Rothenberg Ventures

Rothenberg Ventures, established in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, is a venture capital firm that specializes in early-stage investments in frontier technology startups. The firm focuses on sectors such as virtual reality, augmented reality, artificial intelligence, robotics, drones, space, next-generation hardware, and the Internet of Things. Rothenberg Ventures aims to support founders through various portfolio success programs, leveraging a team of investors, operators, and community builders to foster growth and innovation in the companies it backs.

Firdavs Abdunazarov

Investor

Fran Hauser

Venture Partner

Mike Rothenberg

General Partner and Founder

111 past transactions

Amelia Virtual Care

Venture Round in 2019
Psious develops a virtual reality platform designed to bring value to mental health treatment. The company's platform uses hyper-realistic virtual environments to treat anxiety disorders by means of virtual exposure therapy, enabling professionals to improve mental health therapies.

VRChat

Series A in 2017
VRChat is a virtual reality social platform established in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It enables users to create and explore virtual worlds, allowing them to interact with others in a social setting. The platform facilitates the development of custom avatars and the building of 3D environments, which users can navigate together. Content creators can publish their virtual worlds and sell them through the VRChat marketplace, enhancing the platform's community-driven experience. By providing tools that allow for quick and easy world-building, VRChat fosters creativity and collaboration among its users, making it a unique space for social engagement in virtual reality.

VRChat

Seed Round in 2016
VRChat is a virtual reality social platform established in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It enables users to create and explore virtual worlds, allowing them to interact with others in a social setting. The platform facilitates the development of custom avatars and the building of 3D environments, which users can navigate together. Content creators can publish their virtual worlds and sell them through the VRChat marketplace, enhancing the platform's community-driven experience. By providing tools that allow for quick and easy world-building, VRChat fosters creativity and collaboration among its users, making it a unique space for social engagement in virtual reality.

InsiteVR

Seed Round in 2016
InsiteVR helps architects and 3D designers easily create immersive virtual reality experiences. At InsiteVR.com architects and 3D designers can upload existing 3D models, which are then converted and optimized for viewing in virtual reality devices like the Oculus Rift, Google Cardboard or simply on mobile devices. Trying to understand 3D spaces by looking at static two-dimensional pictures is not intuitive. Communicating those 3D designs to a client, friend or colleague who isn't trained to understand 3D space isn't always trivial either. With virtual reality, architects and designers can effortlessly communicate the essence of their designs, save time and feel confident their viewer understands the design.

Wave

Seed Round in 2016
Wave focuses on interactive virtual experiences with a mission to help artists make money at the intersection of gaming and entertainment. Wave’s technology enables musicians to create lifelike avatars of themselves that can “perform” their music on a virtual stage. Most of these virtual shows take place either on the company’s YouTube channel, but Wave’s apps let users tune in on gaming consoles, phones or even the Oculus Rift VR headset. While watching a Wave, viewers can log in to comment in a chat function and give live feedback to the avatar performers.

data.world

Venture Round in 2016
Data.World, Inc. operates an open data platform that facilitates the discovery and understanding of data across various sectors, including finance, education, and environment. Founded in 2015 and based in Austin, Texas, the platform allows users to minimize data wrangling, ingest and export diverse formats, and share insights in context, thereby enhancing collaboration and visibility in data projects. It features a cloud-native data catalog that connects siloed data with consistent business concepts, making it accessible for all users, not just data specialists. Data.World also hosts a large collaborative data community, where participants engage in projects ranging from social bot detection to data journalism. As a Public Benefit Corporation, Data.World aims to balance its mission with shareholder interests, promoting ethical data practices and fostering an inclusive environment for experimentation and accountability.

SPECTRA VR

Seed Round in 2016
SpectraVR is a virtual reality media production and technology startup, the first in this space in India, founded by a highly experienced team of media and technology experts. We create the best 360 degree experiences using the latest 360° camera techniques and software capabilities. We were founded on the passion to push the limits of 360° film making and to awe people with amazing full scope images. The team of SpectraVR has a long and in-depth experience of online media production and technology. In wide range from full feature films to tv-commercials, SpectraVR is able to deliver quality on every platform. Specialized in story telling, our background is mainly focused on extreme sports, travel, food, & music - combining our passion with work. We work closely with our clients to build innovative 360 degree experiences and enable them to tell their story in an immersive, fun and engaging way.

Drop

Seed Round in 2016
Drop Technologies Inc. operates a mobile-based loyalty platform that enables users to earn reward points on various brands through their debit and credit card purchases. Users can link their cards to the application, allowing them to accumulate points that can be redeemed for experiences, dining, and shopping. The platform caters to brick-and-mortar retailers, online retailers, and subscription services, enhancing the shopping experience by offering personalized rewards based on spending habits. The mobile application is accessible on both iOS and Android devices. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Drop Technologies Inc. was previously known as Drop Loyalty Inc. before rebranding in January 2018.

Keen

Series B in 2016
Keen Labs, Inc. develops a customizable analytics platform that enables developers to efficiently collect, explore, and visualize data. The company's offerings include Keen Pro, which allows users to track, process, and store data from various sources such as applications, websites, IoT devices, and games, as well as to share insights with teams and clients. Additionally, Keen provides Native Analytics, a white-label solution for real-time analytics and advanced visualizations. The platform supports all aspects of event data management, facilitating the streaming, storage, querying, and presentation of data in one integrated system. Keen serves a diverse clientele across industries including media, advertising, gaming, SaaS, and hardware. Founded in 2011, Keen is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas.

Kespry

Series B in 2016
Kespry Inc. specializes in touchless drone-based aerial intelligence solutions designed for various industrial applications. The company offers the Kespry Drone System, an automated unmanned aerial vehicle that autonomously collects aerial data and uploads it to the Kespry Cloud, an intelligence platform that simplifies reporting and converts data into actionable insights. Kespry's solutions are utilized across multiple sectors, including mining, construction, insurance, and pulp and paper, enabling organizations to measure stockpiles, survey sites, and inspect assets with greater efficiency. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, Kespry serves clients globally, including notable companies such as John Deere and Fluor. Its integrated approach combines data capture with industry-specific analytics to enhance operational accuracy and decision-making processes.

TimeLooper

Seed Round in 2016
TimeLooper, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in a location-based time travel application, allowing users to immerse themselves in virtual reality experiences of historical events and sites. Founded in 2015, TimeLooper's technology enables tourists to virtually "turn back the clock" and witness key moments in history through immersive videos accessible on smartphones. The application provides users with a unique perspective on various places, cultures, and events, enhanced by features such as tour guides, guidebooks, and audio recordings.

