500 Labs

500 Global, formerly known as 500 Startups, is a venture capital firm and incubator based in Mountain View, California, founded in 2010. The firm specializes in seed investments, primarily focusing on early-stage technology and financial services startups across various sectors, including biotech, e-commerce, fintech, and digital healthcare. 500 Global operates a four-month accelerator program, where it typically invests between $0.05 million and $1 million for a 5 to 10 percent equity stake in companies with at least $100,000 in monthly revenue. The firm targets a global market, with particular emphasis on regions such as the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Since its inception, it has invested in over 2,200 startups and supports the growth of innovation ecosystems through educational programs and partnerships. 500 Global also prioritizes investments in companies led by minority founders, reflecting its commitment to diverse entrepreneurial leadership.

Amjad Ahmad

General Partner

Chandini Ammineni

Partner

André Marcel Bally

Investor Relations Associate

Timothy Chae

Managing Partner

Amal Enan

Partner

Max Fram-Schwartz

Venture Partner

Christine Herron

Advisor

Twwo Pun Jaruthassanakul

Investment Associate

Yolanda Kim

Principal

Matt Lerner

Partner

Jon Li

Director, Investor Relations

Jasmine Liew

Investment Manager

Robert Neivert

Venture Partner

Khailee Ng

Managing Partner

Krating Poonpol Ph.D

Partner

Ruangroj Poonpol

Venture Partner

Natavudh Pungcharoenpong

Partner

Mameaw Sapprasert

Partner

Reena Sharma

Investor Relations Associate

Mike Sigal

Partner, FinTech

Sanjay Singhal

Partner, Canada

Tanya Soman

Venture Partner

Paulina Szyrmer

Head of Global Education

Pat Naranpat Thitipattakul

Investor

Christine Tsai

Co-Founder, Partner & Chief Executive Officer

Tony Wang

Managing Partner

Bedy Yang

Managing Partner

Paul Yoo

Chief Financial Officer

Past deals in Early Venture Stage

DezpaX

Series A in 2022
DezpaX is an E-commerce website that specializes in providing packaging distribution services.

Plerk

Series A in 2022
Plerk is a company that enhances employee satisfaction and productivity by offering flexible perks and benefits. Established in 2019 and based in Guadalajara, Mexico, Plerk operates an online platform that simplifies the booking and management of business trips. The platform allows organizations to set travel policies and track expenditures, while simultaneously encouraging employees to make cost-effective travel decisions. By focusing on improving workplace happiness, Plerk aims to boost productivity by 80% and increase employee retention by 50%.

Mapan

Series A in 2022
Mapan is providing network of thousands of lower income communities with better access to valuable products.

BetaStore

Seed Round in 2022
BetaStore is a business-to-business marketplace that connects informal retailers in Africa directly with wholesalers and manufacturers, facilitating access to a wide range of fast-moving consumer goods at wholesale prices. By delivering these goods directly to retailers' stores, BetaStore eliminates the need for retailers to visit multiple suppliers in open markets, thus saving time and reducing transaction costs. The platform also offers working capital support and tailored payment facilities, allowing for more accurate risk assessments and improving access to commercial lenders. With the wholesale and retail market in Africa valued at $270 billion and predominantly operating through informal channels, BetaStore plays a crucial role in enhancing the efficiency and profitability of small retailers.

21market

Series A in 2022
21market is a platform that purchases used electronics, inspects them, and upcycles the products. It repairs secondhand electronics and sells refurbished items. 21market is based in Seoul, South Korea.

Omniful

Grant in 2022
Stealth B2B SaaS

AmazingTalker

Series A in 2022
AmazingTalker is an one-on-one learning with native teachers gives students a more personalized learning experience.

Retailo

Series A in 2022
Retailo develops an online B2B marketplace for retail supply chain in the MENAP region. The company was founded in 2020 and is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Optimity

Series A in 2022
Optimity Inc. operates a corporate wellness platform designed to enhance employee engagement through the incorporation of micro-habits. The platform enables workers to take brief, productive breaks lasting from 30 seconds to two minutes, during which they can practice health-focused activities aimed at improving mood, focus, and social connections within their workplace culture. Optimity offers a range of micro-habits, including stress-relief exercises, stretches, mindfulness practices, and hydration reminders, catering to diverse professionals from various industries. The company employs behavioral science strategies, gamification, and community engagement to motivate users towards healthier choices. Targeting B2B clients, particularly in the life insurance sector, Optimity helps organizations reduce acquisition costs by generating quality leads through its wellness initiatives. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Optimity was previously known as myHealthSphere Inc.

LawTrades

Series A in 2022
Lawtrades, Inc. offers an online service that allows legal work to be done via text messages. The company is based in New York, New York.

Umoja Labs

Venture Round in 2021
Emerging Impact modernizes financial services in emerging markets through blockchain technology. It is a benefit corporation that supports NGOs and government agencies leverage blockchain technology as a tool for humanitarian programming. The Oakland, California-headquartered company was established in 2020.

