Hume AI, established in 2021, specializes in developing AI models that enable technology to understand and respond to human emotions. Headquartered in New York and San Jose, the company offers a range of products, including expression measurement models, text-to-speech models, and speech-language models, all grounded in advanced research from psychology and machine learning. Hume AI's technology analyzes facial expressions, voice inflections, text, and other data sources to gain insights into human feelings and engagement. By prioritizing scientific rigor and ethical AI practices, Hume AI serves diverse industries, enhancing human-technology interactions with empathy and authenticity.
Hume AI, established in 2021, specializes in developing AI models that enable technology to understand and respond to human emotions. Headquartered in New York and San Jose, the company offers a range of products, including expression measurement models, text-to-speech models, and speech-language models, all grounded in advanced research from psychology and machine learning. Hume AI's technology analyzes facial expressions, voice inflections, text, and other data sources to gain insights into human feelings and engagement. By prioritizing scientific rigor and ethical AI practices, Hume AI serves diverse industries, enhancing human-technology interactions with empathy and authenticity.
Parallel Markets
Series A in 2022
Founded in 2018, Parallel Markets operates an online platform that streamlines investor verification and accreditation for financial platforms. It enables investors to share their credentials across platforms with a single click, simplifying onboarding processes for both individuals and entities while ensuring regulatory compliance.
Blockdaemon
Venture Round in 2020
Blockdaemon facilitates blockchain deployment by offering a node management platform that supports over 30 protocols. It empowers businesses and developers to quickly launch and manage blockchain applications, with tools for exchanges, custodians, and financial institutions.
K Health is a data-driven digital primary care company offering an AI-powered platform for personalized health management. It aggregates user data to build predictive models, enabling individuals to learn about their health by comparing themselves with others who share similar characteristics, and it provides a free symptom tracker. The platform supports remote care, including doctor consultations for well below a copay, and maintains users' medical history to deliver clinical data insights. Founded in 2016 as Kang Health and renamed K Health in 2018, the company is based in New York with an additional office in Israel. Its goal is to connect health data to enable accessible, data-informed primary care.
The Yes is an artificial intelligence-based shopping platform founded in 2018 and headquartered in Burlingame, California, with additional operations in New York City. The company aims to transform the e-commerce landscape by leveraging AI technology to enhance the online shopping experience. By focusing on innovative solutions, The Yes seeks to attract critical thinkers who can contribute to reimagining the rules of online retail. The platform is dedicated to creating a dynamic and engaging shopping environment for users.
BigID, Inc. is a developer of advanced security software focused on personal data protection and privacy compliance. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Tel Aviv and London, the company leverages machine learning and identity intelligence to assist enterprises in managing sensitive data at a large scale. BigID's platform facilitates the discovery and inventory of personal information across various data types while automating compliance with privacy regulations such as GDPR and CCPA. Key features include mapping data relationships, automating access rights fulfillment, and providing tools for consent management and risk assessment. By enabling organizations to protect and steward customer data effectively, BigID addresses the growing need for robust data privacy solutions amid evolving regulatory landscapes.
Hawthorne
Series A in 2019
Founded in 2015, Hawthorne is a New York-based company specializing in personal care products. It uses data-driven algorithms and smart subscriptions to provide consumers with premium quality, tailored products based on individual body chemistry, skin type, and lifestyle.
Ready Maker
Series A in 2019
Ready Maker Inc. is a cross-platform programming environment designed for personal robotics, aimed at users without coding experience. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York, the company allows individuals to program games, Arduino projects, and various software applications. Its platform is compatible with major robotics systems and enables the creation and sharing of Unity3D games that can be played across different devices. Ready Maker offers a range of customizable, professional-grade features, including various movement behaviors, a physics engine that simulates gravity and force, and user interface elements such as input fields and timers. Additionally, it incorporates a visual coding language that simplifies the programming process, making it accessible to a wider audience.
Hive Technology, Inc. is a productivity application developer based in New York, established in 2015. The company offers a centralized workflow management platform that integrates chat, tasks, files, and email into a single dashboard. This project and process management software facilitates real-time collaboration by allowing users to transform recurring meetings into notes and automatically recap previous discussions. Hive's solution combines various applications, including messaging, email, calendars, and workflow tools, to enhance workplace productivity for businesses of all sizes. Additionally, the platform provides auto-suggestions for project plans based on a library of successful strategies, enabling teams to efficiently address challenges and streamline their operations. Hive's innovative approach has attracted notable clients, including major corporations like Starbucks, Uber, IBM, and Netflix.
goTenna, Inc. is a company based in Brooklyn, New York, that specializes in off-grid communication solutions. Founded in 2013, it develops innovative devices that allow users to send messages and share GPS locations using their smartphones, even in the absence of central connectivity. The company's flagship product incorporates a cognitive digital radio and an app that generates its own signal, enabling communication through a mesh networking protocol known as Aspen Grove™. This technology facilitates decentralized and programmable mobile infrastructure, making it useful for a variety of applications across public sector, enterprise, and Internet of Things markets. goTenna's mission is rooted in the need for resilient communication systems, a vision that emerged following the disruptions caused by Hurricane Sandy in 2012. The company's devices are characterized by their low power consumption, long-range capabilities, and use of low bandwidth radio frequencies, allowing users to communicate without relying on traditional internet or cellular networks.
