Progression

Progression is a Los Angeles-based venture capital firm established in 2020. It invests in early-stage startups operating in gaming and entertainment, commerce and marketplaces, wellness, and education sectors. The firm backs founders leveraging emerging technologies like AI/ML, Web2.5/3, and interactive media to create innovative consumer products that transform how people play, shop, and live.

JJ Aguhob

Co-Founder, Partner and Entrepreneurin Residence

James Fabricant

Venture Partner

Matthew Lee

Partner

Mark Linao

General Partner

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Terminal 3

Seed Round in 2025
Terminal 3 is a technology company specializing in data storage and access solutions for Web3. It enables users to securely store and manage their data, ensuring privacy and security, while allowing for seamless and controlled access across various applications and websites. The company achieves this by leveraging decentralized storage and advanced cryptographic techniques such as zero-knowledge proofs.

Prophetic

Seed Round in 2025
Prophetic Software provides real estate development tools designed to help users analyze zoning maps, property data, FEMA flood zones, wetlands, and more. Their AI-powered technology, known as "SiteAi," generates site plans and calculates the maximum yield for parcels, streamlining the development research process.

GetMyHome

Seed Round in 2024
GetMyHome is a real estate service provider that leverages artificial intelligence to streamline the home-buying process. The company offers a unique value proposition: a full rebate of the seller-paid agent commission fees, ensuring customers only pay a flat fee for the services they require. This business model is facilitated by a flat-fee compensation structure for the company's agents, eliminating any incentive to encourage overbidding and fostering a client-centric approach focused on helping buyers secure their dream homes.

Permanent

Seed Round in 2024
Permanent is an IT company that has developed a digital platform aimed at creating a collaborative food economy. This platform enables farmers to sell organic agricultural products directly to customers, facilitating wholesale sourcing from vendors. Additionally, it allows users to access field inventory, streamlining the process of sourcing food products directly from producers. By connecting agricultural suppliers with consumers, Permanent plays a pivotal role in enhancing transparency and efficiency within the food supply chain.

AssetHub

Pre Seed Round in 2024
AssetHub is an AI-powered 3D modeling tool that enables game developers to create and edit 3D assets 100 times faster, enabling mass production of content and combining AI with manual work, enabling faster prototyping and editing.

Drip Labs

Seed Round in 2024
Drip Labs is a technology company that facilitates the creation, distribution, and monetization of digital content, such as art, music, and videos, on a Web3 content distribution network. It empowers creators by simplifying the process of minting, selling, and managing digital assets, while providing fans with unique ways to support and engage with their favorite artists.

Atmosfy

Seed Round in 2023
Atmosfy is a platform founded in 2021 and based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in discovering dining and nightlife options through video content. The platform allows users to explore various establishments, such as restaurants, bars, nightclubs, and cafes, both locally and from afar. Atmosfy enhances the decision-making process for users by providing video-based insights along with reviews and recommendations for each venue. This approach enables individuals to make informed choices about where to dine or socialize based on their personal preferences.

Proxima

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Building interactive media for the next generation

Odela

Seed Round in 2023
Provider of healthcare services intended to transform women's sexual wellness. The company's digital sexual health clinic offers personalized medical systems that include hormone therapy, psychotherapy to address concerns about sexual function, feelings, and relationships, and overall improvements in intimacy and orgasm by increasing blood flow, sensation, and pelvic floor strength, helping customers to have a healthy sexual life.

Quinn

Seed Round in 2022
Quinn is an innovative platform specializing in audio erotica, designed specifically for women. It allows users to explore a variety of audio stories across different genres, catering to individual preferences and moods. By providing a non-visual alternative to traditional pornography, Quinn aims to enhance personal intimacy and self-discovery, making it simpler for users to connect with their bodies and experience pleasure. The app features a diverse range of creators and curated playlists, offering an accessible space for women to enjoy erotic audio content.

Flavrs

Seed Round in 2022
Flavrs is a San Francisco-based shoppable video platform that merges premium food content with commerce, catering to food enthusiasts. Founded in 2020, the platform offers a variety of recipes, ranging from seafood to Thai cuisine, and features video tutorials created in collaboration with renowned chefs and food creators. Users can engage with these tutorials to learn how to reproduce the showcased meals at home. Flavrs enhances the cooking experience by providing a seamless shopping component, allowing users to purchase the necessary ingredients directly through a custom integration with Instacart. This innovative approach enables foodies to discover, replicate, and enjoy a diverse array of culinary creations.

