SoftBank Robotics Europe

SoftBank Robotics Europe designs and manufactures humanoid robots for education, research, health, distribution, tourism, and business applications, as well as for family and personal use. The company serves customers worldwide and is based in Paris, France, with additional offices in Japan, the United States, and China.

Past deals in New York

AlphaSense

Series F in 2024
AlphaSense is a market intelligence platform that helps research and business professionals discover, navigate, and monitor financial data and disclosures. The web-based platform collects data from filings, research, news, and other sources and makes it searchable through artificial intelligence and natural language processing, enabling users to search, set alerts, and analyze data points with accuracy. It serves a large enterprise base, including financial institutions and a majority of S&P 500 clients. Headquartered in New York, the company also operates offices in London, Helsinki, and Pune.

CertiK

Series B in 2022
CertiK is a blockchain security company that uses formal verification and AI-powered monitoring to protect and supervise blockchain protocols and smart contracts. It offers security audits, penetration testing, and custom formal verification services. Founded in 2018 by professors from Yale University and Columbia University, CertiK applies academic research to real-world blockchain deployments to help mission-critical applications scale safely and correctly. The company serves clients globally and maintains a presence in major technology hubs.

Weee!

Series E in 2022
Founded in 2015, Weee! is a California-based online grocery retailer specializing in Asian and Hispanic food products. It offers a curated selection of fruits, seafood, snacks, and daily essentials sourced from local farms and trusted brands, serving customers in major U.S. cities.

Soul Machines

Series B in 2022
Founded in 2016, Soul Machines specializes in developing emotionally responsive digital humans for AI platforms. Its products include Digital DNA Studio, enabling users to create custom avatars for various purposes such as customer care and marketing. Headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, the company operates globally with offices across North America, Europe, Japan, and Australia.

Esusu

Series B in 2022
Esusu is a financial technology platform focused on empowering tenants and enhancing property performance through innovative data solutions. Its rent reporting platform captures rental payment data and reports it to credit bureaus, enabling tenants to build their credit scores. This service benefits property owners by attracting tenants, reducing turnover, improving collections, and ultimately increasing revenue. Esusu operates across the United States, covering over 500,000 rental units in 35 states. By connecting tenant financial health with property management, Esusu aims to create a more equitable and sustainable rental ecosystem.

Blockdaemon

Series C in 2022
Blockdaemon facilitates blockchain deployment by offering a node management platform that supports over 30 protocols. It empowers businesses and developers to quickly launch and manage blockchain applications, with tools for exchanges, custodians, and financial institutions.

Claroty

Series E in 2021
Claroty is an industrial cybersecurity company offering an OT/IoT/IIoT security platform to protect and optimize industrial networks. The platform discovers granular elements, extracts critical data, and provides actionable insights for engineers, operators, and security professionals. It provides visibility, threat detection, risk and vulnerability management, and secure remote access by integrating with customers' existing infrastructure, reducing downtime and improving uptime and efficiency across production sites. The solution covers assets such as industrial control systems and SCADA, enabling anomaly detection and safe operation without requiring extensive dedicated teams. It connects to customers' environments to manage security across operational technology without disrupting production.

Clarity AI

Venture Round in 2021
Clarity AI, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in sustainability solutions through its platform that leverages machine learning and big data to provide insights into environmental and social impacts. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Albany, New York, with additional offices in Madrid and London, Clarity AI's software-as-a-service (SaaS) offering enables systematic measurement and optimization of the social impact of investment portfolios. The platform analyzes data from over 30,000 companies, 135,000 funds, 198 countries, and 187 local governments, making it a vital resource for investors and organizations seeking to enhance their understanding of societal needs and the effectiveness of capital allocation. Clarity AI supports decision-makers by delivering comprehensive analytics for sustainability assessment, corporate research, benchmarking, and regulatory reporting, thereby facilitating improved investment strategies that consider social and environmental factors.

Permutive

Series C in 2021
Founded in London in 2015 with a presence in New York, Permutive develops an ad-server for sponsored content. It specializes in creating custom ad-formats and rebuilding data in programmatic advertising to protect privacy.

ContractPodAi

Series C in 2021
ContractPodAi is a prominent provider of AI-driven legal technology that focuses on enhancing contract management for enterprises. Its flagship product, an advanced Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) platform, leverages the capabilities of Leah, an innovative Agentic AI solution designed to streamline legal workflows and uncover opportunities for business growth. By transforming legal departments from cost centers into strategic enablers of growth, ContractPodAi enhances compliance and risk visibility while reducing workload and minimizing errors. The platform automates contract assembly, management, and analysis, facilitating full contract workflows and approvals, and providing alerts for critical deadlines. With a commitment to integrating seamlessly into existing business systems, ContractPodAi supports organizations in making faster, data-driven decisions and adapting to evolving needs. The company, headquartered in London with additional offices in New York, San Francisco, Glasgow, and Mumbai, partners with leading technology firms to deliver effective legal transformation solutions for global enterprises.

Vestiaire Collective

Series I in 2021
Vestiaire Collective is a social commerce platform specializing in the buying and selling of luxury pre-owned fashion items. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Paris, the company promotes sustainable fashion by encouraging the circular fashion movement, which aims to reduce overproduction and waste in the industry. Vestiaire Collective boasts a unique inventory of approximately 3 million items, with around 140,000 new listings added weekly, catering to a community of over 7.5 million fashion enthusiasts across 50 countries. The platform offers a curated selection of vintage and luxury clothing, jewelry, accessories, and footwear, enhancing the shopping experience through verified and desirable products. By fostering a highly engaged community, Vestiaire Collective empowers its members to actively participate in a more sustainable fashion economy.

Blockdaemon

Series B in 2021
Blockdaemon facilitates blockchain deployment by offering a node management platform that supports over 30 protocols. It empowers businesses and developers to quickly launch and manage blockchain applications, with tools for exchanges, custodians, and financial institutions.

Eight Sleep

Series C in 2021
Eight Sleep is a pioneering sleep technology company that manufactures smart mattresses designed to optimize rest and improve overall health. Founded in 2014, the company's products include temperature-regulating mattresses, sleep trackers, and other accessories aimed at creating personalized, comfortable sleep environments.

Adverity

Series D in 2021
Adverity GmbH is a technology company that specializes in developing a web-based marketing reporting and analytics platform. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Vienna, Austria, Adverity offers a solution that collects, normalizes, and analyzes data from various marketing applications, media tools, and databases. The platform features an API-like connector builder that facilitates data integration and a transformation engine that ensures the creation of clean and accurate datasets. By enabling businesses to blend disparate data from marketing, advertising, and sales, Adverity provides a centralized source of truth for evaluating business performance. The platform automates reporting through shareable dashboards, optimizes marketing campaigns, and enhances data governance, allowing marketing teams to make informed decisions efficiently. Adverity serves notable clients, including Unilever, Bosch, and IKEA, underscoring its relevance in the marketing analytics landscape.

