CRCM Ventures

CRCM Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2004 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The firm specializes in investing across various stages, including seed, early, and later stages, targeting a diverse range of sectors. These sectors encompass business products and services, consumer goods, financial services, healthcare, information technology, software as a service, technology, media, and telecommunications, as well as emerging fields such as blockchain, cryptocurrency, virtual reality, cybersecurity, wellness, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. As a Registered Investment Adviser, CRCM Ventures aims to support innovative companies that demonstrate potential for growth and transformation in their respective industries.

Herb Chi

Managing Partner

Bi Fe

Partner

Anh Le

Partner

Chen Ling

Partner, Family Office

129 past transactions

Paren

Seed Round in 2024
Accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles, delivering data solutions that ensure every journey is powered by trust, reliability and sustainability.

Venteur

Seed Round in 2023
Venteur is an ICHRA administrator focused on simplifying health benefits for both employers and employees. The company offers a platform that facilitates the implementation of Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements, allowing businesses to provide customized health insurance options. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Venteur enhances the enrollment process and improves user experience, enabling organizations to navigate health benefits more efficiently. The platform empowers employees to make informed healthcare purchasing decisions while giving employers control over their benefits budgets and costs. Venteur aims to optimize plan selection and streamline plan administration, ultimately supporting better decision-making in employee benefits.

ClearBlue Markets

Series A in 2023
ClearBlue Markets specializes in carbon market services, focusing on carbon sales, consulting, project development, and solutions. The company aims to enhance transparency and confidence in global carbon markets, facilitating more effective emission pricing and reductions. By offering expertise in carbon pricing advisory, market analysis, transactions, and offset development, ClearBlue Markets enables businesses to effectively manage their compliance costs and achieve their carbon reduction targets.

Koda Health

Seed Round in 2022
Koda Health, Inc. is a Houston-based company that develops a data-driven, video-based interactive platform aimed at enhancing communication between healthcare providers and elderly patients. Founded in 2020, Koda Health focuses on facilitating personalized end-of-life conversations, empowering patients to make informed decisions regarding their medical care preferences. The platform utilizes artificial intelligence to guide patients through discussions about their quality of life, healthcare decision-making authority, and emergency contacts, ensuring that their healthcare wishes are documented and accessible. By streamlining these conversations, Koda Health not only protects patients' preferences but also helps healthcare systems reduce unnecessary expenditures and gather valuable data on patient personas and care choices.

Yali Bio

Seed Round in 2022
Yali Biosciences is a food tech company focused on utilizing synthetic biology and genomics to develop climate-smart and sustainable food options. The company operates a synthetic biology platform that leverages computational biology to design and produce specialized fats aimed at enhancing alternative dairy products. By prioritizing renewable resources, Yali Biosciences enables the food industry to create delicious and sustainable alternatives to traditional dairy, contributing to ecological responsibility within the sector.

Tômtex

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Tômtex is a company that focuses on recycling agricultural waste to develop sustainable, bio-based materials. By utilizing natural biodegradable components such as shell seafood waste, mushrooms, and coffee grounds, Tômtex creates practical alternatives to traditional faux and animal leather. The company's innovative approach not only provides economical solutions for various industries but also helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and lower carbon footprints for its customers. Through its commitment to environmental sustainability, Tômtex aims to offer accessible and responsible material options that contribute to a greener future.

Venteur

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Venteur is an ICHRA administrator focused on simplifying health benefits for both employers and employees. The company offers a platform that facilitates the implementation of Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements, allowing businesses to provide customized health insurance options. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Venteur enhances the enrollment process and improves user experience, enabling organizations to navigate health benefits more efficiently. The platform empowers employees to make informed healthcare purchasing decisions while giving employers control over their benefits budgets and costs. Venteur aims to optimize plan selection and streamline plan administration, ultimately supporting better decision-making in employee benefits.

Copper Cow Coffee

Series A in 2021
Copper Cow Coffee, Inc. is a premium specialty Vietnamese coffee company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2018. The company focuses on making specialty Vietnamese coffee more accessible in the United States through innovative packaging and modern design. It emphasizes sustainable agriculture by sourcing its coffee from organic farms in Vietnam, ensuring that its products are both socially and environmentally responsible. Copper Cow Coffee offers a unique experience with its specialty Vietnamese lattes, which are sweetened with condensed milk and contain no artificial flavors or preservatives, allowing customers to easily prepare a fresh cup of naturally flavored coffee anytime and anywhere. The company primarily sells its products online, catering to a growing market of coffee enthusiasts.

Shop LIT Live

Seed Round in 2021
Shop LIT Live is a live streaming platform that facilitates connections between brands, merchants, and consumers through immersive shopping experiences. The company offers a mobile application that serves as a stage for brands to narrate their stories and display their products in real time. This unique approach allows consumers to engage with brands directly, enhancing the shopping experience by providing interactive and dynamic content.

NCX

Seed Round in 2021
NCX operates a forest carbon marketplace that connects landowners with carbon credit buyers, facilitating access to natural capital markets for all sizes of landowners. The company utilizes advanced technologies, including remote sensing and artificial intelligence, to measure forest carbon on an annual basis across the American landscape. Through meticulous data practices, NCX generates high-integrity carbon credits that support both institutionally managed and family-owned forests. By enabling participation in carbon markets, NCX contributes to real climate action and empowers clients to achieve their sustainability goals.

Mekonos

Seed Round in 2020
Mekonos Inc. is a biotechnology company founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, specializing in the design, development, and production of gene and cell therapies. The company has created a proprietary cell-engineering platform that utilizes a silicon chip automated architecture to advance the field of genome editing. This innovative system-on-a-chip technology allows for the precise control of individual nanoneedles to inject single cells in a parallel architecture, enabling the industrial-scale production of engineered therapies for a range of genetic diseases, including cancers. Mekonos aims to provide healthcare providers with a reliable and reusable manufacturing system that can deliver various therapeutic molecules across different primary cell types, thus enhancing drug discovery and development processes.

Humm

Seed Round in 2019
Humm is a neurotechnology company dedicated to enhancing human capabilities through innovative products that leverage advancements in neuroscience. The company focuses on developing non-invasive wearables that improve cognitive function and overall quality of life. Its flagship product is a clinically validated patch that stimulates brain activity and boosts working memory for up to 90 minutes with just a 15-minute application. By integrating cutting-edge machine learning and cloud processing, humm aims to provide a healthier alternative to traditional medication and supplements for cognitive enhancement. The company’s mission is to facilitate personal growth and learning at any stage of life, allowing individuals to engage more fully in both professional and personal realms.

FanAI

Series A in 2019
FanAI Inc. operates an artificial intelligence-driven audience monetization platform focused on the esports sector. Founded in 2016 and based in Santa Monica, California, the company provides sponsors with insights to better understand their fans and tailor targeted relationships. By enriching and analyzing fan data, including purchase behavior, demographics, and social interactions, FanAI enables users to predict fan responses and improve the effectiveness of sponsorship investments. The platform offers features such as real-time analysis, fan segmentation, and measurement of return on investment and sponsorship. Through its services, FanAI aims to enhance the outcomes of sponsorships in the sports and entertainment industries.

