Vulcan is a private company founded by Paul G. Allen, co-founder of Microsoft, dedicated to addressing global challenges through innovative approaches. It focuses on solving issues such as climate change, ocean health, and endangered species conservation, while also exploring new scientific frontiers and enhancing community sustainability. Vulcan engages with industry leaders to develop data-driven solutions across various disciplines. Additionally, Vulcan Capital, the company's investment arm, specializes in private equity and venture capital across multiple stages of corporate development. Its investment portfolio includes sectors such as healthcare, technology, media, energy, and life sciences. Vulcan Capital seeks to invest significantly in both public and private companies, preferring control ownership or strategic minority stakes. The firm operates from its headquarters in Seattle and an office in Palo Alto, with a global investment focus, particularly in the United States, Europe, and Asia.
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Genemod
Seed Round in 2023
Genemod Corporation, based in Seattle, Washington, specializes in developing inventory management software tailored for life scientists. Founded in 2018, the company offers a unified platform that integrates scientific and management tools, allowing researchers to streamline their daily operations in the lab. Its software facilitates the management of laboratory inventory, including consumables, reagents, and equipment, while also supporting project management and scheduling functionalities. By employing data processing algorithms and artificial intelligence, Genemod enhances workflow efficiency, assists in data analysis, and aids in experimental design. The platform is designed to foster collaboration among scientists and improve overall productivity in research environments.
Echodyne
Series D in 2022
Echodyne is a company that specializes in the development and manufacture of radar technologies based on metamaterials. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Kirkland, Washington, Echodyne integrates its patented metamaterials technology with advanced software to produce a high-performance radar platform. This technology offers enhanced radar vision, combining agile imaging radar hardware with sophisticated software for tasks such as classification, recognition, and perception. As a result, Echodyne provides solutions for security and machine autonomy across various sectors, including government, defense, and industry. Its radar systems enable the safe operation of autonomous machines, such as drones, cars, trucks, and heavy equipment, in diverse weather conditions.
Variant Bio
Series B in 2021
Variant Bio Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Seattle, Washington, that focuses on developing therapeutics through the study of human genetic diversity. Founded in 2018, the company identifies individuals and populations that exhibit extreme traits of medical significance, utilizing advanced sequencing technologies and analytic methods to uncover the genes and pathways associated with these traits. By leveraging insights from genetic research, Variant Bio aims to discover new therapeutic targets for conditions such as neurodegenerative, autoimmune, and cardiometabolic diseases. The company's innovative approach combines statistical genetics and machine learning, enhancing the potential for genomic drug discovery to address unmet medical needs.
Rad Power Bikes
Series D in 2021
Rad Power Bikes LLC, based in Seattle, Washington, is a leading manufacturer and retailer of electric bicycles in North America. Founded in 2015, the company specializes in designing feature-rich e-bikes suitable for both on and off-road use, catering to a diverse range of consumer needs. In addition to its electric bikes, Rad Power Bikes offers a variety of accessories such as bags, fenders, racks, and safety products, as well as replacement parts like batteries and tires. The company operates on a direct-to-consumer model, selling its products primarily through online platforms, which allows it to provide affordable and accessible transportation solutions. With a rapidly expanding workforce exceeding 700 employees, Rad Power Bikes is committed to revolutionizing electric mobility and promoting energy-efficient transportation options.
Candidate
Seed Round in 2021
Candidate, Inc. is an online staffing and recruiting company that operates a marketplace designed to encourage individuals to act as recruiters within their own networks. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the company aims to leverage personal connections to enhance the recruiting process, making it accessible and beneficial for a broader audience.
Picnic
Series A in 2021
Picnic is a Seattle-based company established in 2016 that specializes in food production technology and robotics solutions. Formerly known as Vivid Robotics Inc., Picnic has developed an application that streamlines automated interactions and ordering for food companies. The company has assembled a team of industry veterans from both the food and technology sectors to create innovative solutions tailored for the food service and hospitality industries. One of its flagship products, the Picnic Pizza Production System, is the first automated pizza-making system designed for both new kitchen installations and retrofits, capable of producing hundreds of custom pizzas per hour using chef-selected ingredients and recipes.
Ally.io (Acquired)
Series C in 2021
Ally.io is a strategic goal-planning and execution management software helping businesses execute strategies and reach their goals. It enables businesses to shift from traditional, disjointed planning and execution to a modern, OKR-based framework that drives strong alignment, agility, transparency and empowers the workforce. The Ally.io solution makes it easy to adopt OKRs as a seamless part of the users' daily workflow. The platform has built-in OKR best practices and provides seamless integration to several enterprise systems including Slack, Salesforce, Jira, Smartsheet, Asana, and ZenDesk. Ally’s comprehensive professional services offer continuous support, dedicated training, and coaching to ensure best-practices for implementation and successful change management. Vetri Vellore launched the company in 2018 in Bellevue, Washington.
Rad Power Bikes
Venture Round in 2021
Rad Power Bikes LLC, based in Seattle, Washington, is a leading manufacturer and retailer of electric bicycles in North America. Founded in 2015, the company specializes in designing feature-rich e-bikes suitable for both on and off-road use, catering to a diverse range of consumer needs. In addition to its electric bikes, Rad Power Bikes offers a variety of accessories such as bags, fenders, racks, and safety products, as well as replacement parts like batteries and tires. The company operates on a direct-to-consumer model, selling its products primarily through online platforms, which allows it to provide affordable and accessible transportation solutions. With a rapidly expanding workforce exceeding 700 employees, Rad Power Bikes is committed to revolutionizing electric mobility and promoting energy-efficient transportation options.
