Dain DeGroff

Co-Founding Partner and President

David Pesikoff

Co-Founding Partner and President

81 past transactions

Arcadia

Venture Round in 2024
Arcadia, Inc. is a technology company focused on providing access to clean energy through its online platform. Founded in 2014 and based in Washington, D.C., the company connects users—ranging from residential homes to businesses—with renewable energy sources, such as wind farms and community solar projects. Its application enables users to manage their accounts, track energy usage, and participate in clean energy initiatives in their area. By democratizing access to energy data from over 125 utilities across the United States, Arcadia empowers consumers to transition away from fossil fuels and supports efforts to address energy inequality. The company also operates a leading community solar program, which contributes significantly to renewable energy generation while promoting economic growth.

Proscia

Series C in 2024
Proscia Inc. is a Philadelphia-based company that develops a cloud-based digital pathology platform aimed at enhancing cancer diagnosis and improving patient outcomes. Founded in 2014, Proscia's platform leverages advanced computing technologies to analyze data that is not perceptible to the human eye. By transforming this hidden data into actionable insights, the platform supports routine pathology operations and aids physicians in accelerating the development of life-saving medical advancements.

Nozomi Networks

Series E in 2024
Nozomi Networks Inc. specializes in cybersecurity solutions for operational technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) environments. The company offers a suite of products, including the Guardian system, which monitors network communications and device behavior to enhance visibility and awareness of OT and IoT activities. Additionally, Nozomi Networks provides a Central Management Console for unified oversight of its appliances and services like Threat Intelligence and Asset Intelligence, which keep the Guardian system updated with crucial data about device profiles and behaviors. Their solutions are designed to improve cybersecurity, operational reliability, and integration between IT and OT for various industries, including critical infrastructure, energy, manufacturing, and transportation. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Nozomi Networks has established a global presence with offices in multiple locations.

AssetWatch

Venture Round in 2024
AssetWatch specializes in proactive and predictive maintenance solutions aimed at preventing unplanned downtime for global manufacturers. The company offers an extensive remote condition monitoring service that integrates wireless sensors and communication hubs with sophisticated software. These wireless vibration and temperature sensors gather critical machine health data, which is analyzed using machine learning algorithms and the expertise of condition monitoring engineers. This analysis provides actionable insights that go beyond simple pass/fail assessments, enabling manufacturers to transition from a reactive to a proactive maintenance culture. By delivering prescriptive recommendations, AssetWatch supports manufacturers in optimizing their maintenance processes and enhancing operational reliability.

Proscia

Series C in 2022
Proscia Inc. is a Philadelphia-based company that develops a cloud-based digital pathology platform aimed at enhancing cancer diagnosis and improving patient outcomes. Founded in 2014, Proscia's platform leverages advanced computing technologies to analyze data that is not perceptible to the human eye. By transforming this hidden data into actionable insights, the platform supports routine pathology operations and aids physicians in accelerating the development of life-saving medical advancements.

AssetWatch

Series A in 2022
AssetWatch specializes in proactive and predictive maintenance solutions aimed at preventing unplanned downtime for global manufacturers. The company offers an extensive remote condition monitoring service that integrates wireless sensors and communication hubs with sophisticated software. These wireless vibration and temperature sensors gather critical machine health data, which is analyzed using machine learning algorithms and the expertise of condition monitoring engineers. This analysis provides actionable insights that go beyond simple pass/fail assessments, enabling manufacturers to transition from a reactive to a proactive maintenance culture. By delivering prescriptive recommendations, AssetWatch supports manufacturers in optimizing their maintenance processes and enhancing operational reliability.

Arcadia

Series E in 2022
Arcadia, Inc. is a technology company focused on providing access to clean energy through its online platform. Founded in 2014 and based in Washington, D.C., the company connects users—ranging from residential homes to businesses—with renewable energy sources, such as wind farms and community solar projects. Its application enables users to manage their accounts, track energy usage, and participate in clean energy initiatives in their area. By democratizing access to energy data from over 125 utilities across the United States, Arcadia empowers consumers to transition away from fossil fuels and supports efforts to address energy inequality. The company also operates a leading community solar program, which contributes significantly to renewable energy generation while promoting economic growth.

Heap

Series D in 2021
Heap automates away the annoying parts of analytics so that companies can focus on making smarter business decisions. The company's mission is to power business decisions with truth. It encourages companies to focus on discovering insights and taking action. With Heap, organizations can remove technical jams and obtain a single comprehensive view of the customers. The software automatically gathers, organizes, analyzes, and connects customer data, so businesses can create more valuable products and experiences. Heap serves over 6,000 companies in ecommerce, SaaS, fintech, retail, media, and beyond including Twilio, LendingClub, App Annie, Optimizely, Morningstar, Monotype, and Casper. Heap was founded on 2013 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Gradle Enterprise

Series C in 2021
Gradle Inc. specializes in software solutions that enhance developer productivity and satisfaction, primarily through its Develocity platform and the widely-used open-source Gradle Build Tool. Develocity, previously known as Gradle Enterprise, provides innovative technologies for accelerating build and test performance, along with analytics that help development teams improve the reliability of their toolchains. This approach aligns with the practice of Developer Productivity Engineering (DPE), which is adopted by leading companies such as Airbnb, LinkedIn, Microsoft, Nasdaq, and Netflix. By unifying and automating build processes, Gradle enables enterprises to efficiently build, automate, deliver, and maintain complex applications, thereby enhancing their capability to ship quality software rapidly and at scale.

