Boomerang
Seed Round in 2024
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.
Daki operates a mobile application that functions as a digital supermarket, offering daily essentials and facilitating home deliveries. Users can conveniently shop for groceries and other necessities through the platform.
Yunmanman Lengyun
Series B in 2023
Yunmanman Lengyun is a cloud computing, big data, mobile Internet and artificial intelligence based domestic freight dispatching platform.
Animoca Brands
Convertible Note in 2022
Animoca Brands is a venture capital firm focused on driving digital property rights to gamers and internet users through non-fungible tokens (NFTs). It leverages gamification and blockchain technology to develop, market, and invest in mobile applications, games, and additional products centered around educational learning, ensuring transparency, security, and new business models.
9 Count, Inc. is a company based in Venice, California, founded in 2018, that focuses on developing online community applications tailored for Generation Z. One of its primary offerings is Wink, a social networking platform designed to facilitate connections and friendships among users worldwide. The company aims to create engaging community experiences by enabling individuals to share, connect, and interact through various social media features, including posting, liking, sharing, and tagging their experiences.
Stori, established in 2017 and headquartered in Vienna, Virginia, is a technology-driven financial services provider. It specializes in using artificial intelligence to offer inclusive financial products, primarily digital credit cards, to underserved middle- and emerging middle-class customers. Stori's platform connects consumers with personal loan officers, assists in product selection based on financial situations, and guides users through the loan application process. Additionally, it aims to simplify and secure financial management by offering a unified mobile application for borrowing, saving, and investing.
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Modak is a US-based fintech platform that blends financial education, gamification, and community features to help teens and young adults build financial literacy and achieve financial independence. The platform operates a gamified ecosystem that includes teen cards and a checking account, offers cashback rewards, and delivers learning content on money management. It also enables users to manage family financial goals and to-do lists within one experience, integrating banking services with interactive learning and social elements to empower youth with practical money skills.
Founded in 2019 by former Snap engineers, BUD is a Singapore-based company building an open metaverse gaming platform. It connects millions of user-generated virtual worlds created by its community of creators. Since its launch in November 2021, BUD has become a top social app in over 38 countries, facilitating the creation and trade of millions of 3D content.
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.
Cocos is a developer and provider of gaming software, specializing in an open-source engine designed for game developers and industry users. The company offers a comprehensive platform that allows developers to build, distribute, monetize, and analyze their games efficiently. Its products include an open-source engine framework and a versatile game engine, which enables the creation of compatible games across multiple major platforms, including Windows, Facebook, HTML5, iOS, and Android. This integrated approach supports developers throughout the entire game development process, enhancing their ability to reach diverse audiences and optimize game performance.
Rupeek
Venture Round in 2022
Rupeek is a financial services company that operates an online lending platform specializing in gold loans and personal loans. The platform is designed to provide consumers with simplified and affordable lending solutions, focusing on credit risk assessment. Rupeek aims to enhance financial inclusion by offering transparent and accessible financial products. Customers can apply for loans by submitting basic identity and address proof, which allows for quick document verification and efficient processing. This streamlined approach enables consumers to receive loan disbursements within an hour, making the borrowing experience faster and more convenient.
Addi is a technology company that provides consumer credit and point-of-sale financing solutions. Its application enables customers to apply for credit at the moment of purchase at partner retailers and to pay for purchases in interest-free installments, supporting affordable financing for shopping needs and expanding digital commerce.
Single Tavern
Seed Round in 2021
Single Tavern is a dating and social gathering application that helps in building relationships.
Fuse is an innovative insurance app designed to streamline various insurance activities for users. It serves as a platform that connects a range of insurance products from multiple companies, allowing individuals to easily register as partners, compare different policies, and select the most suitable options for their needs. The app emphasizes a fast, secure, and paperless approach to insurance, providing clients with reliable services that protect their futures. With a focus on user convenience, Fuse aims to simplify the insurance process and enhance accessibility to essential coverage.
Stori, established in 2017 and headquartered in Vienna, Virginia, is a technology-driven financial services provider. It specializes in using artificial intelligence to offer inclusive financial products, primarily digital credit cards, to underserved middle- and emerging middle-class customers. Stori's platform connects consumers with personal loan officers, assists in product selection based on financial situations, and guides users through the loan application process. Additionally, it aims to simplify and secure financial management by offering a unified mobile application for borrowing, saving, and investing.
Addi is a technology company that provides consumer credit and point-of-sale financing solutions. Its application enables customers to apply for credit at the moment of purchase at partner retailers and to pay for purchases in interest-free installments, supporting affordable financing for shopping needs and expanding digital commerce.
Founded in 2019 by former Snap engineers, BUD is a Singapore-based company building an open metaverse gaming platform. It connects millions of user-generated virtual worlds created by its community of creators. Since its launch in November 2021, BUD has become a top social app in over 38 countries, facilitating the creation and trade of millions of 3D content.
Fuse is an innovative insurance app designed to streamline various insurance activities for users. It serves as a platform that connects a range of insurance products from multiple companies, allowing individuals to easily register as partners, compare different policies, and select the most suitable options for their needs. The app emphasizes a fast, secure, and paperless approach to insurance, providing clients with reliable services that protect their futures. With a focus on user convenience, Fuse aims to simplify the insurance process and enhance accessibility to essential coverage.
