Bedrock Materials
Seed Round in 2024
Bedrock Materials specializes in the development and production of sodium-ion battery materials aimed at enhancing the affordability and efficiency of electric vehicles. By leveraging innovative materials and advanced production techniques, the company enables battery manufacturers to produce these batteries at scale. This approach not only helps to lower the overall costs associated with battery production but also contributes to extending the driving range of electric vehicles. Bedrock Materials is committed to advancing energy storage solutions that support a more sustainable future.
Dataplor Inc. is a location intelligence platform that specializes in collecting and providing 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, the company indexes micro businesses in emerging markets through primary research. Dataplor's platform utilizes machine learning and artificial intelligence to offer real-time data verification and augmentation, enabling businesses to customize their data collection needs efficiently. This innovative approach connects companies with an on-demand mobile workforce, facilitating timely access to accurate insights about local firms.
Switchboard Software
Series A in 2023
Switchboard Software, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that offers a software-as-a-service data operations platform designed to help enterprises manage and utilize their data effectively. Founded in 2014 by a team that previously developed Google BigQuery, Switchboard enables organizations to consolidate disparate data into a single, reliable source in real time. Its platform provides tools for cloud data monitoring, dashboard creation, and customizable reporting, which assist clients in optimizing inventory yield and generating actionable insights. Market-leading companies, including Dotdash Meredith, Target, and the Financial Times, leverage Switchboard’s solutions to enhance customer insights and revenue operations while maintaining control over their data without the complexities of daily management.
Champions Round
Series A in 2023
Champions Round, Inc. is a gaming application developer specializing in football and esports, based in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 2018, the company offers an online sports platform that enhances the spectator experience for fans, particularly targeting Gen Z. Its application allows users to participate in fantasy leagues and tournaments, answer live questions, earn points, and win cash prizes. By enabling users to join leagues without the need for group assembly, Champions Round lowers barriers to entry and fosters greater engagement among sports fans. The application is accessible via the App Store, providing a user-friendly interface for players to learn about the games while enjoying the competitive aspects of fantasy sports.
Simple HealthKit
Series A in 2023
Simple HealthKit is a healthcare technology firm focused on democratizing consumer health. The company provides high-quality, accessible, and affordable diagnostic services across various health categories, including sexual wellness, respiratory health, and chronic conditions. By offering efficient testing solutions, Simple HealthKit aims to enhance healthcare accessibility for education, retail, payers, and providers, ensuring that customers can obtain necessary testing without significant barriers.
ON is a software company that specializes in a conversational AI platform designed to improve customer engagement and align with business objectives. The platform allows for seamless integration with customer relationship management (CRM) systems, e-commerce platforms, and various other tools through a low-code approach. This enables businesses to efficiently implement generative AI-driven chat experiences, facilitating real-time interactions and enhancing overall customer satisfaction. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, California, ON is committed to helping organizations leverage advanced technology to meet their operational needs.
Femtosense
Series A in 2022
Femtosense is a technology company focused on developing ultra-energy-efficient neural network models that facilitate large-scale neural network processing at the edge. By leveraging nonlinear dynamics and space-time sparsity inspired by biological neural networks, Femtosense's models optimize performance-per-joule for complex processing tasks. This innovation enables businesses to implement user interfaces that offer ultra-low latency, reduced power consumption, and enhanced 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 specifically designed for reconstructive orthopedic surgery. Graftys offers a range of innovative and fully injectable calcium phosphate bone graft substitutes that are tailored for various clinical applications. By focusing on safety and quality, Graftys aims to provide effective solutions for patients undergoing bone reconstructive and trauma surgery.
Champions Round
Venture Round in 2022
Champions Round, Inc. is a gaming application developer specializing in football and esports, based in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 2018, the company offers an online sports platform that enhances the spectator experience for fans, particularly targeting Gen Z. Its application allows users to participate in fantasy leagues and tournaments, answer live questions, earn points, and win cash prizes. By enabling users to join leagues without the need for group assembly, Champions Round lowers barriers to entry and fosters greater engagement among sports fans. The application is accessible via the App Store, providing a user-friendly interface for players to learn about the games while enjoying the competitive aspects of fantasy sports.
Pontoro
Seed Round in 2021
Pontoro Inc. is a financial technology company established in late 2018, focused on enhancing investor participation in private market assets. The company is developing a patented technology solution that aims to create an innovative private investment platform, offering improved liquidity not typically available in traditional private investments. Pontoro's primary objective is to tackle the significant $15 trillion shortfall in infrastructure debt financing. By utilizing a blockchain-based platform, the company facilitates the flow of infrastructure loans from large bank originators to institutional investors, thereby providing greater access to asset liquidity and price transparency for these private market opportunities.
