TheNoor™
Seed Round in 2022
TheNoor™ 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.
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.
Slinger
Seed Round in 2019
About Slinger Media, LLC: Launched on December 31, 2015, Slinger is a free iPhone app that allows users to save and share their best vertical videos with the world. Built for creators by creators, Slinger was co-founded by Sharon Lourduraj, Gabe Rozenberg, and Snapchat influencer Chris Carmichael. As a handheld gallery for vertical videos, Slinger offers an immersive viewing experience and fosters a more meaningful connection between the viewer and the content than would be possible on a horizontal screen or laptop.
KAKEHASHI
Series B in 2019
KAKEHASHI Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2016 that specializes in developing software as a service (SaaS) applications tailored for health insurance claim and drug history management, specifically designed for dispensing pharmacists using iPads. The company's mission is to bridge the gap between medical treatment and patients, aiming to enhance the healthcare landscape in Japan, which is known for its advanced medical technology and systems. As Japan faces a rapidly aging population, with projections indicating that by 2060, a significant portion of the population will be over 65, KAKEHASHI is committed to innovating healthcare solutions that support and improve the quality of life for this demographic, thereby contributing to the future of medical care in the country.
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.
KAKEHASHI
Series A in 2018
KAKEHASHI Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2016 that specializes in developing software as a service (SaaS) applications tailored for health insurance claim and drug history management, specifically designed for dispensing pharmacists using iPads. The company's mission is to bridge the gap between medical treatment and patients, aiming to enhance the healthcare landscape in Japan, which is known for its advanced medical technology and systems. As Japan faces a rapidly aging population, with projections indicating that by 2060, a significant portion of the population will be over 65, KAKEHASHI is committed to innovating healthcare solutions that support and improve the quality of life for this demographic, thereby contributing to the future of medical care in the country.
PURPLE GO
Seed Round in 2018
Founded in 2017, Purple Go develops a mobile application for opticians, available on iOS. Its platform streamlines operations by allowing opticians to select frames, book appointments, view price sheets, and send follow-up emails. The company aims to enhance consumer experience and efficiency within the eyewear industry.
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 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.
Melodics
Seed Round in 2017
Melodics Limited is a company based in Auckland, New Zealand, that specializes in developing an application aimed at enhancing users' pad drumming skills. Founded in 2014, Melodics employs adaptive learning techniques and data-driven approaches to provide personalized music education tailored to individual abilities and musical preferences. The application features a diverse range of musical genres, including hip hop, EDM, funk, jazz, and more, allowing users to explore various styles while learning. By focusing on rhythm, timing, and muscle memory, the platform aims to deepen users' understanding of contemporary music patterns and theory. The application is compatible with iPhone and iPad devices, making it accessible for music enthusiasts looking to improve their skills in a fun and engaging manner.
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 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.
WiFi Chua
Seed Round in 2016
WiFi Chua is a prominent application in Vietnam that facilitates the sharing and searching of free WiFi passwords. Founded in 2014, it has become the leading WiFi-sharing platform in the country, boasting 18 million users and over 2 million WiFi access points both locally and internationally. The application enables users to quickly find free WiFi connections, engage in various activities such as playing games, and access content such as stories, all within a single interface. Following its launch on iOS, WiFi Chua rapidly ascended to the top position on the App Store within two days, maintaining that status for two consecutive months. The company aims to foster a robust community centered around WiFi sharing, allowing users to connect seamlessly and conveniently.
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.
Melodics
Seed Round in 2016
Melodics Limited is a company based in Auckland, New Zealand, that specializes in developing an application aimed at enhancing users' pad drumming skills. Founded in 2014, Melodics employs adaptive learning techniques and data-driven approaches to provide personalized music education tailored to individual abilities and musical preferences. The application features a diverse range of musical genres, including hip hop, EDM, funk, jazz, and more, allowing users to explore various styles while learning. By focusing on rhythm, timing, and muscle memory, the platform aims to deepen users' understanding of contemporary music patterns and theory. The application is compatible with iPhone and iPad devices, making it accessible for music enthusiasts looking to improve their skills in a fun and engaging manner.
Yogome is a Mexico-based company that develops educational games aimed at K-12 children, specifically targeting ages 4 to 11. The company offers a subscription-based e-learning application that transforms the learning experience into an engaging adventure through interactive and multilingual games. These games cover essential subjects such as English, Science, Math, Geography, and History, and are designed by pedagogical experts. Utilizing appealing characters known as "Yogotars," Yogome's products have gained recognition, ranking among the top 10 in the education category of the Apple App Store. The company aims to establish itself as a global brand focused on children's education and development.
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.
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.
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.
