Science

Science, established in 2011, is a Santa Monica, California-based venture capital firm focusing on early-stage investments in technology companies. It identifies and invests in disruptive startups operating in sectors such as e-commerce, media, blockchain, and fintech, primarily in the United States. With a portfolio of over 60 companies, including DollarShaveClub and DogVacay, Science co-founds and supports innovative businesses that aim to disrupt entrenched markets and address societal shifts.

Robert Carter

CFO

Kiet Fong

Associate

James Hicks

Managing Director

Peter Pham

Co-Founder and Managing Director

Talia Rosenthal

Principal

68 past transactions

Final Boss Sour

Seed Round in 2024
Final Boss Sour is a snack company specializing in fruit-based, sour confectionery. Their products, inspired by retro gaming aesthetics, offer consumers a healthier alternative to traditional sour treats. They use real fruit coated in a tangy blend to create intensely sour snacks, catering to gamers and snack enthusiasts seeking bold flavors and a fun experience.

Mindset

Series A in 2024
Mindset is a company that specializes in providing assistance to individuals with mental illness and their caregivers in navigating the process of applying for Social Security Disability benefits. The firm offers comprehensive guidance to help patients secure Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, which can cover essential living expenses and medical bills. Additionally, Mindset provides round-the-clock monitoring to support clients in maximizing their benefits, ensuring that those with physical impairments receive the necessary resources for a more manageable lifestyle. Through its services, Mindset aims to alleviate the challenges faced by individuals seeking financial support due to their disabilities.

Liquid Death

Venture Round in 2024
Liquid Death is a rapidly growing beverage company that specializes in canned mountain water. It offers both still and sparkling varieties, enhanced with natural electrolytes and minerals, all packaged in infinitely recyclable aluminum cans. This innovative approach not only promotes a healthier alternative to sugary drinks and energy beverages but also addresses environmental concerns by discouraging the use of plastic bottles. The company is committed to sustainability, donating 10% of its profits to nonprofits dedicated to reducing plastic pollution and providing clean drinking water to underserved communities. Through its bold branding and humorous marketing, Liquid Death aims to compete with traditional beverage brands while promoting health and environmental responsibility.

Liquid Death

Series D in 2022
Liquid Death is a rapidly growing beverage company that specializes in canned mountain water. It offers both still and sparkling varieties, enhanced with natural electrolytes and minerals, all packaged in infinitely recyclable aluminum cans. This innovative approach not only promotes a healthier alternative to sugary drinks and energy beverages but also addresses environmental concerns by discouraging the use of plastic bottles. The company is committed to sustainability, donating 10% of its profits to nonprofits dedicated to reducing plastic pollution and providing clean drinking water to underserved communities. Through its bold branding and humorous marketing, Liquid Death aims to compete with traditional beverage brands while promoting health and environmental responsibility.

Liquid Death

Series C in 2022
Liquid Death is a rapidly growing beverage company that specializes in canned mountain water. It offers both still and sparkling varieties, enhanced with natural electrolytes and minerals, all packaged in infinitely recyclable aluminum cans. This innovative approach not only promotes a healthier alternative to sugary drinks and energy beverages but also addresses environmental concerns by discouraging the use of plastic bottles. The company is committed to sustainability, donating 10% of its profits to nonprofits dedicated to reducing plastic pollution and providing clean drinking water to underserved communities. Through its bold branding and humorous marketing, Liquid Death aims to compete with traditional beverage brands while promoting health and environmental responsibility.

OffLimits

Seed Round in 2021
Offlimits, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in producing and selling innovative breakfast products, primarily focusing on cereal. Incorporated in 2019, Offlimits offers a variety of vegan, organic, and gluten-free cereals, featuring unique flavors such as Zombie Vanilla & Pandan and Dash Coffee & Cocoa, along with functional ingredients like adaptogens and ashwagandha. The company also engages in direct online sales, allowing consumers to access its diverse range of plant-based cereal options. By combining creativity with health-conscious ingredients, Offlimits aims to redefine the breakfast experience.

Dogdrop

Seed Round in 2020
Dogdrop Inc., established in 2018 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, operates a unique dog daycare service. It provides members with flexible drop-off and pick-up options for their dogs at any of its locations, at any time. Founded by Shaina Denny and Greer Wilk, the company aims to offer better and more accessible dog care through its physical centers designed for recreation and activity, as well as a direct-to-consumer line of dog essential products.

Arrive Recommerce

Seed Round in 2020
Arrive Recommerce is a technology and reverse logistics company that specializes in the resale market, providing a sustainable and scalable channel for brands and retailers. The company focuses on transforming returns and excess inventory into profitable resale opportunities, enabling brands to turn cost centers into profit centers. Arrive's suite of tools, including Recommerce Management Technology and Storefront Technology, facilitates increased revenue, customer engagement, and operational efficiency. By collaborating with companies in returns management, logistics, and e-commerce enablement, Arrive enhances value and margin for its partners. The company has been recognized for its innovation, ranking as the 4th Most Innovative Retail Company by Fast Company in 2022, and has established notable partnerships with brands like YETI and Burton Snowboards.

