Plug and Play Tech Center
Plug and Play Tech Center is a global accelerator and venture capital platform based in Sunnyvale, California, founded in 2006. It runs twelve industry-focused accelerator programs twice a year, connecting startups with corporate partners, investors, and universities to accelerate growth. The organization provides funding and accelerator resources, mentorship, and access to office space, data center services, recruiting, and executive-in-residence programs. It supports seed and early-stage companies across sectors including brand and retail, financial technology, health, information technology, mobility, energy and sustainability, supply chain and logistics, and the Internet of Things, with additional verticals such as travel and hospitality and food and beverage. In addition to its accelerators, Plug and Play collaborates with a broad network of venture and corporate partners to co-invest and help startups scale globally. The company maintains a global footprint with locations and programs across multiple regions, fostering a platform that connects entrepreneurs with large corporations and investors to drive innovation.
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Korr
Seed Round in 2024
Korr is an IT company based in New York City that specializes in developing an insurance management platform. This platform is designed to facilitate the creation and administration of insurance policies, utilizing a cloud-native and API-first approach. By focusing on efficient data processing, risk management, and customer relations, Korr enables its clients to streamline operations, save time, and enhance productivity in managing their insurance products.
Kahuna AI
Seed Round in 2023
Kahuna AI develops and operates an online platform that monetizes expertise. It provides and offers subscription services for experts to utilize when giving answers to user questions. Kahuna AI was founded in 2023 and is based in New York, USA.
Bedouin
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Bedouin provides contract insurance coverage for the travel nursing industry to protect against contract cancellations. Through a partnership with Bedouin, agencies can focus more on finding the perfect job placement for traveling healthcare providers instead of worrying about canceled contracts.
Bedouin was established in 2022 and is based in New York City, New York.
Korr
Seed Round in 2022
Korr is an IT company based in New York City that specializes in developing an insurance management platform. This platform is designed to facilitate the creation and administration of insurance policies, utilizing a cloud-native and API-first approach. By focusing on efficient data processing, risk management, and customer relations, Korr enables its clients to streamline operations, save time, and enhance productivity in managing their insurance products.
HIFI
Seed Round in 2021
HIFI is a next-generation payments infrastructure platform. The company powers a suite of modern payment APIs to enable businesses to move money faster on a global scale for the next chapter of the internet. Our payment rails powers businesses to move money instantly with near-zero cost to enhance cash flow, reduce inefficiencies, increase visibility, and combat fraud.
Zach Walsh and Mohamed Afifi founded the company in New York City in 2022.
Blacktag
Seed Round in 2021
Blacktag, Inc. operates a global media and entertainment platform specifically designed for Black creatives. Founded in 2019 and based in New York, the company provides a space where artists, influencers, directors, musicians, actors, and chefs can connect directly with brands and audiences. The platform combines elements of social media, allowing creators to showcase their work through user-generated and premium content. By facilitating subscriptions to this content, Blacktag aims to empower Black creators and help bridge the wealth gap in Black communities. Through its innovative approach, Blacktag not only promotes Black culture but also offers a monetization avenue for artists.
Agency
Convertible Note in 2021
Agency is a New York-based cybersecurity company that provides enterprise-level managed security and privacy for individuals and growing businesses. The firm develops cybersecurity software and services designed to deliver comprehensive protection, including active monitoring, risk management, and privacy safeguards. Its offerings target organizations facing significant threat surfaces by providing advanced security capabilities while preserving the privacy of teams and stakeholders.
ChargeAfter
Series B in 2021
ChargeAfter Ltd is a financing platform founded in 2017, headquartered in Ramat Gan, Israel, with additional offices in Sunnyvale, California, and New York, New York. The company specializes in connecting retailers with multiple lenders to provide consumers with personalized, responsible financing options at the point of sale. Its platform utilizes a data-driven decisioning engine to streamline the approval process, enabling merchants to deliver relevant financing offers based on individual credit profiles. ChargeAfter's solution allows retailers to implement financing options quickly across both online and in-store channels, enhancing customer experiences while improving conversion rates and average order value. The platform also features an easy-to-use merchant dashboard, detailed transaction reporting, and options for white-label integration, thereby supporting lenders in expanding their reach within new retail markets.
