Rosecliff Venture Management LLC is a New York City-based venture capital and accelerator firm founded in 2016. The firm specializes in investments across various stages, including incubation, seed, startup, early stage, late stage, Series A, and growth equity. It focuses on technology-enabled companies within the financial, consumer, healthcare, and software sectors. Rosecliff typically invests between $0.5 million and $10 million in equity, targeting companies with strong management teams that demonstrate integrity, intelligence, experience, energy, and passion.
Edera is a cybersecurity company specializing in strong workload isolation solutions for Kubernetes and AI environments. Its technology employs a cloud-native Type 1 hypervisor to provide robust container isolation, preventing lateral movement and eliminating container escapes. This approach ensures that each container operates within its own isolated kernel, enhancing security without compromising performance. Edera's platform is designed for seamless integration, requiring minimal configuration to secure workloads across various infrastructures. The company also supports open-source initiatives, offering tools like 'Am I Isolated,' a Rust-based container runtime scanner that detects gaps in container isolation.
Sunairio
Venture Round in 2024
Sunairio is a developer of a weather intelligence platform for renewable energy prediction. Its platform offers simulations that account for correlations between multiple locations and weather features and leverages the complete NOAA sub-hourly historical archive.
Edera
Seed Round in 2024
Edera is a cybersecurity company specializing in strong workload isolation solutions for Kubernetes and AI environments. Its technology employs a cloud-native Type 1 hypervisor to provide robust container isolation, preventing lateral movement and eliminating container escapes. This approach ensures that each container operates within its own isolated kernel, enhancing security without compromising performance. Edera's platform is designed for seamless integration, requiring minimal configuration to secure workloads across various infrastructures. The company also supports open-source initiatives, offering tools like 'Am I Isolated,' a Rust-based container runtime scanner that detects gaps in container isolation.
Cents
Series B in 2024
Cents provides a business management platform tailored specifically for laundromats and dry cleaners. The system integrates essential functions such as payments, employee management, and machine tracking, allowing owners to efficiently manage their operations. Additionally, it offers tools for order management, sales, and marketing, enabling businesses to streamline processes and enhance revenue generation. By modernizing various aspects of laundry operations, Cents helps owners focus on strategic growth rather than the day-to-day management of their locations.
PAXAFE
Series A in 2024
PAXAFE, Inc. specializes in developing innovative hardware and software solutions for packaging, focusing on Internet of Things (IoT) technology to enhance the security and traceability of high-value shipments. Founded in 2018 and based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the company offers a risk management platform that utilizes telematics and data integration to monitor shipments of items such as jewelry, electronics, pharmaceuticals, and luxury goods. PAXAFE's solutions aim to prevent theft and ensure chain-of-custody integrity while improving operational efficiency for shippers and carriers. By providing insights into potential supply chain disruptions and facilitating intelligent cargo insurance, PAXAFE enhances decision-making processes and helps businesses mitigate losses associated with adverse shipping events.
Preczn
Seed Round in 2023
Preczn is a fintech orchestration platform tailored for vertical SaaS applications. It offers a comprehensive operating system that facilitates rapid monetization through a single integration process. The platform features an API-first design and an end-to-end microservice architecture, enabling clients to manage payment functionalities with ease. Key offerings include multi-provider orchestration, payment flexibility, real-time migration, volume controls, and advanced reporting and recommendations. These capabilities allow clients to have precise control over their commerce operations, optimizing overall performance and results.
Thread
Series A in 2023
Thread specializes in enterprise-scale autonomous data collection that delivers precise inspection insights. Its suite of tools empowers users to programmatically capture knowledge into consistent and replicable plans. Any visual inspection activity being performed by a pilot in GPS-accessible locations today can be automated through Airtonomy. These tools can be used to make full end-to-end automated workflows as they have done with its wind product.
Lifeforce
Series A in 2023
Lifeforce is a health optimization platform that focuses on personalized nutrition and wellness, particularly for individuals in midlife. The company offers a digital fitness platform that provides users with tailored nutrition plans based on their specific health needs. This process involves regular monitoring of blood work by medical professionals, who analyze the results and recommend a customized blend of food supplements, micronutrients, and dietary routines. Lifeforce also develops and sells cosmetics and sun protection products, aiming to enhance overall health and well-being. Through its integrated approach, the company seeks to facilitate significant transformations in users' health and fitness by aligning their dietary habits with their biological requirements and personal goals.
Revolv3
Seed Round in 2022
Revolv3 operates an online platform that focuses on payment optimization and subscription billing for merchants. Its unique approach enhances profits by maximizing settlement rates for recurring transactions while reducing unnecessary transaction attempts, thereby cutting down on additional fees. The platform is designed to simplify the subscription process for merchants by encouraging successful charge approvals and charging only for these successful attempts. By leveraging real-time data analysis from various bank card processors and issuers, Revolv3 improves approval rates by up to 14%. Additionally, the platform features a machine learning backend that allows for easy configuration and customization, enabling developers to efficiently manage subscription billing as businesses scale. This seamless integration helps merchants achieve significant revenue growth and enhances customer retention at minimal costs.
