Shoppable is a technology company that specializes in e-commerce solutions, founded in 2011 and headquartered in New York. The company offers a patented universal checkout API that enables advertisers, retailers, and publishers to develop various shoppable experiences, including websites, content, advertisements, and mobile applications. Shoppable's platform enhances affiliate marketing by integrating shopping experiences into paid search, display, and social media, while also providing turnkey embeddable commerce options for maximum flexibility on both desktop and mobile devices. With a focus on innovation, Shoppable aims to streamline the shopping process and reduce marketing costs for its clients.
Beacon offers an unlimited flight solution for travelers in the Northeast corridor, specifically between New York and Boston. For a monthly fee starting at $1,750, members gain access to regularly scheduled flights operated by licensed partners on mid-sized executive aircraft. The service emphasizes high-touch customer support, featuring concierges stationed at private air terminals to assist with various needs, including car rentals and refreshments. Founded by the team behind Surf Air, Beacon aims to enhance the air travel experience by combining convenience and personalized service, making it a unique option for frequent flyers in the region.
CoPromote, Inc. operates a social exchange platform designed to assist individuals and organizations in expanding their audience. The platform allows users to promote their content within a community, connect with other content creators, and share recommended promotions across various networks. It enables users to discover and share relevant content while facilitating real-time engagement with fans of other influencers. The service caters to a diverse range of content creators, including artists, bloggers, brands, businesses, musicians, and tastemakers. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York, CoPromote was previously known as Headliner.fm Corp. before rebranding in February 2014.
PCB:NG specializes in software-optimized electronics manufacturing services, catering to clients who need custom-assembled electronic devices. Founded in 2014 and located in Brooklyn, New York, the company allows customers to upload their electronic device designs, facilitating the production of tailored hardware solutions. Its services are aimed at a wide range of clients, from hardware startups to established companies, enabling them to achieve efficient and timely production of their unique electronic products.
BoxC allows shippers and logistics providers access to an open international shipping network that is more reliable than postal carriers and cheaper than express carriers. All pay as you go. Unlike a traditional infrastructure, international shipping is available without the burdens of capacity planning, carrier contracts, partner integration, and fragmented customs clearance and tax requirements. The open international shipping network is accessible to every shipper and logistics provider through BoxC’s platform. No matter if you're building a large, complex shipping network, expanding your delivery service area, or needing better international shipping for your packages.
Social Rewards, Inc. is a company that specializes in social media-based loyalty marketing programs. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Torrance, California, it offers services that combine social media engagement, affiliate programs, and loyalty marketing. The company rewards consumers for their interactions on social media, enhancing brand loyalty across various sectors, including airlines, hotels, dining, e-commerce, and entertainment events. Notably, Social Rewards has made strides in the entertainment industry, particularly in movie trailer marketing, which represents a significant market. The company's innovative approach was recognized at the 2013 Gamification Summit when it received an award for "Best Use of Engagement Technique" for its work with Caesars Entertainment, a leading name in casino resorts.
VenueBook is a marketplace to create a seamless, transactional digital event planning experience. It allows event planners and venue managers to work together in a digitized, collaborative environment. The company also assists with streamlining every step of your event planning process, from inquiry to the actual event, by allowing all transactions to occur within one comprehensive online space making the communication process simple and the event management process easy. VenueBook is dedicated to making the event process simple, quick, and most importantly painless. The company provides comprehensive cloud-based SaaS support for venues looking to optimize their events business and support people looking to book events by creating a one-stop-shop where they can research, communicate, book, and pay for their events, all online. VeneuBook was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in New York, NY, USA.
