Blisce

Blisce is an international investment management company focused on private equity and venture capital opportunities in technology companies and startups. It operates through Blisce Advisors in Paris and Blisce US in New York, providing direct advisory services and venture investment activity on behalf of the organization. It targets growth-stage opportunities and supports founders building mission-driven global consumer brands and technology companies, typically at early growth stages prior to an initial public offering.

Sam Giber

Partner

Charles-Henri Prevost

General Partner and COO

63 past transactions

Wecasa

Series B in 2024
Founded in 2016, Wecasa operates a home service reservations platform offering house cleaning, wellness care, hair dressing, private teaching, and massage booking services. With over 3000 independent professionals across Paris, major French cities, London, and expanding into more European locations, Wecasa aims to simplify access to reliable care services for improved quality of life.

Evroc

Series A in 2024
Evroc offers next-generation cloud services designed for Europe's digital future. It provides computing, storage, networking, application integration, and developer tools, ensuring data is securely hosted within the European Union.

Lokki

Series A in 2024
Lokki offers a modular web platform for equipment rental businesses to manage bookings, inventory, and administrative tasks in one place. Designed to be tailored to different rental activities, it helps streamline daily operations, enhance the customer experience, and reduce reliance on paper and spreadsheets. By consolidating rental activity into a single tool, Lokki aims to save time, minimize mistakes, and improve online presence, enabling rental companies to focus on growth and profitability.

Arbor

Series A in 2024
Arbor is a home energy advisor that assist you automatically decrease your electric rate on an ongoing basis for free.

Reforest'Action

Venture Round in 2024
Reforest'Action is an environmental restoration organization that preserves, restores, and creates forests worldwide. It offers climate solutions, regenerative agriculture, urban forestry, and related projects, helping businesses design initiatives that deliver ecosystem stability, combat climate change, protect biodiversity, and support local communities.

Sorella Care

Seed Round in 2024
Sorella Care operates a network of multidisciplinary healthcare centers, specializing in women's health. They provide comprehensive care pathways, covering gynecology, obstetrics, cardiology, physiotherapy, ultrasound, and psychology. Sorella's approach emphasizes empowering women to take control of their health, offering confidential spaces for discussing intimate subjects and ensuring continuity of care before and after consultations. Their mission is to ensure every woman, regardless of age, has access to such specialized care.

Local Infusion

Series A in 2023
Local Infusion is an operator of an ambulatory infusion therapy center that specializes in delivering care for chronic autoimmune diseases. The company provides infusion therapies and qualified pharmaceuticals sourced from U.S. companies, focusing on enhancing patient outcomes while streamlining the treatment process for healthcare providers. By prioritizing affordability and efficiency, Local Infusion aims to facilitate appropriate treatment for patients, ultimately improving their overall healthcare experience.

Reforest'Action

Series A in 2023
Reforest'Action is an environmental restoration organization that preserves, restores, and creates forests worldwide. It offers climate solutions, regenerative agriculture, urban forestry, and related projects, helping businesses design initiatives that deliver ecosystem stability, combat climate change, protect biodiversity, and support local communities.

Welcome to the Jungle

Series C in 2023
Welcome to the Jungle is a multi-channel media company focused on enhancing the professional lives of individuals. It provides a diverse range of high-quality content, including articles, videos, podcasts, and events, aimed at helping young professionals redefine their relationship with work. The company operates an online job platform that assists employers, particularly in small and medium enterprises, in the recruitment process. This platform features resume screening software to match candidates with appropriate skills, tracks applications, and facilitates onboarding. Additionally, Welcome to the Jungle offers a comprehensive website with over 3,300 detailed company profiles, complete with photos, videos, and statistics, providing valuable insights for job seekers and enabling them to make informed decisions in their job search.

Imperfect Foods

Convertible Note in 2022
Imperfect Foods, Inc. is an online grocery delivery service based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. The company specializes in rescuing and redistributing food across various categories, including produce, shelf-stable goods, dairy, meat, and seafood, with a strong emphasis on reducing food waste and supporting farmers. By offering fruits, vegetables, and mixed grocery boxes, Imperfect Foods aims to provide consumers with healthy, seasonal food products at discounted prices compared to traditional grocery stores. The company operates in several areas, including Oakland, Berkeley, and Concord, delivering directly to homes and offices. Its mission-driven approach highlights its commitment to sustainability in the food system, positioning it for long-term success in the evolving grocery market.

