Silicon Valley Bank

Silicon Valley Bank is a commercial bank headquartered in Santa Clara, California, that specializes in providing financial services to technology, life science, cleantech, venture capital, private equity, and premium wine businesses. Established in 2023, the bank offers a range of services including banking for startups, debt financing, treasury management, and international banking. With 27 offices across the United States and operations in several international locations, Silicon Valley Bank combines industry expertise with a global network to support its clients' strategic needs and enhance their chances of success. The bank is recognized for its commitment to innovation and client service, making it a notable institution in the financial landscape.

Trefor Bacon

Director

Greg Becker

CEO

Julie Betts

Managing Director

Gerald Brady

Managing Director, SVB Network

Samantha Colletti

Director

Jayson Davis

Managing Director

Brian Foley

Managing Director

Craig Fox

Managing Director - Fintech

Rob Freelen

Head of Venture Capital Relationship Management

Peter Freyer

Managing Director of National Healthcare Sponsor Finance and Life Sciences

Matt Garrity

Senior Vice President

Dennis Grunt

Director

Rob Helm

Managing Director

Oscar Jazdowski

Technology and Venture Capital Banking

Dale Kirkland

Managing Director - Origination / Relationship Management

Christopher Morrison

Managing Director and Head of Boston Enterprise Software

Andrew Oddo

Managing Director, Startup Banking

Eric Otterson

Managing Director

Andrew Parker

Director

Joan Parsons

Executive Vice President, Corporate Banking

Sameer Paul

Director

Marisa Phan

Managing Director - Enterprise Software

Priya Rajan

Managing Director - India and Middle East and North Africa

Laura Scott

Managing Director

Vera Shokina

Managing Director

Peter Sletteland

Associate

Ben Tickler

Managing Director - Enterprise Software

Andrew Tsao

Managing Director. Founder / Head of Global Gateway

John Benetti

Managing Director

Past deals in California

Bugcrowd

Debt Financing in 2024
Bugcrowd Inc. is a crowdsourced cybersecurity company that connects organizations with trusted security researchers to enhance their application security. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, Bugcrowd offers a web-based platform that provides a range of security testing solutions, including penetration testing, bug bounty programs, and vulnerability disclosure management tailored to the specific needs of various sectors such as financial services, healthcare, retail, and technology. The company utilizes an AI-powered platform that leverages a vast repository of vulnerabilities and hacker profiles, ensuring that clients can access the most suitable hacker talent for their unique security challenges. Bugcrowd aims to empower organizations to proactively defend against sophisticated threats by facilitating customized security testing programs that help identify and address vulnerabilities before they can be exploited. The company also has a presence in London and Surry Hills, Australia, and maintains strategic partnerships to enhance its offerings.

Thumbtack

Debt Financing in 2024
Thumbtack, Inc. operates an online marketplace that connects homeowners with skilled professionals across various service sectors. The platform allows users to find and hire service providers for tasks such as moving, plumbing, electrical work, landscaping, and event management, among others. With a network of around 300,000 local service businesses, Thumbtack offers personalized guidance to homeowners, helping them navigate project timelines and make informed hiring decisions. Established in 2008 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company aims to simplify home management by enabling users to efficiently manage home-related tasks and improvements.

Harness

Debt Financing in 2024
Harness, Inc. is a developer of a Continuous Delivery-as-a-Service platform aimed at streamlining the software delivery process for engineering and DevOps teams. Established in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Harness leverages machine learning to automate various aspects of code deployment, including verifications, testing prioritization, and impact assessments. The platform features tools such as a pipeline builder, workflow wizard, continuous verification, automated rollback, secrets management, audit trails, and real-time delivery analytics. By facilitating the adoption of cloud initiatives and orchestration tools like Kubernetes and Amazon ECS, Harness helps companies accelerate their deployment processes and improve efficiency in releasing applications into production.

Settle

Debt Financing in 2023
Settle is a cash-flow management platform that assists businesses and individuals in managing their financial transactions and optimizing cash flow. Founded by Alek Koenig in November 2019 and based in San Francisco, California, Settle provides users with tools and insights to enhance their understanding of their financial situations. The platform automates business-to-business payments, offering features such as payment management, payable date management, paperless invoices, and auto payments. By streamlining these processes, Settle enables businesses to expedite billing cycles and make informed financial decisions.

Achieve

Debt Financing in 2023
Achieve is a provider of digital personal finance solutions aimed at assisting individuals in improving their financial futures. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company offers a range of services including debt resolution, personal loans, home loans, and financial education tools. By utilizing proprietary data and analytics, Achieve tailors its offerings to meet the specific needs of consumers throughout their financial journeys. The company emphasizes personalized support, connecting clients with debt experts who guide them in managing and reducing debt, as well as making informed financial decisions.

Arrcus

Series D in 2023
Arrcus, Inc. is a technology company based in San Jose, California, that specializes in developing closed-source operating systems for networking hardware, including switches and routers. Founded in 2016, Arrcus offers a suite of products designed to facilitate scalable infrastructure across physical, virtual, and cloud environments. Key offerings include ArcOS, a hardware-agnostic network operating system; ArcRR, a 64-bit route reflector; and ArcIQ, an analytics platform providing real-time insights for network management and troubleshooting. The company also features Arrcus VDR, an advanced routing platform, alongside solutions for IP/EVPN Clos and multi-cloud networking. Through its software, Arrcus aims to enhance connectivity among people, machines, and data, simplifying operations and management across complex network infrastructures.

InfluxData

Debt Financing in 2023
InfluxData Inc. specializes in providing open-source platforms for managing and analyzing time-series data at scale. The company is best known for InfluxDB, its time-series database designed to handle large volumes of time-stamped data generated by IoT devices, applications, networks, and containers. InfluxData also offers a suite of complementary tools, including Telegraf for data collection, Chronograf for visualization, and Kapacitor for processing and alerting. Additionally, the company provides fully-managed InfluxDB clusters through InfluxCloud and offers technical support, training, and consulting services. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, InfluxData serves a diverse range of clients, including prominent organizations like Cisco, IBM, PayPal, and Tesla, enabling them to efficiently store and analyze real-time data for various applications.

Sunrun

Post in 2023
Sunrun Inc. is a leading provider of residential solar energy systems in the United States, specializing in the design, development, installation, ownership, and maintenance of solar power solutions. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers a unique solar service model that allows homeowners to pay for the electricity generated by the solar systems rather than purchasing the panels outright. This approach enables customers to benefit from lower, locked-in electricity rates while Sunrun maintains and monitors the systems. Operating in twelve states, Sunrun installs solar systems at a rapid pace, averaging one installation every ten minutes. The company utilizes a direct-to-consumer marketing strategy complemented by partnerships with various solar and strategic entities. In addition to solar energy systems, Sunrun also provides battery storage solutions and sells solar products such as panels and racking. With a workforce of over 3,000 employees, Sunrun continues to lead the residential solar market by prioritizing customer savings and sustainable energy solutions.

Aspen Neuroscience

Debt Financing in 2022
Aspen Neuroscience, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) to create patient-specific therapies for neurological conditions, particularly Parkinson's disease. Founded in 2018 and based in San Diego, California, the company is advancing its pipeline of products, which includes ANPD001, an autologous neuron replacement therapy for sporadic Parkinson's disease, and ANPD002, a gene-edited autologous neuron replacement therapy targeting familial forms of the disease. Aspen Neuroscience employs innovative genomic approaches in conjunction with stem cell biology to address diseases with significant unmet medical needs, aiming to provide restorative cell therapies that can modify the progression of Parkinson's disease and potentially extend to other affected organs.

ALX Oncology

Post in 2022
ALX Oncology is a clinical-stage immuno-oncology company based in Burlingame, California, established in 2015. The company specializes in developing innovative therapies for cancer, particularly through its lead product candidate, ALX148, which targets the CD47 protein. This therapeutic aims to enhance the immune system's ability to detect and eliminate cancer cells, which often use CD47 as a mechanism to evade immune response. ALX148 is being investigated for its potential in treating various hematologic malignancies, including myelodysplastic syndromes and acute myeloid leukemia, as well as solid tumors such as head and neck squamous cell carcinoma and HER2-positive gastric cancer. The company’s research is rooted in advanced protein engineering, with a focus on creating next-generation therapies that minimize the hematologic toxicities associated with traditional CD47 blocking strategies.