PlanGrid, Inc. offers a cloud-based construction document collaboration platform that facilitates the sharing of plans, markups, photos, and reports among all stakeholders in a construction project. This platform enables contractors and architects to collaborate seamlessly from both desktop and mobile devices, managing project plans, specifications, RFIs, and punchlists in real-time. Used by major construction firms, PlanGrid enhances construction productivity by providing updates and synchronizing files over Wi-Fi and cellular networks. Founded in 2011 in San Francisco, California, by Kenny Stone, Ralph Gootee, Ryan Sutton-Gee, and Tracy Young, PlanGrid was originally known as Loupe, Inc. and operates as a subsidiary of Autodesk, Inc.
BeGood Clothing is the perfect fusion of San Francisco's philanthropic culture and fashion sensibility. It is a socially responsible clothing store nestled in the heart of the Marina District on Union Street. BeGood offers a dazzling selection of men's and women's fashion-forward apparel that supports a number of environmental and humanitarian causes. Owners Dean Ramadan and Mark Spera have an eye for fashion and a heart for humanity.
Tamatem Inc. is a mobile gaming studio and publishing company headquartered in Amman, Jordan, with an additional office in Mountain View, California. Founded in 2013, Tamatem focuses on developing and localizing games for Arabic-speaking smartphone users, addressing a significant market gap. The company collaborates with international studios and developers to publish various genres, including MMO-RPG, strategy, racing, puzzle, and trivia games, ensuring these titles are culturally relevant for the Arabic gamer. With a strong emphasis on localization, user acquisition, and monetization strategies, Tamatem has successfully published over 40 games that collectively have garnered more than 50 million downloads. As a leader in the MENA market, Tamatem's expertise aids in enhancing game visibility and revenue potential for its partners.
ResolutionTube is a patented mobile augmented reality collaboration platform for the customer service industry, initially targeting the field service industry. We connect the engineers on the field with the experts using our patent pending video platform. Connect to the right person at the right time. Get answers not only from your colleagues but from everyone within the organization. Video chat with them right away. The video chats are recorded and vetted before they become part of a tutorial. The knowledge center gets richer and more useful with time.
EndlessTV is a New York-based internet company that specializes in mobile video distribution. Founded in 2013 by Nathaniel McNamara and Michael Weiksner, the company operates a network of mobile video applications, including Endless News, Endless Sports, Endless Celebrity, and Endless Tech. These applications allow users to swipe to watch videos seamlessly, without experiencing lag or latency. Through its innovative platform, EndlessTV aims to enhance the mobile viewing experience for users across various content categories.
Whisk Inc. is a mobile application company that enables customers in New York to request rides using their smartphones. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in New York City, Whisk operates as a subsidiary of Deem, Inc. The company has established a pricing structure for its transportation services, which requires immediate payment and adheres to a non-refundable policy. Customers are advised to report any billing errors within seven business days for review. Whisk retains the discretion to adjust pricing, which will be communicated through its website.
Cambrian Genomics is a biotechnology company that has developed a novel DNA laser printer, which synthesizes DNA using a laser-based technique. This technology allows the assembly, sequencing, and printing of DNA strands that can be inserted into cells, facilitating the production of genetically modified organisms. Researchers in both academia and industry utilize this innovative system to access high-quality, sequence-verified DNA, contributing to a substantial global market for DNA orders and cloning that exceeds $1 billion annually. By providing a reliable and efficient means of DNA synthesis, Cambrian Genomics supports advancements in genetic research and biotechnological applications.
Scoot provided shared electric mobility services, including electric scooters, mopeds, cars, and bicycles, in cities such as San Francisco, Barcelona, and Santiago. Established in 2012, the company was a pioneer in offering electric vehicles for rent via a smartphone app, allowing users to commute in an eco-friendly manner. Its network featured hundreds of electric scooters that facilitated zero-emission transportation at an affordable cost. In 2019, Scoot was acquired by Bird.
PlayDate Digital Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in developing mobile educational software for children, available on iOS and Android devices. Founded in 2012, the company focuses on creating interactive applications that foster early literacy and creativity. One of its notable products is Play-Doh Create ABCs, which aids children in developing reading and writing skills by helping them recognize letters, understand stroke order, and associate sounds with letters. PlayDate Digital aims to enhance children's learning experiences by transforming digital screens into engaging platforms that promote exploration and social interaction. Through its innovative apps, the company seeks to nurture the holistic development of children while making education entertaining.
