Gaingels

Founded in 2014, Gaingels is a venture investment syndicate dedicated to supporting the LGBT+ community. It invests globally in companies led by LGBT+ founders or C-suite executives at all stages of growth, focusing on inclusivity and positive social change.

Marc Baum

Investor

David Beatty

Managing Partner

Jesse Curran

Principal

Nancy Fechnay

Venture Partner

Paul Grossinger

Investor

Past deals in Mobile Apps

Alinea

Series A in 2025
Alinea is a mobile investing platform that simplifies personal finance for beginners. It enables users to create themed investment playlists, automate investments through recurring contributions, and make informed decisions using relevant insights. The platform also facilitates social trading by allowing users to view and share strategies with peers.

Crowded

Series A in 2025
Crowded is a fintech company that specializes in digital banking solutions tailored for membership groups. Its platform streamlines financial management by offering tools for online officer handovers, group expense tracking, payment collection, and donation management. Crowded's embedded finance platform reduces the need for multiple fund transfers between different platforms, enhancing security and giving group leaders full control over their funds. The company aims to simplify financial transactions, allowing groups to concentrate on their core missions rather than administrative tasks.

MealMe

Series A in 2024
MealMe is a food delivery platform that leverages artificial intelligence to streamline the ordering process from a vast network of restaurants, grocery stores, and retail outlets across the US and Canada. With its Universal Point of Sale API, MealMe provides access to real-time data on over 700 million products from more than one million merchants, offering valuable insights into menus and inventory for competitive pricing intelligence. The platform enables users to compare delivery times and costs from various providers while also allowing for bookings and reservations. MealMe's innovative technology facilitates the integration of product ordering directly into websites or applications, granting businesses the ability to manage their own checkout processes effectively. By focusing on user preferences and enhancing the food discovery experience, MealMe aims to connect consumers with a diverse range of dining and grocery options.

Germ Network

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Germ Network develops a secure messaging application focused on user control, privacy, and multifaceted identity management. Its app offers features like multiple editable profile cards, end-to-end encryption, instant messaging, and friend card annotation, ensuring users' privacy and autonomy.

Volley

Series C in 2024
Founded in 2013, Volley specializes in developing AI-powered conversational games optimized for messaging apps and voice interfaces. Its popular titles include Song Quiz, Yes Sire, World Detective, Trivia Showdown, Math Showdown, Jeopardy!, Wheel of Fortune, and 20 Questions.

AfterHour

Seed Round in 2024
AfterHour is a social finance application tailored for everyday traders seeking to enhance their market experience and financial literacy. The platform allows users to share and verify their trading positions, promoting accountability and transparency in a social network that combines elements from various trading communities. With over $200 million in connected brokerages, AfterHour enables users to exchange investment ideas and strategies, facilitating learning and collaboration among retail traders. The application supports a diverse range of users, from those with portfolios as small as $1,000 to others boasting portfolios of $78 million. By connecting individuals with similar trading interests and expertise, AfterHour aims to empower its community to navigate the complexities of the stock market and increase their chances of success.

Testmate Health

Seed Round in 2024
Testmate Health is a medtech startup and award-winning spin-off of the University of Geneva in Switzerland. It has developed a smartphone-compatible platform test kit capable of diagnosing diseases based on identifiable DNA or RNA sequences without the need for a laboratory, delivering results in minutes at home. The initial product is a rapid urine self-test for the four most common sexually transmitted infections, designed to be used outside clinical settings and to provide a smartphone-scanable result that supports immediate access to treatment if needed. The platform uses DNA isothermal technology to detect infectious diseases with identifiable DNA, enabling home testing without laboratory submission. Further test kits for additional diseases are in development to empower users to monitor their health from home.

Alinea

Seed Round in 2024
Alinea is a mobile investing platform that simplifies personal finance for beginners. It enables users to create themed investment playlists, automate investments through recurring contributions, and make informed decisions using relevant insights. The platform also facilitates social trading by allowing users to view and share strategies with peers.

Hone Health

Venture Round in 2024
Hone Health is a digital health platform specializing in men's wellness. It provides personalized care, including licensed physician consultations, data-driven insights, and prescription medications.

Chptr

Seed Round in 2023
Chptr is a mobile-first platform dedicated to memorialization, focusing on collecting, sharing, and preserving the memories of loved ones for future generations. The platform allows users to create lasting legacies by curating a comprehensive narrative of a person's life. It offers features that enable individuals to select personality traits and interests, as well as send questionnaires to family and friends, encouraging contributions of memories and stories. This collaborative approach helps users to memorialize the full spectrum of their loved one's existence, ensuring that their stories can inspire and resonate with future generations.

Allara Health

Series A in 2023
Allara Health is a healthcare provider specializing in virtual care for women facing complex, chronic health conditions, particularly polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The company offers a comprehensive program that connects patients with medical providers and registered dietitians through virtual appointments. Allara's services include holistic care, diagnostic testing, and prescriptions, along with personalized guidance on dietary and lifestyle changes. By leveraging technology, the platform enables women to efficiently manage their health, allowing for improved tracking and treatment of their conditions.

Fave

Seed Round in 2023
Fave is a social platform designed for superfans to connect and engage with one another. It facilitates the creation of immersive video content and encourages users to bond over shared interests, compete in challenges, and exchange both physical and virtual goods within a fan-driven marketplace. Users accumulate points to demonstrate their status as top fans, gaining recognition and earning exclusive rewards related to their favorite artists and creators. Additionally, Fave collaborates with creators to enable them to monetize fan engagement, enhancing the overall experience for both fans and artists. The platform aims to foster community, creativity, and commerce among fans worldwide.

