Lightspeed Israel, established in 2006, is a venture capital firm based in Tel Aviv, Israel. It invests in seed, early, and later-stage companies across the information technology and TMT sectors. The firm focuses on supporting innovative Israeli startups, providing capital and strategic guidance to accelerate their growth. Lightspeed Israel typically invests between $2 million to $25 million per company, with a particular interest in enterprise, health, fintech, and consumer sectors. It manages multiple funds, including Lightspeed Venture Partners IX and Lightspeed India Partners I & II, to support its investment activities in Israel and India.
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Shaurya Aggarwal
Partner
Vaibhav Agrawal
Venture Partner
James Alcorn
Partner
Saqib Awan
Partner
Moritz Baier-Lentz
Partner and Head of Gaming
Mercedes Bent
Partner
Luke Beseda
Partner
Akshay Bhushan
Partner
Taggart Bonham
Partner
Guru Chahal
Partner
Yoni Cheifetz
Partner
Yoni Cheifetz
Partner
Sun Daniel
Partner
Amish Desai
Partner
Sebastian Duesterhoeft
Partner
Barry Eggers
Co-Founder and Partner
Sam Eisler
Partner
James Ephrati
Partner
Jack Fowler
Partner
Aaron Frank
Venture Partner
Adam Goldberg
Venture Partner
Globin Guo
Executive Director
Gaurav Gupta
Partner
David Gussarsky
Partner
Herry Han
Co-Founder and Partner
Lisa Han
Partner
Rob Horton JD
COO
Galym Imanbayev
Partner
Galym Imanbayev MD
Partner
Nnamdi Iregbulem
Partner
Raviraj Jain
Partner
Arif Janmohamed
Partner
Julie Kainz
Partner
Ansaf Kareem
Partner
Alex Kayyal
Partner
Dev Khare
Partner
Issac Kim
Partner
Will Kohler
Partner
Harsha Kumar
Associate Partner
Pinn Lawjindakul
Partner
Pachara Lawjindakul
Partner
Pachara Lawjindakul
Partner
Will Leas
Partner
Jeremy Liew
Partner
Connor Love
Partner
John Luongo
Venture Partner
Natalie Luu
Partner
Naveed Matinfar
Partner
Ravi Mhatre
Co-Founder and Partner
James Mi
Founding Partner
Andrew Moley
Operating Partner and CFO
Tal Morgenstern
Partner
Peter Nieh
Partner and Co-Founder
Justin Overdorff
Partner
Zac Pan
Associate Partner
Apoorva Pandhi
Associate
Krish Parikh
Partner of Business Services
Nicole Quinn
Partner
Adrian Nicholas Radu
Partner
Christopher Schaepe
Co-Founder
Alexander Schmitt
Partner
Shan Shan
Partner
Justin Shen
Partner
Justin Shen
Partner
Shuvi Shrivastava
Partner
Ishaan Preet Singh
Investor
Adam Smith
Partner
Bejul Somaia
Partner
Rahul Taneja
Partner
Alex Taussig
Partner
John Thompson
Venture Partner
Anoushka Vaswani
Partner
Rytis Vitkauskas
Partner
Jason Wang
Vice President
Nathan Wang
Vice President
Nathan Wu
Partner, Growth
Mark Xu
Partner
Cici Yang
Vice President
Jerry Ye
Partner, Data Platform
Haowei Zhai
Vice President
Issac Zhang
Vice President
Ju Zhang
Executive Director
Gavin Zhu
Partner
Hu Peipei
Investment Manager
Past deals in San Francisco Bay Area
Zocks
Series A in 2025
Zocks, established in 2022 and based in San Francisco, specializes in real-time video call insights and privacy. The company's core product is a communication management platform, which captures and analyzes industry-specific insights from client conversations. Key features include claim code tracking, data entry reduction, session insights, HIPAA compliance, and API references, helping clients streamline workflows and extract valuable data from conversations.
Zocks
Seed Round in 2024
Zocks, established in 2022 and based in San Francisco, specializes in real-time video call insights and privacy. The company's core product is a communication management platform, which captures and analyzes industry-specific insights from client conversations. Key features include claim code tracking, data entry reduction, session insights, HIPAA compliance, and API references, helping clients streamline workflows and extract valuable data from conversations.
ngrok
Series A in 2022
Ngrok is an API-first ingress-as-a-service platform founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California. It enables developers to quickly and securely expose local applications to the public internet through secure tunnels. By providing a simple and effective solution for creating public URLs that link to localhost servers, Ngrok helps streamline the development process, allowing developers to focus on writing quality software. The platform includes a free program that identifies local processes, establishes secure tunnels, and offers a web interface dashboard to monitor HTTP traffic. Its ease of use has made Ngrok a preferred tool among developers, earning recommendations from major technology companies such as Microsoft, GitHub, and Shopify. The company has received investments from notable venture firms, including Lightspeed Venture Partners and Coatue.
Fathom
Series B in 2022
Fathom Health, founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, provides artificial intelligence solutions aimed at streamlining the medical reimbursement process. The company has developed a coding automation platform that expedites medical coding practices by automatically reviewing incoming charts. In addition to this technology, Fathom offers full-service coding solutions and real-time comprehensive audits, allowing healthcare providers to enhance operational efficiency through automation. By leveraging AI, Fathom enables medical operators to optimize their coding processes, ultimately improving their business outcomes.
