The Letting Partnership
Acquisition in 2024
The Letting Partnership provides financial health checks, on-site audits, client accounting, and money protection ancillary services.
Kaixin Auto Holdings
Venture Round in 2021
Kaixin Auto Holdings is a used car dealership based in Beijing, China, founded in 2015. The company operates a nationwide dealer network that includes both self-owned and affiliated dealerships. Kaixin Auto specializes in the sale of luxury used cars and imported new cars, while also offering a range of value-added services such as financing solutions, insurance, extended warranties, and after-sales support. Through partnerships with financial institutions, Kaixin Auto provides financing channels to its customers, enhancing the purchasing experience. The company is also involved in research and development related to electric vehicles and is focused on innovations in autonomous driving and artificial intelligence technologies.
Trucker Path
Acquisition in 2017
Trucker Path, Inc. is a technology company that develops an application-based platform tailored for the trucking industry, providing navigational assistance and freight matching services. The main application, available on both iOS and Android, allows truck drivers to locate essential resources such as truck stops, parking areas, fuel stations, rest areas, and weigh stations. In addition to this, Trucker Path offers Truckloads, a suite of web-based solutions that facilitates connections between freight brokers and carriers within a private network. Since its inception in 2013, Trucker Path has gained significant traction, capturing a substantial share of the U.S. Class 8 trucker market and positioning itself as a leader in modernizing the trucking industry. The company is headquartered in Austin, Texas, and has established strategic partnerships to enhance its offerings.
Sindeo
Acquisition in 2017
Sindeo, Inc. is an online marketplace that facilitates connections between borrowers and lenders, focusing on residential home loans in states including Arizona, California, Colorado, the District of Columbia, Oregon, and Texas. Established in 2013 and based in San Francisco, California, Sindeo aims to modernize the mortgage industry by offering a user-friendly platform that provides tools, information, and support for home buyers and those seeking refinancing. The company distinguishes itself with a transparent process and a low-cost structure, employing unbiased mortgage advisors to guide clients through their mortgage journey. Formerly known as MoneyPark, Inc., Sindeo rebranded in January 2015 to reflect its commitment to transforming the mortgage experience.
BacklotCars
Seed Round in 2017
BacklotCars is an online marketplace designed to streamline wholesale automotive transactions for auto dealers, finance companies, and rental car businesses. By eliminating the need for physical auctions, BacklotCars offers a platform that simplifies and enhances the transparency of vehicle sales. The company provides essential services including vehicle inspections, transportation logistics, and inventory financing, facilitating efficient transactions and enabling clients to directly access their end markets. Through its innovative approach, BacklotCars effectively supports the buying and selling of vehicles, thereby transforming traditional automotive commerce.
Simtoo is a pioneering manufacturer of remote-control drones, known for creating the world's first follow-me and foldable dragonfly drone autopilot controlled by a smartwatch. The company’s drones are designed for photography, featuring built-in sports cameras, foldable carbon fiber arms, and integrated GPS technology. This innovative design allows users to monitor and capture videos and images from an aerial perspective, enhancing the overall photography experience. With a background in developing flight control systems for quadcopters, the founders of Simtoo leverage their expertise to advance drone technology and improve usability for various applications.
51Autogo is a mobile application designed to enhance the customer experience at gas stations by providing a customer relationship management (CRM) software specifically tailored for fuel refilling stations. The platform enables users to manage and save on fuel expenses through promotional offers, making the gas station experience more efficient and cost-effective. The company is actively expanding its network of cooperating gas stations, aiming to exceed 1,000 partnerships by the end of the year, with a target of achieving a daily transaction value of approximately US$1.5 million. Through its innovative approach, 51Autogo seeks to transform how customers interact with gas stations, ultimately improving service and satisfaction.
