BoxGroup

BoxGroup Services, LLC is a New York-based venture capital firm that specializes in early-stage investments, focusing primarily on pre-seed, seed, and early Series A rounds. Established in 2009, the firm invests in a diverse range of industries, including technology, healthcare, fintech, life sciences, e-commerce, and marketplaces, with a particular emphasis on disruptive innovations. BoxGroup typically allocates between $50,000 and $500,000 per investment and does not seek board seats or ownership stakes in the companies it funds. The firm aims to support visionary entrepreneurs who are at the forefront of developing new markets or redefining existing ones, and it actively invests in key hubs such as New York City, Silicon Valley, and Los Angeles. Founded by David Tisch and Adam Rothenberg, BoxGroup is recognized for its commitment to nurturing early-stage companies that have the potential to become category-defining businesses.

Brian Aledort

CFO

Zodi Chalat

Investor

Adina Davis

Principal

Claire Goldsmith

Investor

Disha Karale

Investor

Nimi Katragadda

Partner and Investor

Gregory Rosen

Investor and Partner

Greg Rosen

Partner

Adam Rothenberg

Partner

Claire Smilow

Executive Investor

Past deals in Facial Recognition

Footprint

Seed Round in 2022
Footprint is a developer of an identity verification platform designed to enhance how companies gather and manage user information. The platform offers tools for verifying, authenticating, and securing identities efficiently and cost-effectively. With features such as one-click Know Your Customer (KYC) processes and a secure data vault, Footprint simplifies user onboarding and allows businesses to manage sensitive data without friction. By enabling the creation of a shared knowledge database of bad actors, Footprint supports clients in expanding their user base while empowering consumers to maintain control over their personal information.

Opal Security

Series A in 2022
Developer of a unified identity management platform designed for modern enterprises. The company aggregates identity and access data to provide visibility and defense-in-depth infrastructure for mission-critical systems, enabling enterprises to discover anomalous identity risks and remediate them in minutes.

Itsme

Series A in 2021
Itsme creates high fidelity Avatars and Environments that enable the World to feel closer together. Millions of people use Itsme to explore the world, meet new people, and grow meaningful friendships without the constraints of physical space

Element

Series A in 2018
Element Inc. specializes in developing and distributing mobile-based platforms for biometric identity solutions. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, the company focuses on enhancing digital identity access, particularly in regions like Asia and Africa where many individuals lack proper identification. Element's innovative approach leverages mobile deep learning technology to create efficient and inclusive systems. The company's offerings include the development of immunization platforms, connected diagnostics, digital identity services for healthcare providers, and access to financial services and digital payments. By collaborating with partners worldwide, Element aims to promote sustainable development and improve access to essential services for underserved populations.

OpenSpace

Seed Round in 2017
OpenSpace offers photo documentation which is automatically pinned to plan location with AI. It specializes in computer vision and construction. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Perceptive Automata

Seed Round in 2017
Perceptive Automata, Inc. specializes in machine learning and computer vision technologies aimed at predicting human behavior to enhance the safety and efficacy of automated vehicles. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company addresses a critical challenge in automated driving: enabling vehicles to anticipate the actions of pedestrians, cyclists, and other drivers. This capability is vital for the smooth and safe operation of highly automated (L2/3) and fully autonomous (L4/5) vehicles, particularly in urban environments. By leveraging advanced AI that surpasses conventional physics-based models, Perceptive Automata facilitates a more natural driving experience and promotes the acceptance of autonomous vehicles in human-dominated road scenarios. The company collaborates with original equipment manufacturers, suppliers, and technology firms involved in the development of advanced driver-assistance systems and autonomous driving solutions, drawing on a team of experts from esteemed institutions such as Harvard, MIT, and Stanford.

