Midsummer Studios
Seed Round in 2024
Midsummer Studios is an independently operated game development company, backed by substantial funding. Its mission is to create innovative, next-generation life simulation games within the interactive entertainment sector. The studio prioritizes player-driven narratives, fostering communities that generate and share memorable experiences, with a focus on enabling players to create and share meaningful stories through gameplay.
Ink
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Ink enables creators to sign or draw on any form of digital content with their finger, and instantly turn that content into an affordable NFT via their exclusive marketplace at Ink ID.
Moviebot
Seed Round in 2021
MovieBot is an innovative platform that empowers Gen-Z video creators to produce interactive 3D movies effortlessly. By transforming text prompts into animated videos, MovieBot enables users to create fully customizable 3D worlds, complete with interactive characters and environments. The platform utilizes advanced virtual and mixed-reality technologies to synchronize user experiences, allowing creators to modify stories, characters, and settings in real time. MovieBot envisions a future where teenagers can harness their creativity to develop high-quality animated content from the comfort of their own homes, making advanced filmmaking accessible to a new generation of storytellers.
Blockchain.Art
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Blockchain.Art operates a user-friendly marketplace for buying and selling digital artworks, leveraging blockchain technology to ensure provenance, uniqueness, and enforce artist resale royalties. Users can transact using fiat currency on the platform or through their own domains. The company is developing the world's first blockchain dedicated to the fine art community, built with next-generation technologies from the Polkadot Network ecosystem. Initially launched as a closed beta on RMRK.app, Blockchain.Art aims to open its governance to industry stakeholders as it grows, fostering digital art market growth and adaptation.
Infinite Objects
Seed Round in 2021
Infinite Objects, Inc. is a company that specializes in creating physical collectibles known as "Video Prints," which transform digital content into tangible art pieces. By integrating web3 technologies and blockchain assets, Infinite Objects allows users to enjoy personal moments, art, entertainment, and sports in a physical format. The company develops digital frames that house these artworks, bridging the gap between digital media and the physical realm. This innovation elevates the concept of moving art, enabling collectors to experience a similar sense of ownership and appreciation as they would with traditional art prints or photographs. Headquartered in the United States, Infinite Objects offers a unique blend of technology and artistry, appealing to a diverse range of consumers.
Moviebot
Pre Seed Round in 2020
MovieBot is an innovative platform that empowers Gen-Z video creators to produce interactive 3D movies effortlessly. By transforming text prompts into animated videos, MovieBot enables users to create fully customizable 3D worlds, complete with interactive characters and environments. The platform utilizes advanced virtual and mixed-reality technologies to synchronize user experiences, allowing creators to modify stories, characters, and settings in real time. MovieBot envisions a future where teenagers can harness their creativity to develop high-quality animated content from the comfort of their own homes, making advanced filmmaking accessible to a new generation of storytellers.
Camera IQ
Series A in 2020
Camera IQ Inc. is a technology company based in Santa Monica, California, that specializes in augmented reality (AR) solutions for digital marketing. Founded in 2013, Camera IQ offers a camera experience management platform that integrates various operating system platforms, AR toolkits, and native applications. This platform enables marketers to create, manage, and measure large-scale AR campaigns that engage audiences across social media and streaming platforms. By providing intuitive drag-and-drop tools, Camera IQ allows brands to design captivating marketing experiences optimized for smartphone cameras, fostering deeper connections with customers and enhancing brand engagement.
Next Big Idea Club
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Next Big Idea Club is a subscription-based book club that aims to provide access to transformative ideas while fostering a community for discussion and engagement. The company operates an online media platform that connects readers with high-profile thought leaders, allowing them to explore and discuss impactful concepts. By organizing content around each creator's brand, it serves as a hub for ideas and insights, enabling members to interact not only with each other but also directly with the authors. Through this approach, Next Big Idea Club seeks to inspire personal growth and community development through the power of literature and thought leadership.
