BAM Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2014 and located in Los Angeles, California. The firm specializes in early-stage and growth capital investments, primarily targeting companies in the enterprise, B2B, energy, healthcare, financial technology, social, stealth, and media sectors. BAM Ventures is particularly focused on investing in consumer-oriented companies within Los Angeles and Southern California, aiming to support innovations that enhance consumer experiences and transform commerce.
VideaHealth, Inc. develops advanced software that utilizes artificial intelligence to automatically detect dental pathologies in imaging. Founded in 2018 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company's flagship solution, VideaDetect, addresses the significant issue of undetected dental diseases, which can affect up to 50% of cases in traditional dental practices. By enhancing disease detection and providing real-time second opinions, VideaHealth enables dentists to improve communication of treatment recommendations to patients, ultimately reducing the risk of health complications and potential revenue loss due to missed diagnoses. The technology also supports dental practices and insurers by streamlining diagnoses, treatment planning, and claims processing through actionable insights and advanced analytics.
Locker Corp.
Seed Round in 2025
Connecting people to their passions by building online marketplaces for niche sports communities.
Trillion Labs
Seed Round in 2024
Trillion Labs operates as an AI company.
Locker Corp.
Seed Round in 2024
Connecting people to their passions by building online marketplaces for niche sports communities.
Sway
Seed Round in 2023
Sway is a company based in San Francisco that specializes in regenerative design solutions aimed at addressing plastic pollution. Co-founded by Julia Marsh, Matt Mayes, and Leland Maschmeyer, Sway focuses on developing bioplastics made from seaweed, which serve as compostable alternatives to single-use plastics, specifically starting with flexible packaging. The company's products are engineered to match the essential performance qualities of conventional plastics while being compatible with existing infrastructure, allowing clients to scale their operations effectively and achieve sustainability goals.
Nectar AI
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Nectar is an AI powered social commerce platform that helps brands scale comms and drive conversions through messaging.
SimpleCar
Seed Round in 2023
SimpleCar offers a month-to-month car subscription service designed as a convenient alternative to traditional vehicle ownership. By providing a fixed monthly fee, the service includes everything necessary for driving, such as insurance, maintenance, and roadside assistance, along with the vehicle itself. This comprehensive approach simplifies the process of obtaining and maintaining a car, allowing customers to meet their transportation needs without the financial burdens of ownership.
Rodeo
Seed Round in 2023
Rodeo creates application software that helps users discover the best moments to connect and strengthen friendships
Dashy Dash
Venture Round in 2023
Dashy Dash helps bars and restaurants manage their businesses with transparent information about products, prices, and suppliers. The platform automatically catches rising prices before they spin out of control, benchmarks supply prices against other prices shared by the community, and helps find alternative suppliers and products available in the area.
Train Fitness
Seed Round in 2023
Train Fitness specializes in a workout tracking platform that utilizes artificial intelligence to automatically detect exercise sets and repetitions during strength training. By analyzing motion data from the Apple Watch, Train provides users with expertise-level insights into their workouts. This technology enables real-time coaching, allowing fitness enthusiasts to identify weaknesses, monitor their progress, and enhance their performance. The company's focus on automatic exercise detection positions it as a valuable resource for individuals looking to improve their fitness regimen.
Bodo
Seed Round in 2022
Bodo is an eCommerce delivery platform designed to enhance the logistics capabilities of online brands. It enables businesses to provide sustainable delivery options, including 30-minute, same-day, and next-day services, directly at their checkout. By utilizing eCommerce store plug-ins, central City Hubs, and integrations with various delivery fleets, Bodo facilitates a direct-to-consumer relationship, allowing merchants to track deliveries and improve customer experience. This approach not only supports faster delivery times but also aims to minimize costs, thus driving customer conversion and increasing purchase frequency for eCommerce brands.
Arro
Seed Round in 2022
Arro they provide their application on iPhone and Android devices, they connect in locations around us.
treet
Venture Round in 2022
Treet operates a peer-to-peer resale marketplace designed to assist apparel brands in adopting circular economy practices and managing their secondhand market. By providing a platform where customers can buy and sell used items directly with one another, Treet creates additional revenue opportunities for brands while enhancing customer loyalty. The company oversees all logistics and support, allowing brands to focus on their core business while benefiting from the resale experience. This approach enables e-commerce brands to promote sustainability and take ownership of their secondhand sales, transforming used products into valuable offerings that feel new to consumers.
Arro
Seed Round in 2022
Arro is a fintech company based in Los Angeles that focuses on democratizing access to credit. It has developed a credit-building platform aimed at individuals with no credit history or those seeking to improve their credit scores. The platform features a credit card and a mobile application that facilitates tracking spending, setting financial goals, and enhancing financial literacy through behavioral science and educational resources. By leveraging these tools, Arro helps users unlock credit limits, reduce interest rates, save money, and effectively budget for their financial future.
Arena Club
Venture Round in 2022
Arena Club operates in the sports collectibles market by offering a digital platform that facilitates the buying, selling, and trading of physical sports cards. The company provides a unique solution that integrates the physical and digital realms, allowing collectors to manage their cards more efficiently. Through advanced technology, including computer vision and machine learning, Arena Club enables users to have their cards graded and authenticated, enhancing the trading experience. This hybrid approach caters to both traditional collectors and a new generation of hobbyists, making it easier for them to invest in and showcase their collections.
Giadzy
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Giadzy, founded by chef Giada De Laurentiis, is an online retailer and media company specializing in Italian cuisine. It offers a curated selection of specialty Italian ingredients sourced from small family purveyors throughout Italy, from the Alps to Sicily. In addition to its marketplace, Giadzy provides premium food and lifestyle content, including recipes, cooking videos, and tips from chefs and locals. The company aims to share the essence of Italian living by promoting authentic tastes and the simplicity of Italian cooking.
