Lerer Hippeau

Lerer Hippeau is an early-stage venture capital fund based in New York City, founded in 2010 by Ken Lerer, Ben Lerer, and Eric Hippeau. The firm is recognized as one of the most active early-stage investors in the region, managing multiple funds, including Lerer Hippeau Ventures V, VII, and VIII. With a portfolio exceeding 250 active companies, Lerer Hippeau invests across various sectors, particularly focusing on consumer and enterprise companies. Notable investments include firms such as Allbirds, Bowery Farming, and K Health. The fund emphasizes backing founders who demonstrate strong product vision, customer insight, and brand-building capabilities. Additionally, Lerer Hippeau has adopted a Diversity Term Sheet Rider, reflecting its commitment to promoting diversity within its portfolio.

Graham Brown

Managing Partner

Stephanie Manning Cohen

Operating Partner

Josh Gilbert

Vice President, Finance and Operations and Chief Compliance Officer

Andrea Hippeau

Partner

Kenneth Lerer

Managing Partner

Ben Lerer

Managing Partner

Robert Li

Associate

Isabelle Phelps

Partner

Dan Rochkind

CFO

Caitlin Strandberg

Partner

Max Wechter

Strategy Associate

Mendy Yang

Associate

Past deals in Northeastern US

Footprint

Seed Round in 2022
Footprint is an identity verification platform developer. Footprint enables companies to create a shared knowledge database of bad actors. In Footprint, they offer five lines of code, kyc, and personal identifiable information vaulting.

Ranger Station

Seed Round in 2022
Ranger Station specializes in modernizing home insurance through a digital platform that enhances the capabilities of insurance agents. By offering a range of affordable and quality personal insurance products, Ranger Station aims to ensure the safety and security of households. The proprietary platform empowers agents to better serve their clients by providing essential tools and resources that facilitate education and informed decision-making regarding personal risk management. Through this approach, Ranger Station seeks to build stronger relationships between agents and customers, ultimately fostering a more secure environment for modern families.

Veritonic

Series A in 2022
Veritonic, Inc. is a marketing analytics platform based in New York, specializing in commercial sound and serving the advertising industry. Founded in 2015 by Andrew Eisner and Scott Simonelli, the company provides artificial intelligence-driven metrics and marketing response data to measure, compare, and test various audio elements, including music, voiceovers, jingles, and audio logos. Veritonic's services encompass online testing, analytics, and workflow management, enabling users to make data-driven decisions, measure emotional responses, and gather both qualitative and quantitative insights. The platform facilitates benchmarking of brand progress and allows users to efficiently manage, save, and share audio tracks, thereby enhancing their marketing strategies.

Vibe Bio

Venture Round in 2022
Vibe Bio is a community of patients, scientists, and partners committed to identifying, funding, and developing promising treatments for rare diseases and empowering patient communities with unprecedented ownership over the process.

Teal

Seed Round in 2022
Teal is a New York-based company that offers an online platform designed to assist individuals in career navigation and development. Founded in 2019, Teal provides a range of services including resume consultations, job searching tools, and application management. The platform enables users to tailor their resumes to specific job descriptions, enhancing their chances of success in the job market. Additionally, Teal offers career assistance through email and chat support, along with resources such as community events, group coaching, virtual networking, and a library of career-related content. Through its membership program, users gain access to expert advice and tools that empower them to advocate for themselves and build meaningful careers.

Novel

Seed Round in 2022
Novel Commerce is a low code platform for NFT commerce. Novel’s first product is a Shopify App that gives brands and creators the ability to create and sell NFTs within their existing store or a brand new one. By integrating its tools onto the Shopify platform, Novel has made the cumbersome process of Web3 commerce as seamless, easy, and accessible as traditional online shopping.

Novel

Seed Round in 2022
Novel Commerce is a low code platform for NFT commerce. Novel’s first product is a Shopify App that gives brands and creators the ability to create and sell NFTs within their existing store or a brand new one. By integrating its tools onto the Shopify platform, Novel has made the cumbersome process of Web3 commerce as seamless, easy, and accessible as traditional online shopping.

Kaiyo

Series B in 2022
Kaiyo is an online marketplace for pre-owned furniture. Whether hunting for the perfect piece or creating space for something new, Kaiyo makes it easy to make a better choice. Its mission is to make beautiful furniture accessible to everyone and sustainable for the planet.

Air

Series B in 2022
Air brings your content and collaborators together in a space designed for visual work. By giving your team back those hours previously lost each day on menial tasks, Air not only fundamentally changes team efficiency, but also enables more moments of creativity. Air was designed by creators for creators with the hopes of getting more people involved in your brand experience.

Blockdaemon

Series C in 2022
Blockdaemon is a blockchain deployment facilitator that manages nodes and payment rails for blockchain networks. Their solution is fully portable, it allows its user to switch networks and chains with the click of a button, so they don't have to worry about picking the perfect network configuration from day one. They support the blockchain developer ecosystem with best-of-breed dev-ops advise. Blockdaemon was incorporated in 2017 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York.

Spatial

Series B in 2021
Spatial Systems, Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2016 that offers an augmented workplace platform designed to enhance collaboration and productivity. The platform enables users to conduct meetings using spatial audio and 3D telepresence, facilitating a more immersive interaction. It also allows for the sharing and organization of various digital content, such as 3D models, videos, documents, images, and websites, effectively transforming traditional work environments into dynamic digital workspaces. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, Spatial aims to empower individuals and organizations to unlock their creative potential and improve connectivity. The company has attracted investment from notable venture firms and angel investors, underscoring its innovative approach within the augmented reality and virtual reality sectors.

