PredictSpring
Acquisition in 2024
PredictSpring Inc. provides an omni‑channel commerce platform that lets brands and retailers build and launch mobile applications from web, email, social media, and paid channels. Founded by former Google Shopping and mobile commerce pioneers, the company connects online and in‑store customer journeys, offering full point‑of‑sale, mobile point‑of‑sale, cash management, clienteling, endless aisle, and curbside pickup capabilities. Its deep‑link architecture enables seamless app launches across multiple channels, driving consumer engagement and conversions for merchants such as Calvin Klein, Cole Haan, Nine West, New York & Company, Claire’s, and Vineyard Vines. Headquartered in Los Altos, California, PredictSpring was incorporated in 2013.
PredictSpring
Series B in 2022
PredictSpring Inc. provides an omni‑channel commerce platform that lets brands and retailers build and launch mobile applications from web, email, social media, and paid channels. Founded by former Google Shopping and mobile commerce pioneers, the company connects online and in‑store customer journeys, offering full point‑of‑sale, mobile point‑of‑sale, cash management, clienteling, endless aisle, and curbside pickup capabilities. Its deep‑link architecture enables seamless app launches across multiple channels, driving consumer engagement and conversions for merchants such as Calvin Klein, Cole Haan, Nine West, New York & Company, Claire’s, and Vineyard Vines. Headquartered in Los Altos, California, PredictSpring was incorporated in 2013.
Youreka Labs
Series A in 2021
Youreka Labs is a technology company that specializes in providing a no-code mobile platform designed to close the skills gap for frontline workers. Its Salesforce-native application simplifies the creation and management of smart mobile forms and procedures, enhancing operational efficiency across various industries. The company develops robotic smart mobile assistants that support frontline employees in sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, energy, utilities, and the public sector. By facilitating knowledge-sharing, offsite assistance, and feedback, Youreka Labs enables clients to optimize their productivity and improve safety in the workplace.
Yellow.ai
Series C in 2021
Yellow.ai is a global leader in enterprise-grade conversational AI, empowering businesses to engage customers at scale. Trusted by over 1000 enterprises across 85 countries, including prominent brands like Domino's, Sephora, and Hyundai, Yellow.ai's platform delivers human-like interactions through dynamic AI agents. It facilitates seamless customer engagement across various channels such as web, app, voice assistants, IVR, and email. Recognized by leading industry analysts, the company has raised over $102M from top-tier investors and operates in six countries.
ScreenMeet
Venture Round in 2021
ScreenMeet is a cloud-native remote support solution that enhances digital engagement for enterprises by seamlessly integrating with existing customer relationship management (CRM), customer service management (CSM), and IT service management (ITSM) systems such as Salesforce, ServiceNow, Microsoft Dynamics, and Zendesk. The platform enables users to resolve issues in real time by allowing support agents to take control of PC, Mac, or mobile devices directly from a ticket, case, or incident. This capability not only improves customer and employee experiences but also increases first call resolution rates, lowers service costs, and reduces average handling times through efficient connections. Additionally, all interactions and data are documented back to the CRM for auditing, analytics, and reporting purposes, ensuring a streamlined support process.
NewStore offers an Omnichannel-as-a-Service platform that enables retailers to manage customer selling processes, in-store operations, and real-time inventory. Its mobile-first approach connects consumers, stores, and sales associates via intuitive apps for seamless shopping experiences, including endless aisle browsing, mobile checkout, store fulfillment, and clienteling.
UniFa
Funding Round in 2021
UniFa develops LookMee, an AI- and IoT-powered healthcare solution designed to track kindergarteners’ physical and mental growth. The system includes LookMee Nap Check, an IoT sensor for monitoring nap times; a smart thermometer for body temperature; and LookMee Photo, a data-sharing service that collects information from children at kindergarten to provide parents with regular updates on their child’s well-being.
Robinhood
Convertible Note in 2021
Robinhood is a fintech company that provides an online and mobile app-based discount stock brokerage for self-directed investors, offering zero-commission trading of stocks, options, ETFs and cryptocurrencies. The platform also supports cash management and aims to democratize access to financial markets through a single app built on proprietary technology. It designs and delivers its own products and services on an integrated platform, expanding into features such as fractional shares, recurring investments, dividend reinvestment and fraud detection, with ongoing development of cryptocurrency trading and derivatives as part of its modern financial services offering.