Bottlenose, Inc. is a business intelligence software company specializing in real-time data analysis to identify threats and opportunities for enterprises. Its primary product, Nerve Center, is a SaaS solution designed for enterprise analysts and strategists, enabling them to monitor various aspects of their business, including brand reputation, consumer insights, competitive intelligence, and crisis response. By automating processes such as machine learning, data mining, and predictive analytics, Bottlenose allows clients to focus on extracting valuable insights rather than managing data. The platform identifies patterns and trends within large volumes of rapidly changing information, facilitating comprehensive business awareness. Founded in 2010, Bottlenose is based in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Los Angeles and New York City, and caters primarily to Fortune 100 companies.
MAZ Systems Inc. is a cloud-based software provider that specializes in content logistics, enabling brands, media, and publishers to efficiently publish various types of content, including articles, videos, images, and audio, across multiple channels. The company's platform supports distribution to mobile applications, OTT services, social media, video and news aggregators, gaming consoles, voice assistants, and wearable devices, all managed from a single dashboard. Since its founding in 2010 and based in New York, MAZ has served over 1,000 companies, processing and distributing more than half a billion pieces of content to millions of users in over 200 countries. Trusted by notable brands such as Bloomberg, Hearst, and Conde Nast, MAZ has received recognition from publications like INC and Entrepreneur for its innovative contributions to the industry.
FaithStreet is a social network for faith communities to post prayer requests and church programs, offer support, and make online donations.
Social Rewards, Inc. is a company that specializes in social media-based loyalty marketing programs. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Torrance, California, it offers services that combine social media engagement, affiliate programs, and loyalty marketing. The company rewards consumers for their interactions on social media, enhancing brand loyalty across various sectors, including airlines, hotels, dining, e-commerce, and entertainment events. Notably, Social Rewards has made strides in the entertainment industry, particularly in movie trailer marketing, which represents a significant market. The company's innovative approach was recognized at the 2013 Gamification Summit when it received an award for "Best Use of Engagement Technique" for its work with Caesars Entertainment, a leading name in casino resorts.
MAZ Systems Inc. is a cloud-based software provider that specializes in content logistics, enabling brands, media, and publishers to efficiently publish various types of content, including articles, videos, images, and audio, across multiple channels. The company's platform supports distribution to mobile applications, OTT services, social media, video and news aggregators, gaming consoles, voice assistants, and wearable devices, all managed from a single dashboard. Since its founding in 2010 and based in New York, MAZ has served over 1,000 companies, processing and distributing more than half a billion pieces of content to millions of users in over 200 countries. Trusted by notable brands such as Bloomberg, Hearst, and Conde Nast, MAZ has received recognition from publications like INC and Entrepreneur for its innovative contributions to the industry.
Appy Couple is a company that provides a mobile application and website designed to assist users in planning and sharing their wedding experiences. Founded in 2012 and based in New York, Appy Couple allows users to create personalized wedding apps and websites that consolidate various planning tasks into a single platform. This includes managing guest lists, sending invitations, collecting RSVPs, and sharing itineraries and photos. The service aims to simplify the wedding planning process by eliminating the need for multiple accounts, thereby reducing stress and enhancing the overall experience for couples, their families, and vendors.
CourseHorse, Inc. operates an online platform that simplifies the process of finding and enrolling in a diverse range of classes. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, the platform offers opportunities in subjects such as art, cooking, health and fitness, languages, performing arts, professional development, technology, and children's education. By partnering with various class providers, CourseHorse serves as a centralized destination for individuals seeking personal enrichment and skill development. The platform enhances the learning experience by enabling users to compare options and easily enroll in courses that align with their interests and goals.
