Kindred Ventures

Kindred Ventures LLC is a venture capital firm founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on a diverse range of sectors including consumer products, healthcare, information technology, e-commerce, blockchain, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. Led by Steve Jang and Kanyi Maqubela, Kindred Ventures has a track record of investing in over 100 companies through its seed-stage venture capital fund. The firm aims to support innovative startups that have the potential to reshape their respective industries. Additionally, Kindred Ventures is recognized as a Registered Investment Adviser, highlighting its commitment to regulatory compliance and investor protection.

Evan Chen

Investor

Holyn Kanake

Associate

Kanyi Maqubela

Managing Partner

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HumanQ

Seed Round in 2022
HumanQ is an online platform focused on developing executive-level skills for employees at all organizational levels. It provides intimate group coaching and engaging programs designed to enhance remote workplace culture. The platform also conducts workshops aimed at leadership development, helping organizations foster the right mindsets and capabilities necessary for accelerated growth and transformation. By offering equitable access and opportunities for skill development, HumanQ aims to empower employees and enhance overall organizational impact.

Zing Data

Seed Round in 2022
Zing Data is a free app for collaborative business intelligence and visualization. Easily ask questions of your company's data (PostgreSQL, Presto, and more to come) for free in just a few taps. Ask questions, search for data, create helpful graphs, and discuss with your team - from wherever you are. Zing makes your company's databases easily accessible from any mobile device. No need to write SQL, deal with spreadsheets - just ask a question and get an answer in seconds. Then work with your colleagues with powerful in-app messaging functionality to drive results and make decisions. Graphs on the go Choose from a range of chart types and tables to visualize answers to questions from your phone, and save graphs to your phone's gallery to use in emails, presentations, and more Ask questions in a few taps Choose from common SQL functionality to answer questions from data. All the powerful SQL functionality is included: counts, sums, distinct values, group bys, having, and more! Collaborate with your team Built in messaging functionality lets you share visualizations and questions with your teammates, use @mentions with colleagues to get their insights, get decisions made quickly. Create an account at getzingdata.com or download our app from Google Play Store or Apple App Store.

Drip

Series A in 2022
Drip is a company that specializes in live commerce, focusing on the collectible industry, including both NFTs and physical collectibles. It operates a streaming and live-streaming network that facilitates various activities related to collectibles, such as trading cards, live breaks, and auctions. Through its live shopping platform, Drip allows users to engage in live streams and play trading card games, creating opportunities for interaction and commerce within the collectibles market. The platform aims to enhance the experience of collectors and enthusiasts, enabling them to connect and potentially build careers around their passion for collectibles.

Adyton

Venture Round in 2022
Adyton PBC designs and develops a cloud-based reporting, data maintenance, and scheduling software. It offers AKADEMIA, a cloud based real-time reporting and analytics, and training data recording and management software; and smart schedule, a training, qualifications and daily operations management software. The company serves defense, heavy industries, law enforcement, emergency responders, and other industries. Adyton PBC was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Wilmington, Delaware.

Zora

Seed Round in 2022
Zora operates as a crypto-driven marketplace.

Hour One

Series A in 2022
Hour One AI, founded in 2019 and based in Vancouver, Canada, specializes in creating synthetic video content using artificial intelligence technology. The company is recognized as a leading provider of synthetic characters based on real individuals, facilitating businesses in enhancing communication with their customers. Hour One produces high-quality, photo-realistic videos through a vast repository of ready-to-use characters, enabling rapid content generation in multiple languages for a global audience. Its platform leverages extensive cloud infrastructure to maintain character assets and efficiently generate and edit thousands of videos across various business sectors, supporting agencies in producing engaging content with minimal obstacles.

Basis Theory

Series A in 2022
Developer of a tokenization platform designed for securing, using, and managing sensitive data. The company's platform optimizes the payments acceptance stack without bearing the risk and compliance burden, enabling clients to meet or exceed compliance requirements without taking on the burdens of securing it themselves.

