RRE Ventures

RRE Ventures, established in 1994, is a New York-based venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology companies. The firm focuses on seed and Series A funding rounds, seeking innovative technology solutions and scalable business models across various sectors such as software, fintech, healthcare, and sustainability. RRE Ventures is a Registered Investment Adviser (RIA) with a diversified investor base spanning the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

Jason Black

General Partner

Stuart Ellman

Co-Founder and General Partner

Michel Orban

Partner

James Robinson III

Co-Founder and General Partner

Abigail Tisch

Analyst

Past deals in Eastern US

1Up

Seed Round in 2025
1up, based in New York City, provides an AI-driven platform designed to streamline the sales process by enabling teams to quickly answer sales questions, respond to RFPs, and complete security questionnaires. With over $8 million in funding, 1up is utilized by prominent companies like WalkMe, Gladly, and Deliveroo, enhancing their sales efficiency significantly. The platform also offers competitive intelligence capabilities, allowing organizations to gather insights on competitors’ activities, thereby reducing manual efforts across product, sales, and marketing teams. This functionality not only accelerates the sales cycle but also positions companies to secure competitive deals more effectively.

Tive

Series C in 2025
Tive is a Boston-based startup that provides companies with end-to-end visibility into their supply chains through a sensor-driven tracking platform. The company develops a solution that combines cellular-connected trackers with cloud-based software, allowing clients to monitor, visualize, and optimize their operations in real-time. Tive's platform offers customized alerts, reporting, and analysis for both inbound and outbound shipments across various transportation modes. By enhancing supply chain transparency, Tive helps businesses improve efficiency, reduce logistics costs, and minimize manufacturing disruptions, ultimately enabling them to meet regulatory requirements effectively.

Capitalize

Series B in 2024
Capitalize Money, Inc. is a fintech company based in New York that focuses on retirement savings solutions. Founded in 2019, it offers a digital platform that simplifies the process of managing retirement accounts, including the transfer of 401(k) assets into individual retirement accounts (IRAs). The company aims to assist users in finding and transferring old retirement accounts while facilitating the opening of new ones. By leveraging proprietary technology, Capitalize seeks to minimize barriers in the retirement savings system, enabling individuals to make informed financial decisions and maximize their retirement savings. Capitalize is backed by prominent venture capital firms from New York, the Bay Area, and Los Angeles.

Nomad Health

Series E in 2024
Nomad Health, Inc. operates an online marketplace that connects clinicians with freelance and permanent healthcare jobs across the United States. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, the company provides a platform where doctors and nurses can search for job opportunities based on various criteria, including location, pay rate, and medical specialty. By digitizing the healthcare hiring process, Nomad Health simplifies and modernizes staffing in the healthcare sector, allowing healthcare facilities to efficiently find qualified clinicians. The platform also manages digital resumes and credentials, facilitating communication and organization between clinicians and health systems, while assisting with insurance, applications, travel arrangements, and payment processes.

1Up

Pre Seed Round in 2023
1up, based in New York City, provides an AI-driven platform designed to streamline the sales process by enabling teams to quickly answer sales questions, respond to RFPs, and complete security questionnaires. With over $8 million in funding, 1up is utilized by prominent companies like WalkMe, Gladly, and Deliveroo, enhancing their sales efficiency significantly. The platform also offers competitive intelligence capabilities, allowing organizations to gather insights on competitors’ activities, thereby reducing manual efforts across product, sales, and marketing teams. This functionality not only accelerates the sales cycle but also positions companies to secure competitive deals more effectively.

Nomad Health

Venture Round in 2022
Nomad Health, Inc. operates an online marketplace that connects clinicians with freelance and permanent healthcare jobs across the United States. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, the company provides a platform where doctors and nurses can search for job opportunities based on various criteria, including location, pay rate, and medical specialty. By digitizing the healthcare hiring process, Nomad Health simplifies and modernizes staffing in the healthcare sector, allowing healthcare facilities to efficiently find qualified clinicians. The platform also manages digital resumes and credentials, facilitating communication and organization between clinicians and health systems, while assisting with insurance, applications, travel arrangements, and payment processes.

Tive

Series B in 2022
Tive is a Boston-based startup that provides companies with end-to-end visibility into their supply chains through a sensor-driven tracking platform. The company develops a solution that combines cellular-connected trackers with cloud-based software, allowing clients to monitor, visualize, and optimize their operations in real-time. Tive's platform offers customized alerts, reporting, and analysis for both inbound and outbound shipments across various transportation modes. By enhancing supply chain transparency, Tive helps businesses improve efficiency, reduce logistics costs, and minimize manufacturing disruptions, ultimately enabling them to meet regulatory requirements effectively.

Ursa Space Systems

Series C in 2022
Ursa Space Systems Inc. is a geospatial services company that provides aerial and space-based data products to enhance geographic mapping and location-based information. Its offerings include imagery and information products that support market and weather forecasting, agricultural yield improvement, disaster response, and military intelligence. The company is known for its Ursa Global Oil Storage Monitoring solution, which provides insights into global oil storage for hedge funds, commodities traders, banks, and oil companies. Ursa Space Systems serves various sectors, including precision agriculture, business intelligence, weather monitoring, humanitarian relief, civil protection, mapping, and traffic applications. Founded in 2014, the company is headquartered in Ithaca, New York, and leverages radar satellite data to deliver timely reports, fostering transparency in global markets for the finance and energy industries.

Nomad Health

Series D in 2021
Nomad Health, Inc. operates an online marketplace that connects clinicians with freelance and permanent healthcare jobs across the United States. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, the company provides a platform where doctors and nurses can search for job opportunities based on various criteria, including location, pay rate, and medical specialty. By digitizing the healthcare hiring process, Nomad Health simplifies and modernizes staffing in the healthcare sector, allowing healthcare facilities to efficiently find qualified clinicians. The platform also manages digital resumes and credentials, facilitating communication and organization between clinicians and health systems, while assisting with insurance, applications, travel arrangements, and payment processes.

Noom

Series F in 2021
Noom, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in mobile health coaching through a psychology-based digital health platform. Founded in 2008, Noom develops a mobile application that combines evidence-based curricula, personalized coaching, and data-driven insights to help users achieve their health and wellness goals, including weight management and chronic disease prevention. The platform offers scalable tools for exercise and nutrition coaching, utilizing artificial intelligence to facilitate behavioral change. Recognized for its innovative approach, Noom has received multiple grants from the National Institutes of Health and was the first mobile application certified by the Centers for Disease Control as a diabetes prevention program. The company also caters to business enterprises, supporting organizations in promoting employee health. With additional offices in Seoul and Tokyo, Noom continues to expand its global reach and impact on personal health management.

Groups Recover Together

Series C in 2021
Recover Together, Inc. operates private clinics that specialize in treating opioid addiction through a comprehensive approach that includes medication-assisted treatment and therapy. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Manchester, New Hampshire, the company offers services across multiple states, including California, Indiana, Maine, Michigan, West Virginia, and North Carolina. Its treatment model combines the use of Suboxone (buprenorphine) with weekly group therapy sessions, allowing patients to engage in a supportive community while working toward their recovery goals. The organization is committed to making addiction treatment respectful, accessible, and affordable, empowering individuals to regain control of their lives and improve their overall quality of life.