Curve Health
Series A in 2022
Curve Health, Inc. is an innovative online platform focused on enhancing senior care by integrating telemedicine, health information exchange, predictive analytics, and smart billing. Founded in 2020 and based in New York, the platform facilitates remote care for patients in skilled nursing facilities, at home, and in emergency situations, significantly reducing the need for patient transfers to emergency departments. By streamlining communication and operations between healthcare providers and post-acute facilities, Curve Health improves care quality and patient outcomes while optimizing resource allocation. The platform also accelerates reimbursement processes and automates documentation, making it a comprehensive solution for modern healthcare challenges in senior care.
Skyryse
Series B in 2021
Skyryse, Inc. is an air mobility company founded in 2016 and headquartered in El Segundo, California. The company specializes in the development of helicopters and aircraft, targeting sectors such as emergency services, public transport, and urban planning. Skyryse has created a comprehensive hardware and software operating system known as FlightOS. This system provides a unified interface for pilots, allowing them to operate various types of aircraft, both rotorcraft and fixed-wing, using the same controls. By significantly reducing pilot fatigue and complexity, FlightOS enhances flight safety and improves emergency management. With just a few hours of training, any pilot can effectively fly any aircraft, whether from the cockpit or remotely, making aviation more accessible and efficient.
Kyte
Series A in 2021
Kyte is a technology and operations company that specializes in providing on-demand car rentals delivered directly to customers' locations. Founded in 2019 in San Francisco by Francesco Wiedemann, Ludwig Schoenack, and Nikolaus Volk, Kyte allows customers to rent vehicles for varying durations, from a single day to several weeks or months. Operating in over ten cities across the United States, the company aims to simplify travel by offering services that include car delivery, cleaning, and refueling, thus eliminating the necessity for individuals to purchase their own vehicles for longer trips. Kyte is experiencing rapid growth as it expands its reach and services.
twine
Seed Round in 2021
Twine is a technology company that focuses on enhancing connectivity for remote teams through its innovative platform designed for deep networking. The company's solutions cater to the needs of virtual events and facilitate meaningful interactions among team members, thereby fostering collaboration and engagement in a digital environment. By providing tools that support effective communication and networking, Twine aims to bridge the gap created by physical distance, enabling teams to thrive in a remote work setting.
Gatsby
Series A in 2021
Gatsby Digital, Inc. operates a commission-free trading platform that specializes in stock options, making this form of investing accessible to a wider audience. Founded in 2018 and based in New York, Gatsby enables users to trade for or against various companies and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) without needing extensive financial knowledge. The platform is designed to simplify options trading, allowing users to engage with the market using minimal capital and without the complexities typically associated with this investment strategy. Additionally, Gatsby rewards users with points for each trade, which can be redeemed for gift cards at various retailers, enhancing the trading experience. Through community engagement, users can also share insights and strategies, further democratizing the trading landscape. As a subsidiary of ViewTrade Securities Inc., Gatsby aims to empower retail investors by providing a user-friendly alternative to traditional trading methods.
Mate Fertility
Venture Round in 2020
Mate Fertility is a California-based company that operates tech-enabled fertility clinics, founded in 2020 and headquartered in Los Angeles. The company aims to make parenthood more accessible by providing affordable fertility services. It offers a platform that connects patients to various fertility clinics and telemedicine options for treatments and therapies. Additionally, Mate Fertility provides comprehensive fertility services, including expert advice and treatment from qualified doctors, ensuring patients receive both support and guidance throughout their fertility journey.
Trust & Will
Series B in 2020
Trust & Will is an online platform that simplifies the estate planning process by providing attorney-approved, legally valid documents tailored to individual state guidelines. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Diego, California, the company has assisted hundreds of thousands of members in creating affordable estate plans and settling the estates of loved ones. The platform guides users through the creation of wills, trusts, and other essential legal documents, allowing clients to save on legal fees while ensuring their wishes are accurately documented. Trust & Will prioritizes customer data security, utilizing bank-level encryption and adhering to stringent standards, including SOC 2 and HIPAA compliance. Additionally, Trust & Will serves as the official estate planning benefit provider for AARP members and collaborates with several prominent financial institutions to support its mission of helping families leave their legacy. The service does not constitute legal advice and is not a law firm.
Curve Health
Seed Round in 2020
Curve Health, Inc. is an innovative online platform focused on enhancing senior care by integrating telemedicine, health information exchange, predictive analytics, and smart billing. Founded in 2020 and based in New York, the platform facilitates remote care for patients in skilled nursing facilities, at home, and in emergency situations, significantly reducing the need for patient transfers to emergency departments. By streamlining communication and operations between healthcare providers and post-acute facilities, Curve Health improves care quality and patient outcomes while optimizing resource allocation. The platform also accelerates reimbursement processes and automates documentation, making it a comprehensive solution for modern healthcare challenges in senior care.
