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Headline is a venture capital firm that operates in seven cities globally, focusing on technology-related companies. Established in 1998 and originally known as e.ventures, Headline invests across various stages, from early to growth phases, with funds based in the United States, Europe, Asia, and Brazil. The firm is particularly active in identifying local trends and promising founders, enabling it to lead investment rounds effectively. Its San Francisco-based Growth Fund targets investments from Series B and beyond, collaborating with Early Stage Teams to enhance portfolio success. Notable companies in Headline's portfolio include Sonos, The RealReal, and Bumble, reflecting the firm's commitment to fostering innovation across diverse markets.

Jonathan Becker

Partner

Nicolas von Blottnitz

Investor

Taylor Brandt

Investor

Conrad Chu

Partner

Jacob Conger

Investor

Nicole Farb

Venture Partner

Jett Fein

General Partner

Luis Hanemann

Partner

Andreas Haug

Founding and General Partner

Jake Horwitz

Growth Investor

Joseph Huang

Partner

Tanner Merrill

Investor

Trevor Neff

Partner at Headline Growth

Shalini Rao

Partner at Headline Growth

Romero Rodrigues

Managing Partner

Mathias Schilling

Managing Partner

Jared Schulman

Investor

Jonathan Userovici

General Partner

Dominic Wilhelm

Principal

Nancy Xiao

Partner at Headline Growth

Kevin Zhang

Principal

Past deals in Growth Stage

Finhay

Series B in 2022
Finhay Company Limited, founded in 2017 and based in Hanoi, Vietnam, operates a mobile application designed to facilitate investments in mutual funds. The platform enables users to save efficiently and optimize their idle money by automatically directing accumulated funds into reputable financial portfolios. Targeting millennials and underserved segments of the market, Finhay aims to empower users to build wealth in a smart and accessible manner. The company has received recognition for its innovative approach, being nominated in the Fintech 100 by KPMG in 2019 and recognized as a first runner-up by the Ministry of Science and Technology of Vietnam, as well as a top startup at Techfest Vietnam in 2017.

Let's Do This

Series B in 2022
Let’s Do This is an online marketplace that connects athletes with a wide range of endurance events, including running, cycling, triathlons, and obstacle races. Founded in 2016 by Alex Rose and Sam Browne, the platform serves as a comprehensive resource for both race organizers and participants. It enables race organizers to effectively reach a dedicated community of endurance sports enthusiasts, while providing users with detailed event information, news, and special offers. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an office in London, United Kingdom, Let’s Do This aims to make it easy for individuals to find and book a variety of races, from local 5k fun runs to major international competitions.

LucidLink

Series B in 2022
LucidLink Corp. offers a cloud-based platform for object storage that enables individuals and businesses to securely store, share, and collaborate on files without relying on local storage. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company provides a distributed file service that allows users to access an unlimited and shared file space instantly. Its software features end-to-end encryption and facilitates collaboration among distributed teams, particularly on projects involving large data sets. By integrating seamlessly with cloud object storage, LucidLink enables users to mount an object store in the cloud, effectively using it as local storage while eliminating the performance issues associated with traditional Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). This innovative approach aims to transform file storage and access for modern workflows.

RABO

Series B in 2022
RABO, Inc. is a company that specializes in designing and manufacturing Internet of Things-based wearable devices for cats, focusing on behavioral measurement. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Shibuya, Japan, RABO offers products such as the Catlog pendant and belt, which track cats' activity data over a 24-hour period to aid in health management. Additionally, the company has developed the Catlog home and the Catlog app, a mobile application that allows cat owners to monitor and review their pets' activities. RABO distributes its products primarily through an online retail store, aiming to enhance the understanding of feline behavior through technology.

Zeller

Series B in 2022
Zeller is reimagining business banking and was formed with the goal of providing an alternative to outdated business banking methods. Launching in early 2021, it will bring together the best of modern payments and digital financial services to help Australian businesses get paid, access their money, and manage their finances more efficiently. Zeller is co-founded by Ben Pfisterer and Dominic Yap, who bring extensive financial services experience from global companies including Square, Visa, NAB and more. The company is backed by Square Peg Capital and Apex Capital. Learn more at myzeller.com.

Air

Series B in 2022
Air brings your content and collaborators together in a space designed for visual work. By giving your team back those hours previously lost each day on menial tasks, Air not only fundamentally changes team efficiency, but also enables more moments of creativity. Air was designed by creators for creators with the hopes of getting more people involved in your brand experience.

Inteluck

Series B in 2022
Inteluck provides data-driven logistics platform services to enterprises across the Southeast Asia. Inteluck provides trucking, distribution, freight forwarding, contract logistics and customized supply chain services to shippers. We help shippers utilize resources, minimum logistics cost, improve logistics efficiency and reduce waste. Inteluck also helps truckers get additional deliveries, maximize revenue, schedule backloads, obtain fast payment and instant financial services. Headquarters is based in Singapore and operates in other Southeast Asian countries such as Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam.

PlanRadar

Series B in 2022
PlanRadar GmbH specializes in a documentation and defect management application tailored for the construction and real estate sectors. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Vienna, Austria, with additional offices in London, Zagreb, and Sunnyvale, the company offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution that facilitates the recording, documentation, communication, and tracking of tasks and defects. Users, including contractors, facility managers, architects, and engineers, can access the platform via web and mobile applications to efficiently manage project-related information in real time. This enables project managers to document issues directly on-site using smartphones or tablets and assign them to relevant stakeholders, thereby enhancing communication and operational efficiency. PlanRadar serves over 7,000 customers and 60,000 users across 45 countries, significantly reducing time spent on documentation tasks.

Dray Alliance

Series B in 2021
Dray Alliance is a technology company focused on transforming the drayage trucking industry by providing a digital platform that simplifies and streamlines container delivery. Its platform connects shippers, carriers, and truckers in real time, enhancing transparency and predictability in the delivery process. By standardizing drayage rates, the company eliminates haggling, allowing for more efficient pricing. Dray Alliance also employs data-driven insights to check container availability, optimize return trips, and conduct performance reviews and random inspections of truckers. This approach not only fosters accountability among draymen but also enables import and export shippers to better plan and manage the transportation of goods from ports to warehouses. Overall, Dray Alliance seeks to reduce friction and improve the efficiency of container trucking operations.

Podimo

Series B in 2021
Podimo ApS develops a platform, which provides podcast streaming and download services. The company provides audio content to the users. Podimo ApS was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark.

First AML

Series B in 2021
First AML Limited specializes in outsourced customer due diligence (CDD) services, offering a comprehensive range of solutions that include identity verification, source of wealth and source of funds assessments, PEP screening, and annual reporting and audit support. The company caters to various sectors, including law firms, accounting firms, real estate agents, and financial institutions. Established in 2017, First AML is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, and is recognized for its expertise in anti-money laundering compliance and risk management.

