Zipdragon Ventures

Zipdragon Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California. The firm specializes in seed financing and early-stage investments, primarily targeting industry cloud startups and companies in the software-as-a-service sector. Zipdragon Ventures tends to invest in businesses close to its home base and has a notable portfolio that includes companies such as Classy, FotoNotes, Gridium, Munchery, Voltaiq, Dropcountr, Swiftly, Guidebook, and Zerista. Additionally, the firm has experience in the climate tech sector, demonstrating its commitment to supporting innovative solutions in various industries.

Benjamin Blackwood

Principal

11 past transactions

Dropcountr

Seed Round in 2017
Dropcountr, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that has developed a mobile application designed to help homeowners monitor and manage their water usage. The Dropcountr app allows users to track their water consumption against personal goals, obtain rebates from utilities, understand tiered pricing, and identify potential leaks before they lead to higher bills. Additionally, the application provides valuable insights to utility staff, enabling them to understand customer behavior and communicate effectively with users. Founded in 2013, Dropcountr aims to foster a connection between water utilities and their customers, promoting efficient water use and cost savings for both parties.

Swiftly

Venture Round in 2017
Swiftly, Inc. is a technology company that provides data-driven solutions to enhance public transportation systems. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, Swiftly develops a platform designed to unify transit data across various departments and stakeholders, integrating seamlessly with existing transit hardware. The platform offers a range of services, including real-time passenger information, transit operations data, and historical analytics. By leveraging billions of data points and advanced algorithms, Swiftly aims to improve urban mobility, service reliability, and overall transit system performance. Its technology is utilized by transportation agencies in over 50 cities, benefiting millions of riders daily. Originally established as Swyft Technologies, Inc., the company rebranded to Swiftly, Inc. in January 2016.

Munchery

Venture Round in 2017
Munchery specializes in providing fresh, wholesome meals delivered to customers' homes or offices on weeknights. The company offers a rotating menu created by skilled local chefs, featuring a variety of healthy options that cater to diverse dietary preferences, including vegetarian, low-carb, and wheat-free meals. Each dish is prepared from scratch daily using high-quality ingredients, ensuring that customers receive delicious and nutritious dinners with the convenience of same-day delivery. Munchery aims to simplify weeknight dining by making it easy for individuals and families to enjoy gourmet meals without the hassle of cooking.

Guidebook

Venture Round in 2017
Guidebook Inc. is a mobile application platform that enables event organizers to create and share customized applications for attendees. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, the platform facilitates the distribution of event materials, schedules, and interactive maps, while allowing attendees to engage through personalized reminders, ratings, and feedback. Users can build applications for a variety of events, including conferences, school orientations, and trade shows, without needing technical skills. The platform offers a selection of templates and features, allowing for quick app creation and deployment to major app stores. Guidebook's services enhance event experiences by promoting interactivity and organization for both attendees and organizers.

Swiftly

Seed Round in 2016
Swiftly, Inc. is a technology company that provides data-driven solutions to enhance public transportation systems. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, Swiftly develops a platform designed to unify transit data across various departments and stakeholders, integrating seamlessly with existing transit hardware. The platform offers a range of services, including real-time passenger information, transit operations data, and historical analytics. By leveraging billions of data points and advanced algorithms, Swiftly aims to improve urban mobility, service reliability, and overall transit system performance. Its technology is utilized by transportation agencies in over 50 cities, benefiting millions of riders daily. Originally established as Swyft Technologies, Inc., the company rebranded to Swiftly, Inc. in January 2016.

JackRabbit Systems

Venture Round in 2016
JackRabbit Systems specializes in developing online travel software tailored for destination and travel portal websites. The company’s technology platform includes a booking referral engine, event management software, and marketing performance insights, aimed at enhancing website functionality and usability. By providing tools that generate actionable insights and facilitate event marketing, JackRabbit Systems helps travel companies improve visitor experiences and increase room bookings in their respective destinations.

Voltaiq

Venture Round in 2015
Voltaiq offers a battery intelligence analytics platform that provides insights about batteries. It offers its services for battery OEMs, consumer electronics, automotive, and grid-scale energy storage industries.

Frontleaf

Venture Round in 2014
Frontleaf is a provider of customer-usage analytics that assists Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) companies in enhancing customer adoption, engagement, and retention. By generating actionable insights from product usage and other indicators of customer health, Frontleaf serves as an intelligence center throughout the customer lifecycle. The platform empowers businesses to improve trial or freemium conversions, reduce churn, and drive revenue expansion, ultimately increasing customer lifetime value. Through its analytics solutions, Frontleaf enables companies to identify which features of their products contribute to customer retention, fostering more informed decision-making and strategic growth.

FotoNotes

Venture Round in 2013
FotoNotes, LLC specializes in mobile and cloud solutions designed to enhance and automate field service operations across various industries, including property management and construction. Founded in 2009 and based in Oakland, California, the company provides a comprehensive mobile-cloud platform that facilitates property and facility maintenance, inspections, project management, and work order tracking. Its offerings include tools for conducting property inspections, managing maintenance and construction work orders, and reporting on project status. Additionally, FotoNotes supports facilities management through inspections, damage reporting, and work order assignment. The platform enables field service professionals to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance communication, all while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. By replacing cumbersome processes that rely on multiple tools with a unified mobile application and cloud platform, FotoNotes aims to transform how businesses capture, manage, and share critical information in real-time.

Gridium

Venture Round in 2012
Gridium Inc. is a software company based in Menlo Park, California, that specializes in building operations and energy management solutions. Founded in 2011, Gridium focuses on analyzing energy consumption data to promote operational efficiency for commercial and industrial sectors. The company's software enables users to lower energy costs and coordinate with vendors by providing detailed insights into energy usage through smart meter data analysis. Gridium engages directly with energy users and utility companies to identify opportunities for savings and enhance energy management, ensuring a streamlined approach to energy optimization for its clients.

Classy

Venture Round in 2012
Classy, Inc. is a San Diego-based company that operates an online and mobile fundraising platform designed for nonprofit organizations and social enterprises globally. Established in 2006, Classy provides an integrated solution for various fundraising needs, including crowdfunding, peer-to-peer campaigns, and direct donations. The platform also supports event ticketing and registration while offering features for branding and customization. Additionally, Classy integrates with Salesforce to enhance fundraising management. The company emphasizes user support through strategy consultations, website design services, and priority assistance. Classy also promotes social innovation by hosting events like the Collaborative and Classy Awards, which recognize excellence in the sector.
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