Wescover

Seed Round in 2019
Wescover, Inc. operates an online platform that facilitates the exploration of art and design in unique locations while highlighting the creators behind these works. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Wescover connects users with original art and design objects, providing a catalog that features images and mapped locations of these creations. The platform emphasizes the stories and significance of the items, enabling users to discover meaningful home decor products and the designers who craft them. By bridging the digital and physical worlds, Wescover fosters a community centered around creativity and design, enhancing the way individuals interact with their surroundings.

GameClub

Seed Round in 2019
GameClub Inc., founded in 2017 and based in New York, develops a mobile gaming platform that aims to revive classic and niche game genres, such as adventure, action, tower defense, and arcade games. The company focuses on providing premium mobile game experiences by utilizing the original source code of each game, updating it with modern technology while ensuring a high level of detail. GameClub’s platform offers a growing collection of quality games that are free from intrusive advertisements and microtransactions, allowing gamers to enjoy titles that are no longer widely available. In March 2022, GameClub was acquired by Take-Two Interactive Software, further enhancing its potential in the gaming industry.

PicPick

Angel Round in 2019
PikPik is a video editing code solution provider specializing in multi-dimensional image quality enhancement and compression processing for image and video. It is affiliated to Hangzhou Pickup Technology Co., Ltd.

Gerostate Alpha

Seed Round in 2019
Gerostate Alpha Incorporated is a pharmaceutical company focused on developing treatments for aging and age-related diseases. Founded in 2018 and based in Novato, California, the company was established by three co-founders who are academics at the Buck Institute, where they have dedicated years to researching the biology of aging. Gerostate Alpha employs a proprietary drug discovery platform that has allowed it to analyze 90,000 compounds, resulting in the identification of 150 potential drug candidates for further investigation. Through its innovative approach, the company aims to create pharmaceutical solutions that enhance both lifespan and health span, helping patients manage and reduce the impacts of aging.

Taali

Seed Round in 2019
Taali Foods Inc., established in 2018 and headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, specializes in producing and selling roasted snacks made from water lily seeds. The company, operating under the 'better for you' food philosophy, aims to provide guilt-free, delicious, and natural snacking options. Its flagship brand, Taali Taali, offers products with 20% fewer calories and 67% less fat per serving compared to leading popcorn brands, achieved through the use of non-GMO, whole, and natural ingredients.

Sandbox VR

Series A in 2019
Sandbox VR, Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Los Angeles, California, specializes in providing premium virtual reality gaming experiences. The company utilizes advanced technologies such as full-body motion capture and virtual reality to create fully immersive environments that allow users to engage in social multiplayer games. By combining real-time motion capture with VR, Sandbox VR offers a unique and engaging experience that transports players into interactive storylines, making it one of the leading providers of immersive virtual reality entertainment. Additionally, Sandbox VR has expanded its presence to locations in the Bay Area and Hong Kong, further establishing itself in the global VR market.

9 Count

Seed Round in 2019
9 Count, Inc. is a company based in Venice, California, founded in 2018, that focuses on developing online community applications tailored for Generation Z. One of its primary offerings is Wink, a social networking platform designed to facilitate connections and friendships among users worldwide. The company aims to create engaging community experiences by enabling individuals to share, connect, and interact through various social media features, including posting, liking, sharing, and tagging their experiences.

Kika Tech

Venture Round in 2019
Kika Tech is a company that revolutionizes communications through AI technology. With a user base of 400 million installations and 60 million monthly active users, Kika's ecosystem boasts an impressive engagement rate of 120 times per user per day. By predicting intents and context, Kika enables users to communicate authentically, enhancing expressive communication and preserving the genuine nature of human conversations.

GlobaliD

Venture Round in 2019
GlobaliD is a developer of secure identity applications aimed at creating a decentralized identification system. The company provides a privacy-first platform that empowers individuals to take full control of their digital identities, which serve as essential tools for online access and economic participation in a global market. Utilizing biometrics and secure encryption, GlobaliD offers a portable identity solution that enables users to manage their unique digital identities while safeguarding their personal data. Through its innovative approach, the company emphasizes the importance of privacy, agency, and security as fundamental rights in the digital age.

hīven

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Hīven is a trusted marketplace for people to find and list home-based coworking opportunities.

Copper Cow Coffee

Seed Round in 2018
Copper Cow Coffee, Inc. is a premium specialty Vietnamese coffee company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2018. The company focuses on making specialty Vietnamese coffee more accessible in the United States through innovative packaging and modern design. It emphasizes sustainable agriculture by sourcing its coffee from organic farms in Vietnam, ensuring that its products are both socially and environmentally responsible. Copper Cow Coffee offers a unique experience with its specialty Vietnamese lattes, which are sweetened with condensed milk and contain no artificial flavors or preservatives, allowing customers to easily prepare a fresh cup of naturally flavored coffee anytime and anywhere. The company primarily sells its products online, catering to a growing market of coffee enthusiasts.

Cargo

Series A in 2018
Cargo Systems, Inc. operates a mobile marketplace designed for selling products to passengers in transit, primarily through rideshare services. The company's platform, known as Cargo, enables passengers to order a diverse range of products, including snacks, electronics, and health and beauty items, delivered directly to them without the need for a dedicated app. Founded in 2016 by former employees of Birchbox, Cargo initially launched in New York and Boston and has since expanded its reach across 49 states. The company collaborates with rideshare drivers and brand partners to facilitate this unique in-car shopping experience, providing an opportunity for drivers to earn additional income while enhancing passenger convenience. Cargo is headquartered in New York, New York, and has received backing from various venture capital firms.

Eva

Seed Round in 2018
Higia Technologies, founded in 2016 and based in Mexico City, specializes in developing EVA, a non-invasive wearable device aimed at assessing breast cancer risk. This innovative device features tactile sensors that map the surface of the breast and its surrounding areas. By continuously monitoring changes in breast temperature, size, and weight through embedded biosensors, EVA empowers women to actively track their breast health. The company's focus is on making breast cancer risk assessment more accessible and user-friendly.

GameClub

Seed Round in 2018
GameClub Inc., founded in 2017 and based in New York, develops a mobile gaming platform that aims to revive classic and niche game genres, such as adventure, action, tower defense, and arcade games. The company focuses on providing premium mobile game experiences by utilizing the original source code of each game, updating it with modern technology while ensuring a high level of detail. GameClub’s platform offers a growing collection of quality games that are free from intrusive advertisements and microtransactions, allowing gamers to enjoy titles that are no longer widely available. In March 2022, GameClub was acquired by Take-Two Interactive Software, further enhancing its potential in the gaming industry.

