LaunchCapital

LaunchCapital, established in 2008, is a venture capital firm headquartered in New Haven, Connecticut, with additional offices in Boston, New York, and San Francisco. The company invests in early-stage startups, focusing on seed rounds with investments typically ranging from $50,000 to $150,000. LaunchCapital supports entrepreneurs across various sectors, including commerce, marketplace, consumer, media, entertainment, enterprise software, emerging tech, data, finance, healthcare, and medical technology. The firm employs two distinct investment strategies: LaunchCapital Ventures, which follows a traditional equity model for high-growth opportunities, and LaunchCapital Small Business, which offers a blend of equity and debt financing for businesses with linear growth expectations and local or regional reach.

Jason Gray

Vice President of Portfolio Operations

Bill McCullen

Director, Boston

256 past transactions

6K

Series E in 2024
6K is a company that specializes in advanced microwave plasma technology, focusing on the development of engineered materials for diverse industries such as additive manufacturing, renewable energy, aerospace, and consumer electronics. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in North Andover, Massachusetts, 6K utilizes its proprietary Unimelt systems to produce high-purity materials rapidly, significantly reducing production time from days to seconds while cutting energy consumption by two-thirds and eliminating wastewater. The company's innovative approach allows for the creation of premium powders and battery cathode materials tailored to specific industry needs, emphasizing sustainability throughout its processes. By leveraging sustainable input streams and precise manufacturing techniques, 6K aims to minimize waste and enhance the quality and performance of the materials it produces, thereby advancing various sectors in the materials engineering landscape.

Cyvl.ai

Venture Round in 2024
Cyvl.ai is a technology company focused on enhancing the management of physical infrastructure assets for civil engineers and government entities. Utilizing advanced 3D mapping technology and proprietary machine learning algorithms, Cyvl.ai provides a web-based software platform that enables users to efficiently gather and analyze data on various infrastructure elements such as roads, sidewalks, signs, and trees. Their vehicle-mounted mapping sensors streamline the process of infrastructure inspections, ultimately saving time and improving safety. The platform's capability for direct integration with other asset management tools further facilitates effective data utilization, making it a valuable resource for managing infrastructure assets more effectively and affordably.

Flyby Robotics

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Flyby Robotics is a developer of American-made autonomous drones designed to facilitate machine learning capabilities at the edge. The company focuses on eliminating critical Chinese electronic components from its products, ensuring a secure operating environment. Its platform streamlines the processing of machine learning applications on drones, enhancing the operational experience for users. This technology enables drone operators to execute complex autonomous missions across various sectors, including delivery, critical infrastructure, renewable energy, and public safety.

Logiwa

Series B in 2022
Logiwa is a cloud-based software company specializing in warehouse and inventory management solutions tailored for retail, e-commerce, and third-party logistics (3PL) businesses. Founded in 2016 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Logiwa offers an integrated fulfillment platform designed to streamline operations for high-volume direct-to-consumer brands and wholesalers. The platform addresses common challenges faced by traditional warehouse management systems by facilitating quick integration with various online stores and marketplaces, allowing businesses to manage their digital warehouses efficiently. Logiwa's software enhances supply chain management by synchronizing inventory and orders, improving shipment visibility, and optimizing workforce productivity across multiple sales channels. Its clientele includes major players like Amazon, eBay, Shopify, and UPS, reflecting its significant presence in the e-commerce and logistics sectors.

Cyvl.ai

Venture Round in 2022
Cyvl.ai is a technology company focused on enhancing the management of physical infrastructure assets for civil engineers and government entities. Utilizing advanced 3D mapping technology and proprietary machine learning algorithms, Cyvl.ai provides a web-based software platform that enables users to efficiently gather and analyze data on various infrastructure elements such as roads, sidewalks, signs, and trees. Their vehicle-mounted mapping sensors streamline the process of infrastructure inspections, ultimately saving time and improving safety. The platform's capability for direct integration with other asset management tools further facilitates effective data utilization, making it a valuable resource for managing infrastructure assets more effectively and affordably.

Qeepsake

Seed Round in 2022
Qeepsake, Inc. operates an online platform that allows parents to create memory journals for their children. Founded in 2015 and based in Newtonville, Massachusetts, the company offers a mobile application that enables families to capture and save significant moments through text-message baby books. Users receive text prompts, encouraging them to respond with memories or photos, which are then compiled into a private journal for their child. This service has gained popularity, with over 300,000 families in the United States and Canada utilizing the platform to collect and preserve their cherished memories, ultimately creating a personalized heirloom for future generations.

Logiwa

Series B in 2022
Logiwa is a cloud-based software company specializing in warehouse and inventory management solutions tailored for retail, e-commerce, and third-party logistics (3PL) businesses. Founded in 2016 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Logiwa offers an integrated fulfillment platform designed to streamline operations for high-volume direct-to-consumer brands and wholesalers. The platform addresses common challenges faced by traditional warehouse management systems by facilitating quick integration with various online stores and marketplaces, allowing businesses to manage their digital warehouses efficiently. Logiwa's software enhances supply chain management by synchronizing inventory and orders, improving shipment visibility, and optimizing workforce productivity across multiple sales channels. Its clientele includes major players like Amazon, eBay, Shopify, and UPS, reflecting its significant presence in the e-commerce and logistics sectors.

Benchmark Space Systems

Convertible Note in 2022
Benchmark Space Systems, Inc. is a company that specializes in the research, design, and manufacture of propulsion products tailored for the small satellite market. Founded in 2014 and based in South Burlington, Vermont, with an additional office in Burlington, the company provides integrated spacecraft propulsion systems, mobility subsystems, and orbit transfer products. Its offerings are essential for various satellite operations, including orbit insertion, deorbit, collision avoidance, and momentum management. Benchmark Space Systems is focused on delivering low-cost propulsion solutions that utilize a non-toxic, inert chemical, enhancing safety in transport and storage. The company's proprietary resistor jet micro propulsion system combines thruster, propellant storage, and control hardware into a compact package, making it an attractive option for businesses, scientists, and universities looking to utilize small satellites. With the small satellite market projected to grow significantly, Benchmark Space Systems is positioned to play a key role in this sector's development.

Wyebot

Venture Round in 2022
Wyebot, Inc. offers a wireless intelligence and automation platform that leverages artificial intelligence to optimize and analyze wireless networks. Founded in 2016 and based in Marlborough, Massachusetts, the company addresses real-time network issues by automatically identifying problems and providing actionable solutions, thereby reducing the time required for problem resolution and minimizing WiFi-related support tickets. Wyebot’s platform is designed to enhance business continuity by eliminating intermittent WiFi performance issues and is applicable across various sectors, including corporate enterprises, educational institutions, managed service providers, healthcare, and entertainment venues. By utilizing machine learning, IoT, and advanced networking technologies, Wyebot empowers businesses to manage their wireless ecosystems effectively.

Luxury Travel Hackers

Equity Crowdfunding in 2021
Luxury Travel Hackers operates a travel booking platform that aims to redefine luxury travel while taking cultural nuances into account. The company utilizes travel content and influencers to create a marketplace that enables travelers to book vacations directly through social media, offering a "One Click Away" solution from inspiration to booking. Their platform provides comprehensive services, including securing restaurant reservations, coordinating suitable accommodations, planning team-building or incentive trips, and facilitating corporate hosting. By doing so, Luxury Travel Hackers makes luxury travel experiences more accessible and affordable for a new generation of travelers.

