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.
eBottli
Pre Seed Round in 2022
eBottli, established in 2019 and based in Port Adelaide, Australia, specializes in a digital platform that ensures product authenticity and traceability, primarily serving the food and beverage industry. The company's core offerings include real-time tracking, monitoring, and anti-counterfeiting services, facilitated by IoT and blockchain technologies. Additionally, eBottli provides consulting and design services to enhance user experience and product quality.
Mobbit
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Mobbit is a technology-driven provider of freight and moving services for businesses and households. Its platform offers real-time cost estimation, customizable service tiers, integration with local movers, and optional insurance coverage.
Logiety
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Logiety is a company focused on enhancing the logistics industry through innovative technological solutions. It develops cloud-based applications that streamline customs clearance and tariff classification processes. By utilizing an object identification algorithm, Logiety's software allows users to convert images captured by smartphone cameras into detailed descriptions of goods, thereby expediting the identification of relevant tariffs and taxes for international logistics operations. The company also offers services such as rapid configuration and installation of its tools, personalized technical support, and premium online training, all aimed at facilitating seamless integration and use of its applications in customs brokerage.
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.
driverDOC
Seed Round in 2021
driverDOC is a supply chain software-as-a-service company that specializes in enhancing the driver experience. It develops a logistics management platform aimed at tracking freight and centralizing essential documents. By capturing high-quality document images upfront, driverDOC significantly reduces the time spent searching for paperwork and calculating estimated times of arrival. Additionally, the platform focuses on optimizing driver detention management, enabling clients to digitize their back office processes. This digital transformation helps streamline invoicing and improves overall operational performance for users in the logistics sector.
Netless Catch
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Netless Catch is a seafood distributor focused on providing sustainable and fresh seafood products to customers, restaurants, and retailers. The company specializes in supplying fresh lionfish, an invasive species that threatens local fish populations and coral reefs due to the lack of natural predators. By offering this seafood option, Netless Catch not only delivers high-quality products but also contributes to the restoration of ocean ecosystems.
Without a Trace Foods
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Without a Trace Foods is a family-focused manufacturer and distributor of allergen-friendly, gluten-free snacks, dedicated to making all children and families feel included, regardless of dietary restrictions. The company produces snacks that are free from nine common allergens, including peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, eggs, soy, wheat/gluten, fish, shellfish, and sesame. These products are crafted in a dedicated allergen-friendly facility using non-GMO and organic ingredients, ensuring that food lovers can enjoy safe and delicious options. Without a Trace Foods ships their products directly to homes, emphasizing accessibility for families seeking allergen-free alternatives.
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.
Rabot
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Rabot develops AI-driven platforms that enhance visibility and automation in packing operations and workflows for businesses. Its tools aim to minimize repetitive tasks, improve worker efficiency, and ensure accurate order fulfillment.
Olimp
Convertible Note in 2021
Olimp is a company that operates a digital warehouse network aimed at enhancing supply chain efficiency while reducing carbon emissions. It has developed a warehouse-sharing platform that allows clients to access a nationwide network of warehouses on demand. This platform offers temporary storage solutions for goods and facilitates cross-docking services, enabling local distribution of freight. By leveraging technology, Olimp ensures reliable storage and delivery options for its clients, contributing to a more sustainable logistics landscape.
Byond
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Byond is a company that focuses on enhancing operational and logistics processes for large industries through innovative technologies and business models. It specializes in supply chain management systems that offer automated operations and improved visibility across logistical activities. Byond's solutions encompass digital transformation initiatives, Internet of Things (IoT) tools, and systems for tracking and monitoring items, people, and assets. With a commitment to aligning its offerings with the digital strategies of its clients, Byond aims to provide comprehensive logistical solutions that streamline processes and enhance efficiency.
OPTIMIZ
Pre Seed Round in 2021
OPTIMIZ is a cargo claim management company that provides a cloud-based AI platform to connect cargo owners, insurers, shipping lines, freight forwarders, airlines, and port terminals to streamline and automate claims. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in London with offices in France and Germany, OPTIMIZ digitizes proof of condition and tracks the handling, quality, and condition of cargo across the supply chain to identify problematic activities and accelerate resolution. The platform enables remote inspection of cargo and, in the event of damage, automates the claims process, delivering predictive resolution and cost savings for international traders and their insurers.
