Partnership for New York City

The Partnership for New York City, established in 1979, is an economic development agency that acts as a neutral intermediary between business, government, labor, and civic sectors. It provides expertise and critical thinking to public policymakers and the media, fostering a collaborative environment for New York's growth.

Anthony Giugliano

CFO

Maria Gotsch

President and CEO, Partnership Fund for New York City

Mindy Kelly

Senior Vice President, Partnership Fund

Stacey Matlen

Senior Vice President, Innovation

Barbara Scholl

Managing Director

Eddie Wu

Associate

Shirley Wu

Associate

76 past transactions

LeapXpert

Series B in 2025
LeapXpert is a developer of a business communication platform that facilitates secure and compliant messaging for enterprises. Its Federated Messaging Orchestration Platform (FMOP) enables organizations to integrate consumer messaging applications into their critical business processes. This platform allows employees and clients to communicate through their preferred messaging apps while maintaining a centralized source for management and oversight. LeapXpert addresses the compliance and regulatory challenges associated with the increasing use of messaging applications in business, providing accessible digital records of all interactions. The platform enhances communication between employees, clients, suppliers, and other stakeholders, thereby elevating messaging to a formal business communication channel akin to traditional calling or emailing. With a client base that includes several of the world's top global banks, LeapXpert serves tens of thousands of users across various industries.

itselectric

Seed Round in 2024
Itselectric specializes in providing curbside electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions tailored for urban environments, aiming to facilitate the widespread adoption of electric vehicles. The company addresses infrastructure challenges by offering affordable public charging services that enhance access to charging stations. Utilizing a behind-the-meter approach, Itselectric draws excess electrical supply from nearby buildings, allowing property owners to benefit financially while contributing to a cleaner environment. By increasing the availability of EV charging points, Itselectric supports the transition to electric vehicles, promoting healthier communities with improved air quality.

BforeAI

Series A in 2024
BforeAI specializes in proactive cybersecurity solutions, utilizing predictive attack intelligence and digital risk protection services. Powered by its proprietary PreCrime™ technology featuring behavioral AI, BforeAI transforms traditional reactive cyber defense into a proactive approach. The company offers automated threat intelligence, brand protection, adversary disruption, and domain takedowns to swiftly and precisely defend against online fraud. Recognized by Gartner in multiple reports and awarded by the FinTech Innovation Lab New York, BforeAI stands out for its innovative predictive cybersecurity software designed to anticipate and mitigate potential threats before they occur.

Summer​

Venture Round in 2024
Summer combines innovative technology and policy expertise to serve student loan borrowers. The company's platform provides resources including a personalized loan payment dashboard, payment notifications, student loan policy updates, and customized repayment plans, enabling student borrowers to take control of their loans and save money while repaying. Summer was established in 2017 in New York by Will Sealy.

Goalsetter

Series A in 2024
Goalsetter is a fintech company that provides a comprehensive digital platform designed to educate families about personal finance and help children develop healthy savings habits. The platform offers goal-based savings tools, including automatic savings features like round-ups and scheduled deposits, along with spending trackers to monitor budgets. It also incorporates engaging educational content such as financial quizzes and videos tailored for kids. Additionally, Goalsetter Classroom serves as an in-school learning management system for K-12 students, offering a teacher-led curriculum focused on financial literacy.

Reality Defender

Series A in 2023
Reality Defender is a company that specializes in detecting deepfakes and AI-generated media, addressing the risks posed by manipulated content across multiple formats, including audio, video, images, and text. Its platform employs advanced synthetic media detection algorithms to identify and assess the authenticity of digital content in real time. This capability enables both enterprises and government entities to effectively combat synthetically altered media, ensuring more reliable digital communication. With a patented multimodal approach, Reality Defender offers flexible deployment options, allowing its technology to seamlessly integrate into existing infrastructures for proactive management of digital media.

Kelvin

Series A in 2023
Kelvin is an energy management and electrification platform focused on enhancing radiator-heated buildings. The company utilizes its innovative Radiator Labs system, which features smart thermostatic radiator enclosures that are connected to central heating controls. This technology aims to reduce fuel waste, lower building emissions, and improve tenant comfort. Kelvin's hybrid electrification platform allows buildings to electrify 60-80% of their space heating requirements at a fraction of the cost of traditional electrification methods. The system can be programmed to optimize heating sources based on factors such as energy pricing and carbon fines, helping radiator-heated buildings comply with NYC's 2030 emission caps at reduced costs. The effectiveness of Radiator Labs' technology has been validated by NYSERDA, demonstrating an average savings of 25.5% in heating costs. Kelvin's innovations have garnered multiple awards and recognitions, affirming its commitment to sustainable energy solutions in the built environment.

Kinnos

Series B in 2023
Kinnos Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Brooklyn, New York, that specializes in innovative color technology to enhance disinfection practices. Founded in 2014, the company manufactures Highlight, a patent-pending powdered additive that improves the visibility of disinfectants, thereby increasing user compliance and ensuring thorough cleaning. Highlight provides real-time color-change feedback, empowering individuals to disinfect surfaces with confidence. In addition to the Highlight additive, Kinnos offers Highlight Wipes, a dispensing machine for wipes, and Highlight Powder, a disinfectant additive. The company's mission is to transform how disinfectants are used, ultimately aiming to prevent disease outbreaks and promote public health through visible disinfection.

Summer​

Series A in 2023
Summer combines innovative technology and policy expertise to serve student loan borrowers. The company's platform provides resources including a personalized loan payment dashboard, payment notifications, student loan policy updates, and customized repayment plans, enabling student borrowers to take control of their loans and save money while repaying. Summer was established in 2017 in New York by Will Sealy.

