Index Ventures

Index Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 1996, with offices in London, San Francisco, and Geneva. It specializes in investing in high technology and life sciences, focusing on sectors such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, fintech, healthcare, and media. The firm aims to support entrepreneurs in transforming innovative ideas into successful global businesses. Notable companies in which Index Ventures has invested include Adyen, Deliveroo, Dropbox, Farfetch, King, Slack, and Supercell. Through its various funds, Index Ventures targets early-stage and later-stage investments, primarily in the software and technology sectors across Europe and North America.

Nina Achadjian

Partner and Investor

Julia Andre

Partner and Investor

Damir Becirovic

Partner

Sofia Dolfe

Principal, Partner

Paula Garcia Domingo

Partner and Investor

Juriaan Duizendstraal

Partner and Investor

Zabie Elmgren

Partner

Mark Fiorentino

Partner and Investor

Giacomo Genzini

Partner and Investor

Mark Goldberg

Partner

Bastian Hasslinger

Partner and Investor

Paris Heymann

Partner and Investor

Jacob Jofe

Associate

Jack Kleeman

Partner

Stephane Kurgan

Partner

Adrianna C. Ma

Investor

Bryan Offut

Principal / Partner

Bryan Offutt

Partner and Investor

Shimin Ooi

Partner

Cyriac Parisot

VC Investor and Head of Data

Neil Rimer

Co-Founder and Investor

Danny Rimer

Partner

Susana Rojas

Partner and Investor

Hannah Seal

Principal / Partner

Kimihiko Shindo

General Partner

Nunu Tadesse

Director, Finance

Ishani Thakur

Partner and investor

Kelly Toole

Principal

Dominique Vidal

Venture Partner

Mike Volpi

Partner

Katharina Wilhelm

Principal, Partner

Catherine Wu

Partner and Investor

Cat Wu

Partner

Giuseppe Zocco

Co-Founder

Past deals in Crowdsourcing

Okendo

Series A in 2022
Developer of review management software designed to help build shopper trust, showcase customer experiences, and compel buying. The company provides tools brands need to capture and showcase customer-generated content including product ratings & reviews, photos and videos, and questions and answers, enabling clients to use this content to drive conversions and maximize customer lifetime value.

Sourceful

Series A in 2022
Sourceful operates a packaging design platform focused on creating sustainable packaging solutions. The platform features a verified supplier network that allows brands to streamline their packaging processes while ensuring eco-friendly choices. Additionally, Sourceful provides data-driven design advice and life-cycle sustainability metrics to help businesses understand the environmental impact of their packaging decisions. By manufacturing and customizing its packages, Sourceful enables brands to adopt more sustainable practices in their supply chains.

Tactic

Seed Round in 2022
Stop wasting time gathering information, copy-and-pasting snippets, and making ad-hoc planning docs. Start making decisions with perfect information. QuantCopy enables every team to run 1000s of searches in one go, get digestible reports summarized from search results, on any data source inside and outside your company.

Typeform

Series C in 2022
Typeform S.L., founded in 2012 in Barcelona, Spain, offers a web-based platform designed to facilitate the collection and sharing of information through engaging and conversational online forms. The platform supports various applications, including surveys, quizzes, contact forms, and job applications, enabling users to communicate effectively in multiple languages. Typeform's unique approach combines the flow of real-life conversations with the efficiency of data collection, resulting in mobile-optimized forms that enhance user experience. The company serves a diverse clientele, including market researchers, educators, recruiters, and marketers, helping them improve audience engagement and gather valuable insights. By prioritizing user interaction, Typeform aims to transform the often mundane task of filling out forms into a more enjoyable and rewarding experience.

Crossing Minds

Series A in 2021
Crossing Minds is a San Francisco-based company that leverages advanced artificial intelligence to enhance the human experience through personalized recommendations. Founded in 2016, its flagship product, Hai, serves as a cultural discovery platform, offering tailored suggestions in various categories, including music, books, movies, and video games, with plans to expand into restaurants and travel activities. Hai employs predictive models and cultural taste correlations, allowing it to adapt to individual preferences and moods. The platform is designed to be intuitive and engaging, enabling users to rate items, create personal libraries, and connect third-party accounts to refine their profiles. By utilizing comprehensive taste analytics and sophisticated data analysis techniques, Crossing Minds prioritizes user privacy while delivering relevant and meaningful recommendations.

