Quest Venture Partners

Quest Venture Partners, established in 2008, is a Palo Alto-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments. They typically allocate between $300k to $1.5MM, with an average investment of around $500k, focusing on tech-oriented companies in North America. Their investment sectors span across financial services, consumer products and services, business products and services, and software, demonstrating a diversified approach to early-stage funding.

Maarten 't Hooft

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Takeshi Ito

General Partner

Ting Louie

General Partner

Marcus Ogawa

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Andrew Ogawa

Managing Partner

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Bedrock Materials

Seed Round in 2024
Bedrock Materials is a manufacturer specializing in sodium-ion battery materials aimed at transforming energy storage solutions. By pioneering innovative materials and production techniques, the company focuses on reducing the cost of electric vehicles through the commercialization of sodium-ion battery technology. Its electrode materials facilitate large-scale battery production, enabling manufacturers to create electric vehicles with extended ranges and reduced overall battery costs. Bedrock Materials is dedicated to advancing sustainable energy storage for a more environmentally friendly future.

DataPlor

Series A in 2024
DataPlor Inc. is a company that specializes in location intelligence by providing a platform that collects and offers business location data, market research, and data collection services. Founded in 2016 and based in Los Angeles, California, with additional offices in Mexico City and São Paulo, DataPlor indexes micro businesses in emerging markets through primary research. The platform leverages machine learning and artificial intelligence to perform real-time data verification and augmentation, allowing clients to easily customize their data collection needs. Formerly known as Chapa, Inc., the company rebranded to DataPlor in June 2019, reflecting its focus on innovative data solutions for businesses.

Switchboard Software

Series A in 2023
Switchboard Software, Inc. is a software-as-a-service company based in San Francisco, California, established in 2014. It specializes in a cloud-based data operations platform that empowers enterprises to leverage data at scale. The platform consolidates disparate data into a single, reliable source of information in real time, facilitating efficient inventory optimization and insightful analyses. It provides monitoring capabilities and customizable dashboard creation, allowing clients to generate real-time executive reports and operational insights. Organizations such as Dotdash Meredith, Target, and The Atlantic utilize Switchboard's technology to enhance customer insights and streamline revenue operations, all while maintaining control over their data processes without the complexities of daily management.

Champions Round

Series A in 2023
Champions Round, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based company that develops a gaming application focused on football and esports. Founded in 2018, the company aims to enhance the spectator experience for sports fans, particularly targeting Generation Z. Its application allows users to participate in fantasy leagues and tournaments, answer live questions, earn points, and win cash prizes. By facilitating individual participation in leagues without the need for group assembly, Champions Round lowers barriers to entry and encourages wider engagement in sports gaming. The application is available on the App Store, reflecting the company's commitment to accessible and interactive sports entertainment.

Simple HealthKit

Series A in 2023
Simple HealthKit is a healthcare technology firm focused on democratizing consumer health by providing high-quality, accessible, and affordable diagnostic services. The company caters to various sectors, including education, retail, payers, and providers. It specializes in testing for sexual wellness, respiratory health, chronic conditions, and other health concerns, allowing customers to receive necessary tests in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Through its innovative approach, Simple HealthKit aims to enhance healthcare accessibility and empower individuals to take charge of their health.

ON

Series B in 2022
ON, established in 2009 and based in San Francisco, specializes in developing mobile applications for sports fans. Its primary product is a platform that facilitates real-time communication with friends about favorite teams, along with news updates, scores, and highlights.

Femtosense

Series A in 2022
Femtosense is a technology company specializing in the development of ultra-energy-efficient neural network models aimed at facilitating large-scale neural network processing at the edge. The company's innovative models leverage nonlinear dynamics and space-time sparsity, drawing inspiration from biological neural networks, to achieve high performance-per-joule on complex processing tasks. This technology enables businesses to implement user interfaces characterized by ultra-low latency and low power consumption, while also ensuring complete user privacy.

Avium

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Avium is a metaverse platform that offers a Web3 gaming and media experience, connecting gamers, media consumers, and entrepreneurs through the use of blockchain technology and NFTs. The platform enables users to engage with animated content, comics, and esports, while also supporting creators and fostering community interactions. By leveraging blockchain, Avium provides a unique opportunity for customers to connect with their preferred games and media, as well as to own a stake in the evolving landscape of entertainment.

Graftys

Venture Round in 2022
Graftys is an early-stage company based in Aix-en-Provence, France, specializing in advanced bone biologics. The company develops synthetic bone biomaterials intended for use in reconstructive orthopedic surgery. Graftys offers a range of innovative, safe, and fully injectable calcium phosphate bone graft substitutes tailored for specific clinical applications. This focus allows the company to provide high-quality and standardized products that enhance outcomes in bone reconstructive and trauma surgery, addressing the needs of both healthcare professionals and patients.

Champions Round

Venture Round in 2022
Champions Round, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based company that develops a gaming application focused on football and esports. Founded in 2018, the company aims to enhance the spectator experience for sports fans, particularly targeting Generation Z. Its application allows users to participate in fantasy leagues and tournaments, answer live questions, earn points, and win cash prizes. By facilitating individual participation in leagues without the need for group assembly, Champions Round lowers barriers to entry and encourages wider engagement in sports gaming. The application is available on the App Store, reflecting the company's commitment to accessible and interactive sports entertainment.

Pontoro

Seed Round in 2021
Pontoro Inc. is a financial technology company established in late 2018, aimed at enhancing investor access to private market assets, particularly in the realm of infrastructure debt financing. The company is developing a patented technology solution that will create an innovative private investment platform, offering liquidity typically absent in traditional investment opportunities. By utilizing a blockchain-based platform, Pontoro facilitates the flow of infrastructure loans from large banks to institutional investors, enhancing asset liquidity and providing price transparency in the private market. With an initial focus on addressing the significant shortfall in infrastructure debt finance, Pontoro is poised to transform the landscape of private investments.

Groove

Series B in 2021
Groove Labs, Inc. is a sales engagement platform that specializes in automating non-sales activities to enhance the productivity of sales teams. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in San Diego and Bellevue, the company offers a range of solutions, including email and calendar integration, custom multi-step campaign creation, and a dialer tool designed to streamline the sales process. Groove's Salesforce-native architecture allows for accurate reporting and compliance with global privacy laws, making it suitable for enterprises. Its platform is utilized by over 50,000 sales representatives and customer success managers at major companies, helping them reclaim valuable time for relationship-building and revenue generation. Groove has consistently received high customer satisfaction ratings and has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the United States.

Car IQ

Series B in 2021
Car IQ Inc. is a technology company that develops and operates a cloud-based vehicle management platform and payment gateway, primarily serving auto dealer groups, car sharing clients, and autonomous drivers. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, Car IQ's innovative payment solution allows vehicles to initiate payments directly without the need for credit cards. By leveraging telematics and vehicle data, the platform connects vehicles to service and repair providers, streamlining transactions and enhancing security. It provides detailed vehicle insights for fleet management, enabling clients to monitor transactions and reduce the risk of fraud. Additionally, Car IQ consolidates all transactions into a single ledger, simplifying reconciliation and allowing fleets to manage their expenses more effectively.