Versa Networks

Debt Financing in 2022
Versa Networks, Inc. is a company specializing in software-defined networking (SDN) solutions with a focus on virtualized network functions and services. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with an additional office in Bengaluru, India, Versa aims to secure and simplify modern networks for enterprises and service providers. Their offerings include Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), which integrates security and advanced networking capabilities, alongside a full-featured software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN). Versa's platform supports multitenancy and sophisticated analytics, allowing deployment across cloud, on-premises, or hybrid environments. This versatility helps organizations reduce costs associated with wide area networks and branch infrastructure. Thousands of customers globally rely on Versa to manage their networking and security needs.

Automation Anywhere

Debt Financing in 2022
Automation Anywhere, Inc. is a global leader in Robotic Process Automation (RPA), specializing in AI-powered software solutions that automate repetitive business tasks. The company's cloud-native platform integrates RPA with artificial intelligence, machine learning, and analytics to improve productivity, customer experience, and employee engagement. Key offerings include Automation Anywhere Enterprise, which automates IT and business processes; Automation Anywhere Server; and the Premier application for creating and managing automation visually. The company also provides solutions like Process inVision for documenting processes and various Testing Anywhere products for quality assurance across multiple platforms. Additionally, Automation Anywhere offers consulting services and has established a strategic partnership with Microsoft Azure. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company operates offices in major global cities, including Boston, Dallas, New York, and various locations in Asia and Europe.

Netradyne

Debt Financing in 2022
Netradyne Inc. is a technology company specializing in artificial intelligence-based fleet management solutions. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Diego, California, with an additional office in Bengaluru, India, Netradyne focuses on enhancing fleet safety through advanced computer vision and data analysis. Its offerings include VisionPRO, an integrated vision safety system that utilizes multiple camera angles to monitor driving events, and Driveri, a platform that emphasizes recognizing and rewarding positive driver performance. By processing visual and sensory inputs across various industries, including automotive, agriculture, and construction, Netradyne aims to improve safety standards for commercial vehicles and reduce accidents. The company leverages advancements in camera technology, sensor costs, and deep learning to provide actionable insights that enhance fleet management and driver awareness.

Aisera

Series D in 2022
Aisera, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence-based solutions to streamline and automate various business processes. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Aisera offers a range of products, including AI Service Desk and AI Customer Service, which cater to IT, human resources, sales, and operations. Their platform, known as the AI Experience (AIX), incorporates generative AI capabilities, allowing organizations to enhance user productivity, reduce operational costs, and improve customer experiences through personalized interactions. Aisera's solutions also leverage pre-trained domain-specific large language models (LLMs) to achieve higher accuracy and increased resolution rates across diverse sectors such as healthcare, finance, and retail. By automating workflows and providing customizable AI tools, Aisera enables organizations to significantly lower support costs and enhance overall efficiency. Founded in 2017, Aisera has gained recognition as a leading provider in the AI service management space.

EvaBot

Series A in 2022
EvaBot Inc. operates an artificial intelligence platform designed to facilitate personalized gift-giving experiences. The company caters to a diverse clientele, including executives, real estate agents, event organizers, customer retention teams, recruiters, consultants, and agencies. By leveraging machine intelligence, EvaBot matches unique product offerings with the specific interests and preferences of recipients, ensuring that each gift is tailored and memorable. This service streamlines the gifting process, allowing users to easily send corporate gifts at scale without the hassle of managing preferences or delivery details. Founded in 2015 and initially named Vizzi Inc., the company rebranded to EvaBot Inc. in August 2017. It is headquartered in Fremont, California, with an additional office located in Calgary, Canada.

TomoCredit

Debt Financing in 2022
TomoCredit LLC is a financial technology company based in San Francisco, California, that focuses on providing credit solutions for individuals with no credit history or score, particularly targeting Millennials and immigrant populations. Founded in 2018, the company uses alternative data sources analyzed through a proprietary algorithm to assess creditworthiness, allowing users to build their credit and qualify for loans. TomoCredit's product includes a digital credit card that not only helps users establish credit but also offers the opportunity to earn rewards in cryptocurrency. Additionally, the company provides a mobile application that facilitates account management and enhances user engagement. The founding team, comprised of professionals with backgrounds from notable organizations such as Coinbase and Google, aims to address the challenges faced by foreign nationals in obtaining credit.

Geron

Post in 2022
Geron Corporation is a late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Menlo Park, California, that specializes in developing therapies for hematologic myeloid malignancies. The company's lead product, imetelstat, is a first-in-class telomerase inhibitor currently undergoing Phase 2/3 clinical trials. This investigational drug aims to inhibit the uncontrolled proliferation of malignant progenitor cells, which can lead to dysfunctional blood cell production, thereby facilitating the recovery of normal blood cell development. Founded in 1990, Geron focuses on advancing treatments for conditions such as myelodysplastic syndromes and myelofibrosis, a rare blood cancer affecting bone marrow. The company also generates revenue through collaboration agreements, milestones, royalties, and licensing arrangements.

Harness

Series D in 2022
Harness, Inc. is a developer of a Continuous Delivery-as-a-Service platform aimed at streamlining the software delivery process for engineering and DevOps teams. Established in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Harness leverages machine learning to automate various aspects of code deployment, including verifications, testing prioritization, and impact assessments. The platform features tools such as a pipeline builder, workflow wizard, continuous verification, automated rollback, secrets management, audit trails, and real-time delivery analytics. By facilitating the adoption of cloud initiatives and orchestration tools like Kubernetes and Amazon ECS, Harness helps companies accelerate their deployment processes and improve efficiency in releasing applications into production.

Bolster AI

Venture Round in 2022
Bolster Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in artificial intelligence and machine learning to combat online fraud and protect brands from scams and account takeovers. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Los Altos, California, Bolster offers a range of products, including Online Customer Protection, which features detection, automated takedown, continuous monitoring, and threat intelligence. Its Online Fraud Prevention platform identifies both victims and scammers, providing tools to address phishing kits and fraudulent sites. Additionally, the company provides a Real-time Detection API that covers various types of scams, such as phishing and counterfeit activities. Bolster serves multiple sectors, including finance, technology, and retail, and promotes proactive brand protection through tools like checkphish.ai, a free, open-source resource for detecting fraudulent websites and phishing scams. The team at Bolster has extensive experience in cybersecurity, contributing to its innovative approach to fraud prevention.

Lucira Health

Post in 2022
Lucira Health, Inc. is a medical technology company based in Emeryville, California, that specializes in the development and commercialization of innovative infectious disease test kits. Founded in 2013, the company focuses on creating accessible and user-friendly testing solutions, including a disposable COVID-19 test kit designed for home use. This kit provides centralized-laboratory-accurate molecular testing in a compact format that operates on two AA batteries. It connects consumers to treatment options through a mobile application and offers a dual testing capability to determine whether viral respiratory symptoms are caused by COVID-19 or influenza. Lucira Health aims to enhance the accessibility and efficiency of infectious disease diagnostics.

Vectice

Series A in 2022
Vectice Inc. provides an asset management and collaboration platform designed to enhance the development and governance of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) models. The software facilitates the documentation, tracking, and review of models throughout their lifecycle, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and promoting transparency. By capturing data science knowledge, Vectice allows organizations to learn from past experiences and reuse existing assets for new projects. The platform offers features such as automated lineage tracking, customizable workflows, and integration with popular AI/ML tools, which streamline documentation processes and enhance team productivity. Founded in 2020 and based in San Carlos, California, Vectice aims to help AI developers and validators optimize their operations, reduce documentation time by 90%, and accelerate time-to-production by 25%, ultimately driving ROI and operational efficiency.

Coda Biotherapeutics

Debt Financing in 2021
Coda Biotherapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative treatments for neurological disorders. The company specializes in chemogenetic technology, which allows for precise modulation of neuronal activity through gene therapy. By using viral vectors, Coda Biotherapeutics introduces engineered neurotransmitter receptors into specific neuronal populations. These receptors are designed to respond to a proprietary small molecule, enabling targeted control of neuronal functions. This approach aims to effectively treat conditions such as neuropathic pain, epilepsy, and movement disorders, offering a potential advancement over traditional therapies. Founded in 2014, Coda Biotherapeutics is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Viracta Therapeutics

Post in 2021
Viracta Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage drug development company based in Cardiff, California, focused on precision oncology for virus-associated malignancies. The company specializes in a viral activation therapy platform aimed at treating cancers linked to the Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) and other virus-associated diseases. Its lead investigational drug, nanatinostat, is being evaluated in combination with the antiviral valganciclovir in Phase 2 clinical trials for EBV-positive lymphoma, including conditions such as post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder and plasmablastic lymphoma. Viracta is also exploring the application of this therapeutic approach in treating other EBV-related malignancies, such as nasopharyngeal carcinoma and gastric carcinoma. Founded in 2007 and previously known as HemaQuest Pharmaceuticals, Viracta Therapeutics continues to advance its mission to develop innovative treatments for serious viral-associated cancers.