Never Before Heard Sounds
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Never Before Heard Sounds, Inc. is an artist-centric music production company based in Brooklyn, New York, established in 2020. Specializing in artificial intelligence music, the company develops an innovative platform that harnesses machine learning to create unique audio effects and instruments. Their offerings include advanced tools that facilitate sound manipulation, streamline session sharing, and enhance collaboration among musicians. By providing these resources, Never Before Heard Sounds aims to enrich the creative process for artists, ensuring that their contributions are fully acknowledged.
Scout FM
Seed Round in 2020
Scout FM is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in creating personalized podcast radio stations. Founded in 2017 by Cara Meverden, Saul Carlin, and Dan McCartney, Scout FM leverages data and artificial intelligence to curate high-quality audio content. Their service combines the traditional experience of radio with modern editorial curation, allowing listeners to customize their stations based on individual preferences. This innovative approach transforms how users discover and consume audio content, making it more tailored and accessible.
Notify
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Notify is a notification subscription platform designed for content creators and their audiences. It enables users to subscribe directly to content creators, facilitating the delivery of updates via deep links that open content on the native platform. The user interface is clean and straightforward, allowing individuals to manage their subscriptions and customize the notifications they receive. Content creators can choose to send notifications manually or utilize Notify's automated service. Additionally, Notify.me offers users the capability to receive immediate updates based on specified keywords from their preferred blogs or social networks, enhancing the way users engage with content.
Infinite Objects
Seed Round in 2019
Infinite Objects, Inc. is a company that specializes in creating physical collectibles known as "Video Prints," which transform digital content into tangible art pieces. By integrating web3 technologies and blockchain assets, Infinite Objects allows users to enjoy personal moments, art, entertainment, and sports in a physical format. The company develops digital frames that house these artworks, bridging the gap between digital media and the physical realm. This innovation elevates the concept of moving art, enabling collectors to experience a similar sense of ownership and appreciation as they would with traditional art prints or photographs. Headquartered in the United States, Infinite Objects offers a unique blend of technology and artistry, appealing to a diverse range of consumers.
Auxuman
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Auxuman Inc. is an AI-music startup established in 2019 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom. The company specializes in developing synthetic celebrities through AI-generated music and visuals, aiming to transform digital entertainment for creators who lack access to traditional studios and infrastructure. Auxuman is also known for its platform, auxWorld, which facilitates the instant creation of micro-games and interactive experiences within the metaverse. By leveraging advanced AI models and proprietary systems, auxWorld allows users to conceptualize ideas and generate engaging video game sessions effortlessly, providing a unique avenue for creativity and collaboration among users.
SpokenLayer
Series A in 2019
SpokenLayer is a full-service creative studio that specializes in custom, short-form digital audio content. The company transforms written stories into engaging audio narratives and produces, distributes, and monetizes voice experiences. By leveraging its expertise in audio creation, SpokenLayer helps advertisers and brands develop smart speaker applications, enhancing audience engagement in the digital audio landscape. The company's innovative approach caters to the growing demand for high-quality audio content, ensuring that clients effectively reach and connect with listeners.
Contentflow
Seed Round in 2018
Contentflow offers a global cloud-based software solution for high-quality, secure live video streaming. It enables professional broadcasts of events, conferences, and media coverage across multiple platforms.
Culture Genesis
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Culture Genesis is a digital studio based in Santa Monica, California, dedicated to serving urban multicultural audiences through innovative technology. The company empowers multicultural publishers and creators by providing tools that facilitate the monetization of their content. Through a user-friendly visual dashboard, Culture Genesis connects creators' social media accounts, allowing them to track advertising revenue and become eligible for advertising campaigns. This streamlined process enables creators to receive payouts directly to their bank accounts or debit cards, thus supporting their financial growth and expanding their audience reach. By remixing technology to align with authentic urban culture and entertainment, Culture Genesis fosters a vibrant ecosystem for diverse voices in the digital space.
