Andreessen Horowitz, established in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, is a prominent venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California. The company specializes in investing in software businesses, with a focus on sectors such as bio + healthcare, artificial intelligence, consumer, enterprise, fintech, and infrastructure. It typically invests in startups at various stages, from seed to late-stage, with a flexible investment range of $0.025 million to $50 million. The firm is known for its focus on disruptive technology and has raised multiple funds to support its investment strategy.
Operating Partner and Head of Crypto Startup Accelerator
Jay Rughani
Investment Partner
Katherine Rundell
Partner, Creators and Consumer GTM
Michael Sandwick
Partner, Consumer
Gil Shafir
Partner
Jeffrey Silverstein
Partner
Steven Sinofsky
Board Partner
Jack Soslow
Partner
Matt Spence
Partner
Nicole Stanners
Fundraise and IR Partner
Angela Strange
General Partner
Jeffrey Stump
Operating Partner
Jamie Sullivan
Partner
Robert H. Swan
Operating Partner
Satish Talluri
Partner
Kimberly Tan
Investment Partner
Carol Tang
Partner
Adela Tomsejova
Partner, Bio + Health
Dalton Turay
Partner
Gabriel Vasquez
Partner
Melissa Wasser
Partner of Fintech Capital Network
Tyler Wilson
Partner
Daisy Wolf
Investing Partner
Carra Wu
Partner, Crypto Investments
Kevin Wu
Partner
Guy Wuollet
Partner
Shangda Xu
Partner
Zeya Yang
Partner
JJ Yu
Partner, Capital Network
Past deals in New York
Slingshot AI
Series A in 2025
Slingshot AI is an AI research company focused on enhancing global access to mental healthcare. With a mission to address the significant gap between the demand for mental health support and the availability of providers, which currently stands at 10,000:1, Slingshot AI develops advanced technology to assist individuals in improving their mental well-being and adaptability. The company specializes in creating large language models that grasp the intricacies of human psychology, enabling users to navigate daily challenges effectively. Based in New York City and London, Slingshot AI's multidisciplinary team of researchers, engineers, and mental health experts is committed to creating tools that empower individuals to overcome obstacles and foster better connections.
Bounce
Series B in 2024
Bounce, Inc., operating as Get Bounce, offers a luggage storage platform that allows users to securely store their belongings at local businesses, such as cafes and shops, while they explore the city. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York, the company provides both hourly and daily storage options, partnering with local establishments to designate specific areas for secure luggage storage. Bounce caters primarily to travelers and tourists, facilitating convenience and peace of mind during their urban excursions.
Daze
Seed Round in 2024
Daze is a software development company that reinvents the calendar to be more fun, expressive, and social. Daze is the social calendar for friends to plan events and use creative tools to more vividly capture their time spent together. It’s a social calendar with powerful creative tools for scheduling your future and documenting your past with friends. They hope to unlock creativity, foster intimacy, and inspire self-reflection by reimagining the format of time. Founded by Willem Simons in 2021 and is located in Brooklyn, New York, United States.
Shef
Series B in 2023
Shef, Inc. is a homemade food marketplace that connects local cooks with consumers seeking authentic, home-cooked meals. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, the platform allows users to order meals prepared by certified chefs from various cultural backgrounds. Operating in seven major markets, including San Francisco, New York, Seattle, Chicago, and Los Angeles, Shef aims to empower local cooks to earn a meaningful income while offering consumers access to healthy and affordable dining options. The company focuses on promoting economic empowerment and cultural inclusivity through its diverse meal offerings.
Vitally
Series B in 2023
Vitally, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing an analytics platform tailored for B2B SaaS businesses, focusing on customer engagement and retention. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, Vitally offers tools that integrate customer data to provide a comprehensive view of key metrics essential for enhancing customer experience and minimizing churn. The platform enables companies to track critical product metrics, assess the effectiveness of their post-sales processes, and document customer interactions. Additionally, it facilitates the creation of health scores, notifications, and automation playbooks to streamline customer success efforts. By highlighting potential opportunities and risks in customer engagement, Vitally empowers businesses to make informed decisions that can drive revenue growth.
Svix
Venture Round in 2023
Svix is a webhooks-as-a-service platform founded in 2021 and headquartered in New York, United States. The company focuses on simplifying the process of sending webhooks for businesses of all sizes, ensuring ease of use and reliability. Svix's platform addresses common challenges associated with webhook delivery, such as retries, monitoring, and security. By streamlining these aspects, Svix allows clients to enhance their webhook-sending systems without the need to manage the underlying complexities, ultimately improving the overall developer experience.
ChartHop
Venture Round in 2023
ChartHop, Inc. is an information technology company that offers an organizational management platform designed to enhance data-driven strategic planning for businesses. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, the platform integrates key organizational data, enabling leaders and team members to visualize various metrics related to employees, such as location, gender, salary, and team structure. By providing visual charts and consolidated insights, ChartHop allows organizations to analyze costs, employee demographics, and departmental performance without the need to source data from multiple locations. This functionality not only fosters transparency within the organization but also aids in driving alignment and accountability, ultimately leading to improved organizational health and efficiency.
EngFlow
Series A in 2022
EngFlow is a build acceleration startup founded in 2020 and headquartered in New York. The company develops a remote execution platform designed to enhance the efficiency of software development by enabling faster builds and comprehensive testing of source code. EngFlow's platform supports both on-premises and cloud operations, catering to various clients who utilize the open-source remote execution API. By optimizing the software development process, EngFlow helps developers ship well-tested products more quickly. The company's solutions are compatible with major technologies such as Bazel, Chromium, and the Android Platform, making it a valuable partner for enterprises seeking to improve their build and test workflows.
Synonym
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Synonym Biotechnologies is a financing and development platform focused on essential biomanufacturing infrastructure. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in New York, the company aims to enhance production capacity for synthetic biology firms by organizing key aspects such as site selection, engineering, and financing. Its platform facilitates access to biomanufacturing investments and project financing, enabling a diverse range of industry players to respond to the increasing demand for consumables like food, materials, and energy. By creating this new asset class, Synonym supports the growth of the bioeconomy and fosters innovation in biomanufacturing.
Tomorrow Health
Series B in 2022
Tomorrow Health is a technology-driven home healthcare company based in New York, New York, that operates an online marketplace for medical supplies and equipment. Founded in 2018, it provides a wide range of products, including wheelchairs, ventilators, prosthetics, and wound care items. The company connects patients, health plans, and home-based care suppliers to improve access to necessary medical equipment while simplifying the ordering and insurance processes. By matching patients with suppliers based on factors such as insurance coverage and service quality, Tomorrow Health aims to streamline logistics and enhance personalized support for families managing care at home. Through its innovative approach, the company seeks to eliminate paperwork and reduce delivery delays, ensuring patients receive the essential supplies they need.
Pave
Series C in 2022
Pave, Inc. is a compensation management platform that provides companies with tools to effectively plan and communicate employee wages. Founded in 2012 and based in New York, Pave offers an integrated solution that connects with existing payroll systems to verify critical details such as past performance, equity vesting status, and compensation benchmarks. This functionality streamlines the salary planning process, allowing businesses to enhance their total rewards programs and address employee uncertainties regarding compensation. Pave's platform is utilized by a variety of notable companies to ensure that their compensation decisions are informed and equitable.
PartyDAO
Venture Round in 2022
PartyDAO is a decentralized platform that builds multiplayer crypto software and products. It was formed in May 2021 and is based in Brooklyn, New York.