Voodle
Series A in 2020
Voodle, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in cloud-based software for the media and entertainment sectors, focusing on virtual reality and augmented reality video processing and delivery. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Voodle offers an application designed to capture and share business moments in real-time, facilitating knowledge transfer and team collaboration. This application is accessible through both the App Store and Google Play, allowing users to create and distribute short videos tailored for business applications. The company, which was previously known as Pixvana, Inc., rebranded to Voodle, Inc. in March 2020.
Picnic
Venture Round in 2020
Picnic is a Seattle-based company established in 2016 that specializes in food production technology and robotics solutions. Formerly known as Vivid Robotics Inc., Picnic has developed an application that streamlines automated interactions and ordering for food companies. The company has assembled a team of industry veterans from both the food and technology sectors to create innovative solutions tailored for the food service and hospitality industries. One of its flagship products, the Picnic Pizza Production System, is the first automated pizza-making system designed for both new kitchen installations and retrofits, capable of producing hundreds of custom pizzas per hour using chef-selected ingredients and recipes.
Intelage
Seed Round in 2020
Intelage Corporation is a Bellevue, Washington-based company that has developed a cloud-based global trade management and logistics platform. This platform connects trade suppliers, buyers, and partners, facilitating the creation, tracking, and management of trades within a single application. Intelage's offerings include MarketPlace, which serves as a virtual platform for agricultural suppliers and buyers to engage in transactions involving physical commodities. The platform provides features for centralized negotiations, transaction history, inventory management, and user reviews. Additionally, Intelage offers TradeDesk, a solution designed for trade and operations teams to manage product and information flow from origin to destination. The comprehensive services provided by Intelage encompass sourcing, logistics, tracking, documentation, communication, trade, and regulatory compliance, enabling clients to navigate logistical challenges, automate processes, and enhance visibility into critical trade information.
Candidate
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Candidate, Inc. is an online staffing and recruiting company that operates a marketplace designed to encourage individuals to act as recruiters within their own networks. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the company aims to leverage personal connections to enhance the recruiting process, making it accessible and beneficial for a broader audience.
Polyarc
Series B in 2020
Polyarc is a Seattle based creative studio building new and original worlds through the visual and interactive magic of virtual reality.
AdaptX
Venture Round in 2020
AdaptX is a healthcare data analytics and AI company that specializes in enhancing clinical and workflow outcomes for hospitals and surgery centers. Founded in Seattle in 2016 as a spin-off from Seattle Children's Hospital, AdaptX provides a platform that enables medical leaders and clinicians to access and analyze clinical data effectively. The platform integrates algorithms with existing electronic data systems, allowing healthcare providers to monitor performance, compare treatment approaches, and define patient cohorts. Through automated analytics, AdaptX helps healthcare service providers improve the quality and safety of care while also reducing costs.
Rebellyous Foods
Series A in 2020
Rebellyous Foods is a Seattle-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in producing plant-based meat alternatives, including chicken nuggets, patties, and strips. The company aims to make meat alternatives more accessible and affordable by implementing innovative food manufacturing technologies and processes designed for large-scale production. By utilizing high-throughput automation and energy-efficient manufacturing tools, Rebellyous Foods seeks to achieve price parity with traditional animal-based meats. Its products are primarily targeted at the food service market, including schools, hospitals, corporate cafeterias, and restaurants, providing customers with protein-rich options that can replace animal-based meat on a broad scale.
Banzai
Series A in 2020
Banzai International, Inc. operates an online platform designed to enhance event marketing for professional organizations. Founded in 2015 and based in Seattle, Washington, with an additional office in Cary, North Carolina, Banzai offers a comprehensive event marketing platform that allows field marketing teams to discover, promote, and manage professional events efficiently. The platform automates outreach efforts, aiming to increase event registrations and facilitate connections among professionals through educational B2B events worldwide. Banzai serves over 100 companies, including well-known names like Adobe and Dell Technologies, providing marketing automation solutions that help marketers grow their audience and create engaging experiences for webinars and events.
Transparent Financial Systems
Series A in 2020
Transparent Financial Systems, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in developing cryptographic settlement solutions for financial applications. Incorporated in 2018, the company focuses on enhancing payment processes by utilizing cryptographically-secured distributed networks, enabling businesses to make and receive payments efficiently and securely. Unlike others in the industry that aim to bypass existing financial systems, Transparent Financial Systems adopts a pragmatic approach, working within current regulatory frameworks to improve payment efficiency. By combining expertise from top cryptographers, financial specialists, and skilled engineers, the company partners with banks and businesses to create innovative solutions that facilitate real-time payments through blockchain technology.
Rad Power Bikes
Venture Round in 2020
Rad Power Bikes LLC, based in Seattle, Washington, is a leading manufacturer and retailer of electric bicycles in North America. Founded in 2015, the company specializes in designing feature-rich e-bikes suitable for both on and off-road use, catering to a diverse range of consumer needs. In addition to its electric bikes, Rad Power Bikes offers a variety of accessories such as bags, fenders, racks, and safety products, as well as replacement parts like batteries and tires. The company operates on a direct-to-consumer model, selling its products primarily through online platforms, which allows it to provide affordable and accessible transportation solutions. With a rapidly expanding workforce exceeding 700 employees, Rad Power Bikes is committed to revolutionizing electric mobility and promoting energy-efficient transportation options.
Picnic
Venture Round in 2019
Picnic is a Seattle-based company established in 2016 that specializes in food production technology and robotics solutions. Formerly known as Vivid Robotics Inc., Picnic has developed an application that streamlines automated interactions and ordering for food companies. The company has assembled a team of industry veterans from both the food and technology sectors to create innovative solutions tailored for the food service and hospitality industries. One of its flagship products, the Picnic Pizza Production System, is the first automated pizza-making system designed for both new kitchen installations and retrofits, capable of producing hundreds of custom pizzas per hour using chef-selected ingredients and recipes.
