Lightbank

Lightbank is a venture capital firm based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2010. It specializes in early-stage investments across various sectors, including artificial intelligence, consumer products, enterprise solutions, healthcare, cryptocurrency, fintech, and climate technology. Lightbank focuses on pre-seed, seed, and Series A funding rounds, typically making initial investments ranging from $250,000 to $5 million. With approximately $700 million in assets under management, the firm has backed over 150 companies, including notable names such as Tempus, Udemy, Fiverr, and Boom Supersonic. As a Registered Investment Adviser, Lightbank aims to identify and support innovative companies that have the potential to drive significant growth and transformation in their respective industries.

Mike Mauceri

CFO

Eric Ong

Partner

William Pescatello

General Partner

Jyothi Vallurupalli

Associate

206 past transactions

Wendy

Pre Seed Round in 2025
Wendy is pioneering a new era of storytelling with its app, designed to bring the excitement back to reading for kids.

Justpoint

Series A in 2025
Justpoint is an artificial intelligence-driven platform that connects individuals seeking personal injury litigation with appropriate attorneys and resources. By employing predictive analytics, Justpoint enhances transparency and efficiency in the process of identifying qualified litigators, moving away from traditional advertising methods. The platform assists law firms by managing back-office tasks and streamlining the discovery process, allowing attorneys to quickly assess the merits of claims and achieve optimal outcomes. With a network of over 1,000 law firms and access to more than 300,000 historical claims across 33 states, Justpoint aims to improve access to justice while facilitating better matches between plaintiffs and legal representation.

1up

Seed Round in 2025
1up, based in New York City, provides an AI-driven platform designed to streamline the sales process by enabling teams to quickly answer sales questions, respond to RFPs, and complete security questionnaires. With over $8 million in funding, 1up is utilized by prominent companies like WalkMe, Gladly, and Deliveroo, enhancing their sales efficiency significantly. The platform also offers competitive intelligence capabilities, allowing organizations to gather insights on competitors’ activities, thereby reducing manual efforts across product, sales, and marketing teams. This functionality not only accelerates the sales cycle but also positions companies to secure competitive deals more effectively.

Claim

Series A in 2024
Claim operates a social shopping application designed to enhance brand discovery for consumers, particularly targeting Gen Z. The platform allows brands to engage directly in customer acquisition through weekly promotional events known as Drops, which showcase new products. Users can earn rewards such as cash-back, exclusive event access, and free merchandise simply by shopping at their favorite brands. Additionally, Claim encourages social interaction by enabling users to share benefits with friends through gifting and trading rewards. This approach aims to create a fun and engaging shopping experience that connects consumers with brands in a meaningful way.

Keeper

Pre Seed Round in 2024
1 in 4 Keeper first dates lead to long-term relationships. 1 in 7 to marriage. Real human matchmakers, guided by AI and relationship psychology.

Allegro Energy

Series A in 2024
Allegro Energy is a developer of energy storage technology focus on sustainable solutions for a zero carbon economy.

Hark

Seed Round in 2024
Hark is a New York-based startup focused on enhancing customer experience through its innovative customer service platform. The platform enables customers to submit text, photo, or video messages detailing their issues. Utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning, Hark transcribes these video submissions into tickets for the service team. This approach aims to streamline the authentication process and improve resolution rates, allowing organizations to address customer concerns more effectively and efficiently. By integrating video into the customer journey, Hark seeks to create a more engaging and productive interaction between customers and organizations.

Pinch

Seed Round in 2024
Pinch operates on-demand cosmetic injection platform for cosmetic procedures, offering consultation, scheduling, and booking at home, office, or hotel, with medically trained nurse practitioners for convenience and privacy. Pinch offers a convenient, non-invasive approach to beauty, focusing on clinical data and proven treatments, suitable for both humans and pets.

Aropha

Seed Round in 2024
Aropha is a product testing laboratory focused on advancing biodegradability testing through the application of automation and artificial intelligence. The company offers a range of standard and customized biodegradability tests designed to measure the biochemical processes involved when microorganisms break down various materials. By leveraging innovative technologies, Aropha enhances the efficiency and reproducibility of its testing services, making them cost-effective and accessible. This high-throughput, on-demand approach enables clients to accelerate the development of biodegradable materials, streamlining the testing process to meet the growing demand for environmentally friendly solutions.

1up

Pre Seed Round in 2023
1up, based in New York City, provides an AI-driven platform designed to streamline the sales process by enabling teams to quickly answer sales questions, respond to RFPs, and complete security questionnaires. With over $8 million in funding, 1up is utilized by prominent companies like WalkMe, Gladly, and Deliveroo, enhancing their sales efficiency significantly. The platform also offers competitive intelligence capabilities, allowing organizations to gather insights on competitors’ activities, thereby reducing manual efforts across product, sales, and marketing teams. This functionality not only accelerates the sales cycle but also positions companies to secure competitive deals more effectively.

Blueprint

Series A in 2023
Blueprint is an AI-driven platform designed to enhance mental healthcare by supporting therapists in their practice. The platform automates the creation of progress notes and smart treatment plans, while also offering actionable insights throughout the therapeutic process. By focusing on measurement-based mental healthcare, Blueprint provides tools such as data-driven assessments, worksheets, and interventions that streamline the therapeutic experience. This approach reduces administrative burdens for clinicians, allowing them to deliver more efficient and personalized care to their clients. Blueprint's mission is to empower therapists through innovative, AI-assisted solutions that enhance the quality of mental health services.

