Operator of a fashion marketplace intended for vintage apparel. The company's platform offers buying, bidding, and selling of clothes accessories, and footwear based on style, size, color, and brand, enabling customers to discover and shop for old style and craftsmanship.
Developer of an automated bookkeeping platform designed to offer a paperless, seamless, hassle-free way to manage your vendor bills, employee travel, and expenses. The company's platform monitors all cash flow in real time and aims at democratizing robotic process automation to help businesses leverage their day-to-day accounting operations at an affordable price, enabling clients to get single-stop digital services for all their transactional accounting tasks.
DepoDirect is a developer of a specialized deposition platform designed to streamline and automate legal proceedings. The platform provides various features, including independent software vendor integration, client scheduling, a post-deposition viewer, and a live exhibit suite. These capabilities enable law firms and attorneys to enhance their workflow and productivity during remote depositions. By focusing on legal-specific video conferencing solutions, DepoDirect addresses the unique needs of the legal sector, facilitating more efficient and effective depositions.
Streo allows artists to live stream, archive, and distribute their gigs thereby creating their own online music library for paid access. It is a one-stop platform for Artists to live stream & archive their live events, enabling a global audience to watch unlimited events on-demand for a monthly subscription. Streo pays royalties to perform artists as well as copyright owners which could be the original composer or a label, creating a new revenue stream for both the content providers.
SoLo Funds, Inc. is a mobile money exchange and lending platform that connects lenders and borrowers, allowing users to borrow on their own terms and lenders to benefit from their contributions. Established in 2015 and based in New York City, SoLo Funds operates as an alternative financial solution, offering rapid loan options to borrowers while providing lenders with significant value. The platform has evolved from a unique lending marketplace into a comprehensive community banking solution that leverages individual capital, insurance, and banking products, supported by advanced A.I. underwriting technology.
SoLo Funds, Inc. is a mobile money exchange and lending platform that connects lenders and borrowers, allowing users to borrow on their own terms and lenders to benefit from their contributions. Established in 2015 and based in New York City, SoLo Funds operates as an alternative financial solution, offering rapid loan options to borrowers while providing lenders with significant value. The platform has evolved from a unique lending marketplace into a comprehensive community banking solution that leverages individual capital, insurance, and banking products, supported by advanced A.I. underwriting technology.
SANITAS operates a cloud-based telehealth platform that specializes in behavioral health and autism. Founded in 2019 and based in Los Angeles, California, the platform connects users directly with therapists and experts, facilitating access to essential mental health resources. By leveraging social media-styled tools within secure private networks, SANITAS creates a supportive environment that promotes peer engagement and shared experiences. The platform offers a range of tools for well-being, including mindfulness practices, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), coaching, and teletherapy, all designed to enhance the user experience. By addressing the physical, psychological, and social aspects of mental health, SANITAS aims to improve emotional and physical well-being for individuals seeking support.
SANITAS operates a cloud-based telehealth platform that specializes in behavioral health and autism. Founded in 2019 and based in Los Angeles, California, the platform connects users directly with therapists and experts, facilitating access to essential mental health resources. By leveraging social media-styled tools within secure private networks, SANITAS creates a supportive environment that promotes peer engagement and shared experiences. The platform offers a range of tools for well-being, including mindfulness practices, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), coaching, and teletherapy, all designed to enhance the user experience. By addressing the physical, psychological, and social aspects of mental health, SANITAS aims to improve emotional and physical well-being for individuals seeking support.
Endorsify, Inc. is a software as a service (SaaS) company that specializes in influencer marketing, helping brands connect with influencers effectively. Founded in 2016 and based in Los Angeles, Endorsify provides a platform where influencers can create profiles, allowing brands to explore potential partnerships and execute marketing campaigns. The platform features a variety of tools, including a network for content creators, a pricing model for influencers, and communication options to discuss campaign details. Additionally, it offers a campaign strategy calculator and the option for brands to utilize fully managed campaigns. Beyond influencer marketing, Endorsify also facilitates community engagement, allowing users to join various groups, chat through video and audio, and participate in interactive sessions like Q&As.
mettleAI develops a mental health monitoring platform that utilizes machine learning and artificial intelligence to predict substance abuse and mental health deterioration before it occurs. By analyzing human inputs, behavioral data, and statistics from wearable devices, the platform generates real-time predictions regarding the risk of relapse. This allows healthcare providers to make informed decisions and tailor treatment plans to individual needs. Additionally, the platform assists users in managing medication schedules and provides personalized resources to address mental health challenges, ultimately enhancing overall care and support for those at risk.
