Meta

Meta is a social technology company that facilitates connections among individuals, communities, and businesses. Originally founded as Facebook in 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg in Menlo Park, California, the company rebranded to Meta on October 28, 2021, to reflect its broader focus beyond social networking. Meta operates various applications and services, positioning itself as a leader in the social media landscape, with over 1.32 billion monthly active users. The company has continuously evolved, integrating features that enhance user engagement and community building. Meta's strategic initiatives also include partnerships aimed at advancing marketing and commercial efforts in the digital and mobile sectors. As it explores new technologies, including virtual and augmented realities, Meta aims to redefine how people interact and share experiences online.

Raunak Bhavsar

Business Analyst

Alexis Black Bjorlin

VP, Infrastructure

James Carwana

Director of Product Management

Jarred Kennedy

Vice President, Immersive Apps and Experiences

Susan Li

CFO

Gwendolyn Regina

VC Program Manager

Ryan Santoro

Agency Partner Manager

167 past transactions

Databricks

Series J in 2024
Databricks offers a unified data analytics platform that simplifies data integration, enables real-time experimentation, and facilitates robust deployment of production applications for developers and data scientists. Serving diverse industries worldwide, Databricks' platform supports collaborative data science, machine learning workflows, and integrates with various cloud services.

gett.me

Pre Seed Round in 2024
AI outplacement software

Scale AI

Series F in 2024
Scale AI develops a platform that provides training and validation data for artificial intelligence applications. Its products include advanced annotation tools for images, videos, text, documents, and 3D sensor data, serving sectors such as autonomous vehicles, retail, conversational AI, robotics, AR/VR, and document processing.

Tyndall National Institute

Corporate Round in 2023
Established with a mission to support industry and academia in driving research to market, Tyndall National Institute is one of Europe’s leading research centres in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) research and development and the largest research facility of its type in Ireland. Established in 2004 as a successor to the National Microelectronics Research Centre (NMRC founded in 1982) at University College Cork, the Institute hosts over 460 researchers, engineers and support staff, including a full-time postgraduate cohort of 135 students, generating over 200 peer-reviewed publications each year. With a network of over 200 industry partners and customers worldwide, Tyndall generates around 30M income each year, 85% from competitively won contracts nationally and internationally. Tyndall is also a lead partner in European research programmes in its core areas of ICT, communications, energy, health and the environment worth 44M, including 6M accruing to industry in Ireland (from Framework 7). Hosting the only full CMOS, Micro-Electronic-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) and III-V Wafer Semiconductor fabrication facilities and services in Ireland, Tyndall is capable of prototyping new product opportunities for its target industries - electronics, medical devices, energy and communications. Tyndall is a globally leading Institute in its four core research areas of Photonics, Microsystems, Micro/Nanoelectronics and Theory Modelling & Design. Tyndall is the lead institution for the Science Foundation Ireland funded Irish Photonics Integration Centre (IPIC).

AgSpeak

Grant in 2023
AgSpeak is a technology company specializing in agricultural supply chain management. It leverages AI and blockchain to provide end-to-end visibility and traceability for food businesses and brands. The company's cloud-based platform streamlines agricultural supply chains, enhances communication between enterprises and farmers through multilingual communication and data visualization, and builds consumer trust through product traceability. Since its pilot launch in 2021, AgSpeak has digitized over 10,000 acres of farmland and engaged with more than 5,000 farmers across India, covering 15+ crops and livestock.

Wisecut

Grant in 2023
Wisecut is a Miami-based AI-powered SaaS platform that automatically edits videos, turning long recordings into short clips for YouTube, tutorials, interviews, podcasts, and presentations. It serves individual creators and enterprises, enabling scalable editing without large teams by cutting, editing, and delivering thousands of clips. The platform uses AI and voice recognition to remove long pauses, generate subtitles, and apply smart background music, delivering ready-to-share videos in minutes. With over 700,000 users, Wisecut supports both consumer and enterprise use cases, helping users produce engaging clips quickly.

GRAN CHACO - IMPACT NFT

Grant in 2023
IMPACT NFT is a unique SOCIAL-IMPACT driven NFT project, where collectors can access an IMMERSIVE CULTURAL EXPERIENCE, to fund+meet native artisans joining an international institutional alliance that preserves native art in rural South America. Gran Chaco Impact NFT, offers a platform where collectors collaborate with non-fungible token (NFT) artists and curators to support women artisans in the creation of digital art tokens using augmented and virtual reality, NFTs, and blockchain with the goal of preserving and promoting native communities' cultures.

Take It Down

Grant in 2023
Take It Down is a free service that can help you remove or stop the online sharing of nude, partially nude, or sexually explicit images or videos taken of you when you were under 18 years old.

LifeAt

Seed Round in 2023
LifeAt develops modular productivity software and virtual study spaces designed to help users sustain focus and manage their work more efficiently. The platform combines practical productivity management tools with immersive environments featuring calming landscapes, music, and timed breaks to reduce focus drift. By pairing workflow features with ambient experiences, LifeAt supports individuals in studying or working more effectively and maintaining concentration across sessions.

Gary Sharp Innovations

Acquisition in 2023
Gary Sharp Innovations is an optics and photonics research center focused on advancing visual technology. The company specializes in the development of optical filters for augmented reality glasses and virtual reality headsets, aiming to demonstrate the potential of polarization optics. By leveraging expertise in polarization, colorimetry, and vision science, Gary Sharp Innovations provides solutions that enhance visual experiences, including optical filters designed to assist individuals with color vision deficiency. Through its innovative approach, the company seeks to unlock new possibilities in the field of optics and improve the functionality of visual devices for engineers and designers.