MyMarkit
Pre Seed Round in 2020
MyMarkit operates a transactional blockchain marketplace designed to enhance transparency in commerce. By utilizing patented blockchain technology, the company automates processes and reduces overhead costs, streamlining the shopping experience for users. MyMarkit offers a range of products, including digital wallets, blockchain marketplaces, and marketing analytics, all of which facilitate everyday access to blockchain utility. These solutions support various applications within a fintech ecosystem, ensuring that customers can confidently purchase items, knowing their authenticity is guaranteed by robust blockchain verification. Through its innovative approach, MyMarkit aims to redefine how transactions are conducted in the digital age.
Botany.io
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Botany.io is the operating system for exceptional software engineering teams. We enable software organizations to maximize remote work, scale their engineering managers, and grow developers within critical “team” skills and behaviors. botany.io is a new workflow product being built to leverage the data interoperability of existing workplace tools. We empower teams/individuals to work smarter and better together. botany.io: - builds engineering growth & productivity through team-skills development, behavioral queues, and peer-feedback. - uses the data from existing development tools and engineering workflows to send behavioral nudges, actionable insights, and peer feedback in order to build team engagement and skill growth for the entire software development org. - is integrated directly into existing engineering workflows and dev-team tools like Slack, Github, & JIRA. - Enables and improves existing engineering workflows around pull requests & code reviews, activity feedback, data-driven 1:1s, and process "lint'ing". Initially targeted engineering workflow capabilities are within: - Pull Requests / Code Review Management (recommendations, behavioral nudges, & peer-review on feedback) - Engineering Manager Mentorship & Coaching ("data-driven 1:1 augmentation team skill-growth reports) - Development Team "Health & Skill-Growth" Tracking (behavioral nudges, activity tracking, insights & reports)
Getlabs
Seed Round in 2020
Getlabs, Inc. is a digital health platform based in Santa Monica, California, that specializes in at-home diagnostics. Founded in 2018, the company facilitates the scheduling of home lab appointments, where mobile phlebotomists visit patients to collect blood samples and other diagnostic tests. These samples are then delivered to laboratories for processing, allowing healthcare organizations to enhance patient care and adherence by providing same-day, nationwide service. Getlabs aims to bridge the gap between virtual and in-person healthcare, thereby improving access to essential diagnostic services. The company has secured $50 million in funding from strategic investors, including major diagnostic laboratories.
Gatsby
Venture Round in 2020
Gatsby Digital, Inc. operates a commission-free trading platform that specializes in stock options, making this form of investing accessible to a wider audience. Founded in 2018 and based in New York, Gatsby enables users to trade for or against various companies and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) without needing extensive financial knowledge. The platform is designed to simplify options trading, allowing users to engage with the market using minimal capital and without the complexities typically associated with this investment strategy. Additionally, Gatsby rewards users with points for each trade, which can be redeemed for gift cards at various retailers, enhancing the trading experience. Through community engagement, users can also share insights and strategies, further democratizing the trading landscape. As a subsidiary of ViewTrade Securities Inc., Gatsby aims to empower retail investors by providing a user-friendly alternative to traditional trading methods.
Petal
Series C in 2020
Petal is a credit card company that is built to help people financially succeed. It aims to make credit honest, simple, and accessible. The company uses machine learning to analyze a customer’s full digital financial record—not just their credit score. Petal has pioneered cash flow underwriting, as an alternative to credit scores, to make credit more accessible, and offers a simple, modern digital experience that encourages members to build credit, avoid debt, and spend responsibly. Petal is based in New York, New York, and Richmond, Virginia. The Petal credit card is issued by WebBank, Member FDIC.
JetPack Aviation
Seed Round in 2019
JetPack Aviation is a company that specializes in designing and manufacturing vertical take-off and landing aircraft. Founded in 2015 and based in Chatsworth, California, it offers two main products: the Military/Commercial Speeder and the Recreational Speeder. These flying motorcycles are intended for various applications, including military operations, personal transportation, and medical supply delivery. The vehicles are powered by kerosene, diesel, and twin-turbo jet engines, allowing for rapid ascent and efficient transport. Their uses range from delivering medicines and critical supplies to military personnel, to providing swift transport in emergency situations. JetPack Aviation aims to revolutionize transportation by developing innovative jetpack technology that significantly reduces travel time between locations.
SquareFoot
Series B in 2019
SquareFoot serves companies that are looking for their next office and care deeply about finding the right next home. Growing companies require flexible lease options, a stress-free process, and transparency throughout the leasing journey. SquareFoot provides a seamless experience supported by easy-to-use technology and a highly responsive team of real estate professionals working to match specific client needs with a strong knowledge of what the market has to offer at any given moment.
