Infinite Reality
Funding Round in 2024
Infinite Reality is a company that develops immersive experiences for audiences, brands, and creators. It offers powered virtual experiences that let brands and creators control content distribution, audience engagement, monetization, and community communication. With deep Hollywood production expertise, Infinite Reality builds metaverse experiences and oversees custom platform builds through its Technology, Entertainment, and Content Creation teams. Its Los Angeles studio supports the production of original content and live events. The agency unit cultivates client audiences, while its digitally native brands, including esports franchises Rogue and London Royal Ravens and TalentX Entertainment, promote awareness and adoption of Web3 opportunities.
Breakaway Music Festival
Series A in 2023
Breakaway Music Festival is a performing arts company of pop, dance, and hip-hop music festival series.
Breakaway Music Festival hosts college students and young professionals annually, touring college campuses across the US, and activating a small army of college student ambassadors.
Founded by Adam Lynn in 2016 and is located in Columbus, Ohio.
Assembly OSM
Series A in 2022
Assembly OSM designs and constructs high-rise buildings using innovative building systems. Founded in 2020, the company delivers architecturally distinctive structures that are efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective. Assembly OSM's approach significantly reduces construction time and improves cost certainty compared to conventional methods.
Atomo Coffee
Series A in 2022
Atomo Coffee Inc, founded in 2019 and based in Seattle, Washington, specializes in the development of molecular coffee. The company has innovatively reverse-engineered the coffee bean to produce a smooth cup of coffee using naturally derived ingredients. This approach aims to offer a more sustainable alternative to traditional coffee production methods, addressing environmental concerns associated with coffee cultivation. By focusing on sustainability and quality, Atomo Coffee is positioned to disrupt the conventional coffee market with its unique product offerings.
Flowcarbon
Series A in 2022
Flowcarbon is a New York-based company founded in 2021 that specializes in carbon token technology aimed at accelerating decarbonization through nature-based climate initiatives. The company develops a system where premium, nature-based carbon credits are token-backed on a one-to-one basis. Flowcarbon focuses on renewable energy projects that not only optimize environmental benefits but also prioritize climate mitigation, support local and indigenous communities, and protect biodiversity. By offering world-class project finance, technology, project development, and credit portfolio services, Flowcarbon enables businesses to effectively manage their carbon offsets and promote sustainable practices while contributing to positive environmental and social impacts.
Digital Insight Games
Series A in 2022
Digital Insight Games is a gaming studio established in 2019 that focuses on developing AAA role-playing games (RPGs) utilizing blockchain technology. The company aims to create an immersive metaverse experience through its innovative approach to gaming, which includes a games-as-a-service roadmap, free-to-play models, and live service elements. By incorporating online marketplaces and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), Digital Insight Games promotes ownership, transparency, accessibility, scalability, and security for its users. The studio's commitment to integrating blockchain into gaming positions it at the forefront of the evolving gaming industry.
Nifty League
Seed Round in 2022
Nifty League is a game studio focused on creating a decentralized environment for game development, harnessing the potential of NFTs and Web3 technology. It aims to establish a platform that enables players to engage in a gamified ecosystem where they can compete and earn rewards. Through its innovative play-and-earn model, Nifty League provides a fun and engaging experience, allowing players to earn tokens that can be utilized for in-game purchases, traded with others, or potentially cashed out. The studio promotes collaboration among independent developers, fostering a creative community dedicated to shaping the future of decentralized gaming.
Outstanding Foods
Venture Round in 2021
Founded in 2016, Outstanding Foods produces plant-based snacks under brands like PigOut Rinds and TakeOut Puffs. Headquartered in Venice, California, the company specializes in creating delicious, guilt-free snack options using pure, wholesome ingredients.
Resq is an all-in-one app designed for restaurant owners to manage repair and maintenance needs. It connects a network of service providers with restaurateurs, allowing them to track and pay for services on-demand.
Pattern Brands
Private Equity Round in 2021
Pattern operates an online marketplace focused on home products, aiming to create a family of consumer goods brands united by a common mission. The company offers a range of items, including storage boxes, kitchen tools, and serving trays, all made from sustainable materials. By curating product selections tailored to specific rooms such as bedrooms, kitchens, and bathrooms, Pattern enables customers to easily find and purchase eco-friendly products that enhance their living spaces. The brand emphasizes building personal relationships with consumers to better understand and meet their needs.
Magnolia Bakery
Acquisition in 2021
Magnolia Bakery is a bakery known for cupcakes and banana pudding, offering a range of classic desserts such as pies, cheesecakes, cookies, brownies, icebox desserts, and wedding and birthday cakes. Founded in 1996 in New York City's West Village, the brand has expanded to operate locations in major U.S. cities and internationally, including Los Angeles, Chicago, Mexico City, Seoul, Dubai, Riyadh, Abu Dhabi, Kuwait City, Doha, Sao Paulo, and Manila.