Arrive Outdoors

Seed Round in 2020
Arrive Outdoors, Inc. is an outdoor gear rental company based in Santa Monica, California. Founded in 2017, the company offers an online platform where customers can rent a wide range of outdoor equipment from leading brands. Its product offerings include camping sets, tents, sleeping bags, camp furniture, sleeping pads, electronics, and health and safety gear. In addition to its rental services, Arrive Outdoors provides personalized customer support to assist shoppers in selecting the right gear and offers packing tips and tools tailored to their destinations. Previously known as Coozie Outdoors, Inc., the company rebranded to Arrive Outdoors, Inc. in March 2020.

Heavy Sound Labs

Seed Round in 2020
Heavy Sound Labs, Inc. is a music technology company based in Atlanta, Georgia, incorporated in 2019. The company focuses on supporting artists and fostering a community of creative collaborators who aspire to build careers in music. By providing proprietary tools and valuable information, Heavy Sound Labs aims to empower talent and redefine the traditional role of a record label in the music industry. Through its innovative approach, the company seeks to identify and promote emerging stars, contributing to the evolution of how music is created and distributed.

Pray.com

Series B in 2020
Pray.com is a social impact company driven by a mission to grow faith & cultivate community. Started by Steve Gatena and his three co-founders in 2016, the company is comprised of people from all backgrounds and is building Pray.com as the digital destination for faith. At Pray.com prayer is the priority and the Pray.com app is the easiest way to incorporate prayer into your daily life. The Pray.com app is the world's #1 app for Daily Prayer and faith-based media content. In 2020, Pray.com became the highest-grossing religious media app in history. In addition to its explosive growth in revenue and subscribers, Pray.com became the first and only mental & spiritual health app federally approved to host the President of the United States as well as other elected officials on the platform so they could promote the power of prayer, highlight the health benefits of faith, and promote religious equity, diversity, and inclusion. As an inter-faith platform, Pray.com has brought together religious, celebrity, and political leaders across industries for major events that pray for, discuss, and act on social issues like: race relations, forced migration, and religious inclusion. Pray.com's marque events include participation from the White House, the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, the Vatican City state, the Southern Baptist Convention, and more. In addition to the success of the Pray.com app, Pray.com's marquee events, and fundraising for social causes, Pray.com's studio division has produced the largest library of Biblically inspired original content in English, Spanish, and Portuguese and its content has been syndicated across broadcast media platforms and new media platforms like SiriusXM Satellite Radio, DirectTV, and YouTube. Pray.com's mission is to grow faith & cultivate community and its vision is to create a world where everyone leaves a legacy of helping others.

Liquid Death

Series A in 2020
Liquid Death is a rapidly growing beverage company that specializes in canned mountain water. It offers both still and sparkling varieties, enhanced with natural electrolytes and minerals, all packaged in infinitely recyclable aluminum cans. This innovative approach not only promotes a healthier alternative to sugary drinks and energy beverages but also addresses environmental concerns by discouraging the use of plastic bottles. The company is committed to sustainability, donating 10% of its profits to nonprofits dedicated to reducing plastic pollution and providing clean drinking water to underserved communities. Through its bold branding and humorous marketing, Liquid Death aims to compete with traditional beverage brands while promoting health and environmental responsibility.

Kyoku

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Kyoku is a food technology brand based in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2018. The company specializes in creating personalized post-ride shakes tailored to individual body types, riding styles, and cycling goals, utilizing plant-based superfoods. Kyoku's mission is to empower individuals to achieve their fitness objectives through active nutrition, providing nutrient-dense products designed specifically for endurance athletes. By addressing the nutritional gaps that athletes often encounter, particularly at breakfast, Kyoku aims to enhance performance and recovery, enabling users to improve their athletic abilities.

Dogdrop

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Dogdrop Inc., established in 2018 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, operates a unique dog daycare service. It provides members with flexible drop-off and pick-up options for their dogs at any of its locations, at any time. Founded by Shaina Denny and Greer Wilk, the company aims to offer better and more accessible dog care through its physical centers designed for recreation and activity, as well as a direct-to-consumer line of dog essential products.

Gallant Pet

Series A in 2019
Gallant Pet, Inc. is a pet service company based in San Diego, California, that specializes in stem cell preservation services for pets. Founded in 2018 by Aaron Hirschhorn, the company collects and banks stem cells from tissue during routine spay or neuter procedures. Gallant Pet also provides a platelet-rich plasma (PRP) kit for treatment of dogs suffering from osteoarthritis or other musculoskeletal conditions. In addition to its preservation services, Gallant Pet is involved in clinical research to develop effective stem cell therapies for pets. The company's focus on retrieving and preserving regenerative cells allows pet owners to utilize their pets' young stem cells for potential treatments when needed.

