Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs is a global investment banking, securities, and investment management firm headquartered in New York City. Established in 1869, it provides a wide range of financial services to corporations, financial institutions, governments, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm operates through several segments, including Investment Banking, which offers financial advisory services related to mergers and acquisitions, and underwriting services for public and private offerings. Its Institutional Client Services segment facilitates client transactions across various asset classes and provides services like securities lending. The Investing & Lending segment focuses on long-term loans and investments in debt and equity securities, while the Investment Management segment offers portfolio management and wealth advisory services. Additionally, Goldman Sachs engages in private equity investments across multiple sectors and geographies, reinforcing its position as a leading investor in both public and private markets.

Raanan A. Agus

MD, Co-Head of the GSIS Portfolio Management Team and Portfolio Manager

Julian Allen

Chief Operating Officer of Infrastructure Investment Group

Jeffrey A. Barclay

MD

Merrick M. Elfman

Pharmacy Operations

J. Brent Humphries

Director

Luisa Leyenaar

Managing Director

Robert Magnuson

MD, Head of High Yield Strategies & Portfolio Manager

David Solomon

President and Chief Operating Officer

Suwabe C.M.A., Ph.D., Takashi

MD & Portfolio Manager

Past deals in Growth Stage

Kate Farms

Series C in 2022
Kate Farms, Inc. specializes in producing vegan meal replacement shakes and plant-based tube feeding solutions. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Santa Barbara, California, with an additional office in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company has established itself as a leader in the market for plant-based enteral formulas. Its products are designed to be nutritionally advanced and well-tolerated by patients, being free of common allergens such as soy, dairy, and corn. Clinicians have reported that patients using Kate Farms products experience reduced gastrointestinal intolerance, improved weight and growth, and enhanced overall nutritional status. By combining science and natural ingredients, Kate Farms aims to significantly improve health outcomes for individuals with varying medical and dietary needs, providing a nourishing alternative that prioritizes both well-being and choice in nutritional care. The company's products are available through a network of retail stores across the United States and online.
New York Shipping Exchange enables the transformation of the container shipping industry through two innovations: a new standardized freight contract and a new way to trade freight digitally. The company is supporting the transformation of container shipping by solving inefficiencies associated with booking downfalls and shipment rollings. They determined to eliminate the distrust between shippers and carriers that has been created by the lack of accountability in ocean contracts. It was founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, United States.

Mayvenn

Series C in 2022
Mayvenn, Inc. is a company that empowers hairstylists by providing them with tools to sell hair extensions directly to their clients, eliminating the need for upfront inventory costs. Founded in 2012 and based in Oakland, California, Mayvenn has developed a platform that supports over 50,000 stylists and has attracted hundreds of thousands of customers. The company's mission focuses on transforming the salon retail experience and enhancing the purchasing process for hair extensions. Since its inception, Mayvenn has experienced significant growth, investing millions of dollars back into salons nationwide, thus fostering a movement within the beauty industry that prioritizes the needs of hairstylists and their clientele.

Conexa Saude

Series C in 2022
Conexa Saude is a digital platform that promotes the connection of patients and healthcare professionals through technology. With Conexa Saude's telemedicine platform it is possible to break distances, humanize medical care, and democratize health. Conexa Saude aims to help in preventive medicine and, using technology, lead solutions of Telemedicine all over the country, shortening distances, promoting medical networking and democratizing health care access.

MegaRobo

Series C in 2022
Megarobo Technology Co., Ltd. engages in collaborative robotics research and development. The company provides automation solutions for life science, intelligent retail, and lightweight manufacturing. It offers robot, motion control, and software services. The company also provides facility on lease with technical support service to use robots. Megarobo Technology Co., Ltd. was founded in 2016 and is based in Beijing, China with additional offices in Suzhou, Shenzhen, and Munich, China.

H1

Series C in 2022
H1 is the developer of a healthcare data analytics platform intended to help companies make smarter scientific decisions. The company specializes in providing real-time data to support the end-to-end therapeutic development process from fundraising to product development to product launch, thereby providing the healthcare industry, organizations, and professionals with on-demand, live insights from across the data universe to accelerate the discovery and development of therapies to fight diseases.

CareAcademy

Series B in 2022
CareAcademy operates an online training platform tailored for senior home care agencies and caregivers. Founded in 2013 by Helen Adeosun, the company provides evidence-based classes that help direct care workers enhance their skills and improve the quality of care they deliver to older adults. The platform offers a variety of courses covering essential topics such as infection control, nutrition, dementia care, and fall prevention, enabling caregivers to meet licensure requirements across all 50 states. CareAcademy has certified over 40,000 caregivers nationwide, emphasizing the importance of high-touch coaching and exceptional customer service. The training programs not only equip caregivers with the necessary knowledge and skills but also offer peace of mind to employers, ensuring that their teams are well-prepared to support seniors in living independently and safely at home.

RippleMatch

Series B in 2022
RippleMatch Inc. is an online recruiting service that connects entry-level candidates with companies seeking to hire them. Founded in 2015 and based in New York, the company addresses the challenges that students face when starting their careers, often relying on limited career services and personal networks. RippleMatch has developed innovative software that automates early career recruiting and career coaching, streamlining the recruiting process for employers while enhancing the candidate experience. By removing geographic barriers, the platform helps candidates find suitable job opportunities and enables companies to identify their ideal hires. Since its inception, RippleMatch has gained traction on college campuses, secured approximately $5 million in venture funding, and partnered with notable companies across the country, all while striving to transform the job search experience for early career professionals.

Caribou

Series C in 2022
MotoRefi, Inc. operates an automotive refinance platform designed to help customers save on their car loans. By partnering with various local and community lenders, the company offers competitive loan rates and aims to reduce monthly payments, with customers typically saving an average of $100 each month. MotoRefi's secure digital platform allows users to assess potential savings and complete the refinancing process easily from home. The company handles all aspects of the transaction, including paying off the previous lender and retitling the vehicle, eliminating the need for customers to visit the DMV. Founded in 2016, MotoRefi is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

MOMA Therapeutics

Series B in 2022
MoMa Therapeutics, Inc. discovers precision medicines by targeting the molecular machines that underlie human disease. MoMa Therapeutics, Inc. was formerly known as ATPases NewCo, Inc. and changed its name to MoMa Therapeutics, Inc. in March 2020. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

ShadowBot

Series C in 2022
ShadowBot develops a software robot that performs repetitive online tasks. The software robot simulates various operations of humans and performs operations such as mouse clicks, keyboard input, and reading information on any applications, enabling enterprises to improve efficiency and productivity.

