SoundBoard Venture Fund

SoundBoard Venture Fund is a venture capital and private equity firm based in Montclair, New Jersey, founded in 2011. It specializes in seed and early-stage investments, focusing on scalable, tech-enabled companies across various sectors. The firm is relatively industry agnostic but emphasizes agriculture, manufacturing, infrastructure, transportation, real estate, construction, food and beverage, education, and health care services, while excluding pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. Within the food and beverage sector, it targets specialty food retailers and wholesalers, and in education, it focuses on vocational and career training. SoundBoard Venture Fund primarily seeks investment opportunities within 150 miles of metropolitan New York City but may consider other regions. The firm prefers to act as a lead investor, bringing a collaborative approach to its investment process by engaging its investors in evaluating potential portfolio companies.

Jonathan Hakakian

Managing Partner and Founder

45 past transactions

Mattoboard

Seed Round in 2025
Mattoboard is a 3D design tool that facilitates the creation of online material palettes without the need for a physical library. It connects interior designers and material trade suppliers through an online virtual studio table, allowing users to design and save virtual sample boards in 3D. This platform enables designers to stay on trend while efficiently experimenting with various materials and designs.

ChargeItSpot

Venture Round in 2024
ChargeItSpot, LLC offers cell phone charging stations and kiosks across the United States and Canada. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the company provides free and secure charging solutions that enhance customer engagement in various locations, including retail stores, malls, casinos, stadiums, hospitals, and at events such as conferences and festivals. ChargeItSpot's stations are equipped with a touchscreen interface, secure locking capability, and customizable on-screen messages, as well as features for data tracking and reporting. These charging stations not only serve the practical need for device charging but are also designed to increase sales and customer traffic, making them a valuable asset for brands and retailers.

Otonomi

Seed Round in 2022
Otonomi operates a blockchain-enabled parametric platform that revolutionizes cargo insurance by converting traditional policies into efficient digital products. This innovative platform utilizes proprietary technologies such as data-activated triggers, smart contracts, and integrated digital wallets to significantly enhance the insurance process. Otonomi reduces claim resolution times from 45 days to just 45 minutes and lowers administrative costs by 75%. Additionally, its dynamic pricing and advanced risk scenario capabilities open new market opportunities while maximizing profitability. By improving the speed and transparency of the insurance claim process, Otonomi fosters greater trust among clients and helps insurance companies increase sales.

SunRay Scientific

Venture Round in 2022
SunRay Scientific LLC is a manufacturer of advanced materials based in Long Branch, New Jersey, specializing in conductive adhesives that facilitate the assembly of flexible electronics. Founded in 1998, the company provides innovative solutions, including conductive inks, epoxies, and encapsulants, designed to enhance flexible circuitry in next-generation wearable electronics and semiconductor packaging. SunRay Scientific caters to various industries, including healthcare, military defense, automotive, and consumer electronics, by enabling high throughput processes in flexible electronics assembly. The company generates revenue through material sales, licensing, and engineering services, contributing to the advancement of flexible hybrid and miniaturized electronics.

Haptic (WearWorks)

Seed Round in 2022
Haptic (WearWorks), a B2B SaaS company creating a universal language through touch. We have patented the haptic navigation technology, which made history. Haptic guided the first runner who is blind in the NYC Marathon with their HapticNav app. Haptic is redefining inclusive mobility. Our patented technology uses tactile communication to guide users through subtle vibrations, offering a seamless, screen-free, ears-free experience. This empowers all users—especially those with visual impairments—to navigate independently. Haptic is revolutionizing inclusive technology. Our patented HapticNav tool transforms how we navigate the world, offering a hands-free, eyes-free experience through the power of touch. It empowers thousands, especially those with visual impairments, to reclaim their independence and live screen-free.

