Montage International
Private Equity Round in 2024
Montage International is a hospitality management company based in Irvine, California, specializing in luxury hotels, resorts, and residences. The company operates a diverse portfolio that includes high-end accommodations, spas, golf courses, and clubs, providing a comprehensive range of amenities and services. Montage International focuses on delivering exceptional guest experiences through its collection of properties, which are designed to meet the needs of discerning travelers and residents.
Volta Trucks
Acquisition in 2023
Volta Trucks is an automotive company based in London, England, specializing in the production of electric trucks designed for sustainable urban environments. Founded in 2019, the company focuses on developing purpose-built, full-electric large commercial vehicles aimed at facilitating inner-city freight and urban distribution. By utilizing battery power, Volta Trucks' vehicles produce zero harmful tailpipe emissions, such as carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxides, thereby significantly reducing noise and air pollution. This commitment to sustainability positions Volta Trucks as a forward-thinking leader in the transition to cleaner urban logistics, contributing to a healthier environment for future generations.
VerSe Innovation
Series J in 2022
VerSe Innovation is a local language technology company that develops a discovery platform to consume and socialize with media. Its platform facilitates the curation of content and tracks user preferences through its vertical search and recommendation tools that provide users with personalized content and notifications.
Treinta is a digital ledger app tailored for Latin American microbusinesses. It enables users to record transactions by assigning products from their inventory, providing real-time insights into business metrics. By using Treinta, owners can save up to 30 minutes daily in bookkeeping tasks and enhance efficiency by over 30%. Currently, it serves microbusinesses transitioning from pen-and-paper tracking methods.
Volta Trucks
Series C in 2022
Volta Trucks is an automotive company based in London, England, specializing in the production of electric trucks designed for sustainable urban environments. Founded in 2019, the company focuses on developing purpose-built, full-electric large commercial vehicles aimed at facilitating inner-city freight and urban distribution. By utilizing battery power, Volta Trucks' vehicles produce zero harmful tailpipe emissions, such as carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxides, thereby significantly reducing noise and air pollution. This commitment to sustainability positions Volta Trucks as a forward-thinking leader in the transition to cleaner urban logistics, contributing to a healthier environment for future generations.
Clikalia
Venture Round in 2022
Clikalia is a proptech company that focuses on simplifying the home buying and selling process through its innovative platform. Founded in September 2017 by Francisco A. Moreno, Clikalia aims to facilitate immediate property transactions, allowing customers to sell their homes quickly and purchase their ideal flats with confidence. The company leverages advanced technology and big data analytics to ensure transparency and efficiency in what has traditionally been a complex and opaque process. By eliminating intermediaries and sales commissions, Clikalia provides free property valuations within a day and can complete purchases within seven days once an offer is accepted. This customer-centric approach positions Clikalia as a competitive player in the real estate market, streamlining transactions for both buyers and sellers.
Masters
Seed Round in 2022
Masters is an app that lets users train with some of the world’s most famous athletes and learn the tricks of their trade via four-week guided on-demand training programs.
Clikalia is a proptech company that focuses on simplifying the home buying and selling process through its innovative platform. Founded in September 2017 by Francisco A. Moreno, Clikalia aims to facilitate immediate property transactions, allowing customers to sell their homes quickly and purchase their ideal flats with confidence. The company leverages advanced technology and big data analytics to ensure transparency and efficiency in what has traditionally been a complex and opaque process. By eliminating intermediaries and sales commissions, Clikalia provides free property valuations within a day and can complete purchases within seven days once an offer is accepted. This customer-centric approach positions Clikalia as a competitive player in the real estate market, streamlining transactions for both buyers and sellers.
Darkstore
Series A in 2021
Darkstore's mission is to make all of the world’s products accessible all over the world. It has created a micro-fulfillment center network consisting of over 800 micro-fulfillment centers leveraging excess capacity in its partners locations and enables the largest last mile delivery network in the US for its customers to leverage and offer 1-hour delivery directly on their website. Darkstore's customers are Nike, Adidas, Disney, Asurion and 600 other merchants it has enabled through its FastAF app. Darkstore has raised $45m+ in venture capital to date from PivotNorth Capital, EQT Ventures, Village Global, R/GA Ventures, Jay & Phil McGraw "Dr. Phil", Gary Fritz, President of Expedia, Gokul Rajaram, Lead at DoorDash, Scott Belsky, Founder of Behance, Bob Greenberg, Founder of R/GA, James Tamplin, Founder of Firebase and Chris Varelas, NextDoor Board Member and Founder of Riverwood Capital.
