Chatsight specializes in providing managed AI moderation solutions tailored for social platforms, creators, and online communities. The company offers integrations through APIs and Bots, facilitating effective management of user interactions. With a focus on enhancing content moderation, Chatsight has successfully moderated over 4 million comments, demonstrating its capabilities in safeguarding communities from malicious content and phishing. The platform is designed to streamline content organization and access management, allowing teams to operate efficiently while maintaining contextual relevance. By augmenting existing features, Chatsight empowers content creators to scale their communities safely and effectively.
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Operator of a payment platform intended to save venues money on licensing fees and pays creators of the music in those venues. The company's platform helps songwriters sign up and are added to playlists that they deliver to bars, restaurants, and music venues across the country, helps singers to play their songs in businesses around the country, and money is paid directly to songwriters, enabling music venues to manage inefficient and expensive blanket licenses and in turn, tracks and pays songwriters.
WOMBO is a developer of a mobile application that enables users to create artistic interpretations of themselves using selfies. The application leverages artificial intelligence to generate lip-synced videos from photos, allowing for unique and creative self-expression. By combining advanced technology with user-friendly design, WOMBO offers an innovative platform for content creation, catering to individuals seeking to explore their artistic side.
Yourefolio Incorporated specializes in developing software tailored for estate and legacy planning. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, the company's platform facilitates a comprehensive planning process by providing users with access to essential documents and information. It enables communication between clients, beneficiaries, family members, trustees, and professionals involved in the planning process. The software includes features such as algorithms that identify deficiencies, automatic notifications, and a link to a Social Security master database. By streamlining administrative support and data entry, Yourefolio's platform aims to make the estate planning experience more manageable for clients and their advisors, including financial planners, estate planning attorneys, and insurance professionals.
NewCell's call interruption technology places targeted audio impressions, accompanied with a call to action model, at peak attention points within phone calls. Revenue sharing with subscribers and carriers creates a "win-win-win" model for everyone involved. NewCell is a portfolio company at Bizdom.
GiveNext LLC is an online platform that facilitates the management of charitable contributions for both donors and nonprofit organizations. Founded in 2012 and located in Shaker Heights, Ohio, the platform allows nonprofits to allocate fewer resources to fundraising efforts, enabling them to focus more on their core missions. Donors benefit from the convenience of managing all their charitable giving in one centralized location, streamlining the donation process and enhancing engagement with the causes they support.
Handelabra Games was formed in the summer of 2013 as a reorganization of the mobile software company Handelabra Studio. As Handelabra Studio we discovered our game development passion and acumen while creating Uncle Slam, our first video game. Upon project completion, we quickly reorganized our company and shifted course to pursue games full time. Handelabra Games unites our software development strengths, game building skills, and lifelong love of digital and tabletop game play. We create user friendly, authentic, expertly crafted digital versions of tabletop games that maintain the spirit of the game and leverage the enthusiasm of the loyal gaming community!
Kudoala, LLC is a social network based in Shaker Heights, Ohio, that promotes positive interactions among users by allowing them to share moments of achievement, admiration, and appreciation. Incorporated in 2013, Kudoala aims to inspire positive change by enabling individuals to recognize and praise the good deeds of others. This platform serves as a modern alternative to traditional expressions of gratitude, functioning as the thank you note of the 21st century, and fosters a culture of positivity and encouragement within its community.
ExpenseBot Inc. is a developer of an expense management platform that simplifies the process of creating, approving, and reimbursing expense reports for businesses. Founded in 2013 and based in Shaker Heights, Ohio, the company utilizes artificial intelligence to automate expense reporting by integrating data from various sources, including calendar applications, email, credit card transactions, and GPS information. This technology not only streamlines the completion of expense reports but also analyzes expense data to identify reimbursable items, generating reports when specific thresholds are met. ExpenseBot aims to enhance operational efficiency for organizations by making expense management more straightforward and effective.
Norin.TV is an online platform that enables users to learn English through popular American television shows and movies. By leveraging data and scientific methods, the platform offers a unique approach to language acquisition, making the learning process engaging and effective. The service is designed to cater to individuals seeking to improve their English skills in a practical and enjoyable manner.
DidLog Inc. operates an online platform that simplifies progress tracking for teams in the United States. Founded in 2013 and based in Shaker Heights, Ohio, DidLog enables users to automatically document and share their daily accomplishments without the need for extensive manual updates or lengthy meetings. By connecting to existing cloud-based services, DidLog compiles a timeline of completed tasks, allowing team members to view updates effortlessly. This functionality eliminates the hassle of traditional tracking methods, such as emails or sticky notes, and ensures that teams remain informed about each other's contributions. Users can customize visibility settings for individual team members and access source documents related to tracked tasks, fostering transparency and collaboration.
