Guazi is an automotive dealer that offers new and used vehicles and accessories.
Stantt LLC is a New York-based company that specializes in manufacturing men's shirts, emphasizing customized fit through an innovative e-commerce platform. Incorporated in 2012, Stantt offers a wide range of 75 sizes of men’s apparel, utilizing technology that creates sizes from scratch based on real body scans to ensure an accurate fit for each individual. Customers can conveniently order these hand-crafted shirts online and have them delivered directly to their homes, with the option to visit their showroom in New York for a more personalized experience.
ConnXus
Seed Round in 2014
ConnXus, Inc. is a provider of online services that facilitate connections between diverse and small businesses and larger companies seeking to enhance their supplier diversity. Based in Mason, Ohio, with a satellite office in Portland, Oregon, ConnXus focuses on streamlining corporate purchasing by enabling organizations to find, evaluate, and engage performance-rated small, minority, and woman-owned businesses across various sectors, including construction, transportation, and information technology. The company offers several tools, including ConnXus Scrub, which enriches supplier data, and TierTracker, a platform for reporting and management of supplier diversity initiatives. Additionally, ConnXus provides a marketplace that allows users to network and exchange best practices among supplier diversity professionals. The firm supports registered suppliers in marketing their services and maintaining current certifications. ConnXus serves a range of clients, including Fortune 2000 and Fortune 500 companies, and is certified as a minority-owned business enterprise by several organizations.
Stockr
Angel Round in 2014
Stockr is a social media platform for the financial world that connects investors directly to the people and companies they want to follow. July 2012 Private Beta release features included: - Pulse: a real-time feed of system wide chatter aggregated by ticker symbol - News: real-time news feeds from almost 200 original news sources, that users can customize to stream only the news that is most valuable to them - Investor Profile Pages: basic user information and what stocks the users follow - Company Pages: a broad spectrum of historical data and interactive charts, along with real-time company news and system chatter - Watch Lists: users can create portfolios and choose to share them with other users
LISNR, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in ultrasonic communication protocols, enabling data transmission over audio. Founded in 2012, the company offers various solutions, including LISNR Point for close-range transmission, LISNR Zone for mid-range, and LISNR Radius for long-range communication between devices. Additionally, it provides the Acceptance Device, which facilitates the sending and receiving of data. LISNR's technology is utilized by clients in retail and mobility sectors, enhancing customer interactions by creating secure and seamless transactions. The company has established strategic partnerships with notable organizations such as Cisco, AEG, Intel, and Visa. Headquartered in Oakland, California, with an office in Cincinnati, Ohio, LISNR continues to innovate in the field of ultrasonic data communication.
Bespoke Post
Seed Round in 2013
Bespoke Post is a subscription-based service that delivers curated lifestyle products tailored for modern customers, particularly men. Each month, members receive a themed box featuring a selection of limited edition items, such as grooming tools, home bar essentials, and stylish accessories, all designed to enhance their everyday experiences. Customers are given the option to preview the contents of their box via email, allowing them to customize their selections, including colors and sizes, or to skip the month without incurring any charges. The company emphasizes convenience by offering free shipping and easy returns, ensuring a hassle-free shopping experience. Bespoke Post also maintains a shop of unique standalone products, further expanding its offerings to meet diverse interests.
Zeel is a service that provides on-demand massage therapy, allowing customers to book high-quality massages from licensed and vetted therapists at their homes, hotels, workplaces, or events. Founded in 2012 and launching its app in 2013, Zeel offers massages with a range of options including Swedish, deep tissue, prenatal, sports, and couples massages, available seven days a week, with appointments that can be scheduled as soon as one hour in advance or up to a month ahead. Customers can conveniently book services through the Zeel app for both iOS and Android devices, paying a fixed price that includes tax and gratuity. All massage therapists are thoroughly vetted, licensed, insured, and trained by Zeel to ensure a high standard of service. In 2013, Zeel introduced Massage Zeelot, a subscription service that provides customers with monthly in-home massages at a discounted rate, along with a free professional massage table.