Maan Ventures

Maan Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2014 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia. It specializes in early-stage investments, focusing primarily on startups within the hardware security and medical devices sectors. The firm aims to support innovative companies that address key challenges in their respective fields. By investing in promising ventures, Maan Ventures seeks to foster technological advancements and contribute to the growth of industries that enhance security and healthcare. With a commitment to nurturing nascent companies, Maan Ventures plays a crucial role in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, providing not only capital but also strategic guidance to help startups navigate their developmental stages.

David Beisel

Co-Founder and Partner

Rob Go

Co-Founder and Partner

Manesh Gupta

Founder and Managing Partner

Amit Gupta

Partner

Rachel Hodes

Director of Platform

Lee Hower

Co-Founder and Partner

Dorothy Ren

Investment Associate

Past deals in Collaborative Consumption

Flyp

Series A in 2022
Flyp is a company that operates an artificial intelligence platform focused on reselling used goods. It facilitates the sale of second-hand clothing by connecting individual resellers with a decentralized network. The platform provides automation software and supply chain management systems that empower these resellers to turn used items into cash. By enabling both enterprises and consumers to liquidate their items efficiently, Flyp aims to simplify the resale process and create a more sustainable marketplace for pre-owned goods.

Nuw (The Nu Wardrobe LTD)

Seed Round in 2022
The Nu Wardrobe are redefining what it means to wear something ‘new’. The Nu Wardrobe is a platform that lets users bring their wardrobe online so they can share their clothes with others. As a community, The Nu Wardrobe extends the life cycle of people’s clothes and significantly reduces garment waste, without compromising on style.

Fetch

Series A in 2022
Fetch is a self-service truck and van rental platform designed to simplify the rental process for users. It addresses common frustrations associated with traditional truck rental, such as long wait times, hidden fees, and complicated return procedures. Fetch offers a straightforward pricing model that includes all costs in a single hourly rate, eliminating surprise charges for mileage or insurance. Additionally, it enhances convenience by delivering rental vehicles directly to customers rather than requiring them to visit a rental location. The platform allows users to easily find and book trucks from local owners through an intuitive application, making it accessible for those in need of transportation. With a focus on modern, safe, and user-friendly vehicles, Fetch aims to provide an efficient solution for individuals and businesses looking to complete their transportation needs quickly and effectively.

Carrot

Seed Round in 2021
Carrot Cart is a browser extension that enhances the online shopping experience by automatically saving items placed in a user's cart and categorizing them for easy access. The software enables users to create collections of products, track their prices, gather opinions, compare various items, and discover new brands. By streamlining the management of online shopping carts, Carrot Cart helps users keep track of their desired products with minimal effort, making the process more efficient and organized.

Lula

Series A in 2021
Lula operates a peer-to-peer marketplace that connects vehicle owners with individuals seeking to rent those vehicles. It allows vehicle owners to list their vehicles for rent and facilitates direct communication and transactions between owners and renters. Lula does not own or manage the vehicles and does not engage in the contracts formed between owners and renters. Additionally, Lula provides insurance technology solutions tailored for various sectors, including car rental companies and logistics firms. Their offerings include policy management, risk assessment tools, and claims handling services, which help clients streamline their insurance processes and reduce operational costs.

ShelfLife

Seed Round in 2021
ShelfLife is an ordering platform connecting food and beverage brands with prominent packaging suppliers. For both brands and suppliers, ShelfLife's technology drastically reduces the time spent placing and managing orders of routine packaging materials. By bringing together a community of like-minded brands, ShelfLife actively negotiates volume-based pricing contracts with supply partners. With ShelfLife, food and beverage brands can place and track orders in minutes, chat with their supply partners, and gain new insights to develop a more resilient packaging supply chain.

Somewhere Good

Seed Round in 2021
Somewhere Good is a social platform centered around identity and community.

Grove Collaborative

Venture Round in 2020
Grove Collaborative, Inc. is an online retailer based in San Francisco, California, specializing in natural home and personal care products. Founded in 2012, the company provides a wide range of items, including household cleaners, personal care products, and baby and pet supplies. Its product offerings encompass laundry detergents, dish soaps, deodorants, shampoos, hand sanitizers, and various other essential items designed to enhance everyday living. Grove Collaborative aims to simplify the shopping experience for consumers seeking eco-friendly options for their homes and families. Originally established as ePantry LLC, the company rebranded to its current name in April 2016.