QuikReturn
Pre Seed Round in 2021
QuikReturn is a service that simplifies the process of returning online purchases for consumers in the New York City Metropolitan Area. The company addresses common challenges associated with eCommerce returns, such as the need for printing return labels and managing time constraints. Through direct integrations with partner retailers, QuikReturn allows online shoppers to schedule a courier service that picks up unwanted items from their location and returns them on their behalf. This process not only enhances convenience for consumers but also consolidates returns for retailers, which are then palletized and shipped back in bulk. This method effectively reduces shipping costs and minimizes the environmental impact of reverse logistics.
Bankuish
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Bankuish is a technology platform founded in 2020, with headquarters in New York City and Mexico City, that enables gig workers and freelancers to utilize their work history data to establish creditworthiness. The platform provides users access to a marketplace of preapproved financial offers from national banks, alongside tools designed to enhance their credit scores. By employing AI-driven methods to generate alternative credit scores, Bankuish facilitates the provision of loans, insurance, and digital payment solutions. Additionally, the company aids banks in acquiring new customers, managing risk, and fostering improved relationships with clientele. The Bankuish Score has successfully been used to de-risk thousands of individuals while maintaining a default rate significantly below industry norms.
VERO Leasing
Series A in 2021
VERO Leasing operates a cutting-edge platform designed to streamline the apartment leasing process for renters, property owners, and brokers. Founded in 2016 and based in New York City, the company offers a paperless solution that automates tenant screening by validating income, employment, assets, and rental history, as well as conducting credit and background checks. This innovative approach significantly reduces the time required to qualify applicants and generate leases, transforming traditional leasing practices into a secure and efficient experience. By leveraging financial technology, VERO Leasing aims to eliminate application fraud and enhance deal flow, enabling real estate operators to manage residential leasing operations more effectively.
Aanika Biosciences
Convertible Note in 2021
Aanika Biosciences is a biotechnology company founded in 2018 and based in Brooklyn, New York, that specializes in food security solutions for large agricultural and food enterprises. By integrating information technology and synthetic biology, the company develops innovative approaches to address various supply chain challenges. Aanika Biosciences employs customized microbial-based tags that serve as microscopic barcodes, enabling the tracking, tracing, and authentication of products throughout their supply chain journey. This technology helps businesses maintain the integrity of their supply chains, minimize losses, and gain valuable insights. Additionally, Aanika Biosciences supports companies in making informed consumption choices, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable food ecosystem.
VERO Leasing
Convertible Note in 2021
VERO Leasing operates a cutting-edge platform designed to streamline the apartment leasing process for renters, property owners, and brokers. Founded in 2016 and based in New York City, the company offers a paperless solution that automates tenant screening by validating income, employment, assets, and rental history, as well as conducting credit and background checks. This innovative approach significantly reduces the time required to qualify applicants and generate leases, transforming traditional leasing practices into a secure and efficient experience. By leveraging financial technology, VERO Leasing aims to eliminate application fraud and enhance deal flow, enabling real estate operators to manage residential leasing operations more effectively.
SoLo Funds
Series A in 2021
SoLo Funds is a financial technology company that operates a digital marketplace connecting lenders and borrowers to address emergency financial needs. Based in New York City, the platform uses technology to assess creditworthiness and facilitate small, self-selected microloans funded by individual lenders. Launched in 2018 to provide an equitable, community-driven lending alternative, SoLo aims to empower financial autonomy by expanding offerings beyond lending to include banking features, credit building, and premium member services. The marketplace has processed millions of transactions, reflecting its focus on community empowerment and accessible financing.
Mira
Seed Round in 2020
Mira, incorporated in 2019 and based in New York, operates a health delivery network aimed at providing affordable healthcare to uninsured and underinsured individuals. The company focuses on self-employed professionals, small businesses, and unions, offering access to essential healthcare services for a monthly fee of $25. With a network of 125 partner clinics and over 1,000 lab centers across the United States, Mira enables members to receive primary care and health benefits regardless of their insurance status. This innovative approach helps to bridge the gap for those who cannot afford traditional health insurance and do not qualify for Medicaid programs.