Zeality

Seed Round in 2016
Zeality Inc. is a Pleasanton, California-based company that specializes in providing a social engagement and delivery platform for virtual reality and 360° video content. Founded in 2014, Zeality enables content creators, producers, storytellers, and brands to discover, stream, download, and share immersive media on iOS and Android devices. The platform enhances audience engagement and facilitates brand activation through its innovative cloud solutions, allowing businesses to develop scalable models for virtual reality content. Zeality collaborates with various strategic partners, including production companies and technology organizations, to create engaging immersive experiences. Its clients include prominent brands like the San Francisco 49ers, San Jose Sharks, and Reebok, all of which leverage Zeality's capabilities to harness the power of immersive media.

Nearpod

Series A in 2016
Nearpod Inc. is a cloud-based platform aimed at enhancing the learning experience in both traditional classrooms and distance learning environments. Founded in 2011 and based in Aventura, Florida, Nearpod provides educators with tools to create interactive multimedia presentations that engage students and facilitate real-time assessments. The platform supports the synchronized use of iPads and other mobile devices, allowing teachers to convert existing presentations into mobile-friendly formats. It also features interactive elements such as polls, quizzes, and drawing activities, enabling teachers to receive instant feedback on student performance. In addition to its core offerings, Nearpod operates a certified educator community that provides webinars, training materials, and a lesson library, along with curriculum services focusing on digital citizenship, social-emotional learning, and other educational themes.

Auro Robotics

Seed Round in 2016
Auro is building driverless shuttles for in-campus travel. The big idea behind it is to cut down the operating cost (because of high driver fee) by replacing manually driven golf carts and mini buses with driverless shuttles at places such as a university or company campus, large industrial sites, airports, Disneyland type theme parks, gated residential colonies etc. While all major automobile companies and Google are fighting for automating passenger cars and urban mobility, they are focusing on niche category of last mile public transportation.

Leopoly

Seed Round in 2016
Leopoly Ltd. is a Budapest-based company that specializes in developing 3D virtual reality software for content creation. Founded in 2015, Leopoly provides user-friendly solutions for customizing and assembling digital assets, enabling users to create and personalize 3D models and spaces. The company's platform supports a range of applications across various industries, including retail, education, healthcare, and automotive sectors. Leopoly's software stands out as a cross-platform solution that integrates web, native, and VR/AR capabilities, allowing both end users and developers to utilize its features. With an easy-to-use interface, the platform facilitates the creation, sharing, and management of 3D files, while its recently introduced API enables companies to build custom applications. Over its initial years, Leopoly's technology attracted more than 100,000 users and gained licensing agreements with numerous enterprises, demonstrating its impact in the 3D and VR market.

River Studios

Convertible Note in 2016
River Studios Corporation, founded in 2015 by Mike Rothenberg, specializes in writing, producing, and developing virtual reality (VR) experiences. Based in San Francisco with additional offices in Los Angeles and Canada, the company creates 360 stereoscopic videos, interactive virtual worlds, and VR applications. River Studios is recognized for its collaboration with Coldplay and Beyoncé on the music video "Hymn for the Weekend," which has garnered significant viewership. The studio initially emerged from the River Accelerator, a pioneering program for early-stage VR startups. Over the years, River Studios has partnered with various artists and brands, leveraging its expertise to enhance VR and augmented reality (AR) content. The studio has also collaborated with Twisted Oak Studios to expand its development capabilities. With a focus on frontier technologies, River Studios continues to engage with a range of clients to advance the VR industry.

eRelevance

Series A in 2016
eRelevance Corporation provides technology-enabled marketing automation services to small and medium-sized businesses, utilizing various digital communication channels such as email, text, web, and social media to generate leads. Founded in 2013 and based in Austin, Texas, the company focuses on industries including healthcare, marketing, and real estate. eRelevance combines advanced technology with expert marketing strategies, offering a cost-effective solution that simplifies the marketing process for its clients. By eliminating the need for complex software tools and high consulting fees, eRelevance aims to deliver significant returns on investment, averaging 16 times the monthly potential for its customers.

River Studios

Convertible Note in 2016
River Studios Corporation, founded in 2015 by Mike Rothenberg, specializes in writing, producing, and developing virtual reality (VR) experiences. Based in San Francisco with additional offices in Los Angeles and Canada, the company creates 360 stereoscopic videos, interactive virtual worlds, and VR applications. River Studios is recognized for its collaboration with Coldplay and Beyoncé on the music video "Hymn for the Weekend," which has garnered significant viewership. The studio initially emerged from the River Accelerator, a pioneering program for early-stage VR startups. Over the years, River Studios has partnered with various artists and brands, leveraging its expertise to enhance VR and augmented reality (AR) content. The studio has also collaborated with Twisted Oak Studios to expand its development capabilities. With a focus on frontier technologies, River Studios continues to engage with a range of clients to advance the VR industry.

Homebase

Seed Round in 2015
Homebase is a developer of employee management software focused on simplifying the administrative tasks associated with hourly work. The platform offers tools for scheduling, time tracking, and communication, all designed to minimize the burden on employers and employees alike. Its cloud-based system allows users to manage timesheets and track hours from any location, facilitating efficient payroll preparation. While the basic features are available for free, Homebase also provides tiered pricing options for businesses seeking additional functionalities. By streamlining these processes, Homebase aims to help organizations save time and improve coordination among their teams.

Hullabalu

Seed Round in 2015
Hullabalu is a New York City-based company focused on creating engaging stories for children that promote strong values and positive character development. Drawing inspiration from fantastical worlds and classic tales, Hullabalu develops original story series featuring a cast of characters, vibrant illustrations, music, and interactive activities. Their approach aims to provide children with enjoyable narratives that not only entertain but also instill meaningful lessons and values.

Drop

Seed Round in 2015
Drop Technologies Inc. operates a mobile-based loyalty platform that enables users to earn reward points on various brands through their debit and credit card purchases. Users can link their cards to the application, allowing them to accumulate points that can be redeemed for experiences, dining, and shopping. The platform caters to brick-and-mortar retailers, online retailers, and subscription services, enhancing the shopping experience by offering personalized rewards based on spending habits. The mobile application is accessible on both iOS and Android devices. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Drop Technologies Inc. was previously known as Drop Loyalty Inc. before rebranding in January 2018.

SweetIQ

Series A in 2015
SweetIQ Analytics Corp., acquired by uberall Inc. in September 2020, specializes in local search marketing solutions aimed at helping brands convert online searches into in-store visits. Based in Montreal with additional offices in San Francisco and Irvine, SweetIQ offers a comprehensive technology platform that provides local marketing analytics, intelligence, and automation for retail chains and marketing agencies. Its services include managing local directory listings, store locator pages, and consumer reviews, all designed to enhance online presence and engage potential customers through social channels. By delivering detailed analytics and marketing automation, SweetIQ enables clients to optimize their local marketing campaigns, drive brand engagement, and ultimately increase sales through improved foot traffic.

