FindMine is a leading technology company that specializes in enhancing the editorial capabilities of iconic retail brands. By leveraging a cloud-based platform, FindMine automates the traditionally manual process of product curation, which includes generating personalized style suggestions for outfits, home decor, and more. This innovative technology allows retailers to save significant time while producing high-quality, brand-aligned content at scale. FindMine's solutions improve sell-through rates and increase customer lifetime value, making them a valuable partner for notable clients such as Rent the Runway and Revolve. The company is recognized for its contributions to the industry, having received accolades such as being named a Gartner Cool Vendor and a member of LVMH Maison des Startups.
Expressable
Series A in 2022
Expressable is an online speech therapy practice dedicated to enhancing communication for individuals with speech and language disorders. It employs a parent-focused care model that integrates technology and educational resources, allowing families to incorporate speech therapy techniques into their daily routines. The platform offers a range of services, including support for accent modification, aphasia, apraxia of speech, autism spectrum disorder, and various language disorders. By providing tailored weekly practice activities, Expressable aims to improve speech and language outcomes for both children and adults, ensuring a more effective and accessible therapy experience.
Droplette
Series B in 2021
Droplette Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in innovative skincare technology through its needle-free device designed for the transdermal delivery of active ingredients. This patent-pending system allows for the administration of drugs significantly larger than those achievable with traditional methods, ensuring deep penetration into the skin over large areas. The painless, contact-free device generates no disposables, offering a portable solution for delivering antibiotics to treat serious skin ulcers and infections, thereby minimizing the risks of secondary complications and antibiotic resistance. Additionally, the company is exploring future applications for localized delivery of chemotherapeutics for skin cancer and anti-aging treatments, aiming to enhance skincare routines while avoiding harmful chemicals.
AVEC
Pre Seed Round in 2021
AVEC's alcohol mixes are made from actual ingredients, including a splash of real juice, such as blood orange, pineapple, or yuzu, and a blend of natural botanicals derived from real products, such as jalapeo, lemongrass, or pomelo. The sweeteners used by the company are naturally found in nature.
Veracity
Seed Round in 2021
Veracity is a health-focused company that specializes in root-cause metabolic health solutions, offering clinically-backed and drug-free products aimed at energy and weight management. The company has experienced significant growth, achieving an annual recurring revenue of $11 million and deriving 90% of its revenue from subscriptions. Veracity is committed to modernizing the global weight management market, estimated at $1 trillion, by providing safe and sustainable alternatives for individuals seeking to avoid certain medications. In addition to its metabolic health offerings, Veracity manufactures personal care and wellness products that focus on hormonal balance, empowering customers with personalized recommendations based on scientific data. The company's holistic approach addresses underlying health issues, positioning it as a leader in the evolving landscape of wellness solutions.
Expressable
Seed Round in 2021
Expressable is an online speech therapy practice dedicated to enhancing communication for individuals with speech and language disorders. It employs a parent-focused care model that integrates technology and educational resources, allowing families to incorporate speech therapy techniques into their daily routines. The platform offers a range of services, including support for accent modification, aphasia, apraxia of speech, autism spectrum disorder, and various language disorders. By providing tailored weekly practice activities, Expressable aims to improve speech and language outcomes for both children and adults, ensuring a more effective and accessible therapy experience.
Tailored Industry
Seed Round in 2021
Tailored Industry is focused on transforming the apparel industry by improving the transaction process between brands and factories while enhancing internal factory operations. The company specializes in on-demand knitwear apparel, utilizing advanced 3D knitting technology to create sustainable clothing options. Its product range includes sweaters, dresses, beanies, cardigans, blazers, tops, scarves, and knit ties, all crafted to minimize production waste. By offering on-demand solutions, Tailored Industry enables its clients to access high-quality fashion items that align with contemporary sustainability standards.
Realworld
Seed Round in 2021
Realworld is a developer of an application designed to simplify and automate the complexities of adulthood by providing a centralized platform for managing various aspects of life. The application serves as a comprehensive resource for users, guiding them through important decisions related to finance, health, insurance, and other essential life moments. It enables users to set up credit cards, manage student loan repayments, schedule medical appointments, select health insurance plans, and organize important documents for tasks such as applying for apartment leases. Additionally, Realworld helps users keep track of civic responsibilities by sending reminders for voter registration and local elections. Through its holistic approach, Realworld empowers individuals to navigate adulthood more effectively and make informed decisions.
