Wonder
Venture Round in 2024
Wonder is a technology company that specializes in gaming and food delivery services. It offers an all-in-one gaming platform for Android mobile devices, enabling users to play, stream, and share games across various devices. Additionally, Wonder operates a food delivery service using trucks that function as mobile restaurants. Customers order food through a mobile app, and the Wonder trucks drive to a location near the user's home to prepare and deliver fresh meals on-site.
Meeno is a developer of an AI-driven relationship mentoring app designed for young adults, particularly targeting Gen Z. The platform offers personalized coaching exercises aimed at improving close relationships. By utilizing artificial intelligence, Meeno provides tailored feedback and guidance on various aspects of relationships, helping users to strengthen their social connections and enhance their overall well-being. The app is structured as a vertical AI product, focusing specifically on the unique needs and challenges faced by its audience.
Rocket.Chat
Series A in 2023
Rocket.Chat Holdings, Ltd., established in 2015, specializes in developing and operating an open-source web chat platform. The company offers a comprehensive suite of communication tools, including video conferencing, file sharing, screen sharing, and voice messages, along with API and native mobile applications. Rocket.Chat also provides white-labeling, integrations, and hosting services, catering to over 500,000 servers and 12 million users worldwide. Its platform enables secure, real-time communication, both internally and externally, and can be run on-premises or in the cloud. With an active community of over 1,000 developer-contributors, Rocket.Chat continually improves its product, aiming to replace email with a real-time, federated communications platform and foster a marketplace for app-building and business services.
Embrace
Venture Round in 2023
Embrace offers a unified observability and error monitoring platform tailored for mobile application development. This platform enables engineers to effectively manage the complexities associated with mobile environments, allowing them to proactively analyze user interactions and identify issues with detailed behavioral and technical context. Embrace's solution provides instant access to user sessions, facilitating a comprehensive understanding of events leading up to errors. By tracking every user activity—such as views, taps, and network requests—Embrace eliminates guesswork in troubleshooting, enhancing performance and enabling developers to create superior mobile experiences. The company's focus on delivering unique datasets empowers teams to prioritize and resolve issues swiftly, ultimately supporting the development of better mobile applications in an increasingly fragmented technological landscape.
Crowdbotics
Series B in 2023
Crowdbotics Corporation is a software development company that provides an application builder platform aimed at streamlining the creation and deployment of web and mobile applications. Founded in 2016 and based in Richmond, California, Crowdbotics enables product managers and developers to transform ideas into functional code by utilizing a comprehensive library of millions of production-grade software components. The platform employs systematic code reuse and artificial intelligence to match specific application requirements with existing code modules, enhancing efficiency and reducing risk. Additionally, Crowdbotics offers ongoing support services, including infrastructure management, implementation, maintenance, monitoring, and security for applications throughout their lifecycle, which allows businesses to focus on achieving their objectives while minimizing development time.
Bliq GmbH, founded in 2019 and based in Berlin, Germany, develops application software tailored for rideshare and delivery drivers. The company's flagship product, the "Bliq Ride" app, enables gig workers in the transport sector to streamline their daily operations by allowing them to accept or reject orders from multiple platforms. By leveraging traffic data and crowd-sourced information, Bliq aims to enhance the productivity and efficiency of its users. With a team of 25 employees, the company continues to focus on supporting the needs of the growing gig economy.
Narmi Inc. is a technology company based in New York that specializes in developing online and mobile banking applications for financial institutions across the United States. Founded in 2016, Narmi focuses on providing regional and community banks and credit unions with a platform that streamlines account opening processes, allowing clients to complete this in under 2.5 minutes. The company’s offerings include features such as fraud protection, multi-factor authentication, and transaction monitoring, which help enhance security and user experience. In addition to banking applications, Narmi also provides website design, development, and hosting services, as well as content generation and management solutions. Their goal is to enable financial institutions to attract, engage, and retain customers through an intuitive, omnichannel banking experience.
Wonder is a technology company that specializes in gaming and food delivery services. It offers an all-in-one gaming platform for Android mobile devices, enabling users to play, stream, and share games across various devices. Additionally, Wonder operates a food delivery service using trucks that function as mobile restaurants. Customers order food through a mobile app, and the Wonder trucks drive to a location near the user's home to prepare and deliver fresh meals on-site.
Bliq GmbH, founded in 2019 and based in Berlin, Germany, develops application software tailored for rideshare and delivery drivers. The company's flagship product, the "Bliq Ride" app, enables gig workers in the transport sector to streamline their daily operations by allowing them to accept or reject orders from multiple platforms. By leveraging traffic data and crowd-sourced information, Bliq aims to enhance the productivity and efficiency of its users. With a team of 25 employees, the company continues to focus on supporting the needs of the growing gig economy.
Genies, Inc. is a company specializing in avatar technology, enabling users to create personalized digital avatars for social media and messaging applications. By offering tools for designing avatars, avatar wearable fashion, and interactive experiences, Genies allows individuals to express their thoughts and feelings in a unique digital format. The company has gained significant traction among cultural influencers and has partnered with major music labels, serving as the official avatar provider for their artists. Genies has also launched consumer offerings, including an AR Developer Kit that facilitates the creation of interoperable avatar experiences in augmented reality. Their initial product, Silver Studio, allows users to design and trade digital fashion items. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Venice, California, Genies has successfully raised substantial investment, positioning itself as a leader in the avatar space and driving engagement for brands through the sale of exclusive digital goods.
Branch is a technology company that specializes in deep linking solutions, aimed at enhancing interactions between brands and users across digital platforms. Its innovative technology facilitates user-to-user referral programs, incorporating features such as rewarded referrals, content sharing, deep views, download banners, and personalized onboarding. Branch's services enable businesses to improve customer experiences while providing the tools necessary for measuring and optimizing campaign performance. Recognized by prominent brands like Instacart, Western Union, NBCUniversal, Zocdoc, and Sephora, Branch is positioned as a trusted partner for growth-driven teams seeking to maximize the effectiveness of their digital strategies.
Thunkable
Series B in 2022
Thunkable is a U.S.-based company that offers a platform for users to create mobile applications without extensive coding knowledge. Originating from MIT's App Inventor and participating in YCombinator's W2016 batch, Thunkable provides a free drag-and-drop interface that simplifies the app development process. Users can design applications using built-in templates and make real-time changes, which can be instantly previewed on their devices through the Thunkable mobile app. The platform supports automatic formatting for deployment across major operating systems, including Android and iOS, enabling individuals to build and publish native apps efficiently. By eliminating the need for large development tools or complex coding, Thunkable empowers users to create functional applications easily and share them directly with others or upload them to app stores.
Smartcar, Inc. is a technology company based in Mountain View, California, founded in 2014. It specializes in developing a platform that connects vehicles with mobility applications, enabling businesses to integrate their services with connected cars. Smartcar's API provides a range of functionalities, including access to vehicle data such as battery status, odometer readings, and location, as well as the ability to lock and unlock vehicles remotely. By offering a developer-friendly interface and comprehensive documentation, Smartcar facilitates the seamless integration of its services into various tech stacks, allowing clients to manage vehicle tracking, EV charging, and other automotive-related features efficiently.
