Samothrace Partners

Samothrace Partners, founded in 2013 and based in New York, is an angel investment group focused on connecting innovative and creative business models with necessary capital. The firm specializes in supporting entrepreneurs who are seeking to raise Angel or Series A and B financing. By providing financial backing and strategic guidance, Samothrace Partners aims to foster the growth of promising startups and facilitate their journey toward success.

Deb Bronston-Culp

Co-Founder

Donna Emma

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

5 past transactions

NMRKT

Seed Round in 2015
NMRKT, Inc. operates a platform that enables content creators, including bloggers, magazine publishers, YouTube personalities, and social media influencers, to establish their own online shops and monetize their influence. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, the company enhances audience engagement and revenue generation through its proprietary native commerce technology. This technology allows publishers to set up affiliate shops on their websites in under 30 minutes, utilizing an extensive affiliate product library that features over 200 million aggregated items. By connecting content providers with brands, NMRKT helps creators curate tailored product assortments for their audiences, effectively transforming readers into shoppers.

Groupize

Series A in 2014
Groupize, Inc. develops technology solutions designed to assist hotel chains and properties in managing online group requests and bookings. The company offers a customized white label site that enables planners to search for and book group accommodations while accessing real-time pricing and inventory. Its services include a lead management application, a lead distribution portal, and a planner relationship management system to streamline group lead processing. Additionally, Groupize provides an automated booking solution, a group management page for organizers, and social tools to facilitate communication and planning among group members. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Gloucester, Massachusetts, with a technology office in Boston, Groupize has formed partnerships with major hotel chains to enhance their online group revenue capabilities.

Rapt Media

Series B in 2014
Rapt Media, Inc. is a Boulder, Colorado-based company that provides a cloud-based interactive video authoring platform, enabling businesses and creative professionals to produce engaging videos for various applications, including marketing, education, and training. The platform facilitates the creation of interactive, non-linear videos that allow users to interact with content in real-time, enhancing viewer engagement and learning outcomes. Rapt Media also offers a range of services, including creative solutions, branching options, link outs, and strategic guidance. The platform's user-friendly drag-and-drop interface supports the deployment of videos across multiple devices, such as browsers, tablets, and mobile phones. Originally founded as FlixMaster in 2011, the company rebranded to Rapt Media in 2013 and has since become a subsidiary of Kaltura Inc.

Groupize

Series A in 2013
Groupize, Inc. develops technology solutions designed to assist hotel chains and properties in managing online group requests and bookings. The company offers a customized white label site that enables planners to search for and book group accommodations while accessing real-time pricing and inventory. Its services include a lead management application, a lead distribution portal, and a planner relationship management system to streamline group lead processing. Additionally, Groupize provides an automated booking solution, a group management page for organizers, and social tools to facilitate communication and planning among group members. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Gloucester, Massachusetts, with a technology office in Boston, Groupize has formed partnerships with major hotel chains to enhance their online group revenue capabilities.

Delectable

Seed Round in 2012
Delectable, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2011 that developed a comprehensive application for wine enthusiasts. The Delectable app allows users to tag and rate wines, maintain a personal log of wines they have enjoyed, and discover selections favored by friends, sommeliers, and winemakers. The platform also enables users to scan wine labels with their smartphones, accessing reviews and tasting notes from a community of wine lovers, which facilitates informed purchasing decisions. Delectable aims to simplify the wine discovery process, making it more accessible and enjoyable for consumers. As of December 2016, Delectable operates as a subsidiary of Vinous Media LLC.
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