Nelstone Ventures

Nelstone Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2013 and located in New York, New York. Founded by Rich Nelson, the firm specializes in investing in technology companies across various stages of development. Its investment focus encompasses consumer internet, enterprise software, gaming, healthcare, and technology-enabled business-to-business sectors. Nelstone Ventures aims to support innovative companies that leverage technology to drive growth and improve efficiencies.

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Symmetry Systems

Series A in 2021
Symmetry Systems, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in San Mateo, California, that develops a platform focused on data security. Founded in 2015, the company offers solutions such as Data Store and Object Security (DSOS) and Symmetry DataGuard. These products provide comprehensive visibility and unified access control over data assets, regardless of their storage location. The platform is designed to safeguard cloud-based systems and can operate seamlessly in on-premise and hybrid cloud environments. By integrating with compliance tools, Symmetry Systems enables clients to maintain data security and compliance, even in challenging circumstances like insider threats or the complexities arising from remote work.

Fabriq

Venture Round in 2021
Fabriq is a company based in Denver, Colorado, founded in 2019, that focuses on enhancing social wellness through its online application, fab-rik. This tool is designed to help users prioritize and maintain connections with important individuals in their lives, free from the distractions of traditional social media. The application offers features such as customizable groups, notes, reminders, and goal-setting for daily activities, including steps, calorie intake, and screen time. By providing touch-base timers and tracking capabilities, Fabriq aims to assist users in strengthening their relationships and improving their overall social health.

Octane AI

Venture Round in 2020
Octane AI, Inc. is a company that specializes in conversational marketing automation for e-commerce businesses. Founded in 2016 and based in Irvine, California, it offers a comprehensive platform that enables merchants to create engaging quizzes, collect data, and utilize personalized automation through Facebook Messenger and SMS. The platform is designed to enhance customer engagement by allowing users to build chatbots that can perform various functions, including content delivery, customer service, and product showcasing. Octane AI is particularly popular among Shopify brands, with over 1,000 merchants relying on its services to personalize customer journeys and improve conversion rates. The company operates remotely and is supported by notable Silicon Valley investors, emphasizing its commitment to innovation in social media marketing and customer interaction.

Palantir Technologies

Corporate Round in 2020
Palantir Technologies Inc. is a data analytics company that develops platforms for integrating, managing, and analyzing large volumes of information for public institutions, commercial enterprises, and non-profit organizations globally. Its primary products include Palantir Gotham, tailored for government applications, and Palantir Foundry, designed for commercial clients. These platforms facilitate collaboration among analysts and enable comprehensive data analysis across various sectors, including healthcare, finance, defense, and law enforcement. Palantir’s solutions address issues such as fraud detection, crisis response, cybersecurity, and disaster preparedness. Founded in 2003 in Denver, Colorado, the company is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, and has established strategic partnerships with clients like United Airlines.

Kangaroo

Venture Round in 2020
Kangaroo is an electronics company specializing in home security systems that are designed to be simple, affordable, and app-enabled. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York, the company aims to enhance safety by providing flexible security solutions that alert users to potential theft or external intrusions. Their self-contained alarm devices notify homeowners instantly of unwanted intrusions, ensuring that proper authorities can be informed if necessary. Additionally, Kangaroo prioritizes data security and privacy, taking extra measures to protect user information while striving to create a safer living environment.

Petal

Series C in 2020
Petal Card, Inc. is a credit card company focused on providing financial access to individuals without traditional credit histories, such as students and immigrants. Founded in 2015 and based in New York, the company utilizes machine learning to analyze users' digital financial records, allowing for cash flow underwriting as an alternative to conventional credit scoring. This innovative approach enables Petal to offer higher credit limits and lower rates compared to competing credit cards. The company's flagship product, the Petal Visa, is designed to promote responsible spending and credit-building, accompanied by a user-friendly digital application for managing payments. Petal aims to make credit more honest, simple, and accessible, fostering a financial environment that encourages users to succeed.

Woolsey Pharmaceuticals

Venture Round in 2020
Woolsey Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a pharmaceutical company focused on developing and manufacturing fasudil hydrochloride, a drug aimed at treating neurodegenerative diseases. Established in 2019, the company is headquartered in New York, New York. Woolsey Pharmaceuticals aims to innovate treatment methods for challenging diseases, facilitating the rapid delivery of effective medicines to improve health outcomes for patients globally.