Wonder is a technology company that specializes in gaming and food delivery services. It offers an all-in-one gaming platform for Android mobile devices, enabling users to play, stream, and share games across various devices. Additionally, Wonder operates a food delivery service using trucks that function as mobile restaurants. Customers order food through a mobile app, and the Wonder trucks drive to a location near the user's home to prepare and deliver fresh meals on-site.
Embrace offers a unified observability and error monitoring platform tailored for mobile application development. This platform enables engineers to effectively manage the complexities associated with mobile environments, allowing them to proactively analyze user interactions and identify issues with detailed behavioral and technical context. Embrace's solution provides instant access to user sessions, facilitating a comprehensive understanding of events leading up to errors. By tracking every user activity—such as views, taps, and network requests—Embrace eliminates guesswork in troubleshooting, enhancing performance and enabling developers to create superior mobile experiences. The company's focus on delivering unique datasets empowers teams to prioritize and resolve issues swiftly, ultimately supporting the development of better mobile applications in an increasingly fragmented technological landscape.
Pager, Inc. operates an on-demand service platform that connects patients with healthcare services in various settings, including their homes, offices, and hotels. The company offers a mobile application that addresses urgent care needs such as infections, fevers, and allergies, while also providing services like nurse chat, teleconsultations, screening, vaccinations, and prescription delivery. Pager aims to improve healthcare access and decision-making by employing a flexible platform that serves health plans and systems, enhancing consumer experience through information, guidance, and coordination. By integrating clinical and service teams with advanced technology, Pager facilitates triage, telemedicine, appointment scheduling, and health advocacy, fostering a comprehensive care experience. The company, incorporated in 2013 and based in New York, supports over 15 million covered lives in the United States and Latin America.
AllyAlign Health
Venture Round in 2021
AllyAlign Health operates as a care management company dedicated to supporting patients with chronic and complex medical conditions. Founded in 2013 and based in Glen Allen, Virginia, the company offers an active care management platform that facilitates real-time, collaborative care across various boundaries. This platform connects patients with care teams, providers, and community-based services, ensuring access to essential health information, care plans, and benefits necessary for informed decision-making. Users can easily view, share, create, and update information according to their roles and responsibilities, with mobile and web-based options enhancing accessibility for patients and their families. A central, HIPAA-compliant database consolidates information from multiple sources, including electronic health records and lab tests, while semantic data modeling provides meaningful clinical insights.
Genies, Inc. is a company specializing in avatar technology, enabling users to create personalized digital avatars for social media and messaging applications. By offering tools for designing avatars, avatar wearable fashion, and interactive experiences, Genies allows individuals to express their thoughts and feelings in a unique digital format. The company has gained significant traction among cultural influencers and has partnered with major music labels, serving as the official avatar provider for their artists. Genies has also launched consumer offerings, including an AR Developer Kit that facilitates the creation of interoperable avatar experiences in augmented reality. Their initial product, Silver Studio, allows users to design and trade digital fashion items. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Venice, California, Genies has successfully raised substantial investment, positioning itself as a leader in the avatar space and driving engagement for brands through the sale of exclusive digital goods.
Willow Inc., established in 2014 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, specializes in the manufacture of wearable breast pumps for women. The company offers a range of products including milk bags, accessories such as flanges and tubes, and replacement parts. Willow's flagship product is an in-bra wearable breast pump designed to provide mothers with mobility and hands-free convenience during breastfeeding. The company also provides pumping bras, cases, and other breastfeeding essentials.
Rocket.Chat
Series A in 2021
Rocket.Chat Holdings, Ltd., established in 2015, specializes in developing and operating an open-source web chat platform. The company offers a comprehensive suite of communication tools, including video conferencing, file sharing, screen sharing, and voice messages, along with API and native mobile applications. Rocket.Chat also provides white-labeling, integrations, and hosting services, catering to over 500,000 servers and 12 million users worldwide. Its platform enables secure, real-time communication, both internally and externally, and can be run on-premises or in the cloud. With an active community of over 1,000 developer-contributors, Rocket.Chat continually improves its product, aiming to replace email with a real-time, federated communications platform and foster a marketplace for app-building and business services.
Narmi Inc. is a technology company based in New York that specializes in developing online and mobile banking applications for financial institutions across the United States. Founded in 2016, Narmi focuses on providing regional and community banks and credit unions with a platform that streamlines account opening processes, allowing clients to complete this in under 2.5 minutes. The company’s offerings include features such as fraud protection, multi-factor authentication, and transaction monitoring, which help enhance security and user experience. In addition to banking applications, Narmi also provides website design, development, and hosting services, as well as content generation and management solutions. Their goal is to enable financial institutions to attract, engage, and retain customers through an intuitive, omnichannel banking experience.
Robinhood
Convertible Note in 2021
Robinhood Financial LLC is an online brokerage firm that provides commission-free trading services to self-directed investors through its mobile application and website. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, the company, previously known as Chronos Financial, LLC, rebranded in 2013. As a subsidiary of Robinhood Markets, Inc., Robinhood offers a comprehensive platform for trading stocks, options, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and cryptocurrencies. The firm aims to democratize access to financial markets, allowing users to trade and manage their investments easily. Its innovative platform includes features such as fractional shares, recurring investments, and IPO access. Robinhood generates revenue primarily by routing user orders to market makers, facilitating transactions across various asset classes.
MindTickle
Series D in 2020
MindTickle is a global, privately-held company that specializes in providing a data-driven sales readiness platform aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of customer-facing teams. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, and Pune, India, MindTickle's platform is utilized by sales teams across various industries to bridge knowledge and skill gaps through automated training paths, adaptive learning, and virtual coaching tools. The company's solution incorporates on-demand online training, bite-sized mobile updates, gamification, and role-play, enabling enterprises to track onboarding progress and certify readiness. By leveraging MindTickle, organizations can improve sales performance, achieve larger deal sizes, increase win rates, and shorten sales cycles, ultimately driving growth and maximizing business impact.
Willow Inc., established in 2014 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, specializes in the manufacture of wearable breast pumps for women. The company offers a range of products including milk bags, accessories such as flanges and tubes, and replacement parts. Willow's flagship product is an in-bra wearable breast pump designed to provide mothers with mobility and hands-free convenience during breastfeeding. The company also provides pumping bras, cases, and other breastfeeding essentials.
Robinhood
Series F in 2020
Robinhood Financial LLC is an online brokerage firm that provides commission-free trading services to self-directed investors through its mobile application and website. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, the company, previously known as Chronos Financial, LLC, rebranded in 2013. As a subsidiary of Robinhood Markets, Inc., Robinhood offers a comprehensive platform for trading stocks, options, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and cryptocurrencies. The firm aims to democratize access to financial markets, allowing users to trade and manage their investments easily. Its innovative platform includes features such as fractional shares, recurring investments, and IPO access. Robinhood generates revenue primarily by routing user orders to market makers, facilitating transactions across various asset classes.