Entropy
Seed Round in 2022
Entropy provides crypto custody services to keep private keys secure and make assets available on demand. Its services specialize in creating a decentralized network leveraging advanced threshold cryptography and multi-party computation. The company was founded in 2021 and is headquartered in New York.
Bounce
Series A in 2022
Bounce, Inc., operating as Get Bounce, offers a luggage storage platform that allows users to securely store their belongings at local businesses, such as cafes and shops, while they explore the city. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York, the company provides both hourly and daily storage options, partnering with local establishments to designate specific areas for secure luggage storage. Bounce caters primarily to travelers and tourists, facilitating convenience and peace of mind during their urban excursions.
Pahdo Labs
Series A in 2022
Pahdo Labs is a game development company based in New York, founded in 2021, that specializes in creating an Anime-style action MMORPG and a game creation platform. The company aims to cultivate a virtual world where players can engage meaningfully, own and share their creative products, and foster a sense of community. By providing tools for game creation, Pahdo Labs enables gamers to transform their imaginations into reality, offering a diverse range of multiplayer online experiences that promote long-lasting engagement and entertainment.
Cross River Bank
Series D in 2022
Cross River Bank, established in 2008 and headquartered in Fort Lee, New Jersey, is a subsidiary of CRB Group, Inc. It offers a range of personal and corporate banking services, including checking, savings, and deposit accounts. The bank specializes in direct lending for commercial real estate projects across the New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut metro areas. Notably, Cross River Bank combines traditional banking with innovative technologies to provide solutions for fintech companies in marketplace lending and payment processing. It focuses on regulatory compliance and consumer protection to deliver secure, API-based banking platforms and products, encompassing lending, payments, risk management, and BaaS offerings, enabling a comprehensive banking experience for its clients.
Capitolis
Series D in 2022
Capitolis Inc. is a financial technology company that provides an online software-as-a-service platform designed for banks and financial institutions. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in London and Tel Aviv, Capitolis focuses on enhancing the efficiency and safety of capital markets. Its platform allows financial institutions to optimize their balance sheets and improve liquidity by facilitating the rapid sourcing of capital for trades from other institutions with substantial balance sheets. By connecting global banks with institutional investors, Capitolis enables access to diversified capital and investment opportunities, ultimately transforming the efficiency of market participants and supporting their growth objectives.
Optimism
Series B in 2022
Optimism is a decentralized infrastructure platform focused on enhancing Ethereum's scalability and transaction speed. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in New York, the company operates as a public benefit corporation, balancing the financial interests of shareholders with the broader needs of the community and society. Optimism develops open-source software that enables developers to build on the Ethereum blockchain more efficiently, utilizing zero-knowledge proofs to ensure the validity of state updates. By promoting fair access to public goods on the internet, Optimism aims to create a responsible and sustainable ecosystem that benefits both businesses and the wider community.
Propel
Series B in 2022
Propel, Inc. is a technology company based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 2014. It specializes in developing mobile software applications aimed at improving the financial health of low-income Americans. The company's primary product, Providers, is a free app designed for EBT cardholders, enabling them to manage their government benefits, such as SNAP and rental assistance. The app also helps users save on essential expenses and earn cash, while offering features that allow them to check their balance and organize budgets around local deals. Propel's focus is on empowering its users to better navigate financial challenges and enhance their economic well-being.
Anyroad
Series B in 2022
AnyRoad Inc. operates a cloud-based platform that connects tourism customers with professional tour guides, facilitating the booking and management of various tours and experiences. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company serves multiple global locations, including Rio de Janeiro, San Francisco, New York, London, Tokyo, and Israel. AnyRoad specializes in experiential marketing, enabling businesses to enhance their events, tours, and other branded experiences to foster consumer loyalty and improve return on investment. The platform integrates with existing customer relationship management and point-of-sale systems, allowing brands to measure the impact of experiences on consumer perceptions and revenue growth, thereby optimizing their marketing strategies.
LaunchHouse
Series A in 2022
LaunchHouse is a venture capital firm and business accelerator that invests in early-stage technology startups, with a focus on data, SaaS, healthcare software, and other innovative sectors. It provides not only capital, typically investing $0.03 million, but also incubator services and access to a curated community of founders, engineers, and investors. This community offers coliving residencies, executive coaching, fundraising support, and digital courses, fostering learning, professional development, and authentic relationships. LaunchHouse operates in major cities like Los Angeles and New York, as well as in the metaverse, with a mission to create a hub for entrepreneurial innovation and transform ideas into successful companies.
Crosswire
Seed Round in 2021
Crosswire is an enterprise security software company based in New York, founded in 2021. The company focuses on automating the auditing of permission grants for employees across various applications, enhancing security management at scale. By leveraging an AI-powered platform, Crosswire monitors permission anomalies, configuration drifts, account takeovers, and other emerging threats. This allows security engineers to quickly identify and respond to potential risks. Additionally, Crosswire's provisioning engine streamlines the process of gathering permissions and alerts users to any irregularities, enabling teams to implement effective protective measures and adaptable strategies for threat detection and remediation.
Ribbon Health
Series B in 2021
Ribbon Health, Inc. operates a software as a service (SaaS) platform that delivers essential data on healthcare providers, insurance plans, and the quality and cost of care. The platform includes features such as provider directories, referral management, care navigation, and insurance enrollment. Ribbon Health serves various clients, including health insurance companies, third-party administrators, clinics, hospitals, and digital health solutions. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is headquartered in New York, New York. Originally named HealthWiz, Inc., it rebranded to Ribbon Health, Inc. in March 2018.
UnitedMasters
Series C in 2021
UnitedMasters is a music distribution platform founded in 2017 and based in Brooklyn, New York. The company provides musicians with an alternative to traditional record label deals, allowing them to distribute their music across various digital platforms, including Spotify, YouTube, and SoundCloud. Artists pay a competitive rate for this service and retain the rights to their master recordings, while also benefiting from a royalty split. UnitedMasters aims to empower musicians by offering them greater control over their music and providing valuable insights into their audience. It operates as a subsidiary of Translation Enterprises Inc.
EngFlow
Seed Round in 2021
EngFlow is a build acceleration startup founded in 2020 and headquartered in New York. The company develops a remote execution platform designed to enhance the efficiency of software development by enabling faster builds and comprehensive testing of source code. EngFlow's platform supports both on-premises and cloud operations, catering to various clients who utilize the open-source remote execution API. By optimizing the software development process, EngFlow helps developers ship well-tested products more quickly. The company's solutions are compatible with major technologies such as Bazel, Chromium, and the Android Platform, making it a valuable partner for enterprises seeking to improve their build and test workflows.
Shapeways Holdings
Post in 2021
Shapeways Holdings Inc. is a 3D printing marketplace and community that enables individuals to create, buy, and sell custom products. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Eindhoven and Seattle, the company offers a wide range of products across various categories, including art, fashion, home goods, gadgets, games, jewelry, and miniatures. Shapeways operates on a model of on-demand printing, allowing for the customization and personalization of each order. By providing access to advanced 3D printing technology, the platform empowers users to turn their ideas into physical products, fostering creativity and entrepreneurship. Shapeways aims to democratize the manufacturing process by fully digitizing it, making industrial-grade additive manufacturing accessible to a broader audience.
