Right Side Capital Management

Right Side Capital Management, established in 2010, is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm that specializes in early-stage technology investments. It focuses on funding pre-seed rounds, making 75-100 investments annually in startups outside major tech hubs, with pre-money valuations typically ranging from $1M to $3M. The firm prefers capital-efficient businesses and aims to provide a swift investment decision, usually within two weeks. Since 2012, RSCM has invested in approximately 200 companies across 19 U.S. states and several international locations, including Canada, Israel, Australia, New Zealand, and Western Europe.

Kevin Dick

Managing Director

Dave Lambert

Founder and Managing Director

David Lambert

Founder and Managing Director

Jeff Pomeranz

Managing Director

Paul Swiencicki

Growth Partner

Past deals in Digital Media

Oben Health

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Oben Health offers a digital treatment platform aimed at addressing heart disease through lifestyle modifications rather than medication or surgery. The platform tracks users' daily activities and focuses on optimizing four key lifestyle areas: nutrition, exercise, stress management, and social support. By integrating elements of behavioral health, mindfulness, and holistic health, Oben Health's approach is supported by clinical research, which suggests that these lifestyle changes can help reverse the effects of heart disease. The company is committed to promoting health equity and improving overall well-being through its innovative digital health solutions.

Maro

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Maro is an education technology company focused on enhancing student success through mental health and wellness support. By partnering with schools and families, Maro aims to eliminate barriers to learning caused by mental health challenges. The company utilizes digital media and data to promote awareness of reproductive and mental health, facilitating early intervention and risk detection through school-based mental health screenings and tailored interventions. This approach seeks to transform how students and the adults involved in their lives engage with mental health and sex education, ultimately fostering a healthier environment conducive to learning.

SimiDigi

Pre Seed Round in 2021
SimiDigi is a workforce training and development company that specializes in enhancing corporate training through innovative technologies. The company provides a range of services, including onsite training, online learning, mobile virtual reality, and 3D simulated digital training. Its learning management platform utilizes interactive digital technology and mobile virtual reality to deliver practical, hands-on experiences tailored for industries such as engineering, safety, and development. By offering these advanced training solutions, SimiDigi aims to help businesses reduce training costs while fostering employee growth and contributing to overall company profitability.

Choira

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Choira is focused on creating a digital music ecosystem that facilitates low-latency remote collaboration among musicians and production companies. The platform provides tools for jamming, recording, and producing music, catering to the commercial music market. It features a team of producers who enhance the collaborative experience and offers a repository of label-quality music. By enabling artists to work together online, Choira aims to empower them in their creative processes and foster a dynamic environment for music production.

Cohley

Seed Round in 2021
Cohley is a content generation platform that connects brands with vetted creators and photographers to facilitate the production of diverse and actionable content. Through its software, clients can post campaigns that outline their content goals, allowing creators to apply with a clear understanding of timelines, deliverables, guidelines, and compensation. This process helps brands efficiently select creators and gather thousands of rights-approved videos, photos, and text reviews, which are stored in centralized Content Libraries for easy activation across digital channels. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, Cohley aims to support brands in generating high volumes of quality content while driving data-informed strategies at a reduced cost.

Prezence

Convertible Note in 2021
Prezence is a digital wellness company founded in 2018 and located in Boston, MA. The company focuses on transforming technology from a source of stress into a source of strength through its Digital Mindfulness approach. Prezence offers a digital wellness application that assists users in realigning their daily mindset by incorporating mindfulness practices into their routines. The platform enables users to begin and end each day with a sixty-second mindfulness pause, providing access to curated content, tools, and immersive experiences designed to help manage anxiety, navigate stress, and enhance overall well-being.

Streo

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Streo is an Indian company focused on revolutionizing the nightlife industry through its innovative music-streaming application. Founded by Arush and Prerana Dhawan, the platform enables artists to live stream, archive, and distribute their performances, creating a personalized online music library for paid access. With a subscription model, Streo allows a global audience to enjoy unlimited on-demand access to live events. The platform not only supports artists in building their digital music catalogs but also ensures that they receive royalties, benefiting both performers and copyright owners such as composers and labels. Streo aims to enhance the user experience for all stakeholders in the nightlife ecosystem, including users, artists, nightclubs, and festival organizers, while planning to introduce additional solutions in the future.

