Next Play Ventures

Next Play Ventures is a venture capital investment firm based in Menlo Park, California, founded in 2014. The firm focuses on coaching and investing in entrepreneurial leaders who are building purpose-driven organizations. Its investment strategy targets early-stage companies across various sectors, including B2B and enterprise software, financial technology, consumer applications, health and wellness, and education. Additionally, Next Play Ventures is interested in areas such as productivity software, virtual work, direct-to-consumer e-commerce, software as a service (SaaS), and data and AI/ML-powered platforms. The firm is led by Jeff Weiner and Brian Rumao, who aim to foster the growth of innovative businesses in these dynamic markets.

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Neura Health

Seed Round in 2023
Neura Health is a venture-backed startup focused on enhancing access to and the quality of care for individuals with neurological conditions. The company has developed a virtual neurology clinic platform that allows patients to track their symptoms and share them with licensed doctors, facilitating personalized care from the comfort of their homes. This approach aims to address the significant challenges faced in neurology, including long wait times for specialist appointments and limitations in diagnosis that often rely on self-reported data. By streamlining the process of obtaining care, Neura Health seeks to improve treatment options for conditions such as migraine and chronic headaches, while also working towards a broader goal of advancing neurological research and finding potential cures.

Airspeed

Seed Round in 2023
Airspeed is a team-building platform designed for modern companies to foster digital connections among employees. The platform offers a range of applications that provide engaging solutions for celebrating employee milestones, recognizing colleagues, and facilitating connections within hybrid or remote teams. By serving as a system of record for organizational culture, Airspeed helps businesses enhance employee engagement, retention, and productivity, ultimately contributing to a strong and collaborative company culture.

Trala

Series A in 2023
Trala, Inc. is a company that develops a music education application aimed at teaching users how to play the violin. The application provides features such as tutorials, daily lessons, and real-time feedback on mistakes, utilizing advanced signal processing technology to enhance the learning experience. Users benefit from instant feedback and access to thousands of video tutorials from renowned violinists. Additionally, the app facilitates communication between students and teachers, allowing for the tracking of practice activities and progress. Founded in 2016 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Trala aims to offer a convenient and effective approach to violin education.

Humaans

Series A in 2022
Humaans is a developer of human resource management software tailored for remote and distributed teams. The company's platform serves as a central hub for employee data, allowing organizations to create a customizable human resources infrastructure. This infrastructure facilitates the management of essential HR functions, including onboarding, offboarding, payroll, and employee documentation. By automating various aspects of the employment lifecycle, Humaans aims to simplify complex manual processes, such as promotions and compensation management. The software enhances the efficiency of HR operations by streamlining data management and administrative tasks, ultimately supporting businesses in optimizing their workforce management.

Neura Health

Seed Round in 2022
Neura Health is a venture-backed startup focused on enhancing access to and the quality of care for individuals with neurological conditions. The company has developed a virtual neurology clinic platform that allows patients to track their symptoms and share them with licensed doctors, facilitating personalized care from the comfort of their homes. This approach aims to address the significant challenges faced in neurology, including long wait times for specialist appointments and limitations in diagnosis that often rely on self-reported data. By streamlining the process of obtaining care, Neura Health seeks to improve treatment options for conditions such as migraine and chronic headaches, while also working towards a broader goal of advancing neurological research and finding potential cures.

Esusu

Series B in 2022
Esusu is a financial technology platform that leverages data solutions to help residents and improve property performance. Esusu was created on the premise that no matter where you come from, the color of your skin, and your financial identity should never determine where you end up in life. This allows renters to build and establish their credit scores while helping property owners mitigate against initiating evictions, powered by differentiated data and insights. It was founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, United States.

Cloaked

Seed Round in 2022
Cloaked is a privacy-focused company that empowers individuals to manage their personal data by providing them with unlimited, unique identities. Its platform is designed to enhance privacy protection for online activities and travel, allowing users to access various online services without disclosing sensitive information such as personal emails, phone numbers, or addresses. By enabling users to control how they engage in the digital landscape, Cloaked alleviates the pressure to share personal information both online and in person, fostering a safer and more private online experience.

BRINC Drones

Venture Round in 2022
BRINC Drones develops technology that enhances public safety, focusing on hardware, software, and services for emergency responders. The company's drones enable first responders to communicate in real time with individuals during incidents, facilitating crisis management and de-escalation.

Neta

Seed Round in 2021
Neta is a social commerce platform that brings e-commerce to the offline world. It makes use of local stores and residents to better serve high demand and deliver. Customers order groceries online through the Neta app and pick them up at their local store. The Neta app provides a catalog of items, ranging from fresh produce to pantry staples, that is linked to the personal catalogs of local retailers.

BRINC Drones

Series A in 2021
BRINC Drones develops technology that enhances public safety, focusing on hardware, software, and services for emergency responders. The company's drones enable first responders to communicate in real time with individuals during incidents, facilitating crisis management and de-escalation.