Rapyuta Robotics

Series C in 2022
Rapyuta Robotics Co., Ltd. is a technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, with a subsidiary in Zurich, Switzerland, specializing in cloud-connected multi-robotic systems for the security and inspection markets. Founded in 2014 as a spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zürich), the company employs around 90 people globally, with additional offices in India. Rapyuta Robotics has developed a platform that simplifies the deployment of robotic solutions by integrating hardware, software, sensor data, and applications in the cloud. This allows businesses to manage various robots and sensors centrally, reducing the need for in-house robotics expertise. By leveraging advanced control research and artificial intelligence technology, Rapyuta Robotics facilitates the creation of an open and coordinated robotics ecosystem, enabling companies to concentrate on their core business processes rather than on the complexities of robotics management.
Fortress Information Security LLC, based in Orlando, Florida, specializes in third-party risk management, cloud and mobile risk management, threat monitoring, incident response, and operational intelligence services. Founded in 2015, the company serves a diverse range of industries, including power utilities, transportation, finance, and healthcare. Fortress employs a comprehensive approach that combines technology, analytics, and services to address emerging cyber threats. Its distinctive Fortress Platform serves as a centralized resource for identifying and managing risks across clients' digital ecosystems, integrating IT, operational technology, and supply chain vulnerabilities. By utilizing risk assessments, continuous monitoring, and expert analysis, Fortress provides clients with actionable insights to enhance security and ensure regulatory compliance, streamlining the process of safeguarding their connected assets.

Coin Metrics

Series C in 2022
Coin Metrics Inc. is an online publisher specializing in blockchain and cryptocurrency data, offering a range of market and network analytics to various industries. Founded in 2017 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company provides several key products, including the CM Network Data Pro, which delivers historical crypto network data in a detailed format for institutional clients. Additionally, Coin Metrics offers the CM Market Data Feed, a standardized solution for trade, candle, and order book data from multiple exchanges, and CM Reference Rates, which provides fixed pricing for various assets quoted in U.S. dollars. By focusing on transparent and actionable data, Coin Metrics enables stakeholders to better understand and utilize public crypto networks.

Data.world

Series C in 2022
Data.world, Inc. operates an open data platform designed to facilitate the discovery, understanding, and sharing of data across various sectors, including finance, education, environment, and politics. Founded in 2015 and based in Austin, Texas, the platform enables users to access and utilize a wide array of data by minimizing data wrangling and simplifying data transformation processes. It fosters collaboration through a large community, allowing users to engage in projects that range from data journalism to social bot detection. Data.world emphasizes the importance of ethical data practices and has co-created the Manifesto for Data Practices, which promotes effective teamwork in data-related endeavors. As a Public Benefit Corporation, Data.world is committed to balancing its mission of enhancing data accessibility and collaboration with the pursuit of shareholder value.

CertiK

Series B in 2022
CertiK Global Ltd. is a company specializing in blockchain security, focusing on the formal verification of smart contracts and blockchain ecosystems. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Beijing, Seoul, and Seattle, CertiK provides a range of services including security audits, penetration testing, and custom formal verification. The company has developed advanced techniques to mathematically prove the correctness and security of blockchain applications, distinguishing its approach from traditional security audits. By employing artificial intelligence and leveraging both on-chain and off-chain data, CertiK offers developers real-time insights into the security of decentralized finance and other critical applications. With a commitment to securing over $6 billion in assets, CertiK has established itself as a leader in the blockchain security industry, serving many of the world's top projects.

Contabilizei

Series C in 2022
Contabilizei offers an online accounting service for small and micro enterprises. The company positively impacted the lives of thousands of micro and small businesses by implementing cost-effective, intelligent online accounting. Fábio Bacarin and Vitor Torres founded it in January 2014, with its headquarters in Curitiba in Brazil.

Capital Markets Gateway

Series B in 2022
Capital Markets Gateway (CMG) is a financial technology firm that is modernizing the equity capital markets (ECM). CMG connects investors and underwriters via a neutral platform that delivers integrated ECM data and analytics, unrivaled transparency, and workflow efficiencies. Providing a digital system of record for firm-wide deal activity, CMG helps clients make more timely, better-informed decisions. Launched in 2017 by a team of ECM practitioners, the CMG platform is currently relied upon by nearly 100 buy side firms representing $12 trillion in AUM and 15 investment banks.

Wonderschool

Series B in 2022
Started in 2016 by a group of educators and technologists in California, Wonderschool offers a platform where people can start infant and toddler programs and preschools out of their homes. Wonderschool supports experienced educators and childcare providers to start their own childcares or preschools out of their homes, whether they live in apartments, condos, or homes that they rent or own. Wonderschool provides assistance with licensing, program setup, marketing and everything in between. The company’s software platform allows teachers to manage their students, parents, and their program from one dashboard. Along with this, Wonderschool has built a marketplace for parents to search Wonderschool programs, schedule visits, enroll their children, and make payments. It’s been proven time and time again that children should start developing cognitive, motor, behavioral, and social skills from as early as 6 months and Wonderschool is committed to increasing families’ access to high quality care and learning environments for children.

Zhenge Biotech

Series C in 2022
Shanghai ZhenGe Biotechnology Co.,Ltd. researches and develops drugs. It also engages in mammalian cell line development, upstream development, downstream development, and formulation development for various protein therapeutics. In addition, the company provides contract development and manufacturing services; and offers IND and BLA filing services. Further, it provides platform for research and development of antibodies, transient infection, process development, N-Glycosylation, and CAR-T. Shanghai ZhenGe Biotechnology Co.,Ltd. was founded in 2017 and is based in Shanghai, China.

Kobo360

Series B in 2021
Kobo360 is a tech-enabled digital logistics platform that aggregates end-to-end haulage operations to help cargo owners, truck owners, and drivers, and cargo recipients to achieve an efficient supply chain framework. Through an all-in-one robust logistics ecosystem, Kobo uses big data and technology to reduce logistics frictions, empowering rural farmers to earn more by reducing farm wastages and helping manufacturers of all sizes to find new markets. Kobo enables unprecedented efficiency and cost reduction in the supply chain, providing 360-visibility while delivering products of all sizes safely, on time and in full. The Kobo mission is to build the Global Logistics Operating System that will power trade and commerce across Africa and Emerging Markets. The company is also preparing to enter the agro-trading space by creating a marketplace that links farmers with buyers all over the world. The marketplace will effectively eliminate the high cost of middlemen for smallholder farmers and significantly improve profits. Ife Oyedele ll and Obi Ozor founded it in 2017 and is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria.

PeopleFund

Series C in 2021
PeopleFund is Korea’s leading tech-based financial platform that is opening doors to financial freedom through affordable loans and attractive alternative investment products. It is the fastest growing marketplace lender in Korea and uniquely positioned as the first and only Korean marketplace lending platform to fully integrate with a top-tier commercial bank to process personal and business loans that are government approved. PeopleFund is also the first fintech platform to offer investment products directly on KakaoTalk, Korea’s most popular messaging app, which has allowed the company to grow and scale up its business. PeopleFund was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Seoul, Korea.

