BoxedUp
Seed Round in 2024
BoxedUp provides software and a marketplace to support the equipment rental industry. The subscription-based platform lets equipment rental businesses set up online stores and manage quoting, pricing, availability, logistics, and inventory through APIs and rental-specific features to grow B2B operations. In addition, BoxedUp operates an on-demand rental marketplace that connects equipment owners with customers, enabling users to select rental dates, estimate prices, check availability, and arrange shipping. Founded by former Amazon employees, BoxedUp aims to streamline coordination between equipment owners and renters and facilitate efficient fulfillment across the rental lifecycle.
PadSplit
Seed Round in 2019
Founded in Atlanta, Georgia in 2017, PadSplit operates a digital platform that facilitates shared housing arrangements. The company transforms single-family homes into multi-unit dwellings, offering affordable accommodation options for the workforce by sharing common spaces and utilities.
Livly is a technology-driven property management platform for residential and commercial real estate. The platform serves developers, property operators, and third-party management companies by enabling rent payments, maintenance requests, package alerts and deliveries, resident communications, amenity reservations, and community event management. It also provides portfolio management tools, an AI-powered maintenance assistant, and analytics that support renewal predictions and sentiment insights to improve operational performance and resident experience. Founded in 2017 and based in Chicago, Livly helps property managers streamline operations, engage residents, and foster a sense of community.
AVVAY, Inc. is a location scouting company headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, that operates a marketplace for short-term rentals of commercial spaces across major U.S. cities, including Nashville, Dallas, Portland, Chicago, and Houston. Founded in 2015, AVVAY provides a web-based platform that facilitates the discovery and booking of a variety of creative locations, such as recording studios, photography sites, and event venues. The platform not only allows users to book spaces directly but also offers services through location scouting teams, making it easier for individuals and organizations engaged in creative projects to find suitable environments for their work at competitive prices.
LockState
Series A in 2018
LockState develops connected access control systems for commercial and residential markets. Its suite of products enables remote access management and enhances security for vacation rental properties, retail stores, commercial spaces, and apartments.
Truss Holdings, Inc. operates an online marketplace that simplifies the leasing process for small and medium-sized businesses seeking office, co-working, industrial, and retail spaces. Founded in 2016 and based in Deerfield, Illinois, its platform employs machine learning to match businesses with suitable properties, allowing users to virtually tour listings, compare prices, and manage lease documents seamlessly. The company offers dedicated brokers to support clients throughout the process, ensuring a smooth experience. Truss is noted for its commitment to price transparency, enabling business owners to compare costs of traditional office and co-working spaces effectively. Through its technology-driven approach, Truss provides a cost-effective solution for businesses looking to find the right space quickly and confidently.
Fluid Truck
Seed Round in 2016
Fluid Truck is a technology-driven B2B platform focused on truck sharing, aiming to transform the utilization of business vehicles in the United States. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, the company provides a mobile application that enables businesses to share and rent trucks, optimizing vehicle usage through fractional ownership. The application is accessible on both the App Store and Google Play, allowing business owners to efficiently manage their transportation needs by connecting with others in their community to rent vehicles when not in use.
Remote Year
Series A in 2016
Remote Year, Inc. is a company that curates work and travel programs for remote professionals, enabling them to explore the world while maintaining their careers. Founded in 2014 and based in Highland Park, Illinois, Remote Year facilitates a year-long journey for participants to live and work in twelve diverse cities across Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Each group consists of around 75 individuals who spend one month in each location, engaging with local cultures and business ecosystems. The company provides essential services such as co-working spaces, private accommodations, transportation, and a variety of community activities, including professional workshops, guest speakers, and networking events. Through these experiences, Remote Year fosters lifelong personal and professional relationships among participants, while promoting collaboration and cultural exchange.
Rentable is an internet company founded in 2011 and based in Madison, Wisconsin, that focuses on enhancing the apartment rental search experience. The company offers a web-based platform that features localized flat listings, search aids, and map-based searches. Its intuitive user design and robust search functionality allow users to browse apartment listings easily and calculate rent affordability. By leveraging modern technology, Rentable aims to streamline the process of finding suitable rental properties, catering to the needs of rent seekers looking for a more efficient way to search for apartments.
Cribspot
Seed Round in 2016
Cribspot operates an online platform facilitating off-campus housing solutions for college students in Ann Arbor, Columbus, and East Lansing areas. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, the company connects students with apartment rentals via virtual tours and floorplans. Additionally, Cribspot offers comprehensive property management services for owners, including marketing, online leasing and payment processing, tenant screening, maintenance, accounting, and turnover services. The platform is accessible via a mobile application for iOS and Android devices.