Veza is the data security platform that helps users use and share their data safely. It makes it easy to understand, manage, and control who can and should take what action on what data. It organizes authorization metadata across identity providers, data systems, cloud service providers, and applications, all to address the toughest data security challenges of the modern era.
The company is funded by top-tier investors including Accel, Bain Capital, Ballistic Ventures, Blackstone, GV, Norwest Venture Partners, and True Ventures.
Gridware is focused on enhancing and safeguarding the electrical grid, a critical infrastructure that, when compromised, can lead to severe consequences such as wildfires, property damage, and loss of life. The company has developed an advanced monitoring system that employs high-precision sensor arrays, including microphones and other sensing technologies, to continuously analyze the electrical and mechanical behavior of grid assets. This system incorporates an artificial intelligence processing unit that detects anomalies in the environment around power poles, enabling utilities to proactively address potential faults. By facilitating timely repairs and rapid responses to climatic anomalies, Gridware's technology improves safety, reliability, and reduces outage durations for utility companies. Headquartered in the Bay Area of Northern California, Gridware is privately held and supported by notable climate-tech and Silicon Valley investors, positioning itself to meet the growing demand for power while contributing to the future resilience of the electrical grid.
Team-GPT
Seed Round in 2024
Team-GPT is a software company that facilitates enterprise-wide collaboration and AI adoption. It offers a shared workspace, either on a private server or cloud, where teams can interact with AI models, find suitable use cases, maintain data security, and track progress. Key features include pre-made prompts, editable AI Pages, and a knowledge-sharing portal to streamline workflows and accelerate AI integration. The platform prioritizes enterprise security, privacy, and compliance.
Vectorize
Seed Round in 2024
Vectorize is a technology company that simplifies the process of building AI applications. It automates data extraction, selects the optimal vectorization strategy using a technique called RAG evaluation, and enables real-time deployment of RAG pipelines for unstructured data. The platform keeps vector search indexes up-to-date and integrates with existing vector databases, ensuring users maintain full control over their data. By handling complex data management tasks, Vectorize allows developers to focus on creating robust AI solutions.
Vectorize AI
Seed Round in 2024
Vectorize is a cloud service that offers a range of tools for testing, optimizing, and deploying production-ready AI data pipelines. The company facilitates the easy loading of unstructured data into vector databases, enabling it to be utilized for advanced AI applications.
Understory
Series A in 2024
Understory, Inc. is a weather infrastructure and analytics company that specializes in real-time datasets and graphical representations of weather events, focusing on their impact at the earth's surface. Founded in 2012 and based in Madison, Wisconsin, Understory builds and operates networks of patented RTi weather stations capable of measuring weather conditions such as rain, hail, wind, temperature, and humidity with high precision. These stations transmit data wirelessly and operate maintenance-free, providing advanced analytics for insurance companies, property owners, and educational institutions. Understory's solutions include detailed reports on hail, wind, and precipitation events, enabling clients to better understand and manage weather-related risks. The company's innovative technology has the potential to transform global weather understanding and assist businesses in mitigating the financial impacts of climate change.
StrongDM, Inc. is a technology company based in Burlingame, California, founded in 2015. The company offers a platform designed to manage and audit access to various databases and servers for employees, vendors, and cloud-based tools. Its services enable organizations to efficiently create and remove users, manage permissions, and ensure proper data handling. StrongDM's platform simplifies the process of controlling access across multiple systems, enhancing security and compliance. In 2016, the company gained recognition as the Audience Favorite at the Strata+Hadoop World conference, highlighting its impact in the data management sector.
Mode, Inc. is a technology company that develops a cloud platform designed to facilitate the creation and operation of Internet of Things (IoT) products. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with an additional office in Tokyo, Japan, Mode provides end-to-end semi-custom IoT and artificial intelligence solutions. Its platform enables devices to communicate with mobile clients, allowing organizations to track and manage their devices and users effectively. Mode's innovative BizStack IoT and BizStack AI solutions utilize a continuous improvement technology stack that collects real-time data from various sources, including sensors and legacy systems. The platform sanitizes and structures this data, delivering it through customizable dashboards that offer powerful insights. By streamlining data integration and providing operational improvements, Mode's solutions can be implemented significantly faster and more cost-effectively than traditional development methods, supporting organizations in transforming innovative ideas into practical, sustainable applications.
AccessPay
Venture Round in 2024
AccessPay specializes in modernizing banking operations for finance teams. Its cloud-based platform connects corporates to banks, automating processes like bank statement retrieval, enhancing payment efficiency, and minimizing fraud risk. Established in Manchester, UK in 2012, AccessPay serves thousands of organizations globally.
Synadia Communications
Series B in 2024
Synadia Communications develops and maintains NATS.io, an open-source messaging system designed for cloud-native applications, microservices architectures, IoT, and other distributed systems. Founded in 2017, the company offers commercial support, consulting services, and training around its technology.
Sofar Ocean
Venture Round in 2023
Sofar Ocean Technologies develops accessible ocean sensing and exploration tools aimed at a variety of users, including ocean enthusiasts, industry professionals, and conservationists. The company operates an open ocean sensor network that delivers critical real-time insights into ocean conditions. This sensor network provides valuable data to support applications across diverse sectors such as shipping, government, and environmental research. By offering data-driven insights, Sofar Ocean helps to enhance understanding of the world's oceans, facilitating informed decision-making for science and society.
Gridware
Seed Round in 2023
Gridware is focused on enhancing and safeguarding the electrical grid, a critical infrastructure that, when compromised, can lead to severe consequences such as wildfires, property damage, and loss of life. The company has developed an advanced monitoring system that employs high-precision sensor arrays, including microphones and other sensing technologies, to continuously analyze the electrical and mechanical behavior of grid assets. This system incorporates an artificial intelligence processing unit that detects anomalies in the environment around power poles, enabling utilities to proactively address potential faults. By facilitating timely repairs and rapid responses to climatic anomalies, Gridware's technology improves safety, reliability, and reduces outage durations for utility companies. Headquartered in the Bay Area of Northern California, Gridware is privately held and supported by notable climate-tech and Silicon Valley investors, positioning itself to meet the growing demand for power while contributing to the future resilience of the electrical grid.
Nixtla
Venture Round in 2023
Nixtla is a company that specializes in providing advanced forecasting tools and software development platforms for businesses across various industries. Its mission is to democratize access to data-driven decision-making by enabling organizations of all sizes to harness the power of sophisticated algorithms and predictive analytics. Nixtla's platform allows developers and data scientists to build open-source forecasting software, facilitating the creation of time series processing services in the cloud. By utilizing continuous integration and deployment, clients can efficiently deploy APIs and develop features tailored to their temporal data needs. The company's focus on cutting-edge forecasting and anomaly detection empowers users to reduce uncertainty and enhance their decision-making capabilities, regardless of their team's size or technical expertise.
Coordinape
Venture Round in 2023
Coordinape is a B2B company that provides collaboration, communication, and connection services for teams in the digital economy.