PayEngine
Series A in 2022
PayEngine is a payment platform that simplifies the process of building payment solutions for vertical market software vendors. By integrating payments and finance tools, PayEngine enables these companies to maintain greater control over their operations and achieve higher revenue splits. The platform offers features such as rate setting over interchange, margin control, and support for eliminating merchant of record liability and dispute management. It also emphasizes data security and provides customizable APIs, widgets, and user interfaces. Overall, PayEngine aims to reduce complexity for businesses while enhancing the customer experience.
SimpleCar
Convertible Note in 2022
SimpleCar offers a month-to-month car subscription service designed as a convenient alternative to traditional vehicle ownership. By providing a fixed monthly fee, the service includes everything necessary for driving, such as insurance, maintenance, and roadside assistance, along with the vehicle itself. This comprehensive approach simplifies the process of obtaining and maintaining a car, allowing customers to meet their transportation needs without the financial burdens of ownership.
Flyp
Series A in 2022
Flyp is a company focused on addressing landfill waste by utilizing artificial intelligence to resell used goods through a decentralized network of online sellers. By empowering everyday individuals, such as stay-at-home parents and small entrepreneurs, Flyp provides the technology and capital necessary to divert over $200 billion worth of used items from landfills each year. The company's AI-driven platform connects individual consumers and businesses with resellers who sell pre-owned items on various online marketplaces for a commission. Flyp also offers a free automation suite that significantly reduces the time resellers spend on inventory and sales management, allowing them to operate more efficiently. This approach not only facilitates the resale of millions of items, thereby reducing environmental impact, but also creates jobs and generates income for resellers. Additionally, Flyp aims to provide consumers with affordable shopping options while fostering a circular economy that benefits both the environment and the economy.
Sundays for Dogs
Series A in 2022
Sundays for Dogs, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in the manufacture and online retail of dog foods. Founded in 2017 by Tory Waxman and Michael Waxman, the company utilizes a unique air-drying method to produce its products. This technique gently dehydrates the food at low temperatures, ensuring that nutrients and flavors are preserved while effectively eliminating harmful germs. By focusing on high-quality ingredients and innovative production methods, Sundays for Dogs aims to provide pet owners with nutritious and flavorful options for their dogs.
Freightpay
Seed Round in 2022
Freightpay’s mission is to enable the global supply chain to transact more efficiently.
Fyn
Seed Round in 2022
Fyn is a company focused on simplifying the tax management process for cryptocurrency investors worldwide. It has developed a digital asset tax engine that calculates and files crypto taxes, helping users effectively manage their capital gains and losses. The platform consolidates income gains from various exchanges, allowing individuals and accountants to accurately determine tax liabilities in accordance with the regulations of multiple countries, including the USA, Canada, Australia, Japan, and India. Fyn aims to serve not only individual investors but also CPAs and tax agents by providing tools that streamline the reporting of financial details, including FBAR and FATCA compliance.
Factored Quality
Seed Round in 2022
Factored Quality is a quality control platform that focuses on optimizing quality checks for e-commerce and consumer goods brands. The company offers software that automates and centralizes the management of quality control processes. This includes the creation of custom checklists for factory audits and pre-shipment inspections, which allows businesses to effectively manage the global inspection of their products. By specializing in freight service, logistics, and supply chain management, Factored Quality aims to enhance the overall quality assurance practices of its clients.
FourFront
Seed Round in 2022
FourFront is a media startup focused on creating innovative social and cinematic experiences tailored for the entertainment industry. The company develops an entertainment platform that blends real-life actors with artificial intelligence, allowing audiences to interact with virtual characters through various communication channels. By leveraging this technology, FourFront aims to create fictional influencers that seem authentic, providing a unique social and interactive marketing experience. Additionally, the startup is working to popularize a network of individual actors who perform scripted short-form serialized stories designed to resonate with the TikTok audience. This approach seeks to enhance discoverability and engage new viewers through content that aligns with contemporary social media trends.
Thingngo
Seed Round in 2022
Thingngo is an online store that sells children's toys.
Rise
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Rise is an AI-powered job search platform revolutionizing the way job seekers find their next career move. Trusted by over 3 million job seekers, our advanced AI technology curates personalized job recommendations and insights, making your job search efficient and effective.
FourFront
Seed Round in 2021
FourFront is a media startup focused on creating innovative social and cinematic experiences tailored for the entertainment industry. The company develops an entertainment platform that blends real-life actors with artificial intelligence, allowing audiences to interact with virtual characters through various communication channels. By leveraging this technology, FourFront aims to create fictional influencers that seem authentic, providing a unique social and interactive marketing experience. Additionally, the startup is working to popularize a network of individual actors who perform scripted short-form serialized stories designed to resonate with the TikTok audience. This approach seeks to enhance discoverability and engage new viewers through content that aligns with contemporary social media trends.
The Bird & Be
Seed Round in 2021
The Bird & Be Co. is a fertility care company that provides a branded marketplace focused on optimizing fertility and facilitating conception. The company offers personalized fertility kits, which include accessible and innovative rapid at-home fertility tests, as well as prescription medications and nutraceuticals. These products are delivered directly to customers' doors, allowing them to conveniently monitor and enhance their fertility health. In addition to testing and supplements, The Bird & Be Co. provides valuable information and resources for various stages of pregnancy, aiming to improve pregnancy outcomes for its customers.
PayEngine
Seed Round in 2021
PayEngine is a payment platform that simplifies the process of building payment solutions for vertical market software vendors. By integrating payments and finance tools, PayEngine enables these companies to maintain greater control over their operations and achieve higher revenue splits. The platform offers features such as rate setting over interchange, margin control, and support for eliminating merchant of record liability and dispute management. It also emphasizes data security and provides customizable APIs, widgets, and user interfaces. Overall, PayEngine aims to reduce complexity for businesses while enhancing the customer experience.
