Ground Up Ventures

Ground Up Ventures is an early stage venture capital firm established in 2017 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The firm specializes in investing in pre-seed and seed stage startups, primarily focusing on companies within the technology sector. Ground Up Ventures targets investments in startups located in the United States and Israel, aiming to support innovative ideas and foster growth in emerging businesses.

Le'ORA Lichtenstein

Investor

Neal Mintz

Investment Associate

Cory Moelis

Founding Partner

Jordan Odinsky

Partner

David Stark

Founding Partner

Navot Volk

Venture Partner

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Fondue

Seed Round in 2022
Fondue operates a mobile application that transforms refunds into a strategic growth channel for e-commerce and retail businesses. By streamlining refund processing, the application replaces traditional discount codes, allowing shoppers to select incentives that best resonate with them. This approach not only enhances customer engagement but also fosters long-term loyalty. Fondue's model promotes higher average order values, improves profitability on initial purchases, and helps businesses effectively reconnect with their customers. The innovative design of the CashBack feature ensures that discounts cannot be disseminated through discount aggregation sites, further protecting the value proposition for both businesses and consumers.

TermScout

Seed Round in 2022
TermScout is a sales intelligence company based in Louisville, Colorado, that focuses on providing actionable tenant information to business-to-business sales professionals. Founded in 2013, the company offers a range of products including CRE Scout, which assists commercial real estate brokers and owners in prospecting new customers; Retail Scout, which helps retailers monitor competitor lease expirations; and Move Scout, designed for service providers to track corporate relocations. TermScout aims to streamline the contracting process by ensuring contract transparency, which fosters trust and enhances relationships between buyers and vendors. The company delivers valuable insights through summaries of vendor contracts, comparisons with competitors, and industry reports that inform legal teams about contractual terms. By offering these resources, TermScout enables buyers to expedite contract reviews and achieve significant cost savings, while also aiding vendors in their sales processes through its Sales Accelerator Program.

Flyp

Series A in 2022
Flyp is a company that operates an artificial intelligence platform focused on reselling used goods. It facilitates the sale of second-hand clothing by connecting individual resellers with a decentralized network. The platform provides automation software and supply chain management systems that empower these resellers to turn used items into cash. By enabling both enterprises and consumers to liquidate their items efficiently, Flyp aims to simplify the resale process and create a more sustainable marketplace for pre-owned goods.

SellX

Seed Round in 2022
SellX is a developer of a sales platform that focuses on tracking performance, automating workflows, and managing payments for its clients. The platform features AI-driven matching and targeted customer segments, allowing users to conduct various types of campaigns. It also includes defined criteria for sales representatives, personalized outreach sequences, and multi-channel engagement options. With real-time analytics, SellX enables clients to effectively acquire customers by launching customizable campaigns and qualifying leads efficiently.

Accrue Savings

Series A in 2022
Accrue Savings is an online savings platform designed to assist customers in planning and saving for future purchases. The platform offers merchant-embedded savings accounts that allow users to set aside money for specific items while earning cash rewards. This approach not only encourages responsible saving but also enhances the shopping experience by providing incentives directly linked to customer savings goals. By collaborating with various brands, Accrue Savings enables shoppers to receive cash rewards as they work towards their desired purchases, promoting a more strategic approach to managing everyday expenses.

Accrue Savings

Seed Round in 2021
Accrue Savings is an online savings platform designed to assist customers in planning and saving for future purchases. The platform offers merchant-embedded savings accounts that allow users to set aside money for specific items while earning cash rewards. This approach not only encourages responsible saving but also enhances the shopping experience by providing incentives directly linked to customer savings goals. By collaborating with various brands, Accrue Savings enables shoppers to receive cash rewards as they work towards their desired purchases, promoting a more strategic approach to managing everyday expenses.

BrightHire

Series B in 2021
BrightHire is a stealth seed-funded startup with a mission to transform how every company in the world hires. We use speech recognition and NLP to make the hiring process vastly more efficient, effective and fair for companies and candidates. The founders combine 20+ years experience building and selling HR tech products and scaling high growth startups, and we’re backed by the investors behind Instacart, Hashicorp, MongoDB, DataDog, DoorDash, Casper and other breakout companies.

PrettyDamnQuick

Seed Round in 2021
PDQ makes logistics super simple for retailers. PrettyDamnQuick's logistics workspace connects eCommerce stores to delivery services so that retailers can fulfill and ship customers' orders effortlessly for less time and money. Ready to end your logistics nightmare and start getting sh*p done?