Nozomi Networks

Series D in 2021
Nozomi Networks Inc. specializes in cybersecurity solutions for operational technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) environments. The company offers a suite of products, including the Guardian system, which monitors network communications and device behavior to enhance visibility and awareness of OT and IoT activities. Additionally, Nozomi Networks provides a Central Management Console for unified oversight of its appliances and services like Threat Intelligence and Asset Intelligence, which keep the Guardian system updated with crucial data about device profiles and behaviors. Their solutions are designed to improve cybersecurity, operational reliability, and integration between IT and OT for various industries, including critical infrastructure, energy, manufacturing, and transportation. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Nozomi Networks has established a global presence with offices in multiple locations.

FreightWaves

Private Equity Round in 2021
FreightWaves is a data and content forum that provides market participants with near-time analytics on the state of the freight market. The company offers current digital intelligence and context to the freight community on a central platform. The company's​ SaaS product, SONAR, is a freight market analytics tool and dashboard, aggregating billions of data points from hundreds of sources to provide the fastest data in the transportation and logistics sector. The platform is mode agnostic and has time-series and geo-based data from all modes of freight, including truck, rail, ocean, air, and warehouse. FreightWaves was founded to provide transparency and risk-management products to the freight markets. As a provider of aggregated data-sets across the North American freight markets, FreightWaves' SaaS platform helps companies take action based on the signals in the market.

Directly

Series B in 2020
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.

Suzy

Series C in 2020
Suzy, Inc. is a marketing technology company headquartered in New York City that specializes in creating on-demand connections between brands and consumers. The company offers a platform that harnesses insights from millions of consumers globally, providing real-time intelligence to help companies validate assumptions, develop effective marketing strategies, and enhance product offerings. Suzy's platform includes a membership program that rewards consumers for sharing their opinions and allows brands to gather feedback on products and campaigns. This direct line of communication empowers businesses to make informed decisions by accessing consumer insights instantly. Trusted by various Fortune 500 companies and innovative brands, Suzy facilitates real-time research and word-of-mouth marketing, aiding clients in understanding consumer needs and preferences effectively.

Aerospike

Series D in 2019
Aerospike, Inc. specializes in providing a high-performance NoSQL database that is tailored for real-time and mission-critical applications. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, with additional offices in Bengaluru, London, and Or Yehuda, the company offers both enterprise and open-source versions of its database. These solutions feature a flexible data model, key-value store, user-defined functions, geospatial capabilities, and geographic replication. Aerospike's database is optimized for speed and reliability, achieving sub-millisecond latency for read and write operations through an integrated approach of in-memory and on-disk storage within a distributed architecture. This makes it particularly suitable for applications requiring low-latency data access and high throughput, such as real-time analytics, personalized recommendations, ad targeting, and fraud detection. Additionally, Aerospike provides community and enterprise support, along with educational and consulting services, catering to developers building applications in various programming languages for both startups and large enterprises.

TheSquareFoot

Series B in 2019
SquareFoot is a New York-based commercial real estate technology company that provides online real estate search and concierge services. They provide access to available inventory via its online listings platform alongside technology and tools that make the space leasing process easy, enjoyable, and efficient.

SquareFoot

Series B in 2019
SquareFoot serves companies that are looking for their next office and care deeply about finding the right next home. Growing companies require flexible lease options, a stress-free process, and transparency throughout the leasing journey. SquareFoot provides a seamless experience supported by easy-to-use technology and a highly responsive team of real estate professionals working to match specific client needs with a strong knowledge of what the market has to offer at any given moment.

Heap

Series C in 2019
Heap automates away the annoying parts of analytics so that companies can focus on making smarter business decisions. The company's mission is to power business decisions with truth. It encourages companies to focus on discovering insights and taking action. With Heap, organizations can remove technical jams and obtain a single comprehensive view of the customers. The software automatically gathers, organizes, analyzes, and connects customer data, so businesses can create more valuable products and experiences. Heap serves over 6,000 companies in ecommerce, SaaS, fintech, retail, media, and beyond including Twilio, LendingClub, App Annie, Optimizely, Morningstar, Monotype, and Casper. Heap was founded on 2013 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

SquareFoot

Series A in 2018
SquareFoot serves companies that are looking for their next office and care deeply about finding the right next home. Growing companies require flexible lease options, a stress-free process, and transparency throughout the leasing journey. SquareFoot provides a seamless experience supported by easy-to-use technology and a highly responsive team of real estate professionals working to match specific client needs with a strong knowledge of what the market has to offer at any given moment.

TheSquareFoot

Series A in 2018
SquareFoot is a New York-based commercial real estate technology company that provides online real estate search and concierge services. They provide access to available inventory via its online listings platform alongside technology and tools that make the space leasing process easy, enjoyable, and efficient.

Bugcrowd

Series C in 2018
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.

Achates Power

Series D in 2017
Achates Power, Inc. is a San Diego-based company that develops and manufactures internal combustion engines for various sectors, including commercial trucks, passenger vehicles, military, maritime, and stationary power industries. Founded in 2004, the company specializes in opposed-piston, two-stroke, and compression ignition engines that enhance fuel efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Achates Power's innovative engine designs are compatible with existing fuel infrastructure, allowing manufacturers to meet stringent fuel efficiency and emissions standards without incurring significant additional costs or complexities. In addition to engine development, the company offers engineering services and technology licenses, providing clients with access to its designs, expertise, tools, control software, and patents.

