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.

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Director of Product

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Databricks

Series J in 2024
Databricks Inc. offers a unified data analytics cloud platform that simplifies data engineering and supports collaborative data science. Its core product, Databricks, enables organizations to process and analyze large datasets efficiently, leveraging tools like Apache Spark. The platform is designed for real-time experimentation and robust deployment of production applications, catering to developers and data scientists. Additionally, Databricks provides Databricks Delta, a data management system that combines the scalability of a data warehouse with low-latency streaming capabilities. The company also offers MLflow for managing the machine learning lifecycle and Delta Lake for handling batch and streaming data. Databricks serves a diverse range of industries, including healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and telecommunications. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in London, Amsterdam, and Bengaluru, Databricks has established strategic partnerships to enhance its offerings and foster innovation in data and AI technologies.

gett.me

Pre Seed Round in 2024
AI outplacement software

Scale AI

Series F in 2024
Scale AI, Inc. develops a data platform that specializes in providing training and validation data for artificial intelligence applications. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, the company offers various annotation platforms, including Scale 3D Sensor Fusion for 3D sensor data, Scale Image for images, Scale Video for videos, Scale Text for text annotation, and Scale Document for intelligent document processing. These products facilitate a range of tasks such as content moderation, transcription, and data comparison across multiple sectors, including autonomous vehicles, e-commerce, conversational AI, and robotics. By enabling companies to focus on building advanced AI models rather than labeling data, Scale AI supports clients in accelerating the development of their artificial intelligence applications.

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 web 3.0 based agritech company started with a vision to build end to end visibility of agricultural supply chains by leveraging powerful web 3.0 technologies like Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain technology. We are a cloud based supply chain management and visibility system for food businesses and brands which streamlines their agricultural supply chain, while building traceability for their products and trust for their consumers. For enterprises, food businesses, brands and institutes working with farmers, AgSpeak® delivers: (i) Unparalleled supply chain visibility and analytics in all touch points. (ii) Dissemination of scientific farming practices to farmers in local languages. (iii) A trust bridge connecting consumers to the source of their food products. Since pilot launch in May 2021, AgSpeak has digitized over 10,000 acres of farmland and 5,000+ farmers, while gathering and analysing data on 15+ crops and livestock across India.

Wisecut

Grant in 2023
Wisecut is a Miami-based SaaS platform that utilizes artificial intelligence to streamline video editing. It specializes in transforming lengthy videos into engaging clips with minimal effort, making it particularly suitable for a variety of formats such as YouTube videos, tutorials, interviews, and podcasts. The platform enhances video content by automatically eliminating long pauses, generating subtitles, and incorporating appropriate background music, all within minutes. With a user base exceeding 700,000, Wisecut offers both B2C and enterprise solutions, allowing users to efficiently produce and manage numerous video clips without the need for extensive editing teams. The company has garnered support from notable investors, including Draper Associates and Google for Startups.
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 is a company that creates modular productivity software designed to enhance focus and productivity. Its primary offering is a digital workspace that features calming landscape videos, serene scenarios, and soothing music to help users concentrate. The platform allows individuals to study or work in a virtual environment enriched by the presence of popular influencers and celebrities, providing a unique atmosphere for productivity. By integrating these elements, LifeAt aims to simplify productivity management and reduce distractions, allowing users to dedicate more time to their tasks.

Gary Sharp Innovations

Acquisition in 2023
Gary Sharp Innovations goal is to unlock the visually fascinating. Gary Sharp is an an optics and photonics research centre accomplish this by putting our polarisation, colorimetry, and vision science knowledge to use.

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 that specializes in 3D printing technology for lenses and optical products. It is the only organization globally capable of 3D printing prescription lenses, positioning itself at the forefront of innovation in the eyewear industry. The company has developed a comprehensive suite of components, including hardware, software, processes, and materials, which enables customers to produce high-quality, custom optical lenses. Luxexcel's unique printing technology ensures the creation of optically smooth structures and surfaces, allowing clients to benefit from cost-effective lens production while enhancing product customization. By collaborating with technology partners, Luxexcel is also facilitating the development of advanced smart eyewear, opening new possibilities for the industry.

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 photo editing application that enables users to create studio-quality product images quickly and easily on iPhones and iPads. Founded in 2019 and based in Paris, France, the company utilizes AI technology to offer features such as background removal, background changes, and product showcasing with a single click. This user-friendly approach helps entrepreneurs and small businesses produce high-quality images in a matter of seconds, making it a valuable tool for those looking to enhance their visual content affordably and efficiently.