Cityrow Go
Seed Round in 2018
CityRow Holdings, Inc. specializes in health and fitness services, offering a unique blend of workouts that include yoga, strength training, and cardio, primarily utilizing water-based rowing machines. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York City, the company operates three locations in Michigan and New York. CityRow also provides a digital platform, Cityrow Go, which is a rowing-based fitness app designed for smartphones and tablets. This app features a variety of rowing classes aimed at delivering effective and motivating workouts for users at home. The studio's approach focuses on enhancing aerobic capacity and overall body efficiency through high-intensity interval training that emphasizes low-impact exercises, helping individuals achieve their fitness goals in a scientifically guided manner.
Morphin
Venture Round in 2018
Morphin is a technology company that specializes in creating personalized GIFs and avatars for users. Its innovative image-mapping application allows individuals to generate custom three-dimensional avatars that can be utilized across various platforms, including virtual reality and augmented reality applications as well as video games. By focusing on user customization, Morphin enables clients to express themselves in unique ways through their digital representations, facilitating a more engaging and personalized experience in the virtual realm.
Camera IQ
Seed Round in 2018
Camera IQ Inc. is a technology company based in Santa Monica, California, that specializes in augmented reality (AR) solutions for digital marketing. Founded in 2013, Camera IQ offers a camera experience management platform that integrates various operating system platforms, AR toolkits, and native applications. This platform enables marketers to create, manage, and measure large-scale AR campaigns that engage audiences across social media and streaming platforms. By providing intuitive drag-and-drop tools, Camera IQ allows brands to design captivating marketing experiences optimized for smartphone cameras, fostering deeper connections with customers and enhancing brand engagement.
Unsplash, Inc. is a photography community portal founded in 2013 and based in Montreal, Canada. The company operates an online platform that provides high-resolution photographs for free use under the Unsplash License, promoting an open creative ecosystem. Users can upload their photographs, which are then curated by a team of photo editors. This service allows clients to access a diverse collection of copyright-free images that can be utilized for various purposes, including album art, advertisements, and product designs. Unsplash aims to support creators and enhance accessibility to quality imagery for all.
MojiLaLa
Seed Round in 2017
MojiLaLa, Inc. is a mobile application company based in Claymont, Delaware, founded in 2016. The company operates an emoji marketplace that connects independent artists and studios worldwide, enabling them to create and share unique stickers and emoticons. This platform enhances personal communication by allowing users to express a wide range of emotions and ideas through high-quality, creative designs. In addition to its core offerings, MojiLaLa has developed a keyboard application that provides users with access to various emoticons and stickers reflecting local, current, and global issues. The company also features an augmented reality application named Leo, which allows users to interact with animated and 3D objects in real-world settings. By continually adding new original designs from artists, MojiLaLa aims to enrich user experiences and foster creative expression in digital communication.
Gimlet Media Inc. is a digital media company specializing in the production of narrative podcasts. Founded in 2014 and based in Brooklyn, New York, the company focuses on creating high-quality audio content that engages listeners and fosters understanding among audiences. By offering a platform that allows users to share, subscribe, and download episodes, Gimlet Media provides clients with a means to deliver compelling stories and enhance their brand visibility. In 2019, Gimlet Media became a subsidiary of Spotify Technology S.A., expanding its reach within the audio streaming industry.
Breaker
Seed Round in 2017
Breaker Inc., established in 2016 with headquarters in San Francisco and an office in New York, develops a podcast listening application available on the App Store. The company's core business is facilitating podcast discovery and consumption, with a focus on creating value for both listeners and creators. Breaker offers 'Breaker Upstream,' a marketplace enabling podcasters to sell premium content directly to their audience. The platform aims to attract a large listener base by providing an exceptional user experience, community engagement features, and analytics tools for podcasters. With a notable 67% retention rate among beta users after one month, Breaker seeks to differentiate itself by offering exclusive deals for high-quality podcasts and charging users a monthly subscription fee of $6.
