Amazon

Amazon.com, Inc. is a prominent multinational technology company that specializes in e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Amazon operates primarily through three segments: North America, International, and Amazon Web Services (AWS). The company sells a wide range of consumer products and subscriptions, featuring merchandise from both third-party sellers and its own inventory. It manufactures electronic devices such as Kindle e-readers and Echo smart speakers, and offers services like Kindle Direct Publishing for independent authors. Amazon also provides a membership program called Amazon Prime, which includes benefits like free shipping and access to streaming content. AWS contributes significantly to the company's revenue, offering cloud computing and storage solutions to developers and enterprises. Additionally, Amazon engages in advertising services and has ventured into food delivery in select markets. The company is recognized as a leader in online retail, with a substantial presence in international markets, particularly in Germany, the United Kingdom, and Japan.

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Grubhub

Post in 2022
Grubhub is an online and mobile food-ordering and delivery marketplace that connects nearly 24 million active diners with a vast network of restaurant partners. With a portfolio that includes Grubhub, Seamless, LevelUp, AllMenus, and MenuPages, the company features approximately 300,000 restaurants across more than 4,000 cities in the United States. Grubhub's platform allows users to order food from their favorite local restaurants, offering live order tracking and additional discounts, ensuring that meals are delivered fresh and on time. The company is dedicated to enhancing the food ordering experience through innovative technology and user-friendly interfaces.

Amogy

Corporate Round in 2022
Amogy is a start-up, located in Brooklyn, New York and is working on a novel carbon-free energy storage system using ammonia as a fuel.

Agility Robotics

Series B in 2022
Agility Robotics Inc. is a robotics development company founded in 2015 and based in Albany, Oregon. It specializes in designing and developing bipedal robots, notably Cassie, which is capable of walking and running. The company leverages its expertise in legged locomotion, rooted in extensive academic research, to create robots that serve as mobile sensor platforms and can operate in real-world environments. Agility Robotics aims to produce efficient, agile, and robust mobility solutions that can work alongside humans in various settings, such as offices, factories, and homes. Its technology enables clients to automate tasks in diverse terrains with minimal programming, addressing the practical needs of academic, corporate, and military sectors.

VIMAAN

Venture Round in 2022
Vimaan Robotics is a stealth-mode robotics company. As an industry pioneer, Vimaan Robotics provides the next-generation of drone technology for industrial indoor environments that is safe, quiet, efficient, autonomous and intelligent.

Modjoul

Venture Round in 2022
Modjoul, Inc. manufactures an electronic wearable instrument equipped with sensors, that collects motion, location, and environmental data to identify if a worker is at risk and with whom they are interacting with. The company also develops a platform that is paired with the product and automates the screening process of the employees by measuring the user's body mechanics, such as body temperature. Modjoul, Inc. was founded in 2016 and is based in Clemson, South Carolina.

Mantis Robotics

Seed Round in 2022
Mantis Robotics is building fenceless industrial robots with physical intelligence, that interact and collaborate safely with humans. By completely rethinking safe human-robot collaboration, they are creating responsive robots for flexible factories where humans and robots can work together without sacrificing productivity.

UCL

Grant in 2022
University College London (UCL) is a prominent multidisciplinary university located in London, recognized for its academic excellence and innovative research. Established in 1826, UCL was groundbreaking in its commitment to inclusivity, being the first university in England to admit students regardless of race, class, or religion, and the first to grant women equal access to education. Today, UCL is home to a diverse community of distinguished professors and talented students dedicated to addressing real-world challenges through research and learning. In addition to its broad academic offerings, UCL provides consultancy services through UCL Consultants, further extending its impact beyond traditional education. UCL also encompasses specialized schools, including UCL Medical School and UCL School of Pharmacy, reinforcing its status as a leading institution in various fields of study.

Amogy

Series A in 2021
Amogy is a start-up, located in Brooklyn, New York and is working on a novel carbon-free energy storage system using ammonia as a fuel.

The Good Glamm Group

Series D in 2021
The Good Glamm Group is a Pune-based company that focuses on gathering and marketing a diverse range of beauty and personal care brands. It specializes in investing in sustainable and cruelty-free beauty companies, enhancing their visibility through existing digital platforms. Additionally, the group operates an online marketplace that offers international standard spa and salon products, including categories such as waxing, threading, facials, and manicures. By providing a comprehensive selection of beauty and grooming products from various international brands, The Good Glamm Group enables customers to access premium products at competitive prices, all within a single platform.

Pismo

Series B in 2021
Pismo provides SaaS payment processing solutions. Daniela Binatti and Juliana Motta founded it on September 1, 2015 , with its headquarters in São Paulo in Brazil.

MyGlamm

Series C in 2021
MyGlamm is an on-demand beauty services startup. MyGlamm is a marketplace for stylists / beauticians / nail and spa aestheticians to provide on demand hair, beauty, nail & spa services at a consumer's doorstep. Get Glammorous - Anyplace. Anytime" is the mantra on which MyGlamm has been founded. MyGlamm has been launched by the Glamm Team that has brought to India the French L'OCCITANE Spas, the New York based Warren Tricomi Salons and the fashionable ELLE Spas & Salons. Team MyGlamm is an eclectic mix of; operations + technology | education + domain expertise | youth + experience. Comprising IITians, MBAs from Kellogg, ESADE and industry experience with Lakme, Quikr, BBlunt, Rediff, Jean Claude Biguine, CapGemini and a lot more, Team MyGLamm has set out to revolutionize the beauty industry in India, with technology as an enabler.

BAIOTEQ

Seed Round in 2021
BAIOTEQ is building next-gen infection control solutions to advance healthcare and improve worker and patient safety. Portfolio includes proprietary and patented tech like medical imaging AI, antiviral coatings, and disinfecting foggers. Supported by several leading researchers and experts.

Hippo Health

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Hippo Health is democratizing mobile health care. Hippo was founded and built by physicians working to improve access to care, reduce unnecessary costs and improve quality outcomes for patients with complicated medical issues. Through our transparent, open network platform, we are enabling an easy way for patients and providers to connect and communicate with established top local care professionals. We aspire to help people feel cared for every step of the way when battling complex illness through our care network technology that seamlessly interfaces between in person and virtual care.