Augmentir

Series A in 2021
Augmentir, Inc. develops and designs an augmented operations platform. the solutions include industry, manufacturing, third party service, and service. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania.

Block Renovation

Series C in 2021
Block Renovation is a renovation platform that combines architect-grade design, construction labor, and materials into a streamlined renovation experience. Block’s mission is to give homeowners a better way to improve the spaces they live in, and to give contractors a better way to work. Founded by Koda Wang and Luke Sherwin, Block simplifies a complex and convoluted process and delivers an intuitive experience for completing a beautiful home renovation.

Augury

Series E in 2021
Augury Inc. is a technology company that develops a software platform designed to enhance predictive maintenance strategies for facility owners and service providers. Founded in 2011 and based in New York, Augury offers a Diagnostics-as-a-Service solution, allowing maintenance staff to conduct diagnostics on HVAC and other machinery. Its Predictive Maintenance solution determines maintenance needs based on the actual condition of equipment, thereby preventing potential failures. The company also provides an online management platform that monitors equipment status and aids in maintenance decision-making, alongside Augury Halo, a cloud-based solution for industrial and commercial facilities. Augury serves various industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and facility management, by leveraging advances in sensor technology and artificial intelligence to deliver insights into machinery health and performance. This enables clients to optimize maintenance practices and enhance operational reliability. The company has established a strategic partnership with Grundfos to further its impact in the field.

Studs

Series B in 2021
Studs is focused on transforming the ear piercing experience by offering both online and offline services that promote self-expression and individuality. The company aims to modernize the traditional mall piercing environment, providing a safe and healthy experience for customers. Studs employs a team of skilled professionals who are dedicated to delivering personalized ear piercing services and a wide selection of ear jewelry. By celebrating the uniqueness of each individual, Studs seeks to make ear piercing accessible and enjoyable, encouraging customers to embrace their identity through their personal style.

Peel

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of a data intelligence tool designed to automate business analytics. The company's tools provide insights and identify key trends through hypersegmented reports and cohort analysis for eCommerce stores and also provide prebuilt dashboards, revenue reports, and security, enabling firms to continuously monitor business health and performance and measure data and improve customer acquisition and retention.

Noops

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Noops, Inc. manufactures and sells plant-based oat milk pudding products. The company offers mocha, cocoa, French toast, sticky bun, and related flavors of oat milk pudding products. It sells its products through its online platform. Noops, Inc. was formerly known as SuperBox Brands, Inc. and changed its name to Noops, Inc. in October 2019. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Roslyn, New York.

Blockdaemon

Series B in 2021
Blockdaemon is a blockchain deployment facilitator that manages nodes and payment rails for blockchain networks. Their solution is fully portable, it allows its user to switch networks and chains with the click of a button, so they don't have to worry about picking the perfect network configuration from day one. They support the blockchain developer ecosystem with best-of-breed dev-ops advise. Blockdaemon was incorporated in 2017 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York.

Code Climate

Series C in 2021
Code Climate Inc. develops an engineering intelligence application that delivers data-driven insights to software engineering organizations. It offers Velocity that analyzes all the data from GitHub repos and provides heads-up displays, real-time analytics, and custom reports to give a perspective on how engineering team is working. The company also provides Quality that provides automated code review for test coverage, maintainability, and more to save time and merge. It offers its products for managers, engineers, executives, and product leaders. Code Climate Inc. was founded in 2011 and is based in New York, New York.

Realm

Series A in 2021
Beautiful design, affordable, and fast installation, Realm is your full and continuing ADU service. Contact: www.seerealm.com/contact-us

Block Renovation

Series B in 2021
Block Renovation is a renovation platform that combines architect-grade design, construction labor, and materials into a streamlined renovation experience. Block’s mission is to give homeowners a better way to improve the spaces they live in, and to give contractors a better way to work. Founded by Koda Wang and Luke Sherwin, Block simplifies a complex and convoluted process and delivers an intuitive experience for completing a beautiful home renovation.

Morty

Series B in 2021
Morty is on a mission to revolutionize the outdated mortgage industry by letting people shop, compare, and close on any mortgage from any lender, completely online. Purchasing a home is the largest, most important financial transaction of most people’s lives. They believe getting a mortgage should be just as simple, modern, and transparent as buying anything else online. We’re building the first-ever, fully digital marketplace to make this possible - like Kayak, but for mortgages.

NUGGS

Series B in 2021
NUGGS is a plant-based chicken nugget developed by SIMULATE, an early-stage biotechnology company founded by Ben Pasternak in 2019. Utilizing advanced soy protein technology, NUGGS replicates the texture and flavor of traditional chicken nuggets while offering nutritional advantages, including 13 grams of protein and 10 grams of fat, making it lower in fat and cholesterol-free compared to animal-based options. NUGGS operates similarly to a technology startup, with a commitment to continuous improvement based on consumer feedback, akin to software updates. Since its launch, NUGGS has rapidly gained popularity, positioning itself as a disruptive force in the animal-based meat industry. SIMULATE is also expanding its product line, with plans for additional offerings in the near future.