Peek

Series C in 2021
Peek is a travel activities marketplace based in San Francisco, California, that simplifies the process of discovering and booking tours and activities throughout the United States. Founded in 2011, the company provides a technology platform that connects travelers with a variety of experiences, facilitating easy online bookings. Peek's offerings include a comprehensive selection of tours and lessons, curated by handpicked vendors and experts to cater to diverse travel preferences. Through its website and mobile app, Peek generates new customers and enhances the visibility of local operators, empowering them to manage and grow their businesses effectively.

Up&Up

Series B in 2021
Up&Up is a New York-based platform that facilitates fractional homeownership, providing individuals with a more accessible and flexible approach to renting and owning property. Established in 2017, it allows users to invest in real estate and become part-owners of their chosen homes, thereby helping them build equity over time. This innovative model not only offers a rewarding alternative to traditional rentals but also enables residents to prepare for future homeownership or cash out when desired. Through its services, Up&Up aims to enrich the housing experience and provide users with greater financial opportunities in the real estate market.

H1

Series C in 2021
H1 is the developer of a healthcare data analytics platform intended to help companies make smarter scientific decisions. The company specializes in providing real-time data to support the end-to-end therapeutic development process from fundraising to product development to product launch, thereby providing the healthcare industry, organizations, and professionals with on-demand, live insights from across the data universe to accelerate the discovery and development of therapies to fight diseases.

Cyclone Robotics

Series C in 2021
Cyclone Robotics, officially known as Hongsheng Information Technology Co., Ltd., specializes in the development and sale of artificial intelligence software products that function as digital employees. The company's primary focus is on enhancing operational efficiency for enterprises across various industries, including finance, insurance, retail, and technology. By providing integrated industry solutions based on its proprietary digital employee technology, Cyclone Robotics helps organizations significantly reduce personnel and system construction costs while improving business operation quality. The company's offerings have been successfully implemented in several prominent sectors, including a large state-owned bank and leading firms in home appliances and car retail. Cyclone Robotics has garnered positive feedback from clients for its innovative solutions that streamline processes and enable employees to concentrate on higher-value tasks.

Aware

Series C in 2021
Aware is a cloud intelligence platform that adopts the latest advancements in cognitive computing, artificial intelligence, and behavioral analytics to amplify enterprise value by monitoring the social graph. They harness the power of their platform’s insights into human behavior and interactivity to create great value for the enterprise. They have only built a fraction of what they imagined and now they are looking for incredibly talented people to help us achieve their aspirational vision.

AlphaSense

Series C in 2021
AlphaSense, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in developing an AI-powered search engine for market intelligence. Founded in 2007, AlphaSense provides a platform that enables research professionals to efficiently search, navigate, and analyze various data sources, including filings, research, news, and other disclosures. This technology utilizes artificial intelligence and natural language processing to identify relevant insights from diverse and fragmented data sets, helping users gain critical business insights quickly. The company serves over 1,000 enterprise clients across multiple industries and geographies. With a workforce exceeding 240 employees, a significant portion of whom are dedicated to product development, AlphaSense also has offices in London, Helsinki, Pune, and other locations in the United States.

NTWRK

Series B in 2021
NTWRK is the definitive Video Commerce platform developed specifically for Gen Z and Millennials. NTWRK's innovative model of daily exclusive product drops, live videos, celebrity talent, native purchases and social distribution creates a high energy and wide-reaching experience for brands and users. NTWRK was launched in October 2018. Since launch, the platform has experienced meteoric growth and has received investments from some of the most successful entrepreneurs, brands and influential entertainers in the world including Live Nation, Foot Locker and Main Street Advisors, whose investors include Jimmy Iovine and LeBron James.

Blockdaemon

Series B in 2021
Blockdaemon is a blockchain deployment facilitator that manages nodes and payment rails for blockchain networks. Their solution is fully portable, it allows its user to switch networks and chains with the click of a button, so they don't have to worry about picking the perfect network configuration from day one. They support the blockchain developer ecosystem with best-of-breed dev-ops advise. Blockdaemon was incorporated in 2017 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York.

Form3

Series C in 2021
Form3 delivers cloud-based connectivity, payment processing, clearing and settlement services. It is a fully managed payment technology service combining a powerful AWS cloud processing platform, multiple-scheme payment gateways and a fully managed 24x7 service model. Form3's powerful micro-services architecture and API's provide a single point of simple access to the full universe of payment schemes. Its clients include a wide range of regulated financial institutions, including leading banks, non-bank financial institutions, and fintech companies (payment institutions, e-money providers, and pre-paid card providers). Form3 was founded in 2016 and is based in London, England.

Pulse Medical Technology

Series C in 2021
Pulse Medical Technology develops innovative technology for the diagnosis and optimal treatment of pan-vascular diseases.

Redwood Materials

Series C in 2021
Redwood Materials, Inc. is a recycling and materials processing company based in Carson City, Nevada, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing sustainable methods for recycling various metals and materials, particularly from batteries and electronics, to support circular supply chains. Its focus includes lithium, nickel, copper, gold, silver, cobalt, and other critical elements used in electric vehicles, renewable energy storage, and consumer electronics. By providing environmentally sound recycling solutions, Redwood Materials aims to address the increasing demand for battery end-of-life management as the number of electric vehicles rises globally. The company's innovative technology not only recycles waste but also generates essential raw materials, enabling manufacturers to create sustainable products and significantly contributing to the transition towards a circular economy.

Zilch

Series B in 2021
Zilch Technology Limited is a London-based company that specializes in a buy now, pay later platform. Founded in 2018, Zilch offers a six-week payment process that allows consumers to make purchases without incurring interest charges. The platform is designed to facilitate automated payments and includes options for refunds. Zilch aims to engage dormant customer bases and transform potential buyers into actual purchasers, enhancing the overall shopping experience.

Thrive

Series C in 2021
Thrive Global provides behavior change programs aimed at improving well-being and productivity for both individuals and organizations. Founded by Arianna Huffington in 2016, the company is headquartered in New York and has an additional office in San Francisco. Thrive Global's mission is to combat stress and burnout through science-based solutions that enhance performance and promote healthier lifestyles. The company's approach includes corporate training and workshops that equip organizations with effective health and well-being strategies, a media platform that fosters discourse on well-being and performance, and an e-commerce section offering curated products for wellness. By integrating these components, Thrive Global empowers users to implement sustainable changes in their lives, facilitating a cultural shift toward more fulfilling and balanced living.

Bowery Valuation

Series B in 2021
Bowery Valuation, founded in 2015 and based in New York City, specializes in developing cloud-based appraisal software and a mobile application designed for real estate appraisers. The company's flagship product allows appraisers to produce full appraisal reports more than twice as fast as leading competitors. With a robust backend database and a natural language generator, Bowery's platform enhances efficiency, quality, and consistency across appraisal firms, enabling them to generate reports more quickly and at a reduced cost. The company serves a diverse clientele that includes national and regional banks, mortgage originators, and private lenders.