Esusu

Series A in 2021
Esusu is a financial technology platform that leverages data solutions to help residents and improve property performance. Esusu was created on the premise that no matter where you come from, the color of your skin, and your financial identity should never determine where you end up in life. This allows renters to build and establish their credit scores while helping property owners mitigate against initiating evictions, powered by differentiated data and insights. It was founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, United States.

TestGorilla

Seed Round in 2021
TestGorilla B.V. is a company that specializes in developing a pre-employment test platform for the human resources sector. Founded in 2019 and based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, TestGorilla offers a comprehensive suite of tools designed to streamline the candidate screening process. Its platform allows users to create customized assessments, select from a variety of test types—including cognitive ability, programming skills, and personality traits—and incorporate custom questions. This enables employers to make informed hiring decisions based on objective and reliable results, rather than relying solely on potentially misleading resumes. The platform also features one-way video interviewing functionality and provides capabilities for tracking assessment statuses, comparing candidates, and reviewing their qualifications. Overall, TestGorilla aims to enhance the efficiency and fairness of recruitment processes for talent acquisition teams.

BrightHire

Series A in 2021
BrightHire is a company that specializes in developing an interview intelligence platform aimed at enhancing the hiring process for recruiting teams. Its technology is designed to optimize performance in talent acquisition by providing visibility and insights from candidate conversations. This platform enables organizations to fill roles more efficiently, improve recruiter success, and capture valuable candidate information, ultimately transforming the human aspect of hiring.

Ajua

Funding Round in 2021
Ajua operates as a social commerce platform designed to assist small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in expanding their customer base and enhancing business growth. The company provides a comprehensive operating system that enables businesses to create a free online profile, facilitating their discovery by potential customers. Ajua's platform allows businesses to purchase online advertisements on popular social media channels and search engines using mobile airtime. Furthermore, it offers a native payment solution that enables businesses to accept both offline and online payments securely, without disclosing personal information such as bank account details. With over 100,000 businesses on its network, Ajua aims to improve customer engagement and decision-making by fostering direct communication between businesses and their customers.

The Browser Company

Series A in 2021
The Browser Company is a startup focused on developing a web browser that enhances the online experience by prioritizing user focus, organization, and control. Its flagship product, Arc, aims to provide an alternative to mainstream browsers like Google Chrome by offering a more personalized and engaging browsing experience. The company seeks to innovate traditional browsing software, which has remained relatively static over time, by integrating new technologies that enable users to navigate the internet more efficiently and enjoyably.

Nana

Series A in 2021
Nana is a vertically integrated trade skills school that specializes in training individuals for careers in appliance repair. Recognizing the impending job displacement due to technological automation, Nana aims to support those affected by equipping them with essential trade skills. The organization offers a comprehensive mentorship program to enhance practical experience and directly connects graduates to job opportunities with major brands like Samsung and GE through its marketplace. By refining this educational pipeline and imparting essential life skills, Nana is committed to revitalizing the American workforce and generating significant economic opportunities for a new generation of tradespeople.

Armstrong Robotics

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of robotic dishwasher designed for commercial kitchens. The company's artificial intelligence-powered solution automates dish rooms, turning messy bus tubs into clean, stacked dishes.

Windmill

Seed Round in 2021
Windmill develops a smart ecosystem of modern, eco-friendly air care products. Its air conditioners offer antimicrobial filters and activated carbon filters to provide an environmentally savvy and device-compatible machine.

Studio

Series B in 2021
Studio is an online training and education platform that focuses on connecting individuals with mentors to enhance their skills. It offers a range of intensive classes and month-long experiences across various creative fields, including baking, filmmaking, and pop songwriting. Unlike traditional learning methods, Studio emphasizes active participation and hands-on creation rather than passive video consumption. This approach allows students, entrepreneurs, and professionals to gain practical knowledge and develop their capabilities effectively.

Common Room

Series B in 2021
Common Room is a developer of community marketing software aimed at enhancing the connection between organizations and their communities. The platform employs sophisticated signal capture and AI-powered activation agents to identify and enrich information about individuals and accounts. This enables go-to-market teams to effectively target, engage, and convert potential customers. By fostering authentic relationships and promoting collaboration and communication, Common Room empowers users to build thriving and engaged digital communities.

Linktree

Series B in 2021
Linktree is a social media startup company that offers a platform to enhance the internet presence of influencers and e-commerce stores. They help brands, artists, publishers, agencies and influencers better control their presence online. They are a team of developers, designers, marketers, and biz ops, committed to equipping content creators with the best tools for getting their work seen.

Gather

Series A in 2021
Gather Town is a developer of a social platform that facilitates virtual interactions and connections among individuals. The platform enables users to create customized 2D virtual spaces for a variety of events, including conferences, weddings, classes, game nights, and office gatherings. By providing these customizable environments, Gather Town allows participants to engage authentically and meaningfully, overcoming physical limitations and fostering communication among friends, coworkers, and community members. The platform serves as a versatile tool for diverse social and professional occasions, enhancing the experience of gathering in a digital landscape.