Datasembly

Venture Round in 2021
Datasembly, Inc. specializes in transforming web data into structured information, focusing primarily on grocery and retail pricing. Founded in 2014 and based in Washington, D.C., the company aims to collect comprehensive pricing data for every product sold in stores daily. By aggregating millions of pricing records from various retailers and online platforms, Datasembly provides valuable insights for consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies, retailers, and analytics firms. Its technology employs natural language processing and machine learning to convert complex data into organized reports that facilitate informed business decisions. The insights generated from this data support market research, economic indicators, and consumer applications, thereby enabling clients to navigate the volatile retail landscape effectively.

REsurety

Series B in 2021
REsurety, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in risk management for the clean energy sector, focusing primarily on wind power projects. Founded in 2012, REsurety acts as a risk transfer intermediary, helping project owners improve profitability by transferring volumetric risks to aggregators. The company offers specialized data and analytics services to assess, quantify, and optimize the value of wind volume hedging. Its technology facilitates the risk transfer process, enabling wind project developers, owners, sponsors, and risk underwriters to manage financial uncertainties associated with renewable energy investments. By leveraging physical science, big data, and financial engineering, REsurety assists clients in comprehensively understanding and mitigating the risks related to buying and selling energy derived from renewable sources.

6K

Series C in 2021
6K is a company that specializes in advanced microwave plasma technology, focusing on the development of engineered materials for diverse industries such as additive manufacturing, renewable energy, aerospace, and consumer electronics. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in North Andover, Massachusetts, 6K utilizes its proprietary Unimelt systems to produce high-purity materials rapidly, significantly reducing production time from days to seconds while cutting energy consumption by two-thirds and eliminating wastewater. The company's innovative approach allows for the creation of premium powders and battery cathode materials tailored to specific industry needs, emphasizing sustainability throughout its processes. By leveraging sustainable input streams and precise manufacturing techniques, 6K aims to minimize waste and enhance the quality and performance of the materials it produces, thereby advancing various sectors in the materials engineering landscape.

Involve.ai

Series A in 2021
Involve is a customer intelligence platform that uses artificial intelligence to help businesses accelerate growth from existing data. It organizes all customer data and interactions in a single dashboard to quickly predict customer health, stop customers from leaving, and expand them to increase revenue.

Faraday

Series A in 2021
Faraday, Inc. is a technology company that operates an analytics platform, primarily serving the banking and payments, energy, and education sectors. Established in 2012 and based in Middlebury, Vermont, the company offers four key solutions: Audiences for visual data exploration, Campaigns for data-driven multichannel outreach, Models for predicting key business outcomes, and Teams for permission-based data collaboration. Faraday's platform enables clients to gain insights, optimize marketing campaigns, and make data-driven decisions to improve business outcomes.

Mendel.ai

Series A in 2021
Mendel is a clinical AI platform for life sciences and healthcare organizations that deciphers health data with clinician-like logic. It indexes structured and unstructured data and replaces the complexity of querying with the simplicity of chatting.

Logiwa

Series A in 2021
Logiwa is a cloud-based software company specializing in warehouse and inventory management solutions tailored for retail, e-commerce, and third-party logistics (3PL) businesses. Founded in 2016 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Logiwa offers an integrated fulfillment platform designed to streamline operations for high-volume direct-to-consumer brands and wholesalers. The platform addresses common challenges faced by traditional warehouse management systems by facilitating quick integration with various online stores and marketplaces, allowing businesses to manage their digital warehouses efficiently. Logiwa's software enhances supply chain management by synchronizing inventory and orders, improving shipment visibility, and optimizing workforce productivity across multiple sales channels. Its clientele includes major players like Amazon, eBay, Shopify, and UPS, reflecting its significant presence in the e-commerce and logistics sectors.

Breezeway

Series A in 2020
Breezeway Homes, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in developing intelligent property maintenance and home management software. Founded in 2015, Breezeway offers a comprehensive platform that facilitates the coordination, communication, and verification of property care tasks. Its software is designed to enhance operational efficiency for various sectors, including vacation rentals, residential rentals, corporate housing, hotels, and cleaning services. The platform enables property managers and owners to automate tasks, conduct inspections, monitor property readiness, and communicate seamlessly with both internal staff and external service partners. By leveraging advanced technology for task management and scheduling, Breezeway helps businesses maintain their properties effectively while improving client satisfaction.

Sea Machines Robotics

Series B in 2020
Sea Machines Robotics, Inc. is an autonomous technology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializing in the development and manufacturing of autonomous control and navigation systems for the commercial marine and boating industries. Founded in 2014, the company creates advanced control systems designed to improve operational safety and efficiency for various marine applications. Its product lineup includes the SM300, which allows for remote command of vessels; the SM200, facilitating integrated control for collaborative operations; and the SM400, an AI-powered situational awareness system tailored for container ships. Additionally, the company offers the RC NXT, a remote command system for existing and new marine vessels, and the DP-NXT, which enables traditional vessels to operate with minimal or no crew onboard. Sea Machines Robotics also provides solutions for unmanned applications, including bathymetric survey vessels and subsea asset inspections, focusing on sectors such as shipping, offshore energy, and maritime logistics.

KnowIt Events

Seed Round in 2019
KnowIt Events is an organization based in North Wales, Pennsylvania, focused on uniting the intellectual property ecosystem. Established in 2019 by Cheryl Slipski, the company specializes in event management services that facilitate collaboration among creators and protectors of intellectual property. By organizing impactful events, KnowIt Events fosters discussions on critical issues within the intellectual property space, aiming to advance innovation through its community of change-makers. The organization provides a platform for attendees to address current challenges and shape the future of intellectual enterprises.

Revel

Series A in 2019
Revel is a company focused on promoting electric vehicle (EV) adoption in urban environments through its all-electric rideshare service and a network of fast-charging stations. The company operates a fleet of easily recognizable blue, all-electric vehicles that provide a cleaner and safer rideshare experience. Revel emphasizes affordability, safety, and cleanliness, featuring vetted drivers and regularly detailed cars. Users can conveniently request rides via the Revel app, available on both iOS and Android platforms. Additionally, Revel offers shared electric mopeds, allowing customers to easily locate and book a ride through the mobile application, which also facilitates access to charging stations for immediate energy replenishment.

6K

Series B in 2019
6K is a company that specializes in advanced microwave plasma technology, focusing on the development of engineered materials for diverse industries such as additive manufacturing, renewable energy, aerospace, and consumer electronics. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in North Andover, Massachusetts, 6K utilizes its proprietary Unimelt systems to produce high-purity materials rapidly, significantly reducing production time from days to seconds while cutting energy consumption by two-thirds and eliminating wastewater. The company's innovative approach allows for the creation of premium powders and battery cathode materials tailored to specific industry needs, emphasizing sustainability throughout its processes. By leveraging sustainable input streams and precise manufacturing techniques, 6K aims to minimize waste and enhance the quality and performance of the materials it produces, thereby advancing various sectors in the materials engineering landscape.

Amastan Technologies

Series B in 2019
Amastan Technologies LLC specializes in the development, commercialization and implementation of plasma technologies for the production and processing of nanomaterials. Amastan proudly relies on its highly educated scientists and engineers who combine industry and academic experience in a variety of fields such as plasma physics and plasma chemistry, industrial processes, material sciences, and engineering.

