Chestnut Street Ventures

Chestnut Street Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 and based in New York, New York. The firm specializes in investing in start-ups and companies at various stages of development, with a particular focus on ventures led by alumni of the University of Pennsylvania. Chestnut Street Ventures targets a wide range of industries, including business-to-business (B2B), business-to-consumer (B2C), augmented and virtual reality, blockchain, data aggregation platforms, enterprise software, insurance, fintech, robotics, and artificial intelligence. The firm typically invests between $200,000 and $500,000 in initial funding, with the potential to invest up to $2 million through its co-investment program, and it seeks investment opportunities across all geographies.

Brian Keil

Managing Partner

Lucas Kirshenbaum

Senior Analyst

42 past transactions

Brightside

Series B in 2022
Brightside is a financial health company that offers an employer-based platform focused on improving the financial well-being of workers, particularly those living paycheck to paycheck. The platform addresses challenges faced by front-line workers, such as high turnover, healthcare costs, and productivity issues. Brightside provides tailored financial solutions supported by technology-driven financial assistants and a comprehensive app. This approach personalizes services to meet the individual needs of employees and their families, promoting better financial decision-making through behavioral science. By streamlining access to curated financial products, Brightside aims to enhance employee productivity and retention while contributing to a more diverse and equitable workplace.

Certa

Series A in 2022
Certa is an operational management platform that specializes in third-party lifecycle management. The company offers a fully integrated suite of products designed to optimize workflows related to third-party interactions. Its automated software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform facilitates various business-to-business processes, including onboarding, due diligence, risk mitigation, and ongoing monitoring of third-party relationships. By providing tools for supplier lifecycle management, Certa enables businesses to effectively manage risks, ensure compliance, and streamline operations with their external partners on a global scale.

Ondat

Series B in 2021
Ondat is a developer of a cloud-native storage platform tailored for containerized databases and CI/CD workloads in enterprise public cloud environments. The platform offers persistent storage volumes directly on any Kubernetes node, allowing clients the freedom to deploy applications and manage data storage across various platforms without being locked into a single solution. Ondat enhances application performance, resilience, and dependability by providing features such as erasure coding, replication, data reduction through deduplication and compression, and data mobility through replication and migration services. Additionally, the platform ensures data security through encryption and policy management, enabling clients to have control over their data storage and security needs.

Esports One

Venture Round in 2020
Esports One, Inc. is a data and analytics company focused on enhancing the esports experience for players, fans, and broadcasters. Established in 2012 and based in Santa Monica, California, the company operates an esports information platform that leverages proprietary computer vision and machine learning technology to capture and analyze extensive data in real-time. This platform has developed one of the most comprehensive databases of League of Legends esports statistics, dating back to the first professional matches in 2011. In 2020, Esports One expanded its offerings with the launch of Esports One Fantasy, an all-in-one fantasy platform designed to allow users to research teams and players, set lineups, and compete with friends. Through its innovative approach, Esports One aims to transform how fans engage with esports by providing a robust resource for real-time insights and information.

Cornelis Networks

Series A in 2020
Cornelis Networks, Inc. specializes in developing high-performance fabrics tailored for scientific, commercial, and government organizations. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Wayne, Pennsylvania, the company provides network products that enhance computing, data analytics, and artificial intelligence workloads. Its solutions enable clients to harness the computational power of multiple processing devices concurrently, improving accuracy and results. Cornelis Networks serves a diverse clientele, with over 500 global installations across government agencies, academic institutions, and commercial enterprises, all aimed at advancing technological and scientific capabilities.

Betterview

Convertible Note in 2020
Betterview is a property intelligence platform tailored for property and casualty insurers, focusing on the analysis, scoring, management, and monitoring of property risk. By utilizing geospatial data and proprietary machine learning technology, Betterview transforms complex data into clear and actionable insights. This enables insurers to identify and mitigate risks effectively, enhancing operational efficiency and transparency throughout the policy lifecycle. The platform streamlines processes such as pricing, underwriting, and renewals, allowing insurers to make informed decisions and concentrate their efforts on high-risk properties, ultimately improving the overall customer experience.