Fi

Series B in 2021
Fi is a company that specializes in manufacturing GPS-enabled dog collars and accessories, founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York, New York. The company develops smart dog collars that allow pet owners to track their dogs' locations in real time. Utilizing GPS and LTE-M technology, these collars not only provide location tracking but also monitor the physical activity of dogs by measuring their steps. Owners can set daily, weekly, and monthly fitness goals for their pets, making it easier to keep them healthy and active. Fi sells its products primarily through online retail channels.

Capitalize

Series A in 2021
Capitalize Money, Inc. is a fintech company based in New York that focuses on retirement savings solutions. Founded in 2019, it offers a digital platform that simplifies the process of managing retirement accounts, including the transfer of 401(k) assets into individual retirement accounts (IRAs). The company aims to assist users in finding and transferring old retirement accounts while facilitating the opening of new ones. By leveraging proprietary technology, Capitalize seeks to minimize barriers in the retirement savings system, enabling individuals to make informed financial decisions and maximize their retirement savings. Capitalize is backed by prominent venture capital firms from New York, the Bay Area, and Los Angeles.

Paxos

Series C in 2020
Paxos, established in 2012 and based in New York, is a regulated financial institution that specializes in blockchain-based solutions for global financial institutions. It operates a blockchain infrastructure platform designed to facilitate the movement, trading, and management of assets between physical and digital forms. Paxos offers services such as custodial services, digital transformation, and fund mobility, enabling enterprises to tokenize, trade, and settle assets efficiently while reducing counterparty risk. The company's strategic approach involves obtaining regulatory designations to access existing financial infrastructure, allowing it to bridge traditional finance with the digital future.

Tive

Series A in 2020
Tive is a Boston-based startup that provides companies with end-to-end visibility into their supply chains through a sensor-driven tracking platform. The company develops a solution that combines cellular-connected trackers with cloud-based software, allowing clients to monitor, visualize, and optimize their operations in real-time. Tive's platform offers customized alerts, reporting, and analysis for both inbound and outbound shipments across various transportation modes. By enhancing supply chain transparency, Tive helps businesses improve efficiency, reduce logistics costs, and minimize manufacturing disruptions, ultimately enabling them to meet regulatory requirements effectively.

Capitalize

Seed Round in 2020
Capitalize Money, Inc. is a fintech company based in New York that focuses on retirement savings solutions. Founded in 2019, it offers a digital platform that simplifies the process of managing retirement accounts, including the transfer of 401(k) assets into individual retirement accounts (IRAs). The company aims to assist users in finding and transferring old retirement accounts while facilitating the opening of new ones. By leveraging proprietary technology, Capitalize seeks to minimize barriers in the retirement savings system, enabling individuals to make informed financial decisions and maximize their retirement savings. Capitalize is backed by prominent venture capital firms from New York, the Bay Area, and Los Angeles.

Securrency

Series A in 2020
Securrency, Inc. is a financial technology company that specializes in the development of a platform for the tokenized issuance and trading of securities. Founded in 2015 and based in Riva, Maryland, with additional locations in Washington, New York City, and Abu Dhabi, Securrency integrates legacy financial services with advanced distributed ledger technologies. Its platform supports seamless transactions across various networks, including Ethereum, Stellar, and Ripple, facilitating both on-chain and off-chain token movements. By providing robust compliance tools and interoperability, Securrency enhances the security, transparency, and efficiency of financial services. The company aims to connect investors seeking returns with asset owners, startups, and fund managers in need of capital, thereby creating a more accessible financial market.

Ursa Space Systems

Series B in 2019
Ursa Space Systems Inc. is a geospatial services company that provides aerial and space-based data products to enhance geographic mapping and location-based information. Its offerings include imagery and information products that support market and weather forecasting, agricultural yield improvement, disaster response, and military intelligence. The company is known for its Ursa Global Oil Storage Monitoring solution, which provides insights into global oil storage for hedge funds, commodities traders, banks, and oil companies. Ursa Space Systems serves various sectors, including precision agriculture, business intelligence, weather monitoring, humanitarian relief, civil protection, mapping, and traffic applications. Founded in 2014, the company is headquartered in Ithaca, New York, and leverages radar satellite data to deliver timely reports, fostering transparency in global markets for the finance and energy industries.

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.

OneDrop

Series B in 2019
One Drop is a diabetes management platform that helps people navigate diabetes together. It is an app for a diabetes management company. The app was created by Jeff Dachis, a co-founder of Razorfish, launched in the App Store this April as a way to help diabetics keep a running log of their personal insulin levels, the effectiveness of their medication, what they recently ate and what types of activities are affecting their blood sugar on a daily basis. It was incorporated in 2014 and is based in New York.

Nomad Health

Series C in 2019
Nomad Health, Inc. operates an online marketplace that connects clinicians with freelance and permanent healthcare jobs across the United States. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, the company provides a platform where doctors and nurses can search for job opportunities based on various criteria, including location, pay rate, and medical specialty. By digitizing the healthcare hiring process, Nomad Health simplifies and modernizes staffing in the healthcare sector, allowing healthcare facilities to efficiently find qualified clinicians. The platform also manages digital resumes and credentials, facilitating communication and organization between clinicians and health systems, while assisting with insurance, applications, travel arrangements, and payment processes.

GreatHorn

Series B in 2019
GreatHorn, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that focuses on protecting cloud communication infrastructures from sophisticated threats such as spear phishing and credential theft. Founded in 2015 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, GreatHorn offers a range of solutions tailored for cloud platforms like Google applications, Office 365, and Slack. Its services include Inbound Email Security, which provides automated protection against spear phishing; Collaboration and Chat Security, which helps IT teams monitor and manage communication security; Continuous Credential Monitoring for real-time threat detection; and Mailbox Protection, which equips users with insights for safe email interactions. By leveraging advanced threat detection and automated defenses, GreatHorn empowers enterprises to secure their communications across multiple channels effectively.

Bustle Digital Group

Venture Round in 2019
Bustle Digital Group is a media company based in New York, founded in 2013, that focuses on shaping culture through a diverse portfolio of digital and experiential brands. The company operates Bustle, a platform dedicated to providing news, entertainment, lifestyle, and fashion content tailored for young readers. Bustle aims to redefine women's interests by offering a wide array of topics that resonate with its audience, including news, celebrity culture, politics, and beauty. Through its engaging and accessible content, Bustle Digital Group ensures that readers can find everything they want to know in one place, keeping them informed and entertained.

Pickle Robot

Series A in 2019
Pickle Robot Company, founded in 2018 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, develops an innovative package handling robot designed to automate critical tasks in the e-commerce supply chain. The company's first robot, named Dill, addresses the physically demanding nature of package handling, which often results in high employee turnover. Dill is capable of performing multiple shifts and effectively communicates with human workers, continuously developing new skills to enhance operations. The robot's capabilities include loading and unloading feeder trucks, palletizing and depalletizing mixed parcels, preloading last-mile delivery vehicles, and sorting packages. By automating these processes, Pickle Robot aims to help logistics companies reduce labor costs and increase efficiency, addressing a significant bottleneck in the rapidly growing e-commerce sector.

Fi

Series A in 2019
Fi is a company that specializes in manufacturing GPS-enabled dog collars and accessories, founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York, New York. The company develops smart dog collars that allow pet owners to track their dogs' locations in real time. Utilizing GPS and LTE-M technology, these collars not only provide location tracking but also monitor the physical activity of dogs by measuring their steps. Owners can set daily, weekly, and monthly fitness goals for their pets, making it easier to keep them healthy and active. Fi sells its products primarily through online retail channels.