AnChain.AI

Seed Round in 2018
AnChain.AI Inc. is a cybersecurity company specializing in blockchain data analytics and cryptocurrency transaction monitoring, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Milpitas, California. The company offers a range of solutions, including Blockchain Ecosystem Intelligence, which connects wallet addresses and transactions to real-world entities for compliance and risk management, and a Transaction Analytics Platform that delivers insights through automated alerts and anomaly detection. Additionally, AnChain.AI provides a Smart Contract Auditing Sandbox for assessing the security of Solidity-based smart contracts and a Crypto Ransom Response service aimed at identifying and mitigating threats from cyber adversaries. Its clientele spans various sectors, including financial institutions, blockchain industry participants like exchanges and wallets, and enterprises engaged in cybersecurity and innovation. AnChain.AI's advanced AML engine monitors over $1 billion in daily cryptocurrency transactions, emphasizing its commitment to enhancing security and compliance within the blockchain ecosystem.

Airy:3D

Series A in 2018
Airy:3D, Inc. is a Montreal-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in passive depth recovery technologies designed to enhance 3D machine vision capabilities in cameras. The company's innovative solutions address the limitations of traditional imaging by providing depth information without reliance on auto-focus mechanisms, thus preserving battery life and image quality. Airy:3D serves various markets, including entertainment, automotive, industrial, and security and surveillance, aiming to transform how visual information is captured and processed in a three-dimensional context.

Taunt

Seed Round in 2018
Taunt is a Seattle-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing a social competition platform tailored for e-sports fans. The platform enhances the viewing experience by allowing users to predict real-time events during e-sports matches, particularly focusing on games like League of Legends. By employing data and machine learning, Taunt creates engaging companion experiences that enable fans to connect with each other, challenge friends, and showcase their analytical skills. This interactive approach not only fosters community engagement but also adds an element of competition, allowing users to earn reputation and enjoy the thrill of predicting game outcomes.

100Plus

Seed Round in 2018
100Plus is a rapidly growing remote patient monitoring platform designed to enhance the management of chronic patients, particularly among the elderly. The company provides an integrated solution that includes patient outreach, device setup, patient engagement, and automatic billing, all without requiring smartphones, apps, Bluetooth, or WiFi. This simplifies the process for both patients and healthcare providers. By delivering fully configured medical devices at no cost to Medicare patients or practices, 100Plus facilitates continuous monitoring of high-risk seniors, enabling healthcare professionals to proactively engage with patients. This approach aims to reduce the need for expensive episodic care and improve overall quality of life for patients.

Intella X

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Intella X is a technology company that develops and operates a blockchain-based web3 gaming platform. This platform aims to connect web2 and web3 gamers and developers by providing tools and services that facilitate the creation, trading, and management of digital assets, such as non-fungible tokens (NFTs). It maintains a decentralized exchange, an NFT marketplace, and a launchpad to facilitate these transactions. Additionally, Intella X offers a simplified crypto wallet and integration tools to make it easier for developers to incorporate blockchain applications into their games.

VAULT

Seed Round in 2018
Flick, Inc. is a software company that has developed a chat application tailored for sports influencers and their fans. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Mamaroneck, New York, the platform allows sports influencers to connect with their most engaged followers, fostering a deeper level of interaction. Users can create branded hubs where they can communicate directly with fans, host quizzes, and provide live in-game statistics and events. The application is designed to enhance fan engagement through features such as polls, pre-game hype, and post-game analysis, making it a comprehensive tool for sports enthusiasts. Flick is also accessible via the App Store and Google Play, further expanding its reach within the sports community.

Gun

Seed Round in 2018
GUN is an open source real-time graph database platform that enables developers to build applications adaptable to offline environments. Focusing on seamless data synchronization, GUN simplifies the merging of conflicts and the handling of offline changes. Its platform leverages websockets for efficient data streaming, ensuring fast, scalable, and stable functionality. Designed for versatility, GUN's database engine operates across various environments, including web browsers, mobile devices, and servers, making it a valuable tool for developers looking to enhance user experience and application performance.

FanAI

Venture Round in 2018
FanAI Inc. operates an artificial intelligence-driven audience monetization platform focused on the esports sector. Founded in 2016 and based in Santa Monica, California, the company provides sponsors with insights to better understand their fans and tailor targeted relationships. By enriching and analyzing fan data, including purchase behavior, demographics, and social interactions, FanAI enables users to predict fan responses and improve the effectiveness of sponsorship investments. The platform offers features such as real-time analysis, fan segmentation, and measurement of return on investment and sponsorship. Through its services, FanAI aims to enhance the outcomes of sponsorships in the sports and entertainment industries.

Vreal

Series A in 2018
Vreal Inc. is a Seattle-based company established in 2015 that develops a platform enabling game developers, streamers, and players to stream virtual reality gaming experiences across various devices, including desktop computers, mobile VR, traditional 2D screens, and VR headsets. The company's platform allows game streamers to share immersive 3D environments from the virtual reality worlds they inhabit, fostering a social experience where fans can engage with their favorite creators and each other. Vreal aims to transform gaming content by making audiences an integral part of the action, enhancing the enjoyment of discovering new games in a communal setting.

Cargo

Seed Round in 2018
Cargo Systems, Inc. operates a mobile marketplace designed for selling products to passengers in transit, primarily through rideshare services. The company's platform, known as Cargo, enables passengers to order a diverse range of products, including snacks, electronics, and health and beauty items, delivered directly to them without the need for a dedicated app. Founded in 2016 by former employees of Birchbox, Cargo initially launched in New York and Boston and has since expanded its reach across 49 states. The company collaborates with rideshare drivers and brand partners to facilitate this unique in-car shopping experience, providing an opportunity for drivers to earn additional income while enhancing passenger convenience. Cargo is headquartered in New York, New York, and has received backing from various venture capital firms.

SenseLuxury

Venture Round in 2018
SenseLuxury is an online rental platform specializing in high-end villas and apartments, offering a curated selection of nearly 2,000 properties across 150 destinations globally. The company distinguishes itself by focusing on providing an exquisite travel experience, with professional staff personally vetting each villa to ensure attention to detail and superior quality. This commitment to quality and customer satisfaction allows guests to enjoy a tailored vacation experience, complemented by high-end amenities and thoughtful service. As SenseLuxury's portfolio continues to expand, it aims to meet the demands of discerning travelers seeking unique and luxurious accommodations.

CloudBrain

Venture Round in 2018
CloudBrain is a provider of cloud-based artificial intelligence services that focus on enhancing data efficiency for its customers. The company has developed a machine learning platform that facilitates the application of advanced algorithms on large datasets. This platform is designed to support open platform application development partners, allowing businesses to optimize their key performance indicators through real-time and user-friendly solutions. By combining safety and efficiency, CloudBrain aims to empower organizations to leverage their data more effectively.

Sandbox VR

Seed Round in 2017
Sandbox VR, Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Los Angeles, California, specializes in providing premium virtual reality gaming experiences. The company utilizes advanced technologies such as full-body motion capture and virtual reality to create fully immersive environments that allow users to engage in social multiplayer games. By combining real-time motion capture with VR, Sandbox VR offers a unique and engaging experience that transports players into interactive storylines, making it one of the leading providers of immersive virtual reality entertainment. Additionally, Sandbox VR has expanded its presence to locations in the Bay Area and Hong Kong, further establishing itself in the global VR market.