ARRIS

Series B in 2020
ARRIS specializes in additive molding technology for creating advanced performance composites tailored for mass-market applications such as aerospace, automotive, and consumer products. The company’s innovative manufacturing process focuses on the precise alignment of continuous carbon fibers, allowing for the integration of electronic components and multifunctional materials into a single, topologically optimized part. This technology enables clients to leverage high-performance composites, enhancing the capabilities and efficiency of their products while meeting the demands of modern manufacturing.

Houwzer

Series A in 2020
Houwzer, LLC is a real estate brokerage that offers comprehensive services for buying and selling homes, with a focus on customer satisfaction. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with additional offices in Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Maryland, and Haddonfield, New Jersey, the company employs salaried agents and mortgage advisors, allowing them to prioritize client service over commission-based sales. Houwzer utilizes its proprietary technology to create an end-to-end platform that simplifies the real estate transaction process, integrating various services from consultation to closing. The company has garnered an impressive Net Promoter Score of 84 and an average customer rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars. Since its inception, Houwzer has facilitated the buying and selling of homes worth over $1 billion, saving clients millions in the process.

Tipa

Series C in 2019
Tipa has developed breakthrough 100% biodegradable and compostable flexible packaging solutions for food and beverages. Imitating nature’s and just like an orange peel, their packaging solutions bring a new generation of packaging that easily biodegrade post-consumption and reduce dramatically their impact on the environment. Ranging from simple one-ply films to complex multi-layer products, their packaging solutions offer a combination of superior properties in almost every aspect including high yield, flexibility, transparency, impact strength, and barrier properties.

Burrow

Series B in 2019
Burrow, Inc. is a New York-based furniture company that designs, manufactures, and supplies a range of home furnishings, including customizable sofas, sectionals, loveseats, armchairs, and ottomans, as well as tables, rugs, and various accessories. Founded in 2016, Burrow focuses on creating luxury furniture that is both easy to move and comfortable, utilizing sustainably-sourced hardwood and non-toxic, scratch- and stain-resistant fabrics. The company aims to reinvent the home furnishing experience by offering personalized and durable products that allow customers to avoid traditional retail markups. Burrow sells its items through physical showrooms in several states, including Washington, Massachusetts, Texas, and California, as well as through its online platform. The company's manufacturing facility is located in Mexico City, Mexico.

Capella Space

Series B in 2018
Capella Space is a commercial satellite imaging company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2016. It operates a constellation of small satellites equipped with synthetic aperture radar (SAR) technology, capable of providing high-resolution Earth observation imagery at 50 centimeters. This technology allows for continuous monitoring of the Earth's surface, regardless of weather conditions, including clouds, smoke, and darkness. Capella Space's services support various industries, including maritime domain awareness, agriculture, infrastructure monitoring, and disaster response. The company aims to enhance decision-making related to commerce, conservation, and security by delivering timely and flexible geospatial data. Its capabilities are particularly valuable for applications involving economic activity estimation, urban planning, and search and rescue operations.

NeuroFlow

Venture Round in 2018
NeuroFlow, Inc. is a digital health company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that specializes in providing a platform for behavioral health and patient engagement throughout the mental healthcare continuum. Founded in 2016, NeuroFlow offers cloud-based tools designed for remote patient monitoring and the integration of behavioral health across various care settings, including psychology, primary care, and pain management. The platform empowers healthcare providers to track and engage patients through evidence-based practices, enhancing patient compliance and overall wellness. NeuroFlow's solutions cater to a diverse range of stakeholders, including practices, clinics, hospitals, health plans, and individuals. The company collaborates with several strategic partners, such as Smart Health Innovation Lab and Mental Health America, to further its mission of improving mental health outcomes.

