Link Ventures

Link Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2006. The firm specializes in investing in early-stage internet technology companies and leverages the proprietary data assets from its incubator, Cogo Labs, to enhance online audience building and traffic generation for its portfolio. Link Ventures manages multiple early-stage venture capital funds, including those focused on internet retail, and operates as a Registered Investment Adviser. Its strategy revolves around identifying and nurturing innovative companies in the technology sector.

David Blundin

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Lisa Dolan

Managing Director

John Werner

Partner and Managing Director

40 past transactions

Intrinsic

Venture Round in 2023
Intrinsic Brands is an eCommerce acquisition and growth platform uniquely focused on digital-first health and wellness brands.

nsKnox

Series B in 2023
NsKnox Technologies is a software development company specializing in fraud prevention technology aimed at securing corporate payment systems. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company offers innovative solutions to protect organizations from insider threats, external fraud, and data manipulation. Its unique approach to Cooperative Cyber Security (CCS) allows businesses to authenticate, authorize, and verify transactions in real-time, significantly enhancing payment protection across their systems. By addressing various forms of fraud, including social engineering and internal attacks, NsKnox enables organizations to ensure that every transaction is secure and reaches the intended beneficiary without complications.

Stilt

Series A in 2022
Stilt Inc. is a financial technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in providing collateral-free personal loans to international students, graduates, immigrants, and other underserved individuals who have limited or no credit history in the United States. By utilizing a peer-to-peer lending platform, Stilt leverages proprietary and public data to assess the creditworthiness of these individuals, allowing them to access short-term loans at competitive interest rates. The company's mission is to help immigrants build credit and gain access to essential financial services that can improve their economic prospects.

Creatively

Seed Round in 2022
Creatively champions and connects the world’s most valued creative community through best-in-class portfolios, collaborative features, and opportunities around the globe. Designed by creatives and for creatives, Creatively is an active space for creators to showcase their work, and for companies and brands to discover amazing talent.

Canela Media

Series A in 2022
Canela Media, Inc. operates as a digital media company. The company offers brand to connect with multicultural audiences with its free streaming service. It offers Canela.TV, video and display solutions, branded content, and influencers marketing. The company performs a comprehensive analysis for brands to understand their position on social media and identifies influencers to improve position. Canela Media, Inc. was incorporated in 2019 and is based in New York, New York.

Minded

Seed Round in 2022
Minded offers a better way to renew and refill mental health prescriptions.

PayZen

Series A in 2021
PayZen is a mission-driven FinTech company that aims to tackle the growing patient payment responsibility problem with superior technology and a new approach. We achieve better financial outcomes for both patients and providers through Smart Medical Payment Plans And Non-Recourse Patient Financing.

Anomaly

Series A in 2021
Anomaly is pioneering a new paradigm in healthcare—Precision Payments—to improve payment accuracy and streamline payments for payers and providers, a $300B+ problem.

SmarterTravel

Series B in 2021
SmarterTravel, a subsidiary of TripAdvisor, operates a portfolio of high-traffic online travel sites designed to assist travelers in finding suitable trips at competitive prices. The company offers a platform that features personalized travel recommendations and facilitates instant booking. Additionally, SmarterTravel provides a subscription service that grants members access to discounted hotel rates and other benefits, enhancing the travel planning experience. Alongside expert travel tips, inspiring destination stories, and timely news, SmarterTravel is committed to innovation and improvement, fostering a collaborative environment that empowers its team to challenge conventional approaches.

Cruisebound

Convertible Note in 2021
Cruisebound is a travel agency focused on making cruising accessible to a wider audience by streamlining the booking process. The company provides a platform that offers a variety of cruise options, detailed information, and booking services. To enhance the customer experience, Cruisebound also offers human support through phone and live chat, ensuring that clients can easily navigate their cruise planning.

Breeze

Series A in 2021
Breeze is an InsurTech company based in Omaha, Nebraska, established in 2019. It offers a digital platform that provides a range of insurance products designed to replace lost wages due to short-term or long-term disabilities and critical illnesses. The company's offerings include long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, critical illness insurance, and paid parental leave insurance, as well as group disability insurance. Breeze aims to help individuals protect their income and lifestyle through personalized disability insurance plans, addressing needs related to sickness, accidents, and other qualifying events.