Wildfire Systems
Series A in 2021
Wildfire Systems offers a white-label platform that enables businesses to implement shopping rewards and cashback programs. The platform features customizable tools for integrating rewards into customer journeys, enhancing loyalty and revenue. It ensures compliance with security standards while providing access to a vast network of merchants for cashback and coupon offers.
Candidate
Seed Round in 2021
Candidate, Inc. is an online staffing and recruiting company that operates a marketplace designed to encourage individuals to act as recruiters within their own networks. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the company aims to leverage personal connections to enhance the recruiting process, making it accessible and beneficial for a broader audience.
Flyp
Seed Round in 2021
Flyp is a company focused on addressing landfill waste by utilizing artificial intelligence to resell used goods through a decentralized network of online sellers. By empowering everyday individuals, such as stay-at-home parents and small entrepreneurs, Flyp provides the technology and capital necessary to divert over $200 billion worth of used items from landfills each year. The company's AI-driven platform connects individual consumers and businesses with resellers who sell pre-owned items on various online marketplaces for a commission. Flyp also offers a free automation suite that significantly reduces the time resellers spend on inventory and sales management, allowing them to operate more efficiently. This approach not only facilitates the resale of millions of items, thereby reducing environmental impact, but also creates jobs and generates income for resellers. Additionally, Flyp aims to provide consumers with affordable shopping options while fostering a circular economy that benefits both the environment and the economy.
treet
Seed Round in 2021
Treet operates a peer-to-peer resale marketplace designed to assist apparel brands in adopting circular economy practices and managing their secondhand market. By providing a platform where customers can buy and sell used items directly with one another, Treet creates additional revenue opportunities for brands while enhancing customer loyalty. The company oversees all logistics and support, allowing brands to focus on their core business while benefiting from the resale experience. This approach enables e-commerce brands to promote sustainability and take ownership of their secondhand sales, transforming used products into valuable offerings that feel new to consumers.
Breathwrk
Seed Round in 2021
Breathwrk, Inc. is a company that develops a mobile application focused on guided breathing exercises aimed at enhancing mental and physical wellness. Founded in 2019 and based in Venice, California, the Breathwrk app provides users with science-backed techniques designed to alleviate anxiety, improve sleep quality, increase energy levels, and enhance athletic performance. The application offers easy-to-follow breathing exercises that help manage stress, reduce blood pressure, and improve overall mood and focus. By promoting breath work, Breathwrk seeks to address a variety of issues, including sleep disorders, low energy, and racing thoughts, making it a valuable resource for users looking to improve their well-being.
TomoCredit
Seed Round in 2021
TomoCredit LLC is a financial technology company based in San Francisco, California, that focuses on providing credit solutions for individuals with no credit history or score, particularly targeting Millennials and immigrant populations. Founded in 2018, the company uses alternative data sources analyzed through a proprietary algorithm to assess creditworthiness, allowing users to build their credit and qualify for loans. TomoCredit's product includes a digital credit card that not only helps users establish credit but also offers the opportunity to earn rewards in cryptocurrency. Additionally, the company provides a mobile application that facilitates account management and enhances user engagement. The founding team, comprised of professionals with backgrounds from notable organizations such as Coinbase and Google, aims to address the challenges faced by foreign nationals in obtaining credit.
Insent
Seed Round in 2021
Insent is a B2B conversational platform that focuses on enhancing communication between businesses and potential buyers. It utilizes artificial intelligence to identify and engage qualified prospects in real-time. By filtering out suitable leads and notifying sales representatives when target accounts visit a website, Insent helps convert unknown visitors into known prospects. This approach enables companies to have meaningful conversations with engaged visitors, ultimately improving conversion rates and driving business growth.
InSync
Seed Round in 2021
InSync, a product of InSync.AI Inc., specializes in developing a conversational platform that allows brands and retailers to create advanced, human-like assistants for customer service and engagement. The platform utilizes technologies such as Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, and Context Management to enhance customer interactions across various applications. By providing seamless integration with existing customer experience management systems, InSync aims to facilitate smoother purchasing processes and signups, ultimately driving sales and improving customer acquisition. The company's solutions are designed to reduce operational costs while scaling support operations, enabling enterprises to deliver superior customer experiences and increase conversion rates.
Grin Gaming
Seed Round in 2020
Grin Gaming is a machine learning and AI-driven technology platform that lets users predict every moment.
NestEgg
Series A in 2020
NestEgg Online, Inc. is a real estate company that specializes in developing property management software for rental property owners and tenants. Founded in 2017 and based in Chicago, Illinois, NestEgg offers a comprehensive platform that simplifies property management tasks. The software enables independent landlords to efficiently manage their properties by automating rent collection, coordinating maintenance services, and providing access to trusted contractors at discounted rates. Its features enhance cash flow certainty for property owners while streamlining administrative tasks. By facilitating on-demand access to expert assistance, NestEgg empowers landlords to save time and maintain their properties effectively.
Art of Sport
Series A in 2020
Art of Sport is a direct-to-consumer body care company established in 2018, focusing on products specifically designed for athletes. Founded by Matthias Metternich, Brian Lee, and Kobe Bryant, the company collaborates with elite athletes from various sports to create a tailored lineup of skincare solutions. Their offerings include deodorants, body wash, soaps, sunscreens, and pain relief creams, all formulated to enhance performance and ensure athletes feel fresh. Art of Sport sells its products directly to consumers in the United States through its website, emphasizing a commitment to meeting the unique personal care needs of athletes.
Sway
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Sway is a company based in San Francisco that specializes in regenerative design solutions aimed at addressing plastic pollution. Co-founded by Julia Marsh, Matt Mayes, and Leland Maschmeyer, Sway focuses on developing bioplastics made from seaweed, which serve as compostable alternatives to single-use plastics, specifically starting with flexible packaging. The company's products are engineered to match the essential performance qualities of conventional plastics while being compatible with existing infrastructure, allowing clients to scale their operations effectively and achieve sustainability goals.