Wade & Wendy

Seed Round in 2015
Wade & Wendy, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in developing software to enhance the hiring process through artificial intelligence. Founded in June 2015, the company offers two main products: Wendy, a chatbot designed for employers that screens job applicants and provides recommendations, and Wade, a chatbot for job seekers that utilizes AI to collect data and match users with suitable job opportunities. By leveraging machine intelligence, Wade & Wendy aims to create a more human and engaging experience for both hiring teams and candidates, facilitating better connections and informed hiring decisions.

Emergent VR

Seed Round in 2015
Emergent VR, Inc is a technology startup in San Francisco building a new way to create and share moments and memories using virtual reality. They are led by VR, game, and animation industry veterans from Disney, 2K Games, and DreamWorks Animation.

8i

Series A in 2015
8i is a Wellington, New Zealand-based company focused on developing virtual reality software and technology. Founded in May 2014, it aims to create a consumer media platform that allows users to create, experience, and share immersive 3D videos featuring real people, designed for virtual reality, augmented reality, and web applications. 8i specializes in true 3D volumetric capture, enabling viewers to interact with lifelike human representations in virtual environments. By simplifying the creation and distribution of immersive 3D content, the company enhances communication experiences, allowing clients to easily produce and share human holograms, thereby transforming how people connect and interact in digital spaces.

Roqovan Studios

Series A in 2015
Roqovan Studios is an independent game development studio based in Tarzana, California, founded in 2014. The studio specializes in creating and producing video games for both virtual reality and traditional gaming platforms. Known for its talented team of developers, Roqovan Studios focuses on delivering engaging content that entertains audiences across various formats. The company, which was previously called Reload Studios, Inc., rebranded to Roqovan Studios in October 2016. With its commitment to innovation in the gaming industry, Roqovan Studios aims to contribute to the evolution of interactive entertainment.

inVR

Seed Round in 2015
inVR owns and operates an online platform which enables creators to convert 3D designs into virtual reality (VR) experiences across all platforms. The company is based in the United States.

Retinad

Angel Round in 2015
Retinad Virtual Reality Inc. is a company based in Mont-Royal, Canada, that specializes in providing a Software-as-a-Service analytics platform tailored for virtual reality applications. Founded in 2014, the company offers a variety of services, including tracking, advertising, media placement, and the development of virtual reality content. Retinad's platform supports 360-degree VR media and features drag-and-drop plugin integration compatible with all major virtual reality headsets. As of January 2019, Retinad operates as a subsidiary of LumiereVR.

Rival Theory

Convertible Note in 2015
Rival Theory Inc. is an Albuquerque, New Mexico-based company that specializes in artificial intelligence technology for the entertainment industry. Founded in 2011, the company develops AI solutions aimed at creating interactive characters for various applications, including advertising, video games, simulations, film, and media. Their RAIN AI engine has gained adoption by over 100,000 studios and developers worldwide, enabling the creation of sophisticated interactive characters based on both real and fictional personas. Rival Theory's Sentio technology further enhances its offerings by integrating human performance capture with AI-driven personality and decision-making, resulting in virtual humans capable of natural interactions in immersive environments like Virtual Reality. The company's tools cater to a diverse audience, including students, hobbyists, professional studios, and government entities.

Inverse

Seed Round in 2015
Inverse is an online media platform focused on curating content for a millennial male audience. It specializes in original reporting, news coverage, and insightful analysis, exploring emerging ideas, new technologies, and trends. By highlighting the perspectives of innovative thinkers and creators, Inverse seeks to engage its audience with unique insights into pop culture and everyday life. The platform aims to answer the question of what the future may hold, fostering a sense of curiosity and encouraging its readers to better understand and prepare for upcoming developments.

Clique

Series B in 2015
Clique Brands Inc. is a media and marketing company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2006. It operates several well-known brands, including Who What Wear, MyDomaine, Byrdie, CollegeFashionista, and Obsessee, targeting millennial women and Gen Z girls. Clique leverages data science alongside its editorial expertise to develop compelling content and products that resonate with its audience. The company offers two primary marketing services: CMG Studios, an in-house creative agency, and the INF Network, which represents over 55 top bloggers and influencers. These services facilitate integrated and native advertising programs that encourage consumer engagement and shopping. Notably, Clique launched a successful line of clothing, shoes, and accessories in collaboration with Target under the Who What Wear brand, solidifying its position in the retail market.

Payable

Seed Round in 2015
Payable helps thousands of contractors get paid faster and more efficiently. Much more than payments, we're on a mission to strengthen the 1099 workforce by making invoicing, work-tracking, onboarding, and calculating earnings and taxes as simple as possible for both contractors and the companies they work with. Apps are available for iOS, Android, and Web.

GeoCV

Convertible Note in 2015
GeoCV is a PropTech startup based in New York, specializing in 3D scanning technology for interiors using mobile devices equipped with 3D sensors. Founded in 2011 and originating from Moscow, the company offers a comprehensive solution that includes a mobile application for 3D scanning, cloud software for data processing, and a web service for visualizing and interacting with 3D models. Its Virtual Open House™ platform provides real estate professionals with tools for creating immersive 3D and 360° walkthroughs, complemented by features like textured floor plans and virtual staging. GeoCV aims to revolutionize the way spaces are represented, starting with the real estate sector and planning to expand into various B2B industries such as construction, interior design, and property management. The company's commitment to being hardware agnostic and fostering a shared economy of photographers positions it to capture growth opportunities in the evolving market for augmented and virtual reality applications.

Vicarious Surgical

Seed Round in 2015
Vicarious Surgical Inc. is a Massachusetts-based company that specializes in developing a robotic system for minimally invasive surgery, integrating virtual reality technology to enhance surgical precision. Founded in 2014, the company focuses on creating a surgical robot that allows surgeons to perform procedures with improved 3D visualization and accurate control. The Vicarious Surgical Robotic System is specifically designed for abdominal access and utilizes a single port for entry, aiming to streamline surgical processes and improve patient outcomes.

AltspaceVR

Series A in 2015
AltspaceVR is a virtual reality software company. AltspaceVR is bringing two-dimensional web content into shared virtual spaces, and extending the web to create fully holographic experiences. Through the software users will be able to watch streaming video, play games, and get work done, together and entirely inside of virtual reality. The software is powered by, and fully embraces, the modern open web.

Accelo

Seed Round in 2015
Accelo, the pioneer of Service Operations Automation (ServOps), streamlines operations from prospect through to payment through their integrated, cloud-based platform. Thousands of businesses use Accelo to run their critical client service delivery, boosting revenue and productivity and doubling profit margins.