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 Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in a cloud-based vehicle management platform and payment gateway tailored for auto dealer groups, car sharing services, and autonomous drivers. Founded in 2016, the company has developed an automotive-grade payment solution that allows vehicles to initiate payments directly to merchants without the need for credit cards. By leveraging telematics and vehicle data, Car IQ's platform provides detailed insights into fleet operations, enabling clients to monitor transactions and prevent fraud effectively. The platform integrates seamlessly with existing technologies, consolidates all transactions into a single ledger, and facilitates management of spending, customer service, and inventory.
Hidden Level
Venture Round in 2021
Hidden Level specializes in advanced technologies for passive radar and drone detection, focusing on RF spectrum signal analysis. The company offers a comprehensive Airspace Monitoring Service (AMS) that employs networks of passive sensors to detect and track various aerial vehicles, including drones, across extensive geographical areas. This service is tailored for critical sectors such as infrastructure, defense, and public safety, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations. In addition to drone detection, Hidden Level provides custom-built sensor technology, classical systems engineering, data modeling and analysis, field testing, printed circuit board design, and full product life cycle management. Their solutions aim to enhance safety and productivity in low-altitude air traffic monitoring for aerospace component manufacturers.
Formlogic
Series A in 2021
Formlogic is a provider of autonomous manufacturing technology focused on delivering precision components for the space and frontier industries. The company aims to revolutionize part production by addressing issues within the domestic supply chain. Its advanced technology enhances the capabilities of workers, allowing novices to achieve expert-level tolerances while increasing productivity for experienced operators. Formlogic offers rapid turnaround times, with production orders completed in weeks, and provides real-time order status updates. This approach enables industries to obtain custom machined components with close tolerances at scale, improving overall efficiency and customer experience.
Iris.TV, Inc. is a cloud-based platform that enhances video programming for publishers and content owners by facilitating personalized video streaming and improving audience engagement across multiple devices. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Los Angeles, with an office in New York, the company offers a suite of tools that includes Adaptive Stream for real-time personalized streaming, Asset IQ for automated data structuring and optimization, and IRIS Vision for business intelligence and programming management. By integrating artificial intelligence and machine learning, Iris.TV automates the delivery of customized content based on audience preferences and behaviors. The platform also provides data connectivity to improve viewing experiences and advertising outcomes, enabling scalable solutions for contextual ad targeting, verification, and video recommendations, thereby maximizing video consumption while simplifying operational processes for web, mobile, and OTT distribution.
Relimetrics
Series A in 2021
Relimetrics, Inc. specializes in imaging solutions aimed at enhancing materials reliability across various sectors, including aerospace, automotive, civil engineering, medical, and life sciences. The company offers a range of services, such as third-party supplier analysis, mechanical design optimization, and materials testing for aerospace and automotive industries. For the civil sector, it focuses on structural monitoring and predictive failure analysis, while in the medical field, it addresses cancer detection and surgical efficiency. Additionally, Relimetrics provides quality assurance testing in manufacturing and product efficacy testing in life sciences. The company leverages advanced computer vision and machine learning technology to automate visual inspections and process control, facilitating real-time image processing and video analytics. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with an additional office in Berlin, Relimetrics aims to deliver comprehensive technical consulting, including predictive modeling and software development, across various engineering and consumer care industries.
Vela
Venture Round in 2020
Vela is a United States-based company that provides a comprehensive platform for merchants to streamline their business operations and enhance growth. By offering integrations, automation, and user-friendly design, Vela enables users to efficiently manage their listings across multiple sales channels. The platform allows merchants to save significant time on bulk editing and simplifies the process of setting up sales, enabling them to focus on core business activities. Vela also offers tools for photo enhancement, ensuring that products are presented optimally. Overall, Vela aims to reduce the time and effort involved in managing a business, allowing merchants to operate more effectively and drive sales.
Champions Round
Seed Round in 2020
Champions Round, Inc. is a gaming application developer specializing in football and esports, based in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 2018, the company offers an online sports platform that enhances the spectator experience for fans, particularly targeting Gen Z. Its application allows users to participate in fantasy leagues and tournaments, answer live questions, earn points, and win cash prizes. By enabling users to join leagues without the need for group assembly, Champions Round lowers barriers to entry and fosters greater engagement among sports fans. The application is accessible via the App Store, providing a user-friendly interface for players to learn about the games while enjoying the competitive aspects of fantasy sports.
DataPlor
Seed Round in 2020
Dataplor Inc. is a location intelligence platform that specializes in collecting and providing 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, the company indexes micro businesses in emerging markets through primary research. Dataplor's platform utilizes machine learning and artificial intelligence to offer real-time data verification and augmentation, enabling businesses to customize their data collection needs efficiently. This innovative approach connects companies with an on-demand mobile workforce, facilitating timely access to accurate insights about local firms.
