Spark Capital, established in 2005, is a venture capital firm headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in San Francisco and New York. The company invests across various stages and sectors, with a focus on internet, mobile, and technology-driven businesses. Notable investments include Twitter, Discord, and Oculus. Spark Capital typically invests between $0.5 million to $30 million, seeking board seats in its portfolio companies.
Blackbird Labs is a web3 hospitality technology platform founded in 2022 by Ben Leventhal and based in New York, United States. The company focuses on directly connecting restaurants with their customers through loyalty and membership services. By leveraging innovative software solutions, Blackbird Labs aims to enhance the dining experience, facilitating meaningful and ongoing interactions between restaurants and their guests. The platform is designed to transform how hospitality businesses engage with their clientele, ultimately elevating customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Steam
Seed Round in 2024
Stream automates the most common adjuster tasks for workers' compensation claims adjudication. Headquartered in New York, NY.
Teamshares
Series D in 2023
Teamshares Inc. is an employee ownership platform based in Brooklyn, New York, that focuses on facilitating the transition of small businesses to employee ownership. Established in 2019, the company aims to create new wealth for employees through stock ownership, targeting the acquisition of traditional small businesses from retiring owners. Teamshares strives to make these businesses 80% employee-owned within 20 years, while ensuring they maintain their independence and work culture. The company provides new leadership, financial education, equity management software, and various financial products to support these transitions. With 84 companies acquired to date, Teamshares has established itself as a leader in the small business employee ownership market, helping to secure the legacies of entrepreneurs while enhancing the financial well-being of their employees.
Wesper
Series A in 2022
Wesper, formerly known as Tatch Inc., is a company that specializes in the development of a wireless sleep diagnostic patch designed to enhance sleep medicine. Incorporated in 2017 and based in New York, the company utilizes advanced flexible electronics, machine learning, and wearable technology to provide comprehensive sleep analysis in a comfortable setting. The patch monitors various physiological parameters, including respiratory effort, oxygen levels, heart rate, body position, movement, and snoring. This technology allows for the diagnosis of sleep disorders such as sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, and insomnia, enabling both patients and healthcare providers to gain valuable insights into sleep quality and health.
Capitolis
Series D in 2022
Capitolis Inc. is a financial technology company that provides an online software-as-a-service platform designed for banks and financial institutions. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in London and Tel Aviv, Capitolis focuses on enhancing the efficiency and safety of capital markets. Its platform allows financial institutions to optimize their balance sheets and improve liquidity by facilitating the rapid sourcing of capital for trades from other institutions with substantial balance sheets. By connecting global banks with institutional investors, Capitolis enables access to diversified capital and investment opportunities, ultimately transforming the efficiency of market participants and supporting their growth objectives.
Fireblocks
Series E in 2021
Fireblocks Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in blockchain-based security solutions for digital asset management. Its platform is designed to securely transfer digital assets between exchanges, wallets, custodians, and counterparties, catering primarily to financial institutions such as banks, fintech companies, and hedge funds. The company employs advanced technologies, including a patent-pending chip isolation security and model predictive control (MPC), to enhance the security of assets in transit. Fireblocks enables its clients to manage and streamline their digital asset operations effectively, ensuring the protection of funds while facilitating their movement across various platforms. Additionally, Fireblocks has an operational presence in Tel Aviv, Israel.
Chronosphere
Series C in 2021
Chronosphere, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing an open-source metrics data platform known as M3. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in New York, the company has additional offices in Seattle, Vilnius, and Warsaw. Chronosphere's platform provides comprehensive monitoring solutions for infrastructure, applications, and business metrics, enabling organizations to manage the complexities of cloud-native environments. By offering tools that help DevOps teams quickly identify and resolve issues across various layers of the technology stack, Chronosphere enhances operational reliability and supports data-driven decision-making. The platform is utilized by prominent brands to improve developer productivity, control costs, and enhance customer satisfaction.
Studs
Series B in 2021
Studs is a piercing studio established in 2019 by Anna Harman and Lisa Bubbers, based in New York, United States. The business caters to a conscious millennial and Gen-Z demographic, offering both online and offline retail experiences. Studs focuses on modernizing the traditional mall piercing experience by providing safe and healthy ear piercing services. The company prioritizes customer experience through its omnichannel operations, ensuring that clients receive high-quality service in a welcoming environment.
Fireblocks
Series D in 2021
Fireblocks Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in blockchain-based security solutions for digital asset management. Its platform is designed to securely transfer digital assets between exchanges, wallets, custodians, and counterparties, catering primarily to financial institutions such as banks, fintech companies, and hedge funds. The company employs advanced technologies, including a patent-pending chip isolation security and model predictive control (MPC), to enhance the security of assets in transit. Fireblocks enables its clients to manage and streamline their digital asset operations effectively, ensuring the protection of funds while facilitating their movement across various platforms. Additionally, Fireblocks has an operational presence in Tel Aviv, Israel.
Mark43
Series E in 2021
Mark43, Inc. specializes in developing innovative software solutions for law enforcement agencies. Its primary offerings include the Mark43 Records Management System (RMS), which facilitates data collection and management, and the Mark43 Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) system, a cloud-based solution designed for emergency response. These platforms enable law enforcement officials to efficiently gather, manage, analyze, and share critical information, including criminal profiles and activity updates. By linking to federal, state, and local databases, Mark43's software enhances decision-making and resource allocation through advanced analytics tools that provide valuable insights into crime patterns and hotspots. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, Mark43 aims to improve public safety and community well-being by leveraging cutting-edge technology in law enforcement.
Capitolis
Series C in 2021
Capitolis Inc. is a financial technology company that provides an online software-as-a-service platform designed for banks and financial institutions. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in London and Tel Aviv, Capitolis focuses on enhancing the efficiency and safety of capital markets. Its platform allows financial institutions to optimize their balance sheets and improve liquidity by facilitating the rapid sourcing of capital for trades from other institutions with substantial balance sheets. By connecting global banks with institutional investors, Capitolis enables access to diversified capital and investment opportunities, ultimately transforming the efficiency of market participants and supporting their growth objectives.
Alfred
Series C in 2020
Founded in 2014 by Marcela Sapone and Jessica Beck, Alfred is the largest and most advanced residential management platform. Since its inception, Alfred has focused on providing a resident-first experience. With an unparalleled knowledge of what residents want and technology that boosts income and efficiency for owners and operators, Alfred provides a single stop that elevates the rental ecosystem for all involved. Named by Fast Company as one of the Top 50 Most Innovative Companies, Alfred’s AOS technology drives lower operating costs and higher returns for property owners and operators. Through strategic partnerships with international real-estate owners and operators such as Hines, Related, RXR, Greystar, Invesco, Brookfield and J.P. Morgan, With RKW, Alfred’s portfolio now extends to more than 300,000 residents in 44 cities across the U.S. and Canada and has planned expansions in Europe, Israel and Asia.
