1up is a New York City-based developer of a sales knowledge automation platform that helps sales and IT teams answer questions about product security and compliance, RFPs, and security questionnaires more quickly. The platform employs a Slack chatbot to generate immediate, contextually relevant responses, enabling sales representatives to obtain complete answers on the first try while maintaining data control and visibility. Trusted by enterprise customers worldwide, the solution supports faster, consistent information delivery across departments and industries.
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. is an online marketplace that connects clinicians with freelance and permanent clinical job opportunities in the United States. Founded in 2015 and based in New York, the company provides a platform where doctors and nurses can search for employment based on various criteria such as location, pay rate, and medical specialty. Nomad Health aims to streamline the healthcare staffing process by replacing traditional methods with a modern, efficient technology platform. The service not only simplifies job searches but also manages digital resumes and credentials, facilitating communication between clinicians and healthcare facilities. This innovative approach addresses the complexities of healthcare staffing, enhancing the experience for both job seekers and providers.
1up
Pre Seed Round in 2023
1up is a New York City-based developer of a sales knowledge automation platform that helps sales and IT teams answer questions about product security and compliance, RFPs, and security questionnaires more quickly. The platform employs a Slack chatbot to generate immediate, contextually relevant responses, enabling sales representatives to obtain complete answers on the first try while maintaining data control and visibility. Trusted by enterprise customers worldwide, the solution supports faster, consistent information delivery across departments and industries.
Nomad Health
Venture Round in 2022
Nomad Health, Inc. is an online marketplace that connects clinicians with freelance and permanent clinical job opportunities in the United States. Founded in 2015 and based in New York, the company provides a platform where doctors and nurses can search for employment based on various criteria such as location, pay rate, and medical specialty. Nomad Health aims to streamline the healthcare staffing process by replacing traditional methods with a modern, efficient technology platform. The service not only simplifies job searches but also manages digital resumes and credentials, facilitating communication between clinicians and healthcare facilities. This innovative approach addresses the complexities of healthcare staffing, enhancing the experience for both job seekers and providers.
Ursa Space Systems
Series C in 2022
Ursa Space Systems Inc. is a geospatial services company that specializes in providing aerial and space-based data products to enhance geographic mapping and location-based information services. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Ithaca, New York, the company delivers imagery and information products that support market and weather forecasting, agricultural yield optimization, disaster response, and military intelligence. Ursa's offerings include the Ursa Global Oil Storage Monitoring solution, which tracks global oil storage for clients such as hedge funds, commodities traders, banks, and oil companies. The company serves various sectors, including precision agriculture, business intelligence, humanitarian relief, and civil protection, as well as mapping and traffic applications. By utilizing data from radar satellites, Ursa Space Systems aims to bring transparency to global markets, enabling traders and analysts in the finance and energy industries to make more informed decisions.
Nomad Health
Series D in 2021
Nomad Health, Inc. is an online marketplace that connects clinicians with freelance and permanent clinical job opportunities in the United States. Founded in 2015 and based in New York, the company provides a platform where doctors and nurses can search for employment based on various criteria such as location, pay rate, and medical specialty. Nomad Health aims to streamline the healthcare staffing process by replacing traditional methods with a modern, efficient technology platform. The service not only simplifies job searches but also manages digital resumes and credentials, facilitating communication between clinicians and healthcare facilities. This innovative approach addresses the complexities of healthcare staffing, enhancing the experience for both job seekers and providers.
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.
Founded in 2017, Fi specializes in manufacturing GPS-enabled smart dog collars and accessories. These products are designed to track a dog's location, monitor activity levels, and set fitness goals for pet owners.
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, 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.
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 based in Riva, Maryland, with additional locations in Washington, D.C., New York City, and Abu Dhabi. Founded in 2015, Securrency specializes in developing a platform that facilitates the tokenized issuance and trading of securities. Its technology integrates traditional financial services with advancements in distributed ledger technologies, enabling seamless interaction between on-chain and off-chain systems. By providing tools for multi-jurisdictional identity and compliance, Securrency enhances market efficiency and security, making financial services more transparent and accessible. The company's platform supports a range of distributed ledgers, allowing various financial market participants, such as issuers and broker-dealers, to conduct transactions in a compliant manner while connecting investors with asset owners and startups seeking capital.
