Cofactr specializes in end-to-end supply chain automation for critical industries such as aerospace, defense, medtech, and robotics. Established in New York in 2021, the company helps these sectors optimize procurement and logistics to deliver mission-critical hardware.
Branching Minds
Private Equity Round in 2024
Branching Minds is a cloud-based educational platform that enables schools to identify the root causes of students' learning challenges and tailor supports accordingly. The software gathers data on students’ observable behaviors through a questionnaire process to identify cognitive strengths and issues, and it algorithmically matches those findings with research-backed learning supports. It enables teachers, specialists, and psychologists to track observations, organize records, and generate reports, supporting instruction across response to intervention and multi-tier systems of support. The platform unites learning science and artificial intelligence to help educators and parents quickly understand cognitive and behavioral profiles and implement personalized interventions. Branching Minds was established in 2013 and is based in New York.
Cofactr
Funding Round in 2023
Cofactr specializes in end-to-end supply chain automation for critical industries such as aerospace, defense, medtech, and robotics. Established in New York in 2021, the company helps these sectors optimize procurement and logistics to deliver mission-critical hardware.
Grid.ai, Inc. is a technology company founded in 2019 and based in New York, New York, that specializes in developing a platform for training artificial intelligence models using cloud-based graphics processing units (GPUs) and tensor processing units (TPUs). The platform provides several tools, including Grid Train, which facilitates research iteration and simplifies AI research, as well as Grid View, a web application for monitoring and managing infrastructure. Additionally, it offers Tensorboard for analyzing experiments. The company's solutions are designed to enhance the capabilities of machine learning engineers, data scientists, and AI researchers, allowing them to build advanced AI models and applications with minimal changes to existing code. Grid.ai emerged from the creators of the widely used PyTorch Lightning framework, further solidifying its expertise in high-performance AI research.
Cofactr
Seed Round in 2022
Cofactr specializes in end-to-end supply chain automation for critical industries such as aerospace, defense, medtech, and robotics. Established in New York in 2021, the company helps these sectors optimize procurement and logistics to deliver mission-critical hardware.
FreeWill Co. is a New York-based company that develops and operates an online estate planning platform. The service offers users access to legal forms and information, simplifying the process of estate planning and facilitating charitable donations. By providing free and user-friendly tools, FreeWill enables donors and fundraisers to make tax-advantaged gifts more easily, streamlining the process of making bequests and donations. The company's mission centers on addressing estate planning needs while promoting philanthropic efforts, ultimately making it simpler for individuals to contribute to charitable organizations.
Socure develops digital identity verification solutions using artificial intelligence and machine learning. Its platform authenticates identities in real-time from various online/offline sources, automating customer identification program (CIP), know your customer (KYC), and anti-money laundering (AML) compliance initiatives.
Centivo
Venture Round in 2021
Centivo Corporation is a health insurance provider that specializes in offering innovative health plans for self-funded employers, employees, and clinicians. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, with additional offices in New York and Buffalo, Centivo serves as an alternative to traditional insurance carriers and third-party administrators. The company integrates technology, network management, claims processing, and customer support to effectively administer health benefits. Centivo emphasizes collaboration between employees and their primary care teams to coordinate healthcare needs, encouraging members to engage in high-value care through personalized matching tools and a user-friendly app. By focusing on controlling costs and improving navigation through the healthcare system, Centivo positions itself as a dedicated partner to employers, ensuring accountability and minimizing waste in healthcare spending.
Orum is a financial technology company that provides a platform designed to facilitate real-time money movement and instant payment solutions. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in New York, Orum leverages machine learning and proprietary data science to enhance financial transactions. Its flagship product, Foresight, is an automated programming interface that predicts fund availability and assesses transaction risks, allowing banks and financial institutions to move money instantaneously. By offering a single API integration, Orum enables businesses across various industries to embed its infrastructure, optimizing payment processes for speed, cost, and risk management. The company's innovative approach supports the development of new financial products while ensuring seamless transaction experiences.
Orum is a financial technology company that provides a platform designed to facilitate real-time money movement and instant payment solutions. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in New York, Orum leverages machine learning and proprietary data science to enhance financial transactions. Its flagship product, Foresight, is an automated programming interface that predicts fund availability and assesses transaction risks, allowing banks and financial institutions to move money instantaneously. By offering a single API integration, Orum enables businesses across various industries to embed its infrastructure, optimizing payment processes for speed, cost, and risk management. The company's innovative approach supports the development of new financial products while ensuring seamless transaction experiences.
Founded in 2012, Harry's is a New York-based company that manufactures and sells high-quality shaving products. Its product range includes razors, shaving creams, grooming kits, and face care products, available both individually and through a subscription service.
River 3 Renal
Series A in 2021
River 3 Renal is a developer of novel therapies designed to target orphan diseases in the renal space.
The company's technology has the potential to address the unmet need in several kidney diseases, by further improving the standard of care, enabling medical practitioners to treat patients in a better way.