Gamer Sensei

Series A in 2017
Gamer Sensei is a professional esports coaching platform designed to connect gamers of all skill levels with experienced coaches in competitive esports titles. Its patent-pending technology facilitates personalized one-on-one coaching sessions, allowing players to receive tailored advice and strategic education to enhance their gaming skills. By offering a vast network of certified coaches, Gamer Sensei aims to help gamers improve their performance and achieve their competitive goals in a structured and supportive environment. The platform serves as a resource for those seeking to elevate their gameplay through customized lessons and expert guidance.

FanAI

Seed Round in 2017
FanAI Inc. operates an artificial intelligence-driven audience monetization platform focused on the esports sector. Founded in 2016 and based in Santa Monica, California, the company provides sponsors with insights to better understand their fans and tailor targeted relationships. By enriching and analyzing fan data, including purchase behavior, demographics, and social interactions, FanAI enables users to predict fan responses and improve the effectiveness of sponsorship investments. The platform offers features such as real-time analysis, fan segmentation, and measurement of return on investment and sponsorship. Through its services, FanAI aims to enhance the outcomes of sponsorships in the sports and entertainment industries.

Airy:3D

Seed Round in 2017
Airy:3D, Inc. is a Montreal-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in passive depth recovery technologies designed to enhance 3D machine vision capabilities in cameras. The company's innovative solutions address the limitations of traditional imaging by providing depth information without reliance on auto-focus mechanisms, thus preserving battery life and image quality. Airy:3D serves various markets, including entertainment, automotive, industrial, and security and surveillance, aiming to transform how visual information is captured and processed in a three-dimensional context.

Deepblocks

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Deepblocks is an artificial intelligence company focused on enhancing the real estate development process through its innovative platform. The technology integrates zoning regulations, construction costs, market data, and demographic information to create automated 3D visualizations and conduct comprehensive financial analyses. By streamlining these processes, Deepblocks enables real estate developers and municipalities to significantly reduce the time and costs associated with identifying and evaluating development opportunities. The company's vision is to fully automate and optimize the pre-construction phase, facilitating solutions for various housing needs, including catastrophe relief and affordable housing, while promoting sustainable development practices.

Spin

Series A in 2017
Spin is a shared electric scooter company that provides dockless mobility systems in cities and campuses.

UploadVR

Series A in 2017
Upload is dedicated to accelerating the success of the VR + AR (XR) industry through inspiring educational experiences.

Vivid Vision

Seed Round in 2017
Vivid Vision, Inc. is a company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in the development of interactive, immersive, and 3D virtual reality games aimed at treating vision disorders such as amblyopia and strabismus. The company offers a software suite that includes interactive tests for eye dominance, suppression, angle of deviation, and contrast sensitivity, enabling clinicians to monitor and manage various aspects of a patient's treatment experience via a touchscreen interface. Vivid Vision's innovative approach allows ophthalmologists to assess binocular vision by measuring eye muscle imbalances and providing tailored visual stimuli to each eye. This technology is designed to enhance the treatment of patients suffering from lazy eye and crossed eyes, helping them improve their vision effectively. Formerly known as Apollo VR Corporation, Vivid Vision was incorporated in 2014 and rebranded in March 2015.

Multiply Labs

Venture Round in 2017
Multiply Labs is a pioneer in the field of personalized pharmaceuticals, specializing in the manufacturing of tailor-made capsules that cater to the unique needs of individual patients. By integrating advanced robotics technology with pharmaceutical science, the company has developed a unique robotic manufacturing facility capable of producing these customized capsules efficiently and cost-effectively. Multiply Labs stands out as the first company to introduce 3D printed capsules to the market, positioning itself at the forefront of innovation in individualized drug delivery. This approach allows for the creation of capsules that align with the specific metabolic requirements of patients, ultimately enhancing the effectiveness of pharmaceutical treatments.

Sonavex

Series A in 2017
Sonavex, Inc. is a medical technology company based in Baltimore, Maryland, founded in 2013. The company specializes in developing innovative imaging solutions, primarily focusing on ultrasound-based methods to detect anastomotic blood clots and assess vascular health. Sonavex's proprietary technology platform provides clinicians with real-time visualization of critical data at the point of care, enabling them to measure intravascular flow metrics and detect post-operative clots effectively. Additionally, the company has developed bioresorbable and echogenic equipment designed to mark at-risk blood vessels, allowing for future assessments of complications. This technology collects essential data, such as volumetric flow rate and vessel morphology, to enhance patient care in surgical settings, ultimately aiming to improve outcomes for surgical patients.

Drone Racing League

Series B in 2017
Drone Racing League Inc., established in New York in 2015, specializes in staging professional drone races for top-tier pilots. The company hosts thrilling tournaments featuring first-person perspective drone racing, where elite pilots navigate custom-built drones through intricate, themed 3D courses. DRL generates revenue by selling tickets to these events and offering media services related to its high-octane competitions.

ScaleFlux

Venture Round in 2017
ScaleFlux, Inc. is a semiconductor company specializing in data flow architecture and computational storage solutions. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with additional offices in Beijing, Shanghai, and Hangzhou, the company focuses on enhancing the efficiency of data centers and cloud infrastructures tailored for data-intensive applications. ScaleFlux's innovative products are designed to give users a competitive advantage by optimizing the data pipeline for cloud, artificial intelligence, enterprise, and edge computing. The company's offerings include advanced storage and memory systems that combine compute engines with substantial solid-state storage, facilitating improved performance, efficiency, security, and scalability. To support customer adoption, ScaleFlux provides fully validated firmware, software, and module designs, in addition to its own branded modules, ensuring seamless integration into existing systems.

Drop

Seed Round in 2017
Drop is a Toronto-based company that operates a personalized commerce platform, designed to enhance consumer experiences through rewards. The platform leverages machine learning to connect over 4 million members with more than 400 partner brands, enabling users to earn points on their purchases and redeem them for instant rewards. By offering an end-to-end solution, Drop facilitates a seamless connection between brands and consumers, helping merchants understand the behaviors of Millennial and Generation Z shoppers. The company aims to improve everyday consumer lives by providing tailored shopping experiences, and it has recently expanded its operations to the UK while maintaining a focus on the North American market.

Sonavex

Series A in 2017
Sonavex, Inc. is a medical technology company based in Baltimore, Maryland, founded in 2013. The company specializes in developing innovative imaging solutions, primarily focusing on ultrasound-based methods to detect anastomotic blood clots and assess vascular health. Sonavex's proprietary technology platform provides clinicians with real-time visualization of critical data at the point of care, enabling them to measure intravascular flow metrics and detect post-operative clots effectively. Additionally, the company has developed bioresorbable and echogenic equipment designed to mark at-risk blood vessels, allowing for future assessments of complications. This technology collects essential data, such as volumetric flow rate and vessel morphology, to enhance patient care in surgical settings, ultimately aiming to improve outcomes for surgical patients.

feidieshuo.com

Venture Round in 2017
Feidieshuo is a knowledge media company that operates a video community platform focused on the science industry. The platform allows users to upload and access videos that interpret scientific topics through engaging animated talk show formats. By regularly providing content that simplifies complex scientific concepts, Feidieshuo aims to enhance public understanding of scientific affairs in an entertaining manner.