M1xchange

Venture Round in 2021
M1’s Trade Receivables Discounting System “TReDS” is an online exchange being set up under the approval of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to facilitate discounting of invoices and Bills of exchange on a PAN India basis. Mynd Online National Exchange has been launched in April 2017, to set-up and operate TReDS under the Payment and Settlement System (PSS) Act 2007.

Predictiva

Grant in 2021
Predictiva is a company that provides an artificial intelligence platform designed to enhance financial trading and investment management using advanced Deep Reinforcement Learning algorithms. It offers solutions that cater to various financial assets, focusing on optimizing decision-making in complex financial markets. By leveraging cutting-edge AI technology, Predictiva aims to deliver predictable profits while minimizing risks, enabling users to engage in a more accurate, data-driven approach to trading. The platform is accessible to users without a background in AI or data science, utilizing autonomous machine learning algorithms to simplify the trading process and enhance financial intelligence for traders and investment managers.
Air Transport Services Group is a prominent provider of air cargo transportation and related services, primarily catering to domestic and international air carriers and companies outsourcing their air cargo needs. The company operates through its principal subsidiaries, which include two airlines holding distinct U.S. FAA Part 121 Air Carrier certificates. Its core offerings encompass air cargo lift, aircraft leasing, maintenance services, and airport ground services. Operating within the airfreight and logistics industry, Air Transport Services Group focuses on leasing aircraft and providing airline operations, ground services, and aircraft modification, primarily serving the cargo transportation and package delivery sectors. The company's operations are divided into two main segments: Cargo Aircraft Management and ACMI Services, with the latter generating the majority of its revenue.

Heyday

Series A in 2020
Heyday is a consumer-focused business that operates an online platform for brands in digital marketplaces, helping them enhance their eCommerce presence. Founded in 2020 and based in San Francisco, the company aims to support sellers in reaching new heights within the marketplace landscape. Additionally, Heyday Wellness, established in 2015 and located in New York, specializes in customized skincare services, offering tailored facial treatments that include deep cleansing, skin analysis, exfoliation, extractions, hydration, and SPF protection. The wellness segment also features a range of skincare products such as beauty creams, lotions, and wipes available through both physical stores and online channels. Together, these offerings position Heyday as a versatile player in the beauty and skincare industry.

Amazon Pay

Corporate Round in 2020
Amazon Pay makes it easy for millions of Amazon customers to pay using the information already stored in their Amazon account. It provides businesses with a familiar and convenient buying experience that can help their customers spend more time shopping and less time checking out.

Amazon Seller Services

Corporate Round in 2020
Amazon Seller Services Private Limited operates a marketplace that helps sellers to sell their products online in India and internationally. It allows sellers to register on Amazon.in and sell items in the categories of automotive, baby products, beauty, books, consumables, consumer electronics, digital accessories, groceries, home, jewelry, kitchen, luggage, mobile phones, movies, music, musical instruments, office and stationary, personal care appliances, personal computers, software, tablets, toys, video games, and watches. The company was incorporated in 2010 and is based in Bengaluru, India. Amazon Seller Services Private Limited operates as a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc.

Pachama

Seed Round in 2020
Pachama is an organization focused on developing technology solutions to accelerate the growth of the Forest Carbon Credits market. Their ultimate intention is to help scale up the protection and restoration of the forests of the planet, which recapture carbon from the atmosphere reversing climate change, and are the holders of the planet’s biodiversity, keystones for maintaining planetary homeostasis.

Acko

Series D in 2020
Acko General Insurance Limited is a digital insurance company based in Mumbai, India, founded in 2016 by Varun Dua and Ruchi Deepak. The company specializes in offering micro-insurance products, including Ola Trip Insurance for cab passengers, as well as motor, car, and two-wheeler insurance. Acko operates entirely online, providing personalized insurance solutions tailored to user consumption behaviors. In addition to its core offerings, the company has expanded into healthcare insurance and provides information on various topics related to insurance, such as driving licenses, traffic rules, and online policy comparisons. Acko aims to simplify the insurance experience for consumers by leveraging digital technology.

Redwood Materials

Venture Round in 2020
Redwood Materials, Inc. is a recycling and materials processing company based in Carson City, Nevada, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing sustainable methods for recycling various metals and materials, particularly from batteries and electronics, to support circular supply chains. Its focus includes lithium, nickel, copper, gold, silver, cobalt, and other critical elements used in electric vehicles, renewable energy storage, and consumer electronics. By providing environmentally sound recycling solutions, Redwood Materials aims to address the increasing demand for battery end-of-life management as the number of electric vehicles rises globally. The company's innovative technology not only recycles waste but also generates essential raw materials, enabling manufacturers to create sustainable products and significantly contributing to the transition towards a circular economy.

nFlux AI

Pre Seed Round in 2020
nFlux, Inc. develops a software that provides artificial intelligence, visual content, and lingual information. The company offers Ask Engine, a unified integrated interface where users can acquire information from multiple sources, by asking a question. It serves entertainment, education, security, and healthcare sector. The company was incorporated in 2019 and is based in Los Angeles, California.

Rivian

Private Equity Round in 2020
Rivian Automotive, LLC is an automotive technology company focused on developing and manufacturing electric adventure vehicles, including five-passenger pickup trucks and sports utility vehicles. Founded in 2009 by Robert J. Scaringe, Rivian is headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, with additional facilities located in California, Illinois, the United Kingdom, and Canada. The company aims to advance sustainable mobility through innovative products and services that redefine traditional automotive economics and enhance the ownership experience. Rivian also emphasizes the development of autonomous electric vehicles designed for comfort and eco-friendliness, contributing to the shift towards a more sustainable transportation future.

