Network Perception
Series A in 2022
Network Perception, Inc. specializes in network device configuration analysis software designed to help organizations visualize and manage their network effectively. Established in 2013 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company offers solutions that simplify firewall auditing and provide continuous monitoring capabilities. Its platform conducts automated, comprehensive analyses of network device configuration files, enabling organizations to assess firewalls and identify cyber vulnerabilities. By doing so, Network Perception assists corporate compliance and cybersecurity managers in ensuring that network configurations align with best practices and regulatory standards. The company initially launched in 2014 at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Research Park.
Reconstruct
Series B in 2021
Reconstruct, Inc. specializes in predictive computer vision data analytics software tailored for construction projects. Its visual production management platform facilitates data collection through drones, fixed cameras, or mobile devices, enabling effective progress analysis and documentation. By visualizing images and 3D points aligned with Building Information Modeling (BIM), the platform enhances coordination and transparency among project stakeholders. It identifies locations at risk of delays, allowing for proactive weekly work planning, and integrates schedules with BIM animations to illustrate any changes in plans. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with an additional office in Champaign, Illinois, Reconstruct aims to improve construction management by fostering better communication and visibility, thereby mitigating risks and ensuring project returns on investment.
Network Perception
Seed Round in 2020
Network Perception, Inc. specializes in network device configuration analysis software designed to help organizations visualize and manage their network effectively. Established in 2013 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company offers solutions that simplify firewall auditing and provide continuous monitoring capabilities. Its platform conducts automated, comprehensive analyses of network device configuration files, enabling organizations to assess firewalls and identify cyber vulnerabilities. By doing so, Network Perception assists corporate compliance and cybersecurity managers in ensuring that network configurations align with best practices and regulatory standards. The company initially launched in 2014 at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Research Park.
TimeDoc Health
Series A in 2020
TimeDoc Health, based in Chicago, develops digital care management solutions aimed at healthcare organizations. Its primary offering, the TimeDoc CCM Platform, is a virtual care management tool that assists providers in managing chronic care populations. The platform allows healthcare facilities to document and track time spent on chronic care management services, manage workflows, maintain an audit trail, and identify eligible patients for chronic care management. Additionally, TimeDoc Health offers chronic care management services and provides care managers to healthcare organizations to enhance their staffing capabilities. The company was incorporated in 2015 and also has an office in New York.
TimeDoc Health
Convertible Note in 2020
TimeDoc Health, based in Chicago, develops digital care management solutions aimed at healthcare organizations. Its primary offering, the TimeDoc CCM Platform, is a virtual care management tool that assists providers in managing chronic care populations. The platform allows healthcare facilities to document and track time spent on chronic care management services, manage workflows, maintain an audit trail, and identify eligible patients for chronic care management. Additionally, TimeDoc Health offers chronic care management services and provides care managers to healthcare organizations to enhance their staffing capabilities. The company was incorporated in 2015 and also has an office in New York.
Hazel Technologies
Series B in 2019
Hazel Technologies, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on reducing waste in the agricultural supply chain through innovative packaging solutions. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional location in Salinas, California, the company designs packaging inserts, known as sachets, that are placed in produce boxes at harvest. These sachets slow down the aging process of fruits and vegetables by controlling the storage atmosphere and inhibiting ethylene, which helps to extend shelf life and prevent spoilage. Hazel Technologies also offers horticultural consulting services to growers and shippers, working to improve the efficiency of the fresh produce supply chain. Their product development is supported by the United States Department of Agriculture, with performance validated by third-party research institutions. By providing effective shelf-life extension technologies and services, Hazel Technologies aims to combat global food waste and enhance profitability for its customers.
TimeDoc Health
Seed Round in 2019
TimeDoc Health, based in Chicago, develops digital care management solutions aimed at healthcare organizations. Its primary offering, the TimeDoc CCM Platform, is a virtual care management tool that assists providers in managing chronic care populations. The platform allows healthcare facilities to document and track time spent on chronic care management services, manage workflows, maintain an audit trail, and identify eligible patients for chronic care management. Additionally, TimeDoc Health offers chronic care management services and provides care managers to healthcare organizations to enhance their staffing capabilities. The company was incorporated in 2015 and also has an office in New York.
Reconstruct
Series A in 2019
Reconstruct, Inc. specializes in predictive computer vision data analytics software tailored for construction projects. Its visual production management platform facilitates data collection through drones, fixed cameras, or mobile devices, enabling effective progress analysis and documentation. By visualizing images and 3D points aligned with Building Information Modeling (BIM), the platform enhances coordination and transparency among project stakeholders. It identifies locations at risk of delays, allowing for proactive weekly work planning, and integrates schedules with BIM animations to illustrate any changes in plans. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with an additional office in Champaign, Illinois, Reconstruct aims to improve construction management by fostering better communication and visibility, thereby mitigating risks and ensuring project returns on investment.
Hazel Technologies
Series A in 2018
Hazel Technologies, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on reducing waste in the agricultural supply chain through innovative packaging solutions. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional location in Salinas, California, the company designs packaging inserts, known as sachets, that are placed in produce boxes at harvest. These sachets slow down the aging process of fruits and vegetables by controlling the storage atmosphere and inhibiting ethylene, which helps to extend shelf life and prevent spoilage. Hazel Technologies also offers horticultural consulting services to growers and shippers, working to improve the efficiency of the fresh produce supply chain. Their product development is supported by the United States Department of Agriculture, with performance validated by third-party research institutions. By providing effective shelf-life extension technologies and services, Hazel Technologies aims to combat global food waste and enhance profitability for its customers.
