Founded in 2020, BookClub operates an author-led virtual book club platform, BookClub.com. It facilitates meaningful connections between readers and authors through exclusive video content and live-audio discussions.
Founded in 2018, Malomo is an Indianapolis-based technology company that specializes in transforming shipment tracking into a marketing channel for e-commerce businesses. Its platform enables brands to generate revenue and enhance customer loyalty by integrating branded communication with shipping providers.
12/12 Ventures
Series A in 2020
12/12 Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2020 and located in Sausalito, California. The firm specializes in investing in cannabis-focused companies, with a particular emphasis on those operating within the technology sector. By targeting this niche, 12/12 Ventures aims to support the growth and innovation of businesses at the intersection of cannabis and technology.
MakeSpace
Series E in 2020
MakeSpace offers convenient, tech-driven storage solutions. Customers pay for only the space they use and manage their belongings via an app, including scheduling pickups and deliveries.
PartySlate
Venture Round in 2020
PartySlate is an online marketplace designed to inspire and assist individuals planning various types of events by connecting them with top event professionals, vendors, and venues globally. The platform serves as a hub for discovering unique party ideas, identifying local vendors and venues, and assembling event teams. Event professionals utilize PartySlate to expand their businesses, network with industry peers, and attract more clients. Users can share multimedia content from events, gain recognition through a distinctive crediting system, and showcase their work via detailed profiles. Since its inception in 2016, over 25,000 leading venues, planners, and vendors have contributed more than 2 million photos of real weddings, corporate events, and celebrations to the platform.
Locale is a residential hospitality and property management company that designs and operates furnished apartments for rent, offering bath amenities, fitness facilities, spacious living areas, fully equipped kitchens, and technology-enabled service to give travelers the comfort of residential living. In addition, Locale provides a property management software platform in the UK for commercial, residential, and mixed-use properties, with portals used by iconic developments and management companies across Europe to forecast trends and streamline operations.
Legalpad Inc. is a Seattle-based company that provides a platform designed to streamline the work visa application process, particularly for startups. Founded in 2018 by Sara Itucas, Legalpad focuses on automating repeatable legal tasks and workflows, primarily addressing the complexities associated with O-1, EB-1, H-1B, and B-1 visas. The platform combines intelligent software with human support to facilitate easier and faster visa applications, helping employers and employees navigate the legal landscape of international employment. By connecting global talent with opportunities, Legalpad aims to simplify the legal processes required for individuals seeking to work across borders.
Elliot
Convertible Note in 2020
Founded in 2017, Elliot is a technology company based in New York. It develops platforms for e-commerce management and social media, enabling businesses to streamline operations and athletes to engage with fans.
Founded in 2019, Jinx is a Los Angeles-based dog wellness brand specializing in premium pet food. It offers online nutrition options featuring purposeful ingredients, focusing on health, transparency, and convenience.
SHOWFIELDS
Seed Round in 2019
Showfields, Inc., founded in 2017 and based in New York, operates a direct-to-consumer retail outlet that showcases innovative brands. The company presents a unique retail concept aimed at engaging consumers with emerging brands and artists. By offering flexible prime location spaces and customizable design services, Showfields creates an inviting environment for customers to discover and shop. The platform leverages retail technology to enhance the brand experience, allowing businesses to unlock new offline growth channels while providing shoppers with a distinctive and interactive shopping experience.
Recess, LLC is a consumer wellness brand based in New York, specializing in the production of canned beverages infused with hemp extract and adaptogens. Founded in 2017, the company aims to provide products that promote balance, clarity, and inspiration in an increasingly stressful world. Its offerings include sparkling water designed to enhance mental performance by improving concentration and attention. By incorporating powerful natural ingredients, Recess seeks to deliver a calming and balanced drinking experience, allowing consumers to feel more productive and creative.