PeopleGrove

Series A in 2019
PeopleGrove Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2014. It develops an educational platform that supports the entire student lifecycle in higher education institutions, serving over 650 institutions globally. The platform enhances engagement from prospective students to alumni by providing access to mentorship, career support services, and college navigation. It aims to improve student career readiness and confidence through personalized assistance powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning. PeopleGrove's comprehensive solutions facilitate admissions and enrollment, student services, and alumni engagement, while also promoting experiential and project-based learning through industry partnerships. The company's mission is to ensure that every learner can access the necessary networks and resources to succeed, aiding them in navigating their academic and professional journeys effectively.

Benchmark Space Systems

Seed Round in 2018
Benchmark Space Systems, Inc. is a company that specializes in the research, design, and manufacture of propulsion products tailored for the small satellite market. Founded in 2014 and based in South Burlington, Vermont, with an additional office in Burlington, the company provides integrated spacecraft propulsion systems, mobility subsystems, and orbit transfer products. Its offerings are essential for various satellite operations, including orbit insertion, deorbit, collision avoidance, and momentum management. Benchmark Space Systems is focused on delivering low-cost propulsion solutions that utilize a non-toxic, inert chemical, enhancing safety in transport and storage. The company's proprietary resistor jet micro propulsion system combines thruster, propellant storage, and control hardware into a compact package, making it an attractive option for businesses, scientists, and universities looking to utilize small satellites. With the small satellite market projected to grow significantly, Benchmark Space Systems is positioned to play a key role in this sector's development.

Future Family

Series A in 2018
Future Family, Inc. is a subscription-based fertility company founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It provides comprehensive healthcare solutions for individuals and couples navigating fertility challenges, offering plans that cover all associated costs. The company's services include personalized fertility planning, clinic matching, and a dedicated nurse concierge, ensuring 24/7 access to a care team. Future Family specializes in on-demand medical support for procedures such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) and egg freezing, and it features a digital health platform for managing fertility care. By combining financial assistance with expert guidance, Future Family aims to deliver a stress-free fertility experience for its clients.

YourMechanic

Series B in 2018
YourMechanic, Inc. is an online platform that connects vehicle owners with local mechanics for convenient car repair and maintenance services at home or the office. Founded in 2011 and based in Mountain View, California, the company enables users to request quotes, book services, and access automotive advice. Its mechanics offer a wide range of services, including oil changes, brake pad replacements, battery and alternator replacements, and various diagnostic and repair tasks. YourMechanic aims to make car repair more affordable and transparent, allowing customers to manage their service history and maintenance schedules while providing flexibility for mechanics in choosing their work.

Yumble

Series A in 2018
Yumble is a weekly subscription that delivers healthy, delicious and fully cooked meals specifically designed for kids. The company aims to make mealtime stress-free for parents and super fun for kids. Currently, they offer plenty of options for dinner, lunch, breakfast, and snacks. Founded in 2016, the company is headquartered in New York, New York, United States.

Logiwa

Venture Round in 2018
Logiwa is a cloud-based software company specializing in warehouse and inventory management solutions tailored for retail, e-commerce, and third-party logistics (3PL) businesses. Founded in 2016 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Logiwa offers an integrated fulfillment platform designed to streamline operations for high-volume direct-to-consumer brands and wholesalers. The platform addresses common challenges faced by traditional warehouse management systems by facilitating quick integration with various online stores and marketplaces, allowing businesses to manage their digital warehouses efficiently. Logiwa's software enhances supply chain management by synchronizing inventory and orders, improving shipment visibility, and optimizing workforce productivity across multiple sales channels. Its clientele includes major players like Amazon, eBay, Shopify, and UPS, reflecting its significant presence in the e-commerce and logistics sectors.

Worklete

Series A in 2018
Worklete is the habit and skill-building application for today’s frontline workforce. Based on 40 years of training and safety experience with frontline teams, the Worklete platform uses data to engineer out the human coach. Worklete provides users an always-on mobile coach for a personalized learning experience to build lasting habits and reduce the risk of injury. The company has helped their clients such as Penske Logistics, Hub Group Trucking, Sierra Nevada Brewing, and Nestle Waters reduce upwards of 50% of annual injuries, saving tens of millions of dollars in injury-related costs and inefficiencies while helping hard-working folks on the frontline stay employed and return home healthy. Worklete is headquartered in San Francisco and has secured $8M in funding from Trinity Ventures, Launch Capital, RiverPark Ventures, and Kapor Capital. To learn more, visit http://worklete.com/.

Involve.ai

Seed Round in 2018
Involve is a customer intelligence platform that uses artificial intelligence to help businesses accelerate growth from existing data. It organizes all customer data and interactions in a single dashboard to quickly predict customer health, stop customers from leaving, and expand them to increase revenue.

Toka

Seed Round in 2018
Toka Group, founded in 2018 and based in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, specializes in developing intelligence gathering technologies aimed at enhancing homeland security. The company focuses on creating tailored ecosystems of cyber capabilities and software products for governmental, law enforcement, and security agencies. Toka's technologies provide software-based platforms that facilitate intelligence gathering, enabling agencies to make informed decisions swiftly and accurately. By strengthening cyber defenses, Toka assists its clients in combating terrorism and cybercrime effectively.

Modumate

Seed Round in 2018
Modumate, Inc. specializes in developing a 3D modeling software platform tailored for professionals in architecture, engineering, and construction. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, the company focuses on enhancing architects' workflows through the automation of drafting processes. Its software enables users to design in three dimensions, auto-generate two-dimensional drawing sets, and efficiently manage building information modeling (BIM). By streamlining the creation, annotation, and updating of permit and construction drawings, Modumate significantly increases productivity and enhances the quality of architectural designs. The platform also allows for the customization of building exteriors and interiors and facilitates the tagging and scheduling of display data from design objects. Overall, Modumate aims to modernize architectural practices and improve client service by saving time and optimizing design processes.

Inbox Health

Seed Round in 2018
Inbox Health Corp. is a digital healthcare company based in New Haven, Connecticut, founded in 2014. It specializes in developing a patient communication platform aimed at medical billers in the United States. The Inbox Health platform automates the patient communication process through bi-directional correspondence and utilizes proprietary algorithms, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. This enables patients to better understand their medical bills and access various payment options. By analyzing a wide range of data points across its customer base, the platform allows billers to personalize the billing, payment, and communication experiences for each patient, ultimately enhancing patient collections and overall satisfaction. The company's mission is to reduce administrative waste in healthcare by streamlining the billing and payment experience for patients.

InvolveSoft

Venture Round in 2018
Involve.ai specializes in consolidating customer data and interactions into a comprehensive dashboard, enabling businesses to efficiently assess customer health and retention. By leveraging this centralized data, companies can proactively address potential churn and explore opportunities for revenue expansion through existing customers. Involve.ai aims to enhance customer engagement and improve overall business performance by providing actionable insights derived from organized customer information.

Carpe

Seed Round in 2018
Carpe specializes in the production of an over-the-counter antiperspirant lotion designed specifically for hands and feet. The product is dermatologist-recommended, clinically proven, and formulated to effectively reduce sweat without causing irritation. Carpe's lotion is characterized as non-greasy and leaves no residue, making it user-friendly. Additionally, the formulation includes natural eucalyptus oil, which enhances the application experience by providing a smooth feel. This innovative solution addresses the common issue of excessive sweating in a safe and effective manner, catering to individuals seeking relief from sweaty hands and feet.