WorkOS
Series B in 2022
WorkOS, Inc. is a software development company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2019 by Michael Grinich. The company specializes in providing APIs that enable applications to be enterprise-ready, equipping IT administrators with essential pre-built features and integrations. Its offerings include Single Sign-On (SSO), directory syncing, audit trails, and access control, which simplify the implementation of critical enterprise functionalities. By utilizing WorkOS, developers can rapidly adapt their applications for enterprise customers with minimal coding, facilitating business growth and ensuring compatibility with various providers.
Hasura
Series C in 2022
Hasura, Inc. is a software technology company that specializes in developing tools for application developers and enterprises, focusing on improving and streamlining the application development process. Founded in 2017 and based in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in Bangalore and San Francisco, Hasura offers a product known as the Hasura GraphQL Engine. This engine provides instant GraphQL APIs over new or existing Postgres databases, facilitating easy data access and efficient workflows for developer teams. By utilizing declarative metadata configuration and built-in authorization policies, Hasura enables developers to quickly create production-grade APIs, enhancing productivity and reducing the recurring efforts associated with building and maintaining application interfaces.
Faire
Series G in 2021
Faire is an online wholesale marketplace that connects retailers with unique merchandise from various brands and makers, facilitating a streamlined purchasing process. The platform provides retailers with tools and insights to manage inventory effectively, employing artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to forecast product demand. Faire's offerings include net 60 payment terms and free returns, which reduce the risks associated with wholesale purchasing, enabling local retailers and independent brands to compete with larger e-commerce entities. Headquartered in San Francisco and Kitchener, Faire aims to support the future of local retail by simplifying logistics and enhancing access to diverse products.
BMSer Technoogy
Series B in 2021
Hangzhou BMSer Technology Co., Ltd., founded in 2012 and headquartered in Hangzhou, China, specializes in the development of battery management systems (BMS) with a focus on new energy solutions. The company operates under the principles of advanced technology and high quality, aiming to deliver efficient energy management and maintenance solutions. With a commitment to innovation, BMSer Technology has secured numerous intellectual property rights, including 19 invention patents, 22 utility model patents, and 24 software copyrights. The firm has developed a range of BMS products for various applications, including electric vehicles, energy storage systems, and backup power supplies. Its battery active balance management system is recognized for its innovative design and performance. BMSer Technology collaborates with major battery manufacturers and electric vehicle companies, fostering extensive partnerships within the industry. Additionally, the company has established a research and development presence in Silicon Valley, enhancing its capacity for technological advancement and market responsiveness.
Zerion
Series A in 2021
Zerion Inc. is a blockchain software company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in decentralized finance (DeFi), providing a platform that allows users to invest, earn interest, and borrow cryptocurrency assets. Zerion's primary offering is an investment app that aggregates data from major decentralized exchanges, enabling users to manage their digital assets from a single interface. The platform features real-time asset tracking with live price updates and instant notifications. Additionally, Zerion emphasizes a non-custodial approach, meaning users retain control of their funds and do not have to delegate them to the platform, thereby mitigating centralization risks. The company also offers CryptoTrader, an application designed to track the cryptocurrency market through charts, news, and alerts, further enhancing user engagement in the evolving financial landscape.
EIS Group Software
Private Equity Round in 2021
EIS Group, Inc. specializes in developing software solutions tailored for the insurance industry. Based in San Francisco, California, the company offers a comprehensive suite of products designed to enhance various aspects of insurance operations. Key offerings include PolicyCore for integrated product development, BillingCore for account and policy-level billing management, and CustomerCore DXP, a digital experience platform for omnichannel interaction. EIS Suite serves as a core administration solution encompassing policy administration, billing, claims, and customer engagement. The company also provides ClaimCore for property and casualty claims management and a Pay-As-You-Drive solution for usage-based auto insurance. Additionally, EIS Group delivers various services such as distribution channel management, customer relationship management, and business intelligence reporting. Founded in 2008 and formerly known as Exigen Insurance Solutions, EIS Group operates globally, with a focus on enabling insurers to optimize their business models and improve customer engagement through innovative technology.
Tonkean
Series B in 2021
Tonkean Inc. designs and develops an operating system for business operations, focusing on enhancing the efficiency of operations teams across various sectors, including legal, customer service, finance, IT, human resources, and sales. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, with a research and development office in Tel Aviv, Tonkean offers a no-code process orchestration platform. This platform enables users to automate, monitor, and manage critical business processes without requiring extensive technical knowledge. It provides tools for gathering real-time progress updates, filtering information for actionable insights, and generating daily and weekly email reports for team discussions and analysis. By streamlining operations and ensuring compliance and security, Tonkean helps enterprises improve their operational velocity at scale.
Faire
Series F in 2021
Faire is an online wholesale marketplace that connects retailers with unique merchandise from various brands and makers, facilitating a streamlined purchasing process. The platform provides retailers with tools and insights to manage inventory effectively, employing artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to forecast product demand. Faire's offerings include net 60 payment terms and free returns, which reduce the risks associated with wholesale purchasing, enabling local retailers and independent brands to compete with larger e-commerce entities. Headquartered in San Francisco and Kitchener, Faire aims to support the future of local retail by simplifying logistics and enhancing access to diverse products.
