Shipsi
Pre Seed Round in 2024
Shipsi, Inc. is a logistics solutions provider specializing in instant and same-day delivery services for e-commerce retailers. Founded in 2017, the company is headquartered in Austin, Texas, and focuses on empowering retailers to seamlessly integrate an “instant shipping” option into their checkout processes. By utilizing existing delivery networks and infrastructure, Shipsi enables customers to receive their orders within hours while providing live tracking updates to both retailers and consumers. This approach enhances the shopping experience by allowing online retailers to expedite product delivery and improve customer satisfaction.
Eze operates a B2B marketplace facilitating the trading of telecommunication and global electronic devices in wholesale quantities. It provides real-time market data, aiming to formalize and improve the efficiency of the second-hand electronics market.
OrcaSmart Group
Pre Seed Round in 2022
OrcaSmart Group operates an online marketplace designed to connect packaging suppliers with brands globally. Its platform serves as an all-in-one business management solution for small to medium-sized businesses and solopreneurs, enabling users to discover packaging options and directly engage with top suppliers. This streamlined process assists brands in optimizing their packaging procurement while benefiting from manufacturer-direct pricing. By integrating business management tools with packaging solutions, OrcaSmart Group supports entrepreneurs in starting, growing, and managing their businesses efficiently.
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.
Quickpage
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Quickpage specializes in a mobile sales application that facilitates video communication between sales teams and customers. It offers features such as video messaging, email integration, personalized content creation, and analytics tracking to enhance customer interaction and improve response rates.
Finiite
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Finiite provides a software platform for online beauty retailers, offering SaaS, API, and retail software that leverages artificial intelligence and computer vision to deliver virtual skin analysis, personalized skincare product recommendations, and consumer insight analytics. The platform supports selling through personalized shopping experiences, aims to increase sales, and helps brands scale by measuring customer behavior and tailoring recommendations across digital channels.
Mobbit
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Mobbit is a freight and moving provider that utilizes technology to offer transport and logistics services for businesses, offices, and residential needs. Through its online platform, Mobbit enables users to obtain real-time quotations and manage bookings and payments seamlessly. The company focuses on facilitating the delivery of oversized products, catering to the specific logistical requirements of its clients. By leveraging technology, Mobbit aims to streamline the moving process and enhance efficiency in freight services.
Boxes.com
Seed Round in 2022
Boxes.com is a distributor and importer of packaging products that focuses on enhancing retail experiences by integrating physical and digital technologies. The company aims to democratize the retail space by offering solutions that are convenient, space-efficient, affordable, and sustainable. By providing innovative packaging solutions, Boxes.com supports businesses in optimizing their operations and improving customer satisfaction. Through its commitment to sustainability and efficiency, the company is positioned to meet the evolving needs of the retail industry.
Bidstitch
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Bidstitch operates an online marketplace specializing in vintage fashion. It offers a curated selection of clothing, accessories, and footwear from various brands and styles.
House of 5th
Pre Seed Round in 2021
House of 5th is a Black-owned, woman-led brand based in Atlanta that specializes in supplying blank garments. The company is dedicated to amplifying the work of marginalized communities by producing and retailing premium basics tailored to individual preferences. House of 5th enables customers to order garments in customized sizes, ensuring a diverse range of options that cater to various community needs.
GiftingEZ
Pre Seed Round in 2021
GiftingEZ develops and operates an online platform that curates and recommends gifts for every occasion. It provides subscription service that sends reminders for every event and offers gifts to be purchased from their website.
TracksRacks
Pre Seed Round in 2021
TracksRacks is a software as a service (SaaS) company that specializes in sample management for retail businesses, particularly in the fashion sector. The company has developed an innovative platform that streamlines sample trafficking through the use of product tagging and QR codes. This all-in-one web-based management solution allows fashion companies to efficiently manage their samples from check-ins to returns, significantly enhancing operational efficiency. By integrating client databases into the management process, TracksRacks enables its clients to increase profitability and reduce sample loss, providing a comprehensive tool that addresses the unique challenges faced by the retail industry.
Lifemesh
Convertible Note in 2021
Lifemesh is a healthcare technology company that aids both traditional and alternative medical practices in transitioning to digital health solutions. The company provides a range of services designed to enhance patient care and operational efficiency. Its primary offerings include a comprehensive Clinic-as-a-Service package, which encompasses an electronic health record (EHR) and practice management system, e-commerce capabilities, a patient portal, a 24/7 AI contact center, and hosted email services. Additionally, Lifemesh develops a predictive analytics platform that focuses on disease management and risk stratification. By integrating Internet of Things (IoT) remote monitoring and advanced analytics, Lifemesh empowers individuals to access medical assistance, thereby improving the quality of care for elderly patients and those with chronic conditions.
Dora Maar
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Dora Maar is an online retailer specializing in designer apparel and accessories for women. The company operates an e-commerce platform that focuses on pre-owned luxury fashion, allowing consumers to explore a curated selection of items sourced from the closets of influential tastemakers and consignors. Customers can shop for a variety of products, including dresses, tops, jackets, skirts, jumpsuits, bags, shoes, and accessories. By connecting consumers with a network of women inspired by personal style and intentional fashion choices, Dora Maar facilitates a unique shopping experience that emphasizes sustainability and individuality in fashion.