Broca

Convertible Note in 2021
Broca is a collaborative platform that creates high-quality content allowing marketing teams to rapidly launch more effective campaigns

Tegger

Venture Round in 2020
Tegger is a technology company that specializes in providing accurate data for advertising on content sites through a digital solution that collects and verifies consumer information across various devices. The company offers a free tool for site managers aimed at enhancing reader loyalty and content consumption while providing advertisers with people-based data. Tegger's platform also incorporates a crypto-based gamification and rewards system that incentivizes user engagement by rewarding participants with an SEC-approved crypto token that holds real financial value. This innovative approach enables clients to better understand their audience and curate user experiences more effectively in a post-cookie environment.

Cohley

Seed Round in 2020
Cohley is a content generation platform that connects brands with vetted creators and photographers to facilitate the production of diverse and actionable content. Through its software, clients can post campaigns that outline their content goals, allowing creators to apply with a clear understanding of timelines, deliverables, guidelines, and compensation. This process helps brands efficiently select creators and gather thousands of rights-approved videos, photos, and text reviews, which are stored in centralized Content Libraries for easy activation across digital channels. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, Cohley aims to support brands in generating high volumes of quality content while driving data-informed strategies at a reduced cost.

Adder

Convertible Note in 2019
Adder Mobile Technologies, Inc. is an outdoor advertising and analytics company based in Louisville, Kentucky. Established in 2017, it specializes in providing a platform that tracks the performance of out-of-home advertising campaigns. Adder offers a mobile application that assists drivers with real-time navigation while simultaneously monitoring their routes. The Adder OOH Portal serves as an analytics engine, delivering GPS and signal-verified data on outdoor advertisements. The company's tools effectively connect digital and physical advertising spaces, allowing brands to invest in their communities while measuring audience engagement. By linking businesses with everyday drivers through car wrap advertisements, Adder facilitates a mutually beneficial relationship that enhances brand visibility and trust within local areas.

Fixel

Convertible Note in 2019
Fixel is an Israel-based company founded in 2006 that specializes in audience segmentation. The company provides a fully automated tool designed to rank website visitors based on their engagement levels. This segmentation helps businesses understand their audience better and tailor their marketing efforts accordingly. By focusing on user engagement, Fixel aims to enhance the effectiveness of online strategies and improve overall customer interactions.

Alpine Media Technology

Convertible Note in 2019
Alpine Media Technology, LLC, founded in 2014 and based in Centennial, Colorado, develops innovative digital communication systems that facilitate real-time information sharing across various applications. Their technology includes a unique panel system equipped with multiple video displays, a power source, Wi-Fi capabilities, and the option for wireless cell phone charging. This system harnesses energy from the bullwheel, allowing it to power displays for up to 20 minutes. The company’s platform is versatile, catering to diverse environments such as mountain resorts, senior living communities, and homeowners associations, enabling them to effectively communicate essential updates like event information, ride statuses, trail conditions, and emergency messages. By combining mobile apps, digital signage, and a web-based command center, Alpine Media Technology enhances community engagement and information dissemination.

AdinMo

Pre Seed Round in 2018
AdInMo is a New York-based company that provides an in-game advertising platform designed to offer click-free ads that do not disrupt game play. Founded in 2017, the platform enables brands to connect with mobile application developers, particularly in the realms of eSports, augmented reality, virtual reality, and mobile games. AdInMo's InGamePlay advertising campaigns create a seamless brand experience, allowing advertisers to engage highly involved audiences while offering game developers a new revenue stream without compromising player immersion. By delivering non-interruptive ad formats, AdInMo enhances player retention and monetization, empowering developers to effectively reach premium audiences across diverse player personas.

