MassChallenge

MassChallenge is a global nonprofit startup accelerator headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, established in 2009. It supports early-stage entrepreneurs across various industries, including technology, healthcare, and social impact, by providing mentorship, resources, and networking opportunities. With locations in Israel, Mexico, Switzerland, Texas, and the UK, MassChallenge connects high-potential startups with industry experts and investors to foster innovation and facilitate growth. The accelerator operates on a non-equity model, allowing entrepreneurs to maintain full ownership of their companies while benefiting from strategic partnerships and tailored training programs. Through its diverse initiatives, such as targeted accelerator programs like MassChallenge HealthTech and FinTech, the organization aims to drive impactful change and enhance the global innovation ecosystem.

Cait Brumme

Acting CEO

Nick Dougherty

Managing Director, MassChallenge HealthTech

Siobhan Dullea

CEO

Matt Lashmar

Managing Director

Camila Lecaros

Managing Director

Yonit Serkin

Managing Director

Devon Sherman

Founding Director, Head of MassChallenge FinTech

Michelle Williams

Vice President and Head of Texas Strategy

Past deals in Marketplace

OutcomesX

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
OutcomesX is a technology company that operates a social impact marketplace. It connects businesses seeking to make a positive impact with local, effective organizations that can deliver tangible social outcomes. The platform standardizes, prices, and verifies units of social impact, enabling corporations to invest in measurable, equitable, and transparent social initiatives. This empowers impact-producing organizations to focus on driving change, rather than fundraising, while corporations can meet their social responsibility goals with confidence.

CurioInvest

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Curio is a digital asset investment platform specializing in the tokenization of collectible and rare cars. By leveraging blockchain technology, particularly on networks like Ethereum, Curio aims to simplify the investment process in this lucrative asset class, which has outperformed traditional financial indices since 2008. The company provides an innovative solution that eliminates high capital requirements, making it more accessible for a wider range of investors to participate in the collectible car market. Curio's mission focuses on pioneering the adoption of distributed ledger technologies in the automotive sector, enabling individuals to invest directly in prestigious vehicles without the need for costly intermediaries. Through its analytics engine and tailored approaches, Curio seeks to revolutionize how people engage with and invest in high-value collectibles.

AcDiTo

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
AcDiTo is more than just a platform - it’s a community of African consumers who value convenience, variety, and security. Whether you need a ride, to pay a bill, or to complete a project, AcDiTo connects you with the best options and experts in minutes. Our use of blockchain technology ensures secure and transparent transactions, while our artificial intelligence provides personalized assistance. With AcDiTo, you’re not just accessing services - you’re making an impact in your city.

Prosal

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Prosal makes it easy to find relevant RFPs

leaseClub

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
LeaseClub is a platform that facilitates peer-to-peer apartment leasing within communities. It connects new renters with existing tenants, allowing them to access exclusive units earlier and avoid broker's fees. The company is transforming the traditional apartment search experience by enabling direct connections between new renters and landlords through established tenants.

Flourish Collective

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Flourish Collective is a digital platform designed to support new and expecting families by enhancing access to maternal healthcare and wellness services. It features a marketplace that offers evidence-based products and vetted maternal wellness services, along with a funding mechanism that allows friends and family to contribute towards a positive birth and parenting experience. By providing resources for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care, Flourish Collective aims to bridge gaps in maternal healthcare, making essential wellness services accessible to all mothers from pregnancy through motherhood.

BBP

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
We are a trustworthy marketplace where people can offer or hire services through an app, changing the way people access services today.

Genuino

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Genuino is a sports technology company based in Italy that specializes in transforming sports memorabilia into certified assets. The company’s innovative platform allows users to buy and sell game-worn apparel directly through a peer-to-peer system. Utilizing blockchain technology, Genuino has established a certification protocol that authenticates and certifies match-worn apparel, ensuring its legitimacy. This approach not only provides provenance and ownership evidence for each piece but also enhances trust between consumers and brands. Genuino supports its operations with proprietary web and mobile applications, complemented by Internet of Things (IoT) technology, which facilitates bidding on authenticated game-worn items. Through its focus on transparency and data integrity, Genuino aims to reshape the landscape of sports memorabilia.

Shuttle Central

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Shuttle Central operates an online mobility and transportation platform designed to assist travel companies in enhancing their revenue by providing airport shuttle and car rental services as add-ons for their customers. By integrating local transportation services into a single platform, Shuttle Central offers the necessary technology to streamline the booking process and improve the overall travel experience. This innovative approach allows travel companies to generate additional revenue, potentially increasing their earnings by up to 15% per transaction. The platform aims to facilitate seamless mobility for travelers, making it easier for them to navigate their journeys around the world.

Nibi

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Nibi operates a marketplace platform that connects companies with nonprofit organizations to enhance social and environmental initiatives. By facilitating partnerships between businesses and charities, Nibi aims to improve the social sector and support sustainable marketing campaigns. The platform enables businesses to automate their corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts, fostering collaboration with various foundations and programs. Through these connections, Nibi seeks to create a more socially responsible and sustainable community.

Dakko

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Dakko Wellbeing is a marketplace that enables access to Health & Financial Wellness services for employees and their families. Dakko empowers emerging market employers to engage with their employees by offering digital services like HR services, rewarding them for applying for medical loans and health insurance, booking medical appointments, playing sports and taking care of their health and wellbeing. Studies show that high employee wellbeing boosts satisfaction, teamwork, productivity, and even improves a company’s bottom line. Along the journey, Dakko intends to provide micro recommendations that improve financial, insurance & health literacy, building skills for better long term wellbeing.

Puntopartes

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Puntopartes is streamlining the spare partsprocurement through a time savvy marketplace where clients meet trusted dealers. Self-Serviced, with expert customer service on demand. 100% online / 7x Faster / up to 50% Cheaper.