Channel19
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Channel19 operates a digital freight aggregation platform designed for small truckers. It consolidates freight opportunities from various brokers and load boards into a single interface, helping truckers identify profitable loads efficiently. This streamlined process enables users to potentially increase revenue by up to 20% and save over $3,000 annually per truck in dispatch costs.
Enroute
Convertible Note in 2021
Enroute is a mobile platform that provides a comprehensive solution for patient transportation within hospitals. Founded in 2020 by Mike Kosnik and Samson Schirmer in New York, the platform integrates real-time location services to accurately track assets and facilitate communication among healthcare professionals. By utilizing algorithms, Enroute enhances the efficiency of intra-hospital transport by predicting transporter movements, managing order requests, and estimating journey times. This innovative approach aims to improve the overall patient transport experience, ensuring that hospitals can effectively match available transporters with patient needs.
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.
Sote
Convertible Note in 2020
Sote, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Nairobi, Kenya. Incorporated in 2017, Sote develops a digital customs clearing and freight forwarding platform tailored for the logistics industry. Its software provides a comprehensive workflow tool that allows industrial cargo owners to manage freight clearing and forwarding processes efficiently. The platform features a dashboard that enables users to track shipment status, payment history, and estimated arrival times for containers, facilitating better coordination among all parties involved in logistics. Additionally, Sote is committed to empowering African businesses by leveraging proprietary trade data to address the trade finance gap in the region. By offering reliable credit, risk management, underwriting, and business intelligence, Sote aims to transform the landscape of trade finance and logistics in Africa.
Firstbase
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Firstbase operates a platform that streamlines remote team management. It provides IT provisioning services, delivery of goods, maintenance and repairs, ongoing culture support, collections upon employee departure, and lifecycle upgrades.
PAXAFE
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Paxafe Inc., established in 2018 and headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, specializes in developing hardware and software solutions for secure packaging and supply chain management. The company offers Internet of Things (IoT) enabled products that are reusable, traceable, and secure, designed to protect high-margin freight from theft and chain-of-custody failures. Paxafe's solutions cater to various industries such as jewelry, luxury watches, diamonds, electronics, pharmaceuticals, and more. Its AI-enabled risk management platform integrates telematics and other data sources to predict adverse supply chain events, enabling intelligent cargo insurance and improving operational efficiencies for shippers, carriers, and insurance providers.
Car Body Lab
Venture Round in 2019
Car Body Lab, Inc. is a mobile auto repair company based in Miami Beach, Florida, founded in 2017. It operates a fleet of mobile vans that provide a range of services, including auto body repair, auto body painting, and paintless dent removal. The company serves customers across several major markets, including Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Sacramento, and the Bay Area in California, as well as Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Tampa, Dallas, and Houston. Car Body Lab connects clients with certified technicians who can perform repairs on-site, allowing for convenient and efficient service directly at the customer's location. The company's innovative approach aims to make auto repairs accessible and affordable for its clients.
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.
MAX is a company that specializes in providing motorcycle taxi and transport services, focusing on the last-mile delivery and online retail challenges in Africa. By utilizing mobile and web platforms, MAX connects consumers, retail businesses, and independent drivers in real-time, effectively removing logistical and technological barriers that have hindered retail growth on the continent. Additionally, MAX offers electric and low-emission vehicle subscription services tailored for commercial drivers, promoting financial freedom and wealth creation through vehicle ownership. The company aims to ensure that independent drivers have access to safe, reliable, and sustainable mobility solutions, thereby enhancing the overall transport landscape in Africa.
PlatoonX
Convertible Note in 2019
PlatoonX is a freight brokerage marketplace that facilitates connections between shippers and available carrier capacity for truck freight. The company offers a platform designed to simplify the movement of truckload freight, enabling shippers and brokers to collaborate with carriers effectively. By providing small trucking companies with access to advanced technology, PlatoonX helps them compete with larger carriers, fostering growth and sustainability. The platform also allows shippers to track freight movements in real time and manage all their truck freight operations from a single interface, streamlining the logistics process.