Mingyizhudao

Venture Round in 2017
mingyizhudao is the leading Internet + surgery platform and the only medical case sharing economic case research base in China. Its gold medal product “Medical Doctor” was launched in March 2015. It has become the authoritative Internet medical surgery platform in China. It has signed more than 40,000 experts from the top director level of the top three hospitals at home and abroad, and 100,000 grassroots doctors, over 1,000. Home-based cooperative hospital.

Sturfee

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Sturfee Inc. is a technology company based in Milpitas, California, focused on developing an augmented reality (AR) visual platform that allows users to interact with and access information about their surroundings through camera-enabled devices. Incorporated in 2014, Sturfee's platform features a visual positioning service (VPS) that utilizes satellite imaging and computer vision technology to provide city-scale AR solutions. Its software development kit (SDK) supports various applications, enabling localization, geometry detection, and multi-user interactions. Sturfee aims to create a Spatial Content Delivery Platform that enhances the user experience by anchoring 3D content directly onto physical locations and products. This innovation supports next-generation applications in areas such as smart cities, visual search, robotics, and augmented reality experiences, effectively transforming the way users perceive and engage with their environments.

Cequence Security

Seed Round in 2016
Cequence Security, Inc. is a cybersecurity software company that specializes in automated application security solutions for organizations operating in highly connected environments. Founded in 2014 and based in Sunnyvale, California, Cequence Security offers an advanced Application Security Platform designed to protect web, mobile, and API application services crucial for business processes and customer interactions. The platform features a unified API protection solution that encompasses API discovery, compliance, and real-time detection and prevention of various threats, including advanced bot attacks, account takeovers, and fraud. By providing critical intelligence and integration with existing security tools, Cequence empowers security teams to effectively manage their security needs. The company's clientele includes Fortune and Global 500 organizations across diverse sectors, and its executive team comprises industry veterans with experience from leading cybersecurity firms.

Ripple Labs

Series B in 2016
Ripple Labs, Inc. is a technology company that operates a global payments network leveraging blockchain technology. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Ripple develops RippleNet, an enterprise-level decentralized solution that connects banks, payment providers, digital asset exchanges, and corporations to facilitate international money transfers. Its offerings include XRP, a digital asset used for payments; xCurrent, which provides cross-border payment services for banks; xRapid, designed for payment providers and financial institutions to optimize liquidity costs; and xVia, a tool for corporates and payment providers to send payments using a standardized interface. Ripple aims to create a frictionless experience for global transactions, allowing financial institutions to transact directly with each other while minimizing foreign exchange exposure and counterparty risks. The company also maintains additional offices in major cities around the world, including New York, London, and Sydney.

Baobab

Series B in 2016
Baobab is a one-stop service for rental of educational and entertainment products for children, including books, toys, e-books, movies and games. Subscribers have access to thousands of books and toys as our library-on-wheels visits their neighborhood. Baobab’s webpage provides parents information on their children’s developmental stages and suggests toys/books accordingly.

Magnetic Insight

Seed Round in 2016
Magnetic Insight, Inc. is a company specializing in magnetic particle imaging (MPI), an innovative imaging modality that detects iron oxide nanoparticle tracers through time-varying magnetic fields. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Alameda, California, the company offers several key products, including the MOMENTUM imager, a pre-clinical MPI solution designed to produce high-quality images using advanced magnetic field gradients and proprietary reconstruction processes. Additionally, Magnetic Insight develops VivoTrax, a nanoparticle for cell tracking and as a blood pool agent, and Hyper, an add-on module for the MOMENTUM system that facilitates targeted magnetic hyperthermia treatment. The company's technology enables real-time monitoring of biological events, making significant strides in areas such as quantitative cell tracking, imaging of vascular function, and research into regenerative medicine and CAR-T cell therapies.

Zight

Seed Round in 2016
Zight is a visual work communication tool that facilitates faster information sharing through instantly shareable videos, screenshots, and graphics. With a community of over 4 million users, Zight offers a comprehensive solution that combines features for screenshots, GIFs, screen recordings, and web recordings into a single platform. This tool is designed to enhance both internal and external communication within organizations, significantly reducing productivity losses associated with miscommunication and misunderstandings. By streamlining visual communication, Zight helps businesses collaborate more effectively across multifunctional teams, ultimately saving time and minimizing the need for unnecessary meetings.

Limitless Entertainment

Seed Round in 2016
Limitless Entertainment, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, specializes in developing a cloud-based platform for creating virtual reality content. The company's patent-pending Limitless Creative VR Environment facilitates the animation and prototyping of interactive characters in virtual reality, catering to sectors such as video games and film. The platform offers both standard and premium interactive characters that respond to user inputs such as voice, gaze, and gestures. By leveraging the latest VR technologies, the platform simplifies the animation process, making it accessible to both newcomers and experienced creators. Limitless Entertainment focuses on enabling users to fully harness the potential of real-life interactive characters in immersive environments.

DeepMotion

Seed Round in 2016
DeepMotion is a technology company founded in December 2014 in Redwood City, specializing in motion intelligence for digital humans and virtual creatures. The company develops a cloud-based platform that utilizes deep learning, physics simulation, and computer vision to create lifelike animations and movements for 2D and 3D characters. By reconstructing realistic motion from real-world examples, DeepMotion's technology enables applications in augmented reality, virtual reality, gaming, film, and robotics. The company aims to enhance creative capabilities and interactivity in digital content, allowing users to train digital actors in various motion skills such as parkour, dancing, athletics, and martial arts. With a team comprising experts from renowned organizations like Blizzard, Pixar, Disney, and Microsoft, DeepMotion is positioned at the forefront of the evolving field of motion intelligence.

Félix & Paul Studios

Seed Round in 2016
Felix & Paul Studios, founded in 2013 and based in Montreal, Canada, specializes in the production of cinematic virtual reality experiences. The studio, led by directors and visual artists Félix Lajeunesse and Paul Raphaël, has established a reputation for its pioneering approach to virtual reality storytelling. It has developed a proprietary 3D 360º camera and corresponding software that set industry standards for quality in VR filmmaking. The studio creates both original content and collaborates with existing intellectual properties, offering audiences deeply immersive experiences that evoke strong emotional responses. Notable projects include collaborations with Oculus, Universal Studios, and Cirque du Soleil Media, showcasing the studio's commitment to high-quality, innovative storytelling in virtual reality. With a dedicated team of artists, software developers, and engineers, Felix & Paul Studios continues to lead the evolution of this emerging medium.

