Bounce, Inc., doing business as Get Bounce, develops a luggage platform that enables users to store their things securely at local stores and cafes in the city. The company offers daily and hourly storage for people to leave their things when they’re out in the city. It partners with local businesses around the city and stores in a dedicated storage or luggage storage room off limits for the customers. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in New York, New York.
Shapeways, Inc. operates a 3D printing marketplace that allows users to create, buy, and sell custom products across various categories, including art, fashion, home goods, gadgets, games, jewelry, and miniatures. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Eindhoven and Seattle, the company emphasizes on-demand printing, ensuring that each order is personalized and tailored to individual needs. By providing access to advanced 3D printing technology, Shapeways fosters a community where members can share their designs and launch businesses globally. Its platform aims to make product design more accessible and inspiring, effectively democratizing the creation process.
Cider is a direct-to-consumer (DTC) e-commerce platform focusing on overseas markets. Its innovative approach to building community, reducing inventory waste, and shipping anywhere has made it a new favorite for a generation of digitally native consumers. By integrating a pre-order option and educating the customer on the possibility of a zero-inventory future, Cider’s retail model is actively reducing the waste that often accompanies accessible fashion — without having to sacrifice affordability. It was founded in 2020 and is based in Hong Kong.
Cider is a direct-to-consumer (DTC) e-commerce platform focusing on overseas markets. Its innovative approach to building community, reducing inventory waste, and shipping anywhere has made it a new favorite for a generation of digitally native consumers. By integrating a pre-order option and educating the customer on the possibility of a zero-inventory future, Cider’s retail model is actively reducing the waste that often accompanies accessible fashion — without having to sacrifice affordability. It was founded in 2020 and is based in Hong Kong.
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Neighbor Storage, Inc. operates a peer-to-peer self-storage marketplace that connects individuals with unused space in their properties to those seeking affordable storage options. Founded in 2017 and based in American Fork, Utah, the platform allows hosts to rent out areas such as garages, driveways, attics, and backyards, thereby generating additional income. Renters benefit from flexible and convenient storage solutions that are often more accessible and cost-effective than traditional storage facilities. By facilitating this sharing economy, Neighbor promotes economic empowerment while addressing the growing demand for practical storage alternatives.
Neighbor Storage, Inc. operates a peer-to-peer self-storage marketplace that connects individuals with unused space in their properties to those seeking affordable storage options. Founded in 2017 and based in American Fork, Utah, the platform allows hosts to rent out areas such as garages, driveways, attics, and backyards, thereby generating additional income. Renters benefit from flexible and convenient storage solutions that are often more accessible and cost-effective than traditional storage facilities. By facilitating this sharing economy, Neighbor promotes economic empowerment while addressing the growing demand for practical storage alternatives.
Cider is a direct-to-consumer (DTC) e-commerce platform focusing on overseas markets. Its innovative approach to building community, reducing inventory waste, and shipping anywhere has made it a new favorite for a generation of digitally native consumers. By integrating a pre-order option and educating the customer on the possibility of a zero-inventory future, Cider’s retail model is actively reducing the waste that often accompanies accessible fashion — without having to sacrifice affordability. It was founded in 2020 and is based in Hong Kong.
OfferUp provides an online and mobile C2C marketplace app for people to buy and sell electronics, furniture, and cars.
It enables users to post items for sale to friends, followers, people nearby, people of similar interests, moms groups, and craigslist using phones or tablets, browse local items with new postings daily; and message buyers and sellers.
Arean Van Veelen and Nick Huzar founded it in 2011, with its headquarters in Bellevue in Washington.
Neighbor Storage, Inc. operates a peer-to-peer self-storage marketplace that connects individuals with unused space in their properties to those seeking affordable storage options. Founded in 2017 and based in American Fork, Utah, the platform allows hosts to rent out areas such as garages, driveways, attics, and backyards, thereby generating additional income. Renters benefit from flexible and convenient storage solutions that are often more accessible and cost-effective than traditional storage facilities. By facilitating this sharing economy, Neighbor promotes economic empowerment while addressing the growing demand for practical storage alternatives.