BloomThat

Series A in 2015
BloomThat is an on-demand flower delivery service founded in 2013 in San Francisco by David Bladow, Matthew Schwab, and Chad Powell. The company specializes in providing next and same day delivery of handcrafted bouquets and curated goods, with prices starting around $32. BloomThat aims to celebrate life’s milestones and everyday moments by offering a fun and convenient way to send flowers. The service is currently available for immediate delivery in the San Francisco Bay Area, New York, and Los Angeles, with next-day delivery options available across the United States. BloomThat sources its flowers directly from farms, ensuring freshness and quality for customers looking to brighten someone’s day.

Rinse

Seed Round in 2015
Rinse is a national and global brand focused on clothing care, providing a convenient solution to the challenges of dry cleaning and laundry. It offers a range of services, including dry cleaning, launder and press, wash and fold, hang dry, repairs, leather cleaning, and clothing donations. The company utilizes a technology-driven platform that features smart scheduling for pickups and deliveries, ensuring a high-quality cleaning experience. By effectively managing the complexities of its operations, Rinse aims to standardize and improve the garment care process for consumers, allowing them to outsource their laundry needs with ease.

The Virtual Reality Company

Seed Round in 2015
The Virtual Reality Company is a content studio and production company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2014. It specializes in creating immersive virtual reality experiences that blend technology, art, and storytelling. The company focuses on developing narrative-driven content for both virtual and augmented reality platforms, including virtual concerts, engaging stories, and sports documentaries. Through its innovative approach, The Virtual Reality Company aims to deliver compelling experiences that captivate audiences worldwide.

Amelia Virtual Care

Seed Round in 2015
Psious develops a virtual reality platform designed to bring value to mental health treatment. The company's platform uses hyper-realistic virtual environments to treat anxiety disorders by means of virtual exposure therapy, enabling professionals to improve mental health therapies.

Retinad

Angel Round in 2015
Retinad Virtual Reality Inc. is a company based in Mont-Royal, Canada, that specializes in providing a Software-as-a-Service analytics platform tailored for virtual reality applications. Founded in 2014, the company offers a variety of services, including tracking, advertising, media placement, and the development of virtual reality content. Retinad's platform supports 360-degree VR media and features drag-and-drop plugin integration compatible with all major virtual reality headsets. As of January 2019, Retinad operates as a subsidiary of LumiereVR.

Planet

Series C in 2015
Planet Labs, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company specializing in Earth imaging and analytics. Founded by former NASA employees in 2010, Planet operates the largest fleet of compact, high-capability satellites designed to image the entire planet daily. This extensive satellite coverage provides customers with unprecedented access to geospatial insights, enabling them to make informed decisions based on real-time data. Planet's offerings include a diverse range of satellite imagery and analytical solutions, all accessible through an online platform equipped with tools for data analysis. With additional offices in Germany and Canada, the company serves a global network of customers and partners across more than 100 countries, delivering market-leading geospatial imagery for businesses, governments, researchers, and journalists. Planet's mission is to make visible and actionable the changes occurring on Earth, providing crucial information to understand the physical world.

Zeitview

Seed Round in 2015
Zeitview, formerly known as DroneBase, Inc., operates an online platform that specializes in aerial data analytics for various industries, including commercial real estate, property management, insurance, and construction. The company provides a comprehensive range of drone services, such as aerial photography, video production, and mapping, which are utilized for property inspections, insurance claims, and construction site monitoring. Zeitview also caters to sectors like renewable energy, telecommunications, and media by offering tailored drone solutions for inspections and lifecycle management. With a vast network of pilots and extensive experience, having completed over 100,000 commercial missions across more than 70 countries, Zeitview has established itself as a leading provider of aerial data services, helping enterprises make informed decisions regarding their critical assets. Based in Los Angeles, the company continues to innovate and expand its offerings to meet the diverse needs of its global clientele.

Gusto

Series B in 2015
Gusto is a company that provides a cloud-based platform designed for small and medium-sized businesses to manage payroll, benefits, and human resources. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, with an additional office in Denver, Gusto offers an array of services including payroll processing, health benefits, workers' compensation, and time tracking. The platform allows employers and employees to access payroll information from various devices, enabling features such as browsing pay stubs, reviewing tax forms, and verifying personal details. Gusto caters to a diverse clientele, including startups, coffee shops, medical practices, creative agencies, and law firms, aiming to simplify the administrative tasks associated with employee management.

White Raven

Venture Round in 2015
White Raven is an AI-based visual positioning software company for autonomous robots and cars that navigate in areas where GPS connectivity. The company's technology recognizes buildings, landmarks, and other objects in the physical world and can infer a moving camera’s location, direction, and what it’s looking at. It enables precise, fast, and frictionless navigation to highly specific locations e.g. a particular door, as opposed to an entire building, and is the basis for augmented reality experiences for drivers and passengers. White Raven develops visual search engines that identify unique points of interest in the outdoor urban environment and highlight them in AR. The engines are middleware between in-car infotainment systems and location-based services. The company specialized in classification and-real time analysis of visual signals generated by various sensors.

Reaction

Series A in 2015
Reaction, Inc. is an innovative product company that designs and manufactures hardware and software to (re)meet a basic human need: shelter.

Jopwell

Seed Round in 2015
Jopwell, Inc. is a career platform that connects underrepresented minority professionals and students, specifically Black, Latino/Hispanic, and Native American individuals, with various companies to enhance their career prospects. Founded in 2015 by former Goldman Sachs employees Porter Braswell and Ryan Williams, Jopwell facilitates access to employment opportunities across diverse industries, including technology, finance, education, and healthcare. The platform serves as a valuable resource for both candidates and companies, offering a talent pipeline that helps organizations recruit from backgrounds historically underrepresented in top-tier firms. Jopwell aims to empower individuals at all stages of their careers while promoting diversity in the workplace. Based in New York City, the company has received recognition for its innovative approach to enhancing professional opportunities and fostering a more inclusive workforce.

Written

Seed Round in 2015
Written.com helps brands build a highly-engaged, precision-targeted audience, while also helping bloggers build influence and monetize their top content. Written.com facilitates content licensing, content syndication, and sponsored content for top brands. Written.com is a network for bloggers who want to earn premium fees for their best content. Want to give your blog’s archive new life? Introduce your work to new audiences and new markets? Written.com is a more credible way to get paid, with no extra effort or risk.

Vantage.TV

Seed Round in 2015
Vantage.TV, founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, is transforming live events through its innovative platform that delivers virtual reality (VR) live streaming and video-on-demand (VOD) content. The platform allows fans to access their favorite artists anytime and from anywhere, enhancing the live event experience. It also fosters a vibrant social fan community and offers relevant commerce options to enhance user engagement. Artists and promoters benefit from new avenues to connect with fans profitably, while sponsors can create engaging experiences tailored to their target audiences. Additionally, third-party production teams can utilize Vantage.TV's VR Production Program to develop their own immersive VR experiences, further expanding the possibilities within the live event landscape.