Inprentus
Series A in 2018
Inprentus, Inc. is a nanotechnology company based in Champaign, Illinois, that specializes in the design and manufacture of ultra-high precision diffraction gratings. Founded in 2012, the company produces X-ray and extreme ultraviolet diffraction gratings used primarily at synchrotron radiation facilities for applications in chemical analysis, imaging, and material characterization across various fields such as photovoltaics, catalysis, and environmental science. Inprentus has developed innovative manufacturing methods for mechanically ruled blazed diffraction gratings, which provide high resolving power with minimal blaze angles. Their products are integral to electron lasers, optical data communication, laser manufacturing, and semiconductor processes, enhancing capabilities in both industrial and research settings.
Markit Medical
Seed Round in 2017
Markit Medical, Inc. operates an online platform designed to assist patients in comparing healthcare options based on convenience, price, and qualifications. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the platform enhances shared decision-making and patient engagement at the point of care. It provides physicians with scheduling support and tailored referral solutions, leveraging real-time network and contract data. Additionally, the platform offers insurers a means to deliver price transparency information, empowering patients to make informed financial decisions regarding their healthcare. By facilitating the scheduling of appointments and providing out-of-pocket expense information, Markit Medical aims to simplify the healthcare navigation process for both patients and providers, ultimately enhancing patient satisfaction and reducing costs.
Reconstruct
Seed Round in 2017
Reconstruct, Inc. specializes in predictive computer vision data analytics software tailored for construction projects. Its visual production management platform facilitates data collection through drones, fixed cameras, or mobile devices, enabling effective progress analysis and documentation. By visualizing images and 3D points aligned with Building Information Modeling (BIM), the platform enhances coordination and transparency among project stakeholders. It identifies locations at risk of delays, allowing for proactive weekly work planning, and integrates schedules with BIM animations to illustrate any changes in plans. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with an additional office in Champaign, Illinois, Reconstruct aims to improve construction management by fostering better communication and visibility, thereby mitigating risks and ensuring project returns on investment.
Agrible, Inc. is an agricultural technology company based in Champaign, Illinois, focused on developing software solutions to enhance farming operations globally. Founded in 2007 by Bill Northcott, Chris Harbourt, and Paul Miller, the company provides various tools to assist growers in making informed decisions. Its flagship product, Morning Farm Report, offers detailed forecasts and data on yield predictions, nutrient availability, and weather conditions, among other critical factors. Agrible also features Find My Seed, which aggregates third-party seed trial data, and Pocket Rain Gauge, delivering localized rainfall measurements. Other applications include Pocket Spray Smart, which provides field-specific spraying conditions, and Pocket Drone Control, which aids in crop damage assessments by offering aerial views of fields. Agrible serves a diverse clientele, including independent growers, major food brands, and agricultural consultants, enabling them to optimize production and sustainability through advanced predictive analytics and field-level insights.
Inprentus
Series A in 2017
Inprentus, Inc. is a nanotechnology company based in Champaign, Illinois, that specializes in the design and manufacture of ultra-high precision diffraction gratings. Founded in 2012, the company produces X-ray and extreme ultraviolet diffraction gratings used primarily at synchrotron radiation facilities for applications in chemical analysis, imaging, and material characterization across various fields such as photovoltaics, catalysis, and environmental science. Inprentus has developed innovative manufacturing methods for mechanically ruled blazed diffraction gratings, which provide high resolving power with minimal blaze angles. Their products are integral to electron lasers, optical data communication, laser manufacturing, and semiconductor processes, enhancing capabilities in both industrial and research settings.
Serionix
Venture Round in 2017
Serionix, Inc. is a company that specializes in the development of air and water purification solutions. Founded in 2011 and based in Champaign, Illinois, Serionix creates innovative filters for air purifiers and furnace units. The company utilizes fibrous activated carbon and ion-exchange materials to effectively remove toxic chemicals and odors from the air, as well as to eliminate viruses, bacteria, and mold. One of its notable products features a proprietary adsorptive coating technology called Colorfilâ„¢, which changes color as it absorbs pollutants, providing users with a clear visual indication of filter effectiveness and the need for replacement.
Earshot
Venture Round in 2017
Earshot, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that develops a social media software platform aimed at enhancing real-time precision-based marketing services for brands. The platform includes several key offerings: Earshot Pulse, which provides an engagement platform and analytics dashboard; Earshot Precision, a programmatic paid media solution that allows for custom audience segmentation and targeted advertising based on offline behaviors; and Earshot Insight, which delivers customized reports on location, competitive intelligence, and event-based analytics. A notable feature of Earshot's technology is its patent-pending Decibel Level, a real-time relevancy score that helps brands prioritize social media posts based on various customizable factors such as location and content. By filtering posts from targeted locations, Earshot enables brands to discover and engage consumers effectively, ultimately improving their return on investment from social media marketing efforts.
Earshot
Venture Round in 2016
Earshot, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that develops a social media software platform aimed at enhancing real-time precision-based marketing services for brands. The platform includes several key offerings: Earshot Pulse, which provides an engagement platform and analytics dashboard; Earshot Precision, a programmatic paid media solution that allows for custom audience segmentation and targeted advertising based on offline behaviors; and Earshot Insight, which delivers customized reports on location, competitive intelligence, and event-based analytics. A notable feature of Earshot's technology is its patent-pending Decibel Level, a real-time relevancy score that helps brands prioritize social media posts based on various customizable factors such as location and content. By filtering posts from targeted locations, Earshot enables brands to discover and engage consumers effectively, ultimately improving their return on investment from social media marketing efforts.
