Eruditus Executive Education
Series F in 2024
Eruditus Executive Education Pvt. Ltd. is a provider of executive education programs aimed at mid-career professionals. Founded in 2010 and based in Mumbai, India, the company has expanded its presence internationally with offices in Dubai and Singapore. Eruditus collaborates with over 30 prestigious universities, such as MIT, Harvard, and INSEAD, to offer a diverse portfolio of management courses, workshops, and custom programs. These programs are designed to develop leadership skills and are available in various formats, including online and in-person sessions, catering to corporate clients and professionals from more than 80 countries. With a focus on accessibility, many courses are offered in multiple languages, enabling a broader reach for learners seeking to enhance their knowledge and advance their careers.
BillEase offers applications that split customers' payments into interest-bearing installments. The company also provides in-app services like personal loans, mobile loads, gaming credits, and e-wallet top-ups. Users can purchase goods and services online and split their payments into installments. The service is designed to provide a more flexible payment option for customers who prefer to spread the cost of their purchases over time without incurring high-interest fees typically associated with credit cards.
Hayden AI
Series C in 2024
Hayden AI is a technology company focused on developing artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions aimed at enhancing urban mobility and public transit systems. The company specializes in automated enforcement of dedicated bus lanes and bus stops, which contributes to faster public transportation, increased street safety, and sustainability. By leveraging an autonomous traffic management platform, Hayden AI utilizes advanced technologies and a network of connected mobile devices to improve urban life and support the creation of smarter cities. Its AI-powered mobility solutions are designed to detect, analyze, and address traffic incidents, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for communities.
Foodsmart
Private Equity Round in 2024
Foodsmart is a digital nutrition platform focused on enhancing health outcomes through personalized dietary recommendations. The company aims to support individuals dealing with chronic diseases and food insecurity by collaborating with health plans and healthcare providers. Its online telehealth application offers real-time guidance across various settings, including homes, workplaces, grocery stores, and restaurants. This comprehensive approach enables users to make healthier food choices and select recipes that can mitigate chronic health issues, thereby promoting overall well-being. By providing access to affordable and tailored healthy eating options, Foodsmart strives to empower individuals to improve their nutrition and health.
Sionna Therapeutics
Series C in 2024
Sionna Therapeutics was formed in late 2019, leveraging 10 years of large pharma scientific investment and expertise. Our experienced scientific team has been on a mission to fully normalize CFTR function. In the three decades since the discovery of the genetic defects that cause cystic fibrosis (CF), researchers have made remarkable advances for patients. Yet the ultimate goal of CF drug development – to fully normalize the function of CFTR, the key protein leading to the pathology of CF – has remained out of reach.
Outcomes First Group
Acquisition in 2023
Outcomes First Group Holdings Ltd. is a provider of social care and education services in England and Wales, focusing on individuals with specific needs. It offers residential care for adults with learning disabilities, challenging behaviors, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and health issues. The company also runs children's day schools and residential facilities for young adults with autism spectrum conditions. Additionally, it operates educational centers for children aged three and a half to 19 diagnosed with autism, delivering both national curriculum and vocational training to enhance their educational outcomes and foster self-development. Founded in 1994 and based in Havant, United Kingdom, Outcomes First Group serves local authorities and aims to support the educational and personal growth of its clients. As of 2019, it functions as a subsidiary of The National Fostering Agency Limited.
RefleXion Medical
Venture Round in 2023
RefleXion Medical Inc. is a medical equipment company based in Hayward, California, focused on revolutionizing cancer treatment through its biologically-guided radiotherapy system (BgRT). This innovative technology allows tumors to continuously signal their location during treatment, enabling the simultaneous targeting of multiple tumors, even in cases of metastasized cancer. The RefleXion X1 machine is cleared for various forms of radiotherapy, including stereotactic body radiotherapy, stereotactic radiosurgery, and intensity-modulated radiotherapy. The BgRT system utilizes positron-emission tomography (PET) imaging data to synchronize tumor location information with the linear accelerator, allowing for real-time adjustments in treatment delivery with subsecond latency. RefleXion Medical has established strategic collaborations with Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited and HealthMyne Inc. since its incorporation in 2009.
UBQ Materials
Venture Round in 2023
UBQ Materials is a company that converts mixed household waste into a sustainable composite material designed to replace traditional oil-based plastics. By utilizing an innovative technology, UBQ Materials transforms heterogeneous waste inputs into a consistent, usable thermoplastic material known as UBQ™, which supports manufacturers in their sustainability efforts. This process not only diverts waste from landfills but also significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions. By providing an eco-friendly alternative to conventional plastics, UBQ Materials enables corporate clients to minimize their reliance on finite natural resources and lower their overall carbon footprint.
Banyan Treatment Centers
Venture Round in 2023
Banyan Treatment Centers specializes in addiction treatment and detox services for a wide range of substances. The organization emphasizes individualized care to address the unique challenges faced by each client struggling with addiction, alcoholism, or mental health issues. Recognizing the potential dangers of withdrawal, Banyan provides supervised medical detox to ensure the safety and well-being of clients during the recovery process. With a commitment to a comprehensive continuum of care, Banyan aims to support individuals in achieving lasting sobriety and improving their overall quality of life.
