WaveAI
Venture Round in 2022
WaveAI specializes in AI-powered music creation technology. Founded in 2017, it offers ALYSIA, an AI app generating original lyrics and melodies, and LyricStudio, an AI-driven lyrics writing assistant for professionals.
EMTECH is a fintech company that modernizes central banking infrastructure. It offers an API-First Platform connecting central banks with fintechs for embedded regulatory compliance and central bank digital currency, enabling financial inclusion and market resilience.
Remooz
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Remooz operates a marketplace for buying, selling, and creating non-fungible tokens (NFTs), using dollars as the primary mode of payment. Its open-source enterprise blockchain platform aims to make NFTs more accessible, enabling users to trade digital assets effectively.
Public Goods
Series B in 2022
Public Goods is a membership-driven direct-to-consumer brand based in New York, founded in 2015. The company specializes in manufacturing and marketing a wide range of unisex health, beauty, household, grocery, and vitamin products. Its offerings include essentials such as hair and body care, dental hygiene, menstrual care, essential oils, cleaning supplies, and various food items like cereals, snacks, and condiments. Public Goods emphasizes sustainability by providing eco-friendly, cruelty-free, and non-toxic products that feature natural fragrances and avoid artificial additives. By operating on lower product margins than traditional brands, the company aims to deliver high-quality essentials at competitive prices, accessible through an online membership model.
Pylon
Venture Round in 2022
Pylon offers a digital mortgage-lending platform that enables businesses to integrate mortgage services into their products. Based in New York, it provides APIs, UI components, and capital markets stack for origination, underwriting, processing, funding, and closing of loans.
1Huddle
Venture Round in 2022
1Huddle, Inc. is a global provider of staff training and consulting services, specializing in an interactive, cloud-based training platform designed to enhance employee onboarding and skills development. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Newark, New Jersey, the company transforms traditional training materials into competitive mobile games, allowing employees to engage with content anytime and anywhere. 1Huddle serves a diverse range of sectors, including professional sports, education, health and fitness, finance, and retail, among others. The platform boasts over 70 paying clients and more than 20,000 users, with a vast library of 5 million game questions. By incorporating gamification into training programs, 1Huddle aims to improve employee engagement and performance, positioning itself as a leader in innovative workforce development solutions.
EMTECH is a fintech company that modernizes central banking infrastructure. It offers an API-First Platform connecting central banks with fintechs for embedded regulatory compliance and central bank digital currency, enabling financial inclusion and market resilience.
Mejuri
Venture Round in 2022
Founded in Toronto, Canada in 2015, Mejuri is a fine jewelry company that offers high-quality, ethically sourced products at affordable prices. It works directly with top jewelers to create exclusive designs and delivers new collections weekly through its direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform.
Headout Inc. operates a mobile marketplace for last-minute tours, activities, and experiences. Its Headout app allows users to book tickets for food tours, walking tours, cruises, theaters, and various local events across the United States, with availability on iOS and Android devices.
Lawtrades
Series A in 2022
Lawtrades connects businesses with a curated network of independent legal professionals, offering scalable, cost-effective solutions. Its platform facilitates collaboration via text messages, covering areas like commercial contracts, privacy law, and compliance.
Hellosaurus
Seed Round in 2022
Hellosaurus develops an interactive learning platform for children that combines video classes, creative programs, and engaging activities. The platform supports content creators by providing tools to produce and publish shows, enabling kids to learn through interactive experiences. Founded in 2019 and based in New York, the company focuses on child-friendly online education delivered through its interactive video experiences and content from various creators.
Bonum Coaching
Seed Round in 2021
Founded in 2020, Bonum Coaching is a Miami-based company that specializes in personalized coaching services. It connects users with certified coaches to facilitate professional growth and development.
Headout Inc. operates a mobile marketplace for last-minute tours, activities, and experiences. Its Headout app allows users to book tickets for food tours, walking tours, cruises, theaters, and various local events across the United States, with availability on iOS and Android devices.
Fakespot Inc. is a data analytics company based in New York, founded in 2016, that specializes in detecting fake online product reviews. Utilizing patented algorithms and artificial intelligence, Fakespot's platform analyzes consumer reviews on e-commerce sites to identify unreliable or fraudulent content. The technology not only spots suspicious activity but also provides users with a grade indicating the authenticity of reviews. By helping consumers navigate the online shopping landscape, Fakespot aims to protect them from scams and misleading information, ultimately saving time and money. The company's application is accessible on both the App Store and Google Play, making its services widely available to consumers.
Headout
Seed Round in 2020
Headout Inc. operates a mobile marketplace for last-minute tours, activities, and experiences. Its Headout app allows users to book tickets for food tours, walking tours, cruises, theaters, and various local events across the United States, with availability on iOS and Android devices.
BloomCredit
Series A in 2020
BloomCredit is a fintech platform focused on enhancing the financial eligibility of individuals who have been declined for lending products. Founded in 2016 and based in New York, the company employs a data-driven approach to provide actionable insights and guidance. By collaborating directly with lenders, BloomCredit conducts consumer credit analysis and ongoing credit monitoring, notifying lenders when applicants meet eligibility criteria. This process not only helps consumers improve their financial health but also increases their chances of securing loans. Additionally, BloomCredit offers advanced developer-friendly API solutions that promote and monitor credit health, fostering trust between consumers and financial institutions.
EMTECH is a fintech company that modernizes central banking infrastructure. It offers an API-First Platform connecting central banks with fintechs for embedded regulatory compliance and central bank digital currency, enabling financial inclusion and market resilience.
Ambience Healthcare
Seed Round in 2020
Ambience Healthcare is a developer of an advanced artificial intelligence-powered medical scribe that aims to enhance clinician efficiency and alleviate burnout. Its Ambience AI operating system features a suite of synergistic applications designed to capture the nuances of clinician-patient conversations in real-time, generating comprehensive notes that integrate seamlessly into electronic medical record workflows. The system employs state-of-the-art speech recognition and custom-built AI to produce documentation in seconds while accommodating individual clinician preferences to reflect their unique style and voice. By utilizing Ambience's technology, healthcare systems can significantly reduce documentation time by an average of 78%, improve coding integrity, and achieve substantial returns on investment, ultimately enabling clinicians to close all their charts by the end of their shifts and achieve a better work-life balance.