FoodMarketHub

Series A in 2021
We use Big Data and AI to improve restaurant procurement and food cost then we consolidate restaurants required ingredients through supply chain service to lower food cost. Our solution cover restaurant outlet, central kitchen, warehouse until supplier. Food cost, recipe, barcode, procurement, sales, wastage, inventory, variance, tracking, sourcing, supply chain, every aspect you need for restaurant chain backend control, we have it. Service currently available for Malaysia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand and Singapore.
"Kaliteli hizmet politikası doğrultusunda hareket eden Profesyonel ekibiyle dijital dünyada Google Reklam, Web Tasarım, Sosyal Medya Danışmanlığı, Kurumsal Kimlik, Reklam Danışmanlığı, İtibar Yönetimi ve Tasarım Hizmeti alanlarında 200 üstünde müşterimize hizmet vermekteyiz. Vipot Reklam olarak işletmelerin var olma adımlarını atmaları için çalışmaya devam etmekteyiz veriyi ve sunulan hizmetin tanıtılması emeğin paraya dönüşmesini sağlamak en büyük görevimiz ve vizyonumuzdur."

Plum Fintech

Series A in 2021
Plum Fintech is a developer of personal savings assistant solutions for customers. It offers Plum that monitors the daily spending and automatically sets money aside that the user won't need; analyzes the account to learn about the income, expenses, and spending patterns, monitors the current account and every few days transfers some money from it to the user’s Plum savings, and notifies the users about their balance. Alex Michael and Victor Trokoudes founded Plum Fintech on February 1, 2016. It has its headquarters in London in the United Kingdom.

Productfy

Series A in 2021
Productfy is a secure and advanced platform for building financial applications. The platform integrates with different vendors and adds data science to normalize and sanitize the data to create a single, unified platform that provides the most common workflows and tasks for financial applications. Productfy also provides credit checks, financial data model & projects, asset valuation, bank integrations & account verifications, KYC, and identify & contact information verification.

Vivoo

Venture Round in 2021
Vivoo is a wellness assistant that provides custom nutrition advice to the users based on their urine sample analysis. Vivoo translates the user's urine information into personalized nutrition and lifestyle advice that can easily fit in daily life. All of the Vivoo advice has been prepared by registered dieticians, nutritionists, and doctors. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Palo Alto, California.

Flat.mx

Series A in 2021
Flat.mx is a property tech startup that that simplifies the process of buying or selling a home, with a deep layer of technology and data. With Flat.mx, sellers can sell their homes for a fair price in a matter of days, and move-in to a new apartment effortlessly. For buyers, Flat.mx assures the conditions of the property, a fair purchase price, and a seamless buying experience. Bernardo Cordero and Victor Noguera founded it in 2019 and is headquartered in Mexico City, Distrito Federal.

Hala

Series A in 2021
Addenda LTD provides blockchain based distributed ledger technology (DLT) services to the insurance industry. The company provides DLT services for streamlining insurance processes, reporting of tailored tasks in real-time, and time-stamped as evidence onto the blockchain for reporting claim and policies in encrypted format. It also provides data input validation and analysis of data. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Lumanu

Series A in 2021
Lumanu, Inc. is a digital marketing platform that connects companies with brand ambassadors, focusing on the creator economy. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Oakland, California, with an additional office in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Lumanu offers several solutions to facilitate collaboration between brands and creators. Its SocialCert solution enables influencers to share content and usage rights with marketers, while Content Manager allows for easy ingestion of influencer content. SmartBoost generates advertisements using influencer-created content, enhancing marketing effectiveness. Lumanu streamlines business transactions and payments for creators, ensuring they earn more and receive payments promptly. For businesses, the platform reduces friction in accessing exclusive creator intellectual property and first-party data, ultimately improving return on investment.

Comento

Venture Round in 2021
Comento designs and develops an Internet based networking platform for job seekers and consultants. Its platform allows job seekers to ask questions and receive consultation from incumbents. Its platform also helps job seekers in building resume and cover letters. Comento was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Seoul, South Korea.

Black Label

Series A in 2021
C-Stacks Inc., formerly known as CreditStacks, is a financial services company that specializes in providing credit cards to individuals, including those without a local U.S. credit history. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the company has developed a credit card specifically for professionals. Operating under the name Jasper, C-Stacks employs technology to evaluate applicants holistically, enabling many to qualify for a premium Jasper Mastercard issued by WebBank, even if they are new to building credit. This approach aims to support individuals in starting their credit journeys while offering them access to essential financial tools.

Smile Identity Inc.

Series A in 2021
Smile Identity Inc. develops an application, SmartSelfie, that creates a universal biometric for authentication on any Android device. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Super Seguros

Series A in 2021
Super Seguros is an insurance company that developed radical insurance products. The company's automated assessment technology allows its users to buy a policy today and covered tomorrow. It was founded in 2019 and headquartered in Mexico City, Distrito Federal.

Dawaai

Venture Round in 2021
Dawaai is an online pharmacy for emerging Asia. From its beginning in Pakistan starting as one of the first technology-enabled pharmacies in the region, it is now on to disrupting healthcare in a big way and making it accessible to consumers. The company develops a one-stop platform which brings healthcare to consumers’ home across South Asia and MENA. Its offerings including ePharmacy platform with very reputable hospital partners, refill reminders, eLabs at home, online consultation, and its in house team of qualified healthcare professionals to provide advice as and when needed. Dawaai was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Karachi, Pakistan.