Quince, LLC, established in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, is a retailer specializing in affordable luxury apparel, accessories, and home goods. The company offers a wide range of products for men and women, including jewelry, clothing, and home textiles, all sourced directly from manufacturers using a just-in-time production model. This approach enables Quince to provide high-quality items at competitive prices while minimizing waste.
Facily is a Latin American social commerce platform focusing on affordable items for lower-income neighborhoods. It enables group buying, offers interactive shopping experiences, and promotes community engagement through local leaders.
Picker is a digital platform that enables users to discover and purchase products recommended by friends, influencers, and the community. Through its app and website, Picker curates a marketplace where users can find favorite items shared by trusted sources, eliminating the need to sift through vast online retail options. The platform encourages shoppers to engage with shared experiences and feedback, allowing them to make informed decisions based on recommendations from those they know. This approach fosters a more personalized shopping experience, focusing on community-driven product discovery.
Vopero
Corporate Round in 2021
Vopero is an online fashion resale platform that operates a circular garment rotation system. The company provides a marketplace where individuals can buy and sell unique fashion items in a sustainable manner, typically at prices cheaper than traditional stores. By facilitating direct transactions between sellers and buyers, Vopero aims to promote conscious fashion consumption and extend the lifecycle of apparel. The platform focuses on convenience for sellers and appealing deals for buyers, contributing to a re-circulation model that reduces fashion waste while offering access to a diverse range of clothes.
Wallbox is a smart electric vehicle charging company that designs, manufactures, and distributes charging solutions for electric and hybrid vehicles across Europe and the United States. Founded in 2015 and based in Barcelona, Spain, the company develops intelligent charging systems that blend technology with design and manage communication among the vehicle, the grid, the building, and the charger. Its product lineup includes Level 2 AC chargers for residential and commercial use and DC fast chargers for public locations, complemented by energy management capabilities to optimize charging and grid interaction. Wallbox serves residential, business, and public charging markets, aiming to transform how energy is used in the EV sector.
Volta Trucks
Series B in 2021
Volta Trucks is an automotive company based in London, England, specializing in the production of electric trucks designed for sustainable urban environments. Founded in 2019, the company focuses on developing purpose-built, full-electric large commercial vehicles aimed at facilitating inner-city freight and urban distribution. By utilizing battery power, Volta Trucks' vehicles produce zero harmful tailpipe emissions, such as carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxides, thereby significantly reducing noise and air pollution. This commitment to sustainability positions Volta Trucks as a forward-thinking leader in the transition to cleaner urban logistics, contributing to a healthier environment for future generations.
Memmo.me
Venture Round in 2021
Memmo.me is a fan engagement platform that facilitates personalized video messages from a variety of public figures, including actors, athletes, musicians, and influencers. The company provides a web-based service that enables fans and businesses to request customized video greetings from their favorite celebrities, enhancing connections between them. By leveraging this unique video operating platform, Memmo.me supports brands in improving their sales and marketing efforts while also fostering greater engagement with employees and audiences.
Founded in 2013 by Drexel University students Yakir Gola and Rafael Ilishayev, Gopuff is a pioneering instant commerce platform that delivers essential products directly to consumers' doorsteps. Its extensive product range includes over-the-counter medicine, baby food, cleaning supplies, snacks, beverages, and select alcoholic drinks, ensuring customers can satisfy their needs and cravings promptly.
Wheels Up Experience
Post in 2021
Wheels Up is a membership-based private aviation company that specializes in on-demand flight services in the United States. By leveraging data and technology, it connects consumers with safety-vetted private aircraft, offering both programmatic and charter options. The company aims to reduce the upfront costs associated with private flying while providing flexibility, service, and safety to its members. Through its mobile app, users can easily book flights, manage accounts, and access ride-share opportunities. Additionally, members participate in the Wheels Down program, which enhances their travel experiences. Wheels Up operates a diverse fleet, utilizing owned, leased, and chartered aircraft to provide a wide range of global travel alternatives.
