Serato
Acquisition in 2025
Serato, established in 1998 by Steve West and AJ Bertenshaw in Auckland, New Zealand, specializes in developing professional-grade audio software for DJs and musicians. Their software enables users to remix music and create new compositions, catering to the needs of professional musicians worldwide.
WholesalePet.com
Acquisition in 2024
WholesalePet.com is an online platform established in 2001, headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. The company specializes in wholesale distribution of a wide array of pet products, serving primarily independent retail stores. Their extensive product offerings include beds, crates, feeding supplies, grooming items, health and safety products, cat and dog-specific merchandise, small animal products, horse supplies, and various accessories for pets and pet lovers. WholesalePet.com facilitates purchases from a diverse range of manufacturers and distributors through its network of specialty distributors, making it the leading supplier to independent retailers in the pet product industry.
Letterboxd
Acquisition in 2023
Letterboxd is a social networking platform catering to film enthusiasts, allowing users to express their tastes and recommendations in cinema. The application serves as a personal diary where users can track films they have watched, write reviews, and create lists of their favorite movies. It also fosters community interaction among cinephiles, facilitating discussions and sharing of opinions. Letterboxd offers paid subscription options that grant access to additional features, including details on annual viewing statistics, notifications for films available on streaming services, and the ability to customize film posters. Through its user-friendly interface, Letterboxd enhances the film-watching experience and connects individuals who share a passion for cinema.
HappyFunCorp
Acquisition in 2023
HappyFunCorp is a provider of software engineering services focused on developing innovative digital products for a diverse range of clients, from startups to large enterprises. The company specializes in designing, engineering, and prototyping products, as well as offering technical project management. With a team of over 60 skilled engineers, designers, and product architects, HappyFunCorp emphasizes a human-centered approach to technology and product development. They assist clients in building web and mobile applications, addressing complex technical challenges, and navigating digital transformation projects. HappyFunCorp's commitment to collaboration and client-centric solutions allows them to effectively support businesses in enhancing their operations and accelerating their product development timelines.
Vrify is an information technology and services company based in Vancouver, specializing in project presentation management tools that enhance communication between businesses and their clients. The company offers a suite of innovative features, including a photography system, product editor, satellite imagery, and interactive 3D models. These tools are designed to transform complex data into engaging content, allowing investors and stakeholders to visualize a project's operational success. By simplifying information and making it more accessible, Vrify enables businesses to effectively leverage existing content and create customized experiences for their audience.
Yield Exchange
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Yield Exchange is a B2B SaaS platform that provides a marketplace for municipalities, universities, school boards, hospitals, and large corporations to access competitive Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) rates. The platform facilitates a transparent and efficient process for organizations to browse and negotiate GICs from various financial institutions. By offering real-time notifications of market activity, Yield Exchange enables clients to concentrate on investment opportunities that meet their liquidity requirements. The company aims to streamline the investment process, allowing users to make informed decisions with ease.
Frontly
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Frontly is a developer of a no-code internal admin tooling platform that enables businesses to create custom web applications efficiently. This platform allows users to build functional web apps directly from their data sources without the need for coding, thereby addressing specific business challenges quickly. By simplifying the application development process, Frontly helps organizations scale operations more rapidly, reduce costs, and concentrate on back-end development.
Replayz (ACQUIRED in Nov/24)
Pre Seed Round in 2022
ReplayzIQ has defined the next wave of Conversational Intelligence. - Auto scores thousands of sales calls with one click (7x more accurately than humans) - Auto scores your team’s sales calls daily - Tells you why your team win deals - Creates a custom coaching plan to increase conversion - Creates a self serve custom coaching plan & library for each sales rep
Newton.co
Series B in 2022
Newton.co is a cryptocurrency trading platform that buys and sells sell Bitcoin and Ethereum instantly from iPhone, Android, or web apps. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Frosty
Acquisition in 2021
Frosty is an advertising and marketing services company located in Victoria, British Columbia. It specializes in delivering creative direction, brand design, and comprehensive marketing strategies to its clients. By focusing on innovative campaigns, Frosty aims to foster genuine engagement between brands and their audiences, enhancing the overall effectiveness of marketing efforts.
