Crisp, Inc. is a technology company established in 2018 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, that specializes in demand forecasting software tailored for the food industry. The company offers a data platform that connects consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands with real-time point-of-sale and inventory data from over 40 retailers and distributors. By leveraging advanced analytics and business intelligence tools, Crisp provides actionable insights through interactive dashboards, enabling nearly 6,000 CPGs to optimize sales and supply chain operations. The platform's primary aim is to enhance efficiency within the food supply chain, helping retailers and suppliers manage inventory effectively while reducing waste.
Metropolis
Debt Financing in 2023
Metropolis is an artificial intelligence and computer vision start-up founded in 2017 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The company focuses on modernizing parking solutions and enhancing the future of mobility. Its platform utilizes advanced computer vision technology to create a modern mobility commerce infrastructure that improves revenue generation and lowers operating expenses for real estate partners. By optimizing net operating income, Metropolis enables asset owners to access contemporary parking amenities and a variety of multi-modal mobility options, positioning itself as a key player in the evolving landscape of urban transportation and parking management.
Metropolis
Series C in 2023
Metropolis is an artificial intelligence and computer vision start-up founded in 2017 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The company focuses on modernizing parking solutions and enhancing the future of mobility. Its platform utilizes advanced computer vision technology to create a modern mobility commerce infrastructure that improves revenue generation and lowers operating expenses for real estate partners. By optimizing net operating income, Metropolis enables asset owners to access contemporary parking amenities and a variety of multi-modal mobility options, positioning itself as a key player in the evolving landscape of urban transportation and parking management.
Red Pine Exploration
Post in 2023
Red Pine Exploration Inc. is a Canadian mining company focused on the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral properties primarily in Ontario. The company is engaged in the search for gold, copper, zinc, lead, silver, and nickel deposits. Its flagship project, the Wawa Gold Project, spans approximately 5,582 hectares and includes both patented and unpatented mining claims located near the Town of Wawa in northern Ontario. The project has historical significance, with former mines that collectively produced around 120,000 ounces of gold. Founded in 1936 and headquartered in Toronto, Red Pine Exploration aims to enhance shareholder value by advancing its projects through detailed data analysis and strategic property development.
Vivrelle is a membership-based platform that offers access to a curated collection of designer handbags, fine jewelry, and luxury accessories for a monthly fee. Founded in 2018 by Blake Cohen Geffen and Wayne Geffen in New York, the company allows customers to either purchase or rent items from its extensive inventory, which includes exclusive pieces from influencers. By focusing on a subscription model, Vivrelle enables users to enjoy a rotating selection of high-end accessories without the commitment of ownership, catering to those who seek luxury and variety in their fashion choices.
Planck
Venture Round in 2022
Planck is a commercial insurance data platform that enhances the underwriting process for insurers through advanced technology and artificial intelligence. The platform aggregates extensive datasets to provide real-time analytics and insights, streamlining the assessment of risks associated with businesses. By automating the completion of ACORD forms and leveraging publicly available data, image processing, and company reports, Planck facilitates accurate and efficient underwriting. This approach minimizes the potential for fraud and errors, ultimately helping insurance providers to develop tailored policies and reduce loss ratios. Through its innovative solutions, Planck aims to transform the way insurance companies evaluate and underwrite risks in the commercial sector.
Hone
Venture Round in 2022
Hone Group Inc., established in 2018, is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in live online leadership and management training. It offers a development platform that empowers organizations to enhance their employees' soft skills, including communication, team building, and conflict management. Hone's platform facilitates expert-led small group training, peer learning, and continuous reinforcement, while also providing data-driven insights to measure and improve training impact.
Dunzo
Venture Round in 2022
Dunzo is a hyper-local delivery app based in Bengaluru, India, that connects users with the nearest delivery partners to facilitate the delivery of various items, including groceries, food, medicines, and pet supplies. Established in 2015, Dunzo aims to enhance the retail landscape by providing micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises with digital tools to streamline eCommerce sales. The platform also offers a concierge service that helps users manage their everyday tasks by connecting them with merchants and contractors for services such as shipping, repairs, and home assistance. Through its comprehensive approach, Dunzo aims to simplify the lives of consumers while supporting local businesses.
Incode Technologies Inc. is a digital identity company based in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Europe and Latin America. Founded in 2015, Incode specializes in developing biometric identity solutions that enhance customer experiences across various industries, including banking, payment, hospitality, and retail. The company's flagship product, Incode Omni, is an omnichannel platform that utilizes artificial intelligence to provide secure and efficient identity verification services. Key offerings include Incode Hello, a chat and video conferencing tool; Incode Welcome, which facilitates account or credit card applications; Incode Facepay, a transaction verification system utilizing facial recognition; and Incode Talk, which provides face authentication for applications. Recognized as a leader in enterprise-grade facial recognition, Incode's products are trusted by major banks, financial institutions, governments, and retailers to deliver both convenience and security to end-users.