Wrench
Series C in 2019
Wrench, Inc. is a mobile auto repair service provider that specializes in offering car and truck repair services directly at customers' homes and offices. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the company operates in multiple states, including Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, North Carolina, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington. Wrench offers a comprehensive range of services, including alternator and battery replacement, brake repair, oil and filter changes, diagnostic services, and more. Customers can conveniently book appointments online, making the process accessible and efficient.
Ally.io (Acquired)
Series B in 2019
Ally.io is a strategic goal-planning and execution management software helping businesses execute strategies and reach their goals. It enables businesses to shift from traditional, disjointed planning and execution to a modern, OKR-based framework that drives strong alignment, agility, transparency and empowers the workforce. The Ally.io solution makes it easy to adopt OKRs as a seamless part of the users' daily workflow. The platform has built-in OKR best practices and provides seamless integration to several enterprise systems including Slack, Salesforce, Jira, Smartsheet, Asana, and ZenDesk. Ally’s comprehensive professional services offer continuous support, dedicated training, and coaching to ensure best-practices for implementation and successful change management. Vetri Vellore launched the company in 2018 in Bellevue, Washington.
UnEarth
Series A in 2019
Unearth Technologies, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in developing cloud-based GIS mapping software aimed at enhancing data and workflow management within the construction sector. Founded in 2016, the company addresses common industry challenges such as declining productivity, cost overruns, and project delays through its innovative platform. Unearth's OnePlace solution stands out as a mobile GIS tool that integrates work, asset, and team management, facilitating improved field operations across critical infrastructure industries, including transportation, energy, and telecommunications.
Echodyne
Series C in 2019
Echodyne is a company that specializes in the development and manufacture of radar technologies based on metamaterials. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Kirkland, Washington, Echodyne integrates its patented metamaterials technology with advanced software to produce a high-performance radar platform. This technology offers enhanced radar vision, combining agile imaging radar hardware with sophisticated software for tasks such as classification, recognition, and perception. As a result, Echodyne provides solutions for security and machine autonomy across various sectors, including government, defense, and industry. Its radar systems enable the safe operation of autonomous machines, such as drones, cars, trucks, and heavy equipment, in diverse weather conditions.
Ally.io (Acquired)
Series A in 2019
Ally.io is a strategic goal-planning and execution management software helping businesses execute strategies and reach their goals. It enables businesses to shift from traditional, disjointed planning and execution to a modern, OKR-based framework that drives strong alignment, agility, transparency and empowers the workforce. The Ally.io solution makes it easy to adopt OKRs as a seamless part of the users' daily workflow. The platform has built-in OKR best practices and provides seamless integration to several enterprise systems including Slack, Salesforce, Jira, Smartsheet, Asana, and ZenDesk. Ally’s comprehensive professional services offer continuous support, dedicated training, and coaching to ensure best-practices for implementation and successful change management. Vetri Vellore launched the company in 2018 in Bellevue, Washington.
Igneous
Series C in 2019
Igneous delivers the only Unstructured Data Management (UDM) as-a-Service solution, giving data-centric enterprises visibility, protection, and data mobility at scale. Igneous’ API-enabled, cloud-native solution combines all UDM functions so that organizations can tap the value of their unstructured data, while reducing risk and optimizing IT resource utilization. Kiran Bhageshpur and Byron Rakitzis founded the company in October 2013, with its headquarters in Seattle in Washington.
Attunely
Seed Round in 2019
Attunely Inc. specializes in developing machine learning software for the accounts receivable management sector. The company's platform utilizes advanced algorithms to analyze historical data and create effective recovery strategies tailored to individual accounts. By leveraging extensive behavioral and economic models, Attunely enhances debt collection processes, aiming to improve recovery yields while minimizing operational costs. Key features of the platform include personalized strategy development, real-time optimization, and compliance management to adhere to federal and state regulations. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Attunely combines technology and deep industry insight to provide clients with a reliable and efficient solution for managing receivables.
Modumetal
Venture Round in 2019
Modumetal, Inc. is a manufacturer and developer of nano laminated metals and materials, founded in 2006 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with an additional sales office in The Woodlands, Texas. The company specializes in producing industrial-scale nanolaminated alloys that are stronger and lighter than steel, as well as more corrosion-resistant and durable than traditional metals. By utilizing electricity instead of heat in their manufacturing process, Modumetal reduces environmental impact while delivering high-performance solutions. Their products, which include customized alloys, coatings, fasteners, pumps, valves, and production tubulars, cater to various industries, including energy, aerospace, automotive, defense, infrastructure, and construction. Modumetal's technology enables these sectors to enhance performance and achieve cost-effective alternatives to conventional materials.
Matcherino
Series A in 2018
Matcherino, Inc. is a technology company that provides a crowdfunding platform for game publishers and tournament organizers to facilitate esports tournaments and events. Established in 2015 and based in Bellevue, Washington, Matcherino connects brands and tournament organizers, allowing them to monetize their events effectively. The platform offers various tools to increase tournament prize pools, including the sale of custom game content and sponsorship campaigns that contribute directly to prize funding. Additionally, Matcherino provides financial services such as prize pool escrow and ensures the transparent and compliant distribution of tournament prizes after events conclude. By enabling professional players to compete and engage their communities, Matcherino enhances the overall esports experience for both organizers and fans.