Workit Health

Series A in 2019
Workit Health, Inc. is a provider of online therapeutic content and professional counseling services focused on substance use recovery. Established in 2014 and based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the company operates the Workit platform, which offers clinically proven telemedicine treatment for substance use disorder, including online therapy, medication-assisted treatment, psychiatric support, and primary care. Workit Health's services are designed to help individuals achieve long-term recovery from drugs and alcohol while minimizing disruption to their daily lives. The platform facilitates access to on-demand, in-person, and virtual medical and psychosocial support, catering to a wide range of clients including employers, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and recovery communities. Additionally, Workit Health provides accredited opioid addiction treatment featuring buprenorphine, enhancing its commitment to harm reduction in addiction care. The company has locations in California, New Jersey, Alaska, and Washington.

Beeswax

Series B in 2019
Beeswax, Inc. is an advertising technology company that specializes in providing a customizable, cloud-based programmatic bidding platform known as Bidder-as-a-Service (BaaS). Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York City, with additional locations in London and San Francisco, Beeswax enables clients to purchase advertising space across various digital media, including websites, mobile apps, and video players. The platform allows users to leverage both proprietary and third-party data for targeted ad buying, facilitating agility and custom optimizations without the need for coding. Serving a diverse clientele that includes marketers, brands, technology and data platforms, as well as publishers, Beeswax aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of digital advertising.

Managed by Q

Series C in 2019
Managed by Q Inc. is a workplace management platform headquartered in New York, New York, that streamlines the operation of office environments. Founded in 2013, the company provides a comprehensive range of services, including on-demand cleaning, maintenance, IT support, and security. Its technology platform serves as an all-in-one solution for businesses, connecting them to essential services such as supply replenishment, task management, and project management, which encompasses pre-lease planning, vendor management, office design, and renovations. By facilitating seamless office operations, Managed by Q aims to save time and resources for businesses while promoting economic empowerment through job creation and support for small businesses. The company operates in key markets, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and San Francisco.

Supergreat

Seed Round in 2018
Supergreat is a New York-based beauty community founded in 2018 that focuses on real people reviewing beauty products. The platform allows users to share their opinions on skincare, makeup, scents, and hair products, fostering a space for discovery and interaction among community members. Users can ask questions about various products and earn rewards from their favorite brands, enhancing their engagement with the beauty industry. Supergreat's emphasis on authentic reviews helps consumers make informed choices while connecting them with a supportive network of fellow beauty enthusiasts.

Bread

Venture Round in 2018
Bread is a financial technology company that partners with retailers to provide pay-over-time financing solutions. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, the company leverages technology to create a consumer-friendly credit experience that emphasizes accessibility, transparency, and ease of use. By integrating financing options into the e-commerce journey, Bread enables merchants to offer their customers clear and straightforward payment alternatives. This approach not only enhances consumer access to products but also helps merchants increase sales by improving conversion rates and average order values.

PebblePost

Series C in 2018
PebblePost, Inc. is a New York-based company that operates a digital-to-direct mail marketing platform. Established in 2014, PebblePost specializes in transforming online consumer behavior into targeted direct mail campaigns. By leveraging online interest and intent data, the company sends personalized direct mail that aims to activate purchasing decisions and enhance conversion rates. PebblePost is known for its innovation in Programmatic Direct Mail, which utilizes advanced targeting and algorithmic optimization techniques. The platform integrates various marketing functions, including segmentation, campaign management, production, analytics, and optimization, allowing brands to effectively engage consumers through tailored media impressions delivered to their homes.

Latch

Series B in 2018
Latch is a technology company that provides an operating system for modern buildings, comprising software, products, and services. Its primary offering is a keyless entry security system, enabling residents and authorized visitors to access doors within apartment buildings using their smartphones. Latch operates across North America, serving both large-scale real estate developers and local property owners, with its solutions deployed in various types of properties, from affordable housing to luxury towers.

Care/of

Series B in 2018
Care/of is a healthcare technology company based in New York City that specializes in personalized wellness products, particularly vitamins and supplements. The company offers a unique platform that provides custom vitamin suggestions tailored to individual dietary needs and health goals. Each month, customers receive personalized vitamin packs delivered directly to their homes, making it easy for them to incorporate the right nutrients into their daily routines. Care/of emphasizes honesty, quality, and personalization, aiming to simplify consumer health by aligning wellness products with the specific needs and lifestyles of its users.

Ursa Space Systems

Venture Round in 2018
Ursa Space Systems Inc. is a geospatial services company that provides aerial and space-based data products to enhance geographic mapping and location-based information. Its offerings include imagery and information products that support market and weather forecasting, agricultural yield improvement, disaster response, and military intelligence. The company is known for its Ursa Global Oil Storage Monitoring solution, which provides insights into global oil storage for hedge funds, commodities traders, banks, and oil companies. Ursa Space Systems serves various sectors, including precision agriculture, business intelligence, weather monitoring, humanitarian relief, civil protection, mapping, and traffic applications. Founded in 2014, the company is headquartered in Ithaca, New York, and leverages radar satellite data to deliver timely reports, fostering transparency in global markets for the finance and energy industries.

Breather Products

Series C in 2018
Breather Products Inc. is a provider of on-demand private workspaces designed for productivity, allowing clients to reserve and unlock spaces through its web and mobile applications. Founded in 2012 and based in Montreal, Canada, the company has established a network of hundreds of locations across major cities, including New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, Washington, Toronto, Montreal, and London. Breather offers flexible workspace solutions available by the hour, day, or month, catering to businesses seeking comfortable and private environments. Each space is equipped with technology that facilitates seamless work experiences, enabling users to engage in meetings or video conferences without delay.

Paxos

Series B in 2018
Paxos, established in 2012 and based in New York, is a regulated financial institution that specializes in blockchain-based solutions for global financial institutions. It operates a blockchain infrastructure platform designed to facilitate the movement, trading, and management of assets between physical and digital forms. Paxos offers services such as custodial services, digital transformation, and fund mobility, enabling enterprises to tokenize, trade, and settle assets efficiently while reducing counterparty risk. The company's strategic approach involves obtaining regulatory designations to access existing financial infrastructure, allowing it to bridge traditional finance with the digital future.

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.

theSkimm

Series C in 2018
TheSkimm, Inc. is a digital media company founded in 2012 and based in New York, specializing in delivering concise and relevant information to educated professionals, particularly women. Its flagship product is a daily newsletter that breaks down news, trends, and policies impacting women's lives, allowing them to make informed decisions. TheSkimm aims to empower its audience by providing reliable, non-partisan content that integrates easily into daily routines. In addition to the Daily Skimm, the company's offerings include various newsletters such as Skimm Money, a podcast, and a mobile app. TheSkimm also operates Skimm Studios, which produces video and audio content, and SKM Lab, an in-house creative agency for brand engagement. Committed to social impact, theSkimm supports initiatives like Skimm Your Ballot to encourage voter participation and the #ShowUsYourLeave movement to promote transparency in paid family leave. Co-founded by Carly Zakin and Danielle Weisberg, theSkimm has developed a loyal audience and continues to innovate within the media landscape.

