Corazon Capital

Corazon Capital LLC is a venture capital firm located in Chicago, Illinois, specializing in early-stage investments, particularly in the technology sector, including information technology, big data, and the Internet of Things. Established in 2014, the firm focuses on Seed and Series A funding, leveraging a unique combination of investment experience and operational expertise to provide practical guidance to entrepreneurs. Co-founders Sam Yagan and Steve Farsht bring substantial backgrounds in both investing and entrepreneurship, having co-founded several successful companies and held senior roles in prominent organizations. Corazon Capital is recognized for its deep operational knowledge and extensive network, which enhances its ability to support startup growth. The firm aims to foster strong partnerships with entrepreneurs by integrating financial and operational insights into its investment approach. With a commitment to nurturing innovation, Corazon Capital has made significant investments in private companies and continues to play a vital role in the startup ecosystem.

Nina Essandoh

Investor

Josh Graves

Senior Associate

Greg Johnston

Principal

Smriti Jayaraman Kekre

Principal

Robert Milroy

Joint Managing Director

Christian Rudder

Venture Partner

Victor Westerstrand

Senior Associate

Sam Yagan

Co-Founder and Managing Director

Zhou Zang

Senior Associate

77 past transactions

Tokenproof

Seed Round in 2022
Tokenproof operates a token-gating system that allows users to securely prove ownership of their non-fungible tokens (NFTs) without risking their assets. The platform offers a seamless technology designed for both real-world and online applications, featuring customizable access policies and granular configuration options. Additionally, it provides ticketing features and robust analytics, enabling users to demonstrate NFT ownership without the need to connect or carry their digital wallets. This approach simplifies the process of accessing exclusive content and experiences tied to NFT ownership, enhancing the overall utility of digital assets.

Tellie

Series A in 2022
Developer of an all-in-one commerce & content platform designed to serve as a bridge between existing Web2 services and the Web3 ecosystem. The company's platform helps the creator turn their personal website into a creative library & digitally-native commerce platform, and expands the accessibility of Web3 to all creators, enabling them to build an interactive website, portfolio, or link-in-bio in minutes for every drop.

@Hotel

Series A in 2022
TripScout, Inc. is a travel entertainment company based in Chicago, Illinois, established in 2015. It has developed an application that enables travelers to visually discover destinations through a variety of content, including articles, posts, blogs, photos, and videos contributed by influencers and publishers. The application allows users to create personalized travel itineraries by mapping relevant content, serving as an up-to-date travel guide for those eager to explore new places. TripScout aims to enhance the travel planning experience by providing a comprehensive platform tailored to the needs of modern travelers.

BACH

Seed Round in 2022
BACH LLC operates a platform and mobile application designed to assist groups in planning, booking, and organizing bachelor and bachelorette parties. Based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, the app enables users to discover various experiences, invite and chat with guests, and collaboratively build a personalized itinerary. Additionally, it offers features for tracking and splitting expenses, ensuring a streamlined and efficient planning process for users.

Songfinch

Seed Round in 2022
Developer of an online music platform intended to let users buy personalized songs from musicians. The company's platform connects users with songwriters who turn someone's personal stories and feelings into unique, professional-quality songs, enabling artists and musicians to monetize their talent while developing lifelong, special relationships with new fans around the world.

Gated

Seed Round in 2022
Developer of an email management platform designed to enable the user to control when, how, and by whom they are marketed. The company's platform integrates seamlessly with the workflow, trains itself on email interactions, and sends an automatic challenge email to unknown senders, enabling clients to reduce the unwanted emails in their inboxes.

Amper

Series A in 2022
Amper Technologies, Inc. develops and operates a clip-on device that helps factory owners and managers to analyze power consumption of their machines, predict downtime, and deploy predictive maintenance. It offers hardware and software to improve productivity and OEE. The company offers a solution from the hardware to the software, including non-invasive sensors, Internet-connected gateway, and web dashboards, as well as online dashboard to configure and see alerts, real-time status, key metrics, and rich reports. Its technologies also provides plant managers in factories to increase machine and labor productivity by having retrofit sensor that monitors across machine types. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

nVenue

Seed Round in 2022
nVenue is a developer of sports analytics software focused on enhancing virtual fan engagement. The company utilizes advanced machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies to rapidly and accurately generate probabilities and odds for various outcomes of sports plays. This innovative approach enables users to enjoy the game while making predictions about its outcomes, creating opportunities for interactive participation and potential earnings. By combining real-time analytics with user engagement, nVenue aims to transform the way fans experience sports.

