Microsoft

Microsoft, an American multinational corporation, specializes in developing, manufacturing, licensing, supporting, and selling a wide range of software products and services. Its offerings include operating systems like Windows, productivity tools such as Microsoft Office, and cloud services through Microsoft Azure. Microsoft also produces hardware like Xbox gaming consoles, Surface devices, and PC accessories. Additionally, it provides business solutions through Microsoft Dynamics, enterprise services, and commercial cloud offerings. Microsoft operates globally, supporting startups through initiatives like Microsoft for Startups and Microsoft Accelerator, which offer mentorship, technical training, and access to markets and investors.

Lillian Barnard

CEO and Board Member

Abhilasha Bhargav-Spantzel

Partner Security Architect

Alexia Cambon

Senior Director, Research

Shinesa Cambric

Principal Product Manager

Puneet Chandok

Corporate Vice President of Microsoft India and South Asia

Roberto Croci

Managing Director, Microsoft for Startups MEA

Scott Guthrie

Executive Vice President, Cloud + AI Group

Rashida Hodge

VP, Azure Data and AI | Customer Success

Philip Meyer

Partner Technology Strategist - Hosting and Cloud

Brandon Middaugh

Senior Director, Climate Innovation Fund

Arindam Mukherjee

Director - Azure Business, Microsoft India

Satya Nadella

CEO

Takeshi Numoto

EVP and CMO

Mohammed Saleh

Health Director

Brian Schultz

Director, Corporate Development

Theresa Sue

Microsoft Partner

Mustafa Suleyman

Executive Vice President and CEO of AI

Emilia Zarei

Founder and CEO

Past deals in Mobile

MTN Nigeria Communications

Post in 2023
MTN Nigeria Communications PLC is a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile financial services in Nigeria. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Lagos, the company offers a wide range of services, including mobile telecommunications, broadband fixed wireless access, and mobile money solutions. MTN Nigeria serves approximately 55 million subscribers, delivering airtime, data, digital services, and short message services, along with interconnect and roaming capabilities. The company operates through three main segments: the Consumer Business Unit, which caters to various customer segments; the Enterprise Business Unit, targeting small and medium enterprises; and the Wholesale Business Unit, which serves clients purchasing telecom products. As a subsidiary of MTN International (Mauritius) Limited, MTN Nigeria plays a crucial role in the Nigerian telecommunications landscape.

Wemade

Venture Round in 2022
Wemade Entertainment Co., Ltd., founded in 2000 and based in Seongnam, South Korea, specializes in the development and publishing of mobile and online games. The company has established a significant presence both domestically and internationally, offering a diverse portfolio that includes popular titles such as Legend of Mir 2, ICARUS, and Wind Runner. With a commitment to delivering high-quality gaming experiences, Wemade serves a global audience of gamers, having attracted over 200 million players with its flagship game. In addition to game development, the company provides publishing services and social networking game (SNG) services through its gaming portal, GAMEcom. As an innovative player in the gaming industry, Wemade is also exploring opportunities in blockchain projects.

Liquidated iPhones

Venture Round in 2022
Liquidated iPhones is a B2B and B2C company specializing in account-based selling of refurbished iPhone devices. They offer a wide range of liquidated iPhones for businesses and consumers looking for quality devices at competitive prices.

Autumn Whispers

Pre Seed Round in 2021
(A DTC) Privately capturing audio, photo, video, music, receipes, family tree, journaling, shared to your tribe for future generations

Affirmed Networks

Acquisition in 2020
Affirmed Networks, Inc. is a provider of mobile content cloud solutions, specializing in virtualization and integrated network services for telecommunications. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Acton, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of products designed to enhance mobile network capabilities, including the Affirmed Service Automation Platform, which helps mobile operators expedite service launches while lowering operational costs. Its cloud-native solutions, such as the Affirmed UnityCloud 5G core, support the deployment of advanced networks and Internet of Things (IoT) services. Affirmed Networks also focuses on network slicing and virtualized Evolved Packet Core solutions, enabling communication service providers to efficiently scale their networks to meet growing demands while minimizing capital and operational expenditures.

Hello Lamp Post

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Hello Lamp Post is a digital communication and engagement platform that encourages community interaction through familiar street furniture. By using a chat-based system, the platform allows individuals to engage in conversations via their mobile phones, leading to a more interactive urban experience. Users can inquire about practical information such as bus times and parking instructions, while also sharing thoughts and experiences related to their surroundings. This innovative approach not only facilitates consumer research and community consultation but also enhances storytelling within urban environments.

Kano

Corporate Round in 2019
Bootstrapped in 2008, Kano is a profitable and growing self-funded indie gaming studio. We create and run free-to-play games as a service and have established gaming communities encompassing millions of players worldwide. Our games fund our new projects and we believe in giving small teams of extremely talented people challenging problems and getting out of their way. At the heart of our games is technology that allows us to service our global player base 24/7 with lightning fast performance and very little downtime, even though we are constantly iterating and pushing new features constantly.

WayaWaya

Debt Financing in 2019
WayaWaya Inc., established in 2016 and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, specializes in digital banking services. It provides a unified account that combines banking, mobile wallet, savings, and payment functionalities, accessible globally. The company empowers businesses to enhance sales across digital platforms and retain customers using conversational AI and no-code tools for seamless cross-border transactions and automated customer support, without the need for technical setup or third-party integrations.

YOUtv Africa

Seed Round in 2019
YOUtv Africa is a mobile app that inculcates functions of TV Network, Video on demand for Hollywood and Nollywood movies.

Ninja Theory

Acquisition in 2018
Ninja Theory Ltd. is a video game development studio based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2004 by four partners, including current Directors Nina Kristensen, Tameem Antoniades, and Jez San. The studio is dedicated to producing high-quality video game experiences by focusing on innovative technology, art, and design. Ninja Theory is involved in the design, development, and publishing of video games for various platforms, including game consoles, personal computers, and mobile devices. The company is known for its commitment to pushing creative boundaries and delivering engaging gameplay.

Jrmf

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
Beijing Yi Lu Cube Technology Co., Ltd (referred to as Financial Cube) is the most professional finance SDK service provider in the China, aiming to let every APP quickly possess the ability of financial service by providing finance SDK. On the basis of regulatory finance license, it integrates complicated functions such as financial account, trading system, data security, payment clearing, settlement and so on into finance SDK that can be accessed by one-click. By this way, APP can rapidly customized the service like e-wallet, red envelopes, financial management, IOU and insurance ect.by calling SDK. At present, this APP has covered many fields including maternal field, traveling, gaming, e-business, mobile office, tax services and telecom operators and has reached 200 million active clients.