Lex

Seed Round in 2023
Lex is a mobile application that facilitates meaningful connections through text-based social networking. It caters specifically to women, transgender, non-binary, and genderqueer individuals seeking romantic partners or friendships.

blockbank

Series A in 2023
blockbank is a protocol-agnostic consumer-facing application for custodial & non-custodial digital asset management and fiat-based neobanking services. blockbank seeks to harmonize the digital asset landscape and bridge the gap between centralized & decentralized finance with a user-centric, easy to use and highly functional application.

Glitzi

Venture Round in 2023
Glitzi is a Latin American platform offering in-home and virtual wellness services. It connects users with certified beauty, health, and wellness professionals for services such as makeup, hairstyling, massage, spa treatments, and nails.

Overplay

Seed Round in 2023
Overplay is a venture-backed startup that provides a platform enabling users to create, share, and play casual mobile games quickly and without any coding experience. The company's innovative game engine utilizes artificial intelligence to transform passive video content into interactive experiences, allowing users to engage with videos in a more dynamic way. Overplay's technology supports the development of various game types, including racing, jumping, and drone piloting, offering brands the ability to create playable game advertisements based on their video content. This approach significantly reduces the cost and time needed to produce interactive media, making content more entertaining and engaging for users.

Z1

Venture Round in 2023
Founded in 2020 by experienced entrepreneurs, Z1 is a digital banking app designed specifically for teenagers and young adults. It offers financial education, gamification, instant payments, peer-to-peer transfers, and personal finance management tools, empowering users to manage their money responsibly with no hidden fees.

Galileo

Venture Round in 2023
Galileo is a technology company based in New York, founded in 2014, specializing in healthcare solutions. The company offers a mobile application and online communication platform that enables medical professionals to provide comprehensive clinical care directly from their phones. This includes synchronous and asynchronous telecommunications technologies for connecting providers with patients. Galileo's services cater to diverse patient populations, offering high-touch, data-driven, multi-specialty longitudinal care over the phone, at home, and in various settings. The company is recognized by regional and national health plans, employers, and Fortune 500 companies as a leading solution for improving population health.

Joco

Seed Round in 2023
Joco is a company that specializes in providing premium light electric vehicles (LEVs) for last-mile delivery services in urban environments. By offering a platform that facilitates the rental of these sustainable bikes, Joco aims to simplify the logistics of transportation for gig workers and businesses. The company’s innovative approach includes FDNY-approved charging cabinets and proprietary technology, which allows clients to enjoy affordable and eco-friendly transportation solutions without the burdens of ownership, storage, or maintenance. With a focus on reducing carbon emissions, Joco is committed to contributing to cleaner air in cities while enhancing the efficiency of urban delivery systems.

Wave Life

Seed Round in 2023
Wave Life is a new kind of mental health platform that makes emotional wellbeing an achievable part of everyday life. The app's mental health coach and toolkit empower users to live each day with intention. Mental health coaching helps to build self-awareness, discover values, and cope with stress.

Champions Round

Series A in 2023
Champions Round, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based company that develops a gaming application focused on football and esports. Founded in 2018, the company aims to enhance the spectator experience for sports fans, particularly targeting Generation Z. Its application allows users to participate in fantasy leagues and tournaments, answer live questions, earn points, and win cash prizes. By facilitating individual participation in leagues without the need for group assembly, Champions Round lowers barriers to entry and encourages wider engagement in sports gaming. The application is available on the App Store, reflecting the company's commitment to accessible and interactive sports entertainment.

Get Spiffy

Series C in 2023
Get Spiffy, Inc. is a mobile service company based in Durham, North Carolina, that specializes in on-demand car washing, detailing, nano-ceramic coating, and oil change services. Founded in 2014, the company utilizes a smartphone application that facilitates both communication and payment for its services. Get Spiffy emphasizes environmental responsibility, ensuring that all car washes are eco-friendly. Through its innovative approach, the company aims to provide convenient and efficient automotive care to customers in the Triangle area and beyond.

Betty

Seed Round in 2023
Betty is a mobile gaming company that develops casual mobile games with real money online casino integration. Its platform offers a range of games, including online casinos, with features like leveling systems, referral prizes, daily bonuses, and safe betting limits.

MoviePass

Seed Round in 2023
MoviePass is a subscription service that gives customers access to movies in theaters in the United States for a fixed monthly fee through a mobile app. The platform lets users browse theatres and showtimes, check into venues using location-based technology, rate films and theatre experiences, and share reviews with peers on social networks. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in New York, it aims to provide access to a broad slate of theatrical releases with no blackout dates, along with discounts offered through the app.

OneRoof

Seed Round in 2023
OneRoof connects people living in the same building to form a resourceful, fun, and supportive neighbor community. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York.

Debbie

Funding Round in 2023
Debbie is a mobile platform that rewards consumers for reaching financial goals by granting points for saving, paying down debt, and improving financial health rather than rewarding spending. The service uses positive reinforcement and sponsorship from banks and financial institutions to drive account openings, loyalty, and deposits while enabling users to connect and track their credit cards and spending accounts. It aims to address financial insecurity by encouraging small, repeatable actions and has helped more than 10,000 people pay off about $1 million in debt and save over $10 million.

Cardino

Series A in 2022
Cardino specializes in operating and developing a consumer-to-business digital platform focused on the buying and selling of secondhand electric vehicles. The company's platform provides an application where sellers can describe their cars, arrange for professional inspections, and have their vehicles purchased by Cardino if they are not sold to other buyers. This process ensures that customers can buy and sell electric cars efficiently and at competitive prices.