Kobiton

Debt Financing in 2021
Kobiton, Inc. is a mobile testing platform founded in 2016 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with additional offices in San Francisco and Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam. The company specializes in accelerating the delivery and testing of mobile applications by providing both manual and automated testing on real devices, either in the cloud or on-premise. Kobiton's platform enables mobile app developers to gain access to real iOS and Android devices, allowing them to execute manual or automated scripts and detect issues in real-time. The platform features an artificial intelligence-enabled scriptless testing environment, which helps businesses ensure their applications function correctly across various device models. By offering capabilities such as detailed activity logs and automation reports, Kobiton aims to enhance the overall mobile experience, reduce user application abandonment, improve quality, and shorten time-to-market for developers.

Coco

Series A in 2021
Coco is a last-mile delivery service that utilizes human-operated sidewalk robots to transport goods from merchants to customers. Since its launch in February 2020, the company has established a presence in cities such as Santa Monica, Los Angeles, Austin, and Houston, serving thousands of customers weekly. Coco partners with both national restaurant brands, like SBE (Umami Burger), and local establishments, such as Bangkok West Thai and San Pedro Brewing Company, to enhance delivery efficiency. The service aims to reduce costs for merchant clients while ensuring consistent and reliable delivery quality, preserving the condition of food, and streamlining kitchen operations. By connecting local businesses with customers, Coco contributes to the development of supportive community-based delivery solutions.

Carrot Fertility

Series C in 2021
Carrot Fertility, Inc. specializes in providing comprehensive fertility benefits services to employers, supporting employees throughout their fertility healthcare journey on a global scale. The company's offerings include services such as egg freezing, in vitro fertilization, adoption, donor and gestational carrier services, as well as a premium pharmacy experience for fertility medications through Carrot Rx. Additionally, Carrot Pregnancy provides virtual access to experts and on-demand doctor-approved content, while the Carrot Card allows employees to use a flexible debit card for their fertility-related expenses. By customizing these benefits, Carrot Fertility aims to deliver financial, medical, and emotional support for individuals pursuing parenthood. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company also maintains offices in Chicago, New York, Dublin, Geneva, Tokyo, and Seoul.

Cortica

Debt Financing in 2021
Cortica Inc. is a healthcare company that specializes in providing neurological therapies for children with autism and other neurodevelopmental challenges. Founded in 2014 and based in San Diego, California, Cortica offers a range of services including diagnoses for autism, ADHD, developmental delays, and other developmental differences. The company's treatment approach is tailored to each child, based on a comprehensive understanding of their neurobiology and developmental profile. Cortica provides customized treatment programs through in-home, in-clinic, and telehealth services. Its offerings encompass various interventions such as gene sequencing, metabolic testing, electroencephalography, nutrition evaluation, medication management, and multiple therapeutic modalities including ABA therapy, speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and music therapy. The company operates centers in several locations across California, including Carlsbad, Irvine, San Rafael, Torrance, and Westlake Village.

Cortica

Series C in 2021
Cortica Inc. is a healthcare company that specializes in providing neurological therapies for children with autism and other neurodevelopmental challenges. Founded in 2014 and based in San Diego, California, Cortica offers a range of services including diagnoses for autism, ADHD, developmental delays, and other developmental differences. The company's treatment approach is tailored to each child, based on a comprehensive understanding of their neurobiology and developmental profile. Cortica provides customized treatment programs through in-home, in-clinic, and telehealth services. Its offerings encompass various interventions such as gene sequencing, metabolic testing, electroencephalography, nutrition evaluation, medication management, and multiple therapeutic modalities including ABA therapy, speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and music therapy. The company operates centers in several locations across California, including Carlsbad, Irvine, San Rafael, Torrance, and Westlake Village.

Incorta

Debt Financing in 2021
Incorta, Inc. is a data analytics company based in San Mateo, California, founded in 2013. It offers a unified platform designed to tackle complex data analytics challenges for enterprises, enabling them to be more agile and competitive. The company's Direct Data Platform allows organizations to acquire, enrich, analyze, and act on their business data efficiently. This platform features a direct data mapping engine that enhances query performance, eliminates costly join operations, and significantly reduces the time needed to deploy new analytics applications. Incorta serves a diverse range of clients, including notable brands and organizations, providing solutions for real-time operational analytics, embedded analytics, and comprehensive dashboards tailored for various business environments. The company is supported by several prominent venture capital firms and collaborates with customers ranging from Fortune 5 to Global 2000 companies.

Incorta

Series D in 2021
Incorta, Inc. is a data analytics company based in San Mateo, California, founded in 2013. It offers a unified platform designed to tackle complex data analytics challenges for enterprises, enabling them to be more agile and competitive. The company's Direct Data Platform allows organizations to acquire, enrich, analyze, and act on their business data efficiently. This platform features a direct data mapping engine that enhances query performance, eliminates costly join operations, and significantly reduces the time needed to deploy new analytics applications. Incorta serves a diverse range of clients, including notable brands and organizations, providing solutions for real-time operational analytics, embedded analytics, and comprehensive dashboards tailored for various business environments. The company is supported by several prominent venture capital firms and collaborates with customers ranging from Fortune 5 to Global 2000 companies.

Brightline

Debt Financing in 2021
Brightline, Inc. is a provider of pediatric behavioral health care services, established in 2019 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California. The company offers a range of services including behavior therapy, psychiatry and medication support, speech-language therapy, and occupational therapy. Brightline operates as a technology-enabled behavioral health home, utilizing innovative technology and virtual services to deliver integrated care. Its collaborative care team focuses on supporting children throughout their developmental stages and addressing the needs of their families. Brightline was previously known as Emilio Health, Inc. and rebranded in May 2020.

Gridtential Energy

Convertible Note in 2021
Gridtential Energy, Inc. specializes in developing and licensing innovative energy storage technologies for battery manufacturers. The company’s primary offering is the Silicon Joule battery technology, which substitutes the traditional metal grid in lead-acid batteries with a silicon substrate, enhancing performance and reducing weight. This advanced technology aims to improve the power density, cycling performance, and lifespan of lead-acid batteries, making them more competitive with lithium-based alternatives. Gridtential Energy also explores applications of its technology in personal mobility devices, portable power equipment, and stationary backup solutions like uninterruptible power supplies. Established in 2010 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, the company has formed a strategic partnership with Intevac to further its development efforts.

Boston Private Financial Holdings

Acquisition in 2021
Boston Private Financial Holdings, Inc. is a bank holding company that operates through Boston Private Bank & Trust Company, providing a diverse range of banking and wealth management services primarily to high net worth individuals, families, and institutions. The company is structured into two main segments: Private Banking and Wealth Management & Trust. Its Private Banking services include various deposit products, personal loans such as residential mortgages and home equity loans, and commercial loans for businesses. In addition, the Wealth Management segment offers financial planning, tax planning, investment strategies, and trust services. Boston Private has a strong presence in key markets, operating offices in Boston, Miami, New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company aims to deliver high-quality financial solutions tailored to the unique needs of its clients.

Postal

Debt Financing in 2020
Postal.io, Inc. is a sales and marketing engagement platform that enhances team management, content curation, and workflow automation. Incorporated in 2019 and based in San Luis Obispo, California, the company offers solutions that generate leads, increase sales, and improve customer retention across various industries, including software, healthcare, finance, real estate, and insurance. The platform automates the delivery and reporting of personalized physical assets, such as direct mail and corporate gifts, which can be seamlessly integrated with existing CRM and marketing automation systems or used independently. By personalizing and scaling engagement efforts, Postal.io aims to boost brand loyalty, improve conversion rates, and enhance overall employee and customer satisfaction. The company is led by a founding team with a track record of successful ventures.