Hidden Level

Venture Round in 2021
Hidden Level is a technology company that specializes in passive radar systems and drone detection through advanced RF spectrum signal analysis. The company focuses on providing airspace monitoring solutions, particularly for critical infrastructure, defense, and public safety sectors. Its Airspace Monitoring Service employs a network of passive sensors to detect and track various aerial vehicles, including drones, across extensive geographic areas. Designed to comply with Title 18 privacy regulations, Hidden Level's technology ensures both effective monitoring and adherence to legal standards. Additionally, the company offers a range of services, including systems engineering, data modeling and analysis, field testing, printed circuit board design, and full product life cycle management, aimed at enhancing safety and productivity for aerospace component manufacturers.

Formlogic

Series A in 2021
Formlogic is an autonomous manufacturing technology company focused on delivering precision components for the space and frontier industries. By addressing the challenges of the domestic supply chain, Formlogic enhances manufacturing capabilities, allowing both novice and expert workers to achieve high levels of precision and productivity. The company's technology enables rapid turnaround times for custom machined components, with production orders completed in weeks rather than months. Additionally, Formlogic provides real-time order status updates, improving the overall customer experience. Through its innovative approach, Formlogic aims to revolutionize the manufacturing process, ensuring close tolerances and efficient production at scale.

Iris.TV

Series B in 2021
IRIS.TV, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based company that specializes in developing a cloud-based personalized video programming system designed to enhance user engagement and increase video views across multiple devices. Founded in 2009, the company offers a suite of products that include Adaptive Stream, which allows for real-time personalized streaming tailored to specific business and editorial guidelines, and Asset IQ, which automates data structuring and asset optimization. Additionally, IRIS Vision provides business intelligence and programming management tools. By leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning, IRIS.TV automates the delivery of personalized content based on audience preferences and behaviors, thereby improving the viewing experience and operational efficiency for web, mobile, and over-the-top video distribution. The company's platform also facilitates video data connectivity for enhanced advertising outcomes and audience insights, making it a vital resource for publishers, advertisers, and content owners.

Relimetrics

Series A in 2021
Relimetrics, Inc. specializes in providing advanced imaging solutions aimed at enhancing materials reliability across various sectors. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including third-party supplier analysis for aerospace, mechanical design optimization, and materials testing for the automotive industry. Additionally, it provides structural monitoring and predictive failure analysis for civil and construction applications. In the manufacturing sector, Relimetrics delivers quality assurance testing, while in the medical field, it focuses on cancer detection and surgical optimization. The life sciences sector benefits from product efficacy testing and reduced clinical trial durations. The company employs cutting-edge computer vision and machine learning technologies to automate visual inspections, enabling businesses to detect mechanical faults and improve product quality. Incorporated in 2013, Relimetrics is headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with additional operations in Sunnyvale, California, and Berlin, Germany.

Vela

Venture Round in 2020
Vela is a United States-based company that provides a comprehensive platform designed to assist merchants in managing and growing their businesses across multiple sales channels. Through a combination of integrations, automation, and user-friendly design, Vela streamlines various operational tasks, allowing merchants to save time and focus on core activities. The platform enables users to efficiently edit listings in bulk, set up sales quickly, and enhance product images with minimal effort. By consolidating business management into a single solution, Vela aims to facilitate growth and improve overall efficiency for its clients.

Champions Round

Seed Round in 2020
Champions Round, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based company that develops a gaming application focused on football and esports. Founded in 2018, the company aims to enhance the spectator experience for sports fans, particularly targeting Generation Z. Its application allows users to participate in fantasy leagues and tournaments, answer live questions, earn points, and win cash prizes. By facilitating individual participation in leagues without the need for group assembly, Champions Round lowers barriers to entry and encourages wider engagement in sports gaming. The application is available on the App Store, reflecting the company's commitment to accessible and interactive sports entertainment.

DataPlor

Seed Round in 2020
DataPlor Inc. is a company that specializes in location intelligence by providing a platform that collects and offers business location data, market research, and data collection services. Founded in 2016 and based in Los Angeles, California, with additional offices in Mexico City and São Paulo, DataPlor indexes micro businesses in emerging markets through primary research. The platform leverages machine learning and artificial intelligence to perform real-time data verification and augmentation, allowing clients to easily customize their data collection needs. Formerly known as Chapa, Inc., the company rebranded to DataPlor in June 2019, reflecting its focus on innovative data solutions for businesses.

EMQ

Series B in 2020
EMQ Limited is a financial technology company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, with additional offices in Taiwan and China. The company focuses on developing a comprehensive financial network across Asia, primarily targeting remittance services. EMQ partners with financial institutions and strategic partners in various countries, including Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines, to facilitate and settle cross-border remittances. The company operates a settlement network designed to offer affordable, efficient, and transparent financial services, ensuring that users can conduct cross-border transactions in a streamlined and secure manner. EMQ holds licenses from relevant authorities in Hong Kong and Indonesia, which allows it to operate as a Money Service Operator and Fund Transfer Operator, respectively.

Fauna

Series A in 2020
Fauna, Inc. is a cloud-based platform that specializes in providing a NoSQL database solution designed for modern serverless applications. The company's flagship product, FaunaDB, features a distributed transactional query engine, a web-native GraphQL API, and a serverless query language (FQL), enabling developers to create applications with custom business logic efficiently. FaunaDB supports various data models, including relational, document, and graph data, and offers capabilities such as access control, data isolation, encryption security, and consistent performance metrics. The platform is designed for frictionless integration with various JavaScript frameworks and programming languages, making it adaptable for diverse development environments. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Fauna is a fully remote organization driven by a leadership team with extensive experience in the tech industry, and it serves a variety of customers, including notable innovators like Nextdoor and NVIDIA.

Groove

Series A in 2020
Groove Labs, Inc. is a sales engagement platform that specializes in automating non-sales activities to enhance the productivity of sales teams. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in San Diego and Bellevue, the company offers a range of solutions, including email and calendar integration, custom multi-step campaign creation, and a dialer tool designed to streamline the sales process. Groove's Salesforce-native architecture allows for accurate reporting and compliance with global privacy laws, making it suitable for enterprises. Its platform is utilized by over 50,000 sales representatives and customer success managers at major companies, helping them reclaim valuable time for relationship-building and revenue generation. Groove has consistently received high customer satisfaction ratings and has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the United States.

Viralspace.ai

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Viralspace, Inc. is a technology company founded in 2018 and based in Stanford, California, that specializes in developing a content performance prediction platform. This platform utilizes artificial intelligence to provide deep visual insights and performance predictions for marketing content, allowing brands to make informed, data-driven decisions. By analyzing various creative elements across digital marketing channels such as Google Ads, email, and websites, Viralspace helps marketers optimize their visual assets to enhance engagement and return on investment. The company's innovative approach integrates data into the creative process, enabling real-time optimization of advertising performance.