Wesper
Seed Round in 2020
Wesper, formerly known as Tatch Inc., is a company that specializes in the development of a wireless sleep diagnostic patch designed to enhance sleep medicine. Incorporated in 2017 and based in New York, the company utilizes advanced flexible electronics, machine learning, and wearable technology to provide comprehensive sleep analysis in a comfortable setting. The patch monitors various physiological parameters, including respiratory effort, oxygen levels, heart rate, body position, movement, and snoring. This technology allows for the diagnosis of sleep disorders such as sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, and insomnia, enabling both patients and healthcare providers to gain valuable insights into sleep quality and health.
Nylas
Series B in 2020
Nylas Inc., established in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, develops a communications platform-as-a-service (CPaaS) that facilitates seamless connectivity between applications and email, calendar, and contact services. The company's flagship product, Nylas, enables businesses worldwide to automate manual tasks, create personalized experiences, and gain insights from communication data. It offers bi-directional sync with major providers like Gmail, Outlook.com, Microsoft Exchange, Office 365, and IMAP, supporting embedded calendar features and recurring events. Nylas operates additional locations in New York and Denver.
Catalyst Software
Series B in 2020
Catalyst Software Corporation, now part of Totango, specializes in developing a customer success platform designed to enhance the customer experience and reduce churn for businesses. Its Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform provides a range of tools, including analytics, insights, and workflow automation, which help organizations manage customer interactions effectively. Key features include product usage tracking, a task manager that consolidates various communications, and a review mode for logging customer interactions in Salesforce. The platform also offers comprehensive customer profiles, playbooks, campaigns, and account segmentation. By integrating with other SaaS services, Catalyst creates a unified dashboard that facilitates customer satisfaction measurement and business growth. Incorporated in 2016 and headquartered in New York, Catalyst aims to empower teams to identify and leverage opportunities for expansion and upselling, ultimately driving recurring revenue growth.
LOLA
Venture Round in 2020
LOLA is a New York-based company that offers a subscription service for feminine care essentials, focusing on providing safe and comfortable products for women's reproductive health. Founded in 2014, LOLA aims to be a lifelong brand for women, delivering transparency and honesty in its offerings. The company specializes in organic cotton tampons, eco-friendly pads, and sexual wellness products made with natural ingredients, ensuring they are free of toxins and dyes. By partnering with gynecologists and health experts, LOLA also seeks to provide reliable resources and education on reproductive health, empowering women with both high-quality products and trustworthy information.
Justworks
Series E in 2020
Justworks, Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2012 that offers a comprehensive software platform designed to simplify payroll, benefits, human resources, and compliance for small and medium-sized businesses. By serving as a professional employer organization, Justworks enables businesses to bundle essential employment-related functions, allowing them to efficiently manage payroll, employee information, and compliance requirements. The platform also provides access to affordable health insurance and benefits, along with self-service capabilities for businesses to navigate workforce management confidently. Justworks enhances operational efficiency and cost savings through its cloud-based solutions, offering 24/7 support and expertise tailored for modern business needs.
Capitolis
Series B in 2019
Capitolis Inc. is a financial technology company that provides an online software-as-a-service platform designed for banks and financial institutions. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in London and Tel Aviv, Capitolis focuses on enhancing the efficiency and safety of capital markets. Its platform allows financial institutions to optimize their balance sheets and improve liquidity by facilitating the rapid sourcing of capital for trades from other institutions with substantial balance sheets. By connecting global banks with institutional investors, Capitolis enables access to diversified capital and investment opportunities, ultimately transforming the efficiency of market participants and supporting their growth objectives.
Homeis
Series A in 2019
Homeis Inc. is an online social network designed to connect local foreign-born communities, allowing members to share their culture, local knowledge, and experiences. Established in 2016 and based in New York, the platform aims to empower immigrants by providing a space where they can connect with others who share similar backgrounds and interests. Homeis offers dedicated mobile applications for both Android and iOS, facilitating access to community resources and support tailored to the unique needs of foreign-born individuals. By leveraging technology, Homeis seeks to transform these often invisible groups into visible, supportive communities, enhancing the sense of belonging for its users. The platform's mission is to create an inclusive environment that recognizes the complexities of identity for those who call multiple places home.
Signpost
Series D in 2019
Signpost, Inc. is a New York-based company that develops Mia, a customer relationship management and remarketing software designed to assist local businesses in enhancing their customer engagement. The platform automatically collects and analyzes consumer data from various touchpoints, including email, calls, and transactions, enabling businesses to create comprehensive customer records. Signpost's software facilitates a customer-centric approach by allowing brands to send personalized communications and promotions, thereby helping them to capture and convert leads effectively. Founded in 2009 and originally named Postabon, Inc., Signpost serves a diverse clientele of small and large local businesses, aiming to strengthen their customer base and increase revenue from existing clients.
Glossier
Series D in 2019
Glossier, Inc. is a direct-to-consumer beauty company that specializes in the manufacturing and sale of skincare, makeup, body, and fragrance products. Founded in 2010 and based in New York, the company emphasizes a unique shopping experience that combines content and community engagement. Glossier offers a diverse range of beauty products inspired by everyday women, including skincare lotions, body lotions, and foundation kits. The company operates an online platform that features beauty-related content such as interviews with models and makeup artists, as well as advice on various beauty topics. Glossier's products are available for purchase in the United States, Canada, Sweden, and the United Kingdom, and they also maintain a showroom in New York City.
CTRL-Labs
Venture Round in 2019
CTRL-Labs Corporation, founded in 2015 and based in New York City, specializes in developing non-invasive neural interface technology aimed at enhancing the interaction between humans and machines. The company's flagship product, the CTRL-kit, is a wireless wristband equipped with sensors that captures neural signals, allowing users to control digital devices through simple electronic pulses. This innovative platform is designed to support various applications in virtual reality, augmented reality, robotics, productivity, and clinical research. By providing developers with a software development kit (SDK) and application programming interface (API), CTRL-Labs enables the integration of neural control into their applications. The company's long-term vision focuses on fostering mass consumer adoption of neural interfaces, establishing a new standard for human-machine collaboration that transforms how users engage with technology.