Gathern

Series A in 2021
Gathern operates a platform which allows the users to book chalets and villas. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Axie Infinity

Series A in 2021
Axie Infinity is a game about collecting and raising fantasy creatures called Axie, on the Ethereum platform. Besides collecting and raising, you can make a team of Axies to battle in the arena. You can also buy, sell, and trade Axies with others on the marketplace.

Ansel Health

Series A in 2021
Brella is modernizing supplemental health benefits to build a world where health hardship doesn’t mean financial hardship. Brella’s simple supplemental plan covers 13,000+ conditions and pays cash on the diagnosis that you can use for anything that is needed on the road to recovery. Brella Insurance was founded in 2019 and is based in Hoboken, New Jersey.

Avatao

Venture Round in 2021
Avatao provides an online training platform focused on teaching secure software development through hands-on exercises and tutorials. It caters to various technical teams, including developers, security champions, and DevOps professionals, by offering an interactive learning experience rather than simple tutorials or videos. With over 600 challenges and tutorials available in more than 10 languages, the platform addresses a comprehensive range of security topics, from web security to secure API design. Avatao immerses users in real-world scenarios, enabling them to learn to identify and address vulnerabilities effectively. This approach not only enhances the security awareness of software engineering teams but also equips them with the skills necessary to build high-quality products while managing risks more efficiently.

portto / Blocto

Series A in 2021
portto aims to make blockchain simple for users and developers. With its most user-friendly blockchain application browser and wallet SDKs, portto has pushed it steps forward for blockchain to be used in real life scenarios.

Lydia.ai

Venture Round in 2021
Knowtions Research Inc. is an applied artificial intelligence company based in Toronto, Canada, focused on transforming health data into actionable insights. Its flagship product, the Lydia AI platform, is designed specifically for health insurers, allowing them to analyze and utilize complex medical data to enhance operational efficiency. By leveraging predictive analytics, Lydia enables insurers to automate claims processing and tailor customer experiences. Founded in 2015, Knowtions Research aims to make global health data more accessible and useful, driven by support from notable investors such as Alibaba Entrepreneur’s Fund and Information Venture Partners.

Dawaai

Venture Round in 2021
Dawaai is an online pharmacy for emerging Asia. From its beginning in Pakistan starting as one of the first technology-enabled pharmacies in the region, it is now on to disrupting healthcare in a big way and making it accessible to consumers. The company develops a one-stop platform which brings healthcare to consumers’ home across South Asia and MENA. Its offerings including ePharmacy platform with very reputable hospital partners, refill reminders, eLabs at home, online consultation, and its in house team of qualified healthcare professionals to provide advice as and when needed. Dawaai was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Karachi, Pakistan.

Lendo

Series A in 2021
Lendo is a fintech company that offers a peer-to-peer lending platform with core focus towards SMEs' debt finance. Its platform provides a variety of financing products for SMEs with an initial focus on pre-invoicing finance. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Saudi Arabia.

Briza

Series A in 2021
Briza, Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in an online insurance-as-a-service platform, launched in 2016. The platform facilitates instant quoting, binding, and issuance of commercial insurance policies, serving as a marketplace for automated underwriting models. By providing a comprehensive API, Briza enables organizations, including insurance agencies and consumer applications, to integrate commercial insurance solutions seamlessly. This infrastructure allows insurers to deliver their products in a digital format quickly and cost-effectively, catering primarily to small business clients.

Gentem

Series A in 2021
Gentem Health, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in developing medical billing software solutions for healthcare providers. Founded in 2019, the company offers a platform designed to streamline the reimbursement process for physicians, facilitating instant payments and reducing administrative burdens. Gentem's system manages the entire billing and revenue cycle, allowing medical practitioners to receive their payments promptly and efficiently. By focusing on enhancing the financial aspects of healthcare, Gentem aims to support physicians in maintaining independent practices while improving their cash flow.

Vokal

Series A in 2021
https://www.vokal.in - Share Knowledge with Indians through Questions & Answers and Opinions about various topics - using voice - and in Indian languages. Visit https://www.vokal.in or get the Vokal App. Learn from others. Vokal bridges the knowledge gap for Indians that don't speak English (~90% of India). India is a diverse country with 100+ languages and 22 official languages. With the internet largely in English, content availability is a big gap. Vokal solves that by enabling peer to peer knowledge sharing using multiple formats like Questions & Answers, Opinions, Chatting with Experts, Live sessions etc.

LottieFiles

Series A in 2021
LottieFiles is a micro animation design company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It offers a mobile-based platform that allows designers to share, test, and iterate micro animations, focusing on digital art, motion graphics, web design, and app design. The company's software platform promotes an open-source animation file format that is small, interactive, and adaptable at runtime. This enables the creation of engaging motion graphics that enhance product visibility and user engagement, allowing clients to effectively capture and maintain their audience's attention.

Blackcart

Series A in 2021
BlackCart is a Canadian company founded in 2017, headquartered in Toronto. It has developed a shopping application that enhances the online retail experience by allowing customers to select clothing from various stores and have them shipped to their homes for trial. This innovative approach enables users to try on items before making a purchase, as they only pay for the items they decide to keep. By streamlining the checkout process and improving customer experience, BlackCart aims to increase conversion rates and average order values for retailers.