Too Good To Go

Venture Round in 2022
Too Good To Go is a mobile-based platform that connects consumers with unsold food from restaurants, bakeries, supermarkets, and other food retailers to reduce food waste. The app enables users to discover nearby outlets and purchase surplus food at reduced prices, often through curated bags or baskets. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Europe, the company aims to minimize food waste by facilitating real-time access to edible surplus inventory and helping businesses recover value from unsold stock. It operates across multiple countries, promoting a world where produced food is consumed rather than wasted.

Talkiatry

Series B in 2022
Talkiatry is a provider of virtual, in-network psychiatry services, connecting patients with a team of over 300 licensed psychiatrists. The company focuses on delivering evaluation, diagnosis, and personalized treatment plans, including medication management, for various mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and substance use disorders. By employing an interactive process with evidence-based scales, Talkiatry facilitates on-the-spot preliminary diagnoses and assessments, thereby enhancing access to quality mental health care. The company's mission is to make high-quality psychiatric services both accessible and convenient for patients seeking treatment.

Dapper Labs

Series D in 2021
Founded in 2018, Dapper Labs develops blockchain-based platforms that bring non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and innovative digital experiences to fans worldwide. Its flagship product, NBA Top Shot, engages consumers with their favorite brands by creating communities centered around ownership and creativity.

Empower

Series B in 2021
Empower is a fintech company dedicated to improving access to affordable credit for everyday Americans. It offers innovative features such as instant cash advances, automatic savings plans, and low-cost credit lines to help users manage their finances effectively.

Wecasa

Series A in 2021
Founded in 2016, Wecasa operates a home service reservations platform offering house cleaning, wellness care, hair dressing, private teaching, and massage booking services. With over 3000 independent professionals across Paris, major French cities, London, and expanding into more European locations, Wecasa aims to simplify access to reliable care services for improved quality of life.

Redesign Health

Venture Round in 2021
Founded in 2018, Redesign Health is a global venture builder empowering founders to launch and scale transformative healthcare companies. Since its inception, it has supported over two dozen companies impacting more than ten million lives across various healthcare sectors.

Forward

Series D in 2021
Forward is a startup focused on transforming healthcare delivery by incorporating advanced technologies that have been underutilized in the industry, such as sensors, mobile applications, and artificial intelligence. Founded in January 2016 by former executives from Google and Uber, Forward operates primary care clinics that emphasize personalized patient care. Through its mobile application and natural language processing system, the company enhances healthcare services, offering features like body scanning, genetic screening, real-time blood testing, and home monitoring of vital signs. These innovations empower patients to take control of their health, promote transparency, and foster better collaboration with their primary care physicians. Backed by prominent investors and entrepreneurs, Forward aims to redefine the patient experience in healthcare.

Imperfect Foods

Series D in 2021
Imperfect Foods, Inc. is an online grocery delivery service based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. The company specializes in rescuing and redistributing food across various categories, including produce, shelf-stable goods, dairy, meat, and seafood, with a strong emphasis on reducing food waste and supporting farmers. By offering fruits, vegetables, and mixed grocery boxes, Imperfect Foods aims to provide consumers with healthy, seasonal food products at discounted prices compared to traditional grocery stores. The company operates in several areas, including Oakland, Berkeley, and Concord, delivering directly to homes and offices. Its mission-driven approach highlights its commitment to sustainability in the food system, positioning it for long-term success in the evolving grocery market.

Too Good To Go

Venture Round in 2021
Too Good To Go is a mobile-based platform that connects consumers with unsold food from restaurants, bakeries, supermarkets, and other food retailers to reduce food waste. The app enables users to discover nearby outlets and purchase surplus food at reduced prices, often through curated bags or baskets. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Europe, the company aims to minimize food waste by facilitating real-time access to edible surplus inventory and helping businesses recover value from unsold stock. It operates across multiple countries, promoting a world where produced food is consumed rather than wasted.

Too Good To Go

Venture Round in 2021
Too Good To Go is a mobile-based platform that connects consumers with unsold food from restaurants, bakeries, supermarkets, and other food retailers to reduce food waste. The app enables users to discover nearby outlets and purchase surplus food at reduced prices, often through curated bags or baskets. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Europe, the company aims to minimize food waste by facilitating real-time access to edible surplus inventory and helping businesses recover value from unsold stock. It operates across multiple countries, promoting a world where produced food is consumed rather than wasted.