Form Energy
Series E in 2022
Form Energy, Inc. is a company focused on developing long-duration energy storage systems aimed at transforming the electric grid by enabling the reliable use of renewable energy sources such as wind and solar. Established in 2017 and based in Somerville, Massachusetts, Form Energy is known for its innovative iron-air battery technology, which allows for the storage of electricity over extended periods, making renewable energy more dispatchable throughout the year. This technology not only helps to replace conventional fossil fuel-based generation but also enhances transmission capacity without the need for new infrastructure. By facilitating deep decarbonization of the electric system, Form Energy plays a significant role in reducing carbon emissions and promoting a sustainable energy future.
GridServe
Private Equity Round in 2022
GridServe provides world class, turnkey product and service solutions that deliver dependable, low cost, clean energy for the most demanding critical power infrastructure applications.
Little Leaf Farms
Series B in 2022
Little Leaf Farms, LLC is a producer of greenhouse-grown lettuce and leafy greens based in Carlisle, Massachusetts. Incorporated in 2015, the company specializes in providing fresh, locally grown baby greens to consumers in New England throughout the year. Its product offerings include a variety of greens such as arugula, green leaf, red leaf, and baby crispy green leaf, available in convenient mixes like spring mix and red and green leaf. By operating a greenhouse in Devens, Massachusetts, Little Leaf Farms ensures that its products can be delivered to stores within a day of harvest, significantly reducing the transportation time compared to lettuce sourced from the West Coast. The company emphasizes sustainable growing practices aimed at minimizing environmental impact while delivering high-quality produce to local salad enthusiasts.
Sling Therapeutics
Series A in 2022
Sling Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company specializing in late-stage development of linsitinib, an oral small molecule intended for treating thyroid eye disease. Their mission is to provide additional therapeutic options for patients and healthcare professionals within the ophthalmology, endocrinology, and rare disease communities, aiming to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.
International Medical University
Acquisition in 2022
International Medical University, located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is the country's first and most established private medical and health sciences university. It offers a range of academic programs in medicine, dentistry, life sciences, and pharmacy, catering to students at pre-university, undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing professional development levels. The university is dedicated to excellence in healthcare education and is committed to adapting its curriculum to the rapid advancements in technology that are influencing healthcare practices. Through its specialized focus on medicine and health sciences, International Medical University aims to prepare future healthcare professionals to meet the evolving demands of the industry.
Sionna Therapeutics
Series B in 2022
Sionna Therapeutics was formed in late 2019, leveraging 10 years of large pharma scientific investment and expertise. Our experienced scientific team has been on a mission to fully normalize CFTR function. In the three decades since the discovery of the genetic defects that cause cystic fibrosis (CF), researchers have made remarkable advances for patients. Yet the ultimate goal of CF drug development – to fully normalize the function of CFTR, the key protein leading to the pathology of CF – has remained out of reach.
RefleXion Medical
Venture Round in 2022
RefleXion Medical Inc. is a medical equipment company based in Hayward, California, focused on revolutionizing cancer treatment through its biologically-guided radiotherapy system (BgRT). This innovative technology allows tumors to continuously signal their location during treatment, enabling the simultaneous targeting of multiple tumors, even in cases of metastasized cancer. The RefleXion X1 machine is cleared for various forms of radiotherapy, including stereotactic body radiotherapy, stereotactic radiosurgery, and intensity-modulated radiotherapy. The BgRT system utilizes positron-emission tomography (PET) imaging data to synchronize tumor location information with the linear accelerator, allowing for real-time adjustments in treatment delivery with subsecond latency. RefleXion Medical has established strategic collaborations with Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited and HealthMyne Inc. since its incorporation in 2009.
Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers
Acquisition in 2022
Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers is a healthcare provider focused on delivering high-quality medical care to pediatric and special needs patients. The company operates ambulatory surgery centers that specialize in a range of services, including dentistry and oral surgery performed under general anesthesia. By prioritizing accessibility and affordability, Blue Cloud aims to ensure that children and individuals with special needs receive comprehensive dental care from qualified professionals in a local setting.
Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine
Venture Round in 2022
Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine is a private, investor-owned, free-standing, independently operated, and licensed college.
Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine
Venture Round in 2022
Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine is dedicated to training high-quality osteopathic physicians prepared to care for people.
UBQ Materials
Venture Round in 2021
UBQ Materials is a company that converts mixed household waste into a sustainable composite material designed to replace traditional oil-based plastics. By utilizing an innovative technology, UBQ Materials transforms heterogeneous waste inputs into a consistent, usable thermoplastic material known as UBQ™, which supports manufacturers in their sustainability efforts. This process not only diverts waste from landfills but also significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions. By providing an eco-friendly alternative to conventional plastics, UBQ Materials enables corporate clients to minimize their reliance on finite natural resources and lower their overall carbon footprint.
