Yield App
Seed Round in 2020
Yield App is a digital asset wealth management platform that enables users to buy, trade, and earn on cryptocurrencies. With a focus on safeguarding digital assets through a proprietary risk framework, Yield App has garnered trust from over 100,000 customers globally. The platform provides innovative offerings such as high-yield crypto earn portfolios, structured products, and instant fiat on- and off-ramps, catering to both novice and experienced investors. By simplifying the investment process, Yield App allows users to earn returns that often exceed those of traditional savings accounts, thereby unlocking the full potential of digital assets without the need for complex and costly learning.
Vertalo
Seed Round in 2019
Vertalo is a digital transfer platform that facilitates the connection and functionality within the digital asset economy. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including investor onboarding, cap table management, and compliance solutions, enabling issuers to tokenize their assets and manage investor relations effectively. By providing a platform that allows assets to be securely stored in blockchain wallets and traded in real-time, Vertalo enhances liquidity opportunities for both issuers and investors. The platform also supports features such as portable eligibility and keyless wallets, ensuring that securities are prepared for trading on any compatible alternative trading system (ATS). Through its collaboration with a network of broker-dealers, Vertalo streamlines the process of bringing digital assets to market.
IPwe, Inc. is a global financial technology company based in Dallas, Texas, with an additional office in Paris, France. Founded in 2018, the company operates an online platform that connects buyers and sellers of patents while offering a variety of patent-related services. These services include patent financing, analytics, sales, licensing, and management of standard essential patents as well as annuity payments. IPwe serves a diverse clientele, including patent owners, service providers, lenders, investors, corporations, legal professionals, and individuals. The company's mission is to transform the intellectual property landscape by providing businesses with insights into their patent portfolios from a financial perspective, thereby facilitating informed decision-making to enhance value and drive innovation.
Nodle is a decentralized network that transforms mobile phones into a programmable platform capable of executing Smart Missions. These missions allow devices to interact with their surroundings in exchange for cryptocurrency payments, utilizing the NODL token for access and deployment. One of the primary applications of this network is asset location through Bluetooth Low Energy, which has been adopted by companies in insurance and logistics to track vehicles and packages. In addition to asset tracking, Nodle's platform can ensure the authenticity of media content and verify attendance at events, all while maintaining user privacy. The network also offers developers a robust infrastructure for local and social interactions, enhancing connectivity and enabling a range of applications tied to geolocation services.
CoinText
Seed Round in 2018
CoinText is a project focused on providing global financial services to individuals with mobile phones, particularly those who are poor or underbanked. The company enables transactions in Bitcoin Cash through SMS, allowing users to conduct financial activities without the need for internet access. This functionality is accessible even to users of basic feature phones, thereby expanding financial inclusion. CoinText is also developing a comprehensive suite of tools that leverage SMS transactions for various applications, including merchant and charity solutions, gaming and sports betting, as well as integration with ATMs and vending machines. Through these innovations, CoinText aims to create significant market opportunities for billions of people worldwide.
Context.IO
Seed Round in 2018
Context.IO is a technology company established in Austin, Texas in 2011 by Bruno Morency. The business specializes in developing an API for email data integration, allowing software developers to seamlessly incorporate email functionalities like contact management, file handling, messaging, threading, and WebHooks into their applications across various sectors such as CRM, document management, collaboration, and project management.
Newchip Accelerator
Seed Round in 2018
Newchip is a global remote startup accelerator that supports early-stage entrepreneurs in developing their business ideas and achieving growth. By offering a range of resources, mentorship, and educational programs, Newchip aims to equip startups with the necessary tools to navigate the challenges of launching and scaling a business. The accelerator's remote format allows participants from various geographical locations to access guidance and support without the constraints of physical attendance. Through its comprehensive approach, Newchip facilitates connections between startups and experienced industry professionals, fostering innovation and collaboration in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.