Lendbuzz

Series C in 2021
Lendbuzz Funding, LLC offers car loans to expats and international students. The company does not require Social Security Number (SSN) and provides loans to all visa holders from all nationalities. Its customers include students, international professionals, and other young professionals that have an international credit file. The company provides access and manages its loans through an online platform and data-intensive scoring technology. Lendbuzz Funding, LLC was founded in 2015 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

Immersive Labs

Series C in 2021
Immersive Labs Limited is a company based in Bristol, United Kingdom, that specializes in designing and developing a cloud-based platform aimed at enhancing technical cyber skills within organizations. The platform offers users access to profiles, skill dashboards, and gamified leaderboards to help identify skill gaps and potential security vulnerabilities. With a library of over 500 labs that is continuously expanding, Immersive Labs creates content that encourages critical thinking and problem-solving in various areas of cybersecurity, including ethical hacking, threat hunting, and reverse-engineering malware. The platform is easily accessible via web browsers, allowing users to engage with challenges from any device, anywhere. In addition to its core offerings, Immersive Labs provides training on cyber awareness, compliance, security engineering, and various analysis techniques, supporting enterprises, government, defense, and law enforcement agencies in building their cybersecurity capabilities. Immersive Labs was incorporated in 2016.

Puyi Biotechnology

Series B in 2021
Puyi Biotechnology engages in the high-value medical device market, specializing in material science and drug delivery technology, the company has built a unique presence in ENT (Ear, Nose, Throat), reproductive health and medical aesthetics.

Caribou

Series B in 2021
MotoRefi, Inc. operates an automotive refinance platform designed to help customers save on their car loans. By partnering with various local and community lenders, the company offers competitive loan rates and aims to reduce monthly payments, with customers typically saving an average of $100 each month. MotoRefi's secure digital platform allows users to assess potential savings and complete the refinancing process easily from home. The company handles all aspects of the transaction, including paying off the previous lender and retitling the vehicle, eliminating the need for customers to visit the DMV. Founded in 2016, MotoRefi is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

ComplyAdvantage

Series C in 2021
ComplyAdvantage provides AI-driven financial crime risk data and detection technology designed to combat money laundering, terrorist financing, corruption, and other financial crimes. The company offers a global, real-time database that enables over 500 enterprises across 75 countries to assess the risk associated with their business relationships. By analyzing millions of structured and unstructured data points, ComplyAdvantage identifies tens of thousands of risk events daily, helping organizations mitigate potential threats and enhance their compliance measures.

Coin Metrics

Series B in 2021
Coin Metrics Inc. is an online publisher specializing in blockchain and cryptocurrency data, offering a range of market and network analytics to various industries. Founded in 2017 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company provides several key products, including the CM Network Data Pro, which delivers historical crypto network data in a detailed format for institutional clients. Additionally, Coin Metrics offers the CM Market Data Feed, a standardized solution for trade, candle, and order book data from multiple exchanges, and CM Reference Rates, which provides fixed pricing for various assets quoted in U.S. dollars. By focusing on transparent and actionable data, Coin Metrics enables stakeholders to better understand and utilize public crypto networks.

Jaguar Gene Therapy

Series B in 2021
Jaguar Gene Therapy is accelerating breakthroughs in gene therapy for patients suffering from severe genetic diseases.

Ramp

Series B in 2021
Ramp is a technology company based in New York that specializes in corporate credit cards and spending management solutions for businesses and startups. Founded in 2019, Ramp's corporate card offers tools for tracking expenses and gaining insights, alongside cashback rewards for purchases made at various retailers. The company aims to streamline corporate spending by providing higher card limits, automated expense management, and seamless integration with accounting systems. Ramp was founded by the team behind Paribus, known for facilitating automated savings on online purchases. Additionally, Ramp Holdings, an entity with a longer history, focuses on video management and delivery solutions, enabling organizations to optimize video content through advanced search, delivery, and monetization capabilities. Originally established in 1948 and based in Boston, this subsidiary of Raytheon BBN Technologies utilizes innovative technologies such as speech-to-text and natural language processing to enhance video experiences across numerous industries.

Cityblock Health

Series C in 2021
Cityblock Health is a healthcare provider focused on delivering primary care, behavioral health, and virtual care services to lower-income communities. Established in 2017 and based in Brooklyn, New York, Cityblock leverages technology to offer personalized, prevention-oriented care for urban residents with complex health needs. The company's platform facilitates access to preventive visits, mental health services, and social support programs. Additionally, Cityblock offers a communication tool called Commons, which enhances information sharing and task management among members and care teams. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Cityblock developed a model to identify individuals at high risk, highlighting its commitment to addressing urgent health challenges. By prioritizing upstream investments in health and social care, Cityblock aims to improve health outcomes while reducing overall costs.

Axoni

Series B in 2021
Axoni is a New York-based technology firm focused on capital markets, specializing in distributed ledger solutions. Founded in 2013 by experts in distributed ledger technology and cryptography, Axoni serves major financial institutions and capital markets service providers. The company's offerings include the deployment of distributed ledger technology, custom smart contract development, and advanced analytics tools. Their software integrates traditional financial technologies with blockchain capabilities, providing market information and in-depth trend analysis. This comprehensive approach enables investment funders, exchange operators, and professional traders to enhance their systems for managing legal records, lifecycle events, and cash flow calculations.

HQLAX

Series B in 2021
HQLAᵡ is a financial technology innovation firm that leverages R3’s distributed ledger technology, Corda, to provide liquidity management and collateral management solutions for institutional clients in the global securities financing markets. HQLAᵡ and Deutsche Börse Group formed a strategic partnership for the creation of a joint operating model that provides market participants with improved collateral mobility across a fragmented securities settlement eco-system.

Perfect

Series C in 2021
Perfect Corp. develops an online platform for beauty lovers using augmented reality (AR) and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. The company offers YouCam for Web makeup try on plugins for e-commerce businesses. It also provides YouCam for Enterprise, a suite of beauty solutions, including virtual makeup, live hair color, AR skin diagnostic, AI smart shade finder, AI facial recognition, AI product recommendation, beauty advisor, live AR for corporate training, live streaming for brands, in-store barcode try on, and virtual accessories for store, e-commerce, social channels, and mobile applications. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in New Taipei, Taiwan with additional office in San Jose, California.

Pico

Series C in 2020
Pico is a leading provider of technology services for the financial markets community. Pico provides a best-in-class portfolio of innovative, transparent, low-latency markets solutions coupled with an agile and expert service delivery model. Instant access to financial markets is provided via PicoNet™, a globally comprehensive network platform instrumented natively with Corvil analytics and telemetry. Clients choose Pico when they want the freedom to move fast and create an operational edge in the fast-paced world of financial markets.

