Forerunner Ventures

Forerunner Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2010 and based in San Francisco, California. The firm specializes in investing in high-growth, privately-held branded consumer companies, particularly within sectors such as online commerce, social/mobile commerce, and internet marketplaces. Forerunner Ventures aims to understand the evolving mindset of modern consumers and supports entrepreneurs who are positioned to meet future consumer needs. By providing funding, strategic guidance, and consumer insights, the firm helps to transform industries and drive cultural advancements. With a focus on seed stage and Series A investments, Forerunner typically invests between $250,000 and $500,000 in initial funding, with the potential for additional investments in high-performing companies. The firm prefers to partner with companies in the Bay Area but also considers opportunities in New York and Los Angeles, often seeking collaboration with local investors when companies are outside its primary geographic focus.

Johnson, Nicole

Partner

Eurie Kim

Managing Partner

Brian O’Malley

Managing Partner

KJ Sidberry

Principal

Priyanka Suri

Investor

Kirsten Green

Founder and Managing Partner

250 past transactions

Prenuvo

Series B in 2025
Prenuvo, Inc. specializes in whole-body magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) services aimed at early detection of solid tumors and other medical conditions. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, the company operates preventative screening clinics in Vancouver and Silicon Valley, California. Prenuvo employs advanced MRI technology that provides high-quality, multiparametric imaging for various diagnostic purposes, including cancer and diseases affecting the brain, thorax, abdomen, liver, reproductive organs, and spine. This innovative approach allows for clinically accurate and affordable early symptom detection, serving both patients and the pharmacology sector by enhancing precision in medical imaging.

Fay

Series B in 2025
Fay is a company that connects individuals with dietitians covered by their health insurance, promoting improved dietary habits and overall well-being. It offers consulting services focused on medical nutrition therapy, enabling clients to select a dietitian and arrange either virtual or in-person consultations. Fay designs personalized nutrition plans tailored to each client's needs and works with insurance providers to ensure that these services are accessible and affordable. By facilitating customized nutrition counseling, Fay aims to enhance food-related health outcomes for its clients.

Craftwork

Series A in 2025
Craftwork is a full-service home painting company that leverages technology to enhance the experience for both homeowners and service operators. The company's online platform allows homeowners to obtain quotes by answering specific questions and using their smartphone cameras to measure surface areas. This streamlined process enables clients to make deposits and schedule painting services according to their individual needs, facilitating a more efficient and user-friendly experience in residential painting.

Teal Health

Seed Round in 2025
Teal Health is on a mission to empower women when it comes to their health – starting with at-home cervical cancer screenings. We believe that it’s time for women’s health to be designed for women, their preferences, and their experiences. With this in mind, Teal Health is creating the first FDA-approved at-home cervical cancer screening making it simple for a woman to stay current on this life-saving screening from the comfort, convenience, and privacy of her home. Through timely screenings, Teal health plans to eradicate cervical cancer in the US. Teal is backed by passionate and committed investors who share this important vision, including Felicis Ventures, Emerson Collective, Metrodora, and Serena Ventures.

Fora

Series C in 2025
Fora is a modern travel agency focused on empowering travel entrepreneurs and enthusiasts by curating exceptional experiences for travelers. The company aims to support 100,000 travel entrepreneurs by providing personalized services that cater to individual travel styles. Fora assists clients in planning their trips from inception to booking, facilitating connections with advisors who understand their specific preferences and aspirations. This approach not only enhances the travel planning experience but also fosters a community of knowledgeable travel creators dedicated to delivering memorable journeys.

Roon

Series A in 2024
Roon, founded in 2021 by Arun Ranganathan in New York, is an online health platform that offers medically vetted and empathetic information to individuals dealing with complex health conditions, particularly glioblastoma. The platform serves as a supportive environment for patients, caregivers, and medical professionals, facilitating connections among those navigating similar health challenges. By combining expertise from an interdisciplinary team of doctors, patients, designers, and engineers, Roon aims to enhance the patient experience through comprehensive resources and community support.

Leland

Series A in 2024
Leland is a coaching marketplace designed to support individuals in achieving their educational and career aspirations. The platform connects users with coaches who provide guidance on standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT, GMAT, and GRE, as well as offering mentorship for entering fields like private equity, product management, and investment banking. Leland focuses on facilitating career transitions and helps users develop the necessary skills for their chosen professions through personalized coaching. The platform allows clients to find coaches that align with their budget and specific goals, charging transaction fees based on the payments made to coaches.

Table22

Series A in 2024
Table22 is a digital hospitality platform designed to assist local restaurants in enhancing their customer engagement and generating additional revenue beyond their physical locations. By enabling restaurants, chefs, and brands to connect with food enthusiasts, Table22 facilitates unique subscription experiences that foster strong relationships between diners and their favorite establishments. The platform offers patrons access to exclusive opportunities such as collaboration dinners, new menu items, and special cellar wines. This approach not only enriches the dining experience for customers but also helps restaurant owners establish stable, recurring revenue streams for their businesses.

Pie

Series A in 2024
Pie is an app that allows users to make plan.

Mindtrip

Seed Round in 2024
Mindtrip operates as an AI assistant that provide travel data that includes maps with suggested places to visit.

Joy

Seed Round in 2024
Joy is a parenting platform that offers a comprehensive range of resources for young families, aiming to support parents in their journey. The platform connects users with certified sleep and feeding consultants, experienced parent coaches, and a community forum that fosters support and shared experiences. Additionally, it provides educational resources and personalized guidance through a subscription service, enabling parents to gain confidence and ease in addressing the challenges of parenthood. By consolidating essential information and services in one place, Joy helps parents become the caregivers they aspire to be.

Headway

Series D in 2024
Headway is a mental healthcare system focused on providing affordable access to mental health services. It operates a virtual network of therapists who accept insurance and offer both video and in-person sessions that can be booked entirely online. This platform enables mental healthcare providers to expand their practices while allowing individuals to save on mental health sessions. By streamlining the process of accessing therapy, Headway aims to improve the overall accessibility and affordability of mental healthcare for users.

