500 Global

Founded in 2010, 500 Global is a global venture capital firm with over $2 billion in assets under management. It invests in early-stage technology companies across 80+ countries, focusing on markets where technology and innovation can generate long-term value. With over 190 members based in more than 25 countries, the firm provides funding, mentorship, and connections to startups worldwide.

Clayton Bryan

Partner

Alba Zurriaga Carda

Global Head of Innovation Strategy

Tim Chae

Managing Partner

Shawn Chu

Principal

Itali Pedroni Collini

Director 500 Startups Brazil

Nicholas Davison

Director

Amal Dokhan

General Partner

Amal Enan

Partner

Atika French

Senior Associate

Vishal Harnal

Managing Partner

Laila Hassan

Venture Partner

Adrian Latortue

Investor

Moo Natavudh Pungcharoenpong

Venture Partner

Krating Poonpol

Partner

Mameaw Sapprasert

Partner

Peter Shin

Lead Manager

Sanjay Singhal

Partner

Pat Naranpat Thitipattakul

Investor

Christine Tsai

Founding Partner and CEO

Pedro Vieira

Partner

Tony Wang

Managing Partner

Bedy Yang

Managing Partner

Arief bin Johan Alimin

Associate

Guhyeonmo Simsa

Executive

Past deals in Android

TheNoorâ„¢

Seed Round in 2022
TheNoorâ„¢ is a Muslim lifestyle application designed to support users in their spiritual commitment and daily practices. The app features a modern Quran player that offers audio translations in five languages, facilitating continuous learning and deeper engagement with Islamic teachings. By providing resources to embrace an Islamic lifestyle, TheNoor aims to become the largest and fastest-growing platform of its kind, helping Muslims worldwide integrate their faith into everyday habits. The app focuses on making religious education accessible and relevant, ensuring that users can easily connect with their spirituality on the go.

Sofy

Seed Round in 2022
Sofy is a developer of no-code testing software that aims to enhance the quality of mobile applications. The company offers an autonomous testing solution for websites and Android apps, allowing developers to evaluate visual quality, performance, and reliability without the need for scripts or source code. Utilizing artificial intelligence, Sofy's software incorporates trainable robots to support iterative application development. This technology enables developers to effectively manage their application portfolios and assess their performance in comparison to competitors. By focusing on functionality, reliability, and user experience, Sofy facilitates the testing, deployment, and monitoring processes for mobile application developers.

Bluerabbit

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Bluerabbit supports a micro-social network and fosters community interaction. They boost the community by touching a button. Their apps are available on the apple play store and the google play store.

Miso

Venture Round in 2022
Miso is a company that specializes in providing on-demand home services in South Korea through its mobile applications for iOS and Android. The platform connects users with verified cleaning professionals and offers a range of services, including household cleaning, moving, installation, repair, flooring, relocation, and interior design. Miso's focus is on delivering high-quality, hotel-like cleaning experiences at home, supported by a rating system and convenient payment methods. In addition to its home services, Miso also offers search and recommendation APIs that empower businesses to create personalized and scalable user experiences. By utilizing advanced semantic intelligence and real-time clickstream analysis, Miso enables teams to enhance their online engagement and drive significant revenue growth without compromising user privacy.

Clockster

Seed Round in 2021
Clockster LLP is a technology company that specializes in developing a cloud-based human resource management platform. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Astana, Kazakhstan, Clockster offers a comprehensive time and attendance solution that enables businesses to track employee attendance, calculate work hours, and generate reports and analytics. The platform is accessible via mobile applications on both Android and iOS, catering primarily to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Clockster provides a free service for B2B companies with up to 100 employees, helping them reduce HR overhead by automating payroll and attendance processes. Additionally, the company offers premium services that include salary disbursements, hiring, and earned wage access. The platform features advanced capabilities such as geofencing and biometric clock-in devices, facilitating effective shift management, payroll processing, business communications, and task management for its clients.

