Shrug Capital, LP is a venture capital investment firm established in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The firm focuses on investing in consumer-based startups and seeks opportunities in various sectors, including commercial products and services, computer hardware, software, mobile technologies, cryptocurrency, and financial technology. By targeting innovative companies within these industries, Shrug Capital aims to support and foster the growth of emerging businesses.
Khloud is a consumer platform that offers healthy and high protein alternatives.
Antares
Series A in 2024
Designing and building fission microreactors
Summer Health
Series A in 2024
Summer Health is a provider of pediatric telehealth services designed to simplify access to healthcare for families. The company enables timely communication with board-certified pediatricians through a text-based platform, allowing users to receive expert answers and reliable advice quickly. Summer Health's services include health tracking and personalized healthcare plans, ensuring that patients can obtain necessary care within minutes. By leveraging digital technology, Summer Health aims to enhance the healthcare experience for families navigating health concerns.
Rivet
Pre Seed Round in 2024
Rivet is a tax prep firm, designed to make tax season less taxing. Corporate tax, personal taxes, R&D credits, and bookkeeping in one firm, Rivet is designed to make tax season take as little of your time as possible, without leaving tax savings on the table.
Hadrian
Series B in 2024
Hadrian is a startup focused on manufacturing precision components specifically for the aerospace and defense industries. The company designs and operates autonomous, software-defined factories that produce critical components for technology firms involved in building rockets, satellites, jets, and electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles. By leveraging advanced manufacturing techniques, Hadrian aims to deliver precision components efficiently and cost-effectively, enabling frontier technology enterprises to accelerate their production processes.
January
Series B in 2023
January is a developer of a data-driven financial platform that focuses on providing end-to-end resolution services for delinquent and charged-off consumer loans. The platform aims to build and enforce trust in consumer finance by addressing the challenges faced by borrowers in delinquency and default, such as harassment, hidden fees, and damaged credit scores. At the same time, it helps creditors recover lost funds while mitigating compliance and operational risks. By utilizing technology, January offers a streamlined and effective resolution process that caters to the unique financial situations and preferences of borrowers, ultimately fostering a more trustworthy relationship between borrowers and creditors.
Yaysay
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Yaysay is a first-of-its-kind shopping software that mixes AI-powered customization with gamification to enhance the off-price shopping experience.
Mona Lee Solar
Seed Round in 2023
Powered by AI, Mona Lee is the fastest, most efficient way for homeowners to go solar. Through a direct-to-consumer approach, Mona Lee’s AI-powered self-serve platform transforms the solar buying experience by eliminating non-stop solicitation calls, lengthy design and evaluation processes, and back-and-forth price negotiations that can take up to weeks. With Mona Lee, customers go from quote to scheduling their installation in minutes. Feel free to visit our website to read customer testimonials and Mona Lee solar reviews. Mona Lee was founded by a group of serial entrepreneurs with decades of experience in clean energy. The company is headquartered in Boston, MA and is proud to serve homeowners nationwide.
BetterLeap
Seed Round in 2023
Betterleap is an innovative platform designed to assist healthcare professionals in advancing their careers. By leveraging artificial intelligence, it automates the job search process and provides tailored career opportunities that align with users' skills and aspirations. The platform offers curated job listings and personalized recommendations, making it easier for healthcare workers, whether seasoned practitioners or newcomers, to find roles that resonate with their values. Betterleap aims to empower its users by streamlining their job search experience through an easy-to-navigate mobile app, ultimately enhancing their chances of securing meaningful career positions in patient care.
The Network
Pre Seed Round in 2023
The Network is a private, invite-only platform designed to connect top performers across various fields, facilitating meaningful interactions and collaborations. By engineering serendipity, it ensures that the right individuals meet, fostering an environment where they can create lasting impact and share unparalleled experiences. The Network emphasizes the value of personalized connections among high-achieving professionals, encouraging the exchange of ideas and resources to drive innovation and growth.
Olympix
Seed Round in 2023
Olympix is a startup focused on enhancing security in the Web3 landscape. The company has developed an innovative tool that identifies and automatically resolves vulnerabilities in clients' code in real-time. Its platform incorporates security intelligence and a comprehensive vulnerability database, allowing clients to address potential security issues efficiently. This approach helps prevent costly smart contract rewrites and mitigates the risk of irreparable damage, enabling clients to maintain robust security at scale while preserving the integrity of the Web3 environment.
Async
Seed Round in 2023
Async is a developer of a voice messaging application that aims to streamline communication by reducing reliance on calendars and emails. The platform allows users to send, read, share, and respond to voice messages, facilitating efficient communication without the need for immediate responses. This innovative approach enables individuals and teams to replace quick phone calls and eliminate unnecessary back-and-forth exchanges, promoting a more flexible and asynchronous method of interaction. By leveraging voice technology, Async enhances productivity and simplifies the way people connect across various platforms.
Blip
Seed Round in 2023
Blip is a developer of a bill payment platform intended for fintech companies. Their platform offers bill payment API and white label front end experience, providing community financial institutions with proactive ways for customers to lower their bills, manage cash flow, and find new services.
Levels
Series A in 2023
Levels is a health and wellness company that focuses on metabolic fitness through a platform that tracks blood glucose levels in real-time. Founded in 2019, the company offers a wearable device that provides users with immediate feedback on their unique metabolism. This data enables individuals to understand how their bodies respond to various dietary and lifestyle choices, allowing them to optimize their nutrition and exercise routines to meet personal health goals. Operating as a remote-first organization, Levels aims to empower users to take control of their metabolic health.
