Residence Ventures

Residence Ventures is a venture capital firm based in New York, established in 2015, that specializes in financing early-stage startups and providing growth capital. The firm focuses on investments in sectors where technology plays a crucial role, including e-commerce, healthcare, artificial intelligence, fintech, virtual and augmented reality, and real estate. In addition to financial support, Residence Ventures offers insights into consumer patterns and technology trends to help its portfolio companies succeed.

Yannick Folla

Managing Partner

13 past transactions

Pave

Seed Round in 2020
Pave, Inc. is a compensation management platform that provides companies with tools to effectively plan and communicate employee wages. Founded in 2012 and based in New York, Pave offers an integrated solution that connects with existing payroll systems to verify critical details such as past performance, equity vesting status, and compensation benchmarks. This functionality streamlines the salary planning process, allowing businesses to enhance their total rewards programs and address employee uncertainties regarding compensation. Pave's platform is utilized by a variety of notable companies to ensure that their compensation decisions are informed and equitable.

TheGuarantors

Series A in 2017
TheGuarantors is a FinTech company that delivers risk and financial solutions for the real estate ecosystem. It operates a rental coverage platform that acts as a financing tool for tenants to replace traditional security deposits with a small annual fee, while providing landlords with the protection they require. By removing the upfront deposit barrier, the platform helps tenants unfreeze capital and access rental opportunities more affordably and with less friction. The company leverages data and industry expertise in real estate, risk, and finance to streamline leasing, reduce risk for landlords, and expand access to rental housing. The platform serves landlords, leasing staff, brokers, renters, and tenants by improving efficiency in the leasing process and facilitating smoother tenant-screening and cash flow management.

Aire

Venture Round in 2016
Aire is a credit assessment and automation platform based in London, founded in 2014. The company specializes in providing credit scores to consumers, facilitating their applications for loans and credit cards. Aire's innovative approach enhances underwriting decisions by leveraging advanced data analytics. In addition to its operations in the UK, the company has expanded its services to the US market. Customers in the UK can contact Experian UK for any data requests related to their credit files associated with Aire.

LiveLike

Series A in 2016
LiveLike Inc. is a company that specializes in providing a live streaming platform designed to enhance audience engagement for broadcasters and media companies. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Gurugram, India, LiveLike offers a dynamic sports viewing platform that allows users to experience live sports through interactive features such as replay options, sports statistics, and watch parties. The company's innovative gamification engine transforms digital streaming into engaging experiences, ultimately fostering deeper connections between fans and content. By focusing on customized interactions, LiveLike aims to improve retention and monetization opportunities for its clients, particularly in attracting younger audiences and enriching the overall fan experience.

Digg

Series C in 2016
Digg, established in 2004, is a social news aggregator that curates and presents the most talked-about stories and videos from the internet. Users can discover, read, and share content across various platforms, including a website, mobile applications, and daily emails. Digg also offers advertising services for brands and consumers. Headquartered in New York, Digg operates as a subsidiary of BuySellAds.com, Inc.

Juno

Series A in 2016
Juno is a fresh approach to ride sharing. By leading with its values and putting drivers first, it will pave the way for better rider experiences. Launching in New York spring 2016

TheGuarantors

Seed Round in 2016
TheGuarantors is a FinTech company that delivers risk and financial solutions for the real estate ecosystem. It operates a rental coverage platform that acts as a financing tool for tenants to replace traditional security deposits with a small annual fee, while providing landlords with the protection they require. By removing the upfront deposit barrier, the platform helps tenants unfreeze capital and access rental opportunities more affordably and with less friction. The company leverages data and industry expertise in real estate, risk, and finance to streamline leasing, reduce risk for landlords, and expand access to rental housing. The platform serves landlords, leasing staff, brokers, renters, and tenants by improving efficiency in the leasing process and facilitating smoother tenant-screening and cash flow management.

HONK

Seed Round in 2015
HonkMobile is a mobile application available on Android and iOS that simplifies the parking experience for users by allowing them to find and book available parking spots. The app offers a variety of hourly and monthly parking options, enabling users to select the duration for which they wish to park their vehicles, including the specific day, time, and zone. Key features include payment method selection, time expiration reminders, options to add extra time, and email receipts. In addition to benefiting drivers, HonkMobile assists parking lot owners and operators by helping them reduce costs and enhance revenue through its cloud-based platform, which facilitates mobile payments for both on-street and off-street parking, digital parking permits, and mobile access control for gated areas.

Zoomcar

Venture Round in 2015
Zoomcar is a leading car-sharing marketplace operating primarily in emerging markets, with over 20,000 cars available on its technology-driven platform across India, Southeast Asia, and Egypt. The company enables host entrepreneurs to share their vehicles safely and easily, generating additional passive income. Guests benefit from a wide range of affordable cars for memorable driving experiences. Founded in 2013 and based in Bengaluru, India, Zoomcar employs over 300 people and serves 50 cities across India, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Egypt. Uri Levine, co-founder of mobility companies Waze and Moovit, is the Chairman of the Board. The company's revenue comes mainly from short-term self-drive rentals and vehicle subscriptions, with a significant portion derived from its operations in India.

Retinad

Angel Round in 2015
Retinad Virtual Reality Inc. is a company based in Mont-Royal, Canada, that specializes in providing a Software-as-a-Service analytics platform tailored for virtual reality applications. Founded in 2014, the company offers a variety of services, including tracking, advertising, media placement, and the development of virtual reality content. Retinad's platform supports 360-degree VR media and features drag-and-drop plugin integration compatible with all major virtual reality headsets. As of January 2019, Retinad operates as a subsidiary of LumiereVR.

Cryex

Venture Round in 2015
Cryex is a financial services company focused on bridging traditional financial markets with the blockchain economy. It is built by a seasoned team with expertise in various sectors, including banking, investment banking, foreign exchange markets, asset management, and technology. The company has developed a digital currency platform that offers a centrally cleared, order-driven, and blockchain-compatible foreign exchange marketplace. This platform aims to serve a wide range of market participants by providing a more efficient, transparent, and cost-effective way to trade digital currencies. Through its innovative approach, Cryex seeks to transform how cryptocurrencies are traded and integrated into the broader financial landscape.

Tuition.io

Seed Round in 2015
Tuition.io, Inc. is a company that operates a platform designed to assist users in managing their student loan portfolios. The platform allows employees to view and manage various types of loans, including federal family education loans, federal direct loans, and private loans from multiple servicers. Tuition.io provides an employee benefit that enables employers to contribute directly to their employees' student loan debt, thereby addressing a significant financial burden many workers face. Additionally, the platform offers objective financial wellness education to help employees optimize their student debt. Founded in 2011 and based in Santa Monica, California, the company was formerly known as Binksty before rebranding in July 2012.

LiftMetrix

Seed Round in 2014
LiftMetrix, Inc. is a specialized company based in New York that focuses on enhancing social media marketing through its advanced analytics platform. The company transforms raw social media data into actionable business intelligence, enabling clients to measure the return on their investments in social marketing. LiftMetrix provides tailored social media marketing plans aligned with specific business objectives, moving beyond basic analytics to deliver deeper insights and recommendations. By optimizing social marketing efforts, LiftMetrix empowers businesses to maximize the effectiveness of their campaigns and ensure that their social media spending translates into tangible business outcomes.
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