Favs
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Favs is for real friends only. It lets users share what's on their mind, and see what's new.
Favs was founded in 2023 and is based in Los Angeles, California.
N3TWORK, established in 2013 and based in San Francisco, specializes in creating, publishing, and scaling high-quality mobile games for iOS and Android platforms. The company offers a range of services to game developers, including game development, publishing, commercialization, user acquisition, ad monetization, data science, product management, and marketing. N3TWORK's unique approach lies in its focus on leveraging blockchain technology to create innovative, player-centric gaming experiences, enabling mobile game enthusiasts to own and influence their gaming environments.
Propel, Inc. is a software development company based in Brooklyn, New York, established in 2014. The company focuses on creating mobile applications aimed at improving the financial health of low-income Americans. Its primary product, Providers, is a free app designed for EBT cardholders, enabling them to manage their government benefits, such as SNAP and rental assistance. The app also helps users track their finances, save on essential purchases, and earn cash through various incentives. Propel's mission is to empower individuals by providing tools that facilitate better budgeting and financial management.
Future, established in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in personalized online fitness coaching. The company offers one-on-one digital training sessions tailored to clients' needs, whether they're at home, in the gym, or on-the-go. Future's team of coaches comprises experienced professionals who have trained athletes, celebrities, and working individuals alike.
Handshake
Series F in 2022
Handshake is a career network for students and recent graduates that connects them with employers and career resources. It serves a user base of more than 10 million across about 1,400 educational institutions, including colleges and boot camps, and links users with more than 750,000 employers across diverse sectors. The platform aims to democratize access to opportunities by expanding visibility and insights for young workers, while giving employers broader, more efficient access to talent and helping colleges enhance student engagement and employment outcomes.
Upcraft
Seed Round in 2021
Upcraft is a company that specializes in AI-driven sales optimization, providing a platform designed to enhance lead and client engagement through the use of AI agents. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Upcraft aims to streamline the sales process and improve interactions between businesses and their clients. The company's focus on optimizing sales performance positions it as a valuable tool for organizations looking to increase efficiency and productivity in their operations.
Handshake
Series E in 2021
Handshake is a career network for students and recent graduates that connects them with employers and career resources. It serves a user base of more than 10 million across about 1,400 educational institutions, including colleges and boot camps, and links users with more than 750,000 employers across diverse sectors. The platform aims to democratize access to opportunities by expanding visibility and insights for young workers, while giving employers broader, more efficient access to talent and helping colleges enhance student engagement and employment outcomes.
Handshake
Series D in 2020
Handshake is a career network for students and recent graduates that connects them with employers and career resources. It serves a user base of more than 10 million across about 1,400 educational institutions, including colleges and boot camps, and links users with more than 750,000 employers across diverse sectors. The platform aims to democratize access to opportunities by expanding visibility and insights for young workers, while giving employers broader, more efficient access to talent and helping colleges enhance student engagement and employment outcomes.
Future, established in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in personalized online fitness coaching. The company offers one-on-one digital training sessions tailored to clients' needs, whether they're at home, in the gym, or on-the-go. Future's team of coaches comprises experienced professionals who have trained athletes, celebrities, and working individuals alike.
Toss is a South Korea-based mobile financial service platform developed by the fintech startup Viva Republica, established in 2011 by Seunggun Lee in Seoul. The platform offers a range of services aimed at simplifying financial management for users, including peer-to-peer money transfers, credit score management, and bank account oversight. Additionally, Toss provides access to loan and insurance plans, facilitates bill splitting, and supports QR payments. These features collectively enable users to handle their financial needs efficiently and conveniently.
Leanplum Inc. is a mobile marketing platform that specializes in enhancing engagement for brands through a unified, multichannel approach. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York, London, Bulgaria, and Amsterdam, Leanplum enables businesses to optimize their mobile applications and marketing efforts. The platform offers a range of services including messaging, automation, app editing, personalization, A/B testing, and analytics, allowing product teams to conduct real-time optimization tests and analyze results effectively. Renowned global brands such as Tinder, Grab, Tesco, and Zynga utilize Leanplum to orchestrate integrated campaigns that foster customer loyalty and drive growth. By transforming data into actionable insights, Leanplum helps companies understand user needs, delivering relevant experiences that enhance brand engagement and establish long-term customer relationships.
N3TWORK, established in 2013 and based in San Francisco, specializes in creating, publishing, and scaling high-quality mobile games for iOS and Android platforms. The company offers a range of services to game developers, including game development, publishing, commercialization, user acquisition, ad monetization, data science, product management, and marketing. N3TWORK's unique approach lies in its focus on leveraging blockchain technology to create innovative, player-centric gaming experiences, enabling mobile game enthusiasts to own and influence their gaming environments.
Toss is a South Korea-based mobile financial service platform developed by the fintech startup Viva Republica, established in 2011 by Seunggun Lee in Seoul. The platform offers a range of services aimed at simplifying financial management for users, including peer-to-peer money transfers, credit score management, and bank account oversight. Additionally, Toss provides access to loan and insurance plans, facilitates bill splitting, and supports QR payments. These features collectively enable users to handle their financial needs efficiently and conveniently.
Future, established in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in personalized online fitness coaching. The company offers one-on-one digital training sessions tailored to clients' needs, whether they're at home, in the gym, or on-the-go. Future's team of coaches comprises experienced professionals who have trained athletes, celebrities, and working individuals alike.
Propel, Inc. is a software development company based in Brooklyn, New York, established in 2014. The company focuses on creating mobile applications aimed at improving the financial health of low-income Americans. Its primary product, Providers, is a free app designed for EBT cardholders, enabling them to manage their government benefits, such as SNAP and rental assistance. The app also helps users track their finances, save on essential purchases, and earn cash through various incentives. Propel's mission is to empower individuals by providing tools that facilitate better budgeting and financial management.
Toss is a South Korea-based mobile financial service platform developed by the fintech startup Viva Republica, established in 2011 by Seunggun Lee in Seoul. The platform offers a range of services aimed at simplifying financial management for users, including peer-to-peer money transfers, credit score management, and bank account oversight. Additionally, Toss provides access to loan and insurance plans, facilitates bill splitting, and supports QR payments. These features collectively enable users to handle their financial needs efficiently and conveniently.
Handshake
Series C in 2018
Handshake is a career network for students and recent graduates that connects them with employers and career resources. It serves a user base of more than 10 million across about 1,400 educational institutions, including colleges and boot camps, and links users with more than 750,000 employers across diverse sectors. The platform aims to democratize access to opportunities by expanding visibility and insights for young workers, while giving employers broader, more efficient access to talent and helping colleges enhance student engagement and employment outcomes.