ClearGov

Venture Round in 2018
ClearGov Inc. is a financial transparency and budgeting platform dedicated to local governments and their residents, primarily serving communities in California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Maynard, Massachusetts, ClearGov develops a Software-as-a-Service platform that transforms complex financial statements into interactive infographics. Its offerings include modules for financial forecasting, peer-to-peer financial benchmarking, collaborative budgeting, and enhanced public accountability. The platform is designed to streamline the budget process by automating workflows, increasing collaboration, and centralizing data, making it accessible and effective for local governments of all sizes. ClearGov's solutions empower municipalities to compare their spending with similar communities, fostering better decision-making and transparency. The company has gained recognition in the GovTech sector and has been acknowledged for its innovative culture and workplace environment.

Citruslabs

Seed Round in 2018
Citruslabs specializes in streamlining clinical trials, supporting research organizations of all sizes. Its platform facilitates patient recruitment and retention by offering a network of health applications that engage users with educational content on physical exercises, nutrition, games, and clinical trial information. This data is then shared with healthcare clients, helping them identify and connect with qualified trial candidates.

BioRez

Series C in 2018
Biorez, Inc. is a medical device company specializing in the development of bioresorbable scaffold implants aimed at regenerating functional tissue in vivo. Founded in 2008 and based in New Haven, Connecticut, Biorez offers innovative products such as an off-the-shelf implant for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, which eliminates the need for harvesting donor tissue and serves as a superior alternative to cadaver-based materials. The company's technology utilizes a degradable polymer, specifically PLLA, to create implants that stabilize surgical repairs and facilitate the body's natural tissue regeneration, thereby enhancing musculoskeletal outcomes. Among its product lineup is the L-C Ligament® and the biorez GRAFT™, an FDA-cleared device designed for soft tissue augmentation of the rotator cuff. By leveraging this technology, Biorez aims to accelerate patient recovery and improve surgical outcomes in orthopedic procedures.

Zagster

Series C in 2018
Zagster Inc. specializes in designing, building, and operating bike-sharing programs for various entities, including universities, corporate campuses, hotels, and residential communities across North America. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company provides a comprehensive bike-sharing solution that encompasses system design, installation, sharing technology, maintenance, and rider support services. Zagster's mobile application allows users to unlock, ride, and return bikes conveniently, enhancing accessibility to biking as a form of transportation. The company also offers services for shared scooters and electric bikes, catering to communities of all sizes and aiming to promote biking as a preferred mode of transport.

Love Stories TV

Seed Round in 2018
Love Stories TV is an online platform that serves as a video-powered marketplace for wedding planning. The company connects engaged couples with a wide array of ideas, products, and services essential for organizing their weddings. It features a collection of professionally produced wedding films that cater to diverse budgets, aesthetics, sexual orientations, cultures, religions, and countries. This inclusive approach fosters a unique visual community, enabling couples and wedding professionals to engage and collaborate effectively. By bridging the gap between couples and wedding businesses, Love Stories TV aims to streamline the wedding planning process while providing a rich source of inspiration and resources.

MarketMuse

Seed Round in 2018
MarketMuse, Inc. develops an artificial intelligence-driven content intelligence and strategy platform that assists users in researching, planning, creating, and optimizing content. The platform offers comprehensive workflows that cover the entire content life cycle, making it valuable for SEOs, content strategists, editors, and marketers. By analyzing extensive web data, MarketMuse's solution helps generate articles designed to enhance search traffic and user engagement. Founded in 2013 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company was previously known as Informite Inc.

Elsen

Seed Round in 2017
Elsen Inc. is a financial technology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2013. It specializes in providing a cloud-based high-performance computing platform designed for financial applications. The company's platform-as-a-service solution enables large financial institutions to efficiently manage, access, and utilize vast quantities of data. By leveraging an accelerated computing engine and graphical processing unit-based algorithms, Elsen helps businesses optimize their data, resources, and vendor relationships. This allows financial firms to make informed decisions more quickly and achieve improved insights and return on investment.

6K

Series B in 2017
6K is a company that specializes in advanced microwave plasma technology, focusing on the development of engineered materials for diverse industries such as additive manufacturing, renewable energy, aerospace, and consumer electronics. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in North Andover, Massachusetts, 6K utilizes its proprietary Unimelt systems to produce high-purity materials rapidly, significantly reducing production time from days to seconds while cutting energy consumption by two-thirds and eliminating wastewater. The company's innovative approach allows for the creation of premium powders and battery cathode materials tailored to specific industry needs, emphasizing sustainability throughout its processes. By leveraging sustainable input streams and precise manufacturing techniques, 6K aims to minimize waste and enhance the quality and performance of the materials it produces, thereby advancing various sectors in the materials engineering landscape.

Amastan Technologies

Series B in 2017
Amastan Technologies LLC specializes in the development, commercialization and implementation of plasma technologies for the production and processing of nanomaterials. Amastan proudly relies on its highly educated scientists and engineers who combine industry and academic experience in a variety of fields such as plasma physics and plasma chemistry, industrial processes, material sciences, and engineering.

Lumicell

Series C in 2017
Lumicell, Inc. specializes in developing image-guided cancer surgery solutions aimed at enhancing surgical outcomes for patients with various types of cancer, including breast cancer and sarcoma. The company has created an intraoperative imaging system that utilizes a handheld device in conjunction with a cancer-specific optical contrast agent. This system provides real-time visual feedback on the presence of residual cancer cells within the tumor bed, allowing surgeons to effectively remove any remaining cancerous tissue during the procedure. By illuminating cancer cells, Lumicell's technology aims to minimize the need for repeat surgeries due to positive margins and local recurrence, thereby improving patient outcomes. The company is also exploring applications of its technology in other cancers, such as colorectal cancer and pancreatic cancer. Founded in 2008 and based in Wellesley, Massachusetts, Lumicell continues to advance its clinical investigations to validate the effectiveness and safety of its innovative surgical solutions.

ViralGains

Series B in 2017
ViralGains, Inc. is a video marketing platform that assists advertising agencies and brands in effectively reaching their target audiences. Founded in 2012 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company specializes in distributing and marketing viral video content to enhance consumer engagement. Its platform integrates video into various online destinations, including blogs, social games, and social news, utilizing influencers to amplify reach. Additionally, ViralGains leverages zero-party data through interactive ads and surveys, enabling brands to discover and nurture both new and returning customers. By measuring consumer interactions with video content, the platform allows marketers to connect with audiences through relevant brand stories in preferred contexts.

Minibar Delivery

Seed Round in 2017
Minibar Delivery is a marketplace that specializes in the on-demand delivery of wine, spirits, beer, and mixers. The company connects consumers with local liquor stores, vineyards, and bartenders, allowing customers to access a wide selection of premium alcoholic beverages. With operations in over 30 cities, including major markets like New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Washington D.C., Miami, and Dallas, Minibar Delivery offers a convenient shopping experience that enhances traditional alcohol procurement. By facilitating quick and easy access to a diverse range of products, Minibar Delivery meets the growing demand for efficient and personalized service in the beverage industry.

BentoBox

Series A in 2017
BentoBox CMS Inc. is a New York-based company that has developed a mobile operations platform aimed at enhancing the efficiency of restaurants. Founded in 2013, BentoBox provides tools to automate various tasks, including menu updates, social media management, event promotion, and gift card sales. Its platform also features functionalities such as search engine optimization, newsletter sign-up, and one-click reservations, all designed to facilitate direct interactions between restaurants and their customers. By enabling restaurants to manage their online presence and revenue streams more effectively, BentoBox disrupts traditional third-party services, allowing dining establishments to prioritize their relationship with guests and drive higher profit margins through their own websites.