Atom Finance

Series B in 2021
Atom Finance, Inc. is an investment research platform based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 2018. The company caters to individual investors by providing access to institutional-quality data, documents, news, and events related to various companies. Atom Finance offers a user-friendly platform that facilitates the aggregation and comparison of financial information, designed to engage investors at all skill levels—from novices to experts. In addition to its consumer-facing app, Atom Finance also provides global enterprise software solutions, including APIs and embeddable user interfaces, which enhance user engagement through unique insights, dynamic tools, and innovative visualizations. This comprehensive approach supports users throughout the investment process, from research to trade execution, enabling informed decision-making.

Klarna

Venture Round in 2021
Klarna is a technology-driven payments company that provides a platform for connecting consumers and merchants with flexible payment options for online and offline shopping. It offers direct payments, pay-after-delivery options, and installment plans, supported by a mobile app that enhances the shopping experience with flexible payment options and cashback rewards. The company operates across multiple countries and serves merchants with payment solutions and tailored advertising services, including messaging and insights features. Klarna is known for its buy now, pay later model, enabling interest-free financing for purchases divided into installments.

Measured Health

Seed Round in 2021
Measured Health is a digital health platform founded in 2020 and headquartered in New York, United States. The company focuses on helping individuals achieve weight loss through personalized care plans that combine meal planning, coaching, and prescription medications. Targeting motivated users who face significant health challenges due to excess weight, Measured Health provides customized low-carb nutrition plans and educational resources. By utilizing a comprehensive questionnaire system, the platform gathers data on users' goals, eating habits, and lifestyles to create tailored diet charts. This approach enables customers to maintain proper nutrition and work towards achieving their health objectives effectively.

Arcus Financial Intelligence

Series A in 2020
Arcus Financial Intelligence, Inc. is a New York-based company that develops and operates a comprehensive application program interface (API) platform tailored for banks and financial institutions. Founded in 2012 and formerly known as Regalii Inc., Arcus specializes in managing consumer bills and financial data. Its platform enables real-time bill management and payment services, providing users with a detailed overview of their financial obligations, including the number of bills, amounts owed, and due dates. Additionally, Arcus offers a multi-rail payment platform that facilitates accessible payment solutions for businesses, supporting various payment methods such as account-to-account transfers and cash transactions.

Automation Anywhere

Series B in 2019
Automation Anywhere, Inc. is a global leader in Robotic Process Automation (RPA), specializing in the development of AI-powered software solutions designed to enhance business efficiency. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a cloud-native platform that integrates RPA with artificial intelligence, machine learning, and analytics. Its flagship products include Automation Anywhere Enterprise, which automates IT and business processes; Automation Anywhere Server for streamlined business operations; and IQ Bot, a cognitive automation solution that addresses complex business tasks. Additionally, the company provides a comprehensive suite of testing tools, such as Testing Anywhere, which supports quality assurance across various platforms. Automation Anywhere also offers consulting services and collaborates strategically with Microsoft Azure. The company has expanded its presence internationally with offices in several major cities across the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

Greensill Capital

Venture Round in 2019
Greensill Capital, founded in 2011 and headquartered in London, is a financial services company that aims to make global finance more equitable for businesses and individuals. With a presence in major cities worldwide, including New York, Frankfurt, and Singapore, Greensill specializes in providing working capital and supply chain finance solutions. The company harnesses financial markets to unlock capital, creating cash advances that are structured into securities offering attractive interest rates. This innovative approach enables Greensill to deliver tailored refinancing options that meet the specific needs of its clients. In 2019 alone, the firm facilitated over $150 billion in financing, serving more than 8 million customers and suppliers across 175 countries.

Compass

Series G in 2019
Compass is a real estate technology company that offers an integrated online platform designed for buying, renting, and selling real estate assets. Founded in 2012 by Ugo Di Girolamo, Ori Allon, and Robert Reffkin in New York, Compass aims to enhance the real estate transaction process by combining top industry talent with advanced technology. Its platform provides an array of cloud-based software tools tailored for real estate agents, facilitating customer relationship management, marketing, and client service. Operating in over 22 regions across the United States, including major markets like New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and San Francisco, Compass supports agents in delivering exceptional service to their clients, thereby streamlining the entire buying and selling workflow.

Greensill Capital

Venture Round in 2019
Greensill Capital, founded in 2011 and headquartered in London, is a financial services company that aims to make global finance more equitable for businesses and individuals. With a presence in major cities worldwide, including New York, Frankfurt, and Singapore, Greensill specializes in providing working capital and supply chain finance solutions. The company harnesses financial markets to unlock capital, creating cash advances that are structured into securities offering attractive interest rates. This innovative approach enables Greensill to deliver tailored refinancing options that meet the specific needs of its clients. In 2019 alone, the firm facilitated over $150 billion in financing, serving more than 8 million customers and suppliers across 175 countries.

Lemonade

Series D in 2019
Lemonade, Inc. is an innovative insurance company that provides a range of insurance products in the United States and Europe, including homeowners, renters, and landlord insurance. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, the company utilizes artificial intelligence and behavioral economics to streamline the insurance process, eliminating traditional brokers and paperwork. By employing advanced technology, Lemonade offers instant service and sets competitive rates for its policies. The company also acts as an agent for other insurance providers, further expanding its offerings. With a commitment to social good, Lemonade aims to transform the insurance industry by prioritizing transparency and efficiency.

Overtime

Series B in 2019
Overtime is a digital-first sports network targeting the next generation of fans. Based in New York City, it produces original content across various platforms, including YouTube, Snapchat, IGTV, Instagram, and TikTok. The company generates revenue through sponsorships, advertising, media rights, and merchandise sales.

Automation Anywhere

Series A in 2018
Automation Anywhere, Inc. is a global leader in Robotic Process Automation (RPA), specializing in the development of AI-powered software solutions designed to enhance business efficiency. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a cloud-native platform that integrates RPA with artificial intelligence, machine learning, and analytics. Its flagship products include Automation Anywhere Enterprise, which automates IT and business processes; Automation Anywhere Server for streamlined business operations; and IQ Bot, a cognitive automation solution that addresses complex business tasks. Additionally, the company provides a comprehensive suite of testing tools, such as Testing Anywhere, which supports quality assurance across various platforms. Automation Anywhere also offers consulting services and collaborates strategically with Microsoft Azure. The company has expanded its presence internationally with offices in several major cities across the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

HEED

Venture Round in 2018
Heed, LLC is a consumer platform established in 2015 and headquartered in New York, New York. The company specializes in utilizing Internet of Things (IoT) analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the sports and entertainment experience. By delivering real-time stories and insights, Heed transforms how audiences visualize and engage with live events, unlocking both physical and behavioral elements to create a more immersive experience.