ShelfLife

Pre Seed Round in 2020
ShelfLife is an ordering platform connecting food and beverage brands with prominent packaging suppliers. For both brands and suppliers, ShelfLife's technology drastically reduces the time spent placing and managing orders of routine packaging materials. By bringing together a community of like-minded brands, ShelfLife actively negotiates volume-based pricing contracts with supply partners. With ShelfLife, food and beverage brands can place and track orders in minutes, chat with their supply partners, and gain new insights to develop a more resilient packaging supply chain.

Grove Collaborative

Series D in 2019
Grove Collaborative, Inc. is an online retailer based in San Francisco, California, specializing in natural home and personal care products. Founded in 2012, the company provides a wide range of items, including household cleaners, personal care products, and baby and pet supplies. Its product offerings encompass laundry detergents, dish soaps, deodorants, shampoos, hand sanitizers, and various other essential items designed to enhance everyday living. Grove Collaborative aims to simplify the shopping experience for consumers seeking eco-friendly options for their homes and families. Originally established as ePantry LLC, the company rebranded to its current name in April 2016.

Pattern

Series A in 2019
Pattern operates an online marketplace focused on home products, aiming to create a family of consumer goods brands united by a common mission. The company offers a range of items, including storage boxes, kitchen tools, and serving trays, all made from sustainable materials. By curating product selections tailored to specific rooms such as bedrooms, kitchens, and bathrooms, Pattern enables customers to easily find and purchase eco-friendly products that enhance their living spaces. The brand emphasizes building personal relationships with consumers to better understand and meet their needs.

Alcove

Seed Round in 2019
Alcove is a shared living community that provides per-room leases in furnished properties. Founded in 1999 and based in Durham, North Carolina, the company utilizes technology to match individuals to available bedrooms according to their budget, location, and timing preferences. Alcove enhances the living experience by equipping its properties with essential amenities, including furnishings, Wi-Fi, utilities, and housekeeping services. Additionally, it fosters a sense of community by organizing events for residents. This model aims to simplify the process of finding suitable rental accommodations and roommates.

Grove Collaborative

Series C in 2018
Grove Collaborative, Inc. is an online retailer based in San Francisco, California, specializing in natural home and personal care products. Founded in 2012, the company provides a wide range of items, including household cleaners, personal care products, and baby and pet supplies. Its product offerings encompass laundry detergents, dish soaps, deodorants, shampoos, hand sanitizers, and various other essential items designed to enhance everyday living. Grove Collaborative aims to simplify the shopping experience for consumers seeking eco-friendly options for their homes and families. Originally established as ePantry LLC, the company rebranded to its current name in April 2016.

Grove Collaborative

Series A in 2016
Grove Collaborative, Inc. is an online retailer based in San Francisco, California, specializing in natural home and personal care products. Founded in 2012, the company provides a wide range of items, including household cleaners, personal care products, and baby and pet supplies. Its product offerings encompass laundry detergents, dish soaps, deodorants, shampoos, hand sanitizers, and various other essential items designed to enhance everyday living. Grove Collaborative aims to simplify the shopping experience for consumers seeking eco-friendly options for their homes and families. Originally established as ePantry LLC, the company rebranded to its current name in April 2016.

Letgo

Series B in 2016
Letgo is a popular mobile application that facilitates the buying and selling of second-hand goods locally, boasting over 100 million downloads and 400 million listings. Founded in 2015 by Alec Oxenford and Jordi Castello, later joined by Enrique Linares, Letgo has become a leading marketplace in the United States, offering a diverse range of products, including electronics, vehicles, clothing, and furniture. The app incorporates innovative features such as image recognition and video listings, which streamline the listing process by automatically suggesting titles, prices, and categories based on user-uploaded photos. This user-friendly approach allows individuals to easily declutter their homes and discover great deals nearby.

Roam International

Seed Round in 2016
Roam is a coliving and coworking community testing the boundaries between work, travel, and life adventure. It also provides communal living spaces around the world. The company provides everything from redundant fiber lines to multiple providers, Cisco Meraki gear, universal power outlets, and Eames  aluminum office chairs. They provide sheets, towels, and all the other little things you need to feel at home and that include a media center, pool, shared kitchen, and event space. Roam was founded on January 22, 2015, and is headquartered in New York, USA.

