BoxGroup

BoxGroup Services, LLC is a venture capital firm based in New York that focuses on early-stage investments, particularly in pre-seed, seed, and early Series A companies. Established in 2009 by Adam Rothenberg and David Tisch, the firm primarily targets disruptive technology sectors, including health, biotech, food, SaaS, marketplaces, e-commerce, and fintech. BoxGroup typically invests between $50,000 and $500,000, supporting entrepreneurs with innovative visions and teams capable of creating category-defining businesses. While the firm primarily invests in New York City, Silicon Valley, and Los Angeles, it does not limit its geographic focus. BoxGroup does not take board seats or ownership stakes in its portfolio companies, emphasizing a supportive investment approach.

Adina Davis

Principal

Claire Goldsmith

Investor

Disha Karale

Investor

Nimi Katragadda

Partner

Dillon Liang

Investor

Sushanth Raman

Investor

Greg Rosen

Partner

Adam Rothenberg

Co-Founder, Investor & Partner

Claire Smilow

Principal

Past deals in Early Venture Stage

Jabu

Series A in 2022
Provider of tech-based supply chain and logistics services intended to power how shop owners order, source, and stock their products. The company facilitates efficient logistics, sales, and inventory management through phone and web applications to control and distribute inventory, manage sales, and dispatch orders, pick up orders from the warehouse and manage efficient routes, place orders, request credit, manage inventory, make payments, and save capital, enabling businesses to grow their businesses through product diversification, inventory management, and PO financing.

CommandBar

Series A in 2022
Command Bar allows users to add a command bar to their app with one line of code, making it easy for them to learn and navigate their GUI.

David Energy

Series A in 2022
David Energy Systems, Inc. specializes in designing, building, and managing onsite energy grids for industrial, commercial, and residential buildings. The company offers a software platform that allows users to efficiently manage vital data and electronic billing, thereby enhancing transparency in an otherwise opaque energy market. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, David Energy combines technological expertise with field support to empower building owners and developers to optimize their onsite energy usage.

Sundays

Series A in 2022
Sundays for Dogs engages in the online retail of dog foods. Its products are made by an air-drying method that gently dehydrates food low and slow to preserve nutrients and flavor while killing germs. The company was co-founded by Tory Waxman and Michael Waxman and is based in New York.

Backbone

Series A in 2022
Backbone offers a mobile gaming controller that is cloud-gaming and remote-play compatible. It is a low-power, low-latency gaming device that works with the iPhone and does not require charging, allowing for responsive gaming anywhere. Backbone allows gamers to simply snap their phone into the Backbone One controller, launch the Backbone App, and begin playing mobile, console, or PC games from any location.

Accrue Savings

Series A in 2022
Accrue Savings is an online savings platform designed to assist customers in planning and saving for future purchases. The platform offers merchant-embedded savings accounts that allow users to set aside money for specific items while earning cash rewards. This approach not only encourages responsible saving but also enhances the shopping experience by providing incentives directly linked to customer savings goals. By collaborating with various brands, Accrue Savings enables shoppers to receive cash rewards as they work towards their desired purchases, promoting a more strategic approach to managing everyday expenses.

Little Otter

Series A in 2022
Little Otter is a children's mental health company that developed an app that focuses on the mental health of children and their families. Little Otter is a family-focused mental health service for children. The company app makes it simple to connect with qualified providers from the convenience of the user's phone and gain access to advice and guidance developed by Dr. Helen Egger and our child mental health experts.

Pace

Series A in 2021
Pace is a London-based company founded in 2017 that operates a revenue management platform specifically designed for hotels and hostels. The platform addresses the challenges of fluctuating demand for fixed accommodation capacity by providing tools for real-time forecasting, price sensitivity analysis, and automation. Utilizing machine learning and statistical techniques, Pace helps hotel owners optimize their pricing strategies to better match supply and demand, potentially increasing annual revenues by over 30%. The company's unique approach positions it as a technology-driven leader in the hospitality sector, distinguishing itself from competitors that typically focus on traditional methods. Pace's algorithms are continuously refined by an in-house science team, ensuring that clients can respond swiftly to market changes and secure optimal bookings.

Pace

Series A in 2021
Pace is a London-based company founded in 2017 that operates a revenue management platform specifically designed for hotels and hostels. The platform addresses the challenges of fluctuating demand for fixed accommodation capacity by providing tools for real-time forecasting, price sensitivity analysis, and automation. Utilizing machine learning and statistical techniques, Pace helps hotel owners optimize their pricing strategies to better match supply and demand, potentially increasing annual revenues by over 30%. The company's unique approach positions it as a technology-driven leader in the hospitality sector, distinguishing itself from competitors that typically focus on traditional methods. Pace's algorithms are continuously refined by an in-house science team, ensuring that clients can respond swiftly to market changes and secure optimal bookings.

Pepper

Series A in 2021
Pepper is a digital platform based in New York that streamlines the food supply chain for suppliers and restaurants. It facilitates order placement, real-time communication with suppliers, and invoice tracking, thereby enhancing collaboration between restaurants and their suppliers. The platform enables restaurant operators to manage multiple supplier relationships effectively, resolve order and delivery issues promptly, and gain insights into business performance. Additionally, it allows for the promotion of items or brands to specific customers, simplifying the purchasing process for both restaurants and consumers. By providing these services, Pepper aims to help restaurants and suppliers create more resilient businesses in an ever-evolving food industry.

