Oyster Ventures

Oyster Ventures, established in 2016, is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm. It invests in early-stage technology companies, with a focus on fintech, particularly blockchain and cryptocurrency, as well as e-commerce, marketplaces, AI, media tech, and SaaS. The firm targets innovative startups that aim to bring liquidity and efficiency to traditional industries and enable globalization, with a potential for significant growth.

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Partner

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Venture Partner

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Sogni AI

Pre Seed Round in 2025
Sogni AI functions as a platform for decentralized creative AI.

Ridepanda

Seed Round in 2023
Ridepanda is an online marketplace specializing in the sale of light and eco-friendly electric vehicles, including e-bikes, e-mopeds, and e-scooters. The platform is designed to accommodate user preferences based on individual height, weight, and various other choices. Additionally, Ridepanda provides a comprehensive range of support services to enhance the customer experience, including flexible financing options, extended warranties, theft insurance, vehicle assembly, and maintenance plans. By offering a curated selection of expert-vetted sustainable rides, Ridepanda aims to simplify the process of purchasing and maintaining electric vehicles while promoting environmentally friendly transportation solutions.

Conductive.ai

Seed Round in 2023
Conductive.ai is a software company focused on enhancing player engagement for game developers. It offers an engagement platform designed to help developers increase player lifetime value, especially during challenging market conditions. The company's products include a player reward distribution system and an analytics suite, which work in tandem to provide developers with tools to encourage player retention and optimize game strategies. By integrating these features, Conductive.ai aims to support game developers in extending player lifetimes and maximizing their overall revenue potential.

Rithmm

Seed Round in 2023
Rithmm is a developer of a predictive analytics platform specifically designed for sports betting. The company offers personalized tools that utilize unique analytical algorithms to assist users in making informed betting decisions. By simplifying and customizing sports betting models, Rithmm enables users to test their strategies and gain valuable insights into game evaluations and predictions. This approach provides a structured, analytical framework that enhances users' ability to develop effective betting strategies and improve their overall performance in sports wagering.

Advance Tech Lending

Series A in 2023
Advance Tech Lending Inc. is an online salary loans provider based in Makati City, Philippines, founded in 2018. The company focuses on enhancing employee productivity by offering financial empowerment solutions. By providing quick access to funds, Advance Tech Lending helps employees meet their daily financial needs with minimal hassle, charging only a processing fee without any interest. This approach not only facilitates immediate financial relief but also contributes to increased employee engagement, reduced turnover, and lower workplace stress, thereby assisting organizations in attracting and retaining talent.

Rent Small Small

Seed Round in 2022
Rent Small Small is a Nigeria-leading prop-tech platform providing a unique rental solution to Nigerians in order to improve the home-seekers rental experience and increase homeowner's occupancy rate. Our business model is unique as it allows verified tenants to find a property on the go, stay within budget, and pay rent flexibly. We provide first-of-its-kind rent insurance for property owners against rent default, and unlike traditional agents, we don’t charge agency and legal fee. Our mandate is to provide suitable and affordable homes for home-seekers, influence the conception and birth of new homes to boost the livelihood and productivity of Nigerian youths, and help homeowners make their property rentable and profitable.

Ridepanda

Seed Round in 2021
Ridepanda is an online marketplace specializing in the sale of light and eco-friendly electric vehicles, including e-bikes, e-mopeds, and e-scooters. The platform is designed to accommodate user preferences based on individual height, weight, and various other choices. Additionally, Ridepanda provides a comprehensive range of support services to enhance the customer experience, including flexible financing options, extended warranties, theft insurance, vehicle assembly, and maintenance plans. By offering a curated selection of expert-vetted sustainable rides, Ridepanda aims to simplify the process of purchasing and maintaining electric vehicles while promoting environmentally friendly transportation solutions.

