Givepact
Seed Round in 2023
Givepact is a Web 3 technology company focused on enhancing social impact through its innovative payments platform. This platform allows for the conversion of cryptocurrency donations into cash, catering specifically to the 1.5 million nonprofits in the United States. By facilitating Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance, the company ensures that tax receipts and rewards can be issued to donors, thereby streamlining the donation process. Additionally, Givepact aims to support a decentralized autonomous organization dedicated to funding social initiatives, which empowers nonprofits by broadening their access to financial resources.
CarpeDM
Pre Seed Round in 2022
CarpeDM is an online dating community platform designed specifically for singles seeking meaningful relationships with professional Black women. The platform serves as an exclusive member-only space where users can engage in personal matchmaking services. CarpeDM emphasizes a vetted community, ensuring that members meet specific dating criteria and compatibility rankings. Through its innovative video dating application, the company facilitates connections among users, allowing them to explore potential relationships in a supportive and focused environment.
Katapulte
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Katapulte is a financial services provider focused on small businesses, particularly in the consumer packaged goods sector. The company offers loans, funding advice, and access to various funding options to meet the working capital needs of its clients. By specializing in the comparison of multiple funding sources, Katapulte ensures that small businesses can secure equitable financing without relinquishing equity at early stages of development. This approach enables businesses to scale effectively while maintaining ownership and control.
Mahmee is an integrated care delivery platform focused on maternal and infant health. It aims to bridge critical gaps in the U.S. healthcare system, which faces high maternity costs and mortality rates, particularly among Black mothers and infants. By providing a digital infrastructure, Mahmee connects patients, independent health professionals, and large healthcare organizations to enhance access to comprehensive prenatal and postpartum care. The platform features a care management system that links health records for mothers and their babies, identifying clinical risks and facilitating collaboration among maternity and infant care practitioners. This enables healthcare providers to share care plans effectively, ensuring coordinated care. Additionally, Mahmee's marketplace allows new and expecting parents to discover community-based perinatal health providers and access care quickly, both in-person and virtually.
Health In Her HUE
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Health In Her HUE is a digital platform dedicated to connecting Black women and women of color with culturally sensitive healthcare providers. Its mission focuses on reducing racial health disparities by leveraging technology, media, and community resources to enhance health outcomes for these populations. The platform offers access to evidence-based, culturally attuned health content and fosters community support, enabling users to comfortably engage with healthcare professionals who understand their unique needs. By prioritizing culturally relevant care and information, Health In Her HUE aims to empower women to take charge of their health and well-being.
Kai XR is a company focused on developing inclusive mixed reality spaces that allow children to explore, dream, and create. By leveraging virtual reality technology, it provides educational resources for educators, parents, and lifelong learners, facilitating early adoption of mixed reality in education. The company's platform offers culturally relevant learning opportunities, enabling the creation of accessible virtual reality classrooms and field trips for children. With offerings like virtual field trips to museums, Kai XR aims to enrich educational experiences without the associated costs or logistical challenges of traditional outings. The company is set to launch its new kid-friendly virtual reality platform, expanding its commitment to fostering creativity and learning in an immersive environment.
Goalsetter
Seed Round in 2021
Goalsetter is a fintech company that provides a comprehensive digital platform designed to educate families about personal finance and help children develop healthy savings habits. The platform offers goal-based savings tools, including automatic savings features like round-ups and scheduled deposits, along with spending trackers to monitor budgets. It also incorporates engaging educational content such as financial quizzes and videos tailored for kids. Additionally, Goalsetter Classroom serves as an in-school learning management system for K-12 students, offering a teacher-led curriculum focused on financial literacy.
Geenie
Angel Round in 2021
Geenie is a beauty marketplace platform that focuses on connecting independent beauty brands with consumers who prioritize intentional purchasing. The platform enables shoppers to discover, shop, and share direct-to-consumer beauty brands that align with values such as inclusivity, sustainability, and representation of marginalized voices, including BIPOC, LGBTQ, and women-owned businesses. By fostering a curated community, Geenie supports emerging brands in gaining visibility and marketing opportunities, while empowering consumers to make informed choices that reflect their values.
Avisi Technologies
Seed Round in 2021
Avisi Technologies Inc. is a Philadelphia-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing innovative solutions for glaucoma treatment. Its primary product, VisiPlate, is a next-generation, nanotechnology-enabled aqueous shunt designed to prevent blindness caused by glaucoma. Through its advanced technology, Avisi Technologies aims to enhance the effectiveness of glaucoma management and improve patient outcomes.
Relavo, LLC is a medical device company founded in 2018 and based in Baltimore, Maryland, focused on improving the treatment of kidney failure patients through innovative technology. The company's flagship product, PeritoneX, is an in-line connection device designed to disinfect dialysis tubes at all connection points in peritoneal dialysis systems. By targeting contamination points before treatment begins, PeritoneX aims to lower the risk of infection, specifically peritonitis, thereby making home dialysis safer and more accessible for patients. Relavo's commitment to enhancing patient care positions it as a significant player in the medical device industry for kidney dialysis.
Aperiomics
Series A in 2020
Aperiomics is a biotechnology company based in Sterling, Virginia, specializing in pathogen detection services across animal screening, agricultural testing, and human diagnostics industries. Founded in 2013, the company uses advanced genomics and informatics technologies to detect viral, bacterial, fungal, and parasitic pathogens through a single test. Aperiomics employs sequencing technologies and Bayesian statistics to analyze blood, tissue, and stool samples sent by customers. The company's unique approach, supported by the National Science Foundation, involves Deep Shotgun Metagenomic Sequencing and a comprehensive database of over 37,000 microbes. This enables medical professionals to identify infections that other tests may miss, leading to more accurate diagnoses and improved clinical outcomes for patients who have often been ill for extended periods without a clear cause.
Health In Her HUE
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Health In Her HUE is a digital platform dedicated to connecting Black women and women of color with culturally sensitive healthcare providers. Its mission focuses on reducing racial health disparities by leveraging technology, media, and community resources to enhance health outcomes for these populations. The platform offers access to evidence-based, culturally attuned health content and fosters community support, enabling users to comfortably engage with healthcare professionals who understand their unique needs. By prioritizing culturally relevant care and information, Health In Her HUE aims to empower women to take charge of their health and well-being.