All Raise

Venture Round in 2020
All Raise is a nonprofit organization based in San Francisco, California, dedicated to advancing the success of female founders and women in the venture capital industry. Established in 2017 by Stacey Bishop and Sarah Tavel, All Raise aims to create a more equitable future by providing women with access, guidance, and support for their professional growth. Through various programs, the organization empowers women to enhance their skills and networks, fostering a community that champions diversity and inclusion within the entrepreneurial and investment landscapes.

PatientPop

Series C in 2020
PatientPop, Inc. operates a comprehensive practice growth platform aimed at assisting healthcare providers in enhancing their operations and patient interactions. Founded in 2014 and based in Santa Monica, California, the company offers a range of services that include website development, search engine optimization, online advertising, scheduling, appointment reminders, reputation management, and patient satisfaction surveys. By automating various stages of the patient journey—from initial online engagement to post-appointment follow-up—PatientPop enables medical practices to attract more patients, manage their online reputation, and streamline front office operations. The platform is designed to provide healthcare providers with the tools necessary to focus on patient care while effectively growing their practices.

Valence Community

Series A in 2020
Valence is an internet company that connects, showcases, and empowers the global black professional community. It helps demystify professional advancement pathways through inspirational storytelling and structured community-driven mentorship. It is driven by its mission is to unlock the global combined power of black professionals to create massive economic and social progress. The company was founded in 2019 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Upgrade

Series D in 2020
Upgrade, Inc. is an online lending platform based in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Phoenix, Montreal, and Chicago. Founded in 2016, Upgrade provides access to personal loans and the Upgrade Card, offering consumers affordable credit options. The Upgrade Card combines the benefits of traditional credit cards with the responsible lending characteristics of installment loans, available at numerous retail locations in the U.S. In addition to lending services, Upgrade offers free credit monitoring, alerts, and educational tools designed to help consumers understand and manage their finances effectively. By combining financial products with educational resources, Upgrade aims to promote responsible credit use among mainstream consumers.

FreeWire

Series B in 2020
FreeWire Technologies, Inc. specializes in mobile electric vehicle (EV) chargers and battery-integrated charging solutions. Founded in 2014 and based in San Leandro, California, the company produces various models, including the Mobi Charger series, which caters to different charging needs with options for manual operation and semi-autonomous functionality. FreeWire's flagship product, the Boost Charger, connects to existing low-voltage utility services and provides high-power charging without requiring significant grid upgrades. This innovative technology allows for ultrafast EV charging, making it suitable for diverse applications, including commercial customers, fleets, and retail locations. FreeWire has established partnerships with major companies and is actively deploying its solutions across the U.S. and internationally, including a collaboration with bp pulse in the UK. By offering clean and efficient power alternatives, FreeWire aims to support the transition away from fossil fuels and enhance the EV charging infrastructure.

Weee!

Series B in 2020
Weee!, Inc. is an online grocery delivery platform based in Fremont, California, founded in 2015. The company specializes in providing a wide range of grocery items, focusing on products that cater to Asian and Hispanic communities, including fruits, vegetables, seafood, snacks, beauty products, and daily necessities. Weee! serves customers across several major regions, including the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, San Diego, New York City, and New Jersey. The platform emphasizes sourcing authentic gourmet delicacies from Asia, working closely with local farms and trusted brands to curate fresh and affordable products for its users. Through its services, Weee! aims to facilitate a farm-to-door experience, making it a primary source for essential ingredients and meals for its diverse customer base.

Proxy

Series B in 2020
Proxy is a technology company that specializes in privacy-first, human-centric identity solutions. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, Proxy develops smartphone-enabled digital identity systems that allow users to authenticate and interact with various devices seamlessly. Its primary offerings include Proxy ID, Proxy Health, and Proxy Access, along with advanced hardware designed to facilitate secure and contactless access. Proxy's mission is to empower individuals with a unique identity signal that they own and control, functioning similarly to a universal single-sign-on for the physical world. This technology is utilized by prominent enterprises like Vornado and Cloudflare to provide employees and visitors with frictionless access to secure areas, enhancing personalized experiences in workplace environments. The company's founders, CEO Denis Mars and CTO Simon Ratner, are committed to ensuring that technology serves to improve human experiences rather than complicate them. Proxy's innovative approach has earned it recognition in several prestigious rankings, highlighting its impact on the future of identity management and access solutions.

FastForward.ai

Seed Round in 2020
FastForward.ai is a company that specializes in social media engagement and commerce, providing a platform that allows enterprises to interact with customers within social media and messaging applications. Founded in Mountain View, California, the company offers a social media software as a service (SaaS) platform that modernizes user experiences by facilitating one-click digital commerce and payment options. This platform enables businesses to efficiently advertise and re-market to customers, presenting personalized offers and promotions through popular messaging apps. Customers can easily make purchases, review their transaction history, and access tailored content, including videos and sports highlights. FastForward.ai aims to enhance the digital engagement and commerce experience for enterprises and their customers by integrating these services into the environments where users are most active.

Plume Design

Debt Financing in 2020
Plume Design, Inc. is a Palo Alto, California-based company that specializes in creating adaptive home Wi-Fi solutions and manufacturing Wi-Fi devices. Established in 2015, it operates as a software-as-a-service platform for communications service providers (CSPs). Plume's platform enhances connected homes by offering features such as optimized Wi-Fi, parental controls, and motion sensing. It also provides a mobile application that allows users to manage and customize their Wi-Fi networks, controlling device access and website permissions. Through this combination of hardware and software, Plume supports both consumers and CSPs in delivering enhanced connectivity and smart home experiences.

Ripcord

Series B in 2020
Ripcord, Inc. is a robotic digitization company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The company specializes in creating a platform for paperless document management, utilizing advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and vision-guided robotics. Their primary product, Canopy, employs automation software to capture, enrich, and organize essential content, effectively creating a digital twin of information. By integrating sensors and software automation, Ripcord enables enterprises to enhance their business processes, improving speed, quality, and accuracy in managing important documents. The company, originally known as Ripcord Digital, Inc., rebranded in June 2017 to reflect its focus on innovative digitization solutions.

Mindoula

Debt Financing in 2020
Mindoula Health, Inc. is a population health management company based in Silver Spring, Maryland, established in 2013. It specializes in developing a technology-enabled platform that addresses mental and behavioral health issues, as well as medical and social challenges. The company operates across multiple states, including Maryland, Virginia, and California, providing services that integrate behavioral, medical, and social determinants of health. Mindoula's approach combines adaptive data science with a multi-platform technology stack and offers both virtual and in-person care, allowing it to effectively engage and serve populations facing complex health challenges. By partnering with payers and providers, Mindoula aims to improve health outcomes while reducing costs for individuals and families through direct-consumer subscription services.

Qwil

Series B in 2019
Qwil provides individual contractors, freelancers, and small businesses with financial tools and solutions. It offers an application that enables its users to manage and spend their earnings through their Qwil debit card. Qwil also enables its users to earn and spend money before they are paid for their services. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Protagonist Therapeutics

Post in 2019
Protagonist Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing peptide-based product candidates to meet unmet medical needs in hematology and gastroenterology. The company is advancing several key products, including PTG-300, an injectable hepcidin mimetic in Phase II clinical trials for treating beta-thalassemia-related anemia, and PTG-200, an antagonist peptide that has completed Phase I trials aimed at moderate-to-severe Crohn's disease. Additionally, PN-943, an oral integrin antagonist, is in Phase I trials for inflammatory bowel disease. Protagonist also explores both oral and injectable peptide candidates for various gastrointestinal conditions. The company has established a collaboration with Janssen Biotech for the development and commercialization of PTG-200. Founded in 2006, Protagonist Therapeutics is headquartered in Newark, California.

Science Exchange

Venture Round in 2019
Science Exchange, Inc. operates an online marketplace that facilitates collaboration between researchers and academic or government laboratories. Established in 2011 and based in Palo Alto, California, the platform allows researchers to search for scientific services from U.S. research institutions, compare pricing, and access quality testimonials. It streamlines the outsourcing process by automating tasks such as obtaining quotes, managing projects, and processing payments, while ensuring data security and regulatory compliance. The marketplace enhances research and development productivity by connecting scientists who need experiments conducted with those who can perform them, thereby providing affordable access to outsourced R&D services. Additionally, Science Exchange offers an enterprise dynamic report tool for pharmaceutical and biotech companies to track key performance indicators related to their outsourced research investments.

