LAUNCH

LAUNCH is a California-based organization that supports entrepreneurs and fosters innovation within the technology sector. Established in 2010, it encompasses multiple initiatives, including the LAUNCH Fund, which focuses on early-stage investments in technology-related companies. Additionally, LAUNCH operates an incubator designed to nurture startup development. Its flagship event, the LAUNCH Festival, attracts over 12,000 participants, including venture capitalists, angel investors, founders, and industry professionals, serving as a premier platform for startups to showcase their innovations. The organization also produces the podcast "This Week in Startups," which discusses trends and insights in the startup ecosystem. Through its various endeavors, LAUNCH aims to empower founders and promote the growth of emerging companies.

Jason Calacanis

Founder and CEO

Molly Wood

Managing Director and Co-Host of TWiST

Past deals in Pre-Seed Round

Amplium

Pre Seed Round in 2025
Amplium is a technology company specializing in an immersive video platform for Apple's Vision Pro. It enables filmmakers to upload and share 180° 3D videos in ultra-high 16K resolution, providing viewers with an unprecedented, immersive experience. The platform, founded by Hibiki Sato and Asahi Kobori, offers real-time color grading and an intuitive interface for customizing player settings. Amplium has secured pre-seed funding from investors such as The LAUNCH Fund and DG Incubation.

OpenTab

Pre Seed Round in 2025
OpenTab is a Columbus-based fintech startup transforming the bar and restaurant experience by eliminating the physical act of paying a tab. Through seamless integrations with leading point-of-sale systems, OpenTab enables guests to open, view, and close their tabs directly from their phone—creating a frictionless, country club style experience. By digitizing tab management, OpenTab empowers hospitality venues to reduce wait times, increase turnover, and deliver a better guest experience without changing existing workflows. OpenTab’s unique model also incentivizes restaurants to drive user adoption, creating a powerful flywheel of growth.

Redii

Pre Seed Round in 2025
Redii operates a retirement savings platform tailored for international employees. It streamlines retirement benefits for multinational companies by offering seamless payroll integrations, ensuring global compliance, and managing contributions end-to-end. This enables businesses to provide secure and accessible retirement savings options for their global workforce.

Dephrase

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Dephrase is an AI Native SaaS app to enrich data collection and speed up qualification.

Prosperous

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Prosperous AI is a technology company that specializes in streamlining sourcing and procurement processes for businesses. It offers an AI-powered platform that integrates with existing ERP systems, automating tasks such as supplier negotiations, material sourcing, and contract management. By leveraging real-time analytics and demand forecasting, the platform helps companies make data-driven decisions, reduce costs, and improve efficiency in their supply chain. Prosperous AI has gained significant traction in industries like Aerospace, Infrastructure, and Energy, enabling enterprises to optimize their procurement processes and make better-informed supply chain decisions.

Ellis

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Ellis automates inbound, outbound, email, twitter, and linkedin marketing and provides crm tools to startups.

Prosperous

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Prosperous AI is a technology company that specializes in streamlining sourcing and procurement processes for businesses. It offers an AI-powered platform that integrates with existing ERP systems, automating tasks such as supplier negotiations, material sourcing, and contract management. By leveraging real-time analytics and demand forecasting, the platform helps companies make data-driven decisions, reduce costs, and improve efficiency in their supply chain. Prosperous AI has gained significant traction in industries like Aerospace, Infrastructure, and Energy, enabling enterprises to optimize their procurement processes and make better-informed supply chain decisions.

MARVL

Pre Seed Round in 2024
A new way of communicating with your revenue platforms! MARVL brings CRM and sales playbooks to messaging apps!

Umbrella Sports

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Umbrella Sports is focused on capturing motion data and during practice and competition, then delivering actionable insights in real-time to accelerate improvement. Our flagship golf experience, SmartGrip, lets golfers of all skill levels achieve more distance, consistency, power, accuracy, and confidence – instantly.

DataMotto

Pre Seed Round in 2024
DataMotto provides an AI notebook that makes raw data clean and insightful.

PodcastAI

Pre Seed Round in 2024
PodcastAI is a technology company that specializes in AI-driven tools for podcast production. It aims to streamline content creation by automating text-to-audio conversion, making podcasting more efficient and accessible for creators and media companies worldwide. The company's platform transforms podcasters into producers, enabling them to generate entire episodes using artificial intelligence, thereby facilitating swift and effective episode publication.

PodcastAI

Pre Seed Round in 2023
PodcastAI is a technology company that specializes in AI-driven tools for podcast production. It aims to streamline content creation by automating text-to-audio conversion, making podcasting more efficient and accessible for creators and media companies worldwide. The company's platform transforms podcasters into producers, enabling them to generate entire episodes using artificial intelligence, thereby facilitating swift and effective episode publication.