Revery
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Revery is a pioneering company dedicated to making mental wellness affordable and accessible through innovative gaming technology. It aims to challenge traditional healthcare norms by providing an engaging mobile gaming platform that combines game thinking with critical wellness strategies, enabling users to manage their mental health effectively.
Shanghai PETKIT Network Technology Co., Ltd., founded in 2013, specializes in developing and manufacturing innovative pet care products. Based in Shanghai, China, the company offers a diverse range of smart devices designed to enhance the health and well-being of pets. Its product lineup includes smart feeders, antibacterial bowls, drinking fountains, and pet monitoring devices that track activity levels, calorie consumption, and overall health. Additionally, Petkit provides a mobile application that integrates with its smart devices, allowing pet owners to monitor their pets' behaviors and health metrics conveniently. By combining technology with pet care, Petkit aims to simplify pet management for owners while ensuring the welfare of their animals.
QANDA(Mathpresso)
Series C in 2021
Mathpresso, Inc. is an educational technology company based in Seoul, South Korea, established in 2015. It operates Qanda, a data-driven platform that leverages artificial intelligence and optical character recognition (OCR) technology to assist students with their studies. Users can take a photo of a question or problem, which the platform then analyzes to provide solutions and explanations. Qanda covers a wide range of subjects, including mathematics, Korean history, social studies, and science. The platform is designed to facilitate learning by allowing students to engage with tutors and access answers in real time. As of this year, Qanda has attracted over one million users in South Korea, making it a significant resource for students seeking help with homework and exam preparation.
Idwall Technology LTDA is a Brazilian company founded in July 2016, headquartered in São Paulo. It specializes in developing artificial intelligence software for identity verification and document validation. The company's platform offers a range of customizable tools that automate the verification processes for businesses, helping them save time and resources while reducing the risk of fraud and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Key features of Idwall's technology include document validation, optical character recognition, facial recognition, background checks, and a mobile SDK. Its solutions are designed to enhance user authentication and facilitate real-time data verification by matching users’ identities with public records. Idwall serves a diverse clientele, including large banks, retail companies, and transportation firms, providing a comprehensive approach to identity management.
Rupeek is a financial services company that operates an online lending platform specializing in gold loans and personal loans. The platform is designed to provide consumers with simplified and affordable lending solutions, focusing on credit risk assessment. Rupeek aims to enhance financial inclusion by offering transparent and accessible financial products. Customers can apply for loans by submitting basic identity and address proof, which allows for quick document verification and efficient processing. This streamlined approach enables consumers to receive loan disbursements within an hour, making the borrowing experience faster and more convenient.
Otter.ai is a company that develops an AI-based application for everyday conversations. Its Otter mobile and web app allows users to store, search, and share voice conversations, managing them like text messages or emails. The platform uses AI-powered speech recognition to transcribe conversations with multiple participants and in challenging acoustic environments. It is used by individuals, teams, and educational users to create collaborative notes from meetings, interviews, and lectures. Otter supports real-time transcripts, speaker identification, keyword extraction, and searchable notes with text, audio, and images; notes can be shared or exported and accessed across devices. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Los Altos, California.
Zhuizhi Technology
Series A in 2021
Zhuizhi Technology specializes in providing technology services tailored for fast-selling retail companies, focusing on smart retail integrated solutions. The company offers a range of products, including payment access services, mobile management assistant applets, and smart cash registers, all designed to facilitate intelligent management and enhance sales efficiency for retailers. Zhuizhi Technology's expertise encompasses store digitization, optimization of offline to online traffic, precision marketing for members, and improvements in both shopping experiences and store floor efficiency. By addressing the needs of the retail industry through innovative solutions for middle and front desk operations, Zhuizhi Technology supports merchants in managing their businesses effectively.
Grab is a Southeast Asia-based mobile platform that integrates ride-hailing, food and grocery delivery, and financial services, connecting drivers, merchants, and customers through a single app. It operates in Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Myanmar, and holds a leading market share in ride-hailing and food delivery, with 89% of revenue derived from these core businesses. The company also offers payments, consumer loans, and enterprise financial services. It charges commissions to both riders and merchants as it links them with consumers. Founded in 2012 by Anthony Tan and Tan Hooi Ling, Grab is headquartered in Singapore and maintains offices in Seattle, Beijing, Bangalore, Jakarta, and Vietnam. In 2024, Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia together contributed more than 70% of revenue.
Grab Financial Group
Series A in 2021
Grab Financial Group provides financial services across payments, rewards, lending, and insurance. A seamless point-of-sale (POS) system for merchants and a trusted mobile wallet of choice in Southeast Asia for payments such as in-store purchases, Grab transactions, and fund transfers.
Founded in 2019 by former Snap engineers, BUD is a Singapore-based company building an open metaverse gaming platform. It connects millions of user-generated virtual worlds created by its community of creators. Since its launch in November 2021, BUD has become a top social app in over 38 countries, facilitating the creation and trade of millions of 3D content.