Blockdaemon

Series A in 2021
Blockdaemon is a blockchain deployment facilitator that manages nodes and payment rails for blockchain networks. Their solution is fully portable, it allows its user to switch networks and chains with the click of a button, so they don't have to worry about picking the perfect network configuration from day one. They support the blockchain developer ecosystem with best-of-breed dev-ops advise. Blockdaemon was incorporated in 2017 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York.

bookkeep

Venture Round in 2021
Bookkeep.com is an online bookkeeping services platform that offers financial automation tailored to retail, restaurant, and e-commerce businesses. The company utilizes technology to streamline various accounting services, including transaction automation, expense tracking, bank account reconciliation, tax filing, daily accounting summaries, monthly financial trackers, and revenue recording. By providing these services, Bookkeep.com enables businesses to effectively manage and monitor their financial activities, enhancing overall efficiency and financial clarity.

Kaiyo

Series A in 2021
Kaiyo is an online marketplace for pre-owned furniture. Whether hunting for the perfect piece or creating space for something new, Kaiyo makes it easy to make a better choice. Its mission is to make beautiful furniture accessible to everyone and sustainable for the planet.

Heartbeat Health

Series B in 2021
Heartbeat Health, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in cardiology services. Established in 2017, it provides a range of offerings, including web-based real-time consulting and virtual physician consultations, along with follow-up services. The company aims to address cardiovascular health by screening, diagnosing, tracking, and managing cardiovascular risk and disease, leveraging a multidisciplinary team of doctors, designers, and engineers committed to improving heart health outcomes.

Parade

Series A in 2021
Parade is an underwear company that creates designer and eco-friendly fabrics undergarments. Their product is made of 85% recycled polyamide and all materials are Oeko-Tex certified, meaning they're free from harmful chemicals that pollute skin and environment, enabling users with all-day comfort. The company is based in Brooklyn, New York.

Small Door

Series A in 2021
Small Door provides veterinary services that are elevated, customer-centric, and hospitality-infused. The company provides superior care, unrivaled transparency, and tech-enabled convenience to help pets and pet parents live better lives together. Founded in 2017, Small Door is headquartered in New York.

Fi

Series B in 2021
Barking Labs Corp., doing business as Fi, offers a GPS (Global Positioning System) enabled dog collar. The company develops a dog collar that provides pet activity tracking through a mobile application for pet parents. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Brooklyn, New York.

Heyday

Series B in 2021
Heyday is a consumer-focused business that operates an online platform for brands in digital marketplaces, helping them enhance their eCommerce presence. Founded in 2020 and based in San Francisco, the company aims to support sellers in reaching new heights within the marketplace landscape. Additionally, Heyday Wellness, established in 2015 and located in New York, specializes in customized skincare services, offering tailored facial treatments that include deep cleansing, skin analysis, exfoliation, extractions, hydration, and SPF protection. The wellness segment also features a range of skincare products such as beauty creams, lotions, and wipes available through both physical stores and online channels. Together, these offerings position Heyday as a versatile player in the beauty and skincare industry.

Realm

Seed Round in 2021
Beautiful design, affordable, and fast installation, Realm is your full and continuing ADU service. Contact: www.seerealm.com/contact-us

Mickey

Venture Round in 2021
Mickey manages supply, freight bookings, and payments - making it fast and easy to purchase, track, and acquire the commodities needed. It is built to discover new buyers and suppliers across the globe and reduce time and cost of delivery by providing visibility to the buyers and sellers of global commodities. The company was founded in 2019 and has offices in New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland.

Parsec

Series B in 2020
Parsec empowers people to connect to their work, games, and friends from anywhere, on any device. Parsec for Teams lets artists, animators, developers, and designers across the creative industries use their powerful PCs and VMs from anywhere, across any device. Our silky smooth, 60FPS+, 4K interactive remote access tools are used by leaders in games, animation, film, broadcast, architecture, and more. Millions of people use Parsec to access their games on the go. Share a link and you’re playing with friends and family.

LeafLink

Series C in 2020
LeafLink, Inc. is a business-to-business e-commerce platform designed to facilitate wholesale activities within the cannabis industry. Established in 2015 and headquartered in New York, LeafLink connects cannabis brands and retailers, providing tools to streamline ordering and improve communication. The platform includes features such as a centralized sales engine, customer relationship management (CRM) capabilities, and order management tools, allowing users to manage their inventory, track orders, and enhance brand visibility effectively. With access available 24/7 across various devices, LeafLink serves over 1,200 brands and 3,500 retailers across 22 territories in the U.S. and Canada. The company also maintains offices in major cities including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver, Austin, and Toronto, reinforcing its role as the industry standard for wholesale management in the cannabis sector.

Meet Cute

Series A in 2020
Meet Cute is a podcast company that focuses on romantic comedies. Meet Cute produces and distributes original romantic comedies in podcast form that focus on “providing the happiness and hope that have become synonymous with the timeless genre. The company was launched in December 2019 and based in New York City, New York.

Augury

Series D in 2020
Augury Inc. is a technology company that develops a software platform designed to enhance predictive maintenance strategies for facility owners and service providers. Founded in 2011 and based in New York, Augury offers a Diagnostics-as-a-Service solution, allowing maintenance staff to conduct diagnostics on HVAC and other machinery. Its Predictive Maintenance solution determines maintenance needs based on the actual condition of equipment, thereby preventing potential failures. The company also provides an online management platform that monitors equipment status and aids in maintenance decision-making, alongside Augury Halo, a cloud-based solution for industrial and commercial facilities. Augury serves various industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and facility management, by leveraging advances in sensor technology and artificial intelligence to deliver insights into machinery health and performance. This enables clients to optimize maintenance practices and enhance operational reliability. The company has established a strategic partnership with Grundfos to further its impact in the field.

