SparkLabs Global Ventures

Sparklabs Global is a venture capital firm founded in 2013, based in California, that specializes in seed-stage investments in technology-enabled companies. The firm focuses on diverse industries including SaaS, healthcare, education, IoT, fintech, mobile, commerce, HR, gaming, security, and virtual reality. With a team of experienced entrepreneurs and operators located in major global hubs such as London, Tel Aviv, Seoul, Singapore, and Palo Alto, Sparklabs Global aims to identify exceptional talent and support entrepreneurs in developing, growing, and scaling their businesses across various markets. The firm initially launched with a $30 million seed-stage fund, emphasizing investment in early-stage companies poised for rapid innovation and growth.

Rob Das

Venture Partner

Jessica Jackley

General Partner

Jackie Kostas

Venture Partner

C. Jimmy Lin

Venture Partner

Bernard Moon

Co-Founder and Partner

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Tella

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of an English conversation education service platform intended to help learners improve their English proficiency. The company's platform provides chatting and real-time correction services from native-speaking instructors, analyzes students' English chat data with natural language processing technology, and incorporates features such as class reservation and attendance notification, enabling non-native English speakers to improve proficiency through customized learning content.

bitsensing

Seed Round in 2018
Bitsensing is a South Korean startup established in 2018 that specializes in radar technology to create innovative smart city solutions aimed at enhancing the quality of life for citizens. The company's product lineup includes the Traffic Radar, which provides real-time traffic data such as vehicle count and speed, and the Virtual Fence, a device that detects intrusions without physical barriers. Additionally, Bitsensing develops a 4D Imaging Radar that supports autonomous driving by offering high-resolution, point-cloud-based detection and tracking capabilities in various environments. These technologies leverage artificial intelligence to foster smarter living conditions and improve overall urban safety and efficiency.

Stipop (YC S21)

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Stipop is a white-label sticker API solution that empowers apps to provide great functional stickers. Our sticker API will help you engage users, lead the market trend, and bring immediate impact to your services. With over 250,000+ stickers for messages, video and profile icons, created by 7,000 global artists, we are improving the daily communication of millions of users around the world. Add some fun and empathy with stickers and enrich your chat experience.

Gideon

Seed Round in 2018
Gideon Brothers d.o.o. is a robotics engineering company that specializes in developing autonomous, mobile, collaborative, and modular robots designed for unstructured, indoor human environments. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Zagreb, Croatia, with an additional office in Osijek, the company focuses on creating robot platforms and autonomy technologies applicable across various industries. Gideon Brothers is recognized as one of the largest robotics engineering firms in Central and Southeastern Europe, highlighting its significant role in advancing robotic solutions for complex industrial settings.

VITCON

Series A in 2018
VITCON Inc. is a South Korean company specializing in Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. The company develops MODLINK, an innovative built-in controller that integrates advanced software and hardware technology. This product allows users, including those without software engineering backgrounds, to easily configure and utilize IoT applications. Additionally, VITCON offers a platform for machine management that leverages artificial intelligence to monitor and control mechanical equipment. This platform enables users to remotely manage machinery in various environments, such as factories and farms, through smartphone applications, providing a user-friendly interface for real-time monitoring and control.

Populus

Angel Round in 2018
Trusted by more than 70 cities around the world, Populus is a comprehensive digital solution that empowers cities to manage their streets, and develop data-driven policies with access to data from mobility operators (shared bikes, scooters, and cars).

Messari

Seed Round in 2018
Messari, Inc. operates a distributed data library focused on crypto assets, providing essential information about various projects, including their funding, development history, governance, and supply schedules related to inflation and vesting. Founded in 2018 and based in New York, the company aims to enhance transparency and facilitate informed decision-making within the crypto asset community. Its platform combines a global research database with a suite of data visualization and asset discovery tools, catering to researchers, investors, and regulators. By offering qualitative and quantitative analytics, Messari enables stakeholders to navigate the complexities of the crypto and Web3 landscapes with greater confidence.

Clausematch

Seed Round in 2017
ClauseMatch Limited is a financial technology company based in London that specializes in cloud-based solutions for document management and trading agreements. Founded in 2012, it offers a software-as-a-service platform designed to enhance productivity for compliance, legal, finance, and risk teams. The company's flagship product features a collaborative online editor that streamlines workflows, captures comments and approvals, and maintains a comprehensive audit trail, thereby minimizing human error and providing better oversight for management. ClauseMatch's platform is utilized by global banks for centralized policy management, regulatory change management, and the organization of internal documentation. By improving the efficiency of document handling, ClauseMatch aims to save time and resources while reducing operational risks.

SensorFlow

Seed Round in 2017
SensorFlow is a Singapore-based company focused on creating smart, energy-efficient hotel environments. Funded by the government, the company provides wireless room automation and energy management solutions that are both flexible and easy to install. Their innovative tools include energy meters that measure consumption and track data in real-time, allowing hotels to achieve energy savings of up to 30% per room annually. By offering affordable and sustainable solutions, SensorFlow aims to contribute to a greener world while enhancing operational efficiency in the hospitality industry.

KroniKar.ai

Seed Round in 2017
KroniKare AI-based system helps with early detection of complications such as infection, undermining and blood circulation problems. This can significantly reduce costs for chronic wound care from faster recovery of patients to productivity gains and upskilling of junior nurses.