Candidate
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Candidate, Inc. is an online staffing and recruiting company that operates a marketplace designed to encourage individuals to act as recruiters within their own networks. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the company aims to leverage personal connections to enhance the recruiting process, making it accessible and beneficial for a broader audience.
NestEgg
Seed Round in 2020
NestEgg Online, Inc. is a real estate company that specializes in developing property management software for rental property owners and tenants. Founded in 2017 and based in Chicago, Illinois, NestEgg offers a comprehensive platform that simplifies property management tasks. The software enables independent landlords to efficiently manage their properties by automating rent collection, coordinating maintenance services, and providing access to trusted contractors at discounted rates. Its features enhance cash flow certainty for property owners while streamlining administrative tasks. By facilitating on-demand access to expert assistance, NestEgg empowers landlords to save time and maintain their properties effectively.
Sleek
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Sleek is a deep learning startup that specializes in enhancing customer experiences by reducing wait times through its innovative AI-based platform. By integrating various data sources, the company's patent-pending technology offers virtual queuing solutions that allow customers to avoid long lines while enabling businesses, such as popular merchants and event organizers, to generate additional revenue streams. The platform accurately assesses real wait times and creates a dynamically priced virtual priority lane, requiring no additional hardware or workflow changes. Serving over 20,000 businesses, Sleek is backed by prominent investors and was founded by a team of Forbes U30 honorees, including former engineers from Google and Stanford. With a dedicated team of eight, Sleek aims to transform how customers interact with service environments.
Modern Animal
Seed Round in 2019
Modern Animal, Inc. is a veterinary clinic and innovative veterinary platform based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2018. The company focuses on enhancing pet care through technology, offering a range of services including wellness exams, surgery, dentistry, ultrasound, radiology, diagnostics, and emergency care. Modern Animal provides a membership model that grants clients unlimited exams and access to 24/7 virtual care, as well as in-app prescription requests and delivery. The platform is designed to improve the overall experience for pet owners and their animals by facilitating convenient appointments, telemedicine consultations, and online medical records. By combining state-of-the-art technology with personalized care, Modern Animal aims to reshape the traditional veterinary industry to better serve pets, their owners, and veterinary practitioners.
Birdy Grey
Seed Round in 2019
Birdy Grey is a direct-to-consumer bridal startup established in 2017 by Grace Lee and Monica Ashauer, headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The company specializes in providing millennial bridal parties with a wide range of bridesmaid dresses, including options made from crepes, satin, and other materials, as well as styles like body-skimming silhouettes and convertible dresses. Birdy Grey operates an online fashion portal that allows customers to easily browse and select from an extensive collection of dresses at competitive prices, with the convenience of home delivery.
Graphite Comics
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Graphite Comics is a digital entertainment platform that provides a comprehensive comic book reader and publishing service for both iOS and Android devices. The platform offers a diverse array of content, including comics, webtoons, manga, and webcomics, allowing users to access a wide selection of graphic novels and strips. Graphite Comics operates on an ad-supported and subscription model, facilitating free distribution and consumption of digital comics. This approach enables comic readers to enjoy a rich variety of content while supporting creators within the comic community.
Reel
Seed Round in 2019
Reel is a platform for debt-free shopping that makes it simple to pay for what you want in installment savings. From a new pair of shoes to an Apple Watch, we help you save a little every day, while by giving you inspiration and price alerts.
Wildlink
Seed Round in 2019
Wildfire provides e-commerce rewards and coupons. Their systems help companies monetize their users with white-label cashback and coupon services. Their users save money and earn cashback on their favorite apps and websites.
Shani Darden
Seed Round in 2019
Shani Darden Skincare, Inc., founded in 2013 and based in Los Angeles, California, specializes in the manufacturing and distribution of a wide range of skincare products. The company offers an extensive product line that includes cleansers, toners, serums, moisturizers, sunscreens, exfoliants, masks, and eye and lip care items, as well as devices and supplements. Shani Darden's products are available for purchase through an online platform, enabling direct access for consumers.
Player Omega
Seed Round in 2019
Player Omega is an organization dedicated to fostering a sense of community among gamers through immersive events centered on open-bracket tournaments. By combining various elements of gaming, including esports competitions, interactive experiences, and cosplay, Player Omega creates engaging environments for fans and enthusiasts across the country. The organization aims to bring together individuals who share a passion for gaming, promoting camaraderie and interaction within the gaming community.
BeTheBeast
Seed Round in 2019
BeTheBeast Inc. specializes in online recruitment services aimed at high school athletes seeking college sports opportunities. Founded in 2011 and based in Manhattan Beach, California, the company provides a comprehensive platform that includes a college playing level rating system, online college matching tools, and digital athletic resumes. It also offers resources for parents, high school coaches, athletic directors, and college coaches, facilitating effective communication and progress tracking for athletes. BeTheBeast's recruiting solution integrates traditional practices with innovative digital assessments, significantly enhancing the chances of high school athletes being recruited. The company is committed to supporting parents in navigating the fragmented youth sports market, helping them find suitable athletic clubs, camps, and trainers. Additionally, BeTheBeast offers free digital services to high school athletic programs, driving engagement and registrations on its recruiting platform. Through these multifaceted offerings, BeTheBeast aims to streamline the recruitment process and connect athletes with the right college teams.
Kona Deep
Series B in 2019
Kona Deep Corporation, founded in 2006 and located in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, specializes in the manufacture of bottled water sourced from deep ocean waters. The water is extracted from depths of 3,000 feet beneath the ocean's surface, where it is enriched with a unique combination of naturally occurring electrolytes and minerals. After being brought to the surface, the water undergoes a desalination process and is bottled directly at the source, ensuring purity with no additives. Kona Deep aims to redefine perceptions of drinking water by highlighting the benefits of deep ocean water, which not only offers superior hydration but also a distinctive taste.