Profish

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Profish is a provider of a digital fish market. They sell and deliver fish. They are driven by a desire to make the fisheries sector a thriving, contemporary, and technologically enabled sector that offers IT solutions to the sector's problems.

NILE AGRO VALUE CHAIN

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Nile Agro Value Chain is an agribusiness startup in agriculture that identifies the set of actors and activities that bring a basic agricultural product from production in the field to final consumption, where at each stage value is added to the product. Nile Agro value Chain achieves this through vertical linking or a network between various independent business organizations and by involving them into food processing, packaging, storage, transport and distribution. The startup also engage in traditional agricultural value chains by generally through spot market transactions involving a large number of small retailers and producers. The venture also characterize agriculture value chain by vertical coordination, consolidation of the supply base, agro-industrial processing and use of standards throughout the chain. The venture achieves its mission in agriculture value chain through agricultural mechanization, traditional farming, farm portfolio investments, interstate trade of agricultural commodities, online trade of food produce through its online marketplace, aggregating farmers into a multipurpose cooperative society, linking farmers to off-takers, contract farming, food processing, providing extension services and collaborating with different stakeholders in the agriculture value chain in Uganda,Africa and beyond. We are currently working with over 1,200 farmers in Ibanda District aggregated or organized under our farmers groups and cooperative society.

Kura Skin

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Kura Skin is a skincare matchmaking platform. We use data and our proprietary matchmaking algorithm to help our customers cut through the clutter and find what works for a fraction of the cost and none of the hassle.

Zowasel

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Zowasel operates a blockchain-based online marketplace designed to connect buyers with farmers, particularly smallholder farmers. The company utilizes data science and artificial intelligence to enhance productivity, sustainability, and profitability throughout the agricultural value chain. By providing real-time market information and ensuring supply chain transparency, Zowasel enables farmers to effectively reach buyers for their crops. Its technology is accessible for both online and offline markets, promoting sustainable agricultural practices and traceability within the value chain. This approach supports the mission to create sustainable value chains that benefit communities, individuals, and the environment.

Xena Intelligence

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Xena Intelligence is a data-driven management platform designed for e-commerce sellers, focusing on enhancing sales across major marketplaces such as Amazon and Walmart. The platform utilizes a proprietary algorithm that leverages intelligent data analytics to optimize pay-per-click advertisement campaigns. By continuously ingesting keyword and sales data from various sources, Xena Intelligence automates decision-making processes, allowing clients to create adaptable advertising strategies that respond to the dynamic nature of the e-commerce landscape. This approach aims to improve the effectiveness of marketing efforts and drive growth for e-commerce businesses.

Ayambe

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Ayambe is a talent matching platform that connects skilled workforce in the informal sector to people in need of their skills.

GASTROCAMPO

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
At Gastrocampo we are revolutionizing the food system making it fairer, more transparent and more sustainable. By combining technology and logistics, we offer a real, scalable and multi-local solution. Gastrocampo is a SaaS-enabled marketplace that gives food producers the tools to digitalize their farm and business so they can connect and sell their produce directly to their hospitality clients (food shops and restaurants), eliminating the need for intermediaries. In turn, we are helping HORECA customers to become more sustainable while saving time and headaches when buying directly from producers! Thanks to AI, Machine Learning and blockchain we will be able to provide a platform mutually beneficent for food producers, restaurants and the environment.

AtEase

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
AtEase is a marketplace platform that connects vacation rental hosts with military and federal travelers, providing compliant and secure lodging solutions for official travel. Tailored for service members, military families, Department of Defense employees, contractors, and government workers, AtEase simplifies the booking process while ensuring adherence to the unique requirements of government travel. The platform addresses issues related to lodging that meets federal and military criteria, offering travelers a range of reliable options. With a significant market opportunity, AtEase is expanding internationally to meet the increasing demand for its services, positioning itself as a leading choice for government travel worldwide.

TRUscore

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
TRUscore operates as an automotive marketplace focused on facilitating the sale of vehicles and related products. The company offers technology that enables access to used vehicles, primarily through online auctions. By creating a certified marketplace, TRUscore connects various stakeholders, including lenders, insurers, dealers, and retail car buyers. This platform not only assists in the buying and selling process but also helps arrange financing and manage trade disposals. Through these services, TRUscore aims to enhance buyer confidence and ensure secure transactions in the automotive market.

M1neral

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
M1NERAL LLC, based in Houston, Texas, operates a mineral intelligence platform that consolidates data, artificial intelligence insights, and transaction automation for buyers, operators, and sellers in the mineral and royalty sectors. The company has developed an all-in-one transaction management system that features a robust spatial search tool, facilitating the identification of opportunities and promoting collaboration among all parties involved in transactions, including service providers and financial institutions. M1NERAL's platform aims to streamline the transaction process, significantly reducing cycle times and enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of completing deals. By providing a user-friendly cloud-based marketplace, the platform enables mineral buyers and owners to easily research, filter, and analyze asset data, facilitating informed decision-making and convenient transactions.

Power2Peer

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Power2Peer operates a blockchain-secured energy trading platform known as P2PConnect, which serves as a virtual marketplace for renewable energy. This platform enables small-scale energy producers and consumers to buy and sell clean energy locally, facilitating connections among community members and local micro-grids powered by solar panels and other renewable resources. Power2Peer provides an accessible and affordable alternative for individuals who cannot invest in large-scale renewable installations, such as rooftop solar panels. The platform offers value to corporate clients and small businesses by allowing them to offset their carbon footprints with locally sourced clean energy, enhancing their sustainability efforts. The company has engaged over 150 investors through an equity crowdfunding campaign and is focused on further developing the P2PConnect marketplace.