Veritonic

Series A in 2020
Veritonic, Inc. is a marketing analytics platform based in New York, specializing in commercial sound and serving the advertising industry. Founded in 2015 by Andrew Eisner and Scott Simonelli, the company provides artificial intelligence-driven metrics and marketing response data to measure, compare, and test various audio elements, including music, voiceovers, jingles, and audio logos. Veritonic's services encompass online testing, analytics, and workflow management, enabling users to make data-driven decisions, measure emotional responses, and gather both qualitative and quantitative insights. The platform facilitates benchmarking of brand progress and allows users to efficiently manage, save, and share audio tracks, thereby enhancing their marketing strategies.

Buzzer

Seed Round in 2020
Buzzer Media Inc. operates a mobile platform that focuses on delivering notification-driven live sports streaming. Founded in 2020 and based in New York, the company aggregates sports rights and content, providing custom notifications to enhance the viewing experience for fans. Buzzer aims to simplify the discovery of live sports moments, enabling users to seamlessly transition between different leagues and games. Through its subscription services, Buzzer caters to the personalized preferences of sports enthusiasts, facilitating immediate access to live events.

Air

Series A in 2020
Air brings your content and collaborators together in a space designed for visual work. By giving your team back those hours previously lost each day on menial tasks, Air not only fundamentally changes team efficiency, but also enables more moments of creativity. Air was designed by creators for creators with the hopes of getting more people involved in your brand experience.

Undock

Seed Round in 2020
Undock is a SaaS platform for scheduling, coordinating, and hosting meetings. Their predictive AI model instantly discovers the ideal meeting time for participants by comparing availability, preferences, and behavior. Undock uniquely gives teams and organizations a single place for collaborative agendas and notes that overlay on any conferencing platform. The company was founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York, United States.

Klara

Series A in 2020
Klara’s end-to-end patient engagement platform enables healthcare organizations to easily communicate with patients, provide virtual care, collaborate as a team, and automate many front-desk tasks. Thousands of healthcare teams across more than 40 specialties use Klara to make their workflows more efficient, deliver an exceptional patient experience across the entire care journey, and grow their patient volume.

Cure Hydration

Seed Round in 2020
Cure Hydration offers all-natural, science-backed functional beverages. Cure's first product is a hydration mix based on the gold standard of rehydration. Known as ORS, it's a perfectly balanced formula developed by the World Health Organization that can hydrate as effectively as an IV drip. Investors include Andy Roddick (Former No. 1 Tennis Player), Peter Rahal(CEO @ RXBAR), Sam McBride(COO @ RXBAR), Nick Green(CEO @ Thrive Market Market), and Nas.

ROOM

Series A in 2020
ROOM is rethinking the modern workplace through affordable, sustainable and flexible solutions that make more room for people at work by designing modular and creative office products that help companies of all sizes build a better work environment. Launched in May 2018 by serial entrepreneurs Brian Chen and Morten Meisner-Jensen, ROOM is backed by Slow Ventures, a leading venture capital firm that was one of the original investors in Casper. Honored by TIME Magazine as one of the Best Inventions of 2018, ROOM is already building the workplace of tomorrow for over 1,500 customers ranging from high-growth start-ups to Fortune 500 companies including Nike, Google, NASA, Salesforce, Uber, Shopify, Wayfair, and more. Learn more about ROOM at www.room.com.

Mickey

Seed Round in 2020
Mickey manages supply, freight bookings, and payments - making it fast and easy to purchase, track, and acquire the commodities needed. It is built to discover new buyers and suppliers across the globe and reduce time and cost of delivery by providing visibility to the buyers and sellers of global commodities. The company was founded in 2019 and has offices in New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland.

NUGGS

Convertible Note in 2020
NUGGS is a plant-based chicken nugget developed by SIMULATE, an early-stage biotechnology company founded by Ben Pasternak in 2019. Utilizing advanced soy protein technology, NUGGS replicates the texture and flavor of traditional chicken nuggets while offering nutritional advantages, including 13 grams of protein and 10 grams of fat, making it lower in fat and cholesterol-free compared to animal-based options. NUGGS operates similarly to a technology startup, with a commitment to continuous improvement based on consumer feedback, akin to software updates. Since its launch, NUGGS has rapidly gained popularity, positioning itself as a disruptive force in the animal-based meat industry. SIMULATE is also expanding its product line, with plans for additional offerings in the near future.

Guideline

Series D in 2020
Guideline, Inc. offers an automated technology solution for retirement plan administration and compliance, focusing primarily on 401(k) planning for growing businesses. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with an additional office in Portland, Maine, the company provides a comprehensive platform that manages all aspects of retirement planning, including plan design, participant enrollment, education, recordkeeping, investment management, and compliance reporting. Unique in its approach, Guideline utilizes a straightforward pricing model based on a flat fee per participant, distinguishing itself from the traditional asset-based fee structures commonly found in the industry. The platform continuously integrates users' financial ecosystems, offering ongoing recommendations and adjustments to help optimize retirement savings potential.

Medly Pharmacy

Series B in 2020
MEDLY PHARMACY INC. operates as a digital pharmacy that delivers a patient's prescriptions to them for free on the same day, anywhere in New York City and New Jersey. It offers free same-day delivery, refills manage, coordination with doctors and insurance, prior authorization (PA) support, request a consultation, and payment and financial assistance services. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Brooklyn, New York with a a satellite office in New Jersey.

Parade

Seed Round in 2020
Parade is an underwear company that creates designer and eco-friendly fabrics undergarments. Their product is made of 85% recycled polyamide and all materials are Oeko-Tex certified, meaning they're free from harmful chemicals that pollute skin and environment, enabling users with all-day comfort. The company is based in Brooklyn, New York.