Float Financial
Series A in 2021
Float offers modern financial services, powerful software and industry-leading support designed for every company and stage of growth. Our product suite includes corporate cards, bill pay, expense management and high-yield accounts, giving finance teams everything they need to manage spending and cash flow efficiently.
Medimap
Seed Round in 2021
Medimap is a digital platform that enhances access to medical care by connecting patients with healthcare professionals. It serves as a centralized resource where users can conveniently check availability and schedule appointments with a variety of local care providers, including walk-in clinics and allied health services. By offering real-time information on wait times and appointment slots, Medimap aims to streamline the patient experience and facilitate quicker access to necessary medical services. This innovative approach is designed to revolutionize how individuals engage with healthcare, ultimately improving treatment access for the community.
AeroPress
Venture Round in 2021
AeroPress Inc., established in 2005, specializes in the manufacture and global distribution of its signature AeroPress coffee maker. This compact device produces one to three cups of coffee within a minute, employing a unique full immersion process that presses coffee grounds through a micro-filter. Headquartered in California, AeroPress has made significant strides, with its products now available in over 80 countries worldwide.
Parkday
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Parkday is a consumer application designed to facilitate the ordering of everyday meals in workplace settings. The company focuses on promoting healthy and sustainable eating habits among employees by providing personalized meal options tailored to individual dietary needs. Utilizing advanced data science and recommendation algorithms, Parkday’s platform connects users with local food partners to create ready-to-eat meals. This innovative approach not only enhances employees' food choices but also supports organizations in maintaining a healthy work environment and fostering team cohesion around shared meals.
Float Financial
Seed Round in 2021
Float offers modern financial services, powerful software and industry-leading support designed for every company and stage of growth. Our product suite includes corporate cards, bill pay, expense management and high-yield accounts, giving finance teams everything they need to manage spending and cash flow efficiently.
Defined
Seed Round in 2021
Defined is a data platform that facilitates access to on-chain data and enables interactions across various blockchains and decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols. The platform offers tools for users to efficiently trade cryptocurrencies, find trades, and export transaction history while providing an accurate cost basis for accounting purposes. Additionally, Defined helps users manage yields across different networks and curate governance proposals for tokens, enhancing the overall trading experience in the cryptocurrency ecosystem.
Plasmic
Venture Round in 2021
Plasmic is a technology company that offers a modern, user-friendly platform for building visually appealing web interfaces. Its headless CMS enables teams of varying technical skill levels to collaborate effectively, creating stunning visual content and pages without extensive coding knowledge. Plasmic seamlessly integrates into existing tech stacks, empowering users to build production-ready components efficiently. It caters to a wide range of clients, from boutique brands to Fortune 500 companies, helping them accelerate their development processes.
SoleSavy
Seed Round in 2021
SoleSavy is a community-driven platform focused on sneaker enthusiasts and collectors. It aims to make sneaker collecting more accessible by providing a comprehensive marketplace that connects passionate individuals. The company offers educational resources, including video courses and personalized training, to help members navigate sneaker buying effectively. Additionally, SoleSavy enhances the user experience through weekly giveaways, coupons, and instant links to purchase sneakers, enabling customers to access limited-edition releases directly without incurring premium resale prices. By fostering a supportive environment, SoleSavy brings together like-minded individuals while simplifying the sneaker acquisition process.
Beam is a Paris-based software startup founded in 2019 that focuses on developing an application designed to automatically generate notes that summarize and classify knowledge gathered during online browsing. The company's innovative platform enables users to collect and organize their thoughts and experiences, facilitating knowledge sharing among Beam users. By improving the way individuals manage and share information, Beam aims to enhance the overall learning experience.
Memberstack
Seed Round in 2020
Memberstack Inc. is a no-code membership platform that empowers users to incorporate paid user accounts and paywalls into their existing websites. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Williamsburg, Virginia, the company provides essential features such as user signup, login functionality, gated content, secure payment processing, and integration solutions. Designed primarily for Webflow developers, Memberstack streamlines the process of launching custom software, helping businesses reduce complexity and costs while maintaining high design and functionality standards.