EMQ Limited is a Hong Kong-based financial technology startup established in 2014, with additional offices in Taiwan and China. The company focuses on creating a financial network across Asia, emphasizing remittance services. EMQ partners with financial institutions and strategic allies in various countries, including Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines, to facilitate and settle cross-border remittances. The company has developed a mobile application that allows clients to borrow and transfer money efficiently. EMQ holds a Money Service Operator license from the Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department and a Fund Transfer Operator license from Bank Indonesia, enabling it to provide affordable, secure, and real-time financial settlement services for users and global businesses.
Fauna, Inc. offers a cloud-based data application programming interface (API) designed for serverless applications, primarily through its product, FaunaDB. This NoSQL database combines a distributed transactional query engine with robust scalability and policy-based security features. FaunaDB provides a web-native GraphQL API that can be accessed from browsers, mobile clients, or serverless functions, while its serverless query language (FQL) enhances development by allowing complex queries that integrate various data types. The platform supports a wide array of programming languages and frameworks, including JavaScript, Python, and Ruby, facilitating seamless connections for developers. Fauna's database solutions emphasize unified capabilities across relational, temporal, and graph data, ensuring consistent performance and strong security measures. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, Fauna has garnered trust from notable clients like Nextdoor and NVIDIA and is supported by prominent venture capital investors.
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 specializes in advanced technologies for passive radar and drone detection, focusing on RF spectrum signal analysis. The company offers a comprehensive Airspace Monitoring Service (AMS) that employs networks of passive sensors to detect and track various aerial vehicles, including drones, across extensive geographical areas. This service is tailored for critical sectors such as infrastructure, defense, and public safety, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations. In addition to drone detection, Hidden Level provides custom-built sensor technology, classical systems engineering, data modeling and analysis, field testing, printed circuit board design, and full product life cycle management. Their solutions aim to enhance safety and productivity in low-altitude air traffic monitoring for aerospace component manufacturers.
ProGuides
Seed Round in 2019
ProGuides is an e-sports training platform that enables gamers to enhance their skills through a variety of online courses and coaching services. Founded in 2014 and based in Los Angeles, California, the company offers over 60 courses comprising more than 1,000 lessons, featuring insights from top eSports professionals across popular games like Fortnite, League of Legends, Hearthstone, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Magic: The Gathering Arena, and Overwatch. ProGuides aims to assist gamers in mastering competitive gaming concepts such as game mechanics, team strategies, and objective prioritization, ultimately helping them elevate their gameplay and connect with others in the gaming community.
DataPlor
Seed Round in 2019
Dataplor Inc. is a location intelligence platform that specializes in collecting and providing 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, the company indexes micro businesses in emerging markets through primary research. Dataplor's platform utilizes machine learning and artificial intelligence to offer real-time data verification and augmentation, enabling businesses to customize their data collection needs efficiently. This innovative approach connects companies with an on-demand mobile workforce, facilitating timely access to accurate insights about local firms.
Gigacover
Seed Round in 2019
Gigacover provides insurance solutions designed to manage risk and enhance value for businesses. The company specializes in digital affinity programs, offering efficient distribution into emerging customer segments. Their services include program design, worker assistance, portfolio analytics, and advanced claims payout. By leveraging innovative technology and customer insights, Gigacover aims to deliver flexible insurance products at competitive rates, making insurance more accessible and affordable for its clients.
Car IQ Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in a cloud-based vehicle management platform and payment gateway tailored for auto dealer groups, car sharing services, and autonomous drivers. Founded in 2016, the company has developed an automotive-grade payment solution that allows vehicles to initiate payments directly to merchants without the need for credit cards. By leveraging telematics and vehicle data, Car IQ's platform provides detailed insights into fleet operations, enabling clients to monitor transactions and prevent fraud effectively. The platform integrates seamlessly with existing technologies, consolidates all transactions into a single ledger, and facilitates management of spending, customer service, and inventory.
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 location intelligence platform that specializes in collecting and providing 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, the company indexes micro businesses in emerging markets through primary research. Dataplor's platform utilizes machine learning and artificial intelligence to offer real-time data verification and augmentation, enabling businesses to customize their data collection needs efficiently. This innovative approach connects companies with an on-demand mobile workforce, facilitating timely access to accurate insights about local firms.
ProGuides
Pre Seed Round in 2018
ProGuides is an e-sports training platform that enables gamers to enhance their skills through a variety of online courses and coaching services. Founded in 2014 and based in Los Angeles, California, the company offers over 60 courses comprising more than 1,000 lessons, featuring insights from top eSports professionals across popular games like Fortnite, League of Legends, Hearthstone, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Magic: The Gathering Arena, and Overwatch. ProGuides aims to assist gamers in mastering competitive gaming concepts such as game mechanics, team strategies, and objective prioritization, ultimately helping them elevate their gameplay and connect with others in the gaming community.