PredictSpring
Venture Round in 2020
PredictSpring Inc. provides an omni‑channel commerce platform that lets brands and retailers build and launch mobile applications from web, email, social media, and paid channels. Founded by former Google Shopping and mobile commerce pioneers, the company connects online and in‑store customer journeys, offering full point‑of‑sale, mobile point‑of‑sale, cash management, clienteling, endless aisle, and curbside pickup capabilities. Its deep‑link architecture enables seamless app launches across multiple channels, driving consumer engagement and conversions for merchants such as Calvin Klein, Cole Haan, Nine West, New York & Company, Claire’s, and Vineyard Vines. Headquartered in Los Altos, California, PredictSpring was incorporated in 2013.
Angaza is a technology company established in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It provides a comprehensive pay-as-you-go platform designed for businesses that manufacture and distribute products in emerging markets. By digitizing the complex operations of last-mile distribution, Angaza enables these companies to offer affordable, life-changing products such as solar lights and clean cookstoves to off-grid consumers who lack access to traditional banking services. The platform supports integrated cloud-based software, a mobile application, and Internet of Things device integrations, allowing clients to extend consumer financing plans to unbanked individuals in rural areas. Angaza's mission is to promote financial inclusion and combat poverty by ensuring universal access to essential products and services.
Hearsay Systems
Venture Round in 2020
Hearsay Systems, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in digital communication solutions for the financial services industry. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in cities such as New York and London, the company develops a client engagement platform aimed at assisting financial advisors in enhancing their business relationships. Hearsay's offerings include Hearsay Social, which automates social selling; Hearsay Sites for local website management; Hearsay Relate for SMS supervision; and the Hearsay Platform that connects various advisor engagement tools. The platform processes and prioritizes data from multiple digital channels, providing actionable insights that guide advisors in client interactions. Hearsay Systems serves a diverse range of sectors, including asset management, insurance, and wealth management, and also offers training, support, and compliance advisory services to its clients.
Scandit AG is a technology company specializing in barcode scanning software solutions and mobile computer vision. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, with additional offices in the United States and Europe, Scandit develops applications that enable high-performance scanning on various smart devices, including smartphones, tablets, and wearables. Its offerings include the Barcode Scanner SDK, which transforms devices into enterprise-grade scanning tools, and the MatrixScan feature that enhances recognition processes for retail and logistics. Scandit's solutions are utilized across multiple industries, such as retail, healthcare, and manufacturing, to support applications like mobile shopping, inventory management, and asset tracking. The company's technology also incorporates augmented reality capabilities, providing real-time information overlays to improve user experience. Scandit aims to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction for organizations, serving a diverse clientele that includes well-known brands.
Snoop is a financial technology company that offers a smart money mobile application designed to assist consumers in saving money on bills and subscriptions. Founded in 2019 by Jayne-Anne Gadhia and based in Norwich, Norfolk, Snoop utilizes a combination of artificial intelligence and human insights to monitor users' finances. The app tracks spending patterns and generates personalized recommendations to help users reduce their expenses on various services, including utilities and subscriptions. By leveraging open banking and machine learning, Snoop empowers its users to make informed financial decisions and optimize their spending, ultimately leading to significant savings.
The CMO Club
Acquisition in 2020
The CMO Club is a marketing leadership community based in New York, dedicated to fostering innovation and dialogue among chief marketing officers across the United States. Its mission is to create an exclusive environment where CMOs can engage in meaningful face-to-face interactions, share diverse experiences, and address common challenges. The organization facilitates valuable exchanges of ideas and insights through local dinners, which are integral to its tradition, and a dedicated online platform that supports ongoing networking and communication. Additionally, the CMO Club offers resources such as a mobile app, vendor recommendations, and events like the spring innovation and inspiration summit, all designed to empower its members and enhance their effectiveness as marketing leaders.
AdmitHub, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in providing expert admissions guidance through its website and SMS services. The company focuses on helping students communicate directly with college admissions offices and offers assistance in various areas, including college selection, financial aid, standardized tests, and support for first-generation college students. Additionally, AdmitHub has developed a chatbot platform named Oli, which integrates artificial intelligence and human expertise to enhance student enrollment, persistence, and completion at numerous colleges and universities. This platform helps educational institutions streamline repetitive tasks, engage students effectively on a large scale, and gain valuable insights into their admissions processes.
