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Accel Entertainmentaccelentertainment.cominNYSE: ACELJun 2022

Accel Entertainment is a video gaming terminal operator that provides gaming machines, redemption machines, and amusement devices to bars, restaurants, convenience stores, truck stops, and fraternal and veteran organizations.

GamingHardwareBurr Ridge, US

Michael Marino(Executive Officer)Mathew Ellis(Executive Officer)Mark Phelan(Executive Officer)Derek Harmer(Executive Officer)Andrew Rubenstein(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsClairvest Group Inc

Arkive
Arta
Audio UPaudioup.comin

Audio Up is a media company that produces audio-based entertainment, developing intellectual property around songs, podcasts, and audio marketing assets.

Creator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentLos Angeles, US

Jared Gutstadt(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Brian Edwards(Director)

BoardJustin Shukat(Director)Andrew Moss(Director)Caroline Casey Boman(Director)Darren Throop(Director)

Co-investorsFourward Ventures

Benchmarkbenchmarkanalytics.comin𝕏

Benchmark Analytics builds data-driven talent management and early intervention solutions for law enforcement agencies, sheriff's offices, and related organizations.

Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareGovTechHR TechLegalTechChicago, US

Bob Tulini(Co-Founder)inRon Huberman(Chief Executive Officer)in

BoardKaren Konow(Former Chief, Bureau of Internal Affairs, Chicago Police Department)Karen Rowan(Former Assistant Deputy Superintendent of Internal Affairs, Chicago Police Department)

Co-investorsValor Equity Partners

Benchmark Analytics

Acquired by private equity in 2024

CodaPetcodapet.comin𝕏

CodaPet provides at-home pet euthanasia services, connecting pet owners with veterinarians for in-home end-of-life care for their pets.

ConsumerMarketplaces

Coralogixcoralogix.comin𝕏

Coralogix provides an observability platform that analyzes real-time telemetry with AI-powered investigation and cost controls for engineering teams.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsSaaS

Ariel Assaraf(CEO & Co-founder)inYoni Farin‏(Founder)inYoni Farin(CTO & Co-founder)Chetan Chaudhary(CRO)Yael Sapir-Zahavi(CHRO)Eran Hadad(CFO)

Co-investors2B.VCAlephBright Pixel CapitalBrighton Park CapitalGreenfield PartnersJoule Ventures+6 more

Dundee Venture Capitaldundeeventurecapital.com

Dundee Venture Capital is an early-stage venture firm that invests in commerce enablement and supply chain technology companies, backing founders from the idea stage through early product-market fit.

E-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainRetail Tech

Eagle Football
Equi
Ethiciti
Fiscal Advocate
Harbinger Motorsharbingermotors.comin𝕏

Harbinger Motors designs and manufactures electric vehicles built on medium-duty platforms for commercial and industrial transportation.

CleantechHardwareMobility & TransportationGarden Grove, US

John Harris(Chief Executive Officer & CoFounder)Phillip Weicker(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Benjamin Dusastre(Executive Officer)Ryan Clinton(Director)inWilliam Eberts(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)

BoardGilbert Passin(Director)

Co-investorsAcequia Capital (AceCap)CarbonGreycroftGround Up VenturesIn-Q-TelLeitmotif+9 more

IRA Financialirafinancial.comin𝕏

IRA Financial is a self-directed retirement account provider that lets individual investors hold alternative assets (real estate, private equity, crypto, precious metals) alongside stocks and ETFs in one IRA or Solo 401(k).

Fintech

Adam Bergman

Knapsack
LearnCore
Lemonlight
MightynestOct 2020

Skokie, US

Christopher Conn(Executive Officer, Director)

Monograph
Nucurrentnucurrent.com𝕏

NuCurrent designs and licenses wireless power and NFC charging architecture for wearables, hearables, and ambient devices, working with product manufacturers to integrate coil, silicon, firmware, and thermal design.

ConsumerDeep TechHardwareIoTChicago, US

Jacob Babcock(CEO)inStephen Wasko(Executive Officer)Megha Maripuri(Executive Officer)Jeffery Korach(Director)Chris Jensen(Director)

BoardDaniel Einhorn(Director)in

Co-investorsCapital Midwest FundDipalo VenturesIU VenturesHyde Park Angels

OpenMarkets
Optivolt
Packbackpackback.coin𝕏

Packback is an education technology platform using instructional AI to support student discussion, writing feedback and grading.