Reach Robotics UK (closed)

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
Reach Robotics Limited, founded in 2013 and based in Bristol, United Kingdom, specialized in the development of gaming robots, with its flagship product being the MekaMon battlebot. The company aimed to merge robotics, gaming, and augmented reality, creating engaging entertainment platforms that brought video game characters to life. MekaMon was designed to be controlled via Bluetooth, Android, and iOS devices, allowing users to interact with the robot in various game modes. While its innovative approach positioned Reach Robotics at the forefront of consumer robotics, the company ultimately ceased operations.

PayLatr

Grant in 2017
PayLatr is a recurring micro-credit mobile platform offering interest-free monthly credits to low-income households in India to easily pay for retail transactions without cash, credit cards or other pre-paid means. On average, a middle-income household in India spends about 7,000 – 9,000 rupees at any neighborhood store. More than 95 percent of transactions are in cash because most stores do not accept cards and/or users do not have credit cards. Often, households experience cash crunch issues by using up most of their cash for grocery shopping. PayLatr offers monthly credit to improve their household cash flow by providing recurring monthly credit lines at various merchants, via mobile money.

Glisser

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Glisser Ltd. is a London-based technology company founded in 2014 that specializes in web and mobile software solutions for presentations. The platform enhances traditional PowerPoint presentations by enabling audience interaction through mobile devices. It offers a customizable solution that integrates slide sharing, audience response systems, and analytics, allowing users to engage participants effectively during events, training sessions, and classrooms. Glisser's tools are designed for virtual and hybrid events, facilitating high levels of audience participation and interactivity. Its clientele includes notable organizations such as KPMG, Pfizer, Informa, Facebook, and Uber, reflecting its capability to support events of various scales, from focused training sessions to large gatherings of up to 150,000 attendees.

Wand Labs

Acquisition in 2016
Wand Labs, Inc. is a technology company based in Foster City, California, founded in 2013. It specializes in developing a mobile application that enables users to share music, videos, contacts, and other files through an intuitive, chat-like interface. The platform facilitates seamless sharing among friends, enhancing the user experience by allowing for the easy exchange of various media and information.

Cypheme

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Cypheme is a company that specializes in counterfeit detection through its innovative application, which leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning. The application enables users to identify counterfeit products by analyzing the micro-structure of product packaging using only a smartphone camera. By employing advanced pattern recognition techniques, Cypheme's technology allows consumers to verify the authenticity of various products easily and efficiently. This approach not only helps in combating counterfeit goods but also enhances consumer trust in product quality and safety.

Ping++

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Ping++ is a provider of mobile payment software development kits (SDKs) and comprehensive mobile payment services, designed to streamline access to various payment and transaction channels. The company offers a user-friendly aggregation payment cloud platform that simplifies the integration process between businesses and mobile payment systems, as well as consumption staging channels. Ping++ focuses on optimizing the payment experience for different consumer groups, enhancing order conversion rates through its solutions. Additionally, the company's platform incorporates daily transaction management, audit reconciliation, and data analysis functions, allowing businesses to manage their payment processes effectively. With the support of a professional customer success team, Ping++ assists clients in constructing tailored payment solutions that address specific operational challenges.

OneCard

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
The next-generation smart IC card for financial services, a safeguard for mobile payment.

Xamarin

Acquisition in 2016
Xamarin is a company that specializes in providing development tools for building and testing native mobile applications. Its core offering includes a cross-platform development software that enables developers to create fully native applications for iOS, Android, and Windows Phone, allowing for significant code sharing across platforms. Xamarin aims to simplify the mobile application creation process by allowing businesses to leverage their existing skills, teams, and tools to deliver high-quality applications efficiently. With a user base of over 700,000 developers, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies, Xamarin is recognized as a leader in enterprise mobile development. Its products facilitate the rapid development of mission-critical consumer and enterprise applications, making it a valuable resource for organizations looking to enhance their mobile presence.

SwiftKey

Acquisition in 2016
SwiftKey is a technology company based in London, UK, founded in 2008 by Ben Medlock and Jon Reynolds. The company specializes in developing a smart and customizable keyboard application that utilizes artificial intelligence to enhance typing efficiency on mobile devices. By learning from user behavior, SwiftKey's software provides advanced auto-correction and next-word prediction features, which significantly improve typing speed and accuracy. The SwiftKey Keyboard supports over 80 languages, making it a versatile tool for a diverse range of users. Its focus on personalizing the typing experience allows for more contextually aware and relevant suggestions, reflecting individual writing styles.

Cronofy

Seed Round in 2016
Cronofy Limited is a company that specializes in developing a unified calendar API that facilitates the integration and management of calendars across multiple platforms, including Google Calendar, iCloud, Office 365, Exchange, and Outlook.com. Founded in 2011 and based in Nottingham, United Kingdom, Cronofy’s platform enables businesses to streamline their scheduling processes through features such as appointment reminders, bookings and cancellations, CRM augmentation, mobile calendar synchronization, and team-wide appointment setting. The API provides secure, real-time, two-way calendar connectivity, ensuring user privacy while enhancing time management for enterprises and groups. Originally established as Flock Ventures Ltd, the company rebranded to Cronofy Limited in February 2016.

farmflo

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Farmflo is an easy to use and cost effective web-based farm management application that allows farmers to capture information on their farm. This information is then transformed into a format that helps them farm more efficiently. It allows farmers use an Internetconnected device to capture the information real time in the field, yard or barn, rather than in the evenings after a hard day’s work.

Dartagnan

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Dartagnan is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider that specializes in optimizing digital marketing campaigns across various devices. The company offers a content development platform designed to create responsive emails, landing pages, and banners, enhancing the overall customer experience. By employing advanced web programming technologies, Dartagnan enables businesses to implement cross-channel and cross-platform digital strategies. This allows clients to design and develop tailored digital marketing solutions that meet the specific needs and requirements of their target audiences.

Touchfone

Venture Round in 2016
Touchfone is a provider of a live video streaming platform known for its high-performance media delivery capabilities. The company's flagship platform, StrmEasy, excels in delivering video content efficiently and effectively, setting a benchmark in the industry. Touchfone's technology supports a screen-agnostic approach, allowing users to access video content across a variety of wireless devices. The company manages the entire video lifecycle, from content ingestion and transformation to seamless delivery, ensuring a comprehensive solution for its clients in the media landscape.

Talko

Acquisition in 2015
Talko is a company focused on developing software and services for mobile communication and social productivity. It specializes in creating applications that enhance communication and facilitate social interactions, leveraging the capabilities of cloud-connected mobile devices. Currently, Talko is in the pre-release stage of its product development, working to introduce innovative usage scenarios that align with modern communication needs.