Wellth

Series B in 2023
Wellth is a digital health company based in New York that operates a mobile application aimed at improving treatment adherence among individuals with chronic conditions. The platform leverages principles from behavioral economics to address the unique challenges faced by these patients in establishing healthy habits and managing their diseases. By offering targeted incentive plans, reminders, and valuable information, Wellth encourages consumers to take proactive steps toward their health, thus reducing overall healthcare costs. The application's design fosters motivation and behavior change, as it is supported by evidence from randomized controlled trials demonstrating its effectiveness. Wellth's approach has been validated by health plans and providers, resulting in improved medication adherence, reduced hospital readmissions, and better health outcomes for users.

LeapXpert

Series A in 2023
LeapXpert is a developer of a business communication platform that facilitates secure and compliant messaging for enterprises. Its Federated Messaging Orchestration Platform (FMOP) enables organizations to integrate consumer messaging applications into their critical business processes. This platform allows employees and clients to communicate through their preferred messaging apps while maintaining a centralized source for management and oversight. LeapXpert addresses the compliance and regulatory challenges associated with the increasing use of messaging applications in business, providing accessible digital records of all interactions. The platform enhances communication between employees, clients, suppliers, and other stakeholders, thereby elevating messaging to a formal business communication channel akin to traditional calling or emailing. With a client base that includes several of the world's top global banks, LeapXpert serves tens of thousands of users across various industries.

Circular Services

Private Equity Round in 2022
Circular Services operates as a developer of circular economy and recycling infrastructure. Circular Services owns and operates municipal recycling facilities across the U.S. that enable municipalities and businesses.

Orijin, PBC

Series C in 2022
American Prison Data Systems provides software and technology solutions designed to deliver educational and rehabilitative programs for correctional facilities. The company focuses on creating a secure environment where inmates can access individualized education, job training, and re-entry resources. Its offerings include military-grade technology to prevent misuse, secure content filters, data encryption, and curated educational content from various providers. APDS also features a centralized platform that allows correctional administrators and educators to deliver remote, adaptive instruction and monitor inmate progress. By enhancing access to education and rehabilitation, APDS aims to improve prison safety, reduce violence, and lower recidivism rates. Founded in 2012, the company is headquartered in New York and has an additional office in Boston.

T-REX

Series C in 2022
T-Rex Group, Inc., established in 2012, is a technology company specializing in enterprise Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions. Based in New York, with offices in San Francisco and Tel Aviv, the company develops platforms tailored to the finance, renewables, and technology sectors. Its flagship product, T-REX Analytics, is an advanced SaaS analytics platform designed to analyze and manage solar asset acquisitions and sales, structure renewable energy-backed deals, and portfolio management. The platform enables solar developers and asset managers to stress test production and credit risk parameters, model customized debt tranches, and value securitization transactions. By digitizing and standardizing data, and automating workflows, T-Rex aims to facilitate capital flow into complex assets, fostering innovation in the renewable energy sector.

SkyHive

Series B in 2021
SkyHive is a developer of a software-as-a-service platform focused on workforce reskilling and labor market intelligence. The company leverages millions of real-time data points to analyze employee work profiles and translate them into relevant skills. This analysis helps identify optimized career pathways through tailored learning solutions, enabling organizations to enhance workforce capability, improve employee retention, and support diversity and inclusion initiatives. By providing quantum labor analytics, SkyHive optimizes human economies in real-time and delivers customized workforce solutions to meet the evolving needs of enterprises and communities.

Recycle Track Systems

Series C in 2021
Recycle Track Systems is a waste management company that partners with local haulers to provide efficient and responsible waste collection services. The company utilizes proprietary technology to streamline collection routes and enhance communication with pickup sites, offering services for garbage, recyclables, compost, and e-waste.

MoCaFi

Series A in 2021
MoCaFi is a developer of a personal finance platform focused on enhancing the financial well-being of underbanked communities. The company utilizes mobile technologies and data analytics to offer a range of financial products and services, including check cashing, custom loans, debit cards, and financial literacy resources. Through its mobile application and financial card, MoCaFi enables users to efficiently manage their finances by checking balances, cashing paychecks, and transferring money securely, all without incurring additional costs. The company aims to promote economic equality by providing affordable, credit-building financial solutions tailored to the needs of underserved populations.

CLEAR

Venture Round in 2021
CLEAR, the secure identity company, uses biometrics to build a connected world that’s smarter and more secure. It links identity with different information sets, including credit cards, tickets to the game, reservations, frequent flyer numbers, flight manifests, health care identification, driver's licenses, and passports. CLEAR's data security framework meets the highest standards for performance and for protecting sensitive information — FISMA High- and SAFETY Act-certified by the Department of Homeland Security. CLEAR's users are always in control of their data and do not sell user information. CLEAR was founded by Caryn Seidman-Becker and Ken Cornick in November 2010 and is based in New York, United States.

SkyHive

Series A in 2020
SkyHive is a developer of a software-as-a-service platform focused on workforce reskilling and labor market intelligence. The company leverages millions of real-time data points to analyze employee work profiles and translate them into relevant skills. This analysis helps identify optimized career pathways through tailored learning solutions, enabling organizations to enhance workforce capability, improve employee retention, and support diversity and inclusion initiatives. By providing quantum labor analytics, SkyHive optimizes human economies in real-time and delivers customized workforce solutions to meet the evolving needs of enterprises and communities.