Humaans

Seed Round in 2021
Humaans is a developer of human resource management software tailored for remote and distributed teams. The company's platform serves as a central hub for employee data, allowing organizations to create a customizable human resources infrastructure. This infrastructure facilitates the management of essential HR functions, including onboarding, offboarding, payroll, and employee documentation. By automating various aspects of the employment lifecycle, Humaans aims to simplify complex manual processes, such as promotions and compensation management. The software enhances the efficiency of HR operations by streamlining data management and administrative tasks, ultimately supporting businesses in optimizing their workforce management.

Brightwheel

Series C in 2021
Brightwheel is a software platform designed to support early education providers such as preschools, childcare centers, camps, and afterschool programs. It facilitates teachers' daily management tasks and enhances communication with parents, providing them with detailed insights into their children's educational progress. Additionally, the platform automates administrative operations, streamlining processes for administrators. This comprehensive solution aims to create a seamless and personalized learning experience while keeping parents actively involved in their child's education.

Physna

Series B in 2021
Physna LLC, founded in 2015 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, specializes in geometric deep-learning and 3D search technology. The company has developed a software platform that analyzes, compares, and codifies 3D models, facilitating quality control and automated inspection in various industries, including manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, and consumer goods. Physna also owns Thangs.com, a rapidly growing 3D community and search engine. By transforming 3D files into a structured format that software applications can understand, Physna aims to bridge the gap between physical objects and digital code. This innovation enables broader access to 3D design and analysis, fostering advancements in product design, 3D printing, augmented and virtual reality, and other fields, thus supporting increased efficiency and productivity in manufacturing.

Encantos

Seed Round in 2020
Encantos Media Studios is an entertainment and educational company based in Culver City, California, with additional offices in Los Angeles and New York. Founded in 2015, Encantos creates a diverse range of content, including apps, books, toys, and videos, aimed at empowering creatives to tell their stories. The company connects children with skilled storytellers through an online platform designed to teach essential 21st-century skills. Encantos has garnered recognition through numerous awards and accolades from prestigious organizations such as CNN, Forbes, and The New York Times, highlighting its commitment to quality educational content and innovation in children's media.

Nana

Seed Round in 2020
Nana is a vertically integrated trade skills school that specializes in training individuals for careers in appliance repair. Recognizing the impending job displacement due to technological automation, Nana aims to support those affected by equipping them with essential trade skills. The organization offers a comprehensive mentorship program to enhance practical experience and directly connects graduates to job opportunities with major brands like Samsung and GE through its marketplace. By refining this educational pipeline and imparting essential life skills, Nana is committed to revitalizing the American workforce and generating significant economic opportunities for a new generation of tradespeople.

Common Room

Series A in 2020
Common Room is a developer of community marketing software aimed at enhancing the connection between organizations and their communities. The platform employs sophisticated signal capture and AI-powered activation agents to identify and enrich information about individuals and accounts. This enables go-to-market teams to effectively target, engage, and convert potential customers. By fostering authentic relationships and promoting collaboration and communication, Common Room empowers users to build thriving and engaged digital communities.

Esusu

Seed Round in 2020
Esusu is a financial technology platform that leverages data solutions to help residents and improve property performance. Esusu was created on the premise that no matter where you come from, the color of your skin, and your financial identity should never determine where you end up in life. This allows renters to build and establish their credit scores while helping property owners mitigate against initiating evictions, powered by differentiated data and insights. It was founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, United States.

Trala

Seed Round in 2020
Trala, Inc. is a company that develops a music education application aimed at teaching users how to play the violin. The application provides features such as tutorials, daily lessons, and real-time feedback on mistakes, utilizing advanced signal processing technology to enhance the learning experience. Users benefit from instant feedback and access to thousands of video tutorials from renowned violinists. Additionally, the app facilitates communication between students and teachers, allowing for the tracking of practice activities and progress. Founded in 2016 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Trala aims to offer a convenient and effective approach to violin education.

The Browser Company

Seed Round in 2020
The Browser Company is a startup focused on developing a web browser that enhances the online experience by prioritizing user focus, organization, and control. Its flagship product, Arc, aims to provide an alternative to mainstream browsers like Google Chrome by offering a more personalized and engaging browsing experience. The company seeks to innovate traditional browsing software, which has remained relatively static over time, by integrating new technologies that enable users to navigate the internet more efficiently and enjoyably.

