Lucky Energy
Series A in 2025
Lucky Energy is unique due to its blend of five super ingredients including maca and beta-alanine, offering a balanced and sustained energy boost without crash or jitters. It has zero sugar, zero aftertaste, and only five calories.
Sage specializes in operation management systems tailored for senior living communities. Its platform collects and analyzes data to enhance caregiver operations and resident care outcomes. Key features include streamlined communication and task management tools, facilitating collaborative support among care teams and enabling timely interventions when assistance is required.
Daze is a software development company that reinvents the calendar to be more fun, expressive, and social.
Daze is the social calendar for friends to plan events and use creative tools to more vividly capture their time spent together. It’s a social calendar with powerful creative tools for scheduling your future and documenting your past with friends. They hope to unlock creativity, foster intimacy, and inspire self-reflection by reimagining the format of time.
Founded by Willem Simons in 2021 and is located in Brooklyn, New York, United States.
Rebelstork
Series A in 2024
Rebelstork operates an online marketplace in Canada and the United States that enables the buying and selling of overstock, open box, and quality used baby gear, as well as related baby care products. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Toronto, the company uses an AI-powered resale pricing algorithm and aims to promote a circular economy by enabling brands and retailers to participate in offering affordable, trusted gear while reducing waste for the next generation. The platform targets parents seeking reduced-price, high-quality options and supports sustainability by facilitating reuse and responsible consumption.
Chariot provides a donor-advised fund platform designed to streamline the charitable giving process for both donors and nonprofit organizations. By integrating Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) into donation forms, Chariot enables donors to create accounts, securely log in, select charities, and monitor their contributions with ease. This service not only simplifies the donation experience but also enhances the fundraising capabilities of nonprofits, fostering a more efficient connection between donors and charitable causes. With a commitment to increasing the adoption of DAFs, Chariot aims to transform philanthropic giving and bolster the impact of nonprofit organizations.
Grayce, Inc. is a health care agency based in San Francisco that specializes in providing personalized guidance and support for families caring for aging adults and children. Founded in 2019, the company offers a range of services designed to assist caregivers with various aspects of care, including insurance, finances, legal plans, medical care, home care, housing, daily needs, and overall well-being. Each member of Grayce receives dedicated support from a social worker who helps manage their comprehensive care needs by planning, prioritizing, identifying resources, coordinating care, and advocating on their behalf. Through its social care management platform, Grayce empowers family caregivers to navigate the complexities of caring for vulnerable loved ones.
The Cumulus Coffee Company
Seed Round in 2023
Cumulus’ compact machine uses newly invented technology and proprietary recyclable aluminum capsules to deliver a 10-ounce cold brew, nitro cold brew, and a first-of-its-kind cold-pressed espresso in under 45 seconds at the push of a button. This proprietary brewing process means crisp, cold beverages are prepared without any ice, and the nitro cold brew is made without the need for a bulky nitrogen gas tank. The coffee is also never exposed to heat, which allows it to retain its smooth and subtle taste. Cumulus sources and roasts its own coffee and will offer a variety of carefully curated flavor profiles, introducing all the nuances of extraction that were previously only available in hot to the cold coffee lover.
Sage specializes in operation management systems tailored for senior living communities. Its platform collects and analyzes data to enhance caregiver operations and resident care outcomes. Key features include streamlined communication and task management tools, facilitating collaborative support among care teams and enabling timely interventions when assistance is required.
Alias Technologies
Seed Round in 2023
Alias Technologies seeks to expedite innovation by increasing the value of technological footprint. It assists enterprises in realizing their technology investment through vendor consolidation analyses, cost-cutting approaches, and industry experience.
Upwage is a job posting platform that includes hourly wage information in its listings. It uses big data and AI to help low-income workers find better-paying jobs, aiming to create $1 trillion in new wealth for them.
Caraway is a digital healthcare company focused on providing integrated mental, reproductive, and physical healthcare services specifically for college women. Designed with input from students, Caraway delivers a personalized and equitable care solution that addresses the unique needs and concerns of women during a crucial developmental period. The platform emphasizes accessible and compassionate healthcare, recognizing the growing demand for mental health resources and the persistent inequities in women's health. By offering trusted and holistic care, Caraway empowers college students to effectively manage their health in a complex and often challenging healthcare landscape.
Proxima
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Building interactive media for the next generation
Bend Health
Series A in 2023
Bend Health is a national healthcare company specializing in increasing access and reducing costs for expert mental health care tailored to kids, teens, and families. Founded by experienced professionals from technology and healthcare sectors, including Oracle, Optum, UnitedHealth Group, and Teladoc Health, the company revolutionizes mental health treatment through its data-driven platform and evidence-based collaborative care model. This approach ensures better outcomes, reduces stigma, cost, and logistical barriers to care.
Cap Hill Brands
Series B in 2022
Cap Hill Brands is a consumer goods company specializing in the acquisition and operation of successful e-commerce and direct-to-consumer brands. Founded by experts in e-commerce marketing, operations, and strategy, the company aims to help underperforming brands realize their full potential. Cap Hill Brands provides a range of services, including marketing, operations, and strategic guidance, to support brands in transforming their business models and achieving profitability. With a focus on long-term growth, the company seeks to partner with brands that possess strong competitive advantages, facilitating their development into thriving enterprises.