Vivoo

Venture Round in 2021
Vivoo is a wellness company that offers personalized nutrition and lifestyle advice through its application. It uses weekly at-home urine tests to track parameters such as vitamin C, magnesium, calcium, salinity, oxidative stress, hydration, ketones, and protein, empowering users to understand their bodies and make healthier choices.

AppSamurai

Series A in 2020
AppSamurai is an AI-driven platform for user acquisition in mobile apps. Established in 2016, it offers advertisers global access to premium placements, helping them reach the right users at the right time through various campaign types.

eKomoditi Solutions Indonesia

Seed Round in 2019
eKomoditi creates android apps for farms. To increase the amount of data available on farms, they offer an electronic plantation control system, an operations management tool used in palm oil plantations. They provide solutions including application solutions, business intelligence, and due diligence.

Sofy

Seed Round in 2019
Sofy is a developer of no-code testing software that aims to enhance the quality of mobile applications. The company offers an autonomous testing solution for websites and Android apps, allowing developers to evaluate visual quality, performance, and reliability without the need for scripts or source code. Utilizing artificial intelligence, Sofy's software incorporates trainable robots to support iterative application development. This technology enables developers to effectively manage their application portfolios and assess their performance in comparison to competitors. By focusing on functionality, reliability, and user experience, Sofy facilitates the testing, deployment, and monitoring processes for mobile application developers.

FitzyTV

Seed Round in 2019
FitzyTV is an internet TV platform designed to help consumers watch and record all their streaming TV channels across multiple services in a single interface. It is currently available for Amazon FireTV, Android TV, Android Mobile, & Chromecast, with more platforms coming soon. It's users can watch and record any internet TV channel with their smartphone or smart TV. They can also add more channels by connecting a cable or satellite provider. It is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

KiKi

Pre Seed Round in 2019
KiKi is a social platform that connects like-minded individuals to share real-world experiences nearby. Launched in Spain in 2018, KiKi has since gained recognition, winning awards for its innovative approach to dating and friendship. Backed by prominent investors such as 500 Startups and DU Ventures, KiKi is available on both the App Store and Google Play Store.

Melltoo

Seed Round in 2019
Melltoo is a mobile marketplace designed for buying and selling secondhand goods without the need for in-person meetups. Available on both iPhones and Android devices, as well as through a mobile-responsive web application, Melltoo offers a platform that connects local buyers and sellers. The marketplace features a diverse range of products, including electronics, fashion items, home appliances, and children's goods. To enhance user confidence, Melltoo provides a money-back guarantee on every transaction, ensuring a secure and reliable trading experience for its users.

Prynt

Convertible Note in 2018
Prynt is a manufacturer of innovative smartphone camera cases that transform mobile devices into instant cameras. The case allows users to capture photos and print them instantly, without the need for ink, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth. Compatible with both iOS and Android phones, Prynt's unique feature is its ability to embed short videos within the printed photos, which can be accessed through its accompanying app. This functionality offers a creative and engaging way for users to share their memories, combining tangible prints with digital storytelling.

Popsa

Seed Round in 2018
Popsa is a technology-driven company specializing in the creation of personalized photo products, such as photobooks and calendars, using advanced AI technology. Recognized as one of the fastest-growing tech startups in the UK and ranked among the top software companies in Europe, Popsa leverages generative AI to analyze consumer photos and automatically generate customized products, simplifying the personalization process. Its award-winning app, available in 12 languages on iOS and Android, has attracted over 8 million users globally, with a significant portion of its orders coming from markets outside the UK. Popsa's approach not only facilitates the creation of physical memories but also encourages users to reflect on their lives and relationships through their photos. The company aims to become a comprehensive platform for exploring all life’s moments, including both joyful and challenging experiences, fostering a deeper understanding of oneself and connections with others.

Melltoo

Seed Round in 2018
Melltoo is a mobile marketplace designed for buying and selling secondhand goods without the need for in-person meetups. Available on both iPhones and Android devices, as well as through a mobile-responsive web application, Melltoo offers a platform that connects local buyers and sellers. The marketplace features a diverse range of products, including electronics, fashion items, home appliances, and children's goods. To enhance user confidence, Melltoo provides a money-back guarantee on every transaction, ensuring a secure and reliable trading experience for its users.