BucketFeet, Inc., based in Chicago, Illinois, is a direct-to-consumer footwear brand that specializes in artist-designed shoes for men, women, and children. Founded in 2011, the company collaborates with a global community of artists to create unique, limited-edition sneakers, with each pair featuring a different artist's design. BucketFeet operates an online platform where customers can order shoes that are printed only after they are purchased, thus reducing unnecessary environmental waste associated with traditional manufacturing cycles. In addition to footwear, the company also offers apparel such as tees, hoodies, and socks. Through its innovative approach, BucketFeet aims to foster meaningful conversations and empower artists to share their stories through the medium of shoes, serving as a canvas for diverse artistic expression. As of late 2017, BucketFeet operates as a subsidiary of SkinnyCorp, LLC.
Commerce Sciences Ltd. is a company based in Tel Aviv, Israel, that specializes in web personalization and on-site optimization for e-commerce sites. Founded in 2011, it offers a platform that utilizes big data and behavioral sciences to analyze online shoppers' behavior, enabling automatic personalization of their shopping experience. This service enhances the effectiveness of e-commerce websites by tailoring content and recommendations to individual users. As of January 1, 2017, Commerce Sciences operates as a subsidiary of Taboola Inc.
SimpleReach, Inc. offers a platform that tracks social interactions with published content, providing insights and metrics related to social behavior. By consolidating data from various channels and sites, it delivers a comprehensive overview of content performance. The company utilizes advanced machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques to generate actionable insights, enabling marketers to refine future campaigns and assisting publishers in creating dashboards for better reporting and improvement. Clients, including major brands like Intel and Chase, depend on SimpleReach to enhance their content marketing strategies and improve return on investment. Founded in 2010 and based in New York, SimpleReach operates as a subsidiary of Nativo, Inc.
500 Labs, formerly known as 500 Startups, is a global venture capital firm and startup accelerator established in 2010 and headquartered in Mountain View, California. The firm focuses on seed and early-stage investments across a wide range of sectors, including technology, financial services, biotech, and various emerging markets. It aims to support small and medium-sized startups through funding, mentorship, and a structured four-month accelerator program. 500 Labs invests between $0.05 million and $1 million for equity stakes of 5 to 10 percent in companies with monthly revenues of at least $100,000 and valuations between $1.54 million and $7.69 million. The firm has a strong emphasis on diversity, actively seeking to invest in companies led by minority founders. With a global footprint, 500 Labs operates in regions such as the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and Latin America, and has supported over 2,200 startups since its inception. It also contributes to building startup ecosystems through educational initiatives and global partnerships.
Reclip.It is a personalized shopping list app that helps people save money by matching list items with digital coupons and weekly ads from top retail stores like Walmart, Macy's, Walgreens, Target, BestBuy, Home Depot, CVS, etc. In 2012, Reclip.It was selected by Instyle Magazine as "Best of the Web" and previously received funding from 500Startups, Great Oaks VC and angel investors in Silicon Valley and NYC. In 2013, the Reclip.It team joined Walmart Labs to continue their work to help tens of millions of people "save more money and live better" by combining advanced personalization technology with big data to develop new, differentiated experiences for the savvy shopper on walmart.com.
Gizmo is a cloud-based multichannel marketing platform for mobile, tablet, social, and web. Gizmo is a venture-backed San Francisco based company which provides a suite of tools for marketers to build, deploy, and manage cross-platform marketing campaigns. Currently gizmo is in private beta, testing with fortune 500 brands. If you are interested to become a part of the private beta please email contact@gizmo.com. Furthermore, you can sign up at http://www.gizmo.com.