Daylight

Series A in 2022
Daylight is a digital banking platform based in West Hollywood, California, specifically designed for the LGBTQ+ community. Founded in 2020, Daylight offers a range of services including prepaid cards, financial tools, and advice tailored to the unique needs of its members. The platform not only facilitates smarter financial habits but also provides cashback rewards for spending at queer bars and allied businesses. By fostering a supportive community, Daylight aims to empower individuals to navigate the financial system effectively and build a secure future without compromise.

Anything World

Seed Round in 2022
Anything World is a London-based technology company founded in 2018 that develops a software platform for real-time creation of virtual 3D worlds. The platform combines artificial intelligence, speech computing, and 3D rendering with behavioral intelligence to enable users to generate and interact with virtual environments through voice and text commands. It supports importing publicly available 3D assets and uses machine learning to animate and mobilize them within the created world. Its products include Rabbids Playground, an augmented reality application that places a virtual pet in the real world, and Speak To Anything, which lets users imagine and converse with creatures.

ThriveFantasy

Series B in 2022
ThriveFantasy is a daily fantasy sports and esports platform established in 2016 and based in New York, United States. The company focuses on top-tier athletes across various sports, aiming to enhance the fantasy sports experience for casual users. ThriveFantasy offers a unique platform centered on prop bets, allowing users to engage with questionnaires related to athletes' performances. Based on the answers provided, users can place bets, creating an interactive environment that combines gameplay with the potential for awards. The company's mission is to democratize fantasy sports, making it more accessible and enjoyable for a broader audience.

Paway

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Paway is a company founded by Jason Meltzer, the former CEO of Wag, aiming to enhance the pet care community for the next generation of pet owners, particularly Gen-Z and Millennials. The company offers a pet tracking application that provides real-time safety alerts and neighborhood tips to ensure the safety of pets during walks. Its platform allows users to create and share pet profiles with a network of caregivers, facilitating communication and sharing of experiences. Paway also includes pet care professionals in its community, providing them with software to help manage and grow their businesses. By connecting pet care professionals with pet parents, Paway addresses consumer demand while lowering the costs of pet care services and fostering loyalty among pet professionals. The platform collects valuable user data, including pet details and location, to further enhance its offerings and community engagement.

Gabbi

Seed Round in 2022
Gabbi is a healthcare technology company that uses AI and clinical research to help women understand and proactively manage their health risks, with a focus on breast cancer risk, prevention, and early detection. The platform offers a lifetime risk assessment, personalized action plans, and virtual care options such as video appointments and chat, along with a community network that supports ongoing engagement and informed decision making.

Vermut

Venture Round in 2022
Vermut is a pioneering social prescription platform dedicated to combating loneliness and empowering older adults aged 55 and above through meaningful real-life social connections. Unlike traditional aging-focused solutions that often emphasize dependency, Vermut enables older adults to create, join, and lead activities within their communities, fostering social engagement and activity. The platform addresses social isolation, a risk factor comparable to smoking, by improving mental and physical well-being and reducing healthcare costs. Designed with accessibility in mind, Vermut is user-friendly for those who may not be tech-savvy, allowing users to discover local activities, connect with like-minded individuals, and form interest-based groups ranging from hiking clubs to volunteering opportunities. With over 100,000 users in Spain and strong engagement metrics, Vermut has demonstrated the scalability of social connections when older adults are at the center of the experience. The company is now expanding into the U.S., partnering with healthcare providers, employers, and community organizations to integrate social engagement into wellness strategies, ultimately transforming how aging is experienced in the modern world.

CarpeDM

Pre Seed Round in 2022
CarpeDM is an online dating community platform designed specifically for singles seeking meaningful relationships with professional Black women. The platform serves as an exclusive member-only space where users can engage in personal matchmaking services. CarpeDM emphasizes a vetted community, ensuring that members meet specific dating criteria and compatibility rankings. Through its innovative video dating application, the company facilitates connections among users, allowing them to explore potential relationships in a supportive and focused environment.

Kafene

Series B in 2022
Kafene is a fintech platform that enables flexible purchase options and underwriting for consumers across a broad range of products, including furniture, appliances, electronics, musical instruments, and jewelry. The company combines data inputs with artificial intelligence and machine learning to underwrite and approve payments through a digital payments ecosystem that includes app-based wallets. It provides near-instantaneous decisioning and ongoing servicing for merchants and customers, offering flexible repayment terms and a no-obligation return option if a consumer cannot continue payments, helping avoid traditional debt traps. By integrating payment processing, underwriting, and servicing, Kafene helps merchants extend credit while giving buyers access to purchases with terms aligned to their credit profile.

Circuit

Series A in 2022
Circuit is a software company that specializes in providing micro-transit services through an application that utilizes all-electric vehicles. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida, Circuit offers a turn-key solution for on-demand transportation. Users can easily book rides through the app, which connects them with efficient drivers, ensuring a responsible and convenient shuttle service. The company's focus on electric vehicles aligns with sustainable transportation goals, promoting eco-friendly travel options for its customers.

Sprocket Games

Seed Round in 2022
Sprocket Games is a game development studio focused on creating cross-platform, social adventure games. The company is dedicated to developing ambitious, story-driven experiences that foster connection among players. Sprocket Games prioritizes the well-being of its developers, aiming to cultivate a supportive and safe work environment that enhances both cultural and technological opportunities. By emphasizing collaboration and shared adventures, Sprocket Games seeks to promote meaningful interactions among players while delivering high-quality gaming experiences.