Government App Solutions

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Government App Solutions, Inc. prides itself on being a mobile app that provides the people with a true distracted driving enforcement platform. We help municipalities enforce texting and driving violations with the goal of lowering the death and injury rates caused by incidents. Our platform provides an iOS and Android mobile application to users (public and local government) which they use to submit videos of distracted drivers. This will aid cities in reducing the amount of cell phone use while driving and improve community, driver, and pedestrian safety. Our company works closely with local law enforcement and county traffic courts and we provide them with everything needed to efficiently issue tickets and enforce them. Our primary business focus is increasing road safety by ONLY allowing and accepting videos to be submitted by passengers and pedestrians. Our app’s technology automatically tracks the user’s location, time, date, route and other necessary information needed to issue and enforce tickets. Once the user records the violation (a video clip of the violation and the violator's license plate) it is encrypted and sent securely to our servers where it is digitally signed to prevent tampering. Videos are reviewed and the ticket can be issued once approved by local law enforcement. In summary, Government App Solutions is the first application and technology platform of its kind. We are the only provider of such a product and we are committed to reducing the prevalence of distracted driving. Since launch, local governments have asked us to expand our services to include vertical industries such as parking and code enforcement. We have been endorsed by State Representatives/Legislators, Mayors, Law Enforcement Agencies and even government agencies throughout the nation.

Vivoo

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Vivoo is a wellness company that offers personalized nutrition and lifestyle advice through its application. It uses weekly at-home urine tests to track parameters such as vitamin C, magnesium, calcium, salinity, oxidative stress, hydration, ketones, and protein, empowering users to understand their bodies and make healthier choices.

AppSamurai

Seed Round in 2017
AppSamurai is an AI-driven platform for user acquisition in mobile apps. Established in 2016, it offers advertisers global access to premium placements, helping them reach the right users at the right time through various campaign types.

Popsa

Seed Round in 2017
Popsa is a technology-driven company specializing in the creation of personalized photo products, such as photobooks and calendars, using advanced AI technology. Recognized as one of the fastest-growing tech startups in the UK and ranked among the top software companies in Europe, Popsa leverages generative AI to analyze consumer photos and automatically generate customized products, simplifying the personalization process. Its award-winning app, available in 12 languages on iOS and Android, has attracted over 8 million users globally, with a significant portion of its orders coming from markets outside the UK. Popsa's approach not only facilitates the creation of physical memories but also encourages users to reflect on their lives and relationships through their photos. The company aims to become a comprehensive platform for exploring all life’s moments, including both joyful and challenging experiences, fostering a deeper understanding of oneself and connections with others.

Prynt

Series A in 2016
Prynt is a manufacturer of innovative smartphone camera cases that transform mobile devices into instant cameras. The case allows users to capture photos and print them instantly, without the need for ink, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth. Compatible with both iOS and Android phones, Prynt's unique feature is its ability to embed short videos within the printed photos, which can be accessed through its accompanying app. This functionality offers a creative and engaging way for users to share their memories, combining tangible prints with digital storytelling.

Sentio

Seed Round in 2016
Sentio, founded in 2014 and based in Burlingame, California, specializes in the manufacturing and distribution of Superbook laptops. The company has developed an innovative application called Senito, designed to enhance the functionality of smartphones by enabling them to operate like a desktop computer. This application features a multi-window framework, memory management, and app optimization, allowing users to maximize productivity with their Android devices. By providing a hardware shell that transforms smartphones into laptops, Sentio aims to create a seamless computing experience, positioning itself at the forefront of mobile productivity solutions. The company has gained traction in the market, achieving significant presales for its Superbook product.

ROCK PAMPER SCISSORS

Seed Round in 2016
ROCK PAMPER SCISSORS is a mobile application designed to transform the process of booking haircuts. Available on both iPhone and Android, the app focuses on connecting users with local, talented hairdressers rather than salons, catering specifically to the preferences of the millennial generation. Users can utilize a unique 'Now' button to instantly discover available stylists in their area who can accommodate appointments within the next hour or two. This approach not only simplifies the booking process but also empowers stylists to develop their individual identities and personal brands, enhancing their visibility and appeal to potential clients.

