Enertiv, Inc. is a digital energy company based in New York that specializes in energy efficiency solutions for the real estate sector and related markets. Founded in 2011, the company focuses on optimizing building operations by transforming data into actionable insights. Enertiv's platform collects and analyzes data from various sources, supplemented by IoT devices, to monitor critical equipment, tenant spaces, and indoor environmental conditions. This comprehensive approach allows property owners and operators to identify inefficiencies and reduce waste in their operating expenses. By streamlining operations and enhancing performance, Enertiv empowers its clients to make informed, data-driven decisions that enhance asset value and improve tenant health.
Superpedestrian
Series C in 2019
Superpedestrian, Inc. is a robotics company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in the development of lightweight electric vehicles designed for eco-friendly transportation. Founded in 2012, the company focuses on enhancing the cycling experience through innovative technology. Its flagship product, the Copenhagen Wheel, integrates an online platform that provides valuable data related to cycling safety and wellness. The Copenhagen Wheel is now in mass production and is sold through various retailers and online channels. The company's bikes are equipped with advanced vehicle intelligence that can detect potential malfunctions, assess issues, and implement appropriate responses to prevent damage and ensure rider safety, thereby promoting a comfortable cycling experience.
Zoomcar
Debt Financing in 2018
Zoomcar is a leading peer-to-peer car-sharing marketplace based in Bengaluru, India, specializing in self-drive rentals and vehicle subscriptions. Founded in 2013, the company operates a technology-driven platform that features over 20,000 vehicles across India, Southeast Asia, and Egypt. By empowering host entrepreneurs to share their cars, Zoomcar allows them to earn passive income while providing guests with a diverse and affordable selection of vehicles. The company's primary revenue comes from short-term self-drive rentals, with India being its largest market. Zoomcar employs over 300 people and operates in 50 cities, including locations in Indonesia, Vietnam, and Egypt. Uri Levine, a notable entrepreneur known for his work with mobility companies, serves as the Chairman of the Board.
Weven is a venue management system that serves as an online platform for discovering and booking unique event spaces, particularly non-traditional wedding venues like farms, orchards, and barns. By leveraging venue-specific data and spatial parameters, Weven creates personalized planning experiences tailored to each client's needs, including event size, date, and budget. This approach not only streamlines the planning process for clients but also helps venue operators save time and reduce costs, ultimately leading to more satisfied customers.
Fundation
Debt Financing in 2018
Fundation is a technology-driven company focused on enhancing the credit delivery process for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). By combining financial services expertise with modern digital technology, Fundation has developed a digital account origination and insights platform that simplifies the borrowing and account opening experience for SMBs. This platform streamlines loan and deposit origination workflows for various products, including business loans, lines of credit, and checking accounts. Fundation partners with a range of financial institutions, from community banks to B2B vendors, to empower them in serving their small business clients more effectively. The company's mission is to support the small business economy by providing innovative solutions that improve the overall experience for both lenders and borrowers.
Orionis Biosciences
Series B in 2018
Orionis Biosciences is a biotechnology company focused on early-stage drug discovery and development, particularly targeting oncology and immunotherapies. Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, with additional research facilities in Ghent, Belgium, the company utilizes a range of innovative technologies to create conditionally active drug modalities aimed at treating diseases with significant unmet medical needs. By inducing molecular proximity and cooperativity, Orionis enhances drug potency and precision, allowing for novel target access. Their approach facilitates the development of a diverse pipeline of drug candidates, including therapies that engage both adaptive and innate immune systems. The company collaborates with strategic partners, including VIB in Belgium, and is supported by a team of seasoned entrepreneurs and scientists, as well as a transatlantic network of investors.
Mirow
Convertible Note in 2018
Mirow LLC, founded in 2016 and based in New York, specializes in manufacturing smart mirrors for fitting rooms in retail and hospitality settings. These interactive mirrors utilize touch technology and sensors to enhance the shopping experience by providing personalized recommendations, information on discounts and special offers, and the ability to request assistance from sales staff. Customers can also inquire about items in different sizes or colors. Mirow's innovative approach not only improves customer service but also generates valuable insights into consumer behavior. The company has received recognition in the industry, being featured in notable publications and included in influential retail technology maps. Mirow is expanding its presence in both the United States and European markets, serving a diverse range of high-profile clients.