Share My Change
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Share My Change is a web-based application that offers location-based commerce tools designed to assist retailers in fundraising efforts. The platform transforms the conventional spare change donation box, typically found at cash registers, into a digital fundraising solution. By enabling supporters to make cash donations through a mobile application, Share My Change facilitates a seamless and accessible way for customers to contribute financially. This innovative approach not only enhances the fundraising experience for retailers but also simplifies the donation process for supporters, making charitable giving more convenient and widespread.
Continuum
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Continuum is a pioneering learning platform that focuses on vocational education by offering short, engaging courses in a format similar to TikTok videos. As the first tokenized learn-to-earn platform, it incentivizes both content creators and learners through the earning of cryptocurrency and NFTs for their participation and engagement. The platform is accessible on various devices, including web, iPhone, and Android, and serves a global audience, with users in 107 countries. By making vocational learning fast, enjoyable, and socially interactive, Continuum aims to enhance educational accessibility and foster a vibrant community of learners.
Calico
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Calico is a women's fashion retailer based in New Bedford, Massachusetts, established in 2005. The company specializes in offering on-trend clothing, shoes, and accessories from various popular brands, including BB Dakota, Free People, and Jeffrey Campbell. Calico is known for its vibrant shopping experience, featuring friendly in-store stylists and a weekly rotation of new arrivals. In addition to its physical store, Calico operates an online shop that was relaunched in 2014 with a mobile-responsive design and enhanced navigation, allowing customers to shop conveniently at any time. The company emphasizes its commitment to the local community and takes pride in its coastal location, which is near Boston and Cape Cod. All product photography is styled and shot in-house, ensuring a unique presentation of their offerings. Calico remains a go-to destination for distinctive women's fashion in the Southcoast region.
Wellcapped
Pre Seed Round in 2020
WellCapped is a data-driven beauty company specializing in the rental of high-quality, lace-front wigs. The business caters primarily to hyper-consumers who seek convenient and versatile hairstyle options without the need for daily maintenance. WellCapped uses data analytics to curate an inventory of emerging long-tail brands, providing customers with a personalized selection of wig styles similar to a Netflix recommendation list. This approach allows members to rent wigs at an affordable monthly fee, significantly lower than retail prices, making it easier for customers to access a variety of hairstyles.
Gerald
Convertible Note in 2020
Gerald is a fintech company based in New York that simplifies bill payments for consumers. It offers an application that links and automatically pays users' household bills, providing overdraft and late fee protection. The platform also includes banking services such as direct deposits, credit building, cash advance, and rewards.
SupplyNow
Pre Seed Round in 2020
SupplyNow is a company focused on providing innovative solutions to address supply chain challenges, particularly within the food service industry. It develops a digital procurement platform tailored for local food businesses, enabling restaurants to access a diverse array of distributors. By facilitating competitive bidding for procurement needs, SupplyNow empowers its clients to optimize pricing and enhance their operational efficiency. The company positions itself as an alternative to traditional supply methods, leveraging technology to streamline logistics and improve productivity for both food service distributors and their independent restaurant customers.
Proxii
Venture Round in 2020
Proxii Inc. is a technology company that specializes in cloud-based solutions for the eCommerce supply chain. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Proxii's platform facilitates the search, evaluation, and selection of suitable third-party logistics providers. It streamlines communication and automates daily management tasks between logistics partners and eCommerce brands, enabling more efficient decision-making in the supply chain process. Additionally, the platform offers users the option to add alternative delivery addresses for parcels, enhancing flexibility in logistics operations. Proxii aims to support growing eCommerce businesses by simplifying and optimizing their downstream supply chain management.
Flip CX
Convertible Note in 2020
Flip CX is a software company that replaces old customer service robots with a modern Alexa-like voice AI experience, specifically for retail eCommerce & transportation businesses.
Flip automates your phone support to provide quick and easy resolutions as well as personalized recommendations to more deeply engage the brand. Brands accelerate their customer experience, agent experience, efficiency, and ultimately growth through value-add conversations with customers at scale. Solving customer service and building relationships that drive lifetime value.
Dorm room founding. Backed by the people behind Attentive, Ada, and Amazon Alexa.
The Main Tab
Convertible Note in 2020
The Main Tab is a curated wholesale platform founded in 2018 that connects luxury brands with independent boutiques. It simplifies the wholesale process by providing a centralized website where retailers can browse a diverse selection of products, including home and dining items, lifestyle goods, beauty and wellness products, fragrances, and accessories. By facilitating a systematized marketplace, The Main Tab allows brands to reach a wider audience while enabling retailers to conveniently discover and place orders for high-quality merchandise from coveted brands and boutiques.
TRYON Technology
Convertible Note in 2020
TRYON Technology specializes in developing augmented reality software for jewelry e-commerce and retail stores. Utilizing AI and deep neural networks, their mobile applications enable customers to virtually try on a variety of jewelry pieces, enhancing shopping experiences and reducing product returns.
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.
Hellofriend
Venture Round in 2019
Hellofriend Inc., established in 2017 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, operates a social networking platform focused on daily social activities. The company's core business is a social ordering platform that enables users to order ahead at local businesses, pay via the app, invite friends to order together for exclusive rewards and points collection, and communicate through an in-app messaging system and friends feed. Hellofriend also offers tools such as contactless in-store ordering and payment, mobile ordering, and guest loyalty programs to support local businesses in today's competitive market. The company has received backing from notable investors including Harvard Innovation Lab, Lighthouse Labs (Capital One), Accathon Capital, Right Side Capital Management, and CounterPointe Ventures.