Calm

Series C in 2020
Calm offers an application designed to help its users meditate and relax. The company is driven by a mission to make the world happier and healthier by developing a range of digital and physical products that enhance mental fitness and alleviate some of the most important mental health issues of the modern age including anxiety, depression, insomnia, and stress. Calm was named by Apple as the 2017 iPhone App of the Year and by Google Play as an Editors’ Choice in 2018. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Kate Farms

Series B in 2020
Kate Farms, Inc. specializes in producing vegan meal replacement shakes and plant-based tube feeding solutions. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Santa Barbara, California, with an additional office in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company has established itself as a leader in the market for plant-based enteral formulas. Its products are designed to be nutritionally advanced and well-tolerated by patients, being free of common allergens such as soy, dairy, and corn. Clinicians have reported that patients using Kate Farms products experience reduced gastrointestinal intolerance, improved weight and growth, and enhanced overall nutritional status. By combining science and natural ingredients, Kate Farms aims to significantly improve health outcomes for individuals with varying medical and dietary needs, providing a nourishing alternative that prioritizes both well-being and choice in nutritional care. The company's products are available through a network of retail stores across the United States and online.

Deepwatch

Series B in 2020
Deepwatch, Inc. is a managed security services provider that specializes in intelligence-driven cybersecurity solutions designed to address the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats. The company offers a comprehensive cloud SecOps platform that delivers various services, including Managed Detection and Response (MDR), Managed Endpoint Detection and Response (MEDR), and Vulnerability Management (VM). By leveraging highly tailored and automated approaches, Deepwatch aims to minimize, detect, and swiftly respond to cyber-attacks, thereby safeguarding the digital assets of organizations. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with additional offices in Denver, Colorado, and St. Petersburg, Florida, Deepwatch employs a team of cybersecurity experts committed to collaborating with clients to enhance their security posture and protect their employees and customers.

AccessFintech

Series B in 2020
Access Fintech is an innovative risk management service for banks and buyside firms. The service helps firms track the trade lifecycle and get a true sense of prioritized risk, across an increasing number of systems. Access FinTech brings together fintech providers and in-house technology, orchestrating the interaction of the distributed providers and creating a single visual display of the risk of financial transactions in a global sharable view.

Unqork

Series C in 2020
Unqork Inc. operates a no-code enterprise software platform that enables financial and insurance companies to digitize their client lifecycle. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, Unqork provides a visual application platform that allows large enterprises to create and manage complex custom software without the need for coding. The platform enhances the product sales process and improves customer experience, enabling organizations to develop applications more quickly, with higher quality, and at lower costs compared to traditional methods. Unqork serves various sectors, including insurance, financial services, real estate, government, education, and healthcare.

Veem

Venture Round in 2020
Veem Inc. is a payment service provider that simplifies the process for businesses to send and receive funds. The company's platform allows small and medium-sized enterprises to make payments in local currencies while tracking transactions in real time. By utilizing blockchain technology, Veem eliminates the need for intermediary banks, thereby reducing costs associated with international payments. The platform supports features such as generating invoices, uploading mass documents, and offering integration with various accounting systems. Founded in 2014 by Aldo Carrascoso and Marwan Forzley, Veem is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Kanata, Canada, and Shanghai, China. Originally named Align Commerce Corporation, the company rebranded to Veem Inc. in March 2017.

Cityblock Health

Series B in 2020
Cityblock Health is a healthcare provider focused on delivering primary care, behavioral health, and virtual care services to lower-income communities. Established in 2017 and based in Brooklyn, New York, Cityblock leverages technology to offer personalized, prevention-oriented care for urban residents with complex health needs. The company's platform facilitates access to preventive visits, mental health services, and social support programs. Additionally, Cityblock offers a communication tool called Commons, which enhances information sharing and task management among members and care teams. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Cityblock developed a model to identify individuals at high risk, highlighting its commitment to addressing urgent health challenges. By prioritizing upstream investments in health and social care, Cityblock aims to improve health outcomes while reducing overall costs.

Capital Markets Gateway

Series B in 2020
Capital Markets Gateway (CMG) is a financial technology firm that is modernizing the equity capital markets (ECM). CMG connects investors and underwriters via a neutral platform that delivers integrated ECM data and analytics, unrivaled transparency, and workflow efficiencies. Providing a digital system of record for firm-wide deal activity, CMG helps clients make more timely, better-informed decisions. Launched in 2017 by a team of ECM practitioners, the CMG platform is currently relied upon by nearly 100 buy side firms representing $12 trillion in AUM and 15 investment banks.
Shanghai Jushuitan Network Technology Co., Ltd. develops software as a service (SaaS) enterprise resource planning (ERP) application software solutions. The company's software provides Order management (OMS), warehouse management (WMS), supply chain management (SCM), distribution management (DRM) services for e-commerce platforms. The company also engages in the ownership of intellectual property rights. Shanghai Jushuitan Network Technology Co., Ltd. was established in 2014 and is based in Shanghai, China.

Spark Systems

Series B in 2020
Spark Systems is an exciting new Fin-Tech startup funded by industry veterans, we are the first high tech solution provider for institutional forex trading that is originated in Asia. We aim to build world class FX trading platform to serve a growing Asia financial hub. As early member of the firm you will be involved from the very beginning of building something truly special, and will be duly rewarded with a fast-track career.

Back Market

Venture Round in 2020
Back Market operates an online marketplace that connects consumers with companies specializing in the restoration of used electronic gadgets. The platform facilitates the sale of certified and guaranteed refurbished devices, enabling users to purchase quality products at lower prices. With a focus on promoting the use of refurbished goods, Back Market offers a one-stop shopping experience that includes warranties and customer support. Despite its significant growth, particularly in the U.S. market, the overall sales of used gadgets remain modest compared to those of new devices.

VAST Data

Series C in 2020
VAST Data, Inc. develops innovative data storage solutions, focusing on simplifying storage management for enterprises. The company offers a universal storage platform that utilizes Intel’s Optane SSDs as a cache for data stored on quad level cell (QLC) SSDs, enabling high performance and scalability. VAST Data's technology is designed to eliminate complex storage tiering and the reliance on traditional hard disk drives, making it possible to consolidate applications onto an all-flash storage system. This approach not only meets the performance demands of various sectors, including animation, deep learning, media and broadcast, and life sciences, but also redefines the economics of flash infrastructure, making it more affordable for organizations to store all their data on flash. Founded in 2016, VAST Data is headquartered in New York, with additional offices in San Jose, California.