Teal

Seed Round in 2020
Teal is a New York-based company that offers an online platform designed to assist individuals in career navigation and development. Founded in 2019, Teal provides a range of services including resume consultations, job searching tools, and application management. The platform enables users to tailor their resumes to specific job descriptions, enhancing their chances of success in the job market. Additionally, Teal offers career assistance through email and chat support, along with resources such as community events, group coaching, virtual networking, and a library of career-related content. Through its membership program, users gain access to expert advice and tools that empower them to advocate for themselves and build meaningful careers.

Parsec

Series A in 2020
Parsec empowers people to connect to their work, games, and friends from anywhere, on any device. Parsec for Teams lets artists, animators, developers, and designers across the creative industries use their powerful PCs and VMs from anywhere, across any device. Our silky smooth, 60FPS+, 4K interactive remote access tools are used by leaders in games, animation, film, broadcast, architecture, and more. Millions of people use Parsec to access their games on the go. Share a link and you’re playing with friends and family.

Blockdaemon

Venture Round in 2020
Blockdaemon is a blockchain deployment facilitator that manages nodes and payment rails for blockchain networks. Their solution is fully portable, it allows its user to switch networks and chains with the click of a button, so they don't have to worry about picking the perfect network configuration from day one. They support the blockchain developer ecosystem with best-of-breed dev-ops advise. Blockdaemon was incorporated in 2017 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York.

Code Climate

Series B in 2020
Code Climate Inc. develops an engineering intelligence application that delivers data-driven insights to software engineering organizations. It offers Velocity that analyzes all the data from GitHub repos and provides heads-up displays, real-time analytics, and custom reports to give a perspective on how engineering team is working. The company also provides Quality that provides automated code review for test coverage, maintainability, and more to save time and merge. It offers its products for managers, engineers, executives, and product leaders. Code Climate Inc. was founded in 2011 and is based in New York, New York.

Monument

Seed Round in 2020
Monument is an alcohol addiction treatment platform for those looking to change their relationship with alcohol. The company includes leading experts in the addiction field who have built research-based treatment plans, which include access to an anonymous community of peers, virtual therapist-moderated support groups, and options for one-on-one video therapy and physician-prescribed medication. They provide a medical solution to a medical problem, entirely online. Monument was founded by Michael Russell and Amit Klein and is based in New York, USA.

Heartbeat Health

Series A in 2020
Heartbeat Health, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in cardiology services. Established in 2017, it provides a range of offerings, including web-based real-time consulting and virtual physician consultations, along with follow-up services. The company aims to address cardiovascular health by screening, diagnosing, tracking, and managing cardiovascular risk and disease, leveraging a multidisciplinary team of doctors, designers, and engineers committed to improving heart health outcomes.

WorkRails

Seed Round in 2020
WorkRails, Inc. is a company that provides cloud-based platforms designed to enhance the organization and connectivity of professional services teams, partners, and freelancers within software companies. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Lloyd Harbor, New York, WorkRails has developed the first Service Sales Platform, which automates the entire selling process. This platform streamlines essential tasks such as portfolio creation, service configuration, pricing, and quoting, thereby improving efficiency and accuracy in service sales.

K Health

Series C in 2020
K Health, Inc. develops and provides a health application that provides personalized and data-driven information about their symptoms and health. The company was formerly known as Kang Health, Inc. and changed its name to K Health, Inc. in November 2018. K Health, Inc. was incorporated in 2016 and is based in New York, New York with an additional office in Israel.

Radiate

Venture Round in 2020
Radiate The World, Inc. is a mobile application designed to connect individuals attending the same music festival. The platform enables users to opt-in to specific events where they can share images, gifs, and text with others at the event. A unique feature allows users to anonymously greet each other with a "Hey," which opens a chat if reciprocated. Additionally, users can browse through profiles of other attendees, using a swiping mechanism reminiscent of popular dating apps. Since its inception in 2015, Radiate has facilitated over 3 million connections among festival-goers, enhancing their shared experiences. The application is accessible on both iOS and Android devices and is headquartered in New York, New York.

Flare

Seed Round in 2020
Flare Jewelry, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in personal safety solutions for women. Founded in 2016, Flare has developed a discreet smart bracelet designed to assist wearers in uncomfortable or unsafe situations. The bracelet features a secret escape button that, when pressed, activates a mobile application to alert designated contacts and utilizes global positioning tracking to enhance safety. This system empowers women by providing them with a sense of control and security, enabling them to navigate crowded environments more confidently. Flare's innovative approach combines personal safety with technology to create a user-friendly solution tailored to individual needs.

CUUP

Series A in 2020
CUUP Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in manufacturing and selling bras for women through online channels. Founded in 2017 by Kearnon O'Molony and Abby Morgan, CUUP focuses on providing a collection of flattering, comfortable, and unrestrictive bras designed for all women. The company's mission emphasizes the importance of comfort, fit, and aesthetic, aiming to deliver essential lingerie that meets the diverse needs of its customers.

Spatial

Series A in 2020
Spatial Systems, Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2016 that offers an augmented workplace platform designed to enhance collaboration and productivity. The platform enables users to conduct meetings using spatial audio and 3D telepresence, facilitating a more immersive interaction. It also allows for the sharing and organization of various digital content, such as 3D models, videos, documents, images, and websites, effectively transforming traditional work environments into dynamic digital workspaces. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, Spatial aims to empower individuals and organizations to unlock their creative potential and improve connectivity. The company has attracted investment from notable venture firms and angel investors, underscoring its innovative approach within the augmented reality and virtual reality sectors.