Verqor

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Verqor is an innovative platform that transforms the agricultural sector by integrating finance and technology. It provides farmers with access to cashless credits, facilitating the purchase of essential supplies and machinery. By employing an alternative data-driven credit scoring system, Verqor aims to enhance financial inclusion within the agricultural community. The platform connects various stakeholders in the agriculture industry, including buyers, sellers, and financial institutions, promoting collaboration and transparency. Financial institutions can issue low-risk credits based on Verqor's unique credit assessment criteria, ensuring that farmers can acquire necessary resources while enabling crop buyers to access quality produce. This approach empowers farmers and strengthens supply chain management in the agriculture sector.

AbegYa

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
AbegYa provides an online directory that empowers users to easily find and hire trusted local professionals anytime, anywhere based on crowd-sourced reviews.

Quiena Inversiones

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Quiena Inversiones is a retail investor platform that empowers small and medium savers to access investment products that were previously out of reach. Utilizing advanced technology, Quiena enables customers to begin investing with a single click, regardless of their prior knowledge. The platform automatically manages investments tailored to each user's goals and needs, providing solutions for short-term cash management in local currency, options for converting balances to US dollars, and opportunities for long-term investments in global assets. By calculating optimal portfolios based on individual risk profiles and objectives, Quiena offers a seamless way to navigate local, international, and sector-specific risks while maximizing potential returns.

Fuddis

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Social food marketplace and e-commerce that enables all food creators in LATAM to own their food business. Vende, envía, gestiona, programa, publica y compra todo en un solo lugar. "Etsy for food". We improve how food is moved, consumed and enjoyed around the world.

LAPSNAP

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
LapSnap is used for grocery shopping, doing laundry, and gardening. It is an e-commerce platform that provides shopping baskets designed with and for wheelchair users. For inquiries, email, telephone numbers, and addresses are available on their websites.

The Etho

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
The Etho is a Certified B Corp marketplace that operates an online shopping platform designed to connect conscious consumers with ethical brands and artisans. The platform offers a curated selection of sustainably sourced products, primarily created by women, catering to socially responsible shoppers. By facilitating direct access to these ethical brands, The Etho enables consumers to make informed purchasing decisions that align with their values, promoting a sustainable and ethical lifestyle.

YOLO

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
YOLO seeks to unite drivers who travel from one city to another with users who wish to send documents, packages, or products to the same destination as the driver. In this way, it can take advantage of the trunks and make trips more profitable.

IBISA

Pre Seed Round in 2020
IBISA is an index-based insurance marketplace founded in 2018 and based in Luxembourg. The company leverages blockchain technology and satellite earth observation data to offer innovative risk modeling services. Its platform focuses on providing affordable crop protection solutions for smallholder farmers through a mutual risk-sharing approach. This model enables quick assessment and payment processes, ensuring that farmers receive timely support in times of need. By combining advanced technology with a commitment to inclusivity, IBISA aims to enhance the financial resilience of agricultural communities.

Mount

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Local experiences empowered by you. Mount is an experience marketplace. We connect the local experience providers with the short term rentals to then enable those guests to be able to book the very best experiences.

TireTutor

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
TireTutor, Inc. is an online platform established in 2018 and headquartered in Brookline, Massachusetts, that connects consumers with local and independent tire dealers. The company offers a marketplace that facilitates tire pricing comparisons, allowing users to find the best deals on tires quickly and efficiently. By providing transparent pricing and unbiased recommendations, TireTutor simplifies the tire purchasing process for consumers while also assisting tire dealers in optimizing their supply chain and enhancing their online visibility. The platform's goal is to save customers time and money while helping dealers increase their business opportunities.

Celucambio.com

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Celucambio.com is the easiest way to buy or sell used smartphone

Berba

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Berba operates a crowdsourced translation marketplace that aims to enhance communication across cultures through a blend of human expertise and artificial intelligence. Founded from a passion for languages and technology, the company focuses on delivering high-quality translations efficiently. By managing translators across 16 time zones and employing live tracking of documents, Berba ensures rapid turnaround times while maintaining the authenticity and naturalness of translations. Their approach leverages the strengths of both human translators and advanced AI technology, facilitating a seamless translation process that meets the evolving demands of global communication.

Navigation Research Company

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Navigation Research is a B2B service company that offers TruScore Certified Pre-Owned Auto Auction (tscpo.com) and an online marketplace hosting interaction between private party vehicle sellers and dealers thereby benefiting both.

Mount

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Local experiences empowered by you. Mount is an experience marketplace. We connect the local experience providers with the short term rentals to then enable those guests to be able to book the very best experiences.

IRON SKY

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Iron Sky creates a medium for companies to access a large pool of specialized commercial contractors for project execution, and creates an easy way for commercial contractors to expand their businesses. The platform is a two-sided marketplace. Contractors are able to gain exposure to new projects and opportunities relating to their skills and expertise. Companies are able to post projects or required services and immediately have an extensive network of contractors to receive quotes from.

Klimb

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Facturedo operates as an invoice discounting marketplace in Latin America, facilitating access to liquidity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through their accounts receivable. By offering a streamlined platform, Facturedo enables businesses to convert their invoices into immediate cash, thereby improving their financial flexibility. The service is designed to be fast, secure, and user-friendly, catering to the needs of SMEs seeking to enhance their cash flow. Additionally, Facturedo provides opportunities for investors to engage in commercial debt investments, thereby creating a mutually beneficial ecosystem for both businesses needing liquidity and investors looking for viable investment options.

GotSpot

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
GotSpot is an online marketplace that facilitates short-term rentals of commercial spaces, resembling the concept of Airbnb but tailored for various types of business environments. The platform connects local businesses with underutilized spaces, allowing entrepreneurs to rent facilities such as kitchens, galleries, studios, warehouses, workshops, bars, and restaurants for brief periods. This arrangement not only enables entrepreneurs to seize new opportunities but also provides local businesses with an additional revenue stream. By fostering these transactions, GotSpot aims to enhance the local economy and promote community resilience.

Rehabwheel

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Rehabwheel - manufacturer of physical therapy equipment and marketplace, our competitive advantage it is LegMaker is a low-cost, high-function physiotherapy pedal device that easily attaches to wheelchairs it contains lithium-ion rechargeable battery powers.