Vectara

Seed Round in 2022
Vectara is a provider of a generative AI product platform that enables the integration of advanced AI features into various applications. Its offering includes a serverless Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) API platform designed to embed generative AI functionality into chatbots and other products, relying on a robust hybrid-search core. This platform ensures accurate and contextually relevant responses, addressing critical challenges for enterprise adoption such as reducing hallucination, enhancing explainability, enforcing access control, and allowing real-time updates of knowledge. Vectara's technology also emphasizes data security and supports multilingual capabilities, making it suitable for a broad range of applications including conversational AI, question-answering, and semantic search. Through its innovative platform, Vectara helps businesses create effective AI-driven experiences while maintaining compliance with intellectual property and bias considerations.

Armature Studio

Acquisition in 2022
Armature Studio is a video game development company focused on creating memorable and engaging gaming experiences. With a team of industry veterans, the studio combines creative independence with collaborative efforts alongside publishers. This approach allows Armature Studio to develop compelling video games that offer high-resolution graphics and diverse content across multiple platforms. The company is dedicated to delivering quality experiences that resonate with gamers.

Twisted Pixel Games

Acquisition in 2022
Twisted Pixel Games, established in early 2006 and based in Austin, Texas, is an independent game development studio known for its character-driven, original intellectual properties. The company focuses on creating innovative and engaging gaming experiences across various genres, including psychological, comic, and role-playing games, with a strong emphasis on console, first-person, and virtual reality platforms. Twisted Pixel aims to make games more accessible and enjoyable through memorable characters, creative gameplay, and impressive presentation.

Camouflaj

Acquisition in 2022
Camouflaj is a Seattle-based boutique game studio. Comprised of industry veterans from such award-winning franchises as F.E.A.R., Red Dead Redemption, and S.O.C.O.M., Camouflaj is a nimble team of experienced developers and talented newcomers, dedicated to bringing the high quality, focused game experiences to the broadest possible audiences.

Lofelt

Acquisition in 2022
Lofelt is developing cutting-edge haptic technology. Their aim is to provide the most remarkable haptic experiences on the market – spearheading the adoption of high-definition haptics in mobile, AR/VR, headset and gaming industries. Their first consumer product was the Basslet - a wearable watch-sized subwoofer. They are currently working with world-renowned brands to improve the user experience in some of the most recognized consumer products and they recently partnered with Razer to launch the Razer Nari Ultimate Wireless Headset. As a deep tech company in the heart of Berlin, they stay true to German engineering heritage while growing our business globally. They are an efficient, meticulous and fast-moving company driven by a dynamic team. Their hardware mechanics, electrical engineers, software developers, product designers and business professionals come together to create truly remarkable haptic experiences.

Bobidi

Seed Round in 2022
Bobidi is a company focused on assisting AI enterprises in rapidly testing and validating their models in real-world scenarios, enhancing their efficiency significantly. By leveraging a global gamified community, Bobidi incentivizes participants to identify edge cases that conventional testing may overlook, streamlining the validation process to be up to ten times more efficient than industry standards, which often take several months. Additionally, Bobidi provides employee training services aimed at the food and beverage sector, facilitating onboarding and skill development. This training program incorporates progress tracking through a gamified system that encourages motivation, collaboration, and mentorship, ultimately helping businesses improve employee retention by equipping their workforce with essential skills.

OlaClick (YC W21)

Seed Round in 2022
OlaClick is the tool for 3M restaurants in Latin America to manage their business in a simple and economical way. It offers an all-in-one system that facilitates sales in person, online and via WhatsApp. Established in 2020, OlaClick was founded with a vision to drive businesses in Latin America towards unprecedented success. Recognizing the need for digital solutions tailored to the unique challenges of the restaurant industry, our founders set out to create a platform that would revolutionize the way restaurants operate and interact with their customers. OlaClick's suite of tools for restaurants offers a comprehensive range of features that enhance efficiency, improve customer satisfaction,and drive revenue growth. Some of our key offerings include: Digital Menu,Point of Sale (POS) System,WhatsApp Chatbot,Discount Coupons, Fidelity Program,Management Reports,Online Payments, Integration of Marketing Tools and others. OlaClick's impressive growth and success can be attributed to the strong financial backing from prominent investors. Partnerships with industry giants such as Google (Gradient Ventures),Meta and YCombinator have provided us with the resources needed to develop cutting-edge technology and expand our reach.Also investors: Delivery Hero, Tribe Capital, Arca Contal (Coca-Cola), Caffeinated Capital, Graph Ventures, Angel Ventures Mexico, Goodwater Capital, MSA Capital and Position Ventures. With over 6 million users visiting our platform every month, OlaClick has become a trusted choice for restaurants and customers alike.Our user base continues to grow rapidly, testament to the effectiveness of our solutions and the value they bring to businesses.