Lovewick

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Lovewick is a relationship application aimed at enhancing the happiness and health of couples through engaging interactions. The platform features an exploratory question game along with a wide array of community-generated ideas for activities, helping couples to foster understanding and appreciation in their relationships. By offering personalized communication topics and activities, Lovewick enables users to set relationship goals, modify behaviors, and deepen their knowledge of one another. This approach not only aims to enrich relationships but also to introduce novelty, ultimately contributing to more fulfilling connections.

Mented Cosmetics

Series A in 2022
Mented Cosmetics, founded in 2017 and based in New York, is a luxury beauty brand dedicated to serving women of color. The company specializes in cruelty-free and vegan cosmetic products, including lip shades, lip gloss, nail polish, and accessories, all designed to complement the unique skin tones of Black and Brown women. Mented believes that every woman should find representation in beauty, offering a range of nude lipstick and nail polish shades tailored specifically for this demographic. By selling its products online, Mented Cosmetics aims to provide accessible, non-toxic makeup options that empower women and ensure they feel seen in the beauty industry.

Carro

Series B in 2021
Carro shows all of the influencers and press who are the clients, email subscribers, and followers of your company.

Pancake

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Pancake is a fun and painless virtual experience that brings accessible, affordable and sustainable design for all. We design or re-design spaces in real time, improving people’s lives through professionally designed spaces, promoting happiness, wellness, mental wellbeing and “feel-good” moments that match a budget.

Mantle

Series B in 2021
Mantle is an engineering company specializing in 3D metal printing technology, founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California. The company develops metal 3D printers that produce high-resolution parts suitable for various applications, including automotive, aerospace, and consumer product design and prototyping. Mantle aims to make metal 3D printing accessible to a wider range of businesses by offering a cost-effective solution that caters to companies of all sizes.

Happs

Series A in 2021
Happs is a global community working together to change the face of live news. Happs is a live streaming news platform that covers top stories from around the world. Using Happs app, it alerts the community to global breaking or trending news events — this could be an article, tweet, image, or live video of the event.

ARTA

Seed Round in 2021
Arta Shipping, Inc. specializes in fine art shipping services, offering transportation solutions for specialty fine art items via land, air, sea, or courier. Established in 2014 and headquartered in New York, the company operates as a digital platform and API, providing global white glove logistics and services. Arta aims to enhance the e-commerce experience by integrating logistics automation technology specifically tailored for the white glove logistics market, which is valued at approximately $25 billion.

@Hotel

Seed Round in 2021
TripScout, Inc. is a travel entertainment company based in Chicago, Illinois, established in 2015. It has developed an application that enables travelers to visually discover destinations through a variety of content, including articles, posts, blogs, photos, and videos contributed by influencers and publishers. The application allows users to create personalized travel itineraries by mapping relevant content, serving as an up-to-date travel guide for those eager to explore new places. TripScout aims to enhance the travel planning experience by providing a comprehensive platform tailored to the needs of modern travelers.

KetoNatural Pet Foods

Seed Round in 2021
KetoNatural Pet Foods, Inc. engages in the production of low-carbohydrate dry pet food. Its products offers nutrition and raw diet. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Salt Lake City, Utah.

KetoNatural Pet Foods

Seed Round in 2021
KetoNatural Pet Foods, Inc. engages in the production of low-carbohydrate dry pet food. Its products offers nutrition and raw diet. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Plot

Pre Seed Round in 2020
We’re on a mission to reimagine the classroom. Today’s educators and students need tomorrow’s tools to teach and learn more effectively—from anywhere, in any form. Legacy 'Learning Management Systems' reflect a disappointing status quo: bloated, obsolete, slow, and uninspiring tools that frustrate and discourage, and fail to foster engagement. Unicycle is a classroom operating system created out of the belief that innovation begins with infrastructure. We’re designing a new home for learning exchange that streamlines workflow, creates exponential efficiencies, and empowers teachers and students to communicate, collaborate, and thrive.

Varuna

Venture Round in 2020
Varuna helps water utility leaders to effectively manage a water system.The Varuna platform collects, analyzes, and displays relevant operational and business data. The platform enables the utility to perform real-time water quality monitoring using advanced sensors, predict quality issues using machine learning, determine their resource needs, and generate up-to-date mandated reports with a few clicks. Varuna was founded in 2018 by Seyi Fabode, Jamail Carter, and Chris Karr.

Carro

Series B in 2020
Carro shows all of the influencers and press who are the clients, email subscribers, and followers of your company.