Label Insight
Venture Round in 2016
Label Insight, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in a cloud-based product data engine designed to help brands and retailers effectively manage their product information. Founded in 2004 and based in St. Louis, Missouri, with an additional office in Chicago and operations in Canada, the company collects and analyzes comprehensive data from product labels, including details on ingredients, allergens, nutrients, marketing claims, and certifications. This data is utilized by consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands, retailers, and other entities in the food industry to compare and analyze products across various categories such as food and beverage, apparel, personal care, and electronics. By transforming basic product data into insightful attributes, Label Insight enables its partners to unlock new growth opportunities and enhance consumer decision-making.
Inprentus
Venture Round in 2016
Inprentus, Inc. is a nanotechnology company based in Champaign, Illinois, that specializes in the design and manufacture of ultra-high precision diffraction gratings. Founded in 2012, the company produces X-ray and extreme ultraviolet diffraction gratings used primarily at synchrotron radiation facilities for applications in chemical analysis, imaging, and material characterization across various fields such as photovoltaics, catalysis, and environmental science. Inprentus has developed innovative manufacturing methods for mechanically ruled blazed diffraction gratings, which provide high resolving power with minimal blaze angles. Their products are integral to electron lasers, optical data communication, laser manufacturing, and semiconductor processes, enhancing capabilities in both industrial and research settings.
OceanComm
Venture Round in 2016
OceanComm, Inc. is an Illinois-based company that specializes in developing wireless underwater modems. Founded in 2014 and located in Champaign, the company focuses on enabling wireless communication and video streaming underwater. Its modems utilize advanced signal processing algorithms to optimize the use of available acoustic bandwidth, ensuring reliable and uninterrupted video links even as the modems move through water. This technology serves the subsea industries by providing innovative solutions for wireless remote control of underwater vehicles and facilitating efficient video transmission underwater.
Reconstruct
Seed Round in 2016
Reconstruct, Inc. specializes in predictive computer vision data analytics software tailored for construction projects. Its visual production management platform facilitates data collection through drones, fixed cameras, or mobile devices, enabling effective progress analysis and documentation. By visualizing images and 3D points aligned with Building Information Modeling (BIM), the platform enhances coordination and transparency among project stakeholders. It identifies locations at risk of delays, allowing for proactive weekly work planning, and integrates schedules with BIM animations to illustrate any changes in plans. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with an additional office in Champaign, Illinois, Reconstruct aims to improve construction management by fostering better communication and visibility, thereby mitigating risks and ensuring project returns on investment.
Oso Technologies
Venture Round in 2016
Oso Technologies makes internet connected hardware systems. Our first product, Plant Link, makes monitoring and controlling water usage for plants easier than ever before. By placing the wireless sensors next to their plants users receive custom watering schedules via text message, email, or push notification. It was founded in 2019 and is based in Urbana, Illinois, United States.
Agrible
Venture Round in 2016
Agrible, Inc. is an agricultural technology company based in Champaign, Illinois, focused on developing software solutions to enhance farming operations globally. Founded in 2007 by Bill Northcott, Chris Harbourt, and Paul Miller, the company provides various tools to assist growers in making informed decisions. Its flagship product, Morning Farm Report, offers detailed forecasts and data on yield predictions, nutrient availability, and weather conditions, among other critical factors. Agrible also features Find My Seed, which aggregates third-party seed trial data, and Pocket Rain Gauge, delivering localized rainfall measurements. Other applications include Pocket Spray Smart, which provides field-specific spraying conditions, and Pocket Drone Control, which aids in crop damage assessments by offering aerial views of fields. Agrible serves a diverse clientele, including independent growers, major food brands, and agricultural consultants, enabling them to optimize production and sustainability through advanced predictive analytics and field-level insights.
Serionix
Seed Round in 2016
Serionix, Inc. is a company that specializes in the development of air and water purification solutions. Founded in 2011 and based in Champaign, Illinois, Serionix creates innovative filters for air purifiers and furnace units. The company utilizes fibrous activated carbon and ion-exchange materials to effectively remove toxic chemicals and odors from the air, as well as to eliminate viruses, bacteria, and mold. One of its notable products features a proprietary adsorptive coating technology called Colorfilâ„¢, which changes color as it absorbs pollutants, providing users with a clear visual indication of filter effectiveness and the need for replacement.
Serionix
Venture Round in 2016
Serionix, Inc. is a company that specializes in the development of air and water purification solutions. Founded in 2011 and based in Champaign, Illinois, Serionix creates innovative filters for air purifiers and furnace units. The company utilizes fibrous activated carbon and ion-exchange materials to effectively remove toxic chemicals and odors from the air, as well as to eliminate viruses, bacteria, and mold. One of its notable products features a proprietary adsorptive coating technology called Colorfilâ„¢, which changes color as it absorbs pollutants, providing users with a clear visual indication of filter effectiveness and the need for replacement.
Oso Technologies
Convertible Note in 2016
Oso Technologies makes internet connected hardware systems. Our first product, Plant Link, makes monitoring and controlling water usage for plants easier than ever before. By placing the wireless sensors next to their plants users receive custom watering schedules via text message, email, or push notification. It was founded in 2019 and is based in Urbana, Illinois, United States.
Agrible
Venture Round in 2016
Agrible, Inc. is an agricultural technology company based in Champaign, Illinois, focused on developing software solutions to enhance farming operations globally. Founded in 2007 by Bill Northcott, Chris Harbourt, and Paul Miller, the company provides various tools to assist growers in making informed decisions. Its flagship product, Morning Farm Report, offers detailed forecasts and data on yield predictions, nutrient availability, and weather conditions, among other critical factors. Agrible also features Find My Seed, which aggregates third-party seed trial data, and Pocket Rain Gauge, delivering localized rainfall measurements. Other applications include Pocket Spray Smart, which provides field-specific spraying conditions, and Pocket Drone Control, which aids in crop damage assessments by offering aerial views of fields. Agrible serves a diverse clientele, including independent growers, major food brands, and agricultural consultants, enabling them to optimize production and sustainability through advanced predictive analytics and field-level insights.
