Equal Ventures

Odyssey is at the center of one of the biggest economic and climate opportunities of our lifetime: the clean energy transition in emerging markets, where aging/weak grids, favorable policies, and high diesel costs are making distributed renewable energy systems THE energy infrastructure of the future. Odyssey provides financiers and renewable energy project developers with leading-edge technologies and a data-driven software platform to aggregate and scale investment in distributed renewable energy. (DRE) Odyssey is the only end-to-end platform to scale project development across all phases: planning, financing, procuring, and operating projects. Our solutions solve the key challenges facing the distributed renewable energy industry in emerging markets: Planning + Finance Solutions: Financiers lack the information to navigate the investment landscape in many countries that most need their support. By leveraging our network of 2000+ renewable energy companies, we are helping private and concessional financiers access projects that were previously inaccessible. We have $1.3 billion of financing for distributed renewable energy projects on the platform and a pipeline of more than US$785 million in active discussions with concessional and commercial financiers. We also offer advanced software tools to efficiently plan projects, aggregate portfolios and streamline diligence between developers and investors. Procurement Solutions: Smaller renewable energy companies can’t access economies of scale pricing and terms when buying equipment. By aggregating their orders and connecting them with financing that would otherwise be out of reach, we help developers access equipment more quickly, reliably, and at better prices. Monitoring & Control Solutions: As renewable energy companies scale their operations, ensuring they are performing reliably and optimally is a challenge. We offer hardware and software to make it easy to spot any issues, remotely control components, as well as provide data back to investors about portfolio performance in the form of customized dashboards for commercial, financial, operational, and impact metrics.

Bikky was founded on the belief that restaurants deserve the same access to data as the largest, most sophisticated businesses in the world. We believe data can fundamentally transform the economic model of the entire restaurant industry - producing better businesses, more jobs, and stronger communities. We’re proud to serve thousands of restaurant locations across the U.S., including Bojangles, MOD Pizza, and Dave’s Hot Chicken.

MVMNT is a TMS company for freight brokers, by freight brokers. The MVMNT platform represents the best of what the industry has learned over the years, giving you everything you need to balance the considerations of Price, Service, and Gross Profit. Brokerage is a business of action. It’s not just about speed – success is about speed in the right direction. You need to be able to act quickly with the right information if you want to maximize gross profit. By taking a brokerage-first approach with its TMS, MVMNT saves you headaches at the load level and the organizational level, freeing up your time to focus on what really matters – your relationships. Visit mvmnt.io to schedule time with the MVMNT team for a demo on how they give you control over the inputs to your success.

Upwards is a technology-driven care solutions company with a mission to make care accessible to all families and empower the caregivers who provide it. Upwards brings together families, care providers, employers, and governments to create new care avenues in real-time and utilizes a data-driven approach to enhance the supply and capacity of the care system. Upwards matches families with caregivers equipped to meet their unique needs and connects families with the resources they need to afford care, whether through government subsidies or workplace benefits. To learn more, visit upwards.com.

SmartHop is a business-in-a-box platform that empowers small trucking companies and owner-operators to earn more while doing less. By using artificial intelligence to deliver smart load recommendations, full-service back-office support, and low-cost operational services, SmartHop enables customers to operate with better capabilities than the leading carriers. It transforms the way drivers make a living through the nation’s largest network for truckers. Founded in 2018, SmartHop is backed by Equal Ventures, Union Square Ventures, Greycroft, RyderVentures, and Las Olas VC. It is headquartered in Miami, Florida.

David Energy is an energy company that leverages advanced technology to transform the way electricity is consumed, managed, and traded. By integrating software and hardware solutions, David Energy aims to optimize energy usage, reduce costs, and increase the adoption of renewable energy sources. By focusing on smart energy management, renewable energy integration, and market participation, David Energy is helping to shape a more sustainable and efficient energy future.

Leap enables brands to deploy modern, immersive retail stores that drive growth and acquire customers. By leveraging millions of data points and a platform strategy, Leap makes physical retail more productive and less risky for brands. Its platform also follows a technology-enabled approach and includes all aspects of store development and operations, including physical space, staffing, and managing all technology infrastructure that helps consumer brands to grow and deepen their customer brand experience. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

ThreeFlow is a Benefits Placement System, a new category of enterprise software that allows brokers and carriers to manage the entire placement process in one shared system. They make it easier for carriers to win business and brokers to empower employers with the details they need to make benefits selections. By connecting people, systems, and information, they enable easier communication, a quicker process, and better decisions making busy people more productive. ThreeFlow was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL, USA.