Base is a data-science app that bringing the labs right to the consumer and giving them convenient, accessible, and potentially life-changing solutions to managing their health through our app. Base is health tracking you can take on the go.
Base
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Base is a data-science app that bringing the labs right to the consumer and giving them convenient, accessible, and potentially life-changing solutions to managing their health through our app. Base is health tracking you can take on the go.
PureStake
Seed Round in 2020
PureStake, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing infrastructure and services for public blockchain networks. Founded in 2019 and based in Burlington, Massachusetts, PureStake offers a range of products and services for the Algorand and Polkadot networks. Their offerings include the AlgoSigner wallet extension, API-as-a-service, a block explorer called Goalseeker, and various infrastructure solutions such as private and co-chain infrastructure. Additionally, the company provides validator services and smart contract capabilities for the Polkadot network, along with consulting services to assist clients in navigating blockchain technology. PureStake's cloud-based platform aims to facilitate secure and reliable participation in blockchain networks, employing an automated multi-pop and multi-cloud approach to enhance user experience and service delivery.
Base
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Base is a data-science app that bringing the labs right to the consumer and giving them convenient, accessible, and potentially life-changing solutions to managing their health through our app. Base is health tracking you can take on the go.
Toucan is a company based in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2019, that focuses on language learning through a browser extension. This extension allows users to translate words and phrases into various languages while they browse the web, facilitating language acquisition in a natural context. By integrating translations into everyday online activities, Toucan helps users expand their vocabulary without the need for traditional methods such as flashcards or formal classes. The company employs specialists in habit formation, learning, and human behavior to optimize the learning experience, making it more accessible and engaging for users.
EVA is a technology company based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 2017. It specializes in developing compact electric automated aircraft, known as X01, aimed at alleviating urban traffic congestion. The company creates a robust infrastructure for drone applications by establishing a network of drone control and charging stations, facilitating efficient connectivity between cities and countries. EVA's product offerings include high-throughput drone docking stations tailored for healthcare logistics, disaster relief, and critical logistics. Additionally, the company provides essential tools such as carry-on landing carpets, vertical and multimodal transfer stations, and drone vans equipped with operational and control centers, ensuring effective mobility solutions for its clients.
Thousand Fell
Seed Round in 2020
Thousand Fell is a New York-based company that designs and creates sustainably sourced and recyclable sneakers for both men and women. Its core products incorporate twelve biodegradable or recyclable materials such as aloe vera, castor bean, coconut, and recycled water bottles. By focusing on sustainability, Thousand Fell aims to offer an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional synthetic sneakers, reducing landfill waste. In addition to selling its products online, the company is introducing subscription refurbishment kits to extend the lifespan of its footwear. This initiative, known as the "cobbler model," promotes a circular economy by incentivizing customers to return their sneakers for recycling once they are no longer in use. Thousand Fell also aims to enhance transparency in the lifecycle of its products through a digital closet that tracks material circularity.
Creatively
Venture Round in 2020
Creatively is a collaborative platform that serves as a professional networking space for the global creative community. Tailored for individuals across various disciplines, including fashion, art, media, entertainment, marketing, and advertising, the platform enables creators to showcase their portfolios effectively. It facilitates connections between talented individuals and companies seeking to discover and hire exceptional talent. By providing best-in-class features and opportunities, Creatively fosters a vibrant environment where artists can find job prospects and freelance work, enhancing their visibility and career growth in the competitive creative industry.
MyndYou is a company that develops an artificial intelligence-based platform aimed at enhancing cognitive care for seniors, whether they are experiencing cognitive decline or not. The platform integrates one-on-one remote interactions with a user-friendly monitoring application and advanced analytic evaluation. By passively collecting data on clients' daily activities, MyndYou's solution offers real-time, actionable insights to therapists during remote consultations. This enables professionals to tailor cognitive training and treatment to the individual needs of seniors, thereby promoting independence and brain wellness. As the prevalence of cognitive-related diseases like dementia and Alzheimer’s increases, MyndYou's innovative approach seeks to optimize and scale the delivery of personalized cognitive care.
Motherly, Inc. is a digital platform that focuses on supporting millennial mothers throughout their parenting journey, from conception to college. Established in 2015 and based in Menlo Park, California, the company provides a wealth of resources including articles, videos, and guides that cover diverse topics such as parenting advice, wellness tips, and lifestyle content. The platform offers information on various aspects of motherhood, including child-rearing, self-care, home management, beauty, and career coaching. Additionally, Motherly sells a range of products aimed at mothers, including registry essentials and holiday items. The company, formerly known as Motherly Media, Inc., rebranded in March 2018 to better reflect its mission of redefining motherhood and fostering a community-driven lifestyle brand.
