Toggle is a developer of a SaaS-based logistics platform that aims to enhance efficiency and transparency in the shipping process. The platform addresses common challenges faced by shippers, carriers, and drivers by streamlining tedious scheduling and payment processes, intelligently planning routes, and facilitating precise logistical decisions. By providing real-time transparency regarding freight locations and offering granular data, Toggle empowers users to take control of their distribution plans. The company is focused on eliminating confusing pricing models and excessive costs, while also reducing payment delays and optimizing overall logistics efficiency. This approach not only minimizes operational complexities but also enables carriers to spend more time on the road and less time away from home.
JOKR is a global platform for instant retail delivery operating at a hyper-local scale. It offers a fast, personalized, and sustainable grocery shopping experience through its network of micro-fulfillment centers, delivering orders within minutes.
MyCarrier
Series B in 2022
MyCarrier is a transportation management platform founded in 2017 by Michael Bookout and Chris Scheid. It enables small and medium-sized businesses to control their shipping needs directly with carriers, offering services such as rate comparison, carrier booking, and delivery tracking.
Crafty, LLC is a Chicago-based company that specializes in providing snacks, beverages, and event programs tailored for workplaces. The company offers a diverse range of products, including beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, perishables, and pantry supplies. Crafty focuses on enhancing workplace experiences through its services, which include managing kitchen and pantry provisions, organizing events and happy hours, catering, and setting up in-office cafes. By partnering with global brands, Crafty aims to support in-office, remote, and hybrid teams, serving over 260 offices and catering to approximately 300,000 employees each month.
Ostro is a health platform based in Miami, Florida, founded in 2019, that specializes in personalized engagement solutions for the life sciences sector. The company focuses on creating informative connections between medicine producers and consumers, enhancing healthcare experiences for both patients and healthcare professionals. Ostro's platform streamlines the patient journey, offering services such as virtual consultations, logistics, regulatory compliance, and integrated payment solutions. By personalizing healthcare journeys, Ostro aims to boost engagement and improve the overall health outcomes for millions of individuals while delivering value to life sciences brands.
SmartHop develops software for the trucking industry to plan and match loads. The platform uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to deliver smart load recommendations, automate route planning, and support dispatching. It provides digital booking, performance tracking, back-office support, and low-cost operational services to help small trucking companies and owner-operators operate more efficiently and reduce costs. The company is headquartered in Miami, Florida.
SailPlan is a company focused on enhancing data management within the marine industry, specifically for ships and yachts. It develops a data infrastructure platform that facilitates the collection, processing, and analysis of real-time, high-resolution data related to water traffic. By leveraging APIs and other integrations, SailPlan's solutions enable marine vessels to optimize their operations, leading to improved efficiency, reduced fuel consumption, lower emissions, and better predictions for engine maintenance. This tailored approach aims to enhance safety and profitability for marine applications.
Emerge is web-based truckload management system that connects shippers and their partners when executing full truckload transactions. Its system includes quote management, real-time tracking, real-time chat, analytics, history, and automated lane/repeat shipment creation.
Emerge is built and maintained by industry experts that understand the pain points of working in freight and logistics. It was founded in 2017 and is based in Scottsdale, Arizona.
JOKR is a global platform for instant retail delivery operating at a hyper-local scale. It offers a fast, personalized, and sustainable grocery shopping experience through its network of micro-fulfillment centers, delivering orders within minutes.
Coast is a developer of a card payment platform designed to make fleet and gasoline payments easier for truck drivers. The company's platform provides payment integration solutions to fleets, making fleet administration easier than traditional financial services.
Toggle is a developer of a SaaS-based logistics platform that aims to enhance efficiency and transparency in the shipping process. The platform addresses common challenges faced by shippers, carriers, and drivers by streamlining tedious scheduling and payment processes, intelligently planning routes, and facilitating precise logistical decisions. By providing real-time transparency regarding freight locations and offering granular data, Toggle empowers users to take control of their distribution plans. The company is focused on eliminating confusing pricing models and excessive costs, while also reducing payment delays and optimizing overall logistics efficiency. This approach not only minimizes operational complexities but also enables carriers to spend more time on the road and less time away from home.
MyCarrier
Series A in 2021
MyCarrier is a transportation management platform founded in 2017 by Michael Bookout and Chris Scheid. It enables small and medium-sized businesses to control their shipping needs directly with carriers, offering services such as rate comparison, carrier booking, and delivery tracking.