Popsy is an innovative AI-powered mobile application designed for local buying and selling, establishing itself as a next-generation classifieds platform. Users can list a wide range of items, including electronics, clothing, housing, cars, and furniture, by simply taking a photo. The application employs advanced image recognition technology to provide real-time suggestions for titles, prices, and categories, streamlining the selling process. Popsy focuses on creating a user-friendly marketplace where individuals can trade second-hand and refurbished goods, particularly cell phones, quickly and safely. The platform facilitates instant communication between buyers and sellers, allowing users to receive offers within minutes while avoiding commissions and transaction fees, thus promoting a more accessible and cost-effective trading experience.
Farmer Willie's Alcoholic Ginger Beer
Series A in 2017
Farmer Willie's Alcoholic Ginger Beer based on the secret, homemade recipe of Farmer Willie Fenichel.
Enertiv
Seed Round in 2017
Enertiv, Inc. is a digital energy company based in New York that specializes in energy efficiency solutions for the real estate sector and related markets. Founded in 2011, the company focuses on optimizing building operations by transforming data into actionable insights. Enertiv's platform collects and analyzes data from various sources, supplemented by IoT devices, to monitor critical equipment, tenant spaces, and indoor environmental conditions. This comprehensive approach allows property owners and operators to identify inefficiencies and reduce waste in their operating expenses. By streamlining operations and enhancing performance, Enertiv empowers its clients to make informed, data-driven decisions that enhance asset value and improve tenant health.
Zest Tea
Seed Round in 2017
Zest Tea, founded in 2014 and based in Baltimore, Maryland, specializes in high-caffeine tea products aimed at enhancing mental clarity and energy. The company offers a diverse range of caffeinated teas that incorporate amino acids such as L-Theanine, which work synergistically to extend energy levels and promote steady alertness. Zest Tea's formulations focus on delivering low to no sugar options made from natural ingredients, ensuring customers feel energized and refreshed.
Kenzen, Inc. specializes in health and performance monitoring through its innovative Kenzen ECHO system, which includes a wireless smart patch designed to provide real-time feedback on vital signs, motion, and performance. The smart patch continuously monitors critical parameters to detect heat-related injuries and alert both users and safety supervisors, thereby enhancing workplace safety. Kenzen ECHO also incorporates a mobile application that delivers personalized health insights, aiding in performance improvement and injury prevention. The company, which was incorporated in 2014 and is based in New York, markets its products through various distributors, resellers, and retail locations. Its mission focuses on leveraging physiological data to predict and prevent injuries among industrial workers, ultimately boosting productivity and ensuring safer work environments.
Enertiv
Seed Round in 2016
Enertiv, Inc. is a digital energy company based in New York that specializes in energy efficiency solutions for the real estate sector and related markets. Founded in 2011, the company focuses on optimizing building operations by transforming data into actionable insights. Enertiv's platform collects and analyzes data from various sources, supplemented by IoT devices, to monitor critical equipment, tenant spaces, and indoor environmental conditions. This comprehensive approach allows property owners and operators to identify inefficiencies and reduce waste in their operating expenses. By streamlining operations and enhancing performance, Enertiv empowers its clients to make informed, data-driven decisions that enhance asset value and improve tenant health.
Zoomcar is a leading peer-to-peer car-sharing marketplace based in Bengaluru, India, specializing in self-drive rentals and vehicle subscriptions. Founded in 2013, the company operates a technology-driven platform that features over 20,000 vehicles across India, Southeast Asia, and Egypt. By empowering host entrepreneurs to share their cars, Zoomcar allows them to earn passive income while providing guests with a diverse and affordable selection of vehicles. The company's primary revenue comes from short-term self-drive rentals, with India being its largest market. Zoomcar employs over 300 people and operates in 50 cities, including locations in Indonesia, Vietnam, and Egypt. Uri Levine, a notable entrepreneur known for his work with mobility companies, serves as the Chairman of the Board.
Juno is a fresh approach to ride sharing. By leading with its values and putting drivers first, it will pave the way for better rider experiences. Launching in New York spring 2016
BEGiN is an education technology company dedicated to enhancing children's learning experiences through innovative products. The company develops engaging educational programs that focus on fostering essential skills necessary for future success. Its portfolio includes HOMER, KidPass, and codeSpark Academy, each designed to provide quality educational content that promotes creativity, problem-solving, and a love of learning. BEGiN's approach is informed by research and insights from experts in early childhood development, and it has garnered support from notable organizations such as LEGO Ventures and Sesame Workshop. Co-founded by Neal Shenoy, Noelle Millholt, and Stephanie Dua, BEGiN has also been recognized as one of Crain’s 100 Best Places to Work in New York City.