Founded in New York in 2021 by Arun Ranganathan, Roon is an online platform designed to support individuals navigating complex health conditions. It facilitates connections among patients dealing with various diseases, allowing them to share experiences and build supportive communities.
Booster is a mobile energy delivery company based in San Mateo, California, that focuses on decarbonizing last-mile delivery. Established in 2015, it provides a full-service gas station on wheels, allowing customers to refuel their vehicles at any location via a mobile application. This innovative approach has enabled over 120,000 customers and more than 300 businesses to save significant time and resources, with reported savings of over eight million miles driven and four million pounds of CO2 emissions avoided. By streamlining fuel delivery, Booster helps businesses reclaim more than 31,000 labor hours annually, while also reducing wear and tear on vehicles and minimizing fueling costs.
Tomorrow Farms
Seed Round in 2022
Tomorrow Farms is a food technology company dedicated to advancing the sustainable food revolution through the development of appealing food and beverage brands. The company focuses on addressing challenges within the food system by providing innovative products, including animal-free dairy alternatives. Their offerings feature chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry milk that are free from artificial ingredients, catering to consumers seeking options that are animal-free, lactose-free, cholesterol-free, antibiotic-free, and hormone-free. Through its commitment to sustainability and health-conscious choices, Tomorrow Farms aims to redefine traditional dairy products for a modern audience.
Yomi Games
Seed Round in 2022
Yomi Games is a blockchain gaming studio developing social Play-and-Earn video games targeted at casual audiences.
Alife is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2020 by Paxton Maeder-York that focuses on developing artificial intelligence tools to enhance the success rates of pregnancy for individuals undergoing fertility treatments. The company aims to assist physicians by utilizing deep learning and advanced software technologies to aid in the selection of the healthiest embryos during in vitro fertilization (IVF). By connecting fertility specialists with patients, Alife strives to improve the overall chances of a healthy pregnancy and ultimately support the mission of helping people have healthy children.
Free Agency
Series A in 2022
Free Agency is a talent agency and online recruitment platform based in New York, founded in 2019. It provides traditional recruiting services to employers and job seekers and operates a platform that connects individuals with opportunities, offers interview coaching, and guidance on compensation and negotiation. The company focuses on facilitating talent acquisition and career services, helping clients find opportunities that match their skills.
Domain Money
Venture Round in 2022
Domain Money offers an integrated platform for investing in stocks and cryptocurrencies, earning interest on assets, securing loans against them, and spending with a crypto rewards credit card.
AllStripes
Series B in 2021
AllStripes is a healthcare technology company focused on accelerating the development of new treatments for rare diseases. The company has created a platform that enables the generation of regulatory-ready evidence, facilitating rare disease research and drug development. AllStripes operates a two-sided network that connects patients with rare diseases and advocacy groups to life science companies seeking new drug candidates. Through this network, patients can contribute their medical data and participate in treatment research online, while life science companies gain access to valuable data and insights to support their drug development efforts.
Revel is a community-focused marketplace designed for women over 50, facilitating small, local gatherings on a variety of topics. Founded in 2019 by Lisa and Alexa, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Membership is free, allowing users to search, discover, and sign up for nearby events. Members also have the opportunity to host gatherings on topics of their choice, enabling them to share their interests and potentially earn income. Revel serves a diverse range of markets, including health, food and drink, home and lifestyle, science and tech, and travel, among others. Through its platform, Revel aims to foster connections and create a supportive environment for women in this age group.
Founded in 2018 and based in Somerville, Massachusetts, Waeve is a direct-to-consumer beauty company specializing in beginner-friendly, high-quality wigs. It caters primarily to millennial and Gen Z black women, offering trendy ready-to-wear styles.
Founded in 2020, BookClub operates an author-led virtual book club platform, BookClub.com. It facilitates meaningful connections between readers and authors through exclusive video content and live-audio discussions.
Daring Foods
Series B in 2021
Daring Foods Inc. is a startup based in Glasgow, United Kingdom, founded in 2018 by Ross Mackay. The company specializes in producing plant-based chicken alternatives that cater to health-conscious consumers seeking nutritious food options. Daring Foods offers vegan meat products that are free from dairy, eggs, palm oil, genetically modified organisms, hormones, and antibiotics. By focusing on sustainability and flavor, the company aims to provide a delicious alternative for individuals who consume chicken regularly. Daring Foods is also expanding its reach into retail markets, enhancing accessibility for customers seeking plant-based dietary options.
Lightforge Games
Seed Round in 2021
Lightforge Games is an all-remote game studio founded by industry veterans aiming to revolutionize the way role-playing games are played. The company fosters a culture centered around empathy, honesty, and growth, seeking diverse talent to achieve its long-term vision.
Engageli is a digital learning platform for higher education that emphasizes inclusive and engaging experiences to support student success. Founded in 2020 and based in San Mateo, California, the company provides tools for interactive learning, including polls, quizzes, and exercises, along with study groups and breakout sessions that enable collaborative material sharing and peer-to-peer discussion. The platform is designed to accommodate diverse learning needs by offering a flexible environment that fosters social interaction and active participation.
BrewBird is developing a platform to help local and national coffee roasters scale their craft, making it accessible to homes and offices worldwide. They offer single-serve coffee brewers and whole-bean pods, supporting company roasters in growing their businesses.
Parade is a Brooklyn-based underwear company specializing in designer eco-friendly undergarments. Their products are crafted from 85% recycled polyamide and certified Oeko-Tex Standard 100, ensuring they're free from harmful chemicals for both skin and the environment.