Happypillar

Venture Round in 2022
Happypillar is an innovative mental healthcare application designed to support families by providing evidence-based behavioral health interventions for children. With the alarming statistic that one in five children has a mental or behavioral disorder, and only a fraction of those receiving proper care, Happypillar addresses a critical gap in youth mental health services. The app utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze user interactions and deliver personalized feedback to caregivers, which enhances their techniques in managing children's emotional well-being. By engaging users for just five minutes a day, Happypillar aims to reduce tantrum frequency, boost children's self-esteem, improve social skills, and alleviate caregiver stress, making it a valuable tool in the quest for accessible mental health support.

9 Count

Series A in 2022
9 Count's mission is to enable you to express your most authentic self through our various digital media platforms. We believe in the power of online communities and aim to bring you the best apps for sharing and connecting.

Based

Seed Round in 2022
Based is a communication platform which is build over the NFT .

Phyla

Seed Round in 2022
Phyla is engaged in the development of alternative therapies aimed at addressing bacterial infections and skin conditions, particularly acne. The company employs microbiome technology to create probiotic skincare products that promote skin health while minimizing damage. Unlike traditional approaches that focus on adding beneficial bacteria, Phyla's innovative platform utilizes bacteriophages to selectively remove harmful bacteria from the microbiome. This subtractive method allows for a more targeted treatment, aiming to restore a balanced and healthy skin environment without adversely affecting beneficial bacterial strains. By offering a minimalist acne treatment system, Phyla provides an effective solution for customers seeking to manage acne while preserving skin integrity.

Dobby

Seed Round in 2022
Dobby is an online platform designed for home management, renovations, and maintenance, primarily serving the Washington, DC metro area and the San Francisco Bay Area. The platform utilizes artificial intelligence to connect homeowners with high-quality service providers, facilitating easy management of home-related tasks through a user-friendly application. Homeowners can access a range of services with just a few taps, while service providers benefit from increased earnings and efficiency. Dobby aims to enhance the home service experience by providing guaranteed quality work and fostering a community of curated professionals. The company is supported by notable venture capitalists and experienced operators in the tech industry.

Sizzle

Seed Round in 2022
Sizzle is an innovative web service that utilizes artificial intelligence to create condensed highlights from gaming videos on platforms like Twitch and YouTube. By transforming lengthy gameplay sessions, such as a 20-minute Fortnite video, into concise five-minute summaries, Sizzle addresses the needs of the 700 million gaming fans who often find long livestreams overwhelming and highlight compilations insufficient. The platform captures key moments in chronological order, allowing viewers to experience the full narrative of streams from popular figures like Ninja and Daequan. Sizzle provides a streamlined option for fans seeking engaging content without the extensive time commitment, enhancing the viewing experience for both casual and dedicated audiences. More information about Sizzle can be found at www.sizzle.gg.

JADU

Seed Round in 2021
Jadu AR Inc., operating under the name Jadu, is a company based in Los Angeles, California, that specializes in augmented reality technology. Founded in 2019, Jadu has developed a mobile application that enables users to engage with holograms of their favorite musicians and performers, allowing fans to perform alongside these virtual representations. The application is available on the App Store, enhancing the interactive entertainment experience for users by blending real and digital performances.

Sandbox VR

Series B in 2021
Sandbox VR, Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Los Angeles, California, specializes in providing premium virtual reality gaming experiences. The company utilizes advanced technologies such as full-body motion capture and virtual reality to create fully immersive environments that allow users to engage in social multiplayer games. By combining real-time motion capture with VR, Sandbox VR offers a unique and engaging experience that transports players into interactive storylines, making it one of the leading providers of immersive virtual reality entertainment. Additionally, Sandbox VR has expanded its presence to locations in the Bay Area and Hong Kong, further establishing itself in the global VR market.

Guardians Collective

Seed Round in 2021
Guardians Collective is a San Francisco-based company that operates an online community platform designed for parents and early childhood educators. The platform facilitates collaboration and dialogue, allowing users to connect and share information in a safe and anonymous environment. By bridging the gap between parents and early educators, Guardians Collective aims to eliminate early learning gaps and foster support networks. The platform offers resources and research-based activities that parents can implement with their children, making the journey of first-time parenting less isolating and more collaborative. Through this initiative, Guardians Collective enhances the overall experience of parenting and early childhood education.