City Bank

Pre Seed Round in 2023
City Bank specializes in personal banking, mortgage lending, insurance, investments, indirect lending and private banking.

Luxexcel

Acquisition in 2022
Luxexcel is a pioneering company specializing in the 3D printing of lenses and optical products. It is the only organization in the world that possesses the complete technology stack necessary for the 3D printing of optics, including hardware, software, processes, and materials. By leveraging its innovative technology, Luxexcel enables the production of custom quality prescription lenses, paving the way for advancements in both traditional eyewear and smart eyewear solutions. The company's unique 3D optic printing services are designed to create optically smooth structures and surfaces, allowing customers to obtain high-quality lenses at a reduced cost. Through its advancements, Luxexcel aims to transform the eyewear industry and support technology partners in developing specialized optical solutions.

Retreat

Grant in 2022
Retreat provides upskilling and social development practice through VR, AR, and XR capabilities. Retreat VR platform is a modern and innovative virtual learning app that provides quality educational materials to users by leveraging leading-edge technology and providing coaches that are industry leaders. Retreat is committed to assisting people in achieving greater success in life.

PhotoRoom

Series A in 2022
PhotoRoom is a Paris-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in developing a photo editing application for iPhones and iPads. The app utilizes artificial intelligence to enable users to create studio-quality product images efficiently. It offers features such as background removal, background changes, and product showcasing with a single click, making it accessible for entrepreneurs and small businesses. By simplifying the image editing process, PhotoRoom allows users to enhance their product photography quickly and affordably, catering to the needs of individuals and businesses looking to improve their visual content.

Vectara

Seed Round in 2022
Vectara offers a generative AI platform for embedding AI features into applications. Its serverless Retrieval Augmented Generation API enables businesses to integrate conversational AI and question-answering securely, with minimal hallucination, explainable results, and real-time updatability.

Armature Studio

Acquisition in 2022
Armature Studio is a video game development company composed of industry veterans who focus on creating memorable and engaging player experiences. By balancing the creative freedom characteristic of a small independent studio with collaborative efforts alongside publishers, Armature Studio aims to develop high-quality video games. The studio specializes in delivering a diverse array of engaging content enhanced by high-resolution graphics tailored for multiple platforms, ensuring that gamers benefit from an immersive and captivating experience.

Twisted Pixel Games

Acquisition in 2022
Twisted Pixel Games, established in early 2006 and based in Austin, Texas, is an independent game development studio recognized for its innovative approach to creating engaging and accessible gaming experiences. The company focuses on character-driven, original intellectual properties that challenge conventional gaming norms. With a commitment to memorable characters, creative gameplay, and high-quality presentation, Twisted Pixel develops a variety of gaming software products, including console titles and virtual reality experiences across psychological, comic, and role-playing genres. The studio is led by a team of industry veterans dedicated to enhancing the fun and accessibility of video games.

Camouflaj

Acquisition in 2022
Camouflaj is a Seattle-based boutique game studio founded by industry veterans from acclaimed franchises like F.E.A.R. and Red Dead Redemption. The company specializes in developing high-quality, focused games for broad audiences.

Lofelt

Acquisition in 2022
Lofelt GmbH, founded in 2014 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in the development of advanced haptic technology aimed at enhancing user experiences across various industries, including gaming, augmented reality, virtual reality, consumer electronics, and entertainment. The company's flagship product, the Basslet, is a wearable device that allows users to feel music's bass frequencies, bridging the gap between audio and physical sensation. Lofelt is committed to spearheading the adoption of high-definition haptics and collaborates with prominent brands, such as Razer, to innovate within the audio and gaming sectors. The company prides itself on its strong engineering expertise and dynamic team, which includes hardware mechanics, electrical engineers, software developers, and product designers, all dedicated to creating exceptional haptic experiences that connect users more deeply with their digital devices.

Bobidi

Seed Round in 2022
Bobidi develops software and a global gamified platform that helps AI companies test and validate models in real-world settings, enabling rapid identification of edge cases and improved testing efficiency. It also offers hospitality and people management software for the food and beverage industry, providing onboarding and training, progress tracking, collaboration, mentorship, and tools designed to enhance connections between employees and businesses and to increase retention.

OlaClick (YC W21)

Seed Round in 2022
OlaClick is a web-based digital menu solution that streamlines the process of receiving online orders for businesses, particularly mass-market restaurants. The platform allows restaurants to create and distribute digital menus at no cost, facilitating orders through WhatsApp. This approach not only simplifies the ordering process for customers but also helps restaurants enhance their online presence and expand their customer base. By utilizing OlaClick's services, businesses can efficiently manage their food orders and improve overall operational efficiency.

Presize.ai

Acquisition in 2022
Presize.ai is a developer of an innovative body scanning application aimed at addressing the frequent issues of sizing and returns in fashion e-commerce. The company's solution allows online shoppers to create a 3D model of their body by simply turning around in front of their smartphone camera while wearing regular clothing. This application leverages artificial intelligence to accurately determine the optimal clothing size for each user, reducing the likelihood of returns due to incorrect sizing. By matching the generated 3D body model with a comprehensive database of sizing charts, fits, and sewing patterns from partner webshops, Presize.ai ensures that a shopper's size is consistently recognized across various platforms. This approach not only enhances the shopping experience for consumers but also helps e-commerce retailers mitigate financial losses associated with product returns.

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.

Take App

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Take App is an e-commerce company that facilitates ordering via social media platforms.

Playco Global

Corporate Round in 2022
Playco Global develops browser-based streaming game engines, creating multiplayer games accessible across various gaming platforms. Established in 2010, the company is headquartered in Mountain View, California, with additional offices in San Francisco, Tokyo, and Seoul.