CARTO
Venture Round in 2020
Carto is a location intelligence platform that turns spatial data into actionable insights for logistics, marketing, and site optimization. The cloud-based mapping, analysis, and visualization engine enables data scientists, developers, and analysts to treat location as an active analytical dimension, solving spatial problems, optimizing business processes, and predicting outcomes. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York City, Carto operates with offices in Madrid, Seville, and Washington, DC, and serves thousands of customers worldwide, including Mastercard, Vodafone, Bain & Company, and Coca-Cola, with hundreds of thousands of users. The company is backed by leading venture investors Accel Partners, Salesforce Ventures, Earlybird Ventures, and Kibo Ventures, underscoring its position in location intelligence.
SoLo Funds
Convertible Note in 2020
SoLo Funds is a financial technology company that operates a digital marketplace connecting lenders and borrowers to address emergency financial needs. Based in New York City, the platform uses technology to assess creditworthiness and facilitate small, self-selected microloans funded by individual lenders. Launched in 2018 to provide an equitable, community-driven lending alternative, SoLo aims to empower financial autonomy by expanding offerings beyond lending to include banking features, credit building, and premium member services. The marketplace has processed millions of transactions, reflecting its focus on community empowerment and accessible financing.
Owkin
Series A in 2020
Founded in 2016, Owkin is a French-American startup that uses artificial intelligence to enhance medical research. It develops machine learning tools to understand complex biology, identify new treatments, de-risk clinical trials, and develop diagnostics. Owkin's focus is improving drug discovery processes and patient outcomes.
Concertio
Seed Round in 2020
Concertio specializes in AI-powered performance optimization tools for hardware and software markets. Its flagship product, Concertio Optimizer, monitors and learns from application interactions to optimize system settings dynamically, enhancing performance efficiency while reducing infrastructure costs.
Gatsby
Seed Round in 2020
Gatsby Digital, Inc., established in 2018 and headquartered in New York, operates a commission-free stock and options trading platform. It offers Gatsby, a user-friendly platform enabling users to trade stocks and options in companies and ETFs with as little as $10, without any fees. Gatsby rewards users with points for every trade, redeemable for gift cards. It also fosters a social network, allowing users to react to market news and leverage collective knowledge. Gatsby Digital is a subsidiary of ViewTrade Securities Inc.
BigID
Series C in 2019
BigID, Inc. is a developer of advanced security software focused on personal data protection and privacy compliance. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Tel Aviv and London, the company leverages machine learning and identity intelligence to assist enterprises in managing sensitive data at a large scale. BigID's platform facilitates the discovery and inventory of personal information across various data types while automating compliance with privacy regulations such as GDPR and CCPA. Key features include mapping data relationships, automating access rights fulfillment, and providing tools for consent management and risk assessment. By enabling organizations to protect and steward customer data effectively, BigID addresses the growing need for robust data privacy solutions amid evolving regulatory landscapes.
Esusu
Seed Round in 2019
Esusu is a financial technology platform focused on empowering tenants and enhancing property performance through innovative data solutions. Its rent reporting platform captures rental payment data and reports it to credit bureaus, enabling tenants to build their credit scores. This service benefits property owners by attracting tenants, reducing turnover, improving collections, and ultimately increasing revenue. Esusu operates across the United States, covering over 500,000 rental units in 35 states. By connecting tenant financial health with property management, Esusu aims to create a more equitable and sustainable rental ecosystem.
Concertio
Seed Round in 2019
Concertio specializes in AI-powered performance optimization tools for hardware and software markets. Its flagship product, Concertio Optimizer, monitors and learns from application interactions to optimize system settings dynamically, enhancing performance efficiency while reducing infrastructure costs.
Gatsby
Seed Round in 2019
Gatsby Digital, Inc., established in 2018 and headquartered in New York, operates a commission-free stock and options trading platform. It offers Gatsby, a user-friendly platform enabling users to trade stocks and options in companies and ETFs with as little as $10, without any fees. Gatsby rewards users with points for every trade, redeemable for gift cards. It also fosters a social network, allowing users to react to market news and leverage collective knowledge. Gatsby Digital is a subsidiary of ViewTrade Securities Inc.