CoinDCX

Series D in 2022
CoinDCX is a company that specializes in crypto-enabled financial services. The company focuses on developing borderless financial services that ensure a simpler and uninterrupted flow of capital. Its liquidity, powerful wallet, and impenetrable security make the trading experience fast, reliable, and effortless. CoinDCX has empowered its traders with a bouquet of industry-first products to trade using liquidity from exchanges. The products are designed for all types of traders keeping their trading experience, risk tolerance, and trading frequency into consideration. The company aims to democratize finance and make investments accessible to everyone. CoinDCX was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

ELLIS

Seed Round in 2022
ELLIS specializes in English language learning and instruction, providing a comprehensive suite of products aimed at a wide range of learners from children to adults. The company offers over 1,500 hours of interactive instruction, supported by resources in more than 45 native languages. In addition to its digital offerings, ELLIS also provides an extensive library of print materials designed to reinforce the teaching and learning of English, making its educational tools accessible and effective for diverse audiences.

Conceive

Seed Round in 2022
Operator of a digital health platform intended to focus on changing fertility outcomes. The company's platform is supported by experts in reproductive health, fertility, digital health, and technology to address concerns like polycystic ovary syndrome, endometriosis, male factor infertility, lifestyle, and wellness choices, enabling patients to navigate and accelerate their healthcare journey while getting results.

Linear Labs

Series A in 2022
Linear Labs, Inc. manufactures electric motors for electric vehicle, micro-mobility, robotics, wind turbine and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) industries. The company offers its product under the name Hunstable Electric Turbine, which uses multiple rotors for various conditions in motion. The product has its application for autonomous robots, forklifts, light electric motorcycles, golf carts, e-bikes, e-scooters, and industrial applications. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Fort Worth, Texas.

Dawn Health

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Dawn Health is focused on revolutionizing insomnia treatment by establishing a new standard of care. The company specializes in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) designed to foster effective sleep patterns. Its approach includes evidence-based therapy that integrates with a sleep tracker and a trained sleep coach, who provides personalized support through a chat function and daily lesson plans. This comprehensive method aims to assist individuals suffering from insomnia in achieving better sleep outcomes.

Goldfinch

Series A in 2022
Goldfinch is a credit platform that offers crypto loans without collateral. It also offers capital in a digital currency by expanding access to capital in emerging markets and offers a stable yield to the lenders, enabling the empowerment of financial inclusion in emerging markets. The company was founded in 2020 by Mike Sall and Blake West.

CloudTrucks

Series B in 2021
CloudTrucks is a company that provides a virtual trucking carrier application aimed at lowering operating costs for truck drivers. Founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, California, the platform facilitates the management and booking of loads from brokers and shippers. It offers features such as instant payments upon delivery and access to affordable insurance options. These tools empower truck owners and operators to optimize their schedules and create strategies that enhance their revenue potential.

Syndica

Seed Round in 2021
Syndica is a Web 3.0 developer infrastructure company focusing on providing cloud-like infrastructure and advanced developer tooling and APIs to the Solana ecosystem.

Vitaance

Seed Round in 2021
Vitaance is an insurtech start-up focused on the life insurance sector, dedicated to enhancing individuals' quality of life through comprehensive financial, emotional, and physical well-being. By leveraging technology, Vitaance aims to create smart and equitable insurance products that protect what matters most to people, such as debt coverage and educational expenses for their families. The company's mission is to democratize access to life insurance, making it more accessible to a wider audience and promoting healthier lifestyles.

Tala

Series E in 2021
Tala is a mobile technology and data science company focused on providing financial services in emerging markets. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Santa Monica, with additional offices in Nairobi, Manila, Dar Es Salaam, Mexico City, Mumbai, and Bangalore, Tala has helped over 2 million users access personal loans through its smartphone app. The platform utilizes data to create instant credit scores for individuals lacking formal credit or banking history, enabling them to receive personalized loans and build digital credit profiles. The app streamlines the entire lending process, allowing users to apply for loans, receive funds, and track their status seamlessly. Tala aims to empower clients by offering accessible financial services that facilitate borrowing, saving, and overall financial growth.

Noh

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of automatic bill-splitting application designed to bring people together to make group payments. The company's platform offers a shared digital wallet where users can make payments by electronic payment system, or a prepaid visa card issued, enabling customers to pay a single bill at the same time, and split automatically.

Carrot

Seed Round in 2021
Carrot Cart is a browser extension that enhances the online shopping experience by automatically saving items placed in a user's cart and categorizing them for easy access. The software enables users to create collections of products, track their prices, gather opinions, compare various items, and discover new brands. By streamlining the management of online shopping carts, Carrot Cart helps users keep track of their desired products with minimal effort, making the process more efficient and organized.

Utopia Labs

Seed Round in 2021
Building the modern system for managing and automating contributor payments, expenses, and reporting for your DAO, built right on top of Gnosis.