Revere VC

Seed Round in 2021
Revere VC is a company that provides innovative tools and solutions for investment advisors, wealth managers, and allocators aiming to enhance their venture capital programs. It is recognized for developing the first standardized framework in the industry for evaluating fund managers, which aids in informed decision-making. Additionally, Revere has created a comprehensive portfolio management tool that optimizes the post-investment process, facilitating data ingestion, performance analysis, and visualization. The platform streamlines operations by automating data capture and offering customized key performance indicator sheets, along with quarterly account reviews. This enables investors to improve management efficiency and maximize their return on time invested.

Firstbase.io

Seed Round in 2021
FirstBase is a New York-based company that assists businesses and startups worldwide in incorporating in the United States, facilitating access to the country's vibrant startup ecosystem. The company offers a comprehensive platform where entrepreneurs can complete the necessary steps for company registration, including bank account creation and tax advisory services. By providing an online module that guides users through the details required to establish a new company, FirstBase aims to simplify the complexities of launching a business internationally. Its services are designed to help clients navigate barriers and seize opportunities in the U.S. market, enabling them to efficiently launch and grow their ventures.

WeWeb

Seed Round in 2021
WeWeb is a low-code platform that enables companies to create and deploy web applications more efficiently. It functions as a visual builder, similar to Webflow, allowing users to integrate their own data sources, including custom authentication systems and backend databases, through REST APIs or direct connections. The platform is designed to empower developers to build, customize, and connect to various backend servers, facilitating the creation of websites that are accessible to non-technical users. By offering an intuitive editing interface, WeWeb streamlines the web application development process, making it faster and more user-friendly.

Queue

Seed Round in 2020
Queue LLC is a technology company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2018. It specializes in developing an application that enables real-time feedback on multimedia content, including video, audio, and images. The company's flagship product, QueueGG, is a mobile application designed for video editors, esports teams, UI/UX researchers, and graphic designers, facilitating efficient collaboration and feedback processes. Queue also provides a white-labeled platform for agencies, allowing them to sell services, gather client feedback, and integrate client portals into their websites. With over 60,000 active teams globally, Queue has established itself as a leading platform for creative collaboration, significantly reducing review cycles and enhancing the quality of deliverables for its users.

ZBiotics

Seed Round in 2020
ZBiotics Company, founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, specializes in the development of genetically engineered probiotics. The company's flagship product, ZBiotics, is a probiotic drink specifically designed to produce an enzyme that breaks down acetaldehyde, a byproduct of alcohol consumption that can lead to unpleasant aftereffects. By bioengineering probiotic bacteria, ZBiotics aims to address various challenges associated with everyday substances, including alcohol and dairy. The company's innovative approach to synthetic biology positions it as a pioneer in the nutraceutical space, enabling users to mitigate the negative impacts of drinking through its unique probiotic formulation. ZBiotics products are sold directly to consumers online.

Fantuan

Series A in 2020
Fantuan is a global food delivery platform specializing in Asian cuisine. With over 10,000 partnered merchants and serving more than 800,000 users across 40 cities worldwide, Fantuan is the largest Asian food delivery service in North America. Its mobile application facilitates ordering meals, leaving reviews, and accessing grocery delivery services, while also offering advertising opportunities for restaurant vendors to promote their products.

Alpaca

Series A in 2019
Alpaca is a developer-focused financial technology platform that provides a modern brokerage infrastructure for accessing financial markets. The company offers services that include stock and cryptocurrency investing, real-time market data, and comprehensive brokerage capabilities through user-friendly application programming interfaces (APIs). This enables developers to create trading applications and integrate investment functionalities into various products. Alpaca supports a diverse range of businesses and applications globally, catering to tens of thousands of developers who utilize its platform to enhance their financial offerings. The company has attracted significant funding from leading investors in the sector, positioning itself as a prominent player in the embedded finance landscape.

(Re)vive

Series A in 2019
Revive is a company addressing the challenge of managing slightly imperfect returns, store try-ons, display samples, and excess inventory that many brands face. Traditional options for handling these goods, such as recycling, donations, or destruction, often result in significant financial losses and limited asset recovery. Revive offers an AI-powered platform that assesses the potential value of this inventory before resorting to less desirable options. By providing actionable data, the company enables brands to make informed decisions about whether to clean or repair damaged items for resale. This approach maximizes the financial recovery for neglected inventory, positioning Revive as a pioneering solution in the supply chain management space. Additionally, Revive offers personal on-demand tailoring services, including alterations and a self-fitting kit, allowing customers to conveniently access tailoring services from their homes.