Hidden Level

Seed Round in 2019
Hidden Level is a technology company that specializes in passive radar systems and drone detection through advanced RF spectrum signal analysis. The company focuses on providing airspace monitoring solutions, particularly for critical infrastructure, defense, and public safety sectors. Its Airspace Monitoring Service employs a network of passive sensors to detect and track various aerial vehicles, including drones, across extensive geographic areas. Designed to comply with Title 18 privacy regulations, Hidden Level's technology ensures both effective monitoring and adherence to legal standards. Additionally, the company offers a range of services, including systems engineering, data modeling and analysis, field testing, printed circuit board design, and full product life cycle management, aimed at enhancing safety and productivity for aerospace component manufacturers.

ProGuides

Seed Round in 2019
ProGuides is an e-sports training platform based in Los Angeles, California, established in 2014. The company aims to elevate the gaming experience for enthusiasts by providing a comprehensive range of educational resources, including over 60 courses and more than 1,000 lessons. These resources are designed to teach competitive gaming concepts such as mechanics, strategy, and objective prioritization, helping users improve their skills. ProGuides collaborates with top e-sports professionals from popular games like Fortnite, League of Legends, and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive to deliver premium content and on-demand coaching. The platform enables gamers to learn from the best and connect with a community of like-minded players, fostering an environment conducive to growth and improvement in the competitive gaming landscape.

DataPlor

Seed Round in 2019
DataPlor Inc. is a company that specializes in location intelligence by providing a platform that collects and offers business location data, market research, and data collection services. Founded in 2016 and based in Los Angeles, California, with additional offices in Mexico City and São Paulo, DataPlor indexes micro businesses in emerging markets through primary research. The platform leverages machine learning and artificial intelligence to perform real-time data verification and augmentation, allowing clients to easily customize their data collection needs. Formerly known as Chapa, Inc., the company rebranded to DataPlor in June 2019, reflecting its focus on innovative data solutions for businesses.

Gigacover

Seed Round in 2019
Gigacover is an insurance solutions provider that focuses on delivering digital affinity programs to businesses. The company specializes in program design, worker assistance, portfolio analytics, and advanced claims payout, aiming to manage risk and enhance value within the insurance ecosystem. By leveraging innovative technology and customer insights, Gigacover facilitates efficient distribution into emerging customer segments, allowing clients to access flexible insurance products at affordable rates. Their approach is designed to unlock the future value of insurance, making it more accessible and tailored to the needs of modern businesses.

Car IQ

Series A in 2019
Car IQ Inc. is a technology company that develops and operates a cloud-based vehicle management platform and payment gateway, primarily serving auto dealer groups, car sharing clients, and autonomous drivers. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, Car IQ's innovative payment solution allows vehicles to initiate payments directly without the need for credit cards. By leveraging telematics and vehicle data, the platform connects vehicles to service and repair providers, streamlining transactions and enhancing security. It provides detailed vehicle insights for fleet management, enabling clients to monitor transactions and reduce the risk of fraud. Additionally, Car IQ consolidates all transactions into a single ledger, simplifying reconciliation and allowing fleets to manage their expenses more effectively.

The Flex

Seed Round in 2018
The Flex Company, established in 2015 and headquartered in Venice, California, specializes in the development, manufacturing, and sale of single-use menstrual devices. Its product portfolio includes the Flex Cup, a disposable and disc-shaped device that temporarily blocks menstrual blood flow, and the Flex Disc, a one-time use period product with a 12-hour wear duration. The company's products are sold online and through retailers in the United States and Canada, with a presence in over 25,000 retail locations nationwide.

DataPlor

Pre Seed Round in 2018
DataPlor Inc. is a company that specializes in location intelligence by providing a platform that collects and offers business location data, market research, and data collection services. Founded in 2016 and based in Los Angeles, California, with additional offices in Mexico City and São Paulo, DataPlor indexes micro businesses in emerging markets through primary research. The platform leverages machine learning and artificial intelligence to perform real-time data verification and augmentation, allowing clients to easily customize their data collection needs. Formerly known as Chapa, Inc., the company rebranded to DataPlor in June 2019, reflecting its focus on innovative data solutions for businesses.

ProGuides

Pre Seed Round in 2018
ProGuides is an e-sports training platform based in Los Angeles, California, established in 2014. The company aims to elevate the gaming experience for enthusiasts by providing a comprehensive range of educational resources, including over 60 courses and more than 1,000 lessons. These resources are designed to teach competitive gaming concepts such as mechanics, strategy, and objective prioritization, helping users improve their skills. ProGuides collaborates with top e-sports professionals from popular games like Fortnite, League of Legends, and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive to deliver premium content and on-demand coaching. The platform enables gamers to learn from the best and connect with a community of like-minded players, fostering an environment conducive to growth and improvement in the competitive gaming landscape.

ON

Seed Round in 2018
ON, established in 2009 and based in San Francisco, specializes in developing mobile applications for sports fans. Its primary product is a platform that facilitates real-time communication with friends about favorite teams, along with news updates, scores, and highlights.

Coffee Meets Bagel

Series B in 2018
Coffee Meets Bagel, Inc. is a dating service founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company offers a curated online dating platform that emphasizes meaningful connections and prioritizes the preferences of women in the dating process. By allowing women to choose which men can initiate conversations, Coffee Meets Bagel aims to create a more respectful and engaging dating environment. The platform has facilitated over one million dates and numerous lasting relationships, addressing the challenges of traditional mobile dating, which often leads to superficial interactions. By focusing on a differentiated service for both men and women, the company seeks to inspire singles, particularly women, to feel positive about their dating experiences and to invest their time in more serious and committed relationships.

Amaze Software

Debt Financing in 2017
Amaze Software is a platform designed to assist creators, influencers, and makers in transforming their ideas into marketable products without the complications of traditional commerce. The company offers a no-code design software tool that facilitates product design and social commerce integrations, enabling users to monetize their brands effectively. By minimizing download friction, Amaze Software allows for the creation of engaging mobile, tablet, and website experiences that can be accessed instantly through advertisements, social media, or email campaigns. This approach empowers brands to optimize their advertising efforts and strengthen their connections with consumers, allowing creators to concentrate on their passions while streamlining the sales process.

Upbeat

Venture Round in 2017
Upbeat is a cloud-based public relations company that specializes in connecting businesses with journalists and media outlets through innovative software and data analysis. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, Upbeat offers a range of services designed to enhance media outreach campaigns, including customer dashboards, account management workflows, email campaign management, and a comprehensive journalist database. The company also provides media monitoring and analytical tools to track the effectiveness of outreach efforts. Catering to various industries such as education, real estate, trucking, pharmaceuticals, and human resources, Upbeat combines the expertise of software engineers and PR professionals to modernize traditional public relations practices, transforming story ideas into compelling narratives and ensuring effective communication between clients and the media.

