MAZ Systems Inc. is a cloud-based software provider that specializes in content logistics, enabling brands, media, and publishers to efficiently publish various types of content, including articles, videos, images, and audio, across multiple channels. The company's platform supports distribution to mobile applications, OTT services, social media, video and news aggregators, gaming consoles, voice assistants, and wearable devices, all managed from a single dashboard. Since its founding in 2010 and based in New York, MAZ has served over 1,000 companies, processing and distributing more than half a billion pieces of content to millions of users in over 200 countries. Trusted by notable brands such as Bloomberg, Hearst, and Conde Nast, MAZ has received recognition from publications like INC and Entrepreneur for its innovative contributions to the industry.
BREWPUBLIK is an e-commerce retailer for craft beer and provides beer to homes and offices. Their proprietary technology and data collection position them as the central nervous system of the industry, touching every part of the supply chain experience. Americans spend $100B a year on beer, yet the industry functions like it's 1957. They use data and scale advantages to be the most convenient way to get a beer. Their proprietary technology automatically matches their customers' taste profiles to new products that they've never tried. They generate revenue both from directly from selling the product and then increasingly generate multiples of that with their insights.
Able Lending, based in Austin, Texas, offers online lending services tailored to small businesses in the United States. Founded in 2011, the company provides various loan products, including the Able Start loan, which facilitates funding through support from friends and family; the Able Growth loan for businesses seeking to expand; and the Able Refi loan, designed to refinance high-interest debt and improve cash flow. Able Lending aims to be a cost-effective option for borrowers, with average savings of $31,000 on loans ranging from $25,000 to $1,000,000. The company emphasizes not only providing loans but also connecting entrepreneurs with community resources and expert advice to foster growth.
Carta is a transfer agent for private companies that enables seed-stage to pre-IPO companies to manage equity electronically with the participation of their shareholders, employees, auditors, and legal counsel. It digitizes paper stock certificates along with stock options, warrants, and derivatives to create a real-time image of who owns what at a startup. Carta receives funding from a group of investors, including Draper VC, Expansion VC, k9 Ventures, Elefund, Subtraction Capital, Scott Banister, XG Ventures, Kima Ventures, Andy Palmer, and Structure Capital. It was founded by Manu Kumar and Henry Ward in 2012 as eShares, Carta is based in Mountain View, California.
Krossover Intelligence Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in providing an online analytics platform tailored for coaches and athletes across various sports, including basketball, football, lacrosse, soccer, volleyball, and hockey. Founded in 2008, Krossover offers a Software-as-a-Service solution that enables users to store, exchange, and edit game film, facilitating self-service analysis. The platform allows sports teams to index video content, linking keywords to specific moments in the footage, which helps in extracting valuable statistics and strategies. Additionally, Krossover provides automated highlights and recruiting tools that streamline workflows for athletic departments and enhance player performance. As of May 2019, Krossover operates as a subsidiary of Agile Sports Technologies, Inc.
Bubbl Adds Fan Interaction Tech to Online and Live-Streaming Video.
Our interaction suite includes single-click clip-and-share, video meme creation, selfie/reaction capture, and real-time filters. We partner with media companies, video players, and publishers to boost fan engagement, extend content reach, and establish new ad-based revenue streams.
Make daily challenges with friends, celebrities, and companies with a focus on social awareness.
TopFan is a cloud-based platform that enables influencers and organizations to create customized social content distribution networks tailored to their audiences. The technology allows users to engage directly with fans, fostering one-to-one relationships while distributing multimedia content, including video and audio. Additionally, TopFan facilitates ticket sales for events and helps monetize fan bases, creating new revenue streams for celebrities and organizations. Its white-labeled solutions empower users to maintain control over their communities, enhancing fan engagement and interaction.
Lyft is an on-demand transportation service that connects passengers with drivers through a mobile application. Founded in June 2012 in San Francisco by Logan Green and John Zimmer, Lyft allows users to request rides with a simple tap on their smartphones and facilitates payment directly through the app. The platform also offers the option to schedule rides up to seven days in advance. Lyft primarily serves college, university, and corporate communities and has rapidly expanded to cover 95 percent of the U.S. population. The company focuses on providing accessible peer-to-peer transportation solutions, contributing to the growing ridesharing market.