Button
Acquisition in 2020
Button Inc. designs and develops software solutions, focusing on creating transparent, scalable, and value-driven products. Founded in 2018, the company is headquartered in Victoria, Canada, and has an additional office in Markham, Canada. Button aims to deliver innovative technology that meets the needs of its clients while fostering a commitment to quality and efficiency in its offerings.
VOICEOVERS.com
Acquisition in 2020
VOICEOVERS.com, the voiceover marketplace for the voice first world. Serving advertising and creative professionals, developers and businesses. AI is utilized from discovery, purchasing and fulfillment of all projects that require a custom voice including smart voice assistants, IVRs, commercials, animation, eLearning, explainer videos and much more. The VOICEOVERS.com founding team is comprised of tech and voice industry veterans who have emerged as leading experts in VUI/VUX.
TAGS is an innovative e-commerce platform that facilitates shopping through text at sports events and concerts. The platform allows users to shop by utilizing shoppable hashtags, enabling them to quickly purchase products by sending a text message. TAGS streamlines the shopping experience by providing essential product information, including name, price, image, and inventory, all within a branded interface that enhances customer engagement. This approach empowers businesses to manage their e-commerce capabilities and customer relationships effectively without the complexities of maintaining a traditional website or incurring associated costs for updates and advertising.
Supercast
Seed Round in 2020
Supercast is a United States-based startup that provides a platform for podcast creators to monetize their content through premium subscriptions. The company offers a subscription podcasting product that allows users to share exclusive podcast content with their audience, deliver an ad-free listening experience, and sell access to their back catalog. Additionally, Supercast enables creators to add private podcasts for existing members and offers features that support professional development and courses. By focusing on subscription revenue, Supercast aims to help podcasters grow their subscriber base and enhance their overall earnings.
Uppercase
Venture Round in 2020
Uppercase is a retail solutions company founded in 2016 and based in New York, New York. It specializes in helping brands establish and enhance their retail presence through a comprehensive suite of services. Uppercase provides a marketplace for short-term retail space and offers tech-enabled stores, allowing brands to launch, measure, and improve their operations in key markets such as New York City, Los Angeles, Toronto, and Vancouver. The company integrates various aspects of the retail process, including real estate, store build-outs, analytics, and staffing, to create a seamless experience for brands. By leveraging data-driven insights, Uppercase enables businesses to efficiently navigate their retail journey and achieve success in a competitive landscape.
Makerpad
Venture Round in 2020
Makerpad is a software development platform that empowers users to create applications and websites without the need for coding skills. By offering expert-led boot camps and structured lessons, the company provides comprehensive guidance on building projects and automating tasks in the workplace. This approach enables individuals and businesses to efficiently launch side projects and enhance their technological capabilities, making the process of entering the tech space more accessible and streamlined.
Woven
Venture Round in 2020
Woven Software, Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Mountain View, California, offers a sophisticated calendar application designed for busy professionals. The application enhances event planning by visualizing calendar events on a map and calculating necessary travel times, allowing users to efficiently schedule their days. It facilitates collaboration on event times and locations through various communication platforms, such as email and messaging services, reducing the complications often associated with scheduling. By integrating with existing systems like G-Suite and Office365, Woven enriches users' calendar management experience, streamlining the organization of meetings and events while ensuring access to relevant information before, during, and after these engagements.
Signal Advisors
Venture Round in 2020
Signal Advisors, established in 2018 and headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, is an insurance marketing organization that operates a tech-enabled platform for independent financial advisors. The company specializes in the distribution of life insurance and annuity products, streamlining processes such as licensing, contracting, new business submission, case design, marketing analytics, and compliance. Notably, Signal Advisors facilitates swift commission payments, within one day of application submission, at no additional cost to agents. By combining industry expertise, technology, and efficient processes, the company aims to empower financial advisors to grow and scale their businesses effectively.
Mayday
Venture Round in 2020
Mayday Labs Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in designing and developing wellness and productivity software solutions. Founded in 2018, the company focuses on creating an AI-assisted scheduling tool that helps users organize and optimize their time effectively. This tool analyzes how time is allocated across various activities and offers calendar management features, including automatic travel time scheduling. By providing personalized assistance and recommendations for daily time management, Mayday Labs aims to enhance productivity and adapt to changing schedules, enabling users to manage their time more efficiently.