River 3 Renal was established in 2020 in New York, USA.
Centivo Corporation is a health insurance provider that specializes in offering innovative health plans for self-funded employers, employees, and clinicians. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, with additional offices in New York and Buffalo, Centivo serves as an alternative to traditional insurance carriers and third-party administrators. The company integrates technology, network management, claims processing, and customer support to effectively administer health benefits. Centivo emphasizes collaboration between employees and their primary care teams to coordinate healthcare needs, encouraging members to engage in high-value care through personalized matching tools and a user-friendly app. By focusing on controlling costs and improving navigation through the healthcare system, Centivo positions itself as a dedicated partner to employers, ensuring accountability and minimizing waste in healthcare spending.
Grid.ai, Inc. is a technology company founded in 2019 and based in New York, New York, that specializes in developing a platform for training artificial intelligence models using cloud-based graphics processing units (GPUs) and tensor processing units (TPUs). The platform provides several tools, including Grid Train, which facilitates research iteration and simplifies AI research, as well as Grid View, a web application for monitoring and managing infrastructure. Additionally, it offers Tensorboard for analyzing experiments. The company's solutions are designed to enhance the capabilities of machine learning engineers, data scientists, and AI researchers, allowing them to build advanced AI models and applications with minimal changes to existing code. Grid.ai emerged from the creators of the widely used PyTorch Lightning framework, further solidifying its expertise in high-performance AI research.
Orum.io
Seed Round in 2020
Orum is a financial technology company that provides a platform designed to facilitate real-time money movement and instant payment solutions. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in New York, Orum leverages machine learning and proprietary data science to enhance financial transactions. Its flagship product, Foresight, is an automated programming interface that predicts fund availability and assesses transaction risks, allowing banks and financial institutions to move money instantaneously. By offering a single API integration, Orum enables businesses across various industries to embed its infrastructure, optimizing payment processes for speed, cost, and risk management. The company's innovative approach supports the development of new financial products while ensuring seamless transaction experiences.
BetterCloud
Series F in 2020
BetterCloud specializes in cloud office solutions, serving businesses worldwide. It offers a centralized platform, BetterCloud Discover, providing insights into employee SaaS adoption and streamlining license management across various applications. The company also delivers user lifecycle management, data discovery, security automation, IT automation, and content scanning services for Google Drive, Microsoft SharePoint and OneDrive, Box, Dropbox, and Slack. Its strategic partnership with Dropbox enhances its service offerings.
Justworks
Series E in 2020
Justworks, Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2012 that offers a comprehensive software platform designed to simplify payroll, benefits, human resources, and compliance for small and medium-sized businesses. By serving as a professional employer organization, Justworks enables businesses to bundle essential employment-related functions, allowing them to efficiently manage payroll, employee information, and compliance requirements. The platform also provides access to affordable health insurance and benefits, along with self-service capabilities for businesses to navigate workforce management confidently. Justworks enhances operational efficiency and cost savings through its cloud-based solutions, offering 24/7 support and expertise tailored for modern business needs.
Grid.ai
Seed Round in 2019
Grid.ai, Inc. is a technology company founded in 2019 and based in New York, New York, that specializes in developing a platform for training artificial intelligence models using cloud-based graphics processing units (GPUs) and tensor processing units (TPUs). The platform provides several tools, including Grid Train, which facilitates research iteration and simplifies AI research, as well as Grid View, a web application for monitoring and managing infrastructure. Additionally, it offers Tensorboard for analyzing experiments. The company's solutions are designed to enhance the capabilities of machine learning engineers, data scientists, and AI researchers, allowing them to build advanced AI models and applications with minimal changes to existing code. Grid.ai emerged from the creators of the widely used PyTorch Lightning framework, further solidifying its expertise in high-performance AI research.
ACV Auctions, Inc. is a wholesale automotive auction company headquartered in Buffalo, New York, founded in 2014. It operates a mobile platform that facilitates online auctions for used-car dealers, allowing them to view, bid on, and purchase car inventory directly from other dealers. The platform provides a digital marketplace that streamlines the buying and selling process, offering real-time alerts for available vehicles and enabling live auction participation. Additionally, ACV Auctions offers a pricing application tailored for franchise dealers, enhancing the auction experience and providing transparent and accurate vehicle information to users.
Ribbon Home
Series B in 2019
Ribbon Home, Inc. is an online real estate platform established in 2017 and headquartered in New York, New York. The company aims to facilitate home ownership by enabling homeowners to purchase new properties before selling their existing ones. By collaborating with local Realtors, Ribbon Home provides clients with the flexibility and time needed to secure the best possible sale price for their current homes. In addition to its real estate services, the company offers financing and leasing options to assist buyers in acquiring properties. Ribbon Home strives to simplify and streamline the home buying process, making it more accessible and less stressful for families looking to transition to new homes.