Whisper Aero

Venture Round in 2021
Whisper Aero is a company focused on developing advanced fan and flight technology aimed at reducing noise levels in aviation. By harnessing air more cleanly and efficiently, Whisper Aero seeks to minimize the impact of higher-frequency broadband noise generated by aircraft. The company's innovations are designed to enhance flight experiences while promoting quieter operations, making air travel more environmentally friendly and less disruptive to communities near airports.

Sperta

Seed Round in 2021
Sperta is a company that specializes in providing a risk decision platform aimed at helping financial services and technology firms automate their decision-making processes. Founded in June 2021, the company offers tools to manage fraud, credit, and compliance risks effectively. Its platform features a robust rules engine, integration capabilities with various data vendors, and a case management tool that enhances operational efficiency. By continuously improving its rules and models, Sperta's solution minimizes false positives and reduces churn associated with delayed decisions. The interface is designed to empower analysts and operations teams, enabling them to confidently create rules and efficiently review cases. The co-founders of Sperta have prior experience in developing significant technology solutions, including Uber's rules engine and Google Cloud AI Feature Store.

Ten Little

Seed Round in 2021
Ten Little, Inc. is a Brooklyn-based company that specializes in manufacturing children's shoes, focusing on healthy development and movement. Established in 2019, the company offers a range of vegan shoes that are cruelty-free and approved by PETA, utilizing materials such as PVC- and phthalate-free PU vegan leather for the uppers and natural rubber from the Hevea tree for the outsoles. The insoles are made with recycled rubber, and the linings consist of cotton, ensuring environmentally friendly production. Ten Little operates an online platform that assists parents in making informed decisions regarding their children's footwear needs, providing personalized reminders based on the child's size, color preferences, location, and season. This approach enables parents to easily find and purchase appropriate products for their children.

Catch

Venture Round in 2021
Catch is a Boston-based company that designs a personal benefits platform aimed at freelancers, contractors, and workers without employer-sponsored benefits. Established in 2016, Catch provides a range of financial solutions, including tax withholding, retirement savings plans, health insurance, and student loan refinancing. The platform allows users to conduct benefit checkups, link bank accounts, and create personalized financial plans, helping individuals build a comprehensive safety net for their financial stability and security. By leveraging data-driven insights, Catch enables users to take control of their financial needs and manage their wealth effectively in an evolving work landscape.

ShelfLife

Seed Round in 2021
ShelfLife is an ordering platform connecting food and beverage brands with prominent packaging suppliers. For both brands and suppliers, ShelfLife's technology drastically reduces the time spent placing and managing orders of routine packaging materials. By bringing together a community of like-minded brands, ShelfLife actively negotiates volume-based pricing contracts with supply partners. With ShelfLife, food and beverage brands can place and track orders in minutes, chat with their supply partners, and gain new insights to develop a more resilient packaging supply chain.

Heartbeat Health

Series B in 2021
Heartbeat Health, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in cardiology services. Established in 2017, it provides a range of offerings, including web-based real-time consulting and virtual physician consultations, along with follow-up services. The company aims to address cardiovascular health by screening, diagnosing, tracking, and managing cardiovascular risk and disease, leveraging a multidisciplinary team of doctors, designers, and engineers committed to improving heart health outcomes.

Bitski

Series A in 2021
Bitski (currently in beta) allows anyone to build user-friendly and cross-platform Ethereum apps. Using Bitski, a user can build a decentralized app or game that feels just as easy to use as a standard app.

FlexClub

Seed Round in 2021
FlexClub is a car subscription platform that is unlocking access to cars for members who want the flexibility to own the car if and when it suits them. We partner with existing car owners looking to earn passive income from their vehicles, renting their cars out to us so we can serve members looking for a new way to own a car.

Snack

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Snack is a video-first dating application that enables users to connect with potential matches through engaging video content. The platform allows individuals to create and post videos on a feed, facilitating real-time interactions and a more dynamic approach to online dating. By combining traditional matching algorithms with the ability to flirt-stream, Snack provides a unique environment for users to express themselves and connect creatively with others. This innovative approach to dating aims to enhance user engagement and foster meaningful connections in a modern digital landscape.

Goldfinch

Venture Round in 2021
Goldfinch is a credit platform that offers crypto loans without collateral. It also offers capital in a digital currency by expanding access to capital in emerging markets and offers a stable yield to the lenders, enabling the empowerment of financial inclusion in emerging markets. The company was founded in 2020 by Mike Sall and Blake West.

