NYC Seed

NYC Seed is a venture capital firm based in Brooklyn, New York, established in 2008. The firm specializes in seed-stage investments, primarily focusing on technology startups in New York City. NYC Seed is a partnership that includes various organizations, such as ITAC, the New York City Investment Fund, the New York State Foundation for Science, Technology and Innovation, the New York City Economic Development Corporation, and PolyTechnic University. The firm has over $2 million in funds and can provide investments of up to $200,000 to support emerging companies in the region.

Owen Davis

Managing Director and Investment Committee Member

45 past transactions

Partpic

Seed Round in 2014
Partpic, Inc. is a visual recognition technology company based in Atlanta, Georgia, founded in 2013. The company specializes in software that enables users to efficiently search for and purchase replacement maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) parts by utilizing visual recognition technology. Users can take a photograph of a part with a smart device, and Partpic's software matches the image with relevant parts and their specifications, streamlining the process and saving time and money. Partpic operates as a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc.

FieldLens

Series A in 2014
FieldLens, Inc. is a technology company that offers an online field management tool designed to enhance communication and collaboration among construction project teams. Established in 2011 and headquartered in New York, New York, FieldLens provides a mobile collaboration platform that enables users to connect from smartphones, tablets, or the web. The platform transforms simple field updates into valuable insights, allowing team members to understand their current tasks and facilitating decision-makers' oversight of projects without the need to be physically present on-site. Additionally, FieldLens automates daily reports, tracks job-site progress in real-time, and helps project leaders identify trends and top performers, ultimately improving efficiency and effectiveness in the construction industry. As of December 2020, FieldLens operates as a subsidiary of RedTeam Software, LLC.

Little Borrowed Dress

Seed Round in 2014
Little Borrowed Dress is a wedding boutique that offers bridesmaid dresses for sale or rent. They offer planning a casino-themed wedding that can be celebrated as nuptials.

Datadog

Series B in 2014
Datadog, Inc. is a cloud-native company headquartered in New York that provides a comprehensive monitoring and analytics platform for developers, IT operations teams, and business users globally. Founded in 2010, Datadog's software-as-a-service platform integrates infrastructure monitoring, application performance monitoring, log management, user experience monitoring, and network performance monitoring. By consolidating data from servers, containers, databases, and third-party services, Datadog enables organizations to achieve real-time observability of their technology stacks. Its robust features include advanced analytics, collaborative tools, and alerting capabilities, which help teams proactively manage performance issues, minimize downtime, and enhance user experiences.

Contently

Series B in 2014
Contently, established in 2011 by Joe Coleman, Dave Goldberg, and Shane Snow, is a fully remote, female-led technology company headquartered in New York City. It specializes in an end-to-end enterprise content marketing platform that combines advanced technology with expert content strategy and a global creative network. The platform enables businesses to create, distribute, optimize, and manage all corporate content centrally, streamlining approval processes for measurable results. Contently has been recognized as the top enterprise content creation platform by G2 and received Gartner Peer Insights' Customer Choice award.

CaseRails

Seed Round in 2013
CaseRails is a New York-based enterprise software startup founded in 2013 by a team of lawyers and engineers. The company offers a cloud-based legal document drafting platform designed to enhance the document workflow for attorneys. Its platform includes a comprehensive word processor, a template engine, and an integrated document management system, all aimed at improving the accuracy and efficiency of legal drafting. CaseRails adapts its user interface based on the type of document being created, facilitating the retrieval of relevant information and ensuring proper formatting. The platform allows for the re-use of content by breaking documents into reusable building blocks, which are stored in a database that tracks their relationships. This approach enhances collaboration among attorneys, offering tools for version control that enable multiple users to work on the same draft without confusion. Overall, CaseRails streamlines the legal documentation process, enabling lawyers to focus more on substantive content creation.

Vidaao

Seed Round in 2013
Vidaao is an online video production marketplace that facilitates connections between buyers and sellers of custom video services. The platform enables businesses to source professional video content based on various criteria such as price, location, and style. In addition to connecting clients with videographers and production companies, Vidaao also offers project management tools to streamline the video production process. The company specializes in a range of video types, including promotional, event, training videos, and animation, thereby catering to diverse marketing needs.