Full Truck Alliance
Venture Round in 2020
Full Truck Alliance is a Chinese company that operates a platform connecting shippers with truckers to facilitate the transportation of goods over various distances and cargo weights. The company provides comprehensive services to both shippers and truckers through its mobile and web platforms. Its primary source of revenue comes from the use of these platforms for freight matching services, as well as additional value-added services. By streamlining the logistics process, Full Truck Alliance aims to enhance efficiency in freight transportation within the region.
Wanwu Dezhi
Series C in 2020
The Wanwu Dezhi app is an e-commerce platform that offers a wide range of mobile Internet services, including Wenwan handicraft transactions, expert online treasure appraisal, and the Guofeng life community. It is dedicated to breaking down industry barriers and using the transparency of the Internet to establish and improve industry standards and efficiency. It provides users with cost-effective and high-quality cultural and entertainment products and a high-quality shopping experience through its three core services of live streaming, bidding, and one-price (distribution), while also providing a large number of commodities and a convenient online trading platform for merchants to buy and sell goods.
Exer Labs
Seed Round in 2020
Exer Labs uses AI on mobile and tablet devices as well as computer vision to help fitness users experience a more interactive and affordable at-home workout.
Shanghai PETKIT Network Technology Co., Ltd., founded in 2013, specializes in developing and manufacturing innovative pet care products. Based in Shanghai, China, the company offers a diverse range of smart devices designed to enhance the health and well-being of pets. Its product lineup includes smart feeders, antibacterial bowls, drinking fountains, and pet monitoring devices that track activity levels, calorie consumption, and overall health. Additionally, Petkit provides a mobile application that integrates with its smart devices, allowing pet owners to monitor their pets' behaviors and health metrics conveniently. By combining technology with pet care, Petkit aims to simplify pet management for owners while ensuring the welfare of their animals.
Kuaidian Yuedu
Series C in 2020
Kuaidian Yuedu offers a story reading app.
PlushCare
Series B in 2020
PlushCare, Inc. is a telemedicine provider based in San Francisco, California, specializing in virtual primary care and mental health treatment services. Founded in 2013, the company offers a technology platform that enables patients to connect with board-certified doctors via video chat for diagnoses, treatment plans, and prescriptions. PlushCare's services cater to various medical needs, including chronic conditions and urgent care, allowing users to easily schedule online appointments. The platform has garnered a positive reputation, serving over 100,000 patients and achieving a high Net Promoter Score, reflecting strong customer satisfaction. Additionally, PlushCare has been involved in developing at-home Coronavirus testing solutions, further contributing to its commitment to accessible healthcare.
Rupeek is a financial services company that operates an online lending platform specializing in gold loans and personal loans. The platform is designed to provide consumers with simplified and affordable lending solutions, focusing on credit risk assessment. Rupeek aims to enhance financial inclusion by offering transparent and accessible financial products. Customers can apply for loans by submitting basic identity and address proof, which allows for quick document verification and efficient processing. This streamlined approach enables consumers to receive loan disbursements within an hour, making the borrowing experience faster and more convenient.
Otter.ai
Venture Round in 2020
Otter.ai is a company that develops an AI-based application for everyday conversations. Its Otter mobile and web app allows users to store, search, and share voice conversations, managing them like text messages or emails. The platform uses AI-powered speech recognition to transcribe conversations with multiple participants and in challenging acoustic environments. It is used by individuals, teams, and educational users to create collaborative notes from meetings, interviews, and lectures. Otter supports real-time transcripts, speaker identification, keyword extraction, and searchable notes with text, audio, and images; notes can be shared or exported and accessed across devices. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Los Altos, California.
Kikoff
Venture Round in 2020
Kikoff is a personal finance platform that helps users build credit histories and improve credit scores. Through a web and mobile app, it provides tools to build credit, save, monitor credit scores and reports, and access funds by paying back monthly to establish a payment history. The platform emphasizes turning credit builders into reliable borrowers and offers AI-powered products to help users build credit, reduce debt, save on bills, and access money, enabling individuals to take control of their financial future. Kikoff was founded in 2019 and is based in San Francisco.
Wanwu Dezhi
Series A in 2019
The Wanwu Dezhi app is an e-commerce platform that offers a wide range of mobile Internet services, including Wenwan handicraft transactions, expert online treasure appraisal, and the Guofeng life community. It is dedicated to breaking down industry barriers and using the transparency of the Internet to establish and improve industry standards and efficiency. It provides users with cost-effective and high-quality cultural and entertainment products and a high-quality shopping experience through its three core services of live streaming, bidding, and one-price (distribution), while also providing a large number of commodities and a convenient online trading platform for merchants to buy and sell goods.
Kikoff is a personal finance platform that helps users build credit histories and improve credit scores. Through a web and mobile app, it provides tools to build credit, save, monitor credit scores and reports, and access funds by paying back monthly to establish a payment history. The platform emphasizes turning credit builders into reliable borrowers and offers AI-powered products to help users build credit, reduce debt, save on bills, and access money, enabling individuals to take control of their financial future. Kikoff was founded in 2019 and is based in San Francisco.
Allume is a provider of an on-demand personal shopping platform focused on helping busy women discover clothing and accessories that enhance their confidence and style. By combining data science with human interaction, Allume offers a personalized shopping experience that connects women with expert stylists who share similar tastes. This approach enables the platform to match users with clothing and accessories tailored to their body type, budget, and personal style, thereby facilitating a more efficient and satisfying shopping experience. Allume's mission centers on empowering women to make informed fashion choices that align with their individual needs and preferences.
