Collaborative Fund

Collaborative Fund, established in 2010 in New York, is a venture capital firm that invests in innovative companies at the intersection of technology, media, and creative industries. The firm focuses on sectors such as climate, consumer, industrial solutions, precision health, kids, food, health, and financial services, with a particular interest in businesses driven by creativity and collaborative consumption.

Lily Bernicker

Investment Associate

Chris Dowd

Investor

Tejinder Gill

Principal

Vid Micevic

Investor

Luisa Sucre

Principal

Tsung Xu

Venture Partner

Past deals in New York

Fork & Good

Venture Round in 2023
Fork & Good is a Brooklyn-based food company founded in 2018 that focuses on developing a sustainable approach to food production. The company specializes in cultivated meat, which is made by growing real meat cells to create pure animal proteins and fats. These products are designed to be clean, traceable, and flavorful, providing consumers with affordable and healthy food options. Fork & Good aims to contribute to a more sustainable food system by offering alternatives that align with modern dietary preferences and environmental considerations.

Oula Health

Series A in 2023
Oula Health, Inc. specializes in maternity care services, offering both in-clinic and home-based prenatal care. Founded in 2019 and located in Brooklyn, New York, Oula aims to transform the maternity care experience by integrating obstetrics and midwifery. The company focuses on providing a personalized and evidence-based approach to pregnancy, combining modern medical practices with a compassionate understanding of human needs. Through its innovative maternity center, Oula sets a new standard for pregnancy care that emphasizes both medical expertise and personal connection.

Order

Series B in 2022
Negotiatus Corp. is a New York-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in online purchasing software. Its flagship platform, Negotiatus, is designed to streamline the entire purchasing process for businesses, allowing administrators and users to place orders, manage spending, and submit payments across various vendors efficiently. The platform offers enterprise-level control and analytics, facilitating a simple and powerful experience from sourcing to payment without the complexities of heavy implementation or maintenance. With a quick onboarding process of fewer than two weeks, Negotiatus is trusted by numerous fast-growing companies across diverse industries, including health and wellness and professional services. The software enables businesses to analyze multiple vendor accounts effortlessly, enhancing operational efficiency and financial oversight.

Olympian Motors

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Olympian Motors is an electric vehicle startup based in New York, focused on revolutionizing the automotive industry with its innovative modular manufacturing system. This approach significantly reduces tooling and labor costs by over 80% and accelerates production lead time by approximately 60%, decreasing the design-to-production cycle from more than four years to just six months. Currently manufacturing electric vehicles in Brooklyn and Detroit, Olympian has an annual production capacity of 320 vehicles and plans to expand this to 20,000 by 2025. The company's vehicles emphasize aesthetics and minimalism, utilizing materials such as steel, wood, and post-industrial recycled components, while avoiding plastic and toxic chemicals. Olympian's Operating System (OOS) enhances user experience with a minimalistic and intuitive cockpit design. The company's electric vehicles are pending traffic approval from regulatory authorities, positioning them as a forward-thinking choice for environmentally conscious consumers.

Fable

Series A in 2021
Fable, Inc. is a computer software company that has developed a web-based motion design platform aimed at creative professionals and indie creators. Established in 2018 and based in New York, Fable provides a collaborative solution that simplifies the animation process for beginners while enhancing efficiency for experienced users. The platform allows teams to work together on projects and supports saving creations as GIFs or HD videos. Fable's mission focuses on empowering creators by providing them with the tools and opportunities to express their stories through motion design.

Fable

Seed Round in 2020
Fable, Inc. is a computer software company that has developed a web-based motion design platform aimed at creative professionals and indie creators. Established in 2018 and based in New York, Fable provides a collaborative solution that simplifies the animation process for beginners while enhancing efficiency for experienced users. The platform allows teams to work together on projects and supports saving creations as GIFs or HD videos. Fable's mission focuses on empowering creators by providing them with the tools and opportunities to express their stories through motion design.

Oula Health

Seed Round in 2020
Oula Health, Inc. specializes in maternity care services, offering both in-clinic and home-based prenatal care. Founded in 2019 and located in Brooklyn, New York, Oula aims to transform the maternity care experience by integrating obstetrics and midwifery. The company focuses on providing a personalized and evidence-based approach to pregnancy, combining modern medical practices with a compassionate understanding of human needs. Through its innovative maternity center, Oula sets a new standard for pregnancy care that emphasizes both medical expertise and personal connection.

Monument

Seed Round in 2020
Monument, Inc. is a New York-based company that provides an online platform for alcohol addiction treatment, connecting patients with healthcare professionals through telehealth services. Founded in 2019, Monument develops personalized treatment plans that cater to individual goals and lifestyles, offering a comprehensive approach that includes access to a supportive community, virtual therapy sessions, and physician-prescribed medications. The platform features synchronous and asynchronous communications, enabling users to engage in hour-long video sessions, participate in therapist-moderated support groups, and access resources to help them change their relationship with alcohol. Monument's focus on affordability and customization positions it as a modern solution for individuals seeking to address their alcohol-related challenges entirely online.