Phi Optics
Venture Round in 2016
Phi Optics Inc. develops optical imaging systems for life sciences, medical diagnostics, nanotechnology, and semiconductor testing applications. It offers Quantitative Phase Imaging, a label-free, non-contact, and non-invasive imaging method for measuring nanoscale structures and dynamics via interferometry. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Champaign, Illinois.
Earshot
Venture Round in 2016
Earshot, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that develops a social media software platform aimed at enhancing real-time precision-based marketing services for brands. The platform includes several key offerings: Earshot Pulse, which provides an engagement platform and analytics dashboard; Earshot Precision, a programmatic paid media solution that allows for custom audience segmentation and targeted advertising based on offline behaviors; and Earshot Insight, which delivers customized reports on location, competitive intelligence, and event-based analytics. A notable feature of Earshot's technology is its patent-pending Decibel Level, a real-time relevancy score that helps brands prioritize social media posts based on various customizable factors such as location and content. By filtering posts from targeted locations, Earshot enables brands to discover and engage consumers effectively, ultimately improving their return on investment from social media marketing efforts.
Label Insight
Series B in 2016
Label Insight, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in a cloud-based product data engine designed to help brands and retailers effectively manage their product information. Founded in 2004 and based in St. Louis, Missouri, with an additional office in Chicago and operations in Canada, the company collects and analyzes comprehensive data from product labels, including details on ingredients, allergens, nutrients, marketing claims, and certifications. This data is utilized by consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands, retailers, and other entities in the food industry to compare and analyze products across various categories such as food and beverage, apparel, personal care, and electronics. By transforming basic product data into insightful attributes, Label Insight enables its partners to unlock new growth opportunities and enhance consumer decision-making.
Oso Technologies
Convertible Note in 2016
Oso Technologies makes internet connected hardware systems. Our first product, Plant Link, makes monitoring and controlling water usage for plants easier than ever before. By placing the wireless sensors next to their plants users receive custom watering schedules via text message, email, or push notification. It was founded in 2019 and is based in Urbana, Illinois, United States.
Diagnostic Photonics
Series B in 2016
Diagnostic Photonics, Inc. is focused on advancing imaging technologies that aid physicians in the real-time evaluation of tissue microstructure. Founded in 2008 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company has developed the Foresee Imaging System, which utilizes near-infrared light waves and interferometric synthetic aperture microscopy to produce diffraction-corrected images. This innovative system allows healthcare professionals to perform rapid, free-hand scans, enhancing their ability to locate and identify areas of interest within tissue samples. The technology originated from research conducted at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology at the University of Illinois, a prominent interdisciplinary research facility.
Snapshot Energy
Venture Round in 2015
Snapshot Energy develops a technology designed to convert animal and human waste to bio-crude oil. Its technology produces a bio-crude oil product from an enhanced hydro-thermal conversion of the organic waste feedstock, enabling local energy centers to avail of a system that does not require the traditional costs and environmental impact of exploration, recovery, transportation, refinement and eventual distribution of hydrocarbon-based liquid fuels. Snapshot Energy was founded in 2007 and headquartered in Danville, Illinois.
Inprentus
Seed Round in 2015
Inprentus, Inc. is a nanotechnology company based in Champaign, Illinois, that specializes in the design and manufacture of ultra-high precision diffraction gratings. Founded in 2012, the company produces X-ray and extreme ultraviolet diffraction gratings used primarily at synchrotron radiation facilities for applications in chemical analysis, imaging, and material characterization across various fields such as photovoltaics, catalysis, and environmental science. Inprentus has developed innovative manufacturing methods for mechanically ruled blazed diffraction gratings, which provide high resolving power with minimal blaze angles. Their products are integral to electron lasers, optical data communication, laser manufacturing, and semiconductor processes, enhancing capabilities in both industrial and research settings.
Label Insight
Venture Round in 2015
Label Insight, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in a cloud-based product data engine designed to help brands and retailers effectively manage their product information. Founded in 2004 and based in St. Louis, Missouri, with an additional office in Chicago and operations in Canada, the company collects and analyzes comprehensive data from product labels, including details on ingredients, allergens, nutrients, marketing claims, and certifications. This data is utilized by consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands, retailers, and other entities in the food industry to compare and analyze products across various categories such as food and beverage, apparel, personal care, and electronics. By transforming basic product data into insightful attributes, Label Insight enables its partners to unlock new growth opportunities and enhance consumer decision-making.
Label Insight
Convertible Note in 2015
Label Insight, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in a cloud-based product data engine designed to help brands and retailers effectively manage their product information. Founded in 2004 and based in St. Louis, Missouri, with an additional office in Chicago and operations in Canada, the company collects and analyzes comprehensive data from product labels, including details on ingredients, allergens, nutrients, marketing claims, and certifications. This data is utilized by consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands, retailers, and other entities in the food industry to compare and analyze products across various categories such as food and beverage, apparel, personal care, and electronics. By transforming basic product data into insightful attributes, Label Insight enables its partners to unlock new growth opportunities and enhance consumer decision-making.
Oso Technologies
Series B in 2015
Oso Technologies makes internet connected hardware systems. Our first product, Plant Link, makes monitoring and controlling water usage for plants easier than ever before. By placing the wireless sensors next to their plants users receive custom watering schedules via text message, email, or push notification. It was founded in 2019 and is based in Urbana, Illinois, United States.