Overtime
Series B in 2019
Overtime is a sports network aimed at the next generation of sports fans, based in New York City. The company is known for producing original, digital-first content that spans platforms such as YouTube, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok, focusing on short-form, highly engaging media. Overtime operates several innovative sports leagues, including Overtime Elite in basketball, Overtime Select, OT7 in football, and OTX in boxing, designed to connect athletes with fans globally. The company’s business model leverages various revenue streams, including sponsorships, brand partnerships, e-commerce, licensing, and media rights. With a community of over 90 million fans and followers, Overtime is positioned as a significant player in the evolving landscape of sports entertainment.
Braze
Series E in 2018
Braze, Inc. is a customer engagement platform that specializes in enhancing interactions between consumers and brands across various industries, including retail, media, financial services, and hospitality. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in New York, Braze provides a suite of mobile marketing automation and customer relationship management solutions. The platform integrates tools for engagement orchestration, campaign optimization, and cross-channel personalization, utilizing an AI engine called Sage AI to enhance functionality. Braze enables brands to create meaningful, context-driven conversations through various channels, ensuring relevant and timely interactions. The company has additional offices in Chicago, London, San Francisco, and Singapore, reflecting its global presence and commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences. Formerly known as Appboy, Braze rebranded in November 2017 to better align with its mission of fostering human connections between consumers and the brands they love.
Nylas
Series B in 2018
Nylas Inc., established in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, develops a communications platform-as-a-service (CPaaS) that facilitates seamless connectivity between applications and email, calendar, and contact services. The company's flagship product, Nylas, enables businesses worldwide to automate manual tasks, create personalized experiences, and gain insights from communication data. It offers bi-directional sync with major providers like Gmail, Outlook.com, Microsoft Exchange, Office 365, and IMAP, supporting embedded calendar features and recurring events. Nylas operates additional locations in New York and Denver.
LOLA
Series B in 2018
LOLA is a New York-based company that offers a subscription service for feminine care essentials, focusing on providing safe and comfortable products for women's reproductive health. Founded in 2014, LOLA aims to be a lifelong brand for women, delivering transparency and honesty in its offerings. The company specializes in organic cotton tampons, eco-friendly pads, and sexual wellness products made with natural ingredients, ensuring they are free of toxins and dyes. By partnering with gynecologists and health experts, LOLA also seeks to provide reliable resources and education on reproductive health, empowering women with both high-quality products and trustworthy information.
Alfred
Series B in 2018
Founded in 2014 by Marcela Sapone and Jessica Beck, Alfred is the largest and most advanced residential management platform. Since its inception, Alfred has focused on providing a resident-first experience. With an unparalleled knowledge of what residents want and technology that boosts income and efficiency for owners and operators, Alfred provides a single stop that elevates the rental ecosystem for all involved. Named by Fast Company as one of the Top 50 Most Innovative Companies, Alfred’s AOS technology drives lower operating costs and higher returns for property owners and operators. Through strategic partnerships with international real-estate owners and operators such as Hines, Related, RXR, Greystar, Invesco, Brookfield and J.P. Morgan, With RKW, Alfred’s portfolio now extends to more than 300,000 residents in 44 cities across the U.S. and Canada and has planned expansions in Europe, Israel and Asia.
CTRL-Labs
Series B in 2018
CTRL-Labs Corporation, founded in 2015 and based in New York City, specializes in developing non-invasive neural interface technology aimed at enhancing the interaction between humans and machines. The company's flagship product, the CTRL-kit, is a wireless wristband equipped with sensors that captures neural signals, allowing users to control digital devices through simple electronic pulses. This innovative platform is designed to support various applications in virtual reality, augmented reality, robotics, productivity, and clinical research. By providing developers with a software development kit (SDK) and application programming interface (API), CTRL-Labs enables the integration of neural control into their applications. The company's long-term vision focuses on fostering mass consumer adoption of neural interfaces, establishing a new standard for human-machine collaboration that transforms how users engage with technology.
Mark43
Series C in 2018
Mark43, Inc. specializes in developing innovative software solutions for law enforcement agencies. Its primary offerings include the Mark43 Records Management System (RMS), which facilitates data collection and management, and the Mark43 Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) system, a cloud-based solution designed for emergency response. These platforms enable law enforcement officials to efficiently gather, manage, analyze, and share critical information, including criminal profiles and activity updates. By linking to federal, state, and local databases, Mark43's software enhances decision-making and resource allocation through advanced analytics tools that provide valuable insights into crime patterns and hotspots. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, Mark43 aims to improve public safety and community well-being by leveraging cutting-edge technology in law enforcement.
Homeis
Seed Round in 2017
Homeis Inc. is an online social network designed to connect local foreign-born communities, allowing members to share their culture, local knowledge, and experiences. Established in 2016 and based in New York, the platform aims to empower immigrants by providing a space where they can connect with others who share similar backgrounds and interests. Homeis offers dedicated mobile applications for both Android and iOS, facilitating access to community resources and support tailored to the unique needs of foreign-born individuals. By leveraging technology, Homeis seeks to transform these often invisible groups into visible, supportive communities, enhancing the sense of belonging for its users. The platform's mission is to create an inclusive environment that recognizes the complexities of identity for those who call multiple places home.
CTRL-Labs
Series A in 2017
CTRL-Labs Corporation, founded in 2015 and based in New York City, specializes in developing non-invasive neural interface technology aimed at enhancing the interaction between humans and machines. The company's flagship product, the CTRL-kit, is a wireless wristband equipped with sensors that captures neural signals, allowing users to control digital devices through simple electronic pulses. This innovative platform is designed to support various applications in virtual reality, augmented reality, robotics, productivity, and clinical research. By providing developers with a software development kit (SDK) and application programming interface (API), CTRL-Labs enables the integration of neural control into their applications. The company's long-term vision focuses on fostering mass consumer adoption of neural interfaces, establishing a new standard for human-machine collaboration that transforms how users engage with technology.
SourcePoint
Series B in 2017
SourcePoint Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a content compensation platform aimed at assisting publishers in monetizing their digital content while ensuring consumer privacy. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Seattle and London, SourcePoint addresses the challenges of quantifying monetization through its platform, which enhances options for consumers to support their favorite content. The company provides enterprise-grade privacy automation to help publishers and advertisers navigate complex compliance issues related to data usage. By facilitating privacy law-compliant consent from consumers, SourcePoint enables digital publishers to effectively engage with users who employ ad blockers, explore various compensation methods, and ultimately generate revenue. With a robust presence supporting over 30 billion consumer interactions monthly, SourcePoint is recognized as a trusted partner for influential brands seeking practical solutions for privacy and monetization challenges.
