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The Sweetwater team has domain expertise in Technology, Healthcare and Consumer.
See representative companies below:
Genetic sequencing and diagnostics platform
Device and software to detect Atrial Fibrillation
Remote software development teams
Plant-based protection to improve produce shelf-life
Website development platform
Discount prescription drugs and online pharmacy
Hospice care services
AI-enabled network cybersecurity
NoSQL database built on Apache Cassandra
Pricing optimization software
Expense reporting and accounting software
Online subscription retailer for men’s and women’s sportswear
Manufacturer of guitars and audio equipment
Cardiac imaging and diagnostics device and software
Prototyping software for application development
Plant-based egg and meat substitutes
Data driven marketing technology
Automated Security Validation – Computer and Network Security
Residential home repair technology & services
Premium men’s activewear and work-leisure retailer
Online subscription retailer for women’s lingerie
Facilities management software and services
Business intelligence software
Edge computing platform
Customer data platform
Leading independent pathology platform
AI powered speech analytics
All-natural energy drinks and pre-workout products
Adaptive Biotechnologies is a commercial-stage biotech company that decodes the immune system to transform the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Adaptive is a pioneer in using immunosequencing to develop tools to diagnose diseases at the earliest stages and create personalized treatments.
AliveCor is a developer of a mobile EKG device and software, which provides self-monitoring services to patients with cardiac arrhythmia. The product is the only FDA cleared 6 lead personal EKG on the market and offers an affordable, prescription-free solution for patients.
Apeel is the developer of an invisible, tasteless, plant-based coating that extends the shelf life of fresh produce by 2x. Apeel Sciences’ products help USDA Organic Certified and conventional fresh food growers, suppliers and retailers retain product quality and slow spoilage, helping prevent food waste from the farm to the kitchen. Apeel produce is available nationwide in the United States and Germany, as well as in other countries across Europe, and has helped retailers reduce food waste by 50% on average. Good for consumers and the planet, Apeel reduces environmental impacts and gives everyone throughout the supply chain—from growers to retailers to consumers—more time to enjoy fresh produce.
Automattic is a provider of an open source web development platform powering WordPress, Jetpack, WooCommerce and other application software tools. 1 in 3 websites are built with WordPress and 1 in 5 online stores are powered by WooCommerce.
Blink Health is an e-commerce platform that offers patients price transparency and lower prices on prescription medications. Patients can access their best price on generic and branded medications and have their order mailed home or picked up at a local pharmacy.
Bristol Hospice programs are designed to promote quality and comprehensive services to patients, families, and communities. Bristol is one of the largest operators of Medicare-certified hospice, palliative and home care agencies in the US with over 50 locations in 21 states, including California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, and Oregon.
Darktrace provides cybersecurity solutions focusing primarily on network security. The company developed and deploys Antigena, an AI driven autonomous response to real-time security threats.
DataStax is the open, multi-cloud stack for modern data apps. DataStax gives enterprises the freedom of choice, simplicity, and true cloud economics to deploy massive data, delivered via APIs, powering rich interactions on multi-cloud, open source and Kubernetes.
Engage3 offers a leading cloud-based SaaS platform that delivers real-time competitive product and pricing data and insight to retailers, primarily grocers, across the United States. Competitive price intelligence solutions are more important than ever to FMCG retailers in an ultra-competitive, low margin and inflationary environment. Engage3’s pricing data is compiled from web-scrapes, in-store data, in-store scanning via Missions App (done by customers), Instacart pricing, and Nielsen POS data to give comprehensive visibility of market pricing.
Expensify is a developer of an expense management platform to help businesses simplify segments of bookkeeping and accounting. Implementing a freemium model, the company has established a strong position within the small and medium business.
Fabletics is an online subscription retailer selling men’s and women’s sportswear, footwear, and accessories, commonly referred to as “athleisure”. The company sells through its E-commerce business and has over 50 brick-and-mortar stores.
Gibson, the leading iconic guitar brand, has shaped the sounds of generations of musicians and music lovers across genres for 127 years. Founded in 1894 and headquartered in Nashville, Gibson Brands has a legacy of world-class craftsmanship, legendary music partnerships, and progressive product evolution that is unrivaled among musical instrument companies. The Gibson Brands portfolio includes Gibson, the leading guitar brand, as well as many of the most beloved and recognizable music brands, including Epiphone which has been on every stage since 1873, Kramer the original MADE TO ROCK HARD guitar brand, MESA/Boogie the home of tone, and KRK behind great music for over 30 years.
Heartflow has developed a cardiac diagnostic platform designed to transform the diagnosis and management of coronary artery diseases. The product uses data from standard CT scans to create a personalized 3D model of arteries.
InVision is a leading SaaS design platform that offers tools for creating, prototyping and testing digital products all without a single line of code. InVision allows prototypes to be built in days and customers include the 100% of the Fortune 100.
JUST is a maker of a plant‐based substitute for eggs. With primary ingredients of water and mung bean, JUST Egg has been well received by the market as a healthier, sustainable alternative to traditional eggs.
NextRoll’s machine learning technology gathers data, delivers reliable insights, and provides businesses with approachable tools to target buyers in strategic ways – all on one platform. Our powerful technology stack fuels two distinct business units: RollWorks and AdRoll.
Pentera is the category leader for Automated Security Validation, allowing every organization to test with ease the integrity of all cybersecurity layers, unfolding true, current security exposures at any moment, at any scale. Thousands of security professionals and service providers around the world use Pentera to guide remediation and close security gaps before they are exploited.
Provider of home repairing services intended to renovate and maintain homes hassle-free. The company’s services include identifying critical defects, creating an estimate outlining the issues and a detailed estimate to resolve the issues, enabling clients to get their repairs quoted quickly so they can close the transaction.
Operator of a men’s activewear digitally native store designed to offer premium comfort and quality. The company’s store offers a product line of men’s-wear that is engineered for comfort with odor-fighting technology and uses custom fabrics, providing permanent antibacterial and anti-odorant protection, enabling customers to get a varied range of clothing as per their need.
Savage X Fenty designs, markets, and sells women’s lingerie through its E-commerce platform and offers an optional membership program. The company was founded as a joint-venture with Rhianna.
ServiceChannel is a leading technology platform and most substantial marketplace for the procurement and management of commercial facilities repair and maintenance services.
SiSense provides a data engine that ties into an intuitive, user-oriented front end, enabling organizations to create and share business reports, manage data, share insights, and integrate with other applications.
StackPath is a global leader in the emerging edge-computing market by offering a comprehensive suite of services including physical infrastructure, edge compute, and edge services.
Tealium’s customer data platform connects all data sources through over 1,300 pre-built integrations, providing data & analytics across the entire enterprise for improved marketing strategies and customer experience.
Versant consolidates the strongest range of sub-specialty expertise under one roof. The group comprises experts in gastrointestinal pathology, hematopathology, urology pathology, women’s health / gynecological / breast pathology, dermatopathology, renal pathology, general surgical pathology, clinical pathology / blood banking / transfusion medicine, and precision medicine.
VoiceBase has developed and provides speech data & analytics software. The Company’s product stack includes voice transcription, AI/ML driven prediction analytics, conversation metrics (e.g. measuring emotion, word/topic frequency, etc.), natural language processing, and Personal Contact Information (PCI) & Personal Identification Information (PII) redaction. Access to the products comes via subscription, typically structured as multi-year contracts.
X2 produces energy drinks and powder made using natural caffeine, glucose, and electrolytes. X2 products intend to deliver sustained energy using a patented combination of clean & effective ingredients engineered to optimize natural potential.
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