Autobon AI
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Autobon Holdings, Inc. develops vehicle assistance software aimed at enhancing fuel efficiency, safety, and operational effectiveness for truckers and fleet owners. The company offers technologies such as Autobon Visor and CargoCam, which facilitate the tracking and monitoring of cargo and trucks. Additionally, Autobon focuses on upgrading existing semi-trucks into safer and more automated vehicles through a low-cost autopilot platform that incorporates self-driving and advanced logistics features. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Autobon's systems provide intelligent tracking assistance and integrate vehicle telematics with custom transportation management systems, enabling fleet owners to improve efficiency, reduce accidents, and lower fuel consumption. Established in 2016 and based in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, Autobon was formerly known as Autobon AI, Inc. before rebranding in December 2017.
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.
OurErrands
Seed Round in 2018
OurErrands, Inc. is a company based in Atlanta, Georgia, established in 2016, that provides a platform for corporate HR teams to deliver personalized lifestyle management and concierge services to relocating candidates. The company offers a dedicated lifestyle manager who is trained and vetted to assist employees in acclimating to new cities. By utilizing machine learning technologies, OurErrands anticipates the needs of employees during the relocation process, enhancing their experience and enabling them to focus more effectively on their professional responsibilities. This approach aims to reduce relocation-related distractions and improve the overall quality of life for employees.
Unicoaero
Convertible Note in 2018
Unicobag is the on demand baggage delivery company for airlines and passengers. Unicobag helps airlines to deliver mishandled bags and passengers to bypass baggage carousels.
Unicobag's mission is to be a leading baggage service provider, so airlines, airports, and passengers never deal with bags anymore.
Rosso & Flynn
Convertible Note in 2018
Rosso & Flynn is a modern butcher company that specializes in providing high-quality meat products with a focus on transparency. With an online platform, the company offers a variety of fresh, hormone-free, antibiotic-free, and soy-free meats delivered directly to customers' doorsteps. By prioritizing quality and accessibility, Rosso & Flynn aims to ensure consumers have access to the best tasting meat products while maintaining a commitment to ethical sourcing and health-conscious options.
Goodr
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Goodr Inc. is a technology-driven platform based in Atlanta, Georgia, focused on sustainable food surplus management. Established in 2016, the company offers a real-time food rescue application that enables businesses to effectively manage their edible food waste by donating it to local nonprofit organizations. Goodr's software provides comprehensive solutions, including logistics for food pickup, analytics on food waste patterns, and IRS-compliant tax deduction information. The platform aims to create a triple-win scenario by enhancing businesses' financial outcomes through tax savings, minimizing greenhouse gas emissions associated with food waste, and addressing hunger in communities. Additionally, Goodr's blockchain-enabled system ensures secure, audit-friendly donation records and delivers detailed community impact reports.
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.
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.
Denim
Convertible Note in 2017
Denim streamlines freight brokerage operations by offering a comprehensive freight payment system. It manages working capital, carrier payments, and back-office processes through its software platform, enabling brokers to access necessary funds for growth while automating invoicing, collections, and payments.
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.
Bloveit
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Bloveit, Inc. is a date night concierge service based in Atlanta, Georgia, founded in 2015. The company specializes in helping singles and couples discover date venues and ideas, offering features such as restaurant recommendations tailored to individual tastes and preferences. Bloveit enhances the dating experience by curating meals in collaboration with restaurant chefs, managing logistics, and allowing users to enjoy a unique no-menu, no-bill experience. This streamlined service enables busy couples to effortlessly plan and enjoy memorable dates, ensuring they can focus on quality time together rather than the details of the outing.
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.
CoLoadX
Convertible Note in 2017
CoLoadX operates an online high-frequency freight marketplace. It offers instant search, booking, and tracking services using a cargo visibility system and real-time rich data.
Unicoaero
Convertible Note in 2017
Unicobag is the on demand baggage delivery company for airlines and passengers. Unicobag helps airlines to deliver mishandled bags and passengers to bypass baggage carousels.
Unicobag's mission is to be a leading baggage service provider, so airlines, airports, and passengers never deal with bags anymore.
