Hard Yaka

Hard Yaka, Inc. is a private equity and venture capital firm established in 2010 and located in Crystal Bay, Nevada. The firm focuses on making early-stage investments in startups within the exchange space, particularly those that operate in specific market verticals or provide essential services across various exchange sectors, such as messaging and payments. Hard Yaka specializes in buyout and distressed investments, aiming to acquire majority stakes in companies involved in portable identity, payments, marketplaces for digital transformation, and regulatory technology. Through its investment strategy, Hard Yaka seeks to support the growth and development of innovative technologies and businesses.

Jun Hiraga

Partner

Greg Kidd

Co-Founder, Partner

Kevin Leiske

Partner

Katie Sullivan

Partner

Chris Lewis Ph.D

Partner

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Indicio

Seed Round in 2022
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 The company provides comprehensive professional services to support clients in transitioning from outdated legacy identity systems to more efficient, decentralized solutions.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.

Mask Network

Venture Round in 2022
Dimension offers a series of products in advocatory for social liberty in the ever-realistic era of cyberspace, among which the most fundamental ones are Right of Cryptography and Freedom of Interpretation.

Unifimoney

Seed Round in 2022
Unifimoney is an innovative personal finance platform that simplifies money management by integrating various financial services into a single mobile account. It combines a high-interest checking account, a credit card, and a Robo investment platform, allowing users to automate their financial activities effortlessly. Designed to optimize everyday money management, Unifimoney enables customers to maximize their passive income and build long-term investment funds without requiring significant effort. The platform also offers trading in equities, cryptocurrencies, and precious metals, along with insurance and credit services, all within a low-cost model. By streamlining financial management, Unifimoney aims to empower individuals to take control of their finances and achieve their financial goals.

MOVii

Series C in 2022
Developer of a digital financial payment application designed to make financial transactions convenient. The company offers a rechargeable debit card managed through an application and can work on any smartphone device through which users can buy digital content, pay utility bills, recharge mobile voice and data services, transfer money to other users as well as purchase online, enabling users to manage their money safely.

Aeldra

Series A in 2022
Aeldra - the world's first truly global consumer bank. Aeldra’s vision is provide access to global financial opportunities to customers all over the globe. Through a single App, customers will be able to seamlessly access all the financial products they need – interest bearing insured bank account, debit card, saving account, investment platform, credit card, home loans and other loans, insurance financial advice, and a lot more. Aeldra launched in 2020 with a focus on bridge banking between India and the U.S. Indians can now open an FDIC-insured U.S. bank account with a Mastercard Debit Card from India on their mobile. All customers needs to apply is a valid Indian Passport and Aadhaar number. Account opening takes less than 10 minutes through the mobile. Money can be transferred into the Aeldra account from India through the Liberalised Remittance Scheme of the Government of India, as to any other U.S. bank. In addition to transacting with the global Mastercard Debit Card, customers can do account-to-account transfers, real-time Peer-to-peer transfers, deposit checks, lock/unlock the Debit Card with one click, review transactions, and a lot more through the Aeldra mobile banking App. Within the next three years, we will offer universal banking services in the U.S., Canada, U.K. and Australia to overseas customers and residents. Aeldra offers unmatched safety and security: • Customers’ funds are FDIC-insured up to USD $250,000 per customer • Mastercard Zero Liability against “unauthorized transactions.” • Mastercard Identity Check: EMV® 3-D Secure (replacing 3DS 1.0) TRANSPARENCY AND TRUST: The Aeldra Founders have more than 2 decades of experience in leading banks and global companies such as Goldman Sachs, ANZ Bank, Ernst & Young, McKinsey & Co. and Booz & Co. They bring deep expertise in regulatory and compliance. Their motivation for starting Aeldra is to make financial services ethical, easy and accessible to everyone, anywhere in the world.

Momento

Seed Round in 2021
Momento NFT is a direct-to-fan non-fungible-token (NFT) social network that is used for a single purpose to provide content creators the opportunity and ability to monetize their work and ensure their fans are able to own a piece of the moments they create.

Holaplex

Seed Round in 2021
Holaplex offers independent artists, musicians, and creators user-friendly, no-cost tools to create and sell NFTs. The platform enables the establishment of personalized NFT stores and marketplaces, facilitating the discovery of emerging projects and artists for buyers and collectors. By leveraging the Metaplex protocol, Holaplex ensures fast and affordable NFT creation on the Solana blockchain. As an open-source and decentralized solution, the platform promotes community engagement and allows users to market and sell their NFTs effectively.

MOVii

Series B in 2021
Developer of a digital financial payment application designed to make financial transactions convenient. The company offers a rechargeable debit card managed through an application and can work on any smartphone device through which users can buy digital content, pay utility bills, recharge mobile voice and data services, transfer money to other users as well as purchase online, enabling users to manage their money safely.

NFTpay

Seed Round in 2021
NFTpay operates a digital multi-chain platform that facilitates the creation, buying, and selling of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Established in 2021 and based in San Francisco, the platform serves as a marketplace for creators, artists, influencers, and enterprises, allowing them to launch and transact with NFTs seamlessly. By providing tools for digital transactions, NFTpay enhances the ability of various stakeholders, including celebrities and gamers, to engage in the growing NFT ecosystem.

TransferGo

Series C in 2021
TransferGo Ltd. is a London-based payment service provider, established in 2012, that specializes in international money transfers. The company caters primarily to migrant workers, allowing them to send money to their relatives without incurring high bank fees. Operating under a digital account-to-account model, TransferGo offers a cost-effective alternative to traditional banks and cash bureaus, often ensuring same-day delivery of funds to the designated recipient. As a licensed payment institution regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, TransferGo is recognized for its secure financial transactions. The company charges a fixed fee for transfers, along with a currency conversion fee ranging from 0.6% to 1.5% per transaction, making it an attractive option for both personal and commercial money transfers.

DoinGud

Seed Round in 2021
DoinGud operates an online marketplace for companies that use non-fungible tokens. It allows various users to join, from artists that wants to promote their works, collectors that searches for new products, and businesses that aim for sustainable goals. DoinGud is based in Zug, Switzerland.

AnChain.AI

Series A in 2021
AnChain.ai Inc. specializes in blockchain data analytics and cryptocurrency transaction monitoring, providing solutions for public and private blockchain networks. Its offerings include Blockchain Ecosystem Intelligence, which connects wallet addresses and transactions to real-world entities, ensuring compliance with KYC and AML regulations while quantifying risk. The Transaction Analytics Platform delivers insights for day-to-day operations, featuring automated alerts, anomaly detection, and user profiling. Additionally, the company offers a Smart Contract Auditing Sandbox to assess the security of Solidity-based contracts and a Crypto Ransom Response service to track adversaries and mitigate financial losses from theft. AnChain.ai caters to a diverse clientele, including blockchain exchanges, custodians, financial institutions, and enterprises involved in cybersecurity and innovation. Founded in 2018, the company is headquartered in Milpitas, California, and is recognized by leading blockchain firms and industry committees for its contributions to security and trust in the cryptocurrency ecosystem.