Shujinko
Seed Round in 2018
Shujinko Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in developing software solutions for compliance and information technology audits. Founded in 2018, Shujinko offers a software-as-a-service platform that simplifies the process of building compliant environments, allowing organizations to rapidly adapt their business capabilities. The company combines cloud compliance expertise with automation to streamline audits and compliance preparations, significantly reducing the time and complexity involved in managing technical controls. Its intuitive platform features a self-service portal that empowers engineers to create secure environments while ensuring adherence to security practices and regulations throughout the transition to cloud services. By automating evidence collection and documentation, Shujinko enables clients to focus on their core activities, facilitating a more efficient compliance process.
Wrench
Series B in 2018
Wrench, Inc. is a mobile auto repair service provider that specializes in offering car and truck repair services directly at customers' homes and offices. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the company operates in multiple states, including Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, North Carolina, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington. Wrench offers a comprehensive range of services, including alternator and battery replacement, brake repair, oil and filter changes, diagnostic services, and more. Customers can conveniently book appointments online, making the process accessible and efficient.
Grab
Series H in 2018
Grab Holdings Inc. is a prominent online-to-offline service provider based in Singapore, focusing on mobile technology solutions for transportation across Southeast Asia. Founded in 2012 by Anthony Tan and Tan Hooi Lng, Grab integrates various transportation services through its platform, which includes offerings such as GrabTaxi, GrabCar, GrabHitch, GrabShare, GrabCoach, GrabShuttle, GrabShuttle Plus, GrabFamily, JustGrab, GrabNow, and GrabRental. The company operates in multiple countries, including Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Myanmar. In addition to its headquarters in Singapore, Grab has offices in Seattle, Beijing, Bangalore, Jakarta, and Vietnam, further extending its reach and capabilities within the region.
Picnic
Venture Round in 2018
Picnic is a Seattle-based company established in 2016 that specializes in food production technology and robotics solutions. Formerly known as Vivid Robotics Inc., Picnic has developed an application that streamlines automated interactions and ordering for food companies. The company has assembled a team of industry veterans from both the food and technology sectors to create innovative solutions tailored for the food service and hospitality industries. One of its flagship products, the Picnic Pizza Production System, is the first automated pizza-making system designed for both new kitchen installations and retrofits, capable of producing hundreds of custom pizzas per hour using chef-selected ingredients and recipes.
Transparent Financial Systems
Seed Round in 2018
Transparent Financial Systems, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in developing cryptographic settlement solutions for financial applications. Incorporated in 2018, the company focuses on enhancing payment processes by utilizing cryptographically-secured distributed networks, enabling businesses to make and receive payments efficiently and securely. Unlike others in the industry that aim to bypass existing financial systems, Transparent Financial Systems adopts a pragmatic approach, working within current regulatory frameworks to improve payment efficiency. By combining expertise from top cryptographers, financial specialists, and skilled engineers, the company partners with banks and businesses to create innovative solutions that facilitate real-time payments through blockchain technology.
Taunt
Seed Round in 2018
Taunt is a company that has developed a social competition platform tailored for e-sports enthusiasts. Founded in 2017 and based in Seattle, Washington, Taunt utilizes data and machine learning to enhance the viewing experience of e-sports broadcasts. The platform allows users to predict real-time events during matches, particularly in games like League of Legends. By offering challenges that enable users to compete against friends and other viewers, Taunt fosters engagement and a sense of community among fans. This interactive approach not only allows participants to showcase their analytical skills but also enhances the overall enjoyment of watching e-sports events.
UnEarth
Venture Round in 2018
Unearth Technologies, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in developing cloud-based GIS mapping software aimed at enhancing data and workflow management within the construction sector. Founded in 2016, the company addresses common industry challenges such as declining productivity, cost overruns, and project delays through its innovative platform. Unearth's OnePlace solution stands out as a mobile GIS tool that integrates work, asset, and team management, facilitating improved field operations across critical infrastructure industries, including transportation, energy, and telecommunications.
Vreal
Series A in 2018
Vreal Inc. is a Seattle-based company that develops a platform enabling game developers, streamers, and players to stream virtual reality (VR) gaming experiences across various devices, including desktops, mobile VR, traditional 2D screens, and VR headsets. Established in 2015, Vreal aims to enhance gaming content by creating immersive experiences that engage fans and allow them to participate in the action. The platform facilitates a social gaming experience, allowing users to explore new games alongside their favorite creators without limitations. Vreal's innovative approach connects developers, streamers, and viewers, offering a unique way for gaming enthusiasts to enjoy and share 3D virtual environments.
Placements.io
Seed Round in 2018
Placements.io is a revenue management platform tailored for sellers of digital advertising. The platform efficiently manages orders, inventory, billing, and integrations across both direct and programmatic channels, allowing clients to enhance revenue while minimizing operational costs. Based in Seattle, with additional offices in New York City, London, and Taipei, Placements.io serves a range of notable clients, including Cargurus.com, Fortune, IAC, Sky Broadcasting, TEGNA, and Walmart, collectively managing over $6 billion in revenue. The company is supported by investors such as Revel Partners and Vulcan Capital, founded by Paul Allen.
Igneous
Series B in 2018
Igneous delivers the only Unstructured Data Management (UDM) as-a-Service solution, giving data-centric enterprises visibility, protection, and data mobility at scale. Igneous’ API-enabled, cloud-native solution combines all UDM functions so that organizations can tap the value of their unstructured data, while reducing risk and optimizing IT resource utilization. Kiran Bhageshpur and Byron Rakitzis founded the company in October 2013, with its headquarters in Seattle in Washington.