Fitplan

Venture Round in 2019
Fitplan Technologies Inc. is a Vancouver-based company that specializes in developing a mobile application focused on fitness. Founded in 2015, the company provides users with personalized access to training programs and meal plans created by a diverse team of fitness icons, athletes, and professional trainers. The application offers curated fitness routines for each day, allowing users to follow structured workout schedules tailored to their individual needs. By connecting users with top fitness influencers and experts, Fitplan aims to help individuals maintain a healthy lifestyle and achieve their fitness goals through customized programs and services.

@Hotel

Seed Round in 2019
TripScout, Inc. is a travel entertainment company based in Chicago, Illinois, established in 2015. It has developed an application that enables travelers to visually discover destinations through a variety of content, including articles, posts, blogs, photos, and videos contributed by influencers and publishers. The application allows users to create personalized travel itineraries by mapping relevant content, serving as an up-to-date travel guide for those eager to explore new places. TripScout aims to enhance the travel planning experience by providing a comprehensive platform tailored to the needs of modern travelers.

Draftbit

Seed Round in 2019
Draftbit is a new way to build cross-platform, native iOS and Android apps in minutes instead of months. Whether you're a designer or developer, with Draftbit you can design your app visually, and then export clean, well-documented code and libraries that give you full control.

Knock

Series B in 2019
Knock operates an online home selling platform designed to streamline the buying and selling of real estate. Founded by members of the Trulia.com team, the platform leverages data science to ensure accurate home pricing and employs technology to facilitate rapid transactions. By providing exclusive insights and predicting price variations, Knock enables real estate agents and homeowners to navigate the selling process with ease. A dedicated team of professionals is available to guide clients, enhancing the overall experience and ensuring that transactions are efficient and straightforward.

Happs

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Happs is a global community working together to change the face of live news. Happs is a live streaming news platform that covers top stories from around the world. Using Happs app, it alerts the community to global breaking or trending news events — this could be an article, tweet, image, or live video of the event.

Mantle

Series A in 2018
Mantle is an engineering company specializing in 3D metal printing technology, founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California. The company develops metal 3D printers that produce high-resolution parts suitable for various applications, including automotive, aerospace, and consumer product design and prototyping. Mantle aims to make metal 3D printing accessible to a wider range of businesses by offering a cost-effective solution that caters to companies of all sizes.

Foodsby

Series B in 2018
Foodsby is an online marketplace connecting employees in office buildings with local restaurants to provide hard-working professionals with a variety of easy lunch options. Individuals place orders online, orders are aggregated via Foodsby.com, and the restaurants make one simple delivery with all orders. We're giving hardworking professionals the freedom to eat well and remain productive in their work-life. Foodsby brings more meal options and variety to customers by connecting with local and national restaurant brands they know and love. It was founded in 2012 and is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.

Mac & Mia

Series A in 2018
Mac & Mia, Inc. is an online retailer specializing in children's clothing and accessories, catering to children from newborns to six years old. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Delaware, the company offers a personalized shopping experience that allows parents to discover boutique and specialty clothing items without the challenges of traditional shopping. Each piece is carefully curated by style experts to align with individual family preferences, ensuring that the clothing fits well and meets high standards of quality and style. Additionally, Mac & Mia provides gift cards, enhancing the shopping experience for customers seeking thoughtful gifts. Through its innovative platform, the company aims to simplify the process of building children's wardrobes, allowing parents to spend more quality time with their families.

Greenfly

Series B in 2018
Greenfly, Inc. is a digital asset management company that specializes in content collaboration and distribution for sports, entertainment, and brand advocacy. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, with an additional office in Paris, Greenfly offers a platform that automates the capture, organization, and sharing of short-form digital media. This enables organizations to enhance their social media engagement and extend their organic reach significantly. The platform is designed for various sectors, including brands, political campaigns, and social causes, allowing advocates to share authentic media that fosters emotional connections with audiences. By facilitating genuine interactions, Greenfly helps organizations leverage brand advocacy more effectively and at a lower cost compared to traditional advertising. The company has been recognized as one of California's fastest-growing organizations.

Heretik

Seed Round in 2017
Heretik Inc. operates in the technology industry. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Mented Cosmetics

Seed Round in 2017
Mented Cosmetics, founded in 2017 and based in New York, is a luxury beauty brand dedicated to serving women of color. The company specializes in cruelty-free and vegan cosmetic products, including lip shades, lip gloss, nail polish, and accessories, all designed to complement the unique skin tones of Black and Brown women. Mented believes that every woman should find representation in beauty, offering a range of nude lipstick and nail polish shades tailored specifically for this demographic. By selling its products online, Mented Cosmetics aims to provide accessible, non-toxic makeup options that empower women and ensure they feel seen in the beauty industry.

