PivotNorth Capital

PivotNorth Capital is a venture capital firm based in Atherton, California, founded in 2011 by Tim Connors. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, primarily focusing on consumer goods and technology sectors. It manages two funds, targeting investments in seed and Series A rounds, with typical investment amounts ranging from $0.1 million to $3 million. PivotNorth Capital aims to support companies across various sectors, including software, housing, banking, transportation, food, internet access, education, health, climate, and well-being. As a Registered Investment Adviser, PivotNorth Capital is dedicated to identifying and nurturing innovative startups that have the potential to make a significant impact in their respective industries.

Timothy Connors

Founder and Managing Partner

Hannah Dopico

Principal

60 past transactions

Cass AI

Seed Round in 2022
Cass is a vertical generative AI startup providing 99% automated coaching to 30,000,000 covered lives. Cass coaching chats have been proven to be effective in 13 published peer reviewed papers. Benefits plans and payers purchase Cass as a SaaS product to give their members free access. Cass is highly scalable and can drive engagement with hundreds of thousands of members within months. Made ChatGPT safe for our 39 enterprise customers. Our medical ethical board published a paper on quality and ethical standards for generative AI in the enterprise setting.

Groflo

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Groflo operates a discovery platform that facilitates the recognition and support of sustainable brands online. By providing customers with scores for hundreds of companies, the platform allows users to shop with brands that align with their values. This approach empowers consumers to make responsible buying decisions, ultimately contributing to a positive impact on society and the environment. Groflo aims to simplify the process of discovering ethical products, helping shoppers elevate their purchasing habits in a manner that supports sustainability.

FastAF

Series A in 2021
Developer of an online marketplace intended to deliver essential products. The company's portal offers quick delivery of necessary products from multiple brands, enabling customers to buy from national, international, and regional brands across diverse categories and avail of same-day delivery.

Ombre

Seed Round in 2021
Thryve, Inc. specializes in microbiome testing and personalized probiotics aimed at enhancing immunity and gastrointestinal health. Founded in 2016 and based in Sunnyvale, California, the company offers a subscription-based testing kit that analyzes gut bacteria to provide tailored dietary and lifestyle recommendations. Users receive comprehensive reports detailing the types of microbes present in their bodies, along with insights on their microbiome diversity and overall gut wellness. Thryve's platform not only supports individual users in understanding their microbiomes but also facilitates collaboration among citizen scientists, researchers, and pharmaceutical companies to deepen knowledge of microbiome health. The company's services cater to customers in the United States, focusing on actionable insights that help in the prevention of chronic diseases such as obesity, cystic fibrosis, and Alzheimer's.

Viakoo

Series A in 2021
Viakoo, Inc. offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) application that provides advisories about problems in video network infrastructure. Its products include Viakoo Preemptive, Viakoo Predictive, and Viakoo Predictive OP, which enables users to discover, map, and instrument their video network; and provides performance trending information of video surveillance infrastructure, the dashboard status, bulletins, summary reports, real-time detection, remote alerting, and a troubleshooting database. The company also provides customer support and diagnostics, troubleshooting assistance, and professional services. Viakoo, Inc. was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Mountain View, California.

Ecomedes

Seed Round in 2021
Ecomedes Inc. is a procurement platform designed for the real estate, design, and construction industries, facilitating connections between buyers and suppliers. Incorporated in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Fort Myers, Florida, Ecomedes offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that assists manufacturers, designers, builders, and building owners in achieving their sustainability goals. The platform simplifies the processes of collecting, maintaining, discovering, comparing, documenting, and analyzing the performance of commercial building products. It provides a comprehensive catalog of digital products, integrated with numerous product and building certifications, enabling project teams to evaluate and select materials efficiently. Ecomedes was co-founded by Kathleen Egan, Paul Shahriari, Brian Rowe, Hung Vo, and Michael Shahriari.

Ecomedes

Seed Round in 2021
Ecomedes Inc. is a procurement platform designed for the real estate, design, and construction industries, facilitating connections between buyers and suppliers. Incorporated in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Fort Myers, Florida, Ecomedes offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that assists manufacturers, designers, builders, and building owners in achieving their sustainability goals. The platform simplifies the processes of collecting, maintaining, discovering, comparing, documenting, and analyzing the performance of commercial building products. It provides a comprehensive catalog of digital products, integrated with numerous product and building certifications, enabling project teams to evaluate and select materials efficiently. Ecomedes was co-founded by Kathleen Egan, Paul Shahriari, Brian Rowe, Hung Vo, and Michael Shahriari.