Kikoff
Series B in 2021
Kikoff Inc. is a personal finance platform based in San Francisco, California, that aims to help individuals build and improve their credit scores at no cost. Founded in 2019, Kikoff offers a web and mobile application that allows users to access funds and establish a payment history by making monthly repayments. The platform is designed to maximize credit potential by providing tools that demonstrate creditworthiness, even for those without a bank account or existing credit score. Through its services, Kikoff enables users to monitor their credit scores and reports while offering a straightforward pathway to achieving their financial goals.
Faire
Series E in 2020
Faire is an online wholesale marketplace that connects retailers with unique merchandise from various brands and makers, facilitating a streamlined purchasing process. The platform provides retailers with tools and insights to manage inventory effectively, employing artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to forecast product demand. Faire's offerings include net 60 payment terms and free returns, which reduce the risks associated with wholesale purchasing, enabling local retailers and independent brands to compete with larger e-commerce entities. Headquartered in San Francisco and Kitchener, Faire aims to support the future of local retail by simplifying logistics and enhancing access to diverse products.
Affirm
Series G in 2020
Affirm, Inc. is a financial technology company that provides a closed-end installment loan product designed to facilitate consumer purchases at the point of sale. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Chicago, the company aims to offer a transparent alternative to traditional credit cards. Affirm allows consumers to select a payment plan that fits their budget at checkout, enabling them to make monthly payments without hidden fees or unexpected costs. The company partners with over 2,000 merchants across various sectors, including retail, travel, and electronics, to provide shoppers with flexible payment options. Affirm's platform is designed to empower consumers by promoting accountability and accessibility in financial services.
Hasura
Series B in 2020
Hasura, Inc. is a software technology company that specializes in developing tools for application developers and enterprises, focusing on improving and streamlining the application development process. Founded in 2017 and based in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in Bangalore and San Francisco, Hasura offers a product known as the Hasura GraphQL Engine. This engine provides instant GraphQL APIs over new or existing Postgres databases, facilitating easy data access and efficient workflows for developer teams. By utilizing declarative metadata configuration and built-in authorization policies, Hasura enables developers to quickly create production-grade APIs, enhancing productivity and reducing the recurring efforts associated with building and maintaining application interfaces.
Lunchclub
Series A in 2020
Lunchclub is an AI-driven platform that facilitates introductions for one-on-one meetings, including lunch and coffee encounters. Founded in 2018 by Vladimir Novakovski, Hayley Leibson, and Scott Wu, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, California. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Lunchclub connects individuals seeking to establish professional relationships, such as finding business partners, team members, or investors. The platform enables users to make strategic connections that can help them achieve their goals and advance their professional endeavors.
WorkOS
Series A in 2020
WorkOS, Inc. is a software development company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2019 by Michael Grinich. The company specializes in providing APIs that enable applications to be enterprise-ready, equipping IT administrators with essential pre-built features and integrations. Its offerings include Single Sign-On (SSO), directory syncing, audit trails, and access control, which simplify the implementation of critical enterprise functionalities. By utilizing WorkOS, developers can rapidly adapt their applications for enterprise customers with minimal coding, facilitating business growth and ensuring compatibility with various providers.
FortressIQ
Series B in 2020
FortressIQ, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in artificial intelligence-based robotic process automation. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, it focuses on providing enterprises with real-time, end-to-end insights into their business processes. The company's platform utilizes advanced techniques such as machine learning, computer vision, and natural language processing to analyze live activities and discover valuable insights. FortressIQ's solutions encompass various areas, including employee experience, system optimization, process redesign, and value engineering. By promoting the responsible use of AI, FortressIQ aims to enhance digital transformation and unlock the potential of the workforce in enterprises.
Tonkean
Series A in 2020
Tonkean Inc. designs and develops an operating system for business operations, focusing on enhancing the efficiency of operations teams across various sectors, including legal, customer service, finance, IT, human resources, and sales. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, with a research and development office in Tel Aviv, Tonkean offers a no-code process orchestration platform. This platform enables users to automate, monitor, and manage critical business processes without requiring extensive technical knowledge. It provides tools for gathering real-time progress updates, filtering information for actionable insights, and generating daily and weekly email reports for team discussions and analysis. By streamlining operations and ensuring compliance and security, Tonkean helps enterprises improve their operational velocity at scale.
WorkOS
Seed Round in 2020
WorkOS, Inc. is a software development company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2019 by Michael Grinich. The company specializes in providing APIs that enable applications to be enterprise-ready, equipping IT administrators with essential pre-built features and integrations. Its offerings include Single Sign-On (SSO), directory syncing, audit trails, and access control, which simplify the implementation of critical enterprise functionalities. By utilizing WorkOS, developers can rapidly adapt their applications for enterprise customers with minimal coding, facilitating business growth and ensuring compatibility with various providers.
