Scout Ventures

Scout Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in New York, founded in 2009. The firm specializes in seed-stage investments in North American companies focused on frontier technologies, including drones, robotics, autonomous mobility, cybersecurity, and software as a service (SaaS). With additional offices in Washington, D.C., Scout Ventures seeks to support capital-efficient businesses led by experienced entrepreneurs. The firm leverages its established networks across the government, military, and intelligence sectors to identify and nurture startups founded by individuals with military and intelligence backgrounds. By cultivating innovative technologies, Scout Ventures aims to contribute to a safer and better world while facilitating exponential growth for its portfolio companies.

Thompson Barro

Associate

Wes Blackwell

Partner

Brock Bontrager

Associate

Bradley C. Harrison

Managing Partner

Bill Perilli

Chief Financial Officer

John Ryu

Partner

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ID.me

Series D in 2023
The mission of ID.me is to make the world a more trusted place by enabling transparent interactions between people and organizations. ID.me is a digital identity network that empowers consumers to prove their identity via a digital medium in contexts where it would benefit the consumer to be known. For relying parties, ID.me provides a single API endpoint through which partners can verify the identity of users attempting to access a website or to unlock an exclusive benefit. The United States Department of Commerce selected ID.me as one of the top five identity companies in America in 2013 and awarded the company a $2.8M grant to participate in the President's National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace (NSTIC). ID.me was a Finalist for Wall Street Journal Startup of the Year in 2013. Entrepreneur Magazine selected ID.me as one of 100 Brilliant Companies for 2014 in their June 2014 edition. Key customers include SeaWorld, Overstock.com, Under Armour, Dell, Sears Holding Corporation, and 129 additional retailers and brands.

Resonant Link

Seed Round in 2022
Resonant Link LLC manufactures and develops wireless charging solutions by leveraging coil technology. Its products include Resonant Link’s multi-layer self-resonant structure (MSRS). It serves robot, drone, and electric vehicles industries throughout the world. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Shelburne, Vermont.

Civitech

Series A in 2022
Civitech Ltd. designs and develops an integration platform. It offers products, such as CampaignOS, a campaign integration platform that support candidates for public office, staff members, and volunteers dashboard functionality. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in St. Helens, United Kingdom.

De-Ice

Venture Round in 2021
De-Ice is an MIT spin-out that’s developing ground and in-flight ice protection systems for the aerospace industry. De-Ice's electrical system generates time and cost efficiencies by replacing the incumbent on-ground chemical solutions with a technology that is faster, cheaper, safer and less disruptive to operations. The system is also a mission-enabler by allowing flights into and out of remote locations, as well as enhancing in-flight capability through eliminating bleed air.

Agnostiq

Seed Round in 2021
Agnostiq Inc. is a Toronto-based enterprise technology startup that specializes in security software for quantum cloud computing. Founded in 2018, the company offers solutions designed to ensure the privacy of data and algorithms while enabling users to experiment with quantum processors over the cloud. Agnostiq's software is compatible with current quantum hardware, allowing users to adjust security levels based on their specific needs. By integrating with existing software development kits, Agnostiq provides cross-platform solutions that cater to various cloud service providers. This innovative approach allows privacy-sensitive users to leverage the advantages of quantum computing without compromising their proprietary information.

UbiQD

Series A in 2020
UbiQD, LLC, based in Los Alamos, New Mexico, specializes in the manufacture and marketing of semiconductor nanocrystals, specifically low-hazard quantum dots and nanocomposites. Founded in 2014, the company offers innovative products such as UbiGro, a luminescent film designed to enhance crop growth in greenhouses by retrofitting existing structures. UbiQD aims to make its low-toxicity quantum dots widely accessible for various applications, including safety, design, solar energy, lighting, security, and personal care. The company benefits from its proximity to prominent research institutions like Los Alamos and Sandia National Laboratory, fostering collaborations that enhance its research and development capabilities.

Anametric

Venture Round in 2020
Bra-Ket Science is a spin-out from Southern Methodist University pursuing photonic quantum storage and logic devices. It's rocket science, with a "B". The "Bra-Ket" notation was introduced by Nobel laureate Paul Dirac in 1939 and is a well-known form in quantum mechanics.

Olapic

Venture Round in 2020
Olapic is a visual marketing platform that helps brands reach their consumers visually. With Olapic, users can collect, curate, create, and activate visual content, driving brand engagement to new heights. It is an enterprise, all-in-one user-generated, influencer, and short-form video content platform that provides content and scale users need while ensuring it’s optimized across all its marketing channels. It was established in 2010 and is headquartered in New York.

Voyager Space

Series A in 2020
Voyager Space Holdings, Inc. is a holding company that focuses on acquiring and operating firms within the space exploration sector. Founded in 2019 and based in Denver, Colorado, the company aims to consolidate expertise and resources across various segments of the aerospace industry, including aerospace engineering, satellite manufacturing, propulsion systems, and launch services. By integrating these capabilities, Voyager Space seeks to create a vertically integrated organization that can effectively support a wide range of missions in space exploration and scientific discovery. Its approach allows commercial space companies to enhance their contributions to the broader goals of exploration and development.

DeepSig

Series A in 2020
DeepSig is an early-stage startup that develops deep learning software to reinvent wireless communications. By replacing core wireless technology with deep learning, DeepSig makes communication systems faster, more cost-efficient, more secure, and able to excel in complex environments. It uses machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) to learn optimized models directly from data rather than manually designing specialized algorithms, transforming wireless for 5G, IoT, and security.

Trueface

Series A in 2019
Trueface is a face recognition company that applies advanced computer vision technology to camera footage and images to enable businesses to make immediate decisions based on identified patterns. We believe that through the responsible use of computer vision technology, we can live in a smarter and safer world. Our partners are industry leaders in retail, Fintech, security and hospitality.