Co-Star is an AI-powered astrology application that combines data from NASA with insights from human astrologers to provide users with personalized horoscopes. The platform utilizes proprietary technology to algorithmically generate insights into individuals' personalities and futures. Co-Star aims to facilitate meaningful connections among users, offering a unique way to express emotions and understand strengths and weaknesses. By providing a tool for self-reflection and interpersonal relationships, the application enables users to engage more deeply with friends, lovers, and even strangers.
Otis
Venture Round in 2021
Otis Wealth, Inc. is a marketplace that enables individuals to invest in exclusive alternative assets, including collectibles, fine art, and real estate. Founded in 2018 and based in New York, the company acquires high-quality assets and fractionalizes them into smaller shares, allowing investors to own a piece of valuable items. Otis aims to democratize investments by making it possible for a broader audience to participate in markets traditionally reserved for affluent investors. The platform not only focuses on investment-grade art and collectibles but also seeks to expand into other alternative asset classes such as wine, precious metals, and cultural assets like music royalties and film. By offering these investment opportunities, Otis helps investors achieve uncorrelated diversification in their portfolios.
Bold is an at-home digital fitness program designed to help older adults live their strongest, happiest, and healthiest lives. As a member, you’ll enjoy instant access to expert trainers, scientific assessments, and personalized workout plans to help you improve your strength, flexibility, and balance — so you can chase the life you want, at any age.
Landing is a membership-based network that transforms the apartment rental experience through a subscription model. Operating in over 81 markets nationwide, the company offers access to more than 20,000 fully furnished apartment listings available for stays ranging from 30 days to multiple years. Landing aims to simplify the complexities of apartment living by providing flexible lease options and a range of ancillary services, including cleaning, parking, utility setup, moving assistance, and pet services. Members pay an annual fee to access these offerings and enjoy benefits such as complimentary Landing nights while traveling to any of its markets, fostering a high-quality, tech-enabled living experience.
Cap Hill Brands
Series A in 2021
Cap Hill Brands is a consumer goods company specializing in the acquisition and operation of successful e-commerce and direct-to-consumer brands. Founded by experts in e-commerce marketing, operations, and strategy, the company aims to help underperforming brands realize their full potential. Cap Hill Brands provides a range of services, including marketing, operations, and strategic guidance, to support brands in transforming their business models and achieving profitability. With a focus on long-term growth, the company seeks to partner with brands that possess strong competitive advantages, facilitating their development into thriving enterprises.
The Skills
Seed Round in 2020
The Skills is an online sports education platform that connects professional athletes and sport experts with learners through video-based courses. Instructors share expertise in their fields, enabling them to build flexible teaching businesses while expanding access to high-quality coaching. The platform lowers geographic and financial barriers, increasing affordability and opportunities for skill development, and aims to amplify the voices of instructors by sharing practical insights with a broad community across various sports and levels.
Parlor is an online curatorial platform designed to assist collectors in discovering valuable artwork for investment purposes. The company offers an innovative subscription model that allows users to rent artworks from top galleries for a half-year or yearly period, making art ownership more accessible and affordable. By facilitating access to the ultra-contemporary art market, Parlor aims to share insights and knowledge, helping collectors navigate this rapidly evolving landscape. Through its services, Parlor seeks to bridge the gap between galleries and collectors, enabling a broader audience to engage with and appreciate fine art.
Betty Labs
Seed Round in 2020
Betty Labs is a developer of a sports trivia application aimed at enhancing live sports experiences. The company’s flagship product, Sideline, is a mobile game that allows viewers to win money by predicting future events during sports broadcasts. This application generates real-time questions based on the ongoing game, transforming mundane moments into engaging opportunities to compete with friends and ascend leaderboards. Additionally, Betty Labs offers a social audio platform where fans can join live discussions with sports insiders and athletes, facilitating conversations about their favorite teams and topics. Through these innovative offerings, Betty Labs seeks to enrich the way fans engage with sports.
Pacaso operates a platform for second-home co-ownership that simplifies buying, owning, and managing a shared property. It connects buyers with suitable homes, coordinates the ownership group, and handles the necessary legal processes, while providing technology to schedule stays. Buyers purchase a defined share of a home—for example half—guaranteeing access for a corresponding portion of the year, and Pacaso briefly acquires the remaining portion to resell to vetted buyers. The company provides professional property management and a mobile app to organize bookings and ensure equitable use. By combining real estate partnerships, governance support, and technology, Pacaso aims to democratize access to second-home ownership and reduce the hassle and cost of ownership.
BookClub
Seed Round in 2020
Founded in 2020, BookClub operates an author-led virtual book club platform, BookClub.com. It facilitates meaningful connections between readers and authors through exclusive video content and live-audio discussions.
Daring Foods
Series A in 2020
Daring Foods Inc. is a startup based in Glasgow, United Kingdom, founded in 2018 by Ross Mackay. The company specializes in producing plant-based chicken alternatives that cater to health-conscious consumers seeking nutritious food options. Daring Foods offers vegan meat products that are free from dairy, eggs, palm oil, genetically modified organisms, hormones, and antibiotics. By focusing on sustainability and flavor, the company aims to provide a delicious alternative for individuals who consume chicken regularly. Daring Foods is also expanding its reach into retail markets, enhancing accessibility for customers seeking plant-based dietary options.