Honeycomb

Series C in 2021
Honeycomb is a software company that specializes in full-stack observability for engineering teams, enabling them to understand, debug, and enhance their production systems. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, Honeycomb's platform allows users to visualize and query various metrics, facilitating the identification of trends and summarizing results for deeper insights into complex systems. Its tools support fast incident response and system optimization, helping teams deliver efficient software releases. By empowering engineers to instrument and analyze system behavior, Honeycomb aims to improve the overall software engineering process, ultimately leading to greater satisfaction for both developers and end-users.

Clyde

Series B in 2021
Clyde Technologies, Inc. is an insurance technology company that provides a platform enabling businesses to offer extended warranties and accident protection to their customers. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, Clyde's platform allows retailers, regardless of size, to seamlessly deliver product protection plans to consumers during the shopping experience. By managing the entire process from purchase to claim resolution, Clyde enhances the customer experience and fosters a direct relationship between retailers and their clients. The platform connects businesses with a network of insurance providers, facilitating the acquisition of protection plans. This approach not only increases revenue for retailers but also lowers program maintenance costs and enhances customer loyalty.

Pismo

Series B in 2021
Pismo is a Brazilian company that specializes in providing software-as-a-service (SaaS) payment processing solutions. Founded by Daniela Binatti and Juliana Motta in 2015, the company is headquartered in São Paulo. Pismo has developed a cloud-based payment processing platform designed to enhance financial transactions and services globally. Its platform includes features such as customer relationship management (CRM), billing, acquiring network management, client acquisition, and credit analysis. These tools enable clients to improve and optimize their financial offerings, thereby positively impacting users' lives.

Elemy

Series B in 2021
Sprout Therapy is a health and wellness company that specializes in the fields of information technology, medical, and treatments. Sprout is a tech-enabled platform for autism care that matches children with therapists who create customized treatment plans that can be administered both in-home and online. It was founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Cake Bikes

Series B in 2021
Light, clean and silent – CAKE develops uncompromising high performance electric off-road motorcycles.

CodeSignal

Series C in 2021
CodeSignal, Inc. develops and operates a cloud-based coding and recruiting platform to discover, develop, and promote technical talent. It applies game mechanics that offer developers online computer programming for both instructional and recruiting purposes. The company’s platform creates custom tests for employers that are calibrated with interview process and creates assessments that test more than data structures and algorithms. CodeSignal, Inc. was formerly known as BrainFights, Inc. and changed its name to CodeSignal, Inc. in October 2020. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Leapwork

Series B in 2021
Leapwork A/S is a Denmark-based company that specializes in providing a codeless automation platform designed to streamline repetitive tasks and enhance productivity. Founded in 2015 and originally known as Leaptest A/S, the company changed its name in April 2018. The LEAPWORK Automation Platform caters to non-developers, technical specialists, and business users, allowing them to easily automate processes such as software testing, robotic process automation (RPA), and application performance monitoring. Leapwork's solutions encompass a wide range of automation needs, including web, mobile, desktop, SAP, and Citrix automation. The platform employs a visual interface that simplifies the automation process, making it accessible to users without coding experience. Leapwork services a diverse clientele, including Global2000 companies across various sectors like finance, life sciences, government, and aerospace, thus promoting increased productivity and job satisfaction worldwide. The company operates additional offices in London, San Francisco, Minsk, and Gurugram.

Replicated

Series C in 2021
Replicated, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing tools for the distribution and management of third-party applications within enterprise settings. Founded in 2014 and based in Culver City, California, Replicated offers a solution that enables businesses to deploy and manage software as a service (SaaS) applications within their own firewalls, either in on-premises data centers or private clouds. This approach allows cloud-based SaaS vendors to deliver a version of their products that can be easily installed, licensed, and supported without the need to maintain separate codebases or additional features for different deployment environments. Replicated's software simplifies the process for clients, enhancing their ability to support and manage applications effectively.

Shopmonkey

Series C in 2021
Shopmonkey Inc. is a cloud-based shop management software developer based in San Jose, California, founded in 2016. The platform is designed specifically for repair shops, offering a comprehensive suite of tools that streamline operations and enhance customer relationships. Key features include workflow management, calendar scheduling, automated follow-ups, digital vehicle inspections, and invoicing, all aimed at reducing administrative burdens and improving efficiency. Shopmonkey supports various types of repair businesses, including auto repair, auto body, and motorcycle repair, among others. The software integrates with QuickBooks and allows for both in-person and online payment options, facilitating smoother financial transactions. Communication tools enable users to send appointment reminders and invoices, while inventory management and technician time tracking help optimize shop operations.

Cameo

Series C in 2021
Cameo is a marketplace that enables fans to book personalized video shoutouts from a wide range of celebrities and influencers. The platform focuses on providing authentic and tailored fan experiences by allowing users to connect with their favorite personalities for custom video messages. Cameo partners with thousands of talents across various fields, offering customers an opportunity to share unique, personalized content. The company's mission centers on enhancing fan engagement through these bespoke interactions, creating memorable experiences that resonate with users. Based in Chicago, Cameo is a key player in the technology and startup ecosystem, facilitating a creative outlet for both fans and celebrities.

Honeycomb

Series B in 2021
Honeycomb is a software company that specializes in full-stack observability for engineering teams, enabling them to understand, debug, and enhance their production systems. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, Honeycomb's platform allows users to visualize and query various metrics, facilitating the identification of trends and summarizing results for deeper insights into complex systems. Its tools support fast incident response and system optimization, helping teams deliver efficient software releases. By empowering engineers to instrument and analyze system behavior, Honeycomb aims to improve the overall software engineering process, ultimately leading to greater satisfaction for both developers and end-users.

Exporo

Venture Round in 2021
Exporo AG is an online real estate crowdfunding platform based in Hamburg, Germany, founded in 2014. The platform connects private investors seeking real estate investment opportunities with developers in need of capital, addressing a gap created by stricter bank regulations that limit traditional financing options. Exporo enables retail investors to participate in real estate projects that were typically available only to institutional investors, allowing them to build diverse digital portfolios with low minimum investments and attractive interest rates. The company emphasizes transparency in its offerings, providing a comprehensive overview of available projects free of charge. With a team of over 120 employees, Exporo continues to evolve its services to meet the growing demand for alternative financing solutions in the real estate sector.