ON is a software company that specializes in a conversational AI platform designed to improve customer engagement and align with business objectives. The platform allows for seamless integration with customer relationship management (CRM) systems, e-commerce platforms, and various other tools through a low-code approach. This enables businesses to efficiently implement generative AI-driven chat experiences, facilitating real-time interactions and enhancing overall customer satisfaction. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, California, ON is committed to helping organizations leverage advanced technology to meet their operational needs.
Coffee Meets Bagel
Series B in 2018
Coffee Meets Bagel, Inc., founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, operates a curated online dating platform designed to facilitate meaningful connections. Launched in 2012, the service empowers women by allowing them to decide whom they wish to engage with among men who have expressed interest, thereby creating a more controlled dating experience. This approach aims to address the frustrations often associated with mobile dating, which can lead to superficial interactions and ghosting. By focusing on quality over quantity, Coffee Meets Bagel emphasizes the importance of serious relationships and encourages singles, particularly women, to invest their time and energy in potential partners who are genuinely interested in building lasting connections. The platform has successfully facilitated over one million dates and aims to inspire users to feel positive about their dating experiences.
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 service provider that connects companies with journalists and media outlets. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company leverages software and big data analysis to create effective media outreach campaigns. Upbeat offers a range of services, including customer dashboards, account management workflows, email campaign management, a journalist database, and media monitoring and analysis. The firm serves various industries, such as education, real estate, trucking, pharmaceuticals, and human resources. By combining the expertise of software engineers and PR professionals, Upbeat modernizes traditional public relations practices, facilitating the transformation of story ideas into compelling presentations while managing outreach efforts and tracking their progress through real-time analytics.
Homma
Venture Round in 2017
HOMMA, Inc. is a technology-oriented company focused on building modern residential homes while also developing artificial intelligence software for home security. Founded in 2015 by Takeshi Homma, the company aims to enhance the living experience through innovative design and intelligent integration of smart home technologies. With headquarters in Hayward, California, and additional offices in Portland, Oregon, and Tokyo, Japan, HOMMA combines the expertise of home builders, architects, designers, and engineers to create homes that prioritize security, convenience, and comfort. The company's AI platform allows homeowners to connect and control various devices and applications according to their preferences, thereby improving overall home automation.
Fauna, Inc. offers a cloud-based data application programming interface (API) designed for serverless applications, primarily through its product, FaunaDB. This NoSQL database combines a distributed transactional query engine with robust scalability and policy-based security features. FaunaDB provides a web-native GraphQL API that can be accessed from browsers, mobile clients, or serverless functions, while its serverless query language (FQL) enhances development by allowing complex queries that integrate various data types. The platform supports a wide array of programming languages and frameworks, including JavaScript, Python, and Ruby, facilitating seamless connections for developers. Fauna's database solutions emphasize unified capabilities across relational, temporal, and graph data, ensuring consistent performance and strong security measures. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, Fauna has garnered trust from notable clients like Nextdoor and NVIDIA and is supported by prominent venture capital investors.
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, who aimed to transform the floral industry through a modern approach to flower sourcing and delivery. Based in Marina Del Rey, California, The Bouqs Company offers a variety of bouquets and flowers for occasions such as weddings, events, and business services. The company emphasizes sustainability by sourcing flowers directly from eco-friendly farms around the world, connecting these producers to consumers while eliminating traditional supply chain overhead costs. This model not only enhances product quality but also redefines the purchasing experience for customers and the economic dynamics for producers.
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, Inc. offers a cloud-based data application programming interface (API) designed for serverless applications, primarily through its product, FaunaDB. This NoSQL database combines a distributed transactional query engine with robust scalability and policy-based security features. FaunaDB provides a web-native GraphQL API that can be accessed from browsers, mobile clients, or serverless functions, while its serverless query language (FQL) enhances development by allowing complex queries that integrate various data types. The platform supports a wide array of programming languages and frameworks, including JavaScript, Python, and Ruby, facilitating seamless connections for developers. Fauna's database solutions emphasize unified capabilities across relational, temporal, and graph data, ensuring consistent performance and strong security measures. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, Fauna has garnered trust from notable clients like Nextdoor and NVIDIA and is supported by prominent venture capital investors.
ON is a software company that specializes in a conversational AI platform designed to improve customer engagement and align with business objectives. The platform allows for seamless integration with customer relationship management (CRM) systems, e-commerce platforms, and various other tools through a low-code approach. This enables businesses to efficiently implement generative AI-driven chat experiences, facilitating real-time interactions and enhancing overall customer satisfaction. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, California, ON is committed to helping organizations leverage advanced technology to meet their operational needs.