LookingGlass Cyber Solutions

Series D in 2017
Lookingglass Cyber Solutions is a cybersecurity software company delivering deep visibility into the Internet threat landscape. Lookingglass helps organizations accurately and precisely anticipate and protect against targeted attacks by gathering, correlating, and analyzing threat information from within their own networks, supply chains, and the rest of the Internet. The company’s core product, ScoutVision, leverages an open architecture, which provides source and sensor agnostic Internet threat visibility - to help users rapidly respond to enterprise network threats – often before they can impact operations. The company was founded in 2006 and is based in Reston, Virginia.

Getaround

Series C in 2017
Getaround, Inc. is an online marketplace that facilitates peer-to-peer car sharing and local car rentals, allowing users to rent cars by the hour or day through its app. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, California, the company operates in several cities across the United States, including San Francisco, San Diego, Chicago, and Washington, D.C. Getaround’s platform utilizes patented technology to provide a contactless experience, eliminating the need for traditional rental procedures such as waiting in line or meeting car owners. Users can choose from a variety of vehicles, including luxury cars and trucks, while benefiting from included insurance and 24/7 roadside assistance. This model not only offers convenience but also helps car owners earn extra income, thereby reducing the cost of car ownership and promoting environmental sustainability.

SnapLogic

Series F in 2016
SnapLogic, Inc. is a provider of a cloud-based integration platform as a service (iPaaS), known as the SnapLogic Intelligent Integration Platform. This platform facilitates the integration of data from various sources, whether on-premises or in the cloud, enhancing data and process flow across applications, databases, and big data streams. SnapLogic allows users to unify multiple endpoints, including SaaS, ERP applications, and APIs, through a user-friendly interface that supports both IT professionals and business users. The platform offers pre-built integration templates to streamline projects and improve efficiency. Additionally, SnapLogic provides services such as onboarding, customer support, and education to ensure user success. The company serves a diverse clientele, including Global 2000 companies, independent software vendors, and various sectors such as human resources and online marketing. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, SnapLogic has expanded its presence with offices in major cities worldwide, including New York, London, Hyderabad, and Melbourne.

SquareFoot

Venture Round in 2016
SquareFoot serves companies that are looking for their next office and care deeply about finding the right next home. Growing companies require flexible lease options, a stress-free process, and transparency throughout the leasing journey. SquareFoot provides a seamless experience supported by easy-to-use technology and a highly responsive team of real estate professionals working to match specific client needs with a strong knowledge of what the market has to offer at any given moment.

D2iQ

Series C in 2016
D2iq, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a datacenter operating system (DCOS) to streamline the management and deployment of applications across physical and cloud-based infrastructures. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, D2iq's core product, Mesosphere DCOS, is built on open-source technology and simplifies the execution of applications in a data center environment, akin to launching apps on a personal computer. The company also offers solutions such as Mesosphere Infinity, which facilitates the transformation of Big Data into actionable insights, and Conductor, an interactive platform for hands-on cloud-native training. In addition to its software offerings, D2iq provides architectural and consulting services, including expert consultations, on-site training, and custom installations. The company's strategic alliances with prominent firms enhance its service offerings, enabling organizations to adopt open-source and cloud-native innovations effectively.

AlphaSense

Series A in 2016
AlphaSense, Inc. is a market intelligence platform that specializes in information discovery for research professionals. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in New York, the company operates additional offices in London, Helsinki, Pune, and the U.S. Its platform allows users to efficiently search and analyze a wide range of financial data, including filings, research reports, and news, by utilizing natural language processing and advanced search algorithms. With nearly 2,000 enterprise clients, including a significant number of S&P 500 companies, AlphaSense empowers organizations to make informed business decisions quickly and confidently. The platform's capabilities include setting alerts and navigating through vast amounts of data to extract crucial insights across various industries.

StayNTouch

Series A in 2016
StayNTouch, LLC is a provider of hotel management software that focuses on enhancing hotel operations and guest experiences through its innovative Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, with additional offices in Munich and Singapore, the company offers a suite of products designed to streamline hotel management. This includes Rover, a mobile property management system (PMS), and Zest, a guest interface platform that facilitates mobile check-in and check-out, room upgrades, and upsells. StayNTouch's technology enables hotels, resorts, and casinos to improve service levels, boost revenue, and foster guest loyalty by integrating self-service capabilities and simplifying operational processes. The company operates as a subsidiary of MCR Investors LLC, reflecting its ongoing commitment to transforming the hospitality industry through advanced technology solutions.

OpenHouse

Series A in 2015
OpenHouse helps buyers and sellers make smarter decisions about the biggest transaction in their lives by answering the most important question: “what could my life be like in this home?” The right home is more than a zip code, a price tag, a floor plan. It’s the life you live inside it. Powered by data and patented technology, OpenHouse is a better way to find your dream home, and a smarter way to connect you with the agent that can make it yours. Founded in 2010 as Agent Ace, OpenHouse is headquartered in sunny Santa Monica, Calif. To find the life you want to live, visit TheOpenHouse.com. In November 2015, Agent Ace announced that it had acquired the talented Toronto-based fypio team, and together, the company rebranded to become OpenHouse.