Bezel
Seed Round in 2023
Bezel is a technology marketplace established in 2021 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, that specializes in the buying and selling of luxury watches. The platform provides an authenticated marketplace where customers can browse a diverse inventory of high-end timepieces. Bezel offers real-time updates on availability and pricing, allowing users to search for watches by thematic collections, trending lists, or personalized recommendations tailored to their interests. This focus on verification across multiple touchpoints ensures that customers can confidently purchase authentic luxury watches.
Feastables
Seed Round in 2023
Feastables is a snacks company focused on creating engaging and entertaining products. The company offers a range of gluten-free chocolate bars made from organic ingredients, catering to consumers seeking healthy and nutritious snack options. By combining fun experiences with quality food, Feastables aims to attract a diverse audience while promoting sustainable and health-conscious eating habits.
Atmos
Series A in 2022
Atmos is a company that has developed a comprehensive home-building platform designed to assist customers in creating and designing customized houses. Established in 2018 by Trent Hedge, Nicholas Donahue, Matthew Rastovac, and Austin Kahn, Atmos aims to streamline the home-building process by offering a managed marketplace that connects home buyers with various design options and personalized packages. The platform provides a diverse selection of designs and interiors, along with integrated financing and construction processes, enabling customers to build homes tailored to their specific preferences and financial situations.
Antic
Seed Round in 2022
Antic operates a digital assets platform that facilitates shared ownership and collaborative engagement among users. Its innovative infrastructure allows businesses and individuals to add a co-ownership layer to their offerings, enabling them to manage and transact digital assets in a flexible manner. Through features such as ad-hoc multi-signature wallets and group decision-making tools, Antic promotes seamless co-sharing functionalities that make digital assets and intellectual property accessible to multiple parties. This approach not only enhances the collaborative experience but also unlocks new revenue opportunities for all co-owners, contributing to the growth of a shared ownership economy.
Spectral
Venture Round in 2022
Spectral is a New Rochelle, New York-based company founded in 2020 that focuses on programmable creditworthiness through its innovative platform. The company provides valuable credit risk insights to its partners by utilizing on-chain data, thereby enhancing business decisions and offerings. Users can access new financial opportunities through the Multi-Asset Credit Risk Oracle (MACRO) Score, which serves as an on-chain equivalent to a traditional FICO score, allowing individuals to check their on-chain credit scores. Additionally, Spectral offers an AI-powered platform that simplifies the creation and deployment of smart contracts, enabling developers to generate complex contracts using natural language, thus accelerating development time and minimizing errors.
thirdweb
Series A in 2022
thirdweb is a developer tool designed to accelerate the creation of web3 applications, including apps, games, tokens, NFTs, marketplaces, and DAOs. Founded in 2020 by Furqan Rydhan and Steven Bartlett, the company is based in San Francisco, California. Its platform offers powerful software development kits (SDKs) that enable developers to easily build web3 apps and deploy both custom and pre-built smart contracts. Additionally, thirdweb provides insights to help users understand their project's performance, making it a comprehensive resource for developers looking to integrate web3 features into their projects.
Galvanick
Seed Round in 2022
Galvanick is a developer of a cybersecurity platform focused on securing industrial operations environments. The platform aggregates telemetry from various industrial settings, allowing for the contextualization of data to highlight critical malicious behavior. This enables operations and security teams to swiftly identify and respond to threats, thereby minimizing cyber risks to industrial infrastructure. By acting as an intelligence augmentation tool, Galvanick enhances human oversight in the cyber-physical realm, where actions can have significant real-world consequences. The cloud-native analysis platform facilitates quicker detection of anomalous behavior, helping industrial companies protect their most sensitive assets.
Maximus
Series A in 2022
Maximus is a consumer telemedicine company for men’s health and hormone optimization. Maximus is revolutionizing the performance enhancement space by democratizing doctor-prescribed protocols developed by some of the world’s leading experts in men’s health. Maximus’ King Protocol utilizes a convenient prescription medication capsule to stimulate natural testosterone production, proven by at-home lab tests. Maximus was established in 2020 by Cameron Sepah in Santa Monica, California.
Summer Health
Seed Round in 2022
Summer Health is a provider of pediatric telehealth services designed to simplify access to healthcare for families. The company enables timely communication with board-certified pediatricians through a text-based platform, allowing users to receive expert answers and reliable advice quickly. Summer Health's services include health tracking and personalized healthcare plans, ensuring that patients can obtain necessary care within minutes. By leveraging digital technology, Summer Health aims to enhance the healthcare experience for families navigating health concerns.
Nucleus
Seed Round in 2022
Nucleus provides genetic analysis of greater breadth, depth, and beauty. Users can upload their genetic information obtained through an established company. The proprietary algorithms will calculate polygenic risk scores and measure disease risk based on analysis of genetic variants and display them in a user-friendly platform.
Agora
Series A in 2022
Agora is a rapidly growing provider of Communications-Platform-as-a-Service (CPaaS) solutions, specializing in mobile-first, real-time communication technologies for developers and businesses worldwide. The company's widely adopted API enables real-time communication features such as voice calling, video calling, group conferencing, and interactive broadcasting, and is installed on over 500 million devices. Agora's services cater to diverse industries, including telemedicine, education, financial services, customer service, social media applications, and mobile gaming. With a focus on reliability, accessibility, and scalability, Agora operates primarily in China and the United States, generating the majority of its revenue from the Chinese market.
