Lightspeed Israel

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.

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

Venture Partner

Taggart Bonham

Partner

Ashley Brasier

Partner

Wei Cai

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

Faraz Fatemi

Partner, Consumer

Jack Fowler

Partner

Aaron Frank

Venture Partner

Merci Grace

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 MD

Partner

Galym Imanbayev

Partner

Nnamdi Iregbulem

Partner

Raviraj Jain

Partner

Arif Janmohamed

Partner

Julie Kainz

Partner

Francis Kao

Partner

Ansaf Kareem

Partner

Alex Kayyal

Partner

Issac Kim

Partner

Will Kohler

Partner

Harsha Kumar

Associate Partner

Pachara Lawjindakul

Partner

Pachara Lawjindakul

Partner

Pinn 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

Co-Founder and Partner, Enterprise

Justin Overdorff

Partner

Zac Pan

Associate Partner

Apoorva Pandhi

Associate

Krish Parikh

Partner of Business Services

Nicole Quinn

Partner

Adrian Nicholas Radu

Partner

Alexander Schmitt

Partner

Shan Shan

Partner

Justin Shen

Partner

Justin Shen

Partner

Shuvi Shrivastava

Partner

Ishaan Preet Singh

Investor

Ajay Sudan

Venture Partner

Sydney Sykes

Partner

John Thompson

Venture Partner

Anoushka Vaswani

Partner

Jason Wang

Partner

Nathan Wang

Vice President

Nathan Wu

Partner, Growth

Mark Xu

Partner

Cici Yang

Vice President

Jerry Ye

Partner, Data Platform

Haowei Zhai

Vice President

Ju Zhang

Executive Director

Issac Zhang

Vice President

Gavin Zhu

Partner

Hu Peipei

Investment Manager

Past deals in Social Network

Foxy

Venture Round in 2024
Foxy is a startup dedicated to creating a comprehensive ecosystem for new-age brands within lifestyle categories, particularly in the beauty sector. The company has developed a social engagement platform designed to connect beauty influencers and artists with leading brands. By establishing influencer networks and commerce platforms, Foxy aims to enhance social infrastructure that fosters growth in online communities, facilitating stronger connections between influencers, brands, and consumers. The venture is led by Kartik Sheth and Chandranshu Sinha and is backed by three prominent venture capital firms, providing sufficient funding for its operations over the next two to three years.

ShareChat

Debt Financing in 2024
ShareChat is an Indian social media startup founded in 2015 and headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka. It provides a content consumption and sharing platform specifically designed for the diverse vernacular audience in India, supporting 15 Indian languages. The platform caters to over 1.17 billion wireless network users in the country, allowing them to share videos, jokes, songs, and other social content. ShareChat includes features for private messaging and tagging, making it easy for users to connect and communicate in their preferred language.

CharacterX

Seed Round in 2024
CharacterX is a Stanford-led decentralized synthetic social network that blends AGI technology with blockchain to change the social networking landscape. It is building a sophisticated multi-modal AI architecture that inputs and outputs multi-sensory data, including 3D and AR experiences, in conjunction with a next-generation computational platform.

Gardens

Series A in 2023
Gardens is a game studio founded by designers known for creating award-winning indie titles such as Journey, What Remains of Edith Finch, Dustforce, and Blaseball. The company specializes in developing videogames that foster social interaction and community building within virtual worlds. Gardens aims to create "forever games" that evolve over time, encouraging players to form lasting relationships and vibrant social communities. Their focus is on crafting artistically driven online spaces where players can bond and connect remotely, cultivating memorable experiences for gamers.

Fizz

Series A in 2022
Fizz is an authorized platform designed to enhance community social structures, particularly within institutions. It develops online social media software that facilitates communication and the sharing of ideas, events, and experiences among users. The platform allows individuals to post secret confessions and ask questions within a closed community, promoting social interaction while maintaining anonymity. By leveraging these features, Fizz aims to foster a more connected and engaged community environment.