Karmic Labs

Series B in 2017
Karmic Labs, Inc. is a company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in providing smart payment cards designed to streamline funding distribution workflows. Founded in 2014, Karmic offers corporate cards and modern applications that assist users in managing expenses effectively. The company's integrated payment and expense management solutions cater to both small and large financial institutions, as well as various expense management clients. By focusing on ease of enrollment, payment processing, and real-time mobile experiences, Karmic enables businesses to save time and money while maintaining control over their financial operations.

Joany

Series A in 2017
JOANY Inc., operating as JOANY Health Insurance Services, is an online insurance brokerage based in Los Angeles, California. Established in 2016 and rebranded from Impact Health in 2017, JOANY provides a range of services designed to streamline the process of buying and managing health insurance. The company utilizes machine learning and a comprehensive database to analyze individual consumer needs, helping clients select suitable insurance plans efficiently. In addition to insurance brokerage, JOANY offers services such as doctor matching, billing counsel, and healthcare navigation, positioning itself as a healthcare concierge to simplify the complexities of health insurance throughout the year.

PeopleGrove

Seed Round in 2017
PeopleGrove Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2014. It develops an educational platform that supports the entire student lifecycle in higher education institutions, serving over 650 institutions globally. The platform enhances engagement from prospective students to alumni by providing access to mentorship, career support services, and college navigation. It aims to improve student career readiness and confidence through personalized assistance powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning. PeopleGrove's comprehensive solutions facilitate admissions and enrollment, student services, and alumni engagement, while also promoting experiential and project-based learning through industry partnerships. The company's mission is to ensure that every learner can access the necessary networks and resources to succeed, aiding them in navigating their academic and professional journeys effectively.

Repsly

Seed Round in 2017
Repsly, Inc. specializes in mobile software solutions designed to enhance field activity management for organizations with field representatives. Founded in 2010 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, Repsly's platform enables teams to efficiently perform various functions, such as taking replenishment orders, merchandising, and conducting inspections. The software serves industries including pharmaceuticals, healthcare, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), and merchandising services, providing tools for field sales, marketing, and lead management. The mobile app allows retail execution specialists to collect real-time data and insights, while the manager's dashboard helps identify opportunities at retail locations. Repsly centralizes sales and field activity data, linking in-store actions to their impact on sales, and supports over 1,000 field teams across more than 80 countries in optimizing their performance.

Mendel.ai

Seed Round in 2017
Mendel is a clinical AI platform for life sciences and healthcare organizations that deciphers health data with clinician-like logic. It indexes structured and unstructured data and replaces the complexity of querying with the simplicity of chatting.

HLTH

Venture Round in 2017
HLTH, LLC, established in 2016 and based in New York, specializes in organizing large-scale events focused on healthcare industry innovation. It facilitates collaboration and dialogue among key stakeholders, including providers, payers, employers, disruptive startups, investors, and government representatives. By bringing together diverse perspectives, HLTH aims to drive substantial cost reductions and quality improvements in the healthcare sector.

NeuroLex Laboratories

Seed Round in 2017
NeuroLex Laboratories, Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Newnan, Georgia, specializes in early diagnostics through speech analysis. The company focuses on detecting various health conditions, particularly in the field of psychiatry, including bipolar disorder, depression, psychosis, anxiety, and substance abuse. By analyzing speech and text samples, NeuroLex aims to identify these conditions before full-blown symptoms manifest, thereby improving health outcomes and reducing overall healthcare costs. In August 2020, NeuroLex Laboratories became a subsidiary of Sonde Health, furthering its mission to enhance early detection and intervention in mental health care.

Duo AI

Seed Round in 2017
Duo AI is a software development company that develops advanced AI systems for homes.

Bunker

Series A in 2017
Bunker is a prominent provider of insurance compliance and verification solutions. The company has developed a digital business insurance platform that enhances contract-related insurance experiences for enterprises, suppliers, and independent contractors. By offering a comprehensive marketplace for contract-related insurance, Bunker identifies small business insurance buyers and delivers tailored policies precisely when needed. The platform integrates Smart Certificate of Insurance (COI) screening and compliance verification, streamlining the insurance process for its users. Through its innovative approach, Bunker aims to improve the overall insurance experience, particularly in the context of contingent staffing models.

Fitivity

Seed Round in 2017
Fitivity Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a wide range of training applications focused on fitness and sports. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Fitivity offers a collection of over 400 applications that cater to various activities, including basketball, yoga, soccer, martial arts, and physical therapy. These applications are designed to assist users in achieving their fitness and sports training objectives through structured progression and tailored workouts.

Shine

Seed Round in 2017
Shine is a developer of a self-care communication application designed to make well-being accessible. Their application is a messaging bot that gives out life advice and positive reinforcements including actionable tips based on confidence, daily happiness, mental health, productivity, and self-care audio challenges to grow on the go through sms texts on a daily basis, enabling people with anxiety and depression to get career and life advice to take proper care of themselves.

Jovo

Convertible Note in 2017
Jovo is a development framework that facilitates the creation of cross-platform voice applications, including those for Alexa and Google Assistant. This open-source framework supports developers in building multimodal applications, allowing them to integrate voice with other user interfaces effectively. Jovo provides essential resources, including tutorials and documentation, to assist clients in the voice application development process, enhancing their ability to create interactive and functional voice experiences.

Sea Machines Robotics

Seed Round in 2017
Sea Machines Robotics, Inc. is an autonomous technology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializing in the development and manufacturing of autonomous control and navigation systems for the commercial marine and boating industries. Founded in 2014, the company creates advanced control systems designed to improve operational safety and efficiency for various marine applications. Its product lineup includes the SM300, which allows for remote command of vessels; the SM200, facilitating integrated control for collaborative operations; and the SM400, an AI-powered situational awareness system tailored for container ships. Additionally, the company offers the RC NXT, a remote command system for existing and new marine vessels, and the DP-NXT, which enables traditional vessels to operate with minimal or no crew onboard. Sea Machines Robotics also provides solutions for unmanned applications, including bathymetric survey vessels and subsea asset inspections, focusing on sectors such as shipping, offshore energy, and maritime logistics.

Freight Farms

Venture Round in 2017
Freight Farms, Inc. specializes in manufacturing innovative crop production units constructed from up-cycled shipping containers. Its flagship product, the Leafy Green Machine, is a pre-assembled hydroponic farm capable of producing commercial-scale yields of various crops, including herbs like mint and basil, as well as different types of lettuce and hearty greens such as kale and cabbage. Founded in 2010 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, Freight Farms aims to provide access to fresh and affordable food in regions where traditional farming is not feasible due to climate constraints. The company's technology promotes local food economies and sustainable food systems by enabling high-yield crop production regardless of environmental conditions. It serves a diverse clientele, including business owners, soil farmers, schools, municipalities, and non-profits across the United States, Canada, and Europe.

Joany

Seed Round in 2017
JOANY Inc., operating as JOANY Health Insurance Services, is an online insurance brokerage based in Los Angeles, California. Established in 2016 and rebranded from Impact Health in 2017, JOANY provides a range of services designed to streamline the process of buying and managing health insurance. The company utilizes machine learning and a comprehensive database to analyze individual consumer needs, helping clients select suitable insurance plans efficiently. In addition to insurance brokerage, JOANY offers services such as doctor matching, billing counsel, and healthcare navigation, positioning itself as a healthcare concierge to simplify the complexities of health insurance throughout the year.