ModernTax

Seed Round in 2021
Rapidly is a technology company that develops scalable systems and infrastructure for independent tax and accounting professionals. 50 million Americans depend on an independent tax professional to organize, file, and handle their quarterly and annual tax filings. Rapidly provides an end-to-end solution to take this process from paper to the cloud right out of the box. Rapidly's platform automates tax preparation, verifies tax documents and status of a refund and offers access account managers and reduces errors at tax time, allowing clients to save time and money with a tax filing service. Rapidly was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Blockdaemon

Series A in 2021
Blockdaemon Inc. is a blockchain node management platform that enables businesses, enterprises, and developers to efficiently deploy and manage blockchain applications. The company provides tools for exchanges, custodians, financial institutions, and developers to operate nodes across more than 30 blockchain protocols, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Polkadot. Blockdaemon's solution is designed for easy portability, allowing users to switch between networks seamlessly without the need for complex configurations. Founded in 2013 and originally known as Trak Inc., Blockdaemon has its headquarters in Brooklyn, New York, with additional offices in Los Angeles, California, and Ireland. The company supports the blockchain developer ecosystem by offering expert advice in development operations.

ZELF

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Zelf is a neobank focused on serving Gen Z by integrating financial services into messaging platforms. It provides a streamlined onboarding process that allows users to issue a card and conduct transactions in under 60 seconds, all without leaving their preferred messaging app. The platform offers AI-powered voice control for various financial operations, catering to the growing preference for voice interactions among younger users. Additionally, Zelf enables users to create and manage invoices, as well as track and send reminders for unpaid bills, ensuring a convenient and efficient approach to managing finances.

Aeldra

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Aeldra - the world's first truly global consumer bank. Aeldra’s vision is provide access to global financial opportunities to customers all over the globe. Through a single App, customers will be able to seamlessly access all the financial products they need – interest bearing insured bank account, debit card, saving account, investment platform, credit card, home loans and other loans, insurance financial advice, and a lot more. Aeldra launched in 2020 with a focus on bridge banking between India and the U.S. Indians can now open an FDIC-insured U.S. bank account with a Mastercard Debit Card from India on their mobile. All customers needs to apply is a valid Indian Passport and Aadhaar number. Account opening takes less than 10 minutes through the mobile. Money can be transferred into the Aeldra account from India through the Liberalised Remittance Scheme of the Government of India, as to any other U.S. bank. In addition to transacting with the global Mastercard Debit Card, customers can do account-to-account transfers, real-time Peer-to-peer transfers, deposit checks, lock/unlock the Debit Card with one click, review transactions, and a lot more through the Aeldra mobile banking App. Within the next three years, we will offer universal banking services in the U.S., Canada, U.K. and Australia to overseas customers and residents. Aeldra offers unmatched safety and security: • Customers’ funds are FDIC-insured up to USD $250,000 per customer • Mastercard Zero Liability against “unauthorized transactions.” • Mastercard Identity Check: EMV® 3-D Secure (replacing 3DS 1.0) TRANSPARENCY AND TRUST: The Aeldra Founders have more than 2 decades of experience in leading banks and global companies such as Goldman Sachs, ANZ Bank, Ernst & Young, McKinsey & Co. and Booz & Co. They bring deep expertise in regulatory and compliance. Their motivation for starting Aeldra is to make financial services ethical, easy and accessible to everyone, anywhere in the world.

Olyn

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Developer of asset registry platform designed to remove barriers and connect individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive on the web3. The company's platform focuses on value exchange and helps in tracking the assets that are owned by the users and empowers ownership and identity in this new era, enabling investors to track NFT integration, registration on a chain, and asset registry list.

Tap Network

Series A in 2020
TAP Network Services, LLC operates a rewards-as-a-service marketplace that provides consumer rewards through a software platform connecting users with brands and merchants. Founded in 2010 and based in New York, the company offers a Micro-Redemption Marketplace featuring over 250,000 redemption options across retail, entertainment, travel, hospitality, and wellness, allowing users to redeem points for purchases starting at just $0.25. TAP Network supports enterprise rewards programs across various sectors, including entertainment and banking, and has over 100 million users globally. The company aims to enhance consumer engagement and profitability for its enterprise partners while enabling users to redeem loyalty points, cryptocurrencies, and real-world products and services from major brands. TAP Network has established a strategic partnership with Brave Software to further its mission of delivering rewarding opportunities to consumers.

Puma Browser

Seed Round in 2020
Puma is a browser and developer platform focused on seamless payments for creators and mobile games. It is a new link in browser evolution that focuses on two key areas: micro-payments and privacy. For micro-payments, users can pay a flat fee every month through Coil. Coil then sends money to content creators while users browse their content. It is transparent and with no paywalls or subscriptions required. Web monetized sites can then provide access to exclusive content for the end-users who support them. This way, users can support all kinds of web content creators simply by visiting their sites and browsing their content. For privacy, Puma's ad-free model means it does not collect the user's data or track browsing habits. Without ads, there is no need for invasive tracking and data collection common with other web browsers. The San Francisco, California-based company was founded by Yuriy Dybskiy in 2019.

EMQ

Series B in 2020
Headquartered in Hong Kong, EMQ is a financial technology startup that is building a financial network across Asia with a focus on remittance. With a footprint across Hong Kong, Taiwan, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines, the company partners with financial institutions and other strategic partners in each country to enable and settle cross-border remittance via banks and various modes for top-up and cash pickup. The company received its Money Service Operator license from the Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department in September 2014 and its Fund Transfer Operator license from Bank Indonesia in March 2017.

Sorare

Seed Round in 2020
Sorare SAS, founded in December 2018 and based in Paris, France, operates an online platform for a global fantasy football game. The platform allows users to buy, sell, and trade official digital collectibles in the form of NFT cards. Participants can manage their own soccer teams using these digital assets, making the experience both interactive and engaging. Sorare aims to make cryptocurrency enjoyable and accessible through its unique blend of fantasy football and digital collectibles. In December 2020, the company achieved notable sales, with $1.8 million worth of cards sold, reflecting its growing popularity in the digital sports market.

Goin

Venture Round in 2020
Goin is a mobile application designed to help users save money effortlessly and invest without prior knowledge. Founded by three Spanish entrepreneurs, Goin utilizes machine learning algorithms to accumulate savings through small daily actions, such as rounding up payments. The app targets Millennials, a demographic that often struggles with saving, by offering an easy-to-use tool that enhances financial management. Users begin by answering questions about their spending habits, which allows the app to suggest tailored saving methods. Once users add money to the app, they have the flexibility to transfer funds to various investment options, including cryptocurrencies and equity funds, or withdraw to their bank accounts. Goin's innovative approach aims to simplify personal finance and promote a better lifestyle for its users.

