G Squared

G Squared, established in 2011 and headquartered in California with additional offices in Zurich, Greenwich, and Chicago, focuses on early-stage investments in technology companies in the United States. The firm recognizes the trend of venture-backed companies remaining private for extended periods, leading to a need for both primary capital for growth and transitional capital for liquidity among early investors and employees. G Squared adopts a unique approach compared to traditional venture capital, partnering with innovative entrepreneurs who are addressing significant challenges and aiming for exceptional returns. The firm has invested in well-known companies such as 23andMe, Coursera, Instacart, Lyft, Pinterest, and Spotify, as well as emerging disruptors like Asana, Blend, Bolt, Brex, Capsule, Flexport, Impossible Foods, Toast, and Turo.

Larry Aschebrook

Managing Partner

Eve Denton

Associate, Investor Relations

Oscar Gastelum

VP

Richard Harris

Partner

Antonia Korduba

Principal and Director of Investor Relations

Tyson Morgan

Partner

Eric Richardson

Principal and Head of Origination

Luis Rivera

Chief Financial Officer

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airSlate

Series C in 2022
airSlate is a global SaaS technology company that provides no-code business process automation and document management solutions. The company's PDF editing, e-signature workflow, and business process automation solutions empower users to digitally transform their businesses to run faster and easier. airSlate, pdfFiller, signNow, and USLegal make up the company's portfolio of award-winning products.

SpotOn

Series F in 2022
SpotOn is a payments and software company redefining the merchant services industry. The company brings together payment processing and customer engagement software, giving merchants richer data and tools that empower them to market more effectively to their customers. Its platform offers tools for small and medium businesses, including payments, marketing, reviews, analytics, and loyalty, backed by industry-leading customer care. Doron Friedman, Matt Hyman, and Zach Hyman co-founded SpotOn in 2017 and its headquarters is located in San Francisco, California.

Choco

Series B in 2022
Choco is a young startup with plenty of momentum that’s aiming to attract restaurants and suppliers. It also makes ordering and communication with your suppliers faster and simpler. They are simplifying how to order from their suppliers and their technology has the potential to help millions of people worldwide. Choco connecting food suppliers and restaurants on one global platform. Their technology has the potential to optimize communication among food channels to create a more transparent supply chain. The young start-up seeks to build up a user base among suppliers and restaurants keen to build out their networks.

LinkSquares

Series C in 2022
LinkSquares, Inc. is a Boston-based company that develops an AI-powered contract management and analytics tool designed for in-house legal and finance teams. Founded in 2015, LinkSquares enables users to conduct full-text searches for keywords, phrases, and contract terms across a wide range of documents. The platform offers multi-query and filtering capabilities, along with custom reporting and metadata extraction features. LinkSquares is utilized for various purposes, including crisis management, quarterly reporting, fundraising, mergers and acquisitions diligence, and internal legal and finance projects. The company specializes in contract management, machine learning, and software as a service (SaaS).

Forto

Series D in 2022
Forto, founded in Berlin in 2016 as FreightHub, is a digital freight forwarder specializing in logistics technology and services for global supply chains. The company offers an intuitive platform that enables customers to optimize and manage their entire supply chain processes efficiently. With a diverse portfolio of over 2,000 customers and a workforce of over 200 employees, Forto operates across nine global offices. The company is committed to enhancing global trade while promoting sustainability, positioning itself as a leader in the logistics sector.

Tilled

Series A in 2022
Tilled, Inc. operates a payments platform that facilitates the integration of payment processing into software applications, allowing businesses to quickly start accepting various forms of payment, including credit and debit cards, ACH transactions, and health savings account payments. Founded in 2019 and based in Boulder, Colorado, Tilled provides services such as hosted payment forms, recurring payments, and split payments. The platform is designed to enable clients to monetize payments through modern APIs and SDKs, eliminating the need for upfront costs or additional staffing. This approach allows businesses to concentrate on their core operations while generating revenue from payment processing.

Bolt

Series F in 2022
Bolt Technology OÜ operates a transportation platform that offers ride-hailing, micromobility, and food delivery services. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia, Bolt provides a smartphone application that enables users to book taxis based on price and quality ratings, track drivers in real-time, and order services without waiting for a dispatcher. The company has expanded rapidly, serving over 50 million customers across more than 40 countries, including regions in Europe, Latin America, and Africa. Bolt aims to reshape urban mobility by promoting a future with reduced car ownership and enhanced flexible transport options, thereby contributing to decreased traffic congestion and pollution in cities.

Alice

Series C in 2021
Alice is a technology healthcare company reinventing the health insurance industry in Brazil. Alice offers B2C health insurance combined with proprietary primary care, delivered digitally and in-person. Primary care teams, namely Health Squads, look after members and coordinate their care within a network of high-quality providers, rewarded by a strongly aligned incentive model. Primary care and providers are fully and seamlessly integrated through Alice digital health platform, creating a virtual verticalized health system that delivers better health outcomes at lower costs.

Tipalti

Series F in 2021
Tipalti is a cloud-based platform that automates and streamlines the payment process for companies, enabling them to efficiently manage payments to suppliers, partners, and publishers. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with an additional office in Kibbutz Glil-Yam, Israel, Tipalti offers a comprehensive solution that encompasses supplier onboarding, tax compliance, invoice processing, and global funds disbursement. The platform simplifies accounts payable tasks, including payment reconciliation and multi-entity payables, while ensuring adherence to IRS tax and VAT regulations. By using Tipalti, organizations can significantly reduce their supplier payment workload, facilitating scalable growth and enhancing financial controls, thus improving the overall payment experience for partners and suppliers. The company primarily serves industries such as ad networks, affiliate networks, eCommerce, and online marketplaces.

JOKR

Series B in 2021
JOKR is a grocery and delivery platform that provides hyper-local product delivery services. The company offers customers delivery of an assortment of grocery and retail items to their doorstep in less than 15 minutes. It aims to democratize retail by bringing together global suppliers' all-time favorite products and local brands to support the small businesses in every neighborhood while minimizing waste. JOKR currently operates hubs in cities including New York, São Paolo, Mexico City, Bogota, Lima, Warsaw, and Vienna. It was headquartered in New York, New York in 2021.