Sunnova Energy

Debt Financing in 2015
Sunnova Energy Corporation, based in Houston, Texas, is a provider of residential solar and battery storage services in the United States. Incorporated in 2012, the company serves approximately 63,000 residential customers through a network of local installation partners. Sunnova offers a range of services, including operations and maintenance, monitoring, repairs, equipment upgrades, and onsite power optimization, ensuring reliable energy solutions for homeowners. The company facilitates access to solar energy across more states than any other provider in the nation, allowing homeowners to benefit from worry-free electricity through solar service agreements. By partnering with experienced, locally-owned contractors, Sunnova not only serves its customers effectively but also supports the local economy.

Stitch Labs

Series B in 2015
Stitch Labs, Inc. is a provider of inventory management software aimed at simplifying operations for multichannel retail businesses. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, California, the company offers a comprehensive platform that helps manage contacts, product inventories, orders, invoices, expenses, and files. Stitch Labs automates the synchronization of inventory, orders, and sales across various sales channels, including Amazon, eBay, Etsy, Shopify, and WooCommerce, allowing retailers to gain a holistic view of their operations. The software includes features for order management, logistics and fulfillment, and retail reporting, and it integrates with popular accounting and shipping tools like Quickbooks, Xero, and ShipStation. Additionally, Stitch Labs provides services such as 3PL integration, consulting, team training, and migration assistance to support its clients in optimizing their business processes. As of July 2020, Stitch Labs operates as a subsidiary of Square, Inc.

Getaround

Series B in 2014
Getaround, Inc. is an online marketplace that facilitates peer-to-peer car sharing and local car rentals, allowing users to rent cars by the hour or day through its app. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, California, the company operates in several cities across the United States, including San Francisco, San Diego, Chicago, and Washington, D.C. Getaround’s platform utilizes patented technology to provide a contactless experience, eliminating the need for traditional rental procedures such as waiting in line or meeting car owners. Users can choose from a variety of vehicles, including luxury cars and trucks, while benefiting from included insurance and 24/7 roadside assistance. This model not only offers convenience but also helps car owners earn extra income, thereby reducing the cost of car ownership and promoting environmental sustainability.

Sunnova Energy

Private Equity Round in 2014
Sunnova Energy Corporation, based in Houston, Texas, is a provider of residential solar and battery storage services in the United States. Incorporated in 2012, the company serves approximately 63,000 residential customers through a network of local installation partners. Sunnova offers a range of services, including operations and maintenance, monitoring, repairs, equipment upgrades, and onsite power optimization, ensuring reliable energy solutions for homeowners. The company facilitates access to solar energy across more states than any other provider in the nation, allowing homeowners to benefit from worry-free electricity through solar service agreements. By partnering with experienced, locally-owned contractors, Sunnova not only serves its customers effectively but also supports the local economy.

SnapLogic

Series D in 2014
SnapLogic, Inc. is a provider of a cloud-based integration platform as a service (iPaaS), known as the SnapLogic Intelligent Integration Platform. This platform facilitates the integration of data from various sources, whether on-premises or in the cloud, enhancing data and process flow across applications, databases, and big data streams. SnapLogic allows users to unify multiple endpoints, including SaaS, ERP applications, and APIs, through a user-friendly interface that supports both IT professionals and business users. The platform offers pre-built integration templates to streamline projects and improve efficiency. Additionally, SnapLogic provides services such as onboarding, customer support, and education to ensure user success. The company serves a diverse clientele, including Global 2000 companies, independent software vendors, and various sectors such as human resources and online marketing. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, SnapLogic has expanded its presence with offices in major cities worldwide, including New York, London, Hyderabad, and Melbourne.

Ping Identity

Series G in 2014
Ping Identity is a provider of cloud-based identity management software, serving a diverse range of sectors, including financial services, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing. Established in 2002 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the company focuses on delivering solutions that enable enterprises to achieve Zero Trust security and enhance user experiences. Its Ping Intelligent Identity Platform allows organizations to manage identity and profile data at scale while providing secure access to cloud, mobile, SaaS, and on-premises applications and APIs. The software includes features such as orchestration, fraud detection, risk management, identity verification, and authentication, helping clients streamline their digital interactions and maintain robust security protocols.

Agent Ace

Series A in 2014
Agent Ace is transforming the real estate industry just like Moneyball changed baseball forever. Agent Ace matches clients with the proven best real estate agent for the specific home they intend to buy or sell.

Puppet

Series E in 2014
Puppet is an information technology company that specializes in automation solutions aimed at addressing common business challenges. The company offers a comprehensive platform for infrastructure automation, which encompasses application delivery, operations, configuration management, compliance, and patch management. Puppet’s software tools facilitate development, management, version control, and code analysis, enabling clients to efficiently deliver, update, monitor, and secure software across both physical and virtual machines. By streamlining IT processes, Puppet helps organizations enhance operational efficiency and improve compliance.

Boundary

Series C in 2014
*** Boundary has been acquired by BMC Corp in July 2015. Terms were not disclosed, but believed to be below VC money invested, less ~ $15-17M still hold by Boundary at that time. Most engineers were hired by BMC. "Boundary Premium" was rebranded to "TruSight Pulse" and is offered at: http://www.bmc.com/truesightpulse. Boundary Enterprise is no longer available to new customers. *** Boundary is Application Aware Infrastructure Performance Monitoring. Requires zero change to the application, is agnostic across languages and infrastructures, sits on every VM, collects massive amounts of performance data, consolidates data from other sources and puts it all in context with its unique, real-time application map. Boundary offers all of these features: - SaaS- No scoping, procuring, deploying or managing hardware, no complicated software upgrades, and no delay in getting up and running. - Open Architecture- Leverage our extensive library of adapters or use our REST API to build custom adapters quickly- or we can do it for you. - Real-time Views- Unique, per-second application chatter and operations analytics provide an immediate view and an always current application topology. - Immediate Alerting- Find out about changes and code updates as they happen, and instantly track the impact. -Intuitive User Interface- Support more than 20 server OS using one small and easy to use agent. - Historical Data- Rewind time, see granular activity and analyze event data from an entire year. Spot trends and find problems faster. -Wide Coverage of Popular Technologies- Web Servers, SQL and NoSQL Databases, Load Balancers, Message Queues, Caches, etc. -Alerts- Send notifications to your favorite communication tool