Kikoff
Venture Round in 2020
Kikoff Inc. is a personal finance platform based in San Francisco, California, that aims to help individuals build and improve their credit scores at no cost. Founded in 2019, Kikoff offers a web and mobile application that allows users to access funds and establish a payment history by making monthly repayments. The platform is designed to maximize credit potential by providing tools that demonstrate creditworthiness, even for those without a bank account or existing credit score. Through its services, Kikoff enables users to monitor their credit scores and reports while offering a straightforward pathway to achieving their financial goals.
Kikoff
Seed Round in 2019
Kikoff Inc. is a personal finance platform based in San Francisco, California, that aims to help individuals build and improve their credit scores at no cost. Founded in 2019, Kikoff offers a web and mobile application that allows users to access funds and establish a payment history by making monthly repayments. The platform is designed to maximize credit potential by providing tools that demonstrate creditworthiness, even for those without a bank account or existing credit score. Through its services, Kikoff enables users to monitor their credit scores and reports while offering a straightforward pathway to achieving their financial goals.
Faire
Series D in 2019
Faire is an online wholesale marketplace that connects retailers with unique merchandise from various brands and makers, facilitating a streamlined purchasing process. The platform provides retailers with tools and insights to manage inventory effectively, employing artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to forecast product demand. Faire's offerings include net 60 payment terms and free returns, which reduce the risks associated with wholesale purchasing, enabling local retailers and independent brands to compete with larger e-commerce entities. Headquartered in San Francisco and Kitchener, Faire aims to support the future of local retail by simplifying logistics and enhancing access to diverse products.
Affirm
Series F in 2019
Affirm, Inc. is a financial technology company that provides a closed-end installment loan product designed to facilitate consumer purchases at the point of sale. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Chicago, the company aims to offer a transparent alternative to traditional credit cards. Affirm allows consumers to select a payment plan that fits their budget at checkout, enabling them to make monthly payments without hidden fees or unexpected costs. The company partners with over 2,000 merchants across various sectors, including retail, travel, and electronics, to provide shoppers with flexible payment options. Affirm's platform is designed to empower consumers by promoting accountability and accessibility in financial services.
Faire
Series C in 2018
Faire is an online wholesale marketplace that connects retailers with unique merchandise from various brands and makers, facilitating a streamlined purchasing process. The platform provides retailers with tools and insights to manage inventory effectively, employing artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to forecast product demand. Faire's offerings include net 60 payment terms and free returns, which reduce the risks associated with wholesale purchasing, enabling local retailers and independent brands to compete with larger e-commerce entities. Headquartered in San Francisco and Kitchener, Faire aims to support the future of local retail by simplifying logistics and enhancing access to diverse products.
Faire
Series B in 2018
Faire is an online wholesale marketplace that connects retailers with unique merchandise from various brands and makers, facilitating a streamlined purchasing process. The platform provides retailers with tools and insights to manage inventory effectively, employing artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to forecast product demand. Faire's offerings include net 60 payment terms and free returns, which reduce the risks associated with wholesale purchasing, enabling local retailers and independent brands to compete with larger e-commerce entities. Headquartered in San Francisco and Kitchener, Faire aims to support the future of local retail by simplifying logistics and enhancing access to diverse products.
FortressIQ
Series A in 2018
FortressIQ, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in artificial intelligence-based robotic process automation. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, it focuses on providing enterprises with real-time, end-to-end insights into their business processes. The company's platform utilizes advanced techniques such as machine learning, computer vision, and natural language processing to analyze live activities and discover valuable insights. FortressIQ's solutions encompass various areas, including employee experience, system optimization, process redesign, and value engineering. By promoting the responsible use of AI, FortressIQ aims to enhance digital transformation and unlock the potential of the workforce in enterprises.
Necto
Seed Round in 2018
Necto, established in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, is an Internet Service Provider (ISP) that offers high-speed, net-neutral internet access to residents in the southeastern neighborhoods of San Francisco. The company also supports local entrepreneurs in providing internet services to their customers by supplying networking equipment, software for operational management and billing, along with ongoing technical support, network management, and monitoring.
HomeShare
Seed Round in 2018
HomeShare is a co-living marketplace based in San Francisco that facilitates affordable city living by connecting individuals with compatible housemates. The company operates in five major markets: San Francisco, Silicon Valley, New York, Seattle, and Los Angeles. HomeShare's platform prioritizes personality matching to ensure compatibility among housemates, fostering a harmonious living environment. In addition to helping users find accommodation, HomeShare offers spacious units and installs privacy partitions to enhance user privacy. The company aims to unlock urban living opportunities, making attractive housing options accessible to single professionals seeking community-oriented living arrangements.
Pagedraw
Seed Round in 2018
Pagedraw is a software company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in transforming website mock-ups and designs into functional code. Founded in 2016, Pagedraw provides a user-friendly UI builder that allows designers to input their drawings into an editor. The software automatically generates production-ready code, including HTML, CSS, JSX, ERB, and PHP, which can be seamlessly integrated into GitHub. By automating the translation of graphics into semantic and dynamic code, Pagedraw enables web design teams to streamline their workflow without compromising on design quality or coding standards.