Lean Systems
Convertible Note in 2017
Lean Systems Inc., established in 2015 and headquartered in New York, specializes in optimizing routes and schedules for paratransit providers and the aviation industry. The company offers a cloud-based software platform that automates scheduling and routing processes, saving transportation companies significant time and resources. By utilizing advanced optimization algorithms and considering industry-specific rules, Lean Systems' proprietary solver generates fully optimized routes and schedules within minutes via API integration, enhancing productivity and reducing operational costs for clients.
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.
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.
Urban3D
Convertible Note in 2016
Urban 3D is a company focused on developing digital manufacturing technologies tailored for the construction sector, with a mission to address homelessness within the next 15 years. The company creates software that tracks inventory and concrete throughout the lifecycle of infrastructure projects by incorporating RFID tags into the precast concrete production process. This innovative approach enhances traceability and provides valuable analytics related to labor, productivity, and resource management. By facilitating real-time location-based oversight, Urban 3D aims to help manufacturers reduce costs while improving inventory management and the overall efficiency of concrete tracking during projects.
Unioncrate
Seed Round in 2016
Unioncrate, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in artificial intelligence-driven supply chain management software, aimed at enhancing the operational efficiency of consumer goods companies. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in Barcelona and Buenos Aires, Unioncrate offers various products including Stargate, which manages sales orders, purchase orders, suppliers, inventory, reporting, trade spending, and EDI, and Almanac, a tool for consumption-driven predictions. The company's platform emphasizes demand planning and utilizes AI to identify demand patterns, automate daily tasks, and improve forecast accuracy, thereby addressing core operational challenges within the supply chain. Unioncrate is dedicated to transforming traditional supply chain practices, enabling clients to reclaim valuable resources that are often lost due to outdated systems.
Fueloyal
Convertible Note in 2016
Fueloyal, Inc. is a manufacturer based in Bloomingdale, Illinois, specializing in GPS fleet tracking devices and fuel management solutions. Established in 2015, the company offers a range of products, including the Smart Fuel Cap designed to prevent fuel theft and misuse, as well as GPS and asset tracking services that provide real-time location data and alerts. Fueloyal has also developed a Connected Vehicle Application Platform that enables vehicle manufacturers and fleet operators to deploy applications that enhance data utilization and monetization. This platform leverages proprietary Internet of Things technology and software analytics to help clients generate new revenue streams and improve fleet management efficiency. With a focus on facilitating the connected vehicle ecosystem, Fueloyal collaborates with prominent industry players to provide innovative solutions that optimize operational visibility and reduce costs.
Grace, established in 2015 and headquartered in California, specializes in comprehensive end-of-life services. The company offers a wide range of funeral arrangements, including cremation, burial, and related services such as transportation, permits, preparation, caskets, urns, and grave markers. Additionally, Grace provides immediate care services like digital death notifications, venue bookings, flower orders, and photo restoration, along with ongoing care services for post-death tasks like account closure, mail forwarding, grief counseling, and pet care.
Saige is a modern personal chef service that delivers custom-made meals directly to customers' doors. By collecting dietary profiles from families, Saige uses a combination of chef expertise and machine learning to recommend and prepare meals in their commercial kitchen. The company specializes in providing ready-to-eat meals tailored to individual tastes and needs, with the option for continuous improvement based on customer feedback.
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.
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.
Wise Apple
Convertible Note in 2016
Wise Apple is a company dedicated to simplifying lunchtime for families by providing fresh, custom, pre-packaged, ready-to-serve lunches and snacks delivered directly to homes. Founded in 2016 by Rebecca Sholiton and Nate Cooper, Wise Apple aims to alleviate the daily stress parents face in planning and packing their children's lunches. The meals are chef-crafted and designed to appeal to kids, utilizing high-quality, nutritious ingredients. The service caters to various dietary needs and preferences, including gluten-free, dairy-free, and nut-free options. By focusing on personalized nutrition and convenience, Wise Apple strives to make healthy food enjoyable for children.