Flywheel

Venture Round in 2014
Flywheel is an industry disruptor for offering a truly unique solution to an industry in need of a technology upgrade. Flywheel harnesses the power of data-driven insights and analytics to help owners, operators and workers resist going off course during day-to-day operations. Flywheel is an industry disruptor, offering a truly unique solution to an industry in need of a technology upgrade. Flywheel is a dedicated and passionate team of individuals that have come together with a vision to create a sustainable, economical and efficient environment for every facility they serve.

TakeLessons

Series C in 2014
TakeLessons operates as a marketplace that connects students with qualified instructors across a variety of subjects, including music, languages, wellness, and the arts. The platform facilitates both online and local classes, catering to diverse learning preferences and styles. Instructors benefit from integrated tools for scheduling, billing, payment processing, and communication, which streamline their business operations and enhance their teaching experience. By prioritizing user-friendly features and a broad selection of subjects, TakeLessons aims to optimize learning outcomes and support both educators and learners in their educational journeys.

Kurtosys

Series C in 2013
Kurtosys Systems Inc. is a company that develops digital marketing and client reporting tools tailored for asset managers in the financial sector. Established in 2002 and headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, with additional offices in London, Cape Town, Reno, and Gurugram, Kurtosys offers a comprehensive digital experience platform. This platform allows firms to create, manage, publish, and optimize financial data, documents, and websites within a secure and compliant framework. The company's services include fund marketing solutions such as website creation and hosting, digital factsheets, and investor servicing tools like secure portals and document distribution systems. By providing these solutions, Kurtosys enables financial advisory firms to enhance the presentation and distribution of their financial information, thereby helping them attract and retain investor assets while mitigating risks and reducing operational costs.

Sojern

Series C in 2013
Sojern Inc. is a digital marketing company that specializes in providing solutions for the travel industry. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Sojern utilizes artificial intelligence and traveler intent data to enhance marketing efforts for clients, which include hotels, airlines, car rental companies, and tourism boards. The company's audience engagement platform enables clients to capture and analyze traveler data, create targeted advertising campaigns, and drive direct bookings. Sojern offers a variety of services, including programmatic advertising, audience segmentation, and insights into consumer behavior, helping businesses engage and retain their customers in a competitive digital landscape. With a global presence, Sojern operates teams in multiple international locations, allowing it to serve a diverse range of travel-related clients effectively.

Prism Skylabs

Series B in 2013
Prism is a cloud-based video intelligence platform that transforms ordinary cameras into powerful business tools. Through computer vision, A.I., and machine learning, Prism unlocks valuable information from video that can be immediately understood, shared and acted upon. Leading companies in 80 countries around the world use Prism to better understand, manage and grow their business

Guardian Analytics

Series E in 2013
Guardian Analytics, Inc. is a provider of behavior-based fraud prevention solutions aimed at protecting financial institutions from online and mobile banking fraud. Established in 2005 and based in Mountain View, California, the company offers a range of services tailored for enterprise banks, community banks, and credit unions. These services include omni-channel fraud prevention, visual analytics, integrated risk databases, and cross-channel risk scoring. The platform utilizes behavioral analytics and machine learning to detect fraud in real-time across various payment methods, including online, mobile, ACH, and wire transfers. Additionally, Guardian Analytics provides a managed service called FraudDESK, which helps institutions mitigate fraud with minimal staffing impact. The company's solutions not only enhance fraud detection but also support anti-money laundering compliance, making them essential for over 400 financial institutions seeking to safeguard their operations and improve customer trust.

Ping Identity

Series F in 2013
Ping Identity is a provider of cloud-based identity management software, serving a diverse range of sectors, including financial services, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing. Established in 2002 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the company focuses on delivering solutions that enable enterprises to achieve Zero Trust security and enhance user experiences. Its Ping Intelligent Identity Platform allows organizations to manage identity and profile data at scale while providing secure access to cloud, mobile, SaaS, and on-premises applications and APIs. The software includes features such as orchestration, fraud detection, risk management, identity verification, and authentication, helping clients streamline their digital interactions and maintain robust security protocols.