Vizual.AI
Seed Round in 2017
Vizual.AI is a Baltimore-based company that operates a cloud-based artificial intelligence software platform designed to optimize imagery for video and text-based content. The platform integrates seamlessly with publisher web pages, enhancing user engagement through the automatic deployment of static images and GIF formats, including video thumbnails. By focusing on maximizing click-through rates and site monetization, Vizual.AI enables businesses to streamline their workflows and identify compelling images that resonate with their audiences. The technology also automates testing to ensure the most effective images are utilized, ultimately driving higher user engagement rates and improving overall page yield metrics for web publishers.
Uru, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in content-aware video advertising solutions. Founded in May 2016 by Brunno Attorre and Bill Marino, Uru employs computer vision and machine learning technologies to assist businesses and brands in analyzing video and visual media in real time. Its software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform enables creators and publishers to identify objects, themes, and monetization opportunities within videos, facilitating the integration of brand graphics. Additionally, Uru offers an API that allows video player platforms to help their users monetize content directly through their content management systems. The company serves a diverse clientele including publishers, creators, and brands, aiming to enhance the effectiveness of video advertising.
Giphy, Inc. is an online platform that specializes in the search, sharing, and discovery of animated graphics interchange formats (GIFs). Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York City, the company offers a comprehensive database of GIFs across various categories including emotions, food, animals, and pop culture. It enables users to easily browse and share these animated graphics through social media channels. Giphy also supports creative input by allowing users to upload their own GIFs and collaborates with brands to produce original content. The platform aims to evolve beyond its search engine roots into a vibrant community for GIF artists and enthusiasts, focusing on fostering creativity and engagement within the digital visual communication space. As of mid-2020, Giphy operates as a subsidiary of Instagram, which enhances its integration within social media ecosystems.
Tapslash
Seed Round in 2015
Tapslash is a mobile keyboard application designed for iPhone and iPad that enhances communication by allowing users to share various types of content, including videos, links, news articles, music, and maps, directly from their keyboard without the need to switch between applications. The innovative keyboard connects seamlessly with popular platforms such as Giphy, Spotify, and YouTube, facilitating the sharing of rich media and contextual information. By integrating with services like Contacts and Weather, Tapslash enables users to access a broader range of information while chatting. The company's goal is not only to improve the speed of communication but to increase the effectiveness of idea sharing, allowing users to transition quickly from concept to action.
FutureFly
Seed Round in 2015
FutureFly Ltd. is a mobile application development company based in Helsinki, Finland, founded in 2014. The company specializes in creating innovative entertainment and gaming software that leverages augmented reality and social technology. With a team boasting over 100 years of combined experience in game and app development, FutureFly has contributed to the creation of popular titles such as Angry Birds and Alan Wake. Their flagship products include Rawr Messenger, an avatar-powered messaging app that enhances communication through animated emojis, and Dubface, a 3D animated augmented reality sticker application. FutureFly focuses on integrating game mechanics with user-generated avatars, allowing individuals to engage in virtual reality-based games and social experiences.
Founded in 2011, VSCO is a global platform empowering photographers with tools for creative expression across mobile and desktop devices. It fosters a community-driven environment where creatives can connect and grow professionally.
Vrideo, founded in 2014 by Alex Rosenfeld and Kuangwei Hwang, is a provider of a discovery platform specifically designed for virtual reality videos. The company aims to cater to both producers and consumers within the burgeoning market for immersive video. Vrideo is developing a centralized, streaming, and hardware-agnostic platform that facilitates the distribution and discovery of immersive video content, positioning itself as a pivotal player in the evolving landscape of entertainment. By focusing on this innovative media format, Vrideo seeks to enhance the experience of virtual reality, making it more accessible and engaging for a wider audience.