Ecomedes

Seed Round in 2020
Ecomedes Inc. is a procurement platform designed for the real estate, design, and construction industries, facilitating connections between buyers and suppliers. Incorporated in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Fort Myers, Florida, Ecomedes offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that assists manufacturers, designers, builders, and building owners in achieving their sustainability goals. The platform simplifies the processes of collecting, maintaining, discovering, comparing, documenting, and analyzing the performance of commercial building products. It provides a comprehensive catalog of digital products, integrated with numerous product and building certifications, enabling project teams to evaluate and select materials efficiently. Ecomedes was co-founded by Kathleen Egan, Paul Shahriari, Brian Rowe, Hung Vo, and Michael Shahriari.

Getlabs

Seed Round in 2020
Getlabs, Inc. is a digital health company based in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2018. The company has developed a platform that simplifies the process of scheduling home lab appointments, enabling medical professionals to visit patients for diagnostic tests. This approach alleviates the stress of traditional lab visits by eliminating the need for patients to wait in clinical settings. Getlabs facilitates the collection of samples, which are then delivered to laboratories for processing, thus enhancing the efficiency of healthcare delivery. By focusing on improving the patient experience, the company aims to create a seamless connection between virtual and in-person care. Its mission is to make lab testing convenient and comfortable for patients, while also supporting healthcare providers and laboratories in achieving better outcomes and timely diagnoses.

Loved

Seed Round in 2020
Loved is an investing service that starts kids investing early with commission-free, custodial accounts for anyone under-18. With Loved, you can open a custodial account for anyone under-18. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, relative or just a friend, Loved empowers you to give a child a start towards their financial independence. You can get started in two minutes, building a portfolio of stocks and thematic investments, investing as little as $5 at a time. When you're ready, setup a Smart Goal and invest automatically to achieve something important in their future, whether it's college, a first car or a little travel fund to explore the world. Loved is an SEC registered investment advisor based in New York City. Loved is available from Apple's App Store and at www.loved.com.

Hifive

Seed Round in 2020
Hifive, operating under the name CoSell, Inc., specializes in a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform designed to assist B2B companies in identifying customer overlaps with their partners. Established in 2020 and based in Austin, Texas, the platform facilitates a collaboration network that uncovers strategic partnerships, enabling users to expand their customer reach effectively. By streamlining the process of account mapping, Hifive's technology integrates with existing customer relationship management systems to enhance operational efficiency. This capability allows businesses, particularly startups, to accelerate revenue growth by revealing valuable insights within customer data.

Kyndi

Series B in 2019
Kyndi, Inc. is an artificial intelligence company that specializes in developing an explainable AI platform tailored for government, financial services, and healthcare sectors. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with an additional office in Washington, D.C., Kyndi focuses on providing auditable AI systems that address the need for transparency in decision-making processes. The Kyndi AI Platform leverages machine learning to enhance business regulation and supports critical functions such as strategy, compliance, and research operations. By enabling organizations to avoid 'black box' machine learning, Kyndi empowers clients to gain insights from complex data, facilitating informed and decisive actions in a rapidly changing environment.

Loved

Seed Round in 2019
Loved is an investing service that starts kids investing early with commission-free, custodial accounts for anyone under-18. With Loved, you can open a custodial account for anyone under-18. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, relative or just a friend, Loved empowers you to give a child a start towards their financial independence. You can get started in two minutes, building a portfolio of stocks and thematic investments, investing as little as $5 at a time. When you're ready, setup a Smart Goal and invest automatically to achieve something important in their future, whether it's college, a first car or a little travel fund to explore the world. Loved is an SEC registered investment advisor based in New York City. Loved is available from Apple's App Store and at www.loved.com.