The Good Patch

Seed Round in 2019
The Good Patch is a company based in Los Angeles, California, that specializes in manufacturing plant-based wellness patches designed to address common ailments. Founded in 2018, the company offers a range of wearable patches that provide consistent and steady benefits throughout the day for various needs, such as boosting energy, promoting relaxation, and supporting menstrual health. Its products are formulated to be gluten-free, dermatologically tested, paraben-free, latex-free, non-GMO, cruelty-free, and vegan, appealing to health-conscious consumers. By pioneering a new approach at the intersection of beauty and wellness, The Good Patch allows customers to conveniently access a variety of wellness solutions online.

Linear Labs

Seed Round in 2019
Linear Labs, Inc. is a Texas-based manufacturer specializing in innovative electric motors for various applications, including electric vehicles, micro-mobility, robotics, wind turbines, and HVAC systems. Founded in 2012, the company has developed a new family of electric motor systems known as the Hunstable Electric Turbine, which features multiple rotors that adapt to changing conditions. This technology provides significant improvements in torque, range, and energy efficiency, enabling more effective power utilization. Linear Labs' motors are designed to reduce component and assembly costs while enhancing overall efficiency, addressing the growing global demand for electricity, as electric motors account for a substantial portion of electricity consumption. Their products cater to a wide range of applications, including autonomous robots, forklifts, e-bikes, and light electric motorcycles, positioning the company at the forefront of the evolving electric motor industry.

RealBlocks

Seed Round in 2019
RealBlocks is a financial technology platform designed to facilitate the online distribution of alternative investment funds by investment managers. By connecting these managers with financial advisors and institutions, RealBlocks enhances the capital-raising process across global markets. The platform offers essential tools, including built-in secondary trading, a customizable white-label onboarding experience, and an API dashboard for comprehensive management. It aims to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and enhance the overall investor experience, particularly within the realms of real estate and other alternative investments. By integrating various service providers, RealBlocks enables seamless transitions to tokenized product structures, promoting enhanced liquidity and fractionalization for its users.

Liquid Death

Seed Round in 2019
Liquid Death is a rapidly growing beverage company that specializes in canned mountain water. It offers both still and sparkling varieties, enhanced with natural electrolytes and minerals, all packaged in infinitely recyclable aluminum cans. This innovative approach not only promotes a healthier alternative to sugary drinks and energy beverages but also addresses environmental concerns by discouraging the use of plastic bottles. The company is committed to sustainability, donating 10% of its profits to nonprofits dedicated to reducing plastic pollution and providing clean drinking water to underserved communities. Through its bold branding and humorous marketing, Liquid Death aims to compete with traditional beverage brands while promoting health and environmental responsibility.

Lambs

Seed Round in 2019
Lambs is a company that specializes in designing and developing protective apparel aimed at shielding individuals from wireless radiation. The brand is particularly known for its high-tech boxers that protect male reproductive health by minimizing exposure to cellphone and Wi-Fi radiation. Utilizing advanced material science and performance fabrics, Lambs creates a variety of clothing items, including undergarments, t-shirts, socks, and face masks, all focused on providing both comfort and protection against harmful radiation. The company's innovative approach reflects its commitment to combining style with functionality in everyday wear.

PlayVS

Series B in 2018
PlayVS is an operator of an eSports platform designed to facilitate organized competitions for high schools. The company provides a platform that enables the organization of online tournaments, allowing students to compete against one another for cash prizes and titles. By fostering eSports programs in high schools, PlayVS helps teen gamers form teams and engage in competitive play, connecting them with players from other schools and creating opportunities to participate in state championships. This initiative aims to enhance the overall experience of high school eSports, ensuring that both players and schools can stay informed and involved in the rapidly evolving world of competitive gaming.

Toonstar

Seed Round in 2018
Toonstar Inc. is a Los Angeles-based company founded in 2014 that develops an innovative software application allowing users to livestream their own cartoon shows. Utilizing proprietary animation technology and facial recognition capabilities, the platform enables individuals to transform into cartoon characters and create interactive content rapidly and cost-effectively. Toonstar focuses on producing engaging and snackable pop culture content tailored for mobile audiences, partnering with creators to bring virtual influencers to life. Through its digital animation platform, Toonstar aims to redefine the landscape of interactive entertainment.

Cladwell

Venture Round in 2018
Cladwell is a styling app that helps millennials buy LESS clothing. In 2015, millennials broke a 100-year consumer trend by buying 10% fewer (but better) clothes. This trend is just getting started and we are the FIRST to monetize it. For $5/mo our software pairs down your closet and gives you daily outfit recommendations from what you already own - not by selling you more clothes. - $750K ARR - Profitable Unit Economics - 36% MoM GROOOOOOOOWTH... for 9 months Founding team has previously built startups in fashion and retail.

Pop

Seed Round in 2018
Pop is a technology company focused on developing consumer and business software that enhances the customization of photos and videos. The company operates two key applications: StickerPop, which allows users to create and share customizable stickers, and FilterPop, which enables the application of personalized filters to images. Additionally, Pop has ventured into social networking with Superlocal, an app designed to connect users with their local communities. Through Superlocal, users can check in to various locations, accumulate points, and redeem them for rewards, fostering a sense of belonging and engagement within their neighborhoods. By combining creative tools with community-oriented features, Pop aims to empower both artists and local residents.