Founded in 2011, Elmenus operates a food discovery platform that helps users find nearby restaurants and top dishes based on user ratings. It serves over 1 million monthly users across Egypt.
Vahak is an online transport marketplace and directory that aims to empower small and medium-sized logistics businesses across India. The Vahak app connects users with a vast network of over one million GST and Aadhar verified transporters, enabling them to efficiently book loads and lorries. The platform facilitates the reservation of various transit vehicles, including trucks, lorries, trailers, and containers, while also providing a rating system for these vehicles. By streamlining the booking process and expanding access to transport services, Vahak offers growth opportunities for small and medium-scale transport businesses, ultimately helping them increase their profitability.
Treinta
Seed Round in 2021
Treinta is a digital ledger app tailored for Latin American microbusinesses. It enables users to record transactions by assigning products from their inventory, providing real-time insights into business metrics. By using Treinta, owners can save up to 30 minutes daily in bookkeeping tasks and enhance efficiency by over 30%. Currently, it serves microbusinesses transitioning from pen-and-paper tracking methods.
Karvi streamlines Latin America's auto market by offering a digital platform for purchasing certified pre-owned vehicles. It connects customers with a wide network of dealerships, providing real-time stock information, transparent pricing, and a simplified buying process.
Facily is a Latin American social commerce platform focusing on affordable items for lower-income neighborhoods. It enables group buying, offers interactive shopping experiences, and promotes community engagement through local leaders.
Epic Games
Venture Round in 2021
Epic Games is an American video game and software company that develops games for PC, consoles, mobile devices, augmented reality, virtual reality, and the Web. It licenses and provides its Unreal Engine technology to other developers, enabling the creation of high-fidelity, interactive experiences. The company operates a digital storefront that allows developers to publish, distribute, and monetize games and 3D content, supporting cross-platform compatibility and scalable performance across PC, console, mobile, and immersive devices.
SnackMagic
Series A in 2021
SnackMagic is a part of Stadium. SnackMagic offers personalized snack boxes that are super easy to gift and ridiculously fun to get. It allows people to treat anyone, anywhere to a personalized snack box with SnackMagic.
Glovo is a Barcelona-based start-up that revolutionizes access to local goods through its on-demand delivery application. The platform connects customers with independent couriers who deliver a wide range of products, including food, groceries, and personal items, within 60 minutes. Glovo operates in several countries, including Spain, Italy, Portugal, France, Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, and Peru. Users can browse their favorite restaurants and shops, place orders, and track deliveries in real-time using the app's geolocation feature. This service effectively acts as a personal courier, allowing customers to receive goods and complete errands quickly and efficiently.
Everli is an online grocery shopping marketplace offering access to over 300,000 products across Italy, France, Poland, and the Czech Republic. It provides same-day delivery services, allowing customers to shop from various retailers without waiting in lines or carrying heavy items.
Founded in 2013 by Drexel University students Yakir Gola and Rafael Ilishayev, Gopuff is a pioneering instant commerce platform that delivers essential products directly to consumers' doorsteps. Its extensive product range includes over-the-counter medicine, baby food, cleaning supplies, snacks, beverages, and select alcoholic drinks, ensuring customers can satisfy their needs and cravings promptly.
Volta Trucks
Debt Financing in 2021
Volta Trucks is an automotive company based in London, England, specializing in the production of electric trucks designed for sustainable urban environments. Founded in 2019, the company focuses on developing purpose-built, full-electric large commercial vehicles aimed at facilitating inner-city freight and urban distribution. By utilizing battery power, Volta Trucks' vehicles produce zero harmful tailpipe emissions, such as carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxides, thereby significantly reducing noise and air pollution. This commitment to sustainability positions Volta Trucks as a forward-thinking leader in the transition to cleaner urban logistics, contributing to a healthier environment for future generations.