The Yes is an artificial intelligence-based shopping platform founded in 2018 and headquartered in Burlingame, California, with additional operations in New York City. The company aims to transform the e-commerce landscape by leveraging AI technology to enhance the online shopping experience. By focusing on innovative solutions, The Yes seeks to attract critical thinkers who can contribute to reimagining the rules of online retail. The platform is dedicated to creating a dynamic and engaging shopping environment for users.
Robot Ventures
Seed Round in 2019
Robot Ventures is a New York-based venture capital firm that backs early-stage fintech and blockchain companies, including those in cryptocurrency. It supports founders with ambitious visions and contrarian perspectives, seeking teams that challenge conventional thinking. Founded in 2019, the firm focuses on pre-seed and seed-stage investments, providing capital and guidance to navigate rapidly evolving financial technologies. Robot Ventures targets ventures at the intersection of finance and digital assets with the potential to transform payment systems, capital markets, and related services.
Rent the Runway
Series F in 2019
Rent the Runway is a fashion platform that rents designer dresses, clothing, and accessories for women through its online store and physical locations. Its catalog covers party dresses, gowns, jumpsuits, rompers, outerwear, tops and bottoms, jackets, coats, jewelry, handbags, scarves, hats, and sunglasses. The company operates stores in New York, San Francisco, Santa Monica, and Washington, D.C., and serves customers nationwide online. It supports rental, subscription, and resale options, enabling customers to access a vast closet without ownership. The business emphasizes a cloud-based closet concept and a distinctive reverse logistics network to manage inventory across channels. With partnerships with hundreds of designer brands, Rent the Runway provides hundreds of thousands of pieces for work, weekends, and special occasions. Founded in 2009, the platform aims to disrupt traditional fashion consumption by offering flexible, on-demand access to apparel and accessories.
Perksy, Inc. is a consumer research platform based in New York, founded in 2015. The company provides a mobile application that allows users to design custom research questions and collect feedback from respondents. By rewarding users with points for their opinions, Perksy incentivizes consumer participation, thereby enhancing engagement between brands and their target audiences. The platform also offers Perksy Alpha, an enterprise-grade solution designed to deliver detailed analysis and insights. This enables brands to implement marketing campaigns based on hyper-targeted, behavioral, and social insights, ultimately fostering brand growth and improving customer satisfaction. Perksy's approach bridges the gap between companies and consumers, facilitating innovative marketing solutions that drive market reach and enhance customer interaction.
ACV Auctions, Inc. is a wholesale automotive auction company headquartered in Buffalo, New York, founded in 2014. It operates a mobile platform that facilitates online auctions for used-car dealers, allowing them to view, bid on, and purchase car inventory directly from other dealers. The platform provides a digital marketplace that streamlines the buying and selling process, offering real-time alerts for available vehicles and enabling live auction participation. Additionally, ACV Auctions offers a pricing application tailored for franchise dealers, enhancing the auction experience and providing transparent and accurate vehicle information to users.
Ribbon Home
Series A in 2018
Ribbon Home, Inc. is an online real estate platform established in 2017 and headquartered in New York, New York. The company aims to facilitate home ownership by enabling homeowners to purchase new properties before selling their existing ones. By collaborating with local Realtors, Ribbon Home provides clients with the flexibility and time needed to secure the best possible sale price for their current homes. In addition to its real estate services, the company offers financing and leasing options to assist buyers in acquiring properties. Ribbon Home strives to simplify and streamline the home buying process, making it more accessible and less stressful for families looking to transition to new homes.
Centivo Corporation is a health insurance provider that specializes in offering innovative health plans for self-funded employers, employees, and clinicians. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, with additional offices in New York and Buffalo, Centivo serves as an alternative to traditional insurance carriers and third-party administrators. The company integrates technology, network management, claims processing, and customer support to effectively administer health benefits. Centivo emphasizes collaboration between employees and their primary care teams to coordinate healthcare needs, encouraging members to engage in high-value care through personalized matching tools and a user-friendly app. By focusing on controlling costs and improving navigation through the healthcare system, Centivo positions itself as a dedicated partner to employers, ensuring accountability and minimizing waste in healthcare spending.
Founded in 2015, Alice specializes in AI-driven payroll management software that automates pre-tax spending. It synchronizes with company payroll systems to identify eligible expenses like commuting costs and healthcare, confirming transactions with employees and updating payroll accordingly. The platform also assists HR professionals during employee onboarding.
BetterCloud
Series E in 2018
BetterCloud specializes in cloud office solutions, serving businesses worldwide. It offers a centralized platform, BetterCloud Discover, providing insights into employee SaaS adoption and streamlining license management across various applications. The company also delivers user lifecycle management, data discovery, security automation, IT automation, and content scanning services for Google Drive, Microsoft SharePoint and OneDrive, Box, Dropbox, and Slack. Its strategic partnership with Dropbox enhances its service offerings.