Zipmark

Seed Round in 2013
Zipmark Inc. is a New York-based company that provides a platform for invoicing, billing, and payment services, enabling businesses to send and receive digital checks securely and at a transparent cost. Founded in 2010 by Jake Howerton and Jay Bhattacharya, Zipmark offers an API that integrates easily into web and mobile applications, presenting a cost-effective alternative to traditional credit and debit card transactions. The platform also features Zipmark Deposit for bank deposits and allows users to pay bills like rent or subscriptions directly from paper invoices using Zipmark's iPhone app and QR codes. With its focus on innovative payment solutions, Zipmark aims to streamline financial transactions for businesses and their customers.

Alluring Logic

Seed Round in 2013
Alluring Logic is a developer of a customer engagement platform designed to enhance the retail experience by driving foot traffic to brick-and-mortar stores through personalized communication. The platform integrates an algorithm-driven in-store clienteling application with an online consumer web portal, enabling retailers to leverage substantial amounts of customer data collected from in-store interactions. This dual approach allows sales associates to improve their brand engagement and sales effectiveness through better relationship management. By analyzing loyalty program data and fostering stronger connections with customers, Alluring Logic helps retailers provide a more tailored service, ultimately increasing conversion rates and revenues.

Quandora

Seed Round in 2013
Quandora Corp., established in 2012, is a technology company headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, with an additional office in Paris, France. It specializes in providing a platform that facilitates learning and employee engagement by enabling users to ask questions, share knowledge, and collaborate. The platform caters to both technical (engineering and R&D) and non-technical (business and support) teams, offering features such as a question-and-answer format, social integrations, search and filtering, insights for managers, gamification, email integration, access control, mobile support, and an open API. It integrates with popular enterprise tools like Google Apps, Yammer, Salesforce, and Zendesk.

Hublished

Seed Round in 2013
Hublished is a provider of lightweight enterprise software designed to manage and automate the webinar marketing process. The company's platform streamlines content development, enabling brands to share various forms of content, including webinars, e-books, and podcasts. By utilizing Hublished's tools, organizations can significantly reduce IT costs by up to 90% while enhancing demand generation conversion rates by as much as 40%. This focus on efficient content management positions Hublished as a valuable resource for brands looking to improve their marketing strategies and drive engagement.

NimbusBase

Seed Round in 2013
NimbusBase Inc. is a cloud storage solution provider that enables users to transform their personal cloud storage into personal databases for application data. Founded in 2012 and based in New York, the company serves application developers and personal cloud storage providers by offering an alternative to traditional cloud services. Its platform allows seamless synchronization of data across various devices and operating systems, including iOS, Android, and desktop environments. By integrating with existing personal cloud services like Dropbox and Google Drive, NimbusBase facilitates data accessibility and management, significantly reducing scaling costs for developers while enhancing user experience.

Wunderkind

Seed Round in 2013
Wunderkind, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in cloud-based solutions for customer acquisition and behavioral marketing automation. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York City, with an additional office in London, Wunderkind offers a platform known as BounceX, which focuses on people-based marketing. This platform enables online publishers and retail website owners to engage visitors through targeted messaging and timely advertising, ultimately enhancing conversion rates and increasing revenue. Wunderkind's technology leverages real-time user behavior data, such as mouse movements and intent signals, to identify potential customers and deliver personalized experiences across various channels, including websites, email, and advertisements. The company's impressive client roster includes well-known brands like Uniqlo, Lufthansa, and CNN, and it is recognized for driving significant revenue growth for these businesses through its innovative marketing solutions.

Datadog

Series A in 2012
Datadog, Inc. is a cloud-native company headquartered in New York that provides a comprehensive monitoring and analytics platform for developers, IT operations teams, and business users globally. Founded in 2010, Datadog's software-as-a-service platform integrates infrastructure monitoring, application performance monitoring, log management, user experience monitoring, and network performance monitoring. By consolidating data from servers, containers, databases, and third-party services, Datadog enables organizations to achieve real-time observability of their technology stacks. Its robust features include advanced analytics, collaborative tools, and alerting capabilities, which help teams proactively manage performance issues, minimize downtime, and enhance user experiences.