Handsome App

Grant in 2022
Handsome App is a professional networking platform specifically designed for beauty professionals, launched in 2018 and headquartered in Austin, Texas. The application allows beauty and barber professionals to create digital portfolios, engage with a community by posting questions and receiving answers, and discover career opportunities. Through its features, users can apply for jobs and enhance their industry credibility, making it a valuable tool for networking and career development in the beauty sector.

ImagineOptix Corporation

Acquisition in 2021
ImagineOptix Corporation is a developer and manufacturer of advanced optical components and thin-film technologies focused on light control and polarization. The company produces liquid crystal polymer based optic products including geometric phase lenses, multi-twist retarders, polarization gratings, polarization conversion systems, and vortex patterned retarders. Its solutions are used in displays, virtual and augmented reality, automotive optics, and other specialty applications. It also develops optical thin films to enable compact, low-cost, energy-efficient video projectors embedded in consumer electronics, and applies proprietary light-control technologies to areas such as telecommunications, imaging, optical storage, spectroscopy, and related markets. Founded in 2004, the company is headquartered in North Carolina.

Within (VR/AR)

Acquisition in 2021
Within is the premier destination for innovative, entertaining, and informative story-based virtual reality and augmented reality. We bring together the best immersive experiences from the world's finest VR/AR creators—from gripping tales set in worlds of pure imagination to documentaries taking you further inside the news than ever before. Within supports all major headsets, including Oculus Quest, Rift, HTC Vive, Sony PlayStation VR, and Samsung Gear VR. To get started experiencing our ever-growing roster of content, just download our app for iPhone or Android today.

AI.Reverie

Acquisition in 2021
AI.Reverie, Inc. is a San Jose, California-based company that specializes in developing a simulation platform for generating synthetic data and simulations. Founded in 2016, AI.Reverie provides a suite of synthetic data and vision application programming interfaces (APIs) to assist businesses in training and retraining their machine learning algorithms and artificial intelligence applications. The platform is designed to cater to various industries, enabling clients to create customized virtual environments that facilitate the training of AI systems. By focusing on applications relevant to smart cities, sustainable farms, and smart homes, AI.Reverie aims to enhance the effectiveness of AI technologies, ultimately contributing to improved safety, sustainability, and efficiency in everyday life.

echoAR

Series A in 2021
EchoAR develops a cloud-based platform enabling developers and creators to build, manage, and deploy augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) applications. Incorporated in 2018, it's headquartered in New York.

Meesho

Series F in 2021
Meesho operates as an online reselling platform that enables anyone to start a business without investment. Meesho connects manufacturers, wholesalers, and suppliers with resellers who use social media platforms like WhatsApp and Facebook to sell products to their network of friends and family. The company was founded in 2015 by Vidit Aatrey and Sanjeev Barnwa and is headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka.

Formaloo

Grant in 2021
Formaloo is a no-code platform empowering businesses to create custom data-driven applications. It enables automation of processes, collaboration among teams, and analysis of customer data using AI-powered tools.

Inworld AI

Seed Round in 2021
Inworld AI is an AI framework powering massive consumer applications. Inworld is funded by VCs including Lightspeed, Stanford University, Kleiner Perkins, Founders Fund, Section 32, M12, Intel Capital, CRV, Bitkraft, and Meta, as well as a team of all-star angels including corporate executives, top VC funds' partners, scouts, and industry veterans.

HelpMum

Grant in 2021
HelpMum is a digital social enterprise operating in Africa, focused on reducing maternal and infant mortality. It offers a mobile platform that includes a vaccination tracker and AI-driven reminders, helping parents adhere to immunization schedules. Additionally, HelpMum distributes clean birth kits to underserved areas, further supporting maternal and infant health. The company leverages mobile technology and low-cost innovation to tackle these critical health challenges.

Unit 2 Games

Acquisition in 2021
Unit 2 Games Limited is a video game development company based in Warwickshire, United Kingdom, founded in 2017. It specializes in creating Crayta, a collaborative game creation and sharing platform that enables users, regardless of their experience level in game development, to develop and share customized multiplayer games. The platform is designed to be user-friendly, allowing both novice and experienced creators to engage in the game development process, fostering a community where users can interact and share their creations. Through its innovative approach, Unit 2 Games aims to democratize game development and promote creativity among gamers.

Obviously AI

Seed Round in 2021
Founded in 2018, Obviously AI develops a cloud-based platform that enables users to run complex predictions and analytics on their data by asking natural language questions, without requiring coding knowledge. The platform uses machine learning algorithms to interpret user queries, find relevant data, and generate accurate predictions.

Meesho

Series E in 2021
Meesho operates as an online reselling platform that enables anyone to start a business without investment. Meesho connects manufacturers, wholesalers, and suppliers with resellers who use social media platforms like WhatsApp and Facebook to sell products to their network of friends and family. The company was founded in 2015 by Vidit Aatrey and Sanjeev Barnwa and is headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka.

Torre Capital

Seed Round in 2021
Torre Capital is a Singapore-based fintech building a fully digital wealthtech platform that connects family offices and high-net-worth investors with global opportunities in alternative assets. The platform provides access to private equity, venture capital, real estate funds, and hedge funds, and also enables investments in high-quality global growth startups, private debt, and other liquid opportunities such as equity baskets and structured products. It operates a proprietary, closed-loop secondary market for investing in and trading alternative assets, aiming to lower entry barriers through smaller ticket sizes. The team comprises experienced professionals from asset management, consulting, and digital sectors, delivering a focused, professional, and scalable approach to alternative investments.

