Moonshots Capital

Moonshots Capital, founded in 2014 and based in Austin, Texas, is a venture capital firm that focuses on seed stage investments in technology startups. The firm targets exceptional founders who are creating innovative products in large and growing markets, aiming to "re-imagine" work and personal life. Moonshots Capital adopts a disciplined investment approach to identify companies with significant growth potential, often referred to as "moonshot" opportunities. The firm invests across various sectors, including dual-use technology, fintech, cybersecurity, consumer internet, and web3. Additionally, it operates as a Registered Investment Adviser (RIA).

Craig Cummings

Co-Founder and General Partner

Farah Daou

Senior Associate

Aliya Friedman

Associate

Kelly Perdew

Co-Founder and Managing General Partner

John Zietzke

Investor

141 past transactions

ID.me

Series D in 2023
ID.me, Inc. provides a secure identity verification platform that offers identity proofing, authentication, and group affiliation verification solutions for government and various businesses. Founded in 2010 and based in McLean, Virginia, the company enables consumers to verify their identities online, in-person, or through virtual means. Its services include Identity Gateway, which integrates multiple third-party identity providers; Multi-Factor Authentication; Document Verification utilizing machine vision and AI; and Compliance Monitor to ensure regulatory adherence. Additionally, ID.me offers Group Verification to authenticate group affiliations, enabling discounts for targeted segments such as military personnel and students. The platform serves diverse sectors, including public services, healthcare, financial services, retail, and travel, facilitating secure interactions between individuals and organizations. ID.me has gained recognition for its contributions to digital identity solutions, having received a grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce and accolades from various publications.

Elementus

Series A in 2023
Elementus Inc. is a New York-based company that provides an enterprise blockchain data analytics platform tailored for institutional asset managers, financial service organizations, and government agencies. Founded in 2018, the company leverages blockchain's inherent transparency to deliver actionable insights drawn from blockchain activity. Elementus identifies security vulnerabilities, exposes malicious actors, and offers market intelligence to facilitate informed investment decisions in digital assets. By enhancing transparency in the blockchain ecosystem, Elementus aims to foster trust and accountability across the cryptocurrency markets.

VersusGame

Series A in 2022
Developer of an interactive content marketplace platform designed to provide a gamified content experience that allows people to test their knowledge in a fun and fair environment. The company offers a business-to-business model that embeds tech into other people's sites, apps, TV shows, and podcasts with artificial intelligence summarizes the content and makes it interactive without humans and helps individuals to place bets on their favorite brands, celebrities, musicians, and companies, enabling users to put their knowledge of mainstream culture and content to good use.

Cartwheel

Seed Round in 2022
We help businesses launch in-house delivery or upgrade their third-party delivery infrastructure. Companies save on costs, keep their brand identity, and have full control over visibility and data. We have dozens of integrations including Olo and ezCater. Our clients include P.F. Changs, Portillo's, and Charleys Philly Steaks, to name a few. We are hiring!

Koji

Series B in 2022
Koji is a technology company that has developed a template-based platform enabling users without technical expertise to create interactive content, including memes and games, for social media. The platform allows for the creation of engaging user-generated experiences that can be easily shared across various social platforms, embedded in websites, and sent through messaging services. Founded in 2016 and based in San Diego, California, Koji aims to enhance online interaction by providing tools that facilitate the creation and sharing of interactive posts.

Cart.com

Series D in 2022
Cart.com is an integrated ecommerce platform that supports brands and distributors in enhancing their online operations. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including business planning, merchant financing, order fulfillment, and marketing solutions. By providing these tools, Cart.com enables clients to effectively manage their online businesses, fostering growth and improving the fulfillment of customer commitments. This unified approach to commerce and logistics helps businesses of all sizes scale their operations and increase revenue.

Groundswell

Seed Round in 2021
Groundswell provides a SaaS platform for philanthropic giving, which enables companies to fund personal donor-advised funds for each employee. Employee users are also provided with tools such as tax-free investment opportunities, customized giving opportunities, frictionless donation options, and centralized impact reporting.

Able

Seed Round in 2021
Able is a mobile application focused on income and tax management, providing users with a platform to effectively manage their finances. The app offers personalized recommendations tailored to each user's income situation, enhancing financial decision-making. It emphasizes user privacy by employing decentralized, end-to-end encryption to protect sensitive data, ensuring that users can address their financial challenges without compromising their privacy. Through its innovative approach, Able aims to simplify the complexities of financial management for its clients.

Acquicent

Angel Round in 2021
We enable the fractional ownership of investment-grade luxury assets such as vintage cars and fine art, providing liquidity to owners of such assets while opening a new world of investment opportunities to the ordinary investor. Asset owners can easily tap new sources of liquidity by tokenizing their unique assets while maintaining majority ownership, custody, and possession. Ordinary investors can take positions in these assets, and in some cases trade them with no waiting period.

Gretel

Series B in 2021
Gretel Labs, Inc. develops an online platform that helps developers to create and share data. It offers data catalog, automate data exposure detection, and fast data cataloging of streaming data for fun and privacy; synthetics; and transformation, real time transformation, and data firewalling. Gretel Labs, Inc. was formerly known as Gretel, Inc. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Poway, California.

Wildfire Systems

Series A in 2021
Wildfire Systems is dedicated to enhancing organic commerce by providing a white-label monetization platform that allows companies to reward their users through cash back and coupon services. The platform enables businesses to create value for their customers by facilitating loyalty points, rewards, and cash back opportunities. By integrating these features into their partners’ apps and websites, Wildfire makes it simple for users to save money while engaging in e-commerce, ultimately helping businesses monetize their user base effectively.