BrightHire

Series B in 2021
BrightHire is a stealth seed-funded startup with a mission to transform how every company in the world hires. We use speech recognition and NLP to make the hiring process vastly more efficient, effective and fair for companies and candidates. The founders combine 20+ years experience building and selling HR tech products and scaling high growth startups, and we’re backed by the investors behind Instacart, Hashicorp, MongoDB, DataDog, DoorDash, Casper and other breakout companies.

Sourceful

Seed Round in 2021
Sourceful operates a packaging design platform focused on creating sustainable packaging solutions. The platform features a verified supplier network that allows brands to streamline their packaging processes while ensuring eco-friendly choices. Additionally, Sourceful provides data-driven design advice and life-cycle sustainability metrics to help businesses understand the environmental impact of their packaging decisions. By manufacturing and customizing its packages, Sourceful enables brands to adopt more sustainable practices in their supply chains.

Culture Amp

Series F in 2021
Culture Amp Pty Ltd is an Australian company that has developed a platform designed to collect, understand, and act on employee feedback, focusing on employee engagement, experience, and effectiveness. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Richmond, Australia, Culture Amp serves a diverse range of clients, from startups to Fortune 500 companies, across the globe. The platform enables organizations to create customized surveys to assess employee engagement, thereby helping businesses improve retention and performance. With additional offices in San Francisco, New York, and London, the company seeks to address the challenges of rapidly growing organizations by providing technology that enhances learning and fosters a positive workplace culture.

Okendo

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of review management software designed to help build shopper trust, showcase customer experiences, and compel buying. The company provides tools brands need to capture and showcase customer-generated content including product ratings & reviews, photos and videos, and questions and answers, enabling clients to use this content to drive conversions and maximize customer lifetime value.

Okendo

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of review management software designed to help build shopper trust, showcase customer experiences, and compel buying. The company provides tools brands need to capture and showcase customer-generated content including product ratings & reviews, photos and videos, and questions and answers, enabling clients to use this content to drive conversions and maximize customer lifetime value.

BrightHire

Series A in 2021
BrightHire is a stealth seed-funded startup with a mission to transform how every company in the world hires. We use speech recognition and NLP to make the hiring process vastly more efficient, effective and fair for companies and candidates. The founders combine 20+ years experience building and selling HR tech products and scaling high growth startups, and we’re backed by the investors behind Instacart, Hashicorp, MongoDB, DataDog, DoorDash, Casper and other breakout companies.

Gather

Series A in 2021
Gather Town is a developer of a social platform that facilitates virtual interactions and connections among individuals. The platform enables users to create customized 2D virtual spaces for a variety of events, including conferences, weddings, classes, game nights, and office gatherings. By providing these customizable environments, Gather Town allows participants to engage authentically and meaningfully, overcoming physical limitations and fostering communication among friends, coworkers, and community members. The platform serves as a versatile tool for diverse social and professional occasions, enhancing the experience of gathering in a digital landscape.

NEWNESS

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of a beauty app designed to connect beauty enthusiasts and provide personalized recommendations. The company's platform is a community-driven space where users can share experiences, discover new trends, and get personalized beauty recommendations, enabling beauty enthusiasts to find the right products and build a community they can trust.

BrightHire

Seed Round in 2020
BrightHire is a stealth seed-funded startup with a mission to transform how every company in the world hires. We use speech recognition and NLP to make the hiring process vastly more efficient, effective and fair for companies and candidates. The founders combine 20+ years experience building and selling HR tech products and scaling high growth startups, and we’re backed by the investors behind Instacart, Hashicorp, MongoDB, DataDog, DoorDash, Casper and other breakout companies.

Stack Overflow

Series E in 2020
Stack Overflow Ltd operates an online community tailored for developers and technologists, facilitating knowledge sharing and problem-solving in programming. The company provides several key services, including Stack Overflow for Teams, which supports mission-critical knowledge management, and Stack Overflow for Talent and Jobs, a platform designed for hiring and employer branding solutions within technology sectors. Additionally, Stack Overflow Advertising enables businesses to promote products and enhance brand visibility. For larger organizations, Stack Overflow Enterprise offers a secure environment for sharing and accessing essential company information. Founded in 2008 and based in London, United Kingdom, Stack Overflow Ltd was previously known as Stack Exchange Ltd.