AllFly

Seed Round in 2023
AllFly is a travel technology platform focused on facilitating group flight bookings. It offers an online booking system that allows travel planners and group customers to compare flight schedules from various airlines and manage their travel arrangements efficiently in one location. The platform features an interactive marketplace where airlines and hotels can connect with potential clients. It utilizes artificial intelligence to provide instant quotes, thereby reducing waiting times for customers and streamlining the booking process for airlines. AllFly aims to simplify the complexities of group travel planning while enhancing the overall experience for its users.

Bacarai

Seed Round in 2023
Bacarai creates an online marketplace for group airfare. It provides travelers the ability to shop, purchase, and manage group trips online. The company's offerings include an online meeting place where airlines and hotels can interact with potential buyers, who are provided instant quotes using artificial intelligence bots, enabling passengers to get lower wait times and airlines to save time and money. It was founded in 2018 and is based in Orlando, Florida.

Stride

Seed Round in 2023
Stride is the cumulation of research, experience, and learning from Aaron Levy's work over the last 10 years with over 10,000 leaders.

Paytient

Series B in 2023
Paytient is a financial platform designed to enhance healthcare decision-making by facilitating payment options for medical expenses. The company offers solutions such as the Health Payment Account (HPA) and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan, which can be integrated with various health insurance plans. These payment methods empower users to manage their healthcare costs more effectively, encouraging timely treatment and reducing financial stress. By promoting the adoption of deductible health plans, Paytient aims to serve 25 million individuals and 6,000 enterprise clients, including prominent employers and insurers. The platform has garnered positive feedback, reflected in its high Net Promoter Score and strong ratings on Trustpilot.

Neatleaf

Seed Round in 2023
Sustainable agriculture with optimal yields through data-driven understanding and comprehensive automation for everyone.

Stride

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Stride is the cumulation of research, experience, and learning from Aaron Levy's work over the last 10 years with over 10,000 leaders.

SparkPlug

Series A in 2022
SparkPlug provides performance management software specifically designed for the cannabis retail industry. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, the company focuses on enhancing sales effectiveness at the point of sale. Its platform allows retailers and brands to incentivize retail salespeople through gamified commissions, contests, and personalized goals. Key features include point-of-sale integrations, automated sales reporting, commission tracking, and customizable prizes and rewards. By offering tools that motivate and engage sales employees, SparkPlug enables retailers to drive revenue and improve customer service in a competitive market.

Hello Divorce

Seed Round in 2022
Hello Divorce is an online platform designed to streamline the divorce process by offering self-service tools and integrated expert assistance. The platform utilizes artificial intelligence and conditional logic to guide individuals through their divorce, enabling them to complete the process in approximately one-third of the time and at a fraction of the typical cost. Clients benefit from personalized divorce plans, strategy sessions with divorce lawyers, and maneuvering sessions, all aimed at providing a quicker, more equitable, and less stressful experience. By combining technology with accessible legal and financial services, Hello Divorce seeks to address the inefficiencies and high costs traditionally associated with divorce proceedings.

Retrievables

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Retrievables is a B2B marketplace designed to facilitate the recovery of delinquent accounts for businesses by connecting them with collections law firms and agencies. The platform allows companies to post their outstanding debts, enabling legal professionals to offer their collection services. This approach not only aids businesses in recovering owed funds but also provides law firms with new opportunities for engagement. By streamlining the collections process, Retrievables enhances operational efficiency for companies while supporting the growth of the legal collections industry.

VineSight

Seed Round in 2022
VineSight uses content-agnostic AI to identify suspicious share patterns whether it’s spread by tweets, posts, deepfakes, videos, or memes. With VineSight customized solutions, users can respond quickly to toxic attacks while maintaining control of their brand's story. VineSight's AI-powered technology provides precise, all-encompassing protection across social media platforms and online forums, allowing for rapid mitigation of reputational threats.

Campus Ink - NIL Store

Seed Round in 2022
Campus Ink is a merch platform designed specifically for students and athletes. It is a licensed, open platform where college athletes can finally earn the money they deserve.

Hark

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Hark is a New York-based startup focused on enhancing customer experience through its innovative customer service platform. The platform enables customers to submit text, photo, or video messages detailing their issues. Utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning, Hark transcribes these video submissions into tickets for the service team. This approach aims to streamline the authentication process and improve resolution rates, allowing organizations to address customer concerns more effectively and efficiently. By integrating video into the customer journey, Hark seeks to create a more engaging and productive interaction between customers and organizations.

Manymoons

Seed Round in 2022
Manymoons is a pioneering circular retailer in the United States, focused on providing ethically produced children's clothing. The company aims to disrupt the traditional linear retail model by promoting sustainable practices that save money, reduce landfill waste, and enhance the efficiency of the children's clothing supply chain. Manymoons offers stylish, durable, and chemical-free garments, ensuring that parents can purchase high-quality products while supporting ethical manufacturing practices. Through its innovative approach, Manymoons addresses both environmental concerns and consumer needs in the children's apparel market.

86 Repairs

Series A in 2022
86 Repairs is a Chicago-based software company that offers a subscription platform for managing the entire repair process for restaurant groups. Founded in 2018, the company provides a comprehensive maintenance management solution that covers equipment repairs for appliances such as ice machines, dishwashers, and ovens. With 24/7 support from a team of experts, 86 Repairs helps restaurant owners streamline their operations by relieving them of repair-related burdens, allowing them to concentrate on customer service. The platform delivers actionable insights to enhance back-of-house operations and ensures complete management of the service process, thereby improving efficiency and reducing downtime for restaurants.