Answerable
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Answerable enables brands to engage in conversational commerce at scale via trusted advocates. Its platform dynamically routes consumer queries to knowledgeable individuals from among the brand's employees, customers, or advocates, ensuring authentic and personalized interactions.
Busie
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Busie is a software company building an operating system for group transportation, starting with digitizing the charter bus industry. Its platform enables charter bus providers to offer direct online quotes and bookings to trip planners, while providing sales and booking management tools for teams to oversee the booking lifecycle. The system includes instant online quoting, dynamic pricing, real-time analytics, and online routing software designed to streamline trip planning, grow the charter business, save time, and improve conversions.
Pet Krewe
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 2019, Pet Krewe specializes in manufacturing and retailing pet costumes and toys. Their product range includes dog and cat costumes, pet horoscopes, and accessories like dog poop bag dispensers. Sold through their platform and mobile app, these products cater to both pets and pet owners, ensuring everyone can participate in the fun.
KUHMUTE
Venture Round in 2019
Founded in 2018, KUHMUTE designs and manufactures advanced charging hubs for multimodal micromobility vehicles. Headquartered in Flint, Michigan with offices in Jersey City, New Jersey, and Grand Haven, Michigan, the company specializes in creating platform-agnostic solutions that enable cities and mobility service providers to charge eScooters, ebikes, and autonomous delivery robots securely and efficiently.
BizEatz
Convertible Note in 2019
BizEatz is a Tucson, Arizona-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in delivering healthy, prepared meals to business travelers. The platform allows users to conveniently order meals online, which are then delivered directly to their hotel rooms or offices across the contiguous United States. BizEatz focuses on providing a variety of dietary options, including organic, paleo, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, and vegan meals, ensuring that health-conscious travelers have access to nutritious food while on the road. The service aims to enhance the travel experience by making healthy eating simple and convenient for busy professionals.
Panty Drop
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Panty Drop is a women's underwear subscription service that delivers three pairs of premium-brand underwear through a proprietary selection algorithm. It offers sizes XS to 6XL and operates online, allowing customers to receive personalized, size-inclusive boxes without in-store shopping. Founded in 2017 and based in Reno, Nevada, Panty Drop aims to simplify underwear shopping and empower women.
Ad Badger
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Ad Badger LLC, founded in 2017 and based in Austin, Texas, develops a software solution aimed at enhancing Amazon pay-per-click sales for e-commerce businesses, primarily in the United States. The company offers a cloud-based marketing analytics platform that utilizes intelligent automation to streamline and optimize advertising campaigns. By providing automated bid algorithms, keyword management, and campaign optimization strategies, Ad Badger significantly improves the efficiency of pay-per-click campaigns. This allows Amazon sellers to save time on campaign management while achieving superior results compared to manual methods, ultimately facilitating sales growth for retail businesses.
Pear Commerce
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Pear Commerce is a provider of a retail e-commerce platform that connects consumer packaged goods advertising with retailers in the United States. The platform embeds directly into digital advertisements or websites to create a call to action, allowing consumers to purchase a product or claim an offer from the ad and enabling retailers to fulfill transactions and grow their online presence. It collects consumer information to provide brands with insights into purchasing behavior and to drive performance marketing, enabling quick connections between advertising and local retailers for shoppable experiences.
Norton Hurley
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Norton Hurley is a company based in Spearfish, South Dakota, that operates an e-commerce platform specializing in adult incontinence products. It offers a monthly subscription service for clients dealing with incontinence, delivering absorbent briefs and other personal care items directly to their homes. The company aims to address individual needs through tailored subscription options while also working to reduce the stigma associated with incontinence. By focusing on convenience and discretion, Norton Hurley provides a supportive solution for individuals seeking reliable and accessible incontinence supplies.
Nollapelli
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Founded in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 2016, Nollapelli is a manufacturer of bedding products. It specializes in bed sheets and pillowcases designed with wellness-focused textiles to balance moisture, temperature, and friction for a healthier sleep experience.
Cowboy Cricket Farms
Seed Round in 2018
Cowboy Cricket Farms Inc., based in Belgrade, Montana, specializes in processing crickets to create a variety of nutritious food products. Founded in 2018, the company produces items such as chocolate chirp cookies, smokey jumpers, and cricket powder, all derived from organically raised crickets. Additionally, Cowboy Cricket Farms sells merchandise related to its brand, including water bottles, stickers, and apparel. The company has established a network of partner farmers across the United States, who are trained to raise crickets using proprietary methods and feed. This ensures a consistent supply of high-quality crickets, which are processed at the company's facility. Cowboy Cricket Farms aims to provide sustainable snack options, offering a viable alternative to traditional animal products. Their products are available for purchase online, promoting the benefits of insect consumption.
Obsess
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Obsess, Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2016 that focuses on developing an augmented and virtual reality software platform aimed at transforming the online shopping experience. The company enables brands and retailers to create immersive 360-degree shopping environments that enhance customer engagement across various channels, including e-commerce sites, social media, in-store settings, and events. By leveraging AI-powered interactive 3D solutions, Obsess allows businesses to build visually captivating and customizable shopping experiences that capture attention and foster relationships with consumers. Recognized as a market leader, Obsess has successfully launched over 200 immersive stores in collaboration with prominent brands across sectors such as retail, beauty, luxury, and consumer packaged goods, providing valuable insights into shopper behavior and preferences. Through its innovative approach, Obsess aims to appeal to a younger, tech-savvy audience, redefining digital shopping into an engaging, memorable experience.