Unite Us

Series B in 2019
Unite Us is a veteran-led technology company that builds coordinated care networks connecting health and social service providers together. The company helps systems and communities efficiently deliver care and services by inter-connecting providers across communities, seamlessly integrating the social determinants of health into patient care. Providers across the continuum and community are able to externally refer and track every patient’s total health journey, while reporting on all tangible outcomes across a full range of services in a centralized, cohesive, and collaborative ecosystem. This social infrastructure helps communities move beyond legacy resource directories, and transform their ability to measure impact, improved health, and outcomes at scale.

Anno.Ai

Seed Round in 2019
Anno.Ai operates a hosted platform designed to facilitate the curation of training data for machine learning operations. The platform enables users to create projects, customize labels, invite team members, and upload data essential for machine learning models and data annotation. By focusing on structuring unstructured data, Anno.Ai aims to develop AI-driven applications and sensors that open new business opportunities. The company is headquartered in Tysons Corner, Virginia.

Anametric

Seed Round in 2019
Bra-Ket Science is a spin-out from Southern Methodist University pursuing photonic quantum storage and logic devices. It's rocket science, with a "B". The "Bra-Ket" notation was introduced by Nobel laureate Paul Dirac in 1939 and is a well-known form in quantum mechanics.

Tomahawk Robotics

Seed Round in 2018
Tomahawk Robotics, Inc. is a Melbourne, Florida-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in designing and building various robotic systems. Its product offerings encompass assistive, security and defense, energy and infrastructure, and home automation robotics. The company's solutions are characterized by user-centric design and intuitive control technologies, allowing robots to operate safely alongside people in unstructured environments. By leveraging advanced electro-mechanical technology, Tomahawk Robotics creates systems that effectively manipulate real-world spaces and objects, serving as extensions of the user while prioritizing safety and cost-effectiveness.

Trueface

Seed Round in 2018
Trueface is a face recognition company that applies advanced computer vision technology to camera footage and images to enable businesses to make immediate decisions based on identified patterns. We believe that through the responsible use of computer vision technology, we can live in a smarter and safer world. Our partners are industry leaders in retail, Fintech, security and hospitality.

Assurely

Seed Round in 2018
Assurely is the next generation of insurance: market-driven, targeted insurance products; rapidly built and digitally delivered.. Assurely’s first product, TigerMark™, was built to adjust to the changes in the Private Securities industry. Assurely's expansion focuses on building new and adapted insurance products to help changing industries and innovative marketplaces grow.

Cyr3con

Seed Round in 2018
Cyr3con is a cybersecurity company founded in 2018 and based in Tempe, Arizona, that specializes in predicting cyber-attacks using artificial intelligence. The company offers a suite of solutions that analyzes data from various online hacker communities to quantify and anticipate hacker actions before they lead to incidents. By combining insights from human analysts with advanced machine learning capabilities, Cyr3con aims to understand the threat landscape and detect emerging attacks at their earliest stages. This approach enables enterprises to identify and prevent potential cyber threats effectively.

DeepSig

Seed Round in 2018
DeepSig is an early-stage startup that develops deep learning software to reinvent wireless communications. By replacing core wireless technology with deep learning, DeepSig makes communication systems faster, more cost-efficient, more secure, and able to excel in complex environments. It uses machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) to learn optimized models directly from data rather than manually designing specialized algorithms, transforming wireless for 5G, IoT, and security.

Shoobx

Venture Round in 2017
Shoobx handles corporate complexity through a company's whole lifecycle—formation, employee onboarding, legal collaboration, equity management, fundraising, board & stockholder communications, secure data room—so doing things the right way becomes the easy way, and you can focus on building the company. Our platform facilitates working together in a way never possible before, puts your data to work for you, and makes you investor-ready every day. With our intuitive, secure, expert-built proprietary platform, which has been used and tested by hundreds of startups and which is trusted by world-class law firms, Shoobx reduces friction to enable entrepreneurs to maximize their most valuable resources: time and money.

Bespoke Post

Series A in 2017
Goods and guidance for the modern man, delivered monthly. We aim to upgrade a guy's day-to-day life through our themed boxes full of enviable gear – shaving sets, shoe shine kits, home bar essentials, and lots more – plus a full shop of uniquely cool standalone products. Here's how it works: at the beginning of each month, you'll get an email with a full look inside the box we've selected for you based on what we think you'll enjoy. You're free to tweak colors and sizes, add on extra goods, or skip it at no cost – whatever you want. And there's always free shipping, easy returns, and no hassles, ever. See you on the inside.

Visual Vocal

Venture Round in 2017
Visual Vocal is a Seattle-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in a cloud-based platform designed to transform 3D models of architectural designs into virtual reality experiences. By utilizing smartphones as both computers and displays, the platform allows architects, designers, and engineers to easily view and collaborate on projects. This innovative approach enhances the design process, facilitating better communication and understanding among project stakeholders.

Synapse

Seed Round in 2017
Synapse Technology Corporation, also known as Synapse Research, specializes in developing artificial intelligence-based applications for security screening. The company's primary product, Syntech ONE, utilizes proprietary deep learning and computer vision technology to detect and identify weapons and other prohibited items at security checkpoints. This software operates on baggage X-ray and CT scanners, enabling automated threat detection and enhancing the efficiency of security processes. Syntech ONE seamlessly integrates with both new and existing checkpoint machines, catering to a variety of environments, including airports, schools, and office buildings. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Synapse aims to modernize security and defense visual analysis, helping authorities improve threat detection while reducing operational costs and increasing throughput.

LiveNinja

Venture Round in 2016
LiveNinja is on a mission to help people around the world get the service and assistance they need; anytime, anywhere. The company offers unique communication tools that enable businesses to better serve and understand their customers. LiveNinja Messenger, their latest app, simplifies customer communication by bringing each conversation into one message thread. It was founded in 2011 and headquartered in Miami, Florida.

Leo Health

Seed Round in 2016
Leo Health, Inc. develops a mobile application that provides data and health information, premium education content, and tools to help coordinate care to parents and children. Its applications enable users to send messages to child care team; schedule appointments; access child's health data; and submit school forms. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in New York, New York.

