CRCM Ventures

CRCM Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2004 and based in San Francisco, California. It specializes in investing in seed and early-stage companies, with a particular focus on sectors such as technology, healthcare, financial services, and artificial intelligence. With a strong presence in Silicon Valley and Greater China, CRCM has built a diverse portfolio, having invested in over 200 companies, which includes notable exits and acquisitions. The firm has a track record of successful funds, recognized for their performance in the early-stage venture capital landscape. CRCM Ventures aims to support ambitious entrepreneurs by providing the necessary resources and expertise to foster innovation and growth in emerging technologies.

Herb Chi

Managing Partner

Chun Ding

Founder, Chief Investment Officer, General Partner and Managing Partner

Bing Feng

Partner

Anh Le

Partner

Chen Ling

Partner, Family Office

134 past transactions

Koda Health

Seed Round in 2022
Koda Health, Inc. is a Houston-based company that provides a data-driven, video-based interactive platform aimed at enhancing communication between healthcare providers and elderly patients. Founded in 2020, Koda Health focuses on facilitating personalized end-of-life conversations, allowing patients to articulate their healthcare preferences and make informed decisions about their medical care in advance. The platform utilizes artificial intelligence to guide patients through discussions about their quality of life, designating power of attorney, and identifying emergency contacts. By doing so, Koda Health helps ensure that patients' healthcare preferences are respected while simultaneously aiding healthcare systems in reducing unnecessary expenditures. The company also collects valuable data on patient personas and care preferences, enriching the understanding of patient needs in clinical settings.

Yali Biosciences

Seed Round in 2022
Yali Biosciences is a food tech company that uses synthetic biology and genomics tools to make climate-smart, sustainable foods.

Tômtex

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Tômtex is a developer of sustainable, bio-based materials that aim to reduce environmental impacts by utilizing food waste. The company specializes in creating alternatives to faux and animal leather, using natural biodegradable sources such as shellfish waste, mushrooms, and coffee grounds. By providing these innovative materials, Tômtex enables businesses to lower their greenhouse gas emissions and minimize their carbon footprint, contributing to a more sustainable future. The focus on 100% naturally bio-based products aligns with the growing demand for eco-friendly solutions in various industries.

Venteur

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Venteur is a digital benefits marketplace designed for independent workers, founded in 2020 and headquartered in Berkeley, California. The company collaborates with leading benefits providers to offer a wide range of options, including health insurance, life insurance, disability, and retirement plans. Its platform utilizes artificial intelligence to create a personalized experience, enabling employees to select the health benefits that best meet their needs through individual coverage health reimbursement arrangements (ICHRA). This approach not only empowers employees in their healthcare purchasing decisions but also allows employers to maintain predictability in their benefits budgets while optimizing plan selection and administration.

Copper Cow Coffee

Series A in 2021
Copper Cow Coffee is a premium specialty coffee company based in Los Angeles, California, that specializes in Vietnamese coffee products. Founded in 2018, the company focuses on providing accessible, high-quality coffee through innovative packaging and modern design. Copper Cow Coffee sources its beans from sustainable, organic farms in Vietnam, ensuring that its offerings support environmentally-conscious practices. The brand is known for its specialty Vietnamese lattes, which are sweetened with condensed milk and contain no artificial flavors or preservatives. By selling its products online, Copper Cow Coffee aims to make authentic Vietnamese coffee experiences available to customers throughout the United States.

Shop LIT Live

Seed Round in 2021
Shop LIT Live, also known as Lit Live, Inc., is a San Francisco-based company that operates a social marketplace for live shopping. Founded in 2020, it has developed a mobile application, LIT.Live, which connects influencers and brands with live audiences, facilitating the sale of beauty, fashion, technology, and lifestyle products. The platform allows brands to engage consumers through live streaming, where they can share their stories and showcase products in an immersive shopping experience. Additionally, the application supports interactive features such as chatting and co-streaming, enhancing the connection between creators and their audiences.

NCX

Seed Round in 2021
NCX, operated by SilviaTerra Inc., is a data-driven marketplace focused on forest carbon credits. Established in 2010 and based in San Francisco, the company leverages high-resolution forest data to enhance the understanding and valuation of forests. NCX aims to create transparent markets that facilitate trading in carbon offsets, biodiversity, and fire risk reduction. The company also offers various analytics services, including volume estimation, growth projections, and harvest scheduling, along with tools such as Plot Hound, a platform designed to streamline the cruising process for forest measurement teams. Through these services and its marketplace, NCX supports sustainable forest management and aims to contribute to environmental conservation.

NCX

Venture Round in 2020
NCX, operated by SilviaTerra Inc., is a data-driven marketplace focused on forest carbon credits. Established in 2010 and based in San Francisco, the company leverages high-resolution forest data to enhance the understanding and valuation of forests. NCX aims to create transparent markets that facilitate trading in carbon offsets, biodiversity, and fire risk reduction. The company also offers various analytics services, including volume estimation, growth projections, and harvest scheduling, along with tools such as Plot Hound, a platform designed to streamline the cruising process for forest measurement teams. Through these services and its marketplace, NCX supports sustainable forest management and aims to contribute to environmental conservation.

Mekonos

Seed Round in 2020
Mekonos Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, focused on the design, development, and production of gene and cell therapies. Founded in 2017, Mekonos has developed a proprietary cell-engineering platform that utilizes scalable silicon technology and an integrated system-on-a-chip. This platform enables the creation of predictive models for drug discovery and development, as well as a silicon chip automated architecture for genome editing. The company's innovative MEMS technology allows for the precise control of individual nanoneedles to inject single cells in parallel, facilitating the industrialization of engineered therapies for genetic diseases, including cancers. By providing a reliable and reusable manufacturing system, Mekonos aims to enable healthcare providers to deliver a diverse range of therapeutic molecules across various primary cell types.