Coinmine

Seed Round in 2019
Coinmine Inc. is a company that specializes in the development of cryptocurrency mining devices. Founded in 2018 and based in Manhattan Beach, California, Coinmine aims to simplify and automate the complex process of cryptocurrency mining for users. Its flagship product, Coinmine One, is an all-in-one mining device that integrates multiple hardware options into a single unit. This innovative device allows users to easily plug it in, access an application, and select the desired crypto network to mine. By streamlining the mining process, Coinmine caters to both novice and experienced users looking to engage in cryptocurrency mining without the complexities typically associated with the hardware and software involved.

Verto

Seed Round in 2019
VertoFX Ltd is a London-based business-to-business currency exchange marketplace that facilitates international transactions for companies. Established in 2017, VertoFX provides a platform that offers access to exotic and foreign currencies, alongside online payment services that streamline the process of making payments to overseas suppliers. The company’s software includes tools for liquidity and price discovery, enabling businesses to manage significant revenue flows efficiently. By specializing in the needs of international businesses, VertoFX helps clients navigate the complexities of currency exchange and global payments.

Avenify

Angel Round in 2019
Avenify Corporation is a peer-to-peer lending platform based in Reston, Virginia, that focuses on income share agreements (ISAs) to finance education. Founded in 2018, Avenify simplifies the financing process for nursing students by offering them ISAs, which allow them to pay a percentage of their future income in exchange for funding their education. The platform also connects investors with students, facilitating access to both federal and private loan options to cover tuition fees. By providing transparent and straightforward financing terms, Avenify aims to support students in their educational pursuits and help them secure employment after graduation.

Seawise Capital

Seed Round in 2019
Seawise Capital Inc is a trade finance company based in Santa Clara, California, specializing in providing financial services to Indian exporters. The company focuses on supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by offering collateral-free working capital against outstanding invoices from international customers. Seawise Capital allows businesses to access necessary funds without the need to pledge personal or business assets, thereby facilitating smoother operations and increased trading volumes. Additionally, the company has developed an online portal that enables exporters to upload invoices and receive payments in real time, enhancing efficiency in managing their exports.

Traverse Technologies

Seed Round in 2019
Traverse Pte Ltd, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Singapore, specializes in the development and operation of geospatial simulation software tailored for Greenfield renewable energy projects. The company's flagship products include HydroDesk for hydropower, SolarDesk for solar energy, and WindDesk for wind energy projects. By leveraging artificial intelligence and automation, Traverse enhances traditional prospecting, feasibility assessments, and front-end engineering processes, significantly expediting these tasks and improving project outcomes. The firm assists project developers in identifying high Internal Rate of Return (IRR) opportunities across various regions while also mitigating development risks at the project level. Additionally, Traverse offers customized infrastructure solutions to meet the unique needs of its clients.

Handle

Seed Round in 2019
Handle, Inc. is a software development company based in La Jolla, California, specializing in workflow management solutions tailored for the construction industry. Founded in 2011, the company offers a comprehensive software application that integrates to-do lists, emails, and calendars to streamline task management. Handle's technology addresses critical challenges such as late payments and access to capital, providing automation tools for lien management, deadline tracking, and documentation management. The software is widely adopted by Fortune 500 material suppliers and contractors, who rely on it for efficient handling of online payments, waivers, and lien management, ultimately ensuring that contractors and suppliers receive timely payments. Handle, Inc. was previously known as handl, inc. and officially rebranded in 2012.