AfterYes specializes in wedding planning services that simplify the process for brides and grooms while assisting vendors in securing more bookings. The company offers a range of personalized services tailored to various wedding themes and locations, covering all aspects of wedding production from inception to completion. This includes options for full and partial planning, as well as coordination on the wedding day itself. By managing the logistics and details, AfterYes allows couples to focus on enjoying their special day without the stress of arrangements.
Box Score Games, LLC is a company based in Chicago, Illinois, that specializes in developing mobile applications for sports fans. Founded in 2013, it offers an online gaming platform that allows users to engage in real-time games while watching live sporting events. The platform enables players to socially compete against friends and other fans, enhancing their overall sports viewing experience. Additionally, Box Score Games provides opportunities for participants to win prizes during these interactive games, thereby fostering deeper connections among fans and facilitating the collection of valuable customer data.
Vendalize, Inc. is a company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, founded in 2013. It focuses on enhancing local search through a mobile application that enables users to discover and document various aspects of their city. By leveraging crowdsourced local metadata, Vendalize connects consumers and businesses in a more detailed and engaging manner, allowing for richer interactions and insights into local offerings.
Dollop operates a mobile application that allows users to send redeemable gifts to friends using emojis. The application provides a selection of gift options, which recipients can redeem at participating locations nearby. Dollop's innovative mobile payment backend simplifies the sign-on process for merchants, making it easier for users to give gifts conveniently. By combining the joy of gifting with an accessible platform, Dollop enhances the experience of sharing treats among friends.
Widdle LLC, based in Cleveland, Ohio, develops a mobile application that consolidates social media feeds, allowing users to focus on meaningful content while filtering out distractions. Originally known as The Nest App LLC, the company rebranded to Widdle in January 2013. Its platform enables users to effortlessly manage their social networks by bringing together liked content, followed accounts, and friends into a single interface. With a simple swipe, users can eliminate unwanted posts and highlight what truly matters, enhancing their digital interactions and overall social media experience.
HooftyMatch LLC is an online marketplace based in Shaker Heights, Ohio, that specializes in the buying and selling of locally produced meats. Founded by Jonathan Yale and Phillip Williams, the platform connects consumers and businesses with a network of local farmers and distribution partners. Recognizing the challenges in sourcing high-quality meat directly from farms, the founders aimed to streamline the process, allowing users to access a wider variety of products without the logistical difficulties typically involved. HooftyMatch emphasizes sustainability and supports local agriculture while providing customers with healthier and more flavorful meat options. The company's mission is to enhance the accessibility of quality meats, promoting a direct link between producers and consumers.
iOTOS, Inc
Seed Round in 2012
iOTOS is a platform that allows any internet-capable device to communicate with its API, servers and to become a “thing” within the online operating system. This platform results in consumers’ ability to begin coordinating intelligent behaviors between multiple “things” regardless of their individual manufacturer. When people leave their house, their garage door should be down, their lights should be off and their thermostat should be turned down. iOTOS makes all of that possible, and users don’t even have to think about it.
Winners Circle Gaming (WCG) is an exclusive online community dedicated to providing opportunities for video gamers to monetize the time they spend playing their favorite video games. Through the WCG platform, members can find, schedule and play competitive video games to earn revenue, sponsorships and endorsements.
FitVia is a mobile scheduling application for people that are interested in finding partners for exercise routines. The app allows users to post and view exercise schedules. FitVia users can create a schedule of different exercise activities and open that schedule to all of their friends and social networks. When the users create a schedule, it will automatically post that schedule to Facebook, as well as their app profile where their network of friends can see and click to join a workout. This will give each user a unique opportunity to instantly create a support and accountability network in a non-threatening environment.
Sliced Apples
Seed Round in 2012
Sliced Apples is a blogging platform that empowers businesses and brands.
Duel is an app that turns the experiences people have with music into a hot new game. Duel allows players a unique way to have fun answering trivia, while also finding new music, learning more about people/places and earning free stuff- like music downloads. For artists and brands, Duel is a platform to reward audiences through shared musical interests and deeper real-world experiences. Part music-discovery, part location and all game, Duel combines relevancy with competition and reward to encourage rich new experiences and continual engagement.
ConceptDrop, Inc. operates an online marketplace that connects businesses with a community of professional graphic designers and offers design on-demand services. The platform caters to various design needs, including PowerPoint presentations, infographics, flyers, logos, and social media images, while also providing copywriting services. By utilizing artificial intelligence, ConceptDrop helps enterprises efficiently find freelancers and build internal creative teams. This approach allows designers to earn income, collaborate with corporations, and enhance their portfolios. Originally founded as Quick2LAUNCH LLC in 2012, the company rebranded to ConceptDrop, Inc. in January 2015 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Tagora is a platform designed for selling secondary goods online. It offers a comprehensive toolset that enables users to list and sell secondhand items across various online marketplaces. By streamlining the process of selling used goods, Tagora facilitates easier access for individuals and businesses looking to engage in the resale market.