HoneyBook, Inc. provides a business software for wedding planners and related vendors. It offers HoneyBook, a platform that connects clients, vendors, and event planners. The company’s HoneyBook enables vendors to create proposals, get feedback from their clients online, complete business agreements, and receive payments. HoneyBook, Inc. was incorporated in 2012 and is based in San Francisco, California.
Sidestep is a mobile commerce application that lets fans easily order merchandise before, during, or after a live event. They simplify the buying experience and capture sales when interest in purchases is at its peak. Users can pick up their items at a VIP Sidestep table with no wait or have their items shipped home. Sidestep has partnered with artists such as Fall Out Boy, 30 Seconds to Mars, Train, Panic! at the Disco, Gavin Degraw, Hunter Hayes, and many more. By creating a more interactive marketplace that integrates with the show, Sidestep can further drive sales, capture orders for the venue, and offer a more convenient experience for the fan.
Youbetme is a patent pending consumer technology platform that allows nearly anyone, anywhere, anytime to place a bet with their friends. Their peer to peer social betting platform is the modern day handshake--it's not official until its on Youbetme! The company has secured $1,225,000 in Seed-level funding from angel investors and a New York based venture capital fund, OmegaGE. Raised for the purpose of initial marketing launch and ongoing programming development for a new service designed to revolutionize the social betting experience, Youbetme caters to sports enthusiasts, college students, young professionals, and anyone seeking a simple and engaging way to place a friendly wager on anything and everything. The native iOS app is currently available for download. Youbetme was co-founded by Jason Neubauer and Justin Jarman. The founding team also consists of CTO Nils Lahr, who was the lead architect and inventor of iBEAM Broadcasting, and current co-founder of Synergy Sports Technology. Followed by Andrew Arata who is the Senior VP of Business Development, and User Acquisition Expert Chris Hedgecock, founder of Zeropaid.com and Yumm.com. Not to mention a powerhouse advisory board including: Reed Shaffner former Zynga GM, Brad Klaus former CEO of Extole, and others. About Social Bet, Inc. Social Bet, Inc. is an Angel-funded startup seeking to bring a fun and unique experience to the social mobile gaming space. Designed to meet or exceed the expectations of a serious better, but fun enough for anyone, Youbetme offers validity and liquidity amongst friends—where the only thing you can lose is your credibility. Learn more at www.youbetme.com Youbetme is a trademark of Social Bet, Inc. All other trademarks and registered trademarks previously cited are the property of their respective owners and are hereby acknowledged.
LiquidSpace, Inc. operates a mobile and web application designed to connect individuals seeking workspace with venues that offer shared office environments. Founded in 2010 and based in Palo Alto, California, the platform facilitates short-term office rentals, allowing users to find and book workspaces on a month-to-month basis or even by the hour. This model simplifies the office search process, enabling users to complete their workspace hunt in minutes rather than months, while also providing flexibility to upgrade as business needs change. LiquidSpace serves as a solution for companies with excess office space, allowing them to monetize unused areas by connecting with startups and other businesses in need of workspace. The service handles all aspects of the rental process, including terms, agreements, and transactions, streamlining the experience for both workspace seekers and providers across the United States, Canada, and Australia.
Stitch is a social networking platform designed to help older adults connect with others for companionship, dating, travel, and shared activities. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, the platform focuses on facilitating meaningful relationships by enabling users to find partners for various pursuits, including dinner dates and travel companionship. Stitch offers features such as interest and activity matching, secure communication, and identity verification to ensure a safe and tailored experience for its users. The service is available to customers worldwide, addressing the diverse companionship needs of older adults.
MotionSavvy is developing a translation tool for the Deaf and Hard of hearing by working with gesture recognition technology Leap Motion along with various mobile devices which targets sign language users for improved accessibility. Our goal is the 370 million deaf and hard of hearing market worldwide with a cost affordable product against current competitors.
Kydaemos is a provider of gaming and developer platforms focused on mobile devices such as phones and tablets. Founded in 2011 and based in Granville, Massachusetts, the company offers a platform that facilitates player versus player (PvP) gaming experiences, allowing users to compete in action games while placing bets to win real money. This competitive gaming environment enables players to connect with others globally, enhancing the interactive gaming experience.