Ask DOSS

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Ask DOSS is a digital real estate marketplace that improves the way people list and search for homes. They give people the tools they need to search for buy and sell real estate. They provide transactions for buyers and sellers, and they serve people.

Camppedia

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Camppedia operates an online marketplace that specializes in connecting parents with various educational camps and activities for children. The platform allows parents to easily search for and discover book camps tailored to their specific needs and preferences, making the process of planning school breaks more efficient. By providing a centralized location for camp options, Camppedia enhances the experience for parents and supports camp providers with streamlined back-office services. This approach not only simplifies the search for suitable camps but also offers valuable insights into available opportunities.

REFLY.ME

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
ReFly S.A. de C.V., established in 2016 and headquartered in Cuautitlán Izcalli, Mexico, operates an online marketplace that enables users to buy and resell airline tickets. This platform allows individuals to sell unused flight tickets at discounted prices, providing an opportunity for buyers to purchase travel at lower costs. By facilitating peer-to-peer transactions, ReFly helps users recoup some of their expenses from tickets they no longer plan to use, making air travel more accessible and affordable.

Wimet

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Wimet SAS operates an online platform that facilitates the rental of various spaces for meetings, events, and productions. Founded in 2017 and based in Vicente López, Argentina, the platform enables users to discover and book spaces for activities such as workshops, presentations, and retail pop-ups. In addition to space rental, Wimet provides support services to hosts, allowing them to publish their spaces and manage bookings efficiently. The platform is designed for flexibility, catering to the needs of clients who seek on-demand access to curated and available locations, while also offering hosts the opportunity to monetize unused spaces.

Fondeo Directo

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Fondeo Directo is a platform that connects businesses that provides invoices of investor payment.

TALENT ON DEMAND

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Talent On Demand is a consulting agency. They serve businesses and the human resources sector. It offers consulting, executive search, marketplace, marketing, finance, and product design.

Belleza check

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Bellezacheck is the 'Tripadvisor' of beauty product and that provides consumer reviews&ratings on website.

Pangea

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Pangea.app, Inc. operates an online platform that connects companies with college students for freelance projects, particularly in marketing and graphic design. Established in 2016 and based in Providence, Rhode Island, the platform serves as a marketplace where businesses can communicate directly with students, manage payments through a secure gateway, and rate performance to ensure accountability. By utilizing a proprietary dataset and artificial intelligence, Pangea.app enhances the matching process, enabling companies to access skilled talent early in their careers while allowing students to showcase their abilities. The company's mission focuses on providing equitable access to high-skill opportunities, making it easier for businesses to find and hire college freelancers for part-time engagements.

Systemcredit

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Systemcredit operates a digital platform that facilitates the connection between small and medium-sized enterprises and various lenders, offering a range of credit options. The platform is designed to streamline the process of obtaining suitable loans by matching quality borrowers with lenders and risk underwriters. It collects relevant data to help assess creditworthiness and minimize risks, thereby providing businesses with access to financial solutions and protection against credit default losses. Systemcredit serves clients across multiple OECD countries, contributing to improved liquidity for lenders and insurers.

NetObjex

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
NetObjex is a developer of an intelligent automation platform that focuses on digital asset management through its Matrix Digital Asset as-a-Service (DAaaS) platform. This platform allows enterprises to efficiently manage their digital assets by enhancing liquidity, detecting counterfeit goods, and facilitating monetization through various storefronts and marketplaces. Additionally, it provides tools for parameterizing legal contracts and enables comprehensive tracking, tracing, and monitoring of assets using digital twin technology. By leveraging key blockchain technologies, NetObjex empowers businesses to gather real-time data, thereby improving asset tracking and overall system performance.

seniors@work

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Seniors@work is an online job marketplace specifically designed for professionals aged 50 and older, including retirees. The platform facilitates connections between companies and senior talents seeking paid employment opportunities, ranging from part-time roles to project-based assignments. By enabling businesses to engage with experienced individuals, Seniors@work aims to address the growing shortage of skilled workers while promoting cross-generational collaboration. Users can easily register on the platform, allowing employers to share job requirements, browse profiles, and hire senior professionals for various tasks. With over 30,000 registered users, the platform serves as a valuable resource for both seniors looking for work and organizations seeking specialized skills and expertise.

HyperTrader

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
HyperTrader is a developer of a trading terminal that caters to both crypto and equities traders. The platform is designed to streamline trading workflows by providing an all-in-one tool for market analysis, trade execution, and portfolio tracking across multiple cryptocurrency exchanges. HyperTrader aims to enhance trading efficiency by granting users access to advanced trading technologies that were previously available only to institutional investors. Through its services, the company enables traders to organize their portfolios, discover investment opportunities, and execute trades more quickly and effectively.

JobGet

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
JobGet Inc. is a mobile hiring application and job search platform based in Boston, Massachusetts, established in 2017. It serves as a marketplace connecting employers and job seekers, facilitating direct communication through messaging, scheduling meetings, and conducting video interviews. The platform is particularly focused on the retail and hospitality industries, significantly accelerating the job search process by reducing the timeline from weeks to mere minutes. JobGet has gained recognition as a top-rated application on both iOS and Android, assisting thousands of job seekers in engaging with prominent employers.

OKO

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
OKO, formerly known as Kanna, operates as an online trade school and marketplace focused on the cannabis industry. The platform facilitates connections between legal cannabis businesses and pre-vetted, trained temporary workers, enabling independent contractors to find part-time and seasonal employment opportunities. By offering educational resources and job placement services, OKO supports individuals looking to launch service businesses within the trades, specifically targeting the expanding gig economy in cannabis.

