Founder Collective

Founder Collective is a venture capital firm founded in 2009 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with an office in New York. It focuses on seed- and early-stage technology companies, investing primarily in software, information technology, and TMT sectors across the United States and globally. The firm was established by successful entrepreneurs who have built and exited companies, and it emphasizes a founder-friendly approach that aims to minimize capital requirements while supporting portfolio companies. Although industry-agnostic, Founder Collective prefers opportunities with an information technology component and pursues a hands-on, founder-oriented investment style through multiple co-managed funds.

Joe DeFilippi

CFO

David Frankel

Managing Partner

Amanda Herson

General Partner

Zach Klein

Venture Partner

Eric Paley

Managing Partner

Past deals in Mobile Apps

Bridge Money

Seed Round in 2022
Bridge Money, Inc. is a financial technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2018. It specializes in developing a mobile banking platform designed to enhance users' financial experience. The platform offers a range of services, including account activation, mobile check deposits, and free access to Automated Teller Machines (ATMs), along with zero overdraft fees. Additionally, Bridge Money provides a secure debit card without associated fees, aiming to simplify banking for its users and facilitate daily financial transactions.

Pagaleve

Series A in 2022
Pagaleve is a company that specializes in installment payment solutions, enabling consumers to make purchases through a buy now, pay later model. Their platform allows payments to be made in installments using PIX, without incurring interest and without the necessity of a credit card. By providing this alternative payment method, Pagaleve aims to help merchants enhance their sales in a straightforward and efficient manner. At the same time, they empower consumers to buy desired products without the burden of high interest rates typically associated with credit card usage.

Pikkit

Venture Round in 2022
Pikkit is a consumer software company founded in 2020 and headquartered in New York, United States, operating within the betting industry. The company has developed a social sports betting application that centralizes users' legal sportsbook accounts, allowing them to stay informed about their friends' betting choices, share their own wagers, and explore upcoming events. Pikkit's platform fosters interaction within the betting community, enabling users to connect with peers and gain insights into their betting activities. Through its innovative approach, Pikkit enhances the social experience of sports betting, making it more engaging and interactive for users.

PairTree

Seed Round in 2022
PairTree is focused on modernizing the adoption process by leveraging advanced technology to connect prospective adoptive parents with birth mothers. The company has developed a self-matching adoption platform that aims to enhance and expedite opportunities for both adopting families and expectant mothers. This platform is designed to provide a low-cost, fraud-free, and straightforward adoption experience, offering accurate and detailed information to empower parents. By simplifying the adoption process, PairTree seeks to instill confidence and control in families navigating this significant life decision.

Bridge Money

Seed Round in 2022
Bridge Money, Inc. is a financial technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2018. It specializes in developing a mobile banking platform designed to enhance users' financial experience. The platform offers a range of services, including account activation, mobile check deposits, and free access to Automated Teller Machines (ATMs), along with zero overdraft fees. Additionally, Bridge Money provides a secure debit card without associated fees, aiming to simplify banking for its users and facilitate daily financial transactions.

Ianacare

Series A in 2022
Ianacare is a digital platform designed to assist working family caregivers by connecting them with practical and emotional support networks. Launched in 2017, it facilitates care management for individuals with chronic illnesses or other needs, rallying personal social circles to provide assistance such as meals, rides, respite care, and more.

uLesson

Series B in 2021
uLesson is an educational technology company based in Jos, Nigeria, founded in 2019. It specializes in providing a mobile application that offers home education solutions for students across Africa. The platform delivers curriculum-relevant content in subjects such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology, enabling learners to study effectively without the burden of internet connectivity issues. uLesson’s offerings include streaming content and secure digital cards, ensuring accessibility for students with varying internet capabilities. The company integrates a culture-specific curriculum with a network of tutors and practice tests, allowing users to receive tailored educational support aligned with their syllabi. This innovative approach aims to enhance learning outcomes and facilitate exam preparation for students throughout the region.

PairTree

Seed Round in 2021
PairTree is focused on modernizing the adoption process by leveraging advanced technology to connect prospective adoptive parents with birth mothers. The company has developed a self-matching adoption platform that aims to enhance and expedite opportunities for both adopting families and expectant mothers. This platform is designed to provide a low-cost, fraud-free, and straightforward adoption experience, offering accurate and detailed information to empower parents. By simplifying the adoption process, PairTree seeks to instill confidence and control in families navigating this significant life decision.

Zolve

Seed Round in 2021
Zolve is a neo-banking platform that provides consumer financial products, including deposit accounts, prepaid cards, money transfers, bill payments, and cross-border transactions, with tools for monitoring spending and budgeting. Launched in 2020 and based in Bangalore, India, the company aims to create a borderless financial world that offers equitable access to global financial products on a single platform, helping individuals save and invest toward financial freedom.

uLesson

Series A in 2021
uLesson is an educational technology company based in Jos, Nigeria, founded in 2019. It specializes in providing a mobile application that offers home education solutions for students across Africa. The platform delivers curriculum-relevant content in subjects such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology, enabling learners to study effectively without the burden of internet connectivity issues. uLesson’s offerings include streaming content and secure digital cards, ensuring accessibility for students with varying internet capabilities. The company integrates a culture-specific curriculum with a network of tutors and practice tests, allowing users to receive tailored educational support aligned with their syllabi. This innovative approach aims to enhance learning outcomes and facilitate exam preparation for students throughout the region.

Imagine

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Imagine is a payment company that develops a merchant-centric payment network and platform aimed at eliminating fees for merchants and increasing customer loyalty. It focuses on reducing reliance on traditional card networks and banks by enabling secure, one-click, touchless payments directly from a bank account. The platform enables merchants to offer a streamlined checkout while allowing users to transact securely and receive rewards, creating a simpler, more efficient payment experience.

Mable

Series A in 2020
Mable is a Boston-based company that operates a mobile and web-based B2B wholesale e-commerce platform specifically designed for retailers and distributors in the grocery sector. Founded in 2019, the platform enables users to discover and purchase a diverse range of products from various brands, including Black Dinah Chocolatiers, Brave Coffee & Tea, Coastal Craft Kombucha, Crown Maple, Eddie's Bakery, Loco Coffee, Real Food Bar, and STOKES Firestarters. Mable aims to streamline the wholesale buying process, providing an efficient solution for grocers seeking to source quality products.

CASHDROP

Seed Round in 2020
CASHDROP is a mobile commerce platform designed for mobile-native entrepreneurs, enabling them to establish an online storefront in under 15 minutes using their phones. The platform allows businesses to conduct contactless sales of food, retail products, services, and ticketed events without incurring any commissions or monthly fees. Founded by Ruben Flores-Martinez in January 2020, CASHDROP is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The company aims to streamline the selling process for entrepreneurs across various industries, positioning itself as a user-friendly solution for fast and efficient mobile commerce.