LiquidSpace, Inc. operates a mobile and web application designed to connect individuals seeking workspace with venues that offer shared office environments. Founded in 2010 and based in Palo Alto, California, the platform facilitates short-term office rentals, allowing users to find and book workspaces on a month-to-month basis or even by the hour. This model simplifies the office search process, enabling users to complete their workspace hunt in minutes rather than months, while also providing flexibility to upgrade as business needs change. LiquidSpace serves as a solution for companies with excess office space, allowing them to monetize unused areas by connecting with startups and other businesses in need of workspace. The service handles all aspects of the rental process, including terms, agreements, and transactions, streamlining the experience for both workspace seekers and providers across the United States, Canada, and Australia.
Dealflicks is like Priceline.com, but for movie theaters. Every day you can save up to 60% on movie tickets and concessions at your favorite theaters watching your favorite movies with your favorite people.
Theaters love us because we get butts in their empty seats. In fact, 88% of movie theater seats are currently empty because of high prices, home entertainment, and internet-based alternatives.
At the same time, over 40 billion dollars are spent on movie tickets and concessions each year worldwide, and the market is growing.
Soldsie (formerly Centrally) is a payment system enabling merchants to monetize their Facebook page by allowing customers to purchase through comments. Customers register their payment information with Soldsie, and then comment on stores’ pages, channels and feeds to activate a charge to their account, and initiate the shipping process. Merchants use the Soldsie administrative dashboard track and manage inventory and shipping, and experience increased user comments, views and viral shares.
Opendoor operates an online real estate marketplace designed to simplify the home buying and selling process. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California, the platform allows sellers to receive offers without the need for listing or showing their homes, thereby eliminating the typical hassles associated with traditional sales. Buyers can browse available properties and gain instant access through the company's application, facilitating a seamless transaction experience. Opendoor generates revenue primarily from home sales, alongside additional income from various real estate services.
FND is an online platform that enables its users to search apps on iTunes app store without iTunes. The platform enables its users to search for music, movies, books, podcasts, and more. FND also searches YouTube for related videos and lists them. Through the platform, its users have the ability to purchase apps from the country their Apple ID is associated with. FND was launched in 2013 by Jeremy Mack and Ryann Pierce.
Wefunder is a crowd investing platform that offers capital raising services. The company's online platform offers investment services to startups through its investors' userbase and disruptive companies can receive amount as small as hundred dollars, enabling companies to grow and develop their businesses.
Mattermark is a data platform that specializes in researching, prospecting, and tracking private companies for deal professionals both in the United States and internationally. Established in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, the platform offers tools for searching, filtering, and sorting private companies, enabling users to find suitable investment opportunities. Mattermark allows for side-by-side comparisons of company performance metrics and facilitates the tracking of investor portfolios with visualized aggregate data. The platform monitors various growth signals such as web traffic, mobile downloads, and social media activity. It serves a diverse clientele, including venture capital, private equity, corporate development, and sales professionals, by providing essential information for lead generation, mergers and acquisitions, and data-driven decision-making. Mattermark operates as a subsidiary of FullContact Inc. as of early 2018.
AdEspresso, Inc. provides a Facebook advertising tool that helps small and medium businesses to manage, understand, and optimize their Facebook ads campaigns. The company offers AdEspresso Campaign editor that enables users to create and test ads. Its solutions guide the users in various steps of Facebook advertising management, such as campaign analytics, conversion tracking, and campaign optimization. In addition, the company provides Report Builder that creates PDF reports for Facebook ads. Furthermore, it offers a data synchronization tool, which connects email marketing tool (CRM) with Ad account of user on Facebook. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in San Francisco, California with an additional office in Milan, Italy. As of February 7, 2017, AdEspresso, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of HootSuite Media Inc.
Bubbl Adds Fan Interaction Tech to Online and Live-Streaming Video.
Our interaction suite includes single-click clip-and-share, video meme creation, selfie/reaction capture, and real-time filters. We partner with media companies, video players, and publishers to boost fan engagement, extend content reach, and establish new ad-based revenue streams.
Skycatch, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in aerial data capture and analytics, primarily for the construction and mining industries. The company designs and produces the Evolution3 drone, which enables real-time data capture and 3D rendering. Skycatch also offers a proprietary app called Commander for drone operation, along with Dashboard software that analyzes collected data and facilitates team collaboration. Their platform combines advanced hardware, software, and artificial intelligence to provide clients with high-precision data quickly and efficiently. Founded in 2013, Skycatch focuses on indexing and extracting critical information from the physical world, helping enterprises visualize their environments with accuracy and ease.