Peek Travel, Inc. is a travel activities marketplace based in San Francisco, California, specializing in tour operator software that facilitates the discovery and booking of tours and activities across the United States. Founded in 2011, Peek offers a platform that connects customers with a curated selection of experiences, allowing users to easily book activities online. The company empowers operators by providing them with tools to manage and grow their businesses effectively. Peek's website and mobile app serve as marketing channels, generating new customer interest by making thousands of activities accessible and bookable anytime, anywhere. Through its technology, Peek aims to create lasting memories for travelers by connecting them with everyday adventures.
PLACE is a real estate platform that provides technology and services specifically designed for top-tier real estate agents, teams, and brokerages. The company offers a comprehensive suite of software and business services, including administrative support, marketing, lead generation, accounting, legal assistance, human resources, back-office infrastructure, and training. By streamlining operations, PLACE enables real estate professionals and their staff to significantly reduce their daily tasks, allowing them to focus more on client interactions and building lasting relationships with consumers throughout their real estate journeys. The platform aims to enhance overall consumer experiences by supporting agents in facilitating buyers and sellers effectively.
Workit Health
Series C in 2021
Workit Health, Inc. is a provider of online therapeutic content and counseling services focused on substance use recovery. Founded in 2014 and based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the company operates an online platform that offers interactive resources, medication-assisted treatment, and psychiatric support through its mobile app. Workit Health delivers harm reduction-based opioid addiction treatment and facilitates access to both virtual and in-person medical and psychosocial support. Serving a diverse clientele that includes employers, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and recovery communities, Workit Health aims to provide clinically proven telemedicine services that enable individuals to seek help for substance use disorders in a private, flexible manner, ensuring minimal disruption to their daily lives. The company has locations in multiple states, including California, New Jersey, Alaska, and Washington.
Polly is a licensed car insurance dealer. Buyers who shop with Polly at the company's dealership can use their savings to get a better car package or lower their overall monthly payments.
PartnerStack
Series B in 2021
PartnerStack is a company focused on transforming the way businesses engage with customers through channel sales. By providing an affiliate-based marketing and channel management platform, PartnerStack enables organizations to build, manage, and scale their partner programs effectively. The platform serves notable brands, offering tools that facilitate the management of partnerships and the integration of various marketing channels. Clients can utilize features such as promotions and campaign management, along with analytics capabilities, to enhance their marketing efforts and drive growth through collaborations with partners and resellers. PartnerStack's mission is to create a network that connects companies with channel partners, fostering a supportive and innovative environment that prioritizes learning and adaptability.
Planck
Venture Round in 2021
Planck is a commercial insurance data platform that enhances the underwriting process for insurers through advanced technology and artificial intelligence. The platform aggregates extensive datasets to provide real-time analytics and insights, streamlining the assessment of risks associated with businesses. By automating the completion of ACORD forms and leveraging publicly available data, image processing, and company reports, Planck facilitates accurate and efficient underwriting. This approach minimizes the potential for fraud and errors, ultimately helping insurance providers to develop tailored policies and reduce loss ratios. Through its innovative solutions, Planck aims to transform the way insurance companies evaluate and underwrite risks in the commercial sector.
TerraTrue
Series A in 2021
TerraTrue Inc., established in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in a privacy platform designed to integrate seamlessly with software development lifecycle processes. The company offers TerraTrue, a tool that enables comprehensive privacy reviews, creates real-time maps of data collection, use, and sharing, and automates privacy workflows. Founded by former Snap executives who built Snap's privacy programs, TerraTrue aims to streamline privacy-by-design integration into product development, helping businesses maintain compliance with regulations such as GDPR and CCPA while enhancing overall software execution efficiency.
Incode Technologies Inc. is a digital identity company based in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Europe and Latin America. Founded in 2015, Incode specializes in developing biometric identity solutions that enhance customer experiences across various industries, including banking, payment, hospitality, and retail. The company's flagship product, Incode Omni, is an omnichannel platform that utilizes artificial intelligence to provide secure and efficient identity verification services. Key offerings include Incode Hello, a chat and video conferencing tool; Incode Welcome, which facilitates account or credit card applications; Incode Facepay, a transaction verification system utilizing facial recognition; and Incode Talk, which provides face authentication for applications. Recognized as a leader in enterprise-grade facial recognition, Incode's products are trusted by major banks, financial institutions, governments, and retailers to deliver both convenience and security to end-users.