Headspace

Series C in 2020
Headspace is a company dedicated to enhancing mental healthcare through its digital platform, which focuses on meditation, mindfulness, and overall mental well-being. The Headspace app features a diverse array of guided meditations led by experts, including its co-founder Andy Puddicombe, aimed at helping users reduce stress, improve focus, and cultivate mindfulness. It also offers specialized tools for sleep, such as "Sleepcasts," soundscapes, and guided sleep meditations, to aid users in achieving better rest. In addition to these features, Headspace provides mindfulness programs that address various aspects of daily life, including work, relationships, and health, while also focusing on managing mental health challenges like anxiety and depression. Furthermore, the company collaborates with organizations through corporate wellness programs, supplying resources designed to enhance employee productivity and well-being.

Evervault

Series A in 2020
Evervault Ltd., founded in 2017 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, specializes in developing privacy-preserving cloud infrastructure. The company provides encryption infrastructure designed to make data privacy straightforward and accessible for software developers. Its platform offers user-friendly tools that allow developers to deploy applications within hardware-secured environments, ensuring that data remains encrypted throughout its lifecycle. By focusing on simplifying security measures, Evervault enables developers to concentrate on building their products without the burden of managing complex security concerns.

Truework

Series B in 2020
Truework is a platform that facilitates the verification of income and employment for banks, lenders, and other entities. By integrating with human resources and payroll systems, as well as sectors like lending and housing, the platform automates the processing of employment and income requests. This capability allows financial institutions and background check providers to efficiently approve or deny requests for verification. Truework emphasizes consumer control over personal data, positioning itself as a key player in the financial services and fintech sectors. Its API-enabled solution streamlines the verification process, enhancing efficiency for users in need of reliable employment and income information.

Hatch

Series B in 2020
Hatch, Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Menlo Park, California, specializes in designing and developing sleep products aimed at promoting healthy sleep habits for users of all ages. The company's product line includes Hatch Grow, which tracks a baby's weight gain, feeding amounts, and diaper changes, as well as Hatch Rest, Rest+, and Hatch Restore, devices that incorporate smart lighting and soothing sleep sounds. Hatch's innovative approach to sleep solutions has benefited over a million individuals, making it easier for families to achieve restful nights. Additionally, Hatch operates as a curated marketplace, connecting professional makers and independent designers with buyers, allowing for the customization and personalization of products to meet unique needs.

Fast

Series A in 2020
Fast's mission is to make buying online faster, safer and easier for everyone. Its Fast Login and Fast Checkout product enable a one-click sign-in and purchasing experience that makes it easier for people to buy and merchants to sell. The company's products work on any browser, device or platform for consistent, stress-free purchasing, either on a merchants own domain or through headless checkout on any other website. Fast invests heavily in its user privacy and security, with a Zero Fraud Guarantee on chargebacks for sellers. Headquartered in San Francisco, Fast is a privately held company founded by Domm Holland and Allison Barr Allen and funded by Stripe, Addition, Index Ventures, Susa Ventures and Sugar Capital. Headquartered in San Francisco, Fast is a privately held company funded by Stripe, Index Ventures, Susa Ventures, Global Founders Capital, and Brian Sugar – who also serves on the board.

LogicGate

Series B in 2019
LogicGate, Inc. specializes in enterprise process automation solutions, providing a platform that allows users to create applications through an intuitive drag-and-drop interface. The platform, known as Risk Cloud, is designed to facilitate various risk management activities, including regulatory change management, enterprise risk management, incident management, and compliance management across multiple industries such as finance, healthcare, and energy. By enhancing operational controls and enabling collaboration on risk management, LogicGate's technology empowers organizations to adapt to changing business conditions and streamline their compliance processes. Founded in 2015 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company aims to centralize and automate risk-related activities, allowing businesses to manage risks effectively without relying heavily on external consultants.

Holberton School

Series B in 2019
Holberton School is an innovative educational institution that serves as an alternative to traditional college for aspiring software engineers. Founded in 2016 by Sylvain Kalache and Julien Barbier, it offers a two-year, project-based program designed to train students to become full-stack software engineers. Holberton emphasizes hands-on learning and peer collaboration, allowing students to engage in real-world projects and develop their own applications. The curriculum is structured to foster creativity and teamwork, preparing students to tackle practical challenges in the tech industry. Initially launched in San Francisco, Holberton School has expanded to include campuses in New Haven, Bogotá, and Medellín, making its unique approach to education accessible to a broader audience.

Wildlife Studios

Series A in 2019
Wildlife Studios is a mobile gaming company that focuses on developing and publishing a diverse array of games, including arcade and battle royale genres, to cater to a wide range of gaming preferences. With a commitment to creating impactful gaming experiences, the company emphasizes its core disciplines of product development, engineering, art, marketing, and data analysis. Wildlife Studios operates offices in Argentina, Brazil, Ireland, and the United States, where it builds talented and passionate teams dedicated to advancing the mobile gaming landscape. The studio's offerings are designed to be compatible with various devices, ensuring accessibility for a broad audience of game enthusiasts.