CloudTrucks

Series A in 2020
CloudTrucks is a company that provides a virtual trucking carrier application aimed at lowering operating costs for truck drivers. Founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, California, the platform facilitates the management and booking of loads from brokers and shippers. It offers features such as instant payments upon delivery and access to affordable insurance options. These tools empower truck owners and operators to optimize their schedules and create strategies that enhance their revenue potential.

OpenPhone

Series A in 2020
OpenPhone Technologies, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in developing a business phone application tailored for startups, small businesses, and individuals. Founded in 2018, OpenPhone provides users with a reliable VoIP service that allows them to obtain a business phone number without needing a second device or SIM card. The application features unlimited messaging and calling capabilities, enabling users to separate their business and personal contacts effectively. Its platform includes functionalities such as call routing, auto-recording of calls, and automated responses to texts, missed calls, and voicemails, which help streamline communication for entrepreneurs and professionals. OpenPhone is accessible on both mobile and desktop devices, enhancing its usability for various users.

Zora

Seed Round in 2020
Zora operates as a crypto-driven marketplace.

Linear Labs

Venture Round in 2020
Linear Labs, Inc. manufactures electric motors for electric vehicle, micro-mobility, robotics, wind turbine and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) industries. The company offers its product under the name Hunstable Electric Turbine, which uses multiple rotors for various conditions in motion. The product has its application for autonomous robots, forklifts, light electric motorcycles, golf carts, e-bikes, e-scooters, and industrial applications. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Fort Worth, Texas.

Humane

Series A in 2020
Humane Inc is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that focuses on creating and selling consumer hardware, software, and services designed to enhance the human experience. Founded in 2016, the company aims to develop products that foster genuine collaboration between design and engineering, prioritizing the needs and well-being of users. By crafting technology that feels familiar and natural, Humane seeks to facilitate a more intuitive interaction between people and computing, enabling both companies and customers to engage with innovative devices and platforms.

Hour One

Seed Round in 2020
Hour One AI, founded in 2019 and based in Vancouver, Canada, specializes in creating synthetic video content using artificial intelligence technology. The company is recognized as a leading provider of synthetic characters based on real individuals, facilitating businesses in enhancing communication with their customers. Hour One produces high-quality, photo-realistic videos through a vast repository of ready-to-use characters, enabling rapid content generation in multiple languages for a global audience. Its platform leverages extensive cloud infrastructure to maintain character assets and efficiently generate and edit thousands of videos across various business sectors, supporting agencies in producing engaging content with minimal obstacles.

Northflank

Seed Round in 2020
Northflank Ltd. is a London-based company that specializes in cloud hosting solutions and platform as a service, primarily aimed at developers. Founded in 2013, Northflank offers an automated development operations platform that facilitates the building, running, and management of web applications, microservices, and databases through a real-time backend and application programming interface. Its services encompass fully integrated continuous integration, delivery, and deployment, as well as data processing and hosting. By providing these capabilities, Northflank enables developers to reduce costs and enhance operational efficiency for organizations utilizing cloud infrastructure at scale.

Replenysh

Seed Round in 2020
Replenysh, Inc. is a technology company based in Orange, California, founded in 2016, that specializes in developing a platform for material recovery. Its software assists brands in retrieving used products from their customers, facilitating the recycling process. Replenysh provides tools for the collection, transportation, and sale of secondary materials, enhancing customer engagement while promoting environmental sustainability. By connecting global brands with local communities, the platform aims to create a circular economy that minimizes waste and reduces landfill and ocean pollution. Additionally, it offers features such as mill-direct pricing for recycling centers and tracking capabilities for recovered materials, thereby supporting brands in their sustainability efforts with full traceability.

Northflank

Seed Round in 2020
Northflank Ltd. is a London-based company that specializes in cloud hosting solutions and platform as a service, primarily aimed at developers. Founded in 2013, Northflank offers an automated development operations platform that facilitates the building, running, and management of web applications, microservices, and databases through a real-time backend and application programming interface. Its services encompass fully integrated continuous integration, delivery, and deployment, as well as data processing and hosting. By providing these capabilities, Northflank enables developers to reduce costs and enhance operational efficiency for organizations utilizing cloud infrastructure at scale.