Ride Home Media
Seed Round in 2019
Ride Home Media, LLC, founded in 2019 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, operates an online platform that produces daily news podcasts aimed at busy individuals seeking to stay informed. The company offers a variety of podcasts, including the Election Ride Home, which covers presidential campaigns; the Celeb News Ride Home, providing updates on celebrities and influencers; and the Techmeme Ride Home, delivering daily briefings on technology news from Silicon Valley. These podcasts are designed to cater to decision-makers and influencers in the technology sector, allowing listeners to stay updated on key developments during their evening commutes.
The Logic
Seed Round in 2019
The Logic Inc. is a Canadian digital news platform founded in 2018 and headquartered in Toronto. The company focuses on providing in-depth reporting about the innovation economy, including coverage of technology, organizations, policies, and influential individuals driving transformational change. With a subscription-based model, The Logic aims to foster important conversations about the future of Canada by prioritizing its readers over advertisers. The platform offers a range of content, including news articles and interviews, designed to keep readers informed about significant political and economic developments. Through its commitment to quality journalism, The Logic seeks to contribute positively to the Canadian socio-economic landscape.
Meteor Software
Acquisition in 2019
Meteor Development Group Inc. operates Meteor, an open-source JavaScript application platform designed for software developers to create web and mobile applications. The platform provides data hosting capabilities, allowing companies to develop real-time applications utilizing modern API technologies. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company aims to simplify the application development process, making it more accessible to a broader audience. Meteor's commitment to enhancing developer experience is reflected in its flexible and remote-first work culture, fostering a collaborative environment among its global team.
Pitch is a collaborative presentation software company founded in 2018 by the team behind Wunderlist. It offers a platform designed to enhance teamwork and streamline the presentation creation process. By focusing on real-time communication and smart workflows, Pitch enables users to develop visually appealing presentations using customizable templates. The platform integrates web technologies and data, allowing teams to collaborate effectively on content for various purposes, such as team meetings and sales decks. Notable brands like Slack and Framer utilize Pitch, which aims to improve productivity by reducing the time spent on presentation design. Since its inception, Pitch has raised $50 million in funding to support its innovative approach to modern presentation creation.
Wave Technologies
Acquisition in 2019
Wave is an all-in-one platform transforming the way goods move around cities by enabling anyone to have anything delivered from retail stores on-demand. We empower communities to shop local with no waiting and empower businesses through our platform to offer same-day delivery.
Superplastic
Series A in 2019
Superplastic, Inc. is a character-based product and entertainment company based in Burlington, Vermont, founded in 2017. It specializes in the creation and marketing of limited edition art toys, apparel, games, and animations that feature unique characters developed in collaboration with renowned artists. Superplastic emphasizes the intrinsic value of effort and scarcity in its offerings, utilizing mass media and production techniques to deliver exclusive works of art to a select audience. The company's innovative platform also showcases synthetic superstars through various media formats, including animated videos, music, fashion, and gaming, allowing customers to engage with their favorite characters in novel ways.
Standard Cognition
Series B in 2019
Standard Cognition is an artificial intelligence platform that allows buyers to grab what they want without having to go to a cashier. It empowers consumers to shop and pay without waiting in line, scanning or stopping to check out. Available to any retailer, the solution helps reduce labor costs, improve the customer experience, and improve profit margins. It also helps small-size retailers to compete with larger chains and online offerings. Standard Cognition was founded in 2017 and is based in San Francisco, California.
Broadlume
Series B in 2019
Broadlume, established in 2015 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, specializes in providing local flooring dealers with an integrated, user-friendly platform. This platform enables dealers to extend their in-store experience to an online audience, offering a comprehensive suite of services including website development, targeted digital marketing, lead generation, and business management tools such as accounting and inventory management. Broadlume's mission is to empower local flooring retailers to reach their full potential by streamlining their operations and expanding their customer reach.
