Spark Capital

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.

Coen Armstrong Ph.D

Investor

Paul Conway

General Partner and CFO

Alex Finkelstein

Co-Founder and General Partner

Clay Fisher

Investor

Nabeel Hyatt

General Partner

Aaditya Jain

Investor, Growth

Fraser Kelton

General Partner

James Kuklinski

General Partner, Growth

Alexa Lyons

Co-CFO and General Partner

Connor Mullaney

Investor, Growth

Hanseul Nam

Investor, Growth

Santo Politi

Co-Founder and General Partner

Yasmin Razavi

General Partner, Growth

Will Reed

General Partner, Growth

Natalie Sandman

General Partner

Kevin Thau

General Partner

Past deals in Technology

Retym

Series D in 2025
Retym is a semiconductor startup focused on developing innovative technologies for the data center and telecommunications sectors. The company brings together a team of experienced ASIC designers and optical communications specialists to create semiconductor solutions that enhance optical networking and digital signal processing capabilities. By prioritizing the identification and development of disruptive technologies, Retym aims to empower businesses with advanced tools for deep learning and artificial intelligence. Through its efforts, the company seeks to facilitate the construction of next-generation data centers, positioning itself as a key player in the evolution of these critical industries.

Mercury

Series C in 2025
Mercury is a financial technology company that delivers online banking solutions tailored for startups and technology-focused businesses. It offers a suite of services, including business checking and savings accounts, corporate credit cards, and currency exchange options. The platform features payment processing, expense tracking, and integration capabilities with accounting software to enhance financial management. Additionally, Mercury provides API access for custom financial automation, making it easier for businesses to manage their financial operations. Catering primarily to venture-backed companies, Mercury utilizes partnerships with FDIC-insured institutions to ensure secure banking services. Its goal is to equip clients with practical financial tools and real-time insights into their business finances, thereby maximizing operational efficiency.

Lumafield

Series C in 2025
Lumafield specializes in industrial computed tomography (CT) solutions, providing advanced non-destructive testing and inspection tools for engineers. The company's flagship product, the Neptune X-ray CT scanner, offers detailed imaging that allows engineers to analyze internal structures and identify defects in various materials. Complementing this hardware is the Voyager software platform, which facilitates cloud-based, AI-powered analysis, enabling automated inspections and collaborative efforts among teams. Additionally, Lumafield's Triton system is designed for high-speed scanning, catering to the needs of high-volume manufacturing environments. The company serves diverse industries, including aerospace, automotive, electronics, and medical devices, aiming to enhance product quality and reliability throughout the product development process.

Baseten

Series C in 2025
Baseten provides a serverless backend designed to simplify the development of machine-learning-powered applications. It enables data science and machine learning teams to create applications without requiring extensive knowledge of backend, frontend, or MLOps. With features such as auto-scaling, GPU access, CRON jobs, and serverless functions, Baseten facilitates quicker and more informed decision-making within organizations. The platform offers reusable components that allow users to efficiently assemble workflows and deploy machine learning models in a scalable and cost-effective manner. By streamlining the transition from prototype to production, Baseten empowers engineers to maintain flexibility in their coding while ensuring high performance and rapid inference in response to varying traffic demands. The company aims to make machine learning accessible to organizations of all sizes.

Abridge

Series D in 2025
Abridge Inc. is a healthcare technology company founded in September 1999, focused on enhancing communication in medical settings through innovative tools. The company utilizes generative AI to automate the transcription and summarization of patient-clinician conversations, converting these interactions into structured clinical notes in real-time. This platform integrates seamlessly with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, significantly reducing the need for manual note-taking. By generating clear and understandable summaries, Abridge improves patient comprehension of medical discussions and ensures that relevant documentation is accurately recorded in patient files. Additionally, the company emphasizes data security and patient privacy, adhering to healthcare regulations while providing a customizable interface that caters to individual patient needs.

Enfabrica

Series C in 2024
Enfabrica is a technology company focused on developing innovative hardware and software solutions aimed at addressing the performance and scalability challenges of artificial intelligence (AI) and accelerated computing workloads. The company specializes in converged networking and memory fabric silicon, which are designed to enhance system efficiencies and performance across various infrastructures, including hyper-scale cloud, edge computing, enterprise systems, and automotive applications. By incorporating advanced technologies such as compute express link, Enfabrica enables businesses to optimize resources and manage multiple graphics processing units effectively. Its products and foundational fabric technologies are geared towards meeting the increasing demands of modern computing environments, particularly in the realm of AI and machine learning.

Framework

Series A in 2024
Framework is a company focused on creating environmentally friendly consumer electronics, with a strong emphasis on upgradeability, customization, and repairability. Their inaugural product, the Framework Laptop 13, garnered significant acclaim, including recognition on the cover of TIME's Best Inventions of 2021. In 2023, they expanded their product line with the Framework Laptop 16, a high-performance notebook that offers customizable inputs and modular, upgradeable graphics. Framework's approach allows consumers to easily modify and assemble their devices without needing professional assistance, promoting sustainability and consumer empowerment in the electronics market.

Midas

Series A in 2024
Midas is Turkey’s largest retail investing app, offering Turkish and U.S. equities at low commissions. We provide the most seamless user experience for investing in equities.

Baseten

Series B in 2024
Baseten provides a serverless backend designed to simplify the development of machine-learning-powered applications. It enables data science and machine learning teams to create applications without requiring extensive knowledge of backend, frontend, or MLOps. With features such as auto-scaling, GPU access, CRON jobs, and serverless functions, Baseten facilitates quicker and more informed decision-making within organizations. The platform offers reusable components that allow users to efficiently assemble workflows and deploy machine learning models in a scalable and cost-effective manner. By streamlining the transition from prototype to production, Baseten empowers engineers to maintain flexibility in their coding while ensuring high performance and rapid inference in response to varying traffic demands. The company aims to make machine learning accessible to organizations of all sizes.

Abridge

Series C in 2024
Abridge Inc. is a healthcare technology company founded in September 1999, focused on enhancing communication in medical settings through innovative tools. The company utilizes generative AI to automate the transcription and summarization of patient-clinician conversations, converting these interactions into structured clinical notes in real-time. This platform integrates seamlessly with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, significantly reducing the need for manual note-taking. By generating clear and understandable summaries, Abridge improves patient comprehension of medical discussions and ensures that relevant documentation is accurately recorded in patient files. Additionally, the company emphasizes data security and patient privacy, adhering to healthcare regulations while providing a customizable interface that caters to individual patient needs.