Agrible, Inc. is an agricultural technology company based in Champaign, Illinois, focused on developing software solutions to enhance farming operations globally. Founded in 2007 by Bill Northcott, Chris Harbourt, and Paul Miller, the company provides various tools to assist growers in making informed decisions. Its flagship product, Morning Farm Report, offers detailed forecasts and data on yield predictions, nutrient availability, and weather conditions, among other critical factors. Agrible also features Find My Seed, which aggregates third-party seed trial data, and Pocket Rain Gauge, delivering localized rainfall measurements. Other applications include Pocket Spray Smart, which provides field-specific spraying conditions, and Pocket Drone Control, which aids in crop damage assessments by offering aerial views of fields. Agrible serves a diverse clientele, including independent growers, major food brands, and agricultural consultants, enabling them to optimize production and sustainability through advanced predictive analytics and field-level insights.
Rithmio
Seed Round in 2015
Rithmio, Inc. specializes in gesture recognition technology, offering a platform that enables the development of gesture-based products. The company's software integrates with motion-sensing devices, including wearables, smartphones, and connected sports equipment, to learn, track, and analyze user movements in real time. Rithmio's flagship product, Constellation, is designed for next-generation wearables and connected clothing, allowing brands to seamlessly incorporate gesture recognition into their devices. The company has established strategic partnerships with prominent semiconductor and consumer electronics manufacturers, supporting the integration of its technology at various levels, including system on chip and reference design. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Rithmio was originally known as Neurogito, Inc. before rebranding in 2014.
Oso Technologies
Series B in 2015
Oso Technologies makes internet connected hardware systems. Our first product, Plant Link, makes monitoring and controlling water usage for plants easier than ever before. By placing the wireless sensors next to their plants users receive custom watering schedules via text message, email, or push notification. It was founded in 2019 and is based in Urbana, Illinois, United States.
Earshot
Debt Financing in 2015
Earshot, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that develops a social media software platform aimed at enhancing real-time precision-based marketing services for brands. The platform includes several key offerings: Earshot Pulse, which provides an engagement platform and analytics dashboard; Earshot Precision, a programmatic paid media solution that allows for custom audience segmentation and targeted advertising based on offline behaviors; and Earshot Insight, which delivers customized reports on location, competitive intelligence, and event-based analytics. A notable feature of Earshot's technology is its patent-pending Decibel Level, a real-time relevancy score that helps brands prioritize social media posts based on various customizable factors such as location and content. By filtering posts from targeted locations, Earshot enables brands to discover and engage consumers effectively, ultimately improving their return on investment from social media marketing efforts.
OceanComm
Seed Round in 2015
OceanComm, Inc. is an Illinois-based company that specializes in developing wireless underwater modems. Founded in 2014 and located in Champaign, the company focuses on enabling wireless communication and video streaming underwater. Its modems utilize advanced signal processing algorithms to optimize the use of available acoustic bandwidth, ensuring reliable and uninterrupted video links even as the modems move through water. This technology serves the subsea industries by providing innovative solutions for wireless remote control of underwater vehicles and facilitating efficient video transmission underwater.
Personify
Debt Financing in 2015
Personify Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing innovative video communication solutions aimed at enhancing personal and professional interactions. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with additional offices in Silicon Valley and Vietnam, Personify offers a range of products designed for collaboration and presentations. Its flagship offerings include a video calling platform that enables users to connect with friends, family, and coworkers in real time, allowing for shared experiences such as document collaboration, gaming, and live events. The company also provides tools like ChromaCam, which allows users to blur or replace their backgrounds for greater privacy in online meetings, and Presenter, which enhances the presentation experience during virtual interactions. Personify leverages advanced computer vision technologies to create immersive video experiences that foster meaningful connections across various contexts.
Inprentus
Seed Round in 2015
Inprentus, Inc. is a nanotechnology company based in Champaign, Illinois, that specializes in the design and manufacture of ultra-high precision diffraction gratings. Founded in 2012, the company produces X-ray and extreme ultraviolet diffraction gratings used primarily at synchrotron radiation facilities for applications in chemical analysis, imaging, and material characterization across various fields such as photovoltaics, catalysis, and environmental science. Inprentus has developed innovative manufacturing methods for mechanically ruled blazed diffraction gratings, which provide high resolving power with minimal blaze angles. Their products are integral to electron lasers, optical data communication, laser manufacturing, and semiconductor processes, enhancing capabilities in both industrial and research settings.
Snapshot Energy
Debt Financing in 2015
Snapshot Energy develops a technology designed to convert animal and human waste to bio-crude oil. Its technology produces a bio-crude oil product from an enhanced hydro-thermal conversion of the organic waste feedstock, enabling local energy centers to avail of a system that does not require the traditional costs and environmental impact of exploration, recovery, transportation, refinement and eventual distribution of hydrocarbon-based liquid fuels. Snapshot Energy was founded in 2007 and headquartered in Danville, Illinois.
Label Insight
Series A in 2014
Label Insight, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in a cloud-based product data engine designed to help brands and retailers effectively manage their product information. Founded in 2004 and based in St. Louis, Missouri, with an additional office in Chicago and operations in Canada, the company collects and analyzes comprehensive data from product labels, including details on ingredients, allergens, nutrients, marketing claims, and certifications. This data is utilized by consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands, retailers, and other entities in the food industry to compare and analyze products across various categories such as food and beverage, apparel, personal care, and electronics. By transforming basic product data into insightful attributes, Label Insight enables its partners to unlock new growth opportunities and enhance consumer decision-making.
Label Insight
Series A in 2014
Label Insight, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in a cloud-based product data engine designed to help brands and retailers effectively manage their product information. Founded in 2004 and based in St. Louis, Missouri, with an additional office in Chicago and operations in Canada, the company collects and analyzes comprehensive data from product labels, including details on ingredients, allergens, nutrients, marketing claims, and certifications. This data is utilized by consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands, retailers, and other entities in the food industry to compare and analyze products across various categories such as food and beverage, apparel, personal care, and electronics. By transforming basic product data into insightful attributes, Label Insight enables its partners to unlock new growth opportunities and enhance consumer decision-making.