Spaces

Seed Round in 2016
Spaces, officially formed in January 2016, says it’s already working on a range of VR and mixed-reality projects with companies including NBCUniversal, Microsoft, Big Blue Bubble and the Hettema Group. Platforms it’s developing for include Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, Microsoft HoloLens, Samsung Gear VR, PlayStation VR and Google Cardboard. “Spaces has a compelling and clear vision to be the catalyst for companies looking to create VR and MxR (mixed reality) experiences,” Comcast Ventures managing director Michael Yang said in a statement. “Spaces is combining remarkable capabilities, tools and creativity to push the boundaries of the VR frontier.”

Apollo.io

Seed Round in 2016
Apollo.io is a prominent go-to-market solution provider for revenue teams, catering to a diverse clientele that includes over 500,000 companies and millions of users worldwide, ranging from emerging startups to large enterprises. Founded in 2015, the company has rapidly established itself as a leader in the SaaS sector, raising approximately $250 million and achieving a valuation of $1.6 billion. Apollo.io’s platform offers sales and marketing teams access to verified contact data for over 210 million B2B contacts and 35 million companies. It equips users with tools to engage and convert prospects efficiently, streamlining the outreach process. By providing accurate contact information and an integrated platform for customer engagement, Apollo.io enhances revenue generation, fosters opportunities, and improves sales effectiveness for organizations.

Turning Point Therapeutics

Series B in 2016
Turning Point Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California, focused on designing and developing novel small molecule targeted therapies for oncology. The company specializes in creating next-generation tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) that address genetic drivers of cancer, catering to both TKI-naïve and TKI-pretreated patients. Its lead drug candidate, repotrectinib, is currently undergoing evaluation in the Phase I/II TRIDENT-1 trial for the treatment of patients with ROS1+ advanced non-small-cell lung cancer and those with ROS1+, NTRK+, or ALK+ advanced solid tumors. Additionally, Turning Point Therapeutics is advancing a pipeline that includes other multi-targeted drug candidates, such as TPX-0046, a RET/SRC inhibitor; TPX-0022, a MET/CSF1R/SRC inhibitor; and TPX-0131, a preclinical ALK inhibitor. Founded in 2013, the company is dedicated to addressing the limitations of existing therapies through precision medicine in oncology.

Evertoon

Seed Round in 2016
Evertoon, Inc. is a mobile application developer based in San Francisco, California, incorporated in 2013. The company specializes in a platform that allows users to create 3D animated movies by customizing avatars from photographs, which can resemble themselves, their friends, or celebrities. Users can enhance their creations by inputting emojis to animate the avatars and recording dialogues with optional voice filters. This user-friendly tool enables individuals to transform their stories into short films within minutes, which can then be shared across various social media platforms, including YouTube and Facebook. As of November 2017, Evertoon operates as a subsidiary of Niantic, Inc.

Synyi

Seed Round in 2016
Synyi is a provider of an artificial intelligence-powered medical data platform designed to enhance medical research, healthcare, and patient services through big data applications. The company leverages advanced natural language processing technology to structure and standardize medically related texts, employing techniques such as lexical, syntactic, and semantic analysis, as well as structured expression and standardized mapping. This innovative approach enables hospitals to access smart medical systems, improving the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare delivery. The team at Synyi consists of experts from prestigious universities and renowned companies, with a strong background in artificial intelligence, medicine, and medical informatics. Their technical achievements have been recognized through numerous publications in leading international journals and presentations at major medical conferences.

Brilliant

Seed Round in 2016
We make the Brilliant Control, a smart home control system that replaces an existing light switch.

Ostendo

Venture Round in 2016
Ostendo Technologies, Inc. is a company specializing in the development of solid-state lighting (SSL) based display technologies and products for various markets, including commercial, consumer, and government sectors. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Carlsbad, California, Ostendo focuses on creating innovative display solutions such as CRVD curved desktop monitors designed for applications like simulation and training, gaming, medical imaging, and financial analysis. The company also manufactures Gallium Nitride (GaN), a versatile semiconductor material utilized in light-emitting diodes for projectors, televisions, and automotive lighting, as well as in laser diodes for gaming consoles and components for high-power electronics. Ostendo's technologies aim to enhance visual experiences across augmented, mixed, and virtual reality platforms while promoting efficiency and cost-effectiveness in various applications.

EpiBiome

Series A in 2016
EpiBiome, Inc. is a precision microbiome engineering company based in South San Francisco, California, founded in 2013. The company is dedicated to developing therapies that address infectious diseases in humans and agriculture without relying on small-molecule antibiotics. EpiBiome focuses on phage therapy, which targets specific strains within the microbiome, effectively treating antibiotic-resistant infections. Its applications include treatment for mastitis in dairy cows and addressing infections caused by Escherichia coli in humans. By utilizing advanced sequencing and bioinformatic processes, EpiBiome aims to identify pathogenic bacteria and microbiome changes that contribute to disease, offering innovative alternatives to combat the rising threat of antibiotic resistance. As of July 2018, it operates as a subsidiary of Locus Biosciences, Inc.

Alloy

Seed Round in 2015
Alloy Digital LLC is a prominent media company focused on the 12-34 demographic, recognized for its digital media and video network that creates and delivers original content across various platforms. In addition to its media operations, Alloy has developed an identity verification platform designed to enhance security and streamline fraud prevention for banks and financial institutions. This platform offers a single API and dashboard that simplifies the management of customer data, enabling organizations to automate their identity compliance and fraud decision processes. By integrating multiple data sources and providing tools for case management and reporting, Alloy supports financial institutions and FinTech companies in effectively addressing identity and compliance challenges.

TuringSense

Seed Round in 2015
TuringSense, Inc. is a company that specializes in wearable sports technology, particularly known for its innovative product, PIVOT. This device employs a multi-sensor, full-body motion capture system that operates without a camera, designed to enhance the training of tennis players by providing high-speed, 360-degree motion analysis and instant biomechanical feedback. Founded in 2014 and based in Campbell, California, TuringSense aims to optimize athletic technique and prevent injuries through its portable technology. In addition to tennis, the company plans to expand its offerings to other sports such as golf and swimming. Moreover, TuringSense's technology has diverse applications beyond sports, including physical therapy, rehabilitation, posture correction, and virtual reality/gaming. Users can easily store and share their training data with coaches, medical professionals, and peers in real-time, enhancing the training experience and fostering community engagement.

Musical.Ly

Series B in 2015
Musical.ly, founded in 2014 by Alex Zhu and Luyu Yang, was a social network designed for creating, sharing, and discovering short videos. The platform became particularly popular among teenagers, offering them a space to express their creativity through singing, dancing, comedy, and lip-syncing in videos of 15 seconds or less. By providing tools for users to record live videos and overlay music, Musical.ly fostered a vibrant global community of content creators and viewers. The app gained significant traction, ranking #1 in the iOS App Store for free apps in multiple countries, including the United States. In 2017, Musical.ly was acquired by ByteDance's subsidiary Toutiao, and in 2018, it was merged into TikTok, further expanding its reach and influence in the realm of short-form video content.

