Solarcore
Venture Round in 2023
Solarcore is a materials technology company focused on developing advanced thermal solutions for outdoor apparel. The company designs and manufactures lightweight coats, snow pants, hats, and gloves, utilizing innovative materials derived from technology originally used in space suit insulation. This approach enables Solarcore to create performance-oriented outerwear that is thinner, warmer, and more flexible, catering to sports and trekking enthusiasts. By leveraging cutting-edge thermal technologies, Solarcore aims to enhance the outdoor experience for its customers.
Wisely
Venture Round in 2023
Wisely is a customer intelligence and engagement platform that enables restaurant brands to personalize the guest experience to maximize customer lifetime value.
LOLA
Venture Round in 2022
LOLA is a New York-based company that specializes in feminine care products, founded in 2014. The company offers a subscription service that delivers essential items such as organic cotton tampons, eco-friendly pads, and sexual wellness products made from natural ingredients, free of toxins and dyes. By focusing on transparency and authenticity, LOLA aims to empower women with reliable resources and gynecologist-approved products, enhancing their comfort and safety during their menstrual cycles. Through its commitment to reproductive health, LOLA positions itself as a lifelong brand dedicated to addressing the unique needs of women.
Square Roots Urban Growers
Venture Round in 2022
Square Roots Urban Growers, Inc. is a Brooklyn-based company that focuses on urban farming and entrepreneurship, helping individuals and businesses cultivate local food. Founded in 2016, it offers a unique farming platform that includes a yearlong training program for selected entrepreneurs, where they learn the skills of urban farming using hydroponic, controlled-climate container farms. The company operates three main initiatives: an urban farming campus where participants grow food, a resident entrepreneur program featuring a comprehensive curriculum of training and development, and a community network designed to connect local business owners and entrepreneurs. Square Roots grows a variety of produce, such as basil, chives, and mint, which it sells through partnerships with restaurants and retail outlets, ensuring a steady supply of fresh food to urban areas year-round.
Aether Diamonds
Series A in 2022
Aether Diamonds produces the world's first and only diamonds made 100% from captured carbon. Certified B Corp. 2022 Fast Company Top 10 Most Innovative Consumer Goods Companies. 2022 "Best for the World" B Corp.
EasyKnock
Series C in 2022
EasyKnock, Inc. is a real estate technology company based in New York, with an additional office in Charlotte, North Carolina. Founded in 2016, the company specializes in sale-leaseback programs that allow homeowners in the United States to convert their home equity into cash without the need for traditional loans or moving. Its primary offerings, Sell and Stay and MoveAbility, provide homeowners with financial flexibility, enabling them to access funds while remaining in their homes. Sell and Stay allows homeowners to receive cash for their home's value while retaining the option to buy back their property or relocate at any time. MoveAbility serves as a transitional solution for those planning to move in the near future. By facilitating these transactions, EasyKnock aims to support homeowners in achieving their financial and real estate objectives.
Loft Orbital
Series B in 2021
Loft Orbital Solutions Inc. is a company based in San Francisco, California, that provides comprehensive services for the deployment and operation of customer payloads in space. Established in 2017, Loft Orbital specializes in operating microsatellites and offers an end-to-end solution that includes satellite platform integration, launch booking, and operational management. The company simplifies the satellite deployment process by utilizing a standardized satellite bus and a suite of software tools, thereby reducing costs and accelerating the timeline to orbit. Additionally, Loft Orbital addresses financial and regulatory challenges by providing solutions for licensing, insurance, and financing, allowing customers to concentrate on their mission objectives rather than the technical complexities of satellite engineering.
OROS is a material technology company specializing in innovative thermal solutions for outerwear. The company has developed and integrated patented Aerogel-based Solarcore technology, which allows for efficient delayering of apparel. This technology, originally derived from NASA's insulation used in space suits and Mars Rovers, has been adapted by OROS to create outerwear that is thinner, warmer, and more flexible. By infusing Aerogel into their products, OROS aims to redefine the possibilities of outdoor clothing, enhancing performance while maintaining comfort.