Hipcamp Inc. is an online platform that facilitates the discovery and booking of campsites and outdoor accommodations on both private and public land. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, California, Hipcamp connects users with private landowners, including farmers, ranchers, and vintners, allowing them to generate additional revenue while promoting land conservation. The platform enhances the camping experience by enabling users to search for campsites based on location, natural landscape, activities, and amenities, making outdoor adventures more accessible and enjoyable. Through its mission-driven approach, Hipcamp aims to inspire more people to engage with nature and support the preservation of outdoor spaces.
Lime is a company focused on providing sustainable transportation solutions to address the first and last mile mobility challenges in urban areas. It offers an array of smart mobility options, including electric scooters and bikes, designed to be affordable and convenient for users while minimizing their carbon footprint. Lime collaborates with cities to deploy its fleet, which features electric kick-scooters and bikes equipped with GPS and self-activating locks, ensuring reliable access for riders. Through its services, Lime aims to encourage a shift in transportation behavior, promoting a greener future for urban mobility.
Shapeways, Inc. operates a 3D printing marketplace that allows users to create, buy, and sell custom products across various categories, including art, fashion, home goods, gadgets, games, jewelry, and miniatures. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Eindhoven and Seattle, the company emphasizes on-demand printing, ensuring that each order is personalized and tailored to individual needs. By providing access to advanced 3D printing technology, Shapeways fosters a community where members can share their designs and launch businesses globally. Its platform aims to make product design more accessible and inspiring, effectively democratizing the creation process.
Le Tote, Inc. is an online fashion subscription service that specializes in renting apparel and accessories to women in the United States. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, the company offers a diverse range of products, including dresses, tops, skirts, jackets, and various types of jewelry and handbags. Le Tote aims to replicate the offline experience of sharing and swapping clothes by providing a platform that allows customers to borrow fashion items conveniently through an online portal. The company employs a data-driven approach to enhance personalization and improve customer experience, leveraging extensive customer data to tailor its offerings. In August 2020, Le Tote, along with its affiliates, filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.
Lime is a company focused on providing sustainable transportation solutions to address the first and last mile mobility challenges in urban areas. It offers an array of smart mobility options, including electric scooters and bikes, designed to be affordable and convenient for users while minimizing their carbon footprint. Lime collaborates with cities to deploy its fleet, which features electric kick-scooters and bikes equipped with GPS and self-activating locks, ensuring reliable access for riders. Through its services, Lime aims to encourage a shift in transportation behavior, promoting a greener future for urban mobility.
Lime is a company focused on providing sustainable transportation solutions to address the first and last mile mobility challenges in urban areas. It offers an array of smart mobility options, including electric scooters and bikes, designed to be affordable and convenient for users while minimizing their carbon footprint. Lime collaborates with cities to deploy its fleet, which features electric kick-scooters and bikes equipped with GPS and self-activating locks, ensuring reliable access for riders. Through its services, Lime aims to encourage a shift in transportation behavior, promoting a greener future for urban mobility.
Airbnb is a global platform that facilitates the booking of unique accommodations and experiences, connecting hosts with guests through its website and mobile applications. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company allows users to discover a diverse range of listings, including private rooms, luxury villas, and unconventional spaces such as castles and sailboats. With over 8 million active listings in more than 65,000 cities across 191 countries, Airbnb serves a wide array of travelers seeking authentic experiences at various price points. The company's revenue primarily comes from transaction fees associated with online bookings, with a significant portion generated from North America. By streamlining the process of listing and reserving accommodations, Airbnb has established itself as a leading alternative accommodation provider in the travel industry.
Airbnb is a global platform that facilitates the booking of unique accommodations and experiences, connecting hosts with guests through its website and mobile applications. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company allows users to discover a diverse range of listings, including private rooms, luxury villas, and unconventional spaces such as castles and sailboats. With over 8 million active listings in more than 65,000 cities across 191 countries, Airbnb serves a wide array of travelers seeking authentic experiences at various price points. The company's revenue primarily comes from transaction fees associated with online bookings, with a significant portion generated from North America. By streamlining the process of listing and reserving accommodations, Airbnb has established itself as a leading alternative accommodation provider in the travel industry.