Worklete

Venture Round in 2017
Worklete is the habit and skill-building application for today’s frontline workforce. Based on 40 years of training and safety experience with frontline teams, the Worklete platform uses data to engineer out the human coach. Worklete provides users an always-on mobile coach for a personalized learning experience to build lasting habits and reduce the risk of injury. The company has helped their clients such as Penske Logistics, Hub Group Trucking, Sierra Nevada Brewing, and Nestle Waters reduce upwards of 50% of annual injuries, saving tens of millions of dollars in injury-related costs and inefficiencies while helping hard-working folks on the frontline stay employed and return home healthy. Worklete is headquartered in San Francisco and has secured $8M in funding from Trinity Ventures, Launch Capital, RiverPark Ventures, and Kapor Capital. To learn more, visit http://worklete.com/.

Inbox Health

Seed Round in 2017
Inbox Health Corp. is a digital healthcare company based in New Haven, Connecticut, founded in 2014. It specializes in developing a patient communication platform aimed at medical billers in the United States. The Inbox Health platform automates the patient communication process through bi-directional correspondence and utilizes proprietary algorithms, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. This enables patients to better understand their medical bills and access various payment options. By analyzing a wide range of data points across its customer base, the platform allows billers to personalize the billing, payment, and communication experiences for each patient, ultimately enhancing patient collections and overall satisfaction. The company's mission is to reduce administrative waste in healthcare by streamlining the billing and payment experience for patients.

Pollen

Seed Round in 2017
Pollen is a developer of an advertising platform aimed at assisting small and medium-sized online retailers in acquiring new customers through targeted advertising. The platform utilizes consumers' browsing, buying, and abandonment behavior to serve highly relevant ads across Facebook and Display networks. By leveraging actual browsing data, Pollen enables retailers to engage effectively with potential customers interested in their specific products, ultimately enhancing customer acquisition and boosting revenue.

ReThink Medical

Series A in 2017
ReThink Medical, Inc. is a medical device and digital health company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in the development of a wrist-worn monitoring device. Founded in 2010 and now a subsidiary of Terumo Corporation, ReThink Medical focuses on predicting and preventing heart failure hospitalizations through continuous physiological monitoring and advanced machine learning algorithms. Its flagship product, CorBand™, is designed to detect and notify users of worsening heart conditions weeks in advance, even before noticeable symptoms emerge. This proactive approach emphasizes compliance, simplicity, and accuracy, aiming to improve quality of life for patients while significantly reducing healthcare costs. The device monitors key indicators such as heartbeat rate and fluid status, enabling timely intervention and management of heart-related disorders.

Breezeway

Seed Round in 2016
Breezeway Homes, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in developing intelligent property maintenance and home management software. Founded in 2015, Breezeway offers a comprehensive platform that facilitates the coordination, communication, and verification of property care tasks. Its software is designed to enhance operational efficiency for various sectors, including vacation rentals, residential rentals, corporate housing, hotels, and cleaning services. The platform enables property managers and owners to automate tasks, conduct inspections, monitor property readiness, and communicate seamlessly with both internal staff and external service partners. By leveraging advanced technology for task management and scheduling, Breezeway helps businesses maintain their properties effectively while improving client satisfaction.

SquareFoot

Venture Round in 2016
SquareFoot is a commercial real estate listing platform designed to assist companies in finding suitable office spaces. It focuses on providing a seamless and user-friendly experience throughout the leasing process, from initial search to lease negotiation and contract signing. By combining proprietary technology with a knowledgeable brokerage team, SquareFoot modernizes the traditionally cumbersome leasing process. The company emphasizes flexibility in lease options and prioritizes transparency, catering specifically to the needs of growing businesses that seek the right office environment. Its responsive team works diligently to connect prospective tenants with landlords and other service providers, ensuring that clients can easily navigate the real estate market.

Spoiler Alert

Seed Round in 2016
Spoiler Alert is a Boston-based software company that specializes in helping perishable consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands manage excess and slow-moving inventory. The company focuses on the manufacturing and distribution levels, providing a B2B sales platform that streamlines the liquidation processes for food and beverage brands. This platform facilitates transactions across a private network of discount retailers and nonprofit organizations, with the aims of maximizing value recovery and enhancing customer relationships. By digitizing traditionally manual sales processes, Spoiler Alert improves the efficiency of sales and supply chain managers. Founded by MIT alumni, the company collaborates with major brands such as Campbell's, Danone, and Kraft Heinz, while also supporting a growing network of discount channels dedicated to increasing food access and minimizing waste.

Joany

Seed Round in 2016
JOANY Inc., operating as JOANY Health Insurance Services, is an online insurance brokerage based in Los Angeles, California. Established in 2016 and rebranded from Impact Health in 2017, JOANY provides a range of services designed to streamline the process of buying and managing health insurance. The company utilizes machine learning and a comprehensive database to analyze individual consumer needs, helping clients select suitable insurance plans efficiently. In addition to insurance brokerage, JOANY offers services such as doctor matching, billing counsel, and healthcare navigation, positioning itself as a healthcare concierge to simplify the complexities of health insurance throughout the year.

Wivity

Convertible Note in 2016
Wivity Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in the manufacture of sockets and modems that facilitate connectivity across various networks throughout the product life cycle. In addition to hardware, Wivity offers development boards that integrate sockets and modems into devices and provide expansion slots for Wi-Fi devices to enhance cellular connectivity. The company also focuses on governance frameworks and SaaS infrastructure tailored for Web3 collaborations, serving as the backbone for initiatives such as the cybersecurity certification program by SunSpec Alliance and the governance framework for OMA3. By combining best practices from consortiums with decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) mechanics, Wivity supports industries in implementing and managing decentralized infrastructure effectively.

Promoboxx

Series A in 2016
Promoboxx Inc. operates a brand-to-retailer marketing platform that facilitates collaboration between brands and their independent retailers through customized online campaigns. Established in 2009 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the platform allows brands to select participating retailers, validate their information, and schedule engagement actions such as sharing reminders. Retail partners can customize the national marketing content to better suit their local stores. Promoboxx supports brands in driving traffic to their campaigns while providing retailers with tools and analytics to track engagement levels, campaign views, social shares, and lead counts. With over 85 prominent brands, including The North Face and New Balance, the platform has successfully delivered more than 3 million campaigns across 27,000 retailers, enhancing brand-compliant digital marketing and improving business outcomes.

Oshen

Convertible Note in 2016
Oshen Inc. operates a messaging platform designed for business-to-customer communication, enabling organizations to engage with their customers through SMS texting. Founded in 2014 and based in Westwood, Massachusetts, Oshen combines SMS texting servers with a user-friendly interface that allows businesses to manage contacts, schedule appointments, accept payments, and send updates. Its communication dashboard offers a range of messaging features, facilitating efficient interactions across various industries while prioritizing user privacy. Oshen provides multiple subscription plans, including starter, premium, and enterprise options, catering to organizations of different sizes looking to enhance their customer engagement through text messaging.

sourceeasy

Seed Round in 2016
Sourceeasy is building a global framework to power apparel manufacturing and distribution. That framework consists of: - digitizing styles and its components to a mix-and-match array. - powering volume to create predictable vendor and factory behavior. - building a SaaS platform to automate manufacturing and distribution of apparel. The Sourceeasy platform indexes every style of clothing we make the first time and puts it on "Speed Dial" to vendors, turning garment production into a simple mouse click. We turn small batch, quick turn manufacturing into a predictable, repeatable, scalable process for Brands and Retailers in the $300B Fast Fashion Industry. Sourceasy was launched by Pranay Srinivasan, and Chirag Chamoli, in March 2013 and is operated from San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, Shanghai, Hyderabad and Ho Chi Minh City.