Persefoni
Series B in 2021
Persefoni AI Inc., established in 2020 and headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-based platform for carbon footprint accounting and management. The company's core product, Persefoni, is a SaaS-based platform that measures, analyzes, plans, forecasts, and reports organizational and investment portfolio carbon footprints. It provides actionable performance context, enabling businesses to manage carbon transactions and inventory with the same rigor as financial transactions. Persefoni caters to a wide range of clients, including institutional investors, sustainability teams, CFOs, and business unit leaders, offering tools for carbon accounting, planning, forecasting, and sustainability reporting. The platform serves as a single source of carbon truth, facilitating compliance with stakeholder and regulatory climate disclosure requirements.
Rad Power Bikes
Series D in 2021
Rad Power Bikes LLC, based in Seattle, Washington, is North America's largest electric bike brand, incorporated in 2015. The company designs and manufactures electric bicycles suitable for both on and off-road use, offering feature-rich and affordable options tailored to individual needs. In addition to its bikes, Rad Power Bikes provides a range of accessories, including bags, fenders, racks, and safety products, as well as replacement parts like batteries and tires. Utilizing a direct-to-consumer sales model, the company has experienced rapid growth and aims to democratize electric biking, making energy-efficient transportation accessible and enjoyable for a wide audience. With a team of over 700 employees, Rad Power Bikes is committed to transforming the landscape of electric mobility.
Varo Bank
Series E in 2021
Varo Money, Inc. is a digital bank based in San Francisco, California, that offers a range of online banking products and services, including bank and savings accounts, checking accounts, and overdraft protection. Established in 2015 and known for being the only U.S. consumer fintech with a national bank charter, Varo aims to serve as a comprehensive banking partner for millions of Americans, especially those seeking better financial solutions. The company combines fintech innovation with the security of a chartered bank, providing tools and insights to enhance financial resilience for its customers. Varo's platform also includes features such as spending analysis, real-time budgeting, cash flow forecasts, direct deposits, and online bill payments, all designed to empower users to make informed financial decisions and improve their overall financial well-being.
Teachers of Tomorrow
Acquisition in 2021
Teachers of Tomorrow, based in Houston, Texas, is a company that provides an alternate certification program for aspiring teachers. Since 2005, they have offered a state-accredited program that combines online and in-person training, focusing on pedagogy and classroom strategies. The program enables individuals with a bachelor's degree and content mastery to become certified teachers, supporting them throughout the certification process. Teachers of Tomorrow works closely with candidates, school districts, and administrators to ensure the best possible talent is placed in classrooms across Texas.
Human Interest
Series D in 2021
Human Interest is a retirement plan provider based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015 by Paul Sawaya and Roger Lee. The company specializes in making it easy for small and medium-sized businesses to offer retirement savings plans to their employees. Human Interest has developed an end-to-end technology platform that addresses administrative and compliance challenges, providing affordable and straightforward employee retirement plans. This platform automatically creates employee accounts and syncs deductions with payroll providers, while also offering personalized investment advice. Through these services, Human Interest has assisted thousands of businesses across America in providing retirement accounts to their employees.
Fourth Partner Energy
Private Equity Round in 2021
Fourth Partner Energy is a Hyderabad-based company specializing in turnkey rooftop solar energy solutions for customers in India. Founded in 2010, it focuses on manufacturing solar energy applications, including solar lanterns, home lighting systems, solar street lights, and photovoltaic panels. The company aims to build, develop, and manage a significant portfolio of decentralized solar power assets, positioning itself as a leading provider of renewable energy services in the region. In addition to its product offerings, Fourth Partner Energy provides financial structuring, design, turnkey execution, and panel cleaning services, ensuring customers have access to efficient power generation and maintenance solutions. As an MNRE empanelled Channel Partner and an ISO 9001:2008 certified company, it collaborates with various state bodies to promote sustainable energy initiatives.
Climavision
Series A in 2021
Climavision is a pioneering company in climate technology, specializing in advanced weather solutions aimed at mitigating the economic risks associated with climate change for various stakeholders, including businesses, governments, and communities. The company integrates a high-resolution weather radar and satellite network with sophisticated weather prediction modeling, leveraging decades of industry expertise. By utilizing proprietary data collected at lower altitudes and employing state-of-the-art machine learning and artificial intelligence, Climavision delivers forecasting capabilities that are ten times more precise than traditional methods. This innovative approach effectively addresses critical coverage gaps in the existing radar networks across the United States, thereby significantly enhancing the accuracy and timeliness of weather forecasts.