Crown Affair
Seed Round in 2020
Crown Affair, Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in the online retail of luxury haircare products. The brand offers a diverse range of items, including shampoos, conditioners, hair oils, treatment masks, brushes, towels, scrunchies, and renewal masks. Crown Affair prioritizes the use of natural ingredients, ensuring that its products are vegan, cruelty-free, and free from harmful chemicals such as sulfates, parabens, and silicones. The company aims to promote mindful haircare practices and self-care rituals, encouraging consumers to redefine their relationship with their hair. Additionally, Crown Affair is committed to sustainability, utilizing recyclable, reusable, and compostable packaging for its products, which are conveniently delivered to customers' homes.
Leal Health
Seed Round in 2019
Leal Health, formerly known as Trialjectory, is an AI-powered platform focused on improving cancer care by facilitating access to clinical trials. The company connects cancer patients with suitable clinical trials through a comprehensive, patient-first approach that utilizes self-reported clinical information to enhance trial matching and enrollment processes. By working collaboratively with patients, healthcare providers, and pharmaceutical companies, Leal Health aims to democratize advanced cancer treatment options and support patient-centric clinical research. The platform has garnered recognition, being named one of TIME's "100 Best Inventions of 2020" and receiving an honor in the AI and data category at Fast Company's "2021 World-Changing Ideas Awards."
Hill House Home
Seed Round in 2019
Hill House Home, Inc. is a New York-based lifestyle brand established in 2016, specializing in the manufacture and sale of premium bedding and bath products for all ages. The company's product offerings include duvet covers, pillows, bedsheets, blankets, bath mats, towels, and loungewear such as dresses and pajamas. Hill House Home also provides customizable kits, which feature items like pillowcases and robes, and offers baby kits that include baby wear. Emphasizing quality and a design-centric approach, the brand aims to enhance daily rituals with timeless styles and a fresh perspective on traditional home goods. Products are available through the company’s online platform and retail store, making luxury and aesthetic appeal easily accessible to customers.
Tembo Health
Seed Round in 2019
Tembo Health is a telemedicine company focused on enhancing healthcare for residents of retirement homes, senior care centers, and skilled nursing facilities. The company provides a platform that connects patients with specialty services, including psychiatry and cardiology, facilitating access to urgent care. By linking specialists to patient data and collaborating with nursing staff, Tembo Health aims to improve care plans tailored to individual patient needs. This approach enhances the overall quality of care for seniors, ensuring they receive timely and appropriate medical attention.
Pepperlane
Series A in 2019
Pepperlane is a platform designed to empower mothers to start, run, and grow their own businesses from home. It offers a comprehensive range of tools, training, and resources tailored specifically for moms seeking to cultivate their entrepreneurial spirit. The company provides coaching and expert guidance, along with essential knowledge and connections, to support women in their business endeavors. By fostering a supportive community, Pepperlane enables stay-at-home mothers to achieve financial independence and transform their business aspirations into reality.
The AcadeMe
Seed Round in 2019
The AcadeMe is a professional education platform based in the United States, specifically designed for women seeking to advance their careers. It offers online master classes taught by successful female executives, focusing on equipping participants with essential skills, resources, and community support. By connecting women with influential leaders, The AcadeMe fosters an environment for personal and professional growth, empowering its users to navigate and excel in the workplace.
CoEdition
Seed Round in 2019
CoEdition, Inc. is an online retailer based in New York that specializes in women's clothing, shoes, and jewelry, specifically catering to sizes 10 to 26. Founded in 2017, the company aims to create an inclusive fashion marketplace by offering over 100 brands and thousands of styles, including dresses, swimwear, footwear, lingerie, and accessories. CoEdition provides a centralized platform where women can discover contemporary sportswear and various fashion items at affordable prices, fostering a community that encourages personal style expression. The company, which was previously known as Frigg, Inc., emphasizes accessibility and diversity in women's fashion.
Oova Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in personalized fertility diagnostics. Founded in 2017 and spun out from Mount Sinai Hospital, Oova develops a fertility test kit that utilizes a paper-based strip to measure key hormones present in women’s urine. This innovative device allows users to monitor their fertility profile over time through daily urine samples, leveraging patent-pending biochemistry and artificial intelligence. By accurately tracking hormone levels, Oova aids women in cycle management, assesses menstrual health post-pregnancy, and identifies reproductive health issues such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The system is designed for convenience, enabling women to achieve their conception goals without significantly disrupting their daily routines, while providing valuable insights to both patients and healthcare providers through real-time testing and wellness guidance via a mobile application.