OfferUp provides an online and mobile C2C marketplace app for people to buy and sell electronics, furniture, and cars.
It enables users to post items for sale to friends, followers, people nearby, people of similar interests, moms groups, and craigslist using phones or tablets, browse local items with new postings daily; and message buyers and sellers.
Arean Van Veelen and Nick Huzar founded it in 2011, with its headquarters in Bellevue in Washington.
Wholeshare is an online marketplace for sustainable and organic food. Our investors in the food space call us "Whole Foods for the 99%". Only one quarter of the US lives in an area that can support a store like Whole Foods because of the volumes needed to run a natural foods supermarket with 25K products. However, demand for sustainable products is widespread (>$100B/yr) and rapidly growing. Wholeshare enables consumers in every US geography to buy sustainable food at wholesale prices through shopping as a group. Wholeshare members shop for their groceries online and receive products directly from natural food distributors and local food hubs. By tapping into existing wholesale networks, our members are able to save money and get access to foods that they might not have in their communities. Wholeshare's group-based model solves the last mile problems that have plagued food distribution. We recently started offering 25K products nationally through a partnership with UNFI, the largest natural food distributor in the US. Our sales from that offering has been increasing 65% month-over-month since August, and our total sales currently average about $170K per month. We are proud to have been funded by venture investors such as Andreessen Horowitz, SV Angel, 500 Startups, and BoxGroup, as well as several impact investors with deep expertise in the food space.
Wemash connects the world’s most prominent owners of celebrated content (movie studios, news organizations, sports entities, music labels/publishers) with the hottest new creators from every field (video artists, filmmakers, musicians, and more) to re-imagine content beyond its original context. Their platform empowers creators with legal access to building upon beloved IP and enables content owners to see their properties extended and proliferated by the best creative mind all in a way where everyone benefits.
Shapeways, Inc. operates a 3D printing marketplace that allows users to create, buy, and sell custom products across various categories, including art, fashion, home goods, gadgets, games, jewelry, and miniatures. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Eindhoven and Seattle, the company emphasizes on-demand printing, ensuring that each order is personalized and tailored to individual needs. By providing access to advanced 3D printing technology, Shapeways fosters a community where members can share their designs and launch businesses globally. Its platform aims to make product design more accessible and inspiring, effectively democratizing the creation process.
OfferUp provides an online and mobile C2C marketplace app for people to buy and sell electronics, furniture, and cars.
It enables users to post items for sale to friends, followers, people nearby, people of similar interests, moms groups, and craigslist using phones or tablets, browse local items with new postings daily; and message buyers and sellers.
Arean Van Veelen and Nick Huzar founded it in 2011, with its headquarters in Bellevue in Washington.
Silvercar, Inc. is an airport car rental company based in Austin, Texas, established in 2012. It operates a fleet of vehicles available for rental at various airports across the United States, including major cities such as Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, and Miami. Silvercar distinguishes itself by offering premium features such as complimentary WiFi, onboard GPS, and free satellite radio, all at standard rental prices. The company leverages web, wireless, and mobile technologies to enhance the rental experience for connected travelers, aiming to innovate and improve traditional car rental services.
AgLocal wants consumers to understand what they eat, where it comes from and teach consumers how they can support these family farms.
Airbnb is a global platform that facilitates the booking of unique accommodations and experiences, connecting hosts with guests through its website and mobile applications. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company allows users to discover a diverse range of listings, including private rooms, luxury villas, and unconventional spaces such as castles and sailboats. With over 8 million active listings in more than 65,000 cities across 191 countries, Airbnb serves a wide array of travelers seeking authentic experiences at various price points. The company's revenue primarily comes from transaction fees associated with online bookings, with a significant portion generated from North America. By streamlining the process of listing and reserving accommodations, Airbnb has established itself as a leading alternative accommodation provider in the travel industry.
OfferUp provides an online and mobile C2C marketplace app for people to buy and sell electronics, furniture, and cars.
It enables users to post items for sale to friends, followers, people nearby, people of similar interests, moms groups, and craigslist using phones or tablets, browse local items with new postings daily; and message buyers and sellers.
Arean Van Veelen and Nick Huzar founded it in 2011, with its headquarters in Bellevue in Washington.