Bibit

Series A in 2021
Bibit is a Robo-advisor application aimed at making investing more accessible in Indonesia. It offers a financial platform that assists users with personal investments by intelligently allocating their funds into a diversified mutual fund portfolio. The platform takes into account individual factors such as age, income, and overall risk profile, thereby providing users with a streamlined and hassle-free investment experience. Bibit effectively combines technology with professional financial planning services, enabling a broader audience to engage in investment activities.

Fakespot

Series A in 2020
Fakespot Inc. develops and operates a data analytics platform that spots fake online product reviews. It uses patented algorithms to sift out online product reviews that it thinks are unreliable on e-commerce platforms. The company’s application is available on App Store and Google Play. Fakespot Inc. was founded in 2016 and is based in New York, New York.

FazWaz

Series A in 2020
Thailand's Home for Real Estate

Smile Identity Inc.

Series A in 2020
Smile Identity Inc. develops an application, SmartSelfie, that creates a universal biometric for authentication on any Android device. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

BloomCredit

Series A in 2020
Bloom Credit is a fintech platform that works to improve the financial eligibility of people declines for lending products. The company's technology uses a data-driven approach to offer actionable advice, insights, and guidance working directly with lenders to graduate their applicants through consumer credit analysis, ongoing credit monitoring and alerting lenders when an applicant meets eligibility requirements, enabling consumers to improve their financial health and loan eligibility. With credit at the heart of financial customer relationships, BloomCredit creating advanced developer-friendly API solutions that can improve, monitor, and promote credit health to build trust between consumers and the financial institutions that serve them. It was founded in 2016 and is based in New York, United States.

HappyCo

Series A in 2020
HappyCo Inc. develops innovative mobile tools tailored for the real estate rental industry, enhancing operational efficiency by transitioning traditional paper-based processes into digital solutions. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, California, the company offers a mobile application for property inspections, a web application for managing inspection data and staff remotely, and a business intelligence application for real-time performance analysis. Its platform supports a variety of sectors, including multifamily residential, hospitality, and commercial real estate, enabling users to conduct mobile inspections, manage work orders, and monitor operations effectively. HappyCo's technology provides real-time visibility and control, helping clients optimize their asset management and operational performance.

Blueboard

Series A in 2020
BLUEBOARD INC. develops employee recognition and incentives platform for workplace. The company’s platform enables its clients to redeem rewards, experiences, and offerings that are offered to them by their employers. Its platform enables employees to redeem for experiential rewards offered by managers of technology startups and other companies. Additionally, it also develops a mobile application for clients to send rewards to their employees. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Salasa

Series A in 2020
offer total solutions for your e-commerce needs and manage your complete logistics value chain. Our fulfillment services offer a cost-effective way to store your products without adding to overhead costs. Salasa provides superior pick-up and pack services with multiple shipping options that keep your products moving fast while reducing operational expenses. Salasa provides you with the peace of mind to focus on the task ahead: taking your e-commerce to the next level.

Chipper Cash

Series A in 2020
Chipper Cash is a financial services company that features a software application platform that enables free instant cross-border mobile money transfers in Africa as easy as sending a text message. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Chefaa

Series A in 2020
Chefaa is a medicine delivery platform based in Cairo, Egypt, founded in 2017. The company offers a smart medicine system application that enables users to order medications from pharmacies online. In addition to facilitating online orders, Chefaa allows patients to set reminders for their medications, helping them manage their pharmacy needs effectively. Through its innovative approach, Chefaa aims to enhance the accessibility and convenience of obtaining necessary medications for users.

Springboard

Series A in 2020
Springboard is an online learning platform that prepares students for the tech industry’s most sought after careers. With expert mentorship from top professionals, a bleeding-edge curriculum, and a network of support from day one, they make sure students have everything they need to excel in their program and in their next job. The platform one-size-fits-one approach is made for working professionals who are ready to level-up or make a major career shift. And our tuition back guarantee means students can take charge and invest in themselves. Springboard data science career track comes with a job guarantee, ensuring students secure a job within six months of graduation or get a full refund. The platform's self-paced courses offer students the opportunity to develop job-ready skills that they display in an industry-worthy capstone or portfolio projects.

Platzi

Series A in 2020
Platzi Inc. operates an online education platform that offers live and recorded classes focusing on design, marketing, and programming. The platform provides professional courses in areas such as web development, online marketing, interface design, and server administration. With a completion rate of 70%, Platzi serves over 80,000 students globally, emphasizing real-time collaboration between learners and industry experts. The courses are designed to help students acquire in-demand skills relevant to the tech industry, utilizing video and interactive lessons in Spanish, English, and Portuguese. Founded in 2010 and originally named Mejorando.la, the company rebranded to Platzi Inc. in 2015 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. The platform not only facilitates project file sharing and note exchange among classmates but also offers technical support to enhance the learning experience.

StructionSite

Series A in 2020
StructionSite makes construction companies more competitive and allows them to win more work by automating their production tracking and site documentation processes. Combining off-the-shelf 360 camera technology with machine vision, quantities of installed work and percentages of completion can be automatically tracked and aggregated across projects and regions. More accurate production tracking allows for more accurate and competitive bids on new work, creating a virtuous cycle for the builder or building owner using the tool. It was established in 2016, based in Oakland, California.