Too Good To Go

Venture Round in 2021
Too Good To Go is a mobile-based platform that connects consumers with unsold food from restaurants, bakeries, supermarkets, and other food retailers to reduce food waste. The app enables users to discover nearby outlets and purchase surplus food at reduced prices, often through curated bags or baskets. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Europe, the company aims to minimize food waste by facilitating real-time access to edible surplus inventory and helping businesses recover value from unsold stock. It operates across multiple countries, promoting a world where produced food is consumed rather than wasted.

Too Good To Go

Series B in 2020
Too Good To Go is a mobile-based platform that connects consumers with unsold food from restaurants, bakeries, supermarkets, and other food retailers to reduce food waste. The app enables users to discover nearby outlets and purchase surplus food at reduced prices, often through curated bags or baskets. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Europe, the company aims to minimize food waste by facilitating real-time access to edible surplus inventory and helping businesses recover value from unsold stock. It operates across multiple countries, promoting a world where produced food is consumed rather than wasted.

Headspace

Series C in 2020
Headspace is a mental health technology company that provides a digital platform for mindfulness and emotional well‑being. Its mobile app offers guided meditations, sleep aids, and mindfulness programs for work, relationships, and health. The service expands beyond meditation to include clinical content, coaching, therapy, psychiatry, and AI‑driven care navigation, allowing individuals, employees, and health plan members to access personalized support. Headspace partners with organizations to deliver corporate wellness programs that improve employee productivity and well‑being.

MWM

Series B in 2020
Founded in 2012, MWM is a global leader in creative app publishing with over 600 million downloads. The company focuses on innovating user-friendly products through internal AI technologies and offers popular apps such as edjing MIX for music mixing and Color Pop AI for photo editing.

Headspace

Series C in 2020
Headspace is a mental health technology company that provides a digital platform for mindfulness and emotional well‑being. Its mobile app offers guided meditations, sleep aids, and mindfulness programs for work, relationships, and health. The service expands beyond meditation to include clinical content, coaching, therapy, psychiatry, and AI‑driven care navigation, allowing individuals, employees, and health plan members to access personalized support. Headspace partners with organizations to deliver corporate wellness programs that improve employee productivity and well‑being.

Brut

Series B in 2019
Brut is an international digital media company specializing in short-form video content. It covers a wide range of topics including politics, technology, culture, and social justice, reaching over 150 million viewers worldwide monthly.

Dice

Series B in 2019
DICE is a London-based company founded in 2014 that provides an online platform for discovering and purchasing tickets to live shows and events worldwide. Operating in markets such as the UK, US, France, Italy, Spain, India, and Australia, DICE aims to facilitate access to live performances and enhance the experience for fans. The platform not only enables users to book tickets for various events but also focuses on promoting artists and expanding their reach through live streaming options. By simplifying the ticket purchasing process and connecting fans with their favorite artists, DICE encourages greater attendance at live events.

Dice

Series B in 2019
DICE is a London-based company founded in 2014 that provides an online platform for discovering and purchasing tickets to live shows and events worldwide. Operating in markets such as the UK, US, France, Italy, Spain, India, and Australia, DICE aims to facilitate access to live performances and enhance the experience for fans. The platform not only enables users to book tickets for various events but also focuses on promoting artists and expanding their reach through live streaming options. By simplifying the ticket purchasing process and connecting fans with their favorite artists, DICE encourages greater attendance at live events.

Candid

Series B in 2019
Candid Care Co. provides at-home orthodontic solutions through the delivery of customized clear aligners. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, with an additional office in Columbus, Ohio, the company simplifies the teeth straightening process by sending clients an impression kit to create models of their smiles. These models are then reviewed by licensed orthodontists who develop a personalized treatment plan and design a set of aligners tailored to the client's needs. Candid's approach allows customers to achieve their desired smile in an average of five months, all without needing to visit a dental office. The aligners are made from Bisphenol A-free plastic, which minimizes irritation compared to traditional braces, making the experience more comfortable for users.

