Led · Equity · Nov 2021

EGoGames is a mobile eSports platform that integrates a patented software into simple mobile games to transform them into skill‑based competitive experiences. The software is registered in 179 countries and the company’s algorithm matches players by level of skill. Founded in 2017 and based in Madrid, EGoGames already exceeds one million users and offers 40 games, with plans to launch 20 more in the coming months. Over the last year the company has developed a significant B2B offering and has created official games for well‑known personalities. EGoGames reports about €2 million in annual revenue and employs 45 people. The company intends to use new funds to accelerate growth and international expansion. eGoGames builds a mobile e-sports platform that guarantees equal skill among competitors to provide fair matches. The company has patented its matching algorithm in more than 140 countries and uses artificial intelligence to continue optimising that algorithm as it scales. Founded by Alejandro Sáez and Baldomero Sánchez, eGoGames says it has convinced users and achieved a valuation of €30 million. The startup has raised €3 million to kick start a B2B sales strategy aimed at selling its platform to business customers such as video game studios. Management emphasises eliminating luck from matches so players can train, improve, and monetise skill, positioning the product as a new monetization and engagement system for game studios.

Participated · Series B · Nov 2014

Door to Door Organics operates a guided online shopping platform focused on natural, organic and local food, with features like Shop by Recipe, meal planning and Restock for repeat orders. The company runs a fully integrated, multi-state, USDA-certified organic supply chain and works with more than 200 local farming partners (about 70% of produce is local during the growing season). Since founding in 2005 it has pursued a lean, iterative approach to market expansion and product development and currently operates in 11 markets and 30 cities. Door to Door Organics has completed more than 1.7 million deliveries to date and projects adding more than 37,000 new customers by the end of 2014. Management describes the operating model as highly scalable and profitable, and the company plans to use new funding to continue executing its growth model and accelerate expansion into additional markets. The business emphasizes high-quality fresh food, local sourcing and a customer experience oriented approach rather than trying to replace broad grocery assortments. Door to Door Organics operates a large grocery delivery network offering home delivery of groceries. The company sources and delivers fresh high-quality produce, sustainably raised meat, artisan bread, local dairy and other items. Operations are based in Colorado, Illinois, Missouri, Michigan and Pennsylvania. The business was created seven years ago and is led by President and CEO Chad Arnold. The company has raised $2m in Series A funding from Greenmont Capital.

Led · Equity · Oct 2010

EcoSMART Technologies develops proprietary pesticide products derived from natural plant oils and essential‑oil blends, positioning itself as a leader in safe, botanical pesticide solutions for residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural markets. Its active ingredients include synergistic blends of essential oils, many classified GRAS by the U.S. FDA and approved as direct food additives. The company says it has enabled an economic shift from synthetic to botanical pesticides. The recent financing will be used to fund operations, sales and marketing and to support ongoing organic growth. Management cited the facility’s role in addressing the significant seasonality in EcoSMART’s business and providing flexibility to respond to varying market conditions. EcoSMART Technologies is a provider of proprietary pesticide products derived from natural plant oils. The company offers a complete line of botanical pesticide products for residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural markets. EcoSMART aims to enable a realistic shift from synthetic to botanical pesticides across those markets. It recently closed financings totaling $4m to support growth and operations. The company will use the funds as growth capital and to support working capital requirements as it scales sales of its product line. CFO Mike Lemberg said Western Technology Investment has been a strong partner in providing the working capital needed to support rapid growth.