TheSquareFoot
Series B in 2019
SquareFoot is a New York-based commercial real estate technology company that provides online real estate search and concierge services. They provide access to available inventory via its online listings platform alongside technology and tools that make the space leasing process easy, enjoyable, and efficient.
Tortoise
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Tortoise, Inc. is an innovative transportation company founded in 2019 and based in Mountain View, California. The firm specializes in automated delivery solutions for the retail and logistics sectors, aiming to address key challenges in these industries. Tortoise also offers shared scooters and electric bikes, enhancing urban mobility. The founders, David Graham and Dmitry Shevelenko, bring extensive experience from notable companies such as Lyft, Microsoft, and Uber, enabling them to develop effective strategies in logistics and micromobility. Through their efforts, Tortoise seeks to improve efficiency and accessibility in transportation services.
ZenBusiness
Series A in 2019
ZenBusiness Inc. is a company that specializes in corporate entity creation and management services, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Austin, Texas. It offers an all-in-one platform that consolidates essential tools and services for small business owners, enabling them to start, run, and grow their businesses effectively. Through its user-friendly website and mobile application, customers can manage their business compliance, finances, and online presence from a single dashboard. ZenBusiness distinguishes itself by combining innovative technology with personalized human support, providing expert guidance via phone, chat, and email. The company is committed to social impact and inclusivity, operating as a Public Benefit Corporation and supporting diverse entrepreneurs through partnerships and grant programs. It also engages in community initiatives, offering resources and opportunities for small business owners to succeed. ZenBusiness is recognized as a trusted partner in the business formation process, striving to simplify the complexities of entrepreneurship and empower individuals from various backgrounds to achieve their goals.
Gatsby
Seed Round in 2019
Gatsby Digital, Inc. operates a commission-free trading platform that specializes in stock options, making this form of investing accessible to a wider audience. Founded in 2018 and based in New York, Gatsby enables users to trade for or against various companies and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) without needing extensive financial knowledge. The platform is designed to simplify options trading, allowing users to engage with the market using minimal capital and without the complexities typically associated with this investment strategy. Additionally, Gatsby rewards users with points for each trade, which can be redeemed for gift cards at various retailers, enhancing the trading experience. Through community engagement, users can also share insights and strategies, further democratizing the trading landscape. As a subsidiary of ViewTrade Securities Inc., Gatsby aims to empower retail investors by providing a user-friendly alternative to traditional trading methods.
Agile Stacks
Series A in 2019
Agile Stacks, Inc., founded in 2016 and based in San Mateo, California, specializes in a DevOps automation platform designed for cloud infrastructure and machine learning. The company provides a cloud-based service that enables enterprises to implement multi-cloud infrastructure-as-code efficiently. Agile Stacks' platform allows organizations to accelerate software delivery and enhance data science capabilities by deploying composable, automated software infrastructure within minutes. This innovative approach simplifies and streamlines the management of cloud resources, ultimately improving operational efficiency for its customers.
Petal
Series B in 2019
Petal is a credit card company that is built to help people financially succeed. It aims to make credit honest, simple, and accessible. The company uses machine learning to analyze a customer’s full digital financial record—not just their credit score. Petal has pioneered cash flow underwriting, as an alternative to credit scores, to make credit more accessible, and offers a simple, modern digital experience that encourages members to build credit, avoid debt, and spend responsibly. Petal is based in New York, New York, and Richmond, Virginia. The Petal credit card is issued by WebBank, Member FDIC.
SelfMade
Series A in 2019
SelfMade is a venture backed start-up located in downtown Manhattan. They work at the intersection of technology and digital art, empowering individuals and brands to grow their business through social media. Their members' only app uses AI and proprietary technology to connect members with professional image editors and social strategists -- allowing them to build a powerful brand at an affordable price. SelfMade is democratizing an experience once reserved for celebrities and brands.
For Days
Seed Round in 2018
For Days is a company focused on reducing textile waste through its innovative recycling and rewards platform, Trashie. This unique platform incentivizes customers to participate in clothing recycling by providing tangible rewards, effectively promoting a circular economy in the fashion industry. By connecting customers with fashion retailers, For Days makes it convenient and affordable for consumers to access recyclable clothing options, thereby encouraging sustainable practices in apparel consumption. The company's mission is to transform the traditional fashion model, emphasizing sustainability while maintaining a commitment to quality and style.
Cargo
Series A in 2018
Cargo Systems is the creators of Cargo, the in-car service that allows rideshare passengers to order products on their phone, without downloading an app. Founded in 2016 by former Birchbox employees, Cargo launched in New York and Boston with thousands of driver signups in 49 states. Cargo works directly with rideshare companies, drivers and brand partners to distribute a variety of products to passengers in-car. A Techstars alumnus, Cargo is venture-backed by Techstars Ventures, Fontinalis Partners, Detroit Venture Partners, Rosecliff Capital.