CareGuide
Venture Round in 2019
CareGuide Inc. is a Toronto-based company that operates a network of online marketplaces designed to connect families and individuals with care providers across various sectors. The company specializes in senior care, child care, pet care, and home care services, facilitating the search for local caregivers such as nannies, babysitters, pet sitters, elder-care providers, and house sitters. CareGuide's platforms feature thousands of user profiles, allowing customers to easily find the most suitable care options in their area. Through these services, CareGuide aims to simplify the process of securing everyday care solutions for families and individuals.
Argent
Venture Round in 2019
Argent Mill, Inc. is an online retailer based in San Francisco, California, specializing in women's workwear apparel. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on providing stylish and functional clothing designed for professional settings. Its product range includes blazers, tops, trousers, jumpsuits, outerwear, skirts, dresses, and sweaters, as well as various accessories. Argent aims to empower women by offering a collection that blends technical styling with contemporary fashion, ensuring that customers feel both confident and sophisticated in their work attire.
Fatso
Venture Round in 2019
Fatso is a producer of plant-based nut and seed butter that specializes in creating nutrient-dense products using a blend of healthy ingredients. Its offerings include a variety of peanut butters, such as crunchy salted caramel, classic, and maple flavors, all made with organic coconut oil, MCT oil, chia seeds, and flax. Fatso's products are designed to cater to various dietary preferences, being vegan, gluten-free, and keto-friendly, thereby providing customers with a nutritious and affordable alternative to conventional nut butters.
WEconnect Health Management
Series A in 2018
WEconnect Health Management is a healthcare technology company that offers a mobile application and web-based data dashboard aimed at supporting individuals facing mental health and substance misuse challenges. The application employs Contingency Management, an effective treatment technique for substance use disorders, to enhance member engagement and connection with their care teams. It facilitates real-time communication with certified specialists through various channels, enabling users to create personalized wellness plans, track their progress, and receive encouragement. The data dashboard provides care teams with visibility into members' activities and outcomes through features such as real-time progress reports and risk level analysis. Additionally, users can earn rewards for their engagement and access a network of support, helping to foster a healthier lifestyle and recovery journey.
Xperiel, Inc. is a technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, founded in 2012. It specializes in developing a platform that facilitates the creation of cloud-based, device-agnostic applications for various industries, including sports, theme parks, retail, home and building automation, and education. Xperiel's innovative technology merges the physical and digital worlds, enabling clients to craft engaging experiences akin to popular applications like Uber and Pokémon Go. Through its platform, Xperiel empowers businesses to deliver augmented reality applications that enhance customer interaction and engagement across multiple hardware and software environments.
Flytographer
Venture Round in 2018
Flytographer is an online marketplace that connects travelers with local photographers in over 200 cities worldwide, providing a platform for fun, candid photoshoots that typically last about an hour. The service addresses the common challenge travelers face of returning home without quality photos together, offering them not only beautiful souvenirs but also insider tips about local attractions and dining. Users can select their destination and choose from a variety of photographers, facilitating memorable experiences while capturing vacation moments. Flytographer has garnered significant attention, being featured in major media outlets such as Oprah, Conde Nast Traveler, and The New York Times, and has established partnerships with prominent global brands including Fairmont and Hyatt. Since its launch, the company has experienced remarkable growth, reflecting its increasing popularity among travelers seeking to document their journeys.
Giftbit
Venture Round in 2018
Giftbit, established in 2011, operates a rewards platform that facilitates the buying, sending, and tracking of digital gift cards. Based in Seattle, Washington, with an additional office in Victoria, Canada, the company offers features such as gift card customization, team account management, and integration solutions for third-party applications. Giftbit's platform provides traceability, with details like email delivery and claim status, enhancing accountability for clients' reward programs. It simplifies the process of sending gift cards as incentives, using Qualtrics for seamless integration.
Switchboard
Venture Round in 2017
Switchboard, founded in 2012 by Mara Zepeda and Sean Lerner, is based in Portland, Oregon, and focuses on fostering strong communities for colleges, universities, independent schools, and various organizations. The company provides a social networking platform that enables members to find and share transformative opportunities within their communities. This advertisement-free platform is designed to prioritize community building and responsiveness to members' needs, facilitating connections among alumni, nonprofits, industries, farmers, and membership organizations. In addition to its engagement platform, Switchboard offers consulting and professional development services, helping institutions enhance their community engagement efforts and create meaningful, lasting interactions among their members.
