The Goldman Sachs Group

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., established in 1869, is a global leader in investment banking, securities, and investment management. It operates in four primary segments: Investment Banking, Institutional Client Services, Investing & Lending, and Investment Management. The company provides a wide range of services, including financial advisory services for mergers and acquisitions, underwriting services for various securities, client execution services for fixed income, currencies, commodities, and equities, securities services, and wealth advisory services. It serves a diverse client base comprising corporations, financial institutions, governments, and high-net-worth individuals. Additionally, Goldman Sachs invests in a broad array of asset classes, including debt securities, equity securities, real estate, and private equity, demonstrating its commitment to driving growth and innovation across industries.

Vikas Agrawal

Managing Director and Head of Alternative Energy Investing

Philip Aldis

Partner

Andre Alfaro

Managing Director

Margaret Anadu

Managing Director

Sara Beth Beckmeier

Vice President

Nigel Beslee

Managing Director

Justin Blake

Investment Manager

Alexander Blostein

Managing Director and Senior Analyst, Global Investment Research

Charles Bouckaert

Managing Director

Michael Brandmeyer

Global Co-Head and Co-Chief Investment Officer - External Investing Group

Michael Bruun

Partner, Managing Director

Beat Cabiallavetta

Partner

David Campbell

Managing Director - Merchant Banking Division

Will Chen

Managing Director

David Chou

Managing Director

Darren Cohen

Partner

David Cohen-Mintz

Managing Director

Samayita Das

Vice President

Adam Dawson

Managing Director

Brian DeCenzo

Managing Director, TMT / Internet Banking — Investment Banking Division

Joseph DiSabato

Managing Director, Enterprise Technology

Nicholas Dier

Vice President

Nicola Dondi

Managing Director

Dominique Dorlipo

Managing Director, France Country Head

Benjamin Ferguson

Managing Director, Co-Head of Japan and Head of Client and Business Management

Wolfgang Fink

CEO, Germany and Austria

Adam French

Vice President

Sebastien Gagnon

Managing Director

Wesley Garrett

Growth Equity Investor

Clare Greenan

Vice President, Financial Technology

Brendon Hardin

Vice President, Enterprise Technology

James Hayward

Managing Director

Matthias Hieber

Manager Director

Harold Hope III

Partner and Managing Director

Erdit Hoxha

Partner

Stephanie Hui

Partner

Graham Hurtt

Vice President, Technology and Services Investment Banking

Gaurav Jaitly

Managing Director

Kani Keita

Associate, Merchant Banking Division

Michael Kondoleon

Vice President - GS Growth

Jason A. Kreuziger

Managing Director

Simon Kubbies

Managing Director

Aaron Lamshed

Head of equity capital markets in Australia and New Zealand

Alexander Lippert

Managing Director, Enterprise Technology

Cedric Lucas

Managing Director

Lyla Maduri

Managing Director

Jade Mandel

Vice President, Growth Equity

Joshua Matheus

Managing Director

Mathew McDermott

Managing Director

Mark Midle

Managing Director

Masanori Mochida

President of Goldman Sachs Japan

Niladri Mukhopadhyay

Managing Director

Antoine Munfa

Managing Director - Merchant Banking Division at Goldman Sachs - Growth Equity Team

Scott Myers

Managing Director

Harsh Nanda

Partner

Jason Nassof

Vice President

Richard Norton

Fund Manager, Managing Director and Head of France Private Equity

Matt O'Neill

Managing Director

Paul Pate

Managing Director, Financial Technology

Ben Payne

Managing Director

Jeff Possick

Managing Director

Nikhil Reddy

Managing Director, Asset Management Division

Ben Reiber

Vice President

Michael Reilly

Vice President, Enterprise Technology

Christian Resch

Managing Director, GS Growth

Josh Richardson

Managing Director

Max Ritter

Managing Director

Ronald Rolighed

Managing Director

Simon Rothery

CEO

Christian Von Schimmelmann

Managing Director, Global Co-Head Petershill Group, Co-Chairman GP Strategies Investment Committee

Brady Schuck

Managing Director

Peter Seccia

Managing Director

Greg Shell

Head Managing, Inclusive Growth Strategy Partner

Sarah Shenton

Vice President in the Merchant Banking Division

Andrew Sickinger

Vice President, M&A

Gavin Simms

Managing Director

Matthew Singer

Vice President

Pankaj Soni

Managing Director

Rajat Sood

Managing Director

Stephen Branton Speak

Partner and Managing Director

John Stevenson

Vice President

Ram Sundaram

Partner

Adriana Tajonar

Vice President of Life Sciences Investing

Alex Tishakov

Analyst, Investment Banking Division

Samuel Villegas

President and CEO of Goldman Sachs

Colin Walsh

Managing Director - Life Sciences Investing

Georgia Watson

Vice President, Growth and Venture Investments

Letitia Ferrier Webster

Managing Director, Chief Sustainability Officer, Merchant Banking Division

Alex Wilson

Associate

Kevin Xu

Managing Director, Asia Pacific Healthcare and Life Sciences Investing

Kaixun Zhang

Managing Director

Teresa Mattamouros

Managing Director, Asset and Wealth Management (Infrastructure Fund)

Tanner Mahoney

Vice President

Ben Fife

Vice President - GS Growth

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Capital Markets Gateway

Series C in 2025
Capital Markets Gateway Inc. is a financial technology firm based in Chicago, Illinois, with additional locations in New York and Seattle. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on modernizing equity capital markets by providing a platform that delivers real-time information and analytics to investors, underwriters, and issuers. This platform enables users to monitor capital raising activities, conduct due diligence, and make informed investment decisions while facilitating collaboration among participants. Since its launch in 2017, Capital Markets Gateway has garnered the trust of over 100 buy-side firms, managing a combined $20 trillion in assets under management, along with support from 10 investment banks. The platform emphasizes transparency and workflow efficiencies, serving as a digital system of record for firm-wide deal activity.