Affirm
Series E in 2017
Affirm, Inc. is a financial technology company that provides a closed-end installment loan product designed to facilitate consumer purchases at the point of sale. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Chicago, the company aims to offer a transparent alternative to traditional credit cards. Affirm allows consumers to select a payment plan that fits their budget at checkout, enabling them to make monthly payments without hidden fees or unexpected costs. The company partners with over 2,000 merchants across various sectors, including retail, travel, and electronics, to provide shoppers with flexible payment options. Affirm's platform is designed to empower consumers by promoting accountability and accessibility in financial services.
51WORLD
Series B in 2017
51WORLD is a Beijing-based company specializing in virtual reality, augmented reality, digital twin technology, and artificial intelligence solutions across various sectors, including real estate, automotive, and education. Founded in 2015, it aims to create a comprehensive Digital Twin World by integrating physical and industrial simulations with cloud computing and AI. Its flagship offerings include virtual reality software for enterprise content, augmented reality tools for real estate applications, and Real Hugo, a virtual assistant powered by advanced AI. The company's digital twin platform supports nearly 1,000 government and enterprise clients in over 100 cities, facilitating the transition to digitalization and helping develop smart city infrastructures. Notable projects include applications in national development areas and various sectors like transportation and energy. 51WORLD also provides data analytics services and maintains a global presence with offices in locations such as San Francisco, Tel Aviv, and London.
Rothy's
Series A in 2017
Rothy's, Inc. is a footwear company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in the manufacture and distribution of women's and children's shoes crafted from recycled plastic bottles. Established in 2015, Rothy's focuses on sustainability by transforming single-use plastics into stylish and comfortable footwear, including flats, loafers, and sneakers. The company employs a proprietary 3D knitting process to minimize material waste and has repurposed over 60 million water bottles since its inception. In addition to footwear, Rothy's offers insoles and shoe care kits. The brand also recently expanded its product range to include The Bag Collection, which utilizes recycled marine plastics. Rothy's operates a retail location in San Francisco and has attracted nearly two million customers worldwide, reflecting its commitment to combining style, comfort, and environmental responsibility.
Duta
Series A in 2017
Duta is an emerging international media company based in Silicon Valley and Chennai, known for its rapid growth in India. It serves millions of subscribers worldwide by delivering breaking news, sports updates, entertainment content, and devotional material through popular mobile messaging applications such as WhatsApp and Telegram. Duta's platform is designed to facilitate easy access to a wide range of information and services, enabling users to stay informed effortlessly. The company benefits from significant venture capital backing and boasts a leadership team of seasoned tech entrepreneurs. With newsrooms located in the USA, India, and Spain, Duta is well-positioned to cater to a global audience.
Affirm
Series D in 2016
Affirm, Inc. is a financial technology company that provides a closed-end installment loan product designed to facilitate consumer purchases at the point of sale. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Chicago, the company aims to offer a transparent alternative to traditional credit cards. Affirm allows consumers to select a payment plan that fits their budget at checkout, enabling them to make monthly payments without hidden fees or unexpected costs. The company partners with over 2,000 merchants across various sectors, including retail, travel, and electronics, to provide shoppers with flexible payment options. Affirm's platform is designed to empower consumers by promoting accountability and accessibility in financial services.
51WORLD
Series A in 2015
51WORLD is a Beijing-based company specializing in virtual reality, augmented reality, digital twin technology, and artificial intelligence solutions across various sectors, including real estate, automotive, and education. Founded in 2015, it aims to create a comprehensive Digital Twin World by integrating physical and industrial simulations with cloud computing and AI. Its flagship offerings include virtual reality software for enterprise content, augmented reality tools for real estate applications, and Real Hugo, a virtual assistant powered by advanced AI. The company's digital twin platform supports nearly 1,000 government and enterprise clients in over 100 cities, facilitating the transition to digitalization and helping develop smart city infrastructures. Notable projects include applications in national development areas and various sectors like transportation and energy. 51WORLD also provides data analytics services and maintains a global presence with offices in locations such as San Francisco, Tel Aviv, and London.
Affirm
Series B in 2015
Affirm, Inc. is a financial technology company that provides a closed-end installment loan product designed to facilitate consumer purchases at the point of sale. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Chicago, the company aims to offer a transparent alternative to traditional credit cards. Affirm allows consumers to select a payment plan that fits their budget at checkout, enabling them to make monthly payments without hidden fees or unexpected costs. The company partners with over 2,000 merchants across various sectors, including retail, travel, and electronics, to provide shoppers with flexible payment options. Affirm's platform is designed to empower consumers by promoting accountability and accessibility in financial services.
Affirm
Series A in 2014
Affirm, Inc. is a financial technology company that provides a closed-end installment loan product designed to facilitate consumer purchases at the point of sale. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Chicago, the company aims to offer a transparent alternative to traditional credit cards. Affirm allows consumers to select a payment plan that fits their budget at checkout, enabling them to make monthly payments without hidden fees or unexpected costs. The company partners with over 2,000 merchants across various sectors, including retail, travel, and electronics, to provide shoppers with flexible payment options. Affirm's platform is designed to empower consumers by promoting accountability and accessibility in financial services.