Keebo is a cloud-based data-learning platform that automates and accelerates analytics for enterprises. It integrates with existing business intelligence and data warehouse technologies, requiring no modifications to current applications. Built on machine learning and artificial intelligence, Keebo automates data preparation, query optimization, and reporting to reduce manual, time-consuming tasks. It enables faster dashboards and ad-hoc analyses with sub-second latency, empowering data analysts to focus on insights rather than repetitive operations. The platform delivers significant time and cost savings by accelerating analytical workflows and aligning with diverse business intelligence and data warehouse environments.
Exnaton
Seed Round in 2022
Exnaton is an IT services company that specializes in developing a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform focused on smart energy solutions, including electric vehicle (EV) smart charging and facilitating the energy transition. The company's platform is designed for renewable energy power trading, providing tools for energy data management that enable energy suppliers to capitalize on digital business opportunities in local energy markets. By enhancing energy independence and optimizing operations, Exnaton allows grid operators to implement effective models for integrating renewable energy sources into their systems, ultimately saving time and reducing costs for energy utilities.
Tray.io, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing a cloud-based API integration platform designed for enterprises. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in London, the company offers the Tray Platform, which empowers citizen automators within organizations to streamline complex processes and integrate their entire cloud stack. This platform connects to any software with an API, including both REST and SOAP-based APIs, and can process CSV files for applications with limited API support. Tray.io features a visual workflow builder that allows users to create automations without the need for coding, making it accessible for a broader range of users. In addition to its software offerings, the company provides guidance, training, support, and consulting services to help organizations maximize their automation efforts.
Submittable
Series C in 2022
Submittable develops cloud-based software for managing digital submissions, applications, and content. Its platform enables clients to collect, review, and make decisions on various types of submissions, including job applicants (Talentd), academic applications, grants, and creative content. Submittable serves publishers, competitions, awards, academic institutions, and other organizations seeking efficient submission management.
Fairing
Seed Round in 2022
Fairing is a technology company that operates a zero-party data platform designed to help brands and retailers implement and expand same-day delivery services. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in New York, Fairing leverages survey data to create a proprietary source of consumer insights that enhances marketing technology ecosystems. By allowing brands to gather real-time feedback from customers, the platform facilitates personalization, conversion optimization, and improved customer experiences. Fairing's solutions aim to demonstrate the value of consumer feedback, making it easier for companies to understand their customers and respond to their needs effectively.
Rill Data
Seed Round in 2022
Rill Data is a business intelligence platform that simplifies analytics by combining a SQL-based data modeler, an in-memory real-time database, and a metrics dashboard into a single product. It enables real-time operational dashboards and metrics-first modeling for data-driven decisions, allowing analytics teams, product managers, and finance professionals to explore time-series data, monitor costs, and optimize campaigns. The platform supports BI-as-code and deployment workflows to accelerate the path from data to dashboards, offering a faster, easier alternative to complex BI stacks.
Verica, Inc., founded in 2018 and based in Fairfax, Virginia, operates within the technology sector with a focus on continuous verification for complex systems. The company employs chaos engineering principles to proactively uncover system vulnerabilities and security flaws, thereby enhancing system resilience. By integrating with popular streaming and automation software platforms, Verica provides developers and organizations with proactive insights that facilitate detection, remediation, and disaster recovery. This approach aims to reduce the risk of costly incidents and instills confidence in the reliability and security of their systems.
Solo.io, Inc. is a software company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in open source and enterprise solutions for cloud-native technologies. The company offers a range of products designed to connect, secure, and manage application services, including the Gloo platform, which serves as a cloud-native API gateway and ingress controller. Additionally, Solo.io provides Mesh Hub for unified service mesh management, Squash for debugging microservices, and Unik for building unikernels. Its offerings support the migration of traditional applications to modern architectures, accommodating both established enterprises and emerging cloud-native businesses. Solo.io's solutions leverage various open source technologies, including Istio, Envoy, and WebAssembly, positioning the company as a leader in the application networking space.
StrongDM, Inc. is a technology company based in Burlingame, California, founded in 2015. The company offers a platform designed to manage and audit access to various databases and servers for employees, vendors, and cloud-based tools. Its services enable organizations to efficiently create and remove users, manage permissions, and ensure proper data handling. StrongDM's platform simplifies the process of controlling access across multiple systems, enhancing security and compliance. In 2016, the company gained recognition as the Audience Favorite at the Strata+Hadoop World conference, highlighting its impact in the data management sector.
Gridware
Seed Round in 2021
Gridware is focused on enhancing and safeguarding the electrical grid, a critical infrastructure that, when compromised, can lead to severe consequences such as wildfires, property damage, and loss of life. The company has developed an advanced monitoring system that employs high-precision sensor arrays, including microphones and other sensing technologies, to continuously analyze the electrical and mechanical behavior of grid assets. This system incorporates an artificial intelligence processing unit that detects anomalies in the environment around power poles, enabling utilities to proactively address potential faults. By facilitating timely repairs and rapid responses to climatic anomalies, Gridware's technology improves safety, reliability, and reduces outage durations for utility companies. Headquartered in the Bay Area of Northern California, Gridware is privately held and supported by notable climate-tech and Silicon Valley investors, positioning itself to meet the growing demand for power while contributing to the future resilience of the electrical grid.
Mode, Inc. is a technology company that develops a cloud platform designed to facilitate the creation and operation of Internet of Things (IoT) products. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with an additional office in Tokyo, Japan, Mode provides end-to-end semi-custom IoT and artificial intelligence solutions. Its platform enables devices to communicate with mobile clients, allowing organizations to track and manage their devices and users effectively. Mode's innovative BizStack IoT and BizStack AI solutions utilize a continuous improvement technology stack that collects real-time data from various sources, including sensors and legacy systems. The platform sanitizes and structures this data, delivering it through customizable dashboards that offer powerful insights. By streamlining data integration and providing operational improvements, Mode's solutions can be implemented significantly faster and more cost-effectively than traditional development methods, supporting organizations in transforming innovative ideas into practical, sustainable applications.
Solo.io, Inc. is a software company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in open source and enterprise solutions for cloud-native technologies. The company offers a range of products designed to connect, secure, and manage application services, including the Gloo platform, which serves as a cloud-native API gateway and ingress controller. Additionally, Solo.io provides Mesh Hub for unified service mesh management, Squash for debugging microservices, and Unik for building unikernels. Its offerings support the migration of traditional applications to modern architectures, accommodating both established enterprises and emerging cloud-native businesses. Solo.io's solutions leverage various open source technologies, including Istio, Envoy, and WebAssembly, positioning the company as a leader in the application networking space.
Synadia Communications
Venture Round in 2020
Synadia Communications develops and maintains NATS.io, an open-source messaging system designed for cloud-native applications, microservices architectures, IoT, and other distributed systems. Founded in 2017, the company offers commercial support, consulting services, and training around its technology.
