September 23, 2024

Hive AI Accelerates AI Adoption with NVIDIA NIM for Private Cloud Solutions

Hive AI partners with NVIDIA to bring advanced AI capabilities to private clouds and on-premises environments, driving innovation and scalability for enterprise applications. Learn more about Hive AI’s solutions on their official website.

Source: Business Wire

Hive AI is part of VDP’s growing portfolio of innovative tech companies. View our full portfolio here.


August 11, 2023

Hive AI is seeking to raise $200 million at a $4 billion valuation. The company continues to innovate in artificial intelligence, powering solutions across industries with its cutting-edge technology.

Source: PYMNTS


January 26, 2023

OpenWeb has acquired Jeeng in a $100 million deal. The acquisition strengthens OpenWeb’s capabilities in personalized email marketing and ad targeting, further enhancing its mission to empower publishers with innovative engagement tools.

Source: Business Insider


October 27, 2022

OpenWeb has raised $170 million in its latest funding round, bringing its valuation to $1.5 billion. The company, which helps publishers target readers with ads, plans to expand into ad sales and is setting sights on going public in the future.

Source: Wall Street Journal


March 15, 2022

Rutter secures a $27 million Series A financing round led by Andreessen Horowitz, just seven months after publicly launching. The company aims to become the “Plaid for commerce,” revolutionizing connectivity for e-commerce platforms.

Source: TechCrunch


July 29, 2021

Venture Development Partners (VDP) is pleased to announce the successful closure of their recent investment made through the SPV. We are thrilled to celebrate ROBINHOOD's journey to the IPO. (HOOD) Robinhood was valued at $32 billion after selling shares in IPO at $38 per share.

Sources: CNBC Markets News and Nasdaq




January 29, 2020

ZERØ Introduces ZERØ Lite to Help Law Firms Streamline Mobile Email Management. ZERØ Lite's cutting-edge AI saves time and generates value by helping lawyers organize emails, capture mobile-related time spent on client interactions, and prevent loss of sensitive data.

Source - PR Newswire


September 14, 2017

Cheers to Zero App, our portfolio company, on showcasing their AI-based mobile email productivity app for attorneys, at the NFX Guild Demo Day!

Zero App was one of only 14 companies to be shown to investors at the NFX Guild. The company dazzled with its pitch showcasing the AI-based mobile email productivity app for attorneys. Details on the NFX Guild and the Zero App can be found at techcrunch.com


September 12, 2017

Congratulations to one of our portfolio companies - Elafris on making it into the inaugural cohort at the competitive Fintech71 accelerator!

The Fintech71 accelerator picked only 10 startups to be featured in their cohort competition. The cohort officially begins the week of September 18th. Information about the cohort competition can be found at fintech71.com


September 9, 2017

We are excited to announce a new company in our portfolio! Venture Development Partners invested in Insense Ads, a graduate of Starta Accelerator Batch 2 Seed Program

INSENSE is the first-ever platform (ContentTech) that connects brands and influential content creators to run FB/IG ad campaigns more effectively. The INSENSE platform is modernizing the way brands advertise by facilitating a more effective and streamlined approach. INSENSE provides brands with access to prominent content creators who work to provide the best ad campaigns for any brand. For more information click here: insense.pro


May 17, 2017

We are pleased to announce a new company in our portfolio. Venture Development Partners invested in Clanbeat, a graduate of the 500 Startups Batch 20 Seed Program.

Clanbeat is an ongoing feedback tool for monthly performance reviews, targeted at managers who care. Clanbeat SaaS platform increases employee satisfaction, allows effective 1 on 1 meeting, and motivates Millennial teams. Details on the 500 Startups Batch 20 Seed Program and the Clanbeat can be found at techcrunch.com


March 31, 2017

We are pleased to announce a new company in our portfolio.  Venture Development Partners invested in ZERO self-learning email app.

ZERO is an A.I.-driven mobile email solution for the Legal and Financial industries. ZERO is designed to increase email productivity and capture billable time on mobile without giving up enterprise-grade security and privacy.  Current customers include AM Law 100 international law firms, mid-size regional firms, and boutiques.


January 27, 2017

We are pleased to announce a new company in our portfolio.  Venture Development Partners recently acquired ownership in DIGITALL 

DIGITALL is an award-winning digital agency offering UI/UX design, branding, web design and development, and digital product design.  DIGITALL combines cutting-edge technology with client-centric service and efficient pricing.  Our investment will be used to expand North American operations at DIGITALL. 


July 18, 2016

We are pleased to announce a new company in our portfolio.  Venture Development Partners invested in ELAFRIS

ELAFRIS is pioneering the integration of Artificial Intelligence into messenger chatbots that are precisely tailored for the banking and insurance industries. Founded by FinTech & IT veterans, the company provides expertise in the rigors of compliance with legal and audit requirements and how to engage the growing digital and mobile-focused customer segments.