SunBasket

Series E in 2019
Sun Basket, Inc. is an online retailer that specializes in delivering organic ingredients and meal recipes directly to customers. The company offers a variety of meal plans, including gluten-free, paleo, and vegetarian options, allowing customers to select meals tailored to their dietary preferences each week. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, California, with a distribution center in New Jersey, Sun Basket sources its ingredients from over 135 farms, ranches, and fisheries. The company emphasizes the use of organic and non-GMO produce, as well as antibiotic and hormone-free meats, ensuring adherence to sustainability standards set by the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Sun Basket has experienced significant growth, expanding its workforce and sales rapidly in recent years.

Darkstore

Series A in 2019
Darkstore is an accessible same-day delivery option on every website that enables access to better products to make both people’s lives and the world a better place. All of their fulfillment locations support on-demand, same-day, and 2-day deliveries. Orders are automatically routed to the fulfillment location that provides the lowest rate for the delivery. Darkstore is located in the United States and it was founded in 2016.

Ecomedes

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Ecomedes Inc. is a procurement platform designed for the real estate, design, and construction industries, facilitating connections between buyers and suppliers. Incorporated in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Fort Myers, Florida, Ecomedes offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that assists manufacturers, designers, builders, and building owners in achieving their sustainability goals. The platform simplifies the processes of collecting, maintaining, discovering, comparing, documenting, and analyzing the performance of commercial building products. It provides a comprehensive catalog of digital products, integrated with numerous product and building certifications, enabling project teams to evaluate and select materials efficiently. Ecomedes was co-founded by Kathleen Egan, Paul Shahriari, Brian Rowe, Hung Vo, and Michael Shahriari.

Wonolo

Series C in 2018
Wonolo Inc. is an on-demand staffing platform that connects businesses with temporary workers to meet their immediate labor needs. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with a second location in Nashville, Wonolo enables job seekers to find flexible hourly or daily jobs in various sectors, including warehouse operations, delivery, merchandising, event staffing, and administrative roles. The platform pre-screens workers to ensure quality and efficiency, thereby streamlining the job-matching process. By providing companies access to vetted talent quickly, Wonolo helps organizations manage unpredictable labor demands while offering individuals opportunities to earn extra income and gain new skills. The service is currently available in several major regions, including Northern California, Southern California, New York/New Jersey/Pennsylvania, Chicago, Dallas, Nashville, Atlanta, and Phoenix.

Deliv

Series C in 2018
Deliv, Inc. is a crowdsourced, same-day delivery service based in Menlo Park, California, that focuses on enhancing the shopping experience for customers of omnichannel retailers. Founded in 2012, the company allows retailers to integrate a same-day delivery option directly into their online shopping platforms, enabling customers to receive their purchases quickly from local brick-and-mortar stores. This model not only improves delivery speed and convenience but also allows retailers to utilize their physical locations as local distribution centers. Deliv has partnered with nearly 100 national and regional retailers, as well as major mall operators managing approximately 800 malls across the United States. The platform employs a network of highly rated crowdsourced drivers, ensuring quality service through customer feedback and smart routing technology. Currently, Deliv is expanding its services across various geographies, solidifying its position as a competitive alternative to traditional eCommerce giants.

Upwave

Series B in 2018
Upwave (formerly Survata) is a marketing analytics company providing brand marketing measurement technology to the world's leading brands, agencies, and publishers. Upwave was launched in Y Combinator, and is backed by leading Silicon Valley venture capital investors including Uncork Capital, PivotNorth Capital, Conductive Ventures, Ridge Ventures and Bloomberg Beta. The company is based in San Francisco and New York.

Ombre

Seed Round in 2018
Thryve, Inc. specializes in microbiome testing and personalized probiotics aimed at enhancing immunity and gastrointestinal health. Founded in 2016 and based in Sunnyvale, California, the company offers a subscription-based testing kit that analyzes gut bacteria to provide tailored dietary and lifestyle recommendations. Users receive comprehensive reports detailing the types of microbes present in their bodies, along with insights on their microbiome diversity and overall gut wellness. Thryve's platform not only supports individual users in understanding their microbiomes but also facilitates collaboration among citizen scientists, researchers, and pharmaceutical companies to deepen knowledge of microbiome health. The company's services cater to customers in the United States, focusing on actionable insights that help in the prevention of chronic diseases such as obesity, cystic fibrosis, and Alzheimer's.