LOLA
Series A in 2016
LOLA is a New York-based company that offers a subscription service for feminine care essentials, focusing on providing safe and comfortable products for women's reproductive health. Founded in 2014, LOLA aims to be a lifelong brand for women, delivering transparency and honesty in its offerings. The company specializes in organic cotton tampons, eco-friendly pads, and sexual wellness products made with natural ingredients, ensuring they are free of toxins and dyes. By partnering with gynecologists and health experts, LOLA also seeks to provide reliable resources and education on reproductive health, empowering women with both high-quality products and trustworthy information.
Aura Frames
Series A in 2016
Aura Frames is a company specializing in smart digital picture frames that allow users to display and share photographs of family and friends. Founded in 2012 and based in New York, the company offers a user-friendly app that enables instant photo sharing to its Wi-Fi-enabled frames, effectively bridging distances between loved ones. Aura Frames aims to enhance the experience of memory sharing by transforming how people interact with their photos, moving them off phones and into their daily lives. The company's innovative approach combines technology and design to create a platform that fosters connections through visual storytelling.
Behalf
Series C in 2016
Behalf, Inc. is a financing provider headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Tel Aviv, Israel. Founded in 2011, the company facilitates commerce between B2B merchants and their business customers by offering automated payment solutions that include instant credit and flexible payment terms at the point of sale. Behalf integrates seamlessly into merchants' sales and invoicing processes, allowing for access to financing regardless of the invoice or transaction size. By paying merchants upfront, Behalf enhances sales and improves cash flow for both merchants and their business customers. The company focuses on providing short-term financing to small businesses, enabling them to efficiently manage payments to suppliers while increasing operational effectiveness through automation.
MightyTV
Seed Round in 2016
MightyTV is a mobile application that specializes in video streaming and movie recommendations. Launched in April 2016 and headquartered in New York City, the platform utilizes artificial intelligence to deliver personalized content suggestions tailored to individual preferences and the opinions of trusted friends. By offering a wide variety of streaming services and allowing users to sort options by price, MightyTV aims to simplify the search process, enabling users to spend more time enjoying videos they love. The app is designed to enhance the viewing experience by making it easier for users to find and stream content that resonates with their tastes.
Skillshare
Series B in 2016
Skillshare, Inc. is an online learning community that was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in New York, New York. The platform offers a diverse array of classes in various fields such as illustration, design, photography, video, and business. It provides practitioners the opportunity to take online courses, watch instructional videos, engage in projects and workshops, and even teach their own classes. By facilitating a creative space for individuals to learn and improve their skills, Skillshare enables members to explore new interests and enhance their expertise in multiple domains, from culinary arts to technology and entrepreneurship.
Mark43
Series B in 2016
Mark43, Inc. specializes in developing innovative software solutions for law enforcement agencies. Its primary offerings include the Mark43 Records Management System (RMS), which facilitates data collection and management, and the Mark43 Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) system, a cloud-based solution designed for emergency response. These platforms enable law enforcement officials to efficiently gather, manage, analyze, and share critical information, including criminal profiles and activity updates. By linking to federal, state, and local databases, Mark43's software enhances decision-making and resource allocation through advanced analytics tools that provide valuable insights into crime patterns and hotspots. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, Mark43 aims to improve public safety and community well-being by leveraging cutting-edge technology in law enforcement.
Foursquare
Series E in 2016
Foursquare Labs, Inc. is a location technology platform that provides a range of business solutions and consumer products focused on leveraging location intelligence. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in San Francisco and London, Foursquare offers tools such as Pinpoint for data-driven media planning, Placed for offline attribution, and the Pilgrim SDK for integrating location awareness into mobile applications. Its services also include Places, which provides access to detailed firmographic data and community-generated content on businesses worldwide, as well as analytics solutions that offer insights into consumer behavior and competitive dynamics. Foursquare's consumer apps, Foursquare and Swarm, enable users to track and share their favorite locations, while City Guide helps users discover the best places to visit in various cities. Overall, Foursquare's platform empowers brands to analyze customer trends, optimize advertising strategies, and enhance user engagement through advanced location-based insights.
Orchard Platform
Series B in 2015
About Orchard Orchard Platform has built a centralized marketplace where loan originators and institutional investors can come together to explore and evaluate opportunities for funding, buying, and selling loans. By providing a global network of institutional buyers and sellers with high-quality data services, advanced analytics and reporting, and robust capital management tools through an innovative, end-to-end platform, Orchard has created a smarter way for participants in the private credit markets to interact, evaluate deals, and move forward with simple and complex transactions more efficiently. Orchard Platform does not provide legal advice, tax advice, or accounting advice. Before making any investment or executing any transaction, you should consult with your legal, tax, and accounting advisors with respect to the suitability, value, and risk of such investment or transaction. Investment advisory services are provided to clients by Orchard Platform Advisors, LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser headquartered in New York, N.Y. Orchard produces the Orchard U.S. Consumer Marketplace Lending Index—the only industry-wide direct lending performance benchmark—and has been named one of the Next Billion Dollar Startups by Forbes. The commentary and insights posted on its blog, and the data and research available to everyone on its platform, have cemented Orchard as a thought leader in its industry. For more information, visit www.orchardplatform.com. About Orchard Platform Markets, LLC Orchard Platform Markets, LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Orchard App Inc., and is an SEC-registered broker-dealer and member of FINRA and SIPC. The mission of Orchard Platform Markets, LLC is to provide a transparent, technologically optimized platform for loan originators and institutional investors to safely and securely connect, evaluate potential deals, and move forward with multiple types of transactions. For more information, visit www.orchardplatformmarkets.com.
Mark43
Series A in 2015
Mark43, Inc. specializes in developing innovative software solutions for law enforcement agencies. Its primary offerings include the Mark43 Records Management System (RMS), which facilitates data collection and management, and the Mark43 Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) system, a cloud-based solution designed for emergency response. These platforms enable law enforcement officials to efficiently gather, manage, analyze, and share critical information, including criminal profiles and activity updates. By linking to federal, state, and local databases, Mark43's software enhances decision-making and resource allocation through advanced analytics tools that provide valuable insights into crime patterns and hotspots. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, Mark43 aims to improve public safety and community well-being by leveraging cutting-edge technology in law enforcement.