Nexosis
Convertible Note in 2016
Nexosis, founded in 2015, is a software company based in Westerville, Ohio, that develops automated machine learning platforms for data-driven decision-making. It primarily serves the retail, quick service restaurants, food/beverage, and consumer packaged goods industries. Nexosis offers Axon, a machine learning platform that ingests multiple data sources to generate actionable insights, helping businesses forecast inventory needs more accurately. As of July 10, 2018, Nexosis operates as a subsidiary of DataRobot, Inc.
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.
CoLoadX
Seed Round in 2016
CoLoadX operates an online high-frequency freight marketplace. It offers instant search, booking, and tracking services using a cargo visibility system and real-time rich data.
BookBuses
Convertible Note in 2016
BookBuses Inc., founded in 2013 and based in New York, operates an online platform that connects users with charter bus rental services for various events. The company partners with vetted bus companies nationwide to provide safe and reliable transportation solutions. Users can browse and compare prices and amenities on the BookBuses website, selecting from options such as shuttle buses, charter buses, school buses, vans, and executive buses. The platform offers real-time search, on-demand pricing, instant booking, and bus tracking services, catering to event planners and organizers for events like sports games, weddings, religious trips, and conferences.
SimpliRoute
Convertible Note in 2016
Founded in 2015, SimpliRoute is a technology company specializing in route optimization software for last-mile logistics. Its platform automates delivery planning, enabling businesses to streamline their operations efficiently.
Super Dispatch
Convertible Note in 2016
Founded in 2013, Super Dispatch is a Kansas City-based company specializing in automation software for the auto transportation industry. It offers an end-to-end platform connecting carriers, brokers, and shippers, enabling paperless operations, real-time tracking, and streamlined management of loads, drivers, and billing.
Shyft Technologies
Convertible Note in 2016
Shyft Technologies Inc. is a company that specializes in workforce management through its innovative mobile application. Founded in 2015 and based in Seattle, Washington, with an additional office in Los Angeles, the company provides a platform that enables employees in industries such as retail, supply chain, food service, and grocery to swap shifts, share schedules, and communicate effectively. By facilitating shift-swapping and posting, Shyft empowers employees with greater scheduling flexibility, while also allowing companies to streamline operations and reduce redundant tasks. This not only enhances productivity but also enables frontline workers to focus on sales and customer engagement. Shyft has established itself as a leader in product development and mobile solutions, earning recognition as the 2018 Gold Prize Winner of the Seattle Business Magazine’s Tech Impact Award for Emerging Companies.
Trekk
Convertible Note in 2016
Trekk is a mobile app platform that enhances community connectivity and facilitates the movement of large items. Operating primarily in the Greater Los Angeles Area, Trekk connects users with local drivers who have the capacity to transport items from various locations. The app allows users to request on-demand moving services in real-time, providing features such as GPS tracking for driver arrival and automated fare payments through smartphones. Trekk's services include the movement of in-store purchases, items from online marketplaces, apartment relocations, and donations from local centers. The company prioritizes user security by conducting background checks on its drivers and offers 24/7 member support, ensuring a reliable and efficient delivery experience.
Tripcloud
Convertible Note in 2015
TripCloud is a comprehensive travel desk software designed for mid-sized companies, travel managers, business travelers, assistants, office administrators, accountants, and individual users primarily in the United States and India. Launched in 2015 in San Francisco, California, the platform facilitates the planning, booking, and accounting for corporate travel. Users can efficiently book flights, hotels, and rental cars while managing their travel-related expenses. By streamlining the travel planning process, TripCloud aims to assist organizations in reducing their overall travel spending.
MAX
Convertible Note in 2015
MAX is a company that specializes in providing motorcycle taxi and transport services, focusing on the last-mile delivery and online retail challenges in Africa. By utilizing mobile and web platforms, MAX connects consumers, retail businesses, and independent drivers in real-time, effectively removing logistical and technological barriers that have hindered retail growth on the continent. Additionally, MAX offers electric and low-emission vehicle subscription services tailored for commercial drivers, promoting financial freedom and wealth creation through vehicle ownership. The company aims to ensure that independent drivers have access to safe, reliable, and sustainable mobility solutions, thereby enhancing the overall transport landscape in Africa.
