MainStreet
Pre Seed Round in 2019
MainStreet, founded in 2019 by Daniel Griffin, Doug Ludlow, and Dan Lindquist in San Jose, California, is a company that assists startups and small to medium-sized businesses in identifying and claiming government incentives, tax credits, deductions, and stimulus funds. Its platform analyzes payroll and accounting systems to align clients with applicable federal, state, and local tax credits while managing legal workflows, ultimately aiming to save clients both time and money. MainStreet charges a flat success fee of 20% upon the disbursement of incentives. In addition to its core services, the company also provides personal finance tips and advice to help consumers grow their wealth and improve their financial well-being. Headquartered in the United States, MainStreet is supported by prominent investors, including SignalFire and Gradient Ventures.
Sorare
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Sorare is a Paris-based company that operates a global fantasy football game, allowing users to manage soccer teams using digital non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Founded in December 2018, Sorare provides a platform where fans can collect, trade, and utilize virtual player cards, facilitating an engaging gaming experience that merges traditional fantasy sports with blockchain technology. The company aims to make cryptocurrency enjoyable and accessible through its innovative approach to fantasy football. Users can buy, sell, and trade official digital collectibles using real-life cryptocurrencies, contributing to a vibrant marketplace for sports enthusiasts. Sorare has demonstrated significant growth, achieving $1.8 million in card sales by December 2020.
MaterialsZone
Seed Round in 2018
MaterialsZone Ltd. is based in Tel Aviv, Israel, and specializes in creating a materials discovery platform that aggregates research and production data from various laboratories worldwide. This platform fosters collaboration among researchers, industry professionals, and service providers by structuring and streamlining data for efficient access and use. MaterialsZone's solution enhances research and development processes by employing machine learning and materials informatics to forecast outcomes, enabling users to discover new materials and optimize production models. The platform facilitates the scaling and testing of these models, which helps design cost-effective and resilient production lines while minimizing failures through predictive analytics. Overall, MaterialsZone aims to accelerate innovation in material science by enabling meaningful insights and better decision-making across the industry.
Deel
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Deel, Inc., also known as Lets Deel, Inc., is a payroll and compliance platform that simplifies the hiring and management of global remote contractors. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers an integrated platform that combines contracts, payments, and tax compliance into a single interface. This allows businesses to efficiently manage the complexities of hiring international employees while ensuring adherence to local regulations. Deel's services include automated payment processing, invoicing, customer support, and insurance products related to employment. The platform is designed to enhance the experience for both organizations and contractors, streamlining the onboarding process and facilitating seamless payroll operations worldwide.
Notion is a comprehensive productivity and collaboration platform that integrates note-taking, task management, and database features into a single user-friendly interface. It enables users to create customizable workspaces tailored for various functions such as personal organization, project management, and team collaboration. Notion provides a range of templates for distinct tasks, including customer relationship management and content management, making it suitable for both individuals and teams. Additionally, the platform supports integration with popular external tools like Google Calendar, Slack, and GitHub, further enhancing its versatility. Notion also features an AI component that aids users in tasks such as text generation and predictive analytics, contributing to improved efficiency and workflow management.
CoinTracker
Pre Seed Round in 2018
CoinTracker is a cryptocurrency portfolio and tax management platform that facilitates the tracking of digital assets and ensures compliance with tax regulations. It automatically syncs transactions from various exchanges and wallets into a unified dashboard, allowing users to view their portfolios and manage their investments effectively. The platform calculates cost basis and capital gains, providing users with essential tax information and insights into their cryptocurrency activities. By pooling balances and transactions, CoinTracker helps users visualize the movement of their assets across different wallets and exchanges, simplifying the process of filing taxes related to cryptocurrency holdings.