ChargeAfter
Series A in 2019
ChargeAfter Ltd is a financing platform founded in 2017, headquartered in Ramat Gan, Israel, with additional offices in Sunnyvale, California, and New York, New York. The company specializes in connecting retailers with multiple lenders to provide consumers with personalized, responsible financing options at the point of sale. Its platform utilizes a data-driven decisioning engine to streamline the approval process, enabling merchants to deliver relevant financing offers based on individual credit profiles. ChargeAfter's solution allows retailers to implement financing options quickly across both online and in-store channels, enhancing customer experiences while improving conversion rates and average order value. The platform also features an easy-to-use merchant dashboard, detailed transaction reporting, and options for white-label integration, thereby supporting lenders in expanding their reach within new retail markets.
Extend
Series A in 2019
Extend Enterprises, Inc., founded in 2017 and based in New York, offers a peer-to-peer software as a service platform designed to facilitate the use of virtual credit cards. The company provides digital payment infrastructure that empowers financial institutions to deliver modern card experiences. Extend's offerings include a suite of aggregated virtual card APIs, a digital corporate card application, and a pioneering card tokenization service. This platform allows businesses to issue unique digital credit cards to employees, contractors, and freelancers, each with specific spending limits and expiration dates. By enhancing core financial processes, Extend enables organizations to streamline spend management while maintaining relationships with trusted banks.
Onfido
Series C in 2019
Onfido Limited, established in 2010 and headquartered in London, specializes in digital identity verification. The company offers a SaaS solution that uses AI-based technology to verify government-issued IDs and match them with facial biometrics, ensuring users' identities are genuine. Onfido's platform is employed in various sectors, including financial services, marketplaces, gaming, and e-commerce, for applications such as KYC, user onboarding, and fraud detection. The company operates globally with offices in major cities like San Francisco, New York, Lisbon, Paris, New Delhi, and Singapore.
Gatsby
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Gatsby Digital, Inc., established in 2018 and headquartered in New York, operates a commission-free stock and options trading platform. It offers Gatsby, a user-friendly platform enabling users to trade stocks and options in companies and ETFs with as little as $10, without any fees. Gatsby rewards users with points for every trade, redeemable for gift cards. It also fosters a social network, allowing users to react to market news and leverage collective knowledge. Gatsby Digital is a subsidiary of ViewTrade Securities Inc.
ChargeAfter
Series A in 2018
ChargeAfter Ltd is a financing platform founded in 2017, headquartered in Ramat Gan, Israel, with additional offices in Sunnyvale, California, and New York, New York. The company specializes in connecting retailers with multiple lenders to provide consumers with personalized, responsible financing options at the point of sale. Its platform utilizes a data-driven decisioning engine to streamline the approval process, enabling merchants to deliver relevant financing offers based on individual credit profiles. ChargeAfter's solution allows retailers to implement financing options quickly across both online and in-store channels, enhancing customer experiences while improving conversion rates and average order value. The platform also features an easy-to-use merchant dashboard, detailed transaction reporting, and options for white-label integration, thereby supporting lenders in expanding their reach within new retail markets.
Cargo
Series A in 2018
Cargo Systems, Inc. operates a mobile marketplace designed for selling products to passengers in transit, primarily through rideshare services. The company's platform, known as Cargo, enables passengers to order a diverse range of products, including snacks, electronics, and health and beauty items, delivered directly to them without the need for a dedicated app. Founded in 2016 by former employees of Birchbox, Cargo initially launched in New York and Boston and has since expanded its reach across 49 states. The company collaborates with rideshare drivers and brand partners to facilitate this unique in-car shopping experience, providing an opportunity for drivers to earn additional income while enhancing passenger convenience. Cargo is headquartered in New York, New York, and has received backing from various venture capital firms.
Broker Buddha
Convertible Note in 2018
Broker Buddha Inc. is an insurtech company that provides a software-as-a-solution (SaaS) platform aimed at enhancing the operational efficiency of independent insurance brokers and captive agents in the United States. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, Broker Buddha streamlines the insurance application and renewal processes through its modern technology platform. By enabling users to create applications by selecting forms from a library, adding schedules, and customizing confirmation messages, the platform simplifies complex workflows. It also allows brokers to pre-fill information, define required fields, and manage document uploads, such as loss runs and financial statements. This intuitive platform significantly reduces the time required to complete applications and obtain necessary information, transforming an often lengthy process into one that can be accomplished in days rather than weeks or months.