ExecThread

Venture Round in 2017
ExecThread, Inc. is a networking platform founded in 2015 and based in New York, connecting over 40,000 executive-level professionals. The platform facilitates the sharing of confidential job opportunities among its members, focusing on enhancing access for underrepresented leaders and allies in the job market. By providing a vetted network, ExecThread enables hiring companies and recruiters to connect with diverse talent while assisting professionals in discovering unlisted executive-level positions and board opportunities. This approach aims to modernize the traditional executive search process, fostering a more transparent and inclusive environment for career advancement.

SpotHero

Series C in 2017
SpotHero Inc. provides a digital platform for reserving off-street parking in North America, aiming to alleviate urban congestion by streamlining the parking process. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Detroit and operations in Toronto, the company offers a mobile application and website that enable drivers to locate, compare, and book discounted parking spots. Users can easily access information about nearby parking facilities, facilitating a more efficient parking experience and reducing the time spent searching for parking. SpotHero also collaborates with mobility companies to integrate parking solutions into their services, enhancing overall convenience for users.

Precognitive Inc

Seed Round in 2017
Precognitive, Inc. specializes in developing fraud prevention solutions, integrating device intelligence and advanced behavioral analytics with a real-time decision engine. Founded in 2016 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company offers its flagship product, Adaptive-ID, which assesses devices in real-time, enhancing its tracking capabilities based on device type, connection, and historical interactions. Precognitive's technology is designed to serve various sectors, including banking and FinTech, travel and entertainment, and e-commerce. As of January 2019, it operates as a subsidiary of ShopRunner, Inc.

Carro

Seed Round in 2017
Carro shows all of the influencers and press who are the clients, email subscribers, and followers of your company.

Foodsby

Series A in 2017
Foodsby is an online marketplace connecting employees in office buildings with local restaurants to provide hard-working professionals with a variety of easy lunch options. Individuals place orders online, orders are aggregated via Foodsby.com, and the restaurants make one simple delivery with all orders. We're giving hardworking professionals the freedom to eat well and remain productive in their work-life. Foodsby brings more meal options and variety to customers by connecting with local and national restaurant brands they know and love. It was founded in 2012 and is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.

XOR Data Exchange

Venture Round in 2017
XOR Data Exchange, Inc. has developed a permission-based data exchange platform aimed at addressing fraud and credit risk issues in the financial services and communications sectors. By enabling data owners to share information securely, the platform allows organizations to optimize and monetize their data while maintaining ownership and control. XOR Data Exchange also offers solutions to combat identity theft, including a compromised identity exchange and a patent-pending technology called Lumen, which identifies personal information on the Internet, including dark web sources. The company serves various clients, including credit card issuers, small business lenders, and sectors such as wireless and cable industries. Founded in 2014, XOR Data Exchange is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

Knock

Series A in 2017
Knock operates an online home selling platform designed to streamline the buying and selling of real estate. Founded by members of the Trulia.com team, the platform leverages data science to ensure accurate home pricing and employs technology to facilitate rapid transactions. By providing exclusive insights and predicting price variations, Knock enables real estate agents and homeowners to navigate the selling process with ease. A dedicated team of professionals is available to guide clients, enhancing the overall experience and ensuring that transactions are efficient and straightforward.

Mac & Mia

Seed Round in 2017
Mac & Mia, Inc. is an online retailer specializing in children's clothing and accessories, catering to children from newborns to six years old. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Delaware, the company offers a personalized shopping experience that allows parents to discover boutique and specialty clothing items without the challenges of traditional shopping. Each piece is carefully curated by style experts to align with individual family preferences, ensuring that the clothing fits well and meets high standards of quality and style. Additionally, Mac & Mia provides gift cards, enhancing the shopping experience for customers seeking thoughtful gifts. Through its innovative platform, the company aims to simplify the process of building children's wardrobes, allowing parents to spend more quality time with their families.

PrettyLitter

Seed Round in 2016
PrettyLitter is a developer of an innovative lightweight cat litter that allows cat owners to monitor their pets' health effectively. This litter changes color in response to abnormalities detected in a cat's urine, providing an early warning system for potential health issues. By offering a product that is 80% lighter than traditional cat litter while maintaining a comparable price point, PrettyLitter combines convenience with peace of mind. This unique feature empowers cat owners to take proactive measures to safeguard their pets' health, enhancing the overall wellbeing of their feline companions.