Ceribell, Inc. is a medical technology company based in Mountain View, California, that specializes in the design and manufacture of devices for acquiring and interpreting electroencephalography (EEG) data. Founded in 2014, Ceribell focuses on making EEG technology more accessible, efficient, and cost-effective, particularly in acute care settings. The company's flagship product, the Ceribell EEG System, includes a portable EEG headband and a compact recorder that provide clinical-quality EEG results without the need for a trained EEG technologist. This system can be set up by healthcare providers in just six minutes, facilitating quicker clinical decision-making. An innovative feature of the Ceribell System is its Brain Stethoscope function, which translates brainwave patterns into sound to aid in the detection of seizures, including non-convulsive seizures. This capability enables earlier diagnosis and targeted treatment, potentially reducing mortality, length of hospital stays, and the risk of complications for patients with serious neurological conditions.
Nithio Holdings is an energy finance company established in 2018 and headquartered in Washington, D.C. It specializes in providing data-driven financing solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the off-grid energy sector across sub-Saharan Africa. Nithio leverages a proprietary artificial intelligence risk analytics engine to support distributed energy service companies, capital providers, governments, and other stakeholders involved in the solar energy market. The company focuses on enhancing access to solar home systems, productive use appliances, agribusiness, and microfinance, thereby facilitating sustainable energy solutions in underserved regions.
Livekindly
Venture Round in 2021
Livekindly is a Canadian company that operates a news and media platform focused on sustainable living, food, health, and cruelty-free beauty. It publishes informative and thought-provoking content, including news stories, vegan recipes, and expert advice, to promote a more compassionate and sustainable lifestyle. Additionally, Livekindly runs a subscription-based service, Kindmind, offering plant-based meal plans, shopping guides, and expert sessions. The company also produces and distributes plant-based food products, partnering with forward-looking poultry production companies to transition towards more sustainable options. Livekindly's portfolio includes brands like The Fry Family Food Co. and LikeMeat, and it aims to transform the global food system by embracing plant-based alternatives.
Airtel Mobile Commerce BV
Private Equity Round in 2021
Airtel Mobile Commerce BV is an Airtel Africa subsidiary that serves as the holding company for several of the company's mobile money operations in 14 African countries, including Kenya, Uganda, and Nigeria. The mobile money division runs one of the continent's largest financial services. It allows users to access mobile wallets, international money transfers, loans, and virtual credit cards.
Rad Power Bikes
Venture Round in 2021
Rad Power Bikes LLC, based in Seattle, Washington, is North America's largest electric bike brand, incorporated in 2015. The company designs and manufactures electric bicycles suitable for both on and off-road use, offering feature-rich and affordable options tailored to individual needs. In addition to its bikes, Rad Power Bikes provides a range of accessories, including bags, fenders, racks, and safety products, as well as replacement parts like batteries and tires. Utilizing a direct-to-consumer sales model, the company has experienced rapid growth and aims to democratize electric biking, making energy-efficient transportation accessible and enjoyable for a wide audience. With a team of over 700 employees, Rad Power Bikes is committed to transforming the landscape of electric mobility.
Benevity
Venture Round in 2021
Benevity, Inc. is a Calgary-based software social enterprise that specializes in workplace giving and volunteer management solutions. Founded in 2008, the company provides a comprehensive platform that includes features such as custom cause portfolios, disaster response capabilities, and both company and user-generated volunteering. Benevity also offers consumer engagement tools like integrated donation management and loyalty rewards, along with professional services that encompass charity vetting, donation processing, and international program development. The company's products enable organizations to enhance their corporate social responsibility initiatives and foster employee engagement while facilitating charitable contributions and community investment. Benevity aims to connect corporate values with communities, helping clients create a positive workplace culture and effectively manage their social impact efforts.
Element Markets
Acquisition in 2021
Element Markets is a renewable natural gas marketing and environmental commodities company that applies its diverse expertise to provide structured environmental compliance and optimization services to corporate and institutional clients. The company has a successful track record within the renewable natural gas, low carbon fuels, emissions, carbon, and renewable energy credit markets. Element Markets LLC is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Meishubao
Series D in 2020
Meishubao is a company dedicated to advancing art education through its innovative platform. It operates primarily in the realm of children's art education, offering a variety of resources including online reviews of artworks, instructional videos, and personalized art classes. By integrating digital technology into its educational approach, Meishubao aims to foster creativity and enhance aesthetic learning. The platform not only provides access to art education but also creates a community for users to explore and develop their artistic skills effectively.
Green Monday
Venture Round in 2020
Green Monday Holdings is a Hong Kong-based company founded in 2012 that specializes in manufacturing and distributing plant-based pork substitute products and frozen meals. The company offers a range of products including OmniPork, which features various options such as luncheon meat, strips, buns, and dumplings, all designed to provide healthier alternatives to traditional meat. In addition to its product offerings, Green Monday operates a chain of vegetarian-focused retail outlets and cafes, promoting a sustainable and healthy lifestyle. The company's mission emphasizes encouraging individuals to adopt low-carbon living practices, particularly by participating in initiatives like "Meatless Mondays" to foster social and environmental responsibility.