Funnel

Series A in 2015
Funnel, operating under Nestio, Inc., provides a comprehensive platform designed for residential landlords and brokers to manage marketing and leasing processes. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, Funnel's web-based solution allows users to access real-time information on residential listings, manage inventory, and update unit details, including photos and floor plans. The platform facilitates communication by enabling users to publish updates to their websites and distribute broker blasts. Additionally, it offers analytical tools to track leasing information and optimize tenant experiences. With a diverse clientele ranging from large management companies to smaller brokerages, Funnel's software is relied upon by thousands of multifamily professionals to streamline operations and drive revenue.

Hullabalu

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

Unite Us

Series A in 2015
Unite Us is a veteran-led technology company that builds coordinated care networks connecting health and social service providers together. The company helps systems and communities efficiently deliver care and services by inter-connecting providers across communities, seamlessly integrating the social determinants of health into patient care. Providers across the continuum and community are able to externally refer and track every patient’s total health journey, while reporting on all tangible outcomes across a full range of services in a centralized, cohesive, and collaborative ecosystem. This social infrastructure helps communities move beyond legacy resource directories, and transform their ability to measure impact, improved health, and outcomes at scale.

PushSpring

Series A in 2015
PushSpring, Inc. designs and develops software as a service (SaaS) solutions that equips application owners and publishers with audience composition data. It provides mobile application audience data, insights, and publisher solutions for mobile marketing. It offers PushSpring Audience Console that offers advertisers with mobile app audiences, as well as enables them to create, view, and export custom segments to tailor their mobile targeting strategy with verified device-level data. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Seattle, Washington. As of July 15, 2019, PushSpring, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of T-Mobile US, Inc.

Rokk3r

Venture Round in 2015
Rokk3r Labs is the best place in the world to launch companies that change the world. It is a platform for entrepreneurs to create startups that perform at least 10x greater than competitors, and a strategic partner for investors and organizations to increase value, mitigate risks and stay at the edge of innovation. With a focus on leveraging exponential technologies (e.g., the blockchain, artificial intelligence, and 3D printing) and implementing new-age methods of raising capital, Rokk3r Labs is harnessing global collective genius to cobuild companies that change the world. Currently, Rokk3r Labs has a portfolio of 30+ companies.

Signpost

Series C in 2015
Signpost, Inc. is a New York-based company that develops Mia, a customer relationship management and remarketing software aimed at helping local businesses enhance their customer engagement and revenue. Founded in 2009 and originally named Postabon, Inc., the company specializes in marketing automation technology that automates data collection from various consumer touchpoints, including calls, emails, and transactions. Mia enables businesses to create comprehensive customer records and implement a customer-centric approach by delivering personalized communications and promotions. By utilizing its proprietary technology, Signpost assists clients in capturing contact information, driving customer feedback, and acquiring new customers, ultimately increasing engagement and revenue for small to large enterprises.

Shoobx

Convertible Note in 2015
Shoobx handles corporate complexity through a company's whole lifecycle—formation, employee onboarding, legal collaboration, equity management, fundraising, board & stockholder communications, secure data room—so doing things the right way becomes the easy way, and you can focus on building the company. Our platform facilitates working together in a way never possible before, puts your data to work for you, and makes you investor-ready every day. With our intuitive, secure, expert-built proprietary platform, which has been used and tested by hundreds of startups and which is trusted by world-class law firms, Shoobx reduces friction to enable entrepreneurs to maximize their most valuable resources: time and money.

Ampsy

Seed Round in 2015
Ampsy is a platform specializing in social aggregation tools that allow brands to compile and curate their most engaging social content into visually appealing formats. By utilizing Ampsy's services, brands can create and launch campaigns within minutes, embedding them on various platforms with a simple line of code. This capability enhances fan engagement and increases the time users spend on a brand's site, effectively addressing challenges in customer acquisition and retention. Ampsy has gained recognition for its innovative technology, being named a finalist at the 2014 SXSW Accelerator and highlighted as one of the most interesting technologies at the event by the IPG Media Lab.

Sidestep

Seed Round in 2015
Sidestep is a mobile commerce application that lets fans easily order merchandise before, during, or after a live event. They simplify the buying experience and capture sales when interest in purchases is at its peak. Users can pick up their items at a VIP Sidestep table with no wait or have their items shipped home. Sidestep has partnered with artists such as Fall Out Boy, 30 Seconds to Mars, Train, Panic! at the Disco, Gavin Degraw, Hunter Hayes, and many more. By creating a more interactive marketplace that integrates with the show, Sidestep can further drive sales, capture orders for the venue, and offer a more convenient experience for the fan.

LiveNinja

Convertible Note in 2015
LiveNinja is on a mission to help people around the world get the service and assistance they need; anytime, anywhere. The company offers unique communication tools that enable businesses to better serve and understand their customers. LiveNinja Messenger, their latest app, simplifies customer communication by bringing each conversation into one message thread. It was founded in 2011 and headquartered in Miami, Florida.

Sustainitech

Seed Round in 2015
Sustainitech is a purpose driven agri-tech company focused on creating perfectly controlled indoor growing environments that grow a wide range of high quality crops in any climate, no matter how harsh.

Virtuix

Seed Round in 2014
Virtuix Inc. is a manufacturer of virtual reality gaming products, known for its innovative Omni system, which allows players to walk and run in 360 degrees within virtual environments. Founded in 2013, the company offers a range of products, including Omni shoes, tracking pods, harnesses, and various accessories designed to enhance the VR experience. Virtuix has developed a comprehensive virtual reality platform that includes Omniverse ESPORTS for gaming applications, as well as Omniverse, a content distribution and arcade management system. The company has successfully shipped over 3,500 Omni systems worldwide, with installations in more than 500 commercial venues across 45 countries, making it a significant player in the VR hardware market. Additionally, Virtuix introduced Omni Arena, a turnkey esports attraction tailored for entertainment centers. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Virtuix also operates offices in Zhuhai and Shanghai, China.