Los Sundays Tequila
Series A in 2021
Los Sundays Tequila is a lifestyle brand that aims to redefine the tequila market by engaging consumers through contemporary channels such as social media, fashion, and immersive events. The company produces a line of award-winning tequila that is versatile, suitable for sipping or as an ingredient in cocktails. By combining high-quality spirits with original content, Los Sundays connects with a new generation of tequila enthusiasts, positioning itself at the intersection of popular culture and the beverage industry. Through its innovative approach, the brand seeks to inspire and captivate consumers, establishing a strong presence in the competitive spirits market.
Rally
Venture Round in 2021
Rally Bus Corp., established in 2010 and headquartered in New York, operates a social mobility network specializing in group travel services to sporting events, concerts, and other large-scale venues. The company offers motor coach transportation with professional drivers, trip sharing options, and ride booking through its platform. With millions of rides completed, Rally aims to disrupt traditional bus travel by utilizing AI for route optimization and crowdfunding for surge demand management, thereby converting private car users to shared bus riders and providing digital tools for traditional charter customers.
Insomnia Cookies
Venture Round in 2020
Insomnia Cookies, LLC is a bakery chain founded in 2003 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The company specializes in delivering warm cookies directly to customers' doors, catering to late-night cravings. Its menu features a variety of cookies, including chocolate chunk, oatmeal, white chocolate macadamia, and chocolate peanut butter cup, as well as brownies, cookie cakes, and ice cream. Insomnia Cookies also offers cold milk to complement its baked goods. The company focuses on marketing partnerships and sampling events, particularly targeting college students. Insomnia Cookies operates as a subsidiary of Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation, enhancing its presence in the dessert market.
MUTE is an innovative company transforming urban transport by offering subscription-based access to electric vehicles (EVs) designed for commuters, last-mile transport, e-commerce delivery, and fleet operations. The company's model enables clients and fleet owners to utilize the latest EV technology without the burdens of maintenance costs, upfront capital expenditures, and concerns over vehicle obsolescence. By providing low-cost, GPS-enabled, removable lithium-ion battery-powered vehicles, MUTE facilitates a seamless transition from internal combustion engine vehicles to greener alternatives. The subscription service features flexible terms with no contracts or deposits, allowing clients to enjoy dedicated vehicle usage at affordable monthly rates. MUTE is currently operational in four countries and is actively expanding its reach into Southeast Asia, Europe, North America, and South America, contributing to the reduction of urban transport noise and promoting a more sustainable future.
Beatnic
Venture Round in 2018
Beatnic is a company dedicated to offering 100% vegan food that emphasizes both taste and health. Operating a chain of plant-based restaurants, Beatnic aims to positively impact individuals' overall well-being by providing meals made from locally sourced ingredients. The company focuses on creating animal-free dishes presented in their most natural form, while also prioritizing eco-friendly packaging. By doing so, Beatnic enables customers to enjoy healthy food options at affordable prices.
Atom Tickets
Series C in 2018
Atom Tickets, LLC is a technology company that has developed an Android and iOS application designed to simplify the movie-going experience. Founded in 2012 and based in Santa Monica, California, Atom Tickets enables users to find and purchase movie tickets and concessions conveniently. The app features a range of functionalities, including access to movie reviews and trailers, as well as the ability to coordinate group ticket purchases and seating arrangements. Users can share movie listings with friends, gather opinions on what to see, and make separate payments for their tickets. Additionally, the app allows for pre-ordering of snacks, reducing wait times at concession stands. Atom Tickets aims to streamline the ticket-buying process while enhancing the overall social experience of attending films.
by CHLOE. aims to share delicious, wholesome, plant-based food that fuels and energizes without compromising flavor, taste or satisfaction. Their chef-driven vegan menu features locally-sourced ingredients in their most natural form to create inspired dishes, made 100% by us daily. We are passionate about feeding their customers hearty, nourishing meals made from whole ingredients that can have a positive impact on their overall mind, body and health.
Lovesac
Venture Round in 2017
Lovesac is a furniture company known for its innovative approach to seating, particularly through its signature product, Sactionals. These modular couches consist of two primary components, Seats and Sides, allowing for endless configurations to suit various living spaces. Designed for adaptability, Sactionals feature removable, machine-washable covers, ensuring ease of maintenance and lasting appeal. The company stands out in the furniture market by emphasizing not only functionality but also a commitment to quality, offering a lifetime guarantee on its products.