Mobile Data Labs

Acquisition in 2015
Mobile Data Labs, Inc. provides MileIQ, a mileage-tracking mobile application. The company’s application captures, logs, and calculates miles that the user drives, as well as stores the drive log in cloud. It serves primarily independent contractors, consultants, real estate agents, and business owners. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

SadakPlay

Venture Round in 2015
SadakPlay is a provider of an offline mobile entertainment network based in the United States. The company's platform allows users to access a wide range of mobile content, including movies, video songs, music, games, and applications, without the need for an internet connection. This unique service enables users to enjoy entertainment on their mobile devices anytime and anywhere, making it a convenient option for those who may have limited internet access. By focusing on offline content delivery, SadakPlay aims to become a trusted leader in the mobile content industry.

Hermetic Security

Seed Round in 2015
At Hermetic, we are building the foundations for keeping valuable assets easily accessible to their owners, yet out of reach of the most sophisticated hackers. Such assets include business/ personal documents, personal media files, crypto currencies, and user credentials. Our mission is to help end users and service providers alike, protect sensitive assets, resist account takeover, and improve user experience. Hermetic can deliver on this promise via our ØK‑Vault technology which enables secure credential storage on any end device, unlike ever done before. Hermetic's Turnkey Mobile Login product allows end customers skip password entry, without compromising security. Turnkey Mobile is the only available choice for service providers who seek: (1) Speedy login regardless of device type (2) Enhanced security (3) Simple in-app integration (4) No backend integration Our customers are financial and healthcare service providers.

Next Direction

Venture Round in 2015
Next Direction is a technology company that specializes in indoor location technology and services. It is committed to applying low-cost, high-accuracy mobile indoor location services to existing location-based services (LBS), mobile user behavior analysis and rich-context precision marketing to create value for businesses.

SafeMobile

Venture Round in 2015
SafeMobile is a company that focuses on providing a security platform aimed at ensuring safe mobile device usage while preserving users' day-to-day activities. The platform includes features designed for child protection, which restricts access to unauthorized content and enhances the overall safety of mobile devices. By prioritizing usability alongside security, SafeMobile enables users to confidently navigate digital environments, ensuring that their mobile experience remains both secure and seamless. The company demonstrates a commitment to protecting its users from potential threats, making mobile safety easily accessible for families and individuals alike.

Echo Locker

Acquisition in 2015
Echo Lockscreen is a lock screen that allows you to conveniently and easily view and manage all of the notifications on your Android device.

Skip

Venture Round in 2015
Skip is a developer of a mobile-based checkout application that facilitates self-checkout for retail customers. The application allows users to scan their purchases and complete payments directly from their phones, streamlining the shopping experience. It is integrated with various points of sale and loyalty systems, enabling retailers to efficiently process numerous transactions. By utilizing Skip's technology, customers can bypass traditional checkout lines, saving time and enhancing convenience during their shopping trips.

Pointr

Non Equity Assistance in 2015
Pointr Limited, established in 2014 and headquartered in London, specializes in indoor location technology. The company offers a cloud-based platform, Deep Location®, which provides accurate indoor mapping, positioning, digital wayfinding, geofencing, and location analytics. By harnessing Bluetooth and Wi-Fi infrastructures, Pointr's technology enhances customer experiences and drives business outcomes in large buildings, serving sectors such as retail, workplaces, healthcare, and events.

Firefly Experience (Firef.ly)

Non Equity Assistance in 2015
Firef.ly is a mobile application designed to enhance the travel experience by seamlessly integrating trip planning, journaling, and travel guides into a cohesive digital story. The app serves as a local guide, enabling users to document and revisit their journeys, ensuring that important moments are preserved. Firef.ly addresses a notable gap in the travel market by focusing on the entire lifecycle of travel, aiming to create a comprehensive ecosystem that reduces the fragmentation commonly found in the industry. The founding team comprises experienced professionals from notable digital agencies and travel technology backgrounds, including veterans from Lonely Planet.

Idotools

Seed Round in 2015
iDotools is a mobile application development company based in China, known for creating lightweight Android desktop systems. The company specializes in developing user-friendly applications, including the iDO lockscreen and iDO toolkit, which features tools such as iDO Calculator, iDO Weather, iDO Flashlight, iDO Alarm, and iDO Note. Founded by former members of DuApps and Tapas Mobile, iDotools aims to deliver a "Simple, Extreme, Beautiful" experience for Android users worldwide. Since its inception, the company has garnered a user base of over 20 million, highlighting its impact in the mobile application market.

Skip

Non Equity Assistance in 2015
Skip is a developer of a mobile-based checkout application that facilitates self-checkout for retail customers. The application allows users to scan their purchases and complete payments directly from their phones, streamlining the shopping experience. It is integrated with various points of sale and loyalty systems, enabling retailers to efficiently process numerous transactions. By utilizing Skip's technology, customers can bypass traditional checkout lines, saving time and enhancing convenience during their shopping trips.

Adhusky

Non Equity Assistance in 2015
AdHusky, established in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in facilitating Facebook advertising for businesses, particularly financial service firms. The company offers an automated solution that enables advertisers to create tailored campaigns, refine target markets based on business location, manage bidding processes, and launch advertisements effectively on the platform.

Datazen Software

Acquisition in 2015
Datazen Software Inc., established in 2002 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, specializes in mobile business intelligence and data analytics solutions. The company develops tools and user interfaces, offering advanced data visualization technology to enable users to gain insights from their data anytime, anywhere, and across various devices. Its flagship product, Datazen, is a mobile data analytics software that serves organizations worldwide. Additionally, it provides a Windows 8 application for creating and publishing dashboards based on Excel, cloud, and enterprise data sources, along with a Publisher application for designing dashboard layouts optimized for different screen sizes. As of April 14, 2015, Datazen Software operates as a subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation.

Drupe

Seed Round in 2015
Revolutionizes mobile interactions by introducing the “People First” approach, putting people in the center of the mobile experience.

i7 Networks

Venture Round in 2015
100% Agentless & non-intrusive way, we provide security to BYOD-enabled Enterprises by detecting & fingerprinting all personal devices, complete security scan & analysis of the devices, protecting Corporate Network from BYOD specific infections and intrusions and doing a thorough granular access control using device attributes as well as Apps. Detailed Value proposition: 100% Agentless-way (ZERO-Touch) of detecting all personal devices, secure quadrupled fingerprinting (US patent-pending), DPI & thorough security scan & analysis (Vulnerability check, associated risks, thorough BYOD specific intrusion alerts, Device compromise check (jailbroken, rooted), BYOD specific network behavioral analysis to see patterns, anomalies & zero-day attacks.), posture check (anti-malware software is installed on the device? latest signatures?) and then deny infected personal device connecting to the network as well as do a thorough granular access based on device attributes as well as apps. We do it irrespective of how you get onto the network - from Corporate Wi-Fi or VPN. We also detect enterprise-worry apps (such as dropbox, box.net, Facebook etc.) on the wire and we can even stop them. We also provide granular access control based on any of the attributes of the devices that we discover (such as macid, ip address, OS, OS version, SSID, office location, time, form factors, device class & type & manufacturer etc.) – all done at real-time! We protect BYOD-enabled Enterprise from the BYOD specific threats. We have developed lot of technologies which are mobile specific and are innovations by itself be it "Agentless discovery & fingerprinting" of all personal devices or the malicious/intrusion detection which are specific to again BYOD. "We are the Homeland Security for you Enterprise!!" To Know and to Protect! Protect your Corporate Network & Assets from infections that personal devices of your mobile-workforce pick up on the field.