Dooluu is a social application designed specifically for parents and family members to capture and share significant moments in the growth and development of children. The platform allows users to easily upload and store videos and pictures, ensuring that cherished memories can be viewed and appreciated by relatives and friends, even from a distance. Additionally, Dooluu serves as an interactive tool for homeschooling, especially in early childhood development, by enabling family members to engage with daily updates from teachers and understand the dynamics of their child's educational experience. The app prioritizes the safety of users' files through cloud storage, ensuring that these valuable memories are securely preserved.
ByteDance
Venture Round in 2019
ByteDance develops global digital content platforms like TikTok and Douyin, fostering user connection and creativity through short videos. It also offers enterprise collaboration tools and AI services, driven by advanced recommendation engines.
Tala is a global fintech company focused on providing accessible financial services to underserved populations in emerging markets. Its mobile app offers instant credit, payments, savings, and transfers, bridging the gap between digital and cash ecosystems. Tala uses advanced data science and machine learning to assess creditworthiness in real-time, enabling customers without formal credit histories to access personalized credit lines.
Ecloud (Nanjing) Information and Technology
Venture Round in 2019
Ecloud (Nanjing) Information and Technology Co., Ltd. (随身移动) is a company focused on research and development of mobile applications, time management and phone-based software research and development, and providing of portable universal application service for the all-platform smart-phone users. Its products include pink calendar, Chinese lunar calendars, and more.
Ecloud is focused on making software development more professional, efficient and customized according to demands of the users.
Yellow
Venture Round in 2019
Yellow is a micro-mobility platform based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, offering dockless bike and e-scooter sharing services. Founded in 2017 by experienced entrepreneurs, Yellow allows users to book and drop off bikes or scooters anywhere via its mobile application, aiming to improve traffic circulation and daily commuting efficiency in urban centers. The company is a leading player in the Latin American micro-mobility market.
WildTangent
Venture Round in 2019
WildTangent is a prominent global technology company specializing in the distribution and monetization of mobile and online applications, having delivered over 20 billion apps. The company develops a variety of video games, including single-player and multiplayer titles across multiple genres such as role-playing, adventure, shooting, casual, board, puzzle, racing, and sports, catering to users of all ages on personal computers and mobile devices. Additionally, WildTangent operates a comprehensive digital advertising platform and entertainment services. Its latest innovation, Application Platform Management (AMP), streamlines app management for device manufacturers and mobile operators. The company's technology is utilized by notable clients, including major telecom and hardware brands.
Dooluu is a social application designed specifically for parents and family members to capture and share significant moments in the growth and development of children. The platform allows users to easily upload and store videos and pictures, ensuring that cherished memories can be viewed and appreciated by relatives and friends, even from a distance. Additionally, Dooluu serves as an interactive tool for homeschooling, especially in early childhood development, by enabling family members to engage with daily updates from teachers and understand the dynamics of their child's educational experience. The app prioritizes the safety of users' files through cloud storage, ensuring that these valuable memories are securely preserved.
Tangdou is a Chinese company that specializes in providing online dance lessons, particularly for senior citizens. Headquartered in China, Tangdou operates a mobile application that allows users to watch and upload dance videos. This platform enables users to learn a variety of dance styles from the convenience of their homes, catering specifically to the interests and needs of older adults. Through its innovative approach, Tangdou aims to promote physical activity and social engagement among seniors, enhancing their quality of life through dance.
HotelTonight
Venture Round in 2019
HotelTonight, Inc. is a mobile application designed for booking same-day hotel accommodations, specializing in last-minute deals for unsold rooms. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the platform provides a marketplace that allows hotels to fill last-minute vacancies that would otherwise remain unoccupied. Users can easily access these discounted rates through their smartphones and tablets, making it a convenient option for business travelers, leisure travelers, and locals alike. The application enables bookings for rooms up to 100 days in advance, catering to various travel needs while ensuring significant savings for its customers. As of April 2019, HotelTonight operates as a subsidiary of Airbnb, Inc.
Kuaidian Yuedu
Venture Round in 2019
Kuaidian Yuedu offers a story reading app.
Wanwu Dezhi
Venture Round in 2019
The Wanwu Dezhi app is an e-commerce platform that offers a wide range of mobile Internet services, including Wenwan handicraft transactions, expert online treasure appraisal, and the Guofeng life community. It is dedicated to breaking down industry barriers and using the transparency of the Internet to establish and improve industry standards and efficiency. It provides users with cost-effective and high-quality cultural and entertainment products and a high-quality shopping experience through its three core services of live streaming, bidding, and one-price (distribution), while also providing a large number of commodities and a convenient online trading platform for merchants to buy and sell goods.
Shanghai PETKIT Network Technology Co., Ltd., founded in 2013, specializes in developing and manufacturing innovative pet care products. Based in Shanghai, China, the company offers a diverse range of smart devices designed to enhance the health and well-being of pets. Its product lineup includes smart feeders, antibacterial bowls, drinking fountains, and pet monitoring devices that track activity levels, calorie consumption, and overall health. Additionally, Petkit provides a mobile application that integrates with its smart devices, allowing pet owners to monitor their pets' behaviors and health metrics conveniently. By combining technology with pet care, Petkit aims to simplify pet management for owners while ensuring the welfare of their animals.