Greenfly

Series A in 2016
Greenfly, Inc. is a digital asset management company that specializes in content collaboration and distribution for sports, entertainment, and brand advocacy. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, with an additional office in Paris, Greenfly offers a platform that automates the capture, organization, and sharing of short-form digital media. This enables organizations to enhance their social media engagement and extend their organic reach significantly. The platform is designed for various sectors, including brands, political campaigns, and social causes, allowing advocates to share authentic media that fosters emotional connections with audiences. By facilitating genuine interactions, Greenfly helps organizations leverage brand advocacy more effectively and at a lower cost compared to traditional advertising. The company has been recognized as one of California's fastest-growing organizations.

Clarifai

Series B in 2016
Clarifai, Inc. specializes in advanced image recognition systems that enable users to detect near-duplicates and conduct visual searches. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, the company offers a platform that employs machine learning to identify various categories, objects, and tags in images. This technology allows clients to locate similar images within large, uncategorized repositories by leveraging both semantic and visual similarities. Additionally, Clarifai provides a labeling tool called Labeler, which facilitates the organization of datasets, AI-driven data searches, and the training and scaling of AI models in production environments. The company also has an office in Tallinn, Estonia.

Remote Year

Series A in 2016
Remote Year, Inc. provides services for curating work and travel programs for professionals to see the world without quit their jobs. It operates a community of digital nomads from across the globe to spend a year working, traveling, and exploring cities in Europe, Africa, Asia, Latin America, and South America, as well as exploring the local community through cultural tours, speaking events, and volunteer opportunities. The company provides co-working spaces, private rooms, transportation, and community activities and events. Remote Year, Inc. was founded in 2015 and is based in Dover, Delaware.

Catalytic

Series A in 2016
Catalytic Inc. provides a cloud-based automation platform designed to enhance business processes by eliminating repetitive data processing tasks. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Naperville, the company allows users to create intelligent automation solutions without coding. Its platform integrates various technologies, enabling businesses to automate tasks such as document generation, data collection, and system integration. By coordinating the efforts of people, bots, and artificial intelligence, Catalytic empowers employees to focus on more meaningful work, thereby improving efficiency and productivity. Clients, including Bosch and Dentsu Aegis Network, have leveraged Catalytic’s solutions to enhance their operations, deliver superior customer experiences, and increase profitability.

Knock

Seed Round in 2016
Knock operates an online home selling platform designed to streamline the buying and selling of real estate. Founded by members of the Trulia.com team, the platform leverages data science to ensure accurate home pricing and employs technology to facilitate rapid transactions. By providing exclusive insights and predicting price variations, Knock enables real estate agents and homeowners to navigate the selling process with ease. A dedicated team of professionals is available to guide clients, enhancing the overall experience and ensuring that transactions are efficient and straightforward.

Betaout

Seed Round in 2016
Betaout Technologies Private Limited provides ecommerce marketing software for eCommerce companies. Its Betaout platform gives users a single repository of various activities, events, intent, purchase, browsing history, social footprint, and more updated in real time. The company’s platform also helps users in customer segments, email marketing, product catalog, on-site marketing, mobile push, cart recovery, and insights. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Noida, India. As of October 24, 2018, Betaout Technologies Private Limited operates as a subsidiary of Bluecore, Inc..

Catalytic

Seed Round in 2016
Catalytic Inc. provides a cloud-based automation platform designed to enhance business processes by eliminating repetitive data processing tasks. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Naperville, the company allows users to create intelligent automation solutions without coding. Its platform integrates various technologies, enabling businesses to automate tasks such as document generation, data collection, and system integration. By coordinating the efforts of people, bots, and artificial intelligence, Catalytic empowers employees to focus on more meaningful work, thereby improving efficiency and productivity. Clients, including Bosch and Dentsu Aegis Network, have leveraged Catalytic’s solutions to enhance their operations, deliver superior customer experiences, and increase profitability.

Visibly

Series A in 2016
Visibly, Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, that specializes in online eye examination services for patients in the United States. Founded in 2013 and previously known as Opternative, the company offers a digital vision test that allows users to obtain a prescription for glasses or contact lenses from any location and at any time. This test is designed to be convenient and accessible, enabling patients to renew their prescriptions easily. While the Visibly Digital Acuity Product provides supportive recommendations, it is important for users to supply accurate information, as this data is essential for the eye care provider's assessment. The company also offers its digital vision testing technology to optometrists, ophthalmologists, and optical service providers, facilitating eye care access during challenging circumstances.