VoiceScript

Seed Round in 2022
VoiceScript, Inc. specializes in providing legal technology and software solutions tailored for the court reporting and legal sectors. The company's offerings enable court reporting agencies to enhance the efficiency of their services while significantly lowering production costs and delivery times for certified legal transcripts. VoiceScript's software includes advanced features such as separate audio recording channels, optimized remote videoconferencing capabilities, and user-friendly reporter annotation tools. These functionalities allow digital reporters to produce rough draft transcripts immediately after proceedings and offer real-time streaming transcripts with readbacks and playback options. By collaborating with VoiceScript, court reporting agencies can effectively scale their operations and improve profitability in a competitive landscape.

Fund That Flip

Series B in 2021
Fund That Flip, Inc. operates an online investment platform focused on short-term residential real estate redevelopment projects. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Cleveland, the company sources and underwrites various redevelopment initiatives, allowing accredited investors to invest in borrower-dependent notes associated with each project. Fund That Flip provides short-term loans to real estate redevelopers who acquire and renovate residential properties, ultimately aiming to restore communities across the United States. The platform connects experienced redevelopers with a diverse base of institutional and individual investors, facilitating passive wealth generation in the residential rehab loan market. The company has been recognized for its rapid growth, ranking on the 2019 Inc. 500 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the nation.

Haptic (WearWorks)

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Haptic (WearWorks), a B2B SaaS company creating a universal language through touch. We have patented the haptic navigation technology, which made history. Haptic guided the first runner who is blind in the NYC Marathon with their HapticNav app. Haptic is redefining inclusive mobility. Our patented technology uses tactile communication to guide users through subtle vibrations, offering a seamless, screen-free, ears-free experience. This empowers all users—especially those with visual impairments—to navigate independently. Haptic is revolutionizing inclusive technology. Our patented HapticNav tool transforms how we navigate the world, offering a hands-free, eyes-free experience through the power of touch. It empowers thousands, especially those with visual impairments, to reclaim their independence and live screen-free.

Fund That Flip

Series B in 2021
Fund That Flip, Inc. operates an online investment platform focused on short-term residential real estate redevelopment projects. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Cleveland, the company sources and underwrites various redevelopment initiatives, allowing accredited investors to invest in borrower-dependent notes associated with each project. Fund That Flip provides short-term loans to real estate redevelopers who acquire and renovate residential properties, ultimately aiming to restore communities across the United States. The platform connects experienced redevelopers with a diverse base of institutional and individual investors, facilitating passive wealth generation in the residential rehab loan market. The company has been recognized for its rapid growth, ranking on the 2019 Inc. 500 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the nation.

Otonomi

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Otonomi operates a blockchain-enabled parametric platform that revolutionizes cargo insurance by converting traditional policies into efficient digital products. This innovative platform utilizes proprietary technologies such as data-activated triggers, smart contracts, and integrated digital wallets to significantly enhance the insurance process. Otonomi reduces claim resolution times from 45 days to just 45 minutes and lowers administrative costs by 75%. Additionally, its dynamic pricing and advanced risk scenario capabilities open new market opportunities while maximizing profitability. By improving the speed and transparency of the insurance claim process, Otonomi fosters greater trust among clients and helps insurance companies increase sales.

Bixby

Funding Round in 2019
Bixby is a real estate technology company established in 2016 that aims to enhance the quality of life in both residential and commercial properties. The company provides a building amenity platform that streamlines various operational aspects for property owners and managers, allowing them to automate and organize services such as communication, maintenance, and payment collection through a single digital interface. By facilitating a more connected, efficient, and sustainable experience for building occupants, Bixby seeks to improve comfort and convenience in urban environments. Its technology is currently utilized in over 2,000 properties across the United States and Canada, reflecting its commitment to redefining interactions with physical spaces.

Proteus Motion

Seed Round in 2019
Proteus Motion Inc. is a sports and health technology company that specializes in developing hardware and analytics software for the rehabilitation and training of athletes and patients. The company's flagship product, the Proteus system, is a three-dimensional resistance training platform that allows users to perform real-life sport movements, such as golf swings. This system not only stimulates the neuromuscular system but also protects joints and ligaments while promoting optimal movement patterns. Coupled with a comprehensive software platform, it provides training programs, a movement library, and analytics that help predict sports performance, track progress, and offer personalized insights. The company caters to a diverse clientele, including athletes, coaches, trainers, and physical therapists. Founded in 2016 and based in Long Island City, New York, Proteus Motion was previously known as Boston Biomotion Inc.