DeadHappy

Series B in 2021
DeadHappy Limited is an insurtech company based in Leicester, United Kingdom, that specializes in providing customized life insurance products. Founded in 2013, it offers a unique product called Deathwishes, which encompasses various categories such as financial, responsible, thoughtful, personal, adventurous, and charitable. The company focuses on digital pay-as-you-go life insurance, allowing customers to tailor their policies to their current circumstances and add coverage as needed on a rolling basis. DeadHappy aims to deliver flexible life insurance solutions that are more affordable and user-friendly compared to traditional providers.

Sono Motors

Venture Round in 2020
Sono Motors GmbH, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, focuses on sustainable mobility through the design and manufacture of electric vehicles. The company’s flagship model, the Sion, is an affordable electric car equipped with integrated solar panels that harness solar energy to extend the vehicle's range of up to 250 kilometers. With a retail price of approximately 16,000 euros, the Sion aims to provide accessible solutions for urban transport and e-mobility. Sono Motors also explores partnerships to integrate its proprietary solar technology into various vehicle types, including buses, trucks, and boats, promoting a broader transition towards sustainable transportation.

CodeSignal

Series B in 2020
CodeSignal, Inc. develops and operates a cloud-based coding and recruiting platform to discover, develop, and promote technical talent. It applies game mechanics that offer developers online computer programming for both instructional and recruiting purposes. The company’s platform creates custom tests for employers that are calibrated with interview process and creates assessments that test more than data structures and algorithms. CodeSignal, Inc. was formerly known as BrainFights, Inc. and changed its name to CodeSignal, Inc. in October 2020. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Fetch

Series C in 2020
Fetch Rewards, LLC operates a mobile application that enables users to scan their grocery receipts from various retail outlets, including grocery, convenience, drug, liquor, and club stores. Founded in 2012 and based in Madison, Wisconsin, the platform allows users to accumulate points through their purchases, which can then be redeemed for gift cards to various retailers. The app simplifies the savings process for consumers while offering brand partners valuable insights into shopping behaviors and the ability to reward customer loyalty effectively. Fetch Rewards aims to enhance the shopping experience by making it easy to save on everyday purchases.

Staffbase

Series C in 2020
Staffbase is a developer of a branded employee communication application aimed at enhancing engagement within large and international organizations. The application allows companies to provide their workforce with access to essential information and digital tools, facilitating effective communication across diverse and distributed teams. With a focus on reaching employees regardless of their location—be it in the office, at home, or on the factory floor—Staffbase supports industry leaders in creating a cohesive workplace environment. The company operates offices in Chemnitz, Dresden, Cologne, and New York.

Shopmonkey

Series B in 2020
Shopmonkey Inc. is a cloud-based shop management software developer based in San Jose, California, founded in 2016. The platform is designed specifically for repair shops, offering a comprehensive suite of tools that streamline operations and enhance customer relationships. Key features include workflow management, calendar scheduling, automated follow-ups, digital vehicle inspections, and invoicing, all aimed at reducing administrative burdens and improving efficiency. Shopmonkey supports various types of repair businesses, including auto repair, auto body, and motorcycle repair, among others. The software integrates with QuickBooks and allows for both in-person and online payment options, facilitating smoother financial transactions. Communication tools enable users to send appointment reminders and invoices, while inventory management and technician time tracking help optimize shop operations.

Swile

Series C in 2020
Swile is a provider of digital solutions for employee rewards and benefits through a custom card and app. Swile is reinventing the corporate lunchtime experience with group ordering, couponing, and payment app. Swile is a new actor in the restaurant title.Their mission is simple: to make the lunch break a pleasant, simple and effective moment. Their offer is based on a meal voucher card to pay for lunch throughout France and an app that allows you to manage your card and have lunch as a team by getting discounts.They believe that the restaurant title should not be limited to just paying for a business lunch. It is especially an opportunity of conviviality and cohesion between colleagues! Created at the end of 2016 by Loïc Soubeyrand (founder of Teads, repurchased € 285m by Altice), Lunchr is supported by the Daphni fund with a first round of € 2.5m, and a second of € 11m in May 2018 (Idinvest fund). What gives us means up to their ambition: to become the leading service of the lunch break in Europe. To support their rapid growth, Lunchr onboard 40 new passionate and talented employees to join their great adventure this year.

RoadRunner

Series C in 2020
RoadRunner Recycling, Inc. is a Pennsylvania-based company that specializes in recycling and waste management services for businesses. Founded in 2014, the company offers a range of services including cardboard and paper recycling, mixed recycling, waste management, composting, dumpster rental, and one-time pickups. Utilizing technology-driven solutions, RoadRunner Recycling aims to enhance the efficiency of waste and recycling processes for commercial clients, helping them reduce costs and improve their environmental impact. By implementing innovative logistics strategies, the company is able to significantly lower fuel expenses and carbon emissions while maximizing the value extracted from recyclable materials. This approach not only leads to substantial cost savings for businesses but also promotes better environmental practices.

Flutterwave

Series B in 2020
Flutterwave provides a payment service for global merchants and payment service providers. It provides technology, infrastructure, and services to enable global merchants, payment service providers, and helps banks and businesses build secure and seamless payment solutions for their customers by smoothening the exchange of funds. The company was founded in 2016 by Iyinoluwa Aboyeji and Olugbenga Agboola and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Flutterwave

Series B in 2020
Flutterwave provides a payment service for global merchants and payment service providers. It provides technology, infrastructure, and services to enable global merchants, payment service providers, and helps banks and businesses build secure and seamless payment solutions for their customers by smoothening the exchange of funds. The company was founded in 2016 by Iyinoluwa Aboyeji and Olugbenga Agboola and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Getta

Series B in 2019
Getta is an online car retail platform that facilitates the buying, trading, and financing of used cars. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Feasterville Trevose, Pennsylvania, Getta offers a direct-to-your-door service, making it convenient for users to access various vehicle options from the comfort of their homes. The platform aims to streamline the car purchasing process by providing a comprehensive solution for consumers looking to engage in the used car market.

Unbabel

Series C in 2019
Unbabel Inc. offers online translation services that bridge language gaps for businesses, allowing them to communicate effectively with customers worldwide. Established in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company employs a combination of advanced AI technology and a global network of human translators to deliver high-quality translations. Unbabel's platform focuses on user-generated content, including emails, customer service interactions, and digital communications, ensuring that enterprises can provide support in their customers' native languages. With offices in New York, Pittsburgh, and Lisbon, Unbabel serves prominent brands like Facebook, Microsoft, Booking.com, and EasyJet, enhancing customer satisfaction and streamlining support operations. The company has raised over $31 million in funding and employs more than 200 individuals across its locations.