Rithmio
Seed Round in 2014
Rithmio, Inc. specializes in gesture recognition technology, offering a platform that enables the development of gesture-based products. The company's software integrates with motion-sensing devices, including wearables, smartphones, and connected sports equipment, to learn, track, and analyze user movements in real time. Rithmio's flagship product, Constellation, is designed for next-generation wearables and connected clothing, allowing brands to seamlessly incorporate gesture recognition into their devices. The company has established strategic partnerships with prominent semiconductor and consumer electronics manufacturers, supporting the integration of its technology at various levels, including system on chip and reference design. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Rithmio was originally known as Neurogito, Inc. before rebranding in 2014.
Rithmio
Convertible Note in 2014
Rithmio, Inc. specializes in gesture recognition technology, offering a platform that enables the development of gesture-based products. The company's software integrates with motion-sensing devices, including wearables, smartphones, and connected sports equipment, to learn, track, and analyze user movements in real time. Rithmio's flagship product, Constellation, is designed for next-generation wearables and connected clothing, allowing brands to seamlessly incorporate gesture recognition into their devices. The company has established strategic partnerships with prominent semiconductor and consumer electronics manufacturers, supporting the integration of its technology at various levels, including system on chip and reference design. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Rithmio was originally known as Neurogito, Inc. before rebranding in 2014.
Earshot
Seed Round in 2014
Earshot, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that develops a social media software platform aimed at enhancing real-time precision-based marketing services for brands. The platform includes several key offerings: Earshot Pulse, which provides an engagement platform and analytics dashboard; Earshot Precision, a programmatic paid media solution that allows for custom audience segmentation and targeted advertising based on offline behaviors; and Earshot Insight, which delivers customized reports on location, competitive intelligence, and event-based analytics. A notable feature of Earshot's technology is its patent-pending Decibel Level, a real-time relevancy score that helps brands prioritize social media posts based on various customizable factors such as location and content. By filtering posts from targeted locations, Earshot enables brands to discover and engage consumers effectively, ultimately improving their return on investment from social media marketing efforts.
Diagnostic Photonics
Convertible Note in 2014
Diagnostic Photonics, Inc. is focused on advancing imaging technologies that aid physicians in the real-time evaluation of tissue microstructure. Founded in 2008 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company has developed the Foresee Imaging System, which utilizes near-infrared light waves and interferometric synthetic aperture microscopy to produce diffraction-corrected images. This innovative system allows healthcare professionals to perform rapid, free-hand scans, enhancing their ability to locate and identify areas of interest within tissue samples. The technology originated from research conducted at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology at the University of Illinois, a prominent interdisciplinary research facility.
CityScan is a Chicago-based software company specializing in intelligent data collection and integration for Smart Cities and Utilities. The company employs patented mobile 3D visualization technologies that create highly accurate renderings of urban environments, down to a few inches. By integrating private and municipal data, CityScan enhances operational efficiency and reduces costs for its clients. Their solutions enable cities and utility companies to effectively manage assets, ensure compliance with local regulations, and foster safe environments for residents. Additionally, the data-driven insights provided by CityScan support citywide initiatives, including Smart Grid deployments and policy decision-making, contributing to urban planning and blight reduction efforts.
Oso Technologies
Series A in 2014
Oso Technologies makes internet connected hardware systems. Our first product, Plant Link, makes monitoring and controlling water usage for plants easier than ever before. By placing the wireless sensors next to their plants users receive custom watering schedules via text message, email, or push notification. It was founded in 2019 and is based in Urbana, Illinois, United States.
Agrible
Seed Round in 2014
Agrible, Inc. is an agricultural technology company based in Champaign, Illinois, focused on developing software solutions to enhance farming operations globally. Founded in 2007 by Bill Northcott, Chris Harbourt, and Paul Miller, the company provides various tools to assist growers in making informed decisions. Its flagship product, Morning Farm Report, offers detailed forecasts and data on yield predictions, nutrient availability, and weather conditions, among other critical factors. Agrible also features Find My Seed, which aggregates third-party seed trial data, and Pocket Rain Gauge, delivering localized rainfall measurements. Other applications include Pocket Spray Smart, which provides field-specific spraying conditions, and Pocket Drone Control, which aids in crop damage assessments by offering aerial views of fields. Agrible serves a diverse clientele, including independent growers, major food brands, and agricultural consultants, enabling them to optimize production and sustainability through advanced predictive analytics and field-level insights.
Spinlight Studio
Series A in 2014
Spinlight Studio, Inc. is an American company based in Champaign, Illinois, that specializes in developing and publishing educational games and applications for children. Founded in 2001, the studio creates engaging content for iOS, Android, and Mac platforms, focusing on subjects such as mathematics, alphabets, and science. Notable releases include the games Pixel and Parke, which combine learning with interactive gameplay to enhance educational experiences for young users. As of 2015, Spinlight Studio operates as a subsidiary of Codagami.
Oso Technologies
Series A in 2014
Oso Technologies makes internet connected hardware systems. Our first product, Plant Link, makes monitoring and controlling water usage for plants easier than ever before. By placing the wireless sensors next to their plants users receive custom watering schedules via text message, email, or push notification. It was founded in 2019 and is based in Urbana, Illinois, United States.
