Runway, established in 2018, specializes in applied AI research and development. It offers an innovative video editing platform for professionals, utilizing AI-powered tools that enable intuitive manipulation and creation of visual content through text-based commands.
University of Chicago
Grant in 2023
The University of Chicago is a private research university renowned for its rigorous academic inquiry across various fields such as sciences, economics, law, and medicine. It offers over 50 specialized undergraduate and graduate programs, including interdisciplinary studies like 'Big Problems'. The university fosters critical thinking and encourages cross-disciplinary exploration while hosting numerous public art and cultural events.
Superplastic
Series A in 2023
Founded in 2017, Superplastic is a Vermont-based company that creates character-based products and entertainment. It designs limited edition art toys, apparel, games, and animation, collaborating with renowned artists to bring unique characters to life.
First Coast Cultural Center
Grant in 2023
The First Coast Cultural Center is where members of our community can create, comprehend, and engage with the arts.
Artifact
Seed Round in 2022
Artifact Company, Inc. is a San Francisco-based business that specializes in creating personal podcasts for users. Founded in 2019, the company offers an online platform where users can connect with professional interviewers to capture and preserve memories with friends and family. Artifact streamlines the process by handling scheduling and hosting interviews, and it provides users with a polished, edited podcast as the final product. This service is designed to help individuals document and share significant life stories in an engaging format.
Aoca Game Lab
Seed Round in 2022
Aoca Game Lab is a Brazilian game development studio based in Salvador. They specialize in creating immersive, story-driven games that cater to diverse gaming preferences.
Superplastic
Series A in 2021
Founded in 2017, Superplastic is a Vermont-based company that creates character-based products and entertainment. It designs limited edition art toys, apparel, games, and animation, collaborating with renowned artists to bring unique characters to life.
Superplastic
Series B in 2020
Founded in 2017, Superplastic is a Vermont-based company that creates character-based products and entertainment. It designs limited edition art toys, apparel, games, and animation, collaborating with renowned artists to bring unique characters to life.
Yellowbrick Learning
Series C in 2019
Yellowbrick Learning is an online platform that designs learning experiences to help individuals discover and pursue career paths in creative industries such as fashion, beauty, music, sports, and media. It aims to empower the next generation to upskill and advance their careers in the creative arts, media, and entertainment by collaborating with industry leaders to develop experiences and assignments that build relevant skills and provide industry insights. The company partners with leading universities, brands, and employers to align learners' talents and interests with practical opportunities, enabling students to explore and pursue career paths with confidence.
Twyla
Venture Round in 2016
Twyla operates an online platform that connects art lovers with exclusive contemporary artworks from emerging and renowned artists. The company is committed to fair compensation for artists, ensuring they have the support needed to focus on their creativity. Twyla collaborates closely with these artists to produce limited edition prints, which are custom framed and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, signed and numbered by the artist. The artworks are securely shipped in specially designed cases that facilitate a hassle-free unboxing experience. Additionally, Twyla provides hanging tools and offers installation services in select cities, enhancing the overall customer experience in acquiring contemporary art.
Skillman & Hackett
Acquisition in 2015
Skillman & Hackett is a design studio based in San Francisco that specializes in rapid prototyping, virtual reality, and future-facing technology. With a team that boasts over 20 years of development experience across various hardware platforms, including Oculus, Kinect, and mobile devices, the company focuses on creating innovative solutions in the realm of virtual reality. One of its notable offerings is a virtual reality painting studio that allows users to create art in a three-dimensional space using a VR headset. In addition to this, Skillman & Hackett provides a range of art applications, further solidifying its commitment to advancing creative technology.
BeMused Network
Seed Round in 2013
BeMused Network is an online service platform that connects individuals with the local performing and literary arts scene, primarily in Toronto. The platform serves as both an interactive discovery tool and a knowledge network, providing users with easy access to live performances and opportunities to engage with the performing arts community. Audience members can quickly discover events and purchase tickets, while artists can utilize services to enhance their visibility among local audiences and promoters. Venue owners can also benefit from the platform by finding artists to showcase and effectively promoting their events. BeMused Network aims to streamline the experience for all participants in the arts community, encouraging connections and fostering a vibrant cultural atmosphere.
Wondereur
Seed Round in 2013
Wondereur Inc. is a digital art platform based in Toronto, Canada, founded in 2012. The company offers the Wondereur application for iPad and iPhone, which allows contemporary artists to share personal narratives and insights about their creative processes. Additionally, the platform features photojournalists who document artists' daily lives with visually striking imagery from studios and urban environments. Wondereur also aids curators in identifying emerging talent and acquiring art at favorable prices. The platform provides real-time intelligence on the art market, analyzing various factors that influence an artist's long-term market value, including endorsements from galleries, publications, and prevailing art movements. This analysis results in intelligent indices that suggest price ranges and projected growth rates for contemporary artworks, serving customers across Europe, Asia, the United States, and Canada.