GrubMarket
Series E in 2021
GrubMarket, Inc. is an online marketplace that connects sellers with customers by offering a wide range of food and related products at wholesale prices. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California, GrubMarket specializes in organic, vegan, gluten-free items, fresh produce, snacks, beverages, pantry staples, home goods, health and beauty products, and items for pets and children. The company sources food from local farms, fisheries, commercial kitchens, and restaurants, emphasizing quality and sustainability. In addition to its marketplace, GrubMarket provides a Software-as-a-Service platform designed for food delivery services and also features a gaming application called GrubMarket FarmBox. As a significant player in the B2B eCommerce sector of the American food supply chain, GrubMarket leverages artificial intelligence to enhance its services and operations.
Lark
Debt Financing in 2020
Lark is a developer of a virtual platform focused on chronic disease prevention and management. Founded in 2011 by Julia Hu and Jeff Zira, the company is headquartered in Mountain View, California. Lark's platform leverages advanced artificial intelligence alongside human coaching and connected devices to offer real-time, personalized support and counseling. This approach aims to help users make healthier choices and effectively manage their chronic conditions. The company's programs, including those recognized by the CDC for diabetes prevention, wellness, diabetes care, and hypertension, serve approximately 1.5 million users. These initiatives have shown clinically validated improvements in health outcomes, as documented in multiple peer-reviewed journals and analyst reports.
Ponhu Luxury
Series A in 2018
Ponhu Luxury is a Beijing-based company established in 2015 that specializes in providing a comprehensive service platform for idle luxury goods. The firm operates an e-commerce platform and physical stores dedicated to the second-hand luxury market. Ponhu Luxury facilitates transactions between sellers and buyers by offering a range of professional services, including luxury appraisal and valuation, maintenance and repair, recycling, consignment, and rental auction services. By enabling the repurposing of second-hand luxury goods, the company aims to connect these items with new customers while ensuring their value is maintained throughout the process.
Biba Systems, Inc. is a mobile-first business application provider based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2011. The company specializes in offering a comprehensive platform for conference calling and messaging services, enabling seamless communication for businesses. Biba's integrated application allows users to connect instantly with their teams, facilitating online meetings, video calls, screen-sharing, and business chats across various devices and organizations. By addressing common communication challenges, Biba aims to enhance collaboration and efficiency in the workplace. As of December 31, 2015, Biba operates as a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc.
Sky Storage
Seed Round in 2009
Sky Storage provides the synchronization, sharing and data backup services to the custommers. The comapny stores the data in the Amazon cloud. Data stored in the Sky Storage servers can be access via Windows software, website, iPhone and Google Android phones.