Ursa Space Systems
Series B in 2019
Ursa Space Systems Inc. is a geospatial services company that specializes in providing aerial and space-based data products to enhance geographic mapping and location-based information services. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Ithaca, New York, the company delivers imagery and information products that support market and weather forecasting, agricultural yield optimization, disaster response, and military intelligence. Ursa's offerings include the Ursa Global Oil Storage Monitoring solution, which tracks global oil storage for clients such as hedge funds, commodities traders, banks, and oil companies. The company serves various sectors, including precision agriculture, business intelligence, humanitarian relief, and civil protection, as well as mapping and traffic applications. By utilizing data from radar satellites, Ursa Space Systems aims to bring transparency to global markets, enabling traders and analysts in the finance and energy industries to make more informed decisions.
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.
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. is an online marketplace that connects clinicians with freelance and permanent clinical job opportunities in the United States. Founded in 2015 and based in New York, the company provides a platform where doctors and nurses can search for employment based on various criteria such as location, pay rate, and medical specialty. Nomad Health aims to streamline the healthcare staffing process by replacing traditional methods with a modern, efficient technology platform. The service not only simplifies job searches but also manages digital resumes and credentials, facilitating communication between clinicians and healthcare facilities. This innovative approach addresses the complexities of healthcare staffing, enhancing the experience for both job seekers and providers.
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.
Founded in 2017, Fi specializes in manufacturing GPS-enabled smart dog collars and accessories. These products are designed to track a dog's location, monitor activity levels, and set fitness goals for pet owners.
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 company established in 2018 that operates a video beauty community platform. This platform enables users to share authentic reviews of skincare, makeup, scents, and hair products. By fostering a space where real individuals can exchange their experiences and opinions, Supergreat allows users to discover new beauty products, ask questions, and engage with brands they appreciate. The community-driven approach not only enhances consumer awareness and informed decision-making but also offers rewards to participants for their contributions.
Bread
Venture Round in 2018
Bread is a New York-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in providing pay-over-time financing solutions for retailers. The company has developed an online financing platform aimed at enhancing merchant sales by offering consumers clear and transparent credit options. By integrating its financing tools into the e-commerce journey, Bread enables merchants to offer flexible payment plans, which increases conversion rates and average order values. The company's focus on consumer-friendly credit aims to improve access, transparency, and ease of use, ultimately making financing more accessible for a broader range of consumers.
PebblePost
Series C in 2018
Founded in 2014, PebblePost operates a digital-to-direct mail marketing platform. It converts online interest into offline purchases by sending targeted direct mail, driving conversions and measurable business outcomes.
Latch is a technology company that provides an integrated smart building platform for multifamily properties. It deploys hardware and software to digitize building and unit access and in-unit device control, delivered via a cloud-based software-as-a-service platform known as the Latch Platform. The company offers products including cameras, locks, interconnects, and smart sensors that connect with the platform to manage access and building operations for owners, residents, guests, couriers, and service providers.
Care/of is a New York-based healthcare technology company specializing in personalized vitamin packs. It offers customized vitamin suggestions based on individual health goals and lifestyle, delivered monthly.
Ursa Space Systems
Venture Round in 2018
Ursa Space Systems Inc. is a geospatial services company that specializes in providing aerial and space-based data products to enhance geographic mapping and location-based information services. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Ithaca, New York, the company delivers imagery and information products that support market and weather forecasting, agricultural yield optimization, disaster response, and military intelligence. Ursa's offerings include the Ursa Global Oil Storage Monitoring solution, which tracks global oil storage for clients such as hedge funds, commodities traders, banks, and oil companies. The company serves various sectors, including precision agriculture, business intelligence, humanitarian relief, and civil protection, as well as mapping and traffic applications. By utilizing data from radar satellites, Ursa Space Systems aims to bring transparency to global markets, enabling traders and analysts in the finance and energy industries to make more informed decisions.
Breather Products
Series C in 2018
Breather Products Inc. is a company that specializes in providing on-demand private workspaces designed for productivity. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Breather has established a network of flexible office spaces available for reservation via its web and mobile applications. The company's offerings allow clients to rent spaces by the hour, day, or month, catering to various business needs. With locations in major cities, including New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, Washington, Toronto, Montreal, and London, each workspace is equipped with essential technology to facilitate immediate productivity. Breather aims to create comfortable and private environments that enhance operational efficiency for businesses and corporate clients.
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.
Founded in 2012, TheSkimm is a digital media company based in New York. It provides concise, non-partisan news and information tailored for educated professionals, empowering them to make confident decisions daily.