Fastone

Venture Round in 2020
Fastone is a computing storage service provider for the precision medical industry. Founded in 2017, Shanghai Speedstone Information Technology Co., is committed to building a top professional computing platform. The core team of the company comes from well-known IT and Internet companies such as Dell EMC, which is a strong alliance across borders. FASTONE is dedicated to creating a top professional computing platform

Humm

Seed Round in 2019
HUMM Technologies Pty Ltd is an Australian company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Perth. It specializes in developing a neurotechnology platform that integrates software and hardware to enhance human capabilities. The company's primary focus is on creating non-invasive wearable devices that leverage advances in machine learning and cloud processing. Its flagship product, a wearable patch, has demonstrated the ability to improve working memory by 20% in clinical trials conducted by researchers from UCSF and Berkeley. By combining artificial intelligence with neuroscience, HUMM aims to facilitate behavioral changes and provide a healthier alternative to traditional medications and supplements for cognitive enhancement, ultimately improving the quality of life for users.

FanAI

Series A in 2019
FanAI Inc. operates an artificial intelligence-driven audience monetization platform, primarily targeting the esports industry and its associated sponsorship ecosystems. Established in 2016 and located in Santa Monica, California, the company provides sponsors with valuable insights into fan behavior, enabling them to cultivate targeted relationships with fans and predict their responses. The platform offers a range of features, including dashboards, real-time analysis, fan segmentation, behavior analytics, and metrics for measuring return on investment and sponsorship effectiveness. By making audience data actionable, FanAI aims to enhance franchise and sponsorship revenues for event organizers, game publishers, leagues, teams, digital agencies, and brands.

Wescover

Seed Round in 2019
Wescover, Inc. operates an online platform that facilitates the exploration of art and design within unique physical spaces while highlighting their creators. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, the platform features a catalog that maps various objects, showcasing images of original art and design in specific locations. Wescover aims to connect users with the stories, people, and places behind these creative works, promoting meaningful home decor that resonates with current trends and community values. By enabling users to discover and credit the designers and locations of unique items, Wescover enhances the appreciation of original art and design in everyday environments.

GameClub

Seed Round in 2019
GameClub Inc., founded in 2017 and based in New York, develops a mobile gaming platform that focuses on reviving classic premium mobile games. The company utilizes the original source code of each game, updating it to align with modern technology standards. GameClub offers a curated selection of quality games, ensuring an experience free from intrusive advertisements and microtransactions. This approach allows gamers to enjoy titles that may have become unavailable, while emphasizing meticulous care and attention to detail in the remastering process.

PikPik

Angel Round in 2019
PikPik is a video editing code solution provider specializing in multi-dimensional image quality enhancement and compression processing for image and video. It is affiliated to Hangzhou Pickup Technology Co., Ltd.

Gerostate Alpha

Seed Round in 2019
Gerostate Alpha Incorporated, based in Novato, California, is a pharmaceutical company focused on developing treatments for aging and age-related diseases. Founded in 2018 by three academics from the Buck Institute, the company aims to address the complexities of human aging. Utilizing a proprietary drug discovery platform, Gerostate Alpha has screened 90,000 compounds to identify 150 promising candidates for further research. The company's mission is to create pharmaceutical interventions that can enhance both lifespan and health span, thereby helping individuals to reduce and manage the effects of aging.

Blockdaemon

Seed Round in 2019
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.

Taali

Seed Round in 2019
Taali is a 'better for you' food company. We have a simple vision, we want our products to be a delicious and guilt-free snack that is loaded with the good stuff. Our anchor brand Taali Taali is a guilt-free snack made from popped water lily seeds. Our products are made of Non-GMO, whole, and natural ingredients that you can pronounce and spell to create a difference you can taste. We have on average 20% fewer calories and 67% less fat per serving (28g) than the leading popcorn brand. Roasted never tasted this good.

Sandbox VR

Series A in 2019
Sandbox VR, Inc. is a company that specializes in providing immersive virtual reality gaming experiences. Founded in 2016, it is headquartered in San Mateo, California. The company utilizes advanced technology, combining real-time motion capture with virtual reality to deliver a fully engaging social multiplayer environment. This innovative approach allows customers to collaborate and immerse themselves in interactive storylines, offering a unique and entertaining virtual reality experience. Sandbox VR aims to create an experience akin to the fictional Star Trek holodeck, making it a leader in the rapidly evolving VR entertainment industry.

9count

Seed Round in 2019
9 Count, Inc. is a company based in Venice, California, founded in 2018, that focuses on developing online community applications tailored for Generation Z. One of its primary offerings is Wink, a social networking platform designed to facilitate connections and friendships among users worldwide. The company aims to create engaging community experiences by enabling individuals to share, connect, and interact through various social media features, including posting, liking, sharing, and tagging their experiences.

Kika Tech

Venture Round in 2019
Kika revolutionizes communications with AI technology. In a two-year span, Kika’s ecosystem achieved a user base of 400M installations, 60M MAU, an engagement rate of 120 times per user per day. The company provides users the ability to communicate authentically by predicting intents and context to enhance expressive communication, thus preserving the genuine nature of human conversations.

GlobaliD

Venture Round in 2019
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.

hīven

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Hīven is a trusted marketplace for people to find and list home-based coworking opportunities.

Copper Cow Coffee

Seed Round in 2018
Copper Cow Coffee is a premium specialty coffee company based in Los Angeles, California, that specializes in Vietnamese coffee products. Founded in 2018, the company focuses on providing accessible, high-quality coffee through innovative packaging and modern design. Copper Cow Coffee sources its beans from sustainable, organic farms in Vietnam, ensuring that its offerings support environmentally-conscious practices. The brand is known for its specialty Vietnamese lattes, which are sweetened with condensed milk and contain no artificial flavors or preservatives. By selling its products online, Copper Cow Coffee aims to make authentic Vietnamese coffee experiences available to customers throughout the United States.

Cargo

Series A in 2018
Cargo Systems, Inc. operates a mobile marketplace designed for selling products to passengers in transit, primarily through rideshare services. The company's platform, known as Cargo, enables passengers to order a diverse range of products, including snacks, electronics, and health and beauty items, delivered directly to them without the need for a dedicated app. Founded in 2016 by former employees of Birchbox, Cargo initially launched in New York and Boston and has since expanded its reach across 49 states. The company collaborates with rideshare drivers and brand partners to facilitate this unique in-car shopping experience, providing an opportunity for drivers to earn additional income while enhancing passenger convenience. Cargo is headquartered in New York, New York, and has received backing from various venture capital firms.