Hydroleap

Seed Round in 2017
Hydroleap Pte Ltd, established in 2016 and headquartered in Singapore, specializes in the development and manufacture of advanced wastewater treatment equipment. The company offers innovative, environmentally friendly solutions that utilize cutting-edge electrical processes to replace traditional chemical treatments. Hydroleap's technology effectively addresses the challenges posed by wastewater containing high levels of suspended solids, oil, and heavy metals. In addition to equipment manufacturing, the company provides performance analysis testing, consulting services, and equipment deployment, helping clients achieve efficient water recycling through its electrical and membrane treatment systems.

Movel AI

Seed Round in 2017
Movel AI delivers human-like precision and movements to robots; combining sensor fusion, vision and machine learning & artificial intelligence technologies. The robotics startup building AI-based autonomous navigation software for robots was founded in December 2016 and is backed by 500 Startups, SGInnovate and Enterprise Singapore. Movel AI’s solutions are tailored to customers across different industries, applications and needs; from AGVs (automated guided vehicles) traversing factory grounds for logistical movements, to inspection robots scanning structural defects within multi-storey buildings, to enabling automated navigation in personal mobility devices.

MicroSec

Seed Round in 2017
MicroSec Pte Ltd. is a cybersecurity company based in Singapore, specializing in security solutions for Internet of Things (IoT) and operational technology devices. Founded in 2016, MicroSec focuses on providing enterprise-grade security capabilities, integrating advanced authentication, encryption, and access control methods to protect sensitive data and systems. The company employs machine learning and anomaly detection systems to intelligently identify tampering and misuse of devices, enhancing overall cybersecurity resilience. MicroSec aims to secure various sectors, including automotive, smart city infrastructure, and Industry 4.0, through its innovative and lightweight solutions that ensure seamless integration and robust protection against cyber threats.

UIlicious

Seed Round in 2017
Uilicious Private Limited, founded in 2016 and based in Singapore, offers an innovative test automation solution aimed at enhancing the user interface testing of web applications. The company's platform allows online businesses to continuously monitor user journeys and detect errors with minimal effort. Unlike traditional UI testing tools, which often struggle to keep pace with rapid changes, Uilicious employs a patented ambiguity resolution test engine. This technology enables users to write tests using simple instructions that can be understood and created by non-engineers, making it accessible to a wider audience. The platform supports multiple browsers and resolutions, facilitating the accurate identification of elements within web applications through dynamic code analysis. With Uilicious, organizations can efficiently express, simulate, and validate user journeys, significantly reducing the time required for continuous testing.

VRCollab

Seed Round in 2017
VRCollab Pte. Ltd. is a Singapore-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in developing VRcollab, a collaborative multiuser virtual reality platform designed for architects and engineers. The platform facilitates internal meetings and client interactions, enhancing the design review process. VRcollab LITE enables the conversion of Building Information Modeling (BIM) into a format suitable for design reviews, construction coordination, and building requirement approvals. Its "Merge" function allows for the integration of BIM models created in different software, streamlining workflows for consultants. The platform supports multi-user VR functionality, promoting effective communication among teams, whether they are in the same physical space or collaborating remotely. Additionally, VRcollab STUDIO is tailored for the CAVE system, allowing architecture and construction professionals to view and interact with BIM models through 3D glasses, further enriched by Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) features and automated document generation.

SousChef

Seed Round in 2017
SousChef Pte. Ltd. is a Singapore-based company that specializes in developing modular, plug-and-play automation technology for the beverage industry. Founded in 2016, the company offers solutions that allow beverage retailers to automate the preparation of complex drinks, ensuring speed and consistency. SousChef provides customized configurations tailored to the needs of beverage retail outlets and brands, as well as self-service system setups for office pantries and concept bars. Additionally, the company leases automated bar counters for use at music festivals and corporate events, enhancing the efficiency of beverage dispensing in various settings.

Immerzen Labs

Seed Round in 2017
Immerzen Labs Pte. Ltd., established in 2016 and headquartered in Singapore, specializes in the development of advanced technologies for spatial computing. The company focuses on creating 3D audio through sophisticated signal processing, machine learning, and computational optimization, primarily targeting the gaming and film sectors. Additionally, Immerzen Labs is working on a cloud-based platform for urban intelligence applications, utilizing 3D maps and geo-spatial data. This platform aims to facilitate city-scale simulation and analytics, enabling the storage, simulation, analysis, and visualization of large-scale spatial models and data. Through these innovations, Immerzen Labs seeks to make a significant impact on urbanization and improve the quality of life in cities.

Sky Labs

Seed Round in 2017
Sky Labs is focused on developing a ring-type Cardio Tracker, known as CART, designed for continuous monitoring of atrial fibrillation, a prevalent condition affecting many individuals over 40. Atrial fibrillation often goes undiagnosed due to its intermittent nature and lack of severe symptoms. CART addresses this challenge by offering three key features: comfort as a wearable device, automatic operation without user intervention, and medical-grade accuracy based on established diagnostic methods. Users can wear CART daily, even while showering, and it continuously detects and records atrial fibrillation, allowing for real-time tracking and management of heart health through a smartphone app. The initial target market includes 200,000 atrial fibrillation patients in Finland, with a broader global market of around 300 million potential users. Sky Labs is conducting clinical trials in collaboration with Seoul National University Hospital and is partnering with Bayer to innovate in the healthcare sector.