Deep Blue Communications
Acquisition in 2019
Deep Blue Communications, LLC is a leading provider of engineering, installation, and management services for commercial Wi-Fi networks, with a focus on hotels, entertainment venues, retail spaces, and marinas across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Established in 2002 and headquartered in Latham, New York, the company also operates an additional office in Menands, New York, along with satellite offices nationwide. Deep Blue offers a comprehensive suite of services, including IP network project management, Wi-Fi engineering and installation, help desk support, conferencing solutions, and Enhanced Network Services. The company is also known for its mobile-based MyDeepBlue Dashboard, which provides valuable insights into guest Wi-Fi networks. Formerly known as WiFiFee, LLC, Deep Blue Communications has positioned itself as an industry leader for over 15 years, recognized for its growth and innovation in integrating hospitality, retail, and entertainment services. As of May 2019, it operates as a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
Blockdaemon
Seed Round in 2019
Blockdaemon facilitates blockchain deployment by offering a node management platform that supports over 30 protocols. It empowers businesses and developers to quickly launch and manage blockchain applications, with tools for exchanges, custodians, and financial institutions.
K Health is a data-driven digital primary care company offering an AI-powered platform for personalized health management. It aggregates user data to build predictive models, enabling individuals to learn about their health by comparing themselves with others who share similar characteristics, and it provides a free symptom tracker. The platform supports remote care, including doctor consultations for well below a copay, and maintains users' medical history to deliver clinical data insights. Founded in 2016 as Kang Health and renamed K Health in 2018, the company is based in New York with an additional office in Israel. Its goal is to connect health data to enable accessible, data-informed primary care.
Enigma Technologies, Inc. is an operational data management and intelligence company based in New York. It specializes in providing a searchable database of public records, information, and documents, facilitating streamlined operations and informed decision-making for its users. The company offers a suite of products, including Enigma Data Infrastructure, which features tools for data operations and metadata enhancement, and Enigma Solutions, tailored for specific industries such as financial services, pharmacovigilance, and insurance. Enigma also provides analysis-ready public data relevant to sectors like oil and gas, healthcare, and company reference data. Additionally, Enigma operates Enigma Labs, which focuses on developing open data tools for public use, and offers an API to support developers in creating data-rich applications. The company is recognized for its contributions to small business intelligence, delivering timely and accurate insights on the identity and risk profile of small businesses, thus aiding firms in areas such as insurance risk assessment and fraud prevention. Enigma Technologies was incorporated in 2011.
BigID, Inc. is a developer of advanced security software focused on personal data protection and privacy compliance. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Tel Aviv and London, the company leverages machine learning and identity intelligence to assist enterprises in managing sensitive data at a large scale. BigID's platform facilitates the discovery and inventory of personal information across various data types while automating compliance with privacy regulations such as GDPR and CCPA. Key features include mapping data relationships, automating access rights fulfillment, and providing tools for consent management and risk assessment. By enabling organizations to protect and steward customer data effectively, BigID addresses the growing need for robust data privacy solutions amid evolving regulatory landscapes.
Zola, Inc. is a wedding company that operates a comprehensive wedding planning and registry platform designed to streamline the wedding experience for couples. Founded in 2013 and based in New York, Zola offers a suite of tools under the Zola Weddings brand, which includes customizable wedding websites, a diverse registry of gifts and experiences, a personalized wedding checklist, and a guest list management tool. The platform allows users to create and personalize their wedding websites, register for a variety of gifts with benefits such as free shipping and group gifting, and manage their wedding planning tasks and guest communications efficiently. Zola aims to enhance the wedding planning journey by combining modern technology with attentive customer service, ultimately supporting couples from engagement through to their new life together.
Blockdaemon
Seed Round in 2018
Blockdaemon facilitates blockchain deployment by offering a node management platform that supports over 30 protocols. It empowers businesses and developers to quickly launch and manage blockchain applications, with tools for exchanges, custodians, and financial institutions.
Cheddar is a media and entertainment company that operates live news networks aimed at delivering fresh perspectives on business, technology, culture, and innovation. With a monthly viewership exceeding 6.5 million, Cheddar broadcasts its content across various platforms, including SlingTV, Hulu Live, YouTube TV, and social media channels such as Facebook and Twitter. The company runs two primary networks: Cheddar, which focuses on business news highlighting innovative executives and technologies, and Cheddar Big News, a general news network catering to a younger audience. Broadcasting from notable locations, including the New York Stock Exchange and a street-level studio in New York's Flatiron Building, Cheddar seeks to provide an authentic voice that reflects the diverse interests and intellectual curiosity of its viewers, enabling them to access live and on-demand news. Founded by Jon Steinberg, Cheddar aims to redefine news consumption in a post-cable era.
