Amplify.LA

Amplify.LA is a venture capital firm and startup accelerator based in Venice, California, established in 2011. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, focusing primarily on technology-related sectors such as social media, mobile applications, consumer internet, software as a service (SaaS), and digital media. Amplify.LA typically invests between $100,000 and $250,000 in its portfolio companies, acquiring an equity stake of eight to ten percent. The firm does not invest in hardware, cleantech, bio, or service-based businesses, and prefers to focus on opportunities within the United States, particularly in Southern California. In addition to financial support, Amplify.LA offers free workspace to its portfolio companies, helping them grow from pre-seed funding to successful exits. The firm has successfully backed numerous companies, which have collectively raised over half a billion dollars and achieved exits to major firms such as Apple and Google.

Paul Bricault

Managing Partner

Oded Noy

Managing Partner and Co-Founder

Amanda Schutzbank

Vice President

Connor Sundberg

Analyst

144 past transactions

Penelope

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Penelope is a self-service retirement platform aimed at small and micro businesses. It provides a comprehensive solution that simplifies the process of offering retirement plans, catering specifically to the needs of busy business owners and entrepreneurs. The platform automates employee investing, reduces administrative costs, and minimizes paperwork, making it easier for small businesses to manage retirement savings. Additionally, Penelope includes educational tools for employees, enhancing their understanding of retirement options and encouraging informed decision-making. Through its technology-driven approach, Penelope seeks to empower small businesses to effectively provide retirement benefits to their employees.

Telgorithm

Seed Round in 2022
Telgorithm is a SaaS-first hosted text message service / platform that's addressing the challenges of A2P compliance for business messaging in the United States and Canada. The Company is at the forefront of A2P compliance, leveraging expertise that’s enabled over 120 enterprise businesses. Telgorithm has partnered with The Campaign Registry and Messaging Aggregators to help companies achieve 100% message deliverability and higher message throughput.

Smarty

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Smarty is a United States-based company that specializes in developing an online schedule automation tool. This application is designed to streamline and manage various business tasks, including scheduling meetings, facilitating introductions, and locating flights for out-of-town engagements. By automating these processes, Smarty aims to enhance efficiency and productivity for its users.

Volley

Series B in 2021
Volley Inc. develops conversational games designed for messaging applications and voice interfaces, focusing on voice-controlled entertainment experiences for platforms such as Amazon Alexa and Google Home. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, California, the company offers a variety of games, including popular titles like Song Quiz, Yes Sire, and Trivia Showdown. Volley aims to enhance user engagement through interactive and entertaining gameplay that leverages voice technology.

Vendorflow

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Logistics software is extremely fragmented, where a logistics actor might interact with several TMS portals and mobile apps in day to accommodate their counter-party's needs. The outcome is high-friction ad-hoc communications spread across systems and capitulation to "lowest common denominator" channels (email, SMS, phone) which forfeits opportunity for automation and business intelligence on critical interactions and data exchange. We are developing an agnostic communication layer between logistics collaboration parties enriched with industry-specific workflows that both parties can participate in, and generate reports from. To prove the concept, our first product is a chrome extension where freight brokers can request trucking rates & capacity from their trucking carrier partners via a structured communications channel. A broker can deliver structured data to a group of carriers via omnichannel (email, SMS, robo-call) methods and collect feedback in a unified place. System captures critical business information such as trucking pricing and carrier preferences which can yield reporting & insights benefits.

Strike Graph

Series A in 2021
Strike Graph, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that provides a compliance Security-as-a-Service solution, focusing on simplifying the process of security audits and certifications such as SOC 2 Type I and II. Founded in 2020, Strike Graph offers a Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platform that allows organizations to efficiently manage their security programs, compliance controls, policies, and necessary documentation. The platform automates evidence collection for auditor review through integrations with common business systems and infrastructure, facilitating a streamlined audit process. By enabling collaboration among key stakeholders, including Risk Managers, CTOs, CISOs, and Auditors, Strike Graph helps businesses implement a risk-driven security framework that can significantly enhance revenue opportunities for B2B companies.

Tapcart

Series B in 2021
Tapcart Inc. is a mobile commerce software-as-a-service platform that facilitates the creation, launch, and management of mobile ecommerce applications without the need for coding or development skills. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Tapcart integrates directly with Shopify, allowing ecommerce brands to develop native mobile apps tailored for mobile shopping. Its platform provides a range of features, including marketing automation, customer reviews, analytics, and various ecommerce integrations. Tapcart serves thousands of Shopify brands, including notable names like Fashion Nova, Chubbies, and Urban Planet, helping them enhance their mobile shopping experience.

Candid Wholesale

Seed Round in 2021
Candid Wholesale is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that facilitates the buying, selling, and payment processes for wholesale businesses. The company develops order and inventory management software that offers digital solutions tailored to the needs of wholesale operations. Its tools address gaps in existing software by providing features for inventory management, order processing, sourcing, data management, and invoicing. This comprehensive approach enables brands, showrooms, and retailers to enhance their business decision-making and improve relationships with their customers.

Cheese

Seed Round in 2021
Cheese Financial Inc. is a financial services company based in Pasadena, California, established in 2019. It specializes in providing cashback debit cards and a credit-building application aimed at supporting underbanked communities, particularly students and new immigrants in the United States. The company's services are designed for individuals lacking credit history or a Social Security Number, allowing them to access digital banking solutions that facilitate credit score development and address personal financial needs. Through these offerings, Cheese Financial aims to empower users by enhancing their financial capabilities and promoting economic inclusion.