Homma

Venture Round in 2017
HOMMA, Inc. is a technology-oriented company that specializes in building modern residential homes and developing artificial intelligence software for home security. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Hayward, California, with additional offices in Portland, Oregon, and Tokyo, Japan, HOMMA combines the expertise of home builders, architects, designers, and engineers to enhance the living experience. The company's AI integration platform enables smart home users to connect various devices and applications, providing a seamless experience in security, convenience, and comfort. Through its innovative approach, HOMMA aims to transform not only the construction of homes but also how homeowners interact with technology within their living spaces.

Fauna

Series A in 2017
Fauna, Inc. is a cloud-based platform that specializes in providing a NoSQL database solution designed for modern serverless applications. The company's flagship product, FaunaDB, features a distributed transactional query engine, a web-native GraphQL API, and a serverless query language (FQL), enabling developers to create applications with custom business logic efficiently. FaunaDB supports various data models, including relational, document, and graph data, and offers capabilities such as access control, data isolation, encryption security, and consistent performance metrics. The platform is designed for frictionless integration with various JavaScript frameworks and programming languages, making it adaptable for diverse development environments. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Fauna is a fully remote organization driven by a leadership team with extensive experience in the tech industry, and it serves a variety of customers, including notable innovators like Nextdoor and NVIDIA.

The Bouqs Company

Series C in 2017
The Bouqs Company is an online flower delivery service founded in 2012 by John Tabis and Juan Pablo Montúfar, aimed at transforming the floral industry. Headquartered in Marina Del Rey, California, the company sources flowers directly from eco-friendly and sustainable farms worldwide. By connecting these farms with a curated network of artisan florists, The Bouqs Company eliminates traditional supply chain intermediaries, such as warehouses and distributors, thereby reducing costs and enhancing the quality of its offerings. The platform provides a variety of bouquets and floral arrangements for weddings, events, and business services, striving to deliver fresh, responsibly-sourced flowers directly to consumers' doorsteps across the United States.

Groove

Seed Round in 2016
Groove Labs, Inc. is a sales engagement platform that specializes in automating non-sales activities to enhance the productivity of sales teams. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in San Diego and Bellevue, the company offers a range of solutions, including email and calendar integration, custom multi-step campaign creation, and a dialer tool designed to streamline the sales process. Groove's Salesforce-native architecture allows for accurate reporting and compliance with global privacy laws, making it suitable for enterprises. Its platform is utilized by over 50,000 sales representatives and customer success managers at major companies, helping them reclaim valuable time for relationship-building and revenue generation. Groove has consistently received high customer satisfaction ratings and has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the United States.

Fauna

Seed Round in 2016
Fauna, Inc. is a cloud-based platform that specializes in providing a NoSQL database solution designed for modern serverless applications. The company's flagship product, FaunaDB, features a distributed transactional query engine, a web-native GraphQL API, and a serverless query language (FQL), enabling developers to create applications with custom business logic efficiently. FaunaDB supports various data models, including relational, document, and graph data, and offers capabilities such as access control, data isolation, encryption security, and consistent performance metrics. The platform is designed for frictionless integration with various JavaScript frameworks and programming languages, making it adaptable for diverse development environments. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Fauna is a fully remote organization driven by a leadership team with extensive experience in the tech industry, and it serves a variety of customers, including notable innovators like Nextdoor and NVIDIA.

ON

Seed Round in 2016
ON, established in 2009 and based in San Francisco, specializes in developing mobile applications for sports fans. Its primary product is a platform that facilitates real-time communication with friends about favorite teams, along with news updates, scores, and highlights.

Amplitude

Series B in 2016
Amplitude is a software company that offers a product intelligence platform designed to help businesses analyze customer behavior within digital products. The platform enables companies to leverage customer data to enhance product experiences, driving systematic business growth. Amplitude delivers its services through a subscription-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) model, providing ongoing support, initial setup, and training to its clients. The majority of the company’s revenue comes from its operations in the United States, reflecting its focus on delivering value through comprehensive analytics and insights.

The Bouqs Company

Series B in 2016
The Bouqs Company is an online flower delivery service founded in 2012 by John Tabis and Juan Pablo Montúfar, aimed at transforming the floral industry. Headquartered in Marina Del Rey, California, the company sources flowers directly from eco-friendly and sustainable farms worldwide. By connecting these farms with a curated network of artisan florists, The Bouqs Company eliminates traditional supply chain intermediaries, such as warehouses and distributors, thereby reducing costs and enhancing the quality of its offerings. The platform provides a variety of bouquets and floral arrangements for weddings, events, and business services, striving to deliver fresh, responsibly-sourced flowers directly to consumers' doorsteps across the United States.

AreaMetrics

Seed Round in 2015
AreaMetrics is a data analytics company based in Honolulu, Hawaii, specializing in providing tools for data-driven decision-making to enhance customer attraction, engagement, and retention. The company offers a platform that aggregates geo-location data and customer information, allowing businesses in sectors such as restaurants, retail, travel, and services to recognize trends and habits. By utilizing a network of in-store sensors, AreaMetrics delivers insights on offline foot traffic and captures key performance indicators, including retention rates and customer demographics. This enables brands and marketers to refine their strategies, improve customer targeting, and drive business growth. AreaMetrics was acquired by Point Inside in January 2020, further expanding its capabilities in alternative data intelligence.

MapJam

Seed Round in 2015
MapJam, Inc. is a developer of a web and mobile map publishing platform that enables businesses, organizations, and individuals to create customized maps that are easy to share. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, MapJam's platform allows users to personalize their maps by dragging markers to specific locations, selecting customizable templates, and adding details such as directions, opening hours, and tips for easier navigation. These maps can be shared across various channels, including SMS, email, social media, and print advertisements. Additionally, MapJam offers vector maps that integrate seamlessly with open-source projects, catering to the needs of developers and enterprises looking for versatile mapping solutions.

ON

Seed Round in 2015
ON, established in 2009 and based in San Francisco, specializes in developing mobile applications for sports fans. Its primary product is a platform that facilitates real-time communication with friends about favorite teams, along with news updates, scores, and highlights.

Amplitude

Series A in 2015
Amplitude is a software company that offers a product intelligence platform designed to help businesses analyze customer behavior within digital products. The platform enables companies to leverage customer data to enhance product experiences, driving systematic business growth. Amplitude delivers its services through a subscription-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) model, providing ongoing support, initial setup, and training to its clients. The majority of the company’s revenue comes from its operations in the United States, reflecting its focus on delivering value through comprehensive analytics and insights.

ice

Seed Round in 2015
Ice.com is one of the leading e-commerce website that sells diamonds, engagement rings, watches, earrings and all other types of jewelry. It raised $47 million from Polaris Venture Partners and Ignition Partners. The online retailer opened its doors in 1999 and has grown to annual sales of $83.4 million.