Wildfire Systems

Series A in 2021
Wildfire Systems is dedicated to enhancing organic commerce by providing a white-label monetization platform that allows companies to reward their users through cash back and coupon services. The platform enables businesses to create value for their customers by facilitating loyalty points, rewards, and cash back opportunities. By integrating these features into their partners’ apps and websites, Wildfire makes it simple for users to save money while engaging in e-commerce, ultimately helping businesses monetize their user base effectively.

RED 6

Series A in 2021
RED 6 INC. is a company based in Santa Monica, California, that specializes in outdoor augmented reality solutions specifically for air combat training. Founded in 2017, it has developed the Airborne Tactical Augmented Reality System (ATARS), which allows real pilots in actual aircraft to engage with synthetically generated adversaries in real time. This innovative platform enhances military training by integrating virtual and constructive elements into real-world environments, enabling pilots and ground operators to detect synthetic threats during high-speed operations. By revolutionizing augmented reality applications for military training, RED 6 aims to improve readiness and operational capabilities for armed forces worldwide.

RED 6

Series A in 2021
RED 6 INC. is a company based in Santa Monica, California, that specializes in outdoor augmented reality solutions specifically for air combat training. Founded in 2017, it has developed the Airborne Tactical Augmented Reality System (ATARS), which allows real pilots in actual aircraft to engage with synthetically generated adversaries in real time. This innovative platform enhances military training by integrating virtual and constructive elements into real-world environments, enabling pilots and ground operators to detect synthetic threats during high-speed operations. By revolutionizing augmented reality applications for military training, RED 6 aims to improve readiness and operational capabilities for armed forces worldwide.

ID.me

Venture Round in 2021
ID.me, Inc. provides a secure identity verification platform that offers identity proofing, authentication, and group affiliation verification solutions for government and various businesses. Founded in 2010 and based in McLean, Virginia, the company enables consumers to verify their identities online, in-person, or through virtual means. Its services include Identity Gateway, which integrates multiple third-party identity providers; Multi-Factor Authentication; Document Verification utilizing machine vision and AI; and Compliance Monitor to ensure regulatory adherence. Additionally, ID.me offers Group Verification to authenticate group affiliations, enabling discounts for targeted segments such as military personnel and students. The platform serves diverse sectors, including public services, healthcare, financial services, retail, and travel, facilitating secure interactions between individuals and organizations. ID.me has gained recognition for its contributions to digital identity solutions, having received a grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce and accolades from various publications.

ID.me

Secondary Market in 2021
ID.me, Inc. provides a secure identity verification platform that offers identity proofing, authentication, and group affiliation verification solutions for government and various businesses. Founded in 2010 and based in McLean, Virginia, the company enables consumers to verify their identities online, in-person, or through virtual means. Its services include Identity Gateway, which integrates multiple third-party identity providers; Multi-Factor Authentication; Document Verification utilizing machine vision and AI; and Compliance Monitor to ensure regulatory adherence. Additionally, ID.me offers Group Verification to authenticate group affiliations, enabling discounts for targeted segments such as military personnel and students. The platform serves diverse sectors, including public services, healthcare, financial services, retail, and travel, facilitating secure interactions between individuals and organizations. ID.me has gained recognition for its contributions to digital identity solutions, having received a grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce and accolades from various publications.

Cart.com

Series A in 2021
Cart.com is an integrated ecommerce platform that supports brands and distributors in enhancing their online operations. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including business planning, merchant financing, order fulfillment, and marketing solutions. By providing these tools, Cart.com enables clients to effectively manage their online businesses, fostering growth and improving the fulfillment of customer commitments. This unified approach to commerce and logistics helps businesses of all sizes scale their operations and increase revenue.

Pacaso

Series B in 2021
Pacaso is a platform that modernizes co-ownership of second homes, making the process of buying and selling more accessible and efficient. It allows prospective buyers to specify their desired location, budget, and anticipated time spent in the property. Pacaso collaborates with real estate agents to help find suitable homes and establishes a professionally managed LLC tailored for co-ownership. Buyers can purchase a share of a home, ensuring access for a designated period each year, while Pacaso temporarily acquires the remaining share before reselling it to qualified buyers. The company manages the property and offers a mobile app to facilitate easy scheduling and coordination among co-owners, effectively reducing the complexities and costs associated with traditional homeownership.

ID.me

Series C in 2021
ID.me, Inc. provides a secure identity verification platform that offers identity proofing, authentication, and group affiliation verification solutions for government and various businesses. Founded in 2010 and based in McLean, Virginia, the company enables consumers to verify their identities online, in-person, or through virtual means. Its services include Identity Gateway, which integrates multiple third-party identity providers; Multi-Factor Authentication; Document Verification utilizing machine vision and AI; and Compliance Monitor to ensure regulatory adherence. Additionally, ID.me offers Group Verification to authenticate group affiliations, enabling discounts for targeted segments such as military personnel and students. The platform serves diverse sectors, including public services, healthcare, financial services, retail, and travel, facilitating secure interactions between individuals and organizations. ID.me has gained recognition for its contributions to digital identity solutions, having received a grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce and accolades from various publications.

Pacaso

Venture Round in 2021
Pacaso is a platform that modernizes co-ownership of second homes, making the process of buying and selling more accessible and efficient. It allows prospective buyers to specify their desired location, budget, and anticipated time spent in the property. Pacaso collaborates with real estate agents to help find suitable homes and establishes a professionally managed LLC tailored for co-ownership. Buyers can purchase a share of a home, ensuring access for a designated period each year, while Pacaso temporarily acquires the remaining share before reselling it to qualified buyers. The company manages the property and offers a mobile app to facilitate easy scheduling and coordination among co-owners, effectively reducing the complexities and costs associated with traditional homeownership.