Culture Amp

Series E in 2019
Culture Amp Pty Ltd is an Australian company that has developed a platform designed to collect, understand, and act on employee feedback, focusing on employee engagement, experience, and effectiveness. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Richmond, Australia, Culture Amp serves a diverse range of clients, from startups to Fortune 500 companies, across the globe. The platform enables organizations to create customized surveys to assess employee engagement, thereby helping businesses improve retention and performance. With additional offices in San Francisco, New York, and London, the company seeks to address the challenges of rapidly growing organizations by providing technology that enhances learning and fosters a positive workplace culture.

Trustpilot

Series E in 2019
Trustpilot operates a global review platform that facilitates the sharing and discovery of business reviews, enabling consumers to read and write evaluations across a wide range of categories, including beauty, health, travel, and more. With over 58 million reviews covering more than 270,000 businesses, Trustpilot empowers consumers to make informed purchasing decisions while providing companies with tools to enhance customer engagement and improve services based on feedback. The platform garners significant visibility, with reviews being viewed over 3 billion times each month. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in New York, Trustpilot has additional offices in Copenhagen, London, Denver, Berlin, Melbourne, and Vilnius, employing a diverse workforce of approximately 700 individuals from over 40 nationalities.

Culture Amp

Series D in 2018
Culture Amp Pty Ltd is an Australian company that has developed a platform designed to collect, understand, and act on employee feedback, focusing on employee engagement, experience, and effectiveness. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Richmond, Australia, Culture Amp serves a diverse range of clients, from startups to Fortune 500 companies, across the globe. The platform enables organizations to create customized surveys to assess employee engagement, thereby helping businesses improve retention and performance. With additional offices in San Francisco, New York, and London, the company seeks to address the challenges of rapidly growing organizations by providing technology that enhances learning and fosters a positive workplace culture.

Typeform

Series B in 2017
Typeform S.L., founded in 2012 in Barcelona, Spain, offers a web-based platform designed to facilitate the collection and sharing of information through engaging and conversational online forms. The platform supports various applications, including surveys, quizzes, contact forms, and job applications, enabling users to communicate effectively in multiple languages. Typeform's unique approach combines the flow of real-life conversations with the efficiency of data collection, resulting in mobile-optimized forms that enhance user experience. The company serves a diverse clientele, including market researchers, educators, recruiters, and marketers, helping them improve audience engagement and gather valuable insights. By prioritizing user interaction, Typeform aims to transform the often mundane task of filling out forms into a more enjoyable and rewarding experience.

Crossing Minds

Seed Round in 2017
Crossing Minds is a San Francisco-based company that leverages advanced artificial intelligence to enhance the human experience through personalized recommendations. Founded in 2016, its flagship product, Hai, serves as a cultural discovery platform, offering tailored suggestions in various categories, including music, books, movies, and video games, with plans to expand into restaurants and travel activities. Hai employs predictive models and cultural taste correlations, allowing it to adapt to individual preferences and moods. The platform is designed to be intuitive and engaging, enabling users to rate items, create personal libraries, and connect third-party accounts to refine their profiles. By utilizing comprehensive taste analytics and sophisticated data analysis techniques, Crossing Minds prioritizes user privacy while delivering relevant and meaningful recommendations.

Culture Amp

Series C in 2017
Culture Amp Pty Ltd is an Australian company that has developed a platform designed to collect, understand, and act on employee feedback, focusing on employee engagement, experience, and effectiveness. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Richmond, Australia, Culture Amp serves a diverse range of clients, from startups to Fortune 500 companies, across the globe. The platform enables organizations to create customized surveys to assess employee engagement, thereby helping businesses improve retention and performance. With additional offices in San Francisco, New York, and London, the company seeks to address the challenges of rapidly growing organizations by providing technology that enhances learning and fosters a positive workplace culture.

Spoke

Series A in 2016
atSpoke helps everyone work smart and fast with modern, seamless internal ticketing. Employees get immediate, convenient, and personalized access to internal knowledge and support. IT, HR, and Support teams deliver high quality service and maintain accountability while easily scaling to meet demands.