BrightHire

Series A in 2021
BrightHire is a stealth seed-funded startup with a mission to transform how every company in the world hires. We use speech recognition and NLP to make the hiring process vastly more efficient, effective and fair for companies and candidates. The founders combine 20+ years experience building and selling HR tech products and scaling high growth startups, and we’re backed by the investors behind Instacart, Hashicorp, MongoDB, DataDog, DoorDash, Casper and other breakout companies.

TULU

Seed Round in 2021
TULU is a consumer services company based in Tel Aviv, Israel, that specializes in on-demand rentals of household and lifestyle products. Founded in 2018 by Yishai Lehavi and Yael Shemer, TULU's platform aims to promote responsible consumption and energy efficiency while reducing urban living costs. The company offers a diverse range of products, including brand-name appliances, grocery staples, micromobility devices, and entertainment equipment, all accessible through its application. By utilizing IoT-based technology, TULU optimizes space and product usage, helping urban dwellers minimize waste and enhance their overall living experience.

Dandelion Energy

Series B in 2021
Dandelion Energy, Inc., founded in 2017 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, specializes in affordable geothermal heating and cooling solutions for residential properties. The company's innovative home geothermal system replaces traditional air conditioning and heating equipment with a heat pump and underground pipes that efficiently transfer thermal energy between the earth and the home. This proprietary installation process allows homeowners to transition from conventional heating fuels to renewable geothermal energy, providing an environmentally friendly and cost-effective alternative for temperature regulation and hot water production.

Flyp

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Flyp is a company that operates an artificial intelligence platform focused on reselling used goods. It facilitates the sale of second-hand clothing by connecting individual resellers with a decentralized network. The platform provides automation software and supply chain management systems that empower these resellers to turn used items into cash. By enabling both enterprises and consumers to liquidate their items efficiently, Flyp aims to simplify the resale process and create a more sustainable marketplace for pre-owned goods.

Wellory

Seed Round in 2020
Wellory Inc. is a nutrition and wellness application company based in Brooklyn, New York, established in 2018. The Wellory app enables users to create personalized nutrition plans and health goals with the assistance of nutritionists, dietitians, and health coaches. It emphasizes one-on-one relationships through a live messaging platform, allowing for ongoing communication and support. Users benefit from personalized meal planning, photo-based meal logging, and tailored feedback, fostering the development of healthy eating habits. Wellory's approach combines certified expertise with data-rich profiles that track consumer health and behavior trends over time. The company also offers subscription services to enhance accessibility and affordability in healthy eating.

Dandelion Energy

Series A in 2020
Dandelion Energy, Inc., founded in 2017 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, specializes in affordable geothermal heating and cooling solutions for residential properties. The company's innovative home geothermal system replaces traditional air conditioning and heating equipment with a heat pump and underground pipes that efficiently transfer thermal energy between the earth and the home. This proprietary installation process allows homeowners to transition from conventional heating fuels to renewable geothermal energy, providing an environmentally friendly and cost-effective alternative for temperature regulation and hot water production.

Fast

Seed Round in 2019
Fast's mission is to make buying online faster, safer and easier for everyone. Its Fast Login and Fast Checkout products enable a one-click sign-in and purchasing experience that makes it easier for people to buy and merchants to sell. The company's products work on any browser, device or platform to deliver a consistent, stress-free purchasing experience. Fast is entirely consumer-focused and invests heavily in its users' privacy and data security. Headquartered in San Francisco, Fast is a privately held company funded by Stripe, Index Ventures, Susa Ventures, Global Founders Capital and Brian Sugar – who also serves on the board. To learn more, visit fast.co.

BuildOps

Seed Round in 2019
BuildOps, Inc. provides a comprehensive software solution tailored for commercial HVAC, plumbing, and electrical contractors. Founded in 2018 and based in Santa Monica, California, the company’s platform integrates various functionalities, including dispatching, scheduling, customer management, and mobile invoicing. This all-in-one operational software streamlines business processes, enabling subcontractors to efficiently manage invoicing, billing, estimates, proposals, payments, workflows, and financial reporting. Designed by a team of subcontractors and engineers, BuildOps aims to enhance operational efficiency and profitability through its cloud-based technology, allowing users to improve their day-to-day operations while reducing costs.

Jones

Seed Round in 2019
The Jones Agency, Inc. is a liability insurance underwriting company that specializes in serving general construction and property management contractors. Founded in 2016 and based in New York, it provides insurance solutions tailored for various professions, including contractors, electricians, HVAC technicians, and landscapers. In addition to its underwriting services, Jones offers a software platform designed to streamline liability management for real estate companies, addressing the complexities of insurance compliance. This innovative approach aims to simplify the traditionally cumbersome process of managing insurance certificates for owners, managers, and developers within the commercial real estate sector. Through its services, Jones seeks to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in insurance management for its clients.