Cityfurnish

Seed Round in 2019
Cityfurnish is an internet-based company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Gurgaon, Haryana, specializing in e-commerce and online rental services. The company operates a platform that allows consumers to rent a diverse range of household goods, including modern wooden furniture, appliances, and fitness equipment. By offering slightly used or refurbished products on an easy monthly rental basis, Cityfurnish provides an affordable alternative for individuals looking to furnish their homes without the commitment of purchasing new items. The company's focus on contemporary styles and affordability positions it as a distinctive player in the online rental market.

Pronto

Seed Round in 2019
Pronto is a rapidly expanding marketplace that offers ride-sharing and delivery services specifically targeting second-tier cities in Latin America. Established in 2017 by founders Miguel Cano, Gabriel Cano, and Nydia Cano, Pronto utilizes a unique subscription model for drivers, eliminating commission fees and facilitating a more equitable income structure. The platform connects private drivers with passengers, delivery personnel, and local businesses, allowing for cost-effective transportation solutions. This approach not only benefits drivers by providing them with fair compensation but also offers passengers more affordable fares. Pronto has garnered support from Y Combinator and various global venture capital funds, positioning it for continued growth in the competitive mobility sector.

Allure Systems

Seed Round in 2019
Allure Systems is a technology company specializing in artificial intelligence-driven solutions for apparel image creation aimed at e-retailers and fashion brands. Founded in 2017 and based in Brooklyn, New York, the company utilizes advanced AI and computer vision technologies to generate realistic, on-model images of clothing without the need for traditional photoshoots with models or photographers. Allure Systems' platform enables the production of garment images in various poses and sizes, enhancing consumer engagement and allowing for personalized photo creation tailored to individual shopping experiences.

Boundary Layer Technologies

Seed Round in 2019
Boundary Layer Technologies is a startup established in 2018 that specializes in the development of high-speed container ships utilizing hydrofoil technology. This innovative approach allows the ships to generate lift, elevating the hull above the waterline and significantly reducing drag. As a result, Boundary Layer Technologies aims to provide a viable alternative to the traditional airfreight industry, enhancing the efficiency of ocean freight delivery. By leveraging its advanced hydrofoil design, the company seeks to facilitate faster shipment times for the logistics sector.

WorkClout

Pre Seed Round in 2019
WorkClout, Inc. is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) company that focuses on enhancing operational efficiency for manufacturers across various industries, including commercial printing, packaging, and automotive. Incorporated in 2018 and based in Newark, Delaware, WorkClout's software provides comprehensive solutions for business intelligence, job scheduling, order management, and quality control. It enables manufacturers to track activities on the factory floor, facilitating the logging of idle time and downtime, as well as streamlining processes such as document control and visual inspections. By leveraging data analytics, WorkClout offers actionable insights aimed at improving productivity and accelerating product-to-market timelines for its clients.

Alpaca

Seed Round in 2019
Alpaca is a developer-focused financial technology platform that provides a modern brokerage infrastructure for accessing financial markets. The company offers services that include stock and cryptocurrency investing, real-time market data, and comprehensive brokerage capabilities through user-friendly application programming interfaces (APIs). This enables developers to create trading applications and integrate investment functionalities into various products. Alpaca supports a diverse range of businesses and applications globally, catering to tens of thousands of developers who utilize its platform to enhance their financial offerings. The company has attracted significant funding from leading investors in the sector, positioning itself as a prominent player in the embedded finance landscape.

Abacus

Seed Round in 2018
Abacus helps financial services companies reduce long back-and-forth onboarding sessions, eliminate inefficient data collection, and streamline compliance workflows.

(Re)vive

Seed Round in 2018
Revive is a company addressing the challenge of managing slightly imperfect returns, store try-ons, display samples, and excess inventory that many brands face. Traditional options for handling these goods, such as recycling, donations, or destruction, often result in significant financial losses and limited asset recovery. Revive offers an AI-powered platform that assesses the potential value of this inventory before resorting to less desirable options. By providing actionable data, the company enables brands to make informed decisions about whether to clean or repair damaged items for resale. This approach maximizes the financial recovery for neglected inventory, positioning Revive as a pioneering solution in the supply chain management space. Additionally, Revive offers personal on-demand tailoring services, including alterations and a self-fitting kit, allowing customers to conveniently access tailoring services from their homes.