WhiteSky Labs
Venture Round in 2019
WhiteSky Labs, established in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, is an IT company specializing in cloud-based business solutions. It offers a suite of off-the-shelf products, including an eBook Publishing System (SkyVUE), an eCampaign System (SkyBUZZ), a member management system (SkySMILE), an asset lease management system (SkyTRAK), a digital asset management solution (SkyDAM), and a learning management system (SkyTEACH). Additionally, WhiteSky Labs provides custom development services such as mobile app and website development, Mulesoft integration, and software development. The company serves various industries, including automotive, health and fitness, infrastructure, and real estate, helping clients centralize their business operations, sales, marketing, customer service, staff training, and asset management.
OCT helps users to communicate and manage construction sites more easily via it's platform ANDPAD.
Founded in 2019, Aforza develops cloud-based applications that empower consumer goods companies to optimize trade planning and field sales. Its platform integrates trade promotion management, retail execution, and AI-powered tools, enabling manufacturers and distributors to enhance sales effectiveness and improve route-to-market performance across multiple channels.
ClickSoftware Technologies
Acquisition in 2019
ClickSoftware Technologies Ltd. is a software company specializing in workforce management and service operations, headquartered in Petach Tikva, Israel. Established in 1979, it provides a suite of solutions designed to optimize service scheduling and resource allocation for service organizations across various regions, including the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. Key offerings include ClickSchedule for efficient service routing, ClickMobile for mobile workforce management, and ClickAnalyze and ClickDashboard for performance analytics. Additionally, ClickLocate assists in tracking field service personnel, while ClickContact manages customer interactions. By employing advanced algorithms, ClickSoftware's solutions enable service companies to streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction. As of October 2019, ClickSoftware operates as a subsidiary of Salesforce.com, Inc.
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2014, Sprocket develops a web-based customer development platform. It offers a tool for optimizing digital communication across user touchpoints, integrating real-time personalization, multi-channel messaging, behavioral data analysis, and AI-driven insights.
EventHub
Seed Round in 2019
EventHub is an event technology company that develops apps and tools to connect people at events. Its platform includes networking features for attendees, exhibitors, and sponsors and supports web, iPhone, and Android apps. The platform enables organizers to manage conferences, exhibitions, seminars, music festivals, and other events with ticket sales, payments, session registration, surveys, and targeted communications from a single management page, including virtual and hybrid formats. EventHub aims to simplify registration, engagement, and follow-up throughout the event lifecycle.
Andela is a technology company that recruits, screens, trains, and manages software developers for organizations worldwide. Through its AI-powered talent platform, Andela Talent Cloud, it enables clients to hire individual engineers or fully managed teams with rapid onboarding and flexible engagement models, often at lower cost and faster delivery than traditional hiring. The company handles the groundwork for global staffing, including recruitment, onboarding, payroll, compliance, and ongoing talent management, allowing clients to scale engineering capacity as needed. Andela maintains a diverse, geographically distributed network of developers across numerous countries, with emphasis on Africa and other emerging markets. Its expertise spans application development, artificial intelligence, cloud and DevOps, data engineering, and related fields. Andela serves a range of customers from startups to established brands, helping them accelerate project delivery and access top technology talent.
FINALCAD provides mobile apps and predictive analytics that help construction stakeholders identify and fix issues in the building process. Since 2011, it has supported more than 10,000 projects across 30 countries and aims to increase quality, reduce costs, and make digital construction tools accessible to all. Headquartered in Paris, the company pursues the digital transition of the construction industry.
ShopKeep is a New York-based company that provides comprehensive point of sale (POS) solutions for small and medium-sized businesses. Founded in 2008, ShopKeep offers hardware such as card readers, receipt printers, and cash drawers, along with cloud-based software for inventory management, employee tracking, customer analytics, and reporting. Its POS system runs on an iPad, supporting EMV and NFC for secure payments including Apple Pay. Additionally, ShopKeep provides merchant cash advance services, marketing tools, and integrations with third-party software providers like accounting and loyalty programs. With over 25,000 customers across the U.S., Canada, and Guam, ShopKeep's award-winning customer support is available 24/7 to assist businesses in running smarter operations.
Flect is a multi-cloud integrator that supports digital transformation for domestic businesses by delivering IoT, mobility, and AI services across Salesforce, AWS, Heroku, and other cloud platforms, and provides connected car and IoT services on the Salesforce platform, as well as integration, onboarding, and customization support for Salesforce CRM/Force.com. The company also offers cloud-based e-commerce solutions for both B2B and B2C customers and community platforms to enhance customer engagement, along with API, identity, and data integration through unified platforms.