Amicus

Seed Round in 2012
Amicus is a company dedicated to supporting cause-driven organizations by enhancing their ability to connect with supporters and achieve their objectives. It offers an online postcard tool that enables nonprofits to utilize social network data and voter registration information to expand their reach and engagement. By integrating social intelligence with traditional offline datasets, Amicus provides organizations with valuable insights into their target audiences, helping them raise funds, attract members, and influence voters more effectively. Through its innovative technology, Amicus aims to empower these organizations to leverage their supporters' social networks, ultimately driving greater impact within their communities.

CourseHorse

Seed Round in 2012
CourseHorse, Inc. operates an online platform that simplifies the process of finding and enrolling in a diverse array of classes. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, the platform offers subjects such as art, cooking, health and fitness, languages, performing arts, and professional development. By partnering with various class providers, CourseHorse creates a centralized destination for individuals seeking personal enrichment through education. Its mission is to enhance the ease and confidence of users as they explore opportunities to improve their skills and knowledge across multiple disciplines.

FieldLens

Venture Round in 2012
FieldLens, Inc. is a technology company that offers an online field management tool designed to enhance communication and collaboration among construction project teams. Established in 2011 and headquartered in New York, New York, FieldLens provides a mobile collaboration platform that enables users to connect from smartphones, tablets, or the web. The platform transforms simple field updates into valuable insights, allowing team members to understand their current tasks and facilitating decision-makers' oversight of projects without the need to be physically present on-site. Additionally, FieldLens automates daily reports, tracks job-site progress in real-time, and helps project leaders identify trends and top performers, ultimately improving efficiency and effectiveness in the construction industry. As of December 2020, FieldLens operates as a subsidiary of RedTeam Software, LLC.

SeatGeek

Venture Round in 2012
SeatGeek, Inc. is a mobile ticketing marketplace and ticket search engine that facilitates the buying and selling of tickets for sports, concerts, and theater events. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York, the company also maintains offices in the United Kingdom, Israel, the Netherlands, Australia, and Italy. SeatGeek's platform aggregates ticket listings from various sources, presenting users with a comprehensive view of available options. It employs a unique feature called 'Deal Score,' which rates tickets on a scale from 0 to 100, helping consumers identify the best value for their purchases. Additionally, SeatGeek offers an event discovery tool that utilizes user preferences to suggest local events that align with individual tastes. By streamlining the ticketing process and providing detailed information about venues and pricing, SeatGeek aims to enhance the overall experience for fans.

Magnetic

Series B in 2012
Magnetic Media Online, Inc. is a digital marketing and artificial intelligence company that provides a comprehensive advertising platform for enterprises, brands, and agencies. It specializes in data-driven advertising solutions, enabling marketers to effectively find, retain, and re-engage customers across various channels and devices. The company's offerings include a media buying platform, audience targeting through AI-optimized strategies, and capabilities for video, connected television, native, and cross-device advertising. Magnetic leverages extensive data sources, including purchase intent data from over 450,000 partner sites and insights from more than 250 million shopping profiles, to deliver targeted and effective programmatic campaigns. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in New York City, Magnetic has established a presence in multiple U.S. cities as well as in Europe and Canada, reflecting its commitment to serving a diverse clientele across various verticals.

SeeMe

Seed Round in 2012
SeeMe is an online platform that connects contemporary emerging artists with a global audience, facilitating the sale of limited edition prints and original artwork. The platform allows artists to showcase a diverse range of images, appealing to various tastes and interests. Through its website and mobile app, users can engage with creators by leaving comments and likes, and they can also purchase eco-friendly postcards and unique apparel featuring the artwork. SeeMe employs intuitive discovery tools and predictive algorithms to help collectors find and support top artists, fostering a community where hundreds of thousands of creators are connected with millions of art enthusiasts worldwide.

Amicus

Seed Round in 2012
Amicus is a company dedicated to supporting cause-driven organizations by enhancing their ability to connect with supporters and achieve their objectives. It offers an online postcard tool that enables nonprofits to utilize social network data and voter registration information to expand their reach and engagement. By integrating social intelligence with traditional offline datasets, Amicus provides organizations with valuable insights into their target audiences, helping them raise funds, attract members, and influence voters more effectively. Through its innovative technology, Amicus aims to empower these organizations to leverage their supporters' social networks, ultimately driving greater impact within their communities.