Workiz

Series C in 2021
Workiz Inc. is a software company that specializes in field service scheduling solutions tailored for small to medium-sized on-demand businesses, such as locksmiths, carpet cleaners, and appliance repair services. Founded in 2014 and based in San Diego, California, Workiz offers a comprehensive platform that enables users to manage various aspects of their operations, including job scheduling, invoicing, payment processing, and client management. By transitioning from outdated methods like pen and paper to a modern software solution, clients have reported a 22% increase in revenue. The software serves a wide range of industries, encompassing air duct cleaning, construction, HVAC, landscaping, plumbing, and more. Workiz has also been recognized as a partner in initiatives like Facebook Playground and Google for Startups Accelerator, further establishing its presence in the North American field service market.

Upgrade

Series F in 2021
Upgrade, Inc. operates an online lending platform that provides access to personal loans and an innovative credit card known as the Upgrade Card. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Phoenix, Arizona; Montreal, Canada; and Chicago, Illinois, Upgrade aims to serve mainstream consumers by combining credit products with free educational tools. These tools include credit health monitoring and resources to help users understand and manage their finances. The Upgrade Card offers responsible credit options similar to installment lending, making it accessible at numerous retail locations across the United States. Through its offerings, Upgrade seeks to empower consumers with both credit access and financial literacy.

Gorillas

Series C in 2021
Gorillas Technologies GmbH is a grocery delivery service founded in 2020 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany. The company operates an application that allows consumers to order groceries at retail prices and aims to deliver these products within 10 minutes of placing an order. By aggregating a wide range of supermarket offerings, Gorillas seeks to provide a fast and convenient shopping experience for its customers.

Cover Genius

Series C in 2021
Cover Genius Pty Ltd is a global insurance distribution platform that specializes in providing insurance products for e-commerce companies. The company offers comprehensive insurance and warranty solutions, featuring integrated capabilities for dynamic product recommendations and real-time claim payments. Its key platforms include XCover, which delivers personalized insurance options across various countries, languages, and currencies, and RentalCover, which facilitates the sale of rental car insurance by car share platforms, rental agencies, and online travel agencies for vehicles rented or shared worldwide. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, Cover Genius also has offices in several major cities, including New York, San Francisco, London, Amsterdam, Tokyo, Singapore, Seoul, Kuala Lumpur, and Manila.

Gorillas

Series C in 2021
Gorillas Technologies GmbH is a grocery delivery service founded in 2020 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany. The company operates an application that allows consumers to order groceries at retail prices and aims to deliver these products within 10 minutes of placing an order. By aggregating a wide range of supermarket offerings, Gorillas seeks to provide a fast and convenient shopping experience for its customers.

PandaDoc

Series C in 2021
PandaDoc is a comprehensive document automation software that enhances the efficiency of creating, approving, and eSigning various business documents, such as proposals, quotes, and contracts. Its digital transaction management platform automates the entire lifecycle of these documents, integrating seamlessly with customer relationship management (CRM), enterprise resource planning (ERP), payment, and cloud storage systems. This integration allows clients to manage the creation, editing, and signing processes effectively, ultimately improving document workflows and accelerating transaction speeds. By utilizing PandaDoc, businesses can offer their customers a more professional and timely experience.

Airwallex

Series E in 2021
Airwallex (Hong Kong) Limited offers money changing and remittance service for customs and excise duty department. The company is based in Quarry Bay, Hong Kong.

Picsart

Series C in 2021
PicsArt, Inc. is a prominent creative platform and social editing app that provides a comprehensive suite of tools for photo and video editing. The company offers a mobile application that features a photo editor and collage maker with customizable filters, effects, masks, frames, stickers, and text options. Additionally, PicsArt includes GifsArt, a GIF generator, and PicsArt Kids, an app designed for children's drawing and coloring. The platform fosters a vibrant community of over 150 million monthly active users who create and share nearly one billion images each month, contributing to one of the largest open-source collections of content globally. Available in 30 languages, PicsArt operates on a freemium model with both free and subscription-based options across major platforms. Headquartered in San Francisco, the company also has offices in several international locations, including Yerevan, Armenia, and Beijing. Founded in 2010, PicsArt has collaborated with notable brands and celebrities, enhancing its reputation as a leader in visual storytelling.

Bolt

Series E in 2021
Bolt Technology OÜ operates a transportation platform that offers ride-hailing, micromobility, and food delivery services. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia, Bolt provides a smartphone application that enables users to book taxis based on price and quality ratings, track drivers in real-time, and order services without waiting for a dispatcher. The company has expanded rapidly, serving over 50 million customers across more than 40 countries, including regions in Europe, Latin America, and Africa. Bolt aims to reshape urban mobility by promoting a future with reduced car ownership and enhanced flexible transport options, thereby contributing to decreased traffic congestion and pollution in cities.

Forto

Series C in 2021
Forto, founded in Berlin in 2016 as FreightHub, is a digital freight forwarder specializing in logistics technology and services for global supply chains. The company offers an intuitive platform that enables customers to optimize and manage their entire supply chain processes efficiently. With a diverse portfolio of over 2,000 customers and a workforce of over 200 employees, Forto operates across nine global offices. The company is committed to enhancing global trade while promoting sustainability, positioning itself as a leader in the logistics sector.

Thumbtack

Series I in 2021
Thumbtack is an online marketplace that connects millions of people with local professionals for their projects. It operates platform where people can hire talents and professionals like instructors, painters, photographers, and many more. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Francisco, Thumbtack has raised more than $275 million from Sequoia Capital, Tiger Global Management, Javelin Investment Partners, Baillie Gifford, and Google Capital.