Mylk Guys

Seed Round in 2018
Mylk Guys, Inc. is an online vegan grocery store based in San Francisco, California, established in 2018. The company specializes in a wide range of plant-based products, including bakery items, cheese, frozen foods, pantry staples, prepared meals, desserts, and snacks. Mylk Guys offers consumers the convenience of purchasing natural and plant-based foods from both local and national brands, delivering these items directly to their doorsteps. The marketplace emphasizes a diverse selection that caters to the growing demand for vegan and health-conscious options.

Eva

Seed Round in 2018
Higia Technologies, founded in 2016 and based in Mexico City, has developed EVA, an accessible and non-invasive wearable device aimed at assessing breast cancer risk. The device features tactile sensors that map the surface of the breast and its surrounding areas, enabling women to monitor changes in breast temperature, size, and weight. Equipped with biosensors, EVA continuously collects and analyzes this information, providing users with a reliable tool for tracking their breast health.

GameClub

Seed Round in 2018
GameClub Inc., founded in 2017 and based in New York, develops a mobile gaming platform that focuses on reviving classic premium mobile games. The company utilizes the original source code of each game, updating it to align with modern technology standards. GameClub offers a curated selection of quality games, ensuring an experience free from intrusive advertisements and microtransactions. This approach allows gamers to enjoy titles that may have become unavailable, while emphasizing meticulous care and attention to detail in the remastering process.

Firework

Series A in 2018
Firework is one of the fastest growing interactive video platforms on mobile.

AnChain.AI

Seed Round in 2018
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.

Airy3D

Series A in 2018
AIRY:3D is a startup based in Montreal bent on answering one question: our world has three dimensions, so why can’t our pictures? Our suite of passive light-field recovery technologies ensures that AIRY:3D powered cameras aren’t held hostage by auto-focus, all without sacrificing battery life or image quality. We deliver depth, simply.

Taunt

Seed Round in 2018
Taunt is a Seattle-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in a social competition platform for e-sports enthusiasts. The platform enhances the viewing experience of e-sports broadcasts by allowing users to engage in real-time challenges, particularly during matches of popular games like League of Legends. Utilizing data and machine learning, Taunt enables fans to predict events that occur during these matches, fostering competition among friends and other viewers. Users can earn reputation points and enjoy a fun, interactive experience while following their favorite teams and players.

100Plus

Seed Round in 2018
100Plus is a rapidly advancing remote patient monitoring platform designed to assist healthcare providers in managing chronic patients from a distance. By offering a fully configured medical device at no cost to patients or healthcare practices, 100Plus enables seamless monitoring without the need for smartphones, apps, Bluetooth, or WiFi. This approach allows for proactive engagement with high-risk seniors, reducing the need for expensive episodic care and enhancing overall patient quality of life. Additionally, the platform incorporates data analytics and game mechanics to promote healthy living, making it an innovative solution in the realm of personalized health prediction and management.

Intella X

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Intella X operates a mobile live streaming marketplace that empowers individuals and brands to create and host their own shopping channels, allowing them to sell directly to a global audience. The platform facilitates real-time interactions between broadcasters and viewers, enabling customers to engage in conversations, browse products, and make purchases during live streams. Intella X's application supports emerging brands and entrepreneurs by providing them with essential tools to manage payment and shipping details, creating an interactive shopping experience. Additionally, the company is involved in bridging web2 and web3 environments through its decentralized exchange, NFT marketplace, and launchpad, offering developers integration tools and a simplified crypto wallet for easy access to blockchain applications. This unique combination showcases individuality while connecting sellers and their distinctive products with buyers who are eager to explore and collect.

VAULT

Seed Round in 2018
Flick, Inc. is a software company that has developed a chat application tailored for sports influencers and their fans. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Mamaroneck, New York, the platform allows sports influencers to connect with their most engaged followers, fostering a deeper level of interaction. Users can create branded hubs where they can communicate directly with fans, host quizzes, and provide live in-game statistics and events. The application is designed to enhance fan engagement through features such as polls, pre-game hype, and post-game analysis, making it a comprehensive tool for sports enthusiasts. Flick is also accessible via the App Store and Google Play, further expanding its reach within the sports community.

GUN

Seed Round in 2018
GUN is an open source, real-time graph database platform designed for web applications. The company's opensource software focuses on merge conflicts and offline changes, using websockets to efficiently stream data and progressively enhance connections between domains for seamless data synchronization, providing users with fast, scalable and stable functionality.

FanAI

Venture Round in 2018
FanAI Inc. operates an artificial intelligence-driven audience monetization platform, primarily targeting the esports industry and its associated sponsorship ecosystems. Established in 2016 and located in Santa Monica, California, the company provides sponsors with valuable insights into fan behavior, enabling them to cultivate targeted relationships with fans and predict their responses. The platform offers a range of features, including dashboards, real-time analysis, fan segmentation, behavior analytics, and metrics for measuring return on investment and sponsorship effectiveness. By making audience data actionable, FanAI aims to enhance franchise and sponsorship revenues for event organizers, game publishers, leagues, teams, digital agencies, and brands.

Vreal

Series A in 2018
Vreal Inc. is a Seattle-based company that develops a platform enabling game developers, streamers, and players to stream virtual reality gaming experiences seamlessly across various devices, including desktops, mobile VR, traditional 2D screens, and VR headsets. Founded in 2015, Vreal aims to enhance gaming content by fostering a social experience where fans can engage with their favorite creators in immersive environments. The platform allows game streamers to share the complete 3D surroundings of the virtual reality worlds they explore, facilitating interactive gameplay and enabling enthusiasts to enjoy games together.

Cargo

Seed Round in 2018
Cargo Systems, Inc. operates a mobile marketplace designed for selling products to passengers in transit, primarily through rideshare services. The company's platform, known as Cargo, enables passengers to order a diverse range of products, including snacks, electronics, and health and beauty items, delivered directly to them without the need for a dedicated app. Founded in 2016 by former employees of Birchbox, Cargo initially launched in New York and Boston and has since expanded its reach across 49 states. The company collaborates with rideshare drivers and brand partners to facilitate this unique in-car shopping experience, providing an opportunity for drivers to earn additional income while enhancing passenger convenience. Cargo is headquartered in New York, New York, and has received backing from various venture capital firms.