My Child

Seed Round in 2016
My Child is an app which tell you about your child's growth and figure out developmental disorder. It gives you information about your child's key areas of consideration after you answer the questionnaire. The app is for children between from 11 to 24 months and asks you about the areas of growth during that particular period.

Call Levels

Seed Round in 2015
Call Levels is a mobile application that provides real-time financial monitoring and notification services for users interested in tracking various financial assets. The app allows users to select their desired financial asset and set specific price levels for alerts, ensuring they receive immediate notifications via phone, Apple Watch, and email when their specified price points are reached. This platform is designed to empower both individual investors and financial institutions by offering a reliable asset monitoring system that simplifies the process of keeping track of market dynamics, including stocks, commodities, and indices. Additionally, users have the option to share their alert levels with others, fostering a more informed investment community.

Vital Hint Korea

Seed Round in 2015
VitalHint is a food & video contents-oriented platform in a combination of optimized data search and preference match based on individual user’s profiling. It launched mobile service approx. 2 years ago in Korea; keeps running one of top-notch applications leading Korea app market, especially in foodtech field; named best application of the year, 2015 in Android Google Play Store and No.1 app in iOS App Store. The number of regular subscribers has reached 1.5mil since service launched in 2014, and MAU increased up to 0.6mil this year. They started their mobile services in Korea, but now they are preparing to expand their biz path to SE Asia and China, and also looking for other business opportunities like personal recommendation service of food and cooking ingredients. The basic concept they are pursuing is to offer people a happy eating life as a gift. People eat at least 2 or 3 times a day, which means they have to make such a happy but hard decision at the same time: what shall we eat today? They just started focusing on such a primitive but essential question trying to figure out a solution; however their ideas and challenges are not limited to just ‘eating’ and ‘cooking’. They boost their creativities and explore new business possibilities, thinking YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT. They ultimately seeking to offer seamless food curating services for people who want awesome dishes suiting their personal preferences. Eating itself is a very personal experience. They are keen to look deep into their personal dietary preferences and lifestyle, and offer them the best-optimized food contents using eye-catching visual formats like vivid gifs and videos – whet their appetite and make them slave over a stove spending hours cooking for their loving people.

Zya

Convertible Note in 2015
Zya, Inc. is an entertainment-technology company based in Calabasas, California, specializing in music creation and expression. Founded in 2008 by Matt Serletic, a former Chairman and CEO of Virgin Records and a Grammy-award winning producer, Zya aims to transform how individuals interact with music. The company develops innovative mobile applications such as Zya, a music gaming app that allows users to select genres, create beats, and mix vocal melodies for sharing on social media platforms, and Ditty, which enables users to send musical messages accompanied by chosen songs. Zya’s technology platform facilitates personalized musical communication and collaboration across various devices and integrates with multiple global platforms, thereby democratizing music creation for a diverse audience.

uTrack TV

Venture Round in 2015
uTrack TV is a video-on-demand platform that specializes in live streaming events, particularly in the realms of motorsports and entertainment. The platform offers a diverse array of content, including live events, championships, documentaries, and biographies, both original and produced by third parties. Utilizing advanced mobile application technology, uTrack TV ensures compatibility with any connected device, allowing fans to access live broadcasts and real-time race data effortlessly. By bridging the gap between event organizers, sponsors, and audiences, uTrack TV enhances the market value of championships through increased viewership and sponsorship opportunities. The platform is available as a free app on both Android and iOS, catering to a global audience.