Presize.ai

Acquisition in 2022
Presize.ai develops an innovative body scanning application aimed at addressing sizing and return challenges in the fashion e-commerce sector. Recognizing that a significant portion of online returns stems from incorrect sizing, the company offers a solution that allows shoppers to create a 3D model of their body by simply turning around in front of their smartphone camera while wearing everyday clothes. Using advanced artificial intelligence and deep learning algorithms, the application determines the optimal clothing size for users by matching their 3D model with a comprehensive database of sizing charts, fits, and sewing patterns from partner webshops. This ensures that customers receive accurate size recommendations, reducing the likelihood of returns and enhancing the online shopping experience.

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 provides a platform facilitating easy ordering through social media channels. The platform allows users to receive orders via WhatsApp messages in real time and manage payment statuses without filtering orders. Additionally, it offers the capability to export order data to comma-separated value files, ensuring that the entire ordering process is efficient and accurate. By combining the convenience of social media with streamlined order management tools, Take App enhances the overall customer experience in online shopping.

Playco

Corporate Round in 2022
Playco Global, Inc. is an instant-play gaming company that develops a browser-based streaming game engine, enabling users to engage in multiplayer games without downloads. Founded in 2010 and based in Mountain View, California, with additional offices in San Francisco, Tokyo, and Seoul, the company focuses on creating games that facilitate social interaction among billions of players. Playco collaborates with a diverse network of partners, including major technology and social media companies, to enhance its gaming offerings. The company's advanced infrastructure supports game development, backend operations, and analytics, ensuring a seamless gaming experience across various platforms.

Handsome App

Grant in 2022
Handsome App is a professional networking platform specifically designed for beauty professionals, launched in 2018 and based in Austin, Texas. The application enables users in the beauty and barber industries to create digital portfolios, facilitating the showcasing of their skills and work. It also provides a space for users to ask questions and receive answers, fostering an online community that supports career development. Additionally, the platform allows users to search for job opportunities and post job listings, helping them to advance their careers and gain credibility within the industry.

ImagineOptix

Acquisition in 2021
ImagineOptix is a development, licensing, and manufacturing company that manufactures optical thin films to develop small, low cost, and battery efficient video projectors. The company is commercializing patented optical thin-films and related products. One initial application area is to improve video projector devices, enabling the world’s smallest, lowest cost and most battery efficient projectors to be imbedded in many consumer electronics devices such as cell phones and laptops. ImagineOptix creates innovative solutions for optical and optoelectronics challenges in displays, telecommunications, imaging, optical storage, spectroscopy, and many others. They are also applying their technologies to revolutionize telecommunications markets, other optical consumer electronics markets, as well as military and industrial equipment markets. It applies proprietary technologies to control and capitalize on the properties of light in unexpected ways, resulting in dramatic improvements to optical efficiency and performance. ImagineOptix was incorporated in 2004 and is headquartered in Raleigh, 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 is a simulation platform that trains AI to understand the world. They offer a suite of synthetic data and vision APIs to help businesses across different industries train their machine learning algorithms and improve their AI applications, so that together, they make cities smarter, farms sustainable, homes safer, tasks easier, and life fuller.

echo3D

Series A in 2021
echo3D is a cloud-based platform that specializes in 3D asset management, allowing developers and companies to store, secure, and share 3D content in real-time. Established in 2018 and headquartered in New York, the platform provides a comprehensive suite of tools, including a content management system (CMS), a content delivery network (CDN), and asset compression and conversion tools. These features enable users to efficiently manage and stream 3D applications and content across various platforms. By offering a scalable backend infrastructure, echo3D facilitates collaboration among developers and organizations, streamlining the process of building and deploying augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) applications.

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 designed to empower businesses in creating custom, data-driven applications without the need for programming skills. By providing an intuitive drag-and-drop interface, Formaloo enables organizations to quickly collect, organize, and analyze their data, facilitating efficient collaboration and innovation. The platform is user-friendly, requiring no technical expertise, making it accessible for all teams. Formaloo also includes a Customer Data Platform (CDP) that allows users to leverage their own data for customer analysis and future predictions, enhancing customer engagement and experience. With its focus on small and medium-sized businesses, Formaloo aims to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency, making it easier for organizations to go from concept to execution.

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 offers mobile healthcare services. They use the power of mobile technology and low-cost innovation to tackle maternal and infant mortality in remote areas. HelpMum offers clean birth kits to women in underprivileged and underserved areas and uses its vaccination tracker and HelpMum adviser to make sure that babies don't miss their vaccination appointments. With the help of mobile technology and low-cost innovation, HelpMum aims to reduce maternal and infant mortality in Nigeria.

Unit 2 Games

Acquisition in 2021
Unit 2 Games Limited is a video game development company based in Leamington Spa, United Kingdom, founded in 2017. The company specializes in Crayta, a collaborative game creation and sharing platform that empowers users, regardless of their experience in game development, to create and customize their own multiplayer titles. This platform facilitates interaction among users, allowing them to share their creations with one another, fostering a community of both developers and non-developers. Through its innovative approach, Unit 2 Games aims to make game development more accessible and engaging for a broader audience.