CloudBrain

Venture Round in 2018
Hangzhou CloudBrain Technology Co., Ltd. provides artificial intelligence cloud platform and services to enterprises. Its platform include communication IoT; financial technology AI, helps to provide professional intelligent analysis tools for market surveillance analysis; energy manufacturing AI, that helps in clean-up, forecasting to reduce the backlog of enterprise inventory, and optimize supply chain performance; and talent education AI, helps to students learning level and effect. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Hangzhou, China.

SenseLuxury

Venture Round in 2018
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Sandbox VR

Seed Round in 2017
Sandbox VR, Inc. is a company that specializes in providing immersive virtual reality gaming experiences. Founded in 2016, it is headquartered in San Mateo, California. The company utilizes advanced technology, combining real-time motion capture with virtual reality to deliver a fully engaging social multiplayer environment. This innovative approach allows customers to collaborate and immerse themselves in interactive storylines, offering a unique and entertaining virtual reality experience. Sandbox VR aims to create an experience akin to the fictional Star Trek holodeck, making it a leader in the rapidly evolving VR entertainment industry.

Gamer Sensei

Series A in 2017
Gamer Sensei is a pioneering platform designed for competitive gamers seeking to enhance their skills and performance. It connects players of all skill levels with a vast network of professional, certified coaches across major esports titles. The platform offers personalized, one-on-one online coaching sessions, allowing gamers to receive tailored advice and strategic guidance while they engage in lessons with their sensei. By leveraging its innovative technology, Gamer Sensei aims to facilitate skills development and help players achieve their gaming goals, ultimately enabling them to excel in the competitive esports landscape.

FanAI

Seed Round in 2017
FanAI Inc. operates an artificial intelligence-driven audience monetization platform, primarily targeting the esports industry and its associated sponsorship ecosystems. Established in 2016 and located in Santa Monica, California, the company provides sponsors with valuable insights into fan behavior, enabling them to cultivate targeted relationships with fans and predict their responses. The platform offers a range of features, including dashboards, real-time analysis, fan segmentation, behavior analytics, and metrics for measuring return on investment and sponsorship effectiveness. By making audience data actionable, FanAI aims to enhance franchise and sponsorship revenues for event organizers, game publishers, leagues, teams, digital agencies, and brands.

Airy3D

Seed Round in 2017
AIRY:3D is a startup based in Montreal bent on answering one question: our world has three dimensions, so why can’t our pictures? Our suite of passive light-field recovery technologies ensures that AIRY:3D powered cameras aren’t held hostage by auto-focus, all without sacrificing battery life or image quality. We deliver depth, simply.

Deepblocks

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Deep Blocks' technology combines proprietary algorithms and artificial intelligence techniques to optimize the process of real estate development from a financial perspective. Our software performs a complete real-time analysis of financial and market data, in combination with local building regulations, to generate a set of optimal strategies for any real estate development project. As we compile a rich real estate database from cities around the world, the use of machine learning will provide unprecedented insights that will enable cities and developers to optimize decisions about where to build, what to build, and when to build.

Spin

Series A in 2017
Spin is a shared electric scooter company that provides dockless mobility systems in cities and campuses around the US. In July 2017, the company has launched the first stationless bicycle fleet in America and quickly expanded to dozens of other markets, including campuses such as UCSD. In April 2018, Spin launched electric scooters in San Francisco, and are in the process retro-fitting its entire fleet to focus exclusively on scooters. Its team is based across San Francisco, Miami, Austin, Seattle, and DC and includes members with experience from Lyft, Uber, Yik Yak, Samsung, Fitbit, and other leading technology companies. Spin was established in 2016 and has its main office at San Francisco, California.

UploadVR

Series A in 2017
UploadVR Inc. is a company that provides a comprehensive platform for information related to virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) topics. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, with an additional office in Los Angeles, UploadVR offers a range of content including news, articles, events, reviews, and interviews covering aspects such as hardware, entertainment, gaming, and industry developments. The company is committed to supporting the growth of the VR and AR sectors by creating inspiring educational experiences that facilitate understanding and engagement within the industry.

Vivid Vision

Seed Round in 2017
Vivid Vision, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing interactive and immersive 3D games aimed at treating visual disorders such as amblyopia and strabismus. The company offers a software suite that provides various interactive tests to assess eye dominance, suppression, angle of deviation, and contrast sensitivity. This suite allows clinicians to monitor and manage the patient experience through a touchscreen interface. By utilizing virtual reality, Vivid Vision's system measures eye muscle imbalances and delivers tailored visual stimuli to each eye, thereby facilitating the treatment of binocular vision issues. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California, Vivid Vision primarily serves eye clinics across North America. The company was formerly known as Apollo VR Corporation before rebranding in March 2015.

Multiply Labs

Venture Round in 2017
Multiply Labs specializes in the manufacturing of personalized pharmaceutical capsules tailored to the specific needs of individual patients. By integrating pharmaceutical science with advanced robotics technology, the company has developed a unique robotic manufacturing facility that allows for the production of these capsules efficiently and cost-effectively. Multiply Labs is notable for being the first company to successfully introduce 3D printed capsules to the market, enabling the pharmaceutical industry to deliver medications that align with the unique metabolic requirements of patients.

Sonavex

Series A in 2017
Sonavex, Inc. is a Baltimore-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in advanced imaging technology for surgical patients. The company's primary focus is on developing an ultrasound-based method to detect anastomotic blood clots, which are critical for patient recovery post-surgery. By providing clinicians with real-time visualization of essential data directly at the point of care, Sonavex aims to enhance clinical decision-making and improve patient outcomes. Their proprietary technology platform allows for the measurement of crucial intravascular flow metrics, enabling the early detection of post-operative clots and contributing to better overall surgical results.

Spin

Series A in 2017
Spin is a shared electric scooter company that provides dockless mobility systems in cities and campuses around the US. In July 2017, the company has launched the first stationless bicycle fleet in America and quickly expanded to dozens of other markets, including campuses such as UCSD. In April 2018, Spin launched electric scooters in San Francisco, and are in the process retro-fitting its entire fleet to focus exclusively on scooters. Its team is based across San Francisco, Miami, Austin, Seattle, and DC and includes members with experience from Lyft, Uber, Yik Yak, Samsung, Fitbit, and other leading technology companies. Spin was established in 2016 and has its main office at San Francisco, California.