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, who aimed to transform the floral industry through a modern approach to flower sourcing and delivery. Based in Marina Del Rey, California, The Bouqs Company offers a variety of bouquets and flowers for occasions such as weddings, events, and business services. The company emphasizes sustainability by sourcing flowers directly from eco-friendly farms around the world, connecting these producers to consumers while eliminating traditional supply chain overhead costs. This model not only enhances product quality but also redefines the purchasing experience for customers and the economic dynamics for producers.
AreaMetrics
Seed Round in 2015
AreaMetrics is a data analytics company based in Honolulu, Hawaii, focused on providing tools that facilitate data-driven decision-making for businesses in sectors such as restaurants, retail, travel, and services. The company's platform aggregates customer information and identifies significant trends and behaviors, enabling businesses to attract, engage, and retain customers effectively. AreaMetrics specializes in geo-location data, harnessing a network of in-store sensors to analyze offline foot traffic and deliver valuable insights for marketers and brands. By leveraging millions of application users, the platform offers access to accurate location data and key performance indicators, such as retention rates and customer demographics, which assist businesses in refining their marketing strategies and driving growth. In January 2020, AreaMetrics was acquired by Point Inside.
MapJam, Inc. is a company that operates a web and mobile map publishing platform, enabling businesses, organizations, and individuals to create and share personalized maps. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, MapJam's platform allows users to customize maps by dragging markers to specific locations, selecting templates, and adding relevant information such as directions and opening hours. These maps can be easily shared through various channels, including SMS, email, social media, and print advertisements. Additionally, MapJam provides developers and enterprises with vector maps compatible with popular open-source projects, enhancing the functionality and versatility of its offerings.
ON is a software company that specializes in a conversational AI platform designed to improve customer engagement and align with business objectives. The platform allows for seamless integration with customer relationship management (CRM) systems, e-commerce platforms, and various other tools through a low-code approach. This enables businesses to efficiently implement generative AI-driven chat experiences, facilitating real-time interactions and enhancing overall customer satisfaction. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, California, ON is committed to helping organizations leverage advanced technology to meet their operational needs.
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.
Coffee Meets Bagel
Series A in 2015
Coffee Meets Bagel, Inc., founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, operates a curated online dating platform designed to facilitate meaningful connections. Launched in 2012, the service empowers women by allowing them to decide whom they wish to engage with among men who have expressed interest, thereby creating a more controlled dating experience. This approach aims to address the frustrations often associated with mobile dating, which can lead to superficial interactions and ghosting. By focusing on quality over quantity, Coffee Meets Bagel emphasizes the importance of serious relationships and encourages singles, particularly women, to invest their time and energy in potential partners who are genuinely interested in building lasting connections. The platform has successfully facilitated over one million dates and aims to inspire users to feel positive about their dating experiences.
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, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing an advanced AI platform focused on creating intelligent conversational interfaces for applications and devices. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company enhances user interaction through voice interfaces and language-understanding capabilities, allowing users to engage with music, video content, weather updates, and connected home devices. MindMeld's platform employs machine learning to facilitate natural interactions with voice and chat assistants, enabling users to efficiently access and navigate information. In December 2015, the company rebranded from its original name, Expect Labs, Inc., and operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems, Inc. since May 2017.
AreaMetrics
Seed Round in 2014
AreaMetrics is a data analytics company based in Honolulu, Hawaii, focused on providing tools that facilitate data-driven decision-making for businesses in sectors such as restaurants, retail, travel, and services. The company's platform aggregates customer information and identifies significant trends and behaviors, enabling businesses to attract, engage, and retain customers effectively. AreaMetrics specializes in geo-location data, harnessing a network of in-store sensors to analyze offline foot traffic and deliver valuable insights for marketers and brands. By leveraging millions of application users, the platform offers access to accurate location data and key performance indicators, such as retention rates and customer demographics, which assist businesses in refining their marketing strategies and driving growth. In January 2020, AreaMetrics was acquired by Point Inside.
Vastrm
Debt Financing in 2014
Vastrm, Inc. specializes in made-to-order sportswear for men, offering a diverse range of custom apparel including hoodies, track jackets, mock neck pullovers, tailored polos, shirts, T-shirts, and lightweight layering pieces. Founded in 2010 and based in Burlingame, California, the company caters to both individual customers and retailers through its online platform, which allows for personalized selections in fabric, color, and detailing. Vastrm emphasizes providing a perfect fit for various body types, enabling customers to create self-curated clothing options. Additionally, the company offers a home try-on program and private-label services for retailers, enhancing the shopping experience and expanding its market reach.
