Highlight
Seed Round in 2022
Highlight is a market research platform established in 2020 and based in New York, New York. It specializes in facilitating efficient and scalable at-home product testing. The platform allows brands to seamlessly distribute products and collect data from a diverse, vetted community of engaged consumers. This approach enables companies to obtain high-quality product insights at scale, enhancing their ability to make informed decisions based on real consumer feedback.
Anvyl, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in supply chain management, providing a platform for brands to streamline their manufacturing processes. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York, Anvyl offers tools for managing suppliers, overseeing production, and tracking product data throughout the supply chain. The platform leverages data analytics to enhance visibility into manufacturing, automate interactions, and standardize communications between brands and manufacturers. It facilitates effective contract negotiations, scheduling, and quality tracking, ensuring timely delivery of products. By simplifying the complexities of supply chain management, Anvyl aims to create a more efficient and transparent manufacturing ecosystem.
Clare is a direct‑to‑consumer paint marketplace that offers eco‑conscious paint in designer‑curated colors, hassle‑free color sampling, and paint supplies delivered straight to homeowners’ doors. The platform enables customers to test colors and avoid trips to hardware stores, providing primers, ceiling paints, paint kits, roller frames, poles, roller covers, brushes, trays, and related supplies. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York, the company aims to reinvent the paint shopping experience by making home painting more accessible and inspiring.
Waldo is a developer of mobile application testing software designed to simplify the testing process for iOS and Android applications. The company's platform allows mobile application teams to create, test, and visualize user flows in a single tool, facilitating the delivery of a consistent and high-quality user experience. By recording tests and replaying them against new application versions, Waldo helps developers identify and resolve issues efficiently, ultimately enabling faster product releases with fewer bugs. Headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, Waldo also has a development office in Paris, France.
Coherence
Seed Round in 2021
Coherence is a software development company based in New York, founded in 2021. It focuses on enhancing the efficiency of software teams by providing a cloud deployment platform that streamlines the development to production process. The company offers an integrated toolkit that automates the development, deployment, and management of container-based full-stack web applications. This platform is designed to minimize friction in the development workflow, allowing developers to write, test, review, and deploy code from a single interface. By intuitively guiding developers to their cloud resources, Coherence reduces the time spent navigating multiple interfaces for logs and metrics, ultimately facilitating a more cohesive and productive development experience.
Coherence
Venture Round in 2021
Coherence is a software development company based in New York, founded in 2021. It focuses on enhancing the efficiency of software teams by providing a cloud deployment platform that streamlines the development to production process. The company offers an integrated toolkit that automates the development, deployment, and management of container-based full-stack web applications. This platform is designed to minimize friction in the development workflow, allowing developers to write, test, review, and deploy code from a single interface. By intuitively guiding developers to their cloud resources, Coherence reduces the time spent navigating multiple interfaces for logs and metrics, ultimately facilitating a more cohesive and productive development experience.
Studs is a piercing studio established in 2019 by Anna Harman and Lisa Bubbers, headquartered in New York, United States. The company caters to a conscious millennial and Gen-Z clientele, aiming to modernize the traditional mall piercing experience through both online and offline retail operations. Studs specializes in providing safe and healthy ear piercing services, emphasizing a prioritized customer experience. By combining a contemporary approach with a focus on safety and hygiene, Studs has positioned itself as a leader in the ear piercing industry.
Nomad Health
Series D in 2021
Nomad Health, Inc. is an online marketplace that connects clinicians with freelance and permanent clinical job opportunities in the United States. Founded in 2015 and based in New York, the company provides a platform where doctors and nurses can search for employment based on various criteria such as location, pay rate, and medical specialty. Nomad Health aims to streamline the healthcare staffing process by replacing traditional methods with a modern, efficient technology platform. The service not only simplifies job searches but also manages digital resumes and credentials, facilitating communication between clinicians and healthcare facilities. This innovative approach addresses the complexities of healthcare staffing, enhancing the experience for both job seekers and providers.
Level is a technology company that makes financial products for employers. With Level, everyone benefits: employers offer bigger benefits for less, members get more freedom and choice, and providers are paid instantly. Level makes paying with benefits as simple as paying with cash.
The company was founded in 2018 and is based in New York, New York.
Coursedog
Series A in 2020
Coursedog is a provider of cloud-based academic operations software for higher education. The platform delivers integrated scheduling and curriculum management, collecting instructor input on class times, seating layouts, and technology requirements to inform planning. It automates administrative tasks, issues alerts for scheduling errors, and offers reports and analytics to support decision-making. Its tools include class and event scheduling, curriculum development, catalog management, and form and workflow builder, plus a course projection tool that analyzes historical enrollments and degree requirements to recommend which courses to offer. The software is designed to reduce service costs, improve student outcomes, and enable data-driven administration across colleges and universities. Coursedog was founded in 2018 and has offices in New York and Palo Alto.
Studs is a piercing studio established in 2019 by Anna Harman and Lisa Bubbers, headquartered in New York, United States. The company caters to a conscious millennial and Gen-Z clientele, aiming to modernize the traditional mall piercing experience through both online and offline retail operations. Studs specializes in providing safe and healthy ear piercing services, emphasizing a prioritized customer experience. By combining a contemporary approach with a focus on safety and hygiene, Studs has positioned itself as a leader in the ear piercing industry.
Anvyl, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in supply chain management, providing a platform for brands to streamline their manufacturing processes. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York, Anvyl offers tools for managing suppliers, overseeing production, and tracking product data throughout the supply chain. The platform leverages data analytics to enhance visibility into manufacturing, automate interactions, and standardize communications between brands and manufacturers. It facilitates effective contract negotiations, scheduling, and quality tracking, ensuring timely delivery of products. By simplifying the complexities of supply chain management, Anvyl aims to create a more efficient and transparent manufacturing ecosystem.
Founded in 2019, Odeko is a software platform designed to help small businesses, particularly cafes and bakeries, manage inventory efficiently. Its key features include inventory tracking, supply chain management, sales reporting, and integration with payment systems and delivery services.
Clare
Convertible Note in 2019
Clare is a direct‑to‑consumer paint marketplace that offers eco‑conscious paint in designer‑curated colors, hassle‑free color sampling, and paint supplies delivered straight to homeowners’ doors. The platform enables customers to test colors and avoid trips to hardware stores, providing primers, ceiling paints, paint kits, roller frames, poles, roller covers, brushes, trays, and related supplies. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York, the company aims to reinvent the paint shopping experience by making home painting more accessible and inspiring.
Founded in 2019, Odeko is a software platform designed to help small businesses, particularly cafes and bakeries, manage inventory efficiently. Its key features include inventory tracking, supply chain management, sales reporting, and integration with payment systems and delivery services.