Reach

Series A in 2018
Reach is a technology company specializing in long-range wireless power networks that offer scalable and resilient energy infrastructure. Its innovative wireless power solution transforms power delivery in a manner similar to how Wi-Fi revolutionized data connectivity. The Reach system incorporates advanced, patented technologies, including high-efficiency power beaming circuits and network optimization algorithms, to create a safe and user-friendly power platform. This technology is particularly well-suited for various industries, including manufacturing, government, energy, logistics, and retail, enabling devices to operate without reliance on traditional power cables through the use of radio frequency transmission and proprietary antenna structures.

Reap

Convertible Note in 2018
Reap Technologies Ltd., established in 2018 and headquartered in Hong Kong, specializes in developing and providing software solutions and platforms for businesses. Its core offerings include cash flow management, instant credit access, and rebate earnings. Reap also facilitates SME loans using external capital, driven by data and technology. The company's platform enables businesses of all sizes to access and manage finances, with features such as a card issuing API for secure credit card programs and expense management software. Reap empowers businesses to control their finances and streamline operations, with a team of over 50 working across multiple countries.

SKALE Labs

Venture Round in 2018
SKALE Labs, Inc. is a blockchain scalability platform founded in 2015 and headquartered in Atherton, California. The company develops a decentralized, open-source network designed to enhance the performance of blockchains and decentralized applications (dApps). It provides a middleware layer that enables high-speed consensus, allowing dApps to execute smart contracts at a rate of millions per second across various blockchain platforms such as Ethereum and EOS. The SKALE Network operates as a fully decentralized peer-to-peer system, supported by SKALE Mining nodes and utilizing a utility token that is staked by dApps. This innovative protocol addresses the scalability challenges faced by blockchain technologies, facilitating optimized interactions between dApps and blockchains.

Canary Technologies

Seed Round in 2018
Canary Technologies LLC is a San Francisco-based enterprise hospitality technology company that specializes in developing innovative software solutions to modernize hotel operations. Its platform offers a range of features, including offline booking, contactless check-in, digital authorizations, electronic signatures, and the ability to create customizable workflows. By replacing outdated technology, Canary Technologies aims to enhance guest experiences and improve operational efficiency for hotels. The company's solutions are designed to drive revenue, increase staff productivity, and ensure compliance, while also reducing costs and minimizing fraud. Trusted by thousands of hotels worldwide, including some of the largest and most recognized brands in the industry, Canary Technologies is committed to transforming the hospitality landscape through its advanced guest management platform.

Witnet

Venture Round in 2018
Witnet is a non-profit organization dedicated to developing and promoting Witnet protocol, an open-source decentralized oracle network designed to securely connect smart contracts with real-world data from online sources. The foundation's mission is to enhance the functionality and reliability of smart contracts by ensuring accurate and verifiable data input, enabling applications such as sports results, stock prices, and weather forecasts. Witnet Foundation fosters community growth and offers support for projects utilizing its protocol while progressively relinquishing its leading role in favor of the growing Witnet community.

SFOX

Series A in 2018
SFOX, Inc. is a cryptocurrency prime dealer based in Los Angeles, California, that caters to high-volume traders and institutional investors. Established in 2014, the company utilizes a global integrated order book to facilitate trade execution, ensuring clients receive the best available pricing through smart routing. By sourcing liquidity from a network of exchanges, over-the-counter desks, and market makers, SFOX enables clients to trade large volumes effectively without adversely affecting market prices. Additionally, the platform provides professional-grade tools, including reporting and analytics, to support complex multi-user accounts, further enhancing the trading experience for its users.

Hedera Hashgraph

Venture Round in 2018
Hedera Hashgraph, LLC, founded in 2017 and based in Richardson, Texas, operates a decentralized public network designed for diverse activities, including transactions, gaming, and social interactions. The company develops a distributed public ledger that facilitates the creation of globally decentralized applications, allowing developers to build secure and efficient applications with high performance. In addition to its network, Hedera Hashgraph provides software solutions that enable the storage and retrieval of historical data from its public ledger, further supporting developers and businesses in leveraging the advantages of decentralized technology.