SkyGiraffe

Series A in 2015
SkyGiraffe, Inc. is a developer of an enterprise mobility platform that enables businesses to access their line of business applications and enterprise data from any device. Founded in 2012 and based in San Mateo, California, the company provides a secure, code-free platform that allows organizations to create and deploy mobile applications tailored to the specific needs of their workforce. SkyGiraffe’s technology supports real-time data management by enabling employees to read from and write back to existing backend systems through customized mobile apps. The platform is designed to serve various industries including logistics, retail, manufacturing, healthcare, energy, hospitality, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, real estate, and finance, offering enhanced security and user-based app permissions while reducing maintenance costs.

VideoSelfie

Seed Round in 2014
VideoSelfie, previously known as Unda, is a mobile first, video messaging app for iOS and Android. VideoSelfie has taken video messaging to the next level and is now focusing on recording, decorating, editing and sharing, although some basic messaging and community functions from Unda are kept. The main technology the company has built involves face tracking and motion tracking, which makes graphics added to videos interactive by detecting the movement of the camera and the movement of your head. Users tap the GIF button, pick a graphic then configure basic settings like enabling face tracking, making the graphic full size, or changing the animation speed. Then you pick a video filter and start recording, optionally adding music. The app ships with its own standard transparent GIFs, but it supports transparent PNGs if you want to add your own. VideoSelfie is the fastest way to send video messages to your friends.

Mykoon co.,ltd.

Seed Round in 2014
Plugger solves the dead phone problem. Plugger offers battery swapping & portable chargers at local convenience stores. For only $3, costumers can have their dead battery swapped for a newly charged one. For Apple devices (non-removable batteries), we provide a portable-battery sharing membership. Costumers join our service by purchasing our branded portable batteries, which can be swapped out for $3. Plugger currently has over 100 service locations in Seoul, Korea. By the end of 2015, Plugger will be in over 600 locations in Korea. Our partner stores continue to request the expansion of our service to their storefronts. Our goal for 2016 is to expand into new Asian markets, which will help us reach $10M in sales. We will continue to develop and roll-out new services, including Plugger branded smartphone accessories. We will use our established partner-store relationships as our distribution channel for new product launches. We're fundraising! Please contact us to meet.

Taamkru

Seed Round in 2014
Taamkru operates an e-learning platform designed for kindergarten-aged children, available on iOS and Android devices. The platform, accessible via the company's website and mobile app, offers educational content created by specialists in education and child development, making learning engaging and fun for young users. Parents can monitor their child's progress and compare it with peers globally.

Between

Series C in 2014
Between is a mobile application developed by VCNC, a South Korean company founded in 2011. The app is designed specifically for couples, allowing them to create, share, and preserve their special moments together. By focusing on enhancing offline social relationships, Between offers a private space for couples to communicate, share photos, and document important milestones. It is available for download on both the iTunes Store and Google Play Market, making it accessible to a wide audience. Through its user-friendly interface, Between aims to strengthen emotional connections between partners by providing tools that facilitate meaningful interactions and memories.

KangaDo

Seed Round in 2014
KangaDo is a free app for iPhone and Android that enables busy parents and their trusted friends, to help each other get more done. All with peace of mind.

Neuroware.io

Seed Round in 2014
Neuroware.io is a company focused on helping organizations and individuals explore and implement distributed ledger technologies, primarily in Southeast Asia. Founded in 2014 and based in Malaysia, Neuroware.io develops open source software solutions that facilitate the creation of blockchain applications. Its offerings include a customizable open-source wallet framework and BrainControl, a versatile wallet compatible with multiple platforms such as iPhone, Android, and desktop operating systems. Additionally, the company provides training and educational resources to raise awareness about blockchain technology, as well as organizes community events to foster understanding and collaboration in this emerging field. Neuroware.io's services encompass on-chain data storage, decentralized identity and authentication, and public key logistics, enabling clients to effectively leverage the benefits of blockchain technology.

Vessel

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

Quest Technologies

Pre Seed Round in 2014
Quest Technologies is a developer of a mobile application designed to provide answers to user inquiries through a community-driven platform. The application allows individuals to ask questions via text message or through its iPhone and Android apps, facilitating quick responses from nearby users. By leveraging automatic geotagging, Quest connects users with others in their vicinity, enabling them to receive answers from fellow community members. The company emphasizes the value of human interaction in information sharing, positioning itself as a forward-thinking solution for smartphone users seeking immediate assistance and insights.