PlayVS

Series A in 2018
PlayVS is an operator of an eSports platform designed to facilitate organized competitions for high schools. The company provides a platform that enables the organization of online tournaments, allowing students to compete against one another for cash prizes and titles. By fostering eSports programs in high schools, PlayVS helps teen gamers form teams and engage in competitive play, connecting them with players from other schools and creating opportunities to participate in state championships. This initiative aims to enhance the overall experience of high school eSports, ensuring that both players and schools can stay informed and involved in the rapidly evolving world of competitive gaming.

Acre Gold

Seed Round in 2018
Acre is a new precious metal brand that aims to make precious metals more accessible and engaging for consumers. Acre provides a gold subscription service that allows customers to buy gold for a small monthly fee and have it delivered discreetly and directly to their doorstep after some accumulation. Acre's gold is designed in California and minted in Switzerland, and it is of the highest quality, containing 99.9% pure gold.

CarBlip

Seed Round in 2018
CarBlip is an on-demand car buying and leasing platform that offers a personalized experience for customers looking to purchase or lease vehicles. Utilizing the CarBlip Configurator, customers can customize their ideal car according to their preferences. The platform connects users with dedicated concierges who assist throughout the entire process, from negotiation to delivery, ensuring a seamless experience. CarBlip aims to address the common challenges associated with car buying by providing a comprehensive solution that includes new car purchases, financing options, aftermarket upgrades, insurance, trade-ins, and door-to-door delivery. The service enables buyers to search for cars and negotiate directly with dealers, helping them save costs by eliminating the need for middlemen.

TokenBot®

Seed Round in 2018
TokenBot® provides secure and trusted chat bots for the cryptocurrency industry. We believe cryptocurrencies will only reach their true potential through the social network effects provided by messaging platforms. TokenBot® is building chat bots to support the global use cases of transacting, investing, and trading cryptocurrencies as a store value.

Pray.com

Series A in 2018
Pray.com is a social impact company driven by a mission to grow faith & cultivate community. Started by Steve Gatena and his three co-founders in 2016, the company is comprised of people from all backgrounds and is building Pray.com as the digital destination for faith. At Pray.com prayer is the priority and the Pray.com app is the easiest way to incorporate prayer into your daily life. The Pray.com app is the world's #1 app for Daily Prayer and faith-based media content. In 2020, Pray.com became the highest-grossing religious media app in history. In addition to its explosive growth in revenue and subscribers, Pray.com became the first and only mental & spiritual health app federally approved to host the President of the United States as well as other elected officials on the platform so they could promote the power of prayer, highlight the health benefits of faith, and promote religious equity, diversity, and inclusion. As an inter-faith platform, Pray.com has brought together religious, celebrity, and political leaders across industries for major events that pray for, discuss, and act on social issues like: race relations, forced migration, and religious inclusion. Pray.com's marque events include participation from the White House, the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, the Vatican City state, the Southern Baptist Convention, and more. In addition to the success of the Pray.com app, Pray.com's marquee events, and fundraising for social causes, Pray.com's studio division has produced the largest library of Biblically inspired original content in English, Spanish, and Portuguese and its content has been syndicated across broadcast media platforms and new media platforms like SiriusXM Satellite Radio, DirectTV, and YouTube. Pray.com's mission is to grow faith & cultivate community and its vision is to create a world where everyone leaves a legacy of helping others.

WePower

Initial Coin Offering in 2018
WePower is a blockchain-based green energy trading platform that facilitates the financing and trading of renewable energy projects. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Vilnius, Lithuania, the company connects individual business energy buyers directly with energy producers, allowing them to purchase energy upfront at below-market rates. By simplifying the process of entering into power purchase agreements, WePower offers flexibility in renewable energy contracting and enhances liquidity for trading such agreements. The platform enables renewable energy producers to raise capital by issuing energy tokens, utilizing Ethereum Smart Energy contract tokens to standardize and streamline the investment ecosystem. Through the deployment of smart contracts, WePower ensures that participants can invest in and finance green energy projects, as well as acquire renewable energy in an efficient, secure, and transparent manner.

Mammoth

Series A in 2018
Mammoth Media is a mobile media company focused on redefining entertainment for the mobile-first generation through innovative applications and engaging content. The company is known for its popular platforms, Yarn and Wishbone. Yarn delivers micro-stories in a text message format, boasting 60 million stories and 8 billion messages read, with users averaging 56 minutes of reading in their first week. Wishbone serves as a social networking app where users create and vote on polls, having generated 80 million cards and 18 billion votes to date. Both applications are consistently ranked among the Top 100 in the United States, reaching a significant portion of Generation Z and Millennials. Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Mammoth Media combines original content production with user-generated contributions, enhancing engagement and providing valuable insights to content owners and advertisers.