Lime operates a smart mobility fleet comprising electric scooters and pedal bikes, aiming to provide sustainable first- and last-mile transportation solutions. The company partners with cities worldwide to offer affordable, convenient, and eco-friendly travel alternatives.
SelfMade operates a technology platform that transforms and shares images on social media. It offers professional photo editing services and social media support to help members grow their online following. The company's app provides access to its follower growth technology, allowing users to determine their brand aesthetic, growth strategy, and posting schedule.
Tapai is a short video sharing platform for women.
9 Count
Seed Round in 2019
9 Count, Inc. is a company based in Venice, California, founded in 2018, that focuses on developing online community applications tailored for Generation Z. One of its primary offerings is Wink, a social networking platform designed to facilitate connections and friendships among users worldwide. The company aims to create engaging community experiences by enabling individuals to share, connect, and interact through various social media features, including posting, liking, sharing, and tagging their experiences.
BOSS Zhipin
Series E in 2018
BOSS Zhipin is an online recruitment platform in China in terms of average MAU. BOSS Zhipin are a pioneer in introducing a disruptive model which is transforming China’s online recruitment industry – the Direct Recruitment Model. Our mobile-native product promotes instant direct chats between Bosses and job seekers, delivers accurate recommendation results, and is powered by proprietary AI algorithms and big data insights.
Immotor is a Chinese company founded in 2016 by Daniel Huang, specializing in the development and sale of personal transport systems. Its primary products are the Immotor GO, a portable motorized scooter; the Immotor Super Battery, a power management source; and Immotor Cloud, a remote control and fleet management tool for Immotor GO. The company also offers intelligent battery swapping systems and electric bicycle battery-sharing services, aiming to promote cleaner energy through its zero-emission products.
Launched in 2016, Soul App is now one of the leading social networking applications in China. With a robust user base among Chinese Gen Z, Soul was designed to empower self-value expression and foster genuine relationships based on interest graphs and AI algorithms. Soul aspires to build a virtual social playground for its users to socialize, connect and maintain relationships free from the geographic and social constraints.
Soul is the first social networking platform in China that requires all users to interact through avatars, and has a unique business model driven by the integration of intensive user interactions and an engaging community. Soul distinguishes itself from other peers with focus on virtual identities, open-ended relationships based on interest graphs, extensive user generated content (UGC), decentralized content distribution and its proprietary technologies.
Nowadays, Soul pioneers in embracing the AI technologies in the social networking industry to meet the evolving social demand from the younger generation. In 2020, Soul kicked off its AIGC technology R&D. In 2023, Soul launched a proprietary large language model (LLM), Soul X, and has seamlessly embedded AI capabilities across use cases on its platform, which epitomizes Soul's product philosophy of the “Synergic Model-application Interplay”.
Chushou
Venture Round in 2018
Chushou is a Chinese social networking platform that specializes in live video streaming, primarily focused on mobile gaming. The platform hosts approximately 2.7 million live streaming broadcasters, with around 150,000 active hosts engaging daily. Chushou allows gamers to interact with one another while live streaming their mobile gaming activities, creating a dynamic environment for both broadcasters and viewers. Through its mobile-based services, Chushou facilitates a unique community for gamers, fostering interaction and engagement within the gaming ecosystem.
Kuaidian Yuedu
Series B in 2018
Kuaidian Yuedu offers a story reading app.
Yellow is a micro-mobility platform based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, offering dockless bike and e-scooter sharing services. Founded in 2017 by experienced entrepreneurs, Yellow allows users to book and drop off bikes or scooters anywhere via its mobile application, aiming to improve traffic circulation and daily commuting efficiency in urban centers. The company is a leading player in the Latin American micro-mobility market.
Koala Reading
Series B in 2018
Koala Reading is a children's reading app platform tailored for K-12 students, developed by Xiangyue Education Technology. The platform features an advanced algorithm that quantifies the difficulty of Chinese texts, allowing it to match reading materials with individual student abilities. This personalized approach facilitates effective language learning and enhances reading engagement among students. Additionally, Koala Reading supports schools in creating digital libraries and integrates student reading level assessments with their offline reading activities, promoting a holistic reading experience. The company's innovative framework also establishes a standardized method for evaluating reading difficulty in Chinese, further enhancing its educational impact.
Bolo is a media and entertainment start-up that specializes in developing music-focused social applications. Its platform connects musicians, music critics, and enthusiasts, facilitating the sharing of music clips, videos, and live performances. Users can engage with the content by sharing their own music experiences and insights, while also having the option to upload original lyrics. This interactive environment fosters a vibrant community around music, appealing to both creators and fans alike.
OfferUp operates an online platform facilitating local buying and selling of various items. Users can post items for sale within their networks, browse listings, and communicate with buyers/sellers directly through the app. The platform covers a wide range of product categories, from electronics to vehicles.
Zuiyou is a social networking mobile application designed for users born in the 1990s, facilitating the sharing and discovery of content, including recommendations, topics, and videos. The platform distinguishes itself by decentralizing user comments, presenting them in a non-linear manner rather than prioritizing them based on popularity. This approach encourages diverse interactions and allows users to engage with content in a more organic and personalized way. Through its innovative features, Zuiyou aims to foster a unique community where individuals can connect over shared interests and explore a wide array of topics.