StarMetrics is an entertainment analytics platform that makes the casting and financing process easier for content creators. StarMetrics makes the power of big data available to content creators for film, TV, and new media. It gives instant data-driven insights about trending talent and content. The company was founded in 2018 and based in Los Angeles, California.
GroLens Inc. develops and delivers a software as a service ERP software for commercial cannabis producers. It offers compliance reporting, inventory management, and grow optimization software. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Santa Monica, California.
Stackin' is the simplest entry point into finance with over one million subscribers and a mission to empower people to improve their financial lives via text message. Stackin' provides the necessary tools & curated products for a younger generation of consumers to build healthy financial habits over time in a fun, entertaining, judgement-free relationship. Powered by a custom messaging platform, data, machine learning and human touch, their personalized messages educate subscribers on how to save money, reduce debt and start investing.
Hovercast is an entertainment company founded in 2018 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California. It specializes in developing an audience engagement platform that empowers users to interact with live streams through various interactive features. These features include polls, comments, gameplay, and custom integrations, allowing brands, media companies, musicians, and politicians to create and personalize branded motion graphics that incorporate audience feedback. By focusing on interactive live streaming, Hovercast enhances the connection between creators and their audiences, making it easier for them to engage in real time.
Plot pairs IoT sensors and cloud-based software to deliver facility, city, airport, and roadway monitoring. We are currently installed at Los Angeles International and Sacramento International Airports to monitor their TSA wait times and provide automated alerts to staff on changing environments. Once our sensors are installed, we are able to provide airport staff with custom reporting, as well as, provide travelers with predicted wait times. We are the only solution on the market that actively tries to reach travelers before they leave for the airport. Before renaming to Plot, the company was named Park Evergreen and focused on parking solutions. Park Evergreen was accepted into Batch 19 of 500 Startups. Plot was founded in 2016 by Jenn Starr, Jason Cass, Christopher Addington, Ben Cantey, and Ben Smith and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
One Step Software Inc. is a technology company based in Los Angeles, California, that specializes in providing software solutions for the management of sober living facilities. Founded in 2017, the company aims to enhance the operational efficiency of house managers by offering tools that improve the overall experience for residents in recovery. By leveraging its technology and services, One Step Software empowers sober living facilities to better support their patients, contributing to the effectiveness of addiction recovery processes.
Yobs Technologies, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in artificial intelligence-driven human capital management solutions. The company's platform focuses on unlocking behavioral, soft skills, and personality insights from audio and video content, particularly during digital meetings and interviews. By providing a straightforward API, Yobs enables organizations to enhance their hiring, development, and retention processes while minimizing bias in candidate assessments. Its technology leverages natural language processing and data-informed best practices to deliver fair and predictive evaluations at scale. Additionally, Yobs integrates seamlessly with existing applicant tracking systems and human resource information systems, allowing for efficient enterprise-wide implementation and continuous learning. The company aims to lead the future of work by emphasizing the importance of soft skills and building a comprehensive dataset of structured behavioral interviews.
Rapid Replay is the video technology that brings user generated content to businesses. Rapid Replay delivers crowd sourced video highlights of youth, high school, and amateur teams directly to the channels where they matter most.
Pundit Inc. was a Disney and Techstars backed company that launched a variety of consumer and social apps, helping creators foster amazing IP and develop stronger ties with their fans. Our apps, including Pundit Stickers and Grafiti, collectively amassed over 1 million users on both iOS and Android. They allowed users to discover, showcase, and share amazing digital stickers on any platform in 2D and augmented reality formats. We also executed key product partnerships with global IP owners and brands such as Funko, Paramount Pictures, and Disney. Among the most successful activations was launching AR stickers for Disney Pixar's Incredibles 2, Disney Studios' Ralph Breaks the Internet, Disney Channel's DuckTales, and Paramount Pictures' Bumblebee - amassing millions of fan engagements with our AR stickers in just a few weeks' time. Our apps have also been featured on the App Store and Play Store on 3 occasions, highlighting our innovative AR and messaging products. Pundit Inc. was an alumni of the Disney Accelerator powered by Techstars in 2015. The company was also named: • Inc's 2016 Coolest College Startup • TechCrunch Disrupt - Startup Battlefield Alumni • Most Innovative Tech Startup, IDEAS LA
Inklocker is a cloud-based printing platform that connects apparel designers with small and medium-sized print shops, facilitating local production of merchandise. By integrating with various e-commerce platforms, including popular shopping carts, Inklocker allows print shops to streamline their operations, outsource jobs, and manage production efficiently. The platform is designed to adapt to the on-demand needs of designers, enabling them to quickly scale direct-to-garment (DTG) printing capabilities. This innovative approach not only enhances the speed and convenience of custom merchandise production but also supports a more localized manufacturing process, ensuring that orders are fulfilled closer to the customer.