Giphy, Inc. is an online platform that specializes in the search, sharing, and discovery of animated graphics interchange formats (GIFs). Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York City, the company offers a comprehensive database of GIFs across various categories including emotions, food, animals, and pop culture. It enables users to easily browse and share these animated graphics through social media channels. Giphy also supports creative input by allowing users to upload their own GIFs and collaborates with brands to produce original content. The platform aims to evolve beyond its search engine roots into a vibrant community for GIF artists and enthusiasts, focusing on fostering creativity and engagement within the digital visual communication space. As of mid-2020, Giphy operates as a subsidiary of Instagram, which enhances its integration within social media ecosystems.
SpokenLayer
Venture Round in 2015
SpokenLayer is a full-service creative studio that specializes in custom, short-form digital audio content. The company transforms written stories into engaging audio narratives and produces, distributes, and monetizes voice experiences. By leveraging its expertise in audio creation, SpokenLayer helps advertisers and brands develop smart speaker applications, enhancing audience engagement in the digital audio landscape. The company's innovative approach caters to the growing demand for high-quality audio content, ensuring that clients effectively reach and connect with listeners.
Gimlet Media Inc. is a digital media company specializing in the production of narrative podcasts. Founded in 2014 and based in Brooklyn, New York, the company focuses on creating high-quality audio content that engages listeners and fosters understanding among audiences. By offering a platform that allows users to share, subscribe, and download episodes, Gimlet Media provides clients with a means to deliver compelling stories and enhance their brand visibility. In 2019, Gimlet Media became a subsidiary of Spotify Technology S.A., expanding its reach within the audio streaming industry.
Giphy, Inc. is an online platform that specializes in the search, sharing, and discovery of animated graphics interchange formats (GIFs). Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York City, the company offers a comprehensive database of GIFs across various categories including emotions, food, animals, and pop culture. It enables users to easily browse and share these animated graphics through social media channels. Giphy also supports creative input by allowing users to upload their own GIFs and collaborates with brands to produce original content. The platform aims to evolve beyond its search engine roots into a vibrant community for GIF artists and enthusiasts, focusing on fostering creativity and engagement within the digital visual communication space. As of mid-2020, Giphy operates as a subsidiary of Instagram, which enhances its integration within social media ecosystems.
CrowdTangle
Venture Round in 2014
CrowdTangle develops a social media tracking and discovery platform that enables users to monitor public content across multiple platforms. The platform provides tools to follow, analyze, and report on broad trends in public posts, helping users understand how content spreads on social media and identify patterns in engagement and reach.
ACTIVATE Holdings LLC operates as a comprehensive influencer marketing platform specializing in the fashion and lifestyle sectors. Founded in 2007 and based in New York, the company connects users with their favorite influencers while enabling content discovery through personalized recommendations. The platform supports influencer discovery, program workflow, measurement, and analytics, facilitating cross-platform collaborations across social media channels such as Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter. With a network of over 150,000 vetted influencers, ACTIVATE allows brands to engage with curated communities and niche groups, utilizing geo-targeting and micro-survey capabilities to refine their marketing strategies. As of August 2020, ACTIVATE operates as a subsidiary of Impact Tech, Inc.
BLOGLOVIN
Series A in 2014
Bloglovin' is a platform for marketers and influencers to use influencer marketing technologies. The company offers technology to manage and track social media influencer campaigns in one place, as well as to build deep profiles of influencers, capturing their reach, topics, demographics, and retailer affinities, as well as proprietary performance metrics, to assist marketers in managing, measuring, and analyzing influencer collaborations across all available content platforms.
SeeMe
Venture Round in 2014
SeeMe is an online platform that connects contemporary emerging artists with a global audience, facilitating the sale of limited edition prints and original artwork. The platform allows artists to showcase a diverse range of images, appealing to various tastes and interests. Through its website and mobile app, users can engage with creators by leaving comments and likes, and they can also purchase eco-friendly postcards and unique apparel featuring the artwork. SeeMe employs intuitive discovery tools and predictive algorithms to help collectors find and support top artists, fostering a community where hundreds of thousands of creators are connected with millions of art enthusiasts worldwide.