Bowery Farming
Series B in 2018
Bowery Farming Inc. is a modern agricultural company based in New York, specializing in post-organic produce. Founded in 2014, the company focuses on growing a variety of greens, including baby kale, lettuce, arugula, and basil, using innovative indoor farming techniques. By leveraging advanced technology, such as its proprietary BoweryOS software, Bowery Farming creates optimal conditions for plant growth, allowing it to operate without pesticides and using significantly less water compared to traditional farming methods. This technology enables the company to be over 100 times more productive on the same land footprint. Bowery's products are distributed through grocery stores and featured in the menus of renowned restaurants, emphasizing the company's commitment to providing fresh, sustainable produce to consumers.
Level is a technology company that makes financial products for employers. With Level, everyone benefits: employers offer bigger benefits for less, members get more freedom and choice, and providers are paid instantly. Level makes paying with benefits as simple as paying with cash.
The company was founded in 2018 and is based in New York, New York.
Thirty Madison
Series A in 2018
Thirty Madison is a digital health company specializing in personalized treatments for chronic conditions. It operates platforms like Keeps (hair loss), Cove (migraines), Picnic (allergies), Facet (skin conditions), and Nurx (sexual health). Founded in 2016, it aims to empower individuals with accessible, effective care tailored to their specific needs.
Clare is a direct‑to‑consumer paint marketplace that offers eco‑conscious paint in designer‑curated colors, hassle‑free color sampling, and paint supplies delivered straight to homeowners’ doors. The platform enables customers to test colors and avoid trips to hardware stores, providing primers, ceiling paints, paint kits, roller frames, poles, roller covers, brushes, trays, and related supplies. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York, the company aims to reinvent the paint shopping experience by making home painting more accessible and inspiring.
Simplifeye
Series A in 2018
Founded in 2014, Simplifeye specializes in developing patient engagement software for healthcare professionals. Its solutions include Amplify (HIPAA-compliant live chat), Connect (telehealth conferencing and patient scheduling), and Scheduling (patient self-service appointment booking). The company aims to enhance patient management and productivity across various medical practices.
Knewton
Venture Round in 2018
Knewton, Inc. is a developer of an online adaptive learning engine based in New York, with additional offices in London, Tokyo, Singapore, and Dubai. Established in 2008, Knewton's platform personalizes education by providing students with tailored study recommendations, equipping teachers with analytics to enhance student support, and offering publishers insights to create more effective digital educational products. The company's adaptive learning solutions cater to higher education students across various subjects, including mathematics, economics, reading and writing, biology, and engineering. Knewton's technology is utilized by educational institutions and companies globally, and it has been recognized as a leader in the education technology sector, receiving accolades for its innovative approach to personalized learning.
Knewton
Debt Financing in 2018
Knewton, Inc. is a developer of an online adaptive learning engine based in New York, with additional offices in London, Tokyo, Singapore, and Dubai. Established in 2008, Knewton's platform personalizes education by providing students with tailored study recommendations, equipping teachers with analytics to enhance student support, and offering publishers insights to create more effective digital educational products. The company's adaptive learning solutions cater to higher education students across various subjects, including mathematics, economics, reading and writing, biology, and engineering. Knewton's technology is utilized by educational institutions and companies globally, and it has been recognized as a leader in the education technology sector, receiving accolades for its innovative approach to personalized learning.
Nomad Health
Series B in 2018
Nomad Health, Inc. is an online marketplace that connects clinicians with freelance and permanent clinical job opportunities in the United States. Founded in 2015 and based in New York, the company provides a platform where doctors and nurses can search for employment based on various criteria such as location, pay rate, and medical specialty. Nomad Health aims to streamline the healthcare staffing process by replacing traditional methods with a modern, efficient technology platform. The service not only simplifies job searches but also manages digital resumes and credentials, facilitating communication between clinicians and healthcare facilities. This innovative approach addresses the complexities of healthcare staffing, enhancing the experience for both job seekers and providers.
Thirty Madison
Seed Round in 2017
Thirty Madison is a digital health company specializing in personalized treatments for chronic conditions. It operates platforms like Keeps (hair loss), Cove (migraines), Picnic (allergies), Facet (skin conditions), and Nurx (sexual health). Founded in 2016, it aims to empower individuals with accessible, effective care tailored to their specific needs.
UrbanSitter
Series C in 2017
Founded in 2010, UrbanSitter operates a childcare marketplace that connects parents with trusted babysitters and nannies recommended by people within their network. The platform also offers services for pet sitting, housekeeping, tutoring, and senior care. With a focus on convenience and reliability, UrbanSitter enables users to book caregivers at short notice.
Bowery Farming
Series A in 2017
Bowery Farming Inc. is a modern agricultural company based in New York, specializing in post-organic produce. Founded in 2014, the company focuses on growing a variety of greens, including baby kale, lettuce, arugula, and basil, using innovative indoor farming techniques. By leveraging advanced technology, such as its proprietary BoweryOS software, Bowery Farming creates optimal conditions for plant growth, allowing it to operate without pesticides and using significantly less water compared to traditional farming methods. This technology enables the company to be over 100 times more productive on the same land footprint. Bowery's products are distributed through grocery stores and featured in the menus of renowned restaurants, emphasizing the company's commitment to providing fresh, sustainable produce to consumers.
Anvyl, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in supply chain management, providing a platform for brands to streamline their manufacturing processes. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York, Anvyl offers tools for managing suppliers, overseeing production, and tracking product data throughout the supply chain. The platform leverages data analytics to enhance visibility into manufacturing, automate interactions, and standardize communications between brands and manufacturers. It facilitates effective contract negotiations, scheduling, and quality tracking, ensuring timely delivery of products. By simplifying the complexities of supply chain management, Anvyl aims to create a more efficient and transparent manufacturing ecosystem.
Simplifeye
Venture Round in 2017
Founded in 2014, Simplifeye specializes in developing patient engagement software for healthcare professionals. Its solutions include Amplify (HIPAA-compliant live chat), Connect (telehealth conferencing and patient scheduling), and Scheduling (patient self-service appointment booking). The company aims to enhance patient management and productivity across various medical practices.
Reserve Media
Series B in 2017
Reserve Media, Inc. is a hospitality technology company that offers a digital dining concierge service designed to connect restaurants with diners. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Boston, Reserve provides a platform that allows customers to discover restaurants, make reservations, and receive personalized services, while also enabling restaurants to enhance their customer relationship management and gain valuable insights into their operations. The platform aims to reduce reservation cancellations and improve the overall dining experience by streamlining the booking process. Reserve has established partnerships with numerous renowned chefs and restaurateurs, positioning itself as a leading resource in the industry. The service is accessible through a mobile app available for both iOS and Android devices. As of 2018, Reserve Media operates as a subsidiary of Resy Network, Inc.