Pioneer Square Labs
Series B in 2018
Pioneer Square Labs is a startup studio based in Seattle, Washington, that specializes in creating and launching technology startups. Founded in 2015, the company offers a comprehensive range of services, including market research, concept validation, engineering, data science, visual and UX design, and product management. In addition to these core offerings, Pioneer Square Labs provides support in recruiting, fundraising, marketing, company formation, finance, operations, legal, and human resources. The firm's focus is on early-stage investments in technology-driven companies, particularly those located in the Pacific Northwest.
Taunt
Seed Round in 2017
Taunt is a company that has developed a social competition platform tailored for e-sports enthusiasts. Founded in 2017 and based in Seattle, Washington, Taunt utilizes data and machine learning to enhance the viewing experience of e-sports broadcasts. The platform allows users to predict real-time events during matches, particularly in games like League of Legends. By offering challenges that enable users to compete against friends and other viewers, Taunt fosters engagement and a sense of community among fans. This interactive approach not only allows participants to showcase their analytical skills but also enhances the overall enjoyment of watching e-sports events.
Matcherino
Seed Round in 2017
Matcherino, Inc. is a technology company that provides a crowdfunding platform for game publishers and tournament organizers to facilitate esports tournaments and events. Established in 2015 and based in Bellevue, Washington, Matcherino connects brands and tournament organizers, allowing them to monetize their events effectively. The platform offers various tools to increase tournament prize pools, including the sale of custom game content and sponsorship campaigns that contribute directly to prize funding. Additionally, Matcherino provides financial services such as prize pool escrow and ensures the transparent and compliant distribution of tournament prizes after events conclude. By enabling professional players to compete and engage their communities, Matcherino enhances the overall esports experience for both organizers and fans.
Make.TV
Venture Round in 2017
Make.TV is the leading provider of cloud-based, live video acquisition and management solutions through its Live Video Cloud (“LVC”) platform. The company pioneered the use of mobile devices for contributor-based and crowd-sourced live video and provides unmatched solutions for top media, entertainment and technology companies worldwide, including ESL, MTV/Viacom, MLB/BAMTech, FOX Sports Brasil, and the Swiss Broadcasting Corp (SRF). Make.TV’s award-winning Live Video Cloud helps content programmers and service providers in the fields of news, sports, esports and entertainment bring live and on-demand video to any screen, from any source, mobile video or traditional cameras – all at once. The company maintains offices in Seattle and Cologne, Germany.
Echodyne
Series B in 2017
Echodyne is a company that specializes in the development and manufacture of radar technologies based on metamaterials. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Kirkland, Washington, Echodyne integrates its patented metamaterials technology with advanced software to produce a high-performance radar platform. This technology offers enhanced radar vision, combining agile imaging radar hardware with sophisticated software for tasks such as classification, recognition, and perception. As a result, Echodyne provides solutions for security and machine autonomy across various sectors, including government, defense, and industry. Its radar systems enable the safe operation of autonomous machines, such as drones, cars, trucks, and heavy equipment, in diverse weather conditions.
Socedo
Venture Round in 2017
Socedo, Inc., based in Seattle, Washington, specializes in automated social media lead generation solutions tailored for B2B marketers. Founded in 2011, the company utilizes social intent data from platforms like Twitter to identify potential prospects who demonstrate interest in specific areas. Socedo's system enables clients to connect with these leads based on real-time behaviors, such as interactions with competitors or relevant keywords. In addition to discovering new prospects, Socedo enhances existing lead data by providing demographic and behavioral insights, which can be integrated into marketing automation platforms like Marketo. This capability allows marketers to engage with leads effectively, monitor their social media activities, and identify sales opportunities. Notable clients include brands such as Microsoft and F5.
Rec Room
Seed Round in 2017
Rec Room Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Seattle, Washington, operates an online platform that serves as a virtual social club where users can create and play games with friends. The company focuses on augmented and virtual reality experiences, facilitating social interactions and multiplayer gameplay. Its application allows users to engage in a virtual environment, enabling them to chat, meet, and socialize with others globally. Rec Room aims to build a vibrant community centered around gaming and social engagement.
Picnic
Seed Round in 2017
Picnic is a Seattle-based company established in 2016 that specializes in food production technology and robotics solutions. Formerly known as Vivid Robotics Inc., Picnic has developed an application that streamlines automated interactions and ordering for food companies. The company has assembled a team of industry veterans from both the food and technology sectors to create innovative solutions tailored for the food service and hospitality industries. One of its flagship products, the Picnic Pizza Production System, is the first automated pizza-making system designed for both new kitchen installations and retrofits, capable of producing hundreds of custom pizzas per hour using chef-selected ingredients and recipes.
Apptentive
Series A in 2016
Apptentive’s Mobile Customer Experience software empowers companies to build brands customers love by understanding their behavior and expectations. The product gives brands the opportunity to listen to, engage with, and retain their customers through intelligently timed surveys, messages, and prompts. Integrated into thousands of mobile apps, Apptentive helps companies proactively engage customer segments, track customer sentiment, boost app ratings, drive downloads, and earn loyalty. The company powers millions of customer interactions every month for companies including Buffalo Wild Wings, eBay, Intercontinental Hotels Group, Philips, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Viacom. The company is based in Seattle, Washington.
Polyarc
Seed Round in 2016
Polyarc is a Seattle based creative studio building new and original worlds through the visual and interactive magic of virtual reality.
Spaceflight Industries
Series B in 2016
Spaceflight Industries, Inc. specializes in providing launch and mission management services for satellites, aiming to make space access more accessible and affordable. The company constructs, launches, and operates satellites while offering ground station networks for small satellite missions. It operates through its subsidiaries, Spaceflight and BlackSky, delivering innovative satellite infrastructure, rideshare capabilities, global communications networks, and near real-time imaging services. Spaceflight Industries develops a variety of space systems, including microsatellites, CubeSat and NanoSat bus systems, and components like avionics and solar panels. Notable projects include a small tactical spacecraft for the U.S. Army and a reusable booster system for the U.S. Air Force. Founded in 1999 by aerospace engineer Jason Andrews and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the company has established a strong reputation in the commercial space industry.