Carpay

Series A in 2021
Carpay automates loan servicing for Buy Here Pay Here (BHPH) dealers, and gives BHPH borrowers transparency and control over their auto loans.

Lantern

Seed Round in 2020
Lantern is a public benefit corporation that provides a single source of guidance for navigating life before and after a death. It offers free, custom roadmaps to make sure you or a loved one have everything in order. Whether you're pre-planning or have recently lost someone, Lantern has all of the tools, resources, and services you need to confidently manage the process while coping with the loss of a loved one.

Abstract

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Increasing Government Transparency

Strike Graph

Seed Round in 2020
Strike Graph, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that provides a compliance Security-as-a-Service solution, focusing on simplifying the process of security audits and certifications such as SOC 2 Type I and II. Founded in 2020, Strike Graph offers a Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platform that allows organizations to efficiently manage their security programs, compliance controls, policies, and necessary documentation. The platform automates evidence collection for auditor review through integrations with common business systems and infrastructure, facilitating a streamlined audit process. By enabling collaboration among key stakeholders, including Risk Managers, CTOs, CISOs, and Auditors, Strike Graph helps businesses implement a risk-driven security framework that can significantly enhance revenue opportunities for B2B companies.

ReturnLogic

Seed Round in 2020
ReturnLogic is a developer of an automation platform intended to make better marketing decisions and prevent costly product returns. Its platform helps brands give their clients an easy returns process while automating workflows for their customer service and warehouse teams, thereby enabling businesses to optimize their product returns strategy.

Goodfair

Seed Round in 2020
Goodfair, Inc. is an online marketplace based in Houston, Texas, that specializes in the sale of used and thrift clothing. Founded in 2018 by Topper Luciani, the company focuses on recycling pre-loved garments such as hoodies, t-shirts, shirts, and sweatshirts. Goodfair aims to address the textile waste crisis by providing affordable, sustainable fashion options sourced from charities and landfills. The company's operations involve sorting these recycled items in large facilities before making them available to customers, promoting environmentally friendly shopping practices and accessibility to sustainable apparel.

Tapcart

Series A in 2020
Tapcart Inc. is a mobile commerce software-as-a-service platform that facilitates the creation, launch, and management of mobile ecommerce applications without the need for coding or development skills. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Tapcart integrates directly with Shopify, allowing ecommerce brands to develop native mobile apps tailored for mobile shopping. Its platform provides a range of features, including marketing automation, customer reviews, analytics, and various ecommerce integrations. Tapcart serves thousands of Shopify brands, including notable names like Fashion Nova, Chubbies, and Urban Planet, helping them enhance their mobile shopping experience.

RentSpree

Seed Round in 2020
RentSpree LLC operates an apartment rental platform that specializes in helping clients to find listed rental properties in Southern California. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Woodland Hills, California.

Manufactured

Seed Round in 2019
connected vendor and order management for consumer brands

ProGuides

Seed Round in 2019
ProGuides was founded with one mission: to help gamers take their play to a new level. Members access premium courses and on demand game coaching. ProGuides makes it possible for anyone to learn from and play with the best. ProGuides currently has 60+ courses (1000+ lessons) featuring 20+ of the best eSports pros from Fortnite, League of Legends, Hearthstone, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Magic the Gathering: Arena, and Overwatch.

Trials.ai

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Trials.ai owns and operates an online platform that gives life science organizations one system to manage their entire clinical trials. The company brings together functionality, such as EDC, CTMS, ePRO, analytics, adverse event reporting in one system for trial management. The platform helps manage day-to-day activities like computing patient eligibility, managing patient visits, remembering important protocol information, and keeping track of what events need to be done. It guides researchers and patients through the protocol events and allows life science organizations to get insights into study health. Additionally, the platform guides the patients through the entire trial, letting them know what to do, to enter data, schedule appointments, and access important documents. Trials.ai was founded in 2015 and is based in San Diego, California.

Lensabl

Series A in 2019
Lensabl, Inc. manufactures and sells lenses online. It offers a range of lenses for optical and non-optical use; optical lenses in the form of single vision and progressive; mirror coating and polarized lenses; lenses for distance and reading; night glasses; and sunglasses. The company sells its products online. Lensabl, Inc. was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Culver City, California.

Cheese

Seed Round in 2019
Cheese Financial Inc. is a financial services company based in Pasadena, California, established in 2019. It specializes in providing cashback debit cards and a credit-building application aimed at supporting underbanked communities, particularly students and new immigrants in the United States. The company's services are designed for individuals lacking credit history or a Social Security Number, allowing them to access digital banking solutions that facilitate credit score development and address personal financial needs. Through these offerings, Cheese Financial aims to empower users by enhancing their financial capabilities and promoting economic inclusion.

Snackable AI

Seed Round in 2019
Snackable AI is a company based in Estonia that specializes in transforming audio content formats, such as podcasts, through artificial intelligence. It provides services to content owners and distributors by offering a web-based portal and an application-programming interface (API) that allows users to efficiently search and access their audio libraries. By adding structure and metadata to spoken word content, Snackable AI helps users convert lengthy audio into easily shareable and searchable segments. This innovation addresses the growing demand for accessible audio content, as the popularity of spoken word media continues to rise. Content creators, marketers, and social teams face challenges in delivering engaging content to busy audiences, and Snackable AI provides solutions to streamline this process.