Staffbase

Series C in 2019
Staffbase is a developer of a branded employee communication application aimed at enhancing engagement within large and international organizations. The application allows companies to provide their workforce with access to essential information and digital tools, facilitating effective communication across diverse and distributed teams. With a focus on reaching employees regardless of their location—be it in the office, at home, or on the factory floor—Staffbase supports industry leaders in creating a cohesive workplace environment. The company operates offices in Chemnitz, Dresden, Cologne, and New York.

Exporo

Series B in 2019
Exporo AG is an online real estate crowdfunding platform based in Hamburg, Germany, founded in 2014. The platform connects private investors seeking real estate investment opportunities with developers in need of capital, addressing a gap created by stricter bank regulations that limit traditional financing options. Exporo enables retail investors to participate in real estate projects that were typically available only to institutional investors, allowing them to build diverse digital portfolios with low minimum investments and attractive interest rates. The company emphasizes transparency in its offerings, providing a comprehensive overview of available projects free of charge. With a team of over 120 employees, Exporo continues to evolve its services to meet the growing demand for alternative financing solutions in the real estate sector.

Candid

Series B in 2019
Candid Care Co. specializes in providing at-home orthodontic solutions through the delivery of customized clear aligners. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, with an additional office in Columbus, Ohio, the company simplifies the orthodontic process by sending clients an impression kit to create models of their teeth. Once the models are returned, licensed orthodontists review them to develop a tailored treatment plan and fabricate the aligners. Clients can achieve their desired smile in an average of five months, all without visiting a dental office. Candid aims to make orthodontic treatment accessible and affordable, ensuring a professional oversight of the entire process, from planning to manufacturing.

Brumbrum

Series B in 2019
brumbrum SpA operates a platform that enables users to buy and rent new and used cars online in Italy. It offers brumbrum, a platform that enables users to find, finance, buy, and rent new cars online. It offers city cars, small cars, sedans, station wagons, SUV, SUV/off road, and coupes/cabrios. The company also provides long-term car rental services for individuals. brumbrum SpA was founded in 2015 and is based in Milan, Italy.

NeueHealth

Series C in 2018
NeueHealth is a health care service platform that focuses on improving patient experiences and outcomes through a combination of technology and local healthcare resources. It operates 61 affiliated primary care clinics that deliver both virtual and in-person clinical care to nearly 75,000 unique patients. NeueHealth is part of Bright Health Group, which also offers Medicare and commercial health plan products to approximately 623,000 consumers across 14 states. The company aims to reduce healthcare costs while enhancing access and quality of care by aligning the interests of consumers, providers, and payers. Founded in 2015 and based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, NeueHealth leverages intelligent technology to connect users with healthcare services and providers effectively.

Asana Rebel

Series B in 2018
Asana Rebel offers a Yoga-inspired fitness app combining the best of Yoga and fitness. The mobile fitness App is available in six languages (DE, EN, FR, PT, ESP, IT), has been featured multiple times by Apple and Google and is rated as one of the top health and fitness apps, with an average of more than 4.6 / 5 stars. The startup was founded in 2015 by Pascal Klein and Robin Pratap and is based in Berlin.

Bird

Series C in 2018
Bird operates a micro-mobility platform that offers electric vehicle-sharing services, aiming to provide affordable and sustainable transportation solutions to communities worldwide. The platform enables users to create profiles, facilitating the sharing of personal electric vehicles, including electric bicycles. By coordinating with cities, Bird enhances access to environmentally friendly local transport, thereby contributing to the reduction of traffic congestion and promoting responsible alternatives to traditional motor vehicles.

Nginx

Series C in 2018
NGINX now part of F5 is the company behind the popular open-source project. It offers a suite of technologies for developing and delivering modern applications. Together with F5, our combined solution bridges the gap between NetOps and DevOps, with multi-cloud application services that span from code to customer. NGINX was incorporated in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Blinkist

Series C in 2018
Blinkist is a digital platform that condenses key insights from over 2,500 bestselling nonfiction books into concise 15-minute reads or listens, catering to users who seek to acquire knowledge quickly and efficiently. The app provides fact-checked summaries in both text and audio formats, allowing users to engage with content from prominent authors and podcasts at their convenience. Recognized for its innovative approach, Blinkist has received accolades such as the World Summit Award in the Learning & Education category and a Google Material Design Award for Brand Expressiveness. The company, based in Berlin-Neukölln, fosters a unique workplace culture that emphasizes self-empowerment, direct communication, and mutual support, offering competitive salaries, personalized perks, and professional development opportunities.

Staffbase

Series B in 2018
Staffbase is a developer of a branded employee communication application aimed at enhancing engagement within large and international organizations. The application allows companies to provide their workforce with access to essential information and digital tools, facilitating effective communication across diverse and distributed teams. With a focus on reaching employees regardless of their location—be it in the office, at home, or on the factory floor—Staffbase supports industry leaders in creating a cohesive workplace environment. The company operates offices in Chemnitz, Dresden, Cologne, and New York.

Azimo

Series C in 2018
Azimo Limited is a digital money transfer network that enables users to send money internationally via an online platform accessible from any internet-connected device. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in London, with an additional office in Amsterdam, the company offers mobile applications for both Android and iOS. Azimo aims to provide a cost-effective alternative to traditional money transfer methods by offering lower fees and competitive exchange rates. The platform allows users to send money directly to bank accounts or to over 270,000 cash pick-up locations worldwide, focusing on delivering a convenient and efficient service.

Copa90

Venture Round in 2018
Copa90 Limited operates in the football media sector, focusing on creating and distributing engaging content for fans globally. The company produces a variety of media, including documentaries that explore fan culture, animated explainers about the game, and interactive content featuring footballers. Copa90 aims to highlight the stories and characters that resonate with fans, emphasizing the cultural significance of football beyond the match itself. In addition to its media offerings, Copa90 also markets fashion lines inspired by football clubs. Founded in 2006 and originally known as Bigballs Media Limited, the company rebranded to Copa90 in 2017 and maintains offices in London and New York.

Deposit Solutions

Series C in 2017
Deposit Solutions GmbH, founded in 2011 and based in Hamburg, Germany, specializes in developing an open banking platform that connects banks and depositors across Europe. The platform enables banks to offer attractive third-party deposit products to their customers through existing accounts, allowing depositors to access competitive deposit offers without needing to open new accounts at different banks. This approach helps banks seeking funding to attract deposits from new markets and client groups, all while avoiding the complexities and costs associated with establishing and managing their own retail infrastructure.

Axios Media

Series B in 2017
Axios Media Inc. is an online news organization based in Arlington, Virginia, founded in 2016. The company focuses on delivering essential news and analysis across various sectors, including politics, technology, business, health, science, and environmental issues. Axios is known for its innovative approach to journalism, emphasizing concise and trustworthy content that is easily shareable. The platform combines original reporting with insightful coverage of media trends, ensuring that it provides information deemed worthy of readers' time and attention. Axios also plays a role in training emerging journalists, with many of its former reporters moving on to prominent positions in leading news outlets.

