99 Counties
Seed Round in 2023
99 Counties is a marketplace connecting consumers with local, regenerative farms in Iowa and Chicago. It facilitates the purchase of chemical-free meat from nearby farms while supporting farmers by diversifying their operations and reducing dependence on large agricultural corporations.
Co-Founded by Falon Fatemi and Mark Cuban, Fireside is the first interactive Web3 streaming platform that turns creators and brands into the studio, networks, and streaming platforms of the future and invites audiences not to just view content, but participate in it. Fireside has already attracted creators like Jay Leno, Melissa Rivers, Craig Kilborn, and the Creator of HBO’s Entourage who are leveraging Fireside to invent new show formats and launch next generation entertainment networks. For more information or to request access to Fireside, please visit www.firesidechat.com or download Fireside for iOS.
Ruby Money
Seed Round in 2022
Ruby Money is a financial technology company that provides tools designed to support solitary entrepreneurs in achieving financial independence. The company focuses on automating essential back-office tasks, such as estimating and paying taxes, acquiring benefits, and saving for retirement. By streamlining these processes, Ruby Money allows business owners to concentrate on growth while effectively managing their financial responsibilities and minimizing tax burdens.
Betterment
Series F in 2021
Betterment LLC is an online financial advisory firm based in New York, founded in 2007. The company specializes in automated investing services that help individuals manage their finances through a customized and diversified portfolio. Betterment offers a range of investment options, including traditional and Roth IRAs, 401(k) accounts, and trust accounts, all of which are designed to optimize investment returns. Its services also include financial and retirement planning, tax loss harvesting, and cash management tools, such as the Two-Way Sweep feature. Betterment caters to various customer segments, including individual investors, businesses through Betterment for Business, and financial advisors via Betterment for Advisors. The firm charges a management fee for its services and focuses on providing personalized, goal-based investing solutions to enhance clients' long-term financial success.
Wayfinder
Seed Round in 2021
Wayfinder, founded at Stanford University's d.school, provides a comprehensive K-12 curriculum focused on developing essential future-ready skills beyond traditional social-emotional learning. The program emphasizes Self-Awareness, Adaptability, Empathy, Collaboration, Agency, and Purpose, aiming to connect classroom learning with real-world applications. Wayfinder includes the Waypoints assessment suite for real-time insights into student growth, supporting targeted instruction and timely interventions. Since 2015, it has been positively received by students and teachers alike, showing improvements in engagement, social awareness, and sense of purpose. The program serves students globally, including major US school districts, and has earned high ratings from the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) and Common Sense Education.
SFR3 is a real estate agency focused on acquiring, renovating, and renting single-family homes. The company identifies properties that require renovation and transforms them into affordable rental units, aiming to make housing more accessible. Through its platform, SFR3 facilitates the connection between individuals seeking affordable housing and the renovated properties, streamlining the process of finding suitable homes for potential renters.
Dumpster Market
Venture Round in 2020
Dumpster Market, LLC is an online marketplace that facilitates the rental of roll-off containers for waste disposal. Founded in 2017 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the platform allows customers to input their location and view a range of dumpster rental options, including sizes and prices, from local, vetted haulers. This service enhances the customer experience by enabling easy online booking and providing price transparency. Additionally, Dumpster Market supports waste hauling companies by improving their sales processes and reducing the volume of phone inquiries. The company offers a variety of dumpster rental services, including junk removal, residential, roofing, home construction, and heavy debris rentals, across multiple states including Arizona, California, Florida, and Texas. Through its innovative approach, Dumpster Market seeks to streamline the procurement of waste services, promoting efficiency and sustainability in the industry.
Snackpass
Series A in 2019
Snackpass is a social food app founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It provides a platform that enhances the convenience and affordability of ordering food from local restaurants through mobile order pickup. Users can access a contactless digital menu, utilize self-service kiosks, and benefit from loyalty rewards that encourage repeat business. The app also fosters social interaction by allowing users to unlock discounts with friends, send gifts, and collect points, thereby enhancing the overall dining experience. Snackpass aims to bridge the gap between offline and digital interaction for food purchasers while helping businesses reduce labor costs.
Vouch
Venture Round in 2019
Vouch, Inc. is a provider of insurance products and services specifically designed for startups and high-growth companies in the United States. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, the company offers a comprehensive range of insurance solutions, including general liability, business property, directors and officers, errors and omissions, cyber coverage, crime coverage, employment practices liability, hired and non-owned auto, and fiduciary liability. Vouch operates a tech-enabled platform that facilitates access to multiple insurance carriers and provides instant quoting capabilities through its MGA brand, Corix. By integrating technology and industry expertise, Vouch aims to help startups and technology-driven businesses effectively manage risk as they scale and adapt to emerging challenges.