Circle

Series A in 2021
Circle is a community platform that brings together the creators' discussions, memberships, and content. The company was founded by Sid Yadav, Rudy Santino, and Andrew Guttormsen.

Matik

Series A in 2021
Matik, Inc. is a company that specializes in creating a presentation generation platform designed to facilitate the rapid development of personalized customer presentations. Founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, California, Matik offers integration with Google Slides and PowerPoint, enabling users to produce customized presentations in a matter of minutes. The platform allows for the insertion of native elements and supports various templates, which can be tailored with specific data inputs.

Loyal

Series A in 2021
Developer of veterinary pharmaceuticals designed to improve the health span and lifespan of dogs. The company's drugs delay the onset of age-related diseases like cancer, heart diseases and metabolic diseases, enabling dogs to live healthier, longer lives.

Vowel

Series A in 2021
Vowel, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in developing a video conferencing tool designed to enhance remote meetings. Founded in 2018, Vowel focuses on improving the meeting experience by providing features such as automatic recording, transcription, and sharing of video meetings. The platform aims to streamline the entire meeting process by allowing users to plan, host, transcribe, search, and share their meetings from a single browser interface. Through its innovative approach, Vowel seeks to make meetings more productive, efficient, and valuable for its users.

TrustLayer

Series A in 2021
TrustLayer is an insurtech solutions company that automates insurance verification with machine learning & AI and provides real-time updates on the R3 Corda distributed ledger ecosystem. TrustLayer helps companies eliminate error-prone, manual processes and streamline existing workflows to increase insurance compliance and decrease organizational risk. Customers in multiple billion dollar industries such as construction and property management rely on TrustLayer for its ease of use, tracking and verifying certificates of insurance & other business documents, increased vendor compliance, and the ability to utilize their platform for multiple use cases.

Canopy

Series A in 2021
Developer of a loan management platform intended to build modern servicing infrastructure for scaling financial enterprises. The company's platform provides a plug-and-play system of record for companies who want to launch lending products quickly and reliably, enabling clients to make changes to products, accounts, policies, and payments through an effective user interface.

Bubble

Series A in 2021
Bubble Group, Inc., established in 2012 and located in New York, develops an internet-based application programming interface that offers a code-free programming language. This platform allows users to create and host web applications without needing engineering skills. Bubble provides a visual programming tool designed for both web and mobile applications, enabling startups to create customer-facing platforms, businesses to develop internal tools, and educational institutions to teach programming fundamentals. By simplifying the application development process, Bubble aims to democratize technology creation, allowing individuals to build applications easily without prior coding experience. The company hosts all applications on its cloud platform, striving to eliminate the divide between technology creation and usage.

LiveControl

Series A in 2021
LiveControl is your dedicated camera operator, controlled remotely for a fraction of the price. No more managing volunteers, expensive outside hires, or boring wide shots. LiveControl integrates directly with existing livestream equipment and servers such as StreamSpot and Boxcast. Need equipment? LiveControl also provides the best streaming equipment and installation for the lowest price on the market. Outsource your camera work with LiveControl today.

Novo

Series A in 2021
Novo Platform Inc. is a modern banking platform that develops applications designed to integrate banking activities for businesses. Founded in 2016 and based in New York, the company provides users with tools to receive analytical insights and alerts related to fraudulent activities in their banking data. Novo partners with a network of FDIC-insured community banks, enabling it to offer banking products directly to consumers while emphasizing transparency and user experience. Initially focusing on depository banking products, Novo plans to expand into more profitable segments as it grows.

Level

Series A in 2021
Level is the modern dental plan for employers.

Tomorrow Health

Series A in 2021
Tomorrow Health operates an online marketplace that specializes in medical supplies and equipment, including wheelchairs, walkers, ventilators, and various durable medical products. The company is dedicated to enhancing the home care experience by combining personal service with modern technology. It facilitates the ordering of necessary medical supplies through health insurance, ensuring that products are delivered directly to patients' homes. Based in New York, Tomorrow Health aims to streamline access to essential healthcare resources, catering to a wide range of needs, from wound care to respiratory and ostomy products.

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

Orum

Series A in 2021
Orum develops a financial platform that creates instant payment wallets and enables money movement. Its solution includes Foresight, an automated programming interface that enables banks and financial institutions to move money in real time. The platform uses machine learning and data science to predict availability of funds and fraud patterns. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in New York, New York.

Secureframe

Series A in 2021
Secureframe is a compliance automation platform designed to assist organizations in achieving and maintaining compliance with security and privacy standards, specifically SOC 2 and ISO 27001. Founded in 2020 by Shrav Mehta and Natasja Nielsen, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Secureframe's software streamlines the compliance process by offering automated audits and continuous monitoring, ensuring that service providers effectively manage data to protect both organizational interests and client privacy. This platform enables companies worldwide to navigate the complexities of compliance, thereby enhancing their security posture and maintaining adherence to critical global standards.

Dooly

Series A in 2021
Dooly Research Ltd. is a Canadian company that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-driven sales enablement platform designed to enhance the efficiency of sales teams. Founded in 2015, the Vancouver-based company offers software that automates the customer relationship management process by capturing, sharing, and organizing essential customer information. The platform facilitates the synchronization of digital notes, fields, and tasks directly with Salesforce, allowing sales and customer success teams to minimize time spent on administrative duties. By streamlining the flow of information from meetings and customer interactions, Dooly enables teams to focus more on closing sales and achieving core business objectives.