Rap Plug

Seed Round in 2018
Rap Plug Inc. operates a discovery and verification platform tailored for musicians and professionals within the music industry. Established in 2016 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, the company employs machine learning algorithms to identify and authenticate artists and industry professionals. The platform offers various tools that facilitate collaboration and monetization, catering to a diverse audience that includes artists, record labels, producers, and entrepreneurs. By streamlining communication and resource-sharing within the Hip Hop community, Rap Plug provides innovative solutions that enhance connectivity and support the growth of emerging talent in the music sector.

Cohley

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Cohley is a content generation platform that connects brands with vetted creators and photographers to facilitate the production of diverse and actionable content. Through its software, clients can post campaigns that outline their content goals, allowing creators to apply with a clear understanding of timelines, deliverables, guidelines, and compensation. This process helps brands efficiently select creators and gather thousands of rights-approved videos, photos, and text reviews, which are stored in centralized Content Libraries for easy activation across digital channels. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, Cohley aims to support brands in generating high volumes of quality content while driving data-informed strategies at a reduced cost.

Fangage

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Fangage is a social engagement platform designed to connect fans with their favorite celebrities by offering digital autographs. The platform allows users to upload pictures for celebrities to sign, which can then be downloaded, printed, and shared on social media. This service provides fans with personalized, autographed memories while ensuring real-time authentication from the celebrities, enhancing the overall experience of fan interaction. By bridging the gap between fans and celebrities, Fangage creates unique opportunities for engagement and personal connection.

Pundit

Convertible Note in 2018
Pundit, Inc. operates an online platform and marketplace that enables users to publish, sell, comment on, promote, and purchase artwork. Founded in 2015 and based in Los Angeles, the company gained recognition for its innovative consumer and social applications aimed at helping creators build intellectual property and strengthen connections with their audiences. Among its notable products are Pundit Stickers and Grafiti, which collectively attracted over 1 million users on iOS and Android. These applications allow users to discover, showcase, and share digital stickers in both 2D and augmented reality formats. Pundit has partnered with major brands and intellectual property owners, executing successful campaigns such as augmented reality stickers for Disney and Paramount films. The company's achievements include recognition as one of Inc's Coolest College Startups and participation in the Disney Accelerator powered by Techstars.

Novel Effect

Convertible Note in 2017
Novel Effect is a Seattle-based company that specializes in voice-driven media and entertainment. Its primary offering is a voice interactive storytelling application that enhances the reading experience by synchronizing theme music and sound effects with voice recognition technology. This innovative application provides voice-activated companion audio that activates as children read, creating immersive and interactive experiences. By blending physical and digital worlds, Novel Effect aims to foster learning and engagement between children and parents in a manner that is both supportive and non-distracting. The company's focus is on enriching storytelling through technology, making it easier for families to enjoy books, videos, and games together.

Wave Sports + Entertainment

Convertible Note in 2017
Wave Sports + Entertainment is a media company specializing in sports and entertainment content for digital-native fans, primarily Gen Z and Millennials. It operates over 30 media brands, produces original content, manages talent, and offers a full-service agency for public relations, social media, creative, and influencer marketing. With a strong presence on platforms like Snapchat, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, Wave reaches over 500 million fans monthly, delivering highly engaged content that consistently ranks among the most popular on these platforms.

Lightning AI

Convertible Note in 2017
Lightning AI operates an online marketing platform designed to identify target audiences for digital advertising. The platform leverages artificial intelligence to automate and optimize key processes, including bidding, audience expansion, and re-targeting, which helps businesses achieve their marketing objectives. By streamlining these functions, Lightning AI enables marketers to lower customer acquisition costs while allowing them to concentrate on developing creative and engaging marketing campaigns.

