Nexus Capital Management

Rent the Runway is a fashion rental service that lets consumers rent designer clothing — including dresses, tops, trousers, maternity wear, and blazers — from brands such as Sea New York, Ulla Johnson, and BOSS.

Circular EconomyConsumerE-commerceNew York, US

Jennifer Hyman(Co-founder)inJennifer Fleiss(Co-founder)inJohn Rucker(Executive Officer)inBeth Kaplan(Director, Executive Officer)inBrook Hartmann(Executive Officer)Vijayanand Subramanian(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsACME CapitalAdvance Venture PartnersData Point CapitalFelicis VenturesKleiner PerkinsManhattan Venture Partners+21 more

Blackboard is a learning management system (LMS) platform built for educators and institutions to support teaching and learning at scale across higher education, government, and K-12.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechSaaS

Matthew Pittinsky(Co-founder & Incoming CEO)Michael Chasen(Co-founder)in

Co-investorsOaktreeNovak Biddle Venture PartnersReverence Capital PartnersW Capital Partners

Acosta connects brands with consumers through distribution and agency services, facilitating market relationships since 1927.

ConsumerMarketplacesRetail TechSales Tech

Co-investorsAea Investors

ACT administers the ACT college admissions test, offered on paper or computer with optional science and writing sections, along with test prep resources, scoring services, and fee waivers.

EdTech

Careismatic Brands manufactures and sells uniforms and apparel for healthcare professionals through a portfolio of market-leading brands.

ConsumerHealthtech

Co-investorsNew Mountain CapitalPortland Seed Fund

Cheeze Kurls manufactures a variety of snack foods including popcorn and puffed/extruded snacks in multiple popcorn kernel varieties and custom flavor profiles.

Advanced ManufacturingConsumerFoodTechGrand Rapids, US

Encapsys specializes in microencapsulation technology to create advanced products for partners across multiple industries, from consumer goods to agrochemicals.

Advanced ManufacturingAgTechCircular EconomyDeep TechNew MaterialsAppleton, US

Mary Goggans(President)in

Encoura provides educational technology solutions for institutions, students, and families, with a focus on secure data management and compliance across its product portfolio.

Cloud ComputingData & InfrastructureEdTechEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaS

Dennis Syracuse(Chief Executive Officer)in

FTD is an online floral retailer that delivers fresh flower arrangements, plants, and gift baskets through a network of local partner florists across the United States and internationally.

B2B MarketplacesConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceMarketplaces

HDT Global designs and manufactures military support systems and robotics, including ground support equipment for aircraft and drones, missile transporters, autonomous vehicles, and infrastructure systems for military operations.

Defense TechHardwareRoboticsSolon, US

Bob Joyce(Chief Executive Officer)Alex DeDominicis(Chief Financial Officer)Greg Miller(President, Sales and Business Development)inMicheal Thomas(Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel)Dr. Thomas Van Doren(President of Robotic Systems)Wade Milek(Vice President and General Manager, Airframe Support Systems)in

A provider of water management solutions that monitor, manage and maintain water integrity, efficiency and sustainability for mission-critical infrastructure.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechConstruction TechEnterprise SoftwareIoTNew Materials

Co-investorsCenterbridge Partners, L.P.

Marc Anthony creates professional-quality hair care products based on salon expertise, available at mass and specialty retailers.

ConsumerDirect to Consumer

Marc Anthony(Founder)in

Co-investorsTA Associates

MediaLab operates a portfolio of specialized media brands and an owned ad exchange (Assembly Exchange), offering advertisers video, native, display, and programmatic placements plus creator partnerships and branded content.

AdTechMarketing TechMedia & Entertainment

Co-investorsGreen Meadow Ventures

Resident is a direct-to-consumer mattress company that manufactures and sells memory foam and hybrid mattresses under brands including Nectar, DreamCloud, Awara, and Siena.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceLas Vegas, US

Eric Hutchinson(Co-Founder & CEO)inRan ReskeinCraig SchmeizerinSharon DaganinTomer HatavinScott McLeod(Co-Founder & Chief of Staff)in

Co-investors645 VenturesConductive VenturesGlynn Capital ManagementLiquidity CapitalTop Corner CapitalVCFA Group

Savvas provides K-12 literacy programs and English language arts curriculum that combines research-based instructional design with personalized learning to develop reading, writing, and comprehension skills.

EdTechSaaS

Sky Organics develops personal care and beauty products formulated with pure, potent organic and natural ingredients, with over 80% of products carrying USDA Organic Certification or equivalent standards.

Circular EconomyConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness

Sperber Landscape Companies builds and maintains landscapes for commercial and residential properties nationwide.

CleantechConstruction TechWestlake Village, US

Richard Sperberin

SugarbearPRO sells consumer wellness and beauty products, including hair vitamin gummies, sleep gummies, and lash and brow care serums.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness

TOMS is a footwear company that designs and sells shoes while donating a portion of profits to support children's education, health, and well-being through partnerships with nonprofits.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceImpact & Social GoodVenice Beach, US

Blake Mycoskie(Founder)in

Tricam manufactures portable outdoor recreation tables, particularly tailgate filet and game cleaning tables that fold for transport.

Advanced ManufacturingConsumerHardwareSports TechEden Prairie, US

TruRoots Company is a consumer packaged goods maker that develops and produces food and beverage products, operating a portfolio of consumer brands.

ConsumerFoodTech