Hinge Capital is a venture capital investment firm based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2010. The firm specializes in investing in high-technology companies across various sectors, including artificial intelligence, blockchain, infrastructure, consumer services, media, financial services, healthcare, education, and core internet technologies. Hinge Capital distinguishes itself by offering more than just financial backing; it provides a modern venture platform that integrates the expertise of operators, data scientists, designers, and engineers. This approach allows the firm to support promising founders in high-growth markets with patient and flexible capital. Hinge Capital's commitment to leveraging technology and product development aligns with the needs of early-stage companies, ensuring that they receive a differentiated experience at the seed stage. As a Registered Investment Adviser, Hinge Capital aims to foster innovation by making strategic, risk-oriented investments in next-generation vertical technologies.
Sarcophagus is an autonomous decentralized application (dApp) designed to function as a dead man's switch, ensuring that assets can be managed or transferred if the operator becomes incapacitated. Built on the Ethereum and Arweave blockchains, the project is fully open-source and utilizes the Unlicense, allowing for collaborative development. Sarcophagus aims to assist developers and crypto enthusiasts in creating and managing crypto tokens through its innovative platform, which integrates mining software and offers incentives for users engaged in digital currency farming. The project is the result of contributions from a global team of software developers, crypto enthusiasts, and security experts, although it has not yet undergone an audit.
Classy
Series D in 2021
Classy is a social enterprise dedicated to empowering nonprofits by providing a comprehensive suite of online fundraising tools. Established in 2011, the company has facilitated tens of millions of donations from over 190 countries, contributing to the raising of more than $2 billion for social causes. Classy's platform includes features for peer-to-peer fundraising, event management, direct donation appeals, and crowdfunding, enabling organizations to effectively attract and convert support for their missions. Additionally, Classy hosts the Collaborative and Classy Awards, which recognize excellence in social innovation within the nonprofit sector.
twine
Seed Round in 2020
Twine is a technology company that focuses on enhancing connectivity for remote teams through its innovative platform designed for deep networking. The company's solutions cater to the needs of virtual events and facilitate meaningful interactions among team members, thereby fostering collaboration and engagement in a digital environment. By providing tools that support effective communication and networking, Twine aims to bridge the gap created by physical distance, enabling teams to thrive in a remote work setting.
Light
Seed Round in 2019
Light Phone, Inc. is a company that specializes in designing, manufacturing, and selling mobile phones, along with offering service plans and SIM cards. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, the company aims to provide a more focused mobile experience through its product, the Light Phone II. This phone is designed to deliver essential communication features while minimizing distractions from social media, news, and email. By prioritizing utility and peace of mind, Light Phone seeks to redefine mobile technology for users who want to reduce digital clutter in their lives.
Tap
Seed Round in 2018
Tap Projects Inc. operates an online platform designed to help users locate water refill stations globally. The platform facilitates connections between various partners and public refill sources, including water fountains, refill stations, water ATMs, and natural springs, all of which provide access to clean drinking water. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Tap aims to promote a zero-waste drinking water network, encouraging individuals to refill their water bottles rather than using single-use plastic containers.
Naked Labs
Series A in 2018
Naked Labs is a Silicon Valley-based startup focused on3D scanning, computer vision, and human-centered design. It uses infrared light to capture a 3D body model, which is visualized on the Naked app. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Redwood City, California.
Airfoil Capital
Seed Round in 2018
Airfoil Capital, Inc. is an investment consulting firm based in Miami, Florida, that specializes in cryptocurrency consulting services for both individual and institutional investors. Founded in 2017, the company provides a range of offerings, including cold storage hardware security devices and setup services that encompass initial readings, risk assessments, and guidance on top tokens. Airfoil Capital also supports clients with monitoring systems and delivers current information on industry trends. Additionally, the firm offers various industry tools such as portfolio monitoring software, charting tools, and security software, all aimed at helping investors securely store their assets and make informed investment decisions.
Bird
Series C in 2018
Bird is a micro-mobility company that specializes in designing a vehicle-sharing platform focused on providing affordable and sustainable transportation solutions. The platform facilitates access to shared personal electric vehicles, including e-scooters and electric bicycles, which can be easily picked up and dropped off at various locations. By collaborating with cities, Bird aims to enhance urban mobility, reduce car trips, alleviate traffic congestion, and lower carbon emissions. Operating in multiple locations, including over ten cities in Canada, Bird emphasizes accessibility and environmentally friendly transport options, appealing to communities seeking reliable alternatives to traditional motor vehicles.