Alto Solutions

Seed Round in 2019
Alto Solutions delivers an easy-to-use, automated process for investing in alternatives with IRA savings. It aims to democratize alternative asset investing. AltoIRA offers an easy-to-use investing platform that empowers everyday investors to diversify their IRAs by investing in alternative assets such as private equity, venture capital, real estate, loans, and cryptocurrency. Offering Traditional, Roth, SEP, and Crypto IRAs, Alto is bringing alternative investments to the mainstream. Everyday investors can now easily and cost-effectively access their retirement savings to invest in assets once reserved solely for high-net-worth individuals. It was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.

Tapcart

Seed Round in 2019
Tapcart Inc. is a mobile commerce software-as-a-service platform that facilitates the creation, launch, and management of mobile ecommerce applications without the need for coding or development skills. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Tapcart integrates directly with Shopify, allowing ecommerce brands to develop native mobile apps tailored for mobile shopping. Its platform provides a range of features, including marketing automation, customer reviews, analytics, and various ecommerce integrations. Tapcart serves thousands of Shopify brands, including notable names like Fashion Nova, Chubbies, and Urban Planet, helping them enhance their mobile shopping experience.

Ready, Set, Food!

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Ready, Set, Food! is a California-based company founded in 2017 that focuses on reducing the risk of food allergies in infants. The company manufactures and sells pre-measured daily packets designed to be mixed with breast milk, formula, or solid food, which contain allergist-developed blends of common allergens such as peanut, egg, and milk. By incorporating these packets into a child's diet, parents can significantly lower the risk of their baby developing allergies by up to 80%. Ready, Set, Food! distributes its products primarily through online channels, providing an accessible solution for parents seeking to promote food tolerance in their children from an early age.

Goodfair

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Goodfair, Inc. is an online marketplace based in Houston, Texas, that specializes in the sale of used and thrift clothing. Founded in 2018 by Topper Luciani, the company focuses on recycling pre-loved garments such as hoodies, t-shirts, shirts, and sweatshirts. Goodfair aims to address the textile waste crisis by providing affordable, sustainable fashion options sourced from charities and landfills. The company's operations involve sorting these recycled items in large facilities before making them available to customers, promoting environmentally friendly shopping practices and accessibility to sustainable apparel.

Lantern

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Lantern is a public benefit corporation that provides a single source of guidance for navigating life before and after a death. It offers free, custom roadmaps to make sure you or a loved one have everything in order. Whether you're pre-planning or have recently lost someone, Lantern has all of the tools, resources, and services you need to confidently manage the process while coping with the loss of a loved one.

Advekit

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Advekit, LLC operates an online platform designed to facilitate the connection between patients and mental health professionals. Established in 2017 and based in Venice, California, the platform utilizes users' zip codes, preferences, and insurance details to match them with suitable therapists. By streamlining the search process, Advekit enhances access to quality mental health treatment and allows individuals to better leverage their insurance benefits. Additionally, the platform offers a sliding-scale fee structure, accommodating users based on their financial capabilities. This approach empowers patients by simplifying the often complex journey of finding appropriate mental health support tailored to their needs.

Alto Solutions

Seed Round in 2019
Alto Solutions delivers an easy-to-use, automated process for investing in alternatives with IRA savings. It aims to democratize alternative asset investing. AltoIRA offers an easy-to-use investing platform that empowers everyday investors to diversify their IRAs by investing in alternative assets such as private equity, venture capital, real estate, loans, and cryptocurrency. Offering Traditional, Roth, SEP, and Crypto IRAs, Alto is bringing alternative investments to the mainstream. Everyday investors can now easily and cost-effectively access their retirement savings to invest in assets once reserved solely for high-net-worth individuals. It was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.

SafeRide, Inc

Series A in 2019
SafeRide, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that develops a digital health platform and mobile application designed to facilitate non-emergency medical transport (NEMT) for patients. The platform allows healthcare providers to efficiently book and manage transportation, addressing issues such as appointment no-shows and future scheduling needs. Key features include the ability to send appointment reminders, real-time text alerts, and ride tracking, ensuring patient safety and quality service. SafeRide also offers tools to identify and monitor at-risk patients before they require critical care. Since its founding in 2015, the company has expanded its service network to include major cities such as Los Angeles, Seattle, Portland, St. Louis, and the greater New York area.

Skylar

Series A in 2019
Skylar operates an online retail platform specializing in clean and consciously crafted fragrances designed to inspire happiness and empower women. The company offers a range of hypoallergenic perfumes made from natural ingredients, providing consumers with a refreshing alternative to traditional fragrances. By focusing on unique scents and a commitment to clean formulations, Skylar aims to cater to individuals seeking both quality and a sense of well-being in their fragrance choices.

Thankful

Seed Round in 2019
Thankful, Inc. develops an artificial intelligence platform known as Thankful which deflects queries. The platform allows modifying scripts, managing the team, and monitoring thankful's accuracy and impact over time. Its features include questions and answers auto replies, information gathering, ticket routing, e commerce actions, advanced scripts, and team management. Thankful, Inc. is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Honeybee Health

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Honeybee Health is an online pharmacy selling prescriptions at fair, affordable prices. At Honeybee it only buys from FDA licensed US-based distributors and wholesalers. Consumers get the exact same generic drugs they get from other pharmacies. The company is a US-based pharmacy licensed in 40 states. It is a HIPAA compliant and a pharmacy-verified website.