Verified

Seed Round in 2020
Unum ID, Inc. offers a shared and verified identity solution that consolidates multiple verifications about a user into a single identity accessible across different companies. Their software employs cryptography to link a user’s mobile device to their online identities, enabling multi-factor authentication and enhancing security by eliminating the need for passwords. The company provides a virtual ID card, Unum ID, which displays appropriate information for various situations and is usable across all devices and environments, both online and offline. With a focus on user privacy, all personal data is stored solely on the user's mobile device, ensuring consent and security are prioritized. This innovative approach streamlines the onboarding process, allowing companies to verify users rapidly, transforming identity management into a strategic asset while reducing the risk of behavioral fraud.

TransferGo

Venture Round in 2020
TransferGo Ltd. is a London-based payment service provider, established in 2012, that specializes in international money transfers. The company caters primarily to migrant workers, allowing them to send money to their relatives without incurring high bank fees. Operating under a digital account-to-account model, TransferGo offers a cost-effective alternative to traditional banks and cash bureaus, often ensuring same-day delivery of funds to the designated recipient. As a licensed payment institution regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, TransferGo is recognized for its secure financial transactions. The company charges a fixed fee for transfers, along with a currency conversion fee ranging from 0.6% to 1.5% per transaction, making it an attractive option for both personal and commercial money transfers.

Coinme

Venture Round in 2020
Coinme Inc. is a blockchain financial technology company based in Seattle, Washington, that operates a network of bitcoin ATMs and provides digital wallet services. Established in 2014, Coinme became the first state-licensed Bitcoin ATM operator in the United States and has since expanded its reach through a partnership with Coinstar, creating the largest bitcoin kiosk network globally. The company's offerings include automated teller machines for cryptocurrency, a proprietary API that enables existing financial infrastructure to support digital currency transactions, and solutions for digital currency IRAs and 401(k)s. Coinme's services aim to facilitate easy access to the digital currency economy, allowing users to buy, sell, and exchange virtual currencies securely.

StandardC

Pre Seed Round in 2020
FOR BUSINESS CLIENTS - Access to depository accounts, insurance, and credit facilities - StandardC certification simplifies and streamlines the account application process - Electronic vendor and tax payments - Our platform allows businesses to stage B2B payments and taxes for online payments - Built-in compliance and fraud protection - StandardC protects companies from unlicensed grey market transactions. HOW WE HELP FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS - Lifecycle management for compliance intensive customers opens new markets - StandardC opens new markets to financial institutions and insurers by providing an integrated, scalable, and cost-effective way to conduct initial and ongoing due diligence - Qualified prospects delivered - Comprehensive pre-populated customer profiles, Know Your Customer (KYC) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) pre-qualify applicants for business development and compliance assessment - Ongoing pre-transaction, KYC, Know Your Customer’s Customer (KYCC), CDD, Anti Money Laundering (AML) testing, and alerts protect financial institutions before a transaction occurs - Fraud Prevention - We find the bad actors before they find you - Burner phone identification, sanctioned IP addresses, foreign intermediaries, and blacklist entity testing are just a few of the measures that stop bad actors at the StandardC border - Streamlined Loan Processing - Simplified loan processing streamlines operations - Credit applications and credit memos are built into our platform for easy use by your clients and underwriting teams - Exam Analytics- CDD and transaction analytics streamline exam and audit prep - Our Blockchain Distributed Ledger assures data integrity and privacy. Compliance and transaction histories are encrypted in a fully auditable and searchable format to facilitate audit prep.

OpenPhone

Seed Round in 2020
OpenPhone Technologies, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in developing a business phone application tailored for startups, small businesses, and individuals. Founded in 2018, OpenPhone provides users with a reliable VoIP service that allows them to obtain a business phone number without needing a second device or SIM card. The application features unlimited messaging and calling capabilities, enabling users to separate their business and personal contacts effectively. Its platform includes functionalities such as call routing, auto-recording of calls, and automated responses to texts, missed calls, and voicemails, which help streamline communication for entrepreneurs and professionals. OpenPhone is accessible on both mobile and desktop devices, enhancing its usability for various users.

Cogni

Seed Round in 2019
Cogni is a digital banking platform based in New York that offers a comprehensive suite of financial services for businesses across Europe. The platform provides multi-currency business accounts and integrates artificial intelligence and machine learning to deliver advanced financial tools. Cogni's services are designed to automate and simplify virtual payments, making it easier for users to manage their finances. Additionally, the platform supports various lifestyle features, allowing customers to book hotels, flights, and movie tickets, thereby enhancing the overall user experience by merging banking, commerce, and lifestyle functionalities into a single application.

Planetary

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Planetary is a humane decentralized social network. We've built an open protocol and platform for social media and software. A place where you control your data and relationships. This new platform does for social media what open source did for software, creating a common platform for all to build upon secure scuttlebutt. Social media is the public sphere and it needs to be owned and controlled by the people who create it.

Xertify

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Xertify is a certified network where people and institutions people can exchange trusty digital credentials using blockchain technology. The users and institutions decide in which language to issue the certificates, this facilitates their consultation without borders. They digitize any type of document or process that requires documentary registration with legal validity. Xertify was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Bogota, Colombia.

Everykey

Venture Round in 2019
Everykey, Inc. is a technology company based in Cleveland, Ohio, founded in 2015. The company specializes in a Bluetooth device that replaces traditional keys and passwords. This device not only stores and generates secure passwords for various online accounts but also facilitates automatic logins when users visit websites. By streamlining access to both physical and digital spaces, Everykey aims to enhance security and convenience for its users.

Prepaid2Cash

Venture Round in 2019
Prepaid2Cash is a Birmingham, AL based financial technology company that enables the redemption of network branded (Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Discover) prepaid cards, commonly referred to as open-loop prepaid cards. The Company’s web-based service (www.prepaid2cash.com) allows users to receive payment by direct deposit or mailed check. For more information on Prepaid2Cash, visit http://www.prepaid2cash.com. Additionally, for media inquiries contact info(at)prepaid2cash.com.

Reby

Angel Round in 2019
Reby Inc is a company based in Barcelona, Spain, that specializes in micro-mobility solutions for urban commuters. Founded in 2018, Reby has developed a software application that enables users to locate and ride electric scooters conveniently. The application is available for both Android and iOS devices, allowing users to search for the nearest electric scooter and unlock it using a QR code. Reby's focus is on enhancing urban transportation options and promoting sustainable commuting practices through its innovative electric scooter platform.