DeltaX

Venture Round in 2015
DeltaX operates a cross-channel digital advertising platform that enables ad agencies and performance marketers to efficiently manage their media investments across various channels, including search, social, display, mobile, and video. The platform, which is cloud-based and accessible in 34 languages, utilizes big data, user behavior analysis, and machine learning algorithms to enhance the performance of advertising campaigns. By breaking down data silos, DeltaX facilitates better insights and optimizations, allowing users to buy, track, attribute, and report on their advertising efforts more effectively. Each month, the platform supports significant ad spending for brands across diverse sectors such as e-commerce, travel, banking, technology, education, and gaming.

Raiing

Venture Round in 2015
Beijing Rui Ren Medical Technology Ltd., also known as Raiing, is a Chinese developer specializing in wireless medical products that focus on monitoring physiological parameters. The company offers innovative mobile-based solutions, including the iThermonitor Intelligent Thermometer, designed for continuous temperature monitoring in children. This device tracks temperatures every four seconds, ensuring high accuracy while allowing parents to receive timely alerts via messages or emails if temperatures fall outside preset thresholds. Additionally, Raiing provides a smart fertility tracker that analyzes basal body temperature, catering to both consumer and clinical markets. Through its cloud services, data can be securely reserved, shared, and accessed by families and healthcare providers, facilitating effective remote health monitoring.

Neura

Venture Round in 2015
Neura, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing software development kits and artificial intelligence tools aimed at enhancing the performance of mobile applications and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with a research and development center in Herzliya, Israel, Neura's platform establishes logical connections between users' devices and their environments, enabling it to predict user needs and make relevant suggestions. The company's offerings cater to various sectors, including health and wellness, retail and e-commerce, food delivery, media and entertainment, transportation and mobility, travel and hospitality, finance and insurance, lifestyle and dating, and gaming. Neura's AI-driven insights facilitate improved customer engagement and retention for leading mobile brands through advanced campaign segmentation and triggering.

Jike Xueyuan

Non Equity Assistance in 2015
Geeks College is China's largest IT professional online education platform. Geeks concept is the latest real college courses to help professional developers to systematically study the Android / Cocos2d-x / iOS / Html5 / Java and other high-paying career development skills required. Geeks Institute launched China's first "Flappy Bird" course, China's first "Swift" course, China's first "2048" of course, China's first "surround nerve Cat" and many other Chinese and global debut courses. Founding team wrote the first book in mainland China Android development textbooks, reprinted up to version 18, is learning to develop Android introductory reading Little Red Book. Meanwhile founder of China's largest mobile developer community eoe (registered users ultra-200W). Currently, more than 100,000 professional and technical development via Geeks Academy learned the more competitive the latest IT skills.

Next Direction

Non Equity Assistance in 2015
Next Direction is a technology company that specializes in indoor location technology and services. It is committed to applying low-cost, high-accuracy mobile indoor location services to existing location-based services (LBS), mobile user behavior analysis and rich-context precision marketing to create value for businesses.

AppsFlyer

Series B in 2015
AppsFlyer Ltd. is a mobile app measurement platform founded in 2011 and headquartered in Herzliya, Israel, with additional offices worldwide. The company specializes in helping mobile app developers, brands, and advertising agencies measure and optimize their customer acquisition strategies through a real-time analytics dashboard. Its platform integrates with numerous media partners, allowing advertisers to assess and enhance their mobile app promotional campaigns across various channels, including paid, organic, and social media. AppsFlyer offers several key solutions, such as Ad Revenue Attribution, which aids mobile publishers in evaluating user lifetime value by considering diverse revenue sources. The company also provides Agency Transparency for brands to gain insights into their campaigns and Protect360, a robust fraud protection service. With a focus on privacy and user experience, AppsFlyer supports a wide array of applications across platforms like the Apple App Store and Google Play, enabling clients to foster meaningful customer relationships through advanced data analytics and engagement tools.

NowFloats

Series A in 2015
NowFloats is a company that empowers Small and Medium Businesses (SMEs) to establish an online presence using SMS technology. The platform allows businesses to create and update websites by sending text messages, ensuring high discoverability through intelligent Search Engine Optimization (SEO). This approach addresses the significant gap between the number of SMEs in India and those with registered websites, leveraging the widespread use of mobile phones and SMS. NowFloats also provides tools for analyzing website traffic and generating organic content to attract more customers. Founded by former Microsoft and Saatchi & Saatchi professionals, the company has quickly gained traction, serving nearly 2000 customers within five months of its product launch.

N-Frnds (nFrnds)

Grant in 2015
N-Frnds universal digital inclusion solution is bringing ALL people in the emerging markets into the digital world. Our technology platform closes the digital divide with a lucrative business model. Today, over 4 billion individuals and small businesses are not connected to the internet. The advertising model supporting “free” applications does not work in emerging markets. Furthermore, companies in emerging markets cannot digitally reach their customers and suppliers. The result is billions of dollars of lost revenues and inefficiency costs. Attempts by others to solve this have failed, mainly because their solutions have focused on mobile data, direct to consumer and channel ownership - excluding most of the market and the existing distribution networks. N-Frnds unique cloud-based digital distribution platform • includes the whole market – can be reached from any device, even with no internet connectivity • utilizes our customer-partners’ existing consumer value chains • consolidates the value chains into our unified digital distribution platform (including all its participants) • creates new digital users incentivized by our customer-partners N-Frnds solution is: • Proven - Massive buy-in from market, from consumer and financial businesses, including companies such as: Microsoft (who selected us as a strategic partner), Coca cola, Nestle, Government of Rwanda, Sequis (insurance), BTPN (bank), MasterCard • Scalable - we have already digitized 15 million end-users and distribution networks of over 200k agents • Unique – ground-breaking technology protected by 21 patents • Global - Local country “franchise” model with a global technology platform N-Frnds is led by top entrepreneurs with deep expertise in emerging markets and together with our innovative and lucrative business model and our market proven solution, we are the market leader bringing universal digital and financial inclusion in emerging markets.