Wonolo

Series B in 2018
Wonolo Inc. is an on-demand staffing platform that connects businesses with temporary workers to meet their immediate labor needs. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with a second location in Nashville, Wonolo enables job seekers to find flexible hourly or daily jobs in various sectors, including warehouse operations, delivery, merchandising, event staffing, and administrative roles. The platform pre-screens workers to ensure quality and efficiency, thereby streamlining the job-matching process. By providing companies access to vetted talent quickly, Wonolo helps organizations manage unpredictable labor demands while offering individuals opportunities to earn extra income and gain new skills. The service is currently available in several major regions, including Northern California, Southern California, New York/New Jersey/Pennsylvania, Chicago, Dallas, Nashville, Atlanta, and Phoenix.

nimble

Venture Round in 2018
Developer of personal technology products designed to reduce the amount of e-waste and plastic ending up in landfills. The company's products include portable chargers, wireless chargers, and other related gadget accessories that are made from plant-based bioplastics, organic hemp, and recycled plastic bottles, enabling customers to receive plastic-free packaging and environment-friendly electronic products.

Thatch

Seed Round in 2018
Thatch is building a home for travel creatives by giving them a space to create and share experiences based content, build a brand, and monetize their knowledge and expertise.

FILLD

Series A in 2017
Filld is a developer of an on-demand fuel delivery platform designed to deliver gas to car anytime and anywhere. The company's platform helps to fill the car's gas tank while the users are at their work, home, or at the gym, enabling them to save time by not stopping at the gas station for last-mile mobile fueling.

Kyndi

Venture Round in 2017
Kyndi, Inc. is an artificial intelligence company that specializes in developing an explainable AI platform tailored for government, financial services, and healthcare sectors. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with an additional office in Washington, D.C., Kyndi focuses on providing auditable AI systems that address the need for transparency in decision-making processes. The Kyndi AI Platform leverages machine learning to enhance business regulation and supports critical functions such as strategy, compliance, and research operations. By enabling organizations to avoid 'black box' machine learning, Kyndi empowers clients to gain insights from complex data, facilitating informed and decisive actions in a rapidly changing environment.

Darkstore

Seed Round in 2017
Darkstore is an accessible same-day delivery option on every website that enables access to better products to make both people’s lives and the world a better place. All of their fulfillment locations support on-demand, same-day, and 2-day deliveries. Orders are automatically routed to the fulfillment location that provides the lowest rate for the delivery. Darkstore is located in the United States and it was founded in 2016.

Paradata

Series A in 2017
Paradata is a big data artificial intelligence platform that specializes in supply chain management solutions. Since its inception in 2013, the company has developed a system that classifies and fingerprints millions of electronic parts and their prices using a neural network and Spark pipeline. By providing trusted and verified data, Paradata enables customers across various industries to make informed decisions that lead to reduced costs, risks, and lead times while enhancing compliance. Its machine learning engine optimizes product design and manufacturing by offering current and verifiable component data tailored to specific product needs. This focus on transparency in global supply chains positions Paradata as a disruptive player in a substantial market, leading to rapid growth and recognition, including the Gartner Cool Vendor award in 2016.

Ombre

Seed Round in 2017
Thryve, Inc. specializes in microbiome testing and personalized probiotics aimed at enhancing immunity and gastrointestinal health. Founded in 2016 and based in Sunnyvale, California, the company offers a subscription-based testing kit that analyzes gut bacteria to provide tailored dietary and lifestyle recommendations. Users receive comprehensive reports detailing the types of microbes present in their bodies, along with insights on their microbiome diversity and overall gut wellness. Thryve's platform not only supports individual users in understanding their microbiomes but also facilitates collaboration among citizen scientists, researchers, and pharmaceutical companies to deepen knowledge of microbiome health. The company's services cater to customers in the United States, focusing on actionable insights that help in the prevention of chronic diseases such as obesity, cystic fibrosis, and Alzheimer's.

SunBasket

Series C in 2017
Sun Basket, Inc. is an online retailer that specializes in delivering organic ingredients and meal recipes directly to customers. The company offers a variety of meal plans, including gluten-free, paleo, and vegetarian options, allowing customers to select meals tailored to their dietary preferences each week. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, California, with a distribution center in New Jersey, Sun Basket sources its ingredients from over 135 farms, ranches, and fisheries. The company emphasizes the use of organic and non-GMO produce, as well as antibiotic and hormone-free meats, ensuring adherence to sustainability standards set by the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Sun Basket has experienced significant growth, expanding its workforce and sales rapidly in recent years.

