Javelin Venture Partners

Javelin Venture Partners, founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, specializes in venture capital investment in early-stage technology and healthcare companies worldwide. The firm targets innovative companies managed by capable leaders, focusing on advanced technologies with substantial market potential and strong competitive advantages. Typical investments range from $1 to $6 million, with additional reserves for follow-on funding, and Javelin also considers smaller seed investments for promising startups. As an active investor, Javelin emphasizes a long-term approach to creating significant value in its portfolio.

Andrew Galvin

CFO

Tasnia Huque

Venture

Jed Katz

Managing Director

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Kalder

Seed Round in 2024
Kalder is a unified platform that enables brands, sports teams, and travel companies to launch co-branded cards and manage loyalty programs. The platform facilitates customer relationship management, allowing organizations to collaborate effectively and implement advocacy campaigns that transform customers into influencers. Kalder provides tools to create exclusive tiers, track engagement data both online and in-person, and reward customers through blockchain technology. This comprehensive approach enhances customer engagement and supports business growth for its partners.

TensorWave

Venture Round in 2024
TensorWave enables enterprises to harness the power of artificial intelligence and create innovative AI-based software.

Stensul

Series C in 2023
Stensul is an email generation platform designed to streamline the email creation process for enterprise marketers. By centralizing and pre-configuring the platform for each brand, Stensul eliminates the need for extensive collaboration with designers, developers, and quality assurance teams. This allows marketers to concentrate on crafting engaging content that drives results. The platform simplifies complex coding and design tasks, enabling marketing teams to produce mobile-responsive emails that adhere to brand and legal guidelines. With Stensul, businesses can efficiently build and send emails through their existing email service providers or marketing clouds, ultimately reducing production time and costs while enhancing communication effectiveness.

Pair Eyewear

Series C in 2023
Pair Eyewear, founded in 2017 and based in New York, specializes in customizable eyeglasses for children. The company offers a unique product line that includes base frames, which are standard glasses, and top frames, which are snap-on fronts that can be easily changed to reflect a child's evolving interests and personalities. By leveraging an e-commerce platform, Pair Eyewear aims to transform the eyeglass experience into an engaging activity for children while simplifying the process for parents. The brand focuses on quality and affordability, providing eyewear that combines style with functionality, featuring hand-polished acetate frames and shatterproof polycarbonate lenses.

Arrive Recommerce

Series A in 2023
Arrive Recommerce specializes in transforming the resale market by providing brands and retailers with a sustainable and profitable solution for managing returns, excess inventory, and damaged goods. Through its Returns to Recommerce™ initiative, the company enables clients to convert these challenges into revenue-generating opportunities via a fully-branded resale channel. Arrive's technological offerings, including Recommerce Management Technology and Storefront Technology, enhance operational efficiency and drive customer engagement. By collaborating with partners in returns management, logistics, and e-commerce enablement, Arrive helps brands increase their margins and value. Recognized as the 4th Most Innovative Retail Company by Fast Company in 2022, Arrive Recommerce serves notable clients like YETI and Burton Snowboards, promoting circular commerce across various industries.

Resemble AI

Series A in 2023
Resemble AI specializes in developing advanced speech generation technology that enables the creation of personalized digital voices. Founded in 2019 and based in Toronto, Canada, the company utilizes proprietary deep-learning models to produce realistic speech synthesis, allowing users to transform their own voice into a target voice with precise control over inflection and intonation. Resemble AI offers voice cloning solutions accessible via web or API, catering to various sectors including entertainment and marketing. Additionally, the company provides tools for real-time speech-to-speech transformation, along with features for deep fake detection and intellectual property protection, ensuring clients can establish a unique voice identity that enhances customer engagement in the digital landscape.

Sequel.io

Series A in 2022
Sequel provides a low-code solution for live video that enables brands to turn their websites into hubs for live engagement and engage their communities on their own websites.

Charma

Venture Round in 2022
Charma is a company focused on enhancing team communication and accountability through its people management application platform. This platform is designed to improve working relationships by facilitating structured interactions between managers and employees. It offers tools for continuous feedback, employee recognition, goal setting, and performance reviews, all aimed at boosting team performance and engagement. By guiding the dynamics of employer-employee relationships, Charma enables organizations to unlock the full potential of their workforce.

Fello

Debt Financing in 2022
Fello is a provider of real estate services focused on creating a simple and efficient home selling experience. The company offers a platform that allows homeowners to receive competitive offers for their properties without the need to list them on the market. This approach enables homeowners to sell their homes and transition on their own schedule, avoiding the typical stress associated with showings and necessary repairs. Additionally, Fello employs intelligent, automated marketing to engage leads and facilitate ongoing opportunities, functioning around the clock to enhance the selling process.

Fello

Venture Round in 2022
Fello is a provider of real estate services focused on creating a simple and efficient home selling experience. The company offers a platform that allows homeowners to receive competitive offers for their properties without the need to list them on the market. This approach enables homeowners to sell their homes and transition on their own schedule, avoiding the typical stress associated with showings and necessary repairs. Additionally, Fello employs intelligent, automated marketing to engage leads and facilitate ongoing opportunities, functioning around the clock to enhance the selling process.

Octane11

Seed Round in 2022
Octane11 is a data analytics and collaboration platform tailored for B2B enterprises with revenues exceeding $100 million. Launched in late 2020, the platform integrates, enriches, and analyzes data from various sources, including paid, owned, and earned marketing, sales, and product usage data. By connecting siloed data across organizations, Octane11 enables businesses to derive actionable insights from their digital interactions and compare their performance against industry benchmarks. The company aims to assist marketers in understanding client behavior, tracking marketing activities, and coordinating multi-channel strategies effectively. Backed by several venture capital firms, Octane11 is committed to helping large B2B enterprises optimize their data utilization to drive significant business results.

Viable

Seed Round in 2022
Viable develops a qualitative AI designed for business teams. Its platform automates the qualitative analysis of customer feedback. With Feedback Analysis Reports, customer feedback is analyzed and distilled into top complaints, compliments, requests, questions, and more via natural language reports.

Landed

Seed Round in 2022
Landed is a recruiting platform focused on enhancing the hiring process for hourly employers, particularly in the restaurant and hospitality sectors. It utilizes conversational AI technology to streamline connections between employers and job applicants, aligning candidates with employers based on specific criteria. This innovative approach allows for more efficient screening of applicants, leveraging data points to identify the best candidates quickly. By improving the recruitment experience for both employers and job seekers, Landed aims to facilitate better hiring outcomes in a competitive labor market.

Appvance.ai

Series C in 2022
Appvance.ai specializes in AI-driven test automation, offering a cutting-edge solution that transforms software testing. Its flagship product, Appvance IQ, is recognized as the first unified test automation system powered by artificial intelligence. This technology enhances the quality, performance, and security of applications while streamlining the efficiency of testing teams. By eliminating the redundancies of traditional manual and legacy automation methods, Appvance IQ accelerates delivery, reduces risks, and lowers costs for enterprises. The system supports comprehensive application coverage and automates key user journeys, addressing the dual demands of rapid software releases and high-quality customer experiences. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Appvance.ai also has offices in Costa Rica and India, and is backed by several investors, including Javelin Ventures and Staenberg Ventures.