FOVE

Seed Round in 2015
Fove, Inc. specializes in the design and manufacture of eye tracking virtual reality headsets. The company's flagship product, the FOVE0 Headset, enables users to navigate immersive 360° virtual environments using their eye movements, allowing for a new level of interaction with digital content. In addition to the FOVE0, Fove offers FOVE Healthcare, a VR device that incorporates self-check services for cognitive function through eye tracking technology, and NeU-VR, a headset that monitors both eye and brain activity. Fove, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Torrance, California, also has an office in Tokyo, Japan. The company develops applications that provide real-time information access for its devices, enhancing the user experience in virtual reality.

Tuition.io

Seed Round in 2015
Tuition.io, Inc. operates a platform designed to assist users in managing their student loan portfolios, including federal family education loans, federal direct loans, and private loans from various servicers. The platform enables employers to provide a valuable benefit that directly contributes to employees' student loan debt, enhancing their ability to attract, engage, and retain top talent. In addition to facilitating loan management, Tuition.io offers objective financial wellness education to help employees optimize their student debt. Founded in 2011 and based in Santa Monica, California, the company was previously known as Binksty before rebranding in July 2012.

Man Crates

Seed Round in 2014
Man Crates operates an e-commerce platform specializing in unique gifts for men, offering a variety of curated products packaged in wooden crates. Each crate is designed to provide an engaging unboxing experience, complete with a crowbar for opening, which adds an element of excitement and anticipation. The company prioritizes delivering impressive gifts rather than conventional options, ensuring that customers receive items that are memorable and enjoyable. By focusing on high-quality, personalized gifts, Man Crates aims to create a distinctive gifting experience that stands out in the market.

Bustle Digital Group

Series B in 2014
Bustle Digital Group operates a digital media platform targeting young readers, offering a broad spectrum of content that includes news, entertainment, lifestyle, fashion, and beauty. The platform aims to redefine women's interests by providing diverse and engaging material that resonates with its audience. Through a collection of energetic contributors, Bustle delivers smart and accessible content designed to keep readers informed and entertained, whether they are looking for the latest news updates or recommendations for leisure activities. The company seeks to create a comprehensive resource for readers and social fans, ensuring they can stay connected to the topics they care about in one convenient location.

Rinse

Seed Round in 2014
Rinse is a national and global brand focused on clothing care, providing a convenient solution to the challenges of dry cleaning and laundry. It offers a range of services, including dry cleaning, launder and press, wash and fold, hang dry, repairs, leather cleaning, and clothing donations. The company utilizes a technology-driven platform that features smart scheduling for pickups and deliveries, ensuring a high-quality cleaning experience. By effectively managing the complexities of its operations, Rinse aims to standardize and improve the garment care process for consumers, allowing them to outsource their laundry needs with ease.

Chat Sports

Venture Round in 2014
Chat Sports, Inc. is an online sports media company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in delivering personalized sports content to fans. Founded in 2009, it operates as a full-service sports media channel, producing over 20 hours of live video content each week across platforms like Facebook Live. With its mobile apps for iPhone and Android, Chat Sports has established itself as a leading brand in sports media on mobile devices. The company generates hundreds of original articles monthly and utilizes advanced curation technology to provide millions of fans with over 200,000 unique pieces of sports content from more than 2,000 sources. This extensive coverage includes news and updates on major American sports, reaching over 100 million sports fans each month.

Chat Sports

Seed Round in 2014
Chat Sports, Inc. is an online sports media company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in delivering personalized sports content to fans. Founded in 2009, it operates as a full-service sports media channel, producing over 20 hours of live video content each week across platforms like Facebook Live. With its mobile apps for iPhone and Android, Chat Sports has established itself as a leading brand in sports media on mobile devices. The company generates hundreds of original articles monthly and utilizes advanced curation technology to provide millions of fans with over 200,000 unique pieces of sports content from more than 2,000 sources. This extensive coverage includes news and updates on major American sports, reaching over 100 million sports fans each month.

Luxe

Seed Round in 2014
Luxe is a logistics platform focused on providing innovative real-time local services, starting with parking solutions. The Luxe app, available for iPhone, aims to enhance the parking experience by transforming it from a tedious necessity into a more enjoyable aspect of daily life. The company employs a skilled team with backgrounds from notable organizations, including Zynga, Tesla, Google, Yahoo, and Groupon. Luxe utilizes a fleet of pre-screened, friendly valets and offers access to numerous insured and secure indoor parking facilities. Their advanced technology platform monitors the entire parking process, ensuring a seamless experience from car drop-off to pick-up. By addressing the widespread challenge of urban parking, Luxe is setting a new standard in on-demand services.

ShipHawk

Series A in 2014
Headquartered in Santa Barbara, Calif., ShipHawk is shipping software for high volume shippers. Most businesses spend a ton of time and money trying to ship orders more efficiently. ShipHawk’s shipping software helps automate order fulfillment and eliminate worker decisions so businesses can take control of their warehouse operations. To learn more about ShipHawk, please visit https://shiphawk.com.

Andela

Seed Round in 2014
Andela is a global talent network that specializes in recruiting and managing software developers from emerging markets, particularly in Africa. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, the company provides training and mentorship to prepare developers for roles with companies worldwide. Through its platform, Andela connects leading organizations like GitHub and Cloudflare with highly skilled engineering talent, enabling businesses to scale their teams efficiently and cost-effectively. The company focuses on identifying the top 1% of software developers, fostering a network that empowers developers while facilitating job opportunities. Andela operates as a distributed organization across four continents and has garnered support from notable investors, including Generation Investment Management and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.

Augmate

Seed Round in 2014
Augmate Corporation is a New York-based company that develops an enterprise platform for managing industrial smart eyewear applications tailored for deskless workers. Established in 2013, Augmate offers a comprehensive IoT and wearable device management platform that facilitates the creation and deployment of cloud-based applications across various industries, including agriculture, automotive, aviation, construction, manufacturing, medical, and pharmaceuticals. The platform integrates advanced technologies such as IoT, blockchain, and AI, enabling organizations to securely manage and connect their wearable devices. Augmate's InnoVision program allows businesses to evaluate and pilot wearable technology in workplace settings, while its platform supports features like remote device management and secure data distribution, enhancing productivity and safety across the workforce. The company collaborates with notable hardware partners, including Google Glass and Vuzix, to deliver tailored solutions that optimize operational efficiency.

Hello Giggles

Seed Round in 2014
HelloGiggles is an entertainment and lifestyle brand founded by actress/musician Zooey Deschanel, producer Sophia Rossi and writer Molly McAleer in May 2011. The website is geared toward smart women (although men are always welcome) and covers topics in pop culture, love, friendship, female empowerment, careers, style, food and daily news important to women's lives. HelloGiggles.com is a positive online community with a strict "no gossip" policy. Reader contributions are welcome and published daily.