Revi
Convertible Note in 2018
Revi, established in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in developing self-service kiosk solutions and accompanying software. The company's flagship product is Revi, an app that facilitates ordering, customization, payment, and rewards collection for users. Additionally, Revi offers ZYRL Kiosk, an intelligent self-service solution for order placement and payment processing, aiming to enhance customer experience. Furthermore, Revi develops AI-powered chatbots for small businesses to drive intelligent marketing campaigns. The company's platform enables businesses to set objectives, build campaigns, and encourage advocacy posts.
Last Bottle Clothing
Seed Round in 2018
Last Bottle Clothing is dedicated to addressing plastic pollution and transforming the apparel industry through sustainable practices. The company manufactures clothing exclusively from recycled plastic bottles, utilizing a closed-loop process that ensures the garments can also be recycled. Their products, which include super soft and durable t-shirts, require significantly less freshwater than traditional organic cotton and avoid the use of harmful pesticides and defoliants. By producing all garments in the southeastern United States, Last Bottle Clothing significantly reduces the carbon footprint associated with transportation, contrasting sharply with the typical apparel supply chain. The company's mission emphasizes creating comfortable, lightweight clothing while promoting environmental responsibility for future generations.
Optikal Care
Seed Round in 2018
Optikal Care offers a subscription service delivering contact lens care products directly to customers every three months. Each box includes contact lenses, solution, cases, and additional accessories like wipes and travel kits. Founded in 2016, the company is headquartered in Norcross, Georgia.
QwikCheck
Seed Round in 2018
QwikCheck is a developer of a cloud-based self-checkout system tailored for retailers, particularly convenience stores. The company offers a smart frictionless checkout solution that enhances customer loyalty by providing a convenient and secure self-checkout experience. Its system allows customers to locate, secure, and pre-pay for products using their mobile devices, which streamlines the purchasing process. Additionally, QwikCheck's technology facilitates safer payments and improved inventory control, enabling retailers to enhance their speed of service and profitability. Through these innovations, QwikCheck aims to bring greater convenience to the retail sector.
Queen of Raw
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Queen of Raw, LLC is a New York City-based company founded in 2014 that operates a digital platform connecting designers and textile companies with surplus stock and sustainable fabrics. By facilitating an online marketplace, the company enables designers to access low-cost inventory, including textiles, finishing materials, and sewing machines. Queen of Raw develops a software solution that helps businesses manage excess inventory, promoting operational efficiency and sustainability within the supply chain. This software employs proprietary algorithms to assess the environmental and economic impacts of inventory management, assisting clients in meeting regulatory requirements and minimizing inventory losses while enhancing profitability.
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.
StoryXpress
Convertible Note in 2017
StoryXpress Inc. is a cloud-based video creation platform that specializes in transforming e-commerce product catalogs into promotional videos efficiently and cost-effectively. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Roselle, Illinois, the company offers an API that integrates with various platforms, allowing users to convert images, text, and video clips into high-quality videos. In addition to video creation, StoryXpress provides services such as video personalization, hosting, and analytics, aimed at helping brands and retailers enhance their marketing efforts and drive sales. The platform is designed to simplify the video production process, enabling businesses to generate engaging content without the associated hassles.
Cogni is a New York-based company that develops a digital banking platform designed to enhance financial services for businesses across Europe. Formerly known as Bizbaze, Cogni offers multi-currency business accounts that integrate artificial intelligence-driven tools to streamline various financial activities. The platform employs machine learning to automate and simplify virtual payments, providing users with an intuitive interface that supports a range of financial transactions, including deposits and lifestyle-related bookings such as hotels and flights. By focusing on accessibility and transparency, Cogni aims to revolutionize the digital banking experience for its users, combining traditional finance with emerging technologies like decentralized finance and non-fungible tokens.
HypeHash
Convertible Note in 2017
HypeHash Inc. is a company based in Wilmington, Delaware, that operates a platform focused on monetizing hashtags and social trends. Established in 2017, HypeHash leverages the network effects of hashtags to enable the creation and sale of on-demand merchandise linked to trending topics on social media. The platform provides a marketplace for both virtual NFTs and physical products, allowing designers and social influencers to capitalize on trending themes. It also offers real-time analytics and creative tools, facilitating collaboration between product sellers and fans who share common interests. By integrating social data and stories, HypeHash fosters an environment where users can co-create and engage with the latest trends.
Air Tailor
Convertible Note in 2017
Air Tailor is an on-demand clothing alteration and repair platform that serves both retailers and consumers. The company operates a nationwide network of skilled tailor shops, allowing retailers to utilize a streamlined logistics and order management system. Consumers benefit from a convenient and affordable service that delivers alterations directly to their door. By providing a curated mobile application, Air Tailor enables users to specify their alteration needs easily and includes a welcome kit with mailing instructions for seamless service. This innovative approach has garnered recognition, with Esquire Magazine highlighting Air Tailor as a transformative service in the clothing alteration industry.
Bundle
Convertible Note in 2017
Bundle Inc operates a web platform designed for industrial buyers to streamline the management of inventory and supplies. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, the platform enables users to monitor their inventory in real-time and place orders as needed, all from a single portal accessible via web or mobile application. This integrated approach simplifies the procurement process for businesses, enhancing efficiency and organization in supply management.
Elliot
Convertible Note in 2017
Founded in 2017, Elliot is a technology company based in New York. It develops platforms for e-commerce management and social media, enabling businesses to streamline operations and athletes to engage with fans.
