About Digital Ignition
Digital Ignition, an accelerator and incubator program founded in 2016, is based in Alpharetta, United States. With a presence in 2 countries, it has supported around 29 startups in sectors like Enterprise Applications, FinTech. As of Apr 2026, Digital Ignition has witnessed 2 portfolio exits. Most notable companies in
its portfolio include Modify Health, Turnitin and Elemental Technologies. The program is backed by a team of 2 people who primarily support Seed startups based in United States. Its latest investment was a $1.5M Seed round in Unreel.me on Jan 10, 2018, which also saw participation from Michael Kelly and Vineyard Point Associates.
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Founded Year
2016
Location
Alpharetta, United States
Portfolio Companies
Sectors of Investment
Stages of Investment
Seed
Locations of Investment
Digital Ignition's List of Top Investments
Digital Ignition has a portfolio of 29 companies. Their most notable investmentis in Unreel.meTheir portfolio spans across United States and Switzerland. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, FinTech, Consumer and 14 other sectors, across stages such as Seed stage. Here is the list of top investments by Digital Ignition:Provider of personalized diet-focused meal services. It provides a personalized diet plan with a scheduled pattern & delivers it to the consumer for fitness. Claims that ingredients are organic, nutrient-dense & sourced from locally-grown and the products are non-GMO, gluten-free, Low-FODMAP, dairy-free & soy-free. It also provides personalized meal plans to patients suffering from conditions such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Celiac Disease & others.,
Key facts about Modify Health
- Founded Year: 2007
- Location: Alpharetta (United States)
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $28.9M
- Employee Count: 16 as on Jul 01, 2024
- Investors: Nashville Capital Network, VTC Ventures and 3 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Nov 24, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. Turnitin
Provider of plagiarism detection and assessment platform for teachers. It provides online grading and peer review software. Provides educators with grading and review platform and also enables peers to collaboratively evaluate examination or research papers. Works on a subscription model allowing schools, colleges and universities.
Key facts about Turnitin
- Founded Year: 2000
- Location: Oakland (United States)
- Annual Revenue: ₹84Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Employee Count: 55 as on Feb 29, 2024
- Investors: Georgian, Ares Capital Corporation and 8 Others
- Highlight: Acquired
Provider of media services, software, and appliances for digital content creation. It offers tools for transporting, preparing, processing, and delivering live and on-demand content. These include managed services for building video workflows, scaling capacity, and pay-as-you-go pricing. The company also provides appliances and software for on-premises video processing and delivery. Support services are available to ensure reliability and performance.
Key facts about Elemental Technologies
- Founded Year: 2006
- Location: Portland (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $43.3M
- Investors: Founders Circle Capital, Luminari Capital and 16 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Dec 22, 2014, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
Digital solutions streamlining insurance sales, claims, and inspections for agents. They empower Life and P&C insurance companies and agents through mobile application software, automating key processes. Their suite of products includes agent and policyholder portals, mobile eApp, eSign Helper, quoting tools, mobile illustration, mobile qualify app, voice sign, property inspection app, claims notification as a service, and document management. These tools are designed to simplify complex workflows, enhance user experience, and drive efficiency in policy management, communication, and claims processing. They offer solutions for straight-through processing of insurance applications, seamless document signing, interactive premium calculation, and remote prequalification of prospects. The company specializes in providing industry-focused expertise and customized solutions, ensuring teams work faster, more accurately, and with fewer handoffs. They offer a secure, pay-per-use SaaS solution for claims notification and prioritize code quality, reliability, and ongoing updates. This is a B2B tech company offering multiple software products.
Key facts about Tapp Solutions
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: Atlanta (United States)
- Stage: Funding Raised
- Employee Count: 7 as on Mar 31, 2026
- Investors: Digital Ignition
5. Unreel.me
Video management solution for OTT providers. It offers a platform for the content creators to launch their own video streaming sites and apps. They can be monetized advertising, paywalls, subscriptions, and merchandise sales. The platform itself will be completely free. Provides a dashboard with real-time metrics on what’s happening with the sites/apps down to the video level.
Key facts about Unreel.me
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Foster City (United States)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $7.93M
- Investors: Real Ventures, Digital Ignition and 6 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Nov 15, 2018, $*****
Digital Ignition's Investments by Stage
Digital Ignition has made 1 investment in Seed stage with an average round size of $1M.Digital Ignition's Investments by Sector
Digital Ignition has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Enterprise Applications and Media & Entertainment. Notably, it has invested in 10 Tech companies, 7 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 5 Software companies and at least 4 companies focusing on Consumer (B2C).Digital Ignition's Investments by Geography
Digital Ignition has made most investments in United States (1).Digital Ignition's recent investments
Digital Ignition has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by Digital Ignition:
Date | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jan 10, 2018 | United States | Seed | 8459 | [+2] | |
Jan 2016 | United States | Seed | 6342 | [+3] |
Acquired companies in Digital Ignition's Portfolio
2 companies from Digital Ignition's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition were Turnitin in Mar 2019 by Advance for $1.75B.Here are Digital Ignition's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mar 06, 2019 | - | - | 5064 | |
Sep 03, 2015 | - | - | 5800 |
Team profile of Digital Ignition
Digital Ignition has a team of 2 members. Digital Ignition's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Co-investors of Digital Ignition
Over the past 10 years, 7 investors have co-invested in Digital Ignition's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Top Co-investors of Digital Ignition: 4 investors entered a company along with Digital Ignition. These include investors like Poise Ventures (1 company).
- Invested after Digital Ignition: A total of 3 investors have invested in Digital Ignition's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Michael Kelly (1 company) and Vineyard Point Associates (1 company).
Recent News related to Digital Ignition
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Fundamental Global sells Digital Ignition for $6.5MSeeking Alpha•Apr 22, 2024•Digital Ignition, Fundamental Global
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Unreel.me Raises $1.5 Million in Pre-Series A Financing To Scale Platform for OTT Video NetworksGlobeNewswire•Jan 10, 2018•Unreel.me, Digital Ignition, Vineyard Point Associates, Poise Ventures and 1 other