SessionM, Inc. is a cloud-based customer engagement and loyalty platform that enables brands to enhance their relationships with customers through personalized interactions. The platform collects and analyzes customer behavior from various channels, including in-store, online, and mobile, allowing for real-time data integration and insights. By utilizing advanced machine learning and a rules-based engine, SessionM delivers tailored marketing automation and loyalty solutions, which help businesses engage customers more effectively with targeted offers and recommendations. The company's services also include a reporting tool that assesses the impact of loyalty programs on revenue. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, SessionM operates globally with additional offices in major cities such as New York, Chicago, Pittsburgh, London, and Amsterdam. Incorporated in 2010, the company has positioned itself as a key player in the customer loyalty sector, focusing on helping enterprises create profitable customer relationships.
Leanplum Inc. is a mobile marketing platform that specializes in enhancing engagement for brands through a unified, multichannel approach. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York, London, Bulgaria, and Amsterdam, Leanplum enables businesses to optimize their mobile applications and marketing efforts. The platform offers a range of services including messaging, automation, app editing, personalization, A/B testing, and analytics, allowing product teams to conduct real-time optimization tests and analyze results effectively. Renowned global brands such as Tinder, Grab, Tesco, and Zynga utilize Leanplum to orchestrate integrated campaigns that foster customer loyalty and drive growth. By transforming data into actionable insights, Leanplum helps companies understand user needs, delivering relevant experiences that enhance brand engagement and establish long-term customer relationships.
Tulip Retail, Inc. is a cloud-based mobile platform designed specifically for retail store associates, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with additional offices in Kitchener, London, Caerano di San Marco, and New York. The platform offers a suite of tools that empower store associates by providing real-time access to product and inventory information, customer profiles, and a variety of features for assisted selling and clienteling. Key components include a mobile associate app, checkout capabilities for omnichannel orders, and modules for streamlined store communications and look building based on customer preferences. By integrating mobile technology into the retail environment, Tulip aims to enhance the in-store shopping experience, boost sales, and improve customer service for leading retailers.
Packagd
Seed Round in 2017
Packagd Corp. is a technology company based in Menlo Park, California, specializing in the development of mobile shopping applications. Founded in 2016 by Eric Feng, a notable entrepreneur and former CTO of Hulu and Flipboard, Packagd offers an innovative app named Unboxed. This application enhances the mobile shopping experience by curating a collection of unboxing and product review videos sourced from creators on platforms like YouTube. Users can engage with these videos through live chat features, allowing for real-time interaction with hosts and other viewers. The app also facilitates secure purchasing directly through Apple Pay, merging entertainment and shopping in a manner reminiscent of traditional live shopping programs.
Kinsa, Inc., established in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, develops smart thermometers that connect to both Android and iOS devices. These thermometers facilitate communication with individuals who are ill, providing them with care information and enabling data collection to map and track health trends in real-time, thereby aiding in disease spread prevention.
Handshake
Series B in 2016
Handshake is a career network for students and recent graduates that connects them with employers and career resources. It serves a user base of more than 10 million across about 1,400 educational institutions, including colleges and boot camps, and links users with more than 750,000 employers across diverse sectors. The platform aims to democratize access to opportunities by expanding visibility and insights for young workers, while giving employers broader, more efficient access to talent and helping colleges enhance student engagement and employment outcomes.
Mobcrush, Inc. is a technology and entertainment company founded in 2014 and based in Santa Monica, California. It specializes in developing a mobile application that facilitates live streaming for gamers. The Mobcrush app connects users globally, allowing them to create and broadcast gameplay live from their mobile devices. It provides a platform for users to watch and interact with content creators, participate in eSports competitions, and engage with a community of like-minded gamers. The application enhances the gaming experience by enabling real-time communication and social interaction among players, making it a hub for mobile gaming and creator-driven media.
Leanplum Inc. is a mobile marketing platform that specializes in enhancing engagement for brands through a unified, multichannel approach. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York, London, Bulgaria, and Amsterdam, Leanplum enables businesses to optimize their mobile applications and marketing efforts. The platform offers a range of services including messaging, automation, app editing, personalization, A/B testing, and analytics, allowing product teams to conduct real-time optimization tests and analyze results effectively. Renowned global brands such as Tinder, Grab, Tesco, and Zynga utilize Leanplum to orchestrate integrated campaigns that foster customer loyalty and drive growth. By transforming data into actionable insights, Leanplum helps companies understand user needs, delivering relevant experiences that enhance brand engagement and establish long-term customer relationships.
SessionM, Inc. is a cloud-based customer engagement and loyalty platform that enables brands to enhance their relationships with customers through personalized interactions. The platform collects and analyzes customer behavior from various channels, including in-store, online, and mobile, allowing for real-time data integration and insights. By utilizing advanced machine learning and a rules-based engine, SessionM delivers tailored marketing automation and loyalty solutions, which help businesses engage customers more effectively with targeted offers and recommendations. The company's services also include a reporting tool that assesses the impact of loyalty programs on revenue. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, SessionM operates globally with additional offices in major cities such as New York, Chicago, Pittsburgh, London, and Amsterdam. Incorporated in 2010, the company has positioned itself as a key player in the customer loyalty sector, focusing on helping enterprises create profitable customer relationships.
Buddybuild
Series A in 2016
Buddybuild is a mobile iteration platform designed to streamline the development process for iOS developers by integrating continuous integration, continuous delivery, and feedback solutions into a single cohesive system. The platform allows developers to set up their workflow in minutes, automatically triggering builds and tests with each code change. Testers can easily provide feedback and diagnostic details through a simple screenshot, facilitating quicker resolution of issues. By eliminating the need for disparate systems, Buddybuild enables mobile application developers to focus on creating high-quality apps while minimizing manual labor and complexity in their development processes.
Handshake
Series A in 2016
Handshake is a career network for students and recent graduates that connects them with employers and career resources. It serves a user base of more than 10 million across about 1,400 educational institutions, including colleges and boot camps, and links users with more than 750,000 employers across diverse sectors. The platform aims to democratize access to opportunities by expanding visibility and insights for young workers, while giving employers broader, more efficient access to talent and helping colleges enhance student engagement and employment outcomes.