Pair Eyewear

Series B in 2021
Pair Eyewear, founded in 2017 and based in New York, specializes in customizable eyeglasses for children. The company offers a unique product line that includes base frames, which are standard glasses, and top frames, which are snap-on fronts that can be easily changed to reflect a child's evolving interests and personalities. By leveraging an e-commerce platform, Pair Eyewear aims to transform the eyeglass experience into an engaging activity for children while simplifying the process for parents. The brand focuses on quality and affordability, providing eyewear that combines style with functionality, featuring hand-polished acetate frames and shatterproof polycarbonate lenses.

Universe

Series B in 2021
Universe is a mobile application that enables users to create websites, online shops, and portfolios. The platform provides essential tools, including a payment block for processing transactions and an order management system to streamline financial operations. By facilitating the building of digital presence and supporting e-commerce activities, Universe aims to simplify the online selling experience for individuals and businesses alike.

Wethos

Seed Round in 2021
Wethos is a developer of a virtual studio designed to support small business owners in managing and pricing complex projects. Its platform utilizes agile methodologies to create tailored solutions, including brands, websites, digital content, and growth campaigns, that meet the unique requirements of each client. By assembling flexible teams of vetted creative and marketing specialists, Wethos enables businesses to address evolving challenges effectively and enhance their revenue potential.

Viable

Seed Round in 2021
Viable develops a qualitative AI designed for business teams. Its platform automates the qualitative analysis of customer feedback. With Feedback Analysis Reports, customer feedback is analyzed and distilled into top complaints, compliments, requests, questions, and more via natural language reports.

Pixalate

Venture Round in 2021
Pixalate, Inc. is a provider of fraud protection and data intelligence solutions focused on the advertising industry. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, the company offers a range of products designed to combat various forms of advertising fraud, including cookie click fraud and domain masking. Pixalate's platform includes network and campaign analytics, real-time campaign tracking, and predictive fraud blocking services. Additionally, it provides a rating system for programmatic advertising that evaluates domain quality and seller quality, along with mobile seller rankings. The company's services cater to a diverse clientele, including publishers, supply-side platforms (SSPs), demand-side platforms (DSPs), and advertising networks. With a presence in multiple countries, Pixalate aims to enhance transparency and integrity in the programmatic advertising ecosystem.

Octane AI

Venture Round in 2021
Octane AI, Inc. is a company that specializes in conversational marketing automation for e-commerce. Founded in 2016 and based in Irvine, California, it provides an all-in-one platform that enables merchants to create engaging quizzes, collect data, and implement personalized marketing through Facebook Messenger and SMS. The platform facilitates chatbot creation, allowing users to integrate various content sources such as YouTube, blogs, and Google Sheets, enhancing customer interaction and service. Trusted by over 1,000 brands on Shopify, Octane AI focuses on personalizing the customer journey to improve connection, conversion, and retention. The company operates in a remote work environment with team members located in more than ten countries and is backed by prominent Silicon Valley investors.

SmartAsset

Series D in 2021
SmartAsset is an online platform that provides consumer-focused financial information and advice, facilitating connections between consumers and financial advisors through its SmartAdvisor marketplace. The company reaches approximately 75 million individuals monthly with its educational content, personalized calculators, and financial tools designed to guide users in making informed personal finance decisions related to home buying, retirement, and taxes. SmartAsset has garnered recognition for its rapid growth and innovation, being named one of the fastest-growing private companies and receiving accolades for its financial planning technology. The company recently completed a significant funding round, further solidifying its valuation and position in the financial technology sector.

Mythical Games

Series B in 2021
Mythical Games Inc. is a game technology studio founded in 2018 and based in Sherman Oaks, California, with an additional office in Seattle, Washington. The company develops blockchain-based games and aims to create a new generation of gaming experiences by enabling true ownership of digital assets, verifiable scarcity, and integrated secondary markets. Its flagship title, Blankos, is a casual multiplayer game where players can buy, trade, and sell their unique designs. Mythical Games also provides tools for content creators and brands, allowing them to customize and own game assets. By fostering a decentralized gaming ecosystem, the company brings players, developers, and content creators together, promoting personalized experiences and driving consumer adoption of distributed ledger technology through innovative gaming products.

Homeward

Series B in 2021
Homeward, Inc. is a real estate technology company based in Austin, Texas, that facilitates home buying and selling services. Established in 2018, the company allows buyers to make all-cash offers on new homes before selling their existing properties, thus streamlining the purchasing process. Through its platform, known as The Homeward Way, users can find homes and receive credit to enhance their purchasing power. Homeward also provides rental solutions for new homes while customers sell their current properties, alleviating the stress associated with market sales and financing contingencies. The company primarily operates in Texas, Georgia, and Colorado, with plans to expand its services to agents and home buyers across the United States. Homeward aims to support real estate agents and their clients by offering accurate home valuations and innovative financing options that address the challenges of traditional mortgages.

MasterClass

Series F in 2021
MasterClass is an online education platform that provides video-based courses across a diverse array of subjects, including arts, business, design, sports, and writing. The platform features lessons taught by renowned celebrities, athletes, and industry leaders, making high-quality education accessible to a broad audience. In addition to video instruction, MasterClass offers interactive exercises and supplementary course materials to enhance the learning experience. This approach allows users to develop their skills and knowledge, ultimately supporting their academic and professional growth.

Higharc

Series A in 2021
Higharc, Inc. is a technology company based in Durham, North Carolina, founded in 2018. It offers a comprehensive web platform designed for the homebuilding industry, enabling builders to create three-dimensional home designs tailored to the specific needs of new homebuyers. The platform streamlines the design, construction, and sales processes by allowing users to manage plans, standards, and options in one location. Additionally, it generates accurate materials lists and provides permit-ready construction documents, which help eliminate material waste and costly errors. Higharc aims to enhance the homebuilding experience by enabling builders to deliver better homes and communities more affordably.

Pair Eyewear

Series A in 2021
Pair Eyewear, founded in 2017 and based in New York, specializes in customizable eyeglasses for children. The company offers a unique product line that includes base frames, which are standard glasses, and top frames, which are snap-on fronts that can be easily changed to reflect a child's evolving interests and personalities. By leveraging an e-commerce platform, Pair Eyewear aims to transform the eyeglass experience into an engaging activity for children while simplifying the process for parents. The brand focuses on quality and affordability, providing eyewear that combines style with functionality, featuring hand-polished acetate frames and shatterproof polycarbonate lenses.

Landed

Seed Round in 2021
Landed is a recruiting platform focused on enhancing the hiring process for hourly employers, particularly in the restaurant and hospitality sectors. It utilizes conversational AI technology to streamline connections between employers and job applicants, aligning candidates with employers based on specific criteria. This innovative approach allows for more efficient screening of applicants, leveraging data points to identify the best candidates quickly. By improving the recruitment experience for both employers and job seekers, Landed aims to facilitate better hiring outcomes in a competitive labor market.