Red Balloon Security
Series A in 2018
Red Balloon Security is a cybersecurity company that designs and develops security solutions for embedded device systems. Its software provides intrusion defense and situational awareness to defend against advanced zero-day exploitation of embedded devices and to enable deep host-based protection across devices, including consumer electronics, automobiles, manufacturing, building controllers, and critical infrastructure used by homeland security and military sectors. The company has a core capability to unpack, modify, and repack firmware to install Symbiote defenses through its FRAK system, enabling defense-in-depth for embedded platforms. It serves industries spanning consumer electronics, automotive, manufacturing, building automation, and national security. Founded in 2011 and based in New York City, Red Balloon Security has strategic partnership with In-Q-Tel to support security for essential infrastructure.
Justworks
Series D in 2018
Justworks, Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2012 that offers a comprehensive software platform designed to simplify payroll, benefits, human resources, and compliance for small and medium-sized businesses. By serving as a professional employer organization, Justworks enables businesses to bundle essential employment-related functions, allowing them to efficiently manage payroll, employee information, and compliance requirements. The platform also provides access to affordable health insurance and benefits, along with self-service capabilities for businesses to navigate workforce management confidently. Justworks enhances operational efficiency and cost savings through its cloud-based solutions, offering 24/7 support and expertise tailored for modern business needs.
mParticle
Series C in 2017
mParticle is a customer data platform provider that helps multi-channel consumer brands collect, unify, and activate data across web, mobile apps, and other touchpoints. The platform enables marketers, developers, product managers, and data scientists to integrate and orchestrate an organization's marketing stack, delivering a single, real-time view of customer data. It collects e-commerce transactions and various API events, supports data across devices and channels, and facilitates audience segmentation and analytics to improve personalization, engagement, and operational efficiency. The company targets industries including retail, financial services, media, travel, gaming, and dining, and supports GDPR compliance. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York City, it maintains additional offices in San Francisco, Bellevue, London, and Delray Beach to serve a global client base.
GraniteShares
Seed Round in 2017
GraniteShares is an independent ETF company based in New York City. It aims to launch innovative exchange-traded funds, focusing on products that offer new ideas, innovative structures, and low costs.
Rent the Runway
Series E in 2016
Rent the Runway is a fashion platform that rents designer dresses, clothing, and accessories for women through its online store and physical locations. Its catalog covers party dresses, gowns, jumpsuits, rompers, outerwear, tops and bottoms, jackets, coats, jewelry, handbags, scarves, hats, and sunglasses. The company operates stores in New York, San Francisco, Santa Monica, and Washington, D.C., and serves customers nationwide online. It supports rental, subscription, and resale options, enabling customers to access a vast closet without ownership. The business emphasizes a cloud-based closet concept and a distinctive reverse logistics network to manage inventory across channels. With partnerships with hundreds of designer brands, Rent the Runway provides hundreds of thousands of pieces for work, weekends, and special occasions. Founded in 2009, the platform aims to disrupt traditional fashion consumption by offering flexible, on-demand access to apparel and accessories.
mParticle
Series B in 2016
mParticle is a customer data platform provider that helps multi-channel consumer brands collect, unify, and activate data across web, mobile apps, and other touchpoints. The platform enables marketers, developers, product managers, and data scientists to integrate and orchestrate an organization's marketing stack, delivering a single, real-time view of customer data. It collects e-commerce transactions and various API events, supports data across devices and channels, and facilitates audience segmentation and analytics to improve personalization, engagement, and operational efficiency. The company targets industries including retail, financial services, media, travel, gaming, and dining, and supports GDPR compliance. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York City, it maintains additional offices in San Francisco, Bellevue, London, and Delray Beach to serve a global client base.
Persado Inc., established in 2011, specializes in AI-generated marketing language solutions. Headquartered in New York, with offices in San Francisco, Chicago, Europe, and the UK, Persado serves major brands across retail, finance, travel, telecom, and healthcare. Its AI platforms, including Pro Email, Pro Social, and Persado Enterprise, create emotionally resonant language for emails, social ads, and personalized consumer interactions, driving short-term sales and long-term relationships. Persado's solutions have generated over $1.5 billion in incremental revenue for clients like Ally Bank, JPMorgan Chase, and Verizon, demonstrating an average 41% lift in conversion rates.
Justworks
Series C in 2016
Justworks, Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2012 that offers a comprehensive software platform designed to simplify payroll, benefits, human resources, and compliance for small and medium-sized businesses. By serving as a professional employer organization, Justworks enables businesses to bundle essential employment-related functions, allowing them to efficiently manage payroll, employee information, and compliance requirements. The platform also provides access to affordable health insurance and benefits, along with self-service capabilities for businesses to navigate workforce management confidently. Justworks enhances operational efficiency and cost savings through its cloud-based solutions, offering 24/7 support and expertise tailored for modern business needs.