Sirin Labs
Series A in 2016
SIRIN LABS is a technology company specializing in secure mobile devices. It develops high-end smartphones, such as the Solarin and FINNEY, which prioritize robust security features to cater to both enterprise and consumer markets. The FINNEY model also incorporates blockchain technology, aiming to bridge the gap between the blockchain economy and mainstream users. The company's products are designed to provide multi-layered cybersecurity and additional storage options, either through peer-to-peer resource-sharing or cloud-based services.
Omni Prime
Series C in 2016
Omni Prime is a company that specializes in providing Lending as a Service solutions to retailers. It has developed an online-to-offline finance service platform aimed primarily at young consumers. The platform features a code scanning application that allows banks to assess the purpose of payments. After reviewing the payment details, the banks can facilitate quicker financial services for users. This innovative approach aims to streamline access to credit and enhance the overall consumer experience in retail environments.
Poplar Homes
Seed Round in 2016
Poplar Homes is a technology-driven property management company that streamlines the rental process for both property owners and tenants. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including onboarding rental portfolios and providing access to an owner dashboard that displays performance statistics and property records. Poplar Homes enhances property listings by conducting 3D scans of vacant properties. Its innovative technology facilitates instant renter screening, AI-driven leasing insights, proactive maintenance suggestions, autonomous move-in processes, and guaranteed rent payouts. With 24/7 support, Poplar Homes aims to create a seamless renting experience, benefiting both landlords and renters.
Da Zhangfang
Series B in 2016
Da Zhangfang is a platform for an ecological ticket, financial, tax, and human resource services. Their accountant has integrated online platforms and offline outlets to provide various types of financial and taxation services throughout the entire life cycle of enterprises in various industries across the nation similar to their experience in the financial and taxation industry and their work in the Internet technology sector.
FiscalNote Holdings
Series C in 2016
FiscalNote Holdings Inc is a leading provider of global policy and market intelligence solutions that leverage artificial intelligence and big data. The company offers a suite of products, including FiscalNote Core, CQ Federal, and EU Issue Tracker, which deliver actionable legal and policy insights for businesses, government institutions, and nonprofits. Its flagship platform provides real-time legislative predictive capabilities, along with tools for enterprise collaboration and visualization of data related to campaign finance, demographics, news, and open data. By integrating expert analysis from renowned organizations, FiscalNote facilitates effective policy management and risk mitigation, enabling clients to make informed decisions swiftly. Operating as a single segment, the company generates revenue by embedding policy intelligence into the daily operations of its clients, with a significant portion of its earnings derived from various geographical markets.
Longma Youxi
Angel Round in 2015
Longma Youxi specializes in the development of web games and mobile games.
Shiftgig, Inc. is a technology company that operates a workforce management platform designed to connect individuals seeking temporary work with businesses requiring on-demand staffing. Founded in 2011 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Shiftgig serves a variety of industries, including food service, hospitality, retail, healthcare, and experiential marketing. The platform allows businesses to post job opportunities while enabling workers to browse and claim shifts that align with their skills and schedules. By collecting data on hiring requirements and worker qualifications, Shiftgig facilitates timely matching and effective event management. The company also provides mobile applications for both Android and iPhone, enhancing accessibility for users. With additional offices in cities such as Milwaukee, Atlanta, Dallas, and New York, Shiftgig aims to streamline staffing processes and optimize workforce management for its clients.
XtalPi Technology
Angel Round in 2015
XtalPi Inc. is a pharmaceutical technology company that focuses on digital drug development solutions, leveraging quantum mechanics and artificial intelligence to enhance the efficiency of drug research and development. Founded in 2014 by a group of quantum physicists at MIT, the company has developed its Intelligent Digital Drug Discovery and Development (ID4) platform, which integrates advanced cloud computing algorithms to aid pharmaceutical firms in critical stages of drug R&D. XtalPi offers various tools, including XtalForc for visual force field calculations, XtalVision for crystal structure predictions, and Renova for platform support of its AI research initiatives. Its comprehensive services encompass crystal structure determination, solid-state testing, small molecule drug design, and collaborations in antibody and peptide research. Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with additional offices in China, XtalPi has established strategic partnerships with leading international pharmaceutical companies, demonstrating the broad applicability and recognition of its innovative technologies across the pharmaceutical value chain.