Common Living
Series D in 2020
Common Living Inc., founded in October 2015 and headquartered in New York, operates co-living facilities designed to foster community and convenience in residential living. The company offers affordable housing solutions that emphasize beautiful spaces and a friendly atmosphere, catering to individuals seeking a collaborative living experience. By focusing on reducing the challenges associated with traditional housing, Common Living aims to create an environment where residents can thrive and connect with one another.
Candidate
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Candidate, Inc. is an online staffing and recruiting company that operates a marketplace designed to motivate individuals to act as recruiters within their own networks. Founded in 2020, the company is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. By leveraging personal connections, Candidate encourages users to participate in the recruitment process, creating a unique approach to talent acquisition.
Thirty Madison
Series B in 2020
Thirty Madison is a digital health company specializing in personalized treatments for chronic conditions. It operates platforms like Keeps (hair loss), Cove (migraines), Picnic (allergies), Facet (skin conditions), and Nurx (sexual health). Founded in 2016, it aims to empower individuals with accessible, effective care tailored to their specific needs.
2 out of 3 men will start to lose their hair by the age of 35 - but the earlier you take action, the more hair you keep. Keeps is a full-service healthcare company focused exclusively on helping men keep their hair. From expert diagnosis to affordable treatment, patient support to education, Keeps provides a regimen specific to each customer's condition through a seamless digital experience, allowing men to manage hair loss from start to finish.
Keeps’ licensed physicians review each customer's information in order to identify and prescribe a unique treatment plan of FDA-approved products, and we sell them at half the price customers would pay at their local pharmacy. With Keeps, customers receive exactly what they need, and nothing they don’t.
Keeps is the first brand from Thirty Madison, which is rebuilding the healthcare experience for the modern consumer.
Valence Community
Series A in 2020
Valence Community operates an online platform dedicated to connecting, showcasing, and empowering the global black professional community. Founded in 2019 and based in Los Angeles, the platform facilitates career opportunities and venture creation by linking users with companies and resources. Valence also offers mentorship options, enabling members to serve as coaches for one another, thereby fostering a supportive environment for professional development. Through inspirational storytelling and structured community engagement, Valence aims to demystify advancement pathways and promote economic and social progress among black professionals worldwide.
LOOM is a wellbeing platform dedicated to empowering women through comprehensive education on reproductive and sexual health. Founded in 2016 by Erica Chidi and Quinn Lundberg, and based in Los Angeles, LOOM offers classes and events that cover a wide range of topics, from menstruation to parenting. The platform aims to provide women with the necessary knowledge and resources to thrive in their bodies at every stage of life, fostering an environment of inclusivity, empathy, and scientific understanding. By focusing on these critical areas, LOOM seeks to enhance the health education landscape for women, guiding them through the complexities of their reproductive journeys.
FitXR is an immersive fitness platform that utilizes augmented and virtual reality technology to enhance the workout experience. The company focuses on making fitness enjoyable and accessible through its virtual fitness studio, which replicates the energy and camaraderie of group workouts in a home setting. FitXR offers a range of total body workouts designed by fitness experts, emphasizing fun and social interaction to motivate users. By combining engaging content with effective training, FitXR aims to create a movement that encourages individuals to stay active and healthy.
Stadium Live
Seed Round in 2020
Stadium Live is a Toronto-based developer of a sports entertainment platform for the next generation of sports and esports fans. The platform builds a digital universe at the intersection of sports and culture, enabling fans to follow live scores, engage with sporting events remotely with friends, and participate in play, earn, and shop experiences around sports and culture. The ecosystem also includes a sports community platform that creates a virtual space where fans can hang out, express individuality, and buy and earn digital collectibles, aiming to become a go-to destination for contemporary sports and culture fans.
Wave focuses on interactive virtual experiences with a mission to help artists make money at the intersection of gaming and entertainment. Wave’s technology enables musicians to create lifelike avatars of themselves that can “perform” their music on a virtual stage. Most of these virtual shows take place either on the company’s YouTube channel, but Wave’s apps let users tune in on gaming consoles, phones or even the Oculus Rift VR headset. While watching a Wave, viewers can log in to comment in a chat function and give live feedback to the avatar performers.
Grayce, Inc. is a health care agency based in San Francisco that specializes in providing personalized guidance and support for families caring for aging adults and children. Founded in 2019, the company offers a range of services designed to assist caregivers with various aspects of care, including insurance, finances, legal plans, medical care, home care, housing, daily needs, and overall well-being. Each member of Grayce receives dedicated support from a social worker who helps manage their comprehensive care needs by planning, prioritizing, identifying resources, coordinating care, and advocating on their behalf. Through its social care management platform, Grayce empowers family caregivers to navigate the complexities of caring for vulnerable loved ones.
Hammerhead
Series A in 2020
Hammerhead is a company focused on enhancing the cycling experience through innovative technology. It has developed an intelligent navigation device tailored for cyclists, which guides users along safe bicycle routes. The device features an efficient screen and integrated cellular connectivity, providing route maps and advanced navigation capabilities. This technology allows cyclists to create and explore new routes, build and follow personalized training plans, and share their rides with friends, all from a single device. Hammerhead aims to empower cyclists to reach their athletic potential and improve their overall riding experiences.