Hubble Contacts

Venture Round in 2018
Hubble Contacts provides contact lenses and eyewear at affordable prices with a focus on simplicity and convenience. Originated to make eye care accessible to as many people as possible, it has evolved to include high-quality eyeglasses and sunglasses in its product lineup. The company emphasizes an easy, hassle-free shopping experience and strong customer service to reduce the typical friction of reordering lenses and selecting frames. Guided by a mission to improve accessibility and affordability in eye care, Hubble Contacts seeks to offer reliable products and responsive support through a dedicated team.

Bird

Series C in 2018
Bird designs and operates a micro-mobility platform offering shared personal electric vehicles, such as e-scooters and electric bicycles, to urban communities. The platform coordinates with cities to provide affordable, sustainable transportation that can be picked up and dropped off anywhere, reducing car trips and traffic while supporting integration with public transit. The service operates in multiple markets, including Canada, and features a user profile and a network for sharing vehicles among members, with options to access additional electric mobility products as the platform expands.

Candid

Convertible Note in 2018
Candid Care Co. provides at-home orthodontic solutions through the delivery of customized clear aligners. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, with an additional office in Columbus, Ohio, the company simplifies the teeth straightening process by sending clients an impression kit to create models of their smiles. These models are then reviewed by licensed orthodontists who develop a personalized treatment plan and design a set of aligners tailored to the client's needs. Candid's approach allows customers to achieve their desired smile in an average of five months, all without needing to visit a dental office. The aligners are made from Bisphenol A-free plastic, which minimizes irritation compared to traditional braces, making the experience more comfortable for users.

MYCS

Series B in 2018
MYCS, co-founded in Berlin in May 2014 by entrepreneurs Christoph Jung, Kachun To, Claudio Bredfeldt, and Kai Sap, aims to transform the furniture buying experience by prioritizing customization. Launched in mid-2015, the company features a photorealistic 3D online configurator that significantly enhances the consumer's ability to personalize furniture. This innovative approach has made customization a standard expectation in the industry. Within its first year, MYCS achieved a run rate of €5 million, demonstrating strong market traction. Notably, the company boasts a high customer retention rate, with one in three customers returning within an 18-month period, reflecting satisfaction and loyalty to the brand.

Knotel Holdings

Series B in 2018
Knotel Holdings is a global flexible workspace platform that specializes in providing customized office spaces for established and growing companies. With a portfolio exceeding 5 million square feet across more than 300 locations worldwide, Knotel aims to enhance the work experience by tailoring environments to meet the specific needs of its clients. The company offers a flexible pricing structure, allowing businesses to avoid the risks associated with long-term leases and enabling them to concentrate on their core operations and culture. By transforming commercial real estate, Knotel supports companies in optimizing their workspaces to foster productivity and innovation.

Stadium Goods

Convertible Note in 2018
Stadium Goods is an online marketplace specializing in the retail of premium sneakers, streetwear footwear, and apparel. Founded in 2015 by John McPheters and Jed Stiller, the company is headquartered in New York City and operates both online and through a physical store in Soho. Stadium Goods curates a diverse selection of authentic products, catering to men, women, and children, and serves a global customer base. As of January 2019, it functions as a subsidiary of Farfetch Limited.

Harry's

Series D in 2017
Founded in 2012, Harry's is a New York-based company that manufactures and sells high-quality shaving products. Its product range includes razors, shaving creams, grooming kits, and face care products, available both individually and through a subscription service.

Le Tote

Series C in 2017
Le Tote, Inc. is an online platform that offers women's apparel and accessories for rent in the United States. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company provides a wide range of clothing items, including dresses, tops, skirts, pants, and various accessories such as jewelry and handbags. Le Tote employs a data-driven approach to retail, utilizing algorithms and a proprietary style and personalization engine to enhance the shopping experience for its customers. The service aims to replicate the offline behavior of swapping and sharing clothes, facilitating a convenient fashion rental experience through its online portal. However, on August 2, 2020, Le Tote, Inc. and its affiliates filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.

Casper

Series C in 2017
Casper Sleep Inc. is a company that designs and sells a variety of sleep products, including mattresses, pillows, sheets, duvets, and bedroom furniture. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, the company aims to provide consumers with high-quality sleep solutions while eliminating inflated prices typically associated with traditional retail models. Casper's products are developed in-house by a team of experienced engineers, ensuring comfort and innovation. The company distributes its offerings through an e-commerce platform, a network of retail stores, and various retail partners across the United States, Canada, and Europe. In addition to its core product line, Casper also provides sleep accessories and technology, catering to the diverse needs of customers seeking better sleep.