SeeQC

Series A in 2020
SeeQC, Inc. is a semiconductor company specializing in the development of a digital quantum computing platform aimed at global businesses. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Elmsford, New York, the company designs, tests, and manufactures quantum-ready superconductors and application-specific quantum computing systems. Its innovative approach combines classical and quantum technologies to enhance the efficiency, stability, and cost-effectiveness of quantum computing systems. SeeQC integrates superconducting qubit chips, proprietary Single Flux Quantum technology, and application-specific integrated circuits to create a commercially viable quantum computing solution. The company serves various industries, including machine learning, logistics optimization, quantum chemistry, pharmaceuticals, and fintech, catering to clients in the United States and Europe. With additional facilities in London and Naples, SeeQC aims to facilitate access to scalable, fault-tolerant quantum computing applications, thereby addressing the growing demand for advanced computational capabilities.

Orijin, PBC

Series B in 2020
American Prison Data Systems provides software and technology solutions designed to deliver educational and rehabilitative programs for correctional facilities. The company focuses on creating a secure environment where inmates can access individualized education, job training, and re-entry resources. Its offerings include military-grade technology to prevent misuse, secure content filters, data encryption, and curated educational content from various providers. APDS also features a centralized platform that allows correctional administrators and educators to deliver remote, adaptive instruction and monitor inmate progress. By enhancing access to education and rehabilitation, APDS aims to improve prison safety, reduce violence, and lower recidivism rates. Founded in 2012, the company is headquartered in New York and has an additional office in Boston.

TARA Biosystems

Series A in 2020
TARA Biosystems, Inc. is a biotechnology company that specializes in developing organ-on-a-chip technology for evaluating new therapies and drug compounds, particularly in the field of cardiac medicine. Founded in 2014 and based in the United States, the company produces predictive in vitro human cardiac tissue models derived from human stem cells. These models are matured to physiologically relevant adult-like levels, allowing for accurate measurement of cardiac functionality, including contractile force. TARA Biosystems focuses on enhancing drug discovery and safety assessment processes by providing high-fidelity solutions that enable faster and safer development of new medicines. By harnessing human biology and data, the company aims to transform cardiac drug discovery and improve patient health outcomes.

Wellth

Series A in 2020
Wellth is a digital health company based in New York that operates a mobile application aimed at improving treatment adherence among individuals with chronic conditions. The platform leverages principles from behavioral economics to address the unique challenges faced by these patients in establishing healthy habits and managing their diseases. By offering targeted incentive plans, reminders, and valuable information, Wellth encourages consumers to take proactive steps toward their health, thus reducing overall healthcare costs. The application's design fosters motivation and behavior change, as it is supported by evidence from randomized controlled trials demonstrating its effectiveness. Wellth's approach has been validated by health plans and providers, resulting in improved medication adherence, reduced hospital readmissions, and better health outcomes for users.

Kinnos

Venture Round in 2020
Kinnos Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Brooklyn, New York, that specializes in innovative color technology to enhance disinfection practices. Founded in 2014, the company manufactures Highlight, a patent-pending powdered additive that improves the visibility of disinfectants, thereby increasing user compliance and ensuring thorough cleaning. Highlight provides real-time color-change feedback, empowering individuals to disinfect surfaces with confidence. In addition to the Highlight additive, Kinnos offers Highlight Wipes, a dispensing machine for wipes, and Highlight Powder, a disinfectant additive. The company's mission is to transform how disinfectants are used, ultimately aiming to prevent disease outbreaks and promote public health through visible disinfection.

Kinnos

Series A in 2020
Kinnos Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Brooklyn, New York, that specializes in innovative color technology to enhance disinfection practices. Founded in 2014, the company manufactures Highlight, a patent-pending powdered additive that improves the visibility of disinfectants, thereby increasing user compliance and ensuring thorough cleaning. Highlight provides real-time color-change feedback, empowering individuals to disinfect surfaces with confidence. In addition to the Highlight additive, Kinnos offers Highlight Wipes, a dispensing machine for wipes, and Highlight Powder, a disinfectant additive. The company's mission is to transform how disinfectants are used, ultimately aiming to prevent disease outbreaks and promote public health through visible disinfection.

MoCaFi

Seed Round in 2020
MoCaFi is a developer of a personal finance platform focused on enhancing the financial well-being of underbanked communities. The company utilizes mobile technologies and data analytics to offer a range of financial products and services, including check cashing, custom loans, debit cards, and financial literacy resources. Through its mobile application and financial card, MoCaFi enables users to efficiently manage their finances by checking balances, cashing paychecks, and transferring money securely, all without incurring additional costs. The company aims to promote economic equality by providing affordable, credit-building financial solutions tailored to the needs of underserved populations.

Cutover

Series A in 2019
Cutover is a work orchestration and observability platform founded in 2013 and based in Shoreditch, Hackney. The company specializes in enhancing collaboration and reducing risks associated with critical enterprise IT change events. Its platform facilitates seamless integration with various SaaS tools, allowing teams to manage complex workflows and gain full visibility into organizational performance. Cutover's services include cyber recovery, cloud migration, IT disaster recovery, and release management, providing enterprises with the ability to prepare for significant events through rehearsals and real-time performance data analysis. This comprehensive approach simplifies operational complexity and strengthens communication among stakeholders.

Kasisto

Series B in 2019
Kasisto, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a conversational platform designed for financial institutions. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, the company offers KAI, a digital experience platform that enables the creation of branded virtual assistants and chatbots. These intelligent solutions facilitate personalized customer interactions across various channels, including mobile apps, websites, messaging platforms, and voice-enabled devices. Kasisto's offerings include KAI Consumer Banking, which enhances user engagement; KAI Business Banking, providing immediate access to essential financial information and services; and KAI Investment Management, which assists customers in understanding their financial goals and needs. The company also supports clients through services such as planning, integration, testing, and ongoing improvement, thereby enhancing customer experiences in the financial sector.