Natural Cycles

Series B in 2017
Natural Cycles is a pioneering company in the field of digital contraception, focusing on female reproductive health through its contraceptive app. The app enables users to track their basal body temperature each morning, which, along with other data such as luteinizing hormone levels, is processed by an algorithm to determine fertility status. By analyzing individual inputs, the app forecasts which days women are fertile, providing a color-coded calendar to indicate when unprotected intercourse may be feasible. Users are required to measure and enter their body temperature daily using a basal thermometer for accurate predictions. This subscription-based service aims to simplify fertility tracking and empower women in managing their reproductive health.

CareSync

Series B in 2017
CareSync is a prominent provider of software and services focused on chronic disease management. The company integrates technology with round-the-clock nursing services to enhance care coordination among patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare providers. CareSync offers comprehensive Chronic Care Management services, along with a software-only option, enabling healthcare practices of any size to comply with billing requirements for chronic care codes. Its certified technology also helps providers achieve Meaningful Use 2 standards for data exchange and timely access to health information. By centralizing records from various providers, CareSync allows for the secure storage and organization of health information, making it easily accessible for caregivers and healthcare professionals. This patient-centered approach empowers individuals with access to their health information and actionable goals, leading to more effective medical appointments and improved health outcomes.

SpotHero

Series C in 2017
SpotHero Inc. provides a digital platform for reserving off-street parking in North America, aiming to alleviate urban congestion by streamlining the parking process. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Detroit and operations in Toronto, the company offers a mobile application and website that enable drivers to locate, compare, and book discounted parking spots. Users can easily access information about nearby parking facilities, facilitating a more efficient parking experience and reducing the time spent searching for parking. SpotHero also collaborates with mobility companies to integrate parking solutions into their services, enhancing overall convenience for users.

Segment

Series C in 2017
Segment.io, Inc. is a company that specializes in customer data infrastructure, enabling businesses to collect, unify, and connect their customer data across various platforms. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Segment offers a single API that allows organizations to track customer information across multiple devices and channels. This data can be seamlessly sent to a variety of third-party tools, internal systems, or SQL databases. Additionally, Segment provides a product known as Data Lakes, which assists companies in leveraging their customer data to enhance user experiences. The company also maintains an office in Dublin, Ireland, and operates as a subsidiary of Twilio Inc. as of November 2020.

Clique

Series C in 2017
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.

PayKey

Series B in 2017
PayKey enables banks to provide their customers with the ability to initiate and complete a range of financial services, including P2P payments, chatbot engagement, balance check, cardless withdrawal, and more, from within any mobile application. Offering a cross-platform banking button on the smartphone’s keyboard boosts the bank’s brand engagement while making the banking experience quick, contextual, and simple for users. Banks are battling to remain relevant as they face an unprecedented competitive environment coupled with changing consumer expectations for instantaneous, highly-efficient, and seamless financial experiences. In a time where consumers expect to access services from any channel at any time, PayKey is helping banks to improve their user experience and boost their brand engagement by enabling their customers to access financial services from within any mobile application.

Shipt

Series B in 2017
Shipt, LLC is a grocery delivery service that connects members with their local stores, allowing them to order groceries, household essentials, and alcohol for delivery. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, Shipt operates as a subsidiary of Target Corporation. Through its mobile app, users can browse a wide selection of over 40,000 grocery items, create shopping lists, and schedule same-day or future deliveries. Orders are fulfilled by reliable shoppers who pick and pack the items, ensuring a convenient shopping experience. The service enables deliveries to various locations, including homes and offices, and allows members to make special requests for specific products. Shipt aims to save customers time by streamlining the grocery shopping process.

NeueHealth

Series B in 2017
NeueHealth is a health care service platform that focuses on improving patient experiences and outcomes through a combination of technology and local healthcare resources. It operates 61 affiliated primary care clinics that deliver both virtual and in-person clinical care to nearly 75,000 unique patients. NeueHealth is part of Bright Health Group, which also offers Medicare and commercial health plan products to approximately 623,000 consumers across 14 states. The company aims to reduce healthcare costs while enhancing access and quality of care by aligning the interests of consumers, providers, and payers. Founded in 2015 and based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, NeueHealth leverages intelligent technology to connect users with healthcare services and providers effectively.

CornerJob

Series C in 2017
CornerJob is a Barcelona-based startup that operates a job matching platform focused on connecting candidates with employers quickly and efficiently. Founded by Antai Venture Builder, it aims to enhance the recruitment process through mobile technology and innovative features. The platform allows users to find geolocated job offers, apply directly, and communicate with recruiters via a chat feature, ensuring responses within 24 hours. This approach provides companies with an effective recruiting channel characterized by simplicity and immediacy, while also adding value to the selection process. By enabling candidates to filter job searches based on location, job type, experience level, and contract type, CornerJob streamlines the job search experience for both job seekers and employers.

Icertis

Series C in 2017
Icertis is an enterprise contract management platform in the cloud that solves hard contract management problems on an easy to use platform. With Icertis, companies can accelerate business by increasing contract velocity, protect against risk by ensuring regulatory and policy compliance, and optimize the commercial relationships by maximizing revenue and reducing costs. The AI-infused Icertis Contract Management (ICM) platform is used by companies like 3M, Airbus, Cognizant, Daimler, Microsoft, and Roche to manage 5.7 million contracts in 40+ languages across 90+ countries. Icertis was founded on 2009 and is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington.

Layer

Series B in 2017
Layer, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that develops an open communications platform designed to enhance customer interactions through rich messaging, voice, and video capabilities. Founded in 2011, Layer provides a variety of developer tools, including Atlas, a customizable UI kit for messaging; SDKs for iOS and Android; and APIs that facilitate the integration of chat and communication services into web and mobile applications. The platform enables businesses to synchronize customer conversations across multiple channels, including mobile, web, and voice, thereby improving customer relationships throughout their lifecycle. Layer emphasizes great engineering and design, aiming to deliver a seamless and engaging experience for both developers and end-users.

Blinkist

Series B in 2017
Blinkist is a digital platform that condenses key insights from over 2,500 bestselling nonfiction books into concise 15-minute reads or listens, catering to users who seek to acquire knowledge quickly and efficiently. The app provides fact-checked summaries in both text and audio formats, allowing users to engage with content from prominent authors and podcasts at their convenience. Recognized for its innovative approach, Blinkist has received accolades such as the World Summit Award in the Learning & Education category and a Google Material Design Award for Brand Expressiveness. The company, based in Berlin-Neukölln, fosters a unique workplace culture that emphasizes self-empowerment, direct communication, and mutual support, offering competitive salaries, personalized perks, and professional development opportunities.