Pave
Series B in 2021
Pave, Inc. is a compensation management platform that provides companies with tools to effectively plan and communicate employee wages. Founded in 2012 and based in New York, Pave offers an integrated solution that connects with existing payroll systems to verify critical details such as past performance, equity vesting status, and compensation benchmarks. This functionality streamlines the salary planning process, allowing businesses to enhance their total rewards programs and address employee uncertainties regarding compensation. Pave's platform is utilized by a variety of notable companies to ensure that their compensation decisions are informed and equitable.
Titan
Series B in 2021
Titan is an investment platform designed for ambitious individuals, founded in New York in 2018 by Clayton Gardner, Joe Percoco, and Max Bernardy. The company aims to empower everyday investors by providing access to actively managed investment strategies through its mobile-first platform. Titan offers a suite of tools that facilitate investment decisions, ensuring high returns while prioritizing user privacy through encryption of personal information. The platform has garnered support from notable investors and celebrities, enhancing its credibility and reach in the investment community.
Bayesian Health
Venture Round in 2021
Bayesian Health Inc. is a digital health company based in New York, established in 2016. It specializes in an AI-driven platform that enhances patient monitoring by assessing illness severity and detecting changes in acuity. This technology integrates with hospital electronic medical records (EMR), allowing clinical staff and hospital leadership to access real-time data and insights. The platform provides actionable early detection alerts and supports decision-making in complex clinical environments, ultimately optimizing patient care throughout their hospital stay. By leveraging existing investments in EMR systems, Bayesian Health enables healthcare providers to make informed, data-driven decisions that improve safety and efficiency in patient management.
Pietra
Series A in 2021
Pietra operates an online platform that connects jewelry designers with customers, allowing for the custom design of various jewelry items, including earrings, rings, bracelets, and necklaces. Based in New York, the company provides tools for entrepreneurs to start and grow their own brands, offering a comprehensive solution that includes supplier management, product sourcing, and fulfillment services. By streamlining the process of launching an e-commerce business, Pietra enables individuals to turn their creative passions into viable business ventures while leveraging a global fulfillment network.
Vitally
Series A in 2021
Vitally, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing an analytics platform tailored for B2B SaaS businesses, focusing on customer engagement and retention. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, Vitally offers tools that integrate customer data to provide a comprehensive view of key metrics essential for enhancing customer experience and minimizing churn. The platform enables companies to track critical product metrics, assess the effectiveness of their post-sales processes, and document customer interactions. Additionally, it facilitates the creation of health scores, notifications, and automation playbooks to streamline customer success efforts. By highlighting potential opportunities and risks in customer engagement, Vitally empowers businesses to make informed decisions that can drive revenue growth.
ChartHop
Series B in 2021
ChartHop, Inc. is an information technology company that offers an organizational management platform designed to enhance data-driven strategic planning for businesses. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, the platform integrates key organizational data, enabling leaders and team members to visualize various metrics related to employees, such as location, gender, salary, and team structure. By providing visual charts and consolidated insights, ChartHop allows organizations to analyze costs, employee demographics, and departmental performance without the need to source data from multiple locations. This functionality not only fosters transparency within the organization but also aids in driving alignment and accountability, ultimately leading to improved organizational health and efficiency.
Shef
Series A in 2021
Shef, Inc. is a homemade food marketplace that connects local cooks with consumers seeking authentic, home-cooked meals. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, the platform allows users to order meals prepared by certified chefs from various cultural backgrounds. Operating in seven major markets, including San Francisco, New York, Seattle, Chicago, and Los Angeles, Shef aims to empower local cooks to earn a meaningful income while offering consumers access to healthy and affordable dining options. The company focuses on promoting economic empowerment and cultural inclusivity through its diverse meal offerings.
Talos
Series A in 2021
Talos Trading is an institutional technology infrastructure provider based in New York, co-founded in 2018 by Anton Katz and Ethan Feldman. The company specializes in offering a comprehensive crypto trading platform that supports the entire trading lifecycle, including price discovery, clearing, and settlement. Talos Trading provides solutions across spot, futures, and foreign exchange markets, leveraging institutional-grade technology to enable clients to stream real-time and request-for-quote prices. Additionally, the platform includes portfolio accounting tools and facilitates efficient settlement processes, connecting various participants within the crypto ecosystem.
Tomorrow Health
Series A in 2021
Tomorrow Health is a technology-driven home healthcare company based in New York, New York, that operates an online marketplace for medical supplies and equipment. Founded in 2018, it provides a wide range of products, including wheelchairs, ventilators, prosthetics, and wound care items. The company connects patients, health plans, and home-based care suppliers to improve access to necessary medical equipment while simplifying the ordering and insurance processes. By matching patients with suppliers based on factors such as insurance coverage and service quality, Tomorrow Health aims to streamline logistics and enhance personalized support for families managing care at home. Through its innovative approach, the company seeks to eliminate paperwork and reduce delivery delays, ensuring patients receive the essential supplies they need.
StarStock
Series A in 2021
StarStock, Inc. is an online marketplace based in Mamaroneck, New York, that caters to sports card hobbyists and fans. Founded in 2019, the platform enables users to buy, sell, and invest in cards featuring their favorite athletes and celebrities. StarStock authenticates and securely stores the cards in a centralized vault, allowing users to trade without the need to physically handle or ship the cards. This streamlined process provides instant ownership at the time of trade, facilitating large-scale transactions with lower costs. Additionally, each user receives a digital representation of their cards, enhancing their ability to manage their collections and investments efficiently.
UnitedMasters
Series B in 2021
UnitedMasters is a music distribution platform founded in 2017 and based in Brooklyn, New York. The company provides musicians with an alternative to traditional record label deals, allowing them to distribute their music across various digital platforms, including Spotify, YouTube, and SoundCloud. Artists pay a competitive rate for this service and retain the rights to their master recordings, while also benefiting from a royalty split. UnitedMasters aims to empower musicians by offering them greater control over their music and providing valuable insights into their audience. It operates as a subsidiary of Translation Enterprises Inc.
Capitolis
Series C in 2021
Capitolis Inc. is a financial technology company that provides an online software-as-a-service platform designed for banks and financial institutions. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in London and Tel Aviv, Capitolis focuses on enhancing the efficiency and safety of capital markets. Its platform allows financial institutions to optimize their balance sheets and improve liquidity by facilitating the rapid sourcing of capital for trades from other institutions with substantial balance sheets. By connecting global banks with institutional investors, Capitolis enables access to diversified capital and investment opportunities, ultimately transforming the efficiency of market participants and supporting their growth objectives.
Anyroad
Series A in 2021
AnyRoad Inc. operates a cloud-based platform that connects tourism customers with professional tour guides, facilitating the booking and management of various tours and experiences. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company serves multiple global locations, including Rio de Janeiro, San Francisco, New York, London, Tokyo, and Israel. AnyRoad specializes in experiential marketing, enabling businesses to enhance their events, tours, and other branded experiences to foster consumer loyalty and improve return on investment. The platform integrates with existing customer relationship management and point-of-sale systems, allowing brands to measure the impact of experiences on consumer perceptions and revenue growth, thereby optimizing their marketing strategies.
Komodo Health
Series E in 2021
Komodo Health Inc. is a healthcare technology company that develops a platform designed to enhance transparency and intelligence in the healthcare sector. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in San Francisco, the company offers a suite of software applications, including its Healthcare Map, which tracks patient outcomes throughout the healthcare system. Its solutions, such as Aperture and Pulse, leverage advanced data science techniques to provide real-time insights and alerts on clinical information, while Serenity analyzes patient cohorts for deeper understanding. By serving various stakeholders, including life sciences companies, healthcare payers, and providers, Komodo Health aims to foster a more efficient and value-driven healthcare ecosystem through comprehensive patient-level insights.