Autumn Adeigbo
Seed Round in 2020
Autumn Adeigbo Inc. is a women's apparel company that specializes in designing, manufacturing, and selling colorful and unique clothing items, including dresses, jackets, pants, shirts, and skirts. Founded in 2014 and based in New York City, the company offers its products primarily through online sales. Autumn Adeigbo emphasizes ethical fashion by utilizing women-owned production facilities, with a commitment to fair-trade practices. The company has also initiated programs in Ghana that focus on training and employing female artisans, significantly increasing their income through fair wages. By providing made-to-order garments, Autumn Adeigbo aims to deliver limited-edition pieces that allow women to express their individuality while supporting ethical production practices.
Bloomi is a wellness company focused on enhancing intimacy through accessible products and education, led by sexologists. The company develops non-toxic intimate care products specifically designed for women, emphasizing gentle and body-safe materials. Bloomi's offerings are free from harmful additives, fragrances, and adhesives, and are constructed from soft cotton spandex jersey combined with a hidden leak-proof polyurethane laminate. This innovative design ensures high absorbency and provides women with reliable all-day protection. Through its commitment to education and quality, Bloomi aims to empower women to take proper care of their bodies and foster a healthier relationship with intimacy.
NexTravel
Series A in 2020
NexTravel, Inc. is a business travel platform that simplifies the process of booking and managing corporate travel. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, the company provides an integrated solution that allows organizations to book flights, hotels, and car rentals, as well as manage employee travel and track expenses. NexTravel's platform is designed to enhance the travel experience by enabling companies to set travel policies, monitor spending, and generate detailed reports, all while ensuring transparency and reducing hidden costs. With a dedicated in-house support team available around the clock, NexTravel prioritizes the safety and convenience of business travelers, making it easier for companies to navigate the complexities of business travel.
Hurry Home
Seed Round in 2020
Hurry Home is a real estate firm based in South Bend, Indiana, founded in 2018 by Jada Mclean and John Gibbons. The company focuses on facilitating homeownership for renters through a shared ownership model, which allows individuals to earn equity in their homes. By utilizing capital from investors, Hurry Home provides a financial product that enables buyers to pay close to or less than their current rental costs for the same property. This innovative approach addresses the challenges of traditional mortgage financing, allowing renters to transition to homeowners while offering investors the potential for competitive returns.
Keko Box
Seed Round in 2020
Keko Box provides reusable dishware as a service to food businesses to reduce waste and improve sustainability. Keko Box's mission is to eliminate unnecessary food packaging waste and develop a more sustainable, less trash-filled future. Keko Box was founded on 2018 and is headquartered in Washington, D.C.
a)plan coaching
Seed Round in 2020
a)plan coaching is an optimized, scalable, and tech-enabled virtual coaching service that helps create a coaching culture. Their proven and consistent coaching method merges the objectives and priorities of the organization with the personal and professional growth opportunities of the employees. It was founded by Michael Counts in Brooklyn, New York.
LoanSense
Seed Round in 2020
LoanSense is a debt management platform focused on assisting borrowers in reducing student loan debt and facilitating homeownership. The company collaborates with networks in mortgage technology and mortgage brokerages to streamline the mortgage process for student loan debtors. Through its platform, LoanSense offers personalized financial planning by helping users set goals and create tailored plans aimed at improving their debt-to-income ratios. The platform also provides advisory services and monthly payment calculations, empowering borrowers to navigate student loan servicing and expedite mortgage closings effectively.
Nyssa is solving for the 'unmentionables' of womanhood through multi patented innovative product design, resources and conversation. It was founded in 2018 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Motivo Consulting, Inc., operating as Motivo, is an online platform that facilitates connections between mental health therapists and clinical supervisors. Founded in 2017 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, Motivo addresses the need for pre-licensed therapists to complete mandatory supervision hours required for licensure. The platform enables users to engage in secure video conferences, allowing therapists to access a broader range of supervisors, thereby overcoming limitations in available options. Additionally, Motivo offers resources such as peer consultations, webinars, and training, enhancing the professional development of its users. With the growth of telehealth services, Motivo has positioned itself as a leader in therapist telesupervision, ensuring that mental health professionals can find appropriate supervision in a convenient and accessible manner.
Journey Foods
Seed Round in 2019
Journey Foods is a machine learning-driven software platform that serves the packaged food industry, focusing on enhancing product monitoring and development for consumer packaged goods companies, ingredient suppliers, and manufacturers. The company offers enterprise technology designed to streamline innovation and decision-making, enabling food companies to efficiently transition from concept to commercialization. Journey Foods' software provides tools for configuring consumer preferences, generating optimized product formulations, and delivering automated insights on compliance, nutrition, and sustainability. With a robust database containing over 1 billion ingredient insights, Journey Foods utilizes advanced algorithms to offer dynamic analysis and optimized portfolio recommendations based on pricing, supply chain, and nutrition parameters. The platform supports management teams in making informed strategic decisions and facilitates the monitoring of products within the expansive $3 trillion packaged foods market, ultimately improving nutrition, cost efficiency, and sustainability across product lines.
AMERICAE
Angel Round in 2019
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Five to Nine
Seed Round in 2019
Five to Nine is a company that offers a culture engagement solution aimed at enhancing workplace connectivity and inclusion. It has developed an online employee engagement platform that facilitates the management and evaluation of both virtual and in-person internal programs. This platform integrates various workflows and gathers event analytics and feedback, allowing organizations to assess employee participation and sentiments effectively. By enabling human resource teams to create communities of interest, Five to Nine plays a significant role in promoting inclusion and improving the overall employee experience within organizations.
MeetCaregivers
Pre Seed Round in 2019
MeetCaregivers is a marketplace dedicated to enhancing senior care by intelligently matching seniors with suitable caregivers. The company aims to provide high-quality in-home care along with various additional services, products, and technological tools tailored to meet the diverse needs of seniors. By utilizing innovative personality and culture competency matching technology, MeetCaregivers effectively lowers caregiver turnover rates and reduces senior isolation. The platform also assists seniors with instrumental activities of daily living, facilitating safer connections with professional caregivers. Through its comprehensive approach, MeetCaregivers strives to ensure that seniors can age healthily and happily in the comfort of their homes.
Time Study
Seed Round in 2019
Time Study Inc., founded in 2016 and based in New York, develops web and mobile-based application software that provides enterprise solutions focused on time intelligence. The company's platform uses machine learning and predictive analytics to transform enterprise time data into real-time insights, helping organizations understand how time is spent and its impact on workforce effectiveness, operational efficiency, and compliance. Led by entrepreneur and computer scientist Kishau Rogers, Time Study's team has extensive experience in building enterprise software solutions. Many top US hospitals have adopted Time Study's cloud application to study workplace time management, aiming to address issues like turnover, burnout, and organizational efficiency.