Naadam
Series A in 2018
Naadam Inc. is an American clothing company based in New York, founded in 2013, that specializes in affordable luxury cashmere knitwear, including sweaters, jackets, gloves, socks, and various loungewear items like blankets and robes. The company is committed to sustainability and ethical sourcing, ensuring that its cashmere products are made from organic materials without toxic chemicals. Naadam's manufacturing processes are designed to create garments that not only become softer over time but also enhance the comfort of everyday living. Additionally, the company engages in environmental initiatives, including anti-desertification programs and clean energy-powered factories, reflecting its dedication to protecting the planet. Naadam distributes its products through an online platform and retail locations, catering to a diverse customer base seeking durable and stylish cashmere apparel.
Kustomer
Series B in 2018
Founded in 2015, Kustomer develops a SaaS CRM platform for enterprise-level customer service. Its platform unifies data from multiple sources, enabling companies to deliver service through a single timeline view. It serves leading brands such as Ring and Glossier.
Extend
Seed Round in 2018
Extend Enterprises, Inc., founded in 2017 and based in New York, offers a peer-to-peer software as a service platform designed to facilitate the use of virtual credit cards. The company provides digital payment infrastructure that empowers financial institutions to deliver modern card experiences. Extend's offerings include a suite of aggregated virtual card APIs, a digital corporate card application, and a pioneering card tokenization service. This platform allows businesses to issue unique digital credit cards to employees, contractors, and freelancers, each with specific spending limits and expiration dates. By enhancing core financial processes, Extend enables organizations to streamline spend management while maintaining relationships with trusted banks.
Carbon-12 Labs
Seed Round in 2018
Carbon-12 Labs, Inc. is a New York-based company established in 2017 that specializes in cryptocurrency solutions. The company focuses on providing simplified access to the blockchain economy through API-driven on-ramps that facilitate the conversion of fiat currency into digital assets. By streamlining this process, Carbon-12 Labs aims to enhance user experience and broaden participation in the cryptocurrency market.
Blockdaemon
Seed Round in 2018
Blockdaemon facilitates blockchain deployment by offering a node management platform that supports over 30 protocols. It empowers businesses and developers to quickly launch and manage blockchain applications, with tools for exchanges, custodians, and financial institutions.
Mira
Seed Round in 2018
Mira Financial, Inc. is an online insurance brokerage founded in 2016 and based in New York, New York. The company specializes in providing affordable life insurance services, particularly for individuals with diabetes and other health conditions. Utilizing advanced technology, including machine learning and artificial intelligence, Mira's platform enables users to compare insurance quotes from various insurers and receive tailored advice on selecting suitable policies. By leveraging big data and partnering with prominent reinsurance and insurance companies, Mira aims to facilitate access to life insurance at competitive prices, ensuring that customers have the information needed to make informed decisions about their coverage.
Koyfin
Seed Round in 2018
Founded in 2016, Koyfin operates an online platform offering sophisticated investment research tools at a fraction of the cost of premium alternatives. Its platform enables financial professionals to track and analyze macro data across various asset classes, including equities, ETFs, mutual funds, fixed income, indices, currencies, commodities, and global economic data through dashboards and data visualizations.
BigID
Series A in 2018
BigID, Inc. is a developer of advanced security software focused on personal data protection and privacy compliance. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Tel Aviv and London, the company leverages machine learning and identity intelligence to assist enterprises in managing sensitive data at a large scale. BigID's platform facilitates the discovery and inventory of personal information across various data types while automating compliance with privacy regulations such as GDPR and CCPA. Key features include mapping data relationships, automating access rights fulfillment, and providing tools for consent management and risk assessment. By enabling organizations to protect and steward customer data effectively, BigID addresses the growing need for robust data privacy solutions amid evolving regulatory landscapes.
Owkin
Series A in 2018
Founded in 2016, Owkin is a French-American startup that uses artificial intelligence to enhance medical research. It develops machine learning tools to understand complex biology, identify new treatments, de-risk clinical trials, and develop diagnostics. Owkin's focus is improving drug discovery processes and patient outcomes.