Polly is a licensed car insurance dealer. Buyers who shop with Polly at the company's dealership can use their savings to get a better car package or lower their overall monthly payments.
Metropolis
Series A in 2021
Metropolis is an artificial intelligence and computer vision start-up founded in 2017 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The company focuses on modernizing parking solutions and enhancing the future of mobility. Its platform utilizes advanced computer vision technology to create a modern mobility commerce infrastructure that improves revenue generation and lowers operating expenses for real estate partners. By optimizing net operating income, Metropolis enables asset owners to access contemporary parking amenities and a variety of multi-modal mobility options, positioning itself as a key player in the evolving landscape of urban transportation and parking management.
Getta is a company focused on transforming the car buying experience by acquiring and digitally modernizing high-quality car dealerships. Recognizing that a significant portion of consumers find the traditional car buying process unenjoyable, Getta aims to revolutionize automotive retail through its innovative omni-channel platform. This platform provides customers with the flexibility to purchase a vehicle online, with delivery options, or to shop in-store with the opportunity for in-person pick-up. As a venture capital-backed, mission-driven organization, Getta is dedicated to enhancing consumer satisfaction and control in the car buying process.
Dunzo is a hyper-local delivery app based in Bengaluru, India, that connects users with the nearest delivery partners to facilitate the delivery of various items, including groceries, food, medicines, and pet supplies. Established in 2015, Dunzo aims to enhance the retail landscape by providing micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises with digital tools to streamline eCommerce sales. The platform also offers a concierge service that helps users manage their everyday tasks by connecting them with merchants and contractors for services such as shipping, repairs, and home assistance. Through its comprehensive approach, Dunzo aims to simplify the lives of consumers while supporting local businesses.
Ro is a telehealth company established in New York City in 2017, specializing in digital health clinics that cater to both men's and women's health, as well as smoking cessation. It offers a patient-centric healthcare system that integrates primary care services, diagnostics, and pharmacy solutions. The platform facilitates direct communication between patients and physicians, providing an end-to-end healthcare experience that encompasses diagnosis, medication delivery, and ongoing care management. Ro's services include personalized treatment options for issues such as erectile dysfunction and smoking cessation, all designed to enhance accessibility and affordability without relying on insurance. The company operates a nationwide provider network, incorporates an in-home care API, and utilizes proprietary pharmacy distribution centers to streamline healthcare services for its users.
Wheels is a company that operates a shared electric mobility platform aimed at transforming dockless transportation. The platform features hybrid electric vehicles known for their sleek design and functionality, including swappable parts and batteries. It also incorporates real-time dynamic maintenance capabilities, enhancing the user experience. Each vehicle is equipped with built-in Bluetooth speakers and a charging point for smartphones, making it convenient for users to navigate urban environments. By providing low-cost, enjoyable, and comfortable e-bikes, Wheels connects users to a more efficient mode of transportation within cities.
Daily Harvest
Series C in 2019
Daily Harvest, Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in subscription-based food delivery services focused on healthy frozen foods. The company offers a diverse range of products, including smoothies, harvest bowls, flatbreads, soups, bites, oat bowls, chia bowls, and lattes. Designed with input from nutritionists, Daily Harvest's offerings cater to health-conscious consumers seeking convenient, pre-portioned meals that require no cooking. By leveraging a combination of data science and a technology-driven supply chain, the company collaborates with customers to create personalized food experiences. Daily Harvest emphasizes direct relationships with farmers to ensure quality ingredients and rapid delivery of its products.
Domio is a provider of apartment-hotel rental services that aims to enhance the group travel experience by connecting people through travel. The company offers a range of upscale accommodations, including furnished hotels and apartments in locations such as New Orleans, Nashville, and San Diego. Guests at Domio properties can expect stylish and comfortable living spaces, complete with amenities such as gyms and pools. Additionally, the company provides round-the-clock concierge services to ensure a seamless stay. By focusing on technology, data, and personal connections, Domio strives to create delightful and memorable experiences for travelers, allowing them to feel at home regardless of their destination.
GOJA
Funding Round in 2019
GOJA, LLC is a multifaceted company based in Miami, Florida, established in 2009. It operates as a software developer, consumer packaged goods (CPG) provider, omni-channel retailer, and brand accelerator. The company specializes in e-commerce, managing all aspects of online selling, from content creation and advertising to order fulfillment and shipping, both domestically and internationally. GOJA offers a comprehensive e-commerce solution that includes advanced artificial intelligence and design concepts to enhance performance on platforms like Amazon. Its services encompass content creation, listing optimization, performance marketing, and integrated financial solutions, aimed at maximizing profit margins and improving product development through valuable customer data and feedback. Additionally, GOJA maintains an in-house customer service department that provides support in multiple languages, ensuring effective communication with clients every day of the week.