Aidaly
Seed Round in 2022
Aidaly is a platform dedicated to supporting family caregivers through a range of services. It offers training, compensation, coaching, and financial resources, aiming to enhance the well-being of both caregivers and the elderly individuals they assist. By facilitating the hiring of family caregivers, Aidaly ensures that elderly clients receive care from trusted individuals while also providing monetary compensation to the caregivers. The platform is designed to strengthen social safety nets and mitigate the negative health impacts associated with financial stress, ultimately fostering a supportive community for caregivers and their families.
Friendly Apps
Seed Round in 2022
Friendly Apps is a developer of wellness applications designed to promote connection among individuals across generations. The company's suite of apps focuses on enhancing both physical and mental health, offering users innovative tools and resources to support their well-being. By fostering a friendly environment, Friendly Apps aims to provide effective solutions that encourage healthy interactions and relationships, ultimately contributing to improved overall health for its users.
Diagram
Seed Round in 2022
Diagram is a business focused on enhancing user interface design through the integration of generative AI technology. It offers a suite of AI-powered tools that assist designers in creating fully-editable UI designs, complete with product descriptions. By automating various design tasks, Diagram aims to streamline workflows and improve efficiency for builders, creatives, and prototypers. The company is dedicated to developing innovative solutions that significantly enhance the capabilities of UI designers, ultimately transforming the design process in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.
Earth
Seed Round in 2022
Earth is the creators of soil transformation, an environmentally-friendly alternative to burial and cremation. Over a 30-day process, they gently transform a body into nutrient-rich soil. Families receive a portion of this soil - to scatter or plant - and the remaining soil is sent to conservation land that we acquire, to restore and protect it for future generations. Their experience is carbon neutral, digital-first and underpinned by best-in-class family care. Earth is headquartered in Seattle, Washington and was founded in 2020.
SESO
Series A in 2022
SESO Inc. operates an online agricultural labor recruitment platform aimed at addressing the labor shortages faced by U.S. agriculture, which incurs significant annual losses due to this issue. The company specializes in connecting agricultural employers with qualified seasonal workers through the H-2A visa program, allowing these employers to hire foreign workers for temporary or seasonal agricultural labor. SESO provides a comprehensive range of services, including the recruitment, qualification, and training of workers, as well as automation of the H-2A visa process. Additionally, the company offers workforce management software designed to assist employers in maintaining compliance with complex local and federal regulations. Founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, California, SESO is committed to enhancing the quality of the agricultural workforce while providing safe and meaningful employment opportunities for workers.
Starlight
Seed Round in 2022
Starlight is a financial platform that provides an integrated solution for companies to manage their crypto assets. It enables businesses to set up wallets for purchasing cryptocurrencies, onboard team members, and monitor spending through a single security tool. By streamlining these processes, Starlight allows companies to focus on their core operations while effectively managing their digital assets in the crypto economy.
Fractal
Seed Round in 2022
Fractal is a blockchain marketplace platform focused on in-game assets and virtual worlds, allowing users to find, purchase, and sell gaming NFTs. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Solana, United States, Fractal provides a digital arcade that enhances the gaming experience while enabling developers to transition in-game assets to non-fungible tokens (NFTs). This shift facilitates real ownership for players and introduces new levels of programmability and interoperability within games. Through its platform, Fractal aims to revolutionize how gamers interact with and own digital assets.
Metaphor
Seed Round in 2022
Metaphor focuses on simplifying the engagement with decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) by providing a user-friendly platform that facilitates the onboarding process. The company develops tools that allow users to easily connect their wallets, select membership types, and purchase tokens, thereby streamlining participation in web3 communities. By integrating on-chain membership status and approval, Metaphor aims to create a clear and unified experience for users, enabling them to understand who belongs to which DAO and facilitating efficient treasury management and contract control within these organizations.
WISE App
Seed Round in 2022
WISE App develops an online teaching application designed to help teachers conduct online courses effortlessly. It provides teachers and coaches with tools necessary for them to manage and automate operations such as scheduling, attendance, assessments, resource sharing, etc. The company was founded in 2020 and is based in Bengaluru, India.
AppX
Seed Round in 2022
AppX is a developer of mobile applications that enables social media creators to launch their own personalized apps. The company provides a platform that allows users to customize their applications by selecting user interfaces and features, as well as inputting specific application details. Initially focused on educational creators, AppX has since expanded its services to include creators in the gaming and fitness sectors. By facilitating the creation of these mobile applications, AppX empowers creators to monetize their audiences through courses and premium content, enhancing their engagement and revenue potential.
Acquire.com
Venture Round in 2022
Acquire.com, formerly known as MicroAcquire, is a prominent startup acquisition marketplace based in San Francisco, California, established in 2020. It facilitates the acquisition process for startups and online businesses by connecting founders directly with potential buyers, thereby eliminating the need for intermediaries and minimizing complications associated with traditional acquisition methods. The platform is designed to provide a streamlined experience, allowing entrepreneurs to engage in discussions with buyers without incurring fees, commissions, or the burdensome aspects of due diligence and excessive paperwork. By prioritizing anonymity and simplicity, Acquire.com aims to empower entrepreneurs to successfully navigate the acquisition landscape and achieve their business goals.