AltSchool Inc. operates a network of personalized learning schools for students from pre-kindergarten to 8th grade, focusing on adapting education to meet the unique needs of each child. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the institution combines the expertise of educators, technologists, and entrepreneurs to create an educational environment that is responsive to students, families, and local communities. The schools utilize a tailored curriculum and a collaborative platform that fosters a greater impact on education by connecting individual institutions within the network.
Close operates as a customer relationship management (CRM) and sales communication platform, specifically designed for startups and small to medium-sized businesses. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Close provides integrated phone and email syncing to enhance sales team productivity. The platform enables users to make more calls, send more emails, and ultimately close more deals through its call and email automation features. Additionally, Close is involved in developing a social network aggregator aimed at delivering a comprehensive social media experience, although details on this aspect remain limited. As a subsidiary of Elastic Inc., Close continues to focus on streamlining sales processes for its clients.
Full Color Games, Inc. designs and develops Full Color(R) Gaming System that creates card and casino based gaming software. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Las Vegas, Nevada.
AdEspresso, Inc. provides a Facebook advertising tool that helps small and medium businesses to manage, understand, and optimize their Facebook ads campaigns. The company offers AdEspresso Campaign editor that enables users to create and test ads. Its solutions guide the users in various steps of Facebook advertising management, such as campaign analytics, conversion tracking, and campaign optimization. In addition, the company provides Report Builder that creates PDF reports for Facebook ads. Furthermore, it offers a data synchronization tool, which connects email marketing tool (CRM) with Ad account of user on Facebook. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in San Francisco, California with an additional office in Milan, Italy. As of February 7, 2017, AdEspresso, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of HootSuite Media Inc.
Active Mind Technology, Inc. is a software development company that specializes in creating digital tracking devices for golfers. Its flagship product, GameGolf, is a wearable GPS and motion sensing system that enables users to record and display comprehensive statistics for each round of golf. Players can track every club used, shot taken, and distance covered, while also accessing valuable insights and trends related to their performance. The device allows users to upload, replay, and share their golfing achievements with friends through a mobile application. Active Mind Technology serves customers in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Ireland. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company also maintains an office in Galway, Ireland.
Betable is the world’s first platform that enables any developer to legally offer real-money play in their games and apps on any platform or device. Betable is licensed by the United Kingdom Gambling Commission and Alderney Gambling Control Commission to offer support and infrastructure to developers to legally integrate real-money gambling into their mobile and social games and applications. Betable provides world-leading security, fraud protection, player location, identity and age verification and account monitoring to keep players’ funds safe and to ensure responsible gaming. Betable was founded in 2008 in London, United Kingdom. It also is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Kanvas Labs, Inc. is a mobile social networking platform that enables users to create and share social photo stories based on real-world experiences. Its primary product, Kanvas, allows users to develop engaging content by combining photos, text, stickers, and sound. Users can also create videos using photos, GIFs, and a custom stop motion camera, which can be edited with various overlays, drawings, and music. Once created, this multimedia content can be shared with friends and followers across multiple social networks. Founded in 2010 and based in New York, Kanvas Labs was previously known as Tracks Media, Inc. As of August 2015, it operates as a subsidiary of AOL Inc.
RealCrowd builds relationships with commercial real estate companies and invests directly in their investment opportunities. This unique crowd-based equity platform was created by experienced commercial real estate investment professionals to allow to decide where the money is invested by offering direct investments. Pooling money with other like-minded investors and working with a seasoned real estate operator with the skills, knowledge, and experience to optimize the asset will remove the traditional barriers to entry that typically exist in commercial real estate investing.
Sphere is pioneering how 360º content gets recorded, distributed, and viewed. The company has 20 pending patents that range from smartphone–based mapping and tracking techniques to bandwidth–sensitive streaming technology for 360º video. Sphere has licensed its software development kit to 60+ brands in 2012, including Samsung, Sony, HomeAway, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines and Viator. The company is on track for its Sphere app to be pre-loaded on 67 million devices in 1Q14. Sphere is a team of 10, with most of their team comprised of engineers. Their offices are located in San Francisco, California.
Asseta Corporation operates an online platform that facilitates the buying, selling, and management of equipment, particularly in the semiconductor industry. Founded in May 2013 and based in San Francisco, California, Asseta provides a marketplace where companies can acquire used manufacturing equipment and parts from various sellers. The platform allows sellers to dispose of idle equipment while giving buyers access to essential components at significantly reduced prices, typically 50-60% lower than original equipment manufacturer pricing. Asseta's offerings include a wide range of items such as wafering equipment, PCB assembly and testing equipment, and electronic test equipment. The company also features Persistent Search technology, enabling users to locate equipment by specifying certain parameters, thereby enhancing the efficiency of the procurement process.