Tolt

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Tolt is a technology company that assists early-stage tech startups in establishing and expanding their partner programs. It offers a comprehensive suite of features, including tracking and automated payouts, to facilitate these programs' growth and success. Notable startups that have utilized Tolt's services include Practice.do, Creately, and LeapAPI. The company is supported by prominent investors such as LAUNCH and Jason Calacanis.

TaxGPT

Pre Seed Round in 2023
TaxGPT is a technology company that specializes in automating tax filing processes using artificial intelligence. It leverages AI and tax data to provide accurate insights and maximize tax deductions for clients. The company offers personal tax and finance-related advisory services, automatically filing taxes and helping clients make informed decisions.

CyberFilm AI

Pre Seed Round in 2023
CyberFilm AI is a technology company that develops AI-powered tools for filmmakers. Their flagship product, Saga, empowers the next generation of creatives to streamline their filmmaking process, enabling them to produce more content, faster, and with limited budgets. The AI tool assists in plot and character development, creating beat sheets and storyboards, thereby helping users bring their stories to life more efficiently.

LeaseMagnets

Pre Seed Round in 2022
LeaseMagnets is a digital leasing assistant focused on enhancing the real estate leasing experience. The company's primary offering is a video-based tool that integrates seamlessly into apartment websites, allowing potential renters to visualize life in their prospective homes. This innovative approach simplifies the leasing process by providing comprehensive property insights and personalized virtual tours. LeaseMagnets aims to improve lead capture and facilitate in-person tours, ultimately helping clients convert website visitors into signed leases. Additionally, the company offers resources for optimizing apartment marketing campaigns, further supporting property managers in their leasing efforts.

Keebs For All

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Keebs For All is a supplier of computer keyboards that sells keycap sets, keyboard cases, switches, screw trays, and accessories.

Argyle

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Argyle is a developer of construction software that enhances collaboration between office and field teams through augmented reality. The company's innovative platform utilizes three-dimensional holograms to align building information modeling (BIM) with physical job sites, allowing users to visualize and interact with project details in real time. This technology includes features such as self-healing model registration and visual alignment verification, which help reduce rework and improve overall project outcomes. Argyle's patented system is designed to maintain accurate registration of the digital model with its real-world counterpart, even in dynamic construction conditions, enabling continuous recalibration and adaptation throughout the project lifecycle.

Valley

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Valley creates a Digital Silicon Valley to assist users in creating, managing, and maximizing their startup communities. Users of Valley can create their startup stories, and the company shares the best ones with its investor network every two weeks via a newsletter that is sent to over 500 VCs and angel investors from companies like Sequoia, Antler, LAUNCH, NFX, and others.

Frenter

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Frenter is a comprehensive platform designed for the rental industry, offering a robust technical infrastructure that enables businesses to make informed decisions and minimize risks. The company provides a suite of tools for fleet management, incorporating telematics, usage data, and equipment health insights. Frenter's software facilitates real-time monitoring of equipment, utilizing cellular and satellite GPS to track assets even in remote locations. With features such as asset management, GPS tracking, fleet analytics, maintenance scheduling, and logistics tracking, Frenter equips rental businesses with the necessary insights to optimize operations and reduce downtime.

Wordcab

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Wordcab is an AI-driven platform that specializes in summarizing meetings and conversations at scale. Its flagship product, Wordcab One (W1), provides a comprehensive "voice stack" for enterprises, allowing implementation teams to select services such as transcription, translation, and PII redaction. W1 facilitates the deployment of robust web servers in any environment and offers internal REST, websocket, or gRPC endpoints for easy access to its services. This solution enables companies to manage their voice infrastructure internally, ensuring that sensitive customer data remains secure while benefiting from cost savings associated with self-hosting. By utilizing deep learning technology, Wordcab's platform generates detailed, natural-language summaries of discussions, helping businesses extract valuable insights from their communication data.

SkillBank

Pre Seed Round in 2022
SkillBank is an on-demand training platform designed for entry-level marketers, aimed at providing opportunities for individuals to pursue their career aspirations regardless of their experience level. The platform offers specialized online marketing education services that include live classes, real-time discussions, and hands-on project work. SkillBank also facilitates career advancement by connecting participants with hiring partners, assisting them in securing job interviews and offer letters. By focusing on industry-specific skills, SkillBank empowers learners to grow, learn, and lead in their chosen marketing fields.

Airpals

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Airpals is a business-to-business platform specializing in workplace logistics and same-day courier services. By employing an agent-driven model, the company automates logistical tasks such as corporate and industrial shipping, allowing operational staff to concentrate on more strategic activities. Airpals provides efficient pickup and drop-off solutions, facilitating seamless parcel coordination for businesses and individual consumers alike. This approach aims to eliminate inefficiencies and enhance productivity by streamlining the shipping process, whether for urgent deliveries within the same day or for scheduled pickups across town.

