Maiden Lane

Maiden Lane is a venture capital firm founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California. The firm specializes in seed and early-stage investments, focusing on sectors such as software and technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT). Maiden Lane typically invests $200,000 in each portfolio company, facilitating collaboration among partners through platforms like AngelList Syndicates to streamline the investment process.

Dustin Dolginow

Co-Founder

Jeff Fagnan

Founder / Investment Committee

33 past transactions

Dyspatch

Series A in 2017
Dyspatch is an email production platform that assists enterprise organizations in efficiently creating and managing transactional and triggered emails. By centralizing the processes of template creation, approval, and publishing, Dyspatch enhances the speed and effectiveness of email production. The platform features a powerful API, a visual editor, and built-in device testing, allowing users to build engaging and interactive emails without the need for coding. It supports collaboration among teams, facilitates template localization, and provides preview options across various email clients and devices. Additionally, Dyspatch integrates with existing email service providers, enabling businesses to streamline and scale their email workflows while ensuring consistency in branding and compliance.

Teachable

Series A in 2017
Teachable Inc. is an online education platform that enables users to create and sell courses with ease. The platform allows educators to build customized course websites, manage branding, student data, and pricing all in one place. Users can import various content formats, including text, images, audio, and video, and personalize their courses with logos and styles. Teachable provides features such as multi-language support, a course page editor, blogs, quizzes, discussion forums, and analytics to enhance the teaching experience. The platform is designed for a diverse range of users, including teachers, authors, and entrepreneurs, facilitating the delivery of diverse educational offerings such as video classes, group coaching, and webinars. Established in 2014 and based in New York, Teachable, formerly known as Fedora, operates as a subsidiary of Launch Pad Tecnologia e Serviços S.A.

Super

Series A in 2016
Super is an insurtech company that offers a subscription service for home care and repair.

Chameleon

Seed Round in 2016
Chameleon Intelligent Tech Inc. has developed an online platform that facilitates the creation and optimization of product tours for web applications without the need for coding. Established in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Chameleon aims to enhance user onboarding by providing designers, product managers, marketers, and customer success managers with greater control over user experiences. The platform allows teams to quickly build, test, and deploy in-product tours through a user-friendly WYSIWYG editor. Its implementation is straightforward, requiring only a few lines of code, and it automatically gathers analytics, enabling a data-driven approach to refining user onboarding processes.

Dil Mil

Seed Round in 2016
Dil Mil is a rapidly growing matchmaking application designed for South Asian expatriates, aimed at modernizing the traditional arranged marriage model. By addressing privacy and usability concerns associated with conventional solutions, Dil Mil attracts over 1,000 new users daily and experiences substantial month-over-month growth in both users and revenue. The platform utilizes proprietary machine learning and artificial intelligence algorithms to facilitate meaningful connections among users seeking serious relationships. It prioritizes user safety and provides streamlined support, ensuring a reliable and private matchmaking experience. With a dedicated team of experienced engineers and advisors, Dil Mil is focused on delivering effective matchmaking services while leveraging advanced technology to optimize the user experience.

Overnight

Seed Round in 2016
Overnight is an on-demand accommodation booking platform designed for travelers seeking last-minute stays. The mobile-based application allows users to quickly find and book available accommodations in their vicinity, facilitating spontaneous travel experiences. By connecting travelers with local hosts, Overnight simplifies the process of securing same-day lodging, making travel more accessible. The service aims to break down barriers associated with last-minute bookings, encouraging users to explore new destinations with ease.

Pakible

Seed Round in 2016
Pakible, Inc. specializes in providing custom packaging solutions for businesses, enabling them to create tailored branded packaging. The company offers a variety of products, including custom corrugated boxes, shipping boxes, product containers, bags, shippers, and mailers. Clients have the flexibility to select the type and size of their packaging and personalize it with their own text, logos, and colors. Founded in 2014, Pakible is headquartered in Mountain View, California, and aims to simplify the process of designing custom packaging for businesses of all sizes.

Juniper Square

Seed Round in 2016
Juniper Square, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in investment management software tailored for the real estate industry. The company's online platform streamlines investment operations, enabling private equity firms to efficiently find, raise, and manage capital. Juniper Square offers solutions that enhance communication and collaboration between general partners and limited partners, thereby fostering stronger investment partnerships. The firm provides services in fundraising, investor management, and fund administration, catering to a variety of sectors including real estate, private equity, venture capital, and private debt. By addressing the fragmented and inefficient processes in investment management, Juniper Square aims to empower organizations to achieve their full potential.