SeeQC

Seed Round in 2019
SeeQC, Inc. is a semiconductor company specializing in the development of a digital quantum computing platform aimed at global businesses. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Elmsford, New York, the company designs, tests, and manufactures quantum-ready superconductors and application-specific quantum computing systems. Its innovative approach combines classical and quantum technologies to enhance the efficiency, stability, and cost-effectiveness of quantum computing systems. SeeQC integrates superconducting qubit chips, proprietary Single Flux Quantum technology, and application-specific integrated circuits to create a commercially viable quantum computing solution. The company serves various industries, including machine learning, logistics optimization, quantum chemistry, pharmaceuticals, and fintech, catering to clients in the United States and Europe. With additional facilities in London and Naples, SeeQC aims to facilitate access to scalable, fault-tolerant quantum computing applications, thereby addressing the growing demand for advanced computational capabilities.

Inspirna

Series C in 2018
Inspirna is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative drug candidates that target essential drivers of cancer. Utilizing a discovery platform centered on RNA biology, Inspirna identifies novel cancer targets that contribute to tumor growth and disease progression. The company is advancing several first-in-class oral small molecules, including RGX-202, aimed at treating patients with RAS mutant colorectal cancer, and RGX-104, which is in development for small cell lung cancer and non-small cell lung cancer. Through its microRNA-based target discovery approach, Inspirna seeks to provide effective treatment options for cancer patients by employing targeted therapies that leverage small molecules and biologics.

Wellth

Seed Round in 2018
Wellth is a digital health company based in New York that operates a mobile application aimed at improving treatment adherence among individuals with chronic conditions. The platform leverages principles from behavioral economics to address the unique challenges faced by these patients in establishing healthy habits and managing their diseases. By offering targeted incentive plans, reminders, and valuable information, Wellth encourages consumers to take proactive steps toward their health, thus reducing overall healthcare costs. The application's design fosters motivation and behavior change, as it is supported by evidence from randomized controlled trials demonstrating its effectiveness. Wellth's approach has been validated by health plans and providers, resulting in improved medication adherence, reduced hospital readmissions, and better health outcomes for users.

Magnolia NeuroSciences

Series A in 2018
Magnolia Neurosciences Corporation is a New York-based company focused on drug discovery and development, specifically targeting neuroprotective therapies for central nervous system diseases and neurodegeneration. Established in 2018, the company aims to create proprietary small molecule therapeutics that prevent neuronal cell death, offering new treatment options for patients with neurodegenerative disorders and related conditions. Magnolia Neurosciences was founded to advance technologies developed at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center’s Therapeutics Discovery Division and the Neurodegeneration Consortium. Through its innovative approach, the company seeks to address significant medical needs in the field of neurology.

Cureatr

Venture Round in 2018
Cureatr Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in mobile care coordination solutions for healthcare providers. Founded in 2011, it offers a cloud-based medication management software designed to optimize patient care, particularly focusing on post-discharge medication reconciliation. The platform combines HIPAA-secure text messaging with workflow navigation tools, facilitating communication and coordination among healthcare professionals. Cureatr's software features an inbuilt dashboard that curates and analyzes patients' medication history, enabling providers to respond to real-time events and improve their interactions with patients. By streamlining these processes, Cureatr enhances the overall quality of patient care.

Digital Reasoning

Series D in 2018
Digital Reasoning Systems, Inc. is a developer of an artificial intelligence cognitive computing platform that specializes in processing and organizing unstructured data into meaningful insights for businesses. Founded in 2000 and based in Franklin, Tennessee, with additional offices in New York, Washington, D.C., and London, the company offers its primary product, Synthesys, which utilizes advanced features such as natural language processing, entity resolution, and link analysis. This platform is designed to automatically categorize, link, retrieve, and profile unstructured data, providing critical intelligence and insights for industries including finance, healthcare, and legal sectors. Digital Reasoning's solutions support intelligence analysts in both government and commercial markets, enhancing their ability to visualize connections within data sets and address risks and threats effectively. The company maintains strategic partnerships to enhance its offerings and expand its reach in the market.

Kasisto

Series B in 2017
Kasisto, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a conversational platform designed for financial institutions. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, the company offers KAI, a digital experience platform that enables the creation of branded virtual assistants and chatbots. These intelligent solutions facilitate personalized customer interactions across various channels, including mobile apps, websites, messaging platforms, and voice-enabled devices. Kasisto's offerings include KAI Consumer Banking, which enhances user engagement; KAI Business Banking, providing immediate access to essential financial information and services; and KAI Investment Management, which assists customers in understanding their financial goals and needs. The company also supports clients through services such as planning, integration, testing, and ongoing improvement, thereby enhancing customer experiences in the financial sector.

Orijin, PBC

Series A in 2017
American Prison Data Systems provides software and technology solutions designed to deliver educational and rehabilitative programs for correctional facilities. The company focuses on creating a secure environment where inmates can access individualized education, job training, and re-entry resources. Its offerings include military-grade technology to prevent misuse, secure content filters, data encryption, and curated educational content from various providers. APDS also features a centralized platform that allows correctional administrators and educators to deliver remote, adaptive instruction and monitor inmate progress. By enhancing access to education and rehabilitation, APDS aims to improve prison safety, reduce violence, and lower recidivism rates. Founded in 2012, the company is headquartered in New York and has an additional office in Boston.