Naadam
Seed Round in 2017
Naadam Inc. is an American clothing company based in New York, founded in 2013, that specializes in affordable luxury cashmere knitwear, including sweaters, jackets, gloves, socks, and various loungewear items like blankets and robes. The company is committed to sustainability and ethical sourcing, ensuring that its cashmere products are made from organic materials without toxic chemicals. Naadam's manufacturing processes are designed to create garments that not only become softer over time but also enhance the comfort of everyday living. Additionally, the company engages in environmental initiatives, including anti-desertification programs and clean energy-powered factories, reflecting its dedication to protecting the planet. Naadam distributes its products through an online platform and retail locations, catering to a diverse customer base seeking durable and stylish cashmere apparel.
Blockdaemon
Seed Round in 2017
Blockdaemon facilitates blockchain deployment by offering a node management platform that supports over 30 protocols. It empowers businesses and developers to quickly launch and manage blockchain applications, with tools for exchanges, custodians, and financial institutions.
Slice Labs
Series A in 2017
Slice Labs Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in providing on-demand insurance platforms tailored for the evolving on-demand economy. The company offers an Insurance Cloud Services (ICS) platform, which empowers insurers and technology providers to create flexible, pay-as-you-go digital insurance products that cater to the needs of users anytime and anywhere. Slice also features Slice Mind, an AI-driven tool that assists organizations in personalizing, simulating, and predicting insurance risk, enhancing decision-making in insurance offerings. Additionally, Slice operates Duuo, a digital insurance brand focused on on-demand solutions. With a presence in the United Kingdom and the European Union, as well as operations expanding into the Asia Pacific region, Slice Labs is positioned as a key player in the innovative landscape of digital insurance services.
Onfido
Series C in 2017
Onfido Limited, established in 2010 and headquartered in London, specializes in digital identity verification. The company offers a SaaS solution that uses AI-based technology to verify government-issued IDs and match them with facial biometrics, ensuring users' identities are genuine. Onfido's platform is employed in various sectors, including financial services, marketplaces, gaming, and e-commerce, for applications such as KYC, user onboarding, and fraud detection. The company operates globally with offices in major cities like San Francisco, New York, Lisbon, Paris, New Delhi, and Singapore.
AcuteIQ
Seed Round in 2017
AcuteIQ is a technology company specializing in customer acquisition solutions for action sports, financial services brands, and media companies. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Tiburon, California, with an additional office in New York City, AcuteIQ offers innovative platforms such as BROKER IQ and LENDER IQ. BROKER IQ serves loan brokers and bank loan officers by predicting potential merchants for enterprise loans, while LENDER IQ delivers pre-qualified deal flow to lenders' websites. The company is recognized for its unique technical approach, utilizing first-party audience data and predictive analytics to enhance customer conversion rates. AcuteIQ's platform is designed to identify potential customers' buying signals, allowing businesses to optimize their customer profiles effectively. With over 24 clients, including notable firms in media and financial services, AcuteIQ operates on a pay-for-performance business model that underscores its commitment to delivering measurable results.
Wellthie
Funding Round in 2017
Wellthie Inc. is an insurance technology company based in New York, founded in 2013. It specializes in providing tools for brokers and carriers to streamline the insurance distribution process for small businesses and individuals. Wellthie offers a cloud-based e-commerce platform that includes features such as medical and ancillary quotes, a broker management dashboard, scenario modeling, an online storefront, custom client proposals, and market insights. The company has created a national small group benefits marketplace, enabling brokers to enhance their small group sales and insurance carriers to optimize product distribution. By focusing on improving the insurance shopping experience, Wellthie aims to facilitate a more intuitive and efficient process for both brokers and clients.
Influential
Venture Round in 2017
Influential is an influencer marketing platform that utilizes artificial intelligence and social data to enhance brand engagement across various social media channels. The company collaborates with IBM Watson, leveraging its technology to facilitate effective talent discovery, brand safety, and creative execution. With a network of over 1 million social media influencers, Influential provides targeted marketing solutions through its Optimized Paid Media offering, which includes online and offline attribution methods such as sales lift and brand lift studies. The firm serves a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies like Walmart, McDonald’s, and Pepsi, and maintains offices in Los Angeles, New York City, and Las Vegas. Influential's platform allows brands and agencies to craft demographically and psychographically tailored campaigns, enabling seamless approval and monitoring of influencer marketing initiatives. The company has gained recognition in prominent media outlets and is a strategic partner of WME, Oracle, and major social media platforms.