Spl.yt Core Foundation

Seed Round in 2018
Spl.yt is an e-commerce blockchain protocol that serves as an infrastructure to power secure online P2P markets and Global Inventory System.

Earny

Series A in 2017
Earny Inc. is a Los Angeles-based company founded in 2016, specializing in a mobile application that provides money protection and refund services. The application acts as a personal assistant, automatically tracking purchases to identify better prices for items that users have bought and securing refunds for the price differences. Earny aims to enhance consumer confidence in shopping by ensuring that users will not overpay for their purchases.

Shuttle Finance

Venture Round in 2017
Shuttle Finance is a technology-driven financial services provider that specializes in employee benefits savings plans. Founded in 2017, the company offers an innovative mobile application designed to simplify and enhance retirement planning for employees of small to mid-sized businesses. Shuttle Finance aims to make saving for retirement more accessible and engaging by providing users with personalized investment options, educational resources, and interactive features such as gamification elements. The company generates revenue through administrative fees charged to employers who offer the savings plans to their employees.

Toonstar

Seed Round in 2017
Toonstar Inc. is a Los Angeles-based company founded in 2014 that develops an innovative software application allowing users to livestream their own cartoon shows. Utilizing proprietary animation technology and facial recognition capabilities, the platform enables individuals to transform into cartoon characters and create interactive content rapidly and cost-effectively. Toonstar focuses on producing engaging and snackable pop culture content tailored for mobile audiences, partnering with creators to bring virtual influencers to life. Through its digital animation platform, Toonstar aims to redefine the landscape of interactive entertainment.

Pray.com

Seed Round in 2017
Pray.com is a social impact company driven by a mission to grow faith & cultivate community. Started by Steve Gatena and his three co-founders in 2016, the company is comprised of people from all backgrounds and is building Pray.com as the digital destination for faith. At Pray.com prayer is the priority and the Pray.com app is the easiest way to incorporate prayer into your daily life. The Pray.com app is the world's #1 app for Daily Prayer and faith-based media content. In 2020, Pray.com became the highest-grossing religious media app in history. In addition to its explosive growth in revenue and subscribers, Pray.com became the first and only mental & spiritual health app federally approved to host the President of the United States as well as other elected officials on the platform so they could promote the power of prayer, highlight the health benefits of faith, and promote religious equity, diversity, and inclusion. As an inter-faith platform, Pray.com has brought together religious, celebrity, and political leaders across industries for major events that pray for, discuss, and act on social issues like: race relations, forced migration, and religious inclusion. Pray.com's marque events include participation from the White House, the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, the Vatican City state, the Southern Baptist Convention, and more. In addition to the success of the Pray.com app, Pray.com's marquee events, and fundraising for social causes, Pray.com's studio division has produced the largest library of Biblically inspired original content in English, Spanish, and Portuguese and its content has been syndicated across broadcast media platforms and new media platforms like SiriusXM Satellite Radio, DirectTV, and YouTube. Pray.com's mission is to grow faith & cultivate community and its vision is to create a world where everyone leaves a legacy of helping others.

Empirical

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Empirical is a company dedicated to the exploration and innovation of flavors, traditions, technologies, and techniques in the beverage industry. By focusing on the maximization of flavor creation, extraction, and precision fermentation, Empirical produces a diverse range of distilled spirits that offer unique tasting experiences. Their product lineup includes an array of wines and unconventional beverages crafted from unusual ingredients such as oysters, roasted chicken skin, smoked juniper, bergamot, and fruit pith. This approach not only redefines traditional beverage production but also fosters dialogue around new flavor profiles, allowing consumers to experience a novel spectrum of flavors in alcoholic drinks.

Plowz & Mowz

Seed Round in 2016
Plowz & Mowz is a smartphone application that provides on-demand, contract-free outdoor home services, specializing in residential snow removal and lawn care. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Syracuse, New York, the company connects users with a network of five-star contractors who can assist with various seasonal tasks to maintain and enhance home properties. Services include lawn mowing, snow removal, yard cleanup, fertilization, aeration, overseeding, gutter cleaning, driveway sealing, power washing, and custom orders. Plowz & Mowz enables homeowners to easily manage their landscaping and snow removal needs at their convenience, ensuring their driveways and lawns are well-maintained throughout the year.

Earny

Seed Round in 2016
Earny Inc. is a Los Angeles-based company founded in 2016, specializing in a mobile application that provides money protection and refund services. The application acts as a personal assistant, automatically tracking purchases to identify better prices for items that users have bought and securing refunds for the price differences. Earny aims to enhance consumer confidence in shopping by ensuring that users will not overpay for their purchases.

Mobile Roadie

Venture Round in 2015
Mobile Roadie Inc. is a mobile application platform that allows customers to design, build, and manage mobile applications with a focus on low-code solutions. Founded in 2009 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company provides customizable tools for a diverse range of industries, including sports, entertainment, education, and hospitality. Clients can create applications for both iPhone and Android devices, utilizing features such as media integration, event management, and fan interaction through social media. Mobile Roadie's platform supports instant updates via an online content management system, making it easy for users to engage their audiences. The company has served notable clients, including musicians, authors, universities, and corporate brands, highlighting its versatility in catering to various market needs. As of 2015, Mobile Roadie operates as a subsidiary of Intellectsoft LLC.