ClassTag

Seed Round in 2020
ClassTag Inc. is a developer of a parent engagement platform that facilitates communication and collaboration between teachers and parents. Founded in 2015 and based in New York, ClassTag offers a web and mobile application that allows teachers to connect with families through various channels, including email, text messaging, and printed materials. The platform features tools for direct messaging, class announcements, photo and video sharing, and event coordination, which help parents track their child's classroom progress. Additionally, ClassTag promotes parent engagement through its ClassTag Rewards program, incentivizing involvement with classroom supplies and learning products. The service enhances the educational experience by streamlining communication and enabling teachers to focus on classroom activities rather than administrative tasks.

uLesson

Seed Round in 2020
uLesson is an educational technology company based in Jos, Nigeria, founded in 2019. It specializes in providing a mobile application that offers home education solutions for students across Africa. The platform delivers curriculum-relevant content in subjects such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology, enabling learners to study effectively without the burden of internet connectivity issues. uLesson’s offerings include streaming content and secure digital cards, ensuring accessibility for students with varying internet capabilities. The company integrates a culture-specific curriculum with a network of tutors and practice tests, allowing users to receive tailored educational support aligned with their syllabi. This innovative approach aims to enhance learning outcomes and facilitate exam preparation for students throughout the region.

Ianacare

Venture Round in 2020
Ianacare is a digital platform designed to assist working family caregivers by connecting them with practical and emotional support networks. Launched in 2017, it facilitates care management for individuals with chronic illnesses or other needs, rallying personal social circles to provide assistance such as meals, rides, respite care, and more.

ClassTag

Seed Round in 2020
ClassTag Inc. is a developer of a parent engagement platform that facilitates communication and collaboration between teachers and parents. Founded in 2015 and based in New York, ClassTag offers a web and mobile application that allows teachers to connect with families through various channels, including email, text messaging, and printed materials. The platform features tools for direct messaging, class announcements, photo and video sharing, and event coordination, which help parents track their child's classroom progress. Additionally, ClassTag promotes parent engagement through its ClassTag Rewards program, incentivizing involvement with classroom supplies and learning products. The service enhances the educational experience by streamlining communication and enabling teachers to focus on classroom activities rather than administrative tasks.

uLesson

Seed Round in 2019
uLesson is an educational technology company based in Jos, Nigeria, founded in 2019. It specializes in providing a mobile application that offers home education solutions for students across Africa. The platform delivers curriculum-relevant content in subjects such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology, enabling learners to study effectively without the burden of internet connectivity issues. uLesson’s offerings include streaming content and secure digital cards, ensuring accessibility for students with varying internet capabilities. The company integrates a culture-specific curriculum with a network of tutors and practice tests, allowing users to receive tailored educational support aligned with their syllabi. This innovative approach aims to enhance learning outcomes and facilitate exam preparation for students throughout the region.

Mable

Seed Round in 2019
Mable is a Boston-based company that operates a mobile and web-based B2B wholesale e-commerce platform specifically designed for retailers and distributors in the grocery sector. Founded in 2019, the platform enables users to discover and purchase a diverse range of products from various brands, including Black Dinah Chocolatiers, Brave Coffee & Tea, Coastal Craft Kombucha, Crown Maple, Eddie's Bakery, Loco Coffee, Real Food Bar, and STOKES Firestarters. Mable aims to streamline the wholesale buying process, providing an efficient solution for grocers seeking to source quality products.

Perksy

Seed Round in 2019
Perksy, Inc. is a consumer research platform based in New York, founded in 2015. The company provides a mobile application that allows users to design custom research questions and collect feedback from respondents. By rewarding users with points for their opinions, Perksy incentivizes consumer participation, thereby enhancing engagement between brands and their target audiences. The platform also offers Perksy Alpha, an enterprise-grade solution designed to deliver detailed analysis and insights. This enables brands to implement marketing campaigns based on hyper-targeted, behavioral, and social insights, ultimately fostering brand growth and improving customer satisfaction. Perksy's approach bridges the gap between companies and consumers, facilitating innovative marketing solutions that drive market reach and enhance customer interaction.

SelfMade

Series A in 2019
SelfMade operates a technology platform that transforms and shares images on social media. It offers professional photo editing services and social media support to help members grow their online following. The company's app provides access to its follower growth technology, allowing users to determine their brand aesthetic, growth strategy, and posting schedule.

ClassTag

Seed Round in 2018
ClassTag Inc. is a developer of a parent engagement platform that facilitates communication and collaboration between teachers and parents. Founded in 2015 and based in New York, ClassTag offers a web and mobile application that allows teachers to connect with families through various channels, including email, text messaging, and printed materials. The platform features tools for direct messaging, class announcements, photo and video sharing, and event coordination, which help parents track their child's classroom progress. Additionally, ClassTag promotes parent engagement through its ClassTag Rewards program, incentivizing involvement with classroom supplies and learning products. The service enhances the educational experience by streamlining communication and enabling teachers to focus on classroom activities rather than administrative tasks.

Ten Percent Happier

Seed Round in 2018
Ten Percent Happier, Inc. is a Boston-based company that offers a meditation platform aimed at individuals who may be skeptical about traditional meditation practices. Founded in 2013, the company provides a mobile application that facilitates learning, practicing, and tracking meditation behaviors. The platform features expert-led courses, articles, and podcasts designed to foster meaningful changes in users' lives. Additionally, Ten Percent Happier publishes books that contain practical instructions for meditation, ensuring accessibility for a diverse audience. The company focuses on delivering a clear and straightforward approach to meditation, combining various multimedia resources to engage users effectively.

Fixer

Series A in 2018
Fixer is a home maintenance service that simplifies the process of addressing various repair needs. Customers can quickly book skilled professionals for tasks such as plumbing, electrical work, painting, wall repair, mounting, and furniture assembly through an easy online platform. The service is designed for efficiency, allowing customers to confirm rates and schedule appointments within minutes. Fixer aims to address both small and large home repair issues, often completing them in a single visit. Additionally, as a public benefit corporation, Fixer is dedicated to fostering sustainable career paths in the home repair and building trades through training and certification programs for both men and women.

ShopShops

Seed Round in 2018
ShopShops is a livestream shopping platform that connects consumers with brick-and-mortar retailers across the globe, allowing users to shop from diverse stores directly through their mobile devices. Founded in 2016 by Liyia Wu, the company operates from its headquarters in New York City and Beijing. The platform offers an interactive experience, enabling customers to browse efficiently by location and access authenticated products from various brands and stores. By breaking down geographical barriers, ShopShops provides a unique shopping experience that combines curation and interaction, allowing fashion-savvy consumers to explore global retail offerings conveniently and affordably.

SelfMade

Series A in 2017
SelfMade operates a technology platform that transforms and shares images on social media. It offers professional photo editing services and social media support to help members grow their online following. The company's app provides access to its follower growth technology, allowing users to determine their brand aesthetic, growth strategy, and posting schedule.