Herophilus
Series A in 2021
Herophilus is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative neurotherapeutics aimed at treating brain disorders. The company utilizes advanced techniques, including human brain models, scaled biology, and machine learning, to systematically identify and develop novel drugs with therapeutic potential. By employing phenotypic screening, Herophilus aims to discover new treatments for complex neurological and psychiatric conditions such as epilepsy, autism, and schizophrenia. Their mission is to enable healthcare professionals to offer effective treatments for patients suffering from these disorders, ultimately assisting individuals in managing the emotional and cognitive symptoms associated with neurological issues.
Zomato is a global online platform that combines restaurant discovery, reviews, and food ordering with table reservations. It enables users to search for restaurants, read and write reviews, rate experiences, and order meals for delivery or book a table. The platform connects millions of users with restaurants across multiple countries and provides an ecosystem for partners to engage through advertising. In India, it operates Hyperpure, a program that supplies high-quality ingredients to partner kitchens. Through its integrated services, Zomato aims to simplify dining and food procurement for consumers and support partners with a comprehensive suite of dining and ordering options.
Chowbus
Venture Round in 2020
Chowbus, Inc. is a food ordering and delivery platform specializing in Asian cuisine, allowing users to conveniently order dishes from various restaurants through its online and mobile applications. The platform features a diverse menu that includes Chinese, Korean, Thai, and Japanese food, catering to a growing demand for authentic ethnic dining experiences. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Chowbus not only facilitates food delivery but also offers additional services such as shuttle, pickup, and grocery options. By empowering local ethnic restaurants with technology and marketing tools, Chowbus aims to enhance their operational efficiency and increase sales, while providing customers with a streamlined, dish-centric ordering experience. The application is accessible on major platforms, including the App Store and Google Play.
Smunch.co
Series A in 2020
Smunch is a food technology startup based in Berlin that focuses on providing healthy lunches for workplaces. The company aims to facilitate access to nutritious and mindful meals for employees, believing that good food contributes to a happier life. Smunch offers a flexible catering service that delivers meals from various restaurants directly to offices, tailored to the preferences of employees. This approach allows companies to provide affordable and wholesome lunches without the need to maintain their own canteen. With a commitment to quality, Smunch meticulously designs its menus, selects reputable food partners, and utilizes environmentally friendly packaging, all to ensure that teams can enjoy convenient and healthy dining options at work.
Gopuff
Venture Round in 2020
Founded in 2013 by Drexel University students Yakir Gola and Rafael Ilishayev, Gopuff is a pioneering instant commerce platform that delivers essential products directly to consumers' doorsteps. Its extensive product range includes over-the-counter medicine, baby food, cleaning supplies, snacks, beverages, and select alcoholic drinks, ensuring customers can satisfy their needs and cravings promptly.
Getta is a company focused on transforming the car buying experience by acquiring and digitally modernizing high-quality car dealerships. Recognizing that a significant portion of consumers find the traditional car buying process unenjoyable, Getta aims to revolutionize automotive retail through its innovative omni-channel platform. This platform provides customers with the flexibility to purchase a vehicle online, with delivery options, or to shop in-store with the opportunity for in-person pick-up. As a venture capital-backed, mission-driven organization, Getta is dedicated to enhancing consumer satisfaction and control in the car buying process.
BerBrand
Seed Round in 2020
Berbrand is a catalyst, where an innovative company focused on sustainable luxury and digital innovation are seed, accelerated, and spin-off with high-end partners. The company also produces and commercializes fashion accessories and trims.
BerBrand is also the company that manufactures and markets Superlativa, the unique and innovative patented cover material developed using a unique and proprietary technology. Superlativa is an extraordinary combination of sensory, aesthetic, and functional qualities, and an ethical and social awareness that characterizes contemporary lifestyles: the lifestyles of those that want to fully enjoy the products they use on a daily basis in complete respect for the environment. The little has enormous significance: it identifies the distinctive and unique technology, the advantages and lifestyles associated with the brand, and is also a guarantee that protects consumers against imitations.
BerBrand was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Grumello del Monte, Italy.
Memmo.me
Seed Round in 2019
Memmo.me is a fan engagement platform that facilitates personalized video messages from a variety of public figures, including actors, athletes, musicians, and influencers. The company provides a web-based service that enables fans and businesses to request customized video greetings from their favorite celebrities, enhancing connections between them. By leveraging this unique video operating platform, Memmo.me supports brands in improving their sales and marketing efforts while also fostering greater engagement with employees and audiences.