Springworks

Seed Round in 2015
Springworks is an HR technology startup that is developing tools and products to help organizations engage and retain their employees.

Stance

Series C in 2015
Stance, Inc. is a designer and manufacturer of socks and underwear for men, women, and children. Founded in 2009 and based in San Clemente, California, the company offers a diverse range of products, including casual, performance, snow, and artist socks for men; boot, crew, anklet, and snow socks for women; and everyday, artist, and snow socks for kids. In addition to socks, Stance produces various types of underwear that cater to athletes, performers, and cultural influencers, enabling them to express their individuality. The company's products are available for purchase online and through retail partnerships in key locations such as San Clemente, Salt Lake City, and New York City.

Pillow

Venture Round in 2015
Pillow is a technology company that specializes in Internet-based management services for short-term rental properties. As a subsidiary of the Expedia group, it focuses on multifamily properties, providing building owners and property managers with tools to manage short-term rentals effectively. Pillow's platform enhances transparency and control, allowing residents to list their units on popular rental sites like Homeaway, VRBO, and Airbnb. It simplifies the rental process by generating real-time reports that summarize unit-level details and revenue, while also offering features like automated guest check-in for secure communication. This enables homeowners to rent their apartments and houses for short durations with minimal hassle.

DogVacay

Series B in 2014
DogVacay is an online platform that connects pet owners with a network of over 20,000 vetted pet sitters across North America, offering a range of services including dog boarding, pet sitting, dog daycare, and dog walking. The service aims to provide a safe, convenient, and affordable alternative to traditional kennels, ensuring that pets receive care in a loving home environment while their owners are away. Each reservation includes comprehensive pet insurance covering up to $25,000 in veterinary bills, 24/7 customer support, and daily photo updates, allowing pet parents to stay connected with their pets. With a strong reputation supported by thousands of positive reviews, DogVacay offers peace of mind for pet owners seeking high-quality care for their dogs.

Re fame

Venture Round in 2014
Re fame operates a marketing platform designed to enhance the influence of content creators, bridging the gap between brands and potential consumers. The company boasts an exclusive network of social media influencers who collectively reach 40 million people daily and have generated nearly 4 billion impressions. By leveraging a comprehensive toolset, Re fame offers clients insights into their marketing reach, results, and engagement levels. Additionally, the company provides account management and optimization services to further support its customers in achieving their advertising goals.

PlayHaven

Acquisition in 2014
PlayHaven is a mobile game solutions provider based in Santa Monica, United States, specializing in tools designed to help developers manage player acquisition, engagement, and monetization. Offering an end-to-end platform, PlayHaven supports over 20,000 games and has a significant reach with more than 800 million unique users and 176 million monthly active users. The company processes over 14 billion in-game events each month, providing valuable insights into user behavior. Game developers such as Cartoon Network, Glu Mobile, and SEGA utilize PlayHaven's technology to enhance the performance of their advertising campaigns, thereby improving user acquisition and monetization strategies.

HomeHero

Seed Round in 2014
HomeHero, Inc. is a home care agency based in Santa Monica, California, specializing in non-medical services for families in need of support within their homes. Founded in 2013, the company provides a comprehensive array of services including personal care, companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, transitional care, care management, medication management, and transportation. HomeHero also implements safe transition home programs that facilitate secure rides and transitions for patients moving from hospitals to their homes. Additionally, the company offers The HomeHero Collaborative, a care management platform designed to enhance connectivity between hospitals, health plans, and home care services. HomeHero serves individual families across major California cities such as Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, and Orange County, effectively bridging the gap between healthcare and home life through a combination of technology and compassionate care.

IconApps

Acquisition in 2014
IconApps is a developer of mobile applications focused on creating innovative solutions that simplify and enhance daily life for its users. The company has designed a social newsreading service specifically tailored for women, aiming to provide a customized and engaging platform for news consumption. Through its offerings, IconApps seeks to address the unique needs and preferences of its customer base, ensuring an effective and user-friendly experience.

FameBit

Seed Round in 2014
FameBit is a marketing platform that facilitates collaboration between brands and YouTube influencers to produce engaging video content. The company serves as a marketplace where businesses can easily find and hire influencers for product endorsements, including reviews, tutorials, and promotional videos. By offering self-serve tools, FameBit streamlines the process from initial connection to video delivery, enabling brands to efficiently execute YouTube marketing campaigns that enhance their visibility and reach millions of viewers. This approach fosters brand awareness through original content tailored to the influencer's audience.