Nomad Health
Series B in 2018
Nomad Health, Inc. is an online marketplace that connects clinicians with freelance and permanent clinical job opportunities in the United States. Founded in 2015 and based in New York, the company provides a platform where doctors and nurses can search for employment based on various criteria such as location, pay rate, and medical specialty. Nomad Health aims to streamline the healthcare staffing process by replacing traditional methods with a modern, efficient technology platform. The service not only simplifies job searches but also manages digital resumes and credentials, facilitating communication between clinicians and healthcare facilities. This innovative approach addresses the complexities of healthcare staffing, enhancing the experience for both job seekers and providers.
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, 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.
Founded in 2017, Fi specializes in manufacturing GPS-enabled smart dog collars and accessories. These products are designed to track a dog's location, monitor activity levels, and set fitness goals for pet owners.
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 specializes in providing aerial and space-based data products to enhance geographic mapping and location-based information services. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Ithaca, New York, the company delivers imagery and information products that support market and weather forecasting, agricultural yield optimization, disaster response, and military intelligence. Ursa's offerings include the Ursa Global Oil Storage Monitoring solution, which tracks global oil storage for clients such as hedge funds, commodities traders, banks, and oil companies. The company serves various sectors, including precision agriculture, business intelligence, humanitarian relief, and civil protection, as well as mapping and traffic applications. By utilizing data from radar satellites, Ursa Space Systems aims to bring transparency to global markets, enabling traders and analysts in the finance and energy industries to make more informed decisions.
Citizen is a mobile application that sends safety alerts and real-time incident updates to its users. It operates across major US markets, providing millions of people with information sourced from 911 data, live stories, and user-generated content. The app aims to enhance personal and community safety.
Care/of
Seed Round in 2017
Care/of is a New York-based healthcare technology company specializing in personalized vitamin packs. It offers customized vitamin suggestions based on individual health goals and lifestyle, delivered monthly.
Bread is a New York-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in providing pay-over-time financing solutions for retailers. The company has developed an online financing platform aimed at enhancing merchant sales by offering consumers clear and transparent credit options. By integrating its financing tools into the e-commerce journey, Bread enables merchants to offer flexible payment plans, which increases conversion rates and average order values. The company's focus on consumer-friendly credit aims to improve access, transparency, and ease of use, ultimately making financing more accessible for a broader range of consumers.
PebblePost
Debt Financing in 2017
Founded in 2014, PebblePost operates a digital-to-direct mail marketing platform. It converts online interest into offline purchases by sending targeted direct mail, driving conversions and measurable business outcomes.
Latch is a technology company that provides an integrated smart building platform for multifamily properties. It deploys hardware and software to digitize building and unit access and in-unit device control, delivered via a cloud-based software-as-a-service platform known as the Latch Platform. The company offers products including cameras, locks, interconnects, and smart sensors that connect with the platform to manage access and building operations for owners, residents, guests, couriers, and service providers.
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.
Prove specializes in smartphone-based identity verification, offering phone-centric solutions that enable businesses to securely acquire new consumers and engage with existing ones. Its solutions reduce friction, enhance security, and protect consumer privacy.
Tinybop
Venture Round in 2017
Tinybop, Inc. is an educational app developer based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 2012. The company specializes in creating interactive applications aimed at children aged four and older, focusing on foundational science literacy, creative thinking, problem-solving, and storytelling skills. Its notable products include the Library application, which allows kids to explore the invisible wonders of the world, and the Digital Toys application, an open-ended construction kit that encourages imaginative building and play. Tinybop's apps are designed for iOS devices, providing engaging experiences that promote exploration and experimentation, thereby making screen time both enjoyable and educational for children. The company is recognized for its commitment to fostering creativity and learning through immersive play.
Breather Products
Series C in 2016
Breather Products Inc. is a company that specializes in providing on-demand private workspaces designed for productivity. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Breather has established a network of flexible office spaces available for reservation via its web and mobile applications. The company's offerings allow clients to rent spaces by the hour, day, or month, catering to various business needs. With locations in major cities, including New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, Washington, Toronto, Montreal, and London, each workspace is equipped with essential technology to facilitate immediate productivity. Breather aims to create comfortable and private environments that enhance operational efficiency for businesses and corporate clients.
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 that sends safety alerts and real-time incident updates to its users. It operates across major US markets, providing millions of people with information sourced from 911 data, live stories, and user-generated content. The app aims to enhance personal and community safety.
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, 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.