BigID
Seed Round in 2017
BigID, Inc. is a developer of advanced security software focused on personal data protection and privacy compliance. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Tel Aviv and London, the company leverages machine learning and identity intelligence to assist enterprises in managing sensitive data at a large scale. BigID's platform facilitates the discovery and inventory of personal information across various data types while automating compliance with privacy regulations such as GDPR and CCPA. Key features include mapping data relationships, automating access rights fulfillment, and providing tools for consent management and risk assessment. By enabling organizations to protect and steward customer data effectively, BigID addresses the growing need for robust data privacy solutions amid evolving regulatory landscapes.
Dropel Fabrics
Angel Round in 2017
Dropel Fabrics specializes in designing and supplying hydrophobic textiles, offering innovative spill and stain repellent fabrics primarily made from premium cotton. Founded in 2015 and based in New York City, the company employs advanced material science and cotton processing techniques to create clothing that is both stain-proof and spill-proof, effectively combining the performance qualities of synthetic materials with the softness and breathability of natural fabrics. This approach allows customers to remain clean, dry, fresh, and comfortable in their apparel. Dropel has received recognition for its innovative contributions to the industry, including awards at notable events such as Demo China’s Silicon Valley Summit and SXSW Interactive, where it was named a finalist for World Technology.
Kustomer
Series A in 2016
Founded in 2015, Kustomer develops a SaaS CRM platform for enterprise-level customer service. Its platform unifies data from multiple sources, enabling companies to deliver service through a single timeline view. It serves leading brands such as Ring and Glossier.
Onfido
Series B in 2016
Onfido Limited, established in 2010 and headquartered in London, specializes in digital identity verification. The company offers a SaaS solution that uses AI-based technology to verify government-issued IDs and match them with facial biometrics, ensuring users' identities are genuine. Onfido's platform is employed in various sectors, including financial services, marketplaces, gaming, and e-commerce, for applications such as KYC, user onboarding, and fraud detection. The company operates globally with offices in major cities like San Francisco, New York, Lisbon, Paris, New Delhi, and Singapore.
PlusMargin
Seed Round in 2015
Founded in 2015, PlusMargin is a New York-based software company specializing in predictive marketing for e-commerce platforms. Its platform analyzes shoppers' digital behavior using machine learning and behavioral psychology to predict purchase intent, enabling merchants to offer personalized promotions and increase conversion rates.
CardFlight
Series A in 2015
CardFlight, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in mobile point of sale (POS) solutions, enabling small businesses to accept payments easily and securely. Its flagship product, SwipeSimple, is utilized by over 50,000 small businesses across the United States and is highly recommended by major merchant acquirers for its user-friendly design. CardFlight offers a suite of products including a mobile card reader that connects to devices via the headphone jack, as well as a software development kit (SDK) for developers to incorporate payment processing into their applications. The company ensures compliance with PCI Level 1 standards and supports various payment methods, including EMV and NFC contactless transactions. Founded in 2011 and based in New York, CardFlight has established itself as a leader in payment acceptance technology, catering to diverse sectors such as retail, food and beverage, and professional services. With a commitment to innovation and user experience, CardFlight continues to provide solutions that streamline payment processing for businesses.
Kustomer
Seed Round in 2015
Founded in 2015, Kustomer develops a SaaS CRM platform for enterprise-level customer service. Its platform unifies data from multiple sources, enabling companies to deliver service through a single timeline view. It serves leading brands such as Ring and Glossier.
Rank & Style
Convertible Note in 2015
Rank & Style LLC, established in 2013 and headquartered in New York, is a retail company specializing in online fashion accessories sales. It uniquely employs data-driven algorithms to provide unbiased product recommendations across fashion, beauty, and lifestyle categories, aiming to enhance consumer confidence in their purchasing decisions.