Pager, Inc. operates an on-demand service platform that connects patients with healthcare services in various settings, including their homes, offices, and hotels. The company offers a mobile application that addresses urgent care needs such as infections, fevers, and allergies, while also providing services like nurse chat, teleconsultations, screening, vaccinations, and prescription delivery. Pager aims to improve healthcare access and decision-making by employing a flexible platform that serves health plans and systems, enhancing consumer experience through information, guidance, and coordination. By integrating clinical and service teams with advanced technology, Pager facilitates triage, telemedicine, appointment scheduling, and health advocacy, fostering a comprehensive care experience. The company, incorporated in 2013 and based in New York, supports over 15 million covered lives in the United States and Latin America.
Willow Inc., established in 2014 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, specializes in the manufacture of wearable breast pumps for women. The company offers a range of products including milk bags, accessories such as flanges and tubes, and replacement parts. Willow's flagship product is an in-bra wearable breast pump designed to provide mothers with mobility and hands-free convenience during breastfeeding. The company also provides pumping bras, cases, and other breastfeeding essentials.
Fetchr
Convertible Note in 2019
Fetchr is a logistics and shipment service provider that aids local merchants and global brands in establishing and expanding profitable eCommerce businesses. By leveraging proprietary technology, Fetchr addresses the challenge of delivering packages in regions lacking physical addresses, particularly in emerging markets. The company employs mobile applications and GPS technology to accurately locate users, facilitating faster and more efficient deliveries. Additionally, Fetchr utilizes predictive analytics and machine learning to optimize courier operations, streamlining both domestic and international shipments. This innovative approach enables clients to easily and quickly ship goods and products worldwide.
Rocket.Chat
Seed Round in 2019
Rocket.Chat Holdings, Ltd., established in 2015, specializes in developing and operating an open-source web chat platform. The company offers a comprehensive suite of communication tools, including video conferencing, file sharing, screen sharing, and voice messages, along with API and native mobile applications. Rocket.Chat also provides white-labeling, integrations, and hosting services, catering to over 500,000 servers and 12 million users worldwide. Its platform enables secure, real-time communication, both internally and externally, and can be run on-premises or in the cloud. With an active community of over 1,000 developer-contributors, Rocket.Chat continually improves its product, aiming to replace email with a real-time, federated communications platform and foster a marketplace for app-building and business services.
Robinhood
Series E in 2019
Robinhood Financial LLC is an online brokerage firm that provides commission-free trading services to self-directed investors through its mobile application and website. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, the company, previously known as Chronos Financial, LLC, rebranded in 2013. As a subsidiary of Robinhood Markets, Inc., Robinhood offers a comprehensive platform for trading stocks, options, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and cryptocurrencies. The firm aims to democratize access to financial markets, allowing users to trade and manage their investments easily. Its innovative platform includes features such as fractional shares, recurring investments, and IPO access. Robinhood generates revenue primarily by routing user orders to market makers, facilitating transactions across various asset classes.
Genies
Venture Round in 2019
Genies, Inc. is a company specializing in avatar technology, enabling users to create personalized digital avatars for social media and messaging applications. By offering tools for designing avatars, avatar wearable fashion, and interactive experiences, Genies allows individuals to express their thoughts and feelings in a unique digital format. The company has gained significant traction among cultural influencers and has partnered with major music labels, serving as the official avatar provider for their artists. Genies has also launched consumer offerings, including an AR Developer Kit that facilitates the creation of interoperable avatar experiences in augmented reality. Their initial product, Silver Studio, allows users to design and trade digital fashion items. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Venice, California, Genies has successfully raised substantial investment, positioning itself as a leader in the avatar space and driving engagement for brands through the sale of exclusive digital goods.
Level, operating under the name Zero Financial, Inc., is a financial technology company based in San Francisco, California, that offers a modern mobile banking experience. The company's primary products include a mobile banking application, a debit card known as Zerocard, and a checking account called Zero Checking. The app provides users with real-time insights into their finances, displaying debit card purchases alongside other transactions to help manage their budgets effectively. Unlike traditional banking options, Zerocard combines the convenience of a debit card with the benefits of a credit card, offering users unlimited cash back rewards ranging from 1.0% to 3.0% on expenditures, as well as competitive annual interest rates on account balances. Level aims to eliminate common banking fees, striving to simplify personal finance management for its users.
AppSheet is a no-code platform that empowers business users to create powerful applications without the need for programming knowledge. Founded in 2014 and based in Seattle, WA, it allows users to connect with various data sources, including spreadsheets, relational databases, and cloud services. The platform facilitates the rapid development of customizable applications that can incorporate features such as offline access, workflow automation, and machine learning capabilities. These applications are designed to function across multiple platforms, including web, iOS, Android, and messaging services. AppSheet's focus on user-friendly app creation enables organizations to leverage their data effectively while adhering to IT governance and security standards.
Drop is a Toronto-based company that operates a personalized commerce platform, designed to enhance consumer experiences through rewards. The platform leverages machine learning to connect over 4 million members with more than 400 partner brands, enabling users to earn points on their purchases and redeem them for instant rewards. By offering an end-to-end solution, Drop facilitates a seamless connection between brands and consumers, helping merchants understand the behaviors of Millennial and Generation Z shoppers. The company aims to improve everyday consumer lives by providing tailored shopping experiences, and it has recently expanded its operations to the UK while maintaining a focus on the North American market.
Jyve Corporation is a technology company that operates a mobile application designed to connect businesses with on-demand labor. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, Jyve primarily serves grocers, brands, and retailers across the United States. The platform matches brands' in-store execution needs with qualified labor, facilitating tasks such as stocking, auditing, ordering, and display building. Jyve provides access to a network of certified skilled workers, known as Jyvers, who are equipped to fulfill various merchandising and e-commerce requirements. By leveraging real-time insights into employee performance, Jyve helps businesses improve operational efficiency and drive revenue growth.
Blackbird
Series A in 2019
Blackbird is a stealth-mode startup developing a collaborative web platform to streamline interactions within a campus environment. The company aims to challenge the car-centric lifestyle, offering alternatives to driving for personal transportation and thereby enhancing freedom and flexibility.
GOQii Inc. offers digital health and wellness solutions globally, primarily through its activity tracker wearables and a mobile application. The app monitors users' sleep, steps, active time, distance, and calories burned, while also providing features like caller ID, SMS and WhatsApp alerts, alarms, and notifications from health coaches. Users can connect with a range of health and fitness professionals, including nutritionists and personal trainers, who provide personalized advice based on individual health data via private chats or video calls. Additionally, the app facilitates access to medical consultations and diagnostic tests, allowing users to store health records securely in the cloud. Founded in 2013, GOQii is headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with additional offices in Mumbai and Shenzhen, and aims to promote healthier lifestyles through a combination of advanced technology and expert guidance.