Jumo

Venture Round in 2020
Jumo World Limited operates a mobile money marketplace that connects private individuals, small businesses, and mobile network operators to a range of financial products. Founded in 2010 and based in Cape Town, South Africa, the company leverages advanced data science and machine learning to offer innovative financial services, including savings, loans, and insurance, particularly for entrepreneurs in emerging markets across Africa and Asia. Jumo's platform facilitates access to these services through partnerships with mobile network operators, enabling users to build financial identities based on their mobile behavior. By creating a digital banking solution that is cost-effective and responsible, Jumo aims to empower users with unprecedented financial choices, ultimately fostering economic growth and prosperity.

Unqork

Series B in 2020
Unqork Inc. operates a no-code enterprise software platform that enables financial and insurance companies to digitize their client lifecycle. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, Unqork provides a visual application platform that allows large enterprises to create and manage complex custom software without the need for coding. The platform enhances the product sales process and improves customer experience, enabling organizations to develop applications more quickly, with higher quality, and at lower costs compared to traditional methods. Unqork serves various sectors, including insurance, financial services, real estate, government, education, and healthcare.

AvePoint

Series C in 2020
AvePoint, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing software solutions and services for Microsoft SharePoint and Office 365 users, focusing on data migration, management, and protection. Established in 2001 and headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey, AvePoint offers a variety of compliance solutions designed to mitigate risks related to privacy and information security. Its product suite includes the Compliance Guardian, a data loss prevention system, and a Risk Intelligence System for managing IT risk. Additionally, the company provides mobility and productivity software to enhance user efficiency, along with advisory services and technical support. AvePoint serves over 13,000 organizations across various sectors, including energy, finance, healthcare, and public services, and has a global presence with offices in multiple countries. The company's solutions aim to facilitate secure collaboration, streamline governance, and support digital transformation efforts.

Fabhotels

Series B in 2020
Fabhotels provides its clients with a budget hotel chain in India. It partners with smaller hotels for providing standardized services to budget travelers. Fabhotels was established in 2015 and is headquartered in Gurgaon, Haryana.

Zestmoney

Series B in 2019
ZestMoney is a consumer lending FinTech company based in India that offers digital equated monthly installments (EMIs) without requiring a credit card or a credit score. Founded in 2016 by Priya Sharma, Lizzie Chapman, and Ashish Anantharaman, the company aims to make EMI payments accessible to a broader audience. By leveraging mobile technology, digital banking, and artificial intelligence, ZestMoney has reached millions of consumers across India. The company is supported by prominent global investors in digital financial services, including PayU, Ribbit Capital, and Omidyar Networks.

Purplle

Series C in 2019
Purplle is an online store selling cosmetics, fragrances, skin, and hair care products. It gives an online space to beauty and wellness needs that showcases some of the beauty brands and products. Purplle aims to take shopping experience to a different level. Purplle was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

Secure Code Warrior

Series B in 2019
Secure Code Warrior develops an online secure by making security visible and providing skills/tools to write secure code from start. It helps companies scale secure coding excellence as coders and development team build. The company empowers Developers to write secure code, achieving rapid improvements in security compliance and consistency, as well as a better quality and speed of code writing. Secure Code Warrior has developed the first gamified competitive Developer Quality Assurance platform that helps individual software developers build their own secure coding skills while providing organizations and executives with the visibility and metrics to understand the secure code skill strengths and weaknesses of their development teams and individual developers. It includes support for nearly 30 programming languages and frameworks and delivers more than 3,500 training modules that cover more than 140 different software weaknesses; including the all-important OWASP Top 10. Secure Code Warrior was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Digital Asset

Series C in 2019
Digital Asset develops distributed ledger technology intended to build distributed, encrypted straight through processing tools. Its technology offer tools for digital ledgers to track and settle digital and mainstream financial assets in a cryptographically secure environment, enabling the financial services industry to improve their efficiency, security, compliance and settlement speed.

Ualá

Series C in 2019
Ualá is a fintech platform that offers a prepaid MasterCard card to help users keep track of spending, complete transfers, and more. Its native apps link with a Mastercard that allows users to conduct financial transactions such as online or offline purchases, free P2P and top-ups, as well as other payments, both in Argentina and abroad. The platform's technology and proprietary integrations allow for live transactionality, the first and only PFM solution in the market, and secure instant transfers, among others. Uala also allows users to track expenses through an analysis tool. Some selected users can also request a loan through the app. Ualá is available in Argentina for Android and iOS.

Automation Anywhere

Series B in 2019
Automation Anywhere, Inc. specializes in business process automation solutions, positioning itself as a leader in Robotic Process Automation (RPA). The company provides a comprehensive platform that integrates RPA, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and analytics, allowing organizations to automate complex, repetitive tasks through software bots. Its offerings include Automation Anywhere Enterprise for IT and business process automation, as well as various tools for testing and process documentation. The company supports a wide range of clients across industries, having deployed over 1.8 million bots for more than 4,000 customers globally. Automation Anywhere, founded in 2003 and headquartered in San Jose, California, operates in over 40 countries and collaborates with a network of approximately 2,000 partners to enhance operational efficiency and improve customer experiences.

Eigen Technologies

Series B in 2019
Eigen Technologies Limited specializes in developing software for data extraction and mining, utilizing machine learning algorithms to analyze and interpret text. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in London, with an additional office in New York, the company automates the extraction and classification of information from various types of documents, enabling clients in finance, law, and professional services to make informed decisions. By employing advanced natural language processing technology, Eigen recognizes patterns within text to provide accurate answers to specific queries and classify documents based on relevant attributes. This capability allows clients to meet regulatory requirements, assess risks, and make strategic decisions regarding asset portfolios. Eigen's solutions can be deployed on-premises or in cloud environments, integrating seamlessly into existing workflows and transforming unstructured qualitative data into actionable insights.

Diamanti

Series C in 2019
Diamanti is the technology leader in bare-metal container infrastructure. Purpose-built for modern cloud and open-source environments, Diamanti’s container platform gives infrastructure architects, IT operations, and application owners the speed, simplicity, efficiency, and control they need to run stateful containerized applications in production.

Immersive Labs

Series B in 2019
Immersive Labs Limited is a company based in Bristol, United Kingdom, that specializes in designing and developing a cloud-based platform aimed at enhancing technical cyber skills within organizations. The platform offers users access to profiles, skill dashboards, and gamified leaderboards to help identify skill gaps and potential security vulnerabilities. With a library of over 500 labs that is continuously expanding, Immersive Labs creates content that encourages critical thinking and problem-solving in various areas of cybersecurity, including ethical hacking, threat hunting, and reverse-engineering malware. The platform is easily accessible via web browsers, allowing users to engage with challenges from any device, anywhere. In addition to its core offerings, Immersive Labs provides training on cyber awareness, compliance, security engineering, and various analysis techniques, supporting enterprises, government, defense, and law enforcement agencies in building their cybersecurity capabilities. Immersive Labs was incorporated in 2016.