Felux

Series A in 2022
Felux is a business-to-business marketplace and supply chain platform focused on the mining industry. The company provides a variety of services, including procurement solutions and supply chain management, facilitating the buying and selling of industrial products. Its platform enables users to source, procure, ship, finance, and analyze transactions related to steel, all in one location. This comprehensive approach allows suppliers to digitize their operations and manage their selling and distribution processes efficiently.

Showrunner

Seed Round in 2022
Showrunner provides technology to power the future of film &TV production.

Pyka

Series A in 2022
Pyka, Inc. is a startup based in Oakland, California, that specializes in the development of autonomous electric aircraft for agricultural and cargo applications. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on creating innovative solutions that enhance safety, affordability, and accessibility in aviation. Pyka's aircraft are designed for precision spraying in agriculture, allowing for effective chemical application over diverse terrains while minimizing environmental impact. The technology incorporates advanced flight controllers and onboard sensors to ensure accuracy and efficiency in operations. Additionally, the aircraft can be utilized for cargo transportation, particularly in remote or challenging areas, showcasing their versatility. Through its commitment to sustainability and technological advancement, Pyka aims to transform traditional practices in crop protection and logistics.

GamerGains

Seed Round in 2022
GamerGains Labs is the first-ever token and cryptocurrency-based play and earn platform serving traditional gamers – a community of hundreds of millions of people around the world that enjoy playing on PCs and consoles such as Xbox and PlayStation. Offering an easy-to-use interface, the innovative platform will allow members to earn crypto with confidence through an automated contest lifecycle, which is impartial, transparent, and features instant payout settlement.

Justpoint

Seed Round in 2022
Justpoint is an artificial intelligence-driven platform that connects individuals seeking personal injury litigation with appropriate attorneys and resources. By employing predictive analytics, Justpoint enhances transparency and efficiency in the process of identifying qualified litigators, moving away from traditional advertising methods. The platform assists law firms by managing back-office tasks and streamlining the discovery process, allowing attorneys to quickly assess the merits of claims and achieve optimal outcomes. With a network of over 1,000 law firms and access to more than 300,000 historical claims across 33 states, Justpoint aims to improve access to justice while facilitating better matches between plaintiffs and legal representation.

Elevent

Seed Round in 2022
Elevent operates a marketplace that facilitates the connection between service providers and companies to create engaging virtual and in-person experiences. The platform specializes in team-building activities, client engagement initiatives, and remote celebrations, simplifying the event planning process. By allowing managers to easily select, book, and manage various events and gifts, Elevent enhances employee engagement and strengthens client relationships. The company's focus is on delivering memorable experiences that foster trust and connections within organizations.

Leap

Series B in 2022
Leap Services, Inc. operates a retail-as-a-service platform designed to enhance the retail sector. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Leap enables brands to establish retail stores in optimal locations under favorable terms. The platform encompasses all facets of store development and operations, including physical space management, staffing, and technological infrastructure. This comprehensive approach allows consumer brands to accelerate growth and enhance customer engagement through a seamless omnichannel experience. Leap operates retail stores in major cities such as New York City, San Francisco, Chicago, and Miami, positioning itself as a vital partner for high-growth brands seeking to thrive in the evolving retail landscape.

CarbonCapture

Series A in 2021
CarbonCapture is a climate technology company focused on developing direct air capture (DAC) machines designed to extract carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. By utilizing innovative molecular sieves, affordable renewable energy sources, and sophisticated AI controls, CarbonCapture aims to create efficient systems that can scale effectively to address climate change. The company's solutions enable clients to deploy machinery that significantly reduces carbon emissions, contributing to the global effort of reversing environmental damage and promoting a sustainable future.

Felux

Seed Round in 2021
Felux is a business-to-business marketplace and supply chain platform focused on the mining industry. The company provides a variety of services, including procurement solutions and supply chain management, facilitating the buying and selling of industrial products. Its platform enables users to source, procure, ship, finance, and analyze transactions related to steel, all in one location. This comprehensive approach allows suppliers to digitize their operations and manage their selling and distribution processes efficiently.

Elevent

Seed Round in 2021
Elevent operates a marketplace that facilitates the connection between service providers and companies to create engaging virtual and in-person experiences. The platform specializes in team-building activities, client engagement initiatives, and remote celebrations, simplifying the event planning process. By allowing managers to easily select, book, and manage various events and gifts, Elevent enhances employee engagement and strengthens client relationships. The company's focus is on delivering memorable experiences that foster trust and connections within organizations.

Hello Divorce

Seed Round in 2021
Hello Divorce is an online platform designed to streamline the divorce process by offering self-service tools and integrated expert assistance. The platform utilizes artificial intelligence and conditional logic to guide individuals through their divorce, enabling them to complete the process in approximately one-third of the time and at a fraction of the typical cost. Clients benefit from personalized divorce plans, strategy sessions with divorce lawyers, and maneuvering sessions, all aimed at providing a quicker, more equitable, and less stressful experience. By combining technology with accessible legal and financial services, Hello Divorce seeks to address the inefficiencies and high costs traditionally associated with divorce proceedings.