FabFitFun

Secondary Market in 2021
FabFitFun, Inc. is an online subscription service that curates seasonal boxes filled with health and beauty products, delivered to customers every three months. Founded in 2010 and based in Los Angeles, the company not only retails these gift boxes but also produces online content covering various lifestyle topics, including wellness, entertainment, and shopping for women. Its digital platform provides valuable insights through articles and a daily email service that offers tips on beauty, diet, fitness, and fashion. FabFitFun operates as a subsidiary of Unilever N.V. and is supported by prominent investors such as New Enterprise Associates and Upfront Ventures.

Inari

Series D in 2021
Inari Agriculture, Inc. is a biotechnology company that specializes in developing customized seeds through CRISPR gene editing technology, aimed at optimizing crop growth in diverse environmental conditions. Founded in 2016 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Inari focuses on crops such as wheat, soybean, and corn, addressing significant agricultural challenges like climate change. The company employs advanced multiplex gene editing and predictive design to create efficient and sustainable plant breeding solutions, thereby reducing the time and cost associated with traditional breeding methods. Inari's approach aims to enhance agricultural productivity while respecting environmental sustainability, and it collaborates with a diverse team of scientists and partners globally to drive innovation in the agricultural sector.

Collective Health

Series F in 2021
Collective Health offers a cloud-based platform that transforms how self-insured employers manage health benefits. This integrated system allows companies to administer various health plans through a single portal, providing employees with clear guidance, live concierge support, and digital tools to navigate their healthcare options. By focusing on a smarter alternative to traditional health insurance, Collective Health aims to enhance the value of healthcare investments while improving employee care. The company has experienced significant growth in the employer-sponsored insurance market, currently covering 70,000 employee and dependent lives across 15 employers, including notable clients such as Activision Blizzard, Crossfit, eBay, Palantir, and Red Bull.

Moda Operandi

Venture Round in 2021
Moda Operandi, Inc. is an online retailer specializing in fashion products, including clothing, shoes, bags, jewelry, and home goods for men, women, and children. The company features an e-commerce platform that connects consumers with both established and emerging fashion designers worldwide. It offers unique shopping experiences through online designer trunk shows, allowing customers to preorder items directly from designers. Moda Operandi boasts a diverse portfolio of over 1,000 designers and maintains a global network of physical showrooms and personal stylists. The company ships products to more than 125 countries, enhancing its international reach. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, Moda Operandi was initially named Trunk Show Inc. before rebranding in August 2010.

Sunbit

Series D in 2021
Sunbit, Inc. is a technology company based in Los Angeles, California, that specializes in providing financing services to help consumers split purchases into manageable payments. Founded in 2015, Sunbit aims to enhance the buying and selling experience by offering fast, fair, and transparent installment financing options tailored for individuals across various credit profiles. The company is active in multiple retail sectors, including auto repair, veterinary care, eye care, dental services, and specialty health care. In addition to its financing solutions, Sunbit supplies stores with tablets, scanners, signage, and informational materials to facilitate the customer experience at the point of sale.

Chili Piper

Secondary Market in 2021
Chili Piper is a suite of automated scheduling tools that helps sales teams automatically schedule appointments with leads. The company's intelligent concierge product offers a simple way for prospects to book a meeting or start a phone call immediately after submitting a form on their website. It uses smart rules to qualify and distribute leads to the right reps in real-time. Their software also allows companies to automate lead handoff from SDR to AE and book meetings from marketing campaigns and live events. Chili Piper was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, United States.

Next Insurance

Series E in 2021
Next Insurance Inc. is an online insurance agency that specializes in providing affordable insurance products and services tailored to small businesses and entrepreneurs. Founded in 2015 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company offers a variety of insurance options, including general liability, professional liability, commercial auto, business insurance, and workers' compensation. Its services cater to a diverse range of sectors, including construction, fitness, beauty, therapy, and education. By leveraging technology, Next Insurance streamlines the insurance purchasing process, eliminating the need for agents and reducing costs for clients. The company is committed to transparency, with efficient claims investigation processes that often yield decisions within 48 hours.

Tipalti

Secondary Market in 2021
Tipalti is a cloud-based platform that automates and streamlines the payment process for companies, enabling them to efficiently manage payments to suppliers, partners, and publishers. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with an additional office in Kibbutz Glil-Yam, Israel, Tipalti offers a comprehensive solution that encompasses supplier onboarding, tax compliance, invoice processing, and global funds disbursement. The platform simplifies accounts payable tasks, including payment reconciliation and multi-entity payables, while ensuring adherence to IRS tax and VAT regulations. By using Tipalti, organizations can significantly reduce their supplier payment workload, facilitating scalable growth and enhancing financial controls, thus improving the overall payment experience for partners and suppliers. The company primarily serves industries such as ad networks, affiliate networks, eCommerce, and online marketplaces.

Kurly Inc.

Secondary Market in 2020
Kurly Inc. operates an online premium grocery service based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in the retail of food products. The company offers a wide range of items including fresh vegetables, fruits, cereals, fish, meat, eggs, seasonings, baked goods, and processed foods, all sourced directly from producers. Founded in 2014, Kurly enables customers to order high-quality ingredients through its platform and ensures next-day delivery, emphasizing freshness and quality. The service caters to consumers seeking premium food options, including fresh desserts and various condiments.

UiPath

Secondary Market in 2020
UiPath Inc. specializes in developing robotic process automation (RPA) software for enterprises, aiming to enhance operational efficiency through intelligent process automation. The UiPath platform enables organizations to discover automation opportunities, build and manage automations at scale, and optimize processes using artificial intelligence. Its offerings include tools such as UiPath Studio for designing automation processes, UiPath Orchestrator for managing enterprise tasks, and various robots for executing these processes across multiple applications. UiPath serves a diverse range of industries, including finance, healthcare, insurance, telecommunications, and manufacturing, by automating tasks such as claims processing, employee onboarding, and customer service. Founded in 2005, the company is headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in several global locations, including London, Bucharest, and Tokyo.