Uplevel Security
Seed Round in 2016
Uplevel Security, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in developing an incident analysis and response platform designed to enhance security operations for enterprises. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, the company employs graph theory and machine learning to contextualize both incoming and historical security data, enabling organizations to predict future attacks based on past incidents. Uplevel Security's platform allows users to manage incidents, automate investigation workflows, and optimize security controls while integrating seamlessly with existing security infrastructure. By providing a system of record for security data and facilitating the extraction of meaningful insights from large volumes of cybersecurity information, Uplevel Security empowers security teams to improve their efficiency and effectiveness in protecting against threats.
Arbor Technologies, Inc. operates an online marketplace focused on people-based data, allowing publishers and app developers to effectively monetize their data assets while maintaining privacy and transparency. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York City, with an additional office in San Francisco, Arbor's platform offers marketers accurate insights into customer behavior and facilitates precise engagement strategies. By leveraging deterministic data, Arbor enhances brand loyalty and revenue per user, ultimately connecting brands with real individuals in a meaningful way. The company is supported by notable investors, including First Round, Canaan Partners, and Great Oaks, and operates as a subsidiary of LiveRamp, Inc.
Axial Networks
Series C in 2016
Axial Networks, Inc. operates an online platform designed to connect private companies with various capital sources, facilitating financial transactions in the private capital markets. The platform enables users, including CEOs, capital providers, advisors, and bankers, to create professional profiles that enhance credibility and foster connections with potential investors and partners. It offers services such as deal sourcing, marketing, and analytics to help companies find growth capital, identify acquisition opportunities, and manage the deal process effectively. The platform covers a broad range of industries, including healthcare, real estate, financial services, and technology, and supports various capital types, such as growth capital and acquisition financing. Founded in 2004 and based in New York, Axial Networks aims to streamline the process of connecting private companies with the necessary capital to finance their growth or facilitate exits.
Birchbox, Inc. is a retail company specializing in beauty, grooming, and lifestyle products. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, it provides a diverse range of items, including skincare, makeup, hair care, fragrances, and personal grooming tools for both women and men. Birchbox operates through a subscription model, delivering personalized samples to customers each month while also offering a robust e-commerce platform for purchasing full-sized products. The company partners with various brands, from well-known favorites to emerging niche labels, utilizing a proprietary algorithm to tailor product selections based on individual customer profiles. Birchbox enhances the shopping experience by providing educational content, including tips and tutorials, alongside a loyalty program to encourage customer engagement. In addition to its physical locations in New York and Washington, D.C., Birchbox has expanded its operations internationally, reaching customers in the United Kingdom, France, Spain, and Belgium.
Nomad Health
Series A in 2016
Nomad Health, Inc. is an online marketplace that connects clinicians with freelance and permanent clinical job opportunities in the United States. Founded in 2015 and based in New York, the company provides a platform where doctors and nurses can search for employment based on various criteria such as location, pay rate, and medical specialty. Nomad Health aims to streamline the healthcare staffing process by replacing traditional methods with a modern, efficient technology platform. The service not only simplifies job searches but also manages digital resumes and credentials, facilitating communication between clinicians and healthcare facilities. This innovative approach addresses the complexities of healthcare staffing, enhancing the experience for both job seekers and providers.
Founded in 2015, Raden specializes in developing smart luggage solutions. Their signature product is a high-end suitcase equipped with an integrated scale, built-in charger, and location tracking technology. The company offers a companion mobile app that allows users to weigh their suitcase at home, track its location during travel, charge devices on the go, and access relevant trip information.
Confide
Seed Round in 2016
Confide, Inc. is a New York-based company that offers a mobile messaging platform designed for confidential communication. Established in 2013, Confide specializes in providing users with off-the-record messaging capabilities, featuring encrypted, self-destructing messages that are also screenshot-proof. This unique approach ensures that conversations remain private and secure while preventing duplication or misuse of sensitive information. By enabling users to discuss delicate topics and share unfiltered opinions without fear of exposure, Confide aims to enhance information integrity and privacy in digital communications.
Curalate, Inc. is a technology company that operates an online platform focused on enhancing the connection between visual content and e-commerce. Founded in 2011 and based in Philadelphia, with additional offices in New York, Seattle, and London, the company enables brands to convert images and videos into interactive digital storefronts across various online channels, including social media and advertisements. Curalate's platform offers tools for brands to automate content posting, track social media engagement, and gain insights into campaign performance, competitors, and influencers. By leveraging image recognition algorithms, Curalate facilitates a seamless transition from consumer discovery of products to actual purchases, working with prominent brands such as Gap, Neiman Marcus, and Sephora to drive revenue through visual-driven commerce. Curalate, previously known as Storably, became a subsidiary of Bazaarvoice in July 2020.
Fundera, Inc. is an online marketplace based in New York that facilitates the comparison of various small business loan options for entrepreneurs. Founded in 2013 and currently a subsidiary of NerdWallet, Fundera offers a wide range of financial products, including SBA loans, term loans, equipment financing, business lines of credit, invoice financing, short-term loans, merchant cash advances, small business startup loans, and personal loans tailored for business purposes. The company leverages proprietary technology and financial expertise to provide small business owners with insights and tailored options, enabling them to make informed decisions about their financing needs. By connecting users with multiple lenders, credit card issuers, and banks, Fundera aims to help entrepreneurs secure funding at competitive rates.
Augury develops AI-driven solutions for industrial operations, monitoring machine health and process efficiency. Its platform integrates with existing systems to detect potential equipment failures, optimize performance, and reduce downtime across various industries.
BloomThat
Series A in 2015
BloomThat is an on-demand flower delivery service founded in 2013 in San Francisco by David Bladow, Matthew Schwab, and Chad Powell. The company specializes in providing next and same-day delivery of handcrafted bouquets and curated goods, with prices starting around $32. By sourcing flowers directly from farms, BloomThat ensures high-quality products that celebrate life’s milestones and everyday moments. The service is currently available for delivery within an hour in the San Francisco Bay Area, New York, and Los Angeles, while also offering next-day delivery options across the United States.
Blue Apron
Series D in 2015
Blue Apron is a subscription-based meal kit delivery service that provides fresh, seasonal ingredients and chef‑designed recipes to customers across the United States. Each weekly box contains pre‑measured components and printed or digital recipe cards that include cooking instructions and stories about suppliers and specialty ingredients. The company also offers a range of complementary products such as wine, cooking tools, utensils, cookware, and pantry items through its online store. Blue Apron targets a broad audience, including families, singles, and couples, aiming to make home cooking accessible and enjoyable.