Remitly
Series C in 2016
Remitly Global, Inc. is a digital remittance company that facilitates international money transfers through its global network, primarily serving customers in Africa, Asia, Central Europe, and South America. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with additional offices in London, Manila, and Nicaragua, Remitly offers an online service and mobile application that allows users in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom to send money to family and friends abroad. The company aims to disrupt the traditional money transfer industry, which is valued at $588 billion annually, by utilizing advanced technology to simplify the process and reduce associated costs. As a licensed money transmitter operating in 49 states and Washington, D.C., Remitly generates revenue through transaction fees and foreign exchange spreads, providing a reliable and cost-effective solution for immigrants seeking to send money internationally.
Socedo
Venture Round in 2016
Socedo, Inc., based in Seattle, Washington, specializes in automated social media lead generation solutions tailored for B2B marketers. Founded in 2011, the company utilizes social intent data from platforms like Twitter to identify potential prospects who demonstrate interest in specific areas. Socedo's system enables clients to connect with these leads based on real-time behaviors, such as interactions with competitors or relevant keywords. In addition to discovering new prospects, Socedo enhances existing lead data by providing demographic and behavioral insights, which can be integrated into marketing automation platforms like Marketo. This capability allows marketers to engage with leads effectively, monitor their social media activities, and identify sales opportunities. Notable clients include brands such as Microsoft and F5.
Matcherino
Seed Round in 2015
Matcherino, Inc. is a technology company that provides a crowdfunding platform for game publishers and tournament organizers to facilitate esports tournaments and events. Established in 2015 and based in Bellevue, Washington, Matcherino connects brands and tournament organizers, allowing them to monetize their events effectively. The platform offers various tools to increase tournament prize pools, including the sale of custom game content and sponsorship campaigns that contribute directly to prize funding. Additionally, Matcherino provides financial services such as prize pool escrow and ensures the transparent and compliant distribution of tournament prizes after events conclude. By enabling professional players to compete and engage their communities, Matcherino enhances the overall esports experience for both organizers and fans.
Pixvana, Inc.
Seed Round in 2015
Pixvana is a Seattle-based software startup building a Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) video processing and delivery platform for media and entertainment applications. Pixvana’s founders have proven startup success in media technology and hail from senior product and engineering leadership positions at Apple, Adobe, Microsoft, and Lucasfilm.
Vreal
Seed Round in 2015
Vreal Inc. is a Seattle-based company that develops a platform enabling game developers, streamers, and players to stream virtual reality (VR) gaming experiences across various devices, including desktops, mobile VR, traditional 2D screens, and VR headsets. Established in 2015, Vreal aims to enhance gaming content by creating immersive experiences that engage fans and allow them to participate in the action. The platform facilitates a social gaming experience, allowing users to explore new games alongside their favorite creators without limitations. Vreal's innovative approach connects developers, streamers, and viewers, offering a unique way for gaming enthusiasts to enjoy and share 3D virtual environments.
Pioneer Square Labs
Series A in 2015
Pioneer Square Labs is a startup studio based in Seattle, Washington, that specializes in creating and launching technology startups. Founded in 2015, the company offers a comprehensive range of services, including market research, concept validation, engineering, data science, visual and UX design, and product management. In addition to these core offerings, Pioneer Square Labs provides support in recruiting, fundraising, marketing, company formation, finance, operations, legal, and human resources. The firm's focus is on early-stage investments in technology-driven companies, particularly those located in the Pacific Northwest.
Peach
Series A in 2015
Peach partners with local restaurants to provide online lunch delivery services for companies in metropolitan areas such as Seattle, Boston, and Phoenix. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Seattle, the company aims to enhance employee workday energy by offering wholesome and fulfilling lunches. Through its mobile application, Peach allows businesses to offer subsidized meal programs, where employees can receive daily menus from local restaurants via text and place orders for individuals or groups. This convenient service supports companies in fostering a positive workplace culture by providing a reliable lunch benefit for their teams. In recognition of its innovative approach, Peach was named one of Geekwire's Top 200 Pacific Northwest Start-Ups in 2015.
Avvo
Series E in 2015
Avvo, Inc. is an online legal marketplace that facilitates connections between consumers and lawyers. The platform features a comprehensive directory of lawyer profiles, including ratings, client reviews, and peer endorsements, covering approximately 97% of lawyers in the United States. Consumers can seek free legal advice through a Q&A forum, which includes previously answered questions and responses from participating attorneys. Avvo also offers marketing solutions for lawyers, such as Avvo Ignite, a cloud-based platform tailored to enhance their business growth. The services provided cover various legal areas, including criminal defense, family law, immigration, and personal injury. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Avvo operates as a subsidiary of Internet Brands, Inc.
Spaceflight Industries
Series B in 2015
Spaceflight Industries, Inc. specializes in providing launch and mission management services for satellites, aiming to make space access more accessible and affordable. The company constructs, launches, and operates satellites while offering ground station networks for small satellite missions. It operates through its subsidiaries, Spaceflight and BlackSky, delivering innovative satellite infrastructure, rideshare capabilities, global communications networks, and near real-time imaging services. Spaceflight Industries develops a variety of space systems, including microsatellites, CubeSat and NanoSat bus systems, and components like avionics and solar panels. Notable projects include a small tactical spacecraft for the U.S. Army and a reusable booster system for the U.S. Air Force. Founded in 1999 by aerospace engineer Jason Andrews and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the company has established a strong reputation in the commercial space industry.