Coffee Meets Bagel

Series A in 2015
Coffee Meets Bagel, Inc. is a dating service founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company offers a curated online dating platform that emphasizes meaningful connections and prioritizes the preferences of women in the dating process. By allowing women to choose which men can initiate conversations, Coffee Meets Bagel aims to create a more respectful and engaging dating environment. The platform has facilitated over one million dates and numerous lasting relationships, addressing the challenges of traditional mobile dating, which often leads to superficial interactions. By focusing on a differentiated service for both men and women, the company seeks to inspire singles, particularly women, to feel positive about their dating experiences and to invest their time in more serious and committed relationships.

Bonafide

Seed Round in 2015
Bonafide builds trust by allowing users to promote their community reputation or even identity. While Bitcoin transactions are anonymous there are many cases where identity is known. An example would be a retail location that accepts Bitcoins. A customer could be presented with a bill for meal with a QRC to make a payment. Without Bonafide there is no way for the customer to confirm that the address ties to the restaurant.

Amplitude

Series A in 2015
Amplitude is a software company that offers a product intelligence platform designed to help businesses analyze customer behavior within digital products. The platform enables companies to leverage customer data to enhance product experiences, driving systematic business growth. Amplitude delivers its services through a subscription-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) model, providing ongoing support, initial setup, and training to its clients. The majority of the company’s revenue comes from its operations in the United States, reflecting its focus on delivering value through comprehensive analytics and insights.

Sandstorm

Seed Round in 2015
Sandstorm is a versatile marketplace platform designed for businesses, influencers, and brands, facilitating collaboration and project management. It offers dedicated brand account managers who assist users with various aspects of projects, including file formats, asset transfers, and project updates while ensuring the security of project funds. The platform allows both individuals and full-service development studios to apply for qualified build projects and connect with existing clients. Additionally, Sandstorm operates as an open-source platform for self-hosting web applications, providing tools for document editing, chat, task management, file storage, email, and more. It enhances efficiency for metaverse builders by offering specialized tools that streamline workflows and improve revenue generation.

MindMeld

Series A in 2014
MindMeld, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing an advanced AI platform designed to create intelligent conversational interfaces for applications, devices, and websites. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, MindMeld's platform enhances voice interfaces with capabilities such as question-answering and language understanding. This allows users to engage with various content, including music and video, check weather updates, and control connected home devices. The company aims to facilitate more natural interactions between users and technology through machine learning, enabling conversational assistants to comprehend user queries and provide relevant information efficiently. In December 2015, MindMeld rebranded from its former name, Expect Labs, and became a subsidiary of Cisco Systems, Inc. in May 2017.

AreaMetrics

Seed Round in 2014
AreaMetrics is a data analytics company based in Honolulu, Hawaii, specializing in providing tools for data-driven decision-making to enhance customer attraction, engagement, and retention. The company offers a platform that aggregates geo-location data and customer information, allowing businesses in sectors such as restaurants, retail, travel, and services to recognize trends and habits. By utilizing a network of in-store sensors, AreaMetrics delivers insights on offline foot traffic and captures key performance indicators, including retention rates and customer demographics. This enables brands and marketers to refine their strategies, improve customer targeting, and drive business growth. AreaMetrics was acquired by Point Inside in January 2020, further expanding its capabilities in alternative data intelligence.

Vastrm

Debt Financing in 2014
Vastrm, Inc., founded in 2010 and based in Burlingame, California, specializes in made-to-order sportswear for men. The company offers a range of customizable apparel, including hoodies, track jackets, mock neck pullovers, tailored polos, shirts, T-shirts, and other lightweight layering pieces. Vastrm caters to corporate clients and individual customers through its online store, providing products in various fabrics, colors, detailing, and sizes. The company also offers a home try-on program for clients and private-label services for retailers. Vastrm's platform allows customers to design their own apparel by selecting different trims and styles, ensuring a perfect fit for unique body types.

MapJam

Seed Round in 2014
MapJam, Inc. is a developer of a web and mobile map publishing platform that enables businesses, organizations, and individuals to create customized maps that are easy to share. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, MapJam's platform allows users to personalize their maps by dragging markers to specific locations, selecting customizable templates, and adding details such as directions, opening hours, and tips for easier navigation. These maps can be shared across various channels, including SMS, email, social media, and print advertisements. Additionally, MapJam offers vector maps that integrate seamlessly with open-source projects, catering to the needs of developers and enterprises looking for versatile mapping solutions.

Bonafide

Seed Round in 2014
Bonafide builds trust by allowing users to promote their community reputation or even identity. While Bitcoin transactions are anonymous there are many cases where identity is known. An example would be a retail location that accepts Bitcoins. A customer could be presented with a bill for meal with a QRC to make a payment. Without Bonafide there is no way for the customer to confirm that the address ties to the restaurant.

Figure Eight

Series C in 2014
Figure Eight Inc. is a developer of a human-in-the-loop machine learning platform that specializes in generating customized training data from various data types, including text, images, audio, and video. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company provides machine learning-assisted annotation solutions that cater to a wide array of applications such as autonomous vehicles, natural language processing, computer vision, and intelligent chatbots. The platform supports diverse industries, including automotive, healthcare, retail, and technology, and has produced over 10 billion training data labels to enhance real-world AI applications. By automating data annotation processes, Figure Eight enables data science teams to improve outcomes in sentiment analysis, search relevance, and data classification.

Amaze Software

Series B in 2014
Amaze Software is a platform designed to assist creators, influencers, and makers in transforming their ideas into marketable products without the complications of traditional commerce. The company offers a no-code design software tool that facilitates product design and social commerce integrations, enabling users to monetize their brands effectively. By minimizing download friction, Amaze Software allows for the creation of engaging mobile, tablet, and website experiences that can be accessed instantly through advertisements, social media, or email campaigns. This approach empowers brands to optimize their advertising efforts and strengthen their connections with consumers, allowing creators to concentrate on their passions while streamlining the sales process.

AdStage

Series A in 2014
AdStage, Inc. is a cloud-based advertisement management platform based in San Francisco, California, that empowers advertisers to create, launch, and manage customized campaigns across multiple social networks. Established in 2012, the platform allows marketers to automate tasks, analyze, and optimize advertisement campaigns by providing comprehensive dashboards and web reports that assess performance. Users can schedule campaign actions, set time zones, and customize date ranges to gain deeper insights into their campaigns. The platform serves as a trusted resource for paid marketers across various industries, facilitating closed-loop reporting and workflow automation to enhance return on ad spend and streamline campaign optimization. AdStage operates as a subsidiary of TapClicks, Inc.

PredictionIO

Seed Round in 2014
PredictionIO is a developer-focused company that specializes in an open-source machine learning server designed to facilitate the creation of predictive features for software applications. By providing a comprehensive machine learning platform, PredictionIO enables developers and data engineers to easily integrate functionalities such as personalization, recommendations, and content discovery into their web and mobile applications. The platform allows for the seamless addition of predictive features through a straightforward set of APIs, enabling developers to implement capabilities similar to those used by major companies like Amazon for product recommendations and Flipboard for news suggestions, all with minimal coding effort.

