Fika Ventures

Fika Ventures is a Los Angeles-based venture capital firm established in 2016 that specializes in seed-stage investments in technology-focused companies across the United States. The firm primarily targets enterprise and data-driven B2B software, fintech, marketplaces, and digital health sectors. With a commitment to addressing significant systemic challenges, Fika Ventures invests between $250,000 and $1 million in startups, aiming for ownership stakes of five to ten percent. While the firm predominantly focuses on opportunities in Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area, it also explores potential investments in emerging markets such as Seattle and New York.

Arteen Arabshahi

Principal and Founding Member

Gabriella Brignardello

Senior Associate

John Chen

Partner

Matt Hersh

Operating Partner

Eva Ho

General Partner

James Shecter

Senior Associate

TX Zhuo

General Partner

Tianxiang Zhuo

General Partner

70 past transactions

BuildOps

Venture Round in 2023
BuildOps enables subcontractors to run their entire business on one software solution that manages their invoicing & billing, scheduling, estimates, proposals, payments, workflows, custom forms, financial reporting, and more. Our industry leading cloud-based solution allows you to improve your operations and efficiency, driving profitability through best-in-class technology. BuildOps has been uniquely designed and built by a team of subcontractors & world-class engineers. www.buildops.com

Inspectiv

Series A in 2022
Inspectiv offers rapidly growing technology companies an end to end security solution that improves their security posture in a streamlined way so they can focus on product development and growth.

BuildOps

Series A in 2022
BuildOps enables subcontractors to run their entire business on one software solution that manages their invoicing & billing, scheduling, estimates, proposals, payments, workflows, custom forms, financial reporting, and more. Our industry leading cloud-based solution allows you to improve your operations and efficiency, driving profitability through best-in-class technology. BuildOps has been uniquely designed and built by a team of subcontractors & world-class engineers. www.buildops.com

Noyo

Series B in 2022
Noyo Technologies, Inc. is a company that has developed an online platform designed for health insurance companies, brokers, and employers. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Durham, North Carolina, Noyo's platform facilitates the enrollment process for insurance products, enables document submission, and allows for premium payments. The company uses API-based data exchange to modernize the insurance experience, streamlining operations for its customers.

Allocate

Series A in 2022
Founded in 2021, Allocate is a venture capital investment firm based in Palo Alto, California. The firm seeks to invest in early-stage startups based in the United States.

Upwards

Series A in 2022
WeeCare empowers caregivers to create sustainable home daycare businesses, while making affordable, quality childcare accessible to all families. The WeeCare platform provides caregivers, educators and parentprenuers the tools and support needed to start a licensed home daycare, fill to capacity and effortlessly manage operations so they can focus on caregiving. Families using WeeCare have access to safe, affordable and curriculum-based daycare.

Chatdesk

Series A in 2022
Chatdesk Inc. develops software solutions to enhance customer interactions for businesses. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, the company focuses on improving customer satisfaction by facilitating a shift from traditional voice calls to messaging channels such as Facebook, SMS, and WhatsApp. By leveraging analytics and messaging capabilities, Chatdesk enables companies to provide better customer service tailored to the preferences of their clients, allowing for seamless communication across various platforms.

HeyRenee

Seed Round in 2022
HeyRenee is the personal health concierge, everyone, especially those managing chronic illnesses and conditions, has wanted and needed. The patient-centric HeyRenee platform is designed to consolidate, coordinate, communicate and connect all aspects of medical care. Through long-sought data integration with healthcare providers, the platform endeavors to eventually help all Americans, the underserved especially, connect with their entire healthcare team and relieve the burdens of appointment scheduling, in-home visits, prescription medication administration to Telehealth and remote patient monitoring, and more

Grid

Series A in 2022
Grid provides a management platform for financial services. The company provides tools for tracking payrolls, taxes, bills, refunds, and managing individual paychecks.

Elementary Robotics

Series B in 2021
Elementary Robotics, Inc. manufactures robots for human assistance. It offers robots to automate QA and traceability for AI-assisted manufacturing. The company’s robots are also used to track the stages of assembly across production lines. It serves electronics, automotive, medical, and consumer packaged goods and logistics industries. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Pasadena, California with additional offices in Mexico and Chicago.