Pearachute

Seed Round in 2016
Pearachute is a monthly membership service designed to help families engage in meaningful activities with their children. It connects parents to a variety of kids' classes and activity centers, including options like ballet, swimming, music, and sports. The platform allows families to explore different activities that align with their schedules, providing flexibility and convenience in booking classes. By offering a diverse range of options, Pearachute aims to enhance family time through enjoyable experiences tailored to individual routines.

DipJar

Seed Round in 2015
DipJar, Inc. offers DipJar, an electronic tip jar to collect electronic gratuities, such as countertop tips in coffee shops, contributions to barbers or buskers, and donations to charity. Its DipJar enables nonprofits to collect one-step cashless donations wherever potential supporters encounter their cause. The company serves customers in the United States. DipJar, Inc. was incorporated in 2011 and is based in New York, New York.

Bluecore

Series B in 2015
Bluecore is a retail marketing platform that leverages predictive intelligence to enhance marketing efforts for retailers. By integrating and analyzing consumer behavior and product data, Bluecore provides a detailed understanding of each shopper, including their past interactions and anticipated future engagement with brands. The platform personalizes customer interactions across multiple channels, including email, websites, display ads, and social media, which helps businesses acquire, retain, and expand their customer base. With nearly 500 million shopper IDs and a product catalog extensive enough to rival Amazon, Bluecore has successfully doubled marketing revenue and improved customer retention and lifetime value for over 400 brands, such as Express, Nike, and Sephora. Recognized as one of New York City's rapidly growing SaaS startups, Bluecore is supported by prominent venture capital firms and continues to serve a diverse range of retailers.

Betaout

Seed Round in 2015
Betaout Technologies Private Limited provides ecommerce marketing software for eCommerce companies. Its Betaout platform gives users a single repository of various activities, events, intent, purchase, browsing history, social footprint, and more updated in real time. The company’s platform also helps users in customer segments, email marketing, product catalog, on-site marketing, mobile push, cart recovery, and insights. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Noida, India. As of October 24, 2018, Betaout Technologies Private Limited operates as a subsidiary of Bluecore, Inc..

XOR Data Exchange

Series A in 2015
XOR Data Exchange, Inc. has developed a permission-based data exchange platform aimed at addressing fraud and credit risk issues in the financial services and communications sectors. By enabling data owners to share information securely, the platform allows organizations to optimize and monetize their data while maintaining ownership and control. XOR Data Exchange also offers solutions to combat identity theft, including a compromised identity exchange and a patent-pending technology called Lumen, which identifies personal information on the Internet, including dark web sources. The company serves various clients, including credit card issuers, small business lenders, and sectors such as wireless and cable industries. Founded in 2014, XOR Data Exchange is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

Monica+Andy

Venture Round in 2015
Monica+Andy operates an online platform specializing in baby clothing, offering a line of GOTS-certified organic essentials made from trustworthy fabrics. Founded in 2014 by Monica Royer, a first-time mother, the brand aims to provide the softest clothing for children while creating a seamless shopping experience for new parents. In addition to its online presence, Monica+Andy features Guideshops that allow customers to engage with the brand in person. The company is dedicated to fostering a community focused on improving the lives of babies and promoting sustainability.

Keybase

Series A in 2015
Keybase, Inc. is a New York-based company that provides web verification and encryption software solutions tailored for social media users. Founded in 2015, Keybase offers an open-source command line program that enables users to securely sign, verify, encrypt, and share messages using GPG for cryptographic operations. Its platform facilitates the management of public keys linked to user accounts on Keybase as well as Twitter and GitHub, ensuring a seamless experience for users who wish to protect their communications. The company's technology is designed to rescue files and streams, allowing for secure handling of signed, encrypted, and verified content. Keybase operates as a subsidiary of Zoom Video Communications.

Betaout

Seed Round in 2015
Betaout Technologies Private Limited provides ecommerce marketing software for eCommerce companies. Its Betaout platform gives users a single repository of various activities, events, intent, purchase, browsing history, social footprint, and more updated in real time. The company’s platform also helps users in customer segments, email marketing, product catalog, on-site marketing, mobile push, cart recovery, and insights. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Noida, India. As of October 24, 2018, Betaout Technologies Private Limited operates as a subsidiary of Bluecore, Inc..