Machinima

Private Equity Round in 2013
Machinima, Inc. is a media company that produces and distributes video content primarily targeted at young males and video gamers. Founded in January 2000 and headquartered in Burbank, California, Machinima offers a diverse range of programming, including scripted series, original content, and gameplay videos, as well as animation, movies, and TV shows. The company's content is accessible through various global distribution platforms such as YouTube, Xbox, iOS, Android, and social media networks like Facebook and Twitter. As of November 30, 2016, Machinima operates as a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

Vidyo

Series D in 2013
We’re video-enabling the world. Recognized in the Gartner Magic Quadrant as a leader and a visionary, Vidyo is used by organizations like Google, CERN, Etsy, Philips, Alibaba, Kaiser, DISA and others. We are tackling a huge challenge: to ensure that the world can take advantage of the endless benefits of video chat by making it better than any other form of communication, whether you are in the office - or far out in the field under challenging bandwidth and wifi conditions. Vidyo makes it easy to embed the most beautiful, resilient and immersive multiparty video chat into any application, on any connected device. In healthcare, banking, IoT, customer engagement, enterprise collaboration, government, field services and more, video chat is revolutionizing - while simplifying - how we communicate. We envision a future in which hospitals, banks, universities, police stations, data centers, manufacturing facilities and all places in between see elegant video chat as the sustainable and intuitive way for humans to better connect with one another - making us more productive while saving tons of time and resources. From Silicon Valley to New York, Europe, Asia-Pacific and beyond, Vidyo is one of the most diverse teams in tech, with hundreds of gifted employees living and sharing their experiences all over the world. We are beyond excited about what we’re building, and believe our mission is just getting started.

TakeLessons

Series B in 2013
TakeLessons operates as a marketplace that connects students with qualified instructors across a variety of subjects, including music, languages, wellness, and the arts. The platform facilitates both online and local classes, catering to diverse learning preferences and styles. Instructors benefit from integrated tools for scheduling, billing, payment processing, and communication, which streamline their business operations and enhance their teaching experience. By prioritizing user-friendly features and a broad selection of subjects, TakeLessons aims to optimize learning outcomes and support both educators and learners in their educational journeys.

Prism Skylabs

Series A in 2012
Prism is a cloud-based video intelligence platform that transforms ordinary cameras into powerful business tools. Through computer vision, A.I., and machine learning, Prism unlocks valuable information from video that can be immediately understood, shared and acted upon. Leading companies in 80 countries around the world use Prism to better understand, manage and grow their business

SnapLogic

Series C in 2012
SnapLogic, Inc. is a provider of a cloud-based integration platform as a service (iPaaS), known as the SnapLogic Intelligent Integration Platform. This platform facilitates the integration of data from various sources, whether on-premises or in the cloud, enhancing data and process flow across applications, databases, and big data streams. SnapLogic allows users to unify multiple endpoints, including SaaS, ERP applications, and APIs, through a user-friendly interface that supports both IT professionals and business users. The platform offers pre-built integration templates to streamline projects and improve efficiency. Additionally, SnapLogic provides services such as onboarding, customer support, and education to ensure user success. The company serves a diverse clientele, including Global 2000 companies, independent software vendors, and various sectors such as human resources and online marketing. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, SnapLogic has expanded its presence with offices in major cities worldwide, including New York, London, Hyderabad, and Melbourne.

Quotient Technology

Venture Round in 2012
Quotient Technology is a digital media and promotions technology company that specializes in creating integrated brand-building and sales-driving opportunities for advertisers, retailers, and consumers. The company offers tailored media amplification through a vast partner network, allowing clients to optimize their promotional spending. Quotient's platforms provide a suite of omnichannel solutions that enable advertisers to plan, target, deliver, and measure both performance and brand marketing efforts. This approach enhances the effectiveness and impact of promotional campaigns. The company’s extensive network encompasses digital properties from retail partners, non-retail publishers, consumer packaged goods (CPG) customers, social media platforms, and its own consumer brand, Shopmium. By leveraging proprietary and licensed data, Quotient aims to drive consumer action and improve sales outcomes for its clients.

FrameHawk

Series B in 2011
Framehawk is a San Francisco-based software development company that specializes in technology linking desktop applications to mobile devices. Its platform allows businesses to deliver applications and websites to mobile devices, ensuring secure access and full data management. By supporting devices such as iPads, iPhones, and various Android tablets and smartphones, Framehawk enables users to engage in mobile business operations efficiently, even with minimal wireless connectivity. The company focuses on providing solutions that facilitate seamless mobile engagement for customers, employees, partners, and clients.

Yieldex

Series C in 2011
Yieldex is a leading provider of digital advertising management and analytics tools designed for online publishers and advertisers. The company offers a range of services, including advertising inventory management, forecasting, and yield optimization. Its flagship products, DynamicIQ and BusinessIQ, deliver decision support for sales and operations, providing insights into available inventory and revenue forecasts while enabling efficient management of digital advertising strategies. Yieldex's programmatic marketplace, YieldexDirect, allows advertisers and publishers to buy and sell targeted inventory conveniently. Prominent media companies, including The New York Times, CBS, and ESPN, utilize Yieldex's solutions to enhance their advertising operations, streamline processes, and maximize revenue potential.

Flywheel

Series C in 2011
Flywheel is an industry disruptor for offering a truly unique solution to an industry in need of a technology upgrade. Flywheel harnesses the power of data-driven insights and analytics to help owners, operators and workers resist going off course during day-to-day operations. Flywheel is an industry disruptor, offering a truly unique solution to an industry in need of a technology upgrade. Flywheel is a dedicated and passionate team of individuals that have come together with a vision to create a sustainable, economical and efficient environment for every facility they serve.

FrameHawk

Series A in 2011
Framehawk is a San Francisco-based software development company that specializes in technology linking desktop applications to mobile devices. Its platform allows businesses to deliver applications and websites to mobile devices, ensuring secure access and full data management. By supporting devices such as iPads, iPhones, and various Android tablets and smartphones, Framehawk enables users to engage in mobile business operations efficiently, even with minimal wireless connectivity. The company focuses on providing solutions that facilitate seamless mobile engagement for customers, employees, partners, and clients.

