LiveSpot
Seed Round in 2021
LiveSpot makes it easy for creators to launch a group coaching channel. LiveSpot builds a new model for creators to monetize their knowledge.
Pluot is the easiest way to video conference. A complete hardware + software solution for video conferencing and screen sharing. Dedicated hardware that easily connects to your TV. Free software so anyone can join your meetings.
Haystack
Seed Round in 2020
Haystack is an employee experience platform that centralizes an organization's communication, knowledge, and people into a single branded hub accessible via mobile and web. By unifying internal channels and resources, it helps organizations improve alignment, boost employee engagement, scale culture, and accelerate onboarding for new hires.
Daily.co
Seed Round in 2020
Pluot is the easiest way to video conference. A complete hardware + software solution for video conferencing and screen sharing. Dedicated hardware that easily connects to your TV. Free software so anyone can join your meetings.
Tandem is a virtual office for remote teams. It allows its users to see, talk to, and collaborate with their team in one click. It was founded by Rajiv Ayyangar, Tim Su, and Bernat Fortet in 2019. It is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Tandem is a virtual office for remote teams. It allows its users to see, talk to, and collaborate with their team in one click.
It was founded by Rajiv Ayyangar, Tim Su, and Bernat Fortet in 2019. It is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
RemoteHQ
Angel Round in 2018
RemoteHQ is an internet company that offers a collaborative video conferencing platform aimed at enhancing remote communication and teamwork. The platform is designed to replicate the experience of being in the same room, facilitating team meetings, sales demos, support calls, and training sessions. Utilizing computer vision and artificial intelligence, RemoteHQ provides features such as whiteboard sharing, annotation, archiving, and transcription. This allows users to engage in effective collaboration without the need for software downloads or logins, as the application operates seamlessly in any web browser.
Chatterbug
Seed Round in 2017
Chatterbug is an online language learning platform offering adaptive courses and one-on-one video sessions with native speakers. Its approach blends self-study with live lessons and progress tracking in a browser-based Live Lesson classroom, supported by a spaced repetition memorization system. The platform helps learners acquire vocabulary and grammar efficiently and practice speaking through regular conversations, with access available anytime from any device. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, the company targets flexible language training for individuals and organizations.
Itsme
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Itsme creates high fidelity Avatars and Environments that enable the World to feel closer together. Millions of people use Itsme to explore the world, meet new people, and grow meaningful friendships without the constraints of physical space
Lunchclub
Seed Round in 2017
Lunchclub is an AI-driven platform founded in 2018 by Vladimir Novakovski, Hayley Leibson, and Scott Wu, headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in facilitating introductions for one-on-one meetings, whether for lunch, coffee, or video calls. Its service aims to connect individuals seeking future business partners, team members, or investors, enabling users to make strategic connections that can help them achieve their professional goals. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Lunchclub enhances networking opportunities, allowing clients to support one another in their endeavors.
Parabol
Convertible Note in 2017
Parabol, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing an open-source meeting application tailored for remote and agile teams. Founded in 2015 and based in Alhambra, California, Parabol's platform facilitates effective communication and collaboration among distributed teams, allowing them to conduct retrospective meetings and evaluate their processes without the need for traditional tools like sticky notes. The application generates automatic insights about team performance by analyzing online collaboration activity and consolidating meeting notes and tasks into summaries. This information is shared in real time or asynchronously, ensuring all team members are on the same page, regardless of their location or time zone. Parabol also offers integration with popular project management tools, enabling teams to track progress and address roadblocks efficiently. By focusing on clarity and collaboration, Parabol aims to enhance team dynamics and unlock better performance.
Chatterbug
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Chatterbug is an online language learning platform offering adaptive courses and one-on-one video sessions with native speakers. Its approach blends self-study with live lessons and progress tracking in a browser-based Live Lesson classroom, supported by a spaced repetition memorization system. The platform helps learners acquire vocabulary and grammar efficiently and practice speaking through regular conversations, with access available anytime from any device. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, the company targets flexible language training for individuals and organizations.
Aspen Designs, Inc., established in 2016 and located in San Francisco, California, specializes in developing Navigator, a Teamwork Assistant aimed at enhancing productivity for busy leaders. This innovative tool is equipped with pre-loaded collaboration workflows that facilitate effective meeting management, decision-making, and cultural development within organizations. By leveraging best practices, Navigator enables leaders to conduct efficient and engaging meetings while minimizing administrative burdens.
Playspace
Series A in 2016
Playspace is a virtual meeting and collaboration platform designed to facilitate various forms of team interaction, including meetings, brainstorming sessions, and social gatherings. The platform provides a flexible environment equipped with tools such as whiteboards and text scratchpads, allowing teams to collaborate effectively. It features a navigation drawer that displays the day's meetings and contact statuses, enhancing connectivity among users. Additionally, Playspace includes a "Rooms" feature, which offers built-in functionalities for group activities, including synchronized music playback. A standout capability of the platform is the "Magic Screenshare" tool, which enables users to share and edit a single desktop collaboratively, making it easier for teams to work together in real-time. Overall, Playspace aims to streamline communication and collaboration within teams, creating a dedicated space for productivity and creativity.
Navigator
Series A in 2016
Navigator is a teamwork assistant designed to enhance collaboration among busy leaders and their teams. It provides guidance through a comprehensive collection of best practices derived from academic research and the collective experiences of professionals from renowned organizations such as Apple, IDEO, Stanford's d.School, and MIT's Media Lab. The company has developed an artificial intelligence Autobot that facilitates remote meeting processes by creating agendas, gathering input, and distributing essential materials. This innovative approach enables organizations to improve their teamwork and efficiency in a structured manner.