AppSamurai

Series A in 2020
App Samurai helps apps in achieving their app store ranking targets in multiple countries with minimum correct media spending, and additional features such as key metrics to measure campaign performance and optimized app market budgeting. App Samurai provides a smart dashboard that can provide insights to the traffic supplied such as performance metrics about in-app events. By signing up for free you can easily access the metrics to measure how your app is doing in app stores. Your goals are just a click away! Creating an ad campaign and boosting your app's user base has never been easier; App Samurai's state-of-the-art engine provides you unique recommendations to assist you whilst creating an ad campaign

Graffer

Series A in 2019
Graffer is a citizens' movement in the form of a start-up that brings the future to life. Graffer is to create a free and open social infrastructure that solves the various challenges of the traditional government system and enables individuals and businesses to take action smoothly.

liwwa

Series A in 2019
liwwa connects small businesses in need of capital with people who want to invest in them. The company’s peer-to-peer lease-to-own model addresses the capital access and interest-free investor return opportunities. Liwwa conducts in-house reviews of a small business's creditability and enables them to pay a monthly fee to investors. Founded in 2013, Liwwa raised seed funding with DASH Ventures, al Etihad, and MENA Venture Investments, which it plans to use to hire several new team members, including an underwriting team and to support a new product offering.

Golden Gate Ventures

Series A in 2019
Golden Gate Ventures Pte. Ltd., established in 2011 and headquartered in Singapore, is a venture capital firm that focuses on seed and early-stage investments in internet and mobile startups across Southeast Asia. The firm specializes in various sectors, including e-commerce, financial technology, healthcare, education, and B2B SaaS platforms. Golden Gate Ventures typically invests between $0.25 million and $5 million per portfolio company, preferring to acquire minority equity stakes. It targets companies with launched products or established distribution partnerships and operates in key markets such as Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. The firm also has offices in Jakarta, San Francisco, and Kuala Lumpur, reflecting its commitment to fostering growth in the region's technology landscape.

Starship

Series A in 2019
Starship is mobile health savings account (HSA) with automated investing and health tracking tools in a beautiful mobile app built for humans. It is building a health care savings account platform that combines a mobile-first signup process, overflow investing into index funds, easy reimbursements, and a chat service for expert advice. Starship was founded in 2016 and is based in New York City.

Nawah Scientific

Grant in 2019
Cutting edge research is available exclusively to those with high tech equipment in their labs. Nawah is a core hub of advanced equipment specialized in natural and medical sciences. Nawah's online platform receives experiments requests, Nawah's scientists carry them out and return results online. Thus, researchers can do much advanced research regardless of their location and available facilities in their labs. In 3 years, we analyzed 10K+ samples for 25 universities and companies in the MENA, Malaysia, UK and Switzerland.

PandaCredit

Series A in 2019
Pandacredit works closely with ecosystem partners to provide consumers with credit scores using unconventional and unstructured data, allowing under-banked population to be service by traditional financial institutions.

Shippio

Series A in 2019
Shippio, Inc. specializes in digital freight forwarding services, facilitating the import and export processes for its clients. The company centralizes shipping status, manages customs documents, and provides contact information, ensuring a smooth operation through responsive customer support. Shippio's platform offers comprehensive logistics services, including international shipping, trucking, warehousing, and packaging, along with capabilities for documentation management and transport arrangements from various ports. It features a dedicated dashboard for shipment tracking, cost analysis, and invoice management, allowing businesses to efficiently handle their logistics needs. Founded in 2016 and based in Tokyo, Japan, Shippio was previously known as Circle-in Corp. before its name change in January 2017.

Black Label

Series A in 2019
C-Stacks Inc., formerly known as CreditStacks, is a financial services company that specializes in providing credit cards to individuals, including those without a local U.S. credit history. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the company has developed a credit card specifically for professionals. Operating under the name Jasper, C-Stacks employs technology to evaluate applicants holistically, enabling many to qualify for a premium Jasper Mastercard issued by WebBank, even if they are new to building credit. This approach aims to support individuals in starting their credit journeys while offering them access to essential financial tools.

MagicBus

Series A in 2019
MagicBus, founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California, offers transportation services tailored for long-distance commuters. The company's platform facilitates a stress-free commuting experience by allowing users to book tickets in advance and create routes on-demand, catering to the specific needs of its customers. This flexibility helps ensure that commuters can travel conveniently and efficiently to their destinations.

Headout

Series A in 2019
Headout Inc. operates a mobile marketplace that allows travelers to discover and book last-minute tours, activities, and local experiences. The company's application, available on iOS and Android devices, enables users to secure tickets for a variety of experiences, including food tours, walking tours, cruises, and adventure activities such as kayaking and skydiving. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in London and Dubai, Headout focuses on providing travelers with access to local events and attractions in a seamless manner, allowing bookings to be completed in just a few taps.

Modus

Series A in 2019
Modus provides the highest level of security, client experience, and clarity throughout the entire home closing process. Modus is a home closing technology company that works closely with both clients and agents. The company has 65 years of experience combined with revolutionary technology to bring you a seamless home closing experience

HiCustomer

Series A in 2019
HiCustomer Co., Ltd., founded in 2017 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing a customer success management platform tailored for software as a service (SaaS) operators. The platform offers tools that aggregate and visualize critical customer information, including usage status, communication history, and sales data. It calculates customer health scores and detects withdrawal signs from usage patterns, allowing organizations to enhance customer lifetime value and improve relationships. By empowering customer success teams with actionable insights, HiCustomer enables clients to optimize their resources and drive business growth effectively.