The Metaverse Street Journal

Pre Seed Round in 2021
The Metaverse Street Journal is the official Media Partner to G20 under India's Leadership for Gaming (and by extension Metaverse) https://www.youtube.com/@TheMetaverseStreetJournal/about The Metaverse Street Journal is a Digital Newspaper and an Online Broadcaster focusing on Metaverse / NFT /Web 3.0 for the Average Joe. The Metaverse Street Journal is aiming to simplify information around Metaverse / NFT /Web 3.0. The Motto of The Metaverse Street Journal is 'Your Daily dose of The Metaverse News'.

Femca Financial Services

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Femca Financial Services is a private investment management firm that operates an e-commerce marketplace. This platform facilitates the purchase and sale of investment research reports, serving as a hub for financial services.

ArtyOwl.com

Grant in 2020
ArtyOwl.com is an online marketplace exclusively for artisans who create, innovate and ideate unique, out of the box products. It’s a platform for the budding as well as established artists to sell their products and create their own identity.

Com Olho

Grant in 2020
Com Olho is a pioneering cybersecurity firm that connects ethical hackers, security researchers, and organizations. Its platform facilitates the identification, reporting, and remediation of vulnerabilities across various systems.

Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business

Grant in 2020
Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business builds bridges between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal peoples, businesses, and communities through diverse programming, providing tools, training, network building, major business awards, and national events.

Kustomer

Acquisition in 2020
Founded in 2015, Kustomer develops a SaaS CRM platform for enterprise-level customer service. Its platform unifies data from multiple sources, enabling companies to deliver service through a single timeline view. It serves leading brands such as Ring and Glossier.

Factory_OS

Series B in 2020
Factory OS, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells modular re-locatable apartment buildings and residential homes, specializing in off-site construction. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Vallejo, California, the company offers a wide range of modular solutions, including multi-family residential homes, prefabricated townhouses, modular apartments, and various commercial structures such as office buildings and retail locations. Factory OS employs an integrated and tech-enabled approach to streamline the housing development process, focusing on reducing waste, controlling energy consumption, and enhancing building efficiency. The company is committed to innovation through an active research and development program that incorporates advancements in design, technology, and construction methods.

Lemnis Technologies

Acquisition in 2020
Lemnis Technologies Pte. Ltd., founded in 2017 and headquartered in Singapore, specializes in the development of virtual reality and augmented reality headsets. The company is committed to advancing mixed reality as a viable computing platform through innovative technology grounded in scientific research. With a team of scientists and engineers, including several PhD holders from prestigious institutions, Lemnis Technologies focuses on enhancing visual fidelity in head-mounted displays. The company gained recognition for its Verifocal™ platform, which was introduced at SIGGRAPH 2018 and subsequently received a CES 2019 Innovation Award for the Verifocal™ VR Kit. Lemnis continues to push the boundaries of mixed reality, showcasing new generation headsets with advanced eye-tracking capabilities.

Unacademy

Series F in 2020
Unacademy is an online learning platform based in Bangalore, India, that focuses on providing educational content for major competitive examinations. Originally launched in 2015 after starting as a YouTube channel in 2010, the platform offers a wide range of short video lectures on various subjects, which are accessible for free. By promoting self-learning, Unacademy aims to help aspiring students effectively prepare for their competitive exams. The platform's emphasis on accessible and comprehensive educational resources has positioned it as a significant player in the online education sector.

Mapillary

Acquisition in 2020
Mapillary operates an online street-level imagery platform that scales and automates mapping through collaboration, cameras, and computer vision. It enables users to collect photos from various devices, which are then combined into a collective street level view. The company offers tools such as Mapillary Driver, Desktop Uploader, and Command Line Tools for efficient data collection. As of June 2020, Mapillary operates as a subsidiary of Facebook.

Gojek

Series F in 2020
PT Aplikasi Karya Anak Bangsa, commonly known as Gojek, is a mobile application-based platform founded in 2010 and headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia. The company initially operated a motorcycle taxi fleet but has since evolved into a comprehensive Super App, offering a wide range of services including food delivery, transportation, digital payments, shopping, and various on-demand services such as massages. Launched in 2015, Gojek has rapidly become the largest consumer transactional technology group in Southeast Asia, driven by its commitment to speed, innovation, and social impact. The platform aims to empower the informal sector in the region while catering to diverse markets, including logistics, food, and entertainment.

Giphy

Acquisition in 2020
Giphy, Inc. is an online platform that specializes in the search, sharing, and discovery of animated graphics interchange formats (GIFs). Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York City, the company offers a comprehensive database of GIFs across various categories including emotions, food, animals, and pop culture. It enables users to easily browse and share these animated graphics through social media channels. Giphy also supports creative input by allowing users to upload their own GIFs and collaborates with brands to produce original content. The platform aims to evolve beyond its search engine roots into a vibrant community for GIF artists and enthusiasts, focusing on fostering creativity and engagement within the digital visual communication space. As of mid-2020, Giphy operates as a subsidiary of Instagram, which enhances its integration within social media ecosystems.

Reliance Jio

Corporate Round in 2020
Reliance Jio Infocomm is a telecommunications company based in Mumbai, India, that offers a range of wireless telecom products and services, including voice, data, and messaging. The company utilizes Long-Term Evolution (LTE) technology to provide mobile and broadband services. In addition to its core offerings, Jio distributes smartphones and hotspot devices, enhancing connectivity options for consumers. Jio also invests in research and development across various fields such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), data analytics, and next-generation cloud services. Its media services encompass a wide array of content, including recorded and live music, sports, television programs, movies, and events, catering to diverse entertainment needs.