Titan

Series A in 2021
Titan is a high-quality asset manager that focuses on developing and managing investment strategies specifically tailored for retail investors. The company aims to simplify the investment process by providing clear explanations of its strategies, enabling individuals to make informed decisions. Additionally, Titan offers an email suite designed for businesses, which facilitates scheduling, follow-up reminders, and provides templates for efficient communication. This dual approach combines asset management with tools that enhance productivity, catering to the needs of both individual investors and business clients.

Garner

Series A in 2021
Garner Health is a technology company established in 2019 and based in New York, NY, that focuses on enhancing the healthcare experience for employees through employer partnerships. By leveraging a doctor quality analytics platform, Garner Health provides insights into clinical quality and total care costs, helping employers direct their employees to high-quality healthcare providers. The platform also offers an overlay account that covers employee deductibles and coinsurance, allowing employees to reduce out-of-pocket expenses while ensuring employers achieve guaranteed savings. Through this approach, Garner Health aims to improve healthcare quality and affordability for both employees and their employers.

Pocket Worlds

Series A in 2021
Pocket Worlds is a social sandbox where players can create their own avatars, environments, and fashion. Pocket Worlds create games that are social by design and played for decades.

Sitka

Series A in 2021
Sitka, Inc. develops and operates an online communication platform that connects patients with health care providers. Its platform enables endocrinology, neurology, orthopedics, pulmonology, and rheumatology providers to interact with their patients. Sitka, Inc. was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Carmel, California.

Kojo

Series A in 2020
Agora Systems, Inc. designs and develops materials management platform for modern construction companies. The company also offers modern materials management solution built for the electrical trade. Agora Systems, Inc. was incorporated in 2018 and is based in San Francisco, California.

River Search

Series A in 2020
River is a content discovery platform that pulls stories and content from across the entire internet. The company was founded in 2018 and it is based in New York.

Odeko

Series A in 2020
Odeko, Inc. is a New York-based company that provides inventory management and supply chain tools specifically designed for coffee retailers, including cafes, bakeries, and coffee shops. Founded in 2019, Odeko's platform leverages data analysis and artificial intelligence to help businesses reduce waste and enhance sales. The software automates ordering processes by analyzing sales data and identifying trends, thereby enabling independent coffee shops to streamline operations and improve productivity. Through its user-friendly dashboards and analytics reports, Odeko empowers small business owners to effectively manage their inventory and make informed decisions.

Mythic Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2020
Mythic Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on a new generation of groundbreaking cancer therapeutics. The company is pioneering a powerful protein engineering-focused approach to improving the effectiveness of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) and other antibody-based therapeutics. Their technology dramatically increases therapeutic potency without compromising safety, thereby unlocking the full potential of targeted therapies against a broad array of tumor targets. Mythic Therapeutics was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Waltham, MA, USA.

Routable

Series A in 2020
Routable is a B2B payments platform built to make bill payments and mass payouts fast and seamless. Unlike other payment platforms, Routable’s modern, easy-to-use API allows you to build a powerful payments infrastructure in minutes.

Mantra Bio

Series A in 2020
Mantra Bio, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing targeted therapeutics through its proprietary platform for engineering Targeted Exosome Vehicles (TEVs). Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, the company utilizes its REVEAL platform, which combines computational methods, wet biology, and automation. This innovative approach takes advantage of the inherent diversity of exosomes, allowing for the targeted design of therapeutics aimed at various tissue and cellular targets. Additionally, Mantra Bio has established a scalable biomanufacturing process to ensure that its next-generation therapeutics can be produced reproducibly and with high purity.

Viaduct

Series A in 2020
Viaduct, Inc. provides a machine learning and data analytics platform, and software solution that enable original equipment manufacturers to manage, analyze, and utilize their connected vehicle data. It offers predictive analytics, quality assurance, campaigning, in-vehicle personalization, accident risk prediction, incident alerts and claims management, and data transmission. Viaduct, Inc. was founded in 2018 and is based in Menlo Park, California.

Airbase

Series A in 2020
Airbase, Inc. develops software designed to streamline financial processes through automated pre-approval, payment, and accounting workflows. The company offers an all-in-one platform for spend management that integrates approval workflows, corporate cards, bill payments, and accounting automation, thereby enhancing financial control and visibility for organizations. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Burlingame, California, Airbase aims to simplify the complexities of spend management, allowing companies to reduce the time spent on manual tracking of expenditures and focus more on strategic decision-making. The software includes features such as pre-approval management, vendor payment capabilities, and comprehensive reporting, making it a comprehensive solution for modern financial operations.

Ribbon Health

Series A in 2020
Ribbon Health is a healthcare data platform that provides a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution for healthcare enterprises. The platform offers comprehensive data on providers, insurance plans, and healthcare costs and quality metrics. Its services include tools for accurate provider directories, referral management, care navigation, and insurance enrollment. By delivering critical infrastructure for payers, providers, and digital health solutions, Ribbon Health enables clients to make informed decisions about healthcare services. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including health insurance companies, third-party administrators, clinics, hospitals, and digital health platforms. Founded in 2016 and based in New York, Ribbon Health was previously known as HealthWiz, Inc. before changing its name in March 2018.