Behalf
Series B in 2015
Behalf, Inc. is a financing provider headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Tel Aviv, Israel. Founded in 2011, the company facilitates commerce between B2B merchants and their business customers by offering automated payment solutions that include instant credit and flexible payment terms at the point of sale. Behalf integrates seamlessly into merchants' sales and invoicing processes, allowing for access to financing regardless of the invoice or transaction size. By paying merchants upfront, Behalf enhances sales and improves cash flow for both merchants and their business customers. The company focuses on providing short-term financing to small businesses, enabling them to efficiently manage payments to suppliers while increasing operational effectiveness through automation.
Bond Street
Series A in 2015
Bond Street is a startup focused on transforming small business lending through technology, data, and design. Small business owners are the foundation for growth in the economy, and yet today’s banking system has left them behind. It is building a better future where access to financing is simple, transparent, and fair. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
SourcePoint
Series A in 2015
SourcePoint Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a content compensation platform aimed at assisting publishers in monetizing their digital content while ensuring consumer privacy. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Seattle and London, SourcePoint addresses the challenges of quantifying monetization through its platform, which enhances options for consumers to support their favorite content. The company provides enterprise-grade privacy automation to help publishers and advertisers navigate complex compliance issues related to data usage. By facilitating privacy law-compliant consent from consumers, SourcePoint enables digital publishers to effectively engage with users who employ ad blockers, explore various compensation methods, and ultimately generate revenue. With a robust presence supporting over 30 billion consumer interactions monthly, SourcePoint is recognized as a trusted partner for influential brands seeking practical solutions for privacy and monetization challenges.
Signpost
Series C in 2015
Signpost, Inc. is a New York-based company that develops Mia, a customer relationship management and remarketing software designed to assist local businesses in enhancing their customer engagement. The platform automatically collects and analyzes consumer data from various touchpoints, including email, calls, and transactions, enabling businesses to create comprehensive customer records. Signpost's software facilitates a customer-centric approach by allowing brands to send personalized communications and promotions, thereby helping them to capture and convert leads effectively. Founded in 2009 and originally named Postabon, Inc., Signpost serves a diverse clientele of small and large local businesses, aiming to strengthen their customer base and increase revenue from existing clients.
Alfred
Series A in 2015
Founded in 2014 by Marcela Sapone and Jessica Beck, Alfred is the largest and most advanced residential management platform. Since its inception, Alfred has focused on providing a resident-first experience. With an unparalleled knowledge of what residents want and technology that boosts income and efficiency for owners and operators, Alfred provides a single stop that elevates the rental ecosystem for all involved. Named by Fast Company as one of the Top 50 Most Innovative Companies, Alfred’s AOS technology drives lower operating costs and higher returns for property owners and operators. Through strategic partnerships with international real-estate owners and operators such as Hines, Related, RXR, Greystar, Invesco, Brookfield and J.P. Morgan, With RKW, Alfred’s portfolio now extends to more than 300,000 residents in 44 cities across the U.S. and Canada and has planned expansions in Europe, Israel and Asia.
Socratic
Series A in 2015
Socratic, Inc. is an education technology company that specializes in developing a homework assistance application for students. Founded in 2013 and based in New York, the company utilizes artificial intelligence to provide users with answers, detailed explanations, and curated educational content across a variety of subjects, including math, science, history, English, and economics. The app allows students to take photos of their homework questions, making it accessible and user-friendly. It features graphs, explainers, and links to instructional videos from platforms such as Khan Academy, enhancing the learning experience. Socratic is available for free on both iPhone and Android devices, focusing primarily on high school curriculum support. The company, formerly known as Vespr, Inc., rebranded to Socratic, Inc. in May 2015.
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.
Stack Exchange
Venture Round in 2015
Stack Exchange Inc. operates a diverse network of question-and-answer websites covering a wide range of topics, including software programming, cooking, photography, and gaming. The platform enables users to ask and answer questions without the need for registration, fostering an open community for knowledge sharing. Among its offerings is Stack Overflow for Teams, which provides development teams with a dedicated space to seek answers to technical inquiries. The company serves a variety of professionals, including programmers, researchers, and photographers. Founded in 2008 and originally known as Stack Overflow, Inc., it rebranded to Stack Exchange Inc. in March 2011 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
Alfred
Seed Round in 2014
Founded in 2014 by Marcela Sapone and Jessica Beck, Alfred is the largest and most advanced residential management platform. Since its inception, Alfred has focused on providing a resident-first experience. With an unparalleled knowledge of what residents want and technology that boosts income and efficiency for owners and operators, Alfred provides a single stop that elevates the rental ecosystem for all involved. Named by Fast Company as one of the Top 50 Most Innovative Companies, Alfred’s AOS technology drives lower operating costs and higher returns for property owners and operators. Through strategic partnerships with international real-estate owners and operators such as Hines, Related, RXR, Greystar, Invesco, Brookfield and J.P. Morgan, With RKW, Alfred’s portfolio now extends to more than 300,000 residents in 44 cities across the U.S. and Canada and has planned expansions in Europe, Israel and Asia.
Orchard Platform
Series A in 2014
About Orchard Orchard Platform has built a centralized marketplace where loan originators and institutional investors can come together to explore and evaluate opportunities for funding, buying, and selling loans. By providing a global network of institutional buyers and sellers with high-quality data services, advanced analytics and reporting, and robust capital management tools through an innovative, end-to-end platform, Orchard has created a smarter way for participants in the private credit markets to interact, evaluate deals, and move forward with simple and complex transactions more efficiently. Orchard Platform does not provide legal advice, tax advice, or accounting advice. Before making any investment or executing any transaction, you should consult with your legal, tax, and accounting advisors with respect to the suitability, value, and risk of such investment or transaction. Investment advisory services are provided to clients by Orchard Platform Advisors, LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser headquartered in New York, N.Y. Orchard produces the Orchard U.S. Consumer Marketplace Lending Index—the only industry-wide direct lending performance benchmark—and has been named one of the Next Billion Dollar Startups by Forbes. The commentary and insights posted on its blog, and the data and research available to everyone on its platform, have cemented Orchard as a thought leader in its industry. For more information, visit www.orchardplatform.com. About Orchard Platform Markets, LLC Orchard Platform Markets, LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Orchard App Inc., and is an SEC-registered broker-dealer and member of FINRA and SIPC. The mission of Orchard Platform Markets, LLC is to provide a transparent, technologically optimized platform for loan originators and institutional investors to safely and securely connect, evaluate potential deals, and move forward with multiple types of transactions. For more information, visit www.orchardplatformmarkets.com.
