Founder Collective

Founder Collective is a seed and early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2009 with roots in Cambridge, Massachusetts and offices in New York. The firm is built by entrepreneurs who have founded and exited technology companies, and it aims to back founders by providing practical capital and guidance to navigate the risks of venture funding. It concentrates on early investments in technology companies, with an emphasis on software and information technology, and it makes bets across the United States and beyond, though its roots are on the East Coast. The team partners with portfolio companies to help them scale, often supporting startups that seek modest initial financings. Through its network and hands-on approach, Founder Collective seeks to partner with ambitious teams to grow durable, technology-driven businesses.

Joe DeFilippi

Partner and CFO

Noah Glass

Founder Partner

Jack Groetzinger

Founder Partner

Amanda Herson

General Partner

Zach Klein

Founder Partner

Eric Paley

Managing Partner

Andy Palmer

Founder Partner

Brent Willess

Principal

Past deals in Mobile Apps

Jones

Series A in 2025
Jones facilitates smoking cessation through a comprehensive approach combining nicotine replacement therapy, behavioral support, and community engagement.

Jones

Seed Round in 2024
Jones facilitates smoking cessation through a comprehensive approach combining nicotine replacement therapy, behavioral support, and community engagement.

Ayble Health

Seed Round in 2022
Ayble Health is a clinically-backed digital health platform focused on gastroenterology care. It utilizes data-driven machine learning technology to deliver precise dietary analysis and holistic support for individuals with gastrointestinal conditions. The platform enables users to track their daily food consumption and provides health assessments, consultations with dietitians, and monitoring of health insights. Ayble Health aims to empower users to maintain optimal gut health through comprehensive and personalized care solutions.

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.

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.

Conceive

Seed Round in 2022
Conceive is a digital health platform dedicated to improving fertility outcomes and supporting patients throughout their reproductive journeys, from preconception to pregnancy. The company combines artificial intelligence with personalized human interactions by offering 24/7 access to nurses and peer coaches, as well as curated support groups. Conceive's platform is backed by experts in reproductive health and technology, addressing conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome, endometriosis, and male factor infertility. By focusing on lifestyle and wellness choices, Conceive empowers patients to navigate their healthcare journeys more effectively, ultimately aiming to enhance patient care and streamline clinic operations.

AnyQuestion

Seed Round in 2022
AnyQuestion is an information platform that connects users with experts across various fields, including sports, health, wellness, lifestyle, art, design, entertainment, careers, sciences, and food. The platform allows knowledge seekers to pose questions and receive direct responses from specialists, fostering community engagement through user interaction. Customers can upvote answers provided by experts, ensuring that the most valuable insights are readily accessible. By offering unfiltered access to expert knowledge, AnyQuestion empowers individuals to obtain timely and relevant information tailored to their inquiries.

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.

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.

Vyne Technologies

Seed Round in 2021
Vyne Technologies Limited is a London-based company that specializes in online bank-to-bank payment processing for e-commerce businesses. Founded in 2019, Vyne provides an innovative account-to-account payments platform that enables customers to make payments directly from their bank accounts to businesses, eliminating the need for intermediaries. This service streamlines the payment process, enhancing efficiency and security for both consumers and merchants.

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.

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.

Brella

Seed Round in 2020
Brella is a networking platform for events, conferences and livestreams that helps professionals discover and connect with high-value contacts. The platform relies on a matchmaking algorithm, often AI-powered, to guide attendees to relevant people, opportunities, and conversations at the right time and place. Based in Jyväskylä, Finland, Brella aims to simplify networking and enable attendees to build meaningful business relationships during live events, conferences, and streams, facilitating face-to-face interactions and timely connections.

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.

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.