SoMoLend Holdings LLC operates a web-based platform that connects lenders and borrowers for financial solutions in the United States, primarily targeting small businesses and startups. Founded in 2011 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, SoMoLend allows businesses to secure loans from a variety of sources, including banks, corporations, and local community members. The platform promotes peer-to-peer lending, enabling borrowers to raise funds from friends, family, and local investors. It serves as a transparent portal where lenders can assess potential borrowers in their communities, fostering local investment and support. The company's mission is to assist small businesses that struggle to obtain traditional funding, ultimately helping entrepreneurs grow and contributing to job creation and community development. SoMoLend's innovative approach to lending emphasizes the importance of community engagement and collaboration in financing local enterprises.
LifeServe Innovations, LLC is a medical device company based in Cleveland, Ohio, founded in 2008. The company specializes in the development of medical devices and surgical techniques aimed at minimally invasive procedures for critically ill patients. It has created percutaneous tracheostomy introducer dilators that facilitate the placement of tracheotomy tubes using a modified Seldinger technique. In addition to its core product offerings, LifeServe Innovations provides project management solutions for early-stage development and translational research programs. The company also offers engineering services focused on prototype design, manufacturing, and assembly of innovative medical products. Through its research and development efforts, LifeServe Innovations is committed to advancing minimally invasive surgical devices and technologies tailored for advanced surgery and critical care settings.
Railroad Empire is a great new free on-line Strategy Train Game in which you build a railroad by buying stations in cities, connect the cities with routes, buy trains to run on your routes and research new technology for your railroad. Enlist the aid of your friends to get discounts on purchasing your stations. We are adding new features all the time and love to hear feedback and suggestions from our players.
Osteoplastics
Seed Round in 2012
Osteoplastics technology and Intellectual Property (‘I.P.’) is focused on producing pre-formed restorative polymeric implants that provide neurosurgeons the ability to utilize implants that custom fit every patient. Rather than entering the operating room with pre-fabricated implants, Osteoplastics technology enables doctors to utilize custom “one-off” implants that are based upon the needs of each patient.
Intelligent Mobile Support, Inc. develops a mobile cloud-computing platform aimed at enhancing the productivity and profitability of field sales and service teams, primarily within the HVAC industry. The company offers several key products, including Sales Builder Pro, which automates the point-of-sale experience for clients, and Axon, an app that provides mobile access to parts information and technical content. Additionally, HVAC Proposal Builder Pro allows contractors to create professional proposals, facilitating immediate customer sign-on. Intelligent Mobile Support also provides custom solutions tailored to the needs of HVAC industry partners, such as OEMs, distributors, and contractors, as well as other home service providers, including plumbing and electrical services. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Solon, Ohio, the company focuses on delivering innovative technology solutions that empower sales representatives and technicians in the field.
AMI-Advanced Medical Innovations was incorporated in 1995, In California, USA. The company tag line "WE LISTEN" is descriptive of what we do . We listen to our customers, while soliciting problems in the health care setting. Our creative Engineering and Marketing staff will work with the practitioners to develop the most effective, least costly and ergonomic solutions to these problems.
TenantMagic is a software company that offers web-based tools for residential landlords and property managers, helping them manage the rental process efficiently. Founded in 2010 in Cleveland, Ohio, by Wayne Rothman and Jay Apple, the company provides solutions for acquiring prospects, processing rental applications, and preparing leases. Its platform includes features for conducting background screenings and ensures compliance with relevant laws, making it easier for users to navigate the complexities of tenant management. TenantMagic's approach also includes a rent-based pre-approval program that enhances customer service for applicants, addressing their inquiries and concerns effectively. The company operates from its headquarters in Shaker Heights, Ohio.
RingRang LLC is a technology services firm based in Bath, Ohio, that specializes in customer contact management and online lead generation software. Founded in 2009, the company provides businesses with tools to facilitate direct communication with customers through various platforms, including websites, mobile applications, and tablets. RingRang's services enable one-on-one interactions via emails, text messages, and cloud storage, allowing businesses to respond promptly to consumer needs. In an increasingly digital marketplace, RingRang recognizes the importance of providing clear communication channels, as consumers prefer direct contact when making significant purchasing decisions. By streamlining the communication process, RingRang aims to enhance customer relationships and improve the overall efficiency of businesses in managing customer inquiries.
Babl Media provides Web design and visual brand identity services for social media marketing purposes. It also develops mobile apps. The company was founded in 2011 is based in Cleveland, Ohio.
freshbag is a wellness nutrition turnkey solution that supports corporate wellness programs by making it easy and convenient to live - and eat! - healthier.