Funnel

Seed Round in 2014
Funnel, operating under Nestio, Inc., provides a comprehensive platform designed for residential landlords and brokers to manage marketing and leasing processes. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, Funnel's web-based solution allows users to access real-time information on residential listings, manage inventory, and update unit details, including photos and floor plans. The platform facilitates communication by enabling users to publish updates to their websites and distribute broker blasts. Additionally, it offers analytical tools to track leasing information and optimize tenant experiences. With a diverse clientele ranging from large management companies to smaller brokerages, Funnel's software is relied upon by thousands of multifamily professionals to streamline operations and drive revenue.

Funnel

Seed Round in 2014
Funnel, operating under Nestio, Inc., provides a comprehensive platform designed for residential landlords and brokers to manage marketing and leasing processes. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, Funnel's web-based solution allows users to access real-time information on residential listings, manage inventory, and update unit details, including photos and floor plans. The platform facilitates communication by enabling users to publish updates to their websites and distribute broker blasts. Additionally, it offers analytical tools to track leasing information and optimize tenant experiences. With a diverse clientele ranging from large management companies to smaller brokerages, Funnel's software is relied upon by thousands of multifamily professionals to streamline operations and drive revenue.

1000Museums

Convertible Note in 2014
1000Museums is a global network that enhances online access and public awareness of museum collections and exhibitions, featuring renowned institutions such as the Guggenheim, the Louvre, and the Van Gogh Museum. The organization serves as a leading provider of high-quality museum reproductions, offering on-demand art products that are available for purchase online and in museum stores. By facilitating the discovery of museums and exhibitions, 1000Museums not only enriches the cultural experience for art enthusiasts but also supports the financial sustainability of the institutions it represents.

Cody

Convertible Note in 2014
Cody is a new media company that produces the latest yoga, wellness & fitness videos that inspire and educate. We offer our video training platform on Web, iOS, and Android as well as original programming on leading social platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. At Cody we connect physical movement, technology, and community into a training experience that lets you focus on what’s really important: Being present in the moment so you can truly enjoy the sweat, strength, and triumph of each session. Learn more at codyapp.com

Sidestep

Seed Round in 2014
Sidestep is a mobile commerce application that lets fans easily order merchandise before, during, or after a live event. They simplify the buying experience and capture sales when interest in purchases is at its peak. Users can pick up their items at a VIP Sidestep table with no wait or have their items shipped home. Sidestep has partnered with artists such as Fall Out Boy, 30 Seconds to Mars, Train, Panic! at the Disco, Gavin Degraw, Hunter Hayes, and many more. By creating a more interactive marketplace that integrates with the show, Sidestep can further drive sales, capture orders for the venue, and offer a more convenient experience for the fan.

Fitting Room Social

Convertible Note in 2014
They started Fitting Room Social to solve a very real problem for the fashionable people in their lives. 30% of all apparel purchased online is returned. Not knowing how an item will fit before you buy it is the primary reason for this frustration. Returning clothes wreaks havoc on everyone in the fashion food chain. From the designers, to the retailers, to the time it takes you to pack up and return the guilty item. There just had to be a better way.

BuzzAngle Music

Convertible Note in 2014
BuzzAngle Music is a New York-based music technology company that provides a unique service to revolutionize the way businesses research music consumption and related trends. BuzzAngle Music’s state-of-the-art big data platform analyzes the daily sales, streaming and airplay activity of albums, songs and artists in North America and beyond. BuzzAngle's service provides unparalleled capability to music distributors, labels, publishers, artist managers, artists, tour managers & promoters, venues, brands & advertisers.

inSparq

Convertible Note in 2014
inSparq helps retailers instantly market and merchandise their trending products. Trends drive higher conversion and average order value by showcasing what’s hot at the moment. inSparq is the only solution that offers powerful tools for retailers to merchandise trending products in display ads, email marketing and on-site recommendations. inSparq also offers on-site social tools, allowing retailers to incentivize their shoppers to share more. Clients include innovative retailers like Kenneth Cole, American Apparel and DrJays. The solution has proven to generate a 5%+ lift in revenue for clients, with some clients seeing over a 10% lift in sales.

Brainscape

Seed Round in 2014
Brainscape is an adaptive mobile education platform that is changing the way people study just about any subject. Founded by cognitive neuroscientists, engineers, data junkies, and executives from the education industry, Brainscape is building the foundations of a comprehensive "knowledge graph" that is helping people learn nearly any topic more efficiently. Brainscape allows professors, thought leaders, and top students to create "smart flashcards" in the Brainscape format and share them within their schools, organizations, and the rest of the world. Brainscape is already installed on several million iOS devices across the K-12, higher ed, corporate training, and lifelong learner markets. The team has developed a successful freemium SaaS revenue model that allows power users to purchase access to advanced content and features. Brainscape's ultimate goal is to map the world of knowledge into bite-sized, learnable chunks -- an initiative it calls the Knowledge Genome Project.

Ampsy

Seed Round in 2014
Ampsy is a platform specializing in social aggregation tools that allow brands to compile and curate their most engaging social content into visually appealing formats. By utilizing Ampsy's services, brands can create and launch campaigns within minutes, embedding them on various platforms with a simple line of code. This capability enhances fan engagement and increases the time users spend on a brand's site, effectively addressing challenges in customer acquisition and retention. Ampsy has gained recognition for its innovative technology, being named a finalist at the 2014 SXSW Accelerator and highlighted as one of the most interesting technologies at the event by the IPG Media Lab.