Amplitude

Seed Round in 2014
Amplitude is a software company that offers a product intelligence platform designed to help businesses analyze customer behavior within digital products. The platform enables companies to leverage customer data to enhance product experiences, driving systematic business growth. Amplitude delivers its services through a subscription-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) model, providing ongoing support, initial setup, and training to its clients. The majority of the company’s revenue comes from its operations in the United States, reflecting its focus on delivering value through comprehensive analytics and insights.

The Bouqs Company

Series A in 2014
The Bouqs Company is an online flower delivery service founded in 2012 by John Tabis and Juan Pablo Montúfar, aimed at transforming the floral industry. Headquartered in Marina Del Rey, California, the company sources flowers directly from eco-friendly and sustainable farms worldwide. By connecting these farms with a curated network of artisan florists, The Bouqs Company eliminates traditional supply chain intermediaries, such as warehouses and distributors, thereby reducing costs and enhancing the quality of its offerings. The platform provides a variety of bouquets and floral arrangements for weddings, events, and business services, striving to deliver fresh, responsibly-sourced flowers directly to consumers' doorsteps across the United States.

Plumzi

Series A in 2014
Plumzi, Inc. is a developer of a story-driven entertainment technology platform designed for tablets and smartphones, offering an interactive experience for children. The platform enables users to engage with characters and influence the narrative through touch, voice, and tilt interactions. This innovative approach allows studios and creators to author and stream "appisodes," a unique format of entertainment suited for tablets, smartphones, smart TVs, and virtual reality headsets. Established in 2012, Plumzi is headquartered in Redwood City, California.

Tripping.com

Series A in 2014
Tripping International, Inc. operates Tripping.com, a leading metasearch platform for vacation homes and short-term rentals globally. Launched in 2010 and based in San Francisco, the platform allows users to search, compare, and book accommodations from various partner rental sites, catering to families, large groups, and travelers seeking unique stays. With access to over 10 million properties in more than 150,000 destinations, Tripping.com offers a diverse range of options, including beach houses, condos, cabins, and apartments. The company emerged from TechCrunch Disrupt and has successfully secured multiple funding rounds, attracting investment from sources in Silicon Valley, New York, Europe, and Asia. As of December 2018, Tripping International operates as a subsidiary of HomeToGo GmbH.

Fit3D

Seed Round in 2014
Fit3D, Inc. is a company that specializes in 3D body scanning technology for the fitness and wellness industry. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, Fit3D offers the Fit3D ProScanner, a device that captures a 360° image of the human body and extracts key measurements to track fitness progress. The company also provides a web platform that allows users to store and compare their scan data over time. Since its incorporation in 2012, Fit3D has successfully deployed its patented scanners to various businesses in sectors such as fitness, wellness, and weight loss, having facilitated over 1.6 million 3D body scans. Additionally, the company offers software solutions that include body shape wellness scoring and posture analysis, enabling users to monitor and evaluate their health metrics over time.

AdStage

Seed Round in 2014
AdStage, Inc. is a cloud-based advertisement management platform based in San Francisco, California, that empowers advertisers to create, launch, and manage customized campaigns across multiple social networks. Established in 2012, the platform allows marketers to automate tasks, analyze, and optimize advertisement campaigns by providing comprehensive dashboards and web reports that assess performance. Users can schedule campaign actions, set time zones, and customize date ranges to gain deeper insights into their campaigns. The platform serves as a trusted resource for paid marketers across various industries, facilitating closed-loop reporting and workflow automation to enhance return on ad spend and streamline campaign optimization. AdStage operates as a subsidiary of TapClicks, Inc.

Vidcaster

Series A in 2014
Vidcaster provides an out-of-the-box solution for implementing and managing video experiences.

Visually

Series A in 2014
Visually, Inc. is a visual content creation platform based in San Francisco, California, that connects businesses with a network of over 1,000 certified creative professionals, including designers, writers, animators, and developers. Founded in 2011, the company specializes in producing a diverse array of visual content, such as animated videos, infographics, presentations, social media graphics, and interactive websites. Visually serves clients across various industries, including consumer goods, education, healthcare, finance, and technology, helping them engage their audiences effectively through visually appealing materials. The platform facilitates collaboration between clients and creatives, allowing for a high degree of creative control and support throughout the content creation process. Visually operates as a subsidiary of Scribble Technologies Inc.

The Bouqs Company

Seed Round in 2013
The Bouqs Company is an online flower delivery service founded in 2012 by John Tabis and Juan Pablo Montúfar, aimed at transforming the floral industry. Headquartered in Marina Del Rey, California, the company sources flowers directly from eco-friendly and sustainable farms worldwide. By connecting these farms with a curated network of artisan florists, The Bouqs Company eliminates traditional supply chain intermediaries, such as warehouses and distributors, thereby reducing costs and enhancing the quality of its offerings. The platform provides a variety of bouquets and floral arrangements for weddings, events, and business services, striving to deliver fresh, responsibly-sourced flowers directly to consumers' doorsteps across the United States.

Amplitude

Seed Round in 2013
Amplitude is a software company that offers a product intelligence platform designed to help businesses analyze customer behavior within digital products. The platform enables companies to leverage customer data to enhance product experiences, driving systematic business growth. Amplitude delivers its services through a subscription-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) model, providing ongoing support, initial setup, and training to its clients. The majority of the company’s revenue comes from its operations in the United States, reflecting its focus on delivering value through comprehensive analytics and insights.

Vastrm

Seed Round in 2013
Vastrm, Inc., founded in 2010 and based in Burlingame, California, specializes in made-to-order sportswear for men. The company offers a range of customizable apparel, including hoodies, track jackets, mock neck pullovers, tailored polos, shirts, T-shirts, and other lightweight layering pieces. Vastrm caters to corporate clients and individual customers through its online store, providing products in various fabrics, colors, detailing, and sizes. The company also offers a home try-on program for clients and private-label services for retailers. Vastrm's platform allows customers to design their own apparel by selecting different trims and styles, ensuring a perfect fit for unique body types.

Cardinal Blue Software

Seed Round in 2013
Cardinal Blue Software, Inc. is a technology company based in Mountain View, California, and Taipei, Taiwan, that specializes in creating social applications for mobile platforms. Founded in 2009, it is best known for its flagship product, PicCollage, a popular app that allows users to easily create and share photo collages on iOS, Android, and Windows 10. The app has consistently ranked among the top photography applications in multiple countries, enabling users to design free-form collages from their mobile photos and share them via social media or print. In addition to PicCollage, Cardinal Blue has developed other social applications, including Tribute Balloon, which conveys messages of hope, and Friend Stock, a social game. The company has a strong development background, utilizing Ruby on Rails, and has garnered investment from various venture capital firms.

PicCollage

Seed Round in 2013
PicCollage is a mobile application developer based in San Francisco, with an additional office in Taipei. The company specializes in a photo application that allows users to create freeform collages by combining images, text, and stickers. Users can search the internet for photos and videos directly within the app, enabling them to enhance their collages with a variety of visual elements and effects. PicCollage’s platform fosters creativity, allowing individuals to produce unique and personalized images that can be easily shared with friends. The team behind PicCollage consists of tech enthusiasts who are passionate about innovation and user experience.