Amazon Seller Services

Corporate Round in 2020
Amazon Seller Services Private Limited operates a marketplace that helps sellers to sell their products online in India and internationally. It allows sellers to register on Amazon.in and sell items in the categories of automotive, baby products, beauty, books, consumables, consumer electronics, digital accessories, groceries, home, jewelry, kitchen, luggage, mobile phones, movies, music, musical instruments, office and stationary, personal care appliances, personal computers, software, tablets, toys, video games, and watches. The company was incorporated in 2010 and is based in Bengaluru, India. Amazon Seller Services Private Limited operates as a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc.

Zoox

Acquisition in 2020
Zoox is a California-based robotics company, founded in 2014 by Tim Kentley-Klay and Dr. Jesse Levinson, focused on creating autonomous vehicles. The company operates at the intersection of design, computer science, and electro-mechanical engineering, employing a multidisciplinary team to develop advanced mobility solutions aimed at addressing urban transportation needs. Zoox designs and develops self-driving vehicles and manages a fleet of cars, providing vehicle rental services to its users. Headquartered in Foster City, California, Zoox operates as a subsidiary of Amazon.

Voiceflow

Seed Round in 2020
Voiceflow Inc. operates a platform that enables content creators to design, prototype, and monetize voice applications for smart speakers like Alexa and Google Assistant. Founded in 2018 and based in Toronto, Canada, the company provides a user-friendly interface that allows individuals and businesses to build powerful voice applications without the need for coding skills. The platform features a visual programming language with a drag-and-drop interface, facilitating the easy creation and deployment of voice apps. This approach empowers users to develop conversational interfaces efficiently, helping them to leverage voice technology for various applications, including voice shopping.

BankBazaar.com

Series D in 2020
BankBazaar.com offers neutral online marketplace that gives you instant customized rate quotes on Loans, Mutual Funds and Insurance products. You can instantly search for, compare and apply for these products on the site or mobile app. It is designed with smart technology capabilities, and over 50 of India's leading financial companies and insurance firms have chosen to integrate themselves with the platform. BankBazaar's services are available through the web-portal, made-for- mobile web service, or the BankBazaar app available on the Android play store and iOS app store. We help consumers compare the best offers across various banks and NBFCs. Apart from these, we also give the consumer the latest news/trends and insights into managing his finances better. Consumers can track their application and troubleshoot issues in the process through a host of channels like the BankBazaar app, WhatsApp, Email, or Voice support.

Amazon Pay

Corporate Round in 2020
Amazon Pay makes it easy for millions of Amazon customers to pay using the information already stored in their Amazon account. It provides businesses with a familiar and convenient buying experience that can help their customers spend more time shopping and less time checking out.

axio

Venture Round in 2020
Capital Float is an online platform that provides working capital finance to SMEs in India. It offers flexible, short-term loans that can be used to purchase inventory, service new orders or optimize cash cycles. Borrowers can apply online in minutes, select desired repayment terms and receive funds in their bank accounts in 7 days with minimal hassle. Capital Float was founded in 2013 by Gaurav Hinduja and Sashank Rishyasringa.

Zobi

Grant in 2020
Zobi Limited, founded in 2018 and based in London, United Kingdom, specializes in home intelligence technology. The company designs, develops, and manufactures Hedgehog, a device that monitors home WiFi networks to detect and prevent suspicious activities and unauthorized devices. Accompanying this hardware is the Hedgehog app, which allows users to scan and manage their network for potential threats. Zobi's solutions adopt a brand-agnostic approach, creating anonymous profiles for homes to analyze behaviors and identify unusual activities, thereby enhancing cybersecurity for users. The company's products are available for purchase online.

Rivian

Private Equity Round in 2019
Rivian Automotive, LLC is an automotive technology company focused on developing and manufacturing electric adventure vehicles, including five-passenger pickup trucks and sports utility vehicles. Founded in 2009 by Robert J. Scaringe, Rivian is headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, with additional facilities located in California, Illinois, the United Kingdom, and Canada. The company aims to advance sustainable mobility through innovative products and services that redefine traditional automotive economics and enhance the ownership experience. Rivian also emphasizes the development of autonomous electric vehicles designed for comfort and eco-friendliness, contributing to the shift towards a more sustainable transportation future.

Health Navigator

Acquisition in 2019
Health Navigator sets the standard for digital health clinical content quality, across multiple channels and the continuum of care, improving the patient and provider experience, from the presenting complaint to the final diagnosis and treatment.

IonQ

Series B in 2019
IonQ, Inc. specializes in the development of general-purpose quantum information computers, utilizing a unique trapped ion approach. The company's technology combines high physical performance, perfect qubit replication, and optical networkability, enabling the creation of scalable quantum computers that surpass the limitations of classical computing. These advancements leverage phenomena such as superposition and entanglement, which are critical at the atomic scale. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in College Park, Maryland, IonQ aims to support a wide range of applications across various industries with its powerful and versatile quantum computing solutions.

INLT

Acquisition in 2019
INLT, Inc. develops cloud-based computing software for sellers to manage costs and customs clearance of cross-border shipments. INLT, Inc. is a licensed customs broker with the ability to file entries anywhere in the United States. INLT, Inc. was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. As of September 24, 2019, INLT operates as a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc.

Cargojet

Post in 2019
Cargojet Inc. is a scheduled cargo airline based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. It operates cargo services in Canada and internationally, as well as full aircraft charters. Its main base is John C Munro Hamilton International Airport.

E8 Storage

Acquisition in 2019
E8 Storage specializes in advanced flash storage solutions designed for enterprise and software-defined cloud environments. Founded in 2014 by industry veterans from IBM, the company offers a rack-scale architecture that delivers ten times the performance at half the cost of traditional storage products. Its flagship appliance, E8-D24, integrates the high speed of NVMe drives with the reliability of centralized storage and the scalability of scale-out systems. E8 Storage also develops a storage management application that simplifies management while ensuring reliability and availability, enabling clients to handle large and complex databases efficiently. With research and development based in Tel Aviv and sales operations in Santa Clara, E8 Storage is backed by venture capital from notable firms, enhancing its capability to innovate in the storage sector.