Burner

Series A in 2013
Burner, established in 2012 and based in Los Angeles, is a mobile software company specializing in privacy and communication management. It develops the Burner app, which allows users to obtain and manage additional, temporary phone numbers for voice, SMS, and MMS communications. Users can acquire multiple numbers, each functioning as a private line on their iPhone or Android device, and choose to keep or 'burn' (discard) them as needed. The app also offers features like SMS scam filtering and monitoring.

Cardinal Blue Software

Seed Round in 2013
Cardinal Blue Software, Inc. is a technology company based in Mountain View, California, and Taipei, Taiwan, that specializes in creating social applications for mobile platforms. Founded in 2009, it is best known for its flagship product, PicCollage, a popular app that allows users to easily create and share photo collages on iOS, Android, and Windows 10. The app has consistently ranked among the top photography applications in multiple countries, enabling users to design free-form collages from their mobile photos and share them via social media or print. In addition to PicCollage, Cardinal Blue has developed other social applications, including Tribute Balloon, which conveys messages of hope, and Friend Stock, a social game. The company has a strong development background, utilizing Ruby on Rails, and has garnered investment from various venture capital firms.

Tapas Media

Seed Round in 2013
Tapas Media, Inc. operates Tapastic, an online platform and community designed for independent comic artists and visual storytellers. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, the company provides a space for over 50,000 creators to publish serialized webcomics and novels, attracting more than 2 million unique monthly readers. Users spend a combined total of 70 million minutes on the platform each month, contributing to over 5 billion readings of stories to date. Tapas Media also collaborates with top creators to co-produce original intellectual properties that can be adapted into television series, films, games, or physical books. The platform's audience consists predominantly of female millennials, primarily located in the United States, and the Tapas app has surpassed 2 million downloads, ranking as one of the top-grossing comics apps on both iOS and Android.

SkyGiraffe

Seed Round in 2013
SkyGiraffe, Inc. is a developer of an enterprise mobility platform that enables businesses to access their line of business applications and enterprise data from any device. Founded in 2012 and based in San Mateo, California, the company provides a secure, code-free platform that allows organizations to create and deploy mobile applications tailored to the specific needs of their workforce. SkyGiraffe’s technology supports real-time data management by enabling employees to read from and write back to existing backend systems through customized mobile apps. The platform is designed to serve various industries including logistics, retail, manufacturing, healthcare, energy, hospitality, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, real estate, and finance, offering enhanced security and user-based app permissions while reducing maintenance costs.

VideoSelfie

Seed Round in 2013
VideoSelfie, previously known as Unda, is a mobile first, video messaging app for iOS and Android. VideoSelfie has taken video messaging to the next level and is now focusing on recording, decorating, editing and sharing, although some basic messaging and community functions from Unda are kept. The main technology the company has built involves face tracking and motion tracking, which makes graphics added to videos interactive by detecting the movement of the camera and the movement of your head. Users tap the GIF button, pick a graphic then configure basic settings like enabling face tracking, making the graphic full size, or changing the animation speed. Then you pick a video filter and start recording, optionally adding music. The app ships with its own standard transparent GIFs, but it supports transparent PNGs if you want to add your own. VideoSelfie is the fastest way to send video messages to your friends.

GreenGar

Seed Round in 2013
GreenGar is a dynamic startup founded by two University of Southern California alumni, specializing in the development of collaborative applications. The company has successfully launched approximately a dozen engaging and practical apps for iOS, Mac, and Android platforms, with notable titles including Whiteboard: Collaborative Drawing and Brain Tuner. Since its inception, GreenGar has achieved significant milestones, surpassing 13 million downloads by January 2013, and its applications rank among the most popular on the Apple App Store. With a diverse team based in Ho Chi Minh City, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, GreenGar serves a global user base, facilitating real-time collaboration across various categories, from games to productivity tools.