Fay

Series A in 2024
Fay is a company that connects individuals with dietitians covered by their health insurance, promoting improved dietary habits and overall well-being. It offers consulting services focused on medical nutrition therapy, enabling clients to select a dietitian and arrange either virtual or in-person consultations. Fay designs personalized nutrition plans tailored to each client's needs and works with insurance providers to ensure that these services are accessible and affordable. By facilitating customized nutrition counseling, Fay aims to enhance food-related health outcomes for its clients.

Wonder

Venture Round in 2024
Wonder is a company that operates in two distinct sectors: gaming and food delivery. In the gaming industry, Wonder develops an all-in-one platform specifically for Android mobile devices, enabling users to play, stream, and share games seamlessly across different devices, thus enhancing the overall gaming experience. In the food delivery sector, Wonder runs truck-based restaurants that allow consumers to order food via a mobile app. These trucks are dispatched to locations near users’ homes, where they prepare meals on-site to ensure freshness and quality in deliveries. This dual focus on technology and culinary services positions Wonder uniquely in the market, catering to diverse consumer needs.

TravelJoy

Series A in 2024
TravelJoy helps travel agents provide their clients with a modern and digital trip planning experience, along with support and tools to save time and stay organized while running their business.

Craftwork

Seed Round in 2023
Craftwork is a full-service home painting company that leverages technology to enhance the experience for both homeowners and service operators. The company's online platform allows homeowners to obtain quotes by answering specific questions and using their smartphone cameras to measure surface areas. This streamlined process enables clients to make deposits and schedule painting services according to their individual needs, facilitating a more efficient and user-friendly experience in residential painting.

Duckbill

Series A in 2023
Duckbill is a company that offers a personal assistant service through an AI-based platform. This platform is designed to help clients manage their daily lives by providing virtual assistant services such as task management, errand completion, and appointment scheduling. By streamlining these everyday activities, Duckbill enables individuals to better utilize their time and simplify their routines.

Topline Pro

Series A in 2023
Topline Pro is a digital marketplace that specializes in providing home services for businesses. It offers a marketing platform that utilizes artificial intelligence to automate the creation and management of websites, enhancing the online presence of small home service business owners. By streamlining the process of building and maintaining an online identity, Topline Pro helps these businesses be discovered, trusted, and booked by potential customers. The platform generates content for websites, online listings, and social media pages, ultimately enabling organizations to boost customer engagement and drive conversions. This approach allows business owners to focus more on their operations while effectively growing their customer base.

Boombox

Seed Round in 2023
Boombox is a collaboration platform designed to assist musicians in enhancing their creative processes. The platform provides tools that facilitate remote songwriting collaboration, streamline song split management, and simplify content publication. By allowing artists to assign tasks, save audio tracks, and manage their projects efficiently, Boombox enables musicians to focus on their artistry while ensuring they can collaborate effectively, receive payments, and reach wider audiences. This approach empowers artists to produce innovative and motivational music, fostering a supportive environment for creative expression.

Jump

Series A in 2023
Jump is a technology platform that focuses on enhancing the fan experience while creating new revenue streams for sports teams. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of services that includes ticketing, e-commerce, content, and event experiences. Key features include dynamic ticketing, which allows fans to pay for the option to move to better available seats during live events. By personalizing interactions and optimizing engagement, Jump aims to transform how fans experience sports and entertainment, resulting in memorable moments and increased financial opportunities for teams.

Fora

Series B in 2023
Fora is a modern travel agency focused on empowering travel entrepreneurs and enthusiasts by curating exceptional experiences for travelers. The company aims to support 100,000 travel entrepreneurs by providing personalized services that cater to individual travel styles. Fora assists clients in planning their trips from inception to booking, facilitating connections with advisors who understand their specific preferences and aspirations. This approach not only enhances the travel planning experience but also fosters a community of knowledgeable travel creators dedicated to delivering memorable journeys.

Fora

Series A in 2022
Fora is a modern travel agency focused on empowering travel entrepreneurs and enthusiasts by curating exceptional experiences for travelers. The company aims to support 100,000 travel entrepreneurs by providing personalized services that cater to individual travel styles. Fora assists clients in planning their trips from inception to booking, facilitating connections with advisors who understand their specific preferences and aspirations. This approach not only enhances the travel planning experience but also fosters a community of knowledgeable travel creators dedicated to delivering memorable journeys.

Balance

Series B in 2022
Balance is a digital payments platform that enhances the B2B online purchasing experience for both buyers and vendors. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company offers a sophisticated checkout platform that leverages a machine learning engine for real-time authentication and financial risk assessment. This technology provides businesses with the flexibility to manage payments according to their needs, streamlining the transaction process and improving overall efficiency. Balance aims to create a more enjoyable and secure purchasing environment in the B2B sector.

Eclipse Foods

Series B in 2022
Eclipse Foods is a manufacturer of plant-based dairy products designed to replicate the taste, texture, and functionality of traditional animal dairy. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Walnut, California, the company employs innovative plant-processing technology to produce items such as ice cream, cream cheese, and sour cream. Eclipse Foods aims to create a more sustainable and humane food system by offering delicious plant-based alternatives that do not compromise on flavor or quality, while also addressing health, environmental, and welfare concerns associated with conventional dairy products.

Wonder

Series B in 2022
Wonder is a company that operates in two distinct sectors: gaming and food delivery. In the gaming industry, Wonder develops an all-in-one platform specifically for Android mobile devices, enabling users to play, stream, and share games seamlessly across different devices, thus enhancing the overall gaming experience. In the food delivery sector, Wonder runs truck-based restaurants that allow consumers to order food via a mobile app. These trucks are dispatched to locations near users’ homes, where they prepare meals on-site to ensure freshness and quality in deliveries. This dual focus on technology and culinary services positions Wonder uniquely in the market, catering to diverse consumer needs.