Highfive Technologies
Series B in 2015
Highfive Technologies, Inc. is a developer of video and web conferencing solutions, offering both software and hardware designed to enhance communication and collaboration for businesses. Founded in 2012 and based in Redwood City, California, the company provides browser-based devices that facilitate video, audio, and screen sharing across various platforms, including laptops, tablets, and phones. Highfive’s offerings include high-fidelity audio and 4K video capabilities, ensuring clear and effective connections during meetings. The company operates under a Hardware-as-a-Service model, allowing clients to access high-quality conferencing solutions with minimal upfront investment. In May 2013, Highfive Technologies changed its name from Parlay Labs, Inc., and as of September 2020, it functions as a subsidiary of Dialpad, Inc.
Clara Labs
Seed Round in 2015
Clara Labs is a technology company that specializes in developing Clara, an online platform designed to facilitate meeting scheduling via email for enterprises and their employees. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California, Clara Labs has been recognized for its innovative contributions to human-in-the-loop natural language processing systems and for creating one of the earliest successful conversational user experience products. In 2019, the company was acquired by Third Street Data, Inc., which subsequently became a subsidiary of TopFunnel. This acquisition allowed TopFunnel to continue operating Clara's services, while Twitter secured the research and development talent along with certain intellectual property for its content moderation efforts.
Cambly Inc. is an online educational platform established in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in providing language training services, primarily focusing on English learners. Through its mobile application, Cambly offers on-demand access to native English-speaking tutors via video chat, allowing students to engage in conversational practice tailored to their individual needs. This interactive platform enables users to learn new vocabulary and concepts in a dynamic manner, with the option to review lessons at their convenience. Cambly aims to facilitate language acquisition through direct interaction with experienced tutors, effectively bridging the gap between learners and proficient speakers.
RedCap is a membership-based premium driver-on-demand service, designed to enhance the customer experience for car dealerships. The company offers a user-friendly online platform that integrates with dealership management systems (DMS), enabling users to schedule vehicle service appointments and test drives from the convenience of their homes or offices. Utilizing sophisticated capacity management algorithms, RedCap's platform helps dealerships optimize their appointment scheduling, ensuring a smoother flow of daily demand. This approach not only improves efficiency for dealerships but also provides customers with a seamless and convenient service experience.
Highfive Technologies
Series A in 2012
Highfive Technologies, Inc. is a developer of video and web conferencing solutions, offering both software and hardware designed to enhance communication and collaboration for businesses. Founded in 2012 and based in Redwood City, California, the company provides browser-based devices that facilitate video, audio, and screen sharing across various platforms, including laptops, tablets, and phones. Highfive’s offerings include high-fidelity audio and 4K video capabilities, ensuring clear and effective connections during meetings. The company operates under a Hardware-as-a-Service model, allowing clients to access high-quality conferencing solutions with minimal upfront investment. In May 2013, Highfive Technologies changed its name from Parlay Labs, Inc., and as of September 2020, it functions as a subsidiary of Dialpad, Inc.
Grouper
Seed Round in 2012
Grouper is a social club that facilitates group outings by connecting two groups of friends, typically consisting of three individuals each from different genders or similar gender combinations. Founded in New York in 2011, Grouper utilizes data from Facebook profiles to match participants, enhancing their social experiences. The company has expanded its operations to major cities across the United States and has facilitated tens of thousands of drinks among its members. The founding team includes Michael Waxman, a Yale graduate with a background in language learning, and Tom Brown, an MIT engineer with experience at MoPub. Grouper was part of Y Combinator's Winter 2012 program, which provided initial funding and support for its growth.
Meetings.io
Seed Round in 2011
Meetings.io is an enterprise meeting and video communication platform delivered through a web browser. It enables face-to-face meetings with clients, colleagues, and project teams by generating reusable meeting room links that participants can join without signups or software installation. Users can drop in and out of a session, making it suitable for ad hoc discussions or structured presentations. The platform emphasizes ease of access and collaboration by avoiding downloads and registrations, while supporting real-time video and the sharing of updates, performance highlights, and issues within the meeting context. It is designed to simplify scheduling and conducting meetings, enabling productive conversations with remote participants and teams regardless of location.
Noteleaf
Seed Round in 2011
Noteleaf, Inc. is a company based in Palo Alto, California, that specializes in designing and developing a mobile application serving as a contact information aggregator for Gmail and Google Calendar. Founded in 2010, Noteleaf's application enhances meeting preparedness by integrating with Google Calendar to recognize attendees' names. This functionality allows the app to provide users with relevant information about their meeting counterparts just before the meeting occurs, thereby facilitating more informed and productive interactions.
DocVerse
Seed Round in 2008
DocVerse, founded in 2007 by former Microsoft employees Shan Sinha and Alex DeNeui, addresses the inefficiencies of sharing and editing Microsoft Office documents through email attachments. The company developed a downloadable plug-in that transforms Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel into web-enabled collaboration platforms. This innovative solution enables real-time sharing and simultaneous group editing of documents, allowing users to collaborate effectively without disrupting the power and familiarity of the Microsoft Office suite, which has nearly 600 million users worldwide. DocVerse's approach streamlines workflow and enhances productivity for individuals and teams seeking improved document collaboration.
LiveMind is a marketplace where anyone can profit from sharing their wisdom, talent and expertise during live learning events. Events are hosted in online meeting rooms that are best alternative to in-person training.
LiveMind handles all of the tasks required to deliver the course except your expertise. Registration, billing, hosting, and providing the virtual tools are all taken care of. The teacher can concentrate on creating great content, and the student can attend class with minimal effort.