Science Exchange

Debt Financing in 2019
Science Exchange, Inc. operates an online marketplace that facilitates collaboration between researchers and academic or government laboratories. Established in 2011 and based in Palo Alto, California, the platform allows researchers to search for scientific services from U.S. research institutions, compare pricing, and access quality testimonials. It streamlines the outsourcing process by automating tasks such as obtaining quotes, managing projects, and processing payments, while ensuring data security and regulatory compliance. The marketplace enhances research and development productivity by connecting scientists who need experiments conducted with those who can perform them, thereby providing affordable access to outsourced R&D services. Additionally, Science Exchange offers an enterprise dynamic report tool for pharmaceutical and biotech companies to track key performance indicators related to their outsourced research investments.

Recurly

Series C in 2019
Recurly, Inc. specializes in enterprise-class subscription management solutions that streamline and automate revenue growth for businesses across various industries, including digital media, streaming, publishing, SaaS, consumer goods, and professional services. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Boulder, Colorado, and New Orleans, Louisiana, Recurly offers a comprehensive platform for managing subscription billing and optimizing payment acceptance. Its services include customizable billing pages, account management, and deep payments expertise, allowing clients to enhance their subscriber economics and reduce churn. The platform enables quick integrations and user-friendly dashboards, facilitating efficient handling of billing issues such as upgrades, downgrades, voids, and refunds. Recurly also helps clients minimize costs associated with PCI compliance, making it a valuable partner for businesses looking to improve their revenue operations and decision-making through data-driven insights.

Charlie Finance

Debt Financing in 2019
Charlie Finance Co. is a financial services company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2016. The company has developed a text message application designed to simplify personal finance for users. By monitoring transactions, Charlie Finance helps individuals identify opportunities to save money, reduce expenses, and gain a better understanding of their spending habits. Additionally, the application alerts users to important financial matters, enabling them to manage their finances more effectively and work towards reducing debt.

BetterUp

Series C in 2019
BetterUp Inc. is a leadership development company based in San Francisco that offers a comprehensive online platform for personal and professional growth. Founded in 2013, BetterUp specializes in virtual coaching, providing users with personalized development through one-on-one sessions with a diverse network of over 3,000 coaches across 90 countries. The platform focuses on enhancing mental fitness, career advancement, and social connections, enabling individuals to adopt new behaviors and mindsets for improved performance in a rapidly changing work environment. BetterUp is trusted by more than 380 organizations, including notable companies like NASA and Google, and is recognized as a leader in mental health and coaching. The company’s Science Board includes prominent researchers in positive psychology, further emphasizing its commitment to evidence-based practices. BetterUp has received accolades from various platforms, highlighting its impact and innovation in the field of human transformation.

Corpay One

Series A in 2019
Corpay One is a spend management solution tailored for small and medium-sized businesses, focusing on automating the bill payment process. The company's platform utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to seamlessly integrate with existing accounting systems. This technology enables users to instantly receive and scan invoices by capturing photos of bills, streamlining the payment process for businesses and accountants. With features that enhance security and efficiency, Corpay One simplifies financial management, allowing users to make payments more quickly and easily. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, the company aims to transform how businesses handle their financial obligations.

Unchained Labs

Debt Financing in 2019
Unchained Labs is a developer of life science biologics tools designed to help researchers break free from tools that just don't cut it. It offers a multiplex protein stability platform for biologics that measures a host of protein stability parameters. The company's products include protein sizing systems, stability quantifiers, benchtop workflow solutions, automated buffer exchanges, concentration liberators, particle identifiers, and more, enabling biologics researchers to speed up their work with ease. Unchained Labs was established in 2013 and is based in Pleasanton, California, USA.

Spruce Finance

Debt Financing in 2019
Spruce Finance Inc. specializes in consumer financing for residential solar systems, water conservation upgrades, and energy efficiency improvements. The company offers a variety of financing options, including solar leases, loans, power purchase agreements, and Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) products. These solutions are designed to help homeowners reduce their utility costs for power, water, and heating and cooling. Spruce Finance operates through a national network of contractor and channel partners, including solar PV system installers, general contractors, and HVAC experts. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company also maintains offices in several other cities across the United States. Spruce Finance was previously known as Kilowatt Financial, LLC, and underwent a name change following its acquisition of Clean Power Finance, Inc.

Ayar Labs

Debt Financing in 2019
Ayar Labs, Inc. specializes in the development of optical interconnect technology, focusing on high-density electronic-photonic chiplets and lasers designed to enhance data transmission capabilities. Its flagship product, TeraPHY, is a monolithic in-package optical I/O solution that enables high bandwidth, low latency, and power-efficient short-reach interconnects, making it suitable for applications in artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, cloud computing, telecommunications, and aerospace. The company's innovative approach leverages industry-standard silicon processing techniques to create optical interconnect chiplets that replace traditional electrical-based I/O, addressing performance and efficiency challenges in the semiconductor and computing industries. By optimizing data movement within AI systems, Ayar Labs aims to alleviate compute and bandwidth bottlenecks associated with complex large language models, thereby maximizing computational efficiency while minimizing costs and power consumption. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Emeryville, California, Ayar Labs also has an office in Santa Clara, California.

Rollbar

Debt Financing in 2019
Rollbar, Inc. is a software company that specializes in error tracking and debugging solutions for software engineering teams. The company offers a platform that automates error monitoring and triaging, allowing developers to quickly identify and fix issues within their code. Rollbar's tool captures exceptions in real-time, providing developers with complete visibility into errors by delivering context-rich data such as stack traces, request parameters, and local variable values. Utilizing machine learning, Rollbar's error grouping engine minimizes alert noise by automatically consolidating similar errors, while also triggering workflows to proactively address new bugs or regressions. This enables teams to maintain a focus on continuous code improvement and innovation, ultimately enhancing the software development process. Founded in 2012 and originally named Ratchet, Inc., Rollbar is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Barcelona, Spain, and Budapest, Hungary.

Mission Cloud Services

Debt Financing in 2019
Mission Cloud Services, Inc. is a provider of IT and cloud management solutions specifically tailored for the healthcare and life sciences sectors. Established in 2017 and based in El Segundo, California, the company offers a range of services including managed services, professional consulting, cloud optimization, and enterprise support. As an AWS Premier Tier Partner, Mission Cloud Services specializes in helping organizations manage their cloud investments, enhance performance, and ensure data security. The company focuses on empowering businesses to adopt new technologies, such as generative AI, and offers strategic guidance for migrating, managing, and modernizing cloud environments. Through its comprehensive approach, Mission Cloud Services aims to simplify the adoption and management of cloud infrastructure for its clients.

Weee!

Series A in 2019
Weee!, Inc. is an online grocery delivery platform based in Fremont, California, founded in 2015. The company specializes in providing a wide range of grocery items, focusing on products that cater to Asian and Hispanic communities, including fruits, vegetables, seafood, snacks, beauty products, and daily necessities. Weee! serves customers across several major regions, including the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, San Diego, New York City, and New Jersey. The platform emphasizes sourcing authentic gourmet delicacies from Asia, working closely with local farms and trusted brands to curate fresh and affordable products for its users. Through its services, Weee! aims to facilitate a farm-to-door experience, making it a primary source for essential ingredients and meals for its diverse customer base.

Beam Solutions

Debt Financing in 2019
Beam is a regulatory technology company located in the San Francisco Bay Area, specializing in anti-money laundering solutions. The company offers a proprietary platform that utilizes advanced machine learning and diverse data sources to enhance transaction monitoring and compliance processes. By focusing on reducing false positives and improving detection rates, Beam enables financial institutions such as banks, credit unions, and fintech companies to navigate compliance challenges effectively. Its end-to-end compliance solution simplifies the complexities of machine learning, ensuring transparency and clarity for regulators. Beam's mission is to contribute to a safer financial system while optimizing the use of essential compliance resources, supported by a team of experienced professionals and investors.

Fair

Debt Financing in 2019
Fair is a car leasing company headquartered in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2016. The company has developed a mobile application that facilitates vehicle leasing services, allowing users to shop for, get approved for, and pay for a car directly from their smartphones using only a driver's license and a bank account. Fair's platform offers customers the flexibility to choose their desired vehicle, select mileage options, and manage payments all within the app. This innovative approach embodies the car-as-a-service (CaaS) model, providing individuals with the freedom to drive the car they want for as long as they wish, while also allowing them the option to return the vehicle at any time without the long-term commitments typically associated with traditional vehicle financing or leasing.