TransferGo

Series B in 2019
TransferGo Ltd. is a London-based payment service provider, established in 2012, that specializes in international money transfers. The company caters primarily to migrant workers, allowing them to send money to their relatives without incurring high bank fees. Operating under a digital account-to-account model, TransferGo offers a cost-effective alternative to traditional banks and cash bureaus, often ensuring same-day delivery of funds to the designated recipient. As a licensed payment institution regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, TransferGo is recognized for its secure financial transactions. The company charges a fixed fee for transfers, along with a currency conversion fee ranging from 0.6% to 1.5% per transaction, making it an attractive option for both personal and commercial money transfers.

TomoCredit

Seed Round in 2019
TomoCredit LLC, established in 2018 and based in San Francisco, California, focuses on providing innovative credit solutions tailored for Millennials, particularly those with no credit history or credit score. The company manufactures electronic smart and credit cards that enable users to build credit and qualify for loans by utilizing a proprietary algorithm to analyze alternative data sources. In addition to its credit card offerings, TomoCredit has developed a mobile application that allows users to manage their accounts effectively. The founding team, composed of immigrant founders, aims to address the challenges faced by foreign nationals in accessing credit, drawing on their backgrounds from notable institutions such as Coinbase, The Kenetic Hedge Fund, and Google, as well as prestigious educational establishments like MIT and UC Berkeley.

Amun

Seed Round in 2019
Amun is a technology company that creates financial on-ramps to acquire, trade, and secure crypto assets. Individual customers and institutions can use our products to get crypto exposure in a safe, regulated, and easy manner.

TangoTrade

Seed Round in 2019
Developer of a trade finance platform designed to expand global trade for small and medium-sized businesses. The company's platform leverages smart contracts and blockchain technology to provide low costs, simple processes and secure tools, enabling clients to take advantage of global trade opportunities with confidence.

Kava

Seed Round in 2019
Kava Labs Inc. is a developer of the Kava DeFi Platform, which offers decentralized finance services such as stablecoins, bonds, and lending across multiple blockchain networks. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Kava focuses on enhancing interoperability and liquidity for blockchains, wallets, and exchanges through its cross-chain collateralized debt position platform. The platform is secured by over 100 professional validators, ensuring the safety of users' assets. Kava Labs leverages its blockchain expertise, having previously collaborated with notable projects like Ripple, Tendermint/Cosmos, Tezos, and MakerDao, to deliver innovative solutions in the rapidly evolving crypto landscape.

Uphold

Series C in 2019
Uphold, Inc. operates a cloud based money platform for moving, converting, transacting, and holding money or commodities. Its platform allows users to add funds to their account through bank transfers, credit and debit cards, or bitcoins; send or receive money to or from various members; convert their money in various currencies or precious metals; and hold funds in the currency of their choice for safe keeping, long-term investment, or everyday use. The company serves individuals, businesses, and developers, as well as charities, including nonprofits and non-governmental organizations worldwide. Uphold, Inc. was formerly known as Bitreserve, Inc. and changed its name to Uphold, Inc. in October 2015. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in San Francisco, California with operations in Braga, London, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Mumbai, Portland, San Francisco, Sao Paulo, and Shanghai.

SportBLX

Venture Round in 2018
SportBLX is an investment platform that enables fans and investors all over the world to own shares of assets in sports. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in New York.

TransferGo

Series B in 2018
TransferGo Ltd. is a London-based payment service provider, established in 2012, that specializes in international money transfers. The company caters primarily to migrant workers, allowing them to send money to their relatives without incurring high bank fees. Operating under a digital account-to-account model, TransferGo offers a cost-effective alternative to traditional banks and cash bureaus, often ensuring same-day delivery of funds to the designated recipient. As a licensed payment institution regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, TransferGo is recognized for its secure financial transactions. The company charges a fixed fee for transfers, along with a currency conversion fee ranging from 0.6% to 1.5% per transaction, making it an attractive option for both personal and commercial money transfers.

Mythical Games

Series A in 2018
Mythical Games Inc. is a gaming studio based in Sherman Oaks, California, with an additional office in Seattle, Washington. Founded in 2018, the company develops blockchain-based games for personal computers, mobile devices, and consoles. Its flagship product, Blankos, is a casual multiplayer game that allows players to buy, trade, and sell their custom designs. Mythical Games also provides tools that enable content creators and brands to customize and retain ownership of game assets, fostering a new economy centered on digital ownership and verifiable scarcity. The studio aims to drive consumer adoption of distributed ledger technology through innovative gaming experiences, leveraging a team of experienced game and platform developers.

Cogni

Seed Round in 2018
Cogni is a digital banking platform based in New York that offers a comprehensive suite of financial services for businesses across Europe. The platform provides multi-currency business accounts and integrates artificial intelligence and machine learning to deliver advanced financial tools. Cogni's services are designed to automate and simplify virtual payments, making it easier for users to manage their finances. Additionally, the platform supports various lifestyle features, allowing customers to book hotels, flights, and movie tickets, thereby enhancing the overall user experience by merging banking, commerce, and lifestyle functionalities into a single application.

Yoyo

Series C in 2018
Yoyo Wallet Limited is a mobile wallet provider based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2013. The company offers a digital payment platform that facilitates customer transactions through smartphones, allowing users to pay for goods while simultaneously collecting loyalty rewards. Yoyo Wallet serves a variety of clients including retailers, universities, and corporate locations across the UK. The platform processes over 150,000 monthly in-store transactions and features a marketing component that enhances digital customer engagement. By leveraging purchasing patterns, Yoyo enables retailers to deliver personalized rewards and offers, transforming anonymous shoppers into identifiable customers. This approach helps retailers better target their audience and improve customer loyalty. Yoyo Wallet was previously known as JustYoyo Limited until its name change in April 2015.

SMBX

Pre Seed Round in 2018
SMBX, Inc. operates an online funding portal, which offers a small business marketplace network for buying and selling small business financial securities and bonds. The company’s portal enable users to discover and invest in businesses and enables small businesses to offer bonds directly to the public without banks and standard regulatory fees. It also operates a mobile application to provide its services. SMBX, Inc. was formerly known as Peerhood, LLC. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Nodle

Seed Round in 2018
Nodle provides Internet connectivity for Internet of Things (IoT) devices by leveraging a crowdsourced network of smartphones. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, the company operates The Citizen Network, which facilitates the connection and data collection from remote devices lacking regular Internet access. Utilizing Bluetooth technology, Nodle offers a cost-effective and energy-efficient connectivity solution suitable for a variety of devices, including tracking devices, air sensors, smartwatches, fitness trackers, and home appliances. This innovative approach not only enables hardware manufacturers to create new IoT solutions with lower barriers to entry but also generates alternative revenue streams for device makers, network operators, and application developers, all while ensuring user privacy is maintained.