HashiCorp
Series E in 2020
HashiCorp, Inc. is an open-source software company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2012 by Mitchell Hashimoto and Armon Dadgar. The company specializes in developing multi-cloud infrastructure automation software that addresses the challenges of cloud adoption. HashiCorp's primary products include Terraform, a cloud infrastructure as code tool for provisioning and managing resources; Vault, which secures and controls access to sensitive data; Nomad, a work orchestrator for deploying and managing applications across various environments; and Consul, a tool for service discovery and orchestration. Additionally, HashiCorp offers Vagrant for creating reproducible development environments and Packer for generating identical machine images for multiple platforms. The company aims to provide consistent workflows and a standardized approach to automate infrastructure processes, thereby enabling organizations to effectively run distributed applications in both public and private cloud environments.
Tray.io, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing a cloud-based API integration platform designed for enterprises. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in London, the company offers the Tray Platform, which empowers citizen automators within organizations to streamline complex processes and integrate their entire cloud stack. This platform connects to any software with an API, including both REST and SOAP-based APIs, and can process CSV files for applications with limited API support. Tray.io features a visual workflow builder that allows users to create automations without the need for coding, making it accessible for a broader range of users. In addition to its software offerings, the company provides guidance, training, support, and consulting services to help organizations maximize their automation efforts.
Submittable
Series B in 2019
Submittable develops cloud-based software for managing digital submissions, applications, and content. Its platform enables clients to collect, review, and make decisions on various types of submissions, including job applicants (Talentd), academic applications, grants, and creative content. Submittable serves publishers, competitions, awards, academic institutions, and other organizations seeking efficient submission management.
Copper, Inc. is a provider of web-based customer relationship management (CRM) software specifically designed for Google applications, integrating seamlessly with G Suite. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers a platform that captures data automatically, enabling real-time tracking of sales opportunities and deals. Users can customize their CRM experience with features such as sales forecasting reports, custom fields, and pipeline filters. The software allows for mobile management of sales pipelines, call logging, automated task reminders, and push notifications for new records. Copper serves various industries, including technology, consulting, real estate, and corporate development, focusing on enhancing productivity and fostering authentic relationships among teams. The company, which rebranded from ProsperWorks in 2018, emphasizes an intuitive user experience and instant functionality.
Understory
Series B in 2019
Understory, Inc. is a weather infrastructure and analytics company that specializes in real-time datasets and graphical representations of weather events, focusing on their impact at the earth's surface. Founded in 2012 and based in Madison, Wisconsin, Understory builds and operates networks of patented RTi weather stations capable of measuring weather conditions such as rain, hail, wind, temperature, and humidity with high precision. These stations transmit data wirelessly and operate maintenance-free, providing advanced analytics for insurance companies, property owners, and educational institutions. Understory's solutions include detailed reports on hail, wind, and precipitation events, enabling clients to better understand and manage weather-related risks. The company's innovative technology has the potential to transform global weather understanding and assist businesses in mitigating the financial impacts of climate change.
Tray.io, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing a cloud-based API integration platform designed for enterprises. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in London, the company offers the Tray Platform, which empowers citizen automators within organizations to streamline complex processes and integrate their entire cloud stack. This platform connects to any software with an API, including both REST and SOAP-based APIs, and can process CSV files for applications with limited API support. Tray.io features a visual workflow builder that allows users to create automations without the need for coding, making it accessible for a broader range of users. In addition to its software offerings, the company provides guidance, training, support, and consulting services to help organizations maximize their automation efforts.
Sofar Ocean
Series A in 2019
Sofar Ocean Technologies develops accessible ocean sensing and exploration tools aimed at a variety of users, including ocean enthusiasts, industry professionals, and conservationists. The company operates an open ocean sensor network that delivers critical real-time insights into ocean conditions. This sensor network provides valuable data to support applications across diverse sectors such as shipping, government, and environmental research. By offering data-driven insights, Sofar Ocean helps to enhance understanding of the world's oceans, facilitating informed decision-making for science and society.
Splice is a New York-based platform for music creators that combines a large catalog of licensed samples with AI-powered tools to accelerate sound discovery and inspiration. It enables music creation, collaboration, and cloud-based storage of project files, and offers a rent-to-own marketplace for plugins and digital audio workstations. Splice provides content used by broadcasters, independent films, and commercials, helping musicians produce and share music efficiently. Through its combination of samples, AI-assisted features, and collaboration capabilities, the company aims to empower creators by making professional-grade tools and resources more accessible.
AccessPay
Venture Round in 2019
AccessPay specializes in modernizing banking operations for finance teams. Its cloud-based platform connects corporates to banks, automating processes like bank statement retrieval, enhancing payment efficiency, and minimizing fraud risk. Established in Manchester, UK in 2012, AccessPay serves thousands of organizations globally.
Solo.io, Inc. is a software company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in open source and enterprise solutions for cloud-native technologies. The company offers a range of products designed to connect, secure, and manage application services, including the Gloo platform, which serves as a cloud-native API gateway and ingress controller. Additionally, Solo.io provides Mesh Hub for unified service mesh management, Squash for debugging microservices, and Unik for building unikernels. Its offerings support the migration of traditional applications to modern architectures, accommodating both established enterprises and emerging cloud-native businesses. Solo.io's solutions leverage various open source technologies, including Istio, Envoy, and WebAssembly, positioning the company as a leader in the application networking space.
Solo.io, Inc. is a software company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in open source and enterprise solutions for cloud-native technologies. The company offers a range of products designed to connect, secure, and manage application services, including the Gloo platform, which serves as a cloud-native API gateway and ingress controller. Additionally, Solo.io provides Mesh Hub for unified service mesh management, Squash for debugging microservices, and Unik for building unikernels. Its offerings support the migration of traditional applications to modern architectures, accommodating both established enterprises and emerging cloud-native businesses. Solo.io's solutions leverage various open source technologies, including Istio, Envoy, and WebAssembly, positioning the company as a leader in the application networking space.
HashiCorp
Series D in 2018
HashiCorp, Inc. is an open-source software company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2012 by Mitchell Hashimoto and Armon Dadgar. The company specializes in developing multi-cloud infrastructure automation software that addresses the challenges of cloud adoption. HashiCorp's primary products include Terraform, a cloud infrastructure as code tool for provisioning and managing resources; Vault, which secures and controls access to sensitive data; Nomad, a work orchestrator for deploying and managing applications across various environments; and Consul, a tool for service discovery and orchestration. Additionally, HashiCorp offers Vagrant for creating reproducible development environments and Packer for generating identical machine images for multiple platforms. The company aims to provide consistent workflows and a standardized approach to automate infrastructure processes, thereby enabling organizations to effectively run distributed applications in both public and private cloud environments.