Specless

Seed Round in 2017
Specless, LLC is a digital advertising platform based in Chicago, Illinois, that facilitates the creation of innovative advertising campaigns for designers, agencies, media companies, and clients. By utilizing a proprietary API and creative toolkit, Specless allows users to separate the technical specifications of ad functionality from the creative content. This approach enables publishers to develop unique ad formats while giving advertisers the ability to scale complex creative campaigns across various media and platforms. The platform automatically optimizes ads to ensure contextual relevance across different devices, eliminating the need for multiple versions of the same message. Through its services, Specless enhances the advertising experience by offering a more flexible and efficient solution for both publishers and advertisers.

Mediarails

Convertible Note in 2017
Mediarails Inc, incorporated in 2016 and based in Bellevue, Washington, specializes in developing software for customer relationship management and growth. As a subsidiary of Impact Tech, Inc., Mediarails offers a platform designed to help businesses discover and recruit digital media partners, streamline affiliate programs, and manage influencer campaigns. The platform utilizes automation to simplify tedious tasks, allowing companies to focus on building and nurturing partnerships, regardless of their size. Mediarails aims to enhance engagement with both new and existing partners, ultimately driving revenue growth for its clients.

ICONYC Labs

Seed Round in 2017
ICONYC Labs is a venture capital firm based in New York City that focuses on early-stage Israeli tech startups. Founded in 2015 by Arie Abecassis and Eyal Bino, the firm aims to accelerate growth and reduce time to market for its portfolio companies. ICONYC Labs invests in a range of sectors including enterprise software, Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, digital health, drones, fintech, digital media, and various technology-driven fields. By providing both financial support and strategic guidance, ICONYC Labs helps startups navigate the challenges of scaling their businesses in competitive markets.

Roam Solutions

Debt Financing in 2016
Roam Solutions, established in 2013 and based in Dallas, Texas, specializes in interactive digital signage for commercial real estate. The company offers two primary products: The Atlas, an interactive touchscreen solution for visitor and tenant information, wayfinding, directories, and marketing purposes, and The Glance, a non-touch alternative for directory and information board needs. Roam's platform enables clients to manage and remotely monitor their digital signage projects, including application development and graphics design.

Drizzle Labs

Seed Round in 2016
Drizzle Labs operates a platform that empowers content creators and publishers to monetize their work by offering individual pieces of content for purchase or by requiring user information in exchange for access. This Los Angeles-based company, founded in 2016, facilitates transactions for various digital content types, including text, videos, images, and podcasts. Drizzle Labs charges a platform fee for its services.

Purple

Seed Round in 2016
Purple is a conversational media platform that connects individuals who are passionate about a topic, to curious people who want to learn about it. Their platform allows users to create channels about a topic where they send out interactive stories, and cover exciting events live through messaging. Here is a demo video of our politics channel so you can see how the service works on SMS.

Donut Media

Seed Round in 2016
Donut Media Inc. is a digital media company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in creating cross-platform video content tailored for automotive and motorsports enthusiasts. The company employs proprietary technology and a curated network of influencers to develop and disseminate engaging automotive content across various social channels. Donut Media has established a data-driven approach that enhances the shareability of its videos, ensuring they resonate with its target audience. In addition to video content, the company also offers a range of merchandise, including clothing and accessories, allowing customers to engage further with the automotive culture.

Ella Biomedical

Convertible Note in 2016
Ella Biomedical, Inc. is a company that focuses on helping individuals manage chronic pain through digital mindfulness programs. Founded in 2016 and based in Los Angeles, California, with operations in Fortitude Valley, Australia, the company offers a mobile-based healthcare platform that trains the brain to process pain differently. Its app-based program is designed specifically for chronic pain patients, aiming to reduce healthcare costs while improving patients' pain levels, functional status, and mental well-being. The program includes multi-week sessions that feature real-life coaching and self-directed resources, addressing not only pain management but also associated issues such as depression and anxiety.

RushTix

Pre Seed Round in 2016
RushTix, Inc. is a subscription-based live entertainment platform established in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in offering a variety of live events, including music, health, and comedy shows. In addition to its live entertainment offerings, RushTix has developed an AI-driven platform called ReelMagic, which enables users to engage in immersive 3D story worlds. This platform allows users to influence narratives and interact with virtual characters in real-time, fostering a unique online experience. Creators can also utilize this platform to develop and monetize their interactive experiences within a dedicated marketplace, further enhancing the community aspect of immersive entertainment.