Cuenca

Seed Round in 2018
Cuenca is a FinTech company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in providing digital financial services. Established in 2016, Cuenca operates a mobile-based application that facilitates various banking functions, including bill payments for utilities such as mobile, electricity, and water. In addition to bill payment services, the platform offers online banking features that enable users to securely deposit and withdraw funds, access savings accounts with competitive interest rates, and obtain loans tailored to their financial needs. This comprehensive digital approach allows users to manage their finances conveniently and efficiently.

Snowball Money

Seed Round in 2018
Snowball Money operates a crypto investment automation platform that simplifies access to professionally curated portfolios, enabling users to invest like accredited investors. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the platform provides a single, safe, and easy-to-use solution for investing in tax-optimized crypto portfolios or bundles that generate interest. It allows investors to earn high yields without the need to register with multiple exchanges or manage different wallets, streamlining the investment process in the crypto markets.

GlobaliD

Series A in 2018
GlobaliD is a developer of secure identity applications that focuses on creating a decentralized identification system. The platform emphasizes privacy and security, allowing individuals full ownership and control over their digital identities, which they consider a fundamental human right. By utilizing biometrics and encrypted technology, GlobaliD enables users to manage their portable identities securely. The company aims to empower individuals with the ability to navigate an increasingly global market while safeguarding their personal data and privacy.

BallotReady

Seed Round in 2018
BallotReady, Inc. develops an online and mobile voter guide for local elections. The company aggregates content from sources, such as candidates' Websites, League of Women Voters questionnaires, news articles, campaign finance records, and legislative roll calls; and provides nonpartisan background information on every candidate and referendum on a voter’s ballot. It allows users to compare all candidates on the Illinois ballot; find the information they need on all the candidates they will see in the voting booth; see where candidates stand on the issues that matter to them; and save selected candidates to their mobile device or research candidates in the voting booth. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Trim

Series A in 2018
Trim is a personal finance assistant that aims to enhance the financial health of Americans through its automated services. The application analyzes users' spending habits, negotiates bills for services such as cable and internet, cancels unwanted subscriptions, and provides spending insights and recommendations. By leveraging these features, Trim has successfully saved its users over $60 million. The company is supported by a team with extensive experience from renowned organizations and backed by notable venture investors. As Trim continues to expand its offerings, it remains focused on helping individuals manage their finances more effectively and achieve greater financial stability.

Lightning Labs

Seed Round in 2018
Lightning Labs is building the next generation of decentralized, resilient financial infrastructure. We believe systems based on cryptography, blockchains, and smart contracts will enhance financial cooperation around the world in unprecedented ways at scales both large and small. We have developed Lightning Network Daemon (lnd) the most advanced and most developer-friendly implementation of the Lightning Network protocol. Along with Neutrino, an open platform that enables users with mobile devices to conduct blockchain and Lightning Network transactions quickly and easily. We’re hiring. See our open positions: http://lightning.engineering/careers.html Get involved: http://dev.lightning.community/

Hal-Cash

Seed Round in 2018
Hal-Cash is a digital wallet platform that facilitates money withdrawals from ATMs using mobile phones. It aims to provide an efficient payment system, allowing users to send and receive money both nationally and internationally. The company's technological infrastructure supports a vast network of affiliated entities in various countries, making it easier and more affordable for individuals to engage in global remittances. Hal-Cash's innovative approach addresses the needs of the remittance market by enhancing convenience and accessibility for users worldwide.

Empyr

Venture Round in 2018
Empyr, Inc. operates an online to offline advertisement platform that enables publishers and advertisers to track online advertisements leading to offline purchases in real-time. Founded in 2011 and based in San Diego, California, the company specializes in card-linked offers that help retain customers. By leveraging trusted data insights, Empyr provides a diverse portfolio of advertiser-funded offers, allowing advertisers to create tailored promotions aimed at fostering long-term customer loyalty. The platform enhances the connection between advertisers and consumers through everyday purchases, redefining engagement in the advertising space.

Voatz

Seed Round in 2018
Voatz, Inc. is a mobile voting platform that enables citizens to participate in elections using their smartphones. Founded in 2014 and based in Brookline, Massachusetts, Voatz employs advanced security measures, including smart biometrics and real-time ID verification, alongside an open-source blockchain system to ensure secure and reliable voting. The platform addresses common concerns associated with internet-based voting, such as security, auditability, and voter anonymity, by providing an irrefutable record of votes. Additionally, Voatz generates real-time voter-verified paper ballots for record-keeping, facilitating a streamlined voting process. The company has been recognized for its innovative approach, having participated in the Techstars Boston and MassChallenge Boston programs in 2017.

Finerio

Seed Round in 2017
Finerio is an automated personal finance platform based in Mexico that offers users a free and efficient way to manage their finances. The platform allows individuals to link their debit and credit accounts from major Mexican banks, providing insights for effective financial planning and saving. Finerio focuses on personal finance management by enabling users to create custom budgets, monitor and track expenditures, and analyze their consumption patterns. Through its open finance and data analysis capabilities, Finerio empowers users to gain control over their financial information, ultimately helping them plan their expenses and enhance their savings.

Kore

Seed Round in 2017
KoreConX eliminates organizational problems because it is built upon the philosophy that corporate information, financial documents and company knowledge can be more efficiently contributed, managed and distributed to all parties involved with corporate financial matters. KoreConX combines the ability to manage corporate and financial records, deal room and transaction support, board management activities, stakeholder reporting and a communications platform in a single, easy-to-use interface that expedites deal preparations, decision making and investment management. All aspects are managed in a secure, auditable yet accessible platform that provides oversight and control to ensure all fiduciary responsibilities are completed and compliant. Whether it’s raising equity/debt capital, running board meetings or trying to streamline shareholder communications, KoreConX’s all-in-one platform provides security, efficiency and success.

GlobaliD

Seed Round in 2017
GlobaliD is a developer of secure identity applications that focuses on creating a decentralized identification system. The platform emphasizes privacy and security, allowing individuals full ownership and control over their digital identities, which they consider a fundamental human right. By utilizing biometrics and encrypted technology, GlobaliD enables users to manage their portable identities securely. The company aims to empower individuals with the ability to navigate an increasingly global market while safeguarding their personal data and privacy.

Shieldpay

Seed Round in 2017
ShieldPay Limited is a FinTech company based in Shoreditch, United Kingdom, founded in 2016. It operates an online escrow platform and payments engine that facilitates secure peer-to-peer transactions between consumers and businesses. The platform allows any classified site to function as a transactional marketplace, offering users a reliable method for conducting transactions. ShieldPay is authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, and its mission is to eliminate fraud in peer-to-peer payments, ensuring that users can transact with confidence. The platform features a digital escrow facility that incurs no setup costs, protecting both payers and payees by verifying their identities and holding funds securely in the ShieldPay Vault until both parties agree to release them. This approach addresses shortcomings in traditional payment systems, providing a safer alternative for buying and selling goods and services. The company comprises a team of technologists, designers, marketers, and compliance experts dedicated to enhancing the security of the payments ecosystem.