Sidecar
Series A in 2012
Sidecar Technologies provides B2B delivery transportation network in the world. It is building the world's most convenient and affordable transportation network created for and powered by everyday people. All drivers are pre-vetted for safety and are free to give rides whenever they want. Sidecar safety system includes driver background checks, driver and rider rating systems, GPS tracking features, and the ability to share details of your trip in real-time. Sidecar was founded in San Francisco in 2011 and currently operates in ten cities and has facilitated more than half a million rides.
Virtual Instruments
Series D in 2012
Virtual Instruments specializes in IT Infrastructure Performance Management across physical, virtual, and cloud environments. Founded in June 2008 and headquartered in Silicon Valley, the company focuses on enhancing the performance and availability of mission-critical applications for clients transitioning from traditional to virtualized and cloud systems. The firm serves a diverse range of industry-leading brands that operate in complex and performance-sensitive IT environments. Virtual Instruments is committed to delivering significant value through innovative technology and services, which has contributed to its rapid growth. The company's flagship platform, VirtualWisdom, is recognized for its effectiveness in managing infrastructure performance and ensuring optimal operational outcomes for its customers.
Teads
Private Equity Round in 2011
Teads, Inc. is a company that specializes in creating enterprise software for digital branding, primarily through its video advertising supply side platform (SSP) designed for publishers and brands. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Chicago and California, Teads enables clients to generate outstream video advertising inventory and effectively monetize it via their sales forces, third parties, and programmatic buying. The platform offers an omnichannel solution for programmatic digital advertising across a global network of premium media, integrating technologies for buy-side, sell-side, creative, and data optimization. By providing brand-safe and engaging ad experiences, Teads reaches billions of unique users, enhancing the effectiveness of digital advertising transactions and delivering sustainable business outcomes for advertisers and agencies.
Eat Club
Seed Round in 2011
EAT Club is a food technology company based in Redwood City, California, focused on providing convenient meal solutions for office workers. The company offers a virtual cafeteria service that allows employees to order lunch from a curated menu of options created by award-winning chefs. Customers can place their orders via mobile or web, ensuring delivery by 12:30 pm. EAT Club serves the San Francisco Bay Area and Greater Los Angeles, aiming to democratize access to high-quality food in corporate settings. By delivering individually packed lunches from local restaurants, EAT Club enhances the dining experience at the workplace, allowing employees to enjoy their favorite meals with ease.
PCH
Series B in 2011
PCH is a global company founded in 1996, specializing in end-to-end product development and supply chain orchestration for leading brands across diverse sectors such as beauty, technology, fashion, and wellness. With a focus on rapid and rigorous product development, PCH offers a unique platform that enhances visibility and sustainability while connecting brands directly to consumers through various market channels, including eCommerce and retail. The company operates internationally, leveraging cost synergies and access to talent, and utilizes an asset-light model that optimizes the complete product lifecycle. PCH's innovation hubs in San Francisco and Shenzhen, along with its headquarters in Cork, Ireland, support its mission to facilitate efficient and agile supply chains. Furthermore, PCH is known for founding Highway1, a prominent hardware accelerator that aids startups in bringing innovative products to market. The company emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and professional growth, creating an environment that fosters teamwork and passion.
Teads
Series A in 2010
Teads, Inc. is a company that specializes in creating enterprise software for digital branding, primarily through its video advertising supply side platform (SSP) designed for publishers and brands. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Chicago and California, Teads enables clients to generate outstream video advertising inventory and effectively monetize it via their sales forces, third parties, and programmatic buying. The platform offers an omnichannel solution for programmatic digital advertising across a global network of premium media, integrating technologies for buy-side, sell-side, creative, and data optimization. By providing brand-safe and engaging ad experiences, Teads reaches billions of unique users, enhancing the effectiveness of digital advertising transactions and delivering sustainable business outcomes for advertisers and agencies.
Apptera
Venture Round in 2010
Apptera is a mobile communications and advertising company that specializes in delivering multimedia content and interactive experiences to mobile devices. Its flagship product, Raved, enhances consumer engagement while the Apptera MobileAd Network connects advertisers with a diverse array of publishers, enabling effective outreach to millions of mobile users. The company collaborates with notable partners such as AOL Moviefone and Movietickets.com to maximize advertising impact. Founded in 2001 and based in Silicon Valley, Apptera has received several industry accolades, including recognition as one of the OnMobile 100 Top Private Companies in 2011. The company also holds multiple patents related to its communications technology, underscoring its innovative approach in the mobile advertising space. Apptera maintains additional offices in New York and Los Angeles, reflecting its expansive operational footprint.
Apptera
Debt Financing in 2008
Apptera is a mobile communications and advertising company that specializes in delivering multimedia content and interactive experiences to mobile devices. Its flagship product, Raved, enhances consumer engagement while the Apptera MobileAd Network connects advertisers with a diverse array of publishers, enabling effective outreach to millions of mobile users. The company collaborates with notable partners such as AOL Moviefone and Movietickets.com to maximize advertising impact. Founded in 2001 and based in Silicon Valley, Apptera has received several industry accolades, including recognition as one of the OnMobile 100 Top Private Companies in 2011. The company also holds multiple patents related to its communications technology, underscoring its innovative approach in the mobile advertising space. Apptera maintains additional offices in New York and Los Angeles, reflecting its expansive operational footprint.