MapJam, Inc. is a company that operates a web and mobile map publishing platform, enabling businesses, organizations, and individuals to create and share personalized maps. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, MapJam's platform allows users to customize maps by dragging markers to specific locations, selecting templates, and adding relevant information such as directions and opening hours. These maps can be easily shared through various channels, including SMS, email, social media, and print advertisements. Additionally, MapJam provides developers and enterprises with vector maps compatible with popular open-source projects, enhancing the functionality and versatility of its offerings.
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 creating customized, high-quality training data for various applications. Founded in 2007 and based in San Francisco, the platform transforms text, image, audio, and video data to support a wide range of use cases, including autonomous vehicles, natural language processing, intelligent chatbots, and computer vision. It employs machine learning-assisted annotation solutions to produce training data at enterprise scale, having generated over 10 billion training data labels to power real-world AI applications. Figure Eight serves diverse industries such as automotive, healthcare, finance, and technology, facilitating tasks like video object tracking, sentiment analysis, and document transcription. The platform's capabilities enable data science teams to enhance the performance of their models in practical scenarios.
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.
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.
PredictionIO
Seed Round in 2014
PredictionIO is an open-source machine learning server designed for software developers and data engineers to create predictive features, including personalization, recommendations, and content discovery. The platform simplifies the integration of these features into web and mobile applications through a straightforward set of APIs. This allows developers to implement functionalities similar to product recommendations seen on platforms like Amazon or news recommendations akin to those on Flipboard with minimal coding effort. By providing these capabilities, PredictionIO enables the development of more intelligent applications that enhance user experience through tailored content.
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, who aimed to transform the floral industry through a modern approach to flower sourcing and delivery. Based in Marina Del Rey, California, The Bouqs Company offers a variety of bouquets and flowers for occasions such as weddings, events, and business services. The company emphasizes sustainability by sourcing flowers directly from eco-friendly farms around the world, connecting these producers to consumers while eliminating traditional supply chain overhead costs. This model not only enhances product quality but also redefines the purchasing experience for customers and the economic dynamics for producers.
Plumzi, Inc. is a provider of a story-driven entertainment technology platform designed for tablets and smartphones. Founded in 2012 and based in Redwood City, California, Plumzi enables children to engage with characters and influence the narrative through interactive features such as touch, voice, and tilt. The platform facilitates studios and creators in authoring and streaming appisodes, a novel form of interactive entertainment that can be experienced on various devices, including tablets, smartphones, smart TVs, and virtual reality headsets.
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, Inc. specializes in developing 3D body scanning technology for fitness and wellness facilities globally. The company offers the Fit3D ProScanner, which captures a comprehensive 3D, 360° image of the human body, extracting key measurements that help users monitor their fitness progress. Alongside the scanning hardware, Fit3D provides a web platform that stores scan data, allowing users to compare measurements over time. Since its incorporation in 2012 and based in Redwood City, California, Fit3D has successfully deployed its patented scanners across various sectors including fitness, wellness, and weight loss, accumulating over 1.6 million scans. Additionally, the company's software includes features such as body shape wellness scoring, cloud reporting, and posture analysis, enabling users to assess their health metrics effectively.
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, Inc. operates a platform that facilitates the creation of visual content by connecting clients with a network of over 1,000 certified creative professionals, including designers, writers, and developers. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, the company offers a wide array of services, including animated videos, motion graphics, presentations, infographics, social media content, and microsite development. Visually serves a diverse clientele across various industries, such as consumer goods, education, healthcare, technology, and nonprofit sectors. The platform allows clients to collaborate easily with their creative teams, providing a high degree of creative control and support throughout the content development process. Formerly known as GraphCast, Inc., Visually has positioned itself as a reliable partner for businesses seeking to produce engaging and visually appealing content efficiently and cost-effectively.
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, who aimed to transform the floral industry through a modern approach to flower sourcing and delivery. Based in Marina Del Rey, California, The Bouqs Company offers a variety of bouquets and flowers for occasions such as weddings, events, and business services. The company emphasizes sustainability by sourcing flowers directly from eco-friendly farms around the world, connecting these producers to consumers while eliminating traditional supply chain overhead costs. This model not only enhances product quality but also redefines the purchasing experience for customers and the economic dynamics for producers.
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, Inc. specializes in made-to-order sportswear for men, offering a diverse range of custom apparel including hoodies, track jackets, mock neck pullovers, tailored polos, shirts, T-shirts, and lightweight layering pieces. Founded in 2010 and based in Burlingame, California, the company caters to both individual customers and retailers through its online platform, which allows for personalized selections in fabric, color, and detailing. Vastrm emphasizes providing a perfect fit for various body types, enabling customers to create self-curated clothing options. Additionally, the company offers a home try-on program and private-label services for retailers, enhancing the shopping experience and expanding its market reach.