Countable

Seed Round in 2017
Countable provides virtual community management for corporations, non-profits, and political campaigns. Our mission is to use technology to foster more authentic communication and inspire human interconnectedness. We produce beautiful, simple and impactful technology solutions that facilitate community, trust, and meaningful engagement.

Dropel Fabrics

Seed Round in 2017
Dropel is the performance-based yarn and cotton fibers company. Dropel’s patent-pending technology applies material science and cotton processing technology to make clothing “life proof”, including stain proof and spill proof. Dropel won Demo China’s Silicon Valley Summit in 2016 and was named Apparel magazine’s 2016 Top Innovator. At SXSW Interactive, Dropel was a World Technology finalist, wowing the audience with its presentation at SXSW’s Innovative World Technology forum.

Castle

Seed Round in 2016
Castle provides advanced fraud detection and prevention solutions tailored for online businesses of all sizes. By offering technology that was once exclusive to banks and large financial institutions, Castle enables various customer-facing applications—including e-commerce platforms, mobile apps, and cryptocurrency services—to safeguard user accounts against unauthorized access. The company's APIs facilitate account hijack protection by monitoring user behavior through device fingerprinting, keystroke analysis, browsing history, and numerous other indicators. In the event of suspicious activity, both administrators and account owners receive immediate alerts, empowering them to respond swiftly and effectively to potential threats.

Simpl

Seed Round in 2016
Simpl Technologies Private Limited, established in 2015 and headquartered in Mumbai, India, operates a leading online payments platform that enhances the e-commerce experience. The company has developed a market-leading Pay-Later platform, allowing merchants to offer consumers a seamless 1-click checkout experience and a line of credit at the point of sale. Simpl's innovative approach streamlines the payment process by using algorithms and payment engineering to consolidate transactions, enabling users to avoid repetitive payments. Additionally, the platform provides full buyer protection, ensuring secure monetary transactions between customers and merchants. Through its services, Simpl aims to simplify and automate the online payment experience for all parties involved.

Earny

Seed Round in 2016
Earny is your personal assistant who automatically gets you money back on almost every item you buy. Earny finds better prices on items you’ve bought and gets you back the difference. His mission is to give you the confidence to purchase wherever and whenever you want, knowing you will never overpay for an item.

ShapeShift

Seed Round in 2016
ShapeShift AG, founded in July 2014 and based in Zug, Switzerland, operates a web and API platform that facilitates the conversion of Bitcoin and various altcoins with a focus on consumer protection and efficiency. The platform allows users to exchange a range of cryptocurrencies, including Litecoin, Peercoin, and Dogecoin, among others. In 2019, ShapeShift enhanced its services to enable users to self-custody their crypto assets, providing the capability to buy, sell, trade, track, send, and receive digital currencies without relying on third-party trust. Additionally, ShapeShift offers several tools and services such as the ShapeShift Lens Extension for payments, a mobile application for asset exchanges, and the Shifty Button for businesses to accept Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. The company also operates CoinCap.io, a real-time crypto market data service, and acquired the hardware wallet company KeepKey in 2017.

MagicBus

Seed Round in 2016
MagicBus, founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California, offers transportation services for long-distance commuters, focusing on providing a stress-free travel experience. The company operates a bus booking platform that allows users to book tickets in advance and create routes based on real-time demand. By partnering with transit systems and vanpool programs, MagicBus enables part-time or occasional riders to utilize empty seats, promoting a flexible and accessible commuting solution. This model not only supports affordability but also emphasizes sustainable transportation options for users.

Upgrade

Series A in 2016
Upgrade, Inc. is an online lending platform based in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Phoenix, Montreal, and Chicago. Founded in 2016, the company operates as a neobank, providing access to personal loans and innovative credit products, such as the Upgrade Card, which combines the benefits of installment lending with traditional credit card usage. Upgrade focuses on offering affordable and responsible credit solutions to mainstream consumers while also providing free credit monitoring and educational resources aimed at helping individuals manage their finances effectively. Through its services, Upgrade enables consumers to gain a better understanding of their credit health and make informed financial decisions.

Aircall

Seed Round in 2016
Aircall, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based phone support software designed for startups and small to medium-sized businesses. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Paris, France, Aircall offers a SaaS application that enables companies to easily set up and manage phone support online. Its innovative voice platform integrates with popular productivity and helpdesk tools, facilitating seamless communication and enhancing customer support and sales engagement. The software also allows businesses to monitor individual and team performance metrics in real-time, enabling them to make measurable improvements in their operations. Aircall has established a strategic partnership with Telarus Inc. to further enhance its service offerings.

Aircall

Venture Round in 2015
Aircall, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based phone support software designed for startups and small to medium-sized businesses. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Paris, France, Aircall offers a SaaS application that enables companies to easily set up and manage phone support online. Its innovative voice platform integrates with popular productivity and helpdesk tools, facilitating seamless communication and enhancing customer support and sales engagement. The software also allows businesses to monitor individual and team performance metrics in real-time, enabling them to make measurable improvements in their operations. Aircall has established a strategic partnership with Telarus Inc. to further enhance its service offerings.

Trim

Seed Round in 2015
Trim is a personal finance assistant that aims to enhance the financial health of Americans through its automated services. The application analyzes users' spending habits, negotiates bills for services such as cable and internet, cancels unwanted subscriptions, and provides spending insights and recommendations. By leveraging these features, Trim has successfully saved its users over $60 million. The company is supported by a team with extensive experience from renowned organizations and backed by notable venture investors. As Trim continues to expand its offerings, it remains focused on helping individuals manage their finances more effectively and achieve greater financial stability.

Payswiff

Seed Round in 2015
Payswiff is a prominent Indian fintech company that offers omni-channel electronic payment solutions to enterprises, small and medium-sized businesses, banks, and mobile service operators across 12 countries in Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe. Founded in 2013, Payswiff aims to simplify and secure payment transactions for businesses. Its flagship product, Payswiff ONE, allows users to accept payments through various methods, including debit and credit cards, net banking, e-wallets, and UPI, both in-store and online. The company also provides the TaxnGo solution, which automates GST return filing and assists businesses in managing their invoicing and customer relations. Since its inception, Payswiff has garnered multiple industry accolades and is recognized as one of the top fintech companies in India. The company has established partnerships with over 50 banks globally and employs more than 450 associates across 11 countries, contributing significantly to the digital economy in India.