LoanStreet
Series A in 2018
LoanStreet Inc. operates an integrated online platform that simplifies the sharing, managing, and originating of loans for credit unions, banks, and direct lenders. Founded in 2013 and based in New York, the company provides a marketplace that facilitates the efficient syndication of loans of any size. LoanStreet automates and standardizes the entire loan process, allowing lenders and investors to buy, sell, and manage loans directly through its platform. The service includes features such as real-time reporting, standardized agreements, and enhanced balance sheet management, which help users optimize capital and reduce administrative costs. By offering deep insights into loan distribution and performance, LoanStreet enables financial institutions to grow and diversify their portfolios effectively.
Yellowdig
Venture Round in 2018
Yellowdig is a software platform that enhances peer learning outcomes by creating a social layer on top of existing enterprise learning systems utilized by colleges, universities, and organizations. Established in 2015 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Yellowdig focuses on providing a private and secure experience tailored for higher education institutions. The platform fosters collaborative learning environments, encouraging student engagement and retention while enhancing their understanding of current affairs. By integrating with established learning systems, Yellowdig transforms traditional classrooms into vibrant learning communities.
TheSquareFoot
Series A in 2018
SquareFoot is a New York-based commercial real estate technology company that provides online real estate search and concierge services. They provide access to available inventory via its online listings platform alongside technology and tools that make the space leasing process easy, enjoyable, and efficient.
SquareFoot
Series A in 2018
SquareFoot serves companies that are looking for their next office and care deeply about finding the right next home. Growing companies require flexible lease options, a stress-free process, and transparency throughout the leasing journey. SquareFoot provides a seamless experience supported by easy-to-use technology and a highly responsive team of real estate professionals working to match specific client needs with a strong knowledge of what the market has to offer at any given moment.
FanAI
Venture Round in 2018
FanAI Inc. operates an artificial intelligence-driven audience monetization platform that focuses on the esports sector. Founded in 2016 and based in Santa Monica, California, the company provides valuable insights to sponsors, helping them understand fan behavior and tailor targeted relationships. Its platform offers a range of features, including dashboards, real-time analysis, and behavior analytics, allowing for effective segmentation and measurement of return on investment for sponsorships. By enriching and analyzing fan data with demographic and purchasing information, FanAI enables users to enhance the effectiveness of their sponsorship investments and digital media strategies across sports and entertainment.
Cargo
Seed Round in 2018
Cargo Systems is the creators of Cargo, the in-car service that allows rideshare passengers to order products on their phone, without downloading an app. Founded in 2016 by former Birchbox employees, Cargo launched in New York and Boston with thousands of driver signups in 49 states. Cargo works directly with rideshare companies, drivers and brand partners to distribute a variety of products to passengers in-car. A Techstars alumnus, Cargo is venture-backed by Techstars Ventures, Fontinalis Partners, Detroit Venture Partners, Rosecliff Capital.
Petal
Series A in 2018
Petal is a credit card company that is built to help people financially succeed. It aims to make credit honest, simple, and accessible. The company uses machine learning to analyze a customer’s full digital financial record—not just their credit score. Petal has pioneered cash flow underwriting, as an alternative to credit scores, to make credit more accessible, and offers a simple, modern digital experience that encourages members to build credit, avoid debt, and spend responsibly. Petal is based in New York, New York, and Richmond, Virginia. The Petal credit card is issued by WebBank, Member FDIC.
Ample Hills Creamery
Series A in 2017
Ample Hills Creamery is a chain of ice cream shops filled with quirky and decadent creations. They handcraft their ice cream in small batches, using fresh, local, all-natural milk, cream, and eggs. In fact, their dairy and eggs are so fresh, they were inside hormone-free, grass-fed, happy cows and chickens just a few days before we churned them into ice cream.
Heyday
Seed Round in 2017
Heyday is a skincare services company that provides customized facial treatments through its chain of stores, which are primarily located in New York. Founded in 2015 by Adam Ross, Jeni Sykes, and Michael Pollak, Heyday focuses on offering a personalized skincare experience, including deep cleansing, skin analysis, exfoliation, extractions, masks, hydration, and SPF protection. In addition to its core services, the company also enables customers to purchase a range of skincare products at competitive prices. With a commitment to blending expertise and data, Heyday empowers individuals to take better care of their skin. The company operates an online platform that accelerates consumer product brands on digital marketplaces, further enhancing its reach and impact in the skincare industry.
Voyajoy
Convertible Note in 2017
Voyajoy Inc. operates a vacation rental management platform based in San Francisco, California, designed to enhance the booking potential of rental properties. The company leverages artificial intelligence to streamline various aspects of property management, including marketing, handling booking requests, screening guests, and coordinating cleanings and renovations. This innovative approach allows property owners and developers to optimize their rental income while minimizing the effort required for management tasks. By focusing on efficiency and effectiveness, Voyajoy aims to improve the overall rental experience for both property owners and guests.