Bolder Money

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Bolder Money is a financial coaching platform designed to assist individuals in achieving their financial goals and enhancing their engagement with financial services. The platform connects users with personal money coaches who provide personalized support through text communication, helping clients to understand their financial situations and define key objectives. In addition to one-on-one coaching, Bolder Money offers workshops and monthly group coaching calls to address various financial topics, enabling users to overcome emotional obstacles and set actionable financial goals. The company is dedicated to improving clients' financial literacy and overall wellness through a range of services, including personal finance advice and financial planning.

EnrichedHQ

Pre Seed Round in 2022
EnrichedHQ is a marketplace and software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that offers enrichment and life skills programs tailored for school-aged children. The platform provides a variety of online classes and courses designed to align with children's interests while also extending beyond conventional childcare options such as daycare and babysitting services. EnrichedHQ aims to support working families by facilitating the integration of enrichment programs that complement school curricula, regardless of a child's age. By enabling corporate clients to offer access to its marketplace, EnrichedHQ helps companies improve employee retention and attract talent through enhanced family support initiatives.

Angle

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Angle operates a vacation photography platform that connects tourists with local professional photographers to capture memorable trip moments. By offering a straightforward booking process, the platform allows travelers to engage with photographers who are selected for their experience, professionalism, and creativity. This service enables tourists to obtain candid and natural photographs during their travels, ensuring they have high-quality images to cherish for years to come.

ChroniFI

Pre Seed Round in 2021
ChroniFI is a developer of a personal finance management platform designed to simplify financial management for users. The software offers tools to help individuals track their financial health and monitor their progress toward financial independence. By providing accessible explanations of financial concepts, ChroniFI enables users to understand their finances more clearly. Key features of the platform include financial health assessments, status monitoring, progress tracking, and insights into money flow. These capabilities empower customers to make informed decisions about their finances and navigate their financial journey with greater confidence.

Govalo

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Govalo is a software startup founded in 2021 by Kelly Vaughn and Rhian Beutler, specializing in a gifting platform that enhances digital gifting experiences. The company has developed a Shopify app that allows users to create custom gift cards and integrates with various e-commerce platforms. This functionality enables customers to offer gift subscriptions and provides access to a wider array of gifting products, as well as discount coupons for sending gifts to friends and family. Govalo aims to simplify and enrich the digital gifting process for both consumers and retailers.

Freeplay

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Freeplay is a mobile fitness application launched in 2016 and based in Lehi, Utah. It serves as a comprehensive platform for individuals and groups seeking diverse exercise options, including climbing, boxing, yoga, Pilates, and CrossFit. The app allows users to easily coordinate workouts with friends and access various fitness venues through a single subscription. Freeplay has partnered with numerous fitness studios and organizations, such as Quarry, 3B Yoga, Wasatch Combat Sports, and Corepower Yoga, enhancing its offerings and accessibility for users.

Gently

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Gently (fka Wearloom) is the demand layer for secondhand shopping. Secondhand shoppers come to Wearloom to find the best listings from resale sites like Poshmark, Depop, eBay, and more! Wearloom now serves 10,000+ secondhand shoppers everyday.

Boostopia

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Boostopia is a cloud-based software company that provides a modern Workforce Optimization (WFO) solution specifically designed for small and medium-sized business (SMB) customer support managers. Unlike traditional support tools that focus primarily on customer interactions, Boostopia enables managers to understand and enhance the entire support operation. By integrating with popular ticketing and call center solutions such as Zendesk, Freshdesk, Helpscout, and Salesforce Service, Boostopia helps organizations streamline their support processes. The platform offers insights and analytics that allow support teams to improve performance and customer experiences, resulting in significant benefits such as over 30% reductions in overall support volume and increases in agent productivity exceeding 20%. This innovative approach addresses the unique challenges faced by support managers, making it easier for them to lead their teams effectively.

FreeByrd

Pre Seed Round in 2021
FreeByrd is a company that offers an all-in-one business management platform designed to help clients create an online presence for marketing and selling products and services. The platform provides a range of features, including store design and development, customizable themes and templates, e-commerce capabilities, subscription management, digital downloads, and webinar integration. Additionally, it supports learning management systems (LMS), customer relationship management (CRM), membership management, and tools for lead generation and booking. By integrating these diverse functionalities, FreeByrd enables businesses to effectively market their services and enhance their brand communication online.

Space Soft

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Space Soft is a platform for creators, owners, and community builders to engage over audio-first experiences. With Space Soft, users can join audio-only conversations, and interact with interesting people on topics that matter to them.

DaoCloud

Pre Seed Round in 2020
DaoCloud is a place to find wellness information, a supportive community, and wellness practitioners.

