Red Sea Ventures

Red Sea Ventures is a New York-based venture capital firm established in 2011 that focuses on investing in early-stage technology-enabled companies. The firm targets businesses that are poised to transform industries and enhance consumer experiences, with a particular interest in sectors such as next-generation commerce, the future of work, future living solutions, and consumer health. Red Sea Ventures aims to support passionate founders who are developing innovative solutions to significant challenges, fostering growth and development in promising startups.

Scott Birnbaum

Founder and Managing Partner

Ken Lau

Investor

93 past transactions

Pylon

Series A in 2023
Pylon is a financial planner company that tracks, plan, and share your finances in one place. It was founded in 2021 and is located in McLean, Virginia.

Hang

Series A in 2022
Agora, Inc. is a provider of Real-Time Engagement Platform-as-a-Service (RTE-PaaS) that enables developers to incorporate real-time video, voice, and messaging capabilities into their applications. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Shanghai, the company offers a range of enterprise-grade products, including features for live interactive video and audio streaming, real-time messaging, and recording. Agora's solutions cater to various sectors such as social media, education, entertainment, gaming, healthcare, and financial services. The company operates a Software-Defined Real-Time Network, enhancing the delivery of its services across the globe. Additionally, Agora Lab, founded in 2014 and based in Palo Alto, California, focuses on developing real-time communication solutions, particularly in gaming and social networking. The Agora platform is recognized for its reliability and scalability, making it a widely adopted choice for organizations seeking efficient communication solutions.

Tango

Series A in 2022
Tango is a digital software developer focused on simplifying work process documentation. Its platform automatically captures users' actions on their computer screens, generating interactive guides that facilitate knowledge sharing and enhance task completion efficiency. By providing a Chrome Extension that captures workflow best practices in real-time, Tango enables teams to learn from top performers and streamline onboarding processes for new hires. This approach allows organizations to improve their internal training methods without the need for traditional written instructions or training videos.

Sundays

Series A in 2022
Sundays for Dogs, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in the manufacture and online retail of dog food. Founded in 2017 by Tory Waxman and Michael Waxman, the company employs a unique air-drying method to produce its dog food, which gently dehydrates ingredients to preserve their nutrients and flavor while effectively eliminating germs. This approach allows customers to purchase high-quality dog food conveniently through the company's online platform, ensuring home delivery for added convenience.

Shares

Series A in 2022
Developer of an investment application designed to make investing in shares a social activity. The company's platform is a consumer mobile application and social-first platform for retail investors, designed with user experience and community in mind, giving no-minimum, no-fee access to various stocks where new investors, can network and learn from friends and experts as a community, enabling investors to discuss investments and make investment hassle-free.

Clarasight

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Clarasight operates a sustainability analytics platform designed to help organizations analyze, forecast, and implement effective carbon emissions reduction strategies. The platform integrates with various existing software systems and utilizes artificial intelligence to generate actionable insights and recommendations for sustainability initiatives. By providing dynamic carbon planning and real-time analysis, Clarasight enables companies to set and track sustainability goals at both team and individual levels. This approach empowers organizations to embed sustainability into their operations and support their journey toward achieving Net Zero emissions.

Accrue Savings

Series A in 2022
Accrue Savings is an online savings platform designed to assist customers in planning and saving for future purchases. The platform offers merchant-embedded savings accounts that allow users to set aside money for specific items while earning cash rewards. This approach not only encourages responsible saving but also enhances the shopping experience by providing incentives directly linked to customer savings goals. By collaborating with various brands, Accrue Savings enables shoppers to receive cash rewards as they work towards their desired purchases, promoting a more strategic approach to managing everyday expenses.

Dorsia

Seed Round in 2022
Dorsia is the # 1 clinic in cosmetic surgery and medicine in Spain. We have 84 clinics throughout Spain and Andorra and we continue to grow because you ask us to. We like to fulfill your wishes for improvement and we advocate for a Responsible Beauty.

Accrue Savings

Seed Round in 2021
Accrue Savings is an online savings platform designed to assist customers in planning and saving for future purchases. The platform offers merchant-embedded savings accounts that allow users to set aside money for specific items while earning cash rewards. This approach not only encourages responsible saving but also enhances the shopping experience by providing incentives directly linked to customer savings goals. By collaborating with various brands, Accrue Savings enables shoppers to receive cash rewards as they work towards their desired purchases, promoting a more strategic approach to managing everyday expenses.

Sauce

Seed Round in 2021
Operator of a market data analysis platform intended for restaurants to boost their sales on online platforms. The company's platform monitors orders and market data from delivery platforms and offers price adjustments that can result in increased sales, enabling restaurants to boost their restaurant delivery revenue and profits.

Violet

Series A in 2021
Violet.io, Inc. designs and develops an application programming (API) interface for e-commerce sector. Its platform Commerce Graph provides products API, carts API and orders API. Violet connects merchants looking for new distribution channels with the developers who are building them and integrates with other platforms. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Seattle, Washington.

Beacon

Series B in 2021
Beacon Technologies Ltd. is a London-based company that specializes in freight forwarding and supply chain financing services. The firm offers a comprehensive platform that facilitates global ocean, air, and truck freight forwarding, providing clients with real-time data on cargo deliveries. Additionally, Beacon features a marketplace that allows users to access information on international shipping costs. The company also provides credit facilities to help businesses manage payments to suppliers, covering international and local expenses, as well as deferred freight, VAT, and duty costs. Established in 2018 and formerly known as Global Technology Holdings Ltd., Beacon has positioned itself as a key player in the logistics and supply chain finance sector.

Silvertree

Seed Round in 2021
Silvertree is on a mission to empower the world’s aging population. We are developing next-gen wearable technology that provides the right form of safety and connection for active older adults. Aging is a personal experience, yet aging with dignity and independence so often includes the caring involvement of family and loved ones. That is why we are designing a stylish, wrist-worn wearable that is built for safety and deeply rooted in human connection, across generations. We aim to be the consumer brand associated with vitality, style, and independence for the growing population of fifty-five million Americans ages sixty-five and beyond.