SelfMade
Series A in 2017
SelfMade is a venture backed start-up located in downtown Manhattan. They work at the intersection of technology and digital art, empowering individuals and brands to grow their business through social media. Their members' only app uses AI and proprietary technology to connect members with professional image editors and social strategists -- allowing them to build a powerful brand at an affordable price. SelfMade is democratizing an experience once reserved for celebrities and brands.
Wheels Up
Series C in 2017
Wheels Up is a membership-based private aviation company in the United States that aims to make private flying more accessible and affordable. It provides on-demand private aviation services through an innovative platform that connects consumers with safety-vetted aircraft. Members can book flights, manage their accounts, and explore ride-share options using a mobile app. Wheels Up offers a variety of travel alternatives through a combination of programmatic and charter services, utilizing both owned and leased aircraft as part of an asset-light model. Additionally, members can participate in the Wheels Down program, enhancing their overall experience. The company is dedicated to delivering flexibility, service, and safety in private aviation.
TraceMe
Series A in 2017
TraceMe Inc. is a technology company based in Seattle, Washington, that operates a content-driven social platform designed to connect elite athletes, artists, and celebrities with their audiences. The platform enables users to engage with these figures through unique content and interactions, fostering a community around shared interests. As of October 2019, TraceMe operates as a subsidiary of NIKE, Inc.
Petal
Seed Round in 2017
Petal is a credit card company that is built to help people financially succeed. It aims to make credit honest, simple, and accessible. The company uses machine learning to analyze a customer’s full digital financial record—not just their credit score. Petal has pioneered cash flow underwriting, as an alternative to credit scores, to make credit more accessible, and offers a simple, modern digital experience that encourages members to build credit, avoid debt, and spend responsibly. Petal is based in New York, New York, and Richmond, Virginia. The Petal credit card is issued by WebBank, Member FDIC.
Ollie
Series A in 2017
Ollie is a national service that delivers freshly cooked, human-grade food tailored to each dog’s nutritional needs. Ollie’s personalized meals are free of any by-products and are portioned, packaged, and delivered directly to your door for your best friend.
FanAI
Seed Round in 2017
FanAI Inc. operates an artificial intelligence-driven audience monetization platform that focuses on the esports sector. Founded in 2016 and based in Santa Monica, California, the company provides valuable insights to sponsors, helping them understand fan behavior and tailor targeted relationships. Its platform offers a range of features, including dashboards, real-time analysis, and behavior analytics, allowing for effective segmentation and measurement of return on investment for sponsorships. By enriching and analyzing fan data with demographic and purchasing information, FanAI enables users to enhance the effectiveness of their sponsorship investments and digital media strategies across sports and entertainment.
Homer Logistics
Series A in 2017
Homer uses technology and operations to make local, final-mile deliveries more efficient. Through the use of mobile tracking, routing, and communication, Homer delivers more orders in fewer miles traveled. With optimization algorithms for routing a controlled fleet of delivery personnel, Homer reduces the cost of delivery and provides a scalable solution to the local delivery ecosystem.
Roomi
Series A in 2017
Roomi is a free mobile platform that helps people find flexible, affordable co-living solutions. Roomi is a peer-to-peer shared housing marketplace making it safer and easier to rent rooms and find roommates. They are one of the only platforms that does not aggregate listings. Every room rental posted on their platform is user-generated and verified by the Roomi team. Users are able to easily list their empty rooms and potential roommates can browse and apply to move in.
Cargo
Seed Round in 2016
Cargo Systems is the creators of Cargo, the in-car service that allows rideshare passengers to order products on their phone, without downloading an app. Founded in 2016 by former Birchbox employees, Cargo launched in New York and Boston with thousands of driver signups in 49 states. Cargo works directly with rideshare companies, drivers and brand partners to distribute a variety of products to passengers in-car. A Techstars alumnus, Cargo is venture-backed by Techstars Ventures, Fontinalis Partners, Detroit Venture Partners, Rosecliff Capital.
Viyet Inc
Venture Round in 2016
Viyet Inc operates an online marketplace focused on the buying and selling of designer furniture, including a wide range of products such as chairs, tables, lamps, storage units, decorative objects, and textiles. Founded in 2013 and based in New York, the platform caters to both sellers and buyers of high-end furniture. It provides a comprehensive consignment service that streamlines the selling process for owners, covering aspects from photography to logistics. Buyers benefit from access to luxury designer pieces at competitive prices, often significantly lower than retail. As of February 2018, Viyet Inc functions as a subsidiary of Sotheby's, enhancing its position in the luxury home goods market.
