Led · Seed · Dec 2020

Deepwave Digital develops integrated hardware/software solutions that use deep learning to improve wireless system performance. Its AIR-T product line offers a software-defined radio for implementing neural networks within wireless radios. The company provides enterprise-level sensor solutions for RF and wireless system companies across telecommunications, spectrum management, defense, and aerospace. Their software-defined technology combines traditional radio processes with AI and deep learning to address challenges such as cognitive radio, signal detection, classification, and localization. Deepwave closed a $3M seed round, adding to $1.2M previously raised. The company is based in Philadelphia, PA.

Participated · Series A · Dec 2014

Bergen Medical Products is a Cedar Knolls, NJ-based medical device manufacturing company developing novel and innovative surgical devices targeting operating-room procedures and trauma care in emergency departments. The company is led by President and CEO Robert Laudadio and Vice-President & COO Melissa Vinci-Rainis. It closed a $1.825M Series A financing to support its development. Bergen will use the funds to increase manufacturing capabilities and to complete preclinical work required for FDA filings. Management also intends to expand the company's product portfolio into other therapeutic areas.

Participated · Seed · Jul 2013

Hulafrog operates a network of hyperlocal web guides for suburban parents, combining a daily event calendar with a parent-rated business directory. The service is available via web, mobile and email and is live in 28 suburban markets. It helps parents find events and businesses for kids such as parades, puppet shows, music lessons, karate studios, birthday venues, fairs, and kid-friendly restaurants. The company sells advertising to local businesses and national brands including Mathnasium, Bounce U and Gymboree, and shares revenue with the publishers who run each market. Hulafrog was founded in 2010 by Sherry Lombardi and Kerry Bowbliss and is based in Atlantic Highlands, NJ. The company intends to use the new capital to broaden its product offering and grow its national presence.

Led · Equity · Jun 2013

SeedInvest operates an equity-based crowdfunding platform led by CEO and co-founder Ryan Feit, connecting investors with vetted startup investment opportunities. The company raised an additional $2.15M to complete a $4.15M Series A financing round. The round was advertised publicly through general solicitation and was oversubscribed. The first $2M came from venture firms Scout Ventures, Great Oaks Venture Capital, Avenue A Ventures, Archer Gray and Krillion Ventures; the remaining $2.15M closed from forty-two angel investors through SeedInvest's platform. In the prior three months, companies on SeedInvest's platform raised over $6M, including commitments to Virtuix, Vengo and Knightscope. The platform thus demonstrates active deal flow and recent fundraising traction among issuers using SeedInvest. SeedInvest operates an equity-based crowdfunding platform that links accredited investors to startups and small businesses seeking funding. Launched in February 2013 by CEO Ryan Feit and based in New York City, the platform offers tools such as virtual due diligence sessions, investment dashboards, an advanced data room and virtual boardroom features. The company has attracted more than 650 accredited investors and received applications from over 450 companies. Backed companies include StearClear, DietBet (raised $308k) and LISNR. SeedInvest says it will use the new capital to accelerate platform growth and to develop new features. The article reports a $1M financing closed to support these plans.

Led · Series A · Jul 2010

ConnectYard provides educational institutions a centralized social media platform that aggregates communications across established social platforms. Its tools let students, teachers, and administrators communicate securely through Facebook and Twitter while incorporating gamification, analytics, and recommendation engines into the learning experience. The company’s QuickConnect widget gives users access via email, text messaging, and other channels while centrally aggregating behavior data to power analytics and recommendations for mentors and study partners. ConnectYard integrates with LMS providers including Blackboard, Moodle, and Moodlerooms to bridge gaps between course management systems and social media. It serves almost 30 customers—primarily in higher education, including Cornell University and Howard University—and plans to begin targeting the K–12 market shortly. The company raised $500,000 in its first funding round to support its expansion strategy and continued investment in teaching and learning technologies.