Findmeashoe
Convertible Note in 2017
Findmeashoe is a footwear recommendation portal that enhances the shopping experience for footwear consumers. The company utilizes a proprietary algorithm to help users quickly identify the right fitting shoes. Consumers begin by creating a digital foot profile, which serves as a one-time setup. Once registered, they can access a fitting service on the Findmeashoe website and through partnering retailers, enabling them to try on various footwear models virtually. The application also incorporates advanced image processing and 3D scanning technology, allowing users to receive personalized fit, health, and style recommendations tailored to their specific needs. This innovative approach aims to streamline the footwear shopping process, making it more efficient and user-friendly.
ShopTurn
Convertible Note in 2017
ShopTurn, Inc. is a New York-based company established in 2016 that provides an innovative software solution for on-demand return pickup services. Specializing in convenience, ShopTurn allows consumers to return their purchases directly from home by simply scanning their receipts and tags, setting their pickup details, and requesting a pickup. This streamlined process not only simplifies returns for consumers but also offers retailers a competitive advantage by enhancing customer loyalty through improved service efficiency. The company, which has received backing from Techstars, aims to redefine the returns experience in retail by making it more accessible and user-friendly.
Kokko
Convertible Note in 2017
Founded in 2013, Kokko operates an online marketplace specializing in professional makeup colors. It uses science-based technology to match skin tones with foundation shades, providing personalized recommendations for customers.
Hanzo
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Hanzo is a technology company that provides platforms to accelerate product development and deployment across blockchain and digital commerce. It enables businesses to launch and operate blockchain networks, develop decentralized applications, and deliver secure blockchain products for activities such as token sales, marketplaces, and ecommerce experiences. In addition, Hanzo offers a data-driven operating platform with an AI-powered marketing engine that helps companies scale and fund innovative products, simplifying and orchestrating complex business logic to deliver fully customizable commerce experiences across digital channels.
Local Crate
Convertible Note in 2017
Local Crate is a meal kit delivery service that offers fresh, locally sourced ingredients along with chef-designed recipes. Customers can subscribe for regular deliveries to create restaurant-quality meals at home with minimal effort.
Unreal Estate
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Unreal Estate is a digital platform that facilitates the buying and selling of homes at significantly lower costs compared to traditional brokers. By charging low, flat fees nationwide, the company enables sellers to quickly list properties on Multiple Listing Services (MLS) without hassle. It offers a comprehensive solution that manages all necessary documents for closing transactions and connects users with various vendors, including mortgage companies and photographers. The platform simplifies the home buying and selling process by providing user-friendly tools and real-time collaboration between buyers and professionals. By leveraging data transparency, Unreal Estate aims to empower individuals with the information they need to make informed decisions, reducing the typical stress and confusion associated with real estate transactions. On average, clients save over $11,000, making the process not only more accessible but also more cost-effective.
Swag.com
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Swag.com Inc, based in New York, operates an online platform specializing in promotional products for businesses and organizations. Founded in 2016, the company provides a diverse range of customizable items including apparel, office stationery, drinkware, bags, and technology accessories. Swag.com focuses on helping companies create distinctive promotional products that enhance brand visibility. Its offerings include bulk merchandise, personalized corporate gifts, and a variety of other items that can be tailored to feature company logos. By providing quality products designed to appeal to employees and clients, Swag.com aims to support businesses in making impactful impressions through their promotional efforts.
Orbirental
Convertible Note in 2017
Orbirental is an online platform specifically designed to streamline the vacation rental booking process for property owners and management teams. By leveraging advanced technology and automation, the platform simplifies workflows, allowing users to focus on providing quality hospitality rather than getting bogged down by operational complexities. Its user-friendly, sales-focused interface enhances lead-to-booking conversion rates while reducing operational costs. Orbirental empowers vacation rental companies to optimize their resources effectively and improve revenue through data-driven initiatives and technical integrations, making it a cost-effective alternative to more complex software solutions in the market.
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.
ARTERNAL
Convertible Note in 2017
ARTERNAL offers a customer relationship management software tailored for art galleries and museums. Founded in 2015, it provides a platform enabling users to store contact information, track sales activity, collect customer data, send individual previews, allocate staff and resources, and access services via web and smartphones.
The Wed Clique
Convertible Note in 2017
The Wed Clique is a pioneering digital showroom designed specifically for wedding professionals. The company offers a B2B e-commerce platform that allows vendors and venues to showcase their work, facilitating the discovery and booking of services by clients. Through its innovative platform, The Wed Clique enables wedding professionals to build networks, search for clients, and manage connections, thereby creating opportunities for referrals and collaborations. By providing premium portfolio tools and streamlining the booking process through connected styled shoots and one-click weddings, The Wed Clique enhances the visibility and accessibility of wedding services in the marketplace.
Alice's Table
Convertible Note in 2017
Alice's Table LLC, established in 2015 and headquartered in Brookline, Massachusetts, specializes in hosting social learning events for women in the Greater Boston area. The company partners with local restaurants, bars, and clubs to offer workshops focused on creative skills such as flower arranging and charcuterie board building. Alice's Table aims to provide a unique girls' night out experience while empowering attendees to develop new abilities. Additionally, they offer regular flower delivery services to homes and businesses, spreading joy through beautiful arrangements.