Clearstream.TV
Series A in 2014
Clearstream.TV is a Chicago-based company established in 2011 that specializes in mitigating risks associated with video advertising. It offers an evaluation platform designed for advertising agencies and marketers, utilizing data to enhance market outcomes. The platform ingests, scans, and assesses video streams to evaluate their content, enabling precise targeting for advertisers. Clearstream.TV provides standardization through evaluation, auditing, and reporting of various video environments, including premium in-stream, in-banner, in-game, auto-play, and below-fold placements. Additionally, the company evaluates and scores in-stream content based on quality and contextual relevance, ensuring that advertisers can make informed decisions in their marketing strategies.
Lumec Control Products
Series A in 2014
Lumec Control Products specializes in the development and commercialization of advanced flow control solutions for low-pressure gases and air. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Peoria, Illinois, the company utilizes its patented IRISvalve technology, which features a unique control restriction resembling a camera lens iris aperture. This innovative design provides superior flow control and precise ratio management, addressing the limitations of outdated devices commonly used in various applications, including fuel injection, home gas supply, and industrial processes. As regulatory demands and the need for cost-effective, environmentally friendly solutions increase, Lumec's products offer modern alternatives that enhance operational efficiency and reliability in flow control.
Phi Optics
Seed Round in 2013
Phi Optics Inc. develops optical imaging systems for life sciences, medical diagnostics, nanotechnology, and semiconductor testing applications. It offers Quantitative Phase Imaging, a label-free, non-contact, and non-invasive imaging method for measuring nanoscale structures and dynamics via interferometry. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Champaign, Illinois.
PrintEco
Convertible Note in 2013
PrintEco, Inc. is a Chicago-based company founded in 2010 by University of Illinois students, specializing in print optimization software. The company offers a subscription-based service that integrates with popular applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, as well as web browsers like Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome. PrintEco's software plug-ins automatically optimize document formatting, reduce the number of pages printed, and eliminate unnecessary content, helping users to minimize waste and save resources in their printing processes. As a venture-backed green tech startup, PrintEco aims to promote sustainable printing practices while enhancing efficiency for its users.
Personify
Series A in 2013
Personify Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing innovative video communication solutions aimed at enhancing personal and professional interactions. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with additional offices in Silicon Valley and Vietnam, Personify offers a range of products designed for collaboration and presentations. Its flagship offerings include a video calling platform that enables users to connect with friends, family, and coworkers in real time, allowing for shared experiences such as document collaboration, gaming, and live events. The company also provides tools like ChromaCam, which allows users to blur or replace their backgrounds for greater privacy in online meetings, and Presenter, which enhances the presentation experience during virtual interactions. Personify leverages advanced computer vision technologies to create immersive video experiences that foster meaningful connections across various contexts.
ANDalyze, Inc. specializes in developing products for testing water contamination through innovative catalytic DNA technologies. The company provides a range of devices, including the AND1100 Fluorimeter, which is a handheld platform designed for the testing of heavy metals in water supplies. ANDalyze's sensors and kits facilitate the rapid and reliable detection of trace metals and other hazardous chemicals, significantly reducing the time and cost associated with traditional testing methods. The company markets its products through various distributors both in the United States and internationally. Established in 2005 and based in Champaign, Illinois, ANDalyze was formerly known as Dzyme Tech before rebranding in October 2009.
IntelliWheels
Convertible Note in 2013
IntelliWheels, Inc. is a startup originating from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign that focuses on enhancing mobility options for wheelchair users. The company develops a range of innovative products, including specialized wheelchair gloves and easy push wheels, aimed at improving grip and ease of use. These products are designed to fit comfortably in users' hands, allowing for increased physical activity and greater independence. By addressing the specific needs of wheelchair users, IntelliWheels seeks to promote their health and overall well-being, making mobility more accessible and manageable.
Serionix
Seed Round in 2013
Serionix, Inc. is a company that specializes in the development of air and water purification solutions. Founded in 2011 and based in Champaign, Illinois, Serionix creates innovative filters for air purifiers and furnace units. The company utilizes fibrous activated carbon and ion-exchange materials to effectively remove toxic chemicals and odors from the air, as well as to eliminate viruses, bacteria, and mold. One of its notable products features a proprietary adsorptive coating technology called Colorfilâ„¢, which changes color as it absorbs pollutants, providing users with a clear visual indication of filter effectiveness and the need for replacement.
CityScan
Seed Round in 2012
CityScan is a Chicago-based software company specializing in intelligent data collection and integration for Smart Cities and Utilities. The company employs patented mobile 3D visualization technologies that create highly accurate renderings of urban environments, down to a few inches. By integrating private and municipal data, CityScan enhances operational efficiency and reduces costs for its clients. Their solutions enable cities and utility companies to effectively manage assets, ensure compliance with local regulations, and foster safe environments for residents. Additionally, the data-driven insights provided by CityScan support citywide initiatives, including Smart Grid deployments and policy decision-making, contributing to urban planning and blight reduction efforts.
GlucoSentient
Venture Round in 2012
GlucoSentient, Inc. is a company based in Champaign, Illinois, that specializes in developing personal glucose meters for diabetes patients worldwide. Founded in 2011, the company produces devices that facilitate the monitoring of blood glucose levels and are also applicable for therapeutic drug and heart health assessments. In addition to glucose meters, GlucoSentient offers test strips designed to detect trace amounts of contaminants, such as bacteria, viruses, and chemical residues in food. The company's products enable healthcare providers to make timely medical decisions by allowing for convenient and quantitative monitoring of various health indicators.
IntelliWheels
Series A in 2012
IntelliWheels, Inc. is a startup originating from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign that focuses on enhancing mobility options for wheelchair users. The company develops a range of innovative products, including specialized wheelchair gloves and easy push wheels, aimed at improving grip and ease of use. These products are designed to fit comfortably in users' hands, allowing for increased physical activity and greater independence. By addressing the specific needs of wheelchair users, IntelliWheels seeks to promote their health and overall well-being, making mobility more accessible and manageable.