Lensabl

Seed Round in 2018
Lensabl, Inc. manufactures and sells lenses online. It offers a range of lenses for optical and non-optical use; optical lenses in the form of single vision and progressive; mirror coating and polarized lenses; lenses for distance and reading; night glasses; and sunglasses. The company sells its products online. Lensabl, Inc. was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Culver City, California.

String

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Chava is future-proofing businesses and their relationship managers with industry-leading messaging automation & augmentation technology. We are the creators of Hello Chava, the world's 1st intelligent SMS-productivity solution that also helps businesses remain TCPA compliant. Check us out at www.hellochava.com :)

Upwards

Seed Round in 2018
WeeCare empowers caregivers to create sustainable home daycare businesses, while making affordable, quality childcare accessible to all families. The WeeCare platform provides caregivers, educators and parentprenuers the tools and support needed to start a licensed home daycare, fill to capacity and effortlessly manage operations so they can focus on caregiving. Families using WeeCare have access to safe, affordable and curriculum-based daycare.

ProGuides

Pre Seed Round in 2018
ProGuides was founded with one mission: to help gamers take their play to a new level. Members access premium courses and on demand game coaching. ProGuides makes it possible for anyone to learn from and play with the best. ProGuides currently has 60+ courses (1000+ lessons) featuring 20+ of the best eSports pros from Fortnite, League of Legends, Hearthstone, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Magic the Gathering: Arena, and Overwatch.

Manufactured

Seed Round in 2018
connected vendor and order management for consumer brands

Manufactured

Pre Seed Round in 2018
connected vendor and order management for consumer brands

Fama

Series A in 2018
Fama is an AI-based solution that identifies and offers an opportunity to address problematic behavior among potential hires and current employees by analyzing publicly available online information. This type of content can ultimately lead to brand risk and toxic culture, and is often missed in the hiring and management process.

Volley

Seed Round in 2018
Volley Inc. develops conversational games designed for messaging applications and voice interfaces, focusing on voice-controlled entertainment experiences for platforms such as Amazon Alexa and Google Home. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, California, the company offers a variety of games, including popular titles like Song Quiz, Yes Sire, and Trivia Showdown. Volley aims to enhance user engagement through interactive and entertaining gameplay that leverages voice technology.

Thankful

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Thankful, Inc. develops an artificial intelligence platform known as Thankful which deflects queries. The platform allows modifying scripts, managing the team, and monitoring thankful's accuracy and impact over time. Its features include questions and answers auto replies, information gathering, ticket routing, e commerce actions, advanced scripts, and team management. Thankful, Inc. is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Skylar

Seed Round in 2018
Skylar operates an online retail platform specializing in clean and consciously crafted fragrances designed to inspire happiness and empower women. The company offers a range of hypoallergenic perfumes made from natural ingredients, providing consumers with a refreshing alternative to traditional fragrances. By focusing on unique scents and a commitment to clean formulations, Skylar aims to cater to individuals seeking both quality and a sense of well-being in their fragrance choices.

Kulagy

Pre Seed Round in 2018
In home physical therapy, covered by medicare or your insurance

Tapcart

Seed Round in 2017
Tapcart Inc. is a mobile commerce software-as-a-service platform that facilitates the creation, launch, and management of mobile ecommerce applications without the need for coding or development skills. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Tapcart integrates directly with Shopify, allowing ecommerce brands to develop native mobile apps tailored for mobile shopping. Its platform provides a range of features, including marketing automation, customer reviews, analytics, and various ecommerce integrations. Tapcart serves thousands of Shopify brands, including notable names like Fashion Nova, Chubbies, and Urban Planet, helping them enhance their mobile shopping experience.

Skylar

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Skylar operates an online retail platform specializing in clean and consciously crafted fragrances designed to inspire happiness and empower women. The company offers a range of hypoallergenic perfumes made from natural ingredients, providing consumers with a refreshing alternative to traditional fragrances. By focusing on unique scents and a commitment to clean formulations, Skylar aims to cater to individuals seeking both quality and a sense of well-being in their fragrance choices.

SafeRide, Inc

Seed Round in 2017
SafeRide, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that develops a digital health platform and mobile application designed to facilitate non-emergency medical transport (NEMT) for patients. The platform allows healthcare providers to efficiently book and manage transportation, addressing issues such as appointment no-shows and future scheduling needs. Key features include the ability to send appointment reminders, real-time text alerts, and ride tracking, ensuring patient safety and quality service. SafeRide also offers tools to identify and monitor at-risk patients before they require critical care. Since its founding in 2015, the company has expanded its service network to include major cities such as Los Angeles, Seattle, Portland, St. Louis, and the greater New York area.

Vetted PetCare

Seed Round in 2017
Vetted PetCare, Inc. is an online platform that connects pet owners with veterinarians for in home care of their pets in Los Angeles. The company also provides exams, treatment, vaccinations, blood work, post-hospital care, and video follow ups for the pets. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Venice, California.

Upwards

Seed Round in 2017
WeeCare empowers caregivers to create sustainable home daycare businesses, while making affordable, quality childcare accessible to all families. The WeeCare platform provides caregivers, educators and parentprenuers the tools and support needed to start a licensed home daycare, fill to capacity and effortlessly manage operations so they can focus on caregiving. Families using WeeCare have access to safe, affordable and curriculum-based daycare.

Carpay

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Carpay automates loan servicing for Buy Here Pay Here (BHPH) dealers, and gives BHPH borrowers transparency and control over their auto loans.