Bunch Live, Inc. is a technology company that operates the Bunch platform, a party application designed for multiplayer gaming. Established in 2017 and based in New York City, Bunch allows users to engage in games with friends via group video chat, enhancing the social aspect of gaming. The platform also facilitates game developers by enabling integration, which allows players to connect with friends and enjoy live mobile games together. By providing an easy way to discover, play, and share games, Bunch aims to revolutionize the way people interact in the gaming community.
Appgain.io
Seed Round in 2020
Appgain.io is a mobile marketing platform founded in 2018 and based in Delaware City, Delaware. The company specializes in providing comprehensive marketing solutions for app developers and mobile marketers, focusing on user acquisition and retention strategies. By offering tools and services that enhance app visibility and engagement, Appgain.io aims to help its clients effectively promote and grow their mobile applications.
Appgain.io
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Appgain.io is a mobile marketing platform founded in 2018 and based in Delaware City, Delaware. The company specializes in providing comprehensive marketing solutions for app developers and mobile marketers, focusing on user acquisition and retention strategies. By offering tools and services that enhance app visibility and engagement, Appgain.io aims to help its clients effectively promote and grow their mobile applications.
Whelp, Inc. is an AI-powered customer support software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider based in New York, founded in 2019. The company specializes in transforming contact centers by integrating traditional and modern communication channels, including voice, phone, SMS, email, and social media, into a unified platform. This approach allows businesses to deliver omnichannel customer service, enhancing engagement and satisfaction while reducing costs. Whelp serves a variety of industries, including airlines, healthcare, education, insurance, banking, and retail, catering to both inbound and outbound sales teams. By streamlining customer interactions, Whelp aims to convert contact centers from cost centers into profitable hubs that drive sales and improve customer experiences.
Kyndoo, Inc. is a data intelligence company that operates an online platform designed to enhance the influencer marketing landscape. Founded in 2018 and based in Burlingame, California, with an additional office in Delaware, Kyndoo provides tools and data to help social media influencers professionalize their business and build authentic identities. The platform connects brands with influencers by offering audience authentication, demographics, engagement analytics, and insights into authenticity and performance. Kyndoo aims to address the challenges of fraudulent engagement in the influencer market, helping both influencers and brands navigate concerns about fake influencers. Additionally, the company offers freelance services for influencer marketing campaigns across diverse sectors, including parenting, beauty, travel, and health. By leveraging data and consulting services, Kyndoo aspires to transform influencer marketing from a mere side-hustle into a prominent revenue channel for organizations.
Breather Products
Series D in 2019
Breather Products Inc. is a company that specializes in providing on-demand private workspaces designed for productivity. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Breather has established a network of flexible office spaces available for reservation via its web and mobile applications. The company's offerings allow clients to rent spaces by the hour, day, or month, catering to various business needs. With locations in major cities, including New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, Washington, Toronto, Montreal, and London, each workspace is equipped with essential technology to facilitate immediate productivity. Breather aims to create comfortable and private environments that enhance operational efficiency for businesses and corporate clients.
ShardSecure
Seed Round in 2019
ShardSecure, Inc. is a data protection company that specializes in encryption and cloud data security software solutions. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in New York, the company employs its innovative Microshard technology to enhance the security of sensitive data stored and shared in the cloud. This technology works by breaking data into small fragments, which are then distributed across multiple cloud platforms and interspersed with false shards. This approach makes it exceedingly difficult for cybercriminals to reconstruct the original data, thereby safeguarding it against unauthorized access. ShardSecure's solutions are application-agnostic and function as a virtual storage appliance, providing an additional layer of defense against potential misconfigurations in cloud environments. The company integrates seamlessly with major cloud service providers, including AWS, Azure, Google, and IBM, offering a simplified and effective alternative for enterprises and government agencies seeking robust data security solutions.
Starship is a financial technology company based in New York City, established in 2016. It focuses on creating a mobile health savings account (HSA) platform that integrates savings, investing, and health-tracking tools. The application allows users to conveniently manage their health savings through automated investing in index funds, streamlined reimbursements, and a user-friendly mobile interface. Additionally, it offers features such as receipt management, card management, and family account oversight, facilitating tax-free healthcare expenses and promoting financial wellness. Starship aims to simplify the process of saving and investing for healthcare needs, making it accessible and efficient for users.
ShardSecure
Seed Round in 2019
ShardSecure, Inc. is a data protection company that specializes in encryption and cloud data security software solutions. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in New York, the company employs its innovative Microshard technology to enhance the security of sensitive data stored and shared in the cloud. This technology works by breaking data into small fragments, which are then distributed across multiple cloud platforms and interspersed with false shards. This approach makes it exceedingly difficult for cybercriminals to reconstruct the original data, thereby safeguarding it against unauthorized access. ShardSecure's solutions are application-agnostic and function as a virtual storage appliance, providing an additional layer of defense against potential misconfigurations in cloud environments. The company integrates seamlessly with major cloud service providers, including AWS, Azure, Google, and IBM, offering a simplified and effective alternative for enterprises and government agencies seeking robust data security solutions.
Scopio is a global visual art platform that connects photographers and visual artists with potential clients, enabling licensing of millions of images, including photography, illustrations, and 3D designs. The platform supports hiring and licensing, allowing artists to monetize their work and brands to access diverse, high-quality visuals. It leverages AI to broaden participation and provides a marketplace where creators from around the world can showcase portfolios and be discovered by businesses, brands, and other buyers.
Bunch Live, Inc. is a technology company that operates the Bunch platform, a party application designed for multiplayer gaming. Established in 2017 and based in New York City, Bunch allows users to engage in games with friends via group video chat, enhancing the social aspect of gaming. The platform also facilitates game developers by enabling integration, which allows players to connect with friends and enjoy live mobile games together. By providing an easy way to discover, play, and share games, Bunch aims to revolutionize the way people interact in the gaming community.