Flume

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Flume, Inc. specializes in developing a monitoring device that attaches to existing water meters, enabling real-time transmission of water usage data to users' devices. Founded in 2015 and based in San Luis Obispo, California, the company aims to reduce water waste and enhance home protection by providing homeowners and communities with actionable insights about their water consumption. Users can set up notifications for usage, receive alerts for leaks, and access both historical and current data, including a detailed breakdown of water usage by appliances. Through its innovative technology, Flume empowers users to make informed decisions regarding their water usage.

Cabana

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Cabana operates a fleet of upscale, custom-made mobile hotel rooms designed to provide travelers with flexibility and comfort. Utilizing 2019 Ford Transit vans, the company offers a unique lodging experience that combines luxury amenities with the freedom to travel anywhere. Each mobile hotel room is thoughtfully designed with high-quality features such as a comfortable bed, ample storage, and a bathroom, all tailored for an optimal stay in a compact space. Cabana enhances the travel experience through its technology-enabled app, which allows users to reserve, check in, and check out of their accommodations without the need for in-person interactions. This approach not only offers the convenience of traditional lodging but also embodies the essence of luxury van life, enabling travelers to enjoy a premium experience on the road.

Retreat

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Retreat helps distributed teams to bring them together by planning offsite and retreats. We provide employee surveys, venue sourcing, custom itinerary planning and full event management to help customers to organize the perfect offsite for their team. Retreat will recommend different destinations and accommodations based on the user’s needs, budget, and team culture.

Million Studio

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Million Studio is a developer of content and marketing automation software that focuses on assisting professional athletes in managing their branding strategies. The platform automates a variety of marketing tasks, including social media posts, website management, and email newsletters. By streamlining these processes, Million Studio helps athletes, sports agents, leagues, teams, and brands navigate the complexities of the sports ecosystem. The company aims to empower athletes to effectively manage, market, and monetize their content and data, thereby enhancing their influence and growth within the industry.

Remotehour

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Remotehour is an online video calling platform that facilitates spontaneous and efficient communication among co-workers, addressing the challenges associated with traditional video conferencing tools. Unlike Zoom, which requires prior scheduling, Remotehour allows users to engage in face-to-face discussions without the need for extensive planning, making it ideal for quick conversations. The platform's design promotes an "open-door" policy, enabling real-time communication regardless of location, which is particularly beneficial for remote work environments. Additionally, Remotehour includes a time-out feature to help users stay focused and manage the duration of their interactions effectively. This combination of accessibility and structured engagement makes Remotehour a valuable tool for fostering collaboration in a modern workplace.

Gauge

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Gauge provides an online automotive marketplace intended to simplify the sale of a used vehicle. It enables owners to book an appointment for inspection, prices vehicles based on AI algorithms and uses data to determine which car would give the new owner less trouble.

Angle

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Angle operates a vacation photography platform that connects tourists with local professional photographers to capture memorable trip moments. By offering a straightforward booking process, the platform allows travelers to engage with photographers who are selected for their experience, professionalism, and creativity. This service enables tourists to obtain candid and natural photographs during their travels, ensuring they have high-quality images to cherish for years to come.

ScentBox

Pre Seed Round in 2020
ScentBox, Inc. is an online retailer specializing in the sale of perfumes through a membership model. Established in 2016 and based in Beverly Hills, California, the company offers its members the opportunity to explore and sample a wide selection of over 900 designer fragrances each month. This service allows customers to discover new scents conveniently delivered to their homes, making the experience both affordable and enjoyable.

Atlas

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Core benefits (health-care, life insurance and mental health) for all team members including contractors in 45 countries.

Nude Barre

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Nude Barre is a brand specializing in eco-friendly intimates and hosiery designed to cater to a diverse range of skin tones. The company offers a variety of products, including fishnet stockings, bralettes, and bikini panties, all made from sustainable materials. By providing undergarments in twelve shades of nude, Nude Barre aims to ensure that women of all shapes, sizes, and colors can find comfortable options that match their unique skin tones. This focus on inclusivity and sustainability positions Nude Barre as a notable player in the undergarment industry.

Techmate Technologies

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Techmate Technologies, Inc. is an IT outsourcing company that specializes in providing on-demand technical support for small businesses and startups. Established in 2016 and headquartered in New York, the company offers a range of services, including computer repair, malware removal, hardware upgrades, and personalized tech support for both business and residential clients. Techmate Technologies focuses on supporting the distributed workforce by connecting users with IT specialists based on location, availability, and required technical skills. Clients can book and manage onsite tech support through the company's platform, which aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of companies with limited or geographically dispersed IT resources. Additionally, Techmate provides online support through various channels and conducts regular tech audits to help clients optimize their IT services.