Tech Matters

Seed Round in 2020
Tech Matters, Inc. is an IT consultancy firm based in Palo Alto, California, established in 2009. The company specializes in providing technology solutions for social organizations, focusing on areas such as IT infrastructure for helplines and addressing unjust labor practices. Tech Matters aims to connect donors, policymakers, and business leaders to leverage technology for social impact, facilitating systems change by enhancing the technological capabilities of organizations that tackle significant social issues. Through its services, Tech Matters strives to empower entities that are actively working to create positive societal change.

Sanzaru Games

Acquisition in 2020
Sanzaru Games, Inc. is a video game development studio based in Foster City, California, founded in 2006. The company specializes in creating high-quality, immersive video games for console platforms, focusing on delivering visually stunning and technically impressive experiences. Founded by a team of experienced developers, Sanzaru Games aims to foster a collaborative environment where talented individuals work together to produce engaging and enjoyable gameplay. Over the years, the studio has expanded its team and capabilities, ensuring that it continues to attract skilled professionals within the industry. Since February 2020, Sanzaru Games has operated as a subsidiary of Facebook Technologies, LLC, further enhancing its resources and reach in the gaming market.

Unacademy

Series E in 2020
Unacademy is an online learning platform based in Bangalore, India, that focuses on providing educational content for major competitive examinations. Originally launched in 2015 after starting as a YouTube channel in 2010, the platform offers a wide range of short video lectures on various subjects, which are accessible for free. By promoting self-learning, Unacademy aims to help aspiring students effectively prepare for their competitive exams. The platform's emphasis on accessible and comprehensive educational resources has positioned it as a significant player in the online education sector.

Scape Technologies

Acquisition in 2020
Scape Technologies, established in 2016 and headquartered in London, specializes in developing a mobile platform for city-scale augmented reality (AR) solutions. The company's core offering is a cloud-based vision engine that enables camera devices to comprehend their surroundings using computer vision. Unlike traditional methods, Scape's engine builds and references 3D maps in the cloud, fostering a shared understanding of environments among devices. As of 2020, Scape operates as a subsidiary of Facebook, Inc.

The Sacramento Bee

Grant in 2020
The Sacramento Bee is an online daily English language newspaper that features several categories. It features news articles in the categories of national, business, life and style, politics, social affairs, education, entertainment, sports, world, opinion, finance, technology, health, automobile, and more. It also provides its readers with information related to weather forecasts, crime investigation information, obituaries, investigations, obituaries, business, and related information. In addition, it also provides a blog, image gallery, column, and video clips that are related to its coverage. The Sacramento Bee is based in Sacramento, California.

Albany Can Code

Grant in 2020
Albany Can Code is a non-profit organization that encourages non-traditional talent and advocates for a thriving, diverse tech talent pipeline in our region. Researchers create and deliver workforce training courses and hands-on K12 coding programs that meet the needs of employers, educators, talent, and the community as a whole. The mission is to change people's perceptions of who can work in technology, remove cultural and economic barriers to entering the tech workforce, and create and promote pathways to tech careers across the region.

Chatham Labs

Acquisition in 2020
Chatham Labs provides research and information technology services that help companies translate research into product-ready technologies. Through partnership research, it collaborates with clients to develop product roadmaps, design research plans, test concepts, and create strategies to protect intellectual property, with a focus on advances in human-computer interaction and technology transfer from labs to markets.

Packagd

Acquisition in 2019
Packagd Corp. is a technology company based in Menlo Park, California, specializing in the development of mobile shopping applications. Founded in 2016 by Eric Feng, a notable entrepreneur and former CTO of Hulu and Flipboard, Packagd offers an innovative app named Unboxed. This application enhances the mobile shopping experience by curating a collection of unboxing and product review videos sourced from creators on platforms like YouTube. Users can engage with these videos through live chat features, allowing for real-time interaction with hosts and other viewers. The app also facilitates secure purchasing directly through Apple Pay, merging entertainment and shopping in a manner reminiscent of traditional live shopping programs.

PlayGiga

Acquisition in 2019
PlayGiga is a company that provides an innovative cloud gaming service, allowing users to play premium video games on devices such as PCs, Macs, and TVs through a low-cost monthly subscription. Founded in 2013, PlayGiga has developed advanced virtualization technology that enhances gameplay by minimizing latency, enabling users to access a curated library of high-quality games without the need for expensive hardware. This approach significantly reduces the overall cost of gaming, making it more accessible to a broader audience. PlayGiga has established itself as a technology partner for various telecommunications and media companies, including TIM in Italy and Turner International, helping them to deliver cloud gaming solutions to their customers. With live deployments in countries such as Spain, Italy, Argentina, and Chile, PlayGiga is positioned to transform the gaming industry, similar to the shifts seen in streaming services for television and music.

Nilus

Seed Round in 2019
Nilus is a mission-driven company dedicated to combating malnutrition by leveraging technology to deliver affordable, nutritious food to low-income individuals. It achieves this through innovative strategies such as food rescue and inclusive design, aiming to create a sustainable value chain for underserved communities.

Atlas ML

Acquisition in 2019
Atlas ML is a company focused on enhancing the accessibility and application of deep learning research. It has developed an online platform that serves as a community resource, providing a toolkit designed to address workflow challenges in machine learning. This platform allows developers to create and share open-source resources, including machine learning papers, code, and evaluation tables. Additionally, Atlas ML is working on innovative tools such as sotabench, an evaluation service, and advanced methods for extracting and indexing deep learning artifacts through natural language processing. Through these initiatives, Atlas ML aims to facilitate the discovery and practical use of deep learning advancements.

Peanut App

Series A in 2019
Peanut App Limited is a London-based company that has developed a social networking application designed to connect mothers with similar interests and children of comparable ages. Launched in 2016, the app provides a platform for women to create group chats and organize face-to-face meetings, fostering a sense of community and support among users. Peanut aims to offer a safe space for women to build friendships, share experiences, and learn from one another, making it a unique resource for mothers navigating similar life stages. The application is available for free on both iOS and Android devices.