Dunzo is a hyper-local delivery app based in Bengaluru, India, that connects users with the nearest delivery partners to facilitate the delivery of various items, including groceries, food, medicines, and pet supplies. Established in 2015, Dunzo aims to enhance the retail landscape by providing micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises with digital tools to streamline eCommerce sales. The platform also offers a concierge service that helps users manage their everyday tasks by connecting them with merchants and contractors for services such as shipping, repairs, and home assistance. Through its comprehensive approach, Dunzo aims to simplify the lives of consumers while supporting local businesses.
Getta is a company focused on transforming the car buying experience by acquiring and digitally modernizing high-quality car dealerships. Recognizing that a significant portion of consumers find the traditional car buying process unenjoyable, Getta aims to revolutionize automotive retail through its innovative omni-channel platform. This platform provides customers with the flexibility to purchase a vehicle online, with delivery options, or to shop in-store with the opportunity for in-person pick-up. As a venture capital-backed, mission-driven organization, Getta is dedicated to enhancing consumer satisfaction and control in the car buying process.
AvantStay
Series A in 2019
AvantStay, Inc. is a hospitality company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California. It specializes in providing rental homes for vacations, offering a curated experience tailored to guests' preferences. The company operates over 450 premier properties across more than 60 cities, focusing on a drive-to market approach. AvantStay utilizes a proprietary technology platform to enhance the booking process and streamline both in-field and remote management. This innovative approach allows guests to browse and book short-term rentals conveniently and affordably. In 2019, AvantStay became one of the initial partners of Homes & Villas by Marriott International, further expanding its reach and service offerings.
ChowNow, Inc. is an online ordering platform that supports local restaurants by providing them with tools to enhance customer engagement and streamline operations. Founded in 2010 and based in Playa Vista, California, ChowNow enables independent restaurants to manage online orders through their own websites, as well as on platforms like Facebook and Google. The service includes marketing support, customer insights, and menu customization, all aimed at helping restaurants grow sustainably without incurring the high commissions typical of third-party delivery services. By facilitating direct connections between diners and local eateries, ChowNow fosters brand loyalty and helps restaurants thrive in their communities.
Ro is a telehealth company established in New York City in 2017, specializing in digital health clinics that cater to both men's and women's health, as well as smoking cessation. It offers a patient-centric healthcare system that integrates primary care services, diagnostics, and pharmacy solutions. The platform facilitates direct communication between patients and physicians, providing an end-to-end healthcare experience that encompasses diagnosis, medication delivery, and ongoing care management. Ro's services include personalized treatment options for issues such as erectile dysfunction and smoking cessation, all designed to enhance accessibility and affordability without relying on insurance. The company operates a nationwide provider network, incorporates an in-home care API, and utilizes proprietary pharmacy distribution centers to streamline healthcare services for its users.
Flaschenpost
Series C in 2019
Flaschenpost GmbH is a German company specializing in on-demand beverage delivery through its online store and mobile app. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Münster, Flaschenpost has rapidly expanded its operations, currently running 21 hubs that serve over 130 cities across Germany. The company delivers a wide range of beverages, including water, beer, lemonade, spritzer, juice, wine, coffee, and soft drinks, with an impressive capacity of more than 60,000 crates daily. Utilizing an efficient routing algorithm and optimized logistics, Flaschenpost ensures that customers receive their orders within 120 minutes, providing a convenient and cost-effective alternative to local retailers.
The RealReal
Series H in 2019
The RealReal operates an online marketplace for authenticated luxury resale, offering fashion for women, men and kids, as well as jewelry, watches, art and home items. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, it functions as a full-service consignment platform that authenticates every item through in-house experts and uses technology to determine pricing, while managing photography, listings, payments and shipping. It is the largest pure-play luxury resale platform in the United States and supports a sustainable circular economy by facilitating resale across multiple categories. The company generates revenue primarily from consignments and first-party sales on its marketplace, with additional direct sales, and provides services such as virtual appointments, in-home pickup and direct shipping to buyers.
