Liquid 2 Ventures

Liquid 2 Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California. The firm specializes in seed-stage investments, targeting technology startups across various sectors, including communications, biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and more. With a focus on pre-seed and seed-stage companies, Liquid 2 Ventures aims to support early-stage entrepreneurs in the United States as they develop innovative solutions and grow their businesses. The firm was established by Joe Montana, Mike Miller, and Michael Ma, bringing together their expertise to foster technological advancements and drive economic growth in the tech industry.

Michael Ma

Co-Founder and Partner

Mike Miller

Co-Founder and Partner

Nate Montana

Partner

Joe Montana

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Nathaniel Montana

Partner

Elizabeth Montana-Luciano

Director of Operations

Matt Mulvey

Partner

Past deals in Coworking

Round

Seed Round in 2022
Round is a community platform that connects technology executives and senior leaders to foster professional growth and collaboration. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the platform is designed to accelerate the careers of its members by facilitating mentorship and knowledge sharing among high-impact teams in various functions, including product, engineering, marketing, and design. Through this collaborative environment, Round enables technology leaders to enhance their skills and amplify their influence within the industry.

Instawork

Series C in 2021
Instawork operates an online job marketplace designed to connect hospitality businesses with qualified workers. The platform automates the recruitment process, allowing businesses to fill job shifts on demand while enabling professionals to choose work that fits their schedules. By streamlining traditional recruiting methods, Instawork creates economic opportunities for both local businesses and workers. The company is rapidly expanding its reach across the United States, focusing on meeting the evolving needs of the hospitality sector.

Spokn

Seed Round in 2021
Spokn helps companies develop their talent and build a culture of continuous learning - all in audio. Our 'bite-sized' insights cover skills like communication, collaboration, productivity and leadership and come from the top experts in the world - from Harvard Business School and MIT to HubSpot, Mindful, the Financial Times and more. The best part? It's 100% in audio, so learning fits into the daily routine of employees.

Spokn

Seed Round in 2021
Spokn helps companies develop their talent and build a culture of continuous learning - all in audio. Our 'bite-sized' insights cover skills like communication, collaboration, productivity and leadership and come from the top experts in the world - from Harvard Business School and MIT to HubSpot, Mindful, the Financial Times and more. The best part? It's 100% in audio, so learning fits into the daily routine of employees.

UpCodes

Seed Round in 2020
UpCodes, Inc. operates a platform designed to assist the construction industry in navigating compliance with building regulations. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, the company consolidates core building codes and related information, such as amendments and directives, into a single searchable database. Its platform features a robust search engine that utilizes machine learning and data analysis to streamline the process of finding relevant codes. UpCodes also provides collaboration tools that facilitate coordination among teams, helping architecture, engineering, and construction professionals manage projects more efficiently. By offering structured research and easy access to essential codes, UpCodes aims to enhance compliance and minimize project delays within the U.S. construction sector.

MemberStack

Seed Round in 2020
MemberStack lets you build members-only websites, dashboards, web apps, and intranets with your favorite web design tools.

Raise

Series A in 2020
Raise Commercial Real Estate, Inc. provides commercial real estate brokerage services for startups and high growth companies searching for office spaces. It offers planning services, such as financial analysis, legal, zoning, and site selection services. The company also provides buildout services, including workplace strategy, project management, and architecture services. In addition, it offers operations services, such as move coordination, furniture, office management, and lease administration services. Further, it offers document management and commute analysis services for its clients. The company was formerly known as HelloOffice, Inc. and and changed its name to Raise Commercial Real Estate, Inc. in November 2020. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in San Francisco, California with an additional office in Los Angeles, California with additional locations in Silicon Valley and los Angeles, California.

Almanac

Seed Round in 2020
Almanac Labs, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that develops a collaborative documentation tool designed to enhance knowledge sharing and project efficiency for teams in the technology sector. Founded in 2018, Almanac provides an online platform that allows users to access a rich knowledge base consisting of tools, templates, and guides specifically tailored for various roles. The platform enables teams to create, edit, and comment on documents, facilitating collaboration and customization. By combining insights from technology leaders with team practices, Almanac aims to democratize access to essential skills and knowledge, ensuring that individuals can effectively leverage information to maximize their potential. The tool is structured to support efficient workflows and make information actionable, searchable, and up-to-date.