Noba

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Noba is a tech company developing open global financial systems. It offers a mobile app enabling users to access, hold, send, and receive digital currency, incentivizing organizations to attract and retain talent.

Sunbird Messaging App

Seed Round in 2022
Sunbird is a developer of a communication application designed to enhance messaging experiences. The application allows users to send messages through various platforms, including iMessage, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, SMS, and more, all within a single unified inbox. This integration eliminates the common issue of differing message formats, providing a seamless messaging experience regardless of the platform used. Sunbird emphasizes user security by offering end-to-end encryption and ensuring that user data is not stored on its servers, thus prioritizing privacy and confidentiality. Additionally, the application includes features such as two-factor authentication to further enhance security while maintaining ease of use.

Sonic Wallet ( SonicWallet )

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Sonic Wallet, your comprehensive solution for seamless global payments and the opportunity to earn high interest. Experience the ease of international transactions coupled with the financial advantage of high-yield accounts—all in one user-friendly app, designed to elevate your financial experience.

VersusGame

Series A in 2022
VersusGame is a global mobile gaming platform that enables users to engage with mainstream culture through interactive content. The platform allows participants to test their knowledge by predicting outcomes related to brands, celebrities, and cultural events, fostering an environment of competition and entertainment. Through the VersusGame app, mobile website, and social media channels like Snapchat and Instagram, users can compete in 1v1 matches for cash and prizes. The company also provides a business-to-business model, allowing creators and brands to incorporate gamified content into their own sites, apps, TV shows, and podcasts. By leveraging artificial intelligence, VersusGame enhances content interactivity, ensuring a fun and fair experience for all participants while creating value for both users and content creators.

OYE

Pre Seed Round in 2022
OYE is a wellness app focused on enhancing emotional well-being through mind-body practices and community engagement. The platform offers daily emotional check-ins, personalized goal setting, and mindful notifications to help users transform their emotions into creative actions. Available in both Spanish and English, OYE provides guided reflections and expressive movement practices aimed at shifting moods and improving interpersonal relationships. By fostering a supportive environment, OYE enables members of the Latino community to enhance their mental health, experience personal growth, and build connections regardless of their location.

Neo Financial

Series C in 2022
Neo Financial is a fintech company delivering spending, savings, and rewards services through a secure money-management platform. It issues a Mastercard-based credit card through ATB Financial and offers a savings account via Concentra Bank with CDIC protection. The platform combines card and rewards capabilities with deposit services and inter-account payments, and it emphasizes no monthly fees or minimum balances to help users save and spend seamlessly.

Zoog

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Zoog is a visual communication platform that brings books alive through interactive videos. It offers asynchronous communication experiences with built-in AR masks, filters, sound effects, and animations, enabling users to create engaging content for families.

Nelly

Seed Round in 2022
Nelly provides a tool for medical practices that digitizes patient onboarding, signatures, and payments to reduce administrative workload. The solution collects patient data via a mobile intake, enables secure e-signatures, and offers flexible payment options. It also allows documents and patient data to be transferred to a practice management system and supports sending treatment contracts by SMS or email for signature. By simplifying documentation and payments, Nelly aims to make clinic visits more efficient for both patients and staff, reducing bureaucratic burdens in healthcare.

Boomerang

Seed Round in 2022
Boomerang is a technology-driven service that specializes in the retrieval and return of lost valuables. Through its app, users who have misplaced items can provide descriptions to check if their belongings have been logged by one of Boomerang's partner businesses, which utilize a software platform to manage and organize found items in a user-friendly database. Additionally, Boomerang offers a fully managed service that collects lost items from various businesses, such as airports and stadiums, and securely stores them until they can be reunited with their owners. This comprehensive solution effectively addresses the challenges associated with lost and found items, facilitating the recovery process for individuals and large organizations alike.

Fetch

Series E in 2022
Fetch Rewards, LLC operates a mobile application that enables users to scan their grocery receipts from various retail outlets, including grocery, convenience, drug, liquor, and club stores. Founded in 2012 and based in Madison, Wisconsin, the platform allows users to accumulate points through their purchases, which can then be redeemed for gift cards to various retailers. The app simplifies the savings process for consumers while offering brand partners valuable insights into shopping behaviors and the ability to reward customer loyalty effectively. Fetch Rewards aims to enhance the shopping experience by making it easy to save on everyday purchases.

Playhouse

Seed Round in 2022
Playhouse is a mobile app that enables users to browse video listings of properties for sale, providing clear insights into real estate.

WorkWhile

Series A in 2022
Founded in 2017, WorkWhile is a technology platform that connects skilled hourly laborers with job shifts across industries such as warehousing, light industrial work, delivery services, hospitality, food production, and event management. The platform uses cognitive science and behavioral analysis to match workers' skills, schedules, and locations with suitable jobs. It offers benefits like next-day pay and sick leave credits for its workforce.

Encore Music Technologies

Seed Round in 2022
Encore Music Technologies is an interactive live music platform that enhances the connection between artists and their fans through a mobile application. Launched in 2020 by Kid Cudi, Ian Edelman, and Jonathan Gray, the platform allows artists to preview music, engage in direct communication with fans, and host live-stream concerts. By providing community-centered content and merchandise offerings, Encore aims to create new monetization opportunities for artists while enriching the fan experience. The application facilitates innovative ways for fans to support their favorite musicians, contributing to the sustainability of artists within the live music industry.