Immotor is a Chinese company founded in 2016 by Daniel Huang, specializing in the development and sale of personal transport systems. Its primary products are the Immotor GO, a portable motorized scooter; the Immotor Super Battery, a power management source; and Immotor Cloud, a remote control and fleet management tool for Immotor GO. The company also offers intelligent battery swapping systems and electric bicycle battery-sharing services, aiming to promote cleaner energy through its zero-emission products.
Zuoyebang
Series D in 2018
Zuoyebang is an online education startup based in Beijing, China, founded in 2014 by Hou Jianbin. The company offers a web and mobile learning platform tailored for primary and high school students, providing a range of educational products and services. Its platform leverages artificial intelligence to allow students to upload homework questions and search for answers to their academic queries. In addition to homework assistance, Zuoyebang offers online courses, live lessons, and evaluations for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The company has garnered significant backing from prominent investors, including Baidu, Alibaba Group, Tiger Global Management, SoftBank Vision Fund, Sequoia Capital China, and FountainVest Partners.
Agora is a rapidly growing provider of Communications-Platform-as-a-Service (CPaaS) solutions, specializing in mobile-first, real-time communication technologies for developers and businesses worldwide. The company's widely adopted API enables real-time communication features such as voice calling, video calling, group conferencing, and interactive broadcasting, and is installed on over 500 million devices. Agora's services cater to diverse industries, including telemedicine, education, financial services, customer service, social media applications, and mobile gaming. With a focus on reliability, accessibility, and scalability, Agora operates primarily in China and the United States, generating the majority of its revenue from the Chinese market.
Allume is a provider of an on-demand personal shopping platform focused on helping busy women discover clothing and accessories that enhance their confidence and style. By combining data science with human interaction, Allume offers a personalized shopping experience that connects women with expert stylists who share similar tastes. This approach enables the platform to match users with clothing and accessories tailored to their body type, budget, and personal style, thereby facilitating a more efficient and satisfying shopping experience. Allume's mission centers on empowering women to make informed fashion choices that align with their individual needs and preferences.
Xiaohongshu
Series D in 2018
Xiaohongshu, founded in 2013 and based in Shanghai, China, is a lifestyle sharing platform that allows users to share experiences through text, images, and videos. Initially aimed at assisting overseas travelers with shopping, it has transformed into a vibrant community focused on various lifestyle areas, including cosmetics, fashion, food, travel, entertainment, reading, fitness, and childcare. The platform serves as a social e-commerce space where users can post their favorite products, share shopping experiences, and discover global merchandise, particularly in luxury and beauty sectors. By fostering user-generated content, Xiaohongshu encourages a collaborative environment for lifestyle enthusiasts to exchange insights and recommendations.
Yellow is a micro-mobility platform based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, offering dockless bike and e-scooter sharing services. Founded in 2017 by experienced entrepreneurs, Yellow allows users to book and drop off bikes or scooters anywhere via its mobile application, aiming to improve traffic circulation and daily commuting efficiency in urban centers. The company is a leading player in the Latin American micro-mobility market.
Tangdou is a Chinese company that specializes in providing online dance lessons, particularly for senior citizens. Headquartered in China, Tangdou operates a mobile application that allows users to watch and upload dance videos. This platform enables users to learn a variety of dance styles from the convenience of their homes, catering specifically to the interests and needs of older adults. Through its innovative approach, Tangdou aims to promote physical activity and social engagement among seniors, enhancing their quality of life through dance.
Philm is a photo and video editing application developed by Yoyo Visual World Co., Ltd., which focuses on transforming ordinary videos and photos into artistic creations. Launched in October 2016, this innovative app features real-time art video filters and motion-tracking stickers, allowing users to easily convert video clips and images into animated artworks. By leveraging advanced AI and deep learning technologies, Philm captures the essence of various artistic styles, applying them to users' content with a live preview feature. Additionally, the app includes dynamic emoji stickers that adjust in size and orientation based on the objects they are attached to. Philm aims to enhance user creativity and engagement by providing a seamless way to craft personalized art-styled videos, and it collaborates with corporate and intellectual property brands to commercialize its offerings. Based in China, Philm stands out as a pioneering platform in the realm of real-time video editing.
ShopShops
Seed Round in 2018
ShopShops is a livestream shopping platform that connects consumers with brick-and-mortar retailers across the globe, allowing users to shop from diverse stores directly through their mobile devices. Founded in 2016 by Liyia Wu, the company operates from its headquarters in New York City and Beijing. The platform offers an interactive experience, enabling customers to browse efficiently by location and access authenticated products from various brands and stores. By breaking down geographical barriers, ShopShops provides a unique shopping experience that combines curation and interaction, allowing fashion-savvy consumers to explore global retail offerings conveniently and affordably.
Leo, formerly known as Surreal, is an augmented reality app that allows people to experience advanced augmented reality through realistic animated and 3D objects. The phone camera becomes a portal and tool that allows anyone to augment their world through Surreal. People can customize any surrounding environment into their wildest dreams: expressing themselves in a new mixed reality space, as well as sharing with family, friends and other social outlets.