SoFi, established in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, operates as a commercial bank offering a range of financial services. Primarily serving early-career professionals, SoFi provides personal loans, mortgage refinancing, and student loan assistance. Their wealth management services include retirement savings plans, investment products, and credit card offerings. Additionally, they provide small business financing solutions.
Aspiration
Series A in 2015
Aspiration is a sustainable financial platform focused on helping consumers and businesses achieve carbon neutrality. It offers a range of financial products, including debit and credit cards, that incorporate carbon reduction solutions, enabling users to automatically offset the carbon footprint of their purchases. With over 6 million consumers, Aspiration addresses the growing demand for climate action by providing accessible tools for individuals and enterprises to engage in environmentally responsible practices. For its enterprise clients, Aspiration delivers software-based carbon footprint monitoring, a comprehensive inventory of carbon-reducing assets, and features designed to make their products carbon neutral. Through these services, Aspiration aims to facilitate climate action in everyday activities.
Simtoo is a pioneering manufacturer of remote-control drones, known for creating the world's first follow-me and foldable dragonfly drone autopilot controlled by a smartwatch. The company’s drones are designed for photography, featuring built-in sports cameras, foldable carbon fiber arms, and integrated GPS technology. This innovative design allows users to monitor and capture videos and images from an aerial perspective, enhancing the overall photography experience. With a background in developing flight control systems for quadcopters, the founders of Simtoo leverage their expertise to advance drone technology and improve usability for various applications.
Plum Lending
Series A in 2015
PLUM, Inc. is a commercial mortgage services provider based in San Francisco, California, specializing in non-bank financing for businesses across the United States. Founded in 2014, the company focuses on offering non-recourse fixed-rate permanent loans and non-recourse floating bridge/value-add loans. These services cater to the acquisition, refinancing, and rehabilitation of various property types, including multifamily, office, retail, industrial, manufactured housing, and self-storage facilities. PLUM, Inc. aims to enhance the lending process through the use of data and technology, working directly with commercial real estate owners or in partnership with their financial advisors to deliver tailored financial solutions.
Omni Prime
Series B in 2015
Omni Prime is a company that specializes in providing Lending as a Service solutions to retailers. It has developed an online-to-offline finance service platform aimed primarily at young consumers. The platform features a code scanning application that allows banks to assess the purpose of payments. After reviewing the payment details, the banks can facilitate quicker financial services for users. This innovative approach aims to streamline access to credit and enhance the overall consumer experience in retail environments.
Jinfuzi is an online investment platform that provides users with access to a diverse range of financial products, including private equity, venture capital, trusts, and foreign funds. The platform is designed to assist investors in selecting investment portfolios that align with their individual return-risk preferences. Jinfuzi offers two main mobile applications: Finance Port and Snowball, which facilitate the investment process and enhance user engagement. By focusing on wealth management services, Jinfuzi aims to simplify the investment experience for its users and enable them to make informed financial decisions.
Trucker Path
Series A in 2015
Trucker Path, Inc. is a technology company that develops an application-based platform tailored for the trucking industry, providing navigational assistance and freight matching services. The main application, available on both iOS and Android, allows truck drivers to locate essential resources such as truck stops, parking areas, fuel stations, rest areas, and weigh stations. In addition to this, Trucker Path offers Truckloads, a suite of web-based solutions that facilitates connections between freight brokers and carriers within a private network. Since its inception in 2013, Trucker Path has gained significant traction, capturing a substantial share of the U.S. Class 8 trucker market and positioning itself as a leader in modernizing the trucking industry. The company is headquartered in Austin, Texas, and has established strategic partnerships to enhance its offerings.