FIA Tech

Series A in 2023
FIA Tech is a provider of financial and brokerage services that focuses on enhancing operational efficiency through its online platform. This cloud-based system offers integrated compliance and reference data solutions, facilitating connections between exchanges, brokers, clearers, and clients. By delivering end-to-end management of brokerage relationships, payment processes, settlement, and reconciliation, FIA Tech enables market participants to reduce risk, streamline operations, and address market and regulatory challenges effectively. The company's commitment to collaborating with the industry supports the development of key services and technologies aimed at mitigating operational costs and improving overall market functionality.

Xpansiv

Venture Round in 2023
Xpansiv is a company that specializes in transforming data from the lifecycle of various commodities into intelligent commodities and digital assets. It operates a global commodity exchange platform that facilitates the trading, managing, and reporting of environmental commodities, including carbon credits and renewable energy certificates. By providing a user-friendly interface, Xpansiv enables participants to engage in transactions that support sustainability and contribute to achieving net-zero goals. The platform also offers registry infrastructure and advisory services tailored to the energy and environmental markets, helping users derive value from essential resources such as energy, carbon, and water in a data-driven environment.

Vestiaire Collective

Debt Financing in 2022
Vestiaire Collective is a social commerce platform specializing in the buying and selling of luxury pre-owned fashion items. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Paris, the company promotes sustainable fashion by encouraging the circular fashion movement, which aims to reduce overproduction and waste in the industry. Vestiaire Collective boasts a unique inventory of approximately 3 million items, with around 140,000 new listings added weekly, catering to a community of over 7.5 million fashion enthusiasts across 50 countries. The platform offers a curated selection of vintage and luxury clothing, jewelry, accessories, and footwear, enhancing the shopping experience through verified and desirable products. By fostering a highly engaged community, Vestiaire Collective empowers its members to actively participate in a more sustainable fashion economy.

Creditshelf

Post in 2022
Creditshelf is a prominent credit platform specializing in digital financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Germany. Founded in 2014 and based in Frankfurt am Main, the company offers flexible financial solutions independent of traditional banks through its online platform. Creditshelf employs a proprietary, data-driven risk analysis system to streamline the entire credit process, which includes loan applications, credit assessments, risk management, and loan servicing. By connecting SMEs with institutional investors, Creditshelf enables businesses to access attractive financing alternatives while providing investors opportunities to support German SMEs directly. The company's business model generates revenue through fees charged to both borrowers and investors, reflecting its commitment to facilitating innovative credit solutions for the entrepreneurial landscape.

Vesttoo

Series C in 2022
Vesttoo Ltd is a financial technology company based in Tel Aviv, Israel, founded in 2018. It operates an artificial intelligence-driven platform that serves as a marketplace for non-catastrophe insurance-based risk transfer and investments. The platform enables the transfer of risk between insurance companies and institutional investors, providing innovative insurance-linked investment opportunities for asset managers. By facilitating risk transfer to the capital markets, Vesttoo offers insurers a cost-effective and efficient alternative to traditional reinsurance, with the capacity to handle a variety of Life and Property & Casualty insurance risks. Its proprietary AI technology streamlines processes such as deal structuring, risk modeling, and index calculation, while also enhancing liquidity in the insurance market. Vesttoo collaborates with industry leaders to create transparent and data-driven reinsurance transactions and has been recognized in various prestigious fintech accelerators. The company's team comprises professionals with expertise in financial engineering, technology, and risk management, further strengthening its position in the market.

Casavo

Debt Financing in 2022
Casavo Management S.p.A. is a digital residential platform based in Milan, Italy, that transforms the home buying and selling experience in Europe. Founded in 2016, the company utilizes proprietary technology to streamline real estate transactions, allowing users to buy or sell homes quickly and conveniently. Casavo offers integrated services related to home transactions, ensuring a comprehensive, turn-key experience that accommodates various real estate operators, including brokers and contractors. With operations in Italy, Spain, and Portugal, Casavo is rapidly expanding into other European markets, positioning itself as a leader in technology-driven real estate solutions.

MercadoLibre

Post in 2022
MercadoLibre, Inc. is the leading online commerce platform in Latin America, offering a suite of services designed to facilitate buying and selling across various categories. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the company operates the MercadoLibre Marketplace, which allows businesses and individuals to list and sell products through a fixed-price or auction format. It also provides MercadoPago, an integrated payment solution that enables users to send and receive payments both on its marketplace and externally. Additional offerings include MercadoEnvios for logistics services, MercadoCredito for lending solutions, and MercadoFondo for asset management. The company also features a classifieds service for listings related to vehicles, real estate, and services, alongside MercadoLibre Advertising for brand promotion. Further, it offers MercadoShops, a software-as-a-service solution that helps users create and manage their online stores. With over 218 million active users and 1 million sellers, MercadoLibre operates in 18 countries, positioning itself as a comprehensive e-commerce and fintech ecosystem in the region.

Mahmee

Series A in 2022
Mahmee is an integrated care delivery platform focused on improving maternal and infant health. The company aims to address the critical gaps in the U.S. healthcare system, which faces high maternity costs and mortality rates, particularly among Black mothers and infants. By building a digital infrastructure that connects patients, independent health professionals, and healthcare organizations, Mahmee enhances access to comprehensive prenatal and postpartum care. Its platform includes a care management system that links health records for mothers and babies, flags clinical risks, and facilitates collaboration among maternity and infant care practitioners. Additionally, Mahmee’s marketplace allows new and expecting parents to discover care providers and access services both in-person and virtually, thereby supporting better health outcomes for families.