Voyat

Seed Round in 2014
Voyat Inc. operates a guest retention platform that enhances the connection between hotels and their guests. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York City, Voyat serves both hotel brands and independent hotels, providing tools that allow for personalized offers, promotions, and loyalty rewards tailored to individual guests. By establishing a digital link through WiFi connections, the platform strengthens direct booking channels and improves customer lifetime value. This technology empowers hotels to recognize and cultivate their relationships with guests, setting themselves apart in a competitive market. Notable clients include prominent hotel brands like The New York Palace and Mövenpick Hotels, which leverage Voyat's capabilities to drive higher direct and repeat bookings. The company also has offices in Barcelona and Copenhagen, supporting its operations across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

Local Motors

Venture Round in 2014
Local Motors, Inc. manufactures and sells motor vehicle. The company was founded in 2007 and is based in Goodyear, Arizona.

RedOwl

Series A in 2014
RedOwl provides proactive risk oversight software solutions for compliance, insider threat, and investigations. It provides an unparalleled context by combining human-centric data, delivering situational awareness to identify and disrupt espionage, IP theft, compromised users, and rogue employees. It was founded in 2011 and headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland.

FreshTemp

Convertible Note in 2014
FreshTemp automates temperature collection during production, transportation and storage of any product.

SeedInvest

Series A in 2014
SeedInvest, LLC operates a equity crowd funding platform. Its platform allows users to discover, share, fund, and support small businesses and startups in the United States. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in New York, New York. As of March 4, 2019, SeedInvest, LLC operates as a subsidiary of Circle Internet Financial Limited.

BuyFi

Seed Round in 2014
BuyFi is an easy-to-use payment analytics and customer marketing platform that turns credit card data into valuable customer information, and automates and simplifies customer marketing for merchants. We offer three products built on a single unifying platform. UMarket is a dynamic new way to provide rewards for your customers based on their purchasing habits at a business. For every purchase customers make, they will receive discounts and bonuses created by merchants based on their credit card spending habits with the business. Merchants can also send your promotions to customers on special days, like holidays and birthdays. This process is automatic, meaning it requires no work from merchants and will provide for businesses the boost in sales they are looking for! BInsights shows merchants valuable information about their customers obtained by analyzing credit card transactions. Small businesses get a deeper understanding of their customers. BeSocial saves time for businesses by scheduling posts to multiple social networks. Merchants can share text, pictures, video and coupon offers from a single console. Businesses can measure the impact of their social messages across multiple social media outlets such as Facebook, Twitter and Foursquare, and can also easily monitor what is said about their businesses online on sites such as Yelp and Google to ensure your reputation is not being tainted.

bContext

Convertible Note in 2014
About bContext: With bContext, anyone can transform static files into engaging communications Mark It: There's no need for high-end equipment or fancy editing skills. With bContext users can add hand writing notations and narrative to static documents (such as PDF, PPT, or any image). Record It: With bContext, users can record sessions to transform complex ideas into engaging multimedia communications. Share It: Share the links you create for free on Social Networks. Or share them by email or with private groups with a pro subscription. Anyone will be able to view the recorded sessions, on any computer or mobile phone by simply using their browser.

Virtuix

Seed Round in 2014
Virtuix Inc. is a manufacturer of virtual reality gaming products, known for its innovative Omni system, which allows players to walk and run in 360 degrees within virtual environments. Founded in 2013, the company offers a range of products, including Omni shoes, tracking pods, harnesses, and various accessories designed to enhance the VR experience. Virtuix has developed a comprehensive virtual reality platform that includes Omniverse ESPORTS for gaming applications, as well as Omniverse, a content distribution and arcade management system. The company has successfully shipped over 3,500 Omni systems worldwide, with installations in more than 500 commercial venues across 45 countries, making it a significant player in the VR hardware market. Additionally, Virtuix introduced Omni Arena, a turnkey esports attraction tailored for entertainment centers. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Virtuix also operates offices in Zhuhai and Shanghai, China.

Everplans

Seed Round in 2014
Everplans is a service that helps anyone gather, securely store and share all of the information, documentation and wishes that your family might need if something were to ever happen to you. The company provides step by step guidance, thousands of original articles and resources, and a secure vault that helps you share the right info with the right people. Everplans was founded in 2012 by repeat entrepreneurs Abby Schneiderman and Adam Seifer. Both have a track record of building and growing ground-breaking technology businesses, and were included in Fast Company's 2016 list of the 100 most creative people in business.

Vengo

Series A in 2014
Vengo Labs LLC is a company that designs and manufactures interactive vending kiosks aimed at enhancing consumer engagement at the point of purchase. Founded in 2012 and based in Bethpage, New York, Vengo's innovative vending machines utilize touchscreen technology and interactive software to gamify the shopping experience while collecting valuable consumer behavior data. These kiosks enable brands, including Trident, Snapple, and Sour Patch Kids, to effectively re-engage consumers and achieve favorable financial returns, with a projected six-month payback on new units. Vengo has established strategic partnerships with prominent organizations such as Mondelez, Verizon, and CC Vending, facilitating a broad network for its products. The company combines digital media with traditional vending, creating a modern solution that benefits both businesses and consumers.

Circa

Seed Round in 2014
Circa is an innovative online platform that specializes in delivering news tailored specifically for mobile devices. Recognizing the shift in how consumers access information, the company has developed a unique format that offers concise and engaging news updates, enhancing the mobile user experience. By reimagining the way news is produced and consumed, Circa provides a comprehensive yet straightforward approach to content that resonates with the increasing number of individuals who rely on mobile for their news. Founded in 2011 by Matt Galligan, Ben Huh, and Arsenio Santos, Circa aims to transform the traditional news experience into one that is intuitive and effective for mobile users.

Kanvas Labs

Seed Round in 2014
Kanvas Labs, Inc. is a mobile social networking platform that enables users to create and share social photo stories based on real-world experiences. Its primary product, Kanvas, allows users to develop engaging content by combining photos, text, stickers, and sound. Users can also create videos using photos, GIFs, and a custom stop motion camera, which can be edited with various overlays, drawings, and music. Once created, this multimedia content can be shared with friends and followers across multiple social networks. Founded in 2010 and based in New York, Kanvas Labs was previously known as Tracks Media, Inc. As of August 2015, it operates as a subsidiary of AOL Inc.