Lovewick

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Lovewick is a mobile application designed to enhance relationships by fostering communication, understanding, and shared experiences. It offers personalized question games and community-sourced date ideas, helping couples cultivate appreciation and novelty in their relationships.

Enboarder

Series B in 2022
Enboarder is a digital platform specializing in employee onboarding and engagement. It focuses on enhancing new hire experiences through engaging content delivered directly to their mobile devices from the moment they accept an offer. The platform's workflow engine coaches managers throughout the onboarding process, while allowing HR teams to create and manage personalized workflows independently.

Next Trucking

Venture Round in 2022
NEXT Trucking, Inc. is a logistics technology company that operates an online platform connecting shippers with carriers for freight and cargo transportation. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in El Segundo, California, the company provides a mobile application and web solution featuring a trucking marketplace where truckers can offer their services by posting preferred routes and pay rates. The platform facilitates direct connections between carriers and shippers, enabling efficient pick-up and delivery arrangements while reflecting real-time trucker availability. Additionally, NEXT Trucking offers digital paperwork, fleet management tools, online payment processing, and real-time tracking to enhance operational transparency and efficiency. The company serves a diverse range of clients across North America, including some of the world's leading businesses, and is recognized as a pioneer in the FreightTech sector.

Limbix

Series A in 2021
Limbix is a company dedicated to developing prescription digital therapeutics for adolescent mental health. Their flagship product, SparkRx, is an evidence-based, clinically validated tool designed to treat depression and anxiety in teenagers. Limbix combines clinical expertise with technological innovation to deliver effective mental health treatments.

Jet Media Network

Seed Round in 2021
Jet Media Network develops data-driven, next-generation media networks and creates bespoke mobile destinations that enable direct-to-fan experiences for high-profile athletes and celebrities, while empowering communities through digital platforms.

Get Spiffy

Venture Round in 2021
Get Spiffy, Inc. is a mobile service company based in Durham, North Carolina, that specializes in on-demand car washing, detailing, nano-ceramic coating, and oil change services. Founded in 2014, the company utilizes a smartphone application that facilitates both communication and payment for its services. Get Spiffy emphasizes environmental responsibility, ensuring that all car washes are eco-friendly. Through its innovative approach, the company aims to provide convenient and efficient automotive care to customers in the Triangle area and beyond.

GreenPark Sports

Series B in 2021
Founded in 2018, GreenPark Sports develops and operates an online gaming platform that provides digital experiences and games for sports and esports fans. Its flagship product is a free-to-play mobile game played over the top of sporting events, allowing users to compete as 'Best Fans' of their favorite leagues and teams.

Nelo

Series A in 2021
Nelo is a Mexico City-based company that specializes in developing a mobile application for financial transactions. Founded on April 8, 2019, Nelo offers a digital payment management platform that enables users to track their financial transactions effectively. The platform allows individuals to send and request money while providing a free virtual card with no charges for account opening. This functionality facilitates real-time payment and balance tracking, empowering users to manage their funds in an affordable and secure manner.

Rares.io

Seed Round in 2021
Rares.io operates a social investing platform that enables individuals to invest in the sneaker culture through fractional ownership of rare and collectible sneakers. By offering shares in specific sneakers, Rares eliminates the need for buyers to contend with traditional purchasing challenges, such as long lines or online bots. The platform provides educational resources, including videos and tools, to help users understand the value of their investments based on the unique stories and attributes of each shoe. Sneakers are made available through Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), allowing users to buy and trade shares after the IPO closes. This model not only facilitates investment but also encourages community engagement among sneaker enthusiasts, enabling users to connect, share insights, and trade with one another. By fostering a social environment, Rares.io seeks to create a marketplace that reflects the culture and excitement surrounding sneaker collecting.

Chptr

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Chptr is a mobile-first platform dedicated to memorialization, focusing on collecting, sharing, and preserving the memories of loved ones for future generations. The platform allows users to create lasting legacies by curating a comprehensive narrative of a person's life. It offers features that enable individuals to select personality traits and interests, as well as send questionnaires to family and friends, encouraging contributions of memories and stories. This collaborative approach helps users to memorialize the full spectrum of their loved one's existence, ensuring that their stories can inspire and resonate with future generations.

Mobile Premier League

Series E in 2021
Mobile Premier League is a skill-based eSports platform that enables users to play popular mobile games and compete for real cash prizes. Its app offers a diverse range of arcade, sports, adventure, pool, and cricket games, allowing enthusiasts to showcase their skills, win rewards, and enjoy gaming with friends.

Nifty Games

Series B in 2021
Nifty Games Inc. is a mobile game developer based in San Francisco, California, specializing in the creation of head-to-head sports games. Founded in 2018, the company focuses on delivering quick-session gaming experiences tailored for sports enthusiasts, ranging from casual players to dedicated fans. Nifty Games aims to provide innovative and competitive gameplay by partnering with leading sports licenses, ensuring authentic experiences that resonate with a broad global audience. The company's offerings are designed for mobile and digital platforms, catering to the growing demand for engaging, free-to-play sports games.

Allset Technologies

Series C in 2021
Allset Technologies, Inc., commonly known as Allset, is a technology company that operates a mobile application designed to connect restaurants with local diners. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Allset allows users to easily find nearby restaurants, place orders in advance, and pay for their meals without the need for waiting. The platform emphasizes commission-free transactions for restaurants, enabling them to provide online ordering and contactless dining solutions. Additionally, Allset features a rewards program that offers cashback on orders, alongside user-friendly menus and designated pickup areas. The company's focus is on facilitating convenient and efficient dining experiences for users, thereby supporting local restaurants and enhancing customer engagement in busy areas.