Shortcut

Series B in 2020
Shortcut, formerly known as Clubhouse Software, Inc., specializes in project management tools designed for software development teams. The company's primary product, Shortcut, is a platform that helps engineers plan, build, and deploy software products efficiently. It facilitates collaboration by allowing managers to track progress on tasks and coordinate with non-technical team members, such as product managers. Shortcut offers features like Clubhouse Build for creating and managing tasks, as well as a knowledge base tool called Write, which promotes documentation and collaboration among team members. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, Shortcut aims to enhance the productivity and satisfaction of software teams by providing an intuitive and structured project management experience.

Kindred

Seed Round in 2020
Kindred is a professional network aimed at equipping executives for the future of socially responsible business. Founded in 2020, the organization focuses on issues such as diversity, equity, inclusion, sustainability, and mental health, helping members bridge the gap between intention and action. Kindred provides access to a collaborative network of peers, renowned experts, and essential resources, empowering leaders to make informed decisions that positively impact society and the environment. The network has attracted a diverse membership from prominent companies, including Allbirds, B Lab, Chobani, and LinkedIn. Additionally, Kindred Events, LLC, the company's event organizing arm, specializes in facilitating business transformation events for corporate, nonprofit, and cultural leaders, further enhancing its mission to foster purpose-driven leadership.

Corro

Seed Round in 2020
Corro is an e-commerce retail platform that offers horse care products, industry expertise, and horse-inspired stories all under one roof. At Corro, they are taking the complicated out of horse care. It was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

Parade

Seed Round in 2019
Parade is an underwear company that creates designer and eco-friendly fabrics undergarments. Their product is made of 85% recycled polyamide and all materials are Oeko-Tex certified, meaning they're free from harmful chemicals that pollute skin and environment, enabling users with all-day comfort. The company is based in Brooklyn, New York.

Studs

Seed Round in 2019
Studs is focused on transforming the ear piercing experience by offering both online and offline services that promote self-expression and individuality. The company aims to modernize the traditional mall piercing environment, providing a safe and healthy experience for customers. Studs employs a team of skilled professionals who are dedicated to delivering personalized ear piercing services and a wide selection of ear jewelry. By celebrating the uniqueness of each individual, Studs seeks to make ear piercing accessible and enjoyable, encouraging customers to embrace their identity through their personal style.

Studio

Series B in 2019
Studio operates a connected fitness platform that streams live and on-demand classes to users in their homes through a sleek, responsive display. The system personalizes content in real-time by utilizing user feedback and biometric data, allowing access to a diverse range of classes, including cardio, strength training, and yoga. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, Studio aims to enhance the fitness experience by combining technology with user engagement to promote a healthier lifestyle.

Otherland

Seed Round in 2019
Otherland is a direct-to-consumer company that specializes in manufacturing scented candles. Established in 2017 and based in Brooklyn, New York, the brand focuses on creating products that enhance the ambiance of homes through unique fragrances. Otherland retails its candles online via its website, aiming to provide customers with an expressive and immersive sensory experience.

Havenly

Series C in 2019
Havenly, Inc. specializes in providing online interior design services that cater to a diverse range of budgets. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with an additional location in Boston, Massachusetts, Havenly connects users with professional interior designers who create personalized designs based on individual style and space. Clients complete online style surveys and can upload photos of their spaces for consultation. Following the design process, users can purchase furniture and decorative items directly through Havenly's platform, which features a wide selection from numerous retailers at competitive prices. The company is recognized as a leading player in the online interior design market, working with a large network of vetted designers across the United States.

LeafLink

Series B in 2019
LeafLink, Inc. is a business-to-business e-commerce platform designed to facilitate wholesale activities within the cannabis industry. Established in 2015 and headquartered in New York, LeafLink connects cannabis brands and retailers, providing tools to streamline ordering and improve communication. The platform includes features such as a centralized sales engine, customer relationship management (CRM) capabilities, and order management tools, allowing users to manage their inventory, track orders, and enhance brand visibility effectively. With access available 24/7 across various devices, LeafLink serves over 1,200 brands and 3,500 retailers across 22 territories in the U.S. and Canada. The company also maintains offices in major cities including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver, Austin, and Toronto, reinforcing its role as the industry standard for wholesale management in the cannabis sector.

Morty

Series A in 2019
Morty is on a mission to revolutionize the outdated mortgage industry by letting people shop, compare, and close on any mortgage from any lender, completely online. Purchasing a home is the largest, most important financial transaction of most people’s lives. They believe getting a mortgage should be just as simple, modern, and transparent as buying anything else online. We’re building the first-ever, fully digital marketplace to make this possible - like Kayak, but for mortgages.

Morty

Series A in 2019
Morty is on a mission to revolutionize the outdated mortgage industry by letting people shop, compare, and close on any mortgage from any lender, completely online. Purchasing a home is the largest, most important financial transaction of most people’s lives. They believe getting a mortgage should be just as simple, modern, and transparent as buying anything else online. We’re building the first-ever, fully digital marketplace to make this possible - like Kayak, but for mortgages.

Augmentir

Seed Round in 2019
Augmentir, Inc. develops and designs an augmented operations platform. the solutions include industry, manufacturing, third party service, and service. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania.