Apptera
Venture Round in 2008
Apptera is a mobile communications and advertising company that specializes in delivering multimedia content and interactive experiences to mobile devices. Its flagship product, Raved, enhances consumer engagement while the Apptera MobileAd Network connects advertisers with a diverse array of publishers, enabling effective outreach to millions of mobile users. The company collaborates with notable partners such as AOL Moviefone and Movietickets.com to maximize advertising impact. Founded in 2001 and based in Silicon Valley, Apptera has received several industry accolades, including recognition as one of the OnMobile 100 Top Private Companies in 2011. The company also holds multiple patents related to its communications technology, underscoring its innovative approach in the mobile advertising space. Apptera maintains additional offices in New York and Los Angeles, reflecting its expansive operational footprint.
PCH
Series A in 2008
PCH is a global company founded in 1996, specializing in end-to-end product development and supply chain orchestration for leading brands across diverse sectors such as beauty, technology, fashion, and wellness. With a focus on rapid and rigorous product development, PCH offers a unique platform that enhances visibility and sustainability while connecting brands directly to consumers through various market channels, including eCommerce and retail. The company operates internationally, leveraging cost synergies and access to talent, and utilizes an asset-light model that optimizes the complete product lifecycle. PCH's innovation hubs in San Francisco and Shenzhen, along with its headquarters in Cork, Ireland, support its mission to facilitate efficient and agile supply chains. Furthermore, PCH is known for founding Highway1, a prominent hardware accelerator that aids startups in bringing innovative products to market. The company emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and professional growth, creating an environment that fosters teamwork and passion.
Flixster
Series B in 2008
Flixster, Inc. is an online platform that caters to movie enthusiasts in the United States and Australia by enabling them to discover, collect, watch, and store films across web, mobile, and television platforms. Launched in 2005 and based in San Francisco, the company combines social networking features with movie-related content, allowing users to create profiles, invite friends, rate films and actors, and post reviews. Additionally, Flixster provides access to critical opinions, editorial insights, movie showtimes, celebrity news, and video clips. With a user base exceeding 50 million and over 1.5 billion movie ratings, Flixster has established itself as a comprehensive community for film fans, facilitating engagement and interaction among its users. Since April 2016, Flixster has operated as a subsidiary of Fandango Media, LLC.
TheFind
Series C in 2007
TheFind is a shopping search engine that utilizes patented e-commerce technology to enhance the consumer shopping experience by making it easy, efficient, and enjoyable. It searches various online stores across multiple categories, including apparel, electronics, home furnishings, and more, to help users quickly find the best deals and locate hard-to-find items. The platform offers a personalized experience by learning users' preferences through their activity, likes, and purchases, subsequently showcasing products from their favorite stores and brands. Additionally, TheFind organizes shopping activities, allowing users to track their purchases, shipments, and returns seamlessly. Based in San Francisco and Silicon Valley, TheFind is accessible via a mobile app for iOS and Android devices, as well as through its website.
Apptera
Series D in 2007
Apptera is a mobile communications and advertising company that specializes in delivering multimedia content and interactive experiences to mobile devices. Its flagship product, Raved, enhances consumer engagement while the Apptera MobileAd Network connects advertisers with a diverse array of publishers, enabling effective outreach to millions of mobile users. The company collaborates with notable partners such as AOL Moviefone and Movietickets.com to maximize advertising impact. Founded in 2001 and based in Silicon Valley, Apptera has received several industry accolades, including recognition as one of the OnMobile 100 Top Private Companies in 2011. The company also holds multiple patents related to its communications technology, underscoring its innovative approach in the mobile advertising space. Apptera maintains additional offices in New York and Los Angeles, reflecting its expansive operational footprint.
RockYou Media
Series B in 2007
RockYou, Inc. is an interactive media and entertainment company that specializes in in-game video advertising and the development of social games. Founded in 2005 and based in San Francisco, the company operates a video advertising platform that connects premium brands with users across various digital environments, including Facebook, the web, and mobile devices. RockYou's advertising network reaches approximately 68 million monthly viewers, providing brands and publishers with engaging content tailored for a multicultural audience. The company's portfolio includes a diverse range of free-to-play games spanning multiple genres and platforms, aimed at entertaining users while facilitating connections in an online networking space. However, in February 2019, RockYou, Inc. filed for voluntary liquidation under Chapter 7 in the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.
Flixster
Series A in 2007
Flixster, Inc. is an online platform that caters to movie enthusiasts in the United States and Australia by enabling them to discover, collect, watch, and store films across web, mobile, and television platforms. Launched in 2005 and based in San Francisco, the company combines social networking features with movie-related content, allowing users to create profiles, invite friends, rate films and actors, and post reviews. Additionally, Flixster provides access to critical opinions, editorial insights, movie showtimes, celebrity news, and video clips. With a user base exceeding 50 million and over 1.5 billion movie ratings, Flixster has established itself as a comprehensive community for film fans, facilitating engagement and interaction among its users. Since April 2016, Flixster has operated as a subsidiary of Fandango Media, LLC.