Forge

Series B in 2018
Forge Global is a private securities marketplace that serves the complex and emerging needs of the private market ecosystem by forging new connections through its technology, data, and expertise. Founded in 2014, the firm empowers investors and shareholders by facilitating liquidity in the private markets. Forge is backed by top Silicon Valley investors and large, global institutions including Deutsche Börse, Temasek, Wells Fargo, BNP Paribas, FT Partners, Draper Associates, Peter Thiel, Munich Re Ventures, and LUN Partners Group.

Stronghold

Seed Round in 2018
Stronghold is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2017 by Tammy Camp and Sean Bennett, specializing in the development of virtual payment networks. Its platform enables developers to access both legacy and modern payment systems through a straightforward API, facilitating real-time payments, foreign exchange, and cross-border clearing and settlement. By leveraging advanced financial infrastructure, Stronghold allows customers to send and receive various types of digital currency seamlessly. The company operates independently and is financially stable, not requiring additional funding to sustain its business operations.

Oasis Labs

Series A in 2018
Oasis Labs, Inc. is a blockchain technology company founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It operates a privacy-first cloud computing platform designed for scalable and privacy-preserving smart contracts. The platform enables the development of decentralized applications that prioritize privacy and performance, addressing challenges related to data security and scalability in real-world applications. Oasis Labs offers a suite of tools, including privacy tools, development SDKs, and dashboards, that facilitate the creation and management of smart contracts while ensuring secure data handling across businesses. The company's innovative approach aims to enhance blockchain adoption by overcoming traditional limitations associated with performance and privacy.

Republic

Initial Coin Offering in 2018
Republic is an equity crowdfunding platform based in New York City, founded in 2016. It provides individuals the opportunity to invest in startups, real estate, cryptocurrencies, and video games, thus enabling a diverse range of investment options for the general public. With a commitment to promoting a sustainable and connected world, Republic has facilitated over $500 million in investments from more than one million members worldwide. The company serves a broad client base that includes venture capital firms, family offices, and high net-worth individuals. Supported by prominent backers such as Galaxy Digital and The Motley Fool, Republic operates with a global team across six countries, reflecting its international reach and influence in the investment landscape.

Elph

Seed Round in 2018
Elph is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2018 that focuses on simplifying the use of blockchain-based applications through its innovative platform. It serves as a portal for decentralized apps, integrating a token-curated app store with features for decentralized identity and secure digital asset storage. Elph's platform enables consumers to efficiently store, manage, and transact their cryptocurrencies, facilitating easy, secure, and scalable digital payments. By providing a comprehensive infrastructure for crypto software and digital payments, Elph aims to enhance the user experience in the rapidly evolving blockchain ecosystem.

Basis

Initial Coin Offering in 2018
Basis is a company based in Hoboken, New Jersey, founded in 2017. It specializes in developing an algorithmic cryptocurrency protocol designed to regulate supply and maintain purchasing power. The protocol functions similarly to the operations of traditional central banks, which manage fiscal debt to stabilize economic conditions. Basis employs sophisticated algorithms to expand or contract the cryptocurrency's supply in response to market demands, ensuring its value remains stable over time.

Origin Protocol

Corporate Round in 2018
Origin Protocol, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing a blockchain platform for decentralized marketplaces within the global sharing economy. Founded in 2017, Origin offers an open-source protocol that leverages the Ethereum blockchain and the Interplanetary File System (IPFS) to facilitate peer-to-peer transactions. This platform enables the creation and management of listings for fractional use of goods and services, such as car-sharing and home-sharing, while allowing buyers and sellers to discover one another, make bookings, and leave ratings and reviews without the need for traditional intermediaries. By lowering transaction fees and promoting transparent commerce, Origin aims to empower users and foster a more equitable marketplace ecosystem.