Sidewalk Labs
Convertible Note in 2014
Founded in 2015, Sidewalk Labs is a company that collaborates with cities to develop technology solutions addressing urban challenges. It aims to accelerate innovation by creating an integrated platform spanning technology, data, policy best practices, relationships, and capital.
Pijon
Seed Round in 2014
Pijon is a technology company based in New York City that specializes in enhancing connectivity among loved ones through reimagined care packages. The company offers monthly care packages known as PijonBoxes, which are delivered to college students across more than 1,400 campuses nationwide. Each PijonBox contains a curated selection of 5-6 products, including healthy snacks, personal care items, dorm essentials, and fun gifts, helping students meet their everyday needs affordably. With a growing membership base of over 10,250 members and more than 27,000 PijonBoxes sold, Pijon not only caters to the needs of students but also provides brands with a unique marketing platform to connect with the 18 to 23 age demographic as they begin to form brand affinities.
Pijon
Seed Round in 2014
Pijon is a technology company based in New York City that specializes in enhancing connectivity among loved ones through reimagined care packages. The company offers monthly care packages known as PijonBoxes, which are delivered to college students across more than 1,400 campuses nationwide. Each PijonBox contains a curated selection of 5-6 products, including healthy snacks, personal care items, dorm essentials, and fun gifts, helping students meet their everyday needs affordably. With a growing membership base of over 10,250 members and more than 27,000 PijonBoxes sold, Pijon not only caters to the needs of students but also provides brands with a unique marketing platform to connect with the 18 to 23 age demographic as they begin to form brand affinities.
Pijon
Convertible Note in 2014
Pijon is a technology company based in New York City that specializes in enhancing connectivity among loved ones through reimagined care packages. The company offers monthly care packages known as PijonBoxes, which are delivered to college students across more than 1,400 campuses nationwide. Each PijonBox contains a curated selection of 5-6 products, including healthy snacks, personal care items, dorm essentials, and fun gifts, helping students meet their everyday needs affordably. With a growing membership base of over 10,250 members and more than 27,000 PijonBoxes sold, Pijon not only caters to the needs of students but also provides brands with a unique marketing platform to connect with the 18 to 23 age demographic as they begin to form brand affinities.
CardFlight
Seed Round in 2013
CardFlight, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in mobile point of sale (POS) solutions, enabling small businesses to accept payments easily and securely. Its flagship product, SwipeSimple, is utilized by over 50,000 small businesses across the United States and is highly recommended by major merchant acquirers for its user-friendly design. CardFlight offers a suite of products including a mobile card reader that connects to devices via the headphone jack, as well as a software development kit (SDK) for developers to incorporate payment processing into their applications. The company ensures compliance with PCI Level 1 standards and supports various payment methods, including EMV and NFC contactless transactions. Founded in 2011 and based in New York, CardFlight has established itself as a leader in payment acceptance technology, catering to diverse sectors such as retail, food and beverage, and professional services. With a commitment to innovation and user experience, CardFlight continues to provide solutions that streamline payment processing for businesses.
Ngdata
Series A in 2013
NGDATA, headquartered in Ghent, Belgium, specializes in consumer intelligence management solutions. The company offers a customer data platform that integrates big data management and machine learning technologies, providing real-time insights and enabling personalized customer experiences. NGDATA serves various industries, including finance, retail, and media, with offices in Belgium, France, Singapore, and the United States.
Ngdata
Seed Round in 2012
NGDATA, headquartered in Ghent, Belgium, specializes in consumer intelligence management solutions. The company offers a customer data platform that integrates big data management and machine learning technologies, providing real-time insights and enabling personalized customer experiences. NGDATA serves various industries, including finance, retail, and media, with offices in Belgium, France, Singapore, and the United States.
Aptivio
Aptivio is a technology company that develops AI-powered software to accelerate B2B revenue growth and automate sales workflows. Its platform analyzes buyer intent to identify and prioritize opportunities, helping revenue teams focus on high-potential accounts and deliver more sales-qualified leads early in the cycle. It also provides mobility-focused software for the automotive industry, including real-time risk monitoring embedded in a cyber risk insurance trading marketplace to score leads and opportunities, detect risks in sales forecasting, and surface competitive insights from calls with recommendations to enable automated compliance and streamlined decision-making. Founded in 2009, Aptivio is based in New York.
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