Instart is a digital experience management company that specializes in enhancing the performance of web and mobile applications for leading brands such as Neiman Marcus, Microsoft, and AT&T. Its unique Digital Experience Cloud employs artificial intelligence and machine learning to optimize and secure web content dynamically, ensuring that applications perform efficiently across various devices and user conditions. This technology enables companies to achieve significant improvements in application speed, resulting in faster load times and enhanced user experiences. As a result, businesses utilizing Instart's services can see increased conversion rates, higher online revenue, and improved customer satisfaction scores. Instart also supports media companies in boosting online advertising revenue by enhancing viewability and countering ad-blocking software. Additionally, IT departments benefit from reduced total cost of ownership, improved security, and enhanced reliability for their digital infrastructures.
Apperian, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in cloud-based mobile application management services. Founded in 2009, it offers a comprehensive platform for mobile app security and enterprise app distribution, catering to organizations that require targeted delivery of applications to users across various environments, including bring your own device (BYOD) scenarios and contractor networks. The company provides solutions such as app wrapping, which applies security and business logic to individual apps, and mobile data protection to safeguard corporate information. Apperian's offerings also include mobile app usability testing, lifecycle management, and seamless app deployment to enhance mobile app adoption and usage. With additional offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia, Apperian serves a diverse clientele across sectors including public, education, retail, and human resources. As of 2017, Apperian operates as a subsidiary of Arxan Technologies, Inc.
Mobcrush, Inc. is a technology and entertainment company founded in 2014 and based in Santa Monica, California. It specializes in developing a mobile application that facilitates live streaming for gamers. The Mobcrush app connects users globally, allowing them to create and broadcast gameplay live from their mobile devices. It provides a platform for users to watch and interact with content creators, participate in eSports competitions, and engage with a community of like-minded gamers. The application enhances the gaming experience by enabling real-time communication and social interaction among players, making it a hub for mobile gaming and creator-driven media.
Enjoy Technology
Series B in 2015
Enjoy Technology, Inc. is a retail company that specializes in the sale of entertainment products, including smartphones, speakers, home theaters, tablets, computers, cameras, drones, and gaming devices. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with additional operations in New York City, Enjoy Technology utilizes a technology-driven platform to transform the shopping experience by delivering products directly to customers' homes. The company operates on-demand mobile stores, allowing customers to receive personalized service and products tailored to their needs. Despite its innovative approach to retail, Enjoy Technology has faced significant challenges and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Leanplum Inc. is a mobile marketing platform that specializes in enhancing engagement for brands through a unified, multichannel approach. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York, London, Bulgaria, and Amsterdam, Leanplum enables businesses to optimize their mobile applications and marketing efforts. The platform offers a range of services including messaging, automation, app editing, personalization, A/B testing, and analytics, allowing product teams to conduct real-time optimization tests and analyze results effectively. Renowned global brands such as Tinder, Grab, Tesco, and Zynga utilize Leanplum to orchestrate integrated campaigns that foster customer loyalty and drive growth. By transforming data into actionable insights, Leanplum helps companies understand user needs, delivering relevant experiences that enhance brand engagement and establish long-term customer relationships.
Instart is a digital experience management company that specializes in enhancing the performance of web and mobile applications for leading brands such as Neiman Marcus, Microsoft, and AT&T. Its unique Digital Experience Cloud employs artificial intelligence and machine learning to optimize and secure web content dynamically, ensuring that applications perform efficiently across various devices and user conditions. This technology enables companies to achieve significant improvements in application speed, resulting in faster load times and enhanced user experiences. As a result, businesses utilizing Instart's services can see increased conversion rates, higher online revenue, and improved customer satisfaction scores. Instart also supports media companies in boosting online advertising revenue by enhancing viewability and countering ad-blocking software. Additionally, IT departments benefit from reduced total cost of ownership, improved security, and enhanced reliability for their digital infrastructures.
SessionM, Inc. is a cloud-based customer engagement and loyalty platform that enables brands to enhance their relationships with customers through personalized interactions. The platform collects and analyzes customer behavior from various channels, including in-store, online, and mobile, allowing for real-time data integration and insights. By utilizing advanced machine learning and a rules-based engine, SessionM delivers tailored marketing automation and loyalty solutions, which help businesses engage customers more effectively with targeted offers and recommendations. The company's services also include a reporting tool that assesses the impact of loyalty programs on revenue. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, SessionM operates globally with additional offices in major cities such as New York, Chicago, Pittsburgh, London, and Amsterdam. Incorporated in 2010, the company has positioned itself as a key player in the customer loyalty sector, focusing on helping enterprises create profitable customer relationships.
textPlus
Venture Round in 2015
textPlus, Inc., formerly known as GOGII Inc., provides WiFi-based mobile communication services globally through its textPlus app. Available on iOS, Android, and Windows devices, including smartphones, tablets, and Kindle Fire, the application allows users to make free calls to landlines and mobile numbers. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Marina del Rey, California.
Spruce Health
Series A in 2015
Spruce Health, Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in San Francisco, California, established in 2013. It offers an interactive mobile application that facilitates communication between patients and dermatologists for the diagnosis and treatment of various skin conditions, including acne, eczema, psoriasis, and male hair loss. The company aims to improve the healthcare experience by reducing wait times and simplifying the process of accessing medical care. Spruce Health is dedicated to enhancing the patient-physician relationship and ensuring quality healthcare is accessible at any time and from any location. Through its platform, Spruce Health seeks to provide affordable healthcare solutions and increase patient satisfaction while improving practice efficiency for healthcare providers.
N3TWORK, established in 2013 and based in San Francisco, specializes in creating, publishing, and scaling high-quality mobile games for iOS and Android platforms. The company offers a range of services to game developers, including game development, publishing, commercialization, user acquisition, ad monetization, data science, product management, and marketing. N3TWORK's unique approach lies in its focus on leveraging blockchain technology to create innovative, player-centric gaming experiences, enabling mobile game enthusiasts to own and influence their gaming environments.
Kinsa, Inc., established in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, develops smart thermometers that connect to both Android and iOS devices. These thermometers facilitate communication with individuals who are ill, providing them with care information and enabling data collection to map and track health trends in real-time, thereby aiding in disease spread prevention.