Culture Amp

Series B in 2016
Culture Amp Pty Ltd is an Australian company that has developed a platform designed to collect, understand, and act on employee feedback, focusing on employee engagement, experience, and effectiveness. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Richmond, Australia, Culture Amp serves a diverse range of clients, from startups to Fortune 500 companies, across the globe. The platform enables organizations to create customized surveys to assess employee engagement, thereby helping businesses improve retention and performance. With additional offices in San Francisco, New York, and London, the company seeks to address the challenges of rapidly growing organizations by providing technology that enhances learning and fosters a positive workplace culture.

Bold

Seed Round in 2016
Bold is a platform for writing long-form content at work. Use cases include things like engineering tutorials, product specs, memos, onboarding docs, etc.

Crowdpac

Series A in 2016
Crowdpac, Inc. is a non-partisan political technology company that provides an online platform aimed at enhancing political participation in the United States. Founded in 2013 and based in Palo Alto, California, Crowdpac compiles essential information about political candidates, including their funding sources, positions on key issues, voting behavior, and past activities, into accessible candidate pages. Users can explore various issues such as healthcare, immigration, gender equality, and environmental policies, allowing them to find and support candidates that align with their priorities. Additionally, Crowdpac offers crowdfunding tools to empower candidates, organizations, and citizens to raise funds for political initiatives without relying on large donors or special interests. As of November 2019, Crowdpac operates as a subsidiary of Prytany.

Typeform

Series A in 2015
Typeform S.L., founded in 2012 in Barcelona, Spain, offers a web-based platform designed to facilitate the collection and sharing of information through engaging and conversational online forms. The platform supports various applications, including surveys, quizzes, contact forms, and job applications, enabling users to communicate effectively in multiple languages. Typeform's unique approach combines the flow of real-life conversations with the efficiency of data collection, resulting in mobile-optimized forms that enhance user experience. The company serves a diverse clientele, including market researchers, educators, recruiters, and marketers, helping them improve audience engagement and gather valuable insights. By prioritizing user interaction, Typeform aims to transform the often mundane task of filling out forms into a more enjoyable and rewarding experience.

Bluecrew

Seed Round in 2015
BlueCrew, Inc. is an on-demand staffing platform based in Palo Alto, California, specializing in connecting employers with temporary workers in the Bay Area. The platform allows companies to post job openings and enables applicants to easily sign up and apply for positions. BlueCrew focuses on filling short-term, low-complexity roles in areas such as commercial moving, furniture pickup, data entry, truck driving, and on-the-move sales. By combining transparency and automation, BlueCrew aims to enhance the staffing experience for blue-collar positions while providing the flexibility of a mobile-based interface along with the legal protections typically associated with traditional employment models. As of February 2018, BlueCrew operates as a subsidiary of IAC/InterActiveCorp.

Trustpilot

Series D in 2015
Trustpilot operates a global review platform that facilitates the sharing and discovery of business reviews, enabling consumers to read and write evaluations across a wide range of categories, including beauty, health, travel, and more. With over 58 million reviews covering more than 270,000 businesses, Trustpilot empowers consumers to make informed purchasing decisions while providing companies with tools to enhance customer engagement and improve services based on feedback. The platform garners significant visibility, with reviews being viewed over 3 billion times each month. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in New York, Trustpilot has additional offices in Copenhagen, London, Denver, Berlin, Melbourne, and Vilnius, employing a diverse workforce of approximately 700 individuals from over 40 nationalities.

Culture Amp

Series A in 2015
Culture Amp Pty Ltd is an Australian company that has developed a platform designed to collect, understand, and act on employee feedback, focusing on employee engagement, experience, and effectiveness. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Richmond, Australia, Culture Amp serves a diverse range of clients, from startups to Fortune 500 companies, across the globe. The platform enables organizations to create customized surveys to assess employee engagement, thereby helping businesses improve retention and performance. With additional offices in San Francisco, New York, and London, the company seeks to address the challenges of rapidly growing organizations by providing technology that enhances learning and fosters a positive workplace culture.

Stack Overflow

Series D in 2015
Stack Overflow Ltd operates an online community tailored for developers and technologists, facilitating knowledge sharing and problem-solving in programming. The company provides several key services, including Stack Overflow for Teams, which supports mission-critical knowledge management, and Stack Overflow for Talent and Jobs, a platform designed for hiring and employer branding solutions within technology sectors. Additionally, Stack Overflow Advertising enables businesses to promote products and enhance brand visibility. For larger organizations, Stack Overflow Enterprise offers a secure environment for sharing and accessing essential company information. Founded in 2008 and based in London, United Kingdom, Stack Overflow Ltd was previously known as Stack Exchange Ltd.