Nomad Health

Series B in 2018
Nomad Health, Inc. operates an online marketplace that connects clinicians with freelance and permanent healthcare jobs across the United States. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, the company provides a platform where doctors and nurses can search for job opportunities based on various criteria, including location, pay rate, and medical specialty. By digitizing the healthcare hiring process, Nomad Health simplifies and modernizes staffing in the healthcare sector, allowing healthcare facilities to efficiently find qualified clinicians. The platform also manages digital resumes and credentials, facilitating communication and organization between clinicians and health systems, while assisting with insurance, applications, travel arrangements, and payment processes.

Thinkful

Series A in 2018
Thinkful Inc., established in 2012 and headquartered in New York, specializes in providing one-on-one mentorship-driven training programs in data science, front-end development, and full-stack development. Its flexible, online platform facilitates learning through industry experts, offering career preparation services and a job guarantee for web development graduates. Thinkful also provides corporate training solutions and maintains student reviews along with transparent pricing information for its courses.

Shortcut

Series A in 2017
Shortcut, formerly known as Clubhouse Software, Inc., is a project management platform designed to enhance collaboration among software development teams. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, Shortcut offers tools that help engineers plan, build, and deploy software products efficiently. The platform provides features such as task management, progress tracking, and workspace organization, allowing teams to coordinate effectively and maintain visibility across multiple projects. Additionally, Shortcut includes a knowledge base tool that facilitates documentation and collaboration among team members. By balancing simplicity and structure, Shortcut aims to create a user-friendly environment that enables software teams to focus on delivering quality products while minimizing stress.

Fi

Seed Round in 2017
Fi is a company that specializes in manufacturing GPS-enabled dog collars and accessories, founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York, New York. The company develops smart dog collars that allow pet owners to track their dogs' locations in real time. Utilizing GPS and LTE-M technology, these collars not only provide location tracking but also monitor the physical activity of dogs by measuring their steps. Owners can set daily, weekly, and monthly fitness goals for their pets, making it easier to keep them healthy and active. Fi sells its products primarily through online retail channels.

Merlin

Series A in 2017
Merlin is an internet company founded in 2017 and based in New York, specializing in a talent hiring platform that aims to transform the recruitment process. The platform facilitates the connection between employers and job seekers by matching talents with businesses seeking to hire on an hourly basis. This service streamlines the screening and selection of candidates for various openings, allowing employers to efficiently find suitable talent while providing job seekers with easier access to opportunities that meet their needs.

Ursa Space Systems

Series A in 2017
Ursa Space Systems Inc. is a geospatial services company that provides aerial and space-based data products to enhance geographic mapping and location-based information. Its offerings include imagery and information products that support market and weather forecasting, agricultural yield improvement, disaster response, and military intelligence. The company is known for its Ursa Global Oil Storage Monitoring solution, which provides insights into global oil storage for hedge funds, commodities traders, banks, and oil companies. Ursa Space Systems serves various sectors, including precision agriculture, business intelligence, weather monitoring, humanitarian relief, civil protection, mapping, and traffic applications. Founded in 2014, the company is headquartered in Ithaca, New York, and leverages radar satellite data to deliver timely reports, fostering transparency in global markets for the finance and energy industries.

BioLite

Equity Crowdfunding in 2017
BioLite Inc. is a Brooklyn-based company founded in 2006 that develops and manufactures energy products aimed at both off-grid communities and outdoor enthusiasts. Its product range includes portable grills, stoves, power lights, and energy bundles, all designed to be compatible with various devices like smartphones and rechargeable battery packs. BioLite addresses the needs of two distinct markets: families in developing countries who rely on traditional wood fires for cooking, which poses significant health risks, and outdoor enthusiasts seeking efficient, fuel-independent cooking solutions. The company has pioneered advanced, clean-burning stove technology that significantly reduces indoor smoke emissions while generating electricity from waste heat, enabling users to charge devices and improve their living conditions. By focusing on innovative solutions, BioLite aims to tackle energy poverty and enhance environmental sustainability.

Citizen

Series A in 2017
Citizen is a mobile application focused on enhancing personal and community safety by delivering real-time safety alerts and incident updates to its users. The app utilizes the latest 911 data to provide timely information, allowing users to stay informed about their surroundings. It features live stories and user-generated content, promoting transparency and awareness within neighborhoods. Citizen has been recognized for its positive impact, assisting in various emergency situations, including evacuations and locating missing persons and pets. With millions of downloads across the United States, the app has established significant user bases in major metropolitan areas such as New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Chicago. Citizen aims to empower individuals to protect themselves and their loved ones while fostering a connected community.

Care/of

Seed Round in 2017
Care/of is a healthcare technology company based in New York City that specializes in personalized wellness products, particularly vitamins and supplements. The company offers a unique platform that provides custom vitamin suggestions tailored to individual dietary needs and health goals. Each month, customers receive personalized vitamin packs delivered directly to their homes, making it easy for them to incorporate the right nutrients into their daily routines. Care/of emphasizes honesty, quality, and personalization, aiming to simplify consumer health by aligning wellness products with the specific needs and lifestyles of its users.

Bread

Series B in 2017
Bread is a financial technology company that partners with retailers to provide pay-over-time financing solutions. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, the company leverages technology to create a consumer-friendly credit experience that emphasizes accessibility, transparency, and ease of use. By integrating financing options into the e-commerce journey, Bread enables merchants to offer their customers clear and straightforward payment alternatives. This approach not only enhances consumer access to products but also helps merchants increase sales by improving conversion rates and average order values.

PebblePost

Debt Financing in 2017
PebblePost, Inc. is a New York-based company that operates a digital-to-direct mail marketing platform. Established in 2014, PebblePost specializes in transforming online consumer behavior into targeted direct mail campaigns. By leveraging online interest and intent data, the company sends personalized direct mail that aims to activate purchasing decisions and enhance conversion rates. PebblePost is known for its innovation in Programmatic Direct Mail, which utilizes advanced targeting and algorithmic optimization techniques. The platform integrates various marketing functions, including segmentation, campaign management, production, analytics, and optimization, allowing brands to effectively engage consumers through tailored media impressions delivered to their homes.

GreatHorn

Series A in 2017
GreatHorn, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that focuses on protecting cloud communication infrastructures from sophisticated threats such as spear phishing and credential theft. Founded in 2015 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, GreatHorn offers a range of solutions tailored for cloud platforms like Google applications, Office 365, and Slack. Its services include Inbound Email Security, which provides automated protection against spear phishing; Collaboration and Chat Security, which helps IT teams monitor and manage communication security; Continuous Credential Monitoring for real-time threat detection; and Mailbox Protection, which equips users with insights for safe email interactions. By leveraging advanced threat detection and automated defenses, GreatHorn empowers enterprises to secure their communications across multiple channels effectively.

Latch

Series A in 2017
Latch is a technology company that provides an operating system for modern buildings, comprising software, products, and services. Its primary offering is a keyless entry security system, enabling residents and authorized visitors to access doors within apartment buildings using their smartphones. Latch operates across North America, serving both large-scale real estate developers and local property owners, with its solutions deployed in various types of properties, from affordable housing to luxury towers.