Funnelll
Seed Round in 2019
Funnelll Inc. is an online marketing platform based in Wilmington, Delaware, that specializes in providing solutions for conversion tracking and the optimization of marketing campaigns. Founded in 2019, the company offers a comprehensive suite of tools including analytics, advertisements, online chat, conversation tracking, and session recordings. Funnelll aims to empower businesses of all sizes to enhance their marketing efforts without the need for coding, allowing them to set up conversion tracking directly on their websites. With over half of websites lacking effective conversion tracking, Funnelll seeks to address this gap by enabling companies to harness customer data to improve their marketing strategies, thereby maximizing return on investment. The platform supports integration with various popular marketing tools, positioning itself as a one-stop-shop for businesses looking to optimize their online sales and marketing performance.
Headout Inc. operates a mobile marketplace for last-minute tours, activities, and experiences. Its Headout app allows users to book tickets for food tours, walking tours, cruises, theaters, and various local events across the United States, with availability on iOS and Android devices.
Funnelll
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Funnelll Inc. is an online marketing platform based in Wilmington, Delaware, that specializes in providing solutions for conversion tracking and the optimization of marketing campaigns. Founded in 2019, the company offers a comprehensive suite of tools including analytics, advertisements, online chat, conversation tracking, and session recordings. Funnelll aims to empower businesses of all sizes to enhance their marketing efforts without the need for coding, allowing them to set up conversion tracking directly on their websites. With over half of websites lacking effective conversion tracking, Funnelll seeks to address this gap by enabling companies to harness customer data to improve their marketing strategies, thereby maximizing return on investment. The platform supports integration with various popular marketing tools, positioning itself as a one-stop-shop for businesses looking to optimize their online sales and marketing performance.
Fidel API
Series A in 2019
Fidel API is a financial infrastructure platform that allows developers to create programmable experiences during transaction events on payment cards. Established in 2018 and headquartered in London, with additional offices in Lisbon and New York, Fidel API provides tools that enhance interactions between merchants and consumers by facilitating real-time, event-driven engagements. The platform is designed to integrate seamlessly with major payment networks, such as Visa and Mastercard, to deliver detailed transaction data, including amount, location, date, and merchant. This capability supports improved marketing strategies and customer engagement through tailored loyalty and rewards programs, as well as streamlined processes for reimbursements and expense management. The company serves a diverse clientele, ranging from startups to large enterprises, and has established partnerships with prominent firms across various sectors.
Starship
Seed Round in 2019
Starship is a financial technology company based in New York City, established in 2016. It focuses on creating a mobile health savings account (HSA) platform that integrates savings, investing, and health-tracking tools. The application allows users to conveniently manage their health savings through automated investing in index funds, streamlined reimbursements, and a user-friendly mobile interface. Additionally, it offers features such as receipt management, card management, and family account oversight, facilitating tax-free healthcare expenses and promoting financial wellness. Starship aims to simplify the process of saving and investing for healthcare needs, making it accessible and efficient for users.
Sleepbox
Seed Round in 2019
Sleepbox, Inc. is a Boston-based company that designs and develops modular hotel pods, offering innovative sleeping solutions in various public settings such as airports, offices, and hospitals. Founded in 2016, Sleepbox creates compact hotel units that come in different configurations, including the InnerSpace module and single or double Sleepbox units. Their products are intended to provide privacy and relaxation to travelers, allowing for hourly or overnight stays. By providing a turn-key solution, Sleepbox enables its partners to efficiently establish accommodation spaces wherever there is a demand for rest, making high-quality sleep experiences more accessible to a diverse clientele.
Crash
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Crash, LLC is a career launch platform designed to assist young professionals in exploring their interests and showcasing their talents. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Crash enables users to create profiles that highlight their skills and experiences, facilitating access to early career opportunities. The platform aims to bridge the gap between education and employment, providing tools and resources for individuals to navigate the early stages of their professional journeys.
Founded in 2018, Bytez is a New York-based company that develops software providing access to machine learning papers for developers and data scientists. Its platform aims to simplify the discovery, understanding, and use of open-source AI, offering thousands of serverless models, interactive research papers, personalized feeds, and an AI-powered research agent.
Eino
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Eino, Inc. is a New York-based company established in 2018 that specializes in developing predictive software designed to forecast urban population movement and intent. Utilizing a proprietary platform that integrates historical data with extensive contextual information, Eino harnesses artificial intelligence to provide actionable insights for businesses. This technology aids in optimal resource planning and distribution, helping companies enhance operational efficiency and improve customer service while increasing revenue. Eino is currently engaged in proof of concept projects with three major global operators, demonstrating its commitment to leveraging big data for effective network management and capacity planning in urban settings.
ChemTech AI
Seed Round in 2019
ChemTech is a New York-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing AI-based software for the automation of manufacturing plants. Its flagship product, OptimEase, gathers historical and real-time data from existing sensors to enhance the efficiency of production lines in various sectors, including chemicals, food, cosmetics, and oil and gas. By utilizing artificial intelligence, OptimEase not only predicts future parameters of production units but also provides actionable recommendations to improve capacity, yield, and product quality. This innovative platform aims to optimize factory operations, enhance productivity, and help industries maximize profitability while reducing their environmental impact.
Bombfell
Venture Round in 2019
Bombfell is a New York-based company that specializes in providing an online clothing and styling service tailored for men. Founded in 2011, Bombfell offers a unique solution where each client is paired with a dedicated personal stylist who selects outfits based on the client's fit and taste. Customers pay only for the clothes they decide to keep, with free shipping and returns, and there are no styling fees or commitments involved. The service caters to various settings, including office wear, and allows customers to preview and approve their selections before finalizing the order.
CompStak, Inc., founded in 2011 and headquartered in New York, operates an online platform that provides a comprehensive database of commercial lease comparables. Utilizing a crowd-sourced model, CompStak facilitates the exchange of detailed lease information, which includes tenant names, addresses, rental rates, square footage, landlord concessions, broker identities, and other pertinent data. This information is critical for real estate investors, brokers, asset managers, and appraisers as they conduct valuations and analyses of commercial properties. CompStak's platform serves various stakeholders in the real estate market, enabling informed decision-making in significant investments and property comparisons. Additionally, CompStak has established a strategic partnership with Knowledge Cubed to enhance its data offerings, further solidifying its position in the industry.