Solo

Seed Round in 2021
Solo is an innovative platform designed to support app-based gig workers by addressing the challenges of pay instability and professional uncertainty in the gig economy. With over 60 million individuals engaged in gig work, Solo leverages data analytics to offer insights and tools that help workers optimize their time and manage multiple jobs effectively. The platform provides city-level pay and performance benchmarks, including hour-by-hour earnings predictions, and ensures transparency in market pay rates. Additionally, Solo offers services that help workers bridge income gaps when earnings fall short, empowering them to achieve greater financial stability and reach their personal financial goals.

Solo

Seed Round in 2021
Solo is an innovative platform designed to support app-based gig workers by addressing the challenges of pay instability and professional uncertainty in the gig economy. With over 60 million individuals engaged in gig work, Solo leverages data analytics to offer insights and tools that help workers optimize their time and manage multiple jobs effectively. The platform provides city-level pay and performance benchmarks, including hour-by-hour earnings predictions, and ensures transparency in market pay rates. Additionally, Solo offers services that help workers bridge income gaps when earnings fall short, empowering them to achieve greater financial stability and reach their personal financial goals.

Shares

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of an investment application designed to make investing in shares a social activity. The company's platform is a consumer mobile application and social-first platform for retail investors, designed with user experience and community in mind, giving no-minimum, no-fee access to various stocks where new investors, can network and learn from friends and experts as a community, enabling investors to discuss investments and make investment hassle-free.

Tango

Seed Round in 2021
Tango is a digital software developer focused on simplifying work process documentation. Its platform automatically captures users' actions on their computer screens, generating interactive guides that facilitate knowledge sharing and enhance task completion efficiency. By providing a Chrome Extension that captures workflow best practices in real-time, Tango enables teams to learn from top performers and streamline onboarding processes for new hires. This approach allows organizations to improve their internal training methods without the need for traditional written instructions or training videos.

Tango

Seed Round in 2021
Tango is a digital software developer focused on simplifying work process documentation. Its platform automatically captures users' actions on their computer screens, generating interactive guides that facilitate knowledge sharing and enhance task completion efficiency. By providing a Chrome Extension that captures workflow best practices in real-time, Tango enables teams to learn from top performers and streamline onboarding processes for new hires. This approach allows organizations to improve their internal training methods without the need for traditional written instructions or training videos.

ByHeart

Series B in 2021
ByHeart, Inc. is an infant nutrition company that develops a range of nutritional food products for infants and babies, focusing on immune, microbiome, cognitive, and digestive health. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, the company operates facilities in Pennsylvania. ByHeart emphasizes the use of hand-picked ingredients and small-batch blending to create formulas that reflect the latest in nutrition science and breastmilk research. Their products are designed to support babies' health and provide parents with peace of mind, offering choices that help establish a strong foundation for future well-being.

Flymachine

Venture Round in 2021
Operator of a digital entertainment platform intended to deliver an immersive social experience. The company specializes in creating a virtual venue as a medium of art and acts as a social meeting place as well as gives creative control of the performances, enabling viewers with a customizable experience and thrill they want to enjoy during live events.

Novo

Series A in 2021
Novo Platform Inc. is a modern banking platform that develops applications designed to integrate banking activities for businesses. Founded in 2016 and based in New York, the company provides users with tools to receive analytical insights and alerts related to fraudulent activities in their banking data. Novo partners with a network of FDIC-insured community banks, enabling it to offer banking products directly to consumers while emphasizing transparency and user experience. Initially focusing on depository banking products, Novo plans to expand into more profitable segments as it grows.

Genies

Series B in 2021
Genies, Inc. is a mobile application company based in Venice, California, that specializes in the creation of personalized digital avatars. Founded in 2017, Genies allows users to design their own avatars with a wide range of clothing and facial options, enabling them to express their identity in social media and messaging platforms. The company also offers an Avatar Agency and SDK, facilitating the integration of avatars into various aspects of culture and commerce. In addition to avatar creation, Genies develops a social sharing application targeted at college students, allowing them to share experiences and engage with brands. This platform enables students to earn recognition through snaps (likes) from peers and redeem them for rewards, while brands can connect with this desirable demographic. Genies aims to enhance user engagement and provide brands with opportunities to sell exclusive digital goods through their interactive avatar experiences.

Genies

Series B in 2021
Genies, Inc. is a mobile application company based in Venice, California, that specializes in the creation of personalized digital avatars. Founded in 2017, Genies allows users to design their own avatars with a wide range of clothing and facial options, enabling them to express their identity in social media and messaging platforms. The company also offers an Avatar Agency and SDK, facilitating the integration of avatars into various aspects of culture and commerce. In addition to avatar creation, Genies develops a social sharing application targeted at college students, allowing them to share experiences and engage with brands. This platform enables students to earn recognition through snaps (likes) from peers and redeem them for rewards, while brands can connect with this desirable demographic. Genies aims to enhance user engagement and provide brands with opportunities to sell exclusive digital goods through their interactive avatar experiences.

Table22

Seed Round in 2021
Operator of a digital hospitality platform intended to help restaurants, chefs, and brands to reach their customers. The company's platform helps food lovers to support and experience their favorite restaurants and also avails new offers for them like collaboration dinners, new menu items, and access to special cellar wines, enabling customers to enjoy local food and owners to build stable recurring revenues for their businesses.

Geneva

Venture Round in 2021
Geneva is an early-stage startup based in New York City that offers a comprehensive group chat application designed to facilitate community building. The app allows users to engage in real-time conversations through text, voice, and video, while also providing features such as private chat rooms, event invitations, and flexible polls. Users can create a dedicated space for their group, known as a Home, and set up various rooms for different discussion topics. With additional functionalities like configurable notifications, replies, reactions, and the ability to share photos and GIFs, Geneva enhances social interaction and feedback among its users. The company was founded by Justin Hauser.