Intrinsic

Series A in 2021
Intrinsic Brands is an eCommerce acquisition and growth platform uniquely focused on digital-first health and wellness brands.

Caribou

Series B in 2021
MotoRefi, Inc. operates an automotive refinance platform designed to help customers save on their car loans. By partnering with various local and community lenders, the company offers competitive loan rates and aims to reduce monthly payments, with customers typically saving an average of $100 each month. MotoRefi's secure digital platform allows users to assess potential savings and complete the refinancing process easily from home. The company handles all aspects of the transaction, including paying off the previous lender and retitling the vehicle, eliminating the need for customers to visit the DMV. Founded in 2016, MotoRefi is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

Minded

Seed Round in 2021
Minded offers a better way to renew and refill mental health prescriptions.

Own Up

Series B in 2021
Own Up, operating under Rategravity, Inc., offers a software platform designed to assist homebuyers in financing their homes. Founded in 2015 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company provides a solution that eliminates the need for salespeople, allowing users to compare, select, and finalize their mortgage options directly with lenders. The platform caters to a variety of property types, including primary residences, second homes, investment properties, single-family homes, multi-family homes, condos, and townhomes. By streamlining the lending process, Own Up aims to facilitate easier access to low-interest mortgages for consumers.

Own Up

Series B in 2021
Own Up, operating under Rategravity, Inc., offers a software platform designed to assist homebuyers in financing their homes. Founded in 2015 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company provides a solution that eliminates the need for salespeople, allowing users to compare, select, and finalize their mortgage options directly with lenders. The platform caters to a variety of property types, including primary residences, second homes, investment properties, single-family homes, multi-family homes, condos, and townhomes. By streamlining the lending process, Own Up aims to facilitate easier access to low-interest mortgages for consumers.

Stilt

Seed Round in 2020
Stilt Inc. is a financial technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in providing collateral-free personal loans to international students, graduates, immigrants, and other underserved individuals who have limited or no credit history in the United States. By utilizing a peer-to-peer lending platform, Stilt leverages proprietary and public data to assess the creditworthiness of these individuals, allowing them to access short-term loans at competitive interest rates. The company's mission is to help immigrants build credit and gain access to essential financial services that can improve their economic prospects.

Trust & Will

Series B in 2020
Trust & Will is an online platform that simplifies the estate planning process by providing users with the tools to create wills, trusts, and other legal documents related to asset distribution. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Diego, California, the company aims to make estate planning easy, fast, and secure, although it does not replace professional legal advice for complex estate matters. By guiding clients through the creation of essential legal documents, Trust & Will helps individuals save on legal fees while ensuring their wishes are properly documented. The company has received backing from various venture capital firms and angel investors, reflecting its commitment to improving access to estate planning resources.

Creatively

Venture Round in 2020
Creatively champions and connects the world’s most valued creative community through best-in-class portfolios, collaborative features, and opportunities around the globe. Designed by creatives and for creatives, Creatively is an active space for creators to showcase their work, and for companies and brands to discover amazing talent.

HealthCare.com

Venture Round in 2020
HealthCare.com operates an online platform designed to educate consumers about healthcare and Medicare insurance options. Founded in 2006 and based in Miami, Florida, the company enables users to search for and compare various health plans, access healthcare resources, and utilize tools for understanding coverage options. As an independent, advertising-supported website, HealthCare.com generates revenue through leads, clicks, calls, and applications, and may receive compensation from advertisers for sponsored products and services. It is important to note that HealthCare.com does not act as a broker or agent in the sale of insurance products and does not provide a comprehensive listing of all available companies or products. The company also has additional offices in New York City, Indianapolis, and Guatemala City.

Mercor

Pre Seed Round in 2020
We build GUIs and management software to enable small businesses to better deploy cloud resources.