Melodics
Seed Round in 2015
Melodics Limited is a company based in Auckland, New Zealand, that specializes in developing an application aimed at enhancing users' pad drumming skills. Founded in 2014, Melodics employs adaptive learning techniques and data-driven approaches to provide personalized music education tailored to individual abilities and musical preferences. The application features a diverse range of musical genres, including hip hop, EDM, funk, jazz, and more, allowing users to explore various styles while learning. By focusing on rhythm, timing, and muscle memory, the platform aims to deepen users' understanding of contemporary music patterns and theory. The application is compatible with iPhone and iPad devices, making it accessible for music enthusiasts looking to improve their skills in a fun and engaging manner.
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.
Trance Inc. is a technology-focused company that develops an online platform for the dance community, allowing users to watch, record, and share dance videos. Incorporated in 2014 and based in Mountain View, California, Trance provides a space for dancers to connect with audiences through original music videos. Accessible through iPhones, the platform enables dancers to promote their work and engage with viewers anytime and anywhere, effectively merging technology with the art of dance.
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.
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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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Kodable
Seed Round in 2014
Kodable is a comprehensive programming curriculum used by over half of U.S. elementary schools. It introduces logical thinking to students before they learn to read, using scripted lesson plans for teachers and an interactive block-based game platform.
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+ 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.
eSpark, Inc. is an educational technology company that specializes in developing iPad-based applications for school students. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in San Francisco, California, eSpark aims to enhance learning experiences through its innovative tools. The company's flagship products include Frontier, which motivates students to engage in writing, and eSpark, which offers differentiated instruction in mathematics and English Language Arts for elementary school learners. eSpark is committed to creating a student-centered learning environment, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to achieve their academic and personal aspirations.
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.
Curious Hat
Seed Round in 2012
Curious Hat is a company that develops interactive educational mobile applications aimed at enhancing children's creativity skills. By engaging children with the real world, the applications foster parent-child interaction and collaboration. The company has released nine apps on the Apple Store, with "Curious Playground" being its flagship offering. This core application allows parents to actively participate in their child's mobile activities, leveraging the widespread use of mobile devices. Curious Hat is in the process of evolving "Curious Playground" into a cloud-based platform that will integrate all its applications into a cohesive ecosystem. This development will enable existing apps to serve as content creation tools for other applications, enriching the activities available within the platform.
Timbuktu Labs
Seed Round in 2012
Timbuktu Labs Inc. is an educational technology company that specializes in developing engaging mobile applications for children. Founded in 2011 and based in Venice, California, the company focuses on creating kid-friendly content primarily for the iPad. Its product lineup includes Timbuktu Pizza, a mobile game that allows children to create their own pizza recipes; Dooper School, an integrated play experience combining mobile games, videos, books, and smart toys; Timbuktu Magazine, a digital publication aimed at children aged 6 to 10; and Timbuktu Workshops. The company emphasizes creativity and imagination as essential tools for learning, with all its products designed in Milan and developed in San Francisco. Timbuktu Labs has received multiple accolades, including Best Design at LAUNCH Education and Kids 2012, and has been recognized by Apple in its selection of top educational apps.
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 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.
Applauze
Seed Round in 2012
Applauze, previously known as 955Dreams Inc., is a mobile application developer focused on enhancing the event discovery and ticket purchasing experience. Launched in March 2013, the Applauze app provides users access to a vast array of events, including concerts, theater productions, sports games, and community gatherings across 41 U.S. cities and 5 Canadian cities. Utilizing data analytics and machine learning, the application intelligently recommends events tailored to users' preferences, facilitating the purchase of tickets from both primary sellers and secondary markets. Applauze aims to create engaging and immersive mobile products, combining high-quality design with educational content to foster meaningful connections between artists and their audiences. The company is composed of a dedicated team of designers and developers passionate about delivering innovative solutions in the event industry.
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.
eSpark, Inc. is an educational technology company that specializes in developing iPad-based applications for school students. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in San Francisco, California, eSpark aims to enhance learning experiences through its innovative tools. The company's flagship products include Frontier, which motivates students to engage in writing, and eSpark, which offers differentiated instruction in mathematics and English Language Arts for elementary school learners. eSpark is committed to creating a student-centered learning environment, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to achieve their academic and personal aspirations.
Yogome is a Mexico-based company that develops educational games aimed at K-12 children, specifically targeting ages 4 to 11. The company offers a subscription-based e-learning application that transforms the learning experience into an engaging adventure through interactive and multilingual games. These games cover essential subjects such as English, Science, Math, Geography, and History, and are designed by pedagogical experts. Utilizing appealing characters known as "Yogotars," Yogome's products have gained recognition, ranking among the top 10 in the education category of the Apple App Store. The company aims to establish itself as a global brand focused on children's education and development.