Bowery Farming

Seed Round in 2017
Bowery Farming Inc. is a modern agricultural company based in New York, specializing in post-organic produce. Founded in 2014, the company focuses on growing a variety of greens, including baby kale, lettuce, arugula, and basil, using innovative indoor farming techniques. By leveraging advanced technology, such as its proprietary BoweryOS software, Bowery Farming creates optimal conditions for plant growth, allowing it to operate without pesticides and using significantly less water compared to traditional farming methods. This technology enables the company to be over 100 times more productive on the same land footprint. Bowery's products are distributed through grocery stores and featured in the menus of renowned restaurants, emphasizing the company's commitment to providing fresh, sustainable produce to consumers.

BioLite

Series C in 2017
BioLite Inc. is a Brooklyn-based company founded in 2006 that develops and manufactures energy products aimed at both off-grid communities and outdoor enthusiasts. Its product range includes portable grills, stoves, power lights, and energy bundles, all designed to be compatible with various devices like smartphones and rechargeable battery packs. BioLite addresses the needs of two distinct markets: families in developing countries who rely on traditional wood fires for cooking, which poses significant health risks, and outdoor enthusiasts seeking efficient, fuel-independent cooking solutions. The company has pioneered advanced, clean-burning stove technology that significantly reduces indoor smoke emissions while generating electricity from waste heat, enabling users to charge devices and improve their living conditions. By focusing on innovative solutions, BioLite aims to tackle energy poverty and enhance environmental sustainability.

Prove

Series E in 2017
Prove is a technology company that specializes in smartphone-based identity verification solutions, focusing on mobile authentication to protect against identity theft and social engineering attacks. Its offerings include phone-centric and API marketplace solutions that streamline the customer acquisition process, enhance engagement, and improve both security and consumer privacy. By leveraging instant mobile authentication, Prove helps its clients reduce friction in user interactions while simultaneously minimizing the risk of fraud. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including financial services, healthcare, insurance, technology, and retail. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in New York, Prove also has additional locations in Denver and London, demonstrating its international presence in the identity verification market.

Tinybop

Venture Round in 2017
Tinybop, Inc. is a developer of educational applications aimed at children globally, focusing on fostering creativity and learning through immersive experiences. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, the company offers a portfolio that includes the Library application, which allows children to explore the invisible wonders of the world, and the Digital Toys application, an open-ended construction kit for building and testing imaginative concepts. Tinybop's applications are designed for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad devices, catering to children aged 4 and older. The company's mission emphasizes the importance of learning through play, experimentation, and inquiry, enabling kids to develop foundational science literacy, as well as skills in creative thinking, problem-solving, and storytelling.

Breather Products

Series C in 2016
Breather Products Inc. is a provider of on-demand private workspaces designed for productivity, allowing clients to reserve and unlock spaces through its web and mobile applications. Founded in 2012 and based in Montreal, Canada, the company has established a network of hundreds of locations across major cities, including New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, Washington, Toronto, Montreal, and London. Breather offers flexible workspace solutions available by the hour, day, or month, catering to businesses seeking comfortable and private environments. Each space is equipped with technology that facilitates seamless work experiences, enabling users to engage in meetings or video conferences without delay.

BuzzFeed

Series G in 2016
BuzzFeed, Inc. is a tech-driven media company that specializes in delivering breaking news, original reporting, and entertainment content across various digital platforms. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in New York, BuzzFeed engages a global audience with its diverse offerings, which include articles, quizzes, videos, and lifestyle content through well-known brands such as Tasty. The company also emphasizes investigative journalism through BuzzFeed News and produces original content for multiple formats via BuzzFeed Studios. Additionally, BuzzFeed Commerce focuses on social commerce products, licensing, and strategic partnerships. With a reach of over 200 million users, BuzzFeed aims to create shareable content that resonates across the social web.

Citizen

Seed Round in 2016
Citizen is a mobile application focused on enhancing personal and community safety by delivering real-time safety alerts and incident updates to its users. The app utilizes the latest 911 data to provide timely information, allowing users to stay informed about their surroundings. It features live stories and user-generated content, promoting transparency and awareness within neighborhoods. Citizen has been recognized for its positive impact, assisting in various emergency situations, including evacuations and locating missing persons and pets. With millions of downloads across the United States, the app has established significant user bases in major metropolitan areas such as New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Chicago. Citizen aims to empower individuals to protect themselves and their loved ones while fostering a connected community.

Shortcut

Seed Round in 2016
Shortcut, formerly known as Clubhouse Software, Inc., is a project management platform designed to enhance collaboration among software development teams. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, Shortcut offers tools that help engineers plan, build, and deploy software products efficiently. The platform provides features such as task management, progress tracking, and workspace organization, allowing teams to coordinate effectively and maintain visibility across multiple projects. Additionally, Shortcut includes a knowledge base tool that facilitates documentation and collaboration among team members. By balancing simplicity and structure, Shortcut aims to create a user-friendly environment that enables software teams to focus on delivering quality products while minimizing stress.

Beeswax

Series A in 2016
Beeswax, Inc. is an advertising technology company that specializes in providing a customizable, cloud-based programmatic bidding platform known as Bidder-as-a-Service (BaaS). Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York City, with additional locations in London and San Francisco, Beeswax enables clients to purchase advertising space across various digital media, including websites, mobile apps, and video players. The platform allows users to leverage both proprietary and third-party data for targeted ad buying, facilitating agility and custom optimizations without the need for coding. Serving a diverse clientele that includes marketers, brands, technology and data platforms, as well as publishers, Beeswax aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of digital advertising.

Workit Health

Seed Round in 2016
Workit Health, Inc. is a provider of online therapeutic content and professional counseling services focused on substance use recovery. Established in 2014 and based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the company operates the Workit platform, which offers clinically proven telemedicine treatment for substance use disorder, including online therapy, medication-assisted treatment, psychiatric support, and primary care. Workit Health's services are designed to help individuals achieve long-term recovery from drugs and alcohol while minimizing disruption to their daily lives. The platform facilitates access to on-demand, in-person, and virtual medical and psychosocial support, catering to a wide range of clients including employers, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and recovery communities. Additionally, Workit Health provides accredited opioid addiction treatment featuring buprenorphine, enhancing its commitment to harm reduction in addiction care. The company has locations in California, New Jersey, Alaska, and Washington.

Yieldbot

Series C in 2016
Yieldbot Inc. is a data intelligence company based in New York, founded in 2009. It specializes in providing actionable insights through its predictive technology, which utilizes publisher site data, visitor referrer data, and site click stream data. One of its key offerings is the Intent Graph, which enables users to map and understand visitor intent, thereby helping media companies monetize their audiences more effectively. Additionally, Yieldbot provides Pubfood.js, an open-source header bidding framework that allows seamless integration of demand partners into publisher ad stacks. By delivering targeted digital media that drives guaranteed actions, Yieldbot aims to create a more relevant online experience for consumers, brands, and publishers alike, ultimately enhancing the value of media in the digital landscape.

Nomad Health

Series A in 2016
Nomad Health, Inc. operates an online marketplace that connects clinicians with freelance and permanent healthcare jobs across the United States. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, the company provides a platform where doctors and nurses can search for job opportunities based on various criteria, including location, pay rate, and medical specialty. By digitizing the healthcare hiring process, Nomad Health simplifies and modernizes staffing in the healthcare sector, allowing healthcare facilities to efficiently find qualified clinicians. The platform also manages digital resumes and credentials, facilitating communication and organization between clinicians and health systems, while assisting with insurance, applications, travel arrangements, and payment processes.