Obviously AI

Seed Round in 2021
Obviously AI, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing cloud-based data science solutions. Founded in 2018 and based in Berkeley, California, the firm provides a platform that allows users to conduct complex predictions and analytics by posing questions in natural language, without the need for coding. Its technology employs data science and machine learning to interpret these questions, identify relevant data, and execute machine learning algorithms to generate predictions. The platform is designed to help businesses understand customer behavior and tailor marketing strategies by analyzing existing structured data. Ultimately, Obviously AI aims to empower organizations to leverage artificial intelligence effectively and efficiently.

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

Seed Round in 2021
Torre is a Singapore-based financial technology company that focuses on connecting family offices and high-net-worth investors with global investment opportunities. It aims to democratize access to alternative investments such as private equity, venture capital, real estate funds, and hedge funds, providing a wealth management platform that allows mass affluent investors to engage in these markets with lower investment thresholds. Additionally, Torre operates a professional network designed to streamline the recruitment process, facilitating job searches and matches between tech talent and companies. The organization is comprised of a team with expertise in consulting, asset management, and digital technology, enhancing its capability to innovate in both wealth management and recruitment sectors.

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 an investment management company. They offer an e-commerce marketplace for investment research reports and 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 specializes in cybersecurity, offering cloud-based technology that provides cybersecurity as a service. The company connects ethical hackers and security researchers with organizations to enhance digital security. Its platform enables security experts to identify, report, and address vulnerabilities across various systems. Additionally, Com Olho focuses on analyzing behavioral anomalies in user acquisition campaigns and conducting qualitative audits of performance-based mobile media spending. This approach helps clients optimize their digital brand presence and achieve better returns on advertising expenditures.
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
Kustomer, Inc. is a customer service software company that specializes in developing a customer relationship management (CRM) platform designed to enhance customer interactions and support. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Durham, North Carolina, Kustomer's platform consolidates data from various sources, allowing businesses to manage customer inquiries effectively. It provides agents with access to comprehensive customer information, including buying history and previous conversations, facilitating a seamless service experience. The platform is utilized by leading brands in customer service, enabling them to deliver personalized support through a unified timeline view. Kustomer's focus on proactive customer service solutions positions it as a key player in the evolving landscape of enterprise customer support.

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
We are a team of passionate scientists and engineers on a mission to make Mixed Reality viable as the next computing platform. With technology proven by science, backed by research publications and pending patents, we aim to set a new standard for visual fidelity in head-mounted displays. We introduced the pioneering Verifocal™ platform at SIGGRAPH 2018, received a CES 2019 Innovation Award for our Verifocal™ VR Kit, and will be showcasing Verifocal™ Mixed Reality headsets with a new generation eye tracker at SIGGRAPH 2019. Lemnis is a technology company incorporated in Singapore since 2017, and backed by global investors. Our team counts 9 full-time employees, including 4 PhDs from the top global institutions (MIT, Brown, ETH Zurich, Inria, NUS, NTU, KAIST) who have written close to 40 international publications.

Unacademy

Series F in 2020
Unacademy is a Bangalore-based online learning platform that focuses on helping students prepare for major competitive examinations. Launched in 2015, it evolved from a YouTube channel created in 2010. The platform offers a wide range of educational content, including short video lectures on various subjects, which are available for free. This accessibility promotes self-learning and supports aspiring students in their exam preparation efforts.

Mapillary

Acquisition in 2020
Mapillary AB is an online platform based in Malmö, Sweden, that focuses on street-level imagery and mapping through collaboration and computer vision. Founded in 2013, the company allows users to collect and share photos taken with various cameras, which are then combined to create a comprehensive visual representation of locations around the world. This imagery contributes to improved maps, urban development, and advancements in the automotive industry. Mapillary provides a range of tools, including automated mapping solutions, privacy features, and imagery tagging, to facilitate the collection and utilization of street-level images. With contributions exceeding 500 million images from individuals and organizations globally, Mapillary aims to enhance understanding of diverse locations and make this valuable data accessible to clients and partners such as the World Bank and Toyota Research Institute. As of June 2020, Mapillary operates as a subsidiary of Facebook, Inc.

Giphy

Acquisition in 2020
Giphy, Inc. is an online platform that operates a search engine for discovering, sharing, and uploading animated graphics interchange formats (GIFs). Founded in 2013 and based in New York, Giphy categorizes GIFs across various themes including emotions, actions, animals, and pop culture, facilitating easy access for users. The platform not only allows users to find and share content through social media but also highlights GIF artists and collaborates with brands to create unique GIFs. Over time, Giphy has evolved beyond a mere search engine, aiming to foster a community for GIF enthusiasts, artists, and content creators. As of 2020, Giphy operates as a subsidiary of Instagram, expanding its reach in the realm of visual communication and entertainment.