Bitmovin

Seed Round in 2015
Bitmovin Inc is a multimedia company specializing in online streaming solutions and video infrastructure for over-the-top (OTT) services. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Klagenfurt, Austria, Bitmovin develops a range of products including a cloud-based transcoding-as-a-service platform, optimized MPEG-DASH clients, and an encoding API for real-time content encoding. Their offerings also include a video player that enhances viewer experience across various streaming devices and analytics tools designed to boost viewer engagement through actionable data. Bitmovin's roots trace back to the Alpen-Adria-University Klagenfurt, from which many of its experts originate, and the company continues to engage in research and standardization in multimedia, particularly within the ISO/IEC MPEG framework. With a focus on delivering high-quality streaming experiences, Bitmovin caters to online media companies globally, helping them optimize video quality and reduce loading times for their audiences.

Hellotoken

Angel Round in 2015
Hellotoken Inc., founded in 2015 and based in Allston, Massachusetts, operates a platform designed to help publishers monetize their content more effectively. The company's platform allows publishers to earn revenue per visitor through a simple, one-click question that acts as a micropayment, offering a higher earning potential compared to traditional ads and paywalls. Additionally, Hellotoken leverages the readership networks of online publications to distribute survey questions to specific demographics, providing startups and companies with a means to validate ideas, products, and other concepts through its extensive reach.

Eight Sleep

Series A in 2015
Eight Sleep, Inc. is a sleep technology company based in New York, focused on improving sleep quality through innovative smart mattresses and related accessories. Founded in 2014, the company manufactures products that include mattresses, sleep trackers, pillows, organic sheets, foundations, and various sleep-related items such as gravity blankets and blue wave glasses. Eight Sleep's mattresses are designed to regulate temperature, adjusting to the body's natural rhythms for optimal comfort, while also tracking health metrics to enhance sleep quality. The company emphasizes the importance of sleep for overall health and daily performance and sells its products primarily through online channels. Formerly known as Morphy, Inc., Eight Sleep has gained recognition as a leader in sleep technology and was honored as one of the Most Innovative Companies in Consumer Electronics by Fast Company in 2018.

Turning Point Therapeutics

Series B in 2015
Turning Point Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California, focused on designing and developing novel small molecule targeted therapies for oncology. The company specializes in creating next-generation tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) that address genetic drivers of cancer, catering to both TKI-naïve and TKI-pretreated patients. Its lead drug candidate, repotrectinib, is currently undergoing evaluation in the Phase I/II TRIDENT-1 trial for the treatment of patients with ROS1+ advanced non-small-cell lung cancer and those with ROS1+, NTRK+, or ALK+ advanced solid tumors. Additionally, Turning Point Therapeutics is advancing a pipeline that includes other multi-targeted drug candidates, such as TPX-0046, a RET/SRC inhibitor; TPX-0022, a MET/CSF1R/SRC inhibitor; and TPX-0131, a preclinical ALK inhibitor. Founded in 2013, the company is dedicated to addressing the limitations of existing therapies through precision medicine in oncology.

iMicrobes

Pre Seed Round in 2015
Industrial Microbes designs and builds microbes that produce better chemicals with lower costs and lower carbon emissions. We use greenhouse gases as the raw materials, including biogas, natural gas, and carbon dioxide. We scale our process with global chemical producers.

ModernLend

Seed Round in 2015
ModernLend is an online lending platform focused on providing credit cards and loans to creditworthy individuals, particularly international citizens and under-banked U.S. residents. The company leverages machine learning and non-traditional data metrics, such as education and employment history, to assess creditworthiness without relying on Social Security numbers or FICO scores. This innovative approach allows ModernLend to serve those who may lack a full credit history, enabling them to build and access credit more easily. Additionally, ModernLend is in partnership with a bank to offer customized credit card solutions for international citizens, further enhancing its commitment to financial inclusion. The company has garnered attention within the fintech space, having participated in notable competitions and raised venture capital funding.

Zuiyou

Series A in 2015
Zuiyou is a social networking mobile application designed for users born in the 1990s, facilitating the sharing and discovery of content, including recommendations, topics, and videos. The platform distinguishes itself by decentralizing user comments, presenting them in a non-linear manner rather than prioritizing them based on popularity. This approach encourages diverse interactions and allows users to engage with content in a more organic and personalized way. Through its innovative features, Zuiyou aims to foster a unique community where individuals can connect over shared interests and explore a wide array of topics.

Jetbay

Seed Round in 2015
Jetbay is a travel company that offers an online platform designed for foreign travelers looking to research and book trips to China. Focused on the inbound travel market, Jetbay provides users with essential tools and resources to facilitate their travel planning. Founded in 2014 by Michael Pan and James Tan, the company is based in Mountain View, California, and operates in a beta version. Jetbay is a venture-backed enterprise with a presence in the United States, China, and Southeast Asia, aiming to enhance the travel experience for international visitors.

Chariot

Seed Round in 2015
Chariot Transit Inc. is a transportation company based in San Francisco, California, that offers crowd-sourced commuting services. Founded in 2014, Chariot operates a fleet of vehicles, providing both charter services for personal trips and corporate events. The company utilizes a unique approach by crowdsourcing future routes and pickup/drop-off locations based on the home and work addresses of its riders. This innovative model aims to create a self-sustainable mass-transit system that alleviates congestion while delivering a comfortable and personalized commuting experience. Chariot emphasizes affordability and flexibility, striving for universal access to better transportation. The company's services are accessible through mobile applications for iPhone and Android, as well as its mobile website. In addition to its original market in San Francisco, Chariot has expanded to several other cities, including Austin, Seattle, New York, Columbus, Chicago, Denver, Detroit, Los Angeles, and even London. As of September 2016, Chariot operates as a subsidiary of Ford Smart Mobility LLC.

Sensel

Seed Round in 2015
Sensel, Inc. is a technology company based in Mountain View, California, founded in 2013 by Ilya Rosenberg and Aaron Zarraga. The company specializes in developing advanced pressure-sensitive input devices that enhance user interaction across various creative fields, including music, art, and gaming. Sensel's innovative PressureGrid technology features a high-resolution sensor array capable of detecting multi-touch input and varying pressure levels, allowing for more expressive and intuitive control compared to traditional touch solutions. With a growing team of over forty members and a diverse customer base that includes large-scale enterprise clients, Sensel aims to redefine computer interaction by integrating pressure sensitivity and addressing the demands of modern computing environments.

New Valence Robotics Corporation

Convertible Note in 2015
New Valence Robotics Corporation, founded in 2013 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in designing and leasing advanced 3D printing solutions. As a subsidiary of Cincinnati Incorporated, the company focuses on delivering innovative automated enterprise 3D printing technologies to address significant industry challenges. Their research and development program, NVLABS, has pioneered the capability to print with multiple metals in a single build, including materials such as stainless steel and titanium. The flagship product, NVPro™, is recognized as the world's first fully automated end-to-end 3D printing solution, featuring patented automated part removal and the ability to operate continuously around the clock. This technology allows users to achieve ultra-high printing speeds, significantly exceeding current market offerings, and provides a cost-effective solution while enhancing accessibility and usability through a cloud-based interface.