OCT helps users to communicate and manage construction sites more easily via it's platform ANDPAD.
Tambourine
Corporate Round in 2018
Tambourine Inc. is a technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2015. It specializes in developing software solutions that encompass e-commerce, mobile applications, web services, and Internet of Things (IoT) support. As a subsidiary of Yomiko Advertising Inc., Tambourine focuses on leveraging cloud technology to create innovative digital experiences. The company is driven by a team of technologists committed to exploring new ideas and transforming them into impactful solutions.
Bryj is an enterprise mobile app solution provider that offers a comprehensive platform for mobile application development and management. Founded in Paris in 2013 and later relocating to Silicon Valley in 2022, Bryj delivers a full lifecycle service that supports clients from the initial idea stage to ongoing app success through a single subscription model. The platform integrates enterprise systems and utilizes advanced analytics and artificial intelligence to enhance user experience and marketing effectiveness. Bryj's services include an app configurator studio and tools for real-time engagement and personalized marketing. The company has established partnerships with leading technology firms and has facilitated trillions of user engagements and billions of app sessions, showcasing its capability in the mobile app ecosystem.
Andela is a technology company that recruits, screens, trains, and manages software developers for organizations worldwide. Through its AI-powered talent platform, Andela Talent Cloud, it enables clients to hire individual engineers or fully managed teams with rapid onboarding and flexible engagement models, often at lower cost and faster delivery than traditional hiring. The company handles the groundwork for global staffing, including recruitment, onboarding, payroll, compliance, and ongoing talent management, allowing clients to scale engineering capacity as needed. Andela maintains a diverse, geographically distributed network of developers across numerous countries, with emphasis on Africa and other emerging markets. Its expertise spans application development, artificial intelligence, cloud and DevOps, data engineering, and related fields. Andela serves a range of customers from startups to established brands, helping them accelerate project delivery and access top technology talent.
Angaza is a technology company established in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It provides a comprehensive pay-as-you-go platform designed for businesses that manufacture and distribute products in emerging markets. By digitizing the complex operations of last-mile distribution, Angaza enables these companies to offer affordable, life-changing products such as solar lights and clean cookstoves to off-grid consumers who lack access to traditional banking services. The platform supports integrated cloud-based software, a mobile application, and Internet of Things device integrations, allowing clients to extend consumer financing plans to unbanked individuals in rural areas. Angaza's mission is to promote financial inclusion and combat poverty by ensuring universal access to essential products and services.
Fountain, established in 2014, is a San Francisco-based company that operates a hiring platform designed for businesses with hourly workforces. Its mobile-first platform streamlines and scales global recruitment, empowering employers to make data-driven hiring decisions and engage candidates through automated scheduling and reminders. Fountain serves various industries, including franchise, gig economy, retail, hospitality, and manufacturing.
Claire is a U.S.-based company founded in 2015 by Marta Jamrozik and Misha Laskin, specializing in market survey and advertising services via Facebook Messenger. The company's innovative bot assists brands and retailers in testing consumer products, allowing them to identify high and low performers before production. By utilizing surveys, Claire helps businesses optimize their products and advertising campaigns. The platform engages consumers by sending them a link to chat through email, rewarding their participation with loyalty points and giveaways from the brands they represent. Claire analyzes consumer interactions to provide accurate insights, enhancing decision-making for its clients.
Moneytree
Series B in 2017
Moneytree is a fintech company that develops data aggregation platforms for personal finance management. Founded in Japan, it offers services across iOS, Android, and web platforms, with over 1.3 million users. Its proprietary platform, Moneytree LINK, serves enterprise clients including major accounting software vendors and banks.
Layer, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in the development of an open communications layer platform for the Internet. Founded in 2011, Layer enables developers to integrate rich messaging, voice, and video capabilities into their applications. The company's offerings include Atlas, a customizable UI kit designed for enhancing messaging features, as well as software development kits (SDKs) for both iOS and Android platforms. Additionally, Layer provides a Client API that allows browser-based applications to incorporate chat and communication services, along with a Platform API that facilitates the automation, extension, and integration of these services with other applications. Through its innovative tools, Layer aims to enhance customer interaction for businesses by improving communication between companies and their clients.