Digicare

Corporate Round in 2019
Digicare Services is an after-sales services provider for handheld products like Mobile handsets, Tablets, Cameras and consumer electronics & consumer durables products including Air conditioners, washing machines, refrigerators, LED/LCD TVs etc.,

Deliveroo

Series G in 2019
Deliveroo is an online food delivery platform based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2012 by Gregory Orlowski and William Shu. The platform enables users to order meals from a variety of local restaurants, focusing on providing premium dining options. By connecting customers with their favorite eateries, Deliveroo aims to enhance the convenience of food delivery while supporting local businesses. The company has established itself as a significant player in the food delivery industry, catering to a growing demand for accessible and quality dining experiences delivered directly to consumers' homes.

Canvas Technology

Acquisition in 2019
Canvas Technology, Inc. designs and develops mobile robotic technology for factories and warehouses. It offers carts, pallets, forklifts, and boxes The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Boulder, Colorado. As of April 10, 2019, Canvas Technology, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc.

North

Debt Financing in 2019
North, formerly known as Thalmic Labs, is a technology company based in Kitchener, Canada, focused on developing innovative eyewear that integrates digital information into daily life. Founded in 2012, North employs over 400 professionals across four offices in North America, including engineers, designers, and futurists. The company's flagship product is a pair of smart glasses that provide heads-up access to digital notifications, allowing users to engage with their digital lives without the need to constantly check their phones. Features such as customizable replies, emojis, and snooze delays enhance the user experience by offering discreet and manageable access to information. North aims to create technologies that seamlessly blend with everyday activities, emphasizing the harmonious relationship between people and technology.

Acko

Series C in 2019
Acko General Insurance Limited is a digital insurance company based in Mumbai, India, founded in 2016 by Varun Dua and Ruchi Deepak. The company specializes in offering micro-insurance products, including Ola Trip Insurance for cab passengers, as well as motor, car, and two-wheeler insurance. Acko operates entirely online, providing personalized insurance solutions tailored to user consumption behaviors. In addition to its core offerings, the company has expanded into healthcare insurance and provides information on various topics related to insurance, such as driving licenses, traffic rules, and online policy comparisons. Acko aims to simplify the insurance experience for consumers by leveraging digital technology.

Rivian

Corporate Round in 2019
Rivian Automotive, LLC is an automotive technology company focused on developing and manufacturing electric adventure vehicles, including five-passenger pickup trucks and sports utility vehicles. Founded in 2009 by Robert J. Scaringe, Rivian is headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, with additional facilities located in California, Illinois, the United Kingdom, and Canada. The company aims to advance sustainable mobility through innovative products and services that redefine traditional automotive economics and enhance the ownership experience. Rivian also emphasizes the development of autonomous electric vehicles designed for comfort and eco-friendliness, contributing to the shift towards a more sustainable transportation future.

eero

Acquisition in 2019
eero Inc. specializes in developing Wi-Fi systems designed for residential use, providing robust and reliable internet connectivity throughout homes. Their primary product, the eero system, consists of multiple access points that work together to deliver comprehensive Wi-Fi coverage, effectively eliminating dead zones. Users can easily manage their network through a dedicated mobile app, which facilitates control over both wired and wireless connections. eero also offers additional products such as a power over Ethernet (PoE+) adapter and a remote network management tool. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Sacramento, California, eero operates as a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc. since 2019.

Dispatch

Acquisition in 2019
Dispatch is creating a platform for local delivery powered by a fleet of autonomous vehicles designed for sidewalks and pedestrian spaces.

Wiliot

Series B in 2019
WIliot is a fabless semiconductor company developing passive SoC platforms for the IoT market. No battery and seamless connectivity operation will be the baseline enabler of IoT future growth.

Amazon Pay

Corporate Round in 2019
Amazon Pay makes it easy for millions of Amazon customers to pay using the information already stored in their Amazon account. It provides businesses with a familiar and convenient buying experience that can help their customers spend more time shopping and less time checking out.

Balyo

Corporate Round in 2019
Balyo SA is a French company that specializes in designing, developing, and marketing innovative material handling robots. Founded in 2005 and based in Ivry-sur-Seine, the company transforms standard forklift trucks into autonomous robots using advanced navigation technology, enabling them to operate alongside human workers without the need for additional infrastructure such as floor markings or reflectors. Balyo’s product lineup includes robotic stackers, pallet trucks, tractors, tuggers, and various types of trucks used for a range of applications, including storage, logistics, and inventory management. The company has formed strategic partnerships with leading material handling firms, including Fenwick/Linde and Yale/Hyster, to expand its reach and enhance its offerings in the market. Balyo aims to improve operational efficiency and competitiveness in warehousing and manufacturing environments, aligning with the evolving concepts of modern logistics and industrial automation.

CloudEndure

Acquisition in 2019
CloudEndure Ltd. develops and delivers Software-as-a-Service migration and disaster recovery solutions that are suitable for businesses of various sizes and industries in Israel and internationally. It offers Migration solution that simplifies, expedites, and automates large-scale migrations from physical, virtual, and cloud-based infrastructure to AWS; and Disaster Recovery and AWS solution that protects against downtime and data loss from any threat, including ransomware and server corruption. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Tel Aviv, Israel. It has additional offices in New York, New York; Boston, Massachusetts; and Irvine, California. As of January 10, 2019, CloudEndure Ltd. operates as a subsidiary of Amazon Web Services, Inc.

ChestAi

Seed Round in 2019
With approximately 2 billion procedures per year, chest X-rays are the most common imaging examination tool used in practice, critical for screening, diagnosis, and management of lung diseases. However, an estimated two thirds of the global population lack access to radiology diagnostics. With automation at the level of experts, we hope that this technology can improve healthcare delivery and increase access to medical imaging expertise in parts of the world where access to skilled radiologists is limited.

Amazon Seller Services

Corporate Round in 2018
Amazon Seller Services Private Limited operates a marketplace that helps sellers to sell their products online in India and internationally. It allows sellers to register on Amazon.in and sell items in the categories of automotive, baby products, beauty, books, consumables, consumer electronics, digital accessories, groceries, home, jewelry, kitchen, luggage, mobile phones, movies, music, musical instruments, office and stationary, personal care appliances, personal computers, software, tablets, toys, video games, and watches. The company was incorporated in 2010 and is based in Bengaluru, India. Amazon Seller Services Private Limited operates as a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc.

