Resend is a software company specializing in developer-focused email solutions. It offers an API for sending transactional emails at scale, featuring dedicated IPs for improved deliverability and automatic IP warming. Resend also provides documentation and support for integration with Laravel.
Character.ai
Venture Round in 2023
Character.ai develops an open-ended conversational platform where users can create characters and engage in dialogues. The company focuses on neural language models to power these interactions, facilitating creativity, learning, and entertainment.
Character.ai
Seed Round in 2023
Character.ai develops an open-ended conversational platform where users can create characters and engage in dialogues. The company focuses on neural language models to power these interactions, facilitating creativity, learning, and entertainment.
Magical is a productivity app that empowers anyone to slash through repetitive tasks in seconds by effortlessly moving data between any site you work with. With a simple keystroke, Magical automates mundane tasks like messaging, data entry, sourcing, and prospecting workflows. Unlike existing automation solutions that are expensive, clunky, and require a technical team to set up, Magical is designed for non-technical users, offering a simple, user-enabled solution that works across any app.
Loops is a SaaS company that provides automated messaging and newsletter services. Its platform offers a block editor for email creation, code editor based on Studio, pre-built templates, and facilitates sending email newsletters, automated messages, and one-off campaigns.
Beeper is a social media application that consolidates messaging across multiple platforms, including iMessage and WhatsApp, into a single interface. This innovative app allows users to search, snooze, or archive messages, ensuring that important communications are easily accessible and never overlooked. By providing a unified inbox, Beeper enhances the messaging experience, making it efficient for users to manage conversations from various networks in one place.
Cooper is a mobile application that enables users to connect with friends through gaming. It provides a platform for users to participate in voice chats, discover games their friends are playing, and organize gaming parties. The app focuses on fostering social interactions among gamers, allowing them to engage in games together in a fun and interactive environment.
Cappuccino.fm
Seed Round in 2020
Cappuccino.fm is a company that specializes in developing a mobile audio group messaging application designed to facilitate connections among individuals. The application enables users to record voice memos and share them with customizable groups, thereby fostering deeper relationships and helping users create new connections. By focusing on audio communication, Cappuccino.fm aims to enhance social interactions in a more personal and engaging manner.
'nuffsaid
Seed Round in 2020
Nuffsaid helps people focus on the work that matters. Our product centralizes your work apps—email, chat, Salesforce, Jira, and more—and uses AI to prioritize the work that will move the needle in your role.
We offer a Personal package and Teams upgrade.
'nuffsaid
Seed Round in 2019
Nuffsaid helps people focus on the work that matters. Our product centralizes your work apps—email, chat, Salesforce, Jira, and more—and uses AI to prioritize the work that will move the needle in your role.
We offer a Personal package and Teams upgrade.
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.
Community
Seed Round in 2019
Community is a messaging and engagement platform that enables two-way, direct communication between influencers, brands, public figures, creators, artists, and their audiences at scale. The platform connects businesses and organizations with consumers through a secure channel, including a unique 10-digit phone number, and aims to facilitate authentic interactions while addressing data privacy concerns and reducing the toxicity often associated with traditional social media.
Founded in 2013, Volley specializes in developing AI-powered conversational games optimized for messaging apps and voice interfaces. Its popular titles include Song Quiz, Yes Sire, World Detective, Trivia Showdown, Math Showdown, Jeopardy!, Wheel of Fortune, and 20 Questions.
Mirror Emoji Keyboard
Seed Round in 2017
Mirror uses a single selfie to instantly create hundreds of emoji that look like you and your friends. You can then use these in all messengers.
Welkin Health
Series A in 2017
Founded in 2013, Welkin Health develops software that guides healthcare teams through patient management workflows. Its platform ensures patients receive care at the right time by configuring care programs into actionable tasks for health workers. Welkin's software facilitates communication between providers, health plans, and patients via phone, text, video, and email.
Guilded
Seed Round in 2017
Guilded, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a chat platform tailored for competitive gaming and esports, aimed at helping gamers stay organized and connected with their teams. Founded in 2016 and based in Dallas, Texas, Guilded offers a suite of tools that enhances group communication through features such as integrated event calendars, forums, and document sharing. The platform is designed to streamline the recruitment process for players and teams, enabling them to build better connections and improve their gaming experiences. By providing a centralized space for discussing strategies and managing gaming communities, Guilded facilitates enhanced collaboration among online gamers.
Stedi, Inc. is a business-to-business messaging platform focused on facilitating transactions through a modern, API-first clearinghouse. Founded in 2016 and based in Boulder, Colorado, Stedi provides a digital mailbox and various services, including tax rate notifications, insurance plan descriptions, air shipment information, and business entity filings. The platform supports both healthcare technology companies and established businesses by enabling the exchange of critical transactions through modern API interfaces as well as traditional real-time and batch EDI processes. Stedi is committed to enhancing communication and efficiency in business transactions across various sectors.