BigID, Inc. is a developer of advanced security software focused on personal data protection and privacy compliance. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Tel Aviv and London, the company leverages machine learning and identity intelligence to assist enterprises in managing sensitive data at a large scale. BigID's platform facilitates the discovery and inventory of personal information across various data types while automating compliance with privacy regulations such as GDPR and CCPA. Key features include mapping data relationships, automating access rights fulfillment, and providing tools for consent management and risk assessment. By enabling organizations to protect and steward customer data effectively, BigID addresses the growing need for robust data privacy solutions amid evolving regulatory landscapes.
SnagFilms
Venture Round in 2018
SnagFilms Inc. is an online film distribution company that provides a platform for audiences to watch, share, and support a diverse array of films and documentaries. Established in 2007 and headquartered in New York, the company offers access to full-length movies, TV shows, and various genres including comedy, drama, documentaries, and horror, among others. Users can stream and download content on multiple devices, such as mobile phones, tablets, desktops, and televisions. SnagFilms aims to make film viewing accessible by offering thousands of films for free, including multi-lingual options to cater to a wider audience.
K Health is a data-driven digital primary care company offering an AI-powered platform for personalized health management. It aggregates user data to build predictive models, enabling individuals to learn about their health by comparing themselves with others who share similar characteristics, and it provides a free symptom tracker. The platform supports remote care, including doctor consultations for well below a copay, and maintains users' medical history to deliver clinical data insights. Founded in 2016 as Kang Health and renamed K Health in 2018, the company is based in New York with an additional office in Israel. Its goal is to connect health data to enable accessible, data-informed primary care.
Hawthorne
Seed Round in 2017
Founded in 2015, Hawthorne is a New York-based company specializing in personal care products. It uses data-driven algorithms and smart subscriptions to provide consumers with premium quality, tailored products based on individual body chemistry, skin type, and lifestyle.
Sevenrooms
Series A in 2017
Sevenrooms Inc. is a data-driven operations, marketing, and guest engagement platform tailored for the global hospitality industry. Founded in 2011 and based in New York, the company offers an all-in-one CRM-driven solution that encompasses reservation, waitlist and table management, online ordering, contactless payment options, and reputation management. This comprehensive platform empowers hospitality operators, including restaurants, hotels, nightlife venues, and entertainment organizations, to leverage data for building direct relationships with guests, enhancing their experiences, and driving repeat visits and orders. With a client base exceeding 12,000, Sevenrooms collaborates with notable names such as Marriott International, MGM Resorts, and Wolfgang Puck, helping them increase sales and customer loyalty through advanced marketing automation and guest management features.
ROSS Intelligence
Series A in 2017
ROSS Intelligence is a company that develops artificial intelligence tools specifically designed to enhance the capabilities of lawyers. Its flagship product, ROSS, serves as an AI-driven legal research platform that utilizes natural language processing to answer legal queries and assist legal teams in navigating case law efficiently. By streamlining the research process, ROSS Intelligence enables lawyers to focus on more complex tasks, ultimately improving their productivity and decision-making. The company's clientele includes leading law firms and corporate legal departments both in the United States and internationally. With operations based in Toronto, San Francisco, and New York, ROSS Intelligence aims to revolutionize the legal profession by creating advanced AI solutions that augment lawyers' cognitive abilities.
Jopwell, Inc. is a career platform founded in 2015 by former Goldman Sachs employees Porter Braswell and Ryan Williams, based in New York. The company focuses on connecting Black, Latino/Hispanic, and Native American professionals and students with a variety of employers across multiple industries, including technology, finance, education, management consulting, and medicine. Jopwell aims to facilitate career advancement at all stages, providing a streamlined pathway for underrepresented candidates to access job opportunities. By partnering with companies seeking to diversify their workforce, Jopwell not only helps fill roles from internships to experienced positions but also fosters a national dialogue about workplace diversity. The company has received recognition for its innovative approach and commitment to leveraging technology to enhance access to career opportunities.
MealPal, Inc. is a subscription-based platform that offers lunch plans for weekdays, allowing members to choose and reserve meals from a diverse network of participating restaurants and chefs. Founded in 2015 and based in Miami, Florida, the company provides its services through a mobile application, facilitating user access to hundreds of meal options for a flat monthly fee. This service not only enables users to discover new dining options and save money but also helps restaurants increase revenue during peak hours. MealPal has successfully facilitated over 10 million lunch reservations and operates in major cities including Washington, D.C., San Francisco, New York, Miami, Boston, London, Philadelphia, and Chicago. Originally named MealPass, Inc., the company rebranded to MealPal, Inc. in September 2016.