Karuna Health

Seed Round in 2019
Karuna Health, Inc. is a healthcare technology company that specializes in developing a patient engagement and task management platform designed to improve communication between healthcare providers and patients. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Karuna's platform automates essential patient care management tasks, enabling health guides to assist patients with appointment reminders, health status updates, and communication with care managers. It offers a comprehensive suite of tools that facilitate scheduling, transportation organization, and the secure exchange of information, all while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations. By integrating workflow and automation, Karuna Health aims to enhance the patient experience and streamline interactions among patients, their families, and healthcare teams.

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.

Karuna Health

Seed Round in 2018
Karuna Health, Inc. is a healthcare technology company that specializes in developing a patient engagement and task management platform designed to improve communication between healthcare providers and patients. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Karuna's platform automates essential patient care management tasks, enabling health guides to assist patients with appointment reminders, health status updates, and communication with care managers. It offers a comprehensive suite of tools that facilitate scheduling, transportation organization, and the secure exchange of information, all while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations. By integrating workflow and automation, Karuna Health aims to enhance the patient experience and streamline interactions among patients, their families, and healthcare teams.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Top10 Group

Series A in 2013
Top10 Group operates a comprehensive online platform that provides users with curated shortlists to facilitate informed purchasing decisions. Established in 2009, the company has developed a wide range of editorial reviews and informational articles, enhancing its ability to guide users across various sectors, including online dating, website building, mortgage providers, and VPN services. Additionally, Top10 Group features a social recommendation and discovery component, allowing users to create and share recommendations on products and services across multiple categories. With a focus on simplifying the decision-making process in the digital landscape, Top10 Group has earned the trust of millions seeking reliable information and comparisons.

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.

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.

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.

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.

DeckDAQ

Debt Financing in 2012
DeckDAQ Ltd. is an online platform that allows fans to collect and trade virtual goods associated with their favorite brands. Founded in 2011 and based in Herzliya, Israel, the company connects fans to third-party games and brands' e-commerce shops while also facilitating interactions with the physical world through QR codes. By gamifying the collectible experience, DeckDAQ encourages fans to engage more deeply with brands, allowing them to collect, trade, and socialize with others who share their interests. The platform also assists brands in monetizing their digital assets, transforming existing images and content into valuable, collectible virtual goods.

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.

Gradient X

Seed Round in 2012
Gradient X is a programmatic marketing platform specifically designed for mobile advertising, leveraging advanced technologies to enable advertisers to maximize the potential of mobile media. Built from the ground up by seasoned professionals in the ad tech industry, Gradient X addresses the unique challenges faced by marketers in mobile environments, providing feature parity with more established advertising channels. The company's cloud-based infrastructure supports on-demand solutions, integrating emerging technologies to enhance advertising strategies. The founding team comprises experts who have previously held significant roles in successful companies, accumulating extensive experience across various advertising formats, including social, display, and video. Gradient X has secured substantial investment from a range of institutional firms and angel investors, affirming its position as a leader in mobile advertising innovation.

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.

Meddik

Seed Round in 2012
Meddik is a better way to search for health information and find support. It is a place to 1. ask questions and get answers from people who've been there 2. share your wisdom and stories with those who need advice 3. learn from the collective experience of people like you We're all connected by our health experiences -- when we get sick, when we're injured, or when we care for a loved one. Now what if you could tap into each other's experiences and difficulties? What if you could learn what a procedure would be like before you went through it? Or if you could best know what product to buy from people who've been there? What if by sharing your experience and a small amount of advice, you could prevent millions of other people from going through the struggles you did? When information is democratized, everyone gets better, faster. Join us.

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.

Hall

Seed Round in 2011
Hall (formerly CompanyLine) helps teams and companies communicate in real-time. Our all-in-one unified communications app has everything your company needs to communicate and get things done. Hall was part of **[AngelPad](http://angelpad.org) #4** in 2012.