Morsel
Convertible Note in 2015
Morsel Inc., established in 2015 and headquartered in New York, specializes in preparing and delivering healthy meals for corporate employees. The company offers a unique solution for office lunches, providing individual choices while minimizing food waste.
WaveBL
Convertible Note in 2015
WaveBL is a digital platform that employs proprietary blockchain technology to facilitate the electronic transfer of trade documents, specifically electronic Bills of Lading. The platform allows for instant, encrypted, and authenticated transmission of these documents, ensuring compliance with established global processes and regulations. Designed to serve various stakeholders in the trade ecosystem—such as shipping companies, agents, brokers, and banks—WaveBL enhances communication by providing a decentralized and secure network for remote interactions. The company has established strong partnerships with leading players in global trade, aiming to accelerate the digital transformation and adoption of electronic documentation within the industry.
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.
Routific
Pre Seed Round in 2015
Routific, Inc. is a Vancouver-based company that specializes in route optimization solutions for delivery businesses. Its platform automates and enhances vehicle routing and scheduling operations, serving small and medium-sized enterprises both in Canada and internationally. Inspired by the foraging behaviors of honey bees, Routific's technology helps local delivery businesses efficiently plan routes, resulting in significant reductions in time and fuel consumption, as well as lowering carbon emissions by 20-40%. The software includes features such as intelligent route optimization, dispatch and live tracking, and delivery notifications, enabling companies to reduce delivery costs, improve driver efficiency, and enhance customer satisfaction.
Urban Leash
Seed Round in 2015
Urban Leash is an on-demand pet care service that simplifies the pet ownership experience for busy professionals. Operating similarly to ride-hailing services, Urban Leash allows users to request dog walking services through a smartphone app. Once a pet sitter is assigned, customers receive instant notifications regarding the sitter's arrival and departure. The service includes GPS tracking, enabling pet owners to monitor their pet's walking route, read detailed notes about the walk, and view photos of their pet. By combining convenience with accountability, Urban Leash aims to provide reliable and accessible pet care for its clients.
CDL Warrior
Convertible Note in 2015
CDL Warrior is a technology company focused on enhancing the trucking industry by connecting truck drivers and small fleets to the supply chain. It offers an all-in-one trucking application that utilizes real-time tracking and expense management features. This application aims to automate manual processes and streamline fleet management, ultimately improving productivity for independent truck drivers and small fleet operators. By leveraging the smartphones that truck drivers already possess, CDL Warrior provides essential tools to enhance communication and efficiency between drivers, fleets, and shippers.
Tripcloud
Convertible Note in 2015
TripCloud is a comprehensive travel desk software designed for mid-sized companies, travel managers, business travelers, assistants, office administrators, accountants, and individual users primarily in the United States and India. Launched in 2015 in San Francisco, California, the platform facilitates the planning, booking, and accounting for corporate travel. Users can efficiently book flights, hotels, and rental cars while managing their travel-related expenses. By streamlining the travel planning process, TripCloud aims to assist organizations in reducing their overall travel spending.
Wise Systems
Seed Round in 2015
Wise Systems develops autonomous dispatch and routing software for last-mile delivery, using machine learning to automatically schedule, monitor, and adjust routes in real time to improve fleet efficiency and customer service. The platform analyzes orders, optimizes routes, tracks progress and ETAs, and evaluates driver performance, while providing a customer portal with real-time order visibility. It also includes Smart Reservation Management that lets customers select delivery dates and times. Serving industries such as food and beverage, parcel and courier, retail, field service, and other logistics sectors, Wise Systems processes millions of data points to deliver thousands of decisions daily. The company originated from MIT research and operates from Massachusetts, delivering scalable solutions that reduce mileage, boost fleet utilization, and minimize late deliveries.
Burpy.com
Convertible Note in 2014
Burpy Inc. operates an online grocery store that specializes in same-day delivery services. Founded in 2013 and based in Austin, Texas, the company employs a crowdsourced shopping model, allowing customers to place orders through its intuitive mobile and web applications. Burpy connects users with local retailers to source desired items, ensuring rapid delivery within an hour of ordering. The platform enables customers to communicate with their designated shoppers throughout the shopping process, fostering a personalized experience. This model not only enhances convenience but also builds trust between customers and their personal shoppers, facilitating easy reordering and tailored recommendations.