Job&talent

Debt Financing in 2022
Job&Talent is a leading marketplace for essential work, specializing in matching individuals with companies through its advanced platform. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Madrid, the company utilizes technology to simplify the hiring process, offering services that include messaging, in-application hiring, staffing, and payroll management. This innovative approach leverages big-data matching technology to enhance recruitment efficiency and quality. In 2022, Job&Talent successfully placed over 340,000 workers in more than 2,500 companies, generating €1.9 billion in revenue. Operating in ten countries across Europe, the U.S., and Latin America, Job&Talent is recognized as the highest-valued unicorn in Spain, with a valuation of $2.4 billion and support from prominent investors. The company is committed to expanding its reach and continuing to deliver reliable, flexible work solutions for both job seekers and employers.

Capital Markets Gateway

Series B in 2022
Capital Markets Gateway Inc. is a financial technology firm based in Chicago, Illinois, with additional locations in New York and Seattle. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on modernizing equity capital markets by providing a platform that delivers real-time information and analytics to investors, underwriters, and issuers. This platform enables users to monitor capital raising activities, conduct due diligence, and make informed investment decisions while facilitating collaboration among participants. Since its launch in 2017, Capital Markets Gateway has garnered the trust of over 100 buy-side firms, managing a combined $20 trillion in assets under management, along with support from 10 investment banks. The platform emphasizes transparency and workflow efficiencies, serving as a digital system of record for firm-wide deal activity.

Wonderschool

Series B in 2022
Wonderschool is an educational platform founded in 2016 in California, designed to facilitate the establishment of home-based infant and toddler programs and preschools. The company collaborates with experienced educators and childcare providers, offering support with licensing, program setup, and marketing to help them start their own childcare services. Wonderschool's comprehensive software platform enables educators to manage their students, parents, and educational programs efficiently from a single dashboard. Additionally, Wonderschool features a marketplace where parents can search for programs, schedule visits, enroll their children, and process payments. Committed to enhancing access to high-quality care and learning environments, Wonderschool promotes the early development of cognitive, motor, behavioral, and social skills in children as young as six months.

Kobo360

Series B in 2021
Kobo360 is a digital logistics platform that connects cargo owners, truck operators, and drivers to streamline the supply chain process. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, the platform utilizes data analytics and artificial intelligence to enhance efficiency in logistics operations, particularly in last-mile delivery. Kobo360 aims to reduce communication gaps and optimize pick-ups and deliveries, ensuring goods are moved seamlessly across the continent. The company also supports rural farmers by minimizing farm wastages, thereby enabling them to access new markets and increase their earnings. In addition to its logistics services, Kobo360 plans to establish a marketplace to link farmers directly with buyers globally, which will help eliminate intermediaries and improve profitability for smallholder farmers. Ultimately, Kobo360 seeks to build a comprehensive logistics ecosystem that enhances trade and commerce in Africa and emerging markets.

Olist

Series E in 2021
Olist is a Brazilian company headquartered in Curitiba that operates an online e-commerce platform designed to facilitate sales for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). It acts as a commerce enabler by connecting entrepreneurs to major online marketplaces, allowing them to advertise and sell their products seamlessly. Olist's offerings include Olist Store, which helps merchants sell on various marketplaces, and Olist Shops, a mobile-first e-commerce solution integrated with social media and accessible in 180 countries. Additionally, Olist provides logistics services through Olist Pax, a cloud-based network that supports fulfillment in Brazil, and financial services through Olist Credit and Olist Pay, assisting SMBs with their capital needs. As a leading commerce enabler, Olist is expanding its reach beyond Brazil to serve the global market.

Peek

Series C in 2021
Peek Travel, Inc. is a travel activities marketplace based in San Francisco, California, specializing in tour operator software that facilitates the discovery and booking of tours and activities across the United States. Founded in 2011, Peek offers a platform that connects customers with a curated selection of experiences, allowing users to easily book activities online. The company empowers operators by providing them with tools to manage and grow their businesses effectively. Peek's website and mobile app serve as marketing channels, generating new customer interest by making thousands of activities accessible and bookable anytime, anywhere. Through its technology, Peek aims to create lasting memories for travelers by connecting them with everyday adventures.

CarNext.com

Venture Round in 2021
CarNext.com is a disruptive digital used car platform, that enables customers to buy, lease and subscribe to high-quality used cars. Its mission is to create the leading marketplace for flexible mobility solutions in Europe centered on trust, efficiency and transparency. CarNext.com offers customers fixed prices, full ownership and maintenance history and a ‘no-questions-asked’ 14-days period. Using a proprietary, data-driven model, CarNext.com can match supply and demand across Europe. CarNext.com is supported by a network of Delivery Stores, where customers can view the cars, receive consultation services before making a final purchase decision.

FIA Tech

Series A in 2021
FIA Tech is a provider of financial and brokerage services that focuses on enhancing operational efficiency through its online platform. This cloud-based system offers integrated compliance and reference data solutions, facilitating connections between exchanges, brokers, clearers, and clients. By delivering end-to-end management of brokerage relationships, payment processes, settlement, and reconciliation, FIA Tech enables market participants to reduce risk, streamline operations, and address market and regulatory challenges effectively. The company's commitment to collaborating with the industry supports the development of key services and technologies aimed at mitigating operational costs and improving overall market functionality.

Fundrise

Debt Financing in 2021
Fundrise, LLC is a real estate investment platform founded in 2010 and based in Washington, D.C. The company provides an online marketplace that empowers individual investors and local residents to directly invest in commercial real estate projects, thereby facilitating ownership in urban development. Fundrise's innovative approach combines technology with federal regulations, allowing a broader audience to access private real estate investments without the traditional barriers associated with high net worth requirements. The platform offers various investment products, including eREITs and funds focused on urban housing development, enabling users to tailor their investment choices based on personal preferences. Fundrise also streamlines the investment process by allowing users to manage their portfolios online and receive regular financial updates and distributions. Through its mission to simplify and democratize real estate investing, Fundrise has redefined the investment landscape, making it more accessible and transparent for a diverse range of investors.