Amazon Pay

Corporate Round in 2018
Amazon Pay makes it easy for millions of Amazon customers to pay using the information already stored in their Amazon account. It provides businesses with a familiar and convenient buying experience that can help their customers spend more time shopping and less time checking out.

tado°

Series F in 2018
Tado° is The Heating App for private homes and small businesses. It adjusts to the residents' behavior in real time and also takes current weather forecasts and building characteristics into account. tado° GmbH is a Munich based Tech Startup bringing Internet of Things into the Cleantech Market. It was founded by Christian Deilmann, Johannes Schwarz, Valentin Sawadski and Leopold von Bismarck in 2011. A team of qualified young professionals has been working on the development of tado° for approximately two years in Munich.

Tastemade

Series E in 2018
Tastemade, Inc. is a media company based in Santa Monica, California, established in 2012. It specializes in producing and delivering a variety of food-related content, including themed shows, video recipes, and cooking programs aimed at a global community of food enthusiasts. Tastemade operates through its YouTube channel and food channels across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Additionally, the company offers a mobile application for iPhone users to discover, create, and share culinary videos, as well as online tutorials covering topics such as food photography, food styling, and video production techniques. Founded by Steven Kydd, Larry Fitzgibbon, and Joe Perez, Tastemade aims to connect people through the shared experience of food and travel, catering to the interests of today's socially engaged audience.

Amazon Pay

Corporate Round in 2018
Amazon Pay makes it easy for millions of Amazon customers to pay using the information already stored in their Amazon account. It provides businesses with a familiar and convenient buying experience that can help their customers spend more time shopping and less time checking out.

Wikimedia Endowment

Grant in 2018
Wikimedia Endowment is a fund supporting Wikipedia.

Amazon Seller Services

Corporate Round in 2018
Amazon Seller Services Private Limited operates a marketplace that helps sellers to sell their products online in India and internationally. It allows sellers to register on Amazon.in and sell items in the categories of automotive, baby products, beauty, books, consumables, consumer electronics, digital accessories, groceries, home, jewelry, kitchen, luggage, mobile phones, movies, music, musical instruments, office and stationary, personal care appliances, personal computers, software, tablets, toys, video games, and watches. The company was incorporated in 2010 and is based in Bengaluru, India. Amazon Seller Services Private Limited operates as a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc.

Canada Learning Code

Grant in 2018
Canada Learning Code educational programs are designed for specific audiences to maximize their impact and support engaged and digitally fluent communities. They are an organization that supports their community of learners, volunteers, and mentors in over 30 regions across Canada.

Shuttl

Series B in 2018
Shuttl exists to take the pain away from the daily commute. Currently, the company provides an app-based office shuttle service to make daily commute safe, reliable, affordable and dignified for everyone. The future of mass transit, according to us, will be shared, eco-friendly, tech-enabled commute. Shuttl is the future of public transport. It's a mobile-based minibus service aimed at making your daily commute more convenient. Their vehicles are air-conditioned and operate with high frequency on fixed routes freeing you from the hassles of existing public transport options at a very economical price point.

Amazon Pay

Corporate Round in 2018
Amazon Pay makes it easy for millions of Amazon customers to pay using the information already stored in their Amazon account. It provides businesses with a familiar and convenient buying experience that can help their customers spend more time shopping and less time checking out.

PillPack

Acquisition in 2018
PillPack is a full-service pharmacy that manages your medications. They fill, sort, and deliver all your medications in personalized packets based on when you need to take them. Their service helps you take the right meds at the right time, every time.

ToneTag

Corporate Round in 2018
ToneTag is an integrated library (sdk) that allows easy, frictionless, and secure proximity payments using sound (Tone) or NFC (Tag). Depending upon user device and retail pos hardware, mobile application can toggle to initiate in-store purchases using sound or NFC.It works on any mobile device and no internet is required on user device at time of initiating payment.

Acko

Series A in 2018
Acko General Insurance Limited is a digital insurance company based in Mumbai, India, founded in 2016 by Varun Dua and Ruchi Deepak. The company specializes in offering micro-insurance products, including Ola Trip Insurance for cab passengers, as well as motor, car, and two-wheeler insurance. Acko operates entirely online, providing personalized insurance solutions tailored to user consumption behaviors. In addition to its core offerings, the company has expanded into healthcare insurance and provides information on various topics related to insurance, such as driving licenses, traffic rules, and online policy comparisons. Acko aims to simplify the insurance experience for consumers by leveraging digital technology.

Foodgroot

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Foodgroot is a food rating platform focused on enhancing transparency in food production and empowering consumers to make healthier choices. By analyzing extensive data on food origins, processing methods, quality, and environmental sustainability, Foodgroot provides detailed ratings that consider factors such as nutritional value and health impact. The platform aims to educate users about the health benefits of various food products while promoting responsible consumption. Through its tailored shopping experience, Foodgroot seeks to mitigate the risks associated with poor dietary habits, addressing the significant health challenges posed by chronic diseases linked to diet.

Amazon Seller Services

Corporate Round in 2018
Amazon Seller Services Private Limited operates a marketplace that helps sellers to sell their products online in India and internationally. It allows sellers to register on Amazon.in and sell items in the categories of automotive, baby products, beauty, books, consumables, consumer electronics, digital accessories, groceries, home, jewelry, kitchen, luggage, mobile phones, movies, music, musical instruments, office and stationary, personal care appliances, personal computers, software, tablets, toys, video games, and watches. The company was incorporated in 2010 and is based in Bengaluru, India. Amazon Seller Services Private Limited operates as a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc.

axio

Series C in 2018
Capital Float is an online platform that provides working capital finance to SMEs in India. It offers flexible, short-term loans that can be used to purchase inventory, service new orders or optimize cash cycles. Borrowers can apply online in minutes, select desired repayment terms and receive funds in their bank accounts in 7 days with minimal hassle. Capital Float was founded in 2013 by Gaurav Hinduja and Sashank Rishyasringa.