Enertiv

Seed Round in 2019
Enertiv, Inc. is a digital energy company based in New York that specializes in energy efficiency solutions for the real estate sector and related markets. Founded in 2011, the company focuses on optimizing building operations by transforming data into actionable insights. Enertiv's platform collects and analyzes data from various sources, supplemented by IoT devices, to monitor critical equipment, tenant spaces, and indoor environmental conditions. This comprehensive approach allows property owners and operators to identify inefficiencies and reduce waste in their operating expenses. By streamlining operations and enhancing performance, Enertiv empowers its clients to make informed, data-driven decisions that enhance asset value and improve tenant health.

Lingrove

Funding Round in 2018
Lingrove, LLC is a manufacturer of bio-composite materials based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2014. The company specializes in high-performance natural fiber composites made from plant-based materials, utilizing a proprietary process to create products that mimic the appearance and properties of wood. Its flagship product, Ekoa, combines flax linen fibers with resin derived from industrial waste, and is primarily used in the production of musical instruments, as well as in the furniture, transportation, and construction industries. Lingrove aims to address the challenges posed by diminishing wood supplies and seeks to reduce deforestation and the carbon footprint associated with the built environment by offering sustainable, carbon-negative alternatives.

RoadBotics by Michelin

Seed Round in 2018
RoadBotics by Michelin specializes in advanced computer vision technology to assess and monitor public infrastructure, particularly roads. The company automates image mapping and road evaluations, utilizing machine vision and machine learning to quickly identify road issues on a large scale. Its web-based platform generates interactive maps and unbiased ratings, allowing governments and communities to make informed, data-driven decisions about their infrastructure assets. This approach not only streamlines the road assessment process but also helps municipalities effectively plan maintenance and save taxpayer resources. By providing practical tools for road condition evaluation, RoadBotics supports hundreds of communities globally in enhancing their public infrastructure management.

Bixby

Funding Round in 2018
Bixby is a real estate technology company established in 2016 that aims to enhance the quality of life in both residential and commercial properties. The company provides a building amenity platform that streamlines various operational aspects for property owners and managers, allowing them to automate and organize services such as communication, maintenance, and payment collection through a single digital interface. By facilitating a more connected, efficient, and sustainable experience for building occupants, Bixby seeks to improve comfort and convenience in urban environments. Its technology is currently utilized in over 2,000 properties across the United States and Canada, reflecting its commitment to redefining interactions with physical spaces.

ChargeItSpot

Funding Round in 2018
ChargeItSpot, LLC offers cell phone charging stations and kiosks across the United States and Canada. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the company provides free and secure charging solutions that enhance customer engagement in various locations, including retail stores, malls, casinos, stadiums, hospitals, and at events such as conferences and festivals. ChargeItSpot's stations are equipped with a touchscreen interface, secure locking capability, and customizable on-screen messages, as well as features for data tracking and reporting. These charging stations not only serve the practical need for device charging but are also designed to increase sales and customer traffic, making them a valuable asset for brands and retailers.

Bespoke Post

Venture Round in 2018
Bespoke Post is a subscription-based service that delivers curated lifestyle products to modern customers, primarily targeting men. Each month, subscribers receive a themed box containing a selection of limited edition items related to style, grooming, food, drink, and gear. The service allows customers to customize their selections by adjusting colors and sizes, adding extra products, or opting out of a box at no cost. Bespoke Post aims to enhance daily life by providing high-quality goods that align with individual interests. In addition to the subscription boxes, the company offers a shop with a variety of standalone products. The business emphasizes customer satisfaction with features like free shipping and easy returns.

Smallhold

Seed Round in 2018
Smallhold, Inc. is a farming technology company based in Brooklyn, New York, specializing in the cultivation of mushrooms through innovative, climate-controlled mini farms. Established in 2017, the company employs automated and modular growing systems that are remotely managed and available on a subscription basis. This technology allows food industry professionals, such as restaurants and grocery stores, to produce a consistent and reliable supply of local mushrooms tailored to their specific needs, regardless of external climatic conditions or market fluctuations. By leveraging advanced data analytics, Smallhold develops precise climate recipes to optimize mushroom growth, ultimately shortening the supply chain and enhancing the accessibility of fresh produce.