Ampsy

Seed Round in 2013
Ampsy is a platform specializing in social aggregation tools that allow brands to compile and curate their most engaging social content into visually appealing formats. By utilizing Ampsy's services, brands can create and launch campaigns within minutes, embedding them on various platforms with a simple line of code. This capability enhances fan engagement and increases the time users spend on a brand's site, effectively addressing challenges in customer acquisition and retention. Ampsy has gained recognition for its innovative technology, being named a finalist at the 2014 SXSW Accelerator and highlighted as one of the most interesting technologies at the event by the IPG Media Lab.

Signpost

Series B in 2013
Signpost, Inc. is a New York-based company that develops Mia, a customer relationship management and remarketing software aimed at helping local businesses enhance their customer engagement and revenue. Founded in 2009 and originally named Postabon, Inc., the company specializes in marketing automation technology that automates data collection from various consumer touchpoints, including calls, emails, and transactions. Mia enables businesses to create comprehensive customer records and implement a customer-centric approach by delivering personalized communications and promotions. By utilizing its proprietary technology, Signpost assists clients in capturing contact information, driving customer feedback, and acquiring new customers, ultimately increasing engagement and revenue for small to large enterprises.

Kanvas Labs

Seed Round in 2013
Kanvas Labs, Inc. is a mobile social networking platform that enables users to create and share social photo stories based on real-world experiences. Its primary product, Kanvas, allows users to develop engaging content by combining photos, text, stickers, and sound. Users can also create videos using photos, GIFs, and a custom stop motion camera, which can be edited with various overlays, drawings, and music. Once created, this multimedia content can be shared with friends and followers across multiple social networks. Founded in 2010 and based in New York, Kanvas Labs was previously known as Tracks Media, Inc. As of August 2015, it operates as a subsidiary of AOL Inc.

Adcade

Series A in 2013
Adcade, founded in 2012 and based in New York, provides mobile and tablet media solutions designed to help advertisers, publishers, and developers meet their marketing and monetization objectives. The company specializes in creating innovative advertisements using HTML5 technology, offering a modern alternative to outdated methods like Flash. Adcade's expertise ensures that its ads effectively serve the needs of brands, publishers, and agencies, facilitating a seamless advertising experience across various digital platforms.

Zipmark

Convertible Note in 2013
Zipmark Inc. provides a platform that offers invoicing, billing, and payment services for businesses. It enables merchants and other people to send and receive money. The company also offers Zipmark Deposit for bank deposits. Its platform can be integrated into website or application. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in New York, New York.

Plyfe

Convertible Note in 2013
As of March 7, 2018, Plyfe, Inc. was acquired by Tatango, Inc.. Plyfe, Inc. operates a platform that allows brands, agencies, and publishers to engage, understand, and convert audiences with their advertisings, campaigns, and content. Its platform allows users to select an interactive card from Plyfe catalogues, as well as upload images, gifs, or videos; publish on mobile and desktop, ad server, social media, and email; and get audience data. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in New York, New York.

ClearServe

Seed Round in 2013
ClearServe Holdings, LLC provides a wealth management platform. It offers Platform Normalization Engine that handles and aggregates information across a variety of disparate data sources; Alternatives Tracking System that handles various asset classes, such as hedge funds, private equity, and real estate; and investor-level statements. It serves family offices, multi-managers, and private investors. The company was incorporated in 2011 and is based in New York, New York.

Unite Us

Seed Round in 2013
Unite Us is a veteran-led technology company that builds coordinated care networks connecting health and social service providers together. The company helps systems and communities efficiently deliver care and services by inter-connecting providers across communities, seamlessly integrating the social determinants of health into patient care. Providers across the continuum and community are able to externally refer and track every patient’s total health journey, while reporting on all tangible outcomes across a full range of services in a centralized, cohesive, and collaborative ecosystem. This social infrastructure helps communities move beyond legacy resource directories, and transform their ability to measure impact, improved health, and outcomes at scale.

Olapic

Series A in 2013
Olapic is a visual marketing platform that helps brands reach their consumers visually. With Olapic, users can collect, curate, create, and activate visual content, driving brand engagement to new heights. It is an enterprise, all-in-one user-generated, influencer, and short-form video content platform that provides content and scale users need while ensuring it’s optimized across all its marketing channels. It was established in 2010 and is headquartered in New York.

CirrusWorks

Seed Round in 2013
CirrusWorks, Inc. is a company that develops and installs bandwidth management solutions, catering primarily to the education, hospitality, and public sectors. The firm offers the CirrusWorks Governor, a device designed to manage web traffic during periods of peak congestion. Additionally, CirrusWorks provides operational, financial, and customer management software tailored for childcare, community learning, and education industries. Their cloud-based platform assists childcare facilities, school districts, and community education centers in tracking children's daily activities and managing multi-site operations effectively. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, CirrusWorks has formed strategic partnerships with various organizations to enhance its service offerings. In November 2020, the company was acquired by VirtuLocity Networks, Inc.

Funnel

Seed Round in 2013
Funnel, operating under Nestio, Inc., provides a comprehensive platform designed for residential landlords and brokers to manage marketing and leasing processes. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, Funnel's web-based solution allows users to access real-time information on residential listings, manage inventory, and update unit details, including photos and floor plans. The platform facilitates communication by enabling users to publish updates to their websites and distribute broker blasts. Additionally, it offers analytical tools to track leasing information and optimize tenant experiences. With a diverse clientele ranging from large management companies to smaller brokerages, Funnel's software is relied upon by thousands of multifamily professionals to streamline operations and drive revenue.