Transcelestial

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Transcelestial Technologies Pte. Ltd., established in 2016 and based in Singapore, specializes in developing a long-distance, point-to-point wireless communication network using laser technology. This innovative infrastructure aims to provide a high-speed space data network applicable to both terrestrial and satellite communication. By leveraging lasers, Transcelestial's network is designed to transmit data at speeds up to 1000 times faster than existing technologies, offering robust connectivity that is resistant to jamming and does not require spectrum pre-allocation or regulatory compliance. Their solutions are intended to enhance global communication capabilities across various sectors, including ground and deep-space applications.

Ackcio

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Ackcio Pte. Ltd., established in 2016 and based in Singapore, specializes in developing wireless monitoring systems tailored for construction sites and other industrial applications. The company offers real-time, reliable solutions that integrate with various industrial sensors to wirelessly transmit critical data. This data is then stored and analyzed, enabling clients to make informed decisions regarding their projects. By providing timely information, Ackcio's technology helps industries reduce time and costs while enhancing safety by preventing potential disasters.

Spinlist

Seed Round in 2016
Spinlist Inc. is a music streaming application based in Los Angeles, California, that enables users to discover, create, and share playlists across various streaming services. Launched in 2015, the mobile application is compatible with both iOS and Android devices, allowing users to create and import playlists and stream music from anywhere. Spinlist's platform aims to enhance the listening experience by providing users with a simple way to view and share the music they enjoy. Through its user-friendly interface, Spinlist fosters a community around music sharing and discovery.

Pay By Group

Seed Round in 2016
Pay By Group's white-label checkout solution is the fastest way for any merchant to integrate group-payment and installment capabilities into their online checkout. Our clients span travel, e-commerce, and healthcare and love the fact we increase conversions by 27% or more for this highly lucrative business segment.

H2, Inc.

Series A in 2016
H2, Inc. is a company that specializes in health management solutions through its cloud-based platform, which enables users to monitor and manage blood glucose levels. The company provides a mobile application that facilitates patients in tracking their blood sugar readings and related activities. This platform also allows healthcare professionals to access real-time data on patients' blood glucose levels. Additionally, H2, Inc. offers a smart cable that connects traditional glucose meters to smartphones, enhancing the data synchronization process. Founded in 2013, the company is headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, and markets its products through online retailers in Taiwan and the United States.

Lifesum

Series B in 2016
Lifesum is a Swedish digital health startup founded in 2013 and headquartered in Stockholm. The company focuses on empowering individuals to lead healthier and happier lives through the use of applied psychology and technology. Its fitness application provides users with tools to plan their diets, track meals and calorie intake, and access dietary tips and feedback. By offering a subscription-based service, Lifesum makes it convenient for users to develop sustainable eating habits and improve their overall well-being. Recognized as one of Stockholm's most promising startups, Lifesum aims to influence lifestyle changes that contribute to improved health outcomes.

H2O Hospitality

Seed Round in 2015
H2O Hospitality, Ltd. specializes in hospitality management services for hotels and lodgings in the Korean and Japanese markets. Founded in 2015 and based in Seoul, the company has emerged as the largest vacation rental management provider in these regions. H2O Hospitality automates operational processes through its proprietary property management system, which efficiently manages reservations, inventory, and housekeeping without the need for on-site staff. This automation significantly reduces fixed operational costs while enhancing the yield of the managed facilities. The company offers a range of services, including profit management, customer call response, online sales and marketing, and review management, which collectively support vacation rental owners in optimizing their property management and increasing customer satisfaction.

Origin

Seed Round in 2015
Origin is a fully digital, front-to-back issuance platform for the global debt capital markets, simplifying the process for bond issuance globally.

WayWearable

Venture Round in 2015
WayWearable, a ‘beauty-appliance’ company based in Seoul, Korea, has created the first total personal skincare companion that fits in your purse. The WAY device is the size of a compact powder case, but includes an array of advanced biometric and environmental sensors that it uses to make personalized skincare recommendations through its companion app. Developed in close consultation with a dermatologist, WAY helps people make smarter skincare decisions that last a lifetime. They recently joined Sparklabs, one of Asia’s top business accelerators, to bring their unique technology product to market and have kicked off an Indiegogo campaign to fund production. Their Vision - WayWearble is dedicated to improving the lives of women, by helping them more effectively manage their skin care routine, and ultimately improve health and well-being. While WAY is a first step, the company has ambitions to continue developing innovative new products that harness advances in technology, with a particular focus on the women’s health and beauty industry. In the future WayWearable will continue to develop their solutions for making more targeted and accurate suggestions of specific products that address the unique skin concerns of women, while providing deeper, personal insights into maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Hullabalu

Seed Round in 2015
Hullabalu is a New York City-based company focused on creating engaging stories for children that promote strong values and positive character development. Drawing inspiration from fantastical worlds and classic tales, Hullabalu develops original story series featuring a cast of characters, vibrant illustrations, music, and interactive activities. Their approach aims to provide children with enjoyable narratives that not only entertain but also instill meaningful lessons and values.