Magic Spoon
Venture Round in 2020
Founded in 2019, Magic Spoon produces and sells low-carbohydrate, gluten-free cereals designed for adults. Its products are keto-friendly, non-GMO, and free from artificial sweeteners, with flavors like fruity, cinnamon, cocoa, and frosted. Sold online, the company aims to provide healthier breakfast options.
Healthe
Venture Round in 2020
Healthe is a developer of circadian and biological lighting products aimed at helping regulate the body's circadian clock. Founded in 2018 and based in Melbourne, Florida, the company has over 20 years of experience in adapting technology from NASA and the International Space Station to create innovative lighting solutions. Healthe specializes in UV sanitization and LED circadian lighting, offering a diverse range of luminaire styles, lighting options, and control systems. These products are designed to provide clients with healthy lighting solutions for various commercial applications, enhancing indoor environments by harnessing the natural power of sunlight.
LOLA
Venture Round in 2020
LOLA is a New York-based company that specializes in feminine care products, founded in 2014. The company offers a subscription service that delivers essential items such as organic cotton tampons, eco-friendly pads, and sexual wellness products made from natural ingredients, free of toxins and dyes. By focusing on transparency and authenticity, LOLA aims to empower women with reliable resources and gynecologist-approved products, enhancing their comfort and safety during their menstrual cycles. Through its commitment to reproductive health, LOLA positions itself as a lifelong brand dedicated to addressing the unique needs of women.
Performance Drone Works
Seed Round in 2020
Performance Drone Works is a company focused on developing advanced autonomous unmanned aerial systems (UAS) tailored for the modern warfighter. Its platforms are designed to enhance mission effectiveness while minimizing risk to personnel. The company employs innovative technology in the design of its small autonomous platforms, ensuring a commonality in electronics and software across multiple sizes. Notably, its reconnaissance devices feature 3D-vision-based obstacle avoidance capabilities, allowing for safe flight operations even in GPS-denied environments. Through these advancements, Performance Drone Works aims to support military operations with cutting-edge solutions that address contemporary challenges in warfare.
Relevent Sports Group
Venture Round in 2020
Relevent Sports is dedicated to expanding the soccer landscape in the United States and globally through strategic sports promotion services. The company organizes high-profile events, including the annual International Champions Cup, and collaborates with national teams such as Brazil, Argentina, and Portugal to host exhibition matches in prominent venues. By focusing on brand development, grassroots initiatives, and corporate sponsorships, Relevent Sports aims to enhance soccer's popularity and engage fans. Its efforts also include international touring and philanthropic activities, all designed to cultivate a deeper passion for soccer and enhance the overall experience for enthusiasts and participants alike.
SKOUT Cybersecurity
Series B in 2019
SKOUT Cybersecurity specializes in providing comprehensive cybersecurity services tailored for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs). The company offers a suite of solutions, including 24/7 security monitoring, endpoint protection, and email protection, all delivered through a cloud-native platform. Their services are designed to be both effective and affordable, making advanced cybersecurity accessible to a wider audience, including those typically reserved for larger enterprises. SKOUT's offerings leverage cutting-edge tools and an AI-driven analytics platform to detect and respond to emerging threats efficiently. The company's focus is on enabling managed service providers (MSPs) to streamline their operations and prioritize critical incidents, thereby enhancing the protection of sensitive data and critical systems for their clients. Founded in 2013 and based in Melville, New York, SKOUT Cybersecurity aims to empower businesses by providing robust cybersecurity solutions backed by a team of experts from both the government and private sectors.
Bellwether Coffee
Series B in 2019
Bellwether Coffee Co. specializes in manufacturing innovative ventless electric coffee roasters that promote sustainability and accessibility for coffee businesses, ranging from large brands to small cafés. Established in 2013 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, the company offers a unique roasting system that utilizes a catalytic process to eliminate harmful emissions, thereby negating the need for traditional ventilation systems. Their award-winning roaster, which integrates intuitive software, allows customers to control the roasting process and access an online marketplace for sourcing coffee beans. This technology enables users to achieve customized flavor profiles while contributing to environmentally friendly practices in the coffee industry. Bellwether Coffee has been recognized for its contributions, receiving the Best New Product award from the Specialty Coffee Association in 2019.