CTRL-Labs

Acquisition in 2019
CTRL-Labs develops neural interface technologies that enable humans to interact with machines using natural movements and thoughts. Their flagship product, CTRL-kit, is a wireless, non-invasive electromyography device that translates neural signals into control for applications in XR, robotics, productivity, and clinical research.

Servicefriend

Acquisition in 2019
Servicefriend is a provider of an interactive customer service solution that leverages hybrid chatbot technology to enhance messaging experiences. The company's system is designed to deliver the scalability of a messaging bot while incorporating human-like comprehension and emotional intelligence. This approach allows businesses to maintain consistent communication with customers at a large scale, ensuring a supportive and empathetic interaction. By combining the efficiency of automation with the nuanced understanding of human responses, Servicefriend aims to improve customer service interactions across various platforms.

Gradely.ng

Seed Round in 2019
Gradely.ng Limited operates a personalized learning platform designed for secondary school students in Nigeria. Founded in 2019 and based in Yaba, the company utilizes artificial intelligence to provide tailored learning materials, online tutorials, and video lessons. Gradely focuses on enhancing exam preparation by offering assessment reporting, tracking, and training for teachers, along with computer-based tests and a learning progress tracker for schools. The platform employs analytics to identify and address learning gaps in real-time, assisting parents and educators in supporting students effectively. Through adaptive homework tests available on web and mobile devices, Gradely assesses students' understanding of various topics and recommends specific practice sets and remedial resources. The system allows teachers to create and assign homework efficiently, while generating progress reports for students, parents, and schools. Gradely's innovative approach ensures a comprehensive learning experience by continuously adjusting the difficulty of questions based on students' mastery levels.

MYEO EdTech

Grant in 2019
MYEO, Myanmar Youth Empowerment Opportunities, is a tech-enabled education social enterprise. Our mission is to equip all of Myanmar’s new graduates with the skills to be valuable members of the workforce and community. A large youth population is one of Myanmar’s major strengths, according to the Asian Development Bank. The country may benefit from a “demographic dividend” with a large share of the population engaged in productive work and supporting a smaller share of older and non-working people. In fact, 33% of Myanmar's population is aged 15 to 35 years old, +18 million people. However, youths in Myanmar are in a vulnerable employment situation, either unemployed or underemployed. At the same time, organizations in Myanmar urge more qualified employees. Despite the challenges in work conditions for youth and low skilled workforce, Myanmar presents an encouraging opportunity on the adoption of mobile technology: +27 million people in the country use Facebook or Messenger. To seize that opportunity, MYEO has created a mobile-based online solution that nurtures youth employability and paves the way to build a high-skilled workforce for organizations in Myanmar. MYEO has a team of +30 people, with experience in technology, education, marketing and data analysis. Since 2014, the startup has been impacting the lives of thousands of youths in Myanmar, including +12,000 youths trained exclusively online, +50,000 youths using MYEO's learning chatbots and +150,000 youths engaging with MYEO's Facebook community.

Meesho

Series D in 2019
Meesho operates as an online reselling platform that enables anyone to start a business without investment. Meesho connects manufacturers, wholesalers, and suppliers with resellers who use social media platforms like WhatsApp and Facebook to sell products to their network of friends and family. The company was founded in 2015 by Vidit Aatrey and Sanjeev Barnwa and is headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka.

Meesho

Corporate Round in 2019
Meesho operates as an online reselling platform that enables anyone to start a business without investment. Meesho connects manufacturers, wholesalers, and suppliers with resellers who use social media platforms like WhatsApp and Facebook to sell products to their network of friends and family. The company was founded in 2015 by Vidit Aatrey and Sanjeev Barnwa and is headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka.

The Trust Project

Grant in 2019
The Trust Project, a consortium of top news companies led by award-winning journalist Sally Lehrman, is developing transparency standards that help you easily assess the quality and credibility of journalism.

Sonics

Acquisition in 2019
Sonics is a leading innovator in network-on-chip (NoC) technology, providing a comprehensive portfolio of intelligent on-chip communication solutions tailored for home entertainment, wireless, networking, and mobile devices. Established in 1996 and headquartered in Milpitas, California, the company specializes in streamlining complex, high-speed system-on-chip (SoC) designs by addressing memory bottlenecks and enhancing data flow within embedded systems featuring multiple cores. Sonics' silicon-proven intellectual property enables designers to create heterogeneous, multi-core SoC designs that incorporate essential subsystems for security, power, and memory, ultimately delivering high performance and energy efficiency. With its solutions, Sonics has facilitated the shipment of over 750 million units globally, solidifying its position as a vital contributor to the embedded market.

Grokstyle

Acquisition in 2019
Grokstyle develops an app that automatically identifies furniture and home decor from just about any picture or angle. Partner with us to reimagine the consumer experience — visual search, inspiration, and on-point recommendations.

Technical University of Munich

Grant in 2019
The Technical University of Munich (TUM), established in 1868 and based in Munich, Germany, is a leading technical university that serves over 50,000 students. TUM excels in research and education, focusing on interdisciplinary approaches to address significant societal challenges such as health, energy, environment, and mobility. The university is dedicated to fostering an entrepreneurial spirit and actively promotes the development of young scientists through innovative learning opportunities and strong partnerships with global companies and scientific institutions. TUM's commitment to excellence in education and research aims to create lasting societal value, solidifying its reputation as one of Europe's premier technical universities.