TinyRx

Venture Round in 2015
TinyRx was an on-demand prescription delivery service operating in the Bay Area. It shut down in May 2016.

Super

Seed Round in 2015
Super is an insurtech company that offers a subscription service for home care and repair.

Sochat

Seed Round in 2015
Sochat is an iOS and Android mobile messaging application and connection platform. It allows its users to publish groups nearby with a PIN to quickly gather up and share GIFs, photos, videos, disappearing messages, and drawings among its users. It also allows sending songs and YouTube videos, play rock paper scissors game, and poll friends and groups. Sochat is a U.S.-based company that was founded in 2014 by Lukens Orthwein.

Astro ()

Seed Round in 2015
Astro is a technology company that develops an automated home system of devices, designed to be user-friendly without the need for installation or new infrastructure. In addition to its home automation solutions, Astro also offers an intelligent email application that enhances workplace communication. This application leverages artificial intelligence and natural language processing to streamline both internal and external messages, integrating one-to-one and group communications, calendar invitations, and support for various media types such as images, texts, and files. By focusing on improving email efficiency, Astro aims to help teams prioritize important tasks and enhance overall communication.

Dil Mil

Seed Round in 2015
Dil Mil is a rapidly growing matchmaking application designed for South Asian expatriates, aimed at modernizing the traditional arranged marriage model. By addressing privacy and usability concerns associated with conventional solutions, Dil Mil attracts over 1,000 new users daily and experiences substantial month-over-month growth in both users and revenue. The platform utilizes proprietary machine learning and artificial intelligence algorithms to facilitate meaningful connections among users seeking serious relationships. It prioritizes user safety and provides streamlined support, ensuring a reliable and private matchmaking experience. With a dedicated team of experienced engineers and advisors, Dil Mil is focused on delivering effective matchmaking services while leveraging advanced technology to optimize the user experience.

Immediately

Seed Round in 2015
Immediately is mobile sales enablement, designed for the always-on workforce. Sales can no longer be a 9-5 job; over 70% of lost deals are due to slow reaction time. Immediately brings the full sales workflow into one mobile app designed to enable capturing opportunities and closing deals in real time. From getting intelligence on leads, to sending instrumented emails, to making and logging phone calls and updating opportunity status. Immediately is the sales rep’s best weapon. We plug into Google Apps and Salesforce to integrate seamlessly with existing workflows. We believe the future of sales is not CRM, but a beautiful data-driven, highly automated, and platform-agnostic integrated sales experience. Creating it is our passion. Our customer is the closer - and we believe that in sales, everyone should be a closer.

Jukely

Seed Round in 2015
Jukely Inc. is a Brooklyn-based company that provides information services related to music concerts and events. Founded in 2012, Jukely offers members daily guestlist access to a wide range of concerts, parties, and DJ sets each month. The company utilizes a platform that analyzes users' music preferences and social connections to recommend shows and potential concert companions. This personalized approach not only enhances the concert-going experience but also helps concert promoters and venues attract more attendees through targeted recommendations. Jukely's services are available via its website, mobile application, and social media channels.

Headout

Seed Round in 2015
Headout Inc. operates a mobile marketplace that allows travelers to easily discover and book last-minute tours, activities, and experiences. The company's app offers a wide range of options, including food tours, walking tours, cruises, and various activities such as kayaking and skydiving, catering to travelers in major cities across the United States. By providing access to local events and attractions, Headout aims to enhance the travel experience for users seeking spontaneous adventures. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, the company also has offices in London and Dubai. Headout was previously known as Tourlandish Inc. and strives to make real-life experiences more accessible and enjoyable in an increasingly digital world.

Bedrock Data

Series A in 2015
Bedrock Data offers a data management and integration platform that connects, cleans, and continuously synchronizes multiple cloud systems in real-time. The platform enables multi-directional syncing and facilitates cross-system workflows for customer relationship management and enterprise resource planning systems. By streamlining the integration process, Bedrock Data eliminates the complexities and costs associated with traditional system integrations, allowing users to maintain a single view of the customer and enhance team alignment. This straightforward approach has made Bedrock Data a valuable resource for hundreds of customers worldwide, helping them to save time and improve operational agility.

Shape Analytics

Seed Round in 2015
Shape Analytics, based in San Francisco, California, offers a platform focused on people analytics, enabling organizations to consolidate and analyze workforce data from various sources. As a subsidiary of Reflektive, Inc., Shape provides a real-time intelligence and predictive analytics platform that delivers comprehensive reporting, insights, and predictions on employee information. The platform features customizable dashboards that empower human resource leaders and managers to access actionable data, facilitating improved decision-making regarding workforce management. Leading companies utilize Shape to enhance employee performance and drive better outcomes in their organizations.