Enjoy Technology
Series A in 2014
Enjoy Technology, Inc. is a retail company that specializes in the sale of entertainment products, including smartphones, speakers, home theaters, tablets, computers, cameras, drones, and gaming devices. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with additional operations in New York City, Enjoy Technology utilizes a technology-driven platform to transform the shopping experience by delivering products directly to customers' homes. The company operates on-demand mobile stores, allowing customers to receive personalized service and products tailored to their needs. Despite its innovative approach to retail, Enjoy Technology has faced significant challenges and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Remind is a communication platform established in 2011 that focuses on enhancing student success through improved engagement among educators, families, and school administrators. The application serves as a real-time messaging tool designed to bridge communication gaps in primary education, allowing teachers, parents, students, and administrators in K-12 schools to interact effectively. Remind facilitates the scheduling of reminders and coordination of school-related activities, thereby streamlining communication and supporting educational outcomes. The company has attracted investment from notable firms such as First Round Capital, GSV, Kleiner Perkins Caufield Byers, and Social Capital.
Spruce Health
Seed Round in 2014
Spruce Health, Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in San Francisco, California, established in 2013. It offers an interactive mobile application that facilitates communication between patients and dermatologists for the diagnosis and treatment of various skin conditions, including acne, eczema, psoriasis, and male hair loss. The company aims to improve the healthcare experience by reducing wait times and simplifying the process of accessing medical care. Spruce Health is dedicated to enhancing the patient-physician relationship and ensuring quality healthcare is accessible at any time and from any location. Through its platform, Spruce Health seeks to provide affordable healthcare solutions and increase patient satisfaction while improving practice efficiency for healthcare providers.
thatgamecompany
Series B in 2014
thatgamecompany is a video game developer founded in 2006 and based in Los Angeles. The company designs and develops artistically crafted, broadly accessible video games for consoles, computers, and mobile devices, aiming to push the boundaries of interactive entertainment and provide meaningful, enriching experiences that touch and inspire players.
Mango Health
Series A in 2014
Mango Health, established in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in developing mobile healthcare applications. It offers a patient engagement platform that provides medication information, refill reminders, and peer comparison features to users via mobile and web-based apps. As of October 2019, Mango Health operates as a subsidiary of TrialCard Incorporated. The company partners with payers, pharmacy benefits managers, and pharmaceutical manufacturers to enhance patient engagement, reduce costs, and improve health outcomes for patients with chronic conditions. Its app has received positive user feedback, with an average rating of 4.5 stars, and has been recognized by prominent media outlets such as Apple, Google CNN, the New York Times, and Self Magazine.
Instart is a digital experience management company that specializes in enhancing the performance of web and mobile applications for leading brands such as Neiman Marcus, Microsoft, and AT&T. Its unique Digital Experience Cloud employs artificial intelligence and machine learning to optimize and secure web content dynamically, ensuring that applications perform efficiently across various devices and user conditions. This technology enables companies to achieve significant improvements in application speed, resulting in faster load times and enhanced user experiences. As a result, businesses utilizing Instart's services can see increased conversion rates, higher online revenue, and improved customer satisfaction scores. Instart also supports media companies in boosting online advertising revenue by enhancing viewability and countering ad-blocking software. Additionally, IT departments benefit from reduced total cost of ownership, improved security, and enhanced reliability for their digital infrastructures.
Yunzhilian Network Science and Technology
Series A in 2014
Yunzhilian Network Science and Technology Co., Ltd (Beijing) (云智联) is a mobile internet company whose main product is an app designed for social networking.
Yunzhilian Co. Ltd is focused on creating new generation mobile social products for global customers, and building a real-time social environment with new ideas and unique innovations on the basis of the mobile industry.
Remind is a communication platform established in 2011 that focuses on enhancing student success through improved engagement among educators, families, and school administrators. The application serves as a real-time messaging tool designed to bridge communication gaps in primary education, allowing teachers, parents, students, and administrators in K-12 schools to interact effectively. Remind facilitates the scheduling of reminders and coordination of school-related activities, thereby streamlining communication and supporting educational outcomes. The company has attracted investment from notable firms such as First Round Capital, GSV, Kleiner Perkins Caufield Byers, and Social Capital.
Path is a mobile photo-sharing and messaging service designed to foster personal social networks with a limit of up to 150 contacts. The platform allows users to capture and share significant life moments with close friends and family, emphasizing simplicity, quality, and privacy. Path enables group messaging and facilitates the importation of photos and graphics to various social networks. The company aims to enhance personal connections through its user-friendly interface and features, reflecting the belief that mobile technology can transform social interactions.
HYLA Mobile
Series C in 2013
HYLA Mobile, Inc. specializes in mobile device trade-in and reuse solutions, focusing on the collection, processing, recycling, and redistribution of used mobile phones. The company operates through a network of carrier partners and retailers across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas, facilitating the sale of these devices. By providing products and services that enhance the life and value of used mobile devices, HYLA Mobile enables new users to access information and technology. Founded in 2009, the company is based in Irving, Texas, and was previously known as eRecyclingCorps, LLC.
Jawbone
Private Equity Round in 2013
Jawbone specializes in designing personal technology products that are comfortable, usable, and aesthetically pleasing. Initially known for its Bluetooth headsets featuring NoiseAssassin™ technology, which enhances call clarity by eliminating background noise, the company has since expanded into developing smart fitness tracking devices.
N3TWORK, established in 2013 and based in San Francisco, specializes in creating, publishing, and scaling high-quality mobile games for iOS and Android platforms. The company offers a range of services to game developers, including game development, publishing, commercialization, user acquisition, ad monetization, data science, product management, and marketing. N3TWORK's unique approach lies in its focus on leveraging blockchain technology to create innovative, player-centric gaming experiences, enabling mobile game enthusiasts to own and influence their gaming environments.
Workspot
Seed Round in 2013
Workspot, Inc. specializes in mobile Workspace-as-a-Service solutions, offering a platform that enables IT departments to provide access to applications and documents on personal mobile devices. Its core products include a cloud-native architectural foundation called Cloud Desktop Fabric, which allows organizations to deliver virtual desktops using multi-region public cloud infrastructure, and Workspot Control, a service that facilitates the delivery of essential business applications onto mobile devices. The company's turnkey, enterprise-ready SaaS platform places Windows 10 desktops and workstations near users in the cloud, ensuring optimal performance and quick deployment. Workspot serves a diverse range of industries, including insurance, government, healthcare, banking, technology, and real estate. Established in 2012 and based in Campbell, California, Workspot aims to enhance business agility and security, enabling clients to adapt rapidly to changing market conditions while supporting remote work initiatives.
Booyah is the market leader in real-world & location–based gaming. The company is founded on the premise that "where you play matters" and creates compelling, innovative mass-market games and entertainment products that have been enjoyed by tens of millions of worldwide. By integrating real-world signals into its portfolio of products, Booyah is more than a games company…literally changing how people play and delivering more personal, more social & more meaningful ways for gamers of all ages to play & interact with their friends & the world around them.