Twice operates as an online marketplace specializing in secondhand clothing, functioning similarly to a physical resale store. Sellers send their clothing to Twice, which covers shipping costs and provides immediate cash offers for the items. The platform features a curated selection of clothing, with items evaluated and professionally photographed by expert buyers. For consumers, Twice offers significant savings, with prices typically ranging from 70% to 90% off retail. Orders exceeding a specified amount qualify for free shipping, while a modest fee applies to smaller purchases. The company also accommodates flexible returns within a 30-day period, enhancing the shopping experience for buyers.
Quirky is a crowdsourced invention platform that facilitates collaboration in product development, making invention accessible to a wider audience. Founded by Ben Kaufman and headquartered in New York City, Quirky allows community members to submit product ideas, which are then evaluated and voted on by the community. Successful submissions are developed by Quirky's expert design team and brought to market, with inventors and influencers sharing in royalties from product sales. The platform, which relaunched in 2016 under new ownership, emphasizes the belief that ordinary people can generate extraordinary ideas. Quirky welcomes submissions without limits and considers factors such as originality and manufacturing feasibility when selecting ideas for production. By engaging a global community through its website and mobile app, Quirky aims to transform innovative concepts into tangible consumer products.
Pixlee, Inc. is a visual marketing platform that empowers brands to utilize real customer photos and videos for marketing and sales. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company collaborates with over 150 brands, including Kenneth Cole, Levi Strauss, and Sonos, to create authentic marketing experiences that strengthen customer relationships. Pixlee's platform allows users to curate customer-generated content in real-time, manage permission rights, and seamlessly integrate this content into various marketing channels. By optimizing user-generated content performance through advanced display technology and built-in A/B testing, Pixlee enhances the shopping experience across multiple platforms. The effectiveness of this approach is evident, as customers engaging with Pixlee-managed content are twice as likely to make a purchase. Pixlee serves diverse industries, including footwear, apparel, travel, and consumer packaged goods, and has expanded its presence with offices in New York and Toronto.
Founded in San Francisco in 2013, Yard Club is dedicated to building technology to help the men and women who build our world. They produce construction tech platforms that help contractors and equipment rental companies better manage their owned and rented equipment fleets with the goal of maximizing utilization of their capital assets. In 2016, the company processed $120 million in transactions across over 2,500 contractors and rental companies.
Lyft is an on-demand transportation service that connects riders with drivers through a mobile application, allowing users to request rides and make payments seamlessly. Founded in June 2012 in San Francisco, Lyft has become the second-largest ridesharing provider in the U.S. and Canada, serving approximately 95 percent of the U.S. population. The platform offers various ride options, including traditional private rides, shared rides, and luxury vehicles. In addition to standard ride-sharing services, Lyft has expanded into the bike and scooter-sharing market, promoting multimodal transportation solutions. The service is particularly popular among college, university, and corporate communities, and it allows riders to schedule rides up to seven days in advance.
Shapeways, Inc. operates a 3D printing marketplace that allows users to create, buy, and sell custom products across various categories, including art, fashion, home goods, gadgets, games, jewelry, and miniatures. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Eindhoven and Seattle, the company emphasizes on-demand printing, ensuring that each order is personalized and tailored to individual needs. By providing access to advanced 3D printing technology, Shapeways fosters a community where members can share their designs and launch businesses globally. Its platform aims to make product design more accessible and inspiring, effectively democratizing the creation process.
Puddle is a San Francisco-based credit creation application that provides an innovative peer-to-peer lending marketplace. It allows individuals to pool their resources, set interest rates, and borrow funds based on trust rather than traditional credit scores. This platform enables users to access credit on demand, fostering a community-oriented approach to financial lending. By connecting members who are willing to lend and borrow within a trusted network, Puddle creates an accessible and flexible financial solution for those in need of funds.
Getable, Inc. provides an online rental service that enables consumers to search, compare, and rent equipment online. It enables clients to rent product in various categories, such as electronics and appliances, fashion wear, furniture and home goods, party and event supplies, sports and leisure products, storage and space solutions, tools and equipment, vehicles, and trade and conferences equipment. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in San Francisco, California.