Optimus Ride

Series B in 2019
Optimus Ride is a self-driving vehicle company based in Boston, Massachusetts, that focuses on developing technologies for efficient, sustainable, and equitable mobility systems. As a spinoff from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the company leverages over 30 years of interdisciplinary research in self-driving technologies, electric vehicles, and mobility-on-demand systems. Its technology integrates advancements in sensor fusion, mapping, computer vision, and machine learning, tailored for geofenced environments. The team comprises individuals with extensive industrial and entrepreneurial experience in areas such as manufacturing robotics, urban design, and shared vehicle fleet management, enabling diverse applications ranging from commercial vessel operations to transit solutions.

Mint House

Series A in 2019
Mint House is a start-up hospitality company that disrupts the traditional hotel model. The company offers rentals with spacious units with full-service kitchens, pre-arrival fridge stocking, and no-hassle keyless entry, among other features, enabling business travelers to book affordable homes in prime locations. It provides a unique experience that offers the feel of a high-end hotel, with all the comforts and conveniences of a home, all packaged and delivered via technology. Financed and advised by seasoned hospitality executives including the former CEO of Starwood Hotels, President of St. Regis, and CEO of Travelocity, Mint House is in hyper-growth mode expanding around the country and opening new markets every several months. The company is headquartered in New York and operates in multiple locations across the United States. It was founded in January 2017.

Optimus Ride

Venture Round in 2019
Optimus Ride is a self-driving vehicle company based in Boston, Massachusetts, that focuses on developing technologies for efficient, sustainable, and equitable mobility systems. As a spinoff from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the company leverages over 30 years of interdisciplinary research in self-driving technologies, electric vehicles, and mobility-on-demand systems. Its technology integrates advancements in sensor fusion, mapping, computer vision, and machine learning, tailored for geofenced environments. The team comprises individuals with extensive industrial and entrepreneurial experience in areas such as manufacturing robotics, urban design, and shared vehicle fleet management, enabling diverse applications ranging from commercial vessel operations to transit solutions.

Journey Live

Seed Round in 2018
Journey Meditation, Inc. specializes in providing a meditation application aimed at individuals and organizations. The company offers the Journey LIVE app, which features group meditation led by live instructors through real-time classes accessible to the public. Users can participate in scheduled video live streams throughout the day, guided by teachers from diverse backgrounds and meditation styles. Founded in 2015 by Stephen Sokoler, Journey Meditation is headquartered in New York, New York. The application is designed to make meditation relatable and accessible to a broad audience, incorporating six impactful Life Lessons to enhance the overall experience.

Process Street

Seed Round in 2018
Process Street is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform established in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California. It enables non-technical teams to create and manage efficient workflows without the need for coding. The platform focuses on documenting, tracking, automating, and optimizing human-centric processes, allowing businesses to take control of their operations. By facilitating the creation of API-driven workflows, Process Street simplifies the management of recurring tasks and checklists, while enhancing collaboration among team members. This approach empowers organizations to streamline their business processes and improve overall efficiency.

Smartcat

Series A in 2018
Smartcat Platform Inc. offers a comprehensive platform designed to connect linguists, companies, and agencies, facilitating the on-demand translation of diverse content into multiple languages. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with additional operations in Moscow, Russia, and Limassol, Cyprus, Smartcat serves various sectors, including translation companies, businesses, game localization services, freelancers, and educational institutions. The platform integrates a collaborative workflow solution with a network of translation professionals, enhancing efficiency in the translation process and promoting satisfaction among both customers and vendors. By leveraging technology, Smartcat aims to optimize the language industry and streamline translation delivery.

Journey Live

Seed Round in 2018
Journey Meditation, Inc. specializes in providing a meditation application aimed at individuals and organizations. The company offers the Journey LIVE app, which features group meditation led by live instructors through real-time classes accessible to the public. Users can participate in scheduled video live streams throughout the day, guided by teachers from diverse backgrounds and meditation styles. Founded in 2015 by Stephen Sokoler, Journey Meditation is headquartered in New York, New York. The application is designed to make meditation relatable and accessible to a broad audience, incorporating six impactful Life Lessons to enhance the overall experience.

Glamcam

Seed Round in 2018
Provider of a live-streaming beauty application intended to connect makeup community worldwide in real time. The company's application offers makeup tutorials and helps users in choosing cosmetics suited for their skin type.