Higharc

Series B in 2024
Higharc, Inc. is a technology company based in Durham, North Carolina, founded in 2018. It offers a comprehensive web platform designed for the homebuilding industry, enabling builders to create three-dimensional home designs tailored to the specific needs of new homebuyers. The platform streamlines the design, construction, and sales processes by allowing users to manage plans, standards, and options in one location. Additionally, it generates accurate materials lists and provides permit-ready construction documents, which help eliminate material waste and costly errors. Higharc aims to enhance the homebuilding experience by enabling builders to deliver better homes and communities more affordably.

Sesame AI

Series A in 2023
Sesame AI is a technology company developing software and hardware products.

Abridge

Series B in 2023
Abridge Inc. is a healthcare technology company founded in September 1999, focused on enhancing communication in medical settings through innovative tools. The company utilizes generative AI to automate the transcription and summarization of patient-clinician conversations, converting these interactions into structured clinical notes in real-time. This platform integrates seamlessly with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, significantly reducing the need for manual note-taking. By generating clear and understandable summaries, Abridge improves patient comprehension of medical discussions and ensures that relevant documentation is accurately recorded in patient files. Additionally, the company emphasizes data security and patient privacy, adhering to healthcare regulations while providing a customizable interface that caters to individual patient needs.

Latent Technology

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Latent Technology specializes in advanced animation technology designed for virtual environments. The company employs artificial intelligence techniques, including reinforcement learning and generative modeling, to develop lifelike characters that interact dynamically with their surroundings. By leveraging neural networks, Latent Technology enables real-time responses, enhancing the immersion of experiences for gaming studios and their audiences. This innovative approach positions the company at the forefront of transforming how virtual worlds are animated and experienced.

Freight Farms

Series B in 2022
Freight Farms, Inc. specializes in manufacturing innovative crop production units constructed from up-cycled shipping containers. Its flagship product, the Leafy Green Machine, is a pre-assembled hydroponic farm capable of producing commercial-scale yields of various crops, including herbs like mint and basil, as well as different types of lettuce and hearty greens such as kale and cabbage. Founded in 2010 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, Freight Farms aims to provide access to fresh and affordable food in regions where traditional farming is not feasible due to climate constraints. The company's technology promotes local food economies and sustainable food systems by enabling high-yield crop production regardless of environmental conditions. It serves a diverse clientele, including business owners, soil farmers, schools, municipalities, and non-profits across the United States, Canada, and Europe.

Owl Labs

Series C in 2022
Owl Labs Inc. specializes in developing and manufacturing innovative video conferencing technology, aimed at enhancing communication for hybrid and remote teams. Founded in 2014 and based in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of products, including the Meeting Owl and Meeting Owl Pro. These smart conference cameras feature 360° views and advanced audio capabilities, allowing them to automatically focus on the speaker during meetings. Owl Labs' products are compatible with popular video conferencing platforms such as Google Hangouts, Skype, and GoToMeeting. The company's mission is to create inclusive and engaging video experiences that facilitate dynamic discussions in modern organizations.

Tray.io

Series C in 2022
Tray.io, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing a cloud-based API integration platform designed for enterprises. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in London, the company offers the Tray Platform, which empowers citizen automators within organizations to streamline complex processes and integrate their entire cloud stack. This platform connects to any software with an API, including both REST and SOAP-based APIs, and can process CSV files for applications with limited API support. Tray.io features a visual workflow builder that allows users to create automations without the need for coding, making it accessible for a broader range of users. In addition to its software offerings, the company provides guidance, training, support, and consulting services to help organizations maximize their automation efforts.

Lumafield

Series B in 2022
Lumafield specializes in industrial computed tomography (CT) solutions, providing advanced non-destructive testing and inspection tools for engineers. The company's flagship product, the Neptune X-ray CT scanner, offers detailed imaging that allows engineers to analyze internal structures and identify defects in various materials. Complementing this hardware is the Voyager software platform, which facilitates cloud-based, AI-powered analysis, enabling automated inspections and collaborative efforts among teams. Additionally, Lumafield's Triton system is designed for high-speed scanning, catering to the needs of high-volume manufacturing environments. The company serves diverse industries, including aerospace, automotive, electronics, and medical devices, aiming to enhance product quality and reliability throughout the product development process.

Noyo

Series B in 2022
Noyo is a company focused on modernizing the insurance industry through API-based data exchange. Established by experts in benefits, insurance, and technology, Noyo aims to enhance the infrastructure of the benefits sector by providing seamless digital connectivity. Its platform enables the secure exchange of critical benefits data among insurers, brokers, and consumers, facilitating real-time access to information essential for benefit design and delivery. By offering a suite of developer-friendly application programming interfaces, Noyo allows brokers and insurers to effortlessly connect with various platforms, streamlining the enrollment process and improving overall efficiency in the benefits landscape.

Clarify Health Solutions

Series D in 2022
Clarify Health Solutions, Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in San Francisco, California, that provides a software and analytics platform designed to enhance patient care delivery. The platform, known as Clarify Episode, facilitates real-time engagement among patients, clinicians, and care teams by delivering critical information and insights. It stratifies patients based on various characteristics, monitors their progress, and identifies potential complications early, prompting timely interventions. Key offerings include Care Pilot, a mobile and browser-based tool that empowers patients in their care journey; Care Connect, which enables clinicians to monitor and analyze patient data; and Care Prism, which delivers real-time business and productivity analytics for management. The company's solutions aim to improve efficiency, satisfaction, and engagement for patients, care teams, hospitals, and payers. Clarify Health Solutions was incorporated in 2015 and maintains a strategic alliance with Leidos.

Unleash

Series A in 2022
Unleash is an enterprise-focused open source feature management platform that enables developers and organizations to manage product features effectively. The platform facilitates controlled rollouts of new features through feature toggles, allowing users to deploy updates in a systematic manner. Additionally, it supports experimentation by enabling the testing of multiple variants of features, ensuring that clients can assess performance without disrupting the overall functionality of their applications. This capability is crucial for organizations seeking to enhance their product deployment processes while maintaining stability and performance.

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.

Tenderly

Series B in 2022
Tenderly is a development platform that facilitates the creation, testing, monitoring, and operation of smart contracts, particularly for Web3 developers working on the Ethereum blockchain. It offers a comprehensive suite of tools for real-time monitoring, alerting, debugging, and simulating smart contracts, enabling teams to effectively manage and evaluate the contracts that underpin decentralized applications. By integrating engineering techniques with emerging technologies, Tenderly aims to support the development of innovative blockchain products and provide essential infrastructure for the growing decentralized ecosystem.

