Frontier Ventures

Frontier Ventures, established in 2011 and headquartered in Cupertino, California, is a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments. It focuses on technology companies operating in the United States, with a particular interest in those exhibiting network effects, such as marketplaces, SaaS, platforms, and blockchain (both consumer and business-to-business). The firm invests from seed to series A stages, with a typical investment size of up to $10 million, and prefers to take a minority position in portfolio companies. Frontier Ventures also considers co-investment opportunities for larger investment amounts.

Yakubu Agbese

Principal

Igor Gorsky

CFO and Partner

40 past transactions

Lendflow

Series A in 2024
Lendflow is a company that specializes in developing a lending infrastructure platform designed to enhance the accessibility of capital for businesses. Its innovative platform enables users to integrate financial products directly into their software, thereby boosting user engagement and retention while serving as a source of capital for their customers. Lendflow offers a range of financial solutions, including term loans, lines of credit, and invoice factoring, catering to businesses of various sizes and credit profiles. This versatility allows sectors such as construction, home services, e-commerce, restaurants, transportation, and fitness to effectively connect their users with essential capital, ultimately broadening their operational reach and growth potential.

Ema

Series A in 2024
Ema offers a Universal AI employee designed to automate complex workflows and improve productivity within organizations. Utilizing the Generative Workflow Engine, Ema integrates seamlessly with enterprise applications, allowing users to delegate repetitive tasks efficiently. The platform combines multiple AI models to ensure accuracy and security, making it a valuable asset for various business functions such as customer support, HR, and finance.

Ema

Seed Round in 2024
Ema offers a Universal AI employee designed to automate complex workflows and improve productivity within organizations. Utilizing the Generative Workflow Engine, Ema integrates seamlessly with enterprise applications, allowing users to delegate repetitive tasks efficiently. The platform combines multiple AI models to ensure accuracy and security, making it a valuable asset for various business functions such as customer support, HR, and finance.

Equi

Series A in 2022
Equi is a New York-based company founded in 2020 that develops an alternative investment platform aimed at helping individuals achieve financial independence. The platform provides access to investment opportunities typically reserved for institutional and ultra-wealthy investors, allowing a broader audience to diversify their portfolios. By offering alternatives that are less correlated with the stock market, Equi enables investors to manage risk more effectively and potentially enhance their returns, addressing the challenges of market volatility.

Overalls

Seed Round in 2022
Overalls Inc, established in 2021, is a technology-driven company specializing in modern benefits solutions for the insurance industry. With a team of 50 employees, the company leverages technology to streamline and enhance employee benefits programs. Overalls Inc offers innovative services, including user-friendly platforms and robust customer support, aiming to improve the overall benefits experience for both employers and employees. The company's core offering involves using algorithms to analyze individuals' financials, goals, and lifestyle to provide tailored supplemental protection plans and complementary insurance products, enabling employers to offer a comprehensive benefits platform to their employees.

Flow

Series A in 2022
Flow is a technology company focused on enhancing commercial real estate through advanced analytics and artificial intelligence. It addresses the complexities of fund infrastructure by integrating information across various stakeholders, including investors, providers, and investment systems. Flow's mission is to empower informed decision-making by providing dynamic tools and user-friendly interfaces. Its cross-platform software as a service (SaaS) technology is designed to adapt to the diverse operational needs of funds, thereby optimizing productivity and enabling faster decision-making. By targeting the alternative asset market, Flow aims to accelerate the speed of decisions, capital movement, and overall growth, which are essential for thriving market economies.

Bild

Seed Round in 2021
Bild is a technology company that provides a collaborative platform for visual assets within the hardware industry. Its primary service is a design management tool tailored for hardware companies, facilitating efficient review of designs across teams and external partners via a centralized cloud-based solution. This enables clients to minimize design errors, enhance team collaboration, and improve communication with manufacturers, ultimately accelerating product delivery while mitigating production risks.