WorkClout

Seed Round in 2020
WorkClout, Inc. is a software as a service (SaaS) company focused on enhancing the operational efficiency of manufacturers across various industries, including commercial printing, packaging, automotive, and healthcare. Established in 2018 and based in Newark, Delaware, WorkClout's software offers a range of features such as business intelligence, automatic delivery slips for shipments, and floor reporting to log idle and downtime. Additionally, it provides job scheduling alerts and integrates order management with invoicing and sales orders. The platform tracks activities on the factory floor and leverages data insights to suggest improvements, enabling manufacturers to streamline processes, automate internal audits, and enhance quality management.

PostHog

Pre Seed Round in 2020
PostHog is increasing the number of successful products in the world. We do that by providing a platform for open-source product analytics. This helps software teams understand user behaviour. We took part in Y Combinator’s W20 cohort, and had the most successful B2B software launch on HackerNews since 2012, with a product that was just 4 weeks old. Our team is a combination of former CTOs and YC founders all turned developers, alongside some of the best developers from the world's largest tech companies who have the experience to help us handle scalability. We're all remote, and we've raised enough to pay top of market. We are proudly backed by some of the best VCs and Investors in the world, such as Y Combinator. We believe in product-led growth, while we build something awesome and let our product bring the users, rather than an outbound sales team and regular cold calls. Check out posthog.com/careers if you want to be part of this journey.

Microverse

Seed Round in 2020
Microverse Enterprises, Inc. is an online education platform founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, California, specializing in training software developers. The company aims to educate and connect one million individuals with remote job opportunities by 2030. Microverse offers full-stack web development programs that utilize income share agreements, allowing students to pay tuition after securing employment. The platform emphasizes collaborative learning, where students from diverse backgrounds work in small distributed teams, engage in remote pair programming, and participate in open source and freelance projects. This approach fosters accountability and teamwork, enabling students to develop the skills necessary to become professional remote software developers while providing companies with access to a global talent pool.

Raise

Seed Round in 2019
Raise Commercial Real Estate, Inc. provides commercial real estate brokerage services for startups and high growth companies searching for office spaces. It offers planning services, such as financial analysis, legal, zoning, and site selection services. The company also provides buildout services, including workplace strategy, project management, and architecture services. In addition, it offers operations services, such as move coordination, furniture, office management, and lease administration services. Further, it offers document management and commute analysis services for its clients. The company was formerly known as HelloOffice, Inc. and and changed its name to Raise Commercial Real Estate, Inc. in November 2020. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in San Francisco, California with an additional office in Los Angeles, California with additional locations in Silicon Valley and los Angeles, California.

Zubale

Seed Round in 2019
We empower brands and retailers to compete by providing technology to crowdsource work

CoLab Software

Seed Round in 2019
CoLab Software Inc. designs and develops Gradient, a cloud-based issue tracking and management platform for mechanical design teams. The company's platform allows design teams to view 3D (Three dimensional) files, gather feedback from stakeholders, track issues, and manage projects in a shared cloud environment. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in St. John's, Canada.

Tandem

Seed Round in 2019
Tandem is a virtual office for remote teams. It allows its users to see, talk to, and collaborate with their team in one click. It was founded by Rajiv Ayyangar, Tim Su, and Bernat Fortet in 2019. It is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Rippling

Series A in 2019
Rippling is a human resource management company that streamlines various employee-related processes, including payroll, benefits, device management, and application access. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, Rippling offers a platform that automates manual tasks, such as the onboarding of new hires. In a matter of 90 seconds, businesses can set up or disable employee payroll, health insurance, and access to essential third-party applications like Gmail, Microsoft Office, and Slack. By unifying all employee systems, Rippling effectively reduces administrative burdens, allowing organizations to focus on their core activities.