T-REX

Series B in 2017
T-Rex Group, Inc., established in 2012, is a technology company specializing in enterprise Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions. Based in New York, with offices in San Francisco and Tel Aviv, the company develops platforms tailored to the finance, renewables, and technology sectors. Its flagship product, T-REX Analytics, is an advanced SaaS analytics platform designed to analyze and manage solar asset acquisitions and sales, structure renewable energy-backed deals, and portfolio management. The platform enables solar developers and asset managers to stress test production and credit risk parameters, model customized debt tranches, and value securitization transactions. By digitizing and standardizing data, and automating workflows, T-Rex aims to facilitate capital flow into complex assets, fostering innovation in the renewable energy sector.

Kasisto

Series A in 2017
Kasisto, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a conversational platform designed for financial institutions. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, the company offers KAI, a digital experience platform that enables the creation of branded virtual assistants and chatbots. These intelligent solutions facilitate personalized customer interactions across various channels, including mobile apps, websites, messaging platforms, and voice-enabled devices. Kasisto's offerings include KAI Consumer Banking, which enhances user engagement; KAI Business Banking, providing immediate access to essential financial information and services; and KAI Investment Management, which assists customers in understanding their financial goals and needs. The company also supports clients through services such as planning, integration, testing, and ongoing improvement, thereby enhancing customer experiences in the financial sector.

ForwardLane

Pre Seed Round in 2016
ForwardLane Inc. is an artificial intelligence company based in New York, specializing in providing digital advisory and distribution solutions for wealth management, asset management, and commercial banking. Founded in 2014, the company has developed a patented AI-powered insight platform that leverages natural language processing to synthesize data and generate actionable insights for financial advisors and fund distributors. This platform acts as a virtual analyst, analyzing client data daily to identify growth opportunities and enhance client engagement. ForwardLane also offers tools like the A1 signal engine, which automates insights, and ForwardLane Goal Miner, designed to extract financial goals from unstructured data. With additional locations in London and a development center in Fort Lauderdale, ForwardLane aims to streamline decision-making processes for financial institutions, enabling them to transform complex data into meaningful intelligence and foster proactive client interactions.

Dorsata

Seed Round in 2016
Dorsata, Inc. is a healthcare technology company that specializes in providing an online platform for the development, sharing, and application of clinical care pathways. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Dorsata's platform enhances collaboration among healthcare providers by enabling them to create and utilize defined workflows for efficient decision-making, documentation, and order entry. By leveraging clinician-developed care pathways, the company aims to improve healthcare quality and reduce costs. Additionally, Dorsata has developed a prenatal record platform that allows providers to manage electronic health records effectively, offering a user-friendly experience and a rules engine that helps create tailored care plans for patients throughout their pregnancy.

Lodo Therapeutics

Series A in 2016
Lodo Therapeutics Corporation is a drug discovery and development company dedicated to creating novel therapeutics derived from natural sources. It focuses on addressing significant health challenges, particularly resistant infectious diseases and cancers, by collaborating with global pharmaceutical companies and leading non-governmental organizations. Founded to realize the scientific vision of Dr. Sean Brady from Rockefeller University, Lodo Therapeutics utilizes a genome-based, culture-independent platform to discover and characterize small molecules sourced from environmental microbial DNA. This innovative approach leverages advancements in DNA sequencing and bioinformatics to explore the untapped potential of microbial evolution, aiming to identify therapeutically valuable pharmaceutical products. Headquartered in New York City at the Alexandria Center for Life Science, Lodo Therapeutics is committed to harnessing the power of nature in the fight against undruggable targets and high unmet medical needs.

Petra Pharma

Series A in 2016
Petra Pharma Corporation is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company based in New York, focused on discovering and developing innovative therapies that modulate phosphoinositide (PI) signaling pathways for the treatment of cancer and metabolic diseases. Founded in 2015, the company targets novel enzyme pathways that play crucial roles in various cellular processes, such as cell division, growth, trafficking, and signaling. By developing small molecules aimed at these processes, Petra Pharma seeks to create impactful therapeutic options that enhance patient care and improve health outcomes.

StyleSage

Seed Round in 2015
StyleSage, Inc. is a technology company that provides an online platform designed to deliver competitive intelligence to fashion retailers and brands. Founded in 2013 and based in New York, the company utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze pricing, social signals, and global trends. Its platform enables users to monitor their brand positioning relative to competitors, gauge consumer sentiment, and identify emerging fashion trends, including popular styles and colors. By automating the tagging of product details and analyzing vast amounts of e-commerce and social media data, StyleSage helps clients optimize pricing strategies, enhance product assortments, and develop effective promotional tactics. This comprehensive approach allows retailers to react swiftly and accurately to market dynamics, ultimately improving their decision-making and profitability.

Enigma

Series B in 2015
Enigma Technologies, Inc. is an operational data management and intelligence company based in New York. It specializes in providing a searchable database of public records, information, and documents, facilitating streamlined operations and informed decision-making for its users. The company offers a suite of products, including Enigma Data Infrastructure, which features tools for data operations and metadata enhancement, and Enigma Solutions, tailored for specific industries such as financial services, pharmacovigilance, and insurance. Enigma also provides analysis-ready public data relevant to sectors like oil and gas, healthcare, and company reference data. Additionally, Enigma operates Enigma Labs, which focuses on developing open data tools for public use, and offers an API to support developers in creating data-rich applications. The company is recognized for its contributions to small business intelligence, delivering timely and accurate insights on the identity and risk profile of small businesses, thus aiding firms in areas such as insurance risk assessment and fraud prevention. Enigma Technologies was incorporated in 2011.