Wildtype

Series B in 2022
Wildtype is an agtech company based in San Francisco that focuses on creating clean and sustainable seafood through cellular agriculture technologies. The company aims to produce sushi-grade salmon that offers the same nutritional benefits as wild-caught fish while eliminating common contaminants such as mercury, microplastics, antibiotics, and pesticides. By developing alternative sources of seafood, Wildtype seeks to address critical global challenges, including climate change, food security, and health, while also protecting wild species and ocean ecosystems. The company's innovative approach provides consumers with a healthier option for seafood, contributing to a more sustainable food system.

Academia.edu

Series D in 2022
Academia.edu is the largest and fastest-growing platform in the world for sharing academic research. Its mission is to accelerate and democratize academic research. Over 150 million academics have signed up to Academia.edu, adding 25 million papers. Over 100,000 people join Academia.edu each day. Academia.edu attracts over 52 million unique visitors a month. 40% of the world's faculty log in to Academia.edu every month. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Flock Safety

Series E in 2022
Flock Safety is a company that specializes in security solutions through the use of automated license plate recognition (ALPR) cameras. Its primary product, the ALPR camera system, is designed for use by neighborhoods, law enforcement agencies, and businesses to capture and analyze vehicle license plates. This technology aids in both preventing and solving crimes by providing actionable data to local authorities. Flock Safety's platform emphasizes community collaboration, integrating efforts from cities, businesses, schools, and law enforcement to enhance public safety. The company's full-service, maintenance-free technology is trusted by various communities as a means to deter crime and promote a safer environment for residents. Additionally, the system proactively alerts police when stolen vehicles enter monitored areas, enabling faster response and community involvement in crime prevention.

Midas

Seed Round in 2022
Midas is Turkey’s largest retail investing app, offering Turkish and U.S. equities at low commissions. We provide the most seamless user experience for investing in equities.

Framework

Series A in 2022
Framework is a company focused on creating environmentally friendly consumer electronics, with a strong emphasis on upgradeability, customization, and repairability. Their inaugural product, the Framework Laptop 13, garnered significant acclaim, including recognition on the cover of TIME's Best Inventions of 2021. In 2023, they expanded their product line with the Framework Laptop 16, a high-performance notebook that offers customizable inputs and modular, upgradeable graphics. Framework's approach allows consumers to easily modify and assemble their devices without needing professional assistance, promoting sustainability and consumer empowerment in the electronics market.

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.

Formation Bio

Series C in 2021
Formation Bio is a biotechnology company dedicated to accelerating drug development and enhancing patient access to new treatments by reimagining clinical trials. The company has developed a platform that scales a network of clinical trial sites integrated within existing medical practices. By utilizing a roaming cohort of certified research coordinators and leveraging advanced software and data analytics, Formation Bio enables researchers to optimize their access to human subjects for various studies, including clinical trials and psychological research. This innovative approach aims to streamline the clinical trial process, ultimately facilitating faster delivery of new therapies to patients.

Alpaca

Series B in 2021
Alpaca is a developer-focused financial technology platform that provides a modern brokerage infrastructure for accessing financial markets. The company offers services that include stock and cryptocurrency investing, real-time market data, and comprehensive brokerage capabilities through user-friendly application programming interfaces (APIs). This enables developers to create trading applications and integrate investment functionalities into various products. Alpaca supports a diverse range of businesses and applications globally, catering to tens of thousands of developers who utilize its platform to enhance their financial offerings. The company has attracted significant funding from leading investors in the sector, positioning itself as a prominent player in the embedded finance landscape.

Poggio Labs

Seed Round in 2021
Poggio Labs develops customer data applications. It was founded in 2021 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Lithic

Series B in 2021
Lithic is a developer of a card issuing platform that enables secure online transactions for consumers and businesses. The platform focuses on prioritizing privacy and safety, allowing users to create virtual payment cards that safeguard sensitive financial information. By offering a convenient alternative to traditional credit cards, Lithic facilitates controlled spending while ensuring that users can transact securely. The company's solutions are designed to enhance privacy and protect financial data during online transactions.

Higharc

Series A in 2021
Higharc, Inc. is a technology company based in Durham, North Carolina, founded in 2018. It offers a comprehensive web platform designed for the homebuilding industry, enabling builders to create three-dimensional home designs tailored to the specific needs of new homebuyers. The platform streamlines the design, construction, and sales processes by allowing users to manage plans, standards, and options in one location. Additionally, it generates accurate materials lists and provides permit-ready construction documents, which help eliminate material waste and costly errors. Higharc aims to enhance the homebuilding experience by enabling builders to deliver better homes and communities more affordably.

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.

Clarify Health Solutions

Series C in 2021
Clarify Health Solutions, Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in San Francisco, California, that provides a software and analytics platform designed to enhance patient care delivery. The platform, known as Clarify Episode, facilitates real-time engagement among patients, clinicians, and care teams by delivering critical information and insights. It stratifies patients based on various characteristics, monitors their progress, and identifies potential complications early, prompting timely interventions. Key offerings include Care Pilot, a mobile and browser-based tool that empowers patients in their care journey; Care Connect, which enables clinicians to monitor and analyze patient data; and Care Prism, which delivers real-time business and productivity analytics for management. The company's solutions aim to improve efficiency, satisfaction, and engagement for patients, care teams, hospitals, and payers. Clarify Health Solutions was incorporated in 2015 and maintains a strategic alliance with Leidos.

Tourlane

Series C in 2020
Tourlane GmbH is an online travel consulting and booking platform based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2016. It specializes in facilitating the planning and booking of personalized, multi-day tours across more than 30 countries. The platform connects travelers with pre-selected travel specialists, offering a user-friendly experience that combines technology and expert advice. Tourlane's software provides real-time pricing, availability, and instant trip visualization, allowing users to customize their itineraries easily. By integrating various travel services such as flights, accommodations, tours, and activities, Tourlane streamlines the travel planning process, enabling clients to create unique adventures tailored to their preferences.

Alpaca

Series A in 2020
Alpaca is a developer-focused financial technology platform that provides a modern brokerage infrastructure for accessing financial markets. The company offers services that include stock and cryptocurrency investing, real-time market data, and comprehensive brokerage capabilities through user-friendly application programming interfaces (APIs). This enables developers to create trading applications and integrate investment functionalities into various products. Alpaca supports a diverse range of businesses and applications globally, catering to tens of thousands of developers who utilize its platform to enhance their financial offerings. The company has attracted significant funding from leading investors in the sector, positioning itself as a prominent player in the embedded finance landscape.