Mino Games

Seed Round in 2015
Mino Games is a mobile gaming studio focused on developing free-to-play games across various genres. Known for its successful title Mino Monsters, which has garnered over 13 million downloads and ranked among the top 50 grossing mobile games, the studio is dedicated to creating engaging experiences for a global audience. Based in Montreal, Mino Games combines the talents of engineers, artists, and analysts to produce games that resonate with players for years. Their latest offering, Cat Game, has achieved a spot in the App Store's Top 100 Grossing Chart in Canada during its soft launch, demonstrating strong early performance. The company aims to expand its team with ambitious talent to support the growth of Cat Game and future projects as it continues to establish itself in the competitive mobile gaming industry.

WaHome

Seed Round in 2015
WaHome is a home cleaning service matching platform. It connects cleaners to clients across Seoul. Moreover, WaHome provides safe and trustworthy helpers who have completed cleaning training. The company was founded in 2015.

Dating LATAM

Seed Round in 2015
Dating LATAM S.A.C. is an online dating company founded in 2013 and headquartered in Miraflores, Peru. It specializes in the development of a mobile dating application called Mi Media Manzana, which utilizes a matchmaking algorithm to connect singles looking for long-term relationships. The company has expanded its presence across Latin America, establishing operations in Mexico, Colombia, and Chile, where it offers localized and customized solutions tailored to the unique preferences of users in each country.

DocDoc

Series A in 2015
DocDoc is a patient intelligence empowerment company that aims to help patients make informed healthcare decisions. Utilizing a technology-driven platform, DocDoc integrates AI-powered doctor discovery, telemedicine, and digital services to enhance the patient experience and improve healthcare outcomes. The company collaborates with medically trained professionals to rigorously evaluate physicians, clinics, and hospitals based on their quality of care and expertise. By analyzing national records and confirming credentials, DocDoc creates a comprehensive database that matches patients with highly qualified doctors tailored to their specific needs. This approach benefits all stakeholders: patients receive top-notch medical care, physicians gain recognition for their specialties, and insurance companies and employers enhance their offerings. The service is provided free of charge to healthcare providers, ensuring transparency and eliminating conflicts of interest. Overall, DocDoc seeks to transform healthcare accessibility and affordability while empowering patients in their healthcare journeys.

Urbanbase

Seed Round in 2015
Urbanbase Inc. is a South Korean company founded in 2014 that specializes in a design platform transforming two-dimensional floor plans into three-dimensional models. The company has developed patented technology that allows for the rapid conversion of 2D designs into 3D, augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality (VR) formats. Urbanbase provides a consumer-facing VR home furnishing platform and an AR mobile application, enhancing the interior design experience. Additionally, it offers a business-to-business sales tool utilizing its internally developed 3D, AR, and VR APIs, which serve a variety of sectors, including real estate, home design, and retail. Urbanbase's clientele includes notable companies such as LG, iLoom, and Daelim, as well as over 40 other interior and furniture businesses.

Zanbato

Series B in 2015
Zanbato, Inc., founded in 2010 and based in Mountain View, California, operates as a private securities crossing network that offers software solutions for private placement professionals. The company develops an integrated technology platform that enhances the private placement process by centralizing access, improving analytics, and streamlining workflows. Its platform supports real-time communication with market operators, participant vetting, and order verification while ensuring the privacy of orders and identities. Zanbato serves a diverse clientele, including broker-dealers, fund managers, wealth managers, institutional investors, and government entities. By facilitating market data, counter-party verification, and order execution, Zanbato aims to create an efficient private market that allocates capital effectively to innovative ideas and emerging talent.

Stayes

Seed Round in 2015
Stayes Inc. is an online platform based in Seoul, South Korea, that facilitates connections between unrented flats and expatriates seeking extended stays. The platform allows users to plan their living arrangements in South Korea by providing access to local agencies, housing options, and related services. Founded by Ralph Lee, Stayes aims to streamline the process of finding suitable accommodations for individuals relocating to or residing in the country.

Castle

Seed Round in 2015
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.

DoubleMe

Pre Seed Round in 2015
DoubleMe, Inc. specializes in developing advanced 3D capture systems aimed at enhancing holographic reality experiences. Founded in 2014 and based in San Jose, California, the company offers HoloPortal, a system that transforms 2D videos into dynamic 3D models in real-time, catering to diverse markets such as gaming, 3D animation, virtual and augmented reality, and 3D printing. Additionally, DoubleMe provides Voxelo, a viewpoint video player for Windows that allows users to view 3D videos of real captured scenes. The technology is particularly adept at capturing moving subjects like humans and animals, as well as still objects such as furniture, enabling rich and interactive 3D content creation from multiple camera angles.

Aire

Seed Round in 2015
Aire provides credit assessment services that gives people a new credit score to help them qualify for essential financial products. Aire is committed to helping people with the world of credit. They work with financial institutions by enhancing their ability to reach more customers and serve them responsibly. They are authorised & regulated in the UK by the FCA to provide credit references as one of the newest entrants in this sector. The company was founded on 2014 and based in London.

Insensi

Seed Round in 2015
Insensi is a team of 13 NY-based hardware and software engineers, designers and operations people building the Family Communications Platform with both a hardware (The ILY Phone) and a software component (the ILY app for iOS / Android). Backed by Felicis (behind Dropcam, Fitbit), Collaborative Fund (Kickstarter, Lyft, Kano) and people like David Marcus (Head of Facebook Messenger). Product Description: ILY is the Family Phone™ for your home, a new kind of communication device for families. It makes regular, everyday conversations effortless, whether you are 3 or 93, regardless of location and tech savviness, by connecting everyone with just one tap. So whether you’re a traveling parent or have family living far away, ILY gives your family – young or old – the power to communicate on their terms. Family has never been simpler, kids can connect to anyone in the family, on any device with apps for smartphones, tablets and desktops. ILY is building the Family Communications Platform.