Oasis Labs

Seed Round in 2018
Oasis Labs, Inc. is a blockchain technology company founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It operates a privacy-first cloud computing platform designed for scalable and privacy-preserving smart contracts. The platform enables the development of decentralized applications that prioritize privacy and performance, addressing challenges related to data security and scalability in real-world applications. Oasis Labs offers a suite of tools, including privacy tools, development SDKs, and dashboards, that facilitate the creation and management of smart contracts while ensuring secure data handling across businesses. The company's innovative approach aims to enhance blockchain adoption by overcoming traditional limitations associated with performance and privacy.

Qulture.Rocks

Seed Round in 2018
Qulture.Rocks is a software company based in São Paulo, Brazil, that specializes in developing a performance management platform aimed at enhancing people management for organizations. The platform offers tools for real-time evaluation of employee performance, facilitating decisions related to promotions, training, and reallocations. It features capabilities for implementing one-on-one meetings, setting goals and objectives, conducting performance reviews, and providing continuous feedback and recognition among peers and managers. By offering a customizable and integrated suite of applications, Qulture.Rocks enables companies to modernize their performance management processes effectively.

Telegram

Venture Round in 2018
Telegram, established in 2013 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, specializes in developing a secure, cloud-based messaging application. It offers features such as sending messages, photos, videos, and files, creating large groups (up to 100,000 members), and broadcasting to unlimited audiences via channels. Telegram ensures end-to-end encryption for secure communication and synchronizes messages across multiple devices and operating systems.

Verdigris

Series A in 2018
Verdigris Technologies, Inc. is a technology company based in Moffett Field, California, that specializes in software solutions for electricity monitoring in commercial facilities. Established in 2010, the company has developed an artificial intelligence-driven IoT platform designed to enhance energy efficiency and optimize operations in large buildings. Its flagship product, Verdigris Energy Tracker, automates building management by identifying operational inefficiencies, predicting demand peaks, and detecting equipment failures. The platform includes Building.AI, a cloud analytics software that provides enterprise facilities managers with real-time insights into energy consumption at the device level. By utilizing advanced machine learning and embedded wireless sensors, Verdigris enables smarter facility operations, energy demand management, and improved property management, ultimately helping organizations reduce energy costs and enhance operational efficiency.

Switchboard

Venture Round in 2017
Switchboard, founded in 2012 by Mara Zepeda and Sean Lerner, is based in Portland, Oregon, and focuses on fostering strong communities for colleges, universities, independent schools, and various organizations. The company provides a social networking platform that enables members to find and share transformative opportunities within their communities. This advertisement-free platform is designed to prioritize community building and responsiveness to members' needs, facilitating connections among alumni, nonprofits, industries, farmers, and membership organizations. In addition to its engagement platform, Switchboard offers consulting and professional development services, helping institutions enhance their community engagement efforts and create meaningful, lasting interactions among their members.

Stacks

Initial Coin Offering in 2017
Stacks is a mobile communications company based in Melbourne, Australia, specializing in branded contact sharing solutions. The company provides business cards designed for iPhone users running iOS 7 and utilizing AirDrop technology. Stacks allows users to organize received business cards into stacks based on various categories such as company, profession, or event. Additionally, any updates made to these cards automatically sync with the user's contacts, ensuring that information remains current and accessible. Through its innovative approach, Stacks enhances the way individuals manage and share their professional connections.

Aella

Seed Round in 2017
Aella is a financial technology company that provides instant credit solutions aimed at simplifying the borrowing process for employees. By partnering with employers, Aella allows individuals to access loans at competitive rates without the complexities of traditional loan applications. The platform is designed to serve underbanked users, offering a range of financial services focused on lending. Aella's debt-as-a-service model facilitates quick access to funding through collaborations with agency banks, enabling users to obtain cash efficiently. The company operates offices in the United States and Nigeria, catering to both employees and employers.