HONK
Series B in 2018
HONK Technologies is an innovative roadside assistance platform that connects motorists in need with towing service professionals through an on-demand mobile application. The platform enables vehicle owners to quickly find and request various roadside services, including towing, tire changes, jump starts, fuel delivery, and lockout assistance. Customers can order assistance via the mobile app or web interface, allowing them to track the location and estimated arrival time of their tow truck in real-time. The company collaborates with roadside assistance professionals, providing them with a streamlined payment process and the opportunity to grow their businesses. HONK's transparent platform is also utilized by insurance companies, auto manufacturers, and fleets to enhance customer satisfaction, reduce wait times significantly, and leverage roadside assistance data for improved service delivery.
Rehinged
Seed Round in 2018
Rehinged, Inc. is a machine intelligence company based in San Diego, California, that specializes in developing a proprietary technology platform aimed at predicting the performance of technology startups and assessing the impact of innovations on existing and emerging markets. The company, formerly known as HingedAI, Inc. before its rebranding in March 2018, utilizes a software-as-a-service model that leverages data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. This approach transforms billions of external data points into actionable intelligence, allowing businesses to gain real-time insights into their markets without the need for costly data science teams. Rehinged's platform empowers users to make informed business decisions by revealing the underlying narratives of companies and predicting their potential for success.
Ripple Labs
Series B in 2016
Ripple Labs, Inc. is a technology company that operates a global payments network leveraging blockchain technology. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Ripple develops RippleNet, an enterprise-level decentralized solution that connects banks, payment providers, digital asset exchanges, and corporations to facilitate international money transfers. Its offerings include XRP, a digital asset used for payments; xCurrent, which provides cross-border payment services for banks; xRapid, designed for payment providers and financial institutions to optimize liquidity costs; and xVia, a tool for corporates and payment providers to send payments using a standardized interface. Ripple aims to create a frictionless experience for global transactions, allowing financial institutions to transact directly with each other while minimizing foreign exchange exposure and counterparty risks. The company also maintains additional offices in major cities around the world, including New York, London, and Sydney.
Qualified
Pre Seed Round in 2016
Qualified is an online assessment platform designed to help companies identify top engineering talent through real-world coding challenges. The platform utilizes automated code assessments and a live interview tool, providing a format that simulates actual coding environments. This approach allows organizations to effectively evaluate the technical capabilities of potential hires while streamlining the recruitment process. By integrating testing frameworks, Qualified enables businesses to assess the skill strengths of candidates in a developer-friendly manner, ultimately facilitating the hiring of high-performing engineers.
Poncho
Seed Round in 2016
Poncho Inc. specializes in providing personalized weather forecasts through its application, emails, and text messages across the continental United States. Incorporated in 2014 and headquartered in New York City, Poncho has gained recognition as one of the most popular weather chatbots on Facebook Messenger and as a leading weather app in the App Store. In addition to weather updates, the company offers travel reports to enhance user experience. As of May 2018, Poncho operates as a subsidiary of Dirty Lemon Beverages, LLC. The company leverages advanced bot technologies to deliver engaging content across various messaging and hardware platforms.
Minbox
Seed Round in 2015
Minbox Inc. is a company that specializes in designing and developing a cloud storage application aimed at enhancing file management and collaboration. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, Minbox offers a platform that connects to various cloud services such as Dropbox, Google Drive, and OneDrive. This integration allows users to sync specific files or folders, facilitating easy sharing and collaboration with colleagues and clients. The platform features real-time commenting and annotation capabilities, enabling users to engage in discussions directly related to files or projects. By providing an aggregated search function, Minbox helps users efficiently locate files across multiple cloud storage services, making file management more streamlined and user-friendly.
Zealot Networks
Series A in 2015
Zealot Networks is a digital-first media company that focuses on empowering creators and entrepreneurs by offering a comprehensive suite of production, distribution, and business services. The company aims to bridge the gap between traditional and emerging digital media platforms by fostering collaborations among influencers, producers, publishers, and brands. Through strategic acquisitions, partnerships, and joint ventures with innovative companies, Zealot Networks seeks to enhance the creation, distribution, and monetization of content, thereby enabling deeper connections between creators and their audiences based on shared values and passions.
