Carbon Saver
Seed Round in 2022
Carbon Saver is an eco-design software platform for buildings, focused on residential properties and accessible to a wide audience. The platform assesses the environmental impact of interior design projects and provides a calculation method to generate practical eco-design tools to support project stages. It was developed in collaboration with a diverse user community that includes architects, interior designers, project managers, contractors, and artisans, ensuring the solution reflects real-world needs and workflows.
Merchkit
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Merchkit is a company that specializes in visual merchandising, offering an all-in-one platform for businesses to enhance their product visuals. The platform enables users to design and plan the layout of merchandise displays, both in physical stores and online. By creating virtual product sets and photo shoots, Merchkit helps businesses optimize their online presence with compelling product images. Through its innovative solutions, the company aims to maximize the effectiveness of visual merchandising, ultimately assisting retailers in improving customer engagement and driving sales.
Smoove Creations
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Smoove Creations operates a shoe restoration and design company that blends customization with apparel. It offers personalized shoe designs for individuals, as well as tailored designs for businesses and events, and provides deep cleaning to restore sneakers by removing scuffs, stains, and dirt. The company aims to help customers express personal style and corporate branding through designer footwear.
Elena Velez
Seed Round in 2020
Founded in New York in 2018 by Elena Velez, this company is renowned for its unique fusion of metalsmithing and high fashion. It specializes in designing and manufacturing women's clothing that blends traditional craftsmanship with artisanal heritage, offering customers authentic pieces at affordable prices.
Awayr A.I.
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Awayr A.I. uses data-driven design and machine learning to produce SaaS software products. Our solutions help engineers understand the human attention and distraction implications of designs in real-time, to help them build better and safer user interface.
mimijumi
Venture Round in 2020
Founded in 2008, mimijumi specializes in designing and manufacturing infant care products. Its primary offerings include baby bottles designed to mimic breastfeeding, replacement nipples, stork carrier bags, and gift cards. The company's mission is to provide new mothers with safe, latex-free, and estrogenic and androgenic activity-free options to facilitate bottle feeding while supporting a newborn's growth process.
danger!awesome
Convertible Note in 2020
Danger!Awesome LLC, incorporated in 2014 and located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializes in laser-cutting and engraving services for a diverse range of materials, including wood, plastic, paper, and leather. The company caters to a wide array of clients, such as architects, artists, engineers, students, and small business owners. In addition to its core services, Danger!Awesome is developing an innovative super-powered professional solid-state laser cutter designed to deliver high performance at a consumer-friendly price point. This new device aims to replace traditional CO2-based laser systems, which are often prohibitively expensive, making laser technology more accessible to libraries, schools, and community spaces. The company also offers a membership-based community makerspace, allowing customers to collaborate with designers and technicians to create customized products tailored to their specific needs.
Vishion
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Vishion Corporation is a technology company based in Charlotte, North Carolina, founded in 2017. It has developed a mobile application that enables users to search for home decor and furniture specifically by color, utilizing true color data alongside user preferences and current fashion trends. The application is designed for both Android and iOS platforms. In addition to facilitating product searches, Vishion's platform allows users to organize design plans and ideate on various projects. It also connects users with home renovation experts for consultations and full project implementations, targeting a broad audience that includes both DIY enthusiasts and professional designers.
LotMonkey
Convertible Note in 2018
LotMonkey is an innovative company in the automotive sector that offers the first web-to-print application specifically designed for car dealerships. This technology enables dealerships to seamlessly synchronize their online and on-lot marketing efforts. With a focus on creating affordable and professional in-store visual assets, LotMonkey’s platform allows dealers to produce a wide range of merchandising materials, including vehicle stickers, hang tags, addendum labels, and showroom window signs. By providing an extensive library of designs, templates, and flexible printing options, LotMonkey transforms dealerships into strategic retail environments that enhance customer experience and drive sales. The application leverages proprietary technology, supported by two patents, to streamline the printing process, making it easier for dealers to implement effective visual merchandising both online and on the lot.
The Clear Cut
Convertible Note in 2018
The Clear Cut is a New York-based company that specializes in creating and selling customized diamond engagement rings. It offers a unique concierge service that allows consumers to design their own rings through personalized curation and expert guidance. By focusing on one-to-one personalization, The Clear Cut aims to enhance the diamond shopping experience, addressing the traditional challenges in the industry. The company has cultivated a strong community, engaging over 75,000 followers on social media, and facilitating purchases through various channels including Instagram, email, texting, and in-person appointments. The Clear Cut is committed to empowering a new generation of consumers by providing access to hand-crafted, custom-designed rings that are modeled after celebrity styles, all while ensuring affordability.