Jam City

Venture Round in 2019
Jam City is a leader in mobile entertainment, providing unique and deeply engaging games that appeal to broad global audiences. Jam City was founded in 2009 by MySpace cofounder and CEO Chris DeWolfe and former 20th Century Fox executive Josh Yguado. Jam City is the creative powerhouse behind some of the highest grossing and most enduring social gaming franchises for mobile, including Cookie Jam (Facebook “Game of the Year” winner) and Panda Pop. Jam City is the go-to studio for Hollywood, having developed immersive, narrative rich mobile games around iconic entertainment brands including Harry Potter, Family Guy and Marvel Avengers. Jam City has studios in Los Angeles (HQ), San Francisco, San Diego, Bogotá and Buenos Aires. The Jam City team is known for its creative excellence and technological innovation in key areas including storytelling, data science and audience insights.

Veem

Corporate Round in 2018
Veem is a payment service provider that helps simplify the way businesses send and receive funds. It offers a platform that enables small businesses to send and receive payments in local currency. Using blockchain as a payment rail, the company eliminates the need for intermediary banks, reducing costs for small- and medium-sized businesses. It converts the sender’s funds into bitcoin, selling the digital currency at an exchange for the desired currency of the recipient. Aldo Carrascoso and Marwan Forzley co-founded the company in 2014 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Upgrade

Series C in 2018
Upgrade, Inc. is an online lending platform based in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Phoenix, Montreal, and Chicago. Founded in 2016, Upgrade provides access to personal loans and the Upgrade Card, offering consumers affordable credit options. The Upgrade Card combines the benefits of traditional credit cards with the responsible lending characteristics of installment loans, available at numerous retail locations in the U.S. In addition to lending services, Upgrade offers free credit monitoring, alerts, and educational tools designed to help consumers understand and manage their finances effectively. By combining financial products with educational resources, Upgrade aims to promote responsible credit use among mainstream consumers.

Drip Capital

Debt Financing in 2018
Drip Capital Inc. is a financial technology company that specializes in providing credit solutions to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in cross-border trade, particularly in developing markets. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with an additional office in Mumbai, India, Drip Capital offers a range of trade financing products, including invoice factoring, export finance, and receivables factoring. The company's innovative platform employs an automated risk assessment model, allowing SMEs to access working capital quickly and with minimal paperwork. By leveraging multiple data sources for transaction underwriting, Drip Capital aims to simplify the borrowing process, enabling businesses to obtain collateral-free loans and lines of credit to manage their inventory and fulfill purchase orders effectively. The company is supported by a team of professionals with backgrounds from prestigious institutions and has garnered backing from notable Silicon Valley investors.

Knightscope

Debt Financing in 2018
Knightscope, Inc. is a company based in Mountain View, California, that specializes in developing autonomous robots designed for physical security. Founded in 2013, Knightscope combines self-driving technology, robotics, and artificial intelligence to create solutions that predict and prevent crimes. Its product lineup includes the K1 stationary robot, the K3 indoor robot, and the K5 outdoor robot, with a K7 multi-terrain version currently in development. The company's offerings also feature autonomous charging stations and a proprietary user interface known as the Knightscope Security Operations Center, which facilitates real-time data collection and analysis. Knightscope serves various sectors, including law enforcement, healthcare, retail, and corporate campuses, by providing an autonomous physical presence that gathers environmental data and alerts users to anomalies.

All Raise

Venture Round in 2018
All Raise is a nonprofit organization based in San Francisco, California, dedicated to advancing the success of female founders and women in the venture capital industry. Established in 2017 by Stacey Bishop and Sarah Tavel, All Raise aims to create a more equitable future by providing women with access, guidance, and support for their professional growth. Through various programs, the organization empowers women to enhance their skills and networks, fostering a community that champions diversity and inclusion within the entrepreneurial and investment landscapes.

Directly

Debt Financing in 2018
Directly provides resilience to companies by delivering more automated and elastic customer support operations. Our platform integrates into the contact center to understand customer issues, automate common solutions, and engage community experts. This enables customer support leaders to resolve customer issues with the right mix of automation and human support. Companies like Airbnb, Microsoft, and Samsung use the Directly platform to improve the customer experience, boosting CSAT by 20%, while saving millions per year. Directly is based in San Francisco and backed by Microsoft’s M12 Ventures, Samsung NEXT, True Ventures, Costanoa Ventures, Industry Ventures, Triangle Peak Partners, and Northgate Capital.

Axonics Modulation Technologies

Series C in 2018
Axonics Modulation Technologies, Inc. is a medical technology company focused on developing and commercializing sacral neuromodulation (SNM) systems for the treatment of conditions such as overactive bladder, urinary urge incontinence, urinary urgency frequency, fecal incontinence, and non-obstructive urinary retention. The company's proprietary rechargeable SNM system delivers mild electrical pulses to the sacral nerve, aiming to restore normal communication between the brain and the bladder or bowel, thereby alleviating symptoms associated with these dysfunctions. Originally known as American Restorative Medicine, Inc., the company rebranded in August 2013 and was incorporated in 2012. Headquartered in Irvine, California, Axonics is dedicated to addressing various clinical indications through innovative implantable neuromodulation technology.

Qwil

Series A in 2018
Qwil provides individual contractors, freelancers, and small businesses with financial tools and solutions. It offers an application that enables its users to manage and spend their earnings through their Qwil debit card. Qwil also enables its users to earn and spend money before they are paid for their services. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Singularity University

Series B in 2018
Singularity University, officially known as Singularity Education Group, is a benefit corporation based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2008. It operates as a learning and innovation community that collaborates with entrepreneurs, corporations, nonprofits, governments, investors, and academic institutions. The organization provides a range of educational programs, including executive and exponential innovation programs, an incubator, and a global startup program. Its offerings encompass online courses focused on exponential thinking and behavioral transformation, as well as international summits and events aimed at fostering collaboration and innovation. Singularity University aims to equip individuals and organizations with the knowledge and tools to leverage advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and biotechnology to address significant global challenges like education, health, and environmental sustainability. Through its global network, which includes numerous chapters and alumni, Singularity University seeks to inspire and empower individuals to create impactful solutions that benefit humanity.

SmartAction

Venture Round in 2018
SmartAction LLC is a technology company that specializes in AI-powered customer self-service solutions through its cloud-based platform. Founded in 2002 and based in El Segundo, California, the company focuses on automating complex customer service communications across various channels, including voice, SMS text, chat, social media, and mobile. SmartAction's Intelligent Voice Automation (IVA) platform utilizes advanced natural language speech recognition and artificial intelligence to manage intricate customer requests, allowing call center agents to dedicate more time to meaningful interactions. By bridging the gap between traditional Interactive Voice Response (IVR) systems and human agents, SmartAction aims to enhance customer satisfaction and improve operational efficiency for enterprises, positioning itself for sustained growth in the customer service technology market.

Rainforest QA

Series B in 2018
Rainforest QA, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in providing QA-as-a-Service through its innovative platform and API, which automate functional and integration testing for web and mobile applications. Founded in 2012, Rainforest QA streamlines the testing process by allowing users to create and maintain tests in plain English, significantly reducing the complexity typically associated with test automation. The platform integrates generative AI to simplify test creation and maintenance, enabling users to generate step sequences from simple prompts, automatically update test steps to reflect changes in applications, and create descriptive identifiers for app elements. This approach helps development teams avoid false positives and reduces the maintenance burden of automated tests. With a combination of human testers and algorithmic management, Rainforest QA supports continuous deployment, making it a preferred choice for organizations like Intuit and Oracle to enhance their QA processes and deliver high-quality software efficiently.

51WORLD

Series B in 2017
51WORLD is a Beijing-based company specializing in virtual reality, augmented reality, digital twin technology, and artificial intelligence solutions across various sectors, including real estate, automotive, and education. Founded in 2015, it aims to create a comprehensive Digital Twin World by integrating physical and industrial simulations with cloud computing and AI. Its flagship offerings include virtual reality software for enterprise content, augmented reality tools for real estate applications, and Real Hugo, a virtual assistant powered by advanced AI. The company's digital twin platform supports nearly 1,000 government and enterprise clients in over 100 cities, facilitating the transition to digitalization and helping develop smart city infrastructures. Notable projects include applications in national development areas and various sectors like transportation and energy. 51WORLD also provides data analytics services and maintains a global presence with offices in locations such as San Francisco, Tel Aviv, and London.