SmartHop develops software for the trucking industry to plan and match loads. The platform uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to deliver smart load recommendations, automate route planning, and support dispatching. It provides digital booking, performance tracking, back-office support, and low-cost operational services to help small trucking companies and owner-operators operate more efficiently and reduce costs. The company is headquartered in Miami, Florida.
Mercato
Venture Round in 2021
Mercato is an online grocery marketplace that connects local specialty food shops with consumers, allowing customers to order fresh groceries online for delivery. The company's platform enables users to purchase items from a single store or combine products from multiple merchants in one order. Mercato operates primarily in Brooklyn and Manhattan, providing a convenient way for customers to access their preferred local groceries. Founded in 2015, the company is headquartered in San Diego, California.
Toggle is a developer of a SaaS-based logistics platform that aims to enhance efficiency and transparency in the shipping process. The platform addresses common challenges faced by shippers, carriers, and drivers by streamlining tedious scheduling and payment processes, intelligently planning routes, and facilitating precise logistical decisions. By providing real-time transparency regarding freight locations and offering granular data, Toggle empowers users to take control of their distribution plans. The company is focused on eliminating confusing pricing models and excessive costs, while also reducing payment delays and optimizing overall logistics efficiency. This approach not only minimizes operational complexities but also enables carriers to spend more time on the road and less time away from home.
Anycart
Seed Round in 2020
Anycart is a meal discovery and grocery shopping platform that simplifies the cooking process for users by integrating meal planning with grocery shopping. The application allows users to search for meals they wish to prepare, provides relevant recipes, and adds the necessary ingredients to their preferred grocery delivery service. It further enhances the cooking experience by offering step-by-step video instructions for each recipe. Founded in 2019 during the Amazon Alexa Accelerator and now based in Palo Alto, California, Anycart aims to make meal planning accessible and affordable, helping users efficiently utilize their grocery purchases by suggesting additional recipes that can use leftover ingredients.
SmartHop
Seed Round in 2020
SmartHop develops software for the trucking industry to plan and match loads. The platform uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to deliver smart load recommendations, automate route planning, and support dispatching. It provides digital booking, performance tracking, back-office support, and low-cost operational services to help small trucking companies and owner-operators operate more efficiently and reduce costs. The company is headquartered in Miami, Florida.
BlueX Trade
Venture Round in 2020
BlueX Trade, Inc., established in 2018 with headquarters in Diamond Bar, California, operates an online marketplace connecting carriers, service providers, and shippers in the global supply chain. Its digital platform facilitates transactions, enabling carriers to monetize their networks, trade service providers to reach more customers, and enterprise shippers to access tier-one services at competitive rates. Additionally, BlueX offers a Rate Management System that automatically updates shipper spot and contract rates via direct digital connections with ocean carriers.
RoadRunner Recycling
Series C in 2020
RoadRunner Recycling, Inc. is a company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that specializes in recycling and waste management services for businesses. Founded in 2014, it offers a range of services including cardboard and paper recycling, mixed recycling, waste management, compost services, dumpster rental, and one-time pickups. The company leverages technology to provide efficient solutions that help commercial waste generators reduce their recurring costs. By implementing innovative logistics strategies, RoadRunner Recycling significantly decreases fuel consumption and carbon emissions, while maximizing the value extracted from recyclable materials. This approach not only leads to substantial cost savings for businesses but also enhances their environmental performance.
Emerge is web-based truckload management system that connects shippers and their partners when executing full truckload transactions. Its system includes quote management, real-time tracking, real-time chat, analytics, history, and automated lane/repeat shipment creation.
Emerge is built and maintained by industry experts that understand the pain points of working in freight and logistics. It was founded in 2017 and is based in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Ostro is a health platform based in Miami, Florida, founded in 2019, that specializes in personalized engagement solutions for the life sciences sector. The company focuses on creating informative connections between medicine producers and consumers, enhancing healthcare experiences for both patients and healthcare professionals. Ostro's platform streamlines the patient journey, offering services such as virtual consultations, logistics, regulatory compliance, and integrated payment solutions. By personalizing healthcare journeys, Ostro aims to boost engagement and improve the overall health outcomes for millions of individuals while delivering value to life sciences brands.
