GV

GV Management Company, LLC, formerly known as Google Ventures, serves as the venture capital arm of Alphabet Inc., established in 2009 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, with additional offices in Boston, New York, Cambridge, and London. The firm specializes in growth capital investments across various stages, including seed, early, mid, and late stages, focusing on sectors such as life sciences, healthcare, artificial intelligence, robotics, cyber security, and agriculture. GV has invested in over 300 companies, seeking to support startups that aim to innovate and transform industries. The firm typically invests up to $50 million, with smaller amounts allocated to early-stage ventures. GV provides its portfolio companies with exceptional support by connecting them with Google's resources and talent, leveraging a team of experts in engineering, design, science, and marketing to enhance their growth potential.

Karthik Ardhanareeswaran

Principal

Brian Bendett

Partner

Scott Biller

Venture Partner

Brendan Bulik-Sullivan

General Partner

A Marty Cannon

Founder and Managing Member

Sherry Chao

Principal

Tyson Clark

General Partner

Frederique Dame

Partner

Scott Davis

Venture Partner

Karim Faris

General Partner

Catherine J. Friedman

Executive Venture Partner

Cathy Friedman

Venture Partner

Anika Gupta

Principal

Han Hua

Principal

Crystal Huang

Partner

Tom Hulme

General Partner and Head of Europe

Rosana Kapeller

Investor

John Lyman

Partner

Michael Margolis

Partner

Laura Melahn

Partner

Dave Munichiello

Managing Partner

Erik Nordlander

General Partner

Sridhar Ramaswamy

Venture Partner

Leena Rao

Content Partner

David Reshef

Venture Partner

Ben Robbins

General Partner

Issi Rozen

Venture Partner

Elena Sakach

Investment Partner

Luna Schmid

Partner

Vidu Shanmugarajah

Partner

M.G. Siegler

General Partner

Graham Spencer

Managing Partner

Jon Stritar

Partner

Andy Wheeler

General Partner

Jeremy Whelchel

Partner

Sangeen Zeb

General Partner

Past deals in iOS

Gametime

Venture Round in 2022
Gametime United, Inc. develops a mobile application to book tickets. The company’s application enables users to buy and sell tickets for NBA, NHL, MLB, MLS, NCAA, and NFL teams. It offers its application for iOS and Android platforms through App Store and the Google Play Store. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Universe

Series B in 2021
Universe is a mobile-based website builder established in 2014 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York. The platform aims to empower users to create customized websites quickly and easily, catering to the needs of small business owners and individuals who prefer mobile solutions. By offering a unique approach that eliminates complicated templates, Universe utilizes customizable website filters that allow users to arrange photos, videos, and icons on a grid pattern through a simple drag-and-drop interface. This enables users to build mobile-optimized websites in just minutes using the company's iOS app, providing them with full control over their online presence.

Signos

Series A in 2021
Developer of weight loss application designed to recommend meals and exercises that transform the weight loss journey. The company's software along with a wearable device provides glucose monitoring and visualizes metabolism in real time, enabling users to track their glucose count and keep their diet under control.

Simply

Series D in 2021
JoyTunes Ltd. is a company based in Kfar Saba, Israel, dedicated to transforming the way individuals learn to play musical instruments. Founded in 2010, JoyTunes has developed popular mobile applications such as Simply Piano and Piano Maestro, which utilize innovative educational methods and advanced sound recognition technology through their patented MusicSense Acoustic Engine. These apps cater to both adults and children, enabling users with little to no prior experience to learn piano step by step. With over 7 million users globally and 1 million songs played weekly, JoyTunes' applications are endorsed by numerous music teachers and have received accolades, including the top education app ranking in over 20 countries. The company has earned various awards, such as the NAMM "Best Tools for Beginners" and "Parents' Choice" award, reflecting its impact in the music education sector and recognition by leading piano manufacturers like Yamaha and Casio.

oneNav

Series B in 2021
OneNav is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, co-founded by Stephen Poizner and Paul McBurney in 2019. The company specializes in developing a mobile positioning system tailored for smartphones, wearables, and IoT tracking devices. Utilizing the modernized L5 signaling band from navigation satellite constellations and incorporating artificial intelligence, OneNav's system delivers enhanced, data-rich signals that ensure accurate and reliable tracking applications for its clients.