Amplify.ai
Seed Round in 2017
Amplify.ai is a developer of a conversational marketing and engagement platform that empowers marketing and support teams with advanced AI technology for authentic conversations. The platform facilitates natural language engagement throughout the customer journey, enabling brands to generate feature-rich bots quickly and effectively. Amplify.ai has successfully managed over 2.5 billion engagements with more than 175 million consumers globally, providing tools that drive real conversations and actionable outcomes across various industries.
Stedi, Inc. is a business-to-business messaging platform focused on facilitating transactions through a modern, API-first clearinghouse. Founded in 2016 and based in Boulder, Colorado, Stedi provides a digital mailbox and various services, including tax rate notifications, insurance plan descriptions, air shipment information, and business entity filings. The platform supports both healthcare technology companies and established businesses by enabling the exchange of critical transactions through modern API interfaces as well as traditional real-time and batch EDI processes. Stedi is committed to enhancing communication and efficiency in business transactions across various sectors.
Ava is a company that specializes in live captioning technology, utilizing artificial intelligence to transcribe spoken language into text. Its innovative platform is designed to enhance accessibility for the 466 million individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing worldwide. By providing instant captions and color-coded text, Ava's application facilitates seamless communication in group conversations, allowing users to actively participate in discussions and stay informed about their surroundings. This approach not only empowers deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals but also fosters improved connections among all participants in various social settings.
Frisbee
Seed Round in 2016
Frisbee builds mobile video products that enable people to intimately and authentically communicate with one another through video. We want to help people feel close to one another even when apart in a way that builds deeper relationships.
We're looking for motivated engineers who can bring their skills and ideas to building mobile products that help people connect. We're a small scrappy team of former Facebookers and startup vets, and looking for A players to bring on!
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Previous products:
Alively (iOS) makes it easy to capture & share everyday moments privately with your friends through live or recorded video: https://alive.ly/ and App Store here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/alively/id1143273512
Wakie
Convertible Note in 2016
Wakie develops mobile applications that facilitate voice-based social interactions, including wake-up calls, by connecting users through a global community. The platform allows individuals to initiate conversations on various topics, customize profiles with nicknames, and engage in private voice chats with others, offering a pseudonymous and safe environment for companionship and support. Originally launched in 2011 in Russia with a Russian-language wake-up app, the service has expanded to an international user base and provides an alternative to traditional alarms by enabling human-powered wake-up calls through peer participation.
Confide
Seed Round in 2016
Confide, Inc. is a New York-based company that offers a mobile messaging platform designed for confidential communication. Established in 2013, Confide specializes in providing users with off-the-record messaging capabilities, featuring encrypted, self-destructing messages that are also screenshot-proof. This unique approach ensures that conversations remain private and secure while preventing duplication or misuse of sensitive information. By enabling users to discuss delicate topics and share unfiltered opinions without fear of exposure, Confide aims to enhance information integrity and privacy in digital communications.
Gladly, established in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in cloud-based software for contact centers serving B2C brands. Its platform enables seamless, omnichannel customer communication across voice, email, messaging, chat, and social media, empowering agents and fostering customer loyalty through positive experiences.
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.
Pushbullet
Seed Round in 2015
Pushbullet Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing mobile applications designed to facilitate seamless communication between devices. Founded in 2013, Pushbullet enables users to send files, links, reminders, and checklists between their Android devices and computers quickly and securely. The applications allow users to view calls and texts on their computers and effortlessly transfer various types of information, thereby enhancing productivity and connectivity across devices. Pushbullet's services aim to bridge the gap between phones, tablets, and computers, allowing for a more integrated user experience.
&Ava
Venture Round in 2015
Ava is a company that specializes in live captioning technology, utilizing artificial intelligence to transcribe spoken language into text. Its innovative platform is designed to enhance accessibility for the 466 million individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing worldwide. By providing instant captions and color-coded text, Ava's application facilitates seamless communication in group conversations, allowing users to actively participate in discussions and stay informed about their surroundings. This approach not only empowers deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals but also fosters improved connections among all participants in various social settings.
Kik, founded in 2009 by a group of University of Waterloo students, is a mobile messaging application based in Waterloo, Ontario. The company aims to facilitate connections among users, services, and businesses, particularly targeting a teenage audience. Kik offers features that allow users to share their feelings and engage with friends and family, as well as chatbots for entertainment. With over 300 million registered users, Kik has established itself as a popular messaging platform, with more than 40% of young Americans using it as their primary messaging app. Users typically spend an average of 35 minutes per session within the app, reflecting its strong engagement. The company is supported by notable venture capitalists and has raised significant funding, with Tencent, the creator of WeChat, as a strategic investor.