ThredUp

Series E in 2015
ThredUp Inc. operates an online consignment and thrift store, specializing in the buying and selling of new and used apparel. Founded in 2009 and based in Oakland, California, the platform offers a wide range of clothing for women, maternity, children, and accessories, including handbags and shoes. ThredUp aims to promote sustainable fashion by encouraging consumers to consider secondhand options first, facilitating access to over 35,000 brands at significantly reduced prices. The company has developed a robust marketplace and infrastructure that has already redistributed nearly 100 million garments, catering to millions of users who utilize the platform to sell their clothes or purchase items through various options such as online browsing, physical stores, or try-before-you-buy boxes. ThredUp's innovative approach positions it as a key player in the growing resale economy.

Grove Collaborative

Seed Round in 2015
Grove Collaborative, Inc. is an online retailer based in San Francisco, California, specializing in natural home and personal care products. Founded in 2012, the company provides a wide range of items, including household cleaners, personal care products, and baby and pet supplies. Its product offerings encompass laundry detergents, dish soaps, deodorants, shampoos, hand sanitizers, and various other essential items designed to enhance everyday living. Grove Collaborative aims to simplify the shopping experience for consumers seeking eco-friendly options for their homes and families. Originally established as ePantry LLC, the company rebranded to its current name in April 2016.

Bridj

Series A in 2015
Bridj is a transportation company that leverages big data and crowdsourcing to optimize urban mobility. By analyzing movement patterns within cities, Bridj creates a dynamic network of direct shuttle services that connect popular origin and destination points. The system continuously improves through machine-learning algorithms, adapting to user demand and enhancing its efficiency. In addition to its transportation services, Bridj offers a booking and fleet management platform that enables clients to schedule, manage, and monitor their transportation operations. This approach allows businesses to streamline their processes and improve overall service delivery, thereby transforming public transit and offering a smarter solution for intra-city travel.

Shareaholic

Series A in 2014
Shareaholic, Inc. offers a content amplification platform designed to enhance the discovery, engagement, and sharing of relevant content for marketers, publishers, and site owners. By enabling website owners to showcase pertinent content, the platform helps increase pageviews, user engagement, and time spent on their sites. Shareaholic also facilitates the sharing of various activities, such as articles and purchases, across multiple social media channels including Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. In addition to these features, the platform provides actionable metrics that offer insights into content performance and audience interactions. With a user base exceeding 300,000 websites, Shareaholic serves customers globally and was founded in 2008, with its headquarters located in Boston, Massachusetts.

Bridj

Seed Round in 2014
Bridj is a transportation company that leverages big data and crowdsourcing to optimize urban mobility. By analyzing movement patterns within cities, Bridj creates a dynamic network of direct shuttle services that connect popular origin and destination points. The system continuously improves through machine-learning algorithms, adapting to user demand and enhancing its efficiency. In addition to its transportation services, Bridj offers a booking and fleet management platform that enables clients to schedule, manage, and monitor their transportation operations. This approach allows businesses to streamline their processes and improve overall service delivery, thereby transforming public transit and offering a smarter solution for intra-city travel.

ThredUp

Series D in 2014
ThredUp Inc. operates an online consignment and thrift store, specializing in the buying and selling of new and used apparel. Founded in 2009 and based in Oakland, California, the platform offers a wide range of clothing for women, maternity, children, and accessories, including handbags and shoes. ThredUp aims to promote sustainable fashion by encouraging consumers to consider secondhand options first, facilitating access to over 35,000 brands at significantly reduced prices. The company has developed a robust marketplace and infrastructure that has already redistributed nearly 100 million garments, catering to millions of users who utilize the platform to sell their clothes or purchase items through various options such as online browsing, physical stores, or try-before-you-buy boxes. ThredUp's innovative approach positions it as a key player in the growing resale economy.

Grove Collaborative

Seed Round in 2014
Grove Collaborative, Inc. is an online retailer based in San Francisco, California, specializing in natural home and personal care products. Founded in 2012, the company provides a wide range of items, including household cleaners, personal care products, and baby and pet supplies. Its product offerings encompass laundry detergents, dish soaps, deodorants, shampoos, hand sanitizers, and various other essential items designed to enhance everyday living. Grove Collaborative aims to simplify the shopping experience for consumers seeking eco-friendly options for their homes and families. Originally established as ePantry LLC, the company rebranded to its current name in April 2016.

CustomMade

Series B in 2013
CustomMade Ventures Corp. is an online marketplace that connects consumers seeking unique, customized home furnishings and other personalized items with professional makers. Founded in 1996 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the platform features a diverse range of products, including furniture, jewelry, home décor, and outdoor furnishings. Over the years, CustomMade has expanded its network from a small community of carpenters to over 12,000 skilled makers across various trades. The company aims to provide a seamless experience for buyers by combining personalized customer service with the expertise of its makers, making custom goods accessible and efficient to procure.