Springrole

Venture Round in 2014
SpringRole Inc. is a Santa Monica, California-based company that operates a blockchain technology-driven crowdsourced recruiting marketplace. Established in 2014, it offers a professional network that enables companies to post job openings and identify suitable candidates through referrals. The platform leverages blockchain technology to enhance trust and transparency in the recruitment process, positioning itself as an innovative solution in the hiring landscape. With a focus on connecting employers with qualified candidates, SpringRole aims to streamline the recruitment process while fostering a community of skilled professionals.

Delicious

Acquisition in 2014
Delicious is a social bookmarking website that allows users to store and manage their favorite links online. This platform enables individuals to access their bookmarks from any computer and facilitates the addition of new bookmarks from various locations. Users can organize their bookmarks using tags, providing a more flexible system compared to traditional folder structures. Delicious also fosters community engagement by allowing users to view and share bookmarks with friends, as well as explore popular links saved by others. Originally acquired by Yahoo in 2005, Delicious underwent several changes, including a significant redesign after its acquisition by AVOS Systems in 2011. The service continues to evolve, enhancing its features to improve user experience and community interaction.

Stance

Series B in 2014
Stance, Inc. is a designer and manufacturer of socks and underwear for men, women, and children. Founded in 2009 and based in San Clemente, California, the company offers a diverse range of products, including casual, performance, snow, and artist socks for men; boot, crew, anklet, and snow socks for women; and everyday, artist, and snow socks for kids. In addition to socks, Stance produces various types of underwear that cater to athletes, performers, and cultural influencers, enabling them to express their individuality. The company's products are available for purchase online and through retail partnerships in key locations such as San Clemente, Salt Lake City, and New York City.

Springworks

Pre Seed Round in 2014
Springworks is an HR technology startup that is developing tools and products to help organizations engage and retain their employees.

Medium

Series A in 2014
Medium is a San Francisco-based publishing platform founded in 2012 by Evan Williams. It enables users to read, write, and engage with insightful stories and ideas on a wide range of topics. The platform offers simple creation tools for writers, combined with a larger distribution network, allowing both amateur and professional writers to build audiences and foster meaningful conversations. Readers can personalize their content feed by following people and topics they're interested in, and engage with posts through highlights, recommendations, or responses. Medium combines the power of social networking with high-quality storytelling, creating a community-driven environment where diverse perspectives and ideas thrive.

Ninja Metrics

Series A in 2013
Ninja Metrics, Inc. is a technology company specializing in social analytics, founded in 2010 and based in Redondo Beach, California. The company offers the Katana Social Analytics Engine, a cloud-based platform that employs predictive analytics and automated social graph analysis. This platform assists businesses in various sectors, including gaming, retail, e-commerce, and entertainment, by measuring social influence, identifying key customer influencers, and providing insights to enhance customer retention and monetization strategies. Through its advanced analytics tools, Ninja Metrics enables clients to understand the value of social interactions within their applications and games, facilitating informed decision-making to improve engagement and revenue outcomes.

Wealthfront

Series B in 2013
Wealthfront Inc. is a privately owned investment manager based in Redwood City, California, specializing in automated wealth management services. The company focuses on helping individuals, particularly young professionals and families, build long-term wealth through a combination of diversified investing, high-yield savings, and low-cost loans. Wealthfront's mobile application functions as a robo-advisor, providing users with access to investment strategies and comprehensive financial planning services. The firm leverages in-house research to guide its investments in public equity, fixed income funds, mutual funds, and exchange-traded funds. With over 500,000 clients in the United States, Wealthfront manages more than $30 billion in assets and has received numerous accolades for its innovative financial products and services.

Hangtime

Seed Round in 2013
Hangtime, Inc. is a mobile application developer based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2011. The company has created the Hangtime app, which allows users to view their friends' upcoming social plans, such as concerts and poetry readings. This innovative application aims to enhance social interactions by minimizing missed opportunities for gatherings. Available on platforms like iPhone and Facebook, Hangtime enables individuals to discover and join activities that interest them, fostering stronger connections among friends.

Urban Remedy

Seed Round in 2012
Urban Remedy, Inc. is a plant-based organic food company founded in 2011 and headquartered in Point Richmond, California. The company specializes in producing and delivering organic juices, ready-to-eat meals, and healthy snacks, including juice cleansing elixirs, meal replacement drinks, and a variety of snacks such as brittles, cookies, brownies, and chips. All of Urban Remedy's offerings are certified organic, non-GMO Project Verified, gluten-free, and low glycemic, aligning with its mission that "Food is Healing." The company emphasizes convenience by shipping directly to customers nationwide and operates 17 retail locations along with over 300 grocery kiosks across 21 states. Urban Remedy is also recognized as a certified B Corporation, reflecting its commitment to social and environmental performance.

Dollar Shave Club

Series A in 2012
Dollar Shave Club is a lifestyle brand and e-commerce company based in Santa Monica, California, established in 2012. It specializes in providing grooming products for men through a subscription model, offering a variety of items such as razors, blades, shave butter, aftershave liquids, face washes, and wipes. The company focuses on delivering smart and affordable products designed to enhance customers' lives. By employing a unique research and development process that incorporates botanicals and chemists, Dollar Shave Club produces its own goods while maintaining competitive pricing.