Stensul

Series B in 2020
Stensul is an email generation platform designed to streamline the email creation process for enterprise marketers. By centralizing and pre-configuring the platform for each brand, Stensul eliminates the need for extensive collaboration with designers, developers, and quality assurance teams. This allows marketers to concentrate on crafting engaging content that drives results. The platform simplifies complex coding and design tasks, enabling marketing teams to produce mobile-responsive emails that adhere to brand and legal guidelines. With Stensul, businesses can efficiently build and send emails through their existing email service providers or marketing clouds, ultimately reducing production time and costs while enhancing communication effectiveness.

Armory

Series C in 2020
Armory, Inc. is an enterprise software company based in San Mateo, California, that specializes in continuous delivery solutions. Founded in 2016, the company commercializes the open-source deployment platform, Spinnaker, which was originally developed by Netflix and Google. Armory offers several key products, including Hosted Spinnaker, a cloud-based management solution that enhances user management and deployment analytics; Armory Deploy, which allows users to set up a production-ready Spinnaker environment on-premises; and Armory Elevate, a tool designed to identify and prevent problematic deployments. The platform supports deployment to various cloud environments, including AWS, GCP, and Azure, enabling organizations to automate and manage software delivery at scale while ensuring reliability and security.

Viable

Venture Round in 2020
Viable develops a qualitative AI designed for business teams. Its platform automates the qualitative analysis of customer feedback. With Feedback Analysis Reports, customer feedback is analyzed and distilled into top complaints, compliments, requests, questions, and more via natural language reports.

Charma

Seed Round in 2020
Charma is a company focused on enhancing team communication and accountability through its people management application platform. This platform is designed to improve working relationships by facilitating structured interactions between managers and employees. It offers tools for continuous feedback, employee recognition, goal setting, and performance reviews, all aimed at boosting team performance and engagement. By guiding the dynamics of employer-employee relationships, Charma enables organizations to unlock the full potential of their workforce.

Homeward

Venture Round in 2020
Homeward, Inc. is a real estate technology company based in Austin, Texas, that facilitates home buying and selling services. Established in 2018, the company allows buyers to make all-cash offers on new homes before selling their existing properties, thus streamlining the purchasing process. Through its platform, known as The Homeward Way, users can find homes and receive credit to enhance their purchasing power. Homeward also provides rental solutions for new homes while customers sell their current properties, alleviating the stress associated with market sales and financing contingencies. The company primarily operates in Texas, Georgia, and Colorado, with plans to expand its services to agents and home buyers across the United States. Homeward aims to support real estate agents and their clients by offering accurate home valuations and innovative financing options that address the challenges of traditional mortgages.

Vacatia

Venture Round in 2019
Vacatia, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that operates an online marketplace specifically designed for vacationing families. Founded in 2012 and originally known as Vacation Listing Service, Inc., Vacatia focuses on providing a seamless experience for guests seeking resort residences, which include professionally managed timeshare properties and resort-condominium complexes. The platform offers real-time rental listings, comprehensive resort information, large photos, and floor plans, enabling users to find and book accommodations that combine the space of a home with the services of a hotel. Vacatia collaborates with over 600 select resorts and is actively involved in managing independent vacation properties across the country. The company has received recognition for its innovation in the hospitality sector, including awards from industry associations.

Mythical Games

Series A in 2019
Mythical Games Inc. is a game technology studio founded in 2018 and based in Sherman Oaks, California, with an additional office in Seattle, Washington. The company develops blockchain-based games and aims to create a new generation of gaming experiences by enabling true ownership of digital assets, verifiable scarcity, and integrated secondary markets. Its flagship title, Blankos, is a casual multiplayer game where players can buy, trade, and sell their unique designs. Mythical Games also provides tools for content creators and brands, allowing them to customize and own game assets. By fostering a decentralized gaming ecosystem, the company brings players, developers, and content creators together, promoting personalized experiences and driving consumer adoption of distributed ledger technology through innovative gaming products.

Armory

Series B in 2019
Armory, Inc. is an enterprise software company based in San Mateo, California, that specializes in continuous delivery solutions. Founded in 2016, the company commercializes the open-source deployment platform, Spinnaker, which was originally developed by Netflix and Google. Armory offers several key products, including Hosted Spinnaker, a cloud-based management solution that enhances user management and deployment analytics; Armory Deploy, which allows users to set up a production-ready Spinnaker environment on-premises; and Armory Elevate, a tool designed to identify and prevent problematic deployments. The platform supports deployment to various cloud environments, including AWS, GCP, and Azure, enabling organizations to automate and manage software delivery at scale while ensuring reliability and security.

Mureni

Seed Round in 2019
Mureni is a healthcare startup based in Mexico City that focuses on enhancing dental practices in Latin America, specifically in Mexico and Brazil. The company provides innovative dental aligners that utilize advanced three-dimensional scanning and printing technologies. This approach allows patients to receive effective orthodontic treatment without the need for traditional metal braces or frequent visits to an orthodontist, ensuring a more comfortable experience. By integrating technology into dental practices, Mureni aims to help dentists increase their revenue and streamline their operations while offering patients a modern, pain-free solution for teeth alignment.

Carbon Health

Series B in 2019
Carbon Health is a tech-enabled healthcare company founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It offers a comprehensive virtual care experience, providing primary care services through a mobile application that allows users to manage treatment plans, prescriptions, and lab reports all in one place. The company focuses on delivering accessible healthcare through various channels, including clinics, pop-up sites, video consultations, and its mobile app. Carbon Health also developed a coronavirus assessment tool and implemented COVID-19 testing in California, demonstrating its commitment to adapting healthcare services to meet urgent public health needs.

Higharc

Seed Round in 2019
Higharc, Inc. is a technology company based in Durham, North Carolina, founded in 2018. It offers a comprehensive web platform designed for the homebuilding industry, enabling builders to create three-dimensional home designs tailored to the specific needs of new homebuyers. The platform streamlines the design, construction, and sales processes by allowing users to manage plans, standards, and options in one location. Additionally, it generates accurate materials lists and provides permit-ready construction documents, which help eliminate material waste and costly errors. Higharc aims to enhance the homebuilding experience by enabling builders to deliver better homes and communities more affordably.

HitRecord

Series A in 2019
HitRecord is an online community platform founded in 2004 by actor and director Joseph Gordon-Levitt, headquartered in Glendale, California. The platform serves as a collaborative space for over 100,000 artists, including writers, filmmakers, and musicians, fostering the production and sharing of diverse creative works. Each day, it welcomes approximately 250 new members and sees the addition of over 2,500 new pieces of art. HitRecord facilitates the creation of various forms of content, including television, digital entertainment, and branded projects, which have been showcased across multiple platforms, from social media to major events like the World Series. Through its innovative approach, HitRecord enables artists from around the world to collaborate on a wide range of creative endeavors.