Seed&Spark

Convertible Note in 2016
Seed&Spark operates a crowdfunding and digital distribution platform that supports filmmakers in creating, promoting, and distributing diverse independent films and shows. Founded in 2012 and based in Los Angeles, California, with additional operations in New York and Chicago, the platform enables filmmakers to build their audiences and secure funding through innovative tools like WishList, which allows supporters to contribute specific items to campaigns. Seed&Spark also offers a subscription streaming service, providing access to unique content that emphasizes representation and diversity in storytelling. Subscribers can engage directly by voting to fund new projects each month, fostering a community that prioritizes inclusive narratives both in front of and behind the camera.

ResponsiveAds

Pre Seed Round in 2016
ResponsiveAds, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in programmatic, direct, and native advertising solutions. Founded in 2012, the company offers two primary products: STRETCH, a banner advertising platform that allows a single advertising creative to function across various digital environments using a standard third-party tag, and NarratorStudio, a self-service cloud application for creating precise HTML5 responsive ads. ResponsiveAds focuses on enhancing ad performance across mobile, tablet, and desktop platforms, enabling publishers and advertisers to better engage audiences. The company’s innovative Fully-Fluid™ creative management platform allows marketers to produce dynamic HTML5 assets compatible with any ad slot, significantly streamlining the creative process. With a comprehensive library of templates and custom solutions, ResponsiveAds has delivered billions of impressions for prominent brands and agencies, emphasizing high-quality, visually appealing ads that drive revenue and audience engagement.

Alloy

Seed Round in 2015
Alloy Digital LLC is a prominent media company focused on the 12-34 demographic, recognized for its digital media and video network that creates and delivers original content across various platforms. In addition to its media operations, Alloy has developed an identity verification platform designed to enhance security and streamline fraud prevention for banks and financial institutions. This platform offers a single API and dashboard that simplifies the management of customer data, enabling organizations to automate their identity compliance and fraud decision processes. By integrating multiple data sources and providing tools for case management and reporting, Alloy supports financial institutions and FinTech companies in effectively addressing identity and compliance challenges.

Switchboard Live

Pre Seed Round in 2015
Switchboard Live Inc. operates a live video streaming and syndication platform designed to connect brands and advertisers with targeted audiences across various online channels. Founded in 2014 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the company facilitates the management of multiple live streams through a unified dashboard, allowing content creators to efficiently distribute live videos to social media platforms and web pages. Its offerings include the Producer solution, which tailors audience access based on budget and demographic targets, as well as Joicaster, a stream-sharing tool that consolidates live chats into a cohesive cross-platform experience. Serving a diverse range of sectors such as entertainment, government, gaming, and sports, Switchboard Live aims to enhance audience engagement and boost subscriptions for its clients. The company was previously known as Joicaster Inc. before rebranding in February 2016.

Yonder

Convertible Note in 2015
Yonder LLC, founded in 2017 and based in Austin, Texas, develops an application designed to help brands contextualize online information. The company aims to enhance the understanding of digital content by adding cultural context to information as it circulates on the internet. Yonder's mission is rooted in the belief that the internet should democratize information flow and combat the issues of misinformation, fake accounts, and disinformation that arise when content is presented without context. By addressing these challenges, Yonder seeks to foster a more trustworthy and open digital environment.

Pomika

Convertible Note in 2015
Pomika turns images into inspirational online shopping experiences. They use proprietary image recognition DeepDNA to find the exact products inside images that you love and they even recommend you other products with a similar look. Starting by integrating with Instagram they allow anyone to transform pictures into micro e-commerce sites with details of the products displayed in them. They make Instagram Shoppable.

Drizzle Labs

Convertible Note in 2015
Drizzle Labs operates a platform that empowers content creators and publishers to monetize their work by offering individual pieces of content for purchase or by requiring user information in exchange for access. This Los Angeles-based company, founded in 2016, facilitates transactions for various digital content types, including text, videos, images, and podcasts. Drizzle Labs charges a platform fee for its services.