CrowdAI

Seed Round in 2017
CrowdAI, Inc. is a company that specializes in providing an artificial intelligence-as-a-service platform, focusing on the analysis of imagery and video from various sources, including autonomous vehicles, satellites, and drones. Founded in 2016 and based in Mountain View, California, CrowdAI empowers users to create custom machine learning models tailored to their specific needs without requiring a data science background or coding skills. Its comprehensive platform simplifies the transition from raw data to actionable insights, allowing enterprises to efficiently deploy machine learning models in production environments. This capability enables users to leverage real-time data for informed operational decision-making, enhancing the effectiveness of their projects and applications.

Memoir

Series A in 2014
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.

Genies

Seed Round in 2014
Genies, Inc. is a mobile application company based in Venice, California, that specializes in the creation of personalized digital avatars. Founded in 2017, Genies allows users to design their own avatars with a wide range of clothing and facial options, enabling them to express their identity in social media and messaging platforms. The company also offers an Avatar Agency and SDK, facilitating the integration of avatars into various aspects of culture and commerce. In addition to avatar creation, Genies develops a social sharing application targeted at college students, allowing them to share experiences and engage with brands. This platform enables students to earn recognition through snaps (likes) from peers and redeem them for rewards, while brands can connect with this desirable demographic. Genies aims to enhance user engagement and provide brands with opportunities to sell exclusive digital goods through their interactive avatar experiences.

Camio

Seed Round in 2014
Camio is the search engine behind cost-effective video surveillance. It connects any camera to state-of-the-art Machine Learning to power modern video monitoring solutions with the efficiency and flexibility advantages of hybrid edge/cloud SaaS.

Element

Seed Round in 2014
Element Inc. specializes in developing and distributing mobile-based platforms for biometric identity solutions. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, the company focuses on enhancing digital identity access, particularly in regions like Asia and Africa where many individuals lack proper identification. Element's innovative approach leverages mobile deep learning technology to create efficient and inclusive systems. The company's offerings include the development of immunization platforms, connected diagnostics, digital identity services for healthcare providers, and access to financial services and digital payments. By collaborating with partners worldwide, Element aims to promote sustainable development and improve access to essential services for underserved populations.

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.

Koa.la

Series A in 2013
Koala develops a photo-sharing application which can be integrated into smartphone messenger. Koala was formerly known as Albumatic Inc. and changed its name to Koala in November 2013. It was founded in 2012 and is based in San Francisco, California.

ID.me

Convertible Note in 2013
ID.me, Inc. provides a secure identity verification platform that offers identity proofing, authentication, and group affiliation verification solutions for government and various businesses. Founded in 2010 and based in McLean, Virginia, the company enables consumers to verify their identities online, in-person, or through virtual means. Its services include Identity Gateway, which integrates multiple third-party identity providers; Multi-Factor Authentication; Document Verification utilizing machine vision and AI; and Compliance Monitor to ensure regulatory adherence. Additionally, ID.me offers Group Verification to authenticate group affiliations, enabling discounts for targeted segments such as military personnel and students. The platform serves diverse sectors, including public services, healthcare, financial services, retail, and travel, facilitating secure interactions between individuals and organizations. ID.me has gained recognition for its contributions to digital identity solutions, having received a grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce and accolades from various publications.

Memoir

Seed Round in 2011
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.

ID.me

Seed Round in 2010
ID.me, Inc. provides a secure identity verification platform that offers identity proofing, authentication, and group affiliation verification solutions for government and various businesses. Founded in 2010 and based in McLean, Virginia, the company enables consumers to verify their identities online, in-person, or through virtual means. Its services include Identity Gateway, which integrates multiple third-party identity providers; Multi-Factor Authentication; Document Verification utilizing machine vision and AI; and Compliance Monitor to ensure regulatory adherence. Additionally, ID.me offers Group Verification to authenticate group affiliations, enabling discounts for targeted segments such as military personnel and students. The platform serves diverse sectors, including public services, healthcare, financial services, retail, and travel, facilitating secure interactions between individuals and organizations. ID.me has gained recognition for its contributions to digital identity solutions, having received a grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce and accolades from various publications.
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