Refiners I

Refiners I is a venture capital fund managed by The Refiners, an accelerator established in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California. The fund primarily focuses on investing in pre-seed and seed-stage startups across both business-to-consumer and business-to-business sectors. Recognizing the unique challenges faced by international entrepreneurs, The Refiners offers a specialized three-month program that provides funding, networking, and mentorship opportunities within the dynamic environment of Silicon Valley. The goal is to equip startups with the essential tools and expertise needed to expand their vision and scale globally, ensuring they receive comprehensive support tailored to their specific needs.

Geraldine Le Meur

Co-Founder and General Partner

Past deals in Blogging

Jogabo

Seed Round in 2017
Jogabo, Inc. is a mobile application designed for soccer enthusiasts, enabling users to discover, organize, and participate in soccer games worldwide. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the app provides features for scheduling games, inviting friends or new players, and tracking individual performance metrics such as goals and trends. Users can analyze their playing habits, compare statistics with others, and share their soccer experiences, including activities and photos, with friends. By facilitating connections among players, Jogabo aims to enhance the social aspect of soccer while promoting active participation in the sport.

BluPods

Seed Round in 2016
BluPods, Inc. is a messaging platform designed to enhance parent engagement within schools and the broader educational ecosystem. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Corte Madera, California, the company offers a mobile application that facilitates the creation and distribution of relevant content for school communities. This platform allows youth sports coaches to share results, collect fees, and communicate location changes, while enabling teachers to gather survey responses, organize class events, and request volunteers. By integrating with school district systems, BluPods leverages data to provide "Integrated Actionable Messaging for Families," which streamlines communications related to activities such as field trips, parent-teacher conferences, and volunteering. The platform aims to save educators time and improve engagement metrics, including response rates and volunteer support.
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