Expii

Seed Round in 2014
Expii, Inc. is an educational company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that focuses on making complex subjects like math and science more accessible to high school students. Established in 2014, Expii operates an interactive web portal that allows users to create and engage with lessons designed to simulate one-on-one tutoring experiences. The platform encourages crowd-sourcing of educational content, enabling users to rate and share the best explanations and techniques for various topics, particularly in mathematics. By leveraging technology and innovative algorithms, Expii aims to provide a comprehensive and interactive learning experience, offering valuable resources to help students understand challenging concepts without any cost.

AltspaceVR

Seed Round in 2014
AltspaceVR is a virtual reality software company. AltspaceVR is bringing two-dimensional web content into shared virtual spaces, and extending the web to create fully holographic experiences. Through the software users will be able to watch streaming video, play games, and get work done, together and entirely inside of virtual reality. The software is powered by, and fully embraces, the modern open web.

AuditFile

Venture Round in 2014
AuditFile, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing cloud-based auditing solutions for CPA firms and internal audit teams. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, AuditFile's platform streamlines the audit process by automating essential tasks, such as uploading trial balances and generating financial statements. The solution also incorporates proprietary algorithms designed to assist auditors in detecting potential fraud. Additionally, it offers tools for tracking firm metrics, which enhances operational efficiency, and is compatible with various devices, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktop computers. The company was previously known as Gastke Inc. before rebranding in March 2015.

Matterport

Series B in 2014
Matterport is a technology company that operates a cloud-based platform designed to create 3D and virtual reality models of real-world spaces. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the company enables users to capture, modify, and share digital representations of environments through its proprietary 3D camera, which captures both visual and spatial data. The platform includes Matterport Cloud for hosting and processing, as well as tools such as Matterport Spaces and a web-based 3D player that allow users to navigate and visualize these models. Matterport's offerings facilitate immersive experiences in various applications, including real estate and architecture, allowing users to explore and interact with multi-dimensional spaces online.

Partnered

Seed Round in 2014
Partnered is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2010 that specializes in sponsorship management and partnership solutions for enterprise B2B companies. It provides a platform that enables users to efficiently manage sales partnerships by identifying prospect and customer overlaps through secure connections to shared customer relationship management systems. One of its key offerings, the MANAGE tool, facilitates the submission of sponsorship requests, collaboration on decision-making, and management of existing sponsorship relationships. Partnered aims to simplify and enhance the productivity of partner collaborations, making it easier for sales teams to work together and gain insights into how partnerships impact their sales pipeline.

Sols

Series A in 2014
Sols, Inc. specializes in providing customized orthotic insoles designed to enhance foot support and address alignment issues. Founded in 2013 and based in New York City, the company offers two primary products: SOLSRx, which are medical-grade 3D printed orthotics, and ExoSOLS, custom insoles available directly to consumers. Sols utilizes an advanced software platform that employs computer vision and machine learning to create precise 3D models of an individual's foot anatomy, ensuring a tailored fit. This innovative approach not only promotes proper gait and relieves pressure on the plantar fascia but also aims to reduce shoe size-related returns in the footwear industry. As of 2017, Sols operates as a subsidiary of Aetrex Worldwide, Inc.

Tuition.io

Seed Round in 2014
Tuition.io, Inc. operates a platform designed to assist users in managing their student loan portfolios, including federal family education loans, federal direct loans, and private loans from various servicers. The platform enables employers to provide a valuable benefit that directly contributes to employees' student loan debt, enhancing their ability to attract, engage, and retain top talent. In addition to facilitating loan management, Tuition.io offers objective financial wellness education to help employees optimize their student debt. Founded in 2011 and based in Santa Monica, California, the company was previously known as Binksty before rebranding in July 2012.

Chubbies

Venture Round in 2014
Chubbies Inc., based in San Francisco, California, specializes in the manufacturing and sale of men's shorts, swim trunks, and casual apparel, including athleisure wear and accessories for both men and children. Founded in 2011, the company operates primarily through its eCommerce platform, which offers a range of products designed for comfort and style. Chubbies emphasizes customer service by providing free three-day shipping and easy returns. All products are exclusively available on the Chubbies website, where the company employs social advertising campaigns and dedicated customer service lines to enhance the shopping experience.

Reaction

Seed Round in 2014
Reaction, Inc. is an innovative product company that designs and manufactures hardware and software to (re)meet a basic human need: shelter.

Apartment List

Secondary Market in 2014
Apartment List is a smart, simple, and seamless renting platform that’s dedicated to making the process fair and transparent for all. Their mission is to build a better world of renting for everyone, to get rid of the pain and complexity, and makes it more personal, flexible, and transparent. They make finding a home to love easy and enjoyable, with a personally curated search feature that gets to know the individual. It was incorporated in 2009 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Sols

Seed Round in 2013
Sols, Inc. specializes in providing customized orthotic insoles designed to enhance foot support and address alignment issues. Founded in 2013 and based in New York City, the company offers two primary products: SOLSRx, which are medical-grade 3D printed orthotics, and ExoSOLS, custom insoles available directly to consumers. Sols utilizes an advanced software platform that employs computer vision and machine learning to create precise 3D models of an individual's foot anatomy, ensuring a tailored fit. This innovative approach not only promotes proper gait and relieves pressure on the plantar fascia but also aims to reduce shoe size-related returns in the footwear industry. As of 2017, Sols operates as a subsidiary of Aetrex Worldwide, Inc.

Freight Farms

Seed Round in 2013
Freight Farms, Inc. specializes in the manufacturing of hydroponic crop production units housed in up-cycled shipping containers. Their flagship product, the Leafy Green Machine, allows for the cultivation of various crops, including herbs like mint and basil, as well as a range of lettuces and hearty greens such as kale and cabbage. This innovative farming solution enables high-yield production in any climate and season, making fresh, quality food accessible in areas where traditional agriculture may be challenging. Freight Farms serves a diverse clientele, including business owners, soil farmers, educational institutions, municipalities, and non-profits across the United States, Canada, and Europe. Founded in 2010 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company aims to foster local food economies and sustainable food systems through its advanced vertical farming technology.

AuditFile

Venture Round in 2013
AuditFile, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing cloud-based auditing solutions for CPA firms and internal audit teams. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, AuditFile's platform streamlines the audit process by automating essential tasks, such as uploading trial balances and generating financial statements. The solution also incorporates proprietary algorithms designed to assist auditors in detecting potential fraud. Additionally, it offers tools for tracking firm metrics, which enhances operational efficiency, and is compatible with various devices, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktop computers. The company was previously known as Gastke Inc. before rebranding in March 2015.