BEGiN is an education technology company dedicated to enhancing children's learning experiences through innovative products. The company develops engaging educational programs that focus on fostering essential skills necessary for future success. Its portfolio includes HOMER, KidPass, and codeSpark Academy, each designed to provide quality educational content that promotes creativity, problem-solving, and a love of learning. BEGiN's approach is informed by research and insights from experts in early childhood development, and it has garnered support from notable organizations such as LEGO Ventures and Sesame Workshop. Co-founded by Neal Shenoy, Noelle Millholt, and Stephanie Dua, BEGiN has also been recognized as one of Crain’s 100 Best Places to Work in New York City.
Mah Ze Dahr
Seed Round in 2016
Mah Ze Dahr Bakery is a culinary establishment that specializes in a diverse range of baked goods, including cakes, cookies, tarts, cream puffs, bars, and brioche doughnuts. Founded by passionate food enthusiasts, the bakery aims to elevate the experience of baked goods into comforting decadence that can be enjoyed daily. The name "Mah-Ze-Dahr," derived from the Urdu word meaning flavorful and delightful, encapsulates the essence of the bakery's mission to provide a unique and memorable taste experience for each customer. Drawing on years of global travel and culinary expertise, Mah Ze Dahr Bakery is dedicated to creating high-quality, delicious bakery items that resonate with the belief that food plays a significant role in shaping individual experiences and identities.
Imperative
Seed Round in 2015
Imperative is a peer coaching technology platform that offers a video-based coaching experience, allowing employees to become effective coaches without requiring training. The platform aims to make coaching accessible to a larger number of employees at a cost-effective rate compared to traditional coaching methods. By facilitating the development of trusted peer networks, Imperative helps organizations address the evolving needs of the workforce, enhancing employee retention, development, productivity, and overall fulfillment. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Seattle, Imperative serves a diverse range of clients, including notable companies such as Sony Music, MetLife, Zillow, and Airbnb. The company is recognized as a certified B Corp, reflecting its commitment to social and environmental responsibility.
Zoomcar
Venture Round in 2015
Zoomcar is a leading peer-to-peer car-sharing marketplace based in Bengaluru, India, specializing in self-drive rentals and vehicle subscriptions. Founded in 2013, the company operates a technology-driven platform that features over 20,000 vehicles across India, Southeast Asia, and Egypt. By empowering host entrepreneurs to share their cars, Zoomcar allows them to earn passive income while providing guests with a diverse and affordable selection of vehicles. The company's primary revenue comes from short-term self-drive rentals, with India being its largest market. Zoomcar employs over 300 people and operates in 50 cities, including locations in Indonesia, Vietnam, and Egypt. Uri Levine, a notable entrepreneur known for his work with mobility companies, serves as the Chairman of the Board.
Zoomcar is a leading peer-to-peer car-sharing marketplace based in Bengaluru, India, specializing in self-drive rentals and vehicle subscriptions. Founded in 2013, the company operates a technology-driven platform that features over 20,000 vehicles across India, Southeast Asia, and Egypt. By empowering host entrepreneurs to share their cars, Zoomcar allows them to earn passive income while providing guests with a diverse and affordable selection of vehicles. The company's primary revenue comes from short-term self-drive rentals, with India being its largest market. Zoomcar employs over 300 people and operates in 50 cities, including locations in Indonesia, Vietnam, and Egypt. Uri Levine, a notable entrepreneur known for his work with mobility companies, serves as the Chairman of the Board.
Socure Inc. is a provider of digital identity verification solutions, focusing on real-time identity authentication through its Socure ID+ platform. This predictive analytics platform utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to authenticate identities by analyzing a multitude of online and offline data sources, including email, phone numbers, addresses, IP addresses, and social media profiles. Socure's offerings include Aida, an AI-driven bot for validating digital identities, Docv, an omnichannel document verification solution, and Sigma Synthetic Fraud, which tackles synthetic identity fraud. The company addresses the needs of various sectors, including software, consulting, and financial firms, through compliance initiatives such as customer identification programs, know your customer requirements, and anti-money laundering measures. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, Socure has established partnerships with key industry players to enhance its service delivery.