SportAD

Seed Round in 2018
SportAD is a developer of innovative gaming solutions tailored for the global betting and fantasy sports markets. Founded by experts from the iGaming and digital media industries, the company specializes in creating engaging player-versus-player matchups featuring star athletes across various sports. Their platform offers a range of daily fantasy sports games that appeal to both casual and experienced players. SportAD's games enable users to select athletes and wager on their performance, enhancing the excitement of pre-match and in-game betting. The platform is designed to provide a higher win ratio and ensures greater integrity and protections compared to traditional fantasy sports operators, catering to the risk management and market-making needs inherent in sports analytics.

DocFlight

Seed Round in 2018
DocFlight is a telemedicine company that connects patients, particularly from China, with top doctors in the United States. Founded in 2016 and based in New York, the platform facilitates virtual consultations, allowing users to speak with physicians and receive expert opinions on their medical records. In addition to video consultations, DocFlight offers services such as the translation of medical records and triage by a physician case manager. Patients can also obtain written medical reports that include summaries, confirmed diagnoses, treatment recommendations, and actionable steps. With the global telemedicine market projected to double in the next five years, DocFlight aims to enhance access to quality healthcare for patients seeking specialized medical advice.

Routier

Seed Round in 2018
Routier Ltd. is a technology company based in Tel Aviv, Israel, that offers a web-based platform aimed at enhancing customer engagement and revenue generation for businesses, particularly in the hospitality sector. Founded in 2013, Routier provides tools that enable real-time interaction between businesses and their customers through Wi-Fi networks. Its platform allows hospitality providers to collect guest feedback, monitor property performance, and deliver targeted promotions without requiring customers to download additional applications. Routier's Unified Performance Index serves as a benchmarking tool for hotels to assess operational and marketing effectiveness. The company’s solutions facilitate seamless communication, automate guest engagement processes, and provide analytics that empower staff to respond promptly to guest needs, ultimately improving guest satisfaction and loyalty. By enabling businesses to gain insights during a guest's stay, Routier helps them proactively address issues and enhance overall service quality.

Proteus Motion

Seed Round in 2018
Proteus Motion Inc. is a sports and health technology company that specializes in developing hardware and analytics software for the rehabilitation and training of athletes and patients. The company's flagship product, the Proteus system, is a three-dimensional resistance training platform that allows users to perform real-life sport movements, such as golf swings. This system not only stimulates the neuromuscular system but also protects joints and ligaments while promoting optimal movement patterns. Coupled with a comprehensive software platform, it provides training programs, a movement library, and analytics that help predict sports performance, track progress, and offer personalized insights. The company caters to a diverse clientele, including athletes, coaches, trainers, and physical therapists. Founded in 2016 and based in Long Island City, New York, Proteus Motion was previously known as Boston Biomotion Inc.

Bixby

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Bixby is a real estate technology company established in 2016 that aims to enhance the quality of life in both residential and commercial properties. The company provides a building amenity platform that streamlines various operational aspects for property owners and managers, allowing them to automate and organize services such as communication, maintenance, and payment collection through a single digital interface. By facilitating a more connected, efficient, and sustainable experience for building occupants, Bixby seeks to improve comfort and convenience in urban environments. Its technology is currently utilized in over 2,000 properties across the United States and Canada, reflecting its commitment to redefining interactions with physical spaces.

Social Bicycles

Series A in 2017
Social Bicycles Inc., operating under the name JUMP Bikes, specializes in developing an online platform and software that facilitates bike-sharing services. This technology allows users to locate and reserve bikes through web and mobile applications, as well as directly from the bikes themselves. The company caters to a variety of clients, including residential properties, municipalities, universities, and corporate campuses, both in the United States and internationally. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, Social Bicycles has established a global presence. As of April 2018, it operates as a subsidiary of Uber Technologies.

