Peak Opportunity Partners

Peak Opportunity Partners is a venture capital firm based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2011. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on companies in both the direct-to-consumer and business-to-business sectors. With a diverse portfolio, Peak Opportunity Partners has invested in various notable companies, including Blue Apron, WorkFusion, and ISpot.tv, among others. The firm is dedicated to identifying and supporting innovative startups that demonstrate potential for growth and market impact.

Eric Gould

Co-Founder and Co-Managing Director

12 past transactions

Recess

Series A in 2022
Recess is an experiential partnership marketing platform that facilitates brand engagement through event and venue collaborations across the United States. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Marina del Rey, California, the company provides a comprehensive online solution that allows brands and agencies to discover, execute, and measure marketing activations at large-scale events. Recess partners with universities to connect brands with college students and organizes various initiatives, including music festivals and interactive networking events, aimed at inspiring entrepreneurs and startups. Its services include turnkey item distribution and on-site activation, enabling brands to engage directly with a vast consumer base. By offering centralized contracting, payment, and logistics, Recess streamlines the partnership process, helping clients save time and achieve measurable return on investment.

MutualMarkets

Seed Round in 2021
MutualMarkets is a developer of a co-marketing platform that facilitates the creation and management of advertising partnerships for brands and content owners, including television shows, movies, and gaming titles. By leveraging artificial intelligence and workflow software, MutualMarkets streamlines the traditionally cumbersome process of forming brand alliances, which often involved extensive negotiations and manual coordination. The platform empowers users to swiftly deploy co-marketing ads, which have been shown to achieve significantly higher performance metrics compared to standard advertising creatives. Through its innovative approach, MutualMarkets enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of marketing campaigns, enabling brands to maximize their creative and media resources.

Medallia Agent Connect

Venture Round in 2019
Medallia Agent Connect is a company specializing in customer feedback solutions tailored for customer service environments. It offers two primary products: Stella Connect and Stella Pulse. Stella Connect is designed to gather feedback directly from customers regarding their interactions with service agents, enabling organizations to enhance agent engagement and improve service performance. Stella Pulse, previously known as Stella Metrics, functions as a "mystery shopping" service that evaluates customer service performance across various companies and licenses the resulting data to online merchants and aggregators. Through these offerings, Medallia Agent Connect aims to help businesses improve their customer service quality and drive better customer experiences.

Canvs AI

Series A in 2017
Canvs AI is an insights platform that specializes in analyzing open-ended text from a variety of sources, such as surveys, customer reviews, and social media. The platform employs advanced AI-powered text analysis and patented natural language algorithms to transform unstructured consumer feedback into actionable business intelligence. By providing critical insights rapidly and cost-effectively, Canvs AI helps businesses enhance their understanding of consumer behavior. Its services are utilized by leading brands, research agencies, and media and entertainment companies, facilitating quicker decision-making and improved strategic planning.

Embark

Seed Round in 2015
Embark offers dog DNA testing that ends preventable diseases in dogs. It was founded by top experts in genomics, computational biology, and software design to sell an industry-leading dog DNA test. They use a clinical-grade CLIA-certified SNP chip to provide the most accurate and comprehensive results (200,000+ genetic markers) available on the market. Their data contributes to proprietary genetics research that will help dog owners optimize nutrition, exercise, allergies, and prevent a variety of heritable conditions. Their technological advantage, intellectual capital, and research-focus enable them to push canine health toward our shared vision of preventative veterinary care.

Everything But The House

Series B in 2015
Everything But The House is an online marketplace that specializes in curated estate sales, connecting buyers to a diverse range of unique and valuable items. Founded in 2008 in Blue Ash, Ohio, the company offers a wide array of products, including antiques, art, jewelry, furniture, collectibles, and everyday household items. By providing professional photography and detailed descriptions, Everything But The House ensures that buyers can discover and purchase one-of-a-kind pieces with confidence. The platform supports both buyers and sellers, enabling families and individuals to sell their collections seamlessly. With a commitment to exceptional service and innovative technology, the company has established itself as a leader in the estate sales industry, selling over 30,000 items each month. Everything But The House continues to operate under the belief that there is always a unique treasure waiting to be found in every home.