Amazon Pay

Corporate Round in 2018
Amazon Pay makes it easy for millions of Amazon customers to pay using the information already stored in their Amazon account. It provides businesses with a familiar and convenient buying experience that can help their customers spend more time shopping and less time checking out.

Cashican People LLC

Seed Round in 2018
Cashica is a quantitative cryptocurrency investment firm that aims at web3 and metaverse innovations across the world. Cashican also named Cashican People LLC was founded in 2017 and is headquarted in New York.

Ring

Acquisition in 2018
Ring is an outdoor home security company based in Santa Monica, California, established in 2012. It offers a range of smart security products designed to enhance home safety and reduce crime in neighborhoods. The company's lineup includes devices such as the Ring Video Doorbell, Ring Video Doorbell Pro, Ring Stick Up Cam, and the Ring Floodlight Cam, all of which enable homeowners to monitor their properties effectively. These devices are equipped with features like wide-angle lenses, built-in microphones, and speakers, allowing users to see, hear, and communicate with visitors or intruders. By leveraging technology, Ring aims to create a digital neighborhood watch, empowering consumers to protect their homes and communities.

Amazon Seller Services

Corporate Round in 2018
Amazon Seller Services Private Limited operates a marketplace that helps sellers to sell their products online in India and internationally. It allows sellers to register on Amazon.in and sell items in the categories of automotive, baby products, beauty, books, consumables, consumer electronics, digital accessories, groceries, home, jewelry, kitchen, luggage, mobile phones, movies, music, musical instruments, office and stationary, personal care appliances, personal computers, software, tablets, toys, video games, and watches. The company was incorporated in 2010 and is based in Bengaluru, India. Amazon Seller Services Private Limited operates as a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc.

Zippr

Corporate Round in 2018
Zippr is a location-intelligence company that aims to improve accessibility and communication through innovative technology. It provides location management services, primarily through a mobile application that allows users to create personalized location codes. These unique codes can be customized and shared with friends and family, facilitating clearer communication of locations. By simplifying how places are identified and accessed, Zippr enhances operational efficiency for businesses, improves clarity for individuals, and supports effective governance for administrators. The company's focus extends beyond India to other emerging markets, addressing diverse location-related challenges for consumers, businesses, and governments alike.

Blink

Acquisition in 2017
Blink is a cordless, HD home monitoring and alert system. It has an integrated motion sensor that can trigger instant alerts when motion is detected. When events are detected and alerts are sent, users have the option of sounding the Blink Alarm. The Blink Alarm is a standalone unit that is purchased separately from the camera. Blink alerts can be sent via email or push notification and are backed by a technology called “Instant On”.

Immedia

Acquisition in 2017
Immedia Semiconductor, Inc. develops and markets semiconductor-based ISP and video compression technology for consumer electronics applications. Staffed by a world-class team of video compression and ISP (Image Sensor Pipeline) technology experts, Immedia is the first company to completely eliminate the need for DRAM memory in ISP and Codec chip applications. Immedia’s industry-leading 3D noise reduction and NoDRAMtm technologies dramatically improve video quality while reducing system BOM costs. Immedia devices are targeted for high volume ISP and encoding camera applications.

Body Labs

Acquisition in 2017
Body Labs is a horizontal solution provider of human-aware AI that understands the way we move and how we’re shaped to make our world more personal. The company is comprised of the best in artificial intelligence, computer vision, and body modeling. It aims to deliver human-aware AI as the next digital platform to empower the capture and use of 3D body motion and shape for numerous industries. It was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

Shoppers Stop

Venture Round in 2017
At Shoppers Stop they believe in a world of limitless possibilities. They always set benchmarks, cross limits, achieve the impossible and celebrate their successes. Innovation being their key driver, they have adopted a new philosophy of "Start Something New" to give retail a new dimension. With an unparalleled assortment of the leading international and national brands in clothing for men, women, and kids; accessories, fragrances, cosmetics, footwear; home furnishing and decor products, their stores aim to provide shoppers a truly international shopping destination. Shoppersstop.com offers a truly remarkable shopping experience on the Internet. With an unparalleled assortment of the leading international and national brands in mens clothing, womens apparel, and kids clothes, gifts and fashion accessories like ladies watches, men's watches, artificial jewellery, fine jewelry, handbags, fragrances, cosmetics, men's footwear, women's footwear, home furnishing and decor products, they are an online shopping destination of choice. Their customer centricity and relentless pursuit to set new benchmarks in retail has made us the leading chain of department stores in India. They take immense pride in welcoming you to their online department store, that offers you the convenience to shop for some of the best lifestyle brands online anytime, anywhere. Explore their extensive range of men's, women's and kids apparel and accessories from leading brands.

Graphiq

Acquisition in 2017
Graphiq Inc. specializes in data aggregation and visualization solutions tailored for researchers, journalists, and enterprises. The company provides a range of products, including Graphiq Search, which offers a library of visualizations, and Graphiq Feed, delivering trending visualizations and story ideas via RSS or email. Additionally, it offers CMS Plugins that analyze article content to identify relevant visualizations, with support for platforms such as WordPress. Graphiq also provides an API for developers to create their own websites and applications utilizing its visualization library, as well as vertical search engines to assist consumers in making informed purchasing decisions. The company's services cater to various industries, including research, genealogy, government, health, real estate, and sports. Founded in 2009 and based in Santa Barbara, California, Graphiq was formerly known as FindTheBest and rebranded in 2015. As of May 2017, it operates as a subsidiary of Amazon.

Amazon Pay

Corporate Round in 2017
Amazon Pay makes it easy for millions of Amazon customers to pay using the information already stored in their Amazon account. It provides businesses with a familiar and convenient buying experience that can help their customers spend more time shopping and less time checking out.