Cover
Series A in 2014
Cover, Inc., established in 2012 and headquartered in New York, develops a mobile dining application. It offers a service called Cover, which allows users to split, tip, and pay their restaurant bills directly through their smartphones in select cities like New York, the Bay Area, Miami, and Los Angeles. Unlike some competitors, Cover focuses on simplifying the checkout process and doesn't require restaurants to use specific point-of-sale systems. As of 2015, Cover operates as a subsidiary of Velocity Mobile Limited.
Storefront
Series A in 2014
Storefront, Inc. is an online marketplace that facilitates the rental of short-term retail spaces for artists, designers, and brands, primarily in San Francisco and New York, with additional offerings in Canada. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, the company provides a platform where users can find a diverse range of rental options, from booths at street fairs to entire storefronts in high-traffic areas. Storefront connects space owners, including landlords and brokers, with those looking to establish pop-up shops and temporary events, allowing space owners to monetize their properties effectively. With its extensive network, Storefront has positioned itself as a leader in the short-term retail space rental market, enabling creative businesses to engage with customers in unique environments.
Kitchensurfing
Series B in 2014
Kitchensurfing, Inc. operates an online marketplace that connects chefs with individuals seeking to enhance their dining experiences at home. Founded in 2012 and based in New York, the platform allows users to hire chefs for various occasions, including home-cooked meals, parties, and cooking lessons. With the goal of redefining the dining experience, Kitchensurfing addresses the challenges of modern households where time constraints often hinder home cooking. It promotes communal dining by offering services like Kitchensurfing Tonight, which provides freshly prepared meals by personal chefs in under 30 minutes for a reasonable price. This service serves as a convenient alternative to takeout, allowing families and couples to enjoy quality meals together. Kitchensurfing offers diverse experiences, from same-day chef bookings to elaborate cocktail parties, while emphasizing the use of sustainable and locally sourced ingredients to create high-quality dishes in the comfort of home. Through its offerings, Kitchensurfing aims to restore the significance of the dinner table in contemporary life.
Skillshare
Venture Round in 2014
Skillshare, Inc. is an online learning community that was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in New York, New York. The platform offers a diverse array of classes in various fields such as illustration, design, photography, video, and business. It provides practitioners the opportunity to take online courses, watch instructional videos, engage in projects and workshops, and even teach their own classes. By facilitating a creative space for individuals to learn and improve their skills, Skillshare enables members to explore new interests and enhance their expertise in multiple domains, from culinary arts to technology and entrepreneurship.
Orchard Platform
Seed Round in 2013
About Orchard Orchard Platform has built a centralized marketplace where loan originators and institutional investors can come together to explore and evaluate opportunities for funding, buying, and selling loans. By providing a global network of institutional buyers and sellers with high-quality data services, advanced analytics and reporting, and robust capital management tools through an innovative, end-to-end platform, Orchard has created a smarter way for participants in the private credit markets to interact, evaluate deals, and move forward with simple and complex transactions more efficiently. Orchard Platform does not provide legal advice, tax advice, or accounting advice. Before making any investment or executing any transaction, you should consult with your legal, tax, and accounting advisors with respect to the suitability, value, and risk of such investment or transaction. Investment advisory services are provided to clients by Orchard Platform Advisors, LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser headquartered in New York, N.Y. Orchard produces the Orchard U.S. Consumer Marketplace Lending Index—the only industry-wide direct lending performance benchmark—and has been named one of the Next Billion Dollar Startups by Forbes. The commentary and insights posted on its blog, and the data and research available to everyone on its platform, have cemented Orchard as a thought leader in its industry. For more information, visit www.orchardplatform.com. About Orchard Platform Markets, LLC Orchard Platform Markets, LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Orchard App Inc., and is an SEC-registered broker-dealer and member of FINRA and SIPC. The mission of Orchard Platform Markets, LLC is to provide a transparent, technologically optimized platform for loan originators and institutional investors to safely and securely connect, evaluate potential deals, and move forward with multiple types of transactions. For more information, visit www.orchardplatformmarkets.com.
Signpost
Series B in 2013
Signpost, Inc. is a New York-based company that develops Mia, a customer relationship management and remarketing software designed to assist local businesses in enhancing their customer engagement. The platform automatically collects and analyzes consumer data from various touchpoints, including email, calls, and transactions, enabling businesses to create comprehensive customer records. Signpost's software facilitates a customer-centric approach by allowing brands to send personalized communications and promotions, thereby helping them to capture and convert leads effectively. Founded in 2009 and originally named Postabon, Inc., Signpost serves a diverse clientele of small and large local businesses, aiming to strengthen their customer base and increase revenue from existing clients.
Socratic
Seed Round in 2013
Socratic, Inc. is an education technology company that specializes in developing a homework assistance application for students. Founded in 2013 and based in New York, the company utilizes artificial intelligence to provide users with answers, detailed explanations, and curated educational content across a variety of subjects, including math, science, history, English, and economics. The app allows students to take photos of their homework questions, making it accessible and user-friendly. It features graphs, explainers, and links to instructional videos from platforms such as Khan Academy, enhancing the learning experience. Socratic is available for free on both iPhone and Android devices, focusing primarily on high school curriculum support. The company, formerly known as Vespr, Inc., rebranded to Socratic, Inc. in May 2015.
Behalf
Series A in 2013
Behalf, Inc. is a financing provider headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Tel Aviv, Israel. Founded in 2011, the company facilitates commerce between B2B merchants and their business customers by offering automated payment solutions that include instant credit and flexible payment terms at the point of sale. Behalf integrates seamlessly into merchants' sales and invoicing processes, allowing for access to financing regardless of the invoice or transaction size. By paying merchants upfront, Behalf enhances sales and improves cash flow for both merchants and their business customers. The company focuses on providing short-term financing to small businesses, enabling them to efficiently manage payments to suppliers while increasing operational effectiveness through automation.
Mark43
Seed Round in 2013
Mark43, Inc. specializes in developing innovative software solutions for law enforcement agencies. Its primary offerings include the Mark43 Records Management System (RMS), which facilitates data collection and management, and the Mark43 Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) system, a cloud-based solution designed for emergency response. These platforms enable law enforcement officials to efficiently gather, manage, analyze, and share critical information, including criminal profiles and activity updates. By linking to federal, state, and local databases, Mark43's software enhances decision-making and resource allocation through advanced analytics tools that provide valuable insights into crime patterns and hotspots. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, Mark43 aims to improve public safety and community well-being by leveraging cutting-edge technology in law enforcement.