Papaya

Series B in 2021
Papaya is a developer of an online mobile bill payment application that simplifies financial transactions for users. The application supports various payment methods, including debit and credit cards and direct bank account transfers. It prioritizes security by encrypting personal information and payment data, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and PCI standards. In addition to its bill payment services, Papaya operates as an electronic money platform, offering digital solutions, online banking, and international payment services. This combination of features enables users to manage their financial activities efficiently and securely.

First Resonance

Series A in 2021
First Resonance, Inc. is a software company based in Los Angeles, California, that develops a platform designed to enhance the manufacturing process for hardware companies. Founded in 2018, the company offers a tool called ion, which serves as a factory operating system that helps manufacturers manage and track parts and processes from the prototype stage to full-scale production. This platform is utilized by a diverse range of clients, including startups and large manufacturers, to effectively oversee their product development cycles. Notable projects supported by First Resonance include advanced technologies such as NASA's lunar lander, next-generation electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles, and robotic farming systems. The team at First Resonance comprises experienced engineers from leading firms in the manufacturing sector, bringing expertise in hardware, software, and data management to empower clients in their innovative endeavors.

Edge Impulse

Series B in 2021
Edge Impulse is a platform designed to facilitate the development of intelligent devices through embedded machine learning, specifically TinyML. It streamlines the process of building, deploying, and scaling embedded machine learning applications, enabling developers to create innovative solutions more efficiently. The platform allows for the easy collection of real sensor data and supports live signal processing, transforming raw data into neural networks. Additionally, it provides tools for testing and deploying applications across various target devices, ultimately aiming to drive positive societal change through the effective use of machine learning technology.

Moment Energy

Seed Round in 2021
Moment is a start-up striving to provide greater access to renewable and reliable energy storage. We create battery units that can be used in a variety of applications. Moment is currently focused on storing energy for off-grid, end of grid customers, and plans on powering remote communities in the future.

HeyRenee

Seed Round in 2021
HeyRenee is the personal health concierge, everyone, especially those managing chronic illnesses and conditions, has wanted and needed. The patient-centric HeyRenee platform is designed to consolidate, coordinate, communicate and connect all aspects of medical care. Through long-sought data integration with healthcare providers, the platform endeavors to eventually help all Americans, the underserved especially, connect with their entire healthcare team and relieve the burdens of appointment scheduling, in-home visits, prescription medication administration to Telehealth and remote patient monitoring, and more

Allocate

Seed Round in 2021
Founded in 2021, Allocate is a venture capital investment firm based in Palo Alto, California. The firm seeks to invest in early-stage startups based in the United States.

Specright

Series B in 2021
Specright Inc. develops a cloud-based enterprise specification management software that focuses on sustainability throughout the product life cycle and supply chain. Its Specification Data Management platform allows companies to digitize and manage all specification data, including raw materials, ingredients, formulas, packaging, and finished goods. By standardizing specifications and facilitating collaboration among teams and suppliers, Specright enables businesses to take actionable steps across their supply chains, thus reducing costs and enhancing profitability while promoting sustainability. The company also offers additional solutions such as supplier management tools, a vendor marketplace, and data analysis services that provide recommendations for efficiency improvements. Serving various industries, including food and beverage, beauty and cosmetics, consumer packaged goods, and retail, Specright aims to streamline processes related to packaging, procurement, quality, and marketing. Founded in 2014, the company is headquartered in Irvine, California.

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.

Formative

Private Equity Round in 2021
The platform for real-time formative assessments + a free student response system for digital classrooms. Their web-based software found at goformative.com allows live data analytics on any homework, classwork or assessment in order to help teachers, parents and schools guarantee student growth in the moments when it matters most.

Edge Impulse

Series A in 2021
Edge Impulse is a platform designed to facilitate the development of intelligent devices through embedded machine learning, specifically TinyML. It streamlines the process of building, deploying, and scaling embedded machine learning applications, enabling developers to create innovative solutions more efficiently. The platform allows for the easy collection of real sensor data and supports live signal processing, transforming raw data into neural networks. Additionally, it provides tools for testing and deploying applications across various target devices, ultimately aiming to drive positive societal change through the effective use of machine learning technology.