Thread Genius
Convertible Note in 2017
Thread Genius, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing and operating a visual search and recommendation platform tailored for the fashion industry. Founded in 2015 and based in New York, the company utilizes advanced algorithms and computer vision technology to identify objects and recommend similar items, enhancing the shopping experience for users. Its visual search engine serves lifestyle brands by analyzing consumer behavior on social media and other platforms, facilitating targeted customer discovery. This approach helps retailers and brands effectively reach the right audiences, thereby improving marketing efficiency, reducing costs, and increasing returns on investment. As of January 2018, Thread Genius operates as a subsidiary of Sotheby's.
Swym
Convertible Note in 2017
Swym Corporation, founded in 2012 and based in Seattle, Washington, specializes in mobile applications and online services designed to enhance the shopping experience for consumers and retailers alike. The company offers a cross-channel shopping platform that enables retailers to effectively manage targeted shopping communications and facilitate seamless navigation across multiple devices. By integrating its HTML5-based web application and iPhone application into existing e-commerce sites, Swym addresses the evolving needs of shoppers who engage in multi-session purchasing journeys. This innovative approach allows retailers to maximize customer interactions and create a more cohesive shopping experience, ultimately bridging the gap between different shopping channels and enhancing customer satisfaction.
Freshline
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Freshline is an eCommerce and fulfillment software platform that enables perishable food suppliers to sell directly to consumers and manage end-to-end logistics. The platform aims to democratize complex food supply chains by providing a digital marketplace and integrated tools for order management, inventory, and fulfillment, helping sellers of all sizes reach new buyers, increase sales, and operate more efficiently. Freshline originated as Coastline, a seafood marketplace launched in 2016 to connect fish farms and fisheries with high-end restaurants, and later pivoted to Freshline during the COVID-19 pandemic to broaden access to quality ingredients and streamline perishable supply chains globally.
Drinkeasy
Convertible Note in 2016
Drinkeasy is a personalized shopping assistant that specializes in premium and craft spirits, facilitating purchases through a text-message-based platform. By combining artificial intelligence with human expertise, Drinkeasy offers a unique conversational shopping experience, allowing users to discover and buy hard-to-find liquors from distilleries around the globe. The service enables customers to access a curated selection of crafted spirits and beverages that are often unavailable at local liquor stores. From rare scotch priced at $2,000 to small-batch tequila, Drinkeasy provides tailored recommendations based on individual tastes, making it a valuable resource for both connoisseurs and casual drinkers seeking exceptional options.
Xapix
Convertible Note in 2016
Xapix, Inc. is a technology company that develops an online platform designed for enterprise developers to seamlessly discover, integrate, and manage data and services from various providers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Berlin, Germany, Xapix enables the combination of data endpoints into a unified application programming interface (API) while facilitating data mapping across different formats. The platform also supports e-commerce brand leaders by offering tools such as a personal Amazon AI Operations Assistant, which leverages advanced financial and operational analysis to enhance sales and profitability. Additionally, Xapix provides an analytics and brand insights platform that centralizes key data from multiple sources, delivering artificial intelligence-driven recommendations to help digital-first retailers effectively manage and scale their brands across various marketplaces. This comprehensive approach allows businesses to access performance insights and optimize their operations to maintain a competitive edge in the market.
Exit 7C
Seed Round in 2016
Exit 7C Inc. is a digital retailer specializing in fuel delivery services, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The company operates a mobile application that enables users to sign up for gas delivery and facilitates purchases at branded pumps located at traditional gas stations. Exit 7C also develops a mobile payment platform that allows customers to securely buy gasoline using a digital fuel card, featuring a centralized dashboard for real-time transactions, fuel type selection, and gas station locations. The company serves various markets, including Milwaukee, St. Louis, Fort Wayne, Columbus, Houston, Durham, and San Diego, while leveraging technology to enhance fuel, maintenance, and compliance services for transportation fleets.
Drizzle Labs
Seed Round in 2016
Drizzle Labs operates a micropayment and paid subscription platform designed to help bloggers and publishers monetize their premium content. Located in Los Angeles, California, the company allows users to pay for individual pieces of content, including text, videos, podcasts, images, and more. It provides tools for implementing paywalls, enabling content creators to charge for access to specific items, while also collecting valuable user information such as names, emails, and demographic data. Drizzle Labs enhances user engagement by recommending popular and relevant content, thus retaining visitors and encouraging repeat interaction. The company generates revenue through a platform fee based on the transactions completed on its site. Founded in February 2016 by Timur Zhiyentayev and Kelly Burke, Drizzle Labs aims to facilitate a seamless monetization process for creators in the digital content landscape.
Leblum, Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2016 that operates an online platform for flower delivery. This platform allows users to reserve and schedule the delivery of flowers directly from growers and independent florists, facilitating a more direct connection between consumers and the wholesale market. By emphasizing a unique approach to the flower-buying experience, Leblum aims to enhance the appreciation of flowers as vital elements of nature that reflect beauty and grace. Through its services, the company seeks to transform how individuals engage with flowers, fostering a deeper connection to both the products and the natural world.
Pollen is a developer of an advertising platform aimed at assisting small and medium-sized online retailers in acquiring new customers through targeted advertising. The platform utilizes consumers' browsing, buying, and abandonment behavior to serve highly relevant ads across Facebook and Display networks. By leveraging actual browsing data, Pollen enables retailers to engage effectively with potential customers interested in their specific products, ultimately enhancing customer acquisition and boosting revenue.