Universe

Series A in 2020
Universe is a mobile-based website builder established in 2014 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York. The platform aims to empower users to create customized websites quickly and easily, catering to the needs of small business owners and individuals who prefer mobile solutions. By offering a unique approach that eliminates complicated templates, Universe utilizes customizable website filters that allow users to arrange photos, videos, and icons on a grid pattern through a simple drag-and-drop interface. This enables users to build mobile-optimized websites in just minutes using the company's iOS app, providing them with full control over their online presence.

Ionic Security

Series E in 2019
Ionic Security, a data security platform, provides access control, intellectual property monitoring, data encryption, and policy management. Ionic Security (formerly Social Fortress) enables the use of cloud services by protecting sensitive data anywhere it travels and wherever it resides, whether on the corporate network, in the cloud or on mobile devices. The first unified data security platform of its kind, Ionic Security takes a comprehensive approach to secure data in today’s borderless enterprise by providing access control, intellectual property monitoring, data encryption, and policy management, without proxies or gateways or changes in user behavior. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and is backed by leading venture firms such as Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Google Ventures, TechOperators, and ff VC as well as industry experts Christopher Klaus, Ken Levine, Phil Dunkelberger, and Dr. Paul Judge.

Packagd

Series A in 2017
Packagd Corp. is a technology company that specializes in mobile shopping applications. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, the company has developed an app called Unboxed, which enhances the shopping experience by curating a collection of unboxing and product review videos from creators on platforms like YouTube. This app allows users to view video reviews, engage in live chats with hosts and other viewers, and make secure purchases through Apple Pay. The concept behind Packagd mimics the live video programming style popularized by QVC, offering a modern twist on shopping by integrating interactive video content. The company was established by Eric Feng, a notable entrepreneur and former CTO of prominent companies such as Hulu and Flipboard.

Gametime

Series B in 2016
Gametime United, Inc. develops a mobile application to book tickets. The company’s application enables users to buy and sell tickets for NBA, NHL, MLB, MLS, NCAA, and NFL teams. It offers its application for iOS and Android platforms through App Store and the Google Play Store. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Launchkit

Venture Round in 2016
Launchkit is a company focused on developing mobile applications and providing valuable tools for mobile app creators. Over the past two years, their team has successfully launched seven apps on the App Store and five on Google Play. In addition to their app development efforts, Launchkit shares insights and resources to assist other developers, such as guides on live user testing and best practices for requesting iOS permissions. They have also created tools like Screenshotter, which helps manage screenshots for iOS devices and has been downloaded over 25,000 times, and Sketch To App Store, a template that streamlines the preparation of app screenshots, gaining significant recognition on platforms like Product Hunt and GitHub. By consistently offering useful tools and resources, Launchkit aims to support the mobile development community and enhance the app creation process.

Ionic Security

Series D in 2016
Ionic Security, a data security platform, provides access control, intellectual property monitoring, data encryption, and policy management. Ionic Security (formerly Social Fortress) enables the use of cloud services by protecting sensitive data anywhere it travels and wherever it resides, whether on the corporate network, in the cloud or on mobile devices. The first unified data security platform of its kind, Ionic Security takes a comprehensive approach to secure data in today’s borderless enterprise by providing access control, intellectual property monitoring, data encryption, and policy management, without proxies or gateways or changes in user behavior. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and is backed by leading venture firms such as Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Google Ventures, TechOperators, and ff VC as well as industry experts Christopher Klaus, Ken Levine, Phil Dunkelberger, and Dr. Paul Judge.

Spring

Series B in 2015
Spring is a retail company that offers a diverse selection of products, including apparel and home and garden items. It operates as a shopping application designed for iOS devices, allowing users to follow their favorite brands and purchase new arrivals, exclusives, and unique products. Originally founded as Jello Labs, the company rebranded to Spring in July 2014. The founders of Spring are David Tisch, Alan Tisch, and Octavian Costache, and the company is based in New York.