Blue Apron

Series D in 2015
Blue Apron is a direct-to-consumer meal kit delivery service that provides fresh, seasonal ingredients and chef-designed recipes to customers across the United States. Since its founding in 2012 and headquartered in New York, the company has developed a subscription service that allows customers to select from two flexible meal plans: a 2-Serving Plan and a Family Plan. Each delivery includes pre-portioned ingredients and printed recipe cards, along with digital content featuring cooking instructions and stories about the suppliers. In addition to meal kits, Blue Apron operates an e-commerce platform, Blue Apron Market, which sells cooking tools, utensils, pantry items, and wine that can be paired with its meals. The company targets a diverse customer base, including young couples, families, singles, and empty nesters.

iSpot.tv

Series B in 2015
iSpot.tv, Inc. is a company specializing in real-time analytics for television advertising, providing insights into the effectiveness of ad campaigns across various broadcast and cable networks, as well as smart TVs. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, iSpot.tv offers a platform that allows advertisers to track ad creatives, airings, spending, and viewer impressions with a level of precision akin to digital metrics. The platform measures consumer engagement, assesses the impact of TV and streaming ads on sales, and provides actionable insights that enable advertisers to refine their media strategies and enhance creative effectiveness. iSpot.tv serves a diverse clientele, including television brands, networks, and studios, helping them to gauge the business impact of their advertising efforts in real-time.

Everything But The House

Series A in 2014
Everything But The House is an online marketplace that specializes in curated estate sales, connecting buyers to a diverse range of unique and valuable items. Founded in 2008 in Blue Ash, Ohio, the company offers a wide array of products, including antiques, art, jewelry, furniture, collectibles, and everyday household items. By providing professional photography and detailed descriptions, Everything But The House ensures that buyers can discover and purchase one-of-a-kind pieces with confidence. The platform supports both buyers and sellers, enabling families and individuals to sell their collections seamlessly. With a commitment to exceptional service and innovative technology, the company has established itself as a leader in the estate sales industry, selling over 30,000 items each month. Everything But The House continues to operate under the belief that there is always a unique treasure waiting to be found in every home.

Earnest Research

Series A in 2014
Earnest Research is a data innovation company focused on enhancing the understanding of consumer and business behavior. By collaborating with top-tier data partners, the company converts raw data into valuable insights for business and investment professionals. This transformation enables clients to pose more informed questions, ultimately leading to improved decision-making.

Blue Apron

Series B in 2013
Blue Apron is a direct-to-consumer meal kit delivery service that provides fresh, seasonal ingredients and chef-designed recipes to customers across the United States. Since its founding in 2012 and headquartered in New York, the company has developed a subscription service that allows customers to select from two flexible meal plans: a 2-Serving Plan and a Family Plan. Each delivery includes pre-portioned ingredients and printed recipe cards, along with digital content featuring cooking instructions and stories about the suppliers. In addition to meal kits, Blue Apron operates an e-commerce platform, Blue Apron Market, which sells cooking tools, utensils, pantry items, and wine that can be paired with its meals. The company targets a diverse customer base, including young couples, families, singles, and empty nesters.

WorkFusion

Series A in 2013
WorkFusion, Inc. is a provider of intelligent automation solutions that streamline operations for businesses across various industries, including banking, finance, insurance, and healthcare. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York City, the company offers a range of products such as robotic process automation (RPA) tools, smart process automation solutions, chatbots for service automation, and SmartCrowd for workforce orchestration. WorkFusion's technology leverages artificial intelligence and advanced analytics to enhance productivity and service delivery by automating diverse business processes. The company also addresses specific needs in anti-money laundering and document processing through its intelligent automation offerings. With additional offices in key global locations, WorkFusion aims to facilitate the transition to more meaningful work by integrating automation into everyday business functions.
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