Supergreat
Series B in 2021
Supergreat is a New York-based beauty community founded in 2018 that focuses on real people reviewing beauty products. The platform allows users to share their opinions on skincare, makeup, scents, and hair products, fostering a space for discovery and interaction among community members. Users can ask questions about various products and earn rewards from their favorite brands, enhancing their engagement with the beauty industry. Supergreat's emphasis on authentic reviews helps consumers make informed choices while connecting them with a supportive network of fellow beauty enthusiasts.
Nucleus
Seed Round in 2021
Nucleus provides genetic analysis of greater breadth, depth, and beauty. Users can upload their genetic information obtained through an established company. The proprietary algorithms will calculate polygenic risk scores and measure disease risk based on analysis of genetic variants and display them in a user-friendly platform.
Slingshot
Series A in 2021
Slingshot is a decentralized finance (DeFi) trading platform that enables users to access and interact with digital assets securely and independently. Founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, California, the company aggregates prices for over 50,000 cryptocurrencies across various decentralized exchanges, allowing users to buy, sell, swap, and bridge tokens at competitive rates. Slingshot offers a user-friendly experience across Web, Android, and iOS platforms, combining the performance of centralized trading with the transparency and security of decentralized finance. Its features include multiple wallet options, live price tracking, portfolio management, and customer support, making it a comprehensive tool for retail users in the cryptocurrency market. The company changed its name from DEXAG, Inc. to Slingshot in November 2020, reflecting its commitment to enhancing user experience in the evolving digital asset landscape.
Party Round
Seed Round in 2021
Party Round is building better tools for founders, starting with an automated fundraising tool. Generate and send docs, collect signatures, and receive funds, automating your raise from open to close.
Sukha
Venture Round in 2021
Sukha is an assistant for flow that helps you reach your flow state and stay there longer. The Sukha Company was previously known as Centered.
Sandbox VR
Series B in 2021
Sandbox VR, Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Los Angeles, California, specializes in providing premium virtual reality gaming experiences. The company utilizes advanced technologies such as full-body motion capture and virtual reality to create fully immersive environments that allow users to engage in social multiplayer games. By combining real-time motion capture with VR, Sandbox VR offers a unique and engaging experience that transports players into interactive storylines, making it one of the leading providers of immersive virtual reality entertainment. Additionally, Sandbox VR has expanded its presence to locations in the Bay Area and Hong Kong, further establishing itself in the global VR market.
Alt
Series B in 2021
Alt is a platform founded in 2020 that facilitates the exchange, investment, valuation, secure storage, and authentication of collectible cards, particularly sports cards. The platform allows users to buy and sell trading cards in a manner similar to stock trading, providing tools for automated portfolio management, asset insurance, and enhanced liquidity options. By offering resources for users to track and manage their investments effectively, Alt aims to simplify the process of collecting and investing in trading cards, helping collectors engage more deeply with their passions.
Practice
Seed Round in 2021
Practice's tools will help you fulfill your potential as a coach. With all your clients' details at your fingertips, you'll never lack the right information when you need it.
Windsor
Seed Round in 2021
Windsor specializes in video personalization technology, utilizing artificial intelligence and augmented media to enhance customer engagement for growing companies. Its platform enables businesses to create personalized video content that appears as though each video was recorded individually, fostering a more intimate connection between companies and their customers. This innovative approach not only aids in building relationships but also supports clients in closing sales deals effectively.
Matter
Series A in 2021
Matter is a social reading application based in the United States that focuses on articles, blogs, and newsletters. The platform aims to enhance users' reading experiences by curating and presenting high-quality content, helping them discover better material online. Through its user-friendly interface, Matter facilitates engagement with a diverse range of written works, making it easier for individuals to connect with relevant information and insights.
Gail
Series A in 2021
GAIL is a company focused on providing innovative insurance technology solutions tailored for the automotive sector, specifically targeting car rental companies, trucking and logistics firms, and car-sharing platforms. The company's offerings include comprehensive risk assessment tools, standard coverage options, and efficient claims management systems. By leveraging this technology, GAIL enables its clients to streamline operations and reduce overhead costs associated with fraud detection, policy management, and claims handling. Their services facilitate a seamless experience for businesses, empowering them to manage their insurance needs effectively while ensuring affordability and reliability in the coverage provided.
Snackpass
Series B in 2021
Snackpass is a social food app founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The platform aims to streamline the food ordering process by focusing on mobile order pickup at local restaurants. It offers users a convenient experience through features such as a contactless digital menu, self-service kiosks, and loyalty rewards. Snackpass encourages social interaction by allowing users to unlock discounts with friends, send gifts, and collect points, enhancing the overall customer experience. The platform also assists businesses in converting offline purchasers into digital followers, helping them save on labor costs.
Merlin Labs
Series B in 2021
Merlin Labs is an innovative company focused on creating autonomous flight technology for advanced air travel, primarily utilizing fixed-wing aircraft. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company develops a sophisticated aircraft autonomy system that employs artificial intelligence and machine learning, akin to the technology used in driverless cars. This system aims to facilitate the pilotless transportation of goods and eventually people, establishing a new infrastructure for aerial mobility.
Genies
Series B in 2021
Genies, Inc. is a company specializing in avatar technology, enabling users to create personalized digital avatars for social media and messaging applications. By offering tools for designing avatars, avatar wearable fashion, and interactive experiences, Genies allows individuals to express their thoughts and feelings in a unique digital format. The company has gained significant traction among cultural influencers and has partnered with major music labels, serving as the official avatar provider for their artists. Genies has also launched consumer offerings, including an AR Developer Kit that facilitates the creation of interoperable avatar experiences in augmented reality. Their initial product, Silver Studio, allows users to design and trade digital fashion items. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Venice, California, Genies has successfully raised substantial investment, positioning itself as a leader in the avatar space and driving engagement for brands through the sale of exclusive digital goods.