AllStripes
Series A in 2020
AllStripes is a healthcare technology company focused on accelerating the development of new treatments for rare diseases. The company has created a platform that enables the generation of regulatory-ready evidence, facilitating rare disease research and drug development. AllStripes operates a two-sided network that connects patients with rare diseases and advocacy groups to life science companies seeking new drug candidates. Through this network, patients can contribute their medical data and participate in treatment research online, while life science companies gain access to valuable data and insights to support their drug development efforts.
Planet FWD
Seed Round in 2020
Planet FWD produces climate-friendly snacks sourced from regenerative farming practices that capture carbon from the atmosphere. It operates a platform connecting brands and consumers seeking sustainable products.
Novi Connect
Seed Round in 2020
Novi Connect is a technology company that uses artificial intelligence to manage proprietary chemical information from suppliers. It offers Novi, a platform enabling brands to maintain ingredient transparency standards, retailers to enforce policies, and suppliers to automate documentation requests.
Landing is a membership-based network that transforms the apartment rental experience through a subscription model. Operating in over 81 markets nationwide, the company offers access to more than 20,000 fully furnished apartment listings available for stays ranging from 30 days to multiple years. Landing aims to simplify the complexities of apartment living by providing flexible lease options and a range of ancillary services, including cleaning, parking, utility setup, moving assistance, and pet services. Members pay an annual fee to access these offerings and enjoy benefits such as complimentary Landing nights while traveling to any of its markets, fostering a high-quality, tech-enabled living experience.
The Guild
Series B in 2020
The Guild is a hospitality company that operates a collection of boutique hotels situated within upscale residential buildings in cities such as Austin, Dallas, Miami, Cincinnati, and Denver. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, The Guild focuses on creating experiences for both travelers and renters, offering fully furnished apartments that cater to various lengths of stay, from a few nights to several months. The company aims to foster connected communities and provide amenities reminiscent of hotel living, including personal concierge services and fitness facilities. With over 2,000 units across six markets, The Guild is dedicated to building a global brand that enhances the living experience for digital nomads and business travelers alike.
Stacks is a social video studio building the future of entertainment.
Otis Wealth, Inc. is a marketplace that enables individuals to invest in exclusive alternative assets, including collectibles, fine art, and real estate. Founded in 2018 and based in New York, the company acquires high-quality assets and fractionalizes them into smaller shares, allowing investors to own a piece of valuable items. Otis aims to democratize investments by making it possible for a broader audience to participate in markets traditionally reserved for affluent investors. The platform not only focuses on investment-grade art and collectibles but also seeks to expand into other alternative asset classes such as wine, precious metals, and cultural assets like music royalties and film. By offering these investment opportunities, Otis helps investors achieve uncorrelated diversification in their portfolios.
Robyn
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Robyn operates a digital platform offering integrative maternal wellness tools, resources, and specialists for women throughout their parental journey. Established in 2019, the company connects aspiring, expecting, and new parents with virtual providers across various service categories, including birth education, nutrition, mental health, doula support, lactation assistance, physical therapy, and more.
Founded in 2019, Elpha is an online community dedicated to supporting women in technology. It facilitates candid discussions on personal and professional topics, project collaborations, and career opportunities.
Lovevery, Inc. is a Boise, Idaho-based company that specializes in creating educational play products for infants and toddlers. Founded in 2015, Lovevery offers a range of stage-based learning kits designed by child development experts to enhance key skills such as spatial awareness, language development, and problem-solving. Its flagship product, the Play Gym, includes various toys like balls, teething rings, and activity cards that cater to the developmental needs of babies at different stages. Lovevery's commitment to early learning extends beyond physical products, as it also provides resources and multi-channel content for parents, facilitating a holistic approach to childhood education. The company has received recognition from notable publications and is supported by several prominent investors.
Tempest, Inc. is a digital recovery program that provides online courses and resources for individuals seeking to quit alcohol. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, the company offers a comprehensive virtual curriculum that includes an eight-week course, counseling sessions, and workshops designed to address the challenges of alcohol addiction. Tempest emphasizes the development of purpose, meaning, and creativity as essential components of a sober lifestyle. The program aims to support participants in overcoming negativity and mental health challenges associated with substance use, ultimately helping them lead healthier and more fulfilling lives. Originally established as Hip Sobriety, Inc., the company rebranded to Tempest, Inc. in May 2019.
Two Chairs
Series B in 2019
Two Chairs is a mental health platform founded in 2017, dedicated to making exceptional mental health care universally accessible. The company's innovative approach involves a thorough, research-backed process that pairs patients with their ideal therapists. This matching is supported by an industry-leading measurement-based care system designed to promote quicker patient improvement. With over 500 licensed therapists across 90 areas of expertise, Two Chairs serves more than 20 million covered lives. The company is recognized as a desirable workplace, receiving accolades such as the 2024 Great Place To Work and being named one of the Best Places To Work by the San Francisco Business Times.
Gallant Pet
Series A in 2019
Gallant Pet, Inc. is a pet service company based in San Diego, California, that specializes in stem cell preservation services for pets. Founded in 2018 by Aaron Hirschhorn, the company collects and banks stem cells from tissue during routine spay or neuter procedures. Gallant Pet also provides a platelet-rich plasma (PRP) kit for treatment of dogs suffering from osteoarthritis or other musculoskeletal conditions. In addition to its preservation services, Gallant Pet is involved in clinical research to develop effective stem cell therapies for pets. The company's focus on retrieving and preserving regenerative cells allows pet owners to utilize their pets' young stem cells for potential treatments when needed.