Caribou

Series A in 2020
MotoRefi, Inc. operates an automotive refinance platform designed to help customers save on their car loans. By partnering with various local and community lenders, the company offers competitive loan rates and aims to reduce monthly payments, with customers typically saving an average of $100 each month. MotoRefi's secure digital platform allows users to assess potential savings and complete the refinancing process easily from home. The company handles all aspects of the transaction, including paying off the previous lender and retitling the vehicle, eliminating the need for customers to visit the DMV. Founded in 2016, MotoRefi is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

Trust & Will

Series A in 2019
Trust & Will is an online platform that simplifies the estate planning process by providing users with the tools to create wills, trusts, and other legal documents related to asset distribution. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Diego, California, the company aims to make estate planning easy, fast, and secure, although it does not replace professional legal advice for complex estate matters. By guiding clients through the creation of essential legal documents, Trust & Will helps individuals save on legal fees while ensuring their wishes are properly documented. The company has received backing from various venture capital firms and angel investors, reflecting its commitment to improving access to estate planning resources.

Own Up

Series A in 2019
Own Up, operating under Rategravity, Inc., offers a software platform designed to assist homebuyers in financing their homes. Founded in 2015 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company provides a solution that eliminates the need for salespeople, allowing users to compare, select, and finalize their mortgage options directly with lenders. The platform caters to a variety of property types, including primary residences, second homes, investment properties, single-family homes, multi-family homes, condos, and townhomes. By streamlining the lending process, Own Up aims to facilitate easier access to low-interest mortgages for consumers.

hopjump

Seed Round in 2017
HopJump is a travel company that offers personalized travel recommendations and targeted travel content to US consumers. It is a subsidiary of the parent company, Cogo Labs, emerged in 2005 and in 2012 a team of Cogo Labs veterans started Cognius, which has since become Hopjump! Together we have decades of combined experience launching high growth Internet startups with a focus on predictive analytics. The company is located at Cambridge, Massachusetts.

EverQuote

Series B in 2017
EverQuote is an independent online insurance marketplace that enables consumers to compare quotes for various types of insurance, including auto, home, and life insurance. The company connects consumers with a network of insurance providers through its data-driven platform, streamlining the process of finding suitable coverage at competitive prices. By leveraging technology and data science, EverQuote aims to simplify insurance shopping, saving time and money for both consumers and providers. The company's services are offered free of charge to users, fostering an accessible environment for individuals seeking personalized insurance options.

CareDash

Debt Financing in 2017
CareDash is an online platform founded in 2013 that helps users find, compare, and review healthcare providers, including doctors, therapists, and hospitals. It offers a comprehensive and transparent database where patients can search for providers by name, specialty, or location, and access unfiltered ratings and reviews. Unlike some other review sites, CareDash does not remove or edit negative reviews for payment from providers, ensuring that users receive genuine feedback from patients. This approach allows individuals to make informed decisions regarding their healthcare by facilitating access to reliable information about various healthcare services. Based in the United States, CareDash aims to simplify the search for trusted medical resources.

Vestmark

Private Equity Round in 2016
Vestmark, based in Wakefield, MA, has been a prominent provider of technology solutions for wealth management and investment advisory since 2001. The company offers a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform that simplifies investment management processes for broker-dealers, asset managers, bank trusts, and advisors. Its software facilitates account proposals and enrollment, portfolio construction and management, and monitoring of investable assets, all while delivering comprehensive advice across various accounts and channels. Currently, Vestmark supports the management of over 1 million accounts and more than $250 billion in assets, positioning itself as a key player in the wealth management industry.

Abovo42 Corp

Seed Round in 2015
Abovo42 Corp, based in Marriottsville, Maryland, operates a portal that provides unique email sharing services. Established in 2015, the company enables users to publish and share content effortlessly through email. By sending or forwarding an email to a specific address, users can have their messages transformed into HTML web pages, receiving a link to the page in return. This service requires no app installation or registration, making it accessible to anyone familiar with basic email functions. Users can create online communities and engage in various activities, such as sharing offers, blogging, and distributing files. Additionally, its subsidiary, Meta42.co, focuses on online marketing, particularly in email marketing and identity-enabled advertising channels. The company's mission is to simplify the process of content sharing and publishing on the Internet.

TodayTix

Series A in 2014
TodayTix, Inc. is a mobile application developer that facilitates the purchase of theater tickets across major markets, including New York City, London’s West End, and Los Angeles. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in New York, TodayTix offers a user-friendly platform for audiences to discover and engage with cultural experiences. The company collaborates with over 1,300 partners to provide competitively priced tickets in 15 locations globally, including Toronto, Seattle, and Chicago. TodayTix has developed innovative ticketing programs, such as digital lotteries and mobile rush options, resulting in millions of entries and social shares. Since its inception, TodayTix has attracted more than 5 million users, aiming to enhance the theater-going experience by making it more accessible and engaging.