Callisto Media

Series D in 2020
Callisto Media, Inc. is a publisher based in Berkeley, California, specializing in printed and audio books. The company operates under various imprints, including Rockridge University Press, Garamond Press, and Hyacinth. Focused on consumer interests, Callisto Media leverages big data and technology to identify trending topics and produce non-fiction titles that meet the demands of readers. Their approach combines long-form content with insights gained from proprietary algorithms, allowing them to deliver relevant products and services that aim to transform lives. As one of the fastest-growing entities in the global publishing industry, Callisto Media is committed to addressing the diverse needs of its audience through its innovative publishing strategies.

Evidation Health

Secondary Market in 2020
Evidation Health is a provider of a health data analytics platform designed to collect and analyze continuous behavior data and healthcare information so as to create better health outcomes. Its platform turns raw, high-frequency everyday behavior data from sensors, devices, speech, video, and other sources into new knowledge about health and disease, that enable individuals and innovative companies to understand and influence the everyday behaviors. It was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in San Mateo, California.

Synack

Secondary Market in 2020
Synack, Inc. provides a crowdsourced security platform for penetration testing. It offers Synack that enables customer data integrity, privacy, and confidentiality. The company’s military-grade virtual private testing environment platform allows the global security community accessible to enterprises and engages global security researchers to test systems in virtual private testing environments, as well as provides secure manual security assessment. Synack, Inc. was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Redwood City, California.

Unqork

Series C in 2020
Unqork Inc. operates a no-code enterprise software platform that enables financial and insurance companies to digitize their client lifecycle. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, Unqork provides a visual application platform that allows large enterprises to create and manage complex custom software without the need for coding. The platform enhances the product sales process and improves customer experience, enabling organizations to develop applications more quickly, with higher quality, and at lower costs compared to traditional methods. Unqork serves various sectors, including insurance, financial services, real estate, government, education, and healthcare.

Dialpad

Series E in 2020
Dialpad, Inc. is a cloud-based communications platform that specializes in enterprise-level solutions for voice, video, messaging, and collaboration. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, the company offers a suite of products, including Dialpad, Dialpad Sell, UberConference, and Dialpad Contact Center, all powered by VoiceAI technology. These tools provide features such as real-time transcription, automated note-taking, live sentiment analysis, and voice analytics, catering to the growing demand for effective remote communication. Dialpad's clients include notable organizations such as Motorola Solutions and Warby Parker. The company has formed strategic partnerships, including one with SoftBank Corp., and has attracted investments from various venture capital firms. Initially known as Switch Communications, Dialpad rebranded in 2016 to reflect its focus on modern business communication needs, enabling employees to collaborate securely from any device within a unified platform.

Toss

Series G in 2020
Toss is a South Korea-based mobile financial service platform operated by fintech start-up Viva Republica Co Ltd. Since its launching in February of 2015, Toss garnered over 13 million app downloads and processed over USD$10 billion in P2P payments. Adding to its success in P2P payments, Viva Republica Co Ltd. has launched over 10 financials services to become a consumer mobile financial services platform. Toss partners with incumbent financial institutions and other fintech players to provide users with services that cover all facets of their financial lives, including payments, loans, investments, credit score management, spending analysis, and insurance products.

Omio

Venture Round in 2020
Omio operates a multi-modal travel booking platform that enables users to find and compare travel options by train, bus, and flight across Europe, the United States, and Canada. Founded in 2012 and based in Berlin, Germany, the platform is designed to help travelers identify the fastest, cheapest, and most convenient routes to their desired destinations. By integrating various data sources, Omio offers a comprehensive search tool that suggests nearby airports and train routes while estimating total travel time. Users can visualize and compare different travel options through a comparative chart that highlights cost and duration, facilitating informed long-distance travel planning. The platform focuses solely on long-distance travel, excluding urban public transport options.

Omio

Venture Round in 2020
Omio operates a multi-modal travel booking platform that enables users to find and compare travel options by train, bus, and flight across Europe, the United States, and Canada. Founded in 2012 and based in Berlin, Germany, the platform is designed to help travelers identify the fastest, cheapest, and most convenient routes to their desired destinations. By integrating various data sources, Omio offers a comprehensive search tool that suggests nearby airports and train routes while estimating total travel time. Users can visualize and compare different travel options through a comparative chart that highlights cost and duration, facilitating informed long-distance travel planning. The platform focuses solely on long-distance travel, excluding urban public transport options.

Coursera

Series F in 2020
Coursera is an online education company that serves over 20 million registered learners by partnering with 140 of the world’s best universities and education institutions. On Coursera, anyone, anywhere can access over 1,000 online courses and Specializations in dozens of fields in order to achieve meaningful career, educational, and personal enrichment goals throughout their lives. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California.

Maisonette

Series B in 2020
Maisonette Inc. operates an online marketplace specializing in baby and child products. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, the company curates a selection of high-quality children's items sourced from renowned designer brands and unique boutiques worldwide. By focusing on an expertly curated shopping experience, Maisonette aims to provide a superior platform for both consumers seeking premium children's products and smaller retailers looking to reach a broader audience.

Fast

Secondary Market in 2020
Fast's mission is to make buying online faster, safer and easier for everyone. Its Fast Login and Fast Checkout products enable a one-click sign-in and purchasing experience that makes it easier for people to buy and merchants to sell. The company's products work on any browser, device or platform to deliver a consistent, stress-free purchasing experience. Fast is entirely consumer-focused and invests heavily in its users' privacy and data security. Headquartered in San Francisco, Fast is a privately held company funded by Stripe, Index Ventures, Susa Ventures, Global Founders Capital and Brian Sugar – who also serves on the board. To learn more, visit fast.co.

Sonder

Secondary Market in 2020
Sonder is a hospitality company that leases hotel-style apartments and manages vacation and short-term rental properties for travelers. Originally founded as Flatbook Corp., it rebranded to Sonder Canada Inc. in 2016 and expanded its operations to the United States with Sonder USA Inc. The company offers properties designed with modern aesthetics, including features such as living areas, dining spaces, and multiple bedrooms, complemented by a concierge service accessible via phone or text. Each rental is fully equipped with beds, linens, towels, and essential amenities, along with curated art and furniture. Sonder currently manages over $2.3 billion in various projects, including commercially-zoned mixed-use developments, residential spaces, serviced apartments, apart-hotels, and hotels across multiple cities.