WAVE Meditation

Seed Round in 2019
WAVE Meditation Inc. develops and offers subscription based mobile application software and manufactures connected foam cushion for at-home meditation. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

Sweet Reason Beverage

Seed Round in 2019
Sweet Reason Beverage Co. is a New York-based company that specializes in producing CBD-infused sparkling water. The company offers a selection of naturally flavored beverages, including Grapefruit, Cucumber Mint, and Strawberry Lavender. Each 12 oz bottle contains CO2-extracted CBD sourced from organic hemp grown in Colorado. Sweet Reason's products are designed to be health-conscious, containing no sugar, sweeteners, sodium, carbohydrates, or artificial ingredients, and are only five calories per serving. The beverages are available through various retail and online platforms, primarily in New York.

Clause

Series A in 2019
Clause is the digital contracting platform. The Platform and API enables contracts to be connected to real-time data from APIs, enterprise systems, and distributed ledgers. The company's mission is to transition contracts from static, natural language, documents to dynamic, digital, documents that integrate with an organization's technology infrastructure such as accounting, payments, HR, communications, IoT, and much more. It delivers an unprecedented level of speed, integration, and automation to the business world. Clause was founded in 2016 and is HQ'd in New York.

MainVest

Seed Round in 2019
MainVest is an investment platform that provides small businesses with an alternative means of accessing capital. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Salem, Massachusetts, it focuses on connecting local businesses seeking growth or startup funding with community investors. The platform operates a regulation crowdfunding portal that enables community members to invest in local businesses through revenue-backed securities, fostering economic growth and aligning incentives for both investors and entrepreneurs. By facilitating these connections, MainVest aims to empower small businesses and stimulate local economies.

Air

Seed Round in 2019
Air brings your content and collaborators together in a space designed for visual work. By giving your team back those hours previously lost each day on menial tasks, Air not only fundamentally changes team efficiency, but also enables more moments of creativity. Air was designed by creators for creators with the hopes of getting more people involved in your brand experience.

Camp

Series A in 2019
Camp is a retail concept for kids and their parents, offering a rotating selection of toys and other goods alongside experiences like cooking and craft classes. It combines merchandise, play, and media throughout its stores to create an enriching and fun experience for kids and grown-ups. They offer an entirely new experience with each visit, CAMP rotates its theme every 8 -12 weeks.

Block Renovation

Series A in 2019
Block Renovation is a renovation platform that combines architect-grade design, construction labor, and materials into a streamlined renovation experience. Block’s mission is to give homeowners a better way to improve the spaces they live in, and to give contractors a better way to work. Founded by Koda Wang and Luke Sherwin, Block simplifies a complex and convoluted process and delivers an intuitive experience for completing a beautiful home renovation.

Small Door

Seed Round in 2019
Small Door provides veterinary services that are elevated, customer-centric, and hospitality-infused. The company provides superior care, unrivaled transparency, and tech-enabled convenience to help pets and pet parents live better lives together. Founded in 2017, Small Door is headquartered in New York.

Kangaroo

Series A in 2019
Kangaroo is an electronics company specializing in home security systems that are designed to be simple, affordable, and app-enabled. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York, the company aims to enhance safety by providing flexible security solutions that alert users to potential theft or external intrusions. Their self-contained alarm devices notify homeowners instantly of unwanted intrusions, ensuring that proper authorities can be informed if necessary. Additionally, Kangaroo prioritizes data security and privacy, taking extra measures to protect user information while striving to create a safer living environment.

Blockdaemon

Seed Round in 2019
Blockdaemon is a blockchain deployment facilitator that manages nodes and payment rails for blockchain networks. Their solution is fully portable, it allows its user to switch networks and chains with the click of a button, so they don't have to worry about picking the perfect network configuration from day one. They support the blockchain developer ecosystem with best-of-breed dev-ops advise. Blockdaemon was incorporated in 2017 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York.

Splice

Series C in 2019
Splice designs and develops a technology platform for music creators streamlines the fragmented process of creating and sharing music. It also provides artists with means to connect with fans and other artists to solicit feedback throughout every step of the process. The company was founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York City.

Fi

Series A in 2019
Barking Labs Corp., doing business as Fi, offers a GPS (Global Positioning System) enabled dog collar. The company develops a dog collar that provides pet activity tracking through a mobile application for pet parents. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Brooklyn, New York.

By Humankind

Seed Round in 2019
by Humankind is a direct-to-consumer personal care brand dedicated to reducing our global dependence on single-use plastic in the products we use every day. Offering revolutionary products that take a more responsible approach to your body and our planet, the brand’s refillable deodorant, mouthwash tablets, and shampoo bar offer clean-ingredient, scientifically advanced solutions to reduce single-use plastic waste by 90 percent or more when compared to current market offerings. The brand’s refill model is designed to measure the collective impact of the by Humankind community over time, making one small step for you, one giant step by Humankind.

Augury

Series C in 2019
Augury Inc. is a technology company that develops a software platform designed to enhance predictive maintenance strategies for facility owners and service providers. Founded in 2011 and based in New York, Augury offers a Diagnostics-as-a-Service solution, allowing maintenance staff to conduct diagnostics on HVAC and other machinery. Its Predictive Maintenance solution determines maintenance needs based on the actual condition of equipment, thereby preventing potential failures. The company also provides an online management platform that monitors equipment status and aids in maintenance decision-making, alongside Augury Halo, a cloud-based solution for industrial and commercial facilities. Augury serves various industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and facility management, by leveraging advances in sensor technology and artificial intelligence to deliver insights into machinery health and performance. This enables clients to optimize maintenance practices and enhance operational reliability. The company has established a strategic partnership with Grundfos to further its impact in the field.

