Goldfish Social
Seed Round in 2021
Cohley is a content generation and performance analytics platform that enables brands and agencies to create diverse, actionable content efficiently. Operating as a marketplace, it allows clients to post campaigns that are visible to vetted content creators and photographers who align with their goals. Creators apply to these campaigns with a clear understanding of timelines, deliverables, content guidelines, and compensation. Brands then utilize Cohley’s guided selection process to choose creators, resulting in the collection of thousands of rights-approved videos, photos, and text reviews organized in Content Libraries. This streamlined process facilitates the activation of assets across various digital channels, empowering brands to scale their content strategies while significantly reducing costs. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, Cohley continues to support brands in generating the content they need through a data-informed approach.
Goldfish Social
Seed Round in 2020
Cohley is a content generation and performance analytics platform that enables brands and agencies to create diverse, actionable content efficiently. Operating as a marketplace, it allows clients to post campaigns that are visible to vetted content creators and photographers who align with their goals. Creators apply to these campaigns with a clear understanding of timelines, deliverables, content guidelines, and compensation. Brands then utilize Cohley’s guided selection process to choose creators, resulting in the collection of thousands of rights-approved videos, photos, and text reviews organized in Content Libraries. This streamlined process facilitates the activation of assets across various digital channels, empowering brands to scale their content strategies while significantly reducing costs. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, Cohley continues to support brands in generating the content they need through a data-informed approach.
Goldfish Social
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Cohley is a content generation and performance analytics platform that enables brands and agencies to create diverse, actionable content efficiently. Operating as a marketplace, it allows clients to post campaigns that are visible to vetted content creators and photographers who align with their goals. Creators apply to these campaigns with a clear understanding of timelines, deliverables, content guidelines, and compensation. Brands then utilize Cohley’s guided selection process to choose creators, resulting in the collection of thousands of rights-approved videos, photos, and text reviews organized in Content Libraries. This streamlined process facilitates the activation of assets across various digital channels, empowering brands to scale their content strategies while significantly reducing costs. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, Cohley continues to support brands in generating the content they need through a data-informed approach.
TinaCMS
Seed Round in 2016
Forestry is a provider of an open-source, Git-backed headless content management system designed to streamline the management of content for static websites. The company offers a comprehensive platform that supports popular static site generators like Jekyll and Hugo, making it suitable for creating documentation sites. Forestry's system allows users to collaborate effectively by synchronizing content from frequently visited sites and organizing official documents through a unified interface. This functionality simplifies the posting and updating of materials, reducing the time and effort required for content creation. By enabling developers to craft a customized visual editing experience, Forestry enhances the overall usability and efficiency of managing web content.
BentoBox
Convertible Note in 2015
BentoBox CMS Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in developing a mobile operations platform tailored for restaurants. Founded in August 2013 by Krystle Mobayeni and Pierre Drescher, BentoBox automates various tasks for restaurants, including menu updates, social media management, private event promotions, and gift card sales. Its platform enhances the restaurant's online presence by offering features such as search engine optimization, social media and newsletter sign-up, and one-click reservations. By focusing on direct interactions between restaurants and their guests, BentoBox aims to eliminate reliance on third-party services, thereby allowing restaurants to drive high-margin revenue through their own websites. The company's tools are designed to improve operational efficiency while empowering restaurants to strengthen their customer relationships and maximize profits.
Pubble
Convertible Note in 2014
Pubble is a developer of a Q&A-focused web platform that enables clients to create and manage live question-and-answer communities. The company offers versatile solutions tailored to various needs, including simple "Ask Me Anything" plugins, community-supported FAQ pages, and live event Q&A features. Pubble's platform integrates seamlessly with clients' existing websites, blogs, social media pages, and mobile applications. By capturing detailed data on user interactions, Pubble helps clients gain insights into audience engagement, allowing them to enhance customer interaction and build a deeper understanding of their audience at scale.
CareSimply
Seed Round in 2012
CareSimply is a website that helps families find, hire, and manage local in-home caregivers. CareSimply's directory lists caregivers with whom the company has conducted interviews and performed background checks; families can search this list to find the appropriate provider for their loved ones. Caregiver profiles provide families with information on expertise, educational background, work experience, professional licenses, and patient reviews. Families can also interview and hire caregivers with CareSimply by scheduling and paying for services directly through the website. CareSimply assists families by taking care of paperwork, contracts, insurance, and taxes. CareSimply was founded in 2012 by Anthony Wijnen and Matthew Larson, and is backed by venture capital firm and startup foundry Sandbox Industries.
Marquee
Seed Round in 2012
Marquee operates as a digital studio that facilitates the creation of engaging publications for editorial teams. The platform features a user-friendly authoring tool that allows content producers to easily drag and drop files onto a page, making the publishing process straightforward and efficient. Content created on Marquee is fully responsive and optimized for various devices, ensuring a seamless user experience. By storing content as structured data rather than relying on templates, Marquee guarantees that published material remains adaptable and future-proof. The platform is designed to meet the diverse needs of content producers, ranging from individual creators to large organizations, supporting their efforts to build thriving digital experiences that attract and retain audiences. Established in 2012 through TechStars NYC, Marquee continues to serve as a vital resource for media and technology professionals.
Social Cascade is a for-benefit SaaS organization focused on fostering healthy communities through awareness and empathy. The company has developed a social platform aimed at helping children prepare for academic success by enhancing their mental and social skills. In addition, Social Cascade offers a content management system that delivers essential information to parents and caregivers. This platform facilitates the sharing of reliable health information with patients via social media and generates insightful reports that detail engagement metrics and trending topics. Through these services, Social Cascade enables healthcare providers to effectively connect with and reach their patients online.