EasyKnock
Series A in 2019
EasyKnock, Inc. is a real estate technology company based in New York, with an additional office in Charlotte, North Carolina. Founded in 2016, the company specializes in sale-leaseback programs that allow homeowners in the United States to convert their home equity into cash without the need for traditional loans or moving. Its primary offerings, Sell and Stay and MoveAbility, provide homeowners with financial flexibility, enabling them to access funds while remaining in their homes. Sell and Stay allows homeowners to receive cash for their home's value while retaining the option to buy back their property or relocate at any time. MoveAbility serves as a transitional solution for those planning to move in the near future. By facilitating these transactions, EasyKnock aims to support homeowners in achieving their financial and real estate objectives.
Inagrab
Seed Round in 2019
Inagrab, Inc. is a company that specializes in providing an online data analysis platform tailored for online retailers. Founded in 2017 and based in Lewes, Delaware, Inagrab offers a comprehensive dashboard that allows users to track sales performance, access valuable data insights, and generate leads. The company’s core product, Dalooni, connects businesses with a sales force comprised of individuals who are not formally employed, particularly targeting unemployed youth in the MENA region. This platform not only facilitates income generation for these individuals but also enhances their business development skills. Furthermore, Inagrab provides marketing consulting services, reinforcing its commitment to helping businesses optimize their sales performance and grow effectively.
Artiphon
Seed Round in 2019
Artiphon, Inc. is a Nashville-based company founded in 2011 that focuses on the design and manufacturing of innovative musical instruments aimed at making music accessible and engaging for everyone. The company has developed products like the INSTRUMENT 1 and Orba, which utilize intuitive gestures such as tapping, sliding, and waving to facilitate musical expression. These instruments can easily switch between various sounds like guitar, violin, piano, and drums, allowing users to adapt their playing style. Artiphon gained significant recognition with record-setting Kickstarter campaigns, where both products raised over $1 million in pre-orders. The INSTRUMENT 1 was notably recognized as a TIME Best Invention of the Year and a NAMM Best in Show. The company’s design philosophy is inspired by feedback from its community of creators, and its team includes experienced professionals from notable companies in the technology and music industries. Dr. Mike Butera, the founder, leverages his extensive background in sound studies to inform Artiphon's innovative approach to music technology.
User1st is a technology company that provides cloud-based accessibility tooling for websites. It offers real-time crowd-sourced accessibility information and an Accessibility Suite to monitor and modify sites to meet diverse disability needs. The tools are designed to support accessibility professionals, webmasters, content managers, UX managers and developers, with a focus on enabling teams to improve accessibility without extensive code changes. Its developer tool enables embedding into CI/CD pipelines to render websites and mobile apps inclusive with minimal regression, without requiring deep WCAG expertise. The cloud-based software aims to make digital content accessible without altering existing codebases. Founded in 2012 and based in Wilmington, Delaware, the company serves organizations seeking to build inclusive online experiences.
Inagrab
Seed Round in 2019
Inagrab, Inc. is a company that specializes in providing an online data analysis platform tailored for online retailers. Founded in 2017 and based in Lewes, Delaware, Inagrab offers a comprehensive dashboard that allows users to track sales performance, access valuable data insights, and generate leads. The company’s core product, Dalooni, connects businesses with a sales force comprised of individuals who are not formally employed, particularly targeting unemployed youth in the MENA region. This platform not only facilitates income generation for these individuals but also enhances their business development skills. Furthermore, Inagrab provides marketing consulting services, reinforcing its commitment to helping businesses optimize their sales performance and grow effectively.
Bunch Live, Inc. is a technology company that operates the Bunch platform, a party application designed for multiplayer gaming. Established in 2017 and based in New York City, Bunch allows users to engage in games with friends via group video chat, enhancing the social aspect of gaming. The platform also facilitates game developers by enabling integration, which allows players to connect with friends and enjoy live mobile games together. By providing an easy way to discover, play, and share games, Bunch aims to revolutionize the way people interact in the gaming community.
BloomCredit
Seed Round in 2018
BloomCredit is a fintech platform focused on enhancing the financial eligibility of individuals who have been declined for lending products. Founded in 2016 and based in New York, the company employs a data-driven approach to provide actionable insights and guidance. By collaborating directly with lenders, BloomCredit conducts consumer credit analysis and ongoing credit monitoring, notifying lenders when applicants meet eligibility criteria. This process not only helps consumers improve their financial health but also increases their chances of securing loans. Additionally, BloomCredit offers advanced developer-friendly API solutions that promote and monitor credit health, fostering trust between consumers and financial institutions.
Dartspeed
Seed Round in 2018
Dartspeed.com, Inc. is a North Miami-based company founded in 2017 that operates an online platform focused on website optimization services. The company's primary goal is to enhance website loading speed for users, regardless of their internet connection or device. Dartspeed's automatic optimization platform improves website performance without requiring any code changes, software installations, or host migrations. By intelligently reducing file sizes and managing cache effectively, the platform enables clients to significantly decrease loading times, resulting in a more user-friendly online experience.
Fakespot
Seed Round in 2018
Fakespot Inc. is a data analytics company based in New York, founded in 2016, that specializes in detecting fake online product reviews. Utilizing patented algorithms and artificial intelligence, Fakespot's platform analyzes consumer reviews on e-commerce sites to identify unreliable or fraudulent content. The technology not only spots suspicious activity but also provides users with a grade indicating the authenticity of reviews. By helping consumers navigate the online shopping landscape, Fakespot aims to protect them from scams and misleading information, ultimately saving time and money. The company's application is accessible on both the App Store and Google Play, making its services widely available to consumers.
Trustify, Inc. operates an on-demand technology platform that connects clients with licensed private investigators across the United States. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the company provides a range of services, including real-time observation, digital monitoring, background checks, and social media analysis. Trustify facilitates various investigative needs, such as locating witnesses, serving legal papers, asset recovery, and evidence collection for law enforcement. Additionally, it offers specialized support for insurance-related investigations, covering areas like workers' compensation, scene investigations, and liability assessments. By leveraging its network of professionals, Trustify aims to make truth, trust, and safety accessible to a broader audience.
Datasembly
Seed Round in 2018
Founded in 2014, Datasembly specializes in transforming unstructured web data into structured data. It aggregates millions of grocery and retail pricing records daily from various sources, providing valuable insights to CPG brands, retailers, and analytics firms for informed business decisions.