Silvertree

Seed Round in 2020
Silvertree is on a mission to empower the world’s aging population. We are developing next-gen wearable technology that provides the right form of safety and connection for active older adults. Aging is a personal experience, yet aging with dignity and independence so often includes the caring involvement of family and loved ones. That is why we are designing a stylish, wrist-worn wearable that is built for safety and deeply rooted in human connection, across generations. We aim to be the consumer brand associated with vitality, style, and independence for the growing population of fifty-five million Americans ages sixty-five and beyond.

Coa

Seed Round in 2020
Coa offers mental health and emotional fitness services. The company offers mental health and emotionally fit leadership programs for businesses. It also offers training and workshops online through its mobile application. Coa was founded in 2017 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Air

Series A in 2020
Air brings your content and collaborators together in a space designed for visual work. By giving your team back those hours previously lost each day on menial tasks, Air not only fundamentally changes team efficiency, but also enables more moments of creativity. Air was designed by creators for creators with the hopes of getting more people involved in your brand experience.

Monument

Seed Round in 2020
Monument, Inc. is an online platform focused on alcohol addiction treatment, connecting patients with healthcare professionals through telehealth services. Founded in 2019 and based in New York, the platform provides a range of services, including virtual video therapy, community support, and physician-prescribed medications. Treatment plans are personalized to align with members' goals and lifestyles, ensuring an affordable and customized approach to recovery. Users can participate in hour-long video sessions, engage in therapist-moderated support groups, and access an anonymous community of peers. Monument aims to address alcohol addiction as a medical issue through a fully online solution, facilitating communication and support for those seeking to change their relationship with alcohol.

Clyde

Series A in 2020
Clyde Technologies, Inc. is an insurance technology company that provides a platform enabling businesses to offer extended warranties and accident protection to their customers. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, Clyde's platform allows retailers, regardless of size, to seamlessly deliver product protection plans to consumers during the shopping experience. By managing the entire process from purchase to claim resolution, Clyde enhances the customer experience and fosters a direct relationship between retailers and their clients. The platform connects businesses with a network of insurance providers, facilitating the acquisition of protection plans. This approach not only increases revenue for retailers but also lowers program maintenance costs and enhances customer loyalty.

ByHeart

Series A in 2020
ByHeart, Inc. is an infant nutrition company that develops a range of nutritional food products for infants and babies, focusing on immune, microbiome, cognitive, and digestive health. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, the company operates facilities in Pennsylvania. ByHeart emphasizes the use of hand-picked ingredients and small-batch blending to create formulas that reflect the latest in nutrition science and breastmilk research. Their products are designed to support babies' health and provide parents with peace of mind, offering choices that help establish a strong foundation for future well-being.

Air

Seed Round in 2019
Air brings your content and collaborators together in a space designed for visual work. By giving your team back those hours previously lost each day on menial tasks, Air not only fundamentally changes team efficiency, but also enables more moments of creativity. Air was designed by creators for creators with the hopes of getting more people involved in your brand experience.

Spaw

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Pet Grooming

MyVillage

Seed Round in 2019
MyVillage is an early childhood development start-up focused on creating a childcare system that benefits parents, care providers, and children. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Bozeman, Montana, the company aims to establish a high-quality, nationally standardized network of family home childcare. MyVillage provides early childhood education services for children ages 0-5, emphasizing outstanding education in nurturing home environments. The company offers essential tools and support for early education providers, including accounting, marketing, and scheduling resources, to facilitate the launch and operation of childcare programs. By bringing families and educators together, MyVillage seeks to reinvent home-based care and ensure that children receive the best possible start in their formative years.

Beacon

Seed Round in 2019
Beacon Technologies Ltd. is a London-based company that specializes in freight forwarding and supply chain financing services. The firm offers a comprehensive platform that facilitates global ocean, air, and truck freight forwarding, providing clients with real-time data on cargo deliveries. Additionally, Beacon features a marketplace that allows users to access information on international shipping costs. The company also provides credit facilities to help businesses manage payments to suppliers, covering international and local expenses, as well as deferred freight, VAT, and duty costs. Established in 2018 and formerly known as Global Technology Holdings Ltd., Beacon has positioned itself as a key player in the logistics and supply chain finance sector.

Novo

Seed Round in 2019
Novo Platform Inc. is a modern banking platform that develops applications designed to integrate banking activities for businesses. Founded in 2016 and based in New York, the company provides users with tools to receive analytical insights and alerts related to fraudulent activities in their banking data. Novo partners with a network of FDIC-insured community banks, enabling it to offer banking products directly to consumers while emphasizing transparency and user experience. Initially focusing on depository banking products, Novo plans to expand into more profitable segments as it grows.

By HumanKind

Seed Round in 2019
By Humankind, Inc. is a New York-based company that develops and manufactures natural personal care products with a focus on sustainability. Founded in 2017, the brand offers a range of items, including deodorants, mouthwash tablets, and shampoo bars, designed to reduce single-use plastic waste by 90 percent or more compared to traditional products. By Humankind emphasizes a refillable model that allows consumers to minimize their environmental impact while enjoying clean-ingredient solutions. The company utilizes eco-friendly materials, such as hyaluronic acid, and packages its products in reused plastics. By Humankind aims to create a community-driven approach to personal care, measuring the collective environmental impact of its users over time.

Clyde

Seed Round in 2018
Clyde Technologies, Inc. is an insurance technology company that provides a platform enabling businesses to offer extended warranties and accident protection to their customers. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, Clyde's platform allows retailers, regardless of size, to seamlessly deliver product protection plans to consumers during the shopping experience. By managing the entire process from purchase to claim resolution, Clyde enhances the customer experience and fosters a direct relationship between retailers and their clients. The platform connects businesses with a network of insurance providers, facilitating the acquisition of protection plans. This approach not only increases revenue for retailers but also lowers program maintenance costs and enhances customer loyalty.