Mediachain

Seed Round in 2016
Mediachain is an open media library that facilitates the automatic connection of media to its creators and relevant information. Established in 2016 and based in Brooklyn, New York, the company operates as a protocol for registering, identifying, and tracking creative works online. Utilizing content identification technology, Mediachain resolves media to its origins, creators, and associated metadata. It allows creators, media organizations, and developers to collaborate on metadata within a universal media library while maintaining control over their data. The platform's decentralized architecture broadens the reach of participants, empowering them to manage their creative works effectively. Mediachain has been a subsidiary of Spotify USA Inc. since April 2017.

theSkimm

Series B in 2016
TheSkimm, Inc. is a digital media company founded in 2012 and based in New York, specializing in delivering concise and relevant information to educated professionals, particularly women. Its flagship product is a daily newsletter that breaks down news, trends, and policies impacting women's lives, allowing them to make informed decisions. TheSkimm aims to empower its audience by providing reliable, non-partisan content that integrates easily into daily routines. In addition to the Daily Skimm, the company's offerings include various newsletters such as Skimm Money, a podcast, and a mobile app. TheSkimm also operates Skimm Studios, which produces video and audio content, and SKM Lab, an in-house creative agency for brand engagement. Committed to social impact, theSkimm supports initiatives like Skimm Your Ballot to encourage voter participation and the #ShowUsYourLeave movement to promote transparency in paid family leave. Co-founded by Carly Zakin and Danielle Weisberg, theSkimm has developed a loyal audience and continues to innovate within the media landscape.

Accion Systems

Series A in 2016
Accion Systems Inc. is a Boston-based company that designs and manufactures advanced satellite propulsion systems utilizing its proprietary ion beam technology. Founded in 2014, the company specializes in in-space propulsion solutions that cater to the needs of the space industry. Accion's product lineup includes the MIN-0 and MAX-1 electric propulsion systems for small satellites, as well as the Tiled Ionic Liquid Electrospray (TILE) technology, which provides efficient and scalable propulsion capabilities. The TILE system is versatile, enabling various satellite maneuvers such as attitude control, collision avoidance, orbit adjustments, and deorbiting. Accion's innovations serve a broad range of spacecraft, from small CubeSats to larger satellite platforms, advancing the capabilities and efficiency of modern space missions.

Poncho

Seed Round in 2016
Poncho Inc. specializes in providing personalized weather forecasts through its application, emails, and text messages across the continental United States. Incorporated in 2014 and headquartered in New York City, Poncho has gained recognition as one of the most popular weather chatbots on Facebook Messenger and as a leading weather app in the App Store. In addition to weather updates, the company offers travel reports to enhance user experience. As of May 2018, Poncho operates as a subsidiary of Dirty Lemon Beverages, LLC. The company leverages advanced bot technologies to deliver engaging content across various messaging and hardware platforms.

Managed by Q

Series B in 2016
Managed by Q Inc. is a workplace management platform headquartered in New York, New York, that streamlines the operation of office environments. Founded in 2013, the company provides a comprehensive range of services, including on-demand cleaning, maintenance, IT support, and security. Its technology platform serves as an all-in-one solution for businesses, connecting them to essential services such as supply replenishment, task management, and project management, which encompasses pre-lease planning, vendor management, office design, and renovations. By facilitating seamless office operations, Managed by Q aims to save time and resources for businesses while promoting economic empowerment through job creation and support for small businesses. The company operates in key markets, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and San Francisco.

Noom

Series C in 2016
Noom, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in mobile health coaching through a psychology-based digital health platform. Founded in 2008, Noom develops a mobile application that combines evidence-based curricula, personalized coaching, and data-driven insights to help users achieve their health and wellness goals, including weight management and chronic disease prevention. The platform offers scalable tools for exercise and nutrition coaching, utilizing artificial intelligence to facilitate behavioral change. Recognized for its innovative approach, Noom has received multiple grants from the National Institutes of Health and was the first mobile application certified by the Centers for Disease Control as a diabetes prevention program. The company also caters to business enterprises, supporting organizations in promoting employee health. With additional offices in Seoul and Tokyo, Noom continues to expand its global reach and impact on personal health management.

GreatHorn

Seed Round in 2016
GreatHorn, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that focuses on protecting cloud communication infrastructures from sophisticated threats such as spear phishing and credential theft. Founded in 2015 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, GreatHorn offers a range of solutions tailored for cloud platforms like Google applications, Office 365, and Slack. Its services include Inbound Email Security, which provides automated protection against spear phishing; Collaboration and Chat Security, which helps IT teams monitor and manage communication security; Continuous Credential Monitoring for real-time threat detection; and Mailbox Protection, which equips users with insights for safe email interactions. By leveraging advanced threat detection and automated defenses, GreatHorn empowers enterprises to secure their communications across multiple channels effectively.

Giphy

Series C in 2016
Giphy, Inc. is an online platform that specializes in the search, sharing, and discovery of animated graphics interchange formats (GIFs). Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York City, the company offers a comprehensive database of GIFs across various categories including emotions, food, animals, and pop culture. It enables users to easily browse and share these animated graphics through social media channels. Giphy also supports creative input by allowing users to upload their own GIFs and collaborates with brands to produce original content. The platform aims to evolve beyond its search engine roots into a vibrant community for GIF artists and enthusiasts, focusing on fostering creativity and engagement within the digital visual communication space. As of mid-2020, Giphy operates as a subsidiary of Instagram, which enhances its integration within social media ecosystems.

Jibo

Series A in 2015
Jibo, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in the development and sale of social robots designed to enhance human-robot interaction. The flagship product, Jibo, is the first social robot intended for home use, equipped with advanced Natural Language Understanding, speech, and facial recognition capabilities. Jibo interacts with users by learning their preferences, assisting with everyday tasks, and providing reminders for important events. It aims to foster relationships with users, including adults, seniors, children, and teens. Since its public launch in 2017, Jibo has been marketed across various regions, including North America, Europe, and parts of Asia and Latin America. The company, incorporated in 2010, focuses on creating electronic companions that simplify daily life and provide emotional engagement.

Bread

Series A in 2015
Bread is a financial technology company that partners with retailers to provide pay-over-time financing solutions. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, the company leverages technology to create a consumer-friendly credit experience that emphasizes accessibility, transparency, and ease of use. By integrating financing options into the e-commerce journey, Bread enables merchants to offer their customers clear and straightforward payment alternatives. This approach not only enhances consumer access to products but also helps merchants increase sales by improving conversion rates and average order values.

Digital Currency Group

Seed Round in 2015
Digital Currency Group (DCG) is a corporate venture capital firm based in Stamford, Connecticut, founded in 2015. The company focuses on building and supporting businesses within the bitcoin and blockchain sectors by providing insights, networking opportunities, and access to capital. With over 150 investments across more than 30 countries, DCG primarily targets companies involved in financial technology, web3 infrastructure, decentralized finance, and related fields. In addition to its investment activities, DCG owns and operates several key entities in the digital currency ecosystem, including CoinDesk, a leading media and events platform, Genesis Trading, a prominent bitcoin brokerage firm, and Grayscale Investments, the largest asset management firm specializing in digital currencies.