Aperiomics
Series A in 2019
Aperiomics is a biotechnology company based in Sterling, Virginia, specializing in pathogen detection services across animal screening, agricultural testing, and human diagnostics industries. Founded in 2013, the company uses advanced genomics and informatics technologies to detect viral, bacterial, fungal, and parasitic pathogens through a single test. Aperiomics employs sequencing technologies and Bayesian statistics to analyze blood, tissue, and stool samples sent by customers. The company's unique approach, supported by the National Science Foundation, involves Deep Shotgun Metagenomic Sequencing and a comprehensive database of over 37,000 microbes. This enables medical professionals to identify infections that other tests may miss, leading to more accurate diagnoses and improved clinical outcomes for patients who have often been ill for extended periods without a clear cause.
Mahmee is an integrated care delivery platform focused on maternal and infant health. It aims to bridge critical gaps in the U.S. healthcare system, which faces high maternity costs and mortality rates, particularly among Black mothers and infants. By providing a digital infrastructure, Mahmee connects patients, independent health professionals, and large healthcare organizations to enhance access to comprehensive prenatal and postpartum care. The platform features a care management system that links health records for mothers and their babies, identifying clinical risks and facilitating collaboration among maternity and infant care practitioners. This enables healthcare providers to share care plans effectively, ensuring coordinated care. Additionally, Mahmee's marketplace allows new and expecting parents to discover community-based perinatal health providers and access care quickly, both in-person and virtually.
TheraB Medical
Seed Round in 2019
TheraB Medical is an early-stage medical device company focused on improving infant healthcare. Its flagship product, the SnugLitâ„¢ Portable Phototherapy System, is a wearable, portable solution for treating infant jaundice. Developed in collaboration with over 300 medical professionals and parents, the SnugLit System combines blue light therapy within a swaddle, promoting maternal-infant bonding and breastfeeding while reducing separation stress for both mothers and babies.
MemoryWell
Seed Round in 2019
MemoryWell LLC is a digital platform dedicated to capturing and sharing the life stories of individuals living with Alzheimer's and dementia. Founded in 2016 and based in Washington, D.C., the company offers an innovative alternative to traditional intake questionnaires, allowing families, senior living communities, and caregivers to create intimate narratives that foster empathy and serve as cherished keepsakes. MemoryWell employs professional writers to collaborate with seniors in building interactive timelines that incorporate photos, videos, letters, and documents, enhancing the understanding of each individual's unique experiences. By partnering with retirement homes, MemoryWell aims to improve the quality of care for elders through meaningful storytelling.
Unruly Studios
Seed Round in 2019
Unruly Studios, Inc. is a Boston-based company that designs and manufactures interactive electronic floor tiles known as Unruly Tiles. These tiles light up, produce sounds, and can detect when stepped on, allowing children aged 6-12 to engage in active games, music, and light shows. The product encourages creativity and critical STEM skills by enabling kids to program their own games using Scratch, a programming language designed for children. In addition to its product offerings, Unruly Studios provides workshops in schools, after-school programs, and libraries, fostering social engagement and physical activity. Founded in 2014, the company was originally named JumpSmart, Inc. before rebranding to Unruly Studios, Inc. in June 2018.
Foodstand
Seed Round in 2019
Foodstand, Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2014 that operates an online platform and mobile application aimed at fostering healthy eating habits. The company promotes a digital health behavior program that encourages users to adopt wholesome eating practices without relying on diets or calorie counting. Through bite-sized micro-challenges, Foodstand helps members reduce their intake of processed foods, increase their consumption of plant-based foods, and make more mindful dietary choices. The program emphasizes small, achievable changes, positive reinforcement, and social accountability to support users in their journey toward healthier eating, all while being mindful of budget constraints.
S'moresUp
Seed Round in 2019
S'moresUp is an app that helps parents raise and nurture responsible, independent, self-managed and financially savvy kids. We achieve this by providing parents with simple, easy to use and safe tools to manage chores, allowances, calendars, setting up play dates, staying in touch with extended family and friends and a parenting community all from one place.For kids, we provide tools that can help them self-manage and practice money management skills.
AllGo, Inc. is a Portland, Oregon-based company that operates an online community platform specifically for plus-size individuals. Established in 2017, AllGo allows users to review and rate the comfort and accessibility of various public spaces, such as restaurants, theaters, and gyms. The platform aims to enhance inclusivity by providing valuable feedback that helps businesses evaluate and improve their environments for plus-sized and disabled individuals. In addition to community reviews, AllGo also offers consultancy services to assist businesses in designing more accessible spaces, ensuring that they cater to the needs of all patrons.
Fruitful Fertility
Seed Round in 2019
Fruitful is a free fertility mentorship matching program.
EnrichHER
Convertible Note in 2018
EnrichHER Inc., established in 2017 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, specializes in empowering women-led businesses by facilitating affordable, non-dilutive funding through its EnrichHER Funding platform. This platform connects pre-screened women-led companies with investors for loans ranging from $50,000 to $75,000, similar to the model employed by Kiva. Additionally, EnrichHER offers educational resources and community support through its EnrichHER Society and EnrichHER Spark platforms, fostering a network of women entrepreneurs and providing them with opportunities for growth and connection.
Tastemakers Africa
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Tastemakers Africa is a New York City-based travel experiences marketplace that connects travelers with creative entrepreneurs in African cities. Launched in November 2018, the platform currently operates in Accra, Cape Town, and Johannesburg, offering unique experiences that allow visitors to engage deeply with local culture beyond typical tourist attractions. With a focus on enhancing the travel experience, Tastemakers Africa has successfully facilitated over 2,000 bookings for more than 400 travelers, enabling them to discover authentic activities and insights from local insiders.
BridgeCare
Pre Seed Round in 2018
BridgeCare is a child care data and community management platform designed to assist organizations that support both parents and childcare providers. The platform addresses the challenges faced by working families in finding affordable and quality childcare. By connecting local families with educational programs and childcare services seeking to increase enrollment, BridgeCare helps reduce the financial burden on parents. This enables caregivers to maintain their children's education and career continuity without significant financial stress.