Manus Bio

Series A in 2017
Manus Bio Inc. recreates plant processes in microorganisms to produce natural ingredients through fermentation. The company’s microbial platform converts sugar sources into ingredients with applications, such as flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, cosmetics, vitamins, pharmaceuticals, and agricultural chemicals. It merges metabolic engineering, protein engineering, and systems biology technologies to generate microbes that produce various plant-based ingredients. The company has a strategic partnership with BBGI Public Company Limited. Manus Bio Inc. was formerly known as Manus Biosynthesis, Inc. and changed its name to Manus Bio Inc. in June 2018. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It has manufacturing facilities in Cambridge, Massachusetts; and Augusta, Georgia.

True Link

Series A in 2017
True Link Financial, Inc. is a financial services firm based in San Francisco, California, established in 2012. The company focuses on providing solutions for vulnerable populations, including people with disabilities, older adults, and individuals in recovery. True Link offers Visa prepaid cards designed to protect users from financial exploitation and fraud, allowing families and professionals to monitor and manage their loved ones' finances effectively. Additionally, the firm provides investment management services, including personalized retirement plans aimed at ensuring stable income throughout retirement. Its software platform supports various functions such as budgeting, disbursements, record keeping, and reporting, catering to conservators, guardians, attorneys, and trust companies. True Link's mission is to enhance the independence and quality of life for its clients while safeguarding their financial well-being.

Via

Series D in 2017
Via Transportation Inc. develops innovative public mobility solutions that enhance on-demand and pre-scheduled transit services. Established in 2012 and headquartered in New York, the company serves a diverse range of clients, including public transit agencies, cities, universities, corporations, school districts, and bus and rail operators globally. Via's technology transforms traditional public transit systems into dynamic, on-demand networks, enabling passengers to connect with others traveling in the same direction through its mobile app. This approach allows riders to share premium vehicles, optimizing transportation efficiency. The company's platform operates in both the United States and Europe, including a joint venture with Mercedes-Benz Vans, and is utilized through various partnerships with public transportation agencies and private transit operators, integrating seamlessly with existing transit infrastructure.

MeetMindful

Seed Round in 2017
MeetMindful, Inc. is an online dating platform designed for individuals who prioritize health, well-being, and mindfulness in their lives. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the platform connects like-minded singles, fostering a community that encourages personal growth and intentional living. In addition to matchmaking, MeetMindful provides users with access to conscious dating resources and relationship advice from experts, promoting a holistic approach to forming meaningful connections. The platform aims to enrich users' lives by creating opportunities for exploration, learning, and authentic relationships.

Firstleaf

Series A in 2017
Firstleaf, a premier wine service launched by Penrose Hill, Limited, offers customers exclusive access to small-batch wines by eliminating the middleman. Founded in 2015 in Napa, California, Firstleaf operates under a subscription-based model that customizes wine shipments according to individual preferences, schedules, and budgets. The service empowers consumers to explore and enjoy wines tailored to their tastes. In partnership with Time Inc., Firstleaf leverages a diverse range of marketing channels and a broad subscriber base to enhance its reach and visibility in the competitive wine market. Through its innovative approach, Firstleaf aims to transform the wine experience for its members.

EquipmentShare

Series B in 2017
EquipmentShare provides online construction equipment rental services, catering primarily to contractors. The company offers a wide range of equipment, including aerial work platforms, power tools, vehicles and trailers, and various specialized machinery for agriculture, landscaping, and construction tasks. Founded in 2014 and based in Columbia, Missouri, EquipmentShare has expanded its presence with additional locations in the United States and New Zealand. The company also develops proprietary technology to enhance productivity in the commercial construction sector, providing tools for fleet management that include insurance verification, background checks, and payment processing. This technology enables contractors to make informed decisions about equipment and fleet management, promoting a more connected and efficient job site.

Happie

Seed Round in 2016
Tech Enabled Recruitment Marketing and Services

Dil Mil

Seed Round in 2016
Dil Mil is a rapidly growing matchmaking application designed for South Asian expatriates, aimed at modernizing the traditional arranged marriage model. By addressing privacy and usability concerns associated with conventional solutions, Dil Mil attracts over 1,000 new users daily and experiences substantial month-over-month growth in both users and revenue. The platform utilizes proprietary machine learning and artificial intelligence algorithms to facilitate meaningful connections among users seeking serious relationships. It prioritizes user safety and provides streamlined support, ensuring a reliable and private matchmaking experience. With a dedicated team of experienced engineers and advisors, Dil Mil is focused on delivering effective matchmaking services while leveraging advanced technology to optimize the user experience.