Wheels is a company that operates a shared electric mobility platform aimed at transforming dockless transportation. The platform features hybrid electric vehicles known for their sleek design and functionality, including swappable parts and batteries. It also incorporates real-time dynamic maintenance capabilities, enhancing the user experience. Each vehicle is equipped with built-in Bluetooth speakers and a charging point for smartphones, making it convenient for users to navigate urban environments. By providing low-cost, enjoyable, and comfortable e-bikes, Wheels connects users to a more efficient mode of transportation within cities.
Omio is a travel platform founded in 2012 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany. It enables users to compare, plan, and book various modes of transportation, including trains, buses, and flights. The platform features a multi-mode search tool that pulls data from diverse sources to suggest optimal travel routes and nearby airports, allowing users to visualize and compare options based on cost and travel time. Omio focuses on long-distance travel planning, providing real-time price comparisons and booking capabilities tailored to individual preferences for dates and locations. The service caters to travel enthusiasts seeking a simple, flexible, and personalized way to organize their journeys.
SmileDirectClub
Private Equity Round in 2018
SmileDirectClub, Inc. is a teledentistry platform that specializes in providing customized clear aligner therapy. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, the company manages the entire treatment process, which includes marketing, manufacturing aligners, fulfillment, and remote monitoring of patients. Through its proprietary platform, SmileCheck, SmileDirectClub connects customers with a network of 250 state-licensed orthodontists and general dentists for virtual consultations and ongoing treatment oversight. This innovative approach allows SmileDirectClub to offer aligners, impression kits, whitening gels, and retainers at a lower cost compared to traditional methods, while ensuring adherence to standard care practices. By leveraging advanced technology, the company has streamlined the orthodontic treatment process, significantly reducing the need for frequent in-office visits.
Lesara is a global e-commerce company, founded in 2013, that specializes in offering a wide range of fashion merchandise and consumer goods at competitive prices. Headquartered in Germany with operations in China, Lesara has expanded into 24 markets across Europe, providing products in 7 languages. The company's vertically integrated supply chain allows it to swiftly move from product idea to launch in just 2 weeks, offering over 100,000 SKUs. Lesara's platform provides customers with a secure and convenient online shopping experience, featuring a diverse selection of clothing, jewelry, electronics, home goods, and other consumer items at discounted prices. With a team of over 300 employees, Lesara was recognized as the fastest-growing tech company in Europe in 2016.
101 Commerce
Series A in 2018
101 Commerce, Inc. is an e-commerce platform based in Austin, Texas, established in 2018. The company specializes in acquiring, launching, and growing micro-brands across various product categories. By leveraging Amazon's Fulfilled by Amazon (FBA) platform, 101 Commerce enables private label brands to concentrate on product design, brand development, and customer service. The firm enhances the operational efficiency of these businesses through the integration of technology, supply-chain economies of scale, and data-driven marketing strategies. By addressing the common challenges faced by niche e-commerce brands, 101 Commerce aims to facilitate their growth and expansion on a global scale.
SnackNation
Series B in 2018
SnackNation is a healthy snack delivery service for offices that makes healthy snacking fun, life more productive, and workplaces awesome... and now, your home! SnackNation provides a monthly curated selection of healthy snacks from the hottest and most innovative natural CPG brands in the industry, taking the hassle and legwork out of the equation and delivering joy to your office. For every box shipped, SnackNation donates 10 meals to a family in need through our partnership with Feeding America. We donated over one million meals in 2016, and are on pace to donate over two million meals in 2017. For information about career opportunities and to view our culture video visit www.snacknation.com/careers
Gopuff
Funding Round in 2017
Gopuff is an instant commerce platform that specializes in delivering a wide range of everyday products, including over-the-counter medicine, baby food, cleaning supplies, and alcohol. Founded in 2013 by Yakir Gola and Rafael Ilishayev, Gopuff aims to simplify the shopping experience by allowing users to browse and order items through a mobile app, eliminating the need to visit physical stores. The company is particularly popular for satisfying late-night cravings with snacks like Ben and Jerry's ice cream and Doritos, as well as essential items such as diapers and personal care products. Gopuff's network of Driver-Partners ensures that deliveries are made quickly, often within minutes, making it a convenient option for consumers seeking reliable and affordable delivery services across the United States.
The Young Turks
Venture Round in 2017
The Young Turks LLC is a digital media company based in Los Angeles, California, that operates a network of online video talk shows. Founded in 2002, the organization focuses on delivering a diverse range of content, including news on politics, economics, pop culture, social trends, and lifestyle. The Young Turks is recognized for its candid approach to news, fostering real conversations without patronizing its audience. The company gained prominence as the first original talk show on Sirius satellite radio and the first live daily webcast on the internet. By providing a platform that combines various topics of interest, The Young Turks aims to empower its viewers and keep them informed about significant developments worldwide.