Olist

Series D in 2021
Olist is a Brazilian company headquartered in Curitiba that operates an online e-commerce platform designed to facilitate sales for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). It acts as a commerce enabler by connecting entrepreneurs to major online marketplaces, allowing them to advertise and sell their products seamlessly. Olist's offerings include Olist Store, which helps merchants sell on various marketplaces, and Olist Shops, a mobile-first e-commerce solution integrated with social media and accessible in 180 countries. Additionally, Olist provides logistics services through Olist Pax, a cloud-based network that supports fulfillment in Brazil, and financial services through Olist Credit and Olist Pay, assisting SMBs with their capital needs. As a leading commerce enabler, Olist is expanding its reach beyond Brazil to serve the global market.

Casavo

Debt Financing in 2021
Casavo Management S.p.A. is a digital residential platform based in Milan, Italy, that transforms the home buying and selling experience in Europe. Founded in 2016, the company utilizes proprietary technology to streamline real estate transactions, allowing users to buy or sell homes quickly and conveniently. Casavo offers integrated services related to home transactions, ensuring a comprehensive, turn-key experience that accommodates various real estate operators, including brokers and contractors. With operations in Italy, Spain, and Portugal, Casavo is rapidly expanding into other European markets, positioning itself as a leader in technology-driven real estate solutions.

Capital Markets Gateway

Series B in 2020
Capital Markets Gateway Inc. is a financial technology firm based in Chicago, Illinois, with additional locations in New York and Seattle. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on modernizing equity capital markets by providing a platform that delivers real-time information and analytics to investors, underwriters, and issuers. This platform enables users to monitor capital raising activities, conduct due diligence, and make informed investment decisions while facilitating collaboration among participants. Since its launch in 2017, Capital Markets Gateway has garnered the trust of over 100 buy-side firms, managing a combined $20 trillion in assets under management, along with support from 10 investment banks. The platform emphasizes transparency and workflow efficiencies, serving as a digital system of record for firm-wide deal activity.

Back Market

Venture Round in 2020
Back Market is an online marketplace specializing in refurbished electronics, connecting consumers with professional sellers of certified and guaranteed devices. Founded in 2014 by Thibaud Hug de Larauze, Quentin Le Brouster, and Vianney Vaute, the company is headquartered in Paris, France, and operates in 13 countries, including the United States, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, among others. With a workforce of 480 employees across offices in New York, Berlin, Paris, and Bordeaux, Back Market aims to promote the sale and use of refurbished products, allowing customers to purchase electronics at reduced prices. This approach not only offers affordability but also supports sustainability by encouraging the reuse of electronic devices.

CargoX

Series E in 2020
CargoX is a technology-driven freight marketplace based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, established in 2013. The platform connects shipping companies with a network of over 1.4 million trucks, effectively addressing the issue of excess capacity in the transportation sector. By providing real-time information on available truck capacity, CargoX enhances freight visibility and helps shippers identify optimal solutions for transporting a wide range of products throughout Brazil. This approach not only reduces shipping costs for clients but also increases earnings for truck drivers while minimizing CO2 emissions associated with empty trucks on the road.

Pepperfry

Series F in 2020
Pepperfry is an online home and lifestyle shopping platform that specializes in a diverse range of products aimed at enhancing home environments. The company features a marketplace that offers a wide selection of furniture, home décor, kitchenware, dining essentials, and pet supplies, including items from its own brand. With a focus on affordability, Pepperfry provides customers with numerous options to personalize their living spaces. The platform supports cash-on-delivery payment methods and includes a free shipping facility, making it convenient for users to shop for home merchandise from around the world.

INFORICH

Venture Round in 2019
INFORICH is optimizing the world's information and developing global inbound and outbound businesses.

Purplle

Series C in 2019
Purplle is an online marketplace based in Mumbai, India, that specializes in cosmetics, skincare, hair care, fragrances, and personal hygiene products. Founded in 2011, the company offers a diverse range of beauty and wellness items, catering to individual preferences related to skin and hair types. Purplle's platform aims to enhance the shopping experience by providing personalized recommendations and a curated selection of products from various brands. Through its focus on customer needs, Purplle has established itself as a significant player in the beauty e-commerce sector.

MercadoLibre

Post in 2019
MercadoLibre, Inc. is the leading online commerce platform in Latin America, offering a suite of services designed to facilitate buying and selling across various categories. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the company operates the MercadoLibre Marketplace, which allows businesses and individuals to list and sell products through a fixed-price or auction format. It also provides MercadoPago, an integrated payment solution that enables users to send and receive payments both on its marketplace and externally. Additional offerings include MercadoEnvios for logistics services, MercadoCredito for lending solutions, and MercadoFondo for asset management. The company also features a classifieds service for listings related to vehicles, real estate, and services, alongside MercadoLibre Advertising for brand promotion. Further, it offers MercadoShops, a software-as-a-service solution that helps users create and manage their online stores. With over 218 million active users and 1 million sellers, MercadoLibre operates in 18 countries, positioning itself as a comprehensive e-commerce and fintech ecosystem in the region.

Twiga Foods

Venture Round in 2019
Twiga Foods Ltd. is a mobile-based supply platform that caters to retail outlets, kiosks, and market stalls across Africa. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, the company facilitates a cashless, business-to-business supply chain that connects small and medium-sized vendors with essential agricultural products. Twiga Foods enables vendors to order a variety of supplies, including bananas, pineapples, and tomatoes, through its innovative platform, streamlining the distribution process in urban markets. This approach not only enhances efficiency but also supports local businesses by improving access to quality produce.

NestAway

Series D in 2019
NestAway is a Bangalore-based home rental network founded in January 2015, focused on improving rental experiences through design and technology. The company operates an online marketplace that allows users to search for fully furnished rooms, houses, flats, and apartments across various Indian cities. Through its application, NestAway facilitates the entire rental process, enabling customers to find, book, and move into their desired homes seamlessly. The platform also offers additional services, including assistance with maintenance issues, rental payments, and the move-out process, all accessible within the app. This comprehensive approach aims to simplify the rental journey for tenants.