Alloy

Seed Round in 2015
Alloy Online is a prominent digital media and marketing company based in New York, catering primarily to the 12-34 demographic. It operates as an e-commerce destination site and apparel cataloger for teens, combining a robust online shopping experience with a highly trafficked community platform that features interactive elements such as email, chat, and social networking. Additionally, Alloy's services include nontraditional media programs that effectively reach targeted consumer segments through various channels, including interactive and display advertising, direct mail, content production, and educational programming. By focusing on entertainment and lifestyle trends, Alloy Online provides its audience with inspiration and recommendations across a range of interests, including shows, movies, health, and fitness.

ID DataWeb

Series A in 2015
ID Dataweb, Inc. is a provider of cloud broker services focused on identity security, catering to various sectors including education, energy, entertainment, finance, healthcare, government, retail, and transportation. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Vienna, Virginia, the company operates the Attribute Exchange Network (AXN), which serves as a gateway for organizations to access verified online identity credentials and attributes from third-party identity providers. This platform facilitates real-time identity proofing by continuously authenticating and updating individual identities, thereby addressing the needs of underserved online markets. The AXN supports various trust-elevation methods, including interoperability with OpenID credentials and government-issued identification, enhancing the security and reliability of online identity verification.

MONI

Seed Round in 2015
MONI Nordic Oy, based in Helsinki, Finland, offers prepaid MasterCards that enable users to make online and offline payments. Founded in 2013, the company focuses on developing accessible personal banking tools that allow individuals to pay for purchases, send and receive money, access credit, withdraw cash, and manage their accounts via mobile devices. MONI aims to bridge traditional banking with emerging technologies, incorporating cryptocurrencies into its services. By simplifying financial processes and reducing costs, MONI enhances user experience while minimizing the risk of fraud. Its technology is designed to be universally accessible, functioning on any smartphone or feature phone, thereby providing essential financial services to a broad audience worldwide.

DailyPay

Seed Round in 2015
DailyPay is a financial wellness platform that enables employees to access their earned wages on demand, allowing them to control when they get paid. Founded in 2015 by Jason Lee and Robert Law, the company partners with organizations across various sectors to enhance employee engagement, recruitment, and retention. DailyPay's digital wallet system facilitates the transfer of funds directly to bank accounts, providing users with the flexibility to manage their finances more effectively. By offering this service, DailyPay not only supports individual financial security but also helps partner companies improve their overall profitability.

Nwave

Seed Round in 2015
Nwave is leveraging its low power wide area wireless network, parking space sensor, analytics, and payment technologies to disrupt the transportation market by acquisition, analysis and real time provisioning of vehicle parking data. For ultimate accuracy our vehicle detection sensors use 3 different sensing technologies combined with advanced filtering and signal processing algorithms that differentiate parking events from interference or false events such as an underground train passing or DC current spikes. No wiring or street furniture is required, thousands of units communicate directly to a single gateway in up to 3 miles range. Having a battery life of 5 - 8 years sensors fit directly into each parking space, and integrate with all existing mobile and web frameworks.

Sure

Seed Round in 2015
Sure Inc. is a San Diego-based company that specializes in providing a mobile application for purchasing various types of insurance coverage, including luggage, smartphones, personal property, and liability insurance. Founded in 2014, the company partners with multiple insurance providers to offer a range of solutions tailored to consumer needs. Sure's platform facilitates the purchase and management of insurance policies, making it convenient for users to obtain coverage when and where they need it. The company focuses on streamlining the insurance process through digital transformation and offers features that support the entire insurance lifecycle, catering to both consumers and businesses.

Enter

Seed Round in 2015
Enter is a payments platform for the world's leading emerging market businesses.

Verse

Seed Round in 2015
Verse is the payments technology platform that takes the friction out of storing, spending and sharing money. The mobile app allows you to share payments easily, instantly and with no hidden fees and also allows you to choose whether your transactions are private or public so that you can have fun while keeping track of your financial activities. Verse is available for both Android and iOS-based phones and transactions are completed in less than two business days. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Barcelona, Spain.

Kickpay

Seed Round in 2015
Kickpay Inc. is a San Francisco-based company established in 2014 that operates a marketplace facilitating the sale of invoices from businesses to investors at a discount. This innovative platform is particularly beneficial for hardware companies, as it utilizes client data to provide access to financing options that were previously out of reach. By enabling businesses to convert invoices into immediate cash, Kickpay supports their growth and helps improve their financial flexibility.

DigitalPay

Seed Round in 2015
DigitalPay, a cloud-based service company, specializes in enhancing the speed, security, and convenience of digital payments for customers and vendors. By connecting Global 2000 companies and governments to alternative payment networks, DigitalPay offers integrations, business rule logic, and payment accessories that facilitate seamless transactions. The company also features an eOD payment service designed to replace traditional payment methods such as credit card prepayments, cash on delivery, checks, and money orders for shipments. Founded in 2011, DigitalPay is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office located in Washington, D.C.

Roomi

Seed Round in 2015
Roomi, Inc. operates a mobile application that facilitates connections between individuals seeking roommates, focusing on providing flexible and affordable co-living solutions. Incorporated in 2013 and based in New York, the platform allows users to post listings for available rooms, browse potential roommates based on lifestyle preferences, and communicate through an in-app chat feature. Unlike many rental platforms, Roomi emphasizes a peer-to-peer model where all listings are user-generated and verified by their team, ensuring a safer browsing experience. The platform streamlines the process by enabling users to apply for rooms and manage rental payments directly within the application, thereby enhancing convenience and accessibility in the shared housing market.

Bitso

Seed Round in 2015
Bitso SAPI de CV is a prominent online trading platform based in Mexico City, founded in 2014, that facilitates the buying and selling of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. As Mexico's first Bitcoin exchange, Bitso allows users to trade Bitcoin with the Mexican Peso, providing a secure and professional environment for cryptocurrency transactions. Users can fund their accounts through various options, including in-person deposits at designated locations across Mexico. The platform operates with a central limit order book, similar to traditional currency exchanges, ensuring efficient trade execution. Additionally, Bitso offers an API that enables third-party applications, such as trading and charting tools, to integrate with its platform, along with a dedicated mobile application for seamless trading activities.

Savvy.is

Seed Round in 2015
Savvy is a global platform where learners and teachers connect for live, one on one video learning sessions. One on one learning is the most effective way to learn anything, from how to manage your personal finances to how to put on makeup. Savvy gives anyone with expertise the ability to teach, and makes it easy for learners to book, learn, and pay for sessions whenever and wherever they want.

Savvy.is

Seed Round in 2015
Savvy is a global platform where learners and teachers connect for live, one on one video learning sessions. One on one learning is the most effective way to learn anything, from how to manage your personal finances to how to put on makeup. Savvy gives anyone with expertise the ability to teach, and makes it easy for learners to book, learn, and pay for sessions whenever and wherever they want.

MessageUs

Series A in 2015
Imagine if every business, department, product, & service was available in real-time, from one place.