Wrapbook is a smart production payroll and cost-tracking platform that connects your entire team—accounting, production, cast, and crew—in a single, easy-to-use interface. With Wrapbook companies can pay workers with a click, track expenses in real time, and generate payroll reports on demand, while workers can submit timecards and track pay from any device. With smart onboarding, automated timecards, and built-in union compliance, Wrapbook makes payroll easier, faster, and more secure.

Ghost is the marketplace that connects leading retail brands with surplus distribution partners. Ghost combines real-time data with intelligent solutions to help brands monetize their excess inventory discreetly and sustainably. By providing liquidity, protection, and transparency, the Ghost platform serves as the backbone for retailers to diversify and optimize their inventory lifecycle.

Starday Foods is a healthy and sustainable food products company.

Wrapbook is a smart production payroll and cost-tracking platform that connects your entire team—accounting, production, cast, and crew—in a single, easy-to-use interface. With Wrapbook companies can pay workers with a click, track expenses in real time, and generate payroll reports on demand, while workers can submit timecards and track pay from any device. With smart onboarding, automated timecards, and built-in union compliance, Wrapbook makes payroll easier, faster, and more secure.

SmartHop is a business-in-a-box platform that empowers small trucking companies and owner-operators to earn more while doing less. By using artificial intelligence to deliver smart load recommendations, full-service back-office support, and low-cost operational services, SmartHop enables customers to operate with better capabilities than the leading carriers. It transforms the way drivers make a living through the nation’s largest network for truckers. Founded in 2018, SmartHop is backed by Equal Ventures, Union Square Ventures, Greycroft, RyderVentures, and Las Olas VC. It is headquartered in Miami, Florida.

David Energy is an energy company that leverages advanced technology to transform the way electricity is consumed, managed, and traded. By integrating software and hardware solutions, David Energy aims to optimize energy usage, reduce costs, and increase the adoption of renewable energy sources. By focusing on smart energy management, renewable energy integration, and market participation, David Energy is helping to shape a more sustainable and efficient energy future.

ThreeFlow is a Benefits Placement System, a new category of enterprise software that allows brokers and carriers to manage the entire placement process in one shared system. They make it easier for carriers to win business and brokers to empower employers with the details they need to make benefits selections. By connecting people, systems, and information, they enable easier communication, a quicker process, and better decisions making busy people more productive. ThreeFlow was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL, USA.

Wrapbook is a smart production payroll and cost-tracking platform that connects your entire team—accounting, production, cast, and crew—in a single, easy-to-use interface. With Wrapbook companies can pay workers with a click, track expenses in real time, and generate payroll reports on demand, while workers can submit timecards and track pay from any device. With smart onboarding, automated timecards, and built-in union compliance, Wrapbook makes payroll easier, faster, and more secure.

SmartHop is a business-in-a-box platform that empowers small trucking companies and owner-operators to earn more while doing less. By using artificial intelligence to deliver smart load recommendations, full-service back-office support, and low-cost operational services, SmartHop enables customers to operate with better capabilities than the leading carriers. It transforms the way drivers make a living through the nation’s largest network for truckers. Founded in 2018, SmartHop is backed by Equal Ventures, Union Square Ventures, Greycroft, RyderVentures, and Las Olas VC. It is headquartered in Miami, Florida.

Leap enables brands to deploy modern, immersive retail stores that drive growth and acquire customers. By leveraging millions of data points and a platform strategy, Leap makes physical retail more productive and less risky for brands. Its platform also follows a technology-enabled approach and includes all aspects of store development and operations, including physical space, staffing, and managing all technology infrastructure that helps consumer brands to grow and deepen their customer brand experience. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Gerry is a concierge service provider, helping families find the right assisted living homes for elders. The company provides its services related to assisted home living, financial planning, memory care facilities, family support, and communication, providing families with personalized recommendations and advice to find a suitable facility for their loved ones. Farron Blanc and Ajay Rajan started the company in New York, New York in 2018.

Block Renovation is a renovation platform that combines architect-grade design, construction labor, and materials into a streamlined renovation experience. Block’s mission is to give homeowners a better way to improve the spaces they live in, and to give contractors a better way to work. Founded by Koda Wang and Luke Sherwin, Block simplifies a complex and convoluted process and delivers an intuitive experience for completing a beautiful home renovation.

Pattern is a family of brands that inspire to learn, explore, and lay the foundation for a more present life. The company's goal is to create deeper, more personal relationships with each consumer so they can best serve their needs through the family of brands.

Leap enables brands to deploy modern, immersive retail stores that drive growth and acquire customers. By leveraging millions of data points and a platform strategy, Leap makes physical retail more productive and less risky for brands. Its platform also follows a technology-enabled approach and includes all aspects of store development and operations, including physical space, staffing, and managing all technology infrastructure that helps consumer brands to grow and deepen their customer brand experience. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.