Spinwheel

Series A in 2021
Spinwheel is a fintech platform focused on assisting Americans in managing and repaying their student debt more effectively. The company offers a financial software solution that integrates with popular loyalty, payment, and banking applications, allowing users to easily connect and manage their student loans. Its features include the ability to make loan payments, compare interest rates, link accounts, and simplify the overall loan payment process. By enabling users to pay down their debt with each purchase, Spinwheel aims to provide a practical and efficient way for students to achieve their financial goals and reduce their debt burden.

Upfort

Seed Round in 2021
Paladin Cyber provides cyber protection as a service for Small Businesses. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in San Francisco, California.

AKKO

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Provider of insurance services intended to offer protection against accidental damage and theft of personal belongings. The company offers modern, simple, and affordable device protection options including phone-only plans for all consumer devices, enabling customers to have protection benefits.

Clovers

Seed Round in 2021
Clovers’ intelligent interview solution enables recruiters and hiring teams to collaborate on hiring decisions, reduce unconscious bias, and benefit from real-time interview feedback and coaching—all while delivering an exceptional interview experience.

Iteratively

Seed Round in 2021
Iteratively, Inc. is a Seattle-based company, established in 2019, that specializes in business data analytics software aimed at ensuring clean and consistent digital analytics across teams and platforms. The platform helps product managers align the organization on customer data, while assisting developers with features such as autocompletion, inline documentation, and automated testing for analytics. Additionally, it supports analysts by facilitating the accurate capture of product analytics from the outset. Key functionalities of Iteratively's software include tracking and verification of product analytics, ensuring correct event capture across various teams, and automating the generation of a type-safe tracking library. By streamlining the process of instrumenting analytics, Iteratively enables clients to save time, reduce errors, and derive actionable insights for better-informed decision-making.

Formative

Venture Round in 2020
The platform for real-time formative assessments + a free student response system for digital classrooms. Their web-based software found at goformative.com allows live data analytics on any homework, classwork or assessment in order to help teachers, parents and schools guarantee student growth in the moments when it matters most.

Accorded

Venture Round in 2020
Cerebrae is a B2B technology-enabled actuarial and analytics services company, using a combination of deep subject-matter expertise, data, and software to solve financial and operational risk management problems within the US healthcare industry.

First Resonance

Seed Round in 2020
First Resonance, Inc. is a software company based in Los Angeles, California, that develops a platform designed to enhance the manufacturing process for hardware companies. Founded in 2018, the company offers a tool called ion, which serves as a factory operating system that helps manufacturers manage and track parts and processes from the prototype stage to full-scale production. This platform is utilized by a diverse range of clients, including startups and large manufacturers, to effectively oversee their product development cycles. Notable projects supported by First Resonance include advanced technologies such as NASA's lunar lander, next-generation electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles, and robotic farming systems. The team at First Resonance comprises experienced engineers from leading firms in the manufacturing sector, bringing expertise in hardware, software, and data management to empower clients in their innovative endeavors.

Inspectiv

Seed Round in 2020
Inspectiv offers rapidly growing technology companies an end to end security solution that improves their security posture in a streamlined way so they can focus on product development and growth.

Noyo

Series A in 2020
Noyo Technologies, Inc. is a company that has developed an online platform designed for health insurance companies, brokers, and employers. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Durham, North Carolina, Noyo's platform facilitates the enrollment process for insurance products, enables document submission, and allows for premium payments. The company uses API-based data exchange to modernize the insurance experience, streamlining operations for its customers.

Propelo

Series A in 2020
LevelOps is a post-Series A startup that is building a massive new category called "Engineering Success". The company is backed by top venture firms and advisors/investors like Michael Stoppelman (Former SVP Engineering, Yelp), Rinki Sethi (CISO, Twitter), Andrew Peterson (CEO, Signal Sciences), Mark Anderson (Former President, Palo Alto Networks), Todd Jackson (Head of Product, Dropbox) and others. The company is founded by veteran engineering and product executives who have a track record building large successful businesses at Palo Alto Networks and Symantec. LevelOps's mission is to bring analytics and automation to the engineering discipline, and our customers are some of the world's largest enterprises. The last few years have transformed every industry into a technology-enabled business. The competitive edge for a software organization is velocity, velocity, and more velocity. Over the years, we have all worked with software engineering teams where the underbelly of the SDLC (the operational, security, and quality issues) slow down the feature development. Our product helps teams identify and automate this chaotic underbelly so that teams can go back to building

