Ideogram is an artificial intelligence startup focused on generative text-to-image technology. The company develops innovative media tools designed to enhance creative expression and accessibility for users. Its platform incorporates advanced functionalities, allowing individuals to explore and experiment with creative projects using generative artificial intelligence. Through its unique approach, Ideogram aims to empower users to unleash their creativity by simplifying the process of generating visual content from textual input.
Monaverse
Series A in 2022
Mona’s mission is to empower people around the world to create, collect, and share high quality immersive experiences on the blockchain, growing the Open Metaverse.
Mona is the medium of the metaverse.
MINDSET
Seed Round in 2021
Mindset is a wellness platform that features a library of authentic and intimate audio collections by various artists. Mindset seeks to normalize the discussion of human experiences by telling authentic stories about successes and failures, mental health journeys, values, beliefs, and realizations in life, love, career, and everything in between.
The company was founded in 2021 and is based in Los Angeles, California.
Highlight
Seed Round in 2021
Highlight is a platform facilitating the creation, collection, and trading of digital artifacts.
Alt is a platform founded in 2020 that facilitates the exchange, investment, valuation, secure storage, and authentication of collectible cards, particularly sports cards. The platform allows users to buy and sell trading cards in a manner similar to stock trading, providing tools for automated portfolio management, asset insurance, and enhanced liquidity options. By offering resources for users to track and manage their investments effectively, Alt aims to simplify the process of collecting and investing in trading cards, helping collectors engage more deeply with their passions.
Alt is a platform founded in 2020 that facilitates the exchange, investment, valuation, secure storage, and authentication of collectible cards, particularly sports cards. The platform allows users to buy and sell trading cards in a manner similar to stock trading, providing tools for automated portfolio management, asset insurance, and enhanced liquidity options. By offering resources for users to track and manage their investments effectively, Alt aims to simplify the process of collecting and investing in trading cards, helping collectors engage more deeply with their passions.
Neyborly
Seed Round in 2019
Neyborly is a commercial real estate company focused on transforming under-utilized urban spaces into vibrant community hubs for events, meetings, and pop-up activities. By revitalizing vacant properties, Neyborly provides customizable and affordable rental spaces that cater to a variety of needs, such as birthday parties, corporate meetings, and art shows. The company leverages design, data, and exceptional customer service to create unique environments that foster connection and creativity. Committed to democratizing access to real estate, Neyborly aims to reshape how individuals and organizations utilize spaces in their neighborhoods, ultimately bringing people together to celebrate and inspire within their communities.
Neyborly
Seed Round in 2019
Neyborly is a commercial real estate company focused on transforming under-utilized urban spaces into vibrant community hubs for events, meetings, and pop-up activities. By revitalizing vacant properties, Neyborly provides customizable and affordable rental spaces that cater to a variety of needs, such as birthday parties, corporate meetings, and art shows. The company leverages design, data, and exceptional customer service to create unique environments that foster connection and creativity. Committed to democratizing access to real estate, Neyborly aims to reshape how individuals and organizations utilize spaces in their neighborhoods, ultimately bringing people together to celebrate and inspire within their communities.
Superplastic
Seed Round in 2018
Founded in 2017, Superplastic is a Vermont-based company that creates character-based products and entertainment. It designs limited edition art toys, apparel, games, and animation, collaborating with renowned artists to bring unique characters to life.
Hullabalu
Seed Round in 2015
Hullabalu is a New York City-based company dedicated to creating original stories aimed at the new generation. Drawing inspiration from a love of fantastical worlds and timeless classics, Hullabalu develops engaging narratives that promote strong values and positive character development. The company features a series of stories centered around a diverse group of characters, complemented by illustrations, music, and interactive activities. Through its innovative approach, Hullabalu seeks to provide children with entertaining and meaningful experiences that foster imagination and encourage positive growth.
Electric Objects
Seed Round in 2014
Electric Objects is a startup that specializes in creating digital picture frames designed to display high-resolution artwork from the internet. Their flagship product, the EO1, is a 23-inch, high-definition screen with an integrated computer and Android operating system. The device allows users to select and change images instantly via a simple web app or mobile application. Founded by Jake Levine, Electric Objects was born out of his desire to display art on his walls in a more dynamic way. The EO1 is not intended for direct interaction like a tablet or television; instead, it serves as a digital canvas that brings the beauty of the internet into users' homes through high-quality artwork.
SeeMe
Venture Round in 2014
SeeMe is an online platform that connects contemporary emerging artists with a global audience, facilitating the sale of limited edition prints and original artwork. The platform allows artists to showcase a diverse range of images, appealing to various tastes and interests. Through its website and mobile app, users can engage with creators by leaving comments and likes, and they can also purchase eco-friendly postcards and unique apparel featuring the artwork. SeeMe employs intuitive discovery tools and predictive algorithms to help collectors find and support top artists, fostering a community where hundreds of thousands of creators are connected with millions of art enthusiasts worldwide.