Living Security
Seed Round in 2018
Living Security, Inc. is a cybersecurity awareness solutions provider based in Austin, Texas, established in 2017. The company focuses on empowering employees as a critical line of defense against cybersecurity breaches by offering innovative training programs. Its flagship product, the Cyber Escape Room, enables employees to manage and engage in interactive experiences that enhance their understanding of cybersecurity threats. In addition to immersive training, Living Security provides online programs that educate employees on key security concepts through engaging puzzles and exercises. The company's approach incorporates scientific analysis of human risk factors, allowing enterprises to identify vulnerabilities and track improvements through detailed analytics and reporting. By fostering a culture of security awareness, Living Security aims to create lasting change that effectively reduces cybersecurity risks for organizations.
Tall Poppy
Seed Round in 2018
Tall Poppy, established in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in safeguarding employees from online harassment and abuse. The company offers a comprehensive risk management platform that includes proactive security training, continuous threat monitoring, and immediate incident response. Tall Poppy caters to all employees, with enhanced services for high-profile or executive staff who may face elevated risks.
Time Study
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Time Study Inc., founded in 2016 and based in New York, develops web and mobile-based application software that provides enterprise solutions focused on time intelligence. The company's platform uses machine learning and predictive analytics to transform enterprise time data into real-time insights, helping organizations understand how time is spent and its impact on workforce effectiveness, operational efficiency, and compliance. Led by entrepreneur and computer scientist Kishau Rogers, Time Study's team has extensive experience in building enterprise software solutions. Many top US hospitals have adopted Time Study's cloud application to study workplace time management, aiming to address issues like turnover, burnout, and organizational efficiency.
Joinery
Seed Round in 2018
Joinery is a company that operates an online apartment renting platform designed to streamline the leasing process by facilitating direct connections between renters. The platform allows prospective tenants to engage with departing tenants, bypassing traditional real estate brokers. By enabling this peer-to-peer rental interaction, Joinery aims to make the leasing experience more enjoyable, affordable, and equitable for all parties involved. The company's innovative approach seeks to enhance the rental market by providing a more direct and personal way for individuals to find their next home.
Thurst is a dating application specifically designed for queer individuals of all genders, focusing on creating an inclusive and affirming environment for the LGBTQ+ community. The platform aims to support underrepresented and marginalized users by allowing them to connect based on specific geolocation, identity, and personal preferences. By prioritizing the unique needs of the queer community, Thurst facilitates meaningful connections among users, ensuring they feel seen, heard, and validated in their search for companionship.
Jiminy's
Seed Round in 2018
Jiminy's LLC is a Berkeley, California-based company that specializes in producing insect-based pet food and treats, primarily utilizing cricket protein in its dog biscuits. Incorporated in 2016, Jiminy's focuses on providing sustainable nutrition for pets, offering products that are both high in protein and environmentally friendly. By using crickets as a protein source, the company aims to reduce the environmental impact associated with traditional meat production, as crickets emit significantly less greenhouse gas and require fewer resources than beef or chicken. Jiminy's products are available for purchase online, catering to customers who seek nutritious and sustainable options for their pets.
Sun & Swell
Seed Round in 2018
Sun & Swell Foods specializes in clean and simple snacks designed to promote health and environmental sustainability. The company offers a range of pantry staples made from real food ingredients, focusing on products that contain few components and are free from added sugars, preservatives, flavors, or chemicals. By prioritizing direct sales through its website, Sun & Swell enables customers to bypass traditional food distribution systems, which often involve multiple intermediaries and lead to extended shelf lives. This approach not only supports healthier eating habits but also aligns with the company’s commitment to delivering nutritious options for individuals and families.
Massive Science
Seed Round in 2018
Massive Science Inc. is a Brooklyn-based company established in 2016 that operates an online community dedicated to science-related topics. The platform serves as a space for scientists to share their stories and insights, fostering discussions among researchers. Massive Science offers a range of services that leverage the expertise of its scientific community, producing media products that are both trustworthy and engaging. By focusing on delivering authoritative and entertaining content, the company aims to enhance public understanding of science and promote scientific discourse.
Vertical Activewear
Seed Round in 2018
Vertical Activewear is a fashion designer that offers materials to make our garments better for the environment. They provide waste that is made into thread and woven into sturdy, sustainable, stylish activewear.
Lacquerbar
Seed Round in 2018
Lacquerbar is a nail beauty brand focused on providing education and opportunities for nail technicians. The company offers both online and offline beauty school programs designed to cultivate community and foster conversation within the industry. Through its initiatives, Lacquerbar empowers individuals to establish successful careers in the nail sector, enhancing their skills and knowledge while promoting professional growth.
Care2Rock
Seed Round in 2018
Care2Rock is an online platform dedicated to providing one-on-one music lessons through live video. The company emphasizes a commitment to improve lives through music by offering high-quality instruction from carefully vetted teachers who are passionate about helping students reach their full potential. In addition to teaching, these educators volunteer to mentor youth in foster care, ensuring that vulnerable students also benefit from access to music education. Care2Rock not only facilitates music learning from the comfort of home but also actively contributes to positive social change by supporting at-risk youth, creating a cycle of empowerment for both students and mentors.
CNote is a California-based fintech company established in 2016 by two finance industry veterans. It operates an investment platform designed to generate higher returns while supporting social causes and underserved communities. The company's flagship product, CNote Savings, offers competitive annual returns of up to 2.5%, significantly more than traditional savings accounts. CNote is a certified B-Corporation led by women, committed to fostering economic justice through impact investing in female-led businesses, minority-owned enterprises, affordable housing, and community development projects across the U.S.
GoNanny
Pre Seed Round in 2017
GoNanny is an online platform founded in 2016 by Patrice Darby, based in Chicago, Illinois, that specializes in providing comprehensive childcare services. The company aims to support busy families by merging childcare with technology, allowing parents to connect with trained and vetted childcare providers. GoNanny offers a variety of services including care rides, extra assistance, private coaching, light housework, meal preparation, and engaging activities. The platform facilitates the pairing of families with consistent caregivers and backup options, allowing parents to book services in flexible 15-minute intervals. Through this innovative approach, GoNanny seeks to create a supportive ecosystem for families, ensuring they can balance their professional and personal responsibilities while maintaining peace of mind.