Kopari Beauty
Venture Round in 2017
Kopari Beauty is a brand focused on creating a diverse range of beauty products that harness the benefits of 100% pure organic coconut oil. The company emphasizes a healthy and mindful lifestyle, offering products that enhance natural beauty and promote vitality. Kopari's product line includes deodorants, face cleansers, and body moisturizers, all formulated without harmful ingredients such as sulfates, silicones, and parabens. By using coconut oil as a key ingredient, Kopari aims to provide effective solutions that nourish and regenerate hair and skin, celebrating the natural radiance within each individual.
FlyCleaners
Private Equity Round in 2017
FlyCleaners is a New York-based company that offers premium on-demand laundry and dry-cleaning services through a mobile application. The platform connects customers with local service providers, allowing users to schedule pickups and deliveries with just a few taps on their devices. Customers can request services on short notice, track the status of their garments, and specify cleaning preferences, ensuring a tailored experience. FlyCleaners emphasizes convenience and affordability, making it easier for individuals to manage their laundry needs without compromising on quality.
Relay Delivery
Venture Round in 2017
Relay Delivery is a technology company focused on improving food delivery services by enabling restaurants to regain ownership of their customer relationships. By utilizing a proprietary logistics engine, Relay enhances local economies through efficient delivery networks that lower costs for merchants and consumers. The company operates in major urban areas including New York City, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Miami, Chicago, and Washington, D.C., fulfilling millions of deliveries annually with a distributed network of couriers. Relay provides a unified management system for orders, integrating various delivery platforms, while ensuring a scalable courier force to maintain timely deliveries. Couriers benefit from competitive pay and flexibility, enhancing their experience in the delivery sector.
Sotheby's Home
Venture Round in 2016
Sotheby's Home is an online marketplace based in New York that specializes in the consignment of pre-owned luxury designer furniture, vintage, and antique home goods. As a subsidiary of Sotheby's, it provides a full-service solution for consignors, managing all aspects of the selling process, including photography, logistics, and delivery. For buyers, Sotheby's Home offers a curated selection of high-end furnishings at competitive prices, allowing access to luxury items at significant discounts. Founded in 2013, the platform aims to facilitate the sale and purchase of distinctive home goods, making it a go-to destination for those looking to refresh their living spaces with unique pieces.
Servy is a company that offers a next-generation mystery shopping platform designed to enhance the restaurant industry through private evaluations. It enables a community of frequent diners to participate in confidential assessments of restaurants in exchange for rewards and charitable contributions. By leveraging the insights gathered from these evaluations, Servy assists numerous leading restaurants in measuring their performance, improving guest satisfaction, and driving sales growth. Through its innovative approach, Servy aims to empower both food enthusiasts and hospitality professionals to contribute positively to the dining experience.
Mack Weldon
Series A in 2015
Mack Weldon, Inc. is a designer and retailer based in New York, specializing in men's clothing essentials. Founded in 2011, the company offers a diverse range of products, including underwear, undershirts, t-shirts, socks, and sweatpants, along with various accessories such as bags, wallets, and hats. Mack Weldon is committed to reinventing men's basics, focusing on comfort and quality. Its products are available through a physical store in New York and an online platform, catering to a modern consumer seeking stylish and functional apparel. The company also operates a warehouse and fulfillment center in Massachusetts.
The SPOT Experience
Venture Round in 2014
The Spot Experience is the first luxury experience of its kind for your dog. We offer the finest facilities, most experienced and certified staff, as well as innovative methods to provide your pup with a quality, positive, safe environment. Our services include day care, overnights, long-term country boarding, grooming, training, transportation, as well as retail. We invite you to The Spot Experience.
Blueport Commerce
Venture Round in 2014
Blueport Commerce Inc. is a provider of e-commerce technology and services specifically designed for the retail furniture industry. The company offers a cloud-based, Software-as-a-Service platform that enables furniture retailers to create omnichannel shopping experiences by integrating with existing enterprise resource planning systems. This platform features responsive design, localized shopping, augmented reality, and deep analytics, allowing retailers to effectively engage new customers and optimize their online strategies. Additionally, Blueport Commerce provides a range of support services, including marketing, product presentation, sales assistance, and operations support, aimed at enhancing both online and in-store sales. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Blueport Commerce was previously known as Furniture.com, Inc. before rebranding in 2009.