Lightboard

Seed Round in 2015
Lightboard, Inc. is a graphic design agency based in Seattle, Washington, specializing in creating marketing and sales materials. Founded in 2015, the company offers a range of services, including on-demand and subscription-based presentations, PDFs, illustrations, display advertisements, banners, social media designs, web design, and email templates. Lightboard aims to provide an efficient solution for clients by leveraging a combination of skilled account managers and designers, as well as cloud-based graphic design software. This approach allows them to handle small projects effectively while delivering high-quality results, thus alleviating the challenges associated with managing multiple freelancers.

Pundit

Pre Seed Round in 2015
Pundit, Inc. operates an online platform and marketplace that enables users to publish, sell, comment on, promote, and purchase artwork. Founded in 2015 and based in Los Angeles, the company gained recognition for its innovative consumer and social applications aimed at helping creators build intellectual property and strengthen connections with their audiences. Among its notable products are Pundit Stickers and Grafiti, which collectively attracted over 1 million users on iOS and Android. These applications allow users to discover, showcase, and share digital stickers in both 2D and augmented reality formats. Pundit has partnered with major brands and intellectual property owners, executing successful campaigns such as augmented reality stickers for Disney and Paramount films. The company's achievements include recognition as one of Inc's Coolest College Startups and participation in the Disney Accelerator powered by Techstars.

MusiQuest

Convertible Note in 2015
MusiQuest is a developer of a musical application aimed at fostering a passion for music among beginners. The company's platform provides a comprehensive curriculum that teaches essential music concepts through creative and interactive units. It integrates various subjects such as literacy, math, history, and science, allowing children to learn, enhance their skills, and create music in diverse styles. MusiQuest's approach encourages creativity and engagement, making music education accessible and enjoyable for young learners.

Flytedesk

Convertible Note in 2015
Flytedesk is an advertising platform designed specifically for college campuses, facilitating the buying and management of multi-channel advertising campaigns. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Flytedesk offers a streamlined interface that allows advertisers to access a variety of media channels, including print, digital, social media, radio, and outdoor advertising. The platform enables users to create and manage their campaigns efficiently, overseeing the entire lifecycle from buying to verification and billing automation. By connecting brands with college students, Flytedesk serves advertisers, student media organizations, and campus inventory owners, simplifying the advertising process on college campuses and enhancing engagement with the millennial demographic.

MusiQuest

Seed Round in 2015
MusiQuest is a developer of a musical application aimed at fostering a passion for music among beginners. The company's platform provides a comprehensive curriculum that teaches essential music concepts through creative and interactive units. It integrates various subjects such as literacy, math, history, and science, allowing children to learn, enhance their skills, and create music in diverse styles. MusiQuest's approach encourages creativity and engagement, making music education accessible and enjoyable for young learners.

Rad

Seed Round in 2015
Rad is an online entertainment platform that offers a unique streaming experience through its NFTV app suite. This platform allows users to access Live TV, Premium Video, and Live Events, all of which are unlocked using non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Additionally, Rad is associated with Littlstar, a global network that specializes in virtual reality, 360-degree video, and immersive experiences. Together, these services position Rad as a forward-thinking player in the evolving landscape of digital entertainment.

Spoon University

Convertible Note in 2015
Spoon University is an online food publication platform founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York. It serves as a resource for college students, offering simple recipes and recommendations for local restaurants that are often overlooked. The platform focuses on catering to the needs of millennials by providing localized content related to food, wellness, and lifestyle. Spoon University enables college students to discover, share, and engage with food-related stories, recipes, reviews, and events, making food more accessible and relevant to their everyday lives.