Snapette
Seed Round in 2011
Snapette is a mobile app that facilitates local fashion shopping. It enables users to browse and share photos of products available in nearby stores, fostering a community-driven platform. For partnered brands and retailers, Snapette serves as a real-time marketing tool, attracting targeted customers and boosting store traffic. The app is exclusively available for iOS devices.
Tiny Post
Seed Round in 2011
Tiny Review is now Tiny Post!
Tiny Review is like Instagram for Yelp reviews. Say what you think about a place quickly: take a picture and write 3 words. Follow people whose recommendations you trust. Quickly get an impression based on other tiny reviews: "Butter, Overrated, Line", on Tartine in SF. We make reviews fun, short, and easy.
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.
410 Labs, Inc. is a technology company based in Baltimore, Maryland, founded in 2010. The company specializes in developing applications that enhance communication and information access. Its flagship product, Chuck, is an iPhone application designed for managing email more effectively. In addition to Chuck, 410 Labs has created other tools such as Replyz, which facilitates interactions with helpful individuals, and Shortmail, which aims to simplify and improve the email experience. The company focuses on utilizing message cleanup technologies that allow users to manage their communications more efficiently, including the ability to delete large volumes of messages simultaneously. Through its innovative applications, 410 Labs seeks to transform how people communicate and access information.
AppyZoo
Seed Round in 2011
Stickery is a mobile learning game platform for parents to manage kids' playtime. It is developed by AppyZoo Inc.
Many parents use their iPhones as a "babysitter" because kids (3-5 yrs old) love it vs traditional toys. The problem: most apps don't help parents to prepare kids for school because they are either too fun (games) or boring (education apps).
Stickery is a story-based suite of apps built by 2 ex-Stanford entrepreneurs & an award-winning kids' media producer. All our game content is based on preschool curriculum standards & approved by educators. Our apps collect usage data to generate progress reports for parents. These reports help them track the learning value of playtime on the iPhone.
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.
Founded in 2010, Evoz is a Los Altos-based company specializing in secure, WiFi-enabled baby monitoring solutions. Their app transforms iOS devices into remote baby monitors, offering end-to-end encryption and a suite of parenting tools, including data tracking, content resources, scrapbooking, and sleep coaching services.
Applauze
Seed Round in 2011
Applauze, previously known as 955Dreams Inc., is a mobile application developer focused on enhancing the event discovery and ticket purchasing experience. Launched in March 2013, the Applauze app provides users access to a vast array of events, including concerts, theater productions, sports games, and community gatherings across 41 U.S. cities and 5 Canadian cities. Utilizing data analytics and machine learning, the application intelligently recommends events tailored to users' preferences, facilitating the purchase of tickets from both primary sellers and secondary markets. Applauze aims to create engaging and immersive mobile products, combining high-quality design with educational content to foster meaningful connections between artists and their audiences. The company is composed of a dedicated team of designers and developers passionate about delivering innovative solutions in the event industry.
Wander (f. YongoPal)
Seed Round in 2011
Wander (YongoPal) provides the opportunity to explore the world and immerse yourself in new cultural experiences through your iPhone, with new friends serving as your local guides.
In its first iteration, the application takes the form of a structured pen-pal experience built around mission-prompted photo and text based interactions. It emphasizes one-on-one interactions between people of similar ages in different parts of the world.
Khush, Inc. is a company based in Atlanta, Georgia, founded in 2009, specializing in the development of intelligent music applications for mobile devices. The company is known for its flagship product, LaDiDa, a reverse karaoke application for iPhone that analyzes users' voices and composes music to match their vocal performances. Through its innovative approach, Khush aims to enhance the music creation experience for users by leveraging technology to personalize and adapt musical compositions.
Wander (f. YongoPal)
Angel Round in 2010
Wander (YongoPal) provides the opportunity to explore the world and immerse yourself in new cultural experiences through your iPhone, with new friends serving as your local guides.
In its first iteration, the application takes the form of a structured pen-pal experience built around mission-prompted photo and text based interactions. It emphasizes one-on-one interactions between people of similar ages in different parts of the world.
WakeMate
Seed Round in 2010
WakeMate makes personalized alarm clocks that sync with both a user's body and their cell phone, enabling the iPhone alarm system to sound at the end of a REM cycle.
The application/ wristband system also provides a full sleep analysis on their Analytics Platform.
The WakeMate uses a science called actigraphy to analyze your sleep. Actigraphy uses an actigraph (the WakeMate unit) placed on a subject’s wrist to monitor the motion. The motion data is then analyzed to determine sleep patterns and circadian rhythms of the subject.
WakeMate was funded by the startup incubator [Y Combinator](/comany/y-combinator).