All Turtles

Venture Round in 2017
All Turtles is a venture builder established in 2017, headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas. It partners with founding teams to create practical AI solutions for everyday problems, resulting in products such as Butter.ai, Disco, DoNotPay, and others.

Adore Me

Secondary Market in 2017
Adore Me is a New York-based lingerie e-commerce startup that aims to disrupt the traditional lingerie industry by providing affordable and inclusive fashion. With a workforce of over 130 employees across the US and Europe, the company offers a diverse range of products, including bras, panties, swimwear, corsets, and sleepwear, in sizes from petite to plus. Adore Me focuses on creating a body-positive shopping experience, allowing women to embrace their individuality. Each month, the brand introduces 50-60 new designs targeted at urban Millennial consumers. In addition to online shopping, customers can visit the Adore Me showroom in New York City and select retail locations. The company has garnered recognition for its innovative approach, being honored with awards such as the 2017 Customer Engagement Awards and accolades from Crain’s and Business Insider for its rapid growth and market impact.

Managed by Q

Series C in 2016
Managed by Q Inc. is a workplace management platform headquartered in New York, New York, that streamlines the operation of office environments. Founded in 2013, the company provides a comprehensive range of services, including on-demand cleaning, maintenance, IT support, and security. Its technology platform serves as an all-in-one solution for businesses, connecting them to essential services such as supply replenishment, task management, and project management, which encompasses pre-lease planning, vendor management, office design, and renovations. By facilitating seamless office operations, Managed by Q aims to save time and resources for businesses while promoting economic empowerment through job creation and support for small businesses. The company operates in key markets, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and San Francisco.

Teads

Secondary Market in 2016
Teads, Inc. is a company that specializes in creating enterprise software for digital branding, primarily through its video advertising supply side platform (SSP) designed for publishers and brands. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Chicago and California, Teads enables clients to generate outstream video advertising inventory and effectively monetize it via their sales forces, third parties, and programmatic buying. The platform offers an omnichannel solution for programmatic digital advertising across a global network of premium media, integrating technologies for buy-side, sell-side, creative, and data optimization. By providing brand-safe and engaging ad experiences, Teads reaches billions of unique users, enhancing the effectiveness of digital advertising transactions and delivering sustainable business outcomes for advertisers and agencies.

Spotify

Secondary Market in 2016
Spotify offers a digital music-streaming service, providing on-demand access to songs across various devices. It enables users to search and discover music collections, build playlists, share music via social networks, and receive personalized recommendations based on listening history.

Placemeter

Venture Round in 2016
Placemeter Inc. is an urban intelligence platform based in New York City that specializes in transforming live video and archival footage into structured data regarding activity in physical locations. Founded in 2012, the company utilizes proprietary computer vision technology and real-time algorithms to analyze patterns in pedestrian and vehicular traffic, as well as to monitor various environmental metrics such as occupancy rates, wait times, and sound levels. Placemeter's solutions cater to smart cities, out-of-home advertisers, and retailers, offering insights that enhance business optimization, customer engagement, and urban safety. By quantifying and predicting traffic patterns, Placemeter aims to foster stronger businesses and more innovative neighborhoods. As of November 30, 2016, Placemeter operates as a subsidiary of Arlo Technologies, Inc.

Managed by Q

Series B in 2016
Managed by Q Inc. is a workplace management platform headquartered in New York, New York, that streamlines the operation of office environments. Founded in 2013, the company provides a comprehensive range of services, including on-demand cleaning, maintenance, IT support, and security. Its technology platform serves as an all-in-one solution for businesses, connecting them to essential services such as supply replenishment, task management, and project management, which encompasses pre-lease planning, vendor management, office design, and renovations. By facilitating seamless office operations, Managed by Q aims to save time and resources for businesses while promoting economic empowerment through job creation and support for small businesses. The company operates in key markets, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and San Francisco.

Spotify

Secondary Market in 2016
Spotify offers a digital music-streaming service, providing on-demand access to songs across various devices. It enables users to search and discover music collections, build playlists, share music via social networks, and receive personalized recommendations based on listening history.