Nok Recommerce
Seed Round in 2019
Nok offers a sustainable solution for brands to provide consumers with in-home product tryouts, featuring a delivery service within two hours and no upfront costs. Users can easily purchase or return products through their Nok accounts, facilitating a seamless experience. The service is environmentally friendly and offers partner brands several advantages, such as the ability to attract consumers to try their products before competitors, gather insights into customer perceptions, and optimize marketing strategies with valuable data. Additionally, Nok operates a circular system focused on reverse logistics and multi-channel resale, allowing brands to manage returns effectively and convert them into new revenue streams while maintaining supply chain integrity. This multifaceted approach enhances customer interaction and reduces traditional purchasing barriers, ultimately driving sales and fostering brand loyalty.
BlueX Trade
Seed Round in 2019
BlueX Trade, Inc., established in 2018 with headquarters in Diamond Bar, California, operates an online marketplace connecting carriers, service providers, and shippers in the global supply chain. Its digital platform facilitates transactions, enabling carriers to monetize their networks, trade service providers to reach more customers, and enterprise shippers to access tier-one services at competitive rates. Additionally, BlueX offers a Rate Management System that automatically updates shipper spot and contract rates via direct digital connections with ocean carriers.
Mercato
Seed Round in 2019
Mercato is an online grocery marketplace that connects local specialty food shops with consumers, allowing customers to order fresh groceries online for delivery. The company's platform enables users to purchase items from a single store or combine products from multiple merchants in one order. Mercato operates primarily in Brooklyn and Manhattan, providing a convenient way for customers to access their preferred local groceries. Founded in 2015, the company is headquartered in San Diego, California.
Chowbus
Seed Round in 2019
Chowbus, Inc. is a food ordering and delivery platform specializing in Asian cuisine, allowing users to conveniently order dishes from various restaurants through its online and mobile applications. The platform features a diverse menu that includes Chinese, Korean, Thai, and Japanese food, catering to a growing demand for authentic ethnic dining experiences. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Chowbus not only facilitates food delivery but also offers additional services such as shuttle, pickup, and grocery options. By empowering local ethnic restaurants with technology and marketing tools, Chowbus aims to enhance their operational efficiency and increase sales, while providing customers with a streamlined, dish-centric ordering experience. The application is accessible on major platforms, including the App Store and Google Play.
Emerge is web-based truckload management system that connects shippers and their partners when executing full truckload transactions. Its system includes quote management, real-time tracking, real-time chat, analytics, history, and automated lane/repeat shipment creation.
Emerge is built and maintained by industry experts that understand the pain points of working in freight and logistics. It was founded in 2017 and is based in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Foodsby is a food delivery platform that connects office buildings with local restaurants to provide lunch options for office professionals. The service allows employees to browse menus, place orders online, and receive a single delivery at their offices, with orders aggregated through the Foodsby platform. Founded in 2012 and based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Foodsby offers meals from local and national restaurants to provide convenient, reasonably priced lunch options for teams.
Chowbus
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Chowbus, Inc. is a food ordering and delivery platform specializing in Asian cuisine, allowing users to conveniently order dishes from various restaurants through its online and mobile applications. The platform features a diverse menu that includes Chinese, Korean, Thai, and Japanese food, catering to a growing demand for authentic ethnic dining experiences. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Chowbus not only facilitates food delivery but also offers additional services such as shuttle, pickup, and grocery options. By empowering local ethnic restaurants with technology and marketing tools, Chowbus aims to enhance their operational efficiency and increase sales, while providing customers with a streamlined, dish-centric ordering experience. The application is accessible on major platforms, including the App Store and Google Play.
Wise Apple
Seed Round in 2017
Wise Apple is a company dedicated to simplifying lunchtime for families by providing fresh, custom, pre-packaged, ready-to-serve lunches and snacks delivered directly to homes. Founded in 2016 by Rebecca Sholiton and Nate Cooper, Wise Apple aims to alleviate the daily stress parents face in planning and packing their children's lunches. The meals are chef-crafted and designed to appeal to kids, utilizing high-quality, nutritious ingredients. The service caters to various dietary needs and preferences, including gluten-free, dairy-free, and nut-free options. By focusing on personalized nutrition and convenience, Wise Apple strives to make healthy food enjoyable for children.