Ramp

Venture Round in 2020
Ramp is a technology company based in New York that specializes in corporate credit cards and spending management solutions for businesses and startups. Founded in 2019, Ramp's corporate card offers tools for tracking expenses and gaining insights, alongside cashback rewards for purchases made at various retailers. The company aims to streamline corporate spending by providing higher card limits, automated expense management, and seamless integration with accounting systems. Ramp was founded by the team behind Paribus, known for facilitating automated savings on online purchases. Additionally, Ramp Holdings, an entity with a longer history, focuses on video management and delivery solutions, enabling organizations to optimize video content through advanced search, delivery, and monetization capabilities. Originally established in 1948 and based in Boston, this subsidiary of Raytheon BBN Technologies utilizes innovative technologies such as speech-to-text and natural language processing to enhance video experiences across numerous industries.

Boulder Care

Series A in 2020
Boulder Care, Inc. is a telemedicine-based platform focused on treating opioid addiction through a combination of medication and peer support. Founded in 2017 and located in Portland, Oregon, the company provides comprehensive services that include patient support, medication management, and psychosocial services. By leveraging digital health technology, Boulder Care aims to improve access to effective treatment for individuals struggling with opioid use, enhancing the experience for both patients and their care teams. The organization serves a diverse clientele, including patients, providers, and various health organizations, contributing to the advancement of the behavioral health industry.

PING, Inc.

Series A in 2019
PING, Inc. manufactures and sells golf equipment. It offers grips, apparel, bags, gloves, headwear, towels, headcovers, umbrellas, and other products. The company sells its products through retailers in the United States and internationally, as well as online PING, Inc. was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.

Boulevard

Series A in 2019
Boulevard Labs, Inc. specializes in developing a comprehensive management software platform tailored for salons, spas, and other appointment-based businesses. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in West Hollywood, California, Boulevard offers a cloud-based dashboard that provides real-time updates and various applications for staff and receptionists. The platform enhances operational efficiency by enabling staff to manage schedules, communicate with clients, book appointments, and process payments. Additionally, it features tools for client self-scheduling, customer relationship management, marketing, and custom reporting, addressing the unique needs of the beauty and wellness industry. By integrating these functionalities, Boulevard aims to streamline operations, boost sales, and enhance customer experiences in an industry often lacking advanced technological solutions.

Kasa Living

Series A in 2019
Kasa Living, Inc. is a real estate company that specializes in rental accommodation booking services through an online platform. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, the company partners with owners of multifamily and boutique hospitality properties to transform underutilized real estate into professionally managed units. Kasa Living offers a range of services, including hotel check-in, apartment bookings, and property management, catering to both business and leisure travelers. The company operates in various states across the United States, including Virginia, Georgia, Texas, and California, among others, with a focus on building a global accommodations brand.

Alma

Series A in 2019
Alma is a membership-based network for mental health care professionals that simplifies access to higher quality, more affordable mental healthcare.

Pickle Robot

Series A in 2019
Pickle Robots is a low cost, collaborative package handling robot that automates several key tasks along the e-commerce supply chain. Package handling is a physically demanding job with extremely high rates of turnover. The rising costs of shipping, comprised of 2/3rds labor, have become a major bottleneck to continued growth in e-commerce. Dill is the first robot from the Pickle Robot Company. It works multiple shifts, communicates with its human collaborators, and is rapidly developing new skills in handling e-commerce parcels: such as loading/unloading of feeder trucks, palletizing/depalletizing, and preloading of last mile delivery vans, trucks, and parcel cars.

Airbase

Series A in 2019
Airbase, Inc. develops software designed to streamline financial processes through automated pre-approval, payment, and accounting workflows. The company offers an all-in-one platform for spend management that integrates approval workflows, corporate cards, bill payments, and accounting automation, thereby enhancing financial control and visibility for organizations. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Burlingame, California, Airbase aims to simplify the complexities of spend management, allowing companies to reduce the time spent on manual tracking of expenditures and focus more on strategic decision-making. The software includes features such as pre-approval management, vendor payment capabilities, and comprehensive reporting, making it a comprehensive solution for modern financial operations.

Truepill

Series A in 2019
Truepill is a B2B pharmacy fulfillment service. They provide a pharmacy API and fulfillment of medications to 50 states from their own facilities. They work directly with D2C consumer brands (e.g. Hims, Nurx), digital health companies, and other healthcare organizations. They are a team of 150 employees and have raised funding from Initialized Capital, Y Combinator, Slow Ventures, Sound Ventures, Tuesday Capital, Foundation Capital, Index Ventures, Social Capital, Box Group, Joe Montana, and others. Founded in 2016 by Umar Afridi and Sid Viswanathan, Truepill is headquartered in San Mateo, California.

Crayon

Series A in 2019
Crayon, Inc. is a market intelligence company that provides businesses with tools to track, analyze, and respond to external market activities. Its platform allows users to capture and assess information from over 7 million sources, utilizing artificial intelligence to prioritize insights. Crayon's offerings include an intelligence and analysis platform, a marketing intelligence tool, and a website inspiration platform, all designed to support informed decision-making. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company was originally established as M80 Labs, Inc. and rebranded to Crayon, Inc. in June 2017.