Fizz

Seed Round in 2022
Fizz is an authorized platform designed to enhance community social structures, particularly within institutions. It develops online social media software that facilitates communication and the sharing of ideas, events, and experiences among users. The platform allows individuals to post secret confessions and ask questions within a closed community, promoting social interaction while maintaining anonymity. By leveraging these features, Fizz aims to foster a more connected and engaged community environment.

The Nudge

Series A in 2022
The Nudge is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2017 that offers a mobile application designed to help users explore their cities. The platform provides subscribers with text messages featuring personalized activities, such as brunch suggestions, hiking plans, and coffee venue details, encouraging them to venture out and engage with their surroundings. With nearly one million users, including a significant portion of Gen Z and Millennials, The Nudge aims to promote real-world experiences and social interactions. The company's mission centers on motivating people to break away from their routines and enjoy the activities available in their local areas.

Zigazoo

Series A in 2022
Zigazoo is a rapidly growing social media brand that focuses on making screen time healthier, safer, and more creative for children. Launched in 2020, its flagship app targets Generation Z and has evolved into the world's largest social network for Generation Alpha. Zigazoo encourages children and families to engage with prompts through short videos, creating an endless feed of educational and entertaining content. This interactive platform fosters healthy online relationships, promotes self-expression, and builds confidence in young users. Zigazoo has attracted a diverse range of top-tier creator talent, celebrities, and brands, reinforcing its position as a priority destination for family-oriented content. The company has garnered support from notable investors in the tech and entertainment sectors.

Aidaly

Seed Round in 2022
Aidaly is a platform dedicated to supporting family caregivers by offering training, compensation, coaching, and financial services. The company operates a recruitment platform designed to connect caregivers with families in need of assistance for elderly individuals. It emphasizes the importance of trust in caregiving relationships and aims to strengthen social safety nets to mitigate the adverse health effects of financial instability. By providing monetary compensation to family caregivers, Aidaly not only enhances the caregiving experience but also fosters a supportive community, ensuring that caregivers are well-equipped to deliver quality care to their loved ones.

One More Game

Series A in 2022
One More Game, Inc. is an online game development company founded in 2019 and based in Bellevue, Washington. The company specializes in designing and developing genre-defining online games, catering to various platforms including home video consoles and smartphones. Its focus on interactive content allows for social interactions among players and facilitates rapid game iterations, enhancing the overall gaming experience.

Zigazoo

Seed Round in 2022
Zigazoo is a rapidly growing social media brand that focuses on making screen time healthier, safer, and more creative for children. Launched in 2020, its flagship app targets Generation Z and has evolved into the world's largest social network for Generation Alpha. Zigazoo encourages children and families to engage with prompts through short videos, creating an endless feed of educational and entertaining content. This interactive platform fosters healthy online relationships, promotes self-expression, and builds confidence in young users. Zigazoo has attracted a diverse range of top-tier creator talent, celebrities, and brands, reinforcing its position as a priority destination for family-oriented content. The company has garnered support from notable investors in the tech and entertainment sectors.

Schmooze Dating

Seed Round in 2021
Schmooze Dating is an app that has introduced a new feature called schmooze flirts which selects memes from the app's algorithm that a match is likely to laugh at and encourages users to send the meme to their match in order to start a conversation. The user has 48 hours to message the other person before the chat disappears. The app also includes icebreakers to help to get started before a match is removed.

Schmooze Dating

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Schmooze Dating is an app that has introduced a new feature called schmooze flirts which selects memes from the app's algorithm that a match is likely to laugh at and encourages users to send the meme to their match in order to start a conversation. The user has 48 hours to message the other person before the chat disappears. The app also includes icebreakers to help to get started before a match is removed.

Hidden Leaf Games

Seed Round in 2021
Hidden Leaf Games is an indie game development studio dedicated to creating engaging player-versus-player (PvP) games that emphasize competitive mastery, progression, and social interaction. The studio's mission is to provide a world-class gaming experience that fosters community and connection among players, regardless of their skill levels or gaming platforms. By focusing on power-progression gameplay and innovative social play mechanics, Hidden Leaf Games aims to deliver unique entertainment experiences that highlight the joy of competitive gaming and the lasting moments it can create. The team behind Hidden Leaf Games consists of passionate players who prioritize the value of social interactions during competitive moments, striving to recreate and enhance these experiences for their audience.