MealMe

Seed Round in 2021
MealMe is a food delivery platform that leverages artificial intelligence to streamline the ordering process from a vast network of restaurants, grocery stores, and retail outlets across the US and Canada. With its Universal Point of Sale API, MealMe provides access to real-time data on over 700 million products from more than one million merchants, offering valuable insights into menus and inventory for competitive pricing intelligence. The platform enables users to compare delivery times and costs from various providers while also allowing for bookings and reservations. MealMe's innovative technology facilitates the integration of product ordering directly into websites or applications, granting businesses the ability to manage their own checkout processes effectively. By focusing on user preferences and enhancing the food discovery experience, MealMe aims to connect consumers with a diverse range of dining and grocery options.

Overplay

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Overplay is a venture-backed startup that provides a platform enabling users to create, share, and play casual mobile games quickly and without any coding experience. The company's innovative game engine utilizes artificial intelligence to transform passive video content into interactive experiences, allowing users to engage with videos in a more dynamic way. Overplay's technology supports the development of various game types, including racing, jumping, and drone piloting, offering brands the ability to create playable game advertisements based on their video content. This approach significantly reduces the cost and time needed to produce interactive media, making content more entertaining and engaging for users.

Crescent Health

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Crescent Health is working to make sleep health accessible to all. It hastens the development of individual health, beginning with sleep. They are employed by meet sleep coach. Connecting a sleep monitor to an app get monthly customized sleep plans, track sleep health, and find the ideal schedule.

Cabana

Series A in 2021
Cabana operates a fleet of upscale, custom-made mobile hotel rooms designed to provide travelers with flexibility and comfort. Utilizing 2019 Ford Transit vans, the company offers a unique lodging experience that combines luxury amenities with the freedom to travel anywhere. Each mobile hotel room is thoughtfully designed with high-quality features such as a comfortable bed, ample storage, and a bathroom, all tailored for an optimal stay in a compact space. Cabana enhances the travel experience through its technology-enabled app, which allows users to reserve, check in, and check out of their accommodations without the need for in-person interactions. This approach not only offers the convenience of traditional lodging but also embodies the essence of luxury van life, enabling travelers to enjoy a premium experience on the road.

Tiny Organics

Series A in 2021
Tiny Organics is a New York‑based company that creates 100% organic, nutrient‑rich baby and toddler meals. Using a digital platform, parents complete a quiz to receive personalized meal recommendations, which are then delivered directly to their door. The company’s menu features a wide variety of flavors, each formulated by neonatal nutritionists and Michelin‑starred chefs to support developmental milestones while limiting added sugars and salt. Products are prepared with plant‑based ingredients and contain no more than five grams of natural sugar per serving. Tiny Organics has been highlighted in national media and supported by prominent investors.

ShopShops

Series B in 2021
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.

Kafene

Series A in 2021
Kafene is a fintech platform that enables flexible purchase options and underwriting for consumers across a broad range of products, including furniture, appliances, electronics, musical instruments, and jewelry. The company combines data inputs with artificial intelligence and machine learning to underwrite and approve payments through a digital payments ecosystem that includes app-based wallets. It provides near-instantaneous decisioning and ongoing servicing for merchants and customers, offering flexible repayment terms and a no-obligation return option if a consumer cannot continue payments, helping avoid traditional debt traps. By integrating payment processing, underwriting, and servicing, Kafene helps merchants extend credit while giving buyers access to purchases with terms aligned to their credit profile.

Greg

Seed Round in 2021
Greg is changing the way humans live alongside plants. We believe that everyone should understand how plants work and be able to participate in solutions to the existential challenges our planet is facing, from food system insecurity to collapsing ecosystems. We've started by creating a delightful mobile app that helps people grow thriving plants. Our community has grown from 100 beta users in August 2020 to over 50,000 active users today. Plants have been watered with Greg over 1M times, and partners like The Sill and over 100 other retailers have started sharing Greg to help their customers care for newly-purchased plants.

Super

Series C in 2021
Super Home Inc. offers a subscription-based service designed to assist homeowners with care and repair for their properties. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company serves members in Washington, DC, and Maryland. Super provides coverage for repairs and replacements of appliances and home systems that experience breakdowns. Users can conveniently access services through various devices, including desktop and mobile platforms. Additionally, Super's maintenance schedule helps homeowners understand their property's needs, ensuring they receive timely assistance without incurring high costs.

Shappi

Seed Round in 2021
Shappi facilitates international shopping for Latin American consumers by connecting them with verified travelers returning from the U.S. The platform enables affordable and reliable delivery of products ordered online, eliminating high shipping costs and logistical challenges.

Sanctuary

Seed Round in 2021
Sanctuary is a mystical products and services company that creates and delivers astrology-based experiences and tools for millennial audiences. The company develops a mobile application and related services that provide daily personalized horoscopes, live birth chart readings, and insights from real astrologers, along with tarot readings and customized forecasts. Through its platform, Sanctuary blends astrology, AI-powered chatbot features, and other mystical experiences to offer users guidance and entertainment as they explore astrology and related metaphysical tools.