CodePath

Venture Round in 2018
CodePath.org is a nonprofit organization established in 2013 and located in San Francisco, California. It focuses on enhancing diversity in the technology sector by transforming computer science education at over 30 colleges and universities. CodePath.org provides professional developers and university students with mobile engineering classes, while also improving college computer science programs by offering curriculum support, technical teaching tools, grading assistance, and instructor training. This initiative aims to improve student job outcomes without incurring costs for students or educational institutions.

Dreambit

Acquisition in 2018
Dreambit is a personalized image search engine that allows users to explore a diverse array of appearances based on their input. By utilizing one or more photos along with a text query, the platform generates various versions of the input person, reflecting the specified characteristics, such as different hairstyles or styles of clothing. This innovative approach enables users to visualize how they might look with different aesthetics, enhancing their ability to experiment with personal style. Dreambit's technology combines visual input with descriptive queries to create a unique and engaging user experience in image exploration.

Wheel the World

Grant in 2018
Wheel the World is a travel services company focused on accessible tourism. Through its online platform, it offers destinations, tours, activities, and accommodation options tailored for people with disabilities and their companions. Founded in 2017 and based in Berkeley, California, the company provides certified accessible rooms, private or shared itineraries, and verified accessibility data to help travelers explore destinations with confidence. It operates a B2B2C model that connects travel providers with inclusive markets, delivering tech-enabled services and personalized recommendations to match travelers with suitable experiences and accommodations, addressing a large underserved market.

Refdash

Acquisition in 2018
Refdash is a company that focuses on enhancing the job application and interview process for candidates by providing a platform that offers valuable feedback and guidance. The service aims to eliminate biases and allow individuals to concentrate on self-improvement rather than their appearances. Refdash assists users by delivering relevant feedback on their performance during interviews and matching them with suitable companies based on their skills and interests. The platform includes features such as standardized scoring, section-specific feedback, and detailed performance summaries, which enable candidates to prepare effectively for technical interviews. By streamlining this process, Refdash helps job seekers navigate their career paths more efficiently and confidently.

Vidpresso

Acquisition in 2018
Vidpresso, Inc. is a company based in Ogden, Utah, that specializes in providing solutions for broadcasters, event producers, and podcasters to integrate social media into their live productions. Established in 2011, Vidpresso offers a versatile graphics platform that empowers users to create professional live streams with interactive elements. The platform includes features for custom designs such as lower thirds, full-screen graphics, timers, countdowns, and scoreboards, enhancing audience engagement through integrated comments. Vidpresso aims to democratize media production by enabling individuals and organizations to produce broadcast-quality content without the need for expensive hardware.

RedKix

Acquisition in 2018
RedKix is an enterprise software company headquartered in Israel that focuses on enhancing workplace communication and collaboration. The company offers a unified communication application that integrates real-time messaging, group channels, and email, aiming to streamline interactions among teams, customers, and partners. By eliminating friction in collaboration, RedKix's platform provides users with a simple and efficient experience, facilitating seamless teamwork and improving productivity. As of July 26, 2018, RedKix operates as a subsidiary of Facebook, Inc.

Bloomsbury AI

Acquisition in 2018
Bloomsbury AI Limited was a London-based company that developed a language processing platform aimed at enabling users to create, utilize, and share text-understanding computer applications. Founded in April 2015 by a team of innovators, the company utilized artificial intelligence to automate expertise and facilitate data analytics through written dialog with computers. This approach allowed users to execute repetitive tasks more efficiently, mimicking the learning process of human apprentices. Bloomsbury AI's technology was designed to read background documents and learn from expert feedback, ultimately creating programs that could perform similar actions. The company, which aimed to streamline the interaction between users and technology, went into liquidation, and at one point was a subsidiary of Facebook, Inc.

Trebble

Seed Round in 2018
Trebble is a company that has developed an online audio editing platform designed for users to create and share short podcasts. Its platform empowers individuals to produce spoken-word audio that achieves a professional sound quality, making it accessible even for those without technical expertise. Users can personalize their listening experience through a mobile application that delivers a daily feed of short podcasts covering various topics, facilitated by an artificial intelligence-powered chatbot. This innovative approach allows clients to stay informed on their preferred subjects while enjoying a streamlined and user-friendly interface.

The GIST

Pre Seed Round in 2018
The GIST is a media company based in Toronto, Ontario, that focuses on providing sports content, experiences, and community specifically for women. Founded in 2017, The GIST curates and contextualizes sports news to empower and engage underserved sports fans who often feel excluded from mainstream conversations. The company offers a variety of platforms, including e-newsletters, social media content, a dedicated website, and GIST Viewing Parties, fostering a sense of community among its audience. By addressing the lack of diversity in the sports industry, The GIST aims to create a more inclusive environment where all fans can connect and engage with sports culture.

The Sprawl

Seed Round in 2018
The Sprawl is a digital publication focused on delivering local news and in-depth journalism that serves city residents and municipalities. The platform offers comprehensive coverage across various categories, including issues such as racism, the economy, elections, and sports events like the Olympics. By prioritizing curiosity-driven storytelling, The Sprawl aims to provide unbiased and well-written accounts of local stories, ensuring that customers have access to relevant and engaging news content that reflects their communities.

Readefined

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Readefined is an innovative content analytics platform that tracks reader engagement.