Classy
Series B in 2015
Classy is a social enterprise dedicated to empowering nonprofits by providing a comprehensive suite of online fundraising tools. Established in 2011, the company has facilitated tens of millions of donations from over 190 countries, contributing to the raising of more than $2 billion for social causes. Classy's platform includes features for peer-to-peer fundraising, event management, direct donation appeals, and crowdfunding, enabling organizations to effectively attract and convert support for their missions. Additionally, Classy hosts the Collaborative and Classy Awards, which recognize excellence in social innovation within the nonprofit sector.
Visage
Seed Round in 2015
Visage is a developer of a content creation platform designed to help marketers produce effective and on-brand graphics for engaging audiences of various sizes. Established in 2014 and based in Irvine, California, the platform allows users to create branded visual content tailored for the distribution channels that are critical to their business. This capability enables companies to maintain brand consistency while working more efficiently.
HONK
Series A in 2015
HONK Technologies is an innovative roadside assistance platform that connects motorists in need with towing service professionals through an on-demand mobile application. The platform enables vehicle owners to quickly find and request various roadside services, including towing, tire changes, jump starts, fuel delivery, and lockout assistance. Customers can order assistance via the mobile app or web interface, allowing them to track the location and estimated arrival time of their tow truck in real-time. The company collaborates with roadside assistance professionals, providing them with a streamlined payment process and the opportunity to grow their businesses. HONK's transparent platform is also utilized by insurance companies, auto manufacturers, and fleets to enhance customer satisfaction, reduce wait times significantly, and leverage roadside assistance data for improved service delivery.
WedPics
Series B in 2015
WedPics is a mobile and web-based photo sharing application designed specifically for weddings, allowing guests to contribute their photos to a single album for the bride and groom. Available on both iOS and Android platforms, the app addresses the common challenge faced by couples in collecting memories from their special day. Users can not only upload images but also interact through comments and "likes," fostering engagement among guests. Additionally, WedPics offers five custom filters to enhance the photo experience and encourages the use of traditional digital cameras by allowing users to upload photos via the web. Developed by Deja mi Inc., based in Raleigh, North Carolina, WedPics evolved from the company's earlier app focused on venue discovery to serve a niche market in wedding photography, launching in early 2012. The platform effectively modernizes the wedding photography experience, moving away from disposable cameras and integrating smartphone technology.
HONK
Seed Round in 2014
HONK Technologies is an innovative roadside assistance platform that connects motorists in need with towing service professionals through an on-demand mobile application. The platform enables vehicle owners to quickly find and request various roadside services, including towing, tire changes, jump starts, fuel delivery, and lockout assistance. Customers can order assistance via the mobile app or web interface, allowing them to track the location and estimated arrival time of their tow truck in real-time. The company collaborates with roadside assistance professionals, providing them with a streamlined payment process and the opportunity to grow their businesses. HONK's transparent platform is also utilized by insurance companies, auto manufacturers, and fleets to enhance customer satisfaction, reduce wait times significantly, and leverage roadside assistance data for improved service delivery.
Dollar Shave Club
Series C in 2014
Dollar Shave Club is a lifestyle brand and e-commerce company based in Santa Monica, California, established in 2012. It specializes in providing grooming products for men through a subscription model, offering a variety of items such as razors, blades, shave butter, aftershave liquids, face washes, and wipes. The company focuses on delivering smart and affordable products designed to enhance customers' lives. By employing a unique research and development process that incorporates botanicals and chemists, Dollar Shave Club produces its own goods while maintaining competitive pricing.
Codewars
Seed Round in 2014
Codewars operates an online community platform designed to enhance developers' skills through engaging programming challenges known as code katas. Founded in 2012 and based in the United States, the platform allows users to practice coding by solving tasks created by peers, fostering a collaborative environment for skill development. Participants can contribute by writing their own katas, sharing solutions, and providing constructive feedback to others. This user-driven approach not only helps individuals improve their coding abilities but also encourages the exchange of knowledge and insights within the community.
Triage
Seed Round in 2014
Triage integrates the SaaS tools you use everyday. Quickly connect your services, Triage syncs everything important into one mobile feed.