Paytient

Series A in 2021
Paytient is a financial platform designed to enhance healthcare decision-making by facilitating payment options for medical expenses. The company offers solutions such as the Health Payment Account (HPA) and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan, which can be integrated with various health insurance plans. These payment methods empower users to manage their healthcare costs more effectively, encouraging timely treatment and reducing financial stress. By promoting the adoption of deductible health plans, Paytient aims to serve 25 million individuals and 6,000 enterprise clients, including prominent employers and insurers. The platform has garnered positive feedback, reflected in its high Net Promoter Score and strong ratings on Trustpilot.

Neatleaf

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Sustainable agriculture with optimal yields through data-driven understanding and comprehensive automation for everyone.

Freede

Funding Round in 2021
Freede is a company based in Marble Falls, Texas, established in 2019, that focuses on developing strategies to help individuals reduce and eliminate their debt. It provides a comprehensive range of debt repayment, reduction, and elimination services aimed at improving financial health. Freede operates a debt resolution platform that seeks to transform interactions between the credit and collection industry and consumers. The platform includes a social media analytics module and consumer dashboard, along with analytics tools that identify the best times to engage with clients and present tailored repayment options. This innovative approach aims to facilitate debt resolution and enhance financial well-being for both consumers and agencies.

Paytient

Venture Round in 2020
Paytient is a financial platform designed to enhance healthcare decision-making by facilitating payment options for medical expenses. The company offers solutions such as the Health Payment Account (HPA) and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan, which can be integrated with various health insurance plans. These payment methods empower users to manage their healthcare costs more effectively, encouraging timely treatment and reducing financial stress. By promoting the adoption of deductible health plans, Paytient aims to serve 25 million individuals and 6,000 enterprise clients, including prominent employers and insurers. The platform has garnered positive feedback, reflected in its high Net Promoter Score and strong ratings on Trustpilot.

A.M. Money

Seed Round in 2020
A.M. Money provides no co-signer low-cost, and flexible college financing to help students finance their college education. They know that money is the predominant reason why someone will or will not graduate from college. They have experienced this first hand, and created the student loan product that they wished was available when they were going through college.

Blueprint

Seed Round in 2020
Blueprint is an AI-driven platform designed to enhance mental healthcare by supporting therapists in their practice. The platform automates the creation of progress notes and smart treatment plans, while also offering actionable insights throughout the therapeutic process. By focusing on measurement-based mental healthcare, Blueprint provides tools such as data-driven assessments, worksheets, and interventions that streamline the therapeutic experience. This approach reduces administrative burdens for clinicians, allowing them to deliver more efficient and personalized care to their clients. Blueprint's mission is to empower therapists through innovative, AI-assisted solutions that enhance the quality of mental health services.

CancerIQ

Series A in 2020
CancerIQ is a precision health technology company that provides a platform designed to assist healthcare providers in identifying and managing patients at high risk for cancer. The platform features predictive analytics and screening tools to help clinicians detect at-risk patients early. It includes a comprehensive library of evidence-based guidelines and risk models, which aids providers in interpreting data and guiding patients toward appropriate genetic testing, screening, and treatment interventions. Additionally, CancerIQ offers a digital genetic test ordering system and patient management tools, enhancing clinician efficiency and improving patient outcomes by facilitating early cancer detection and adherence to evidence-based care strategies.

Leap

Venture Round in 2020
Leap Services, Inc. operates a retail-as-a-service platform designed to enhance the retail sector. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Leap enables brands to establish retail stores in optimal locations under favorable terms. The platform encompasses all facets of store development and operations, including physical space management, staffing, and technological infrastructure. This comprehensive approach allows consumer brands to accelerate growth and enhance customer engagement through a seamless omnichannel experience. Leap operates retail stores in major cities such as New York City, San Francisco, Chicago, and Miami, positioning itself as a vital partner for high-growth brands seeking to thrive in the evolving retail landscape.

Extend

Series A in 2019
Extend is an API first company that allows any merchant to offer extended warranties and protection plans, both online and offline, while also providing the merchant's end customers with a vastly improved and modern support experience that eliminates many of the issues customers face today with legacy underwriters. Their intelligent decision engine uses machine learning to optimize warranty offers in real-time, thereby improving warranty and cart conversions and generating the most revenue for the merchant. Extend platform is integrated into leading eCommerce solutions including Shopify, Magento, Salesforce Commerce Cloud, BigCommerce, and others so that they can be up and running quickly, with no technical requirements. They also provide custom API integrations for larger merchants who have their own eCommerce platform. It stores all the details of an individual's product purchase and warranty plan for them, while also assisting throughout the claim process to create a seamless experience from start to finish. It was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Remote Year

Series B in 2019
Remote Year, Inc. is a company that curates work and travel programs for professionals seeking to explore the world without leaving their jobs. Founded in 2015 and based in Dover, Delaware, Remote Year enables digital nomads to spend a year working and traveling across 12 cities globally, including locations in Europe, Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Participants travel with a community of up to 75 individuals, spending one month in each city while engaging with local cultures and business ecosystems. The company provides essential services such as co-working spaces, accommodations, transportation, and various community activities, including professional workshops, guest speakers, and volunteer opportunities. Through these experiences, Remote Year fosters lifelong personal and professional relationships among its members while allowing them to work remotely and immerse themselves in diverse environments.

A.M. Money

Pre Seed Round in 2019
A.M. Money provides no co-signer low-cost, and flexible college financing to help students finance their college education. They know that money is the predominant reason why someone will or will not graduate from college. They have experienced this first hand, and created the student loan product that they wished was available when they were going through college.