Berbix

Series A in 2020
Berbix Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing a photo identity verification and fraud deterrence solution through a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform. Founded in 2018, Berbix offers a comprehensive solution for collecting and validating photo IDs, including driver licenses and passports. Their platform enables instant ID checks, age verification, and enhancements for Know Your Customer (KYC) processes, while also addressing chargebacks and marketplace fraud. With features designed for seamless integration and customization, Berbix allows businesses to select their preferred verification methods and securely access user data, which helps in reducing low-intent or fraudulent sign-ups. The company, which is backed by prominent investors, was established by former leaders from Trust & Safety at Airbnb and operates from its headquarters in Sacramento, California.

Chowbus

Series A in 2020
Chowbus, Inc. is a food delivery platform that specializes in authentic Asian cuisine, enabling users to order from a variety of restaurants through its online and mobile application. The app showcases a curated selection of local independent eateries, featuring real food images and a unique bundling option that allows customers to order from multiple restaurants in a single delivery without additional fees. Chowbus also supports restaurants with technology, tools, and marketing expertise to enhance their business growth. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company aims to simplify the discovery of Asian food that may not be readily available on conventional delivery platforms. It offers various services, including shuttle, pickup, dine-in, and grocery options. Chowbus has gained recognition as one of the fastest-growing consumer-facing marketplaces in the United States.

Edge Impulse

Seed Round in 2020
Edge Impulse is a platform designed to facilitate the development of intelligent devices through embedded machine learning, specifically TinyML. It streamlines the process of building, deploying, and scaling embedded machine learning applications, enabling developers to create innovative solutions more efficiently. The platform allows for the easy collection of real sensor data and supports live signal processing, transforming raw data into neural networks. Additionally, it provides tools for testing and deploying applications across various target devices, ultimately aiming to drive positive societal change through the effective use of machine learning technology.

Elementary Robotics

Series A in 2020
Elementary Robotics, Inc. manufactures robots for human assistance. It offers robots to automate QA and traceability for AI-assisted manufacturing. The company’s robots are also used to track the stages of assembly across production lines. It serves electronics, automotive, medical, and consumer packaged goods and logistics industries. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Pasadena, California with additional offices in Mexico and Chicago.

Pipe

Seed Round in 2020
Pipe Technologies Inc. is a financing platform designed specifically for Software as a Service (SaaS) companies. Established in 2019 and headquartered in Walnut, California, Pipe enables these businesses to access immediate liquidity by converting their recurring revenues into cash. This innovative approach allows companies to receive non-dilutive financing through instant cash advances based on the total annual value of their subscription contracts, facilitating growth without the need to give up equity. Additionally, larger SaaS firms utilize Pipe's platform to provide more flexible payment options to their customers, enhancing their competitive edge in the market.

PathSpot

Series A in 2020
PathSpot Technologies, Inc. develops and manufactures a system controlled by a software that protects restaurants and their customers from the threat of food-borne illness. It utilizes a unique algorithm for filtering, processing, and analyzing fluorescent light to scans an employee's hands to detect pathogens that cause food borne illness. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in New York City, New York.

BackboneAI

Seed Round in 2020
BackboneAI builds frictionless data networks through intercompany automation, a completely new category of automation. It transforms supplier and customer relationships through real-time data synchronization, fast API connectivity, and third-party application and database integration. Based in New York City and founded in 2019 by serial entrepreneur Rob Bailey, BackboneAI helps companies work together more efficiently by automating their intercompany data processes and optimizing communication through technology. The company’s investors include Fika Ventures, Boldstart Ventures, Cendana Capital, Dynamo Ventures, GGV Capital, MetaProp, Spider VC, and several notable angel investors.