Cedar
Series D in 2021
Cedar is a patient payment and engagement platform for hospitals, health systems, and medical groups that elevate the end-to-end patient experience. The platform leverages advanced data science to customize and simplify the payment experience, resulting in a modern, consumer-friendly way for patients to plan for and pay their bills. It was founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, United States.
Anchorage Digital
Series C in 2021
Anchorage Digital is a regulated cryptocurrency platform that offers integrated financial services and infrastructure solutions tailored for institutions. Established in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company operates as the only federally chartered crypto bank in the United States, with an additional office in Singapore that maintains similar security and service standards. Anchorage Digital specializes in secure custody, regulatory compliance, and a variety of cryptocurrency-related services, including trading, staking, and governance. The platform emphasizes modern security engineering to ensure the safety of digital assets while facilitating streamlined participation in blockchain technology for businesses and institutions. With a valuation exceeding $3 billion, Anchorage Digital has attracted investments from prominent firms such as Andreessen Horowitz, Goldman Sachs, and Visa, among others. The company also supports a remote-friendly work environment, with additional offices located in New York, Porto, and Sioux Falls.
Optimism
Series A in 2021
Optimism is a decentralized infrastructure platform focused on enhancing Ethereum's scalability and transaction speed. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in New York, the company operates as a public benefit corporation, balancing the financial interests of shareholders with the broader needs of the community and society. Optimism develops open-source software that enables developers to build on the Ethereum blockchain more efficiently, utilizing zero-knowledge proofs to ensure the validity of state updates. By promoting fair access to public goods on the internet, Optimism aims to create a responsible and sustainable ecosystem that benefits both businesses and the wider community.
SeedFi
Series A in 2021
SeedFi, Inc. is an online platform that provides personal loan services specifically designed for lower-income consumers living paycheck to paycheck. Founded in early 2019 and based in San Francisco with an additional office in New York, the company aims to improve financial health by offering lower-cost access to capital and facilitating credit building. SeedFi's products cater to the needs of vulnerable individuals, enabling them to achieve financial stability through better access to financial services. By focusing on the challenges faced by these consumers, SeedFi seeks to empower them with the tools necessary for saving and improving their creditworthiness, ultimately helping them secure a more stable financial future.
Pave
Series A in 2020
Pave, Inc. is a compensation management platform that provides companies with tools to effectively plan and communicate employee wages. Founded in 2012 and based in New York, Pave offers an integrated solution that connects with existing payroll systems to verify critical details such as past performance, equity vesting status, and compensation benchmarks. This functionality streamlines the salary planning process, allowing businesses to enhance their total rewards programs and address employee uncertainties regarding compensation. Pave's platform is utilized by a variety of notable companies to ensure that their compensation decisions are informed and equitable.
ChartHop
Series A in 2020
ChartHop, Inc. is an information technology company that offers an organizational management platform designed to enhance data-driven strategic planning for businesses. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, the platform integrates key organizational data, enabling leaders and team members to visualize various metrics related to employees, such as location, gender, salary, and team structure. By providing visual charts and consolidated insights, ChartHop allows organizations to analyze costs, employee demographics, and departmental performance without the need to source data from multiple locations. This functionality not only fosters transparency within the organization but also aids in driving alignment and accountability, ultimately leading to improved organizational health and efficiency.
Cedar
Series C in 2020
Cedar is a patient payment and engagement platform for hospitals, health systems, and medical groups that elevate the end-to-end patient experience. The platform leverages advanced data science to customize and simplify the payment experience, resulting in a modern, consumer-friendly way for patients to plan for and pay their bills. It was founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, United States.
DigitalOcean
Series C in 2020
DigitalOcean, LLC is a cloud computing platform that provides infrastructure and platform tools tailored for software developers, startups, and small to medium-sized businesses. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, the company enables developers to deploy, manage, and scale applications of various sizes without requiring extensive DevOps expertise. Its offerings include Droplets, Linux-based virtual machines that operate on virtualized hardware; Kubernetes for application deployment and management; databases; and Spaces, an object storage service compatible with S3 for handling large data volumes. DigitalOcean serves a diverse array of use cases, including web and mobile applications, website hosting, e-commerce, and gaming, with a strong focus on simplicity and customer service while leveraging open-source technologies. The company has a global presence with additional offices in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Bengaluru, India.
Tomorrow Health
Seed Round in 2020
Tomorrow Health is a technology-driven home healthcare company based in New York, New York, that operates an online marketplace for medical supplies and equipment. Founded in 2018, it provides a wide range of products, including wheelchairs, ventilators, prosthetics, and wound care items. The company connects patients, health plans, and home-based care suppliers to improve access to necessary medical equipment while simplifying the ordering and insurance processes. By matching patients with suppliers based on factors such as insurance coverage and service quality, Tomorrow Health aims to streamline logistics and enhance personalized support for families managing care at home. Through its innovative approach, the company seeks to eliminate paperwork and reduce delivery delays, ensuring patients receive the essential supplies they need.
Ribbon Health
Series A in 2020
Ribbon Health, Inc. operates a software as a service (SaaS) platform that delivers essential data on healthcare providers, insurance plans, and the quality and cost of care. The platform includes features such as provider directories, referral management, care navigation, and insurance enrollment. Ribbon Health serves various clients, including health insurance companies, third-party administrators, clinics, hospitals, and digital health solutions. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is headquartered in New York, New York. Originally named HealthWiz, Inc., it rebranded to Ribbon Health, Inc. in March 2018.
ChartHop
Seed Round in 2020
ChartHop, Inc. is an information technology company that offers an organizational management platform designed to enhance data-driven strategic planning for businesses. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, the platform integrates key organizational data, enabling leaders and team members to visualize various metrics related to employees, such as location, gender, salary, and team structure. By providing visual charts and consolidated insights, ChartHop allows organizations to analyze costs, employee demographics, and departmental performance without the need to source data from multiple locations. This functionality not only fosters transparency within the organization but also aids in driving alignment and accountability, ultimately leading to improved organizational health and efficiency.
ActionIQ
Series C in 2020
ActionIQ, Inc. is a developer of a cloud-based enterprise customer data platform that addresses the data, analytics, and marketing challenges faced by marketers, analysts, and technologists. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York City, with an additional office in San Francisco, the company provides a solution that centralizes multiple data sources—such as email, CRM, and clickstream—into a comprehensive analytics dashboard. This enables users to capture, analyze, and utilize customer data effectively, allowing for the design and deployment of personalized marketing campaigns across various channels without requiring IT assistance. ActionIQ serves clients in sectors including retail, media and entertainment, subscriptions, and telecommunications, empowering them to launch individualized campaigns rapidly and at scale.
Komodo Health
Series C in 2020
Komodo Health Inc. is a healthcare technology company that develops a platform designed to enhance transparency and intelligence in the healthcare sector. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in San Francisco, the company offers a suite of software applications, including its Healthcare Map, which tracks patient outcomes throughout the healthcare system. Its solutions, such as Aperture and Pulse, leverage advanced data science techniques to provide real-time insights and alerts on clinical information, while Serenity analyzes patient cohorts for deeper understanding. By serving various stakeholders, including life sciences companies, healthcare payers, and providers, Komodo Health aims to foster a more efficient and value-driven healthcare ecosystem through comprehensive patient-level insights.