Genies
Venture Round in 2018
Genies, Inc. is a company specializing in avatar technology, enabling users to create personalized digital avatars for social media and messaging applications. By offering tools for designing avatars, avatar wearable fashion, and interactive experiences, Genies allows individuals to express their thoughts and feelings in a unique digital format. The company has gained significant traction among cultural influencers and has partnered with major music labels, serving as the official avatar provider for their artists. Genies has also launched consumer offerings, including an AR Developer Kit that facilitates the creation of interoperable avatar experiences in augmented reality. Their initial product, Silver Studio, allows users to design and trade digital fashion items. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Venice, California, Genies has successfully raised substantial investment, positioning itself as a leader in the avatar space and driving engagement for brands through the sale of exclusive digital goods.
Level
Venture Round in 2018
Level, operating under the name Zero Financial, Inc., is a financial technology company based in San Francisco, California, that offers a modern mobile banking experience. The company's primary products include a mobile banking application, a debit card known as Zerocard, and a checking account called Zero Checking. The app provides users with real-time insights into their finances, displaying debit card purchases alongside other transactions to help manage their budgets effectively. Unlike traditional banking options, Zerocard combines the convenience of a debit card with the benefits of a credit card, offering users unlimited cash back rewards ranging from 1.0% to 3.0% on expenditures, as well as competitive annual interest rates on account balances. Level aims to eliminate common banking fees, striving to simplify personal finance management for its users.
Masse is a mobile application designed to facilitate product discovery through recommendations from trusted friends. The platform enables users to ask for and share product suggestions, focusing on categories such as fashion and electronics. By leveraging the insights of a user's social network, Masse aims to enhance the online shopping experience, providing users with reliable recommendations that help assure their purchasing decisions.
CareZone is a healthcare platform that simplifies personal healthcare management and pharmacy delivery services. It offers tools to automate prescription refill reminders, track medical appointments, and manage health information for individuals and families. The platform allows users to coordinate care effectively by providing controlled access for family members and caregivers. By consolidating healthcare tasks into a single interface, CareZone enhances the ability of users to organize their health needs and streamline communication among those involved in their care.
Dreams is a mobile-only television platform that reimagines the news experience for mobile devices. Founded in 2016 in New York City by Tom Bender and Greg Hochmuth, the company has developed patent-pending computer vision technology that converts live TV news into a vertical video format in real-time. This innovation allows for the creation of live, 24/7 vertical video news channels, catering to the increasing demand for mobile-friendly content. The Dreams app is available for free in the U.S. on both the App Store and Google Play, and it does not require any login or registration to access its features.
Vina, Inc. is a company dedicated to empowering women through its networking and communication platform, which facilitates connections, encouragement, and celebration among users. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, Vina operates primarily in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. The platform allows users to chat, post content, take quizzes, comment, and share photos, fostering an environment where women can support one another and showcase their achievements. In addition to its core offerings, Vina is also known for LadyBrag.com, a website designed to inspire women to recognize and share their successes, alongside the Hey! VINA app, which serves as a social networking tool for women seeking to make new friends.
Smartcar, Inc. is a technology company based in Mountain View, California, founded in 2014. It specializes in developing a platform that connects vehicles with mobility applications, enabling businesses to integrate their services with connected cars. Smartcar's API provides a range of functionalities, including access to vehicle data such as battery status, odometer readings, and location, as well as the ability to lock and unlock vehicles remotely. By offering a developer-friendly interface and comprehensive documentation, Smartcar facilitates the seamless integration of its services into various tech stacks, allowing clients to manage vehicle tracking, EV charging, and other automotive-related features efficiently.
Drop is a Toronto-based company that operates a personalized commerce platform, designed to enhance consumer experiences through rewards. The platform leverages machine learning to connect over 4 million members with more than 400 partner brands, enabling users to earn points on their purchases and redeem them for instant rewards. By offering an end-to-end solution, Drop facilitates a seamless connection between brands and consumers, helping merchants understand the behaviors of Millennial and Generation Z shoppers. The company aims to improve everyday consumer lives by providing tailored shopping experiences, and it has recently expanded its operations to the UK while maintaining a focus on the North American market.
Pager, Inc. operates an on-demand service platform that connects patients with healthcare services in various settings, including their homes, offices, and hotels. The company offers a mobile application that addresses urgent care needs such as infections, fevers, and allergies, while also providing services like nurse chat, teleconsultations, screening, vaccinations, and prescription delivery. Pager aims to improve healthcare access and decision-making by employing a flexible platform that serves health plans and systems, enhancing consumer experience through information, guidance, and coordination. By integrating clinical and service teams with advanced technology, Pager facilitates triage, telemedicine, appointment scheduling, and health advocacy, fostering a comprehensive care experience. The company, incorporated in 2013 and based in New York, supports over 15 million covered lives in the United States and Latin America.
ByteDance
Venture Round in 2018
ByteDance is a technology company that develops and operates a range of content platforms, most notably TikTok and Douyin. It aims to enhance user experiences through innovative technology, allowing individuals to connect, create, and consume content seamlessly. The company specializes in mobile applications that cater to online media, entertainment, and social networking, leveraging artificial intelligence to deliver personalized content that aligns with users' preferences. In addition to its flagship platforms, ByteDance provides tools that facilitate content creation and collaboration, reflecting its commitment to enriching lives through technology.
MindTickle
Series B in 2017
MindTickle is a global, privately-held company that specializes in providing a data-driven sales readiness platform aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of customer-facing teams. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, and Pune, India, MindTickle's platform is utilized by sales teams across various industries to bridge knowledge and skill gaps through automated training paths, adaptive learning, and virtual coaching tools. The company's solution incorporates on-demand online training, bite-sized mobile updates, gamification, and role-play, enabling enterprises to track onboarding progress and certify readiness. By leveraging MindTickle, organizations can improve sales performance, achieve larger deal sizes, increase win rates, and shorten sales cycles, ultimately driving growth and maximizing business impact.
Genies
Venture Round in 2017
Genies, Inc. is a company specializing in avatar technology, enabling users to create personalized digital avatars for social media and messaging applications. By offering tools for designing avatars, avatar wearable fashion, and interactive experiences, Genies allows individuals to express their thoughts and feelings in a unique digital format. The company has gained significant traction among cultural influencers and has partnered with major music labels, serving as the official avatar provider for their artists. Genies has also launched consumer offerings, including an AR Developer Kit that facilitates the creation of interoperable avatar experiences in augmented reality. Their initial product, Silver Studio, allows users to design and trade digital fashion items. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Venice, California, Genies has successfully raised substantial investment, positioning itself as a leader in the avatar space and driving engagement for brands through the sale of exclusive digital goods.
Scoutible
Seed Round in 2017
Scoutible, Inc. operates a game-based hiring platform that utilizes immersive mobile games to identify suitable job candidates. Founded in 2015 and based in Walnut, California, the company employs patent-pending technology and machine learning algorithms to assess players' cognitive and personality traits during gameplay. This innovative approach allows Scoutible to match candidates' attributes with the characteristics of top performers within organizations, thereby streamlining the hiring process. Employers can effectively identify and communicate with qualified candidates while individuals can discover their strengths through gameplay.
