Friend is an AI device company that offers a toy companion that boosts users’ self-esteem through positive conversations.
Trolley develops an API-driven payouts platform for the internet economy. It enables businesses to reach workers worldwide and offers creators, on-demand workers, and suppliers the ability to bring their specialized talents to a global market. The platform automates and manages payouts, collects recipient tax and banking information, and mitigates fraud and risk.
The Browser Company
Series B in 2024
The Browser Company is a startup focused on developing an innovative web browser that enhances the user experience by promoting focus, organization, and control. Its flagship product, Arc, aims to provide a personal and engaging alternative to traditional browsers like Google Chrome. By prioritizing user-centric design, The Browser Company seeks to modernize browsing software, enabling users to navigate the internet in a more efficient and enjoyable way. With a commitment to improving how individuals interact with online content, The Browser Company is redefining the standards of web browsing technology.
Chrono, Inc. operates a digital distribution platform known as Chrono.gg, which focuses on marketing computer games. Founded in 2015 and located in Austin, Texas, the platform features a unique sales model by offering a single game at a significant discount for a limited time of just 24 hours. Each day, the showcased game is replaced with a new title, providing customers with a curated selection rather than an extensive inventory. This approach aims to enhance the buying experience by emphasizing quality over quantity.
NamiComi
Seed Round in 2022
NamiComi is a global platform dedicated to the comics and manga community, catering to both readers and creators. The company provides a space for creators worldwide to publish their work, while offering readers the opportunity to support their favorite artists and engage with them through integrated social media features. NamiComi facilitates the publication of comics in various languages and supports translation efforts, enabling creators to reach a truly global audience. This approach not only enhances the accessibility of comics but also fosters a vibrant community where fans can actively interact with creators.
Great Robotics
Seed Round in 2022
Great Robotics is a surgical robotics company focused on developing advanced medical diagnosis and treatment technologies. Utilizing a core platform based on precise image-guided robotic surgery, the company addresses specific clinical needs and industry challenges. By creating a series of surgical robots, Great Robotics aims to enhance surgical efficiency and facilitate faster patient recovery. Through its innovative approach, the company positions itself as a key player in the evolving field of surgical robotics.
Nanjing Kuanneng Semiconductor
Angel Round in 2022
Nanjing Kuanneng Semiconductor is a provider of semiconductor silicon carbide device foundry services.
Dework is a web3-based project management platform that facilitates the management of tasks and contributor applications within decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs). The platform allows users to enhance their web3 profiles and engage with contributors by creating bounties, which can be paid using their own DAO tokens. Dework also integrates with Discord to streamline collaboration and communication among team members. By offering tools for credentialing and reputation building, Dework supports the growing ecosystem of web3 projects, enabling users to efficiently manage their workflows and incentivize contributions.
Ahoy Labs
Seed Round in 2022
Ahoy Labs is a stealth startup focused on the development of a blockchain-based platform that facilitates the creation of crowdfund bounties. This innovative platform allows users to pool funds into a smart contract escrow, enabling them to incentivize various goals by collaborating with like-minded individuals. Users can propose requests and set financial bounties, encouraging others to contribute toward achieving these defined objectives. Ahoy Labs aims to harness the power of crowdfunding and blockchain technology to promote collective action and investment in diverse projects and initiatives.
Station
Seed Round in 2022
Station is a crypto-based platform that empowers digital-native contributions and collaborations.
Pace is a London-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing a revenue management platform tailored for the hospitality sector, specifically focusing on hotels and hostels. The platform addresses the challenges of fluctuating demand for fixed room inventories by leveraging advanced machine learning and proprietary algorithms to automate pricing decisions. By providing real-time forecasting, price sensitivity analysis, and optimization capabilities, Pace enables hotel owners to respond swiftly to market dynamics, ensuring that they achieve optimal occupancy rates and maximize revenues. The company differentiates itself by adopting a technology-driven approach in the hospitality industry, as opposed to competitors that often lack this focus. Pace's solutions allow users to effectively align pricing strategies with demand fluctuations, enhancing profitability and operational efficiency.