Copper Labs

Seed Round in 2021
Copper Labs, Inc. is a company based in Boulder, Colorado, that specializes in developing Internet of Things products and services focused on energy monitoring. Founded in 2016, Copper Labs offers a wireless energy monitoring system that enables utilities to access real-time data from electric, gas, and water meters. By utilizing machine learning, the company's technology collects revenue-grade data to generate actionable insights and alerts. These insights help consumers manage their energy use more effectively, especially during peak periods, allowing them to reduce costs and save energy. With a focus on practical value, Copper Labs aims to enhance the engagement between utilities and consumers through its innovative solutions.

RED 6

Venture Round in 2021
RED 6 INC. is a company based in Santa Monica, California, that specializes in outdoor augmented reality solutions specifically for air combat training. Founded in 2017, it has developed the Airborne Tactical Augmented Reality System (ATARS), which allows real pilots in actual aircraft to engage with synthetically generated adversaries in real time. This innovative platform enhances military training by integrating virtual and constructive elements into real-world environments, enabling pilots and ground operators to detect synthetic threats during high-speed operations. By revolutionizing augmented reality applications for military training, RED 6 aims to improve readiness and operational capabilities for armed forces worldwide.

Carta

Secondary Market in 2021
Carta is a transfer agent for private companies that enables seed-stage to pre-IPO companies to manage equity electronically with the participation of their shareholders, employees, auditors, and legal counsel. It digitizes paper stock certificates along with stock options, warrants, and derivatives to create a real-time image of who owns what at a startup. Carta receives funding from a group of investors, including Draper VC, Expansion VC, k9 Ventures, Elefund, Subtraction Capital, Scott Banister, XG Ventures, Kima Ventures, Andy Palmer, and Structure Capital. It was founded by Manu Kumar and Henry Ward in 2012 as eShares, Carta is based in Mountain View, California.

Backtracks

Seed Round in 2021
Backtracks, Inc. is a podcast analytics and hosting platform established in 2016 and based in Austin, Texas. The company provides podcast publishers and advertisers with actionable data and insights that help them refine and target their content more effectively. Backtracks offers verified and standardized analytics compatible with any podcast, a customizable audio player, and continually updated rankings. This enables audio publishers and advertisers to better understand and expand their audience and revenue streams while maintaining user privacy. The team at Backtracks combines extensive technical expertise, having previously worked on significant projects, including Grammy-nominated albums and NASA software, to modernize the podcasting landscape.

RED 6

Convertible Note in 2021
RED 6 INC. is a company based in Santa Monica, California, that specializes in outdoor augmented reality solutions specifically for air combat training. Founded in 2017, it has developed the Airborne Tactical Augmented Reality System (ATARS), which allows real pilots in actual aircraft to engage with synthetically generated adversaries in real time. This innovative platform enhances military training by integrating virtual and constructive elements into real-world environments, enabling pilots and ground operators to detect synthetic threats during high-speed operations. By revolutionizing augmented reality applications for military training, RED 6 aims to improve readiness and operational capabilities for armed forces worldwide.

X2 Performance

Convertible Note in 2021
Advanced Bio Development, Inc. develops, produces, and sells liquid energy supplements. It offers X2 All Natural Energy, a refreshing drink that uses a blend of green and black teas, antioxidants, and pure honey; and X2PERFORMANCE, a natural sports energy product to improve the training and athletic performance. The company’s products are available in lemon, strawberry and kiwi, and raspberry flavors.

Gretel

Venture Round in 2020
Gretel Labs, Inc. develops an online platform that helps developers to create and share data. It offers data catalog, automate data exposure detection, and fast data cataloging of streaming data for fun and privacy; synthetics; and transformation, real time transformation, and data firewalling. Gretel Labs, Inc. was formerly known as Gretel, Inc. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Poway, California.

Transmute

Seed Round in 2020
Transmute Industries, Inc. specializes in digital identity management by developing a platform that streamlines trade documentation through cryptographic verification and traceability. Founded in 2017 and based in Austin, Texas, the company focuses on enhancing customs and border protection for the importation of raw materials such as steel, timber, and diamonds in the United States. By integrating decentralized identifiers, verifiable credentials, and blockchain technology with existing cloud systems, Transmute eliminates the complexities of paper documentation and offers enhanced visibility into supply chains. This innovative approach allows businesses to securely store, share, and verify data, facilitating pre-arrival import processes and improving decision-making with reliable information.

Robinhood

Funding Round in 2020
Robinhood Financial LLC is an online discount stock brokerage based in Menlo Park, California, providing self-directed investors with a platform to trade stocks, options, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and cryptocurrencies without paying commissions. Founded in 2013 by Vladimir Tenev and Baiju Bhatt, the company aims to democratize access to financial markets, making trading more accessible and user-friendly through its mobile application. Robinhood's services include not only equity and cryptocurrency trading but also features like dividend reinvestment, fractional shares, and IPO access. The company generates revenue primarily through transaction-based fees by routing user orders to market makers. As a subsidiary of Robinhood Markets, Inc., it continuously evolves its offerings by integrating proprietary technology into its app-based platform.

Backtracks

Convertible Note in 2020
Backtracks, Inc. is a podcast analytics and hosting platform established in 2016 and based in Austin, Texas. The company provides podcast publishers and advertisers with actionable data and insights that help them refine and target their content more effectively. Backtracks offers verified and standardized analytics compatible with any podcast, a customizable audio player, and continually updated rankings. This enables audio publishers and advertisers to better understand and expand their audience and revenue streams while maintaining user privacy. The team at Backtracks combines extensive technical expertise, having previously worked on significant projects, including Grammy-nominated albums and NASA software, to modernize the podcasting landscape.