Kobo360

Series A in 2019
Kobo360 is a digital logistics platform that connects cargo owners, truck operators, and drivers to streamline the supply chain process. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, the platform utilizes data analytics and artificial intelligence to enhance efficiency in logistics operations, particularly in last-mile delivery. Kobo360 aims to reduce communication gaps and optimize pick-ups and deliveries, ensuring goods are moved seamlessly across the continent. The company also supports rural farmers by minimizing farm wastages, thereby enabling them to access new markets and increase their earnings. In addition to its logistics services, Kobo360 plans to establish a marketplace to link farmers directly with buyers globally, which will help eliminate intermediaries and improve profitability for smallholder farmers. Ultimately, Kobo360 seeks to build a comprehensive logistics ecosystem that enhances trade and commerce in Africa and emerging markets.

ZigBang

Venture Round in 2019
ZigBang Co., Ltd. is a property listing platform and application based in Seoul, South Korea, which connects real estate agents with renters. Founded in 2010, the company operates a real estate marketplace that facilitates apartment hunting through its mobile and web platforms. Users can search for rental properties based on various criteria, including the number of rooms, occupants, and price. ZigBang has reported a user base of approximately 6 million, providing a comprehensive tool for individuals seeking rental accommodations while aiming to optimize their search and potentially reduce housing costs.

Wine.com

Debt Financing in 2018
Wine.com, Inc., established in 1998 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, is a leading online retailer specializing in wines and related products. It offers an extensive selection of wines from various regions and grape varieties, including red, white, rosé, sparkling, and vintage wines, sourced from prominent wine-producing countries worldwide. The company also provides a range of gourmet food and sweets gift baskets, curated wine sets, glassware, and accessories, catering to diverse occasions and corporate gifting needs. Wine.com operates a membership-based wine club and offers a convenient shopping experience with features such as live chat wine experts, date-certain delivery, and shipping to over 11,000 pick-up locations. Its mobile app allows users to scan, rate, and purchase wines on the go. The company aims to inspire the wine lifestyle through innovation, offering customers unparalleled selection, guidance, and convenience not typically found in traditional brick-and-mortar stores.

Wine.com

Series E in 2018
Wine.com, Inc., established in 1998 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, is a leading online retailer specializing in wines and related products. It offers an extensive selection of wines from various regions and grape varieties, including red, white, rosé, sparkling, and vintage wines, sourced from prominent wine-producing countries worldwide. The company also provides a range of gourmet food and sweets gift baskets, curated wine sets, glassware, and accessories, catering to diverse occasions and corporate gifting needs. Wine.com operates a membership-based wine club and offers a convenient shopping experience with features such as live chat wine experts, date-certain delivery, and shipping to over 11,000 pick-up locations. Its mobile app allows users to scan, rate, and purchase wines on the go. The company aims to inspire the wine lifestyle through innovation, offering customers unparalleled selection, guidance, and convenience not typically found in traditional brick-and-mortar stores.

Shift

Series D in 2018
Shift is an online marketplace specializing in the buying and selling of used cars. The company acts as a personal concierge service, handling tasks such as detailing cars, listing them on multiple platforms, arranging test drives, and finding interested buyers. Shift charges customers a service fee for registration, car preparation services, and sales tax. Before purchase, customers receive a comprehensive 150-point concierge report that includes vehicle specifications, high-resolution photos, vehicle history, and inspection results.

CargoX

Venture Round in 2018
CargoX is a technology-driven freight marketplace based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, established in 2013. The platform connects shipping companies with a network of over 1.4 million trucks, effectively addressing the issue of excess capacity in the transportation sector. By providing real-time information on available truck capacity, CargoX enhances freight visibility and helps shippers identify optimal solutions for transporting a wide range of products throughout Brazil. This approach not only reduces shipping costs for clients but also increases earnings for truck drivers while minimizing CO2 emissions associated with empty trucks on the road.

Suning.com

Series A in 2018
Suning.com is a prominent Chinese online shopping platform that offers a wide range of products, including clothing, snacks, electronics, and appliances. The company emphasizes a comprehensive retail experience by integrating smart retail solutions with full category operations and omni-channel services, enabling customers to shop seamlessly through physical stores, mobile devices, PCs, and TVs. Additionally, Suning.com leverages logistics and global expansion strategies to enhance its service offerings. Founded in 1990, Suning Holdings Group, which includes Suning.com, has established itself as a leading commercial enterprise in China, recognized for its significant annual revenue and diverse business interests across various sectors, including logistics, financial services, and media. Suning's commitment to improving the quality of life through technological advancements and innovative retail solutions underscores its influence in the retail landscape.

Slickdeals

Acquisition in 2018
Slickdeals, LLC operates a community-driven online platform that allows users to share, rate, and review deals and coupons. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, with an additional location in Hollywood, California, Slickdeals provides a forum where consumers can collaborate to find the best shopping opportunities. The platform emphasizes user engagement by enabling discussions and insights on a wide range of products and retailers without allowing paid placements for front-page deal listings. It has established partnerships with various companies, including US Appliance, Acoustic Sound Design, Bowflex, Dell, and DiscountMags.com, further enhancing the variety of deals available to its community.

RenRenChe

Series E in 2018
RenRenChe, founded in April 2014, operates as a consumer-to-consumer (C2C) auto transaction service platform specializing in both used and new car sales. The company offers a range of services, including free door-to-door car valuation, sales, and replacement. To ensure quality, RenRenChe has established rigorous testing standards and employs a team of professional appraisers, collaborating with the China Automobile Dealers Association to set national benchmarks for second-hand car testing. The platform provides significant after-sales guarantees, including a 14-day return policy and a one-year warranty on core components, thereby enhancing buyer confidence. RenRenChe has attracted considerable investment, securing significant funding from notable investors, which has facilitated its growth and technological development within the industry.