KeyMe is a technology company specializing in digital key management. Founded in 2012, it offers a mobile application that enables users to store, share, and duplicate physical keys using digital scans. KeyMe supports various key types and provides custom key designs and accessories. Its services are available through robotic kiosks located in over 2,500 retail locations across the U.S.
SundaySky
Series D in 2017
SundaySky Ltd. is a provider of dynamically generated video solutions tailored for e-businesses and online retailers, aimed at enhancing brand presence and driving website traffic. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in Tel Aviv and Tokyo, the company utilizes a Software-as-a-Service platform that creates high-quality, personalized video content from existing web data. SundaySky's offerings include SmartVideo, a marketing cloud that produces billions of personalized video experiences annually, and Videolet, a versatile video template generator. The firm also employs a proprietary XML-based markup language for multimedia synchronization and InstantStreaming technology for immediate video delivery. By focusing on personalized video engagement, SundaySky helps brands transform consumer interactions into meaningful experiences that foster loyalty and drive measurable value.
Cheddar is a media and entertainment company that operates live news networks aimed at delivering fresh perspectives on business, technology, culture, and innovation. With a monthly viewership exceeding 6.5 million, Cheddar broadcasts its content across various platforms, including SlingTV, Hulu Live, YouTube TV, and social media channels such as Facebook and Twitter. The company runs two primary networks: Cheddar, which focuses on business news highlighting innovative executives and technologies, and Cheddar Big News, a general news network catering to a younger audience. Broadcasting from notable locations, including the New York Stock Exchange and a street-level studio in New York's Flatiron Building, Cheddar seeks to provide an authentic voice that reflects the diverse interests and intellectual curiosity of its viewers, enabling them to access live and on-demand news. Founded by Jon Steinberg, Cheddar aims to redefine news consumption in a post-cable era.
MealPal, Inc. is a subscription-based platform that offers lunch plans for weekdays, allowing members to choose and reserve meals from a diverse network of participating restaurants and chefs. Founded in 2015 and based in Miami, Florida, the company provides its services through a mobile application, facilitating user access to hundreds of meal options for a flat monthly fee. This service not only enables users to discover new dining options and save money but also helps restaurants increase revenue during peak hours. MealPal has successfully facilitated over 10 million lunch reservations and operates in major cities including Washington, D.C., San Francisco, New York, Miami, Boston, London, Philadelphia, and Chicago. Originally named MealPass, Inc., the company rebranded to MealPal, Inc. in September 2016.
Eight Sleep
Series A in 2017
Eight Sleep is a pioneering sleep technology company that manufactures smart mattresses designed to optimize rest and improve overall health. Founded in 2014, the company's products include temperature-regulating mattresses, sleep trackers, and other accessories aimed at creating personalized, comfortable sleep environments.
K Health
Seed Round in 2016
K Health is a data-driven digital primary care company offering an AI-powered platform for personalized health management. It aggregates user data to build predictive models, enabling individuals to learn about their health by comparing themselves with others who share similar characteristics, and it provides a free symptom tracker. The platform supports remote care, including doctor consultations for well below a copay, and maintains users' medical history to deliver clinical data insights. Founded in 2016 as Kang Health and renamed K Health in 2018, the company is based in New York with an additional office in Israel. Its goal is to connect health data to enable accessible, data-informed primary care.
KeyMe is a technology company specializing in digital key management. Founded in 2012, it offers a mobile application that enables users to store, share, and duplicate physical keys using digital scans. KeyMe supports various key types and provides custom key designs and accessories. Its services are available through robotic kiosks located in over 2,500 retail locations across the U.S.
FanDuel
Convertible Note in 2016
FanDuel operates an online platform that enables users to participate in fantasy sports and real-money wagering. The platform supports fantasy football, baseball, hockey and basketball, and also offers sports betting, racing and casino games. Founded in 2009 and based in New York, with an additional office in Edinburgh, the company serves North American and international players by enabling users to draft fantasy teams or join contests for cash prizes.
Cheddar is a media and entertainment company that operates live news networks aimed at delivering fresh perspectives on business, technology, culture, and innovation. With a monthly viewership exceeding 6.5 million, Cheddar broadcasts its content across various platforms, including SlingTV, Hulu Live, YouTube TV, and social media channels such as Facebook and Twitter. The company runs two primary networks: Cheddar, which focuses on business news highlighting innovative executives and technologies, and Cheddar Big News, a general news network catering to a younger audience. Broadcasting from notable locations, including the New York Stock Exchange and a street-level studio in New York's Flatiron Building, Cheddar seeks to provide an authentic voice that reflects the diverse interests and intellectual curiosity of its viewers, enabling them to access live and on-demand news. Founded by Jon Steinberg, Cheddar aims to redefine news consumption in a post-cable era.