Bainbridge Health

Seed Round in 2018
Bainbridge Health provides hospital systems with a clinical intelligence and data analytics platform to improve medication safety. It provides hospital safety professionals with an infusion pump management software solution to better manage pump data and enhance patient safety. Bainbridge Health also offers a clinician-focused infusion pump management system known as InfusionWare that enables clinicians to manage infusion data in one centralized location.

Verity

Series A in 2018
Verity Studios AG, founded in 2014 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in the development of indoor drone systems. The company is recognized as a leader in the indoor drone market, providing innovative solutions for both the live event and logistics industries. Verity offers end-to-end drone show production services that cater to bespoke events, theatrical productions, and entertainment shows, delivering captivating aerial performances for clients such as Cirque du Soleil and Madison Square Garden. Additionally, Verity has created a commercially successful inventory tracking solution using fully autonomous indoor drones, which is deployed in warehouses to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and minimize errors. Its clientele includes prominent companies like Maersk and Samsung SDS. With a commitment to sustainability, Verity’s systems also aim to lower waste and carbon emissions.

Honor

Series C in 2018
Honor is the largest senior care network and technology platform globally, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for older adults and their families. Founded in 2014 in San Francisco by Cameron Ring, Monica Lo, Sandy Jen, and Seth Sternberg, the company aims to improve in-home care services for seniors. In 2021, Honor expanded its reach by acquiring Home Instead, which strengthened its network and introduced a relationship-based care model. The company combines workforce management and technology expertise with personalized care delivered through a network of third-party providers. This integrated approach allows older adults to receive reliable, transparent, and quality care, enabling them to live safely and comfortably in their own homes.

BaseVenture

Venture Round in 2018
BaseVenture is a software company that specializes in developing innovative solutions for the alternative investment industry, particularly in financial reporting, data visualization, and process management. The company offers a digital fund management platform that simplifies and modernizes the administration of private funds. This platform streamlines and automates critical middle and back-office functions, allowing fund managers, asset allocators, and fund administrators to enhance operational efficiency. By improving investor satisfaction and enabling smarter investment decisions, BaseVenture empowers its clients to focus on growth and delivering value to their investors.

High Brew Coffee

Series C in 2018
High Brew Coffee, Inc. specializes in producing cold-brewed coffee beverages, focusing on ready-to-drink options made from high-quality Arabica beans. Founded in 2013 and based in Austin, Texas, the company offers its products through retail locations and online channels. High Brew Coffee's cold brewing process enhances the natural sweetness and antioxidant content of its beverages while reducing acidity and sugar levels, providing consumers with a refreshing coffee experience. Additionally, the company is committed to supporting farmers in achieving greater profitability with a lower environmental impact.

Tethr

Venture Round in 2018
Tethr enables the enterprise to make smarter business decisions based on the true Voice of the Customer, with an AI-driven communications intelligence platform that listens to and analyzes every customer conversation and surfaces contextual understanding and insights from the data. Based on over a decade of best-practice CX research, Tethr gives organizations the ability to measure what matters and share the voice of the customer insights across the organization to directly impact sales results, customer loyalty, operating costs, compliance, and risk.

RealSelf

Series B in 2018
RealSelf, Inc. operates a platform that serves individuals contemplating elective cosmetic treatments. Founded in 2005 and based in Seattle, Washington, the platform allows users to gather information about a broad range of procedures, share personal experiences, and connect with healthcare providers. The site covers various concerns related to treatments for multiple body areas, including the face, breasts, and skin. RealSelf fosters a community where users can access unbiased stories and advice while engaging with thousands of medical experts who contribute by answering questions, sharing educational videos, and posting patient before-and-after photos. This emphasis on transparency and community support aims to empower individuals in their decision-making process regarding aesthetic procedures.

RapidSOS

Series A in 2018
RapidSOS, Inc. is an emergency response data platform that connects life-saving information from over 350 million connected devices directly to 911 and first responders. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, the company serves public safety agencies globally, offering solutions such as the Clearinghouse, which enables users to send emergency requests and receive critical data from devices, and the Emergency API suite for direct data transmission to emergency services. Additionally, the RapidSOS Portal provides public safety agencies with secure access to essential data through a web-based tool. The platform supports more than 4,800 Emergency Communications Centers, protecting over 90% of the U.S. population during approximately 250 million emergencies each year, thereby enhancing the speed and effectiveness of emergency response.