Wethos
Venture Round in 2017
Wethos is a developer of a virtual studio designed to empower small business owners in managing and pricing complex projects. The company's platform utilizes agile methodologies to provide tailored solutions for branding, website development, digital content creation, and growth campaigns, addressing the unique needs of each client. By quickly assembling flexible teams of vetted creative and marketing specialists, Wethos enables businesses to effectively tackle rapidly evolving challenges and optimize revenue potential. This approach allows entrepreneurs to seamlessly expand their operations from a one-person shop into a comprehensive full-service studio.
Hemex Health
Angel Round in 2017
Hemex Health, Inc. specializes in developing and manufacturing medical diagnostic devices aimed at populations at risk for malaria and sickle cell disease. Founded in 2016 and based in Portland, Oregon, the company offers innovative products such as the Magneto-Optical Device (MOD), which detects all strains of malaria in under a minute, and the HemeChip, designed to identify hemoglobin disorders. Additionally, Hemex Health provides the SMART solution for early detection of sickle cell disease and malaria through point-of-care testing, enabling healthcare professionals in both clinical and field settings to deliver rapid and affordable diagnostics. The company's portable devices allow physicians, small laboratories, and frontline healthcare workers to diagnose and treat these diseases more efficiently, thereby improving patient outcomes in underserved regions.
Paladin
Seed Round in 2017
Paladin is a legal technology company founded in 2015 and based in New York, USA. The firm has developed a platform that connects attorneys with vetted pro bono opportunities, allowing legal professionals to engage in cases that align with their passions. By streamlining the process of creating, distributing, and managing pro bono matters, Paladin enables law firms, bar associations, and corporations to enhance their service delivery to low-income individuals. Additionally, the platform facilitates the tracking of lawyers' contributions and captures impact data, highlighting the positive effects of their efforts. Through its services, Paladin aims to enhance pro bono participation and support the legal community in addressing access to justice.
BeautyLynk
Seed Round in 2017
BeautyLynk, Inc. is a beauty booking platform that offers on-location and web-based services for hair and makeup. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company caters primarily to women, as well as men and children aged 17 and older. BeautyLynk connects users with professional hair stylists and makeup artists who provide services at homes, offices, hotels, and other locations, making beauty services more accessible and convenient. With operations in Atlanta, Boston, and Washington, D.C., the platform allows customers to book appointments easily, saving them time and enhancing their grooming experience.
Saathi is a consumer packaged goods company focused on providing eco-friendly hygiene products, specifically designed to promote menstrual health for women. The company specializes in manufacturing zero-plastic, compostable alternatives to traditional absorbents such as diapers, sanitary pads, and incontinence pads. Founded by graduates from prestigious institutions, Saathi innovates by using locally sourced materials, including banana fiber, to create products that are both environmentally sustainable and safe for users. These products are also perfume-free, reducing the risk of rashes and irritation often associated with conventional hygiene items. Saathi's mission emphasizes the importance of creating solutions that are beneficial for individual health, the environment, and the broader community.
Story2, LLC is an online platform that specializes in essay writing and storytelling, aimed at assisting students in navigating the college admissions process. Founded in 2011 and based in New York, the company offers a tool called EssayBuilder, which helps users plan, organize, and craft their college admission essays while allowing them to share their narratives with peers. In addition to this, Story2 provides essay coaching solutions that include personalized feedback and one-on-one online coaching to enhance students' chances of gaining admission to selective colleges. The platform emphasizes the importance of storytelling in developing writing confidence and persistence, not only for college applications but also for job searches and professional development. By encouraging the use of personal narratives, Story2 aims to help students articulate their unique experiences and aspirations, ultimately facilitating their success in higher education and beyond.
VOZ is an ethical fashion platform that specializes in handcrafted luxury clothing created in collaboration with indigenous artisans. The company focuses on empowering rural women, particularly from Mapuche communities in Southern Chile, by providing training in design innovation and offering economic opportunities through fair trade practices. VOZ's garments are made from premium quality natural and ecological fibers, hand-dyed and woven to reflect ancient traditions. By bridging traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design, VOZ not only preserves these rich cultural practices but also helps artisans sustain their heritage through financial and artistic protection. Artisans receive recognition and royalties for their designs, ensuring that their contributions are honored and valued within the modern fashion industry.
Happily Ever Borrowed
Seed Round in 2017
Happily Ever Borrowed is an online wedding shop that specializes in renting designer bridal accessories to customers worldwide at significantly reduced prices. The company collaborates with notable designers such as Enchanted Atelier and Justine M. Couture to offer a curated selection of veils, tiaras, headpieces, and jewelry. By focusing on rental services, Happily Ever Borrowed aims to minimize waste in the wedding industry while making bridal accessories more accessible and affordable for brides across the United States and beyond.
First Access
Venture Round in 2017
First Access is a financial technology company founded in 2011 and headquartered in New York. It specializes in providing a smart data platform tailored for financial institutions in emerging markets, particularly micro and SME lenders. The company focuses on digitizing paper-based operations, allowing these institutions to collect rich data, monitor trends, and automate processes without disrupting their daily activities. Leveraging its expertise in credit scoring, First Access enables lenders to adopt advanced data-driven strategies, incorporating machine learning insights to enhance their capabilities. The company aims to transform data into financial opportunities by facilitating the automation and digitization of credit access through user-friendly technology, ultimately fostering growth and collaboration within the financial sector.
DayOne Response
Venture Round in 2017
DayOne Response, Inc. is a company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing and supplying innovative clean drinking water solutions primarily for disaster relief efforts. Founded in 2010, it offers a range of water and sanitation products, including the DayOne Waterbag and the P&G purifier of water treatment packet. The company's personal water purification unit is designed to effectively treat contaminated freshwater sources by removing various harmful substances such as sediment, arsenic, bacteria, lead, viruses, and protozoan cysts. By providing these essential products to relief organizations and government agencies globally, DayOne Response enhances the effectiveness of disaster response efforts, contributing to improved health and quality of life for affected populations.
The Graide Network
Seed Round in 2017
The Graide Network, Inc. is an educational technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, that provides an online platform connecting middle and high school teachers with qualified teaching assistants. Founded in 2015, the platform facilitates the grading of student assignments and offers comprehensive feedback, allowing teachers to post class assignments and receive tailored matches with teaching assistants. This system not only streamlines the grading process but also enhances the quality of feedback students receive, thereby supporting their writing and critical thinking development. Additionally, the company offers an administrator dashboard to help schools implement effective writing plans, ensuring that teachers are well-supported and that students receive personalized guidance. The Graide Network aims to transform how educators allocate their time, enabling them to concentrate on the most impactful aspects of teaching.