Drone Racing League

Series B in 2017
Drone Racing League, Inc. is a New York-based organization that specializes in professional drone racing competitions for elite pilots. Founded in 2015, the league designs and constructs its own racing drone, the Racer3, which can exceed speeds of 85 MPH. The organization is known for creating complex, immersive 3D race courses that enhance the spectator experience, blending media and technology to produce engaging drone racing content. In addition to organizing races, the league sells tickets and offers various media services to reach a broader audience, aiming to establish drone racing as a popular sport with mass appeal.

ScaleFlux

Venture Round in 2017
ScaleFlux, Inc. is a technology company specializing in data flow architecture and computational storage solutions designed to enhance data center and cloud infrastructure efficiency for demanding applications. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with additional offices in China, ScaleFlux focuses on delivering innovative technologies for data-driven applications. The company develops computational storage subsystems that combine advanced compute engines with solid-state storage, allowing clients to optimize their infrastructure for scalable and agile computing. By integrating storage intelligence, ScaleFlux enables organizations to improve performance and reduce costs in hybrid-cloud, on-premises, and cloud environments. The company is recognized for attracting top talent to create complex algorithms and efficient hardware solutions tailored to the evolving needs of the data-driven market.

Drop

Seed Round in 2017
Drop Technologies Inc. operates a mobile-based loyalty platform that enables users to earn reward points on various brands through their debit and credit card purchases. Users can link their cards to the application, allowing them to accumulate points that can be redeemed for experiences, dining, and shopping. The platform caters to brick-and-mortar retailers, online retailers, and subscription services, enhancing the shopping experience by offering personalized rewards based on spending habits. The mobile application is accessible on both iOS and Android devices. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Drop Technologies Inc. was previously known as Drop Loyalty Inc. before rebranding in January 2018.

Sonavex

Series A in 2017
Sonavex, Inc. is a Baltimore-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in advanced imaging technology for surgical patients. The company's primary focus is on developing an ultrasound-based method to detect anastomotic blood clots, which are critical for patient recovery post-surgery. By providing clinicians with real-time visualization of essential data directly at the point of care, Sonavex aims to enhance clinical decision-making and improve patient outcomes. Their proprietary technology platform allows for the measurement of crucial intravascular flow metrics, enabling the early detection of post-operative clots and contributing to better overall surgical results.

Feidieshuo

Venture Round in 2017
Feidieshuo is a knowledge media company that operates a video community platform focused on the science industry. The platform allows users to upload and access videos that interpret scientific topics through engaging animated talk show formats. By regularly providing content that simplifies complex scientific concepts, Feidieshuo aims to enhance public understanding of scientific affairs in an entertaining manner.

Mingyizhudao

Venture Round in 2017
Mingyizhudao is a prominent Internet and surgery platform in China, recognized for its comprehensive mobile medical operation reservation service. Launched in March 2015, its flagship product, “Medical Doctor,” has established the company as an authoritative resource for surgical needs. The platform connects patients with over 40,000 top-tier medical experts from renowned hospitals and more than 100,000 grassroots doctors, facilitating optimal matches between patients and healthcare providers. By leveraging internet technology, Mingyizhudao aims to enhance the efficiency and safety of surgical services, ensuring that patients receive tailored care that meets their specific medical requirements. Additionally, the platform collaborates with over 1,000 partner hospitals across the country, reinforcing its commitment to improving access to quality surgical care.

Sturfee

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Sturfee Inc. is a technology company that specializes in augmented reality (AR) solutions, enabling users to visualize and share contextual information about their surroundings through camera-based systems. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Milpitas, California, Sturfee has developed a visual positioning service (VPS) that combines satellite imaging and computer vision to provide localization and geometry detection capabilities. This cross-platform software development kit (SDK) supports city-scale AR applications, allowing devices to achieve a deeper understanding of their environments. The VPS technology enhances various products, from smartphones to autonomous vehicles, facilitating features such as location recognition and digital information overlay. Sturfee's innovations aim to improve the visual intelligence of machines, addressing limitations of traditional GPS systems in urban settings.

Cequence Security

Seed Round in 2016
Cequence Security is a venture-backed cybersecurity software company founded in 2014 and based in Sunnyvale, CA. Named a Gartner Cool Vendor in 2018, the company has developed the Cequence Application Security Platform (ASP), an open, distributed, and scalable software platform designed to protect customers’ web, mobile, and API applications from the growing number of malicious bot attacks. Cequence Security will be delivering multiple security service modules for ASP, each designed to work together, simplify security architectures, and deliver strong protection for today’s hyper-connected organizations. Cequence Security customers include F500 organizations across multiple vertical markets. The executive team is led by industry veterans that previously held leadership positions at Palo Alto Networks and Symantec.

Ripple

Series B in 2016
Ripple Labs, Inc. operates a global payments network that leverages blockchain technology to facilitate instant and low-cost international transactions. The company has developed RippleNet, a decentralized platform that connects banks, payment providers, digital asset exchanges, and corporations for seamless global money transfers. Ripple's product offerings include XRP, a digital asset designed for payments; xCurrent, which supports cross-border payment services for banks; xRapid, aimed at payment providers and financial institutions to manage liquidity costs; and xVia, a solution that allows corporates and financial institutions to send payments across networks using a standardized interface. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Ripple has expanded its presence with additional offices in major cities worldwide, including New York, London, Sydney, and Mumbai, among others. The company's solutions not only improve transaction efficiency but also help reduce foreign exchange exposure and counter-party risk for enterprises.

Baobab

Series B in 2016
Baobab is a one-stop service for rental of educational and entertainment products for children, including books, toys, e-books, movies and games. Subscribers have access to thousands of books and toys as our library-on-wheels visits their neighborhood. Baobab’s webpage provides parents information on their children’s developmental stages and suggests toys/books accordingly.

Magnetic Insight

Seed Round in 2016
Magnetic Insight, Inc. specializes in magnetic particle imaging (MPI), a novel imaging modality that detects iron oxide nanoparticle tracers using time-varying magnetic fields. The company has developed several key products, including the MOMENTUM imager, a pre-clinical MPI solution that produces detailed images through advanced reconstruction techniques, and VivoTrax, a nanoparticle designed for cell tracking and as a blood pool agent in pre-clinical studies. Additionally, the company offers Hyper, a module for localized magnetic hyperthermia, and Relax, which focuses on particle relaxometry. Founded in 2012 and based in Alameda, California, Magnetic Insight is dedicated to enhancing preclinical diagnostics and research by enabling quantitative cell tracking, imaging vascular functions, and detecting metastatic tumors, thereby addressing significant challenges in clinical and translational research.