Seismos

Venture Round in 2019
Seismos is a data analytics company focused on production optimization through its innovative K-wave technology, which enables real-time monitoring of underground fluid flow during production. Unlike traditional seismic methods, which are time-consuming and costly, Seismos offers a non-invasive, cloud-based solution that provides immediate insights at a significantly lower cost. The company's AI-powered sensing systems utilize advanced acoustic sensing and machine learning to detect and predict anomalies across various sectors, including upstream oil and gas, pipelines, and geothermal markets. By delivering real-time data, Seismos empowers organizations to make informed decisions and enhance operational efficiency without disrupting production processes.

Mythical Games

Series A in 2018
Mythical Games Inc. is a game technology studio founded in 2018 and based in Sherman Oaks, California, with an additional office in Seattle, Washington. The company develops blockchain-based games and aims to create a new generation of gaming experiences by enabling true ownership of digital assets, verifiable scarcity, and integrated secondary markets. Its flagship title, Blankos, is a casual multiplayer game where players can buy, trade, and sell their unique designs. Mythical Games also provides tools for content creators and brands, allowing them to customize and own game assets. By fostering a decentralized gaming ecosystem, the company brings players, developers, and content creators together, promoting personalized experiences and driving consumer adoption of distributed ledger technology through innovative gaming products.

Filld

Series B in 2018
Filld is a developer of an on-demand fuel delivery platform that allows users to have gasoline delivered to their vehicles at convenient locations such as homes, workplaces, or gyms. This service eliminates the need for customers to visit gas stations, thereby saving them time and enhancing convenience in their daily routines. The company employs a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model to streamline the last-mile fuel delivery process while ensuring data security through encryption and HTTPS protocol. In addition to fuel delivery, Filld offers online payday loans, catering to immediate financial needs. These loans vary in size based on the borrower’s state of residence and credit history, providing a versatile service that addresses both vehicle maintenance and financial assistance.

MasterClass

Series D in 2018
MasterClass is an online education platform that provides video-based courses across a diverse array of subjects, including arts, business, design, sports, and writing. The platform features lessons taught by renowned celebrities, athletes, and industry leaders, making high-quality education accessible to a broad audience. In addition to video instruction, MasterClass offers interactive exercises and supplementary course materials to enhance the learning experience. This approach allows users to develop their skills and knowledge, ultimately supporting their academic and professional growth.

Armory

Series A in 2018
Armory, Inc. is an enterprise software company based in San Mateo, California, that specializes in continuous delivery solutions. Founded in 2016, the company commercializes the open-source deployment platform, Spinnaker, which was originally developed by Netflix and Google. Armory offers several key products, including Hosted Spinnaker, a cloud-based management solution that enhances user management and deployment analytics; Armory Deploy, which allows users to set up a production-ready Spinnaker environment on-premises; and Armory Elevate, a tool designed to identify and prevent problematic deployments. The platform supports deployment to various cloud environments, including AWS, GCP, and Azure, enabling organizations to automate and manage software delivery at scale while ensuring reliability and security.

Kindly Care

Series A in 2018
Kindly Care, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that operates a marketplace for senior homecare, founded in 2014. It provides a mobile application designed to help families find and manage caregivers for their loved ones. The platform enables users to hire private live-in caregivers and offers tools for managing scheduling, tracking timesheets, and recording shift notes. This approach allows families to oversee the quality of care while also helping to reduce costs associated with senior care. Through its services, Kindly Care aims to facilitate a more efficient and effective caregiving experience for senior citizens and their families.

Seismos

Venture Round in 2018
Seismos is a data analytics company focused on production optimization through its innovative K-wave technology, which enables real-time monitoring of underground fluid flow during production. Unlike traditional seismic methods, which are time-consuming and costly, Seismos offers a non-invasive, cloud-based solution that provides immediate insights at a significantly lower cost. The company's AI-powered sensing systems utilize advanced acoustic sensing and machine learning to detect and predict anomalies across various sectors, including upstream oil and gas, pipelines, and geothermal markets. By delivering real-time data, Seismos empowers organizations to make informed decisions and enhance operational efficiency without disrupting production processes.

Stensul

Series A in 2018
Stensul is an email generation platform designed to streamline the email creation process for enterprise marketers. By centralizing and pre-configuring the platform for each brand, Stensul eliminates the need for extensive collaboration with designers, developers, and quality assurance teams. This allows marketers to concentrate on crafting engaging content that drives results. The platform simplifies complex coding and design tasks, enabling marketing teams to produce mobile-responsive emails that adhere to brand and legal guidelines. With Stensul, businesses can efficiently build and send emails through their existing email service providers or marketing clouds, ultimately reducing production time and costs while enhancing communication effectiveness.

Universe

Series A in 2018
Universe is a mobile application that enables users to create websites, online shops, and portfolios. The platform provides essential tools, including a payment block for processing transactions and an order management system to streamline financial operations. By facilitating the building of digital presence and supporting e-commerce activities, Universe aims to simplify the online selling experience for individuals and businesses alike.

SmartAsset

Series C in 2018
SmartAsset is an online platform that provides consumer-focused financial information and advice, facilitating connections between consumers and financial advisors through its SmartAdvisor marketplace. The company reaches approximately 75 million individuals monthly with its educational content, personalized calculators, and financial tools designed to guide users in making informed personal finance decisions related to home buying, retirement, and taxes. SmartAsset has garnered recognition for its rapid growth and innovation, being named one of the fastest-growing private companies and receiving accolades for its financial planning technology. The company recently completed a significant funding round, further solidifying its valuation and position in the financial technology sector.

Cyberinc

Series A in 2018
Cyberinc Corporation is a cybersecurity company based in San Ramon, California, with additional offices in India and the Philippines. Formed through the merger of Spikes Security and Aurionpro’s Security Division, it focuses on providing advanced solutions to protect enterprises from web, email, and document-based threats. The company offers the Isla Malware Isolation platform, which utilizes isolation technology to neutralize threats before they can impact organizations, simplifying security strategies and ensuring immediate protection. Cyberinc aims to help enterprises secure their digital operations and expand their security perimeter, addressing critical challenges such as information loss from web-based malware and unauthorized access. With a commitment to safeguarding over 100 million identities worldwide, Cyberinc delivers scalable and high-performance security products tailored for enterprise needs.

Wizely

Seed Round in 2017
Wizely, Inc. is a financial technology company based in Palo Alto, California, that focuses on enhancing financial wellness for consumers in India. Founded in 2016, Wizely offers an online platform that provides personalized financial assistance through customized saving goals and intelligent digital banking solutions. By empowering users with tools for smart saving, spending controls, and guidance for borrowing and investing, Wizely aims to help customers take charge of their everyday finances and achieve their financial objectives. The company is committed to transforming the banking experience for emerging markets, ensuring that its services grow alongside its users' financial journeys.