MyPermissions

Series A in 2013
MyPermissions develops software to safeguard users' personal data across web and mobile platforms. Its products include MyPermissions Cleaner (a browser extension) and Permissions (an iOS/Android app), enabling users to monitor, control, and clean up applications accessing their private information.

Cliptone

Seed Round in 2013
Cliptone is a messaging application that enables its users to send creative voice messages to their friends. It allows its users to record a clip up to 10 seconds; apply voice filters and background music; and more. Cliptone was launched on March 3, 2012 in Toronto, Ontario.

Lingualeo

Venture Round in 2012
Lingualeo is an online language learning platform that focuses on helping users improve their English skills through engaging and interactive methods. With a user base of 17 million people globally, Lingualeo addresses the common challenges faced by language learners by fostering motivation and providing diverse learning materials. The platform utilizes authentic content, such as movies, music, and books, to enhance the learning experience. Users can participate in structured training sessions, complete tasks, and track their progress with the aid of a character named Leo. Lingualeo is accessible across multiple devices, including web platforms and mobile applications for iOS, Android, and Windows Phone, ensuring that learners can study anytime and anywhere.

Tapas Media

Seed Round in 2012
Tapas Media, Inc. operates Tapastic, an online platform and community designed for independent comic artists and visual storytellers. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, the company provides a space for over 50,000 creators to publish serialized webcomics and novels, attracting more than 2 million unique monthly readers. Users spend a combined total of 70 million minutes on the platform each month, contributing to over 5 billion readings of stories to date. Tapas Media also collaborates with top creators to co-produce original intellectual properties that can be adapted into television series, films, games, or physical books. The platform's audience consists predominantly of female millennials, primarily located in the United States, and the Tapas app has surpassed 2 million downloads, ranking as one of the top-grossing comics apps on both iOS and Android.

Pal+

Seed Round in 2012
Pal+ is a Taiwanese technology company established in 2012, currently headquartered in Taipei. It operates a free mobile messaging application available on iOS and Android platforms, previously known as Cubie. The app enables users to create and share images, videos, voice messages, and drawings while engaging in real-time conversations with friends, offering an enriched communication experience beyond traditional text-based messaging.

Burner

Angel Round in 2012
Burner, established in 2012 and based in Los Angeles, is a mobile software company specializing in privacy and communication management. It develops the Burner app, which allows users to obtain and manage additional, temporary phone numbers for voice, SMS, and MMS communications. Users can acquire multiple numbers, each functioning as a private line on their iPhone or Android device, and choose to keep or 'burn' (discard) them as needed. The app also offers features like SMS scam filtering and monitoring.

Pixowl

Seed Round in 2012
Pixowl Inc. is a mobile game development company founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional development studios in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The company focuses on creating engaging games for casual gamers, children, and families, offering titles under various brands including Pixowl, Greedy Grub, Doodle Grub, Safari Party, and The Sandbox. One of its standout games, "The Sandbox," has gained significant acclaim, being recognized by Apple as one of the Best Games of 2012. This game allows players to create and share pixelated worlds, positioning it alongside popular titles like Minecraft in the world-building genre. Pixowl aims to enhance player experiences through character-driven storylines and comic book art, catering to a diverse audience with its family-friendly gaming offerings. As of 2018, Pixowl operates as a subsidiary of Animoca Brands Corporation Limited.

Proven

Series A in 2012
Proven is a hiring tool tailored for small businesses, providing an employment application software that simplifies the recruitment process. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the platform allows employers to manage hiring tasks directly from their smartphones or tablets. Users can post job openings on platforms like Craigslist, as well as review resumes, respond to candidates, and contact them efficiently. Proven's fully native apps for iOS and Android enhance the hiring experience by making it accessible and convenient for busy employers.

Toshl

Seed Round in 2012
Toshl Inc. is a mobile finance and budgeting tool that assists users in tracking and managing their daily expenses, organizing bills, and creating budgets. Launched in 2012 and based in Mountain View, California, the application is available on iOS, Windows, and Android platforms. Toshl provides users with various features, including graphs, charts, and infographics, which help visualize budgeting progress. The app also includes functionalities such as touchID support for security, a new category and tagging system, and near real-time currency conversion updates. By moving personal finance management beyond traditional spreadsheets, Toshl aims to empower individuals to better understand their spending habits and maintain their financial health.