Parade
Series A in 2021
Parade is an underwear company based in Brooklyn, New York, that specializes in designer and eco-friendly undergarments. The company creates products using 85% recycled polyamide and carbon-neutral fabrics, ensuring that all materials are Oeko-Tex certified, which guarantees they are free from harmful chemicals. Parade's offerings include breathable and stretchable cotton liners, designed to provide all-day comfort and serve as sustainable alternatives in the innerwear market.
RTFKT
Seed Round in 2021
RTFKT is a company that specializes in the development of custom-designed sneakers catering to video game enthusiasts and custom apparel fans. The firm creates limited edition sneakers that come with a unique digital counterpart stored on the blockchain, allowing customers to try on virtual versions and unlock special effects. This innovative approach enables users to enjoy their footwear in both the physical and digital realms, as they can trade, sell, or gift these digital copies, enhancing the experience of wearing their shoes in real life and online avatars.
Batch
Seed Round in 2021
Batch is a New York City-based software startup that specializes in QR code-driven solutions designed to enhance the shopping experience. Founded in 2020, Batch leverages iOS App Clips technology to enable customers to order or replenish products in under ten seconds when they engage with them. The company provides an online platform that simplifies the reordering process for retailers, facilitating direct sales to consumers through its QR codes. Additionally, Batch offers analytics and integration capabilities that help retailers adapt their strategies over time, ultimately increasing revenue by making products instantly shoppable.
SuperRare Labs
Series A in 2021
SuperRare operates an online marketplace for non-fungible tokens (NFTs), focusing on the buying and selling of limited-edition digital artworks. The platform allows artists to tokenize their unique creations as crypto-collectible items, making it possible for collectors to purchase and trade these artworks directly from the original creators. By providing the necessary tools for artists to issue their work as NFTs, SuperRare facilitates a seamless experience for both creators and collectors in the digital art space.
Cohere
Seed Round in 2021
Cohere is an online portal that offers solutions like real-time guidance, live streams, multiple interactions, and monitoring user issues.
Lovd.com
Seed Round in 2021
Lovd is a marketplace to buy and sell previously Lovd goods. We'll pick up and deliver in 24 hours.
Artie
Seed Round in 2021
Artie Inc. is a developer of a next-generation mobile gaming platform that allows users to share and play games directly within social media and video applications, bypassing traditional app stores. Incorporated in 2018 and based in Los Angeles, California, Artie's platform features various online multiplayer games that are instantly accessible without the need for additional app downloads. This unique approach enhances user engagement by integrating voice, texting, and camera inputs, creating a more interactive gaming experience. Artie aims to provide high-quality gaming experiences while leveraging the widespread reach of social applications.
Mem
Seed Round in 2021
The world's first self-organizing workspace.
Preemadonna
Seed Round in 2021
Preemadonna Inc. is a technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in innovative solutions for girls and women. Founded in 2013, the company is best known for its flagship product, the Nailbot, an automated device that prints art and photos on nails in just five seconds. The Nailbot is complemented by an art platform that fosters a community of creators, particularly among Gen Z and Gen Alpha young women. Preemadonna leverages advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, computer vision, machine learning, and augmented reality to enhance user experiences. The company aims to expand its offerings to include nail polish and products for body art and makeup, allowing users to customize their personal aesthetics and share their creations on social media.
Alula
Seed Round in 2021
Alula is a New York-based company founded in 2019 that develops a digital platform aimed at supporting cancer patients and their caregivers. The platform serves as a comprehensive resource throughout the entire cancer journey, from diagnosis and treatment to recovery and bereavement. By providing tools and products that help mitigate the challenges associated with cancer treatment, Alula seeks to make the experience less isolating for patients and their families. The company's offerings enable individuals to connect with necessary resources, helping them manage their health needs and improve their overall comfort during a difficult time.
June Homes
Series A in 2021
June Homes is a technology platform focused on improving the apartment rental experience. It offers private rooms in desirable locations at affordable prices, with a minimum stay of one month and no broker fees. By streamlining the rental process, June Homes provides a convenient and hassle-free way for individuals to find and offer living options. The company aims to modernize the antiquated rental system, making flexible living more accessible to users.
Supergreat
Series A in 2020
Supergreat is a New York-based beauty community founded in 2018 that focuses on real people reviewing beauty products. The platform allows users to share their opinions on skincare, makeup, scents, and hair products, fostering a space for discovery and interaction among community members. Users can ask questions about various products and earn rewards from their favorite brands, enhancing their engagement with the beauty industry. Supergreat's emphasis on authentic reviews helps consumers make informed choices while connecting them with a supportive network of fellow beauty enthusiasts.
Supergreat
Series A in 2020
Supergreat is a New York-based beauty community founded in 2018 that focuses on real people reviewing beauty products. The platform allows users to share their opinions on skincare, makeup, scents, and hair products, fostering a space for discovery and interaction among community members. Users can ask questions about various products and earn rewards from their favorite brands, enhancing their engagement with the beauty industry. Supergreat's emphasis on authentic reviews helps consumers make informed choices while connecting them with a supportive network of fellow beauty enthusiasts.