Jiseki

Seed Round in 2016
Jiseki is built on the belief that families and communities need and deserve a safety net, and to have peace of mind when things go wrong. We provide access and delivery of key advice, help, products and services through highly scalable SMS technology, powered by a combination of professionals and AI, and sold as a portable life benefit package. Text #help to 543210, to discover Jiseki services.

SunBasket

Series B in 2016
Sun Basket, Inc. is an online retailer that specializes in delivering organic ingredients and meal recipes directly to customers. The company offers a variety of meal plans, including gluten-free, paleo, and vegetarian options, allowing customers to select meals tailored to their dietary preferences each week. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, California, with a distribution center in New Jersey, Sun Basket sources its ingredients from over 135 farms, ranches, and fisheries. The company emphasizes the use of organic and non-GMO produce, as well as antibiotic and hormone-free meats, ensuring adherence to sustainability standards set by the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Sun Basket has experienced significant growth, expanding its workforce and sales rapidly in recent years.

Kyndi

Venture Round in 2016
Kyndi, Inc. is an artificial intelligence company that specializes in developing an explainable AI platform tailored for government, financial services, and healthcare sectors. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with an additional office in Washington, D.C., Kyndi focuses on providing auditable AI systems that address the need for transparency in decision-making processes. The Kyndi AI Platform leverages machine learning to enhance business regulation and supports critical functions such as strategy, compliance, and research operations. By enabling organizations to avoid 'black box' machine learning, Kyndi empowers clients to gain insights from complex data, facilitating informed and decisive actions in a rapidly changing environment.

Chime

Series A in 2016
Chime is a fintech company established in 2013 by Chris Britt and Ryan King, aimed at providing a modern approach to banking that empowers its members to manage their finances effectively. The company offers a suite of services, including a Chime debit card, Spending Account, and Savings Account, all accessible through a user-friendly mobile app available on both iPhone and Android devices. Chime focuses on helping its members avoid bank fees, save money automatically, and enhance their financial well-being. Key features of the platform include fee-free overdrafts, early access to paychecks, and tools designed to improve credit scores, all of which promote greater financial control and flexibility. Chime has gained recognition for its innovative solutions in the personal finance space, positioning itself as a leader in digital banking.

SunBasket

Series A in 2016
Sun Basket, Inc. is an online retailer that specializes in delivering organic ingredients and meal recipes directly to customers. The company offers a variety of meal plans, including gluten-free, paleo, and vegetarian options, allowing customers to select meals tailored to their dietary preferences each week. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, California, with a distribution center in New Jersey, Sun Basket sources its ingredients from over 135 farms, ranches, and fisheries. The company emphasizes the use of organic and non-GMO produce, as well as antibiotic and hormone-free meats, ensuring adherence to sustainability standards set by the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Sun Basket has experienced significant growth, expanding its workforce and sales rapidly in recent years.

WhoKnows

Seed Round in 2016
WhoKnows is the first omni-channel lead gen platform driven by AI and specifically optimized for startups. We have a unique combination of data (over 370M AI-enriched profiles) and lead gen services (email marketing, paid ads, SEO, telemarketing, etc) that allows startups to experiment rapidly in order to build and scale their specific growth engine. The best part is that after an initial discovery period, our pricing is based on performance, so you only pay for the leads that are generated and can fix your acquisition costs.

Deliv

Series B in 2016
Deliv, Inc. is a crowdsourced, same-day delivery service based in Menlo Park, California, that focuses on enhancing the shopping experience for customers of omnichannel retailers. Founded in 2012, the company allows retailers to integrate a same-day delivery option directly into their online shopping platforms, enabling customers to receive their purchases quickly from local brick-and-mortar stores. This model not only improves delivery speed and convenience but also allows retailers to utilize their physical locations as local distribution centers. Deliv has partnered with nearly 100 national and regional retailers, as well as major mall operators managing approximately 800 malls across the United States. The platform employs a network of highly rated crowdsourced drivers, ensuring quality service through customer feedback and smart routing technology. Currently, Deliv is expanding its services across various geographies, solidifying its position as a competitive alternative to traditional eCommerce giants.