Particle Health

Series A in 2020
Particle Health Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in Manhattan, New York, that specializes in data exchange solutions aimed at improving patient care and research. Founded in 2017, the company has developed an API platform that enables patients and consumers to share their medical information seamlessly. This platform integrates disparate health records from various providers into a single, standardized health record, facilitating valuable insights for healthcare stakeholders. Additionally, Particle Health offers a Smart Consent tool, which helps track and manage patient information for purposes such as clinical trials and life insurance underwriting. The company's solutions are designed to be HIPAA compliant, serving a range of clients in telemedicine, pharmacy, and virtual health sectors.

Onaroll

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Onaroll, Inc. is a technology company based in New York City, founded in 2019 by Pete Ginsberg. It operates an employee rewards platform specifically designed to enhance retention among shift workers. The platform incentivizes productivity and loyalty by offering performance-based rewards, which helps businesses, particularly franchises, reduce employee turnover and associated costs. Onaroll's focus on rewarding shift workers aims to create a more engaged and stable workforce, ultimately benefiting both employees and employers.

Bison Trails

Series A in 2019
Bison Trails Co. operates a blockchain infrastructure platform that enables users to run nodes across multiple blockchains securely. Founded in 2018 and based in New York, the company offers enterprise-grade security alongside multi-cloud and multi-region distribution, ensuring a 99.99% uptime guarantee for its node operators. Bison Trails aims to strengthen the blockchain ecosystem by providing a robust and transparent infrastructure that supports various activities, including staking, validating, voting, and transacting. This allows customers to deploy participation nodes on any blockchain without needing to develop their own security and operational capabilities.

WAVE Meditation

Seed Round in 2019
WAVE Meditation Inc. is a company that focuses on enhancing the meditation experience through its subscription-based mobile application and the manufacture of connected foam cushions designed for at-home use. Established in 2018 and headquartered in New York, WAVE Meditation provides a music-guided platform that facilitates daily rituals centered on breath, body, and rhythm. The company's innovative approach aims to make meditation more accessible and engaging for users, promoting mindfulness and well-being in the comfort of their own homes.

Umbrella

Seed Round in 2019
Umbrella, Inc. is a Brooklyn-based company founded in 1995 that offers home maintenance services through a membership model. The company provides a range of services including home repair, seasonal tasks, and various maintenance needs such as plumbing, electrical updates, and cleaning. Additionally, Umbrella has developed a task management platform designed to connect senior citizens with local workers for small, temporary jobs around the house. This platform facilitates everyday chores and maintenance tasks, such as carpentry, changing light fixtures, fixing leaky faucets, and installing air conditioners. By focusing on these services, Umbrella aims to help seniors maintain their independence and continue living comfortably in their homes.

Livepeer

Series A in 2019
Livepeer, Inc. is a technology company that operates a decentralized live video broadcasting platform designed to support user-generated content. Founded in 2017 by Eric Tang and Douglas Petkanics, the company is headquartered in New York City. Livepeer combines blockchain technology with economic incentives and an open media server, enabling broadcasters, developers, and users to easily distribute content over the Internet. The platform utilizes peer-to-peer networks to enhance video live streaming capabilities, providing tools, APIs, and resources for integrating live video into various applications. By fostering an open-source environment, Livepeer encourages contributions from individuals with diverse skills, ultimately aiming to improve and secure its network.

Envizzo

Seed Round in 2019
Envizzo Inc. is an online marketplace established in 2016 and based in New York, specializing in the rental and sale of home furnishing products, including furniture, appliances, and consumer electronics. The platform serves real estate developers and property managers by providing a curated selection of over 40,000 products from more than 300 partners. In addition to its extensive product offerings, Envizzo offers services such as interior design, logistics, installation, and white glove delivery and assembly, aimed at enhancing the furnishing and decoration process for both commercial and residential properties. Through its comprehensive approach, Envizzo seeks to simplify the experience of curating and designing living and working spaces.

Spruce Holdings

Series A in 2018
Spruce Holdings Inc. provides title insurance, coordination, escrow, and recording services to real estate companies and mortgage lenders through its innovative software solutions. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York City, with additional locations in Plano, Texas; Las Vegas, Nevada; and Santa Barbara, California, the company acts as an intermediary that streamlines transactions between homeowners and their lenders or real estate institutions. By enhancing the title insurance assessment and issuance process, Spruce Holdings aims to reduce the time required to close real estate deals, thereby lowering costs and improving customer experiences for both homeowners and industry professionals.