PJ.COM is a bill P2P lending mortgage financing platform operator.
GoGoX, established in 2013, is a pioneering app-based platform for intra-city logistics services in Asia, providing innovative and efficient delivery solutions. The company connects individuals and businesses with a network of thousands of drivers, facilitating real-time delivery needs and enhancing the overall delivery experience. Initially based in Hong Kong, GoGoX has expanded its operations to several countries including Singapore, South Korea, Mainland China, Taiwan, and India. The merger with 58 Suyun in 2017 significantly broadened its reach, allowing it to operate in over 300 cities and connect more than 8 million registered drivers. Offering a digital service that enables instant matching and real-time tracking, GoGoX caters to both business and individual users, ensuring a convenient delivery experience while providing drivers with valuable business opportunities.
CheWen is a business-to-consumer (B2C) service platform dedicated to the automotive aftermarket. It operates an online-to-offline (O2O) platform that offers comprehensive services related to automobiles. The company provides valuable information in the automotive field, fostering a community where car enthusiasts and users can engage, share experiences, and seek advice. This dual focus on information provision and community building makes CheWen a go-to resource for those involved with cars.
Penging.com
Series A in 2015
Penging.com is an online P2P financial and lending information platform for businesses.
Stocktwits
Venture Round in 2015
StockTwits, Inc. operates a financial communications platform designed for the investing community, facilitating the sharing of ideas, news, and information related to financial markets. Founded in 2008 by Howard Lindzon and based in New York, the platform organizes discussions around stock tickers, allowing users to engage in real-time conversations and access curated streams of insights, charts, and data. With more than 300,000 participants, including individual investors and market professionals, StockTwits has evolved into a vital resource for research and investment management, attracting an audience of over 40 million across the financial web and social media. By enabling connections among users and tracking portfolios, StockTwits enhances the collective understanding of market trends and developments.
Kiavi is a private lender specializing in financing solutions for residential real estate investors. The company provides bridge loans and rental loans, leveraging data and technology to simplify the lending process. Formerly known as LendingHome, Kiavi focuses on funding property investments and revitalizing aging housing stock. Its platform automates underwriting and decision-making, which reduces manual steps in loan approvals.
Cheyipai is a private company based in Beijing, China, founded in 2009 by Wang Tiezhong and Yang Xuejian. It specializes in e-commerce focused on the automotive sector, primarily facilitating the online sale of used vehicles through an online-to-offline (O2O) model that streamlines the entire transaction process. Cheyipai operates auction and trading platforms that cater to both new and used cars, while also providing a range of services including financial technology, insurance, and marketing. As of April 2018, it functions as a subsidiary of Souche.com, enhancing its capabilities in the automotive market and contributing to digital transformation solutions for businesses in this sector.
Sindeo, Inc. is an online marketplace that facilitates connections between borrowers and lenders, focusing on residential home loans in states including Arizona, California, Colorado, the District of Columbia, Oregon, and Texas. Established in 2013 and based in San Francisco, California, Sindeo aims to modernize the mortgage industry by offering a user-friendly platform that provides tools, information, and support for home buyers and those seeking refinancing. The company distinguishes itself with a transparent process and a low-cost structure, employing unbiased mortgage advisors to guide clients through their mortgage journey. Formerly known as MoneyPark, Inc., Sindeo rebranded in January 2015 to reflect its commitment to transforming the mortgage experience.
FiscalNote Holdings
Series B in 2015
FiscalNote Holdings Inc is a leading provider of global policy and market intelligence solutions that leverage artificial intelligence and big data. The company offers a suite of products, including FiscalNote Core, CQ Federal, and EU Issue Tracker, which deliver actionable legal and policy insights for businesses, government institutions, and nonprofits. Its flagship platform provides real-time legislative predictive capabilities, along with tools for enterprise collaboration and visualization of data related to campaign finance, demographics, news, and open data. By integrating expert analysis from renowned organizations, FiscalNote facilitates effective policy management and risk mitigation, enabling clients to make informed decisions swiftly. Operating as a single segment, the company generates revenue by embedding policy intelligence into the daily operations of its clients, with a significant portion of its earnings derived from various geographical markets.