Mode, Inc. is a technology company that develops a cloud platform designed to facilitate the creation and operation of Internet of Things (IoT) products. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with an additional office in Tokyo, Japan, Mode provides end-to-end semi-custom IoT and artificial intelligence solutions. Its platform enables devices to communicate with mobile clients, allowing organizations to track and manage their devices and users effectively. Mode's innovative BizStack IoT and BizStack AI solutions utilize a continuous improvement technology stack that collects real-time data from various sources, including sensors and legacy systems. The platform sanitizes and structures this data, delivering it through customizable dashboards that offer powerful insights. By streamlining data integration and providing operational improvements, Mode's solutions can be implemented significantly faster and more cost-effectively than traditional development methods, supporting organizations in transforming innovative ideas into practical, sustainable applications.
Namely, Inc. operates an online human resource software platform designed for small- and mid-sized organizations. Founded in 2011 and based in New York, the company provides an all-in-one solution that integrates various HR functions, including payroll, benefits administration, time-off tracking, and talent management. Namely's cloud-based platform allows HR teams to manage employee data efficiently while ensuring compliance with regulations. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including technology, professional services, and commerce, offering personalized support to help organizations enhance their company culture and improve employee experiences.
Tray.io, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing a cloud-based API integration platform designed for enterprises. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in London, the company offers the Tray Platform, which empowers citizen automators within organizations to streamline complex processes and integrate their entire cloud stack. This platform connects to any software with an API, including both REST and SOAP-based APIs, and can process CSV files for applications with limited API support. Tray.io features a visual workflow builder that allows users to create automations without the need for coding, making it accessible for a broader range of users. In addition to its software offerings, the company provides guidance, training, support, and consulting services to help organizations maximize their automation efforts.
Murj is a digital health company based in Santa Cruz, California, focused on enhancing the management of care for patients with implantable cardiac devices. The company has developed a cloud-based software platform that addresses the challenges posed by the increasing volume of cardiac device data. By providing tools for in-office and remote patient monitoring, recall management, analytics, and patient historical summaries, Murj aims to replace outdated paper reports and ineffective management systems. This allows healthcare professionals to concentrate on patient care, ultimately improving clinical outcomes and delivering valuable insights in the field of cardiac health.
Synadia Communications
Seed Round in 2018
Synadia Communications develops and maintains NATS.io, an open-source messaging system designed for cloud-native applications, microservices architectures, IoT, and other distributed systems. Founded in 2017, the company offers commercial support, consulting services, and training around its technology.
Petasense
Seed Round in 2018
Petasense Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Foster City, California, is an Industrial IoT startup focused on enhancing the reliability of industrial machinery. The company provides an innovative end-to-end solution that includes a patent-pending wireless vibration sensor, cloud-based software, and machine learning analytics. This technology allows clients to monitor and predict the health of critical machines in real-time, thereby reducing unplanned downtime and lowering repair costs. Petasense serves a diverse range of clients, including industry leaders such as JLL, C&W Services, Silicon Valley Power, and Stanford University. The founders, Abhinav Khushraj and Arun Santhebennur, bring extensive experience in building enterprise companies, bolstered by their educational backgrounds from MIT and IIT.
Baffle specializes in secure data management. It offers solutions for encrypting sensitive information across analytics pipelines and cloud environments, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations while preserving user experience.
Splice is a New York-based platform for music creators that combines a large catalog of licensed samples with AI-powered tools to accelerate sound discovery and inspiration. It enables music creation, collaboration, and cloud-based storage of project files, and offers a rent-to-own marketplace for plugins and digital audio workstations. Splice provides content used by broadcasters, independent films, and commercials, helping musicians produce and share music efficiently. Through its combination of samples, AI-assisted features, and collaboration capabilities, the company aims to empower creators by making professional-grade tools and resources more accessible.
MyVR is a cloud-based platform designed for vacation rental businesses, enabling them to manage multiple marketing channels such as Airbnb, HomeAway, TripAdvisor, and Booking.com from a single dashboard. The platform helps streamline and automate daily operations, allowing businesses to save time and reduce errors while enhancing the overall traveler experience. Additionally, MyVR provides users with the ability to create their own online presence, fostering direct sales opportunities. Its open architecture allows for seamless integration with various applications and services, making it a versatile solution for short-term rental management.
HashiCorp
Series C in 2017
HashiCorp, Inc. is an open-source software company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2012 by Mitchell Hashimoto and Armon Dadgar. The company specializes in developing multi-cloud infrastructure automation software that addresses the challenges of cloud adoption. HashiCorp's primary products include Terraform, a cloud infrastructure as code tool for provisioning and managing resources; Vault, which secures and controls access to sensitive data; Nomad, a work orchestrator for deploying and managing applications across various environments; and Consul, a tool for service discovery and orchestration. Additionally, HashiCorp offers Vagrant for creating reproducible development environments and Packer for generating identical machine images for multiple platforms. The company aims to provide consistent workflows and a standardized approach to automate infrastructure processes, thereby enabling organizations to effectively run distributed applications in both public and private cloud environments.
Duo Security
Series D in 2017
Duo Security provides cloud-based access protection solutions for companies worldwide, specializing in multi-factor authentication (MFA), passwordless login, and single sign-on (SSO) technologies. Their services include unified endpoint visibility, adaptive authentication, policy enforcement, and secure remote access to both cloud and on-premises applications. Duo Security's offerings help protect against phishing, credential theft, and application breaches, serving industries such as healthcare, finance, technology, government, education, legal, retail, and more. Founded in 2009 and based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the company also has offices in San Mateo, California; Austin, Texas; and London, United Kingdom. As of September 28, 2018, Duo Security operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems.
Submittable
Series A in 2017
Submittable develops cloud-based software for managing digital submissions, applications, and content. Its platform enables clients to collect, review, and make decisions on various types of submissions, including job applicants (Talentd), academic applications, grants, and creative content. Submittable serves publishers, competitions, awards, academic institutions, and other organizations seeking efficient submission management.
Intentionet
Venture Round in 2017
Intentionet is a developer of management software that focuses on enhancing network reliability and security. The company specializes in analyzing network configurations to identify errors and automate change testing for both on-premises and cloud-based environments. By proactively addressing potential issues that could lead to outages or security breaches, Intentionet’s software provides clients with improved visibility into their network's security posture and connectivity matrix. This approach allows organizations to deploy and maintain their networks with confidence, minimizing the risks associated with operational disruptions and compliance violations.
Murj is a digital health company based in Santa Cruz, California, focused on enhancing the management of care for patients with implantable cardiac devices. The company has developed a cloud-based software platform that addresses the challenges posed by the increasing volume of cardiac device data. By providing tools for in-office and remote patient monitoring, recall management, analytics, and patient historical summaries, Murj aims to replace outdated paper reports and ineffective management systems. This allows healthcare professionals to concentrate on patient care, ultimately improving clinical outcomes and delivering valuable insights in the field of cardiac health.
Hedvig, Inc. is a cloud-based software-defined storage company based in Santa Clara, California, and was incorporated in 2012. Formerly known as Quexascale, Hedvig specializes in modernizing storage solutions for enterprise computing environments at any scale. The company’s platform uniquely combines block, file, and object storage into a single software solution that operates seamlessly across both private and public clouds. This innovative approach allows enterprises to streamline their storage infrastructure, reducing costs by up to 60% while enhancing the speed and efficiency of application migration to the cloud. Hedvig's technology is designed to improve the economics of data management, enabling businesses to create a virtualized storage pool that provisions storage with minimal effort and effectively scales to meet growing data demands. As a subsidiary of Commvault Systems, Hedvig continues to advance the capabilities of software-defined storage, making it a key player in the evolution of data management solutions.