Turi
Series B in 2015
Turi is a machine learning platform that specializes in developing big data analytics products. Initially conceived as an open-source project aimed at large-scale machine learning for graph analysis, Turi has significantly broadened its capabilities to encompass tables, text, and images. Its technology is widely utilized for various applications, including recommendation systems, fraud detection, customer sentiment analysis, and the development of predictive applications. Turi serves a diverse clientele, including notable e-tailers and service providers, as well as Fortune 5000 companies such as Zillow, ExxonMobil, Adobe, Pandora, and Bosch. Founded in 2013 in Seattle, Washington, by Danny Bickson, Haijie Gu, Yucheng Low, Joseph Gonzalez, and Carlos Guestrin, Turi continues to be at the forefront of machine learning innovation.
Echodyne
Series A in 2014
Echodyne is a company that specializes in the development and manufacture of radar technologies based on metamaterials. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Kirkland, Washington, Echodyne integrates its patented metamaterials technology with advanced software to produce a high-performance radar platform. This technology offers enhanced radar vision, combining agile imaging radar hardware with sophisticated software for tasks such as classification, recognition, and perception. As a result, Echodyne provides solutions for security and machine autonomy across various sectors, including government, defense, and industry. Its radar systems enable the safe operation of autonomous machines, such as drones, cars, trucks, and heavy equipment, in diverse weather conditions.
Placements.io
Seed Round in 2014
Placements.io is a revenue management platform tailored for sellers of digital advertising. The platform efficiently manages orders, inventory, billing, and integrations across both direct and programmatic channels, allowing clients to enhance revenue while minimizing operational costs. Based in Seattle, with additional offices in New York City, London, and Taipei, Placements.io serves a range of notable clients, including Cargurus.com, Fortune, IAC, Sky Broadcasting, TEGNA, and Walmart, collectively managing over $6 billion in revenue. The company is supported by investors such as Revel Partners and Vulcan Capital, founded by Paul Allen.
Shippable
Series A in 2014
Shippable, Inc. is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) company that provides a continuous integration and deployment platform designed to enhance the software development process for businesses globally. Founded in 2013 and based in Bellevue, Washington, Shippable enables clients to integrate their GitHub and Bitbucket repositories with automated workflows for packaging, testing, and deployment of web applications. The platform is built on Docker and facilitates streamlined collaboration across teams and tools, helping organizations release software more frequently and reliably. Shippable was previously known as Qhode Inc. and became a subsidiary of JFrog Ltd. in 2019.
Anthology
Seed Round in 2014
Anthology, Inc. is an anonymous talent marketplace that specializes in confidential job search and talent matchmaking services. By utilizing machine learning, the company matches private talent and employer information to connect professionals with personalized career opportunities, all while maintaining anonymity. Anthology offers job listings across various fields, including engineering, marketing, sales, design, and product, primarily in major U.S. cities such as New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Chicago, Boston, and Los Angeles. Founded in 2014 and originally known as Poachable Inc., the company rebranded to Anthology, Inc. in August 2015 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
Shippable
Seed Round in 2013
Shippable, Inc. is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) company that provides a continuous integration and deployment platform designed to enhance the software development process for businesses globally. Founded in 2013 and based in Bellevue, Washington, Shippable enables clients to integrate their GitHub and Bitbucket repositories with automated workflows for packaging, testing, and deployment of web applications. The platform is built on Docker and facilitates streamlined collaboration across teams and tools, helping organizations release software more frequently and reliably. Shippable was previously known as Qhode Inc. and became a subsidiary of JFrog Ltd. in 2019.
Decide
Series C in 2013
Decide is a Seattle-based company that offers an online shopping and price-information service, leveraging data science to assist consumers in finding highly rated products and optimal times to purchase. By analyzing billions of data points from the web, Decide provides price predictions with an accuracy of 80 percent, which has resulted in over $200 million in savings for users. The company was co-founded by Prof. Oren Etzioni, a prominent figure in Internet search known for creating Farecast and Netbot. Backed by notable investors from major tech companies, Decide has raised $17 million in venture capital from firms such as Vulcan Capital and Maveron, along with contributions from angel investors.
Evri
Series A in 2012
Evri is a logistics company that specializes in affordable and convenient parcel delivery services. Operating through a network of over 18,000 couriers, Evri delivers more than 700 million packages annually to over 220 countries and territories worldwide. The company offers a range of delivery options, including parcel shop drop-off, courier collection, and parcel lockers, allowing customers to send, track, and return parcels with ease. Each parcel comes with full tracking capabilities, accessible via the company's website or mobile app, ensuring that customers can monitor their shipments at every stage of the delivery process. Founded in 2007 and based in Seattle, Washington, Evri is dedicated to providing flexible logistics solutions to its clients.
Omeros
Venture Round in 2010
Omeros Corporation is a Seattle-based biopharmaceutical company that focuses on discovering, developing, and commercializing small-molecule and protein therapeutics for a range of indications, including inflammation, complement-mediated diseases, and central nervous system disorders. The company is known for its commercial product, OMIDRIA, which is used during cataract surgery in the United States. Omeros has several clinical programs, with its lead candidate, Narsoplimab, in Phase III trials for conditions such as thrombotic microangiopathy and immunoglobulin A nephropathy, as well as Phase II trials for lupus nephritis. Other clinical programs include OMS405 for opioid and nicotine addiction and OMS527 for addiction and compulsive disorders. The company also has a robust pipeline of preclinical programs targeting various disorders, including MASP-3 for paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria and a GPCR platform aimed at treating a broad range of diseases. Omeros was incorporated in 1994 and remains dedicated to addressing significant unmet medical needs.