Long-Term Stock Exchange
Series B in 2019
The Long-Term Stock Exchange (LTSE) is a national securities exchange regulated by the SEC, established to foster alignment between companies and long-term investors with an emphasis on value creation. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, LTSE aims to reverse the decline in the number of public companies in the United States by offering a new venue for listings that prioritizes long-term growth and sustainability. The organization has assembled a team of experts in finance, regulation, law, and technology, strategically located in New York, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. Through its innovative approach, LTSE seeks to enhance the experience for public companies and investors, ultimately promoting a healthier financial ecosystem focused on enduring value.
Anchorage Digital
Series B in 2019
Anchorage Digital is a regulated cryptocurrency platform that offers integrated financial services and infrastructure solutions tailored for institutions. Established in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company operates as the only federally chartered crypto bank in the United States, with an additional office in Singapore that maintains similar security and service standards. Anchorage Digital specializes in secure custody, regulatory compliance, and a variety of cryptocurrency-related services, including trading, staking, and governance. The platform emphasizes modern security engineering to ensure the safety of digital assets while facilitating streamlined participation in blockchain technology for businesses and institutions. With a valuation exceeding $3 billion, Anchorage Digital has attracted investments from prominent firms such as Andreessen Horowitz, Goldman Sachs, and Visa, among others. The company also supports a remote-friendly work environment, with additional offices located in New York, Porto, and Sioux Falls.
Anyroad
Series A in 2019
AnyRoad Inc. operates a cloud-based platform that connects tourism customers with professional tour guides, facilitating the booking and management of various tours and experiences. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company serves multiple global locations, including Rio de Janeiro, San Francisco, New York, London, Tokyo, and Israel. AnyRoad specializes in experiential marketing, enabling businesses to enhance their events, tours, and other branded experiences to foster consumer loyalty and improve return on investment. The platform integrates with existing customer relationship management and point-of-sale systems, allowing brands to measure the impact of experiences on consumer perceptions and revenue growth, thereby optimizing their marketing strategies.
SeedFi
Seed Round in 2019
SeedFi, Inc. is an online platform that provides personal loan services specifically designed for lower-income consumers living paycheck to paycheck. Founded in early 2019 and based in San Francisco with an additional office in New York, the company aims to improve financial health by offering lower-cost access to capital and facilitating credit building. SeedFi's products cater to the needs of vulnerable individuals, enabling them to achieve financial stability through better access to financial services. By focusing on the challenges faced by these consumers, SeedFi seeks to empower them with the tools necessary for saving and improving their creditworthiness, ultimately helping them secure a more stable financial future.
Overtime
Series B in 2019
Overtime is a sports network aimed at the next generation of sports fans, based in New York City. The company is known for producing original, digital-first content that spans platforms such as YouTube, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok, focusing on short-form, highly engaging media. Overtime operates several innovative sports leagues, including Overtime Elite in basketball, Overtime Select, OT7 in football, and OTX in boxing, designed to connect athletes with fans globally. The company’s business model leverages various revenue streams, including sponsorships, brand partnerships, e-commerce, licensing, and media rights. With a community of over 90 million fans and followers, Overtime is positioned as a significant player in the evolving landscape of sports entertainment.
Anchorage Digital
Series A in 2019
Anchorage Digital is a regulated cryptocurrency platform that offers integrated financial services and infrastructure solutions tailored for institutions. Established in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company operates as the only federally chartered crypto bank in the United States, with an additional office in Singapore that maintains similar security and service standards. Anchorage Digital specializes in secure custody, regulatory compliance, and a variety of cryptocurrency-related services, including trading, staking, and governance. The platform emphasizes modern security engineering to ensure the safety of digital assets while facilitating streamlined participation in blockchain technology for businesses and institutions. With a valuation exceeding $3 billion, Anchorage Digital has attracted investments from prominent firms such as Andreessen Horowitz, Goldman Sachs, and Visa, among others. The company also supports a remote-friendly work environment, with additional offices located in New York, Porto, and Sioux Falls.
Pietra
Seed Round in 2019
Pietra operates an online platform that connects jewelry designers with customers, allowing for the custom design of various jewelry items, including earrings, rings, bracelets, and necklaces. Based in New York, the company provides tools for entrepreneurs to start and grow their own brands, offering a comprehensive solution that includes supplier management, product sourcing, and fulfillment services. By streamlining the process of launching an e-commerce business, Pietra enables individuals to turn their creative passions into viable business ventures while leveraging a global fulfillment network.
Propel
Series A in 2018
Propel, Inc. is a technology company based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 2014. It specializes in developing mobile software applications aimed at improving the financial health of low-income Americans. The company's primary product, Providers, is a free app designed for EBT cardholders, enabling them to manage their government benefits, such as SNAP and rental assistance. The app also helps users save on essential expenses and earn cash, while offering features that allow them to check their balance and organize budgets around local deals. Propel's focus is on empowering its users to better navigate financial challenges and enhance their economic well-being.
Cross River Bank
Series B in 2018
Cross River Bank, established in 2008 and headquartered in Fort Lee, New Jersey, is a subsidiary of CRB Group, Inc. It offers a range of personal and corporate banking services, including checking, savings, and deposit accounts. The bank specializes in direct lending for commercial real estate projects across the New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut metro areas. Notably, Cross River Bank combines traditional banking with innovative technologies to provide solutions for fintech companies in marketplace lending and payment processing. It focuses on regulatory compliance and consumer protection to deliver secure, API-based banking platforms and products, encompassing lending, payments, risk management, and BaaS offerings, enabling a comprehensive banking experience for its clients.
Shapeways Holdings
Series E in 2018
Shapeways Holdings Inc. is a 3D printing marketplace and community that enables individuals to create, buy, and sell custom products. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Eindhoven and Seattle, the company offers a wide range of products across various categories, including art, fashion, home goods, gadgets, games, jewelry, and miniatures. Shapeways operates on a model of on-demand printing, allowing for the customization and personalization of each order. By providing access to advanced 3D printing technology, the platform empowers users to turn their ideas into physical products, fostering creativity and entrepreneurship. Shapeways aims to democratize the manufacturing process by fully digitizing it, making industrial-grade additive manufacturing accessible to a broader audience.
UnitedMasters
Series A in 2017
UnitedMasters is a music distribution platform founded in 2017 and based in Brooklyn, New York. The company provides musicians with an alternative to traditional record label deals, allowing them to distribute their music across various digital platforms, including Spotify, YouTube, and SoundCloud. Artists pay a competitive rate for this service and retain the rights to their master recordings, while also benefiting from a royalty split. UnitedMasters aims to empower musicians by offering them greater control over their music and providing valuable insights into their audience. It operates as a subsidiary of Translation Enterprises Inc.
ActionIQ
Series B in 2017
ActionIQ, Inc. is a developer of a cloud-based enterprise customer data platform that addresses the data, analytics, and marketing challenges faced by marketers, analysts, and technologists. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York City, with an additional office in San Francisco, the company provides a solution that centralizes multiple data sources—such as email, CRM, and clickstream—into a comprehensive analytics dashboard. This enables users to capture, analyze, and utilize customer data effectively, allowing for the design and deployment of personalized marketing campaigns across various channels without requiring IT assistance. ActionIQ serves clients in sectors including retail, media and entertainment, subscriptions, and telecommunications, empowering them to launch individualized campaigns rapidly and at scale.