Homelister
Seed Round in 2019
Homelister Inc. is an online real estate brokerage based in Santa Monica, California, established in 2015. The company offers a platform designed to simplify the home-selling process for homeowners by providing tools and professional assistance to sell their properties efficiently. Homelister facilitates the listing of homes on the MLS and major real estate websites, allowing homeowners to customize their level of support. Clients can opt for additional services such as offer negotiation and professional photography. By leveraging technology, Homelister aims to deliver high-quality services at significantly lower costs compared to traditional local agents, making it easier for individuals to manage their listings and home sales independently.
Modern Animal
Seed Round in 2019
Modern Animal, Inc. is a veterinary clinic and innovative veterinary platform based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2018. The company focuses on enhancing pet care through technology, offering a range of services including wellness exams, surgery, dentistry, ultrasound, radiology, diagnostics, and emergency care. Modern Animal provides a membership model that grants clients unlimited exams and access to 24/7 virtual care, as well as in-app prescription requests and delivery. The platform is designed to improve the overall experience for pet owners and their animals by facilitating convenient appointments, telemedicine consultations, and online medical records. By combining state-of-the-art technology with personalized care, Modern Animal aims to reshape the traditional veterinary industry to better serve pets, their owners, and veterinary practitioners.
Kitterly
Seed Round in 2019
Kitterly, Inc. is an online retailer specializing in knitting and crochet kits. The company offers a diverse range of kits that cater to various projects, including adult and children's clothing, accessories, and home goods. Its product lineup features items such as socks, cardigans, hats, pullovers, blankets, dresses, and dog sweaters, among others. Founded in 2013, Kitterly is based in Los Angeles, California, and aims to provide customers with the resources to create a wide array of handcrafted items.
Sagely Naturals
Seed Round in 2019
Sagely Naturals specializes in plant-based wellness products designed to promote overall well-being. The company offers a range of hemp-derived, CBD-infused items that are crafted in certified facilities, ensuring adherence to stringent quality control standards. By incorporating potent botanicals and organic ingredients, Sagely Naturals aims to provide consumers with effective blends that support relaxation and improve sleep quality.
Reel
Seed Round in 2018
Reel is a platform for debt-free shopping that makes it simple to pay for what you want in installment savings. From a new pair of shoes to an Apple Watch, we help you save a little every day, while by giving you inspiration and price alerts.
SkinTe
Seed Round in 2018
SkinTÄ“ offers a line of refreshing beverage products that combine brewed tea, collagen, and various natural ingredients aimed at enhancing skincare and overall vitality. Their formulations are designed to promote skin radiance while also benefiting hair, nails, bones, tendons, and ligaments. Each drink is crafted to support digestion and is made without gluten, artificial sweeteners, dairy, soy, or dyes, catering to health-conscious consumers seeking low-carb options made from natural components.
Birdy Grey
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Birdy Grey is a direct-to-consumer bridal startup established in 2017 by Grace Lee and Monica Ashauer, headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The company specializes in providing millennial bridal parties with a wide range of bridesmaid dresses, including options made from crepes, satin, and other materials, as well as styles like body-skimming silhouettes and convertible dresses. Birdy Grey operates an online fashion portal that allows customers to easily browse and select from an extensive collection of dresses at competitive prices, with the convenience of home delivery.
Forevernote
Seed Round in 2018
Forevernote offers a simple and cost-effective solution for individuals looking to preserve and share their life stories through high-quality keepsake books. The company provides interviewing services that facilitate the capture of personal narratives, allowing users to record short snippets of advice or detailed accounts of their lives. These sessions can be transformed into digital PDF versions or audio recordings, making it easy for users to cherish and share their memories with family and friends. By focusing on the personal storytelling aspect, Forevernote helps clients document their experiences in a meaningful way.
Rael
Series A in 2018
Rael is a Los Angeles-based company that specializes in menstrual care and feminine wellness products made from natural and organic ingredients. Founded by three female entrepreneurs, Rael aims to empower women by offering safe and healthy alternatives to conventional feminine care items. The company's product range includes pads, tampons, pantyliners, period underwear, feminine washes, and wipes, all designed to prioritize comfort and quality. Additionally, Rael has ventured into the clean beauty market, introducing products such as natural face sheet masks made from botanical ingredients. The brand has gained significant traction, becoming a bestseller on Amazon and expanding its availability to Target stores and 13 countries. Since its establishment in 2017, Rael has attracted investment from various industry leaders, reflecting its commitment to promoting healthier options for women's personal care.
Great Jones
Seed Round in 2018
Great Jones is a modern kitchenware manufacturer dedicated to inspiring individuals to cook more often, regardless of their culinary skills. The company offers a diverse range of high-quality cookware products, designed in collaboration with leading figures in the food and fashion industries. Each item is meticulously crafted to enhance the cooking experience, featuring ergonomic handles and a focus on durability. Great Jones aims to combine functionality with aesthetic appeal, making cooking more accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
The Seventh Spark Company
Seed Round in 2018
The Seventh Spark Company specializes in designing and developing digital solutions tailored for communities and organizations, with a strong focus on faith-based initiatives. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the company creates dynamic mobile applications that foster community engagement through social interaction and curated content. In addition to mobile app development, The Seventh Spark Company produces cause-based giving campaigns and events, and offers a range of marketing services including public relations, customer relationship management, media strategy, and promotional campaigns. Their expertise also extends to content strategy, production, filming, editing, and live streaming, enabling partners to enhance their outreach and connection with their communities.
Art of Sport
Seed Round in 2018
Art of Sport is a direct-to-consumer body care company established in 2018, focusing on products specifically designed for athletes. Founded by Matthias Metternich, Brian Lee, and Kobe Bryant, the company collaborates with elite athletes from various sports to create a tailored lineup of skincare solutions. Their offerings include deodorants, body wash, soaps, sunscreens, and pain relief creams, all formulated to enhance performance and ensure athletes feel fresh. Art of Sport sells its products directly to consumers in the United States through its website, emphasizing a commitment to meeting the unique personal care needs of athletes.