LoftSmart

Series A in 2018
LoftSmart, Inc. operates an online platform that enables users to search for apartments. The company is based in New York, New York.

wthn

Seed Round in 2018
WTHN LLC is a natural wellness brand based in New York, founded in 2017. The company specializes in acupuncture, herbal remedies, and cupping therapy, aiming to make these traditional healing practices accessible to a broader audience. WTHN focuses on educating clients about the benefits of natural healing and is dedicated to helping individuals achieve physical and mental well-being. By combining ancient medicine with modern science, WTHN offers restorative wellness therapies that enable clients to alleviate stress, detoxify, and promote overall health. The brand's mission is to support individuals in leading happier and healthier lives through its comprehensive approach to natural wellness.

Universal Standard

Series A in 2018
Universal Standard Inc. is a New York-based fashion brand established in 2015, specializing in clothing and accessories for women sizes 10-28. The company aims to revolutionize the fashion industry for this demographic by offering modern, elevated essentials across various categories, including athleisure, blazers, denim, dresses, loungewear, outerwear, pants, skirts, suiting, sweatshirts, tees, and tops. Universal Standard sells its products through both physical retail stores and an online platform, ensuring accessibility to a diverse range of stylish and functional apparel that was previously lacking in the market for larger sizes.

Convoy

Series B in 2017
Convoy, Inc. operates an online marketplace that provides digital freight network services, facilitating the transportation of goods across the United States. Founded in 2015 and based in Seattle, Washington, the company allows users to book local and regional trucks on demand, accommodating loads ranging from a single pallet to full truckloads. Convoy's platform includes features such as instant quotations, online booking, automated loading suggestions, and real-time shipment tracking, enhancing operational efficiency for shippers. The company aims to address inefficiencies in the trucking industry, which faces significant carbon waste from empty trucks, by leveraging technology and data. Convoy collaborates with major clients, including Fortune 500 companies, to lower logistics costs and meet sustainability goals while improving earnings for drivers.

SkySafe

Series A in 2017
SkySafe, Inc. is a San Diego-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in airspace security through the development of anti-drone devices. These systems utilize radio waves to take control of unauthorized drones, safely landing them while providing real-time notifications and detailed event history. By employing advanced radio technology and deep threat analysis, SkySafe enables clients to detect and manage malicious drone activity, thereby enhancing security for various environments. The team comprises experts from prestigious institutions including MIT and UC San Diego, as well as the Air Force Research Lab, all dedicated to creating safe airspaces amidst the growing landscape of drone innovation.

Prose

Seed Round in 2017
Prose is a custom hair care brand that offers consumers freshly-made products to meet their unique hair and scalp needs. Consumers take a holistic consultation about their hair type and texture, lifestyle habits, environmental exposure (pollution, UV, humidity, hard water and wind) and even diet and stress levels. Each custom formula also accounts for personal preferences, whether they are vegan, gluten or opt for fragrance-free, and is made-to-order in their NYC lab. Prose is available nationwide via prose.com and through select stylists.

Universal Standard

Seed Round in 2017
Universal Standard Inc. is a New York-based fashion brand established in 2015, specializing in clothing and accessories for women sizes 10-28. The company aims to revolutionize the fashion industry for this demographic by offering modern, elevated essentials across various categories, including athleisure, blazers, denim, dresses, loungewear, outerwear, pants, skirts, suiting, sweatshirts, tees, and tops. Universal Standard sells its products through both physical retail stores and an online platform, ensuring accessibility to a diverse range of stylish and functional apparel that was previously lacking in the market for larger sizes.

Universal Standard

Seed Round in 2017
Universal Standard Inc. is a New York-based fashion brand established in 2015, specializing in clothing and accessories for women sizes 10-28. The company aims to revolutionize the fashion industry for this demographic by offering modern, elevated essentials across various categories, including athleisure, blazers, denim, dresses, loungewear, outerwear, pants, skirts, suiting, sweatshirts, tees, and tops. Universal Standard sells its products through both physical retail stores and an online platform, ensuring accessibility to a diverse range of stylish and functional apparel that was previously lacking in the market for larger sizes.

Casetext

Series B in 2017
Casetext, Inc. is an automated legal research company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2013. It develops an AI-powered research platform designed for lawyers and legal firms to enhance their information services. The company offers CARA, an advanced research assistant that utilizes artificial intelligence to analyze uploaded documents and perform algorithmic queries on its extensive legal database. This technology enables users to quickly find relevant cases, including those that may be overlooked through traditional search methods. Casetext has gained widespread adoption across the legal market, from large law firms to solo practitioners, thanks to its innovative approach that combines conventional search capabilities with contextual analysis. Founded by former litigators and data scientists, Casetext aims to streamline legal research, making it more efficient and accessible.

Fabric Technologies

Seed Round in 2017
Fabric Technologies, Inc. is a Brooklyn-based company that specializes in providing life insurance solutions aimed at helping families secure their financial futures. Founded in 2015, it offers affordable term life insurance, along with essential services such as last will and testament preparation and tools for organizing family finances. The company prioritizes simplifying the life insurance process, making it more accessible for new parents. Through its subsidiary, Fabric Insurance Agency, LLC, the company also offers services including life insurance, health insurance, and accidental death coverage. Their flagship products include Fabric Instant, an accidental death insurance policy, and Fabric Premium, a term life insurance policy that covers deaths resulting from both accidents and illnesses. Overall, Fabric Technologies strives to create a smarter, user-friendly approach to insurance for families across the United States.

Buster

Venture Round in 2016
Buster is an online booking platform that simplifies the process of arranging private group transportation, allowing customers to easily discover, compare, and book services for buses, vans, and limousines. Established in 2012 and based in New York, Buster serves as both a marketplace and a customer relationship management tool, connecting users with transportation operators. The platform enables bus and limousine operators to manage their bookings effectively and access a digital segment of the market. By facilitating effortless trip planning and providing competitive pricing, Buster enhances the overall efficiency of transportation booking for both customers and service providers.