Booyah has partnered with leading consumer brands including H&M, Pantene, Olay, Paul Frank, Disney, Subway, Adidas, MTV and others to connect engaged gamers with the products they love. To learn more about advertising & sponsorship opportunities, click here.
The company draws its creativity and inspiration from the mobile, consumer web, social and traditional gaming space with a leadership team drawn from the world’s top interactive companies including Electronic Arts, Blizzard Entertainment, Glu Mobile, Crowdstar, LucasArts, Kabam and Insomniac Games. Booyah is financed by Accel Partners and Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byers’ iFund.
Madhouse
Venture Round in 2013
Madhouse Inc. is a prominent Chinese mobile marketing service provider specializing in mobile advertisements and applications for advertisers and mobile media partners. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including brand-integrated marketing, mobile marketing, and brand promotions, aimed at assisting game and mobile application developers, brands, and e-commerce customers in reaching their target audiences and enhancing brand awareness. Madhouse operates the largest intelligent mobile advertisement broadcasting network in China, leveraging its extensive domestic advertisement network and professional wireless solutions to deliver effective advertising strategies for international brands and advertising agencies. As a founding and board member of MMA Asia and the Pacific Region, Madhouse plays a key role in establishing mobile advertising standards in the region.
textPlus, Inc., formerly known as GOGII Inc., provides WiFi-based mobile communication services globally through its textPlus app. Available on iOS, Android, and Windows devices, including smartphones, tablets, and Kindle Fire, the application allows users to make free calls to landlines and mobile numbers. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Marina del Rey, California.
Lilliputian Systems
Venture Round in 2012
Lilliputian Systems provides mobile power solutions for consumer electronics devices. The company aims to revolutionize mobile fuel, ushering in new applications and devices made possible by their technology.
iMedia Comunicazione
Series B in 2012
iMedia Comunicazione (fromerly i-Media) is the top 3 wireless media placement agency in China. We are the main mobile media placement agency for Tencent QQ, covering 80% of its sales in national China, and we also sell media placement for Phoenix New Media, Sina, Baidu and 3G.
We do have our competitive advantage edge in our business such as client resources and technology. We are also not only an agency, but also an APP developer for APP in-direct ad placement in new media.
We hope to communicate with your team who is responsible for this area. We would very much like to exchange resources and collaborate with international groups. Just wondering if you have any clients who is going for the China market and would like media placement? Thanks very much.
Specialties
Wireless Mobile Marketing Communication, Marketing & Advertising in China, APP Developer, Internet Marketing in China
SessionM, Inc. is a cloud-based customer engagement and loyalty platform that enables brands to enhance their relationships with customers through personalized interactions. The platform collects and analyzes customer behavior from various channels, including in-store, online, and mobile, allowing for real-time data integration and insights. By utilizing advanced machine learning and a rules-based engine, SessionM delivers tailored marketing automation and loyalty solutions, which help businesses engage customers more effectively with targeted offers and recommendations. The company's services also include a reporting tool that assesses the impact of loyalty programs on revenue. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, SessionM operates globally with additional offices in major cities such as New York, Chicago, Pittsburgh, London, and Amsterdam. Incorporated in 2010, the company has positioned itself as a key player in the customer loyalty sector, focusing on helping enterprises create profitable customer relationships.
Path is a mobile photo-sharing and messaging service designed to foster personal social networks with a limit of up to 150 contacts. The platform allows users to capture and share significant life moments with close friends and family, emphasizing simplicity, quality, and privacy. Path enables group messaging and facilitates the importation of photos and graphics to various social networks. The company aims to enhance personal connections through its user-friendly interface and features, reflecting the belief that mobile technology can transform social interactions.
Apperian, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in cloud-based mobile application management services. Founded in 2009, it offers a comprehensive platform for mobile app security and enterprise app distribution, catering to organizations that require targeted delivery of applications to users across various environments, including bring your own device (BYOD) scenarios and contractor networks. The company provides solutions such as app wrapping, which applies security and business logic to individual apps, and mobile data protection to safeguard corporate information. Apperian's offerings also include mobile app usability testing, lifecycle management, and seamless app deployment to enhance mobile app adoption and usage. With additional offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia, Apperian serves a diverse clientele across sectors including public, education, retail, and human resources. As of 2017, Apperian operates as a subsidiary of Arxan Technologies, Inc.
Pinger
Venture Round in 2012
Pinger, Inc. is a mobile application developer based in San Jose, California, founded in 2005. The company specializes in communication tools, offering products such as Sideline and Textfree, which provide services including voicemail, text messaging, and picture messaging. Pinger's applications are designed for iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, and Android users worldwide, enabling free texting and talking. With a focus on creating consumer-friendly products that enhance communication, Pinger has garnered millions of downloads and continues to innovate within the mobile communication space.
Devicescape Software
Venture Round in 2012
Devicescape Software specializes in Wi-Fi software solutions that facilitate seamless connectivity for mobile devices. With its Easy Wi-Fi product, the company offers a comprehensive solution that is straightforward to integrate and enhances user experience by enabling effortless access to any Wi-Fi network. Devicescape also provides mobile location and engagement solutions, functioning as a unified beacon network that allows device manufacturers to offer lifetime hot spot access with their products. Headquartered in San Bruno, California, Devicescape is a privately held organization supported by experienced industry professionals.
Jawbone
Venture Round in 2011
Jawbone specializes in designing personal technology products that are comfortable, usable, and aesthetically pleasing. Initially known for its Bluetooth headsets featuring NoiseAssassin™ technology, which enhances call clarity by eliminating background noise, the company has since expanded into developing smart fitness tracking devices.
HYLA Mobile
Series B in 2011
HYLA Mobile, Inc. specializes in mobile device trade-in and reuse solutions, focusing on the collection, processing, recycling, and redistribution of used mobile phones. The company operates through a network of carrier partners and retailers across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas, facilitating the sale of these devices. By providing products and services that enhance the life and value of used mobile devices, HYLA Mobile enables new users to access information and technology. Founded in 2009, the company is based in Irving, Texas, and was previously known as eRecyclingCorps, LLC.
Fixmo Inc., founded in 2009 and headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, is a mobile risk management company specializing in solutions that help organizations address the risks associated with mobile device deployments. Fixmo's flagship product, Sentinel, enables enterprises and government agencies to maintain the integrity, compliance, and auditability of devices used by their mobile workforce. The company has advanced its technologies through a technology transfer agreement with the U.S. National Security Agency, enhancing its capabilities in managing mobile device risks. Additionally, Fixmo provides infrastructure management software designed to ensure device assurance, policy compliance, and auditing for enterprise mobile devices, supporting organizations in navigating the complexities of mobile risk management.