Convey develops an Intelligent Fulfillment Platform that enables retailers to predict and adapt to real-time changes in logistics. Its core offerings include Engage, a logistics command center managing in-transit shipments, and Discover, a transportation analytics solution providing predictive insights and historical performance reporting.
Package Zen
Convertible Note in 2014
Package Zen LLC is a Chicago-based company that specializes in mobile application development aimed at enhancing package delivery and receiving services. The application allows users to take photographs of bills, accurately identifies the intended recipient, and manages notifications related to deliveries. These notifications include essential details such as delivery information and confirmation instructions. Founded in January 2014, Package Zen provides a streamlined solution for offices, apartments, and condominiums, ensuring that packages are sorted and delivered to the correct individuals through email or SMS alerts. The company's platform facilitates efficient package management, benefiting both clients and delivery partners.
WeDeliver
Seed Round in 2014
WeDeliver is a logistics company that specializes in same-day delivery services, connecting businesses with their customers efficiently. The company offers an online platform that enables retailers to track packages in real-time and obtain quick delivery quotes. Utilizing a fleet of on-demand drivers and algorithmic dispatching, WeDeliver ensures prompt delivery of goods from various businesses to customers at any time. Additionally, the platform facilitates community engagement, allowing retailers to connect with local consumers and enhance their delivery experience.
BriteHub
Convertible Note in 2013
BriteHub is a provider of a manufacturing management platform that facilitates collaboration between designers and manufacturers. Its software integrates legacy systems into a modern cloud-based interface, enhancing supply chain management through streamlined processes from request for quotation (RFQ) to purchase order tracking. This platform enables organized communication among internal and external stakeholders, allowing users to upload and share files, which can be viewed in a browser-based 3D viewer. Additionally, BriteHub's system automates the matchmaking process, connecting designers with manufacturers based on project requirements, thereby enabling designers to benefit financially from their work. The platform also incorporates features for tracking engineering change orders and maintaining version control, ensuring that all relevant information is connected to the corresponding purchase orders. With these capabilities, BriteHub continues to evolve and lead advancements in supply chain management and collaboration.
Plated is a company that specializes in delivering fresh ingredients and chef-designed recipes directly to consumers' homes. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, it aims to assist food enthusiasts in creating exceptional home-cooked meals. Plated operates an online platform that offers a subscription-based service, allowing users to prepare restaurant-quality dishes in the comfort of their own kitchens. Through its offerings, Plated fosters a cooking experience that encourages sharing meals with loved ones.
Synch is a company based in Toronto, Ohio, specializing in smart inventory and ordering solutions tailored for businesses in the USA. Its product offerings include a mobile application and a web dashboard that allow users to manage their inventories and capture orders efficiently, eliminating the need for traditional paper methods. The application provides real-time inventory and sales data, facilitating informed decision-making through comprehensive statistics and analytics. By offering flexible plans based on usage and company size, Synch aims to enhance efficiency, decrease waste in resources, and support physical product distributors in maximizing their sales efforts. Founded by Changhao Han and Scott Dyer, Synch is committed to streamlining inventory management for its users.
Parlevel Systems
Seed Round in 2013
ParLevel Systems, Inc., established in 2012 and headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, specializes in developing operations management software tailored for the vending industry. The company's primary offering is a comprehensive software suite that provides real-time monitoring, dynamic scheduling, inventory control, and warehouse management capabilities through an intuitive dashboard. Additionally, ParLevel Systems offers hardware solutions, including its flagship product, ParLevel Box, which enables real-time tracking of vending machine activity via cloud-based connectivity, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and profitability for clients in the food and beverage sectors.
Postmaster
Seed Round in 2013
Postmasters Inc. is a technology company based in Austin, Texas, that specializes in small-package logistics optimization. Founded in 2012, the company offers a shipping optimization API that simplifies the integration of shipping processes for businesses using major carriers such as FedEx, UPS, and USPS. Its solutions enable users to create shipments, track packages, and receive notifications about shipment events, while also validating addresses to ensure accuracy. By providing real-time shipment optimization and historical analytics, Postmasters helps businesses save on shipping costs and enhance their logistics operations.