Turing

Series D in 2021
Turing.com operates an online platform that connects tech companies with remote software developers for both short- and long-term projects. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, the company specializes in vetting candidates through comprehensive assessments that evaluate their technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and communication proficiency. This rigorous selection process allows Turing to provide its clients with access to the top 1% of remote engineers across a variety of skill sets, including full stack, backend, frontend, DevOps, AI/ML, and mobile development. Turing serves a diverse clientele, including startups and Fortune 1000 companies, and has become a popular choice for developers, with over 180,000 professionals across 10,000 cities utilizing the platform to find remote job opportunities. Backed by prominent investors, Turing aims to streamline the hiring process for companies, enabling them to quickly and efficiently acquire Silicon Valley-caliber talent.

TRADE X

Private Equity Round in 2021
TRADE X is a company that provides an interactive global automotive trading platform designed to connect buyers and sellers within a comprehensive trading network. Established in 2018 and headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, TRADE X facilitates the purchase of hard-to-obtain vehicles and offers additional services such as logistics, compliance, and trade finance. The platform integrates inventory management and distribution systems, along with accountability features, to enhance the trading experience for automotive dealers and buyers. By ensuring compliance, safety, and insurance throughout the buying process, TRADE X aims to deliver a more efficient and secure trading environment.

gravityAI

Pre Seed Round in 2021
gravityAI is a software development for data scientists to companies. They provide services for payroll forms, insurance forms, tax forms, supply chain management, and receipts. An online inquiry form is available on the company's website.

Bizly

Seed Round in 2020
Bizly, Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2015 that operates a platform designed to streamline the organization of professional meetings. The platform offers an automated end-to-end solution for booking elevated hotel experiences, private meeting rooms, and co-working spaces. Bizly's innovative system enables users to manage invitations, attendee logistics, venue bookings, and hybrid or virtual technology needs with ease, serving professionals globally. By facilitating a structured approach to meeting planning, Bizly allows organizations to designate roles such as administrators and meeting planners, while also providing visibility into spending and savings associated with small meetings. The platform is utilized by many Fortune 500 companies, enhancing efficiency and reducing the complexities of meeting management.

Turing

Seed Round in 2020
Turing.com operates an online platform that connects tech companies with remote software developers for both short- and long-term projects. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, the company specializes in vetting candidates through comprehensive assessments that evaluate their technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and communication proficiency. This rigorous selection process allows Turing to provide its clients with access to the top 1% of remote engineers across a variety of skill sets, including full stack, backend, frontend, DevOps, AI/ML, and mobile development. Turing serves a diverse clientele, including startups and Fortune 1000 companies, and has become a popular choice for developers, with over 180,000 professionals across 10,000 cities utilizing the platform to find remote job opportunities. Backed by prominent investors, Turing aims to streamline the hiring process for companies, enabling them to quickly and efficiently acquire Silicon Valley-caliber talent.

Museum of Future Experiences

Seed Round in 2019
Museum of Future Experiences is a media company that operates a virtual reality stimulation museum, providing high-end immersive experiences. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in New York, the company specializes in crafting and distributing multi-sensory theater services. Through its offerings, customers are able to explore diverse environments via cerebral exploration, which includes individual analysis, audio-visual stimulation, and virtual reality experiences. The focus on immersive technology positions the Museum of Future Experiences as a unique player in the realm of experiential entertainment.

Stacks

Initial Coin Offering in 2019
Stacks is a mobile communications company based in Melbourne, Australia, specializing in branded contact sharing solutions. The company provides business cards designed for iPhone users running iOS 7 and utilizing AirDrop technology. Stacks allows users to organize received business cards into stacks based on various categories such as company, profession, or event. Additionally, any updates made to these cards automatically sync with the user's contacts, ensuring that information remains current and accessible. Through its innovative approach, Stacks enhances the way individuals manage and share their professional connections.

Black SMS

Seed Round in 2019
Black SMS is a technology company founded in 2016 at Stanford University, initially emerging as a student side project. The company specializes in a text message protection application that allows users to encrypt iMessages, providing a platform for sending private and confidential messages that self-destruct using Touch-ID protected keys. Its innovative technology is utilized in over 100 countries, serving a diverse clientele that includes consumers, businesses, and government entities. The application has garnered attention from various media outlets and has achieved significant user adoption. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Black SMS is currently developing a new major product with a dedicated team of engineers, building on its commitment to secure messaging solutions.

