Cross Ocean Ventures

Advance Tech Lending Inc. is an online salary loans provider based in Makati City, Philippines, founded in 2018. The company focuses on enhancing employee productivity by offering financial empowerment solutions. By providing quick access to funds, Advance Tech Lending helps employees meet their daily financial needs with minimal hassle, charging only a processing fee without any interest. This approach not only facilitates immediate financial relief but also contributes to increased employee engagement, reduced turnover, and lower workplace stress, thereby assisting organizations in attracting and retaining talent.

LeadSales is a developer of customer relationship management software tailored to the needs of small and medium-sized businesses in Latin America. As the region undergoes a transformation in commerce, businesses are increasingly turning to online conversational platforms, such as WhatsApp, for client interactions. LeadSales aims to be the leading operating system for this emerging industry by offering a comprehensive solution that manages various aspects of customer engagement. Its platform streamlines the management of sales leads, enhances customer service, and facilitates order fulfillment and payments. By centralizing contacts and generating convertible leads from social media, LeadSales empowers businesses to improve their sales processes and optimize customer relationships effectively.

Traditional IT controls focus on locking down networks, devices, and people. All of this is done in the name of protecting data. But, once files are moved, shared, or stolen, the data is no longer protected. Even worse, these controls get in the way and frustrate business users to the point they intentionally work around them. Anchor inverts the equation by baking protection into the data, invisible to the business users (like antivirus), so that files are free to travel and security is out of the way. Simply put, wherever the data goes, it is protected. Anchor is a SaaS platform, with an endpoint component, that bakes protection into your files with a unique transparent combination of encryption, continuous multi-factor access controls, and a digital chain of custody. And when you do share or collaborate, Anchor protection stays with your data, even when it leaves your organization. Anchor empowers you to maintain control of your files while collaborating on premise or in the cloud, including forensic logging and revoking access. In under 90 minutes, Anchor is fully deployed and empowers your business users to securely work and collaborate without complicated security products or rules in the way. All without requiring you to change existing IT controls or how your users and applications work today. DAtAnchor is a result of a multi-year research activity, developed at Ohio State University. The development team currently has 6 members, 4 of which are full-time. We have seed level funding for >1M and an advisory board with members at the senior vice president level in Fortune 500 companies.

Indicio is a developer of a decentralized identity technology platform aimed at assisting companies in creating and sharing verifiable data while fostering secure relationships. The company provides comprehensive professional services to support clients in transitioning from outdated legacy identity systems to more efficient, decentralized solutions. Indicio's technology is applicable across various industries, including travel, hospitality, government, financial services, agriculture, and education, among others. By offering effective data verification systems, Indicio enables organizations to streamline operations, save time, and reduce reliance on cumbersome paper-based processes.

Founded in 2017, Octovan has established itself as a prominent tech-enabled marketplace for home and partial moving services. The company focuses on providing reliable and stress-free transportation experiences for customers. In 2022, Octovan broadened its offerings by introducing Octovan Express, a premium logistics service designed to facilitate the efficient delivery of large-volume items, particularly for e-commerce businesses. This expansion reflects Octovan's commitment to enhancing logistics solutions and meeting the evolving needs of its clients.

Dinlebi is an audio streaming service that provides subscription-based access to audiobooks and short-form content through mobile applications. Founded in 2019, the company launched its services in August 2020 in Turkey, quickly establishing itself as the fastest growing platform in its market segment. Dinlebi's platform includes features such as offline listening, social media sharing, and ambient sound, allowing users to enjoy content seamlessly. With a vision of globalization, Dinlebi aims to enhance the listening experience for its users.

Primeclass.ai is an innovative online education platform focused on providing personalized learning experiences in Visual Studies, including photography, video, fashion, and design. The platform offers a part-time, self-paced learning model that emphasizes practical skills through real-life projects, job-focused content, and one-on-one mentorship. With a commitment to affordability, Primeclass.ai's learning tracks start at $49 per month, and the platform boasts a 100% placement rate promise for its students. Its unique approach combines personalized curricula, tiered professional networking, and a flexible learning environment, enabling users to master essential skills efficiently. The company has experienced significant growth, demonstrating strong metrics and scalability without reliance on external investment. As a subsidiary of Heartbeat Education, Primeclass.ai is positioned to expand its offerings rapidly, aiming for a substantial increase in annual recurring revenue within the next few years.