Umbrella
Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 1995, Umbrella offers home maintenance services on a membership basis. Its platform connects senior citizens with local workers for tasks such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical repairs, seasonal tasks, and cleaning services, enabling seniors to live safely and independently in their own homes.
Booster is a mobile energy delivery company based in San Mateo, California, that focuses on decarbonizing last-mile delivery. Established in 2015, it provides a full-service gas station on wheels, allowing customers to refuel their vehicles at any location via a mobile application. This innovative approach has enabled over 120,000 customers and more than 300 businesses to save significant time and resources, with reported savings of over eight million miles driven and four million pounds of CO2 emissions avoided. By streamlining fuel delivery, Booster helps businesses reclaim more than 31,000 labor hours annually, while also reducing wear and tear on vehicles and minimizing fueling costs.
Rec Room Inc. is a Seattle-based company founded in 2016 that operates an online platform designed as a virtual social club, allowing users to create and play games with friends. The company focuses on augmented and virtual reality software, fostering a global community where users can interact and socialize in immersive environments. Through its application, Rec Room enables players to engage in a variety of games and activities while communicating in real-time, enhancing the multiplayer experience. The platform emphasizes social interaction and creativity, making it a unique space for users to connect and enjoy shared gaming experiences.
Wescover
Seed Round in 2019
Wescover, Inc. operates an online platform that facilitates the exploration of art and design in unique locations while highlighting the creators behind these works. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Wescover connects users with original art and design objects, providing a catalog that features images and mapped locations of these creations. The platform emphasizes the stories and significance of the items, enabling users to discover meaningful home decor products and the designers who craft them. By bridging the digital and physical worlds, Wescover fosters a community centered around creativity and design, enhancing the way individuals interact with their surroundings.
Brave Care
Seed Round in 2019
Brave Care operates pediatric primary and urgent care clinics in Oregon and Texas, offering both emergency and non‑emergency services. The clinics provide treatment for common childhood conditions such as allergies, asthma, ear pain, fever, minor fractures, and urinary tract infections, as well as on‑site laboratory and X‑ray services. A team of pediatric doctors and medical professionals delivers care in a child‑friendly environment designed to reduce the stress and cost associated with emergency medicine. The company also offers a website and mobile app that give parents nationwide access to pediatric advice and support. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Brave Care focuses on improving access to quality pediatric care.
Dolly, Inc. is an online marketplace based in Seattle, Washington, that connects users with local truck owners for various moving, delivery, and hauling services. Founded in 2013, the company operates through a mobile app that matches vetted pick-up truck owners with individuals in need of assistance. Dolly's offerings include apartment moves, retail store deliveries, labor-only moves, storage transports, and junk removal. Additionally, they facilitate services such as Craigslist pick-up and drop-off, as well as donation pick-up and delivery, catering to both residential and small business needs. The company emphasizes convenience and efficiency in its on-demand delivery network, utilizing a fleet of pick-up trucks, cargo vans, and box trucks.
Kids on 45th
Seed Round in 2019
Kids on 45th, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in selling used clothing for children. Incorporated in 2018, the company operates as an e-commerce platform aimed at helping parents purchase affordable, high-quality, nearly-new clothing for their growing kids. Through a wardrobe subscription service, Kids on 45th provides customers with access to gently-used kids' clothes, which are conveniently delivered to their homes. This innovative approach not only offers cost-effective solutions for families but also promotes sustainability by giving new life to pre-owned garments.
Co–Star
Seed Round in 2019
Co-Star is an AI-powered astrology application that combines data from NASA with insights from human astrologers to provide users with personalized horoscopes. The platform utilizes proprietary technology to algorithmically generate insights into individuals' personalities and futures. Co-Star aims to facilitate meaningful connections among users, offering a unique way to express emotions and understand strengths and weaknesses. By providing a tool for self-reflection and interpersonal relationships, the application enables users to engage more deeply with friends, lovers, and even strangers.
NakedPoppy
Seed Round in 2019
NakedPoppy, Inc. is a clean beauty company based in Oakland, California, specializing in cosmetic products, including liquid eyeliner. Founded in 2017, the company operates an artificial intelligence-driven online marketplace that personalizes the shopping experience for customers by matching them with makeup and skincare products tailored to their individual skin tones and preferences. NakedPoppy employs a patent-pending personalization algorithm to facilitate this process, ensuring that users can efficiently find products that complement their unique needs. The company is committed to safety and quality, maintaining a comprehensive list of known or suspected toxins harmful to skin, which informs their rigorous screening and vetting of beauty products. By providing a curated selection of natural makeup and skincare options, NakedPoppy aims to enhance the beauty regimen of its customers while promoting healthier choices in the cosmetics industry.
Hammerhead
Seed Round in 2019
Hammerhead is a company focused on enhancing the cycling experience through innovative technology. It has developed an intelligent navigation device tailored for cyclists, which guides users along safe bicycle routes. The device features an efficient screen and integrated cellular connectivity, providing route maps and advanced navigation capabilities. This technology allows cyclists to create and explore new routes, build and follow personalized training plans, and share their rides with friends, all from a single device. Hammerhead aims to empower cyclists to reach their athletic potential and improve their overall riding experiences.