UniqueSound

Convertible Note in 2015
UniqueSound, founded in 2014 and based in Paris, France, operates a platform that connects professional composers and sound creatives with clients seeking their services. The platform allows composers, sound designers, and other sound professionals to create portfolios that showcase their work, facilitating direct hiring by various clients such as global brands, advertising agencies, and production companies. UniqueSound has established itself as the largest platform for sound creatives, leveraging a worldwide network to enhance visibility and opportunities for its users. Since its inception, the company has expanded its reach, including participation in the Techstars NYC 2015 program, and has collaborated with notable clients like L'Oréal and Samsung.

Codarica

Convertible Note in 2014
Codarica AB is a company based in Stockholm, Sweden, that specializes in developing digital educational products aimed at children aged 5 to 10. Founded in 2013, Codarica focuses on teaching coding fundamentals through engaging storytelling applications and gamification. The company's offerings include E-books and applications that use fun visuals to create an interactive learning experience. With two apps available and over 380,000 downloads, Codarica addresses the demand for educational products that are enjoyable and promote inclusivity in the field of computer science. By emphasizing programming as an essential skill for the 21st century, Codarica aims to provide children worldwide with a solid foundation in coding at an early age.

Sidelines

Convertible Note in 2014
Sidelines, Inc. operates an online platform that connects content creators with their audiences, particularly focusing on sports enthusiasts. Founded in 2010 and based in San Francisco, California, the company amplifies writers' voices by showcasing their work on premium digital publications. It offers content publishers enhanced discussions integrated into their sites and allows brands to engage with specific demographics through sponsored authentic discussions. Additionally, Sidelines serves as a social network for sports fans, enabling users to follow their favorite teams and share opinions, photos, videos, and articles with friends and fellow fans.

Rocki

Convertible Note in 2014
ROCKI develops a Wi-Fi music system that aims to revolutionize home audio experiences by transforming both existing and new speakers into smart Wi-Fi-enabled devices. This innovative solution allows users to enjoy multi-room, multi-user music streaming, providing the ability to control playback through smartphones, tablets, and computers. ROCKI's platform is designed to be simple, affordable, and immediately accessible, offering significant advantages in both time and cost over competitors. By catering to a wide range of consumers and speaker manufacturing partners, ROCKI positions itself as a definitive standard in Wi-Fi streaming technology.

Naritiv

Convertible Note in 2014
Naritiv Inc. is a marketing and analytics platform based in Los Angeles, California, that connects brands with influencers on Snapchat. Founded in 2012, the company specializes in creating ongoing programming and large audiences on Snapchat, generating over 20 billion views monthly through its network of creators. Naritiv offers a mobile application that enables brands to develop and execute Snapchat campaigns, equipped with customized social content and comprehensive analytics and reporting tools. In addition to Snapchat, Naritiv's content extends to other platforms like Twitter and Instagram, providing partners with unique technology to enhance their marketing efforts and grow their audience effectively.

GameWisp

Convertible Note in 2014
GameWisp, Inc. operates a platform designed for live streamers and gaming YouTubers to enhance interaction, viewing, and monetization. Founded in 2012 and based in Nashville, Tennessee, GameWisp enables content creators to offer subscription services to their fans, providing exclusive benefits, content, and direct engagement. The platform addresses the challenges faced by gaming video producers in monetizing their content beyond standard advertising methods. By focusing specifically on the gaming demographic, GameWisp offers tailored experiences that include improved content discovery, industry-specific monetization strategies, and relevant data analytics for creators, networks, and advertisers. With a vast audience of unique viewers and extensive gaming content produced, GameWisp serves as a crucial infrastructure for content creators looking to build their brand and engage their audience effectively.

Heroic.ly

Seed Round in 2013
Heroic.ly is an online marketing platform headquartered in Seattle, Washington, that specializes in retail marketing solutions. The platform features a recommendation engine that analyzes various factors, including region, consumer behavior, and product offerings, to identify growth opportunities. By providing insights on the ideal combinations of products, regions, and advertising networks, Heroic.ly helps marketing organizations optimize their strategies to meet demand and enhance sales performance. Additionally, the platform offers valuable customer-centric insights such as predicted revenue and cost-per-acquisition targets, enabling businesses to refine their marketing funnels effectively.