Yieldbot Inc. is a data intelligence company based in New York, founded in 2009, that focuses on enhancing the value of digital media for consumers, brands, and publishers. The company specializes in leveraging publisher site data, including visitor referrer and click stream data, to offer actionable insights through its Intent Graph service, which maps visitor intent in an analytical format. This allows clients to better understand and monetize their audiences. Additionally, Yieldbot provides Pubfood.js, an open-source header bidding framework that simplifies the integration of demand partners into publisher ad stacks. By combining advanced technology with data-driven strategies, Yieldbot aims to revolutionize media value creation and facilitate more relevant and effective digital advertising experiences.
Nomad Health
Series A in 2016
Nomad Health, Inc. is an online marketplace that connects clinicians with freelance and permanent clinical job opportunities in the United States. Founded in 2015 and based in New York, the company provides a platform where doctors and nurses can search for employment based on various criteria such as location, pay rate, and medical specialty. Nomad Health aims to streamline the healthcare staffing process by replacing traditional methods with a modern, efficient technology platform. The service not only simplifies job searches but also manages digital resumes and credentials, facilitating communication between clinicians and healthcare facilities. This innovative approach addresses the complexities of healthcare staffing, enhancing the experience for both job seekers and providers.
Founded in 2012, TheSkimm is a digital media company based in New York. It provides concise, non-partisan news and information tailored for educated professionals, empowering them to make confident decisions daily.
Mediachain
Seed Round in 2016
Mediachain is an open media library that utilizes blockchain technology to seamlessly connect media with its creators and relevant information. Founded in 2016 and based in Brooklyn, New York, the company operates as a protocol for registering, identifying, and tracking creative works online. It employs content identification technology to automatically link media to its origin and context, facilitating collaboration among creators, media organizations, and developers on metadata within a universal media library. Mediachain's decentralized architecture allows participants to maintain control over their data while expanding their reach. In April 2017, Mediachain became a subsidiary of Spotify USA Inc.
Poncho Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in providing personalized weather forecasts through its application, emails, and text messages across the continental United States. Founded in 2014, Poncho has developed a popular chatbot on Facebook Messenger and ranks among the leading weather apps in the App Store. The company not only delivers weather updates but also offers travel reports, enhancing the user experience with engaging content. As of May 2018, Poncho operates as a subsidiary of Dirty Lemon Beverages, LLC, leveraging advanced bot technologies to reach its audience on 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, 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.
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.
Bread is a New York-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in providing pay-over-time financing solutions for retailers. The company has developed an online financing platform aimed at enhancing merchant sales by offering consumers clear and transparent credit options. By integrating its financing tools into the e-commerce journey, Bread enables merchants to offer flexible payment plans, which increases conversion rates and average order values. The company's focus on consumer-friendly credit aims to improve access, transparency, and ease of use, ultimately making financing more accessible for a broader range of consumers.
Breather Products
Series B in 2015
Breather Products Inc. is a company that specializes in providing on-demand private workspaces designed for productivity. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Breather has established a network of flexible office spaces available for reservation via its web and mobile applications. The company's offerings allow clients to rent spaces by the hour, day, or month, catering to various business needs. With locations in major cities, including New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, Washington, Toronto, Montreal, and London, each workspace is equipped with essential technology to facilitate immediate productivity. Breather aims to create comfortable and private environments that enhance operational efficiency for businesses and corporate clients.
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.
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 (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.
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.
Ripple Labs
Series A in 2015
Ripple Labs operates a global payments network using blockchain technology. It offers RippleNet, connecting banks, payment providers, digital asset exchanges, and corporates for cross-border payments. Key solutions include XRP (a digital asset for payments), xCurrent (for banks), xRapid (for payment providers), and xVia (for corporates). The company is headquartered in San Francisco with additional offices globally.
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, 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. is a professional networking and job matching platform dedicated to the food, beverage, and hospitality industries. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, the company aims to assist both aspiring and established professionals in navigating their careers by providing access to job opportunities and career-related information. Culinary Agents offers a range of services, including job marketing, recruiting, and employer branding solutions, facilitating the hiring process for businesses of all sizes. With a strong commitment to a hospitality-driven approach, the platform fosters meaningful relationships and innovation within its growing community across the United States, encompassing various sectors such as restaurants, hotels, catering, and foodservice.
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, 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.