Honeyfi

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Honeyfi, Inc. is a financial management application designed specifically for couples, enabling them to collaborate effectively on their finances. Launched in 2016 and based in Huntersville, North Carolina, Honeyfi allows users to link their bank accounts and credit cards, providing a clear, organized view of household finances. The app facilitates the creation of a joint budget and includes features such as financial reminders, alerts for upcoming transactions, and expense tracking. By categorizing transactions, Honeyfi helps couples make informed financial decisions together, thereby simplifying the process of managing money as a partnership.

Solo Trucking

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Solo Trucking is a company that operates in the logistics, recruiting, and transportation industries. The company provides a dispatch service that assists solo drivers in choosing from 500k loads available daily. Their operations team handles all other aspects of the process. In addition to this, Solo Trucking also offers insurance products to carriers. The company is built for owner-operators, with drivers leasing to Solo. They also have a presence in the freight forwarding sector, offering services to transport companies.

Motivote

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Motivote is a social accountability platform that collaborates with companies, colleges, and nonprofit organizations to enhance voter engagement and foster civic habits within their communities. By utilizing research-backed nudge strategies, the platform offers tools for plan-making and social accountability to assist individuals in navigating the voting process for U.S. elections. Motivote also automates communications and provides data insights for program managers, ensuring effective outreach. Through features such as gamification, incentives, and peer-to-peer accountability, the platform enables users to form networks, pledge support, receive tailored reminders, and verify their votes, making the voting experience more enjoyable and accessible.

Talla

Pre Seed Round in 2020
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.

Yousician

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Yousician is a leading music education platform with over 25 million users, specializing in innovative software for learning musical instruments. The company offers real-time feedback for users playing instruments such as guitar and piano, utilizing advanced audio technology that can recognize sounds from real acoustic or electric guitars without additional equipment. Yousician's platform combines engaging game-like features with structured lessons and exercises, making the learning process enjoyable and motivating. In addition to its primary offering, Yousician also develops Guitar Tuna, a popular guitar tuner app. The company has received multiple international awards for its contributions to music education and aims to make musicality as common as literacy.

Lately

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Lately, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in marketing resource management software, focusing on social media management. Founded in 2014, Lately's platform utilizes artificial intelligence to transform long-form content, such as blogs, videos, and podcasts, into multiple optimized social media posts. This innovative approach allows users to generate engaging content without needing extensive copywriting skills, enabling businesses to connect effectively with their target audiences. The company caters to a diverse range of clients, including professional marketers, communications firms, global brands, small to medium-sized businesses, nonprofits, educational institutions, and various government agencies. Lately’s software emphasizes organization, content creation, collaboration, and analytics, making it a comprehensive solution for organizations looking to enhance their social media presence and lead generation efforts.

Assure

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Assure specializes in special purpose vehicles (SPVs) and fund administration for the private investment marketplace. It provides the most complete back-office services in the market for fund managers, equity crowdfunding platforms, angel groups, and other private-transaction investors. The firm was founded in 2010 and headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Preventure

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Preventure specializes in wearable technology designed to prevent workplace injuries, particularly musculoskeletal injuries. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Pyrmont, Australia, and San Francisco, California, the company focuses on understanding the unique injury risk factors associated with different workers, tasks, and worksites. Its innovative wearable device provides real-time feedback to employees, alerting them when their movements increase the risk of injury. By enabling organizations to proactively address potential hazards, Preventure aims to enhance workplace safety and reduce claims related to workplace injuries.

NAZAR

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Nazar is a Brazilian company founded in 2014 by Information Technology professionals with over 20 years of experience in database management, software engineering, and systems administration. Specializing in AI-assisted database tuning and cost optimization, Nazar has addressed thousands of database performance issues, resulting in significant cost savings for its clients.  Key Highlights: • Experience: Over 20 years of expertise in cloud computing, scalability, performance, and optimization of complex applications. • Client Base: Served more than 300 companies, optimizing over 5,000 databases. • Global Reach: Participated in international programs like Start-Up Brazil and Start-Up Chile, with backing from ACE, Wayra Chile, 500 Startups, and Launch. NAZAR AI: • SQL.AI: An AI assistant providing automated insights to enhance database performance and reduce costs. • Offensive SQL Monitoring: Identifies slow SQL queries to pinpoint performance bottlenecks. • DB Load & Locks Visibility: Offers near real-time insights into database locking issues to improve efficiency. • Anomaly Detection: Alerts users to changes in database behavior for proactive issue resolution. Services Offered: Premium Performance Support – Specialized support for applications and databases, ensuring high availability and continuous performance. Troubleshooting – Diagnosis and resolution of complex issues impacting the performance of critical systems. Database Migration – Planning and execution of database migration, ensuring integrity, security, and efficiency in the process. Performance Analysis – In-depth system performance analysis, identifying optimization opportunities and improvements. Nazar’s commitment to performance optimization and cost efficiency has made it a trusted partner for businesses seeking to enhance their database operations.