Inklocker
Convertible Note in 2017
Inklocker is a cloud-based platform that revolutionizes the printing industry by connecting apparel designers with small and medium-sized print shops. The platform enables print shops to streamline their production processes, outsource jobs, and integrate with various e-commerce channels, including popular shopping carts. Designed specifically for the custom product manufacturing industry, Inklocker allows businesses to efficiently manage their direct-to-garment (DTG) printing needs, facilitating local printing and customization of merchandise. By leveraging its network capabilities, Inklocker enhances the flexibility and scalability of printing operations, making it easier for designers to fulfill orders close to their customers.
Module
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Module is a company focused on developing modular residential housing projects that emphasize intelligent architectural design. By employing a modular approach, the company aims to make homeownership more accessible and flexible for a broader audience. Its offerings enable buyers to secure the right amount of living space tailored to their needs, while also providing customized housing services. This innovative model positions Module as a provider of affordable housing solutions suitable for the urban environment, catering to the demands of contemporary living.
Inklocker
Convertible Note in 2017
Inklocker is a cloud-based platform that revolutionizes the printing industry by connecting apparel designers with small and medium-sized print shops. The platform enables print shops to streamline their production processes, outsource jobs, and integrate with various e-commerce channels, including popular shopping carts. Designed specifically for the custom product manufacturing industry, Inklocker allows businesses to efficiently manage their direct-to-garment (DTG) printing needs, facilitating local printing and customization of merchandise. By leveraging its network capabilities, Inklocker enhances the flexibility and scalability of printing operations, making it easier for designers to fulfill orders close to their customers.
Ask Lorem
Seed Round in 2017
Lorem Technologies, Inc., established in 2016 and headquartered in New York, operates an on-demand freelance marketplace called Lorem. This platform connects non-technical business owners with skilled web developers and designers globally, facilitating swift project collaborations within 10 minutes. The company's mission is to empower business owners and promote freelancing as the future of work.
Ephemeral Tattoos
Seed Round in 2017
Founded in 2014, Ephemeral Tattoos operates a tattoo studio offering semi-permanent ink services. Its unique inks allow clients to express themselves freely with tattoos that fade over time, providing an alternative to traditional permanent tattoos.
Blank Slate Systems
Convertible Note in 2017
Blank Slate Systems, Inc. is a company based in Boulder, Colorado, founded in 2012. It specializes in developing a cloud-based sketch design tool that simplifies and accelerates the design process for users. The tool is designed to recognize rough sketches and transform them into precise digital drawings, facilitating a smoother workflow for prototypers and design professionals. By providing an intuitive interface that eliminates the complexities of traditional engineering software, Blank Slate enables users to quickly prototype and manufacture their ideas, enhancing collaboration and productivity in design projects.
MakersKit
Seed Round in 2016
MakersKit, Inc. is a company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing a variety of do-it-yourself (DIY) project kits. Founded in 2013, it offers an extensive range of products, including terrariums, apothecary kits, candles, lip balm, and T-shirt printing kits, among others. Each kit is designed to inspire creativity and is accompanied by all necessary supplies and online video tutorials to facilitate the crafting experience. MakersKit markets its products through both physical retail stores and online platforms, ensuring accessibility for a broad audience. The company has also established a strategic partnership with Birchbox, further enhancing its reach in the DIY market.
It's By U
Seed Round in 2016
It's By U is a subscription-based company that offers do-it-yourself flower arrangement kits featuring farm-fresh blooms. The kits include professional-quality tools, artisan-made vases, and a streaming video lesson to guide users in creating beautiful floral arrangements. By focusing on farm-direct floral subscriptions, It's By U aims to reduce flower waste while providing an engaging and educational experience for its customers. Additionally, the company contributes to social good by donating a percentage of each sale to Random Acts of Flowers, a charity dedicated to repurposing flowers for distribution to patients in hospitals and nursing homes.
Growth Instruments
Convertible Note in 2016
Growth Instruments, LLC is designed to accommodate complex, industry and organization-specific needs, while offering an affordable platform that is easily modified and maintained. Our goal is to transform corporate environments by providing highly customized solutions, behavioral data science, creative content and enhanced user experience in an effort to preserve your corporate culture and internal process.
Taylor & Hart
Convertible Note in 2016
Taylor & Hart Limited is a London-based company that specializes in the design and sale of diamond engagement rings, wedding rings, and custom jewelry. Established in 2011, the company focuses on allowing individuals to express their emotions through unique, personalized pieces. It offers an extensive selection of over 100,000 ethically sourced, GIA-graded diamonds, ensuring high quality and ethical standards. Taylor & Hart has received numerous accolades, including the "Best New Jeweler" award in 2014, and has been featured in prominent publications such as the Telegraph and Forbes. The company operates primarily online, providing worldwide shipping, and has garnered a customer satisfaction rating exceeding 9.6 out of 10 from over 120 reviews. Taylor & Hart has successfully raised over $500,000 through crowdfunding initiatives and has transacted more than $2 million in sales over the past year. A distinctive feature of each ring is a pink diamond set on the inside, which serves as the company's trademark.