Interactions
Venture Round in 2016
Founded in 2004, Interactions specializes in developing conversational virtual assistant solutions using its patented Adaptive-Understanding™ technology. Serving Fortune 500 companies worldwide, the company's natural language understanding platform enables businesses to engage customers across various devices and channels, handling over one billion transactions to date.
Axial Networks
Series C in 2016
Axial Networks, Inc. operates an online platform designed to connect private companies with various capital sources, facilitating financial transactions in the private capital markets. The platform enables users, including CEOs, capital providers, advisors, and bankers, to create professional profiles that enhance credibility and foster connections with potential investors and partners. It offers services such as deal sourcing, marketing, and analytics to help companies find growth capital, identify acquisition opportunities, and manage the deal process effectively. The platform covers a broad range of industries, including healthcare, real estate, financial services, and technology, and supports various capital types, such as growth capital and acquisition financing. Founded in 2004 and based in New York, Axial Networks aims to streamline the process of connecting private companies with the necessary capital to finance their growth or facilitate exits.
SundaySky
Series D in 2016
SundaySky Ltd. is a provider of dynamically generated video solutions tailored for e-businesses and online retailers, aimed at enhancing brand presence and driving website traffic. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in Tel Aviv and Tokyo, the company utilizes a Software-as-a-Service platform that creates high-quality, personalized video content from existing web data. SundaySky's offerings include SmartVideo, a marketing cloud that produces billions of personalized video experiences annually, and Videolet, a versatile video template generator. The firm also employs a proprietary XML-based markup language for multimedia synchronization and InstantStreaming technology for immediate video delivery. By focusing on personalized video engagement, SundaySky helps brands transform consumer interactions into meaningful experiences that foster loyalty and drive measurable value.
Poncho Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in providing personalized weather forecasts through its application, emails, and text messages across the continental United States. Founded in 2014, Poncho has developed a popular chatbot on Facebook Messenger and ranks among the leading weather apps in the App Store. The company not only delivers weather updates but also offers travel reports, enhancing the user experience with engaging content. As of May 2018, Poncho operates as a subsidiary of Dirty Lemon Beverages, LLC, leveraging advanced bot technologies to reach its audience on various messaging and hardware platforms.
SnagFilms
Venture Round in 2016
SnagFilms Inc. is an online film distribution company that provides a platform for audiences to watch, share, and support a diverse array of films and documentaries. Established in 2007 and headquartered in New York, the company offers access to full-length movies, TV shows, and various genres including comedy, drama, documentaries, and horror, among others. Users can stream and download content on multiple devices, such as mobile phones, tablets, desktops, and televisions. SnagFilms aims to make film viewing accessible by offering thousands of films for free, including multi-lingual options to cater to a wider audience.
Quantifind
Venture Round in 2016
Quantifind is a data science company that develops AI-powered platforms for marketing insight and financial crime risk management. Its Signum suite merges internal data with public information to reveal revenue drivers, explain what and who influences brand performance, and measure sponsorship impact on awareness and sales across automotive, consumer goods, entertainment, financial services, pharmaceutical, retail, and telecom sectors. The company also provides financial crime intelligence solutions for anti-money laundering and fraud detection, delivering real-time risk assessments, uncovering hidden threats, and reducing false positives by leveraging unstructured external data alongside internal records. Quantifind serves financial institutions and other organizations seeking faster, more precise risk detection, improved compliance, and scalable, data-driven decision support.
KeyMe is a technology company specializing in digital key management. Founded in 2012, it offers a mobile application that enables users to store, share, and duplicate physical keys using digital scans. KeyMe supports various key types and provides custom key designs and accessories. Its services are available through robotic kiosks located in over 2,500 retail locations across the U.S.
Dibs Technology
Seed Round in 2016
Dibs Technology develops a platform for boutique fitness facilities to dynamically price group classes based on real-time demand, similar to airline pricing models. Incorporated in 2015 and headquartered in New York.
YouNow, Inc. is a New York-based company established in 2011 that operates a live social networking platform allowing users to broadcast themselves in real-time to a global audience. Its application enables users to discover talented broadcasters, watch live streams, and engage in video chats. Accessible on iOS, Android, and web platforms, YouNow fosters a community where users can create and interact with diverse content. The company also operates PROPS, a blockchain-based platform that supports a decentralized economy for video applications, allowing users to buy virtual currency while content creators earn revenue through audience engagement. Additional offerings include Rize, which connects broadcasters with engaged viewers, and the WTF game show application, where contestants participate in live game shows through video chat. By blending broadcasting, gaming, and social networking, YouNow empowers individuals to express their creativity and forge meaningful connections.