Visor

Series A in 2018
Visor Inc. is an innovative online tax filing and advisory service that caters to urban professionals. Established in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company operates additional locations across major U.S. cities, including Miami, New York, and Chicago, among others. Visor simplifies the tax process by preparing annual returns and offering year-round tax advice for a flat fee, thereby alleviating the complexities often associated with tax filing. The company's mission focuses on democratizing access to premium tax expertise, empowering clients to achieve their financial objectives. Through its services, Visor aims to enhance financial literacy and support individuals in managing their tax-related needs effectively.

Geltor

Series A in 2018
Geltor, Inc. produces bioactive animal free collagens and other proteins for beauty, nutrition, and other applications. It offers Collume, a bio-designed collagen technology for skincare cellular regeneration, protection, and derma-collagen synthesis; and HumaColl21, a collagen product that delivers collagen, elastin, laminin, and fibronectin boosting effect for skin care. The company also provides vegan collagen peptides and other novel proteins for functional food and nutraceutical formulas. Geltor, Inc. was incorporated in 2015 and is based in San Leandro, California.

Hero Health

Series A in 2018
Hero Health, Inc. specializes in developing innovative in-home medication management solutions aimed at improving patient adherence and simplifying the medication process. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York, the company offers the Hero device, a secure countertop unit that sorts, dispenses, tracks, and reminds users of their medications while automating refill orders based on needs. Complementing this device is the Hero application, which helps manage medication regimens, and Hero Fill, a service that facilitates prescription delivery. By providing real-time and historical adherence data, Hero Health seeks to enhance the healthcare experience for both patients and caregivers, addressing common challenges in medication management.

Palmetto, Inc.

Series A in 2018
Palmetto, Inc. operates as a clean technology software and fulfillment platform company scaling the deployment of technology products such as energy storage, solar power, demand management systems, and energy efficiency. The company builds and deploys software systems that help consumers understand their energy spend. It offers logistics and infrastructural support, information on clean energy’s benefits, and software tools that enable solar customers to manage and monitor how their solar installations are operating. It offers services, such as ongoing support, financing, design, survey, engineering, permitting, and installation services for solar products, storage products, and thermostats. Palmetto, Inc. was formerly known as Palmetto Global Holdings, LLC. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina. It has additional offices in San Francisco, California; and Seattle, Washington.

Braavo Capital

Series A in 2018
Braavo Capital, founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York City, specializes in providing revenue-based financing solutions to mobile app and game developers globally. The company focuses on delivering capital-as-a-service to support marketing and user acquisition efforts, catering to a diverse range of clients from early-stage health and fitness applications to established mobile gaming publishers. Braavo has successfully funded nearly half a billion dollars to leading app companies, demonstrating its commitment to flexible and accessible financing options. The firm is backed by a range of investors from the fintech and mobile sectors, including prominent venture capital firms and successful entrepreneurs.

SmithRx

Series A in 2018
SmithRx is a pharmacy benefit manager based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in creating custom pharmacy benefit plans for companies to support their employees. Founded in 2016, the company employs a modern technology platform to enhance flexibility, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. SmithRx offers a cost-competitive pass-through model, a unified technology platform, and high-quality service guarantees related to drug costs and rebates. The firm’s in-house team comprises professionals with extensive experience from various healthcare companies and technology firms. Front-line clinicians play a key role in executing plans and providing member support. By leveraging technology and data analytics, SmithRx aims to redefine the pharmacy benefit landscape with a focus on precision and effectiveness.

Dreams

Series A in 2018
Dreams is a mobile-only TV platform that redesigns TV for the most important device. Dreams developed patent-pending computer vision technology to create a modern, mobile-first TV news experience. The company’s software converts live TV news into a vertical video format in real-time, enabling the first-ever live, 24/7 vertical video news channels. Dreams is available for free in the U.S. on the App Store and Google Play. The app requires no login or registration. It was founded in New York City in 2016 by Tom Bender and Greg Hochmuth.

Brud

Series A in 2018
Brud Inc. is a transmedia studio based in Los Angeles that specializes in the development of digital and robotic characters for social platforms. Founded in 2014, the company focuses on creating character-driven story worlds, leveraging expertise in robotics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. Brud is known for its work in producing virtual influencers, which are digital personas that engage audiences across various media channels. The company's innovative approach combines technology and storytelling, allowing for the creation of captivating narratives that resonate with contemporary audiences.

Spacious

Series A in 2018
Spacious Technologies, Inc. operates in the technology industry. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in New York, New York. Spacious Inc. provides a service that enables the users to use restaurants that are closed during the day as a network of co-working spaces. Its service is an alternative to an office that enables users to work and meet at various urban spaces in New York. Spacious Inc. was incorporated in 2012 and is based in New York, New York. As of August 27, 2019, Spacious Technologies, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of WeWork Companies Inc.

Element

Series A in 2018
Element Inc. develops and distributes a mobile based, software only platform for biometric identity. Its biometric solution is used to build immunization platforms, enable connected diagnostics, provide a digital identity for healthcare providers, and provide access to financial services. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

Foxtrot

Series A in 2018
Foxtrot is a grocery store and food delivery service based in Chicago, Illinois, with additional locations in Texas. Founded in 2013, it offers a curated selection of products, including wine, spirits, groceries, snacks, ice cream, and everyday essentials. Customers can shop through Foxtrot's mobile app or website, with the convenience of delivery typically within an hour. The company emphasizes a blend of quality products and efficient service, catering to the needs of modern consumers looking for both convenience and a diverse range of offerings.