Mercury Financial
Series A in 2015
Mercury Financial is a consumer lending company based in Austin, Texas and Wilmington, Delaware. It specializes in non-bank credit card services, focusing on responsible credit management. Mercury offers fair, transparent credit cards targeting consumers through direct mail, digital affiliates, email origination channels, and co-branded partnerships. Their products feature cashback and travel rewards, no monthly fees, and affordable annual percentage rates (APRs). The company's mission is to assist individuals seeking a second chance at rebuilding their financial future responsibly.
Motif is a digital brokerage firm that offers thematic investing solutions tailored for individuals and financial advisors. Founded in 2015, the company initially operated as an agency focused on accelerating growth for luxury lifestyle, fashion, beauty, and wellness brands. Motif specializes in delivering effective marketing strategies and personalized customer experiences, understanding the challenges businesses face when their eCommerce strategies do not effectively communicate their brand message. By prioritizing the unique needs of direct-to-consumer and retail companies, Motif distinguishes itself from larger creative agencies that may offer one-size-fits-all solutions. The firm aims to optimize financial strategies for both individual clients and institutional investors, ensuring that they fully capitalize on their investment opportunities.
GoGoX, established in 2013, is a pioneering app-based platform for intra-city logistics services in Asia, providing innovative and efficient delivery solutions. The company connects individuals and businesses with a network of thousands of drivers, facilitating real-time delivery needs and enhancing the overall delivery experience. Initially based in Hong Kong, GoGoX has expanded its operations to several countries including Singapore, South Korea, Mainland China, Taiwan, and India. The merger with 58 Suyun in 2017 significantly broadened its reach, allowing it to operate in over 300 cities and connect more than 8 million registered drivers. Offering a digital service that enables instant matching and real-time tracking, GoGoX caters to both business and individual users, ensuring a convenient delivery experience while providing drivers with valuable business opportunities.
WiseBanyan
Seed Round in 2014
WiseBanyan, Inc. is a financial advisory firm that offers online wealth management services to individuals and institutions. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, the company is recognized as the world's first free financial advisor, providing automated, goal-based investing and financial planning without any minimum investment requirements. WiseBanyan's platform allows clients to create and manage personalized investment and retirement portfolios, utilizing customized portfolio construction and automated rebalancing to help users achieve their financial objectives. Currently, the firm serves over 25,000 clients across the United States, enabling them to save and invest for their goals, starting from their very first dollar.
Snowball Finance
Series C in 2014
Snowball Finance Ltd. is a Beijing-based internet financial information service provider that operates the online platforms iMeigu.com and Xueqiu.com. iMeigu.com offers stock quotes, business news, and analysis reports for Chinese companies listed in the United States, catering to American stock investors in China. Xueqiu.com serves as a social network for Chinese investors, providing them with investment solutions, cross-market data queries, newsletter subscriptions, and interactive communication services. The platform encompasses information on A shares, Hong Kong stocks, and the U.S. stock market, making it a comprehensive resource for investors looking to engage in various markets.
Trucker Path
Seed Round in 2014
Trucker Path, Inc. is a technology company that develops an application-based platform tailored for the trucking industry, providing navigational assistance and freight matching services. The main application, available on both iOS and Android, allows truck drivers to locate essential resources such as truck stops, parking areas, fuel stations, rest areas, and weigh stations. In addition to this, Trucker Path offers Truckloads, a suite of web-based solutions that facilitates connections between freight brokers and carriers within a private network. Since its inception in 2013, Trucker Path has gained significant traction, capturing a substantial share of the U.S. Class 8 trucker market and positioning itself as a leader in modernizing the trucking industry. The company is headquartered in Austin, Texas, and has established strategic partnerships to enhance its offerings.