Imagine.io

Pre Seed Round in 2019
imagine.io is a 3D content creation platform that enables furniture and textile manufacturers to produce high-quality, photo-realistic 3D imagery. The platform automates the image production process, catering to e-commerce, social media, and catalog needs. Users can create a diverse range of content, including silhouette and lifestyle images, augmented reality experiences, videos, and immersive, shoppable environments, all without requiring a background in three-dimensional design or engineering. This approach allows for enhanced speed and flexibility in interactive 3D photography, ultimately streamlining the content creation process for businesses in the furniture and textile industries.

GMTM

Pre Seed Round in 2019
GMTM, Inc. is a web and mobile platform headquartered in Winter Park, Florida, that connects athletes with fans, coaches, and educational institutions. Founded in 2019, the company offers a comprehensive athlete discovery platform that enables users to compete online, learn from coaches, and engage with schools, brands, camps, and employers. GMTM aims to empower organizations to identify new talent, develop current athletes, and foster community engagement. By providing tools for coaches and sports clubs, GMTM enhances recruitment efforts and amplifies organizational initiatives, making it easier for athletes and organizations to connect and maximize their opportunities.

Command E

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Command E develops a computer tool that simplifies workspace navigation by providing an easy keyboard shortcut to access various documents, contacts, files, and records stored in the cloud. This functionality allows users to quickly search the cloud without the need to sift through multiple tabs or systems, improving efficiency and productivity. The tool is compatible with both Mac and Windows operating systems, specifically using Command-E and Control-E, respectively. By streamlining the process of locating vital information, Command E enhances the user experience in managing digital content.

Massive

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Massive is a technology company that has developed an application monetization platform aimed at providing an alternative to traditional advertising and subscription models. The platform allows developers to monetize their applications by leveraging users' unused computing resources, such as CPU, GPU, and bandwidth, to generate revenue. This innovative approach enables clients to earn income while minimizing disruption for users, who can pay for services without the annoyance of ads or subscription fees. By utilizing idle computing capacity, Massive creates a seamless experience that benefits both developers and consumers.

Captiv8

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Captiv8 Inc. operates an analytics platform and marketplace that connects marketers with influencers across various social media platforms, including Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with additional offices in Los Angeles and New York, the company utilizes artificial intelligence to help brands discover and match with influencers based on real-time audience data. This data analysis considers factors such as geography, household income, ethnicity, age, and gender to identify influencers likely to achieve optimal results for brands. Captiv8 offers a comprehensive influencer marketing solution that enables brands to uncover insights, vet influencers, activate campaigns at scale, and measure business impact through its dashboard, all while providing strategic services to navigate common challenges in influencer marketing.

Angle

Funding Round in 2019
Angle operates a vacation photography platform that connects tourists with local professional photographers to capture memorable trip moments. By offering a straightforward booking process, the platform allows travelers to engage with photographers who are selected for their experience, professionalism, and creativity. This service enables tourists to obtain candid and natural photographs during their travels, ensuring they have high-quality images to cherish for years to come.

Wisp

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Wisp is a telehealth company focused on providing individuals with convenient access to medications and treatments for various chronic conditions. The company specializes in offering a range of products, including antiviral herbal remedies, organic creams, intimate care items, and medicated beauty essentials. By emphasizing natural and non-toxic skincare solutions, Wisp aims to help customers maintain healthy skin and avoid breakouts. Medications are prescribed online and are delivered in discreet packaging, ensuring privacy and convenience for users seeking effective healthcare options.

Eatsee

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Eatsee is a visual menu platform designed to enhance the dining experience for a modern audience. It allows cafes and restaurants to create visually appealing menus featuring photographs of each dish, enabling customers to view their options before placing an order. Through its dish-based discovery app, Eatsee facilitates restaurant exploration by allowing users to swipe through images of food, tailored to their preferences regarding distance, price, dietary needs, and meal types. The platform also incorporates a QR-powered menu system, which not only showcases food items but also helps restaurants boost their online presence and conversion rates by connecting potential diners with enticing visual representations of their offerings.

PubLoft

Pre Seed Round in 2019
PubLoft offers a SaaS-based content marketing platform that assists startups in developing effective content strategies and inbound marketing. By connecting clients with qualified freelance marketers and writers, PubLoft functions as a plug-and-play marketing department for businesses. The platform enables freelancers to create compelling content and blogs that attract target audiences while also managing blogs to enhance search engine optimization. This approach helps clients drive new website traffic and generate effective sales collateral, ultimately supporting their growth and customer acquisition efforts.