Unity Biotechnology

Series C in 2018
Unity Biotechnology designs therapeutics that prevent, halt, and reverse various diseases of aging. The company focuses on clearing senescent cells; and designs senolytic medicines. Its medicines target vulnerabilities unique to senescent cells to clear those cells from the human body while leaving normal cells unaffected.

FreeWire

Series A in 2018
FreeWire Technologies, Inc. specializes in mobile electric vehicle (EV) chargers and battery-integrated charging solutions. Founded in 2014 and based in San Leandro, California, the company produces various models, including the Mobi Charger series, which caters to different charging needs with options for manual operation and semi-autonomous functionality. FreeWire's flagship product, the Boost Charger, connects to existing low-voltage utility services and provides high-power charging without requiring significant grid upgrades. This innovative technology allows for ultrafast EV charging, making it suitable for diverse applications, including commercial customers, fleets, and retail locations. FreeWire has established partnerships with major companies and is actively deploying its solutions across the U.S. and internationally, including a collaboration with bp pulse in the UK. By offering clean and efficient power alternatives, FreeWire aims to support the transition away from fossil fuels and enhance the EV charging infrastructure.

Agile Stacks

Venture Round in 2017
Agile Stacks, Inc., founded in 2016 and based in San Mateo, California, specializes in a DevOps automation platform designed for cloud infrastructure and machine learning. The company provides a cloud-based service that enables enterprises to implement multi-cloud infrastructure-as-code efficiently. Agile Stacks' platform allows organizations to accelerate software delivery and enhance data science capabilities by deploying composable, automated software infrastructure within minutes. This innovative approach simplifies and streamlines the management of cloud resources, ultimately improving operational efficiency for its customers.

Fabric Technologies

Venture Round in 2017
Fabric Technologies, Inc. specializes in providing accessible life insurance solutions aimed at helping families secure their financial future. The company offers affordable term life insurance, along with essential tools such as a last will and testament and financial organization resources. Its life insurance application facilitates the approval process for qualified applicants, while online tools assist spouses and partners in managing important financial accounts and life insurance policy information. Additionally, through its subsidiary, Fabric Insurance Agency, LLC, the company provides insurance agency services. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, Fabric Technologies is focused on simplifying life insurance for new parents.

Wylei

Venture Round in 2017
Wylei provides adaptive content solutions to agencies and brands to increase digital messaging relevance and engagement. It uses advanced predictive algorithms to take the guesswork out of digital web, email, mobile, and video campaigns. Wylei's Adaptive Content(TM) and Predictive Intelligence, delivers emails that adapt to the specific context of open, based on where, how, and when the email is viewed.

NeuroFlow

Seed Round in 2017
NeuroFlow, Inc. is a digital health company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that specializes in providing a platform for behavioral health and patient engagement throughout the mental healthcare continuum. Founded in 2016, NeuroFlow offers cloud-based tools designed for remote patient monitoring and the integration of behavioral health across various care settings, including psychology, primary care, and pain management. The platform empowers healthcare providers to track and engage patients through evidence-based practices, enhancing patient compliance and overall wellness. NeuroFlow's solutions cater to a diverse range of stakeholders, including practices, clinics, hospitals, health plans, and individuals. The company collaborates with several strategic partners, such as Smart Health Innovation Lab and Mental Health America, to further its mission of improving mental health outcomes.

Strivr

Venture Round in 2017
Strivr is a company that specializes in virtual reality solutions aimed at transforming employee training and development. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Livingston, New Jersey, Strivr utilizes immersive technology to simulate real-world scenarios, enhancing the learning experience for employees across various industries. By focusing on customer experience and athlete performance, Strivr's platform allows organizations to effectively train their workforce in a way that promotes skill retention and application in real-life situations. This innovative approach supports companies in their growth by improving employee performance and engagement through tailored training programs.