Koji

Series A in 2020
Koji is a technology company that has developed a template-based platform enabling users without technical expertise to create interactive content, including memes and games, for social media. The platform allows for the creation of engaging user-generated experiences that can be easily shared across various social platforms, embedded in websites, and sent through messaging services. Founded in 2016 and based in San Diego, California, Koji aims to enhance online interaction by providing tools that facilitate the creation and sharing of interactive posts.

ID.me

Series B in 2020
ID.me, Inc. provides a secure identity verification platform that offers identity proofing, authentication, and group affiliation verification solutions for government and various businesses. Founded in 2010 and based in McLean, Virginia, the company enables consumers to verify their identities online, in-person, or through virtual means. Its services include Identity Gateway, which integrates multiple third-party identity providers; Multi-Factor Authentication; Document Verification utilizing machine vision and AI; and Compliance Monitor to ensure regulatory adherence. Additionally, ID.me offers Group Verification to authenticate group affiliations, enabling discounts for targeted segments such as military personnel and students. The platform serves diverse sectors, including public services, healthcare, financial services, retail, and travel, facilitating secure interactions between individuals and organizations. ID.me has gained recognition for its contributions to digital identity solutions, having received a grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce and accolades from various publications.

Earny

Venture Round in 2020
Earny is your personal assistant who automatically gets you money back on almost every item you buy. Earny finds better prices on items you’ve bought and gets you back the difference. His mission is to give you the confidence to purchase wherever and whenever you want, knowing you will never overpay for an item.

Backtracks

Convertible Note in 2020
Backtracks, Inc. is a podcast analytics and hosting platform established in 2016 and based in Austin, Texas. The company provides podcast publishers and advertisers with actionable data and insights that help them refine and target their content more effectively. Backtracks offers verified and standardized analytics compatible with any podcast, a customizable audio player, and continually updated rankings. This enables audio publishers and advertisers to better understand and expand their audience and revenue streams while maintaining user privacy. The team at Backtracks combines extensive technical expertise, having previously worked on significant projects, including Grammy-nominated albums and NASA software, to modernize the podcasting landscape.

Koji

Series A in 2020
Koji is a technology company that has developed a template-based platform enabling users without technical expertise to create interactive content, including memes and games, for social media. The platform allows for the creation of engaging user-generated experiences that can be easily shared across various social platforms, embedded in websites, and sent through messaging services. Founded in 2016 and based in San Diego, California, Koji aims to enhance online interaction by providing tools that facilitate the creation and sharing of interactive posts.

Zabo

Seed Round in 2020
Zabo is a financial technology company that integrates traditional banking with cryptocurrency services. It offers a comprehensive banking solution that includes checking and savings accounts, a debit card, and direct deposit capabilities. The platform allows users to easily exchange cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin and Ether, directly from their bank accounts. Zabo's application is built on an API framework, enabling seamless connection of cryptocurrency accounts with minimal coding required. Additionally, it supports hardware wallet integration, facilitating the buying, selling, and transferring of cryptocurrencies for its clients.

PlushCare

Series B in 2020
PlushCare, Inc. is a telemedicine provider based in San Francisco, California, established in 2013. The company offers a virtual primary care platform that connects patients with board-certified doctors through video chat. Users can schedule online appointments to receive diagnoses, treatment plans, and prescriptions for a range of medical issues, including chronic conditions and urgent care needs. With a focus on delivering a friendly and personalized healthcare experience, PlushCare has served over 100,000 patients, receiving high ratings for customer satisfaction. The platform also includes services for mental health treatment and has developed at-home testing for Coronavirus.

ProducePay

Convertible Note in 2020
ProducePay is a financing and trading platform that supports the agricultural industry by providing essential financial resources. Originally conceived at Cornell University, the company gained momentum with strong backing from both faculty and students, earning recognition within Cornell’s entrepreneurial community. ProducePay offers farmers immediate access to liquidity and financing, along with real-time data that enhances pricing transparency. The platform connects farmers to crucial industry players, allowing them to access tailored cash flow services that can help expand their businesses sustainably.

Gretel

Seed Round in 2020
Gretel Labs, Inc. develops an online platform that helps developers to create and share data. It offers data catalog, automate data exposure detection, and fast data cataloging of streaming data for fun and privacy; synthetics; and transformation, real time transformation, and data firewalling. Gretel Labs, Inc. was formerly known as Gretel, Inc. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Poway, California.

Field Day

Seed Round in 2019
Field Day was founded in 2015 with the mission to empower multi-unit brands with the knowledge and tools to systemize and structure their local field marketing efforts. We are revolutionizing the way brands discover, activate, and measure local marketing. Field Day’s platform enables a brand to discover local opportunities, activate internal staff or brand ambassadors for local marketing campaigns.

Copper Labs

Seed Round in 2019
Copper Labs, Inc. is a company based in Boulder, Colorado, that specializes in developing Internet of Things products and services focused on energy monitoring. Founded in 2016, Copper Labs offers a wireless energy monitoring system that enables utilities to access real-time data from electric, gas, and water meters. By utilizing machine learning, the company's technology collects revenue-grade data to generate actionable insights and alerts. These insights help consumers manage their energy use more effectively, especially during peak periods, allowing them to reduce costs and save energy. With a focus on practical value, Copper Labs aims to enhance the engagement between utilities and consumers through its innovative solutions.

