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We are pleased to announce that HPA has invested in Zengines as part of their recently closed $9M Series Seed Preferred round, led by Hyde Park Venture Partners! With the exciting new funding milestone, Zengines has released a suite of new features and solutions! 🚀 Zengines launched a comprehensive End-to-End Data Migration platform with three key components: 1. Zengines Analyzer: Intelligently discovers and analyzes data sources to identify requirements for new target systems. 2. Zengines Mapper: Utilizes AI and machine learning to generate field and pick-list matches, transforming data according to various requirements. 3. Zengines Loader: Moves transformed data to target systems and performs testing and validation. 🆕 They have also introduced a new Data Lineage solution that helps enterprises trace data origins and transformation logic, supporting: - Mainframe Modernization - Data Governance - Data Design - Data Quality The Zengines AI platform is revolutionizing data management by automating the entire migration process, significantly reducing time, cost, and risk for enterprises across industries. Congratulations to the Zengines team on this impressive milestone! We are excited to continue supporting your growth! Read more about our investment here: https://lnkd.in/gcZY4QCF

🎉 HPA is excited to announce our investment in Paccurate’s $8.1M Series A Round, which was led by High Alpha, and includes co-investors Grand Ventures, SpringTime Ventures, and Las Olas Venture Capital, among others. 📦 Paccurate is a parcel intelligence platform specializing in packing optimization. Paccurate’s platform helps shippers identify their ideal carton suite and enables them to pack orders efficiently. Brands and 3PLs are saving up to 15% on transportation costs and reducing their carbon footprints. 📈 Given rising fulfillment costs, automation integration, and sustainability focus driven by both consumers and laws, Paccurate is driving key insights into predicting cost and helping procurement teams buy smarter. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g9KyWrtV https://lnkd.in/gHz_URqk #Funding #Logistics #Sustainability #Cartonization #Fulfillment #Paccurate

We’re excited about Bloomfilter's recent partnership with Celonis! Together, they are bringing process mining to the Software Development Life Cycle. Learn more about how this collaboration is enhancing software delivery for organizations below!

We’re excited about Bloomfilter's recent partnership with Celonis! Together, they are bringing process mining to the Software Development Life Cycle. Learn more about how this collaboration is enhancing software delivery for organizations below!

🚀 Check out my latest Forbes article. In this story, I dive into how Morningstar is setting the benchmark for #AI adoption on an #enterprise scale. With insights from Lee Davidson, Morningstar's Chief Data and Analytics Officer, we explore how Morningstar leverages AI to drive innovation, enhance decision-making, and lead the financial services industry into the future. You will learn more about the strategies and technologies that are reshaping the way we think about AI in large organizations. Lee Davidson was the keynote speaker at the Omaxn event titled Optimizing Data Supply Chains from End-to-End, which took place on July 16, 2024 https://lnkd.in/gCakeNih Michael Claussen, Michael O'Leary, Steven Kaplan, Michael J. Franklin, P33 Chicago, 1871, ActiveCampaign, Chicago Innovation, Abin Kuriakose, Brad Henderson, Betsy Ziegler, Fred Hoch, TechNexus Venture Collaborative, World Business Chicago, Luke Tanen, Rashid Bashir, Jed Taylor, The Grainger College of Engineering, HPA, Franco Patano, Madison Gooch, Ganesh Jayaram, Michelle Gansle, Mike Edmonds, Mani Gopalakrishnan, Jason VandeBoom, Jing Liu, PhD #AI #Innovation #EnterpriseAI #Morningstar #DataAnalytics #Forbes #AIadoption

For the 23rd annual year, the Chicago Innovation Awards will celebrate the most innovative new products and services in the Chicago region. Nominees can cut across all industries, from large corporations to new start-ups, for-profit and non-profit, high tech and low tech. The key is innovation. Reasons to nominate: Reward Employees: Celebrate your team for their hard work and commitment to innovation Recognition Among Leaders: Be honored at the Chicago Innovation Awards, attended by 750 people Unique Visibility: Ring the Nasdaq Bell in NYC to celebrate the winners Brand Exposure: Receive coverage in local and national media New Connections: Get invited to year-round Chicago Innovation events We encourage all of you who have developed a new product or service in the last 4 years to self-nominate for this year's awards. Nominating is free and can be submitted via an online form at https://lnkd.in/gcbrkWU.  The deadline is July 31st. Luke Tanen Pete Wilkins