Kinly

Series A in 2022
Kinly is a diverse financial technology company dedicated to meeting the specific needs of African-Americans and their allies.

Arrived Homes

Series A in 2022
Arrived Homes, LLC is a Seattle-based company that specializes in residential real estate investment services. Founded in 2019, it provides a platform for individuals to invest in shares of rental properties, allowing them to earn passive income from rental payments and property appreciation without the burdens of traditional homeownership. Arrived Homes manages all aspects of property acquisition, necessary improvements, and daily operations, making the investment process streamlined for clients. The company's services aim to promote financial independence by making real estate investment accessible to a broader audience, including those who may not have the means to purchase entire properties outright.

Glow Labs

Seed Round in 2022
Glow Labs is a no-code loyalty rewards program built on the blockchain. Glow Labs is a white-label loyalty rewards program on the blockchain built by the community for the community. It was founded and led by two engineers in their twenties—Annie Reardon and Renee Russo—in 2021, and is based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States.

Zeera

Series B in 2022
Zeera is a mental healthcare company founded in 2019 by Ariela Safira, based in New York. The company focuses on providing a digital platform and in-person experiences aimed at enhancing mental wellness through a member-centered therapy model that is both affordable and effective. Zeera offers a monthly membership that includes on-demand, therapist-created tools and resources designed to assist users in managing experiences such as burnout. The platform emphasizes empathy and design, enabling individuals to access research-based therapy tools that encourage reflection and actionable steps for mental well-being. In addition to its mental health services, Zeera also caters to tech enthusiasts with accessories and gadgets compatible with Apple products, and embraces the cultural richness of Indian cuisine through authentic recipes and dining experiences for vegan and vegetarian customers.

DUOS

Series A in 2022
DUOS is a technology-enabled service provider connecting Medicare beneficiaries to the resources needed to attain the highest level of health. Our proactive and personalized activation platform engages your membership throughout their health journey, delivering quality health outcomes and improving member satisfaction for our valued partners. Our underlying technology aggregates historically siloed data and resources from across the ecosystem, removing barriers to health literacy and access to care, and facilitating contextual and timely connections with closed loop visibility.

Studio

Series B in 2022
Studio is an online training and education platform that focuses on connecting individuals with mentors to enhance their skills. It offers a range of intensive classes and month-long experiences across various creative fields, including baking, filmmaking, and pop songwriting. Unlike traditional learning methods, Studio emphasizes active participation and hands-on creation rather than passive video consumption. This approach allows students, entrepreneurs, and professionals to gain practical knowledge and develop their capabilities effectively.

Oura

Venture Round in 2022
Oura is a Finland-based company that specializes in developing a smart wellness ring designed to monitor and track various biometric data related to health and wellness. The ring, paired with a smartphone application, enables users to gain insights into their sleep patterns, readiness, and activity levels. By utilizing advanced sensors, the device collects information on heart rate, sleep cycles, and overall activity, providing users with valuable physiological and behavioral data. This innovative approach supports individuals in understanding their body's responses to rest, recovery, and daily activities, thus promoting a healthier lifestyle.

AmplifyMD

Seed Round in 2022
AmplifyMD is a telemedicine platform that connects over 3,300 medical institutions, particularly in rural and underserved areas, with a network of specialists. By offering a customized telehealthcare system, AmplifyMD enables hospitals to access on-demand specialists remotely, facilitating specialty coverage through virtual care. The platform not only streamlines clinical workflows but also automates billing processes, integrating smoothly with existing electronic health records (EHRs). This service helps hospitals minimize unnecessary patient transfers and reduces the need for costly locum tenens, ultimately improving patient care and operational efficiency.

Kale

Seed Round in 2022
Kale is a media platform established in 2021 and headquartered in New York that connects brands with their socially aware superfans. The company aims to empower creators by enabling them to translate their social value into economic value. Kale utilizes an algorithm that identifies a brand's superfans based on their purchasing history and social activity. This allows brands to engage directly with their loyal customers by compensating them for promoting their products. By fostering this relationship, Kale helps brands enhance their marketing strategies while rewarding creators for their influence and engagement.

The Expert

Series A in 2022
The Expert is an online platform that connects customers with interior design professionals for personalized consultations through video calls. Founded in 2021 by Jake Arnold and Leo Seigal, the company is based in Los Angeles, California. It offers customers the opportunity to engage with designers from around the world for hour-long sessions, allowing for tailored advice and guidance without the necessity of a large budget or full-service design commitment. This innovative approach aims to make expert interior design advice accessible to a broader audience.

KINLÒ

Seed Round in 2022
Kinlò is a functional suncare brand formulated specifically for people with melanated skin.

Canal

Series A in 2022
Canal is engaged in building a curated network of brands that are ready to unlock novel revenue streams wherein it reaches consumers at the point of purchase intent while shopping instead of post-purchase.

Pavilion

Series A in 2022
Pavilion is an IT company that allows public servants to deliver better, faster public services. They provide marketplace, SAAS, procurement, and civic tech services. They also offer vendor engagement and contract management services. It serves both local and central government fields.

Cococart

Seed Round in 2022
Cococart is an e-commerce platform with tools for creating online stores easily with no code, no design and no app downloads. The company offers a suite of tools for online orders and reservations, marketing, payments, and fulfillment.

fabric

Series C in 2022
Fabric is a headless commerce platform designed to enhance the digital commerce experience for merchants who find traditional hosted solutions inadequate. By providing an open and modular design, Fabric enables businesses to launch their e-commerce operations swiftly, often within a few months, without the need for extensive replatforming. This approach allows retailers to leverage their existing technological investments effectively, resulting in potential digital revenue growth of up to three times. With a mission to simplify and democratize access to advanced digital commerce tools, Fabric serves a range of clients, including well-known brands like BuildDirect and GNC. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Fabric operates globally and is supported by a diverse group of investors, ensuring its capacity to innovate and expand in the competitive e-commerce landscape.

