The Natural Nipple
Convertible Note in 2021
The Natural Nipple specializes in the development of innovative feeding bottles that aim to enhance the breastfeeding experience for both mothers and babies. Their products are designed to closely mimic the shape and flow rate of the natural breast, thereby minimizing nipple confusion and facilitating a smooth transition between bottle feeding and breastfeeding. By prioritizing a biotechnological approach, The Natural Nipple supports neurological development and promotes a healthy microbiome, which is essential for the long-term health of infants. Their focus on improving mother-baby bonding and overall health positions them as a significant player in the maternal and infant wellness market.
Enable My Child
Convertible Note in 2019
Enable My Child, Ltd. is a healthcare provider focused on delivering specialized services for children, including speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and psychological support. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Astoria, New York, the company emphasizes high-quality, evidence-based, and affordable therapy options. Enable My Child leverages artificial intelligence to enhance its therapeutic offerings, ensuring that children receive effective care tailored to their individual needs. The company collaborates closely with children and their families to develop essential skills that help navigate everyday challenges. With a commitment to the well-being and development of each child, Enable My Child values the contributions of its professionals, fostering loyalty and expertise within its team.
CottageClass
Pre Seed Round in 2017
CottageClass Inc. is a New York-based company that operates an online community marketplace designed to connect parents and teachers in the realm of childhood education. Founded in 2015, the platform enables independent educators to create and manage personalized programs, including microschools, extracurricular activities, summer camps, and homeschooling options for children aged 0 to 18. By facilitating these connections, CottageClass aims to provide quality and affordable educational experiences, allowing students to benefit from diverse learning opportunities tailored to their individual needs.
Jiobit
Convertible Note in 2016
Jiobit is a company specializing in real-time location-tracking technology for children, adults, and pets. Its flagship product is a compact and durable tracking device that works in conjunction with a smartphone app, allowing users to monitor the location of their loved ones in over 120 countries, including multi-level buildings. The device boasts an impressive battery life, lasting weeks on a single charge, and offers advanced features such as custom geofencing, smart alerts, and a detailed location history. Jiobit's team comprises experienced engineers, designers, and marketers, collectively holding numerous patents from prior ventures in consumer product innovation. Headquartered in Chicago, with a development center in Silicon Valley, Jiobit aims to provide peace of mind to parents while enabling freedom for children and pets.
Leka
Convertible Note in 2016
Leka develops interactive, multi-sensory smart toys designed for children with special needs. These toys facilitate educational games that enhance social interactions, motor, cognitive, and emotional skills, while stimulating autonomy. Leka's toys are equipped with sensors to detect and respond to a child's interaction, helping them understand social cues and improve social skills.
Twigtale
Convertible Note in 2014
Twigtale is a company that specializes in providing personalized and accessible expert advice for parents navigating significant transitions in their children's lives, such as welcoming a new baby, relocating, or dealing with serious issues like illness or loss. The company develops a platform that allows parents to create personalized children's books and videos, enhancing their ability to engage with their children on these important topics. By offering guidance crafted by child development experts and tailored by parents, Twigtale aims to empower families with informative resources that facilitate meaningful conversations and support healthy child development. The company's customer base includes parents, as well as various groups and partners seeking to enhance their parenting approaches.
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.
BabytalkGPT is a technology company that specializes in providing AI-driven support for parents and parents-to-be. Its platform offers personalized, trusted advice on a range of topics, including pregnancy, baby sleep, feeding, and parenting, helping users navigate every stage of their journey with tailored, reliable information.