Smyte

Series A in 2017
Smyte Inc. is a Software-as-a-Service company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in trust and safety solutions for websites and mobile applications. Founded in 2014, Smyte employs a combination of manual heuristics, machine learning, and proprietary reputation data to assist organizations in proactively combating spam, fraud, bots, phishing, harassment, and account takeovers. The company caters to a diverse clientele that includes enterprises, marketplaces, and social networks, processing nearly five billion online actions each month. Smyte's automated labeling system identifies potentially malicious activities by analyzing various signals, allowing risk teams to effectively manage threats. As of June 30, 2018, Smyte operates as a subsidiary of Twitter, Inc.

Universe

Venture Round in 2017
Universe is an information and technology company that offers a mobile app designed to facilitate the creation of websites, online shops, and portfolios. The platform provides users with electric internet capabilities, enabling them to easily build and manage their digital presence. Additionally, Universe includes a payment block feature that allows users to sell products and process payments online efficiently. To further support commerce, the company offers an order management system, which aids in streamlining financial transactions and enhances the overall customer experience.

Kinsa

Series B in 2017
Kinsa, Inc., established in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, develops smart thermometers that connect to both Android and iOS devices. These thermometers facilitate communication with individuals who are ill, providing them with care information and enabling data collection to map and track health trends in real-time, thereby aiding in disease spread prevention.

WorkJam

Venture Round in 2017
WorkJam, Inc. is a technology company that develops an employee engagement platform designed to enhance the relationship between employers and their front-line workforce. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with additional locations in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Melbourne, Australia, WorkJam offers a web and mobile app that can operate independently or be integrated with existing workforce management systems. The platform features tools for shift and task management, communication, training, and recognition, enabling shift-based, hourly, and non-desk workers to effectively manage their work life. By promoting agile scheduling and transformative communication, WorkJam empowers organizations in various sectors, including retail, healthcare, and manufacturing, to improve operational efficiency, labor cost management, and customer experience through a more engaged workforce. The company also has a strategic partnership with Digital Goodie to further enhance its offerings.

Mylestone

Seed Round in 2017
Mylestone is a mobile application that focuses on capturing and sharing memories of loved ones who have passed away. It offers a secure platform for friends and families to digitally store and access meaningful moments, photos, and stories about the deceased. Users can easily retrieve these memories by simply asking a voice assistant, such as Alexa, to tell a story about their loved ones. By providing a way to commemorate and celebrate lives through shared memories, Mylestone aims to reframe the experience of grief, allowing users to connect with their cherished moments in a more accessible and personal manner.

SkipTheDishes

Seed Round in 2016
SkipTheDishes Restaurant Services Inc. is a technology company based in Winnipeg, Canada, that operates an application designed to connect users with local restaurants and food couriers. Founded in 2012, the application allows customers to conveniently order food for delivery or pickup from a wide range of local eateries and national chains, providing access to menus, ratings, and reviews to enhance their dining experience. The service operates in multiple Canadian cities, including Winnipeg, Calgary, and Ottawa, as well as select cities in the United States such as Columbus, Ohio, and Buffalo, New York. By facilitating food delivery, SkipTheDishes supports local restaurants in increasing their business and offers food couriers the opportunity to earn flexible income. The company has expanded its reach significantly since its inception, aiming to make quality food more accessible to busy customers.

Bumpers

Seed Round in 2016
Bumpers is a technology company that has developed an iOS application designed for podcast creation. The app allows users to produce podcasts directly from their mobile devices, utilizing the built-in microphones for audio recording. Bumpers' application facilitates easy audio editing, enabling users to clip recordings into shorter segments and remove unwanted content. This functionality empowers individuals to create, edit, and share their own audio content seamlessly, making podcasting more accessible to a broader audience.

Joymode

Seed Round in 2016
Joymode, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based company that specializes in renting leisure equipment for short-term use. Founded in 2015, Joymode provides a diverse range of rental items including tents, sleeping pads, stoves, and headlamps, allowing users to reserve these products conveniently through its mobile applications. The company operates from a creatively designed warehouse that features various recreational activities, reflecting its focus on fun and enjoyment. Joymode aims to enhance outdoor experiences by offering high-quality equipment without the need for long-term ownership.

PacketZoom

Venture Round in 2016
PacketZoom provides cloud services and a content delivery network solution that accelerates mobile application performance by analyzing, detecting, and resolving networking issues in real time without changing app code. It helps mobile apps deliver content faster and more reliably by optimizing large dynamic content, such as video and game data, and supports a range of apps including mobile games, shopping, travel, and news. The company focuses on improving mobile reliability and performance for developers and publishers.

Ionic

Series A in 2016
Ionic is a prominent company specializing in enterprise app development, responsible for powering 15% of all apps in app stores and numerous critical enterprise applications. The company offers a platform that allows teams to create high-quality mobile, desktop, and web applications using standard web technologies and a single codebase. Ionic's platform includes an open-source mobile UI toolkit designed for cross-platform app development on iOS, Android, and the web, along with cloud-based services that facilitate app building, publishing, and updating. Additionally, Ionic provides pre-built solutions for essential mobile features such as authentication and payments, as well as premium support and consulting services to assist teams throughout the app development lifecycle. The company is also recognized for developing other popular open-source tools, including Capacitor, a native runtime, and Stencil, a Web Component compiler. Ionic collaborates with thousands of enterprise teams and has a vast developer community, making it one of the most productive and enterprise-friendly app platforms globally.

Blispay

Seed Round in 2016
Blispay Inc. is a financial technology company based in Baltimore, Maryland, founded in 2014. It develops a mobile application designed for online bill payments and provides a unique financing solution for retailers through its Blispay Visa Card. This mobile-centric credit card allows merchants, regardless of size, to offer a streamlined in-store financing experience without the need for technical integration or financial commitments. Customers benefit from instant card issuance, six months of special financing options, and 2% cash back on purchases. Blispay aims to enhance the shopping experience by providing everyday credit and financing solutions that cater to the needs of both consumers and small to midsize retailers, ultimately helping businesses increase sales and improve customer satisfaction. The founding team comprises seasoned professionals with backgrounds at notable companies including PayPal and Microsoft.

Mylestone

Seed Round in 2016
Mylestone is a mobile application that focuses on capturing and sharing memories of loved ones who have passed away. It offers a secure platform for friends and families to digitally store and access meaningful moments, photos, and stories about the deceased. Users can easily retrieve these memories by simply asking a voice assistant, such as Alexa, to tell a story about their loved ones. By providing a way to commemorate and celebrate lives through shared memories, Mylestone aims to reframe the experience of grief, allowing users to connect with their cherished moments in a more accessible and personal manner.

Civic Technologies

Seed Round in 2016
Founded in 2015, Civic Technologies offers secure identity verification and payment solutions via mobile applications for iOS and Android users. Its blockchain-based ecosystem empowers individuals to control their identities securely across multiple platforms.