Compass

Series F in 2018
Compass is a real estate technology company that offers an integrated online platform designed for buying, renting, and selling real estate assets. Founded in 2012 by Ugo Di Girolamo, Ori Allon, and Robert Reffkin in New York, Compass aims to enhance the real estate transaction process by combining top industry talent with advanced technology. Its platform provides an array of cloud-based software tools tailored for real estate agents, facilitating customer relationship management, marketing, and client service. Operating in over 22 regions across the United States, including major markets like New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and San Francisco, Compass supports agents in delivering exceptional service to their clients, thereby streamlining the entire buying and selling workflow.

Mobile Posse

Venture Round in 2018
Mobile Posse, Inc. is a company based in Arlington, Virginia, specializing in mobile content discovery solutions that empower wireless carriers and device manufacturers to enhance their mobile advertising strategies. Founded in 2005, Mobile Posse offers the Firstly Mobile content discovery platform, which provides users with engaging curated content seamlessly, eliminating the need for swipes or searches. This frictionless experience not only improves user engagement but also helps carriers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) increase their advertising revenues. The company also provides a customer relationship management (CRM) solution for direct outreach to customers and a web portal that transforms default home pages into profitable assets. Mobile Posse operates as a subsidiary of Digital Turbine Media, Inc. as of February 2020.

ACV

Series C in 2018
ACV Auctions, Inc. is a wholesale automotive auction company headquartered in Buffalo, New York, founded in 2014. It operates a mobile platform that facilitates online auctions for used-car dealers, allowing them to view, bid on, and purchase car inventory directly from other dealers. The platform provides a digital marketplace that streamlines the buying and selling process, offering real-time alerts for available vehicles and enabling live auction participation. Additionally, ACV Auctions offers a pricing application tailored for franchise dealers, enhancing the auction experience and providing transparent and accurate vehicle information to users.

Lemonade

Series C in 2017
Lemonade, Inc. is an innovative insurance company that provides a range of insurance products in the United States and Europe, including homeowners, renters, and landlord insurance. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, the company utilizes artificial intelligence and behavioral economics to streamline the insurance process, eliminating traditional brokers and paperwork. By employing advanced technology, Lemonade offers instant service and sets competitive rates for its policies. The company also acts as an agent for other insurance providers, further expanding its offerings. With a commitment to social good, Lemonade aims to transform the insurance industry by prioritizing transparency and efficiency.

Compass

Series E in 2017
Compass is a real estate technology company that offers an integrated online platform designed for buying, renting, and selling real estate assets. Founded in 2012 by Ugo Di Girolamo, Ori Allon, and Robert Reffkin in New York, Compass aims to enhance the real estate transaction process by combining top industry talent with advanced technology. Its platform provides an array of cloud-based software tools tailored for real estate agents, facilitating customer relationship management, marketing, and client service. Operating in over 22 regions across the United States, including major markets like New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and San Francisco, Compass supports agents in delivering exceptional service to their clients, thereby streamlining the entire buying and selling workflow.

ACV

Series B in 2017
ACV Auctions, Inc. is a wholesale automotive auction company headquartered in Buffalo, New York, founded in 2014. It operates a mobile platform that facilitates online auctions for used-car dealers, allowing them to view, bid on, and purchase car inventory directly from other dealers. The platform provides a digital marketplace that streamlines the buying and selling process, offering real-time alerts for available vehicles and enabling live auction participation. Additionally, ACV Auctions offers a pricing application tailored for franchise dealers, enhancing the auction experience and providing transparent and accurate vehicle information to users.

Fortress Investment Group

Acquisition in 2017
Fortress Investment Group is a global alternative asset manager founded in 1998 and headquartered in New York, with affiliated offices worldwide. The firm raises, invests in, and manages private equity funds, hedge funds, real estate, and publicly traded alternatives, offering diversified strategies across private markets, credit, liquid markets, and traditional asset management for institutional investors and private clients worldwide. In 2017 Fortress was acquired by SoftBank and continues to operate within SoftBank as an independent business, maintaining its investment platform and client relationships.

ACV

Series A in 2016
ACV Auctions, Inc. is a wholesale automotive auction company headquartered in Buffalo, New York, founded in 2014. It operates a mobile platform that facilitates online auctions for used-car dealers, allowing them to view, bid on, and purchase car inventory directly from other dealers. The platform provides a digital marketplace that streamlines the buying and selling process, offering real-time alerts for available vehicles and enabling live auction participation. Additionally, ACV Auctions offers a pricing application tailored for franchise dealers, enhancing the auction experience and providing transparent and accurate vehicle information to users.

Interactions

Venture Round in 2016
Founded in 2004, Interactions specializes in developing conversational virtual assistant solutions using its patented Adaptive-Understanding™ technology. Serving Fortune 500 companies worldwide, the company's natural language understanding platform enables businesses to engage customers across various devices and channels, handling over one billion transactions to date.

x.ai

Series B in 2016
x.ai, inc. is a New York-based company that develops an artificial intelligence personal assistant designed to streamline the process of scheduling meetings for business clients. Founded in 2014, x.ai offers a productivity tool that automates various aspects of scheduling, such as identifying suitable meeting times for multiple participants, sending follow-ups and reminders, and handling cancellations and rescheduling requests. This AI-driven solution aims to reduce the time and effort involved in coordinating meetings, thereby enhancing overall productivity for its users.

NowThis

Series D in 2015
NowThis Media, Inc. is a digital video news outlet established in 2012 and based in New York City. The company specializes in producing short video news clips tailored for mobile devices and social media platforms, primarily targeting audiences aged 18 to 34. With a focus on engaging content, NowThis delivers daily updates through various channels, including Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, YouTube, and its own applications for iOS and Android. The platform emphasizes key trends in digital consumption, such as social interaction, video format, and mobile accessibility. Co-founded by notable figures from the Huffington Post and Bedrocket Media, NowThis aims to provide original news content that resonates with young adults who increasingly rely on mobile technology and social media for news and commentary. The company is known for its partnerships with prominent digital outlets, further extending its reach and influence in the digital news landscape.