Qriously
Series A in 2013
Qriously is a global market research company that specializes in real-time, location-based sentiment analysis. It offers a software-as-a-service platform that replaces ads with surveys in mobile applications, enabling businesses to gather insights from billions of people worldwide. The company's platform provides trackers, real-time polls, multinational surveys, and location-based surveys, catering to various audience segments such as demographics, behavioral, and B2B. Qriously was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in London, with additional offices in New York and Los Angeles.
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.
Foursquare
Debt Financing in 2013
Foursquare Labs, Inc. is a location technology platform that provides a range of business solutions and consumer products focused on leveraging location intelligence. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in San Francisco and London, Foursquare offers tools such as Pinpoint for data-driven media planning, Placed for offline attribution, and the Pilgrim SDK for integrating location awareness into mobile applications. Its services also include Places, which provides access to detailed firmographic data and community-generated content on businesses worldwide, as well as analytics solutions that offer insights into consumer behavior and competitive dynamics. Foursquare's consumer apps, Foursquare and Swarm, enable users to track and share their favorite locations, while City Guide helps users discover the best places to visit in various cities. Overall, Foursquare's platform empowers brands to analyze customer trends, optimize advertising strategies, and enhance user engagement through advanced location-based insights.
Kitchensurfing
Series A in 2013
Kitchensurfing, Inc. operates an online marketplace that connects chefs with individuals seeking to enhance their dining experiences at home. Founded in 2012 and based in New York, the platform allows users to hire chefs for various occasions, including home-cooked meals, parties, and cooking lessons. With the goal of redefining the dining experience, Kitchensurfing addresses the challenges of modern households where time constraints often hinder home cooking. It promotes communal dining by offering services like Kitchensurfing Tonight, which provides freshly prepared meals by personal chefs in under 30 minutes for a reasonable price. This service serves as a convenient alternative to takeout, allowing families and couples to enjoy quality meals together. Kitchensurfing offers diverse experiences, from same-day chef bookings to elaborate cocktail parties, while emphasizing the use of sustainable and locally sourced ingredients to create high-quality dishes in the comfort of home. Through its offerings, Kitchensurfing aims to restore the significance of the dinner table in contemporary life.
Linkwell Health
Series C in 2013
Linkwell Health Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in developing health and wellness engagement and loyalty programs. Founded in 2007, it creates customized incentive and guidance programs for health plans to distribute to their members, promoting healthier behaviors through its integrated content and savings initiatives. The company collaborates with health plans, brands, and retailers to encourage consumers to make healthier choices. Its Healthy Living Engine connects health plans with their members, driving engagement and helping achieve business objectives. Linkwell Health's solutions enhance member acquisition, onboarding, and retention while improving health outcomes and quality metrics for healthcare organizations. By leveraging advanced technology and high-quality content, Linkwell Health aims to activate consumers in accessing the programs and care they need.
Aviary
Venture Round in 2012
Aviary is a photo-editing platform headquartered in New York City, designed to foster creative expression through imagery. Established in 2007, it provides users with an intuitive editing experience and a diverse array of creative content, including custom photo filters, frames, graphics, and overlays. The platform supports millions of users globally, empowering both everyday content creators and professional photographers to edit billions of images. Aviary also offers a free software development kit (SDK) that allows developers to integrate its customizable photo editing tools into applications across various platforms, including iOS, Android, Windows, and web browsers. The company has attracted over $19 million in funding from prominent investors, reflecting its commitment to making professional-quality photo editing accessible to everyone.
Signpost
Series A in 2012
Signpost, Inc. is a New York-based company that develops Mia, a customer relationship management and remarketing software designed to assist local businesses in enhancing their customer engagement. The platform automatically collects and analyzes consumer data from various touchpoints, including email, calls, and transactions, enabling businesses to create comprehensive customer records. Signpost's software facilitates a customer-centric approach by allowing brands to send personalized communications and promotions, thereby helping them to capture and convert leads effectively. Founded in 2009 and originally named Postabon, Inc., Signpost serves a diverse clientele of small and large local businesses, aiming to strengthen their customer base and increase revenue from existing clients.
Extension Entertainment
Venture Round in 2012
Extension Entertainment operates a browser extension for Chrome that transforms the web into a personalized music library for users. Founded in March 2010 in New York City, the platform enables users to discover and collect MP3 files encountered while browsing. It also allows users to create profiles, facilitating the sharing of their favorite music with friends and the broader community. By streamlining the music discovery process, Extension Entertainment enhances the experience of finding and sharing music online.
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.
Skillshare
Series A in 2011
Skillshare, Inc. is an online learning community that was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in New York, New York. The platform offers a diverse array of classes in various fields such as illustration, design, photography, video, and business. It provides practitioners the opportunity to take online courses, watch instructional videos, engage in projects and workshops, and even teach their own classes. By facilitating a creative space for individuals to learn and improve their skills, Skillshare enables members to explore new interests and enhance their expertise in multiple domains, from culinary arts to technology and entrepreneurship.
Foursquare
Series C in 2011
Foursquare Labs, Inc. is a location technology platform that provides a range of business solutions and consumer products focused on leveraging location intelligence. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in San Francisco and London, Foursquare offers tools such as Pinpoint for data-driven media planning, Placed for offline attribution, and the Pilgrim SDK for integrating location awareness into mobile applications. Its services also include Places, which provides access to detailed firmographic data and community-generated content on businesses worldwide, as well as analytics solutions that offer insights into consumer behavior and competitive dynamics. Foursquare's consumer apps, Foursquare and Swarm, enable users to track and share their favorite locations, while City Guide helps users discover the best places to visit in various cities. Overall, Foursquare's platform empowers brands to analyze customer trends, optimize advertising strategies, and enhance user engagement through advanced location-based insights.
Extension Entertainment
Seed Round in 2011
Extension Entertainment operates a browser extension for Chrome that transforms the web into a personalized music library for users. Founded in March 2010 in New York City, the platform enables users to discover and collect MP3 files encountered while browsing. It also allows users to create profiles, facilitating the sharing of their favorite music with friends and the broader community. By streamlining the music discovery process, Extension Entertainment enhances the experience of finding and sharing music online.