THIS TECHNOLOGY
Acquisition in 2015
THIS TECHNOLOGY, Inc. specializes in dynamic ad insertion and alternate content delivery solutions designed for multichannel video programming distributors (MVPDs) and programming networks. Its innovative platforms facilitate the seamless integration of video operations and advertising systems, enabling real-time communication regarding content and advertising availability. This technology streamlines the delivery of both local and national content and advertisements across various platforms, including video on demand (VOD), network DVR, IPTV, TV Everywhere, and mobile devices. Based in Denver, with additional offices in New York City and Beijing, the company serves prominent clients such as Comcast, Verizon, NBCUniversal, and ABC, positioning itself as a key player in the evolving landscape of video advertising.
Eight Sleep
Seed Round in 2015
Eight Sleep is a pioneering sleep technology company that manufactures smart mattresses designed to optimize rest and improve overall health. Founded in 2014, the company's products include temperature-regulating mattresses, sleep trackers, and other accessories aimed at creating personalized, comfortable sleep environments.
VHX Corporation is a technology company that specializes in video distribution, providing a platform that enables businesses to create custom video experiences across various connected devices. Founded in 2011 and based in Brooklyn, New York, VHX allows content creators, including filmmakers, educators, and fitness trainers, to sell their work directly to audiences from their own websites. The platform supports a diverse range of content types, including films, TV shows, and online courses, giving creators significant control over their distribution and customer data. With an end-to-end solution, VHX facilitates efficient marketing and revenue retention for its users. Since its launch, the company has successfully enabled publishers to generate substantial sales, serving over a million customers. VHX operates as a subsidiary of Vimeo, LLC.
Enigma Technologies, Inc. is an operational data management and intelligence company based in New York. It specializes in providing a searchable database of public records, information, and documents, facilitating streamlined operations and informed decision-making for its users. The company offers a suite of products, including Enigma Data Infrastructure, which features tools for data operations and metadata enhancement, and Enigma Solutions, tailored for specific industries such as financial services, pharmacovigilance, and insurance. Enigma also provides analysis-ready public data relevant to sectors like oil and gas, healthcare, and company reference data. Additionally, Enigma operates Enigma Labs, which focuses on developing open data tools for public use, and offers an API to support developers in creating data-rich applications. The company is recognized for its contributions to small business intelligence, delivering timely and accurate insights on the identity and risk profile of small businesses, thus aiding firms in areas such as insurance risk assessment and fraud prevention. Enigma Technologies was incorporated in 2011.
Axial Networks
Series B in 2015
Axial Networks, Inc. operates an online platform designed to connect private companies with various capital sources, facilitating financial transactions in the private capital markets. The platform enables users, including CEOs, capital providers, advisors, and bankers, to create professional profiles that enhance credibility and foster connections with potential investors and partners. It offers services such as deal sourcing, marketing, and analytics to help companies find growth capital, identify acquisition opportunities, and manage the deal process effectively. The platform covers a broad range of industries, including healthcare, real estate, financial services, and technology, and supports various capital types, such as growth capital and acquisition financing. Founded in 2004 and based in New York, Axial Networks aims to streamline the process of connecting private companies with the necessary capital to finance their growth or facilitate exits.
Taboola is a content discovery platform that connects users with relevant articles and videos on over 9,000 publisher sites worldwide. Headquartered in New York City with offices globally, Taboola serves over 500 million unique visitors monthly, helping publishers retain users and monetize traffic.
FanDuel operates an online platform that enables users to participate in fantasy sports and real-money wagering. The platform supports fantasy football, baseball, hockey and basketball, and also offers sports betting, racing and casino games. Founded in 2009 and based in New York, with an additional office in Edinburgh, the company serves North American and international players by enabling users to draft fantasy teams or join contests for cash prizes.
Axial Networks
Series B in 2014
Axial Networks, Inc. operates an online platform designed to connect private companies with various capital sources, facilitating financial transactions in the private capital markets. The platform enables users, including CEOs, capital providers, advisors, and bankers, to create professional profiles that enhance credibility and foster connections with potential investors and partners. It offers services such as deal sourcing, marketing, and analytics to help companies find growth capital, identify acquisition opportunities, and manage the deal process effectively. The platform covers a broad range of industries, including healthcare, real estate, financial services, and technology, and supports various capital types, such as growth capital and acquisition financing. Founded in 2004 and based in New York, Axial Networks aims to streamline the process of connecting private companies with the necessary capital to finance their growth or facilitate exits.
BaubleBar
Series B in 2014
BaubleBar is a leading online retailer of fashionable jewelry, offering a wide range of products including necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings, and personalized items. Founded in 2010 by Amy Jain and Daniella Yacobovsky, the company stands out for its fast speed to market, driven by real-time data analysis and unique sourcing capabilities. BaubleBar's mission is to redefine how women shop for fashion jewelry through on-trend styles, strong editorial references, and a high-touch customer experience.