Noyo

Series A in 2020
Noyo is a company focused on modernizing the insurance industry through API-based data exchange. Established by experts in benefits, insurance, and technology, Noyo aims to enhance the infrastructure of the benefits sector by providing seamless digital connectivity. Its platform enables the secure exchange of critical benefits data among insurers, brokers, and consumers, facilitating real-time access to information essential for benefit design and delivery. By offering a suite of developer-friendly application programming interfaces, Noyo allows brokers and insurers to effortlessly connect with various platforms, streamlining the enrollment process and improving overall efficiency in the benefits landscape.

SiFive

Series E in 2020
SiFive, Inc. is a semiconductor company that specializes in designing and manufacturing chips, particularly focusing on RISC-V architecture. Established in 2015 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with additional offices in locations such as Oregon, Texas, India, Taiwan, and France, SiFive provides a range of products including multi-core application processors, embedded microcontrollers, and system-on-chip solutions tailored for various applications such as IoT and wearables. The company emphasizes the use of open-source technology to enable faster and more cost-effective hardware development. By offering software development kits, toolchains, and customized silicon products, SiFive aims to democratize access to advanced semiconductor solutions, accelerating innovation for businesses of all sizes.

Stack Overflow

Series E in 2020
Stack Overflow Ltd operates an online community designed for developers to share programming knowledge and solve coding challenges. Founded in 2008 by Jeff Atwood and Joel Spolsky, the company offers several distinct platforms: Stack Overflow for Teams, which facilitates mission-critical knowledge management; Stack Overflow for Talent and Jobs, providing hiring and employer branding solutions for technology teams; Stack Overflow Advertising, aimed at promoting products and enhancing brand visibility; and Stack Overflow Enterprise, which enables large teams to share and access critical company information securely. Based in London, the company empowers developer communities by enhancing knowledge distribution and fostering collaboration, ultimately increasing efficiency and innovation within organizations.

Outreach

Series F in 2020
Outreach Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in sales engagement solutions designed to enhance revenue growth by streamlining customer interactions across various channels, including email, voice, and social media. Founded in 2011, Outreach offers a platform that utilizes machine learning to automate repetitive sales tasks, optimize communication, and provide real-time insights based on buyer sentiment. Its features include account-based sales solutions, task management, and comprehensive tracking of email and activity metrics. Outreach's clientele encompasses major companies such as Zoom, Okta, Adobe, and Microsoft, which depend on its technology to improve sales efficiency and effectiveness. The company also maintains an office in London, United Kingdom.

Freight Farms

Series B in 2020
Freight Farms, Inc. specializes in manufacturing innovative crop production units constructed from up-cycled shipping containers. Its flagship product, the Leafy Green Machine, is a pre-assembled hydroponic farm capable of producing commercial-scale yields of various crops, including herbs like mint and basil, as well as different types of lettuce and hearty greens such as kale and cabbage. Founded in 2010 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, Freight Farms aims to provide access to fresh and affordable food in regions where traditional farming is not feasible due to climate constraints. The company's technology promotes local food economies and sustainable food systems by enabling high-yield crop production regardless of environmental conditions. It serves a diverse clientele, including business owners, soil farmers, schools, municipalities, and non-profits across the United States, Canada, and Europe.

Tray.io

Series C in 2019
Tray.io, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing a cloud-based API integration platform designed for enterprises. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in London, the company offers the Tray Platform, which empowers citizen automators within organizations to streamline complex processes and integrate their entire cloud stack. This platform connects to any software with an API, including both REST and SOAP-based APIs, and can process CSV files for applications with limited API support. Tray.io features a visual workflow builder that allows users to create automations without the need for coding, making it accessible for a broader range of users. In addition to its software offerings, the company provides guidance, training, support, and consulting services to help organizations maximize their automation efforts.

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.

Alpaca

Series A in 2019
Alpaca is a developer-focused financial technology platform that provides a modern brokerage infrastructure for accessing financial markets. The company offers services that include stock and cryptocurrency investing, real-time market data, and comprehensive brokerage capabilities through user-friendly application programming interfaces (APIs). This enables developers to create trading applications and integrate investment functionalities into various products. Alpaca supports a diverse range of businesses and applications globally, catering to tens of thousands of developers who utilize its platform to enhance their financial offerings. The company has attracted significant funding from leading investors in the sector, positioning itself as a prominent player in the embedded finance landscape.

Wildtype

Series A in 2019
Wildtype is an agtech company based in San Francisco that focuses on creating clean and sustainable seafood through cellular agriculture technologies. The company aims to produce sushi-grade salmon that offers the same nutritional benefits as wild-caught fish while eliminating common contaminants such as mercury, microplastics, antibiotics, and pesticides. By developing alternative sources of seafood, Wildtype seeks to address critical global challenges, including climate change, food security, and health, while also protecting wild species and ocean ecosystems. The company's innovative approach provides consumers with a healthier option for seafood, contributing to a more sustainable food system.

Mercury

Series A in 2019
Mercury is a financial technology company that delivers online banking solutions tailored for startups and technology-focused businesses. It offers a suite of services, including business checking and savings accounts, corporate credit cards, and currency exchange options. The platform features payment processing, expense tracking, and integration capabilities with accounting software to enhance financial management. Additionally, Mercury provides API access for custom financial automation, making it easier for businesses to manage their financial operations. Catering primarily to venture-backed companies, Mercury utilizes partnerships with FDIC-insured institutions to ensure secure banking services. Its goal is to equip clients with practical financial tools and real-time insights into their business finances, thereby maximizing operational efficiency.

SiFive

Series D in 2019
SiFive, Inc. is a semiconductor company that specializes in designing and manufacturing chips, particularly focusing on RISC-V architecture. Established in 2015 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with additional offices in locations such as Oregon, Texas, India, Taiwan, and France, SiFive provides a range of products including multi-core application processors, embedded microcontrollers, and system-on-chip solutions tailored for various applications such as IoT and wearables. The company emphasizes the use of open-source technology to enable faster and more cost-effective hardware development. By offering software development kits, toolchains, and customized silicon products, SiFive aims to democratize access to advanced semiconductor solutions, accelerating innovation for businesses of all sizes.

