Laika is an e-commerce platform specializing in a wide range of products and services for pets. The company provides over 4,000 product options, including food, snacks, medications, and accessories. In addition to these offerings, Laika features a services section with more than 17 different services, encompassing healthcare, grooming, and entertainment for pets. With a focus on convenience, Laika delivers all items directly to customers' homes, allowing them to select preferred delivery dates and times, including same-day delivery in major cities. The platform supports various payment methods, ensuring a seamless shopping experience for pet owners seeking to meet their pets' needs.
Yassir
Venture Round in 2020
Yassir Inc. is a leading super app based in Algiers, Algeria, that offers a range of on-demand services, including ride-hailing, food delivery, and last-mile logistics. Founded in 2016, the company enables users to book rides and order food through its mobile application, Yassir Go. Operating in 45 cities across multiple countries, Yassir aims to transform daily service delivery while fostering a digital economy. In addition to transportation and food services, Yassir is expanding its offerings to include financial services, allowing users to manage payments, savings, and loans digitally. The company focuses on integrating technology into everyday activities to enhance consumer lifestyles and create a marketplace that meets diverse needs.
yearend.
Seed Round in 2020
YearEnd, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that offers an online subscription-based tax management platform, specifically designed to meet the needs of startup employees. Founded in 2019, the platform allows users to file their taxes efficiently while optimizing their equity in real-time. By connecting the software to users' financial accounts, YearEnd provides tailored recommendations for tax filing and return processes, enabling both employees and employers to make informed decisions regarding their tax obligations and optimize their financial outcomes.
Sable is a digital banking company focused on providing accessible financial services to underserved individuals, particularly those who are new to the U.S. or lack a traditional credit history. The company offers credit-building cards, fee-free bank accounts, and debit cards that can be obtained quickly without requiring a Social Security number or U.S. address. Sable's products include a premium card designed for faster credit building through enhanced reporting on multiple data points. Additionally, the company provides a gamified path to unsecured credit, guiding customers through tangible milestones to improve their financial standing.
Carry Technologies Inc is a travel services company based in San Francisco, California. It specializes in providing travel booking and trip arrangement services through its network of travel agents. In addition to traditional travel services, Carry has developed internet-based tools designed to enhance the travel industry. The company operates as an always-available travel agent, utilizing platforms such as Facebook Messenger, SMS, Slack, and email to assist customers with their travel needs.
Covered by SAGE
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Covered by SAGE, Inc. is a technology-driven insurance brokerage that operates an online platform designed for insurance brokers to streamline their workflow. Established in 2019 and headquartered in Tucker, Georgia, the company offers features such as customer relationship management, simplified quoting and submission processes, and analytics tools. By integrating advanced technology with a focus on modern consumerism and traditional personal service, Covered by SAGE aims to enhance the overall experience for both brokers and their clients. Through its innovative approach, the company seeks to provide effective support and service within the insurance industry.
Marqeta
Secondary Market in 2019
Marqeta operates a modern card issuing and payment processing platform that enables businesses to create customized payment solutions using open APIs. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Oakland, California, with an additional office in London, Marqeta's platform allows users to build, issue, and manage digital, physical, and tokenized payment cards. The company provides a range of services including virtual cards, real-time fund transfers, spend controls, and data analytics solutions. Marqeta serves various industries such as e-commerce, lending, on-demand services, and digital banking by offering flexible and scalable payment infrastructure. It is certified to operate in 40 countries globally.
Freetrade
Equity Crowdfunding in 2019
Freetrade, established in 2015 and headquartered in London, offers a mobile application enabling users to trade stocks and ETFs globally with zero commission fees. The platform provides various account options, including ISAs and personal pensions, to facilitate tax-efficient investing. It aims to educate users about long-term investing, offers transparent pricing, and connects users with independent financial advisers to enhance investment returns.
