Participated · Equity · Jul 2024

IntelePeer provides enterprise-grade, vendor-neutral AI-powered communications automation that integrates with existing business software to automate voice, messaging, and digital channels. Its platform uses generative AI and domain-specific workflows to build AI Agents and intent maps that identify high-ROI automation use cases for customers. The company has automated more than 600 million customer interactions and reports lowering the cost of an interaction ten-fold; one customer automates over 60 million inbound interactions annually with >70% full self-serve, and a Fortune 100 customer is on track to save more than $100 million in labor costs. IntelePeer says its AI business grew more than 100% year-over-year and is forecasting further acceleration. The company emphasizes responsible AI guardrails and partners with Microsoft Azure OpenAI to support secure, compliant deployments. Funding will be used to expand its AI Agent portfolio and increase investment in product, development, sales, and marketing. IntelePeer’s core product is the Atmosphere® CPaaS, which enables companies to engage customers via voice, SMS and social messaging while providing AI-enabled automation, communications routing, and on-demand analytics. The company is executing a strategy to expand beyond SIP and voice into a full omni-channel communications solutions provider. Management plans to grow organically by increasing sales, marketing, product and development headcount, and inorganically through acquisitions of complementary technologies and go-to-market assets. IntelePeer has received industry recognition from Frost & Sullivan, Gartner and IDC, underscoring its positioning in enterprise communications. Financially, the company has recently completed new financings and a credit facility to accelerate growth and innovation of its enterprise-centric Atmosphere platform. IntelePeer is a San Mateo–based Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) provider whose Atmosphere® CPaaS platform delivers global voice and messaging, communication APIs, workflow automation, and AI-enabled analytics. The platform is designed for business users so departments can automate processes, improve customer and employee experience, and engage audiences with outbound notifications. IntelePeer recently closed a $55 million credit facility that it will use to accelerate development and innovation of Atmosphere, expand platform capabilities, and drive customer acquisition and global enterprise expansion. The company said operating resources from the facility will be dedicated to continuing its growth across platform capabilities and market expansion. IntelePeer has been recognized by Frost & Sullivan and included in Gartner’s Market Guide for CPaaS, positioning it within a rapidly growing CPaaS market. IntelePeer Cloud Communications LLC is a San Mateo, California–based provider of business communications, offering cloud-based unified communications, cloud contact center, and enterprise voice services. Led by CEO Frank Fawzi, the company delivers full-service cloud calling directly integrated with Cisco Spark and provides UC enablement for Internet carriers and hosting companies. In March 2018 IntelePeer received a $15 million venture loan facility; Horizon Technology Finance Corporation funded an initial $12 million of its commitment under the facility. Horizon, a NASDAQ-listed specialty finance company, provides secured loans to venture-backed technology and related companies. The company said it will use the proceeds for general working capital purposes. IntelePeer is backed by VantagePoint Venture Partners, Kennet Partners and NorthCap Partners. IntelePeer provides hosted, on-demand rich media communications services. The company is based in San Mateo, Calif. It secured $4M in equipment financing to support its rapid growth. The financing will be used to deploy additional network infrastructure. ATEL Ventures provided the equipment financing as a secured financing provider to emerging growth companies. CFO Andre Simone said the financing helps the company scale quickly to satisfy customer needs while growing appropriately.

Participated · Series B · Dec 2021

AvantStay operates a technology-enabled short-term rental platform focused on group travel and premium, design-forward vacation homes. The company manages over 1,000 properties in 100 cities and reports more than $2 billion in assets under management. Its offering combines hospitality, design, and real-estate services to deliver turnkey stays while generating higher yields for property investors. AvantStay intends to use fresh capital to expand its portfolio and enter additional markets, further institutionalizing short-term rentals as an investable asset class. In December, the company announced a Series B round backed by Tarsadia Investments, 3L Capital, and Saluda Grade. The latest raise deepens AvantStay’s partnership with real-estate advisory firm Saluda Grade, positioning the startup to accelerate growth and broaden its footprint in the burgeoning STR sector.

Led · Equity · Feb 2017

Book A Tiger operates a digital facility management platform that lets B2B customers and private households manage cleaning and a range of related services. Its offering includes cleaning plus sanitary and kitchen supplies, office food provisions, catering and manual labour, accessible via an online portal or app. The company intends to use proceeds from its recent fundraise to further expand the platform. It secured €8m in a Series B financing round with options for additional funding, backed by DN Capital, Target Global, Atami Capital and Davidson Technology Growth. Founded in April 2014 by Lieferheld founders Claude Ritter and Nikita Fahrenholz, Book A Tiger is headquartered in Berlin. The service is active in 20 other German cities as well as in Austria, Switzerland and the Netherlands. Book A Tiger operates an online booking platform that matches private and business customers with interviewed, background-checked and tested professional cleaners. For business customers the company offers office cleaning and can supply cleaning materials, hygiene products and consumables such as hand soap, paper towels, toilet paper and kitchen snacks. The startup intends to use the recently raised funds to continue expanding operations and hiring new people. It is focusing growth on the B2B sector by offering cleaning personnel to offices. The company said it raised $21.5m in funding from existing investors alongside PE firm Coller Capital. Book A Tiger was co-founded by Nikita Fahrenholz and Claude Ritter and is based in Berlin, Germany. Book A Tiger operates an online marketplace connecting customers to committed, professional cleaners across Germany and the DACH region. The platform was co-founded by CEO Nikita Fahrenholz and Claude Ritter. The company focuses on providing access to professional home-cleaning services through its marketplace model. It raised external financing to support its growth plans. Proceeds are intended to fund sustainable growth and to help the company achieve market leadership in Germany. No operating metrics were disclosed in the article. Book a Tiger operates an online platform that lets users instantly book professional cleaners. The company was co-founded in April 2014 by Claude Ritter and Nikita Fahrenholz, founders of Delivery Hero. Cleaners on the platform must pass a three-stage recruitment process. The service is available across Germany and charges €15 per hour. The article reports the company completed a seed funding round but does not disclose the amount. DN Capital led the round, and its managing partner Nenad Marovac will join Book a Tiger’s board.