Quantifind
Venture Round in 2014
Quantifind is a data science company that develops AI-powered platforms for marketing insight and financial crime risk management. Its Signum suite merges internal data with public information to reveal revenue drivers, explain what and who influences brand performance, and measure sponsorship impact on awareness and sales across automotive, consumer goods, entertainment, financial services, pharmaceutical, retail, and telecom sectors. The company also provides financial crime intelligence solutions for anti-money laundering and fraud detection, delivering real-time risk assessments, uncovering hidden threats, and reducing false positives by leveraging unstructured external data alongside internal records. Quantifind serves financial institutions and other organizations seeking faster, more precise risk detection, improved compliance, and scalable, data-driven decision support.
Birchbox is a New York-based retailer of personalized beauty and grooming products that operates online and through select stores. It offers makeup, skincare, haircare, fragrance, bath and body, nail products, and related lifestyle items for women, along with men's grooming products. The company partners with major and niche brands and uses a proprietary algorithm to deliver customized product selections, often through a monthly personalized sample experience combined with e-commerce shopping. It also provides educational content, product tips, tutorials, and a loyalty program. Birchbox has operations in the United Kingdom, France, Spain, and Belgium, reflecting its international reach.
Spectrum
Acquisition in 2014
Spectrum is a cable telecommunications company that provides a diverse array of home entertainment and information services. Its offerings include video on-demand, digital video recording, high-speed internet access, and various communication tools, as well as home automation and monitoring services. In addition to residential services, Spectrum also caters to business clients with data and network services, video programming, and music services. Established in 1989 and headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, Spectrum operates in multiple regions, including New York State, the Carolinas, Ohio, Kentucky, Wisconsin, Southern California, and Texas. The company has grown to serve approximately 15 million customers.
Viridis Learning
Seed Round in 2013
Viridis Learning, Inc. is an education technology company specializing in workforce education and human capital solutions for the middle-skill workforce. The company operates a platform that facilitates training, certification, and job placement for individuals seeking to enter, sustain, or advance in middle-skill occupations. Through its human capital technology solution, Viridis, the company addresses skill deficiencies by aligning training programs with the needs of local employers. The training offerings include a variety of courses such as Residential Concrete Specialization, Energy Management and Controls, and Advanced Residential Construction Supervisor, among others. With its base in New York, New York, Viridis Learning aims to enhance the employability of individuals while meeting the demands of employers in the middle-skill labor market.
SundaySky
Series C in 2013
SundaySky Ltd. is a provider of dynamically generated video solutions tailored for e-businesses and online retailers, aimed at enhancing brand presence and driving website traffic. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in Tel Aviv and Tokyo, the company utilizes a Software-as-a-Service platform that creates high-quality, personalized video content from existing web data. SundaySky's offerings include SmartVideo, a marketing cloud that produces billions of personalized video experiences annually, and Videolet, a versatile video template generator. The firm also employs a proprietary XML-based markup language for multimedia synchronization and InstantStreaming technology for immediate video delivery. By focusing on personalized video engagement, SundaySky helps brands transform consumer interactions into meaningful experiences that foster loyalty and drive measurable value.
Enigma Technologies, Inc. is an operational data management and intelligence company based in New York. It specializes in providing a searchable database of public records, information, and documents, facilitating streamlined operations and informed decision-making for its users. The company offers a suite of products, including Enigma Data Infrastructure, which features tools for data operations and metadata enhancement, and Enigma Solutions, tailored for specific industries such as financial services, pharmacovigilance, and insurance. Enigma also provides analysis-ready public data relevant to sectors like oil and gas, healthcare, and company reference data. Additionally, Enigma operates Enigma Labs, which focuses on developing open data tools for public use, and offers an API to support developers in creating data-rich applications. The company is recognized for its contributions to small business intelligence, delivering timely and accurate insights on the identity and risk profile of small businesses, thus aiding firms in areas such as insurance risk assessment and fraud prevention. Enigma Technologies was incorporated in 2011.
Maker's Row
Seed Round in 2013
Maker's Row is an online marketplace that connects businesses with U.S. manufacturers, primarily in apparel and accessories. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, it offers a searchable database of factories and suppliers, providing detailed factory profiles and location data to help clients select suitable partners and streamline production. The platform serves small, medium, and product-based businesses, simplifying the manufacturing process by offering a comprehensive, accessible list of American manufacturers.
FanDuel operates an online platform that enables users to participate in fantasy sports and real-money wagering. The platform supports fantasy football, baseball, hockey and basketball, and also offers sports betting, racing and casino games. Founded in 2009 and based in New York, with an additional office in Edinburgh, the company serves North American and international players by enabling users to draft fantasy teams or join contests for cash prizes.
SnagFilms
Venture Round in 2013
SnagFilms Inc. is an online film distribution company that provides a platform for audiences to watch, share, and support a diverse array of films and documentaries. Established in 2007 and headquartered in New York, the company offers access to full-length movies, TV shows, and various genres including comedy, drama, documentaries, and horror, among others. Users can stream and download content on multiple devices, such as mobile phones, tablets, desktops, and televisions. SnagFilms aims to make film viewing accessible by offering thousands of films for free, including multi-lingual options to cater to a wider audience.