Versed
Series A in 2018
Versed is a skincare company founded in 2018 and based in West Hollywood, California. The brand focuses on delivering clean, affordable skincare products through both retail and direct-to-consumer channels. Versed emphasizes the use of safe ingredients in effective formulations, offering a range of products such as serums, toners, and facial cleansers without harmful additives or excessive packaging. By combining community-driven development with retail expertise, Versed aims to create and promote the next generation of beauty brands, ensuring accessibility to personalized skincare solutions without the conventional markups typically associated with the industry.
Blueland
Seed Round in 2018
Blueland is a company focused on producing reusable and refillable cleaning and personal care products aimed at reducing single-use plastic packaging. Committed to sustainability, it offers an array of products including refillable cleaning kits and reusable shatterproof bottles, which utilize refill tablets that dissolve in water to create effective cleaning solutions. The company emphasizes the importance of providing effective, non-toxic options that allow consumers to maintain cleanliness in their homes while minimizing their environmental impact. By combining science-driven innovation with an eco-friendly approach, Blueland strives to make sustainable living simple and accessible for everyone.
Upcomer
Seed Round in 2018
Upcomer is a platform designed for esports fans to remain informed and engaged with the esports community. It offers a mobile application that delivers essential updates, news, videos, and reviews related to various games across PC, mobile, and console platforms. The application fosters user interaction by allowing players to influence game development and participate in game-specific communities. With a high user rating of 4.8 out of 5 from over 5,000 reviews, Upcomer aims to create a vibrant and connected environment for esports enthusiasts.
The Inside
Seed Round in 2018
The Inside is a home furnishings brand that specializes in providing a diverse range of products for various styles and budgets. Their offerings include furniture and decor for bedrooms, living rooms, dining areas, outdoor spaces, and offices, along with online interior design services. The product lineup features beds, chairs, lighting, wallpaper, benches, desk chairs, and room dividers. The company emphasizes sustainable practices through a supply chain supported by digital printing and made-to-order manufacturing, allowing customers to personalize their selections with a variety of iconic fabric choices while maintaining affordability.
Kanga
Seed Round in 2018
Kanga is a free new tab extension that brings all the best gaming content to you.
Harper Wilde
Seed Round in 2018
Harper Wilde, Inc. operates an online platform specializing in lingerie shopping, focused on providing comfortable and affordable inner garments for women. Established in 2016 and based in Los Angeles, California, the company aims to empower women by offering thoughtfully designed products at nearly half the price of competitors. By streamlining production processes, Harper Wilde not only enhances customer convenience but also reduces costs, allowing them to pass savings on to consumers. The company is dedicated to uplifting women and promoting future generations of female leaders through its mission and product offerings.
PathSpot
Seed Round in 2018
PathSpot is a company focused on developing contaminant detection devices that identify food-borne pathogens. Its technology employs advanced algorithms to filter, process, and analyze surfaces, cooking utensils, and employees' hands for harmful bacteria. By providing instant detection of invisible pathogens, PathSpot's devices help clients safeguard against foodborne illnesses, ensuring a safer environment in food preparation and handling.
Mented Cosmetics
Seed Round in 2018
Mented Cosmetics, founded in 2017 and based in New York, is a luxury beauty brand dedicated to serving women of color. The company specializes in cruelty-free and vegan cosmetic products, including lip shades, lip gloss, nail polish, and accessories, all designed to complement the unique skin tones of Black and Brown women. Mented believes that every woman should find representation in beauty, offering a range of nude lipstick and nail polish shades tailored specifically for this demographic. By selling its products online, Mented Cosmetics aims to provide accessible, non-toxic makeup options that empower women and ensure they feel seen in the beauty industry.
Vrai
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Vrai, LLC is a Chicago-based company that specializes in producing craft alcoholic beverages. Founded in 2006, Vrai offers a range of products, including three distinct flavors of vodka: green tea, tangerine, and paloma. Additionally, Vrai is recognized for being the first and only USDA Organic Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Premium Hard Seltzer on the market. Their offerings are crafted using a blend of premium spirits infused with natural flavors, providing consumers with a unique taste experience comparable to that of a cocktail bar.
Sagely Naturals
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Sagely Naturals specializes in plant-based wellness products designed to promote overall well-being. The company offers a range of hemp-derived, CBD-infused items that are crafted in certified facilities, ensuring adherence to stringent quality control standards. By incorporating potent botanicals and organic ingredients, Sagely Naturals aims to provide consumers with effective blends that support relaxation and improve sleep quality.
Rael
Seed Round in 2018
Rael is a Los Angeles-based company that specializes in menstrual care and feminine wellness products made from natural and organic ingredients. Founded by three female entrepreneurs, Rael aims to empower women by offering safe and healthy alternatives to conventional feminine care items. The company's product range includes pads, tampons, pantyliners, period underwear, feminine washes, and wipes, all designed to prioritize comfort and quality. Additionally, Rael has ventured into the clean beauty market, introducing products such as natural face sheet masks made from botanical ingredients. The brand has gained significant traction, becoming a bestseller on Amazon and expanding its availability to Target stores and 13 countries. Since its establishment in 2017, Rael has attracted investment from various industry leaders, reflecting its commitment to promoting healthier options for women's personal care.