Moveline
Seed Round in 2012
Moveline is a web-based platform facilitating users to find and compare movers for their relocation needs. It enables individuals and families to save time and money by gathering relevant information and obtaining quotes from moving companies based on video footage of items to be shifted.
Willow Technologies offers a drone-based yard management system that automates inventory tracking, space optimization, and yard inspections.
Home Spritz is a home cleaning marketplace platform designed to connect homeowners with suitable cleaners. It addresses the challenges faced by both residential cleaners and homeowners by providing a centralized platform that manages payments, scheduling, communication, and quality control. For cleaners, Home Spritz offers additional support in building their client base, retaining customers, and focusing on their cleaning tasks through marketing, training, and customer service. For homeowners, the platform simplifies the process of finding reliable cleaners, selecting appropriate pricing, and ensuring high-quality service. Currently in its beta phase, Home Spritz is launching initially as a Calgary-based home cleaner with plans to expand to Edmonton, Toronto, Vancouver within two years, and into the US by year three.
Pills2Me is a pharmacy delivery service focused on improving healthcare by removing barriers to medication access and adherence. The company operates a platform that allows users to order non-prescription pharmacy items and have them delivered, as well as facilitating the pickup and delivery of prescriptions from any pharmacy. This service is particularly beneficial for elderly and immunocompromised individuals, enabling them to maintain social distancing while ensuring access to essential medications. By streamlining the delivery process, Pills2Me aims to enhance the overall experience of obtaining necessary healthcare products.
ClothesLyne is a technology-driven laundry service provider that connects customers with local gig workers for personalized, concierge-level laundry services via its digital marketplace. The company aims to repair the gig economy by fostering long-term relationships between customers and workers, ensuring livable wages.
BrakeSens is a technology company that enhances fleet safety and efficiency by manufacturing brake condition monitoring systems. These systems, designed for commercial trucking, automotive, defense, aerospace, rail, and industrial sectors, use sensors to provide real-time brake diagnostics and predictive maintenance alerts. This enables early detection of abnormal wear patterns or potential brake issues, reducing vehicle maintenance and improving overall safety.
RUN uses technology to automate, aggregate & optimize short distance & intra city logistics for businesses. RUN connects businesses to the closest dispatch bike, aggregate their multiple delivery and provides real-time oversight from pickup to drop off.
Importal is a technology company that specializes in streamlining international importing processes. It offers a trade compliance platform equipped with duty calculators, HTS classification tools, and customs brokerage services. The platform leverages AI to simplify customs clearance, duty calculation, and regulatory compliance, helping businesses efficiently navigate complex import requirements.
Livert is a technology company that operates an online platform facilitating collective shopping. It aggregates users' online purchases, enabling them to enjoy free, eco-friendly shipping by consolidating deliveries in their local area.
MoveMate is an on-demand platform facilitating seamless relocations. It connects users with vetted movers, offering transparent pricing and real-time quotes for customized moves across town or globally.
Devolut specializes in enhancing customer experience for businesses through its intelligent algorithms. It facilitates reusable shipments and offers real-time management portal access, aiming to boost sales, reduce costs, improve customer experience, and minimize carbon footprint.
Joint AI specializes in developing AI-driven automation tools for logistics brokers. Their software integrates with various communication channels and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, transforming logistics operations by automating multichannel processes. This results in reduced costs and enhanced efficiency, enabling supply chain businesses to scale more rapidly.
eCourt Reporters is a legal services platform specializing in court reporting, legal transcription, and video conferencing. The company addresses scheduling inefficiencies within the legal industry by allowing law firms, government entities, and court reporting agencies to directly schedule vetted court reporters and legal videographers across the United States. Their comprehensive offerings include real-time transcription, video synchronization, and cart captioning, as well as services for trials, arbitrations, and hearings. Additionally, eCourt Reporters provides audio and video transcription services, enhancing accessibility and efficiency in legal proceedings. The platform aims to streamline the scheduling process, saving clients time and resources while ensuring high-quality support for their legal needs.