The Action Network
Series B in 2019
The Action Network is a premium sports content and analytics platform that focuses on serving the sports betting audience. By developing a range of products and creating engaging content, the company aims to inform and entertain sports bettors. Through its offerings, The Action Network provides insights and analysis that help users make informed betting decisions, positioning itself as a valuable resource in the evolving landscape of sports media and wagering.
June Life Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in the manufacturing of smart ovens, having pioneered this market in 2016 with the introduction of its innovative countertop convection oven. The June Oven combines multiple cooking functionalities, serving as an air fryer, slow cooker, roaster, broiler, baker, dehydrator, toaster, reheater, and warming device, effectively replacing seven kitchen appliances and reducing clutter. The company aims to enhance the cooking experience by leveraging technology, elegant design, and exceptional performance, making cooking accessible and easy for everyone. Established in 2013, June Life Inc. continues to focus on transforming the culinary landscape through its advanced kitchen solutions.
Bluestone Lane
Venture Round in 2018
Bluestone Lane offers a refined product proposition dedicated to producing the highest quality coffee and complementary foods, delivered in an engaging way. We are focused on creating environments where customers are immersed in the experience and leave feeling like a local. Bluestone Lane is influenced from the renowned coffee culture hub of Melbourne Australia, where premium coffee is a way of life.
Bluestone Lane is committed to changing people’s perceptions of coffee. It’s about making the coffee experience relevant and less about addressing a need for caffeine. We are focused on turning locals into connoisseurs, fastidious about the quality of coffee they consume and the way it’s served.
Bluestone Lane sources the finest premium Rainforest Alliance beans, roasted at our roasting facility in Brooklyn by coffee artisans, to ensure the fullest flavour and taste.
The Bluestone Lane team consists of expert baristas, tooled with finest quality espresso equipment, who have extensive experience pulling shots in the world’s leading coffee culture hubs.
SKOUT Cybersecurity
Acquisition in 2018
SKOUT Cybersecurity specializes in providing comprehensive cybersecurity services tailored for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs). The company offers a suite of solutions, including 24/7 security monitoring, endpoint protection, and email protection, all delivered through a cloud-native platform. Their services are designed to be both effective and affordable, making advanced cybersecurity accessible to a wider audience, including those typically reserved for larger enterprises. SKOUT's offerings leverage cutting-edge tools and an AI-driven analytics platform to detect and respond to emerging threats efficiently. The company's focus is on enabling managed service providers (MSPs) to streamline their operations and prioritize critical incidents, thereby enhancing the protection of sensitive data and critical systems for their clients. Founded in 2013 and based in Melville, New York, SKOUT Cybersecurity aims to empower businesses by providing robust cybersecurity solutions backed by a team of experts from both the government and private sectors.
Founded in New York City in 2009, Milk Bar is a renowned bakery specializing in unique desserts such as Crack Pie, Compost Cookies, and Cereal Milk Soft Serve. They offer classes, weddings, and catering services.
&pizza
Venture Round in 2017
&pizza is a fast-casual pizza brand and chain headquartered in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The concept focuses on customizable oblong pizzas and a craft beverage program featuring beer, wine, and cocktails, with menu extensions that include gluten-free options. It partners with local producers to create varied offerings across food and beverage categories. It has expanded to multiple markets, including Baltimore and Philadelphia, with additional shops in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia, expanding its regional footprint.
Banza LLC is a food manufacturer based in Detroit, Michigan, specializing in chickpea-based pasta products. Founded in 2014, the company offers a variety of pasta shapes, including penne, rotini, shells, and elbows, all designed to provide nutritious alternatives to traditional pasta. Banza's mission is to make healthy food more accessible, and its products are enriched with protein and fiber, catering to consumers seeking delicious comfort food without compromising on health. The brand has gained significant recognition, being available in approximately 8,000 retail locations across the United States, including major stores like Target, Kroger, and Whole Foods. Banza has received endorsements from prominent media outlets, highlighting its innovation and contribution to the food industry.
Homer Logistics
Series A in 2017
Homer Logistics Inc., established in 2014 and headquartered in New York, operates an online third-party delivery platform that connects restaurants with efficient delivery services. The company uses technology such as mobile tracking and routing optimization algorithms to reduce delivery miles traveled and costs, making local final-mile deliveries more efficient. Through its platform, Homer enables businesses to outsource delivery operations, allowing them to focus on their core competencies. As of December 31, 2014, Homer Logistics operates as a subsidiary of Waitr Holdings Inc.
Drone Racing League
Series B in 2017
Drone Racing League Inc., established in New York in 2015, specializes in staging professional drone races for top-tier pilots. The company hosts thrilling tournaments featuring first-person perspective drone racing, where elite pilots navigate custom-built drones through intricate, themed 3D courses. DRL generates revenue by selling tickets to these events and offering media services related to its high-octane competitions.