Mi Media Manzana

Seed Round in 2015
Mi Media Manzana is a prominent online dating platform in Latin America, established in 2014, and has become the most downloaded mobile application in the "Dating" category on the Google Play Store across various countries, including Colombia, Chile, Peru, and Mexico. The platform primarily targets adults over 35 who are seeking long-term relationships. Mi Media Manzana emphasizes three core principles: compatibility, by matching users based on shared interests rather than random profiles; authenticity, by rigorously preventing fake accounts and ensuring real interactions; and exclusivity, by allowing only single users on the platform and expelling those in ongoing relationships to promote fidelity and monogamy. Through its Android and web-based services, Mi Media Manzana aims to facilitate meaningful connections among its users while fostering a trustworthy online dating environment.

Squirrel

Seed Round in 2014
Squirrel is an award-winning banking app that helps people regain control of their finances. Squirrel is an automatic budgeting account that splits their salary up into their bills, savings, and a weekly allowance to spend on whatever they like. No more overspending. No more overdraft. No more worries.

Evain

Venture Round in 2014
Evain is a South Korea-based company located in Gwangju that specializes in developing mobile applications aimed at enhancing user experiences through technology. The company focuses on creating solutions for electronic newspapers and spam number search, as well as offering a variety of artificial intelligence applications. These applications include a survey system, spam judgment AI, and spam blocking software, which help users protect themselves from voice phishing and unwanted calls. By leveraging collective intelligence, Evain strives to improve the quality of life for its users through its innovative IT solutions.

Mino Games

Seed Round in 2014
Mino Games is a mobile gaming studio focused on developing free-to-play games across various genres. Known for its successful title Mino Monsters, which has garnered over 13 million downloads and ranked among the top 50 grossing mobile games, the studio is dedicated to creating engaging experiences for a global audience. Based in Montreal, Mino Games combines the talents of engineers, artists, and analysts to produce games that resonate with players for years. Their latest offering, Cat Game, has achieved a spot in the App Store's Top 100 Grossing Chart in Canada during its soft launch, demonstrating strong early performance. The company aims to expand its team with ambitious talent to support the growth of Cat Game and future projects as it continues to establish itself in the competitive mobile gaming industry.

Deserve

Seed Round in 2014
Deserve, Inc. is a financial services company based in Menlo Park, California, that specializes in providing credit cards and financial products to international students in the United States. Founded in 2012 and rebranded from Tremus, Inc. in 2017, Deserve utilizes a unique approach to assess creditworthiness by considering factors beyond traditional credit history, such as education, major, cost of education, initial funding sources, and future employability. This innovative method addresses the challenges faced by young individuals who often lack a credit history, thereby enabling them to access fair credit opportunities. Deserve's compliance framework adheres to stringent legal standards, incorporating enhanced identity verification and consistent lending practices to ensure security. The company's streamlined process from application to account management is designed to be simple and efficient, reflecting its commitment to helping customers achieve financial independence.

MangoPlate

Seed Round in 2014
MangoPlate is a mobile application that helps users discover personalized dining recommendations. It allows users to find and share restaurant suggestions, post reviews and photos, and explore curated guides created by editors and influential bloggers. The application operates on a comprehensive database of restaurants and employs algorithms that consider various factors such as cuisine type, ratings, and location to enhance the user experience. MangoPlate is accessible on both iOS and Android platforms, making it a versatile tool for locating local dining options.

Knowre

Venture Round in 2014
Knowre Korea Inc. is an education technology company that focuses on developing an adaptive digital learning platform to enhance students' educational experiences. Founded in 2012 and based in Seoul, South Korea, Knowre's platform provides detailed assessments of students' knowledge structures, enabling the creation of personalized curricula tailored to individual learning styles and progress. The technology identifies learning gaps and offers algorithmically generated support, allowing students to engage in a fun and interactive learning environment. Additionally, the platform equips teachers with comprehensive data and insights to effectively evaluate and support their students. Knowre collaborates with schools, private education companies, and other organizations to help students achieve their full potential. As of 2018, Knowre operates as a subsidiary of Daekyo Co., Ltd.

Flow State Media

Seed Round in 2014
Flow State Media, Inc. is a gaming company based in Burlingame, California, that specializes in developing social and mobile games. Founded in 2012, the company is backed by angel investors and aims to produce high-quality games that are both accessible and engaging. The team at Flow State Media has extensive experience in the gaming industry, having contributed to popular franchises such as Call of Duty, Zynga Poker, FarmVille, and Midnight Club. By focusing on creating simple, social, and polished gaming experiences, Flow State Media aspires to reach a wide audience and achieve significant success in the competitive gaming market.

Brewbot

Seed Round in 2014
Brewbot, Inc. is a company that specializes in designing and manufacturing stainless-steel-and-wood beer brewing machines and systems. Founded in 2013 and based in San Carlos, California, Brewbot also offers a mobile application that enables users to brew beer and track the brewing process. The company's products and services cater to a diverse clientele, including restaurants, bars, breweries, and companies in the United Kingdom and the United States. In addition to its brewing systems, Brewbot provides a recipe platform that allows users to download or create various beer recipes, enhancing the brewing experience for both amateur and professional brewers. With a multidisciplinary team based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Brewbot combines expertise from various fields, reflecting its commitment to innovation in the brewing industry.