Tourlane

Series C in 2019
Tourlane GmbH is an online travel consulting and booking platform based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2016. It specializes in facilitating the planning and booking of personalized, multi-day tours across more than 30 countries. The platform connects travelers with pre-selected travel specialists, offering a user-friendly experience that combines technology and expert advice. Tourlane's software provides real-time pricing, availability, and instant trip visualization, allowing users to customize their itineraries easily. By integrating various travel services such as flights, accommodations, tours, and activities, Tourlane streamlines the travel planning process, enabling clients to create unique adventures tailored to their preferences.

Tray.io

Series B in 2019
Tray.io, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing a cloud-based API integration platform designed for enterprises. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in London, the company offers the Tray Platform, which empowers citizen automators within organizations to streamline complex processes and integrate their entire cloud stack. This platform connects to any software with an API, including both REST and SOAP-based APIs, and can process CSV files for applications with limited API support. Tray.io features a visual workflow builder that allows users to create automations without the need for coding, making it accessible for a broader range of users. In addition to its software offerings, the company provides guidance, training, support, and consulting services to help organizations maximize their automation efforts.

Owl Labs

Series B in 2019
Owl Labs Inc. specializes in developing and manufacturing innovative video conferencing technology, aimed at enhancing communication for hybrid and remote teams. Founded in 2014 and based in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of products, including the Meeting Owl and Meeting Owl Pro. These smart conference cameras feature 360° views and advanced audio capabilities, allowing them to automatically focus on the speaker during meetings. Owl Labs' products are compatible with popular video conferencing platforms such as Google Hangouts, Skype, and GoToMeeting. The company's mission is to create inclusive and engaging video experiences that facilitate dynamic discussions in modern organizations.

Outreach

Series E in 2019
Outreach Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in sales engagement solutions designed to enhance revenue growth by streamlining customer interactions across various channels, including email, voice, and social media. Founded in 2011, Outreach offers a platform that utilizes machine learning to automate repetitive sales tasks, optimize communication, and provide real-time insights based on buyer sentiment. Its features include account-based sales solutions, task management, and comprehensive tracking of email and activity metrics. Outreach's clientele encompasses major companies such as Zoom, Okta, Adobe, and Microsoft, which depend on its technology to improve sales efficiency and effectiveness. The company also maintains an office in London, United Kingdom.

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.

Brud

Series B in 2019
Brud Inc. is a transmedia studio based in Los Angeles, California, that specializes in developing digital and robotic characters for social media platforms. Founded in 2014 and formerly known as Miquela Media, the company focuses on creating virtual influencers by leveraging advancements in robotics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. Brud aims to craft engaging character-driven narratives that resonate with audiences, utilizing technology to enhance storytelling in media. The studio's innovative approach has positioned it at the forefront of the intersection between technology and entertainment.

Tourlane

Series B in 2018
Tourlane GmbH is an online travel consulting and booking platform based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2016. It specializes in facilitating the planning and booking of personalized, multi-day tours across more than 30 countries. The platform connects travelers with pre-selected travel specialists, offering a user-friendly experience that combines technology and expert advice. Tourlane's software provides real-time pricing, availability, and instant trip visualization, allowing users to customize their itineraries easily. By integrating various travel services such as flights, accommodations, tours, and activities, Tourlane streamlines the travel planning process, enabling clients to create unique adventures tailored to their preferences.

Formation Bio

Funding Round in 2018
Formation Bio is a biotechnology company dedicated to accelerating drug development and enhancing patient access to new treatments by reimagining clinical trials. The company has developed a platform that scales a network of clinical trial sites integrated within existing medical practices. By utilizing a roaming cohort of certified research coordinators and leveraging advanced software and data analytics, Formation Bio enables researchers to optimize their access to human subjects for various studies, including clinical trials and psychological research. This innovative approach aims to streamline the clinical trial process, ultimately facilitating faster delivery of new therapies to patients.

Pendo

Series D in 2018
Pendo is a technology company based in Raleigh, North Carolina, that provides a product experience platform designed to enhance user engagement with software products. The platform integrates analytics, user guidance, communication tools, and feedback mechanisms, allowing product teams to better understand user interactions and optimize trial conversions and onboarding processes. By leveraging actionable insights, Pendo enables businesses to make informed decisions about feature development and product adoption. Its client base includes notable organizations such as Verizon, Morgan Stanley, and Salesforce. Additionally, Pendo supports the global community of product and digital leaders through initiatives like Mind the Product and various sponsored events and podcasts.

Outreach

Series D in 2018
Outreach Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in sales engagement solutions designed to enhance revenue growth by streamlining customer interactions across various channels, including email, voice, and social media. Founded in 2011, Outreach offers a platform that utilizes machine learning to automate repetitive sales tasks, optimize communication, and provide real-time insights based on buyer sentiment. Its features include account-based sales solutions, task management, and comprehensive tracking of email and activity metrics. Outreach's clientele encompasses major companies such as Zoom, Okta, Adobe, and Microsoft, which depend on its technology to improve sales efficiency and effectiveness. The company also maintains an office in London, United Kingdom.

SiFive

Series C in 2018
SiFive, Inc. is a semiconductor company that specializes in designing and manufacturing chips, particularly focusing on RISC-V architecture. Established in 2015 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with additional offices in locations such as Oregon, Texas, India, Taiwan, and France, SiFive provides a range of products including multi-core application processors, embedded microcontrollers, and system-on-chip solutions tailored for various applications such as IoT and wearables. The company emphasizes the use of open-source technology to enable faster and more cost-effective hardware development. By offering software development kits, toolchains, and customized silicon products, SiFive aims to democratize access to advanced semiconductor solutions, accelerating innovation for businesses of all sizes.

Wildtype

Seed Round in 2018
Wildtype is an agtech company based in San Francisco that focuses on creating clean and sustainable seafood through cellular agriculture technologies. The company aims to produce sushi-grade salmon that offers the same nutritional benefits as wild-caught fish while eliminating common contaminants such as mercury, microplastics, antibiotics, and pesticides. By developing alternative sources of seafood, Wildtype seeks to address critical global challenges, including climate change, food security, and health, while also protecting wild species and ocean ecosystems. The company's innovative approach provides consumers with a healthier option for seafood, contributing to a more sustainable food system.

Tourlane

Series A in 2018
Tourlane GmbH is an online travel consulting and booking platform based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2016. It specializes in facilitating the planning and booking of personalized, multi-day tours across more than 30 countries. The platform connects travelers with pre-selected travel specialists, offering a user-friendly experience that combines technology and expert advice. Tourlane's software provides real-time pricing, availability, and instant trip visualization, allowing users to customize their itineraries easily. By integrating various travel services such as flights, accommodations, tours, and activities, Tourlane streamlines the travel planning process, enabling clients to create unique adventures tailored to their preferences.