Sketchfab

Angel Round in 2013
Sketchfab, Inc. operates a platform that facilitates the publishing, discovery, and sharing of three-dimensional content. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Paris, the company has cultivated a large community of creators who collectively contribute millions of 3D models. This platform not only empowers users to showcase their work but also allows for immersive and interactive experiences. Furthermore, Sketchfab offers a marketplace where buyers and sellers can confidently transact 3D models, utilizing features such as a real-time viewer and model inspector to enhance the purchasing experience.

Cont3nt.com

Seed Round in 2012
Cont3nt.com operates a real-time marketplace for entrepreneurial media and visual journalism, connecting freelancers and citizen journalists with publishers to facilitate the sale and distribution of content, including photos and videos. Founded in 2010 and based in Dulles, Virginia, the platform allows media distributors to upload multimedia content, set licensing and pricing, and sell directly to publishers. This innovative service enables journalists, even in challenging regions, to monetize their work quickly, ensuring that impactful stories can reach media outlets like the BBC or local newspapers within a short timeframe. Cont3nt.com aims to streamline the process of breaking news distribution, akin to an eBay for journalism.

Prolific Works

Seed Round in 2012
Prolific Works operates an online publishing platform aimed at connecting authors with new readers. The platform facilitates visibility for authors, allowing them to promote their work effectively and build their audience. By offering features such as sneak peeks and bonus content, Prolific Works enables authors to engage with their existing fans while attracting new ones. This approach allows authors to focus more on their writing while enhancing their marketing efforts and reaching the right readership.

Leanplum

Pre Seed Round in 2012
Leanplum Inc. is a mobile marketing platform that specializes in enhancing engagement for brands through a unified, multichannel approach. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York, London, Bulgaria, and Amsterdam, Leanplum enables businesses to optimize their mobile applications and marketing efforts. The platform offers a range of services including messaging, automation, app editing, personalization, A/B testing, and analytics, allowing product teams to conduct real-time optimization tests and analyze results effectively. Renowned global brands such as Tinder, Grab, Tesco, and Zynga utilize Leanplum to orchestrate integrated campaigns that foster customer loyalty and drive growth. By transforming data into actionable insights, Leanplum helps companies understand user needs, delivering relevant experiences that enhance brand engagement and establish long-term customer relationships.

Maptia

Seed Round in 2012
Maptia is an online media platform focused on storytelling and fostering empathy by allowing users to share their experiences through blogs and visual narratives. The platform enables individuals to create maps of the locations they have visited, along with accompanying stories and photographs, facilitating the sharing of personal journeys in a visually engaging manner. By connecting people to the cultural and natural wonders of the world, Maptia seeks to enhance awareness of global issues and inspire individuals to contribute to a better future.

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.

Murfie

Pre Seed Round in 2012
Murfie is an online platform that facilitates the buying, selling, and trading of music collections, including new and used CDs and vinyl records. Founded in 2010 and based in Madison, Wisconsin, the platform caters to music enthusiasts who value traditional ownership while benefiting from remote storage and digital access to their collections. By creating a marketplace for both collectors and casual users, Murfie enables individuals to manage their music collections effectively, allowing seamless transactions and granting digital access to their physical music assets.

Libboo

Seed Round in 2012
Libboo connects buzzers (readers who love to share and talk about books) with books they'll enjoy, to create the next digital bestseller and help talented authors get discovered. Buzzers get rewards such as free ebooks, and increase their influence by sharing great writing with their friends and followers via social media, email, and other online channels.

First Arriving

First Arriving is a technology and marketing agency that focuses on serving public safety and local government sectors. The company provides essential services such as digital signage, information aggregation, website development, marketing, branding, recruitment, and more. With over 100 integration partners, First Arriving enhances information dissemination and agency intelligence for its clients across North America and Canada. Its offerings are designed to support a diverse range of clients, including businesses, departments, associations, organizations, and non-profits, helping them to improve their operational effectiveness and reach their goals.
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