Triggertrap

Series A in 2014
Triggertrap is a developer of innovative hardware and software solutions designed to trigger cameras, catering primarily to photographers. The company gained initial recognition with its Kickstarter-funded product, TTv1, an Arduino-based device for high-speed camera triggering, which significantly exceeded its funding goal in 2011. Following this success, Triggertrap launched Triggertrap Mobile, a free app combined with a connection cable that allows users to trigger their SLR cameras via iOS or Android devices; this product has achieved over 750,000 downloads and sold tens of thousands of dongles and connection cables globally. In 2013, Triggertrap further expanded its offerings by successfully crowdfunding Triggertrap Ada, a modular camera-triggering system capable of supporting extremely high-speed photography. Through its advanced technologies, Triggertrap enables photographers to utilize various sensors and algorithms for enhanced camera triggering capabilities.

HockeyApp

Acquisition in 2014
HockeyApp developers can test and analyze their apps for iOS, Android and Windows. "With our concept of the Universal Apps and the .NET development platform as open source technology, we have already exploded platform boundaries.

Cronofy

Non Equity Assistance in 2014
Cronofy Limited is a company that specializes in developing a unified calendar API that facilitates the integration and management of calendars across multiple platforms, including Google Calendar, iCloud, Office 365, Exchange, and Outlook.com. Founded in 2011 and based in Nottingham, United Kingdom, Cronofy’s platform enables businesses to streamline their scheduling processes through features such as appointment reminders, bookings and cancellations, CRM augmentation, mobile calendar synchronization, and team-wide appointment setting. The API provides secure, real-time, two-way calendar connectivity, ensuring user privacy while enhancing time management for enterprises and groups. Originally established as Flock Ventures Ltd, the company rebranded to Cronofy Limited in February 2016.

Acompli

Acquisition in 2014
Acompli is a mobile email application designed for professionals, offering a comprehensive platform that integrates advanced email functionalities, full calendaring, and seamless file sharing. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, California, Acompli supports major email services such as Microsoft Exchange, Office 365, Google Apps, and Gmail. The app enhances productivity by enabling users to easily attach files, manage emails through simple gestures, and schedule meetings with an integrated calendar. Additionally, it highlights important emails, allowing users to focus on their most critical communications.

MobileReady

Non Equity Assistance in 2014
MobileReady is a developer of an automated testing platform specifically designed for mobile applications. The company offers a test run campaign that allows users to execute their applications on a range of smartphone brands without the necessity of purchasing multiple devices for testing. This innovative platform enables software developers and quality assurance teams to assess the functionality and performance of their applications, generating screenshots and execution reports within minutes. Currently, MobileReady's platform is in public beta, providing valuable insights to developers as they prepare their applications for public release.

POWZY

Seed Round in 2014
POWZY provides a full solution for loyalty programs and customer relationship management. The mobile marketing technology engages and entertains consumers by adding game mechanics to loyalty programs, providing a professional, easy-to-launch and affordable solution to even the next door flower shop. They provide customer acquisition, engagement, and cross-industry purchase behavior analytics to B2C Companies. POWZY real-time bidding platform enables the value exchange between advertisers (who pay only for accomplished branding actions) and developers (who monetize their mobile apps and games, profiting from the non-paying users). It delivers 30 seconds of consumer attention, guaranteed.

Neura

Non Equity Assistance in 2014
Neura, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing software development kits and artificial intelligence tools aimed at enhancing the performance of mobile applications and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with a research and development center in Herzliya, Israel, Neura's platform establishes logical connections between users' devices and their environments, enabling it to predict user needs and make relevant suggestions. The company's offerings cater to various sectors, including health and wellness, retail and e-commerce, food delivery, media and entertainment, transportation and mobility, travel and hospitality, finance and insurance, lifestyle and dating, and gaming. Neura's AI-driven insights facilitate improved customer engagement and retention for leading mobile brands through advanced campaign segmentation and triggering.

High Tech Youth Network

Grant in 2014
The HTYN is a not-for-profit corporation that has brought together leading technology businesses, forward thinking Governments, angel philanthropists and community entrepreneurs to support (1) the growth of community based High Tech Youth Studios, that includes encouraging investment into advanced digital assets (such as broadband, community Wi-Fi, mobile & Cloud technology), (2) a regional wide d

KitLocate

Venture Round in 2014
KitLocate is a developer of location-based technology solutions that enable mobile applications to become location-aware on both iOS and Android platforms. The company's primary offering is a software development kit (SDK) that allows developers to integrate efficient and battery-friendly location tracking into their apps. This technology enables real-time user engagement, allowing brands to deliver relevant services and offers to users precisely when and where they need them. KitLocate's platform combines advanced location tracking capabilities with big data analytics and robust messaging tools, facilitating enhanced user experiences and driving brand loyalty. The SDK is designed to be easy to implement, ensuring accurate geo data and offering features such as geo-fencing. Overall, KitLocate provides a comprehensive solution for developers and marketers seeking to leverage consumer location intelligence for improved engagement and sales.

Cringle

Grant in 2014
Cringle GmbH is a Berlin-based company that specializes in mobile payment solutions, enabling users to send money easily and securely across Europe. Founded in 2014 and acquired by Deutsche Kreditbank AG in 2018, Cringle offers a mobile application that links users' bank accounts with their phone numbers, allowing money transfers without needing to know recipients' banking details. The platform allows users to select recipients directly from their smartphone contacts, streamlining the payment process. Cringle also provides a P2P Payment API, granting third parties access to its account-to-account payment infrastructure. The company's client base includes notable organizations such as Deutsche Kreditbank AG, Microsoft, and various banks and app providers, positioning Cringle as a key player in the digital wallet and mobile payment landscape.

Articly

Non Equity Assistance in 2014
Articly is a web and mobile service that provides users with access to paid news content from various publications through a subscription model. Unlike traditional platforms that charge per article, Articly offers a streamlined experience, allowing subscribers to read articles from multiple French newspapers at their convenience. This service caters to readers seeking comprehensive access to news, ensuring they can engage with the content that interests them, regardless of their location or time constraints. By focusing on user-friendly access to information, Articly positions itself as a convenient solution for avid readers in the digital landscape.

247 Information Technology

Non Equity Assistance in 2014
3rd party mobile ad distribution platform on windows.