Aescape
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Aescape, Inc., founded in 2017 and based in New York, is a technology company that specializes in creating data-driven massage therapy and wellness experiences. The company focuses on providing a holistic approach to physical wellness and recovery, catering to a wide range of individuals, from elite athletes to fitness beginners. Aescape employs advanced robotics and artificial intelligence to automate soft tissue treatments, offering personalized wellness solutions that enhance daily living. By integrating cutting-edge research with a user-friendly interface, the company aims to address industry challenges, such as labor shortages, by providing scalable, dependable support tools for massage therapists and athletic trainers. Through its innovative technology, Aescape seeks to foster a deeper connection between users and their bodies, ultimately promoting better health and well-being.
Purview
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Purview develops software aimed at enhancing the operational management of multi-location businesses. The platform facilitates improved consistency and faster execution while minimizing overhead costs. It enables users to generate rapid responses and conduct high-fidelity line checks, alongside providing weekly key performance indicator reports for frontline managers. Additionally, the software allows the documentation of completed tasks through images and highlights any issues or gaps in execution, thereby empowering clients to effectively manage their operations across multiple locations.
Knotel Holdings
Series B in 2018
Knotel Holdings is a global flexible workspace platform that specializes in providing customized office spaces for established and growing companies. With a portfolio exceeding 5 million square feet across more than 300 locations worldwide, Knotel aims to enhance the work experience by tailoring environments to meet the specific needs of its clients. The company offers a flexible pricing structure, allowing businesses to avoid the risks associated with long-term leases and enabling them to concentrate on their core operations and culture. By transforming commercial real estate, Knotel supports companies in optimizing their workspaces to foster productivity and innovation.
Harri is a cloud-based talent and workforce management platform tailored for the hospitality industry. It focuses on helping businesses enhance their service quality by prioritizing employee experience, recognizing that exceptional customer service stems from a satisfied workforce. The Harri platform offers a comprehensive suite of solutions, including talent attraction, workforce management, employee engagement, and compliance technologies, allowing organizations to effectively attract, manage, engage, and retain top talent. Serving over 20,000 restaurant and hotel locations and four million hospitality employees worldwide, Harri is also experiencing growth in the retail and healthcare sectors. Its dedicated marketplace further supports hospitality businesses in building and maintaining their teams while ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Loft is a residential real estate transactional marketplace based in São Paulo, Brazil, founded in 2018 by experienced entrepreneurs. As Brazil's first platform of its kind, Loft facilitates the buying and selling of properties for individuals, brokers, and publicly listed REITs managed by the company. The platform offers a searchable database that allows users to find, browse, and evaluate properties based on customer feedback and reviews. By utilizing proprietary transaction data and an end-to-end digital workflow, Loft modernizes the homebuying experience in Brazil, integrating various adjacent services to enhance the overall process for buyers and sellers.
Simba Sleep
Series B in 2017
Simba Sleep Limited is a London-based company specializing in the design and manufacture of innovative mattresses and sleep-related products. Founded in 2015, it offers a diverse range of foam mattresses that incorporate a unique combination of conical pocket springs and precision-engineered foam, ensuring optimal comfort and support. In addition to mattresses, Simba Sleep provides a variety of sleep accessories, including pillows, duvets, and bed bases, all crafted with advanced materials to enhance sleep quality. The company emphasizes the importance of sleep and aims to help customers achieve restorative rest. Simba Sleep sells its products through select retail partners, notably John Lewis, and also operates a robust online platform for direct consumer sales.
Home61
Venture Round in 2017
Home61 is an online real estate brokerage focused on the Miami Greater Area, dedicated to facilitating the buying and selling of residential properties. The company leverages technology to enhance the client experience, ensuring that homeowners receive better deals and opportunities in the market. Home61 provides a range of services, including commission-based brokerage, support for buyers and renters, and lead generation, all designed to instill confidence in clients during real estate transactions. Additionally, Home61 empowers its agents by equipping them with tools and resources to excel in their careers and outperform the market significantly.
Blend Media
Seed Round in 2017
Blend Media Ltd is a London-based company that specializes in a platform designed to connect brands, agencies, and publishers with creators of immersive content, particularly in video and virtual reality (VR). Established in 2015, the company operates a comprehensive library of VR films, facilitating their use in marketing campaigns across social media, VR headsets, and WebVR environments. Blend Media also offers customizable WebVR solutions, known as 360SOCIALS, which provide engaging and shareable advertising formats that can be scaled across various social networks. By streamlining the process of creating and licensing high-quality immersive content, the platform not only reduces associated costs and risks but also empowers creators by providing them with revenue-generating opportunities and networking tools within a global marketplace of brands and publishers.