Quotabook

Series A in 2019
Quotabook is a company that specializes in equity management.

BulkWhiz

Series A in 2019
Bulkwhiz is the first hassle-free online bulk grocery shopping in the UAE, powered by the next generation artificial intelligence. It is the first local startup in its sector to develop its own proprietary AI-enabled technology that offers a personalized, simple online shopping experience for households and small businesses. Through its homegrown tech solution, Bulkwhiz delivers value and is designed to save time, money and effort for the busy working moms and dads, city dwellers and small businesses. Its one-click order offers door-to-door delivery service of branded bulk, shelf stable, household staples and office products. Carefully curating leading regional and international brands, Bulkwhiz allows shoppers to create a one-time smart and flexible shopping list that makes the arduous shopping of bulk products simple and easy.

misterb&b

Series A in 2019
Misterb&b is an operator of a property rental marketplace used to connect travelers and hosts in the LGBTQ community. Its marketplace offers a searchable database of short-term rentals of homes, rooms, and apartments for its users as per their preferred locations that enable LGBTQ individuals and allies to monetize from their spare space while providing affordable houses in a hassle-free manner. Misterb&b was established in 2014 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Vouch

Series A in 2019
Vouch, Inc. is an insurance provider focused on delivering tailored insurance solutions for startups in the United States. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company specializes in various types of coverage, including general liability, business property, directors and officers, errors and omissions, cyber coverage, and more. Vouch also offers risk assessment services and management tools, enabling startups to effectively manage and mitigate potential risks. The company aims to simplify the process of obtaining business insurance through its digital platform, which allows clients to access customized coverage options. Vouch operates as a subsidiary of SVB Financial Group and has expanded its presence with additional offices in Chicago.

Seeloz

Series A in 2019
At Seeloz, we find purpose in harnessing and directing the power of artificial intelligence to help companies create supply chain value. With a suite of automation products to empower supply chains across Verticals, Seeloz is committed to the possibility of profitability which is sustainable and ethical.

FarMart

Series A in 2019
FarMart Service Private Limited operates an online marketplace that connects farmers who own agricultural machinery with those who need it, facilitating a pay-per-use model. Founded in 2015 and based in Gurugram, India, the company has developed a mobile app that allows farmers to order and schedule the use of agricultural machinery conveniently. Recognizing that a significant portion of Indian farmers manage small landholdings, which limits their ability to own machinery, FarMart offers a solution that enhances productivity while minimizing costs. This platform not only provides access to the latest agricultural technology but also promotes rural entrepreneurship by enabling farmers to monetize their machinery.

The Clozet

Series A in 2019
THE CLOZET is a fashion sharing service aiming to be Airbnb for fashion. THE CLOZET makes profit by connecting its individual customers with fashion items which are not used often and allows them to borrow the items from other users at reasonable prices. THE CLOZET also gives the concierge service such as delivery, cleaning, maintenance which can make it the most seamless fashion sharing service.

SORA

Series A in 2019
MagicPrice - Pricing AI for Hotels

Springboard

Series A in 2019
Springboard is an online learning platform that prepares students for the tech industry’s most sought after careers. With expert mentorship from top professionals, a bleeding-edge curriculum, and a network of support from day one, they make sure students have everything they need to excel in their program and in their next job. The platform one-size-fits-one approach is made for working professionals who are ready to level-up or make a major career shift. And our tuition back guarantee means students can take charge and invest in themselves. Springboard data science career track comes with a job guarantee, ensuring students secure a job within six months of graduation or get a full refund. The platform's self-paced courses offer students the opportunity to develop job-ready skills that they display in an industry-worthy capstone or portfolio projects.

Stackin'

Series A in 2019
Stackin' is the simplest entry point into finance with over one million subscribers and a mission to empower people to improve their financial lives via text message. Stackin' provides the necessary tools & curated products for a younger generation of consumers to build healthy financial habits over time in a fun, entertaining, judgement-free relationship. Powered by a custom messaging platform, data, machine learning and human touch, their personalized messages educate subscribers on how to save money, reduce debt and start investing.

Trusting Social

Series A in 2019
Trusting Social Pte. Ltd. is a Singapore-based company that redefines credit scoring by leveraging big data technology alongside social, web, and mobile information. Established in 2013, it provides a solution known as Credit Scoring 2.0, which allows lenders in emerging markets to extend credit to consumers who lack traditional credit histories. This innovative approach targets billions of "financially invisible" individuals in countries such as Vietnam, Indonesia, and India. Trusting Social's scoring methodology has been demonstrated to be more accurate, faster, and cost-effective compared to conventional credit assessment methods. The company maintains additional offices in several key cities across Southeast Asia and India, reflecting its commitment to expanding access to financial services in underserved markets.

Ethic

Series A in 2019
Ethic operates as a tech-driven asset manager that powers the creation of investment portfolios. It builds separately managed accounts (SMAs) optimized to track the market, align with one’s investment allocation, and outperform on a client’s chosen sustainability criteria. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in New York, United States.