Gist
Venture Round in 2010
Connected People Change History. Gist provides the only full view of the contacts in your professional network by creating rich business profiles that include the most news, status updates and work details. All contacts in one place Gist automatically brings contact details, news and updates together in one place – no invites to send or connections to request. Updated with the latest news Gist prioritizes news and updates about contacts so you always have the information you need even if you didn’t know it was out there. Stop missing important information because it gets lost in the online noise. Delivered where you need it Gist works the way you do – in your inbox with plugins for Outlook, Notes, and Gmail, on a mobile device with applications for both iPhone and Android, inside Salesforce.com or in a web browser. What is Gist? http://blog.gist.com/what-is-gist/
Gist
Series A in 2009
Connected People Change History. Gist provides the only full view of the contacts in your professional network by creating rich business profiles that include the most news, status updates and work details. All contacts in one place Gist automatically brings contact details, news and updates together in one place – no invites to send or connections to request. Updated with the latest news Gist prioritizes news and updates about contacts so you always have the information you need even if you didn’t know it was out there. Stop missing important information because it gets lost in the online noise. Delivered where you need it Gist works the way you do – in your inbox with plugins for Outlook, Notes, and Gmail, on a mobile device with applications for both iPhone and Android, inside Salesforce.com or in a web browser. What is Gist? http://blog.gist.com/what-is-gist/
AltaRock
Series B in 2008
AltaRock Energy is a renewable energy development company that specializes in Engineered Geothermal Systems (EGS). Based in Sausalito, California, with a technology development office in Seattle, Washington, the company is dedicated to the research and commercialization of geothermal energy solutions. AltaRock has developed a portfolio of patents related to EGS technology and holds exclusive licenses for relevant intellectual property. The company's innovative approach aims to provide clean, affordable, and renewable energy by enhancing existing geothermal power sites and reducing risks associated with dry holes. This technology not only expands the capacity of current geothermal resources but also increases profitability for the energy industry, making renewable energy more accessible. Key leaders in the company include Chief Executive Officer Don O'Shei and President/Chief Technology Officer Susan Petty, who is also a founder of AltaRock.
Evri
Series A in 2008
Evri is a logistics company that specializes in affordable and convenient parcel delivery services. Operating through a network of over 18,000 couriers, Evri delivers more than 700 million packages annually to over 220 countries and territories worldwide. The company offers a range of delivery options, including parcel shop drop-off, courier collection, and parcel lockers, allowing customers to send, track, and return parcels with ease. Each parcel comes with full tracking capabilities, accessible via the company's website or mobile app, ensuring that customers can monitor their shipments at every stage of the delivery process. Founded in 2007 and based in Seattle, Washington, Evri is dedicated to providing flexible logistics solutions to its clients.
MessageGate
Series B in 2005
MessageGate, Inc. provides enterprise email governance software and services. Its products include MessageGate archive categorization, which enables organizations to archive messages by analyzing email traffic as it is sent and received; MessageGate policy enforcement, a policy management solution that can enforce corporate messaging polices and prevent intentional or inadvertent breaches; email filtering, which detects lies in an email, and analyzes header and connection information contained in inbound email traffic and blocks those that are not truthful; and activity profiles, which provide companies with detailed visibility into their current messaging traffic and their email archive contents. The company also offers operational and forensic email analysis; retrospective email archive categorization; and consulting services. Through its consulting services, MessageGate, Inc. provides assistance in the installation and customization of the MessageGate solutions. MessageGate, Inc. was incorporated in 2001 and is based in Bellevue, Washington.
ZoomInfo Technologies
Series A in 2004
ZoomInfo Technologies Inc. is a provider of a cloud-based go-to-market intelligence platform designed for sales and marketing teams globally. Established in 2007 and headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, the company offers a comprehensive directory of verified professional and business profiles, which includes detailed information such as employment history and direct contact information. This platform enables users to engage effectively with their target audiences across various industry sectors, including software, financial services, healthcare, and more. With a community of over 300,000 users, ZoomInfo employs proprietary technology and third-party integrations to collect, organize, and validate business data. The primary goal of the company is to equip organizations with a 360-degree view of their ideal customers, thereby enhancing their go-to-market strategies and ultimately driving revenue growth.
Blue Nile
Series C in 2001
Blue Nile, Inc. is an online retailer specializing in diamonds and fine jewelry, catering to customers worldwide. The company offers a wide range of products, including engagement rings, wedding bands, earrings, necklaces, pendants, bracelets, and various accessories crafted from precious metals, diamonds, gemstones, and pearls. Blue Nile distinguishes itself by providing extensive educational resources and innovative online tools that empower consumers in their jewelry shopping experience. The company maintains high quality standards, offering thousands of independently graded, conflict-free diamonds at competitive prices compared to traditional retail options. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Blue Nile was initially known as Internet Diamonds, Inc. before adopting its current name in November 1999.
Imandi
Series B in 2000
Headquartered in Redmond, WA, imandi.com was formed by Microsoft alumni Raghav Kher and Eric Johnson in November 1998. At Microsoft, Kher was Director of Strategic Business Decisions and orchestrated the company's acquisition of Hotmail, while Johnson was a lead developer within Microsoft Research for several leading-edge applications. Kher's proven expertise in marketing and business development complements Johnson's track record in software innovation.
Wavtrace
Venture Round in 1999
Wavtrace is focused on the development of broadband wireless access systems that focus on the transmission of voice and video data. Wavtrace was founded by Robert Lundy and Vern Fotheringham in 1996. It is based in Bellevue, Washington.
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