Memoir
Convertible Note in 2013
Memoir transforms your photos, the places you go, and your social media into memories that can be relived when they’re most interesting to you. As soon as you request them, the photos your friends choose to share with you become part of your Memoir seamlessly. You can find memories and photos by people, places, dates, context, and more - no tagging or organization required. Memoir discovers photos and memories wherever they were created - iPhone cameras, DSLR's, Instagram, Facebook, Foursquare - even on your computer. With Memoir, all of your photos and memories are backed up securely to the cloud.
Use THRED to make multi-image creations for anything from web comics, to logging your tropical vacation, to useful how-tos... or just as a platform for your infamous snark. THRED gives you the tools you need to make whatever you're into. So make it.
Piictu
Acquisition in 2013
Piictu is a mobile application that enables users to share photos and engage with friends and a wider community through interactive picture-based communication. Users can capture images, add captions, and post them on Piictu and their social networks, encouraging live responses and interactions. This platform serves as an influence-based photo gaming tool, allowing for creative collaboration around ideas and experiences. It offers a simple and enjoyable way for individuals and brands to connect with audiences, making it an effective tool for both personal expression and customer engagement.
Instapaper
Acquisition in 2013
Instapaper is a web application that enables users to save and read online content at their convenience. The platform allows individuals to bookmark articles, videos, and other web materials for future reference, making it particularly useful for those who wish to consume long-form content without distractions. Users can access saved content across various devices, including iPhones, iPads, Android devices, computers, and Kindle. Additionally, Instapaper offers features that allow users to create notes and highlight text, enhancing the reading experience and facilitating easier information retrieval. This functionality positions Instapaper as a valuable tool for anyone looking to manage and enjoy their online reading efficiently.
Svbtle is an online publishing platform founded in 2012, based in the United States. It combines elements of traditional publishing with modern web capabilities to facilitate the discovery and sharing of new ideas. The platform is designed to enhance the writing experience by focusing on the quality of content, aiming to empower users to express their thoughts clearly and effectively. Svbtle prioritizes the needs of writers, offering services such as copyediting and fact-checking at no cost, which are typically not associated with standard blogging platforms. Through this approach, the company seeks to cultivate a community of thoughtful writers and improve overall writing standards.
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Totems provides its customers with an advanced social analytics platform to understand their audience, track their campaigns, and benchmark their competitors. It also offers a data-driven platform to work with creators.
Pickie is a personalized shopping application designed specifically for the iPad, which innovatively blends the features of a magazine and a catalog. The platform curates content based on users' personal styles, favorite brands, and trending products from various retailers and social media feeds. By offering a tailored catalog shopping experience, Pickie empowers users to discover products that resonate with their preferences while ensuring that the content remains actionable. The app has garnered recognition, being listed among the top 25 applications and selected as one of the '10 Essential Apps' in the catalogs category of the app store.
Aura Frames
Seed Round in 2012
Aura Frames is a company specializing in smart digital picture frames that allow users to display and share photographs of family and friends. Founded in 2012 and based in New York, the company offers a user-friendly app that enables instant photo sharing to its Wi-Fi-enabled frames, effectively bridging distances between loved ones. Aura Frames aims to enhance the experience of memory sharing by transforming how people interact with their photos, moving them off phones and into their daily lives. The company's innovative approach combines technology and design to create a platform that fosters connections through visual storytelling.
ACTIVATE Holdings LLC operates as a comprehensive influencer marketing platform specializing in the fashion and lifestyle sectors. Founded in 2007 and based in New York, the company connects users with their favorite influencers while enabling content discovery through personalized recommendations. The platform supports influencer discovery, program workflow, measurement, and analytics, facilitating cross-platform collaborations across social media channels such as Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter. With a network of over 150,000 vetted influencers, ACTIVATE allows brands to engage with curated communities and niche groups, utilizing geo-targeting and micro-survey capabilities to refine their marketing strategies. As of August 2020, ACTIVATE operates as a subsidiary of Impact Tech, Inc.