Trimian

Venture Round in 2017
Trimian is a startup based in Menlo Park that specializes in developing mobile applications. The company focuses on creating a smart contacts application aimed at organizing professional relationships. This application helps users manage their contacts by providing a structured guide to the people they know, categorizing them based on factors such as schools, companies, and skills. By utilizing this tool, users can efficiently identify and connect with the appropriate individuals, streamlining their networking and communication efforts.

Pendo

Series C in 2017
Pendo is a technology company based in Raleigh, North Carolina, that provides a product experience platform designed to enhance user engagement with software products. The platform integrates analytics, user guidance, communication tools, and feedback mechanisms, allowing product teams to better understand user interactions and optimize trial conversions and onboarding processes. By leveraging actionable insights, Pendo enables businesses to make informed decisions about feature development and product adoption. Its client base includes notable organizations such as Verizon, Morgan Stanley, and Salesforce. Additionally, Pendo supports the global community of product and digital leaders through initiatives like Mind the Product and various sponsored events and podcasts.

SiFive

Series B in 2017
SiFive, Inc. is a semiconductor company that specializes in designing and manufacturing chips, particularly focusing on RISC-V architecture. Established in 2015 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with additional offices in locations such as Oregon, Texas, India, Taiwan, and France, SiFive provides a range of products including multi-core application processors, embedded microcontrollers, and system-on-chip solutions tailored for various applications such as IoT and wearables. The company emphasizes the use of open-source technology to enable faster and more cost-effective hardware development. By offering software development kits, toolchains, and customized silicon products, SiFive aims to democratize access to advanced semiconductor solutions, accelerating innovation for businesses of all sizes.

Freight Farms

Venture Round in 2017
Freight Farms, Inc. specializes in manufacturing innovative crop production units constructed from up-cycled shipping containers. Its flagship product, the Leafy Green Machine, is a pre-assembled hydroponic farm capable of producing commercial-scale yields of various crops, including herbs like mint and basil, as well as different types of lettuce and hearty greens such as kale and cabbage. Founded in 2010 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, Freight Farms aims to provide access to fresh and affordable food in regions where traditional farming is not feasible due to climate constraints. The company's technology promotes local food economies and sustainable food systems by enabling high-yield crop production regardless of environmental conditions. It serves a diverse clientele, including business owners, soil farmers, schools, municipalities, and non-profits across the United States, Canada, and Europe.

Pendo

Series B in 2016
Pendo is a technology company based in Raleigh, North Carolina, that provides a product experience platform designed to enhance user engagement with software products. The platform integrates analytics, user guidance, communication tools, and feedback mechanisms, allowing product teams to better understand user interactions and optimize trial conversions and onboarding processes. By leveraging actionable insights, Pendo enables businesses to make informed decisions about feature development and product adoption. Its client base includes notable organizations such as Verizon, Morgan Stanley, and Salesforce. Additionally, Pendo supports the global community of product and digital leaders through initiatives like Mind the Product and various sponsored events and podcasts.

North

Series B in 2016
North, formerly known as Thalmic Labs, is a technology company based in Kitchener, Canada, focused on developing innovative eyewear that integrates digital information into daily life. Founded in 2012, North employs over 400 professionals across four offices in North America, including engineers, designers, and futurists. The company's flagship product is a pair of smart glasses that provide heads-up access to digital notifications, allowing users to engage with their digital lives without the need to constantly check their phones. Features such as customizable replies, emojis, and snooze delays enhance the user experience by offering discreet and manageable access to information. North aims to create technologies that seamlessly blend with everyday activities, emphasizing the harmonious relationship between people and technology.

Pixie Technology

Series B in 2016
Pixie Technology, Inc. is a company based in Los Altos, California, that focuses on developing a technology platform designed to enhance location awareness in the Internet of Things. Founded in 2011, Pixie has created a location-aware sensor network that allows users to track, locate, and navigate everyday items with precision. By utilizing its unique technology, known as the Location of Things, Pixie enables consumers to organize and protect their belongings through a system that can pinpoint locations with high accuracy. The platform supports a Do-it-Yourself approach, inviting developers and manufacturers to create innovative location-based applications within an open ecosystem. Pixie's products are available for purchase online, making it accessible for users seeking to integrate location awareness into their daily lives.

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.

Kateeva

Series E in 2016
Kateeva, formerly known as TJet Technologies, specializes in developing inkjet printing equipment for the production of organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays. The company's innovative manufacturing solutions enable the mass production of flexible and large-size OLEDs, offering significant advantages in terms of longer lifespans, higher yields, and reduced production costs. This technology represents a breakthrough in the display industry, making it economically viable to produce OLEDs at scale. Kateeva's equipment can print billions of pixels rapidly, paving the way for advanced flat panel displays, including flexible and foldable products. This advancement not only enhances consumer electronics, making high-quality displays more accessible, but also fosters a new wave of innovation in the technology sector.

Jana

Series C in 2016
Jana Mobile Inc. is a Boston-based company that operates the mCent application, which allows users in emerging markets such as Asia, Latin America, and Africa to download and try applications without incurring data charges. Founded in 2008 and previously known as txteagle, Inc., Jana has established partnerships with over 300 mobile operators to provide free internet connectivity to its users. The mCent app has attracted more than 30 million users, facilitating the consumption of 4.0 billion megabytes of app usage. By leveraging mobile advertising, Jana offsets data costs for users, enabling clients such as Twitter, Amazon, and Tencent to engage effectively with consumers in these markets. The company's innovative approach helps make free apps truly accessible in regions where data costs can be a barrier.

Lily

Series A in 2015
Lily, founded in September 2013 in a UC Berkeley robotics lab, specializes in developing innovative camera drones designed for ease of use and portability. The company's flagship product is a throw-and-shoot camera that can be conveniently stored in a backpack while withstanding challenging weather conditions. Utilizing advanced technology, including global positioning and computer vision, Lily's drones autonomously capture high-quality images and videos from the sky. With a mission to enhance human creativity, Lily focuses on creating tools that facilitate effortless expression, ensuring that users can easily document their experiences from unique aerial perspectives.

Cruise

Series A in 2015
Cruise is a company focused on developing advanced self-driving vehicles that aim to enhance road safety and transform the transportation experience. By producing zero-emission vehicles at a dedicated manufacturing facility, Cruise integrates sophisticated hardware and software to navigate complex and unpredictable driving environments. The company's autonomous vehicles are designed to connect people with essential places, things, and experiences, particularly in dense urban settings, thereby restoring freedom of movement while simultaneously reducing carbon emissions and transit times.