Quirky is a crowdsourced invention platform that facilitates collaboration in product development, making invention accessible to a wider audience. Founded by Ben Kaufman and headquartered in New York City, Quirky allows community members to submit product ideas, which are then evaluated and voted on by the community. Successful submissions are developed by Quirky's expert design team and brought to market, with inventors and influencers sharing in royalties from product sales. The platform, which relaunched in 2016 under new ownership, emphasizes the belief that ordinary people can generate extraordinary ideas. Quirky welcomes submissions without limits and considers factors such as originality and manufacturing feasibility when selecting ideas for production. By engaging a global community through its website and mobile app, Quirky aims to transform innovative concepts into tangible consumer products.
AgLocal wants consumers to understand what they eat, where it comes from and teach consumers how they can support these family farms.
Ridecell, Inc. is a provider of fleet automation and management software solutions based in San Francisco, California, with additional offices worldwide. Founded in 2009, the company focuses on enabling mobility operators, including car rental companies, transit agencies, and private fleets, to launch and optimize ridesharing and car-sharing services. Its product offerings include Demand-Response, which automates dispatch, scheduling, and routing, and Fixed Route, allowing users to track buses and shuttles in real-time. The Ridecell platform further enhances operations by managing various aspects of mobility services such as user onboarding, dynamic pricing, and payment processing. With a commitment to innovation, Ridecell has processed over 20 million rides and rentals, serving notable clients like the BMW Group and Volkswagen, as well as various universities and transit agencies. The company employs more than 100 professionals across multiple regions, contributing to the growth and efficiency of new mobility services.
Priceonomics Inc. is a company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2011, that specializes in providing price guides for a wide range of used products. Its services help individuals determine fair prices for buying and selling items, including appliances, electronics, vehicles, and various other categories. By researching past transactions from online platforms, Priceonomics generates price estimates that enable users to make informed decisions and avoid overpaying or selling items for less than their worth. The platform is designed to assist customers in navigating the complexities of the second-hand market, enhancing their confidence in transactions on sites like Craigslist and eBay. With plans to expand its offerings further, Priceonomics aims to cover an even broader array of products, ensuring that users have access to accurate pricing information for anything they wish to buy or sell.
Airbnb is a global platform that facilitates the booking of unique accommodations and experiences, connecting hosts with guests through its website and mobile applications. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company allows users to discover a diverse range of listings, including private rooms, luxury villas, and unconventional spaces such as castles and sailboats. With over 8 million active listings in more than 65,000 cities across 191 countries, Airbnb serves a wide array of travelers seeking authentic experiences at various price points. The company's revenue primarily comes from transaction fees associated with online bookings, with a significant portion generated from North America. By streamlining the process of listing and reserving accommodations, Airbnb has established itself as a leading alternative accommodation provider in the travel industry.
Wikets Inc. is a social commerce startup based in Lexington, Massachusetts, focused on developing applications that enhance the shopping experience through social interactions. Launched in 2008, its flagship product, the Wikets app for iPhone, allows users to browse, shop, and recommend products from their favorite retailers. Users can follow friends' recommendations, create personalized shopping networks, and curate social stores by asking for input from their connections. The app incentivizes engagement by rewarding users with points for recommendations that lead to purchases, which can eventually be redeemed for gift cards. Through these features, Wikets aims to foster a collaborative shopping environment where users can share preferences and receive updates from trusted sources.
Canvas Networks was an online community platform focused on image sharing and remixing. It provided users with a space to share, submit, and edit images using its software application. The platform facilitated collaboration among users, allowing them to create and modify visual content collectively. By fostering an interactive environment, Canvas Networks aimed to enhance the creative process and enable individuals to engage with digital imagery in innovative ways.
CrowdMob is a programatic user acquisition platform for growth hackers on mobile. It aims to help mobile publishers find underpriced inventory and users via RTB.
Canvas Networks was an online community platform focused on image sharing and remixing. It provided users with a space to share, submit, and edit images using its software application. The platform facilitated collaboration among users, allowing them to create and modify visual content collectively. By fostering an interactive environment, Canvas Networks aimed to enhance the creative process and enable individuals to engage with digital imagery in innovative ways.