Talech Inc. is a software company based in Palo Alto, California, that specializes in point-of-sale solutions for small merchants, particularly in the retail and restaurant sectors. Established in 2012, Talech offers a cloud-based software platform that enables users to take orders, manage inventory, and run promotions through discounts. The system also provides functionalities for tracking employee hours and managing cash drawers, along with generating detailed reports on sales and transaction trends. Talech's software integrates seamlessly with various hardware, including iPads, card readers, printers, cash drawers, and barcode scanners, allowing merchants to capture customer information at the point of sale and accept multiple payment types. As a subsidiary of ELAVON, INC., Talech aims to enhance operational efficiency and provide deep insights to help small businesses thrive.
Fundrise, LLC is a real estate investment platform founded in 2010 and based in Washington, D.C. The company provides an online marketplace that empowers individual investors and local residents to directly invest in commercial real estate projects, thereby facilitating ownership in urban development. Fundrise's innovative approach combines technology with federal regulations, allowing a broader audience to access private real estate investments without the traditional barriers associated with high net worth requirements. The platform offers various investment products, including eREITs and funds focused on urban housing development, enabling users to tailor their investment choices based on personal preferences. Fundrise also streamlines the investment process by allowing users to manage their portfolios online and receive regular financial updates and distributions. Through its mission to simplify and democratize real estate investing, Fundrise has redefined the investment landscape, making it more accessible and transparent for a diverse range of investors.
SoFi, established in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, operates as a commercial bank offering a range of financial services. Primarily serving early-career professionals, SoFi provides personal loans, mortgage refinancing, and student loan assistance. Their wealth management services include retirement savings plans, investment products, and credit card offerings. Additionally, they provide small business financing solutions.
wanmen.org
Angel Round in 2014
wanmen.org is an online education platform that provides multiple courses.
SoFi, established in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, operates as a commercial bank offering a range of financial services. Primarily serving early-career professionals, SoFi provides personal loans, mortgage refinancing, and student loan assistance. Their wealth management services include retirement savings plans, investment products, and credit card offerings. Additionally, they provide small business financing solutions.
56.Com
Acquisition in 2011
56.com is a user-generated content video-sharing platform based in Guangzhou, China. The website hosts over 80 million videos, primarily produced by users, alongside some in-house content. It was the first online video site in China to offer video album services and introduced the "Beauty Show" concept to the market. The platform allows users to create, upload, store, and share original videos, short films, and professionally generated content, enhancing the convenience of video sharing. In December 2008, 56.com obtained its online video license from the State Administration of Radio and Television of China. The company has developed partnerships with major brands such as Audi, Toyota, Coca-Cola, McDonald's, Nestle, and Nike. In October 2011, it was fully acquired by Renren Inc., subsequently becoming part of the Renren Group.
Derrick Mccovey
Acquisition in 2006
Xiaonei.com is a Chinese Facebook clone that was acquired by [Oak Pacific](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/oak-pacific-interactive), a Chinese internet consortium for an undisclosed sum. The site mimics [Facebook](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/facebook) in many ways, but as of February 2008 was not allowing third-party applications on the site and was only accessible to college students in China. On Aug. 14, 2009, xiaonei.com was renamed to [renren.com](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/renren).
Blueboard Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in an employee recognition and incentives platform designed for the modern workplace. Founded in 2012, Blueboard allows organizations to reward employees through a selection of curated experiential rewards, such as skydiving, wine tasting, and spa treatments, rather than traditional cash bonuses or gift cards. The platform simplifies the recognition process, enabling employers to acknowledge their employees' contributions with just a few clicks. Additionally, Blueboard develops a mobile application that facilitates the seamless delivery of these rewards. The company aims to enhance employee engagement and recognition, making the process both memorable and meaningful.