MoveWith

Seed Round in 2016
MoveWith, Inc. is an online platform that facilitates fitness training by allowing users to discover, connect with, and book classes led by professional instructors. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco with an additional location in Boston, the company formerly operated under the name Gritsy, Inc. MoveWith offers a personalized audio fitness app that includes classes across nine categories, such as running, strength training, high-intensity interval training, yoga, and meditation. This approach aims to engage users' mind, body, and soul, empowering them to achieve their fitness goals through tailored audio experiences.

Super

Seed Round in 2015
Super Home Inc. offers a subscription-based service designed to assist homeowners with care and repair for their properties. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company serves members in Washington, DC, and Maryland. Super provides coverage for repairs and replacements of appliances and home systems that experience breakdowns. Users can conveniently access services through various devices, including desktop and mobile platforms. Additionally, Super's maintenance schedule helps homeowners understand their property's needs, ensuring they receive timely assistance without incurring high costs.

Databox

Seed Round in 2015
Databox designs and develops a business intelligence application for mobile phones. It connects to various business applications, pulls out important data, monitors activities, presents insights, and provides correlations between events across applications. The platform offers out-of-the-box connectors to cloud services, on-premise solutions, and other data sources. Databox serves marketing managers, executives, and product managers, enabling them to track performance and make informed decisions in real-time.

Smyte

Seed Round in 2015
Smyte Inc. is a Software-as-a-Service company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in trust and safety solutions for websites and mobile applications. Founded in 2014, Smyte employs a combination of manual heuristics, machine learning, and proprietary reputation data to assist organizations in proactively combating spam, fraud, bots, phishing, harassment, and account takeovers. The company caters to a diverse clientele that includes enterprises, marketplaces, and social networks, processing nearly five billion online actions each month. Smyte's automated labeling system identifies potentially malicious activities by analyzing various signals, allowing risk teams to effectively manage threats. As of June 30, 2018, Smyte operates as a subsidiary of Twitter, Inc.

Stanza

Seed Round in 2015
Stanza is an internet company that creates own events calendars, and share with family, friends, and beyond. The company empowers people and organizations to create their own event calendars, subscribe, and share. To date, 6M+ fans have found and synced over 315M events via Stanza. Notable publishers include NBA, NHL, and NFL teams, FOX Sports, Billboard, Warner Brothers, and thousands more. These organizations can also distribute content and video across Stanza’s network of nearly 200M monthly page views. Stanza smart Add to Calendar button is easy to embed in any business' website/mobile app and offers its audience a two-click process to sync future events with any calendar. The product includes a dashboard that lets businesses modify their events on the fly, track links and eventually drive transactions.

PacketZoom

Seed Round in 2015
PacketZoom provides cloud services and a content delivery network solution that accelerates mobile application performance by analyzing, detecting, and resolving networking issues in real time without changing app code. It helps mobile apps deliver content faster and more reliably by optimizing large dynamic content, such as video and game data, and supports a range of apps including mobile games, shopping, travel, and news. The company focuses on improving mobile reliability and performance for developers and publishers.

Ionic

Venture Round in 2015
Ionic is a prominent company specializing in enterprise app development, responsible for powering 15% of all apps in app stores and numerous critical enterprise applications. The company offers a platform that allows teams to create high-quality mobile, desktop, and web applications using standard web technologies and a single codebase. Ionic's platform includes an open-source mobile UI toolkit designed for cross-platform app development on iOS, Android, and the web, along with cloud-based services that facilitate app building, publishing, and updating. Additionally, Ionic provides pre-built solutions for essential mobile features such as authentication and payments, as well as premium support and consulting services to assist teams throughout the app development lifecycle. The company is also recognized for developing other popular open-source tools, including Capacitor, a native runtime, and Stencil, a Web Component compiler. Ionic collaborates with thousands of enterprise teams and has a vast developer community, making it one of the most productive and enterprise-friendly app platforms globally.

MoveWith

Seed Round in 2015
MoveWith, Inc. is an online platform that facilitates fitness training by allowing users to discover, connect with, and book classes led by professional instructors. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco with an additional location in Boston, the company formerly operated under the name Gritsy, Inc. MoveWith offers a personalized audio fitness app that includes classes across nine categories, such as running, strength training, high-intensity interval training, yoga, and meditation. This approach aims to engage users' mind, body, and soul, empowering them to achieve their fitness goals through tailored audio experiences.

Smyte

Seed Round in 2014
Smyte Inc. is a Software-as-a-Service company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in trust and safety solutions for websites and mobile applications. Founded in 2014, Smyte employs a combination of manual heuristics, machine learning, and proprietary reputation data to assist organizations in proactively combating spam, fraud, bots, phishing, harassment, and account takeovers. The company caters to a diverse clientele that includes enterprises, marketplaces, and social networks, processing nearly five billion online actions each month. Smyte's automated labeling system identifies potentially malicious activities by analyzing various signals, allowing risk teams to effectively manage threats. As of June 30, 2018, Smyte operates as a subsidiary of Twitter, Inc.

Blispay

Venture Round in 2014
Blispay Inc. is a financial technology company based in Baltimore, Maryland, founded in 2014. It develops a mobile application designed for online bill payments and provides a unique financing solution for retailers through its Blispay Visa Card. This mobile-centric credit card allows merchants, regardless of size, to offer a streamlined in-store financing experience without the need for technical integration or financial commitments. Customers benefit from instant card issuance, six months of special financing options, and 2% cash back on purchases. Blispay aims to enhance the shopping experience by providing everyday credit and financing solutions that cater to the needs of both consumers and small to midsize retailers, ultimately helping businesses increase sales and improve customer satisfaction. The founding team comprises seasoned professionals with backgrounds at notable companies including PayPal and Microsoft.

Spring

Series A in 2014
Spring is a retail company that offers a diverse selection of products, including apparel and home and garden items. It operates as a shopping application designed for iOS devices, allowing users to follow their favorite brands and purchase new arrivals, exclusives, and unique products. Originally founded as Jello Labs, the company rebranded to Spring in July 2014. The founders of Spring are David Tisch, Alan Tisch, and Octavian Costache, and the company is based in New York.

PacketZoom

Seed Round in 2014
PacketZoom provides cloud services and a content delivery network solution that accelerates mobile application performance by analyzing, detecting, and resolving networking issues in real time without changing app code. It helps mobile apps deliver content faster and more reliably by optimizing large dynamic content, such as video and game data, and supports a range of apps including mobile games, shopping, travel, and news. The company focuses on improving mobile reliability and performance for developers and publishers.

Stanza

Venture Round in 2014
Stanza is an internet company that creates own events calendars, and share with family, friends, and beyond. The company empowers people and organizations to create their own event calendars, subscribe, and share. To date, 6M+ fans have found and synced over 315M events via Stanza. Notable publishers include NBA, NHL, and NFL teams, FOX Sports, Billboard, Warner Brothers, and thousands more. These organizations can also distribute content and video across Stanza’s network of nearly 200M monthly page views. Stanza smart Add to Calendar button is easy to embed in any business' website/mobile app and offers its audience a two-click process to sync future events with any calendar. The product includes a dashboard that lets businesses modify their events on the fly, track links and eventually drive transactions.