Toast

Series F in 2020
Toast, Inc. is a Boston-based technology company that specializes in developing an all-in-one point-of-sale and restaurant management software tailored for the foodservice and hospitality industries. Founded in 2011, Toast's cloud-based platform provides a comprehensive suite of features, including tableside ordering, online ordering, labor management, and real-time reporting, designed to enhance operational efficiency for restaurants, cafes, bars, and other food establishments. The software facilitates quick menu updates and integrates front-of-house and back-of-house operations, enabling restaurants to streamline their processes and improve guest experiences. With additional offices in Portland, Omaha, and Dublin, Toast aims to support restaurateurs in delivering exceptional service and achieving business success.

Asana

Secondary Market in 2020
Asana, Inc. is a software company that operates a work management platform designed for individuals, team leads, and executives. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Asana provides a software-as-a-service solution that facilitates efficient work execution and enhances employee engagement. The platform allows users to connect their tasks to the broader organizational mission, enabling teams to effectively manage projects ranging from small assignments to large strategic initiatives. Originally named Smiley Abstractions, Inc., the company rebranded to Asana, Inc. in July 2009, reflecting its focus on productivity and collaboration in the workplace.

wefox

Series B in 2019
wefox is a digital insurance company based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2015. It aims to enhance safety and minimize risks by transforming the insurance landscape through technology. The company focuses on selling insurance through intermediaries rather than direct channels, leveraging analytics to achieve better loss ratios than the market average. With over 90% straight-through processing, wefox operates a central product factory that enables rapid and cost-effective deployment of product innovations across international markets. The company has established a network of thousands of digitally enabled advisors throughout Europe, which enhances customer satisfaction, reduces customer acquisition costs, and improves cross-selling opportunities while decreasing churn.

Convoy

Series D in 2019
Convoy, Inc. operates an online marketplace that provides digital freight network services, facilitating the transportation of goods across the United States. Founded in 2015 and based in Seattle, Washington, the company allows users to book local and regional trucks on demand, accommodating loads ranging from a single pallet to full truckloads. Convoy's platform includes features such as instant quotations, online booking, automated loading suggestions, and real-time shipment tracking, enhancing operational efficiency for shippers. The company aims to address inefficiencies in the trucking industry, which faces significant carbon waste from empty trucks, by leveraging technology and data. Convoy collaborates with major clients, including Fortune 500 companies, to lower logistics costs and meet sustainability goals while improving earnings for drivers.

Metromile

Secondary Market in 2019
Metromile is the provider of pay-per-mile car insurance company in the U.S. Powered by data science and machine learning, the company is disrupting a $250 billion auto insurance category. Metromile is building a loyal community of drivers who come for the savings and stay for the experience. AVA, Metromile's AI-driven claims system, is designed to speed up the process of verifying and paying out insurance claims. Using Metromile Pulse sensor data, AVA can reconstruct the scene of an accident to instantly determine if claim details are accurate. When the claim is verified, Metromile is able to automatically approve payments within seconds.

Kitchen United

Series B in 2019
Kitchen United, Inc. is a company that provides food production facilities specifically designed for restaurants and food service providers. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Pasadena, California, it offers shared commercial kitchen spaces along with business intelligence solutions to support entrepreneurial caterers, pop-ups, mobile food vendors, and start-ups. By providing a turnkey solution, Kitchen United helps restaurant brands expand their operations with minimal risk and investment. Its facilities enable these businesses to efficiently produce food for pick-up and delivery, facilitating their entry into the food delivery market. The company operates locations in major cities across the United States, including Austin, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York City, and Scottsdale.

Capsule

Series C in 2019
Capsule is rebuilding the $425 billion pharmacy industry from the inside out with an emotionally resonant experience, and technology that enables customized outcomes for doctors, hospitals, insurers, and manufacturers. Our team makes the same promise to each other as the one we’ve made to our customers, doctors, and partners: everybody needs some looking after sometimes. We’ll never lose sight of the fact that behind all the craziness of the healthcare system, we’re just people looking after other people. Capsule has raised $70 million from Thrive Capital, Glade Brook Capital, and The Virgin Group.

Lemonade

Secondary Market in 2019
Lemonade operates as a full-stack insurance company powered by AI and behavioral economics and driven by social good. It is a licensed insurance carrier, offering homeowners and renters insurance. Lemonade replaces brokers and bureaucracy with bots and machine learning, delivering zero paperwork and instant everything. The company uses artificial intelligence and behavioral economics to set rates for the homes and renters it insures. Lemonade was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in New York, NY, United States.

Bolt

Series C in 2019
Bolt Technology OÜ operates a transportation platform that offers ride-hailing, micromobility, and food delivery services. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia, Bolt provides a smartphone application that enables users to book taxis based on price and quality ratings, track drivers in real-time, and order services without waiting for a dispatcher. The company has expanded rapidly, serving over 50 million customers across more than 40 countries, including regions in Europe, Latin America, and Africa. Bolt aims to reshape urban mobility by promoting a future with reduced car ownership and enhanced flexible transport options, thereby contributing to decreased traffic congestion and pollution in cities.

Blend

Series E in 2019
Blend Labs, Inc. specializes in developing software solutions for mortgage and consumer lending. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services that enhance the customer journey, including personalized consumer experiences, flexible application intake, and automated data verification. Its platform facilitates the collection of necessary documentation and streamlines the closing process, ensuring efficient integration with customer relationship management systems and loan origination systems. By serving banks, credit unions, and mortgage bankers, Blend enables financial institutions to improve customer acquisition and deepen relationships, processing over $3.5 billion in loans daily. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, Blend's digital lending platform is utilized by major financial institutions such as Wells Fargo and U.S. Bank, helping millions of consumers access home financing and other essential banking products.