CloudApp

Seed Round in 2016
CloudApp is a visual sharing platform designed to enhance communication through the use of short videos, GIFs, and visuals, including annotated screenshots and images. By allowing users to record, host, and share these visual elements, CloudApp streamlines team and customer interactions, making conversations more efficient and reducing the likelihood of miscommunication. The platform aims to facilitate collaboration by providing tools that enable users to convey messages clearly and succinctly, ultimately improving the overall effectiveness of team discussions.

Limitless

Seed Round in 2016
Limitless Ltd. is a technology company specializing in the development of a cloud-based application and platform designed for creating virtual reality content. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the company offers a patent-pending platform that allows users to easily create, prototype, and animate interactive characters for applications in video games, films, and other interactive media. The platform features two types of characters: standard and premium, with the latter offering enhanced capabilities. Limitless aims to streamline the animation process for both newcomers and seasoned professionals by utilizing advanced VR technologies that enable direct character animation through motion controls. The firm operates as a subsidiary of Lytro, Inc. since early 2018.

DeepMotion

Seed Round in 2016
DeepMotion is a company focused on developing a motion intelligence platform that brings digital characters and virtual creatures to life through advanced motion technology. Founded in December 2014 in Redwood City, the company specializes in creating tools for lifelike graphics using physical simulation and artificial intelligence. Its platform enables the training of digital actors to exhibit responsive motion skills, such as parkour, dancing, and athletics. By bridging physical and digital motion, DeepMotion allows for the reconstruction of realistic movements from real-world examples, enhancing applications in augmented reality, virtual reality, gaming, film, and robotics. The team, consisting of professionals from leading organizations like Blizzard, Pixar, Disney, and Microsoft, leverages extensive experience to expand creative capabilities and revolutionize real-time, procedural animation.

Felix & Paul Studios

Seed Round in 2016
Felix & Paul Studios, founded in 2013 and based in Montreal, Canada, specializes in the production of cinematic virtual reality experiences. The studio, led by directors and visual artists Félix Lajeunesse and Paul Raphaël, has established a reputation for its pioneering approach to virtual reality storytelling. It has developed a proprietary 3D 360º camera and corresponding software that set industry standards for quality in VR filmmaking. The studio creates both original content and collaborates with existing intellectual properties, offering audiences deeply immersive experiences that evoke strong emotional responses. Notable projects include collaborations with Oculus, Universal Studios, and Cirque du Soleil Media, showcasing the studio's commitment to high-quality, innovative storytelling in virtual reality. With a dedicated team of artists, software developers, and engineers, Felix & Paul Studios continues to lead the evolution of this emerging medium.

Spaces

Seed Round in 2016
Spaces, officially formed in January 2016, says it’s already working on a range of VR and mixed-reality projects with companies including NBCUniversal, Microsoft, Big Blue Bubble and the Hettema Group. Platforms it’s developing for include Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, Microsoft HoloLens, Samsung Gear VR, PlayStation VR and Google Cardboard. “Spaces has a compelling and clear vision to be the catalyst for companies looking to create VR and MxR (mixed reality) experiences,” Comcast Ventures managing director Michael Yang said in a statement. “Spaces is combining remarkable capabilities, tools and creativity to push the boundaries of the VR frontier.”

Apollo.io

Seed Round in 2016
Apollo is a unified engagement acceleration platform designed to enhance sales performance and drive organizational growth. It empowers sales representatives to conduct targeted outreach by providing insights on whom to contact, how to engage, and what messaging to use. The platform features a comprehensive database of over 200 million contacts, a customizable scoring engine, and a full sales engagement stack, along with tools such as an Account Playbook builder and advanced analytics. Managers benefit from a sophisticated Rules Engine that helps establish processes and improve workflow efficiency. By using Apollo's tools, teams can save time, implement strategic changes quickly, and continuously analyze data throughout their sales pipeline. Companies like Autodesk and Snowflake leverage Apollo's capabilities to transform their sales strategies.
Turning Point Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage structure-based drug design company for the discovery and development of precision medicines for cancer and other diseases. We are focusing on the design of novel chemical identities for established oncogene drivers with secondary resistant mutations, newly identified disease-driven targets, and potential targets regulating tumor microenvironment and tumor immunity.

Evertoon

Seed Round in 2016
Evertoon, Inc. is a mobile application company based in San Francisco, California, that allows users to create 3D animated movies. Founded in 2013 and currently operating as a subsidiary of Niantic, Inc., Evertoon enables users to customize avatars by using photographs of themselves, friends, or celebrities. The application allows users to input emojis to animate these avatars and record dialogues with optional voice filters, making it easy to produce a movie in just a few minutes. The finished products can be shared across various platforms, including YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter, empowering users to bring their stories to life in an accessible and engaging manner.

Synyi

Seed Round in 2016
The Senyi team is composed of elites from well-known universities and well-known companies at home and abroad. It integrates experts in areas such as artificial intelligence, medicine, medical informatics, and medical informationization. The core team's technical achievements have been applied to a number of national and municipal projects. He has published more than 20 papers in international top journals and has spoken at top international medical conferences.

Brilliant

Seed Round in 2016
Brilliant Home Technology, Inc. is a home automation company based in San Mateo, California, founded in 2016. The company specializes in the development of smart home devices, including smart home controls, dimmer switches, smart plugs, and various accessories. These products enable users to manage and control multiple aspects of their home environment, such as lighting, music, climate, security, and doorbells, enhancing convenience and efficiency in modern living.

Ostendo

Venture Round in 2016
Ostendo Technologies, Inc. is a company based in Carlsbad, California, specializing in the development of solid-state lighting (SSL) based display technologies for various markets, including commercial, consumer, and government sectors. Founded in 2005, the company offers innovative products such as CRVD curved desktop monitors that cater to applications in simulation, gaming, digital media, command and control, medical imaging, and financial analysis. Additionally, Ostendo produces Gallium Nitride (GaN) semiconductors, which are utilized in light-emitting diodes for projectors, televisions, and automotive lighting, as well as laser diodes for gaming consoles and Blu-ray players. The company’s technologies also extend to high-power electronics used in cellular base stations and electric vehicles, contributing to advancements in efficiency and cost-effectiveness across multiple visual experiences, including augmented and mixed reality.