Adility LLC is a technology company that facilitates online-to-offline commerce transactions by providing infrastructure for digital promotion creation, distribution, and redemption. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, with an additional location in San Francisco, Adility offers three core products: Adility Gateway, a RESTful API that enables the creation and management of prepaid products, offers, and coupons; Adility Cloud, a cloud service that stores these promotions for retailers and brands, allowing for targeted online distribution; and Adility Console, a user-friendly interface for managing business development activities and campaigns. These products collectively support retailers, brands, publishers, and developers in driving store traffic through both mobile and web applications. Established in 2009, Adility operates as a subsidiary of InComm, Inc.
Rentabilities, Inc. owns and operates a Website through which it enables a user to search for items that can be rented. The company also offers online payments and reservations. Rentabilities, Inc. was founded in 2006 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.
ModeWalk Inc. operates an online marketplace that connects luxury designers and craftsmen directly with consumers. Founded in 2010 and based in Palo Alto, California, the platform allows designers to engage with customers, receive feedback, and drive traffic to their offerings. ModeWalk provides wardrobe stylist services and expert fashion advice, previously accessible only to affluent individuals, thereby democratizing personal styling. Utilizing proprietary technology, the platform enables a network of personal stylists to create tailored outfit selections for clients, enhancing their shopping experience. Clients can interact with stylists by providing feedback on curated outfits and making purchases directly through the site. Additionally, ModeWalk offers members exclusive access to premier runway shows, showcasing the latest in European fashion and reinforcing the company's commitment to luxury and personalized service.
MomentFeed, Inc. develops a mobile customer experience management platform tailored for multi-location brands across various sectors, including automotive, banking, restaurants, retail, telecommunications, and travel. Founded in 2010 and based in Santa Monica, California, the company offers a suite of tools designed to enhance local engagement and visibility. Its platform includes features such as a mobile storefront creator, social media management for neighborhood engagement, and reputation management to safeguard digital presence. MomentFeed's services also encompass proximity search optimization, which helps brands increase visibility in local discovery channels, driving customer traffic and revenue. Additionally, the company provides location data publishing, information solutions for brand websites, and services for aligning and cleaning up location data.
CityPockets is a digital wallet for daily deals. Users enter their login credentials to a number of different group-buying/daily deal sites (Groupon, LivingSocial, BuyWithMe, Restaurant.com and many more) and their system automatically populate their account with all of their vouchers on a single dashboard. CityPockets send custom email reminders before a voucher expire, and have iPhone & Android app for mobile redemption. In April 2011, CityPockets launched a secondary marketplace for deals so that people can buy & sell past deals, which is a $1-2B market. With the acquisition of DealBurner in August 2011, CityPockets is poised to have the largest inventory of deals past, present and instant. It signals a focus on mobile and location-based deal alerts, and is slowly becoming a full-service provider for its users to buy, manage and sell deals all on a single platform.
Dygest is the maker of Scoople, a social platform for playing the news. It combines three fundamental human behaviors into a new and exciting experience: Information consumption, expression of opinions, and predictions about what others think. By “picking a side”, users can share their opinion on any news story while collecting points for guessing the prevalent sentiment about the story or predicting its outcome. Scoople guides real-world experiences of expressing and exchanging opinions and surfacing user expertise on a given topic through simple taps of a button. Merchants and brands leverage Scoople’s platform to reach highly defined and targeted audiences by participating in the game through sponsored questions.
Pusher Ltd. is a company that offers a hosted API service designed to integrate real-time bi-directional functionality into web and mobile applications, as well as other internet-connected devices. Founded in 2011 and based in London, the company provides a suite of libraries, including a JavaScript client library tailored for web and HTML5 applications. Additionally, Pusher offers features such as authentication mechanisms for private channels, presence functionality to track online users, and tools for debugging applications. Pusher has operated as a subsidiary of MessageBird B.V. since December 2020.
Mowingo, Inc. is a company based in Palo Alto, California, that provides a mobile customer engagement platform designed for iPhone and Android devices. This platform allows users to browse product catalogs and restaurant menus while enabling them to follow local businesses and share shopping and dining tips. For businesses, Mowingo offers tools to enhance customer loyalty through targeted promotions and rewards. The platform employs advanced targeting technology, GPS, and geolocation features to deliver personalized offers and timely notifications, ultimately aiming to increase foot traffic and sales for retailers and service providers.