Waqu

Non Equity Assistance in 2014
Waqu is a mobile content service provider that specializes in user-generated content (UGC) video discovery. The company offers an online platform designed to help users find and watch videos that align with their interests. By focusing on UGC, Waqu facilitates a more engaging and personalized video experience, allowing users to connect with diverse content creators and explore a wide range of topics. Through its user-friendly web-based platform, Waqu aims to streamline the video discovery process, making it easier for individuals to access and enjoy relevant video content.

Lanmei

Non Equity Assistance in 2014
Lanmei is a Chinese mobile application that facilitates live broadcasting, enabling users to share their activities with friends and family through a combination of voice, images, and text.

Quick Bird

Non Equity Assistance in 2014
Quick Bird app that helps users to speed up internet speeds and save data traffic by adopting the latest cloud acceleration.

Capptain

Acquisition in 2014
Capptain is a developer of a response marketing tool aimed at enhancing user engagement and retention for mobile and web applications. The company provides a platform that analyzes user behavior in real time, allowing marketers and customer relationship managers to segment users based on their interactions with the app. By utilizing targeted push notifications tailored to user behavior, Capptain enables clients to foster continuous customer interaction and ultimately improve their return on investment for mobile and web applications. Through its innovative approach, Capptain helps businesses better understand their users and refine their marketing strategies.

Bar Pass

Non Equity Assistance in 2014
The leading mobile ordering company in the UK. Working with the worlds largest venues, brands and brewers.On iOS http://goo.gl/JcXiFO & Android http://goo.gl/2zAN6g

Gateway Interactive

Non Equity Assistance in 2014
Gateway Interactive is a smartphone & tablet games company born out of the University of Hull Enterprise center and the Platform Studios initiative. G.I. is uniquely positioned to take advantage of a wave of online enabled "cloud gaming" technology.

Yuflow

Non Equity Assistance in 2014
Yuflow SAS is a Paris-based company that specializes in mobile ticketing and cashless payment solutions for various sectors, including events, tourism, sports, and leisure. Founded in 2013, Yuflow develops software that integrates seamlessly with existing client systems, providing features such as cashless payments, accreditation management, and access control. This platform serves a diverse clientele, including organizers of festivals, sporting events, music shows, theme parks, and leisure facilities, facilitating the purchase of event tickets online and enhancing the overall experience for users. As of February 2019, Yuflow operates as a subsidiary of PlayPass nv.

Semper

Non Equity Assistance in 2014
Semper, formerly known as UnlockYourBrain, is a provider of a micro-learning platform designed to facilitate vocabulary and math learning. The platform employs a unique approach by presenting educational puzzles on users' lock screens, utilizing the principles of implicit learning to enhance language acquisition and mathematical skills each time the phone is unlocked. This method allows users to conveniently integrate learning into their daily routines, enabling them to learn new languages, improve their calculation speed, and create personalized content. Available on both Android and iOS, Semper aims to make memorization effortless and accessible for its users.

Cringle

Non Equity Assistance in 2014
Cringle GmbH is a Berlin-based company that specializes in mobile payment solutions, enabling users to send money easily and securely across Europe. Founded in 2014 and acquired by Deutsche Kreditbank AG in 2018, Cringle offers a mobile application that links users' bank accounts with their phone numbers, allowing money transfers without needing to know recipients' banking details. The platform allows users to select recipients directly from their smartphone contacts, streamlining the payment process. Cringle also provides a P2P Payment API, granting third parties access to its account-to-account payment infrastructure. The company's client base includes notable organizations such as Deutsche Kreditbank AG, Microsoft, and various banks and app providers, positioning Cringle as a key player in the digital wallet and mobile payment landscape.

GetJob

Seed Round in 2014
GetJob is a job searching portal based in Germany that provides a user-friendly platform for job seekers. The service allows individuals to input their personal details, skills, and professional experiences, facilitating a tailored job search. Users can view available positions either in a list format or on a map, enhancing their ability to find local opportunities. GetJob primarily focuses on connecting low-tech job seekers with local businesses, ensuring candidates can find employment that aligns with their skill sets. The platform enables direct applications to jobs of interest, streamlining the job search process for users.

Firefly Experience (Firef.ly)

Venture Round in 2014
Firef.ly is a mobile application designed to enhance the travel experience by seamlessly integrating trip planning, journaling, and travel guides into a cohesive digital story. The app serves as a local guide, enabling users to document and revisit their journeys, ensuring that important moments are preserved. Firef.ly addresses a notable gap in the travel market by focusing on the entire lifecycle of travel, aiming to create a comprehensive ecosystem that reduces the fragmentation commonly found in the industry. The founding team comprises experienced professionals from notable digital agencies and travel technology backgrounds, including veterans from Lonely Planet.

EvoMob

Seed Round in 2014
EvoMob is a company that specializes in transforming online shops into mobile-friendly platforms. Its technology allows for the rapid conversion of any online retail site into a mobile web shop, enhancing user experience and boosting conversion rates on smartphones and tablets. By focusing on mobile revenue optimization, EvoMob aims to equip businesses for the evolving digital landscape, particularly in the post-PC era.

iReff

Venture Round in 2014
iReff is a mobile application based in India that provides a comprehensive catalog of mobile prepaid plans across various telecom operators and circles. The app enables consumers to easily discover the most suitable plans by browsing through different categories or using specific search functions. By offering relevant information and tools related to mobile services and utilities, iReff empowers prepaid mobile users to manage their recharge needs effectively. The application focuses on delivering the latest tariff information, simplifying the recharge process and enhancing user convenience.

Triggertrap

Convertible Note in 2014
Triggertrap is a developer of innovative hardware and software solutions designed to trigger cameras, catering primarily to photographers. The company gained initial recognition with its Kickstarter-funded product, TTv1, an Arduino-based device for high-speed camera triggering, which significantly exceeded its funding goal in 2011. Following this success, Triggertrap launched Triggertrap Mobile, a free app combined with a connection cable that allows users to trigger their SLR cameras via iOS or Android devices; this product has achieved over 750,000 downloads and sold tens of thousands of dongles and connection cables globally. In 2013, Triggertrap further expanded its offerings by successfully crowdfunding Triggertrap Ada, a modular camera-triggering system capable of supporting extremely high-speed photography. Through its advanced technologies, Triggertrap enables photographers to utilize various sensors and algorithms for enhanced camera triggering capabilities.

Touchify

Non Equity Assistance in 2014
Touchify is a cloud-based software developer focused on creating interactive presentations for touch devices. The platform allows users to build engaging multi-touch experiences without any coding knowledge, utilizing advanced interactive technologies to enhance the way information is presented. Touchify's software includes a creative studio that enables users to control and schedule their digital signage on various screens and interactive terminals. It also integrates with third-party tools, offering brands valuable usage statistics to measure performance and optimize their content. With its versatile player accessible on any platform, Touchify ensures that users can access their presentations offline, making it a comprehensive solution for effective digital communication.