NestAway

Series D in 2018
NestAway is a Bangalore-based home rental network founded in January 2015, focused on improving rental experiences through design and technology. The company operates an online marketplace that allows users to search for fully furnished rooms, houses, flats, and apartments across various Indian cities. Through its application, NestAway facilitates the entire rental process, enabling customers to find, book, and move into their desired homes seamlessly. The platform also offers additional services, including assistance with maintenance issues, rental payments, and the move-out process, all accessible within the app. This comprehensive approach aims to simplify the rental journey for tenants.

CurveGlobal

Venture Round in 2018
CurveGlobal Markets is the brand name of the London Stock Exchange derivatives market.

CargoX

Series C in 2017
CargoX is a technology-driven freight marketplace based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, established in 2013. The platform connects shipping companies with a network of over 1.4 million trucks, effectively addressing the issue of excess capacity in the transportation sector. By providing real-time information on available truck capacity, CargoX enhances freight visibility and helps shippers identify optimal solutions for transporting a wide range of products throughout Brazil. This approach not only reduces shipping costs for clients but also increases earnings for truck drivers while minimizing CO2 emissions associated with empty trucks on the road.

Rinnov Partners

Venture Round in 2017
Rinnov Partners Co., Ltd., operating under the name Ggulcar, is a South Korean company established in 2016 that specializes in an online platform for used-car trading. The company functions as a managed brokerage platform, facilitating direct trading of used vehicles, including cars and bikes. Rinnov Partners aims to enhance the buying and selling experience by providing access to vehicle inspection services, thus adding value to both individual users and dealers. Through its innovative approach, the company seeks to streamline the used-car marketplace, making it more accessible and efficient for all participants.

Rubicon

Series E in 2017
Rubicon is a digital marketplace for waste and recycling. They provide innovative software-based products for businesses and governments. They focus on developing software solutions that bring new transparency to the waste and recycling industry, encouraging customers to make data-driven decisions that lead to more efficient and effective operations as well as more sustainable outcomes.

Shift

Series C in 2017
Shift is an online marketplace specializing in the buying and selling of used cars. The company acts as a personal concierge service, handling tasks such as detailing cars, listing them on multiple platforms, arranging test drives, and finding interested buyers. Shift charges customers a service fee for registration, car preparation services, and sales tax. Before purchase, customers receive a comprehensive 150-point concierge report that includes vehicle specifications, high-resolution photos, vehicle history, and inspection results.

Cadre

Series C in 2017
Cadre is an online marketplace established in 2014 that connects accredited investors with opportunities in commercial real estate. Founded by Ryan Williams, Josh Kushner, and Jared Kushner, the platform leverages proprietary technology and data analytics to streamline the investment process, allowing users to analyze assets quickly, identify market trends, and make informed decisions. Cadre introduces liquidity to the real estate market by enabling investors to sell their interests on a secondary marketplace, thus enhancing transparency and efficiency. The company manages various investment funds, including the Cadre Direct Access Fund, which focuses on value-added opportunities in multi-family, industrial, hospitality, and office asset classes within the United States. By utilizing data science, Cadre aims to provide an economical approach to real estate investment, helping investors diversify portfolios and mitigate risks while targeting long-term returns.

AUTO1 Group

Series E in 2017
AUTO1 Group, established in 2012 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, operates a technology-driven used car marketplace. It connects buyers and sellers, including consumers and dealers, across Europe and North America. AUTO1 Group sources used cars from various channels such as original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), dealerships, and its own business units, then sells them through its global dealership network. The company's platform offers a simple, transparent, and convenient way to buy and sell used cars, with a focus on providing access to a wide range of certified vehicles.

Allegro

Debt Financing in 2017
Allegro is a company based in Poznan, Poland, that specializes in providing a safe shopping platform accessible via computers, tablets, and smartphones. It operates online auction portals, offering users a variety of products and services. In addition to its core e-commerce activities, Allegro also focuses on solutions related to marketing, strategy, graphic design, advertising, and mobile applications. As a subsidiary of MIH Internet Europe, Allegro has established itself as a prominent player in the online marketplace.

Pepperfry

Series E in 2016
Pepperfry is an online home and lifestyle shopping platform that specializes in a diverse range of products aimed at enhancing home environments. The company features a marketplace that offers a wide selection of furniture, home décor, kitchenware, dining essentials, and pet supplies, including items from its own brand. With a focus on affordability, Pepperfry provides customers with numerous options to personalize their living spaces. The platform supports cash-on-delivery payment methods and includes a free shipping facility, making it convenient for users to shop for home merchandise from around the world.

CargoX

Series B in 2016
CargoX is a technology-driven freight marketplace based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, established in 2013. The platform connects shipping companies with a network of over 1.4 million trucks, effectively addressing the issue of excess capacity in the transportation sector. By providing real-time information on available truck capacity, CargoX enhances freight visibility and helps shippers identify optimal solutions for transporting a wide range of products throughout Brazil. This approach not only reduces shipping costs for clients but also increases earnings for truck drivers while minimizing CO2 emissions associated with empty trucks on the road.

Jumia Group

Series C in 2016
Jumia Group operates a pan-African e-commerce platform, connecting consumers and businesses across the continent. It offers a wide range of products and services, from consumer goods to online travel, through its marketplace. Jumia also provides logistics services for package delivery and a payment service for transactions on its platform. The company generates revenue through sales of goods, commissions, fulfillment, value-added services, and marketing & advertising. Jumia's primary revenue source is the West Africa segment.

Cadre

Series B in 2016
Cadre is an online marketplace established in 2014 that connects accredited investors with opportunities in commercial real estate. Founded by Ryan Williams, Josh Kushner, and Jared Kushner, the platform leverages proprietary technology and data analytics to streamline the investment process, allowing users to analyze assets quickly, identify market trends, and make informed decisions. Cadre introduces liquidity to the real estate market by enabling investors to sell their interests on a secondary marketplace, thus enhancing transparency and efficiency. The company manages various investment funds, including the Cadre Direct Access Fund, which focuses on value-added opportunities in multi-family, industrial, hospitality, and office asset classes within the United States. By utilizing data science, Cadre aims to provide an economical approach to real estate investment, helping investors diversify portfolios and mitigate risks while targeting long-term returns.