SeeMe

Venture Round in 2014
SeeMe is an online platform that connects contemporary emerging artists with a global audience, facilitating the sale of limited edition prints and original artwork. The platform allows artists to showcase a diverse range of images, appealing to various tastes and interests. Through its website and mobile app, users can engage with creators by leaving comments and likes, and they can also purchase eco-friendly postcards and unique apparel featuring the artwork. SeeMe employs intuitive discovery tools and predictive algorithms to help collectors find and support top artists, fostering a community where hundreds of thousands of creators are connected with millions of art enthusiasts worldwide.

Ten Percent Happier

Seed Round in 2014
Ten Percent Happier, Inc. is a Boston-based company that offers a meditation platform aimed at individuals who may be skeptical about traditional meditation practices. Founded in 2013, the company provides a mobile application that facilitates learning, practicing, and tracking meditation behaviors. The platform features expert-led courses, articles, and podcasts designed to foster meaningful changes in users' lives. Additionally, Ten Percent Happier publishes books that contain practical instructions for meditation, ensuring accessibility for a diverse audience. The company focuses on delivering a clear and straightforward approach to meditation, combining various multimedia resources to engage users effectively.

Seamless Toy Company

Seed Round in 2013
Seamless Toy Company enable kids to be makers. Their first product, ATOMS, is a system of plug-n-play sensors, motors, and action blocks for kids (and anyone) to add interactive functionality to their creations. ATOMS are fun, fast and don't require any electronics or programming skills to get going. ATOMS work seamlessly with LEGO and other toys, can be sewn or velcro-ed onto fabrics, or bolted onto more permanent creations. ATOMS work with iOS devices (Android soon), so users can control their ATOMS from their iPhone/iPod/iPad, and can also inversely control their iPhone from ATOMS. ATOMS are sold through starter sets that show kids what each ATOM does through already-popular play experiences (imaginary characters and kid-scale play). However, we expect kids' interest in ATOMS to outlast the starter-set themes, as they go onto use ATOMS in their own creations. ATOMS can also be bought individually for the "from-scratch" project doer, and we will be releasing a new ATOM every month to serve our enthusiastic repeat customers.

Twill

Seed Round in 2013
Twill is a developer of a software-enabled healthcare platform focused on enhancing mental and physical wellness. The company offers a web and mobile-based technology that evaluates users' happiness through both subjective and objective assessments. In addition, Twill provides a variety of programs and games designed to promote healthier mindsets. This approach enables individuals, employers, and care delivery systems to effectively address issues such as stress, depression, anxiety, and social isolation, which are often associated with chronic illness. By integrating these tools, Twill aims to support users in achieving improved overall well-being.

Burner

Series A in 2013
Burner, established in 2012 and based in Los Angeles, is a mobile software company specializing in privacy and communication management. It develops the Burner app, which allows users to obtain and manage additional, temporary phone numbers for voice, SMS, and MMS communications. Users can acquire multiple numbers, each functioning as a private line on their iPhone or Android device, and choose to keep or 'burn' (discard) them as needed. The app also offers features like SMS scam filtering and monitoring.

Tulip

Seed Round in 2013
Tulip Retail, Inc. is a cloud-based mobile platform designed specifically for retail store associates, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with additional offices in Kitchener, London, Caerano di San Marco, and New York. The platform offers a suite of tools that empower store associates by providing real-time access to product and inventory information, customer profiles, and a variety of features for assisted selling and clienteling. Key components include a mobile associate app, checkout capabilities for omnichannel orders, and modules for streamlined store communications and look building based on customer preferences. By integrating mobile technology into the retail environment, Tulip aims to enhance the in-store shopping experience, boost sales, and improve customer service for leading retailers.

YouNow

Series A in 2013
YouNow, Inc. is a New York-based company established in 2011 that operates a live social networking platform allowing users to broadcast themselves in real-time to a global audience. Its application enables users to discover talented broadcasters, watch live streams, and engage in video chats. Accessible on iOS, Android, and web platforms, YouNow fosters a community where users can create and interact with diverse content. The company also operates PROPS, a blockchain-based platform that supports a decentralized economy for video applications, allowing users to buy virtual currency while content creators earn revenue through audience engagement. Additional offerings include Rize, which connects broadcasters with engaged viewers, and the WTF game show application, where contestants participate in live game shows through video chat. By blending broadcasting, gaming, and social networking, YouNow empowers individuals to express their creativity and forge meaningful connections.

Proven

Series A in 2013
Proven is a hiring tool tailored for small businesses, providing an employment application software that simplifies the recruitment process. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the platform allows employers to manage hiring tasks directly from their smartphones or tablets. Users can post job openings on platforms like Craigslist, as well as review resumes, respond to candidates, and contact them efficiently. Proven's fully native apps for iOS and Android enhance the hiring experience by making it accessible and convenient for busy employers.

Seamless Toy Company

Seed Round in 2013
Seamless Toy Company enable kids to be makers. Their first product, ATOMS, is a system of plug-n-play sensors, motors, and action blocks for kids (and anyone) to add interactive functionality to their creations. ATOMS are fun, fast and don't require any electronics or programming skills to get going. ATOMS work seamlessly with LEGO and other toys, can be sewn or velcro-ed onto fabrics, or bolted onto more permanent creations. ATOMS work with iOS devices (Android soon), so users can control their ATOMS from their iPhone/iPod/iPad, and can also inversely control their iPhone from ATOMS. ATOMS are sold through starter sets that show kids what each ATOM does through already-popular play experiences (imaginary characters and kid-scale play). However, we expect kids' interest in ATOMS to outlast the starter-set themes, as they go onto use ATOMS in their own creations. ATOMS can also be bought individually for the "from-scratch" project doer, and we will be releasing a new ATOM every month to serve our enthusiastic repeat customers.

Simply

Seed Round in 2013
Simply’s mission is to make the pursuit of creative hobbies simple and fun for all. Our top-grossing apps Simply Piano, Simply Guitar, and Simply Sing, put us on the fast track to building the world’s largest global consumer subscription business for creative hobbies in music & beyond. With over a million monthly downloads and hundreds of thousands of daily learners around the world, we're reinventing the way we spend our time at home together.

flok

Series A in 2013
flok LTD is a customer engagement and loyalty platform that enables consumers to access loyalty plans and rewards from various vendors through a mobile application available on iOS and Android. Originally launched in 2011 as a digital punch card app, flok has since expanded its offerings to include a comprehensive suite of customer communication tools, such as chatbots, AI-assisted chat, automated messaging, and CRM services. The platform serves a diverse range of industries, including food and drink, beauty, retail, health and fitness, entertainment, and services. Headquartered in New York City, with an additional office in Tel Aviv, flok collaborates with partners that range from major retailers to small businesses across multiple countries. The company, formerly known as LoyalBlocks Ltd, was incorporated in 2008 and has operated as a subsidiary of Wix.com Ltd since 2017.