Collective Health

Series E in 2019
Collective Health offers a cloud-based platform that transforms how self-insured employers manage health benefits. This integrated system allows companies to administer various health plans through a single portal, providing employees with clear guidance, live concierge support, and digital tools to navigate their healthcare options. By focusing on a smarter alternative to traditional health insurance, Collective Health aims to enhance the value of healthcare investments while improving employee care. The company has experienced significant growth in the employer-sponsored insurance market, currently covering 70,000 employee and dependent lives across 15 employers, including notable clients such as Activision Blizzard, Crossfit, eBay, Palantir, and Red Bull.

Toast

Series E in 2019
Toast, Inc. is a Boston-based technology company that specializes in developing an all-in-one point-of-sale and restaurant management software tailored for the foodservice and hospitality industries. Founded in 2011, Toast's cloud-based platform provides a comprehensive suite of features, including tableside ordering, online ordering, labor management, and real-time reporting, designed to enhance operational efficiency for restaurants, cafes, bars, and other food establishments. The software facilitates quick menu updates and integrates front-of-house and back-of-house operations, enabling restaurants to streamline their processes and improve guest experiences. With additional offices in Portland, Omaha, and Dublin, Toast aims to support restaurateurs in delivering exceptional service and achieving business success.

wefox

Series B in 2019
wefox is a digital insurance company based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2015. It aims to enhance safety and minimize risks by transforming the insurance landscape through technology. The company focuses on selling insurance through intermediaries rather than direct channels, leveraging analytics to achieve better loss ratios than the market average. With over 90% straight-through processing, wefox operates a central product factory that enables rapid and cost-effective deployment of product innovations across international markets. The company has established a network of thousands of digitally enabled advisors throughout Europe, which enhances customer satisfaction, reduces customer acquisition costs, and improves cross-selling opportunities while decreasing churn.

Flexport

Series D in 2019
Flexport, Inc. is a global freight forwarder and logistics platform that provides online customs brokerage and freight forwarding services. Established in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers a comprehensive online dashboard that enables businesses to understand, purchase, manage, and track the necessary services for global trade. Its offerings include customs brokerage services such as clearances, bonds, product classification, and government agency filings, alongside freight forwarding options encompassing ocean freight, air freight, and trucking. Additionally, Flexport provides supply chain services that cover cargo insurance, quality inspections, warehousing, product sourcing, and trade finance. By leveraging modern software, Flexport aims to enhance the user experience in global trade, helping logistics companies optimize transportation routes and manage inventory effectively.

Impossible Foods

Secondary Market in 2019
Impossible Foods Inc. is a company that specializes in developing and producing plant-based substitutes for meat and dairy products, including items like burgers and cheeses. Founded in 2011 by Patrick Brown and Monte Casino, the company focuses on recreating the taste and texture of traditional animal-based foods using specific proteins and nutrients derived from greens, seeds, and grains. Impossible Foods sells its products primarily through restaurants and online in the United States. The company, originally named Maraxi, Inc., rebranded in May 2014 and is headquartered in Redwood City, California.

Fair

Series B in 2018
Fair is a car leasing company based in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2016. It specializes in providing vehicle leasing services through a user-friendly mobile application that allows customers to shop for cars, get approved, and make payments using just a driver's license and a bank account. Fair promotes the concept of car-as-a-service (CaaS), empowering users with the flexibility to drive the vehicle of their choice for as long as they desire and to terminate the lease at any time. The company's mission is to enhance access to mobility for all individuals.

Transfix

Series D in 2018
Transfix, Inc. is a prominent trucking brokerage service provider based in New York, offering digital solutions for freight transportation in the United States. Established in 2010, the company has developed an application that connects shippers with a network of contracted carriers, enabling real-time shipment tracking and performance insights. Transfix serves various industries, including retail, food, beverage, and manufacturing, delivering competitive pricing and reliable service. By leveraging deep industry knowledge and advanced logistics software, Transfix aims to optimize supply chains for its clients. The company has gained recognition for its innovative approach, with notable partnerships that include several top retailers and major food and beverage brands in America.

Indigo

Secondary Market in 2018
Indigo Ag, Inc. operates an online platform that connects farmers with buyers and grain marketing advisors, facilitating the sale of grains. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company aims to help farmers sustainably enhance their productivity and profitability through the use of beneficial plant microbes. By optimizing crop health and yield, Indigo's offerings enable farmers to implement regenerative agricultural practices while meeting specific buyer requirements for crop quality. The platform also supports growers with year-round partnerships and microbiome treatments tailored to improve farm management. Indigo operates in various locations worldwide, including Memphis, Research Triangle Park, Sydney, Buenos Aires, São Paulo, Basel, and Mumbai, reflecting its commitment to serving the agricultural community globally.

Airbnb

Secondary Market in 2018
Airbnb is a global platform that facilitates the booking of unique accommodations and experiences, connecting hosts with guests through its website and mobile applications. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company allows users to discover a diverse range of listings, including private rooms, luxury villas, and unconventional spaces such as castles and sailboats. With over 8 million active listings in more than 65,000 cities across 191 countries, Airbnb serves a wide array of travelers seeking authentic experiences at various price points. The company's revenue primarily comes from transaction fees associated with online bookings, with a significant portion generated from North America. By streamlining the process of listing and reserving accommodations, Airbnb has established itself as a leading alternative accommodation provider in the travel industry.

Meituan

Secondary Market in 2018
Meituan develops and operates a platform providing retail and online group buying services. It retails and delivers Chinese food from local restaurants online. It operates a social commerce website that offers online group discounts for movie tickets, groceries, food, restaurants, entertainment, and health/fitness sectors. Zhang Tao founded Meituan Group in 2010 that became Meituan-Dianping in December 2015, with its headquarters in Beijing in China. Meituan-Dianping officially changed its name to Meituan in September 2020.