Editorially
Series A in 2012
Editorially, Inc. is a collaborative writing and editing platform founded in 2012 and based in Brooklyn, New York. The company focuses on enhancing the writing and editing process through user-friendly design and development of web-based applications. Editorially aims to support writers at every stage, from initial inspiration to publication, by providing tools that facilitate collaboration and enhance usability. The team comprises individuals with diverse backgrounds in writing, editing, publishing, design, and engineering, enabling a practical approach to product development. By valuing clear communication and interdisciplinary roles, Editorially emphasizes the connection between effective writing and robust software development, fostering an environment that encourages agile methodologies and iterative improvements.
Piictu is a mobile application that enables users to share photos and engage with friends and a wider community through interactive picture-based communication. Users can capture images, add captions, and post them on Piictu and their social networks, encouraging live responses and interactions. This platform serves as an influence-based photo gaming tool, allowing for creative collaboration around ideas and experiences. It offers a simple and enjoyable way for individuals and brands to connect with audiences, making it an effective tool for both personal expression and customer engagement.
Genius
Convertible Note in 2011
Genius Media Group, Inc. operates an online platform that focuses on music intelligence, originally starting as a site for annotating rap lyrics. Founded in 2009 and based in Brooklyn, New York, Genius has evolved to serve a broader audience, providing insights into various music genres beyond hip-hop. The platform attracts over 100 million users monthly, enabling contributors, editors, and musicians to engage in discussions about songs and share their interpretations with a global fan base. In addition to lyrics, Genius features charts and videos, offering a comprehensive view of music and its cultural significance. Renowned artists, including Frank Ocean and Lin-Manuel Miranda, also participate in the platform, contributing their perspectives and enhancing the storytelling aspect of music.
Lascaux
Seed Round in 2011
Lascaux Co. is a company dedicated to revitalizing the enjoyment of art on a large scale. It specializes in developing social networking applications specifically designed for mobile devices, aiming to create an engaging platform that connects users with artistic content and fosters community interaction. Through its innovative approach, Lascaux seeks to make art more accessible and enjoyable for a broader audience, encouraging creativity and participation in the arts.
Livestar
Seed Round in 2011
Livestar is a mobile application designed to provide users with quick and easy recommendations from critics, friends, and individuals with similar tastes. The platform currently focuses on recommendations for restaurants, movies, music, and apps, with plans to expand into additional categories in the future. Founded by Fritz Lanman, a former Microsoft executive and investor, Livestar's engineering team consists mainly of former Amazon engineers. The company has garnered support from a range of prominent investors across Silicon Valley, Seattle, Los Angeles, and New York, reflecting its appeal in the technology and entertainment sectors. Through its user-friendly interface, Livestar facilitates the discovery of content and experiences tailored to individual preferences, enhancing the decision-making process for its users.
OnSwipe
Venture Round in 2011
OnSwipe is a platform designed to enhance the presentation of content and advertising for publishers on touch-enabled devices through web browsers. The company enables media publishers to create visually appealing and interactive experiences that mimic the functionality of native applications and websites. By addressing the increasing demand for optimized content on tablets and other touch devices, OnSwipe simplifies the publishing process, allowing media companies to effectively engage their audiences in a magazine-like format. This focus on improving user experience positions OnSwipe as a valuable solution in an evolving digital landscape.
Extension Entertainment
Seed Round in 2011
Extension Entertainment is a company that specializes in a browser extension designed for Chrome, transforming the web into a personal music library for its users. Founded in March 2010 in New York City, the platform allows individuals to discover and compile MP3 files encountered while browsing the internet. Users can create personalized profiles to curate their music collections, facilitating easy sharing of their favorite tracks with friends and the wider community. This service enhances the music discovery experience by integrating seamlessly into users' online activities.