Bento Labs

Seed Round in 2015
Bento Labs, Inc. is a company based in San Francisco, California, focused on enhancing the smartphone experience through innovative technology. The firm has developed an Android homescreen that leverages contextual search to help users discover relevant applications, notifications, and content more efficiently. Despite the significant advancements in smartphone hardware since their inception, Bento Labs aims to address persistent challenges in app discovery, data sharing between applications, and personalization. By rethinking the app model, the company seeks to provide solutions that improve user interaction and satisfaction on mobile devices. The team behind Bento Labs boasts experience from renowned technology firms, reflecting a commitment to bettering the smartphone experience for users worldwide.

Ionic Security

Series C in 2015
Ionic Security, a data security platform, provides access control, intellectual property monitoring, data encryption, and policy management. Ionic Security (formerly Social Fortress) enables the use of cloud services by protecting sensitive data anywhere it travels and wherever it resides, whether on the corporate network, in the cloud or on mobile devices. The first unified data security platform of its kind, Ionic Security takes a comprehensive approach to secure data in today’s borderless enterprise by providing access control, intellectual property monitoring, data encryption, and policy management, without proxies or gateways or changes in user behavior. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and is backed by leading venture firms such as Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Google Ventures, TechOperators, and ff VC as well as industry experts Christopher Klaus, Ken Levine, Phil Dunkelberger, and Dr. Paul Judge.

MobileDay

Series A in 2014
MobileDay Inc. develops a one-touch conference call dialing application for iPhone and Android devices, aimed at business professionals globally. The application synchronizes with the device's native calendar, offering a streamlined 'My Day' schedule view that includes upcoming calls and meetings, each with a convenient one-touch join button. This simplifies the process of joining conference calls and online meetings. In addition to its individual consumer app, MobileDay introduced 'MobileDay Business' in April 2015, designed for companies and organizations to equip entire teams with the same easy dialing functionality. Founded in 2010 and based in Boulder, Colorado, MobileDay was previously known as Skedul.me Inc. before rebranding in December 2011.

Spring

Series A in 2014
Spring is a retail company that offers a diverse selection of products, including apparel and home and garden items. It operates as a shopping application designed for iOS devices, allowing users to follow their favorite brands and purchase new arrivals, exclusives, and unique products. Originally founded as Jello Labs, the company rebranded to Spring in July 2014. The founders of Spring are David Tisch, Alan Tisch, and Octavian Costache, and the company is based in New York.

Appurify

Venture Round in 2014
Appurify provides mobile test automation on real devices. Mobile development teams at some of the world’s most prominent companies turn to Appurify’s platform to automate testing, debug and optimize the performance of their applications. The results are better apps, faster launch cycles and improved app store reviews. Appurify is based in San Francisco with backing from Google Ventures and other leading investors. For more information, visit http://www.appurify.com.

WUT

Seed Round in 2014
WUT, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a social messaging application designed for sending anonymous, ephemeral messages among friends. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the app aims to create an engaging and fun communication experience, effectively bringing social interaction directly to users' lock screens.

Egomotion

Seed Round in 2014
Egomotion Corp. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2011 that specializes in designing and developing mobile applications. The company's flagship products include Status, an Android application that displays user statuses before making calls; Agent, a mobile application that provides context-aware tools to assist users throughout their day; and Trigger, which automates daily tasks to enhance efficiency. Through these applications, Egomotion aims to make smartphones more intelligent and user-friendly.

Secret

Series A in 2014
Secret offers an online platform that enables users to share their personal secrets with other users anonymously. It owns and operates a mobile application that helps users to share and connect with friends. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Status

Seed Round in 2014
Egomotion makes apps that make your phone smarter. They are the creators of Status, Agent and Trigger, context aware apps that leverage the latest in smartphone technology to make your life easier.