EachScape

Series A in 2012
EachScape Inc. is a software development company that specializes in providing a drag-and-drop platform for creating and managing high-quality custom mobile applications. Founded in 2008 and based in New York, the company enables users, including producers who may not have a technical background, to design applications for iOS, Android, GoogleTV, and HTML5. EachScape distinguishes itself by allowing clients to build unique applications through a powerful building-block approach, rather than relying on predefined templates. This flexibility has attracted notable clients such as NBC, CBS, Scripps, Kellogg's, and Nivea, who utilize the platform to develop tailored applications that can seamlessly operate across various mobile devices and environments.

Infinio

Seed Round in 2012
Infinio Systems Inc. specializes in developing software solutions aimed at enhancing storage performance in virtual environments. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with an additional office in New York, the company addresses a critical challenge faced by data center administrators: the need for improved storage performance rather than merely increasing hardware capacity. Infinio's software-only solution focuses on optimizing network-attached storage (NAS) performance, allowing businesses to improve their operational efficiency and customer experience without the high costs associated with additional storage hardware. The company is backed by prominent venture capital firms, which underscores its potential in the market.

HowAboutWe

Series B in 2011
HowAboutWe, launched in April 2010 and based in DUMBO, New York, is an online platform designed to facilitate genuine romantic connections. The company offers four main products: HowAboutWe Dating, HowAboutWe for Couples, HowAboutWe Media, and You&Me. Its services focus on helping individuals find partners who share similar interests and passions, thereby enhancing their dating experiences. By providing tailored solutions for both singles and couples, HowAboutWe aims to foster lasting relationships and promote a deeper understanding of love and companionship.

Guidesly

Seed Round in 2011
Guidesly, Inc. is a Massachusetts-based company founded in 2019 that has developed a mobile application designed to connect outdoor enthusiasts with fishing guides. The Guidesly app serves as a marketplace where anglers can easily find, review, and book trusted guides for various fishing experiences, whether in saltwater, freshwater, or other environments. In addition to facilitating bookings, the platform provides fishing guides with tools to manage their businesses, enabling effective communication and growth. By streamlining the search and booking process, Guidesly aims to enhance the experience for both anglers and guides, establishing itself as a comprehensive resource for fishing enthusiasts.

Olapic

Seed Round in 2011
Olapic Inc. operates a visual marketing platform that transforms consumer-generated photos and videos into valuable brand assets for marketing and e-commerce. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Cordoba, Argentina, and London, the company specializes in collecting, curating, and analyzing visual content from social media. Olapic's services enhance brand and retailer engagement by creating authentic marketing experiences that drive sales and improve campaign performance. The platform supports various sectors, including apparel, beauty, and travel, and offers features such as predictive consumer-generated ads and Instagram shopping. As of late 2020, Olapic functions as a subsidiary of Social Native LLC.

UsherBuddy

Seed Round in 2011
UsherBuddy provides users with a personalized list of last minute ticket deals for events (live music, theater, comedy, etc). UsherBuddy provides venues with a yield management solution that focuses on the unsold capacity in the short-term.

GenJuice

Seed Round in 2011
GenJuice is a content discovery and blogging platform designed to help young entrepreneurs and trendsetters easily find and engage with innovative blogs and content. The platform caters to various users, from professional coolhunters to individuals in their twenties seeking to stay informed about the latest trends. By facilitating connections among users, GenJuice empowers them to share insights and discover relevant content, thereby fostering a vibrant community focused on creativity and entrepreneurship.

Visual Revenue

Seed Round in 2011
Founded in 2010, Visual Revenue, Inc. is a company that develops a real-time predictive analytics platform aimed at enhancing editorial decision-making in data-driven newsrooms. The platform provides tools that support human editors by delivering real-time recommendations and measuring social media success, thereby facilitating content discovery for media organizations. By reducing the complexity of content management, Visual Revenue enables publishers to engage their audiences more effectively while preserving their unique editorial voice. The company's focus is on empowering editors rather than replacing them, ensuring that editorial judgment remains central to the content creation process. In 2013, Visual Revenue was acquired by Outbrain.