Hullabalu
Convertible Note in 2014
Hullabalu is a New York City-based company dedicated to creating original stories aimed at the new generation. Drawing inspiration from a love of fantastical worlds and timeless classics, Hullabalu develops engaging narratives that promote strong values and positive character development. The company features a series of stories centered around a diverse group of characters, complemented by illustrations, music, and interactive activities. Through its innovative approach, Hullabalu seeks to provide children with entertaining and meaningful experiences that foster imagination and encourage positive growth.
FiftyThree
Series A in 2013
FiftyThree, Inc. is a company that develops innovative applications aimed at enhancing creativity and collaboration. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in New York, FiftyThree offers a drawing application called Paper, which enables users to create, capture, and transform ideas on their iPads, functioning as a sketchpad, notebook, and journal. Additionally, the company provides Pencil, a stylus designed for use with iPads and iPhones, enhancing the user experience for digital drawing and note-taking. FiftyThree also specializes in collaborative tools that facilitate idea organization and sharing among teams, ultimately helping creators refine and improve their concepts. As of August 2018, FiftyThree operates as a subsidiary of WeTransfer BV.
Hullabalu
Seed Round in 2013
Hullabalu is a New York City-based company dedicated to creating original stories aimed at the new generation. Drawing inspiration from a love of fantastical worlds and timeless classics, Hullabalu develops engaging narratives that promote strong values and positive character development. The company features a series of stories centered around a diverse group of characters, complemented by illustrations, music, and interactive activities. Through its innovative approach, Hullabalu seeks to provide children with entertaining and meaningful experiences that foster imagination and encourage positive growth.
NewHive
Seed Round in 2013
NewHive is an online platform that serves as a do-it-yourself self-publishing tool, enabling users to express their creativity through customizable web pages. It fosters a social environment where individuals can create and share their unique content, encouraging artistic exploration and personal expression. By providing a user-friendly interface, NewHive empowers creators to develop and showcase their work, enhancing the interaction between users and their audiences.
NewHive
Seed Round in 2012
NewHive is an online platform that serves as a do-it-yourself self-publishing tool, enabling users to express their creativity through customizable web pages. It fosters a social environment where individuals can create and share their unique content, encouraging artistic exploration and personal expression. By providing a user-friendly interface, NewHive empowers creators to develop and showcase their work, enhancing the interaction between users and their audiences.
FiftyThree
Seed Round in 2012
FiftyThree, Inc. is a company that develops innovative applications aimed at enhancing creativity and collaboration. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in New York, FiftyThree offers a drawing application called Paper, which enables users to create, capture, and transform ideas on their iPads, functioning as a sketchpad, notebook, and journal. Additionally, the company provides Pencil, a stylus designed for use with iPads and iPhones, enhancing the user experience for digital drawing and note-taking. FiftyThree also specializes in collaborative tools that facilitate idea organization and sharing among teams, ultimately helping creators refine and improve their concepts. As of August 2018, FiftyThree operates as a subsidiary of WeTransfer BV.
SeeMe is an online platform that connects contemporary emerging artists with a global audience, facilitating the sale of limited edition prints and original artwork. The platform allows artists to showcase a diverse range of images, appealing to various tastes and interests. Through its website and mobile app, users can engage with creators by leaving comments and likes, and they can also purchase eco-friendly postcards and unique apparel featuring the artwork. SeeMe employs intuitive discovery tools and predictive algorithms to help collectors find and support top artists, fostering a community where hundreds of thousands of creators are connected with millions of art enthusiasts worldwide.
Graffiti Labs
Seed Round in 2011
Graffiti Labs, Inc., established in 2007 and headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts, specializes in developing browser-based games focused on creating virtual drawings. The company's offerings include a popular Facebook application that enables users to draw for one another, fostering a creative and interactive online community.
Fab, Inc. is an e-commerce company specializing in the sale of everyday design products. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York, it offers a wide range of products including furniture, kitchen and dining ware, bed and bath items, art, jewelry, and personal accessories. Fab serves customers in the United States, Canada, and Australia. Since 2015, it has operated as a subsidiary of PCH International Ltd.
Fab, Inc. is an e-commerce company specializing in the sale of everyday design products. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York, it offers a wide range of products including furniture, kitchen and dining ware, bed and bath items, art, jewelry, and personal accessories. Fab serves customers in the United States, Canada, and Australia. Since 2015, it has operated as a subsidiary of PCH International Ltd.
20x200 is a New York City-based e-commerce platform that aims to transform design-oriented consumers into art collectors. The company offers a curated selection of affordable, limited-edition prints, which are museum-quality and delivered with artist-signed certificates of authenticity. Collaborating with a diverse range of artists, from emerging talents to established figures, 20x200 releases new and exclusive editions weekly, with prices varying from $24 to $10,000. The platform is designed to make art accessible, allowing collectors and buyers to discover and purchase unique prints that reflect both artistic quality and affordability.