Brainscape

Convertible Note in 2013
Brainscape is an adaptive mobile education platform that is changing the way people study just about any subject. Founded by cognitive neuroscientists, engineers, data junkies, and executives from the education industry, Brainscape is building the foundations of a comprehensive "knowledge graph" that is helping people learn nearly any topic more efficiently. Brainscape allows professors, thought leaders, and top students to create "smart flashcards" in the Brainscape format and share them within their schools, organizations, and the rest of the world. Brainscape is already installed on several million iOS devices across the K-12, higher ed, corporate training, and lifelong learner markets. The team has developed a successful freemium SaaS revenue model that allows power users to purchase access to advanced content and features. Brainscape's ultimate goal is to map the world of knowledge into bite-sized, learnable chunks -- an initiative it calls the Knowledge Genome Project.

SeedInvest

Seed Round in 2013
SeedInvest, LLC operates a equity crowd funding platform. Its platform allows users to discover, share, fund, and support small businesses and startups in the United States. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in New York, New York. As of March 4, 2019, SeedInvest, LLC operates as a subsidiary of Circle Internet Financial Limited.

Everplans

Seed Round in 2013
Everplans is a service that helps anyone gather, securely store and share all of the information, documentation and wishes that your family might need if something were to ever happen to you. The company provides step by step guidance, thousands of original articles and resources, and a secure vault that helps you share the right info with the right people. Everplans was founded in 2012 by repeat entrepreneurs Abby Schneiderman and Adam Seifer. Both have a track record of building and growing ground-breaking technology businesses, and were included in Fast Company's 2016 list of the 100 most creative people in business.

Hullabalu

Seed Round in 2013
Hullabalu is a New York City-based company focused on creating engaging stories for children that promote strong values and positive character development. Drawing inspiration from fantastical worlds and classic tales, Hullabalu develops original story series featuring a cast of characters, vibrant illustrations, music, and interactive activities. Their approach aims to provide children with enjoyable narratives that not only entertain but also instill meaningful lessons and values.

Mayvenn

Seed Round in 2013
Mayvenn, Inc. is a company that empowers hairstylists by providing them with tools to sell hair extensions directly to their clients, eliminating the need for upfront inventory costs. Founded in 2012 and based in Oakland, California, Mayvenn has developed a platform that supports over 50,000 stylists and has attracted hundreds of thousands of customers. The company's mission focuses on transforming the salon retail experience and enhancing the purchasing process for hair extensions. Since its inception, Mayvenn has experienced significant growth, investing millions of dollars back into salons nationwide, thus fostering a movement within the beauty industry that prioritizes the needs of hairstylists and their clientele.

1000Museums

Debt Financing in 2013
1000Museums is a global network that enhances online access and public awareness of museum collections and exhibitions, featuring renowned institutions such as the Guggenheim, the Louvre, and the Van Gogh Museum. The organization serves as a leading provider of high-quality museum reproductions, offering on-demand art products that are available for purchase online and in museum stores. By facilitating the discovery of museums and exhibitions, 1000Museums not only enriches the cultural experience for art enthusiasts but also supports the financial sustainability of the institutions it represents.

bContext

Convertible Note in 2013
About bContext: With bContext, anyone can transform static files into engaging communications Mark It: There's no need for high-end equipment or fancy editing skills. With bContext users can add hand writing notations and narrative to static documents (such as PDF, PPT, or any image). Record It: With bContext, users can record sessions to transform complex ideas into engaging multimedia communications. Share It: Share the links you create for free on Social Networks. Or share them by email or with private groups with a pro subscription. Anyone will be able to view the recorded sessions, on any computer or mobile phone by simply using their browser.

Scoot

Seed Round in 2013
Scoot offered shared, electric mobility-as-a-service, including electric mopeds, electric cars, electric bicycles, and electric scooters in San Francisco, Barcelona, and Santiago. In 2012, Scoot was the first company to offer electric vehicles for rent through a smartphone app. In 2019, Scoot was acquired by Bird.

Bespoke Post

Seed Round in 2013
Goods and guidance for the modern man, delivered monthly. We aim to upgrade a guy's day-to-day life through our themed boxes full of enviable gear – shaving sets, shoe shine kits, home bar essentials, and lots more – plus a full shop of uniquely cool standalone products. Here's how it works: at the beginning of each month, you'll get an email with a full look inside the box we've selected for you based on what we think you'll enjoy. You're free to tweak colors and sizes, add on extra goods, or skip it at no cost – whatever you want. And there's always free shipping, easy returns, and no hassles, ever. See you on the inside.

rFactr, Inc.

Convertible Note in 2013
rFactr provides social business solutions for enterprise clients. These tools empower front line reps and amplify sales activities while providing valuable intelligence and insights across the social ecosystem. rFactr helps companies command their entire social media presence while protecting the value of their brand.

HealthyOut

Seed Round in 2013
HealthyOut, Inc. is a mobile nutrition platform that enables users to discover and order healthy dishes from local restaurants through its online application. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, the company offers personalized menus tailored to various dietary needs, including weight loss and overall health maintenance. The application utilizes data and algorithms to suggest suitable meal options, ensuring that users have access to fresh, relevant choices. HealthyOut also provides on-demand delivery of healthy restaurant food to homes and offices. As a subsidiary of Rise Labs, Inc., HealthyOut aims to enhance the dining experience for health-conscious consumers by simplifying the process of finding nutritious meals.

Speakr

Seed Round in 2012
Speakr Inc. owns and operates a marketing platform for social influencers on Twitter, Instagram, Vine, Snapchat, and Facebook. It offers Speakr, a technology platform and influencer network for spreading the word and creating content on social media for Fortune 500 brands. The company’s Speakr is used to create conversation; distribute or develop content; or experience brand in the real world. Speakr Inc. was formerly known as twtMob, Inc. and changed its name to Speakr Inc. in October 2014. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in West Hollywood, California.

Adcade

Seed Round in 2012
Adcade, founded in 2012 and based in New York, provides mobile and tablet media solutions designed to help advertisers, publishers, and developers meet their marketing and monetization objectives. The company specializes in creating innovative advertisements using HTML5 technology, offering a modern alternative to outdated methods like Flash. Adcade's expertise ensures that its ads effectively serve the needs of brands, publishers, and agencies, facilitating a seamless advertising experience across various digital platforms.

