North Bridge focuses on disruptive technologies such as Open Source, Cloud Computing, and Mobile, with a particular interest in applications like eCommerce and big data/analytics. They sponsor industry surveys on Cloud Computing and Open Source software and have a Slide Share account where the studies can be found. In addition, North Bridge is preparing to launch the 2017 Future of Open Source Study. Merlinio Technologies, one of the companies they have invested in, is developing a digital insurance platform that allows consumers, especially younger ones, to compare and purchase insurance and receive alerts about better insurance products.