SparkLayer B2B eCommerce
Seed Round in 2023
SparkLayer is a comprehensive headless eCommerce solution designed to facilitate B2B transactions on Shopify stores. This platform streamlines and automates the eCommerce process, allowing businesses to integrate seamlessly with their existing systems while delivering a cohesive and branded experience for their customers. SparkLayer focuses on enhancing the ordering experience, making it simple for merchants to enable efficient B2B operations. With its rapid installation and user-friendly features, SparkLayer provides an effective way for businesses to optimize their online presence and improve customer interactions in the B2B sector.
Pathrise
Seed Round in 2019
Pathrise is a career development and mentorship organization that trains tech professionals and students through online programs and guided coaching. It offers instruction and practice across software engineering, product management, strategy and operations, product design, data science, and marketing, including resume refinement, portfolio presentation, interview preparation, and negotiation techniques. The program emphasizes aligned incentives, with clients paying only after securing a high‑paying job, reflecting its income‑sharing approach. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, Pathrise focuses on helping individuals land suitable roles through personalized mentorship and structured training.
Firework provides a video commerce platform that enables businesses to stream videos directly on their websites. Its features include in-video shopping, lead generation, live streaming events, and AI-powered video assistants, allowing brands to engage visitors and boost conversions.
HelloAva
Venture Round in 2018
HelloAva is an AI-powered skincare consultancy platform that provides personalized skincare recommendations and routines. The service combines artificial intelligence, machine learning, and input from expert dermatologists to offer tailored skincare advice and product recommendations through an online platform. It also offers personalized regime cards and skincare guidance for users seeking customized routines. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in New York.
Dandy is a live dating app that builts to solve the problem of immense time and effort required by existing online dating experiences. It allows USC students to virtually connect through instant messages, without needing to meet in person. The live dating app emulates raw human behavior, as it gives students a convenient way to connect, by addressing issues of unreliability and privacy on current dating apps
Senreve
Seed Round in 2018
Senreve is a luxury handbag company catering to the multifaceted modern woman. The brand focuses on creating stylish and functional bags that accommodate the demands of contemporary life, allowing women to seamlessly transition from work to leisure. Senreve's products are characterized by a blend of elegant design and high-quality Italian craftsmanship, offering a range of lightweight, travel-friendly options. Each handbag is thoughtfully constructed to carry essential items, such as phones, wallets, and laptops, while maintaining a sophisticated appearance. Customers can conveniently order their chosen bags through the company’s online platform, ensuring a personalized shopping experience.
Cabin Technologies, Inc. is a hospitality transportation company that provides overnight bus rides featuring private cabins for passengers traveling up to 500 miles in the United States. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, Cabin offers a unique travel experience by combining transportation and accommodation into one service. Passengers benefit from spacious and comfortable sleeping cabins, along with amenities such as attendants, luggage allowances, nighttime tea, morning coffee, ear plugs, and free Wi-Fi. This innovative approach addresses the challenges of regional travel by allowing individuals to maximize their time, effectively transforming long-distance travel into a seamless and enjoyable experience. The company has garnered support from prominent investors in Silicon Valley, reinforcing its mission to enhance travel efficiency and comfort.
FaceRig is an upcoming program enabling anyone with a webcam to digitally embody any character they want. For now we're focusing on just the portrait, but we aim to do more in the future. Take a look and leave us a message.
Amplitude
Series C in 2017
Amplitude is a software company that offers a product intelligence platform designed to help businesses analyze customer behavior within digital products. The platform enables companies to leverage customer data to enhance product experiences, driving systematic business growth. Amplitude delivers its services through a subscription-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) model, providing ongoing support, initial setup, and training to its clients. The majority of the company’s revenue comes from its operations in the United States, reflecting its focus on delivering value through comprehensive analytics and insights.
Sail Internet
Seed Round in 2017
Sail Internet is a California-based internet service provider offering fiber-fast internet through a mix of fixed wireless and wired connections for residential and business customers. The company serves the San Francisco Bay Area and the Chula Vista region and is headquartered in Palo Alto. Founded in 2015, Sail Internet emphasizes simple plans with no bundles, no contracts, and unlimited data, aiming to improve the internet experience at home and at work through reliable, high-speed connectivity.
Founded in 2014, Bolt enhances online shopping by offering a seamless checkout platform. It enables secure, logged-in, one-click purchases for shoppers, benefiting retailers like REVOLVE and Casper who use it to reduce cart abandonment and improve customer experience.
Amplitude
Series B in 2016
Amplitude is a software company that offers a product intelligence platform designed to help businesses analyze customer behavior within digital products. The platform enables companies to leverage customer data to enhance product experiences, driving systematic business growth. Amplitude delivers its services through a subscription-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) model, providing ongoing support, initial setup, and training to its clients. The majority of the company’s revenue comes from its operations in the United States, reflecting its focus on delivering value through comprehensive analytics and insights.