Frontier Markets
Seed Round in 2020
Frontier Markets is a company focused on enhancing the quality of life for rural customers in India by providing access to essential products and services. Recognizing that 551 million rural individuals lack sufficient infrastructure for economic improvement, the company utilizes a women-centric model to foster local entrepreneurship. Frontier Markets recruits and trains women, known as Saral Jeevan Sahelis, who leverage a digital platform, the Meri Saheli app, to facilitate door-to-door sales and deliveries. This approach not only empowers women but also enables them to earn a sustainable income while serving their communities. The company has successfully connected over 700,000 rural customers to more than one million quality solutions in sectors such as clean energy, agriculture, and homecare. By collaborating with fintech and FMCG companies, Frontier Markets offers additional services, including doorstep ATM access and essential goods delivery. With a strong emphasis on local distribution and technology, Frontier Markets aims to scale its operations and connect 100 million rural customers with a network of digitally proficient women entrepreneurs, effectively addressing the last-mile delivery challenge in rural India.
Varo Bank
Series D in 2020
Varo Money, Inc. is a digital bank based in San Francisco, California, that offers a range of online banking products and services, including bank and savings accounts, checking accounts, and overdraft protection. Established in 2015 and known for being the only U.S. consumer fintech with a national bank charter, Varo aims to serve as a comprehensive banking partner for millions of Americans, especially those seeking better financial solutions. The company combines fintech innovation with the security of a chartered bank, providing tools and insights to enhance financial resilience for its customers. Varo's platform also includes features such as spending analysis, real-time budgeting, cash flow forecasts, direct deposits, and online bill payments, all designed to empower users to make informed financial decisions and improve their overall financial well-being.
RefleXion Medical
Series D in 2020
RefleXion Medical Inc. is a medical equipment company based in Hayward, California, focused on revolutionizing cancer treatment through its biologically-guided radiotherapy system (BgRT). This innovative technology allows tumors to continuously signal their location during treatment, enabling the simultaneous targeting of multiple tumors, even in cases of metastasized cancer. The RefleXion X1 machine is cleared for various forms of radiotherapy, including stereotactic body radiotherapy, stereotactic radiosurgery, and intensity-modulated radiotherapy. The BgRT system utilizes positron-emission tomography (PET) imaging data to synchronize tumor location information with the linear accelerator, allowing for real-time adjustments in treatment delivery with subsecond latency. RefleXion Medical has established strategic collaborations with Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited and HealthMyne Inc. since its incorporation in 2009.
Rallybio, LLC is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in New Haven, Connecticut, focused on developing innovative therapies for patients with severe and rare disorders. Founded in 2018, Rallybio is dedicated to addressing critical medical needs, particularly in the fields of hematology, immuno-inflammation, maternal-fetal health, and metabolic disorders. Its lead product candidate, RLYB211, is designed for the prevention of fetal and neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia (FNAIT), a serious condition that can lead to uncontrolled bleeding in fetuses and newborns. The company emphasizes the use of antibodies, small molecules, and engineered proteins in its drug development efforts. Rallybio is supported by a team of experienced professionals with extensive expertise in biopharmaceutical research and development, particularly in the realm of rare diseases.
Mines.io, Inc. is a financial analytics company that operates a platform focused on mobile data. Its flagship product, Mteka, is an in-memory analytics solution capable of processing vast amounts of mobile carrier data rapidly, allowing for the creation and deployment of predictive models in real time. The company's services are designed to assist mobile operators in monetizing their data while enabling financial institutions to expand their customer reach. Among its offerings are a credit scoring service that evaluates consumer credit risk based on mobile behavior, a fraud detection system that identifies suspicious activities in real time, and behavior modeling tools that enhance customer identity verification. Additionally, the company employs risk analysis and machine learning techniques to help insurance providers tailor premiums based on consumer risk profiles. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, Mines.io aims to leverage mobile data to improve financial services and consumer access to credit.
Migo is an embedded lending software that specializes in microfinance, credit, and loan services.
Pearl Dairy Farms
Venture Round in 2019
Pearl Dairy Farms Limited is a dairy processing company based in Mbarara, Uganda, established in 2013. The company specializes in producing and selling a variety of dairy products under its LATO brand. To support its operations, Pearl Dairy Farms procures raw materials and milk from local farmers, contributing to the agricultural economy. Additionally, the company engages in initiatives such as the Dairy Development Program, which includes farmer training and assistance, as well as the establishment of milk collection centers to facilitate efficient sourcing of raw materials.
Varo Bank
Series C in 2019
Varo Money, Inc. is a digital bank based in San Francisco, California, that offers a range of online banking products and services, including bank and savings accounts, checking accounts, and overdraft protection. Established in 2015 and known for being the only U.S. consumer fintech with a national bank charter, Varo aims to serve as a comprehensive banking partner for millions of Americans, especially those seeking better financial solutions. The company combines fintech innovation with the security of a chartered bank, providing tools and insights to enhance financial resilience for its customers. Varo's platform also includes features such as spending analysis, real-time budgeting, cash flow forecasts, direct deposits, and online bill payments, all designed to empower users to make informed financial decisions and improve their overall financial well-being.