Clerts LLC was formed in 2011 as a private company to develop Clerts.com, providing immediate alerts and notification of items listed on auction sites. Clerts focuses on providing an easy to use interface, sending instant alerts and notifications, and responding to customer needs. Clerts! is an online platform providing free, custom searches, alerts, and instant notifications for specific products on auction sites, such as eBay. Clerts allows users to create unlimited alerts for any search keywords and price. Users select how to be notified, by email or text message, and the frequency of these alerts. Clerts gives users a chance to purchase items at a low price before others know of the listing. By sending an alert when an item is posted, Clerts gives you a chance to purchase Buy It Now items at a great price before anyone else will know of the listing. Or you can just use Clerts for notifications of when an item you are searching for is listed in your price range. To provide free instant alerts and notifications based on the customers' search requirements.
FounderSync.com LLC operates FounderSync, an online platform designed to connect aspiring entrepreneurs with potential co-founders based on complementary skills, needs, and ideas. Founded in 2011 and based in Shaker Heights, Ohio, FounderSync serves as a networking hub where users can find co-founders, vendors, investors, and advisors to help advance their startup initiatives. The platform allows members to enhance their visibility within the entrepreneurial community and facilitates the search for suitable collaborators through an extensive database of profiles. By combining elements of professional networking with a matchmaking approach, FounderSync aims to support individuals in transforming their business ideas into reality.
CinaMaker is creating a standardized workflow and process by which video content creators can produce their movies in a collaborative environment in the cloud. The company offers users the ability to do all their pre- and post- production online. Additionally, users can sell and share their content in almost any form they wish including short clips or the final project. Users will have the ability to create their own website to feature and brand their content in an easy-to-use interface. At CinaMaker, we are creating a collaborative platform where users can share, learn and create motion pictures with one another- impacting all stakeholders from individuals in organizations to students and teachers. We focus on creating a more interactive work-flow amongst both collaborators and individuals, as well as providing a means of communication between students and teachers. We provide turnkey solutions for medium to large businesses and organizations that require a more personalized and secure tool. We promise to increase users’ work-flow efficiency as well as provide secure data storage and protection.
Good Greens makes healthful bars and powders that offer the highest value in nutrition and taste. Good Greens is founded on the belief that good food must provide health, joy, and energy. From children to seniors, we want to supply every body with the vitamins, probiotics and antioxidants that it needs. In a world where there never seems to be enough time to eat healthy, Good Greens is here to remedy the fast food situation. We offer you real whole food, natural and organic bars that taste delicious and give you the energy you need to take on the day. Company founder Keith Pabley got the inspiration for Good Greens when he was working with a wellness physician on improving his practice. He saw the difference that superfoods could make in health and well being − the only problem was that most green superfoods tasted awful.
Care-n-Share is a company that provides an online platform designed for family caregiving and community sharing services. It enables health care providers to establish privately branded social and wellness support communities tailored for their residents and clients. This service is part of BestHomeHealthCare.com, which specializes in web-based solutions for the extended care and home care industries. By facilitating these communities, Care-n-Share aims to enhance the support network available to individuals in care settings, fostering connections and promoting overall well-being.
SoupQubes
Seed Round in 2011
SoupQubes provides a better way to store and eat your left over soup or chili. Simply pour your soup or chili into the non-spill cubes, place it in the freezer, and pop out a serving-size portion when you’re ready to eat. The flexible non-stick material, sloped design, and 8 and 12-oz. markings allow you to easily store and eat the perfect portion.
GroundBooth Software, Inc. is a company dedicated to enhancing the academic experience of law school students through its closed-universe social network and innovative note-taking software. Established in 2006 and headquartered in Shaker Heights, Ohio, GroundBooth enables students to create and save interactive course outlines in the cloud. Users can take notes, record case briefs, insert statutes, and attach files, all of which contribute to a comprehensive outline that is accessible on any internet-connected device. This platform fosters collaboration among peers by allowing members to connect with friends, study groups, professors, and classmates, thereby maximizing their potential during their legal education.
Cell-A-Spot, LLC develops mobile advertising platform and applications. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Shaker Heights, Ohio. Cell-A-Spot is a mobile ad platform which couples one-to-one interactive targeting for advertisers with a revenue model for mobile providers.
Dimple Dough is the world’s most advanced cloud-based prepaid, gift, and credit and debit card management and innovation platform. The DimpleDough platform enables retailers and banks to implement innovative and efficient card programs. The platform is integrated with leading processing, printing and fulfillment, and ecommerce partners and DimpleDough Solutions enable clients to easily integrate creative features and platforms including customization, ecommerce, smartphones, corporate cards, eGifts, and social media. Many of the world's top merchants and banks use DimpleDough.