SocialFlow

Series C in 2015
SocialFlow, Inc. is a software company that specializes in social media distribution and monetization solutions tailored for publishers and media organizations. Founded in 2009 and based in New York, SocialFlow utilizes an advanced algorithm to optimize the timing, relevance, and audience targeting of social media posts. The platform identifies high-performing content for amplification through advertising and integrates these posts into platform-specific advertising formats. Furthermore, it establishes a feedback loop that analyzes audience responses, facilitating the development of new advertising opportunities that enhance client reach to segmented audiences. SocialFlow’s technologies enable publishers to distribute engaging content effectively while generating new revenue streams, and its client roster includes prominent organizations such as Condé Nast, The Associated Press, and CNN. The software supports tens of thousands of journalists globally in extending the reach and engagement of editorial content across various social platforms.

The Dodo

Series B in 2015
The Dodo is a digital media company based in New York that focuses on animals, providing a blend of news, entertainment, and advocacy. It aims to be the leading online community for animal lovers, offering engaging stories and videos that highlight animal-related issues and promote animal activism. The Dodo also facilitates connections between its audience and animal welfare initiatives, encouraging care and awareness for various species. Through its content, the company seeks to inspire and inform individuals about the importance of animal welfare and the natural world.

Curacity

Seed Round in 2015
Founded in 2015 by Mike Keriakos and Nick Slavin, Curacity is a New York-based company specializing in data analytics for the travel sector. It operates a content-driven marketplace that helps hotels reach travelers during their planning stages and enables publishers to earn commissions on hotel bookings driven by their content.

GLAMSQUAD

Series B in 2015
Founded in 2013, GLAMSQUAD is a New York-based company specializing in on-demand beauty services. It offers hair styling and makeup services through trained professionals who visit clients at their homes, offices, or events across major U.S. cities. The company also retails its own line of hair care products.

Jump Ramp

Series C in 2015
Jump Ramp Games, Inc., established in 2011 and headquartered in New York, specializes in developing mobile gaming applications. Its flagship product, Lucktastic, offers free mobile casual games with real-world rewards, including gift cards from major brands. The company generates revenue through online advertising, lead generation, and mobile video services within the app. With nearly 10 million installs in the U.S., Lucktastic consistently ranks among the top lifestyle apps on both Google Play and the Apple Store. Jump Ramp, now a subsidiary of MobilityWare, aims to expand its brand and grow a network of apps internationally, while fostering a fast-paced, innovative work environment.

WorkMarket

Series C in 2015
WorkMarket, Inc. is a company that specializes in providing a freelance management platform tailored for small to medium-sized businesses and enterprises. Founded in 2010 and based in New York, with an additional office in Toronto, WorkMarket enables organizations to efficiently manage their freelance workforce through a cloud-based solution. Its platform consolidates various aspects of freelance management, including organizing and vetting contractors, automating workflows, managing payments, and ensuring compliance. The company's offerings are applicable across multiple sectors such as technology services, retail, and marketing. By streamlining processes from onboarding to performance tracking, WorkMarket helps businesses enhance productivity and focus on growth rather than administrative tasks.

Dering Hall

Series A in 2015
Dering Hall is an online marketplace founded in 2011 and headquartered in New York City. It connects high-end interior designers, architects, artisans, and design galleries with consumers seeking premium home furnishings and accessories. The platform offers a curated selection of products across various categories, including furniture, lighting, accessories, rugs, and textiles. Users can browse permanent storefronts showcasing the work of top talent, search product listings, follow favorite designers, and access special sales and design content. Dering Hall operates as a subsidiary of Chairish, Inc., providing an innovative approach to home furnishing by bridging the gap between creators and sophisticated consumers.

x.ai

Series A in 2015
x.ai, inc. is a New York-based company that develops an artificial intelligence personal assistant designed to streamline the process of scheduling meetings for business clients. Founded in 2014, x.ai offers a productivity tool that automates various aspects of scheduling, such as identifying suitable meeting times for multiple participants, sending follow-ups and reminders, and handling cancellations and rescheduling requests. This AI-driven solution aims to reduce the time and effort involved in coordinating meetings, thereby enhancing overall productivity for its users.

NowThis

Series C in 2014
NowThis Media, Inc. is a digital video news outlet established in 2012 and based in New York City. The company specializes in producing short video news clips tailored for mobile devices and social media platforms, primarily targeting audiences aged 18 to 34. With a focus on engaging content, NowThis delivers daily updates through various channels, including Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, YouTube, and its own applications for iOS and Android. The platform emphasizes key trends in digital consumption, such as social interaction, video format, and mobile accessibility. Co-founded by notable figures from the Huffington Post and Bedrocket Media, NowThis aims to provide original news content that resonates with young adults who increasingly rely on mobile technology and social media for news and commentary. The company is known for its partnerships with prominent digital outlets, further extending its reach and influence in the digital news landscape.

GLAMSQUAD

Series A in 2014
Founded in 2013, GLAMSQUAD is a New York-based company specializing in on-demand beauty services. It offers hair styling and makeup services through trained professionals who visit clients at their homes, offices, or events across major U.S. cities. The company also retails its own line of hair care products.

The Dodo

Series A in 2014
The Dodo is a digital media company based in New York that focuses on animals, providing a blend of news, entertainment, and advocacy. It aims to be the leading online community for animal lovers, offering engaging stories and videos that highlight animal-related issues and promote animal activism. The Dodo also facilitates connections between its audience and animal welfare initiatives, encouraging care and awareness for various species. Through its content, the company seeks to inspire and inform individuals about the importance of animal welfare and the natural world.

Chloe + Isabel

Series C in 2014
Chloe + Isabel, established in 2011, is a New York-based social commerce jewelry company that empowers women through entrepreneurship. It offers a wide range of hand-crafted jewelry, as well as accessories and beauty products, sold through independent Merchandisers in the U.S. and online. The company's innovative platform enables Merchandisers to create personalized digital boutiques, earn commissions, and access training, trends, and insights to support their businesses. Founder and CEO Chantel Waterbury, with over 14 years of experience in jewelry design for major retailers, aims to empower women by providing an entrepreneurial opportunity in the direct sales model.

IgnitionOne

Series B in 2014
IgnitionOne, established in 2004, specializes in cloud-based digital marketing software. It offers a unified customer intelligence platform that enables enterprise marketers to consolidate customer data, gain insights, and engage audiences across channels. The platform provides solutions for data management, analytics, creative asset management, and search management, along with website personalization and email optimization tools. IgnitionOne empowers marketers to make data-driven decisions, maximizing overall marketing results.