Studio

Series A in 2018
Studio operates a connected fitness platform that streams live and on-demand classes to users in their homes through a sleek, responsive display. The system personalizes content in real-time by utilizing user feedback and biometric data, allowing access to a diverse range of classes, including cardio, strength training, and yoga. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, Studio aims to enhance the fitness experience by combining technology with user engagement to promote a healthier lifestyle.

SmithRx

Series A in 2018
SmithRx is a pharmacy benefit manager based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in creating custom pharmacy benefit plans for companies to support their employees. Founded in 2016, the company employs a modern technology platform to enhance flexibility, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. SmithRx offers a cost-competitive pass-through model, a unified technology platform, and high-quality service guarantees related to drug costs and rebates. The firm’s in-house team comprises professionals with extensive experience from various healthcare companies and technology firms. Front-line clinicians play a key role in executing plans and providing member support. By leveraging technology and data analytics, SmithRx aims to redefine the pharmacy benefit landscape with a focus on precision and effectiveness.

Brat TV

Series A in 2017
Brat TV is a digital production company based in the United States that focuses on creating content aimed at a teenage audience. The company operates a media production platform that empowers individuals with social followings to produce videos on a budget. This platform allows users to engage daily with new episodes, stories, and songs, catering to the interests of youth culture. By prioritizing accessibility and relatability in its programming, Brat TV has established a significant viewing audience among teenagers, positioning itself as a key player in the media landscape targeting younger demographics.

SelfMade

Series A in 2017
SelfMade is a venture backed start-up located in downtown Manhattan. They work at the intersection of technology and digital art, empowering individuals and brands to grow their business through social media. Their members' only app uses AI and proprietary technology to connect members with professional image editors and social strategists -- allowing them to build a powerful brand at an affordable price. SelfMade is democratizing an experience once reserved for celebrities and brands.

Brilliant

Series A in 2017
Brilliant Home Technology, Inc. is a home automation company based in San Mateo, California, founded in 2016. The company specializes in the development of smart home devices, including smart home controls, dimmer switches, smart plugs, and various accessories. These products enable users to manage and control multiple aspects of their home environment, such as lighting, music, climate, security, and doorbells, enhancing convenience and efficiency in modern living.

MissionU

Series A in 2017
MissionU is an innovative college alternative that equips students with essential skills and practical experience necessary for success in the modern workforce. Founded by Adam Braun and Mike Adams, the program uniquely integrates general education with specialized training to prepare individuals for real-world employment. MissionU operates on an income-share agreement model, allowing students to graduate debt-free without upfront tuition costs. Instead, students begin to repay the program once they secure a job earning $50,000 or more, contributing 15% of their income for three years. This approach enables individuals to pursue their career aspirations while minimizing financial burdens.

Jetty

Series A in 2017
Jetty is a financial services company on a mission to make renting a home more affordable and effortless for everyone. Jetty's solution helps property managers increase lease conversion, reduce bad debt, and streamline operations. For the renter, Jetty lowers the barrier to entry, saving residents thousands of dollars on move-in costs. Jetty was founded by Mike Rudoy and Luke Cohler in 2015 and is headquartered in New York.

Maven Clinic

Series A in 2017
Maven Clinic Co. operates an on-demand digital care clinic that assists mothers and families during conception, throughout pregnancy, and postpartum. It offers video appointments and private messaging with its women's and family health practitioner network, as well as a family benefits platform. The company also provides its services for IVF and egg-freezing tracks; pregnancy, postpartum, partner, adoption, surrogacy, and loss tracks; and career coaching and support, and customized manager training for HR. It serves individuals, employers, and healthcare professionals. Maven Clinic Co. was founded in 2014 and is based in New York, New York.

SkySafe

Series A in 2017
The SkySafe system can take control of a rogue drone over the air and safely land it. With detailed event history and real-time notifications, SkySafe offers an unprecedented level of airspace security. SkySafe was founded in 2015 in San Diego, CA. The SkySafe team consists of drone experts from MIT, UC San Diego, the Air Force Research Lab, and more. Our goal is to build safe, secure airspaces as a new wild west of drone development and innovation emerges.

Arcadia

Series A in 2017
Arcadia, Inc. is an online platform based in Washington, D.C., that facilitates the management of energy accounts for residential and commercial users across the United States. Founded in 2013, the company connects subscribers to renewable energy sources, including wind farms and community solar projects. Through its application, users can easily sign up for clean energy options available in their area and monitor their energy usage and account activity. Arcadia aims to enhance the utility experience by providing seamless monthly billing and access to energy-efficient products, thereby promoting clean energy and cost savings for its customers.

Flow Commerce

Series A in 2017
Flow provides a turn-key platform for e-commerce companies to go global, capturing international demand for their products. The platform enables merchants to simply configure their cross-border supply-chain requirements and immediately fulfill their overseas demand. Flow can be used by e-commerce companies of any size and both as a complete, end-to-end solution or as a modular unbundled product. Using the Flow platform the experience of buying and selling internationally is as easy as domestic for both merchants and consumers.

LOLA

Series A in 2016
LOLA is the first lifelong brand for a woman’s body, providing the transparency and candor women deserve when it comes to products and content for their reproductive health.