Dutch

Series A in 2022
Dutch is a veterinary telehealth service focused on addressing anxiety and allergies in pets. The company aims to improve pet healthcare by making veterinary visits more convenient and accessible through telehealth solutions. By connecting pet owners with licensed veterinarians via their smartphones, Dutch facilitates ongoing care that goes beyond merely treating symptoms to identifying the root causes of chronic conditions. This approach enables the development of comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual cases. Dutch provides medically backed prescriptions and treatments directly to pet owners' homes. Currently, the service operates in eight states: New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Michigan, South Dakota, Virginia, Idaho, and Indiana.

Homebound

Series C in 2022
Homebound is a custom homebuilder that makes building the perfect home simple, transparent and human. Born out of the 2017 Northern California wildfires, Homebound was created by a local team of construction, real estate, design and technology experts who set out to create a better homebuilding solution for friends, family and neighbors affected. Homebound is the first homebuilder to manage the entire building process for homeowners and support them every step of the way — from insurance negotiation and architecture all the way to permitting, construction and move-in. Through easy-to-use technology and a network of vetted building experts, Homebound is simplifying the rebuilding process and alleviating the stress, complexity and uncertainty homeowners face after a natural disaster.

Sika Health

Seed Round in 2022
Sika Health provides payment solutions for the healthcare sector. It enables users to integrate health wallets via tools. Users can use health wallets for expenses such as medical bills, dental, medicines, and more. The company was founded in 2021 and is based in New York, New York.

Calii

Series A in 2022
Calii Inc is a technology-driven company that offers marketplace solutions to facilitate direct connections between consumers and local producers in Monterrey, Mexico. Founded in 2016 by Stanford engineers and based in San Francisco, Calii focuses on delivering ultra-fresh groceries and a wide range of grocery items, often within two hours. By utilizing a network of micro-fulfillment centers and automating the food supply chain, the company aims to reduce waste and cut costs for consumers while increasing producers' earnings. Calii's approach eliminates middlemen, thus providing significant savings and enhancing the overall shopping experience. The company is positioned to capitalize on the large and largely offline grocery market in Latin America, seeking to redefine grocery shopping in the region.

Ampla

Series A in 2021
Ampla Technologies is a financial technology company that specializes in providing tech-enabled financial solutions designed to support business growth. The company offers an all-in-one financing platform that includes growth capital services, modern banking solutions, and data analytics tools. By streamlining access to capital and offering brand-friendly financial resources, Ampla aims to help omnichannel businesses efficiently address cash flow challenges and accelerate their growth.

Fora

Seed Round in 2021
Fora is a modern travel agency focused on empowering travel entrepreneurs and enthusiasts by curating exceptional experiences for travelers. The company aims to support 100,000 travel entrepreneurs by providing personalized services that cater to individual travel styles. Fora assists clients in planning their trips from inception to booking, facilitating connections with advisors who understand their specific preferences and aspirations. This approach not only enhances the travel planning experience but also fosters a community of knowledgeable travel creators dedicated to delivering memorable journeys.

Curated

Series C in 2021
Curated, founded in 2017, offers a collaborative shopping platform aimed at enhancing the online shopping experience by providing personalized, expert advice. The platform connects customers with knowledgeable specialists who guide them through complex purchase decisions, ensuring that shoppers receive unbiased recommendations tailored to their specific needs. Specializing in outdoor sporting goods such as skiing, snowboarding, golf, camping, cycling, and fishing equipment, Curated is expanding into new product categories. This innovative approach not only helps customers find the right products but also allows experts to earn meaningful income based on their passions and expertise. Backed by notable venture firms, Curated is rapidly growing and redefining the online retail landscape.

Nova

Seed Round in 2021
Nova is the professional community platform for the next generation to grow their careers together. On Nova, members can join interest-based communities, consume high-quality career content, engage in fun discussions, land your dream job, and form meaningful relationships with peers and mentors.

Buffalo Market

Series A in 2021
Buffalo Market is a technology-enabled food distributor that specializes in supplying fresh, organic, and premium products from local suppliers, including meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, and fruits. By partnering with better-for-you brands, the company enhances the accessibility of these goods to customers, ensuring that they receive quality items quickly and efficiently. Buffalo Market's innovative supply chain strategies significantly reduce the time it takes for food products to move from producers to consumers, allowing for faster and fresher deliveries. The company's commitment to working with fast-moving consumer goods companies focuses on creating a positive impact in the food industry while providing affordable rates for consumers.

Alkeme Health

Seed Round in 2021
Alkeme Health is a digital health platform established in 2020 by Ryan Mundy, aimed at promoting mental well-being within the Black community. The platform features content from Black practitioners and wellness experts, focusing on areas such as psychology and mindfulness. Alkeme Health seeks to normalize mental health discussions and make them accessible and aspirational. It offers online courses that educate users on various mental health topics, addressing issues like intergenerational trauma, systemic racism, anxiety, and microaggressions. The organization's mission is rooted in the belief that a healthy life begins with a healthy mind, positioning itself as a universal healthcare provider for the Black community.

Sunday

Series C in 2021
Sunday is a subscription-based lawn care service that specializes in providing nutrient and soil health plans for gardens and lawns. Founded in 2019 by Coulter and Trent Lewis in Boulder, Colorado, the company utilizes customized planning that incorporates climate, soil, and satellite data to offer tailored gardening and lawn maintenance products and services. This approach allows gardening enthusiasts and lawn owners to design and maintain their outdoor spaces efficiently and conveniently, transforming yards into thriving and sustainable ecosystems.