Remedy Partners
Series B in 2015
Remedy Partners, Inc. is a health technology company that specializes in developing software solutions and services aimed at organizing and financing healthcare delivery around patient episodes of care. The company provides analytics, technology, and provider networks to facilitate bundled payment programs for various stakeholders, including payers, employers, and at-risk healthcare providers. Its offerings include contracting programs for payers, administrative support for bundled payment contracts, and concierge-level services for patients, enhancing their connection with care teams. Remedy Partners serves a diverse clientele, including government agencies, managed care organizations, self-funded employers, healthcare systems, and physician groups. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Darien, Connecticut, with additional offices in New York and Shelton, the company delivers its services to healthcare partners nationwide. In 2019, Remedy Partners was acquired by Signify Health, LLC.
Sundial Brands
Venture Round in 2015
Sundial Brands, LLC is a prominent manufacturer of skin care and hair care products, headquartered in Amityville, New York. Founded in 1992, the company specializes in a wide range of personal care items, including soaps, deodorants, body washes, lotions, hair colors, and a variety of treatments for both adults and children. Sundial Brands is dedicated to utilizing high-quality, natural, certified organic, and ethically sourced ingredients in its formulations. The company's product offerings are available through various retailers across the United States. Sundial Brands operates as a subsidiary of Unilever United States, Inc.
Justworks
Series B in 2015
Justworks, Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2012 that offers a comprehensive software platform designed to simplify payroll, benefits, human resources, and compliance for small and medium-sized businesses. By serving as a professional employer organization, Justworks enables businesses to bundle essential employment-related functions, allowing them to efficiently manage payroll, employee information, and compliance requirements. The platform also provides access to affordable health insurance and benefits, along with self-service capabilities for businesses to navigate workforce management confidently. Justworks enhances operational efficiency and cost savings through its cloud-based solutions, offering 24/7 support and expertise tailored for modern business needs.
Persado Inc., established in 2011, specializes in AI-generated marketing language solutions. Headquartered in New York, with offices in San Francisco, Chicago, Europe, and the UK, Persado serves major brands across retail, finance, travel, telecom, and healthcare. Its AI platforms, including Pro Email, Pro Social, and Persado Enterprise, create emotionally resonant language for emails, social ads, and personalized consumer interactions, driving short-term sales and long-term relationships. Persado's solutions have generated over $1.5 billion in incremental revenue for clients like Ally Bank, JPMorgan Chase, and Verizon, demonstrating an average 41% lift in conversion rates.
Rent the Runway
Series D in 2014
Rent the Runway is a fashion platform that rents designer dresses, clothing, and accessories for women through its online store and physical locations. Its catalog covers party dresses, gowns, jumpsuits, rompers, outerwear, tops and bottoms, jackets, coats, jewelry, handbags, scarves, hats, and sunglasses. The company operates stores in New York, San Francisco, Santa Monica, and Washington, D.C., and serves customers nationwide online. It supports rental, subscription, and resale options, enabling customers to access a vast closet without ownership. The business emphasizes a cloud-based closet concept and a distinctive reverse logistics network to manage inventory across channels. With partnerships with hundreds of designer brands, Rent the Runway provides hundreds of thousands of pieces for work, weekends, and special occasions. Founded in 2009, the platform aims to disrupt traditional fashion consumption by offering flexible, on-demand access to apparel and accessories.
Media Radar
Venture Round in 2014
MediaRadar, Inc. specializes in sales and marketing intelligence solutions tailored for the media industry. Founded in 2006 and based in New York, the company provides detailed advertising analysis and insights from various platforms, including magazines, websites, newspapers, and social media. Its services are designed to enhance advertisement sales and client management for both online and print media companies. MediaRadar serves over 1,200 publishers by delivering relevant information and analysis directly to sales teams, facilitating informed decision-making in real-time. The company's offerings enable clients to identify new advertising opportunities, monitor competitors, and ultimately increase their revenues across multiple media channels.
Manicube is a service-oriented company that aims to enhance the lives of working women by transforming personal care services. It specializes in providing quick and affordable manicure services directly at the workplace, catering to busy professionals. By partnering with corporate HR departments, Manicube facilitates licensed nail technicians to deliver 15-minute manicures in convenient locations such as conference rooms or employee service areas. The company's offerings extend beyond manicures to include male grooming services, thus addressing a wider audience within the corporate environment. Customers can easily manage their appointments through the company's website, allowing them to book, modify, and pay for services seamlessly. Operating in key markets including New York City, Chicago, San Francisco, and Boston, Manicube is dedicated to making personal care accessible to professionals during their workday.
Receivables Exchange
Private Equity Round in 2013
The Receivables Exchange operates as an auction-based marketplace that links large sellers of trade receivables with a diverse group of institutional buyers. Established in 2007 and based in New York, the platform facilitates standardized transactions that ensure a "true sale" of receivables, providing sellers with balance sheet advantages while offering buyers attractive risk-adjusted returns. This auction model creates a transparent avenue for corporations to monetize their receivables, granting investors access to the accounts receivable market alongside liquidity, balance sheet improvement, and risk management services.