Fiveable

Series A in 2021
Fiveable, Inc. is an educational technology company based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, founded in 2018. It operates an interactive social learning platform designed for Advanced Placement (AP) students and teachers, aiming to foster educational equity. The platform combines content, community, and courses to enhance the learning experience. It features a comprehensive content library and interactive community spaces, allowing students to engage with peers studying similar subjects. Fiveable offers online instruction led by accredited teachers across various disciplines, including history, social sciences, STEM, and languages. The company's mission is to empower students by building their skills and confidence, enabling them to earn college credit through placement exams and succeed in their educational endeavors.

Grow Credit

Seed Round in 2021
Grow Credit is a credit-building platform founded in 2018 and based in Santa Monica, California. It assists consumers with no credit or limited credit histories in establishing or improving their credit scores at no cost by leveraging their existing subscription services, such as Netflix, Disney Plus, and Spotify. Additionally, Grow Credit is notable for being the first platform to allow users to build credit using their cell phone bills. The service extends a loan to cover subscription costs and utilizes a virtual Mastercard for payments, offering premium plans that provide increased card limits and additional features. This innovative approach enables users to enhance their credit scores while accessing a range of financial services.

TourHero

Seed Round in 2021
TourHero is a social travel platform designed to enhance the travel experience for agents and their clients. It enables travel agents to conveniently purchase accommodations, transportation, and tours while curating unique and immersive travel experiences. The platform offers competitive pricing, flexible payment plans, and complimentary travel concierge services, along with logistical support and destination recommendations. By connecting travelers with like-minded individuals, TourHero aims to create unforgettable journeys filled with lasting memories.

Eano Home Renovation

Seed Round in 2021
Eano Home Renovation is a construction and technology company that specializes in providing comprehensive and affordable home renovation solutions. The business offers end-to-end services that encompass permit acquisition, design, material selection, and construction. By collaborating with experts in various fields, Eano ensures a complete renovation experience while leveraging technology to enhance efficiency and user satisfaction. The company presents standardized packages for a range of remodeling needs, including kitchens, bathrooms, and flooring, making quality renovations accessible to homeowners. Additionally, Eano features an in-house app designed to streamline the remodeling process, further simplifying the experience for clients. Since its inception, Eano has received over 300 inquiries and successfully completed 25 projects within its first four months of operation, addressing the pressing housing challenges in its market.

Omeda Studios

Seed Round in 2021
Omeda Studios is a game developer based in London, established in 2020, specializing in cross-platform third-person multiplayer online battle arena games. The company is currently developing its inaugural title, Predecessor, a third-person action shooter MOBA intended for both PC and console. Omeda Studios emphasizes community engagement, as evidenced by its active Discord presence with over 35,000 members and more than 100,000 signups ahead of the game's release. The studio aims to deliver an interactive gaming experience through its innovative platform and commitment to fostering a vibrant player community.

LEAD

Seed Round in 2021
LEAD.bot enhances operational efficiency in enterprises using AI, behavior science and Organizational Network Analysis (ONA). Integrating with Slack and Microsoft Teams, it identifies key influencers and experts, provides actionable insights, and promotes effective knowledge sharing. Trusted by over 2000 organizations, LEAD.bot drives performance and optimizes workforce management.

The Landing

Seed Round in 2021
The Landing is a social design platform that empowers everyone to create together. Our mission is to empower and enable the creativity of our community through an intuitive, fun, and social platform. We believe the future of product discovery is social, experiential, and creator-led. We provide our community with the tools to discover, remix, create and connect over fully customizable moodboards.

Wellnest World

Seed Round in 2021
Wellnest World, founded in 2020 and based in Novi, Michigan, is a mobile wellness platform focused on enhancing mental health for students. The company has developed a mobile application that allows users to track their moods and daily habits while documenting negative emotions and mood fluctuations. Utilizing engaging game-like features and speech-to-text technology, the app encourages users to establish a healthy mindfulness routine and equips them with tools to manage stress and negative thoughts effectively. Through its innovative approach, Wellnest aims to support students in improving their overall mental well-being.

Wescover

Seed Round in 2021
Wescover, Inc. operates an online platform that facilitates the exploration of art and design within unique physical spaces while highlighting their creators. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, the platform features a catalog that maps various objects, showcasing images of original art and design in specific locations. Wescover aims to connect users with the stories, people, and places behind these creative works, promoting meaningful home decor that resonates with current trends and community values. By enabling users to discover and credit the designers and locations of unique items, Wescover enhances the appreciation of original art and design in everyday environments.