Atikus
Venture Round in 2017
Atikus is dedicated to enhancing financial inclusion for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by offering innovative, technology-driven financial solutions. The company provides credit insurance, loans, and risk management services that cater specifically to the capital needs of underserved demographics, including women. By focusing on the unique challenges faced by these groups, Atikus aims to increase both the quantity and quality of financial products available, thereby empowering MSMEs to grow and develop. Through its targeted approach, the company works to strengthen the operational capabilities of lenders, ultimately fostering a more inclusive financial ecosystem that supports the future growth of the MSME sector.
Repurpose
Seed Round in 2017
Repurpose, Inc. is a consumer packaged goods company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2011. The company specializes in developing and manufacturing disposable and compostable tableware made from plants, offering products such as plates, cups, bowls, utensils, spoons, and forks. Repurpose emphasizes sustainability by providing plant-based alternatives to conventional plasticware, aiming to reduce environmental impact. Its product line caters to consumers and businesses alike, with items available for purchase online and through grocery and retail stores across the United States. The company is committed to innovation, with plans to expand its offerings to include additional compostable products like trash bags and sandwich bags, contributing to a cleaner and healthier world.
ActualMeds
Seed Round in 2017
ActualMeds is a pioneering healthcare technology company that offers a medication reconciliation platform designed to automate the medication management process for care teams at the point of care. The platform integrates information from electronic health records, prescription claims databases, and structured interviews with patients to create accurate medication histories when they are most needed. This comprehensive approach allows for the validation and alignment of data from providers, payers, and patients, facilitating efficient reconciliation and saving valuable time. Additionally, the system employs clinically validated rules to identify potential risks in patients' medication profiles, enabling timely interventions by care teams to enhance patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs. The development of ActualMeds was inspired by a National Institute of Health clinical trial, which demonstrated that combining self-reported patient information with clinical data could prevent hospitalizations, readmissions, and emergency room visits.
Invio, Inc. specializes in remote clinical trial monitoring solutions, offering a cloud-based platform designed to enhance data quality control during clinical trials. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the company addresses the critical need for accurate data monitoring and source data verification, which are essential for compliance with FDA requirements. Traditionally, monitoring clinical trial data necessitated frequent in-person visits to participating hospitals, a process that significantly drives up operational costs. Invio's innovative platform automates the identification of potential data issues, ensuring correct subject enrollment and accurate data recording. This approach not only streamlines the monitoring process but also reduces the time and costs associated with running clinical trials, ultimately facilitating more efficient and effective research.
Fresh Bellies
Seed Round in 2017
Fresh Bellies is a New York-based company specializing in organic baby and toddler snacks designed to cultivate a love for vegetables in young children. Founded in 2015, the company produces snacks that avoid added sugars and instead use bold herbs and spices like basil, cardamom, garlic, and thyme to enhance flavor. By training infant palates to enjoy vegetables early on, Fresh Bellies aims to shape nutritional preferences that encourage healthier eating habits later in life. The company's products are sold online and include gluten-free options rich in protein and fiber, making healthy eating both fun and accessible for parents.
ZelosDx
Seed Round in 2017
ZelosDx is a company focused on developing neurodiagnostic technologies, specifically blood testing products aimed at advancing research in brain health and disease. It offers proprietary technology that allows research collaborators to license and adapt blood testing kits and automated laboratory equipment. Additionally, the company provides pharmaceutical partners with biomarker technology essential for drug discovery tools. By delivering critical data for diagnosis, monitoring, and assessing therapeutic responses, ZelosDx supports researchers and pharmaceutical companies in making significant breakthroughs in understanding and treating brain-related conditions.
Sweetriot
Seed Round in 2017
Sweetriot is a women-owned company that focuses on creating healthy, delicious snacks, specifically chocolate products made from directly traded cacao beans sourced from Latin American farmers. The company emphasizes the use of all-natural ingredients, aiming to provide consumers with guilt-free treats that promote well-being. Sweetriot's offerings include vitamin-enriched chocolates that contain vitamins A and B, catering to the growing demand for nutritious on-the-go snacks. Additionally, each product features original artwork from emerging artists, reflecting the company's commitment to culture and diversity. Through its innovative approach, Sweetriot seeks to foster a movement that not only satisfies cravings but also supports ethical practices and community empowerment.
Emerging Women
Seed Round in 2017
Emerging Women is a global network dedicated to fostering feminine leadership and empowering women entrepreneurs. Founded in 2011 by Chantal Pierrat and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, the organization provides a platform that equips women with the tools, knowledge, and connections necessary for effective leadership. By emphasizing core feminine values such as connection, collaboration, intuition, empathy, and authenticity, Emerging Women encourages women to express themselves and pursue their visions. The network hosts international events, networking circles, and offers online resources, all designed to build a supportive community for women leaders. Through these initiatives, Emerging Women addresses the unique challenges faced by women in business and promotes their advancement on a global scale.
Solstice
Angel Round in 2017
Solstice is a company dedicated to making renewable energy accessible to all Americans through community-shared solar power. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Solstice provides comprehensive customer solutions for shared solar, including subscriber aggregation and management services aimed at solar developers, utilities, and other providers. By employing community organizing techniques along with its innovative online marketplace, Solstice aggregates consumer demand to facilitate the deployment of community solar projects. This approach enables renters and homeowners with non-optimal roofs to participate in solar energy, allowing them to save on utility bills without upfront costs. Solstice is driven by a commitment to energy equity, striving to ensure that affordable renewable energy is available to every household, regardless of income or credit status. The company has been recognized with multiple awards for its contributions to clean energy and entrepreneurship.
ENB Therapeutics
Seed Round in 2017
ENB Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in New York, New York, that specializes in developing small molecule inhibitors aimed at treating melanoma and other cancers. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on overcoming drug resistance, a significant issue affecting over 50% of cancer patients. Its lead product, ENB-001, is a first-in-class selective endothelin B receptor (ETBR) inhibitor that has demonstrated the ability to significantly reduce tumor growth and enhance survival in preclinical studies. ENB-001 works by restoring T-cell infiltration into tumors, inhibiting metastasis, and improving the efficacy of immunotherapy. The product has received Orphan Drug Designation from the FDA, granting it market exclusivity and a robust intellectual property position. ENB Therapeutics is also developing a companion diagnostic to identify patients who could benefit from ENB-001, thus broadening its potential applications within the multi-billion-dollar immunotherapy market. The company's innovative approach aims to set a new standard of care by combining its therapies with existing immuno-oncology treatments to combat drug resistance and stimulate immune responses against cancer.