Boxed

Series C in 2016
Boxed is an online bulk grocery retailer founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York. The company provides a wholesale club experience for modern shoppers, offering a wide range of products including groceries, snacks, beverages, and household items without requiring membership fees. Boxed operates primarily through its retail segment, which sells bulk-sized consumer goods to both individuals and businesses across the continental United States. Additionally, it has a Software & Services segment that focuses on the development and marketing of proprietary software solutions. With its innovative mobile app, Boxed offers direct-to-door delivery, making it convenient for customers to access their favorite warehouse club products.

CaaStle

Series A in 2015
CaaStle operates a subscription-based platform that enables retailers to offer clothing as a service (CaaS) to consumers. This model allows customers access to apparel on demand, promoting sustainability and enhancing the consumer experience.

BlaBlaCar

Series D in 2015
BlaBlaCar is a leading long-distance carpooling community that connects drivers with empty seats to passengers seeking affordable travel options. The platform facilitates shared rides, allowing members to reduce transportation costs and minimize their environmental impact. Users can create detailed profiles and specify their preferred level of conversation during the journey, which fosters a secure and trust-based community. Operating in 22 countries, including various regions in Europe, Russia, Turkey, Mexico, Brazil, and India, BlaBlaCar offers a user-friendly website and mobile applications that streamline the connection between drivers and passengers. Headquartered in Paris, the company has established a global network that emphasizes community trust and shared travel experiences.

Casper

Series B in 2015
Casper Sleep Inc. is a company that designs and sells a variety of sleep products, including mattresses, pillows, sheets, duvets, and bedroom furniture. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, the company aims to provide consumers with high-quality sleep solutions while eliminating inflated prices typically associated with traditional retail models. Casper's products are developed in-house by a team of experienced engineers, ensuring comfort and innovation. The company distributes its offerings through an e-commerce platform, a network of retail stores, and various retail partners across the United States, Canada, and Europe. In addition to its core product line, Casper also provides sleep accessories and technology, catering to the diverse needs of customers seeking better sleep.

Teads

Secondary Market in 2015
Teads, Inc. is a company that specializes in creating enterprise software for digital branding, primarily through its video advertising supply side platform (SSP) designed for publishers and brands. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Chicago and California, Teads enables clients to generate outstream video advertising inventory and effectively monetize it via their sales forces, third parties, and programmatic buying. The platform offers an omnichannel solution for programmatic digital advertising across a global network of premium media, integrating technologies for buy-side, sell-side, creative, and data optimization. By providing brand-safe and engaging ad experiences, Teads reaches billions of unique users, enhancing the effectiveness of digital advertising transactions and delivering sustainable business outcomes for advertisers and agencies.

Harry's

Series C in 2015
Founded in 2012, Harry's is a New York-based company that manufactures and sells high-quality shaving products. Its product range includes razors, shaving creams, grooming kits, and face care products, available both individually and through a subscription service.

Pinterest

Secondary Market in 2015
Pinterest is a visual discovery and bookmarking platform headquartered in San Francisco that enables users to find inspiration and ideas across categories such as recipes, home and fashion, travel, and more. The service presents visual recommendations based on user interests and allows saving images on thematic boards, following others, and sharing ideas. It operates as a social media platform focused on product and idea discovery, with a global user base of more than 500 million monthly active users, two-thirds of whom are female. It was founded in 2008 and generates revenue primarily through digital advertising.

Spotify

Secondary Market in 2014
Spotify offers a digital music-streaming service, providing on-demand access to songs across various devices. It enables users to search and discover music collections, build playlists, share music via social networks, and receive personalized recommendations based on listening history.

Kik

Series C in 2014
Kik, founded in 2009 by a group of University of Waterloo students, is a mobile messaging application based in Waterloo, Ontario. The company aims to facilitate connections among users, services, and businesses, particularly targeting a teenage audience. Kik offers features that allow users to share their feelings and engage with friends and family, as well as chatbots for entertainment. With over 300 million registered users, Kik has established itself as a popular messaging platform, with more than 40% of young Americans using it as their primary messaging app. Users typically spend an average of 35 minutes per session within the app, reflecting its strong engagement. The company is supported by notable venture capitalists and has raised significant funding, with Tencent, the creator of WeChat, as a strategic investor.