The Bouqs Company

Seed Round in 2013
The Bouqs Company is an online flower delivery service founded in 2012 by John Tabis and Juan Pablo Montúfar, aimed at transforming the floral industry. Headquartered in Marina Del Rey, California, the company sources flowers directly from eco-friendly and sustainable farms worldwide. By connecting these farms with a curated network of artisan florists, The Bouqs Company eliminates traditional supply chain intermediaries, such as warehouses and distributors, thereby reducing costs and enhancing the quality of its offerings. The platform provides a variety of bouquets and floral arrangements for weddings, events, and business services, striving to deliver fresh, responsibly-sourced flowers directly to consumers' doorsteps across the United States.

App.io

Seed Round in 2013
App.io is a mobile application testing and marketing platform that allows users to stream mobile applications from the cloud to any device without requiring downloads or custom code. It enables developers to share and view test builds on any browser, facilitating collaboration among internal and external teams. Agencies can present new app iterations to clients, while brands can offer audiences a seamless way to experience their applications. Founded in 2012 and originally known as Kickfolio Pty. Ltd., the company rebranded to App.io in May 2013 and is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, with additional offices in San Francisco. The platform operates using HTML5 technology, providing a device-agnostic solution that enhances customer support and simplifies the sales and marketing process by allowing potential customers to engage with apps effortlessly.

Retailigence

Series B in 2013
Retailigence Corporation is a technology company that specializes in an online-to-offline marketing platform aimed at enhancing in-store product sales. Founded in 2009 and based in Redwood City, California, Retailigence offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution that employs machine learning to optimize various retail functions, including store clustering, assortment optimization, in-store monitoring, and customer segmentation. The company's adPOP Engine provides a robust application programming interface that integrates data into programmatic advertising, facilitating location-based user experiences across mobile and digital platforms. Additionally, Retailigence delivers a mobile application that displays local store-level product availability and acts as a central data distribution point for retailers, brands, and marketing solutions. The company serves a diverse clientele, including advertising solutions providers, application developers, and brick-and-mortar retailers. Retailigence operates as a subsidiary of ShopAdvisor, Inc., and has formed a strategic partnership with Gimbal, Inc.

AdStage

Seed Round in 2013
AdStage, Inc. is a cloud-based advertisement management platform based in San Francisco, California, that empowers advertisers to create, launch, and manage customized campaigns across multiple social networks. Established in 2012, the platform allows marketers to automate tasks, analyze, and optimize advertisement campaigns by providing comprehensive dashboards and web reports that assess performance. Users can schedule campaign actions, set time zones, and customize date ranges to gain deeper insights into their campaigns. The platform serves as a trusted resource for paid marketers across various industries, facilitating closed-loop reporting and workflow automation to enhance return on ad spend and streamline campaign optimization. AdStage operates as a subsidiary of TapClicks, Inc.

Vidcaster

Seed Round in 2013
Vidcaster provides an out-of-the-box solution for implementing and managing video experiences.

isocket

Series A in 2012
iSocket is a technology platform purpose-built to simplify the buying and selling of fixed price, premium, reserved inventory. iSocket For Publishers (iFP) sales automation and programmatic direct tools allow top publisher sales teams to focus on relationships and strategy, while iSocket For Advertisers (iFA) makes it easier for agencies, brands, and buying and planning platforms to execute orders of well-defined, guaranteed inventory directly with top publishers. Through automation, iSocket is able to eliminate many of the errors and overhead costs that plague the manual media sales process.

MindMeld

Venture Round in 2012
MindMeld, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing an advanced AI platform designed to create intelligent conversational interfaces for applications, devices, and websites. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, MindMeld's platform enhances voice interfaces with capabilities such as question-answering and language understanding. This allows users to engage with various content, including music and video, check weather updates, and control connected home devices. The company aims to facilitate more natural interactions between users and technology through machine learning, enabling conversational assistants to comprehend user queries and provide relevant information efficiently. In December 2015, MindMeld rebranded from its former name, Expect Labs, and became a subsidiary of Cisco Systems, Inc. in May 2017.

Monogram

Seed Round in 2012
Monogram is an online information platform providing news, fashion and lifestyle articles.

Fara

Venture Round in 2012
Fara Inc. provides Monogram, a Web and mobile based shopping application. It also operates a Website for online apparel and accessory shopping. The company was incorporated in 2011 and is based in Mountain View, California

DogVacay

Seed Round in 2012
DogVacay is an online platform that connects pet owners with a network of over 20,000 vetted pet sitters across North America, offering a range of services including dog boarding, pet sitting, dog daycare, and dog walking. The service aims to provide a safe, convenient, and affordable alternative to traditional kennels, ensuring that pets receive care in a loving home environment while their owners are away. Each reservation includes comprehensive pet insurance covering up to $25,000 in veterinary bills, 24/7 customer support, and daily photo updates, allowing pet parents to stay connected with their pets. With a strong reputation supported by thousands of positive reviews, DogVacay offers peace of mind for pet owners seeking high-quality care for their dogs.

Amaze Software

Seed Round in 2011
Amaze Software is a platform designed to assist creators, influencers, and makers in transforming their ideas into marketable products without the complications of traditional commerce. The company offers a no-code design software tool that facilitates product design and social commerce integrations, enabling users to monetize their brands effectively. By minimizing download friction, Amaze Software allows for the creation of engaging mobile, tablet, and website experiences that can be accessed instantly through advertisements, social media, or email campaigns. This approach empowers brands to optimize their advertising efforts and strengthen their connections with consumers, allowing creators to concentrate on their passions while streamlining the sales process.

HighlightCam

Series A in 2011
Founded in 2009, HighlightCam is a YC-alum & 500Startups-funded company bent on taking over the world, one movie at a time. HighlightCam is revolutionizing how users create (and share) movies with a powerful mobile and desktop video-editing platform that takes your favorite videos/pictures & produces professional-quality movies. Now, your most important memories can be automatically transformed into meaningful video snapshots. HighlightCam is based out of Palo Alto, CA.

Genwi

Series A in 2011
Genwi Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a Mobile Content Engagement Platform designed to enhance content sharing and accessibility across enterprises. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with an additional office in Bengaluru, India, Genwi's platform enables marketers to effectively distribute curated information to mobile devices in real-time. This facilitates better engagement between sales teams, partners, and buyers by ensuring they have access to relevant content at the right moment. Genwi's solutions support the creation and management of interactive and social media applications across various devices, including smartphones and tablets, thereby optimizing communication channels for organizations. Since April 2016, Genwi has operated as a subsidiary of Persistent Systems, Inc.