Booker Software, Inc. provides a cloud-based local service commerce platform designed to streamline the management of service businesses, primarily targeting the spa and medical center sectors. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York City, Booker enables businesses to book appointments, process payments, manage employees, and enhance client relationships through a unified web-based interface accessible from any device. The platform allows service providers to sell their offerings online, facilitating a seamless booking experience for customers via their websites and partner networks. Processing over one million appointments monthly across 70 countries, Booker caters to a diverse clientele that includes both Fortune 500 companies and numerous local service businesses. Initially launched as SpaBooker, the company has evolved to encompass a broader scope, reflecting its commitment to transforming the way local services are managed and discovered. Booker operates as a subsidiary of MINDBODY, Inc.
Rent the Runway
Series C in 2013
Rent the Runway is a fashion platform that rents designer dresses, clothing, and accessories for women through its online store and physical locations. Its catalog covers party dresses, gowns, jumpsuits, rompers, outerwear, tops and bottoms, jackets, coats, jewelry, handbags, scarves, hats, and sunglasses. The company operates stores in New York, San Francisco, Santa Monica, and Washington, D.C., and serves customers nationwide online. It supports rental, subscription, and resale options, enabling customers to access a vast closet without ownership. The business emphasizes a cloud-based closet concept and a distinctive reverse logistics network to manage inventory across channels. With partnerships with hundreds of designer brands, Rent the Runway provides hundreds of thousands of pieces for work, weekends, and special occasions. Founded in 2009, the platform aims to disrupt traditional fashion consumption by offering flexible, on-demand access to apparel and accessories.
Persado Inc., established in 2011, specializes in AI-generated marketing language solutions. Headquartered in New York, with offices in San Francisco, Chicago, Europe, and the UK, Persado serves major brands across retail, finance, travel, telecom, and healthcare. Its AI platforms, including Pro Email, Pro Social, and Persado Enterprise, create emotionally resonant language for emails, social ads, and personalized consumer interactions, driving short-term sales and long-term relationships. Persado's solutions have generated over $1.5 billion in incremental revenue for clients like Ally Bank, JPMorgan Chase, and Verizon, demonstrating an average 41% lift in conversion rates.
Liazon is an online benefits marketplace that operates a private benefits exchange designed for both large and small businesses. Established in 2007 and based in Buffalo, New York, the company offers its flagship product, the Bright Choices Exchange, which enables employers to control healthcare costs through a defined contribution funding strategy. This platform assists employers in managing their benefits while providing employees with a diverse selection of health, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage options. Additionally, Liazon manages benefits administration services, including eligibility, enrollment, and carrier connectivity, ensuring that employees can choose the benefits that best meet their needs and protect them against financial risks.
Blip
Debt Financing in 2012
Blip is an online media platform that offers users access to a variety of video clips and programs focused on media and entertainment. The platform features content across multiple categories, including general entertainment, comedy, music, drama, television, food, and video games. It organizes its offerings into segments such as editors' picks, current trends, and new episodes. Additionally, Blip provides producers with tools to host, distribute, and monetize their web series. Founded in 2005 by Charles Hope and Jared Klett, Blip is headquartered in New York City.
Blip is an online media platform that offers users access to a variety of video clips and programs focused on media and entertainment. The platform features content across multiple categories, including general entertainment, comedy, music, drama, television, food, and video games. It organizes its offerings into segments such as editors' picks, current trends, and new episodes. Additionally, Blip provides producers with tools to host, distribute, and monetize their web series. Founded in 2005 by Charles Hope and Jared Klett, Blip is headquartered in New York City.
BuyWithMe
Series C in 2011
BuyWithMe is a group-buying app that connects local merchants with consumers through exclusive, limited-time offers. It serves as a digital platform where users can discover deals on a wide range of services, including restaurants, spas, and entertainment. The app allows easy payment processing via QR codes and supports various cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum. Users can manage their transactions through a digital wallet, which facilitates direct fund transfers between customers without the need for traditional point-of-sale systems. Founded in New York City and with a presence in Austin, BuyWithMe was initially established by entrepreneur Andrew Moss and later revitalized by Zsolt Sasdi. The company's mission focuses on innovating the future of payment and commerce, making it easier for consumers to save money while enjoying local experiences.
Liazon is an online benefits marketplace that operates a private benefits exchange designed for both large and small businesses. Established in 2007 and based in Buffalo, New York, the company offers its flagship product, the Bright Choices Exchange, which enables employers to control healthcare costs through a defined contribution funding strategy. This platform assists employers in managing their benefits while providing employees with a diverse selection of health, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage options. Additionally, Liazon manages benefits administration services, including eligibility, enrollment, and carrier connectivity, ensuring that employees can choose the benefits that best meet their needs and protect them against financial risks.
TargetSpot
Series C in 2011
TargetSpot is the largest internet radio advertising network in the United States, facilitating connections between brands and local businesses to online listeners through various advertising solutions. The company offers a software-as-a-service platform and a full-service account management team, allowing advertisers to design targeted campaigns based on geography, listening preferences, and demographics. This enables the delivery of impactful audio, display, and pre-roll video advertisements across a wide range of online audio properties. With over 85 distribution partners, including major entities like CBS RADIO and Entercom, TargetSpot has established a significant presence in the digital audio landscape. Based in New York City, the company is focused on optimizing the monetization of existing and emerging digital audio assets, including music, radio, podcasts, and opportunities within smart speakers.
