New Coast Ventures

New Coast Ventures is a Chicago-based firm established in 2014 that specializes in web and mobile development, providing tailored solutions for both Fortune 500 companies and startups. The firm acts as a strategic partner for larger organizations, facilitating innovation as an entrepreneur-in-residence, while also supporting smaller companies by integrating into their teams. New Coast Ventures focuses on building products, launching new businesses, and offering design and consulting services in mobile and responsive web development. In addition to its development efforts, the firm invests in early-stage companies, particularly in the consumer internet, enterprise software, marketplaces, and mobile commerce sectors.

Jeffrey Sternberg

Partner and Chief Revenue Officer

22 past transactions

Truss

Series A in 2019
Truss Holdings, Inc. operates an online marketplace that simplifies the leasing process for small and medium-sized businesses seeking office, co-working, industrial, and retail spaces. Founded in 2016 and based in Deerfield, Illinois, its platform employs machine learning to match businesses with suitable properties, allowing users to virtually tour listings, compare prices, and manage lease documents seamlessly. The company offers dedicated brokers to support clients throughout the process, ensuring a smooth experience. Truss is noted for its commitment to price transparency, enabling business owners to compare costs of traditional office and co-working spaces effectively. Through its technology-driven approach, Truss provides a cost-effective solution for businesses looking to find the right space quickly and confidently.

Hunt Club

Venture Round in 2018
Founded in 2014, Hunt Club operates an online platform that connects professionals with open positions at partner companies. It leverages technology and relationships to source, qualify, and hire talent, providing access to a network of over 5 million candidates referred by subject matter experts.

Truss

Series A in 2017
Truss Holdings, Inc. operates an online marketplace that simplifies the leasing process for small and medium-sized businesses seeking office, co-working, industrial, and retail spaces. Founded in 2016 and based in Deerfield, Illinois, its platform employs machine learning to match businesses with suitable properties, allowing users to virtually tour listings, compare prices, and manage lease documents seamlessly. The company offers dedicated brokers to support clients throughout the process, ensuring a smooth experience. Truss is noted for its commitment to price transparency, enabling business owners to compare costs of traditional office and co-working spaces effectively. Through its technology-driven approach, Truss provides a cost-effective solution for businesses looking to find the right space quickly and confidently.

Specless

Seed Round in 2017
Specless, LLC is a Chicago-based company that operates an online platform designed to enhance digital advertising. The platform empowers designers, agencies, media companies, and clients to create responsive ads that adapt to various devices and contexts. By utilizing a proprietary API and creative toolkit, Specless separates the functional specifications of ads from their creative content, enabling publishers to innovate and offer distinct ad formats. This approach allows advertisers to scale complex campaigns effectively across diverse media and platforms without the need to produce multiple versions of the same message. Through its services, Specless aims to provide a more valuable and efficient advertising experience.

Everything But The House

Series C in 2016
Everything But The House is an online marketplace that connects buyers with unique items from estate sales and consignors. It offers a curated selection of antiques, art, jewelry, furniture, cars, collectibles, and more, with professional photography and detailed descriptions to ensure authenticity. Founded in 2007 by Jacquie and Brian, the platform has grown to sell over 30,000 items each month, providing a transparent and seamless experience for families and individuals looking to sell their collections.

Cribspot

Seed Round in 2016
Cribspot operates an online platform facilitating off-campus housing solutions for college students in Ann Arbor, Columbus, and East Lansing areas. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, the company connects students with apartment rentals via virtual tours and floorplans. Additionally, Cribspot offers comprehensive property management services for owners, including marketing, online leasing and payment processing, tenant screening, maintenance, accounting, and turnover services. The platform is accessible via a mobile application for iOS and Android devices.

Truss

Seed Round in 2016
Truss Holdings, Inc. operates an online marketplace that simplifies the leasing process for small and medium-sized businesses seeking office, co-working, industrial, and retail spaces. Founded in 2016 and based in Deerfield, Illinois, its platform employs machine learning to match businesses with suitable properties, allowing users to virtually tour listings, compare prices, and manage lease documents seamlessly. The company offers dedicated brokers to support clients throughout the process, ensuring a smooth experience. Truss is noted for its commitment to price transparency, enabling business owners to compare costs of traditional office and co-working spaces effectively. Through its technology-driven approach, Truss provides a cost-effective solution for businesses looking to find the right space quickly and confidently.

RecommendMe

Seed Round in 2016
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Sentic Technologies

Seed Round in 2015
Sentic Technologies, established in 2012 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, specializes in data-driven marketing solutions. The company develops AI and machine learning-powered software that interprets real-time social signals and external data to optimize online advertising campaigns, enhance customer satisfaction, and improve sales revenue. Their key products include Sentic Optimized AdWords, Sentic Crowd Search, and Sentic Predict Prevent, which help businesses make data-driven decisions and prevent unwanted events.

Rithmio

Seed Round in 2015
Rithmio, Inc. is a company specializing in gesture recognition technology, offering a software platform that enables product teams to develop accurate and personalized gesture-based applications. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Rithmio's platform integrates with motion-sensing devices, including wearables, smartphones, and connected sports equipment, to learn, track, and analyze user movements in real time. Its flagship product, Constellation, supports the creation of next-generation wearables and connected clothing, facilitating partnerships with leading semiconductor companies and consumer electronics manufacturers. These collaborations allow Rithmio's technology to be embedded at the System on Chip or reference design level, enhancing the functionality of various devices in the market.

