"They did for us in seven months what we couldn't do for ourselves in seven years."
Momentum Venture Management positions companies to successfully grow their businesses, sign up customers and partners, recruit management and secure funding. Please read some of the case studies below that highlight how we bring value to some of the most innovative emerging businesses in Southern California. Click here to find out about more about how we select portfolio companies.
iChange
iChange connects individuals with professionals to help them make successful long-term changes in their lives. The company was built on the concept that individuals who receive personalized counseling achieve much higher success rates that individuals who participate in self-directed programs. The company has launched subscription service for the multi-billion dollar weight loss and nutrition management market.
"Momentum stepped in at a crucial period injecting a high level of strategic focus, direction and management allowing iChange to build a solid foundation from which it can grow a leveraged business."
Brad King, Founder
PhoenixET
PhoenixET provides large, multi-site organizations with energy management and conservation technology and services that can be deployed quickly while also providing almost immediate payback and very high continuing ROI. Thousands of large organizations typically have different utilities management systems at each facility, with no automated way to aggregate data and analyze energy usage. PhoenixET’s gateways compile data from these disparate sources, enabling management to make energy-saving decisions.
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Cyber-Rain
Cyber-Rain develops technology that uses the power of the Internet and the PC to wirelessly control irrigation systems. Cyber-Rain systems automatically adjust watering schedules based on weather and seasonal conditions, saving between 30-70% on watering costs by stopping sprinkler systems on rainy days, automatically decreasing the watering schedule on cold or humid days, and increasing it on hot and dry days.
"Momentum Venture Management is helping us transform our vision into a successful business by filling key functions and giving us the tools we need to grow as a company."
Reza Pourzia, CTO
Digital Performance, Inc. (DPI)
Digital Performance is a Long Beach-based Internet services company with a portfolio of products and services for manufacturers, resellers and enthusiasts involved in the automotive specialty aftermarket industry.
"The foundational work that Momentum did in setting the core business strategy and securing top tier venture investors allowed me to quickly get up to speed and focus on execution and growth."
Andrew Donchak, CEO, Digital Performance
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ISAccountable
ISAccountable is a Los Angeles-based company that develops and markets appliance-based software and services to improve operational efficiency in companies’ IT infrastructure. The company was founded in 2004 by David Kaufman, the former CEO of Desktalk and CTO of HP OpenView.
AgentLegal
AgentLegal is an enterprise software company that creates workflow systems specifically around federated search and research tools for the legal vertical. It allows users, from paralegals to partners, the ability to search multiple content sources simultaneously within a single interface and a single sign-on, including: WestLaw, Lexis Nexis, PACER, Dunn & Bradstreet, EDGAR, Hoovers, Ebsco, Gale, CNN, Wall Street Journal and many others.
AgentLegal is a wholly owned subsidiary of its publically traded parent Auto-Graphics (AUGR.PK)
Vantage ILM
VantageILM is an on-demand next-generation integrated loan/lease management software platform that puts origination, servicing, collections, recovery management, asset management, document management and accounting into one platform.
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Brown Bag Naturals
Thanks to our new portfolio company, Brown Bag Naturals, greasy and flavorless school food is a thing of the past. Brown Bag Naturals makes and delivers healthy lunches to schoolchildren throughout Los Angeles and is developing systems to enable rapid expansion.
"Brown Bag Naturals uses all natural ingredients, fresh fruit and vegetables, and whole grain breads to create fresh meals that are not only good for kids, but also taste great. If we can give kids meals they like while helping to build the foundation for a lifetime of healthy eating, then we are doing our job."
Adam D. Zauder, CEO & Founder
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Sendio
Sendio is an Enterprise Messaging Security company supporting businesses that depend on the email experience as a key productivity tool for employees and a primary communication link to their customers.
"Before Momentum, we spent three years and a lot of energy unsuccessfully looking for funding. They joined us, changed the momentum of our company and within nine months we had built a major distribution channel, closed a VC funding round and recruited a new CEO."
Tal Golan, Founder, Sendio
TherMark
TherMark’s patented laser marking process quickly produces permanent, high-contrast, high-resolution marks on a variety of surfaces including metals, ceramics, glass, porcelain, plastics, marble, granite and stone.
"Our backers have given us the financial support we need to transform TherMark from a great idea to a market winner. This would never have happened without Momentum Venture Management as our strategic partner."
Paul Harrison, Founder and Chairman
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nQueue
nQueue provides software-based information accountability solutions to assist firms to better manage and account for their digital transactions.
“MVM’s expertise, contact base and advice allow me to focus on what I am truly good at and know that other areas are in capable hands. They helped us refine and clarify our business plan and raise Series A & B equity capital. They are trusted advisors who are deeply committed to the long term success of our company. I view them as critical business partners and continue to leverage them almost every day. They are part of our competitive advantage.”
Ray Zwiefelhofer, Founder & CEO
Blue Lava Group
Blue Lava Group, Inc. is a privately held company founded in 2002 that owns and operates a portfolio of specialty retail stores in categories such as baby products, consumer electronics and home appliances.
“My company was at a fork in the road: we could either grow our e-commerce business organically at a relatively slow pace or pursue a much more ambitious growth agenda by raising VC funding. Thanks to MVM, were we able to raise the $2 million we needed in record time and with minimal distraction. I must confess that we came to MVM mainly because of our fund raising needs …but, we got MUCH more value than we ever expected out of their involvement. I would not exaggerate by saying that we now consider MVM an integral part of our team and hope to keep them involved from this point on.”
Dotan Saguy, CEO
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Academy123
Academy123's innovative Listen and ViewTM technology enables its partners to create, manage and deliver rich and expressive multimedia content for any topic, in any language.
“The team from MVM helped me transform Academy123 from a nascent technology to a well funded ($3mm raise), significant business in 9 months. They led the business development effort that resulted in our securing our largest client to date, America Online, and also sourced their own replacement CEO. I would strongly recommend them to anyone building a business.”
Maury Friedman, Chairman & Founder
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