ProdPerfect

Series A in 2019
ProdPerfect, Inc. is a Boston-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in quality assurance and test development software for web applications. Its flagship product automates the creation, execution, and maintenance of browser-level end-to-end testing by leveraging live user data. By utilizing data-driven analysis of real user traffic, ProdPerfect's platform autonomously builds and evolves testing suites without the need for coding or extensive maintenance. This innovative approach allows web developers and engineering teams to concentrate on product development while significantly reducing the time spent on quality assurance testing.

Grid

Seed Round in 2019
Grid provides a management platform for financial services. The company provides tools for tracking payrolls, taxes, bills, refunds, and managing individual paychecks.

BuildOps

Seed Round in 2019
BuildOps enables subcontractors to run their entire business on one software solution that manages their invoicing & billing, scheduling, estimates, proposals, payments, workflows, custom forms, financial reporting, and more. Our industry leading cloud-based solution allows you to improve your operations and efficiency, driving profitability through best-in-class technology. BuildOps has been uniquely designed and built by a team of subcontractors & world-class engineers. www.buildops.com

Zentist

Series A in 2019
Zentist is a dental insurance billing platform for dental practices that delivers improved practice financial performance and patient affordability. The company offers end to end insurance claims processing powered by high tech machine learning algorithms. It also provides easy management and weekly reporting for ultimate transparency and tailored data-driven recommendations to help maximize the insurance claim reimbursements.

PathSpot

Seed Round in 2019
PathSpot Technologies, Inc. develops and manufactures a system controlled by a software that protects restaurants and their customers from the threat of food-borne illness. It utilizes a unique algorithm for filtering, processing, and analyzing fluorescent light to scans an employee's hands to detect pathogens that cause food borne illness. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in New York City, New York.

Berbix

Seed Round in 2019
Berbix Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing a photo identity verification and fraud deterrence solution through a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform. Founded in 2018, Berbix offers a comprehensive solution for collecting and validating photo IDs, including driver licenses and passports. Their platform enables instant ID checks, age verification, and enhancements for Know Your Customer (KYC) processes, while also addressing chargebacks and marketplace fraud. With features designed for seamless integration and customization, Berbix allows businesses to select their preferred verification methods and securely access user data, which helps in reducing low-intent or fraudulent sign-ups. The company, which is backed by prominent investors, was established by former leaders from Trust & Safety at Airbnb and operates from its headquarters in Sacramento, California.

First Resonance

Seed Round in 2019
First Resonance, Inc. is a software company based in Los Angeles, California, that develops a platform designed to enhance the manufacturing process for hardware companies. Founded in 2018, the company offers a tool called ion, which serves as a factory operating system that helps manufacturers manage and track parts and processes from the prototype stage to full-scale production. This platform is utilized by a diverse range of clients, including startups and large manufacturers, to effectively oversee their product development cycles. Notable projects supported by First Resonance include advanced technologies such as NASA's lunar lander, next-generation electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles, and robotic farming systems. The team at First Resonance comprises experienced engineers from leading firms in the manufacturing sector, bringing expertise in hardware, software, and data management to empower clients in their innovative endeavors.

Specright

Series A in 2019
Specright Inc. develops a cloud-based enterprise specification management software that focuses on sustainability throughout the product life cycle and supply chain. Its Specification Data Management platform allows companies to digitize and manage all specification data, including raw materials, ingredients, formulas, packaging, and finished goods. By standardizing specifications and facilitating collaboration among teams and suppliers, Specright enables businesses to take actionable steps across their supply chains, thus reducing costs and enhancing profitability while promoting sustainability. The company also offers additional solutions such as supplier management tools, a vendor marketplace, and data analysis services that provide recommendations for efficiency improvements. Serving various industries, including food and beverage, beauty and cosmetics, consumer packaged goods, and retail, Specright aims to streamline processes related to packaging, procurement, quality, and marketing. Founded in 2014, the company is headquartered in Irvine, California.

ProdPerfect

Seed Round in 2019
ProdPerfect, Inc. is a Boston-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in quality assurance and test development software for web applications. Its flagship product automates the creation, execution, and maintenance of browser-level end-to-end testing by leveraging live user data. By utilizing data-driven analysis of real user traffic, ProdPerfect's platform autonomously builds and evolves testing suites without the need for coding or extensive maintenance. This innovative approach allows web developers and engineering teams to concentrate on product development while significantly reducing the time spent on quality assurance testing.