UrbanStems

Series C in 2021
UrbanStems Inc. is a Washington, D.C.-based company that specializes in on-demand flower delivery services. Founded in 2014, it offers a variety of fresh flowers and seasonal stems for different occasions, along with floral arrangements tailored for businesses. UrbanStems provides hand-crafted bouquets that are designed for quick delivery, often arriving within minutes to the recipient's location. The company's offerings include personalized notes and specific care instructions for each arrangement, enhancing the gifting experience. Additionally, UrbanStems features a subscription service for regular flower deliveries and provides an iOS application for convenient ordering. The company's services are available in major cities such as New York, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C.

Genies

Series B in 2021
Genies empowers individuals to create personalized digital avatars for expression across social media and messaging platforms. It offers tools for users to design avatars, avatar fashion lines, worlds, and interactive experiences, enabling brands to drive engagement through exclusive digital goods.

Whatifi

Convertible Note in 2021
Whatifi develops an interactive video-streaming platform that enables users to watch movies together on their phones, making decisions that shape the story's outcome. It combines elements of user-generated filmmaking with high-quality production values.

Upaway

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Upaway is a travel agency app that offers on-demand trip support, combining travel organization tools with personalized assistance. The platform enables users to securely store and collaborate on travel-related documents, ensuring easy access across various trips and travel plans. It provides human trip support, assisting customers in finding suitable accommodations, making eco-friendly travel choices, and addressing issues such as lost luggage or flight delays. Additionally, Upaway delivers personalized safety updates for every destination, enhancing the overall travel experience and ensuring that customers can navigate their journeys with confidence and ease.

Oath Care

Seed Round in 2021
Oath Care is developing an innovative model of group-based, continuous healthcare aimed at improving health outcomes for children. The company has created an online platform that connects medical providers with families, fostering intimate connections and shared experiences among parents. This platform offers a range of support options, including group chat and one-on-one video calls, allowing patients to access both medical and emotional assistance tailored to their individual needs. By prioritizing collaboration and communication, Oath Care seeks to enhance the overall healthcare experience for the next generation.

Bansho

Seed Round in 2021
Bansho is a New York City-based company founded in 2020 that specializes in live learning solutions aimed at enhancing children's educational experiences while supporting busy parents. The company offers a learning application that connects families with a vetted network of educators, learning coaches, and content creators. Bansho empowers parents to customize their children's learning preferences by providing access to a variety of educational resources, including text, video, and audio messaging with dedicated learning partners. This approach not only facilitates enjoyable learning experiences for children but also equips parents with valuable insights to monitor their kids' progress, fostering confidence and engagement in their educational journeys.

Daylight

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Daylight is a digital banking platform based in West Hollywood, California, specifically designed for the LGBTQ+ community. Founded in 2020, Daylight offers a range of services including prepaid cards, financial tools, and advice tailored to the unique needs of its members. The platform not only facilitates smarter financial habits but also provides cashback rewards for spending at queer bars and allied businesses. By fostering a supportive community, Daylight aims to empower individuals to navigate the financial system effectively and build a secure future without compromise.

Cleo

Series C in 2021
Cleo Labs, Inc. is a family support platform that offers pregnancy consultancy and parenthood guidance services to working parents. The company provides a range of consultation services, including lactation support, birth preparation, child wellness, and sleep consulting, as well as career coaching and immediate post-birth assistance. Cleo's mobile application connects families with certified care practitioners, facilitating their journey from fertility through parenting children up to age five. By partnering with employers, Cleo aims to enhance workplace culture, improve employee retention, and foster diverse and inclusive environments. The company operates globally, serving clients in over 50 countries and has collaborated with notable organizations such as eBay and LinkedIn. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, Cleo was previously known as Instacare Group, Inc. before rebranding in 2018.

Breathwrk

Seed Round in 2021
Breathwrk develops a mobile application offering science-backed guided breathing exercises. Users can manage mental wellness by reducing anxiety, improving sleep, enhancing focus, and boosting energy.

Phood

Funding Round in 2021
Phood is a developer of a payment API platform that facilitates the use of college meal plan dollars for food orders through third-party delivery applications. By integrating with existing delivery services such as Uber, Instacart, DoorDash, and Postmates, Phood enables college students to utilize their student cards as a payment method, regardless of their location. This innovation not only enhances convenience for students but also promotes financial transparency in their dining options. Through its technology, Phood effectively bridges the gap between campus dining and public food services.

Z1

Seed Round in 2021
Founded in 2020 by experienced entrepreneurs, Z1 is a digital banking app designed specifically for teenagers and young adults. It offers financial education, gamification, instant payments, peer-to-peer transfers, and personal finance management tools, empowering users to manage their money responsibly with no hidden fees.

ZenSports

Series A in 2021
ZenSports is a mobile sports betting platform enabling users to create and accept bets without needing a centralized bookmaker. It offers traditional sports betting, peer-to-peer wagering with custom odds, supporting both fiat and cryptocurrency transactions. Users can bet against the house or engage in peer-to-peer betting via its marketplace. ZenSports holds a sports betting license in Tennessee.

Songclip (Audiobyte)

Venture Round in 2021
Songclip™ is a new licensed music format built specifically for texting, social posts, and quick communication. Songclip’s multi-patented networked product solution, the Songclip API, integrates seamlessly into social platforms, mobile apps, and virtual marketplaces to drive expression, monetization, and music streaming. Songclip operates the world’s foremost searchable library of 5-30 second meta-tagged music clips, in partnership with the music industry. For more information, visit songclip.com

West Tenth

Seed Round in 2021
West Tenth is a digital marketplace and mobile app that connects local entrepreneurs, particularly home-based businesses, with customers in their communities. It enables women to start or grow home-based ventures and provides access to a range of locally produced services, including home baking, photography, organizing, baby sleep consulting, floristry, and more. The platform also features offerings in home decor, event planning, and personal care, helping small business owners reach a broader audience and helping customers discover unique, locally made products and services.