1v1Me
Pre Seed Round in 2020
1v1Me is a video gaming platform that enables users to engage in competitive play against top gamers while offering the opportunity to earn cash prizes. The platform allows players from the community to compete in various player-versus-player games, where they can stake on their own abilities to outperform opponents. By participating in these matches, users can not only showcase their gaming skills but also potentially become eSports professionals through the rewards system. The focus is on providing a seamless experience for gamers looking to monetize their gameplay and compete at a high level.
Hellosaurus
Seed Round in 2020
Hellosaurus is an interactive learning platform based in New York that focuses on providing educational and entertaining content for children. Founded in 2019, the platform offers a range of creative programs, fun activities, and video classes designed to engage young learners. It allows content creators to produce their own shows, equipping them with tools to enhance their content production. By combining interactive experiences with educational material, Hellosaurus aims to foster a playful learning environment for kids.
Levels
Seed Round in 2020
Levels is a health and wellness company that focuses on metabolic fitness through a platform that tracks blood glucose levels in real-time. Founded in 2019, the company offers a wearable device that provides users with immediate feedback on their unique metabolism. This data enables individuals to understand how their bodies respond to various dietary and lifestyle choices, allowing them to optimize their nutrition and exercise routines to meet personal health goals. Operating as a remote-first organization, Levels aims to empower users to take control of their metabolic health.
Centered
Seed Round in 2020
Centered offers consulting on website production to customers. They provide content marketing and SEO services. They use multiple tools, such as search ranking check tools, diagnostic tools that list information related to SEO, backlink analysis tools, competitive site survey tools, and access analysis tools, to extract issues from multiple perspectives.
Cyrus Security
Seed Round in 2020
Cyrus Security is focused on developing a personal consumer security platform aimed at enhancing individual safety in both digital and physical realms. The platform offers comprehensive protection against fraud, cybercrime, and identity theft by monitoring online accounts, safeguarding personal information, and detecting information leaks. Additionally, Cyrus provides online chat support to assist clients in maintaining their privacy and defending against malicious attacks. Backed by notable venture capital firms and private investors, Cyrus is committed to empowering users to take proactive measures in securing their personal information and well-being.
Luminai
Seed Round in 2020
Luminai is a developer of a cloud-based platform aimed at enhancing helpdesk efficiency through automation. The platform simplifies complex multi-click processes into a single click, streamlining internal workflows. It offers features such as automated code documentation, one-click integration, and comprehensive workflow documentation. These capabilities allow clients to consolidate customer data in one location, facilitating prompt responses to customer inquiries and grievances. By automating routine tasks, Luminai helps organizations improve their operational efficiency and enhance customer service.
Dispo
Seed Round in 2020
Dispo is a mobile photo-sharing application that aims to bring back the joy of photography by mimicking the experience of using a disposable camera. The app does not feature a front-facing screen, allowing users to take photos without immediate feedback. Instead, it processes and develops these images over a period of one day, creating a sense of anticipation and encouraging users to capture genuine moments. By focusing on the simplicity and authenticity of photography, Dispo offers a unique platform for users to share their experiences and memories.
Scratchpad
Seed Round in 2020
Scratchpad, Inc. is a Sacramento-based company that develops a workspace application designed specifically for sales professionals. Founded in 2019 by Pouyan Salehi and Cyrus Karbassiyoon, Scratchpad allows users to manage their Salesforce accounts efficiently by integrating tools for note-taking, task management, and workflow processing. The application can be utilized as a Google Chrome plugin or a web platform, providing sales teams with a centralized interface to organize notes, track deals, and access customer context, including emails and calendar events. This comprehensive approach aims to enhance productivity and streamline sales performance. Scratchpad is supported by notable investors, including Accel, Craft Ventures, Sound Ventures, and Shrug Capital.
ChartHop
Series A in 2020
ChartHop, Inc. is an information technology company that offers an organizational management platform designed to enhance data-driven strategic planning for businesses. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, the platform integrates key organizational data, enabling leaders and team members to visualize various metrics related to employees, such as location, gender, salary, and team structure. By providing visual charts and consolidated insights, ChartHop allows organizations to analyze costs, employee demographics, and departmental performance without the need to source data from multiple locations. This functionality not only fosters transparency within the organization but also aids in driving alignment and accountability, ultimately leading to improved organizational health and efficiency.
Intella X
Seed Round in 2020
Intella X is a blockchain web3 gaming platform that aims to create a community-driven and self-sustaining ecosystem for both developers and gamers. The company focuses on bridging the gap between traditional web2 gaming and the emerging web3 landscape by offering a range of services and business models. Its platform features a decentralized exchange, an NFT marketplace, and a launchpad for managing and trading digital assets. Intella X provides developers with essential integration tools and a user-friendly crypto wallet, facilitating the seamless adoption of blockchain applications. Through these offerings, Intella X supports the development of innovative gaming experiences while fostering engagement within the gaming community.
Atmos
Seed Round in 2020
Atmos is a company that has developed a comprehensive home-building platform designed to assist customers in creating and designing customized houses. Established in 2018 by Trent Hedge, Nicholas Donahue, Matthew Rastovac, and Austin Kahn, Atmos aims to streamline the home-building process by offering a managed marketplace that connects home buyers with various design options and personalized packages. The platform provides a diverse selection of designs and interiors, along with integrated financing and construction processes, enabling customers to build homes tailored to their specific preferences and financial situations.