Top10 Group

Series A in 2011
Top10 Group operates a comprehensive online platform that provides users with curated shortlists to facilitate informed purchasing decisions. Established in 2009, the company has developed a wide range of editorial reviews and informational articles, enhancing its ability to guide users across various sectors, including online dating, website building, mortgage providers, and VPN services. Additionally, Top10 Group features a social recommendation and discovery component, allowing users to create and share recommendations on products and services across multiple categories. With a focus on simplifying the decision-making process in the digital landscape, Top10 Group has earned the trust of millions seeking reliable information and comparisons.

Hall

Seed Round in 2011
Hall (formerly CompanyLine) helps teams and companies communicate in real-time. Our all-in-one unified communications app has everything your company needs to communicate and get things done. Hall was part of **[AngelPad](http://angelpad.org) #4** in 2012.

DeckDAQ

Seed Round in 2011
DeckDAQ Ltd. is an online platform that allows fans to collect and trade virtual goods associated with their favorite brands. Founded in 2011 and based in Herzliya, Israel, the company connects fans to third-party games and brands' e-commerce shops while also facilitating interactions with the physical world through QR codes. By gamifying the collectible experience, DeckDAQ encourages fans to engage more deeply with brands, allowing them to collect, trade, and socialize with others who share their interests. The platform also assists brands in monetizing their digital assets, transforming existing images and content into valuable, collectible virtual goods.

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.

Pocket River

Angel Round in 2011
Pocket River is a producer of mobile games. They are game publishing, marketing, and ongoing support services. They provide both players and developers with the best possible service. They are working with numerous developers to bring great titles to life on the iOS and Android platforms.

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.

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.

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.

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.

HeyZap

Series A in 2010
Heyzap Inc. is a mobile advertising and developer tools company based in San Francisco, California. Founded in 2009, it specializes in offering a range of services including mediation, publishing, and advertising solutions tailored for mobile developers. Heyzap's technology supports various platforms such as Android, iPhone, iPad, and Amazon Fire, allowing both established app producers and indie developers to effectively monetize their applications. The company's software development kit (SDK) enables users to discover apps while providing developers the means to maximize revenue through effective user acquisition and cross-promotion. In 2016, Heyzap became a subsidiary of Fyber GmbH, further enhancing its capabilities in the mobile advertising space.

Open Places

Seed Round in 2010
Open Places is a company that develops an open network of high-quality information about various locations, curated by writers and photographers globally. This platform promotes neighborhoods, towns, and regions, fostering a connection between travelers and locals. Open Places creates social content platforms for iOS and Android, which engage users by leveraging mobile actions linked to social media, while also building email and push notification lists for targeted communications. The company offers the Trazzler application, allowing users to discover nearby places and collaborate with editors on editorial content. Open Places provides opportunities for writers and photographers to receive assignments, collaborate with professionals, win awards, and enhance their portfolios. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including nonprofits, public radio stations, parks, schools, tourism bureaus, and various approved organizations. Incorporated in 2008 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Open Places was previously known as Trazzler, Inc.

BillGuard

Series A in 2010
BillGuard, Inc. is a personal finance company that developed a mobile application designed to help users manage and secure their finances. The app, available on both iOS and Android platforms, allows users to track their spending, monitor credit for fraudulent activities, and access various identity theft protection services. Features include alerts for card and bank fraud, black market surveillance, credit monitoring, and data breach notifications. Additionally, it provides tools for transaction analysis and charge identification, leveraging crowdsourced data, user feedback, and proprietary algorithms to enhance user awareness. Founded in 2009 by Yaron Samid and Raphael Ouzan, BillGuard was initially known as CrowdSpot before rebranding in 2010. The company operated out of New York and Tel Aviv until its acquisition by Prosper Marketplace in October 2015.

Blockboard

Seed Round in 2010
Blockboard is a mobile application designed to foster connections among neighbors and strengthen community engagement. The app allows users to interact with one another, post inquiries, share photos, and report local issues such as potholes and graffiti directly to city authorities. Additionally, it serves as a platform for neighborhood news, aggregating content from local blogs and residents. Originally founded as BlockChalk, Inc. in 2009, the company rebranded to Blockboard in April 2011 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. The service has expanded to over 30 neighborhoods across the city, aiming to enhance local interactions and create a more cohesive community experience.