Paytient

Seed Round in 2019
Paytient is a financial platform designed to enhance healthcare decision-making by facilitating payment options for medical expenses. The company offers solutions such as the Health Payment Account (HPA) and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan, which can be integrated with various health insurance plans. These payment methods empower users to manage their healthcare costs more effectively, encouraging timely treatment and reducing financial stress. By promoting the adoption of deductible health plans, Paytient aims to serve 25 million individuals and 6,000 enterprise clients, including prominent employers and insurers. The platform has garnered positive feedback, reflected in its high Net Promoter Score and strong ratings on Trustpilot.

Blueprint

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Blueprint is an AI-driven platform designed to enhance mental healthcare by supporting therapists in their practice. The platform automates the creation of progress notes and smart treatment plans, while also offering actionable insights throughout the therapeutic process. By focusing on measurement-based mental healthcare, Blueprint provides tools such as data-driven assessments, worksheets, and interventions that streamline the therapeutic experience. This approach reduces administrative burdens for clinicians, allowing them to deliver more efficient and personalized care to their clients. Blueprint's mission is to empower therapists through innovative, AI-assisted solutions that enhance the quality of mental health services.

Clearcover

Series B in 2019
Clearcover, Inc. is a digital car insurance provider based in Chicago, Illinois, established in 2016. The company focuses on delivering affordable car insurance products through an online platform and agents, utilizing an API-first approach to enhance customer experience. Clearcover leverages advanced technology to streamline the insurance process, minimizing costs by avoiding expensive advertising, which allows them to offer better coverage at lower rates. The company's commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction has garnered recognition, including accolades from Glassdoor and Inc. Magazine for its workplace culture.

Extend

Seed Round in 2019
Extend is an API first company that allows any merchant to offer extended warranties and protection plans, both online and offline, while also providing the merchant's end customers with a vastly improved and modern support experience that eliminates many of the issues customers face today with legacy underwriters. Their intelligent decision engine uses machine learning to optimize warranty offers in real-time, thereby improving warranty and cart conversions and generating the most revenue for the merchant. Extend platform is integrated into leading eCommerce solutions including Shopify, Magento, Salesforce Commerce Cloud, BigCommerce, and others so that they can be up and running quickly, with no technical requirements. They also provide custom API integrations for larger merchants who have their own eCommerce platform. It stores all the details of an individual's product purchase and warranty plan for them, while also assisting throughout the claim process to create a seamless experience from start to finish. It was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Nubundle

Seed Round in 2018
Nubundle Inc. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in family planning and fertility services. The company offers a comprehensive platform that connects individuals with a network of experienced fertility experts and provides access to affordable fertility services, including lower-priced medications and financing options. By serving as an employee benefit, Nubundle enables employers to enhance their support for employees' family planning needs, offering live guidance and preferred pricing at clinics and pharmacies. Through its services, Nubundle aims to deliver clarity, confidence, and affordability in fertility care, thereby redefining the relationship between employers and families.

Upfort

Seed Round in 2018
Upfort is a cybersecurity and insurance platform that delivers comprehensive protection for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) against evolving cyber threats. The platform integrates various services, allowing organizations to manage their cybersecurity needs effectively. Upfort's software includes tools for phishing simulation, public Wi-Fi protection, inbox protection, and password management, alongside offering cyber liability insurance. This all-in-one solution enables clients to safeguard their business activities and address potential risks in today’s digital landscape.

SpotHero

Series C in 2018
SpotHero Inc. is a company that provides parking reservation services, allowing drivers to find, compare, and reserve discounted parking spots through its mobile application and website. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Detroit, Michigan, the company also operates in Toronto, Canada. SpotHero serves as a consumer marketplace for parking in North America, connecting users with various parking facilities, including lots, garages, and valet services. The platform facilitates data exchange and payment processing, streamlining the parking experience for customers.

Expel

Series B in 2018
Expel, Inc. is a managed security operations provider based in Herndon, Virginia, specializing in managed detection and response (MDR) services. Founded in 2016, the company offers a comprehensive security operations center (SOC)-as-a-service that monitors and responds to threats across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments. Expel's platform combines advanced technology with human expertise to quickly detect, analyze, and remediate security issues, including phishing, ransomware, and supply chain attacks. The Expel Workbench™ platform enhances collaboration by allowing customers to engage with live investigations and receive continuous updates, ensuring transparency throughout the security process. By filtering out false positives, Expel enables security teams to focus on strategic priorities rather than being overwhelmed by alerts, ultimately improving their overall security posture.

Carlease

Seed Round in 2018
Carlease is the premier, car leasing experience site, delivering expert, efficient and concierge-level service to help you find the right car, with the right offer, delivered to your door. With rapid technology advances and changing needs of buyers, leasing is quickly becoming the new path to vehicle ownership. Let our team of skilled, unbiased experts take the stress out of finding your next new car.

Level

Seed Round in 2017
Level is a neobank and mobile banking app that provides next-level banking for modern consumers consisting of an app, a cashback debit card called Level Debit Card, and an interest-bearing deposit account called Level Bank Account, offered through Evolve Bank & Trust, Member FDIC. The level is a product of Zero Financial.

Clearcover

Series A in 2017
Clearcover, Inc. is a digital car insurance provider based in Chicago, Illinois, established in 2016. The company focuses on delivering affordable car insurance products through an online platform and agents, utilizing an API-first approach to enhance customer experience. Clearcover leverages advanced technology to streamline the insurance process, minimizing costs by avoiding expensive advertising, which allows them to offer better coverage at lower rates. The company's commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction has garnered recognition, including accolades from Glassdoor and Inc. Magazine for its workplace culture.