Slack

Series E in 2015
Slack Technologies, Inc., established in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, operates a cloud-based communication and collaboration platform, Slack. This platform facilitates team messaging, file sharing, and integration with various business tools, catering to a wide range of industries, from startups to large enterprises. Slack's software-as-a-service model enables real-time communication and data sharing, aiming to increase organizational efficiency and productivity.

Stack Overflow

Series D in 2015
Stack Overflow Ltd operates an online community designed for developers to share programming knowledge and solve coding challenges. Founded in 2008 by Jeff Atwood and Joel Spolsky, the company offers several distinct platforms: Stack Overflow for Teams, which facilitates mission-critical knowledge management; Stack Overflow for Talent and Jobs, providing hiring and employer branding solutions for technology teams; Stack Overflow Advertising, aimed at promoting products and enhancing brand visibility; and Stack Overflow Enterprise, which enables large teams to share and access critical company information securely. Based in London, the company empowers developer communities by enhancing knowledge distribution and fostering collaboration, ultimately increasing efficiency and innovation within organizations.

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.

Jana

Venture Round in 2014
Jana Mobile Inc. is a Boston-based company that operates the mCent application, which allows users in emerging markets such as Asia, Latin America, and Africa to download and try applications without incurring data charges. Founded in 2008 and previously known as txteagle, Inc., Jana has established partnerships with over 300 mobile operators to provide free internet connectivity to its users. The mCent app has attracted more than 30 million users, facilitating the consumption of 4.0 billion megabytes of app usage. By leveraging mobile advertising, Jana offsets data costs for users, enabling clients such as Twitter, Amazon, and Tencent to engage effectively with consumers in these markets. The company's innovative approach helps make free apps truly accessible in regions where data costs can be a barrier.

Freight Farms

Funding Round in 2014
Freight Farms, Inc. specializes in manufacturing innovative crop production units constructed from up-cycled shipping containers. Its flagship product, the Leafy Green Machine, is a pre-assembled hydroponic farm capable of producing commercial-scale yields of various crops, including herbs like mint and basil, as well as different types of lettuce and hearty greens such as kale and cabbage. Founded in 2010 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, Freight Farms aims to provide access to fresh and affordable food in regions where traditional farming is not feasible due to climate constraints. The company's technology promotes local food economies and sustainable food systems by enabling high-yield crop production regardless of environmental conditions. It serves a diverse clientele, including business owners, soil farmers, schools, municipalities, and non-profits across the United States, Canada, and Europe.

Kateeva

Series D in 2014
Kateeva, formerly known as TJet Technologies, specializes in developing inkjet printing equipment for the production of organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays. The company's innovative manufacturing solutions enable the mass production of flexible and large-size OLEDs, offering significant advantages in terms of longer lifespans, higher yields, and reduced production costs. This technology represents a breakthrough in the display industry, making it economically viable to produce OLEDs at scale. Kateeva's equipment can print billions of pixels rapidly, paving the way for advanced flat panel displays, including flexible and foldable products. This advancement not only enhances consumer electronics, making high-quality displays more accessible, but also fosters a new wave of innovation in the technology sector.

Trello

Series A in 2014
Trello is a collaborative work management platform that facilitates team projects using a visual, kanban-style system reminiscent of physical sticky notes on a whiteboard. Accessible across devices, Trello's intuitive drag-and-drop interface helps teams organize tasks, track progress, and maintain transparency within projects. Its adaptability extends to various use cases, from sales pipelines to employee training programs. Since 2017, Trello has been part of Atlassian, Inc., a global software company.

Pixie Technology

Venture Round in 2014
Pixie Technology, Inc. is a company based in Los Altos, California, that focuses on developing a technology platform designed to enhance location awareness in the Internet of Things. Founded in 2011, Pixie has created a location-aware sensor network that allows users to track, locate, and navigate everyday items with precision. By utilizing its unique technology, known as the Location of Things, Pixie enables consumers to organize and protect their belongings through a system that can pinpoint locations with high accuracy. The platform supports a Do-it-Yourself approach, inviting developers and manufacturers to create innovative location-based applications within an open ecosystem. Pixie's products are available for purchase online, making it accessible for users seeking to integrate location awareness into their daily lives.

Jelly HQ

Series B in 2014
Jelly HQ is a technology company that offers a human-powered discovery and search engine focused on image-based queries. Founded in April 2013 by Biz Stone and Ben Finkel, Jelly allows users to ask questions by uploading photos, leveraging social networks to facilitate responses. The platform is designed to connect individuals and utilize a loosely distributed network of people to provide answers, resembling the decentralized neural structure of a jellyfish, which serves as the company's emblem. Through this innovative approach, Jelly aims to enhance the way users seek information and interact with their social circles.

Hey

Series A in 2014
Hey Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco that develops Heyday, an automatic journaling application designed to help users document and remember their life experiences. Founded in 2012, Heyday allows individuals to effortlessly track the places they visit, the activities they engage in, and the people they spend time with. The application automatically captures photos and organizes them into visually appealing collages, which can be customized with various layouts and filters. This innovative platform enhances users' ability to rediscover meaningful moments from their past by enabling them to search their memories by time, place, and people. Through its user-friendly interface, Heyday aims to enrich the storytelling of individual lives by preserving memories beautifully and privately.

Hey

Seed Round in 2013
Hey Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco that develops Heyday, an automatic journaling application designed to help users document and remember their life experiences. Founded in 2012, Heyday allows individuals to effortlessly track the places they visit, the activities they engage in, and the people they spend time with. The application automatically captures photos and organizes them into visually appealing collages, which can be customized with various layouts and filters. This innovative platform enhances users' ability to rediscover meaningful moments from their past by enabling them to search their memories by time, place, and people. Through its user-friendly interface, Heyday aims to enrich the storytelling of individual lives by preserving memories beautifully and privately.

Academia.edu

Series B in 2013
Academia.edu is the largest and fastest-growing platform in the world for sharing academic research. Its mission is to accelerate and democratize academic research. Over 150 million academics have signed up to Academia.edu, adding 25 million papers. Over 100,000 people join Academia.edu each day. Academia.edu attracts over 52 million unique visitors a month. 40% of the world's faculty log in to Academia.edu every month. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

North

Series A in 2013
North, formerly known as Thalmic Labs, is a technology company based in Kitchener, Canada, focused on developing innovative eyewear that integrates digital information into daily life. Founded in 2012, North employs over 400 professionals across four offices in North America, including engineers, designers, and futurists. The company's flagship product is a pair of smart glasses that provide heads-up access to digital notifications, allowing users to engage with their digital lives without the need to constantly check their phones. Features such as customizable replies, emojis, and snooze delays enhance the user experience by offering discreet and manageable access to information. North aims to create technologies that seamlessly blend with everyday activities, emphasizing the harmonious relationship between people and technology.