Nexenta Systems

Corporate Round in 2017
Nexenta Systems, Inc. specializes in software-defined storage solutions, providing a comprehensive suite of products designed for cloud and virtualization environments. The company's flagship offerings include NexentaStor, which delivers file and block storage services for enterprise applications, NexentaCloud for optimizing virtual desktop infrastructure deployments, and NexentaEdge, an object storage platform that facilitates data retrieval without knowledge of its physical location. Additionally, NexentaFusion offers analytics and orchestration capabilities, enhancing the management of complex compute systems and data stores. With a focus on open-source driven software-defined storage, Nexenta serves over 6,000 customers and collaborates with a global network of partners, including major technology firms. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Nexenta operates as a subsidiary of DataDirect Networks, Inc., continuing to innovate in the storage industry while providing organizations with flexible, vendor-neutral solutions.

Niantic

Series B in 2017
Niantic is a developer of augmented reality games that promote outdoor activity and social interaction. The company creates products that encourage movement and exploration, fostering face-to-face engagement among users. Niantic is best known for its popular games, including Ingress and Pokémon GO, which utilize its augmented reality platform to enhance mobile gaming experiences. This platform integrates features such as shared state, communication, security, and mapping, allowing users to interact within virtual environments that are seamlessly connected to the real world. Through its innovative approach, Niantic aims to enrich gaming by blending digital experiences with physical exploration.

Estimote

Series A in 2017
Estimote, Inc. specializes in developing a sensor-based analytics and engagement platform that enhances interactions between consumers and physical retail environments. The company produces small, wireless sensors known as Estimote Beacons and Stickers, which utilize technologies such as Bluetooth and Ultra Wideband to broadcast signals that smartphones can detect. This capability enables precise indoor location tracking and asset management, facilitating mobile advertising tailored to customers' locations within stores. Founded in 2012, Estimote is headquartered in New York City and has additional offices in San Francisco and Krakow, providing its solutions primarily to brick-and-mortar retail stores in the United States and Europe.

ExecThread

Venture Round in 2017
ExecThread, Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2015 that operates a social network for executives to share job opportunities. The platform focuses on creating a curated marketplace for senior-level roles, specifically targeting C-Suite and Board positions. It aims to democratize access to career opportunities by connecting over 750,000 professionals from diverse backgrounds with unlisted executive-level job openings. ExecThread empowers underrepresented leaders and allies by providing them with access to the hidden job market and fostering an influential support network. This approach not only benefits job seekers but also assists hiring companies in finding talented and dynamic leaders.

Fair

Seed Round in 2017
Fair is a car leasing company headquartered in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2016. The company has developed a mobile application that facilitates vehicle leasing services, allowing users to shop for, get approved for, and pay for a car directly from their smartphones using only a driver's license and a bank account. Fair's platform offers customers the flexibility to choose their desired vehicle, select mileage options, and manage payments all within the app. This innovative approach embodies the car-as-a-service (CaaS) model, providing individuals with the freedom to drive the car they want for as long as they wish, while also allowing them the option to return the vehicle at any time without the long-term commitments typically associated with traditional vehicle financing or leasing.

Fiix

Seed Round in 2017
Fiix is a Toronto-based company that specializes in providing on-demand auto repair services for its clients. Founded in 2015, it offers a wide range of services including tire changes, oil changes, brake replacements, and general vehicle inspections. The company facilitates mechanic booking through its online platform, allowing customers to receive repairs at their homes or offices. Fiix serves various locations within the Greater Toronto Area, including Scarborough, North York, Markham, and Mississauga, among others. As of September 30, 2019, Fiix operates as a subsidiary of Wrench, Inc.

Filld

Series A in 2017
Filld is a developer of an on-demand fuel delivery platform that allows users to have gasoline delivered to their vehicles at convenient locations such as homes, workplaces, or gyms. This service eliminates the need for customers to visit gas stations, thereby saving them time and enhancing convenience in their daily routines. The company employs a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model to streamline the last-mile fuel delivery process while ensuring data security through encryption and HTTPS protocol. In addition to fuel delivery, Filld offers online payday loans, catering to immediate financial needs. These loans vary in size based on the borrower’s state of residence and credit history, providing a versatile service that addresses both vehicle maintenance and financial assistance.

Amaze Software

Debt Financing in 2017
Amaze Software is a platform designed to assist creators, influencers, and makers in transforming their ideas into marketable products without the complications of traditional commerce. The company offers a no-code design software tool that facilitates product design and social commerce integrations, enabling users to monetize their brands effectively. By minimizing download friction, Amaze Software allows for the creation of engaging mobile, tablet, and website experiences that can be accessed instantly through advertisements, social media, or email campaigns. This approach empowers brands to optimize their advertising efforts and strengthen their connections with consumers, allowing creators to concentrate on their passions while streamlining the sales process.

KidPass

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
KidPass is a prominent platform that helps parents discover and book a variety of engaging activities for their children. The service focuses on identifying live interactive online classes and exclusive events tailored for kids of all ages. By utilizing a mobile application, KidPass allows parents to easily find and book activities, fostering the development of children's skills and interests in a convenient and cost-effective manner.

Rinse

Series B in 2017
Rinse is a laundry and dry cleaning service that aims to revolutionize garment care by providing a convenient and high-quality cleaning experience. The company addresses a significant consumer need by offering services such as dry cleaning, launder and press, wash and fold, hang dry, repairs, and leather cleaning, along with clothing donation options. Rinse utilizes a technology-driven platform that features smart scheduling for pickups and deliveries, allowing customers to easily outsource their laundry needs. This combination of operational efficiency and top-tier cleaning quality positions Rinse as a leader in the clothing care industry, with aspirations to become a major national and global brand.

Estimote

Series A in 2017
Estimote, Inc. specializes in developing a sensor-based analytics and engagement platform that enhances interactions between consumers and physical retail environments. The company produces small, wireless sensors known as Estimote Beacons and Stickers, which utilize technologies such as Bluetooth and Ultra Wideband to broadcast signals that smartphones can detect. This capability enables precise indoor location tracking and asset management, facilitating mobile advertising tailored to customers' locations within stores. Founded in 2012, Estimote is headquartered in New York City and has additional offices in San Francisco and Krakow, providing its solutions primarily to brick-and-mortar retail stores in the United States and Europe.

Clutter

Series C in 2017
Clutter Inc. is a full-service storage company based in Culver City, California, that specializes in on-demand storage and moving services. Founded in 2013, Clutter assists customers in managing their physical belongings by offering secure storage solutions for a variety of items, including furniture, boxes, bicycles, and seasonal decorations. The company handles the pick-up, storage, and retrieval of these items, ensuring convenience for its clients. Clutter provides an online photo inventory of stored items and includes insurance coverage against theft, loss, natural disasters, and water damage. By leveraging technology and a commitment to customer service, Clutter aims to deliver hassle-free and affordable storage solutions.