CodeSignal

Seed Round in 2015
CodeSignal, Inc. operates a cloud-based platform designed to facilitate the discovery and development of technical talent through innovative coding and recruiting solutions. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, the company employs game mechanics to offer online programming assessments that serve both instructional and recruitment purposes. Its platform enables employers to create customized tests aligned with their interview processes, assessing a range of skills beyond traditional data structures and algorithms. CodeSignal aims to enhance the hiring process by providing smarter assessment questions and a streamlined experience, ultimately helping organizations tap into diverse talent pools while improving their speed-to-hire. Trusted by prominent companies, CodeSignal has powered millions of skills evaluations, supporting both technical hiring and individual learning and development initiatives.

Matchmade

Seed Round in 2015
Matchmade is a platform designed to streamline the process of influencer marketing within the gaming industry. It connects advertisers with creators, facilitating targeted and measurable campaigns. The platform provides real-time campaign data through an intuitive dashboard, which integrates with various third-party data-tracking services. This allows businesses to efficiently search for and engage multiple influencers in a single location, enhancing the effectiveness of their marketing efforts. By prioritizing the creative aspects of marketing, Matchmade enables industry professionals to focus on developing impactful campaigns while leveraging data and automation for optimal results.

LoungeBuddy

Series A in 2015
LoungeBuddy, Inc. is a mobile application developer based in San Francisco, California, that provides travelers with short-term access to airport lounges worldwide. Founded in 2013, the company enables users to discover, book, and access various airport lounges, enhancing their travel experience for a one-time fee. LoungeBuddy operates as a subsidiary of American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc. The platform addresses the issue of excess capacity in airport lounges, which can accommodate over 350 million entries annually but currently receive fewer than 250 million. This excess capacity represents a significant market opportunity. LoungeBuddy has developed a patent-pending, real-time inventory management system that allows lounge operators to optimize passenger flow and maximize revenue. The platform also supports transactions for various partners, including online travel agencies, travel management companies, and airlines, positioning LoungeBuddy as a key player in the evolving airport lounge industry.

Hologram

Pre Seed Round in 2015
Hologram, Inc. is a company that specializes in cloud-based Internet connectivity solutions for managing Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Founded in 2014 in Chicago, Illinois, Hologram offers a cellular platform that allows manufacturers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and system integrators to create devices with cellular connectivity. The company's Konekt cloud service acts as a data broker, facilitating the routing and storage of data generated by devices, which supports users in maintaining their infrastructure. Hologram also provides a Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Short Messaging Service (SMS) that enhances notifications and system integrations for Internet-connected devices. The company has established itself as a vital partner for various technology initiatives, enabling the connectivity of micromobility vehicles, self-driving cars, and drones, as well as supporting health devices in remote areas. Hologram aims to be the key operating system for global connectivity as the number of connected devices continues to grow.

Valet Anywhere

Seed Round in 2015
Valet Anywhere is an on-demand parking service designed to simplify the parking experience for drivers in major cities. By utilizing a mobile platform, the company offers a solution that allows users to request valet services directly from their smartphones. The service includes features that enable users to pay for parking and tip the valet through the app, enhancing convenience and efficiency. Valet Anywhere aims to disrupt traditional parking methods by providing a cost-effective alternative that saves time and reduces the stress associated with finding parking in urban environments.

Verbling

Seed Round in 2014
Verbling, Inc. is an online platform that connects language learners with professional teachers through video chat. Founded in 2011 and based in Palo Alto, California, Verbling's mission is to empower individuals worldwide to achieve fluency in foreign languages. The platform enables users to access language lessons at any time, with teachers available around the clock to accommodate various time zones. All instructors undergo a rigorous vetting process to ensure high-quality teaching, reflected in the average student rating of 4.9 out of 5. As of January 2020, Verbling operates as a subsidiary of Busuu Limited.

Jukely

Seed Round in 2014
Jukely Inc. is a Brooklyn-based company that provides information services related to music concerts and events. Founded in 2012, Jukely offers members daily guestlist access to a wide range of concerts, parties, and DJ sets each month. The company utilizes a platform that analyzes users' music preferences and social connections to recommend shows and potential concert companions. This personalized approach not only enhances the concert-going experience but also helps concert promoters and venues attract more attendees through targeted recommendations. Jukely's services are available via its website, mobile application, and social media channels.