Chowbus

Seed Round in 2019
Chowbus, Inc. is a food delivery platform that specializes in authentic Asian cuisine, enabling users to order from a variety of restaurants through its online and mobile application. The app showcases a curated selection of local independent eateries, featuring real food images and a unique bundling option that allows customers to order from multiple restaurants in a single delivery without additional fees. Chowbus also supports restaurants with technology, tools, and marketing expertise to enhance their business growth. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company aims to simplify the discovery of Asian food that may not be readily available on conventional delivery platforms. It offers various services, including shuttle, pickup, dine-in, and grocery options. Chowbus has gained recognition as one of the fastest-growing consumer-facing marketplaces in the United States.

Bowery Valuation

Series A in 2018
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.

Elementary Robotics

Seed Round in 2018
Elementary Robotics, Inc. manufactures robots for human assistance. It offers robots to automate QA and traceability for AI-assisted manufacturing. The company’s robots are also used to track the stages of assembly across production lines. It serves electronics, automotive, medical, and consumer packaged goods and logistics industries. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Pasadena, California with additional offices in Mexico and Chicago.

Visor

Series A in 2018
Visor Inc. is an innovative online tax filing and advisory service that caters to urban professionals. Established in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company operates additional locations across major U.S. cities, including Miami, New York, and Chicago, among others. Visor simplifies the tax process by preparing annual returns and offering year-round tax advice for a flat fee, thereby alleviating the complexities often associated with tax filing. The company's mission focuses on democratizing access to premium tax expertise, empowering clients to achieve their financial objectives. Through its services, Visor aims to enhance financial literacy and support individuals in managing their tax-related needs effectively.

Upwards

Seed Round in 2018
WeeCare empowers caregivers to create sustainable home daycare businesses, while making affordable, quality childcare accessible to all families. The WeeCare platform provides caregivers, educators and parentprenuers the tools and support needed to start a licensed home daycare, fill to capacity and effortlessly manage operations so they can focus on caregiving. Families using WeeCare have access to safe, affordable and curriculum-based daycare.

Openpath

Series B in 2018
Openpath is a mobile access control solutions. Openpath allows anyone to use their mobile phone to open an authorized door with the wave of a hand, without needing the phone or app open. Openpath's patented Triple Unlock technology delivers 99.9% reliability for a secure, frictionless and fast entry experience. With a robust cloud solution, Openpath provides a comprehensive suite of enterprise cloud capabilities, future-proofing the needs of the built environment. The company has introduced innovative Tailgating and Lockdown Solutions providing the ability to lock/unlock any door, zone or building in an emergency from a mobile device.

PathSpot

Seed Round in 2018
PathSpot Technologies, Inc. develops and manufactures a system controlled by a software that protects restaurants and their customers from the threat of food-borne illness. It utilizes a unique algorithm for filtering, processing, and analyzing fluorescent light to scans an employee's hands to detect pathogens that cause food borne illness. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in New York City, New York.

Fullcast.io

Venture Round in 2018
Fullcast Inc. designs and develops software for analyzing sales operations of a company. The software services include, designing sales plan with resource allocation, scenario analysis, collaborative planning, and visualizing key growth metrics through tracking actual with the targets. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Redmond, Washington.

Openpath

Seed Round in 2018
Openpath is a mobile access control solutions. Openpath allows anyone to use their mobile phone to open an authorized door with the wave of a hand, without needing the phone or app open. Openpath's patented Triple Unlock technology delivers 99.9% reliability for a secure, frictionless and fast entry experience. With a robust cloud solution, Openpath provides a comprehensive suite of enterprise cloud capabilities, future-proofing the needs of the built environment. The company has introduced innovative Tailgating and Lockdown Solutions providing the ability to lock/unlock any door, zone or building in an emergency from a mobile device.

PullRequest

Series A in 2018
PullRequest, Inc., founded in 2017 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, offers online code reviewing services aimed at enhancing code quality for development teams. The company provides a range of solutions, including static analysis and access to an on-demand network of code review experts. This service enables teams to accelerate their code delivery while maintaining high quality and reducing costs. PullRequest has also participated in the YCombinator accelerator program, further solidifying its commitment to improving software development processes.