Stackin' is the simplest entry point into finance with over one million subscribers and a mission to empower people to improve their financial lives via text message. Stackin' provides the necessary tools & curated products for a younger generation of consumers to build healthy financial habits over time in a fun, entertaining, judgement-free relationship. Powered by a custom messaging platform, data, machine learning and human touch, their personalized messages educate subscribers on how to save money, reduce debt and start investing.
Aiva, Inc. is a healthcare technology company that specializes in developing a mobile application for voice-powered care assistance aimed at enhancing patient care and improving the efficiency of healthcare providers. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in West Hollywood, California, Aiva's platform allows clinicians and caregivers to respond to patient needs hands-free, thereby streamlining communication and facilitating better care. The application empowers patients by enabling voice control over their environment, including TVs, lights, shades, and temperature, ultimately fostering a more personalized healthcare experience. Aiva has participated in the Cedars-Sinai Accelerator powered by Techstars and is currently piloting its technology in various healthcare facilities and home care settings.
Blue Fever is a developer of a social well-being platform that provides a judgment-free space for young women in the United States to express themselves and seek support for their mental health. The platform features an empathetic artificial intelligence named "Blue," which engages users in conversation and recommends videos tailored to their emotional needs. By fostering a community-driven environment, Blue Fever encourages users to cultivate their authentic selves and rewards their progress with tokens that promote healthy identity development. The company's innovative approach combines AI technology with community support, creating a unique resource for post-millennial individuals to navigate their emotional challenges.
Connected sensors and grow management for cannabis cultivation.
Playfull, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based company that offers a platform designed to reward gamers for their performance in esports games. Since its incorporation in 2014, Playfull has focused on tracking player achievements across various popular titles, providing personalized rewards based on performance metrics. The platform utilizes a proprietary rewards engine that synthesizes gameplay data, demographic information, and redemption patterns to ensure that players receive relevant incentives at optimal times. This approach aims to enhance the gaming experience by recognizing and rewarding players for their accomplishments within the esports community.
WAVE.tv is a sports media company for the next generation of fans. Through a portfolio of media brands, covering a wide array of fandoms and genres, WAVE.tv entertains modern-day sports fans with the programming they love, produced for the digital platforms where they spend the most time. Their programming can be discovered across Snapchat, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube. Each month, Wave's entire portfolio reaches over 60 million followers (largely Gen-Z and Millennials) generating over 3 billion views with a unique reach of over 200 million.
NexusEdge Education Inc. is an artificial intelligence-driven career navigation platform designed to assist students in discovering suitable career paths while helping employers build a qualified candidate pipeline. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, NexusEdge offers a range of services including video mentoring, micro-credentialing, and an adaptive job board. The platform is specifically aimed at empowering community college students and provides access to a network of industry professionals, digital badges, and free classes from Lynda.com. By connecting students with online courses and relevant job opportunities, NexusEdge facilitates skills development and career readiness, while also partnering with educational institutions and corporations to enhance workforce preparedness.
Avisare is a universal supplier management portal connecting large corporations with small and mid-sized businesses for pre-vetting and RFP opportunities. We offer suppliers a centralized database to keep their company information updated, and provide the most robust platform to make sourcing a turnkey process.
Maslo is a new category defining technology. The platform captures and processes unstructured signals like audio, video, and biomarkers to infer mental states, behaviors, and change in people over time.
Hanzo enables businesses to launch and operate blockchain networks, develop decentralized applications and deliver compelling experiences. Whether you're launching a token sale, building a marketplace for collectables, or opening an ecommerce store, Hanzo enables rapid development of beautiful and secure blockchain products.
Inklocker is a cloud-based printing platform that connects apparel designers with small and medium-sized print shops, facilitating local production of merchandise. By integrating with various e-commerce platforms, including popular shopping carts, Inklocker allows print shops to streamline their operations, outsource jobs, and manage production efficiently. The platform is designed to adapt to the on-demand needs of designers, enabling them to quickly scale direct-to-garment (DTG) printing capabilities. This innovative approach not only enhances the speed and convenience of custom merchandise production but also supports a more localized manufacturing process, ensuring that orders are fulfilled closer to the customer.