IderaOS

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
IderaOS operates an e-commerce platform designed to automate sales and delivery for small and medium-sized businesses. The company's interconnected ecosystem offers a range of services, including local shipping, payment solutions, inventory management, market insights, and social commerce. This comprehensive platform allows merchants to create, set up, and manage their online stores across multiple sales channels. By providing affordable local payment and delivery API options, IderaOS empowers businesses to enhance their operational efficiency and reach a broader customer base, regardless of their location or size.

Fresh.Land

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Fresh.Land is a digital platform designed to connect farmers directly with consumers, allowing for the sale of fresh fruits and vegetables without intermediaries. This model significantly reduces the time from harvest to retail, taking just a few days instead of months. By facilitating direct sales, Fresh.Land aims to minimize carbon emissions by 88%, reduce food waste by 10%, and lower chemical usage by 55%. The platform provides farmers with the necessary scale, digital infrastructure, and expertise to optimize their operations and reach consumers more effectively. Through this innovative approach, Fresh.Land enhances the freshness of food while promoting sustainable practices in the agricultural sector.

COCO COLLEGE

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Coco College is a web app that helps Student to sell or buy.

Lab Grown Source

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Lab Grown Source operates an online platform that connects buyers and sellers of lab-grown diamonds and jewelry. The company focuses on promoting and listing various types of jewelry, offering a comprehensive database of suppliers from around the world. This extensive collection allows customers to access a diverse range of jewelry options in one convenient location, facilitating informed purchasing decisions in the lab-grown diamond market.

Adopets

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Adopets, Inc. specializes in providing a software platform that enhances the pet adoption process by connecting shelters and rescues with potential adopters. Established in 2016 and based in South Portland, Maine, the company offers tools that allow users to search for adoptable pets, including various animals such as dogs, cats, and more. The platform simplifies the management of pet adoptions, enabling users to submit applications directly through the site. Adopets aims to ensure that every adoptable animal has the opportunity to find a loving home while supporting shelters in their mission to care for animals.

ForagerOne

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
ForagerOne develops an education technology platform designed for academic institutions to facilitate collaboration between students and faculty researchers. The platform serves as a centralized marketplace, promoting research partnerships and mentorship opportunities. Additionally, ForagerOne offers tools for hosting virtual and hybrid academic events, enhancing engagement through various interactive features. The platform also provides administrators with actionable analytics to assess and improve institutional performance.

JuiceBox Hero

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
JuiceBox Hero operates an online platform designed to help parents find suitable childcare options, such as daycare and preschool matches. By combining statistics and insights, the platform streamlines the search process, allowing parents to filter results based on criteria like location, child's age, activities, and religious affiliation. This approach not only reduces the time and stress associated with selecting a childcare provider but also supports companies in providing their employees access to valuable childcare resources. JuiceBox Hero aims to enhance the overall experience for parents seeking childcare solutions.

MakersValley

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
MakersValley is an online B2B service platform that connects apparel manufacturers with luxury fashion designers globally. By facilitating access to high-end Italian manufacturers, the platform aims to democratize the manufacturing industry, making it more accessible to designers regardless of their location. MakersValley provides personalized guidance throughout the entire manufacturing process, ensuring that designers receive the necessary support from the initial stages until they obtain their finished products. This approach enhances collaboration between designers and manufacturers, empowering creativity and innovation in the fashion sector.

Welnys

Grant in 2018
Welnys operates a marketplace that connects corporations with vetted health and wellness professionals, facilitating access to a variety of services such as yoga, massage, fitness, and nutrition workshops. Founded in 2016 and based in New York, the company aims to simplify the process for businesses looking to enhance employee wellness by providing a platform where they can discover, book, and manage wellness classes and services. Welnys also offers analytic tools that allow employers to track and assess the effectiveness of their wellness programs, thereby reducing the complexity and overhead associated with implementing such initiatives. Through its comprehensive network of wellness vendors, Welnys supports organizations in promoting healthier workplace environments.

Host a Pet

Grant in 2018
Host a Pet is an online marketplace designed to connect pet owners with certified hosts offering pet boarding services. The platform facilitates a range of services, including dog walking, training, transportation, and grooming, providing pet owners with alternatives to traditional kennels. Each host is carefully vetted to ensure they are responsible and provide a nurturing environment for pets. This business model not only offers pet owners peace of mind but also creates job opportunities and allows hosts to earn additional income by caring for pets in their homes.

MeetCaregivers

Grant in 2018
MeetCaregivers operates a marketplace focused on senior care, utilizing technology to connect seniors with appropriate caregivers and various resources essential for healthy aging at home. The platform employs personality and culture competency matching to enhance caregiver-senior relationships, which helps reduce caregiver turnover and decrease feelings of isolation among seniors. Additionally, it offers tools for tracking care and coordinating services, making it easier for seniors to manage daily living activities. By providing a comprehensive suite of services, products, and technological support, MeetCaregivers aims to ensure that seniors can access the quality in-home care they need to live fulfilling lives.

MERCARANCHO

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
MercaRancho is a marketplace that provides transportation, rental and Veterinarians services for agricultural sector.

KeeUI Solar

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
KeeUI Solar specializes in providing a range of solar energy solutions, including solar panels, inverters, structural components, industrial monitoring systems, and electric vehicle chargers. The company has developed a mobile platform designed to facilitate the adoption of solar energy by streamlining the processes of sizing, quoting, and purchasing solar products. This platform serves as an intermediary, connecting equipment suppliers, integrators, and customers, thereby enhancing accessibility and efficiency in the solar market. Additionally, KeeUI Solar offers system design services that incorporate technical data, further supporting clients in their solar energy endeavors.

Now Print

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Now Print Imprenta is an online printing company that focuses on providing a wide range of printed products, including promotional materials, publications, and advertising items. The company operates an online marketplace designed to simplify the purchasing process for printed goods. Its platform features an extensive portfolio of offerings, allowing businesses and freelancers to conveniently order items such as business cards, brochures, flyers, posters, and custom textiles from their homes or offices. By automating the purchasing process, Now Print Imprenta ensures that customers can access competitive prices while efficiently meeting their printing needs.