Print Syndicate

Series B in 2017
Print Syndicate is an apparel and home goods company that offers its consumers access to timely, curated, and well-designed products that allow them to express who they are. The company's design team interprets and converts social trends into digital designs, which are then printed on objects including apparel, phone cases, and housewares. It was founded in 2012 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.

Gameflip

Venture Round in 2017
Gameflip is a technology company focused on creating a marketplace for gaming-related transactions, including NFTs, in-game items, gift cards, video games, and collectibles. Established in 2015, it has cultivated a community of 6 million members who have transacted over $120 million on its platform. Gameflip's marketplace is designed to facilitate safe and secure commerce among gamers, creators, brands, and developers, leveraging environmentally friendly blockchain technology to offer transparent ownership of digital assets without the complexities often associated with it. The platform enables transactions in both fiat and cryptocurrencies without the need for mining or gas fees, ensuring built-in regulatory compliance. Based in the San Jose Bay Area, Gameflip is supported by a range of investors from the gaming industry.

Ovia Health

Venture Round in 2016
Ovia Health offers a comprehensive maternity and family benefits solution that transforms the way women and families are supported throughout the parenthood journey. The company is formerly known as Ovuline is making healthcare a lifestyle. Its mobile apps, Ovia Fertility and Ovia Pregnancy, have helped millions of women start their families and live healthier lives.

Catalytic

Series A in 2016
Catalytic Inc. operates a cloud-based automation platform designed to streamline data processing tasks for businesses. Founded in 2015 and based in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Naperville, the company provides a solution that enables users to build an intelligent automation layer for processing data, documents, emails, and other systems. The platform allows for the automation of various tasks, including document generation, trigger responses, and data collection, while facilitating integration with existing systems through APIs and SFTP. Catalytic empowers business users to create process-driven solutions tailored to their needs, enhancing efficiency and productivity across organizations. Clients such as Bosch, Dentsu Aegis Network, and UL have leveraged Catalytic's capabilities to improve their operational efficiency, deliver better customer experiences, and increase profitability.

Level

Seed Round in 2016
Level is a neobank and mobile banking app that provides next-level banking for modern consumers consisting of an app, a cashback debit card called Level Debit Card, and an interest-bearing deposit account called Level Bank Account, offered through Evolve Bank & Trust, Member FDIC. The level is a product of Zero Financial.

ProSky

Seed Round in 2016
ProSky, Inc. is an HR SaaS platform based in Lehi, Utah, that offers a comprehensive solution for automating human resource activities. Founded in 2014, ProSky streamlines the processes of recruiting, hiring, and employee development by providing predictive intelligence and insights into candidates' and employees' aptitude, technical skills, and interpersonal abilities. Its platform enables companies across various industries, including technology, finance, consulting, retail, healthcare, and aviation, to effectively evaluate candidates and develop employees through structured succession pathways. By facilitating efficient recruitment, training, retention, and organizational growth, ProSky aims to help businesses cultivate diverse talent and foster a strong cultural fit within their workforce.

Expel

Series A in 2016
Expel, Inc. is a managed security operations provider based in Herndon, Virginia, specializing in managed detection and response (MDR) services. Founded in 2016, the company offers a comprehensive security operations center (SOC)-as-a-service that monitors and responds to threats across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments. Expel's platform combines advanced technology with human expertise to quickly detect, analyze, and remediate security issues, including phishing, ransomware, and supply chain attacks. The Expel Workbench™ platform enhances collaboration by allowing customers to engage with live investigations and receive continuous updates, ensuring transparency throughout the security process. By filtering out false positives, Expel enables security teams to focus on strategic priorities rather than being overwhelmed by alerts, ultimately improving their overall security posture.

RiskMatch

Seed Round in 2016
RiskMatch focuses on the development of web solutions that enable insurance intermediaries and underwriting partners to manage their portfolios and information, and obtain analytics. RiskMatch offers an insurance platform that assists brokerages and agencies to organize and manage their business processes, benchmark rates, and collect, store, and share information. The company provides their customers with training and support about their RiskMatch platform. RiskMatch was founded in 2013 and is based in Greenwich, Connecticut.

ARTA

Seed Round in 2016
ARTA is a logistics software and fulfillment service that specializes in automating shipping and fulfillment for valuable and collectible items. The company offers a digital platform and API designed to streamline the logistical processes for art, design, furniture, antiques, jewelry, watches, and other collectibles. By providing instant shipping costs for various item types, ARTA enables clients to optimize their operations, reduce overhead, and enhance the purchasing experience for their customers. Their focus is on delivering global white-glove logistics and services, catering to both online and offline sellers.

DRIVIN

Series A in 2016
DRIVIN is transforming the used-car industry by offering a comprehensive platform that enables car dealers to efficiently source, acquire, and market used vehicles. The company leverages data to access over 2 million quality used-car VINs across the nation, identifying vehicles that meet the specific quality standards of its dealer partners. DRIVIN manages the entire process on behalf of dealers, including purchasing, paperwork, titling, and transport. Additionally, the platform assists in marketing aged inventory to a network of over 23,000 dealers, enhancing visibility and sales opportunities. By streamlining operations, DRIVIN helps its partners increase profitability per vehicle, reduce resource expenditure, and improve overall lot performance.