Andela

Seed Round in 2014
Andela is a global talent network that specializes in recruiting and managing software developers from emerging markets, particularly in Africa. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, the company provides training and mentorship to prepare developers for roles with companies worldwide. Through its platform, Andela connects leading organizations like GitHub and Cloudflare with highly skilled engineering talent, enabling businesses to scale their teams efficiently and cost-effectively. The company focuses on identifying the top 1% of software developers, fostering a network that empowers developers while facilitating job opportunities. Andela operates as a distributed organization across four continents and has garnered support from notable investors, including Generation Investment Management and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.

CwaveSoft

Seed Round in 2014
CwaveSoft Inc. is an online gaming studio based in Seoul, South Korea, that specializes in developing action games. Founded in 2013 by a former head director of Nexon, the company aims to provide engaging and challenging gaming experiences for players. By focusing on PC game genres, CwaveSoft enables game developers to concentrate on creating innovative and entertaining content for the gaming community.

Out of the Box

Seed Round in 2014
Out of the Box

MyGoGames

Seed Round in 2014
My GO games (OTCQB: MYGG) is a publicly traded, on-line, ethical action game developer for outdoor enthusiasts. CEO Danny Hammett has extensive experience, leadership and sponsor contracts enabling the company to build a Games Universe of over 30 outdoors games. MYGG takes a proven outdoor action formula - recognized branding combined with fast paced hunting /fishing /riding/boating/camping, and outdoor enthusiast activities with a low barrier to entry - and puts it in a graphically rich MMO world specifically crafted for the over 500 million hunting, fishing, and outdoor enthusiasts, globally. Players can hike trails, camp out in the wilderness, try their hand at fishing, use firearms and bows against targets or various wild game animals, encounter numerous outdoor celebrities, and experience a variety of other games and activities with a central lodge focus. GO is designed to combine humanity’s oldest social experiences with the most powerful social networking tools available online.

Genies

Seed Round in 2014
Genies, Inc. is a mobile application company based in Venice, California, that specializes in the creation of personalized digital avatars. Founded in 2017, Genies allows users to design their own avatars with a wide range of clothing and facial options, enabling them to express their identity in social media and messaging platforms. The company also offers an Avatar Agency and SDK, facilitating the integration of avatars into various aspects of culture and commerce. In addition to avatar creation, Genies develops a social sharing application targeted at college students, allowing them to share experiences and engage with brands. This platform enables students to earn recognition through snaps (likes) from peers and redeem them for rewards, while brands can connect with this desirable demographic. Genies aims to enhance user engagement and provide brands with opportunities to sell exclusive digital goods through their interactive avatar experiences.

Soundwave

Venture Round in 2014
Soundwave Analytics Limited is a music discovery application that enables users to view in real-time the songs being played by others around them. Founded in 2012 in Dublin, Ireland, by Brendan O’Driscoll, Aidan Sliney, and Craig Watson, the app allows users to create charts based on specific locations, social circles, and preferences while filtering by time and genre. Before its acquisition by Spotify in January 2016, Soundwave attracted over 1.5 million users across 190 countries and tracked more than 150 million song plays. The app has received recognition for its innovation, being named "Best Innovation in Music" by Apple and featured in Google’s Android "Editors Choice" section. Soundwave's unique capability to track music listening habits in real-time has positioned it as a notable player in the music streaming industry.

TimeCast

Seed Round in 2014
TIMECAST (타임캐스트) is a smartphone app development and consultancy company offering entertainment content and social networking services for professional developers. Their service portfolio is extended to provide mobile content planning and development, mobile services platform development, and consulting. Since its inception, TIMECAST has managed to develop a diverse portfolio of over 20 iOS-compatible mobile apps, games and ebooks that include Draggling, Reflect Ball, SignReplay, The Kids Songs, Timing Wolf, Witch’s Puzzle box, Delight, iSword, EveryFace, and WORD7. TIMECAST, a subsidiary of Nexon, was established in March 2010 in Seoul, Korea.

Parko

Seed Round in 2014
Parko develops crowdsourced parking solutions to collect and analyze data on drivers’ parking behaviors to deliver intelligent parking availability information. It offers PARKODATA, which provides parking availability information for any area at every hour of the day; PARKOANALYTICS, an in-depth insight and analysis of user behavior by analyzing data from up to nine sensors on users’ smartphone; and PARKOLASTMILE, which provides users with the efficient route for finding parking with turn-by-turn and voice-guided directions to find on-street parking, as well as provides the estimated parking search time, real-time updates from other drivers, and navigation to the closest or cheapest parking lot available for those times when on-street parking isn’t possible. The company also provides PARKOONTIME, a door-to-door estimated time of arrival solution that provides information on how long it will take to reach the destination’s vicinity; how long it will take on average to find a parking spot; and the time needed to walk from the parking spot to the final stop. The company is based in Herzliya, Israel with additional offices in Paris, France; and San Francisco, California.

Aire

Seed Round in 2014
Aire provides credit assessment services that gives people a new credit score to help them qualify for essential financial products. Aire is committed to helping people with the world of credit. They work with financial institutions by enhancing their ability to reach more customers and serve them responsibly. They are authorised & regulated in the UK by the FCA to provide credit references as one of the newest entrants in this sector. The company was founded on 2014 and based in London.