Level, operating under the name Zero Financial, Inc., is a financial technology company based in San Francisco, California, that offers a modern mobile banking experience. The company's primary products include a mobile banking application, a debit card known as Zerocard, and a checking account called Zero Checking. The app provides users with real-time insights into their finances, displaying debit card purchases alongside other transactions to help manage their budgets effectively. Unlike traditional banking options, Zerocard combines the convenience of a debit card with the benefits of a credit card, offering users unlimited cash back rewards ranging from 1.0% to 3.0% on expenditures, as well as competitive annual interest rates on account balances. Level aims to eliminate common banking fees, striving to simplify personal finance management for its users.
Wheels Up Partners
Private Equity Round in 2017
Wheels Up is a membership-based private aviation company that specializes in on-demand flight services in the United States. By leveraging data and technology, it connects consumers with safety-vetted private aircraft, offering both programmatic and charter options. The company aims to reduce the upfront costs associated with private flying while providing flexibility, service, and safety to its members. Through its mobile app, users can easily book flights, manage accounts, and access ride-share opportunities. Additionally, members participate in the Wheels Down program, which enhances their travel experiences. Wheels Up operates a diverse fleet, utilizing owned, leased, and chartered aircraft to provide a wide range of global travel alternatives.
Wheels Up Partners
Series C in 2017
Wheels Up is a membership-based private aviation company that specializes in on-demand flight services in the United States. By leveraging data and technology, it connects consumers with safety-vetted private aircraft, offering both programmatic and charter options. The company aims to reduce the upfront costs associated with private flying while providing flexibility, service, and safety to its members. Through its mobile app, users can easily book flights, manage accounts, and access ride-share opportunities. Additionally, members participate in the Wheels Down program, which enhances their travel experiences. Wheels Up operates a diverse fleet, utilizing owned, leased, and chartered aircraft to provide a wide range of global travel alternatives.
Noonlight
Seed Round in 2017
Noonlight, Inc. is a company that specializes in personal safety through its mobile application, which connects various Internet of Things (IoT) devices to enhance user protection. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri, Noonlight's platform provides 24/7 professional monitoring and data-driven emergency response capabilities. The application enables users to create accounts and connect multiple devices, allowing for precise location detection in emergencies. In critical situations, it can alert authorities without necessitating a 911 call or verbal communication. Noonlight's technology is operational across the United States, making it a versatile tool for enhancing personal safety and comfort.
MoneyTap is an app-based credit line that provides small to medium-sized cash loans, quick credit on mobile, and affordable interest rates. It is currently available in Delhi NCR (Delhi, New Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad, Gurgaon), Mumbai (Mumbai, Navi Mumbai & Thane), Hyderabad, Chennai, Bangalore, Jaipur, Mohali, Panchkula, Chandigarh, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Anand, Vijayawada, Vizag, Indore, Ankleshwar, Bharuch, and Gandhinagar. MoneyTap was founded in 2015 by a passionate pack of IIT/ISB alumni. It is headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka.
Blispay
Venture Round in 2017
Blispay Inc. is a financial technology company based in Baltimore, Maryland, that specializes in providing mobile payment solutions and point-of-sale financing for small and midsize retailers. Founded in 2014, Blispay offers a mobile-centric credit card that allows merchants to provide financing options to their customers without the need for technical integration or financial obligations. The Blispay Visa Card features instant issuance, six months of special financing, and a cash-back incentive, making it an attractive option for both retailers and consumers. The company's founding team includes industry veterans with backgrounds from notable organizations, enhancing its capability to deliver innovative financial products that meet the needs of modern shoppers and merchants alike.
Fetchr is a logistics and shipment service provider that aids local merchants and global brands in establishing and expanding profitable eCommerce businesses. By leveraging proprietary technology, Fetchr addresses the challenge of delivering packages in regions lacking physical addresses, particularly in emerging markets. The company employs mobile applications and GPS technology to accurately locate users, facilitating faster and more efficient deliveries. Additionally, Fetchr utilizes predictive analytics and machine learning to optimize courier operations, streamlining both domestic and international shipments. This innovative approach enables clients to easily and quickly ship goods and products worldwide.
Robinhood
Series C in 2017
Robinhood Financial LLC is an online brokerage firm that provides commission-free trading services to self-directed investors through its mobile application and website. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, the company, previously known as Chronos Financial, LLC, rebranded in 2013. As a subsidiary of Robinhood Markets, Inc., Robinhood offers a comprehensive platform for trading stocks, options, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and cryptocurrencies. The firm aims to democratize access to financial markets, allowing users to trade and manage their investments easily. Its innovative platform includes features such as fractional shares, recurring investments, and IPO access. Robinhood generates revenue primarily by routing user orders to market makers, facilitating transactions across various asset classes.
Branch is a technology company that specializes in deep linking solutions, aimed at enhancing interactions between brands and users across digital platforms. Its innovative technology facilitates user-to-user referral programs, incorporating features such as rewarded referrals, content sharing, deep views, download banners, and personalized onboarding. Branch's services enable businesses to improve customer experiences while providing the tools necessary for measuring and optimizing campaign performance. Recognized by prominent brands like Instacart, Western Union, NBCUniversal, Zocdoc, and Sephora, Branch is positioned as a trusted partner for growth-driven teams seeking to maximize the effectiveness of their digital strategies.
Syllable
Seed Round in 2017
Syllable is a technology company that develops a platform designed to enhance communication between patients and healthcare providers through text and voice interactions. The platform enables patients to access vital healthcare information regarding primary care, specialty referrals, vaccinations, and general practice, facilitating guidance outside of traditional clinical settings. Additionally, Syllable focuses on building AI agents and managing AI operations, integrating tools and services from third-party providers of large language models and AI technologies, which further supports its mission to improve patient-provider communication.
Fam
Convertible Note in 2017
Fam's mission is to build products that revolutionize the way teens and millennials communicate. They believe in a calculated combination of live group video and group chat messaging to execute this. It is the world’s first group video chat app for iMessage, with over 7 million users. Their app instantly connects with the family and friends closest to its user through group video calling, right from their iPhone, and Android text message app.
Peanut App
Seed Round in 2017
Peanut App Limited is a London-based company that has developed a social networking application designed to connect mothers with shared interests and similar-aged children. Launched in 2016, the app facilitates group chats and encourages face-to-face meetings, fostering a supportive community for women at comparable stages in life. Peanut's mission is to create a safe environment where women can build friendships, seek support, and exchange knowledge. The app is available for free on both iOS and Android platforms.
Letgo is a mobile platform founded in 2015, facilitating local buying and selling of second-hand goods. With over 100 million downloads and 400 million listings, it's one of America's most popular apps for trading items, ranging from electronics and vehicles to clothing and furniture. Letgo's innovative features, such as image recognition and instant chat, simplify the process of listing items and connecting buyers and sellers. The platform's user-friendly interface allows users to snap a photo, and letgo automatically suggests a title, price, and category for the listing.