PredictLeads

Seed Round in 2019
PredictLeads is a company that specializes in artificial intelligence-driven solutions for sales departments. Founded in 2015 and based in Ljubljana, Slovenia, it offers a platform that enables development and sales teams to identify prospective customers and partners. The platform utilizes advanced machine learning techniques to scan billions of data points from various sources, including websites, news articles, blogs, and career sites. By extracting valuable signals such as hiring intent, supply chain relationships, and categorized events, PredictLeads helps users uncover actionable business insights. This capability allows sales teams and venture capital firms to identify potential startups and make informed investment decisions.

Stacks

Initial Coin Offering in 2019
Stacks is a mobile communications company based in Melbourne, Australia, specializing in branded contact sharing solutions. The company provides business cards designed for iPhone users running iOS 7 and utilizing AirDrop technology. Stacks allows users to organize received business cards into stacks based on various categories such as company, profession, or event. Additionally, any updates made to these cards automatically sync with the user's contacts, ensuring that information remains current and accessible. Through its innovative approach, Stacks enhances the way individuals manage and share their professional connections.

Globe

Seed Round in 2019
Globe, Inc. is a technology company that has developed a platform for reserving hotel rooms, with a focus on providing short-stay accommodations. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, Globe allows users to book spaces conveniently, catering to individuals seeking privacy between meetings or after travel without the need for advance reservations. Initially known as Recharge Labs, Inc., the company aims to enhance the comfort and convenience of its users by offering an alternative to traditional lodging options.

Sunsama

Seed Round in 2019
Sunsama is a developer of a daily planner platform that aims to enhance productivity and goal achievement for its users. The platform features an intuitive design that incorporates timeboxing and weekly review functionalities, allowing individuals to effectively organize their tasks and prioritize their activities. By facilitating better time management, Sunsama helps users maintain focus and structure their daily routines, ultimately leading to improved efficiency in both personal and professional settings. The company positions itself as a tool for individuals seeking to optimize their schedules while sharing time with colleagues and mentors.

Kopa

Seed Round in 2019
Kopa Inc. operates an online marketplace focused on furnished rentals and compatible housemates, primarily aimed at students and young professionals. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, the platform allows users to browse a variety of short-term housing options, connect with potential roommates sharing similar interests, and manage rental payments. Kopa's innovative approach not only facilitates access to affordable housing but also fosters community engagement and personal connections among its users, encouraging them to explore new living arrangements and build lasting relationships. The marketplace includes features that help users locate housing in proximity to peers, enhancing the overall rental experience for students and recent graduates.

AmpUp

Seed Round in 2019
AmpUp is a Silicon Valley-based company that specializes in electric vehicle charging solutions. It develops a reservable networking software that facilitates electric vehicle charging for drivers, hosts, and fleets. The company's platform establishes a peer-to-peer electric vehicle charging network, allowing businesses and property owners to manage multiple charging stations efficiently. By listing their chargers on AmpUp's network, users can earn revenue while contributing to electrification efforts. The software is designed to make the charging experience seamless and stress-free, catering to a diverse range of communities and enabling easy access to charging technology services.

Kopa

Seed Round in 2019
Kopa Inc. operates an online marketplace focused on furnished rentals and compatible housemates, primarily aimed at students and young professionals. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, the platform allows users to browse a variety of short-term housing options, connect with potential roommates sharing similar interests, and manage rental payments. Kopa's innovative approach not only facilitates access to affordable housing but also fosters community engagement and personal connections among its users, encouraging them to explore new living arrangements and build lasting relationships. The marketplace includes features that help users locate housing in proximity to peers, enhancing the overall rental experience for students and recent graduates.

AmpUp

Seed Round in 2019
AmpUp is a Silicon Valley-based company that specializes in electric vehicle charging solutions. It develops a reservable networking software that facilitates electric vehicle charging for drivers, hosts, and fleets. The company's platform establishes a peer-to-peer electric vehicle charging network, allowing businesses and property owners to manage multiple charging stations efficiently. By listing their chargers on AmpUp's network, users can earn revenue while contributing to electrification efforts. The software is designed to make the charging experience seamless and stress-free, catering to a diverse range of communities and enabling easy access to charging technology services.