CareDash

Seed Round in 2014
CareDash is an online platform founded in 2013 that helps users find, compare, and review healthcare providers, including doctors, therapists, and hospitals. It offers a comprehensive and transparent database where patients can search for providers by name, specialty, or location, and access unfiltered ratings and reviews. Unlike some other review sites, CareDash does not remove or edit negative reviews for payment from providers, ensuring that users receive genuine feedback from patients. This approach allows individuals to make informed decisions regarding their healthcare by facilitating access to reliable information about various healthcare services. Based in the United States, CareDash aims to simplify the search for trusted medical resources.

Rocketmiles

Series A in 2014
Rocketmiles is a startup that lets travelers earn frequent flier miles in major airline programs when booking hotel stays through its site. It was built with the sole purpose of helping people travel more and travel farther. They feature a premium, hand-picked hotels in each city that have been screened by their staff of experts.

TodayTix

Seed Round in 2013
TodayTix, Inc. is a mobile application developer that facilitates the purchase of theater tickets across major markets, including New York City, London’s West End, and Los Angeles. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in New York, TodayTix offers a user-friendly platform for audiences to discover and engage with cultural experiences. The company collaborates with over 1,300 partners to provide competitively priced tickets in 15 locations globally, including Toronto, Seattle, and Chicago. TodayTix has developed innovative ticketing programs, such as digital lotteries and mobile rush options, resulting in millions of entries and social shares. Since its inception, TodayTix has attracted more than 5 million users, aiming to enhance the theater-going experience by making it more accessible and engaging.

Cook123

Series A in 2013
Cook123 is an online platform that hosts a variety of recipes. It also offers videos and articles related to food and health. The platform was launched in 2013 by Joe Langhan and is based in Gloucester, Massachusetts.

Rocketmiles

Seed Round in 2013
Rocketmiles is a startup that lets travelers earn frequent flier miles in major airline programs when booking hotel stays through its site. It was built with the sole purpose of helping people travel more and travel farther. They feature a premium, hand-picked hotels in each city that have been screened by their staff of experts.

Cognius

Seed Round in 2013
Cognius is an internet company that specializes across diverse content industries.

EverQuote

Seed Round in 2011
EverQuote is an independent online insurance marketplace that enables consumers to compare quotes for various types of insurance, including auto, home, and life insurance. The company connects consumers with a network of insurance providers through its data-driven platform, streamlining the process of finding suitable coverage at competitive prices. By leveraging technology and data science, EverQuote aims to simplify insurance shopping, saving time and money for both consumers and providers. The company's services are offered free of charge to users, fostering an accessible environment for individuals seeking personalized insurance options.

Jobcase

Seed Round in 2009
Jobcase, Inc. operates an online social network designed to support job seekers in enhancing their work-life experiences. Founded in 2014 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Jobcase provides a platform that enables users to create profiles, build resumes, and access job listings from various sources. The platform also offers learning resources and tools aimed at self-improvement, helping individuals take actionable steps toward achieving their career goals. By fostering connections among professionals, Jobcase empowers users to navigate their vocational pursuits effectively.

Autotegrity

Seed Round in 2006
Autotegrity is a data analytics and quantitative marketing company that specializes in the automotive sector. It offers an automotive shopping service that utilizes predictive analytics to effectively connect consumers with auto dealers. By leveraging rigorous data analysis, Autotegrity helps consumers identify vehicles that meet their needs while simultaneously assisting dealerships in reaching highly qualified, locally targeted customers. This dual approach enhances the car-buying experience for consumers and optimizes marketing efforts for dealers.

CourseAdvisor

Seed Round in 2006
CourseAdvisor is an online research directory focused on postsecondary education, career training, and professional development. The platform provides access to over 5,000 educational programs offered by nearly 300 accredited institutions, including colleges, vocational and technical schools, and professional training centers. By facilitating connections between prospective students and educational opportunities, CourseAdvisor aims to support individuals in making informed decisions about their educational and career paths.
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