ēdn
Convertible Note in 2016
ēdn is a company dedicated to transforming indoor gardening by enabling individuals to cultivate fresh herbs, vegetables, and flowers effortlessly. With a focus on sustainability, ēdn's innovative technology integrates advanced automation and app control, allowing users to achieve predictable and guaranteed results in plant growth. The company emphasizes the beauty of nature in its design, utilizing high-quality hardwood and aluminum to create aesthetically pleasing products that serve as living art. Through its mission, ēdn seeks to enhance the relationship between people and nature, making it possible for anyone to enjoy the benefits of gardening from the comfort of their own home.
danger!awesome
Convertible Note in 2016
Danger!Awesome LLC, incorporated in 2014 and located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializes in laser-cutting and engraving services for a diverse range of materials, including wood, plastic, paper, and leather. The company caters to a wide array of clients, such as architects, artists, engineers, students, and small business owners. In addition to its core services, Danger!Awesome is developing an innovative super-powered professional solid-state laser cutter designed to deliver high performance at a consumer-friendly price point. This new device aims to replace traditional CO2-based laser systems, which are often prohibitively expensive, making laser technology more accessible to libraries, schools, and community spaces. The company also offers a membership-based community makerspace, allowing customers to collaborate with designers and technicians to create customized products tailored to their specific needs.
PopUp Play
Convertible Note in 2016
PopUp Play offers a digital-to-physical platform enabling consumer brands to deliver customized product experiences on-demand. Through its touch-based design app, users can create and order personalized products, which are then manufactured and delivered.
With Clarity
Seed Round in 2016
With Clarity is an online retailer specializing in engagement rings. It offers a unique 'Free Home Preview' service, allowing customers to try replicas of ring styles at home before making a purchase. The company guarantees the lowest diamond prices and provides customization options.
UXTesting
Convertible Note in 2015
UXTesting, Inc. is a company focused on enhancing user experience through mobile testing tools and user behavior analysis. Founded in 2014 and based in Menlo Park, California, UXTesting provides a platform that facilitates communication among developers, designers, and product managers. Its services include live video sessions during testing to capture user interactions before application crashes, as well as tools like flow charts and heat maps that help visualize tester behavior. The company aims to help enterprises and design agencies gain valuable insights into user experiences, ultimately improving usability and efficiency. UXTesting participated in the Techstars Cloud program, graduating in early 2016, and has gained recognition for its innovative approach to user testing.
Lightboard
Seed Round in 2015
Lightboard is a graphic design agency that serves B2B marketing teams with on-demand and subscription-based design services for sales and marketing materials. It produces presentations, PDFs and prints, illustrations, display ads, banners, social media designs, web design, and email templates. Founded in 2015 and based in Seattle, Lightboard positions itself as a designer-in-the-cloud for marketing work, with account managers and designers delivering small projects efficiently. The company enables clients to design and develop websites and related collateral, helping organizations streamline material creation and maintain consistent branding across channels.
Brand.AI
Pre Seed Round in 2015
Brand.AI is a brand operating system and digital asset management platform that helps brand builders, agencies, and corporates streamline brand work. The platform synthesizes strategies, business plans, and brand touchpoints to guide concepts and content across channels, acting as a strategic co-pilot for internal and external partners. It enables asset management, sharing design assets with teams, and maintaining front-end code and visual consistency across applications by exporting style data to Sass and supporting integration with design tools such as Sketch and Adobe Illustrator, while automating updates into iOS and Android apps. Connecting the brand operating system to real-world projects reduces communication overhead and version conflicts and supports smarter decision-making.
Kwambio
Angel Round in 2015
Kwambio partners with designers to produce customizable homeware and accessories using proprietary software for ceramic and metal manufacturing. Headquartered in New York, it was founded in 2014 by Vlad Usov and Dmitriy Krivoshey.
LovePop
Pre Seed Round in 2015
LovePop Inc., established in 2014 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in designing and manufacturing unique, laser-cut pop-up greeting cards. The company offers a wide range of cards for various occasions such as birthdays, holidays, and Valentine's Day, selling them through outlets in Boston, Northern California, Southern California, Las Vegas, and online. LovePop aims to strengthen personal relationships by providing innovative, interactive greeting card options that go beyond traditional digital connections.
Card Isle
Convertible Note in 2015
Card Isle Corporation is a company that specializes in designing and selling personalized boutique greeting cards through automated kiosks and an online platform. Founded in 2013 and based in Blacksburg, Virginia, Card Isle enables customers to create custom greeting cards on-site or via its website. The company offers two main solutions: a Print-at-Home option that allows users to print boutique-quality cards using their Canon printers, and an eCommerce service that provides greeting and photo card design through various channels, including in-store and over the phone. By focusing on personalized, on-demand printing, Card Isle eliminates the need for extensive inventory of greeting cards, ensuring that each card is tailored to the customer's specifications. The company's services cater to a wide range of clients, including hospitals, airports, military bases, universities, convenience stores, and corporate campuses across the United States.