ToutApp

Seed Round in 2011
ToutApp, Inc. is a software company that specializes in sales communications solutions designed to enhance the productivity of sales teams. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, the company offers a platform that enables users to streamline communication, track leads, utilize templates, and access real-time analytics for lead scoring. This functionality allows sales teams to generate more opportunities and close deals more efficiently. ToutApp serves a diverse clientele, including both enterprises and non-profit organizations, with notable users such as Citrix and ProCore. In 2017, ToutApp became a subsidiary of Marketo, further expanding its capabilities in the sales software domain.

Datadog

Seed Round in 2011
Datadog, Inc. is a cloud-native company headquartered in New York that provides a comprehensive monitoring and analytics platform for developers, IT operations teams, and business users globally. Founded in 2010, Datadog's software-as-a-service platform integrates infrastructure monitoring, application performance monitoring, log management, user experience monitoring, and network performance monitoring. By consolidating data from servers, containers, databases, and third-party services, Datadog enables organizations to achieve real-time observability of their technology stacks. Its robust features include advanced analytics, collaborative tools, and alerting capabilities, which help teams proactively manage performance issues, minimize downtime, and enhance user experiences.

Ufora

Seed Round in 2011
Ufora, Inc. is a data science platform that specializes in data analytics, quantitative modeling, and numerical computing applications. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in New York, the company provides a cutting-edge environment for data scientists to address complex problems in statistics, machine learning, and predictive analytics. Ufora's platform is designed to operate at modern scales, enabling users to seamlessly access substantial computational resources across multiple machines. It empowers data scientists to explore, discover, and deploy datasets while allowing them to work in familiar programming environments without the need for specialized parallel programming frameworks. Through its adaptable and automatic management of computations, Ufora enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of data analysis and modeling efforts.

Singly

Seed Round in 2011
Singly is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2010 that specializes in providing an open-source personal data platform. The company offers solutions that enable developers, startups, and agencies to integrate third-party services seamlessly into their web and mobile applications. By streamlining the process of user authentication and data management, Singly's platform allows clients to avoid the complexities of writing custom code for user tables, data syncing, and normalization. This results in faster time to market, reduced infrastructure costs, and minimized maintenance efforts. Singly's products are designed to enhance user experiences across applications by facilitating better data sharing and engagement.

Categorical

Seed Round in 2011
Categorical has been working hand-in-hand with content publishers for years monitoring the editorial workflow used by editors to gather, curate and publish web content. We understand editorial customs and habits. This places us in a position to best understand where there are bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement. Working closely with editors we have built software that makes it easier to find relevant web content, manage and curate this content and publish it to the web and newsletters.

SeatGeek

Series A in 2010
SeatGeek, Inc. is a mobile ticketing marketplace and ticket search engine that facilitates the buying and selling of tickets for sports, concerts, and theater events. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York, the company also maintains offices in the United Kingdom, Israel, the Netherlands, Australia, and Italy. SeatGeek's platform aggregates ticket listings from various sources, presenting users with a comprehensive view of available options. It employs a unique feature called 'Deal Score,' which rates tickets on a scale from 0 to 100, helping consumers identify the best value for their purchases. Additionally, SeatGeek offers an event discovery tool that utilizes user preferences to suggest local events that align with individual tastes. By streamlining the ticketing process and providing detailed information about venues and pricing, SeatGeek aims to enhance the overall experience for fans.

Divide

Seed Round in 2010
Divide (formerly known as Enterproid) helps organizations and individuals get the most out of mobile technology and corporate BYOD policies. Divide creates a secure work environment on theirr personal phone that features an array of business-class apps, including your work email, calendar, and contacts. Work data stays secure, while their personal data stays safe from the prying eyes of their company's IT department, or worse, their boss. Divide also gives access to their own web-based device management dashboard - MyDivide - where they can remotely monitor, locate, lock and wipe their device(s)

HowAboutWe

Series A in 2010
HowAboutWe, launched in April 2010 and based in DUMBO, New York, is an online platform designed to facilitate genuine romantic connections. The company offers four main products: HowAboutWe Dating, HowAboutWe for Couples, HowAboutWe Media, and You&Me. Its services focus on helping individuals find partners who share similar interests and passions, thereby enhancing their dating experiences. By providing tailored solutions for both singles and couples, HowAboutWe aims to foster lasting relationships and promote a deeper understanding of love and companionship.