Binti

Seed Round in 2015
Binti operates a digital platform that streamlines child welfare processes. It serves over 30% of children in US child welfare through its tools used by 300+ agencies across 33 states. The platform covers end-to-end services, including foster parent recruitment, family reunification support, and adoption paperwork assistance. Binti's AI-driven system enhances efficiency, reducing approval times by up to 16% and saving social worker time by 20-40%. Incorporated in 2013, it is headquartered in Oakland, California.

Classkick

Seed Round in 2015
Classkick is an online educational platform that enhances the learning experience by facilitating real-time interaction between students and teachers. The platform allows educators to create assignments that incorporate various multimedia formats, including video, audio, and text, all on a single page. Through Classkick, teachers can monitor individual student progress and provide personalized feedback instantly, fostering a supportive learning environment. Students can also engage with their peers by giving and receiving feedback privately, which promotes collaboration and understanding. By focusing on immediate and personalized assistance, Classkick aims to improve student learning outcomes and empower teachers in their instructional efforts.

Wiser Solutions

Seed Round in 2015
Wiser Solutions is a leading provider of actionable data aimed at enhancing decision-making for brands and retailers. The company specializes in collecting and analyzing both online and in-store data with notable speed and precision. Its platform integrates insights from the retail sector with advanced workflow software, creating a comprehensive solution that serves various retail needs, including those of restaurants. By combining data science with human validation, Wiser offers a centralized approach to retail data analysis, enabling businesses to drive revenue, reduce costs, and improve marketing efficiency.

Strap

Seed Round in 2014
Strap is a technology company that develops a software and analytics platform aimed at leveraging mobile health data to enhance marketing and engagement strategies. The platform enables users to analyze and segment data collected from smartphones, wearables, and health applications, allowing for more personalized consumer experiences. By focusing on actionable human data, Strap seeks to improve the effectiveness of marketing initiatives and foster deeper engagement with consumers, driven by the belief that a personalized approach leads to better outcomes in the consumer journey.

Contactually

Seed Round in 2014
Contactually, Inc. is a Washington, D.C.-based company that specializes in web-based customer relationship management (CRM) software and contract management solutions. Founded in 2011, Contactually offers a platform that aggregates contact information and enhances it with data from email service providers, social media, and mobile devices. The platform is designed to improve relationship management by allowing users to synchronize communication histories, organize and prioritize contacts, and automate processes such as email templates and workflows. It employs artificial intelligence to help users engage with their contacts more effectively, particularly in industries like real estate, finance, consulting, and education. Contactually's tools enable clients to monitor team performance and streamline communication, ultimately enhancing client relationships and operational efficiency. The company became a subsidiary of Urban Compass, Inc. in February 2019.

Hunt Club

Seed Round in 2014
Founded in 2014, Hunt Club operates an online platform that connects professionals with open positions at partner companies. It leverages technology and relationships to source, qualify, and hire talent, providing access to a network of over 5 million candidates referred by subject matter experts.

Hipcamp

Seed Round in 2014
Founded in 2013, Hipcamp is a platform that connects users with private land owners for camping and outdoor recreation. It offers a marketplace where people can discover, book, and list campsites on both private and public lands, creating new revenue streams for landowners while promoting conservation efforts.

Fabio Viviani Wines

Seed Round in 2014
Viviani operates an online winery platform that specializes in producing and offering a diverse selection of wines, including red and white varieties. The platform is designed to provide consumers with access to high-quality wines, allowing them to enjoy these products in the company of friends and family. By focusing on delivering delicious wine, Viviani aims to enhance social experiences and cater to the preferences of wine enthusiasts.

Braxton Brewing Company

Seed Round in 2014
Braxton Brewing Company is a craft brewery with taprooms based in Covington, Kentucky. Founded in 2014, it produces handmade beers and operates spaces for tasting and events. The company blends traditional brewing with modern technology to ensure quality and accessibility of its beers. Its model centers on on-site taprooms that showcase its handcrafted products and offer a community-focused venue for guests and gatherings.

Caarbon

Seed Round in 2014
Caarbon, Inc. is a company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in on-demand valet services. Founded in 2014, Caarbon provides a smartphone application designed to facilitate short-term parking and vehicle management solutions. The platform allows users to easily coordinate the pickup and return of their vehicles at designated locations, enhancing the convenience of parking in urban environments. Through its innovative approach, Caarbon aims to streamline the valet experience for users in San Francisco.

Billowby

Seed Round in 2014
Billowby is a retailer specializing in smoking accessories, including vaporizers, water pipes, and glass pipes. The company emphasizes design, usability, and exceptional customer support, aiming to elevate the shopping experience in a market often characterized by a lack of professionalism. By applying modern e-commerce practices, Billowby seeks to enhance the enjoyment of smoking for consumers while offering a diverse range of products that cater to various preferences.

Dónde

Seed Round in 2014
Donde is a mobile store locator service with tools to drive retail sales. 30% of website traffic is coming from mobile devices. Just making all of your desktop and tablet content fit the screen doesn't work because mobile users are almost exclusively looking for store locations. Although m-commerce is $25BB per year in the US, shoppers use the store locator 63 times for every 1 m-commerce order. In fact, 82% of mobile shoppers actually make their purchases in a physical location. A poor mobile locator experience is costing you sales. People can't find your stuff. Get a best-in-class mobile first locator today. For free. Unlimited locations, unlimited traffic, analytics included. At Donde, they believe location is the tip of the iceberg in improving online to offline conversion.
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