WhoSay Inc. is a media management platform designed for high-profile personalities in film, television, music, and sports to interact with their fans in an authentic manner through various social and mainstream media channels. Established in 2009 and headquartered in Germantown, New York, with an additional office in Beverly Hills, California, WhoSay serves over 2,000 celebrities who utilize its invitation-only platform to manage their fan relationships. The company specializes in influencer marketing, providing brands with opportunities to engage audiences through celebrity storytelling and tailored content marketing strategies. By leveraging a network of talent and social influencers, WhoSay facilitates marketing campaigns that reach diverse audiences effectively. In 2018, WhoSay became a subsidiary of Viacom, further enhancing its capabilities in the media landscape.
SnagFilms
Venture Round in 2012
SnagFilms Inc. is an online film distribution company that provides a platform for audiences to watch, share, and support a diverse array of films and documentaries. Established in 2007 and headquartered in New York, the company offers access to full-length movies, TV shows, and various genres including comedy, drama, documentaries, and horror, among others. Users can stream and download content on multiple devices, such as mobile phones, tablets, desktops, and televisions. SnagFilms aims to make film viewing accessible by offering thousands of films for free, including multi-lingual options to cater to a wider audience.
Flipboard
Series B in 2011
Flipboard develops a mobile application that curates news articles, videos, and photos from various sources into personalized digital magazines. It offers custom branded layout solutions for publishers and native/display advertising services for advertisers.
NBCUniversal
Acquisition in 2011
NBCUniversal is a global media and entertainment company that develops, produces, and markets entertainment, news, and information. Its portfolio includes broadcast and cable networks, film studios, theme parks, and digital properties.
SnagFilms
Venture Round in 2011
SnagFilms Inc. is an online film distribution company that provides a platform for audiences to watch, share, and support a diverse array of films and documentaries. Established in 2007 and headquartered in New York, the company offers access to full-length movies, TV shows, and various genres including comedy, drama, documentaries, and horror, among others. Users can stream and download content on multiple devices, such as mobile phones, tablets, desktops, and televisions. SnagFilms aims to make film viewing accessible by offering thousands of films for free, including multi-lingual options to cater to a wider audience.
Vox Media
Series C in 2010
Vox Media is a prominent media company that specializes in creating, publishing, and distributing online content tailored to young adults globally. Founded in 2012, it operates a diverse portfolio of brands, including SB Nation, which focuses on sports and fan communities; The Verge, a technology publication; Polygon, aimed at adult gamers; Vox.com, which covers news and interests; Eater, centered on food and dining; Racked, which focuses on shopping, beauty, and fashion; Curbed, dedicated to real estate and home; and Re/code, a tech business publication. Additionally, Vox Media encompasses Vox Creative, a division that develops marketing narratives for brands, and offers advertising services through Vox Advertising and the Concert advertising solution. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., with offices in New York City, Vox Media is committed to sustainable editorial practices and responsible industry leadership.
Vox Media
Series B in 2009
Vox Media is a prominent media company that specializes in creating, publishing, and distributing online content tailored to young adults globally. Founded in 2012, it operates a diverse portfolio of brands, including SB Nation, which focuses on sports and fan communities; The Verge, a technology publication; Polygon, aimed at adult gamers; Vox.com, which covers news and interests; Eater, centered on food and dining; Racked, which focuses on shopping, beauty, and fashion; Curbed, dedicated to real estate and home; and Re/code, a tech business publication. Additionally, Vox Media encompasses Vox Creative, a division that develops marketing narratives for brands, and offers advertising services through Vox Advertising and the Concert advertising solution. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., with offices in New York City, Vox Media is committed to sustainable editorial practices and responsible industry leadership.
DailyCandy
Acquisition in 2008
DailyCandy is an online brand that specializes in delivering engaging editorial content to a dedicated audience of fashion and lifestyle-conscious women. As a free daily e-mail newsletter and website, it serves as a guide to the latest trends and undiscovered gems across various categories, including fashion, style, gadgets, travel, food, and entertainment. DailyCandy publishes thirteen city-specific editions, covering locations such as New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and London, along with a national edition called "Everywhere." In addition to its daily offerings, the company also provides eight weekly editions, including "Kids Everywhere" for parents and themed newsletters like "DailyCandy Travel" and "DailyCandy Deals." The brand is known for its distinctive voice, likened to that of an informed and stylish friend who shares insider tips and recommendations.
Giant Realm
Series A in 2008
Giant Realm is a New York-based media company that operates a network of online publishing sites aimed at the young male demographic, specifically targeting males aged 18 to 34. The company focuses on creating content that resonates with this audience while also providing a vertical advertising network that connects advertisers with its user base. By leveraging a strategy similar to that of other online media networks, Giant Realm seeks to engage young men through relevant content and advertising, positioning itself as a key player in the digital media landscape.