Daily Harvest

Series A in 2017
Daily Harvest, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in subscription-based food delivery services, focusing on healthy frozen foods. Founded in 2014, it offers a diverse range of products including smoothies, harvest bowls, flatbreads, soups, bites, oat bowls, chia bowls, and lattes. The company's offerings are developed by nutritionists to meet the needs of health-conscious consumers, allowing them to enjoy pre-portioned meals without the need for cooking. Daily Harvest utilizes a combination of data science and a direct-to-farmer supply chain to personalize its products and ensure rapid delivery to customers. This customer-centric approach aims to provide convenient and nutritious meal options for busy lifestyles.

The Farmer's Dog

Series A in 2017
The Farmer's Dog, Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in producing and delivering homemade pet food. The company aims to revolutionize pet care by providing fresh, nutritionally complete meals through a personalized subscription service. Each meal plan is tailored to individual dogs based on their profile, which includes factors such as age, breed, size, and activity level. The Farmer's Dog focuses on using simple recipes made from human-grade USDA ingredients, ensuring that pet owners can access healthy food options for their pets at a reasonable price. By prioritizing pet nutrition and convenience, the company has successfully filled millions of bowls across the nation, positioning itself as a leader in the evolving pet food market.

NextGenVest

Venture Round in 2017
NextGenVest, Inc. is a New York-based company that offers an AI-powered platform designed to assist students with their financial needs related to higher education. Established in 2013, it provides personal financial advisory services that connect students with money mentors, helping them navigate the complexities of scholarships, financial aid applications, and student loans. Through its text message services, NextGenVest delivers on-demand guidance and financial advice, enabling students to make informed decisions and reduce their reliance on loans. As of December 2018, NextGenVest operates as a subsidiary of CommonBond, Inc.

Spruce Holdings

Seed Round in 2016
Spruce Holdings Inc. provides title insurance, coordination, escrow, and recording services to real estate companies and mortgage lenders through its innovative software solutions. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York City, with additional locations in Plano, Texas; Las Vegas, Nevada; and Santa Barbara, California, the company acts as an intermediary that streamlines transactions between homeowners and their lenders or real estate institutions. By enhancing the title insurance assessment and issuance process, Spruce Holdings aims to reduce the time required to close real estate deals, thereby lowering costs and improving customer experiences for both homeowners and industry professionals.

Modern Meadow

Series B in 2016
Modern Meadow, LLC is a biofabrication company based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 2011. The company specializes in creating animal-free leather from living cells, utilizing its proprietary Bio-Alloy and Bio-Farm technology platforms. These innovations leverage tuned proteins to produce sustainable materials that eliminate the need for petrochemical and animal-derived inputs while maintaining high performance. Modern Meadow’s products are designed for seamless integration into existing infrastructures across various industries, including materials and beauty. The company emphasizes lab-to-brand traceability, ensuring that its offerings are fully transparent throughout the production process. By focusing on fermentation-based bio-collagen and lightweight materials, Modern Meadow aims to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote sustainability without compromising quality or appearance.

The Farmer's Dog

Seed Round in 2016
The Farmer's Dog, Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in producing and delivering homemade pet food. The company aims to revolutionize pet care by providing fresh, nutritionally complete meals through a personalized subscription service. Each meal plan is tailored to individual dogs based on their profile, which includes factors such as age, breed, size, and activity level. The Farmer's Dog focuses on using simple recipes made from human-grade USDA ingredients, ensuring that pet owners can access healthy food options for their pets at a reasonable price. By prioritizing pet nutrition and convenience, the company has successfully filled millions of bowls across the nation, positioning itself as a leader in the evolving pet food market.

Roam International

Seed Round in 2016
Roam International, Inc. is a company that develops a networking platform offering communal living spaces tailored for travelers and location-independent workers. Headquartered in New York, the company operates facilities in Miami, Florida, and Bali, providing a blend of coliving and coworking environments. These spaces are designed to foster community and collaboration, featuring amenities such as high-speed internet, universal power outlets, shared kitchens, media centers, and event areas for members and local residents. Founded in January 2015, Roam aims to create a seamless integration of work, travel, and lifestyle, ensuring guests have both comfort and functionality during their stay.

Exo

Series A in 2016
Exo, Inc. is a producer of protein bars made from cricket flour, offering a range of flavors including cacao nut, blueberry vanilla, apple cinnamon, and peanut butter and jelly. The bars combine cricket flour with organic ingredients such as raw cacao, dates, almond butter, and coconut, resulting in a product that is high in protein, low in sugar, and nutritionally dense. These protein bars are free from gluten, grains, dairy, soy, and artificial preservatives, making them a healthy snack option. Exo serves its customers through wholesalers and an online store. Founded in 2014 and based in Brooklyn, New York, Exo operates as a subsidiary of Aspire Food Group USA, Inc.