Getta is a company focused on transforming the car buying experience by acquiring and digitally modernizing high-quality car dealerships. Recognizing that a significant portion of consumers find the traditional car buying process unenjoyable, Getta aims to revolutionize automotive retail through its innovative omni-channel platform. This platform provides customers with the flexibility to purchase a vehicle online, with delivery options, or to shop in-store with the opportunity for in-person pick-up. As a venture capital-backed, mission-driven organization, Getta is dedicated to enhancing consumer satisfaction and control in the car buying process.
Muzz is a global dating app tailored for Muslims, facilitating connections and marriages within the community. With over 8 million members worldwide and a success rate of over 400,000 matches, Muzz has made a significant impact on the global Muslim demographic. Founded by Shahzad Younas, formerly a Vice President at Morgan Stanley, Muzz is headquartered in London with a team of over 65 employees. The app offers features such as private chatting, photo sharing, and planned meet-ups to help users find compatible partners.
FlixBus, operated by FlixMobility, is a notable provider of intercity travel, focusing on affordable, convenient, and environmentally-friendly transportation solutions. Since its inception in 2013, the company has established Europe's largest long-distance bus network and introduced green long-distance trains in 2018, alongside a pilot for all-electric buses in Germany and France. The platform offers travelers a sustainable alternative to private transportation, featuring amenities such as free WiFi, flexible online booking, and innovative ticketing systems. FlixBus also expanded its services to the United States in 2018, bringing its unique travel model to a broader audience. By collaborating with regional bus partners and private train companies, FlixMobility combines technological innovation with traditional transportation expertise, positioning itself as a leader in the evolving mobility landscape. As a result, FlixBus has transformed the travel experience for over 100 million people across Europe and the United States while contributing to job creation in the mobility sector.
DotLab is a women's healthcare technology company focused on the diagnosis of endometriosis. It has developed a non-invasive diagnostic tool that utilizes biomarkers and machine learning to identify active endometriosis. This innovative approach addresses the complexities associated with the disease's heterogeneity by employing a multi-analyte, algorithmic strategy. Through its technology, DotLab aims to enable early diagnosis and facilitate timely treatment for women suffering from endometriosis, thereby transforming the management and understanding of the condition.
Talivest
Angel Round in 2016
Talivest operates a cloud-based platform designed to streamline alumni relations management for businesses. The platform facilitates engagement between organizations and their former employees through features such as social media login syncing, content creation tools, exit surveys, and event management. It also offers analytics, reporting, and CRM functionalities to help companies track alumni data and trends. Incorporated in 2014 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, Talivest aims to foster long-lasting relationships between employers and their alumni networks.
Marley Spoon
Series B in 2016
Marley Spoon Inc., operating under the name Marley Spoon, is a meal kit service established in 2014 and headquartered in New York, New York. The company specializes in delivering weekly meal kits that include pre-portioned ingredients and recipes directly to customers' doors, enabling them to prepare home-cooked meals. As a subsidiary of Marley Spoon AG, the company focuses on providing a convenient culinary experience, allowing customers to enjoy a variety of dishes without the hassle of grocery shopping.
Delivery Hero
Series F in 2014
Delivery Hero is a global online food delivery platform that operates a network of online ordering sites connecting customers with restaurant partners. It operates in over 70 countries across five continents and serves the Americas, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East and North Africa. The platform enables customers to browse menus, place orders, and have meals delivered or picked up, while revenue primarily comes from commissions on each order, varying by country, restaurant type, and service. As a tech-enabled marketplace, it coordinates ordering and delivery through its partner network, offering a wide range of local food options.
Crocodile Gold
Post in 2014
rocodile Gold Corp. engages in the mining and exploration of gold properties in the Northern Territory and the State of Victoria, Australia. It primarily focuses on the Big Hill project located in the township of Stawell; and the Union Reefs, Pine Creek, and Maud Creek projects situated in the Northern Territory. The company has a combined land package of approximately 4,000 square kilometers. Crocodile Gold Corp. is based in Toronto, Canada.