Abe's Market
Venture Round in 2014
Abe's Market is an online marketplace dedicated to natural products, providing entrepreneurs with a platform to showcase their offerings and share their unique stories. The company serves as a connector between buyers looking for authentic natural products and the creators behind them. By focusing on the narrative of each product, Abe's Market emphasizes the importance of transparency and authenticity in the natural goods industry, fostering a community where consumers can discover quality items crafted by passionate makers.
The Real McCoy
Venture Round in 2014
The Real McCoy Spirits, Corp. is a producer of premium and super-premium aged rums, rooted in the legacy of Bill McCoy, who famously supplied alcohol to New York's speakeasies during Prohibition. Established in 1920 and headquartered in Mystic, Connecticut, the company offers its handcrafted rums through various channels, including liquor stores, online retailers, pubs, distributors, and restaurants in several states, such as Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, upstate New York, and Rhode Island. The rums are copper distilled and aged in bourbon barrels, adhering to traditional methods without the addition of sugars, flavors, or aromatics, capturing the authenticity of the Roaring '20s.
Blueport Commerce
Venture Round in 2013
Blueport Commerce Inc. is a provider of e-commerce technology and services specifically designed for the retail furniture industry. The company offers a cloud-based, Software-as-a-Service platform that enables furniture retailers to create omnichannel shopping experiences by integrating with existing enterprise resource planning systems. This platform features responsive design, localized shopping, augmented reality, and deep analytics, allowing retailers to effectively engage new customers and optimize their online strategies. Additionally, Blueport Commerce provides a range of support services, including marketing, product presentation, sales assistance, and operations support, aimed at enhancing both online and in-store sales. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Blueport Commerce was previously known as Furniture.com, Inc. before rebranding in 2009.
Abe's Market
Equity Crowdfunding in 2012
Abe's Market is an online marketplace dedicated to natural products, providing entrepreneurs with a platform to showcase their offerings and share their unique stories. The company serves as a connector between buyers looking for authentic natural products and the creators behind them. By focusing on the narrative of each product, Abe's Market emphasizes the importance of transparency and authenticity in the natural goods industry, fostering a community where consumers can discover quality items crafted by passionate makers.
Vino Volo
Venture Round in 2012
Vino Volo is a chain of wine tasting lounges and retail wine shops located in 18 airport terminals and one city location. The company provides a sophisticated and comfortable environment where knowledgeable Wine Associates offer curated wine tasting experiences. Customers can enjoy wine tasting flights, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle, complemented by gourmet food pairings. Vino Volo also facilitates the purchase of wines for on-board transport or shipping to customers' homes, adhering to state regulations. By combining an upscale wine lounge, restaurant, and boutique wine shop, Vino Volo aims to make wine approachable and enjoyable for travelers.
XpresSpa
Private Equity Round in 2012
XpresSpa is a provider of luxury healthcare and travel spa services, primarily catering to travelers at airports. The company offers a comprehensive range of personal care solutions, including massages, reflexology, manicures, pedicures, facials, and waxing. In addition to these spa services, XpresSpa also sells travel accessories and wellness products, aiming to enhance the travel experience by promoting relaxation and self-care. With a focus on delivering high-quality services in a convenient setting, XpresSpa seeks to meet the needs of busy travelers looking for personal care options while on the go.
XpresSpa Group
Post in 2012
XpresSpa Group, Inc. is a health and wellness services company that specializes in providing spa services and related products at airports. The company offers a range of services including massages for various body parts, nail care such as manicures and pedicures, and travel essentials like neck pillows and blankets. Additionally, XpresSpa provides cryotherapy, compression services, and personal care offerings. As of December 2020, it operated 50 locations across 25 airports globally. Through its subsidiary, XpresTest, Inc., the company also delivers COVID-19 screening and testing services, along with rapid testing for other communicable diseases and flu vaccinations under the XpresCheck brand. Headquartered in New York, XpresSpa Group was previously known as FORM Holdings Corp., having rebranded in January 2018.