The Infatuation
Seed Round in 2014
The Infatuation is a website, app, newsletter, and recommendation platform designed for finding the perfect restaurant for every situation. The Infatuation doesn't take restaurant comps, doesn't take invites, and always tells it like it is. The platform operating in New York, Los Angeles, London, Chicago, San Francisco, Seattle, Denver, Atlanta, Washington DC, Austin, and other major cities in US.
LiftMetrix
Seed Round in 2014
LiftMetrix, Inc. is a business-to-business and business-to-consumer e-health company based in New York, specializing in social media marketing analytics. The company provides an innovative platform that transforms social media data into actionable insights, allowing clients to measure the return on their social media investments effectively. LiftMetrix offers customized social media marketing plans aligned with specific business objectives, moving beyond basic analytics to deliver deeper business intelligence. Its services include web-based tools for cancer care management, clinical information systems, and data warehousing support, catering to health plan members and various stakeholders in the healthcare sector. Through its comprehensive approach, LiftMetrix aims to maximize the effectiveness of social marketing campaigns and ensure that investments in this area yield measurable business impact.
StatSocial
Angel Round in 2013
StatSocial is a leading provider of social data, founded in 2013 and based in New York City. The company specializes in audience intelligence software that assists brands, publishers, and agencies in understanding and targeting their audiences online. By offering insights into the unique demographics of social audiences—such as gender, income, education, race, and location—StatSocial enables marketers and media professionals to effectively identify consumer prospects. Additionally, the platform allows for the measurement of marketing campaign effectiveness through the analysis of social audience insights, enhancing the ability to tailor marketing efforts to specific segments.
Zoomcar
Seed Round in 2013
Zoomcar is a leading peer-to-peer car-sharing marketplace based in Bengaluru, India, specializing in self-drive rentals and vehicle subscriptions. Founded in 2013, the company operates a technology-driven platform that features over 20,000 vehicles across India, Southeast Asia, and Egypt. By empowering host entrepreneurs to share their cars, Zoomcar allows them to earn passive income while providing guests with a diverse and affordable selection of vehicles. The company's primary revenue comes from short-term self-drive rentals, with India being its largest market. Zoomcar employs over 300 people and operates in 50 cities, including locations in Indonesia, Vietnam, and Egypt. Uri Levine, a notable entrepreneur known for his work with mobility companies, serves as the Chairman of the Board.
Basno, Inc. is a company based in New York that specializes in providing an online platform for creating, collecting, and distributing digital badges. Founded in 2010, Basno's service enables individuals and businesses to recognize various accomplishments, skills, commitments, and expertise. Users can create personalized badges that symbolize their achievements and share them with friends, family, and professional networks. The platform serves as a credentialing tool, allowing users to showcase their qualifications and enhance their personal or professional profiles.
Zoomcar
Convertible Note in 2013
Zoomcar is a leading peer-to-peer car-sharing marketplace based in Bengaluru, India, specializing in self-drive rentals and vehicle subscriptions. Founded in 2013, the company operates a technology-driven platform that features over 20,000 vehicles across India, Southeast Asia, and Egypt. By empowering host entrepreneurs to share their cars, Zoomcar allows them to earn passive income while providing guests with a diverse and affordable selection of vehicles. The company's primary revenue comes from short-term self-drive rentals, with India being its largest market. Zoomcar employs over 300 people and operates in 50 cities, including locations in Indonesia, Vietnam, and Egypt. Uri Levine, a notable entrepreneur known for his work with mobility companies, serves as the Chairman of the Board.
Human Demand
Series A in 2013
Human Demand, established in February 2012, specializes in mobile advertising solutions. As a Demand Side Platform (DSP), it offers agencies and trading desks a robust real-time bidding system for mobile ads across various exchanges. Additionally, as a Data Management Platform (DMP), Human Demand enhances standard mobile inventory by providing targeted audiences at scale through its proprietary "AppAudience" data and superior location insights. The company, headquartered in New York City with a team of 18, delivers campaign optimization and visual analytics for effective mobile advertising campaigns.
MyDROBE
Seed Round in 2012
MyDROBE's smartphone application solves two problems that everyone faces on a daily basis: what am I going to wear and what products should I buy. Based on the user's style and the brands that they like, MyDROBE creates the ultimate taste graph in fashion to power it's Personalized Recommendation Engine to suggest products to buy, outfits to wear, and other people to follow. By simplifying, enhancing and personalizing the users experience, MyDROBE takes the war out of your wardrobe.