MainStreet
Seed Round in 2020
MainStreet, headquartered in the United States, specializes in identifying and claiming government incentives, tax credits, deductions, and stimulus funds for startups and small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The company's platform analyzes payroll and accounting systems to uncover applicable federal, state, and local tax credits while managing legal workflows, thereby assisting clients in saving both time and money. MainStreet operates on a flat success fee model, charging 20% upon the disbursement of incentives. Founded in 2019 in San Jose, California, by Daniel Griffin, Doug Ludlow, and Dan Lindquist, MainStreet also provides personal finance tips and advice to help consumers grow their wealth. The company is supported by several prominent investors, including SignalFire, Gradient Ventures, and Sound Ventures.
Almanac
Seed Round in 2020
Almanac operates as a collaborative documentation platform aimed at enhancing asynchronous teamwork. It offers a modern document editor equipped with version control, enabling users to manage document changes effectively while automating workflows for reviews and revisions. The platform is designed to support innovative companies and distributed teams by providing tools that promote organization, transparency, and efficient collaboration. Almanac's features also include a knowledge base that integrates insights from technology leaders with team practices, ensuring that information remains actionable, searchable, and up-to-date. This focus on reducing the need for excessive meetings and messages allows users to work with greater speed and concentration.
YOLO
Series A in 2020
YOLO is an app to send and receive anonymous messages on Snapchat.
ChartHop
Seed Round in 2020
ChartHop, Inc. is an information technology company that offers an organizational management platform designed to enhance data-driven strategic planning for businesses. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, the platform integrates key organizational data, enabling leaders and team members to visualize various metrics related to employees, such as location, gender, salary, and team structure. By providing visual charts and consolidated insights, ChartHop allows organizations to analyze costs, employee demographics, and departmental performance without the need to source data from multiple locations. This functionality not only fosters transparency within the organization but also aids in driving alignment and accountability, ultimately leading to improved organizational health and efficiency.
AdQuick
Series A in 2020
AdQuick, Inc. is a platform that facilitates the buying and selling of outdoor advertising services. Founded in 2016 and based in Los Angeles, California, the company specializes in offering a self-service marketplace for outdoor advertising, allowing users to select locations, plan data-driven campaigns, and measure the effectiveness of their advertisements. AdQuick provides a wide range of advertising options, including billboards, posters, transit wraps, and digital displays. The platform aggregates inventory from various media vendors, enabling users to compare options easily and manage their advertising needs efficiently.
Haus
Seed Round in 2020
Haus specializes in the manufacturing and distillation of wine and spirits. Haus is taking on the American liquor industry, which hasn’t changed since prohibition. Through products made with only natural ingredients, new approaches to distribution, and transparent processes.
Notify
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Notify is a platform designed for content creators and their audiences, enabling users to subscribe directly to creators for tailored notifications. It offers a user-friendly interface that allows subscribers to manage their preferences and control the types of notifications they receive. Content creators have the option to send notifications manually or utilize an automated service. Additionally, Notify.me provides users with instant updates whenever specified keywords appear in their preferred blogs or social media networks, enhancing the way individuals engage with content across various platforms.
Postmoda
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Postmoda operates an online rental platform that facilitates collaboration between brands and companies to offer new and customer-returned apparel. The platform focuses on fashion circularity and aims to redefine quality, value, and sustainability within the retail sector. By providing a revolutionary shopping experience, Postmoda empowers both clients and customers, enabling them to engage in sustainable and convenient luxury renting.
Zestful
Seed Round in 2019
Zestful, Inc. is a Denver-based company founded in 2016 that provides an employee benefits platform featuring a pre-loaded debit card. This card allows employees to purchase items from a diverse catalog that includes categories such as fitness and health, food and drink, education, entertainment, home and life, clothing, and travel. Zestful's platform enables companies to offer personalized allowances, including both recurring rewards and one-time bonuses, aimed at enhancing employee engagement. By facilitating access to products and services that employees value, Zestful supports organizations in rewarding their teams effectively.
Atoms
Series A in 2019
Atoms is a design company based in New York that specializes in the manufacturing, designing, and retailing of custom-fit sneakers for men and women. Founded in 2018, the company aims to provide daily-wear footwear that combines indigenous craftsmanship with modern design aesthetics. Atoms focuses on creating sleek sneakers tailored to meet individual customer preferences, allowing consumers to find shoes that align with their desired style and fit. Through this approach, Atoms addresses the need for personalized and comfortable everyday footwear.
Superplastic
Series A in 2019
Superplastic, Inc. is a character-based product and entertainment company founded in 2017 and based in Burlington, Vermont. The company specializes in manufacturing and marketing limited edition art toys, apparel, games, and animation, featuring unique characters created in collaboration with renowned artists. Superplastic leverages the principles of effort and scarcity to enhance the value of its offerings, creating exclusive works of art for a select audience. The company also operates a platform that engages customers through various media, including animated videos and music, enabling interactions with its synthetic superstars in innovative ways. Products are primarily sold online, reflecting a modern approach to retail and entertainment.
Infinite Objects
Seed Round in 2019
Infinite Objects, Inc. is a company that specializes in creating physical collectibles known as "Video Prints," which allow digital content to be displayed in a tangible format. By integrating web3 technologies and leveraging blockchain assets, Infinite Objects transforms personal moments, art, entertainment, and sports into immersive design objects. The company develops digital frames that showcase moving images, providing a unique way for individuals to experience digital art outside of traditional smart devices. This approach elevates the concept of collecting by offering a permanent and visually appealing way to enjoy video content as part of home decor. Headquartered in the United States, Infinite Objects also operates an online design store that features homeware designs, stickers, and seasonal gifts.