SimplyInsured

Series A in 2015
SimplyInsured, Inc. operates an online platform that provides health insurance plans and policies tailored for employer groups and small businesses in the United States. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, the company offers a range of services including medical, dental, and vision plans, as well as claims assistance. The platform enables users to analyze numerous insurance policies, helping them estimate real out-of-pocket costs and compare various options in a straightforward manner. By simplifying the process of selecting health insurance, SimplyInsured aims to assist clients in making informed decisions that best meet their coverage needs.

LitCharts

Venture Round in 2015
LitCharts is a literary resource, with lots of literature guides, literary terms, and modern English translations of every Shakespeare play. It offers a database of diverse literature guides. It was launched by Justin Kestler in September 2013.

Bluecore

Series A in 2015
Bluecore is a retail marketing platform that leverages predictive intelligence to enhance marketing efforts for retailers. By integrating and analyzing consumer behavior and product data, Bluecore provides a detailed understanding of each shopper, including their past interactions and anticipated future engagement with brands. The platform personalizes customer interactions across multiple channels, including email, websites, display ads, and social media, which helps businesses acquire, retain, and expand their customer base. With nearly 500 million shopper IDs and a product catalog extensive enough to rival Amazon, Bluecore has successfully doubled marketing revenue and improved customer retention and lifetime value for over 400 brands, such as Express, Nike, and Sephora. Recognized as one of New York City's rapidly growing SaaS startups, Bluecore is supported by prominent venture capital firms and continues to serve a diverse range of retailers.

Man Crates

Seed Round in 2014
Man Crates operates an e-commerce platform specializing in unique gifts for men, offering a variety of curated products packaged in wooden crates. Each crate is designed to provide an engaging unboxing experience, complete with a crowbar for opening, which adds an element of excitement and anticipation. The company prioritizes delivering impressive gifts rather than conventional options, ensuring that customers receive items that are memorable and enjoyable. By focusing on high-quality, personalized gifts, Man Crates aims to create a distinctive gifting experience that stands out in the market.

Shiftgig

Series A in 2014
Shiftgig, Inc. is a technology company that operates a mobile platform connecting businesses in need of temporary staffing with individuals seeking short-term work. The platform facilitates on-demand job opportunities across various sectors, including food service, hospitality, retail, and experiential marketing. By aggregating hiring requirements and worker skills, Shiftgig enables timely and efficient matches between employers and qualified candidates. The company also offers an application for both Android and iPhone, allowing businesses to post job openings that skilled workers can claim. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Shiftgig has expanded its presence with additional offices in cities such as Milwaukee, Atlanta, Dallas, and New York. The company's services assist staffing agencies in managing their workforce more effectively, providing insights that help streamline operations and support strategic growth.

Curiosity

Series A in 2014
Why do people sneeze in sunlight? Why is a black hole called a "singularity"? Why aren't fish electrocuted when lightning hits the water? Curiosity answers the questions you never knew to ask, and digs into the things you've always wondered about. The company spun out of Discovery in 2014 and today reaches an audience of 70 million a month globally through a website, iOS and Android app, weekly podcast, daily email, Chrome extension, and Amazon Alexa skill. With five new stories on a variety of topics every day (plus thousands more to discover), it helps people have fun learning about everything from the scientific and relatable to the awe-inspiring and downright weird. Count on Curiosity to explain even the densest subjects in a way that's entertaining, witty, and easy to understand.

Monica+Andy

Seed Round in 2014
Monica+Andy operates an online platform specializing in baby clothing, offering a line of GOTS-certified organic essentials made from trustworthy fabrics. Founded in 2014 by Monica Royer, a first-time mother, the brand aims to provide the softest clothing for children while creating a seamless shopping experience for new parents. In addition to its online presence, Monica+Andy features Guideshops that allow customers to engage with the brand in person. The company is dedicated to fostering a community focused on improving the lives of babies and promoting sustainability.

Telnyx

Seed Round in 2014
Telnyx LLC is a VoIP telecom service provider that specializes in cloud-based communication solutions. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Dublin, Ireland, Telnyx develops a platform that offers carrier-grade voice and messaging services. Its offerings include SIP trunking, programmatic messaging, and embedded communications, enabling developers and enterprises to seamlessly integrate voice and messaging into their applications. The platform supports various outbound traffic profiles, allowing clients to maintain control over their communications and ensuring high-speed connections while minimizing latency. Telnyx's services are designed to facilitate real-time interactions and provide a reliable communication framework for next-generation applications.