GameSparks

Acquisition in 2017
GameSparks is a new cloud-based platform for games developers to help them build the server-side features of their games and then manage their games as a service post launch. Games are increasingly becoming dependent on server-side components. Making a game into a cross platform multiplayer game or building it as a free-to-play game with in-app purchases and managing players are examples of the requirements that are increasing the move towards server-side game development. The GameSparks platform provides developers with a single integrated tool to build these server components without ever having to set up and run a server. Its all done for them freeing them up to focus on their games and it is fully compatible with other game tools such as Unity, Marmalade and others.

Clique

Series C in 2017
Recently named to Fast Company’s list for the World's Most Innovative Companies in 2017, Clique is a global media, marketing, and consumer brands company. Through its brands—Who What Wear, MyDomaine, Byrdie, CollegeFashionista, and Obsessee—CMG combines the power of data science with its expert editorial team to create content and products that millennial women and Gen Z girls crave. CMG’s two key marketing offerings, CMG Studios (an in-house creative agency) and INF Network (representing 55+ top bloggers and influencers), deliver integrated and native advertising programs, all while inspiring consumers to discover and shop. In early 2016, CMG launched its first clothing, shoes, and accessories line exclusively with Target under the Who What Wear brand, and it continues to be a top performer for the mega-retailer.

Whole Foods Market

Acquisition in 2017
Whole Foods Market is an American grocery chain that exclusively sells natural and organic products. The company was established in 1980 on the belief that where food comes from, and how it’s grown, matters. For them, it meant creating quality standards, working with suppliers who achieve them, and sharing that information with their customers. The company prides itself for selling food products without artificial preservatives, colors, flavors, sweeteners, and hydrogenated fats. To date, Whole Foods has over 450 stores in North America and the United Kingdom.

cheddar

Series C in 2017
Cheddar is a media and entertainment company that operates two live video news networks: Cheddar, focusing on business news, and Cheddar Big News, which offers general news and headlines. The company broadcasts from various prominent locations, including the New York Stock Exchange and its studios in New York and Los Angeles. Cheddar reaches over 6.5 million viewers monthly through platforms such as SlingTV, Hulu Live, YouTube TV, and social media channels like Facebook and Twitter, accumulating hundreds of millions of video views across these platforms. The company aims to provide an authentic voice and a fresh perspective on a wide range of topics, including business, culture, media, and technology, appealing to a diverse and intellectually curious audience. Founded by Jon Steinberg, Cheddar seeks to deliver updated news live and on-demand, reflecting the dynamism of modern media consumption.

Amazon Pay

Corporate Round in 2017
Amazon Pay makes it easy for millions of Amazon customers to pay using the information already stored in their Amazon account. It provides businesses with a familiar and convenient buying experience that can help their customers spend more time shopping and less time checking out.

Souq

Acquisition in 2017
Souq operates an e-commerce platform in the Middle East and North Africa region. It offers products in the categories of baby and toddler, mobiles and accessories, computers and tablets, clothing and shoes, watches and jewelry, perfumes and fragrances, and toys and gaming, as well as TVs, audio, and camera. Souq also operates as a marketplace for third party sellers. Ronaldo Mouchawar founded Souq in 2005. Souq has its headquarters in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates with commercial offices in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait and technical and development centers in Jordan and India. Souq operates as a subsidiary of Amazon as of May 12, 2017.

Energsoft

Grant in 2017
Energsoft, Inc. provides an artificial intelligence-driven business to business (B2B) software as a service (SaaS) platform with state of the art visualization and analytics tools for companies that manufacture or use energy storage devices. The company's platform tracks thousands of batteries, ultracapacitors, and energy storage systems from early R&D to the field. Batteries present a special challenge for technology and product developers due to the broad range and extent of characterization data including extensive cycling curves, impedance, and aging data which varies across processing, environmental and use cases. Our team would like to get funding to develop missing hardware integrations and the core of the intelligent agent system. The mission is to innovate and help to discover new materials that will generate and store renewable and clean energy in a low-cost. We are environmentally-caring organization and we want to make an impact at scale, because of energy storage perhaps the most important scientific challenge facing society today. However, all phases of this scientific process – design, synthesis, and characterization – are routinely stymied by the same challenge: researchers are not equipped to handle the deluge of data coming from their labs and high-performance computers. Energsoft accelerates slow battery modernization by giving engineering teams more powerful data supervision and analysis abilities.

harvest.ai

Acquisition in 2017
Harvest.ai specializes in data loss prevention software, enabling organizations to identify and mitigate risks associated with data exposure and sharing. The company's MACIE Analytics platform automatically detects potential vulnerabilities and enforces remediation based on established policies. By classifying documents and recognizing intellectual property matches, Harvest.ai safeguards sensitive materials, including technology designs and marketing campaigns. Utilizing advanced AI algorithms, the company offers near real-time protection against data breaches stemming from targeted attacks, insider threats, and stolen credentials. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Diego, California, Harvest.ai operates as a subsidiary of Amazon Web Services, Inc.

Amazon Wholesale India

Venture Round in 2016
Amazon Wholesale (India) Private Limited operates a members-only B2B website, AmazonBusiness.in, catering to small offices, entrepreneurs, and various retail and service sectors such as department stores, kirana stores, drugstores, clinics, hospitals, hotels, and restaurants. Founded in 2013 and based in New Delhi, the platform enables its members to purchase a wide range of products, including office supplies, cleaning materials, kitchen and dining items, personal care products, and food and beverages, all at wholesale prices and in bulk quantities. Members can conveniently place orders anytime and from any location, utilizing Amazon's secure payment system and benefiting from reliable doorstep delivery services. This subsidiary of Amazon.com aims to streamline the procurement process for businesses in India.

Biba

Acquisition in 2016
Biba Systems, Inc. offers a mobile-first business application that delivers conference calls and messaging services for businesses. It offers Biba, an integrated application that allows users to work with their teams; helps people get in touch instantly; and works across companies and devices. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in San Francisco, California. As of December 31, 2015, Biba Systems, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc..