Culinary Agents
Seed Round in 2015
Culinary Agents Inc. is a professional networking and job matching platform dedicated to the food, beverage, and hospitality industries. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, the company aims to assist both aspiring and established professionals in navigating their careers by providing access to job opportunities and career-related information. Culinary Agents offers a range of services, including job marketing, recruiting, and employer branding solutions, facilitating the hiring process for businesses of all sizes. With a strong commitment to a hospitality-driven approach, the platform fosters meaningful relationships and innovation within its growing community across the United States, encompassing various sectors such as restaurants, hotels, catering, and foodservice.
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.
Founded in 2012, TheSkimm is a digital media company based in New York. It provides concise, non-partisan news and information tailored for educated professionals, empowering them to make confident decisions daily.
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 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 is a digital media company based in New York that focuses on animals, providing a blend of news, entertainment, and advocacy. It aims to be the leading online community for animal lovers, offering engaging stories and videos that highlight animal-related issues and promote animal activism. The Dodo also facilitates connections between its audience and animal welfare initiatives, encouraging care and awareness for various species. Through its content, the company seeks to inspire and inform individuals about the importance of animal welfare and the natural world.
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.
VTS is a real estate CRM and leasing platform that brings together landlords, brokers, and tenants to enable commercial property deals. The company centralizes critical data and workflows to help landlords and brokers attract, convert, and retain assets and tenants, supporting leasing and asset management across portfolios. Founded in 2012 and based in New York, VTS manages more than seven billion square feet on its platform and counts global CRE leaders such as Boston Properties, Beacon Capital Partners, Equity Office, LaSalle Investment Management, Hines, JLL, and CBRE among its clients. The platform delivers modern tools and data-driven insights to improve decision-making, optimize performance, and increase revenue across office, retail, and industrial assets.
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.
Breather Products
Series A in 2014
Breather Products Inc. is a company that specializes in providing on-demand private workspaces designed for productivity. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Breather has established a network of flexible office spaces available for reservation via its web and mobile applications. The company's offerings allow clients to rent spaces by the hour, day, or month, catering to various business needs. With locations in major cities, including New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, Washington, Toronto, Montreal, and London, each workspace is equipped with essential technology to facilitate immediate productivity. Breather aims to create comfortable and private environments that enhance operational efficiency for businesses and corporate clients.
Dextro is a computer vision company founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York City. The company specializes in developing machine learning systems that enhance the discoverability, searchability, and curatability of video content. Dextro's platform is designed to analyze and extract insights from unstructured video data, enabling users to identify and summarize the contents of videos, livestream feeds, and internet-connected camera footage. By employing advanced algorithms that "watch" the videos, Dextro assists various sectors, including marketing, curation, and law enforcement, in effectively managing and utilizing their video assets. Through its innovative approach, Dextro aims to empower clients to derive meaningful insights and applications from their video collections.
Yieldbot Inc. is a data intelligence company based in New York, founded in 2009, that focuses on enhancing the value of digital media for consumers, brands, and publishers. The company specializes in leveraging publisher site data, including visitor referrer and click stream data, to offer actionable insights through its Intent Graph service, which maps visitor intent in an analytical format. This allows clients to better understand and monetize their audiences. Additionally, Yieldbot provides Pubfood.js, an open-source header bidding framework that simplifies the integration of demand partners into publisher ad stacks. By combining advanced technology with data-driven strategies, Yieldbot aims to revolutionize media value creation and facilitate more relevant and effective digital advertising experiences.
Tinybop, Inc. is an educational app developer based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 2012. The company specializes in creating interactive applications aimed at children aged four and older, focusing on foundational science literacy, creative thinking, problem-solving, and storytelling skills. Its notable products include the Library application, which allows kids to explore the invisible wonders of the world, and the Digital Toys application, an open-ended construction kit that encourages imaginative building and play. Tinybop's apps are designed for iOS devices, providing engaging experiences that promote exploration and experimentation, thereby making screen time both enjoyable and educational for children. The company is recognized for its commitment to fostering creativity and learning through immersive play.
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.
Thinkful
Seed Round in 2014
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.
Sols, Inc., established in 2013 and headquartered in New York, specializes in customized orthotic solutions for foot support. The company offers two primary products: SOLSRx, medical-grade 3D printed orthotics, and ExoSOLS, direct-to-consumer custom insoles. Sols' innovative approach combines software, mobile applications, and advanced technologies like computer vision and machine learning to create tailored footwear solutions that address alignment issues, promote proper gait, and relieve plantar fascia pressure. The company serves customers in the United States and is a subsidiary of Aetrex Worldwide, Inc.