Trello

Series A in 2014
Trello is an online collaboration tool designed to facilitate teamwork on various projects. It features a user-friendly, drag-and-drop interface that allows users to visually organize tasks, making it easy to track progress and assignments. Available on multiple platforms, including smartphones, tablets, and desktops, Trello can be adapted for diverse uses such as managing sales pipelines, training programs, home renovations, and personal events. Developed initially by Fog Creek Software and later established as an independent company, Trello aims to enhance project management by providing a flexible and engaging environment for users.

Crossfader

Venture Round in 2014
Crossfader is a music mashup application that enables users to create and share remixes effortlessly, transforming anyone into a DJ in just seconds. The platform fosters a community for music enthusiasts, allowing them to discover and exchange innovative music mixes globally. Often referred to as the "Instagram for music," Crossfader emphasizes user engagement and creativity in music production, appealing to both amateur and experienced musicians alike.

BlaBlaCar

Series C in 2014
BlaBlaCar is the world's leading long-distance carpooling platform, designed to connect drivers with empty seats to passengers seeking rides. By allowing members to share travel expenses, the service promotes a cost-effective way to travel long distances. The platform emphasizes security and trust by requiring detailed member profiles and verified identities, fostering a reliable community. Users can indicate their preferred level of conversation during trips, ranging from "Bla" to "BlaBlaBla," which reflects the platform's focus on personalization. Operating in 22 countries, including regions in Europe, Russia, Turkey, Mexico, Brazil, and India, BlaBlaCar aims to create a global network of drivers and passengers. The company is headquartered in Paris and features a user-friendly website and mobile applications that facilitate easy connections between travelers.

Crowdrise

Series A in 2014
Crowdrise, Inc. operates an online fundraising platform that enables individuals and organizations to raise money for a variety of causes, including medical expenses, personal emergencies, educational needs, and charitable projects. Launched in 2009 and based in Royal Oak, Michigan, Crowdrise provides users with tools to create fundraisers, discover friends, and connect with charities and events. The platform has gained prominence as a leading solution for nonprofits, corporate foundations, and event fundraising, collaborating with well-known partners such as the American Cancer Society, Red Cross, and major events like the New York City Marathon. Crowdrise's integration with GoFundMe enhances its capabilities, allowing users to tap into a vast community of donors. The platform supports a wide range of causes, from animal welfare to social justice, and has facilitated the raising of significant funds for positive social missions. Recognized for its impact, Crowdrise has been acknowledged as one of the best online fundraising websites.

SoundCloud

Series D in 2014
SoundCloud is a social sound platform that enables users to create, upload, and share audio content, including music. Launched in 2008 by Alexander Ljung and Eric Wahlforss, it serves as a hub for a diverse community of creators and listeners. The platform allows sound creators to instantly record and distribute their works while providing them with detailed statistics and feedback from the community. SoundCloud connects artists with their fans globally, facilitating the promotion and sharing of music through blogs, websites, and social networks. This open platform not only helps artists distribute their work but also enhances the music discovery experience for users.

Trustpilot

Series C in 2014
Trustpilot operates a global review platform that facilitates the sharing and discovery of business reviews, enabling consumers to read and write evaluations across a wide range of categories, including beauty, health, travel, and more. With over 58 million reviews covering more than 270,000 businesses, Trustpilot empowers consumers to make informed purchasing decisions while providing companies with tools to enhance customer engagement and improve services based on feedback. The platform garners significant visibility, with reviews being viewed over 3 billion times each month. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in New York, Trustpilot has additional offices in Copenhagen, London, Denver, Berlin, Melbourne, and Vilnius, employing a diverse workforce of approximately 700 individuals from over 40 nationalities.

Crowdpac

Seed Round in 2014
Crowdpac, Inc. is a non-partisan political technology company that provides an online platform aimed at enhancing political participation in the United States. Founded in 2013 and based in Palo Alto, California, Crowdpac compiles essential information about political candidates, including their funding sources, positions on key issues, voting behavior, and past activities, into accessible candidate pages. Users can explore various issues such as healthcare, immigration, gender equality, and environmental policies, allowing them to find and support candidates that align with their priorities. Additionally, Crowdpac offers crowdfunding tools to empower candidates, organizations, and citizens to raise funds for political initiatives without relying on large donors or special interests. As of November 2019, Crowdpac operates as a subsidiary of Prytany.