Jopwell
Series A in 2017
Jopwell, Inc. is a career platform based in New York that connects Black, Latino/Hispanic, and Native American professionals and students with job opportunities across various industries, including technology, finance, and education. Founded in 2015 by former Goldman Sachs employees Porter Braswell and Ryan Williams, Jopwell aims to empower candidates and companies by providing a diverse pipeline of talent. The platform facilitates the recruitment process for partner companies, enabling them to access underrepresented candidates at various career stages, from internships to experienced hires. Jopwell's mission focuses on leveraging technology to enhance access to professional opportunities and promote diversity in the workforce. The company has gained recognition for its innovative approach, being featured in publications such as Inc. and Fast Company.
Propel
Seed Round in 2017
Propel, Inc. is a technology company based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 2014. It specializes in developing mobile software applications aimed at improving the financial health of low-income Americans. The company's primary product, Providers, is a free app designed for EBT cardholders, enabling them to manage their government benefits, such as SNAP and rental assistance. The app also helps users save on essential expenses and earn cash, while offering features that allow them to check their balance and organize budgets around local deals. Propel's focus is on empowering its users to better navigate financial challenges and enhance their economic well-being.
Axoni
Series A in 2016
Axoni is a technology company that specializes in real-time data replication and distributed ledger software for the financial services industry. Founded in 2017, it serves major financial institutions, including banks, asset managers, hedge funds, and market infrastructure firms globally, with offices in New York and London. Axoni's platform facilitates the seamless integration of traditional financial technologies with blockchain systems, offering market information and deep analysis of trends. Its solutions enable rapid deployment of critical financial networks and automate real-time data sharing among market participants, enhancing the management of legal records, lifecycle events, and cash flow calculations.
SnapLogic
Series F in 2016
SnapLogic, Inc. is a provider of a cloud-based integration platform as a service (iPaaS), known as the SnapLogic Intelligent Integration Platform. This platform facilitates the integration of data from various sources, whether on-premises or in the cloud, enhancing data and process flow across applications, databases, and big data streams. SnapLogic allows users to unify multiple endpoints, including SaaS, ERP applications, and APIs, through a user-friendly interface that supports both IT professionals and business users. The platform offers pre-built integration templates to streamline projects and improve efficiency. Additionally, SnapLogic provides services such as onboarding, customer support, and education to ensure user success. The company serves a diverse clientele, including Global 2000 companies, independent software vendors, and various sectors such as human resources and online marketing. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, SnapLogic has expanded its presence with offices in major cities worldwide, including New York, London, Hyderabad, and Melbourne.
Cross River Bank
Series A in 2016
Cross River Bank, established in 2008 and headquartered in Fort Lee, New Jersey, is a subsidiary of CRB Group, Inc. It offers a range of personal and corporate banking services, including checking, savings, and deposit accounts. The bank specializes in direct lending for commercial real estate projects across the New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut metro areas. Notably, Cross River Bank combines traditional banking with innovative technologies to provide solutions for fintech companies in marketplace lending and payment processing. It focuses on regulatory compliance and consumer protection to deliver secure, API-based banking platforms and products, encompassing lending, payments, risk management, and BaaS offerings, enabling a comprehensive banking experience for its clients.
Mediachain
Seed Round in 2016
Mediachain is an open media library that facilitates the automatic connection of media to its creators and relevant information. Established in 2016 and based in Brooklyn, New York, the company operates as a protocol for registering, identifying, and tracking creative works online. Utilizing content identification technology, Mediachain resolves media to its origins, creators, and associated metadata. It allows creators, media organizations, and developers to collaborate on metadata within a universal media library while maintaining control over their data. The platform's decentralized architecture broadens the reach of participants, empowering them to manage their creative works effectively. Mediachain has been a subsidiary of Spotify USA Inc. since April 2017.
Jopwell
Seed Round in 2016
Jopwell, Inc. is a career platform based in New York that connects Black, Latino/Hispanic, and Native American professionals and students with job opportunities across various industries, including technology, finance, and education. Founded in 2015 by former Goldman Sachs employees Porter Braswell and Ryan Williams, Jopwell aims to empower candidates and companies by providing a diverse pipeline of talent. The platform facilitates the recruitment process for partner companies, enabling them to access underrepresented candidates at various career stages, from internships to experienced hires. Jopwell's mission focuses on leveraging technology to enhance access to professional opportunities and promote diversity in the workforce. The company has gained recognition for its innovative approach, being featured in publications such as Inc. and Fast Company.
Foursquare
Series E in 2016
Foursquare Labs, Inc. is a location technology platform that provides a range of business solutions and consumer products focused on leveraging location intelligence. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in San Francisco and London, Foursquare offers tools such as Pinpoint for data-driven media planning, Placed for offline attribution, and the Pilgrim SDK for integrating location awareness into mobile applications. Its services also include Places, which provides access to detailed firmographic data and community-generated content on businesses worldwide, as well as analytics solutions that offer insights into consumer behavior and competitive dynamics. Foursquare's consumer apps, Foursquare and Swarm, enable users to track and share their favorite locations, while City Guide helps users discover the best places to visit in various cities. Overall, Foursquare's platform empowers brands to analyze customer trends, optimize advertising strategies, and enhance user engagement through advanced location-based insights.
OnCorps
Series A in 2015
OnCorps, Inc. is a decision guidance platform that specializes in customized solutions to enhance performance in asset management, sales, pricing, and forecasting. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in New York and Bristol, the company serves global financial, consulting, and technology firms. By leveraging machine learning and behavioral science algorithms, OnCorps provides personalized decision-making tools that streamline financial processes and improve operational efficiency. The platform is designed to engage users and deliver comprehensive data, enabling clients to make better, more actionable decisions while reducing risk and shortening cycle times.
Keybase
Series A in 2015
Keybase, Inc. is a New York-based company that provides an open-source platform for secure communication and file sharing. Founded in 2015, Keybase offers end-to-end encrypted messaging, allowing users to encrypt, decrypt, and share messages using a proven encryption standard. Its solutions enable users to sign, verify, and manage messages and files, while also integrating public keys with user accounts across its platform and connected services like Twitter and GitHub. The platform supports various operating systems, including Android, iOS, and Windows, facilitating secure communication and collaboration among users. As of May 2020, Keybase operates as a subsidiary of Zoom Video Communications.
DigitalOcean
Series B in 2015
DigitalOcean, LLC is a cloud computing platform that provides infrastructure and platform tools tailored for software developers, startups, and small to medium-sized businesses. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, the company enables developers to deploy, manage, and scale applications of various sizes without requiring extensive DevOps expertise. Its offerings include Droplets, Linux-based virtual machines that operate on virtualized hardware; Kubernetes for application deployment and management; databases; and Spaces, an object storage service compatible with S3 for handling large data volumes. DigitalOcean serves a diverse array of use cases, including web and mobile applications, website hosting, e-commerce, and gaming, with a strong focus on simplicity and customer service while leveraging open-source technologies. The company has a global presence with additional offices in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Bengaluru, India.
Shapeways Holdings
Series D in 2015
Shapeways Holdings Inc. is a 3D printing marketplace and community that enables individuals to create, buy, and sell custom products. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Eindhoven and Seattle, the company offers a wide range of products across various categories, including art, fashion, home goods, gadgets, games, jewelry, and miniatures. Shapeways operates on a model of on-demand printing, allowing for the customization and personalization of each order. By providing access to advanced 3D printing technology, the platform empowers users to turn their ideas into physical products, fostering creativity and entrepreneurship. Shapeways aims to democratize the manufacturing process by fully digitizing it, making industrial-grade additive manufacturing accessible to a broader audience.