Breadfast

Series A in 2019
Breadfast is a Cairo-based company that specializes in the production and online delivery of a wide range of bread and bakery products. Established in 2017, it offers various types of bread, including white, brown, multigrain, and specialty options like baguettes and ciabatta. The company's product line also features sweet and savory pastries such as danishes, muffins in different flavors, and an assortment of croissants. Breadfast aims to provide customers with freshly baked goods delivered directly to their homes each morning, eliminating the need for freezing or defrosting bakery items.

Jaranda

Series A in 2019
Jaranda Co., Ltd. owns and operates a platform that integrates teachers, parents, and students. The company is based in Seoul, South Korea.

Jaranda

Series A in 2019
Jaranda Co., Ltd. owns and operates a platform that integrates teachers, parents, and students. The company is based in Seoul, South Korea.

Platzi

Series A in 2019
Platzi Inc. operates an online education platform that offers live and recorded classes focusing on design, marketing, and programming. The platform provides professional courses in areas such as web development, online marketing, interface design, and server administration. With a completion rate of 70%, Platzi serves over 80,000 students globally, emphasizing real-time collaboration between learners and industry experts. The courses are designed to help students acquire in-demand skills relevant to the tech industry, utilizing video and interactive lessons in Spanish, English, and Portuguese. Founded in 2010 and originally named Mejorando.la, the company rebranded to Platzi Inc. in 2015 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. The platform not only facilitates project file sharing and note exchange among classmates but also offers technical support to enhance the learning experience.

MORI

Series A in 2019
MORI, also known as Baby Mori Limited, is a London-based company that specializes in manufacturing and selling baby clothing and newborn essentials. Founded in 2014, the brand offers a range of products including sleepsuits, bodysuits, T-shirts, cardigans, leggings, hats, bibs, blankets, and various accessories. MORI distinguishes itself in the market through its direct-to-consumer sales model and the use of innovative, sustainable fabrics, which it promotes as the "World’s Softest." The company's focus on quality and sustainability aims to meet the needs of modern parents, and its products are primarily available for purchase online.

CareGuide

Venture Round in 2019
CareGuide Inc. owns and operates online marketplaces that connect families and individual with care providers for everyday care services. It operates a family of online marketplaces for senior care, child care, pet care, and home care services. The company is based in Toronto, Canada.

EasyKnock

Series A in 2019
EasyKnock, Inc. is a real estate technology company founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Charlotte, North Carolina. The company specializes in sale-leaseback programs, allowing homeowners in the United States to access their home equity without needing to move. Its primary offerings include the Sell and Stay program, which enables homeowners to receive cash for the value of their home while retaining the option to buy it back or move at their convenience, and MoveAbility, designed for those planning a near-term relocation. Through these programs, EasyKnock aims to provide homeowners with financial flexibility and support in managing their housing needs.

Stockbit

Series A in 2019
Stockbit adalah komunitas investasi di Indonesia. Stockbit memberi ruang bagi investor dan trader untuk berbagi ide, berita dan informasi keuangan lainya secara real-time. Pengguna bisa membuat profil dan mengikuti saham tertentu atau investor favorit untuk mendapatkan informasi berharga dan bertukar pikiran.

Pana

Series A in 2019
Pana is a computer software company that specializes in mobile, online travel, and mobile commerce. The company is driven by its mission is to make travel simple, personal, and delightful. From an app, they make booking travel as easy as texting a friend, provide white-glove care for the highs and lows of travel, and offer travel perks, rewards, and experiences. Pana was founded in 2014 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

VCV.ru

Series A in 2019
VCV is the first video interviewing service in Russia. It is an innovative system especially developed according to local features of hiring process that allows recruiting managers to conduct interviews while saving time and increasing company’s efficiency.

Eyewa

Series A in 2019
Eyewa is the first dedicated online eyewear store for the Middle East. We have thousands of different eyeglasses, sunglasses, color contact lenses and prescription contact lenses for you to choose from. On Eyewa, you’ll find quintessentially cool brands like Ray-Ban and Emporio Armani, heritage brands like Burberry and Persol, high-fashion brands like Fendi, Dolce & Gabbanaand Prada sporty brands like Nike and Lacoste and everything in between. Discover their brands portfolio with thousands of styles here.

Kitabisa.com

Series A in 2019
Kitabisa.com is an online crowdfunding platform for social and personal medical causes. Since 2013, Kitabisa facilitates over $40 million donations from millions of donors across Indonesia.

Oxfordcaps

Series A in 2019
Oxfordcaps is Asia’s first branded and tech-enabled student housing company providing Student Housing product with full-stack service model. The company provides a hassle-free and technology-driven living experience to Gen Z students in India and Singapore. Its residences are ideal for students looking for full-service residences including wifi, laundry service, nutritious meals, professional housekeeping, and regular community events. All this is available at an affordable price for students and is strategically close to universities and colleges.

BillionToOne

Series A in 2019
BillionToOne Inc. develops a genetic testing platform that detects and measures disease at the molecular level. It offers UNITY, a noninvasive prenatal screening that tests fetal cell-free DNA for cystic fibrosis and spinal muscular atrophy through a single sample of the mother's blood. The company serves doctors and expecting mothers. BillionToOne Inc. was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Menlo Park, California.