Ginger

Series C in 2019
Ginger is a telemental health provider delivering evidence-based behavioral health coaching, therapy, and psychiatry from a smartphone. Ginger's on-demand system brings together behavioral health coaches, therapists, and psychiatrists, who work as a team to deliver personalized care, right through your smartphone. The app provides members with access to the support they need within seconds, 24/7, 365 days a year. Millions of people have access to Ginger through leading employers, health plans, and its network of partners.

Scale AI

Series C in 2019
Scale AI, Inc. is a data platform provider specializing in training and validation data for artificial intelligence applications. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers various annotation tools including Scale Image for image data, Scale Video for video data, Scale Text for text data, and Scale Document for intelligent document processing. Its advanced platform also includes Scale Nucleus, which helps manage user data. Scale AI's products support a wide range of sectors, such as autonomous vehicles, retail, conversational AI, and robotics, facilitating tasks like content moderation and transcription. By focusing on providing high-quality labeled data, Scale AI enables organizations to accelerate the development of AI technologies, allowing clients to concentrate on building innovative models rather than data preparation.

Notion

Venture Round in 2019
Notion is a comprehensive productivity and collaboration platform that integrates note-taking, task management, and database features into a single user-friendly interface. It enables users to create customizable workspaces tailored for various functions such as personal organization, project management, and team collaboration. Notion provides a range of templates for distinct tasks, including customer relationship management and content management, making it suitable for both individuals and teams. Additionally, the platform supports integration with popular external tools like Google Calendar, Slack, and GitHub, further enhancing its versatility. Notion also features an AI component that aids users in tasks such as text generation and predictive analytics, contributing to improved efficiency and workflow management.

Brex

Series C in 2019
Brex Inc. is a financial technology company that provides corporate credit cards and integrated financial services to businesses. Established in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Brex has additional offices in Draper, Utah; Vancouver, Canada; and New York, New York. The company offers the Brex Mastercard Corporate Credit Card, which features reward programs for various categories, including rideshare, travel, dining, and software subscriptions. By combining financial services with existing software applications, Brex enables businesses to streamline their financial operations and empower employees to make informed financial decisions. This innovative approach helps companies navigate the complexities of the modern business environment and enhances their growth potential.

CurlMix

Seed Round in 2019
CurlMix Inc. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in haircare products for individuals with curly hair. Founded in 2015 by Kimberly Lewis, it operates a monthly subscription service that delivers five to seven all-natural ingredients directly to customers. These kits allow subscribers to create their own customized hair products by following step-by-step instructions provided with each box. Additionally, CurlMix offers a range of products including flaxseed gel, moisturizers, regrowth serums, and hair and body butter, which can be purchased through their online platform and in retail stores. The company focuses on empowering consumers by promoting toxic-free ingredients and providing effective solutions for maintaining healthy, moisturized, and defined curls.

Figma

Series C in 2019
Figma, Inc. is a design platform that provides an in-browser interface design and prototyping tool, facilitating collaboration among product teams. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, Figma enables users to create, test, and ship designs efficiently. Its features support various design tasks, including UI and UX design, wireframing, and visual brainstorming. The platform enhances productivity by allowing teams to work together in real-time, regardless of their location, making it easier to consolidate tools and streamline workflows. Figma aims to make design more accessible, serving a diverse clientele that includes companies like Airbnb, Slack, and Microsoft.

Wellthy

Series A in 2019
Wellthy, Inc. is a concierge service based in New York that assists individuals and families in managing care for chronically ill, aging, or disabled loved ones. Established in 2014, the company connects families with dedicated Care Coordinators who help navigate complex care situations, including aging-related issues such as dementia, diabetes, and cancer, as well as childcare and special needs. Wellthy's platform enables families to efficiently organize appointments, manage tasks, store essential documents, and maintain communication, alleviating the logistical burdens associated with caregiving. The service aims to provide relief to families by coordinating care and addressing related medical, legal, financial, and housing needs.

Trala

Seed Round in 2018
Trala, Inc. is a company that develops a music education application aimed at teaching users how to play the violin. The application provides features such as tutorials, daily lessons, and real-time feedback on mistakes, utilizing advanced signal processing technology to enhance the learning experience. Users benefit from instant feedback and access to thousands of video tutorials from renowned violinists. Additionally, the app facilitates communication between students and teachers, allowing for the tracking of practice activities and progress. Founded in 2016 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Trala aims to offer a convenient and effective approach to violin education.

Cameo

Series A in 2018
Cameo is a marketplace that enables fans to book personalized video shoutouts from a diverse range of talent, including celebrities and influencers. The company aims to create authentic and personalized fan experiences by providing a platform where users can easily connect with their favorite personalities. Customers can browse through thousands of available talents and pay for customized video messages, allowing them to share unique experiences with friends and loved ones.

Brilliant.org

Series B in 2018
Brilliant delivers digital interactive STEM learning experiences to students, professionals, and lifelong learners around the world.