CompleteSet
Convertible Note in 2016
CompleteSet, Inc. is an online marketplace dedicated to tracking, buying, and selling collectibles. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, the company offers a platform that allows users to engage with a diverse range of collectibles across categories such as fashion, home and office, toys, souvenirs, games, food and beverage, and books. CompleteSet provides web and mobile applications that enable fans to catalog their collections, contribute to an online knowledge base, and safely transact with one another. With a mission to archive the world’s collectibles, CompleteSet assists users in discovering and enjoying their favorite items through a curated archive, facilitating both showcasing and exchanging collectibles within the community.
Spruce Inc. is a style consultancy based in Denver, Colorado, that specializes in providing personalized style consulting and barber services for men. Established in 2014, the company aims to empower men to look and feel their best through a range of offerings, which include barber services, contemporary clothing, and accessories. Spruce also features an in-house barbershop and clothier, creating an environment that emphasizes education and a low-judgment atmosphere. In addition to its in-person services, Spruce operates an online store that sells a variety of products, including footwear, grooming items, outerwear, and stationery, catering to the diverse needs of its clients.
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.
Blueprint Registry
Seed Round in 2016
Blueprint Registry is an innovative ecommerce platform that allows users to create personalized wish lists and shop based on the layout of their homes. Originally focused on weddings to validate its concept, the company has expanded its services to offer a comprehensive wedding planning experience. This includes a free wedding website, a one-stop registry, guest list management, and various planning resources. By redefining the gifting experience, Blueprint Registry aims to make it more convenient, personal, and visually engaging for its users.
AddStructure
Seed Round in 2016
AddStructure Inc. is a technology company based in New York, founded in 2014, that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-powered search and discovery platform. The company offers innovative products such as Signal, which enhances search relevance through machine learning and natural language processing; Path, which generates search engine optimized landing pages to boost organic traffic; and Scaffold, an API that serves as a foundational tool for various search projects. AddStructure's platform enables retailers and brands to implement conversational commerce solutions, streamlining the way consumers interact with products through features like review summarization and intelligent digital assistants. By leveraging its technology, AddStructure aims to increase revenue for its clients by improving product visibility and engagement without necessitating significant investments in engineering resources. As of February 2018, AddStructure operates as a subsidiary of Bazaarvoice, Inc.
Passage
Seed Round in 2016
Passage is a technology platform that specializes in customized ticketing and payment solutions for small-to-mid-sized events, both online and at the venue. The company focuses on niche event verticals, offering tailored branding and features that enhance the user experience. By providing event organizers with tools to maximize revenue opportunities—such as in-person and virtual access, season passes, merchandise, and digital collectibles—Passage has demonstrated significant growth, with many clients experiencing over twofold revenue increases within two years. Despite facing challenges during the pandemic, Passage adapted by incorporating virtual event technology, leading to an impressive 84% year-over-year growth in 2020. As of 2024, the company anticipates generating $3.1 million in revenue from $46 million in ticket sales, along with a substantial increase in EBITDA.
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.
Shoelace
Convertible Note in 2016
Shoelace offers a software solution that enables online merchants to easily conduct retargeting campaigns. The company helps fast growing Shopify brands boost sales by showing the right customers, the right ads at the right time with customer journey retargeting.
Shoelace was founded on 2015 and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario.
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.
Order
Convertible Note in 2016
Negotiatus Corp. is a New York-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in online purchasing software. Its flagship platform, Negotiatus, is designed to streamline the entire purchasing process for businesses, allowing administrators and users to place orders, manage spending, and submit payments across various vendors efficiently. The platform offers enterprise-level control and analytics, facilitating a simple and powerful experience from sourcing to payment without the complexities of heavy implementation or maintenance. With a quick onboarding process of fewer than two weeks, Negotiatus is trusted by numerous fast-growing companies across diverse industries, including health and wellness and professional services. The software enables businesses to analyze multiple vendor accounts effortlessly, enhancing operational efficiency and financial oversight.
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.
Quick.me
Convertible Note in 2015
QUICK provides a capital-as-a-service offering to SaaS, ecommerce, marketplace and payment platforms, thereby making it easy and seamless for merchants on such platforms to apply and receive cash advances quickly.
Quick's intuitive widget enables business owners to apply and receive working capital "quickly."
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.
Mona
Convertible Note in 2015
Mona Labs Inc. is a company based in Seattle, Washington, established in 2014, that develops an artificial intelligence-driven mobile shopping assistant. This innovative platform offers an interactive product search experience by engaging with customers to gather and analyze their feedback. By learning individual preferences regarding style and price, Mona provides personalized recommendations in real-time, aiming to create a shopping experience akin to an in-store dialogue between a customer and an assistant. The service is designed to help users find and purchase products that meet their desires at competitive rates, enhancing the overall shopping experience. Founded by former employees of Amazon, Mona is focused on transforming mobile shopping through advanced AI technology.
RankPeek
Convertible Note in 2015
RankPeek Inc. is a company that specializes in developing and operating a platform designed for monitoring and managing product reviews on various shopping websites. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the platform allows users to track and respond to product reviews and ratings across multiple online retailers. It provides brands with actionable insights through analytics and sentiment analysis, equipping them with tools to interact with consumers, address queries, and acknowledge positive feedback. Additionally, RankPeek's platform features a dashboard for monitoring customer feedback and product performance, helping clients enhance their product ratings and overall reputation in the market.