Breather Products

Series B in 2015
Breather Products Inc. is a provider of on-demand private workspaces designed for productivity, allowing clients to reserve and unlock spaces through its web and mobile applications. Founded in 2012 and based in Montreal, Canada, the company has established a network of hundreds of locations across major cities, including New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, Washington, Toronto, Montreal, and London. Breather offers flexible workspace solutions available by the hour, day, or month, catering to businesses seeking comfortable and private environments. Each space is equipped with technology that facilitates seamless work experiences, enabling users to engage in meetings or video conferences without delay.

BioLite

Series B in 2015
BioLite Inc. is a Brooklyn-based company founded in 2006 that develops and manufactures energy products aimed at both off-grid communities and outdoor enthusiasts. Its product range includes portable grills, stoves, power lights, and energy bundles, all designed to be compatible with various devices like smartphones and rechargeable battery packs. BioLite addresses the needs of two distinct markets: families in developing countries who rely on traditional wood fires for cooking, which poses significant health risks, and outdoor enthusiasts seeking efficient, fuel-independent cooking solutions. The company has pioneered advanced, clean-burning stove technology that significantly reduces indoor smoke emissions while generating electricity from waste heat, enabling users to charge devices and improve their living conditions. By focusing on innovative solutions, BioLite aims to tackle energy poverty and enhance environmental sustainability.

Shortcut

Seed Round in 2015
Shortcut, formerly known as Clubhouse Software, Inc., is a project management platform designed to enhance collaboration among software development teams. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, Shortcut offers tools that help engineers plan, build, and deploy software products efficiently. The platform provides features such as task management, progress tracking, and workspace organization, allowing teams to coordinate effectively and maintain visibility across multiple projects. Additionally, Shortcut includes a knowledge base tool that facilitates documentation and collaboration among team members. By balancing simplicity and structure, Shortcut aims to create a user-friendly environment that enables software teams to focus on delivering quality products while minimizing stress.

Beeswax

Seed Round in 2015
Beeswax, Inc. is an advertising technology company that specializes in providing a customizable, cloud-based programmatic bidding platform known as Bidder-as-a-Service (BaaS). Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York City, with additional locations in London and San Francisco, Beeswax enables clients to purchase advertising space across various digital media, including websites, mobile apps, and video players. The platform allows users to leverage both proprietary and third-party data for targeted ad buying, facilitating agility and custom optimizations without the need for coding. Serving a diverse clientele that includes marketers, brands, technology and data platforms, as well as publishers, Beeswax aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of digital advertising.

Managed by Q

Series A in 2015
Managed by Q Inc. is a workplace management platform headquartered in New York, New York, that streamlines the operation of office environments. Founded in 2013, the company provides a comprehensive range of services, including on-demand cleaning, maintenance, IT support, and security. Its technology platform serves as an all-in-one solution for businesses, connecting them to essential services such as supply replenishment, task management, and project management, which encompasses pre-lease planning, vendor management, office design, and renovations. By facilitating seamless office operations, Managed by Q aims to save time and resources for businesses while promoting economic empowerment through job creation and support for small businesses. The company operates in key markets, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and San Francisco.

OneDrop

Series A in 2015
One Drop is a diabetes management platform that helps people navigate diabetes together. It is an app for a diabetes management company. The app was created by Jeff Dachis, a co-founder of Razorfish, launched in the App Store this April as a way to help diabetics keep a running log of their personal insulin levels, the effectiveness of their medication, what they recently ate and what types of activities are affecting their blood sugar on a daily basis. It was incorporated in 2014 and is based in New York.

Yhat

Seed Round in 2015
Yhat (pronounced Y-hat) provides an end-to-end data science platform for developing, deploying, and managing real-time decision APIs. Yhat eliminates painful IT obstacles involved in cloud-based data science like server setup and config. With Yhat, data scientists can transform static insights into production-ready decision making APIs that integrate seamlessly with any customer- or employee-facing app. Yhat also created Rodeo, an open source integrated development environment (IDE) for Python. Yhat was founded in 2013 and is based in New York. The team is composed of entrepreneurs, data scientists, and engineers formerly at OnDeck, AppNexus, Guidespark, Shareablee and the Washington Post.

Ripple Labs

Series A in 2015
Ripple Labs, Inc. is a technology company that operates a global payments network leveraging blockchain technology. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Ripple develops RippleNet, an enterprise-level decentralized solution that connects banks, payment providers, digital asset exchanges, and corporations to facilitate international money transfers. Its offerings include XRP, a digital asset used for payments; xCurrent, which provides cross-border payment services for banks; xRapid, designed for payment providers and financial institutions to optimize liquidity costs; and xVia, a tool for corporates and payment providers to send payments using a standardized interface. Ripple aims to create a frictionless experience for global transactions, allowing financial institutions to transact directly with each other while minimizing foreign exchange exposure and counterparty risks. The company also maintains additional offices in major cities around the world, including New York, London, and Sydney.

Hightower

Series B in 2015
Hightower is a commercial leasing management platform founded in 2013 and based in New York, United States. The company provides a mobile technology solution that facilitates collaboration between landlords and brokers in the real estate sector. Its platform enables users to manage their end-to-end leasing workflow, track documents and information, and access analytics, all from their smartphones. By improving productivity and reducing risk, Hightower aims to enhance returns for commercial brokers and property owners.

Trusted Insight

Series A in 2015
Trusted Insight is an online investment network that connects institutional investors with curated information and resources related to alternative assets. Established in 2010 by Alex Bangash, the platform boasts over 140,000 members who manage more than $18 trillion in assets, with approximately 30,000 institutional investors interacting with the network weekly. Trusted Insight offers a range of services, including news updates, job listings, rankings, and both online and offline events, creating a forum for investment professionals to share insights and stay informed about trends in private equity, hedge funds, real estate, and private companies. With offices in New York City and San Francisco, Trusted Insight has become a rapidly growing and trusted source for alternative investment information.

Paxos

Series A in 2015
Paxos, established in 2012 and based in New York, is a regulated financial institution that specializes in blockchain-based solutions for global financial institutions. It operates a blockchain infrastructure platform designed to facilitate the movement, trading, and management of assets between physical and digital forms. Paxos offers services such as custodial services, digital transformation, and fund mobility, enabling enterprises to tokenize, trade, and settle assets efficiently while reducing counterparty risk. The company's strategic approach involves obtaining regulatory designations to access existing financial infrastructure, allowing it to bridge traditional finance with the digital future.

Culinary Agents

Series A in 2015
Culinary Agents Inc. operates a professional networking and job matching platform tailored for the food, beverage, and hospitality industries. Founded in 2012 and based in New York, the company aims to empower both aspiring and established professionals by providing easy access to career-related information and job opportunities. The platform facilitates job marketing, recruitment, and employer branding solutions, helping businesses attract top talent. Culinary Agents fosters a community that spans the United States, encompassing a diverse range of roles within restaurants, hotels, resorts, catering, and other hospitality sectors. The company emphasizes a hospitality-driven approach, focusing on innovation, relationship-building, and integrity in all its endeavors.

Moda Operandi

Series E in 2015
Moda Operandi, Inc. is an online retailer based in New York that specializes in fashion products, including clothing, shoes, bags, jewelry, home goods, bridal items, and accessories for men, women, and children. Founded in 2010, the company connects consumers directly with both established and emerging designers through its innovative platform, which includes online designer trunk shows that allow customers to preorder products. This approach not only facilitates the discovery of diverse fashion offerings but also supports designers in expanding their businesses through a robust global network. Moda Operandi ships products domestically and internationally, providing a curated selection that enables customers to access trending and luxury brands.