Battlefy

Series A in 2017
Battlefy, Inc. is an eSports management platform that facilitates the organization and management of tournaments and leagues for various stakeholders, including college clubs, eSports organizations, and brands that support gamers. Founded in 2011 and based in Delta, Canada, Battlefy allows users to create signup forms, seed teams, draw brackets, and design sponsorship pages. The platform also enables the management of live-stream content, making it a comprehensive tool for both amateur and professional eSports events. Previously known as 7777833 Canada Inc., the company rebranded to Battlefy, Inc. in July 2013, focusing on providing an efficient and professional solution for organizing eSports competitions.

FloQast

Series B in 2017
FloQast builds cloud-based software that helps manage accounting departments by centralizing the workflow, assigning tasks, maintaining supporting documentation and automating reconciliations.

Lensabl

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Lensabl, Inc. manufactures and sells lenses online. It offers a range of lenses for optical and non-optical use; optical lenses in the form of single vision and progressive; mirror coating and polarized lenses; lenses for distance and reading; night glasses; and sunglasses. The company sells its products online. Lensabl, Inc. was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Culver City, California.

MyLife

Seed Round in 2017
Stop, Breathe & Think's mission is to inspire the world to practice mental wellness every day. Their app is a free mindfulness, meditation and compassion-building tool that is simple, fun and easy to use. Check in to how you are thinking and feeling, and select emotions that guide you to recommended meditations.

Ledge

Venture Round in 2017
Ledge, Inc. provides users with a platform to facilitate crowdsourcing funding for direct personal loans that are intended to be used for personal, family, or household purposes between a borrower and one or more lenders, as well as to track the accrual of interest with respect to such loans, send notifications pertaining to the loans, and to manage the repayment of such loans. The company’s platform allows borrow money from friends and family, and automatically pay them back on the terms. Ledge, Inc. was formerly known as Tabulous, Inc. and changed its name to Ledge, Inc. in February 2014. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Santa Monica, California.

Brighten

Venture Round in 2017
Brighten Labs, Inc. develops a mobile application for social networking. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Santa Monica, California.

unGlue

Seed Round in 2017
unGlue, Inc. is a company focused on providing parental control solutions through its unGlue app, which enables parents to effectively manage their children's online activity across various devices such as smartphones, tablets, and computers. Founded in 2014 and based in Venice, California, the app allows parents to create internet schedules and restrict the time spent by their children on video streaming, social media, and gaming. Additionally, it offers features that enable parents to block the installation of new applications, ensuring a comprehensive approach to managing digital consumption. By empowering parents with tools to regulate their children's internet usage, unGlue aims to promote healthier online habits.

SafeRide, Inc

Pre Seed Round in 2016
SafeRide, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that develops a digital health platform and mobile application designed to facilitate non-emergency medical transport (NEMT) for patients. The platform allows healthcare providers to efficiently book and manage transportation, addressing issues such as appointment no-shows and future scheduling needs. Key features include the ability to send appointment reminders, real-time text alerts, and ride tracking, ensuring patient safety and quality service. SafeRide also offers tools to identify and monitor at-risk patients before they require critical care. Since its founding in 2015, the company has expanded its service network to include major cities such as Los Angeles, Seattle, Portland, St. Louis, and the greater New York area.

Markett

Seed Round in 2016
Markett, Inc. is a platform based in Venice, California, that enables users to earn income by marketing their preferred brands. Founded in 2016, the company serves as an on-demand sales force, linking high-growth brands with individuals and marketing teams to acquire new customers. By connecting these brands with influencers, Markett facilitates business growth through authentic content and unique promotion codes. The platform empowers young professionals, entrepreneurs, and creatives, allowing them to generate income on their own terms while promoting brands they believe in.

The Flex Co.

Seed Round in 2016
The Flex Company, based in Venice, California, specializes in the development, manufacturing, and sale of disposable menstrual products. Founded in 2015, the company offers innovative items such as the FLEX Cup and FLEX Disc, designed to provide comfort and convenience during menstruation. These products create a barrier to the cervix and can be worn for extended periods, making them a practical choice for users. The Flex Company sells its menstrual devices through online platforms and major retailers across the United States and Canada. In addition to menstrual products, the company also markets a range of branded apparel and accessories. The company is dedicated to creating healthier period products while fostering meaningful conversations about menstruation.

Estify

Series A in 2016
Estify Inc. offers web-based estimate management solutions tailored for the collision repair industry. Founded in 2012 and based in Los Angeles, the company provides software that automates the integration of estimate data between automobile insurance companies and body shops. This innovative tool aims to enhance the efficiency and safety of automotive repairs, simplifying everyday business practices for collision shop owners and their employees. Estify's origins trace back to the Wasatch Mountains of Utah, where the founders identified a critical problem within the collision industry. Their early success in business competitions attracted investors, leading to the company's relocation to California and the subsequent expansion of their team with industry experts. Estify is committed to supporting the people-based economy and improving the operational dynamics within collision repair centers.

Bitium

Venture Round in 2016
Bitium Inc. is a Santa Monica-based company that specializes in cloud-based identity and access management solutions. Founded in 2012, it offers services such as single sign-on, password management, and analytics tailored for small, medium, and enterprise businesses. Bitium's platform allows organizations to efficiently manage access to a variety of web-based applications, including Google Apps, Office 365, and various collaboration and CRM tools, all from a centralized interface. This enables companies to streamline authentication and authorization processes, enhance security, and improve user experience without compromising employee adoption of these applications. Clients of Bitium include notable organizations such as GroupM, Fullscreen, Movember, and Demand Media. As of September 2017, Bitium operates as a subsidiary of Google Inc.