Secret

Series A in 2014
Secret offers an online platform that enables users to share their personal secrets with other users anonymously. It owns and operates a mobile application that helps users to share and connect with friends. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Ionic Security

Series B in 2014
Ionic Security, a data security platform, provides access control, intellectual property monitoring, data encryption, and policy management. Ionic Security (formerly Social Fortress) enables the use of cloud services by protecting sensitive data anywhere it travels and wherever it resides, whether on the corporate network, in the cloud or on mobile devices. The first unified data security platform of its kind, Ionic Security takes a comprehensive approach to secure data in today’s borderless enterprise by providing access control, intellectual property monitoring, data encryption, and policy management, without proxies or gateways or changes in user behavior. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and is backed by leading venture firms such as Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Google Ventures, TechOperators, and ff VC as well as industry experts Christopher Klaus, Ken Levine, Phil Dunkelberger, and Dr. Paul Judge.

Apportable

Seed Round in 2014
Apportable Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in porting iOS games to Android automatically. Founded in 2010, the company has developed a software engine that enables iOS developers to convert their applications to Android without the need to rewrite their original Objective-C or C++ code. This streamlined process eliminates the hassle of maintaining separate code bases, allowing developers to focus on creating their games. Apportable also offers SpriteBuilder, a development environment for creating native cross-platform 2D games using Objective-C or Swift. The effectiveness of Apportable's platform is evident in the success of the apps it powers, which have consistently performed well in various app stores, garnering widespread user satisfaction.

Hey Inc.

Series A in 2014
Hey Inc. is a company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2012. It develops Heyday, an automatic journal application designed for mobile devices that helps users document their life experiences. The app allows individuals to effortlessly track the places they visit, the activities they engage in, and the people they interact with. Heyday automatically organizes photos into aesthetically pleasing collages, which can be customized with various layouts and filters. This functionality enables users to rediscover significant moments from their past by searching through their memories by time, place, and people. The primary mission of Heyday is to assist people in preserving the narrative of their lives in a private and visually appealing manner.

Secret

Seed Round in 2013
Secret offers an online platform that enables users to share their personal secrets with other users anonymously. It owns and operates a mobile application that helps users to share and connect with friends. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Jumpcam

Series A in 2013
JumpCam is a free mobile app that makes it easy to create collaborative videos with friends and family. Just start a video and invite others to add their own clips. JumpCam instantly stitches everything together into a single, beautiful movie.

Concept.io

Series A in 2013
Concept.io is the creator of Swell Radio, a delightful mobile app that streams personalized audio news and information. Swell helps users discover new content and expand their minds on the go. Concept.io strives to connect people with ideas and knowledge efficiently so we can all be more productive with our time. Concept.io is a technology startup funded by top-tier venture firms. The founding team consists of experienced entrepreneurs with a successful track record.

Apportable

Venture Round in 2013
Apportable Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in porting iOS games to Android automatically. Founded in 2010, the company has developed a software engine that enables iOS developers to convert their applications to Android without the need to rewrite their original Objective-C or C++ code. This streamlined process eliminates the hassle of maintaining separate code bases, allowing developers to focus on creating their games. Apportable also offers SpriteBuilder, a development environment for creating native cross-platform 2D games using Objective-C or Swift. The effectiveness of Apportable's platform is evident in the success of the apps it powers, which have consistently performed well in various app stores, garnering widespread user satisfaction.

FitStar (acq. by Fitbit)

Series A in 2013
We are a passionate team creating a next-generation digital fitness platform and are on a mission to craft products that inspire millions of people to get fit and live healthier lives. Along with our new family at Fitbit, we design health and fitness products and experiences that fit seamlessly into everyday life to help millions of people achieve their goals. We provide the workouts, insights and encouragement to make smart choices to show how small, everyday changes add up to big results.

N3TWORK

Series A in 2013
N3TWORK Inc. is a mobile game creator and publisher that focuses on developing free-to-play games for iOS and Android platforms. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, the company aims to provide engaging gaming experiences tailored to users' interests. In addition to game development, N3TWORK specializes in networking software that delivers a personalized online experience, allowing seamless integration across various internet devices. The company was formerly known as N3tw0rk, Inc. before rebranding in 2013.