Arbor Technologies, Inc. operates an online marketplace focused on people-based data, allowing publishers and app developers to effectively monetize their data assets while maintaining privacy and transparency. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York City, with an additional office in San Francisco, Arbor's platform offers marketers accurate insights into customer behavior and facilitates precise engagement strategies. By leveraging deterministic data, Arbor enhances brand loyalty and revenue per user, ultimately connecting brands with real individuals in a meaningful way. The company is supported by notable investors, including First Round, Canaan Partners, and Great Oaks, and operates as a subsidiary of LiveRamp, Inc.
Say Media
Venture Round in 2014
Say Media, Inc. is a digital publishing company that specializes in creating, distributing, and monetizing digital content. The company operates the Tempest publishing platform, which empowers independent content creators to develop engaged communities across various consumer interest areas, including Style, Living, Food, and Tech. Say Media offers innovative advertising solutions such as AdFrames, an expandable media ad unit designed to enhance reader engagement, and Portable Creative, which allows advertisers to utilize AdFrames on any trading desk. With a global reach exceeding 400 million people, Say Media provides brands with effective and accountable ways to connect with target audiences. Founded in 2004 and originally known as VideoEgg, Say Media is headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York, Chicago, London, Toronto, and Portland. The company operates as a subsidiary of TheMaven, Inc.
Augury develops AI-driven solutions for industrial operations, monitoring machine health and process efficiency. Its platform integrates with existing systems to detect potential equipment failures, optimize performance, and reduce downtime across various industries.
ShareThis
Series C in 2014
ShareThis, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a social data platform aimed at enhancing consumer engagement and content sharing for publishers, advertisers, and data-driven businesses. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, ShareThis offers a suite of tools that enable real-time processing of first-party data, allowing users to drive engagement, optimize content, and personalize experiences across various digital channels. The company's offerings include share buttons for multiple social media platforms, reaction buttons, and tools for Social A/B testing to improve content effectiveness. Additionally, ShareThis provides a Real-Time Marketing Engine that helps brands activate their audiences across different screens and digital formats. By analyzing user behavior across millions of global domains, ShareThis synthesizes social share, interest, and intent data to deliver actionable insights for customer targeting and acquisition. The company also maintains offices in several key U.S. cities, including Chicago, New York City, Boston, and Manhattan Beach.
Wonder
Convertible Note in 2014
Founded in 2012, Wonder is headquartered in New York. It offers a research service that leverages artificial intelligence and a global network of human analysts to provide tailored business insights, enabling clients from individuals to Fortune 500 companies to access knowledge efficiently.
Poppin Inc. is a New York-based company that designs and manufactures a wide range of office products, including notebooks, planners, writing instruments, desk accessories, and organization supplies. The company also offers furniture and décor, such as desks, chairs, conference tables, and storage solutions, catering to the needs of businesses and organizations. In addition to its product offerings, Poppin provides customization services, space planning, and installation services, allowing clients to create tailored office environments. Founded in 2009, Poppin has established itself as a comprehensive provider of office solutions, focusing on functionality and design to enhance workplace productivity.
Axial Networks
Series B in 2014
Axial Networks, Inc. operates an online platform designed to connect private companies with various capital sources, facilitating financial transactions in the private capital markets. The platform enables users, including CEOs, capital providers, advisors, and bankers, to create professional profiles that enhance credibility and foster connections with potential investors and partners. It offers services such as deal sourcing, marketing, and analytics to help companies find growth capital, identify acquisition opportunities, and manage the deal process effectively. The platform covers a broad range of industries, including healthcare, real estate, financial services, and technology, and supports various capital types, such as growth capital and acquisition financing. Founded in 2004 and based in New York, Axial Networks aims to streamline the process of connecting private companies with the necessary capital to finance their growth or facilitate exits.
Chloe + Isabel
Series C in 2014
Chloe + Isabel, established in 2011, is a New York-based social commerce jewelry company that empowers women through entrepreneurship. It offers a wide range of hand-crafted jewelry, as well as accessories and beauty products, sold through independent Merchandisers in the U.S. and online. The company's innovative platform enables Merchandisers to create personalized digital boutiques, earn commissions, and access training, trends, and insights to support their businesses. Founder and CEO Chantel Waterbury, with over 14 years of experience in jewelry design for major retailers, aims to empower women by providing an entrepreneurial opportunity in the direct sales model.
Curalate, Inc. is a technology company that operates an online platform focused on enhancing the connection between visual content and e-commerce. Founded in 2011 and based in Philadelphia, with additional offices in New York, Seattle, and London, the company enables brands to convert images and videos into interactive digital storefronts across various online channels, including social media and advertisements. Curalate's platform offers tools for brands to automate content posting, track social media engagement, and gain insights into campaign performance, competitors, and influencers. By leveraging image recognition algorithms, Curalate facilitates a seamless transition from consumer discovery of products to actual purchases, working with prominent brands such as Gap, Neiman Marcus, and Sephora to drive revenue through visual-driven commerce. Curalate, previously known as Storably, became a subsidiary of Bazaarvoice in July 2020.
Smartling
Series D in 2014
Smartling is a language service and technology provider that specializes in content localization across various devices and platforms. Established in 2009 by Jack Welde and Andrey Akselrod, the company is headquartered in New York, New York. Smartling offers a Translation Management Platform that empowers brands to expand into new markets and enhance customer engagement. Its cloud-based enterprise translation software facilitates the translation and deployment of multilingual websites, mobile applications, and business documents, enabling organizations to create native experiences for their audiences. Notable clients include British Airways, Uber, and Spotify, which utilize Smartling's solutions to strengthen their global presence and improve their international operations.
Boxed is an online bulk grocery retailer founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York. The company provides a wholesale club experience for modern shoppers, offering a wide range of products including groceries, snacks, beverages, and household items without requiring membership fees. Boxed operates primarily through its retail segment, which sells bulk-sized consumer goods to both individuals and businesses across the continental United States. Additionally, it has a Software & Services segment that focuses on the development and marketing of proprietary software solutions. With its innovative mobile app, Boxed offers direct-to-door delivery, making it convenient for customers to access their favorite warehouse club products.