Datalot

Venture Round in 2010
Datalot Inc. specializes in mobile and web marketing technology solutions tailored for the insurance industry. Established in 2008 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, the company has developed a comprehensive pay-per-call advertising marketplace that facilitates live phone interactions between insurance carriers, agents, and transaction-ready consumers. Datalot's platform provides digital marketing and analytics solutions designed to scale insurance policy sales, effectively converting prospects into customers through customized campaigns and analytics-driven consumer routing. Additionally, it offers tools for managing agent presence and ensuring regulatory compliance, thereby enhancing the overall efficiency of the sales process within the insurance sector.

Hot Potato

Series A in 2009
Hot Potato is a technology company that specializes in enhancing the experience of live events through real-time social collaboration. It provides a platform where friends and fans can connect, share their perspectives, and enjoy each other's contributions during events. The company focuses on creating tools that make participating in events more engaging and fun by facilitating interactions among groups who share an interest in the same experiences as they unfold.

Soluto

Series A in 2009
Soluto is a comprehensive support and digital protection service based in Tel Aviv, founded in 2008. The company offers an application designed to alleviate technology-related frustrations by helping users understand and optimize their devices and services. Through a combination of a mobile app, web portal, and proactive communication, Soluto enables users to contact expert technicians for assistance. The service includes features such as actionable email alerts to notify users of potential issues, offline cloud-based support that can address problems even when devices are shut down, and detailed insights on asset management and activity. This approach allows users to efficiently manage their technology, saving time and reducing stress.

Open Places

Seed Round in 2009
Open Places is a company that develops an open network of high-quality information about various locations, curated by writers and photographers globally. This platform promotes neighborhoods, towns, and regions, fostering a connection between travelers and locals. Open Places creates social content platforms for iOS and Android, which engage users by leveraging mobile actions linked to social media, while also building email and push notification lists for targeted communications. The company offers the Trazzler application, allowing users to discover nearby places and collaborate with editors on editorial content. Open Places provides opportunities for writers and photographers to receive assignments, collaborate with professionals, win awards, and enhance their portfolios. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including nonprofits, public radio stations, parks, schools, tourism bureaus, and various approved organizations. Incorporated in 2008 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Open Places was previously known as Trazzler, Inc.

DailyBooth

Seed Round in 2009
DailyBooth is a social networking platform that allows users to share photos and status updates in real-time. The service enables individuals to connect with friends by following their activities and sharing visual moments, creating an interactive environment for personal expression and communication. By focusing on real-time updates, DailyBooth provides a dynamic way for users to engage with their social circles through the sharing of images and status messages.

HeyZap

Seed Round in 2009
Heyzap Inc. is a mobile advertising and developer tools company based in San Francisco, California. Founded in 2009, it specializes in offering a range of services including mediation, publishing, and advertising solutions tailored for mobile developers. Heyzap's technology supports various platforms such as Android, iPhone, iPad, and Amazon Fire, allowing both established app producers and indie developers to effectively monetize their applications. The company's software development kit (SDK) enables users to discover apps while providing developers the means to maximize revenue through effective user acquisition and cross-promotion. In 2016, Heyzap became a subsidiary of Fyber GmbH, further enhancing its capabilities in the mobile advertising space.

Soluto

Seed Round in 2008
Soluto is a comprehensive support and digital protection service based in Tel Aviv, founded in 2008. The company offers an application designed to alleviate technology-related frustrations by helping users understand and optimize their devices and services. Through a combination of a mobile app, web portal, and proactive communication, Soluto enables users to contact expert technicians for assistance. The service includes features such as actionable email alerts to notify users of potential issues, offline cloud-based support that can address problems even when devices are shut down, and detailed insights on asset management and activity. This approach allows users to efficiently manage their technology, saving time and reducing stress.
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