Ionic

Series A in 2016
Ionic is a prominent player in enterprise app development, responsible for powering a significant portion of apps in app stores and thousands of critical enterprise applications. The company provides a platform that allows teams to create high-quality mobile, desktop, and web apps using standard web technologies with a single codebase. Ionic's offerings include an open-source mobile UI toolkit for building cross-platform applications, along with cloud-based delivery services that facilitate app development, publishing, and updates. The enterprise platform features pre-built solutions for essential mobile functionalities such as authentication, biometrics, and payments, as well as premium support and consulting services to assist teams throughout the development process. Additionally, Ionic is recognized for its open-source tools, including Capacitor, a cross-platform native runtime, and Stencil, a Web Component compiler that helps create custom component libraries for large enterprises. Ionic collaborates with numerous enterprise teams and boasts a vast developer community, positioning itself as one of the most productive app development platforms available.

Flywheel

Series A in 2016
Flywheel is a company based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, that focuses on developing tools for web designers and developers using WordPress. Founded in 2012, Flywheel's mission is to enhance the productivity of creatives by providing a range of well-designed products and resources. Its flagship offering is a user-friendly WordPress hosting platform, complemented by Local by Flywheel, a mobile application designed for efficient local development and management of WordPress sites. The company aims to create sleek and simple solutions that enable users to build, launch, and manage WordPress sites effectively. With a client base that includes small agencies and large enterprises, Flywheel has supported over 100,000 users in scaling their businesses on the WordPress platform.

Boom Supersonic

Seed Round in 2016
Boom Supersonic is a commercial airplane manufacturer focused on developing supersonic airliners with capacities ranging from 65 to 88 seats. The company aims to make supersonic passenger travel accessible and affordable, addressing the challenges associated with such technology. Its flagship aircraft, Overture, is designed to fly at speeds of Mach 2.2, enhancing the efficiency of long-distance travel. By incorporating advanced aerodynamics and engines, Boom Supersonic's aircraft are also capable of utilizing next-generation sustainable alternative fuels, promoting safety and sustainability in air travel. Ultimately, Boom Supersonic envisions a future where routine supersonic flights are available to a broad audience, significantly reducing travel time and costs.

Catalytic

Seed Round in 2016
Catalytic Inc. operates a cloud-based automation platform designed to streamline data processing tasks for businesses. Founded in 2015 and based in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Naperville, the company provides a solution that enables users to build an intelligent automation layer for processing data, documents, emails, and other systems. The platform allows for the automation of various tasks, including document generation, trigger responses, and data collection, while facilitating integration with existing systems through APIs and SFTP. Catalytic empowers business users to create process-driven solutions tailored to their needs, enhancing efficiency and productivity across organizations. Clients such as Bosch, Dentsu Aegis Network, and UL have leveraged Catalytic's capabilities to improve their operational efficiency, deliver better customer experiences, and increase profitability.

Fooda

Series B in 2016
Fooda is a provider of office lunch services used to offer workplace food programs that employees love and look forward to every day. Its services allow restaurants to partner with companies and office buildings to provide unique restaurant-based meal services and top-rated restaurants who visit and serve in the office lobby or company breakroom ad enable employees to find delicious, authentic restaurants and enjoy them at work

Gameflip

Seed Round in 2015
Gameflip is a technology company focused on creating a marketplace for gaming-related transactions, including NFTs, in-game items, gift cards, video games, and collectibles. Established in 2015, it has cultivated a community of 6 million members who have transacted over $120 million on its platform. Gameflip's marketplace is designed to facilitate safe and secure commerce among gamers, creators, brands, and developers, leveraging environmentally friendly blockchain technology to offer transparent ownership of digital assets without the complexities often associated with it. The platform enables transactions in both fiat and cryptocurrencies without the need for mining or gas fees, ensuring built-in regulatory compliance. Based in the San Jose Bay Area, Gameflip is supported by a range of investors from the gaming industry.

Neumob

Series A in 2015
Neumob, Inc. specializes in application acceleration technology for mobile applications, providing developers and application owners with solutions to enhance app performance and reliability globally. The company's primary offering, the Neumob Accelerator, is a software development kit (SDK) that significantly reduces load times and app errors, achieving reductions of up to 90% in errors and timeouts. Utilizing a proprietary machine learning-driven protocol and advanced WAN acceleration features, the accelerator optimizes data traffic in real-time, ensuring efficient connectivity even on slower mobile networks such as 2G, 3G, and 4G. By integrating a simple two-line SDK, users gain immediate access to Neumob's extensive global acceleration network, enabling businesses to deliver faster, more reliable, and secure mobile applications to diverse audiences. Founded in 2014 and based in Sunnyvale, California, Neumob became a subsidiary of Cloudflare in November 2017.

Frank & Oak

Series C in 2015
Frank & Oak is an online menswear brand that focuses on offering premium clothing and accessories through a personalized shopping experience. Launched in February 2012, the company has developed a vertically integrated platform that combines design, manufacturing, and sales, allowing customers to easily shop for the latest trends. Each month, members receive a curated selection of clothing and accessories, along with style advice and personalized product recommendations. This approach has garnered significant growth and media attention, establishing Frank & Oak as a notable player in the fashion industry.