Frontier Markets
Seed Round in 2019
Frontier Markets is a company focused on enhancing the quality of life for rural customers in India by providing access to essential products and services. Recognizing that 551 million rural individuals lack sufficient infrastructure for economic improvement, the company utilizes a women-centric model to foster local entrepreneurship. Frontier Markets recruits and trains women, known as Saral Jeevan Sahelis, who leverage a digital platform, the Meri Saheli app, to facilitate door-to-door sales and deliveries. This approach not only empowers women but also enables them to earn a sustainable income while serving their communities. The company has successfully connected over 700,000 rural customers to more than one million quality solutions in sectors such as clean energy, agriculture, and homecare. By collaborating with fintech and FMCG companies, Frontier Markets offers additional services, including doorstep ATM access and essential goods delivery. With a strong emphasis on local distribution and technology, Frontier Markets aims to scale its operations and connect 100 million rural customers with a network of digitally proficient women entrepreneurs, effectively addressing the last-mile delivery challenge in rural India.
Zipline Inc. is a California-based company that specializes in the design, manufacture, and operation of drones for delivering essential medical supplies. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Half Moon Bay, the company aims to ensure that every individual has immediate access to vital medical products, including vaccines, medicines, and blood. Zipline operates a sophisticated autonomous logistics network, utilizing proprietary fixed-wing drones to facilitate rapid deliveries to hospitals and health centers, particularly in remote areas. The company not only designs and tests its drones but also assembles the technology that underpins its distribution capabilities, thereby enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of medical supply delivery.
Bankingly
Series A in 2018
Bankingly is a fintech company founded in 2015 and based in Montevideo, Uruguay, dedicated to enhancing digital banking services for financial institutions in emerging markets. The company offers a software as a service (SaaS) platform that enables its clients to promote digital channels, thereby fostering financial inclusion for millions of people. Bankingly's cloud-hosted technologies allow financial institutions to manage their products, facilitate digital transactions, and engage with customers through a mobile application, transactional website, and chatbot, among other tools. With a focus on affordability, the pricing model is based on the number of active users, helping clients align costs with benefits. The company prioritizes a streamlined implementation process while maintaining high standards of functionality and cybersecurity. Currently, Bankingly's technology supports over 1.5 million users across more than 100 financial entities.
CFPA Microfinance Management
Series C in 2018
CFPA Microfinance Management Co Ltd. is a microfinance institution based in Beijing, China, established in 1996. The company focuses on providing financial services to impoverished populations in rural areas, aiming to alleviate poverty through tailored microfinance solutions. CFPA offers microloans and technical training programs that support financially disadvantaged farmers by equipping them with essential skills in finance, agriculture, information technology, and loan management. Additionally, the company provides a market-oriented service known as Pro-Poor Action, which helps create selling platforms through market information training and marketing channel expansion. By addressing the unique needs of rural low-income groups, CFPA Microfinance Management seeks to enhance their economic prospects and facilitate their rise out of poverty.
SystemOne
Series A in 2018
SystemOne Technologies, Inc., established in 2012, is a healthcare technology company based in Springfield, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Johannesburg, South Africa. It specializes in developing data-driven solutions for infectious disease surveillance and response. The company's core product, GxAlert, is a software platform that aggregates and analyzes pertinent health data, providing real-time insights into disease patterns, treatment outcomes, and clinical diagnosis. This platform facilitates rapid decision-making by enabling users to track and manage infectious diseases more effectively, ensuring that every positive diagnosis is linked to a patient and treatment is confirmed.
Ceribell, Inc. is a medical technology company based in Mountain View, California, that specializes in the design and manufacture of devices for acquiring and interpreting electroencephalography (EEG) data. Founded in 2014, Ceribell focuses on making EEG technology more accessible, efficient, and cost-effective, particularly in acute care settings. The company's flagship product, the Ceribell EEG System, includes a portable EEG headband and a compact recorder that provide clinical-quality EEG results without the need for a trained EEG technologist. This system can be set up by healthcare providers in just six minutes, facilitating quicker clinical decision-making. An innovative feature of the Ceribell System is its Brain Stethoscope function, which translates brainwave patterns into sound to aid in the detection of seizures, including non-convulsive seizures. This capability enables earlier diagnosis and targeted treatment, potentially reducing mortality, length of hospital stays, and the risk of complications for patients with serious neurological conditions.
Mines.io, Inc. is a financial analytics company that operates a platform focused on mobile data. Its flagship product, Mteka, is an in-memory analytics solution capable of processing vast amounts of mobile carrier data rapidly, allowing for the creation and deployment of predictive models in real time. The company's services are designed to assist mobile operators in monetizing their data while enabling financial institutions to expand their customer reach. Among its offerings are a credit scoring service that evaluates consumer credit risk based on mobile behavior, a fraud detection system that identifies suspicious activities in real time, and behavior modeling tools that enhance customer identity verification. Additionally, the company employs risk analysis and machine learning techniques to help insurance providers tailor premiums based on consumer risk profiles. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, Mines.io aims to leverage mobile data to improve financial services and consumer access to credit.