The Flex Co.

Seed Round in 2016
The Flex Company, based in Venice, California, specializes in the development, manufacturing, and sale of disposable menstrual products. Founded in 2015, the company offers innovative items such as the FLEX Cup and FLEX Disc, designed to provide comfort and convenience during menstruation. These products create a barrier to the cervix and can be worn for extended periods, making them a practical choice for users. The Flex Company sells its menstrual devices through online platforms and major retailers across the United States and Canada. In addition to menstrual products, the company also markets a range of branded apparel and accessories. The company is dedicated to creating healthier period products while fostering meaningful conversations about menstruation.

Sensay

Seed Round in 2016
Sensay, Inc., incorporated in 2014 and based in Los Angeles, California, focuses on developing innovative web-based applications that facilitate user connection and collaboration. The company's flagship product, Sense Chat, is a blockchain-enabled messaging solution that emphasizes enhanced encryption. Additionally, Sensay offers a language-learning platform powered by artificial intelligence, which assists English learners in practicing their speaking skills and provides feedback based on their performance. Through its diverse offerings, Sensay aims to foster community engagement and support among users while leveraging advanced technology to enhance communication and learning experiences.

Markett

Convertible Note in 2016
Markett, Inc. is a platform based in Venice, California, that enables users to earn income by marketing their preferred brands. Founded in 2016, the company serves as an on-demand sales force, linking high-growth brands with individuals and marketing teams to acquire new customers. By connecting these brands with influencers, Markett facilitates business growth through authentic content and unique promotion codes. The platform empowers young professionals, entrepreneurs, and creatives, allowing them to generate income on their own terms while promoting brands they believe in.

unGlue

Convertible Note in 2016
unGlue, Inc. is a company focused on providing parental control solutions through its unGlue app, which enables parents to effectively manage their children's online activity across various devices such as smartphones, tablets, and computers. Founded in 2014 and based in Venice, California, the app allows parents to create internet schedules and restrict the time spent by their children on video streaming, social media, and gaming. Additionally, it offers features that enable parents to block the installation of new applications, ensuring a comprehensive approach to managing digital consumption. By empowering parents with tools to regulate their children's internet usage, unGlue aims to promote healthier online habits.

Winc

Series B in 2016
Winc, Inc. is a wine production company founded in 2012 and based in Los Angeles, California. It offers an online subscription wine delivery service that aims to simplify the wine purchasing experience for consumers. With a focus on creating custom experiences, Winc has developed popular wine brands such as Summer Water and Folly of the Beast, which are well-regarded for their quality and appeal. The company leverages consumer insights to drive brand development and has established a presence in both premium retail locations and progressive restaurants across the United States. Recently, Winc introduced Winc Shares, a crowdfunding initiative that allows a broader audience to invest in the company, democratizing access to investment opportunities in the wine industry. With a price point of approximately $13 per bottle, Winc continues to innovate within the $220 billion wine market.

MedRepublic, Inc

Seed Round in 2016
Healthcare is confusing. A lack of up-front pricing, little choice of doctors, and several levels of bureaucracy stand between you and the care you need. Patients are often in the dark about most of the process.MedRepublic takes great pride in screening each and every medical provider individually. Only highly-qualified physicians and providers are invited to participate, because we want you, the patient, to have the best possible outcome.

MyLife

Convertible Note in 2016
Stop, Breathe & Think's mission is to inspire the world to practice mental wellness every day. Their app is a free mindfulness, meditation and compassion-building tool that is simple, fun and easy to use. Check in to how you are thinking and feeling, and select emotions that guide you to recommended meditations.

FloQast

Series A in 2016
FloQast builds cloud-based software that helps manage accounting departments by centralizing the workflow, assigning tasks, maintaining supporting documentation and automating reconciliations.

The Bouqs Co.

Series B in 2016
The Bouqs Company owns and operates an Internet based flowers, and bouquet retail platform. It offers bouquets and flowers for weddings, events, business services, and more. The Bouqs Company was founded in 2012 and is based in Marina Del Rey, California.

The Flex Co.

Pre Seed Round in 2016
The Flex Company, based in Venice, California, specializes in the development, manufacturing, and sale of disposable menstrual products. Founded in 2015, the company offers innovative items such as the FLEX Cup and FLEX Disc, designed to provide comfort and convenience during menstruation. These products create a barrier to the cervix and can be worn for extended periods, making them a practical choice for users. The Flex Company sells its menstrual devices through online platforms and major retailers across the United States and Canada. In addition to menstrual products, the company also markets a range of branded apparel and accessories. The company is dedicated to creating healthier period products while fostering meaningful conversations about menstruation.

Gem

Series A in 2016
Gem is a developer of next-generation cryptocurrency applications and a blockchain platform that empowers individuals to take control of their wealth through innovative digital solutions. Founded in 2013, Gem offers a secure universal wallet that acts as a single entry point for users to track their cryptocurrency investments and net worth. The platform facilitates the curated discovery of new tokens and decentralized applications, enhancing the participation experience in the evolving digital marketplace. With a team of experienced software architects and blockchain engineers, Gem is dedicated to providing easier and more secure ways for consumers to engage with the growing decentralization movement.

Fama

Seed Round in 2015
Fama is an AI-based solution that identifies and offers an opportunity to address problematic behavior among potential hires and current employees by analyzing publicly available online information. This type of content can ultimately lead to brand risk and toxic culture, and is often missed in the hiring and management process.