CrowdTwist

Series B in 2014
Founded in 2009, CrowdTwist specializes in omni-channel loyalty marketing and data solutions. It offers customizable white-label platforms like CrowdTwist Complete, tools to extend spend-based loyalty programs (Enhance), program management engines (Control Center), and data analytics suites (Connect). Serving brands such as Pepsi and L'Oréal, CrowdTwist helps businesses understand customers better through its AI-driven platform.

x.ai

Seed Round in 2014
x.ai, inc. is a New York-based company that develops an artificial intelligence personal assistant designed to streamline the process of scheduling meetings for business clients. Founded in 2014, x.ai offers a productivity tool that automates various aspects of scheduling, such as identifying suitable meeting times for multiple participants, sending follow-ups and reminders, and handling cancellations and rescheduling requests. This AI-driven solution aims to reduce the time and effort involved in coordinating meetings, thereby enhancing overall productivity for its users.

Shareablee

Series A in 2014
Founded in 2012, Shareablee operates an online platform offering data-driven insights for brands' social media performance. Its platform enables competitive benchmarking, measures brand-consumer interactions, and provides psychographic insights across multiple platforms.

FieldLens

Series A in 2014
FieldLens, Inc. is a technology company that offers an online field management tool designed to enhance communication and collaboration among construction project teams. Established in 2011 and headquartered in New York, New York, FieldLens provides a mobile collaboration platform that enables users to connect from smartphones, tablets, or the web. The platform transforms simple field updates into valuable insights, allowing team members to understand their current tasks and facilitating decision-makers' oversight of projects without the need to be physically present on-site. Additionally, FieldLens automates daily reports, tracks job-site progress in real-time, and helps project leaders identify trends and top performers, ultimately improving efficiency and effectiveness in the construction industry. As of December 2020, FieldLens operates as a subsidiary of RedTeam Software, LLC.

Updater

Series A in 2014
Updater, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in facilitating the relocation process for consumers in the United States. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, Updater develops tools that assist individuals in organizing and completing various moving-related tasks. The company's primary product, ReloTech, streamlines the moving experience by enabling contextual and personalized communication between consumers and service providers. Updater collaborates with real estate agents, brokers, property managers, and moving companies to enhance the transition for clients moving to new homes.

The Dodo

Seed Round in 2014
The Dodo is a digital media company based in New York that focuses on animals, providing a blend of news, entertainment, and advocacy. It aims to be the leading online community for animal lovers, offering engaging stories and videos that highlight animal-related issues and promote animal activism. The Dodo also facilitates connections between its audience and animal welfare initiatives, encouraging care and awareness for various species. Through its content, the company seeks to inspire and inform individuals about the importance of animal welfare and the natural world.

Shake

Series A in 2013
Shake, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in a mobile application enabling users to create, sign, and send legally binding agreements in plain English. Founded in 2012 as AgreeApp, Inc., the company rebranded to Shake, Inc. in August 2014. The application streamlines the process of drafting various types of agreements, including non-disclosure agreements, consulting agreements, and purchase agreements, all accessible via smartphone. Shake's founding team comprises experienced entrepreneurs and investors with extensive backgrounds in leadership roles at prominent companies such as Google, Spotify, and BuzzFeed.

Jump Ramp

Series B in 2013
Jump Ramp Games, Inc., established in 2011 and headquartered in New York, specializes in developing mobile gaming applications. Its flagship product, Lucktastic, offers free mobile casual games with real-world rewards, including gift cards from major brands. The company generates revenue through online advertising, lead generation, and mobile video services within the app. With nearly 10 million installs in the U.S., Lucktastic consistently ranks among the top lifestyle apps on both Google Play and the Apple Store. Jump Ramp, now a subsidiary of MobilityWare, aims to expand its brand and grow a network of apps internationally, while fostering a fast-paced, innovative work environment.

Z80 Labs Technology Incubator

Seed Round in 2013
Z80 Labs is an incubator focused on transforming Buffalo and Western New York into a technology hub by supporting early-stage companies. Founded by investors Jordan Levy and Ron Schreiber, Z80 Labs aims to provide entrepreneurs with access to resources typically found in larger tech centers like New York City and Silicon Valley. The organization offers a range of services, including office space, mentorship, education programs, and funding, creating an environment conducive to innovation and growth. It is backed by investments from Softbank Capital and additional funding from SCP Incubator LLC through a $5 million Innovate NY grant. Local corporate partners, such as The Buffalo News and Campus Labs, contribute services and expertise to enhance the support available to start-ups, ultimately fostering economic development in the region.

Dering Hall

Seed Round in 2013
Dering Hall is an online marketplace founded in 2011 and headquartered in New York City. It connects high-end interior designers, architects, artisans, and design galleries with consumers seeking premium home furnishings and accessories. The platform offers a curated selection of products across various categories, including furniture, lighting, accessories, rugs, and textiles. Users can browse permanent storefronts showcasing the work of top talent, search product listings, follow favorite designers, and access special sales and design content. Dering Hall operates as a subsidiary of Chairish, Inc., providing an innovative approach to home furnishing by bridging the gap between creators and sophisticated consumers.

Interactions

Venture Round in 2013
Founded in 2004, Interactions specializes in developing conversational virtual assistant solutions using its patented Adaptive-Understanding™ technology. Serving Fortune 500 companies worldwide, the company's natural language understanding platform enables businesses to engage customers across various devices and channels, handling over one billion transactions to date.

WorkMarket

Series B in 2013
WorkMarket, Inc. is a company that specializes in providing a freelance management platform tailored for small to medium-sized businesses and enterprises. Founded in 2010 and based in New York, with an additional office in Toronto, WorkMarket enables organizations to efficiently manage their freelance workforce through a cloud-based solution. Its platform consolidates various aspects of freelance management, including organizing and vetting contractors, automating workflows, managing payments, and ensuring compliance. The company's offerings are applicable across multiple sectors such as technology services, retail, and marketing. By streamlining processes from onboarding to performance tracking, WorkMarket helps businesses enhance productivity and focus on growth rather than administrative tasks.

NowThis

Series B in 2013
NowThis Media, Inc. is a digital video news outlet established in 2012 and based in New York City. The company specializes in producing short video news clips tailored for mobile devices and social media platforms, primarily targeting audiences aged 18 to 34. With a focus on engaging content, NowThis delivers daily updates through various channels, including Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, YouTube, and its own applications for iOS and Android. The platform emphasizes key trends in digital consumption, such as social interaction, video format, and mobile accessibility. Co-founded by notable figures from the Huffington Post and Bedrocket Media, NowThis aims to provide original news content that resonates with young adults who increasingly rely on mobile technology and social media for news and commentary. The company is known for its partnerships with prominent digital outlets, further extending its reach and influence in the digital news landscape.