Sequence
Acquisition in 2017
Sequence LLC is a creative development agency based in San Francisco, with an additional office in New York. Founded in 2005, the company specializes in designing and developing customer experiences and digital products that enhance brand engagement and business growth. Sequence offers a range of services including customer experience strategy, digital product and service definition, brand strategy, and content strategy. The agency conducts research and insights through methods such as ethnography and user testing, and provides UI/UX design services that encompass user-interface design and prototyping. Additionally, Sequence focuses on brand communication, offering services in brand identity, content creation, and customer engagement. The company also delivers design services, including journey mapping and experience validation, along with development services encompassing web and mobile application development. Sequence has collaborated with numerous well-known brands, effectively connecting them with their audiences through design-driven transformations.
Krux Digital Inc. develops a cloud-based data management platform designed for marketers, media companies, publishers, and agencies on a global scale. The platform consolidates consumer data from various sources and devices, analyzes individual preferences, and activates this data in real time across multiple channels, including desktop, mobile, social, and video. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, Krux operates additional offices in major cities worldwide. The company provides a comprehensive range of services, including audience data management, identity management, and cross-channel frequency management. With its platform, Krux enables businesses to deliver tailored content, advertising, and shopping experiences, making it easier to engage audiences effectively. As of November 2016, Krux operates as a subsidiary of Salesforce.com.
Toreta, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in developing a mobile application for restaurant reservation management. The application automates the recording of reservation conversations with customers and generates customer ledgers based on this information. It allows restaurants to accept reservations online at any time, enhancing operational efficiency. In addition to its core reservation system, Toreta has expanded its services to include mobile order capabilities and an AI-based reservation reception service, enabling users to check table availability at participating restaurants.
HeyWire
Acquisition in 2016
HeyWire is a company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that specializes in providing a LiveText messaging channel, catering to the communication needs of modern customers and businesses. It offers award-winning solutions that integrate with Salesforce, allowing companies to enhance customer satisfaction and reduce operational costs by enabling conversational text messaging through existing phone numbers. HeyWire's full-stack messaging cloud solution supports various mobile messaging formats, including SMS, and has successfully delivered over 8 billion messages to date. By facilitating seamless connections between consumers and brands, HeyWire empowers businesses to engage with customers effectively across multiple platforms, including SMS, Facebook, Twitter, and other instant messaging services.
Quip is a living document platform that integrates documents, spreadsheets, and communication tools to enhance team collaboration and productivity. Founded in 2012 by Bret Taylor and Kevin Gibbs, Quip is designed for modern workflows, allowing users to create and iterate on documents seamlessly across various devices and locations. Its user-friendly interface merges documents and messaging into a single chat-like thread, facilitating immediate collaboration. Quip serves a diverse clientele, including notable companies such as Facebook, New Relic, and Pinterest. Headquartered in San Francisco, Quip aims to streamline workflows by focusing on collaboration among individuals rather than managing separate files.
Helpshift
Series B in 2016
Helpshift develops a customer service platform designed for mobile-first environments. It offers an in-app support system that enables businesses to proactively assist and engage users, featuring functionalities like in-app FAQs, chat, CRM ticketing, campaigns, and surveys. Helpshift pioneered automated in-app messaging, serving over 820 million active consumers monthly across top mobile apps and games worldwide.
Bryj is an enterprise mobile app solution provider that offers a comprehensive platform for mobile application development and management. Founded in Paris in 2013 and later relocating to Silicon Valley in 2022, Bryj delivers a full lifecycle service that supports clients from the initial idea stage to ongoing app success through a single subscription model. The platform integrates enterprise systems and utilizes advanced analytics and artificial intelligence to enhance user experience and marketing effectiveness. Bryj's services include an app configurator studio and tools for real-time engagement and personalized marketing. The company has established partnerships with leading technology firms and has facilitated trillions of user engagements and billions of app sessions, showcasing its capability in the mobile app ecosystem.
Augment is a mobile application that enables businesses to visualize their 3D models using Augmented Reality, allowing these models to be integrated in real time within their actual size and environment. Founded in October 2011 and headquartered in Paris, France, with additional offices in New York City and Orlando, Augment provides an augmented reality platform that facilitates the creation and management of 3D models. This technology helps retailers and manufacturers enhance customer engagement, boost sales, and minimize product returns by merging physical and virtual experiences. The platform is designed for seamless deployment in eCommerce, field sales, and educational contexts, making it a valuable tool for businesses looking to leverage augmented reality.