SlamData, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing a virtual data warehouse and data integration solution, enabling users to efficiently explore and curate data stored in cloud platforms such as S3, Azure, and Google Cloud. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, SlamData offers a software solution that enhances data integration and preparation, making complex data analytics-ready. The platform supports various business intelligence tools, including Tableau, Looker, and PowerBI, and features connectors to multiple databases, including MongoDB, MarkLogic, Couchbase, and Hadoop. Notably, SlamData employs an innovative “in-database” analytics approach, allowing data processing and analytics to occur in close proximity to the data itself.
Evident.IO
Series C in 2017
Evident.io, Inc. is a security management company based in Pleasanton, California, that specializes in cloud infrastructure security. Founded in 2013, the company provides a software platform designed to enhance security and compliance in public cloud environments, particularly for Amazon Web Services. Its agentless and API-centric Evident Security Platform continuously monitors cloud resources, identifying security misconfigurations, vulnerabilities, and compliance risks. By delivering actionable intelligence in a user-friendly format, Evident.io enables organizations of all sizes to effectively manage their security posture and swiftly remediate identified risks. The company's focus on making cloud security accessible and efficient caters to the needs of DevOps professionals, cloud engineers, and IT risk managers, thus bridging the gap between agile development and robust security practices. In 2018, Evident.io was acquired by Palo Alto Networks, further expanding its capabilities within the cybersecurity landscape.
Namely, Inc. operates an online human resource software platform designed for small- and mid-sized organizations. Founded in 2011 and based in New York, the company provides an all-in-one solution that integrates various HR functions, including payroll, benefits administration, time-off tracking, and talent management. Namely's cloud-based platform allows HR teams to manage employee data efficiently while ensuring compliance with regulations. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including technology, professional services, and commerce, offering personalized support to help organizations enhance their company culture and improve employee experiences.
Xplenty
Venture Round in 2016
Xplenty Ltd. is a cloud-based data integration platform based in Tel Aviv, Israel, founded in 2011. The company specializes in enabling organizations to integrate, process, and prepare data for analytics efficiently. Xplenty's platform supports a wide range of integrations, including analytics, data stores, and streaming services, making it suitable for both structured and unstructured data. Its user-friendly, drag-and-drop interface allows users to manage data without the need for coding, streamlining the process of moving and transforming data. By reducing data preparation time, Xplenty helps businesses unlock insights more quickly and effectively from various sources, including SQL data stores, NoSQL databases, and cloud storage services.
StrongDM
Seed Round in 2016
StrongDM, Inc. is a technology company based in Burlingame, California, founded in 2015. The company offers a platform designed to manage and audit access to various databases and servers for employees, vendors, and cloud-based tools. Its services enable organizations to efficiently create and remove users, manage permissions, and ensure proper data handling. StrongDM's platform simplifies the process of controlling access across multiple systems, enhancing security and compliance. In 2016, the company gained recognition as the Audience Favorite at the Strata+Hadoop World conference, highlighting its impact in the data management sector.
Tray.io, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing a cloud-based API integration platform designed for enterprises. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in London, the company offers the Tray Platform, which empowers citizen automators within organizations to streamline complex processes and integrate their entire cloud stack. This platform connects to any software with an API, including both REST and SOAP-based APIs, and can process CSV files for applications with limited API support. Tray.io features a visual workflow builder that allows users to create automations without the need for coding, making it accessible for a broader range of users. In addition to its software offerings, the company provides guidance, training, support, and consulting services to help organizations maximize their automation efforts.
Tend.ai
Seed Round in 2016
Tend.ai Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing cloud robotics software specifically for machine tending. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Bend, Oregon, the company provides an innovative solution through its in.view software, which enables users to remotely monitor and analyze the performance of production robots in real-time using mobile devices. Tend.ai's technology harnesses machine learning to predict failures in robots and factory equipment, facilitating efficient monitoring and control. The company’s intelligent control software simplifies smart manufacturing for businesses of all sizes, allowing them to manage any robot tending any machine from any location. Additionally, Tend.ai offers the Cell.Mate edge device, which ensures secure communication between the robot and the software without exposing vulnerabilities to the internet, thus enhancing operational security.
Cloverpop
Series A in 2016
Cloverpop, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in developing cloud-based software aimed at enhancing decision-making and collaboration within businesses. Established in 2012, Cloverpop offers a Decision Intelligence platform designed to record, track, and communicate daily decisions among teams, enabling clients to streamline enterprise decision-making processes. By applying behavioral science, the platform helps to minimize human biases and enhance stakeholder buy-in, ultimately driving quicker and more effective decisions. Cloverpop primarily serves clients in marketing, sales, and strategy by providing tailored solutions that facilitate structured collaboration, automation, and learning from past decisions. The company’s clientele includes Fortune 100 firms across various sectors, including consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, and technology.
Baffle
Venture Round in 2016
Baffle specializes in secure data management. It offers solutions for encrypting sensitive information across analytics pipelines and cloud environments, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations while preserving user experience.
Copper, Inc. is a provider of web-based customer relationship management (CRM) software specifically designed for Google applications, integrating seamlessly with G Suite. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers a platform that captures data automatically, enabling real-time tracking of sales opportunities and deals. Users can customize their CRM experience with features such as sales forecasting reports, custom fields, and pipeline filters. The software allows for mobile management of sales pipelines, call logging, automated task reminders, and push notifications for new records. Copper serves various industries, including technology, consulting, real estate, and corporate development, focusing on enhancing productivity and fostering authentic relationships among teams. The company, which rebranded from ProsperWorks in 2018, emphasizes an intuitive user experience and instant functionality.
HashiCorp
Series B in 2016
HashiCorp, Inc. is an open-source software company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2012 by Mitchell Hashimoto and Armon Dadgar. The company specializes in developing multi-cloud infrastructure automation software that addresses the challenges of cloud adoption. HashiCorp's primary products include Terraform, a cloud infrastructure as code tool for provisioning and managing resources; Vault, which secures and controls access to sensitive data; Nomad, a work orchestrator for deploying and managing applications across various environments; and Consul, a tool for service discovery and orchestration. Additionally, HashiCorp offers Vagrant for creating reproducible development environments and Packer for generating identical machine images for multiple platforms. The company aims to provide consistent workflows and a standardized approach to automate infrastructure processes, thereby enabling organizations to effectively run distributed applications in both public and private cloud environments.