Pronto

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Pronto is a rapidly expanding marketplace that offers ride-sharing and delivery services specifically targeting second-tier cities in Latin America. Established in 2017 by founders Miguel Cano, Gabriel Cano, and Nydia Cano, Pronto utilizes a unique subscription model for drivers, eliminating commission fees and facilitating a more equitable income structure. The platform connects private drivers with passengers, delivery personnel, and local businesses, allowing for cost-effective transportation solutions. This approach not only benefits drivers by providing them with fair compensation but also offers passengers more affordable fares. Pronto has garnered support from Y Combinator and various global venture capital funds, positioning it for continued growth in the competitive mobility sector.

Rootastes

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Rootastes is a workplace lunch service that specializes in providing delicious and nutritionally-balanced meals for corporate environments. The company offers a comprehensive online platform for group catering and individually packaged meals, ensuring convenience for local offices. Rootastes emphasizes the use of fresh, local ingredients sourced from nearby farmers, and features a seasonal menu designed by an in-house chef. By focusing on quality and nutrition, Rootastes aims to enhance the corporate lunch experience for its clients.

RouteValet

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
RouteValet specializes in developing advanced route planning technology designed for mobility companies. Its innovative platform combines various transportation options, including both public and private transit, to provide users with the fastest and most cost-effective routes to their destinations. The company's goal is to license this technology to transportation providers and establish a mobility marketplace. RouteValet has garnered recognition for its achievements, winning awards from MassChallenge and international competitions sponsored by major corporations. Furthermore, its multimodal algorithms have been reviewed and funded by the Israel Innovation Authority. A successful paid proof of concept conducted in Japan demonstrated the effectiveness of RouteValet's solutions, enabling commuters to save an average of one hour per day and increasing user satisfaction with their transit options by 26%.

Air Doctor

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Air Doctor Ltd. operates an online marketplace that connects travelers with verified medical practitioners, facilitating access to healthcare services while abroad. Founded in 2016 and based in Motza Illit, Israel, the platform enables users to search for and book appointments with a variety of healthcare providers, including doctors, dentists, emergency clinics, pharmacies, and laboratories. It features profiles of practitioners along with patient reviews, allowing travelers to select professionals who meet their specific needs and speak their language. By streamlining the process of obtaining medical care in unfamiliar locations, Air Doctor enhances the travel experience for individuals seeking healthcare services.

Veggie Vinder

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Vinder is a trusted community marketplace for people to list, discover, and buy local produce. They want to connect home growers who have an abundant garden with community members looking for local produce. They're here to create a transparent agricultural system that informs consumers about who's growing their food, how it's being grown, and where. Vinder makes it easy to buy ultra local food, boost your community's economy, and promote sustainable agriculture. Founded in Port Townsend, WA, a rural Victorian art and seaport community on the Olympic Peninsula, on July 11th, 2016, Vinder was originally launched on foot and bicycle by the founder and CEO, Sam Lillie. Sam would go door to door asking homeowners if they had a home garden, if they ever had too much produce, and if they ever thought about selling some. Many said yes, they did produce an abundance of produce and no, they never thought about selling any. Within 3 months, Vinder connected 30 home growers with 15 families and distributed over 300 lbs of homegrown produce.

Ungrocery

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Ungrocery is a food marketplace that focuses on connecting consumers with quality and safe health products. The company offers a diverse range of items, including pasta, vegetables, beef, peanut brittle, jerky, and pork salamis. By providing a platform for customers to easily browse and purchase their preferred food products, Ungrocery aims to promote healthier eating choices and foster a community centered around quality food.

Komeeda

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Komeeda is a culinary platform designed to connect food enthusiasts with local restaurants and chefs through diverse offerings such as pop-up feasts, tastings, and events. By providing a user-friendly digital marketplace, Komeeda allows consumers to discover and support local dining options while enabling restaurants to enhance their online presence and consumer engagement. The platform also facilitates delivery, catering, cooking classes, and offers a range of culinary content, including recipes and cooking methods. Komeeda emphasizes a community-centric business model, ensuring that restaurants retain a significant share of their online revenue and have control over their consumer data. This approach not only promotes ethical dining choices but also fosters a vibrant culinary community.

Black Business University

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Black Business University endeavors to empower, educate and ignite black entrepreneurs to live and lead bigger lives, and create massive business & financial legacies. By leveraging the power of digital marketing, they're creating a course marketplace for personal, professional and business development that has the power to change black economy forever.

Big WheelBarrow

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Big Wheelbarrow, Inc. is a technology company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2016. The company specializes in developing an online supply-management platform that connects wholesale food buyers with local farmers, facilitating the procurement process. By automating transactional conversations, Big Wheelbarrow enables grocery chains and food service businesses to efficiently source, buy, and market local products. This technology simplifies collaboration with small independent growers, regardless of their size, allowing buyers to access local offerings with minimal overhead. Additionally, the platform provides real-time data, empowering retailers to improve their margins and enhance their market presence.

CozyKin

Pre Seed Round in 2017
CozyKin, founded in 2016 and based in Allston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in New York, provides childcare services tailored for new or expecting parents. The company specializes in matching families with Montessori-trained nannies to deliver personalized care in a convenient setting. By grouping families based on location, schedule, and preferences, CozyKin facilitates a two-sided marketplace where families can find high-quality childcare. Nannies, employed by CozyKin, care for 2 to 3 infants simultaneously in the families' homes, offering a solution that emphasizes cognitive development, socialization, and value over traditional daycare options. The platform leverages modern technology and provides 24/7 customer support, ensuring a seamless experience for parents. In 2020, CozyKin was acquired by Higher Ground Education, further enhancing its reach and resources in the childcare sector.