PicCollage
Seed Round in 2013
PicCollage is a mobile application that allows users to create freeform collages by combining images, text, and stickers. The app enables users to search the internet for photos, videos, and other images directly within the platform, facilitating the creation of unique visual content. Users can enhance their collages with captions, stickers, and special effects, making it easy to share their creations with friends. Founded by a team of passionate developers and designers, PicCollage is headquartered in San Francisco, with an additional office in Taipei. The company has garnered support from notable investors, including Floodgate Fund, Freestyle Capital, Quest Venture Partners, and 500 Startups.
Cardinal Blue Software
Seed Round in 2013
Cardinal Blue Software, Inc. specializes in creating social applications, primarily known for its flagship product, PicCollage, a popular photo collage app available on iOS, Android, and Windows 10. This application allows users to create free-form collages from their mobile photos and easily share them with friends and family through social media or print products. Cardinal Blue has previously developed other social applications, including Tribute Balloon and Friend Stock, which attracted millions of daily active users on the Facebook platform. Founded in 2009, the company is headquartered in Mountain View, California, with additional operations in Taipei, Taiwan. It has garnered investment from notable firms such as Floodgate, Freestyle Capital, and 500 Startups, and is recognized for its development expertise in Ruby on Rails.
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, who aimed to transform the floral industry through a modern approach to flower sourcing and delivery. Based in Marina Del Rey, California, The Bouqs Company offers a variety of bouquets and flowers for occasions such as weddings, events, and business services. The company emphasizes sustainability by sourcing flowers directly from eco-friendly farms around the world, connecting these producers to consumers while eliminating traditional supply chain overhead costs. This model not only enhances product quality but also redefines the purchasing experience for customers and the economic dynamics for producers.
App.io is a mobile application testing and marketing platform that enables users to stream mobile applications from the cloud to any device without the need for downloads or custom code. Founded in 2012 and based in Melbourne, Australia, with additional offices in San Francisco, App.io facilitates seamless access to mobile apps for customers, allowing them to experience applications directly through their browsers. This service is particularly beneficial for customer support teams, as it provides on-demand access to apps for troubleshooting. Additionally, the platform supports sales and marketing efforts by making it easy for potential customers to engage with applications without cumbersome setup processes. App.io also aids developers and agencies in sharing test builds and showcasing app iterations efficiently, streamlining the quality assurance process for both internal and external teams. The company was formerly known as Kickfolio Pty. Ltd. before rebranding in May 2013.
Retailigence
Series B in 2013
Retailigence Corporation operates an online-to-offline marketing platform that enhances in-store product sales through innovative technology. The company offers a software-as-a-service (SAAS) solution that utilizes machine learning for various applications, including store clustering, assortment optimization, in-store monitoring, and customer segmentation. Its adPOP Engine provides a seamless application programming interface that integrates data into programmatic advertising, enabling location-based user experiences across mobile and digital advertising channels. Additionally, Retailigence delivers a mobile application that displays local store-level product availability and serves as a central data distribution point for retailers, brands, and marketing solutions. The company caters to various clients, including advertising solutions providers, application developers, agencies, and brick-and-mortar stores in the United States. Founded in 2009 and based in Redwood City, California, Retailigence operates as a subsidiary of ShopAdvisor, Inc. after 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 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 focused on creating intelligent conversational interfaces for applications and devices. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company enhances user interaction through voice interfaces and language-understanding capabilities, allowing users to engage with music, video content, weather updates, and connected home devices. MindMeld's platform employs machine learning to facilitate natural interactions with voice and chat assistants, enabling users to efficiently access and navigate information. In December 2015, the company rebranded from its original name, Expect Labs, Inc., and operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems, Inc. since 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, ensuring quality care for dogs while their owners are away. The service offers various options, including dog boarding, pet sitting, dog daycare, and dog walking. Each reservation includes comprehensive pet insurance, covering up to $25,000 in veterinary bills, along with 24/7 customer support and daily photo updates, allowing pet owners to stay connected with their pets. With a focus on safety, convenience, and affordability, DogVacay aims to provide a loving environment for dogs, often at prices that are significantly lower than traditional kennels, while garnering thousands of positive reviews from satisfied customers.
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 Inc. operates a Mobile Content Engagement Platform designed to facilitate content access and sharing across enterprises. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with an additional office in Bengaluru, India, the platform enables marketers to effectively distribute information to mobile devices in real-time. It empowers sales and partner teams to engage with buyers by delivering the right content at the right time through mobile applications and microsites, which are compatible with mobile, tablet, and desktop devices. Genwi's solutions allow organizations to curate, manage, and optimize their content efficiently, enhancing communication with customers, partners, and employees. As of April 2016, Genwi operates as a subsidiary of Persistent Systems, Inc.