SocialFlow

Series B in 2013
SocialFlow, Inc. is a software company that specializes in social media distribution and monetization solutions tailored for publishers and media organizations. Founded in 2009 and based in New York, SocialFlow utilizes an advanced algorithm to optimize the timing, relevance, and audience targeting of social media posts. The platform identifies high-performing content for amplification through advertising and integrates these posts into platform-specific advertising formats. Furthermore, it establishes a feedback loop that analyzes audience responses, facilitating the development of new advertising opportunities that enhance client reach to segmented audiences. SocialFlow’s technologies enable publishers to distribute engaging content effectively while generating new revenue streams, and its client roster includes prominent organizations such as Condé Nast, The Associated Press, and CNN. The software supports tens of thousands of journalists globally in extending the reach and engagement of editorial content across various social platforms.

Spanfeller Media Group

Venture Round in 2013
Spanfeller Media Group, Inc. is a content-focused media company based in New York, founded in 2010. It operates notable online platforms, including The Daily Meal, which specializes in food-related content, and The Active Times, dedicated to sports and fitness. The company aims to revolutionize the creation, sharing, and monetization of premium content by leveraging its expertise in digital media. Spanfeller Media Group offers a range of services, including content creation, digital content aggregation, curation, and online advertising revenue generation. Additionally, the company is focused on launching new websites that cater to niche vertical content areas that lack dominant players in the market.

Celtra

Series B in 2013
Celtra Inc. is a provider of a creative management platform that offers cloud-based, self-service software for managing the lifecycle of digital advertising. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company has additional locations in New York, San Francisco, London, Ljubljana, and Singapore. Celtra serves a diverse clientele that includes advertisers, publishers, and branding agencies, empowering them with technology to create, distribute, and optimize data-driven ads across various screens, such as mobile devices, tablets, and desktops. Its flagship product, AdCreator 4, facilitates the execution of large-scale and complex advertising campaigns through a streamlined platform that integrates ad creation, performance optimization, and consolidated reporting, allowing users to access common metrics across all channels. Celtra operates as a subsidiary of The Unilever Group.

BuzzFeed

Series D in 2013
BuzzFeed, Inc. is a tech-driven media company that specializes in delivering breaking news, original reporting, and entertainment content across various digital platforms. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in New York, BuzzFeed engages a global audience with its diverse offerings, which include articles, quizzes, videos, and lifestyle content through well-known brands such as Tasty. The company also emphasizes investigative journalism through BuzzFeed News and produces original content for multiple formats via BuzzFeed Studios. Additionally, BuzzFeed Commerce focuses on social commerce products, licensing, and strategic partnerships. With a reach of over 200 million users, BuzzFeed aims to create shareable content that resonates across the social web.

FieldLens

Venture Round in 2012
FieldLens, Inc. is a technology company that offers an online field management tool designed to enhance communication and collaboration among construction project teams. Established in 2011 and headquartered in New York, New York, FieldLens provides a mobile collaboration platform that enables users to connect from smartphones, tablets, or the web. The platform transforms simple field updates into valuable insights, allowing team members to understand their current tasks and facilitating decision-makers' oversight of projects without the need to be physically present on-site. Additionally, FieldLens automates daily reports, tracks job-site progress in real-time, and helps project leaders identify trends and top performers, ultimately improving efficiency and effectiveness in the construction industry. As of December 2020, FieldLens operates as a subsidiary of RedTeam Software, LLC.

Mobile Posse

Series C in 2012
Mobile Posse, Inc. is a company based in Arlington, Virginia, specializing in mobile content discovery solutions that empower wireless carriers and device manufacturers to enhance their mobile advertising strategies. Founded in 2005, Mobile Posse offers the Firstly Mobile content discovery platform, which provides users with engaging curated content seamlessly, eliminating the need for swipes or searches. This frictionless experience not only improves user engagement but also helps carriers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) increase their advertising revenues. The company also provides a customer relationship management (CRM) solution for direct outreach to customers and a web portal that transforms default home pages into profitable assets. Mobile Posse operates as a subsidiary of Digital Turbine Media, Inc. as of February 2020.

Poptip

Convertible Note in 2012
Poptip is a conversation analysis platform that helps brands and media fully understand public opinion in real-time and make decisions quickly based on that opinion. The platform simultaneously empowers the public’s voice and turns their opinions into actionable data. Poptip’s clients include L’Oreal, NBA, ESPN, NFL, Spotify, Budweiser and Yoplait. The New York-based company was founded in 2012 by Kelsey Falter. Poptip has raised $2.4 million to date in funding notably from Lerer Ventures, SoftBank Capital and RSE Ventures. For more information, please visit www.poptip.com.

Popdust

Series A in 2012
Founded in 2010 by Craig Marks, former top editor of Spin, Blender, and Billboard magazines, Popdust is an online platform dedicated to pop music culture. It connects fans with popular artists through voting competitions, revealing interviews, shareable content, and real-time news feeds. The company is headquartered in New York.

Moat

Series B in 2012
Moat, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in developing software-as-a-service analytics solutions for brand advertisers and publishers. Founded in 2007 and now a subsidiary of Oracle Corporation, Moat offers a range of tools designed to enhance advertising effectiveness. Its Moat Analytics platform provides insights into ad campaigns and website inventory, while Moat Pro delivers real-time ad intelligence, enabling users to visualize relationships between brands, publishers, and programmatic platforms. Additionally, Moat offers a search engine dedicated to display ads, allowing users to discover and explore advertisements from various brands. This comprehensive approach positions Moat as a key player in measuring and driving customer attention across digital marketing channels.

Kingfish Labs

Seed Round in 2012
Kingfish Labs, Inc. creates recommendation applications using Facebook data. The company provides Yoke, a match making application that uses Facebook data of people. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Scarsdale, New York. As of September 13, 2012, Kingfish Labs, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Contagious Media, LLC.

Poptip

Seed Round in 2012
Poptip is a conversation analysis platform that helps brands and media fully understand public opinion in real-time and make decisions quickly based on that opinion. The platform simultaneously empowers the public’s voice and turns their opinions into actionable data. Poptip’s clients include L’Oreal, NBA, ESPN, NFL, Spotify, Budweiser and Yoplait. The New York-based company was founded in 2012 by Kelsey Falter. Poptip has raised $2.4 million to date in funding notably from Lerer Ventures, SoftBank Capital and RSE Ventures. For more information, please visit www.poptip.com.

Bluefin Labs

Series B in 2012
Bluefin Labs is a social TV analytics company that specializes in providing solutions to brand advertisers, advertising agencies, and television networks. Founded in 2008 and based in Cambridge, MA, with an additional office in New York, NY, the company leverages advanced technology and data analytics to connect social media commentary with the television shows and commercials viewed by audiences. This ability allows clients to access and analyze data at scale, enhancing their understanding of viewer engagement and advertising effectiveness. Grounded in extensive research in cognitive science and machine learning from the MIT Media Lab, Bluefin Labs was acquired by Twitter in 2013.