XpresSpa
Venture Round in 2012
XpresSpa is a provider of luxury healthcare and travel spa services, primarily catering to travelers at airports. The company offers a comprehensive range of personal care solutions, including massages, reflexology, manicures, pedicures, facials, and waxing. In addition to these spa services, XpresSpa also sells travel accessories and wellness products, aiming to enhance the travel experience by promoting relaxation and self-care. With a focus on delivering high-quality services in a convenient setting, XpresSpa seeks to meet the needs of busy travelers looking for personal care options while on the go.
PetWise
Acquisition in 2011
PetWise, established in 1990 and headquartered in Novato, California, is a pet product manufacturer committed to creating innovative, accessible, and eco-friendly solutions for pets and pet parents. The company offers a wide range of products under brands such as goDog, SHERPA, SmartyKat, and Petlinks, catering to various pet needs including toys, bedding, travel accessories, and tracking solutions for both cats and dogs. PetWise prioritizes the use of natural, recycled, and organic materials, ensuring its products are not only safe and high-quality but also environmentally responsible. The company's mission is to foster strong bonds between pets and their parents through thoughtful, fun, and sustainable products that meet child safety standards and are backed by a satisfaction guarantee.
Country Pure Foods
Acquisition in 2010
Country Pure Foods is a producer of a diverse range of beverage products, including juices, lemonades, and plant-based drinks. The company specializes in both branded and private label offerings, catering primarily to grocery retailers as well as the healthcare and education sectors. Its product lineup includes single-serve, aseptic, frozen, and chilled fruit drinks, as well as nectars and concentrates, aimed at meeting the varying needs of its clients and consumers. Through its commitment to quality and innovation, Country Pure Foods positions itself as a significant player in the beverage industry.
Lovesac
Acquisition in 2010
Lovesac is a furniture company known for its innovative approach to seating, particularly through its signature product, Sactionals. These modular couches consist of two primary components, Seats and Sides, allowing for endless configurations to suit various living spaces. Designed for adaptability, Sactionals feature removable, machine-washable covers, ensuring ease of maintenance and lasting appeal. The company stands out in the furniture market by emphasizing not only functionality but also a commitment to quality, offering a lifetime guarantee on its products.
WorldLynx Wireless
Venture Round in 2009
WorldLynx Wireless is a telecommunication services company that aims to redefine the role of a wireless phone provider. It offers a comprehensive range of products and services designed to assist retail consumers and businesses of all sizes in managing their telecom needs effectively. The company provides mobile technologies tailored for business-to-business clients, as well as satellite and fiber TV, internet services, and mobile phones. By focusing on delivering efficient solutions, WorldLynx Wireless helps its customers navigate the complexities and costs associated with today's mobile environment.
Jamba, Inc. is a retailer specializing in better-for-you beverages and food offerings, operating through its subsidiary, Jamba Juice Company. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Jamba Juice is known for its wide variety of products, including whole fruit smoothies, fresh-squeezed juices, juice blends, hot teas, and health-oriented food items such as oatmeal, breakfast wraps, salads, sandwiches, and baked goods. The company aims to promote a healthy lifestyle among its consumers. As of early 2012, Jamba Juice operated 769 stores worldwide, with a combination of company-owned and franchise locations, including both domestic and international outlets. Additionally, Jamba Juice has developed a retail consumer products program featuring various licensed consumer packaged goods.
Shearer's Foods
Acquisition in 2008
Shearer's Foods, LLC is a manufacturer based in Massillon, Ohio, specializing in snack food products. Founded in 1974, the company produces a diverse range of items, including sliced and rippled potato chips, kettle-cooked chips, tortilla chips, rice crisps, and various extruded snacks like cheese curls and puff corn. Additionally, Shearer's offers pretzels, pork rinds, dips, and salsas. The company is recognized for its commitment to quality, providing conventional, organic, gluten-free, non-GMO, and kosher options in multiple flavors and sizes. Shearer's Foods markets its products through an online store, outlet store, private label partnerships, retail channels, and a network of distributors across the Midwest United States, Canada, and internationally. The company operates manufacturing facilities and distribution centers in Ohio, Texas, Oregon, and Virginia.