Wonolo

Series A in 2016
Wonolo Inc. is an on-demand staffing platform that connects businesses with temporary workers to meet their immediate labor needs. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with a second location in Nashville, Wonolo enables job seekers to find flexible hourly or daily jobs in various sectors, including warehouse operations, delivery, merchandising, event staffing, and administrative roles. The platform pre-screens workers to ensure quality and efficiency, thereby streamlining the job-matching process. By providing companies access to vetted talent quickly, Wonolo helps organizations manage unpredictable labor demands while offering individuals opportunities to earn extra income and gain new skills. The service is currently available in several major regions, including Northern California, Southern California, New York/New Jersey/Pennsylvania, Chicago, Dallas, Nashville, Atlanta, and Phoenix.

SunBasket

Venture Round in 2015
Sun Basket, Inc. is an online retailer that specializes in delivering organic ingredients and meal recipes directly to customers. The company offers a variety of meal plans, including gluten-free, paleo, and vegetarian options, allowing customers to select meals tailored to their dietary preferences each week. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, California, with a distribution center in New Jersey, Sun Basket sources its ingredients from over 135 farms, ranches, and fisheries. The company emphasizes the use of organic and non-GMO produce, as well as antibiotic and hormone-free meats, ensuring adherence to sustainability standards set by the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Sun Basket has experienced significant growth, expanding its workforce and sales rapidly in recent years.

OpsPanda

Seed Round in 2015
OpsPanda, Inc. offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution designed to assist companies in modeling, planning, reporting, and analyzing their sales resource utilization to achieve and surpass sales targets. Founded in late 2014 and based in Palo Alto, California, OpsPanda provides a collaborative platform that enables sales operations and executives to create and adjust their sales plans in response to growth challenges. Its application facilitates the definition and justification of necessary resources while also identifying the variables influencing sales team performance. By helping organizations pinpoint gaps, opportunities, and risks related to their sales goals, OpsPanda enhances the effectiveness of sales, operations, and finance teams in resource planning. The company operates as a subsidiary of Xactly Corporation and has attracted investments from TDF Ventures, PivotNorth Capital, and a prominent private university.

Metavine

Series A in 2015
Metavine is the Cloud App Server company. We enable businesses to meet 100% of their specific application needs without compromise. Metavine does this while exceeding the standards in security, scalability, data integrity and reliability, requirements that build consumer confidence in the business Behind the Metavine Cloud App Server is a team of professionals with significant experience in creating and operationalizing enterprise applications.

Kyndi

Seed Round in 2015
Kyndi, Inc. is an artificial intelligence company that specializes in developing an explainable AI platform tailored for government, financial services, and healthcare sectors. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with an additional office in Washington, D.C., Kyndi focuses on providing auditable AI systems that address the need for transparency in decision-making processes. The Kyndi AI Platform leverages machine learning to enhance business regulation and supports critical functions such as strategy, compliance, and research operations. By enabling organizations to avoid 'black box' machine learning, Kyndi empowers clients to gain insights from complex data, facilitating informed and decisive actions in a rapidly changing environment.

Wonolo

Seed Round in 2015
Wonolo Inc. is an on-demand staffing platform that connects businesses with temporary workers to meet their immediate labor needs. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with a second location in Nashville, Wonolo enables job seekers to find flexible hourly or daily jobs in various sectors, including warehouse operations, delivery, merchandising, event staffing, and administrative roles. The platform pre-screens workers to ensure quality and efficiency, thereby streamlining the job-matching process. By providing companies access to vetted talent quickly, Wonolo helps organizations manage unpredictable labor demands while offering individuals opportunities to earn extra income and gain new skills. The service is currently available in several major regions, including Northern California, Southern California, New York/New Jersey/Pennsylvania, Chicago, Dallas, Nashville, Atlanta, and Phoenix.