Portalarium

Series A in 2012
Portalarium was formed in September 2009 for the purpose of developing and publishing online social games, virtual worlds and related services and products. Portalarium is revolutionizing role-playing games for social media. Located in Austin, Texas, Portalarium is developing and publishing premium online games and virtual worlds for popular social networks and mobile platforms. Portalarium games maximize the fun and social play experience between friends, making it easy to find each other and play together regardless of where you are or what you are playing.

NetPlenish

Seed Round in 2012
NetPlenish offers a mobile shopping service that provides users with the lowest prices on the products and services listed on a website. NetPlenish is the creator of a mobile-shopping app that finds the best prices on everyday items like toothpaste and toilet paper.

Olapic

Seed Round in 2012
Olapic is a visual marketing platform that helps brands reach their consumers visually. With Olapic, users can collect, curate, create, and activate visual content, driving brand engagement to new heights. It is an enterprise, all-in-one user-generated, influencer, and short-form video content platform that provides content and scale users need while ensuring it’s optimized across all its marketing channels. It was established in 2010 and is headquartered in New York.

Plyfe

Seed Round in 2012
As of March 7, 2018, Plyfe, Inc. was acquired by Tatango, Inc.. Plyfe, Inc. operates a platform that allows brands, agencies, and publishers to engage, understand, and convert audiences with their advertisings, campaigns, and content. Its platform allows users to select an interactive card from Plyfe catalogues, as well as upload images, gifs, or videos; publish on mobile and desktop, ad server, social media, and email; and get audience data. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in New York, New York.

Ampsy

Seed Round in 2012
Ampsy is a platform specializing in social aggregation tools that allow brands to compile and curate their most engaging social content into visually appealing formats. By utilizing Ampsy's services, brands can create and launch campaigns within minutes, embedding them on various platforms with a simple line of code. This capability enhances fan engagement and increases the time users spend on a brand's site, effectively addressing challenges in customer acquisition and retention. Ampsy has gained recognition for its innovative technology, being named a finalist at the 2014 SXSW Accelerator and highlighted as one of the most interesting technologies at the event by the IPG Media Lab.

GoWatchIt

Convertible Note in 2012
GoWatchIt is an online multimedia platform that allows users to search for, bookmark, and track movies and TV shows across various distribution services. Founded in 2011 and based in New York, with an additional office in Los Angeles, the company operates as a subsidiary of JustWatch GmbH as of December 2019. GoWatchIt provides a comprehensive solution for consumers to find where to watch films, whether in theaters, on DVD, or via streaming services. The platform features a universal queue that enables users to save desired movies and receive email alerts when they become available on selected services. It integrates with numerous platforms, including Amazon, Google Play, Hulu, iTunes, Netflix, and many others. GoWatchIt also offers a syndicated widget that can be embedded in partner websites, enhancing accessibility to movie content on various entertainment platforms.

Bespoke Post

Seed Round in 2012
Goods and guidance for the modern man, delivered monthly. We aim to upgrade a guy's day-to-day life through our themed boxes full of enviable gear – shaving sets, shoe shine kits, home bar essentials, and lots more – plus a full shop of uniquely cool standalone products. Here's how it works: at the beginning of each month, you'll get an email with a full look inside the box we've selected for you based on what we think you'll enjoy. You're free to tweak colors and sizes, add on extra goods, or skip it at no cost – whatever you want. And there's always free shipping, easy returns, and no hassles, ever. See you on the inside.

Kanvas Labs

Venture Round in 2011
Kanvas Labs, Inc. is a mobile social networking platform that enables users to create and share social photo stories based on real-world experiences. Its primary product, Kanvas, allows users to develop engaging content by combining photos, text, stickers, and sound. Users can also create videos using photos, GIFs, and a custom stop motion camera, which can be edited with various overlays, drawings, and music. Once created, this multimedia content can be shared with friends and followers across multiple social networks. Founded in 2010 and based in New York, Kanvas Labs was previously known as Tracks Media, Inc. As of August 2015, it operates as a subsidiary of AOL Inc.

Zipmark

Seed Round in 2011
Zipmark Inc. provides a platform that offers invoicing, billing, and payment services for businesses. It enables merchants and other people to send and receive money. The company also offers Zipmark Deposit for bank deposits. Its platform can be integrated into website or application. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in New York, New York.

inSparq

Angel Round in 2011
inSparq helps retailers instantly market and merchandise their trending products. Trends drive higher conversion and average order value by showcasing what’s hot at the moment. inSparq is the only solution that offers powerful tools for retailers to merchandise trending products in display ads, email marketing and on-site recommendations. inSparq also offers on-site social tools, allowing retailers to incentivize their shoppers to share more. Clients include innovative retailers like Kenneth Cole, American Apparel and DrJays. The solution has proven to generate a 5%+ lift in revenue for clients, with some clients seeing over a 10% lift in sales.

oneQube

Seed Round in 2011
oneQube offers the complete audience development solution: a powerful platform and unrivaled expertise to analyze, optimize and reach your audience. You need an audience development program that performs across all social platforms. OneQube's innovative digital Audience Management Platform [AMP] and proven expertise – all delivered through a repeatable methodology - drives business results. Our cloud-based Audience Management Platform [AMP] enables you to develop, manage and market to custom digital audiences. Startups to Fortune 500 companies use oneQube to build big data audience databases and develop highly customized audience by understanding the who, what and how to reach them. [AMP]'s proprietary Audience Graph, a fully segmented dynamic dataset of 350 million digital personas including their interests, social media profiles and employment history. Capabilities: - Audience Data Warehousing - Audience Analytics - Data Enhancement - Audience Licensing - Social Listening - Look-alike Audiences - Cross-network targeting & re-targeting Analyze audience segments down to the individual audience participant level. Data profiles allow users to: - Build relevant, highly engaged communities. - Inform content creation. - Market to them based on their self-identified preferences. - Extend marketing reach with look-alike audiences.