Flatiron Health
Series B in 2014
Flatiron Health, Inc. is a healthcare technology company dedicated to enhancing cancer research and patient care through advanced data integration and analytics. The firm develops OncologyCloud, a comprehensive platform that consolidates disparate healthcare information systems to provide insights into patient populations. This platform enables cancer care providers and life sciences companies to analyze treatment patterns, monitor adherence to clinical guidelines, and facilitate real-time patient matching to clinical trials. Additionally, Flatiron offers OncoCloud, a software solution for community oncology practices, and tools like Flatiron Assist and OncoEMR, which support clinical decision-making and compliance with oncology care models. Established in 2012 and headquartered in New York, Flatiron Health collaborates with over 280 community cancer practices, prominent academic research centers, and leading oncology companies, positioning itself as a key player in the oncology data landscape. The company operates as a subsidiary of Roche Holding AG.
Blue Apron
Series C in 2014
Blue Apron is a subscription-based meal kit delivery service that provides fresh, seasonal ingredients and chef‑designed recipes to customers across the United States. Each weekly box contains pre‑measured components and printed or digital recipe cards that include cooking instructions and stories about suppliers and specialty ingredients. The company also offers a range of complementary products such as wine, cooking tools, utensils, cookware, and pantry items through its online store. Blue Apron targets a broad audience, including families, singles, and couples, aiming to make home cooking accessible and enjoyable.
Birchbox, Inc. is a retail company specializing in beauty, grooming, and lifestyle products. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, it provides a diverse range of items, including skincare, makeup, hair care, fragrances, and personal grooming tools for both women and men. Birchbox operates through a subscription model, delivering personalized samples to customers each month while also offering a robust e-commerce platform for purchasing full-sized products. The company partners with various brands, from well-known favorites to emerging niche labels, utilizing a proprietary algorithm to tailor product selections based on individual customer profiles. Birchbox enhances the shopping experience by providing educational content, including tips and tutorials, alongside a loyalty program to encourage customer engagement. In addition to its physical locations in New York and Washington, D.C., Birchbox has expanded its operations internationally, reaching customers in the United Kingdom, France, Spain, and Belgium.
Founded in 2006, OnDeck is a technology-driven financial platform specializing in loan financing for small and medium-sized businesses. It uses proprietary software to assess business performance, enabling responsible expansion of credit access beyond traditional personal credit score evaluations.
UrbanSitter
Series B in 2014
Founded in 2010, UrbanSitter operates a childcare marketplace that connects parents with trusted babysitters and nannies recommended by people within their network. The platform also offers services for pet sitting, housekeeping, tutoring, and senior care. With a focus on convenience and reliability, UrbanSitter enables users to book caregivers at short notice.
Confide
Seed Round in 2014
Confide, Inc. is a New York-based company that offers a mobile messaging platform designed for confidential communication. Established in 2013, Confide specializes in providing users with off-the-record messaging capabilities, featuring encrypted, self-destructing messages that are also screenshot-proof. This unique approach ensures that conversations remain private and secure while preventing duplication or misuse of sensitive information. By enabling users to discuss delicate topics and share unfiltered opinions without fear of exposure, Confide aims to enhance information integrity and privacy in digital communications.
Fundera, Inc. is an online marketplace based in New York that facilitates the comparison of various small business loan options for entrepreneurs. Founded in 2013 and currently a subsidiary of NerdWallet, Fundera offers a wide range of financial products, including SBA loans, term loans, equipment financing, business lines of credit, invoice financing, short-term loans, merchant cash advances, small business startup loans, and personal loans tailored for business purposes. The company leverages proprietary technology and financial expertise to provide small business owners with insights and tailored options, enabling them to make informed decisions about their financing needs. By connecting users with multiple lenders, credit card issuers, and banks, Fundera aims to help entrepreneurs secure funding at competitive rates.
Knewton, Inc. is a developer of an online adaptive learning engine based in New York, with additional offices in London, Tokyo, Singapore, and Dubai. Established in 2008, Knewton's platform personalizes education by providing students with tailored study recommendations, equipping teachers with analytics to enhance student support, and offering publishers insights to create more effective digital educational products. The company's adaptive learning solutions cater to higher education students across various subjects, including mathematics, economics, reading and writing, biology, and engineering. Knewton's technology is utilized by educational institutions and companies globally, and it has been recognized as a leader in the education technology sector, receiving accolades for its innovative approach to personalized learning.
Nomi is an omni-channel marketing platform designed to enhance customer engagement for retailers. By analyzing and optimizing the return on investment from offline marketing and store operations, Nomi quantifies the effectiveness of marketing campaigns in driving foot traffic and assesses customer lifetime value. The platform helps retailers evaluate how well stores convert visitors into buyers, identify underperforming staff, and measure the impact of training and management investments on customer behavior. Nomi offers a comprehensive view of the customer conversion funnel, enabling retailers to predict store performance and diagnose operational issues proactively. Founded in September 2012 by Marc Ferrentino, Corey Capasso, Wesley Barrow, Peter Quintas, and Robert Balousek, the company is headquartered in New York, United States.
Smartling
Series C in 2013
Smartling is a language service and technology provider that specializes in content localization across various devices and platforms. Established in 2009 by Jack Welde and Andrey Akselrod, the company is headquartered in New York, New York. Smartling offers a Translation Management Platform that empowers brands to expand into new markets and enhance customer engagement. Its cloud-based enterprise translation software facilitates the translation and deployment of multilingual websites, mobile applications, and business documents, enabling organizations to create native experiences for their audiences. Notable clients include British Airways, Uber, and Spotify, which utilize Smartling's solutions to strengthen their global presence and improve their international operations.
Blue Apron
Series B in 2013
Blue Apron is a subscription-based meal kit delivery service that provides fresh, seasonal ingredients and chef‑designed recipes to customers across the United States. Each weekly box contains pre‑measured components and printed or digital recipe cards that include cooking instructions and stories about suppliers and specialty ingredients. The company also offers a range of complementary products such as wine, cooking tools, utensils, cookware, and pantry items through its online store. Blue Apron targets a broad audience, including families, singles, and couples, aiming to make home cooking accessible and enjoyable.
Founded in 2012, Wonder is headquartered in New York. It offers a research service that leverages artificial intelligence and a global network of human analysts to provide tailored business insights, enabling clients from individuals to Fortune 500 companies to access knowledge efficiently.
Solve Media
Series B in 2013
Solve Media, Inc. is an advertising technology company that specializes in providing a hosted security platform tailored for publishers, advertisers, and agencies. The company develops an online and mobile advertising platform that creates branding opportunities through various formats, including CAPTCHA, displays, videos, and skippable pre-rolls. Solve Media's solutions are designed to protect website publishers from automated submissions, spam, and other fraudulent activities, while enhancing brand message delivery and recall rates for advertisers. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with additional offices in major U.S. cities and London, Solve Media aims to meet diverse advertising and monetization needs through its comprehensive product offerings.