Gopuff

Series B in 2016
Gopuff is a Philadelphia-based delivery service founded in 2013 by Yakir Gola and Rafael Ilishayev. Initially launched as a snack delivery platform, it has evolved into a comprehensive provider of everyday essentials, offering items such as over-the-counter medicine, baby food, cleaning supplies, snacks, and alcohol in select markets. Operating 24/7 in major urban areas, Gopuff allows customers to browse and order products quickly through its mobile app, with deliveries typically completed within minutes. The company's strategically located facilities enable it to offer affordable delivery services, charging a flat fee for orders. Gopuff has also demonstrated its commitment to community support by contributing to causes such as COVID-19 relief for hospital workers and matching donations to local organizations.

EBTH, Inc.

Series C in 2016
EBTH, Inc. operates as an online estate sales company. It connects buyers to antique pieces from estate sales. The company also provides services for buying and selling products ranging from mid-century furniture to original art, used cars, collectibles, vintage bags, everyday kitchen and houseware, appliances, books, collectibles, electronics and computers, fashion and accessories, toys and games, jewelry and watches, and music and instruments, as well as automotive, bed and bath, commercial and industrial, décor, entertainment, furniture, home improvement, lighting, outdoor and garden, sports, and travel and leisure product categories. It also serves customers through a mobile application. EBTH, Inc. was founded in 2008 and is based in Blue Ash, Ohio.

Scopely

Series B in 2016
Scopely, Inc. is a global interactive entertainment company specializing in the development and publishing of mobile games for both casual and core gamers. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Culver City, California, Scopely offers a diverse portfolio of immersive gaming experiences based on original and popular franchises, including titles such as Star Trek Fleet Command, Looney Tunes World of Mayhem, WWE Champions, and The Walking Dead: Road To Survival. The company is recognized for its innovative approach, having been featured in Fast Company’s ‘World’s Most Innovative Companies’ and ranked among the fastest-growing companies in North America. Scopely has achieved over $1 billion in lifetime revenue by focusing on long-lasting game experiences. It operates globally with studios in various locations, including Los Angeles, Barcelona, Dublin, and Tokyo, and provides services in game design, marketing, analytics, and live operations through its proprietary technology platform.

Deposit Solutions

Series B in 2016
Deposit Solutions GmbH, founded in 2011 and based in Hamburg, Germany, specializes in developing an open banking platform that connects banks and depositors across Europe. The platform enables banks to offer attractive third-party deposit products to their customers through existing accounts, allowing depositors to access competitive deposit offers without needing to open new accounts at different banks. This approach helps banks seeking funding to attract deposits from new markets and client groups, all while avoiding the complexities and costs associated with establishing and managing their own retail infrastructure.

CornerJob

Series B in 2016
CornerJob is a Barcelona-based startup that operates a job matching platform focused on connecting candidates with employers quickly and efficiently. Founded by Antai Venture Builder, it aims to enhance the recruitment process through mobile technology and innovative features. The platform allows users to find geolocated job offers, apply directly, and communicate with recruiters via a chat feature, ensuring responses within 24 hours. This approach provides companies with an effective recruiting channel characterized by simplicity and immediacy, while also adding value to the selection process. By enabling candidates to filter job searches based on location, job type, experience level, and contract type, CornerJob streamlines the job search experience for both job seekers and employers.

All Def

Series B in 2016
All Def Digital, Inc. operates as a multi platform media company that engages in finding, producing, distributing and marketing hip-hop culture in all its forms. It also manages social video stars, writers, actors, and hip hop artists. The company also produces and distributes its own original content through its own media properties, as well as TV, movies, social channels, live events and, via brand partnerships. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Los Angeles, California. As of December 19, 2019, All Def Digital, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Culture Genesis Inc.

Thrive Market

Series B in 2016
Thrive Market, Inc. is a membership-based online shopping platform that aims to make healthy living accessible and affordable. Founded in 2014 and based in Culver City, California, the company offers a wide range of over 5,000 organic and non-GMO products, spanning categories such as food, health, beauty, and home essentials. Thrive Market provides customers with the ability to shop using various filters that cater to specific diets and lifestyles. In addition to serving residential customers, it also caters to commercial clients across the United States. The company has a philanthropic initiative, Thrive Gives, which matches every paid membership with a free one for individuals in need, and has raised significant funds for food access and environmental sustainability causes. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Thrive Market established a relief fund to support families affected by the crisis.

Partnerize

Series C in 2016
Partnerize helps the world's leading brands build powerful business partnerships that drive extraordinary business growth. The Partnerize Partner Management Platform (PMP) is an end-to-end, SaaS-based solution for forming, managing, analyzing, and predicting the future results of partner marketing programs using artificial intelligence. Hundreds of the world's largest brands leverage its real-time technology to manage more than $6B in partner programs and financial exchanges across 214 countries and territories worldwide. Partnerize is the trading name of the Performance Horizon group of companies.

When I Work

Series B in 2016
When I Work is an employee scheduling and communication platform designed to enhance collaboration between hourly employees and managers. Founded in 2010, the application enables businesses to create work schedules quickly and efficiently, offering tools such as a time clock, team messaging, and payroll tracking. It allows employers to communicate schedules and updates effectively through various channels, including web, mobile apps, text messaging, and social media. The platform aims to improve operational efficiency, drive employee accountability through self-service features, and help businesses manage labor costs more effectively. By streamlining workforce management, When I Work seeks to transform the way businesses interact with their hourly staff.

Tandem

Series B in 2016
Tandem is creating a better bank, challenging legacy banking by building an app and products with input from their community of users. Tandem's goal is to make money simple, help their users save, and to free up their time from financial stress.

Nginx

Series B in 2016
NGINX now part of F5 is the company behind the popular open-source project. It offers a suite of technologies for developing and delivering modern applications. Together with F5, our combined solution bridges the gap between NetOps and DevOps, with multi-cloud application services that span from code to customer. NGINX was incorporated in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Passei Direto

Series B in 2016
Passei Direto S.A. is an academic social network based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, founded in 2012. The platform serves over 15 million students across more than 2,500 universities, facilitating connections among university students. It allows users to follow specific courses, share study materials, and engage in collaborative learning through peer interactions. With over 3 million pieces of shared content, Passei Direto enhances the academic experience by providing resources such as solved exercises, study plans, and video summaries tailored to popular textbooks. Additionally, the platform offers a Premium Plan that grants access to exclusive content created by specialists, further supporting students in their academic pursuits.