A-Frame Brands

Series A in 2021
A-Frame Brands LLC is a Los Angeles-based company that specializes in developing plant-based personal care products. Founded in 2019, it focuses on creating a portfolio of sustainable brands that cater to everyday needs through partnerships with leading celebrities. The company's product range includes soaps, foaming soap refills, hand sanitizers, and cleansing hand sprays, all of which are sold online. A-Frame Brands aims to address the needs of underserved communities by providing mission-driven solutions that tackle unaddressed challenges related to ethnicity, gender identity, age, and accessibility. The company is committed to demonstrating that businesses can achieve both financial success and positive social impact.

Clay

Seed Round in 2021
Introducing Clay, the beautiful and private home for all your relationships. Populated from the ground up using your calendar and social history, Clay is the most stunning, powerful way to remember who you’ve met—and what matters to them.

Moment House

Series A in 2021
Moment House is a social live media platform for creators and artists. The platform's interactive features allow viewers to chat with performers and other fans live. It encourages artists to avoid filming their Moment on stage or in front of an audience in order to provide viewers with a unique, online-only cinematic experience. Fans can also interact with one another via live chat, participate in artist Q&As, and meet and greet with VIPs after the performance. Moment House was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Calibrate

Series B in 2021
Calibrate is a digital health company focused on improving metabolic health to achieve sustainable weight loss. Founded in 2020 and based in New York, Calibrate offers a virtual weight management program that integrates FDA-approved metabolic medications with personalized coaching and a comprehensive curriculum designed by experts in obesity and nutrition. The platform emphasizes behavior change and provides one-on-one virtual sessions with healthcare professionals, aiming to foster lasting habits for its users. Calibrate's approach combines telemedicine with a value-based pricing model, ensuring effective obesity treatment outcomes while facilitating the necessary physiological changes for improved health.

MakerSights

Series B in 2021
MakerSights Inc. is a company that specializes in product intelligence software solutions tailored for the retail industry. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in Austin, Vancouver, and London, MakerSights helps retail brands incorporate actionable consumer data into their product decisions. The platform assists in various aspects of product creation, from guiding seasonal direction to determining optimal inventory levels for each SKU. By employing predictive analysis, MakerSights enables brands to forecast sales, track consumer behavior changes, and identify both popular and underrated products. This approach allows companies to design products that align with customer preferences, ultimately reducing waste from over-assortment and overproduction. Notable clients include well-known brands like New Balance, Madewell, Ralph Lauren, and Rothy’s.

Revel

Seed Round in 2021
Revel operates a marketplace designed for women over 50, focusing on creating a community where they can host and attend small, local gatherings centered on various topics of interest. Founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, California, the company provides a platform that allows members to search for, discover, and register for nearby events. Membership is free, and participants can also opt to host their own gatherings, offering them an opportunity to share knowledge and potentially earn income. Revel's offerings span diverse areas, including health, food and drink, lifestyle, science and technology, travel, and more, fostering connection and engagement among its members.

Lolli

Series A in 2021
Lolli, Inc. is a company that specializes in a rewards platform enabling users to earn bitcoin while shopping online. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, Lolli offers a browser extension for the Chrome browser that partners with over 1,000 top brands. When users make purchases from these partner sites, Lolli receives a percentage of the sale and shares a portion of that revenue with users by sending bitcoin directly to their Lolli wallet. This platform provides an accessible way for consumers to earn cryptocurrency as an alternative form of currency for their online transactions.

Glossier

Series E in 2021
Glossier, Inc. is a direct-to-consumer beauty company that specializes in manufacturing and selling a variety of skincare, makeup, body, and fragrance products. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, the company emphasizes community engagement and content-driven experiences to enhance the shopping journey for its customers. Glossier offers a diverse range of personal care items, including skincare lotions, body lotions, fragrances, and foundation kits, catering to the needs of consumers inspired by everyday women. Their products are primarily sold online and are accessible in several countries, including the United States, Canada, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. Additionally, Glossier operates a showroom in New York City and maintains a blog that features interviews with models, makeup artists, and influential figures, along with beauty advice and product insights aimed at empowering customers to understand and engage with beauty more effectively.

Dutch

Seed Round in 2021
Dutch is a veterinary telehealth service focused on addressing anxiety and allergies in pets. The company aims to improve pet healthcare by making veterinary visits more convenient and accessible through telehealth solutions. By connecting pet owners with licensed veterinarians via their smartphones, Dutch facilitates ongoing care that goes beyond merely treating symptoms to identifying the root causes of chronic conditions. This approach enables the development of comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual cases. Dutch provides medically backed prescriptions and treatments directly to pet owners' homes. Currently, the service operates in eight states: New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Michigan, South Dakota, Virginia, Idaho, and Indiana.

Nate

Series A in 2021
Nate Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in developing artificial intelligence software designed to facilitate online transactions on behalf of consumers. The company offers a shopping app that allows users to purchase products from various online retailers with a single click. In addition to streamlining the shopping experience, Nate's platform features a social component that enables users to share information about their purchases with friends, enhancing the overall shopping experience.

Faire

Series F in 2021
Faire is an online wholesale marketplace that connects retailers with unique merchandise from various brands and makers, facilitating a streamlined purchasing process. The platform provides retailers with tools and insights to manage inventory effectively, employing artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to forecast product demand. Faire's offerings include net 60 payment terms and free returns, which reduce the risks associated with wholesale purchasing, enabling local retailers and independent brands to compete with larger e-commerce entities. Headquartered in San Francisco and Kitchener, Faire aims to support the future of local retail by simplifying logistics and enhancing access to diverse products.

Loupe

Series A in 2021
Loupe is a live eCommerce streaming platform developing a mobile application used to collect sports cards. Its application offers exciting new ways to buy, sell, invest, and collect sports cards that enable users to reinvent sports card games at a whole new level. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Miami, Florida.

ShopShops

Series B in 2021
ShopShops is a livestream, interactive global shopping marketplace that connects brick and mortar retailers with consumers on their mobile devices. The new digital shopping channel breaks down geographical boundaries for fashion-savvy consumers, enabling them to shop from stores around the world from the palm of their hand. ShopShops was founded by Liyia Wu in 2016 and has headquarters in New York City and Beijing. To learn more, visit www.shopshops.com.cn.