ShareChat

Series E in 2021
ShareChat is an Indian social media startup founded in 2015 and headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka. It provides a content consumption and sharing platform specifically designed for the diverse vernacular audience in India, supporting 15 Indian languages. The platform caters to over 1.17 billion wireless network users in the country, allowing them to share videos, jokes, songs, and other social content. ShareChat includes features for private messaging and tagging, making it easy for users to connect and communicate in their preferred language.

The Nudge

Seed Round in 2021
The Nudge is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2017 that offers a mobile application designed to help users explore their cities. The platform provides subscribers with text messages featuring personalized activities, such as brunch suggestions, hiking plans, and coffee venue details, encouraging them to venture out and engage with their surroundings. With nearly one million users, including a significant portion of Gen Z and Millennials, The Nudge aims to promote real-world experiences and social interactions. The company's mission centers on motivating people to break away from their routines and enjoy the activities available in their local areas.

ShareChat

Series E in 2020
ShareChat is an Indian social media startup founded in 2015 and headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka. It provides a content consumption and sharing platform specifically designed for the diverse vernacular audience in India, supporting 15 Indian languages. The platform caters to over 1.17 billion wireless network users in the country, allowing them to share videos, jokes, songs, and other social content. ShareChat includes features for private messaging and tagging, making it easy for users to connect and communicate in their preferred language.

Foxy

Series A in 2020
Foxy is a startup dedicated to creating a comprehensive ecosystem for new-age brands within lifestyle categories, particularly in the beauty sector. The company has developed a social engagement platform designed to connect beauty influencers and artists with leading brands. By establishing influencer networks and commerce platforms, Foxy aims to enhance social infrastructure that fosters growth in online communities, facilitating stronger connections between influencers, brands, and consumers. The venture is led by Kartik Sheth and Chandranshu Sinha and is backed by three prominent venture capital firms, providing sufficient funding for its operations over the next two to three years.

The Nudge

Seed Round in 2020
The Nudge is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2017 that offers a mobile application designed to help users explore their cities. The platform provides subscribers with text messages featuring personalized activities, such as brunch suggestions, hiking plans, and coffee venue details, encouraging them to venture out and engage with their surroundings. With nearly one million users, including a significant portion of Gen Z and Millennials, The Nudge aims to promote real-world experiences and social interactions. The company's mission centers on motivating people to break away from their routines and enjoy the activities available in their local areas.

ShareChat

Series D in 2019
ShareChat is an Indian social media startup founded in 2015 and headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka. It provides a content consumption and sharing platform specifically designed for the diverse vernacular audience in India, supporting 15 Indian languages. The platform caters to over 1.17 billion wireless network users in the country, allowing them to share videos, jokes, songs, and other social content. ShareChat includes features for private messaging and tagging, making it easy for users to connect and communicate in their preferred language.

Exly

Seed Round in 2019
Exly is a business management platform based in Delhi, India, that empowers professionals and artists to transition into entrepreneurship. Founded in 2017, the platform offers a suite of tools designed to streamline operations for creators and solo entrepreneurs. Its features include course building, appointment scheduling, marketing solutions, and customer relationship management, all aimed at enhancing productivity and facilitating business growth. In addition to these services, Exly also connects individuals through social events, allowing users to discover or host gatherings such as dinner parties and brunches. The platform incorporates a verification process to ensure a safe environment for its users, fostering a community-centered approach to business and social interaction.

Petplus

Series A in 2019
PetPlus is a pet community application that operates through a WeChat applet, designed specifically for cat and dog owners. The platform allows users to share photographs of their pets and engage in a weekly "love index" assessment, promoting interaction and entertainment within the pet-owning community. In addition to fostering communication among users, PetPlus also offers a range of pet-related products for sale, including pet food and accessories. The company aims to create a vibrant space where pet owners can connect, share experiences, and access essential products for their pets.