Cricket Health

Series A in 2018
Cricket Health Inc. is a specialty kidney care provider focused on delivering integrated nephrology and dialysis services for individuals with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, the company employs a technology-enabled, evidence-based approach to manage kidney diseases. Cricket Health aims to enhance patient outcomes and value for healthcare partners by providing multidisciplinary care both in-person and virtually. Their services are designed to keep patients healthy, reduce hospitalizations, accelerate access to transplants, and promote home dialysis adoption. By identifying at-risk patients and acting early, Cricket Health supports personalized treatment options that include transplant support, home dialysis, conservative care, and in-center dialysis.

Skinny Dipped Almonds

Seed Round in 2018
Skinny Dipped Almonds is a snack food company that offers chocolate-covered almond treats. Its roasted almonds are skinny-dipped in a thin layer of artisan dark chocolate and finished with a whisper of pure cocoa, espresso, or raspberry.

Holberton School

Series A in 2018
Holberton School is an innovative educational institution that serves as an alternative to traditional college for aspiring software engineers. Founded in 2016 by Sylvain Kalache and Julien Barbier, it offers a two-year, project-based program designed to train students to become full-stack software engineers. Holberton emphasizes hands-on learning and peer collaboration, allowing students to engage in real-world projects and develop their own applications. The curriculum is structured to foster creativity and teamwork, preparing students to tackle practical challenges in the tech industry. Initially launched in San Francisco, Holberton School has expanded to include campuses in New Haven, Bogotá, and Medellín, making its unique approach to education accessible to a broader audience.

Cameo

Seed Round in 2018
Cameo is a marketplace that enables fans to book personalized video shoutouts from a diverse range of talent, including celebrities and influencers. The company aims to create authentic and personalized fan experiences by providing a platform where users can easily connect with their favorite personalities. Customers can browse through thousands of available talents and pay for customized video messages, allowing them to share unique experiences with friends and loved ones.

Craftable

Seed Round in 2018
Craftable is a comprehensive restaurant management platform developed by a team of technology experts and hospitality veterans. It serves the needs of restaurants, bars, and hotels by integrating various operational functions such as ordering, inventory control, and accounting. The platform allows users to manage complex beverage programs and menu offerings effectively, providing tools for menu engineering, recipe costing, and price comparison. This enables operators to maintain tight control over costs and optimize their culinary creations to protect profit margins. Craftable's system is designed to support operators ranging from independent restaurateurs to larger regional and national chains, facilitating the management of multiple locations and vendor relationships. The platform is utilized by prominent hospitality operators, enhancing their operational efficiency and overall productivity.

Figma

Series B in 2018
Figma, Inc. is a design platform that provides an in-browser interface design and prototyping tool, facilitating collaboration among product teams. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, Figma enables users to create, test, and ship designs efficiently. Its features support various design tasks, including UI and UX design, wireframing, and visual brainstorming. The platform enhances productivity by allowing teams to work together in real-time, regardless of their location, making it easier to consolidate tools and streamline workflows. Figma aims to make design more accessible, serving a diverse clientele that includes companies like Airbnb, Slack, and Microsoft.

Wellthy

Seed Round in 2017
Wellthy, Inc. is a concierge service based in New York that assists individuals and families in managing care for chronically ill, aging, or disabled loved ones. Established in 2014, the company connects families with dedicated Care Coordinators who help navigate complex care situations, including aging-related issues such as dementia, diabetes, and cancer, as well as childcare and special needs. Wellthy's platform enables families to efficiently organize appointments, manage tasks, store essential documents, and maintain communication, alleviating the logistical burdens associated with caregiving. The service aims to provide relief to families by coordinating care and addressing related medical, legal, financial, and housing needs.

ThinkCERCA

Series B in 2017
ThinkCERCA operates a personalized literacy platform that focuses on enhancing students' reading, writing, and critical thinking skills through the practice of argumentative writing. The platform supports educators in facilitating collaborative discussions and debates, enabling them to design and assess lessons centered on argumentation. By tracking real-time progress, ThinkCERCA allows teachers to effectively monitor student development. The platform is utilized by educators and students across all 50 states and in 130 countries. ThinkCERCA has gained recognition in the education sector, having partnered with notable organizations and received accolades for its innovative approach to literacy and critical thinking education. The company has also been acknowledged by various educational publications and received grants supporting its mission to improve literacy outcomes.

LandscapeHub

Seed Round in 2017
LandscapeHub is a digital B2B marketplace that connects buyers and suppliers in the landscaping industry through a centralized online platform. By aggregating inventory and pricing from quality suppliers across the country, LandscapeHub enhances efficiency and fosters network building among participants. The platform provides valuable market insights, enabling users to streamline the procurement process for landscaping materials. This approach allows buyers to access a comprehensive selection of products in one convenient location, thereby improving operational efficiencies for nursery and landscape supply distributors.