Founded in 2009 by Neil Mody and Oliver Wellington, and acquired by Ask.com in 2012, nRelate's content recommendation platform helps publishers increase traffic and revenue through targeted article recommendations. Through distribution on the nRelate publisher network, content marketers can reach audiences uniquely engaged with content they trust.
Profitably is a web application designed to help small businesses enhance their profitability by analyzing QuickBooks data. It securely interprets financial information to generate a prioritized list of actionable recommendations aimed at improving various aspects of the business. These recommendations may include strategies such as optimizing pricing, changing vendors for office supplies, or focusing on the most profitable customers. By providing essential analytics and relevant resources, Profitably equips businesses with the tools necessary to implement these suggestions effectively, ultimately driving growth and improving the bottom line.
Open Garden Inc. specializes in peer-to-peer mesh networking technology, allowing individuals and organizations to establish community-driven networks and services. The company offers several key products, including FireChat, a messaging application that enables public and private communication without requiring Internet access or cellular data, and FireChat Alerts, which disseminates messages and alerts to users lacking signal or mobile data. Additionally, Open Garden provides MeshKit, a toolkit designed for developers, media, telecom operators, and governmental and non-governmental organizations, facilitating the connection of smartphones for data sharing and communication. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Oakland, California, Open Garden aims to enhance Internet connectivity by allowing users to securely share their Internet access, thereby making connectivity more affordable and accessible.
Mediamorph, Inc. develops a cloud-based content value management platform designed to enhance business performance within the entertainment ecosystem. This platform enables users to analyze digital sales data, facilitating the flow of content value from providers to distributors and ultimately to consumers. Mediamorph's offerings include tools for content revenue management, cost amortization, and payments, as well as contract management that operationalizes content rights. Additionally, the platform supports avails management, distribution, asset order management, and content performance tracking, providing comprehensive analytics on content value. The company serves a diverse clientele, including operators, digital retailers, studios, and broadcasters. Established in 2007 and headquartered in New York City, Mediamorph has expanded its presence with offices in Los Angeles, London, and Amsterdam. It operates as a subsidiary of Whip Networks, Inc. since 2019.
NabeWise is an online service that assists individuals in finding suitable neighborhoods for moving or traveling. Utilizing its NabeFinder tool, the company employs proprietary data and algorithms to create heat maps that visualize neighborhoods based on users' specific preferences. This approach enables users to make informed decisions about where to live or visit, catering to their unique needs and lifestyle choices. By focusing on neighborhood characteristics, NabeWise provides a valuable resource for those seeking the right environment to suit their personal or professional circumstances.
From free legal documents to discounted rates with outstanding attorneys, LawPivot is here to help every step of the way. Since 2008, LawPivot has helped over 20 million small businesses and families create legal documents, engage with local attorneys and confidently protect their future.
Profitably is a web application designed to help small businesses enhance their profitability by analyzing QuickBooks data. It securely interprets financial information to generate a prioritized list of actionable recommendations aimed at improving various aspects of the business. These recommendations may include strategies such as optimizing pricing, changing vendors for office supplies, or focusing on the most profitable customers. By providing essential analytics and relevant resources, Profitably equips businesses with the tools necessary to implement these suggestions effectively, ultimately driving growth and improving the bottom line.
Hitpost is a developer of a mobile sports betting application called Sports Bet™, designed for sports fans to wager and compete against friends. The app is available on both iOS and Android platforms and is recognized for its speed and ease of use. Sports Bet™ covers all major sports and is offered as a free-to-play game. In addition to betting, Hitpost has created a sports network that allows users to share content, photos, and community captions while providing up-to-date scores and highlights. This combination of features enhances the engagement of sports enthusiasts, facilitating connections and competition among users online.