Eargo, Inc. is a consumer-focused medical device company specializing in the design and sale of hearing aids for individuals with hearing loss in the United States. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Eargo offers innovative, rechargeable hearing aids that can be controlled via smartphone, enhancing user convenience. The company provides online hearing screenings and virtual support, eliminating the need for in-person consultations. By adopting a direct-to-consumer model, Eargo aims to make hearing aids more accessible and reduce the social stigma often associated with them. Its user-centric approach addresses the common challenges of traditional hearing aid adoption, including cost and accessibility, thereby improving the quality of life for those with hearing difficulties.
Two Chairs
Series A in 2019
Two Chairs is a mental health platform founded in 2017, dedicated to making exceptional mental health care universally accessible. The company's innovative approach involves a thorough, research-backed process that pairs patients with their ideal therapists. This matching is supported by an industry-leading measurement-based care system designed to promote quicker patient improvement. With over 500 licensed therapists across 90 areas of expertise, Two Chairs serves more than 20 million covered lives. The company is recognized as a desirable workplace, receiving accolades such as the 2024 Great Place To Work and being named one of the Best Places To Work by the San Francisco Business Times.
Neighborhood Goods
Seed Round in 2019
Neighborhood Goods, Inc. is a retail company that operates a department store in Dallas, Texas, offering a diverse range of products including apparel, accessories, cosmetics, and groceries. Established in 2017, the company emphasizes an innovative shopping experience by featuring a rotating selection of brands and concepts, along with community-focused activities such as events, food offerings, and live speakers. Neighborhood Goods aims to create a vibrant environment where customers can shop, dine, and engage with thoughtful content, both in their physical locations and through their online platform.
Haute Hijab
Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 2010, Haute Hijab is a Chicago-based company specializing in the design and manufacture of hijabs for women. It offers a variety of fabrics and styles, including underscarves with antimicrobial properties and sun protection, and hijab magnets for secure and damage-free wear.
Pro.com is a full-service remodeling general contractor operating in Seattle, Portland, the San Francisco Bay Area, Denver, and Phoenix. The company focuses on enhancing the residential construction experience by combining the expertise of its construction professionals with advanced technology. Pro.com offers a smart pricing software that utilizes a comprehensive database and algorithms to generate accurate, detailed quotes with fixed pricing. This platform also provides mobile-friendly estimates and project management tools, allowing both Pro.com staff and homeowners to monitor project progress. By connecting homeowners with service professionals, Pro.com facilitates the booking and scheduling of home improvement services, ensuring a streamlined process for managing home renovation projects.
FitXR is an immersive fitness platform that utilizes augmented and virtual reality technology to enhance the workout experience. The company focuses on making fitness enjoyable and accessible through its virtual fitness studio, which replicates the energy and camaraderie of group workouts in a home setting. FitXR offers a range of total body workouts designed by fitness experts, emphasizing fun and social interaction to motivate users. By combining engaging content with effective training, FitXR aims to create a movement that encourages individuals to stay active and healthy.
2 out of 3 men will start to lose their hair by the age of 35 - but the earlier you take action, the more hair you keep. Keeps is a full-service healthcare company focused exclusively on helping men keep their hair. From expert diagnosis to affordable treatment, patient support to education, Keeps provides a regimen specific to each customer's condition through a seamless digital experience, allowing men to manage hair loss from start to finish.
Keeps’ licensed physicians review each customer's information in order to identify and prescribe a unique treatment plan of FDA-approved products, and we sell them at half the price customers would pay at their local pharmacy. With Keeps, customers receive exactly what they need, and nothing they don’t.
Keeps is the first brand from Thirty Madison, which is rebuilding the healthcare experience for the modern consumer.
Thirty Madison
Series A in 2018
Thirty Madison is a digital health company specializing in personalized treatments for chronic conditions. It operates platforms like Keeps (hair loss), Cove (migraines), Picnic (allergies), Facet (skin conditions), and Nurx (sexual health). Founded in 2016, it aims to empower individuals with accessible, effective care tailored to their specific needs.
Leaftail Labs
Seed Round in 2018
Leaftail Labs is a Seattle-based developer of video games and immersive entertainment experiences founded in 2017. The company develops a gaming platform that pushes the boundaries of augmented reality gaming and social interaction in the real world, crafting immersive games that connect players with the physical environment and with one another. Its work blends daily routines with storytelling through frontier AR technology and distinctive, innovative content.
The Guild
Series A in 2018
The Guild is a hospitality company that operates a collection of boutique hotels situated within upscale residential buildings in cities such as Austin, Dallas, Miami, Cincinnati, and Denver. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, The Guild focuses on creating experiences for both travelers and renters, offering fully furnished apartments that cater to various lengths of stay, from a few nights to several months. The company aims to foster connected communities and provide amenities reminiscent of hotel living, including personal concierge services and fitness facilities. With over 2,000 units across six markets, The Guild is dedicated to building a global brand that enhances the living experience for digital nomads and business travelers alike.
Illumix
Seed Round in 2018
Illumix specializes in developing augmented reality (AR) technologies and creating AR gaming experiences. Their integrated studio combines advanced computer vision research, gaming practices, and performance to enable dynamic AR games that interact with the environment in real-time.
Spyce is a restaurant founded in 2015 and headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts, that aims to revolutionize the dining experience with its innovative automated cooking platform. The establishment offers a diverse menu of globally-inspired seasonal salads and warm bowls, emphasizing freshness and quality. Spyce utilizes a fully robotic kitchen that integrates a refrigerator, dishwasher, stove-top, and a robotic chef, allowing it to prepare meals from fresh ingredients without human intervention. This technology enables the restaurant to provide consumers with healthy and affordable fast food while maintaining high standards of taste and quality.