Starship
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Starship is a financial technology company based in New York City, established in 2016. It focuses on creating a mobile health savings account (HSA) platform that integrates savings, investing, and health-tracking tools. The application allows users to conveniently manage their health savings through automated investing in index funds, streamlined reimbursements, and a user-friendly mobile interface. Additionally, it offers features such as receipt management, card management, and family account oversight, facilitating tax-free healthcare expenses and promoting financial wellness. Starship aims to simplify the process of saving and investing for healthcare needs, making it accessible and efficient for users.
Starship
Seed Round in 2018
Starship is a financial technology company based in New York City, established in 2016. It focuses on creating a mobile health savings account (HSA) platform that integrates savings, investing, and health-tracking tools. The application allows users to conveniently manage their health savings through automated investing in index funds, streamlined reimbursements, and a user-friendly mobile interface. Additionally, it offers features such as receipt management, card management, and family account oversight, facilitating tax-free healthcare expenses and promoting financial wellness. Starship aims to simplify the process of saving and investing for healthcare needs, making it accessible and efficient for users.
Mira Financial, Inc. is an online insurance brokerage founded in 2016 and based in New York, New York. The company specializes in providing affordable life insurance services, particularly for individuals with diabetes and other health conditions. Utilizing advanced technology, including machine learning and artificial intelligence, Mira's platform enables users to compare insurance quotes from various insurers and receive tailored advice on selecting suitable policies. By leveraging big data and partnering with prominent reinsurance and insurance companies, Mira aims to facilitate access to life insurance at competitive prices, ensuring that customers have the information needed to make informed decisions about their coverage.
Kin Insurance
Series A in 2018
Kin Insurance, Inc. is a digital insurance agency that specializes in homeowners insurance and related products. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in St. Petersburg, Florida, the company aims to enhance the convenience and affordability of insurance by operating directly with consumers, eliminating the need for external agents. Kin Insurance offers a variety of products, including homeowners, mobile home, condo, flood, and landlord insurance, among others. The company leverages extensive property data to ensure precise pricing and improve underwriting outcomes, providing personalized coverage options and efficient claims services through its technology-driven platform.
Bunch Live, Inc. is a technology company that operates the Bunch platform, a party application designed for multiplayer gaming. Established in 2017 and based in New York City, Bunch allows users to engage in games with friends via group video chat, enhancing the social aspect of gaming. The platform also facilitates game developers by enabling integration, which allows players to connect with friends and enjoy live mobile games together. By providing an easy way to discover, play, and share games, Bunch aims to revolutionize the way people interact in the gaming community.
PlusMargin
Venture Round in 2017
Founded in 2015, PlusMargin is a New York-based software company specializing in predictive marketing for e-commerce platforms. Its platform analyzes shoppers' digital behavior using machine learning and behavioral psychology to predict purchase intent, enabling merchants to offer personalized promotions and increase conversion rates.
Kin Insurance
Seed Round in 2017
Kin Insurance, Inc. is a digital insurance agency that specializes in homeowners insurance and related products. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in St. Petersburg, Florida, the company aims to enhance the convenience and affordability of insurance by operating directly with consumers, eliminating the need for external agents. Kin Insurance offers a variety of products, including homeowners, mobile home, condo, flood, and landlord insurance, among others. The company leverages extensive property data to ensure precise pricing and improve underwriting outcomes, providing personalized coverage options and efficient claims services through its technology-driven platform.
Cadence
Seed Round in 2017
Cadence Translate is a prominent provider of language services tailored for the global business and investment sectors. The company employs a blend of skilled linguists and advanced technology to enhance communication and facilitate better engagement across diverse markets. With a network of over 2,500 linguists possessing specialized industry knowledge, Cadence ensures personalized matchmaking for each project. Its innovative language platform leverages big data and real-time translation capabilities to streamline multilingual meetings and support various corporate needs. Cadence operates offices in New York and Beijing and is backed by notable venture investors from the interpretation industry and beyond.
Funderful
Seed Round in 2017
Funderful SIA is a fundraising software company based in Riga, Latvia, with an additional office in San Francisco, California. Founded in 2014, the company specializes in developing a web-based platform that enhances alumni engagement and increases donations for educational institutions. Funderful's services include fundraising campaigns tailored for alumni, online giving packages, and innovative tools such as chatbots, which facilitate communication and response from alumni, replacing traditional email methods. The platform features real-time infographics that allow universities to track and analyze their fundraising efforts effectively. Funderful serves a range of educational organizations, both in Latvia and internationally, and has partnered with notable institutions such as Pomona College and Georgetown University, contributing to significant improvements in alumni communication and donation rates. As of January 2019, Funderful operates as a subsidiary of Ruffalo Noel Levitz, LLC.
Ledger Investing
Seed Round in 2017
Founded in 2016, Ledger Investing operates an online marketplace platform that connects investors with insurance carriers. It facilitates transactions involving Insurance-Linked Securities (ILS), providing institutions access to a new asset class uncorrelated with traditional investments.
Storyhunter
Seed Round in 2017
Storyhunter, Inc. is a cloud-based talent marketplace that connects media companies, brands, and agencies with freelance video professionals worldwide. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, the platform facilitates sourcing story ideas and enables the production of various media content, including original shows, branded content, and news coverage. It provides tools and resources for media professionals to enhance their video production businesses, pitch larger projects, and expand their networks. The services offered through the platform encompass video journalism, documentary filmmaking, drone operations, and video editing, among others. Additionally, Storyhunter streamlines the hiring process, contract management, and payment systems, making it easier for clients and freelancers to collaborate effectively. The platform aims to connect users with rewarding opportunities while promoting professional growth within the video production industry.
FactoryFour
Seed Round in 2017
FactoryFour is a software company founded in 2015 and based in Baltimore, Maryland, that specializes in developing solutions to manage and automate manufacturing processes. Its cloud-based manufacturing execution system (MES) is designed to enhance productivity, predictability, and profitability in digital fabrication. The software offers real-time manufacturing data that supports business decisions, facilitates production planning, and automates scheduling through customizable logic tailored to specific operations. By providing a modern, user-friendly technology stack, FactoryFour aims to eliminate the drawbacks of traditional manufacturing systems, such as inflexibility and high costs, allowing clients to configure, capture, and analyze their operations efficiently.