Loggly, Inc. is a cloud-based application intelligence solutions provider based in San Francisco, California, and was incorporated in 2009. It specializes in log management, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, systems monitoring, alerting solutions, application debugging, deployment monitoring, and application analytics. Serving over 10,000 customers, including a significant portion of the Fortune 500, Loggly enhances the engineering processes of teams utilizing continuous deployment and DevOps practices. The company differentiates itself by offering structured and summarized log data, which facilitates real-time metrics and actionable insights through its dashboards. This approach aids in reducing mean time to resolution (MTTR), improving service quality, and optimizing development resources. As of January 2018, Loggly operates as a subsidiary of SolarWinds Worldwide, LLC.
Evident.IO
Series B in 2016
Evident.io, Inc. is a security management company based in Pleasanton, California, that specializes in cloud infrastructure security. Founded in 2013, the company provides a software platform designed to enhance security and compliance in public cloud environments, particularly for Amazon Web Services. Its agentless and API-centric Evident Security Platform continuously monitors cloud resources, identifying security misconfigurations, vulnerabilities, and compliance risks. By delivering actionable intelligence in a user-friendly format, Evident.io enables organizations of all sizes to effectively manage their security posture and swiftly remediate identified risks. The company's focus on making cloud security accessible and efficient caters to the needs of DevOps professionals, cloud engineers, and IT risk managers, thus bridging the gap between agile development and robust security practices. In 2018, Evident.io was acquired by Palo Alto Networks, further expanding its capabilities within the cybersecurity landscape.
Namely
Venture Round in 2016
Namely, Inc. operates an online human resource software platform designed for small- and mid-sized organizations. Founded in 2011 and based in New York, the company provides an all-in-one solution that integrates various HR functions, including payroll, benefits administration, time-off tracking, and talent management. Namely's cloud-based platform allows HR teams to manage employee data efficiently while ensuring compliance with regulations. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including technology, professional services, and commerce, offering personalized support to help organizations enhance their company culture and improve employee experiences.
Understory
Series A in 2016
Understory, Inc. is a weather infrastructure and analytics company that specializes in real-time datasets and graphical representations of weather events, focusing on their impact at the earth's surface. Founded in 2012 and based in Madison, Wisconsin, Understory builds and operates networks of patented RTi weather stations capable of measuring weather conditions such as rain, hail, wind, temperature, and humidity with high precision. These stations transmit data wirelessly and operate maintenance-free, providing advanced analytics for insurance companies, property owners, and educational institutions. Understory's solutions include detailed reports on hail, wind, and precipitation events, enabling clients to better understand and manage weather-related risks. The company's innovative technology has the potential to transform global weather understanding and assist businesses in mitigating the financial impacts of climate change.
Stitch Labs
Series B in 2015
Stitch Labs, Inc. is a developer of inventory management software aimed at simplifying operations for multichannel retail businesses. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, California, the company provides a comprehensive platform that integrates inventory, orders, and sales across various sales channels, including Amazon, eBay, Etsy, and Shopify. Its software includes features for order management, logistics, fulfillment, and financial reporting, allowing retailers to gain a holistic view of their operations. Additionally, Stitch Labs offers services such as 3PL integration, consulting, team training, and migration support. As of July 2020, Stitch Labs operates as a subsidiary of Square, Inc.
Cloverpop
Seed Round in 2015
Cloverpop, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in developing cloud-based software aimed at enhancing decision-making and collaboration within businesses. Established in 2012, Cloverpop offers a Decision Intelligence platform designed to record, track, and communicate daily decisions among teams, enabling clients to streamline enterprise decision-making processes. By applying behavioral science, the platform helps to minimize human biases and enhance stakeholder buy-in, ultimately driving quicker and more effective decisions. Cloverpop primarily serves clients in marketing, sales, and strategy by providing tailored solutions that facilitate structured collaboration, automation, and learning from past decisions. The company’s clientele includes Fortune 100 firms across various sectors, including consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, and technology.
Datos IO is a developer of a cloud-scale, application-centric data management platform designed to simplify data management across various cloud environments, including private, hybrid, and public clouds. The company's flagship product, RecoverX, offers scalable versioning and reliable recovery solutions, allowing businesses to effectively protect, mobilize, and monetize their application data. Recognized for its innovative approach, Datos IO has received accolades such as being included in Gartner's 2016 Hype Cycle for Storage Technologies and winning the 2016 Product of the Year award from Storage Magazine. Headquartered in San Jose, California, the company aims to empower organizations by providing the flexibility they need to manage their data according to their specific requirements.
SlamData
Seed Round in 2015
SlamData, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing a virtual data warehouse and data integration solution, enabling users to efficiently explore and curate data stored in cloud platforms such as S3, Azure, and Google Cloud. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, SlamData offers a software solution that enhances data integration and preparation, making complex data analytics-ready. The platform supports various business intelligence tools, including Tableau, Looker, and PowerBI, and features connectors to multiple databases, including MongoDB, MarkLogic, Couchbase, and Hadoop. Notably, SlamData employs an innovative “in-database” analytics approach, allowing data processing and analytics to occur in close proximity to the data itself.
Petasense
Seed Round in 2015
Petasense Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Foster City, California, is an Industrial IoT startup focused on enhancing the reliability of industrial machinery. The company provides an innovative end-to-end solution that includes a patent-pending wireless vibration sensor, cloud-based software, and machine learning analytics. This technology allows clients to monitor and predict the health of critical machines in real-time, thereby reducing unplanned downtime and lowering repair costs. Petasense serves a diverse range of clients, including industry leaders such as JLL, C&W Services, Silicon Valley Power, and Stanford University. The founders, Abhinav Khushraj and Arun Santhebennur, bring extensive experience in building enterprise companies, bolstered by their educational backgrounds from MIT and IIT.
Namely, Inc. operates an online human resource software platform designed for small- and mid-sized organizations. Founded in 2011 and based in New York, the company provides an all-in-one solution that integrates various HR functions, including payroll, benefits administration, time-off tracking, and talent management. Namely's cloud-based platform allows HR teams to manage employee data efficiently while ensuring compliance with regulations. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including technology, professional services, and commerce, offering personalized support to help organizations enhance their company culture and improve employee experiences.
KryptonCloud
Seed Round in 2015
KryptonCloud, Inc. is a technology company that develops a cloud-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform designed for operations and maintenance (O&M) teams. The platform enables users to search, analyze, and monitor asset-related data in real-time, facilitating enhanced decision-making regarding asset performance. Key products include Krypton Collect, which aggregates and unifies data from various sources; Krypton Decision Engine, a scalable tool for real-time evaluation of O&M data; and Krypton Analytics, which provides insights into operational data such as time-series data and work history. Established in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California, KryptonCloud focuses on delivering automated analytics, real-time operational monitoring, and centralized data management, aiding businesses in optimizing asset performance and reducing maintenance costs. The company operates as a subsidiary of Splunk Inc.
