Vertical Venture Partners

We’re beyond proud to share that our very own Colton Calandrella, CEO & Co-Founder of Barti, has been named Vision Monday Magazine's 30 Under 30! ?? Colton’s leadership, vision, and drive to revolutionize eye care technology continue to make a lasting impact on the industry. Join us in celebrating this well-deserved recognition! https://lnkd.in/ghSkk8s4 #VisionMonday30Under30 #BartiEHR #Leadership #FutureOfEyecare #CSuiteAchiever

Great insights from?Pam Strayer?in?Grape and Wine Magazine, featuring?Scout! By leveraging?AI-powered vine-level insights, growers can quickly detect missing vines and optimize inputs for underperforming ones—leading to?reduced waste, lower costs, and improved vineyard efficiency. We’re proud to be working with some of the?top estates and vineyard management companies?in Napa and Sonoma, with plans to expand into new regions later this year. The article highlights two of our valued customers:?Matt Hardin?of Hardin Vineyard Management and?Allison Steltzner, owner of Bench Vineyards. Check out the article to learn more about how AI powered technology is transforming vineyard management! #AgTech #Viticulture #SustainableFarming #AI https://lnkd.in/gGV55iSd

?? Today has been an incredibly surreal moment in this journey. We’re here in Las Vegas at Manifest: The Future of Supply Chain & Logistics, surrounded by the amazing Upwell team—on the very day we announce this huge milestone! ?? It was right here two years ago that I first shared the vision for Upwell. Since then, an incredible community has rallied behind us—helping brokers get paid faster, making introductions, attending events, and championing our mission. Your support has meant everything. ?? To everyone who has believed in us, hustled alongside us, and celebrated the wins—thank you from the bottom of my heart. ?? And a special shoutout to Katie Dehoney for her unwavering support. None of this happens without her. ?? We’re building something special—and we’re just getting started. Let’s go!!! ???? #Upwell #Manifest2025 #GameOn

We’re experiencing explosive client demand and forming game-changing partnerships, fueling incredible momentum in Order-to-Cash automation for logistics. As we scale, we need top-tier talent to help us build, innovate, and deliver for our customers. If you’re passionate about freight, fintech, and AI-powered automation, now is the time to join us! ?????? ?? Open roles: https://lnkd.in/eHngrqfQ Come be part of something BIG. Let’s build the future of #FreightTech together! #Upwell #AI #OrderToCash #LogisticsTech #ReceivablesAutomation #BrokerPayments #CashFlow #Hiring #StartupLife #JoinUs ??

Barti is hitting the road this week! Catch us in Orlando at Vision Expo (Booth F2051) and Austin at the Texas Optometric Association Summit (Booth 604). Stop by to connect with us and explore our latest AI innovations! ?? #VEE2024 #TOASummit #BartiEHR #AI #Optometry #EyecareTech

We’ve been working on something BIG… ?? And it’s finally here—5 MORE AI FEATURES designed to make your practice faster, smoother, and more efficient than ever. ? AI History – Instantly pull up past exams, prescriptions, and medical history just by asking—no more digging through records! ?? AI Scribe – Real-time transcription that captures and summarizes patient visits directly into your EHR. ?? AI Smart Scan – Snap a pic of an ID or insurance card, and AI will extract and enter the details for you. Faster check-ins, fewer errors! ?? AI Website Builder – Need a website? Build one in minutes with AI. No coding, no stress. ?? AI Support Agent – Your personal AI assistant is ready to help—instant answers, troubleshooting, and workflow guidance. The future of eye care is here, and it’s smarter than ever. Which AI feature are you most excited for? #BartiAI #Eyecare #EHR #Eyecareinnovations

Today is the official product launch of EpiPlex, AlidaBio's first epitranscriptomics analysis product. It’s paired with our EpiScout analysis software, which is designed to make RNA modifications accessible to any researcher doing RNA-Seq with one-click analysis of the sequencing data. It’s been an incredible journey from the day when we incorporated the company in 2020, to the raising of venture capital and the launch of laboratory operations in 2021, to the launch of a product that we’re very excited to share with the community. We’re looking forward to a deeper understanding of this regulatory layer of gene expression and many applications in diagnostics, pharma, biotechnology, and basic research. I would like to thank the incredible team at Alida Biosciences whose contributions have got us here and our partners General Inception, Vertical Venture Partners, FusionX Ventures, and Genoa Ventures. We’re also grateful to the The National Institutes of Health for SBIR support!

We hacked, we smashed, we innovated! ??? The Barti team gathered in SF last week for our annual on-site, and let’s just say… it was a blast (literally—check out the footage of us smashing old tech). From connecting with customers and partners at happy hour to an AI hackathon with the Google Cloud Partners team, we’re taking AI in eye care to the next level. Big things are coming and we can’t wait for our customers to get their hands on what’s next! Huge thanks to the GCP team for hosting us at Google SF and helping us dive into the latest in AI! Stay tuned! ?? #BartiAI #GCP #Innovation #AIHackathon

We are thrilled to announce that Vertical Venture Partners portfolio company Roofr has secured Series B funding, led by TCV and ABC Supply!?? Under the visionary leadership of Richy Nelson, Roofr has consistently demonstrated excellence in revolutionizing the roofing industry. As they embark on this exciting new chapter of growth, we are confident they will continue to drive innovation and create lasting impact across the sector. Their commitment to empowering roofing professionals and elevating industry standards has been remarkable. Congratulations to Richy Nelson and the exceptional Roofr team on reaching this significant milestone. Your dedication to transforming the roofing industry exemplifies the innovation and leadership we value in our portfolio companies. We look forward to supporting your continued success and expansion.