RockYou Media
Series A in 2007
RockYou, Inc. is an interactive media and entertainment company that specializes in in-game video advertising and the development of social games. Founded in 2005 and based in San Francisco, the company operates a video advertising platform that connects premium brands with users across various digital environments, including Facebook, the web, and mobile devices. RockYou's advertising network reaches approximately 68 million monthly viewers, providing brands and publishers with engaging content tailored for a multicultural audience. The company's portfolio includes a diverse range of free-to-play games spanning multiple genres and platforms, aimed at entertaining users while facilitating connections in an online networking space. However, in February 2019, RockYou, Inc. filed for voluntary liquidation under Chapter 7 in the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.
TheFind
Series B in 2006
TheFind is a shopping search engine that utilizes patented e-commerce technology to enhance the consumer shopping experience by making it easy, efficient, and enjoyable. It searches various online stores across multiple categories, including apparel, electronics, home furnishings, and more, to help users quickly find the best deals and locate hard-to-find items. The platform offers a personalized experience by learning users' preferences through their activity, likes, and purchases, subsequently showcasing products from their favorite stores and brands. Additionally, TheFind organizes shopping activities, allowing users to track their purchases, shipments, and returns seamlessly. Based in San Francisco and Silicon Valley, TheFind is accessible via a mobile app for iOS and Android devices, as well as through its website.
TheFind
Series A in 2005
TheFind is a shopping search engine that utilizes patented e-commerce technology to enhance the consumer shopping experience by making it easy, efficient, and enjoyable. It searches various online stores across multiple categories, including apparel, electronics, home furnishings, and more, to help users quickly find the best deals and locate hard-to-find items. The platform offers a personalized experience by learning users' preferences through their activity, likes, and purchases, subsequently showcasing products from their favorite stores and brands. Additionally, TheFind organizes shopping activities, allowing users to track their purchases, shipments, and returns seamlessly. Based in San Francisco and Silicon Valley, TheFind is accessible via a mobile app for iOS and Android devices, as well as through its website.
Avamar Technologies
Venture Round in 2004
Avamar Technologies develops enterprise data protection software solutions for corporations, medium to large-sized businesses, and multinational enterprises. The company offers Axion, a disk backup and recovery solution that allows corporations to move, store, and leverage data on a server. It also provides business continuity and disaster recovery, data security and encryption, remote office protection, and legal discovery and support for regulatory compliance solutions. The company, formerly known as Undoo.com, was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Irvine, California with sales offices in San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, Dallas, Denver, Chicago, Boston, Washington DC, and New York.
Apptera
Series C in 2004
Apptera is a mobile communications and advertising company that specializes in delivering multimedia content and interactive experiences to mobile devices. Its flagship product, Raved, enhances consumer engagement while the Apptera MobileAd Network connects advertisers with a diverse array of publishers, enabling effective outreach to millions of mobile users. The company collaborates with notable partners such as AOL Moviefone and Movietickets.com to maximize advertising impact. Founded in 2001 and based in Silicon Valley, Apptera has received several industry accolades, including recognition as one of the OnMobile 100 Top Private Companies in 2011. The company also holds multiple patents related to its communications technology, underscoring its innovative approach in the mobile advertising space. Apptera maintains additional offices in New York and Los Angeles, reflecting its expansive operational footprint.
Apptera
Series B in 2003
Apptera is a mobile communications and advertising company that specializes in delivering multimedia content and interactive experiences to mobile devices. Its flagship product, Raved, enhances consumer engagement while the Apptera MobileAd Network connects advertisers with a diverse array of publishers, enabling effective outreach to millions of mobile users. The company collaborates with notable partners such as AOL Moviefone and Movietickets.com to maximize advertising impact. Founded in 2001 and based in Silicon Valley, Apptera has received several industry accolades, including recognition as one of the OnMobile 100 Top Private Companies in 2011. The company also holds multiple patents related to its communications technology, underscoring its innovative approach in the mobile advertising space. Apptera maintains additional offices in New York and Los Angeles, reflecting its expansive operational footprint.
EIS Group Software
Venture Round in 2002
EIS Group, Inc. specializes in developing software solutions tailored for the insurance industry. Based in San Francisco, California, the company offers a comprehensive suite of products designed to enhance various aspects of insurance operations. Key offerings include PolicyCore for integrated product development, BillingCore for account and policy-level billing management, and CustomerCore DXP, a digital experience platform for omnichannel interaction. EIS Suite serves as a core administration solution encompassing policy administration, billing, claims, and customer engagement. The company also provides ClaimCore for property and casualty claims management and a Pay-As-You-Drive solution for usage-based auto insurance. Additionally, EIS Group delivers various services such as distribution channel management, customer relationship management, and business intelligence reporting. Founded in 2008 and formerly known as Exigen Insurance Solutions, EIS Group operates globally, with a focus on enabling insurers to optimize their business models and improve customer engagement through innovative technology.
Avamar Technologies
Series C in 2002
Avamar Technologies develops enterprise data protection software solutions for corporations, medium to large-sized businesses, and multinational enterprises. The company offers Axion, a disk backup and recovery solution that allows corporations to move, store, and leverage data on a server. It also provides business continuity and disaster recovery, data security and encryption, remote office protection, and legal discovery and support for regulatory compliance solutions. The company, formerly known as Undoo.com, was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Irvine, California with sales offices in San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, Dallas, Denver, Chicago, Boston, Washington DC, and New York.
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