Angel.ai

Acquisition in 2016
Founded in February 2015, GoButler is a messaging-based, on-demand service that operates as a digital personal assistant, using Human Assisted Artificial Intelligence (HAAI) to fulfill requests 24/7, 365 days a year. GoButler takes the time and inconvenience out of everyday tasks, fulfilling on-demand requests, from food delivery and travel bookings to restaurant reservations and more. GoButler searches the web, compares prices, reads reviews and orders, using the best services at the most reasonable costs. The service saves users valuable time, getting them the things they need, when they want them, all conveniently via text message. In September 2016, there were rumors that Angel.ai had been acquired by Amazon. An Amazon spokesperson however stated on 21 September 2016: “Amazon did not acquire Angel.ai. We made an individual hire of [former Angel.ai CEO] Navid Hadzaad. His title is Product Lead, New Initiatives.”

QwikCilver Solutions

Series B in 2016
QwikCilver Solutions Pvt Ltd. is a Bengaluru-based company specializing in gift card and stored value solutions for retail and corporate customers in Asia and the Middle East. Established in 2006, the company develops a software as a service (SaaS) platform that facilitates the exchange of gift cards, offering products such as prepaid cards, electronic and physical gift cards, e-promotion cards, loyalty programs, and discount cards. Its notable offerings include the Qwikcilver platform, which serves as a plug-and-play technology solution for gift cards, and Woohoo, an e-commerce platform that allows for the online purchase and redemption of gift cards. Additionally, the Woohoo app enables users to send personalized gift cards and vouchers. QwikCilver Solutions operates as a subsidiary of Pine Labs Pvt. Ltd., enhancing customer engagement and convenience for businesses of all sizes through innovative card-based programs.

Cloud9 IDE

Acquisition in 2016
Cloud9 IDE is a cloud-based Integrated Development Environment that allows web and mobile developers to collaborate in remote teams. It provides an online platform for Javascript and Node.js applications while supporting HTML, CSS, PHP, Java, Ruby, and many more additional programming languages. As it offers a development environment in the cloud, the developers has the ability to start cording immediately and collaborate with their peers. Cloud9 IDE’s primary objective is to expose the benefits of writing software in the cloud. Its growing team includes some of the best developers from Europe and California. Founded in 2010 and based in San Francisco, C.A, Cloud9 IDE is a privately held company backed by [Accel](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/accel-partners) and [Atlassian](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/atlassian).

Ionic Security

Series D in 2016
Ionic Security, a data security platform, provides access control, intellectual property monitoring, data encryption, and policy management. Ionic Security (formerly Social Fortress) enables the use of cloud services by protecting sensitive data anywhere it travels and wherever it resides, whether on the corporate network, in the cloud or on mobile devices. The first unified data security platform of its kind, Ionic Security takes a comprehensive approach to secure data in today’s borderless enterprise by providing access control, intellectual property monitoring, data encryption, and policy management, without proxies or gateways or changes in user behavior. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and is backed by leading venture firms such as Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Google Ventures, TechOperators, and ff VC as well as industry experts Christopher Klaus, Ken Levine, Phil Dunkelberger, and Dr. Paul Judge.

EMVANTAGE Payments

Acquisition in 2016
EMVANTAGE Payments Private Limited operates an online based payment platform for transactions using credit and debit cards, and net banking mediums. It offers Platform-as-a-Service for online merchants, banks, and merchant aggregators. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Noida, India. As per the transaction announced on February 16, 2016, EMVANTAGE Payments Private Limited operates as a subsidiary of Amazon Seller Services Private Limited.

Westland

Seed Round in 2016
Westland Limited, based in Chennai, India, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Trent Limited, part of the Tata group. It was formed through the amalgamation of EastWest Books and Westland Books, combining over 45 years of experience in publishing and distribution. Initially focused on retailing and distribution, Westland has shifted its emphasis to publishing in recent years and has become the fifth largest English language trade publisher in India. The company specializes in a diverse range of genres, including popular and literary fiction, politics, biography, spirituality, poetry, graphic novels, health, and self-help. Westland is known for its strong portfolio of bestselling authors such as Amish Tripathi, Ashwin Sanghi, and Devdutt Pattanaik, and has consistently ranked among the top 50 bestsellers in India, demonstrating its significant presence in the country's publishing landscape.

Partpic

Acquisition in 2016
Partpic, Inc. is a technology company based in Atlanta, Georgia, founded in 2013. It specializes in visual recognition technology that facilitates the search and purchase of replacement maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) parts. Users can take a picture of a part using a smart device, and Partpic's software matches the image with relevant parts and their specifications. This innovative approach aims to save users time and money in the procurement of replacement parts. Partpic operates as a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc.

Housejoy

Series B in 2015
Housejoy is a web platform that allows homeowners to browse and book quality service providers like electricians, plumbers etc. We are focused on creating an incomparable customer experience by providing homeowners with a seamless way to instantly book/schedule various services from trusted professionals.

Orbeus

Acquisition in 2015
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.

Safaba Translation Solutions

Acquisition in 2015
Machine Translation answers the need of today’s global business for high volume and high velocity content localization and enterprise translation. Safaba provides Enterprise Machine Translation solutions to the world’s leading global enterprises.

AWS Elemental

Acquisition in 2015
Elemental Technologies is the leading supplier of software-defined video solutions for multiscreen content delivery. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, the company pioneered the use of software-based video processing to distribute and monetize video over IP networks. Solutions from Elemental provide the flexibility, scalability and performance required to transform high quality video into new revenue streams via turnkey, cloud-based and virtualized deployment models. Powering video experiences for more than 600 leading media franchises worldwide, Elemental helps pay TV operators, content programmers, broadcasters and enterprise customers bring video to any screen, anytime – all at once. The company has offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, China, Russia, India and Brazil.

Rachio

Venture Round in 2015
Rachio, Inc. provides intelligent sprinkler controllers that enable users to water landscapes smartly. It also offers Iro, a WiFi-enabled device that turns sprinklers on and off remotely, and enables users to schedule irrigation automatically based on factors, such as water budgets, local weather, soil characteristics, and more. The company also offers control and dashboard options through a smartphone application. Rachio, Inc. was founded in 2013 and is based in Denver, Colorado.