Giphy

Series B in 2015
Giphy, Inc. is an online platform that specializes in the search, sharing, and discovery of animated graphics interchange formats (GIFs). Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York City, the company offers a comprehensive database of GIFs across various categories including emotions, food, animals, and pop culture. It enables users to easily browse and share these animated graphics through social media channels. Giphy also supports creative input by allowing users to upload their own GIFs and collaborates with brands to produce original content. The platform aims to evolve beyond its search engine roots into a vibrant community for GIF artists and enthusiasts, focusing on fostering creativity and engagement within the digital visual communication space. As of mid-2020, Giphy operates as a subsidiary of Instagram, which enhances its integration within social media ecosystems.

Jibo

Series A in 2015
Jibo, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in the development and sale of social robots designed to enhance human-robot interaction. The flagship product, Jibo, is the first social robot intended for home use, equipped with advanced Natural Language Understanding, speech, and facial recognition capabilities. Jibo interacts with users by learning their preferences, assisting with everyday tasks, and providing reminders for important events. It aims to foster relationships with users, including adults, seniors, children, and teens. Since its public launch in 2017, Jibo has been marketed across various regions, including North America, Europe, and parts of Asia and Latin America. The company, incorporated in 2010, focuses on creating electronic companions that simplify daily life and provide emotional engagement.

Culinary Agents

Seed Round in 2015
Culinary Agents Inc. operates a professional networking and job matching platform tailored for the food, beverage, and hospitality industries. Founded in 2012 and based in New York, the company aims to empower both aspiring and established professionals by providing easy access to career-related information and job opportunities. The platform facilitates job marketing, recruitment, and employer branding solutions, helping businesses attract top talent. Culinary Agents fosters a community that spans the United States, encompassing a diverse range of roles within restaurants, hotels, resorts, catering, and other hospitality sectors. The company emphasizes a hospitality-driven approach, focusing on innovation, relationship-building, and integrity in all its endeavors.

Accion Systems

Seed Round in 2015
Accion Systems Inc. is a Boston-based company that designs and manufactures advanced satellite propulsion systems utilizing its proprietary ion beam technology. Founded in 2014, the company specializes in in-space propulsion solutions that cater to the needs of the space industry. Accion's product lineup includes the MIN-0 and MAX-1 electric propulsion systems for small satellites, as well as the Tiled Ionic Liquid Electrospray (TILE) technology, which provides efficient and scalable propulsion capabilities. The TILE system is versatile, enabling various satellite maneuvers such as attitude control, collision avoidance, orbit adjustments, and deorbiting. Accion's innovations serve a broad range of spacecraft, from small CubeSats to larger satellite platforms, advancing the capabilities and efficiency of modern space missions.

TheSquareFoot

Seed Round in 2014
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.

theSkimm

Series A in 2014
TheSkimm, Inc. is a digital media company founded in 2012 and based in New York, specializing in delivering concise and relevant information to educated professionals, particularly women. Its flagship product is a daily newsletter that breaks down news, trends, and policies impacting women's lives, allowing them to make informed decisions. TheSkimm aims to empower its audience by providing reliable, non-partisan content that integrates easily into daily routines. In addition to the Daily Skimm, the company's offerings include various newsletters such as Skimm Money, a podcast, and a mobile app. TheSkimm also operates Skimm Studios, which produces video and audio content, and SKM Lab, an in-house creative agency for brand engagement. Committed to social impact, theSkimm supports initiatives like Skimm Your Ballot to encourage voter participation and the #ShowUsYourLeave movement to promote transparency in paid family leave. Co-founded by Carly Zakin and Danielle Weisberg, theSkimm has developed a loyal audience and continues to innovate within the media landscape.

Noom

Series B in 2014
Noom, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in mobile health coaching through a psychology-based digital health platform. Founded in 2008, Noom develops a mobile application that combines evidence-based curricula, personalized coaching, and data-driven insights to help users achieve their health and wellness goals, including weight management and chronic disease prevention. The platform offers scalable tools for exercise and nutrition coaching, utilizing artificial intelligence to facilitate behavioral change. Recognized for its innovative approach, Noom has received multiple grants from the National Institutes of Health and was the first mobile application certified by the Centers for Disease Control as a diabetes prevention program. The company also caters to business enterprises, supporting organizations in promoting employee health. With additional offices in Seoul and Tokyo, Noom continues to expand its global reach and impact on personal health management.

Managed by Q

Seed Round in 2014
Managed by Q Inc. is a workplace management platform headquartered in New York, New York, that streamlines the operation of office environments. Founded in 2013, the company provides a comprehensive range of services, including on-demand cleaning, maintenance, IT support, and security. Its technology platform serves as an all-in-one solution for businesses, connecting them to essential services such as supply replenishment, task management, and project management, which encompasses pre-lease planning, vendor management, office design, and renovations. By facilitating seamless office operations, Managed by Q aims to save time and resources for businesses while promoting economic empowerment through job creation and support for small businesses. The company operates in key markets, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and San Francisco.

WayUp

Seed Round in 2014
WayUp is an online job marketplace that connects students and recent graduates with various job and internship opportunities. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, the platform allows businesses to post job listings targeted specifically at students from colleges across the United States. Users can create personalized profiles to receive tailored job recommendations and access career advice from industry experts. This service not only helps students find part-time, summer, and full-time job opportunities but also enables employers to effectively reach and recruit the millennial workforce. Through its curated approach, WayUp simplifies the job search process for students while enhancing recruitment efforts for businesses.

The Dodo

Series A in 2014
The Dodo is a digital media company based in New York that focuses on animals, offering a blend of news, entertainment, and advocacy. It aims to create an online community for animal lovers by providing engaging stories and videos related to animal welfare and activism. Through its content, The Dodo encourages connections between people and animals, promoting care and awareness of various animal-related issues.

Admittedly

Seed Round in 2014
Admittedly is an online college advisory platform offering free tools for high school students, parents, and guidance counselors. The platform provides interactive profiles of various U.S. schools and allows users to connect with current students and alumni for advice. With tools like the College Visit Planner and the Admittedly App, available on Apple and Android devices, students can plan college visits, discover schools of interest, and explore their own personalities to find the right fit. Headquartered in New York, Admittedly aims to help students make informed decisions about their higher education journey.

Hightower

Series A in 2014
Hightower is a commercial leasing management platform founded in 2013 and based in New York, United States. The company provides a mobile technology solution that facilitates collaboration between landlords and brokers in the real estate sector. Its platform enables users to manage their end-to-end leasing workflow, track documents and information, and access analytics, all from their smartphones. By improving productivity and reducing risk, Hightower aims to enhance returns for commercial brokers and property owners.

VTS

Series A in 2014
VTS is a New York-based real estate CRM software company that specializes in leasing and asset management for commercial real estate professionals. Founded in 2012, VTS provides a centralized platform that enables landlords and brokers to track leases, assets, and tenants efficiently. The platform is designed to streamline workflows and enhance decision-making by offering critical insights through custom alerts and reporting capabilities. By empowering users with an intuitive toolset, VTS aims to optimize performance and revenue, facilitating better attraction, conversion, and retention of valuable assets and tenants. The firm supports a substantial user base managing over 7 billion square feet of real estate and counts several prominent commercial real estate leaders among its clients.
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