ZigBang

Venture Round in 2015
ZigBang Co., Ltd. is a property listing platform and application based in Seoul, South Korea, which connects real estate agents with renters. Founded in 2010, the company operates a real estate marketplace that facilitates apartment hunting through its mobile and web platforms. Users can search for rental properties based on various criteria, including the number of rooms, occupants, and price. ZigBang has reported a user base of approximately 6 million, providing a comprehensive tool for individuals seeking rental accommodations while aiming to optimize their search and potentially reduce housing costs.

Rubicon

Series C in 2015
Rubicon is a digital marketplace for waste and recycling. They provide innovative software-based products for businesses and governments. They focus on developing software solutions that bring new transparency to the waste and recycling industry, encouraging customers to make data-driven decisions that lead to more efficient and effective operations as well as more sustainable outcomes.

Shift

Series B in 2015
Shift is an online marketplace specializing in the buying and selling of used cars. The company acts as a personal concierge service, handling tasks such as detailing cars, listing them on multiple platforms, arranging test drives, and finding interested buyers. Shift charges customers a service fee for registration, car preparation services, and sales tax. Before purchase, customers receive a comprehensive 150-point concierge report that includes vehicle specifications, high-resolution photos, vehicle history, and inspection results.

Pepperfry

Series D in 2015
Pepperfry is an online home and lifestyle shopping platform that specializes in a diverse range of products aimed at enhancing home environments. The company features a marketplace that offers a wide selection of furniture, home décor, kitchenware, dining essentials, and pet supplies, including items from its own brand. With a focus on affordability, Pepperfry provides customers with numerous options to personalize their living spaces. The platform supports cash-on-delivery payment methods and includes a free shipping facility, making it convenient for users to shop for home merchandise from around the world.

FoodAbhi

Seed Round in 2015
FoodAbhi is an online marketplace that connects various tiffin sellers to provide customers with a wide range of meal options. The platform focuses on delivering delicious, affordable, and hygienic home-like meals, catering to diverse dietary preferences such as vegetarian, non-vegetarian, Jain, and Gujarati cuisine. By aggregating these offerings, FoodAbhi aims to make it easy for customers to enjoy quality meals conveniently, ensuring that they have access to home-cooked flavors anytime and anywhere.

Windeln.de

Series E in 2015
Windeln.de, now known as Nakiki SE, is an online retailer specializing in products for babies, toddlers, children, and young mothers. The company operates in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Spain, and China, offering a diverse range of items, including diapers, baby food, clothing, toys, strollers, child car seats, and baby monitors. Additionally, its product lineup encompasses furniture for children, dietary supplements, and cosmetics, catering not only to younger age groups but also to parents and older children. Windeln.de operates through various segments, including regional online shops and shopping clubs, focusing on providing a comprehensive selection of essential products for families.

Woowa Bros

Series D in 2014
Woowa Brothers Corp. is a South Korean company founded in March 2011 and based in Seoul. It specializes in developing mobile applications, particularly focusing on on-demand food delivery services. The company's flagship application allows users to order and receive food deliveries within a specified timeframe, catering to their convenience. In addition to food delivery, Woowa Brothers also offers local marketing and web solutions, along with other applications like a sports events app. Through its innovative platform, the company aims to enhance the user experience in the food delivery sector and beyond.

Jumia Group

Series C in 2014
Jumia Group operates a pan-African e-commerce platform, connecting consumers and businesses across the continent. It offers a wide range of products and services, from consumer goods to online travel, through its marketplace. Jumia also provides logistics services for package delivery and a payment service for transactions on its platform. The company generates revenue through sales of goods, commissions, fulfillment, value-added services, and marketing & advertising. Jumia's primary revenue source is the West Africa segment.

Spiceworks

Series E in 2014
Spiceworks, Inc. is a marketplace that connects information technology professionals with tech vendors, facilitating the adoption and management of various technologies. Founded in 2006 and based in Austin, Texas, the company provides a suite of online tools designed for system administrators, network engineers, and technicians. These tools include networking resources for setup and troubleshooting, IT security features such as SSL checkers and port scanners, and a cloud cost monitor for platforms like AWS and Azure. Additionally, Spiceworks offers a cloud-based inventory solution that identifies IP-enabled devices within a network and provides marketing services for technology brands, including social media and content marketing. As of September 2019, Spiceworks operates as a subsidiary of Ziff Davis B2B Focus, Inc.

Paixie.net

Series A in 2012
Paixie.net is an online marketplace focused on casual and sports footwear in China, operating under Paixie (Fujian) Network Technology Co., Ltd. The platform boasts a vast inventory, with over 80,000 styles available for consumers, and has established partnerships with more than 500 renowned brands both domestically and internationally. Since its launch of an open platform in September 2013, Paixie.net has positioned itself as an early leader in the electronic business sector for footwear, contributing to the industry's transformation and upgrade within the domestic market. The website has attracted significant user engagement, with approximately 8.8 million registered members and over 3 million daily page views as of November 2013. Through its integration of footwear and clothing resources in Fujian, Paixie.net continues to enhance the online shopping experience for consumers.

ZoomSystems

Series E in 2009
ZoomSystems is a leader in the automated retail industry, established in 2002 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in developing and operating unattended point-of-sale solutions that help brands and retailers enhance their market reach and improve consumer experiences. ZoomSystems provides a comprehensive platform that includes integrated hardware, software, and managed services, facilitating the delivery of products directly from manufacturers to consumers. Its network, known as ZoomShop, features over 1,500 locations in various venues such as airports, malls, resorts, military bases, and retail stores across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Japan. The company partners with prominent brands including Best Buy, Nespresso, Proactiv, Amazon, Essie, Benefit Cosmetics, and Albertsons, focusing on providing advanced retail technologies that enhance convenience and customer satisfaction.