Bloom Studio
Seed Round in 2011
Bloom Studio Inc., established in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, develops a visual discovery application platform. The company creates applications for iOS, Android, and web platforms that simplify exploration of social media and streaming datasets from sources like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and more. Focusing on audio and video services, Bloom's apps combine data visualization with casual gameplay to offer users engaging ways to discover interesting content within their social networks, media libraries, and locations. Users can authenticate via popular web APIs such as Facebook, Twitter, Netflix, Dropbox, and Google Reader, then choose from a growing collection of 'instruments' to interact with data in novel, playful ways.
Findery
Angel Round in 2011
Findery is a social discovery platform that enhances the exploration of places through user-generated content. It allows individuals to share stories, histories, and unique insights about various locations, creating a rich tapestry of experiences that can be accessed via smartphone. The platform serves as a crowdsourced travel guide, enabling users to document their travels and memories while inviting others to contribute their own narratives. By fostering a community of travelers, adventure-seekers, and storytellers, Findery aims to make the world more engaging and informative, allowing users to discover both local and global destinations through the perspectives of others.
OMGPOP is a prominent developer of social games that caters to various platforms, including Facebook, iPhone, and the open web. The company is recognized for its ability to create engaging real-time game experiences and operates its own destination site, allowing users to enjoy a variety of games. Beyond gaming, OMGPOP offers an online platform where members can interact through chat, share photos, and meet new friends. Additionally, the company retails a range of virtual items, including accessories and game-related merchandise, enhancing user engagement and providing a comprehensive social experience within its gaming ecosystem.
Keep Holdings
Series A in 2010
Keep Holdings Inc., established in 1997 and headquartered in New York, specializes in developing consumer-focused digital platforms. Its primary product is Keep, a mobile application offering workout plans, professional video instructions, training programs, and performance tracking for users seeking fitness and wellness solutions. Additionally, the company provides services centered around advertising, commercial email, and e-commerce, aiming to enhance connections between consumers and brands by leveraging innovative technologies.
Extension Entertainment
Seed Round in 2010
Extension Entertainment is a company that specializes in a browser extension designed for Chrome, transforming the web into a personal music library for its users. Founded in March 2010 in New York City, the platform allows individuals to discover and compile MP3 files encountered while browsing the internet. Users can create personalized profiles to curate their music collections, facilitating easy sharing of their favorite tracks with friends and the wider community. This service enhances the music discovery experience by integrating seamlessly into users' online activities.
UberMedia
Series A in 2010
UberMedia is a technology company headquartered in Pasadena, California, that specializes in targeted mobile advertising. It processes billions of social, demographic, and location signals daily to provide businesses with insights that enhance decision-making and consumer engagement. By delivering dynamic advertising solutions, UberMedia helps Fortune 500 companies across various sectors, including retail, automotive, entertainment, and consumer markets, achieve specific business goals such as increasing customer visits and boosting sales. The company is recognized as a pioneer in its field and has received accolades for its innovative approach.
OMGPOP is a prominent developer of social games that caters to various platforms, including Facebook, iPhone, and the open web. The company is recognized for its ability to create engaging real-time game experiences and operates its own destination site, allowing users to enjoy a variety of games. Beyond gaming, OMGPOP offers an online platform where members can interact through chat, share photos, and meet new friends. Additionally, the company retails a range of virtual items, including accessories and game-related merchandise, enhancing user engagement and providing a comprehensive social experience within its gaming ecosystem.
Tumblr is an online publishing platform designed to enable users to connect, express themselves, and discover content. It allows individuals to share a variety of media, including text, photos, quotes, links, music, and videos, from various devices such as browsers, phones, desktops, or via email. This functionality facilitates the creation of short-form blogs, making it easy for users to post and engage with multimedia content.