Tassl

Series A in 2017
Tassl offers a cloud-based engagement analytics platform designed to enhance network engagement for universities, alumni, students, volunteers, and other contributors. The platform serves as a comprehensive solution for managing events, activities, and communications while capturing engagement metrics that yield valuable insights. It is tailored to meet the complex needs of higher education institutions, non-profits, and professional networks, providing a centralized management tool to support their ecosystems. Additionally, Tassl includes support tools for local volunteers, offering insights at the community level, and features a mobile app that allows constituents easy access to the network. Overall, Tassl aims to streamline engagement strategies, automate workflows, and effectively centralize data for its clients.

Wellinks

Seed Round in 2016
Wellinks, Inc., based in New Haven, Connecticut, specializes in wearable health technology aimed at improving clinical outcomes. Initially founded as 109 Design LLC in 2014, the company develops innovative devices for managing conditions such as scoliosis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Wellinks offers a smart strap that enables patients, parents, and healthcare providers to monitor the duration and fit of scoliosis braces, thereby preventing the need for surgeries. The technology provides real-time data and feedback, empowering users to make informed decisions about their treatment. Additionally, Wellinks focuses on individualized care for COPD patients, offering digital health systems that support remote monitoring and management of respiratory conditions, enhancing patient engagement and health outcomes. The company operates as a subsidiary of Convexity Scientific Inc.

ChargeItSpot

Series A in 2016
ChargeItSpot, LLC offers cell phone charging stations and kiosks across the United States and Canada. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the company provides free and secure charging solutions that enhance customer engagement in various locations, including retail stores, malls, casinos, stadiums, hospitals, and at events such as conferences and festivals. ChargeItSpot's stations are equipped with a touchscreen interface, secure locking capability, and customizable on-screen messages, as well as features for data tracking and reporting. These charging stations not only serve the practical need for device charging but are also designed to increase sales and customer traffic, making them a valuable asset for brands and retailers.

ThermoAura

Seed Round in 2016
ThermoAura, Inc. is a nanotechnology and energy start-up founded in 2011, located in Rensselaer, New York. The company specializes in designing, producing, and marketing nanocrystalline thermoelectric wafers for device manufacturers. With a focus on leveraging nanotechnology and thermoelectrics, ThermoAura aims to tackle global environmental issues and contribute to solutions for energy challenges.

Fischer Block

Seed Round in 2016
Fischer Block, Inc. is a technology company focused on enhancing the electrical power industry through advanced high-speed sensor solutions embedded within the electrical grid. Established in 2013 and based in Royersford, Pennsylvania, the company offers the ASAP Grid Sensor Analytics System, which simplifies the installation and maintenance of extensive sensor networks. This system provides critical functionalities such as fault detection, substation monitoring, and power quality analysis while also addressing cybersecurity threats. Fischer Block's innovative approach allows for rapid installation without the need for new wiring, significantly reducing costs and installation times compared to traditional methods. The company's technology is applicable not only in the energy sector but also in transportation, manufacturing, mining, and chemical processing industries, positioning it as a leader in the Industrial Internet of Things.

Fund That Flip

Seed Round in 2016
Fund That Flip, Inc. operates an online investment platform focused on short-term residential real estate redevelopment projects. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Cleveland, the company sources and underwrites various redevelopment initiatives, allowing accredited investors to invest in borrower-dependent notes associated with each project. Fund That Flip provides short-term loans to real estate redevelopers who acquire and renovate residential properties, ultimately aiming to restore communities across the United States. The platform connects experienced redevelopers with a diverse base of institutional and individual investors, facilitating passive wealth generation in the residential rehab loan market. The company has been recognized for its rapid growth, ranking on the 2019 Inc. 500 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the nation.

ChargeItSpot

Series A in 2015
ChargeItSpot, LLC offers cell phone charging stations and kiosks across the United States and Canada. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the company provides free and secure charging solutions that enhance customer engagement in various locations, including retail stores, malls, casinos, stadiums, hospitals, and at events such as conferences and festivals. ChargeItSpot's stations are equipped with a touchscreen interface, secure locking capability, and customizable on-screen messages, as well as features for data tracking and reporting. These charging stations not only serve the practical need for device charging but are also designed to increase sales and customer traffic, making them a valuable asset for brands and retailers.