PointCard

Series A in 2020
Point Card offers rewards, including additional cash-back on go-to subscriptions like Netflix, Spotify, HBO Max, Hulu, and more. It features an advanced chipset for secure payments, a high-tensile synthetic polymer construction, and comes in your choice of four editions. It was launched in 2018 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Isometric Technologies

Seed Round in 2020
Isometric Technologies is a performance management solution for the supply chain industry.

Taika

Seed Round in 2020
Taika Inc. specializes in the production and sale of adaptogen-infused coffee, offering a range of flavors including macadamia latte, oat milk latte, and black coffee. The company aims to provide health-conscious consumers with a unique coffee experience that combines taste and wellness benefits through its adaptogenic formulas. Utilizing a patent-pending method, Taika naturally controls caffeine levels in its beverages while incorporating a proprietary blend of adaptogens to enhance the overall experience. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Taika sells its products online in major cities such as San Francisco, Los Angeles, and New York, as well as through retail stores across California.

Heartbeat Health

Series A in 2020
Heartbeat Health, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in cardiology services. Established in 2017, it provides a range of offerings, including web-based real-time consulting and virtual physician consultations, along with follow-up services. The company aims to address cardiovascular health by screening, diagnosing, tracking, and managing cardiovascular risk and disease, leveraging a multidisciplinary team of doctors, designers, and engineers committed to improving heart health outcomes.

CloudTrucks

Seed Round in 2020
CloudTrucks is a company that provides a virtual trucking carrier application aimed at lowering operating costs for truck drivers. Founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, California, the platform facilitates the management and booking of loads from brokers and shippers. It offers features such as instant payments upon delivery and access to affordable insurance options. These tools empower truck owners and operators to optimize their schedules and create strategies that enhance their revenue potential.

OpenPhone

Seed Round in 2020
OpenPhone Technologies, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in developing a business phone application tailored for startups, small businesses, and individuals. Founded in 2018, OpenPhone provides users with a reliable VoIP service that allows them to obtain a business phone number without needing a second device or SIM card. The application features unlimited messaging and calling capabilities, enabling users to separate their business and personal contacts effectively. Its platform includes functionalities such as call routing, auto-recording of calls, and automated responses to texts, missed calls, and voicemails, which help streamline communication for entrepreneurs and professionals. OpenPhone is accessible on both mobile and desktop devices, enhancing its usability for various users.

Otis

Series A in 2019
Otis Wealth, Inc. provides s a marketplace for alternative assets, such as collectibles, fine art, and physical spaces. It acquires high-quality assets, fractionalize them into smaller shares, and offer them as equity investments. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is based in New York, New York.

Yours

Seed Round in 2019
Yours is an early stage consumer-tech startup that creates personalised skincare products based on user's skin, lifestyle, and environment. Founded by former Uber employees, Yours is reimagining the decades-old skincare industry through personalisation at scale. All their products are clean, cruelty-free, environmentally-friendly, and made in Switzerland.

Seasons

Seed Round in 2019
Seasons is a fashion rental platform that specializes in luxury apparel and menswear, including streetwear. Founded in 2019 by Regy Perlera and headquartered in New York, the company provides an online subscription service that allows customers to rent curated clothing from a selection of high-quality brands. Users can reserve a limited number of products at a time, with the convenience of having them delivered directly to their doorstep. This innovative approach caters to the growing demand for sustainable fashion and offers an accessible way for individuals to enjoy premium clothing without the commitment of purchase.

Bravado

Series A in 2019
Bravado Network, Inc. is an online community platform designed specifically for sales professionals. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, the company provides a range of online tools and hosts in-person events aimed at empowering its members. Bravado focuses on helping sales professionals enhance their personal brands, connect with peers, and improve their skills in the sales field. Through its community-driven approach, Bravado seeks to amplify the voices of sales professionals and foster a supportive environment for career growth and development.

Bravado

Series A in 2019
Bravado Network, Inc. is an online community platform designed specifically for sales professionals. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, the company provides a range of online tools and hosts in-person events aimed at empowering its members. Bravado focuses on helping sales professionals enhance their personal brands, connect with peers, and improve their skills in the sales field. Through its community-driven approach, Bravado seeks to amplify the voices of sales professionals and foster a supportive environment for career growth and development.

Humane

Seed Round in 2019
Humane Inc is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that focuses on creating and selling consumer hardware, software, and services designed to enhance the human experience. Founded in 2016, the company aims to develop products that foster genuine collaboration between design and engineering, prioritizing the needs and well-being of users. By crafting technology that feels familiar and natural, Humane seeks to facilitate a more intuitive interaction between people and computing, enabling both companies and customers to engage with innovative devices and platforms.

