Emagen Investment Group

Emagen Investment Group Inc. is a venture capital firm that specializes in making investments in seed- and early-stage companies. They provide funding and support to help these businesses grow and succeed in their respective industries. With a focus on identifying promising startups with innovative ideas, Emagen Investment Group aims to help entrepreneurs turn their visions into successful businesses. By offering strategic guidance and financial resources, they play a crucial role in fostering the growth and development of new companies in various sectors.

Nasir Jones

Partner

23 past transactions

Modal

Seed Round in 2017
Modal is a developer of digital commerce solutions focused on enhancing the auto-buying experience for dealerships, banks, and automotive brands in the United States. Its platform integrates seamlessly into existing dealership websites and showrooms, allowing for transparent digital transactions. Modal's offerings include a transaction layer that enhances user interactions, Checkout for digital transactions, a connected sales tool called Shop, and a trade tool that supports the buying journey. By simplifying the complexities of auto transactions, Modal aims to elevate customer satisfaction and drive higher sales volumes for automotive retailers. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, the company is backed by prominent investors and comprises a team with experience from leading technology firms.

Real Food Blends

Seed Round in 2014
Real Food Blends, LLC develops, produces, and sells natural food meals specifically designed for individuals who rely on feeding tubes. Founded in 2012 and based in Chesterton, Indiana, the company offers a variety of blended meal options, including combinations such as orange chicken with carrots and barley, quinoa with kale and hemp, and salmon with oats and squash. These meals are created to meet the nutritional needs of people with diverse medical conditions and are available for purchase online as well as through home health care distribution channels. Previously known as Just Food Blends, the company operates as a subsidiary of Danone Trading Medical B.V. and also ships its products internationally.

Munchery

Series B in 2014
Munchery is an online food delivery service focused on providing convenient, healthy meal options for busy weeknights. The company offers a diverse menu of chef-crafted dinners, made with high-quality ingredients sourced from local farmers who prioritize organic and sustainable practices. Customers can enjoy same-day delivery of fresh meals to their homes or offices, with new menu options available each weekday. Munchery caters to various dietary preferences, including vegetarian, low-carb, and wheat-free choices, ensuring that there is something for everyone. By prioritizing quality and convenience, Munchery aims to simplify the dinner experience for its users.

Boostable

Seed Round in 2014
Boostable, Inc., founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, operates an online marketplace that enables sellers to preview and launch their digital advertisements. The company offers a cooperative digital advertising solution tailored for e-commerce marketplaces, retailers, and platforms, allowing them to provide digital advertising as a service. Boostable’s innovative model focuses on sharing costs, data, and resources among companies, facilitating the creation of high-performing ad campaigns. The leadership team comprises experienced professionals from renowned digital advertising firms, bringing extensive expertise to the company. Boostable is backed by prominent investors, including Y Combinator, SV Angel, 500 Startups, Omidyar Network, and Morado Ventures.

Walker and Company Brands

Seed Round in 2013
Walker & Company Brands is a manufacturer of health and beauty products specifically designed for people of color, focusing on both men and women. The company offers a range of products, including shaving kits and hair care collections tailored for coarse and curly hair. With a commitment to consumer-centricity, Walker & Company aims to reinvent the experience of learning about, purchasing, and enjoying health and beauty products. By developing and testing products that meet the unique needs of its community, the company strives to provide excellent customer service and a straightforward shopping experience.

Coinbase Global

Series B in 2013
Coinbase, Inc. is a digital currency platform that enables merchants, consumers, and traders to buy, sell, and store cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers a range of services including a user-friendly website for transactions, a digital wallet, and merchant payment processing tools. These offerings facilitate seamless transactions for users and support a variety of online businesses. Coinbase's mission is to create an open financial system accessible to individuals worldwide, fostering the adoption of cryptocurrencies and enhancing the overall digital financial landscape.

mParticle

Seed Round in 2013
mParticle, Inc. is a New York-based company that develops a customer data platform designed for multi-channel consumer brands. Founded in 2012, mParticle enables businesses to effectively manage and analyze customer data in real time, providing tools for marketers, developers, and data scientists to integrate and orchestrate their marketing efforts. The platform collects user data from various sources, unifying it into a single view to deliver personalized, omnichannel customer experiences. This capability allows companies to gain actionable insights, optimize customer journeys, and enhance engagement through advanced analytics and audience segmentation. mParticle serves a diverse range of industries, including retail, financial services, media, dining, travel, gaming, and marketing, among others, helping brands accelerate their growth strategies while ensuring compliance with regulations such as GDPR. The company also has additional offices in San Francisco, Bellevue, London, and Delray Beach.