Dubai MercantileExchange

Private Equity Round in 2008
Dubai Mercantile Exchange (DME) is a leading international energy futures and commodities exchange located in the Middle East. It specializes in the trading of energy-focused commodities and is recognized as the provider of the world's third crude oil benchmark. DME aims to facilitate fair and transparent price discovery while offering efficient risk management solutions. The exchange operates under the regulation of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission and is acknowledged by the Dubai Financial Services Authority. This regulatory framework enables DME to meet the increasing market demand for accurate pricing of sour crude oil intended for East of Suez markets.

Leaf Group

Series D in 2008
Leaf Group Ltd. is a diversified consumer internet company based in Santa Monica, California, that operates through two main segments: Marketplaces and Media. The Marketplaces segment includes platforms such as Society6, which allows artists to sell their original art and designs on various consumer products, and Saatchi Art, an online gallery for artists to exhibit and sell their work. Additionally, it features Deny Designs, a made-to-order home décor brand. The Media segment encompasses brands like Well+Good, which focuses on health and wellness content, and Livestrong.com, a community-oriented site for health and fitness. Other media properties include Hunker, which provides home design advice, and Only In Your State, highlighting local attractions across the United States. Leaf Group's business model is designed to connect creators with their audiences while offering innovative advertising solutions to brands and publishers. Founded in 2006, the company was previously known as Demand Media until its name change in 2016.

ZoomSystems

Series D in 2006
ZoomSystems is a leader in the automated retail industry, established in 2002 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in developing and operating unattended point-of-sale solutions that help brands and retailers enhance their market reach and improve consumer experiences. ZoomSystems provides a comprehensive platform that includes integrated hardware, software, and managed services, facilitating the delivery of products directly from manufacturers to consumers. Its network, known as ZoomShop, features over 1,500 locations in various venues such as airports, malls, resorts, military bases, and retail stores across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Japan. The company partners with prominent brands including Best Buy, Nespresso, Proactiv, Amazon, Essie, Benefit Cosmetics, and Albertsons, focusing on providing advanced retail technologies that enhance convenience and customer satisfaction.

Leaf Group

Series B in 2006
Leaf Group Ltd. is a diversified consumer internet company based in Santa Monica, California, that operates through two main segments: Marketplaces and Media. The Marketplaces segment includes platforms such as Society6, which allows artists to sell their original art and designs on various consumer products, and Saatchi Art, an online gallery for artists to exhibit and sell their work. Additionally, it features Deny Designs, a made-to-order home décor brand. The Media segment encompasses brands like Well+Good, which focuses on health and wellness content, and Livestrong.com, a community-oriented site for health and fitness. Other media properties include Hunker, which provides home design advice, and Only In Your State, highlighting local attractions across the United States. Leaf Group's business model is designed to connect creators with their audiences while offering innovative advertising solutions to brands and publishers. Founded in 2006, the company was previously known as Demand Media until its name change in 2016.

ZoomSystems

Series C in 2006
ZoomSystems is a leader in the automated retail industry, established in 2002 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in developing and operating unattended point-of-sale solutions that help brands and retailers enhance their market reach and improve consumer experiences. ZoomSystems provides a comprehensive platform that includes integrated hardware, software, and managed services, facilitating the delivery of products directly from manufacturers to consumers. Its network, known as ZoomShop, features over 1,500 locations in various venues such as airports, malls, resorts, military bases, and retail stores across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Japan. The company partners with prominent brands including Best Buy, Nespresso, Proactiv, Amazon, Essie, Benefit Cosmetics, and Albertsons, focusing on providing advanced retail technologies that enhance convenience and customer satisfaction.

Best3C

Series A in 2000
Best3C, Inc. operates as an online marketplace that connects manufacturers, distributors, and logistics companies across Asia, Europe, and the United States. Established in 1999 and headquartered in Saratoga, California, with additional operations in Taipei, Taiwan, the company runs 3Cvillage.com, a business-to-business platform focused on computers, communications, and consumer electronics, as well as 3Cjobs.com, a recruitment site for hi-tech professionals. Best3C facilitates seamless sourcing experiences by consolidating available 3C inventory, including finished goods and components, which allows clients to efficiently purchase industrial products. The company also provides technology and support services to enhance the online purchasing experience.

Petroleum Place

Series B in 2000
Petroleum Place, Inc. is one of the leading portals and marketplaces for the upstream petroleum industry. The Petroleum Place Web site (www.petroleumplace.com), which launched in 1995, seeks to bring price and process efficiencies to each stage of the oil and gas property transaction lifecycle –streamlining the discovery, evaluation, acquisition, divestiture, and processing of petroleum properties.

MercadoLibre

Series B in 2000
MercadoLibre, Inc. is the leading online commerce platform in Latin America, offering a suite of services designed to facilitate buying and selling across various categories. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the company operates the MercadoLibre Marketplace, which allows businesses and individuals to list and sell products through a fixed-price or auction format. It also provides MercadoPago, an integrated payment solution that enables users to send and receive payments both on its marketplace and externally. Additional offerings include MercadoEnvios for logistics services, MercadoCredito for lending solutions, and MercadoFondo for asset management. The company also features a classifieds service for listings related to vehicles, real estate, and services, alongside MercadoLibre Advertising for brand promotion. Further, it offers MercadoShops, a software-as-a-service solution that helps users create and manage their online stores. With over 218 million active users and 1 million sellers, MercadoLibre operates in 18 countries, positioning itself as a comprehensive e-commerce and fintech ecosystem in the region.

LoanTrader

Series A in 2000
LoanTrader is an online marketplace that connects mortgage brokers with lenders.
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