DreamBox Learning
Series C in 2018
DreamBox Learning, Inc. is an educational technology company that specializes in online mathematics software for elementary and middle school students. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, with an additional office in Raleigh, North Carolina, the company provides an intelligent adaptive learning platform designed to align with educational standards in the United States and Canada. Its flagship product, DreamBox Learning, offers a K-8 math curriculum that allows teachers to assign personalized learning paths based on real-time proficiency data. Additionally, the platform includes AssignFocus, which enables educators to create targeted assignments for specific standards, and MyFlexPD, a professional learning solution that assists teachers in tracking student progress and offering tailored support. DreamBox Learning serves a wide range of educational stakeholders, including administrators, math leaders, teachers, and parents, with the goal of enhancing student proficiency in mathematics through a personalized and adaptive learning experience.
Wilderness Holdings
Post in 2018
Wilderness Holdings Limited is an ecotourism company based in Gaborone, Botswana, that was founded in 1983. It operates a network of responsible tourism ventures, including Wilderness Safaris and the Governors' Camp Collection, which manage 48 safari camps and 32 aircraft across seven African countries: Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The company focuses on safari consulting, tour operations, and transfers, while also engaging in finance and asset management services. Wilderness Holdings is committed to building sustainable conservation economies and actively supports non-profit initiatives like Children in the Wilderness and the Wilderness Wildlife Trust to promote responsible tourism and environmental stewardship in southern Africa.
Grupo VI-DA
Series A in 2018
Grupo VI-DA is a technology-driven company based in Palermo, Argentina, with additional offices in Mexico, focused on providing Spanish-language digital content. The company develops multimedia platforms that cater to the Hispanic market, offering a range of digital reading products that include fiction, nonfiction, technical, and academic materials. By democratizing access to educational and entertainment content, Grupo VI-DA aims to meet the needs of students, schools, and consumers in an increasingly digital landscape. Its innovative products, such as Leamos, BIDI, and GrandesLibros, reflect the company's commitment to adapting to the evolving demands of society.
Fourth Partner Energy
Series B in 2018
Fourth Partner Energy is a Hyderabad-based company specializing in turnkey rooftop solar energy solutions for customers in India. Founded in 2010, it focuses on manufacturing solar energy applications, including solar lanterns, home lighting systems, solar street lights, and photovoltaic panels. The company aims to build, develop, and manage a significant portfolio of decentralized solar power assets, positioning itself as a leading provider of renewable energy services in the region. In addition to its product offerings, Fourth Partner Energy provides financial structuring, design, turnkey execution, and panel cleaning services, ensuring customers have access to efficient power generation and maintenance solutions. As an MNRE empanelled Channel Partner and an ISO 9001:2008 certified company, it collaborates with various state bodies to promote sustainable energy initiatives.
Cellulant
Series C in 2018
Cellulant Corporation is a prominent multinational payments company headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, focused on digitizing payments across Africa's major economies. Founded in 2004, Cellulant offers a comprehensive mobile payments platform that connects businesses and governments, facilitating various consumer payment solutions. Its key products include Mula, a versatile payment platform; Agrikore, a blockchain-based tool designed for the agriculture sector that streamlines contracting and digital payments; and Tingg, which enables users to manage card, bank, and bill payments seamlessly. By providing locally relevant payment solutions, Cellulant addresses the intricate needs of global, regional, and local merchants, making it easier for them to collect and make payments in multiple currencies.
Nithio Holdings is an energy finance company established in 2018 and headquartered in Washington, D.C. It specializes in providing data-driven financing solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the off-grid energy sector across sub-Saharan Africa. Nithio leverages a proprietary artificial intelligence risk analytics engine to support distributed energy service companies, capital providers, governments, and other stakeholders involved in the solar energy market. The company focuses on enhancing access to solar home systems, productive use appliances, agribusiness, and microfinance, thereby facilitating sustainable energy solutions in underserved regions.
RefleXion Medical
Series C in 2018
RefleXion Medical Inc. is a medical equipment company based in Hayward, California, focused on revolutionizing cancer treatment through its biologically-guided radiotherapy system (BgRT). This innovative technology allows tumors to continuously signal their location during treatment, enabling the simultaneous targeting of multiple tumors, even in cases of metastasized cancer. The RefleXion X1 machine is cleared for various forms of radiotherapy, including stereotactic body radiotherapy, stereotactic radiosurgery, and intensity-modulated radiotherapy. The BgRT system utilizes positron-emission tomography (PET) imaging data to synchronize tumor location information with the linear accelerator, allowing for real-time adjustments in treatment delivery with subsecond latency. RefleXion Medical has established strategic collaborations with Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited and HealthMyne Inc. since its incorporation in 2009.