Reliance Jio

Corporate Round in 2020
Reliance Jio Infocomm is a company providing wireless telecom products and services. The company offers voice, data, and messaging services, as well as distributes smartphones and hotspot devices. Its areas of research, development and new service deployment include blockchain, artificial intelligence, open source platforms, IOT, data analytics, and next-gen cloud services.

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 IT infrastructure and support to social organizations, focusing on initiatives such as helplines and efforts against unjust labor practices. Tech Matters aims to bridge the gap between donors, policymakers, and business leaders, leveraging technology to drive social impact and facilitate systemic change. By equipping organizations with advanced technological capabilities, Tech Matters helps them address significant social challenges effectively.

Sanzaru Games

Acquisition in 2020
Sanzaru Games, Inc. is a video game development studio based in Foster City, California, founded in 2006 by a team of experienced developers. As a subsidiary of Facebook Technologies, LLC, Sanzaru focuses on creating high-quality, immersive gaming experiences for console platforms. The studio is dedicated to combining design, art, and engineering to produce visually stunning and technically impressive games. Over the years, Sanzaru has expanded its team, attracting talented developers who share a common vision of delivering engaging and enjoyable gameplay. The company aims to provide players with rich and unique content, enhancing the overall gaming experience.

Unacademy

Series E in 2020
Unacademy is a Bangalore-based online learning platform that focuses on helping students prepare for major competitive examinations. Launched in 2015, it evolved from a YouTube channel created in 2010. The platform offers a wide range of educational content, including short video lectures on various subjects, which are available for free. This accessibility promotes self-learning and supports aspiring students in their exam preparation efforts.

Scape Technologies

Acquisition in 2020
Scape is a computer vision startup, building the localization engine for city-scale augmented reality. Its cloud-based ‘visual engine’ allows camera devices to understand their environment, using computer vision. Rather than relying on 3D maps built and stored locally, Scape’s vision engine builds and references 3D maps in the cloud, allowing devices to tap into a ‘shared understanding’ of an environment. Scape Technologies was founded in 2016 and is based in London, England.

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 performed research in partnership with companies seeking to invent the future of human-computer interaction. It was acquired by Facebook in 2020.

Packagd

Acquisition in 2019
Packagd is a series of app that offers new mobile shopping experience. The app curates a wide array of unboxing and product review videos that creators have uploaded to YouTube and puts them together in a way that simulates the same type of live video programming pioneered by the likes of QVC in the ’80s. Packagd was founded by KPCB general partner Eric Feng, a serial entrepreneur who has also served as CTO of companies like Hulu and Flipboard.

PlayGiga

Acquisition in 2019
PlayGiga provides a cloud gaming service that allows users to access premium video games on PCs, Macs, or TVs through a subscription model. By leveraging advanced virtualization technology, PlayGiga makes high-quality gaming accessible without the need for expensive hardware, addressing the financial barriers typically associated with premium gaming. This service enables customers to enjoy a curated selection of games for a low monthly fee, similar to the subscription models established by Netflix and Spotify in their respective industries. PlayGiga has formed strategic partnerships with notable companies, including Telecom Italia and Turner International, to deliver its cloud gaming solutions. It has successfully deployed its services in several countries, including Spain, Italy, Argentina, and Chile, while maintaining advantageous licensing agreements with major game publishers to ensure a robust catalog.

Nilus

Seed Round in 2019
Nilus is an impact-driven company focused on eradicating malnutrition by leveraging technology to provide affordable and healthy food to low-income individuals. It operates a food waste management platform designed to address food insecurity by improving supply chain efficiencies. By utilizing artificial intelligence and crowdsourcing, Nilus rescues edible food that would otherwise be discarded and redistributes it to community kitchens. This approach not only reduces food loss and waste but also ensures that low-income groups gain access to nutritious food markets at lower prices. The company's vision is to become the largest and most impactful food enterprise in the Americas, targeting the needs of over 360 million people living in poverty.

Atlas ML

Acquisition in 2019
Atlas ML is to make it easier to discover and apply deep learning research. The company has also been working on new tools for researchers, such as a new evaluation service called sotabench, and new ways to extract and index deep learning artefacts through cutting-edge NLP.

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 shared interests and similar-aged children. Launched in 2016, the app facilitates group chats and encourages face-to-face meetings, fostering a supportive community for women at comparable stages in life. Peanut's mission is to create a safe environment where women can build friendships, seek support, and exchange knowledge. The app is available for free on both iOS and Android platforms.