Outbrain

Series E in 2013
Outbrain (www.outbrain.com) is the leading content discovery platform, reaching a highly engaged audience through distribution on top publisher sites, including CNN, Fox News, Hachette Filipacchi Media, MSNBC and Slate. Outbrain provides publishers a service for recommended links to increase traffic and generate revenue. Outbrain also works with brands and agencies including Starcom, Digitas, Mindshare, American Express, P&G, Colgate-Palmolive, General Mills and Exxon, offering a way to distribute content alongside publisher's own editorial recommendations. Outbrain acquired content recommendation platform Surphace (formerly known as Sphere) in February 2011. Founded in 2006, the company is headquartered in New York with offices in London, San Francisco, Chicago, Washington, DC, Paris, Hamburg and Netanya, Israel, and is backed by Index Ventures, Carmel Ventures, Gemini Israel Funds, GlenRock Israel, Rhodium and Lightspeed Venture Partners.

IRCCloud

Seed Round in 2013
IRCCloud is a modern, cloud-based IRC client that facilitates real-time communication for teams. It allows users to stay connected and chat seamlessly from both mobile devices and the web, ensuring that no message is missed. By integrating various media types such as images, videos, tweets, and code snippets into a single interface, IRCCloud enhances group discussions and collaboration. The platform aims to eliminate the need for time-consuming meetings and excessive email correspondence, promoting effective and immediate communication among team members.

Crossfader

Seed Round in 2013
Crossfader is a music mashup application that enables users to create and share remixes effortlessly, transforming anyone into a DJ in just seconds. The platform fosters a community for music enthusiasts, allowing them to discover and exchange innovative music mixes globally. Often referred to as the "Instagram for music," Crossfader emphasizes user engagement and creativity in music production, appealing to both amateur and experienced musicians alike.

Trustpilot

Series B in 2012
Trustpilot operates a global review platform that facilitates the sharing and discovery of business reviews, enabling consumers to read and write evaluations across a wide range of categories, including beauty, health, travel, and more. With over 58 million reviews covering more than 270,000 businesses, Trustpilot empowers consumers to make informed purchasing decisions while providing companies with tools to enhance customer engagement and improve services based on feedback. The platform garners significant visibility, with reviews being viewed over 3 billion times each month. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in New York, Trustpilot has additional offices in Copenhagen, London, Denver, Berlin, Melbourne, and Vilnius, employing a diverse workforce of approximately 700 individuals from over 40 nationalities.

PeoplePerHour

Venture Round in 2012
PeoplePerHour is an online marketplace matching freelance or self-employed professionals with project work, usually in small or medium-sized businesses (SME's). PeoplePerHour connects your business to an international community of freelancers who want nothing more than to help your business succeed. Discover rated and reviewed experts for every skill imaginable — One discovery could change your business forever. PeoplePerHour gives you a unique way to discover services to grow your business. Explore fixed-price offers from as little as £10 — Giving you the freedom to test ideas cost effectively. Once you're happy with the results, request a follow-on project.

Crossfader

Venture Round in 2012
Crossfader is a music mashup application that enables users to create and share remixes effortlessly, transforming anyone into a DJ in just seconds. The platform fosters a community for music enthusiasts, allowing them to discover and exchange innovative music mixes globally. Often referred to as the "Instagram for music," Crossfader emphasizes user engagement and creativity in music production, appealing to both amateur and experienced musicians alike.

Tripbirds

Seed Round in 2012
Tripbirds AB is a travel platform based in Stockholm, Sweden, founded in 2011. It allows users to access travel-related updates through their social networks, enabling them to discover new places and receive recommendations from friends for trip planning. By collecting check-ins and photos from platforms such as Facebook, Foursquare, and Instagram, Tripbirds provides insights into friends' travel experiences, enhancing the trip planning process. Additionally, the platform offers hotel listings, focusing on boutique accommodations worldwide, allowing travelers to book hotels online. Tripbirds aims to facilitate travel planning by harnessing social connections and user-generated content.