Allbirds

Series A in 2016
Allbirds, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in manufacturing eco-friendly footwear and apparel. The company offers a range of products, including wool runners, tree runners, tree loungers, tree skippers, and insoles for men, women, and children. Allbirds is committed to sustainability, utilizing premium natural materials to create comfortable and well-designed shoes that align with its mission of reducing environmental impact. The brand distinguishes itself by emphasizing thoughtfulness over flash in the footwear industry. Products are sold through a combination of physical stores and online platforms, with a significant portion of revenue generated from sales within the United States.

Goby

Seed Round in 2016
BGLG, Inc., operating as Goby, specializes in the design, manufacture, and marketing of electronic toothbrushes. The company offers products with both sensitive and standard cleaning modes, aimed at enhancing oral care by simplifying cavity removal for individuals and communities. Goby sells its toothbrushes online, focusing on delivering a user-friendly experience to improve dental hygiene.

Allbirds

Series A in 2016
Allbirds, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in manufacturing eco-friendly footwear and apparel. The company offers a range of products, including wool runners, tree runners, tree loungers, tree skippers, and insoles for men, women, and children. Allbirds is committed to sustainability, utilizing premium natural materials to create comfortable and well-designed shoes that align with its mission of reducing environmental impact. The brand distinguishes itself by emphasizing thoughtfulness over flash in the footwear industry. Products are sold through a combination of physical stores and online platforms, with a significant portion of revenue generated from sales within the United States.

The Outline

Venture Round in 2016
The Outline is a digital publication founded by Joshua Topolsky in 2016, dedicated to exploring themes of power, culture, and the future. The publication aims to change viewers' perspectives through meaningful and modern storytelling, offering a platform for in-depth coverage of stories, current events, and news from around the globe. By focusing on these critical topics, The Outline provides readers with a unique lens to engage with contemporary issues and narratives.

SkySafe

Seed Round in 2016
SkySafe, Inc. is a San Diego-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in airspace security through the development of anti-drone devices. These systems utilize radio waves to take control of unauthorized drones, safely landing them while providing real-time notifications and detailed event history. By employing advanced radio technology and deep threat analysis, SkySafe enables clients to detect and manage malicious drone activity, thereby enhancing security for various environments. The team comprises experts from prestigious institutions including MIT and UC San Diego, as well as the Air Force Research Lab, all dedicated to creating safe airspaces amidst the growing landscape of drone innovation.

Back to the Roots

Series A in 2016
Back to the Roots offers gardening kits to grow organic and gourmet mushrooms at homes. Founded in 2009 by Alejandro Velez and Nikhil Arora as a 100% sustainable urban mushroom farm, BTTR has transformed into a company focused on bringing sustainable grow-at-home products into households. Their Grow-at-Home Mushroom Garden is completely indoors and can grow up to 1lb of oyster mushrooms in as little as 10 days. They provide a simple, eco-friendly, and quick way to have fresh oyster mushrooms right in the kitchen.

Convoy

Series A in 2016
Convoy, Inc. operates an online marketplace that provides digital freight network services, facilitating the transportation of goods across the United States. Founded in 2015 and based in Seattle, Washington, the company allows users to book local and regional trucks on demand, accommodating loads ranging from a single pallet to full truckloads. Convoy's platform includes features such as instant quotations, online booking, automated loading suggestions, and real-time shipment tracking, enhancing operational efficiency for shippers. The company aims to address inefficiencies in the trucking industry, which faces significant carbon waste from empty trucks, by leveraging technology and data. Convoy collaborates with major clients, including Fortune 500 companies, to lower logistics costs and meet sustainability goals while improving earnings for drivers.

Allbirds

Seed Round in 2016
Allbirds, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in manufacturing eco-friendly footwear and apparel. The company offers a range of products, including wool runners, tree runners, tree loungers, tree skippers, and insoles for men, women, and children. Allbirds is committed to sustainability, utilizing premium natural materials to create comfortable and well-designed shoes that align with its mission of reducing environmental impact. The brand distinguishes itself by emphasizing thoughtfulness over flash in the footwear industry. Products are sold through a combination of physical stores and online platforms, with a significant portion of revenue generated from sales within the United States.

Janus VR

Venture Round in 2016
Janus VR, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a virtual reality web browser system, known as janusVR, which offers users a three-dimensional experience of the internet. This platform allows individuals to create and navigate multi-dimensional spaces using familiar 3D modeling tools, enhanced with HTML and JavaScript. Users can interact within these immersive environments using traditional gaming controls, touch inputs, teleportation, and 3D hand gestures. Janus VR enables customization of avatars and facilitates communication through chatting and visual interaction in a 3D context while also allowing access to traditional 2D websites. The company provides installations compatible with Windows, OSX, and Linux operating systems. Founded in 2015 and based in Toronto, Canada, Janus VR aims to merge the traditional web experience with the capabilities of virtual reality, enabling exploration, collaboration, and content creation in an engaging online network.

Zipdrug

Seed Round in 2015
Zipdrug, Inc. develops an application that helps to order prescribed medications. The company’s application eliminates waiting time at the pharmacy. It offers its application for consumers and healthcare providers. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in New York, New York. As of July 6, 2020, Zipdrug, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of IngenioRx, Inc.

Ample Hills Creamery

Seed Round in 2015
Ample Hills Creamery, Inc. is a Brooklyn-based ice cream company that creates a variety of hand-crafted ice creams and mix-ins, utilizing fresh, local, and all-natural ingredients such as hormone-free milk and cream from grass-fed cows. Established in 2010, the company offers its products through retail locations and online, and also provides cakes and event catering for occasions including weddings, corporate gatherings, and family reunions. Known for its quirky and decadent flavor combinations, Ample Hills Creamery emphasizes small-batch production to maintain quality. The company filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 in March 2020, entering a joint administration with Ample Hills Holdings, Inc.