Looker

Series B in 2015
Looker Data Sciences, Inc. is a company that develops a browser-based data platform focused on business intelligence and data analytics. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Santa Cruz, California, with additional offices in multiple global locations, Looker serves various industries, including ecommerce, financial technology, healthcare, media, and technology. Its platform facilitates data exploration and insights, enabling businesses to integrate data into their daily operations and decision-making processes. By providing actionable insights at critical moments, Looker helps organizations create new value streams and enhance their data-driven strategies. The company operates as a subsidiary of Google LLC, further expanding its capabilities within the Google Cloud ecosystem.

Chime

Series A in 2014
Chime is a fintech company established in 2013 by Chris Britt and Ryan King, aimed at providing a modern approach to banking that empowers its members to manage their finances effectively. The company offers a suite of services, including a Chime debit card, Spending Account, and Savings Account, all accessible through a user-friendly mobile app available on both iPhone and Android devices. Chime focuses on helping its members avoid bank fees, save money automatically, and enhance their financial well-being. Key features of the platform include fee-free overdrafts, early access to paychecks, and tools designed to improve credit scores, all of which promote greater financial control and flexibility. Chime has gained recognition for its innovative solutions in the personal finance space, positioning itself as a leader in digital banking.

OpenEd

Seed Round in 2014
OpenEd operates the largest educational resource library, offering over a million assessments, videos, and homework materials, all aligned to educational standards through machine learning. The platform employs quizzes to identify the most effective resources tailored to individual student needs, facilitating personalized learning experiences. Over 250,000 teachers utilize OpenEd to enhance their instructional methods based on formative assessments, making it a valuable tool for community education and discussion. By providing a comprehensive array of educational materials, OpenEd supports teachers in delivering targeted instruction to help students achieve mastery.

WhoKnows

Venture Round in 2013
WhoKnows is the first omni-channel lead gen platform driven by AI and specifically optimized for startups. We have a unique combination of data (over 370M AI-enriched profiles) and lead gen services (email marketing, paid ads, SEO, telemarketing, etc) that allows startups to experiment rapidly in order to build and scale their specific growth engine. The best part is that after an initial discovery period, our pricing is based on performance, so you only pay for the leads that are generated and can fix your acquisition costs.

Deliv

Series A in 2013
Deliv, Inc. is a crowdsourced, same-day delivery service based in Menlo Park, California, that focuses on enhancing the shopping experience for customers of omnichannel retailers. Founded in 2012, the company allows retailers to integrate a same-day delivery option directly into their online shopping platforms, enabling customers to receive their purchases quickly from local brick-and-mortar stores. This model not only improves delivery speed and convenience but also allows retailers to utilize their physical locations as local distribution centers. Deliv has partnered with nearly 100 national and regional retailers, as well as major mall operators managing approximately 800 malls across the United States. The platform employs a network of highly rated crowdsourced drivers, ensuring quality service through customer feedback and smart routing technology. Currently, Deliv is expanding its services across various geographies, solidifying its position as a competitive alternative to traditional eCommerce giants.

Hall

Series A in 2013
Hall (formerly CompanyLine) helps teams and companies communicate in real-time. Our all-in-one unified communications app has everything your company needs to communicate and get things done. Hall was part of **[AngelPad](http://angelpad.org) #4** in 2012.

Upwave

Seed Round in 2013
Upwave (formerly Survata) is a marketing analytics company providing brand marketing measurement technology to the world's leading brands, agencies, and publishers. Upwave was launched in Y Combinator, and is backed by leading Silicon Valley venture capital investors including Uncork Capital, PivotNorth Capital, Conductive Ventures, Ridge Ventures and Bloomberg Beta. The company is based in San Francisco and New York.

Deliv

Seed Round in 2013
Deliv, Inc. is a crowdsourced, same-day delivery service based in Menlo Park, California, that focuses on enhancing the shopping experience for customers of omnichannel retailers. Founded in 2012, the company allows retailers to integrate a same-day delivery option directly into their online shopping platforms, enabling customers to receive their purchases quickly from local brick-and-mortar stores. This model not only improves delivery speed and convenience but also allows retailers to utilize their physical locations as local distribution centers. Deliv has partnered with nearly 100 national and regional retailers, as well as major mall operators managing approximately 800 malls across the United States. The platform employs a network of highly rated crowdsourced drivers, ensuring quality service through customer feedback and smart routing technology. Currently, Deliv is expanding its services across various geographies, solidifying its position as a competitive alternative to traditional eCommerce giants.