Scoutible
Seed Round in 2016
Scoutible, Inc. operates a game-based hiring platform that utilizes immersive mobile games to identify suitable job candidates. Founded in 2015 and based in Walnut, California, the company employs patent-pending technology and machine learning algorithms to assess players' cognitive and personality traits during gameplay. This innovative approach allows Scoutible to match candidates' attributes with the characteristics of top performers within organizations, thereby streamlining the hiring process. Employers can effectively identify and communicate with qualified candidates while individuals can discover their strengths through gameplay.
Rocket.Chat
Seed Round in 2016
Rocket.Chat Holdings, Ltd., established in 2015, specializes in developing and operating an open-source web chat platform. The company offers a comprehensive suite of communication tools, including video conferencing, file sharing, screen sharing, and voice messages, along with API and native mobile applications. Rocket.Chat also provides white-labeling, integrations, and hosting services, catering to over 500,000 servers and 12 million users worldwide. Its platform enables secure, real-time communication, both internally and externally, and can be run on-premises or in the cloud. With an active community of over 1,000 developer-contributors, Rocket.Chat continually improves its product, aiming to replace email with a real-time, federated communications platform and foster a marketplace for app-building and business services.
Pager
Venture Round in 2016
Pager, Inc. operates an on-demand service platform that connects patients with healthcare services in various settings, including their homes, offices, and hotels. The company offers a mobile application that addresses urgent care needs such as infections, fevers, and allergies, while also providing services like nurse chat, teleconsultations, screening, vaccinations, and prescription delivery. Pager aims to improve healthcare access and decision-making by employing a flexible platform that serves health plans and systems, enhancing consumer experience through information, guidance, and coordination. By integrating clinical and service teams with advanced technology, Pager facilitates triage, telemedicine, appointment scheduling, and health advocacy, fostering a comprehensive care experience. The company, incorporated in 2013 and based in New York, supports over 15 million covered lives in the United States and Latin America.
Vina, Inc. is a company dedicated to empowering women through its networking and communication platform, which facilitates connections, encouragement, and celebration among users. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, Vina operates primarily in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. The platform allows users to chat, post content, take quizzes, comment, and share photos, fostering an environment where women can support one another and showcase their achievements. In addition to its core offerings, Vina is also known for LadyBrag.com, a website designed to inspire women to recognize and share their successes, alongside the Hey! VINA app, which serves as a social networking tool for women seeking to make new friends.
Level, operating under the name Zero Financial, Inc., is a financial technology company based in San Francisco, California, that offers a modern mobile banking experience. The company's primary products include a mobile banking application, a debit card known as Zerocard, and a checking account called Zero Checking. The app provides users with real-time insights into their finances, displaying debit card purchases alongside other transactions to help manage their budgets effectively. Unlike traditional banking options, Zerocard combines the convenience of a debit card with the benefits of a credit card, offering users unlimited cash back rewards ranging from 1.0% to 3.0% on expenditures, as well as competitive annual interest rates on account balances. Level aims to eliminate common banking fees, striving to simplify personal finance management for its users.
Letgo is a mobile platform founded in 2015, facilitating local buying and selling of second-hand goods. With over 100 million downloads and 400 million listings, it's one of America's most popular apps for trading items, ranging from electronics and vehicles to clothing and furniture. Letgo's innovative features, such as image recognition and instant chat, simplify the process of listing items and connecting buyers and sellers. The platform's user-friendly interface allows users to snap a photo, and letgo automatically suggests a title, price, and category for the listing.
Blispay
Seed Round in 2016
Blispay Inc. is a financial technology company based in Baltimore, Maryland, that specializes in providing mobile payment solutions and point-of-sale financing for small and midsize retailers. Founded in 2014, Blispay offers a mobile-centric credit card that allows merchants to provide financing options to their customers without the need for technical integration or financial obligations. The Blispay Visa Card features instant issuance, six months of special financing, and a cash-back incentive, making it an attractive option for both retailers and consumers. The company's founding team includes industry veterans with backgrounds from notable organizations, enhancing its capability to deliver innovative financial products that meet the needs of modern shoppers and merchants alike.
Branch is a technology company that specializes in deep linking solutions, aimed at enhancing interactions between brands and users across digital platforms. Its innovative technology facilitates user-to-user referral programs, incorporating features such as rewarded referrals, content sharing, deep views, download banners, and personalized onboarding. Branch's services enable businesses to improve customer experiences while providing the tools necessary for measuring and optimizing campaign performance. Recognized by prominent brands like Instacart, Western Union, NBCUniversal, Zocdoc, and Sephora, Branch is positioned as a trusted partner for growth-driven teams seeking to maximize the effectiveness of their digital strategies.
Didi
Venture Round in 2016
Didi Chuxing, founded in 2012 in Beijing, is a leading mobile transportation platform providing app-based services such as taxi hailing, private car-hailing, social ride-sharing, car rental, and enterprise solutions. With over 450 million users and daily orders reaching 25 million, Didi offers a variety of mobility options to optimize resource allocation through big data-driven algorithms. The company aims to address transportation, environmental, and employment challenges by collaborating with communities and partners. Acquiring Uber China in 2016, Didi has over 21 million drivers and car owners on its platform, generating income while offering convenient transportation solutions to users worldwide.
GOQii Inc. offers digital health and wellness solutions globally, primarily through its activity tracker wearables and a mobile application. The app monitors users' sleep, steps, active time, distance, and calories burned, while also providing features like caller ID, SMS and WhatsApp alerts, alarms, and notifications from health coaches. Users can connect with a range of health and fitness professionals, including nutritionists and personal trainers, who provide personalized advice based on individual health data via private chats or video calls. Additionally, the app facilitates access to medical consultations and diagnostic tests, allowing users to store health records securely in the cloud. Founded in 2013, GOQii is headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with additional offices in Mumbai and Shenzhen, and aims to promote healthier lifestyles through a combination of advanced technology and expert guidance.
MindTickle
Series A in 2015
MindTickle is a global, privately-held company that specializes in providing a data-driven sales readiness platform aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of customer-facing teams. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, and Pune, India, MindTickle's platform is utilized by sales teams across various industries to bridge knowledge and skill gaps through automated training paths, adaptive learning, and virtual coaching tools. The company's solution incorporates on-demand online training, bite-sized mobile updates, gamification, and role-play, enabling enterprises to track onboarding progress and certify readiness. By leveraging MindTickle, organizations can improve sales performance, achieve larger deal sizes, increase win rates, and shorten sales cycles, ultimately driving growth and maximizing business impact.
Sochat is an iOS and Android mobile messaging application and connection platform. It allows its users to publish groups nearby with a PIN to quickly gather up and share GIFs, photos, videos, disappearing messages, and drawings among its users. It also allows sending songs and YouTube videos, play rock paper scissors game, and poll friends and groups. Sochat is a U.S.-based company that was founded in 2014 by Lukens Orthwein.