Aeris
Venture Round in 2017
Aeris Communications, Inc. specializes in machine-to-machine (M2M) and Internet of Things (IoT) communications services, providing infrastructure-as-a-service solutions tailored for enterprises and operators. The company operates a cellular network exclusively designed for machines, ensuring reliable and efficient data transmission. Its offerings include AerCloud, an application enablement platform that allows developers to collect, store, and analyze machine data; AerPort, which aids organizations in managing their M2M programs; and AerCore, a core network infrastructure for processing M2M transactions. Additionally, Aeris provides AerB/OSS for billing and operations, AerConnect for cellular connectivity, and Aeris Cloud Connect for secure connections to customer cloud instances. The company's solutions support various applications, including telematics, remote healthcare monitoring, and security systems, enabling clients to optimize operations and uncover new revenue opportunities. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Aeris also has offices in Chicago and Coral Springs, as well as data centers in the U.S. and Europe.
Verbit
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Verbit is an artificial intelligence company founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York. It specializes in transcription and captioning solutions that leverage automated speech recognition technology. By transforming both live and recorded audio and video into text, Verbit serves various industries including education, legal, media, and enterprise. Its offerings extend beyond traditional transcription to include audio description, translation, dubbing, and note-taking services, enhancing the accessibility and usability of spoken content. Additionally, Verbit develops generative AI applications aimed at unlocking the value of audio and video files, making information more searchable and actionable for organizations.
Cherre operates a cloud-based platform that collects, resolves, and manages both public and private real estate data. The company provides tools for document analysis, price evaluation, asset reporting, and real-time data dashboards, catering to agents, investors, insurers, enterprises, and service providers in the real estate industry. Cherre's platform enables clients to automate workflows, optimize processes, reduce risks, and identify opportunities by enhancing data quality and governance. The company partners with major data providers and solution providers to create an ecosystem that supports comprehensive data needs for its clients. Founded in 2016 and based in New York, Cherre aims to improve decision-making confidence through better data management.
Wemark is a blockchain-based marketplace that facilitates direct licensing of digital content, initially focusing on photography. By eliminating intermediaries, the platform allows photographers to license their work directly to customers, significantly reducing transaction fees by up to 75% compared to traditional stock photography agencies. Wemark's marketplace is designed to ensure security, authenticity, and transparency through peer-to-peer transactions, enabling a global exchange of digital property. The company's mission is to empower creators by providing them with greater control over their work and the ability to engage in cost-effective transactions.
Umoove
Convertible Note in 2016
Umoove Ltd. is a technology company based in Jerusalem, Israel, specializing in face and eye tracking applications for smartphones and tablets equipped with front-facing cameras. Founded in 2010, Umoove has developed an innovative interpretation layer that translates facial and eye movements into interactive data, facilitating engagement across various sectors such as gaming, advertising, analytics, eyewear, security, and healthcare. The company's flagship product, uHealth, launched in 2015, offers eye-based therapies aimed at improving attention and focus for individuals with neurological disorders like ADHD and Alzheimer's. Umoove's technology does not require any additional hardware, making it accessible for integration into existing devices. Additionally, the company supports eye tracking research in leading universities and provides a software development kit (SDK) to qualifying third-party developers across multiple industries.
BottleBooking
Seed Round in 2014
BottleBooking is a company that specializes in event management software tailored for nightclubs and hospitality venues. Its platform allows users to book VIP tables at premier nightclubs globally and provides access to luxury services. The software centralizes reservations and guest lists, streamlining the management process for venues. It enables effective coordination among team members and enhances the guest experience through real-time notifications. By simplifying table management and guest interactions, BottleBooking helps venues efficiently welcome their clients and optimize their hospitality services.
Umoove
Venture Round in 2014
Umoove Ltd. is a technology company based in Jerusalem, Israel, specializing in face and eye tracking applications for smartphones and tablets equipped with front-facing cameras. Founded in 2010, Umoove has developed an innovative interpretation layer that translates facial and eye movements into interactive data, facilitating engagement across various sectors such as gaming, advertising, analytics, eyewear, security, and healthcare. The company's flagship product, uHealth, launched in 2015, offers eye-based therapies aimed at improving attention and focus for individuals with neurological disorders like ADHD and Alzheimer's. Umoove's technology does not require any additional hardware, making it accessible for integration into existing devices. Additionally, the company supports eye tracking research in leading universities and provides a software development kit (SDK) to qualifying third-party developers across multiple industries.