Lingo Live

Seed Round in 2015
Lingo Live is a New York-based company that operates an online platform focused on language learning and communication coaching. It provides personalized, one-on-one coaching through videoconferencing, connecting learners with professional teachers and accredited tutors. The platform targets employees in technology companies, offering training that enhances English language skills and supports career advancement. Lingo Live's programs also empower leaders to develop essential communication abilities, such as managing difficult conversations and effective writing. The company utilizes an online assessment tool to track learner progress and identifies areas for improvement, ensuring that coaching is tailored to meet specific organizational needs. By assigning actionable steps after each session, Lingo Live promotes accountability, enabling employees to apply their new skills in real-world scenarios.

Standard Analytics

Seed Round in 2015
Standard Analytics is a content management system designed specifically for academic publishing, enabling publishers to incorporate raw data and code in native formats. This approach not only reduces costs for publishers but also enhances the peer review process and search capabilities. The company focuses on improving the accessibility and reproducibility of scientific research by developing an API that allows both humans and machines to reuse, quote, share, and reproduce scientific findings. By integrating principles from software development, such as dependency management and continuous integration, along with semantic web technologies, Standard Analytics offers a novel framework for publishing and sharing scientific knowledge. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, the company aims to transform how science is published and communicated, facilitating a new mode of argumentation grounded in quantitative evidence.

Kinetic

Pre Seed Round in 2015
Kinetic, Inc. is a company that develops and manufactures wearable devices aimed at reducing workplace injuries for industrial workers. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, Kinetic offers a product known as Reflex, which attaches to a worker's belt and monitors activities that may pose a risk of injury, such as unsafe postures, jumping off vehicles, and slips and falls. The device utilizes analytics to provide reminders and notifications to workers when high-risk motions are detected, thereby promoting safety in environments like construction sites, warehouses, and factories. Additionally, Reflex can function as a sensor for detecting COVID-19 exposure, enhancing workplace health measures. Kinetic combines its wearable technology with cloud-based software to effectively address injury prevention in the industrial workforce.

Pcb:Ng

Seed Round in 2015
PCB:NG specializes in software-optimized electronics manufacturing services, catering to clients who need custom-assembled electronic devices. Founded in 2014 and located in Brooklyn, New York, the company allows customers to upload their electronic device designs, facilitating the production of tailored hardware solutions. Its services are aimed at a wide range of clients, from hardware startups to established companies, enabling them to achieve efficient and timely production of their unique electronic products.

Veramarx

Seed Round in 2015
Veramarx Inc. specializes in the development of diagnostic tests for Lyme disease, focusing on early-stage detection, which is crucial for effective treatment. Founded in 2012 and located in Aurora, Colorado, the company offers the VMX-LD test, a molecular diagnostic that analyzes multiple biomarkers associated with Lyme disease infection. This test stands out as the only accurate diagnostic available for early-stage Lyme disease, achieving a sensitivity of 92% during this critical period when 75% of patients seek medical attention. In addition, it boasts a 99% negative predictive value, making it a reliable tool for ruling out the disease. Veramarx aims to address the inadequacies of current diagnostic methods, which often miss over 60% of early-stage cases, thereby contributing significantly to public health efforts against one of the fastest-growing infectious diseases in the United States and Western Europe.

Bluum

Seed Round in 2014
Bluum is a subscription-based service that offers monthly boxes curated specifically for mothers and their babies. The company focuses on providing products that cater to the needs of parents from pregnancy through the preschool years. Each box contains a selection of items designed to enhance the experience of raising young children, aiming to make life easier, more convenient, and enjoyable for families. Through its platform, Bluum supports parents by delivering a variety of essential goods, thereby simplifying the shopping process and enhancing the early parenting journey.