Kasisto

Seed Round in 2014
Kasisto, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a conversational platform designed for financial institutions. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, the company offers KAI, a digital experience platform that enables the creation of branded virtual assistants and chatbots. These intelligent solutions facilitate personalized customer interactions across various channels, including mobile apps, websites, messaging platforms, and voice-enabled devices. Kasisto's offerings include KAI Consumer Banking, which enhances user engagement; KAI Business Banking, providing immediate access to essential financial information and services; and KAI Investment Management, which assists customers in understanding their financial goals and needs. The company also supports clients through services such as planning, integration, testing, and ongoing improvement, thereby enhancing customer experiences in the financial sector.

EpiBone

Grant in 2014
EpiBone, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Brooklyn, New York, that specializes in developing advanced bone and cartilage reconstruction solutions. Founded in 2013, EpiBone leverages innovative techniques involving patient-specific bone scans and the use of the patient's own stem cells to create autologous-like bone grafts. These grafts are cultivated in custom bioreactors, promoting efficient bone formation and regeneration. EpiBone's lead product, an anatomically precise living 3D bone graft, successfully completed its Phase I/IIa clinical trial in August 2023, while the company is also developing a cartilage repair portfolio that includes an allogeneic osteochondral plug and an injectable cartilage filler. This pioneering work positions EpiBone at the forefront of regenerative medicine, aiming to transform orthopedic repair and improve patient outcomes through a streamlined surgical approach and reduced recovery times.

Cureatr

Series A in 2013
Cureatr Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in mobile care coordination solutions for healthcare providers. Founded in 2011, it offers a cloud-based medication management software designed to optimize patient care, particularly focusing on post-discharge medication reconciliation. The platform combines HIPAA-secure text messaging with workflow navigation tools, facilitating communication and coordination among healthcare professionals. Cureatr's software features an inbuilt dashboard that curates and analyzes patients' medication history, enabling providers to respond to real-time events and improve their interactions with patients. By streamlining these processes, Cureatr enhances the overall quality of patient care.

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.

trueEX

Venture Round in 2013
trueEX is an electronic execution platform headquartered in New York City, specializing in the global interest rate swaps (IRS) market, which is valued at approximately $300 trillion. The platform is designed to enhance the trading of interest rate swaps, which have traditionally been conducted over the phone with limited regulatory oversight and transparency. trueEX operates as a CFTC-regulated exchange, offering services that include request-for-quote trading protocols and proprietary portfolio terminations and compactions. This enables market participants, such as market makers, asset managers, and hedge funds, to manage trades efficiently and connect directly with multiple clearinghouses. In addition to its focus on interest rate swaps, trueEX plans to expand its services into other liquid derivatives as the market evolves.

Voxy

Series B in 2013
Voxy, Inc. is a language learning platform specializing in personalized English instruction for speakers of other languages. Founded in 2009 and based in New York, Voxy creates custom curricula tailored to individual interests, routines, goals, and learning styles, utilizing a fully integrated web and mobile platform. The company’s approach combines real-time adaptive technology with personalized live instruction, allowing learners to engage with content relevant to current events, pop culture, and sports. Voxy serves a diverse clientele, including corporations, educational institutions, and governments across more than 50 countries. Additionally, it offers a suite of analytics and reporting tools called Command Center, which provides insights into English learning programs for HR executives. Voxy has been recognized by prominent media outlets for its innovative methods and has been used by millions of learners globally.

Shapeways Holdings

Debt Financing in 2013
Shapeways Holdings Inc. is a 3D printing marketplace and community that enables individuals to create, buy, and sell custom products. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Eindhoven and Seattle, the company offers a wide range of products across various categories, including art, fashion, home goods, gadgets, games, jewelry, and miniatures. Shapeways operates on a model of on-demand printing, allowing for the customization and personalization of each order. By providing access to advanced 3D printing technology, the platform empowers users to turn their ideas into physical products, fostering creativity and entrepreneurship. Shapeways aims to democratize the manufacturing process by fully digitizing it, making industrial-grade additive manufacturing accessible to a broader audience.

True Office Learning

Series A in 2013
True Office Learning is a leading enterprise education and analytics company that connects e-learning to advanced behavioral data through an adaptive technology platform to drive results. The company’s cloud-based software provides organizational insights that were previously immeasurable, enabling organizations to ensure learning, analyze efficacy, and drive better business outcomes.

Voxy

Series A in 2012
Voxy, Inc. is a language learning platform specializing in personalized English instruction for speakers of other languages. Founded in 2009 and based in New York, Voxy creates custom curricula tailored to individual interests, routines, goals, and learning styles, utilizing a fully integrated web and mobile platform. The company’s approach combines real-time adaptive technology with personalized live instruction, allowing learners to engage with content relevant to current events, pop culture, and sports. Voxy serves a diverse clientele, including corporations, educational institutions, and governments across more than 50 countries. Additionally, it offers a suite of analytics and reporting tools called Command Center, which provides insights into English learning programs for HR executives. Voxy has been recognized by prominent media outlets for its innovative methods and has been used by millions of learners globally.

Zipmark

Seed Round in 2011
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.

EnergyHub

Series B in 2011
EnergyHub is a company focused on enhancing energy management for consumers while fostering a stronger connection between homeowners and utility providers. It develops innovative software technology that allows users to utilize smart devices, such as thermostats and water heaters, to create virtual power plants. This approach not only helps stabilize the electrical grid but also supports the integration of renewable energy sources like solar and wind power. By offering simple and cost-effective tools, EnergyHub aims to empower consumers to reduce their energy consumption and save money, addressing contemporary energy challenges effectively.