GoSpotCheck
Venture Round in 2014
GoSpotCheck, Inc. offers a Software-as-a-Service platform designed for field-based teams to efficiently conduct surveys, audits, and reports. With its web and mobile applications, the company enables businesses to utilize their employees to gather real-time retail intelligence. This information is presented on a web dashboard, allowing managers to identify trends and address urgent issues swiftly. GoSpotCheck's solutions encompass a range of applications, including audits and inspections, field sales performance, merchandising, food safety, and asset management. The company serves various industries, including consumer goods, retail, healthcare, and facilities management. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, GoSpotCheck operates as a subsidiary of WorldAPP, Inc. since December 2020.
Betaworks
Series C in 2013
Betaworks is a venture capital firm based in New York City and San Francisco, specializing in seed-stage investments. The company focuses on product development and seeks to capitalize on new consumer behaviors and trends driven by emerging technologies. With a portfolio of over 150 companies, Betaworks is known for being one of the first institutional investors in many of its ventures, emphasizing early-stage opportunities that align with innovative market shifts.
Active Mind Technology
Venture Round in 2013
Active Mind Technology, Inc. specializes in developing digital tracking devices for golf enthusiasts. The company designs systems that enable players to record and analyze their golf rounds by tracking every club used, shot taken, and distance covered. Users can access detailed statistics, trends, and information about their performance, and they have the capability to upload, replay, and share their achievements with friends. Active Mind Technology serves customers across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Ireland. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company also has an office in Galway, Ireland.
Colingo
Seed Round in 2013
Colingo, Inc. is an online English language learning platform founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, California. The company aims to enhance personal, social, and economic opportunities by teaching English to individuals worldwide. Colingo offers live, teacher-led group conversation classes, personalized skills training, and private tutoring, catering to global professionals who possess a basic understanding of English but require assistance in conversational settings. The platform emphasizes authentic interactions through live video classes, providing a tailored path to English fluency. Classes are available 24 hours a day and typically consist of three to five students, fostering a supportive environment where participants can build confidence and improve core grammar and pronunciation skills. Colingo's approach combines engaging discussions on contemporary topics with structured training and assessments, allowing learners to develop fluency and confidence effectively.
Ripple Labs
Seed Round in 2013
Ripple Labs, Inc. is a technology company that operates a global payments network leveraging blockchain technology. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Ripple develops RippleNet, an enterprise-level decentralized solution that connects banks, payment providers, digital asset exchanges, and corporations to facilitate international money transfers. Its offerings include XRP, a digital asset used for payments; xCurrent, which provides cross-border payment services for banks; xRapid, designed for payment providers and financial institutions to optimize liquidity costs; and xVia, a tool for corporates and payment providers to send payments using a standardized interface. Ripple aims to create a frictionless experience for global transactions, allowing financial institutions to transact directly with each other while minimizing foreign exchange exposure and counterparty risks. The company also maintains additional offices in major cities around the world, including New York, London, and Sydney.
Puddle
Seed Round in 2013
Puddle is a San Francisco-based credit creation application that provides an innovative peer-to-peer lending marketplace. It allows individuals to pool their resources, set interest rates, and borrow funds based on trust rather than traditional credit scores. This platform enables users to access credit on demand, fostering a community-oriented approach to financial lending. By connecting members who are willing to lend and borrow within a trusted network, Puddle creates an accessible and flexible financial solution for those in need of funds.
SendHub
Series A in 2013
SendHub offers a comprehensive phone system tailored for today's mobile-centric environment, eliminating the need for hardware and enabling instant setup. Users can obtain a phone number from any area code and access services across various devices, including web browsers, smartphones, and feature phones, as well as through an API. The platform facilitates seamless communication by allowing businesses to add lines for their teams at no additional cost, while providing robust analytics and transparency in telecommunication activities. Key features include an auto attendant, call transfer, company directory, contact sharing, voicemail transcription, and text marketing capabilities, making it suitable for both small and large organizations.
Videolicious
Venture Round in 2013
Videolicious is a pioneer in video automation, focusing on transforming individuals into impactful communicators for B2B sales and marketing organizations. The company offers a web-based platform that enables users to create high-quality videos quickly and efficiently. This platform is designed to assist retailers and media companies in generating, exchanging, and editing video content, allowing for customization to meet specific needs. Through its innovative solutions, Videolicious aims to streamline the video creation process, making it accessible and effective for various business applications.