EpiBiome

Series A in 2016
EpiBiome is a venture-backed precision microbiome engineering company tackling the challenge of antibiotic resistance by developing alternatives to small-molecule antibiotics for use in healthcare, veterinary and agriculture industries. Antibiotic-resistant bacteria surpass nuclear warfare, climate change, and terrorism as the biggest challenge facing humanity today. The pipeline of new antibiotics has slowed to a trickle, while the emergence of multi-drug resistant bacteria is on an unprecedented trajectory. These bacteria threaten to reverse more than 100 years of medical progress by making all but the most necessary surgical procedures too risky due to the threat of post-operative infection.

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.

TuringSense

Seed Round in 2015
TuringSense, Inc. develops wearable sports technology. It offers PIVOT, a multi-sensor and full-body motion-capture, and mobile analysis system without a camera for tennis players to track and optimize their technique through high-speed 360-degree motion captures and advanced biomechanical analysis. The company’s technology also has a range of applications in various areas, such as physical therapy, rehabilitation, posture correction, and compliance and virtual reality/gaming. TuringSense, Inc. was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Campbell, California.

Musical.Ly

Series B in 2015
Musical.ly, founded in 2014 by Alex Zhu and Luyu Yang, was a video social network that enabled users to create, share, and discover short videos, primarily catering to a teenage audience. The platform allowed users to express themselves through various forms of creativity, including singing, dancing, comedy, and lip-syncing, with videos limited to 15 seconds. Since its launch, Musical.ly gained significant popularity, becoming the top free app in the iOS App Store in 20 countries, including the United States. The app fostered a global community for content creators and users alike. In 2017, Musical.ly was acquired by a subsidiary of ByteDance, and in 2018, it was merged into TikTok, further expanding its reach and influence in the social media landscape.

Bitmovin

Seed Round in 2015
Bitmovin Inc specializes in online streaming solutions and server encoding systems, offering a range of products designed to enhance video delivery and user experience. The company's key offerings include a cloud-based transcoding platform known as bitcodin, which supports adaptive streaming for MPEG-DASH and Apple HLS, as well as BITDASH, a suite of optimized clients for various devices. Additionally, Bitmovin provides an Encoding API for real-time content encoding, a Player for delivering video to streaming devices, and analytics tools that help increase viewer engagement through actionable insights. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Klagenfurt, Austria, Bitmovin emerged from the Alpen-Adria-University Klagenfurt and continues to engage in research and standardization efforts in the multimedia sector. The company maintains a strategic partnership with Intertrust Technologies Corporation and has attracted investment from notable firms such as Atomico and YCombinator.

THIS IS L

Seed Round in 2015
L. is dedicated to the rebellious notion that women everywhere deserve better. L. strives to bring accountability to the personal care aisle, sourcing certified organic cotton for period products and wipes, as well as natural rubber latex for condoms. L. is committed to increasing access to personal care products globally through it's solidarity model. That’s why for every L. product sold, one is made accessible to another woman or girl. Today, L. is on track to make over 200 million products accessible to women and girls around the world. L. is a certified B. Corporation and Y-Combinator graduate. Learn more about our movement at www.thisisL.com

hellotoken

Angel Round in 2015
HelloToken Inc. operates a platform that enables publishers to significantly increase their earnings per visitor through a one-click question that acts as a micropayment, allowing them to earn up to ten times more than traditional ads or paywalls. Founded in 2015 and based in Allston, Massachusetts, the company focuses on leveraging readership networks of online publications to help marketers target and distribute survey questions to hard-to-reach demographics. Additionally, HelloToken assists startups and companies in validating their ideas, products, logos, and other concepts by utilizing its extensive reach among millions of blog readers.

Rylo

Seed Round in 2015
Rylo Inc. is a technology company that specializes in the development of a 360-degree camera designed for capturing photos and videos. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, the company was established by a team of former engineers from Instagram and Apple. Rylo's innovative camera is complemented by proprietary software that enables users to create and edit videos, featuring advanced stabilization technology that enhances the quality of the footage. In December 2019, Rylo became a subsidiary of Visual Supply Company, further expanding its capabilities in the visual content creation space.

Eight Sleep

Series A in 2015
Eight Sleep is the first sleep fitness company. It leverages innovation, technology, and personal biometrics to restore individuals to their peak energy levels each morning. Backed by leading Silicon Valley investors including Khosla Ventures and Y Combinator, it was named by Fast Company in 2018 as one of the Most Innovative Companies in Consumer Electronics. It was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in New York, United States.
Turning Point Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage structure-based drug design company for the discovery and development of precision medicines for cancer and other diseases. We are focusing on the design of novel chemical identities for established oncogene drivers with secondary resistant mutations, newly identified disease-driven targets, and potential targets regulating tumor microenvironment and tumor immunity.

iMicrobes

Pre Seed Round in 2015
Industrial Microbes designs and builds microbes that produce better chemicals with lower costs and lower carbon emissions. We use greenhouse gases as the raw materials, including biogas, natural gas, and carbon dioxide. We scale our process with global chemical producers.

ModernLend

Seed Round in 2015
ModernLend is an online lender using machine learning to underwrite and lend to creditworthy borrowers who don't have a full FICO history. By understanding your education, employment and financial background, we can determine your creditworthiness without requiring SSN or FICO credit score. ModernLend is a portfolio company in Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator, raised VC equity funding, won BBVA Bank’s Global FinTech Competition and Wired Money's Startup Stage Competition, and is currently partnering with a bank to issue credit cards customized for international citizens

Ripple

Series A in 2015
Ripple Labs, Inc. operates a global payments network that leverages blockchain technology to facilitate instant and low-cost international transactions. The company has developed RippleNet, a decentralized platform that connects banks, payment providers, digital asset exchanges, and corporations for seamless global money transfers. Ripple's product offerings include XRP, a digital asset designed for payments; xCurrent, which supports cross-border payment services for banks; xRapid, aimed at payment providers and financial institutions to manage liquidity costs; and xVia, a solution that allows corporates and financial institutions to send payments across networks using a standardized interface. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Ripple has expanded its presence with additional offices in major cities worldwide, including New York, London, Sydney, and Mumbai, among others. The company's solutions not only improve transaction efficiency but also help reduce foreign exchange exposure and counter-party risk for enterprises.