Toreta, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in developing a mobile application for restaurant reservation management. The application automates the recording of reservation conversations with customers and generates customer ledgers based on this information. It allows restaurants to accept reservations online at any time, enhancing operational efficiency. In addition to its core reservation system, Toreta has expanded its services to include mobile order capabilities and an AI-based reservation reception service, enabling users to check table availability at participating restaurants.
YOUR SL
Acquisition in 2016
YOUR SL is a professional services firm specializing in business optimization. Established in Berlin, Germany, it offers comprehensive consulting and implementation services focused on cloud-based IT projects and cross-departmental transformation processes.
Flect is a multi-cloud integrator that supports digital transformation for domestic businesses by delivering IoT, mobility, and AI services across Salesforce, AWS, Heroku, and other cloud platforms, and provides connected car and IoT services on the Salesforce platform, as well as integration, onboarding, and customization support for Salesforce CRM/Force.com. The company also offers cloud-based e-commerce solutions for both B2B and B2C customers and community platforms to enhance customer engagement, along with API, identity, and data integration through unified platforms.
Toreta
Venture Round in 2015
Toreta, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in developing a mobile application for restaurant reservation management. The application automates the recording of reservation conversations with customers and generates customer ledgers based on this information. It allows restaurants to accept reservations online at any time, enhancing operational efficiency. In addition to its core reservation system, Toreta has expanded its services to include mobile order capabilities and an AI-based reservation reception service, enabling users to check table availability at participating restaurants.
Moneytree
Series A in 2015
Moneytree is a fintech company that develops data aggregation platforms for personal finance management. Founded in Japan, it offers services across iOS, Android, and web platforms, with over 1.3 million users. Its proprietary platform, Moneytree LINK, serves enterprise clients including major accounting software vendors and banks.
ÄKTA is a digital experience and engagement consultancy that works with leading global brands and emerging growth companies to discover new opportunities, define intelligent user experiences, design innovative digital services and bring successful products and applications to market.
Yappli is a Tokyo-based B2B SaaS company offering an online platform to build, manage, and analyze enterprise-grade native mobile applications without coding skills. It serves notable clients such as The North Face and Cartoon Network, and has won awards like the AWS award at Tech in Asia Tokyo 2015.
Tempo AI
Acquisition in 2015
Tempo AI is a developer of a smart calendar application designed to enhance work activities and streamline scheduling. Launched in February 2013, Tempo Smart Calendar functions like a personal assistant, preparing users for upcoming events to save time and reduce inconveniences. The application is context-aware, personalizing user experiences by minimizing the number of interactions required for routine tasks. Tempo AI's mobile application includes features such as automated passcodes for conference calls, driving directions that allow users to find locations without addresses, flight-status updates, and the ability to browse conference attendees' online profiles. By learning user patterns and behaviors, Tempo continuously optimizes its calendar experience to better serve its users.
Speakeasy
Series A in 2015
Speakeasy Tech, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in mobile conferencing application software designed to enhance communication and collaboration for businesses. Founded in 2014, the platform provides an intuitive solution for online meetings, enabling users to connect effectively with customers and colleagues. Key features include automatic meeting summaries that track attendance, participation, and call duration, as well as notifications for attendees running late. Speakeasy's technology aims to transform traditional conference call experiences into engaging interactions, ultimately helping businesses increase productivity and strengthen relationships. The application also integrates with customer relationship management systems, assisting users in identifying next steps to drive sales.
Toopher
Acquisition in 2015
Toopher is a provider of an innovative multifactor authentication platform designed to enhance online security for both consumers and businesses. By leveraging the location awareness of smartphones, Toopher automates two-factor authentication, significantly reducing the risks of online fraud and identity theft. This technology not only streamlines the authentication process but also ensures that every critical action—such as transferring funds or making purchases—is securely verified. Users benefit from a seamless experience that requires minimal effort, as the solution operates discreetly within the user's pocket. By addressing the limitations of traditional authentication methods, Toopher positions itself as a forward-thinking security tool that effectively prevents identity fraud before it occurs, ultimately saving billions in potential losses.
YOUR SL is a professional services firm specializing in business optimization. Established in Berlin, Germany, it offers comprehensive consulting and implementation services focused on cloud-based IT projects and cross-departmental transformation processes.