Petnet, Inc. is a company that specializes in intelligent pet care devices, focusing on innovative solutions to enhance pet well-being. Its flagship product, the SmartFeeder, is an advanced feeding system that allows users to remotely manage their pets' feeding schedules, portion sizes, and food dispensing through smartphones, tablets, or laptops. The device provides notifications regarding feeding times, meal confirmations, food inventory, and battery life, ensuring that pets receive appropriate nutrition. In addition to the SmartFeeder, Petnet offers a pet analytics platform designed to help caregivers monitor and understand their pets' eating habits. Founded in December 2012 and based in Los Angeles, California, Petnet operates as a subsidiary of Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. as of June 2015.
Proof
Venture Round in 2017
Proof operates as a technology company specializing in secure digital transactions. It provides an identity-assured transaction management platform that verifies the identities of individuals engaging in online business dealings. By confirming identities and securing transactions, Proof helps protect both businesses and their customers from fraudulent activities, fostering trust in digital environments.
SketchDeck
Venture Round in 2017
SketchDeck is a graphic design service founded in 2013 and headquartered in the United States. The company specializes in providing scalable design solutions for both small and large businesses, as well as individuals. SketchDeck offers a range of services that include creating presentations, infographics, and other marketing materials, all managed through an intuitive web platform. The company aims to make everyday design accessible by transforming sketches, notes, and documents into professionally designed content while ensuring a consistent brand experience across projects. Trusted by notable organizations such as Okta, Microsoft, and Cognizant, SketchDeck addresses design challenges and supports users in achieving their objectives through effective visual communication.
DoubleJump
Venture Round in 2017
DoubleJump is an independent game studio based in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, founded in 2014. The company focuses on developing application-based gaming software and aims to create generation-defining games that resonate culturally and foster lasting connections among players. Its portfolio includes various titles such as Slash Mods, Gunner, Temple Toad, and Grappling Garry, catering to a diverse audience of game enthusiasts on smartphones and feature phones. DoubleJump prioritizes innovation and creativity, operating under a flat organizational structure that encourages the exploration of new ideas rather than following industry trends. Through its commitment to impactful gaming experiences, DoubleJump aspires to push the gaming medium forward.
Boatsetter
Series A in 2016
Boatsetter is a peer-to-peer boat rental platform that connects boat owners and captains with individuals seeking water experiences, regardless of their boating expertise. The company addresses the underutilization of privately owned vessels by facilitating boat rentals, thus allowing owners to monetize their investments. Boatsetter combines elements from successful collaborative market models like those of home and car rental services to innovate within the marine industry. The platform offers both short and long-term charter services, along with real-time customer support and insurance coverage. By establishing partnerships with a national network of marine-industry businesses, Boatsetter aims to enhance its service offerings and expand its reach across the U.S.
Tuft + Paw
Seed Round in 2016
Tuft + Paw, established in 2016 and headquartered in Traverse City, Michigan, specializes in designing and manufacturing modern cat furniture and accessories. The company offers a wide range of products including cat trees, litter box furniture, scratching posts, beds, perches, houses, hammocks, teepees, blankets, carriers, collars, and bowls. All items are designed with functionality and ease of use in mind, featuring machine washable materials for simple cleaning and easy assembly. Tuft + Paw's products are available for purchase online.
Dyspatch
Venture Round in 2016
Dyspatch is an email production platform designed to assist enterprise organizations in efficiently creating and managing transactional and triggered emails. The platform centralizes the processes of template creation, approval, and publishing, enabling businesses to build engaging and interactive emails quickly without the need for coding. With advanced template management, users can collaborate within the platform, localize templates, and conduct device testing to ensure consistent branding and legal compliance. The integration capabilities with existing email service providers further streamline and scale email workflows, making Dyspatch a powerful tool for enhancing email strategy and execution across various teams and departments.
Need/Want
Venture Round in 2016
Need/Want is a product manufacturing company established in 2013 by David Myers, Jon Wheatley, and Marshall Haas. The company focuses on creating a range of innovative products, including peel, smart bedding, minimums, and mod notebooks. In addition to manufacturing, Need/Want operates a marketplace designed to promote sustainability by encouraging individuals to sell their used goods instead of discarding them. This approach not only helps reduce waste but also provides a more affordable means for consumers to acquire necessary items, ultimately conserving both financial and operational resources.