Vicampo

Series C in 2016
Vicampo GmbH engages in online sale of wine. The company is based in Mainz, Germany.Vicampo operates a marketplace for wines that allows users to buy directly from wineries. The company has selected over 25,000 experienced and emerging winemakers from Germany who ship their wines directly to customers. The quality of wines is tested not only by the company’s experts but also by the customers who are asked to reviewproducts.

Atolls

Series B in 2015
Global Savings Group GmbH, based in Munich, Germany, is a prominent shopping rewards company in Europe, founded in 2012. The company operates savings platforms that enable consumers to shop more efficiently by providing access to exclusive deals across various sectors, including fashion, electronics, beauty, and wellness. With a robust portfolio of consumer engagement platforms, GSG assists over 350 million shoppers annually in making informed purchasing decisions. The company employs a team of over 500 professionals and utilizes an advanced technology stack to facilitate more than 2 million transactions each month. By fostering partnerships with leading publishers, Global Savings Group enhances customer loyalty and engagement for major advertising brands, while also allowing publishers to monetize their content through product recommendations and discounts.

Cuponation

Series B in 2015
Cuponation is a prominent online platform that provides users with access to discount codes and offers across more than 24 countries. Founded by Corrado Rota, the company features over 18,000 e-commerce brands, including well-known names like Amazon, Just Eat, and Asos, spanning various categories such as fashion, beauty, electronics, and travel. Cuponation's business model focuses on aggregating discount codes, allowing users to easily copy and paste these codes at checkout without the need for registration. This approach distinguishes Cuponation from competitors like Groupon, aligning more closely with traditional coupon platforms like Retailmenot and Coupons.com. The company's international expansion began in India, followed by launches in Brazil, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Poland, France, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Cuponation strategically targets markets with limited competition to establish its presence before venturing into more challenging environments.

Segment

Series B in 2015
Segment.io, Inc. is a company that specializes in customer data infrastructure, enabling businesses to collect, unify, and connect their customer data across various platforms. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Segment offers a single API that allows organizations to track customer information across multiple devices and channels. This data can be seamlessly sent to a variety of third-party tools, internal systems, or SQL databases. Additionally, Segment provides a product known as Data Lakes, which assists companies in leveraging their customer data to enhance user experiences. The company also maintains an office in Dublin, Ireland, and operates as a subsidiary of Twilio Inc. as of November 2020.

TVSmiles

Series B in 2015
TVSmiles is a quiz app that rewards users with so-called smiles for interacting with various TV and digital advertising formats. Their mission is to get the most out of advertisements and turn viewers into customers again. The app combines ads, games, and an extensive mobile loyalty program in a unique way. Instead of simply showing ungainly ads that aren’t adapted to mobile. TVSmiles was launched in 2013 and is based in Berlin, Germany.

EBTH, Inc.

Series B in 2015
EBTH, Inc. operates as an online estate sales company. It connects buyers to antique pieces from estate sales. The company also provides services for buying and selling products ranging from mid-century furniture to original art, used cars, collectibles, vintage bags, everyday kitchen and houseware, appliances, books, collectibles, electronics and computers, fashion and accessories, toys and games, jewelry and watches, and music and instruments, as well as automotive, bed and bath, commercial and industrial, décor, entertainment, furniture, home improvement, lighting, outdoor and garden, sports, and travel and leisure product categories. It also serves customers through a mobile application. EBTH, Inc. was founded in 2008 and is based in Blue Ash, Ohio.

Freee

Series C in 2015
freee is automated online accounting software that syncs with your bank accounts and automatically categorise entries to create financial reports. freee was launched on Mar 19, 2013 and is offered to SMBs operating under the Japanese taxation system. It takes freemium model and its paid plan begins at 980 JPY (~10 USD) per month per business. The company, formerly named as “CFO K.K.”, was founded in July 2012 led by Daisuke Sasaki, who previously headed up Google’s SMB marketing in Asia Pasific region. freee is the winner of Invinity Ventures Summit Launch Pad 2013 Spring, the most prestegious demo event in Japan.

SpotHero

Series B in 2015
SpotHero Inc. provides a digital platform for reserving off-street parking in North America, aiming to alleviate urban congestion by streamlining the parking process. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Detroit and operations in Toronto, the company offers a mobile application and website that enable drivers to locate, compare, and book discounted parking spots. Users can easily access information about nearby parking facilities, facilitating a more efficient parking experience and reducing the time spent searching for parking. SpotHero also collaborates with mobility companies to integrate parking solutions into their services, enhancing overall convenience for users.

Plated

Series B in 2015
Plated is a New York-based company founded in 2012 that specializes in delivering fresh ingredients and chef-designed recipes directly to consumers' homes. The company operates an online platform that offers a subscription-based service, allowing users to prepare restaurant-quality meals at home. By focusing on providing ready-to-cook ingredients alongside easy-to-follow recipes, Plated aims to facilitate home cooking for individuals who are enthusiastic about food and wish to share culinary experiences with others.

Nativo

Series B in 2015
Nativo, Inc. is an advertising technology company based in El Segundo, California, with additional offices in London, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Chicago. Founded in 2010, Nativo specializes in native advertising services, providing a platform that enables advertisers and agencies to plan, buy, manage, and optimize campaigns seamlessly. The platform allows publishers to activate and manage content-based native placements across their media properties, enhancing revenue potential while improving user experience. Nativo's technology automates the distribution of branded content, analyzes its impact, and supports a variety of native ad formats across premium publisher inventory. Over 300 brands and 350 publishers utilize Nativo's platform to scale and measure their advertising efforts effectively.

Azimo

Series B in 2015
Azimo Limited is a digital money transfer network that enables users to send money internationally via an online platform accessible from any internet-connected device. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in London, with an additional office in Amsterdam, the company offers mobile applications for both Android and iOS. Azimo aims to provide a cost-effective alternative to traditional money transfer methods by offering lower fees and competitive exchange rates. The platform allows users to send money directly to bank accounts or to over 270,000 cash pick-up locations worldwide, focusing on delivering a convenient and efficient service.

Munchery

Series C in 2015
Munchery specializes in providing fresh, wholesome meals delivered to customers' homes or offices on weeknights. The company offers a rotating menu created by skilled local chefs, featuring a variety of healthy options that cater to diverse dietary preferences, including vegetarian, low-carb, and wheat-free meals. Each dish is prepared from scratch daily using high-quality ingredients, ensuring that customers receive delicious and nutritious dinners with the convenience of same-day delivery. Munchery aims to simplify weeknight dining by making it easy for individuals and families to enjoy gourmet meals without the hassle of cooking.