LogicGate

Series A in 2017
LogicGate, Inc. specializes in enterprise process automation solutions, providing a platform that allows users to create applications through an intuitive drag-and-drop interface. The platform, known as Risk Cloud, is designed to facilitate various risk management activities, including regulatory change management, enterprise risk management, incident management, and compliance management across multiple industries such as finance, healthcare, and energy. By enhancing operational controls and enabling collaboration on risk management, LogicGate's technology empowers organizations to adapt to changing business conditions and streamline their compliance processes. Founded in 2015 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company aims to centralize and automate risk-related activities, allowing businesses to manage risks effectively without relying heavily on external consultants.

Holberton School

Seed Round in 2017
Holberton School is an innovative educational institution that serves as an alternative to traditional college for aspiring software engineers. Founded in 2016 by Sylvain Kalache and Julien Barbier, it offers a two-year, project-based program designed to train students to become full-stack software engineers. Holberton emphasizes hands-on learning and peer collaboration, allowing students to engage in real-world projects and develop their own applications. The curriculum is structured to foster creativity and teamwork, preparing students to tackle practical challenges in the tech industry. Initially launched in San Francisco, Holberton School has expanded to include campuses in New Haven, Bogotá, and Medellín, making its unique approach to education accessible to a broader audience.

Seesaw Learning

Seed Round in 2017
SeeSaw is a learning platform designed to enhance student engagement by connecting educators, students, and families. The platform enables teachers to create impactful learning experiences while allowing students to reflect, collaborate, and showcase their work. Families are encouraged to support and celebrate their children's educational journeys. Used by over 10 million users monthly, SeeSaw is prevalent in more than 75% of schools across the United States and has a global reach in over 150 countries. The platform offers a range of features, including creative tools, teacher-generated activities, secure messaging, assessment capabilities, and school management analytics, all aimed at fostering creativity and improving learning outcomes, particularly in elementary education.

LogicGate

Seed Round in 2016
LogicGate, Inc. specializes in enterprise process automation solutions, providing a platform that allows users to create applications through an intuitive drag-and-drop interface. The platform, known as Risk Cloud, is designed to facilitate various risk management activities, including regulatory change management, enterprise risk management, incident management, and compliance management across multiple industries such as finance, healthcare, and energy. By enhancing operational controls and enabling collaboration on risk management, LogicGate's technology empowers organizations to adapt to changing business conditions and streamline their compliance processes. Founded in 2015 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company aims to centralize and automate risk-related activities, allowing businesses to manage risks effectively without relying heavily on external consultants.

SpoonfulONE

Series A in 2016
SpoonfulONE is a health and wellness company based in Menlo Park, California, that focuses on preventing food allergies in infants and children. It offers a foundational food blend designed for babies around four months of age, which incorporates small amounts of various allergens, including peanuts, milk, shellfish, tree nuts, egg, fish, grains, soy, and sesame. This approach aims to provide gentle and consistent immune system training during the early stages of solid food introduction. SpoonfulONE sells its products online, making it accessible for families looking to incorporate allergy protection into their children's diets.

Headspace

Series A in 2015
Headspace is a company dedicated to enhancing mental healthcare through its digital platform, which focuses on meditation, mindfulness, and overall mental well-being. The Headspace app features a diverse array of guided meditations led by experts, including its co-founder Andy Puddicombe, aimed at helping users reduce stress, improve focus, and cultivate mindfulness. It also offers specialized tools for sleep, such as "Sleepcasts," soundscapes, and guided sleep meditations, to aid users in achieving better rest. In addition to these features, Headspace provides mindfulness programs that address various aspects of daily life, including work, relationships, and health, while also focusing on managing mental health challenges like anxiety and depression. Furthermore, the company collaborates with organizations through corporate wellness programs, supplying resources designed to enhance employee productivity and well-being.

Cricket Health

Seed Round in 2015
Cricket Health Inc. is a specialty kidney care provider focused on delivering integrated nephrology and dialysis services for individuals with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, the company employs a technology-enabled, evidence-based approach to manage kidney diseases. Cricket Health aims to enhance patient outcomes and value for healthcare partners by providing multidisciplinary care both in-person and virtually. Their services are designed to keep patients healthy, reduce hospitalizations, accelerate access to transplants, and promote home dialysis adoption. By identifying at-risk patients and acting early, Cricket Health supports personalized treatment options that include transplant support, home dialysis, conservative care, and in-center dialysis.

ObEN

Seed Round in 2014
ObEN, Inc. is an artificial intelligence technology company based in Pasadena, California, founded in 2014. It specializes in developing advanced speech technology that allows users to create personalized 3D avatars that replicate their appearance, voice, and behavior for digital interactions. The company's innovative voice synthesis technology captures voiceprints to build customizable voice models applicable in multiple languages, enhancing user experience in virtual environments. ObEN's Personal AI (PAI) platform operates on a decentralized blockchain, enabling secure management of these intelligent avatars. The company has established strategic partnerships with notable organizations, including SM Entertainment and Tsinghua University, positioning itself at the forefront of the digital identity landscape for consumers and celebrities alike.