Kustomer

Series A in 2016
Kustomer, Inc. is a customer service software company that specializes in customer relationship management (CRM). Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York City, Kustomer offers an omnichannel platform that consolidates data from various sources, enabling businesses to manage customer inquiries efficiently. The software provides a unified view of customers' buying history and previous interactions, allowing service agents to address issues such as refund requests or recurring questions with greater context. Kustomer's platform is utilized by prominent brands, enhancing their customer service capabilities by delivering seamless support experiences. The company also has an office in Durham, North Carolina.

Nucleus

Series A in 2016
Inspired by old home intercom systems, Nucleus combines the family phone, video calling and smart home management to give families an all-in-one tool for modern communication. It connects to your home’s WiFi to enable instant, hands-free communication with your loved ones whether they are upstairs or thousands of miles away. Check out http://techcrunch.com/2015/10/13/nucleus-raises-3-4m-to-build-a-wireless-home-intercom/ for more info.

Guideline

Series A in 2016
Guideline, Inc. offers an automated technology solution for retirement plan administration and compliance, focusing primarily on 401(k) planning for growing businesses. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with an additional office in Portland, Maine, the company provides a comprehensive platform that manages all aspects of retirement planning, including plan design, participant enrollment, education, recordkeeping, investment management, and compliance reporting. Unique in its approach, Guideline utilizes a straightforward pricing model based on a flat fee per participant, distinguishing itself from the traditional asset-based fee structures commonly found in the industry. The platform continuously integrates users' financial ecosystems, offering ongoing recommendations and adjustments to help optimize retirement savings potential.

Workrise

Series A in 2016
Workrise, formerly known as RigUp Inc., is a technology company that operates a marketplace connecting independent contractors with companies in the energy sector. Founded in 2014 and based in Austin, Texas, the platform streamlines the hiring process by tracking workforce information, managing drug screenings, conducting background checks, and verifying certifications and insurance. It serves various sectors, including oil and gas, solar, and wind, and offers solutions such as workforce and vendor marketplaces, as well as managed field services. Additionally, Workrise provides digital tools for auditing and archiving operations, optimizing inventory, and enhancing operational efficiencies for energy companies across the United States.

Even.com

Series A in 2016
Over half of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. We’re trying to fix that, by building new financial services that make it easier to make ends meet, pay down debt, and save money. And we’re doing it as a transparent, straightforward business that only profits when our customers do, too. We partner with employers to offer Even as a benefit. Employers offer Even to their people; in return, employers save money because Even improves employee retention. Even is based in Oakland, California and Raleigh, North Carolina.

Estimote

Series A in 2016
Estimote, Inc. specializes in developing a sensor-based analytics and engagement platform that enhances interactions between consumers and physical retail environments. The company produces small, wireless sensors known as Estimote Beacons and Stickers, which utilize technologies such as Bluetooth and Ultra Wideband to broadcast signals that smartphones can detect. This capability enables precise indoor location tracking and asset management, facilitating mobile advertising tailored to customers' locations within stores. Founded in 2012, Estimote is headquartered in New York City and has additional offices in San Francisco and Krakow, providing its solutions primarily to brick-and-mortar retail stores in the United States and Europe.

Baobab Studios

Series A in 2015
Baobab Studios, headquartered in Redwood City, Calif., is a virtual reality company that creates story and character-driven cinematic experiences. The company was founded by Maureen Fan, who was most recently VP of Games at Zynga; and Eric Darnell, the director of such DreamWorks animated features as the four "Madagascar” franchise films and “Antz.” Baobab is funded by Comcast Ventures, HTC, Samsung, Advancit Capital, The Chernin Group and Freelands Ventures, along with individuals including Zynga co-founder Mark Pincus and PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel.

Bread

Series A in 2015
Bread is a financial technology company that partners with retailers to provide pay-over-time solutions, enhancing the accessibility and transparency of consumer credit. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, the company leverages technology to create user-friendly financing options that enable more consumers to access products. By improving the ease of use and affordability of financing, Bread helps its merchant partners increase sales and reach a broader customer base. The company focuses on advancing consumer-friendly credit solutions, thereby facilitating growth in e-commerce sales.

LotusFlare

Series A in 2015
We build awesome digital experiences to drive Growth. Our mission is to bridge established companies with the software stack and Growth mindset of the most successful Internet players. We partner with companies in telecom, finance, media and technology to build intuitive, engaging digital products and to systematically drive user engagement, retention and monetization on these apps and websites. We also create digital B-brands, often focused towards Millenials who expect a 100% digital experience when interacting with companies.

Olio Devices

Series A in 2015
Olio Devices develops luxury lifestyle products for modern professionals. The company offers smart wearable devices such as wrist-watches alongside associated software, hardware, and a cloud-based platform for third-party services. Their first product, the Olio Model One timepiece, was announced in March, 2015. Olio Devices was founded in 2013 and is based in San Francisco, CA.

Angel.ai

Series A in 2015
Founded in February 2015, GoButler is a messaging-based, on-demand service that operates as a digital personal assistant, using Human Assisted Artificial Intelligence (HAAI) to fulfill requests 24/7, 365 days a year. GoButler takes the time and inconvenience out of everyday tasks, fulfilling on-demand requests, from food delivery and travel bookings to restaurant reservations and more. GoButler searches the web, compares prices, reads reviews and orders, using the best services at the most reasonable costs. The service saves users valuable time, getting them the things they need, when they want them, all conveniently via text message. In September 2016, there were rumors that Angel.ai had been acquired by Amazon. An Amazon spokesperson however stated on 21 September 2016: “Amazon did not acquire Angel.ai. We made an individual hire of [former Angel.ai CEO] Navid Hadzaad. His title is Product Lead, New Initiatives.”