Nok

Seed Round in 2019
Nok offers a sustainable solution for brands to provide consumers with in-home product tryouts, featuring a delivery service within two hours and no upfront costs. Users can easily purchase or return products through their Nok accounts, facilitating a seamless experience. The service is environmentally friendly and offers partner brands several advantages, such as the ability to attract consumers to try their products before competitors, gather insights into customer perceptions, and optimize marketing strategies with valuable data. Additionally, Nok operates a circular system focused on reverse logistics and multi-channel resale, allowing brands to manage returns effectively and convert them into new revenue streams while maintaining supply chain integrity. This multifaceted approach enhances customer interaction and reduces traditional purchasing barriers, ultimately driving sales and fostering brand loyalty.

Field Day

Seed Round in 2019
Field Day was founded in 2015 with the mission to empower multi-unit brands with the knowledge and tools to systemize and structure their local field marketing efforts. We are revolutionizing the way brands discover, activate, and measure local marketing. Field Day’s platform enables a brand to discover local opportunities, activate internal staff or brand ambassadors for local marketing campaigns.

Gretel

Seed Round in 2019
Gretel Labs, Inc. develops an online platform that helps developers to create and share data. It offers data catalog, automate data exposure detection, and fast data cataloging of streaming data for fun and privacy; synthetics; and transformation, real time transformation, and data firewalling. Gretel Labs, Inc. was formerly known as Gretel, Inc. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Poway, California.

Literati

Series A in 2019
Literati, Inc. is a subscription-based book club service tailored for children ages 0-12 in the United States. Founded in 2016 and based in Austin, Texas, the company offers a variety of themed book clubs, such as Club Neo, Club Sprout, Club Nova, and Club Sage. In addition to its subscription service, Literati provides gifting options, allowing customers to gift books or redeem them for others. The company's innovative approach includes a try-before-you-buy model and curated selections by notable figures, enhancing the reading experience for young audiences. With a focus on fostering a love for literature, Literati aims to engage children and families through thoughtfully curated reading materials.

Threatcare

Seed Round in 2019
Threatcare’s automated Breach and Attack Simulation solutions provide real-time insights and actionable recommendations that enable organizations to build, measure, and maintain strong cybersecurity programs.

Steereo

Venture Round in 2019
Steereo Inc. operates a music discovery platform specifically designed for rideshare drivers. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, the platform allows artists to gain exposure while providing passengers with a means to discover new music during their rides. By broadcasting fresh tracks through an application tailored for rideshare vehicles, Steereo facilitates the marketing of emerging artists and helps them connect with potential fans. The company's services are currently available in New York and Austin, Texas, enhancing the travel experience for both drivers and passengers.

Steereo

Seed Round in 2019
Steereo Inc. operates a music discovery platform specifically designed for rideshare drivers. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, the platform allows artists to gain exposure while providing passengers with a means to discover new music during their rides. By broadcasting fresh tracks through an application tailored for rideshare vehicles, Steereo facilitates the marketing of emerging artists and helps them connect with potential fans. The company's services are currently available in New York and Austin, Texas, enhancing the travel experience for both drivers and passengers.

Shep

Convertible Note in 2019
Shep’s browser extension-based tool provides travel programs with an easy way to capture employee bookings made on consumer travel sites, messaging employees about the travel policy, while capturing those off-channel bookings for the travel team.

PlanetiQ

Series B in 2019
PlanetiQ LLC, established in 2012 and headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, is dedicated to launching satellites that enhance weather forecasting, climate monitoring, and space weather prediction. As the demand for global atmospheric data increases due to rising natural disaster costs and the impacts of climate change, traditional government-funded satellite programs struggle to meet these needs. Aging spacecraft and budget constraints contribute to significant data gaps that hinder accurate monitoring and forecasting of daily weather events, hurricanes, floods, droughts, and long-term climate trends. By addressing these challenges, PlanetiQ aims to provide timely and precise atmospheric data to improve weather and climate models, ultimately benefiting public safety and environmental management.

PreciseTarget

Series A in 2019
PreciseTarget is a data science company helping retailers acquire, engage and reactivate inactive customers. They've taken a programmatic approach, using billions of SKUs and consumer transactions to create the first cross-merchant taste graphs (recommended product sets) for individual customers

Wildfire Systems

Seed Round in 2019
Wildfire Systems is dedicated to enhancing organic commerce by providing a white-label monetization platform that allows companies to reward their users through cash back and coupon services. The platform enables businesses to create value for their customers by facilitating loyalty points, rewards, and cash back opportunities. By integrating these features into their partners’ apps and websites, Wildfire makes it simple for users to save money while engaging in e-commerce, ultimately helping businesses monetize their user base effectively.

Wildlink

Seed Round in 2019
Wildlink is a platform that monetizes social messaging and peer-to-peer communications.

Backtracks

Seed Round in 2019
Backtracks, Inc. is a podcast analytics and hosting platform established in 2016 and based in Austin, Texas. The company provides podcast publishers and advertisers with actionable data and insights that help them refine and target their content more effectively. Backtracks offers verified and standardized analytics compatible with any podcast, a customizable audio player, and continually updated rankings. This enables audio publishers and advertisers to better understand and expand their audience and revenue streams while maintaining user privacy. The team at Backtracks combines extensive technical expertise, having previously worked on significant projects, including Grammy-nominated albums and NASA software, to modernize the podcasting landscape.