Robinhood

Seed Round in 2013
Robinhood Financial LLC is an online discount stock brokerage based in Menlo Park, California, providing self-directed investors with a platform to trade stocks, options, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and cryptocurrencies without paying commissions. Founded in 2013 by Vladimir Tenev and Baiju Bhatt, the company aims to democratize access to financial markets, making trading more accessible and user-friendly through its mobile application. Robinhood's services include not only equity and cryptocurrency trading but also features like dividend reinvestment, fractional shares, and IPO access. The company generates revenue primarily through transaction-based fees by routing user orders to market makers. As a subsidiary of Robinhood Markets, Inc., it continuously evolves its offerings by integrating proprietary technology into its app-based platform.

Butter

Seed Round in 2013
Butter is a unique platform that facilitates the formation of friendships through shared interests in photography and messaging. By connecting users from diverse backgrounds, the app fosters meaningful relationships worldwide. Additionally, Butter boasts a talented production team known for delivering high-quality work across the advertising and entertainment sectors. The company has established a solid reputation by collaborating with prominent organizations, including major film studios and television networks, thereby reinforcing its commitment to excellence in service and creativity.

Verbling

Seed Round in 2013
Verbling, Inc. is an online platform that connects language learners with professional teachers through video chat, facilitating personalized language lessons. Founded in 2011 and based in Palo Alto, California, Verbling's mission is to empower individuals worldwide to achieve fluency in foreign languages. The platform allows users to interact directly with vetted teachers, who are available around the clock across various time zones. Verbling maintains high standards for its educators, resulting in an average student rating of 4.9 out of 5. As of January 2020, Verbling operates as a subsidiary of Busuu Limited, enhancing its reach in the e-learning space.

Pixlee

Seed Round in 2013
Pixlee, Inc. is a visual marketing platform that empowers brands to utilize real customer photos and videos for marketing and sales. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company collaborates with over 150 brands, including Kenneth Cole, Levi Strauss, and Sonos, to create authentic marketing experiences that strengthen customer relationships. Pixlee's platform allows users to curate customer-generated content in real-time, manage permission rights, and seamlessly integrate this content into various marketing channels. By optimizing user-generated content performance through advanced display technology and built-in A/B testing, Pixlee enhances the shopping experience across multiple platforms. The effectiveness of this approach is evident, as customers engaging with Pixlee-managed content are twice as likely to make a purchase. Pixlee serves diverse industries, including footwear, apparel, travel, and consumer packaged goods, and has expanded its presence with offices in New York and Toronto.

Open Me

Seed Round in 2013
Open Me, Inc. is a greeting card company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2013. The company specializes in providing customers with the ability to send both printed greeting cards and eCards, featuring a wide range of occasions such as birthdays, baby announcements, expressions of love, and messages of encouragement. Customers can personalize their cards with photos and personal notes, which adds a thoughtful touch to their communications. Open Me collaborates with talented artists globally to design unique cards, offering various customization and delivery options. As of May 2015, Open Me operates as a subsidiary of Rowl, Inc.

AngelList

Series A in 2013
AngelList is a platform that connects startups, angel investors, and job-seekers, aiming to democratize the investment process. Founded in 2010 by Babak Nivi and Naval Ravikant and headquartered in San Francisco, AngelList facilitates fundraising, recruitment, and product launches for startups. The platform has a significant impact on the startup ecosystem, having funded numerous companies and made hundreds of thousands of introductions between job-seekers and startups. It operates several subsidiaries, including AngelList Venture and AngelList Talent, and has a portfolio that includes over 20 unicorns. Additionally, AngelList has supported the launch of more than 100,000 products, playing a crucial role in shaping the future of technology.

Matterport

Series A in 2013
Matterport is a technology company that operates a cloud-based platform designed to create 3D and virtual reality models of real-world spaces. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the company enables users to capture, modify, and share digital representations of environments through its proprietary 3D camera, which captures both visual and spatial data. The platform includes Matterport Cloud for hosting and processing, as well as tools such as Matterport Spaces and a web-based 3D player that allow users to navigate and visualize these models. Matterport's offerings facilitate immersive experiences in various applications, including real estate and architecture, allowing users to explore and interact with multi-dimensional spaces online.

Robinhood

Seed Round in 2013
Robinhood Financial LLC is an online discount stock brokerage based in Menlo Park, California, providing self-directed investors with a platform to trade stocks, options, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and cryptocurrencies without paying commissions. Founded in 2013 by Vladimir Tenev and Baiju Bhatt, the company aims to democratize access to financial markets, making trading more accessible and user-friendly through its mobile application. Robinhood's services include not only equity and cryptocurrency trading but also features like dividend reinvestment, fractional shares, and IPO access. The company generates revenue primarily through transaction-based fees by routing user orders to market makers. As a subsidiary of Robinhood Markets, Inc., it continuously evolves its offerings by integrating proprietary technology into its app-based platform.

Buttercoin

Seed Round in 2013
Buttercoin is an open source, high-volume digital trading engine used to arrange trades in an order book.

Bustle Digital Group

Series A in 2013
Bustle Digital Group operates a digital media platform targeting young readers, offering a broad spectrum of content that includes news, entertainment, lifestyle, fashion, and beauty. The platform aims to redefine women's interests by providing diverse and engaging material that resonates with its audience. Through a collection of energetic contributors, Bustle delivers smart and accessible content designed to keep readers informed and entertained, whether they are looking for the latest news updates or recommendations for leisure activities. The company seeks to create a comprehensive resource for readers and social fans, ensuring they can stay connected to the topics they care about in one convenient location.

Boosted USA

Seed Round in 2013
Boosted, Inc. specializes in designing and manufacturing electric skateboards that feature wireless handheld controls. Established in 2012 and based in Mountain View, California, the company markets its products across the United States, Canada, and internationally. Boosted's electric skateboards are characterized by their powerful performance and lightweight design, making them suitable for both recreational use and commuting. The product line includes various models equipped with multiple ride modes, advanced belt drive systems, two battery options, and robust braking systems, allowing customers to customize their riding experience. The company also operates battery recycling centers in the United States to support sustainable practices.

Patreon

Seed Round in 2013
Patreon Inc. operates a membership platform designed to help content creators and artists fund their work. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, California, Patreon.com facilitates connections between users and provides access to various types of content, including videos, photographs, artwork, audio clips, and more. The platform allows patrons to pledge support to their favorite creators on a recurring basis, thereby empowering a new generation of artists to earn a living from their passions. By enabling direct financial support from fans, Patreon fosters a sustainable ecosystem for creative individuals to thrive.

Able Lending

Series A in 2013
Able Lending, based in Austin, Texas, offers online lending services tailored to small businesses in the United States. Founded in 2011, the company provides various loan products, including the Able Start loan, which facilitates funding through support from friends and family; the Able Growth loan for businesses seeking to expand; and the Able Refi loan, designed to refinance high-interest debt and improve cash flow. Able Lending aims to be a cost-effective option for borrowers, with average savings of $31,000 on loans ranging from $25,000 to $1,000,000. The company emphasizes not only providing loans but also connecting entrepreneurs with community resources and expert advice to foster growth.