Dragonplay

Venture Round in 2013
Dragonplay is a prominent developer and publisher of free-to-play social games, primarily for smartphones and social networks. The company aims to connect people through gaming, allowing users to engage with friends and others across various platforms, including Facebook and mobile devices. With a strong focus on user experience, Dragonplay seeks to delight its global audience while upholding high standards of security and privacy for its customers. Notably, Dragonplay was among the pioneers in targeting Android as a primary distribution channel and has established itself as a leading developer with popular titles such as Live Holdem Poker Pro.

Getable

Seed Round in 2013
Getable, Inc. is an online equipment rental service based in San Francisco, California, established in 2009. The company allows consumers to easily search, compare, and rent a variety of products, including electronics, appliances, fashion wear, furniture, event supplies, sports gear, tools, vehicles, and more. Getable acts as a rental concierge, facilitating access to equipment from trusted local suppliers, ensuring transparent pricing with no hidden fees. Customers can place orders through the company's mobile app, by phone, or via text, making the rental process convenient and efficient. With a commitment to customer satisfaction, Getable partners only with reputable suppliers and is dedicated to resolving any issues that may arise during the rental experience. The company leverages its extensive industry knowledge to enhance the equipment rental process, focusing on user-friendly solutions that prioritizes customer needs.

Kitchensurfing

Seed Round in 2013
Kitchensurfing, Inc. operates an online marketplace that connects chefs with individuals seeking personalized dining experiences in their homes. Founded in 2012 and based in New York, the company offers a platform where users can hire chefs for various occasions such as private dinners, parties, and cooking lessons. By focusing on the evolving dynamics of modern households, Kitchensurfing aims to restore the tradition of communal dining by providing convenient meal options. Their service, Kitchensurfing Tonight, allows busy families and couples to enjoy freshly prepared meals at home in under 30 minutes for a competitive price. The company emphasizes the use of sustainable and locally sourced ingredients, enabling chefs to create high-quality dishes tailored to individual preferences. With diverse offerings, Kitchensurfing caters to various dining needs, from intimate dinners to larger gatherings, fostering a more intimate and rewarding culinary experience.

FitStar (acq. by Fitbit)

Seed Round in 2012
We are a passionate team creating a next-generation digital fitness platform and are on a mission to craft products that inspire millions of people to get fit and live healthier lives. Along with our new family at Fitbit, we design health and fitness products and experiences that fit seamlessly into everyday life to help millions of people achieve their goals. We provide the workouts, insights and encouragement to make smart choices to show how small, everyday changes add up to big results.

Corduro

Series B in 2012
Corduro Inc. is a payment processing company based in Southlake, Texas, established in 2008. It specializes in providing a mobile payments platform that enables small businesses and organizations to accept credit card payments for various transactions, including events, retail goods, and donations. Corduro offers an online payment gateway that facilitates the acceptance of debit and credit card payments over the Internet, catering to a diverse client base that includes retail stores, educational institutions, healthcare organizations, and property managers. The company's services encompass electronic checks, bill pay, recurring payment support, and a comprehensive payment as a service framework that integrates with all point of sale terminals.

Picturelife

Series A in 2012
The Picturelife team is a group of accomplished software engineers and designers that came together to solve a frustrating problem that everyone has: keeping our pictures safe and secure. It takes a fraction of a second to capture a memory that's meant to last forever, but just an instant to lose it to a thief, data corruption, or natural disaster. That’s why we built Picturelife. We’ve been working hard to make Picturelife the service we always wanted. We want our pictures safely backed because we're afraid of losing them. We value our privacy so we built Picturelife to be private and secure by default. And we're always on the go, so we made Picturelife accessible from any computer or device with an Internet connection.

Gigwalk

Series A in 2012
Gigwalk, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that develops a mobile platform designed for managing distributed workforces. Founded in 2010, Gigwalk offers two primary solutions: Gigwalk Enterprise and Gigwalkers. Gigwalk Enterprise is a mobile workforce management tool that enables users to monitor workforce availability, manage teams, assign jobs, and allocate resources efficiently. In contrast, Gigwalkers provides an on-demand workforce solution for crowdsourced data collection, allowing businesses to gain insights into on-the-ground activities at critical locations. With a network of 1.2 million freelancers, the platform supports brands and retailers in executing channel strategies and collecting data effectively at scale.

Gyft

Seed Round in 2012
Gyft is a mobile application that facilitates the buying, storing, sending, and redeeming of gift cards from various retailers. The platform allows users to manage their gift cards conveniently from their mobile devices, including the option to upload existing plastic gift cards. Gyft is integrated with social media, enabling users to easily send gift cards and messages to friends during special occasions. The application is available for download at no cost, providing a user-friendly solution for gift card management.

SeatGeek

Venture Round in 2012
Founded in 2009, SeatGeek operates a mobile ticketing marketplace and search engine for live sports, concerts, and theater events. It aggregates ticket listings from various sources, offering users a 'Deal Score' metric to assess ticket value. The platform also provides event discovery tools based on user preferences. SeatGeek is headquartered in New York with additional offices globally.

Kinsa

Seed Round in 2012
Kinsa, Inc., established in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, develops smart thermometers that connect to both Android and iOS devices. These thermometers facilitate communication with individuals who are ill, providing them with care information and enabling data collection to map and track health trends in real-time, thereby aiding in disease spread prevention.

Pocket

Series B in 2012
Pocket, the premier Save for Later app, lets you consume and share content whenever you want, wherever you want, even without an internet connection. It's been called "a DVR for the web" by the New York Times, Business Week, Time, TechCrunch and more. When you come across an article, video or a webpage you'd like to read but can't at that time, save it to Pocket. You can then read or watch it whenever you have a moment, whether it's on the couch, during your commute, on the plane, train, or practically anywhere. Millions of users save articles, videos, travel guides, recipes, how-to and reference documents, and more on Pocket, automatically syncing in a stunning and simple interface across devices like iPad, iPhone, Android, desktop and mobile web, Kobo e-reader, Chrome apps, Kindle Fire and now wearable devices like the Samsung Gear.

Kitchensurfing

Venture Round in 2012
Kitchensurfing, Inc. operates an online marketplace that connects chefs with individuals seeking personalized dining experiences in their homes. Founded in 2012 and based in New York, the company offers a platform where users can hire chefs for various occasions such as private dinners, parties, and cooking lessons. By focusing on the evolving dynamics of modern households, Kitchensurfing aims to restore the tradition of communal dining by providing convenient meal options. Their service, Kitchensurfing Tonight, allows busy families and couples to enjoy freshly prepared meals at home in under 30 minutes for a competitive price. The company emphasizes the use of sustainable and locally sourced ingredients, enabling chefs to create high-quality dishes tailored to individual preferences. With diverse offerings, Kitchensurfing caters to various dining needs, from intimate dinners to larger gatherings, fostering a more intimate and rewarding culinary experience.