Appurify

Series A in 2013
Appurify provides mobile test automation on real devices. Mobile development teams at some of the world’s most prominent companies turn to Appurify’s platform to automate testing, debug and optimize the performance of their applications. The results are better apps, faster launch cycles and improved app store reviews. Appurify is based in San Francisco with backing from Google Ventures and other leading investors. For more information, visit http://www.appurify.com.

Osito

Seed Round in 2013
Osito (formerly Sherpa) is a predictive intelligence iOS app and platform that gets you the information you need so you can stay one step ahead every day. By combining the power of location data with updates from your calendar, email and daily routine, Osito manages the details of everything from work travel to your weekly meetings and commute. Unlike other applications, services or even personal assistants out there, Osito is proactive, not reactive – and location, not calendar based. It learns what you need to know based on the information you provide, including your location as well as your day-to-day routine – making every day just a little easier. Osito was part of **[AngelPad](http://angelpad.org) #4** in 2012.

FitStar (acq. by Fitbit)

Seed Round in 2012
We are a passionate team creating a next-generation digital fitness platform and are on a mission to craft products that inspire millions of people to get fit and live healthier lives. Along with our new family at Fitbit, we design health and fitness products and experiences that fit seamlessly into everyday life to help millions of people achieve their goals. We provide the workouts, insights and encouragement to make smart choices to show how small, everyday changes add up to big results.

UberSense

Seed Round in 2012
UberSense, founded in 2011 by Krishna Ramchandran, specializes in mobile video analysis applications designed to improve athletic performance across various sports. Its apps, available for free through the Apple App Store, are compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iTouch devices. UberSense has gained widespread adoption, with over one million amateur and professional athletes and coaches utilizing its tools as essential instructional resources. The applications enable users to record videos, analyze body mechanics, and receive feedback from coaches and a global community of peers. Furthermore, UberSense's technology is employed by eight U.S. Olympic teams and more than 100 university sports teams in the United States, underscoring its significance in the realm of sports training and coaching.

Gyft

Seed Round in 2012
Gyft is a mobile application that facilitates the buying, storing, sending, and redeeming of gift cards. It provides users with a convenient digital platform to manage gift cards from various retailers, allowing them to easily send gift cards to friends, especially during special occasions. Users can also upload their existing physical gift cards into the app for streamlined management. Gyft integrates with social media platforms, such as Facebook, enhancing the experience of sharing gift cards through messaging. The app is available for free download on mobile platforms, making it accessible to a wide audience.

Ionic Security

Series A in 2012
Ionic Security, a data security platform, provides access control, intellectual property monitoring, data encryption, and policy management. Ionic Security (formerly Social Fortress) enables the use of cloud services by protecting sensitive data anywhere it travels and wherever it resides, whether on the corporate network, in the cloud or on mobile devices. The first unified data security platform of its kind, Ionic Security takes a comprehensive approach to secure data in today’s borderless enterprise by providing access control, intellectual property monitoring, data encryption, and policy management, without proxies or gateways or changes in user behavior. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and is backed by leading venture firms such as Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Google Ventures, TechOperators, and ff VC as well as industry experts Christopher Klaus, Ken Levine, Phil Dunkelberger, and Dr. Paul Judge.

Pocket

Series B in 2012
Pocket, the premier Save for Later app, lets you consume and share content whenever you want, wherever you want, even without an internet connection. It's been called "a DVR for the web" by the New York Times, Business Week, Time, TechCrunch and more. When you come across an article, video or a webpage you'd like to read but can't at that time, save it to Pocket. You can then read or watch it whenever you have a moment, whether it's on the couch, during your commute, on the plane, train, or practically anywhere. Millions of users save articles, videos, travel guides, recipes, how-to and reference documents, and more on Pocket, automatically syncing in a stunning and simple interface across devices like iPad, iPhone, Android, desktop and mobile web, Kobo e-reader, Chrome apps, Kindle Fire and now wearable devices like the Samsung Gear.