SchoolMint

Series A in 2016
SchoolMint is a cloud-based platform designed to streamline student enrollment and school choice for PreK-12 education systems globally. Founded in 2013, the company has served over 6,000 schools, offering solutions that encompass student registration management, application processing, lottery systems, and digital document submissions. SchoolMint's services are accessible via both web and mobile, facilitating a user-friendly experience for school staff and families. The platform integrates seamlessly with various student information systems (SIS), transforming the admissions process into a simpler and more secure experience.

Aaptiv

Seed Round in 2016
Aaptiv Inc. is a digital health company that specializes in an audio-based fitness application providing personalized training sessions. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, the company offers a diverse range of workouts, including running, indoor cycling, and yoga, all delivered through a format that pairs expert trainer guidance with motivating music. This approach allows users to engage in fitness activities whenever and wherever they choose, enhancing their ability to achieve personal fitness goals. Aaptiv has garnered over 230,000 paying members who have collectively completed more than 20 million classes since the platform's inception. In addition to its mobile application, Aaptiv also sells fitness apparel and accessories online, further expanding its presence in the fitness industry.

MeUndies

Series B in 2015
MeUndies, Inc. is a manufacturer and distributor of underwear and loungewear for both men and women, offering a diverse product range that includes cheeky briefs, thongs, boxer briefs, bras, loungewear, and socks. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the company targets Gen Z and millennial consumers with a focus on comfort, creativity, and self-expression. MeUndies is recognized for its commitment to inclusivity and body positivity, along with its cause-marketing platform, MeUndies Gives. Customers can shop for products individually or through a membership program that provides discounted pricing and early access to new product drops. The company has successfully sold over nine million pairs of underwear and continues to innovate within the subscription market, emphasizing community and customer relationships. Its direct-to-consumer model allows for various purchasing options, including singles, packs, and monthly memberships, enabling customers to enjoy fashionable and comfortable apparel at affordable prices.

Dil Mil

Seed Round in 2015
Dil Mil is a rapidly growing matchmaking application designed for South Asian expatriates, aimed at modernizing the traditional arranged marriage model. By addressing privacy and usability concerns associated with conventional solutions, Dil Mil attracts over 1,000 new users daily and experiences substantial month-over-month growth in both users and revenue. The platform utilizes proprietary machine learning and artificial intelligence algorithms to facilitate meaningful connections among users seeking serious relationships. It prioritizes user safety and provides streamlined support, ensuring a reliable and private matchmaking experience. With a dedicated team of experienced engineers and advisors, Dil Mil is focused on delivering effective matchmaking services while leveraging advanced technology to optimize the user experience.

Apostrophe

Seed Round in 2015
YoDerm is a health and wellness startup in US that offers oline dermatology. The treatment of certain visual conditions are easily diagnosed through images. Conditions such as acne, rosacea, anti-aging, or eyelash thinning can be safely and legally treated online. Receive treatment from our U.S. board certified dermatologists at your convenience, without the hassle of waiting weeks for an appointment or traveling to the doctor’s office.

Ticketbis

Series E in 2015
Ticketbis is a ticket marketplace that allows users to buy and sell tickets for a variety of events, including concerts, festivals, theater performances, and sporting events. Founded in December 2009 by Jon Uriarte and Ander Michelena, the company is headquartered in Madrid, Spain, and serves over one million customers globally. Ticketbis has expanded its operations to multiple countries, including Italy, Portugal, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, India, Japan, and New Zealand, facilitating access to events worldwide.

Coinbase

Series C in 2015
Coinbase, Inc. is an online platform that enables merchants, consumers, and traders to buy, sell, and store digital currencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, Coinbase provides various products and services, such as a user-friendly website for transactions, digital wallets, and merchant payment processing tools. The platform allows users to connect their bank accounts to facilitate the buying and selling of cryptocurrencies. Additionally, Coinbase Ventures serves as the company's investment arm, focusing on early-stage startups in the cryptocurrency and blockchain sectors. With a mission to create an open financial system for the world, Coinbase has positioned itself as a significant player in the digital currency market.

Carta

Series A in 2015
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.

ClinOne

Seed Round in 2015
ClinOne, Inc. specializes in developing a mobile software application that enhances the management of clinical trials by providing critical information and improving communication among investigators and research staff. Established in 2013 and headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado, the company’s platform facilitates the transition of clinical research into a mobile environment, thereby enhancing interaction between researchers and patients. ClinOne offers a comprehensive suite of mobile technologies that centralizes research efforts and efficiently delivers essential clinical trial content to the appropriate participants. The platform supports day-to-day engagement among clinicians, academic researchers, drug developers, and patients, ultimately aiming to advance the progress of drug and medical device trials. Notable clients include Array Biopharma, Genentech, Actelion, Takeda, and Boston Scientific.