Almanac

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Almanac Labs, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that develops a collaborative documentation tool designed to enhance knowledge sharing and project efficiency for teams in the technology sector. Founded in 2018, Almanac provides an online platform that allows users to access a rich knowledge base consisting of tools, templates, and guides specifically tailored for various roles. The platform enables teams to create, edit, and comment on documents, facilitating collaboration and customization. By combining insights from technology leaders with team practices, Almanac aims to democratize access to essential skills and knowledge, ensuring that individuals can effectively leverage information to maximize their potential. The tool is structured to support efficient workflows and make information actionable, searchable, and up-to-date.

WorkClout

Pre Seed Round in 2019
WorkClout, Inc. is a software as a service (SaaS) company focused on enhancing the operational efficiency of manufacturers across various industries, including commercial printing, packaging, automotive, and healthcare. Established in 2018 and based in Newark, Delaware, WorkClout's software offers a range of features such as business intelligence, automatic delivery slips for shipments, and floor reporting to log idle and downtime. Additionally, it provides job scheduling alerts and integrates order management with invoicing and sales orders. The platform tracks activities on the factory floor and leverages data insights to suggest improvements, enabling manufacturers to streamline processes, automate internal audits, and enhance quality management.

2ndKitchen

Seed Round in 2019
2ndKitchen, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that provides a platform for businesses lacking kitchen facilities to offer food service by partnering with local restaurants. Founded in 2017, 2ndKitchen enables various establishments, including bars, breweries, hotels, and co-working spaces, to create custom-branded menus featuring food selections from nearby restaurants. The platform facilitates seamless ordering through integrated kiosks, ensuring that food is delivered quickly and hot to customers at their seats. This approach benefits all parties involved: businesses enhance their offerings with food options, customers enjoy convenient dining experiences, and restaurants gain additional revenue by serving a broader customer base in their neighborhoods.

Openland

Seed Round in 2018
Openland is a modern platform for chat communities. Anyone can start a community as a simple chat and add more activies as they grow. Openland provides tools for sharing and organizing community knowledge and connecting community members via 1-1 introductions. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in San Francisco. Openland is backed by 30 prominent venture investors, including Y Combinator, Gagarin Capital, Sinai Ventures, Soma Capital, Liquid 2 Ventures, and Rainfall Ventures.

UpCodes

Seed Round in 2018
UpCodes, Inc. operates a platform designed to assist the construction industry in navigating compliance with building regulations. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, the company consolidates core building codes and related information, such as amendments and directives, into a single searchable database. Its platform features a robust search engine that utilizes machine learning and data analysis to streamline the process of finding relevant codes. UpCodes also provides collaboration tools that facilitate coordination among teams, helping architecture, engineering, and construction professionals manage projects more efficiently. By offering structured research and easy access to essential codes, UpCodes aims to enhance compliance and minimize project delays within the U.S. construction sector.

Plan

Seed Round in 2017
Managing work shouldn't be warfare. Plan lets you control your calendar, tasks, and action items from all your tools in one beautifully designed interface. So you can focus on executing projects (not people). With time, Plan gets smarter and does things like predict if your projects are on track, alleviate any roadblocks that arise, and ensure that the ball is never dropped. Get started today at https://getplan.co!

Feather

Seed Round in 2017
Feather Home Inc. operates an online platform that offers furniture and home decor rental services, catering primarily to urban residents seeking affordable furnishing solutions. Established in 2017 and based in New York, the company allows users to rent a variety of high-quality furniture, including items for living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, and home offices, with the flexibility to renew, swap, buy, or return as their needs change. Feather's service includes free delivery and assembly within a week, helping customers transition from empty spaces to fully furnished homes efficiently. Additionally, the company's circular approach aims to minimize environmental impact by reducing furniture waste, promoting sustainability by keeping furnishings in use and out of landfills.

UpCodes

Seed Round in 2017
UpCodes, Inc. operates a platform designed to assist the construction industry in navigating compliance with building regulations. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, the company consolidates core building codes and related information, such as amendments and directives, into a single searchable database. Its platform features a robust search engine that utilizes machine learning and data analysis to streamline the process of finding relevant codes. UpCodes also provides collaboration tools that facilitate coordination among teams, helping architecture, engineering, and construction professionals manage projects more efficiently. By offering structured research and easy access to essential codes, UpCodes aims to enhance compliance and minimize project delays within the U.S. construction sector.