Fevo

Series A in 2015
Fevo, Inc. operates a collaborative platform that simplifies group ticket sales for live events, including sports, concerts, and theater performances. The platform allows users to select events, invite friends, and manage group seating arrangements, enhancing the overall experience of attending events together. Additionally, Fevo's technology supports merchants by enabling them to manage inventory, create marketing campaigns, and launch promotional offers, ultimately enhancing customer engagement and driving sales. Established in 2011 and based in New York, Fevo aims to revolutionize the way groups purchase tickets and socialize around live entertainment.

Nucleus

Seed Round in 2015
Nucleus is a developer of a wireless home intercom system designed to enhance communication within families. Drawing inspiration from traditional intercom systems, Nucleus offers an all-in-one device that integrates video calling and smart home management. By connecting to a home's WiFi network, the system facilitates instant, hands-free communication between family members, regardless of their location, whether nearby or far away. The devices can be easily installed in various rooms, providing a simple and effective solution for modern family interactions.

Zipdrug

Pre Seed Round in 2015
Zipdrug, Inc. develops an application that helps to order prescribed medications. The company’s application eliminates waiting time at the pharmacy. It offers its application for consumers and healthcare providers. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in New York, New York. As of July 6, 2020, Zipdrug, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of IngenioRx, Inc.

Eargo

Series A in 2015
Eargo, Inc. is a consumer-focused medical device company based in San Jose, California, that specializes in developing and selling innovative hearing aids for individuals experiencing hearing loss. Founded in 2010, Eargo offers a range of rechargeable hearing aids that can be controlled via smartphone, addressing common barriers to hearing aid adoption such as cost, accessibility, and social stigma. The company provides online hearing screenings and virtual support, allowing customers to receive assistance without needing in-person visits. Eargo's products are available for purchase online or over the phone, and the company emphasizes personalized consultations with licensed hearing professionals through various communication channels. By offering its solutions at approximately half the cost of traditional hearing aids, Eargo aims to enhance the quality of life for people with hearing impairments.

Smart Vision Labs

Series A in 2015
Smart Vision Labs, Inc. was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in New York, New York. The company specializes in providing innovative vision care solutions through its product, SVOne, a smartphone-based autorefractor that facilitates rapid and accurate mobile vision exams. By enabling optical stores to conduct remote vision exams, Smart Vision Labs allows customers to receive eyewear prescriptions within minutes without requiring an on-site doctor. This approach streamlines the process of obtaining eyewear, enhancing sales opportunities for optical retailers while improving accessibility for patients.

Genies

Series A in 2015
Genies, Inc. is a mobile application company based in Venice, California, that specializes in the creation of personalized digital avatars. Founded in 2017, Genies allows users to design their own avatars with a wide range of clothing and facial options, enabling them to express their identity in social media and messaging platforms. The company also offers an Avatar Agency and SDK, facilitating the integration of avatars into various aspects of culture and commerce. In addition to avatar creation, Genies develops a social sharing application targeted at college students, allowing them to share experiences and engage with brands. This platform enables students to earn recognition through snaps (likes) from peers and redeem them for rewards, while brands can connect with this desirable demographic. Genies aims to enhance user engagement and provide brands with opportunities to sell exclusive digital goods through their interactive avatar experiences.

Outdoor Voices

Seed Round in 2015
Outdoor Voices, Inc. is a retailer specializing in athletic apparel, offering a range of products for both men and women, including sports bras, tops, leggings, shorts, and jackets. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company promotes an active lifestyle by encouraging individuals to engage in recreational activities with others. Outdoor Voices sells its clothing through physical retail stores and online platforms across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. The brand is committed to making technical apparel that supports comfortable movement, aiming to redefine recreation as an integral part of everyday life.

Vrideo

Seed Round in 2015
Vrideo, founded in 2014 by Alex Rosenfeld and Kuangwei Hwang, is dedicated to enhancing the virtual reality experience by providing a centralized platform for discovering and distributing immersive video content. As interest in virtual reality continues to grow, Vrideo aims to serve both content producers and consumers by offering a streaming, hardware-agnostic solution. The platform addresses the evolving needs of a burgeoning community, facilitating access to immersive videos that blur the lines between digital consumption and real-life experiences. Through this innovative approach, Vrideo positions itself at the forefront of the immersive video landscape, catering to the demands of a diverse audience eager for engaging content.

Splash

Series A in 2015
Billions of dollars are spent on worldwide events each year, making them one of the most expensive aspects of the marketing budget. Splash is the world's first tool that optimizes and validates that spend - featuring a fully integrated platform that empowers event producers to design beautiful event pages, own every lead, sell tickets and seamlessly manage communications to deliver maximum ROI.

Casetext

Series A in 2015
Casetext, Inc. is an automated legal research company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2013. It develops an AI-powered research platform designed for lawyers and legal firms to enhance their information services. The company offers CARA, an advanced research assistant that utilizes artificial intelligence to analyze uploaded documents and perform algorithmic queries on its extensive legal database. This technology enables users to quickly find relevant cases, including those that may be overlooked through traditional search methods. Casetext has gained widespread adoption across the legal market, from large law firms to solo practitioners, thanks to its innovative approach that combines conventional search capabilities with contextual analysis. Founded by former litigators and data scientists, Casetext aims to streamline legal research, making it more efficient and accessible.

Fly Labs

Convertible Note in 2014
Fly Labs Inc. is a developer of video editing applications that cater to customers both in the United States and internationally. Founded in 2012 and based in Brooklyn, New York, the company offers a video editing app that allows users to combine clips into a cohesive video, trim and arrange footage, and add personalized music and voiceovers. The application also features tools for isolating specific moments within larger clips and cropping vertical videos to standard horizontal formats. Fly Labs' apps are available on the App Store, making creative video editing accessible to a wide audience. As of November 2015, Fly Labs operates as a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.