Fishbowl

Seed Round in 2019
Fishbowl operates as a dual-focused business, providing a social networking platform and a marketing and analytics service for the restaurant industry. The social networking aspect connects professionals across various fields, such as law, finance, and technology, facilitating candid discussions about workplace topics and career advice in a supportive environment. Meanwhile, Fishbowl’s marketing and analytics software serves the restaurant sector by offering tools for promotions, menu optimization, and customer relationship management. This service helps restaurants enhance guest experiences and make informed, data-driven decisions to boost profitability. Both facets of the business emphasize engagement and support, catering to the needs of professionals and restaurants alike.

Braindrop

Pre Seed Round in 2019
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Block Renovation

Seed Round in 2018
Block Renovation is a renovation platform that combines architect-grade design, construction labor, and materials into a streamlined renovation experience. Block’s mission is to give homeowners a better way to improve the spaces they live in, and to give contractors a better way to work. Founded by Koda Wang and Luke Sherwin, Block simplifies a complex and convoluted process and delivers an intuitive experience for completing a beautiful home renovation.

K Health

Series B in 2018
K Health, Inc. develops and provides a health application that provides personalized and data-driven information about their symptoms and health. The company was formerly known as Kang Health, Inc. and changed its name to K Health, Inc. in November 2018. K Health, Inc. was incorporated in 2016 and is based in New York, New York with an additional office in Israel.

Heyday

Series A in 2018
Heyday is a consumer-focused business that operates an online platform for brands in digital marketplaces, helping them enhance their eCommerce presence. Founded in 2020 and based in San Francisco, the company aims to support sellers in reaching new heights within the marketplace landscape. Additionally, Heyday Wellness, established in 2015 and located in New York, specializes in customized skincare services, offering tailored facial treatments that include deep cleansing, skin analysis, exfoliation, extractions, hydration, and SPF protection. The wellness segment also features a range of skincare products such as beauty creams, lotions, and wipes available through both physical stores and online channels. Together, these offerings position Heyday as a versatile player in the beauty and skincare industry.

Prose

Series B in 2018
Prose is a custom hair care brand that offers consumers freshly-made products to meet their unique hair and scalp needs. Consumers take a holistic consultation about their hair type and texture, lifestyle habits, environmental exposure (pollution, UV, humidity, hard water and wind) and even diet and stress levels. Each custom formula also accounts for personal preferences, whether they are vegan, gluten or opt for fragrance-free, and is made-to-order in their NYC lab. Prose is available nationwide via prose.com and through select stylists.

Spatial

Seed Round in 2018
Spatial Systems, Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2016 that offers an augmented workplace platform designed to enhance collaboration and productivity. The platform enables users to conduct meetings using spatial audio and 3D telepresence, facilitating a more immersive interaction. It also allows for the sharing and organization of various digital content, such as 3D models, videos, documents, images, and websites, effectively transforming traditional work environments into dynamic digital workspaces. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, Spatial aims to empower individuals and organizations to unlock their creative potential and improve connectivity. The company has attracted investment from notable venture firms and angel investors, underscoring its innovative approach within the augmented reality and virtual reality sectors.

Uppercase

Seed Round in 2018
Uppercase is a modern retail solutions provider established in 2016 and headquartered in New York City. The company specializes in helping brands launch retail stores through a comprehensive suite of services that includes real estate, store build-outs, analytics, and staffing. Uppercase offers a marketplace for short-term retail space and tech-enabled stores in key locations such as New York City, Los Angeles, Toronto, and Vancouver. By integrating various aspects of the retail journey, Uppercase enables brands to effectively measure and enhance their retail presence, ensuring a successful entry into the market. The company serves both brands and real estate partners, focusing on data-driven alternatives to traditional retail real estate.

The Inside

Seed Round in 2018
The Inside is a home furnishings brand that unlocks your shortcut to a chic home, for every style and budget. We believe in the joy of decorating, and that creating the home of your dreams — and having a great time doing it — should be an accessible experience to everyone, not just a few. Our mission is to make furniture fun, with access to more design for more value. With a revolutionary and sustainable supply chain fueled by digital printing and made-to-order manufacturing, The Inside celebrates a wide range of colors, textures, and patterns — offering custom furniture for a cookie cutter price.

Even Financial

Series A in 2018
Founded in 2015, Even Financial is an NYC based fintech company focused on evolving how financial institutions connect with consumers and provide them the best product recommendations at the right moment, facilitating an on-demand and personalized customer acquisition experience across the entire financial services ecosystem. The Even platform serves as a trusted intermediary for financial institutions - including Prosper, Lending Club, and Marcus by Goldman Sachs - that helps find consumers and distribute their products digitally. Even’s industry-leading search, comparison, and recommendation API is an infrastructure layer that enables hundreds of diverse partners - including Credit.com, Transunion, Money Under 30, Credit Sesame, and The Penny Hoarder - to power comprehensive personal finance websites, mobile apps, and other offerings with a modern platform that is proven to accelerate customer acquisition through optimal product recommendations, lowering cost of acquisition and maximizing monetization. Even Financial is based in New York.

Klara

Series A in 2018
Klara’s end-to-end patient engagement platform enables healthcare organizations to easily communicate with patients, provide virtual care, collaborate as a team, and automate many front-desk tasks. Thousands of healthcare teams across more than 40 specialties use Klara to make their workflows more efficient, deliver an exceptional patient experience across the entire care journey, and grow their patient volume.