Resy, American Express Global Dining Network
Series A in 2017
Resy is an online reservation platform that simplifies the process of booking tables at restaurants. Catering to both diners and restaurants, Resy connects users with a diverse selection of over 5,000 establishments globally. Through its content-rich website and user-friendly mobile app, the platform allows diners to easily discover and reserve tables at their favorite restaurants without the hassle often associated with making reservations. Resy is designed with a focus on hospitality, providing users with access to restaurant ratings and reviews, which enhances their dining experience. By leveraging technology, Resy aims to redefine the future of hospitality and serve as a valuable resource for food enthusiasts.
Momofuku Goods
Venture Round in 2016
Momofuku Goods is a restaurant chain specializing in contemporary Asian-American cuisine. It offers authentic delicacies such as momos and noodles, sourced from local, sustainable, and responsible farmers.
NextVR, Inc. is a technology company based in Laguna Beach, California, founded in 2009, specializing in the development of video capture technology for virtual reality experiences. The company focuses on enabling the transmission of live and on-demand virtual reality content in high-definition quality, primarily for sporting events, concerts, and cinematic productions. NextVR's platform captures, compresses, and transmits immersive VR content, allowing users to experience events as if they were physically present. With over 26 patents granted or pending, the company aims to make virtual reality a mainstream medium, leveraging strategic partnerships with industry leaders like Samsung and Oculus. As a subsidiary of Apple Inc., NextVR continues to innovate in the realm of virtual reality, enhancing accessibility and engagement for audiences worldwide.
NextVR, Inc. is a technology company based in Laguna Beach, California, founded in 2009, specializing in the development of video capture technology for virtual reality experiences. The company focuses on enabling the transmission of live and on-demand virtual reality content in high-definition quality, primarily for sporting events, concerts, and cinematic productions. NextVR's platform captures, compresses, and transmits immersive VR content, allowing users to experience events as if they were physically present. With over 26 patents granted or pending, the company aims to make virtual reality a mainstream medium, leveraging strategic partnerships with industry leaders like Samsung and Oculus. As a subsidiary of Apple Inc., NextVR continues to innovate in the realm of virtual reality, enhancing accessibility and engagement for audiences worldwide.
Banza LLC is a food manufacturer based in Detroit, Michigan, specializing in chickpea-based pasta products. Founded in 2014, the company offers a variety of pasta shapes, including penne, rotini, shells, and elbows, all designed to provide nutritious alternatives to traditional pasta. Banza's mission is to make healthy food more accessible, and its products are enriched with protein and fiber, catering to consumers seeking delicious comfort food without compromising on health. The brand has gained significant recognition, being available in approximately 8,000 retail locations across the United States, including major stores like Target, Kroger, and Whole Foods. Banza has received endorsements from prominent media outlets, highlighting its innovation and contribution to the food industry.
Thuzio, Inc. is an online marketplace based in New York that connects businesses and professionals with sports and celebrity talent for corporate entertainment and events. Founded in 2012, Thuzio offers a platform where member companies can discover, purchase, and execute business entertainment experiences, leveraging a preferred network of talent, venues, and properties. The company's services include talent and speaker engagements, access to premium seats at stadiums and arenas, and exclusive entry to events featuring prominent athletes and influencers. Thuzio serves a diverse clientele, including marketing and advertising agencies, charities, brands, and event planners, and is utilized by over 200 companies, including major financial institutions and leading consultancies. The platform emphasizes a seamless experience for clients, enabling effective business entertainment while highlighting the intersection of sports, business, and culture.
Krossover Intelligence
Series B in 2015
Krossover Intelligence, established in 2008 and headquartered in New York, specializes in developing an online platform for sports analytics. It offers a web-based video indexing service, enabling coaches and athletes to analyze game footage efficiently. The platform, sold as Software-as-a-Service, indexes videos based on keywords and timestamps, generating statistics, tendencies, and strategies. It caters to various sports, including basketball, football, and lacrosse, helping teams worldwide enhance player performance and streamline recruiting processes.
Omaze operates a unique online platform that combines fundraising for charitable initiatives with exciting prize experiences. It hosts auctions where donors can bid for chances to win once-in-a-lifetime opportunities such as celebrity encounters, luxury items, or exclusive travel packages. Omaze provides comprehensive services including marketing, content creation, technology support, and fulfillment to facilitate these experiences while raising funds for various causes.