AppSheet
Seed Round in 2015
AppSheet is a no-code platform that empowers business users to create powerful applications without the need for programming knowledge. Founded in 2014 and based in Seattle, WA, it allows users to connect with various data sources, including spreadsheets, relational databases, and cloud services. The platform facilitates the rapid development of customizable applications that can incorporate features such as offline access, workflow automation, and machine learning capabilities. These applications are designed to function across multiple platforms, including web, iOS, Android, and messaging services. AppSheet's focus on user-friendly app creation enables organizations to leverage their data effectively while adhering to IT governance and security standards.
Glamsquad
Series B in 2015
Glamsquad, Inc., also known as GLAM Group, is a New York-based company that specializes in providing on-demand beauty services. Founded in 2013, Glamsquad offers a range of services including hair styling, makeup application, and nail care, catering to clients in major cities such as New York City, Los Angeles, Miami, Washington, D.C., Boston, and the San Francisco Bay Area. The company employs a network of trained and vetted beauty professionals who deliver personalized experiences for various occasions, including home appointments, parties, and weddings. Glamsquad leverages technology to facilitate easy booking through its app and website, ensuring clients can select services, schedule appointments, and enjoy the convenience of professional beauty care at home. In addition to services, Glamsquad has introduced its own line of hair and makeup products, designed to complement their offerings and meet client needs.
Wheels Up Partners
Private Equity Round in 2015
Wheels Up is a membership-based private aviation company that specializes in on-demand flight services in the United States. By leveraging data and technology, it connects consumers with safety-vetted private aircraft, offering both programmatic and charter options. The company aims to reduce the upfront costs associated with private flying while providing flexibility, service, and safety to its members. Through its mobile app, users can easily book flights, manage accounts, and access ride-share opportunities. Additionally, members participate in the Wheels Down program, which enhances their travel experiences. Wheels Up operates a diverse fleet, utilizing owned, leased, and chartered aircraft to provide a wide range of global travel alternatives.
BlueJeans
Series E in 2015
BlueJeans is a conferencing platform tailored for the modern workplace, offering a seamless solution for video, audio, and web meetings across various devices and room systems. It serves thousands of organizations by facilitating productive communication and collaboration, regardless of location. The platform is designed to be user-friendly and interoperable, enabling easy connectivity between mobile, desktop, and multi-vendor systems. Key features include cloud recording, streaming capabilities, and real-time meeting management, visualization, and analysis. This comprehensive approach supports large interactive events and empowers users to engage effectively in their work environments.
Pager, Inc. operates an on-demand service platform that connects patients with healthcare services in various settings, including their homes, offices, and hotels. The company offers a mobile application that addresses urgent care needs such as infections, fevers, and allergies, while also providing services like nurse chat, teleconsultations, screening, vaccinations, and prescription delivery. Pager aims to improve healthcare access and decision-making by employing a flexible platform that serves health plans and systems, enhancing consumer experience through information, guidance, and coordination. By integrating clinical and service teams with advanced technology, Pager facilitates triage, telemedicine, appointment scheduling, and health advocacy, fostering a comprehensive care experience. The company, incorporated in 2013 and based in New York, supports over 15 million covered lives in the United States and Latin America.
Broadly
Seed Round in 2015
Broadly is a company that specializes in enhancing the online presence of businesses, ensuring they are easily found and chosen by potential customers. The platform simplifies the process for customers to leave positive reviews on major sites like Google, Yelp, Facebook, and directly on the business's website with just one click. Broadly's services are relied upon daily by thousands of business owners, managers, and team members who need to manage their operations in real-time from any location. The platform integrates various functionalities, including lead capture, communication tools via email and text, and mobile payment processing, all within a single application.
Fetchr is a logistics and shipment service provider that aids local merchants and global brands in establishing and expanding profitable eCommerce businesses. By leveraging proprietary technology, Fetchr addresses the challenge of delivering packages in regions lacking physical addresses, particularly in emerging markets. The company employs mobile applications and GPS technology to accurately locate users, facilitating faster and more efficient deliveries. Additionally, Fetchr utilizes predictive analytics and machine learning to optimize courier operations, streamlining both domestic and international shipments. This innovative approach enables clients to easily and quickly ship goods and products worldwide.
Duolingo, Inc. is a language-learning platform founded in 2011 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The company offers a wide array of educational resources, including 98 courses across nearly 40 languages, accessible for free or through a premium subscription model. With around 30 million active users, Duolingo has become a leading educational app globally, known for its engaging and gamified learning experience. Its offerings include the Duolingo Language Learning App, Super Duolingo, and the Duolingo English Test, which provides AI-driven language assessments. Additionally, Duolingo for Schools enables teachers to monitor their students' progress. The company's technology leverages advanced data analytics and artificial intelligence to enhance the learning process, while its revenue is primarily generated through subscriptions, in-app purchases, and business services.
Little Labs
Seed Round in 2015
Little Labs Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Los Angeles, California, specializes in developing smartwatch applications. The company is known for Facer, a leading platform for watch face customization compatible with Apple Watch, Android Wear, and Tizen. Recognized for its innovative contributions, Little Labs serves as the official publisher for watch faces from major networks such as CBS, Sony, and FOX across all platforms. Additionally, the company gained prominence by creating the official game for the movie The Martian, marking it as the first AAA game available on both Apple Watch and Android Wear. Through its focus on smartwatch technology, Little Labs is actively shaping the future of the post-phone era.
Robinhood
Series B in 2015
Robinhood Financial LLC is an online brokerage firm that provides commission-free trading services to self-directed investors through its mobile application and website. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, the company, previously known as Chronos Financial, LLC, rebranded in 2013. As a subsidiary of Robinhood Markets, Inc., Robinhood offers a comprehensive platform for trading stocks, options, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and cryptocurrencies. The firm aims to democratize access to financial markets, allowing users to trade and manage their investments easily. Its innovative platform includes features such as fractional shares, recurring investments, and IPO access. Robinhood generates revenue primarily by routing user orders to market makers, facilitating transactions across various asset classes.
Genies, Inc. is a company specializing in avatar technology, enabling users to create personalized digital avatars for social media and messaging applications. By offering tools for designing avatars, avatar wearable fashion, and interactive experiences, Genies allows individuals to express their thoughts and feelings in a unique digital format. The company has gained significant traction among cultural influencers and has partnered with major music labels, serving as the official avatar provider for their artists. Genies has also launched consumer offerings, including an AR Developer Kit that facilitates the creation of interoperable avatar experiences in augmented reality. Their initial product, Silver Studio, allows users to design and trade digital fashion items. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Venice, California, Genies has successfully raised substantial investment, positioning itself as a leader in the avatar space and driving engagement for brands through the sale of exclusive digital goods.
ScoreStream
Seed Round in 2015
ScoreStream, Inc. is a company that develops mobile applications focused on enhancing communication around sporting events, particularly high school sports. Founded in 2012 and based in San Diego, California, the platform allows fans to share crowd-sourced scores, photos, videos, and engage in conversations about games. Its applications are available on both iOS and Android, as well as through a website, facilitating the sharing of local sports content with family, friends, and media outlets. ScoreStream aims to provide accurate and timely reporting for high school sports, tapping into community engagement to enrich the fan experience.