Twiga Foods

Venture Round in 2019
Twiga Foods Ltd. operates a mobile-based business-to-business supply platform, serving retail outlets, kiosks, and market stalls across Africa. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, the company facilitates the ordering of various supplies, including bananas, pineapples, and tomatoes, through its innovative platform. Twiga Foods aims to streamline the supply chain and enhance access to essential goods for millions of small and medium-sized vendors in urban markets throughout the continent.

Coople

Series C in 2019
Coople operates as a staffing platform that connects companies and workers. It is available on iOS and Android that features an algorithm to connect candidates whilst on the go with the most suitable jobs available. Through the app and platform, users and companies can rate each other, providing a clear and open network of trusted, skilled staff and dependable businesses. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.

VGS

Series B in 2019
Very Good Security, Inc. is a data security platform that specializes in protecting sensitive and regulated information. Founded in 2015 by engineers with extensive experience in payments and security, the company offers a suite of solutions including VGS Vault, which ensures compliance during data vaulting and tokenization, and VGS Proxy, which facilitates intelligent tokenization and secure interactions with institutions across various sectors such as finance and healthcare. Additionally, VGS provides compliance services that support audit processes, employee training, and management of third-party auditors. The platform enables users to securely collect, analyze, and operate on sensitive data, ensuring privacy and preventing data breaches across mobile and web applications. Based in San Francisco, VGS aims to disrupt the fintech and data security landscapes by allowing users to engage with sensitive data without the associated liabilities of securing it.

Arcutis Biotherapeutics

Series C in 2019
Arcutis Biotherapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing and commercializing treatments for immune-mediated dermatological diseases. The company's lead product candidate, ARQ-151, is a topical cream formulation of roflumilast currently undergoing Phase III clinical trials for the treatment of plaque psoriasis and atopic dermatitis. In addition, Arcutis is advancing ARQ-154, a topical foam formulation of ARQ-151 aimed at treating seborrheic dermatitis and scalp psoriasis, as well as ARQ-252, a selective topical small molecule inhibitor of janus kinase type 1 for hand eczema and other inflammatory skin conditions. Another candidate, ARQ-255, is being developed to penetrate deeper into the skin to address inflammation in alopecia areata. Founded in 2016 and located in Westlake Village, California, Arcutis Biotherapeutics was formerly known as Arcutis, Inc. before its name change in October 2019.

Forward Networks

Series C in 2019
Forward Networks, Inc. specializes in network verification and automation software, offering solutions that enhance network visibility, policy verification, and change modeling. The company's platform allows network teams to visualize and search complex networks, debug issues, verify policy correctness, and predict network behavior before implementing changes in production environments. This capability is critical for reducing costly network outages and improving operational efficiency. Forward Networks serves a diverse clientele, including Fortune 100 financial institutions, telecommunications companies, and IT service providers. Founded in 2013 by a team of PhDs from Stanford who were pioneers in software-defined networking, the company is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, and has received funding from notable investors in the tech industry. Additionally, Forward Networks provides open-source tools like Beacon and Mininet to assist with data center management and network testing.

Ethos Life

Series C in 2019
Ethos Life is an insurance company that provides modern and ethical life insurance to protect life. They’re building ground-breaking software for life insurance (a $650 billion market) and the company's mission is to make protecting your family affordable, accessible, and instant. It also employs a human approach in delivering its services. Ethos policies are issued and guaranteed by Legal & General America (LGA), a large U.S. life insurance provider since 1836. They use technology to learn about what makes you unique so that they can find new and truly personal ways to cover you. Ethos was founded in 2016, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States.

Amperity

Series C in 2019
Amperity is an intelligent customer data platform that helps global consumer brands unlock and utilize their customer data effectively. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Amperity creates a comprehensive Customer 360 view that enhances marketing performance and delivers actionable insights. The platform integrates raw data from various sources, such as e-commerce and loyalty systems, standardizes it, and enriches it with custom attributes, enabling organizations to connect with and understand their customers better. This streamlined approach frees technical teams from the burdens of data integration and management, while empowering business teams with direct access to crucial data necessary for fostering long-term customer loyalty and driving growth. Amperity serves a diverse range of well-known brands, including Alaska Airlines, Starbucks, and Wynn Resorts.

Viela Bio

Series B in 2019
Viela Bio, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Gaithersburg, Maryland, focused on developing treatments for severe inflammation and autoimmune diseases. Its lead product candidate, inebilizumab, is a humanized monoclonal antibody targeting CD19, aimed at treating conditions such as neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, kidney transplant desensitization, myasthenia gravis, and IgG4-related diseases. The company is also advancing additional candidates, including VIB4920 for kidney transplantation rejection and Sjögren’s syndrome, as well as VIB7734 for cutaneous lupus erythematosus. Viela Bio has formed a strategic collaboration with Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation to develop and commercialize inebilizumab for autoimmune diseases across several countries in Asia. Founded in 2017, the company is dedicated to addressing unmet medical needs in the field of autoimmune disorders.

Fabhotels

Series B in 2019
Fabhotels provides its clients with a budget hotel chain in India. It partners with smaller hotels for providing standardized services to budget travelers. Fabhotels was established in 2015 and is headquartered in Gurgaon, Haryana.

Built Technologies

Series B in 2019
Built Technologies, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based construction loan administration and draw management software designed to enhance risk management, productivity, and customer experience in the construction lending sector. The platform offers features such as file management, custom draw workflows, and integration capabilities, allowing lenders, borrowers, builders, developers, consultants, and inspectors to collaborate effectively. By digitizing the draw management process, Built reduces construction loan risks, increases loan profitability, and simplifies compliance for a diverse range of clients, including small, regional, and national lenders across the United States. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, the company was previously known as DataFi, LLC before rebranding in 2015.

Wellem

Series C in 2019
Wellem is an operator of pediatric clinic franchise. United Wellness Pediatric Gubei Clinic (Wellem) is a private clinic that provides care for babies, children, and young adults. They believe in leveraging competition and innovation to create better care, and base their service on the American service standard. They offer general pediatrics, pediatric dental care, specialized childcare, and imported vaccines. And can help children with any issue from physical growth, to nutrition, and language to vision, and even academic skills. Parents can also bring their children for preventative check ups, with little waiting time and simple registration.

Better.com

Series C in 2019
Better Holdco, Inc. is a digital mortgage lending company based in New York that offers a streamlined online platform for residential clients in multiple states across the U.S. Founded in 2016, Better.com focuses on providing a transparent and efficient home-financing experience by eliminating commissions, fees, and traditional branch appointments. The company offers a variety of mortgage options, including fixed and adjustable rates for conventional and jumbo loans, as well as refinancing services. In addition to mortgage lending, Better.com features a digital marketplace that provides competitive quotes from various insurance providers and connects clients with leading real estate agents. Since its inception, Better.com has facilitated $7.9 billion in home loans and $1 billion in insurance, aiming to democratize access to home financing.