Student Sports
Venture Round in 2015
Student Sports is a leading event and grassroots marketing organization focused on promoting student-athletes. The company organizes events that create a safe environment and a level playing field for young athletes to compete nationally, showcasing their skills against top peers. By integrating sponsors authentically into the event experience, Student Sports enhances the overall engagement for participants. The organization collaborates with prominent national media outlets, providing unmatched distribution and exposure in the high school sports arena, effectively connecting with this challenging demographic. Through its comprehensive event, marketing, and media services, Student Sports aims to develop elite amateur athletes while offering brands innovative solutions to engage audiences through sports.
Primesport
Secondary Market in 2015
PrimeSport specializes in sports travel, hospitality, and ticketing services, providing direct access to major sporting events worldwide. The company offers a range of services, including tickets, travel arrangements, hospitality, and VIP experiences tailored for corporations, professional sports teams, and individual fans. With extensive experience in the industry, PrimeSport has established long-term official partnerships with a variety of prominent sporting events and organizations, enabling it to offer exclusive access to a multitude of events. These partnerships encompass notable NCAA championships, multiple NFL teams, and various bowl games, as well as collaborations with over forty universities and eighteen NASCAR speedways. This extensive network positions PrimeSport as a leading provider in the sports event access market.
Thuzio, Inc. is an online marketplace based in New York that connects businesses and professionals with sports and celebrity talent for corporate entertainment and events. Founded in 2012, Thuzio offers a platform where member companies can discover, purchase, and execute business entertainment experiences, leveraging a preferred network of talent, venues, and properties. The company's services include talent and speaker engagements, access to premium seats at stadiums and arenas, and exclusive entry to events featuring prominent athletes and influencers. Thuzio serves a diverse clientele, including marketing and advertising agencies, charities, brands, and event planners, and is utilized by over 200 companies, including major financial institutions and leading consultancies. The platform emphasizes a seamless experience for clients, enabling effective business entertainment while highlighting the intersection of sports, business, and culture.
Derris is a public relations and communications firm that specializes in brand strategy management and brand consultancy. It offers services in brand messaging, strategy development, positioning, content creation, and communications to help clients shape and convey their brands to both consumer and business audiences. Founded in 2012 and based in New York, Derris provides tailored brand strategies that increase reach and strengthen brand perception across channels.
Poptip is a conversation analysis platform that helps brands and media fully understand public opinion in real-time and make decisions quickly based on that opinion. The platform simultaneously empowers the public’s voice and turns their opinions into actionable data. Poptip’s clients include L’Oreal, NBA, ESPN, NFL, Spotify, Budweiser and Yoplait. The New York-based company was founded in 2012 by Kelsey Falter. Poptip has raised $2.4 million to date in funding notably from Lerer Ventures, SoftBank Capital and RSE Ventures. For more information, please visit www.poptip.com.
CrossField
Venture Round in 2013
Crossfield is a digital agency specializing in web and mobile software development, as well as creative and product strategy services. Originally founded as a mobile gaming start-up named PrePlay, the company developed applications that allowed sports fans to make predictions on every play of various games, becoming a leader in live sports prediction from 2010 to 2015. After being acquired by FanVision Entertainment in 2014, Crossfield transitioned from a gaming-focused entity to a full-service software development agency. This shift was marked by the successful launch of the International Champions Cup website and collaborations with notable partners such as Bleacher Report. In 2015, the agency rebranded as Crossfield Digital to better reflect its expanded capabilities, while continuing to maintain expertise in prediction gaming. Today, Crossfield boasts a team with extensive experience in creative development and digital strategy, offering a diverse range of services beyond its original gaming focus.
PrePlay provides end-to-end solutions on all of its products; from design and development, all done in-house, to maintenance and full customer service and support. With offices in New York and Paris, PrePlay is an international game studio with an experienced team fully committed to bringing predictive games to TV viewers everywhere.
Julius is an influencer marketing platform that connects brands and agencies with content creators to facilitate effective storytelling. The platform provides marketers with a variety of influencer data, advanced search functionalities, and campaign management tools. These features enable clients to enhance their marketing capabilities and achieve impactful results across various industries.
TagSeats
Seed Round in 2012
TagSeats is currently in public beta for a select number of events. Please check it out at www.tagseats.com.
Poptip
Convertible Note in 2012
Poptip is a conversation analysis platform that helps brands and media fully understand public opinion in real-time and make decisions quickly based on that opinion. The platform simultaneously empowers the public’s voice and turns their opinions into actionable data. Poptip’s clients include L’Oreal, NBA, ESPN, NFL, Spotify, Budweiser and Yoplait. The New York-based company was founded in 2012 by Kelsey Falter. Poptip has raised $2.4 million to date in funding notably from Lerer Ventures, SoftBank Capital and RSE Ventures. For more information, please visit www.poptip.com.