Spansive

Series A in 2017
Spansive is a company that specializes in wireless charging technology aimed at addressing the common challenge of charging multiple devices simultaneously. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, Spansive offers a device designed with touch materials, laser-etched aluminum, and an anti-slip lining. This innovative charger is also equipped with USB ports to accommodate older phone models, providing users with a safe and efficient charging solution. Through its focus on convenience and functionality, Spansive seeks to enhance the user experience in everyday charging needs.

PatientPop

Series A in 2017
PatientPop, Inc. operates a comprehensive practice growth platform aimed at assisting healthcare providers in enhancing their operations and patient interactions. Founded in 2014 and based in Santa Monica, California, the company offers a range of services that include website development, search engine optimization, online advertising, scheduling, appointment reminders, reputation management, and patient satisfaction surveys. By automating various stages of the patient journey—from initial online engagement to post-appointment follow-up—PatientPop enables medical practices to attract more patients, manage their online reputation, and streamline front office operations. The platform is designed to provide healthcare providers with the tools necessary to focus on patient care while effectively growing their practices.

Doky

Debt Financing in 2017
Doky, Inc. is an information technology company based in Palo Alto, California, focused on enhancing cloud sharing capabilities. The company provides a comprehensive platform that maximizes productivity for users through various services, including email, virtual applications, collaborative tools, and cloud storage with file sharing. Each subscription plan offers features such as Open Office, chat, screen sharing, video conferencing, PC-to-phone calls, and task management, all accessible without the need for downloads or installations. Doky's platform integrates with popular services like Gmail, Slack, GitHub, and Dropbox, ensuring seamless collaboration. By leveraging advanced cloud computing technologies, Doky emphasizes speed, security, privacy, scalability, and efficient app streaming. The company serves a diverse global clientele, including developers, website owners, entrepreneurs, and collaborative teams, aiming to centralize and enhance organizational communication through an encrypted and cost-effective solution.

Ripcord

Debt Financing in 2017
Ripcord, Inc. is a robotic digitization company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The company specializes in creating a platform for paperless document management, utilizing advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and vision-guided robotics. Their primary product, Canopy, employs automation software to capture, enrich, and organize essential content, effectively creating a digital twin of information. By integrating sensors and software automation, Ripcord enables enterprises to enhance their business processes, improving speed, quality, and accuracy in managing important documents. The company, originally known as Ripcord Digital, Inc., rebranded in June 2017 to reflect its focus on innovative digitization solutions.

Ripcord

Series B in 2017
Ripcord, Inc. is a robotic digitization company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The company specializes in creating a platform for paperless document management, utilizing advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and vision-guided robotics. Their primary product, Canopy, employs automation software to capture, enrich, and organize essential content, effectively creating a digital twin of information. By integrating sensors and software automation, Ripcord enables enterprises to enhance their business processes, improving speed, quality, and accuracy in managing important documents. The company, originally known as Ripcord Digital, Inc., rebranded in June 2017 to reflect its focus on innovative digitization solutions.

Phil

Series A in 2017
Phil, Inc. is a healthcare technology company that specializes in prescription management services aimed at improving patient access to medications. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company operates a specialty Rx distribution platform that facilitates the seamless management of medications by automatically refilling prescriptions based on established cadences. Acting as a liaison among patients, prescribers, manufacturers, and pharmacists, Phil enhances the medication access process while offering complimentary home delivery services. The platform aims to remove barriers to medication access, ensuring that patients can start and adhere to their therapies effectively. By providing end-to-end visibility into the prescription life cycle, Phil maximizes reimbursement opportunities for pharmaceutical brands and enhances patient outcomes in the management of specialty drugs.

Donuts

Debt Financing in 2017
Donuts Inc is the registry of next generation domain names. With nearly 200 top-level domains, and millions of registrants, Donuts offers a wide variety of clear and meaningful names that represent your identity online in the best possible way. Whether looking for business identifiers (.ltd), navigation (.support), vertical market specifics (.builders) or broad-based generics (.world), their portfolio offers unequaled precision and differentiation. Using their industry-first DPML product, they also work with a large majority of the top global brands to protect their trademarks online. With office locations in Seattle, Washington DC, Los Angeles, London and Hong Kong, they sell their products through the world's leading registrars and resellers, including Go Daddy, Alibaba and 1and1.

NovoRoll

Debt Financing in 2017
NovoRoll is an advertising technology company based in San Francisco, with additional offices in Seattle, Tel-Aviv, and Eastern Europe. It specializes in cross-platform video monetization and advertising solutions, catering to publishers, supply-side platforms (SSPs), and ad networks. NovoRoll's technology enables seamless distribution of video ads across various devices and formats, including auto-play options, allowing clients to enhance their traffic monetization and improve fill rates for video advertisements. Through its innovative platform, NovoRoll supports hundreds of leading industry players in optimizing their advertising strategies.

Sientra

Post in 2017
Sientra is a medical device company based in Santa Barbara, California, specializing in breast implant treatments for both augmentation and reconstruction. Founded by Hani Zeini, the company develops innovative implantable devices that cater to the needs of plastic surgeons. Sientra's product offerings include silicone gel breast implants, breast tissue expanders, and silicone scar treatment solutions, focusing on providing elegant and intuitive options for cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. The company's commitment to quality and innovation positions it as a significant player in the surgical aesthetics market.

Dermata Therapeutics

Debt Financing in 2017
Dermata Therapeutics, LLC is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2014. It focuses on advancing treatments for serious dermatological diseases by developing innovative products for clinical trials to establish their efficacy and safety. The company is currently exploring a unique botanical product aimed at treating acne, which is believed to have multiple mechanisms of action. Dermata's strategic approach involves identifying and developing these novel therapies to address unmet medical needs in the field of dermatology.

Varo Bank

Debt Financing in 2017
Varo Money is driven by a mission to redefine banking so it’s easy for everyone to make smart choices with their money. In one mobile app, Varo offers customers no-cost premium bank accounts and high-interest savings accounts offered through The Bancorp Bank, and tech-first features to help people manage their money more easily. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Spruce Finance

Debt Financing in 2016
Spruce Finance Inc. specializes in consumer financing for residential solar systems, water conservation upgrades, and energy efficiency improvements. The company offers a variety of financing options, including solar leases, loans, power purchase agreements, and Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) products. These solutions are designed to help homeowners reduce their utility costs for power, water, and heating and cooling. Spruce Finance operates through a national network of contractor and channel partners, including solar PV system installers, general contractors, and HVAC experts. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company also maintains offices in several other cities across the United States. Spruce Finance was previously known as Kilowatt Financial, LLC, and underwent a name change following its acquisition of Clean Power Finance, Inc.

Personal Capital

Series E in 2016
Personal Capital Corporation is a digital wealth management company that offers financial advisory services and software designed to help individuals manage their finances effectively. Founded in 2009 and based in Redwood Shores, California, the company provides a suite of tools that allows users to monitor their income, spending, and investment performance in one place. With over 2.5 million customers, Personal Capital combines advanced software capabilities with personalized guidance from registered investment advisors, helping clients analyze cash flow, assess risks, and develop customized financial strategies. The company aims to transform financial management through technology, enabling individuals to gain a comprehensive understanding of their financial situations.

A10 Networks

Post in 2016
A10 Networks, Inc. specializes in providing software and hardware solutions aimed at enhancing application delivery, security, and network performance. The company offers a range of products, including the Thunder Application Delivery Controller, which optimizes server load balancing, and the Lightning Application Delivery Controller, a cloud-native platform designed for application and microservices security. Additionally, A10 Networks provides a suite of security solutions, such as the Thunder Threat Protection System, which safeguards against distributed denial of service attacks, and the Thunder Convergent Firewall, which consolidates multiple security functions into one appliance. The company also features intelligent management tools like the Harmony Controller and aGalaxy TPS for efficient network management. A10 Networks serves a diverse clientele, including cloud providers, enterprises, and government organizations across various industries. Established in 2004 and based in San Jose, California, A10 Networks markets its products through direct sales and partnerships with distributors and system integrators.

aTyr Pharma

Post in 2016
aTyr Pharma is a biotherapeutics company based in San Diego, California, specializing in the discovery and development of innovative medicines utilizing novel immunological pathways. The company focuses primarily on ATYR1923, a clinical-stage fusion protein designed to down-regulate immune engagement in interstitial lung diseases by binding to the neuropilin-2 receptor. This candidate is currently undergoing Phase 1b/2a clinical trials. aTyr Pharma has established a strong intellectual property portfolio centered around Physiocrine-based compositions and therapeutic applications, particularly in immunomodulation disorders related to inflammation and immunity. Additionally, the company has formed collaborations with several institutions, including the University of Nebraska Medical Center, CSL Behring, Boston Children’s Hospital, and the Medical University of South Carolina, to advance its research and development efforts. Founded in 2005 by a prominent scientist from The Scripps Research Institute, aTyr is supported by leading life sciences investors.