Retailigence
Series A in 2011
Retailigence Corporation operates an online-to-offline marketing platform that enhances in-store product sales through innovative technology. The company offers a software-as-a-service (SAAS) solution that utilizes machine learning for various applications, including store clustering, assortment optimization, in-store monitoring, and customer segmentation. Its adPOP Engine provides a seamless application programming interface that integrates data into programmatic advertising, enabling location-based user experiences across mobile and digital advertising channels. Additionally, Retailigence delivers a mobile application that displays local store-level product availability and serves as a central data distribution point for retailers, brands, and marketing solutions. The company caters to various clients, including advertising solutions providers, application developers, agencies, and brick-and-mortar stores in the United States. Founded in 2009 and based in Redwood City, California, Retailigence operates as a subsidiary of ShopAdvisor, Inc. after 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 is an online messenger and mobile live video streaming platform that allows users to exchange video messages both individually and in groups. Launched in 2008, Qik has grown to support millions of users across more than 160 countries and is compatible with over 140 smartphone models, including iPhone, Android, Symbian, Blackberry, and Windows Mobile. The platform enables users to capture and share special moments instantly through features like video calling, video sharing, and video messaging, while also providing options to sync and save videos online and on desktops. Founded by Ramu Sunkara, Bhaskar Roy, and Nikolay Abkairov, the company is based in Redwood City, California, with an additional office in Zelenograd, Russia. In 2011, Qik was acquired by Skype Technologies, further enhancing its presence in the video communication space.
Crowdbooster
Seed Round in 2011
Crowdbooster is an internet company that specializes in social analytics software aimed at enhancing social media marketing efforts. The platform enables advertisers and content creators to effectively transact in sponsored content while providing tools to measure and optimize their social media strategies. By offering insights into the best times to share content and the most effective audiences to engage, Crowdbooster helps marketers make informed decisions to improve their outreach and overall effectiveness in the digital landscape.
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 operates an online-to-offline marketing platform that enhances in-store product sales through innovative technology. The company offers a software-as-a-service (SAAS) solution that utilizes machine learning for various applications, including store clustering, assortment optimization, in-store monitoring, and customer segmentation. Its adPOP Engine provides a seamless application programming interface that integrates data into programmatic advertising, enabling location-based user experiences across mobile and digital advertising channels. Additionally, Retailigence delivers a mobile application that displays local store-level product availability and serves as a central data distribution point for retailers, brands, and marketing solutions. The company caters to various clients, including advertising solutions providers, application developers, agencies, and brick-and-mortar stores in the United States. Founded in 2009 and based in Redwood City, California, Retailigence operates as a subsidiary of ShopAdvisor, Inc. after a strategic partnership with Gimbal, Inc.
Fast Society
Seed Round in 2010
Fast Society, Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2009 that specializes in a group messaging, calling, and geo-location application designed to enhance communication among friends during social events. The application combines features such as group text messaging, conference calling, voice messaging, location sharing, and photo sharing in a user-friendly interface. It is available on both iPhone and Android devices, while also allowing participation via SMS for users with any cell phone. Fast Society aims to facilitate seamless interaction and coordination among friends during concerts, trips, and other gatherings.
Genwi Inc. operates a Mobile Content Engagement Platform designed to facilitate content access and sharing across enterprises. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with an additional office in Bengaluru, India, the platform enables marketers to effectively distribute information to mobile devices in real-time. It empowers sales and partner teams to engage with buyers by delivering the right content at the right time through mobile applications and microsites, which are compatible with mobile, tablet, and desktop devices. Genwi's solutions allow organizations to curate, manage, and optimize their content efficiently, enhancing communication with customers, partners, and employees. As of April 2016, Genwi operates as a subsidiary of Persistent Systems, Inc.
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.
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 creating customized, high-quality training data for various applications. Founded in 2007 and based in San Francisco, the platform transforms text, image, audio, and video data to support a wide range of use cases, including autonomous vehicles, natural language processing, intelligent chatbots, and computer vision. It employs machine learning-assisted annotation solutions to produce training data at enterprise scale, having generated over 10 billion training data labels to power real-world AI applications. Figure Eight serves diverse industries such as automotive, healthcare, finance, and technology, facilitating tasks like video object tracking, sentiment analysis, and document transcription. The platform's capabilities enable data science teams to enhance the performance of their models in practical scenarios.
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.
500friends
Seed Round in 2009
500friends is a provider of loyalty marketing solutions, catering to over 40 brands from the Internet Retailer 1,000 list. The company specializes in customer retention through its LoyaltyPlus platform, which allows e-commerce retailers to track, reward, and recognize important customer behaviors. 500friends is supported by notable institutional investors, enhancing its credibility in the market.