Ping Identity

Series D in 2011
Ping Identity is a provider of cloud-based identity management software, serving a diverse range of sectors, including financial services, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing. Established in 2002 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the company focuses on delivering solutions that enable enterprises to achieve Zero Trust security and enhance user experiences. Its Ping Intelligent Identity Platform allows organizations to manage identity and profile data at scale while providing secure access to cloud, mobile, SaaS, and on-premises applications and APIs. The software includes features such as orchestration, fraud detection, risk management, identity verification, and authentication, helping clients streamline their digital interactions and maintain robust security protocols.

Bunchball

Series C in 2011
Bunchball Inc. specializes in gamification, integrating game mechanics into existing platforms such as websites, training tools, and enterprise systems to enhance participation, adoption, and loyalty. The company offers Nitro Studio, a user-friendly solution that allows program administrators to create and manage gamification strategies and challenges. Their product suite includes various tailored solutions like Nitro for Salesforce, which aims to boost employee engagement and sales performance, and Nitro for SAP SuccessFactors Learning, which enhances training program participation. Bunchball's advanced analytics engine provides detailed insights into user behavior and campaign effectiveness. Founded in 2005 and based in Des Moines, Iowa, Bunchball has formed strategic partnerships with major companies including Salesforce, IBM, and SAP. As of 2018, it operates as a subsidiary of Schoeneckers, Inc. Bunchball is recognized for its ability to foster active, loyal customer and employee engagement, thereby improving overall business performance.

PCH

Series C in 2011
PCH is a global company founded in 1996, specializing in end-to-end product development and supply chain orchestration for leading brands across diverse sectors such as beauty, technology, fashion, and wellness. With a focus on rapid and rigorous product development, PCH offers a unique platform that enhances visibility and sustainability while connecting brands directly to consumers through various market channels, including eCommerce and retail. The company operates internationally, leveraging cost synergies and access to talent, and utilizes an asset-light model that optimizes the complete product lifecycle. PCH's innovation hubs in San Francisco and Shenzhen, along with its headquarters in Cork, Ireland, support its mission to facilitate efficient and agile supply chains. Furthermore, PCH is known for founding Highway1, a prominent hardware accelerator that aids startups in bringing innovative products to market. The company emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and professional growth, creating an environment that fosters teamwork and passion.

Signature

Angel Round in 2011
Signature is the app premier retail brands choose to help their customers receive VIP treatment. Using the latest mobile technology, Signature has created a next-generation retail service with the goal of increasing in-store engagement and conversion, while delighting shoppers. The Signature mobile app is the ultimate personal shopping assistant, delivering to customers' mobile devices a curated shopping experience, with up-to-date product information, and enhanced customer service experience. For retailers, Signature enables sales associates to build deeper relationships with customers by giving them a simple, intuitive app to access customer information and product catalogs at their fingertips. The Signature experience includes: notifications via mobile phone around shopping events and information such as updates on preferred items and brands, or when new arrivals hit the floor; an in-store greeting with a summary of what's new, the latest fashions on the floor, and any relevant sales or events; real-time visibility into when preferred sales associates are in-store, along with the ability to make appointments and leave messages for associates; and personal, one-on-one service...sales associates will tailor the shopping experience to shoppers' preferences, favorites, and sizes. Based in San Francisco, Signature was founded in 2010 and is backed by a prominent group of venture capital and angel investors.

FineLine Technologies

Venture Round in 2011
FineLine Technologies provides barcode ticketing solutions for retailers, suppliers and manufacturers throughout the world. With headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, the company has 100% owned and operated facilities in the U.S., Canada, Hong Kong and Shenzhen, China in order to serve its customers across the globe.

Marin Software

Series E in 2011
Marin Software Inc. is a cloud-based provider of digital advertising management solutions, focusing on search, display, social, and mobile advertising channels. The company offers MarinOne, an integrated software-as-a-service platform designed to optimize paid marketing programs for advertisers and agencies. This platform allows users to measure the effectiveness of their campaigns through advanced reporting and analytics, while also streamlining campaign management and execution. Headquartered in San Francisco, Marin Software supports digital marketers in reaching targeted audiences, acquiring new customers, and making informed business decisions. With a global presence, the company aims to enhance the financial performance and operational efficiency of its clients’ marketing efforts.

PCH

Series B in 2011
PCH is a global company founded in 1996, specializing in end-to-end product development and supply chain orchestration for leading brands across diverse sectors such as beauty, technology, fashion, and wellness. With a focus on rapid and rigorous product development, PCH offers a unique platform that enhances visibility and sustainability while connecting brands directly to consumers through various market channels, including eCommerce and retail. The company operates internationally, leveraging cost synergies and access to talent, and utilizes an asset-light model that optimizes the complete product lifecycle. PCH's innovation hubs in San Francisco and Shenzhen, along with its headquarters in Cork, Ireland, support its mission to facilitate efficient and agile supply chains. Furthermore, PCH is known for founding Highway1, a prominent hardware accelerator that aids startups in bringing innovative products to market. The company emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and professional growth, creating an environment that fosters teamwork and passion.