InMobi is a mobile advertising company that develops a platform and services to help brands reach consumers on mobile devices. The company provides an advertising serving algorithm to optimize ad ranking and offers campaign management from strategy and design to execution and optimization, including ad creation and targeting. It delivers monetization strategies that blend performance and branding for publishers, along with near real-time reporting and campaign tracking. Its Lifetime Value Platform identifies in-app user groups and provides behavioral insights to publishers and app developers. InMobi also supports personalized, video-based advertising through deep learning optimization engines and contextual recommendations. The company maintains partnerships and operates from its headquarters in Bengaluru, India, with additional offices in New Delhi and Mumbai. By combining technology and data-driven insights, InMobi helps advertisers and publishers optimize ad delivery and measurement across mobile environments.
Apteligent
Seed Round in 2011
Apteligent, Inc. is a provider of mobile application intelligence solutions, headquartered in San Francisco, California. Founded in 2010, the company specializes in application performance management, offering a suite of tools that enable enterprises to enhance their mobile business by delivering critical insights throughout the application lifecycle. Its key offerings include Userflows, which connects user experiences with business metrics; a Crash Reporting solution that identifies and monitors application errors; and Service Monitoring, which analyzes service and API performance. Apteligent supports various mobile operating systems, including iOS, Android, and Windows Phone, and serves a diverse range of industries such as finance, retail, gaming, and hospitality. The company was previously known as Crittercism, Inc. and rebranded to Apteligent in February 2016. As of 2017, Apteligent operates as a subsidiary of VMware, Inc.
Doodle Mobile
Series A in 2011
Doodle Mobile Ltd. is a Chinese company that specializes in developing and publishing mobile social games for the Android platform. Founded in October 2010 by Wang Ye, a notable figure in the gaming industry, the company has launched nearly a hundred mobile game products, including popular titles such as Restaurant Live, Dino Island, Fast Racing 3D, and Monster Smash. Doodle Mobile has created the Doodle Game Center, a social gaming network that enhances the gaming experience for Android users. With a user base exceeding 400 million worldwide, the company employs a team of around 100 staff members and has established research and development centers in Beijing and Shanghai, positioning itself as a significant player in the mobile gaming sector.
SessionM, Inc. is a cloud-based customer engagement and loyalty platform that enables brands to enhance their relationships with customers through personalized interactions. The platform collects and analyzes customer behavior from various channels, including in-store, online, and mobile, allowing for real-time data integration and insights. By utilizing advanced machine learning and a rules-based engine, SessionM delivers tailored marketing automation and loyalty solutions, which help businesses engage customers more effectively with targeted offers and recommendations. The company's services also include a reporting tool that assesses the impact of loyalty programs on revenue. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, SessionM operates globally with additional offices in major cities such as New York, Chicago, Pittsburgh, London, and Amsterdam. Incorporated in 2010, the company has positioned itself as a key player in the customer loyalty sector, focusing on helping enterprises create profitable customer relationships.
Apperian
Venture Round in 2011
Apperian, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in cloud-based mobile application management services. Founded in 2009, it offers a comprehensive platform for mobile app security and enterprise app distribution, catering to organizations that require targeted delivery of applications to users across various environments, including bring your own device (BYOD) scenarios and contractor networks. The company provides solutions such as app wrapping, which applies security and business logic to individual apps, and mobile data protection to safeguard corporate information. Apperian's offerings also include mobile app usability testing, lifecycle management, and seamless app deployment to enhance mobile app adoption and usage. With additional offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia, Apperian serves a diverse clientele across sectors including public, education, retail, and human resources. As of 2017, Apperian operates as a subsidiary of Arxan Technologies, Inc.
Alta Devices
Private Equity Round in 2011
Alta Devices, Inc. is a manufacturer of innovative solar technology specializing in single junction solar cells. Founded in 2007 and based in Sunnyvale, California, the company develops thin and flexible mobile power solutions designed for a variety of applications, including unmanned systems, consumer electronics, sensors, automotive, remote exploration, wearables, and Internet of Things devices. Alta Devices aims to enhance the production economics of high-efficiency solar photovoltaic applications, positioning itself at the forefront of solar energy advancements. As of 2015, the company operates as a subsidiary of Hanergy Hi-Tech Power (HK) Limited.
textPlus, Inc., formerly known as GOGII Inc., provides WiFi-based mobile communication services globally through its textPlus app. Available on iOS, Android, and Windows devices, including smartphones, tablets, and Kindle Fire, the application allows users to make free calls to landlines and mobile numbers. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Marina del Rey, California.
Cooliris, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2006 by Austin Shoemaker and Soujanya Bhumkar. The company specializes in creating visually immersive media and communication experiences for mobile and web consumers. Its product offerings include BeamIt, a visual messaging application available on Android and iOS platforms, and the Gallery app. Cooliris allows users to capture and share photos and videos at events, enhancing their ability to communicate and engage with others through visual content. As of November 21, 2014, Cooliris operates as a subsidiary of Altaba Inc.
Path is a mobile photo-sharing and messaging service designed to foster personal social networks with a limit of up to 150 contacts. The platform allows users to capture and share significant life moments with close friends and family, emphasizing simplicity, quality, and privacy. Path enables group messaging and facilitates the importation of photos and graphics to various social networks. The company aims to enhance personal connections through its user-friendly interface and features, reflecting the belief that mobile technology can transform social interactions.
Shanghai Kingnet Technology Co., Ltd. is a web and social game developer based in China, specializing in the research, development, and operation of social games, web games, and mobile games. Founded in 2008, the company has created popular titles such as Sole Tower, Kingdom of Dinosaurs, and Pirates of Blood, which have been successfully launched on various platforms including Tencent Friends, QQ Zone, Renren, and Facebook. With a user base exceeding one hundred million, Kingnet generates substantial monthly revenue, exceeding ten million dollars. The company continues to focus on delivering engaging gaming experiences to a broad audience.
Stoke is a developer of carrier-class multi-access convergence gateways tailored for fixed, mobile, and Internet-based operators. The company specializes in solutions that enable mobile network operators to enhance the economic efficiency of their 3G mobile networks. Its flagship product, the Stoke Session Exchange, is an integrated hardware and software platform that effectively manages the security, service, and mobility challenges associated with optimizing multimedia sessions. Additionally, Stoke offers the Mobile Data Offload service, which assists 3G network operators in addressing both capacity and subscriber satisfaction issues related to mobile broadband data delivery. Through these offerings, Stoke aims to support operators in maximizing their network performance and improving user experience.