🎉 We are excited to share our investment in Fuel Me's $18M Series A Round! The Series A round was co-led by Pritzker Group Venture Capital and Tribeca Venture Partners and includes co-investors Bessemer Venture Partners, Interplay, and FJ Labs. 🌍 This investment marks a significant milestone for Fuel Me, enabling rapid expansion and the development of cutting-edge technology to redefine fuel procurement globally. 🌐 Fuel Me is revolutionizing fuel procurement and management across vital industries, offering an unparalleled platform that ensures efficiency and seamless operations. Since Fuel Me's launch in September 2020, Fuel Me has shown exceptional growth and serves an expanding roster of Fortune 500 clients, proving its invaluable impact on the fuel industry. 👏 A big congratulations to the Fuel Me team! We're proud to support your journey towards innovating the future of energy distribution. 🤝 Special shoutout to HPA Deal Lead Eddie Leshin, HPA Partner Michael Sachaj, and HPA Associate Michelle Rogoff for their support and dedication to Fuel Me's success. #Funding #HPAInvestments #FuelMe Pete Wilkins

🎉 Exciting News! Our portfolio company, Packback, has been acquired through a majority investment by PSG Equity, a leading growth equity firm. Back in 2015, HPA proudly led Packback's Seed Round, marking it as one of the initial ventures under our People First strategy. Through unwavering resilience and determination, Packback has achieved remarkable growth supporting over 1.5M students. A huge shoutout to Corey Ferengul, a dedicated Packback Board Member from day one, and Dan Korybalski, CPA, HPA Deal Lead, for their invaluable guidance towards this success. Rick Essex of PSG praised Packback's innovative platform for its role in transforming education through AI, enhancing both student and educator experiences. Kelsey Behringer, CEO of Packback, echoed the excitement for this partnership with PSG, emphasizing their shared vision to enhance educational feedback. A big congratulations to the Packback team on this incredible achievement! Here's to shaping the future of education together! For more details on the acquisition, check out the press release: https://lnkd.in/giRhuvHY Pete Wilkins

🎉 We are excited to share our investment in Fuel Me's $18M Series A Round! The Series A round was co-led by Pritzker Group Venture Capital and Tribeca Venture Partners and includes co-investors Bessemer Venture Partners, Interplay, and FJ Labs. 🌍 This investment marks a significant milestone for Fuel Me, enabling rapid expansion and the development of cutting-edge technology to redefine fuel procurement globally. 🌐 Fuel Me is revolutionizing fuel procurement and management across vital industries, offering an unparalleled platform that ensures efficiency and seamless operations. Since Fuel Me's launch in September 2020, Fuel Me has shown exceptional growth and serves an expanding roster of Fortune 500 clients, proving its invaluable impact on the fuel industry. 👏 A big congratulations to the Fuel Me team! We're proud to support your journey towards innovating the future of energy distribution. 🤝 Special shoutout to HPA Deal Lead Eddie Leshin, HPA Partner Michael Sachaj, and HPA Associate Michelle Rogoff for their support and dedication to Fuel Me's success. #Funding #HPAInvestments #FuelMe Pete Wilkins

Exciting news from HPA! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce the promotion of Bess Goodfellow, Stephen Ross, and Michael Sachaj to Partners, and Michelle Rogoff to an Associate role. Their exceptional leadership and investment acumen have been instrumental in shaping our People First approach, driving outstanding market performance and entrepreneurial successes. This talented team has championed visionary founders and innovative startups, contributing to top-tier returns and significant investor distributions. We look forward to seeing how their continued dedication will further empower HPA and the broader entrepreneurial ecosystem. Congratulations to Bess, Stephen, Michael, and Michelle on their well-deserved promotions! Here's to unlocking future opportunities and fostering growth in the communities we serve. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gNgR4TMd Pete Wilkins Bess Goodfellow Stephen Ross Michael Sachaj Michelle Rogoff