REKalibrate

Seed Round in 2017
KettleSpace, Inc. offers on-demand co-working and meeting spaces within restaurants, hotels, and other venues, utilizing their downtime to provide users with a unique working environment. Founded in 2016 and based in New York, the company allows individuals to browse and book these spaces through its online platform. KettleSpace emphasizes cost-effectiveness by eliminating traditional buildout expenses associated with standard co-working spaces, thereby delivering a high-quality experience at competitive prices. Members benefit from a range of exclusive perks, including unlimited coffee and tea, food and beverage discounts, and opportunities for networking and events.

Autocode

Seed Round in 2017
An online code editor with API autocomplete, instant hosting, and a Standard Library. Sync data, build bots and customize workflows.

Crowd Cow

Seed Round in 2017
Crowd Cow, Inc. is an online retail platform based in Seattle, Washington, that connects customers with small family farms to purchase high-quality meat products directly. Founded in 2015, the company specializes in offering a variety of meats, including beef, pork, lamb, chicken, and seafood, allowing customers to select specific cuts and quantities tailored to their preferences. By partnering with independent farmers and aquaculture operators, Crowd Cow ensures that its offerings are crafted with care and delivered straight to customers' doors. This approach not only supports local agriculture but also provides consumers with convenient access to premium meat products.

Cowlar

Seed Round in 2017
Cowlar Inc. develops, manufactures, and markets smart neck collars for monitoring dairy cows. Its waterproof and non-invasive monitoring system monitors temperature, activity, and behavior of each individual cow; and provides actionable recommendations on how to increase milk yield, improve reproduction rates, and detect illness early. The company also develops dairy management software. Cowlar Inc. was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Memphis, Tennessee with a research and development office in Islamabad, Pakistan.

WorkRamp

Seed Round in 2016
WorkRamp, Inc. develops a software for enterprises to onboard, train, and certify their employees. It offers WorkRamp, a software that provides templates that are used as starting point for the training needs. The company’s software also enables managers, mentors, and buddies to collaborate in real-time; and used to implement, track, and manage the training program. In addition, its solutions are used for onboarding programs, ongoing training, and certify the team members. WorkRamp, Inc. was formerly known as Bulletin Board IO, Inc. and changed its name to WorkRamp, Inc. in November 2015. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in San Carlos, California.

Konsus

Seed Round in 2016
Konsus is a design company that specializes in providing on-demand outsourcing solutions for corporate teams. The company focuses on delivering high-quality design services tailored to meet the needs of various enterprises. By offering a range of design solutions, Konsus supports marketing, creative, and internal design teams in managing their projects efficiently. Trusted by numerous businesses, Konsus aims to simplify the design process, allowing companies to access professional design assistance as needed.

Konsus

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Konsus is a design company that specializes in providing on-demand outsourcing solutions for corporate teams. The company focuses on delivering high-quality design services tailored to meet the needs of various enterprises. By offering a range of design solutions, Konsus supports marketing, creative, and internal design teams in managing their projects efficiently. Trusted by numerous businesses, Konsus aims to simplify the design process, allowing companies to access professional design assistance as needed.

Bluecrew

Seed Round in 2015
BlueCrew, Inc. is an on-demand staffing platform based in Palo Alto, California, specializing in connecting employers with temporary workers in the Bay Area. The platform allows companies to post job openings and enables applicants to easily sign up and apply for positions. BlueCrew focuses on filling short-term, low-complexity roles in areas such as commercial moving, furniture pickup, data entry, truck driving, and on-the-move sales. By combining transparency and automation, BlueCrew aims to enhance the staffing experience for blue-collar positions while providing the flexibility of a mobile-based interface along with the legal protections typically associated with traditional employment models. As of February 2018, BlueCrew operates as a subsidiary of IAC/InterActiveCorp.
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