Dote Shopping

Series B in 2019
Dote is a social shopping app. A place GenZ can connect, get inspired by and shop with their favorite social stars.Dote is a GenZ-focused social shopping app that allows anyone to become a fashion influencer. Post looks to earn coins, collaborate with top fashion and beauty influencers to produce content, and shop fromretail brands including Forever, Urban Outfitters, MAC cosmetics, and more. Lightspeed Venture Partners and Goodwater Ventures have invested in Dote in a Series B round.

Foxy

Seed Round in 2019
Foxy is a startup dedicated to creating a comprehensive ecosystem for new-age brands within lifestyle categories, particularly in the beauty sector. The company has developed a social engagement platform designed to connect beauty influencers and artists with leading brands. By establishing influencer networks and commerce platforms, Foxy aims to enhance social infrastructure that fosters growth in online communities, facilitating stronger connections between influencers, brands, and consumers. The venture is led by Kartik Sheth and Chandranshu Sinha and is backed by three prominent venture capital firms, providing sufficient funding for its operations over the next two to three years.

Petplus

Angel Round in 2019
PetPlus is a pet community application that operates through a WeChat applet, designed specifically for cat and dog owners. The platform allows users to share photographs of their pets and engage in a weekly "love index" assessment, promoting interaction and entertainment within the pet-owning community. In addition to fostering communication among users, PetPlus also offers a range of pet-related products for sale, including pet food and accessories. The company aims to create a vibrant space where pet owners can connect, share experiences, and access essential products for their pets.

ShareChat

Series C in 2018
ShareChat is an Indian social media startup founded in 2015 and headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka. It provides a content consumption and sharing platform specifically designed for the diverse vernacular audience in India, supporting 15 Indian languages. The platform caters to over 1.17 billion wireless network users in the country, allowing them to share videos, jokes, songs, and other social content. ShareChat includes features for private messaging and tagging, making it easy for users to connect and communicate in their preferred language.

ShareChat

Series B in 2018
ShareChat is an Indian social media startup founded in 2015 and headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka. It provides a content consumption and sharing platform specifically designed for the diverse vernacular audience in India, supporting 15 Indian languages. The platform caters to over 1.17 billion wireless network users in the country, allowing them to share videos, jokes, songs, and other social content. ShareChat includes features for private messaging and tagging, making it easy for users to connect and communicate in their preferred language.

Flip

Seed Round in 2017
FLIP is everyone’s sneaker connect — the premier specialty destination where people find and sell hard to find, rare, limited edition sneakers. They have created a community where their members can buy and sell with confidence and ease. Never miss out on an opportunity to place your bid on hard to find sneakers in 90 minutes from a curated list of quality sellers who really care. Their mobile only platform is currently available for your iPhone and coming soon to Android. They strive to keep an open and trusted environment for their community.

Dote Shopping

Series A in 2017
Dote is a social shopping app. A place GenZ can connect, get inspired by and shop with their favorite social stars.Dote is a GenZ-focused social shopping app that allows anyone to become a fashion influencer. Post looks to earn coins, collaborate with top fashion and beauty influencers to produce content, and shop fromretail brands including Forever, Urban Outfitters, MAC cosmetics, and more. Lightspeed Venture Partners and Goodwater Ventures have invested in Dote in a Series B round.

Drafted

Venture Round in 2017
Drafted Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, operates a network recruiting platform designed to streamline the hiring process for companies. The platform, Drafted, allows businesses to source, qualify, and hire candidates efficiently by leveraging their employee networks for referrals and sourcing. It also offers Layoff Network, which helps laid-off individuals connect with hiring companies through nominations from friends and colleagues. The company's solutions are utilized by recruiters, managers, and employees to track candidates and measure performance, ultimately aiming to enhance the quality of hires and support both companies and job seekers in their networking efforts.

Companion

Seed Round in 2017
Companion is an app to stay safe and connected. You can enter a destination, add friends and family to monitor you, request help from those nearby and be able to call 911 with one tap.

ShareChat

Series A in 2016
ShareChat is an Indian social media startup founded in 2015 and headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka. It provides a content consumption and sharing platform specifically designed for the diverse vernacular audience in India, supporting 15 Indian languages. The platform caters to over 1.17 billion wireless network users in the country, allowing them to share videos, jokes, songs, and other social content. ShareChat includes features for private messaging and tagging, making it easy for users to connect and communicate in their preferred language.