CTRL-Labs

Acquisition in 2019
CTRL-Labs Corporation, founded in 2015 and based in New York City, specializes in developing non-invasive neural interface technology aimed at enhancing the interaction between humans and machines. The company's flagship product, the CTRL-kit, is a wireless wristband equipped with sensors that captures neural signals, allowing users to control digital devices through simple electronic pulses. This innovative platform is designed to support various applications in virtual reality, augmented reality, robotics, productivity, and clinical research. By providing developers with a software development kit (SDK) and application programming interface (API), CTRL-Labs enables the integration of neural control into their applications. The company's long-term vision focuses on fostering mass consumer adoption of neural interfaces, establishing a new standard for human-machine collaboration that transforms how users engage with technology.

Servicefriend

Acquisition in 2019
Servicefriend is a company that specializes in developing customer service bots for messaging platforms. Its technology combines the scalability of a chatbot with the understanding and emotional intelligence typically associated with human agents. This interactive text response system aims to provide businesses with a consistent messaging experience while managing high volumes of customer interactions. By utilizing hybrid chatbot technology, Servicefriend enables organizations to enhance their customer support capabilities efficiently and effectively.

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 platform utilizes artificial intelligence to provide tailored learning materials, online tutorials, and video lessons. Gradely focuses on exam preparation and offers assessment reporting, tracking, and training tools for teachers, as well as computer-based tests and progress tracking for schools. The platform features weekly adaptive homework tests that enable real-time intervention for learning gaps by recommending specific practice sets, remedial videos, or tutoring based on students' performance. Teachers can quickly set up homework aligned with the WASCCE and Cambridge curricula, and the system generates progress reports for teachers, parents, and schools. Gradely aims to enhance learning outcomes by continuously adapting to students' needs through its data-driven approach.

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 pioneer of network-on-chip (NoC) technology and today offers SoC designers the largest portfolio of intelligent, on-chip communications solutions for home entertainment, wireless, networking and mobile devices. With a broad array of silicon-proven IP, Sonics helps designers eliminate memory bottlenecks associated with complex, high-speed SoC design, streamline and unify data flows and solve persistent network challenges in embedded systems with multiple cores. As the leading supplier of on-chip communications networks for the embedded market, Sonics has enabled its customers to ship more than 750 million units worldwide. Founded in 1996, Sonics is headquartered in Milpitas, Calif. with offices worldwide.

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.
The Technical University of Munich (TUM), established in 1868 and located in Munich, Germany, is a leading technical university that emphasizes excellence in research and education. Catering to over 50,000 students, TUM offers unique learning opportunities and fosters an entrepreneurial spirit. The university's researchers focus on addressing significant societal challenges in various fields, including health and nutrition, energy and natural resources, environment and climate, information and communications, and mobility and infrastructure. TUM is dedicated to promoting the development of young scientists and maintains strong collaborations with companies and scientific institutions globally. Its commitment to interdisciplinary education and impactful research positions TUM as a prominent institution in Europe.

CodePath

Venture Round in 2018
CodePath is increasing diversity in tech by transforming college computer science education. At over 30 colleges and universities, Codepath enhances college CS programs with expertise, curriculum, technical teaching tools, grading support, and instructor training to increase student job outcomes without costing students or institutions money.

Dreambit

Acquisition in 2018
Dreambit is a personalized image search engine that allows users to experiment with different appearances by inputting one or more photos along with a text query. The platform generates various versions of the input person, reflecting the characteristics described in the query, such as hairstyles or fashion styles. This technology enables users to explore a wide range of looks, enhancing their ability to visualize changes in appearance.

Wheel the World

Grant in 2018
Wheel the World Inc. is a travel service provider focused on creating accessible travel experiences for individuals with disabilities, their friends, and families. Founded in 2017 and based in Berkeley, California, the company operates an online platform that offers a range of services, including destination information, tour packages, activities, and accommodations. By utilizing a crowdsourced Accessibility Mapping System, Wheel the World collects extensive data about travel operators worldwide, providing over 250 data points per listing to ensure users have the necessary accessibility information when making booking decisions. The company aims to empower millions of people with disabilities to explore the world with confidence while promoting inclusive tourism in a significantly underserved market.

Refdash

Acquisition in 2018
Refdash is a platform designed to enhance the interview preparation process for job seekers. It provides users with personalized feedback to help them improve their skills and performance. The platform includes features such as a summary of interview performance, standardized scoring based on objective metrics, and section-specific feedback. This comprehensive approach enables candidates to receive targeted advice on areas for improvement, ultimately helping them prepare effectively for technical interviews. By matching individuals with suitable companies based on their skills and interests, Refdash aims to create a bias-free environment that prioritizes personal growth and development over superficial presentations.