ARTERNAL offers a customer relationship management software for art galleries and museums. The company provides a platform that enables users to store contact information, track sales activity, collect customer data, send individual previews, and allocate staff and resources. The platform can be accessed on the Web and smartphones. ARTERNAL was founded in 2015 and is based in New York, New York.
Litimetrics Inc develops and operates a legal analytics platform for litigation attorneys. Its platform provides competitive and business intelligence that empowers attorneys to make better decisions based on insights about durations, outcomes, and behavioral patterns mined from various pages of court records. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
Shimmur is a new social engagement platform that makes two-way communication between influencers and their followers simple, effective, and scalable.
SyncSpot is an award-winning agency that specializes in helping Fortune 500 companies establish and manage partnerships. The company operates a cross-promotion platform designed to enhance the effectiveness of brand promotions. Utilizing artificial intelligence, SyncSpot's platform generates strategic matches between brands and facilitates the delivery of rewards for in-store promotions at an accelerated pace. This innovative approach allows brands to boost sales without relying on traditional discounting methods, thereby improving the overall value of their promotional efforts. SyncSpot has successfully collaborated with over 70 Fortune 500 clients, solidifying its position as a leader in the partnership and promotional landscape.
Frame Health Inc. is a healthcare technology company that specializes in developing cloud-based software aimed at improving patient care and reducing healthcare costs. The company operates a big data platform that focuses on creating patient psychological profiles and facilitating interactions between patients and healthcare providers, particularly in the management of chronic diseases. Frame Health serves a diverse clientele, including health maintenance organizations, healthcare providers, self-insured employers, insurance companies, pharmacy chains, mass merchandisers, and pharmaceutical companies. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Frame Health is dedicated to transforming the healthcare landscape through innovative technological solutions.
Octi: The first people-powered social AR platform.
Boon Company, Inc. operates a referral marketplace designed to connect job seekers and employers through a unique engagement network. Established in 2014 and based in Culver City, California, Boon's platform allows job seekers to create online portfolios, integrate with LinkedIn, apply for jobs, and track their applications. For employers, it facilitates posting job openings, identifying candidates, and streamlining the hiring process. Boon utilizes social and psychological engagement techniques alongside data science to enhance its referral recruiting engine, which significantly increases the number of referred candidates. Its powerful matching algorithms identify suitable candidates and engage employees effectively, while custom rewards and gamification encourage participation. Additionally, the platform provides deep integrations and analytics dashboards, making referral recruiting a cost-effective strategy for companies seeking to hire top talent from their networks.
MakersKit, Inc. specializes in developing do-it-yourself (DIY) project kits that inspire creativity and enable individuals to engage in various hands-on activities. The company offers a diverse range of kits, including apothecary moss terrariums, cocktails, shave kits, dinosaur terrariums, and more. Each kit is designed to provide all necessary supplies along with online how-to video tutorials, facilitating an enjoyable crafting experience. MakersKit sells its products through both physical retail stores and online platforms, and has formed a strategic partnership with Birchbox to enhance its market presence. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, California, MakersKit aims to deliver creativity directly to consumers, making DIY accessible and engaging for all.
Donut Media Inc. is a digital media company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in creating cross-platform video content tailored for automotive and motorsports enthusiasts. The company employs proprietary technology and a curated network of influencers to develop and disseminate engaging automotive content across various social channels. Donut Media has established a data-driven approach that enhances the shareability of its videos, ensuring they resonate with its target audience. In addition to video content, the company also offers a range of merchandise, including clothing and accessories, allowing customers to engage further with the automotive culture.
Yosko, Inc. is a New York-based company that develops a mobile application aimed at enhancing patient care coordination within hospitals. Founded in 2011, Yosko's solution integrates with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, allowing medical staff to access patient records remotely and facilitating streamlined communication among care teams. The application simplifies hospital workflows and addresses critical issues that contribute to preventable medical errors and increased healthcare costs. By providing tools for secure messaging and record accessibility, Yosko enables healthcare professionals to focus on patient care, ultimately improving the quality of services delivered.