KidPass

Seed Round in 2017
KidPass is a prominent platform that helps parents discover and book a variety of engaging activities for their children. The service focuses on identifying live interactive online classes and exclusive events tailored for kids of all ages. By utilizing a mobile application, KidPass allows parents to easily find and book activities, fostering the development of children's skills and interests in a convenient and cost-effective manner.

Carbon Health

Seed Round in 2017
Carbon Health is a tech-enabled healthcare company founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It offers a comprehensive virtual care experience, providing primary care services through a mobile application that allows users to manage treatment plans, prescriptions, and lab reports all in one place. The company focuses on delivering accessible healthcare through various channels, including clinics, pop-up sites, video consultations, and its mobile app. Carbon Health also developed a coronavirus assessment tool and implemented COVID-19 testing in California, demonstrating its commitment to adapting healthcare services to meet urgent public health needs.

MasterClass

Series C in 2017
MasterClass is an online education platform that provides video-based courses across a diverse array of subjects, including arts, business, design, sports, and writing. The platform features lessons taught by renowned celebrities, athletes, and industry leaders, making high-quality education accessible to a broad audience. In addition to video instruction, MasterClass offers interactive exercises and supplementary course materials to enhance the learning experience. This approach allows users to develop their skills and knowledge, ultimately supporting their academic and professional growth.

Armory

Seed Round in 2017
Armory, Inc. is an enterprise software company based in San Mateo, California, that specializes in continuous delivery solutions. Founded in 2016, the company commercializes the open-source deployment platform, Spinnaker, which was originally developed by Netflix and Google. Armory offers several key products, including Hosted Spinnaker, a cloud-based management solution that enhances user management and deployment analytics; Armory Deploy, which allows users to set up a production-ready Spinnaker environment on-premises; and Armory Elevate, a tool designed to identify and prevent problematic deployments. The platform supports deployment to various cloud environments, including AWS, GCP, and Azure, enabling organizations to automate and manage software delivery at scale while ensuring reliability and security.

Nexenta Systems

Series G in 2016
Nexenta Systems, Inc. specializes in software-defined storage solutions, providing a comprehensive suite of products designed for cloud and virtualization environments. The company's flagship offerings include NexentaStor, which delivers file and block storage services for enterprise applications, NexentaCloud for optimizing virtual desktop infrastructure deployments, and NexentaEdge, an object storage platform that facilitates data retrieval without knowledge of its physical location. Additionally, NexentaFusion offers analytics and orchestration capabilities, enhancing the management of complex compute systems and data stores. With a focus on open-source driven software-defined storage, Nexenta serves over 6,000 customers and collaborates with a global network of partners, including major technology firms. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Nexenta operates as a subsidiary of DataDirect Networks, Inc., continuing to innovate in the storage industry while providing organizations with flexible, vendor-neutral solutions.

Thanx

Series B in 2016
Thanx, Inc. is a customer relationship management and digital engagement platform designed to assist offline businesses, particularly brick-and-mortar retailers and restaurants, in enhancing customer interactions. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, California, Thanx offers a suite of tools that enable businesses to leverage data-driven insights for customer loyalty, personalized marketing campaigns, and real-time feedback. The platform facilitates automated rewards for consumers using their credit or debit cards at participating merchants, thereby aiding in retention marketing. With proprietary integrations with credit card networks, Thanx provides businesses with accurate purchase data, essential for optimizing customer engagement and driving revenue growth.

GameCo

Series A in 2016
GameCo Inc., founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, specializes in skill-based video game gambling machines designed for casino environments. The company pioneered the Video Game Gambling Machine (VGM) category, which merges video gaming with gambling, thereby appealing to a new demographic of casino patrons. GameCo's VGM platform is notable for being the first of its kind to receive regulatory approval in the United States. Its patented arcade-style cabinets allow players to influence their payouts through skill, while retaining the economic structure typical of traditional slot machines. In addition to its land-based offerings, GameCo is involved in online arcade gaming and esports betting, aiming to enhance user engagement and skill development in a gaming context.

GameCo

Series A in 2016
GameCo Inc., founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, specializes in skill-based video game gambling machines designed for casino environments. The company pioneered the Video Game Gambling Machine (VGM) category, which merges video gaming with gambling, thereby appealing to a new demographic of casino patrons. GameCo's VGM platform is notable for being the first of its kind to receive regulatory approval in the United States. Its patented arcade-style cabinets allow players to influence their payouts through skill, while retaining the economic structure typical of traditional slot machines. In addition to its land-based offerings, GameCo is involved in online arcade gaming and esports betting, aiming to enhance user engagement and skill development in a gaming context.

GameCo

Seed Round in 2016
GameCo Inc., founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, specializes in skill-based video game gambling machines designed for casino environments. The company pioneered the Video Game Gambling Machine (VGM) category, which merges video gaming with gambling, thereby appealing to a new demographic of casino patrons. GameCo's VGM platform is notable for being the first of its kind to receive regulatory approval in the United States. Its patented arcade-style cabinets allow players to influence their payouts through skill, while retaining the economic structure typical of traditional slot machines. In addition to its land-based offerings, GameCo is involved in online arcade gaming and esports betting, aiming to enhance user engagement and skill development in a gaming context.

SmartAsset

Series B in 2016
SmartAsset is an online platform that provides consumer-focused financial information and advice, facilitating connections between consumers and financial advisors through its SmartAdvisor marketplace. The company reaches approximately 75 million individuals monthly with its educational content, personalized calculators, and financial tools designed to guide users in making informed personal finance decisions related to home buying, retirement, and taxes. SmartAsset has garnered recognition for its rapid growth and innovation, being named one of the fastest-growing private companies and receiving accolades for its financial planning technology. The company recently completed a significant funding round, further solidifying its valuation and position in the financial technology sector.

LeadGenius

Series B in 2016
LeadGenius, Inc. is a lead generation and outreach company that serves businesses, nonprofits, development organizations, and researchers both in the United States and internationally. Founded in 2011 and based in Berkeley, California, LeadGenius specializes in producing targeted lists of leads and customers through comprehensive customer research. The company enhances lead quality by auditing and enriching data, ensuring accurate and up-to-date contact information. Additionally, LeadGenius qualifies leads by assessing their viability and conducts follow-ups via email and phone. Their end-to-end sales solution allows organizations to effectively generate, qualify, and convert leads, making it easier for sales teams to scale their efforts. The company was previously known as MobileWorks, Inc.

Netpulse

Series D in 2016
Netpulse, Inc. is a leading provider of custom-branded mobile applications designed for health clubs, enhancing member engagement and driving revenue growth. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers a comprehensive mobile experience that integrates with various technology solutions critical to fitness centers. Its applications allow health clubs to attract new members, retain existing ones, and streamline marketing efforts. Industry leaders like Gold's Gym, Retro Fitness, and Equinox utilize Netpulse's mobile solutions to connect personalized workout data with social media, fostering a more interactive environment for members. As of March 2018, Netpulse operates as a subsidiary of eGym GmbH, further strengthening its position in the fitness technology sector.