Zipdrug

Seed Round in 2015
Zipdrug, Inc. is a New York-based company that develops a mobile application designed to streamline the process of obtaining prescribed medications. Founded in 2015, the application connects users with a network of low-cost pharmacies that deliver prescriptions directly to patients' homes, eliminating the need to wait at traditional pharmacies. By focusing on Medicare and Medicaid patients, Zipdrug aims to enhance medication adherence while providing a personalized pharmacy experience at competitive prices. As of July 2020, Zipdrug operates as a subsidiary of IngenioRx, Inc.

Zipdrug

Pre Seed Round in 2015
Zipdrug, Inc. is a New York-based company that develops a mobile application designed to streamline the process of obtaining prescribed medications. Founded in 2015, the application connects users with a network of low-cost pharmacies that deliver prescriptions directly to patients' homes, eliminating the need to wait at traditional pharmacies. By focusing on Medicare and Medicaid patients, Zipdrug aims to enhance medication adherence while providing a personalized pharmacy experience at competitive prices. As of July 2020, Zipdrug operates as a subsidiary of IngenioRx, Inc.

Exo

Seed Round in 2014
Exo, Inc. is a producer of protein bars made from cricket flour, offering a range of flavors including cacao nut, blueberry vanilla, apple cinnamon, and peanut butter and jelly. The bars combine cricket flour with organic ingredients such as raw cacao, dates, almond butter, and coconut, resulting in a product that is high in protein, low in sugar, and nutritionally dense. These protein bars are free from gluten, grains, dairy, soy, and artificial preservatives, making them a healthy snack option. Exo serves its customers through wholesalers and an online store. Founded in 2014 and based in Brooklyn, New York, Exo operates as a subsidiary of Aspire Food Group USA, Inc.

Modern Meadow

Series A in 2014
Modern Meadow, LLC is a biofabrication company based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 2011. The company specializes in creating animal-free leather from living cells, utilizing its proprietary Bio-Alloy and Bio-Farm technology platforms. These innovations leverage tuned proteins to produce sustainable materials that eliminate the need for petrochemical and animal-derived inputs while maintaining high performance. Modern Meadow’s products are designed for seamless integration into existing infrastructures across various industries, including materials and beauty. The company emphasizes lab-to-brand traceability, ensuring that its offerings are fully transparent throughout the production process. By focusing on fermentation-based bio-collagen and lightweight materials, Modern Meadow aims to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote sustainability without compromising quality or appearance.

Hopscotch

Seed Round in 2014
Hopscotch Technologies, Inc. is a New York-based company that develops and distributes a programming application designed specifically for children. Launched in 2011, the Hopscotch app enables kids to design, code, and share their own games and art, fostering organic learning through a user-friendly interface tailored for touchscreen devices. By providing an open-ended environment, the app encourages creativity and engagement, allowing users to create their own versions of popular games while learning coding concepts. Hopscotch aims to empower young individuals to explore technology and develop essential programming skills in an enjoyable manner.

Bond Street

Seed Round in 2014
Bond Street is a startup focused on transforming small business lending through technology, data, and design. Small business owners are the foundation for growth in the economy, and yet today’s banking system has left them behind. It is building a better future where access to financing is simple, transparent, and fair. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

makr

Seed Round in 2013
Makr is a design app for next-generation makers: the creative entrepreneur, the DIYer, the next-level home entertainer. Headquartered in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, we’re inspired every day by our local maker community. We developed Makr specifically for iPad to bring DIY to the 21st century, using digital tech to enrich the handmade movement and our shared love of old-fashioned craft. Makr provides sophisticated design tools – exclusive to professional studio use until now – to the local maker’s workshop and DIYer’s home.

Blue Bottle Coffee

Series A in 2012
Blue Bottle Coffee is a coffee roaster and retailer based in Oakland, California, specializing in delivering high-quality coffee subscriptions directly to customers' doorsteps across the nation. The company operates a network of cafes in key locations, including the Bay Area, Los Angeles, New York, and Tokyo, offering a diverse range of products such as instant coffee, seasonal collections, brew tools, and drinkware. Blue Bottle Coffee emphasizes organic practices, ensuring that its offerings align with health-conscious consumption. With a dedicated team, the company is committed to providing exceptional coffee experiences, whether in their cafes or at home.

Skillshare

Series A in 2011
Skillshare, Inc. is an online learning community that was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in New York, New York. The platform offers a diverse array of classes in various fields such as illustration, design, photography, video, and business. It provides practitioners the opportunity to take online courses, watch instructional videos, engage in projects and workshops, and even teach their own classes. By facilitating a creative space for individuals to learn and improve their skills, Skillshare enables members to explore new interests and enhance their expertise in multiple domains, from culinary arts to technology and entrepreneurship.
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