TheSkimm
Seed Round in 2014
Founded in 2012, TheSkimm is a digital media company based in New York. It provides concise, non-partisan news and information tailored for educated professionals, empowering them to make confident decisions daily.
Founded in 2006, OnDeck is a technology-driven financial platform specializing in loan financing for small and medium-sized businesses. It uses proprietary software to assess business performance, enabling responsible expansion of credit access beyond traditional personal credit score evaluations.
Datadog, Inc. is a cloud-native company headquartered in New York that provides a comprehensive monitoring and analytics platform for developers, IT operations teams, and business users globally. Founded in 2010, Datadog's software-as-a-service platform integrates infrastructure monitoring, application performance monitoring, log management, user experience monitoring, and network performance monitoring. By consolidating data from servers, containers, databases, and third-party services, Datadog enables organizations to achieve real-time observability of their technology stacks. Its robust features include advanced analytics, collaborative tools, and alerting capabilities, which help teams proactively manage performance issues, minimize downtime, and enhance user experiences.
The Dodo
Seed Round in 2014
The Dodo is a digital media company based in New York that focuses on animals, providing a blend of news, entertainment, and advocacy. It aims to be the leading online community for animal lovers, offering engaging stories and videos that highlight animal-related issues and promote animal activism. The Dodo also facilitates connections between its audience and animal welfare initiatives, encouraging care and awareness for various species. Through its content, the company seeks to inspire and inform individuals about the importance of animal welfare and the natural world.
Culinary Agents
Convertible Note in 2014
Culinary Agents Inc. is a professional networking and job matching platform dedicated to the food, beverage, and hospitality industries. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, the company aims to assist both aspiring and established professionals in navigating their careers by providing access to job opportunities and career-related information. Culinary Agents offers a range of services, including job marketing, recruiting, and employer branding solutions, facilitating the hiring process for businesses of all sizes. With a strong commitment to a hospitality-driven approach, the platform fosters meaningful relationships and innovation within its growing community across the United States, encompassing various sectors such as restaurants, hotels, catering, and foodservice.
VTS is a real estate CRM and leasing platform that brings together landlords, brokers, and tenants to enable commercial property deals. The company centralizes critical data and workflows to help landlords and brokers attract, convert, and retain assets and tenants, supporting leasing and asset management across portfolios. Founded in 2012 and based in New York, VTS manages more than seven billion square feet on its platform and counts global CRE leaders such as Boston Properties, Beacon Capital Partners, Equity Office, LaSalle Investment Management, Hines, JLL, and CBRE among its clients. The platform delivers modern tools and data-driven insights to improve decision-making, optimize performance, and increase revenue across office, retail, and industrial assets.
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.
Hightower
Seed Round in 2013
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.
Sols, Inc., established in 2013 and headquartered in New York, specializes in customized orthotic solutions for foot support. The company offers two primary products: SOLSRx, medical-grade 3D printed orthotics, and ExoSOLS, direct-to-consumer custom insoles. Sols' innovative approach combines software, mobile applications, and advanced technologies like computer vision and machine learning to create tailored footwear solutions that address alignment issues, promote proper gait, and relieve plantar fascia pressure. The company serves customers in the United States and is a subsidiary of Aetrex Worldwide, Inc.
Floored Inc. is a software company based in New York that specializes in 3D modeling software for the real estate sector. Founded in 2012 and previously known as Lofty, the company develops a platform that transforms complex 3D data into interactive virtual environments, allowing users to manipulate models by adding or removing elements such as furniture and walls. Floored's software is utilized by commercial and residential real estate clients for development, marketing, and analysis purposes. The company also serves the architecture, interior design, and furniture industries, positioning itself as a leader in 3D data capture and visualization technology. Since January 2017, Floored has operated as a subsidiary of CBRE Group, Inc.
Sailthru, Inc. is a marketing technology platform that focuses on consumer interest-based strategies for middle market and enterprise companies. Established in 2008 and headquartered in New York, the company specializes in helping modern marketers acquire, grow, and retain customers. With a portfolio managing over 1.6 billion global consumer profiles, Sailthru offers a comprehensive suite of capabilities, including high-performance email marketing, onsite personalization, and mobile marketing automation. These tools are designed to enhance revenue, improve customer lifetime value, and reduce churn. Sailthru serves a diverse range of clients, including leading publishers and rapidly growing e-commerce brands, providing them with innovative solutions to achieve their marketing goals. The company operates as a subsidiary of Campaign Monitor Pty Limited.