Alpine.AI

Seed Round in 2016
Alpine.AI develops voice-enabled applications that enhance e-commerce experiences by facilitating communication between consumers and technology. As the popularity of voice-first devices grows, the company focuses on creating solutions that allow brands and retailers to be more accessible and valuable in a voice-driven environment. Their applications enable users to engage in seamless and interactive dialogues, allowing for a variety of functions, from making purchases to controlling smart home devices. By reimagining consumer interactions, Alpine.AI aims to meet the increasing expectation for valuable conversational experiences in a world where voice technology is becoming integral to daily life.

Rinse

Series A in 2016
Rinse is a laundry and dry cleaning service that aims to revolutionize garment care by providing a convenient and high-quality cleaning experience. The company addresses a significant consumer need by offering services such as dry cleaning, launder and press, wash and fold, hang dry, repairs, and leather cleaning, along with clothing donation options. Rinse utilizes a technology-driven platform that features smart scheduling for pickups and deliveries, allowing customers to easily outsource their laundry needs. This combination of operational efficiency and top-tier cleaning quality positions Rinse as a leader in the clothing care industry, with aspirations to become a major national and global brand.

Appvance.ai

Series A in 2016
Appvance.ai specializes in AI-driven test automation, offering a cutting-edge solution that transforms software testing. Its flagship product, Appvance IQ, is recognized as the first unified test automation system powered by artificial intelligence. This technology enhances the quality, performance, and security of applications while streamlining the efficiency of testing teams. By eliminating the redundancies of traditional manual and legacy automation methods, Appvance IQ accelerates delivery, reduces risks, and lowers costs for enterprises. The system supports comprehensive application coverage and automates key user journeys, addressing the dual demands of rapid software releases and high-quality customer experiences. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Appvance.ai also has offices in Costa Rica and India, and is backed by several investors, including Javelin Ventures and Staenberg Ventures.

MasterClass

Series B in 2016
MasterClass is an online education platform that provides video-based courses across a diverse array of subjects, including arts, business, design, sports, and writing. The platform features lessons taught by renowned celebrities, athletes, and industry leaders, making high-quality education accessible to a broad audience. In addition to video instruction, MasterClass offers interactive exercises and supplementary course materials to enhance the learning experience. This approach allows users to develop their skills and knowledge, ultimately supporting their academic and professional growth.

Estimote

Series A in 2016
Estimote, Inc. specializes in developing a sensor-based analytics and engagement platform that enhances interactions between consumers and physical retail environments. The company produces small, wireless sensors known as Estimote Beacons and Stickers, which utilize technologies such as Bluetooth and Ultra Wideband to broadcast signals that smartphones can detect. This capability enables precise indoor location tracking and asset management, facilitating mobile advertising tailored to customers' locations within stores. Founded in 2012, Estimote is headquartered in New York City and has additional offices in San Francisco and Krakow, providing its solutions primarily to brick-and-mortar retail stores in the United States and Europe.

Filld

Seed Round in 2015
Filld is a developer of an on-demand fuel delivery platform that allows users to have gasoline delivered to their vehicles at convenient locations such as homes, workplaces, or gyms. This service eliminates the need for customers to visit gas stations, thereby saving them time and enhancing convenience in their daily routines. The company employs a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model to streamline the last-mile fuel delivery process while ensuring data security through encryption and HTTPS protocol. In addition to fuel delivery, Filld offers online payday loans, catering to immediate financial needs. These loans vary in size based on the borrower’s state of residence and credit history, providing a versatile service that addresses both vehicle maintenance and financial assistance.

Thumbtack

Series E in 2015
Thumbtack, Inc. is an online services marketplace based in San Francisco, California, that connects homeowners with skilled professionals across various fields. Established in 2008, the platform enables users to find and hire service providers such as movers, contractors, plumbers, electricians, and photographers, among others. Thumbtack offers personalized guidance to homeowners, helping them understand what tasks need to be completed and when, while providing access to a network of approximately 300,000 local service businesses. The platform not only facilitates hiring for home improvement and maintenance but also covers a broad range of services, including event management, health and wellness, personal counseling, and technical support. By analyzing bids from professionals, Thumbtack helps users determine the true cost of their projects, making the process of managing home services more straightforward and efficient.

FEM

Seed Round in 2015
FEM Inc. is a media technology company that specializes in creating and delivering personalized video experiences for websites and applications. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, the company leverages neuroscience and psychology to enhance video engagement through its Prizma platform. This platform enables websites to easily implement engaging video discovery and smart syndication, powered by a sophisticated content recommendation engine. For publishers with existing video content, Prizma improves discovery and recirculation, while also offering monetized, relevant content from high-quality creators for those seeking additional video options. By focusing on user engagement, FEM aims to increase video views and overall time spent on sites, ultimately enhancing audience retention.

Vacatia

Series A in 2015
Vacatia, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that operates an online marketplace specifically designed for vacationing families. Founded in 2012 and originally known as Vacation Listing Service, Inc., Vacatia focuses on providing a seamless experience for guests seeking resort residences, which include professionally managed timeshare properties and resort-condominium complexes. The platform offers real-time rental listings, comprehensive resort information, large photos, and floor plans, enabling users to find and book accommodations that combine the space of a home with the services of a hotel. Vacatia collaborates with over 600 select resorts and is actively involved in managing independent vacation properties across the country. The company has received recognition for its innovation in the hospitality sector, including awards from industry associations.

Seismos

Series A in 2015
Seismos is a data analytics company focused on production optimization through its innovative K-wave technology, which enables real-time monitoring of underground fluid flow during production. Unlike traditional seismic methods, which are time-consuming and costly, Seismos offers a non-invasive, cloud-based solution that provides immediate insights at a significantly lower cost. The company's AI-powered sensing systems utilize advanced acoustic sensing and machine learning to detect and predict anomalies across various sectors, including upstream oil and gas, pipelines, and geothermal markets. By delivering real-time data, Seismos empowers organizations to make informed decisions and enhance operational efficiency without disrupting production processes.

MasterClass

Series A in 2015
MasterClass is an online education platform that provides video-based courses across a diverse array of subjects, including arts, business, design, sports, and writing. The platform features lessons taught by renowned celebrities, athletes, and industry leaders, making high-quality education accessible to a broad audience. In addition to video instruction, MasterClass offers interactive exercises and supplementary course materials to enhance the learning experience. This approach allows users to develop their skills and knowledge, ultimately supporting their academic and professional growth.

Kitchit

Series A in 2014
Kitchit is a service that connects local chefs with private households, allowing them to prepare meals in the comfort of clients' homes. By facilitating this unique dining experience, Kitchit aims to enhance social interactions and foster community connections through shared meals. The company's approach goes beyond traditional restaurant dining, emphasizing the personal touch and creativity of private chefs to create memorable culinary experiences for families and friends.