Unmade
Convertible Note in 2014
Unmade is a London-based company established in 2013, specializing in on-demand knitwear production. It designs and sells men's and women's knitwear, scarves, and jumpers through its London store and online platforms, both domestically and internationally. Unmade's innovative business model involves controlling industrial knitting machines to create unique garments each time, akin to 3D printing for clothing using high-quality, natural fibers. This technology allows customers to customize designs, remix artwork from prominent artists, and preview their creations on virtual models before production. Unmade's patent-pending technologies enable cost-effective, one-off production, challenging traditional mass production methods. The company aims to create a platform and marketplace for brands and designers to offer custom clothing, taking mass custom production of knitwear to an industrial scale.
Stand In
Seed Round in 2014
Stand In redefines how apps are designed. With our software, designers can craft amazing user experiences for the wide range of devices that we interact with every day.
MakersKit
Seed Round in 2014
MakersKit, Inc. is a company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing a variety of do-it-yourself (DIY) project kits. Founded in 2013, it offers an extensive range of products, including terrariums, apothecary kits, candles, lip balm, and T-shirt printing kits, among others. Each kit is designed to inspire creativity and is accompanied by all necessary supplies and online video tutorials to facilitate the crafting experience. MakersKit markets its products through both physical retail stores and online platforms, ensuring accessibility for a broad audience. The company has also established a strategic partnership with Birchbox, further enhancing its reach in the DIY market.
Matter.io
Pre Seed Round in 2014
Matter.io specializes in the small-batch production of metal parts through advanced 3D printing and rapid molding techniques. The company offers a diverse selection of base and precious metals, including yellow and white brass, bronze, and sterling silver, which can be polished and plated in various finishes. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with an additional location in New York, Matter.io primarily serves independent designers and businesses. The company aims to streamline the manufacturing process for product designers, facilitating efficient production and logistics comparable to the ease with which developers deploy servers.
Litographs
Convertible Note in 2014
Litographs is a printing company that creates merchandise by printing text from classic or contemporary books onto apparel and wall art, including posters, t-shirts, totes, and scarves. The designs are created by a global team of artists; from a distance they convey a theme, character, or setting, and up close the text remains fully legible. The company aims to promote literacy and partners with charitable initiatives to donate books to communities in need for each product sold. By turning literature into wearable and decorative items, Litographs bridges reading with everyday life.
Designlab
Seed Round in 2013
Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, Designlab empowers creators by offering mentor-led online courses focused on user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design. Its curriculum covers layout, user experience, typography, and other relevant skills through hands-on projects and one-on-one mentorship from expert designers.
At Plum, they aim to use beautiful design and smart technology to reinvent age-old technology.
They don't see "the home of the future" or a "smart home." They just see a better way to live. Their aim is to craft product experiences that change your life without getting in your way.
That's why everything they make is created with precision and care. Their mission isn't just to create great products but to build the products that create experiences you'll love.
CONSTRVCT
Seed Round in 2013
CONSTRVCT is the missing software platform for fashion design. Easy CAD tools for anyone to use, with services to support the design process at all levels.
It's creative tools for the digital crafting generation.
CONSTRVCT is developed by [Continuum Fashion](/organization/continuum-fashion).
Sketchfab
Angel Round in 2013
Sketchfab, Inc. is a platform established in 2012 that facilitates the publishing, discovery, and sharing of three-dimensional renderings of objects and content. Headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Paris, Sketchfab aims to empower creativity by enabling users to easily publish and access 3D content online. The platform boasts a community of millions of creators who have contributed millions of models, fostering an environment for immersive and interactive 3D experiences. Additionally, Sketchfab features a marketplace that allows buyers and sellers to confidently transact 3D models, supported by tools such as a real-time viewer and model inspector.
Strucwise is an AI-augmented engineering company that offers cloud-based integrated design tools for engineers, architects, and developers. Its software automates the creation of floor plans, loading plans, material usage analysis, detailed drawings, rebar detailing, and construction documents. By integrating AI-driven analysis and reporting, the platform enables users to design and evaluate concrete structures efficiently and reliably.
Ceemo automates brand creation for small businesses, startups, non-profits using Crunchbase data and AI algorithms. It applies new brands across marketing materials to launch, run, and grow ventures, supporting fundraising efforts.
Spokbee operates a three-dimensional product configuration platform that automates customization processes. It streamlines sales and manufacturing efficiency, offering personalized products ranging from gifts to industrial supplies.
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