MojiLaLa
Seed Round in 2017
MojiLaLa, Inc. is a mobile application company based in Claymont, Delaware, founded in 2016. The company operates an emoji marketplace that connects independent artists and studios worldwide, enabling them to create and share unique stickers and emoticons. This platform enhances personal communication by allowing users to express a wide range of emotions and ideas through high-quality, creative designs. In addition to its core offerings, MojiLaLa has developed a keyboard application that provides users with access to various emoticons and stickers reflecting local, current, and global issues. The company also features an augmented reality application named Leo, which allows users to interact with animated and 3D objects in real-world settings. By continually adding new original designs from artists, MojiLaLa aims to enrich user experiences and foster creative expression in digital communication.
Lawtrades
Seed Round in 2016
Lawtrades connects businesses with a curated network of independent legal professionals, offering scalable, cost-effective solutions. Its platform facilitates collaboration via text messages, covering areas like commercial contracts, privacy law, and compliance.
Founded in 2012, Apptopia specializes in mobile app analytics and data mining. It offers insights into user engagement statistics for mobile apps worldwide, serving app developers, ad networks, SDK companies, investors, and VC firms.
Sickweather
Seed Round in 2016
Sickweather Inc. is a company that specializes in sickness forecasting and mapping through its innovative mobile application. Founded in 2011 and based in Windsor Mill, Maryland, Sickweather utilizes a unique social listening technology to monitor social networks for indicators of illness, allowing users to receive alerts about sickness trends in real-time. This predictive platform operates in over 120 countries and provides detailed illness forecasts, modeled into 15-week predictions along with a threat level index known as the SickScore. By crowdsourcing data about illnesses and analyzing population, sales, and clinical information, Sickweather empowers users to assess the likelihood of sickness in their area, akin to checking the weather forecast.
OpenSponsorship
Seed Round in 2016
OpenSponsorship, Corp. operates an online platform that functions as a two-sided marketplace for sports sponsorship, connecting corporate brands with athletes, teams, and events. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, the platform allows rights holders to create free profiles that potential sponsors can search. Brands can submit anonymous requests for proposals (RFPs) detailing their marketing needs, which rights holders can respond to directly. This digital marketplace aims to streamline the sponsorship process, providing easier access for both brands seeking to sponsor and rights holders looking for sponsorship opportunities. OpenSponsorship emphasizes the importance of sports sponsorship in sustaining athletes, teams, and events, making it a vital resource for fostering successful partnerships in the sports industry.
LocalAventura
Seed Round in 2016
LocalAventura LLC is an online platform based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, founded in 2015, that connects travelers with local guides to facilitate authentic experiences in Latin America. The company offers a marketplace where travelers can explore and book a variety of tours, ranging from culinary experiences in Lima to adventurous treks in Patagonia. In addition to ready-to-book tours, LocalAventura provides customized trip planning and travel consultations, enabling travelers to select guides that best match their interests and preferences. By emphasizing the importance of local knowledge, LocalAventura aims to enhance the travel experience, allowing visitors to fully appreciate the diverse beauty, culture, and excitement of the Latin American region.
Presence (Application Software)
Series A in 2016
Presence, Inc. operates a comprehensive campus engagement platform designed for universities and colleges. Founded in 2012 and based in Saint Petersburg, Florida, the platform enables educational institutions to manage, track, assess, and engage students and organizations effectively. It offers features that facilitate the creation and management of various campus community aspects, including real-time attendance verification through mobile devices. The platform also integrates student data to provide insights into campus engagement, helping institutions attract and involve students in various activities and events. By streamlining these processes, Presence enhances the overall campus experience and fosters a more connected community.
Auctio, Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2014 that provides a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform designed to enhance lead generation for sales and marketing teams in enterprise organizations. The platform focuses on launching and optimizing incentive-based referral and cross-selling programs that engage both front-line employees and external influencers. By introducing targeted incentives in real time, Auctio enables users to identify and submit qualified leads, thereby reducing sales cycles and increasing revenue. Its dashboard and predictive analytics tools allow marketing teams to customize incentives and improve employee engagement. The platform also employs predictive lead scoring to enhance the lead management process, facilitating better-informed decision-making. Auctio aims to transform the lead generation landscape by tapping into high-quality referrals, which are recognized as one of the most effective sources of leads, ultimately providing businesses with a strategic marketing channel that enhances return on investment without incurring additional advertising costs.
Nonnatech
Seed Round in 2016
Nonnatech provides a device-agnostic digital health platform for senior care. It offers real-time patient monitoring, predictive analytics, and automated data transfer to caregivers, healthcare providers, and institutions. The platform focuses on early detection of physiological changes to prevent hospitalizations and reduce length of stay in rehabilitation facilities.
Squadle
Seed Round in 2016
Squadle, Inc. is a technology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2013. It specializes in developing digital reporting software that transforms traditional logbooks into accessible cloud-based analytics. The company offers a platform designed to digitize restaurant operations, including checklists and compliance forms, catering to multi-unit operators, convenience stores, and retailers. Through its proprietary digital checklists and patented sensor automation, Squadle simplifies complex operational tasks and enhances food safety. Its products, including Squadle Checklists™ and ZeroTouch™ technology, provide intuitive solutions that integrate with hardware and sensors, enabling businesses to monitor and manage performance efficiently. With a customer base that spans tens of thousands of locations worldwide, Squadle serves some of the largest and most respected brands in the industry.
ROHO is an online platform that provides its users with curated religious content.
The platform provides its users with sermons, articles, photos, and videos on purpose, faith, relationships, fear, health, and prayer. Furthermore, it enables ministries to join the platform to share their content.
ROHO was launched in 2015 and is based in New York.
User1st is a technology company that provides cloud-based accessibility tooling for websites. It offers real-time crowd-sourced accessibility information and an Accessibility Suite to monitor and modify sites to meet diverse disability needs. The tools are designed to support accessibility professionals, webmasters, content managers, UX managers and developers, with a focus on enabling teams to improve accessibility without extensive code changes. Its developer tool enables embedding into CI/CD pipelines to render websites and mobile apps inclusive with minimal regression, without requiring deep WCAG expertise. The cloud-based software aims to make digital content accessible without altering existing codebases. Founded in 2012 and based in Wilmington, Delaware, the company serves organizations seeking to build inclusive online experiences.
