Fresh VC

Fresh is a venture capital firm focused on investing in early stage software and consumer internet companies. We want to work with the freshest new startups changing consumers' behaviors. We are open to investments in all sectors but some areas we are excited about include mobile-focused disruption, developer platforms, on-demand marketplaces, consumerization of SaaS, and connected home. The team is based in N.Y and S.F but we are geographically agnostic.

Brian Sheng

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

16 past transactions

Eaze

Series B in 2016
Eaze is an online marketplace and technology platform that facilitates legal access to cannabis through safe and convenient delivery services. The platform specializes in on-demand medical marijuana delivery, verifying patients' eligibility and connecting them with licensed dispensaries and a variety of cannabis products. By focusing on responsible and sustainable practices, Eaze supports local cannabis entrepreneurs in growing their businesses. Users can access legal cannabis via their mobile devices, ensuring a streamlined and secure experience in obtaining medical marijuana.

Akido Labs

Seed Round in 2015
Akido Labs, Inc. is a technology company based in Los Angeles, California, that specializes in developing a data management and care delivery platform tailored for healthcare organizations. Founded in 2014, the company integrates its solutions with hospital health record systems, facilitating HL7 integration, ETL processes, and connections to lab systems and other health data sources. Akido's platform utilizes advanced security measures to safeguard sensitive information while enabling health institutions to harness their data effectively. The company focuses on addressing the complex needs of vulnerable populations, leveraging modern technology and proprietary datasets to enhance the quality of life and affordability of care for underserved individuals. Akido's solutions are employed nationwide, helping health systems and government service providers to implement technology-driven public health initiatives aimed at improving community health outcomes, especially during crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

Eaze

Series A in 2015
Eaze is an online marketplace and technology platform that facilitates legal access to cannabis through safe and convenient delivery services. The platform specializes in on-demand medical marijuana delivery, verifying patients' eligibility and connecting them with licensed dispensaries and a variety of cannabis products. By focusing on responsible and sustainable practices, Eaze supports local cannabis entrepreneurs in growing their businesses. Users can access legal cannabis via their mobile devices, ensuring a streamlined and secure experience in obtaining medical marijuana.

Gyroscope Innovations

Angel Round in 2015
Gyroscope Innovations is a new OS for the human body. It was started by Anand Sharma in 2014 as a personal project called April Zero.

Gyroscope Innovations

Venture Round in 2015
Gyroscope Innovations is a new OS for the human body. It was started by Anand Sharma in 2014 as a personal project called April Zero.

FiscalNote

Series A in 2014
FiscalNote is a provider of global policy and market intelligence solutions, utilizing artificial intelligence and big data to offer predictive analytics on governmental actions. Its flagship platform enables real-time legislative predictions and includes tools for enterprise collaboration, data visualization, and insights into campaign finance and demographics. The company's product suite, which includes FiscalNote Core, CQ Federal, and EU Issue Tracker, supports businesses, government institutions, and nonprofits in effective policy management and risk mitigation. Additionally, with contributions from expert analysis firms, FiscalNote delivers comprehensive geopolitical and market intelligence services. By integrating policy intelligence into daily operations, FiscalNote empowers its clients to make informed decisions efficiently.

Eaze

Seed Round in 2014
Eaze is an online marketplace and technology platform that facilitates legal access to cannabis through safe and convenient delivery services. The platform specializes in on-demand medical marijuana delivery, verifying patients' eligibility and connecting them with licensed dispensaries and a variety of cannabis products. By focusing on responsible and sustainable practices, Eaze supports local cannabis entrepreneurs in growing their businesses. Users can access legal cannabis via their mobile devices, ensuring a streamlined and secure experience in obtaining medical marijuana.

Pijon

Seed Round in 2014
Pijon is a NYC-based technology company that creates experiences which keep loved ones better connected, and the company began carrying out this mission by re-imagining care packages. Pijon has 10,250+ members that they've sold over 27,000 PijonBoxes to. PijonBoxes are reaching college students across 1,400+ campuses in every single state. On the backend, Pijon provides brands with the preeminent marketing platform that gets them direct access to 18-23 year old who are just now developing affinity with brands.