Goldbelly is an online platform for specialty food makers and artisans. Goldbelly's online marketplace connects local food providers to eaters and sources iconic, regional, and local foods from all kinds of cuisines across the country with tools for ordering and doorstep delivery, allowing small businesses to reach new customers and grow their revenue.
Privy, Inc. operates a platform designed to help small businesses build and manage their email lists. The platform offers a variety of tools, including website popups, bars, and banners to convert website traffic, as well as exit intent features to enhance email list growth. It also provides landing pages for tracking conversions from social and advertising networks, along with email-gated offers to boost list expansion and drive both online and offline conversions. Additionally, Privy offers an iPad application for email collection at in-store events, catering to field marketers. The company primarily serves e-commerce vendors, local businesses, and content publishers, aiming to support them in developing their online presence and enhancing customer engagement. Founded in 2011 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, Privy focuses on equipping small e-commerce brands with essential marketing tools and education for growth.
FND allows the user to navigate, browse, and find the contents their searching for through the mobile phone. Navigate the most popular categories (starting with Dining and Movies) with the swipe and tap of the thumb by way of contextually relevant menus and the results are more useful and actionable.
Skycatch, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in aerial data capture and analytics, primarily for the construction and mining industries. The company designs and produces the Evolution3 drone, which enables real-time data capture and 3D rendering. Skycatch also offers a proprietary app called Commander for drone operation, along with Dashboard software that analyzes collected data and facilitates team collaboration. Their platform combines advanced hardware, software, and artificial intelligence to provide clients with high-precision data quickly and efficiently. Founded in 2013, Skycatch focuses on indexing and extracting critical information from the physical world, helping enterprises visualize their environments with accuracy and ease.
HealthCrowd is a comprehensive engagement platform designed for the healthcare sector. It enables healthcare organizations to unify, automate, and optimize their communications, facilitating personalized patient engagement on a large scale. By integrating expertise in healthcare with advanced analytics, HealthCrowd aims to enhance patient interaction while focusing on improving quality, clinical outcomes, and financial performance for its clients. The company has been recognized through various programs, including Springboard Enterprises Life Sciences and Alchemist Accelerator, underscoring its innovative approach in the healthcare communication landscape.
MAZ Systems Inc. is a cloud-based software provider that specializes in content logistics, enabling brands, media, and publishers to efficiently publish various types of content, including articles, videos, images, and audio, across multiple channels. The company's platform supports distribution to mobile applications, OTT services, social media, video and news aggregators, gaming consoles, voice assistants, and wearable devices, all managed from a single dashboard. Since its founding in 2010 and based in New York, MAZ has served over 1,000 companies, processing and distributing more than half a billion pieces of content to millions of users in over 200 countries. Trusted by notable brands such as Bloomberg, Hearst, and Conde Nast, MAZ has received recognition from publications like INC and Entrepreneur for its innovative contributions to the industry.
HDS Global is a company based in Palo Alto, California, focused on transforming eCommerce through grocery and general merchandise delivery services. It utilizes advanced AI and robotics to power its automated fulfillment system, RoboFS, which allows for quick and touchless order processing. Customers benefit from a personalized shopping experience tailored to their dietary needs and preferences, ensuring they only see relevant products. The company offers a range of services, including made-to-order meats and prepared foods, free home delivery without subscription or service fees, and tri-temperature-controlled vans that ensure optimal delivery conditions for frozen items. HDS Global emphasizes customer satisfaction with retail-level service and convenient at-home returns, while also prioritizing sustainability by using delivery totes that minimize cardboard and plastic waste.
Sphere is pioneering how 360º content gets recorded, distributed, and viewed. The company has 20 pending patents that range from smartphone–based mapping and tracking techniques to bandwidth–sensitive streaming technology for 360º video. Sphere has licensed its software development kit to 60+ brands in 2012, including Samsung, Sony, HomeAway, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines and Viator. The company is on track for its Sphere app to be pre-loaded on 67 million devices in 1Q14. Sphere is a team of 10, with most of their team comprised of engineers. Their offices are located in San Francisco, California.