Peloton

Series F in 2018
Peloton is transforming the fitness landscape by integrating high-quality design with advanced technology to offer live and on-demand fitness classes led by top instructors. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, the company operates an interactive fitness platform that includes two main segments: Connected Fitness Products and Subscription services. Revenue from Connected Fitness Products comes from the sale of its bikes and treadmills, along with accessories, delivery, installation, and extended warranties. The Subscription segment, which generates the majority of the company's revenue, includes monthly fees for connected fitness and digital subscriptions. Peloton's unique approach combines hardware, software, and engaging content, creating a socially connected workout experience that appeals to a wide audience. The company sells its products online and through an expanding network of showrooms, primarily serving customers in North America and select international markets.

Getaround

Secondary Market in 2018
Getaround, Inc. operates an online marketplace for peer-to-peer car sharing and local car rentals, allowing users to rent vehicles from people nearby. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, the platform offers a diverse range of vehicles, including convertibles, luxury cars, SUVs, and trucks, available for rent by the hour or day. Getaround's innovative technology, known as Getaround Connect, facilitates a seamless car-sharing experience by enabling users to unlock and access vehicles without needing to meet the car owner or handle physical keys. The service is designed to eliminate the traditional hassles associated with car rentals, such as waiting in line and completing paperwork. Getaround provides users with a $1 million insurance policy and 24/7 roadside assistance, making it a safe option for renters. The company operates in major metropolitan areas across the United States, helping individuals offset car ownership costs while promoting more sustainable transportation options.

AUTO1 Group

Secondary Market in 2018
AUTO1 Group is a used-car marketplace with its own certified and diversified inventory and a technology platform that allows buyers and sellers. AUTO1 is aimed primarily at the used car trade. By connecting buyers and sellers through technology the company enables consumers as well as dealers to trade seamlessly. Sourcing from all channels including OEMs and dealerships. AUTO1 Group owns business units like AUTO1.com, Autohero.com or wirkaufendeinauto.de. AUTO1 Group operates in almost 30 countries and continues to expand rapidly.

BitPay

Series B in 2018
BitPay, Inc. is a provider of enterprise-grade bitcoin payment solutions designed for businesses and organizations. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, the company offers a range of services, including a RESTful API and a bitcoin payment gateway API, which facilitate secure payment processing. BitPay supports native payment protocols, signed payment requests, and direct payment communication, enhancing transaction efficiency. Additionally, the company offers Copay, a bitcoin wallet solution that incorporates Intel hardware security, ensuring robust protection for private key generation and transaction signing. BitPay Send is another key service, allowing organizations to pay employees, vendors, and contractors with cryptocurrency. The company also has a strategic processing partnership with Aliant Payment Systems, further expanding its payment processing capabilities.

Fair

Series A in 2018
Fair is a car leasing company based in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2016. It specializes in providing vehicle leasing services through a user-friendly mobile application that allows customers to shop for cars, get approved, and make payments using just a driver's license and a bank account. Fair promotes the concept of car-as-a-service (CaaS), empowering users with the flexibility to drive the vehicle of their choice for as long as they desire and to terminate the lease at any time. The company's mission is to enhance access to mobility for all individuals.

Turo

Series D in 2017
Turo Inc. operates an online car rental marketplace that connects local car owners with travelers looking to rent vehicles. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, Turo allows car owners to list their cars for rental, offering a diverse selection of vehicles for travelers. Users can easily calculate potential earnings from renting their cars and enjoy access to unique vehicles at prices up to 40% lower than traditional car rental services. Since its national launch in 2012, Turo has cultivated a community of over 2 million users in the U.S. and Canada, allowing car owners to earn extra income while providing travelers with convenient rental options for local pickup, city delivery, and airport delivery. This platform not only facilitates car sharing but also enhances the overall travel experience by making a wide range of vehicles accessible in various locations.

23andMe

Series F in 2017
23andMe, Inc. is a consumer genetics company that provides DNA analysis services through home-based saliva collection kits, enabling users to explore their ancestry, inherited traits, and health insights. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the company offers various services, including Health + Ancestry and Ancestry + Traits, which provide insights into a person's genetic background and over 30 trait reports. 23andMe aims to help individuals understand the implications of their genetic information while also catering to researchers by offering categorized and searchable data. The company was co-founded by Linda Avey and Anne Wojcicki and has positioned itself as a significant player in the growing biotechnology and healthcare sectors.

Coursera

Series D in 2017
Coursera is an online education company that serves over 20 million registered learners by partnering with 140 of the world’s best universities and education institutions. On Coursera, anyone, anywhere can access over 1,000 online courses and Specializations in dozens of fields in order to achieve meaningful career, educational, and personal enrichment goals throughout their lives. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California.

Uber

Series G in 2017
Uber Technologies, Inc. is a technology company that operates a mobile application connecting consumers with independent drivers for ridesharing services, as well as facilitating food delivery through its Eats segment. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, Uber has expanded its operations to over 600 cities worldwide, serving customers across North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. The company has diversified its offerings into five segments: Rides, Eats, Freight, Other Bets, and Advanced Technologies Group. The Rides segment enables users to request rides from a variety of vehicle types, while the Eats segment allows for restaurant discovery and food delivery. The Freight segment connects carriers with shippers for logistics services. Uber is also focused on developing autonomous vehicle technology through its Advanced Technologies Group. By leveraging its platform, Uber aims to enhance urban mobility and deliver innovative transportation solutions globally.

Coursera

Series C in 2015
Coursera is an online education company that serves over 20 million registered learners by partnering with 140 of the world’s best universities and education institutions. On Coursera, anyone, anywhere can access over 1,000 online courses and Specializations in dozens of fields in order to achieve meaningful career, educational, and personal enrichment goals throughout their lives. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California.

Enjoy Technology, Inc.

Series B in 2015
Enjoy Technology, Inc. is a retail company that specializes in delivering technology products, including smartphones, tablets, computers, speakers, home theaters, and entertainment systems. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with additional locations in New York City, the company offers a unique delivery service where an Enjoy Expert hand-delivers products within hours of purchase. This service includes personalized setup and guidance, allowing customers to fully understand and utilize their new devices. Enjoy aims to enhance the purchasing experience by providing a complimentary, hands-on service that ensures customers feel confident with their technology.