Chicago, US

Kesav Gandham(Executive Officer, Director)Michael Shannon(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardHoward Tullman(Director)

Co-investorsEscalate Capital PartnersHyde Park AngelsPSG Equity

Pillar Booth
Popular Payspopularpays.comin𝕏Mar 2017acquired by Lightricks

Popular Pays is an influencer marketing and creator management platform that connects brands with creators for campaign development and execution.

Creator EconomyEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSChicago, US

Corbett Drummey(Founder/CEO)inSteven Wanderski(Founder/Full Stack Web Developer)in

BoardClancey Stahr(Director)inPeter Dolan(Director)

Co-investorsBeringeaEmery CapitalFusionGoAhead VenturesICCP Venture PartnersLofty Ventures+5 more

Prisidioprisidio.comin𝕏

Prisidio is a secure digital vault app that lets individuals and families organize documents, passwords, valuables, financial information, and memories in one encrypted place and share them with chosen family members, advisors, or executors.

ConsumerCybersecurityFintechSaaSNaples, US

Glenn Shimkus(Co-Founder & CEO)inPaul Koziarz(Director)

BoardRob Chesney(Director)inVanessa Pegueros(Director)inJames Dugan(Director)Jason Heltzer(Director)in

Co-investorsChicago VenturesGula Tech AdventuresTamiami AngelFlying Fish VenturesOrigin Ventures

Rentable
Small Wonder
SmartMirror Dental

Transforming the dental experience

SmartMirror Dental Transforming the Dental Experiencesmartmirror.dentalin

SmartMirror makes a smart dental mirror that combines a fog- and scratch-resistant sapphire mirror with integrated true-color LED lighting and an HD intraoral camera that streams real-time video to iPad and iPhone apps.

Digital HealthHardwareMedical Devices

Spot Herospothero.com𝕏

SpotHero is a parking reservation app that helps drivers find and book affordable parking at garages, lots, and valet services across North American cities.

ConsumerLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesMobility & TransportationChicago, US

Mark Lawrence(Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer)inLarry Kiss(Co-Founder, Chief Architect Officer)Jeremy Smith(Executive Officer, Director)Sam Guren(Director)Lawrence Kiss

BoardSamuel Guren(Director)

Co-investors500 GlobalBlossom Street VenturesBullpen CapitalChicago VenturesCorazon CapitalInsight Partners+10 more

telnyxtelnyx.comin𝕏

Telnyx operates a full-stack communications platform that owns its own global carrier network, enabling real-time voice AI, messaging, and inference without intermediary handoffs.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareChicago, US

David Casem(Executive Officer, Director)in

Co-investorsChicago VenturesCorazon CapitalDrive CapitalFrontline VenturesGlynn Capital ManagementTechstars

Termly
Thyng
Trash Butler

Tampa, US

Nicholas Friedman(Executive Officer, Director)Omar Soliman(Executive Officer, Director)David Magrisso(Director)Roman Cowan(Director)

BoardKevin Adamek(Director)in

Co-investorsFlorida Funders

Trashie
Visiblygovisibly.com

Visibly operates a vision testing platform and network of licensed eye care providers that enable telehealth vision care services and prescription renewals.

Digital HealthHealthtechSaaSChicago, US

Aaron Dallek(Chief Executive Officer, Director and Founder)Steven Lee(Executive Vice President, Director and Founder)David Ting(Director)Paul Foley(Executive Officer, Director)Hirak Parikh(Director)Brent Rasmussen(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsChicago VenturesCorazon CapitalSandalphon CapitalTribeca Venture PartnersJump CapitalTrust Ventures

Zipwhip
zw-logo-colorzipwhip.com

Seattle, US

John Larson(Executive Officer)John Stafford, III(Director)Anthony Riemma(Executive Officer)Lucas Price(Executive Officer)John Lauer(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Melinda White(Director)

Co-investorsCowles VenturesOpenView Venture PartnersVoyager Capital

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