Betable

Series A in 2015
Betable is the world’s first platform that enables any developer to legally offer real-money play in their games and apps on any platform or device. Betable is licensed by the United Kingdom Gambling Commission and Alderney Gambling Control Commission to offer support and infrastructure to developers to legally integrate real-money gambling into their mobile and social games and applications. Betable provides world-leading security, fraud protection, player location, identity and age verification and account monitoring to keep players’ funds safe and to ensure responsible gaming. Betable was founded in 2008 in London, United Kingdom. It also is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

AppZen

Venture Round in 2015
AppZen Inc. is an artificial intelligence company that focuses on automating back office functions, particularly in the areas of expense reporting and compliance auditing. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with an office in Pune, India, AppZen's platform utilizes advanced technologies such as deep learning, computer vision, and semantic analysis. It reviews expense report data in real-time, cross-referencing it with external sources and social media to identify compliance issues and potential fraud. By offering automated solutions, AppZen helps enterprises, including a significant portion of the Fortune 500, to reduce expenses, ensure compliance with regulations, and streamline financial processes. The technology is designed to detect both accidental and intentional fraud while adhering to IRS rules and company policies.

Ledger

Seed Round in 2015
Ledger develops security and infrastructure solutions for cryptocurrencies as well as blockchain applications for individuals and companies, by leveraging a distinctive, proprietary technology. Launched in 2014, Ledger has designed an acclaimed line of hardware security devices quickly placing the company as a global leader on the market with 1,000,000 units sold in more than 165 countries. For enterprises and corporations, Ledger introduced the Vault: a fully managed SaaS solution addressing the need to safeguard a very large amount of multiple cryptocurrencies while mitigating both IT and physical assault threats. The company is also active on the industrial IoT market, leveraging its secure hardware technology to interface sensors and machines to smart contracts or blockchain based assets. Ledger is headquartered in Paris, has a production facility in Vierzon (France) and offices in San Francisco.

Grand Junction

Angel Round in 2015
Grand Junction, Inc., based in San Francisco, California, is a transportation technology company that specializes in providing same-day delivery solutions through its Software-as-a-Service platform. Founded in 2000 and acquired by Target Corporation in 2017, Grand Junction serves a diverse clientele, including small to medium-sized businesses, large enterprises, and individual consumers across the United States and Canada. The company manages nearly 100 million deliveries to date, leveraging a network of 700 local carriers. Its comprehensive platform allows users to customize delivery services, offering options such as on-demand, scheduled, and two-person delivery. Additionally, Grand Junction's technology enhances operational efficiency by providing tools for route optimization, delivery tracking, and performance monitoring, ultimately reducing costs and improving customer satisfaction.

Hammerhead

Seed Round in 2014
Hammerhead Navigation specializes in developing a smartphone-based navigation device tailored for cyclists. This device provides turn-by-turn instructions, helping users navigate safe and enjoyable bike routes while allowing them to customize their rides based on preferences such as hills, distance, scenery, and difficulty. Hammerhead's system not only enables cyclists to create and explore new routes but also facilitates the building of training plans and sharing of experiences within the cycling community. The company operates an online store, serving customers in the United States and internationally, and is headquartered in New York City.

Lukka

Seed Round in 2014
Lukka is a leading technology and data services provider for middle and back-office crypto asset processing. Its crypto-native products connect, standardize, reconcile, process, and report audit-ready information within a highly secure SOC 1 Type 2 enterprise-grade infrastructure. Lukka was founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, United States.

Kueski

Seed Round in 2014
Kueski, S.A.P.I. De C.V. Sofom E.N.R. is an online lending platform based in Guadalajara, Mexico, founded in 2012. Catering primarily to the middle class in Mexico and Latin America, Kueski offers a range of financial services, including personal credit, student loans, and savings options. The platform leverages big data and advanced analytics to facilitate quick loan approvals, often within minutes, making it a convenient choice for borrowers who require immediate financial assistance. With a paperless application process available 24/7, Kueski has rapidly established itself as a leading provider of online lending services in the region, having granted thousands of loans to date.

Faraday Bicycles

Venture Round in 2014
Faraday Bicycles, founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, focuses on designing and manufacturing high-quality electric bicycles. The company aims to provide a sustainable and enjoyable transportation alternative for riders of all skill levels. Faraday's electric bicycles are lightweight, allowing users to easily adjust their speed and effort, making them suitable for both novice and experienced cyclists. By emphasizing health, wellness, and environmentally friendly transportation, Faraday Bicycles positions itself as a leader in the electric vehicle market.

Bitso

Venture Round in 2014
Bitso SAPI de CV is a prominent online trading platform based in Mexico City, founded in 2014, that facilitates the buying and selling of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. As Mexico's first Bitcoin exchange, Bitso allows users to trade Bitcoin with the Mexican Peso, providing a secure and professional environment for cryptocurrency transactions. Users can fund their accounts through various options, including in-person deposits at designated locations across Mexico. The platform operates with a central limit order book, similar to traditional currency exchanges, ensuring efficient trade execution. Additionally, Bitso offers an API that enables third-party applications, such as trading and charting tools, to integrate with its platform, along with a dedicated mobile application for seamless trading activities.

37coins

Venture Round in 2014
37coins is a bitcoin startup based in Sunnyvale, California, participating in the Plug and Play Tech Center's bitcoin accelerator program. The company offers an SMS bitcoin wallet service aimed at the unbanked and underserved populations in developing economies that lack Internet access. This service enables individuals to send and receive money using their mobile phones, facilitating transactions without the need for online connectivity. Moreover, users with Internet access can register as gateway operators, mediating transactions and earning fees in the process. Since its launch in March, 37coins has established partnerships in countries like Singapore and the Philippines, striving to enhance the accessibility of bitcoin through its innovative SMS technology.

Roost

Seed Round in 2014
Roost enables push notifications for websites. With the decline of RSS and the death of services like Google Reader, Roost fills a vacuum for readers who want to stay engaged with their favorite websites. Roost enables readers to receive up to the minute, light touch reminders whenever their preferred web publishers post new content, but without crowding their inbox or overwhelming them with heavy messaging. Roost, in turn, allows web publishers to identify their most loyal readers and consistently create new interactions with them. Apart from Roost, desktop push notifications are too cost and resource prohibitive for publishers to integrate with their websites. Roost solves this problem. With the emergence of mobile apps, push notifications quickly became the preferred method of content consumption within apps. Roost is applying this communication channel to the web. Founded in 2009 as Notice Software, Roost began to earnestly pursue a mobile web push in 2012.

Filecoin

Venture Round in 2014
Filecoin is a data storage network that enables users to rent disk space for file storage. It operates as a decentralized platform, allowing participants to buy and sell storage services using its native electronic currency, which can also be exchanged for other currencies such as Bitcoin and USD. The company is headquartered in the United States and aims to provide a secure and efficient method for managing data storage needs.
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