Bonobos

Series D in 2014
Bonobos is a men's clothing brand established in 2007, known for its focus on fit, customer experience, and a fresh approach to menswear. Initially launched online with a signature line of better-fitting pants, Bonobos has grown to become the largest apparel brand built on the web in the United States. The product range includes pants, shorts, shirts, suits, sweaters, outerwear, shoes, and various accessories such as belts, bags, and watches. To enhance customer engagement, Bonobos opened Guideshops, which provide personalized shopping experiences. The brand also expanded its reach through partnerships with retailers like Nordstrom. With a commitment to delivering stylish menswear, Bonobos has garnered recognition for its innovative shopping experience and energetic brand spirit. The company is headquartered in New York and operates an e-commerce platform, making its offerings accessible to a wide audience.

SpotHero

Series A in 2014
SpotHero Inc. provides a digital platform for reserving off-street parking in North America, aiming to alleviate urban congestion by streamlining the parking process. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Detroit and operations in Toronto, the company offers a mobile application and website that enable drivers to locate, compare, and book discounted parking spots. Users can easily access information about nearby parking facilities, facilitating a more efficient parking experience and reducing the time spent searching for parking. SpotHero also collaborates with mobility companies to integrate parking solutions into their services, enhancing overall convenience for users.

Brilliant.org

Series B in 2014
Brilliant is a high-quality free online mathematics and science problem solving website for high aptitude students around the world. Brilliant aims to democratize the way smart, driven youth are identified and developed by offering an intellectually challenging environment online.

AgLocal

Venture Round in 2014
AgLocal wants consumers to understand what they eat, where it comes from and teach consumers how they can support these family farms.

Visibly

Seed Round in 2014
Visibly, Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, that specializes in online eye examination services for patients in the United States. Founded in 2013 and previously known as Opternative, the company offers a digital vision test that allows users to obtain a prescription for glasses or contact lenses from any location and at any time. This test is designed to be convenient and accessible, enabling patients to renew their prescriptions easily. While the Visibly Digital Acuity Product provides supportive recommendations, it is important for users to supply accurate information, as this data is essential for the eye care provider's assessment. The company also offers its digital vision testing technology to optometrists, ophthalmologists, and optical service providers, facilitating eye care access during challenging circumstances.

Rocketmiles

Series A in 2014
Rocketmiles is a startup that lets travelers earn frequent flier miles in major airline programs when booking hotel stays through its site. It was built with the sole purpose of helping people travel more and travel farther. They feature a premium, hand-picked hotels in each city that have been screened by their staff of experts.

LiveMinutes

Seed Round in 2013
LiveMinutes is a free real-time collaboration platform. It fills the gap between traditional web-conferencing (Webex, Skype), project management (Basecamp), and document sharing (Google Docs, DropBox, Box, Email) LiveMinutes works around the concept of workspace. You can create a workspace, invite a team, and start collaborating on notes, designs, slideshows, either asynchronously by leaving comments, or synchronously by launching a conference call, all within a beautiful HTML5 platform.

Inventables

Series B in 2013
Inventables, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in 3D carving machines, software, and materials designed for digital fabrication. Its flagship product, the X-Carve, allows users to create intricate designs in various materials, including wood, plastic, and metal. The company also offers Carvey bits, a tabletop 3D carving software, and Easel Pro, a cloud-based design tool. In addition to machines, Inventables provides a wide range of materials such as acrylic, circuit board blanks, and machinable wax, along with essential machine components and finishing products. With a catalog of approximately 30,000 items, Inventables caters to small manufacturers and designers, facilitating the production of diverse products from jewelry to furniture. Founded in 2002, the company aims to make manufacturing accessible and efficient for its customers.

GiveForward

Series A in 2012
GiveForward Inc. owns and operates a Website that provides personalized fundraising Webpages to raise money for loved ones during times of need. It offers GiveForward, a fundraising support system that provides online fundraising pages, allowing friends and family to raise money directly for a loved one when they need it the most. The company helps people raise funds online for various things, such as general medical expenses, chemotherapy, transplants, funeral expenses, and disaster-relief. It provides its online fundraising tools to individuals and non-profit organizations. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in Chicago, Illinois. As of March 29, 2017, GiveForward Inc. operates as a subsidiary of YouCaring Dot Com, LLC.

Brilliant.org

Series A in 2012
Brilliant is a high-quality free online mathematics and science problem solving website for high aptitude students around the world. Brilliant aims to democratize the way smart, driven youth are identified and developed by offering an intellectually challenging environment online.
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