Love Story Yoga
Venture Round in 2019
Love Story Yoga is a heated vinyasa yoga studio in San Francisco that offers yoga classes and workshops. The studio provides programs that combine physical and spiritual practice, and includes spa amenities to help relax the mind and body while increasing strength and flexibility and reducing stress.
Grove is a personal trainer for the client's moneyThe company assesses where you are today and create a plan to make the client confident about their money. Through proprietary software combined with a team of Certified Financial Planners, Grove is able to offer personalized advice at a fraction of the price of traditional financial advisors.
Thrive Global
Series B in 2018
Thrive Global is a technology company founded in 2016 by Arianna Huffington. It offers a behavior change platform designed to improve well-being and performance through data-driven, actionable steps called Microsteps. The company serves individuals and corporations worldwide, aiming to end burnout culture and promote sustainable, science-based solutions for mental and physical health.
MUZIK
Venture Round in 2018
Muzik Inc. is a technology company based in West Hollywood, California, that develops and sells smart over-ear headphones designed for smartphones. Founded by Jason Hardi, Muzik focuses on creating advanced headphones tailored for audiophiles and music enthusiasts. The company's offerings include Muzik Connect, a mobile application for Android and iOS that enables users to customize their headphones' functionalities, integrate their social media accounts, and manage their listening experience. Muzik is dedicated to pioneering innovative audio solutions that enhance connectivity and social interaction through its products.
Noble Environmental
Seed Round in 2018
Noble Environmental is an environmental service provider specializing in solid waste management with a focus on renewable natural gas. The company employs innovative technologies and practices to transform waste into renewable natural gas, which can be utilized to power vehicles. By offering these solutions, Noble Environmental aims to facilitate efficient waste management while contributing to the sustainability of natural gas. Through its unique approach, the company supports both environmental responsibility and the advancement of renewable energy sources.
Truepill
Venture Round in 2017
Truepill is a B2B pharmacy fulfillment service headquartered in San Mateo, California. Founded in 2016 by Umar Afridi and Sid Viswanathan, the company provides a pharmacy API and medication fulfillment to customers across all 50 states from its own facilities. Truepill collaborates with direct-to-consumer brands, digital health companies, and various healthcare organizations to enhance the pharmacy experience. Its technology offers real-time visibility into patients, prescriptions, and order details, facilitating payment flexibility and delivery tracking. With a team of 150 employees, Truepill has attracted investment from several notable investors, including Initialized Capital and Y Combinator.
70 Million Jobs
Seed Round in 2017
70 Million Jobs, Inc. is a recruitment platform dedicated to connecting individuals with criminal records to employment opportunities. Established in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, the company serves as the first national for-profit platform of its kind, focusing on second chance jobs. It aims to address the employment challenges faced by over 11 million potential applicants by matching them with major employers willing to provide opportunities. The platform offers various resources, including job listings, resume-building tools, and application submission assistance, to support users in their job search and facilitate their integration into the workforce.
Sleeper
Seed Round in 2017
Sleeper is a fantasy sports platform that connects fans worldwide. It offers real-time news, expert advice, cash prizes, and social features like chat, enabling users to engage in competitive yet communal sporting experiences.
Team Whistle
Series C in 2017
Team Whistle is a global sports and entertainment media company based in New York, with offices in London and Los Angeles. It develops, produces, and distributes a broad range of sports-focused content across social, audio, and streaming platforms to engage digital audiences. The company offers premium scripted and unscripted shows, interactive programs, podcasts, music, and merchandise, and partners with brands, leagues, and media companies to create branded content and advertising experiences. By producing and publishing engaging media experiences, Team Whistle helps sponsors activate audiences and extend reach across the content ecosystem. The business focuses on connecting fans with relatable sports entertainment while providing tools and programs for partners to activate campaigns across multiple platforms.
Turnstyle Cycle
Venture Round in 2017
This immersive, music-driven experience is perfect for novice riders and fitness enthusiasts alike. Take a seat on one of their 28 bikes to improve your cardio, strengthen your legs, and tighten your core.
Pacific Current Partners
Seed Round in 2015
Pacific Current Partners, established in 2013, is a U.S.-based real estate private equity firm specializing in manufactured housing and recreational vehicle (RV) communities. The company owns and operates several mobile home and RV parks, acquired both on and off-market, aiming to add and maintain value for investors and stakeholders. Pacific Current Partners focuses on energy cost reduction and tax optimization strategies to enhance property values and benefit residents.