CultureForce

Pre Seed Round in 2019
CultureForce connects companies with local vendors that offer corporate activities, retreats, off-sites, and workshops. The company focuses on creating purpose-driven experiences aimed at enhancing employee morale, fostering teamwork, inspiring creativity, and facilitating professional development. Clients can easily access a variety of vetted options from local businesses, with transparent pricing and instant booking available through an automated system. In addition to event-related services, CultureForce partners with vendors to provide a range of office management solutions, including cleaning, maintenance, and wellness services like in-office massages. This comprehensive approach allows businesses to cultivate a positive workplace culture and improve employee engagement and retention.

Talla

Pre Seed Round in 2019
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.

STEEZY

Pre Seed Round in 2018
STEEZY, Inc. is a dance education company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2014. It offers a range of online dance classes and tutorials for various styles, including hip-hop, jazz-funk, whacking, popping, and krump. The platform features a proprietary video player designed to enhance the learning experience, making it engaging and accessible for users at all skill levels. STEEZY collaborates with experienced instructors who have performed with notable artists and appeared on popular dance shows, ensuring high-quality instruction. The company's mission is to elevate dance as a prominent category in sports and fitness, providing tools and curated programs that allow beginners and seasoned dancers to connect and refine their skills.

Ampjar

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Ampjar is a community platform designed to empower brands by fostering meaningful connections and collaborations. It enables companies to discover and support one another, facilitating genuine conversations with customers through shared content. By creating a closed-loop, peer-to-peer environment, Ampjar helps brands reach new audiences by promoting each other’s offerings across various channels, such as emails, social media, and blog posts. This approach not only amplifies their messages but also drives engagement and customer acquisition, ultimately enriching the relationships between brands and their communities. The platform emphasizes the importance of joy and fulfillment in spending, aiming to create a positive impact on both individual lives and society.

Tonebase

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Tonebase is an online training platform focused on democratizing music education by providing access to high-quality instructional content. The platform features educational materials created by renowned musicians and music educators, allowing users to learn from influential artists through instructional videos. Additionally, Tonebase offers personal feedback and insights, enhancing the learning experience for its users. By making expert knowledge accessible to a broader audience, Tonebase aims to transform the way music education is delivered and experienced.

Zupp

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Zupp is a mobile application tailored for college students, aiming to enhance their college experience. The platform offers users access to exclusive deals and rewards, including free food and drinks, buy-one-get-one meals, and discounts at various bars and restaurants. Additionally, Zupp provides opportunities for spontaneous events such as happy hours, complimentary comedy shows, and curated scavenger hunts in the city. By facilitating these experiences, Zupp helps students forge friendships through shared adventures, enriching their social lives during their college years.

Takeoffs.io

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Takeoffs. Automated Takeoff & Estimates.

Blokable

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Blokable, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in manufacturing pre-fabricated steel frame modular housing units for various development projects in the United States, including residential, retail, and mixed-use applications. Established in 2016, Blokable offers a vertically integrated solution that streamlines the housing creation process by combining design, planning, financing, permitting, and manufacturing. Their innovative building system allows for the design and delivery of fully functional modular structures that can be configured and stacked in multiple ways, catering to diverse building needs. This approach significantly reduces the time and costs associated with developing multi-family housing, while also promoting community equity and accessibility. Blokable's focus on efficiency and affordability aims to address the challenges of housing development and contribute to the creation of connected communities.

FAVES

Pre Seed Round in 2018
FAVES Pro is a developer of order management and purchase planning platform designed for wholesale fashion, apparel, home interior, and decor buyers. It also captures and organises photos and essential details of product orders, tracks budgets, and makes deliveries.

LÜK

Pre Seed Round in 2018
LÜK is a fintech-enabled B2B marketplace designed for the creative industry, which includes models, photographers, stylists, and hair and makeup artists. The company provides a platform that aggregates agency-represented talent, allowing brands to easily discover, book, and contact professionals from multiple talent agencies simultaneously. By streamlining the booking process, LÜK enhances workflow efficiency and reduces the time it typically takes for talent agencies and their representatives to receive payments, which previously could extend to 150 days. With its innovative approach, LÜK offers immediate payments through invoice factoring, positioning itself as a vertical payment facilitator within the creative talent sector. This model not only simplifies talent management for brands but also fosters a more efficient and timely financial transaction process for creative professionals.

Marlow

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Marlow is a professional development experience for leaders, managers, and emerging talent. Marlow members partner with their coach to turn best practices and frameworks into high-impact day-to-day habits. Serving corporate clients and consumers, Marlow's subscription business model offers flexible pricing to meet their clients where they are.

Jawbone Health

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Jawbone Health Hub, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in health data analytics. Founded in 2017, it focuses on collecting consumer health data and utilizing machine learning and artificial intelligence to generate insights. The primary goal of Jawbone Health is to help users identify lifestyle diseases early and provide guidance towards healthier living. Through its innovative approach, the company aims to empower individuals to take control of their health by leveraging data-driven insights.