NuORDER Inc. is an online wholesale platform serving the fashion industry, founded in 2011 and headquartered in West Hollywood, California. The company facilitates commerce between fashion brands and retailers, enabling brands to showcase their products and reach a wider audience while providing retailers with tools to visualize and plan their assortments. NuORDER's platform enhances the buying and selling process through features such as Virtual Showroom technology, merchandising tools, and data integration. With a user base of over 3,000 brands and 500,000 retailers, it has established a global ecosystem that streamlines wholesale operations and drives discovery in the marketplace. Designed for flexibility and scalability, the platform processes over $40 billion in gross merchandise volume, making it a significant player in the B2B e-commerce landscape.
Emerge is web-based truckload management system that connects shippers and their partners when executing full truckload transactions. Its system includes quote management, real-time tracking, real-time chat, analytics, history, and automated lane/repeat shipment creation.
Emerge is built and maintained by industry experts that understand the pain points of working in freight and logistics. It was founded in 2017 and is based in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Vantage Freight
Convertible Note in 2017
Vantage Freight Services is an independently owned International Freight Forwarding company established in January 1999.
Through the dedication of both their Management and Staff, Vantage has gained the experience and expertise to meet all international and domestic transport requirements. They strive on the ongoing commitment to provide clients with the highest quality personal service and is a direct representation of the company’s philosophy. It is this very philosophy that ensures their staff continue to receive ongoing training, keeping Vantage abreast of industry changes.
The confidence placed in us by all of their clients drives Vantage to continue in providing focused service levels of the highest standards. They strive and are committed to achieving complete client satisfaction. Over the years Vantage has developed a wide range of core business directives and having loyal partnerships spanning the lifetime of the company.
With more than thirty years industry experience, Vantage has attracted a network of like minded overseas partners worldwide. Vantage will assist in all facets in getting your cargo from origin to destination in a professional and efficient manner.
Founded in 2013, Dropoff specializes in same-day courier services across various industries in the United States. It offers reliable delivery solutions for businesses, serving sectors such as retail, healthcare, food and grocery, business services, and commercial and industrial. With a focus on convenience, reliability, and customer service, Dropoff operates in major metropolitan areas, providing flexible delivery options and real-time tracking.
Foodsby is a food delivery platform that connects office buildings with local restaurants to provide lunch options for office professionals. The service allows employees to browse menus, place orders online, and receive a single delivery at their offices, with orders aggregated through the Foodsby platform. Founded in 2012 and based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Foodsby offers meals from local and national restaurants to provide convenient, reasonably priced lunch options for teams.
Skurt is a technology and logistics platform that provides an on-demand car rental service, allowing users to conveniently access a vehicle through a mobile application. Customers can request a car to be delivered to their location—be it home, hotel, or office—within 60 minutes, with the flexibility to schedule a pick-up after their usage. The platform eliminates the inconveniences often associated with traditional car rentals, such as paperwork, lines, underage fees, and fuel costs, making it accessible for both locals and visitors. Currently operational in Los Angeles, San Diego, and Miami, Skurt has successfully delivered tens of thousands of vehicles, offering rentals on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
Wise Apple
Seed Round in 2017
Wise Apple is a company dedicated to simplifying lunchtime for families by providing fresh, custom, pre-packaged, ready-to-serve lunches and snacks delivered directly to homes. Founded in 2016 by Rebecca Sholiton and Nate Cooper, Wise Apple aims to alleviate the daily stress parents face in planning and packing their children's lunches. The meals are chef-crafted and designed to appeal to kids, utilizing high-quality, nutritious ingredients. The service caters to various dietary needs and preferences, including gluten-free, dairy-free, and nut-free options. By focusing on personalized nutrition and convenience, Wise Apple strives to make healthy food enjoyable for children.
Iris Nova
Convertible Note in 2017
Iris Nova is a New York-based company specializing in beverage production and distribution. Founded in 2015, Iris Nova initially gained traction with its DIRTY LEMON brand, which pioneered text-messaging based direct-to-consumer sales. The company's business model revolves around conversational commerce, enabling customers to place orders and interact via SMS. This approach allows for personalized experiences and on-demand deliveries nationwide. Iris Nova also provides a comprehensive infrastructure for customer service, email marketing, fulfillment, and delivery, supporting various consumer packaged goods brands. Following a minority investment from The Coca-Cola Company in 2018, Iris Nova has expanded its platform to offer an end-to-end solution for beverage brands focusing on direct-to-home distribution, including same-day deliveries in major markets.