Memento
Debt Financing in 2010
Memento is a provider of enterprise fraud and compliance solutions, catering primarily to credit unions and community banks in North America and Europe. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Concord, Massachusetts, with additional offices in major cities including New York, Los Angeles, Milan, London, and Washington, D.C., Memento designs its offerings to enhance proactive monitoring, detection, and investigation of fraudulent activities. The company’s flagship platform, Security 4.0, integrates data management, fraud analytics, and case management functionalities to address various technological challenges and combat fraud and compliance issues. Memento's solutions encompass monitoring for new account fraud across multiple channels, insider threats through transaction data analysis, and protecting deposit accounts from fraud. Additionally, it provides tailored fraud prevention solutions for smaller financial institutions and tools that help organizations meet regulatory requirements while safeguarding customers against identity theft.
BuyWithMe
Series B in 2010
BuyWithMe is a group-buying app that connects local merchants with consumers through exclusive, limited-time offers. It serves as a digital platform where users can discover deals on a wide range of services, including restaurants, spas, and entertainment. The app allows easy payment processing via QR codes and supports various cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum. Users can manage their transactions through a digital wallet, which facilitates direct fund transfers between customers without the need for traditional point-of-sale systems. Founded in New York City and with a presence in Austin, BuyWithMe was initially established by entrepreneur Andrew Moss and later revitalized by Zsolt Sasdi. The company's mission focuses on innovating the future of payment and commerce, making it easier for consumers to save money while enjoying local experiences.
Blip is an online media platform that offers users access to a variety of video clips and programs focused on media and entertainment. The platform features content across multiple categories, including general entertainment, comedy, music, drama, television, food, and video games. It organizes its offerings into segments such as editors' picks, current trends, and new episodes. Additionally, Blip provides producers with tools to host, distribute, and monetize their web series. Founded in 2005 by Charles Hope and Jared Klett, Blip is headquartered in New York City.
Rent the Runway
Series A in 2010
Rent the Runway is a fashion platform that rents designer dresses, clothing, and accessories for women through its online store and physical locations. Its catalog covers party dresses, gowns, jumpsuits, rompers, outerwear, tops and bottoms, jackets, coats, jewelry, handbags, scarves, hats, and sunglasses. The company operates stores in New York, San Francisco, Santa Monica, and Washington, D.C., and serves customers nationwide online. It supports rental, subscription, and resale options, enabling customers to access a vast closet without ownership. The business emphasizes a cloud-based closet concept and a distinctive reverse logistics network to manage inventory across channels. With partnerships with hundreds of designer brands, Rent the Runway provides hundreds of thousands of pieces for work, weekends, and special occasions. Founded in 2009, the platform aims to disrupt traditional fashion consumption by offering flexible, on-demand access to apparel and accessories.
Receivables Exchange
Series C in 2010
The Receivables Exchange operates as an auction-based marketplace that links large sellers of trade receivables with a diverse group of institutional buyers. Established in 2007 and based in New York, the platform facilitates standardized transactions that ensure a "true sale" of receivables, providing sellers with balance sheet advantages while offering buyers attractive risk-adjusted returns. This auction model creates a transparent avenue for corporations to monetize their receivables, granting investors access to the accounts receivable market alongside liquidity, balance sheet improvement, and risk management services.
Rent the Runway
Seed Round in 2009
Rent the Runway is a fashion platform that rents designer dresses, clothing, and accessories for women through its online store and physical locations. Its catalog covers party dresses, gowns, jumpsuits, rompers, outerwear, tops and bottoms, jackets, coats, jewelry, handbags, scarves, hats, and sunglasses. The company operates stores in New York, San Francisco, Santa Monica, and Washington, D.C., and serves customers nationwide online. It supports rental, subscription, and resale options, enabling customers to access a vast closet without ownership. The business emphasizes a cloud-based closet concept and a distinctive reverse logistics network to manage inventory across channels. With partnerships with hundreds of designer brands, Rent the Runway provides hundreds of thousands of pieces for work, weekends, and special occasions. Founded in 2009, the platform aims to disrupt traditional fashion consumption by offering flexible, on-demand access to apparel and accessories.
Blip is an online media platform that offers users access to a variety of video clips and programs focused on media and entertainment. The platform features content across multiple categories, including general entertainment, comedy, music, drama, television, food, and video games. It organizes its offerings into segments such as editors' picks, current trends, and new episodes. Additionally, Blip provides producers with tools to host, distribute, and monetize their web series. Founded in 2005 by Charles Hope and Jared Klett, Blip is headquartered in New York City.