Red Planet Labs

Seed Round in 2019
Red Planet Labs Inc. develops programming tools for software development. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Poway, California.

Linear Labs

Seed Round in 2019
Linear Labs, Inc. manufactures electric motors for electric vehicle, micro-mobility, robotics, wind turbine and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) industries. The company offers its product under the name Hunstable Electric Turbine, which uses multiple rotors for various conditions in motion. The product has its application for autonomous robots, forklifts, light electric motorcycles, golf carts, e-bikes, e-scooters, and industrial applications. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Fort Worth, Texas.

Catch

Seed Round in 2019
Catch is a Boston-based company that designs a personal benefits platform aimed at freelancers, contractors, and workers without employer-sponsored benefits. Established in 2016, Catch provides a range of financial solutions, including tax withholding, retirement savings plans, health insurance, and student loan refinancing. The platform allows users to conduct benefit checkups, link bank accounts, and create personalized financial plans, helping individuals build a comprehensive safety net for their financial stability and security. By leveraging data-driven insights, Catch enables users to take control of their financial needs and manage their wealth effectively in an evolving work landscape.

Otis

Seed Round in 2019
Otis Wealth, Inc. provides s a marketplace for alternative assets, such as collectibles, fine art, and physical spaces. It acquires high-quality assets, fractionalize them into smaller shares, and offer them as equity investments. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is based in New York, New York.

PointCard

Seed Round in 2019
Point Card offers rewards, including additional cash-back on go-to subscriptions like Netflix, Spotify, HBO Max, Hulu, and more. It features an advanced chipset for secure payments, a high-tensile synthetic polymer construction, and comes in your choice of four editions. It was launched in 2018 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Set Labs

Seed Round in 2018
Set Labs is creating the next generation of finance through crypto-financial primitives. The company is developing tools that enable developers to bundle crypto assets together called Sets, which allow users to create cryptocurrency baskets, baskets of non-fungibles, baskets of on-chain securities, and more.

Bitski

Seed Round in 2018
Bitski (currently in beta) allows anyone to build user-friendly and cross-platform Ethereum apps. Using Bitski, a user can build a decentralized app or game that feels just as easy to use as a standard app.

Italic

Series A in 2018
Italic, Inc. operates as a marketplace that allows users to buy luxury goods from the factories. It offers products in the areas of bed linens and handbags, electric toothbrushes, and yoga gear. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Walnut, California.

ROAM

Seed Round in 2018
Roam Media Inc. operates an online community called ROAM, designed for explorers and adventurers. Founded in 2017 and based in Boulder, Colorado, the platform allows members to share their adventure stories, experiences, and reports. It facilitates creative exchanges through ideas for social media takeovers, videos, films, and interviews, as well as photo essays and opinion pieces. Additionally, the community serves as a space for members to showcase their videos, fostering connection and collaboration among adventure enthusiasts.

dYdX

Series A in 2018
dYdX Trading Inc. operates a cryptocurrency exchange and trading platform that focuses on derivatives for crypto assets, utilizing the Ethereum blockchain and the 0x protocol. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, the platform enables users to engage in peer-to-peer short selling, long positions, and options trading on ERC20 tokens. It also allows for fully collateralized loans, providing essential funding for short sellers. Users can earn interest on their deposits or take out loans for a nominal fee, as well as trade on margin with customizable leverage. dYdX aims to create an open financial system that grants access to powerful financial tools for individuals worldwide.

BloomCredit

Seed Round in 2018
Bloom Credit is a fintech platform that works to improve the financial eligibility of people declines for lending products. The company's technology uses a data-driven approach to offer actionable advice, insights, and guidance working directly with lenders to graduate their applicants through consumer credit analysis, ongoing credit monitoring and alerting lenders when an applicant meets eligibility requirements, enabling consumers to improve their financial health and loan eligibility. With credit at the heart of financial customer relationships, BloomCredit creating advanced developer-friendly API solutions that can improve, monitor, and promote credit health to build trust between consumers and the financial institutions that serve them. It was founded in 2016 and is based in New York, United States.

RADAR

Series A in 2018
RADAR, established in 2017 and located in Fort Collins, Colorado, specializes in developing advanced analysis software and next-generation cryptocurrency exchange technology. The company utilizes blockchain and the 0x protocol to facilitate the trading of Ethereum-based tokens directly from Web3 or hardware wallets. This innovative approach enhances trading efficiency and security for users in the cryptocurrency market.