Vidpresso

Acquisition in 2018
Vidpresso, Inc., founded in 2011 and based in Ogden, Utah, offers a solution for broadcasters, event producers, and podcasters to seamlessly integrate social media into their live productions. The company has developed a versatile graphics platform that enables users to create professional live streams with interactive features. This platform includes customizable designs for lower thirds, full-screen graphics, timers, countdowns, and scoreboards, all aimed at enhancing audience participation through integrated comments. Vidpresso's goal is to simplify the process of creating broadcast-quality media, making it accessible to a wider range of users without the need for expensive hardware.

RedKix

Acquisition in 2018
RedKix is an Israeli company that develops and markets enterprise software focused on enhancing workplace communication and collaboration. As a subsidiary of Facebook, RedKix offers a unified communication application that integrates real-time messaging, group channels, and email, aiming to streamline team interactions and eliminate friction in collaboration. Its solutions are designed to facilitate seamless communication among teams, customers, and partners, ultimately creating a more efficient and anxiety-free work environment.

Bloomsbury AI

Acquisition in 2018
Bloomsbury AI offers web services that enables individuals to create, use, and share text-understanding computer applications. The company aims to help their customers to automate their expertise by a written dialog with computers. Bloomsbury AI was launched by Guillaume Bouchard, Tim Rocktäschel, Matko Bosnjak, Sameer Singh, Luis Ulloa, and Sebastian Riedel in April 2015 and is based in London, England.

Trebble

Seed Round in 2018
Trebble is an online audio editing platform designed for users to create and share short podcasts easily. It empowers individuals to produce spoken-word audio that resembles professional quality, making podcast creation accessible to the general public. The platform offers a personalized daily feed of short podcasts covering various topics, allowing users to stay informed on current events and other interests. This content is delivered through a mobile application that features an artificial intelligence-powered chatbot, which facilitates regular updates on users' preferred subjects. Through its innovative approach, Trebble aims to enhance the podcasting experience for both creators and listeners.

The GIST

Pre Seed Round in 2018
The GIST is a media company based in Toronto, Canada, that focuses on providing sports content and community experiences specifically for women. Founded in 2017, the company aims to address the underrepresentation of women in sports discussions by curating and contextualizing sports news. The GIST offers various platforms for engagement, including e-newsletters, daily social media updates, a website, and organized viewing parties. Recognizing the importance of inclusivity in sports conversations, the company seeks to empower underserved fans and foster connections among them. Through its initiatives, The GIST strives to create a more equitable sports culture where diverse voices are heard and valued.

The Sprawl

Seed Round in 2018
The Sprawl is a digital journal focused on delivering local news and in-depth journalism that addresses the interests and concerns of city residents and municipalities. It offers a platform for unbiased and well-researched coverage across various categories, including racism, economy, elections, and sports. By prioritizing curiosity-driven reporting, The Sprawl aims to inform and engage its audience with relevant and impactful local stories.

Readefined

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

Confirm

Acquisition in 2018
Confirm Inc. specializes in mobile ID authentication, focusing on verifying government-issued identification through an efficient and secure process. The company's technology employs advanced forensics to analyze microprints and security patterns, while also scanning barcodes to extract relevant data for seamless user experience. By utilizing a RESTful API, Confirm allows businesses to integrate ID verification quickly, providing instant authentication results within seconds. The service ensures the protection of personal information by retaining zero user data, making it a reliable solution for transactions that require proof of identity. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, Confirm Inc. aims to simplify and secure the identity verification process for various applications.

tbh

Acquisition in 2017
tbh is a developer of a mobile application designed to provide anonymous feedback to friends. The company's mobile application facilitates asking or answering questions, open text fields and invite abuse when combined with anonymity, enabling users to say things without repercussions and feel better about themselves from the positive feedback on social networks.

Fayteq AG

Acquisition in 2017
Fayteq AG, based in Erfurt, Germany, specializes in developing advanced video editing software that focuses on object removal and virtual product placement. The company provides solutions that enhance post-production and live broadcasting, allowing for the seamless insertion and removal of objects within video streams. Fayteq's technology utilizes computer vision to enable video editors to track and manipulate graphical assets, facilitating digital advertisement insertion and enhancing the overall editing capabilities. In August 2017, Fayteq was acquired by Facebook, marking a significant expansion of its resources and reach within the media technology sector.

Ozlo

Acquisition in 2017
Ozlo is an integrated knowledge platform powering the intelligent future. Ozlo helps assistants and other intelligent systems understand and represent the contours of the real world. Intelligent systems powered by Ozlo are able to have more meaningful interactions with users. The foundation of our platform is a knowledge index that is the first to offer probabilistic assertions alongside accepted fact - a fundamentally better model of the world. We are a team of 30 creative technologists with world-class expertise in computational linguistics, machine learning, data science, search and relevance, and infrastructure.