Sweetgreen

Series E in 2014
Sweetgreen, Inc. is an American fast-casual restaurant chain founded in 2007 and based in Culver City, California. It operates restaurants in several states, including Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, Massachusetts, and the District of Columbia. The company focuses on serving simple, seasonal, and healthy salads and grain bowls made from scratch with fresh, whole produce delivered daily. Sweetgreen emphasizes plant-forward, earth-friendly meals, prioritizing organic, regenerative, and local sourcing of ingredients. In addition to its restaurant operations, Sweetgreen sells merchandise such as gift cards, clothing, and accessories online. The company has formed a strategic partnership with FoodCorps to further its mission of promoting healthy eating.

Paintzen

Seed Round in 2014
Paintzen Inc. offers a wide range of residential painting services, catering to both large and small projects. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, the company specializes in painting interiors and exteriors, including crown moldings, baseboards, and custom murals. Its service portfolio encompasses decorative murals, wallpaper and vinyl installation, as well as chalkboard and whiteboard painting. Additionally, Paintzen provides cabinet painting, staining, and refinishing services, along with wallpaper installation and removal. The company serves a diverse clientele, including homeowners, renters, interior designers, real estate agents, and property managers. With locations in major cities across the United States, Paintzen aims to streamline the painting process through a simplified quoting method and a network of experienced painters, supported by a dedicated project management team that assists customers from color selection to project completion.

WayUp

Seed Round in 2014
WayUp connects students with jobs during and after college -- from summer internships to part-time gigs to full-time jobs after graduation. Businesses post a job to a targeted audience of students at any US college, and students can browse through jobs and apply for free. It was created in 2014 and is headquartered in New York, United States.

Atakama

Seed Round in 2014
Atakama provides a distributed key management system for encryption of data at rest.

SolidX

Venture Round in 2014
SolidX Partners Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in Bitcoin trading and digital financial services specifically designed for institutional investors. Founded in 2014, SolidX aims to bridge the gap between traditional financial markets and the emerging cryptocurrency sector. The company has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the SolidX Bitcoin Trust, which is intended to offer shareholders exposure to the daily fluctuations in the U.S. dollar price of Bitcoin, as measured by the TradeBlock XBX Index. SolidX focuses on providing secure and regulated access to Bitcoin investments, catering to the needs of institutional clients in the evolving digital asset landscape.

Tackk

Convertible Note in 2014
Tackk is a publishing platform designed for creating and sharing web content. It allows users to easily generate and share multimedia content, including text, images, video, and music, all within a single interface. This tool is geared towards fostering creativity and social interaction, enabling users to engage in conversations and share their creations with friends and across social networks. By streamlining the content creation process, Tackk provides a fun and accessible way for individuals to express themselves and connect with others online.

Tracksmith

Seed Round in 2014
Tracksmith is an American sports apparel brand that specializes in designing and manufacturing clothing for runners. Founded in 2013 by Luke Scheybeler and Matt Taylor, the company offers a range of products including tops, bottoms, and accessories for both men and women. In addition to its apparel line, Tracksmith publishes a sports magazine. The company markets its products through specialty running stores across the United States and also sells directly to consumers online, reaching customers in various countries including Australia, Canada, and several European nations. Tracksmith is headquartered in Wellesley, Massachusetts.

Elite Daily

Convertible Note in 2014
Elite Daily, Inc. is an online platform dedicated to providing engaging content for millennials, particularly focusing on the interests of Generation Y. Founded by a team of media professionals who sought to challenge traditional media's approach to news coverage, Elite Daily offers a wide range of articles, videos, and documentaries across various categories including lifestyle, dating, politics, and culture. With a commitment to delivering content that resonates with its audience, the platform has grown to attract over 70 million monthly readers, establishing itself as a significant voice within the millennial demographic. Since its incorporation in 2014, Elite Daily has operated as a subsidiary of Bustle Digital Group and continues to foster a diverse and socially driven community that encourages impactful discussions around contemporary issues.

Electric Objects

Seed Round in 2014
Electric Objects is a startup that specializes in creating digital displays for art, exemplified by its flagship product, the EO1. This device functions as a high-resolution, picture frame-like computer that allows users to showcase artwork sourced from the internet. The EO1 consists of a 23-inch high-definition screen paired with a computer powered by a Raspberry Pi, all enclosed in a custom frame available in white or black. Users can manage the displayed art through a web application or a mobile app, enabling them to select and change images quickly and effortlessly. The system is designed for ease of use, requiring only a single cord for power, but does not allow for direct interaction with the screen, distinguishing it from traditional tablets or televisions. Founded by Jake Levine, Electric Objects emerged from a personal project aimed at finding a more aesthetic way to display art in a home setting.

Splash

Seed Round in 2014
Billions of dollars are spent on worldwide events each year, making them one of the most expensive aspects of the marketing budget. Splash is the world's first tool that optimizes and validates that spend - featuring a fully integrated platform that empowers event producers to design beautiful event pages, own every lead, sell tickets and seamlessly manage communications to deliver maximum ROI.

Violet Grey

Series A in 2014
VIOLET GREY is a beauty retail company that operates both online and through a physical store, specializing in a wide range of beauty care products. The company's offerings include an extensive selection of makeup items such as primers, foundations, concealers, eye products, and lip cosmetics, as well as skincare essentials like cleansers, masks, and moisturizers. VIOLET GREY also provides hair care products and various beauty tools and accessories. In addition to its retail operations, the company features THE VIOLET FILES, a digital magazine, and offers private makeup application services and tutorials. Originally founded as a private dressing studio for Hollywood's elite, the company has evolved into a curated marketplace known for its emphasis on makeup recommendations and beauty insights. Established in 2010 and based in West Hollywood, California, VIOLET GREY combines luxury with a focus on providing consumers with high-quality beauty products and expert advice.