Syft is an online staffing platform for hospitality and warehousing companies that gives employers direct access to high quality, trained and experienced flexible staff. Syft offers employers control and choice over who they hire. It saves them time and money whilst also providing consistency. Launched in November 2015, the app helps workers in London, Manchester and Leeds get access to thousands of shifts. It lets them choose when and where they work, whilst getting paid over £9/hour.
OneDome
Angel Round in 2017
OneDome Ltd. is a London-based company that operates a comprehensive online platform for real estate transactions, enabling home buyers and sellers to conduct end-to-end property transactions seamlessly. Founded in 2016 and launching its services in 2019, the platform facilitates property searches and interactions with estate agents, conveyancers, and mortgage brokers through a centralized, consumer-focused interface. Key features include the Locality Reality tool, which scores UK postcodes based on critical criteria, and an Instant Valuation tool that provides estimated sales and rental prices. OneDome's marketplace also offers mobile applications to enhance accessibility. The company has gained significant traction, with nearly three million monthly visits to its managed websites, and it has expanded its services through acquisitions, including a prominent mortgage broker. OneDome aims to simplify the property search and transaction process by connecting consumers and professionals efficiently.
June Homes
Pre Seed Round in 2017
June Homes is a technology-driven platform that aims to modernize the apartment rental experience. The company specializes in providing flexible living solutions, offering private rooms in desirable locations at competitive prices. With a minimum stay requirement of just one month and no broker fees, June Homes facilitates a convenient and hassle-free process for both renters and property owners. By leveraging technology, the company addresses the challenges of traditional rental practices, making it easier for individuals to find and offer living options that suit their needs.
Tenzo Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing a management platform designed for the hospitality and retail sectors. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, the company leverages data science to transform real-time data into actionable insights. Its platform helps businesses optimize staff scheduling and performance by analyzing factors such as upselling effectiveness, popular product combinations, and sales drivers. Tenzo's suite of modules includes tools for reporting and benchmarking, employee management, forecasting, and sentiment analysis from social media. Through these capabilities, Tenzo enables businesses to make informed decisions, manage operations more efficiently, reduce food waste, and ultimately increase profitability. The company's management team combines extensive experience in restaurant operations with expertise in data science and technology from prestigious institutions.
Reve
Venture Round in 2017
Reve, founded in 2014 by Andreas Wålm and Josep M. Nolla, was the largest lifestyle marketplace in the Nordics, providing a unified shopping experience for millions of products from top fashion brands. Based in Stockholm, Reve initially operated as a direct-to-consumer platform, allowing brands to sell directly to consumers without the need for technical integration. This approach simplified the shopping process, enhancing convenience for consumers and transforming the traditional commerce value chain. In January 2018, Reve shifted its business model to a B2B focus by launching "Reach," a distributed commerce platform that enabled brands and retailers to sell their products beyond their own websites without technical barriers. Using purchase automation technology, Reach facilitated direct sales through various channels, including marketplaces, social media, and chat-bots. In January 2020, Reve was acquired by Tipser, a notable startup in the European distributed commerce sector.
Enki Labs, Inc. is a company focused on enhancing the skills of developers and professionals in the tech industry through its innovative mobile application, Enki. This platform provides users with personalized workouts, challenges, and bite-sized insights designed to improve programming abilities and knowledge efficiently. Launched in 2014 and based in London, Enki has attracted a community of over one million developers who benefit from its features, which allow users to track their progress and develop daily learning habits. The application is available on both the App Store and Google Play, making it accessible for busy professionals seeking to learn without significant time commitments or costs associated with traditional training methods. Additionally, Enki's offerings include AI-driven coaching that tailors training to individual workflows and specific company needs, combining the expertise of human mentors with advanced technology to optimize the learning experience.