GetFeedback
Series A in 2014
GetFeedback, Inc., established in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in operating an online survey application designed for creating mobile-ready surveys. The platform offers customization options such as themes, colors, buttons, and question piping based on previous responses. It provides robust reporting features including summary reports, detailed views, Excel/CSV export, Salesforce dashboards, and built-in analytics. GetFeedback monitors feedback trends and integrates with Salesforce for seamless data management. Its application is accessible via smartphones, tablets, and web browsers, serving various companies worldwide. The company offers free survey templates tailored for customer satisfaction, net promoter score, event surveys, among others. It facilitates collaboration across teams through sharing permissions and controls to track company initiatives and team performance. As of September 3, 2019, GetFeedback operates as a subsidiary of SVMK Inc.
Authy is a security technology company that offers two-factor authentication solutions. It provides a smartphone app for consumers, an API for developers, and an authentication platform for enterprises. Authy enables users to customize their security settings and ensures compliance with various global regulatory standards such as PCI, HIPAA, and FIPS 140. Its services protect numerous apps including Facebook, Gmail, and Dropbox, offering verification methods like unique codes, text messages, or singular answer questions displayed only on the user's mobile device.
RelateIQ
Acquisition in 2014
RelateIQ, now part of Salesforce, is a professional relationship management platform that has transformed customer relationship management by introducing the world's first Relationship Intelligence platform. It automatically gathers and organizes communications data from various sources, including email, phone calls, calendars, and social networks, enabling users to track interactions with sales prospects seamlessly. The platform enhances collaboration among team members, facilitating quicker deal closures and driving revenue growth. With its advanced data science capabilities, RelateIQ provides actionable insights, often before users are aware of their needs. This innovative approach not only saves time but also streamlines workflows, making the process of managing customer relationships more efficient and less burdensome.
Layer, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in the development of an open communications layer platform for the Internet. Founded in 2011, Layer enables developers to integrate rich messaging, voice, and video capabilities into their applications. The company's offerings include Atlas, a customizable UI kit designed for enhancing messaging features, as well as software development kits (SDKs) for both iOS and Android platforms. Additionally, Layer provides a Client API that allows browser-based applications to incorporate chat and communication services, along with a Platform API that facilitates the automation, extension, and integration of these services with other applications. Through its innovative tools, Layer aims to enhance customer interaction for businesses by improving communication between companies and their clients.
SupportPay
Seed Round in 2014
SupportPay is a platform designed to help single, divorced, separated, and blended families manage their financial relationships. It enables users to share, track, and manage expenses, payments, and schedules directly between parents.
OpenQ
Debt Financing in 2013
OpenQ Inc., established in 2006 and headquartered in Charlottesville, Virginia, specializes in developing and deploying Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions for key opinion leader (KOL) management, medical affairs, and compliant content distribution in the life sciences industry. The company offers a suite of products, including KOL identification and profiling, KOL ranking and analytics, compliant content management, and mobile applications for field-based teams. OpenQ serves over 60 Fortune 500 regulated companies, helping them identify, profile, and compliantly manage relationships with KOLs while mitigating compliance risks. As of 2017, OpenQ operates as a subsidiary of Anju Software, Inc.
Evernote
Venture Round in 2013
Evernote is a software company that develops note-taking and information-management apps for individuals and teams across mobile devices, tablets, and computers. Its flagship Evernote app provides a single workspace to write, collect, discuss, and present information, while companion tools such as Skitch offer visual annotation, Scannable converts documents to shareable scans, Web Clipper saves web pages with text, links, and images, and Penultimate enables handwriting on iPad. The products synchronize across devices and operating systems to help users capture ideas, organize content, and access it wherever they work. Based in Redwood City, California, Evernote operates as an independent, privately held company with a large global user base, widely used to capture notes, clips, and images and to support solo work as well as collaboration.
Selligy is a mobile service that enhances the productivity of salespeople and their enterprises through a sophisticated smartphone application and robust back-end system. The company integrates seamlessly with existing customer relationship management (CRM) systems, enabling sales professionals to access vital information that aids in closing deals. Selligy also empowers sales managers by directing their teams towards the most promising opportunities, thereby optimizing sales management efforts. Through its innovative platform, Selligy aims to improve overall sales performance by streamlining processes and providing actionable insights for both sales teams and their leaders.
ManyWho
Seed Round in 2013
ManyWho, Inc. is a cloud-based platform that enables businesses to transform their processes into interactive software applications. Founded in May 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company provides a low-code development environment that allows users to create workflow applications through a user-friendly drag-and-drop interface. This platform supports the development of mobile, web, and employee-facing applications, seamlessly integrating with existing systems to enhance customization and workflow capabilities. ManyWho’s tools enable users to visualize business processes as flow diagrams, which are then converted into fully functional applications. The platform also includes features for tracking progress and monitoring application usage, allowing enterprises to optimize their existing investments in technology. ManyWho operates as a subsidiary of Boomi, Inc.