Nervos

Series A in 2018
Nervos Network, founded in 2018 and based in Hangzhou, China, offers a hybrid blockchain solution that integrates a public blockchain with an application chain to facilitate the development and deployment of decentralized applications. The core component of the Nervos Network is the Common Knowledge Base (CKB), a layer 1 proof-of-work blockchain that allows for the secure storage of any crypto-asset while supporting smart contracts and layer 2 scaling solutions. This design ensures the security, immutability, and permissionless nature akin to Bitcoin while providing a unique crypto-economic model that captures the total network value. Nervos aims to provide enterprises with a robust framework of interoperable protocols within a public blockchain ecosystem, enabling secure and efficient management of decentralized applications.

Unlock

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Unlock Inc, founded in 2018 and based in Brooklyn, New York, offers an access control protocol built on blockchain technology. This platform allows creators to monetize their content and software directly, eliminating the need for intermediaries. Unlock enables consumers to manage their subscriptions efficiently and rewards them with discounts for sharing quality content and applications. The technology facilitates the locking and management of access to various forms of content, applications, communities, and real-life events, empowering clients to sell memberships and providing consumers with points for promoting valuable creations.

TruStory

Seed Round in 2018
TruStory is a social network that enables productive debate. To make progress on any issue, we need to learn from different perspectives, find common ground, and have the humility to change our minds. Our mission is to make the Internet more open-minded by incentivizing people to hear all sides of a debate.

CoinTracker

Seed Round in 2018
CoinTracker is a portfolio & tax manager for cryptocurrency. It automatically syncs transactions into one unified dashboard and helps users file their crypto taxes with the click of a button.

Messari

Seed Round in 2018
Messari, Inc. operates a distributed data library focused on crypto assets, providing essential information about various projects, including their funding, development history, governance, and supply schedules related to inflation and vesting. Founded in 2018 and based in New York, the company aims to enhance transparency and facilitate informed decision-making within the crypto asset community. Its platform combines a global research database with a suite of data visualization and asset discovery tools, catering to researchers, investors, and regulators. By offering qualitative and quantitative analytics, Messari enables stakeholders to navigate the complexities of the crypto and Web3 landscapes with greater confidence.

o1Labs

Seed Round in 2018
O(1) Labs is a software development company working on Mina Protocol, a tiny, portable blockchain. The company uses cryptography and cryptocurrency to build computing systems that put people back in control of their digital lives. It addresses one of the fundamental challenges in cryptocurrency by creating the first succinct blockchain that enables decentralization at scale. O(1) Labs was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California by Evan Shapiro and Izaak Meckler.

RADAR

Seed Round in 2017
RADAR, established in 2017 and located in Fort Collins, Colorado, specializes in developing advanced analysis software and next-generation cryptocurrency exchange technology. The company utilizes blockchain and the 0x protocol to facilitate the trading of Ethereum-based tokens directly from Web3 or hardware wallets. This innovative approach enhances trading efficiency and security for users in the cryptocurrency market.

dYdX

Seed Round in 2017
dYdX Trading Inc. operates a cryptocurrency exchange and trading platform that focuses on derivatives for crypto assets, utilizing the Ethereum blockchain and the 0x protocol. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, the platform enables users to engage in peer-to-peer short selling, long positions, and options trading on ERC20 tokens. It also allows for fully collateralized loans, providing essential funding for short sellers. Users can earn interest on their deposits or take out loans for a nominal fee, as well as trade on margin with customizable leverage. dYdX aims to create an open financial system that grants access to powerful financial tools for individuals worldwide.

Coinbase

Series D in 2017
Coinbase, Inc. is an online platform that enables merchants, consumers, and traders to buy, sell, and store digital currencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, Coinbase provides various products and services, such as a user-friendly website for transactions, digital wallets, and merchant payment processing tools. The platform allows users to connect their bank accounts to facilitate the buying and selling of cryptocurrencies. Additionally, Coinbase Ventures serves as the company's investment arm, focusing on early-stage startups in the cryptocurrency and blockchain sectors. With a mission to create an open financial system for the world, Coinbase has positioned itself as a significant player in the digital currency market.