Retailigence

Series A in 2011
Retailigence Corporation is a technology company that specializes in an online-to-offline marketing platform aimed at enhancing in-store product sales. Founded in 2009 and based in Redwood City, California, Retailigence offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution that employs machine learning to optimize various retail functions, including store clustering, assortment optimization, in-store monitoring, and customer segmentation. The company's adPOP Engine provides a robust application programming interface that integrates data into programmatic advertising, facilitating location-based user experiences across mobile and digital platforms. Additionally, Retailigence delivers a mobile application that displays local store-level product availability and acts as a central data distribution point for retailers, brands, and marketing solutions. The company serves a diverse clientele, including advertising solutions providers, application developers, and brick-and-mortar retailers. Retailigence operates as a subsidiary of ShopAdvisor, Inc., and has formed a strategic partnership with Gimbal, Inc.

Tripping.com

Seed Round in 2011
Tripping International, Inc. operates Tripping.com, a leading metasearch platform for vacation homes and short-term rentals globally. Launched in 2010 and based in San Francisco, the platform allows users to search, compare, and book accommodations from various partner rental sites, catering to families, large groups, and travelers seeking unique stays. With access to over 10 million properties in more than 150,000 destinations, Tripping.com offers a diverse range of options, including beach houses, condos, cabins, and apartments. The company emerged from TechCrunch Disrupt and has successfully secured multiple funding rounds, attracting investment from sources in Silicon Valley, New York, Europe, and Asia. As of December 2018, Tripping International operates as a subsidiary of HomeToGo GmbH.

Qik

Venture Round in 2011
Qik is an online messaging platform that specializes in video communication, allowing users to exchange video messages individually or within groups. Launched initially as a private alpha in January 2008 and transitioning to public beta in August of the same year, Qik has grown to support millions of users across over 160 countries and on more than 140 smartphone models, including iPhone, Android, and Windows Mobile. The platform enables users to capture and share spontaneous life moments through video calling, messaging, and sharing features, as well as syncing and saving videos to the web and desktop. Founded by Ramu Sunkara, Bhaskar Roy, and Nikolay Abkairov, Qik is headquartered in Redwood City, California, with an additional office in Zelenograd, Russia. In 2011, the company was acquired by Skype Technologies.

Crowdbooster

Seed Round in 2011
Crowdbooster is an internet company that specializes in social analytics software aimed at enhancing social media marketing strategies. The platform allows advertisers and content creators to transact in sponsored content, while also providing tools to measure and optimize their marketing efforts. By equipping marketers with actionable insights, Crowdbooster enables them to make informed decisions regarding their content sharing practices, ensuring they connect effectively with their target audiences.

Stipple

Seed Round in 2010
Stipple is an internet technology company based in San Francisco that specializes in enhancing the visual web by transforming digital images into interactive experiences. Its innovative marketing technology stack detects and identifies content within images, allowing advertisers and publishers to incorporate interactive and curated content seamlessly. Stipple's platform enables native advertising solutions and fosters organic connections to commerce, thereby driving discovery, engagement, and customer loyalty. The technology offers unique image analytics and advertising capabilities without the need for widgets or embed codes, making it scalable across the web. Stipple is backed by prominent investors, including Floodgate and Kleiner Perkins.

Retailigence

Seed Round in 2010
Retailigence Corporation is a technology company that specializes in an online-to-offline marketing platform aimed at enhancing in-store product sales. Founded in 2009 and based in Redwood City, California, Retailigence offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution that employs machine learning to optimize various retail functions, including store clustering, assortment optimization, in-store monitoring, and customer segmentation. The company's adPOP Engine provides a robust application programming interface that integrates data into programmatic advertising, facilitating location-based user experiences across mobile and digital platforms. Additionally, Retailigence delivers a mobile application that displays local store-level product availability and acts as a central data distribution point for retailers, brands, and marketing solutions. The company serves a diverse clientele, including advertising solutions providers, application developers, and brick-and-mortar retailers. Retailigence operates as a subsidiary of ShopAdvisor, Inc., and has formed a strategic partnership with Gimbal, Inc.

Fast Society

Seed Round in 2010
Fast Society, Inc. is a New York-based company established in 2009 that specializes in developing a group messaging and communication application. The platform facilitates interaction among users by combining various features such as group text messaging, conference calling, voice messaging, location sharing, and photo sharing, all within a user-friendly interface. Designed to enhance connectivity during social events like concerts or outings, Fast Society enables users to remain in touch with friends in real-time. The application is available natively on both iPhones and Android devices, while it also accommodates participation via SMS, ensuring accessibility for users regardless of their smartphone capabilities.

iSites

Venture Round in 2010
iSites is a service that allows publishers to quickly build applications for the digital devices that allows them to create a customized and branded app. The platform simultaneously publishes apps on the iPhone, Android, and iPad.

Genwi

Seed Round in 2010
Genwi Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a Mobile Content Engagement Platform designed to enhance content sharing and accessibility across enterprises. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with an additional office in Bengaluru, India, Genwi's platform enables marketers to effectively distribute curated information to mobile devices in real-time. This facilitates better engagement between sales teams, partners, and buyers by ensuring they have access to relevant content at the right moment. Genwi's solutions support the creation and management of interactive and social media applications across various devices, including smartphones and tablets, thereby optimizing communication channels for organizations. Since April 2016, Genwi has operated as a subsidiary of Persistent Systems, Inc.

Ifeelgoods

Seed Round in 2010
Ifeelgoods is a company that specializes in providing a digital promotions platform designed to help brands incentivize, convert, and reward their audiences. Through its software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform and API, Ifeelgoods offers a diverse catalog of digital gifts that brands can use to reward customers for various activities. The platform facilitates instant rewards and enhances customer engagement across multiple channels, including commerce, customer relationship management, social media, and loyalty programs. By focusing on personalized offers, Ifeelgoods aims to improve the overall customer experience and strengthen brand loyalty.

Figure Eight

Series A in 2010
Figure Eight Inc. is a developer of a human-in-the-loop machine learning platform that specializes in generating customized training data from various data types, including text, images, audio, and video. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company provides machine learning-assisted annotation solutions that cater to a wide array of applications such as autonomous vehicles, natural language processing, computer vision, and intelligent chatbots. The platform supports diverse industries, including automotive, healthcare, retail, and technology, and has produced over 10 billion training data labels to enhance real-world AI applications. By automating data annotation processes, Figure Eight enables data science teams to improve outcomes in sentiment analysis, search relevance, and data classification.

Sociable Labs

Series A in 2009
Sociable Labs, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in social acquisition programs for ecommerce and retail clients. Established in 2006, it offers a software-as-a-service solution known as the S2S Engine, or Shopper-to-Shopper Engine, which facilitates referral marketing. This platform allows businesses to incentivize users to invite friends to their websites or mobile apps in exchange for rewards, thereby increasing referral traffic and driving sales. By seamlessly integrating into client sites, Sociable Labs enhances the shopping experience by encouraging social sharing and enabling customers to discover products through their friends' recommendations. The company aims to provide measurable results in traditional ecommerce metrics, such as traffic, conversion rates, and overall sales, making it a unique player in the performance marketing space.
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