Scratch Music Group

Series A in 2011
Scratch Music Group, Inc. is a music and technology company founded in 2002 and headquartered in New York, New York. It operates DJ and music production learning centers, known as Scratch DJ Academy, in major cities such as New York, Miami, Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Chicago, along with numerous satellite locations at hotels, resorts, and cruise ships globally. The academy has successfully taught over 500,000 individuals through its proprietary curriculum. Additionally, Scratch Music Group organizes events for prominent brands, offering immersive experiences that leverage the art of DJing. Its Scratch Weddings division provides a modern alternative to traditional wedding DJ services, delivering exceptional talent and event management. With nearly 100,000 events executed and over 15 million attendees across more than 25 countries, Scratch Music Group is recognized for its commitment to quality and professionalism within the industry. The company has garnered media attention from various prestigious outlets, showcasing its impact on the music and entertainment landscape.

Outside.In

Series B in 2009
Outside.in is a New York-based aggregator focused on facilitating the sharing and exploration of hyperlocal information within neighborhoods. The company develops a data and technology platform that organizes and distributes online news, blogs, and discussions, linking them to specific offline locations. By prioritizing local blogs as primary sources of information, Outside.in aims to enhance access to community-driven content, akin to how local search engines have transformed web navigation. The company is supported by funding from various angel investors and venture capital firms, which have contributed to its mission of improving the discovery and dissemination of hyperlocal news and information.

TxVia

Series C in 2009
TxVia is a developer of advanced transaction processing technology tailored for the emerging payments and financial services sectors. The company specializes in a platform-as-a-service delivery model that offers fully customizable solutions for a diverse range of applications, including consumer, corporate, and government payments. TxVia's product portfolio encompasses various prepaid card systems such as retail gift cards, general purpose reloadable cards, and payroll cards, among others. By providing a custom solution rather than a standard model, TxVia enables its clients, which include prominent payments companies, to achieve enhanced scalability, security, and reliability in their operations. This approach allows clients to realize significant benefits in terms of time-to-market and cost efficiency while effectively addressing their specialized processing needs.

CPower

Series B in 2009
CPower provides revenue generation, energy conservation measurement, usage forecasting, and strategic consulting services.

Outside.In

Series A in 2008
Outside.in is a New York-based aggregator focused on facilitating the sharing and exploration of hyperlocal information within neighborhoods. The company develops a data and technology platform that organizes and distributes online news, blogs, and discussions, linking them to specific offline locations. By prioritizing local blogs as primary sources of information, Outside.in aims to enhance access to community-driven content, akin to how local search engines have transformed web navigation. The company is supported by funding from various angel investors and venture capital firms, which have contributed to its mission of improving the discovery and dissemination of hyperlocal news and information.

OwnEnergy

Venture Round in 2008
OwnEnergy is a leading developer of mid-sized wind energy projects, focusing on communities in Spain and the United States. Founded in 2007 and based in Brooklyn, New York, OwnEnergy partners with local landowners and community members who have a stake in the development and operation of wind farms. The company's services encompass the entire project lifecycle, from prospecting and development to contracting, financing, construction, and maintenance. By collaborating with local energy entrepreneurs, OwnEnergy enables communities to build and profit directly from their own wind farms, reducing costs and risks while increasing profitability and turnaround time. This approach has resulted in the completion of several significant projects totaling 240 MW.

LicenseStream

Series B in 2008
LicenseStream is a leading provider of licensing and royalty payment automation solutions designed for content owners. The company's platform simplifies the process of defining rights and facilitates online transactions for digital content, enabling clients to license and monitor various forms of electronic media efficiently. By automating traditional, manual licensing processes, LicenseStream enhances operational efficiency for its enterprise partners, which include prominent names in global advertising and content production. Additionally, the platform offers tools to detect and mitigate unauthorized usage of content, ensuring that owners can maintain control over their intellectual property.

Outside.In

Series A in 2008
Outside.in is a New York-based aggregator focused on facilitating the sharing and exploration of hyperlocal information within neighborhoods. The company develops a data and technology platform that organizes and distributes online news, blogs, and discussions, linking them to specific offline locations. By prioritizing local blogs as primary sources of information, Outside.in aims to enhance access to community-driven content, akin to how local search engines have transformed web navigation. The company is supported by funding from various angel investors and venture capital firms, which have contributed to its mission of improving the discovery and dissemination of hyperlocal news and information.

First30Days

Series A in 2008
First30Days is a self-help platform that guides individuals through the initial 30 days of significant life changes, such as job transitions, starting a business, home buying, pregnancy, and divorce. The website aims to provide inspirational content and expert advice to motivate users and facilitate positive change in their lives. It connects users with professionals who offer insights tailored to their specific situations, helping them navigate these transitions effectively. The business model includes generating revenue through targeted advertisements and sponsorships relevant to each life change, such as promoting parenting products for new parents or banking services for aspiring entrepreneurs. Founded by Ariane de Bonvoisin, who has a background in corporate strategy and venture capital, First30Days leverages her expertise to support individuals in their journeys through change.