Heartbeat Health

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Heartbeat Health, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in cardiology services. Established in 2017, it provides a range of offerings, including web-based real-time consulting and virtual physician consultations, along with follow-up services. The company aims to address cardiovascular health by screening, diagnosing, tracking, and managing cardiovascular risk and disease, leveraging a multidisciplinary team of doctors, designers, and engineers committed to improving heart health outcomes.

Rare Bits

Seed Round in 2017
Rare Bits, Inc. operates an online marketplace for buying and selling cryptocurrency-based assets, primarily focusing on non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, the platform allows users to discover, manage, and trade over 500,000 unique digital items that are secured on the blockchain. Users can engage in peer-to-peer transactions and participate in auctions without incurring fees. By integrating blockchain technology with web browser extensions, Rare Bits aims to enhance digital ownership and keep users informed about market trends.

Helm

Seed Round in 2017
Helm, headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, is a consumer privacy and security company that aims to empower individuals to regain ownership of their data. Founded in 2013, Helm focuses on developing products that enhance online freedom, privacy, and security. The company is positioned at the forefront of a potential computing revolution that prioritizes user control and decentralization of the internet. Helm is dedicated to creating innovative solutions that address the evolving needs of users, emphasizing new methodologies in user experience, design, and product delivery. Its mission centers on enabling individuals to reclaim their privacy and security in an increasingly digital world.

RangeMe

Seed Round in 2016
RangeMe USA LLC operates an online platform that facilitates product discovery between suppliers and retailers, primarily focusing on the consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, RangeMe enables retailers to easily discover innovative products while managing the submission process from suppliers. The platform provides suppliers with control over their product marketing and direct access to retail buyers, streamlining the connection between these two key stakeholders in the retail ecosystem. RangeMe became a subsidiary of Efficient Collaborative Retail Marketing Company, LLC in June 2017, enhancing its capabilities within the industry.

Blue Bottle Coffee

Series C in 2015
Blue Bottle Coffee is a coffee roaster and retailer platform that delivers coffee subscriptions to doorsteps nationwide. Blue Bottle Coffee is a passionate team of hundreds around the world, united by the simple purpose of getting great coffee to everyone who asks for it whether that be in our cafes or at home. Blue Bottle is headquartered in Oakland, California, and has retail and business operations in the Bay Area, Los Angeles, New York, and Tokyo.

Coinbase

Series C in 2015
Coinbase, Inc. is an online platform that enables merchants, consumers, and traders to buy, sell, and store digital currencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, Coinbase provides various products and services, such as a user-friendly website for transactions, digital wallets, and merchant payment processing tools. The platform allows users to connect their bank accounts to facilitate the buying and selling of cryptocurrencies. Additionally, Coinbase Ventures serves as the company's investment arm, focusing on early-stage startups in the cryptocurrency and blockchain sectors. With a mission to create an open financial system for the world, Coinbase has positioned itself as a significant player in the digital currency market.

Coinbase

Series C in 2015
Coinbase, Inc. is an online platform that enables merchants, consumers, and traders to buy, sell, and store digital currencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, Coinbase provides various products and services, such as a user-friendly website for transactions, digital wallets, and merchant payment processing tools. The platform allows users to connect their bank accounts to facilitate the buying and selling of cryptocurrencies. Additionally, Coinbase Ventures serves as the company's investment arm, focusing on early-stage startups in the cryptocurrency and blockchain sectors. With a mission to create an open financial system for the world, Coinbase has positioned itself as a significant player in the digital currency market.

Postmates

Series B in 2014
Postmates Inc. operates a food and grocery delivery platform that connects customers with local couriers for the delivery of products from various stores and restaurants across the United States. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, the platform offers access to over 600,000 restaurants and retailers, including many exclusive to Postmates. It serves as a market leader in Los Angeles and covers approximately 80% of U.S. households in all 50 states. Users can discover, order, and track groceries and alcohol, alongside meals from local restaurants. Additionally, Postmates provides gift card services and offers a subscription service called Postmates Unlimited, which allows customers to enjoy free delivery from all merchants.

Blue Bottle Coffee

Series A in 2012
Blue Bottle Coffee is a coffee roaster and retailer platform that delivers coffee subscriptions to doorsteps nationwide. Blue Bottle Coffee is a passionate team of hundreds around the world, united by the simple purpose of getting great coffee to everyone who asks for it whether that be in our cafes or at home. Blue Bottle is headquartered in Oakland, California, and has retail and business operations in the Bay Area, Los Angeles, New York, and Tokyo.
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