Tryum

Seed Round in 2014
Tryum is a relationship science company that enables retailers to build personal relationships with their customers and help them deliver brand experiences, based on who their customers are and what they want. It supports retailers capture their data and align to a customer, to provide them with a central customer view. Tryum also provides a rewards and campaign engine that allows retailers to tailor the right rewards and experiences to the right customer. It is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

Gust Pay

Seed Round in 2014
Gust Pay (Pty) Ltd. is a mobile payment application based in Cape Town, South Africa, designed for both iPhone and Android users. The platform enhances mobile commerce by streamlining the payment process, allowing users to make transactions with minimal effort through a simple interface that requires just their name, two taps, and a swipe. Gust Pay also features location services to help users find and navigate to nearby merchants, utilizing both 2D maps and augmented reality in its iOS version. Additionally, the company specializes in cashless events, integrating NFC wristbands with its smartphone app to provide a seamless payment experience at music and sports events. Founded in 2012 by a team of entrepreneurs, Gust Pay aims to improve the mobile payment landscape by combining efficiency with user-friendly technology.

Clausematch

Seed Round in 2014
ClauseMatch Limited is a financial technology company based in London that specializes in cloud-based solutions for document management and trading agreements. Founded in 2012, it offers a software-as-a-service platform designed to enhance productivity for compliance, legal, finance, and risk teams. The company's flagship product features a collaborative online editor that streamlines workflows, captures comments and approvals, and maintains a comprehensive audit trail, thereby minimizing human error and providing better oversight for management. ClauseMatch's platform is utilized by global banks for centralized policy management, regulatory change management, and the organization of internal documentation. By improving the efficiency of document handling, ClauseMatch aims to save time and resources while reducing operational risks.

Squirrel

Seed Round in 2014
Squirrel is an award-winning banking app that helps people regain control of their finances. Squirrel is an automatic budgeting account that splits their salary up into their bills, savings, and a weekly allowance to spend on whatever they like. No more overspending. No more overdraft. No more worries.

Code Kingdoms

Seed Round in 2014
Code Kingdoms is an online platform for kids to learn to code. We believe that kids should be given the opportunity to learn one of the essential creative skills for the 21st century - code literacy. They should have the chance to be creative with code and use it to build things they love. We built our code editor so that kids can ‘mod’ existing games, build their own and program hardware using the best technology available.

Stitch

Seed Round in 2014
Stitch is a mobile-first sales productivity platform designed to enhance the efficiency of salespeople. Its primary offering is a mobile email application that enables sales professionals to communicate swiftly and effectively by providing them with essential information and insights at their fingertips. In an increasingly competitive landscape, Stitch emphasizes the importance of being responsive, allowing salespeople to address prospects' inquiries promptly, rather than delaying responses. By focusing on mobile accessibility, Stitch aims to empower sales teams to build stronger customer relationships and close more deals efficiently.

Genies

Seed Round in 2014
Genies, Inc. is a mobile application company based in Venice, California, that specializes in the creation of personalized digital avatars. Founded in 2017, Genies allows users to design their own avatars with a wide range of clothing and facial options, enabling them to express their identity in social media and messaging platforms. The company also offers an Avatar Agency and SDK, facilitating the integration of avatars into various aspects of culture and commerce. In addition to avatar creation, Genies develops a social sharing application targeted at college students, allowing them to share experiences and engage with brands. This platform enables students to earn recognition through snaps (likes) from peers and redeem them for rewards, while brands can connect with this desirable demographic. Genies aims to enhance user engagement and provide brands with opportunities to sell exclusive digital goods through their interactive avatar experiences.

Lifesum

Series A in 2014
Lifesum is a Swedish digital health startup founded in 2013 and headquartered in Stockholm. The company focuses on empowering individuals to lead healthier and happier lives through the use of applied psychology and technology. Its fitness application provides users with tools to plan their diets, track meals and calorie intake, and access dietary tips and feedback. By offering a subscription-based service, Lifesum makes it convenient for users to develop sustainable eating habits and improve their overall well-being. Recognized as one of Stockholm's most promising startups, Lifesum aims to influence lifestyle changes that contribute to improved health outcomes.

Memebox

Seed Round in 2014
Memebox Corporation is an online retailer specializing in beauty care products, with a strong emphasis on Asian beauty trends, particularly K-beauty. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, the company offers a wide range of skincare items such as cleansers, toners, sheet masks, serums, creams, and sunscreens. Additionally, Memebox provides an extensive selection of makeup products, including foundations, eyeshadows, lip care, and nail care items. The company serves a diverse customer base across the United States, China, Korea, and other international markets, focusing on trend forecasting and creating private label products that cater to beauty enthusiasts.

42 Technologies

Seed Round in 2014
42 Technologies, Inc. specializes in developing retail analytics and reporting solutions tailored for retail professionals, including merchandisers, planners, managers, and executives. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company focuses on simplifying and enhancing the use of retail data through its predictive analytics platform. This platform connects and consolidates various data sources, such as retail, e-commerce, inventory, and traffic, allowing users to perform detailed analyses. Key features include sales flash reports, visual item reporting, drilldown analysis, and ad-hoc reporting, all designed to help retailers identify growth opportunities and understand purchase patterns more intuitively. 42 Technologies also gained recognition by presenting at significant industry events like New York Fashion Week and TechCrunch Disrupt.