Pair Inc., headquartered in Washington D.C., is an augmented reality commerce platform that develops an iOS mobile app enabling users to create their own catalogs. The company facilitates enterprises in driving sales, promoting sharing, accelerating customer buying decisions, and enhancing brand identity through its technology. Pair also encourages individuals, including educational professionals, designers, and hobbyists, to promote augmented reality within their communities by providing tools for education, design, and prototyping. Founded in 2015 by Taylor Clark and Andrew Kemendo, the company was previously known as Directive Systems Inc.
Nice Shopping
Seed Round in 2016
Nice Shopping is a company that aims to transform video shopping for mobile users by creating a crowdsourced network tailored for millennials. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, Nice Shopping offers an online platform where users can discover and purchase products, particularly clothing, from designers worldwide. The platform allows for on-demand exploration and shopping, enhancing the consumer experience by integrating social interaction with retail.
Cognitive Operational Systems
Seed Round in 2016
Cognitive Operational Systems, LLC is an information technology company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, specializing in inventory management solutions for the retail sector. Established in 2012, the company utilizes advanced robotics powered by computer vision and artificial intelligence to navigate retail environments. Its technology not only manages inventory and ensures compliance with planograms and promotions but also provides indoor localization and turn-by-turn navigation. Additionally, Cognitive Operational Systems maps retail layouts and architecture, integrating university research to develop practical industry applications in machine perception and software as a service.
Parkbench
Convertible Note in 2016
Parkbench operates a network of hyper-local neighborhood websites that offer resources to community members. Its platform enables users to find and post local events, deals, news, and real estate information about their neighborhoods, fostering stronger relationships between locals and professionals.
Embroker, Inc. is a digital insurance brokerage that specializes in providing insurance services to small and mid-sized businesses. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in Chicago, Boston, Denver, and New York, Embroker utilizes an online platform to streamline the process of purchasing, managing, and analyzing commercial insurance policies. The platform allows clients to automate the sharing, requesting, and tracking of proof of coverage, as well as monitor claims in real-time. Embroker offers a wide range of insurance products, including Commercial General Liability, property insurance, professional liability, and employee benefits, among others. The company also provides tools for peer comparison, enabling clients to benchmark their policies against industry standards. By combining technology with broker expertise, Embroker aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the $800 billion property and casualty insurance market, helping businesses save time and secure optimal coverage.
Chefs For Seniors
Seed Round in 2016
Chefs For Seniors provides in-home meal preparation services tailored for seniors. Their chefs prepare customized, nutritious meals based on clients' dietary needs and preferences, ensuring seniors enjoy healthy food while maintaining independence.
Pongalo
Seed Round in 2016
Pongalo Inc. is a digital media company that specializes in creating, acquiring, and distributing Latino-focused content across various platforms. Founded in 2014 and based in Miami, with an additional office in Los Angeles, Pongalo operates an over-the-top (OTT) platform that caters to Latino audiences in the U.S. and over 15 countries. The company boasts one of the largest libraries of Latino films and television shows globally, featuring over 13,000 hours of content that includes premium titles from major studios such as Warner Bros and Sony. Its offerings encompass a wide range of programming, including movies, series, documentaries, and children's content, all available in Spanish. Pongalo also operates several media brands, such as Pongalo for women and kids, and MooviMex, which focuses on Mexican action and comedy films. The company's content is accessible through its proprietary platforms and partnerships with various distributors, ensuring a broad reach to its target audience.
Brightflag
Venture Round in 2016
Founded in 2014, Brightflag is a global provider of AI-powered legal spend management software. It helps organizations control their legal expenses by processing billions of dollars annually, resulting in significant savings and time efficiencies.
Voxeet, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing advanced conference call solutions through its real-time collaboration platform. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Sausalito, California, with additional offices in Silicon Valley and Bordeaux, Voxeet offers an application that employs TrueVoice technology to deliver a 3D surround-sound experience for audio and video communications. This platform is optimized for mobile users and supports a range of functionalities, including Web conferencing, messaging, file sharing, call recording, and presentation modes. Voxeet's services cater to various industries, such as technology, advertising, insurance, legal, healthcare, and utilities, and its application is compatible with multiple devices, including iPhones, Android devices, Macs, and PCs. The company also has operational presence in India and New York, positioning itself as a leader in the collaboration as a service (cPaaS) space.
Home61 is an online real estate brokerage focused on the Miami Greater Area, dedicated to facilitating the buying and selling of residential properties. The company leverages technology to enhance the client experience, ensuring that homeowners receive better deals and opportunities in the market. Home61 provides a range of services, including commission-based brokerage, support for buyers and renters, and lead generation, all designed to instill confidence in clients during real estate transactions. Additionally, Home61 empowers its agents by equipping them with tools and resources to excel in their careers and outperform the market significantly.
Founded in Toronto, Canada in 2015, Mejuri is a fine jewelry company that offers high-quality, ethically sourced products at affordable prices. It works directly with top jewelers to create exclusive designs and delivers new collections weekly through its direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform.
Squeezy
Seed Round in 2016
Based in New York, NY, Squeezy Co. is a simple, trusted service that specializes in ordering and shipping US-only items worldwide. Many American companies with global appeal only ship domestically. To fix the problem, they order on your behalf. They also handle international shipping and customs to make shopping as easy as possible.
Drivio is a technology-driven company based in New York that operates a mobile marketplace designed to connect learners with local driving instructors. Through its platform, users can easily find and book driving instructors based on various criteria such as reviews, ratings, price, and availability. This service not only facilitates the learning process for individuals seeking driving lessons but also empowers driving instructors by offering them a tool to operate independently and manage their schedules on their own terms. Additionally, Drivio provides a secure online solution for residents and businesses to manage and pay government fines, enhancing the interaction between constituents and government entities. Founded in 2013, Drivio aims to streamline payment processes and improve user experiences through modern technology.