Boost Media

Series C in 2014
Boost Media is a rapidly growing B2B SaaS company based in Silicon Valley, focused on transforming the digital advertising landscape. The company offers an optimization platform that enables advertisers to create rich, personalized advertisements at scale. By leveraging a marketplace of expert writers and designers, Boost Media helps businesses develop emotionally engaging ad creatives that enhance their advertising performance. The platform is designed to optimize ad creative across various channels, including Search, Social, Display, and Mobile, leading to significant improvements in conversion rates for enterprise advertisers. Boost Media currently manages over $300 million in advertising spend, providing valuable insights and optimization for clients across major networks and premium publisher sites. The company is actively hiring across all roles as it prepares for future growth and aims to go public.

Spikes Security

Series A in 2014
Founded in 2012, Spikes Security is focused on delivering secure, scalable, high performance appliance and software solutions that empower businesses with the freedom to safely leverage the web without fear of cyber-attacks. Its flagship offering is a powerful web malware isolation system that prevents all browser-borne malware from entering corporate networks and infecting endpoints, including mobile devices, without requiring installation of any endpoint software. Watch an analyst interview with CEO Branden Spikes here: https://vimeo.com/127027498

Netpulse

Series D in 2014
Netpulse, Inc. is a leading provider of custom-branded mobile applications designed for health clubs, enhancing member engagement and driving revenue growth. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers a comprehensive mobile experience that integrates with various technology solutions critical to fitness centers. Its applications allow health clubs to attract new members, retain existing ones, and streamline marketing efforts. Industry leaders like Gold's Gym, Retro Fitness, and Equinox utilize Netpulse's mobile solutions to connect personalized workout data with social media, fostering a more interactive environment for members. As of March 2018, Netpulse operates as a subsidiary of eGym GmbH, further strengthening its position in the fitness technology sector.

Thumbtack

Series D in 2014
Thumbtack, Inc. is an online services marketplace based in San Francisco, California, that connects homeowners with skilled professionals across various fields. Established in 2008, the platform enables users to find and hire service providers such as movers, contractors, plumbers, electricians, and photographers, among others. Thumbtack offers personalized guidance to homeowners, helping them understand what tasks need to be completed and when, while providing access to a network of approximately 300,000 local service businesses. The platform not only facilitates hiring for home improvement and maintenance but also covers a broad range of services, including event management, health and wellness, personal counseling, and technical support. By analyzing bids from professionals, Thumbtack helps users determine the true cost of their projects, making the process of managing home services more straightforward and efficient.

Amaze Software

Series B in 2014
Amaze Software is a platform designed to assist creators, influencers, and makers in transforming their ideas into marketable products without the complications of traditional commerce. The company offers a no-code design software tool that facilitates product design and social commerce integrations, enabling users to monetize their brands effectively. By minimizing download friction, Amaze Software allows for the creation of engaging mobile, tablet, and website experiences that can be accessed instantly through advertisements, social media, or email campaigns. This approach empowers brands to optimize their advertising efforts and strengthen their connections with consumers, allowing creators to concentrate on their passions while streamlining the sales process.

Weddington Way

Series A in 2014
Weddington Way, Inc. was an online boutique based in San Francisco, California, specializing in bridesmaid dresses and offering tuxedos, suits, and accessories for men. The company focused on providing Millennials with a modern shopping experience for weddings, featuring a unique collection of dresses designed and manufactured in-house, which eliminated middlemen and markups. Weddington Way also created a community-centric shopping platform that allowed friends to shop together online in a virtual showroom, enhancing the wedding planning process through a technology-driven approach. The company was formerly known as Ilana M. Stern, Inc. and was a subsidiary of The Gap, Inc. Weddington Way, Inc. has since ceased operations.

Thumbtack

Series C in 2014
Thumbtack, Inc. is an online services marketplace based in San Francisco, California, that connects homeowners with skilled professionals across various fields. Established in 2008, the platform enables users to find and hire service providers such as movers, contractors, plumbers, electricians, and photographers, among others. Thumbtack offers personalized guidance to homeowners, helping them understand what tasks need to be completed and when, while providing access to a network of approximately 300,000 local service businesses. The platform not only facilitates hiring for home improvement and maintenance but also covers a broad range of services, including event management, health and wellness, personal counseling, and technical support. By analyzing bids from professionals, Thumbtack helps users determine the true cost of their projects, making the process of managing home services more straightforward and efficient.

ShopTap Industries

Series B in 2014
ShopTap industries operated The Hunt. The Hunt has been recapitalized and bought out by one of the founders in 2016.

SmartAsset

Series A in 2014
SmartAsset is an online platform that provides consumer-focused financial information and advice, facilitating connections between consumers and financial advisors through its SmartAdvisor marketplace. The company reaches approximately 75 million individuals monthly with its educational content, personalized calculators, and financial tools designed to guide users in making informed personal finance decisions related to home buying, retirement, and taxes. SmartAsset has garnered recognition for its rapid growth and innovation, being named one of the fastest-growing private companies and receiving accolades for its financial planning technology. The company recently completed a significant funding round, further solidifying its valuation and position in the financial technology sector.

Trumaker

Series A in 2014
Trumaker, Inc. is a men's apparel brand based in San Francisco, California, specializing in the design and manufacture of tailored shirts, blazers, sweaters, tees, belts, ties, and accessories. Established in 2011, Trumaker offers a unique shopping experience by pairing customers with personal stylists, known as Outfitters, who provide tailored guidance and take individual measurements to ensure a perfect fit. This combination of personalized service and modern technology allows for easy online reordering, allowing customers to maintain their wardrobe seamlessly. The company's focus on high-quality, made-to-measure clothing and its commitment to customer satisfaction distinguish it in the competitive menswear market.

Pixalate

Series A in 2013
Pixalate, Inc. is a provider of fraud protection and data intelligence solutions focused on the advertising industry. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, the company offers a range of products designed to combat various forms of advertising fraud, including cookie click fraud and domain masking. Pixalate's platform includes network and campaign analytics, real-time campaign tracking, and predictive fraud blocking services. Additionally, it provides a rating system for programmatic advertising that evaluates domain quality and seller quality, along with mobile seller rankings. The company's services cater to a diverse clientele, including publishers, supply-side platforms (SSPs), demand-side platforms (DSPs), and advertising networks. With a presence in multiple countries, Pixalate aims to enhance transparency and integrity in the programmatic advertising ecosystem.

plug.dj

Seed Round in 2013
Plug.dj is dedicated to building positive international communities for sharing and discovering music. Our users choose from a wide array of expressive characters, join any number of virtual rooms where they can discover and share music and videos, and communicate with international cohorts using our real-time chat translation. Plug.dj enables brands to provide an interactive, deeply immersive and real-time media experience for consumers worldwide. Our average user spends over an hour on the site per visit while actively engaging in the social consumption of videos and music, gaming mechanics, international chat and social media integration that leaves the user with a positive brand association experience. Musicians and DJs alike will find great value in having a platform in which they can engage with and attract fans from around the world in real-time. Plug.dj is working with up-and-coming artists to premier their new videos or mixes to fans and get instant feedback.
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