Etiquette

Grant in 2017
Etiquette Inc is an innovative rental technology company focused on the bridal market, offering a platform for renting designer wedding dresses and accessories. By providing a unique digital experience, Etiquette allows brides to try on dresses at home, enhancing the traditional bridal shopping process. The company connects brides with individuals looking to rent out their unused wedding apparel, including dresses and jewelry, facilitating an accessible and cost-effective solution that can save up to 80% off retail prices. Additionally, Etiquette ensures a perfect fit guarantee and handles dry-cleaning, making the rental process convenient and hassle-free for users. Through this model, Etiquette not only offers brides an affordable option but also enables dress owners to monetize their idle assets during peak wedding seasons.

Kayum

Grant in 2017
Kayum is an insurance comparison platform focused on simplifying personal insurance for consumers in Latin America, beginning with Mexico. The Mexican insurance market is often complicated and expensive, with a significant portion of premiums allocated to sales and administrative expenses. To address this issue and meet the high demand for insurance information—evidenced by millions of online searches—Kayum provides a user-friendly platform that allows individuals to compare various insurance policies. The platform emphasizes important factors such as deductibles, co-insurance, hospital options, and coverage amounts, offering personalized, AI-generated recommendations to help consumers make informed choices. By enhancing transparency and accessibility, Kayum aims to facilitate a smoother insurance purchasing experience while making coverage more affordable for its users.

Aero-plan

Grant in 2017
Aero-plan is an online B2B marketplace specializing in medical transport services. The platform connects travel insurance and assistance companies with a network of vetted medical air transport providers, including air ambulance and commercial escort services. Aero-plan enables clients to efficiently book medical transport by mapping patient needs to service provider capabilities. The platform offers real-time quotes for repatriation flights, tailored to the specific requirements of clients, thus maximizing cost savings. Through its expanding network, Aero-plan supports leading insurance and assistance companies worldwide, ensuring reliable and quality medical transport solutions.

MagicTomato

Grant in 2017
MagicTomato operates an online grocery marketplace that focuses on providing locally made and sourced products. Founded in September 2016 in the Geneva area, the company aims to encourage consumers to adopt healthier grocery shopping habits by offering a selection of over 800 non-industrial and GMO-free items. Their product range includes fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, fish, dairy, organic flours, and various beverages, all sourced from a network of 30 local artisans. MagicTomato emphasizes sustainability through a decentralized business model, aiming to eliminate food waste and packaging while ensuring ultimate freshness. They offer same-day delivery, making it convenient for consumers to access high-quality products from independent craftsmen in their region. The company is already at breakeven, reflecting its successful implementation of this innovative grocery approach.

The GreenLine Market

Grant in 2017
The GreenLine Market operates an online marketplace focused on promoting sustainable shopping. It offers a curated selection of healthy, environmentally friendly, and cause-based products. The platform features a range of items from established brands to emerging companies, all adhering to strict safety and quality standards. By prioritizing ecologically responsible goods, The GreenLine Market enables customers to find and purchase products that help reduce their carbon footprint and mitigate the adverse effects of consumerism.

NeedsList

Grant in 2017
NeedsList is a global marketplace that connects individual and corporate donors with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to enhance the efficiency and transparency of humanitarian aid. By partnering with local aid organizations, NeedsList identifies urgent needs and collaborates with local suppliers for swift and sustainable delivery of resources. The platform enables supporters to donate cash, purchase products, or volunteer, while providing real-time impact metrics that allow partner organizations to monitor activities and outcomes effectively. NeedsList generates revenue through commissions from affiliate suppliers and enterprise users of its platform, facilitating sustainable humanitarian action for communities affected by climate change, conflict, and poverty.

Jobgator

Grant in 2017
Jobgator is a resume improvement and job search improvement web-application searching for seed funding.

Nesterly

Grant in 2017
Nesterly is a digital marketplace that facilitates intergenerational homesharing, allowing older homeowners to rent out spare rooms to younger individuals in exchange for assistance with household tasks. This service addresses both housing affordability and the needs of older adults who wish to age in place. By connecting homeowners with young tenants, Nesterly enables a mutually beneficial arrangement where housemates can reduce their rent costs through help with grocery shopping, dog walking, and tech support. This innovative approach not only provides affordable housing options but also fosters community engagement and support among different generations.

FARM INPUT & OUTPUT PRIVATE LIMITED

Grant in 2017
FARM INPUT & OUTPUT PRIVATE LIMITED operates a digital marketplace focused on agricultural produce in emerging markets, where internet access for farmers is limited. The company offers a hybrid platform that integrates both digital and SMS-based technologies, allowing farmers to list their crops through an AI-driven SMS chatbot. Buyers can search for available produce by location, time of sale, and quantity using the Farmster app or website. This innovative approach enables farmers to connect with potential buyers even before harvest, facilitating transactions and enhancing the agricultural value chain. By bridging the gap between farmers and buyers, FARM INPUT & OUTPUT PRIVATE LIMITED aims to improve market access and streamline the agricultural exchange process.

CozyKin

Pre Seed Round in 2017
CozyKin, founded in 2016 and based in Allston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in New York, provides childcare services tailored for new or expecting parents. The company specializes in matching families with Montessori-trained nannies to deliver personalized care in a convenient setting. By grouping families based on location, schedule, and preferences, CozyKin facilitates a two-sided marketplace where families can find high-quality childcare. Nannies, employed by CozyKin, care for 2 to 3 infants simultaneously in the families' homes, offering a solution that emphasizes cognitive development, socialization, and value over traditional daycare options. The platform leverages modern technology and provides 24/7 customer support, ensuring a seamless experience for parents. In 2020, CozyKin was acquired by Higher Ground Education, further enhancing its reach and resources in the childcare sector.

Snapp Builder

Seed Round in 2017
Snapp Inc. is a mobile business platform based in New York that enables users to create and manage mobile applications and websites without requiring prior technical knowledge. The platform provides a range of tools for business owners to establish their online presence and facilitate user engagement through various solutions, products, and services. Snapp's offerings include Snapp Builder for building applications, Snapp Wave for user interaction and transactions, and Snapp Bridge for third-party developers to integrate into the Snapp ecosystem. The company's services are accessible through its website and mobile applications available on popular app stores.