Poppin Inc. is a New York-based company that designs and manufactures a wide range of office products, including notebooks, planners, writing instruments, desk accessories, and organization supplies. The company also offers furniture and décor, such as desks, chairs, conference tables, and storage solutions, catering to the needs of businesses and organizations. In addition to its product offerings, Poppin provides customization services, space planning, and installation services, allowing clients to create tailored office environments. Founded in 2009, Poppin has established itself as a comprehensive provider of office solutions, focusing on functionality and design to enhance workplace productivity.
ShareThis
Series C in 2013
ShareThis, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a social data platform aimed at enhancing consumer engagement and content sharing for publishers, advertisers, and data-driven businesses. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, ShareThis offers a suite of tools that enable real-time processing of first-party data, allowing users to drive engagement, optimize content, and personalize experiences across various digital channels. The company's offerings include share buttons for multiple social media platforms, reaction buttons, and tools for Social A/B testing to improve content effectiveness. Additionally, ShareThis provides a Real-Time Marketing Engine that helps brands activate their audiences across different screens and digital formats. By analyzing user behavior across millions of global domains, ShareThis synthesizes social share, interest, and intent data to deliver actionable insights for customer targeting and acquisition. The company also maintains offices in several key U.S. cities, including Chicago, New York City, Boston, and Manhattan Beach.
Blue Apron
Series A in 2013
Blue Apron is a subscription-based meal kit delivery service that provides fresh, seasonal ingredients and chef‑designed recipes to customers across the United States. Each weekly box contains pre‑measured components and printed or digital recipe cards that include cooking instructions and stories about suppliers and specialty ingredients. The company also offers a range of complementary products such as wine, cooking tools, utensils, cookware, and pantry items through its online store. Blue Apron targets a broad audience, including families, singles, and couples, aiming to make home cooking accessible and enjoyable.
Founded in 2006, OnDeck is a technology-driven financial platform specializing in loan financing for small and medium-sized businesses. It uses proprietary software to assess business performance, enabling responsible expansion of credit access beyond traditional personal credit score evaluations.
Nomi is an omni-channel marketing platform designed to enhance customer engagement for retailers. By analyzing and optimizing the return on investment from offline marketing and store operations, Nomi quantifies the effectiveness of marketing campaigns in driving foot traffic and assesses customer lifetime value. The platform helps retailers evaluate how well stores convert visitors into buyers, identify underperforming staff, and measure the impact of training and management investments on customer behavior. Nomi offers a comprehensive view of the customer conversion funnel, enabling retailers to predict store performance and diagnose operational issues proactively. Founded in September 2012 by Marc Ferrentino, Corey Capasso, Wesley Barrow, Peter Quintas, and Robert Balousek, the company is headquartered in New York, United States.
Flatiron Health
Series A in 2013
Flatiron Health, Inc. is a healthcare technology company dedicated to enhancing cancer research and patient care through advanced data integration and analytics. The firm develops OncologyCloud, a comprehensive platform that consolidates disparate healthcare information systems to provide insights into patient populations. This platform enables cancer care providers and life sciences companies to analyze treatment patterns, monitor adherence to clinical guidelines, and facilitate real-time patient matching to clinical trials. Additionally, Flatiron offers OncoCloud, a software solution for community oncology practices, and tools like Flatiron Assist and OncoEMR, which support clinical decision-making and compliance with oncology care models. Established in 2012 and headquartered in New York, Flatiron Health collaborates with over 280 community cancer practices, prominent academic research centers, and leading oncology companies, positioning itself as a key player in the oncology data landscape. The company operates as a subsidiary of Roche Holding AG.
Curalate, Inc. is a technology company that operates an online platform focused on enhancing the connection between visual content and e-commerce. Founded in 2011 and based in Philadelphia, with additional offices in New York, Seattle, and London, the company enables brands to convert images and videos into interactive digital storefronts across various online channels, including social media and advertisements. Curalate's platform offers tools for brands to automate content posting, track social media engagement, and gain insights into campaign performance, competitors, and influencers. By leveraging image recognition algorithms, Curalate facilitates a seamless transition from consumer discovery of products to actual purchases, working with prominent brands such as Gap, Neiman Marcus, and Sephora to drive revenue through visual-driven commerce. Curalate, previously known as Storably, became a subsidiary of Bazaarvoice in July 2020.
Refinery29
Series B in 2013
Refinery29 Inc. is a digital media and entertainment company founded in 2005 and headquartered in New York City, with additional operations in Los Angeles, London, and Berlin. The company focuses on providing feminocentric content across various lifestyle categories, including fashion, beauty, health, entertainment, and finance. Through a combination of engaging articles, original video programming, and shareable content, Refinery29 aims to inspire and empower women to lead independent, stylish, and informed lives. The platform not only informs its audience about current trends but also offers apparel and accessories, making it a comprehensive resource for women seeking to navigate modern life.
UrbanSitter
Series A in 2012
Founded in 2010, UrbanSitter operates a childcare marketplace that connects parents with trusted babysitters and nannies recommended by people within their network. The platform also offers services for pet sitting, housekeeping, tutoring, and senior care. With a focus on convenience and reliability, UrbanSitter enables users to book caregivers at short notice.
Blue Apron
Seed Round in 2012
Blue Apron is a subscription-based meal kit delivery service that provides fresh, seasonal ingredients and chef‑designed recipes to customers across the United States. Each weekly box contains pre‑measured components and printed or digital recipe cards that include cooking instructions and stories about suppliers and specialty ingredients. The company also offers a range of complementary products such as wine, cooking tools, utensils, cookware, and pantry items through its online store. Blue Apron targets a broad audience, including families, singles, and couples, aiming to make home cooking accessible and enjoyable.
Mashery
Venture Round in 2012
Mashery, Inc. is a cloud-based provider of API management technology and services that caters to mid-sized and enterprise markets. Established in 2006 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Seattle, New York, Boston, and Belfast, the company specializes in a range of API management solutions. These include both SaaS and on-premise products designed to enable secure and efficient information sharing across various platforms. Mashery's offerings encompass a comprehensive suite of tools for API management, service creation, payments, and compliance, aimed at enhancing client operations across multiple industries, including healthcare, financial services, and telecommunications. The company has supported over 175 prominent brands in leveraging APIs to create new revenue streams and accelerate innovation. In 2013, Mashery became a subsidiary of Intel Corporation, further strengthening its position in the API technology space.