Sunsama

Seed Round in 2019
Sunsama is a developer of a daily planner platform that aims to enhance productivity and goal achievement for its users. The platform features an intuitive design that incorporates timeboxing and weekly review functionalities, allowing individuals to effectively organize their tasks and prioritize their activities. By facilitating better time management, Sunsama helps users maintain focus and structure their daily routines, ultimately leading to improved efficiency in both personal and professional settings. The company positions itself as a tool for individuals seeking to optimize their schedules while sharing time with colleagues and mentors.

Stacks

Initial Coin Offering in 2017
Stacks is a mobile communications company based in Melbourne, Australia, specializing in branded contact sharing solutions. The company provides business cards designed for iPhone users running iOS 7 and utilizing AirDrop technology. Stacks allows users to organize received business cards into stacks based on various categories such as company, profession, or event. Additionally, any updates made to these cards automatically sync with the user's contacts, ensuring that information remains current and accessible. Through its innovative approach, Stacks enhances the way individuals manage and share their professional connections.

Expert360

Series B in 2017
Expert360 is a marketplace and management platform based in the Asia-Pacific region that facilitates connections between freelance consultants, contractors, and industry experts and the region's largest businesses. The platform is designed to streamline the vetting and hiring process for freelance talent, enabling companies to efficiently address their resource needs through high-quality, project-oriented work. Expert360's solution enhances the freelance management lifecycle, allowing enterprises to respond swiftly to evolving demands while maintaining effective oversight of the sourcing and payment processes.

Frontier Car Group

Series A in 2017
Frontier Car Group is a Berlin-based startup focused on developing and operating used automotive marketplaces in emerging markets, including Nigeria, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Pakistan, and Indonesia. The company aims to simplify the process of buying and selling used cars through its online platform, which features a digital quote engine that provides instant pricing for vehicles. This technology not only enhances the efficiency of transactions but also facilitates quick vehicle inspections at designated locations. By leveraging innovative business models and infrastructure, Frontier Car Group is able to create value for all stakeholders involved in the used car market. Additionally, the company is engaged in joint ventures with OLX in India and Poland, further expanding its reach and impact in the automotive sector.

Shyft

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Shyft Moving Inc. is a mobility technology company focused on transforming the relocation industry through innovative solutions. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Belgrade, Serbia, Shyft provides a mobile application designed to streamline the moving process for employees and corporations. The company's platform offers corporate relocation services, enabling relocation management companies and human resource departments to assist employees in moving anywhere in the world efficiently and with minimal stress. Shyft's solutions include a unique Lump Sum Marketplace Platform that facilitates the entire relocation experience, from initial inquiries to final invoicing. With over 300 moving companies in more than 68 countries utilizing its services, Shyft aims to enhance customer engagement and streamline lead management, delivering a seamless experience for transferees and improving transparency in pricing and logistics.

Storyhunter

Seed Round in 2017
Storyhunter, Inc. is a cloud-based talent marketplace that connects media companies, brands, and agencies with freelance video professionals worldwide. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, the platform facilitates sourcing story ideas and enables the production of various media content, including original shows, branded content, and news coverage. It provides tools and resources for media professionals to enhance their video production businesses, pitch larger projects, and expand their networks. The services offered through the platform encompass video journalism, documentary filmmaking, drone operations, and video editing, among others. Additionally, Storyhunter streamlines the hiring process, contract management, and payment systems, making it easier for clients and freelancers to collaborate effectively. The platform aims to connect users with rewarding opportunities while promoting professional growth within the video production industry.

ivi

Secondary Market in 2015
ivi.ru Media Ltd. operates an online video and cinema platform in Russia, providing a wide range of content that includes movies, television series, shows, cartoons, and music videos. Founded in 2007 and based in Moscow, the platform offers a video-on-demand service that enhances the traditional television experience by allowing users to access content through a secure, scalable, and portable online player. ivi creates opportunities for both independent content producers and mainstream broadcasters by enabling live streaming channels and expanding audience reach. The company focuses on delivering licensed professional content, allowing users to enjoy premium video offerings at no cost.