MeetCaregivers

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
MeetCaregivers operates a marketplace focused on senior care, utilizing technology to connect seniors with appropriate caregivers and various resources essential for healthy aging at home. The platform employs personality and culture competency matching to enhance caregiver-senior relationships, which helps reduce caregiver turnover and decrease feelings of isolation among seniors. Additionally, it offers tools for tracking care and coordinating services, making it easier for seniors to manage daily living activities. By providing a comprehensive suite of services, products, and technological support, MeetCaregivers aims to ensure that seniors can access the quality in-home care they need to live fulfilling lives.

Own Up

Grant in 2016
Own Up is a home loan marketplace designed to assist clients in locating suitable mortgages and lenders. The company focuses on ensuring that borrowers do not overpay for their mortgage by providing customized data that clearly outlines the appropriate payment amounts. Its services include tools for evaluating lenders, determining affordability, comparing loan offers, and obtaining pre-approval letters on demand. This comprehensive approach aims to optimize and simplify the home financing process for users.

Clustermarket

Funding Round in 2016
Clustermarket LTD. operates an online platform that streamlines resource sharing for research in the life sciences sector. Established in 2015 and based in London, the company facilitates access to a wide range of resources, including equipment, software, services, and lab space. By allowing scientists to list, discover, and book these resources, Clustermarket supports various institutions, from small startups to large universities. The platform serves as a comprehensive lab management solution, enabling users to create personal accounts, post requirements, and connect with service providers, thereby democratizing access to expensive research tools and services. Ultimately, Clustermarket aims to accelerate the journey from innovative ideas to market-ready solutions in the life sciences industry.

eFarm.cm

Grant in 2016
eFarm.cm operates as a comprehensive eCommerce and value chain partner in agribusiness, focusing on the promotion and sale of agro-pastoral products from Cameroon and across Africa. The platform facilitates connections between buyers and sellers, integrating information and communication technology to streamline the buying and selling of agricultural goods. It offers various online payment methods and collaborates with logistics companies to ensure the safe transport and delivery of products. In addition to providing an online marketplace, eFarm.cm supports producers by offering technical and logistical assistance in areas such as production, harvest, and post-harvest management, particularly in remote farming communities. The company also engages in the production, preservation, and sale of agricultural goods to maintain reliable supply chains. Furthermore, eFarm.cm features an academy that provides training and practical experience in agriculture, enhancing the skills of individuals within the sector.

Taste Of Kenya

Grant in 2016
Taste of Kenya is an online marketplace based in Europe that connects Kenyan farmers directly with coffee roasters in the European Union through direct trade. This model shortens the supply chain, allowing farmers to receive fairer prices for their coffee while providing roasters with better traceability of their products. In addition to exporting, Taste of Kenya also roasts coffee locally, catering to the domestic market and generating additional income for Kenyan farmers. By facilitating this connection, the company enables consumers to purchase high-quality Kenyan coffee beans at affordable prices, supporting sustainable agricultural practices and enhancing the livelihoods of farmers.

Share A Dream

Grant in 2016
Share A Dream is an interactive communication platform designed to connect non-governmental organizations (NGOs) with experts, volunteers, and donors in a humanitarian marketplace. By providing a comprehensive web solution, it addresses various challenges faced by its users, including NGOs seeking support and sponsors looking to demonstrate social responsibility through local project financing. The platform also emphasizes employee engagement by facilitating social networking for volunteering services and community involvement. Rather than focusing solely on profit generation, Share A Dream aims to alleviate the pain points of its customers while promoting collaboration and social impact.

HalalEat

Grant in 2016
HalalEat is an on-demand marketplace platform focused on providing easy access to halal food for consumers and restaurateurs. The platform features a searchable database of verified halal menus, allowing users to conveniently order takeaway meals online. Customers can choose to collect their orders or have them delivered to their desired locations. By prioritizing affordability and accessibility, HalalEat aims to serve the needs of Muslim users seeking halal dining options and aspires to become the preferred site for ordering food in this niche market.

Parachute Teachers

Grant in 2016
Parachute Teachers operates an online marketplace that recruits and trains local community members to serve as substitute teachers. Unlike traditional substitutes who typically rely on standard lesson plans, Parachute Teachers bring diverse skills and talents to the classroom, including expertise in yoga, dance, photography, culinary arts, science, and engineering. The platform allows these individuals to create customized lesson plans that reflect their unique backgrounds, transforming the typical substitute teaching experience. This approach not only enhances classroom engagement but also provides teachers with an opportunity to earn supplemental income while sharing their passions with students.

Query

Grant in 2016
Query is an online marketplace that connects companies with skilled programmers and developers. Founded on the principle of evaluating talent based on their abilities rather than traditional resumes, Query prioritizes online testing as a key component of its selection process. This innovative approach addresses the challenges many organizations face in hiring qualified developers by allowing companies to specify their requirements. Query then recommends candidates who align closely with these needs, facilitating a more efficient and accurate hiring process. By streamlining the connection between employers and talented software engineers, Query aims to transform how companies acquire the technical skills necessary for their projects.

Poppins

Grant in 2016
Poppins is a mobile application that assists parents in finding and booking local babysitters quickly and efficiently. The platform allows users to search for fully vetted and police-checked childcarers in their area, ideal for last-minute needs or planned events. Parents can save their favorite sitters for easy rebooking, creating a trusted network of caregivers. The app supports various booking options, whether for a few hours, days, or on an ad-hoc basis, and simplifies payment processes by allowing parents to pay babysitters directly through the app, eliminating the need for cash transactions. Through its user-friendly interface, Poppins aims to make childcare more accessible and convenient for busy families.
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