Eight Sleep

Convertible Note in 2014
Eight Sleep, Inc. is a sleep technology company based in New York, founded in 2014. It specializes in the manufacturing and sale of smart mattresses that feature advanced temperature control, allowing users to cool or heat each side of the bed according to their preferences. The products are designed to enhance comfort and support optimal rest, health, and daily functioning by tracking heart rate and other health metrics. In addition to smart mattresses, Eight Sleep offers a range of accessories, including sleep trackers, pillows, organic sheets, foundations, waterproof protectors, blue wave glasses, and gravity blankets. The company primarily sells its products online and is recognized for its innovation in the sleep industry, having been named one of the Most Innovative Companies in Consumer Electronics by Fast Company in 2018.

Aptible

Seed Round in 2014
Aptible Inc. is a security management platform based in San Francisco, California, that focuses on automating HIPAA compliance for web and mobile developers, particularly in the digital health sector. Founded in 2013, the company provides Aptible Enclave, a Docker-based solution for secure deployment within private AWS environments, and Aptible Gridiron, which offers a security management framework for cloud-based software engineering teams. The platform is designed as a service for startups and scaling companies, simplifying the complexities of provisioning, managing, and scaling infrastructure. By integrating essential features such as security, compliance inheritance, and reliability from the outset, Aptible allows developers to concentrate on product development without the burden of underlying infrastructure challenges.

Unwind Me

Seed Round in 2014
Unwind Me is a website that provides massaging and wellness services. It enables users to book and receive massaging services based on their preference and accessible location. It also enables users to book a massage service and deliver it as a gift to a friend. Unwind Me was founded in 2013, based in San Francisco, California.

Vessel

Seed Round in 2014
Mobile app publishers spend a tremendous amount of effort driving downloads, but root cause analysis regarding user engagement and retention is often muddled. To solve this challenge, Vessel has created an advanced and powerful WYSIWIG platform that empowers product managers/marketers to rapidly build and launch experiments (no coding required) in their native mobile apps in real-time, WITHOUT waiting for app store updates. With Vessel, marketers can deliver targeted and personalized content to specific segments of their audience, instantly. Their platform provides detailed analytics on engagement, retention funnel outcomes, and more, allowing product managers/marketers to quantify results and make informed decisions before deploying a single line of code. Vessel supports all native platforms (iOS, Android & Windows) as well as cross-platforms like PhoneGap, Appcelerator.

Bannerman

Seed Round in 2014
Everyone deserves to feel safe. Bannerman Security has redefined the world of private security by offering the easiest way for residential, office, retail and other facilities managers to obtain and manage highly-qualified security professionals with recurring and trusted security coverage. As a physical security pioneer, Bannerman has created the world's first ever security marketplace. At Bannerman, we connect our clients with top security professionals, screening every applicant to ensure that each guard in the Bannerman marketplace has the necessary requirements, certifications, and experience. We do this to ensure our clients receive unparalleled security, safety, and quality throughout their Bannerman experience.

tidy

Seed Round in 2014
Finding someone to clean your home is a hassle. At Tidy we know what you're looking for: trust, high-quality, flexibility and an affordable price. With Tidy you can book the perfect home cleaner within 60 seconds. No contracts, or other unnecessary hassles. Just pick a date and time that fits your schedule and pay securely online with your credit card. It's literally that easy. Founded in April 2013, Tidy is on a mission to make a sparkling clean home a reality for everyone. For additional information on Tidy, please visit www.hitidy.com

Vessel

Seed Round in 2014
Mobile app publishers spend a tremendous amount of effort driving downloads, but root cause analysis regarding user engagement and retention is often muddled. To solve this challenge, Vessel has created an advanced and powerful WYSIWIG platform that empowers product managers/marketers to rapidly build and launch experiments (no coding required) in their native mobile apps in real-time, WITHOUT waiting for app store updates. With Vessel, marketers can deliver targeted and personalized content to specific segments of their audience, instantly. Their platform provides detailed analytics on engagement, retention funnel outcomes, and more, allowing product managers/marketers to quantify results and make informed decisions before deploying a single line of code. Vessel supports all native platforms (iOS, Android & Windows) as well as cross-platforms like PhoneGap, Appcelerator.
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