Waking Up
Venture Round in 2016
Waking Up, LLC is a company based in Encino, California, that specializes in developing a mobile application focused on meditation. Founded in 2017, the company provides a range of meditation courses and daily modules designed for both beginners and experienced practitioners. The application combines insights from modern teachers, scientists, and scholars with time-tested meditation techniques, allowing users to explore and deepen their understanding of mindfulness. By offering structured training and resources, Waking Up aims to enhance the lives of its users through improved mental well-being and personal growth.
Superhuman
Venture Round in 2015
Superhuman is a software platform that enhances email productivity through an advanced application designed for electronic mailing services. It integrates seamlessly with Gmail, offering features such as AI writing assistance, summarization, and social insights. Users can utilize shortcuts to manage their inbox effectively, including the ability to snooze conversations and prioritize important messages. This focus on streamlining email workflows aims to provide a more efficient and organized experience for individuals seeking to improve their communication and productivity.
Checkfront
Angel Round in 2015
Checkfront, Inc. is a cloud-based booking management and e-commerce platform that serves tour providers, accommodation managers, and rental businesses in Canada and internationally. Established in 2008 and headquartered in Victoria, Canada, with an additional office in Vancouver, Checkfront offers a comprehensive solution that enables its customers to manage various aspects of their operations, including activities, tours, accommodations, events, and rentals. The platform supports over 45,000 customers across 120 countries by centralizing reservations, managing inventories, and processing payments. Designed on a SaaS model, Checkfront provides a fully managed solution featuring automated updates, backups, and high-level security, all supported by a robust and high-availability network.
SpaceX, officially known as Space Exploration Technologies, is a space transportation company founded in 2002 by Elon Musk and headquartered in Hawthorne, California. The company specializes in the design, manufacture, and launch of advanced rockets and spacecraft, including notable vehicles such as Falcon Heavy, Dragon, and Starship. SpaceX develops a range of technologies including crew and cargo capsules, rocket engines, and avionics, alongside guidance and control software. A key focus of SpaceX is the creation of partially reusable launch vehicles, such as Falcon 1 and Falcon 9, which aim to reduce the costs associated with space travel. By enabling the transport of cargo, humans, and payloads into space, SpaceX seeks to advance the capabilities and affordability of space exploration and travel.
Buffer, Inc. is a social media management company founded in 2010 and based in San Francisco, California. It provides a tool that allows marketers and agencies to schedule and manage their social media posts across various platforms, including Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+, and Pinterest. The Buffer tool enables users to engage with multimedia content, collaborate with team members, and gather insights to enhance their social media strategies. Additionally, Buffer offers Pablo, an image creation tool designed to help users produce engaging visuals for their social media posts. The company serves a diverse clientele, including businesses and non-profit organizations, aiming to facilitate effective communication and audience engagement through streamlined social media management.
1QBit is a quantum computing software company focused on addressing complex computational challenges. By recasting problems to leverage the capabilities of quantum computing, the company develops innovative solutions that are designed to solve intractable issues across various industries. Its software platform integrates machine intelligence and optimization science, providing a hardware-agnostic approach that allows clients and hardware providers to enhance applications with advancements in both classical and quantum computing technologies. Through its work, 1QBit aims to enable the development of novel approaches that can significantly improve computational efficiency and effectiveness.
Voyat Inc. is a technology company focused on enhancing guest loyalty for hotels through its innovative guest retention engine. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in Barcelona and Copenhagen, Voyat provides a platform that enables hotels to establish personalized connections with their guests both online and on-site. By leveraging data analytics, the platform allows hotels to present tailored offers, promotions, and loyalty rewards, thereby fostering a direct relationship with each individual guest. This approach not only strengthens customer engagement but also boosts direct bookings and customer lifetime value. Renowned hotel brands, including The New York Palace and Mövenpick Hotels, utilize Voyat's technology to differentiate themselves in a competitive market and cultivate lasting loyalty among their patrons.