Wine in Black

Series C in 2015
Wine in Black GmbH retails wine online. It offers red wine, white wine, champagne, sparkling wine, rose wine, and sweet wine. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Berlin, Germany. As of December 31, 2019, Wine in Black GmbH operates as a subsidiary of Viva Wine & Spirits Ab.

Auctionata

Series C in 2015
Auctionata was an online auction platform that specialized in art, antiques, and luxury collectibles. The company operated a live-stream auction portal, allowing bidders globally to participate in real-time auctions. Auctionata had a presence in multiple cities, including Berlin, New York, London, and Los Angeles, among others. However, as of February 29, 2017, Auctionata announced the cessation of its operations and declared insolvency. Following this announcement, its German operations were halted, although the subsidiaries Paddle8 in the United States and Value-my-Stuff in the United Kingdom were sold and continue to function independently.

Vicampo

Series B in 2015
Vicampo GmbH engages in online sale of wine. The company is based in Mainz, Germany.Vicampo operates a marketplace for wines that allows users to buy directly from wineries. The company has selected over 25,000 experienced and emerging winemakers from Germany who ship their wines directly to customers. The quality of wines is tested not only by the company’s experts but also by the customers who are asked to reviewproducts.

Acorns

Series C in 2015
Acorns is a finance company that allows individuals to round up purchases and automatically invest the change. It allows customers to automatically invest in a low-cost, diversified portfolio of exchange-traded funds offered by some asset managers including Vanguard and BlackRock. Acorns was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Irvine, California.

Nginx

Series B in 2014
NGINX now part of F5 is the company behind the popular open-source project. It offers a suite of technologies for developing and delivering modern applications. Together with F5, our combined solution bridges the gap between NetOps and DevOps, with multi-cloud application services that span from code to customer. NGINX was incorporated in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California.

PSafe Tecnologia

Series C in 2014
PSafe Tecnologia S.A. is a company focused on developing internet security software for mobile devices in Latin America. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, it offers several products, including PSafe Total, an antivirus and security software specifically for Android operating systems. Additionally, the company provides PowerPRO, which identifies and eliminates battery-draining tasks while offering optimization solutions. PSafe Total Windows is another key product that delivers real-time virus scanning, system optimization, and data recovery by eliminating temporary or unnecessary files. As a subsidiary of Grupo Xango S/A, PSafe aims to protect users from hacking, malware, and identity theft, allowing for secure internet browsing on their devices.

Recurly

Series B in 2014
Recurly, Inc. specializes in providing subscription management and billing solutions designed to optimize revenue growth for businesses across various industries, including digital media, streaming, publishing, SaaS, and consumer goods. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Boulder and New Orleans, the company offers a comprehensive platform that automates recurring billing processes, enhances payment acceptance, and reduces subscriber churn through effective card recycling strategies. Recurly's services allow businesses to quickly implement subscription billing systems, manage customer-related billing issues effortlessly, and gain actionable insights into their operations. As a level 1 PCI compliant service provider, Recurly also helps clients minimize costs and obligations associated with payment security. By streamlining these functions, Recurly enables businesses to focus on growth and improve their overall subscriber economics.

JW Player

Series C in 2014
JW Player is a leading multimedia video platform that provides an advanced media player for publishing videos, running video ads, and streaming web content. The platform ensures a consistent viewing experience across various devices, including mobile, tablet, and desktop, utilizing both HTML5 and Flash technology. Users can customize their video interactions, adjust video quality, and incorporate multi-language support. JW Player also facilitates video playback and advertising on Chromecast devices and supports multi-screen advertising compliant with VAST standards. By offering tools that enhance viewer engagement and maximize advertisement revenue, JW Player empowers video professionals to effectively reach audiences and refine their video strategies with minimal investment.

The RealReal

Series C in 2014
The RealReal, Inc. operates an online marketplace for consigned luxury goods. It offers various resale product categories, including women’s, men’s, kids’, jewelry, and watches, as well as home and art products. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Auctionata

Series B in 2014
Auctionata was an online auction platform that specialized in art, antiques, and luxury collectibles. The company operated a live-stream auction portal, allowing bidders globally to participate in real-time auctions. Auctionata had a presence in multiple cities, including Berlin, New York, London, and Los Angeles, among others. However, as of February 29, 2017, Auctionata announced the cessation of its operations and declared insolvency. Following this announcement, its German operations were halted, although the subsidiaries Paddle8 in the United States and Value-my-Stuff in the United Kingdom were sold and continue to function independently.

Munchery

Series B in 2014
Munchery specializes in providing fresh, wholesome meals delivered to customers' homes or offices on weeknights. The company offers a rotating menu created by skilled local chefs, featuring a variety of healthy options that cater to diverse dietary preferences, including vegetarian, low-carb, and wheat-free meals. Each dish is prepared from scratch daily using high-quality ingredients, ensuring that customers receive delicious and nutritious dinners with the convenience of same-day delivery. Munchery aims to simplify weeknight dining by making it easy for individuals and families to enjoy gourmet meals without the hassle of cooking.

Heverest.ru

Series C in 2014
Heverest.ru is a prominent online retailer based in Moscow, specializing in outdoor and sporting goods in Russia. Established in June 2011, the platform offers a comprehensive range of products, including clothing, footwear, bags, backpacks, and equipment for various sports and outdoor activities. Heverest.ru caters to both mass and semi-professional sports segments, enabling customers to easily browse and securely purchase items for delivery across the country. The website attracts over 1.5 million visitors monthly and has developed partnerships with more than 80 suppliers and 200 brands. With its strategic market entry inspired by successful models in sports e-commerce, Heverest.ru aims to achieve significant net sales growth. The company is led by experienced professionals, including CEO Dinesh Shahani, who has a strong background in the sportswear industry.

Savoteur

Series B in 2014
Savoteur is a digital publication established in 2010 and headquartered in New York, focusing on the unique characteristics of cities worldwide. The platform aims to serve young and affluent professionals by highlighting notable people, places, and activities across more than 30 major cities in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, the Americas, and Australia. Through daily email alerts, Savoteur informs its audience about restaurants, pop-up shops, and distinctive services across eight lifestyle categories. In addition to providing valuable insights for readers, the publication also serves as a marketing channel for advertisers and venues, enabling users to discover trends and events on a global scale.

QuizUp

Series B in 2013
Plain Vanilla Corp. is a mobile games company specializing in the development of a real-time social trivia platform for mobile devices. Founded in 2010, the company operates from offices in San Francisco, California, and Reykjavík, Iceland. It focuses on creating engaging multiplayer quiz experiences for users, fostering social interaction through its gaming offerings. Since December 2016, Plain Vanilla has functioned as a subsidiary of Glu Mobile Inc.
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