Seed&Spark is an entertainment platform for conscious consumers. Synthesizing subscription streaming with the next evolution of crowdfunding, Seed&Spark delivers truly diverse content for audiences and sustainability for artists. Seed&Spark is built to address the business problems in entertainment that cause the social problem of lack of diversity and representation. Their subscribers not only get to watch an award-winning slate of movies and shows they can't find anywhere else, they also get to vote to fund a new project each month. All the movies and shows on Seed&Spark are actively increasing representation in front of and behind the camera.
Shyft Technologies Inc. develops a mobile application that enables employees to swap shifts and share schedules. It serves retail, supply chain, food service, and grocery industries. Shyft Technologies Inc. was founded in 2015 and is based in Seattle, Washington with an additional office in Los Angeles, California.
Joany Inc., also known as Joany Health Insurance Services, is an online insurance brokerage based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2016. The company specializes in simplifying the process of buying and managing health insurance through its digital platform, which leverages machine learning and predictive modeling to tailor insurance options to individual consumer needs. In addition to insurance brokerage services, Joany provides healthcare concierge services, including doctor matching, billing assistance, and other support to help clients navigate the complexities of healthcare. The company aims to enhance the overall experience of using health insurance, making it more accessible and efficient for consumers.
Pundit Inc. was a Disney and Techstars backed company that launched a variety of consumer and social apps, helping creators foster amazing IP and develop stronger ties with their fans. Our apps, including Pundit Stickers and Grafiti, collectively amassed over 1 million users on both iOS and Android. They allowed users to discover, showcase, and share amazing digital stickers on any platform in 2D and augmented reality formats. We also executed key product partnerships with global IP owners and brands such as Funko, Paramount Pictures, and Disney. Among the most successful activations was launching AR stickers for Disney Pixar's Incredibles 2, Disney Studios' Ralph Breaks the Internet, Disney Channel's DuckTales, and Paramount Pictures' Bumblebee - amassing millions of fan engagements with our AR stickers in just a few weeks' time. Our apps have also been featured on the App Store and Play Store on 3 occasions, highlighting our innovative AR and messaging products. Pundit Inc. was an alumni of the Disney Accelerator powered by Techstars in 2015. The company was also named: • Inc's 2016 Coolest College Startup • TechCrunch Disrupt - Startup Battlefield Alumni • Most Innovative Tech Startup, IDEAS LA
Twigtale is a company dedicated to supporting parents through personalized and accessible expert advice for significant transitions in a child's life, such as welcoming a new baby, moving, or facing challenging experiences like illness or loss. The platform offers tailored guidance, which includes creating engaging children's books and videos that are crafted by child development experts and customized by parents. This approach not only provides valuable insights for caregivers but also results in captivating stories that resonate with children. Twigtale serves a diverse customer base, including individual parents, groups, partners, and sponsors, all aimed at fostering informed decision-making in child development and growth.
MakersKit, Inc. specializes in developing do-it-yourself (DIY) project kits that inspire creativity and enable individuals to engage in various hands-on activities. The company offers a diverse range of kits, including apothecary moss terrariums, cocktails, shave kits, dinosaur terrariums, and more. Each kit is designed to provide all necessary supplies along with online how-to video tutorials, facilitating an enjoyable crafting experience. MakersKit sells its products through both physical retail stores and online platforms, and has formed a strategic partnership with Birchbox to enhance its market presence. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, California, MakersKit aims to deliver creativity directly to consumers, making DIY accessible and engaging for all.
Rival Theory Inc. is an Albuquerque, New Mexico-based company that specializes in artificial intelligence technology for the entertainment industry. Founded in 2011, the company develops AI solutions aimed at creating interactive characters for various applications, including advertising, video games, simulations, film, and media. Their RAIN AI engine has gained adoption by over 100,000 studios and developers worldwide, enabling the creation of sophisticated interactive characters based on both real and fictional personas. Rival Theory's Sentio technology further enhances its offerings by integrating human performance capture with AI-driven personality and decision-making, resulting in virtual humans capable of natural interactions in immersive environments like Virtual Reality. The company's tools cater to a diverse audience, including students, hobbyists, professional studios, and government entities.
SyncOnSet Technologies is an entertainment technology company that specializes in digitizing physical production and managing creative content for the film and television industry. The company provides an Emmy-winning software platform that offers essential management tools for production teams. Its services include script breakdowns, budgeting, expense tracking, photo management, inventory, and asset management. By optimizing workflows and facilitating secure communication, SyncOnSet enables production crews to focus on their creative tasks, ultimately enhancing efficiency in the production process.