Binary Thumb
Seed Round in 2013
Binary Thumb develops Grid, an innovative spreadsheet application tailored for iPad and iPhone users. The application features a grid interface that facilitates the organization of shareable content, enabling users to construct creative structures for planning and executing projects. With Grid, individuals can store, share, and collaborate effectively, while also managing notes, images, contacts, and locations within an intuitive grid format. This approach enhances user productivity and creativity, making it a valuable tool for both personal and professional use.
Apportable
Venture Round in 2013
Apportable Inc. is a software development company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2010. The company specializes in technology that enables iOS developers to automatically port their games to Android without the need for extensive modifications to the original Objective-C or C++ code. Apportable's platform allows for seamless conversion, which has successfully helped numerous apps reach the top of various app charts, delighting millions of users across multiple distribution channels, including the Google Play Store and Amazon Appstore. Additionally, Apportable offers SpriteBuilder, an environment designed for creating native cross-platform 2D games using Objective-C or Swift, further enhancing its commitment to simplifying the app development process for cross-platform compatibility.
Ubiregi
Debt Financing in 2012
Ubiregi develops and provides a SaaS-based point-of-sale (POS) system for businesses in Japan. Founded in 2010, the company is headquartered in Shibuya-ku with an additional office in Osaka.
Flotype
Seed Round in 2012
Flotype Inc. is a venture-backed company building a suite of enterprise technology for real-time messaging. Flotype takes a unique approach by building developer-friendly technologies focused on ease-of-use and simplicity, while still exceeding enterprise-grade performance expectations.
Flotype licenses enterprise-grade middleware, Bridge, to customers ranging from social web and software enterprises to financial and fleet management groups.
Other offerings include NowJS, a free, open-source framework, for developers seeking real-time interactivity on Node.js and JavaScript browsers. NowCluster is available for companies seeking scalability and reliability for NowJS applications.
Established in 2010 and based in Berkeley, California, Flotype is venture-backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Ignition Partners, InterWest Partners, and Salesforce.com.
YOUR SL is a professional services firm specializing in business optimization. Established in Berlin, Germany, it offers comprehensive consulting and implementation services focused on cloud-based IT projects and cross-departmental transformation processes.
Airship empowers brands to create seamless mobile-first customer experiences. Since 2009, it has pioneered technologies like push notifications and mobile wallet boarding passes. Today, its platform unifies experiences across apps, websites, email, SMS, and more. It offers a no-code editor for swift experience creation, AI-driven journeys, app store optimization, and customer journey orchestration.
Desk.com
Acquisition in 2011
Desk.com is an online customer service software and support ticket help desk application designed for small businesses and rapidly growing companies. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, California, it provides a multi-channel support platform that facilitates communication through email, social media, chat, discussion boards, and phone support. The company offers a self-service portal that includes support articles, community-driven questions and answers, and a personalized dashboard for tracking interactions. Additionally, Desk.com features configurable widgets to showcase relevant content and updates. As a subsidiary of Salesforce.com, it aims to enhance customer support experiences by equipping businesses with essential collaboration tools and a mobile application to address customer inquiries effectively.
Zorap enables real-time participatory events, activities, ad-hoc meetings and calls on the internet.
The company's media-agnostic multi-point sharing and communication service enables sharing of live media - including photos, music, videos, and other types of files — either from their computer, or from sources on the internet. The services also allow users to share webcams, microphones, and text. Up to 50 people can participate simultaneously.
Zorap integrates with social media sites (iMeem or YouTube as examples), social networks (Ning or Facebook as examples) and user presence info (multiple sources). Additional integrations will facilitate shared game experiences and product "show and tell."
The company has raised $1M in funding from private investors.
Desk.com is an online customer service software and support ticket help desk application designed for small businesses and rapidly growing companies. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, California, it provides a multi-channel support platform that facilitates communication through email, social media, chat, discussion boards, and phone support. The company offers a self-service portal that includes support articles, community-driven questions and answers, and a personalized dashboard for tracking interactions. Additionally, Desk.com features configurable widgets to showcase relevant content and updates. As a subsidiary of Salesforce.com, it aims to enhance customer support experiences by equipping businesses with essential collaboration tools and a mobile application to address customer inquiries effectively.