GrabCAD

Series B in 2012
GrabCAD is a mechanical engineering community founded in 2009, headquartered in Boston, USA, with a development team based in Estonia. It serves as a platform for engineers, designers, manufacturers, and STEM students to share talent, expand knowledge, and collaborate. The company provides a free CAD model library and hosts engineering competitions, fostering engagement and innovation within the engineering community. Additionally, GrabCAD offers printing solutions that streamline the design and 3D printing workflow, helping clients efficiently manage print requests and reduce associated time losses.

One Jackson

Seed Round in 2012
One Jackson is an online marketplace for high-quality, indie-designed kids clothing.

Shareaholic

Series A in 2012
Shareaholic, Inc. offers a content amplification platform designed to enhance the discovery, engagement, and sharing of relevant content for marketers, publishers, and site owners. By enabling website owners to showcase pertinent content, the platform helps increase pageviews, user engagement, and time spent on their sites. Shareaholic also facilitates the sharing of various activities, such as articles and purchases, across multiple social media channels including Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. In addition to these features, the platform provides actionable metrics that offer insights into content performance and audience interactions. With a user base exceeding 300,000 websites, Shareaholic serves customers globally and was founded in 2008, with its headquarters located in Boston, Massachusetts.

Mojo Motors

Series A in 2012
Mojo Motors is an online marketplace that facilitates the buying and selling of preowned automobiles. The platform enables car shoppers to monitor their preferred vehicles and receive alerts when dealers adjust prices or similar cars become available. By tracking used car dealerships and notifying customers about price changes through mobile alerts, Mojo Motors helps users stay informed and make purchases at discounted prices. This service aims to streamline the car shopping experience, making it easier for consumers to find and acquire vehicles that meet their preferences.

BabbaCo

Series A in 2012
BabbaCo, Inc. is a subscription service that offers monthly boxes of themed activities designed to facilitate hands-on learning for children. Each box contains a selection of educational materials centered around various themes such as cooking, gratitude, recycling, detective work, and music. By providing these curated activities, BabbaCo aims to assist parents in engaging their children in interactive and educational experiences, making parenting more manageable and enriching.

CustomMade

Series B in 2012
CustomMade Ventures Corp. is an online marketplace that connects consumers seeking unique, customized home furnishings and other personalized items with professional makers. Founded in 1996 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the platform features a diverse range of products, including furniture, jewelry, home décor, and outdoor furnishings. Over the years, CustomMade has expanded its network from a small community of carpenters to over 12,000 skilled makers across various trades. The company aims to provide a seamless experience for buyers by combining personalized customer service with the expertise of its makers, making custom goods accessible and efficient to procure.

GrabCAD

Series A in 2012
GrabCAD is a mechanical engineering community founded in 2009, headquartered in Boston, USA, with a development team based in Estonia. It serves as a platform for engineers, designers, manufacturers, and STEM students to share talent, expand knowledge, and collaborate. The company provides a free CAD model library and hosts engineering competitions, fostering engagement and innovation within the engineering community. Additionally, GrabCAD offers printing solutions that streamline the design and 3D printing workflow, helping clients efficiently manage print requests and reduce associated time losses.

CustomMade

Series A in 2011
CustomMade Ventures Corp. is an online marketplace that connects consumers seeking unique, customized home furnishings and other personalized items with professional makers. Founded in 1996 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the platform features a diverse range of products, including furniture, jewelry, home décor, and outdoor furnishings. Over the years, CustomMade has expanded its network from a small community of carpenters to over 12,000 skilled makers across various trades. The company aims to provide a seamless experience for buyers by combining personalized customer service with the expertise of its makers, making custom goods accessible and efficient to procure.

Shareaholic

Seed Round in 2011
Shareaholic, Inc. offers a content amplification platform designed to enhance the discovery, engagement, and sharing of relevant content for marketers, publishers, and site owners. By enabling website owners to showcase pertinent content, the platform helps increase pageviews, user engagement, and time spent on their sites. Shareaholic also facilitates the sharing of various activities, such as articles and purchases, across multiple social media channels including Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. In addition to these features, the platform provides actionable metrics that offer insights into content performance and audience interactions. With a user base exceeding 300,000 websites, Shareaholic serves customers globally and was founded in 2008, with its headquarters located in Boston, Massachusetts.