Jelly HQ

Series A in 2013
Jelly HQ is a technology company that offers a human-powered discovery and search engine focused on image-based queries. Founded in April 2013 by Biz Stone and Ben Finkel, Jelly allows users to ask questions by uploading photos, leveraging social networks to facilitate responses. The platform is designed to connect individuals and utilize a loosely distributed network of people to provide answers, resembling the decentralized neural structure of a jellyfish, which serves as the company's emblem. Through this innovative approach, Jelly aims to enhance the way users seek information and interact with their social circles.

Lift

Series A in 2012
Lift is a virtual web design and development company with a focus on user experience design, second screen apps, and WordPress development. Co-founded by designer Chris Wallace and entrepreneur Brad Miller, Lift works primarily with large television networks building second-screen applications for tv shows Breaking Bad, The Walking Dead, Bridezillas, and others. Founded in 2009, Lift originally focused on building WordPress websites for small businesses and blog networks. In 2010, Lift redesigned and developed TheNextWeb.com, releasing the new website live at The Next Web conference, showcasing a tight integration with the newly-released Facebook API and a unique widget-driven homepage, allowing readers to customize their news page with a drag-and-drog interface. In 2011, Lift developed The Walking Dead StorySync® for AMC tv, helping draw millions of viewers and winning two Social TV Award for Best Mobile Phone, iPad or Tablet Social TV Application. Also in 2011, Lift led the redesign of IFC.com, bring responsive design to the world of television networks.

FundersClub

Seed Round in 2012
FundersClub, established in 2012, is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm specializing in seed and early-stage investments. It is renowned for being the world's first online venture capital platform. The company has a global investment focus, with a portfolio comprising notable startups like Coinbase, Instacart, and GitLab. FundersClub is backed by prominent investors such as Y Combinator, First Round Capital, and Andreessen Horowitz.

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.

Academia.edu

Series A in 2011
Academia.edu is the largest and fastest-growing platform in the world for sharing academic research. Its mission is to accelerate and democratize academic research. Over 150 million academics have signed up to Academia.edu, adding 25 million papers. Over 100,000 people join Academia.edu each day. Academia.edu attracts over 52 million unique visitors a month. 40% of the world's faculty log in to Academia.edu every month. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Tumblr

Series E in 2011
Tumblr is an online publishing platform designed to enable users to connect, express themselves, and discover content. It allows individuals to share a variety of media, including text, photos, quotes, links, music, and videos, from various devices such as browsers, phones, desktops, or via email. This functionality facilitates the creation of short-form blogs, making it easy for users to post and engage with multimedia content.

Jana

Series A in 2011
Jana Mobile Inc. is a Boston-based company that operates the mCent application, which allows users in emerging markets such as Asia, Latin America, and Africa to download and try applications without incurring data charges. Founded in 2008 and previously known as txteagle, Inc., Jana has established partnerships with over 300 mobile operators to provide free internet connectivity to its users. The mCent app has attracted more than 30 million users, facilitating the consumption of 4.0 billion megabytes of app usage. By leveraging mobile advertising, Jana offsets data costs for users, enabling clients such as Twitter, Amazon, and Tencent to engage effectively with consumers in these markets. The company's innovative approach helps make free apps truly accessible in regions where data costs can be a barrier.

Adap.tv

Series C in 2011
Adap.tv, now part of ONE by AOL, specializes in programmatic video advertising, providing tools and services that enhance how video publishers utilize online advertising. The company offers the Adap.tv OneSource platform, which allows publishers to manage and serve advertisements from both their own sales teams and third-party advertising networks through a unified interface. This innovation facilitates a more streamlined approach for marketers and media brands to engage consumers across various platforms, including desktop, mobile, and television. By focusing on performance-driven campaigns, Adap.tv positions itself as a key partner for leading publishers, advertisers, and agencies aiming to optimize their brand value in the digital landscape.

Stack Overflow

Series B in 2011
Stack Overflow Ltd operates an online community designed for developers to share programming knowledge and solve coding challenges. Founded in 2008 by Jeff Atwood and Joel Spolsky, the company offers several distinct platforms: Stack Overflow for Teams, which facilitates mission-critical knowledge management; Stack Overflow for Talent and Jobs, providing hiring and employer branding solutions for technology teams; Stack Overflow Advertising, aimed at promoting products and enhancing brand visibility; and Stack Overflow Enterprise, which enables large teams to share and access critical company information securely. Based in London, the company empowers developer communities by enhancing knowledge distribution and fostering collaboration, ultimately increasing efficiency and innovation within organizations.

Boxee

Series C in 2011
Boxee is a media player software platform that combines locally stored personal media with internet streaming content and social networking features. The platform allows users to share their viewing habits with friends and other Boxee users on various social networks. It is partially open-source, enabling users to develop their own applications, plug-ins, and skins. The foundation of Boxee is derived from the Xbox Media Center project, originally created by home theater PC enthusiasts. In addition to software, Boxee has also developed an electronic device that connects smartphones to televisions, allowing users to discover and watch shows and movies from the internet directly on their TVs. This integration of personal media, streaming services, and social interaction positions Boxee as a versatile solution for media consumption.

Tumblr

Series D in 2010
Tumblr is an online publishing platform designed to enable users to connect, express themselves, and discover content. It allows individuals to share a variety of media, including text, photos, quotes, links, music, and videos, from various devices such as browsers, phones, desktops, or via email. This functionality facilitates the creation of short-form blogs, making it easy for users to post and engage with multimedia content.

Inform Technologies

Venture Round in 2010
Inform Technologies is a new technology solution for established media brands that automatically searches, organizes and links content to provide a rich, compelling experience that attracts and retains readers. The technology relies upon artificial intelligence tools, natural language processing, identification of topics, and the continual scanning and processing of content as it is published anywhere on the Internet.

Tumblr

Series C in 2010
Tumblr is an online publishing platform designed to enable users to connect, express themselves, and discover content. It allows individuals to share a variety of media, including text, photos, quotes, links, music, and videos, from various devices such as browsers, phones, desktops, or via email. This functionality facilitates the creation of short-form blogs, making it easy for users to post and engage with multimedia content.
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