Say Media
Venture Round in 2012
Say Media, Inc. is a digital publishing company that specializes in creating, distributing, and monetizing digital content. The company operates the Tempest publishing platform, which empowers independent content creators to develop engaged communities across various consumer interest areas, including Style, Living, Food, and Tech. Say Media offers innovative advertising solutions such as AdFrames, an expandable media ad unit designed to enhance reader engagement, and Portable Creative, which allows advertisers to utilize AdFrames on any trading desk. With a global reach exceeding 400 million people, Say Media provides brands with effective and accountable ways to connect with target audiences. Founded in 2004 and originally known as VideoEgg, Say Media is headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York, Chicago, London, Toronto, and Portland. The company operates as a subsidiary of TheMaven, Inc.
33Across Inc. is a New York-based company that operates a social sharing and content discovery platform designed to enhance programmatic advertising in a cookieless environment. Founded in 2007, the company provides innovative marketing technologies such as SocialDNA Targeting, which helps clients identify and engage with social networks related to their brands. Its offerings include the BRAND GRAPH, which predicts consumer behavior to deliver brand and direct response ROI, Social Personas for real-time audience insights, and the Real Platform, which ensures the quality of ads by verifying viewability and mitigating fraudulent traffic. 33Across aims to empower marketers by helping them identify high-potential prospects connected to existing customers and brand loyalists. The company also has offices in San Francisco, Sunnyvale, Salt Lake City, and Chicago, further extending its reach in the advertising ecosystem.
Fab, Inc. is an e-commerce company specializing in the sale of everyday design products. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York, it offers a wide range of products including furniture, kitchen and dining ware, bed and bath items, art, jewelry, and personal accessories. Fab serves customers in the United States, Canada, and Australia. Since 2015, it has operated as a subsidiary of PCH International Ltd.
Jirafe is a New York City-based company that specializes in providing analytics for eCommerce retailers, enabling them to enhance their revenue through data-driven marketing and merchandising strategies. By offering real-time actionable insights, Jirafe helps merchants understand customer behavior, identify best-selling products, and make informed decisions to grow their businesses. The company's goal is to automate essential tasks that eCommerce stores face, allowing retailers to focus on driving their business forward. With a team passionate about big data, analytics, and machine learning, Jirafe continually seeks to innovate and expand its offerings to support the success of tens of thousands of merchants.
Rewind Me
Seed Round in 2012
Rewind Me Inc., established in 2005 and headquartered in New York City, specializes in aggregating data from various digital tracking and sharing platforms such as Foursquare, Facebook, TripIt, Fitbit, RunKeeper, and Netflix. The company's primary service, The Rewind.Me App for iOS, transforms users' check-in activities into a personal tool and facilitates social interaction by unlocking the value of this aggregated data. By doing so, Rewind Me enables individuals to manage and monetize their digital history as a new personal asset on their iPhones.
Axial Networks
Series A in 2012
Axial Networks, Inc. operates an online platform designed to connect private companies with various capital sources, facilitating financial transactions in the private capital markets. The platform enables users, including CEOs, capital providers, advisors, and bankers, to create professional profiles that enhance credibility and foster connections with potential investors and partners. It offers services such as deal sourcing, marketing, and analytics to help companies find growth capital, identify acquisition opportunities, and manage the deal process effectively. The platform covers a broad range of industries, including healthcare, real estate, financial services, and technology, and supports various capital types, such as growth capital and acquisition financing. Founded in 2004 and based in New York, Axial Networks aims to streamline the process of connecting private companies with the necessary capital to finance their growth or facilitate exits.
Curalate
Seed Round in 2012
Curalate, Inc. is a technology company that operates an online platform focused on enhancing the connection between visual content and e-commerce. Founded in 2011 and based in Philadelphia, with additional offices in New York, Seattle, and London, the company enables brands to convert images and videos into interactive digital storefronts across various online channels, including social media and advertisements. Curalate's platform offers tools for brands to automate content posting, track social media engagement, and gain insights into campaign performance, competitors, and influencers. By leveraging image recognition algorithms, Curalate facilitates a seamless transition from consumer discovery of products to actual purchases, working with prominent brands such as Gap, Neiman Marcus, and Sephora to drive revenue through visual-driven commerce. Curalate, previously known as Storably, became a subsidiary of Bazaarvoice in July 2020.
Moat, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in developing software-as-a-service analytics solutions for brand advertisers and publishers. Founded in 2007 and now a subsidiary of Oracle Corporation, Moat offers a range of tools designed to enhance advertising effectiveness. Its Moat Analytics platform provides insights into ad campaigns and website inventory, while Moat Pro delivers real-time ad intelligence, enabling users to visualize relationships between brands, publishers, and programmatic platforms. Additionally, Moat offers a search engine dedicated to display ads, allowing users to discover and explore advertisements from various brands. This comprehensive approach positions Moat as a key player in measuring and driving customer attention across digital marketing channels.
Nodejitsu
Seed Round in 2012
Nodejitsu is a cloud computing company that specializes in providing a Node.js platform as a service (PaaS). Founded in 2010 and based in New York, it facilitates the development of private clouds tailored for data-intensive, real-time applications. The company focuses on user-friendliness and automation, enabling developers to streamline their deployment processes. Additionally, Nodejitsu features an application marketplace that allows for the easy deployment and monetization of open-source Node.js projects, further enhancing its platform's utility for users.
Lookcraft
Venture Round in 2012
Lookcraft Inc. is an online platform that specializes in providing fashion advice and e-commerce solutions for men. Founded in 2011 by Jamie Quint, the company is based in New York and offers a curated selection of apparel and accessories from various brands, including Nudie Jeans, J Shoes, and Taylor Stitch. Lookcraft utilizes customer preference analysis to deliver personalized clothing recommendations, enhancing the shopping experience for its users. In addition to fashion advice, the company also provides delivery and return services to facilitate customer satisfaction.
Poppin Inc. is a New York-based company that designs and manufactures a wide range of office products, including notebooks, planners, writing instruments, desk accessories, and organization supplies. The company also offers furniture and décor, such as desks, chairs, conference tables, and storage solutions, catering to the needs of businesses and organizations. In addition to its product offerings, Poppin provides customization services, space planning, and installation services, allowing clients to create tailored office environments. Founded in 2009, Poppin has established itself as a comprehensive provider of office solutions, focusing on functionality and design to enhance workplace productivity.
Truveris is a health information technology company based in New York that focuses on bringing transparency to the prescription drug ecosystem. Founded in 2009, Truveris develops management tools for sponsors and payers of claims under prescription benefit plans. Its platform offers data-driven insights to help customers, including patients, employers, retailers, pharmacy benefits stakeholders, and manufacturers, manage rising costs and market access challenges effectively. The company's solutions include RxChoice, TruBid, and RxDash, which serve various entities in the pharmacy value chain.