Droplette
Seed Round in 2019
Droplette Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in innovative skincare technology through its needle-free device designed for the transdermal delivery of active ingredients. This patent-pending system allows for the administration of drugs significantly larger than those achievable with traditional methods, ensuring deep penetration into the skin over large areas. The painless, contact-free device generates no disposables, offering a portable solution for delivering antibiotics to treat serious skin ulcers and infections, thereby minimizing the risks of secondary complications and antibiotic resistance. Additionally, the company is exploring future applications for localized delivery of chemotherapeutics for skin cancer and anti-aging treatments, aiming to enhance skincare routines while avoiding harmful chemicals.
Aavrani
Seed Round in 2019
Aavrani, Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a premium skincare company that specializes in luxury products inspired by Indian beauty rituals. The company offers a range of skincare items including a dual-purpose cleanser and mask, toner, moisturizer, and eye treatment, designed to form a comprehensive skincare routine. Aavrani emphasizes the use of natural ingredients, such as almonds, coconut oil, tea tree oil, and turmeric, to promote healthy skin and hair care. The brand aims to empower women by encouraging them to embrace their inner and outer beauty through effective, ritualistic skincare practices.
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.
MyndYou
Seed Round in 2019
MyndYou is a company that develops an artificial intelligence-based platform aimed at enhancing cognitive care for seniors, whether they are experiencing cognitive decline or not. The platform integrates one-on-one remote interactions with a user-friendly monitoring application and advanced analytic evaluation. By passively collecting data on clients' daily activities, MyndYou's solution offers real-time, actionable insights to therapists during remote consultations. This enables professionals to tailor cognitive training and treatment to the individual needs of seniors, thereby promoting independence and brain wellness. As the prevalence of cognitive-related diseases like dementia and Alzheimer’s increases, MyndYou's innovative approach seeks to optimize and scale the delivery of personalized cognitive care.
Biotia
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Biotia, Inc. is a health technology company based in New York, founded in 2016. It specializes in developing software and laboratory technologies that leverage next-generation DNA sequencing and artificial intelligence to enhance infectious disease discovery and management. By providing tailored microbial surveillance, Biotia's innovative solutions enable clinicians and researchers to identify and mitigate pathogens effectively, thereby reducing hospital-acquired infections and improving patient outcomes. The company's technology empowers healthcare professionals to guide treatment decisions proactively, ultimately aiming to prevent illnesses before they occur.
Monica+Andy
Series A in 2018
Monica+Andy operates an online platform specializing in baby clothing, offering a range of GOTS-certified organic apparel and accessories. Founded in 2014 by Monica Royer, a first-time mother, the brand focuses on providing soft, sustainable essentials that prioritize both the well-being of children and environmental responsibility. The company emphasizes a seamless shopping experience for parents, featuring both an online store and physical Guideshops. Monica+Andy is dedicated to creating a community that values safe, non-toxic materials, ensuring that their products are free from pesticides and harmful chemicals. Through its commitment to quality and sustainability, the brand aims to support real-life families while fostering a better future for both babies and the planet.
Copper Cow Coffee
Seed Round in 2018
Copper Cow Coffee, Inc. is a premium specialty Vietnamese coffee company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2018. The company focuses on making specialty Vietnamese coffee more accessible in the United States through innovative packaging and modern design. It emphasizes sustainable agriculture by sourcing its coffee from organic farms in Vietnam, ensuring that its products are both socially and environmentally responsible. Copper Cow Coffee offers a unique experience with its specialty Vietnamese lattes, which are sweetened with condensed milk and contain no artificial flavors or preservatives, allowing customers to easily prepare a fresh cup of naturally flavored coffee anytime and anywhere. The company primarily sells its products online, catering to a growing market of coffee enthusiasts.
Svrf, Inc. is a New York-based company that operates a search and discovery engine specifically designed for virtual reality content. Founded in 2016, Svrf aims to empower users by making 3D content searchable, shareable, and accessible across various platforms. The company's iOS application allows users to create and share 3D filters easily, without requiring any prior knowledge of 3D modeling or game engines. Additionally, Svrf provides an API that enhances camera and messaging applications by offering access to an extensive cross-platform database of 3D face filters and objects, thereby broadening the availability of immersive content for developers and users alike.