C2Sense

Seed Round in 2017
C2Sense, Inc. specializes in developing chemiresistive gas sensors and miniaturized sensing technologies aimed at enhancing food quality and safety, particularly in the food and agriculture sectors. Founded in 2013 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company’s sensors detect gases like ethylene and biogenic amines at low concentrations, allowing stakeholders throughout the supply chain—from growers to consumers—to monitor the freshness of fruits, meats, and other perishable goods, ultimately reducing waste. C2Sense is also advancing its Halo Diagnostics product, a digitally connected immunoassay reader that offers near-PCR sensitivity and facilitates real-time test results through a cloud-based, HIPAA-compliant platform. This technology supports remote healthcare by enabling physicians to access patient test results instantly. Additionally, C2Sense has developed versatile sensing solutions that provide product quality information and counterfeit detection, using safe molecular additives that report on the status of goods throughout the distribution process, thereby enhancing security in various sectors, including pharmaceuticals and luxury goods.

BEGiN

Series B in 2017
BEGiN is an education technology company focused on providing quality learning experiences for children. The company develops innovative products that aim to cultivate essential skills for future success, integrating technology, education, and entertainment. Its comprehensive offerings include HOMER, KidPass, and codeSpark Academy, designed to engage children in playful and effective learning. BEGiN's approach is grounded in research and is supported by prominent organizations in early childhood development, such as LEGO Ventures and Sesame Workshop. Co-founded by Neal Shenoy, Noelle Millholt, and Stephanie Dua, BEGiN has been recognized as one of the top workplaces in New York City.

Betterview

Venture Round in 2017
Betterview is a property intelligence platform tailored for property and casualty insurers, focusing on the analysis, scoring, management, and monitoring of property risk. By utilizing geospatial data and proprietary machine learning technology, Betterview transforms complex data into clear and actionable insights. This enables insurers to identify and mitigate risks effectively, enhancing operational efficiency and transparency throughout the policy lifecycle. The platform streamlines processes such as pricing, underwriting, and renewals, allowing insurers to make informed decisions and concentrate their efforts on high-risk properties, ultimately improving the overall customer experience.

Dog Parker

Seed Round in 2017
DogSpot is solving an everyday problem for dog owners and retailers. Our hi-tech doghouse, the DogSpot, sits directly in front of stores that can’t allow dogs inside giving dog owners a safe place for their dogs to wait while they go shopping. Retailers love us because we're changing shopper behavior: shoppers spend 2x as long in-store when they use the DogSpot and we keep them health code compliant -- a growing concern as new trends in dog ownership have 87% of dogs going shopping with their owners every week. Current location partners include retail giants Kroger & Albertsons. And advertising partners include two of the biggest pet brands, Purina and Banfield Animal Hospital. Business Model We make money three ways: dog owners pay by-the-minute to use the service, location partners pay to make the amenity available to their shoppers and brands pay to advertise with us in our high-traffic locations.

Shift

Series C in 2017
Shift is an online marketplace specializing in the buying and selling of used cars. The company functions as a personal concierge service by detailing vehicles, listing them on various platforms, managing test drives, and identifying potential buyers. Shift charges a service fee that covers registration, car preparation, and applicable sales tax. To facilitate informed purchasing decisions, Shift provides customers with a comprehensive 150-point concierge report, which includes specifications, high-resolution images, vehicle history, and performance results. This approach aims to streamline the used car transaction process for both buyers and sellers.

Integrate

Series D in 2017
Integrate provides a hub for managing and measuring demand generation programs. It unifies demand marketing channels into a single, powerful SaaS platform to help achieve quantifiable business outcomes. Its cloud-based marketing platform empowers marketers to more effectively acquire prospects and customers by integrating media programs and prospect data with existing marketing and sales systems. The closed-loop platform provides tools including workflow automation, data governance, analytics, and a high-quality media partner marketplace, all accessed from a single, intuitive dashboard. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.