Concept.io

Seed Round in 2012
Concept.io is the creator of Swell Radio, a delightful mobile app that streams personalized audio news and information. Swell helps users discover new content and expand their minds on the go. Concept.io strives to connect people with ideas and knowledge efficiently so we can all be more productive with our time. Concept.io is a technology startup funded by top-tier venture firms. The founding team consists of experienced entrepreneurs with a successful track record.

Appurify

Seed Round in 2012
Appurify provides mobile test automation on real devices. Mobile development teams at some of the world’s most prominent companies turn to Appurify’s platform to automate testing, debug and optimize the performance of their applications. The results are better apps, faster launch cycles and improved app store reviews. Appurify is based in San Francisco with backing from Google Ventures and other leading investors. For more information, visit http://www.appurify.com.

MobileDay

Seed Round in 2011
MobileDay Inc. develops a one-touch conference call dialing application for iPhone and Android devices, aimed at business professionals globally. The application synchronizes with the device's native calendar, offering a streamlined 'My Day' schedule view that includes upcoming calls and meetings, each with a convenient one-touch join button. This simplifies the process of joining conference calls and online meetings. In addition to its individual consumer app, MobileDay introduced 'MobileDay Business' in April 2015, designed for companies and organizations to equip entire teams with the same easy dialing functionality. Founded in 2010 and based in Boulder, Colorado, MobileDay was previously known as Skedul.me Inc. before rebranding in December 2011.

Miso

Series B in 2011
Miso operates a second screen application designed to enhance the television viewing experience by making it more interactive and social. Available on various platforms including iPhone, iPad, Android, and the web, Miso allows users to check in to their favorite shows and episodes, earning points and unlocking virtual badges as they engage with content. The app fosters community interaction by enabling users to compare their viewing habits with friends and see what others in the Miso community are watching. Additionally, Miso integrates with social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter, allowing users to share their viewing activities instantly. The platform also offers features for personalizing profiles and content, making the overall TV watching experience more tailored to individual preferences.

Milk

Angel Round in 2011
Milk is a mobile development lab founded by Kevin Rose, Jeff Hodsdon, and Daniel Burka. Milk has announced its first mobile app, Oink, released last fall. The company has since been acquired by Google.

echoecho

Seed Round in 2011
echoecho is a mobile phone software development company founded in 2010 to create and develop cutting edge smartphone solutions. The company's first product, an open API, cross-platform, carrier agnostic location sharing system called echoecho, is primed to be a market leader in the location based services sector. echoecho is confident that the ability to safely, simply and quickly share location with friends, family or business colleagues is a real problem that many users find themselves facing. "Where is John?" "Where is my girlfriend?" "I'm running late but I'd like to show you where I am located." echoecho seeks to continue redefining location sharing technology - and its uptake within and beyond the early adopter markets - by focusing on simplicity - rather than adding complexity. Since we figure we solved the problems of privacy, permission and preference inherent in location sharing very elegantly - we thought we'd add some more use cases into the mix - so users can now chat and find+share meeting places in 2 clicks. In the latest version of the software we also added a feature we call LIVE - essentially a short term 2-way real-time link between friends - it works very well and it's perfect for organising vehicle pickups (carpooling, dropping off and picking up friends etc)

Parse

Seed Round in 2011
Parse is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in cloud-based software developer kits designed for app development across desktop, mobile, and embedded devices. Its product offerings include Parse Core, which allows users to save data in the cloud, integrate social features, run custom code, and manage tasks such as sending engagement emails and updating data. Additionally, Parse provides Parse Push, a tool for creating and scheduling push notifications, and Parse Analytics, which helps developers identify and resolve crashes, measure app usage, and optimize push campaigns. As a subsidiary of Facebook, Parse continues to support app developers with its comprehensive suite of tools.