Callaway Digital Arts
Series A in 2010
Callaway Digital Arts (CDA) specializes in publishing premium lifestyle and children's applications for Apple's iPad, iPhone, and iPod products. The company combines the talents of storytellers and digital artists in its in-house studio to create high-quality applications that engage users of all ages. CDA's portfolio includes notable titles such as Martha Stewart Makes Cookies, Miss Spider's Tea Party, and Miss Spider's Bedtime Story, among others. The firm has received funding from prominent investors, enabling it to enhance its offerings in the digital application market.
InMobi is a mobile advertising company that develops a platform and services to help brands reach consumers on mobile devices. The company provides an advertising serving algorithm to optimize ad ranking and offers campaign management from strategy and design to execution and optimization, including ad creation and targeting. It delivers monetization strategies that blend performance and branding for publishers, along with near real-time reporting and campaign tracking. Its Lifetime Value Platform identifies in-app user groups and provides behavioral insights to publishers and app developers. InMobi also supports personalized, video-based advertising through deep learning optimization engines and contextual recommendations. The company maintains partnerships and operates from its headquarters in Bengaluru, India, with additional offices in New Delhi and Mumbai. By combining technology and data-driven insights, InMobi helps advertisers and publishers optimize ad delivery and measurement across mobile environments.
Madhouse Inc. is a prominent Chinese mobile marketing service provider specializing in mobile advertisements and applications for advertisers and mobile media partners. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including brand-integrated marketing, mobile marketing, and brand promotions, aimed at assisting game and mobile application developers, brands, and e-commerce customers in reaching their target audiences and enhancing brand awareness. Madhouse operates the largest intelligent mobile advertisement broadcasting network in China, leveraging its extensive domestic advertisement network and professional wireless solutions to deliver effective advertising strategies for international brands and advertising agencies. As a founding and board member of MMA Asia and the Pacific Region, Madhouse plays a key role in establishing mobile advertising standards in the region.
Booyah is the market leader in real-world & location–based gaming. The company is founded on the premise that "where you play matters" and creates compelling, innovative mass-market games and entertainment products that have been enjoyed by tens of millions of worldwide. By integrating real-world signals into its portfolio of products, Booyah is more than a games company…literally changing how people play and delivering more personal, more social & more meaningful ways for gamers of all ages to play & interact with their friends & the world around them.
Booyah has partnered with leading consumer brands including H&M, Pantene, Olay, Paul Frank, Disney, Subway, Adidas, MTV and others to connect engaged gamers with the products they love. To learn more about advertising & sponsorship opportunities, click here.
The company draws its creativity and inspiration from the mobile, consumer web, social and traditional gaming space with a leadership team drawn from the world’s top interactive companies including Electronic Arts, Blizzard Entertainment, Glu Mobile, Crowdstar, LucasArts, Kabam and Insomniac Games. Booyah is financed by Accel Partners and Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byers’ iFund.
Ngmoco, established in 2008, was a U.S.-based mobile gaming company that developed and published games for iOS and Android platforms. Led by CEO Neil Young, a former Electronic Arts executive, the company was known for creating popular titles for the iPhone. Ngmoco was backed by Kleiner Perkins through its iFund and was acquired by DeNA Global in 2010.
textPlus, Inc., formerly known as GOGII Inc., provides WiFi-based mobile communication services globally through its textPlus app. Available on iOS, Android, and Windows devices, including smartphones, tablets, and Kindle Fire, the application allows users to make free calls to landlines and mobile numbers. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Marina del Rey, California.
Shanghai Kingnet Technology Co., Ltd. is a web and social game developer based in China, specializing in the research, development, and operation of social games, web games, and mobile games. Founded in 2008, the company has created popular titles such as Sole Tower, Kingdom of Dinosaurs, and Pirates of Blood, which have been successfully launched on various platforms including Tencent Friends, QQ Zone, Renren, and Facebook. With a user base exceeding one hundred million, Kingnet generates substantial monthly revenue, exceeding ten million dollars. The company continues to focus on delivering engaging gaming experiences to a broad audience.
Stoke is a developer of carrier-class multi-access convergence gateways tailored for fixed, mobile, and Internet-based operators. The company specializes in solutions that enable mobile network operators to enhance the economic efficiency of their 3G mobile networks. Its flagship product, the Stoke Session Exchange, is an integrated hardware and software platform that effectively manages the security, service, and mobility challenges associated with optimizing multimedia sessions. Additionally, Stoke offers the Mobile Data Offload service, which assists 3G network operators in addressing both capacity and subscriber satisfaction issues related to mobile broadband data delivery. Through these offerings, Stoke aims to support operators in maximizing their network performance and improving user experience.
Cooliris, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2006 by Austin Shoemaker and Soujanya Bhumkar. The company specializes in creating visually immersive media and communication experiences for mobile and web consumers. Its product offerings include BeamIt, a visual messaging application available on Android and iOS platforms, and the Gallery app. Cooliris allows users to capture and share photos and videos at events, enhancing their ability to communicate and engage with others through visual content. As of November 21, 2014, Cooliris operates as a subsidiary of Altaba Inc.
Lilliputian Systems
Series D in 2009
Lilliputian Systems provides mobile power solutions for consumer electronics devices. The company aims to revolutionize mobile fuel, ushering in new applications and devices made possible by their technology.
Ngmoco, established in 2008, was a U.S.-based mobile gaming company that developed and published games for iOS and Android platforms. Led by CEO Neil Young, a former Electronic Arts executive, the company was known for creating popular titles for the iPhone. Ngmoco was backed by Kleiner Perkins through its iFund and was acquired by DeNA Global in 2010.
Booyah is the market leader in real-world & location–based gaming. The company is founded on the premise that "where you play matters" and creates compelling, innovative mass-market games and entertainment products that have been enjoyed by tens of millions of worldwide. By integrating real-world signals into its portfolio of products, Booyah is more than a games company…literally changing how people play and delivering more personal, more social & more meaningful ways for gamers of all ages to play & interact with their friends & the world around them.
Booyah has partnered with leading consumer brands including H&M, Pantene, Olay, Paul Frank, Disney, Subway, Adidas, MTV and others to connect engaged gamers with the products they love. To learn more about advertising & sponsorship opportunities, click here.