OpenSponsorship
Seed Round in 2016
OpenSponsorship operates an online platform that connects corporate brands with sponsorship opportunities in professional sports. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, the platform serves as a two-sided marketplace where rights holders, such as athletes, teams, and leagues, can create profiles and publish sponsorship proposals. Brands can search this database for potential sponsorship partners and submit anonymous requests for proposal (RFP) detailing their marketing needs. Rights holders can then apply for these RFPs, facilitating direct communication through the platform's messaging feature. OpenSponsorship aims to simplify the process of securing sponsorships, thereby supporting the financial sustainability of athletes and sports events.
Allbirds
Series A in 2016
Allbirds, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in manufacturing eco-friendly footwear and apparel. The company offers a variety of products, including wool runners, tree runners, and loungers for men, women, and children, as well as insoles. Allbirds focuses on using premium natural materials to create sustainable footwear designed for everyday life. The brand is committed to blending comfort, good design, and sustainability, aiming to shift the shoe industry towards a more thoughtful approach. Its products are sold through both physical retail locations and online platforms, with the majority of sales generated in the United States.
Goby
Seed Round in 2016
BGLG, Inc., doing business as Goby, engages in the design, manufacture, and marketing of electronic toothbrushes. It sells its products online.
Yellowdig
Seed Round in 2016
Yellowdig is a software platform that enhances peer learning outcomes by creating a social layer on top of existing enterprise learning systems utilized by colleges, universities, and organizations. Established in 2015 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Yellowdig focuses on providing a private and secure experience tailored for higher education institutions. The platform fosters collaborative learning environments, encouraging student engagement and retention while enhancing their understanding of current affairs. By integrating with established learning systems, Yellowdig transforms traditional classrooms into vibrant learning communities.
WSC Sports
Series B in 2016
WSC Sports is a leading provider of AI-driven sports content technology that enables sports organizations to enhance fan engagement through customized video experiences. The company's platform automates the analysis of live sports events, identifying key moments to generate and distribute tailored short-form video content across various digital platforms. This innovation supports a wide range of clients, including major entities like the NBA, ESPN, YouTubeTV, and LaLiga, allowing them to expand their reach and grow their fan bases. By streamlining content creation and management, WSC Sports helps sports rights holders unlock new revenue opportunities while effectively connecting with their audiences.
Twist Home
Venture Round in 2016
Twist Home is a consumer electronics company focused on enhancing smart home experiences through user-friendly, plug-and-play devices. The company aims to simplify the installation process by creating products that do not require additional infrastructure or new wireless networks. Twist Home's innovative approach involves designing smart home devices that fit the form factor of a lightbulb, allowing for easy installation akin to changing a lightbulb. Their flagship product, the Twist Speaker, integrates LED lighting, adaptive lighting technology, and wireless audio into a single unit, thereby offering a multifunctional solution that improves quality of life in residential environments.
Neutun Labs
Venture Round in 2016
Their software runs on your existing smartwatch and wearable devices (like a Pebble or Apple Watch). Their technology is device agnostic, non-invasive and utilizes accessible wearables. They don't diagnose epilepsy. They simply provide a seizure tracking tool for people living with epilepsy.
Pure Growth Organics
Venture Round in 2016
Pure Growth Organics is an organic food company dedicated to providing delicious and affordable snacks made from organic vegetables and fruits. The company offers a diverse range of products, including super chips, veggie chips, popcorn, pretzels, snack mix, animal crackers, breakfast biscuits, breakfast bars, and oatmeal. With a commitment to health and wellness, Pure Growth Organics avoids chemicals and ingredients that could compromise consumer health, allowing customers to enjoy tasty snacks while maintaining a fit and healthy lifestyle.
Riide
Convertible Note in 2016
Riide manufactures and sells electric bikes specifically designed for the modern, urban professional. With Riide you can pedal, twist the throttle, or do both at once. Move around at 20 mph without pedaling, just like you would on a scooter, or pedal to go even faster. With a 25 mile range you can get pretty much anywhere you want to go. Riide is lightweight. Weighing only 35 pounds it is about 40% lighter than the average electric bike. Riide has a sleek design and is built with high quality components -- the same components used in $4-5,000 electric bikes. Riide retails for $1799.
YouStake
Convertible Note in 2016
The first marketplace where fans can directly sponsor their favorite players in poker and eSports while sharing the winnings. Staking has existed has long as most games themselves. But the old marketplace is primarily underground, with less than 1% of fans having access. At YouStake, they’ve created a simple and safe environment, where players sign up & fill out a form, we verify & publish the listing to the marketplace, and now fans can invest for as low as $20. YouStake will take care of contracts, tracking & analytics, transactions, and payouts. This is a person to person sponsorship agreement - the marketplace creates access between fans and players, and takes care of all the administrative work.