Hyperscience

Series A in 2015
Hyperscience is a technology company that develops AI-based enterprise software designed to automate office work processes. The software uses machine learning to process structured and semi-structured documents, automate data entry, extract key details from invoices, and reconcile compliance-driven data to enable businesses to streamline complex processes automatically and increase productivity. It aims to modernize mission-critical processes and operations for organizations and governments. Krasimir Marinov, Peter Brodsky, and Vladimir Tzankov founded the company in 2014 and headquartered in New York, New York.

OneDrop

Series A in 2015
One Drop is a diabetes management platform that helps people navigate diabetes together. It is an app for a diabetes management company. The app was created by Jeff Dachis, a co-founder of Razorfish, launched in the App Store this April as a way to help diabetics keep a running log of their personal insulin levels, the effectiveness of their medication, what they recently ate and what types of activities are affecting their blood sugar on a daily basis. It was incorporated in 2014 and is based in New York.

WayUp

Series A in 2015
WayUp connects students with jobs during and after college -- from summer internships to part-time gigs to full-time jobs after graduation. Businesses post a job to a targeted audience of students at any US college, and students can browse through jobs and apply for free. It was created in 2014 and is headquartered in New York, United States.

DRAFT

Series A in 2015
DRAFT is a daily fantasy sports company that offers a streamlined approach to fantasy gaming. Unlike traditional salary cap formats, DRAFT allows players to engage in quick drafts that mimic those of season-long leagues, completing their teams in just minutes for one-day or weekly contests. This platform emphasizes simplicity and fairness, aiming to enhance the gaming experience by providing better odds of winning compared to other major competitors. DRAFT specializes in head-to-head matchups in sports such as basketball and hockey, enabling players to form five-player teams and receive immediate cash payouts. The company is supported by notable investors, including Upfront Ventures and The Chernin Group.

Casetext

Series A in 2015
Casetext, Inc. is an automated legal research company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence-based tools for lawyers and legal firms. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers its flagship product, CARA, an AI-powered research assistant that enhances legal research efficiency. CARA analyzes uploaded documents, conducts algorithmic queries across a comprehensive legal database, and identifies relevant case law, allowing legal professionals to find pertinent authorities more quickly. Casetext's technology is widely adopted by a range of legal practitioners, from large Am Law 100 firms to solo practitioners, and is designed to improve the accuracy and speed of legal research by focusing on the context of inquiries. The company was established by a team of former litigators, data scientists, and AI engineers dedicated to transforming the legal research landscape.

Assembly

Venture Round in 2014
Assembly is a web collaboration platform that enables users to develop apps, widgets, platforms, and APIs with the help of other users. It is a global community that connects designers, developers, coders, writers, marketers, and more with each other and enables them retain the ownership of their software and receive profit for their contributions. The entire process is a collaborative effort, including vision, development, design, and marketing. Each product has App Coins, which are earned by contributing work. Assembly was launched by Dave Newman, Matthew Deiters, and Chris Lloyd in 2013 and is operated from California, United States.

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.

Spring

Series A in 2014
Spring is a retail company that offers a diverse selection of products, including apparel and home and garden items. It operates as a shopping application designed for iOS devices, allowing users to follow their favorite brands and purchase new arrivals, exclusives, and unique products. Originally founded as Jello Labs, the company rebranded to Spring in July 2014. The founders of Spring are David Tisch, Alan Tisch, and Octavian Costache, and the company is based in New York.

Storefront

Series A in 2014
Storefront, Inc. operates a prominent online marketplace that connects artists, designers, and brands with available retail spaces for short-term rental in major cities, notably San Francisco and New York, as well as in Canadian shopping centers. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, the platform offers a diverse range of spaces, from booths at street fairs to boutique interiors and entire storefronts. It facilitates opportunities for space owners, brokers, and landlords to monetize their properties while enabling brands and e-commerce businesses to create pop-up stores and host events. Since its inception, Storefront has established itself as a leading resource for short-term retail space rentals globally.

Flatiron School

Series A in 2014
The Flatiron School trains highly motivated individuals in web application development. They teach best practices in Ruby, Rails, JavaScript, Object-Oriented Design, Git, SQL, Test-Driven Development. Their learning environment includes pair programming, project based discovery, and a relentless focus on teamwork. At the completion of the 12 week program, students will have spent at least 500 hours in a hands-on, intensive learning environment, coding solutions to real problems and working on real projects.

Quire

Series A in 2014
Quire Communities Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in developing web-based project and task management software. Originally established as Alphaworks, Inc. in 2013, the company rebranded in April 2015. Quire focuses on enhancing productivity through its online report-writing platform, which aims to improve report quality, streamline workflow management, and facilitate data analytics. The company's vision emphasizes collaboration and ownership, seeking to engage individuals as active participants in the businesses they support. By identifying companies with strong community backing and meaningful missions, Quire fosters a vibrant ecosystem where users can contribute to a shared purpose.

Oyster

Series A in 2014
Oyster is a subscription service for ebooks and ebook retailer. Oyster also publishes the Oyster Review, an editorial magazine. Oyster was founded by Eric Stromberg, Andrew Brown, and Willem Van Lancker in 2012 and is based in New York, the United States.