Finaxar

Series A in 2019
Finaxar is a financial service company that finances small businesses through cloud accounting platforms. The company leverages technology to provide fast and flexible business funding, aided by its simple, transparent pricing structures and integration. Finaxar provides superior, fully automated capital solutions to help Singaporean small businesses manage short-term cash flows and avoid bankruptcy. These include receivable financing, a flexible line of credit etc. - a perfect marriage between finance and technology. The company was founded on 2016 and is headquartered in Singapore.

Territory Foods

Series A in 2019
Territory Foods is a chef-prepared meal delivery service that creates nutritionist-approved menus tailored to support various dietary preferences and regional market tastes. Its fresh, healthy, ready-to-eat meals are designed by in-house culinary professionals and nutrition experts, prepared by a dedicated team of chefs, and powered by a proprietary algorithm that informs personalized menu variety at scale. Its boredom-proof rotating menus feature a wide variety of freshly-made artisan meals per week that are responsibly sourced, always free of refined sugars, and made without ingredients that contain gluten and dairy. Menus can be customized to meet dietary templates such as Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, and Keto, taking the guesswork out of navigating and committing to healthy eating. Territory Foods launched in 2011 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

Holmes

Series A in 2019
Holmes Inc. develops a digital platform specialized in contracts. Its platform is used to create, approve, conclude, and manage contracts. The company serves customers worldwide. Holmes Inc. was founded in 2017 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

GoWabi

Series A in 2019
GoWabi (Thailand) Company Limited owns and operates a spa and beauty booking platform. It allows user to book and discover online services, such as, hair treatments, hair removal, spa, massage services, eyebrows and eyelash services, manicure, and pedicure. The platform also helps spa and beauty-shop owners to boost the clients in off-peak hours by giving discounts on the platform as well as online services to book and pay for regular prices during peak hours. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand.

Albert

Series A in 2018
Albert Corporation, founded in 2015 and based in Culver City, California, provides accessible and affordable financial advisory services through its mobile application. The company offers a range of services including loans, saving policies, credit cards with rewards, retirement plans, and insurance services. A key feature is Albert Genius, which allows customers to communicate directly with financial experts for personalized advice and planning. In addition, users benefit from automated investing through Portfolio by Genius at no extra cost. Albert's free features encompass automatic savings, financial health monitoring, budgeting tools, and detailed spending reports. The platform also includes Albert Instant, providing cash advances against paychecks to help customers avoid overdraft fees.

Argineering

Grant in 2018
Argineering is a Giza-based company established in 2016 that specializes in transforming static displays into interactive experiences. Its flagship product, RGKit, is a design tool that enables user interaction in various cultural venues, such as museums, showrooms, and events. The RGKit system includes various modules and accessories, such as rotators and light displays, which enhance the movement and engagement of the exhibits. Additionally, Argineering has developed the RGKit app, allowing users to control these modules and accessories effectively. The company has garnered recognition for its innovative approach, having received awards in national competitions, and its technology has been utilized by notable brands and institutions worldwide.

YayPay

Series A in 2018
YayPay Inc. develops a cloud-based accounts receivable management software that automates payment workflows for finance, credit, and collections teams. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, the company offers a range of solutions including dashboards for automated collections, payment predictions, and payer trends, as well as integration with popular platforms like Oracle NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Acumatica, QuickBooks, and Salesforce. YayPay's software utilizes data science and machine learning to improve the credit to cash process, facilitating credit assessments, invoicing, collections management, online payment processing, and cash application. The company targets mid-market and enterprise customers across various sectors, including manufacturing, wholesale, software, and consulting. As a subsidiary of Quadient S.A., YayPay has additional offices in Kyiv, Ukraine, and London, United Kingdom.

Easyship

Series A in 2018
Easyship is a technology company that provides eCommerce sellers with a one-stop solution to ship their orders worldwide. It allows eCommerce merchants and marketplaces to integrate a seamless shipping gateway to their shopping cart. Easyship integrates with more than 100 different shipping services including major couriers such as DHL, FedEx, USPS and UPS, at prices discounted up to 70%. For each order, Easyship compares all shipping couriers and gives transparency to the buyer on delivery time and shipping costs. Easyship guarantees taxes & duties for shipments based on the type of item and its customs value - making sure that eCommerce sellers never experience unexpected costs or delays while shipping worldwide. Because all of this is integrated within a single, efficient, free software, sellers only need their Easyship account to sync their stores and streamline their logistics from checkout to delivery. Easyship also provides e-fulfillment services to eCommerce sellers that are willing to have their products stored, packed, and shipped from one of Easyship’s warehouses.

Looka

Series A in 2018
Looka Inc. operates an AI-powered platform that enables businesses to design their own logos through an algorithm, facilitating the creation of professional-quality logos and brand identities. Founded in 2016 and based in Toronto, Canada, Looka provides users with ready-to-go files suitable for both print and digital applications. The platform employs proprietary machine and deep learning models, allowing entrepreneurs to conveniently and affordably bring their brand to life with visually appealing designs. Originally known as Logojoy Inc., the company rebranded to Looka Inc. in January 2019, reflecting its commitment to enhancing the design experience for users.