Statusphere

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Statusphere is an influencer marketing platform that facilitates connections between brands and influencers to foster productive relationships. The platform transforms consumers into effective marketing channels by providing them with products that align with their lifestyles. In return, these consumers share photos and reviews with their social circles, enabling brands to harness authentic micro-influencer content. This approach enhances brand visibility and engagement, allowing clients to reach broader audiences through genuine endorsements.

Kush Marketplace

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Kush Marketplace connects cannabis and hemp producers/processors with retailers. The company offers members free market forecasting, business support, training, and pricing indices based on data from the market. The goal of Kush is to make safe, reliable products accessible to everyone.

Funerals360

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Funerals360 is an online platform that assists consumers in navigating the funeral planning process, offering a comprehensive range of tools for researching, comparing, and purchasing funeral-related products and services. By providing resources for both advanced and immediate funeral arrangements, Funerals360 helps users make informed decisions rather than opting for services without adequate knowledge. The platform features a robust marketplace where individuals can connect with local funeral homes and professionals, enabling them to explore various options tailored to their needs. Through innovative planning tools and educational resources, Funerals360 aims to simplify the often complex and emotional journey of funeral planning, ensuring a more transparent and supportive experience for consumers.

Poppins

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Find a babysitter

Keepster

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Keepster is a developer of a customized chat backup application aimed at preserving important messages on iPhones. The application provides users with robust search capabilities and organizes text messages from various messaging platforms into folders. This functionality allows for the creation of printed customized books or PDFs, ensuring that users can keep their messages and accompanying photos safe, secure, private, and easily accessible. By focusing on user privacy and organization, Keepster addresses the growing need for effective message management in the digital age.

Flutter

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Flutter is a developer of a live video sharing application that allows users to create and share short, ephemeral videos. The platform focuses on enhancing interpersonal connections by enabling users to capture and express their emotions and feelings through video. By facilitating lively interactions, Flutter aims to make communication more meaningful among peers, offering a unique alternative to traditional messaging methods. The application is designed to engage users in a fun and dynamic way, similar to popular social media platforms.

Blokable

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Blokable, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in manufacturing pre-fabricated steel frame modular housing units for various development projects in the United States, including residential, retail, and mixed-use applications. Established in 2016, Blokable offers a vertically integrated solution that streamlines the housing creation process by combining design, planning, financing, permitting, and manufacturing. Their innovative building system allows for the design and delivery of fully functional modular structures that can be configured and stacked in multiple ways, catering to diverse building needs. This approach significantly reduces the time and costs associated with developing multi-family housing, while also promoting community equity and accessibility. Blokable's focus on efficiency and affordability aims to address the challenges of housing development and contribute to the creation of connected communities.

Illumis

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Illumis specializes in providing data access solutions that aggregate public records from thousands of sources. The company serves clients in finance, politics, and media, offering a platform that enhances transparency and minimizes risk. Its services include risk and compliance monitoring, in-depth research, vetting, investigations, and intelligence, as well as aggregated public data feeds. By delivering comprehensive information, Illumis enables its clients to make informed decisions and improve their operational transparency.

HomeHero

Pre Seed Round in 2016
HomeHero, Inc. is a home care agency based in Santa Monica, California, specializing in non-medical services for families in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, and Orange County. Founded in 2013, the company provides a variety of services, including personal care, companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and assistance with activities of daily living. HomeHero also offers transitional care and medication management, along with safe transition home programs that facilitate safe rides for patients returning home from the hospital. Additionally, the company features The HomeHero Collaborative, a care management platform designed to connect hospitals and health plans with patients in their homes. By integrating technology and compassionate care, HomeHero aims to enhance the home care experience and support individual families in their caregiving needs.

Flutter

Pre Seed Round in 2015
Flutter is a developer of a live video sharing application that allows users to create and share short, ephemeral videos. The platform focuses on enhancing interpersonal connections by enabling users to capture and express their emotions and feelings through video. By facilitating lively interactions, Flutter aims to make communication more meaningful among peers, offering a unique alternative to traditional messaging methods. The application is designed to engage users in a fun and dynamic way, similar to popular social media platforms.

RushTix

Pre Seed Round in 2015
RushTix, Inc. is a subscription-based live entertainment platform established in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in offering a variety of live events, including music, health, and comedy shows. In addition to its live entertainment offerings, RushTix has developed an AI-driven platform called ReelMagic, which enables users to engage in immersive 3D story worlds. This platform allows users to influence narratives and interact with virtual characters in real-time, fostering a unique online experience. Creators can also utilize this platform to develop and monetize their interactive experiences within a dedicated marketplace, further enhancing the community aspect of immersive entertainment.
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