Hedvig, Inc. is a cloud-based software-defined storage company based in Santa Clara, California, and was incorporated in 2012. Formerly known as Quexascale, Hedvig specializes in modernizing storage solutions for enterprise computing environments at any scale. The company’s platform uniquely combines block, file, and object storage into a single software solution that operates seamlessly across both private and public clouds. This innovative approach allows enterprises to streamline their storage infrastructure, reducing costs by up to 60% while enhancing the speed and efficiency of application migration to the cloud. Hedvig's technology is designed to improve the economics of data management, enabling businesses to create a virtualized storage pool that provisions storage with minimal effort and effectively scales to meet growing data demands. As a subsidiary of Commvault Systems, Hedvig continues to advance the capabilities of software-defined storage, making it a key player in the evolution of data management solutions.
Tray.io
Seed Round in 2015
Tray.io, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing a cloud-based API integration platform designed for enterprises. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in London, the company offers the Tray Platform, which empowers citizen automators within organizations to streamline complex processes and integrate their entire cloud stack. This platform connects to any software with an API, including both REST and SOAP-based APIs, and can process CSV files for applications with limited API support. Tray.io features a visual workflow builder that allows users to create automations without the need for coding, making it accessible for a broader range of users. In addition to its software offerings, the company provides guidance, training, support, and consulting services to help organizations maximize their automation efforts.
Duo Security
Series C in 2015
Duo Security provides cloud-based access protection solutions for companies worldwide, specializing in multi-factor authentication (MFA), passwordless login, and single sign-on (SSO) technologies. Their services include unified endpoint visibility, adaptive authentication, policy enforcement, and secure remote access to both cloud and on-premises applications. Duo Security's offerings help protect against phishing, credential theft, and application breaches, serving industries such as healthcare, finance, technology, government, education, legal, retail, and more. Founded in 2009 and based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the company also has offices in San Mateo, California; Austin, Texas; and London, United Kingdom. As of September 28, 2018, Duo Security operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems.
Copper, Inc. is a provider of web-based customer relationship management (CRM) software specifically designed for Google applications, integrating seamlessly with G Suite. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers a platform that captures data automatically, enabling real-time tracking of sales opportunities and deals. Users can customize their CRM experience with features such as sales forecasting reports, custom fields, and pipeline filters. The software allows for mobile management of sales pipelines, call logging, automated task reminders, and push notifications for new records. Copper serves various industries, including technology, consulting, real estate, and corporate development, focusing on enhancing productivity and fostering authentic relationships among teams. The company, which rebranded from ProsperWorks in 2018, emphasizes an intuitive user experience and instant functionality.
Operable
Seed Round in 2015
Operable is a company that develops and provides an online collaborative platform designed specifically for engineers. This platform assists teams in responding to incidents effectively, facilitating quick resolutions and promoting a culture of learning from past events. By focusing on streamlining DevOps workflows, Operable's software-as-a-service (SaaS) product enhances collaboration among engineers, enabling them to work together more efficiently to address and remediate issues.
Namely
Venture Round in 2015
Namely, Inc. operates an online human resource software platform designed for small- and mid-sized organizations. Founded in 2011 and based in New York, the company provides an all-in-one solution that integrates various HR functions, including payroll, benefits administration, time-off tracking, and talent management. Namely's cloud-based platform allows HR teams to manage employee data efficiently while ensuring compliance with regulations. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including technology, professional services, and commerce, offering personalized support to help organizations enhance their company culture and improve employee experiences.
HashiCorp
Series A in 2014
HashiCorp, Inc. is an open-source software company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2012 by Mitchell Hashimoto and Armon Dadgar. The company specializes in developing multi-cloud infrastructure automation software that addresses the challenges of cloud adoption. HashiCorp's primary products include Terraform, a cloud infrastructure as code tool for provisioning and managing resources; Vault, which secures and controls access to sensitive data; Nomad, a work orchestrator for deploying and managing applications across various environments; and Consul, a tool for service discovery and orchestration. Additionally, HashiCorp offers Vagrant for creating reproducible development environments and Packer for generating identical machine images for multiple platforms. The company aims to provide consistent workflows and a standardized approach to automate infrastructure processes, thereby enabling organizations to effectively run distributed applications in both public and private cloud environments.
Evident.IO
Series A in 2014
Evident.io, Inc. is a security management company based in Pleasanton, California, that specializes in cloud infrastructure security. Founded in 2013, the company provides a software platform designed to enhance security and compliance in public cloud environments, particularly for Amazon Web Services. Its agentless and API-centric Evident Security Platform continuously monitors cloud resources, identifying security misconfigurations, vulnerabilities, and compliance risks. By delivering actionable intelligence in a user-friendly format, Evident.io enables organizations of all sizes to effectively manage their security posture and swiftly remediate identified risks. The company's focus on making cloud security accessible and efficient caters to the needs of DevOps professionals, cloud engineers, and IT risk managers, thus bridging the gap between agile development and robust security practices. In 2018, Evident.io was acquired by Palo Alto Networks, further expanding its capabilities within the cybersecurity landscape.
Namely, Inc. operates an online human resource software platform designed for small- and mid-sized organizations. Founded in 2011 and based in New York, the company provides an all-in-one solution that integrates various HR functions, including payroll, benefits administration, time-off tracking, and talent management. Namely's cloud-based platform allows HR teams to manage employee data efficiently while ensuring compliance with regulations. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including technology, professional services, and commerce, offering personalized support to help organizations enhance their company culture and improve employee experiences.
Flint is a mobile payment service that facilitates credit card transactions through scanning, invoicing, or online payments. Launched in 2011 by Greg Goldfarb and Andrew Laszlo, Flint's application allows users to accept payments on the spot, as well as send invoices for online bill payment. In addition to handling cash and checks, Flint integrates with Apple Passbook to manage customized coupons. The service features automatic syncing of all transaction details, including line item and customer information, with QuickBooks accounts, enhancing financial management for users. Flint provides a streamlined setup process, eliminating the need for a traditional merchant account, making it accessible for various businesses seeking to simplify their payment processes.
Loggly, Inc. is a cloud-based application intelligence solutions provider based in San Francisco, California, and was incorporated in 2009. It specializes in log management, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, systems monitoring, alerting solutions, application debugging, deployment monitoring, and application analytics. Serving over 10,000 customers, including a significant portion of the Fortune 500, Loggly enhances the engineering processes of teams utilizing continuous deployment and DevOps practices. The company differentiates itself by offering structured and summarized log data, which facilitates real-time metrics and actionable insights through its dashboards. This approach aids in reducing mean time to resolution (MTTR), improving service quality, and optimizing development resources. As of January 2018, Loggly operates as a subsidiary of SolarWinds Worldwide, LLC.
Duo Security
Series B in 2014
Duo Security provides cloud-based access protection solutions for companies worldwide, specializing in multi-factor authentication (MFA), passwordless login, and single sign-on (SSO) technologies. Their services include unified endpoint visibility, adaptive authentication, policy enforcement, and secure remote access to both cloud and on-premises applications. Duo Security's offerings help protect against phishing, credential theft, and application breaches, serving industries such as healthcare, finance, technology, government, education, legal, retail, and more. Founded in 2009 and based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the company also has offices in San Mateo, California; Austin, Texas; and London, United Kingdom. As of September 28, 2018, Duo Security operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems.