Surreal has hundreds of realistic animated 3D objects. In addition to that, Surreal has special effects like money falling, balloons flying or a rain of roses. People can customize the real world how they want, and whenever they want.
Niu Technologies
Series B in 2018
Niu Technologies designs, manufactures, and sells smart electric scooters, motorcycles, bicycles, and accessories under the NIU brand. Its products include NQi, MQi, UQi series e-scooters, RQi and TQi urban commuter electric motorcycles, and NIU Aero bicycles. The company offers services such as online repair requests, insurance, maintenance, and smart services through its NIU app. It operates through city partners, franchised stores, and third-party platforms in China and internationally.
HaoHaoZhu
Series B in 2018
HaoHaoZhu is an online platform based in Beijing, China, specializing in home improvement and interior design. Founded in 2015, the company provides a mobile application and website where users can explore decoration solutions tailored to their homes. The platform facilitates connections between users and sellers, allowing for the sharing of images and ideas. By curating a range of interior design solutions from professional designers, HaoHaoZhu offers innovative and comprehensive home design plans, catering especially to new homeowners. Through its community-oriented approach, the platform serves as a resource for information sharing and inspiration in the realm of home improvement.
Yingying Licai
Series B in 2018
Yingying Licai is a Chinese mobile application that provides financial information services for its users. It was launched in 2013 and is based in Hangzhou, Zhejiang.
BingoBox is an innovative convenience store in China that operates with a high degree of automation, aiming to reduce operational costs and eliminate the need for on-site staff. The stores are stocked with everyday essentials, including snacks and beverages, catering to late-night shoppers. Customers gain access by scanning a QR code and can make payments through mobile platforms. Utilizing advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, computer vision, and smart shelf systems, BingoBox effectively tracks inventory and ensures that all items are paid for before leaving the store. While the stores are not entirely automated, as remote customer service and daily restocking by staff are still in place, BingoBox represents a significant advancement in the retail sector by streamlining the shopping experience and enhancing convenience.
Shanghai PETKIT Network Technology Co., Ltd., founded in 2013, specializes in developing and manufacturing innovative pet care products. Based in Shanghai, China, the company offers a diverse range of smart devices designed to enhance the health and well-being of pets. Its product lineup includes smart feeders, antibacterial bowls, drinking fountains, and pet monitoring devices that track activity levels, calorie consumption, and overall health. Additionally, Petkit provides a mobile application that integrates with its smart devices, allowing pet owners to monitor their pets' behaviors and health metrics conveniently. By combining technology with pet care, Petkit aims to simplify pet management for owners while ensuring the welfare of their animals.
Hello TransTech
Series D in 2017
Hellobike develops and provides a bike sharing mobile application. Its application promotes the development of the shared bicycle segment market through the cooperation with the traditional car rental businesses and scenic spot supervision agencies of the tourist attractions.
Han Mei founded Hellobike in 2016 as Shanghai Junzheng Network Technology. Its headquarters is in Shanghai in China.
Immotor is a Chinese company founded in 2016 by Daniel Huang, specializing in the development and sale of personal transport systems. Its primary products are the Immotor GO, a portable motorized scooter; the Immotor Super Battery, a power management source; and Immotor Cloud, a remote control and fleet management tool for Immotor GO. The company also offers intelligent battery swapping systems and electric bicycle battery-sharing services, aiming to promote cleaner energy through its zero-emission products.
Koala Reading
Series A in 2017
Koala Reading is a children's reading app platform tailored for K-12 students, developed by Xiangyue Education Technology. The platform features an advanced algorithm that quantifies the difficulty of Chinese texts, allowing it to match reading materials with individual student abilities. This personalized approach facilitates effective language learning and enhances reading engagement among students. Additionally, Koala Reading supports schools in creating digital libraries and integrates student reading level assessments with their offline reading activities, promoting a holistic reading experience. The company's innovative framework also establishes a standardized method for evaluating reading difficulty in Chinese, further enhancing its educational impact.
SelfMade operates a technology platform that transforms and shares images on social media. It offers professional photo editing services and social media support to help members grow their online following. The company's app provides access to its follower growth technology, allowing users to determine their brand aesthetic, growth strategy, and posting schedule.
Lime operates a smart mobility fleet comprising electric scooters and pedal bikes, aiming to provide sustainable first- and last-mile transportation solutions. The company partners with cities worldwide to offer affordable, convenient, and eco-friendly travel alternatives.
Kuaidian Yuedu
Series A in 2017
Kuaidian Yuedu offers a story reading app.
Zuoyebang
Series C in 2017
Zuoyebang is an online education startup based in Beijing, China, founded in 2014 by Hou Jianbin. The company offers a web and mobile learning platform tailored for primary and high school students, providing a range of educational products and services. Its platform leverages artificial intelligence to allow students to upload homework questions and search for answers to their academic queries. In addition to homework assistance, Zuoyebang offers online courses, live lessons, and evaluations for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The company has garnered significant backing from prominent investors, including Baidu, Alibaba Group, Tiger Global Management, SoftBank Vision Fund, Sequoia Capital China, and FountainVest Partners.