Manatee

Seed Round in 2021
Manatee, Inc. is a healthcare company based in Denver, Colorado, that operates a digital platform focused on mental healthcare for families with children experiencing behavioral and developmental disorders. Founded in 1985, the company aims to empower providers and families by democratizing access to mental health resources and enhancing communication. Manatee utilizes artificial intelligence and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) methods to gamify treatment and facilitate progress tracking. Its platform features a virtual care model that includes family and child therapy, parent coaching, group sessions, and daily activities, enabling families to integrate mental health practices into their everyday lives.

Appa

Seed Round in 2021
Appa Health is a digital mental health management platform focused on addressing the mental health challenges faced by teenagers. The platform promotes accountability by ensuring that teens engage with video-based courses and apply the skills they learn. It connects users with relatable near-peer mentors, fostering a supportive environment for mental well-being. Additionally, Appa Health integrates technology, therapeutic methods backed by research, care navigation specialists, and therapists to provide personalized mental health care tailored to the needs of adolescents. By emphasizing connection and understanding, the platform aims to empower teens to take charge of their mental health.

Luma

Seed Round in 2020
Luma, Inc. designs and develops a platform for managing events, focusing on both virtual and in-person experiences. Founded in 2020 and based in San Francisco, California, the company offers a range of features, including ticket sales, attendance tracking, and analytics. Luma enables users to host virtual classes, record live shows, and connect with their communities through integrated tools. The platform supports event promotion and management, allowing users to send invitations and accept tips and memberships. Overall, Luma aims to enhance the event-hosting experience by providing a comprehensive suite of services for organizers and attendees alike.

Ok Play

Series A in 2020
OK Play is a Los Angeles-based company founded in 2019 that focuses on enhancing family bonding through a mobile application. The app encourages parents and children to engage in meaningful conversations and creative activities. It serves as a free platform that empowers children to embark on personalized story adventures, fostering empathy, kindness, and creativity. Designed by a team of artists, educators, and scientists, the application offers themed programs and weekly creative challenges, allowing kids to take center stage in their own narratives. Through its innovative approach, OK Play aims to strengthen parent-child connections and enrich family interactions.

Stream Captain

Series A in 2020
Stream Captain is a developer of a gaming platform designed to enhance the interaction between streamers and their viewers during live broadcasts. The platform enables streamers to host interactive games that viewers can participate in alongside them, primarily on streaming sites like Twitch. By fostering engagement through chat interactions, the platform keeps audiences captivated while allowing viewers to support their favorite streamers by purchasing or gifting in-game skins. This approach not only enhances the viewing experience but also encourages a sense of community and participation among users.

Wave

Series B in 2020
Wave focuses on interactive virtual experiences with a mission to help artists make money at the intersection of gaming and entertainment. Wave’s technology enables musicians to create lifelike avatars of themselves that can “perform” their music on a virtual stage. Most of these virtual shows take place either on the company’s YouTube channel, but Wave’s apps let users tune in on gaming consoles, phones or even the Oculus Rift VR headset. While watching a Wave, viewers can log in to comment in a chat function and give live feedback to the avatar performers.

Lunchclub

Venture Round in 2020
Lunchclub is an AI-driven platform that facilitates introductions for one-on-one meetings, including lunch and coffee encounters. Founded in 2018 by Vladimir Novakovski, Hayley Leibson, and Scott Wu, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, California. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Lunchclub connects individuals seeking to establish professional relationships, such as finding business partners, team members, or investors. The platform enables users to make strategic connections that can help them achieve their goals and advance their professional endeavors.

9 Count

Seed Round in 2019
9 Count's mission is to enable you to express your most authentic self through our various digital media platforms. We believe in the power of online communities and aim to bring you the best apps for sharing and connecting.

FaZe Clan

Seed Round in 2018
FaZe Clan Inc., established in 2010 and headquartered in Los Angeles, operates as an esports and entertainment company. Primarily known for its original content and highly engaged global fanbase of over 215 million across social platforms, FaZe Clan retails online apparel and accessories alongside its core business of competitive gaming tournaments, live streams, video blogs, lifestyle content, and branded partnerships.

Intella X

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Intella X is a technology company that develops and operates a blockchain-based web3 gaming platform. This platform aims to connect web2 and web3 gamers and developers by providing tools and services that facilitate the creation, trading, and management of digital assets, such as non-fungible tokens (NFTs). It maintains a decentralized exchange, an NFT marketplace, and a launchpad to facilitate these transactions. Additionally, Intella X offers a simplified crypto wallet and integration tools to make it easier for developers to incorporate blockchain applications into their games.
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