Better.com

Series C in 2019
Better Holdco, Inc. is a digital mortgage lending company based in New York that offers a streamlined online platform for residential clients in multiple states across the U.S. Founded in 2016, Better.com focuses on providing a transparent and efficient home-financing experience by eliminating commissions, fees, and traditional branch appointments. The company offers a variety of mortgage options, including fixed and adjustable rates for conventional and jumbo loans, as well as refinancing services. In addition to mortgage lending, Better.com features a digital marketplace that provides competitive quotes from various insurance providers and connects clients with leading real estate agents. Since its inception, Better.com has facilitated $7.9 billion in home loans and $1 billion in insurance, aiming to democratize access to home financing.

Pro.com

Series B in 2019
Pro.com is a full-service remodeling general contractor operating in Seattle, Portland, the San Francisco Bay Area, Denver, and Phoenix. The company aims to enhance the residential construction experience by combining expertise in construction with advanced technology. This includes a smart pricing software that utilizes a comprehensive database and algorithms to deliver accurate, fixed-price quotes, facilitating convenience for homeowners. Pro.com also offers detailed and mobile-friendly estimates, alongside project management tools that provide both staff and homeowners with real-time insights into project progress. By connecting homeowners with service professionals, Pro.com streamlines the process of booking and scheduling home improvement services.

Zymergen

Series C in 2018
Zymergen, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Emeryville, California, founded in 2013. The company focuses on researching, developing, and manufacturing microbes for various industries, including agriculture, chemicals, materials, pharmaceuticals, electronics, and personal care. Zymergen employs a platform that combines automation, machine learning, and genomics to optimize microbial strains, enhancing production processes and fostering improved economic outcomes. The company also offers new product development services, enabling the engineering of novel molecules from diverse microbial sources. With additional offices in Boise, Idaho; Medford, Massachusetts; Seattle, Washington; and Tokyo, Japan, Zymergen integrates advanced technologies to partner with nature in creating innovative materials and products across multiple sectors.

Plaid

Series C in 2018
Plaid Inc. is a technology platform that enables users to connect their bank accounts to various applications, aiming to democratize financial services through innovative solutions. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, Plaid provides a suite of APIs that allow developers to create financial products that connect consumers with traditional financial institutions. Its offerings include tools for accessing transaction history, authenticating bank accounts, verifying identities, and checking real-time account balances and income. These products are utilized across various sectors, including personal finance, consumer payments, lending, banking, and brokerage. Plaid serves a wide range of clients, from startups to Fortune 50 companies, facilitating the development of modern financial services and applications.

UNICAF

Series B in 2018
Founded in 2012, Unicaf partners with western universities and offers its own locally accredited degrees to African young professionals who are looking to study largely online while continuing to work. The company has grown to over 8,000 students today, and is on track to reach over 60,000 students by the end of 2020.

Lu.com

Series C in 2018
Shanghai Lujiazui International Financial Asset Exchange (“Lufax”) is an online marketplace for the origination and trading of financial assets. Lufax was incorporated in September, 2011 in Shanghai with the support of Shanghai’s Municipal Government, and has grown into China’s largest internet finance company in less than four years. The company is an associate of China Ping An Group, the largest and most innovative non-SOE financial institution in China. Lufax’s number of registered users surpassed 7 million by February 2015, while the volume of online transactions grew more than 8 times year-on-year. Close to 50% of Lufax transactions are now handled via mobile. As a constant innovator and pioneer in the internet finance industry, Lufax has developed China’s most open, safe and convenient investment and financing platform. Investors come to Lufax for its broad product offering, diverse liquidity avenues and superior user experience. Asset owners look to Lufax to help them structure, price and place complex assets to investors in a credible and transparent manner. Lufax takes full advantage of the latest big data and IT technologies, and leverages the most advanced risk assessment models and risk control systems. Combined with its value proposition to customers, Lufax has a competitive edge which it believes cannot be replicated.

Huasheng Haoche

Series B in 2018
Established in 2015, Huasheng Haoche is headquartered in Beijing. It is a new retail platform for automobiles that provides users with “first-come, first-time service”. With the brand concept of benevolent people, cost-effective product positioning, relying on offline direct stores + online e-commerce, providing one-stop car consumption services for the majority of users, including: professional car purchase guidance, affordable car purchase plan, rich Financial products, quality car service and fun car life.

Ualá

Series B in 2018
Ualá is a fintech platform that offers a prepaid MasterCard card to help users keep track of spending, complete transfers, and more. Its native apps link with a Mastercard that allows users to conduct financial transactions such as online or offline purchases, free P2P and top-ups, as well as other payments, both in Argentina and abroad. The platform's technology and proprietary integrations allow for live transactionality, the first and only PFM solution in the market, and secure instant transfers, among others. Uala also allows users to track expenses through an analysis tool. Some selected users can also request a loan through the app. Ualá is available in Argentina for Android and iOS.

Ualá

Series B in 2018
Ualá is a fintech platform that offers a prepaid MasterCard card to help users keep track of spending, complete transfers, and more. Its native apps link with a Mastercard that allows users to conduct financial transactions such as online or offline purchases, free P2P and top-ups, as well as other payments, both in Argentina and abroad. The platform's technology and proprietary integrations allow for live transactionality, the first and only PFM solution in the market, and secure instant transfers, among others. Uala also allows users to track expenses through an analysis tool. Some selected users can also request a loan through the app. Ualá is available in Argentina for Android and iOS.

Livspace

Series C in 2018
Livspace is an interior design startup that offers a platform that connects people to designers, services, and products. The online shopping platform is a destination to find design, decorate, and furnish dream houses so they can undertake renovations like kitchen upgrades or repainting a room. It also provides end-to-end home interior services. In 2016, Livspace launched Canvas, its proprietary design-to-installation platform, a first for the interior design industry that aims to create a unique experience for homeowners and scales the job of interior designers. The décor startup is backed by Goldman Sachs, TPG Growth, Jungle Ventures, Bessemer Ventures, Helion Venture Partners, and Trifecta Capital Advisors. It was founded in 2014 by Anuj Srivastava and Ramakant Sharma.

Jumo

Series B in 2018
Jumo World Limited operates a mobile money marketplace that connects private individuals, small businesses, and mobile network operators to a range of financial products. Founded in 2010 and based in Cape Town, South Africa, the company leverages advanced data science and machine learning to offer innovative financial services, including savings, loans, and insurance, particularly for entrepreneurs in emerging markets across Africa and Asia. Jumo's platform facilitates access to these services through partnerships with mobile network operators, enabling users to build financial identities based on their mobile behavior. By creating a digital banking solution that is cost-effective and responsible, Jumo aims to empower users with unprecedented financial choices, ultimately fostering economic growth and prosperity.