Hipcamp

Seed Round in 2014
Hipcamp Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2013 that operates an online platform for discovering and booking campsites and outdoor accommodations. The platform allows users to find camping locations on both private and public land, facilitating land sharing by private landowners such as farmers, ranchers, and vintners. By providing a marketplace for these landowners, Hipcamp helps create new revenue streams while promoting land conservation. The service enhances the camping experience by simplifying the search for scenic spots and outdoor activities, making it easier for people to engage with nature. Through its mission-driven approach, Hipcamp aims to democratize access to outdoor recreation and inspire more individuals to enjoy and protect natural environments.

Dyspatch

Seed Round in 2014
Dyspatch is an email production platform that assists enterprise organizations in efficiently creating and managing transactional and triggered emails. By centralizing the processes of template creation, approval, and publishing, Dyspatch enhances the speed and effectiveness of email production. The platform features a powerful API, a visual editor, and built-in device testing, allowing users to build engaging and interactive emails without the need for coding. It supports collaboration among teams, facilitates template localization, and provides preview options across various email clients and devices. Additionally, Dyspatch integrates with existing email service providers, enabling businesses to streamline and scale their email workflows while ensuring consistency in branding and compliance.

Blinkfire Analytics

Seed Round in 2014
Blinkfire Analytics, Inc. is a social media analytics company that provides a platform designed for professional sports franchises and brands to assess their social media return on investment. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with a location in Valencia, Spain, Blinkfire Analytics employs artificial intelligence and computer vision to analyze multimedia resources, including images and videos, for insights on team content performance and fan engagement. The platform enables users to track and evaluate the media value and impact of their social media activities, facilitating better connections between rights holders, players, agents, and brands with their fans and sponsors. Blinkfire Analytics also offers tools for inventory valuation, visual analytics, and engagement analytics, supporting real-time sponsorship analytics across various media platforms.

Wedding Spot

Series A in 2014
Wedding Spot, Inc., also known as The Spot, is an online platform that enables users to search, price, and compare a wide variety of wedding and event venues across several northeastern states, including Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, the company collaborates directly with venues to compile essential information, allowing engaged couples to filter options based on budget, location, style, and guest count. Wedding Spot's technology streamlines the booking process, empowering venues to manage customer acquisition, content organization, and inventory marketing. The platform features an extensive database that includes various venue types such as ballrooms, farms, beaches, historic buildings, and more, facilitating a comprehensive planning experience for users. Wedding Spot operates as a subsidiary of Cvent, Inc.

Teachable

Venture Round in 2014
Teachable Inc. is an online education platform that enables users to create and sell courses with ease. The platform allows educators to build customized course websites, manage branding, student data, and pricing all in one place. Users can import various content formats, including text, images, audio, and video, and personalize their courses with logos and styles. Teachable provides features such as multi-language support, a course page editor, blogs, quizzes, discussion forums, and analytics to enhance the teaching experience. The platform is designed for a diverse range of users, including teachers, authors, and entrepreneurs, facilitating the delivery of diverse educational offerings such as video classes, group coaching, and webinars. Established in 2014 and based in New York, Teachable, formerly known as Fedora, operates as a subsidiary of Launch Pad Tecnologia e Serviços S.A.

ZipZap

Seed Round in 2014
ZipZap is a technology platform designed to facilitate global money transfers. It innovates the remittance industry by integrating mobile technologies, digital payment solutions, and traditional payment methods. This combination enables the development of a user-friendly remittance application that prioritizes speed, cost-efficiency, and convenience. By offering an accessible interface, ZipZap allows users to transfer funds easily and frequently, making the process of sending money simpler and more affordable.

ZipZap

Seed Round in 2014
ZipZap is a technology platform designed to facilitate global money transfers. It innovates the remittance industry by integrating mobile technologies, digital payment solutions, and traditional payment methods. This combination enables the development of a user-friendly remittance application that prioritizes speed, cost-efficiency, and convenience. By offering an accessible interface, ZipZap allows users to transfer funds easily and frequently, making the process of sending money simpler and more affordable.

Allclasses

Seed Round in 2014
Allclasses, Inc. is an online search engine that enables users to find and explore a wide variety of classes and class providers, both locally and online. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the platform serves as a comprehensive resource connecting individuals to millions of educational and experiential opportunities, including courses in academics, professional skills, fitness, art, and more. Allclasses aims to simplify the search process by providing an objective tool that evaluates classes based on accessibility, cost, and quality, thus promoting lifelong learning. As a subsidiary of Noodle Education, Inc., Allclasses is dedicated to helping individuals design personal and professional growth through diverse learning experiences.
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