Placemeter

Series A in 2014
Placemeter Inc. is an urban intelligence platform based in New York City that specializes in transforming live video and archival footage into structured data regarding activity in physical locations. Founded in 2012, the company utilizes proprietary computer vision technology and real-time algorithms to analyze patterns in pedestrian and vehicular traffic, as well as to monitor various environmental metrics such as occupancy rates, wait times, and sound levels. Placemeter's solutions cater to smart cities, out-of-home advertisers, and retailers, offering insights that enhance business optimization, customer engagement, and urban safety. By quantifying and predicting traffic patterns, Placemeter aims to foster stronger businesses and more innovative neighborhoods. As of November 30, 2016, Placemeter operates as a subsidiary of Arlo Technologies, Inc.

Pinterest

Series F in 2014
Pinterest is a visual discovery and bookmarking platform headquartered in San Francisco that enables users to find inspiration and ideas across categories such as recipes, home and fashion, travel, and more. The service presents visual recommendations based on user interests and allows saving images on thematic boards, following others, and sharing ideas. It operates as a social media platform focused on product and idea discovery, with a global user base of more than 500 million monthly active users, two-thirds of whom are female. It was founded in 2008 and generates revenue primarily through digital advertising.

Alibaba Group

Secondary Market in 2014
Alibaba Group facilitates online marketplaces connecting buyers and sellers globally. It specializes in retail and wholesale transactions via platforms like Taobao and Tmall. Additionally, it offers cloud computing services and digital media entertainment.

Feedly

Seed Round in 2014
Feedly is a news aggregator that enables professionals to connect with content essential for their personal and professional growth. The platform compiles and organizes news feeds from various online sources, allowing users to follow topics of interest, stay informed about current events, and enhance their skills. By providing easy access to blogs, websites, and other content sources, Feedly facilitates a deeper engagement with information that supports users in mastering their crafts or learning new concepts. The underlying infrastructure, known as Feedly Cloud, serves as a marketplace connecting readers with a wide array of publishers, enriching the reading experience for those eager to gain insights and knowledge.

Pinterest

Series E in 2013
Pinterest is a visual discovery and bookmarking platform headquartered in San Francisco that enables users to find inspiration and ideas across categories such as recipes, home and fashion, travel, and more. The service presents visual recommendations based on user interests and allows saving images on thematic boards, following others, and sharing ideas. It operates as a social media platform focused on product and idea discovery, with a global user base of more than 500 million monthly active users, two-thirds of whom are female. It was founded in 2008 and generates revenue primarily through digital advertising.

Gwynnie Bee

Venture Round in 2013
Gwynnie Bee Inc., founded in 2011 and based in Long Island City, New York, operates an online fashion retail business specializing in a clothing rental subscription service for women. The company provides subscribers with access to a variety of dresses, tops, and bottoms, allowing them to discover, experience, and enjoy great clothing without the stress of traditional shopping or ownership. Gwynnie Bee aims to offer all the benefits of high-quality fashion without the typical boundaries associated with purchasing clothes.

Pinterest

Series D in 2013
Pinterest is a visual discovery and bookmarking platform headquartered in San Francisco that enables users to find inspiration and ideas across categories such as recipes, home and fashion, travel, and more. The service presents visual recommendations based on user interests and allows saving images on thematic boards, following others, and sharing ideas. It operates as a social media platform focused on product and idea discovery, with a global user base of more than 500 million monthly active users, two-thirds of whom are female. It was founded in 2008 and generates revenue primarily through digital advertising.

Placemeter

Pre Seed Round in 2012
Placemeter Inc. is an urban intelligence platform based in New York City that specializes in transforming live video and archival footage into structured data regarding activity in physical locations. Founded in 2012, the company utilizes proprietary computer vision technology and real-time algorithms to analyze patterns in pedestrian and vehicular traffic, as well as to monitor various environmental metrics such as occupancy rates, wait times, and sound levels. Placemeter's solutions cater to smart cities, out-of-home advertisers, and retailers, offering insights that enhance business optimization, customer engagement, and urban safety. By quantifying and predicting traffic patterns, Placemeter aims to foster stronger businesses and more innovative neighborhoods. As of November 30, 2016, Placemeter operates as a subsidiary of Arlo Technologies, Inc.
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