Nifty Window

Venture Round in 2014
Nifty Window is a distributed content marketing platform that helps brick & mortar businesses drive in-store sales across search, social media and mobile channels. It provides a suite of simple-to-use, rich content generation and distribution tools, via a single software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform, to assist business owners bridge the online-offline consumer experiences and to seamlessly integrate the physical and digital worlds.

JXJ Technologies

Non Equity Assistance in 2014
JXJ Technologies Inc., based in Georgia, USA, is a high-tech company focused on the research and development of electronic medical care products and remote health service platforms aimed at preventing cardiovascular diseases in the elderly. The company has developed the jWotch, a health-oriented smartwatch that functions as a remote health monitoring and tracking device. This innovative product integrates features such as mobile communication, positioning, alarm notifications, and health data detection to assist users in managing their cardiovascular health. Additionally, JXJ Technologies provides integrated communication services, including messaging, voice communications, and healthcare systems, designed to enhance the daily lives of both individual consumers and medical professionals.

Pointr

Venture Round in 2013
Pointr Limited, established in 2014 and headquartered in London, specializes in indoor location technology. The company offers a cloud-based platform, Deep Location®, which provides accurate indoor mapping, positioning, digital wayfinding, geofencing, and location analytics. By harnessing Bluetooth and Wi-Fi infrastructures, Pointr's technology enhances customer experiences and drives business outcomes in large buildings, serving sectors such as retail, workplaces, healthcare, and events.

Semper

Seed Round in 2013
Semper, formerly known as UnlockYourBrain, is a provider of a micro-learning platform designed to facilitate vocabulary and math learning. The platform employs a unique approach by presenting educational puzzles on users' lock screens, utilizing the principles of implicit learning to enhance language acquisition and mathematical skills each time the phone is unlocked. This method allows users to conveniently integrate learning into their daily routines, enabling them to learn new languages, improve their calculation speed, and create personalized content. Available on both Android and iOS, Semper aims to make memorization effortless and accessible for its users.

SkyGiraffe

Seed Round in 2013
SkyGiraffe, Inc. is a developer of an enterprise mobility platform that enables businesses to access their line of business applications and enterprise data from any device. Founded in 2012 and based in San Mateo, California, the company provides a secure, code-free platform that allows organizations to create and deploy mobile applications tailored to the specific needs of their workforce. SkyGiraffe’s technology supports real-time data management by enabling employees to read from and write back to existing backend systems through customized mobile apps. The platform is designed to serve various industries including logistics, retail, manufacturing, healthcare, energy, hospitality, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, real estate, and finance, offering enhanced security and user-based app permissions while reducing maintenance costs.

Nokia - Devices & Services Business

Acquisition in 2013
Nokia - Devices & Services Business develops and manufactures mobile phones.

BuildersCloud

Series A in 2013
BuildersCloud makes sharing, accessing and working with construction documents incredibly easy. Top construction industry leaders have endorsed BuildersCloud for: •document and communication exchange between offices/field •patent-pending technology to process data in cloud (creates zero-latency in exchange of information) •instant SMS, Web, and Email sharing of critical updates (mobile, PC, tablets) •PDF, image and photo collaboration tools •remote productivity controls •customer-friendly and intuitive design

FortunePay

Venture Round in 2013
FortunePay is an electronic payment service provider based in India, focused on delivering innovative payment solutions for both retail and mobile commerce. Established by experienced professionals in the payments industry, the company aims to enhance the user experience by offering a mobile phone-based card acceptance terminal that integrates seamlessly with various devices. This enables clients to securely process transactions, reducing reliance on cash and fostering financial inclusion. With its corporate headquarters in Bangalore and a new office opening in Mumbai, FortunePay leverages its team's extensive knowledge of the Indian payments landscape to ensure rapid scalability, shorter time-to-market, and a higher return on investment for its clients.

KO-SU

Non Equity Assistance in 2013
KO-SU Limited is a London-based company that specializes in mobile learning and training applications for educational institutions and organizations. Founded in 2011, the company empowers teachers to create and deliver personalized activities in their native languages directly to students' mobile devices. KO-SU's platform allows students to engage actively by creating and publishing their own mobile learning activities. The software offers a range of interactive templates that support various formats, including text, images, audio, and video, enabling users to design engaging educational content without the need for programming skills. This approach facilitates effective internal training, employee engagement, and external training initiatives for organizations, enhancing the overall learning experience across diverse sectors.

Protection & EASE

Non Equity Assistance in 2013
Protection & EASE is a company that develops voice-activated software aimed at enhancing smartphone usability for visually impaired individuals. Their application allows users to navigate mobile phones using voice commands, thereby improving access to technology for people with disabilities. By leveraging artificial intelligence and the internet, Protection & EASE strives to enrich the lives of visually challenged individuals, empowering them to control their devices more effectively and independently.

WeiPai

Non Equity Assistance in 2013
WeiPai is a mobile application that specializes in social micro-video content, enabling users to create and share engaging videos directly from their smartphones. Utilizing a patented real-time rendering engine, WeiPai allows for the application of various filters to enhance the visual appeal of videos. This innovative platform combines photography and videography, catering to a growing demand for creative expression in the realm of social networking. By focusing on user-generated content, WeiPai fosters a vibrant community where individuals can connect and interact through their unique video creations.

Dov-e

Venture Round in 2013
DOV-E is a developer of innovative wireless connectivity technology that utilizes ultrasonic sound waves to facilitate secure and instant communication between mobile devices and merchant platforms. The company's unique communication protocol supports both short-range and long-range connectivity, offering features similar to NFC and Bluetooth. DOV-E's technology enables full-duplex communication, allowing simultaneous transmission and reception of information between devices. The company provides an easy-to-embed Mobile SDK for iOS and Android, as well as a POS SDK compatible with various operating systems, including Linux and Windows. Additionally, DOV-E's software can operate in any web browser, even older versions like Internet Explorer 8, through its Web SDK. This technology is designed to enhance mobile payments and interactive engagements, ultimately improving user experience and efficiency.

Wiz

Non Equity Assistance in 2013
Wiz develops the Note software, which is especially designed for internet users and mobile internet users. It's flagship product, Wiz Note, focuses more on knowledge of rapid collection, management, reading and sharing. Wiz Note is smaller, more stable, and more suitable for PC, phones, and mobile devices.

Navin

Venture Round in 2013
Navin is a geolocation platform that specializes in monetizing indoor spaces through its innovative navigation application. This technology transforms smartphones into mapping devices capable of creating indoor GPS solutions. By leveraging crowdsourced information, Navin's application automatically maps indoor locations such as malls, airports, and museums, enabling users to share real-time navigation data with others in their vicinity. This crowd-driven approach facilitates easier navigation in complex indoor environments, eliminating the reliance on traditional GPS systems and enhancing the user experience.