Consumer Powerline

Series A in 2007
ConsumerPowerline’s products and services help their customers pay the least for energy, get the most for energy they buy, and earn the most for what they can reduce. They are unique in how they approach the market - they use deregulated market opportunities to first create new revenue for their customers. This new income and the accompanying new information helps their customers achieve a lot more, a lot sooner with them. The ConsumerPowerline team leverages their unique combination of skills and experience to uncover revenues and savings other firms overlook. ConsumerPowerline offers Strategic Energy Asset Management (SEAM) including comprehensive energy audits and analyses; identification, design, and project management of demand response opportunities; generator uploading, load switching and controls; efficiency consultations; and performance-based contracting. ConsumerPowerline also offers demand response management. They bring clients a means of financing improved energy management by first generating revenues through demand response – which requires no up-front investment and a limited time commitment. In the summer of 2005, ConsumerPowerline helped their New York City customers secure an estimated $6 million by selling their excess capacity back into the energy markets. ConsumerPowerline operates on a national basis with specific emphasis on the New York, New England, and California markets.

CPower

Series A in 2007
CPower provides revenue generation, energy conservation measurement, usage forecasting, and strategic consulting services.

SchoolNet

Series C in 2006
SchoolNet is a provider of educational software focused on enhancing instructional improvement within K-12 school districts. The company develops data-driven, web-based products that aim to boost student achievement, improve teacher quality, and enhance operational efficiency. Its instructional management suite offers a range of tools, reports, and content designed to help educators assess student and school performance effectively. SchoolNet operates in major urban areas, including Atlanta, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C., delivering solutions that enable data-informed decision-making across educational institutions.

Orchestria

Series D in 2005
Orchestria is a prominent provider of information protection and control solutions, dedicated to helping organizations safeguard their critical data. The company offers software and support designed to protect and manage information across various storage and usage contexts. By addressing a wide range of risks associated with data management, Orchestria enables organizations to minimize operational burdens linked to risk detection and remediation. The company's services focus on preventing data loss, ensuring compliance with messaging regulations, and enforcing information classification and control, thereby enhancing overall data security for its clients.

The FeedRoom

Series D in 2004
The FeedRoom is a leading provider of online video communications, specializing in live video and digital asset management. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including broadband video distribution, encoding, management, and delivery, as well as performance reporting and video application design. It caters to a diverse clientele, including corporations, media and publishing organizations, and government agencies, delivering flexible solutions that enhance business and marketing communications. Renowned organizations such as Autodesk, Boeing, and The Pentagon utilize The FeedRoom's expertise to engage audiences, build brands, and manage digital media assets effectively. With a strong emphasis on customer service, The FeedRoom remains at the forefront of the video technology landscape, helping clients monetize content and optimize their communications strategies.

The FeedRoom

Series C in 2002
The FeedRoom is a leading provider of online video communications, specializing in live video and digital asset management. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including broadband video distribution, encoding, management, and delivery, as well as performance reporting and video application design. It caters to a diverse clientele, including corporations, media and publishing organizations, and government agencies, delivering flexible solutions that enhance business and marketing communications. Renowned organizations such as Autodesk, Boeing, and The Pentagon utilize The FeedRoom's expertise to engage audiences, build brands, and manage digital media assets effectively. With a strong emphasis on customer service, The FeedRoom remains at the forefront of the video technology landscape, helping clients monetize content and optimize their communications strategies.

Burly Bear Network

Series C in 2001
Burly Bear Network specializes in media and marketing services tailored to the college audience. It operates a leading cable television network, reaching over 5 million students across 570 universities nationwide, along with an online platform at burlybear.com. The company offers tours, live events, and on-campus presence for students and sponsors. Burly Bear produces original entertainment content and is managed by industry veterans including Lorne Michaels' Broadway Video and former NFL/MTV marketing chief Howard Handler.

The FeedRoom

Series B in 2000
The FeedRoom is a leading provider of online video communications, specializing in live video and digital asset management. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including broadband video distribution, encoding, management, and delivery, as well as performance reporting and video application design. It caters to a diverse clientele, including corporations, media and publishing organizations, and government agencies, delivering flexible solutions that enhance business and marketing communications. Renowned organizations such as Autodesk, Boeing, and The Pentagon utilize The FeedRoom's expertise to engage audiences, build brands, and manage digital media assets effectively. With a strong emphasis on customer service, The FeedRoom remains at the forefront of the video technology landscape, helping clients monetize content and optimize their communications strategies.

Quixi

Series A in 2000
Quixi is a personal bandwidth company that enhances the personal bandwidth levels of its subscribers through innovative services. In addition to its core offerings, Quixi has developed a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform designed to streamline the management of customer data. This platform features a user-friendly phone-based service that includes live sales support representatives who assist in capturing, updating, and retrieving CRM information. The data collected is seamlessly integrated into clients' existing CRM systems, allowing businesses to maximize the value of their CRM investments and improve overall efficiency.

Urban Box Office Network

Series B in 2000
UBO is a next generation media company that provides a unique on and off-line cultural and commercial platform for the Urban Mindset. UBO defines the Urban Mindset as a global community that shares common interests in music, arts, sports, and fashion and establishes trends for the emerging worldwide market. UBO aggregates this community by providing a network of vertical properties for the creation and distribution of cutting-edge music, animation, information, sports, events, live-action series, as well as direct access to urban cultural icons and celebrities. UBO aims to be the leading destination for both producers and consumers of the Urban Mindset.

The FeedRoom

Series A in 2000
The FeedRoom is a leading provider of online video communications, specializing in live video and digital asset management. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including broadband video distribution, encoding, management, and delivery, as well as performance reporting and video application design. It caters to a diverse clientele, including corporations, media and publishing organizations, and government agencies, delivering flexible solutions that enhance business and marketing communications. Renowned organizations such as Autodesk, Boeing, and The Pentagon utilize The FeedRoom's expertise to engage audiences, build brands, and manage digital media assets effectively. With a strong emphasis on customer service, The FeedRoom remains at the forefront of the video technology landscape, helping clients monetize content and optimize their communications strategies.
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