Optify

Series B in 2010
Optify delivers a simple digital marketing software suite for agencies. Our complete cloud-based software empowers agency marketers to easily create and manage multiple lead generation programs, nurture prospects, prioritize the best performing programs and streamline the reporting of client results - all from one login. Optify includes integrated search engine optimization, email marketing, landing pages, lead intelligence and nurturing, social media marketing and contact management for every website or Content Management System (CMS). In addition, large clients and advanced implementations may utilize the Optify API for delivering custom reporting and integrate with CRM systems including Salesforce.com. Founded in 2008, Optify is funded by Madrona Venture Group and Triangle Peak Partners. Optify shares insights on how to market in real time on its digital marketing blog at http://www.optify.net/lead-generation-software-blog. Read more about Optify's digital marketing software suite here: http://www.optify.net/internet-marketing-software-overview

Astro Gaming

Series B in 2010
Astro Gaming, founded in 2006 and based in California, designs, develops, and sells a variety of video gaming equipment and accessories. The company's product lineup includes headsets, cables, microphones, cases, and apparel tailored for various gaming platforms such as Xbox, PlayStation, PC, and mobile systems. Notable products include the A50 Wireless headset and the A40 and A30 headsets. In addition to hardware, Astro Gaming provides an app for iPhones and iPads, as well as community engagement through an online blog and forum. The company aims to support console esports athletes, professional gamers, and enthusiasts by offering accessible and high-quality gaming audio and lifestyle products.

Marin Software

Series D in 2010
Marin Software Inc. is a cloud-based provider of digital advertising management solutions, focusing on search, display, social, and mobile advertising channels. The company offers MarinOne, an integrated software-as-a-service platform designed to optimize paid marketing programs for advertisers and agencies. This platform allows users to measure the effectiveness of their campaigns through advanced reporting and analytics, while also streamlining campaign management and execution. Headquartered in San Francisco, Marin Software supports digital marketers in reaching targeted audiences, acquiring new customers, and making informed business decisions. With a global presence, the company aims to enhance the financial performance and operational efficiency of its clients’ marketing efforts.

Tremor Video

Series D in 2010
Provides video advertising solutions for advertisers and agencies, and publisher partners in the United States and internationally.

Telaria

Series D in 2010
Telaria, Inc. is a software platform that enables publishers to manage and monetize their video advertising across various regions, including the United States, Europe, Canada, Latin America, and the Asia Pacific. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in New York, the company provides real-time analytics and decision-making tools, allowing publishers to optimize revenue from their digital video inventory. Telaria's fully programmatic platform is tailored for digital video and supports connected TV, mobile, and over-the-top content. The company operates primarily on a transactional revenue model, charging publishers each time an advertising impression is monetized on its platform, based on a transparent fee structure. Formerly known as Tremor Video, Telaria rebranded in September 2017 and is a subsidiary of The Rubicon Project, Inc.

Fusion-io

Series C in 2010
Fusion-io delivers the world's data faster. The Fusion ioMemory platform and software defined storage solutions accelerate virtualization, databases, cloud computing, big data and performance applications. From e-commerce retailers to the world's social media leaders and Fortune Global 500 companies, customers are improving the performance and efficiency of their data centers with Fusion-io technology to accelerate the critical applications of the information economy.

FrameHawk

Series A in 2010
Framehawk is a San Francisco-based software development company that specializes in technology linking desktop applications to mobile devices. Its platform allows businesses to deliver applications and websites to mobile devices, ensuring secure access and full data management. By supporting devices such as iPads, iPhones, and various Android tablets and smartphones, Framehawk enables users to engage in mobile business operations efficiently, even with minimal wireless connectivity. The company focuses on providing solutions that facilitate seamless mobile engagement for customers, employees, partners, and clients.

Achates Power

Series B in 2010
Achates Power, Inc. is a San Diego-based company that develops and manufactures internal combustion engines for various sectors, including commercial trucks, passenger vehicles, military, maritime, and stationary power industries. Founded in 2004, the company specializes in opposed-piston, two-stroke, and compression ignition engines that enhance fuel efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Achates Power's innovative engine designs are compatible with existing fuel infrastructure, allowing manufacturers to meet stringent fuel efficiency and emissions standards without incurring significant additional costs or complexities. In addition to engine development, the company offers engineering services and technology licenses, providing clients with access to its designs, expertise, tools, control software, and patents.

Lytx

Series D in 2009
Lytx, Inc. develops video-based driver safety and fleet management solutions. The company offers DriveCam that identifies, prioritizes, and corrects the causes of poor driving to set standards for driver safety needs; RAIR web-based suite of compliance services that helps carriers manage CSA, hours-of-service, driver vehicle inspection report, and driver qualification aspects; a fleet tracking solution; and a fuel management solution. The company provides its solutions to trucking and transportation organizations, and their drivers; and the construction, distribution, government, transit, utility, waste and environmental, and commercial markets. It serves customers in the United States and internationally. The company was formerly known as DriveCam, Inc. and changed its name to Lytx, Inc. in November 2013. It was founded in 1998 and is based in San Diego, California.

SendMe

Series D in 2009
SendMe Mobile is a provider of direct-to-consumer mobile content subscriptions, with content ranging from ringtones and games to wallpapers. In February 2008 the company signed a distribution deal with IODA (Independent Online Distribution Alliance), giving its users access to a wide variety of ringtones from independent artists like Snoop Dogg and Kottonmouth Kings. SendMe Mobile's founding team all previously held senior management posts at [CNET](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/cnetnetworks).

Fliqz

Series C in 2009
Fliqz is a plug and play video solution for websites that requires no software download and competes directly against [Brightcove](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/brightcove). They offer 5 different packages starting with a free basic player which is ad funded which includes 25 uploads, and 500 streams, to a platinum package which costs $999/month with a $7500 development fee, but it includes 5,000 uploads, 250,000 streams, and allows for complete customization of the player.
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