Papaya

Seed Round in 2018
Papaya is a developer of an online mobile bill payment application that simplifies financial transactions for users. The application supports various payment methods, including debit and credit cards and direct bank account transfers. It prioritizes security by encrypting personal information and payment data, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and PCI standards. In addition to its bill payment services, Papaya operates as an electronic money platform, offering digital solutions, online banking, and international payment services. This combination of features enables users to manage their financial activities efficiently and securely.

Tolemi

Seed Round in 2018
For local governments that struggle to access and understand mountains of data that can help them take effective, efficient action, they deliver leading cloud-based data management services combined with user-friendly software analysis tools that work seamlessly with existing systems to combine messy, scattered data and deliver simple, clear insights needed to solve community and neighborhood priorities. The Tolemi platform was launched in 2016, and their partners include some of the most forward-thinking public sector agencies from across the country. Tolemi is funded by Lightspeed Venture Partners, Y Combinator, and Fika Ventures. The Company is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

Chatdesk

Venture Round in 2017
Chatdesk Inc. develops software solutions to enhance customer interactions for businesses. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, the company focuses on improving customer satisfaction by facilitating a shift from traditional voice calls to messaging channels such as Facebook, SMS, and WhatsApp. By leveraging analytics and messaging capabilities, Chatdesk enables companies to provide better customer service tailored to the preferences of their clients, allowing for seamless communication across various platforms.

PullRequest

Seed Round in 2017
PullRequest, Inc., founded in 2017 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, offers online code reviewing services aimed at enhancing code quality for development teams. The company provides a range of solutions, including static analysis and access to an on-demand network of code review experts. This service enables teams to accelerate their code delivery while maintaining high quality and reducing costs. PullRequest has also participated in the YCombinator accelerator program, further solidifying its commitment to improving software development processes.

Visor

Seed Round in 2017
Visor Inc. is an innovative online tax filing and advisory service that caters to urban professionals. Established in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company operates additional locations across major U.S. cities, including Miami, New York, and Chicago, among others. Visor simplifies the tax process by preparing annual returns and offering year-round tax advice for a flat fee, thereby alleviating the complexities often associated with tax filing. The company's mission focuses on democratizing access to premium tax expertise, empowering clients to achieve their financial objectives. Through its services, Visor aims to enhance financial literacy and support individuals in managing their tax-related needs effectively.

Upwards

Seed Round in 2017
WeeCare empowers caregivers to create sustainable home daycare businesses, while making affordable, quality childcare accessible to all families. The WeeCare platform provides caregivers, educators and parentprenuers the tools and support needed to start a licensed home daycare, fill to capacity and effortlessly manage operations so they can focus on caregiving. Families using WeeCare have access to safe, affordable and curriculum-based daycare.

FairClaims

Convertible Note in 2017
FairClaims is the most efficient, cost-effective online dispute resolution platform for enterprise.

Policygenius

Series C in 2017
Policygenius Inc. is an insurance brokerage firm based in New York, specializing in a range of insurance products including life, health, long-term disability, pet, and renters' insurance. Established in 2014, the company also offers online insurance checkup services to help consumers assess their insurance needs and options. With a focus on financial protection, Policygenius leverages technology to simplify the insurance purchasing process and provide tailored solutions for its clients.

Bowery Valuation

Seed Round in 2017
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.

Specright

Seed Round in 2017
Specright Inc. develops a cloud-based enterprise specification management software that focuses on sustainability throughout the product life cycle and supply chain. Its Specification Data Management platform allows companies to digitize and manage all specification data, including raw materials, ingredients, formulas, packaging, and finished goods. By standardizing specifications and facilitating collaboration among teams and suppliers, Specright enables businesses to take actionable steps across their supply chains, thus reducing costs and enhancing profitability while promoting sustainability. The company also offers additional solutions such as supplier management tools, a vendor marketplace, and data analysis services that provide recommendations for efficiency improvements. Serving various industries, including food and beverage, beauty and cosmetics, consumer packaged goods, and retail, Specright aims to streamline processes related to packaging, procurement, quality, and marketing. Founded in 2014, the company is headquartered in Irvine, California.