Clarity
Seed Round in 2012
Clarity Inc. is a web-based social networking platform founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Moncton, Canada. The company facilitates connections between entrepreneurs and industry experts, providing a marketplace for phone consultations to address various business challenges. Users can seek strategic advice, conduct market research, or learn specialized skills from over 30,000 verified professionals, including successful entrepreneurs. Clarity operates as a subsidiary of Fundable LLC, focusing on empowering entrepreneurs through direct access to expertise.
Dekko
Seed Round in 2012
Dekko Inc. is an augmented-reality startup based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2010. The company specializes in developing smartphone software that integrates digital content into the real world, enabling users to interact with their environment in innovative ways. Its portfolio includes an operating system designed for mobile developers to create 3-D applications for wearable devices. Dekko's approach reflects a shift towards a "Post-PC" world, where technology facilitates more natural interactions through multi-sensor devices and the Internet of Things. By moving away from traditional interfaces reliant on keyboards and mice, Dekko aims to enhance user experiences through touch and voice interactions, ultimately allowing for a more immersive engagement with entertainment and social networks.
Republic Project
Series A in 2012
Republic Project is a cloud-based advertising platform that specializes in rapid rich media innovation, offering an intuitive creative production toolset for the quick deployment of Facebook Rich Media Posts. Its responsive ad serving technology guarantees consistent performance across various mobile screens and platforms. As part of DG MediaMind, a leading media-independent third-party ad server, Republic Project allows brands to manage, serve, and analyze their Facebook rich media campaigns alongside other display channels within an award-winning campaign management platform. The company is designed for brands, agencies, and studios, facilitating their engagement with the social and mobile audience while minimizing the complexities and costs associated with traditional media solutions. Republic Project is supported by notable investors, including Google Ventures and other prominent venture firms.
Tracks.by
Seed Round in 2012
Tracks.by lets artists launch new music and videos. Using the launch campaigns on the Tracks.by platform, artists can turn every music and video release into an opportunity to get likes on Facebook, find fans that love them, and go viral.
Videolicious
Seed Round in 2012
Videolicious is a pioneer in video automation, focusing on transforming individuals into impactful communicators for B2B sales and marketing organizations. The company offers a web-based platform that enables users to create high-quality videos quickly and efficiently. This platform is designed to assist retailers and media companies in generating, exchanging, and editing video content, allowing for customization to meet specific needs. Through its innovative solutions, Videolicious aims to streamline the video creation process, making it accessible and effective for various business applications.
Space Monkey
Seed Round in 2012
Space Monkey offers an affordable subscription-based data storage solution that combines local hardware storage with cloud capabilities. The company provides a device capable of storing one terabyte of data, allowing users to access, share, and manage their digital content from any device, including iOS and Android mobile devices, as well as Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Founded in July 2011 by Clint Gordon-Carroll and Alen Peacock, Space Monkey is headquartered in Midvale, Utah. The service is designed to create a faster and more durable way to store data, ensuring users can easily access their information from anywhere in the world.
MediaSpike
Seed Round in 2012
MediaSpike, Inc. operates an online platform that specializes in in-game product placement, primarily for social and mobile games. Founded in 2011 and based in Mountain View, California, the company enables advertisers and game developers to collaborate effectively. Developers integrate one of MediaSpike's SDKs to connect with the platform, allowing brands to search for suitable advertising placements based on various criteria through an intuitive dashboard. The process involves selecting placements, uploading assets, previewing the placements, and submitting them for developer approval. Once live, MediaSpike provides analytics to track the performance of these placements, ensuring that both brands and developers can assess the effectiveness of their advertising strategies. The platform also extends its services to virtual reality content, broadening its reach within the gaming industry.
Betable
Convertible Note in 2012
Betable Limited is a gaming platform that allows developers to legally incorporate real-money gambling into their mobile and social games. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in London, with an additional office in San Francisco, Betable provides essential support, infrastructure, and licensing to facilitate this integration. The platform features a range of services, including the Betable engine, Betable Reach, and Betable Wallet, which help developers manage the processing, legality, and compliance associated with real-money gaming. Licensed by the United Kingdom Gambling Commission and the Alderney Gambling Control Commission, Betable prioritizes security and responsible gaming through robust fraud protection, player location verification, identity checks, and account monitoring. This enables developers to offer real-money play without the burden of extensive licensing costs or loss of control over their games.