Zest Health App

Series A in 2015
Zest Health, LLC is a mobile healthcare solution provider based in Chicago, Illinois, incorporated in 2013. The company develops a comprehensive app that empowers users to navigate the healthcare system more effectively. Its platform includes features such as Talk to Me, which provides immediate access to medical experts; Schedule Me, for booking appointments; Inform Me, offering health information similar to WebMD; and Track Me, which stores electronic health records. Zest Health aims to help users make informed healthcare decisions by guiding them in selecting in-network providers, understanding service costs, managing appointments, and addressing claims and billing issues. Serving over 500,000 healthcare consumers, Zest partners with self-insured employers, third-party administrators, insurance brokers, and health plans to enhance access to healthcare resources and support preventative care and disease management programs.

Ovia Health

Venture Round in 2015
Ovia Health offers a comprehensive maternity and family benefits solution that transforms the way women and families are supported throughout the parenthood journey. The company is formerly known as Ovuline is making healthcare a lifestyle. Its mobile apps, Ovia Fertility and Ovia Pregnancy, have helped millions of women start their families and live healthier lives.

Neumob

Seed Round in 2015
Neumob, Inc. specializes in application acceleration technology for mobile applications, providing developers and application owners with solutions to enhance app performance and reliability globally. The company's primary offering, the Neumob Accelerator, is a software development kit (SDK) that significantly reduces load times and app errors, achieving reductions of up to 90% in errors and timeouts. Utilizing a proprietary machine learning-driven protocol and advanced WAN acceleration features, the accelerator optimizes data traffic in real-time, ensuring efficient connectivity even on slower mobile networks such as 2G, 3G, and 4G. By integrating a simple two-line SDK, users gain immediate access to Neumob's extensive global acceleration network, enabling businesses to deliver faster, more reliable, and secure mobile applications to diverse audiences. Founded in 2014 and based in Sunnyvale, California, Neumob became a subsidiary of Cloudflare in November 2017.

Classkick

Seed Round in 2015
Classkick is an online educational platform that enhances the teaching and learning experience by enabling teachers to create assignments that incorporate various media formats such as video, audio, text, and web content. The platform allows teachers to monitor individual student understanding in real-time and provides personalized feedback, facilitating a more effective learning environment. Students can privately request assistance and engage in peer-to-peer feedback, promoting collaboration and support among classmates. By focusing on real-time interactions and individualized guidance, Classkick aims to improve student learning outcomes and empower educators.

Ionic

Venture Round in 2015
Ionic is a prominent player in enterprise app development, responsible for powering a significant portion of apps in app stores and thousands of critical enterprise applications. The company provides a platform that allows teams to create high-quality mobile, desktop, and web apps using standard web technologies with a single codebase. Ionic's offerings include an open-source mobile UI toolkit for building cross-platform applications, along with cloud-based delivery services that facilitate app development, publishing, and updates. The enterprise platform features pre-built solutions for essential mobile functionalities such as authentication, biometrics, and payments, as well as premium support and consulting services to assist teams throughout the development process. Additionally, Ionic is recognized for its open-source tools, including Capacitor, a cross-platform native runtime, and Stencil, a Web Component compiler that helps create custom component libraries for large enterprises. Ionic collaborates with numerous enterprise teams and boasts a vast developer community, positioning itself as one of the most productive app development platforms available.

Coffee Meets Bagel

Series A in 2015
Coffee Meets Bagel, Inc., founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, operates a curated online dating platform designed to facilitate meaningful connections. Launched in 2012, the service empowers women by allowing them to decide whom they wish to engage with among men who have expressed interest, thereby creating a more controlled dating experience. This approach aims to address the frustrations often associated with mobile dating, which can lead to superficial interactions and ghosting. By focusing on quality over quantity, Coffee Meets Bagel emphasizes the importance of serious relationships and encourages singles, particularly women, to invest their time and energy in potential partners who are genuinely interested in building lasting connections. The platform has successfully facilitated over one million dates and aims to inspire users to feel positive about their dating experiences.

Derby Games

Series A in 2015
Derby Games operates a prominent real money gaming platform that allows players across the United States to engage in online betting. The platform transforms traditional gambling into a social gaming experience, enabling participation from a broad audience. As a pari-mutuel Advanced Deposit Wagering service, Derby Games offers a legal and secure environment for online wagering, facilitated by Xpressbet's Multi-Jurisdictional Account Wagering Hub in Oregon. The platform, known for DerbyJackpot, features hundreds of races almost every day, with betting options starting as low as ten cents and potential winnings exceeding $10,000. Adults aged 18 and older (21 in some states) can legally access Derby Games in 37 states, contributing to its mission of fostering a large community of real money gamers in the U.S.

Navdy

Series A in 2015
The creator of the world’s first device for your car to let you Look Forward© while Staying Connected©, Navdy’s mission is to reinvent the driving experience. At Navdy, we set out to solve a complex problem with a beautifully simple solution. To create the type of product you get and immediately forget how you ever lived without it. We believe you should be able to do all the things you do everyday simply and easily from the driver’s seat. So we set out to make driving something you Look Forward© to again. Navdy is more than a piece of hardware and more than an app—it’s an experience, and one we hope you enjoy every time you get behind the wheel. To learn more, visit www.navdy.com.

Detective

Seed Round in 2014
Detective is a digital adoption platform aimed at enhancing the efficiency of software utilization within organizations. By addressing repetitive inquiries and streamlining the onboarding process, Detective significantly reduces training time for employees. The platform empowers teams by providing timely support and answers, thereby facilitating greater adoption of critical software tools. Additionally, it automates the sales research process, enabling users to improve outreach and cold call conversion rates. Trusted by a broad user base, Detective is focused on delivering practical solutions that enhance operational productivity and effectiveness.
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