The Expert

Seed Round in 2021
The Expert is an online platform that connects customers with interior design professionals for personalized consultations through video calls. Founded in 2021 by Jake Arnold and Leo Seigal, the company is based in Los Angeles, California. It offers customers the opportunity to engage with designers from around the world for hour-long sessions, allowing for tailored advice and guidance without the necessity of a large budget or full-service design commitment. This innovative approach aims to make expert interior design advice accessible to a broader audience.

Table22

Seed Round in 2021
Table22 is a digital hospitality platform designed to assist local restaurants in enhancing their customer engagement and generating additional revenue beyond their physical locations. By enabling restaurants, chefs, and brands to connect with food enthusiasts, Table22 facilitates unique subscription experiences that foster strong relationships between diners and their favorite establishments. The platform offers patrons access to exclusive opportunities such as collaboration dinners, new menu items, and special cellar wines. This approach not only enriches the dining experience for customers but also helps restaurant owners establish stable, recurring revenue streams for their businesses.

Swyft

Series A in 2021
Swyft is a B2B marketplace offering same-day delivery for brands and retailers. It enables carriers to digitize or automate a good deal of what they’re traditionally doing by hand. Ship via Swyft and gain unified bills, digital PODs, real-time track and trace, branded customer notifications, SMS updates, and more. Swyft converts more shoppers at checkout and delights them with reliable and affordable same-day delivery. Swyft was founded in 2020 and is based in Toronto, Canada.

Zeera

Series A in 2021
Zeera is a mental healthcare company founded in 2019 by Ariela Safira, based in New York. The company focuses on providing a digital platform and in-person experiences aimed at enhancing mental wellness through a member-centered therapy model that is both affordable and effective. Zeera offers a monthly membership that includes on-demand, therapist-created tools and resources designed to assist users in managing experiences such as burnout. The platform emphasizes empathy and design, enabling individuals to access research-based therapy tools that encourage reflection and actionable steps for mental well-being. In addition to its mental health services, Zeera also caters to tech enthusiasts with accessories and gadgets compatible with Apple products, and embraces the cultural richness of Indian cuisine through authentic recipes and dining experiences for vegan and vegetarian customers.

Chord

Series A in 2021
Chord is a New York-based company established in 2019 that specializes in commerce-as-a-service software designed to empower businesses in the commerce sector. The company provides technology and data products that enable direct-to-consumer brands to create customized digital experiences while leveraging meaningful first-party customer data. Chord's offerings include scalable headless commerce technology, sophisticated data management solutions, and insights tools tailored for commerce entrepreneurs. By focusing on enhancing customer engagement and providing deep insights, Chord aims to facilitate the transition to modern commerce solutions, helping businesses improve their operations and achieve their goals.

Metafy

Seed Round in 2021
Metafy, Inc. is an online coaching platform that connects video gamers with professional players for personalized coaching and educational courses. Founded in 2020 and based in Pennsylvania, Metafy allows competitive players to monetize their skills by offering coaching sessions where customers can learn advanced techniques, strategies, and game mechanics directly from top gamers. The platform aims to enhance the gaming experience by providing tailored guidance to users, helping them improve their performance and achieve their gaming goals.

Around

Series A in 2021
Around provides an AI-based camera framing designed for high-impact video calls. It helps users take video meetings less intrusive and less clunky. Around gives users a clear view of their teammates while making space for work.

Canal

Seed Round in 2021
Canal is engaged in building a curated network of brands that are ready to unlock novel revenue streams wherein it reaches consumers at the point of purchase intent while shopping instead of post-purchase.

Thingtesting

Seed Round in 2021
Thingtesting is an online platform that serves as a consumer guide for discovering and reviewing emerging brands and products. The platform allows users to explore exclusive content, including behind-the-scenes insights into various products and brands. By fostering a community of paying members, Thingtesting enables individuals to engage in honest discussions and share their experiences with new offerings. The company's mission focuses on creating a space where consumers can connect over their experiences with innovative products, thus aiding informed purchasing decisions.

DUOS

Seed Round in 2021
DUOS is a technology-enabled service provider connecting Medicare beneficiaries to the resources needed to attain the highest level of health. Our proactive and personalized activation platform engages your membership throughout their health journey, delivering quality health outcomes and improving member satisfaction for our valued partners. Our underlying technology aggregates historically siloed data and resources from across the ecosystem, removing barriers to health literacy and access to care, and facilitating contextual and timely connections with closed loop visibility.

Calibrate

Series A in 2021
Calibrate is a digital health company focused on improving metabolic health to achieve sustainable weight loss. Founded in 2020 and based in New York, Calibrate offers a virtual weight management program that integrates FDA-approved metabolic medications with personalized coaching and a comprehensive curriculum designed by experts in obesity and nutrition. The platform emphasizes behavior change and provides one-on-one virtual sessions with healthcare professionals, aiming to foster lasting habits for its users. Calibrate's approach combines telemedicine with a value-based pricing model, ensuring effective obesity treatment outcomes while facilitating the necessary physiological changes for improved health.

Sunday

Series B in 2020
Sunday is a subscription-based lawn care service that specializes in providing nutrient and soil health plans for gardens and lawns. Founded in 2019 by Coulter and Trent Lewis in Boulder, Colorado, the company utilizes customized planning that incorporates climate, soil, and satellite data to offer tailored gardening and lawn maintenance products and services. This approach allows gardening enthusiasts and lawn owners to design and maintain their outdoor spaces efficiently and conveniently, transforming yards into thriving and sustainable ecosystems.

Eclipse Foods

Series A in 2020
Eclipse Foods is a manufacturer of plant-based dairy products designed to replicate the taste, texture, and functionality of traditional animal dairy. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Walnut, California, the company employs innovative plant-processing technology to produce items such as ice cream, cream cheese, and sour cream. Eclipse Foods aims to create a more sustainable and humane food system by offering delicious plant-based alternatives that do not compromise on flavor or quality, while also addressing health, environmental, and welfare concerns associated with conventional dairy products.