Apama Medical

Debt Financing in 2016
Apama Medical, Inc. is a medical device company based in Campbell, California, specializing in catheter ablation technology for the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF). Established in 2009, the company has developed an innovative radiofrequency (RF) balloon catheter system that integrates multiple electrodes and combines the advantages of both RF point-by-point and balloon-based ablation techniques. This system features built-in digital cameras, LED lights, and sensing electrodes, allowing for real-time visualization and assessment of catheter electrode contact during procedures. Apama Medical aims to enhance the detection and treatment of heart rhythm disorders, ultimately enabling shorter procedure times and improved patient outcomes. As of October 2017, Apama Medical operates as a subsidiary of Boston Scientific Corporation.

ThreatMetrix

Debt Financing in 2016
ThreatMetrix Inc. specializes in providing security and fraud prevention solutions for businesses across various industries globally. The company’s flagship offering, the TrustDefender Cybercrime Protection Platform, enables real-time assessment of users and devices to identify potential fraudsters and hackers. This platform incorporates context-based authentication methods to mitigate online fraud and safeguard access to critical enterprise applications, while also defending against threats like account takeovers and payment fraud. Additionally, ThreatMetrix offers tailored security solutions, fraud prevention analysis, and forensic analysis services. Its clientele spans sectors such as e-commerce, insurance, healthcare, government, and financial institutions. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Jose, California, ThreatMetrix operates as a subsidiary of LexisNexis Risk Solutions Inc., leveraging insights from over 1.4 billion anonymized user identities to make informed authentication and trust decisions on a daily basis.

Redis

Series C in 2016
Redis is an open-source in-memory data structure platform developed for use as a database, cache, and message broker. Officially sponsored by Redis Ltd., the platform supports various data structures, including strings, hashes, lists, and sets, while providing features such as built-in replication, Lua scripting, and transaction management. Designed to enhance performance, Redis allows users to store data in memory, significantly reducing latency and improving throughput for applications. It offers high availability through Redis Sentinel and supports automatic partitioning with Redis Cluster. Since its inception in 2011, Redis has become a leader in caching solutions, serving over 10,000 customers globally and establishing a strong presence in major cities such as San Francisco, Austin, London, and Tel Aviv. The company aims to help digital businesses innovate and improve app speed through its cloud and on-premises database solutions.

Ignyta

Post in 2016
Ignyta, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing targeted therapies for cancer treatment. Based in San Diego, California, Ignyta specializes in molecularly targeted therapies aimed at eradicating residual diseases and improving patient outcomes. The company's key products include entrectinib, a tyrosine kinase inhibitor that targets specific proteins associated with various cancers, and RXDX-105, which is designed to treat RET-driven solid tumors. Additionally, Ignyta emphasizes the integration of companion diagnostics to better match therapies with patients likely to benefit from them. Founded in 2011, the company operates as a subsidiary of Roche Holdings, Inc., underscoring its commitment to advancing precision medicine in oncology.

EpiBiome

Debt Financing in 2016
EpiBiome, Inc. is a precision microbiome engineering company focused on developing therapies to combat infectious diseases in humans and agriculture without relying on small-molecule antibiotics. Founded in 2013 and based in South San Francisco, California, EpiBiome offers innovative phage therapy solutions that target specific strains within the microbiome, addressing issues such as antibiotic resistance and providing alternatives to traditional antibiotics. The company’s therapies are designed to treat conditions like mastitis in dairy cows and infections caused by Escherichia coli in humans. EpiBiome employs advanced sequencing and bioinformatic processes to identify pathogenic bacteria and microbiome alterations that may lead to disease, facilitating patient recovery and enhancing health outcomes. As of mid-2018, EpiBiome operates as a subsidiary of Locus Biosciences, Inc.

Verve

Debt Financing in 2016
Verve Wireless, Inc. is a mobile marketing platform that specializes in location-based advertising solutions for various industries, including retail, automotive, consumer packaged goods, and restaurants. Founded in 2005 and based in Carlsbad, California, the company utilizes proprietary location intelligence and advanced technology to create unique consumer profiles by combining real-world location data with offline demographic and transactional information. Verve offers a Local Merchant Offers platform, enabling multi-location retailers and small to medium-sized businesses to develop and manage dynamic mobile advertisements targeting consumers in close proximity to their stores. The company's omnichannel advertising platform connects advertisers, agencies, brands, and publishers, facilitating real-time engagement while prioritizing user privacy. Verve serves over 5,000 advertisers and maintains direct relationships with more than 4,000 publishers and apps worldwide, enhancing the effectiveness and reach of mobile advertising campaigns.

Intarcia Therapeutics

Debt Financing in 2016
Intarcia Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for chronic conditions that require long-term management. The company is known for its innovative Medici Drug Delivery System, which facilitates subcutaneous delivery of therapies for diseases such as type 2 diabetes, obesity, and autoimmune disorders. Its lead product, ITCA 650, is currently in phase 3 clinical trials designed to provide sustained treatment for diabetes through a steady-state dosing system. Additionally, Intarcia's DUROS platform stabilizes and delivers therapeutic proteins and peptides, including devices aimed at treating conditions such as Hepatitis C. Founded in 1997 and originally named BioMedicines, the company rebranded to Intarcia Therapeutics in 2004. It is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with a manufacturing facility in Hayward, California, and a research and development center in Durham, North Carolina.

Sage Intacct

Debt Financing in 2016
Sage Intacct, Inc. is a cloud accounting software company that specializes in financial management solutions for businesses and certified public accounting firms. The company's software suite includes applications for general ledger accounting, accounts payable, order management, accounts receivable, and cash management, among others. Sage Intacct also offers tools for financial reporting, contract and subscription billing, revenue management, and project accounting. Its services extend to professional support, training, and educational resources. The company serves a diverse range of sectors, including healthcare, nonprofits, hospitality, and wholesale distribution, primarily in the North American market. Headquartered in San Jose, California, with additional locations in India and Romania, Sage Intacct has established itself as a leader in customer satisfaction and innovation within the cloud ERP space. The company was founded in 1999 and rebranded from Intacct Corporation in 2017, operating as a subsidiary of The Sage Group plc.

Wrap

Series C in 2016
Wrap is a mobile-first storytelling and commerce platform that offers a web-based alternative to traditional apps, enabling brands, publishers, and digital businesses to engage their audiences effectively. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, Wrap allows users to experience app-like interactions through its unique authoring tools and SaaS platform, which deliver content in bite-sized formats that capture and maintain attention. These experiences can be shared via links, images, or embeds and function seamlessly across various web platforms, applications, and devices without requiring downloads. By facilitating deeper relationships between companies and their customers, Wrap creates opportunities for new business models that enhance loyalty and drive revenue growth.

Arcadia Biosciences

Post in 2015
Arcadia Biosciences is an agricultural technology company that focuses on developing crop productivity traits, particularly in hemp, wheat, and soybean. The company aims to enhance farm economics by improving crop performance in the field and increasing the value of these crops as food ingredients, health and wellness products, and for industrial applications. Its product offerings include GoodHemp, a range of non-GMO hemp seed varieties, and GoodWheat, which transforms wheat into a functional food to meet consumer demands. Additionally, the company has developed nutritional oils and a drought and herbicide-tolerant soybean trait known as HB4. Arcadia collaborates with various partners, including Ardent Mills and Corteva AgriScience, and operates in multiple regions, including the United States, Canada, Africa, and India. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Davis, California, Arcadia Biosciences utilizes advanced breeding and biotechnology techniques to create value for consumers, processors, and farmers.

Patara Pharma

Series A in 2015
Patara Pharma, LLC operates in the healthcare industry focusing on the biotechnology business. The company is engaged in developing a new therapy for the treatment of allergic and immunologic diseases and conditions that affect orphan patient populations, providing patients with the drug required for their treatment. It was incorporated in 2013 and is based in San Diego, California.
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