BabbaCo

Seed Round in 2011
BabbaCo, Inc. is a subscription service that offers monthly boxes of themed activities designed to facilitate hands-on learning for children. Each box contains a selection of educational materials centered around various themes such as cooking, gratitude, recycling, detective work, and music. By providing these curated activities, BabbaCo aims to assist parents in engaging their children in interactive and educational experiences, making parenting more manageable and enriching.

GrabCAD

Seed Round in 2011
GrabCAD is a mechanical engineering community founded in 2009, headquartered in Boston, USA, with a development team based in Estonia. It serves as a platform for engineers, designers, manufacturers, and STEM students to share talent, expand knowledge, and collaborate. The company provides a free CAD model library and hosts engineering competitions, fostering engagement and innovation within the engineering community. Additionally, GrabCAD offers printing solutions that streamline the design and 3D printing workflow, helping clients efficiently manage print requests and reduce associated time losses.

ThredUp

Series B in 2011
ThredUp Inc. operates an online consignment and thrift store, specializing in the buying and selling of new and used apparel. Founded in 2009 and based in Oakland, California, the platform offers a wide range of clothing for women, maternity, children, and accessories, including handbags and shoes. ThredUp aims to promote sustainable fashion by encouraging consumers to consider secondhand options first, facilitating access to over 35,000 brands at significantly reduced prices. The company has developed a robust marketplace and infrastructure that has already redistributed nearly 100 million garments, catering to millions of users who utilize the platform to sell their clothes or purchase items through various options such as online browsing, physical stores, or try-before-you-buy boxes. ThredUp's innovative approach positions it as a key player in the growing resale economy.

TaskRabbit

Series A in 2011
TaskRabbit, Inc. operates a same-day service platform that connects clients with taskers for a variety of home services. Founded in 2008 and based in San Francisco, the platform allows users to book assistance for tasks such as minor repairs, installation, furniture assembly, moving, packing, cleaning, yard work, and general home improvement. The idea for TaskRabbit originated when founder Leah Busque needed help obtaining dog food, leading to the creation of a marketplace that facilitates connections among neighbors for everyday tasks. Taskers on the platform are fully vetted professionals who aim to help individuals save time and manage their daily responsibilities more effectively. TaskRabbit has been a subsidiary of INGKA Holding B.V. since 2017.

Hyperpublic

Seed Round in 2010
Hyperpublic is a local data platform that serves as an open database of people, places, and things associated with specific locations. Users can contribute information to the database, allowing for a collaborative accumulation of local data. This platform enables developers to create applications utilizing the extensive location-based information stored within it. Hyperpublic has since become part of Groupon, enhancing its capabilities in the local data space.

ThredUp

Series A in 2010
ThredUp Inc. operates an online consignment and thrift store, specializing in the buying and selling of new and used apparel. Founded in 2009 and based in Oakland, California, the platform offers a wide range of clothing for women, maternity, children, and accessories, including handbags and shoes. ThredUp aims to promote sustainable fashion by encouraging consumers to consider secondhand options first, facilitating access to over 35,000 brands at significantly reduced prices. The company has developed a robust marketplace and infrastructure that has already redistributed nearly 100 million garments, catering to millions of users who utilize the platform to sell their clothes or purchase items through various options such as online browsing, physical stores, or try-before-you-buy boxes. ThredUp's innovative approach positions it as a key player in the growing resale economy.

Mojo Motors

Seed Round in 2010
Mojo Motors is an online marketplace that facilitates the buying and selling of preowned automobiles. The platform enables car shoppers to monitor their preferred vehicles and receive alerts when dealers adjust prices or similar cars become available. By tracking used car dealerships and notifying customers about price changes through mobile alerts, Mojo Motors helps users stay informed and make purchases at discounted prices. This service aims to streamline the car shopping experience, making it easier for consumers to find and acquire vehicles that meet their preferences.

Shareaholic

Angel Round in 2009
Shareaholic, Inc. offers a content amplification platform designed to enhance the discovery, engagement, and sharing of relevant content for marketers, publishers, and site owners. By enabling website owners to showcase pertinent content, the platform helps increase pageviews, user engagement, and time spent on their sites. Shareaholic also facilitates the sharing of various activities, such as articles and purchases, across multiple social media channels including Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. In addition to these features, the platform provides actionable metrics that offer insights into content performance and audience interactions. With a user base exceeding 300,000 websites, Shareaholic serves customers globally and was founded in 2008, with its headquarters located in Boston, Massachusetts.
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