Oso Technologies
Seed Round in 2012
Oso Technologies makes internet connected hardware systems. Our first product, Plant Link, makes monitoring and controlling water usage for plants easier than ever before. By placing the wireless sensors next to their plants users receive custom watering schedules via text message, email, or push notification. It was founded in 2019 and is based in Urbana, Illinois, United States.
IntelliWheels
Seed Round in 2012
IntelliWheels, Inc. is a startup originating from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign that focuses on enhancing mobility options for wheelchair users. The company develops a range of innovative products, including specialized wheelchair gloves and easy push wheels, aimed at improving grip and ease of use. These products are designed to fit comfortably in users' hands, allowing for increased physical activity and greater independence. By addressing the specific needs of wheelchair users, IntelliWheels seeks to promote their health and overall well-being, making mobility more accessible and manageable.
Caterva, based in Champaign, Illinois, is a development stage company focused on creating a real-time social-marketing platform. Previously known as Yottaclick, Inc., the company was incorporated in 2008 and rebranded in 2010. Caterva specializes in social media data analysis and has recently introduced a service called mirror.me. This service aims to generate interest graphs based on users' online activities, facilitating connections among individuals with shared interests.
The Product Manufactory
Venture Round in 2012
The Product Manufactory LLC is a professional equipment shared workspace located in Urbana, Illinois, specializing in product development services for entrepreneurs, businesses, private individuals, and students. The company provides access to a wide range of facilities and machines, including CNC and rapid prototyping equipment, laser cutting and etching tools, metal and wood milling machines, and electronic circuit construction equipment. Additionally, it offers workspaces for various applications such as clay and plaster modeling, plastic casting, and graphic design. The Product Manufactory aims to support clients in identifying, defining, and executing development projects, facilitating the journey from ideation to market and enabling the creation of innovative products.
Clearstream.TV
Seed Round in 2011
Clearstream.TV is a Chicago-based company established in 2011 that specializes in mitigating risks associated with video advertising. It offers an evaluation platform designed for advertising agencies and marketers, utilizing data to enhance market outcomes. The platform ingests, scans, and assesses video streams to evaluate their content, enabling precise targeting for advertisers. Clearstream.TV provides standardization through evaluation, auditing, and reporting of various video environments, including premium in-stream, in-banner, in-game, auto-play, and below-fold placements. Additionally, the company evaluates and scores in-stream content based on quality and contextual relevance, ensuring that advertisers can make informed decisions in their marketing strategies.
PrintEco
Venture Round in 2011
PrintEco, Inc. is a Chicago-based company founded in 2010 by University of Illinois students, specializing in print optimization software. The company offers a subscription-based service that integrates with popular applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, as well as web browsers like Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome. PrintEco's software plug-ins automatically optimize document formatting, reduce the number of pages printed, and eliminate unnecessary content, helping users to minimize waste and save resources in their printing processes. As a venture-backed green tech startup, PrintEco aims to promote sustainable printing practices while enhancing efficiency for its users.
PrintEco, Inc. is a Chicago-based company founded in 2010 by University of Illinois students, specializing in print optimization software. The company offers a subscription-based service that integrates with popular applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, as well as web browsers like Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome. PrintEco's software plug-ins automatically optimize document formatting, reduce the number of pages printed, and eliminate unnecessary content, helping users to minimize waste and save resources in their printing processes. As a venture-backed green tech startup, PrintEco aims to promote sustainable printing practices while enhancing efficiency for its users.
Personify
Series A in 2011
Personify Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing innovative video communication solutions aimed at enhancing personal and professional interactions. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with additional offices in Silicon Valley and Vietnam, Personify offers a range of products designed for collaboration and presentations. Its flagship offerings include a video calling platform that enables users to connect with friends, family, and coworkers in real time, allowing for shared experiences such as document collaboration, gaming, and live events. The company also provides tools like ChromaCam, which allows users to blur or replace their backgrounds for greater privacy in online meetings, and Presenter, which enhances the presentation experience during virtual interactions. Personify leverages advanced computer vision technologies to create immersive video experiences that foster meaningful connections across various contexts.
Diagnostic Photonics
Series A in 2011
Diagnostic Photonics, Inc. is focused on advancing imaging technologies that aid physicians in the real-time evaluation of tissue microstructure. Founded in 2008 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company has developed the Foresee Imaging System, which utilizes near-infrared light waves and interferometric synthetic aperture microscopy to produce diffraction-corrected images. This innovative system allows healthcare professionals to perform rapid, free-hand scans, enhancing their ability to locate and identify areas of interest within tissue samples. The technology originated from research conducted at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology at the University of Illinois, a prominent interdisciplinary research facility.
Caterva
Seed Round in 2011
Caterva, based in Champaign, Illinois, is a development stage company focused on creating a real-time social-marketing platform. Previously known as Yottaclick, Inc., the company was incorporated in 2008 and rebranded in 2010. Caterva specializes in social media data analysis and has recently introduced a service called mirror.me. This service aims to generate interest graphs based on users' online activities, facilitating connections among individuals with shared interests.
Snapshot Energy
Venture Round in 2011
Snapshot Energy develops a technology designed to convert animal and human waste to bio-crude oil. Its technology produces a bio-crude oil product from an enhanced hydro-thermal conversion of the organic waste feedstock, enabling local energy centers to avail of a system that does not require the traditional costs and environmental impact of exploration, recovery, transportation, refinement and eventual distribution of hydrocarbon-based liquid fuels. Snapshot Energy was founded in 2007 and headquartered in Danville, Illinois.