Gidsy

Seed Round in 2012
Gidsy is a community marketplace that connects individuals with authentic experiences, enabling them to offer and book a wide range of tours, local activities, and workshops. Functioning similarly to a platform for local experiences, Gidsy addresses the need for engaging daytime activities rather than focusing solely on accommodations. As of January 2012, the website features curated listings, known as 'city pages,' for major cities including New York, San Francisco, London, Berlin, and Amsterdam. Through its online service, Gidsy allows users to discover and share unique experiences, enhancing their travel adventures worldwide.

Outbrain

Series D in 2011
Outbrain (www.outbrain.com) is the leading content discovery platform, reaching a highly engaged audience through distribution on top publisher sites, including CNN, Fox News, Hachette Filipacchi Media, MSNBC and Slate. Outbrain provides publishers a service for recommended links to increase traffic and generate revenue. Outbrain also works with brands and agencies including Starcom, Digitas, Mindshare, American Express, P&G, Colgate-Palmolive, General Mills and Exxon, offering a way to distribute content alongside publisher's own editorial recommendations. Outbrain acquired content recommendation platform Surphace (formerly known as Sphere) in February 2011. Founded in 2006, the company is headquartered in New York with offices in London, San Francisco, Chicago, Washington, DC, Paris, Hamburg and Netanya, Israel, and is backed by Index Ventures, Carmel Ventures, Gemini Israel Funds, GlenRock Israel, Rhodium and Lightspeed Venture Partners.

Kaggle

Series A in 2011
Kaggle Inc. operates a leading platform for data prediction competitions and is recognized as the world's largest community of data scientists. Founded in 2010 and based in San Francisco, California, Kaggle allows organizations to post their data for analysis by expert data scientists, thereby offering statistical and analytics outsourcing solutions. The platform facilitates competitions where data scientists apply advanced machine learning techniques to address complex problems, delivering valuable insights and business results. Kaggle serves a diverse clientele, including companies, governments, and researchers, with notable impacts across various industries such as energy, life sciences, financial services, aviation, information technology, and retail. In 2017, Kaggle became a subsidiary of Google, further enhancing its capabilities and reach in the data science field.

Go Try It On

Series A in 2011
Go Try It On is an online platform that enables users to share photos of themselves and receive feedback on their appearance before going out. Users can seek opinions from the community or choose to keep their inquiries private, inviting only friends to provide their thoughts. This service caters to individuals who value honest assessments of their looks, fostering a supportive environment for making fashion decisions.

Stack Overflow

Series B in 2011
Stack Overflow Ltd operates an online community tailored for developers and technologists, facilitating knowledge sharing and problem-solving in programming. The company provides several key services, including Stack Overflow for Teams, which supports mission-critical knowledge management, and Stack Overflow for Talent and Jobs, a platform designed for hiring and employer branding solutions within technology sectors. Additionally, Stack Overflow Advertising enables businesses to promote products and enhance brand visibility. For larger organizations, Stack Overflow Enterprise offers a secure environment for sharing and accessing essential company information. Founded in 2008 and based in London, United Kingdom, Stack Overflow Ltd was previously known as Stack Exchange Ltd.

SoundCloud

Series B in 2011
SoundCloud is a social sound platform where anyone can create and share sounds. It allows people to discover and enjoy the largest selection of music from the world’s most diverse creator community. This is made possible by an open platform that directly connects creators and their fans across the globe. Sound creators can use the platform to instantly record, upload, and share sounds across the internet, as well as receive detailed stats and feedback from the SoundCloud community. SoundCloud was launched in 2008 by Alexander Ljung and Eric Wahlforss.

catchfree

Series A in 2011
CatchFree is an online platform designed to assist users in finding and comparing the best free solutions tailored to their specific needs. By systematically organizing feedback from active users, CatchFree provides valuable insights into the performance of various products, enabling informed decision-making. The platform focuses on simplifying the search process for effective online tools, making it easier for individuals and businesses to identify suitable options without incurring costs.