Looker

Seed Round in 2013
Looker Data Sciences, Inc. is a company that develops a browser-based data platform focused on business intelligence and data analytics. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Santa Cruz, California, with additional offices in multiple global locations, Looker serves various industries, including ecommerce, financial technology, healthcare, media, and technology. Its platform facilitates data exploration and insights, enabling businesses to integrate data into their daily operations and decision-making processes. By providing actionable insights at critical moments, Looker helps organizations create new value streams and enhance their data-driven strategies. The company operates as a subsidiary of Google LLC, further expanding its capabilities within the Google Cloud ecosystem.

Booshaka

Seed Round in 2012
Booshaka Inc. operates a word-of-mouth marketing platform designed for the social web, providing tools that help businesses understand and engage their audiences effectively. The company's primary product, Booshaka, assists marketers in analyzing fan activity on social media, particularly Facebook, by offering insights into audience demographics, engaged fans, trending keywords, and popular content. Founded in 2010 and based in Redwood City, California, Booshaka integrates various data sources, including social media pages and email databases, to support marketing campaigns. The platform aims to enhance consumer engagement, improve customer experiences, and ultimately boost revenue for its users. In 2015, Booshaka became a subsidiary of Sprinklr Inc.

Well

Venture Round in 2012
Well helps you collect and share the things you want to do. Experience a new kind of list: beautiful, social, and fun. _Get Suggestions From Friends_ — On Well your friends suggest ideas to your lists. Planning your next road trip, picking the perfect movie or finding the best sushi in town all just got a little easier. _Get inspired & motivated_ — Explore popular lists to discover what others are doing. New places to visit, books to read, wines to try and more await you. _Relist interesting items_ — Just because you didn't think of it first, doesn't mean you don't want to do it. Relist any item to quickly copy it to one of your lists.

Romotive

Convertible Note in 2011
Romotive makes robotic platforms that harnesses the power of smartphone in order to deliver new functionalities quickly through mobile apps. Romo, our first product on the platform, is a robotic tank toy that users can customize (via hardware accessories), battle with friends, and control remotely via a live video feed. Romo is infinitely programmable through an easy drag-and-drop interface as well as expandable through downloading new mobile apps that add new behaviors.

Hall

Seed Round in 2011
Hall (formerly CompanyLine) helps teams and companies communicate in real-time. Our all-in-one unified communications app has everything your company needs to communicate and get things done. Hall was part of **[AngelPad](http://angelpad.org) #4** in 2012.

Blekko

Venture Round in 2011
Blekko is a search company founded in 2007 by Rich Skrenta and a team that includes members from Topix and Netscape's Open Directory. The company operates a web search engine and a social news platform designed to enhance the search experience by providing curated links based on user queries. Blekko allows users to filter search results according to specific categories, thereby improving the relevance and quality of the information accessed. The company has attracted investment from Baseline Ventures and two former Google employees, reflecting its innovative approach in the search engine market.

Blekko

Series C in 2010
Blekko is a search company founded in 2007 by Rich Skrenta and a team that includes members from Topix and Netscape's Open Directory. The company operates a web search engine and a social news platform designed to enhance the search experience by providing curated links based on user queries. Blekko allows users to filter search results according to specific categories, thereby improving the relevance and quality of the information accessed. The company has attracted investment from Baseline Ventures and two former Google employees, reflecting its innovative approach in the search engine market.

InboxQ

Angel Round in 2010
InboxQ is a browser extension that delivers a persistent stream of questions from Twitter directly to you. There is no better way to engage with potential customers than by using your expertise to help them solve their problems.

Readyforce

Series A in 2010
Readyforce is a professional network tailored specifically for college students, enabling them to connect with peers, mentors, and alumni while accessing career-related resources. Students can share their professional information, seek advice, participate in discussions, and discover relevant events, internships, and job opportunities. On the other hand, companies can leverage Readyforce to target top college talent across the United States. They can build engaging company profiles, post job openings, and promote events, while also facilitating communication with students based on various criteria such as school and major. Readyforce also allows companies to gather insights on brand reputation and recruitment practices, transforming traditional resumes into searchable profiles. The platform is free to join, making it a valuable resource for both students and employers in their career development and talent acquisition efforts.
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