MomSource Network
Venture Round in 2017
MomSource Network is an inclusive online community dedicated to facilitating flexible employment opportunities for a diverse range of candidates, including professionals at various life stages such as moms, men, millennials, and retirees. The organization provides a platform for ongoing professional development and virtual networking, connecting qualified individuals with progressive employers who offer flexible full-time, part-time, and freelance positions. Through workshops and support, MomSource fosters a collaborative environment where members can share their experiences and resources as they navigate their flexible career paths. The mission has evolved to emphasize the importance of flexibility in the workplace, appealing to a broad audience seeking diverse job opportunities across various industries.
Mented Cosmetics
Seed Round in 2017
Mented Cosmetics, Inc. is a luxury beauty brand founded in 2017 and based in New York, New York. The company specializes in cosmetics products, including lip shades, lip gloss, nail polish, and accessories, with a strong emphasis on catering to women of color. Mented Cosmetics aims to provide a range of cruelty-free and vegan makeup that is non-toxic and specifically formulated to match the diverse skin tones of Black and Brown women. By offering nude lipsticks and nail polish shades designed for this demographic, the company seeks to ensure that all women can find beauty products that resonate with their identities, promoting inclusivity in the beauty industry. Mented Cosmetics sells its products exclusively online, making it accessible to a broader audience.
Cosynd is an online platform founded in 2016, based in New York, that offers an accessible and legal solution for creators to protect their content. It serves artists and content developers across various mediums, including music, video, visual art, and literature, by enabling them to collectively verify copyright ownership and establish essential legal agreements. The platform simplifies the process of registering content with the U.S. Copyright Office and centralizes negotiations among collaborators, making it easier for creators to monetize their work. Cosynd provides essential tools such as split sheets, premium ownership agreements, and work-for-hire contracts that address the complexities of shared copyright. This comprehensive approach allows users to navigate ownership issues while accommodating legal assistance as needed. Through its services, Cosynd aims to minimize costs and streamline the copyright process for creators.
The world's first bottled bamboo leaf tea.
Apothecarry Brands
Seed Round in 2017
If you keep your cigars are in your humidor, and your wine in wine fridge, then why the heck would you keep your high quality cannabis in a shoebox user your bed?! The Apothecarry Brands, Inc is a purveyor of luxury cannabis accouterment, providing high style and high quality goods designed with the cannabis connoisseur in mind. Our goal is to provide products that help make smoking easier, safer and more reliable than ever before, allowing our customers to get the best smoking experience possible. Our initial offering, the Apothecarry Case, is a sleek and sexy storage and humidor system designed to safely keep cannabis at its freshest, most optimum quality while providing luxury tools and humidity control for the discriminating connoisseur. The company has seen a 144% increase in sales in Q1 18 and is currently raising its bridge round.
Emagine Solutions Technology
Seed Round in 2017
Emagine Solutions Technology, LLC is a Tucson, Arizona-based company specializing in mobile ultrasound imaging technology. Its flagship product, VistaScan, converts standard mobile devices into advanced ultrasound imaging tools, enhancing diagnostic capabilities in medical settings. The company is developing its innovative technology at the Arizona Center for Innovation, a business incubator located within the UA Tech Park, where it benefits from various business assistance programs and facilities designed to support emerging technology firms. Emagine Solutions Technology aims to improve healthcare delivery through its cutting-edge solutions.
Caregiver Jobs Now
Seed Round in 2017
Caregiver Jobs Now is a recruiting platform designed to streamline the hiring process in the home healthcare sector. It connects employers with a diverse pool of caregiver talent, including nursing assistants, home health aides, and personal care aides. The platform provides comprehensive and industry-specific candidate profiles, allowing hiring managers to pre-screen applicants and invite suitable candidates for consideration. This approach enables clients to make informed hiring decisions efficiently, catering to the needs of both healthcare agencies and the families they serve. By simplifying the connection between caregivers and employers, Caregiver Jobs Now plays a crucial role in enhancing the recruitment process in the home healthcare industry.
BeautyLynk, Inc. is a beauty booking platform that offers on-location and web-based services for hair and makeup. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company caters primarily to women, as well as men and children aged 17 and older. BeautyLynk connects users with professional hair stylists and makeup artists who provide services at homes, offices, hotels, and other locations, making beauty services more accessible and convenient. With operations in Atlanta, Boston, and Washington, D.C., the platform allows customers to book appointments easily, saving them time and enhancing their grooming experience.
CareAcademy
Convertible Note in 2016
CareAcademy is an online training provider dedicated to empowering senior care professionals through specialized education. Its platform offers a range of courses covering essential topics such as infection control, nutrition, meal preparation, dementia care, fall prevention, and safe transfers. With over 250,000 direct care workers utilizing its services, CareAcademy aims to enhance the skills and knowledge of caregivers, ultimately improving the quality of care for older adults. The company also features an advanced reporting, training, and compliance management dashboard, providing a comprehensive and scalable training solution that helps transform home care businesses into industry leaders.
ZelosDx
Seed Round in 2016
ZelosDx is a company focused on developing neurodiagnostic technologies, specifically blood testing products aimed at advancing research in brain health and disease. It offers proprietary technology that allows research collaborators to license and adapt blood testing kits and automated laboratory equipment. Additionally, the company provides pharmaceutical partners with biomarker technology essential for drug discovery tools. By delivering critical data for diagnosis, monitoring, and assessing therapeutic responses, ZelosDx supports researchers and pharmaceutical companies in making significant breakthroughs in understanding and treating brain-related conditions.
Coalition Snow
Seed Round in 2016
Coalition Snow is a manufacturer of snowsports equipment, specializing in skis and snowboards designed for women. The company aims to challenge industry norms and foster a community that values enlightenment, sustainability, and camaraderie. Their products are designed to empower women to amplify their skills and strengths in extreme sports.
LiquidGoldConcept
Seed Round in 2016
LiquidGoldConcept is a company focused on enhancing maternal-child care through innovative clinical lactation training. It develops a range of products designed to support breastfeeding education for healthcare professionals and parents. Its offerings include a wearable breastfeeding simulator, a lactation simulation model, and a collection of breast health training tools. These products aim to provide realistic training experiences, enabling users to effectively assist newborns with latching and promote successful breastfeeding practices. LiquidGoldConcept prioritizes improving the quality of maternal and child health care through its specialized training solutions.
