Zeno Group
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Zeno Group, Inc. is a public relations and communications firm that provides a range of services including reputation management, corporate communications, brand marketing, healthcare, technology, and idea generation. The company also develops consumer, digital lifestyle, health, and public affairs programs tailored to meet client business objectives. Founded in 1998 and originally named PR21, Zeno Group changed its name in October 2004. It is headquartered in New York City and has additional offices in Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington, D.C. Zeno Group operates as a subsidiary of Daniel J. Edelman, Inc.
Allset Technologies
Venture Round in 2021
Allset Technologies, Inc., commonly known as Allset, is a technology company that operates a mobile application designed to connect restaurants with local diners. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Allset allows users to easily find nearby restaurants, place orders in advance, and pay for their meals without the need for waiting. The platform emphasizes commission-free transactions for restaurants, enabling them to provide online ordering and contactless dining solutions. Additionally, Allset features a rewards program that offers cashback on orders, alongside user-friendly menus and designated pickup areas. The company's focus is on facilitating convenient and efficient dining experiences for users, thereby supporting local restaurants and enhancing customer engagement in busy areas.
LvlUp Ventures
Funding Round in 2021
Founded in 2019, LvlUp Ventures is a global venture capital firm focused on accelerating and investing in top startups across various stages. With over 1500 team members worldwide, the firm reviews thousands of startup applications annually, creating numerous Fortune 500 programs and investment partnerships. LvlUp offers acceleration services for early-stage companies and direct investments for mature seed startups with promising traction.
Embedded Ventures
Venture Round in 2021
Founded in 2020, Embedded Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Los Angeles. It invests in early-stage startups focused on digital engineering, advanced manufacturing, and space infrastructure.
Hopps
Venture Round in 2021
Hopps is a collaboration and upskilling platform for enterprise teams that provides real-time, one-on-one screen-sharing coaching sessions. The platform connects employees with expert instructors tailored to their needs, enabling instant assistance with critical tools and workflows and helping users expand knowledge and skills while performing daily tasks. Its solution guides problem description, matches users with suitable experts, and arranges real-time meetings to resolve issues, supporting smoother business operations and task completion. Launched in 2019 and based in Los Angeles, Hopps focuses on improving workplace productivity through on-demand, expert support.
SteadiPay
Pre Seed Round in 2020
SteadiPay Inc., established in 2017 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, specializes in developing a payment processing application for credit and debit card transactions. The company's core offering is a bank-agnostic cash management platform designed to help small businesses efficiently manage their cash flow. This platform provides real-time visibility into all business accounts, automates cash forecasting, and offers insights to optimize cash management strategies, allowing businesses to focus on strategic growth rather than back-office finance tasks.
Cover is a technology company that specializes in the design, manufacture, and installation of custom backyard studios and guesthouses. Its mission is to provide access to thoughtfully designed and well-built living spaces for a broader audience. By utilizing proprietary design software and a precision manufacturing system, Cover delivers high-quality, energy-efficient housing alternatives in significantly less time than traditional construction methods. The company focuses on enhancing living environments through an efficient process that includes design, permitting, manufacturing, and installation. Initially launched in Los Angeles, Cover is currently accepting pre-orders from customers around the world.
Hopps is a collaboration and upskilling platform for enterprise teams that provides real-time, one-on-one screen-sharing coaching sessions. The platform connects employees with expert instructors tailored to their needs, enabling instant assistance with critical tools and workflows and helping users expand knowledge and skills while performing daily tasks. Its solution guides problem description, matches users with suitable experts, and arranges real-time meetings to resolve issues, supporting smoother business operations and task completion. Launched in 2019 and based in Los Angeles, Hopps focuses on improving workplace productivity through on-demand, expert support.
Steezy
Venture Round in 2020
Steezy is a Los Angeles-based dance education company founded in 2014 that offers in-studio and online dance classes. The business operates a platform with a proprietary video player and learning tools that deliver curated classes across styles such as hip-hop, jazz-funk, whacking, popping, and krump, enabling beginners and experienced dancers to learn from professional choreographers. Its instructors have worked with prominent artists and shows, underscoring the platform's connection to the professional dance world. Steezy aims to broaden dance as a fitness and sporting activity, helping users learn techniques, practice regularly, and participate in a global community of dancers.