Verbling

Seed Round in 2014
Verbling, Inc. is an online platform that connects language learners with professional teachers through video chat, facilitating personalized language lessons. Founded in 2011 and based in Palo Alto, California, Verbling's mission is to empower individuals worldwide to achieve fluency in foreign languages. The platform allows users to interact directly with vetted teachers, who are available around the clock across various time zones. Verbling maintains high standards for its educators, resulting in an average student rating of 4.9 out of 5. As of January 2020, Verbling operates as a subsidiary of Busuu Limited, enhancing its reach in the e-learning space.

Brainscape

Seed Round in 2014
Brainscape is an adaptive mobile education platform that is changing the way people study just about any subject. Founded by cognitive neuroscientists, engineers, data junkies, and executives from the education industry, Brainscape is building the foundations of a comprehensive "knowledge graph" that is helping people learn nearly any topic more efficiently. Brainscape allows professors, thought leaders, and top students to create "smart flashcards" in the Brainscape format and share them within their schools, organizations, and the rest of the world. Brainscape is already installed on several million iOS devices across the K-12, higher ed, corporate training, and lifelong learner markets. The team has developed a successful freemium SaaS revenue model that allows power users to purchase access to advanced content and features. Brainscape's ultimate goal is to map the world of knowledge into bite-sized, learnable chunks -- an initiative it calls the Knowledge Genome Project.

Wove

Seed Round in 2014
Wove Technologies, Inc. specializes in developing customized software solutions that facilitate inter-brand collaboration, enabling companies to expand their customer bases through partnerships. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California, Wove aims to create the world's largest network for marketing partnerships, allowing trusted brands to connect and share access to each other's loyal customers while ensuring consumer privacy is maintained. The company leverages AI-powered recommendations to help complementary brands form strategic alliances that promote significant customer growth. Wove operates as a subsidiary of Samba TV and is backed by investors including August Capital, Partech, and Origin Ventures.

Holidog

Seed Round in 2014
Holidog specializes in the fields of pet sitting, pet boarding, pet walking, giftbox, pet media, and startups. It features a software platform that allows pet owners to interact and find the perfect pet sitters, dog walkers, nannies, or trainers at their convenience and close to their home. It was founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, United States.

ClassPass

Seed Round in 2014
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.

TapCommerce

Series A in 2013
TapCommerce specialized in mobile app retargeting, focusing on enhancing revenue and user engagement beyond the initial app installation. The company offered a software platform designed to assist brands in effectively engaging and converting their mobile audiences. By providing comprehensive targeting solutions, TapCommerce aimed to increase customer lifetime value and maximize mobile revenue for its clients. In 2014, TapCommerce was acquired by Twitter, further expanding its reach and capabilities in the mobile advertising space.

Burner

Series A in 2013
Ad Hoc Labs, Inc., a mobile software company, develops Burner, a smartphone number platform. It enables users to obtain and manage additional phone numbers for voice, SMS, and MMS communications, as well as allows users to get various numbers, and use each as a private line on iPhone or Android phones. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Los Angeles, California.

Twitch

Series C in 2013
Twitch is a leading social video platform dedicated to gamers, with over 100 million users engaging monthly to broadcast, watch, and discuss video games. It serves as a crucial hub for the video game ecosystem, connecting game developers, publishers, media outlets, esports events, and user-generated content. By facilitating both live and on-demand video distribution, Twitch has established itself as a central player in the gaming community and entertainment industry. Its popularity is underscored by recognition as one of the largest websites in terms of peak internet traffic, solidifying its role as the epicenter of social video for gamers.

Coinbase

Series A in 2013
Coinbase, Inc. is an online platform that enables merchants, consumers, and traders to buy, sell, and store digital currencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, Coinbase provides various products and services, such as a user-friendly website for transactions, digital wallets, and merchant payment processing tools. The platform allows users to connect their bank accounts to facilitate the buying and selling of cryptocurrencies. Additionally, Coinbase Ventures serves as the company's investment arm, focusing on early-stage startups in the cryptocurrency and blockchain sectors. With a mission to create an open financial system for the world, Coinbase has positioned itself as a significant player in the digital currency market.
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