Confirm

Acquisition in 2018
Confirm Inc. is a Boston-based company specializing in mobile ID authentication services. Its technology enables the verification of government-issued IDs through a sophisticated application that analyzes microprints and advanced security features while extracting data from barcodes. The company's automated authentication engine delivers results within seconds, providing a secure and efficient way to confirm identities. Confirm's RESTful API facilitates seamless integration for businesses, allowing them to conduct ID verification quickly and safely without retaining any personal information. The company's focus on advanced forensic analysis ensures an effective approach to instant ID verification, streamlining the authentication process for various transactions requiring identity proof. Confirm Inc. was acquired by Facebook, Inc. in January 2018.

tbh

Acquisition in 2017
tbh is a company that specializes in developing a mobile application that allows users to give and receive anonymous feedback among friends. The application enables users to pose questions and respond to them through open text fields, leveraging anonymity to create an environment where individuals can share their thoughts without fear of backlash. This feature aims to foster positive interactions and self-esteem, as users can receive affirming comments from their network in a judgment-free setting.

fayteq

Acquisition in 2017
Fayteq GmbH, headquartered in Erfurt, Germany, specializes in video editing software. Its core offerings include object removal and virtual product placement tools, applicable to both post-production and live broadcasting. The company's software enables advertising, post-production, and object selection capabilities in video streams, using advanced computer vision technology. Fayteq was acquired by Facebook, Inc. in August 2017.

Ozlo

Acquisition in 2017
Ozlo is a platform that empowers intelligent systems with meaningful interactions. It offers a unique knowledge index combining probabilistic assertions with factual data, providing a more nuanced understanding of the world.

Source3

Acquisition in 2017
Source3 is a pioneering platform dedicated to the end-to-end management of intellectual property in user-generated content (UGC). It specializes in IP recognition, licensing, and rights administration services that facilitate connections among creators, marketplaces, and brands, enabling the effective monetization of user content in both physical and digital formats. The company has developed scalable solutions to address contemporary global licensing challenges, drawing on its expertise from successful licensing platforms in digital music, user-generated videos, and 3D printing. Source3 empowers brands to assess their intellectual property presence and take appropriate actions against potential infringements of copyrights and trademarks.

Xpresso

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
Xpresso Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2016 by Luke Yamamoto and Jin Tanaka. The company has developed a messenger-based application designed to enhance user engagement by facilitating activity suggestions, enabling users to share their feelings, and allowing them to organize events with friends. In addition to its activity suggestion features, Xpresso provides online customer support tools that assist business owners in managing daily operations through group chat functionalities.

Coutloot

Seed Round in 2016
Coutloot is a mobile-first C2C (Consumer-to-Consumer) platform enabling first-time online sellers in India. It connects offline shops, vendors, and individuals directly with buyers nationwide, facilitating real-time bargaining and instant listing of products.

CrowdTangle

Acquisition in 2016
CrowdTangle develops a social media tracking and discovery platform that enables users to monitor public content across multiple platforms. The platform provides tools to follow, analyze, and report on broad trends in public posts, helping users understand how content spreads on social media and identify patterns in engagement and reach.

Healofy

Grant in 2016
Founded in 2016, Healofy is an Indian social networking platform dedicated to supporting pregnant women and new mothers. It offers a range of services including live newsfeeds, free chats with medical professionals, activities for newborns, and baby name databases, aiming to provide a comprehensive community and resource hub for maternal health and childcare.

CoGrammar

Grant in 2016
CoGrammar is an edtech company focused on bridging the global tech skills gap. It integrates human mentorship and code review into leading tech education platforms, supporting learners from over 40 countries in pursuing fulfilling tech careers through its coding education product, HyperionDev.

JobSenz

Grant in 2016
JobSenz is an online recruitment platform that connects employers with potential employees while streamlining the hiring process. The company offers a user-friendly interface that allows employers to effectively manage job postings and track referrals made by employees and their networks. JobSenz also provides a white-labeled solution for career sites, along with a mobile-optimized view and application, enhancing user accessibility. By showcasing a company's culture and brand, JobSenz aims to improve the conversion rates of job referrals and applications. Additionally, the platform supports students and working professionals in building resumes and finding job opportunities that match their qualifications, thereby facilitating a more efficient job search experience.

Tuteria

Grant in 2016
Tuteria is an online marketplace in Nigeria that connects students with private tutors for academic subjects, exam preparation, and various skills. The platform matches learners with teachers whose qualifications are verified and offers one-on-one lessons in areas such as science, languages, arts, music, photography, swimming, and other disciplines. Tutors are arranged for nearby locations, with services available in major cities including Lagos, Port Harcourt and Abuja. The company focuses on enabling accessible, personalized instruction through a network of home tutors and local instructors.

Nascent Objects

Acquisition in 2016
Nascent Objects Inc. is a software development company focused on creating a modular electronics system for consumers to build their gadgets using reconfigurable components, including batteries, camera, sensors, and more. The company’s modular consumer electronics platform enables end-users with no electronics manufacturing expertise to design and prototype new products. Its system allows its users to concentrate on building their products instead of dealing with electrical design, mechanical engineering, and integration complexity. Nascent Objects was founded in 2014 and is based in San Carlos, California. It was acquired by Facebook in 2016.

Eyegroove

Acquisition in 2016
Eyegroove, Inc. is a company based in Santa Clara, California, that operates a music video creative community through its innovative mobile application. Founded in 2013, Eyegroove provides a platform that allows users to seamlessly create and share music videos by selecting streaming music, recording video, and incorporating interactive effects. The application is designed to streamline the video-making process, bringing together essential elements such as music, editing, and visual enhancements, thereby offering a unique social networking experience for music video enthusiasts.

Tuteria

Grant in 2016
Tuteria is an online marketplace in Nigeria that connects students with private tutors for academic subjects, exam preparation, and various skills. The platform matches learners with teachers whose qualifications are verified and offers one-on-one lessons in areas such as science, languages, arts, music, photography, swimming, and other disciplines. Tutors are arranged for nearby locations, with services available in major cities including Lagos, Port Harcourt and Abuja. The company focuses on enabling accessible, personalized instruction through a network of home tutors and local instructors.
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