Linkwell Health
Venture Round in 2010
Linkwell Health Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in developing health and wellness engagement and loyalty programs. Founded in 2007, it creates customized incentive and guidance programs for health plans to distribute to their members, promoting healthier behaviors through its integrated content and savings initiatives. The company collaborates with health plans, brands, and retailers to encourage consumers to make healthier choices. Its Healthy Living Engine connects health plans with their members, driving engagement and helping achieve business objectives. Linkwell Health's solutions enhance member acquisition, onboarding, and retention while improving health outcomes and quality metrics for healthcare organizations. By leveraging advanced technology and high-quality content, Linkwell Health aims to activate consumers in accessing the programs and care they need.
ConvertMedia
Series A in 2010
ConvertMedia is a video advertising platform that connects publishers and advertisers through a programmatic marketplace, facilitating video advertising campaigns on both mobile and desktop devices. The platform focuses on maximizing revenue for publishers by optimizing fill rates and managing video ad inventory. It features a sell-side platform that enhances publisher revenue from both biddable inventory and direct campaigns, providing real-time insights through comprehensive reporting. Additionally, ConvertMedia's Demand Management system employs a Waterfall approach to analyze parameters and recommend high-revenue placements. Publishers can customize their ad experiences using ConvertMedia’s Breakthrough Video Units while aligning with their revenue objectives and user experience goals. Founded in 2007 by Yoav Naveh and Gil Shiff, ConvertMedia is headquartered in New York, with a research and development facility located in Tel Aviv, Israel.
AdMeld
Series C in 2010
AdMeld specializes in advertising network optimization technology aimed at helping online publishers maximize their ad inventory sales. Founded by professionals with extensive publishing experience, the company offers clients tools and expertise to generate new revenue streams, manage the sale of ad impressions, and safeguard their data and brands. AdMeld's technology monitors clients' websites and selects a mix of advertisements from various advertising networks, exchanges, and demand-side platforms. Additionally, it consolidates data into a unified reporting interface, manages demand relationships, and applies business rules to mitigate issues such as channel conflicts and inappropriate ads. With a diverse client base that includes major companies like Discovery Communications and FOX News, AdMeld operates from its headquarters in New York City and has offices in London, Berlin, San Francisco, and Toronto.
WorkMarket
Series A in 2010
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.
Extension Entertainment
Seed Round in 2010
Extension Entertainment operates a browser extension for Chrome that transforms the web into a personalized music library for users. Founded in March 2010 in New York City, the platform enables users to discover and collect MP3 files encountered while browsing. It also allows users to create profiles, facilitating the sharing of their favorite music with friends and the broader community. By streamlining the music discovery process, Extension Entertainment enhances the experience of finding and sharing music online.
Signpost
Seed Round in 2010
Signpost, Inc. is a New York-based company that develops Mia, a customer relationship management and remarketing software designed to assist local businesses in enhancing their customer engagement. The platform automatically collects and analyzes consumer data from various touchpoints, including email, calls, and transactions, enabling businesses to create comprehensive customer records. Signpost's software facilitates a customer-centric approach by allowing brands to send personalized communications and promotions, thereby helping them to capture and convert leads effectively. Founded in 2009 and originally named Postabon, Inc., Signpost serves a diverse clientele of small and large local businesses, aiming to strengthen their customer base and increase revenue from existing clients.
Aviary
Series B in 2009
Aviary is a photo-editing platform headquartered in New York City, designed to foster creative expression through imagery. Established in 2007, it provides users with an intuitive editing experience and a diverse array of creative content, including custom photo filters, frames, graphics, and overlays. The platform supports millions of users globally, empowering both everyday content creators and professional photographers to edit billions of images. Aviary also offers a free software development kit (SDK) that allows developers to integrate its customizable photo editing tools into applications across various platforms, including iOS, Android, Windows, and web browsers. The company has attracted over $19 million in funding from prominent investors, reflecting its commitment to making professional-quality photo editing accessible to everyone.
AdMeld
Series B in 2009
AdMeld specializes in advertising network optimization technology aimed at helping online publishers maximize their ad inventory sales. Founded by professionals with extensive publishing experience, the company offers clients tools and expertise to generate new revenue streams, manage the sale of ad impressions, and safeguard their data and brands. AdMeld's technology monitors clients' websites and selects a mix of advertisements from various advertising networks, exchanges, and demand-side platforms. Additionally, it consolidates data into a unified reporting interface, manages demand relationships, and applies business rules to mitigate issues such as channel conflicts and inappropriate ads. With a diverse client base that includes major companies like Discovery Communications and FOX News, AdMeld operates from its headquarters in New York City and has offices in London, Berlin, San Francisco, and Toronto.
AdMeld
Series A in 2008
AdMeld specializes in advertising network optimization technology aimed at helping online publishers maximize their ad inventory sales. Founded by professionals with extensive publishing experience, the company offers clients tools and expertise to generate new revenue streams, manage the sale of ad impressions, and safeguard their data and brands. AdMeld's technology monitors clients' websites and selects a mix of advertisements from various advertising networks, exchanges, and demand-side platforms. Additionally, it consolidates data into a unified reporting interface, manages demand relationships, and applies business rules to mitigate issues such as channel conflicts and inappropriate ads. With a diverse client base that includes major companies like Discovery Communications and FOX News, AdMeld operates from its headquarters in New York City and has offices in London, Berlin, San Francisco, and Toronto.
Bug Labs
Venture Round in 2008
Bug Labs, Inc. is a technology company specializing in the development and sale of tools and solutions for M2M and Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The company offers a modular hardware system known as BUG, which allows users to create customized digital devices by adding various Bugmodules, including components like LCD screens, cameras, and sensors. Additionally, Bug Labs provides a cloud-based messaging platform called Swarm, along with software solutions such as dweet and freeboard for data storage, alerts, and device management. The company also offers prototyping services, including systems integration and application development, as well as private labeling support for custom models and applications. Bug Labs serves a diverse clientele, including Fortune 100 companies, developers, and innovators across the United States. Founded in 2006, the company is headquartered in New York, New York.
Linkwell Health
Series A in 2008
Linkwell Health Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in developing health and wellness engagement and loyalty programs. Founded in 2007, it creates customized incentive and guidance programs for health plans to distribute to their members, promoting healthier behaviors through its integrated content and savings initiatives. The company collaborates with health plans, brands, and retailers to encourage consumers to make healthier choices. Its Healthy Living Engine connects health plans with their members, driving engagement and helping achieve business objectives. Linkwell Health's solutions enhance member acquisition, onboarding, and retention while improving health outcomes and quality metrics for healthcare organizations. By leveraging advanced technology and high-quality content, Linkwell Health aims to activate consumers in accessing the programs and care they need.
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