Risktail

Seed Round in 2010
Risktail provides a trader's dashboard with advanced visualizations. The company was founded by Eric Novik in 2010 and is headquartered in New York.

Datadog

Seed Round in 2010
Datadog, Inc. is a cloud-native company headquartered in New York that provides a comprehensive monitoring and analytics platform for developers, IT operations teams, and business users globally. Founded in 2010, Datadog's software-as-a-service platform integrates infrastructure monitoring, application performance monitoring, log management, user experience monitoring, and network performance monitoring. By consolidating data from servers, containers, databases, and third-party services, Datadog enables organizations to achieve real-time observability of their technology stacks. Its robust features include advanced analytics, collaborative tools, and alerting capabilities, which help teams proactively manage performance issues, minimize downtime, and enhance user experiences.

SeatGeek

Series A in 2010
SeatGeek, Inc. is a mobile ticketing marketplace and ticket search engine that facilitates the buying and selling of tickets for sports, concerts, and theater events. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York, the company also maintains offices in the United Kingdom, Israel, the Netherlands, Australia, and Italy. SeatGeek's platform aggregates ticket listings from various sources, presenting users with a comprehensive view of available options. It employs a unique feature called 'Deal Score,' which rates tickets on a scale from 0 to 100, helping consumers identify the best value for their purchases. Additionally, SeatGeek offers an event discovery tool that utilizes user preferences to suggest local events that align with individual tastes. By streamlining the ticketing process and providing detailed information about venues and pricing, SeatGeek aims to enhance the overall experience for fans.

Ticketfly

Series A in 2010
Ticketfly is an online ticketing and marketing platform designed to enhance the ticketing experience for live events. The company offers a comprehensive platform that provides tickets for various venues, including theaters and concert houses, while also delivering analytics and reporting tools. Additionally, Ticketfly supports entry management and offers web design and development services, enabling event promoters to optimize their operations and increase ticket sales. Through its innovative approach, Ticketfly aims to transform the live event industry by streamlining the ticketing process and enhancing marketing efforts.

Panvidea

Series A in 2010
Panvidea, Inc. is a company that specializes in on-demand video preparation, processing, and distribution for entertainment and advertising content across various digital platforms. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in New York, it provides a comprehensive suite of services that includes video encoding, processing, and cloud-based solutions for content owners, broadcasters, publishers, and advertising agencies. Panvidea's technology facilitates the ingestion, editing, branding, transcoding, and packaging of professional media content, enhancing digital media workflows. The company also offers physical media digitization, technical consulting services, and focuses on content personalization, localization, and globalization. By managing metadata and transforming media for diverse audiences, Panvidea supports the delivery of digital products to multiple platforms and devices.

Valign

Seed Round in 2009
VAlign Software is a software development company established in 2007 and headquartered in New York, New York. The company specializes in delivering solutions for managing costs and demand in enterprise IT and cloud computing environments. Its primary product, VAlign Insight, is an IT demand management software designed to help organizations discover, manage, and align their datacenter resources effectively. Additionally, VAlign offers virtual IT services that emphasize usage and cost transparency for the underlying infrastructure, enabling businesses to optimize their IT operations.

PlaceVine

Seed Round in 2009
PlaceVine is a web-based platform that connects marketers with product placement and sponsorship opportunities in film, television, and new media. Recognizing that the brand integration industry often relies on personal relationships and manual processes, PlaceVine offers technology-driven solutions that enhance transparency throughout the entire workflow of brand integration transactions, from discovery to evaluation and negotiation. The platform enables marketers and agencies to access a wide range of integration opportunities while allowing content creators to optimize the value of their brand integration inventory. Founded with the support of the Wharton Venture Award, PlaceVine operates from its offices in New York and Los Angeles, aiming to streamline the brand integration process and improve efficiency in a traditionally relationship-driven market.
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