Trustify
Seed Round in 2016
Trustify, Inc. operates an on-demand technology platform that connects clients with licensed private investigators across the United States. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the company provides a range of services, including real-time observation, digital monitoring, background checks, and social media analysis. Trustify facilitates various investigative needs, such as locating witnesses, serving legal papers, asset recovery, and evidence collection for law enforcement. Additionally, it offers specialized support for insurance-related investigations, covering areas like workers' compensation, scene investigations, and liability assessments. By leveraging its network of professionals, Trustify aims to make truth, trust, and safety accessible to a broader audience.
ViralGains
Series A in 2016
ViralGains, Inc. is a video marketing platform based in Boston, Massachusetts, established in 2012. The company assists advertising agencies and brands in effectively reaching their target audiences by enhancing consumer engagement through video content distributed across various digital channels. ViralGains focuses on business-to-business initiatives, including the distribution, seeding, and marketing of viral videos. Its platform integrates videos into user experiences on diverse destinations such as blogs, social games, and social news, while also leveraging influencer partnerships. Additionally, ViralGains utilizes zero-party data through interactive ads and audience building technology, allowing brands to discover, understand, and nurture both new and returning customers effectively. The platform measures consumer interactions with video content, enabling marketers to connect with audiences in preferred venues and contexts.
Raxar Technology Corporation
Seed Round in 2016
Raxar Technology Corporation develops a cloud-based data management and asset-tracking platform that helps enterprises and government agencies reduce costs, monitor critical assets, and streamline complex workflows. Its SaaS solution enables real-time collection, management, and delivery of asset information, anchored by the GRAiT System for graphical, real-time asset inspection and centralized lifecycle data in a structured database. The platform supports mobile workers with a unified, on-the-go work management experience and includes services such as mobile development, system integration, training and support, cloud infrastructure, consulting, analytics and reporting. Raxar serves industries including aviation, healthcare, construction, facilities, venues, and public safety, emphasizing ease of use, security, and rapid deployment for deskless operations. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Tampa, Florida.
WorkAmerica
Seed Round in 2015
WorkAmerica is a Washington, D.C.-based company that focuses on developing and implementing tailored workforce retraining programs, specifically designed for the skilled trades. The company operates an online recruitment platform that connects employers in sectors such as trucking, hospitality, and manufacturing with trained and credentialed talent. By collaborating with community colleges, vocational schools, and credentialing agencies, WorkAmerica aims to address the evolving demands of the workforce while facilitating the employment of graduates from credentialed training programs. As traditional roles in skilled trades grow more sophisticated, WorkAmerica addresses the recruitment challenges and market opportunities highlighted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The company operates as a subsidiary of Climb.Jobs, emphasizing its commitment to enhancing talent pipelines for employers nationwide.
OpenSponsorship
Seed Round in 2015
OpenSponsorship, Corp. operates an online platform that functions as a two-sided marketplace for sports sponsorship, connecting corporate brands with athletes, teams, and events. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, the platform allows rights holders to create free profiles that potential sponsors can search. Brands can submit anonymous requests for proposals (RFPs) detailing their marketing needs, which rights holders can respond to directly. This digital marketplace aims to streamline the sponsorship process, providing easier access for both brands seeking to sponsor and rights holders looking for sponsorship opportunities. OpenSponsorship emphasizes the importance of sports sponsorship in sustaining athletes, teams, and events, making it a vital resource for fostering successful partnerships in the sports industry.
BottlesTonight
Seed Round in 2015
BottlesTonight is a pioneering mobile application that offers same-day bottle service bookings at top nightclubs and lounges. Established in late 2013, the platform simplifies the process of booking bottle service by providing consumers with guaranteed competitive pricing and significant discounts, sometimes up to 70% off standard menu prices. Nightclubs and lounges benefit from reduced minimum spend requirements for bookings, allowing them to list unsold inventory on the app’s marketplace. This unique service empowers users to easily select nearby venues, secure reservations, and make payments directly through their smartphones. Currently, BottlesTonight facilitates bookings for approximately 90% of nightclubs in San Francisco and Los Angeles, with plans to expand into Las Vegas and New York soon. The app offers a diverse range of experiences, catering to various preferences within the nightlife scene.
sourceeasy
Seed Round in 2015
Sourceeasy is building a global framework to power apparel manufacturing and distribution.
That framework consists of:
- digitizing styles and its components to a mix-and-match array.
- powering volume to create predictable vendor and factory behavior.
- building a SaaS platform to automate manufacturing and distribution of apparel.
The Sourceeasy platform indexes every style of clothing we make the first time and puts it on "Speed Dial" to vendors, turning garment production into a simple mouse click.
We turn small batch, quick turn manufacturing into a predictable, repeatable, scalable process for Brands and Retailers in the $300B Fast Fashion Industry.
Sourceasy was launched by Pranay Srinivasan, and Chirag Chamoli, in March 2013 and is operated from San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, Shanghai, Hyderabad and Ho Chi Minh City.
Salido is a hospitality technology company based in the Noho neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. Founded in 2012, Salido specializes in developing a comprehensive restaurant operating system designed to manage all aspects of a restaurant business through a single platform. This system includes features such as point-of-sale, customer relationship management, advanced reporting, labor management, and kitchen supply management. By providing these tools, Salido enables hospitality operators to control, analyze, and leverage their critical data, ultimately enhancing team performance and improving the overall guest experience. The company's mission is to elevate every aspect of the hospitality industry, starting with empowering the workforce through user-friendly software solutions.
Havenly offers online interior design services. Users connect with professional designers through style surveys and photo uploads, collaborate on designs, visualize rooms, seek advice, and purchase furniture and decor directly from the platform at guaranteed best prices.
Datasembly
Seed Round in 2015
Founded in 2014, Datasembly specializes in transforming unstructured web data into structured data. It aggregates millions of grocery and retail pricing records daily from various sources, providing valuable insights to CPG brands, retailers, and analytics firms for informed business decisions.
PlusMargin
Seed Round in 2015
Founded in 2015, PlusMargin is a New York-based software company specializing in predictive marketing for e-commerce platforms. Its platform analyzes shoppers' digital behavior using machine learning and behavioral psychology to predict purchase intent, enabling merchants to offer personalized promotions and increase conversion rates.