Goalsetter
Seed Round in 2016
Goalsetter is a fintech company that provides a comprehensive digital platform designed to educate families about personal finance and help children develop healthy savings habits. The platform offers goal-based savings tools, including automatic savings features like round-ups and scheduled deposits, along with spending trackers to monitor budgets. It also incorporates engaging educational content such as financial quizzes and videos tailored for kids. Additionally, Goalsetter Classroom serves as an in-school learning management system for K-12 students, offering a teacher-led curriculum focused on financial literacy.
AlphaTechBlocks
Seed Round in 2016
AlphaTechBlocks is the alphabet learning toy.
Rx Bandz
Angel Round in 2016
Rx Bandz is a manufacturer focused on developing advanced auto-injectors designed to deliver a variety of injectable medications tailored for active patients. The company specializes in creating reliable and waterproof devices that address the challenges faced by patients, medics, and first responders in carrying emergency self-injectable medications. Their product offerings target critical areas such as anaphylaxis, pain management, non-compressible hemorrhage, opioid overdose, anti-chemical warfare, and vaccines. In addition to its current line of auto-injectors, Rx Bandz is engaged in ongoing device and formulation development to enhance the efficacy and accessibility of these vital medical solutions.
Dogpatch Technology
Angel Round in 2015
Dogpatch Technology is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2011 that specializes in digital strategy and mobile development services. The firm focuses on creating innovative mobile applications that facilitate communication and support among caregivers, patients, and their families. One of its notable products, Flower, serves as a support registry and group messaging platform, enabling users to coordinate assistance during significant life events, such as childbirth or health challenges. Flower allows friends and family to easily offer various forms of support, including meals, rides, and gifts, while sharing multimedia messages. Dogpatch Technology aims to simplify the process of providing help to loved ones, bridging the gap between user needs and effective product solutions.
Soko, Inc. is a Kenya-based company that operates an online platform for handcrafted jewelry and accessories, including necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and rings. Founded in 2011, Soko connects over 2,300 independent artisans throughout Kenya to the global marketplace using mobile technology. The company has developed a virtual factory model that responds efficiently to demand while providing economic opportunities for marginalized artisans, who earn significantly more than those in traditional workshops. Soko distinguishes itself through its commitment to social impact and is certified as a B Corporation, appealing to Millennials and Gen Z consumers who prioritize brands that align with their values. With additional offices in Nairobi, San Francisco, and New York, Soko aims to empower artisans and promote sustainable economic development.
Happily
Angel Round in 2015
Happily is an event management platform that specializes in organizing events and weddings by connecting clients with skilled event producers, coordinators, and assistants. The company has developed a comprehensive planning system that allows users to customize their occasions according to their specific needs. By leveraging a nationwide network of freelancers, Happily ensures that clients can assemble the right team for their events, enhancing the overall experience. Trusted by well-known brands such as Airbnb, H&M, and TED, Happily aims to elevate event experiences through expert collaboration and tailored planning solutions.
Vidcode
Seed Round in 2015
Vidcode is an award-winning software that teaches students computer programming through their favorite hobby: video-making. Project-oriented lessons allow students to create memes, video filters, interactive games, virtual reality and beyond with real programming languages. Vidcode offers full semester coding courses that prepare students for AP CS. Voted Best Learning Site 2015 by Common Sense Media
Blendoor
Angel Round in 2015
Blendoor, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that offers a mobile job matching application aimed at connecting technology companies with qualified candidates, particularly women, veterans, and underrepresented minorities. Established in 2014, Blendoor focuses on enhancing the recruitment process by utilizing a platform that emphasizes people analytics. This innovative application allows recruiters to access candidate information without personal identifiers such as names, photos, or dates, thereby promoting a more equitable hiring process. Through partnerships with various organizations and universities, Blendoor effectively sources and presents candidates to employers, fostering diversity in the workforce.
Soko, Inc. is a Kenya-based company that operates an online platform for handcrafted jewelry and accessories, including necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and rings. Founded in 2011, Soko connects over 2,300 independent artisans throughout Kenya to the global marketplace using mobile technology. The company has developed a virtual factory model that responds efficiently to demand while providing economic opportunities for marginalized artisans, who earn significantly more than those in traditional workshops. Soko distinguishes itself through its commitment to social impact and is certified as a B Corporation, appealing to Millennials and Gen Z consumers who prioritize brands that align with their values. With additional offices in Nairobi, San Francisco, and New York, Soko aims to empower artisans and promote sustainable economic development.
Zibrio is a balance diagnostics company based in Houston, Texas, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing technology that utilizes expertise in postural control and machine learning to detect subtle changes in balance. Originally derived from NASA technology used for astronauts returning from space, Zibrio's innovations aim to enhance health management by providing users with insights into their balance profiles. The company's devices help individuals monitor their balance and weight, offering personalized assistance and recommendations to improve balance, reduce the risk of falls, and ultimately enhance overall health outcomes.
Kidstir
Seed Round in 2015
Kidstir is a company that offers an interactive cooking experience tailored for children. It provides a subscription-based cooking club that delivers monthly cooking kits, which include recipes and age-appropriate cooking tools. In addition to these kits, Kidstir offers an array of educational resources such as homeschool lessons, games, and activities that promote culinary skills. The company also develops specialized cooking kits for various occasions, including rainy days, summer camps, farmers markets, and schools. Through its engaging platform, Kidstir aims to educate young chefs and inspire creativity in the kitchen.
GoldBean
Seed Round in 2015
GoldBean is an online investment advisory platform that aims to transform savers into investors by providing personalized investment guidance for beginners. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, GoldBean analyzes clients' spending histories and financial profiles to help them embark on their investment journeys. The platform enables users to create customized portfolios comprising companies and brands that they are familiar with and regularly purchase. By offering tailored investment solutions, GoldBean seeks to empower individuals to earn additional income through informed investment decisions.
Seven Seas Music
Seed Round in 2014
Seven Seas Music is a platform that facilitates the discovery and sharing of authentic music from around the globe. It provides a web-based solution that enables users, including media producers, to navigate the complexities of global music licensing. The platform allows users to upload music and offers robust search and listening features, making it easier for listeners to find and license diverse musical content. By addressing licensing challenges and promoting international music, Seven Seas Music serves as a valuable resource for the music industry.