Zuiyou

Series A in 2015
Zuiyou is a social networking mobile application for sharing and discovering content such as recommendations, topics and videos.

Jetbay

Seed Round in 2015
Jetbay is a company that provides an online platform for foreign travelers to research and book their trips to China. It is a travel site and platform that is focused on the inbound travel market. It is currently available in its beta version. Jetbay is a venture-backed, Silicon Valley company in the United States, China, and Southeast Asia. It was founded in 2014 by Michael Pan and James Tan. It is based in Mountain View, California.

Chariot

Seed Round in 2015
Chariot Transit Inc. provides crowd-sourced commuting services in San Francisco, California. It also provides charter services to consumers and companies to reserve chariots for personal trips and corporate events. The company offers services through a fleet of chariots. It crowdsources future routes and pickup/drop-off stops by learning home and work address from existing riders. The company offers monthly pass and ticket options for riders. It serves commuters through iPhone or Android applications, as well its mobile Website. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in San Francisco, California. As of September 9, 2016, Chariot Transit Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Ford Smart Mobility LLC.

Sensel

Seed Round in 2015
Sensel, Inc. is a technology company based in Mountain View, California, founded in 2013 by Ilya Rosenberg and Aaron Zarraga. The company specializes in developing advanced input devices featuring multi-touch, pressure-sensitive technology, which aims to enhance user interaction in various creative fields such as music, art, and gaming. Sensel's flagship product, the PressureGrid, is a high-resolution sensor array designed to capture detailed force images, providing an additional dimension of control beyond traditional touch solutions. This innovative technology seeks to address issues of inaccuracy, latency, and power consumption found in existing input devices, allowing for more expressive and intuitive user experiences. With a growing team of over forty members and a diverse customer base that includes large-scale enterprise clients, Sensel is dedicated to redefining computer interaction by integrating pressure sensitivity and multi-touch capabilities into everyday computing.

NVBOTS

Convertible Note in 2015
NVBOTS specializes in automated 3D printing solutions that address complex industrial challenges. Their innovative technology allows for the printing of multiple metals in a single build, including stainless steel, titanium, and aluminum, among others. This capability is complemented by ultra-high-speed printing, which is over ten times faster than traditional methods, providing significant cost advantages. The company’s flagship product, the NVPro™, is a comprehensive 3D printing solution that features patented automated part removal, functioning as an automated factory in a box. It operates continuously and can be accessed from any device through a cloud-based interface, allowing users to print parts at their convenience while maintaining full control over the workflow. NVBOTS' commitment to disruptive innovation is further demonstrated through their research and development program, NVLABS, which focuses on advancing their 3D printing technology.

Popular Pays

Seed Round in 2014
Popular Pays, Inc. operates a platform that connects brands with content creators to facilitate the production of custom content. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional location in New York, the company offers a marketplace where brands and creators can collaborate effectively. Its platform includes features like a brief builder, creator profiles, in-app messaging, and API integrations, which streamline communication and campaign management. Popular Pays also has an in-house developed iOS app for creators and a dashboard for brands, providing tools for direct interaction and robust analytics. Additionally, the company partners with social media platforms, enhancing its service offerings for brands looking to engage with creators across various channels.

EquityZen

Seed Round in 2014
EquityZen Inc., founded in 2013 and based in New York, is a financial services company that operates an investment marketplace connecting shareholders of private companies with investors seeking alternative investment opportunities. The platform facilitates pre-IPO investments by allowing venture capital investors, family offices, hedge funds, and individual investors to invest through pooled vehicles that acquire shares in private technology companies. By unlocking the value of equity compensation, EquityZen enhances the liquidity options for startup employees and addresses associated risk concerns, ultimately benefiting all parties involved.

Sobrr

Seed Round in 2014
Developer of a social networking platform designed to promote new lifestyles by bringing modern technologies into everyday lives. The company's platform helps users to share content and meet new people freely, and with content that expires in 24 hours, users can be more spontaneous and less cautious with their interactions, enabling millennials to connect in a realistic and hassle-free way.

Apto Payments

Seed Round in 2014
Apto Payments Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in providing online payment solutions through its card issuance platform. Founded in 2014, the company enables businesses to issue various types of cards, including prepaid, debit, and credit cards. Apto Payments Inc. is particularly known for its Shift debit cards, which allow users to spend digital currencies, cryptocurrencies, and loyalty points. The platform supports transaction simulations and facilitates onboarding of test cardholders, while also enabling clients to configure webhook events. This functionality empowers companies to launch innovative and customer-focused card programs effectively.

EverString

Series A in 2014
EverString Technology Inc. operates a cloud-based predictive analytics platform designed for B2B companies to identify and engage with customer prospects. Founded in 2012 and based in San Mateo, California, the platform utilizes advanced analytics to track various features of prospects and analyze user data to identify customer characteristics. It offers predictive scoring, demand generation, and advertisement targeting, allowing clients to build new pipelines and improve conversion rates. The platform is tailored for sales and marketing professionals, providing tools to drive pipeline growth, close new customers, expand into new markets, and prioritize accounts through actionable insights. As of November 2020, EverString operates as a subsidiary of ZoomInfo Technologies Inc.

Ginkgo Bioworks

Seed Round in 2014
Ginkgo Bioworks, founded in 2008 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in biological engineering by designing, developing, and licensing custom microbes and organisms. The company focuses on discovering and producing a variety of molecules for applications in flavors, sweeteners, cosmetic ingredients, crop treatments, and pharmaceuticals. Additionally, Ginkgo Bioworks offers probiotic bacteria aimed at protecting against harmful infections and creates libraries of molecules for various uses. Its market reach includes sectors such as cultured ingredients, carbon mitigation, probiotics, and natural product discovery.

Orbeus

Seed Round in 2014
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.

Pipapai

Seed Round in 2014
Pipapai develops a cloud based platform to connect applicants with human resource personnels of a company. The platform helps in recruiting new staff members, allowing companies to build a harmonious relationship with its employees and broaden ideas to help in the recruitment process of the companies. Pipapai was founded on 2012 and is headquartered in Nanjing, China.
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