Worklete

Funding Round in 2016
Worklete is the habit and skill-building application for today’s frontline workforce. Based on 40 years of training and safety experience with frontline teams, the Worklete platform uses data to engineer out the human coach. Worklete provides users an always-on mobile coach for a personalized learning experience to build lasting habits and reduce the risk of injury. The company has helped their clients such as Penske Logistics, Hub Group Trucking, Sierra Nevada Brewing, and Nestle Waters reduce upwards of 50% of annual injuries, saving tens of millions of dollars in injury-related costs and inefficiencies while helping hard-working folks on the frontline stay employed and return home healthy. Worklete is headquartered in San Francisco and has secured $8M in funding from Trinity Ventures, Launch Capital, RiverPark Ventures, and Kapor Capital. To learn more, visit http://worklete.com/.

Airfox

Seed Round in 2016
Airfox is a financial technology company focused on enhancing financial inclusion for underbanked populations in emerging economies. With a presence in Boston and São Paulo, Airfox seeks to establish a new financial services model that democratizes access to capital through a mobile-first solution. The company connects mobile airtime sponsors with prepaid mobile subscribers, allowing users to earn AirTokens that can be converted into mobile airtime. By leveraging this innovative approach, Airfox aims to provide essential financial services and improve mobile access for underserved communities.

Aizon

Convertible Note in 2016
Aizon, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a Software-as-a-Service platform aimed at optimizing manufacturing processes within the biotech and pharmaceutical industries. The platform utilizes advanced analytics and artificial intelligence to enhance operations across the supply chain, from research and development to patient dispensing. Aizon's offerings include batch process optimization, anomaly detection, and root cause analysis, all designed to ensure compliance with stringent regulatory standards. By integrating various sources of structured and unstructured data, the platform provides actionable insights that enhance operational intelligence and improve overall manufacturing efficiency. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Aizon also maintains an office in Barcelona, Spain.

iQuartic

Venture Round in 2016
iQuartic, Inc. develops cloud-based platforms aimed at enhancing data management within the healthcare industry. The company's technology facilitates electronic health record (EHR) and claims auditing, quality benchmarking, population health management, and risk profiling. Key offerings include the iQ EHR Network, which integrates disparate electronic medical record (EMR) systems; iQ EHR Auditing, which employs advanced analytics to identify inconsistencies in EHR and claims data; and iQ ACO Software, designed for accountable care organizations to gain insights into patient networks. Additional products include the EHR Data Auditor, which models patient behavior to identify under-reported cases, and the Diabetes Management Scorecard for assessing diabetes management across various EMRs. iQuartic also provides tools for chronic disease management, predicting hospital readmissions, and profiling clinicians. Established in 2012, the company operates from Boston, Massachusetts.

Bunker

Seed Round in 2016
Bunker is a prominent provider of insurance compliance and verification solutions. The company has developed a digital business insurance platform that enhances contract-related insurance experiences for enterprises, suppliers, and independent contractors. By offering a comprehensive marketplace for contract-related insurance, Bunker identifies small business insurance buyers and delivers tailored policies precisely when needed. The platform integrates Smart Certificate of Insurance (COI) screening and compliance verification, streamlining the insurance process for its users. Through its innovative approach, Bunker aims to improve the overall insurance experience, particularly in the context of contingent staffing models.

Pilotly

Seed Round in 2016
Pilotly, Inc. is a consumer insight research platform based in Oakland, California, that facilitates meaningful engagement between content creators and their audiences. Founded in 2013, the company provides a multi-platform video portal, APIs, and interactive engagement tools that allow users to watch TV shows and films prior to their public release, offering feedback to creators and networks. Pilotly enables media publishers to conduct digital focus groups at scale, with precise audience segmentation and real-time data collection displayed on an online dashboard. This approach helps content creators make informed business decisions based on viewer preferences, reducing the financial risk associated with video production and distribution. By continuously updating reports with actionable insights and fostering viewer engagement over time, Pilotly aims to build a comprehensive big data pipeline for the media entertainment industry.

Wivity

Convertible Note in 2016
Wivity Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in the manufacture of sockets and modems that facilitate connectivity across various networks throughout the product life cycle. In addition to hardware, Wivity offers development boards that integrate sockets and modems into devices and provide expansion slots for Wi-Fi devices to enhance cellular connectivity. The company also focuses on governance frameworks and SaaS infrastructure tailored for Web3 collaborations, serving as the backbone for initiatives such as the cybersecurity certification program by SunSpec Alliance and the governance framework for OMA3. By combining best practices from consortiums with decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) mechanics, Wivity supports industries in implementing and managing decentralized infrastructure effectively.

Vyv

Seed Round in 2016
Vyv, formerly known as Vital Vio, Inc., specializes in the design and manufacture of antimicrobial lighting systems under the VioSafe brand. The company produces a range of products, including under cabinet lights, T8 replacement bulbs, and various types of LED luminaires, all engineered to combat infectious pathogens. These innovative lighting solutions are employed in diverse commercial environments such as hospitals, laboratories, food storage facilities, gyms, and schools, among others. Vyv's technology leverages visible light to disrupt the cell membranes of harmful bacteria and viruses, providing a continuous method for infection control. Established in 2012 and based in Troy, New York, the company serves a broad clientele, including notable institutions like Duke University and UCLA Health, and also explores licensing opportunities for consumer and residential applications.

Joany

Seed Round in 2016
JOANY Inc., operating as JOANY Health Insurance Services, is an online insurance brokerage based in Los Angeles, California. Established in 2016 and rebranded from Impact Health in 2017, JOANY provides a range of services designed to streamline the process of buying and managing health insurance. The company utilizes machine learning and a comprehensive database to analyze individual consumer needs, helping clients select suitable insurance plans efficiently. In addition to insurance brokerage, JOANY offers services such as doctor matching, billing counsel, and healthcare navigation, positioning itself as a healthcare concierge to simplify the complexities of health insurance throughout the year.

Compology

Series A in 2016
Compology Inc. specializes in providing innovative technology solutions for the waste management industry. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, California, the company offers WasteOS, a cloud-based Software-as-a-Service platform that integrates ultra-durable sensors to monitor the fullness of waste containers. This system allows waste management companies to optimize their collection routes and enhance operational efficiency by focusing on areas that generate more waste. Compology's services also include automated rightsizing, contamination recognition, and haul management, aimed at improving the overall performance and sustainability of waste services. The company serves a diverse clientele, including haulers, waste generators, and municipalities across the United States, helping them achieve more effective and environmentally responsible waste management practices.

Block Six Analytics

Seed Round in 2016
Block Six Analytics LLC is a technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, that specializes in providing analytics-driven solutions for sports sponsorship management. Established in 2010, the company offers a suite of web-based applications designed to help sports organizations optimize their sponsorship, media, ticketing, and event activities. Its flagship product, the Partnership Scoreboard, utilizes proprietary valuation models to quantify sponsorship value and identify engagement opportunities for corporate partners. The platform includes various tools such as a partnership analytics dashboard, an eCommerce portal, and a marketplace that connects teams with brands and agencies. By delivering insights into the effectiveness of sponsorship investments, Block Six Analytics enables clients to enhance their return on investment across multiple advertising channels within the sports industry.