HelloSociety

Venture Round in 2012
HelloSociety, LLC, established in 2012 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, specializes in Pinterest marketing and technology. The company offers a suite of services, including HelloInsights (comprehensive analytics), HelloPartners (influencer partnerships), HelloBuzz (contest creation), HelloManager (account management), and HelloCreative (content creation and consulting). These tools help brands optimize their Pinterest presence, drive sales, and increase reach. As of 2016, HelloSociety operates as a subsidiary of T Brand Studio.

BlackJet

Venture Round in 2012
BlackJet is an online private jet seat booking service founded in 2012 and based in the United States. The company aims to transform air travel for discerning travelers by offering a range of private aviation services, including fractional jet ownership, private jet card programs, and leasing options. In addition, BlackJet provides helicopter access programs for those seeking alternative air travel experiences. The company emphasizes safety and well-being by also offering emergency medical transportation services. With a focus on efficiency and privacy, BlackJet is dedicated to delivering high-quality service across all its aviation offerings.

Scopely

Seed Round in 2012
Scopely, Inc., established in 2011 and headquartered in Culver City, California, is a leading developer of mobile and tablet touchscreen-based games for casual and core gamers worldwide. The company creates, publishes, and live-operates immersive games, including popular franchises like "Star Trek™ Fleet Command," "MARVEL Strike Force," and "Stumble Guys." Scopely offers a range of services, such as game design, live operations, marketing, analytics, and advertising, empowering a consumer-directed gaming experience. With a diverse portfolio and a proprietary technology platform, Playgami™, Scopely has operations in multiple markets across Asia-Pacific, EMEA, and North America, employing a world-class team to create long-lasting game experiences.

Pinpuff

Acquisition in 2012
Pinpuff is a platform designed to assess users' popularity and influence on Pinterest, a pinboard-style social photo-sharing website. The company offers a unique scoring system called Pinfluence, which rates users on a scale of 100. This score reflects their overall impact on the platform, including the monetary value of their pins and the traffic generated by their content. By providing these insights, Pinpuff enables users to understand their reach and effectiveness within the Pinterest community.

Gumhouse

Venture Round in 2012
Gumhouse, Inc. develops an online social stream video shopping network. Gumhouse, Inc. was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Santa Monica, California.

EventUp

Seed Round in 2012
Eventup, Inc. is an online marketplace established in 2011 that facilitates the booking of diverse venues for various events, including weddings, parties, concerts, and corporate gatherings. Based in Santa Monica, California, the company operates in major cities such as Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Miami, Boston, Atlanta, and Washington, D.C. Eventup offers access to a wide range of locations, from traditional spaces like banquet halls to unique venues such as art galleries, lofts, yachts, and more. By connecting property owners directly with clients, Eventup streamlines the event planning process, reducing the time and complexity involved in finding suitable venues. This innovative platform not only provides venue owners the opportunity to monetize their spaces more effectively but also enables customers to discover and book locations that were previously difficult to access. As of June 2018, Eventup operates as a subsidiary of Gather Technologies, Inc.

DogVacay

Seed Round in 2012
DogVacay is an online platform that connects pet owners with a network of over 20,000 vetted pet sitters across North America, offering a range of services including dog boarding, pet sitting, dog daycare, and dog walking. The service aims to provide a safe, convenient, and affordable alternative to traditional kennels, ensuring that pets receive care in a loving home environment while their owners are away. Each reservation includes comprehensive pet insurance covering up to $25,000 in veterinary bills, 24/7 customer support, and daily photo updates, allowing pet parents to stay connected with their pets. With a strong reputation supported by thousands of positive reviews, DogVacay offers peace of mind for pet owners seeking high-quality care for their dogs.

Dollar Shave Club

Seed Round in 2012
Dollar Shave Club is a lifestyle brand and e-commerce company based in Santa Monica, California, established in 2012. It specializes in providing grooming products for men through a subscription model, offering a variety of items such as razors, blades, shave butter, aftershave liquids, face washes, and wipes. The company focuses on delivering smart and affordable products designed to enhance customers' lives. By employing a unique research and development process that incorporates botanicals and chemists, Dollar Shave Club produces its own goods while maintaining competitive pricing.

OUYA

Seed Round in 2012
OUYA is a new kind of game console for the television that brings together an open development experience—where any creator can publish a game to the living room—with an accessible and affordable console at $99, and where all games are free to try. OUYA supports both the downloading and streaming of entertainment content in beautiful 1080p HD quality. OUYA was envisioned by founder and CEO Julie Uhrman, and beautifully designed by award-winning designer Yves Behar. Built on an open OS with a custom interface and store, OUYA focuses on the fun factor of games—games are organized by featured playlists and overall player engagement and not by revenue or downloads—enabling the most fun game experiences to shine. The controller was built as a love letter to console gaming, incorporating fast, responsive buttons, triggers that FEEL like triggers, laser-precise analog sticks, an accurate D-Pad, and integrated touchpad.
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