Aereo is a New York City-based technology company that enables consumers to access live broadcast television through Internet-connected devices using its cloud-based antenna and DVR technology. This service allows users to pause and rewind live programs or save them for later viewing, eliminating the need for a cable or satellite subscription. Aereo supports various platforms, including iPads, iPhones, MacBooks, and streaming devices like AppleTV and Roku. Membership options start at $8 per month, which includes access to the cloud-based technology and 20 hours of DVR storage, with an upgrade available for $12 per month for 60 hours of storage. New members can try the service free for the first month. Founded in February 2012 by Chet Kanoja and backed by IAC, Aereo aims to provide an alternative way for consumers to enjoy television content.
UrbanSitter
Seed Round in 2012
Founded in 2010, UrbanSitter operates a childcare marketplace that connects parents with trusted babysitters and nannies recommended by people within their network. The platform also offers services for pet sitting, housekeeping, tutoring, and senior care. With a focus on convenience and reliability, UrbanSitter enables users to book caregivers at short notice.
Fab, Inc. is an e-commerce company specializing in the sale of everyday design products. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York, it offers a wide range of products including furniture, kitchen and dining ware, bed and bath items, art, jewelry, and personal accessories. Fab serves customers in the United States, Canada, and Australia. Since 2015, it has operated as a subsidiary of PCH International Ltd.
Chloe + Isabel
Series A in 2011
Chloe + Isabel, established in 2011, is a New York-based social commerce jewelry company that empowers women through entrepreneurship. It offers a wide range of hand-crafted jewelry, as well as accessories and beauty products, sold through independent Merchandisers in the U.S. and online. The company's innovative platform enables Merchandisers to create personalized digital boutiques, earn commissions, and access training, trends, and insights to support their businesses. Founder and CEO Chantel Waterbury, with over 14 years of experience in jewelry design for major retailers, aims to empower women by providing an entrepreneurial opportunity in the direct sales model.
PublicStuff
Seed Round in 2011
PublicStuff LLC is a technology company that operates a civic engagement platform designed to enhance communication between residents and local governments. Founded in 2009 and based in New York, the company provides a mobile application that allows residents to report community issues, comment on these reports, and receive important city alerts related to events, weather emergencies, and service schedules. Through its platform, users can access various city services, including bill payments and pet adoption information. PublicStuff also enables government agencies to efficiently manage service requests by automatically routing and assigning tasks, while keeping residents informed of their status. This innovative approach aims to improve community engagement and streamline local government operations, ultimately fostering better relationships between citizens and their municipalities. As of May 2015, PublicStuff operates as a subsidiary of Accela, Inc.
Docracy
Seed Round in 2011
Docracy Inc. operates an open-source website that provides users with access to a wide range of legal documents, including contracts, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), wills, and trusts. Founded in 2011 and based in Brooklyn, New York, the platform enables users to share and sign legal documents, while also allowing them to compare their own legal documents against reliable templates available on the site. By offering a free online library of legal resources, Docracy aims to make essential legal documents accessible to both individuals and startups, thereby facilitating better understanding and utilization of legal agreements. Docracy Inc. is a subsidiary of apilayer GmbH.
DoubleVerify
Series C in 2011
DoubleVerify is a software platform for digital media measurement, data, and analytics that provides online media verification and campaign effectiveness solutions for brand marketers, agencies, advertising networks, demand-side platforms, exchanges, and digital publishers. The platform delivers consistent, unbiased data and analytics to improve the quality and return on digital ad investments, including real-time metrics through DV Pinnacle and the DV Authentic Ad metric that measures whether an ad was delivered in a brand-safe environment, is fully viewable, viewed by a real person, and delivered in the intended geography. Founded in 2008 and based in New York City, DoubleVerify helps clients ensure quality advertising environments, campaign transparency, and performance across digital media.
Moat, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in developing software-as-a-service analytics solutions for brand advertisers and publishers. Founded in 2007 and now a subsidiary of Oracle Corporation, Moat offers a range of tools designed to enhance advertising effectiveness. Its Moat Analytics platform provides insights into ad campaigns and website inventory, while Moat Pro delivers real-time ad intelligence, enabling users to visualize relationships between brands, publishers, and programmatic platforms. Additionally, Moat offers a search engine dedicated to display ads, allowing users to discover and explore advertisements from various brands. This comprehensive approach positions Moat as a key player in measuring and driving customer attention across digital marketing channels.
Birchbox, Inc. is a retail company specializing in beauty, grooming, and lifestyle products. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, it provides a diverse range of items, including skincare, makeup, hair care, fragrances, and personal grooming tools for both women and men. Birchbox operates through a subscription model, delivering personalized samples to customers each month while also offering a robust e-commerce platform for purchasing full-sized products. The company partners with various brands, from well-known favorites to emerging niche labels, utilizing a proprietary algorithm to tailor product selections based on individual customer profiles. Birchbox enhances the shopping experience by providing educational content, including tips and tutorials, alongside a loyalty program to encourage customer engagement. In addition to its physical locations in New York and Washington, D.C., Birchbox has expanded its operations internationally, reaching customers in the United Kingdom, France, Spain, and Belgium.
Fab, Inc. is an e-commerce company specializing in the sale of everyday design products. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York, it offers a wide range of products including furniture, kitchen and dining ware, bed and bath items, art, jewelry, and personal accessories. Fab serves customers in the United States, Canada, and Australia. Since 2015, it has operated as a subsidiary of PCH International Ltd.
Get Satisfaction
Series B in 2011
Get Satisfaction, Inc. is a company that offers an online community platform designed to connect businesses with their customers, enhancing relationships that create mutual value. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Austin and Boston, the platform enables organizations to modernize customer support, accelerate sales, and differentiate their brands through innovative customer engagement. The service integrates seamlessly with various applications, including CRM and marketing tools, allowing companies of all sizes—from large corporations like Kellogg's and Procter & Gamble to smaller enterprises—to establish vibrant online communities. This approach aims to foster collaboration and drive new ideas, ensuring companies can effectively respond to the evolving needs of today's consumers. As of 2015, Get Satisfaction operates as a subsidiary of Sprinklr Inc.
SinglePlatform
Series A in 2011
SinglePlatform, LLC is a New York-based company that provides local listing enhancement services, allowing small businesses to manage and update their information across a wide range of platforms. Founded in 2009, SinglePlatform specializes in helping local businesses, particularly restaurants, publish essential details such as menus, products, services, photos, and prices. By enabling businesses to distribute this information across popular media companies, search engines, mobile applications, and local review sites, SinglePlatform enhances their visibility to potential customers. The company has formed strategic partnerships, including one with Belly Inc., and operates as a subsidiary of Constant Contact, Inc. Since its acquisition by Constant Contact in 2012, SinglePlatform has positioned itself as a leader in the online management of restaurant menus and local business storefronts.