BREWPUBLIK
Convertible Note in 2016
BREWPUBLIK is an e-commerce retailer for craft beer and provides beer to homes and offices. Their proprietary technology and data collection position them as the central nervous system of the industry, touching every part of the supply chain experience. Americans spend $100B a year on beer, yet the industry functions like it's 1957. They use data and scale advantages to be the most convenient way to get a beer. Their proprietary technology automatically matches their customers' taste profiles to new products that they've never tried. They generate revenue both from directly from selling the product and then increasingly generate multiples of that with their insights.
SideDolla
Convertible Note in 2016
SideDolla takes the extra time of experts and makes it available to businesses. Finding top talent in key areas of the job market is and will always be a challenge. SideDolla creates a new talent pool by managing the process of working with experts that are available on a less-than-full-time commitment. SideDolla focus on three key areas of engagement with experts: Finding side work, help with the payment process, and weekly gut checks. With SideDolla we understand the value of your time. Our features focus on allowing experts to make extra money, get job satisfaction with what they do best, and we handle the rest.
Recycle Track Systems
Venture Round in 2016
Recycle Track Systems is a waste management company that partners with local haulers to provide efficient and responsible waste collection services. The company utilizes proprietary technology to streamline collection routes and enhance communication with pickup sites, offering services for garbage, recyclables, compost, and e-waste.
Lyon + Post
Convertible Note in 2016
Lyon + Post is an online shopping platform that allows users to virtually and physically try on women's fashion before making a purchase. Launched in 2014 by Colleen McKinnie and Lawrence Wisne, the platform delivers selected clothing items to customers' homes for them to try on at their convenience. If users are satisfied with the items, they can choose to purchase them; otherwise, they can return the items using prepaid bags. By offering a try-before-you-buy experience, Lyon + Post caters to the needs of consumers seeking flexibility and convenience in their shopping experience. The company is based in California and features a range of products from both established and emerging fashion brands.
Leo Health
Seed Round in 2016
Leo Health, Inc. is a New York-based company that has developed a mobile application aimed at enhancing pediatric care for parents and children. The application provides users with the ability to communicate with their child’s care team, schedule appointments, access health data, and submit school forms. By integrating advanced technology with innovative clinical care, Leo Health offers a unique patient care experience that differs from traditional healthcare models. The platform empowers parents by providing real-time access to important health information, educational content, and tools designed to facilitate care coordination. Since its incorporation in 2014, Leo Health has positioned itself as a technology and consumer products company, focusing on delivering exceptional customer service and a cohesive experience in managing children's healthcare.
Create1
Venture Round in 2016
Create1 is a printing company that offers designing and printing of 3D models and photographs.
OpenSponsorship
Seed Round in 2015
OpenSponsorship operates an online platform that connects corporate brands with sponsorship opportunities in professional sports. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, the platform serves as a two-sided marketplace where rights holders, such as athletes, teams, and leagues, can create profiles and publish sponsorship proposals. Brands can search this database for potential sponsorship partners and submit anonymous requests for proposal (RFP) detailing their marketing needs. Rights holders can then apply for these RFPs, facilitating direct communication through the platform's messaging feature. OpenSponsorship aims to simplify the process of securing sponsorships, thereby supporting the financial sustainability of athletes and sports events.
Nuzzel
Seed Round in 2015
Nuzzel, Inc. is an online platform that specializes in delivering industrial news and media intelligence to professionals. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, California, Nuzzel offers its services through a website, mobile applications, messaging bots, and email newsletters. The platform is designed to assist busy professionals by continuously scanning thousands of news publications and tracking trending stories shared on social networks, thereby providing curated newsletters tailored to user interests. Nuzzel has gained recognition as a preferred news discovery service among top influencers in media, technology, and finance, and has received accolades from notable publications such as The New York Times and Time Magazine. As of early 2019, Nuzzel operates as a subsidiary of Scroll and is backed by prominent Silicon Valley investors.
Wheels Up
Private Equity Round in 2015
Wheels Up is a membership-based private aviation company in the United States that aims to make private flying more accessible and affordable. It provides on-demand private aviation services through an innovative platform that connects consumers with safety-vetted aircraft. Members can book flights, manage their accounts, and explore ride-share options using a mobile app. Wheels Up offers a variety of travel alternatives through a combination of programmatic and charter services, utilizing both owned and leased aircraft as part of an asset-light model. Additionally, members can participate in the Wheels Down program, enhancing their overall experience. The company is dedicated to delivering flexibility, service, and safety in private aviation.
Edufii
Series A in 2014
Edufii develops and operates a cloud-based coaching platform and skill development network. The company's product includes TrainingSpaces, which allows capturing technique, drills, and recaps with videos, photos, audio, and text at course, court, field, and gym, also it allows feedback import from training aids and technologies. The company's customers include golf pros and academies; fitness and mental trainers; baseball coaches; soccer coaches; and physical therapists. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is headquartered in San Luis Obispo, California.
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