BuzzFeed

Series C in 2012
BuzzFeed, Inc. is a tech-driven media company that specializes in delivering breaking news, original reporting, and entertainment content across various digital platforms. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in New York, BuzzFeed engages a global audience with its diverse offerings, which include articles, quizzes, videos, and lifestyle content through well-known brands such as Tasty. The company also emphasizes investigative journalism through BuzzFeed News and produces original content for multiple formats via BuzzFeed Studios. Additionally, BuzzFeed Commerce focuses on social commerce products, licensing, and strategic partnerships. With a reach of over 200 million users, BuzzFeed aims to create shareable content that resonates across the social web.

Techstars

Venture Round in 2011
Founded in 2006, Techstars is a global platform that supports and invests in early-stage technology companies. Through its mentorship-driven accelerator programs, seed investments, and venture capital fund, Techstars fosters innovation across various sectors worldwide.

CrowdTwist

Series A in 2011
Founded in 2009, CrowdTwist specializes in omni-channel loyalty marketing and data solutions. It offers customizable white-label platforms like CrowdTwist Complete, tools to extend spend-based loyalty programs (Enhance), program management engines (Control Center), and data analytics suites (Connect). Serving brands such as Pepsi and L'Oréal, CrowdTwist helps businesses understand customers better through its AI-driven platform.

WorkMarket

Series B in 2011
WorkMarket, Inc. is a company that specializes in providing a freelance management platform tailored for small to medium-sized businesses and enterprises. Founded in 2010 and based in New York, with an additional office in Toronto, WorkMarket enables organizations to efficiently manage their freelance workforce through a cloud-based solution. Its platform consolidates various aspects of freelance management, including organizing and vetting contractors, automating workflows, managing payments, and ensuring compliance. The company's offerings are applicable across multiple sectors such as technology services, retail, and marketing. By streamlining processes from onboarding to performance tracking, WorkMarket helps businesses enhance productivity and focus on growth rather than administrative tasks.

Spanfeller Media Group

Series B in 2011
Spanfeller Media Group, Inc. is a content-focused media company based in New York, founded in 2010. It operates notable online platforms, including The Daily Meal, which specializes in food-related content, and The Active Times, dedicated to sports and fitness. The company aims to revolutionize the creation, sharing, and monetization of premium content by leveraging its expertise in digital media. Spanfeller Media Group offers a range of services, including content creation, digital content aggregation, curation, and online advertising revenue generation. Additionally, the company is focused on launching new websites that cater to niche vertical content areas that lack dominant players in the market.

Jump Ramp

Series A in 2011
Jump Ramp Games, Inc., established in 2011 and headquartered in New York, specializes in developing mobile gaming applications. Its flagship product, Lucktastic, offers free mobile casual games with real-world rewards, including gift cards from major brands. The company generates revenue through online advertising, lead generation, and mobile video services within the app. With nearly 10 million installs in the U.S., Lucktastic consistently ranks among the top lifestyle apps on both Google Play and the Apple Store. Jump Ramp, now a subsidiary of MobilityWare, aims to expand its brand and grow a network of apps internationally, while fostering a fast-paced, innovative work environment.

Gilt Groupe

Series E in 2011
Gilt Groupe is an online retail platform based in New York City that specializes in luxury goods. It offers a wide selection of merchandise, including fashion for men, women, and children, as well as home decor and unique experiences in select cities. The company provides clothing, shoes, and accessories for men, and a diverse range of products for women, including handbags, jewelry, watches, health and beauty items, and maternity wear. For children, Gilt Groupe features clothing, toys, books, and home essentials, while its home category includes furniture, bedding, decor, and kitchen products. Founded in 2007 by Alexandra Wilkis Wilson, Alexis Maybank, and others, Gilt Groupe operates as a subsidiary of Hudson's Bay Company since February 2016, focusing on delivering an accessible and streamlined shopping experience for luxury lifestyle brands.

SocialFlow

Series A in 2011
SocialFlow, Inc. is a software company that specializes in social media distribution and monetization solutions tailored for publishers and media organizations. Founded in 2009 and based in New York, SocialFlow utilizes an advanced algorithm to optimize the timing, relevance, and audience targeting of social media posts. The platform identifies high-performing content for amplification through advertising and integrates these posts into platform-specific advertising formats. Furthermore, it establishes a feedback loop that analyzes audience responses, facilitating the development of new advertising opportunities that enhance client reach to segmented audiences. SocialFlow’s technologies enable publishers to distribute engaging content effectively while generating new revenue streams, and its client roster includes prominent organizations such as Condé Nast, The Associated Press, and CNN. The software supports tens of thousands of journalists globally in extending the reach and engagement of editorial content across various social platforms.

Popdust

Series A in 2011
Founded in 2010 by Craig Marks, former top editor of Spin, Blender, and Billboard magazines, Popdust is an online platform dedicated to pop music culture. It connects fans with popular artists through voting competitions, revealing interviews, shareable content, and real-time news feeds. The company is headquartered in New York.

Buddy Media

Series C in 2010
Buddy Media is a provider of social media marketing applications that enable companies to engage and expand their audiences on social networks. Favored by eight of the world's top ten global advertisers, Buddy Media offers a comprehensive social marketing suite designed to help brands foster meaningful connections with consumers throughout the customer journey. The platform features a scalable and secure architecture, along with data-driven insights that guide brands from initial contact to the point of purchase. Headquartered in New York City, Buddy Media also maintains additional offices in Asia, London, and San Francisco, underscoring its global reach in the social enterprise software market.

Spanfeller Media Group

Series A in 2010
Spanfeller Media Group, Inc. is a content-focused media company based in New York, founded in 2010. It operates notable online platforms, including The Daily Meal, which specializes in food-related content, and The Active Times, dedicated to sports and fitness. The company aims to revolutionize the creation, sharing, and monetization of premium content by leveraging its expertise in digital media. Spanfeller Media Group offers a range of services, including content creation, digital content aggregation, curation, and online advertising revenue generation. Additionally, the company is focused on launching new websites that cater to niche vertical content areas that lack dominant players in the market.

BuzzFeed

Series B in 2010
BuzzFeed, Inc. is a tech-driven media company that specializes in delivering breaking news, original reporting, and entertainment content across various digital platforms. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in New York, BuzzFeed engages a global audience with its diverse offerings, which include articles, quizzes, videos, and lifestyle content through well-known brands such as Tasty. The company also emphasizes investigative journalism through BuzzFeed News and produces original content for multiple formats via BuzzFeed Studios. Additionally, BuzzFeed Commerce focuses on social commerce products, licensing, and strategic partnerships. With a reach of over 200 million users, BuzzFeed aims to create shareable content that resonates across the social web.