Expert360

Series A in 2015
Expert360 is a marketplace and management platform based in the Asia-Pacific region that facilitates connections between freelance consultants, contractors, and industry experts and the region's largest businesses. The platform is designed to streamline the vetting and hiring process for freelance talent, enabling companies to efficiently address their resource needs through high-quality, project-oriented work. Expert360's solution enhances the freelance management lifecycle, allowing enterprises to respond swiftly to evolving demands while maintaining effective oversight of the sourcing and payment processes.

Chope

Series C in 2015
Chope is an online platform that facilitates restaurant discovery and reservations across multiple cities in Asia, including Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Bangkok, Phuket, Jakarta, and Bali. Founded in June 2011 by Arrif Ziaudeen and Clowie Tan, the company offers users the ability to find and reserve tables at their preferred dining establishments through its website and mobile apps. For restaurants, Chope provides a comprehensive table management system that integrates customer relationship management functions, allowing real-time control of online availability. Additionally, Chope enhances the dining experience by offering in-house editorials, menus, pricing, and operational details for each listed restaurant. The platform also acts as a marketing channel for restaurants through social media engagement and targeted offline initiatives.

Eruditor Group

Series B in 2013
Eruditor Group is an online marketplace established in 2005 and headquartered in Moscow, Russia. The company operates various search portals that connect customers with a diverse range of professional service providers, including private tutors, sports coaches, beauty specialists, driving instructors, artists, musicians, photographers, and healthcare professionals. Eruditor Group manages multiple brands, such as Infodoctor, Kracemasters, and Vash Repetitor, facilitating access to services across major cities in Russia, Ukraine, and Kazakhstan. Through its platforms, the company caters to the growing demand for freelance and professional services in sectors like healthcare, beauty, sports, and education.

Profi.ru

Series B in 2013
Profi.ru is an online marketplace founded in 2005 and based in Moscow, Russia, that connects users with freelancers and professionals across various categories, including tutors, doctors, beauty specialists, artists, musicians, handymen, personal trainers, and driving instructors. The platform facilitates the search for specialized services by providing an integrated feedback mechanism, allowing clients to evaluate and select professionals based on their needs. This service aims to streamline the process of finding qualified individuals, thereby saving clients time and effort in addressing their specific requirements.

Emerging Travel Group

Series B in 2013
Emerging Travel Group, established in 2010, is an international online travel agency operating across Europe, CIS, the Middle East, and South Africa. It offers a range of travel services, primarily focusing on accommodation bookings through its platforms: RateHawk, ZenHotels, Ostrovok, and B2B.Ostrovok.ru. These platforms cater to both individual travelers and travel industry professionals, providing access to over a million accommodations worldwide, including hotels, apartments, and hostels. The company's mission is to enhance global travel experiences through innovative technology and exceptional customer service, supported by a diverse team of over 2,500 employees.

Biglion

Venture Round in 2012
Biglion operates an online discount shopping platform offering multicategory deals, with savings ranging from 50% to 90%. Users can select various goods and services, including travel experiences like tours and entertainment, as well as household items, all sourced from trusted partner providers.

ivi

Venture Round in 2012
ivi.ru Media Ltd. operates an online video and cinema platform in Russia, providing a wide range of content that includes movies, television series, shows, cartoons, and music videos. Founded in 2007 and based in Moscow, the platform offers a video-on-demand service that enhances the traditional television experience by allowing users to access content through a secure, scalable, and portable online player. ivi creates opportunities for both independent content producers and mainstream broadcasters by enabling live streaming channels and expanding audience reach. The company focuses on delivering licensed professional content, allowing users to enjoy premium video offerings at no cost.

TravelRent

Venture Round in 2012
TravelRent.com is an online booking platform specializing in short-term rentals of private real estate, facilitating connections between travelers and property owners worldwide. The service allows users to easily search for and reserve accommodations while ensuring secure transactions. TravelRent aims to establish a large global community of Russian-speaking apartment owners, offering them a reliable means to attract tenants and manage bookings. Travelers benefit from a diverse selection of rental options and the ability to communicate directly with property owners through a private messaging system. Founded by CEO Stanislav Frolov, who has significant entrepreneurial experience in various sectors, TravelRent provides a user-friendly interface that simplifies vacation planning and enhances the rental experience for both parties involved.
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