Collective Health

Series A in 2014
Collective Health is a prominent health benefits platform that streamlines the management of medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy services for employees and their families. By offering an integrated solution through a cloud-based self-insurance platform, the company simplifies the administration of health plans via a single portal. This platform provides users with clear guidance, live concierge support, and digital tools to facilitate the navigation and management of healthcare services. Collective Health aims to reduce the complexities of delivering health benefits, enhance the member experience, and promote healthier outcomes for both employees and organizations. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company also has offices in Chicago, Illinois, and Lehi, Utah.

Little Passports

Seed Round in 2011
Little Passports, Inc. is an educational platform based in San Francisco that offers subscription-based packages aimed at inspiring children to learn about different countries and cultures. Founded in 2009 by two mothers, the company provides four subscription options that include monthly postal packages filled with letters, souvenirs, and interactive materials, as well as access to online games and activities. These packages, which come in World Edition and USA Edition formats, feature a variety of engaging content such as cooking games, treasure hunts, trivia, puzzles, and interactive maps. Little Passports has a global reach, with its products available in numerous countries, allowing children to explore the world around them through fun and educational experiences.

Slack

Series B in 2011
Slack Technologies, Inc. operates a cloud-based communication and collaboration platform designed to enhance organizational communication. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Slack enables users to exchange messages, share files, and integrate with a variety of business tools and services. The platform is utilized by teams across multiple industries, from startups to large enterprises, promoting increased efficiency and productivity. Slack's offerings are provided under a software-as-a-service model, and the company also manages the Slack Fund, which invests in teams developing innovative products aimed at improving workplace productivity.

Vox Media

Series C in 2010
Vox Media is a prominent media company that specializes in creating, publishing, and distributing online content tailored to young adults globally. Founded in 2012, it operates a diverse portfolio of brands, including SB Nation, which focuses on sports and fan communities; The Verge, a technology publication; Polygon, aimed at adult gamers; Vox.com, which covers news and interests; Eater, centered on food and dining; Racked, which focuses on shopping, beauty, and fashion; Curbed, dedicated to real estate and home; and Re/code, a tech business publication. Additionally, Vox Media encompasses Vox Creative, a division that develops marketing narratives for brands, and offers advertising services through Vox Advertising and the Concert advertising solution. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., with offices in New York City, Vox Media is committed to sustainable editorial practices and responsible industry leadership.

Vox Media

Series B in 2009
Vox Media is a prominent media company that specializes in creating, publishing, and distributing online content tailored to young adults globally. Founded in 2012, it operates a diverse portfolio of brands, including SB Nation, which focuses on sports and fan communities; The Verge, a technology publication; Polygon, aimed at adult gamers; Vox.com, which covers news and interests; Eater, centered on food and dining; Racked, which focuses on shopping, beauty, and fashion; Curbed, dedicated to real estate and home; and Re/code, a tech business publication. Additionally, Vox Media encompasses Vox Creative, a division that develops marketing narratives for brands, and offers advertising services through Vox Advertising and the Concert advertising solution. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., with offices in New York City, Vox Media is committed to sustainable editorial practices and responsible industry leadership.

Vox Media

Series A in 2009
Vox Media is a prominent media company that specializes in creating, publishing, and distributing online content tailored to young adults globally. Founded in 2012, it operates a diverse portfolio of brands, including SB Nation, which focuses on sports and fan communities; The Verge, a technology publication; Polygon, aimed at adult gamers; Vox.com, which covers news and interests; Eater, centered on food and dining; Racked, which focuses on shopping, beauty, and fashion; Curbed, dedicated to real estate and home; and Re/code, a tech business publication. Additionally, Vox Media encompasses Vox Creative, a division that develops marketing narratives for brands, and offers advertising services through Vox Advertising and the Concert advertising solution. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., with offices in New York City, Vox Media is committed to sustainable editorial practices and responsible industry leadership.

Cloudera

Series A in 2008
Cloudera, Inc. is a provider of data analytics and management solutions, operating primarily in the United States, Europe, and Asia. The company offers a comprehensive suite of products through its Subscription and Services segments. Its flagship Cloudera Enterprise Data Hub enables organizations to perform various analytics on a governed and secure data set across public and private clouds or data centers. Cloudera also provides a hybrid cloud solution known as Cloudera Data Warehouse for self-service analytics, along with tools like Cloudera Data Science and Engineering for big data processing and Cloudera Operational DB for real-time analytics. Additional offerings include the Hortonworks Data Platform, Cloudera DataFlow for data collection and analysis, and Cloudera SDX for security and governance. Cloudera supports its clients—corporate enterprises and public sector organizations—through software subscriptions and professional services that include consultation, training, and machine learning expertise. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Cloudera aims to transform complex data into actionable insights while ensuring efficiency and security.
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