Airy Labs

Seed Round in 2011
Airy Labs, Inc. specializes in designing and developing social learning games aimed at children, focusing on platforms like iPhone, iPad, and Android. Founded in 2011 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company creates mobile and tablet games, browser-based social games, and casual massively multiplayer online games with educational objectives. Airy Labs emphasizes the philosophy of "learning through play," aiming to make education enjoyable and engaging. Their games are crafted to teach a range of subjects and essential life skills, blending academic learning with cognitive and psychological training. Additionally, the company's offerings incorporate social, collaborative, and competitive learning experiences within virtual environments, leveraging insights from cognitive neuroscience and social psychology to enhance both game and educational design.

Just.me

Seed Round in 2011
Just.me, Inc. is a mobile messaging platform headquartered in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2011. It integrates various communication features, including camera functionality, video capture, voice messaging, and traditional text messaging, into a single application. Users can create and share memories through unlimited photos, videos, voice, and text, allowing them to document life events and control their audience. The platform offers options to share content privately with select individuals or publish it publicly. By leveraging the smartphone address book, Just.me ensures clarity in sharing, as users can easily manage who sees their messages. Currently, the app is in beta for iPhone, with an Android version under development and a web version available with limited features.

Pocket

Series A in 2011
Pocket, the premier Save for Later app, lets you consume and share content whenever you want, wherever you want, even without an internet connection. It's been called "a DVR for the web" by the New York Times, Business Week, Time, TechCrunch and more. When you come across an article, video or a webpage you'd like to read but can't at that time, save it to Pocket. You can then read or watch it whenever you have a moment, whether it's on the couch, during your commute, on the plane, train, or practically anywhere. Millions of users save articles, videos, travel guides, recipes, how-to and reference documents, and more on Pocket, automatically syncing in a stunning and simple interface across devices like iPad, iPhone, Android, desktop and mobile web, Kobo e-reader, Chrome apps, Kindle Fire and now wearable devices like the Samsung Gear.

Hipster

Seed Round in 2011
Hipster is creating a real-time, visual public record of the world’s locations. Using their iPhones and Android devices, people share where they are and what they are doing by sending their friends a photographic postcard. The postcards become permanently attached to the locations they were sent from, and are forever accessible to all those who come later. Based in SOMA, San Francisco, and founded in 2010 by Doug Ludlow, Ethan Czahor, and Steffen Hoffman.

Miso

Series A in 2010
Miso operates a second screen application designed to enhance the television viewing experience by making it more interactive and social. Available on various platforms including iPhone, iPad, Android, and the web, Miso allows users to check in to their favorite shows and episodes, earning points and unlocking virtual badges as they engage with content. The app fosters community interaction by enabling users to compare their viewing habits with friends and see what others in the Miso community are watching. Additionally, Miso integrates with social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter, allowing users to share their viewing activities instantly. The platform also offers features for personalizing profiles and content, making the overall TV watching experience more tailored to individual preferences.

Ngmoco

Venture Round in 2010
ngmoco ("Next Generation MObile COmpany") is creating and producing games for the iPhone. CEO [Neil Young](http://www.crunchbase.com/person/neil-young) is a former executive from [Electronic Arts](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/electronicarts), where he oversaw the development of several hit titles. Another EA vet and partner at [Kleiner Perkins](http://www.crunchbase.com/financial-organization/kleiner-perkins-caufield-byers), Bing Gordon, sits on the board. Kleiner is an investor through its iFund.

Schematic Labs

Seed Round in 2010
Maker of social entertainment mobile apps for the real world.

Miso

Angel Round in 2010
Miso operates a second screen application designed to enhance the television viewing experience by making it more interactive and social. Available on various platforms including iPhone, iPad, Android, and the web, Miso allows users to check in to their favorite shows and episodes, earning points and unlocking virtual badges as they engage with content. The app fosters community interaction by enabling users to compare their viewing habits with friends and see what others in the Miso community are watching. Additionally, Miso integrates with social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter, allowing users to share their viewing activities instantly. The platform also offers features for personalizing profiles and content, making the overall TV watching experience more tailored to individual preferences.
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