The company draws its creativity and inspiration from the mobile, consumer web, social and traditional gaming space with a leadership team drawn from the world’s top interactive companies including Electronic Arts, Blizzard Entertainment, Glu Mobile, Crowdstar, LucasArts, Kabam and Insomniac Games. Booyah is financed by Accel Partners and Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byers’ iFund.
Ngmoco, established in 2008, was a U.S.-based mobile gaming company that developed and published games for iOS and Android platforms. Led by CEO Neil Young, a former Electronic Arts executive, the company was known for creating popular titles for the iPhone. Ngmoco was backed by Kleiner Perkins through its iFund and was acquired by DeNA Global in 2010.
Pelago, founded in 2006 by former Amazon executives, focuses on harnessing the convergence of location awareness, information accessibility, and social interaction to foster innovation in personal storytelling. Its primary product, Whrrl v2.0, launched in March 2009, is a mobile and web application that allows users to capture and share their life experiences in real-time through story formats, integrating location data, photos, and text updates. Users have control over their privacy settings and can share stories across various platforms, including Facebook and Twitter. Whrrl v2.0 supports collaborative storytelling, enabling multiple users to contribute to a single narrative from different devices. The platform accommodates participation through various means, including SMS, email, and Wi-Fi-enabled digital cameras, ensuring broad accessibility. Each story is assigned a unique URL for easy sharing, and users can edit their contributions on the Whrrl website after the experience. Through these features, Pelago aims to eliminate barriers to inspiration, information, and human connection.
Borqs Technologies
Series A in 2008
Borqs Technologies specializes in developing software solutions and products for Android-based smart connected devices. It offers customizable hardware products like trackers, smart watches, ruggedized handsets, tablets, and mobile connectivity modules. The company generates revenue primarily from hardware sales, with a significant portion coming from its key market, China.
InMobi is a mobile advertising company that develops a platform and services to help brands reach consumers on mobile devices. The company provides an advertising serving algorithm to optimize ad ranking and offers campaign management from strategy and design to execution and optimization, including ad creation and targeting. It delivers monetization strategies that blend performance and branding for publishers, along with near real-time reporting and campaign tracking. Its Lifetime Value Platform identifies in-app user groups and provides behavioral insights to publishers and app developers. InMobi also supports personalized, video-based advertising through deep learning optimization engines and contextual recommendations. The company maintains partnerships and operates from its headquarters in Bengaluru, India, with additional offices in New Delhi and Mumbai. By combining technology and data-driven insights, InMobi helps advertisers and publishers optimize ad delivery and measurement across mobile environments.
Lilliputian Systems
Series C in 2007
Lilliputian Systems provides mobile power solutions for consumer electronics devices. The company aims to revolutionize mobile fuel, ushering in new applications and devices made possible by their technology.
textPlus, Inc., formerly known as GOGII Inc., provides WiFi-based mobile communication services globally through its textPlus app. Available on iOS, Android, and Windows devices, including smartphones, tablets, and Kindle Fire, the application allows users to make free calls to landlines and mobile numbers. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Marina del Rey, California.
ChineseAll Digital Publishing
Venture Round in 2007
Chinese Online (中文在线) is a company focused on digital publishing. It provides digital reading products to mobile phones, hand-held terminals, and the internet as well as other media. Chinese Online takes copyright organizations and authors as the genuine digital content source, and collaborates with them to manage the content.
It also offers value-added services of digital content such as copyright derivatives and more.
As a leading enterprise of digital publishing domestically, Chinese Online has established a complete media publishing model of unique content, variety in media and synchronized publishing.
Cooliris, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2006 by Austin Shoemaker and Soujanya Bhumkar. The company specializes in creating visually immersive media and communication experiences for mobile and web consumers. Its product offerings include BeamIt, a visual messaging application available on Android and iOS platforms, and the Gallery app. Cooliris allows users to capture and share photos and videos at events, enhancing their ability to communicate and engage with others through visual content. As of November 21, 2014, Cooliris operates as a subsidiary of Altaba Inc.
Madhouse Inc. is a prominent Chinese mobile marketing service provider specializing in mobile advertisements and applications for advertisers and mobile media partners. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including brand-integrated marketing, mobile marketing, and brand promotions, aimed at assisting game and mobile application developers, brands, and e-commerce customers in reaching their target audiences and enhancing brand awareness. Madhouse operates the largest intelligent mobile advertisement broadcasting network in China, leveraging its extensive domestic advertisement network and professional wireless solutions to deliver effective advertising strategies for international brands and advertising agencies. As a founding and board member of MMA Asia and the Pacific Region, Madhouse plays a key role in establishing mobile advertising standards in the region.
Stoke is a developer of carrier-class multi-access convergence gateways tailored for fixed, mobile, and Internet-based operators. The company specializes in solutions that enable mobile network operators to enhance the economic efficiency of their 3G mobile networks. Its flagship product, the Stoke Session Exchange, is an integrated hardware and software platform that effectively manages the security, service, and mobility challenges associated with optimizing multimedia sessions. Additionally, Stoke offers the Mobile Data Offload service, which assists 3G network operators in addressing both capacity and subscriber satisfaction issues related to mobile broadband data delivery. Through these offerings, Stoke aims to support operators in maximizing their network performance and improving user experience.
Pinger, Inc. is a mobile application developer based in San Jose, California, founded in 2005. The company specializes in communication tools, offering products such as Sideline and Textfree, which provide services including voicemail, text messaging, and picture messaging. Pinger's applications are designed for iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, and Android users worldwide, enabling free texting and talking. With a focus on creating consumer-friendly products that enhance communication, Pinger has garnered millions of downloads and continues to innovate within the mobile communication space.
Pelago, founded in 2006 by former Amazon executives, focuses on harnessing the convergence of location awareness, information accessibility, and social interaction to foster innovation in personal storytelling. Its primary product, Whrrl v2.0, launched in March 2009, is a mobile and web application that allows users to capture and share their life experiences in real-time through story formats, integrating location data, photos, and text updates. Users have control over their privacy settings and can share stories across various platforms, including Facebook and Twitter. Whrrl v2.0 supports collaborative storytelling, enabling multiple users to contribute to a single narrative from different devices. The platform accommodates participation through various means, including SMS, email, and Wi-Fi-enabled digital cameras, ensuring broad accessibility. Each story is assigned a unique URL for easy sharing, and users can edit their contributions on the Whrrl website after the experience. Through these features, Pelago aims to eliminate barriers to inspiration, information, and human connection.