Splice is a music creation platform that empowers music creators by providing a comprehensive suite of tools for music production. It features an extensive library of high-quality licensed samples and utilizes advanced artificial intelligence to facilitate sound discovery and inspiration. The platform supports collaboration among musicians, allowing them to store, save, and share music project files in the cloud. Additionally, Splice offers affordable access to plugins and digital audio workstations (DAWs) through a rent-to-own marketplace, making professional music production more accessible. Based in New York and co-founded by Steve Martocci and Matt Aimonetti, Splice is led by CEO Kakul Srivastava and aims to enhance the creative process for musicians across various mediums, including broadcasting, independent films, and commercials.
MiTu Network
Series A in 2012
MiTĂș is a Latino lifestyle network that specializes in health, beauty, food, family, home, and pop culture. It aggregates content from over 1,200 partners, attracting an audience that generates approximately 400 million views monthly. The platform is designed to connect brands, buyers, and creators with Latino youth in America, offering lifestyle programming tailored for a bilingual audience. As a division of Latido Networks, which targets Hispanic audiences under GoDigital Media Group, MiTĂș aims to enhance the video experience for Latino users while fostering engagement with diverse content.
Clipboard
Seed Round in 2011
Clipboard, founded by Gary William Flake in January 2011, offers an online clipping service that allows users to save and store parts of web pages while maintaining their functionality. The platform was designed to simplify the process of saving online content, moving away from traditional methods such as emailing or creating documents. By providing an easy-to-use tool for organizing digital information, Clipboard aims to enhance user engagement in curating their online experiences. The service has gained traction, with 140,000 users creating approximately 3 million clips before its acquisition in May 2013. Clipboard's mission centers on helping individuals efficiently manage their online lives in a way that reflects their personal interests and preferences.
The Climate Corporation (Bayer Crop Science)
Series B in 2011
The Climate Corporation focuses on supporting farmers globally by providing advanced software, hardware, and insurance products designed to enhance agricultural operations. The company utilizes its proprietary Climate Technology Platform, which integrates hyper-local weather monitoring, agronomic modeling, and high-resolution weather simulations. This platform powers its mobile software-as-a-service solutions, Climate Basic and Climate Pro, which assist farmers in making informed decisions to increase profitability. In addition to these technological offerings, The Climate Corporation also provides insurance products to safeguard agriculture businesses against the financial impacts of adverse weather conditions.