Propeller

Seed Round in 2013
Propeller is a web platform to quickly create and update apps with an intuitive drag-and-drop interface. No code, no problem — even with no design or programming experience, you can make something beautiful.

Revel Systems

Series B in 2013
Revel Systems, Inc. is a provider of point of sale (POS) and business management system solutions, established in 2010 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with additional offices in various locations worldwide. The company specializes in developing an iOS-based POS system that combines cloud technology with the mobility of the Apple iPad. Revel Systems offers a comprehensive hardware suite, including iPads, POS printers, barcode scanners, and various peripherals, alongside a software platform that features integrated payroll, inventory tracking, and customer relationship management. Its solutions cater to a diverse range of industries, including restaurants, retail, grocery stores, and more. The introduction of the Revel Marketplace allows users to enhance their POS experience by integrating third-party services such as mobile payments and online ordering, thus streamlining business operations and reporting into a single platform.

Lantern

Seed Round in 2013
Finding emotional well-being during life’s twists and turns isn’t easy. Accessing care is at best expensive, and at worst completely out of reach. And that’s where Lantern comes in. Founded in 2012 in San Francisco, they’re a team of researchers, technologists, and clinicians translating clinical research and expertise into simple, effective web and mobile programs based in cognitive behavioral therapy. They’re not about unrealistic promises or get-happy-quick schemes. They’re about removing the stigma and barriers that prevent people from strengthening their emotional selves, offering a holistic approach to making every day better. They envision a world in which people think differently about their mental health–where they feel empowered to take a simple step toward self-improvement. They’re on a mission to make this happen, and they hope you’ll join us.

Hullabalu

Seed Round in 2013
Hullabalu is a New York City-based company focused on creating engaging stories for children that promote strong values and positive character development. Drawing inspiration from fantastical worlds and classic tales, Hullabalu develops original story series featuring a cast of characters, vibrant illustrations, music, and interactive activities. Their approach aims to provide children with enjoyable narratives that not only entertain but also instill meaningful lessons and values.

Fashion Project

Seed Round in 2013
Fashion Project, Inc. is an online platform that allows members to donate clothing and shop for causes they are passionate about. The company offers a range of items, including apparel, shoes, and accessories, with many products donated by celebrities and philanthropists. Members can purchase various clothing types such as dresses, denims, jackets, and footwear, while the majority of the proceeds from sales are directed to charitable organizations. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Fashion Project also provides opportunities for clients to initiate fundraising programs, enhancing its commitment to philanthropy. The company was previously known as Swapfish, Inc. before rebranding in June 2012.

Friendemic

Seed Round in 2013
Friendemic specializes in social media and online reputation management for small to medium-sized businesses. The company offers a comprehensive service that includes strategy development and execution of social media campaigns, alongside an online reviews management solution. Friendemic operates with a dedicated team that monitors and responds to customer interactions every day of the year. Additionally, the firm has developed a social advertising platform known as Social Drive, which enhances brand engagement and lead generation. Through its services, Friendemic helps clients improve their social media marketing efforts, increase foot traffic, and manage their online reputations effectively.

Locality

Seed Round in 2013
Locality does for local services what Kayak does for air travel. Locality shows consumers every service that’s available around them in a way that makes it easy to find the right one for them. Whether it’s finding the best yoga class in a new city or searching for a spontaneous mani-pedi near the office, Locality connects consumers to services for everyday life, giving them the power to find services wherever they are, whenever they need information.

Matterport

Series A in 2013
Matterport is a technology company that operates a cloud-based platform designed to create 3D and virtual reality models of real-world spaces. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the company enables users to capture, modify, and share digital representations of environments through its proprietary 3D camera, which captures both visual and spatial data. The platform includes Matterport Cloud for hosting and processing, as well as tools such as Matterport Spaces and a web-based 3D player that allow users to navigate and visualize these models. Matterport's offerings facilitate immersive experiences in various applications, including real estate and architecture, allowing users to explore and interact with multi-dimensional spaces online.

ONEHOPE

Series B in 2013
ONEHOPE, Inc. is a social enterprise based in Santa Ana, California, founded in 2006. The company operates vineyards and produces a variety of wines, including red, white, rosé, and sparkling options. Its products are distributed through hotels, restaurants, bars, and retail stores across the United States, as well as internationally through distributors in China and Puerto Rico. Additionally, ONEHOPE sells wine and other products, such as gourmet coffee, apparel, and gift items, through its online portal. A distinctive feature of ONEHOPE is its commitment to philanthropy; the company donates half of its profits to charitable organizations and social causes, allowing customers to contribute to meaningful initiatives while enjoying quality wine.

Tuition.io

Seed Round in 2013
Tuition.io, Inc. operates a platform designed to assist users in managing their student loan portfolios, including federal family education loans, federal direct loans, and private loans from various servicers. The platform enables employers to provide a valuable benefit that directly contributes to employees' student loan debt, enhancing their ability to attract, engage, and retain top talent. In addition to facilitating loan management, Tuition.io offers objective financial wellness education to help employees optimize their student debt. Founded in 2011 and based in Santa Monica, California, the company was previously known as Binksty before rebranding in July 2012.

Codeship

Seed Round in 2013
Codeship Inc. is a provider of hosted continuous integration solutions that specialize in automating the build, testing, and deployment of Docker-based applications. Founded in 2011 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Vienna, Austria, the company aims to streamline development cycles for software companies, thereby reducing the risk of bugs and fostering innovation. By managing the testing and release processes, Codeship allows developers to focus on creating better products more quickly. In January 2013, the company changed its name from Railsonfire Limited and, as of February 2018, operates as a subsidiary of CloudBees, Inc.

Bloodhound

Series A in 2013
Bloodhound offers a mobile application designed for lead management at trade shows and conferences, allowing users to scan badges, barcodes, and business cards using their smartphones. The app facilitates easy follow-up and organizes leads through a web dashboard, which can be exported to customer relationship management systems. This streamlined process eliminates the need for manual data entry and traditional badge scanners, enhancing the return on investment for event participants. Bloodhound has been utilized at over 2,500 events in 75 countries since its founding in 2011. The company received $4.5 million in Series A funding in 2013, supported by notable investors.

Apptopia

Seed Round in 2013
Apptopia, Inc. provides data and insights for mobile applications. The company provides downloads, revenues, and actives user data for every mobile application in the world. It also offers advertising optimization, product and market research, competitive intelligence and benchmarking, and monetization analysis for application developers; sales intelligence, lead generation, and market analysis for Ad networks and SDK companies; and deal discovery, due diligence, and market and trend analysis for investors and VC firms. The company was incorporated in 2011 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.
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