Zola
Series D in 2018
Zola, Inc. is a wedding company that operates a comprehensive wedding planning and registry platform designed to streamline the wedding experience for couples. Founded in 2013 and based in New York, Zola offers a suite of tools under the Zola Weddings brand, which includes customizable wedding websites, a diverse registry of gifts and experiences, a personalized wedding checklist, and a guest list management tool. The platform allows users to create and personalize their wedding websites, register for a variety of gifts with benefits such as free shipping and group gifting, and manage their wedding planning tasks and guest communications efficiently. Zola aims to enhance the wedding planning journey by combining modern technology with attentive customer service, ultimately supporting couples from engagement through to their new life together.
wthn
Seed Round in 2018
WTHN LLC is a natural wellness brand based in New York, founded in 2017. The company specializes in acupuncture, herbal remedies, and cupping therapy, aiming to make these traditional healing practices accessible to a broader audience. WTHN focuses on educating clients about the benefits of natural healing and is dedicated to helping individuals achieve physical and mental well-being. By combining ancient medicine with modern science, WTHN offers restorative wellness therapies that enable clients to alleviate stress, detoxify, and promote overall health. The brand's mission is to support individuals in leading happier and healthier lives through its comprehensive approach to natural wellness.
Reel
Seed Round in 2018
Reel is a platform for debt-free shopping that makes it simple to pay for what you want in installment savings. From a new pair of shoes to an Apple Watch, we help you save a little every day, while by giving you inspiration and price alerts.
Wondery
Series A in 2018
Wondery Inc., founded in 2016 and based in West Hollywood, California, is a content producer and publisher specializing in immersive audio storytelling. The company focuses on creating and curating original podcasts across various genres, including crime, love, mystery, and history. Notable titles in its portfolio include Sword & Scale, Dirty John, and Business Wars, among others. By offering a mobile application, Wondery enables users to follow their favorite podcasts, discover new content, and organize it by channels. The network aims to connect storytellers with audiences, providing a platform for increased exposure and advertising opportunities in the realm of on-demand audio entertainment.
Calidad Beer
Seed Round in 2018
Calidad Beer produces multi-flavored lagers with notes of sweet corn and crisp citrus, allowing customers to choose and purchase a wide variety of beer at reasonable prices.
Gavelytics
Seed Round in 2018
Gavelytics is a legal technology company founded in 2016 and based in Santa Monica, California, specializing in predictive litigation analytics. The company leverages artificial intelligence to analyze extensive litigation data and discern judges' ruling tendencies on various motions, such as summary judgment and demurrers. By providing actionable insights, Gavelytics assists litigators, lawyers, and law firms in enhancing their case strategies and improving client management. Their platform allows users to search the data by case type and filing party, offering valuable information on trial timelines and case durations, which ultimately helps legal professionals increase their success rates in motions and cases.
The Encore Company
Seed Round in 2018
The Encore Company is a startup studio located in Seoul, South Korea, focused on creating scalable, market-disruptive businesses. By identifying categories where Korea holds a competitive advantage or is a trend leader, it quickly tests product market fit and leverages its extensive global network for market expansion. Founded by the creators of TMON, a prominent e-commerce platform, and Pikicast, a leading news and entertainment app, Encore benefits from a team experienced in top venture capital-backed startups in Korea. This expertise allows Encore to facilitate rapid iteration and execution, reducing operational mistakes and enhancing the potential for profitability in its portfolio companies.
Great Jones
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Great Jones is a modern kitchenware manufacturer dedicated to inspiring individuals to cook more often, regardless of their culinary skills. The company offers a diverse range of high-quality cookware products, designed in collaboration with leading figures in the food and fashion industries. Each item is meticulously crafted to enhance the cooking experience, featuring ergonomic handles and a focus on durability. Great Jones aims to combine functionality with aesthetic appeal, making cooking more accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
Jaanuu
Seed Round in 2018
Jaanuu, Inc. is a manufacturer and retailer of medical and lifestyle apparel, specializing in innovative products designed for healthcare professionals. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in El Segundo, California, the company offers a range of items including tops, pants, under scrubs, jackets, lab coats, and hoodies, all available for purchase online. Jaanuu aims to transform the traditional medical apparel market by introducing contemporary designs and antimicrobial-finished fabrics that help inhibit bacterial growth. By providing stylish and functional alternatives to conventional scrubs, Jaanuu has quickly established itself as a rapidly growing player in the industry, catering to the needs of healthcare workers while ensuring durability and comfort in demanding environments.
Arsenic
Seed Round in 2018
Arsenic is a mobile-first platform that serves as a digital magazine, focusing on youth-driven, provocative lifestyles. It operates on a user-submission model, allowing individuals to showcase their lives and experiences while democratizing media for a diverse audience. The platform has gained significant traction among millennials, being likened to "Maxim for the Snapchat generation." ArsenicTV boasts higher daily viewership on Snapchat than several established cable networks, with projections indicating it may soon surpass MTV in viewership. Additionally, the platform enjoys robust engagement on Instagram, outpacing many traditional media brands. It features a notable celebrity user base, including prominent figures such as Justin Bieber, Kevin Hart, and Skrillex, contributing to its strong appeal within the social media influencer ecosystem.
Chalk
Seed Round in 2018
Chalk is a communication application designed to help users to talk instantly.
BUMP
Pre Seed Round in 2018
BUMP is a social peer-to-peer marketplace for authentic streetwear and sneakers. Shopping has always been a social activity for older generations used to go to the mall sharing recommendations, opinions, and just generally having fun with friends. Online shopping killed this and they're bringing it back for Gen Z. On BUMP users can build up their public profiles, follow & message anyone on the platform, and even create & share their own group chats. This social experience means kids can hang out, build their online identity which in turn drives transactions. Founded in 2016 and based in London, They're already backed by leading names in venture capital including Kleiner Perkins, e.ventures, and Y Combinator.
BizCounsel
Series A in 2018
BizCounsel is a provider of legal services designed to offer small businesses affordable access to legal advice and quality legal work through a monthly subscription model. By combining advanced technology with experienced business attorneys, BizCounsel enables business owners to receive tailored one-on-one guidance on various legal matters, including employment practices, business contracts, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, ownership changes, intellectual property, debt collection, and breach of contract. This innovative approach ensures that small businesses can obtain essential legal protection at a fraction of the traditional cost, making legal support more accessible and manageable for entrepreneurs.