Proven

Series A in 2012
Proven is a hiring tool tailored for small businesses, providing an employment application software that simplifies the recruitment process. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the platform allows employers to manage hiring tasks directly from their smartphones or tablets. Users can post job openings on platforms like Craigslist, as well as review resumes, respond to candidates, and contact them efficiently. Proven's fully native apps for iOS and Android enhance the hiring experience by making it accessible and convenient for busy employers.

Firebase

Seed Round in 2012
Firebase is a mobile platform developed by Google that empowers developers to create applications for iOS, Android, and the web, facilitating user growth and engagement. Serving over one million developers, Firebase provides a comprehensive app development framework that includes features such as analytics, a real-time database, user authentication, crash reporting, and push notifications. This versatile platform allows developers to mix and match tools to suit their specific needs, while also enabling the creation of real-time, collaborative applications. Firebase is designed to be scalable, secure, and can be implemented using client-side code, making it a valuable resource for developers aiming to build effective applications and expand their businesses.

Couple

Seed Round in 2012
Couple is an app just for the two of you. It helps you stay connected, and feel close to each other. Whether it's texting, sharing videos, photos, sketching together and more, Couple let's your partner know that you're thinking about them. Couple was part of the YCombinator W2012 batch, and was formerly named Pair until they renamed to Couple on January 31st, 2013.

Dragonplay

Series A in 2012
Dragonplay is a prominent developer and publisher of free-to-play social games, primarily for smartphones and social networks. The company aims to connect people through gaming, allowing users to engage with friends and others across various platforms, including Facebook and mobile devices. With a strong focus on user experience, Dragonplay seeks to delight its global audience while upholding high standards of security and privacy for its customers. Notably, Dragonplay was among the pioneers in targeting Android as a primary distribution channel and has established itself as a leading developer with popular titles such as Live Holdem Poker Pro.

Blippy

Seed Round in 2012
Blippy is a new app that makes it dead simple to find animated GIFs for texting, Facebook, Tumblr, and Twitter.

SeeMe

Seed Round in 2012
SeeMe is an online platform that connects contemporary emerging artists with a global audience, facilitating the sale of limited edition prints and original artwork. The platform allows artists to showcase a diverse range of images, appealing to various tastes and interests. Through its website and mobile app, users can engage with creators by leaving comments and likes, and they can also purchase eco-friendly postcards and unique apparel featuring the artwork. SeeMe employs intuitive discovery tools and predictive algorithms to help collectors find and support top artists, fostering a community where hundreds of thousands of creators are connected with millions of art enthusiasts worldwide.

Twill

Venture Round in 2012
Twill is a developer of a software-enabled healthcare platform focused on enhancing mental and physical wellness. The company offers a web and mobile-based technology that evaluates users' happiness through both subjective and objective assessments. In addition, Twill provides a variety of programs and games designed to promote healthier mindsets. This approach enables individuals, employers, and care delivery systems to effectively address issues such as stress, depression, anxiety, and social isolation, which are often associated with chronic illness. By integrating these tools, Twill aims to support users in achieving improved overall well-being.

Simply

Angel Round in 2012
Simply’s mission is to make the pursuit of creative hobbies simple and fun for all. Our top-grossing apps Simply Piano, Simply Guitar, and Simply Sing, put us on the fast track to building the world’s largest global consumer subscription business for creative hobbies in music & beyond. With over a million monthly downloads and hundreds of thousands of daily learners around the world, we're reinventing the way we spend our time at home together.

Getable

Seed Round in 2011
Getable, Inc. is an online equipment rental service based in San Francisco, California, established in 2009. The company allows consumers to easily search, compare, and rent a variety of products, including electronics, appliances, fashion wear, furniture, event supplies, sports gear, tools, vehicles, and more. Getable acts as a rental concierge, facilitating access to equipment from trusted local suppliers, ensuring transparent pricing with no hidden fees. Customers can place orders through the company's mobile app, by phone, or via text, making the rental process convenient and efficient. With a commitment to customer satisfaction, Getable partners only with reputable suppliers and is dedicated to resolving any issues that may arise during the rental experience. The company leverages its extensive industry knowledge to enhance the equipment rental process, focusing on user-friendly solutions that prioritizes customer needs.

Picturelife

Debt Financing in 2011
The Picturelife team is a group of accomplished software engineers and designers that came together to solve a frustrating problem that everyone has: keeping our pictures safe and secure. It takes a fraction of a second to capture a memory that's meant to last forever, but just an instant to lose it to a thief, data corruption, or natural disaster. That’s why we built Picturelife. We’ve been working hard to make Picturelife the service we always wanted. We want our pictures safely backed because we're afraid of losing them. We value our privacy so we built Picturelife to be private and secure by default. And we're always on the go, so we made Picturelife accessible from any computer or device with an Internet connection.

Pocket

Series A in 2011
Pocket, the premier Save for Later app, lets you consume and share content whenever you want, wherever you want, even without an internet connection. It's been called "a DVR for the web" by the New York Times, Business Week, Time, TechCrunch and more. When you come across an article, video or a webpage you'd like to read but can't at that time, save it to Pocket. You can then read or watch it whenever you have a moment, whether it's on the couch, during your commute, on the plane, train, or practically anywhere. Millions of users save articles, videos, travel guides, recipes, how-to and reference documents, and more on Pocket, automatically syncing in a stunning and simple interface across devices like iPad, iPhone, Android, desktop and mobile web, Kobo e-reader, Chrome apps, Kindle Fire and now wearable devices like the Samsung Gear.

Jump Ramp

Series A in 2011
Jump Ramp Games, Inc., established in 2011 and headquartered in New York, specializes in developing mobile gaming applications. Its flagship product, Lucktastic, offers free mobile casual games with real-world rewards, including gift cards from major brands. The company generates revenue through online advertising, lead generation, and mobile video services within the app. With nearly 10 million installs in the U.S., Lucktastic consistently ranks among the top lifestyle apps on both Google Play and the Apple Store. Jump Ramp, now a subsidiary of MobilityWare, aims to expand its brand and grow a network of apps internationally, while fostering a fast-paced, innovative work environment.

Gobble

Venture Round in 2011
Gobble Inc. is an online marketplace based in Palo Alto, California, that specializes in delivering gourmet meal kits designed for quick preparation. Founded in 2010, the company provides chef-curated meals that can be prepared in just 15 minutes, combining the convenience of takeout with the quality and freshness of home-cooked food. Gobble emphasizes the use of fresh, locally sourced ingredients, enabling customers to create nutritious and flavorful dishes easily. Its offerings cater to a variety of dietary preferences, including global cuisines, low-calorie options, vegetarian recipes, and kid-friendly meals. In addition to dinner, Gobble also provides meal options for breakfast, lunch, sides, and desserts. The company has expanded its operations across 47 states and maintains offices in California, Pennsylvania, and Toronto, with a mission to help families spend less time in the kitchen and more time together at the table.