Lyft

Series E in 2015
Lyft is an on-demand transportation service that connects passengers with drivers through a mobile application. Founded in June 2012 in San Francisco by Logan Green and John Zimmer, Lyft allows users to request rides with a simple tap on their smartphones and facilitates payment directly through the app. The platform also offers the option to schedule rides up to seven days in advance. Lyft primarily serves college, university, and corporate communities and has rapidly expanded to cover 95 percent of the U.S. population. The company focuses on providing accessible peer-to-peer transportation solutions, contributing to the growing ridesharing market.

Pinterest

Series G in 2015
Pinterest, Inc. operates as a visual discovery engine, enabling users to find inspiration across a range of interests, including recipes, home décor, travel, and creative projects. Launched in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the platform allows users to save and organize images on personalized boards, facilitating the discovery of ideas tailored to individual tastes. Users can follow others and re-post or "pin" items, fostering a community of creativity and sharing. With over 150 million monthly users, Pinterest serves as a popular tool for visual bookmarking and inspiration, employing more than 1,000 people to enhance user experience and engagement.

Instacart

Series C in 2015
Instacart is a grocery delivery service that enables customers to receive groceries and home essentials at their doorstep, often within an hour. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, Instacart offers a wide selection of over 500,000 items from various local grocery stores, including well-known retailers such as Safeway, Whole Foods, and Costco. Customers can conveniently combine products from multiple stores into a single order, making the shopping experience more efficient. The company connects customers with individual shoppers who fulfill their orders, allowing for a personalized service. Instacart has garnered significant funding from various prominent investment firms, supporting its growth and expansion in the competitive grocery delivery market.

Kik

Series C in 2014
Kik Interactive, Inc. develops smartphone messaging applications for iPhone, Android, Windows Phone, and BlackBerry. Its Kik Messenger enables users to talk to friends, and browse and share various Websites with friends. Kik Interactive, Inc. was formerly known as Unsynced, Inc. and changed its name to Kik Interactive, Inc. in March 2010. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Waterloo, Canada. It has additional offices in Toronto and Tel Aviv.

Alibaba Group

Secondary Market in 2014
Alibaba Group is a leading global online and mobile commerce company based in Hangzhou, China, founded in 1999. The company operates a diverse range of platforms, including Taobao, a consumer-to-consumer marketplace, and Tmall, a business-to-consumer platform. Alibaba also manages Alibaba.com and 1688.com for wholesale transactions, along with AliExpress for international retail. Its services extend beyond e-commerce to cloud computing, digital media and entertainment, and local consumer services. Key assets include Cainiao, a logistics network, and Ele.me, a local delivery service. Additionally, Alibaba offers various marketing services, payment solutions, and operates content platforms such as Youku and Alibaba Pictures. As the world's largest online commerce entity by gross merchandise volume, Alibaba plays a crucial role in connecting consumers and businesses, facilitating transactions, and enhancing operational efficiencies through cutting-edge technology.

Dropbox

Series C in 2014
Dropbox provides secure file sharing, collaboration, and storage solutions. It aims to unleash the world’s creative energy by designing a more enlightened way of working. 500 million registered users around the world use Dropbox to work the way they want, on any device, wherever they go. Founded in 2007 by Drew Houston and Arash Ferdowsi, Dropbox is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Moreover, the company has more than 12 offices around the world, with locations in San Francisco, Austin, Dublin, Herzliya, London, New York, Paris, Seattle, Sydney, Hamburg, Washington DC, and Tokyo.

Jamf

Series B in 2013
Jamf Holding Corp. provides a cloud software platform specifically designed for managing and securing Apple devices. Its Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions include Jamf Pro for enterprise IT management, Jamf Now for small to medium-sized businesses, Jamf School for educators, Jamf Connect for device provisioning, and Jamf Protect for security and telemetry. Catering to a diverse array of industries such as finance, healthcare, and technology, Jamf helps organizations connect, manage, and protect their Apple products and corporate resources in the cloud. The company also fosters an online community through Jamf Nation, where IT professionals can share insights related to Apple management. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Jamf sells its solutions through a subscription model, utilizing direct sales, online channels, and partnerships, including collaboration with Apple.

Agrivida

Series C in 2012
Agrivida, Inc. is an agricultural biotechnology company that specializes in developing feed additives and renewable biomass-based alternative fuels. Founded in 2002 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Agrivida focuses on nutritional solutions for a variety of livestock, including poultry, swine, dairy and beef cattle, and aquaculture. The company offers products such as GRAINZYME, a phytase feed additive for poultry, and INzyme Enzymes, which provide regulated enzymes for various applications including detergents and food production. In addition, Agrivida develops corn varieties optimized for producing ethanol from corn stover, contributing to the production of clean-burning, renewable fuels.

Postmates

Seed Round in 2012
Postmates is an on-demand food delivery. The platform gives customers access to the most selection of merchants in the US with more than 600,000 restaurants and retailers available for delivery and pickup, many of which are exclusive to Postmates. The market leader in Los Angeles and markets across the southwest, Postmates covers 80% of US households, across all 50 states. Customers can get free delivery on all merchants by joining Postmates Unlimited, the industry's first subscription service.

Glori Energy

Series C in 2012
Glori Energy's mission is to cleanly and safely recover billions of barrels of oil that are trapped in existing well reservoirs without having to drill a single new well. Glori partners with oil producers to install the AEROTM (Activated Environment for Recovery of Oil) System to significantly increase oil production. The AEROâ„¢ System provides a new, viable low-cost option to cleanly and safely recover previously trapped oil and bring it to market.

Twitter

Secondary Market in 2011
Twitter is a social networking platform that enables users to send and read short messages, known as "tweets," with a character limit of 280. Launched in 2006, Twitter has grown into a global real-time communications platform, attracting more than 400 million monthly visitors and 255 million active users. The platform serves a diverse user base that includes world leaders, athletes, news organizations, and entertainment figures, and is accessible in over 35 languages. Users can interact with the platform through various means, including web browsers, SMS, and mobile applications. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Twitter also maintains numerous local offices across the United States and several international offices in major cities around the world.