Lumatic

Venture Round in 2012
Lumatic provides landmark and photo driven navigation software for mobile devices. Lumatic makes the mobile experience more human, starting with location. Six of the seven billion people on the planet have never used a streetmap. Now that a billion people have smartphones, either Google is going to teach a whole lot of people to read maps or a new UI will be introduced. Lumatic is that new UI. Lumatic is introducing a photo-driven interface for pedestrian navigation and offering the underlying location service to other mobile developers.

OneSchool

Seed Round in 2012
OneSchool Inc. is a technology company based in Berkeley, California, that develops a mobile application designed specifically for college students. The app provides a comprehensive suite of features, including access to campus maps, course schedules, directories for students and faculty, bus routes and trackers, as well as news and information about student groups. By centralizing these resources, OneSchool aims to enhance the campus experience and facilitate better communication and navigation for its users.

Trigger.io

Seed Round in 2012
Trigger.io is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in cross-platform mobile development. Their primary product is a framework designed to help web developers create native mobile apps efficiently. The platform focuses on using HTML5 and regularly updates to reduce data consumption, making it easier for developers to build applications quickly.

Incredible Labs

Seed Round in 2011
Incredible Labs, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2011 that specializes in artificial intelligence software. The firm is best known for developing Donna, a mobile anticipatory assistant designed to predict and address users' needs proactively. Through its innovative approach, Incredible Labs aims to enhance personal productivity and streamline daily tasks by leveraging advanced AI technology.

FastCustomer

Seed Round in 2011
FastCustomer, Inc. is a technology company based in Washington, D.C., founded in 2011. It offers a mobile application that allows users to bypass hold times and connect directly with customer service representatives at various companies, including those in the Fortune 500. The application is compatible with both iPhone and Android devices. FastCustomer's innovative call handling software eliminates waiting times by providing instant replies via messages when communication lines are busy and ensuring customers receive calls back as soon as previous calls conclude. This approach not only enhances the customer experience by reducing frustration associated with long hold times but also assists companies in improving their overall customer service interactions.

Cardinal Blue Software

Seed Round in 2011
Cardinal Blue Software, Inc. is a technology company based in Mountain View, California, and Taipei, Taiwan, that specializes in creating social applications for mobile platforms. Founded in 2009, it is best known for its flagship product, PicCollage, a popular app that allows users to easily create and share photo collages on iOS, Android, and Windows 10. The app has consistently ranked among the top photography applications in multiple countries, enabling users to design free-form collages from their mobile photos and share them via social media or print. In addition to PicCollage, Cardinal Blue has developed other social applications, including Tribute Balloon, which conveys messages of hope, and Friend Stock, a social game. The company has a strong development background, utilizing Ruby on Rails, and has garnered investment from various venture capital firms.

Inporia

Seed Round in 2011
Inporia, Inc. is an e-commerce company based in Palo Alto, California, established in 2011. The company is known for its flagship product, Kaleidoscope, an inspiration e-commerce app and widget launched for Android in February 2011 and subsequently for iPhone in April 2011. Kaleidoscope is the first of a series of e-commerce-driven applications that Inporia plans to develop. The founding team comprises Ryan Junee, a seasoned entrepreneur with a background in technology startups, and Max Skibinsky, along with team members Sarah Kunst and Simon Ratner. Inporia has successfully secured $1.25 million in seed funding from notable investors and venture capital firms, positioning itself for further growth in the e-commerce landscape.

Lightbox

Seed Round in 2011
Lightbox is a company that specializes in developing mobile applications for Android devices. Their flagship product, Lightbox Photos, enhances the user experience by replacing the standard camera app on Android phones. This application seamlessly syncs users' photos with social media platforms and offers cloud storage for images on Lightbox.com. The innovative approach to mobile photography has positioned Lightbox as a notable player in
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