SendHub
Seed Round in 2012
SendHub offers a comprehensive phone system tailored for today's mobile-centric environment, eliminating the need for hardware and enabling instant setup. Users can obtain a phone number from any area code and access services across various devices, including web browsers, smartphones, and feature phones, as well as through an API. The platform facilitates seamless communication by allowing businesses to add lines for their teams at no additional cost, while providing robust analytics and transparency in telecommunication activities. Key features include an auto attendant, call transfer, company directory, contact sharing, voicemail transcription, and text marketing capabilities, making it suitable for both small and large organizations.
Trigger.io
Seed Round in 2012
Trigger.io is a San Francisco-based company that has developed a cross-platform mobile development framework specifically designed for web developers aiming to create native mobile applications. Its application development platform leverages an HTML5 operating system, enabling efficient interaction between companies and their customers through digital media. The platform is regularly updated to address bugs, which helps reduce data consumption, allowing developers to build native mobile applications more swiftly and effectively. By focusing on enhancing the development process, Trigger.io provides a valuable solution for businesses looking to engage with their audiences through mobile technology.
Fanium
Seed Round in 2012
Fanium, Inc. is a technology company focused on developing innovative applications for fantasy sports and television prediction games. Founded in 2011 by Grant Gurtin while he was a student at Brown University, the company has created a range of mobile applications that enhance the way users engage with sports and entertainment content. Fanium's offerings include contests that allow users to predict outcomes in TV shows and sports events, winning cash prizes in the process. The company's unique approach integrates social media by aggregating expert opinions and utilizing advanced search technology to deliver relevant information to users. Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Fanium continues to evolve its platform to maintain user interest and retention, particularly through its mobile applications.
Incredible Labs
Seed Round in 2011
Incredible Labs, Inc., founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, California, develops artificial intelligence software, notably a mobile anticipatory assistant called Donna. This innovative personal assistant is designed to predict and fulfill individual user needs, enhancing personal productivity and convenience.
LawPivot
Seed Round in 2011
LawPivot is a platform that offers legal assistance to small businesses and families, having served over 20 million users since its inception in 2008. The service provides access to free legal documents and connects users with local attorneys at discounted rates. LawPivot operates a crowdsourced platform where individuals can pose legal questions to a community of over 2,300 lawyers across 37 states. This approach allows users to receive tailored legal advice and support, facilitating the creation of essential legal documents and enhancing their ability to navigate legal challenges effectively.
LaunchRock
Seed Round in 2011
LaunchRock is an online platform that allows users to create viral "Launching Soon" pages equipped with sharing tools and analytics. Founded in 2011 during Philadelphia’s Startup Weekend, the company operates from Walnut, California. LaunchRock enables users to rapidly set up landing pages, allowing them to capture early interest and grow their audience. The platform incentivizes users to promote projects through email and social networks, enhancing marketing efforts. By providing these tools, LaunchRock helps clients effectively engage potential customers before their official launch.
Meeps
Seed Round in 2011
Explore the World Through your Interests. Meeps is a place to share and talk about your interests with others around the world. People connect because of shared interests, not shared offices or high schools. Meeps allows you to find real people that share real interests, in real time.
Zaarly
Series A in 2011
Zaarly, Inc. is an online marketplace that connects small business owners specializing in customer services with homeowners seeking assistance. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Zaarly operates primarily in Denver, Minneapolis, Kansas City, and Northern Virginia. The platform is designed to facilitate home-maintenance jobs and projects, offering features such as selection, communication, scheduling, payment, and reviews. By focusing on a proximity-based, real-time marketplace, Zaarly aims to create a buyer-driven environment that enhances the experience for both service providers and consumers.
DemandSphere
Seed Round in 2011
DemandSphere is a hybrid content marketing and strategy platform that evolved from GinzaMetrics, catering to a diverse range of global clients. The platform addresses the changing landscape of marketing by integrating various channels such as SEO, content, email, social media, and offline marketing into a cohesive strategy. It combines advanced data analytics with strategic services, allowing businesses to streamline their marketing efforts. Users can efficiently review and set goals, manage outcomes, and report on key performance indicators, significantly reducing manual labor in the process. DemandSphere focuses on enhancing growth potential for organizations by providing the insights and tools necessary for effective content marketing and digital strategy.