Literati

Venture Round in 2019
Literati, Inc. is a subscription-based book club service tailored for children ages 0-12 in the United States. Founded in 2016 and based in Austin, Texas, the company offers a variety of themed book clubs, such as Club Neo, Club Sprout, Club Nova, and Club Sage. In addition to its subscription service, Literati provides gifting options, allowing customers to gift books or redeem them for others. The company's innovative approach includes a try-before-you-buy model and curated selections by notable figures, enhancing the reading experience for young audiences. With a focus on fostering a love for literature, Literati aims to engage children and families through thoughtfully curated reading materials.

Literati

Venture Round in 2019
Literati, Inc. is a subscription-based book club service tailored for children ages 0-12 in the United States. Founded in 2016 and based in Austin, Texas, the company offers a variety of themed book clubs, such as Club Neo, Club Sprout, Club Nova, and Club Sage. In addition to its subscription service, Literati provides gifting options, allowing customers to gift books or redeem them for others. The company's innovative approach includes a try-before-you-buy model and curated selections by notable figures, enhancing the reading experience for young audiences. With a focus on fostering a love for literature, Literati aims to engage children and families through thoughtfully curated reading materials.

Koji

Seed Round in 2019
Koji is a technology company that has developed a template-based platform enabling users without technical expertise to create interactive content, including memes and games, for social media. The platform allows for the creation of engaging user-generated experiences that can be easily shared across various social platforms, embedded in websites, and sent through messaging services. Founded in 2016 and based in San Diego, California, Koji aims to enhance online interaction by providing tools that facilitate the creation and sharing of interactive posts.

RED 6

Seed Round in 2019
RED 6 INC. is a company based in Santa Monica, California, that specializes in outdoor augmented reality solutions specifically for air combat training. Founded in 2017, it has developed the Airborne Tactical Augmented Reality System (ATARS), which allows real pilots in actual aircraft to engage with synthetically generated adversaries in real time. This innovative platform enhances military training by integrating virtual and constructive elements into real-world environments, enabling pilots and ground operators to detect synthetic threats during high-speed operations. By revolutionizing augmented reality applications for military training, RED 6 aims to improve readiness and operational capabilities for armed forces worldwide.

eTailPet

Seed Round in 2019
ETailPet facilitates online sales by creating custom online stores for independent pet retailers. eTailPet is a full-service eCom solution for independent pet retail, providing a digital storefront. The company was founded in 2018 and based in Los Angeles, California.

PlushCare

Series B in 2019
PlushCare, Inc. is a telemedicine provider based in San Francisco, California, established in 2013. The company offers a virtual primary care platform that connects patients with board-certified doctors through video chat. Users can schedule online appointments to receive diagnoses, treatment plans, and prescriptions for a range of medical issues, including chronic conditions and urgent care needs. With a focus on delivering a friendly and personalized healthcare experience, PlushCare has served over 100,000 patients, receiving high ratings for customer satisfaction. The platform also includes services for mental health treatment and has developed at-home testing for Coronavirus.

Koji

Seed Round in 2019
Koji is a technology company that has developed a template-based platform enabling users without technical expertise to create interactive content, including memes and games, for social media. The platform allows for the creation of engaging user-generated experiences that can be easily shared across various social platforms, embedded in websites, and sent through messaging services. Founded in 2016 and based in San Diego, California, Koji aims to enhance online interaction by providing tools that facilitate the creation and sharing of interactive posts.

Shep

Convertible Note in 2018
Shep’s browser extension-based tool provides travel programs with an easy way to capture employee bookings made on consumer travel sites, messaging employees about the travel policy, while capturing those off-channel bookings for the travel team.

Prefix

Convertible Note in 2018
PreFix Inc. is a preventive maintenance service provider based in Austin, Texas, focusing on a range of household systems including appliances, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems. Established in 2013, the company offers various services such as flushing sediment from water heaters, cleaning dryer vents, inspecting toilets for leaks, maintaining ovens, and ensuring the cleanliness of AC drain lines. Additionally, PreFix addresses issues like unclogging drains, sanitizing dishwashers, and checking smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. By servicing both homeowners and landlords, PreFix aims to alleviate maintenance worries and help clients save 30-50% on annual maintenance costs.

MyCollected

Seed Round in 2018
MyCollected, Inc. develops an application software. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Santa Monica, California.

Parking Panda

Seed Round in 2018
Parking Panda Corp. operates a community marketplace for parking in North America, allowing parking space owners to rent out underutilized spots to drivers through its mobile application. The platform enables users to search for, compare, and reserve guaranteed parking in over 40 cities. Additionally, Parking Panda provides a suite of parking management tools that address common industry challenges, including on-site payment processing, inventory tracking, and ticket creation. The company also offers PandaScan, a cloud-based solution that integrates hardware scanning technology with its digital parking services. Founded in 2011 and based in Baltimore, Maryland, Parking Panda became a subsidiary of SpotHero Inc. in 2017.

Yonder

Series A in 2018
Yonder is defining the authentic internet category. We believe in the internet and are still sold on its promise to democratize the flow of information. Our mission is to add cultural context to every piece of information as it moves across the internet. Without that context, information is dehumanized. This leads to fake accounts, fake news, and disinformation. We do not want to live in a world of information gatekeeping, mistrust, and close mindedness.

Koji

Convertible Note in 2018
Koji is a technology company that has developed a template-based platform enabling users without technical expertise to create interactive content, including memes and games, for social media. The platform allows for the creation of engaging user-generated experiences that can be easily shared across various social platforms, embedded in websites, and sent through messaging services. Founded in 2016 and based in San Diego, California, Koji aims to enhance online interaction by providing tools that facilitate the creation and sharing of interactive posts.