Prism

Venture Round in 2013
Prism is a bill-tracking and payment application based in Fort Collins, Colorado, designed to help individuals manage their bills and personal finances effectively. The application is accessible on various platforms, including iOS, Android, Windows, and Kindle. It connects users directly with their billers, providing automatic notifications for new bills and enabling secure payment scheduling using credit and debit cards, as well as bank accounts. Additionally, Prism features a dashboard that allows users to monitor their account balances and review monthly expense statements, empowering them to make informed financial decisions.

BuildersCloud

Seed Round in 2013
BuildersCloud makes sharing, accessing and working with construction documents incredibly easy. Top construction industry leaders have endorsed BuildersCloud for: •document and communication exchange between offices/field •patent-pending technology to process data in cloud (creates zero-latency in exchange of information) •instant SMS, Web, and Email sharing of critical updates (mobile, PC, tablets) •PDF, image and photo collaboration tools •remote productivity controls •customer-friendly and intuitive design

Bar Pass

Venture Round in 2013
The leading mobile ordering company in the UK. Working with the worlds largest venues, brands and brewers.On iOS http://goo.gl/JcXiFO & Android http://goo.gl/2zAN6g

Jike Xueyuan

Seed Round in 2013
Geeks College is China's largest IT professional online education platform. Geeks concept is the latest real college courses to help professional developers to systematically study the Android / Cocos2d-x / iOS / Html5 / Java and other high-paying career development skills required. Geeks Institute launched China's first "Flappy Bird" course, China's first "Swift" course, China's first "2048" of course, China's first "surround nerve Cat" and many other Chinese and global debut courses. Founding team wrote the first book in mainland China Android development textbooks, reprinted up to version 18, is learning to develop Android introductory reading Little Red Book. Meanwhile founder of China's largest mobile developer community eoe (registered users ultra-200W). Currently, more than 100,000 professional and technical development via Geeks Academy learned the more competitive the latest IT skills.

Ubiq Mobile

Grant in 2013
Ubiq Mobile is a development framework designed to simplify mobile application creation for businesses. It enables companies to mobilize their operations effectively, enhancing access for both customers and employees, which in turn boosts revenue, loyalty, and productivity. Developed by New Mobile Technologies, Ubiq Mobile addresses common challenges in mobile app deployment, such as the need for compatibility across various devices and platforms, reliance on stable internet connectivity, and integration with existing enterprise systems. This solution provides an efficient way for businesses to create distributed mobile applications, facilitating seamless communication and operations regardless of network conditions.

Redcore Times

Venture Round in 2013
Redcore Times (Beijing) Technology Ltd. specializes in developing enterprise-level platforms that facilitate access to intranet resources from external networks. The company provides a range of products, including Redcore Mobile, which serves as an application portal for integrating enterprise applications while ensuring security and communication for users. Additionally, Redcore offers tools such as Redcore Browser, a software development kit for cloud applications, and Redcore Mobile Manager for enterprise mobility management. Its development platform, Redcore Studio, supports the entire mobile information construction process, from development to publishing. Other offerings include Xcloud, which converts web pages into HTML5 mobile applications, and Amaze UI, a mobile application development tool. Founded in 2012 and based in Beijing, Redcore was previously known as AllMobilize Inc. before rebranding in August 2018.

ApeHills

Non Equity Assistance in 2012
ApeHills is a developer of mobile applications that focuses on creating engaging and unique experiences for users. The company specializes in edutainment and language learning applications tailored for the Japanese market. In addition to its educational offerings, ApeHills has introduced a mobile app that allows users to create fun and distinctive caricatures. Through its innovative approach, ApeHills aims to enhance learning and entertainment, making it a notable player in the mobile app landscape.

Selectable Media

Funding Round in 2012
Selectable Media Inc. is a company specializing in video advertising solutions that connect brands with engaged audiences. The firm offers innovative services for advertisers, including Selectable Value Exchange, which allows audiences to access content in exchange for interacting with brands, and Selectable Sponsored Stories, which seamlessly integrate branded video content in relevant contexts. For publishers, Selectable Media provides tools like Content-Unlock and Value Exchange, enabling consumers to access content by engaging with advertisements or subscribing. The company's platform supports a diverse range of publisher partners, such as newspapers, magazines, and various online services, including social media, mobile games, and sports trivia applications. By facilitating consumer interactions with brand advertising, Selectable Media helps publishers effectively monetize their content while providing advertisers with targeted audience access. Founded in 2005 and based in New York, Selectable Media was previously known as Nabbr.com Corp. and rebranded in May 2007.

//Staq.io

Seed Round in 2012
Staq.io is a game management platform designed to simplify the monetization and optimization of free-to-play games across mobile, web, and console platforms. The company offers services that include managing virtual currencies and goods, player state, targeted promotions, and comprehensive analytics and data warehousing. Staq.io integrates seamlessly with major distribution platforms, allowing developers to implement its features with minimal coding effort. The platform is tailored to enhance revenue analytics for games, enabling developers to make informed decisions based on player behavior and engagement metrics. Staq.io emerged from the Microsoft Accelerator for Windows Azure powered by TechStars in 2012, further solidifying its commitment to innovation in the gaming industry.

Prism

Seed Round in 2012
Prism is a bill-tracking and payment application based in Fort Collins, Colorado, designed to help individuals manage their bills and personal finances effectively. The application is accessible on various platforms, including iOS, Android, Windows, and Kindle. It connects users directly with their billers, providing automatic notifications for new bills and enabling secure payment scheduling using credit and debit cards, as well as bank accounts. Additionally, Prism features a dashboard that allows users to monitor their account balances and review monthly expense statements, empowering them to make informed financial decisions.

Flatpebble

Venture Round in 2012
Flatpebble.com is the Best Place in the world to hire a wedding photographer. Customers place requests through a simple form and receive detailed templatized quotes along with photographer portfolios allowing them to make decisions from their living room. Its also a great way for photographers to reach out to customers. The whole approach is disruptive in a market like India where vendors are charged leads for clicks on their phone numbers, with no verification of the quality of the lead. On Flatpebble, photographers view detailed requirements, budgets and verified customer info before deciding to quote on a lead. Their closure rates are very good and getting impressive !! It also helps that Wedding photography is in their TAM a 450-500 mn $ market, completely disorganized and crying out for high quality organisation. Flatpebble is getting great customer and photographer feedback. They have grown to over 500 + portfolios across 80+ Indian cities and 5+ countries as on date.
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