Masse is a mobile application designed to facilitate product discovery through trusted recommendations from friends. The platform allows users to ask for and share product suggestions, particularly in categories such as fashion and electronics. By leveraging community insights, Masse aims to enhance the online shopping experience, providing users with confidence in their purchasing decisions. The app focuses on creating a network of trusted recommendations, thereby helping users discover new products that align with their preferences and needs.
Highrise
Seed Round in 2018
Highrise is a creative mobile community where people create avatars, express themselves, and make friends. Its platform includes built-in user-generated avatars that let its users engage in real-time virtual chats, read reviews, surf across the latest news feed and keep in touch with their friends to customize and self-designed games, enabling users to make new friends, host real-time games and create fun contents for publicizing.
It was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Inkbox, based in Toronto, Canada, is a retailer specializing in semi-permanent tattoos and related accessories. Founded by brothers Tyler and Braden Handley, the company emerged from their desire for tattoos that wouldn't lead to regret over time. Inkbox offers a unique product made from an organic fruit-based formula that mimics the appearance and texture of traditional tattoos, lasting for approximately two weeks. Customers can select from a variety of designs created by a vibrant community of artists or choose to create their own custom tattoos. This innovative approach allows individuals to apply tattoos at home without the use of needles, catering to a growing demand for temporary body art that provides the freedom to change one's appearance without long-term commitment.
Leaftail Labs
Seed Round in 2018
Leaftail Labs is a Seattle-based developer of video games and immersive entertainment experiences founded in 2017. The company develops a gaming platform that pushes the boundaries of augmented reality gaming and social interaction in the real world, crafting immersive games that connect players with the physical environment and with one another. Its work blends daily routines with storytelling through frontier AR technology and distinctive, innovative content.
JetClosing
Series A in 2018
JetClosing, Inc. is a digital title and escrow company focused on streamlining the real estate closing process. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with an additional office in Austin, Texas, JetClosing aims to enhance transparency, security, and efficiency in property transactions. The company's software application systematically captures every aspect of the closing process, ensuring accountability and providing timely insights to real estate professionals, including buyers, sellers, agents, lenders, and borrowers. With a growing presence across several states, including Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Washington, JetClosing is committed to transforming the traditional title and escrow services through innovative technology and a team of experienced industry professionals.
Modern Fertility
Seed Round in 2018
Modern Fertility, Inc. is a women’s health company founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, that focuses on empowering women to make informed decisions regarding their reproductive health. The company offers accessible fertility testing kits that allow women to measure key reproductive hormones, including those related to ovarian reserve and ovulation, through a simple finger-prick test or traditional blood draw at a nearby lab. By providing these tests at a fraction of the cost typically associated with infertility clinics, Modern Fertility aims to close the fertility information gap and provide women with valuable insights about their bodies before they decide to start families. Co-founded by Afton Vechery and Carly Leahy, the company is dedicated to advancing fertility science and enhancing women's understanding of their reproductive health.
Neighborhood Goods
Seed Round in 2018
Neighborhood Goods, Inc. is a retail company that operates a department store in Dallas, Texas, offering a diverse range of products including apparel, accessories, cosmetics, and groceries. Established in 2017, the company emphasizes an innovative shopping experience by featuring a rotating selection of brands and concepts, along with community-focused activities such as events, food offerings, and live speakers. Neighborhood Goods aims to create a vibrant environment where customers can shop, dine, and engage with thoughtful content, both in their physical locations and through their online platform.
Novel Effect
Series A in 2018
Novel Effect is a Seattle-based company specializing in voice-driven media and entertainment. It has developed an interactive storytelling application that utilizes voice recognition technology to synchronize theme music and sound effects with the reading experience. This innovative application provides voice-activated audio enhancements for children's books, allowing sound effects and music to play in real-time as a child reads. By blending the physical and digital worlds, Novel Effect creates immersive and engaging experiences that foster learning and interaction between children and parents, while ensuring that the content remains accessible and non-distracting.
Imperfect Foods
Series B in 2018
Imperfect Foods, Inc. is an online grocery delivery service based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. The company specializes in rescuing and redistributing food across various categories, including produce, shelf-stable goods, dairy, meat, and seafood, with a strong emphasis on reducing food waste and supporting farmers. By offering fruits, vegetables, and mixed grocery boxes, Imperfect Foods aims to provide consumers with healthy, seasonal food products at discounted prices compared to traditional grocery stores. The company operates in several areas, including Oakland, Berkeley, and Concord, delivering directly to homes and offices. Its mission-driven approach highlights its commitment to sustainability in the food system, positioning it for long-term success in the evolving grocery market.
Foxtrot Ventures, Inc., established in 2013 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, is a food and beverage delivery company. It operates a mobile application and website, enabling users to shop for a wide range of products, including wine, spirits, groceries, ice cream, and essential household items. Foxtrot also owns and operates physical grocery stores in Chicago and Texas, further expanding its reach. The company delivers orders directly to customers within an hour of purchase.
Spruce Up
Seed Round in 2018
Spruce Up Inc., established in 2017 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, operates as a specialized retailer offering personalized shopping services for home furniture and decor. The company uniquely combines artificial intelligence and professional design expertise to create tailored interior solutions, ensuring each selection aligns with customers' individual tastes, budgets, and living spaces.