Ibotta, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, operates as a mobile application that enables users to earn cashback on purchases from various brands and retailers. The company partners with these entities to offer cash incentives on products ranging from groceries to electronics, facilitating a mutually beneficial relationship between consumers and brands.
Ibotta, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, operates as a mobile application that enables users to earn cashback on purchases from various brands and retailers. The company partners with these entities to offer cash incentives on products ranging from groceries to electronics, facilitating a mutually beneficial relationship between consumers and brands.
Grab is a Southeast Asia-based mobile platform that integrates ride-hailing, food and grocery delivery, and financial services, connecting drivers, merchants, and customers through a single app. It operates in Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Myanmar, and holds a leading market share in ride-hailing and food delivery, with 89% of revenue derived from these core businesses. The company also offers payments, consumer loans, and enterprise financial services. It charges commissions to both riders and merchants as it links them with consumers. Founded in 2012 by Anthony Tan and Tan Hooi Ling, Grab is headquartered in Singapore and maintains offices in Seattle, Beijing, Bangalore, Jakarta, and Vietnam. In 2024, Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia together contributed more than 70% of revenue.
BingoBox is an innovative convenience store in China that operates with a high degree of automation, aiming to reduce operational costs and eliminate the need for on-site staff. The stores are stocked with everyday essentials, including snacks and beverages, catering to late-night shoppers. Customers gain access by scanning a QR code and can make payments through mobile platforms. Utilizing advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, computer vision, and smart shelf systems, BingoBox effectively tracks inventory and ensures that all items are paid for before leaving the store. While the stores are not entirely automated, as remote customer service and daily restocking by staff are still in place, BingoBox represents a significant advancement in the retail sector by streamlining the shopping experience and enhancing convenience.
Hello TransTech
Series B in 2017
Hellobike develops and provides a bike sharing mobile application. Its application promotes the development of the shared bicycle segment market through the cooperation with the traditional car rental businesses and scenic spot supervision agencies of the tourist attractions.
Han Mei founded Hellobike in 2016 as Shanghai Junzheng Network Technology. Its headquarters is in Shanghai in China.
HotelTonight
Series E in 2017
HotelTonight, Inc. is a mobile application designed for booking same-day hotel accommodations, specializing in last-minute deals for unsold rooms. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the platform provides a marketplace that allows hotels to fill last-minute vacancies that would otherwise remain unoccupied. Users can easily access these discounted rates through their smartphones and tablets, making it a convenient option for business travelers, leisure travelers, and locals alike. The application enables bookings for rooms up to 100 days in advance, catering to various travel needs while ensuring significant savings for its customers. As of April 2019, HotelTonight operates as a subsidiary of Airbnb, Inc.
Shiftgig, Inc. is a technology company that operates a workforce management platform designed to connect individuals seeking temporary work with businesses requiring on-demand staffing. Founded in 2011 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Shiftgig serves a variety of industries, including food service, hospitality, retail, healthcare, and experiential marketing. The platform allows businesses to post job opportunities while enabling workers to browse and claim shifts that align with their skills and schedules. By collecting data on hiring requirements and worker qualifications, Shiftgig facilitates timely matching and effective event management. The company also provides mobile applications for both Android and iPhone, enhancing accessibility for users. With additional offices in cities such as Milwaukee, Atlanta, Dallas, and New York, Shiftgig aims to streamline staffing processes and optimize workforce management for its clients.
Cui Yutao Children Health Management Center
Series C in 2017
Cui Yutao Children Health Management Center is focused on the development of a comprehensive platform for children's physical and mental health management. The center provides an integrated mobile application that facilitates daily health tracking, online parenting community interactions, and access to expert guidance in pediatrics. This application also offers medical assistance and child health insurance services, designed to equip parents with essential resources and information for effective childcare. Through its online and offline services, Cui Yutao aims to enhance the overall well-being of children by offering up-to-date advice on medical care, early-stage education, and infant product recommendations.
Chushou is a Chinese social networking platform that specializes in live video streaming, primarily focused on mobile gaming. The platform hosts approximately 2.7 million live streaming broadcasters, with around 150,000 active hosts engaging daily. Chushou allows gamers to interact with one another while live streaming their mobile gaming activities, creating a dynamic environment for both broadcasters and viewers. Through its mobile-based services, Chushou facilitates a unique community for gamers, fostering interaction and engagement within the gaming ecosystem.
Yunmanman
Series D in 2016
Yunmanman is a technology company based in Shanghai, focused on enhancing the logistics and road transport industries through its mobile application. The company develops a freight transportation platform that connects truck drivers with cargo owners, improving the efficiency of cargo allocation and transportation. By providing tools for vehicle transportation dispatch and intelligent logistics information, Yunmanman facilitates the process of finding suitable transportation and available cargo, thereby streamlining logistics operations. Co-founded by executives and experts from the Alibaba logistics sector, Yunmanman aims to deliver comprehensive information and transaction services that optimize freight management for its users.
Prynt is a manufacturer of innovative smartphone camera cases that transform mobile devices into instant cameras. The case allows users to capture photos and print them instantly, without the need for ink, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth. Compatible with both iOS and Android phones, Prynt's unique feature is its ability to embed short videos within the printed photos, which can be accessed through its accompanying app. This functionality offers a creative and engaging way for users to share their memories, combining tangible prints with digital storytelling.