GinzaMetrics
Seed Round in 2011
Ginzametrics makes enterprise SEO and Content Marketing simple and easy to manage. The most scalable SEO platform on the market, Ginzametrics serves the needs of advertisers, agencies and ecommerce companies in over 120 global markets. The Ginzametrics platform manages millions of keywords across large site portfolios. The SEO dashboard makes it easy to optimize content for all major search engines. Ginzametrics integrates with Google Analytics, Omniture SiteCatalyst and more to provide engagement insights for organic search. The API enables SEOs and agencies to automate site provisioning and analytics at massive scale. Ginzamarkets, Inc. has received funding from Y Combinator, 500 Startups and other investors and is based in San Francisco, CA, with additional offices in Raleigh, NC, Japan and Europe.
Getaround
Seed Round in 2011
Getaround, Inc. is an online marketplace specializing in peer-to-peer car sharing and local car rentals. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, California, Getaround allows users to rent vehicles on-demand, ranging from economy cars to luxury models, by the hour or day. The platform facilitates a seamless experience through its patented Getaround Connect technology, which enables users to access cars without needing to meet the vehicle owner or handle physical keys. This innovative approach eliminates the traditional hassles of car rental, such as long lines and paperwork. Getaround operates in several major U.S. cities, including San Francisco, San Diego, Chicago, and Washington, D.C., providing a convenient and eco-friendly alternative to car ownership while allowing vehicle owners to earn extra income. The service also includes comprehensive insurance and 24/7 roadside assistance, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for users.
Life360
Series A in 2011
Life360, Inc. is a mobile application company headquartered in San Francisco, California, that focuses on enhancing family connectivity and safety. Founded in 2007, Life360 provides a platform for families to communicate, share locations, and monitor driving safety. The app, which serves millions of users in over 140 countries, offers features such as private location sharing, location history, crash detection, roadside assistance, and emergency alerts through both free and paid subscriptions. As the world's largest family-oriented social network, Life360 has over 50 million monthly active users and consistently ranks among the top social networking apps in the United States. The company's mission is to help families stay connected and secure by providing essential tools that address the needs of modern family life.
Manpacks
Angel Round in 2011
Manpacks is a web-based subscription service that delivers essential products for men, including underwear, razors, grooming items, and condoms from well-known brands. The service operates on a quarterly schedule, sending customers a curated box every three months. Users have the flexibility to manage their subscriptions through an online dashboard, allowing them to modify orders, delay shipments, or request immediate delivery of items. By providing a convenient solution for men's daily needs, Manpacks aims to simplify the shopping experience and help customers maintain their personal care without the hassle of frequent purchases.
Embedly
Seed Round in 2011
Embedly provides a platform and suite of tools to make embedding and previewing links simple. Embedly helps publishers and consumers manage embed codes from more than 100 Websites and APIs, including YouTube, Flickr, Ustream, Picassa, Hulu, Twitpic, Quantcast, and CrunchBase. It automatically convert links from these sources into embedded media on the fly.
ToutApp
Seed Round in 2011
ToutApp, Inc. is a software company that specializes in sales communications, providing a platform designed to enhance the productivity of sales teams. Founded in 2010 and based in New York, ToutApp offers tools that enable users to streamline communication, utilize email tracking, and leverage templates and analytics for improved performance. The platform assists various organizations, including both enterprises and non-profits, in generating leads, closing deals more efficiently, and making accurate sales forecasts. Notable clients include Citrix and ProCore, who utilize ToutApp to boost their sales processes. In 2017, ToutApp became a subsidiary of Marketo, expanding its capabilities within the sales technology landscape.
DoubleDutch
Seed Round in 2011
DoubleDutch, Inc. is a provider of event management software aimed at enhancing live event experiences for organizers worldwide. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in McLean, Virginia, the company offers a live engagement platform that includes applications, integrations, and performance metrics, allowing event organizers to digitize experiences and optimize engagement. Its solutions encompass online event registration, enabling users to create custom registration pages, manage pre-event activities, and collect attendee data and payments. DoubleDutch serves a diverse clientele, including brands and associations, for various types of events such as corporate meetings, tradeshows, expos, and conferences. The company also operates locations in major cities across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia, and is a subsidiary of Cvent, Inc. as of June 2019.