Metafy

Venture Round in 2020
Metafy, Inc. is an online coaching platform that connects video gamers with professional players for personalized coaching and educational courses. Founded in 2020 and based in Pennsylvania, Metafy allows competitive players to monetize their skills by offering coaching sessions where customers can learn advanced techniques, strategies, and game mechanics directly from top gamers. The platform aims to enhance the gaming experience by providing tailored guidance to users, helping them improve their performance and achieve their gaming goals.

Alkeme Health

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Alkeme Health is a digital health platform established in 2020 by Ryan Mundy, aimed at promoting mental well-being within the Black community. The platform features content from Black practitioners and wellness experts, focusing on areas such as psychology and mindfulness. Alkeme Health seeks to normalize mental health discussions and make them accessible and aspirational. It offers online courses that educate users on various mental health topics, addressing issues like intergenerational trauma, systemic racism, anxiety, and microaggressions. The organization's mission is rooted in the belief that a healthy life begins with a healthy mind, positioning itself as a universal healthcare provider for the Black community.

Faire

Series E in 2020
Faire is an online wholesale marketplace that connects retailers with unique merchandise from various brands and makers, facilitating a streamlined purchasing process. The platform provides retailers with tools and insights to manage inventory effectively, employing artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to forecast product demand. Faire's offerings include net 60 payment terms and free returns, which reduce the risks associated with wholesale purchasing, enabling local retailers and independent brands to compete with larger e-commerce entities. Headquartered in San Francisco and Kitchener, Faire aims to support the future of local retail by simplifying logistics and enhancing access to diverse products.

Moment House

Seed Round in 2020
Moment House is a social live media platform for creators and artists. The platform's interactive features allow viewers to chat with performers and other fans live. It encourages artists to avoid filming their Moment on stage or in front of an audience in order to provide viewers with a unique, online-only cinematic experience. Fans can also interact with one another via live chat, participate in artist Q&As, and meet and greet with VIPs after the performance. Moment House was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Humane

Series A in 2020
Humane is a company focused on developing consumer hardware and software that prioritizes human experience and interaction. By emphasizing a natural and familiar design, Humane aims to create technology that enhances human capabilities while fostering genuine collaboration between design and engineering. The company is dedicated to crafting products that benefit users, enabling both individuals and organizations to engage with devices and platforms that facilitate a seamless connection between humans and computing. Through its innovative approach, Humane seeks to redefine the relationship between technology and its users.

OK Play

Series A in 2020
OK Play is a Los Angeles-based company founded in 2019 that focuses on enhancing family bonding through a mobile application. The app encourages parents and children to engage in meaningful conversations and creative activities. It serves as a free platform that empowers children to embark on personalized story adventures, fostering empathy, kindness, and creativity. Designed by a team of artists, educators, and scientists, the application offers themed programs and weekly creative challenges, allowing kids to take center stage in their own narratives. Through its innovative approach, OK Play aims to strengthen parent-child connections and enrich family interactions.

Juni Learning

Series A in 2020
Juni Learning, Inc. is an online education platform that specializes in providing personalized coding courses for children and teens aged 7 to 18. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, with an additional office in Boston, the platform offers a range of courses including introductory programs like Juni Jr and Scratch: Game Superstar, as well as more advanced offerings such as AP Computer Science A and USACO training. The curriculum focuses on key areas in computer science, math, and English, with instruction delivered by near-peer educators from prestigious universities. Juni Learning emphasizes project-based learning and tailored lesson plans that cater to individual students' interests and goals. This approach fosters a supportive community and equips students with essential skills for future success. The company has garnered attention from prominent investors and has been featured in various major publications.

Zeera

Seed Round in 2020
Zeera is a mental healthcare company founded in 2019 by Ariela Safira, based in New York. The company focuses on providing a digital platform and in-person experiences aimed at enhancing mental wellness through a member-centered therapy model that is both affordable and effective. Zeera offers a monthly membership that includes on-demand, therapist-created tools and resources designed to assist users in managing experiences such as burnout. The platform emphasizes empathy and design, enabling individuals to access research-based therapy tools that encourage reflection and actionable steps for mental well-being. In addition to its mental health services, Zeera also caters to tech enthusiasts with accessories and gadgets compatible with Apple products, and embraces the cultural richness of Indian cuisine through authentic recipes and dining experiences for vegan and vegetarian customers.

Calibrate

Seed Round in 2020
Calibrate is a digital health company focused on improving metabolic health to achieve sustainable weight loss. Founded in 2020 and based in New York, Calibrate offers a virtual weight management program that integrates FDA-approved metabolic medications with personalized coaching and a comprehensive curriculum designed by experts in obesity and nutrition. The platform emphasizes behavior change and provides one-on-one virtual sessions with healthcare professionals, aiming to foster lasting habits for its users. Calibrate's approach combines telemedicine with a value-based pricing model, ensuring effective obesity treatment outcomes while facilitating the necessary physiological changes for improved health.

Dumpling

Series A in 2020
Dumpling, Inc. is a company that develops an application designed to help individuals establish and manage independent grocery shopping and delivery businesses. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with an office in Berkeley, California, Dumpling provides entrepreneurs across the United States with essential tools, technology, and business support. The platform facilitates grocery shopping and delivery services, empowering thousands of local business owners in all 50 states. By offering features such as storefront applications, programmable debit cards, customer relationship management, and marketing automation, Dumpling enables users to create and monitor their personal franchises effectively. The company aims to foster local entrepreneurship and provide communities with personalized, ethical solutions for essential household errands and services.