FiftyThree
Series B in 2015
FiftyThree, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in developing applications for capturing and enhancing ideas. Founded in 2011, the company is known for its flagship product, Paper, which transforms an iPad into a versatile sketchpad, notebook, and journal, enabling users to create and organize their thoughts visually. Additionally, FiftyThree offers Pencil, a stylus designed for use with iPads and iPhones, enhancing the drawing and writing experience. The company also provides collaborative tools aimed at helping teams gather, organize, and share ideas effectively, thereby fostering creativity and productivity. As of 2018, FiftyThree operates as a subsidiary of WeTransfer BV.
Stack Exchange
Venture Round in 2015
Stack Exchange Inc. operates a diverse network of question-and-answer websites covering a wide range of topics, including software programming, cooking, photography, and gaming. The platform enables users to ask and answer questions without the need for registration, fostering an open community for knowledge sharing. Among its offerings is Stack Overflow for Teams, which provides development teams with a dedicated space to seek answers to technical inquiries. The company serves a variety of professionals, including programmers, researchers, and photographers. Founded in 2008 and originally known as Stack Overflow, Inc., it rebranded to Stack Exchange Inc. in March 2011 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
BlocPower
Pre Seed Round in 2014
BlocPower is an energy technology startup based in Los Angeles, California, focused on creating healthier, greener, and smarter buildings. Founded in 2014 in Brooklyn, New York, by Donnel Baird and Morris Cox, the company specializes in retrofitting urban buildings with advanced energy efficiency technologies and green heating and cooling systems. BlocPower identifies energy-wasting buildings and utilizes a proprietary machine learning platform to determine the most effective retrofits for maximizing energy savings. The company connects various stakeholders, including government agencies, utilities, building owners, and equipment providers, to facilitate these upgrades. With a mission to serve financially underserved communities, BlocPower has completed projects in nearly 1,000 buildings, helping customers save 20–40% on their annual energy bills. By leveraging data and innovative financing, BlocPower aims to reduce carbon emissions and improve health outcomes while addressing the climate crisis.
Enjoy Technology
Series A in 2014
Enjoy Technology, Inc. is a retail company that specializes in delivering entertainment products and electronics directly to customers through an innovative on-demand mobile store model. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with additional operations in New York, Enjoy offers a wide range of products, including smartphones, speakers, home theaters, and gaming devices. The company's platform allows for real-time order matching with product experts, streamlining logistics to enhance the shopping experience. Despite its unique approach to retailing, Enjoy Technology has faced significant challenges and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
SnapLogic
Series D in 2014
SnapLogic, Inc. is a provider of a cloud-based integration platform as a service (iPaaS), known as the SnapLogic Intelligent Integration Platform. This platform facilitates the integration of data from various sources, whether on-premises or in the cloud, enhancing data and process flow across applications, databases, and big data streams. SnapLogic allows users to unify multiple endpoints, including SaaS, ERP applications, and APIs, through a user-friendly interface that supports both IT professionals and business users. The platform offers pre-built integration templates to streamline projects and improve efficiency. Additionally, SnapLogic provides services such as onboarding, customer support, and education to ensure user success. The company serves a diverse clientele, including Global 2000 companies, independent software vendors, and various sectors such as human resources and online marketing. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, SnapLogic has expanded its presence with offices in major cities worldwide, including New York, London, Hyderabad, and Melbourne.
BuzzFeed
Secondary Market in 2014
BuzzFeed, Inc. is a tech-driven media company that specializes in delivering breaking news, original reporting, and entertainment content across various digital platforms. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in New York, BuzzFeed engages a global audience with its diverse offerings, which include articles, quizzes, videos, and lifestyle content through well-known brands such as Tasty. The company also emphasizes investigative journalism through BuzzFeed News and produces original content for multiple formats via BuzzFeed Studios. Additionally, BuzzFeed Commerce focuses on social commerce products, licensing, and strategic partnerships. With a reach of over 200 million users, BuzzFeed aims to create shareable content that resonates across the social web.
TradeBlock
Seed Round in 2014
TradeBlock, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in developing institutional trading tools for digital currencies. Founded in 2013, it provides financial institutions with a comprehensive suite of execution and analysis tools tailored for the digital currency markets. TradeBlock serves as a global source of data, offering insights on market trends, cryptocurrency trading, regulations, mining, protocol updates, blockchain analysis, and economic developments. As of December 31, 2020, TradeBlock operates as a subsidiary of CoinDesk LLC.
DigitalOcean
Series A in 2014
DigitalOcean, LLC is a cloud computing platform that provides infrastructure and platform tools tailored for software developers, startups, and small to medium-sized businesses. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, the company enables developers to deploy, manage, and scale applications of various sizes without requiring extensive DevOps expertise. Its offerings include Droplets, Linux-based virtual machines that operate on virtualized hardware; Kubernetes for application deployment and management; databases; and Spaces, an object storage service compatible with S3 for handling large data volumes. DigitalOcean serves a diverse array of use cases, including web and mobile applications, website hosting, e-commerce, and gaming, with a strong focus on simplicity and customer service while leveraging open-source technologies. The company has a global presence with additional offices in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Bengaluru, India.
Quirky
Series D in 2013
Quirky is a crowdsourced invention platform based in New York City that facilitates collaboration among its global community of inventors and an in-house team of designers and engineers. Founded by Ben Kaufman, Quirky aims to make invention accessible by allowing individuals to submit product ideas, which are then vetted and voted on by the community. The platform encourages participation by enabling inventors to influence product development and share in royalties from sales of successful creations. By soliciting ideas through its website and mobile app, Quirky brings innovative consumer products to market on a weekly basis. The company considers various factors, including uniqueness and manufacturing complexity, when deciding which ideas to develop, while remaining committed to pursuing concepts that enhance everyday life. Quirky relaunched its platform in 2016 under new ownership, continuing its mission of democratizing the invention process.
Pixlee TurnTo
Seed Round in 2013
Pixlee TurnTo is a marketing software company that focuses on enhancing brand promotion through the voice of customers. Formed from the merger of Pixlee and TurnTo in early 2021, the company offers a platform that integrates user-generated content (UGC), influencer marketing, and text-based customer content such as ratings and reviews. This approach allows marketers and e-commerce executives to create authentic customer-driven marketing strategies without necessitating additional technical resources. By placing customers at the core of marketing efforts, Pixlee TurnTo aims to boost revenue, brand loyalty, and consumer engagement. The company is headquartered in San Francisco and has additional offices in New York and Toronto.
CoreOS
Seed Round in 2013
CoreOS, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in open source projects for Linux containers and Internet security software solutions. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York City and a development hub in Berlin, CoreOS is recognized for its contributions to the Kubernetes community. The company offers Tectonic, an enterprise-ready platform that enhances Kubernetes with features for secure container orchestration, and Quay, a private image registry for building, storing, and distributing containers. CoreOS also provides CoreUpdate, a tool for managing application updates, and maintains various open source projects, including CoreOS Linux, etcd, and rkt. These solutions address key challenges related to downtime, security, and resilience, enabling organizations to run their applications reliably in diverse environments. In 2018, CoreOS became a subsidiary of Red Hat, further bolstering its position in the cloud infrastructure landscape.