Source3

Acquisition in 2017
Source3 is a pioneering platform that specializes in the end-to-end management of intellectual property related to user-generated content. It offers services such as IP recognition, licensing, and rights administration, facilitating connections between creators, marketplaces, and brands. This platform enables the monetization of user content across both physical and digital products. Source3 addresses the complexities of global licensing challenges by providing scalable, turn-key solutions that empower brands to effectively manage their intellectual property rights, measure their market presence, and take necessary actions against copyright and trademark infringements. The company's expertise extends to various digital mediums, including music, videos, and 3D printing.

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 develops an application that serves as a messenger-based online customer support platform, assisting users in sharing their feelings, organizing activities with friends, and creating events. In addition to its activity suggestion features, Xpresso facilitates group chat functionalities, making it a versatile tool for both personal and business communication.

Coutloot

Seed Round in 2016
Coutloot is a mobile-first consumer-to-consumer (C2C) social commerce platform based in India, designed to facilitate online sales for small businesses and individual sellers. The platform enables a diverse range of users, from local vendors to celebrities, to list products for sale quickly and efficiently. Sellers can connect with buyers across the country, offering trending products while maintaining quality through rigorous checks. Coutloot also incentivizes sellers with opportunities to earn weekly cash bonuses based on their sales performance. The app provides a seamless shopping experience, allowing buyers to bargain for products from the comfort of their homes, thus enhancing the accessibility of online commerce for all participants.

CrowdTangle

Acquisition in 2016
CrowdTangle is a social media tracking and discovery platform that simplifies the process of finding and monitoring content across various social networks. The company's online tools allow users to track, analyze, and report on public content, helping them understand how information spreads on social media. By providing insights into content trends, CrowdTangle enables users to stay informed about real-time developments and public discourse on these platforms.

Healofy

Grant in 2016
Healofy is an Indian parenting social network founded in 2016 by Gaurav Aggarwal and Shubham Maheshwari, headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka. The platform serves as a peer-to-peer networking space for pregnant women and new mothers, facilitating interactions on maternity and childcare topics. Healofy offers a range of features, including a live newsfeed, free chats with pediatricians and gynecologists, and Q&A boards. Additionally, it provides resources such as activities for newborns and a baby name database. By enabling access to community support, medical advice, and relevant information, Healofy empowers women to navigate their parenting journey effectively, even in situations where internet access may be limited.

CoGrammar

Grant in 2016
CoGrammar is an edtech startup focused on addressing the global technology skills gap through innovative educational solutions. The company combines human mentorship and code review with leading tech education programs, facilitating effective learning experiences. CoGrammar has developed its own coding education platform, originally branded as HyperionDev, which has successfully supported learners from over 40 countries in transitioning to rewarding careers in technology. The platform offers affordable, scalable code review services that can be integrated into learning management systems, providing timely feedback to students, developers, and hiring managers. Through these efforts, CoGrammar aims to enhance the talent pool in the tech industry and improve educational outcomes for aspiring technologists.

JobSenz

Grant in 2016
JobSenz operates an online recruitment platform designed to streamline the hiring process for employers while assisting job seekers in finding suitable positions. The platform captures every referral and share made by employees and their networks, ensuring that all contributions are tracked effectively. JobSenz offers a user-friendly interface that is mobile optimized, along with a white-labeled solution for company career sites, which helps enhance the employer's brand and culture. This approach not only increases the conversion rates for referrals and applications but also allows students and professionals to create resumes and match their skills with job opportunities in their current city, facilitating a more efficient job search process.

Tuteria

Grant in 2016
Tuteria is an e-learning platform that connects students with qualified private tutors across Nigeria. The service allows users to find instructors for a wide range of subjects, including academic disciplines, competitive exam preparations, languages, and various skills such as music, swimming, and photography. Tutors are verified for their skills and identity before being listed, ensuring a reliable learning experience. Tuteria operates in major cities like Lagos, Port Harcourt, and Abuja, offering users the convenience of booking one-on-one lessons with nearby instructors tailored to their individual learning needs.

Nascent Objects Inc

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 music video creative community based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2013. The company operates a mobile iOS application that allows users to create and share music videos seamlessly. This platform enables users to select streaming music, record their own videos, and incorporate interactive effects, thereby enhancing the creative process of music video production. Eyegroove aims to unite all elements of video creation, including music, editing, and effects, in a user-friendly environment that promotes sharing and collaboration within the music video space.

Tuteria

Grant in 2016
Tuteria is an e-learning platform that connects students with qualified private tutors across Nigeria. The service allows users to find instructors for a wide range of subjects, including academic disciplines, competitive exam preparations, languages, and various skills such as music, swimming, and photography. Tutors are verified for their skills and identity before being listed, ensuring a reliable learning experience. Tuteria operates in major cities like Lagos, Port Harcourt, and Abuja, offering users the convenience of booking one-on-one lessons with nearby instructors tailored to their individual learning needs.
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