Kitterly
Seed Round in 2018
Kitterly, Inc. is an online retailer specializing in knitting and crochet kits. The company offers a diverse range of kits that cater to various projects, including adult and children's clothing, accessories, and home goods. Its product lineup features items such as socks, cardigans, hats, pullovers, blankets, dresses, and dog sweaters, among others. Founded in 2013, Kitterly is based in Los Angeles, California, and aims to provide customers with the resources to create a wide array of handcrafted items.
Daily Harvest
Series B in 2017
Daily Harvest, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in subscription-based food delivery services, focusing on healthy frozen foods. Founded in 2014, it offers a diverse range of products including smoothies, harvest bowls, flatbreads, soups, bites, oat bowls, chia bowls, and lattes. The company's offerings are developed by nutritionists to meet the needs of health-conscious consumers, allowing them to enjoy pre-portioned meals without the need for cooking. Daily Harvest utilizes a combination of data science and a direct-to-farmer supply chain to personalize its products and ensure rapid delivery to customers. This customer-centric approach aims to provide convenient and nutritious meal options for busy lifestyles.
wthn
Pre Seed Round in 2017
WTHN LLC is a natural wellness brand based in New York, founded in 2017. The company specializes in acupuncture, herbal remedies, and cupping therapy, aiming to make these traditional healing practices accessible to a broader audience. WTHN focuses on educating clients about the benefits of natural healing and is dedicated to helping individuals achieve physical and mental well-being. By combining ancient medicine with modern science, WTHN offers restorative wellness therapies that enable clients to alleviate stress, detoxify, and promote overall health. The brand's mission is to support individuals in leading happier and healthier lives through its comprehensive approach to natural wellness.
Neuro
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Neuro is a functional confectionary company creating products to energize, calm, and keep the focus on the moment.
Girlboss
Seed Round in 2017
Girlboss, founded by entrepreneur and author Sophia Amoruso, originated from her bestselling book aimed at empowering women. It serves as an online community focused on redefining success for millennial women by offering resources and connections that facilitate personal and professional growth. The organization is composed of a team of editors, creatives, and digital media professionals dedicated to creating content and experiences that inform, entertain, and inspire action among women. Girlboss fosters a supportive environment for ambitious individuals to pursue their dreams without judgment, emphasizing values of empowerment and community engagement.
Kona Deep
Series A in 2017
Kona Deep Corporation, founded in 2006 and located in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, specializes in the manufacture of bottled water sourced from deep ocean waters. The water is extracted from depths of 3,000 feet beneath the ocean's surface, where it is enriched with a unique combination of naturally occurring electrolytes and minerals. After being brought to the surface, the water undergoes a desalination process and is bottled directly at the source, ensuring purity with no additives. Kona Deep aims to redefine perceptions of drinking water by highlighting the benefits of deep ocean water, which not only offers superior hydration but also a distinctive taste.
Mented Cosmetics
Seed Round in 2017
Mented Cosmetics, founded in 2017 and based in New York, is a luxury beauty brand dedicated to serving women of color. The company specializes in cruelty-free and vegan cosmetic products, including lip shades, lip gloss, nail polish, and accessories, all designed to complement the unique skin tones of Black and Brown women. Mented believes that every woman should find representation in beauty, offering a range of nude lipstick and nail polish shades tailored specifically for this demographic. By selling its products online, Mented Cosmetics aims to provide accessible, non-toxic makeup options that empower women and ensure they feel seen in the beauty industry.
Vyng
Seed Round in 2017
Vyng Inc. is a technology company based in Santa Monica, California, that specializes in developing a video ringtones application and a next-generation Caller ID platform for mobile phones. Founded in 2014, Vyng allows users to set video channels as ringtones, which play on the lock screen with incoming calls. Since its launch in 2018, the platform has gained significant traction, with 4 billion videos played across 170 countries. Vyng's innovative approach visualizes calling systems by replacing traditional dialers with videos, animations, and stickers, enhancing the user experience during calls. The company aims to facilitate better conversations among friends, family, and businesses, particularly targeting the next half billion smartphone users in India and beyond. Vyng has successfully raised $7 million in funding from investors including March Capital and Omidyar Network, as well as notable figures from Giphy and GroupMe.
Rael
Seed Round in 2017
Rael is a Los Angeles-based company that specializes in menstrual care and feminine wellness products made from natural and organic ingredients. Founded by three female entrepreneurs, Rael aims to empower women by offering safe and healthy alternatives to conventional feminine care items. The company's product range includes pads, tampons, pantyliners, period underwear, feminine washes, and wipes, all designed to prioritize comfort and quality. Additionally, Rael has ventured into the clean beauty market, introducing products such as natural face sheet masks made from botanical ingredients. The brand has gained significant traction, becoming a bestseller on Amazon and expanding its availability to Target stores and 13 countries. Since its establishment in 2017, Rael has attracted investment from various industry leaders, reflecting its commitment to promoting healthier options for women's personal care.
Gamevice
Series A in 2017
Gamevice is a US-based design and engineering company specializing in mobile gaming accessories. The company develops attachable gamepad controllers that enhance the gaming experience by connecting directly to the charging ports of smartphones and tablets. This innovation allows users to transform their devices into advanced mobile gaming consoles. Gamevice has received multiple awards for its products and operates offices in Los Angeles, Hong Kong, London, and has recently opened new locations in Shenzhen, China, serving as its corporate headquarters, research and development hub, and customer support center.
Sundays for Dogs
Seed Round in 2017
Sundays for Dogs, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in the manufacture and online retail of dog foods. Founded in 2017 by Tory Waxman and Michael Waxman, the company utilizes a unique air-drying method to produce its products. This technique gently dehydrates the food at low temperatures, ensuring that nutrients and flavors are preserved while effectively eliminating harmful germs. By focusing on high-quality ingredients and innovative production methods, Sundays for Dogs aims to provide pet owners with nutritious and flavorful options for their dogs.
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