Glio

Seed Round in 2013
Glio is an e-commerce platform focused on the Latin American market, connecting buyers with sellers to offer competitive prices and quality customer service. As the first company from Latin America to be backed by Y Combinator, Glio aims to enhance the shopping experience in the region. The platform also features crowd-sourced reviews and local listings, facilitating connections between small businesses in Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina and local consumers. By showcasing user-generated reviews and detailed business information, Glio provides valuable insights that help consumers make informed purchasing decisions.

Launchmetrics

Series A in 2013
Launchmetrics is a marketing and analytics platform that specializes in serving the fashion, luxury, and beauty industries. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in New York, with additional operations in Paris, the company offers a suite of products designed to enhance brand performance and streamline marketing processes. Its offerings include Samples, Events, Contacts, Discover, and Influencers by Launchmetrics, which collectively assist brands in planning product launches and improving media performance. The company has established itself as a trusted technology provider, working with over 1,000 clients, including prominent names like Dior, Fendi, and NET-A-PORTER, as well as partners such as the British Fashion Council and Google. With a presence in eight markets and support in five languages, Launchmetrics aims to empower brands to create impactful and measurable consumer experiences, adapting to the rapidly changing digital landscape. The company was originally known as Fashion GPS, Inc. before rebranding in January 2016.

deviantART

Series B in 2013
DeviantArt, Inc. operates an online social network and community for artists and art enthusiasts, providing a platform for both emerging and established artists to showcase, promote, and share their artwork. Founded in 2000 and based in West Hollywood, California, DeviantArt allows users to upload a diverse range of artistic categories, including digital art, traditional art, photography, literature, and animation, among others. The platform engages over 32 million registered members, attracting more than 65 million unique visitors each month. Its users, known as deviants, contribute over 160,000 original artworks daily, fostering a vibrant and supportive environment for artistic expression. DeviantArt not only serves as an online gallery but also offers tools, resources, and community engagement options, enabling artists to improve their skills and connect with like-minded individuals. As of 2017, DeviantArt operates as a subsidiary of Wix.com Ltd.

SendHub

Series A in 2013
SendHub offers a comprehensive phone system tailored for today's mobile-centric environment, eliminating the need for hardware and enabling instant setup. Users can obtain a phone number from any area code and access services across various devices, including web browsers, smartphones, and feature phones, as well as through an API. The platform facilitates seamless communication by allowing businesses to add lines for their teams at no additional cost, while providing robust analytics and transparency in telecommunication activities. Key features include an auto attendant, call transfer, company directory, contact sharing, voicemail transcription, and text marketing capabilities, making it suitable for both small and large organizations.

Proven

Series A in 2013
Proven operates as a hiring tool intended for small businesses. The platform takes hiring on the go with fully native apps for iOS and Android. Employers can review resumes, respond to candidates, and even post a new job all from a smartphone. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in San Francisco, California.

NationBuilder

Series B in 2013
NationBuilder is a software company founded in November 2009 by Jim Gilliam, Jesse Haff, and Lea Endres, with its platform officially launched in April 2011. Based in Los Angeles, with additional offices in New York, Washington DC, Vancouver, and London, the company has raised over $14 million in funding from investors such as Andreessen Horowitz and Omidyar Network. NationBuilder provides an enterprise management platform designed to support organizations, movements, and political campaigns by integrating various services, including website content, email communications, social insights, and people management. This comprehensive approach enables users to make informed decisions using real-time data and streamlines operations by consolidating multiple tools into a single, scalable system. The leadership transition in 2017 saw Jim Gilliam become Executive Chairman while Lea Endres took on the role of CEO.

Change.org

Series B in 2013
Change.org is the world’s largest social change platform with over 150 million users in 196 countries. Change.org empowers anyone, anywhere, to create the change they want to see. On Change.org, people everywhere are starting campaigns, mobilizing supporters, and working with decision-makers to drive solutions. Change.org is a certified B-corporation, a new class of companies dedicated to positive impact. Investors include Bill Gates, Arianna Huffington, Ev Williams, Richard Branson, Reid Hoffman, and the Omidyar Network, started by eBay founder Pierre Omidyar.