Popular Pays

Seed Round in 2014
Popular Pays, Inc. is a technology company that operates a platform designed to connect brands with content creators, facilitating the production of engaging and shareable content. Established in 2013 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional location in New York, Popular Pays offers a comprehensive marketplace where brands can browse, apply, and collaborate with creators. The platform features tools such as a brief builder, creator profiles, in-app messaging, and API integrations, which streamline the collaboration process and enhance communication between users. By providing powerful analytics and workflow tools, Popular Pays empowers brands to effectively manage campaigns and select the right creators to tell their stories.

EquityZen

Seed Round in 2014
EquityZen Inc. is a New York-based company that operates a marketplace designed to connect shareholders of private companies with accredited investors seeking alternative investments. Founded in 2013, EquityZen provides a platform that facilitates the buying and selling of shares in private technology firms, thereby delivering liquidity to early shareholders while granting investors access to private markets. The marketplace enables venture capital investors, family offices, hedge funds, and individual investors to participate in pre-IPO investments through pooled investment vehicles. With over 37,000 private placements completed across more than 400 companies, EquityZen has established itself as a leader in providing opportunities for investment in the private sector.

Apto Payments

Seed Round in 2014
Apto Payments Inc. is a financial technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2014. It specializes in providing online payment solutions through its card issuance platform, which enables businesses to create and launch customized card programs. Apto Payments issues Shift debit cards that allow users to spend digital currencies, cryptocurrencies, and loyalty points seamlessly for everyday transactions. The company also offers a gateway for users to check account balances and transaction details, facilitating the management and spending of their digital assets, including bitcoin.

EverString

Series A in 2014
EverString, established in 2012 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, specializes in a predictive analytics platform designed for B2B companies. Its cloud-based SaaS solution identifies and engages customer prospects by tracking and analyzing user data patterns, developing custom predictive models, and monitoring prospect behaviors to reveal intent. The platform offers predictive scoring, demand generation, and targeted advertising, aiding clients in building new pipelines and enhancing conversion rates. As of November 2020, EverString operates as a subsidiary of ZoomInfo Technologies Inc.

Ginkgo Bioworks

Seed Round in 2014
Ginkgo Bioworks is a biotechnology firm based in Boston, Massachusetts, that specializes in designing, engineering, and developing custom microbes and organisms for various applications. Founded in 2008, the company focuses on discovering and licensing molecules used in flavors, sweeteners, cosmetic ingredients, crop treatments, and pharmaceuticals. In addition to these capabilities, Ginkgo Bioworks provides probiotic bacteria that help protect against infections and creates extensive libraries of molecules. The firm operates across multiple markets, including cultured ingredients, carbon mitigation, probiotics, and natural product discovery. It has reorganized its operations into two primary segments: Cell Engineering and Biosecurity, with a significant portion of its revenue generated from biosecurity-related data analytics and services.

Orbeus

Seed Round in 2014
Orbeus taps the power of deep learning to provide scalable image and face recognition solutions for businesses and consumers. With expertise in state-of-the-art machine learning and ImageNet (award winners in 2013 and 2014), Orbeus understands both the tremendous value, and limitations, of a purely academic approach for everyday uses. Orbeus bridges this gap to meet identification requirements has developed what could be the best application yet for letting everyday consumers benefit from advances in deep learning, called PhotoTime, which got featured by Apple store and mass medias.

Pipapai

Seed Round in 2014
Pipapai develops a cloud based platform to connect applicants with human resource personnels of a company. The platform helps in recruiting new staff members, allowing companies to build a harmonious relationship with its employees and broaden ideas to help in the recruitment process of the companies. Pipapai was founded on 2012 and is headquartered in Nanjing, China.

Chrends

Angel Round in 2014
Chrends, known as Chatrooms for Trending topics, is an innovative platform that offers an untraceable and anonymous open chat network. It addresses the challenges faced by over 2 billion individuals worldwide who lack complete access to the fundamental right of free speech and expression. Established by the creators of a well-known IRC server platform, Chrends allows users to connect with others and share information in open chatrooms without disclosing their identity. The application is designed to ensure user privacy by storing no personal data, making it secure enough that even the company's engineers cannot determine the identity of its users. Chrends provides a unique solution for those seeking a safe environment for group conversations, particularly on mobile devices.

3Sourcing

Seed Round in 2014
3Sourcing is a UK-based technology company that operates a search engine designed for finding and connecting with technical talent. Founded by Razvan Dinu and Tom Savage in New Barnet, the platform aggregates information from various online sources, allowing users to access comprehensive live profiles of technologists. This enables employers to efficiently identify and hire skilled professionals by providing multiple points of connection and contact. By unlocking the dispersed values across unrelated sites, 3Sourcing aims to streamline the recruitment process in the technical field.

Strikingly

Seed Round in 2014
Strikingly, Inc. is a website development platform established in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It enables users, including small businesses and individuals, to create mobile-optimized websites and online stores without the need for coding or design skills. The platform offers a variety of professional templates and layouts, allowing users to easily build responsive websites that are optimized for smartphones, tablets, and desktops. Strikingly's features include drag-and-drop editing, e-commerce capabilities, and options for adding memberships and blogs. The company generates revenue through premium subscription plans, which provide additional functionalities such as custom domain connections and the removal of Strikingly branding.

TrueVault

Seed Round in 2014
TrueVault, Inc. is a data security company based in Palo Alto, California, established in 2013. It specializes in providing a HIPAA compliant API and secure data storage solutions that protect personally identifiable information (PII). TrueVault offers a data vault that serves as an API for storing and searching protected health information, allowing access across mobile, web, and wearable platforms. By decoupling consumer identity from consumer behavior, TrueVault mitigates data security risks and compliance liabilities, ensuring that organizations only retain the data necessary for their operations. The platform is designed to help businesses comply with various data privacy regulations, including HIPAA, GDPR, and the California Privacy Act, thereby removing liability associated with data management and enhancing overall security for enterprises.

Next Caller

Seed Round in 2014
Next Caller, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in real-time call verification and phone fraud detection services. The company provides a caller identification platform designed to help businesses and consumers identify unknown callers and detect fraudulent activity. Its Advanced Caller ID feature flags all forms of call spoofing by delivering real-time caller data, including telephone numbers, names, addresses, emails, and social profiles, along with threat-level analysis. Next Caller also offers a Fraud API that identifies suspicious calls, such as those from masked numbers. Utilizing a proprietary algorithm known as VeriCall, the company analyzes carrier-level metadata and offers a real-time RESTful API for seamless integration with existing call center technology. Additionally, Next Caller enables users to clean and append their databases while facilitating lead validation and prioritization. Founded in 2012, the company is headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in San Francisco and Boston.
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