Drizzle Labs
Convertible Note in 2015
Drizzle Labs operates a micropayment and paid subscription platform designed to help bloggers and publishers monetize their premium content. Located in Los Angeles, California, the company allows users to pay for individual pieces of content, including text, videos, podcasts, images, and more. It provides tools for implementing paywalls, enabling content creators to charge for access to specific items, while also collecting valuable user information such as names, emails, and demographic data. Drizzle Labs enhances user engagement by recommending popular and relevant content, thus retaining visitors and encouraging repeat interaction. The company generates revenue through a platform fee based on the transactions completed on its site. Founded in February 2016 by Timur Zhiyentayev and Kelly Burke, Drizzle Labs aims to facilitate a seamless monetization process for creators in the digital content landscape.
HYP3R
Convertible Note in 2015
HYP3R is a marketing platform specifically designed for the travel industry, focusing on the acquisition of high-value travelers. The company leverages location insights and real-time engagement to drive direct bookings at scale. By utilizing detailed analysis, HYP3R enables marketers to identify unique audiences and target them with timely, relevant campaigns, enhancing the effectiveness of customer relationship management. The platform aims to lower customer acquisition costs and improve return on advertising spend (ROAS) by providing geosocial marketing with greater context and relevance. Through strategic partnerships with its clients, HYP3R seeks to revolutionize how travel marketers engage with potential customers.
Candy Jar
Pre Seed Round in 2015
Candy Jar is an innovative online candy shop that offers a customizable shopping experience for candy enthusiasts. With over 600 unique candy options, customers can create billions of personalized combinations tailored to their individual preferences. The company emphasizes a pick-and-mix platform that mirrors the classic candy shop experience, allowing customers to easily explore and discover new treats. Candy Jar provides a la carte orders as well as a sophisticated subscription program, ensuring that candy lovers can have their favorite sweets delivered directly to their doorsteps. By reinventing the consumer packaged goods shopping experience, Candy Jar aims to enhance the joy of candy consumption while catering to the diverse tastes of its clientele.
Ziibra is a technology company that specializes in providing software solutions tailored for e-commerce retailers. Their primary offering is a comprehensive platform designed to help artists, craftspeople, and other online retailers create and manage subscription-based shopping experiences. This platform enables businesses to build recurring revenue streams by selling subscription packages of their products, thereby fostering long-term customer relationships and enhancing the overall shopping journey.
Giftbit
Seed Round in 2015
Founded in 2011, Giftbit operates a digital rewards platform that enables users to buy, send, track, and customize gift cards for incentive programs. Its platform offers transparent technology services with features such as gift card tracking and reporting, customization options, team account management, and seamless integration with existing workflows.
Broadlume
Seed Round in 2015
Broadlume, established in 2015 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, specializes in providing local flooring dealers with an integrated, user-friendly platform. This platform enables dealers to extend their in-store experience to an online audience, offering a comprehensive suite of services including website development, targeted digital marketing, lead generation, and business management tools such as accounting and inventory management. Broadlume's mission is to empower local flooring retailers to reach their full potential by streamlining their operations and expanding their customer reach.
Borrowing Magnolia
Convertible Note in 2015
Founded in 2014, Borrowing Magnolia is a tech-driven platform that enables brides-to-be to purchase or rent designer wedding dresses. It facilitates the resale or rental of pre-owned gowns and partners with boutiques for unsold inventory, promoting sustainability and affordability in bridal fashion.
Provender
Seed Round in 2015
Provender is an online platform based in Montréal, Quebec, that facilitates direct-trade connections between farmers and buyers. Established in April 2013, the company enables farmers to quantify and organize their yields, making this information readily accessible to potential buyers. By leveraging technology, Provender creates a marketplace that delivers fresh, healthy food directly from local farms to customers’ doorsteps. This innovative platform not only streamlines the supply chain from the farm to professional kitchens but also offers tools for chefs and grocers to discover seasonal ingredients and plan their culinary needs effectively.
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.
RankPeek
Convertible Note in 2015
RankPeek Inc. is a company that specializes in developing and operating a platform designed for monitoring and managing product reviews on various shopping websites. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the platform allows users to track and respond to product reviews and ratings across multiple online retailers. It provides brands with actionable insights through analytics and sentiment analysis, equipping them with tools to interact with consumers, address queries, and acknowledge positive feedback. Additionally, RankPeek's platform features a dashboard for monitoring customer feedback and product performance, helping clients enhance their product ratings and overall reputation in the market.
Gorgias
Pre Seed Round in 2015
Founded in 2015, Gorgias is a leading customer service platform designed specifically for e-commerce businesses. It offers cutting-edge automation and AI capabilities to deliver personalized support across multiple channels, including email, voice, SMS, live chat, and social media. With over 250 employees across eight global offices, Gorgias serves more than 12,000 merchants worldwide, including prominent brands like Steve Madden and Glossier.
Metricstory
Convertible Note in 2015
Metricstory Incorporated is a business optimization platform that identifies unrealized revenue opportunities for its clients. Founded in 2015 and based in Seattle, Washington, the company provides a comprehensive suite of tools designed to enhance digital advertising efforts. Its offerings include prescriptive alerts, spend optimization solutions, and performance anomaly detection, all aimed at simplifying workflows and enhancing team collaboration. Metricstory primarily serves e-commerce leaders, data analysts, agencies, email marketers, merchandisers, and executives, facilitating the efficient launch, management, and maximization of advertising campaigns, particularly on platforms like Google Ads. By leveraging AI and data-driven technology, Metricstory enables its clients to navigate the complexities of digital advertising, ensuring they connect effectively with customers and optimize their revenue growth.