Zuiyou

Series B in 2016
Zuiyou is a social networking mobile application designed for users born in the 1990s, facilitating the sharing and discovery of content, including recommendations, topics, and videos. The platform distinguishes itself by decentralizing user comments, presenting them in a non-linear manner rather than prioritizing them based on popularity. This approach encourages diverse interactions and allows users to engage with content in a more organic and personalized way. Through its innovative features, Zuiyou aims to foster a unique community where individuals can connect over shared interests and explore a wide array of topics.

ShareChat

Seed Round in 2016
ShareChat is an Indian social media startup founded in 2015 and headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka. It provides a content consumption and sharing platform specifically designed for the diverse vernacular audience in India, supporting 15 Indian languages. The platform caters to over 1.17 billion wireless network users in the country, allowing them to share videos, jokes, songs, and other social content. ShareChat includes features for private messaging and tagging, making it easy for users to connect and communicate in their preferred language.

Giphy

Series C in 2016
Giphy, Inc. is an online platform that specializes in the search, sharing, and discovery of animated graphics interchange formats (GIFs). Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York City, the company offers a comprehensive database of GIFs across various categories including emotions, food, animals, and pop culture. It enables users to easily browse and share these animated graphics through social media channels. Giphy also supports creative input by allowing users to upload their own GIFs and collaborates with brands to produce original content. The platform aims to evolve beyond its search engine roots into a vibrant community for GIF artists and enthusiasts, focusing on fostering creativity and engagement within the digital visual communication space. As of mid-2020, Giphy operates as a subsidiary of Instagram, which enhances its integration within social media ecosystems.

BeMe Health

Seed Round in 2015
BeMe Health is a mobile application focused on promoting the mental health and emotional wellbeing of teenagers. Founded by Casey Neistat and Matt Hackett, it offers curated content, learning opportunities, and live coaching sessions led by professionals. The platform encourages peer interaction and engagement, blending social features with clinical care to empower users in managing their mental health effectively.

Drafted

Seed Round in 2015
Drafted Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, operates a network recruiting platform designed to streamline the hiring process for companies. The platform, Drafted, allows businesses to source, qualify, and hire candidates efficiently by leveraging their employee networks for referrals and sourcing. It also offers Layoff Network, which helps laid-off individuals connect with hiring companies through nominations from friends and colleagues. The company's solutions are utilized by recruiters, managers, and employees to track candidates and measure performance, ultimately aiming to enhance the quality of hires and support both companies and job seekers in their networking efforts.

VarageSale

Series B in 2015
VarageSale, Inc. operates an online platform that facilitates the buying and selling of used items within local communities. Founded in 2012 and based in Toronto, Canada, the company allows users to create interest-based groups where members can list items for sale, engage in discussions, and make purchases. The platform is designed to be family-friendly and free to use, available on both web and mobile applications across various devices. With millions of members in communities throughout the United States, Canada, and beyond, VarageSale aims to foster connections among users while offering goods at lower prices than retail. The company has been positioned as a subsidiary of VerticalScope Inc. since 2017.

Giphy

Series B in 2015
Giphy, Inc. is an online platform that specializes in the search, sharing, and discovery of animated graphics interchange formats (GIFs). Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York City, the company offers a comprehensive database of GIFs across various categories including emotions, food, animals, and pop culture. It enables users to easily browse and share these animated graphics through social media channels. Giphy also supports creative input by allowing users to upload their own GIFs and collaborates with brands to produce original content. The platform aims to evolve beyond its search engine roots into a vibrant community for GIF artists and enthusiasts, focusing on fostering creativity and engagement within the digital visual communication space. As of mid-2020, Giphy operates as a subsidiary of Instagram, which enhances its integration within social media ecosystems.