Fuzzy

Series B in 2021
Fuzzy, established in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, is a pet healthcare startup offering subscription-based services. It aims to make pet care accessible, affordable, and convenient. Through its mobile application, Fuzzy provides 24/7 veterinary consultations via chat and video. Additionally, it offers home delivery of pet essentials such as medications, supplements, and food for dogs and cats. The company's mission is to cater to the personalized needs of pets, allowing owners to manage their pets' health from home. Notable investors include Precursor Ventures, Eniac Ventures, and Matrix Partners.

MealMe

Pre Seed Round in 2021
MealMe is a food delivery platform that leverages artificial intelligence to streamline the ordering process from a vast network of restaurants, grocery stores, and retail outlets across the US and Canada. With its Universal Point of Sale API, MealMe provides access to real-time data on over 700 million products from more than one million merchants, offering valuable insights into menus and inventory for competitive pricing intelligence. The platform enables users to compare delivery times and costs from various providers while also allowing for bookings and reservations. MealMe's innovative technology facilitates the integration of product ordering directly into websites or applications, granting businesses the ability to manage their own checkout processes effectively. By focusing on user preferences and enhancing the food discovery experience, MealMe aims to connect consumers with a diverse range of dining and grocery options.

Brave Care

Series A in 2021
Brave Care operates pediatric primary and urgent care clinics in Oregon and Texas, offering both emergency and non‑emergency services. The clinics provide treatment for common childhood conditions such as allergies, asthma, ear pain, fever, minor fractures, and urinary tract infections, as well as on‑site laboratory and X‑ray services. A team of pediatric doctors and medical professionals delivers care in a child‑friendly environment designed to reduce the stress and cost associated with emergency medicine. The company also offers a website and mobile app that give parents nationwide access to pediatric advice and support. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Brave Care focuses on improving access to quality pediatric care.

Perksy

Seed Round in 2021
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.

Buildbox

Series C in 2021
Buildbox is a software company based in Los Angeles that empowers users to create mobile games and interactive experiences without programming knowledge. Its flagship product, also named Buildbox, enables users to design, build, and share their creations on various platforms.

Sēkr

Seed Round in 2021
Sēkr is a crowdsourced mobile platform making every step of the outdoor travel planning experience easier, safer, and more social. The company is creating an inclusive community through access to 50K+ campsites, including the nation’s largest database of free campsites, and local outdoor events.

Wally Health

Seed Round in 2020
Wally Health is a personalized dental care provider that offers expert-led services in the comfort of patients' homes. Founded in 2019 by Stipe Latkovic and Tyler Burnett in Boston, Massachusetts, the company leverages technology to improve dental care accessibility. Wally Health aims to connect clients with top dentists while maintaining clear and affordable pricing. By focusing on user-friendly design and enhanced engagement between patients and healthcare professionals, Wally Health strives to simplify and enhance the dental care experience for its clients.

Jackpocket

Series C in 2020
Jackpocket, Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2013 that operates a mobile application enabling users to buy official state lottery tickets conveniently. The app, available on iOS and Android devices, serves as a licensed third-party lottery courier, allowing players to order tickets for their preferred games, check results, participate in lottery pools to increase their chances of winning, and receive alerts for any winnings. The platform promotes a secure and responsible approach to lottery participation, having facilitated over $450 million in lottery prizes, including a record-breaking $9.4 million win in New Jersey. Jackpocket operates in numerous states, including Arizona, New York, and Texas, with plans to expand into more markets.

Caliber

Seed Round in 2020
Caliber is transforming fitness coaching by making it accessible to the majority who lack adequate physical activity. Through its platform, Caliber connects users with top coaches, enabling personalized workouts via a highly-rated app and integrating fitness/nutrition data for tailored experiences. On average, members achieve at least a 20% improvement in body composition within three months.

Blueboard

Series A in 2020
Blueboard Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in an employee recognition and incentives platform designed for the modern workplace. Founded in 2012, Blueboard allows organizations to reward employees through a selection of curated experiential rewards, such as skydiving, wine tasting, and spa treatments, rather than traditional cash bonuses or gift cards. The platform simplifies the recognition process, enabling employers to acknowledge their employees' contributions with just a few clicks. Additionally, Blueboard develops a mobile application that facilitates the seamless delivery of these rewards. The company aims to enhance employee engagement and recognition, making the process both memorable and meaningful.

Thirty Madison

Series B in 2020
Thirty Madison is a digital health company specializing in personalized treatments for chronic conditions. It operates platforms like Keeps (hair loss), Cove (migraines), Picnic (allergies), Facet (skin conditions), and Nurx (sexual health). Founded in 2016, it aims to empower individuals with accessible, effective care tailored to their specific needs.

Varo Bank

Series D in 2020
Varo Money, Inc. is a digital bank based in San Francisco, California, that offers a range of online banking products and services, including bank and savings accounts, checking accounts, and overdraft protection. Established in 2015 and known for being the only U.S. consumer fintech with a national bank charter, Varo aims to serve as a comprehensive banking partner for millions of Americans, especially those seeking better financial solutions. The company combines fintech innovation with the security of a chartered bank, providing tools and insights to enhance financial resilience for its customers. Varo's platform also includes features such as spending analysis, real-time budgeting, cash flow forecasts, direct deposits, and online bill payments, all designed to empower users to make informed financial decisions and improve their overall financial well-being.
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