ShapeShift Gaming

Seed Round in 2019
ShapeShift Gaming Ltd. develops Jumper.tv, a streaming content aggregator and viewership platform. Its platform captures, tracks, and analyzes live video game streams from various streaming platforms. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Tel Aviv, Israel.

EliseAI

Seed Round in 2019
MeetElise is an AI company on a mission to make good housing affordable to all. Elise tracks all of your leads for you and instantly responds to new inquiries, schedules viewings, and consistently follows up with each and every prospect to make sure no lead is lost.

Neighborhood Goods

Seed Round in 2019
Neighborhood Goods Inc. operates a dynamic department store based in Dallas, Texas, which was founded in 2017. The store showcases a diverse array of brands and products, including apparel, accessories, cosmetics, and groceries, while also providing online sales. Beyond retail, Neighborhood Goods serves as a community hub, offering social spaces, food options, events, and opportunities for learning through live speakers and immersive editorial content. This multifaceted approach aims to create a vibrant environment that brings people together to shop, eat, and engage with new concepts.

Dandelion Energy

Series A in 2019
Dandelion Energy, Inc., founded in 2017 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, specializes in affordable geothermal heating and cooling solutions for residential properties. The company's innovative home geothermal system replaces traditional air conditioning and heating equipment with a heat pump and underground pipes that efficiently transfer thermal energy between the earth and the home. This proprietary installation process allows homeowners to transition from conventional heating fuels to renewable geothermal energy, providing an environmentally friendly and cost-effective alternative for temperature regulation and hot water production.

Dandelion

Series A in 2019
Dandelion's vision is to enable frictionless discovery of content and commerce. In a world where its easy for anyone to be a seller, it should be easy for anyone to be a marketer too. Dandelion provides the platform to storefronts, marketplaces, and their participants to make that happen.

Upfort

Seed Round in 2018
Upfort is a cyber security company that specializes in providing cyber protection as a service for small businesses. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, the company aims to safeguard businesses from cyber attacks through tailored security solutions. Upfort's services are designed to address the unique challenges faced by small enterprises, ensuring they have access to effective protection against evolving cyber threats.

Neighborhood Goods

Seed Round in 2018
Neighborhood Goods Inc. operates a dynamic department store based in Dallas, Texas, which was founded in 2017. The store showcases a diverse array of brands and products, including apparel, accessories, cosmetics, and groceries, while also providing online sales. Beyond retail, Neighborhood Goods serves as a community hub, offering social spaces, food options, events, and opportunities for learning through live speakers and immersive editorial content. This multifaceted approach aims to create a vibrant environment that brings people together to shop, eat, and engage with new concepts.

Jones

Seed Round in 2018
The Jones Agency, Inc. is a liability insurance underwriting company that specializes in serving general construction and property management contractors. Founded in 2016 and based in New York, it provides insurance solutions tailored for various professions, including contractors, electricians, HVAC technicians, and landscapers. In addition to its underwriting services, Jones offers a software platform designed to streamline liability management for real estate companies, addressing the complexities of insurance compliance. This innovative approach aims to simplify the traditionally cumbersome process of managing insurance certificates for owners, managers, and developers within the commercial real estate sector. Through its services, Jones seeks to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in insurance management for its clients.

Dandelion Energy

Seed Round in 2018
Dandelion Energy, Inc., founded in 2017 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, specializes in affordable geothermal heating and cooling solutions for residential properties. The company's innovative home geothermal system replaces traditional air conditioning and heating equipment with a heat pump and underground pipes that efficiently transfer thermal energy between the earth and the home. This proprietary installation process allows homeowners to transition from conventional heating fuels to renewable geothermal energy, providing an environmentally friendly and cost-effective alternative for temperature regulation and hot water production.

Frank Financial Aid

Series A in 2017
Frank’s online platform streamlines and simplifies the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) application process. Its mission is to help students reach their greatest potential by getting the most value from their education. Frank aims to assist each student and help them get their maximum financial aid.

Jones

Pre Seed Round in 2017
The Jones Agency, Inc. is a liability insurance underwriting company that specializes in serving general construction and property management contractors. Founded in 2016 and based in New York, it provides insurance solutions tailored for various professions, including contractors, electricians, HVAC technicians, and landscapers. In addition to its underwriting services, Jones offers a software platform designed to streamline liability management for real estate companies, addressing the complexities of insurance compliance. This innovative approach aims to simplify the traditionally cumbersome process of managing insurance certificates for owners, managers, and developers within the commercial real estate sector. Through its services, Jones seeks to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in insurance management for its clients.
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