Minteo operates an NFT marketplace that enables users to collect and trade non-fungible tokens. It supports artists and content creators by helping them mint, showcase, and sell NFTs, with the aim of making crypto accessible to a broad audience and helping creators generate income.
Singulart
Series B in 2021
Singulart is an online art gallery platform connecting global art enthusiasts with emerging artists worldwide. It empowers artists to independently manage sales, while offering collectors a diverse range of artwork, fostering cultural exploration and inspiration.
Enigma.art
Seed Round in 2021
Enigma.art operates an NFT marketplace designed to serve artists and creators from Hispanic America, facilitating the exploration of innovative formats to enhance engagement with their audiences. By leveraging blockchain technology, the platform specializes in digital assets and crypto art, providing a space where artists can monetize their work and connect with fans interactively. Enigma.art aims to empower creators to experiment with new methods of content creation and revenue generation, fostering a vibrant ecosystem for artistic expression in the Latin American region.
Twine
Venture Round in 2020
Twine Ltd operates an online platform that connects companies with a network of over 200,000 creative freelancers, including musicians, filmmakers, designers, and photographers. Founded in 2014 and based in Manchester, United Kingdom, Twine simplifies the process of hiring creative talent by allowing companies to easily write project briefs and access a curated selection of high-quality freelancers. This marketplace supports various creative projects, such as logo design, explainer videos, and custom illustrations, enabling businesses to find the right talent efficiently. For freelancers, Twine offers the opportunity to take control of their work by choosing projects that interest them and building their portfolios through collaboration with other creatives worldwide.
Singulart
Venture Round in 2020
Singulart is an online art gallery platform connecting global art enthusiasts with emerging artists worldwide. It empowers artists to independently manage sales, while offering collectors a diverse range of artwork, fostering cultural exploration and inspiration.
Orchard Mile
Seed Round in 2018
Orchard Mile is an online retail platform based in the United States that specializes in fashion apparel and various consumer products. The company aims to replicate the luxurious experience of shopping in high-end boutiques by providing a curated selection of designers within a single shopping interface. Orchard Mile's platform features a diverse range of items, including clothing, home decor, art, jewelry, and gifts, sourced from micro-retailers across the country. This approach allows customers to discover and purchase their preferred products while enjoying a seamless and inviting shopping experience. The name "Orchard Mile" is inspired by Singapore's renowned retail district, reflecting the company's commitment to delivering a sophisticated online shopping environment.
Dots is a mobile game studio based in New York City, known for creating engaging games such as Dots and Two Dots. The company develops mobile games that provide a cross-platform gaming experience, allowing users to play on both Android and iOS devices. With a focus on minimalist artwork and thoughtful design, Dots aims to deliver beautiful gameplay that invites players to explore visually stunning landscapes. The studio's philosophy emphasizes connectivity, encouraging users to experience a unique journey through its games.
Yieldstreet
Series A in 2018
Yieldstreet is a management platform that provides retail investors access to income-generating investment products. Founded in 2015, It gives individuals access to alternative investments that have traditionally been off-limits to the average investor. With over $2.5 billion invested across multiple asset classes, Yieldstreet is changing the way people generate passive income by lowering and removing the barriers that historically kept these lucrative opportunities far out of reach. In 2013, founders Milind Mehere and Michael Weisz were frustrated that many investment strategies were typically reserved only for institutions and the ultra-wealthy. Typically, the average investor was left to choose between the stock market and bonds with falling yields - with few options in between. Asset-based investments had longer hold periods and a higher barrier of entry, keeping them well out of reach of accredited investors — even more so for unaccredited investors. As a result, they decided to leverage the growing fintech disruption to give more people access to these previously restricted alternative investments. Milind’s background in building companies combined with Michael’s decade-plus experience in investing and fund management formed the core of Yieldstreet. Passion for their investors and employees as well as a willing embrace of innovation, has been part of Yieldstreet’s identity from the beginning. Each decision to leverage a new technology, or investment strategy, or originate a new deal is made to put investors first. That drive has propelled Yieldstreet across all 50 states, crossing $100M invested in less than eight quarters, with the $1B milestone coming only three years later. In 2019, Yieldstreet’s membership had grown to 100,000, and a savings account for members was launched. Yieldstreet, since its launch in 2015, has not deviated from its goal to change investing for the better, nor has it slowed down. Yieldstreet was ranked number 46 on the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing companies and has been recognized by Built In as one of the Best Places to Work. Yieldstreet today delivers wealth generation options and alternative investments for more than 330,000 investors and has returned more than $1.3 billion in principal/interest.
Many alternative investment platforms only focus on one asset class, such as real estate or art. Yieldstreet’s offerings, accessed through cash or a low-fee IRA, cover a wide range of asset classes — art, real estate, legal, corporates, consumer, and commercial, via single investments or funds. Yieldstreet also offers its members short-term notes on offerings with a hold period between 3 and 6 months, which generally boast higher interest rates than money markets and CDs. Yieldstreet is headquartered in New York and has offices in Brazil, Greece, and Malta. Michael Weisz serves as President and Milind Mehere serves as CEO. Together, they manage a team of more than 140 employees, all working toward Yieldstreet’s one goal: to change the way people invest for the better.
TurningArt
Series A in 2018
TurningArt is a curated artwork service that connects businesses with a diverse range of contemporary artists across the United States. The company collaborates with over a thousand painters, photographers, and mixed-media artists to offer clients a rotating collection of engaging artwork that enhances office environments. Through its platform, businesses can lease, purchase, or rent artwork from a proprietary catalogue, ensuring that their spaces remain vibrant and appealing. TurningArt also provides interactive placards that educate employees and visitors about the artists and their work, fostering a deeper appreciation for art in the workplace. The company handles all aspects of the process, from curation to installation, making it a seamless experience for clients seeking to enrich their workspaces with art.
Codex Protocol
Initial Coin Offering in 2017
Codex Labs, Inc. operates Codex Protocol, a decentralized blockchain platform designed for the title registry in the arts and collectibles ecosystem, which is valued at approximately $2 trillion. The platform enables users to track the provenance and verify the authenticity of diverse items, including art, fine wine, collectible cars, antiques, and jewelry. Codex Protocol is open source, allowing third-party developers to create applications that leverage its title system. Notable applications include Biddable, which facilitates auction processes by addressing issues such as non-performing bidders and privacy concerns, and Sellable, aimed at helping collectors enhance the value of their titles. Established in 2018, Codex Labs is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in London, United Kingdom.
Catawiki is a leading online marketplace for buying and selling unique, rare, and vintage items. With over 75,000 objects offered weekly in auction, each item is reviewed and selected by in-house experts across categories such as art, design, jewelry, classic cars, and collectibles. Headquartered in Amsterdam with over 750 employees worldwide.
Lofty is an online marketplace specializing in fine art, antiques, and collectibles. The company provides expert-reviewed items, each evaluated by a network of qualified professionals including appraisers, auction house specialists, and reputable dealers. Lofty ensures customer confidence through a 5-year Authenticity Guarantee and a 100% Money Back Satisfaction Guarantee within seven days of delivery. The company prioritizes building sustainable, trusting relationships with clients.