SmartDrive
Venture Round in 2015
SmartDrive Systems, Inc., established in 2004, is a leading provider of video-based safety and transportation intelligence software. Headquartered in San Diego, California, with additional offices in the UK and India, the company offers a suite of solutions including SmartDrive Safety, SmartDrive Fuel, SmartDrive Advantage, and SmartIQ. These solutions leverage video, audio, and vehicle data to provide real-time, actionable insights to fleet managers and drivers, enabling them to improve driving skills, enhance safety, reduce fuel costs, and increase overall operational efficiency. SmartDrive's offerings are designed to serve a wide range of industries, including waste management, retail, food distribution, transit, and armored car services, both in the United States and internationally.
Pocket, the premier Save for Later app, lets you consume and share content whenever you want, wherever you want, even without an internet connection. It's been called "a DVR for the web" by the New York Times, Business Week, Time, TechCrunch and more. When you come across an article, video or a webpage you'd like to read but can't at that time, save it to Pocket. You can then read or watch it whenever you have a moment, whether it's on the couch, during your commute, on the plane, train, or practically anywhere. Millions of users save articles, videos, travel guides, recipes, how-to and reference documents, and more on Pocket, automatically syncing in a stunning and simple interface across devices like iPad, iPhone, Android, desktop and mobile web, Kobo e-reader, Chrome apps, Kindle Fire and now wearable devices like the Samsung Gear.
Branch is a technology company that specializes in deep linking solutions, aimed at enhancing interactions between brands and users across digital platforms. Its innovative technology facilitates user-to-user referral programs, incorporating features such as rewarded referrals, content sharing, deep views, download banners, and personalized onboarding. Branch's services enable businesses to improve customer experiences while providing the tools necessary for measuring and optimizing campaign performance. Recognized by prominent brands like Instacart, Western Union, NBCUniversal, Zocdoc, and Sephora, Branch is positioned as a trusted partner for growth-driven teams seeking to maximize the effectiveness of their digital strategies.
Pocket River
Series B in 2015
Pocket River is a producer of mobile games. They are game publishing, marketing, and ongoing support services. They provide both players and developers with the best possible service. They are working with numerous developers to bring great titles to life on the iOS and Android platforms.
Willow Inc., established in 2014 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, specializes in the manufacture of wearable breast pumps for women. The company offers a range of products including milk bags, accessories such as flanges and tubes, and replacement parts. Willow's flagship product is an in-bra wearable breast pump designed to provide mothers with mobility and hands-free convenience during breastfeeding. The company also provides pumping bras, cases, and other breastfeeding essentials.
Cuff, Inc. was a company that specialized in fashion wearables incorporating smart connectivity technology. Its flagship product, the CuffLinc, was designed to function as an alert system for users to signal designated contacts in case of emergencies by sending SOS notifications along with location and audio information through a mobile application compatible with both iOS and Android devices. The company offered a range of jewelry and accessories that allowed users to discreetly carry the CuffLinc within various designs. Despite initial interest and partnerships with retailers, Cuff faced significant financial challenges, culminating in a lawsuit from multiple vendors due to unpaid debts exceeding $1.2 million. These developments led to the company ceasing operations, leaving customers without support or fulfillment of outstanding orders. Consequently, while the devices may still function, they are no longer recommended for purchase or use due to the lack of customer service and potential safety concerns.
Wallapop
Venture Round in 2015
Wallapop is a Barcelona-based company, established in 2013, that operates a mobile-first marketplace for buying and selling secondhand goods. With over 15 million users, the platform connects locals via a user-friendly app, facilitating transactions of more than 180 million items. Wallapop's geo-localized technology enables users to find unique, pre-owned products at affordable prices, promoting sustainability by extending the life of functional items. The company, backed by prominent investors, aims to innovate in the online classifieds industry and contribute to a circular economy.
Snap
Venture Round in 2015
Snap Inc., established in 2010, is a global camera company headquartered in Santa Monica, California. It operates primarily through its flagship product, Snapchat, a multimedia messaging application renowned for its ephemeral nature, allowing users to send and share photos, videos, and messages that disappear after viewing. Snapchat offers a range of creative features, including filters, lenses, augmented reality experiences, and Stories, which enable users to create and share content with friends or a broader audience. The platform also includes Discover, providing access to original content from publishers and creators, and Memories, allowing users to save and revisit their Snaps. In addition to its software offerings, Snap Inc. has ventured into hardware with Spectacles, wearable cameras that capture first-person perspective content and sync with Snapchat. The company generates nearly all its revenue from advertising, with North America being its largest market despite only accounting for a quarter of its user base. As of 2023, Snapchat boasts over 400 million daily active users.
Uber Technologies, Inc., established in 2009, is a global technology company that connects users with transportation and logistics services through its mobile application. It operates in over 300 cities worldwide, offering a range of services including ridesharing, food delivery, and freight transportation. Uber's core business is facilitating transportation by matching riders with drivers, providing safe, reliable, and convenient options at varying price points. Additionally, Uber Advanced Technologies Group, a subsidiary, focuses on developing self-driving car technology to enhance transportation safety and accessibility.
Branch is a technology company that specializes in deep linking solutions, aimed at enhancing interactions between brands and users across digital platforms. Its innovative technology facilitates user-to-user referral programs, incorporating features such as rewarded referrals, content sharing, deep views, download banners, and personalized onboarding. Branch's services enable businesses to improve customer experiences while providing the tools necessary for measuring and optimizing campaign performance. Recognized by prominent brands like Instacart, Western Union, NBCUniversal, Zocdoc, and Sephora, Branch is positioned as a trusted partner for growth-driven teams seeking to maximize the effectiveness of their digital strategies.
Beautified
Seed Round in 2014
Beautified, Inc. is an online platform that specializes in booking last-minute hair and beauty appointments. Established in 2013 and headquartered in New York, the company offers an iOS application that allows users to quickly and easily arrange same-day beauty services. The platform provides instant access to a variety of salon treatments and collaborates with top properties in the beauty industry, enabling users to select services with convenience.
ScoreStream
Convertible Note in 2014
ScoreStream, Inc. is a company that develops mobile applications focused on enhancing communication around sporting events, particularly high school sports. Founded in 2012 and based in San Diego, California, the platform allows fans to share crowd-sourced scores, photos, videos, and engage in conversations about games. Its applications are available on both iOS and Android, as well as through a website, facilitating the sharing of local sports content with family, friends, and media outlets. ScoreStream aims to provide accurate and timely reporting for high school sports, tapping into community engagement to enrich the fan experience.
mNectar, Inc. is a company that specializes in mobile application streaming and advertising solutions. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, mNectar's platform enables advertisers to effectively reach and convert mobile users into customers through targeted display advertising for iOS and Android applications. The platform includes features such as screenshots, sliders, user reviews, and store ratings, enhancing user engagement. Additionally, mNectar's technology allows consumers to instantly play and sample mobile applications without the need for downloads, streamlining the discovery process for users. This innovative approach not only improves user experience but also helps application developers generate higher revenue through advertising.