Vee

Venture Round in 2014
Vee is Pinterest for People Discovery, enabling meaningful new connections for millenials, who want to meet interesting and relevant people. People who are Real ------------------------------- Interact with real people and not their exaggerated avatars. Rest assured that creeps and spam won't bother you here. All profiles are crazily verified with humans and machines working together, day and night. Conversations that open up a world of possibilities -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Use Conversations to break the ice, get some advice or simply connect with interesting people. Start a quick conversation or join one anywhere anytime. Tribes that welcome you as you are ---------------------------------------------------- Belongingness' is an awesome feeling. Swear your allegiance to existing tribes or start one of your own to meet those who are also interested in things that matter to you. One-on-one Connections ------------------------------------- Have a direct chat with those you find relevant. You can also break the connection anytime. All your chats go away and there is no way the other person can contact you again.

Whisper

Series C in 2014
Whisper is a media company that engages over 250 million users monthly through its platform, which features authentic stories, videos, and posts shared by individuals worldwide. The company utilizes its AI storytelling technology, Eliot, to enhance the content experience. Whisper's mobile app serves as the largest platform for individuals to express their genuine thoughts and feelings without revealing their identities. Additionally, Whisper connects anonymous professionals with tailored job opportunities, further expanding its role in the digital landscape. The app is accessible on both iOS and Android devices. Whisper is supported by several prominent venture investors, including Sequoia Capital, Tencent, and Lightspeed Venture Partners.

Whisper

Series B in 2013
Whisper is a media company that engages over 250 million users monthly through its platform, which features authentic stories, videos, and posts shared by individuals worldwide. The company utilizes its AI storytelling technology, Eliot, to enhance the content experience. Whisper's mobile app serves as the largest platform for individuals to express their genuine thoughts and feelings without revealing their identities. Additionally, Whisper connects anonymous professionals with tailored job opportunities, further expanding its role in the digital landscape. The app is accessible on both iOS and Android devices. Whisper is supported by several prominent venture investors, including Sequoia Capital, Tencent, and Lightspeed Venture Partners.

Snap

Series B in 2013
Snap Inc., established in 2010, is a global camera company headquartered in Santa Monica, California. It operates primarily through its flagship product, Snapchat, a multimedia messaging application renowned for its ephemeral nature, allowing users to send and share photos, videos, and messages that disappear after viewing. Snapchat offers a range of creative features, including filters, lenses, augmented reality experiences, and Stories, which enable users to create and share content with friends or a broader audience. The platform also includes Discover, providing access to original content from publishers and creators, and Memories, allowing users to save and revisit their Snaps. In addition to its software offerings, Snap Inc. has ventured into hardware with Spectacles, wearable cameras that capture first-person perspective content and sync with Snapchat. The company generates nearly all its revenue from advertising, with North America being its largest market despite only accounting for a quarter of its user base. As of 2023, Snapchat boasts over 400 million daily active users.

Whisper

Series A in 2013
Whisper is a media company that engages over 250 million users monthly through its platform, which features authentic stories, videos, and posts shared by individuals worldwide. The company utilizes its AI storytelling technology, Eliot, to enhance the content experience. Whisper's mobile app serves as the largest platform for individuals to express their genuine thoughts and feelings without revealing their identities. Additionally, Whisper connects anonymous professionals with tailored job opportunities, further expanding its role in the digital landscape. The app is accessible on both iOS and Android devices. Whisper is supported by several prominent venture investors, including Sequoia Capital, Tencent, and Lightspeed Venture Partners.

Snap

Series A in 2013
Snap Inc., established in 2010, is a global camera company headquartered in Santa Monica, California. It operates primarily through its flagship product, Snapchat, a multimedia messaging application renowned for its ephemeral nature, allowing users to send and share photos, videos, and messages that disappear after viewing. Snapchat offers a range of creative features, including filters, lenses, augmented reality experiences, and Stories, which enable users to create and share content with friends or a broader audience. The platform also includes Discover, providing access to original content from publishers and creators, and Memories, allowing users to save and revisit their Snaps. In addition to its software offerings, Snap Inc. has ventured into hardware with Spectacles, wearable cameras that capture first-person perspective content and sync with Snapchat. The company generates nearly all its revenue from advertising, with North America being its largest market despite only accounting for a quarter of its user base. As of 2023, Snapchat boasts over 400 million daily active users.

streamOnce

Seed Round in 2012
StreamOnce transforms how teams collaborate by connecting today’s business systems into their social enterprise system. By bringing all of the relevant information for different systems to one social place, your team can search, manage and respond instantly to information.