Upgraded Technologies

Seed Round in 2017
Upgraded Technologies, established in 2016, operates a circular economy platform for electronics retailers and original equipment manufacturers. Based in Sunnyvale, California, the company's platform enables consumers to trade in used devices and subscribe to new or used ones. It offers an in-store portal for sales associates and an online checkout experience, integrating various partners such as lenders, insurers, logistics providers, refurbishers, and recyclers. The platform provides a branded customer journey, fostering loyalty and sustainability. Notable partners include Apple, Elkjøp, and Microsoft.

Jumpcut

Seed Round in 2016
Jumpcut, Inc. is a company based in Hollywood, California, founded in 2014, that specializes in developing and delivering online educational courses focused on content creation and digital media. The company offers a diverse range of courses covering topics such as comedy, vlogging, growth hacking, viral video production, and monetization strategies for brand partnerships. Jumpcut aims to address the challenges of online education, achieving a notable course completion rate of 65%, significantly higher than the industry average. Its courses are designed to engage users similarly to popular streaming content, resulting in a high subscription renewal rate of 90%. By incorporating best practices from the entertainment industry, Jumpcut seeks to transform the online learning experience into a more captivating and effective format.

Mezmo

Venture Round in 2016
Mezmo, previously known as LogDNA, is an observability platform that specializes in managing and acting upon log data. The company has developed a cloud-based log management software that aggregates system and application logs into a unified platform. Mezmo's solution features a user-friendly design and a metered billing pricing model, allowing for flexible usage. Its proprietary algorithm enhances data indexing, resulting in faster search capabilities. This enables DevOps teams to gain valuable insights, facilitating efficient application development, debugging, security, and compliance efforts.

Kite

Seed Round in 2016
Kite is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2014. It specializes in developing an artificial intelligence plugin designed to enhance the coding experience for developers. The Kite plugin integrates with various integrated development environments (IDEs), including Atom, PyCharm, Sublime, Vim, and VS Code. By leveraging machine learning, Kite provides developers with intelligent code completions, relevant examples, and documentation for the libraries and terminal commands they are using. Additionally, the tool can identify simple coding errors and suggest corrections, effectively serving as an artificial pair programmer and augmenting the coding environment with a wealth of programming knowledge from the internet.

Reach

Seed Round in 2015
Reach is a technology company specializing in long-range wireless power networks that offer scalable and resilient energy infrastructure. Its innovative wireless power solution transforms power delivery in a manner similar to how Wi-Fi revolutionized data connectivity. The Reach system incorporates advanced, patented technologies, including high-efficiency power beaming circuits and network optimization algorithms, to create a safe and user-friendly power platform. This technology is particularly well-suited for various industries, including manufacturing, government, energy, logistics, and retail, enabling devices to operate without reliance on traditional power cables through the use of radio frequency transmission and proprietary antenna structures.

Clearbit

Pre Seed Round in 2015
Clearbit, Inc. is a business intelligence company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in providing application program interface tools to help organizations gather detailed information about their customers. Its suite of tools is designed for customer analysis, geolocation, fraud prevention, background checks, and address verification. By delivering accurate and actionable data, Clearbit enables businesses to enhance their sales processes and mitigate the risks of fraud, ultimately supporting informed decision-making and improving operational efficiency.

Vault12

Seed Round in 2014
Vault12 is a provider of a crypto storage platform focused on decentralized digital custody to safeguard digital assets. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company offers a serverless and distributed solution for the secure storage of cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Its platform enables clients to protect their digital assets through a cryptographically secure network comprised of trusted individuals and devices, facilitating the inheritance, backup, and recovery of these assets.

Postmates

Seed Round in 2012
Postmates Inc. is an on-demand food and grocery delivery platform based in San Francisco, California. Founded in 2011, the company connects customers with local couriers to facilitate the delivery of products from a wide range of stores and restaurants across the United States. With access to over 600,000 merchants, including exclusive offerings, Postmates enables users to discover, order, and track groceries, alcohol, and meals with ease. The platform is particularly prominent in Los Angeles and covers 80% of U.S. households, serving customers in all 50 states. Additionally, Postmates offers a subscription service, Postmates Unlimited, which provides free delivery from all participating merchants, enhancing the convenience of its service.
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