Tackk

Series B in 2014
Tackk is a publishing platform designed for creating and sharing web content. It allows users to easily generate and share multimedia content, including text, images, video, and music, all within a single interface. This tool is geared towards fostering creativity and social interaction, enabling users to engage in conversations and share their creations with friends and across social networks. By streamlining the content creation process, Tackk provides a fun and accessible way for individuals to express themselves and connect with others online.

Sweetgreen

Series D in 2013
Sweetgreen, Inc. is an American fast-casual restaurant chain founded in 2007 and based in Culver City, California. It operates restaurants in several states, including Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, Massachusetts, and the District of Columbia. The company focuses on serving simple, seasonal, and healthy salads and grain bowls made from scratch with fresh, whole produce delivered daily. Sweetgreen emphasizes plant-forward, earth-friendly meals, prioritizing organic, regenerative, and local sourcing of ingredients. In addition to its restaurant operations, Sweetgreen sells merchandise such as gift cards, clothing, and accessories online. The company has formed a strategic partnership with FoodCorps to further its mission of promoting healthy eating.

Casetext

Seed Round in 2013
Casetext, Inc. is an automated legal research company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2013. It develops an AI-powered research platform designed for lawyers and legal firms to enhance their information services. The company offers CARA, an advanced research assistant that utilizes artificial intelligence to analyze uploaded documents and perform algorithmic queries on its extensive legal database. This technology enables users to quickly find relevant cases, including those that may be overlooked through traditional search methods. Casetext has gained widespread adoption across the legal market, from large law firms to solo practitioners, thanks to its innovative approach that combines conventional search capabilities with contextual analysis. Founded by former litigators and data scientists, Casetext aims to streamline legal research, making it more efficient and accessible.

Tackk

Seed Round in 2013
Tackk is a publishing platform designed for creating and sharing web content. It allows users to easily generate and share multimedia content, including text, images, video, and music, all within a single interface. This tool is geared towards fostering creativity and social interaction, enabling users to engage in conversations and share their creations with friends and across social networks. By streamlining the content creation process, Tackk provides a fun and accessible way for individuals to express themselves and connect with others online.

Buster

Debt Financing in 2013
Buster is an online booking platform that simplifies the process of arranging private group transportation, allowing customers to easily discover, compare, and book services for buses, vans, and limousines. Established in 2012 and based in New York, Buster serves as both a marketplace and a customer relationship management tool, connecting users with transportation operators. The platform enables bus and limousine operators to manage their bookings effectively and access a digital segment of the market. By facilitating effortless trip planning and providing competitive pricing, Buster enhances the overall efficiency of transportation booking for both customers and service providers.

LeagueApps

Angel Round in 2013
LeagueApps is committed to making the world a better place through increased access to youth sports. Born and bred in New York City, LeagueApps is the only technology and community platform designed to power youth and local sports experiences, and support the organizers that make them happen. Through software and the NextUp platform, which offers youth sports organizers opportunities for professional development and networking, LeagueApps supports and strengthens an industry that makes a difference in the lives of kids and families every day. FundPlay, a philanthropic program focused on sports-based youth development programs in underserved communities, is also supported by the LeagueApps team. LeagueApps works with thousands of leading youth sports organizations, as well as pro teams, leagues, and athletes. It was founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, United States.

Nest Labs

Series C in 2013
Nest Labs is a home automation company that specializes in the development of sensor-driven, Wi-Fi-enabled devices aimed at enhancing household efficiency and safety. The company first gained prominence with the launch of the Nest Learning Thermostat in 2011, a product designed to learn user preferences and behaviors, allowing for automatic temperature adjustments that promote energy conservation. Following this success, Nest Labs expanded its product line with the introduction of the Nest Protect smoke and carbon monoxide detector in 2013. In 2015, the company further enhanced its offerings by integrating Dropcam's technology, resulting in the rebranded Nest Cam for home security. Through its innovative products, Nest Labs seeks to improve home comfort while reducing energy consumption and increasing safety.

Splash

Convertible Note in 2013
Billions of dollars are spent on worldwide events each year, making them one of the most expensive aspects of the marketing budget. Splash is the world's first tool that optimizes and validates that spend - featuring a fully integrated platform that empowers event producers to design beautiful event pages, own every lead, sell tickets and seamlessly manage communications to deliver maximum ROI.

Always Prepped

Seed Round in 2012
Always Prepped provides online tools that help to manage student and classroom data. Teachers choose from any supported online site, application, or partner and import their data into a single stream for powerful analysis on all of their students or classes. Teachers can also easily send parents real-time report cards with a single click on all student activity across all digital platforms being used. Always Prepped is in beta as of November 2012.

JOOR

Series A in 2011
JOOR, Inc. operates a global online fashion marketplace that facilitates wholesale buying by connecting brands and retailers through a digital platform. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, JOOR has expanded its presence with offices in major cities such as Los Angeles, London, Milan, Paris, and Sydney. The company serves over 12,500 brands across 53 categories and connects with more than 300,000 retailers in 144 countries, managing a substantial gross merchandise volume of $1.5 billion each month. JOOR's client base includes prominent retailers like Neiman Marcus and Harrods, as well as notable brands such as Tory Burch and Alexander McQueen. Backed by investors including Battery Ventures and Canaan Partners, JOOR is recognized for its innovative approach and diverse workforce, which includes a noteworthy representation of women in leadership and technical roles. The company is committed to transforming wholesale management in the fashion industry.

Fancy

Series A in 2010
Fancy is an online retailer that offers a curated platform for consumers seeking innovative fashion, accessories, art, and gadgets from emerging brands and artists worldwide. The platform allows users to discover unique items and facilitates the sharing of favorites, enabling them to earn credits for sharing, purchasing, and gifting curated products. By emphasizing a personalized shopping experience, Fancy connects users with distinctive content that enhances their buying journey.
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