Cocoon
Seed Round in 2019
Cocoon is a leave management software company that simplifies the process of taking and managing leave for both employers and employees. Founded in 2020 by former employees of Stripe and Square, Cocoon addresses the complexities often associated with leave, such as compliance, claims, and payroll, allowing human resources teams to concentrate on supporting their workforce during significant life events like childbirth, caregiving, and personal health crises. The company collaborates with various employers, including Carta, Khan Academy, and Benchling, to enhance the employee experience during these pivotal moments. Operating from a small studio in San Francisco's Mission District, Cocoon emphasizes the importance of its physical workspace as a reflection of its commitment to creating exceptional digital environments for small groups. The company is backed by notable investors, including Index Ventures and First Round Capital.
Daisie
Seed Round in 2019
Daisie Limited operates an online platform designed to connect artists and creators for collaborative projects. Founded in 2017 and based in Hove, United Kingdom, Daisie provides a creative community where users can share their work and ideas. The platform features spaces for creators to engage in live classes led by industry experts, attend workshops, and enhance their portfolios. By fostering a supportive environment, Daisie aims to help creators build confidence, expand their skills, and develop sustainable careers in their respective fields.
Massless
Seed Round in 2019
Massless Limited is a company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, that specializes in developing hardware and software for three-dimensional interactions within augmented and virtual reality. Founded in 2014, Massless produces the Massless Pen, a device that enhances the capabilities of designers and engineers by facilitating intuitive interactions in 3D digital environments. This pen features high precision, optical tracking at 60 Hz, tactile feedback, and surface and orientation sensing, enabling users to create and manipulate large 3D models in real time. Beyond its core technology, Massless is also engaged in the evolving creator economy, working to empower creatives in media and entertainment by supporting the launch of independent studios and fostering new content on blockchain platforms. The company's team comprises physicists, engineers, entrepreneurs, and creatives, all dedicated to advancing the intersection of technology and creativity.
Yada
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Yada is a United States-based platform designed for teenagers to share and receive advice. The company offers an application that facilitates the creation and sharing of "threads," which are interactive cards combining written content with expandable media. This approach allows users to easily gather and disseminate information in a format that is engaging and user-friendly.
Zestful
Seed Round in 2019
Zestful, Inc. is a Denver-based company founded in 2016 that provides an employee benefits platform featuring a pre-loaded debit card. This card allows employees to purchase items from a diverse catalog that includes categories such as fitness and health, food and drink, education, entertainment, home and life, clothing, and travel. Zestful's platform enables companies to offer personalized allowances, including both recurring rewards and one-time bonuses, aimed at enhancing employee engagement. By facilitating access to products and services that employees value, Zestful supports organizations in rewarding their teams effectively.
Momentum
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Momentum is a behavioral-driven fundraising platform founded in 2018 and headquartered in Oakland, California. It enables users to make automatic donations that turn everyday activities into opportunities for charitable giving. By allowing individuals to set predefined giving rules, the platform facilitates donations to a selection of trustworthy nonprofit organizations aligned with users' interests, such as adding a percentage to their restaurant bills to support those in need. Momentum focuses on donor stewardship and impact tracking, ensuring that users can easily contribute to meaningful causes while managing their day-to-day tasks. The company emphasizes evidence-based charity recommendations to maximize the effectiveness of donations.
Supermedium
Seed Round in 2018
Supermedium is a developer of a virtual reality browser application that allows users to explore web content in an immersive environment. The company, known for its pioneering work in WebVR and the creation of A-Frame, focuses on offering a range of utilities, starting with a comic book reader. Its application enables users to access websites utilizing standard web technologies, featuring mini-games, art installations, journalistic pieces, and virtual environments without the need for installation or reliance on an application store. Through this innovative approach, Supermedium aims to enhance users' entertainment experiences in virtual reality.
Kapwing
Seed Round in 2018
Kapwing Inc. is an online platform that provides tools for image, video, and GIF editing, catering primarily to content creators. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, Kapwing offers a suite of multimedia editing tools, including a meme maker, subtitle maker, trimmer, looper, and various filters. The platform is designed to facilitate collaborative content creation, allowing users to edit and share their stories seamlessly from any device in the cloud. By focusing on empowering digital storytellers, Kapwing supports media companies in scaling their content production and enhances the efficiency of non-linear editing workflows.
TTYL
Seed Round in 2018
TTYL is the audio social network, where hanging out with your closest friends is as easy as throwing on headphones. See who's free to talk and jump into conversations with up to 8 of your best friends. If you're the first one online, just background the app and let them jump in your ears!
Mega Particle
Seed Round in 2018
Mega Particle Inc. is a company based in San Mateo, California, that specializes in developing virtual reality social games. Founded in 2014, the company is known for its flagship product, Casino VR Poker, an online multiplayer poker game designed for virtual reality. Mega Particle focuses on creating immersive social VR worlds that prioritize entertainment and enhance social interaction among users. Its gaming platform aims to provide an enjoyable experience through engaging gameplay and a vibrant atmosphere, catering specifically to the VR community and social app users interested in online casino gaming.
Morphin
Venture Round in 2018
Morphin is a company that specializes in creating personalized GIFs on demand, allowing users to express themselves in unique ways. Through its innovative image-mapping application, Morphin enables users to develop universal three-dimensional avatars that can be utilized in virtual reality, augmented reality, and video games. This technology provides individuals and clients with a consistent digital representation, enhancing their experience in various virtual environments. By focusing on personalized digital expression, Morphin aims to redefine how users interact within the digital landscape.
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