Iconery

Seed Round in 2015
Iconery, Inc. operates an online marketplace for jewelry fanatics in the United States. It offers stud earrings, stackable rings, and necklaces. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Venice, California. As of April 11, 2019, Iconery, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Heartbeat.

TripScope

Angel Round in 2015
TripScope, Inc. is a travel technology company based in Venice, California, that provides a digital itinerary platform designed for travel agents. Established in 2015, TripScope enables agents to craft customized itineraries that can be sent directly to clients' smartphones, consolidating all travel information in a single, accessible app. The platform enhances the client experience by allowing real-time updates to itineraries and facilitating direct communication between agents and clients. This functionality not only improves travel planning but also encourages clients to engage with the agent's services and share their experiences on social media. TripScope operates as a subsidiary of Travefy Inc. since 2017.

HelloTech

Series A in 2015
HelloTech is changing the way consumers purchase and get support for new technology. Utilizing a background-checked, vetted on-demand workforce, HelloTech provides in home support and consultation for consumers looking to manage and upgrade the technology within their home.

Clutter

Seed Round in 2015
Clutter Inc. is a full-service storage company based in Culver City, California, that specializes in the pick-up, storage, and retrieval of customers' belongings. Founded in 2013, Clutter offers on-demand storage solutions for a variety of items, including boxes, furniture, bicycles, and seasonal decorations, while excluding liquids, illegal substances, perishables, and hazardous materials. The company prioritizes customer satisfaction by utilizing technology to streamline its operations and by providing insurance against theft, loss, natural disasters, and water damage. Through its focus on efficient service and innovative solutions, Clutter aims to offer hassle-free and affordable options for individuals needing extra space for their possessions.

Fama

Convertible Note in 2015
Fama is an AI-based solution that identifies and offers an opportunity to address problematic behavior among potential hires and current employees by analyzing publicly available online information. This type of content can ultimately lead to brand risk and toxic culture, and is often missed in the hiring and management process.

Repost Network

Seed Round in 2015
Repost Network, Inc. operates a multi-channel SoundCloud network that enables users to monetize their music. It offers Repost, a SoundCloud network that facilitates users to monetize their channel in the form of advertising for owned content; monetize third-party uploads of music on YouTube and videos on the users’ channel; track earnings and channel progress through an analytic dashboard; and sell music on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, and other online stores. The company is based in Venice, California. As of May 23, 2020, Repost Network, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of SoundCloud Inc.

Mapsense

Seed Round in 2015
There are almost 10 billion devices collecting location data that didn't exist just a few years ago - we created Mapsense to help people deal with this tsunami of geospatial data. By providing lightning-fast tools to filter, search, and visualize location data at any scale, we'll improve the world by enabling people to answer important questions about what happens where. Our team is a group of engineering, product and computer scientist from Google, Palantir and the Ivy League. We're backed by tier one VCs and are working with some of the most innovative companies in the world.

HelloTech

Seed Round in 2015
HelloTech is changing the way consumers purchase and get support for new technology. Utilizing a background-checked, vetted on-demand workforce, HelloTech provides in home support and consultation for consumers looking to manage and upgrade the technology within their home.

Little Labs

Seed Round in 2015
Little Labs Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Venice, California, specializes in developing applications for smartwatches. The company is renowned for Facer, a prominent platform for customizing watch faces compatible with Apple Watch, Android Wear, and Tizen. Additionally, Little Labs serves as the official publisher for watch faces from major brands such as CBS, Sony, and FOX across all platforms. Notably, the company was selected by FOX to create the official game for the film The Martian, marking a significant achievement as the first AAA game available on Apple Watch and Android Wear.

Vadio

Series A in 2015
Vadio, Inc. offers a video solution that enhances audio streams by detecting songs being played live and displaying their corresponding music videos in real time. This innovative service allows users to create a live video channel that plays music videos alongside the audio, while also enabling monetization through video advertisements during commercial breaks. Vadio’s platform integrates with social media, transforming social media fans into digital content consumers, and provides data analysis for actionable insights. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Vadio collaborates with numerous media companies across six continents, catering to both established and emerging media entities. The company is backed by various investors with experience in prominent organizations in the media and entertainment sectors.

Translation Exchange

Seed Round in 2015
Translation Exchange is the revolutionary online localization platform for websites, apps and global communications. Expand your reach to new audiences worldwide, open new markets and get closer to your customers – wherever they live. Manage your entire localization project end to end, on a single automated platform online. Our contextual linguistic engine automatically chooses the right translation for you with unbeatable accuracy, and built-in tools accelerate your localization projects: • In-app translation localizes strings right inside the app to save time • Shared Translation Database leverages translations of an entire community • Cloud-based Translation Center ensures total team collaboration • LSP network helps you select the best professional translators • Fast and easy integration with your development stack gets you rolling quickly

FanBread

Seed Round in 2015
FanBread disrupts how media brands are built by introducing technology solutions that enable efficient content creation, distribution, and monetization. Its platform utilizes data and predictive analytics to match new media brands to the most relevant freelance content producers and facilitates the collaboration required to create high-quality original content. It was founded in 2014 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California.

Gem

Seed Round in 2015
Gem is a developer of next-generation cryptocurrency applications and a blockchain platform that empowers individuals to take control of their wealth through innovative digital solutions. Founded in 2013, Gem offers a secure universal wallet that acts as a single entry point for users to track their cryptocurrency investments and net worth. The platform facilitates the curated discovery of new tokens and decentralized applications, enhancing the participation experience in the evolving digital marketplace. With a team of experienced software architects and blockchain engineers, Gem is dedicated to providing easier and more secure ways for consumers to engage with the growing decentralization movement.