Splice is a New York-based platform for music creators that combines a large catalog of licensed samples with AI-powered tools to accelerate sound discovery and inspiration. It enables music creation, collaboration, and cloud-based storage of project files, and offers a rent-to-own marketplace for plugins and digital audio workstations. Splice provides content used by broadcasters, independent films, and commercials, helping musicians produce and share music efficiently. Through its combination of samples, AI-assisted features, and collaboration capabilities, the company aims to empower creators by making professional-grade tools and resources more accessible.
SlamData
Convertible Note in 2014
SlamData, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing a virtual data warehouse and data integration solution, enabling users to efficiently explore and curate data stored in cloud platforms such as S3, Azure, and Google Cloud. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, SlamData offers a software solution that enhances data integration and preparation, making complex data analytics-ready. The platform supports various business intelligence tools, including Tableau, Looker, and PowerBI, and features connectors to multiple databases, including MongoDB, MarkLogic, Couchbase, and Hadoop. Notably, SlamData employs an innovative “in-database” analytics approach, allowing data processing and analytics to occur in close proximity to the data itself.
Stitch Labs
Venture Round in 2014
Stitch Labs, Inc. is a developer of inventory management software aimed at simplifying operations for multichannel retail businesses. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, California, the company provides a comprehensive platform that integrates inventory, orders, and sales across various sales channels, including Amazon, eBay, Etsy, and Shopify. Its software includes features for order management, logistics, fulfillment, and financial reporting, allowing retailers to gain a holistic view of their operations. Additionally, Stitch Labs offers services such as 3PL integration, consulting, team training, and migration support. As of July 2020, Stitch Labs operates as a subsidiary of Square, Inc.
Datos IO
Seed Round in 2014
Datos IO is a developer of a cloud-scale, application-centric data management platform designed to simplify data management across various cloud environments, including private, hybrid, and public clouds. The company's flagship product, RecoverX, offers scalable versioning and reliable recovery solutions, allowing businesses to effectively protect, mobilize, and monetize their application data. Recognized for its innovative approach, Datos IO has received accolades such as being included in Gartner's 2016 Hype Cycle for Storage Technologies and winning the 2016 Product of the Year award from Storage Magazine. Headquartered in San Jose, California, the company aims to empower organizations by providing the flexibility they need to manage their data according to their specific requirements.
Namely
Venture Round in 2014
Namely, Inc. operates an online human resource software platform designed for small- and mid-sized organizations. Founded in 2011 and based in New York, the company provides an all-in-one solution that integrates various HR functions, including payroll, benefits administration, time-off tracking, and talent management. Namely's cloud-based platform allows HR teams to manage employee data efficiently while ensuring compliance with regulations. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including technology, professional services, and commerce, offering personalized support to help organizations enhance their company culture and improve employee experiences.
Driven, Inc. specializes in Big Data application development and performance management solutions for a global clientele. The company offers its flagship product, Driven, which is an application performance management solution designed to support DevOps teams in debugging, monitoring, and managing Big Data applications. Driven is compatible with major processing frameworks such as Apache Hive, MapReduce, Cascading, Scalding, and Apache Spark, providing organizations with essential visibility and insights to enhance application performance. Additionally, Driven, Inc. offers Cascading, a platform for building Big Data applications on Apache Hadoop, alongside various solutions for performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and analytics. The company also provides training services to ensure effective use of its offerings. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Driven, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Xplenty Ltd. Its diverse user base spans multiple industries, including social media, retail, financial services, telecommunications, bioinformatics, and geospatial sectors.
Message Bus
Venture Round in 2014
Mail Bypass, Inc., doing business as Message Bus, provides a cloud-native application service for enabling and powering messaging across email and mobile channels. Its service enables enterprises and application developers to deliver transactional and marketing messages, including emails, SMS, push mails, and social messages. The company was incorporated in 2010 and is based in Corte Madera, California.
AccessPay
Series A in 2014
AccessPay specializes in modernizing banking operations for finance teams. Its cloud-based platform connects corporates to banks, automating processes like bank statement retrieval, enhancing payment efficiency, and minimizing fraud risk. Established in Manchester, UK in 2012, AccessPay serves thousands of organizations globally.
Understory
Seed Round in 2014
Understory, Inc. is a weather infrastructure and analytics company that specializes in real-time datasets and graphical representations of weather events, focusing on their impact at the earth's surface. Founded in 2012 and based in Madison, Wisconsin, Understory builds and operates networks of patented RTi weather stations capable of measuring weather conditions such as rain, hail, wind, temperature, and humidity with high precision. These stations transmit data wirelessly and operate maintenance-free, providing advanced analytics for insurance companies, property owners, and educational institutions. Understory's solutions include detailed reports on hail, wind, and precipitation events, enabling clients to better understand and manage weather-related risks. The company's innovative technology has the potential to transform global weather understanding and assist businesses in mitigating the financial impacts of climate change.
Caspida, Inc. is a cyber-security and threat detection company based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2014. The company specializes in identifying and preventing hidden threats within corporate networks, encompassing SaaS/cloud and mobile environments. Caspida employs advanced machine learning, behavioral modeling, and real-time statistical analysis to detect threats originating from users, devices, or applications. Its innovative approach allows for the detection of the entire cyber threat kill chain, including advanced persistent threats, new malware, and unpredictable insider threats, without relying on traditional methods such as rules or signatures. The company offers solutions for various security concerns, including intellectual property theft, data exfiltration, account hijacking, fraud detection, and malware detection. As of 2015, Caspida operates as a subsidiary of Splunk, Inc.
Kairos AR
Series A in 2014
Kairos AR, Inc. is an artificial intelligence company based in Miami, Florida, specializing in face recognition and behavior analysis technologies. Established in 2010, the company develops software tools that enable developers to integrate advanced face recognition capabilities into their applications. Its offerings include a cloud-based face recognition API, a crowd analytics SDK that provides insights on demographics and focus in images and videos, and a server-based emotional analysis API for recognizing facial expressions. Additionally, Kairos AR provides IMRSV, a camera-enabled crowd analytics solution designed for marketers to gather continuous audience analytics. With a remote team operating globally, Kairos AR aims to simplify the complexities of face analysis technology for its diverse customer base.
Piston Cloud Computing
Series B in 2014
Piston Cloud Computing, Inc. specializes in providing Piston OpenStack, a software solution that automates the orchestration of private cloud environments using commodity servers. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company focuses on enhancing datacenter efficiency and accelerating application development for businesses engaged in web, mobile, and big data applications. Piston OpenStack enables agile development teams to manage a pool of servers as a unified resource, facilitating the rapid deployment of scalable and secure cloud environments. In addition to its software offerings, Piston Cloud Computing provides planning, systems integration, operations design, software update services, and tailored training for application developers, cloud operators, and administrators. The company serves a diverse clientele, including financial services, medical research labs, service providers, and federal government agencies worldwide. As of June 2015, Piston Cloud Computing operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems, Inc.