Socratic
Seed Round in 2013
Socratic, Inc. is an education technology company that specializes in developing a homework assistance application for students. Founded in 2013 and based in New York, the company utilizes artificial intelligence to provide users with answers, detailed explanations, and curated educational content across a variety of subjects, including math, science, history, English, and economics. The app allows students to take photos of their homework questions, making it accessible and user-friendly. It features graphs, explainers, and links to instructional videos from platforms such as Khan Academy, enhancing the learning experience. Socratic is available for free on both iPhone and Android devices, focusing primarily on high school curriculum support. The company, formerly known as Vespr, Inc., rebranded to Socratic, Inc. in May 2015.
Fab
Series D in 2013
Fab, Inc. is an e-commerce company specializing in the sale of everyday design products. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York, it offers a wide range of products including furniture, kitchen and dining ware, bed and bath items, art, jewelry, and personal accessories. Fab serves customers in the United States, Canada, and Australia. Since 2015, it has operated as a subsidiary of PCH International Ltd.
FiftyThree
Series A in 2013
FiftyThree, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in developing applications for capturing and enhancing ideas. Founded in 2011, the company is known for its flagship product, Paper, which transforms an iPad into a versatile sketchpad, notebook, and journal, enabling users to create and organize their thoughts visually. Additionally, FiftyThree offers Pencil, a stylus designed for use with iPads and iPhones, enhancing the drawing and writing experience. The company also provides collaborative tools aimed at helping teams gather, organize, and share ideas effectively, thereby fostering creativity and productivity. As of 2018, FiftyThree operates as a subsidiary of WeTransfer BV.
NationBuilder
Series B in 2013
NationBuilder is a software company founded in November 2009 by Jim Gilliam, Jesse Haff, and Lea Endres, with its platform officially launched in April 2011. Based in Los Angeles, with additional offices in New York, Washington DC, Vancouver, and London, the company has raised over $14 million in funding from investors such as Andreessen Horowitz and Omidyar Network. NationBuilder provides an enterprise management platform designed to support organizations, movements, and political campaigns by integrating various services, including website content, email communications, social insights, and people management. This comprehensive approach enables users to make informed decisions using real-time data and streamlines operations by consolidating multiple tools into a single, scalable system. The leadership transition in 2017 saw Jim Gilliam become Executive Chairman while Lea Endres took on the role of CEO.
Shapeways Holdings
Series C in 2013
Shapeways Holdings Inc. is a 3D printing marketplace and community that enables individuals to create, buy, and sell custom products. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Eindhoven and Seattle, the company offers a wide range of products across various categories, including art, fashion, home goods, gadgets, games, jewelry, and miniatures. Shapeways operates on a model of on-demand printing, allowing for the customization and personalization of each order. By providing access to advanced 3D printing technology, the platform empowers users to turn their ideas into physical products, fostering creativity and entrepreneurship. Shapeways aims to democratize the manufacturing process by fully digitizing it, making industrial-grade additive manufacturing accessible to a broader audience.
Foursquare
Debt Financing in 2013
Foursquare Labs, Inc. is a location technology platform that provides a range of business solutions and consumer products focused on leveraging location intelligence. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in San Francisco and London, Foursquare offers tools such as Pinpoint for data-driven media planning, Placed for offline attribution, and the Pilgrim SDK for integrating location awareness into mobile applications. Its services also include Places, which provides access to detailed firmographic data and community-generated content on businesses worldwide, as well as analytics solutions that offer insights into consumer behavior and competitive dynamics. Foursquare's consumer apps, Foursquare and Swarm, enable users to track and share their favorite locations, while City Guide helps users discover the best places to visit in various cities. Overall, Foursquare's platform empowers brands to analyze customer trends, optimize advertising strategies, and enhance user engagement through advanced location-based insights.
Ripple Labs
Angel Round in 2013
Ripple Labs, Inc. is a technology company that operates a global payments network leveraging blockchain technology. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Ripple develops RippleNet, an enterprise-level decentralized solution that connects banks, payment providers, digital asset exchanges, and corporations to facilitate international money transfers. Its offerings include XRP, a digital asset used for payments; xCurrent, which provides cross-border payment services for banks; xRapid, designed for payment providers and financial institutions to optimize liquidity costs; and xVia, a tool for corporates and payment providers to send payments using a standardized interface. Ripple aims to create a frictionless experience for global transactions, allowing financial institutions to transact directly with each other while minimizing foreign exchange exposure and counterparty risks. The company also maintains additional offices in major cities around the world, including New York, London, and Sydney.
MightyHive
Seed Round in 2013
MightyHive is a leading Programmatic Solutions Partner that assists marketers and agencies in achieving programmatic self-sufficiency. The company specializes in online advertising and marketing services, providing clients with a technology platform that enables them to build data-driven organizations. MightyHive offers a range of services including programmatic insourcing, full-service management, and strategic advisory support. As one of the largest and fastest-growing programmatic buyers globally, it has successfully helped hundreds of clients adopt programmatic strategies. With a significant international presence, MightyHive operates offices in major cities such as San Francisco, New York, Sydney, London, and Singapore.
8tracks
Seed Round in 2012
8tracks, Inc. is an internet radio service and social network that enables users to create and discover playlists containing at least eight tracks. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York and Los Angeles, 8tracks allows members to upload songs from their personal collections to craft virtual mixtapes. This platform serves as a social alternative to traditional radio services, offering listeners the ability to tune into curated playlists that reflect the tastes and expertise of other music enthusiasts. Users can explore playlists based on various criteria, including artist, genre, or activity, fostering a community around shared musical interests.
SnapLogic
Series C in 2012
SnapLogic, Inc. is a provider of a cloud-based integration platform as a service (iPaaS), known as the SnapLogic Intelligent Integration Platform. This platform facilitates the integration of data from various sources, whether on-premises or in the cloud, enhancing data and process flow across applications, databases, and big data streams. SnapLogic allows users to unify multiple endpoints, including SaaS, ERP applications, and APIs, through a user-friendly interface that supports both IT professionals and business users. The platform offers pre-built integration templates to streamline projects and improve efficiency. Additionally, SnapLogic provides services such as onboarding, customer support, and education to ensure user success. The company serves a diverse clientele, including Global 2000 companies, independent software vendors, and various sectors such as human resources and online marketing. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, SnapLogic has expanded its presence with offices in major cities worldwide, including New York, London, Hyderabad, and Melbourne.
Quirky
Series C in 2012
Quirky is a crowdsourced invention platform based in New York City that facilitates collaboration among its global community of inventors and an in-house team of designers and engineers. Founded by Ben Kaufman, Quirky aims to make invention accessible by allowing individuals to submit product ideas, which are then vetted and voted on by the community. The platform encourages participation by enabling inventors to influence product development and share in royalties from sales of successful creations. By soliciting ideas through its website and mobile app, Quirky brings innovative consumer products to market on a weekly basis. The company considers various factors, including uniqueness and manufacturing complexity, when deciding which ideas to develop, while remaining committed to pursuing concepts that enhance everyday life. Quirky relaunched its platform in 2016 under new ownership, continuing its mission of democratizing the invention process.
Fab
Series C in 2012
Fab, Inc. is an e-commerce company specializing in the sale of everyday design products. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York, it offers a wide range of products including furniture, kitchen and dining ware, bed and bath items, art, jewelry, and personal accessories. Fab serves customers in the United States, Canada, and Australia. Since 2015, it has operated as a subsidiary of PCH International Ltd.
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