C3.ai, Inc. is an enterprise artificial intelligence software company specializing in software-as-a-service applications aimed at accelerating digital transformation for businesses. The company offers the C3 AI Suite, an end-to-end platform that facilitates the design, development, and deployment of AI applications across various industries. Its portfolio includes industry-specific solutions such as inventory optimization, supply network risk assessment, customer churn management, production schedule optimization, predictive maintenance, and fraud detection. C3.ai serves a wide range of sectors, including oil and gas, manufacturing, financial services, healthcare, and telecommunications. Additionally, the company has formed strategic partnerships with major firms like Baker Hughes, FIS, Raytheon, Microsoft, and Adobe to enhance its offerings. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, C3.ai continues to innovate in the field of artificial intelligence, providing tools that significantly improve operational efficiency and decision-making for enterprises.
Zipline Inc. is a California-based company that specializes in the design, manufacture, and operation of drones for delivering essential medical supplies. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Half Moon Bay, the company aims to ensure that every individual has immediate access to vital medical products, including vaccines, medicines, and blood. Zipline operates a sophisticated autonomous logistics network, utilizing proprietary fixed-wing drones to facilitate rapid deliveries to hospitals and health centers, particularly in remote areas. The company not only designs and tests its drones but also assembles the technology that underpins its distribution capabilities, thereby enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of medical supply delivery.
ViewPoint Therapeutics
Series B in 2018
ViewPoint Therapeutics, founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in developing treatments for diseases caused by protein misfolding. Its primary focus is on age-related cataracts, a leading cause of blindness worldwide. The company's innovative approach involves creating crystallin stabilizers, including a small molecule active in preclinical models of cataracts. These stabilizers aim to prevent or reverse protein misfolding, which underlies various common disorders associated with aging. ViewPoint Therapeutics is committed to advancing its pipeline to deliver effective therapies for these conditions.
Varo Bank
Series B in 2018
Varo Money, Inc. is a digital bank based in San Francisco, California, that offers a range of online banking products and services, including bank and savings accounts, checking accounts, and overdraft protection. Established in 2015 and known for being the only U.S. consumer fintech with a national bank charter, Varo aims to serve as a comprehensive banking partner for millions of Americans, especially those seeking better financial solutions. The company combines fintech innovation with the security of a chartered bank, providing tools and insights to enhance financial resilience for its customers. Varo's platform also includes features such as spending analysis, real-time budgeting, cash flow forecasts, direct deposits, and online bill payments, all designed to empower users to make informed financial decisions and improve their overall financial well-being.
Acorns
Venture Round in 2018
Acorns is a financial technology company founded in 2012 and based in Irvine, California. The company offers a mobile application that enables individuals to automate micro-investments by rounding up their everyday purchases and investing the spare change into a diversified portfolio of exchange-traded funds. Acorns employs a proprietary financial engine to facilitate these micro-investments, allowing users to invest small amounts of money effortlessly. In addition to its investment services, Acorns provides debit card, personal checking, investment, and retirement account options, making it easier for users to manage their finances and grow their savings over time.
Digital House
Series B in 2017
Digital House is a coding school founded in 2015 and headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The company specializes in offering technology and coding courses designed to equip new generations of coders and digital professionals with the skills necessary to innovate and create in the digital landscape. By focusing on practical training and real-world applications, Digital House aims to empower its students to realize their aspirations in technology and coding.
Dharma Platform
Series A in 2017
Dharma Platform is a provider of an end-to-end data management solution designed to facilitate data-driven decision-making across various sectors. The company develops user-friendly software that enables users, regardless of their expertise, to efficiently gather, analyze, and share field-level information. Dharma's platform supports a wide range of applications, from tracking program performance and managing classroom attendance to capturing client data and conducting research on public health issues. By offering flexible and feature-rich tools, Dharma empowers organizations to utilize data effectively, thereby enhancing their operational efficiency and decision-making processes.
Brava Home
Series B in 2017
Brava Home, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, specializes in developing, manufacturing, and selling innovative kitchen appliances. As a subsidiary of The Middleby Corporation since November 2019, Brava Home integrates technology and design to create joyful cooking experiences at home. Their products, which include IoT-enabled devices, aim to save time and enhance convenience for users while empowering them to cook better meals at home.
Dodla Dairy
Private Equity Round in 2017
Dodla Dairy is an integrated dairy company based in South India, specializing in the processing and supply of milk and a diverse array of value-added dairy products. The company's product portfolio includes fresh milk, butter, ghee, paneer, curd, flavored milk, doodh peda, ice cream, and skimmed milk powder, all packaged to meet the varying needs of consumers. Dodla Dairy primarily generates its revenue from the Indian market, while also extending its reach to international customers.
EverFi, Inc. is a digital learning and education technology company that provides a diverse range of online courses focused on essential life skills for students. Its offerings include financial literacy, STEM readiness, health and wellness, diversity and inclusion, student loan management, digital citizenship, and career leadership, among others. The platform employs advanced instructional design techniques such as rich media, high-definition video, and interactive simulations to create an engaging learning experience. EverFi partners with over 7,000 schools, colleges, and universities across all 50 states, delivering its evidence-based programs free of charge to enhance educational outcomes. Founded in 2008 and based in Washington, D.C., the company aims to equip learners with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in the 21st century.