Olive

Series D in 2018
Olive AI, Inc. specializes in artificial intelligence and robotic process automation solutions tailored for healthcare organizations. The company provides an AI-as-a-Service platform designed to streamline various workflows, including claim status checks, account updates, and prior authorizations. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Olive aims to alleviate the burden of repetitive, high-volume tasks through automation, allowing healthcare professionals to focus on more complex responsibilities that require human creativity and empathy. Originally established as CrossChx, Inc., the company rebranded to Olive AI, Inc. in July 2018, reflecting its commitment to enhancing operational efficiency in the healthcare sector.

Catalog

Seed Round in 2018
Catalog is a Los Angeles-based company that specializes in producing original visual content for online brands. The platform allows brands to request a specific quantity of photos and videos, tailored to their desired style and aesthetic. By employing a combination of independent visual artists and advanced technology, Catalog automates the entire content creation process, from conceptualization to final production. This includes managing photographers, stylists, models, and editors, as well as handling logistics such as location, props, and legal compliance. The company's innovative approach enables businesses of all sizes to effectively and affordably tell their stories through high-quality visual content.

ProducePay

Series B in 2018
ProducePay is a financing and trading platform that supports the agricultural industry by providing essential financial resources. Originally conceived at Cornell University, the company gained momentum with strong backing from both faculty and students, earning recognition within Cornell’s entrepreneurial community. ProducePay offers farmers immediate access to liquidity and financing, along with real-time data that enhances pricing transparency. The platform connects farmers to crucial industry players, allowing them to access tailored cash flow services that can help expand their businesses sustainably.

Pray

Series A in 2018
Pray.com is a social impact company based in the United States that focuses on fostering faith and community through its mobile application and website. The platform enables users to create and share prayers, access daily prayer plans, and engage with inspirational content from faith leaders and their peers. By offering faith-based social networking tools, Pray.com aims to cultivate a supportive environment where individuals can connect, grow their faith, and leave a positive legacy. The company's mission emphasizes the importance of empathy and community support, appealing to a diverse audience that includes both traditional prayer practitioners and those who seek to promote compassion and understanding in the world.

Fair

Series A in 2018
Fair is a car leasing company based in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2016. It offers a mobile application that simplifies the vehicle leasing process, allowing users to shop for, get approved for, and pay for a car using only their driver's license and bank account. By pioneering the car-as-a-service concept, Fair provides customers with the freedom to choose their vehicle and the flexibility to lease it for as long as desired, without the long-term commitments associated with traditional financing or leasing options. This innovative approach aims to enhance access to personal mobility for a wide range of consumers.

Field Day

Convertible Note in 2018
Field Day was founded in 2015 with the mission to empower multi-unit brands with the knowledge and tools to systemize and structure their local field marketing efforts. We are revolutionizing the way brands discover, activate, and measure local marketing. Field Day’s platform enables a brand to discover local opportunities, activate internal staff or brand ambassadors for local marketing campaigns.

Shep

Seed Round in 2018
Shep’s browser extension-based tool provides travel programs with an easy way to capture employee bookings made on consumer travel sites, messaging employees about the travel policy, while capturing those off-channel bookings for the travel team.

Shep

Seed Round in 2018
Shep’s browser extension-based tool provides travel programs with an easy way to capture employee bookings made on consumer travel sites, messaging employees about the travel policy, while capturing those off-channel bookings for the travel team.

Pray

Seed Round in 2018
Pray.com is a social impact company based in the United States that focuses on fostering faith and community through its mobile application and website. The platform enables users to create and share prayers, access daily prayer plans, and engage with inspirational content from faith leaders and their peers. By offering faith-based social networking tools, Pray.com aims to cultivate a supportive environment where individuals can connect, grow their faith, and leave a positive legacy. The company's mission emphasizes the importance of empathy and community support, appealing to a diverse audience that includes both traditional prayer practitioners and those who seek to promote compassion and understanding in the world.

Yonder

Seed Round in 2018
Yonder is defining the authentic internet category. We believe in the internet and are still sold on its promise to democratize the flow of information. Our mission is to add cultural context to every piece of information as it moves across the internet. Without that context, information is dehumanized. This leads to fake accounts, fake news, and disinformation. We do not want to live in a world of information gatekeeping, mistrust, and close mindedness.

Reachify

Seed Round in 2018
Reachify Inc. operates a software buying platform designed to assist enterprise brands in making informed software investment decisions. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of tools that provides brands with access to vetted technology solutions across various categories, competitive insights, and market intelligence. It enables users to discover what competitors are using, compare vendors, and access category reports. Additionally, Reachify supports technology vendors by allowing them to update their customer listings and company information. Founded in 2015 by Cindy Lincks, who has significant experience in the ecommerce and software evaluation sectors, Reachify aims to streamline the complexities of the $620 billion enterprise software industry. The company's offerings include ShortList for Buyers, which helps brands identify reliable technology options, and Sales Acceleration Tools for Vendors, which enhance the sales process through buyer insights. Reachify is headquartered in New York City and is backed by prominent investors.

Threatcare

Seed Round in 2018
Threatcare’s automated Breach and Attack Simulation solutions provide real-time insights and actionable recommendations that enable organizations to build, measure, and maintain strong cybersecurity programs.

Fair

Seed Round in 2017
Fair is a car leasing company based in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2016. It offers a mobile application that simplifies the vehicle leasing process, allowing users to shop for, get approved for, and pay for a car using only their driver's license and bank account. By pioneering the car-as-a-service concept, Fair provides customers with the freedom to choose their vehicle and the flexibility to lease it for as long as desired, without the long-term commitments associated with traditional financing or leasing options. This innovative approach aims to enhance access to personal mobility for a wide range of consumers.