Tenacity

Seed Round in 2016
Tenacity provides innovative employee engagement tools aimed at enhancing the workplace experience within contact centers. By addressing fundamental issues that hinder employee well-being, Tenacity employs automated social engineering techniques to foster meaningful connections among agents. The platform reduces stress and promotes a positive work atmosphere, contributing to higher retention rates and improved performance among customer service employees. Ultimately, Tenacity focuses on creating healthier corporate environments that not only boost productivity but also enrich the overall employee experience.

Talla

Venture Round in 2016
Talla, Inc., founded in 2015 and based in Brookline, Massachusetts, specializes in developing an AI and automation platform aimed at enhancing customer support services. The company offers a comprehensive IT Service Management (ITSM) solution that automates support workflows, allowing users to efficiently access accurate answers to inquiries while simultaneously boosting customer satisfaction and support team productivity. Talla's platform is designed to manage and prioritize requests, automate responses to frequently asked questions, and provide proactive employee education, all within chat applications. Unlike its competitors, Talla's technology improves over time through machine learning and seamlessly integrates with various tools essential for support teams.

ViralGains

Series A in 2016
ViralGains, Inc. is a video marketing platform that assists advertising agencies and brands in effectively reaching their target audiences. Founded in 2012 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company specializes in distributing and marketing viral video content to enhance consumer engagement. Its platform integrates video into various online destinations, including blogs, social games, and social news, utilizing influencers to amplify reach. Additionally, ViralGains leverages zero-party data through interactive ads and surveys, enabling brands to discover and nurture both new and returning customers. By measuring consumer interactions with video content, the platform allows marketers to connect with audiences through relevant brand stories in preferred contexts.

SemiProbe

Seed Round in 2015
SemiProbe, Inc. specializes in designing and manufacturing probing, inspection, and test solutions tailored for the semiconductor industry. The company offers a range of systems, including manual, semiautomatic, and fully automatic options, capable of handling substrates from individual die to over 450 mm wafers. Additionally, it provides specialty probers for unique testing requirements, along with software solutions such as PILOT control software for communication with various test equipment and SPCal for probe system calibration. SemiProbe products cater to diverse applications, including device characterization, failure analysis, and testing in fields like MEMS, nanotechnology, optoelectronics, and photovoltaics. The company serves a global clientele, which includes universities, government research labs, and semiconductor firms, and has established a significant presence with hundreds of installed systems worldwide. Founded in 2005, SemiProbe is based in Winooski, Vermont.

sourceeasy

Seed Round in 2015
Sourceeasy is building a global framework to power apparel manufacturing and distribution. That framework consists of: - digitizing styles and its components to a mix-and-match array. - powering volume to create predictable vendor and factory behavior. - building a SaaS platform to automate manufacturing and distribution of apparel. The Sourceeasy platform indexes every style of clothing we make the first time and puts it on "Speed Dial" to vendors, turning garment production into a simple mouse click. We turn small batch, quick turn manufacturing into a predictable, repeatable, scalable process for Brands and Retailers in the $300B Fast Fashion Industry. Sourceasy was launched by Pranay Srinivasan, and Chirag Chamoli, in March 2013 and is operated from San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, Shanghai, Hyderabad and Ho Chi Minh City.

TearSolutions

Series A in 2015
TearSolutions, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Charlottesville, Virginia, focused on developing innovative therapies for dry eye conditions. Founded in 2013, the company is advancing Lacripep, a synthetic peptide derived from the natural tear protein lacritin, aimed at treating dry eyes, particularly in patients with primary Sjögren's syndrome. Lacripep is designed to preserve the biological activity of natural tear components while promoting healing of the corneal surface and alleviating symptoms without irritation. Currently, the company is conducting phase II human clinical trials to further validate its approach. TearSolutions employs an outsourcing model for its operations, emphasizing efficiency and scalability in the development and production of its therapies.

ClientSuccess

Seed Round in 2015
ClientSuccess, Inc. is a developer of customer success management software tailored for Software-as-a-Service companies globally. Founded in 2014 and based in American Fork, Utah, the company offers a comprehensive suite of tools designed to enhance post-sales customer relationships and improve retention and growth. Key offerings include SuccessScore, which assesses overall customer health, and SuccessCycle, which helps define and manage success throughout the customer lifecycle. The platform also features solutions for subscription management, customer engagement, and analytics, allowing users to track and mitigate risks while identifying expansion opportunities. Additionally, ClientSuccess provides integrations with customer relationship management and support tools, ensuring seamless communication and support for clients. The company's holistic approach aims to foster a culture of customer success by delivering actionable insights and best practices.

Tulip

Seed Round in 2015
Tulip Products Inc. is a manufacturer based in Jersey City, New Jersey, that specializes in oral care products. Incorporated in 2015, the company offers a range of items including toothpaste, mints, and toothbrushes. Tulip aims to redefine oral hygiene by providing innovative products such as flavored toothpaste options, including coconut, ginger, and lavender, which are designed to enhance the overall experience of oral care and address issues like bad breath. Through its consumer platform, Tulip is committed to delivering effective solutions for maintaining oral health.

Shoptalk

Seed Round in 2015
Shoptalk is a leading global conference focused on retail and ecommerce, designed to explore innovations and trends shaping the industry. It brings together a diverse array of participants, including established retailers, direct-to-consumer brands, tech startups, venture capitalists, media, and real estate developers. The event features a comprehensive agenda with renowned speakers and offers various formats such as sessions, roundtables, and networking opportunities. By facilitating connections among industry professionals, Shoptalk enables businesses and individuals to share insights and forge partnerships, ultimately supporting growth and expansion within the retail sector.

Ask.Vet

Seed Round in 2015
Ask.Vet is an online platform that connects pet owners with licensed veterinarians, offering expert advice on a variety of topics related to animal care and well-being. Designed to serve the needs of the two hundred million households with pets worldwide, Ask.Vet allows users to pose questions that are directed to trained veterinarians who provide guidance, education, and referrals to local veterinary services for further diagnosis and treatment. The platform emphasizes a personalized experience, addressing issues ranging from general wellness and nutrition to specific health concerns. Additionally, veterinarians, clinics, and service providers can pay a referral fee to Ask.Vet for qualified leads, enhancing the platform's ecosystem for both pet owners and veterinary professionals.

Helix

Series A in 2015
Helix is a prominent population genomics company that focuses on the convergence of clinical care, research, and genomics. Its comprehensive platform assists health systems, life sciences companies, and payers in advancing genomic research and integrating genomic data into clinical practice. Helix operates one of the world's largest CLIA/CAP-certified next-generation sequencing labs and utilizes its proprietary Exome+ assay to support various aspects of population genomics, including participant recruitment, disease screening, result reporting, and both basic and translational research.

Birds and Fellows by Glam+Go Saloon

Angel Round in 2015
Glam & Go, Inc. specializes in providing convenient hair styling services for women, offering a range of styles including braids, buns, waves, updos, and blowouts, as well as makeup application services. The company operates primarily in fitness centers, hotels, residences, and corporate buildings, ensuring that clients can access high-quality beauty services where and when needed. With locations in New York and Miami, Glam & Go also features a members-only perks program that includes discounts on spa treatments, gym access, and personal training sessions. Customers can easily book appointments online or through the Glam & Go mobile application, enhancing the overall experience by making beauty services accessible and efficient.
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