Snap

Seed Round in 2012
Snap Inc., established in 2010, is a global camera company headquartered in Santa Monica, California. It operates primarily through its flagship product, Snapchat, a multimedia messaging application renowned for its ephemeral nature, allowing users to send and share photos, videos, and messages that disappear after viewing. Snapchat offers a range of creative features, including filters, lenses, augmented reality experiences, and Stories, which enable users to create and share content with friends or a broader audience. The platform also includes Discover, providing access to original content from publishers and creators, and Memories, allowing users to save and revisit their Snaps. In addition to its software offerings, Snap Inc. has ventured into hardware with Spectacles, wearable cameras that capture first-person perspective content and sync with Snapchat. The company generates nearly all its revenue from advertising, with North America being its largest market despite only accounting for a quarter of its user base. As of 2023, Snapchat boasts over 400 million daily active users.

Avocado™

Seed Round in 2012
Avocado is an app for couples (available on iPhone, Android and the web) and is the best way to stay connected with your most important person. It’s a private space just for the two of you to collect and share a life.

Ihaveu.com

Series B in 2012
Ihaveu.com Inc. is an online retailer based in Tianjin, China, specializing in clothing and accessories. Established in 2010, the company operates as a luxury shopping platform, merging e-commerce with social networking features. Its focus is on providing a diverse range of high-end fashion products, catering to a clientele that seeks quality and luxury in their online shopping experiences. Through its innovative approach, Ihaveu.com aims to enhance consumer engagement while facilitating premium retail opportunities in the digital marketplace.

LiveProfile

Series A in 2011
LiveProfile operates a cross-platform mobile messaging application that facilitates real-time communication among users. It offers features such as instant messaging, photo and video sharing, status updates, and customizable user profiles. The app provides real-time notifications for message delivery, reading, and typing statuses, enhancing the live conversation experience.

Friend.ly

Series A in 2011
Friend.ly is a social Q&A platform designed to facilitate self-expression in a fun and meaningful way. It allows users to engage with a community by answering a variety of site-generated questions that are personally relevant to them. Upon logging in, users can explore questions, respond to others, and provide compliments on answers, fostering a positive environment for sharing thoughts and experiences. The platform aims to help individuals create a more accurate online profile while encouraging deeper connections with friends and acquaintances. Through its engaging approach, Friend.ly serves as a tool for users to better understand themselves and the people around them.

Ihaveu.com

Venture Round in 2010
Ihaveu.com Inc. is an online retailer based in Tianjin, China, specializing in clothing and accessories. Established in 2010, the company operates as a luxury shopping platform, merging e-commerce with social networking features. Its focus is on providing a diverse range of high-end fashion products, catering to a clientele that seeks quality and luxury in their online shopping experiences. Through its innovative approach, Ihaveu.com aims to enhance consumer engagement while facilitating premium retail opportunities in the digital marketplace.

Playdom

Series A in 2009
Playdom is a game developer specializing in social and online games, targeting users on platforms such as mobile phones and social networking sites. The company has created a range of popular games that cater to diverse interests, allowing users to engage and enjoy their online experiences. With a strong presence on platforms like the iPhone, Myspace, and Facebook, Playdom focuses on delivering entertaining content that resonates with a broad audience.

Ning Interactive

Series E in 2009
Ning is an online platform that enables users to create social communities and websites tailored to their specific needs. The company provides a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution that includes a variety of community-building tools, allowing clients to engage and nurture their audiences effectively. Key features of the platform include branding and visual design options, member profiles, moderation capabilities, and privacy settings. Users can also utilize tools for sharing and inviting members, as well as integrate social media channels such as Facebook and Twitter. Additionally, Ning supports functionalities like blogging, discussion forums, event management, and multimedia sharing, making it a comprehensive solution for organizers, activists, and influencers looking to establish and maintain a strong online presence.

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.

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.
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