Trolley develops an API-driven payouts platform for the internet economy. It enables businesses to reach workers worldwide and offers creators, on-demand workers, and suppliers the ability to bring their specialized talents to a global market. The platform automates and manages payouts, collects recipient tax and banking information, and mitigates fraud and risk.
Discourse
Series A in 2021
Discourse is an open-source discussion platform designed to enhance online communication in an evolving digital landscape. By integrating features of mailing lists, discussion forums, and long-form chat rooms, Discourse provides a comprehensive solution for hosting searchable discussions. The platform emphasizes community engagement through tools that support a trust system, notifications, and community moderation. This allows users to connect with one another effectively and fosters meaningful conversations among participants. Discourse aims to redefine online discourse by creating a modern, user-friendly environment that caters to the needs of users in a world dominated by social media and instant communication.
Suma Brands
Series A in 2021
Suma Brands provides a commerce platform designed to develop marketplace brands into household names. It was founded on the belief that the next generation of household brands will rise out of the Amazon marketplace. The company exists to find, acquire and help those brands realize their potential, both in the Amazon jungle and beyond.
The Ambr Group
Series A in 2021
The Ambr Group is a holding company focused on acquiring, developing, and expanding Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) businesses. It assists entrepreneurs in selling their Amazon-based ventures while also enhancing existing product catalogs. The company emphasizes founder-friendly deal processes and structures, allowing for a seamless transition and growth opportunity for business owners. By leveraging enterprise-level operational resources, The Ambr Group aims to scale these businesses into prominent consumer brands, supporting clients in navigating the evolving e-commerce landscape.
SchoolHouse
Seed Round in 2021
SchoolHouse is a company founded in 2020 by Brian Tobal and Joseph Connor, based in New York, that focuses on facilitating at-home, in-person Learning Pods. These Learning Pods consist of small groups of 4-8 students of similar ages who engage in collaborative learning and social interaction. The company operates a micro-schooling platform designed to foster imagination, creativity, and knowledge among students. By creating an environment with small class sizes and mixed-age groups, SchoolHouse aims to connect families with educators effectively, enhancing the educational experience for children in a more personalized setting.
Beam is a Paris-based software startup founded in 2019 that focuses on developing an application designed to automatically generate notes that summarize and classify knowledge gathered during online browsing. The company's innovative platform enables users to collect and organize their thoughts and experiences, facilitating knowledge sharing among Beam users. By improving the way individuals manage and share information, Beam aims to enhance the overall learning experience.
Pace is a London-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing a revenue management platform tailored for the hospitality sector, specifically focusing on hotels and hostels. The platform addresses the challenges of fluctuating demand for fixed room inventories by leveraging advanced machine learning and proprietary algorithms to automate pricing decisions. By providing real-time forecasting, price sensitivity analysis, and optimization capabilities, Pace enables hotel owners to respond swiftly to market dynamics, ensuring that they achieve optimal occupancy rates and maximize revenues. The company differentiates itself by adopting a technology-driven approach in the hospitality industry, as opposed to competitors that often lack this focus. Pace's solutions allow users to effectively align pricing strategies with demand fluctuations, enhancing profitability and operational efficiency.
Tiltify is a crowdfunding platform designed specifically for gamers to raise funds through their live streams. Founded in 2013 and based in West Hollywood, California, the company specializes in turning gaming events into charity fundraisers. Tiltify allows users to create customized crowdfunding pages, enabling gamers to showcase their talents while raising money for various social causes.
Mulberry, established in 2018 and headquartered in New York, specializes in AI-driven extended warranty solutions for e-commerce platforms. It connects insurers, brands, and consumers, offering coverage for a wide range of products, from mattresses to jewelry. Mulberry's platform provides insurance broker services, enabling e-commerce customers to purchase extended warranty plans. By leveraging AI and APIs, Mulberry helps brands generate additional revenue and streamlines product insurance processes.
Nexus
Venture Round in 2020
Chrono, Inc. operates a digital distribution platform known as Chrono.gg, which focuses on marketing computer games. Founded in 2015 and located in Austin, Texas, the platform features a unique sales model by offering a single game at a significant discount for a limited time of just 24 hours. Each day, the showcased game is replaced with a new title, providing customers with a curated selection rather than an extensive inventory. This approach aims to enhance the buying experience by emphasizing quality over quantity.