Memento is a provider of enterprise fraud and compliance solutions, catering primarily to credit unions and community banks in North America and Europe. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Concord, Massachusetts, with additional offices in major cities including New York, Los Angeles, Milan, London, and Washington, D.C., Memento designs its offerings to enhance proactive monitoring, detection, and investigation of fraudulent activities. The company’s flagship platform, Security 4.0, integrates data management, fraud analytics, and case management functionalities to address various technological challenges and combat fraud and compliance issues. Memento's solutions encompass monitoring for new account fraud across multiple channels, insider threats through transaction data analysis, and protecting deposit accounts from fraud. Additionally, it provides tailored fraud prevention solutions for smaller financial institutions and tools that help organizations meet regulatory requirements while safeguarding customers against identity theft.
TargetSpot
Series B in 2008
TargetSpot is the largest internet radio advertising network in the United States, facilitating connections between brands and local businesses to online listeners through various advertising solutions. The company offers a software-as-a-service platform and a full-service account management team, allowing advertisers to design targeted campaigns based on geography, listening preferences, and demographics. This enables the delivery of impactful audio, display, and pre-roll video advertisements across a wide range of online audio properties. With over 85 distribution partners, including major entities like CBS RADIO and Entercom, TargetSpot has established a significant presence in the digital audio landscape. Based in New York City, the company is focused on optimizing the monetization of existing and emerging digital audio assets, including music, radio, podcasts, and opportunities within smart speakers.
Memento is a provider of enterprise fraud and compliance solutions, catering primarily to credit unions and community banks in North America and Europe. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Concord, Massachusetts, with additional offices in major cities including New York, Los Angeles, Milan, London, and Washington, D.C., Memento designs its offerings to enhance proactive monitoring, detection, and investigation of fraudulent activities. The company’s flagship platform, Security 4.0, integrates data management, fraud analytics, and case management functionalities to address various technological challenges and combat fraud and compliance issues. Memento's solutions encompass monitoring for new account fraud across multiple channels, insider threats through transaction data analysis, and protecting deposit accounts from fraud. Additionally, it provides tailored fraud prevention solutions for smaller financial institutions and tools that help organizations meet regulatory requirements while safeguarding customers against identity theft.
Memento is a provider of enterprise fraud and compliance solutions, catering primarily to credit unions and community banks in North America and Europe. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Concord, Massachusetts, with additional offices in major cities including New York, Los Angeles, Milan, London, and Washington, D.C., Memento designs its offerings to enhance proactive monitoring, detection, and investigation of fraudulent activities. The company’s flagship platform, Security 4.0, integrates data management, fraud analytics, and case management functionalities to address various technological challenges and combat fraud and compliance issues. Memento's solutions encompass monitoring for new account fraud across multiple channels, insider threats through transaction data analysis, and protecting deposit accounts from fraud. Additionally, it provides tailored fraud prevention solutions for smaller financial institutions and tools that help organizations meet regulatory requirements while safeguarding customers against identity theft.
Liberty Dialysis
Seed Round in 2002
Liberty Dialysis, LLC, based in Mercer Island, Washington, develops, owns, and operates dialysis clinics across the United States. Founded in 2002, the company is dedicated to providing quality care for patients with chronic kidney disease through a comprehensive approach that includes outreach programs and home dialysis options. Liberty Dialysis emphasizes patient education, aiming to inform patients, their families, and the community about kidney health. The company operates clinics in multiple states, including Alaska, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. As of 2012, Liberty Dialysis operates as a subsidiary of Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA.
TravelClick
Venture Round in 2001
TravelClick is a provider of cloud-based software solutions designed for hoteliers globally. The company offers a comprehensive suite of reservation solutions, including iHotelier, which encompasses a central reservation system, web and mobile booking engines, and global distribution systems to enhance hotel visibility across various channels. TravelClick also delivers business intelligence tools such as Rate360 for rate comparisons and Demand360 for in-depth market analysis. Additionally, its media solutions focus on driving bookings through travel agent media, display marketing, and pay-per-click advertising. The company supports its clients with web development services, including custom websites, search engine optimization, and customer relationship management tools. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in New York City, TravelClick has expanded its presence with offices in key locations worldwide, including Barcelona, Dubai, and Tokyo, serving both independent and chain hotels.
TravelClick
Private Equity Round in 1999
TravelClick is a provider of cloud-based software solutions designed for hoteliers globally. The company offers a comprehensive suite of reservation solutions, including iHotelier, which encompasses a central reservation system, web and mobile booking engines, and global distribution systems to enhance hotel visibility across various channels. TravelClick also delivers business intelligence tools such as Rate360 for rate comparisons and Demand360 for in-depth market analysis. Additionally, its media solutions focus on driving bookings through travel agent media, display marketing, and pay-per-click advertising. The company supports its clients with web development services, including custom websites, search engine optimization, and customer relationship management tools. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in New York City, TravelClick has expanded its presence with offices in key locations worldwide, including Barcelona, Dubai, and Tokyo, serving both independent and chain hotels.