HotelTonight

Series A in 2011
HotelTonight, Inc. is a mobile application designed for booking same-day hotel accommodations, specializing in last-minute deals for unsold rooms. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the platform provides a marketplace that allows hotels to fill last-minute vacancies that would otherwise remain unoccupied. Users can easily access these discounted rates through their smartphones and tablets, making it a convenient option for business travelers, leisure travelers, and locals alike. The application enables bookings for rooms up to 100 days in advance, catering to various travel needs while ensuring significant savings for its customers. As of April 2019, HotelTonight operates as a subsidiary of Airbnb, Inc.

Gigwalk

Seed Round in 2011
Gigwalk, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that develops a mobile platform designed for managing distributed workforces. Founded in 2010, Gigwalk offers two primary solutions: Gigwalk Enterprise and Gigwalkers. Gigwalk Enterprise is a mobile workforce management tool that enables users to monitor workforce availability, manage teams, assign jobs, and allocate resources efficiently. In contrast, Gigwalkers provides an on-demand workforce solution for crowdsourced data collection, allowing businesses to gain insights into on-the-ground activities at critical locations. With a network of 1.2 million freelancers, the platform supports brands and retailers in executing channel strategies and collecting data effectively at scale.

A Bit Lucky

Series A in 2011
A Bit Lucky, Inc. is a company specializing in online social gaming, focusing on the development of innovative games that can be played across multiple platforms, including PC, Mac, tablets, and smartphones. With a commitment to creating engaging and entertaining gaming experiences, A Bit Lucky aims to redefine social gaming by offering real-time gameplay that connects players in an interactive environment. The company is dedicated to its passion for crafting high-quality games that appeal to a wide audience.

Breezy

Angel Round in 2011
Breezy is a cloud-based mobile printing solution that enables users to print from any device to any printer, regardless of the printer's connectivity type, whether Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. The platform supports a wide range of file types and maintains an updated list of available printers for each user. By utilizing the Breezy Connector software, documents are securely transmitted from a user's mobile device to the selected printer via the company's servers. This service provides a seamless and efficient mobile printing experience, ensuring that users can easily access secure printing options from anywhere.

Findery

Angel Round in 2011
Findery is a social discovery platform that enhances the exploration of places through user-generated content. It allows individuals to share stories, histories, and unique insights about various locations, creating a rich tapestry of experiences that can be accessed via smartphone. The platform serves as a crowdsourced travel guide, enabling users to document their travels and memories while inviting others to contribute their own narratives. By fostering a community of travelers, adventure-seekers, and storytellers, Findery aims to make the world more engaging and informative, allowing users to discover both local and global destinations through the perspectives of others.

Pose.com

Venture Round in 2011
Pose is a mobile-first fashion platform that enhances the shopping experience by allowing users to share and discover outfits in real time. Founded in 2010 and based in Santa Monica, California, Pose enables women worldwide to upload and showcase their fashion choices, while also facilitating the buying, selling, and trading of clothing items within a trusted peer-to-peer network. The platform features over 3.5 million interactive fashion photos contributed by influencers and everyday users alike, creating a vibrant community focused on self-expression and style. By tracking the latest releases from top brands and retailers, Pose empowers users to curate a personal style feed and engage in discussions about fashion. This unique blend of social interaction and commerce positions Pose at the intersection of the sharing economy and fashion, fostering meaningful connections among like-minded shoppers.

GroupMe

Series B in 2011
GroupMe Inc. is a New York-based company that develops and operates a group messaging application designed to facilitate communication among users, including those without smartphones. Launched in 2010, the platform allows users to easily connect with friends, family, and coworkers through push notifications or SMS. GroupMe's services include group messaging, conference calling, and location and photo sharing, enabling seamless interaction within social networks. Since its inception, the company has experienced significant growth, processing billions of messages and expanding its team to 25 employees. Acquired by Skype Global, GroupMe operates with a degree of autonomy, maintaining an entrepreneurial culture while aiming to become a primary communications provider for a large user base.

Shareable Ink

Series A in 2010
Shareable Ink Corporation is a cloud computing company based in Nashville, Tennessee, that specializes in transforming point-of-care clinical documentation into structured data and analytics. Founded in 2009 and formerly known as Carescribe, Inc., the company offers a configurable and scalable iOS platform designed for a variety of healthcare settings including hospitals, surgery centers, and nursing homes. Its flagship product, Shareable Documents, utilizes Mimeo technology to automate the collection of clinical data at the point of care using Apple’s iPad. Additionally, Shareable Ink provides Shareable Integration, which integrates its mobile clinical documentation capabilities with clients' existing platforms, enhancing their mobile applications with clinical documentation functionality. As of May 2018, Shareable Ink operates as a subsidiary of Strategic Management Consulting, LLC.

Mighty Networks

Pre Seed Round in 2010
Founded in 2017, Mighty Networks is a SaaS platform that enables creators and brands to build, engage, and monetize their online communities. It offers customizable tools for creating private spaces, facilitating member engagement, and integrating with other services, all under the creator's brand and available on every platform.

SeatGeek

Series A in 2010
Founded in 2009, SeatGeek operates a mobile ticketing marketplace and search engine for live sports, concerts, and theater events. It aggregates ticket listings from various sources, offering users a 'Deal Score' metric to assess ticket value. The platform also provides event discovery tools based on user preferences. SeatGeek is headquartered in New York with additional offices globally.

SavingStar

Series A in 2010
SavingStar, Inc. is a cash back rewards platform focusing on grocery and online shopping. Founded in 2010 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company allows users to earn cash back on grocery purchases by linking offers to their supermarket and drugstore loyalty cards, as well as by submitting receipt images. This paperless system eliminates the need for traditional coupons, making it easier for shoppers to redeem rewards. In addition to grocery offers, SavingStar provides incentives for online shopping at various retailers, enabling users to earn double cash back on purchases made through its platform. The company also facilitates brand promotions, allowing for engagement through activities such as watching videos or sharing contact information. SavingStar operates as a subsidiary of Quotient Technology Inc.

Tello Applications

Seed Round in 2010
Tello is committed to helping companies improve customer service by providing real-time insight into the customer experience. With Tello™ mobile and social applications in hand, people everywhere can express their satisfaction with recent experiences and purchases. Tello then aggregates these sentiments and provides additional analysis. Using Tello, businesses of all sizes can continuously improve service by engaging customers in conversation, resolving issues, and monitoring employee ratings, comments, and analytics. Tello was founded in 2010 in Palo Alto, California by experienced entrepreneur Joe Beninato. Tello is backed by a world-class group of early-stage investors, including Jon Callaghan of True Ventures, Ron Conway of SV Angel, Mark Goines, Dave McClure of 500 Startups, Eric Paley of Founder Collective, Shervin Pishevar of SGN, Naval Ravikant of Venture Hacks, Chris Sacca of Lowercase Capital, Aydin Senkut of Felicis Ventures, and Russ Siegelman.
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