Tilt

Series A in 2013
Tilt.com, Inc. is a crowdfunding platform that facilitates the collection and pooling of money for various purposes, catering to startups, politicians, and individuals seeking to raise funds online. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers both a free service for individuals and more advanced tools for businesses through Tilt Pro, allowing for customized crowdfunding experiences. Since its inception, Tilt has supported over 500,000 groups in achieving their fundraising goals, which range from social events to significant projects like building schools and supporting sports teams. Formerly known as Crowdtilt, Inc., the company rebranded in July 2014 and operates as a subsidiary of Airbnb, Inc. as of February 2017. Tilt's platform emphasizes collaboration, making it easier for groups to pool resources and turn their ideas into reality.

Madefire

Venture Round in 2013
Madefire, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a mobile application designed to enhance the storytelling experience through an interactive format. Founded in 2011 and based in Berkeley, California, Madefire offers a platform that combines words, images, motion, and sound to create a new category of entertainment known as Motion Books. This innovative approach allows creators, including notable figures like comic book legend Dave Gibbons, to break free from traditional comic formats and produce dynamic narratives. The Madefire app provides users with access to a diverse catalog of digital comics and graphic novels, enabling a unique and engaging reading experience that leverages the interactive capabilities of modern devices.

Hotelzilla

Seed Round in 2013
Hotelzilla offers a mobile application that enables individuals to book last minute hotels in Latin America.

Tradesy

Series A in 2012
Tradesy is an online peer-to-peer marketplace specializing in buying and selling designer fashion items. Founded in 2012 by Tracy DiNunzio, Sash Catanzarite, and John Hall, the company connects sellers with buyers for clothing, bags, shoes, accessories, and jewelry from brands such as Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Chanel, Gucci, Prada, Saint Laurent, Givenchy, Balenciaga, Chloe, and more. Tradesy provides services including packaging materials, pricing recommendations, shipping automation, returns handling, and authentication of designer goods. The company is headquartered in Santa Monica, California.

Prism Skylabs

Series A in 2012
Prism Skylabs is a cloud-based video intelligence platform that enhances the functionality of standard video cameras, turning them into effective business tools. Utilizing computer vision, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, Prism extracts valuable insights from video data, making the information easily understandable and actionable. The platform is employed by leading companies across 80 countries, helping them to gain a deeper understanding of their operations, manage resources effectively, and drive business growth.

Trendabl

Venture Round in 2012
Trendabl, Inc. is a company that operates an online community centered around fashion enthusiasts. Launched in March 2012, it offers a photo-sharing platform designed for users to capture and upload images related to fashion. The application allows users to enhance their photos with filters and tag them with details including brand, price, and retail availability. Users can share their images with followers and connect with fashion icons, celebrities, designers, and influencers, thereby creating a vibrant social network focused on fashion content. Founded in 2011, Trendabl is headquartered in New York, New York.

Genius

Series A in 2012
Genius Media Group, Inc. operates an online platform that focuses on music intelligence, originally starting as a site for annotating rap lyrics. Founded in 2009 and based in Brooklyn, New York, Genius has evolved to serve a broader audience, providing insights into various music genres beyond hip-hop. The platform attracts over 100 million users monthly, enabling contributors, editors, and musicians to engage in discussions about songs and share their interpretations with a global fan base. In addition to lyrics, Genius features charts and videos, offering a comprehensive view of music and its cultural significance. Renowned artists, including Frank Ocean and Lin-Manuel Miranda, also participate in the platform, contributing their perspectives and enhancing the storytelling aspect of music.

TurningArt

Venture Round in 2012
TurningArt is a curated artwork service that connects businesses with a diverse range of contemporary artists across the United States. The company collaborates with over a thousand painters, photographers, and mixed-media artists to offer clients a rotating collection of engaging artwork that enhances office environments. Through its platform, businesses can lease, purchase, or rent artwork from a proprietary catalogue, ensuring that their spaces remain vibrant and appealing. TurningArt also provides interactive placards that educate employees and visitors about the artists and their work, fostering a deeper appreciation for art in the workplace. The company handles all aspects of the process, from curation to installation, making it a seamless experience for clients seeking to enrich their workspaces with art.

Stance

Series A in 2011
Stance, Inc. is a designer and manufacturer of socks and underwear for men, women, and children. The company offers a diverse range of products, including casual, performance, snow, and artist socks, as well as anklets, thigh highs, knee highs, and a variety of underwear. Stance aims to help athletes, performers, and cultural influencers express their individuality through its unique designs. Founded in 2009, Stance is based in San Clemente, California, and sells its products online and through retail partnerships in major cities like San Clemente, Salt Lake City, and New York.
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