Vertical Mass

Venture Round in 2017
Vertical Mass, Inc. is a data management platform based in Los Angeles that specializes in serving celebrities and companies in the music, entertainment, and sports industries. Founded in 2013, the company offers tools that enable its users to collect, manage, and securely store data about their fans across various digital channels, including social media, websites, mobile applications, e-commerce, and content streaming services. By leveraging this proprietary data, clients can gain deeper insights into their audience, enhance their marketing strategies, and effectively target fans with tailored advertising and content. Additionally, Vertical Mass supports its clients in monetizing their audience data through aggregation, selling, or licensing, thereby helping them increase revenue and improve the effectiveness of media spending.

Domo

Series D in 2017
Domo, Inc. operates a cloud-based platform that connects all levels of an organization, from executives to frontline employees, facilitating access to real-time data and insights. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in American Fork, Utah, Domo enables users to manage their business operations via smartphones. The platform is offered as a subscription-based service, allowing users to receive notifications and respond promptly, with the capability to write back to the original systems of record. In addition to its core platform, Domo provides a Programmatic Revenue Solution that integrates complex data from ad servers and sell-side platforms into user-friendly dashboards. The company's revenue primarily comes from subscriptions to its platform and related professional services.

Vertical Mass

Series A in 2016
Vertical Mass, Inc. is a data management platform based in Los Angeles that specializes in serving celebrities and companies in the music, entertainment, and sports industries. Founded in 2013, the company offers tools that enable its users to collect, manage, and securely store data about their fans across various digital channels, including social media, websites, mobile applications, e-commerce, and content streaming services. By leveraging this proprietary data, clients can gain deeper insights into their audience, enhance their marketing strategies, and effectively target fans with tailored advertising and content. Additionally, Vertical Mass supports its clients in monetizing their audience data through aggregation, selling, or licensing, thereby helping them increase revenue and improve the effectiveness of media spending.

BEGiN

Series B in 2016
BEGiN is an education technology company focused on providing quality learning experiences for children. The company develops innovative products that aim to cultivate essential skills for future success, integrating technology, education, and entertainment. Its comprehensive offerings include HOMER, KidPass, and codeSpark Academy, designed to engage children in playful and effective learning. BEGiN's approach is grounded in research and is supported by prominent organizations in early childhood development, such as LEGO Ventures and Sesame Workshop. Co-founded by Neal Shenoy, Noelle Millholt, and Stephanie Dua, BEGiN has been recognized as one of the top workplaces in New York City.

Bloom Energy

Convertible Note in 2015
Bloom Energy Corporation designs, manufactures, and sells solid-oxide fuel cell systems for on-site power generation. Its primary product, the Bloom Energy Server, converts natural gas, biogas, or hydrogen into electricity through an electrochemical process, allowing for clean and reliable power generation without combustion. The company serves various industries, including banking, technology, healthcare, and utilities, and operates mainly in the United States, Japan, China, India, and South Korea. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Bloom Energy aims to change the way energy is generated and consumed by leveraging innovative fuel cell technology derived from advanced materials science. This technology not only enhances electrical reliability and energy security but also reduces electricity costs and greenhouse gas emissions, providing a sustainable path to energy independence. Additionally, in 2021, the company announced plans to enter the electrolyzer market, further expanding its capabilities in the energy sector.

Betterview

Seed Round in 2015
Betterview is a property intelligence platform tailored for property and casualty insurers, focusing on the analysis, scoring, management, and monitoring of property risk. By utilizing geospatial data and proprietary machine learning technology, Betterview transforms complex data into clear and actionable insights. This enables insurers to identify and mitigate risks effectively, enhancing operational efficiency and transparency throughout the policy lifecycle. The platform streamlines processes such as pricing, underwriting, and renewals, allowing insurers to make informed decisions and concentrate their efforts on high-risk properties, ultimately improving the overall customer experience.
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