Oura

Series B in 2020
Oura is a Finland-based company that specializes in developing a smart wellness ring designed to monitor and track various biometric data related to health and wellness. The ring, paired with a smartphone application, enables users to gain insights into their sleep patterns, readiness, and activity levels. By utilizing advanced sensors, the device collects information on heart rate, sleep cycles, and overall activity, providing users with valuable physiological and behavioral data. This innovative approach supports individuals in understanding their body's responses to rest, recovery, and daily activities, thus promoting a healthier lifestyle.

CUUP

Series A in 2020
CUUP Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in the design and manufacture of bras for women, focusing on comfort, fit, and aesthetic appeal. Founded in 2017 by Kearnon O'Molony and Abby Morgan, CUUP operates as a direct-to-consumer startup, offering an online platform for purchasing its products. The company's collection is crafted to provide flattering and unrestrictive options for women of all sizes, emphasizing quality and performance in its lingerie offerings. CUUP aims to meet the essential needs of women by delivering bras that do not compromise on support or comfort.

Oura

Series B in 2019
Oura is a Finland-based company that specializes in developing a smart wellness ring designed to monitor and track various biometric data related to health and wellness. The ring, paired with a smartphone application, enables users to gain insights into their sleep patterns, readiness, and activity levels. By utilizing advanced sensors, the device collects information on heart rate, sleep cycles, and overall activity, providing users with valuable physiological and behavioral data. This innovative approach supports individuals in understanding their body's responses to rest, recovery, and daily activities, thus promoting a healthier lifestyle.

Heroes Jobs

Venture Round in 2019
Heroes Jobs Inc. is a talent hiring platform founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California. The company has developed a mobile application that facilitates recruitment by connecting job seekers with employers through video messaging. Users can respond to a series of pre-recorded video interview questions, re-recording their answers as needed before submitting them to potential employers. This innovative approach allows job seekers to showcase their skills and personalities, enhancing their chances of securing their desired positions across various industries.

OK Play

Seed Round in 2019
OK Play is a Los Angeles-based company founded in 2019 that focuses on enhancing family bonding through a mobile application. The app encourages parents and children to engage in meaningful conversations and creative activities. It serves as a free platform that empowers children to embark on personalized story adventures, fostering empathy, kindness, and creativity. Designed by a team of artists, educators, and scientists, the application offers themed programs and weekly creative challenges, allowing kids to take center stage in their own narratives. Through its innovative approach, OK Play aims to strengthen parent-child connections and enrich family interactions.

11 Honore

Series A in 2019
11 Honore, Inc. is an online retailer based in West Hollywood, California, specializing in plus-size designer clothing for women. Founded in 2017, the company aims to provide an inclusive shopping experience by offering a wide array of apparel, including dresses, tops, sweaters, denim, pants, skirts, jumpsuits, outerwear, swimwear, sportwear, and lingerie. By focusing on size inclusivity, 11 Honore allows women to access high-quality designer fashion that celebrates their bodies and personal style. The platform features curated collections and exclusive pieces, as well as personalized fit and styling advice, ensuring that luxury clothing is available at the same prices as traditional sizes. Through its commitment to redefining the fashion landscape, 11 Honore seeks to empower women and promote a positive body image within the luxury market.

Curated

Series A in 2019
Curated, founded in 2017, offers a collaborative shopping platform aimed at enhancing the online shopping experience by providing personalized, expert advice. The platform connects customers with knowledgeable specialists who guide them through complex purchase decisions, ensuring that shoppers receive unbiased recommendations tailored to their specific needs. Specializing in outdoor sporting goods such as skiing, snowboarding, golf, camping, cycling, and fishing equipment, Curated is expanding into new product categories. This innovative approach not only helps customers find the right products but also allows experts to earn meaningful income based on their passions and expertise. Backed by notable venture firms, Curated is rapidly growing and redefining the online retail landscape.

Faire

Series D in 2019
Faire is an online wholesale marketplace that connects retailers with unique merchandise from various brands and makers, facilitating a streamlined purchasing process. The platform provides retailers with tools and insights to manage inventory effectively, employing artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to forecast product demand. Faire's offerings include net 60 payment terms and free returns, which reduce the risks associated with wholesale purchasing, enabling local retailers and independent brands to compete with larger e-commerce entities. Headquartered in San Francisco and Kitchener, Faire aims to support the future of local retail by simplifying logistics and enhancing access to diverse products.

The Yes

Series A in 2019
They are co-located in Silicon Valley and New York City, but are open to great talent anywhere. They welcome critical thinkers who are excited to re-write the rules of e-commerce. They promise it will be fun.

Revel

Seed Round in 2019
Revel operates a marketplace designed for women over 50, focusing on creating a community where they can host and attend small, local gatherings centered on various topics of interest. Founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, California, the company provides a platform that allows members to search for, discover, and register for nearby events. Membership is free, and participants can also opt to host their own gatherings, offering them an opportunity to share knowledge and potentially earn income. Revel's offerings span diverse areas, including health, food and drink, lifestyle, science and technology, travel, and more, fostering connection and engagement among its members.

Neighborhood Goods

Series A in 2019
Neighborhood Goods, Inc. operates a department store that features a diverse array of apparel, accessories, cosmetics, and groceries. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, the company provides an evolving selection of brands and products while also creating community spaces for social engagement. Neighborhood Goods offers both in-store and online shopping experiences, allowing customers to explore and purchase a variety of daily use items. The store also hosts events and activities, fostering connections among visitors through immersive content and live discussions.

Homebound

Series B in 2019
Homebound is a custom homebuilder that makes building the perfect home simple, transparent and human. Born out of the 2017 Northern California wildfires, Homebound was created by a local team of construction, real estate, design and technology experts who set out to create a better homebuilding solution for friends, family and neighbors affected. Homebound is the first homebuilder to manage the entire building process for homeowners and support them every step of the way — from insurance negotiation and architecture all the way to permitting, construction and move-in. Through easy-to-use technology and a network of vetted building experts, Homebound is simplifying the rebuilding process and alleviating the stress, complexity and uncertainty homeowners face after a natural disaster.
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