Wonder

Series A in 2017
Wonder is a gaming company focused on creating an all-in-one gaming platform for Android mobile devices. The platform enables users to play, stream, and share games seamlessly across various devices, thereby enhancing the overall gaming experience. In addition to its software solutions, Wonder is also involved in developing VR-ready gaming hardware. Currently, the company operates in stealth mode, suggesting that it is in the early stages of development and may be working on innovative features or products.

ClassPass

Series C in 2017
ClassPass Inc. provides an online fitness class booking service. It offers an online subscription service that provides access to a network of boutique fitness studios and gyms, including cycling, Pilates, yoga, strength training, dance, martial arts, and more. ClassPass Inc. was formerly known as Classtivity Inc. and changed its name to ClassPass Inc. in March 2014. The company was incorporated in 2011 and is based in New York, New York. It has locations in North America, Europe, Asia, and the Oceania.

ID.me

Series B in 2017
ID.me, Inc. provides a secure identity verification platform that offers identity proofing, authentication, and group affiliation verification solutions for government and various businesses. Founded in 2010 and based in McLean, Virginia, the company enables consumers to verify their identities online, in-person, or through virtual means. Its services include Identity Gateway, which integrates multiple third-party identity providers; Multi-Factor Authentication; Document Verification utilizing machine vision and AI; and Compliance Monitor to ensure regulatory adherence. Additionally, ID.me offers Group Verification to authenticate group affiliations, enabling discounts for targeted segments such as military personnel and students. The platform serves diverse sectors, including public services, healthcare, financial services, retail, and travel, facilitating secure interactions between individuals and organizations. ID.me has gained recognition for its contributions to digital identity solutions, having received a grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce and accolades from various publications.

Wonder

Series A in 2017
Wonder is a gaming company focused on creating an all-in-one gaming platform for Android mobile devices. The platform enables users to play, stream, and share games seamlessly across various devices, thereby enhancing the overall gaming experience. In addition to its software solutions, Wonder is also involved in developing VR-ready gaming hardware. Currently, the company operates in stealth mode, suggesting that it is in the early stages of development and may be working on innovative features or products.

ProducePay

Series A in 2017
ProducePay is a financing and trading platform that supports the agricultural industry by providing essential financial resources. Originally conceived at Cornell University, the company gained momentum with strong backing from both faculty and students, earning recognition within Cornell’s entrepreneurial community. ProducePay offers farmers immediate access to liquidity and financing, along with real-time data that enhances pricing transparency. The platform connects farmers to crucial industry players, allowing them to access tailored cash flow services that can help expand their businesses sustainably.

ID.me

Series B in 2017
ID.me, Inc. provides a secure identity verification platform that offers identity proofing, authentication, and group affiliation verification solutions for government and various businesses. Founded in 2010 and based in McLean, Virginia, the company enables consumers to verify their identities online, in-person, or through virtual means. Its services include Identity Gateway, which integrates multiple third-party identity providers; Multi-Factor Authentication; Document Verification utilizing machine vision and AI; and Compliance Monitor to ensure regulatory adherence. Additionally, ID.me offers Group Verification to authenticate group affiliations, enabling discounts for targeted segments such as military personnel and students. The platform serves diverse sectors, including public services, healthcare, financial services, retail, and travel, facilitating secure interactions between individuals and organizations. ID.me has gained recognition for its contributions to digital identity solutions, having received a grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce and accolades from various publications.

Fair

Series A in 2017
Fair is a car leasing company based in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2016. It offers a mobile application that simplifies the vehicle leasing process, allowing users to shop for, get approved for, and pay for a car using only their driver's license and bank account. By pioneering the car-as-a-service concept, Fair provides customers with the freedom to choose their vehicle and the flexibility to lease it for as long as desired, without the long-term commitments associated with traditional financing or leasing options. This innovative approach aims to enhance access to personal mobility for a wide range of consumers.

Ampsy

Seed Round in 2017
Ampsy is a platform specializing in social aggregation tools that allow brands to compile and curate their most engaging social content into visually appealing formats. By utilizing Ampsy's services, brands can create and launch campaigns within minutes, embedding them on various platforms with a simple line of code. This capability enhances fan engagement and increases the time users spend on a brand's site, effectively addressing challenges in customer acquisition and retention. Ampsy has gained recognition for its innovative technology, being named a finalist at the 2014 SXSW Accelerator and highlighted as one of the most interesting technologies at the event by the IPG Media Lab.

Ampsy

Seed Round in 2017
Ampsy is a platform specializing in social aggregation tools that allow brands to compile and curate their most engaging social content into visually appealing formats. By utilizing Ampsy's services, brands can create and launch campaigns within minutes, embedding them on various platforms with a simple line of code. This capability enhances fan engagement and increases the time users spend on a brand's site, effectively addressing challenges in customer acquisition and retention. Ampsy has gained recognition for its innovative technology, being named a finalist at the 2014 SXSW Accelerator and highlighted as one of the most interesting technologies at the event by the IPG Media Lab.

Prefix

Convertible Note in 2017
PreFix Inc. is a preventive maintenance service provider based in Austin, Texas, focusing on a range of household systems including appliances, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems. Established in 2013, the company offers various services such as flushing sediment from water heaters, cleaning dryer vents, inspecting toilets for leaks, maintaining ovens, and ensuring the cleanliness of AC drain lines. Additionally, PreFix addresses issues like unclogging drains, sanitizing dishwashers, and checking smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. By servicing both homeowners and landlords, PreFix aims to alleviate maintenance worries and help clients save 30-50% on annual maintenance costs.
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