Kiip
Series A in 2011
Kiip, Inc. is a rewards network and mobile application that provides a moments-targeting platform, allowing brands to deliver automated rewards to consumers at relevant moments within their own applications and across social media platforms. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Kiip offers rewards for virtual achievements, enhancing consumer engagement with brands. The company has raised a total of $15.4 million in funding from various investors, including Relay Ventures, Interpublic Group, and American Express Ventures, among others. Co-founded by Brian Wong, Courtney Guertin, and Amadeus Demarzi, Kiip focuses on creating meaningful interactions between brands and consumers through its innovative rewards system.
DailyWorth
Venture Round in 2011
DailyWorth is a prominent financial media company focused on empowering women in their financial journeys. It offers a comprehensive platform that provides financial advisory services, publications, and resources covering various topics such as saving, investing, and retirement planning. By delivering relevant money-related advice, DailyWorth aims to educate and engage women, helping them enhance their financial knowledge and increase their net worth. The company's mission is to inspire women to seek greater financial independence and fulfillment in their lives.
Graphicly
Series A in 2011
Graphicly is a software service provider based in Boulder, Colorado, specializing in the digital content conversion and distribution sector. The company offers a platform that enables authors and publishers to automate self-publishing by converting, distributing, and promoting image-based digital content across major consumer mobile and eBook marketplaces, including the Apple iOS Newsstand, Barnes & Noble NOOK Color, and Amazon Kindle store. By streamlining workflows and significantly reducing production costs, Graphicly allows creators to focus on their content while providing detailed real-time analytics to track performance. As the only platform optimized for image-based content, Graphicly is well-positioned to capitalize on the expanding publishing market, which includes a growing number of self-published authors producing graphical works.
EcoMom
Angel Round in 2010
EcoMom is an online shopping platform dedicated to providing eco-conscious products for children and families. Founded by parents and professionals, it aims to simplify the process of making healthy choices in parenting. The website offers a wide range of products, including baby care items, organic baby food, toys, books, clothing, and gifts, all designed to promote the well-being of children. EcoMom also emphasizes the importance of informed decision-making by providing relevant information and expert opinions from trusted organizations in health, nutrition, and mindful living. By combining e-commerce with social shopping, EcoMom makes it easy for parents to access essential products that support the healthy development of their families.
LawPivot
Seed Round in 2010
LawPivot is a platform that offers legal assistance to small businesses and families, having served over 20 million users since its inception in 2008. The service provides access to free legal documents and connects users with local attorneys at discounted rates. LawPivot operates a crowdsourced platform where individuals can pose legal questions to a community of over 2,300 lawyers across 37 states. This approach allows users to receive tailored legal advice and support, facilitating the creation of essential legal documents and enhancing their ability to navigate legal challenges effectively.
TekTrak
Angel Round in 2010
TekTrak, Inc. is a mobile security company based in Culver City, California, specializing in applications for smartphones and tablets. Founded in 2010, TekTrak has developed a mobile application that enables users to track their devices if lost or misplaced. In addition to location tracking, the application offers features to secure sensitive and private information stored on the device. TekTrak's solutions are compatible with both iOS and Android platforms, providing a comprehensive approach to mobile security for users concerned about the protection of their personal data.
InboxQ
Angel Round in 2010
InboxQ is a browser extension that provides users with a continuous stream of questions sourced from Twitter. It allows businesses and individuals to engage with potential customers by addressing inquiries related to their products, industry, or general interests. By leveraging their expertise, users can effectively assist others in solving problems, thereby enhancing customer interaction and fostering meaningful connections. This real-time delivery of questions makes it easier for users to stay informed about the interests and needs of their target audience.
eToro
Series C in 2010
eToro is a global multi-asset investment platform founded in 2007, based in London. It empowers individuals to grow their knowledge and wealth by providing a social trading network that allows users to trade various assets including currencies, commodities, indices, crypto assets, and stocks. eToro's platform enables users to manually invest in different asset classes or automatically copy the trades of other successful traders within its community of over 23 million registered users. The company operates as a subsidiary of eToro Group Limited.
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