Foodsby
Seed Round in 2016
Foodsby is a food delivery platform that connects office buildings with local restaurants to provide lunch options for office professionals. The service allows employees to browse menus, place orders online, and receive a single delivery at their offices, with orders aggregated through the Foodsby platform. Founded in 2012 and based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Foodsby offers meals from local and national restaurants to provide convenient, reasonably priced lunch options for teams.
Plated is a company that specializes in delivering fresh ingredients and chef-designed recipes directly to consumers' homes. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, it aims to assist food enthusiasts in creating exceptional home-cooked meals. Plated operates an online platform that offers a subscription-based service, allowing users to prepare restaurant-quality dishes in the comfort of their own kitchens. Through its offerings, Plated fosters a cooking experience that encourages sharing meals with loved ones.
Founded in 2013, Dropoff specializes in same-day courier services across various industries in the United States. It offers reliable delivery solutions for businesses, serving sectors such as retail, healthcare, food and grocery, business services, and commercial and industrial. With a focus on convenience, reliability, and customer service, Dropoff operates in major metropolitan areas, providing flexible delivery options and real-time tracking.
Munchery is an online food delivery service that aims to simplify weeknight dinners by providing wholesome, chef-crafted meals delivered directly to customers' homes or offices. The company partners with top local chefs who create fresh, healthy dishes using high-quality ingredients sourced from local farmers and producers committed to organic and sustainable practices. With a rotating menu offered each weekday, Munchery caters to various dietary preferences, including vegetarian, low-carb, and wheat-free options, ensuring a diverse selection for all types of eaters. By focusing on convenience and quality, Munchery seeks to make it easy for customers to enjoy delicious meals without the hassle of cooking.
NuOrder
Venture Round in 2015
NuORDER Inc. is an online wholesale platform serving the fashion industry, founded in 2011 and headquartered in West Hollywood, California. The company facilitates commerce between fashion brands and retailers, enabling brands to showcase their products and reach a wider audience while providing retailers with tools to visualize and plan their assortments. NuORDER's platform enhances the buying and selling process through features such as Virtual Showroom technology, merchandising tools, and data integration. With a user base of over 3,000 brands and 500,000 retailers, it has established a global ecosystem that streamlines wholesale operations and drives discovery in the marketplace. Designed for flexibility and scalability, the platform processes over $40 billion in gross merchandise volume, making it a significant player in the B2B e-commerce landscape.
Plated is a company that specializes in delivering fresh ingredients and chef-designed recipes directly to consumers' homes. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, it aims to assist food enthusiasts in creating exceptional home-cooked meals. Plated operates an online platform that offers a subscription-based service, allowing users to prepare restaurant-quality dishes in the comfort of their own kitchens. Through its offerings, Plated fosters a cooking experience that encourages sharing meals with loved ones.
NuORDER Inc. is an online wholesale platform serving the fashion industry, founded in 2011 and headquartered in West Hollywood, California. The company facilitates commerce between fashion brands and retailers, enabling brands to showcase their products and reach a wider audience while providing retailers with tools to visualize and plan their assortments. NuORDER's platform enhances the buying and selling process through features such as Virtual Showroom technology, merchandising tools, and data integration. With a user base of over 3,000 brands and 500,000 retailers, it has established a global ecosystem that streamlines wholesale operations and drives discovery in the marketplace. Designed for flexibility and scalability, the platform processes over $40 billion in gross merchandise volume, making it a significant player in the B2B e-commerce landscape.
NuOrder
Seed Round in 2012
NuORDER Inc. is an online wholesale platform serving the fashion industry, founded in 2011 and headquartered in West Hollywood, California. The company facilitates commerce between fashion brands and retailers, enabling brands to showcase their products and reach a wider audience while providing retailers with tools to visualize and plan their assortments. NuORDER's platform enhances the buying and selling process through features such as Virtual Showroom technology, merchandising tools, and data integration. With a user base of over 3,000 brands and 500,000 retailers, it has established a global ecosystem that streamlines wholesale operations and drives discovery in the marketplace. Designed for flexibility and scalability, the platform processes over $40 billion in gross merchandise volume, making it a significant player in the B2B e-commerce landscape.