Empire Robotics

Convertible Note in 2014
Empire Robotics, Inc., founded in 2012 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in advanced robotic technology, particularly flexible end-effectors that utilize the jamming phase transition of granular materials. The company's team comprises experts in soft robotics, materials science, and automation engineering, allowing them to serve a variety of sectors, including agile manufacturing, collaborative robotics, prosthetics, and mobile military applications. Empire Robotics develops products that facilitate secure grasping and manipulation of diverse objects, utilizing simple and cost-effective tools, thus enhancing efficiency across multiple technological fields.

LuxTech

Venture Round in 2014
LUXTECH, LLC is a Philadelphia-based company that specializes in designing, engineering, and manufacturing LED module solutions for lighting fixture manufacturers. Established in 2012, the company focuses on specification-grade LED modules, which include a range of products such as LINEAR Dynamic White, COB Warm Dim, and FLEX LED modules. LUXTECH caters to various industries, including entertainment, education, healthcare, and cultural sectors, by providing modules that support human-centric architectural lighting applications. The company assists original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in rapidly developing reliable, energy-efficient LED fixtures to meet market demands. With a commitment to innovation and efficiency, LUXTECH also offers custom designs and consultation services, enabling partners to retrofit existing fixtures or create new ones. Their products are designed for diverse applications such as troffers, downlights, and outdoor lighting, featuring long lifetimes and low energy consumption. LUXTECH’s LED modules are built using high-quality components, backed by a five-year warranty, ensuring reliability and performance in the lighting industry.

Jump Bikes

Venture Round in 2013
Jump Bikes operates a dockless bike-sharing network that enhances personal mobility through innovative technology. Founded in 2010, the company has developed both hardware and software solutions aimed at making urban transportation more efficient and enjoyable. Jump Bikes features pedal-assist and electric bikes equipped with integrated GPS and payment systems, allowing users to easily locate and unlock bikes via a mobile app. The company has deployed over 15,000 bikes across 40 markets and has facilitated more than 5 million rides since its inception. With a commitment to improving urban mobility, Jump Bikes continues to shape the future of bike-sharing systems.

Thinkster Math

Seed Round in 2013
Thinkster is a tablet-based math learning program that combines world-class curriculum with personalization from real, experienced teachers and groundbreaking artificial intelligence.

HigherNext

Series A in 2012
HigherNext is a testing platform that specializes in academic assessments and professional certifications. Acquired by ProctorU in 2014, the company offers innovative solutions for test administration, online proctoring, and certification. Its flagship product is a standardized business skills exam designed to help entry-level job applicants demonstrate their competencies in key business areas in a consistent and measurable manner. Additionally, HigherNext provides a certified business laureate program that allows college students and recent graduates to validate their business skills, enhancing their employability in a competitive job market. This approach helps employers and recruitment firms improve their hiring processes by focusing on candidates' skills rather than their educational backgrounds.

TableSafe

Series A in 2011
TableSafe, Inc. is a technology company based in Kirkland, Washington, specializing in secure payment solutions for the hospitality industry. The company develops RAIL, a patented "pay at the table" device designed to enhance the dining experience while preventing credit and debit card information theft. RAIL wirelessly communicates with point of sale systems and facilitates EMV acceptance, guest engagement, and various customer service features such as bill splitting and feedback collection. Additionally, TableSafe offers the RAIL Charging Station, which employs inductive charging for convenience. Founded in 2010 and originally named Viableware, Inc., TableSafe aims to improve operational efficiency in full-service restaurants, resorts, and hotels, helping clients enhance customer loyalty and streamline payment processes.

CooCoo

Series A in 2011
CooCoo SMS, Inc. is a technology company based in Huntington, New York, founded in 2010. It offers real-time transit information and e-ticketing services to commuters in the United States. Users can send a text message with their station-to-station travel requests to receive accurate schedules quickly, covering transit systems such as the Long Island Rail Road, Metro North, NJ Transit, PATH, and Boston's MBTA. In addition to its text messaging service, CooCoo provides mobile applications for both iPhone and Android, enhancing accessibility for users seeking up-to-date transit information. The company continues to expand its services to include additional cities.
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