Hullabalu

Convertible Note in 2014
Hullabalu is a New York City-based company focused on creating engaging stories for children that promote strong values and positive character development. Drawing inspiration from fantastical worlds and classic tales, Hullabalu develops original story series featuring a cast of characters, vibrant illustrations, music, and interactive activities. Their approach aims to provide children with enjoyable narratives that not only entertain but also instill meaningful lessons and values.

Iodine

Seed Round in 2014
Iodine, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in providing online healthcare data to empower consumers in making informed decisions about medications. Founded in 2013, the company utilizes clinical data from open government datasets, such as those from the FDA and CMS, to develop tools that enhance drug-related decision-making and adherence to prescribed therapies. One of its key offerings is Med Labels, which allows users to search and read FDA product labels online. Iodine addresses a significant gap in the market, as many internet users seek reliable drug information but often find existing resources inadequate. By focusing on user needs rather than advertising revenue, Iodine aims to improve health outcomes and optimize therapeutic choices for individuals navigating their healthcare options.

Orange Chef

Seed Round in 2014
The Orange Chef Co. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in designing and developing smart kitchenware tailored for iOS devices. Founded in 2011, the company offers innovative products such as Prep Pad, a smart food scale that provides real-time nutritional information, as well as protective covers for iPads and iPhones, cutting boards with integrated iPad stands, and dishwasher-safe iPad stands. Orange Chef is recognized as a leader in the connected kitchen category, emphasizing quality and user-friendly design. Its products are widely available in major retail stores, including Williams Sonoma, Apple, Target, and Amazon, as well as online. In 2015, Orange Chef became a subsidiary of Yummly, Inc.

Pay By Group

Seed Round in 2014
Pay By Group's white-label checkout solution is the fastest way for any merchant to integrate group-payment and installment capabilities into their online checkout. Our clients span travel, e-commerce, and healthcare and love the fact we increase conversions by 27% or more for this highly lucrative business segment.

Petnet

Venture Round in 2014
Petnet, Inc. specializes in intelligent petcare devices, focusing on enhancing the feeding experience for pets and their caregivers. The company's flagship product, SmartFeeder, is an advanced feeding system that connects to a pet analytics platform, enabling remote management of pet feeding through laptops, smartphones, or tablets. Users can control feeding times, portion sizes, and food dispensing speed while receiving notifications about meal confirmations, food inventory, and device battery life. This system is designed to adapt to the schedules of pet owners and monitor their pets' eating habits, thereby promoting better pet wellness. Founded in 2012 and based in Los Angeles, California, Petnet operates as a subsidiary of Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc.

Memebox

Seed Round in 2013
Memebox Corporation is an online retailer specializing in beauty care products, with a strong emphasis on Asian beauty trends, particularly K-beauty. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, the company offers a wide range of skincare items such as cleansers, toners, sheet masks, serums, creams, and sunscreens. Additionally, Memebox provides an extensive selection of makeup products, including foundations, eyeshadows, lip care, and nail care items. The company serves a diverse customer base across the United States, China, Korea, and other international markets, focusing on trend forecasting and creating private label products that cater to beauty enthusiasts.

Good.Co

Seed Round in 2013
Good&Co Labs Inc. is a company that has developed a self-discovery engine and social network application aimed at professionals seeking fulfillment in their careers and personal lives. It offers tools such as Culture Fit Jobs, which helps users identify job opportunities aligned with their strengths and preferences, and Good&Co Teamwork, which provides personality assessments to enhance workplace collaboration. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, with additional offices in Boston, London, and Lviv, Good&Co has built a substantial platform, amassing over 1.5 million profiles and decoding more than 1,200 company cultures. The company combines engaging user experiences with scientific insights to address critical challenges in employee retention and hiring for cultural fit, positioning itself as a leader in psychometric data and workplace satisfaction.

Good.Co

Seed Round in 2013
Good&Co Labs Inc. is a company that has developed a self-discovery engine and social network application aimed at professionals seeking fulfillment in their careers and personal lives. It offers tools such as Culture Fit Jobs, which helps users identify job opportunities aligned with their strengths and preferences, and Good&Co Teamwork, which provides personality assessments to enhance workplace collaboration. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, with additional offices in Boston, London, and Lviv, Good&Co has built a substantial platform, amassing over 1.5 million profiles and decoding more than 1,200 company cultures. The company combines engaging user experiences with scientific insights to address critical challenges in employee retention and hiring for cultural fit, positioning itself as a leader in psychometric data and workplace satisfaction.

Soundwave

Venture Round in 2013
Soundwave Analytics Limited is a music discovery application that enables users to view in real-time the songs being played by others around them. Founded in 2012 in Dublin, Ireland, by Brendan O’Driscoll, Aidan Sliney, and Craig Watson, the app allows users to create charts based on specific locations, social circles, and preferences while filtering by time and genre. Before its acquisition by Spotify in January 2016, Soundwave attracted over 1.5 million users across 190 countries and tracked more than 150 million song plays. The app has received recognition for its innovation, being named "Best Innovation in Music" by Apple and featured in Google’s Android "Editors Choice" section. Soundwave's unique capability to track music listening habits in real-time has positioned it as a notable player in the music streaming industry.
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