Thumbplay

Series F in 2010
Thumbplay Ringtones, LLC, founded in 2004 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in mobile entertainment in the United States. The company offers a variety of products, including ringtones, wallpapers, games, and text-based services for mobile phones. Through its platform, Thumbplay.com, it provides licensed music, video, and games from major entertainment companies such as EMI, Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group, and Warner Music Group. In 2010, Thumbplay launched a cloud-based music service that allows users unlimited access to over 8 million songs from major record labels and independent artists. The service is accessible via mobile apps on BlackBerry and Android devices, as well as PCs and Macs, with plans to expand to iPhone users.

Betaworks

Series B in 2010
Founded in 2008, Betaworks is a New York-based company that invests in, accelerates, and builds early-stage technology companies. With a focus on frontier technologies like AI, machine learning, and web3, Betaworks supports entrepreneurs through mentorship, funding, and community building.

Thumbplay

Series F in 2009
Thumbplay Ringtones, LLC, founded in 2004 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in mobile entertainment in the United States. The company offers a variety of products, including ringtones, wallpapers, games, and text-based services for mobile phones. Through its platform, Thumbplay.com, it provides licensed music, video, and games from major entertainment companies such as EMI, Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group, and Warner Music Group. In 2010, Thumbplay launched a cloud-based music service that allows users unlimited access to over 8 million songs from major record labels and independent artists. The service is accessible via mobile apps on BlackBerry and Android devices, as well as PCs and Macs, with plans to expand to iPhone users.

BuzzFeed

Series A in 2008
BuzzFeed, Inc. is a tech-driven media company that specializes in delivering breaking news, original reporting, and entertainment content across various digital platforms. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in New York, BuzzFeed engages a global audience with its diverse offerings, which include articles, quizzes, videos, and lifestyle content through well-known brands such as Tasty. The company also emphasizes investigative journalism through BuzzFeed News and produces original content for multiple formats via BuzzFeed Studios. Additionally, BuzzFeed Commerce focuses on social commerce products, licensing, and strategic partnerships. With a reach of over 200 million users, BuzzFeed aims to create shareable content that resonates across the social web.

Buddy Media

Series B in 2008
Buddy Media is a provider of social media marketing applications that enable companies to engage and expand their audiences on social networks. Favored by eight of the world's top ten global advertisers, Buddy Media offers a comprehensive social marketing suite designed to help brands foster meaningful connections with consumers throughout the customer journey. The platform features a scalable and secure architecture, along with data-driven insights that guide brands from initial contact to the point of purchase. Headquartered in New York City, Buddy Media also maintains additional offices in Asia, London, and San Francisco, underscoring its global reach in the social enterprise software market.

Giant Realm

Series A in 2008
Giant Realm is a New York-based media company that operates a network of online publishing sites aimed at the young male demographic, specifically targeting males aged 18 to 34. The company focuses on creating content that resonates with this audience while also providing a vertical advertising network that connects advertisers with its user base. By leveraging a strategy similar to that of other online media networks, Giant Realm seeks to engage young men through relevant content and advertising, positioning itself as a key player in the digital media landscape.

Mobile Posse

Series B in 2007
Mobile Posse, Inc. is a company based in Arlington, Virginia, specializing in mobile content discovery solutions that empower wireless carriers and device manufacturers to enhance their mobile advertising strategies. Founded in 2005, Mobile Posse offers the Firstly Mobile content discovery platform, which provides users with engaging curated content seamlessly, eliminating the need for swipes or searches. This frictionless experience not only improves user engagement but also helps carriers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) increase their advertising revenues. The company also provides a customer relationship management (CRM) solution for direct outreach to customers and a web portal that transforms default home pages into profitable assets. Mobile Posse operates as a subsidiary of Digital Turbine Media, Inc. as of February 2020.

HuffPost

Series B in 2007
HuffPost is an online news provider and blog that covers politics, entertainment, style, world news, technology, and comedy, operating as a large online media network of contributors. The platform offers localized and international information on socio-economic, cultural, political, lifestyle, and entertainment topics, supported by photos and videos. Launched in 2005 and based in New York, HuffPost has grown into a widely read digital outlet and became the first commercially run United States digital media enterprise to win a Pulitzer Prize in 2012.

SERMO

Series C in 2007
Founded in 2005, SERMO is a global social network for physicians, providing an anonymous platform for authentic discussions on medicine and life. With nearly half a million verified members across 24 countries, SERMO facilitates medical crowdsourcing and knowledge sharing to advance healthcare. It generates revenue by offering institutions access to its physician community.

Thumbplay

Series D in 2007
Thumbplay Ringtones, LLC, founded in 2004 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in mobile entertainment in the United States. The company offers a variety of products, including ringtones, wallpapers, games, and text-based services for mobile phones. Through its platform, Thumbplay.com, it provides licensed music, video, and games from major entertainment companies such as EMI, Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group, and Warner Music Group. In 2010, Thumbplay launched a cloud-based music service that allows users unlimited access to over 8 million songs from major record labels and independent artists. The service is accessible via mobile apps on BlackBerry and Android devices, as well as PCs and Macs, with plans to expand to iPhone users.

SERMO

Series B in 2007
Founded in 2005, SERMO is a global social network for physicians, providing an anonymous platform for authentic discussions on medicine and life. With nearly half a million verified members across 24 countries, SERMO facilitates medical crowdsourcing and knowledge sharing to advance healthcare. It generates revenue by offering institutions access to its physician community.

Thumbplay

Series C in 2006
Thumbplay Ringtones, LLC, founded in 2004 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in mobile entertainment in the United States. The company offers a variety of products, including ringtones, wallpapers, games, and text-based services for mobile phones. Through its platform, Thumbplay.com, it provides licensed music, video, and games from major entertainment companies such as EMI, Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group, and Warner Music Group. In 2010, Thumbplay launched a cloud-based music service that allows users unlimited access to over 8 million songs from major record labels and independent artists. The service is accessible via mobile apps on BlackBerry and Android devices, as well as PCs and Macs, with plans to expand to iPhone users.

HuffPost

Series A in 2006
HuffPost is an online news provider and blog that covers politics, entertainment, style, world news, technology, and comedy, operating as a large online media network of contributors. The platform offers localized and international information on socio-economic, cultural, political, lifestyle, and entertainment topics, supported by photos and videos. Launched in 2005 and based in New York, HuffPost has grown into a widely read digital outlet and became the first commercially run United States digital media enterprise to win a Pulitzer Prize in 2012.
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