AFINITY

Seed Round in 2015
Affinity Networks designs and builds engagement platforms for vertical communities. They are now beginning to develop jointly managed white-label apps for partners in key verticals as well as launching a developer SDK for 3rd party apps to access their platform, please contact them if you would like more information.

AlphaDraft

Seed Round in 2015
AlphaDraft also brought on board strategic backers in Melo7 Tech Partners (the investment shop founded by Knicks superstar Carmelo Anthony) and former NBA Commissioner David Stern.

HelloTech

Seed Round in 2015
HelloTech is changing the way consumers purchase and get support for new technology. Utilizing a background-checked, vetted on-demand workforce, HelloTech provides in home support and consultation for consumers looking to manage and upgrade the technology within their home.

Sensay

Seed Round in 2015
Sensay, Inc., incorporated in 2014 and based in Los Angeles, California, focuses on developing innovative web-based applications that facilitate user connection and collaboration. The company's flagship product, Sense Chat, is a blockchain-enabled messaging solution that emphasizes enhanced encryption. Additionally, Sensay offers a language-learning platform powered by artificial intelligence, which assists English learners in practicing their speaking skills and provides feedback based on their performance. Through its diverse offerings, Sensay aims to foster community engagement and support among users while leveraging advanced technology to enhance communication and learning experiences.

Battlefy

Convertible Note in 2014
Battlefy, Inc. is an eSports management platform that facilitates the organization and management of tournaments and leagues for various stakeholders, including college clubs, eSports organizations, and brands that support gamers. Founded in 2011 and based in Delta, Canada, Battlefy allows users to create signup forms, seed teams, draw brackets, and design sponsorship pages. The platform also enables the management of live-stream content, making it a comprehensive tool for both amateur and professional eSports events. Previously known as 7777833 Canada Inc., the company rebranded to Battlefy, Inc. in July 2013, focusing on providing an efficient and professional solution for organizing eSports competitions.

Weaver Labs

Seed Round in 2014
The Apple Watch fundamentally transforms their relationship with technology in a way that is personal, yet it disappears into everyday activity. Its form factor provides them with more agency and context than ever before. They send a quarter of a trillion messages each day, yet mobile communication has changed little in 20 years. Text messaging assumes a keyboard is present. However, typing can be rude, unsafe and downright inconvenient. Weaver is a platform crafted from the ground up to reinvent messaging for a new type of ‘on-the-go’ lifestyle. It recommends context-aware conversations for the Apple Watch and the more than 2 billion devices running iOS and Android -- without the need for a keyboard or a camera. Weaver knows where you are in a conversation -- predicting and conveniently suggesting a series of cue cards with which you can respond via a simple tap. Weaver empowers users to communicate at a glance to express body language, character, place and style.

Sensay

Convertible Note in 2014
Sensay, Inc., incorporated in 2014 and based in Los Angeles, California, focuses on developing innovative web-based applications that facilitate user connection and collaboration. The company's flagship product, Sense Chat, is a blockchain-enabled messaging solution that emphasizes enhanced encryption. Additionally, Sensay offers a language-learning platform powered by artificial intelligence, which assists English learners in practicing their speaking skills and provides feedback based on their performance. Through its diverse offerings, Sensay aims to foster community engagement and support among users while leveraging advanced technology to enhance communication and learning experiences.

Little Labs

Convertible Note in 2014
Little Labs Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Venice, California, specializes in developing applications for smartwatches. The company is renowned for Facer, a prominent platform for customizing watch faces compatible with Apple Watch, Android Wear, and Tizen. Additionally, Little Labs serves as the official publisher for watch faces from major brands such as CBS, Sony, and FOX across all platforms. Notably, the company was selected by FOX to create the official game for the film The Martian, marking a significant achievement as the first AAA game available on Apple Watch and Android Wear.

DSTLD

Series A in 2014
DSTLD [‘distilled’] designs and delivers premium denim and luxury essentials without retail markup, offering premium product for about 1/3 the traditional price, thanks to its direct-to-consumer business model. As its name suggests, DSTLD is careful to introduce only the most perfect and fundamental pieces within a highly edited color palate - only black, white, grey, and denim - to reinforce its mission to ‘distill’ the business of luxury essentials. It’s focused on crafting items that coincide with the LA denim culture but with a restrained, modern feel. Accordingly, the label maintains an edgy, clean, and sophisticated aesthetic, and boasts the highest level of premium design. All of DSTLD’s products are produced in the most sought after facilities in North America and Italy utilizing the finest materials from Japan, Italy, and the United States.

FloQast

Seed Round in 2014
FloQast builds cloud-based software that helps manage accounting departments by centralizing the workflow, assigning tasks, maintaining supporting documentation and automating reconciliations.

TallyGo

Seed Round in 2014
TallyGo is a U.S.-based company that offers a real-time navigation application, pioneering the concept of Navigation as a Service (NaaS). This innovative platform allows businesses to seamlessly integrate a real-time navigation experience into their existing applications with minimal development effort. TallyGo's service utilizes data from a city's network of road sensors to provide users with up-to-date traffic information, enhancing their ability to move people or goods efficiently. By enabling companies to control and monetize their navigation experiences, TallyGo empowers businesses to optimize operations and improve profitability, challenging the dominance of traditional navigation providers.