The Gifts Project

Seed Round in 2010
The Gifts Project is a social e-commerce platform focused on group gifting, designed to enhance the online shopping experience for consumers and retailers alike. This innovative solution enables customers to collaborate on gift purchases by allowing friends to contribute funds toward each other's gifts while shopping at their preferred online stores. By integrating social networks and group payment options into the checkout process, The Gifts Project offers a seamless white-label solution for online retailers, marketplaces, and gift shops. The platform is developed by Appchee Applications Ltd., an Israeli startup supported by notable investors, including Eyal Gura, Dr. Yossi Vardi, Gemini Israel Funds, and Index Ventures.

PeoplePerHour

Series A in 2010
PeoplePerHour is an online marketplace matching freelance or self-employed professionals with project work, usually in small or medium-sized businesses (SME's). PeoplePerHour connects your business to an international community of freelancers who want nothing more than to help your business succeed. Discover rated and reviewed experts for every skill imaginable — One discovery could change your business forever. PeoplePerHour gives you a unique way to discover services to grow your business. Explore fixed-price offers from as little as £10 — Giving you the freedom to test ideas cost effectively. Once you're happy with the results, request a follow-on project.

Go Try It On

Seed Round in 2010
Go Try It On is an online platform that enables users to share photos of themselves and receive feedback on their appearance before going out. Users can seek opinions from the community or choose to keep their inquiries private, inviting only friends to provide their thoughts. This service caters to individuals who value honest assessments of their looks, fostering a supportive environment for making fashion decisions.

PeoplePerHour

Venture Round in 2010
PeoplePerHour is an online marketplace matching freelance or self-employed professionals with project work, usually in small or medium-sized businesses (SME's). PeoplePerHour connects your business to an international community of freelancers who want nothing more than to help your business succeed. Discover rated and reviewed experts for every skill imaginable — One discovery could change your business forever. PeoplePerHour gives you a unique way to discover services to grow your business. Explore fixed-price offers from as little as £10 — Giving you the freedom to test ideas cost effectively. Once you're happy with the results, request a follow-on project.

Outbrain

Series A in 2008
Outbrain (www.outbrain.com) is the leading content discovery platform, reaching a highly engaged audience through distribution on top publisher sites, including CNN, Fox News, Hachette Filipacchi Media, MSNBC and Slate. Outbrain provides publishers a service for recommended links to increase traffic and generate revenue. Outbrain also works with brands and agencies including Starcom, Digitas, Mindshare, American Express, P&G, Colgate-Palmolive, General Mills and Exxon, offering a way to distribute content alongside publisher's own editorial recommendations. Outbrain acquired content recommendation platform Surphace (formerly known as Sphere) in February 2011. Founded in 2006, the company is headquartered in New York with offices in London, San Francisco, Chicago, Washington, DC, Paris, Hamburg and Netanya, Israel, and is backed by Index Ventures, Carmel Ventures, Gemini Israel Funds, GlenRock Israel, Rhodium and Lightspeed Venture Partners.

Snaptalent

Seed Round in 2008
Snaptalent operates a distributed job advertisement network focused on developer positions. The platform allows employers to submit job ads, which are then displayed across various participating websites. A distinctive aspect of Snaptalent is its ability to detect the IP addresses of visitors to these sites, enabling the identification of individuals based on their workplace or educational institution. This targeted approach allows Snaptalent to serve specific job advertisements to users, such as those who work at Google or are students at Carnegie Mellon. This innovative targeting mechanism aims to enhance the visibility of job listings to relevant candidates.

SourceLabs

Venture Round in 2006
SourceLabs is a provider of a set of tools and services used to support open source software like Linux. The company sells subscriptions for enterprise support, maintenance, and upgrades for open source software, including SASH, offers a proprietary Open Source Management System and is also behind the wiki website SWiK, a community project that documents open source software.

SourceLabs

Series A in 2004
SourceLabs is a provider of a set of tools and services used to support open source software like Linux. The company sells subscriptions for enterprise support, maintenance, and upgrades for open source software, including SASH, offers a proprietary Open Source Management System and is also behind the wiki website SWiK, a community project that documents open source software.

Respond.com

Venture Round in 2002
Respond.com is an online marketplace that connects consumers ready to make purchases with quality local businesses. Established in 1998, Respond allows users to submit a single request form and receive responses from up to four local service providers. The platform primarily focuses on three key vertical markets: Weddings & Events, Home Services, and Financial Services. Over the past decade, Respond has assisted more than 5 million users in finding local service providers. The company is privately owned and operated by the TEOCO Corporation, which is known for its employee ownership model.
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