Talkray is a developer of a mobile communication application that transforms smartphones into a walkie-talkie, allowing users to make free calls and engage in chat. The application facilitates the sharing of photos, videos, and location information, enhancing connectivity among users. Available for both Android and iPhone platforms, Talkray aims to provide a seamless communication experience for individuals looking to stay in touch with family and friends.
Kik, founded in 2009 by a group of University of Waterloo students, is a mobile messaging application based in Waterloo, Ontario. The company aims to facilitate connections among users, services, and businesses, particularly targeting a teenage audience. Kik offers features that allow users to share their feelings and engage with friends and family, as well as chatbots for entertainment. With over 300 million registered users, Kik has established itself as a popular messaging platform, with more than 40% of young Americans using it as their primary messaging app. Users typically spend an average of 35 minutes per session within the app, reflecting its strong engagement. The company is supported by notable venture capitalists and has raised significant funding, with Tencent, the creator of WeChat, as a strategic investor.
HandUp PBC
Seed Round in 2014
HandUp PBC, based in San Francisco, California, operates a crowdfunding platform that connects donors with individuals in need, particularly within the homeless community. Founded in June 2013, the platform enables non-profit organizations to launch fundraising campaigns for various essential needs, including housing, food, and medical expenses. Donors can contribute directly to individuals through their web profiles or via SMS, allowing them to learn about the specific stories and needs of those they are helping. To ensure that donations are used effectively, HandUp collaborates with fulfillment partners and retailers, making certain that contributions go toward basic necessities such as clothing and shelter. This approach not only facilitates direct assistance but also fosters a sense of community and accountability within the fundraising process.
Weave is the all-in-one customer communication and engagement platform for small business. From the first phone call to the final invoice and every touchpoint in between, Weave connects the entire customer journey. Weave’s software solutions transform how local businesses attract, communicate with and engage customers to grow their business. The first Utah company to join Y Combinator, Weave has set the bar for Utah startup achievement & work culture. In the past year, Weave has been included in the Forbes Cloud 100, Inc. 5000 fastest-growing companies in America, and Glassdoor Best Places to Work. To learn more, visit www.getweave.com/newsroom/
With over 15,000 customers, Weave was the first Utah company to join Y Combinator and has received several renowned awards, including the Fortune 100 Best Companies 2019, Forbes 2019 Cloud 100 and Forbes 2020 Next Billion-Dollar Startups, the 2019 and 2020 Inc. 5000 fastest-growing companies in America, Glassdoor’s 2019 and 2020 Best Places to Work and 2019 Top CEOs.
WUT, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2014. It specializes in developing a social messaging application that allows users to send anonymous and ephemeral messages to their friends. The application is designed to facilitate spontaneous and free-spirited interactions, enabling users to capture and share moments of banter with their social circle directly on their mobile devices. By focusing on anonymity and the temporary nature of messages, WUT aims to enhance the social messaging experience, catering to users who seek a more playful and casual form of communication.
HandUp PBC
Convertible Note in 2014
HandUp PBC, based in San Francisco, California, operates a crowdfunding platform that connects donors with individuals in need, particularly within the homeless community. Founded in June 2013, the platform enables non-profit organizations to launch fundraising campaigns for various essential needs, including housing, food, and medical expenses. Donors can contribute directly to individuals through their web profiles or via SMS, allowing them to learn about the specific stories and needs of those they are helping. To ensure that donations are used effectively, HandUp collaborates with fulfillment partners and retailers, making certain that contributions go toward basic necessities such as clothing and shelter. This approach not only facilitates direct assistance but also fosters a sense of community and accountability within the fundraising process.
Confide
Seed Round in 2014
Confide, Inc. is a New York-based company that offers a mobile messaging platform designed for confidential communication. Established in 2013, Confide specializes in providing users with off-the-record messaging capabilities, featuring encrypted, self-destructing messages that are also screenshot-proof. This unique approach ensures that conversations remain private and secure while preventing duplication or misuse of sensitive information. By enabling users to discuss delicate topics and share unfiltered opinions without fear of exposure, Confide aims to enhance information integrity and privacy in digital communications.
Weave is the all-in-one customer communication and engagement platform for small business. From the first phone call to the final invoice and every touchpoint in between, Weave connects the entire customer journey. Weave’s software solutions transform how local businesses attract, communicate with and engage customers to grow their business. The first Utah company to join Y Combinator, Weave has set the bar for Utah startup achievement & work culture. In the past year, Weave has been included in the Forbes Cloud 100, Inc. 5000 fastest-growing companies in America, and Glassdoor Best Places to Work. To learn more, visit www.getweave.com/newsroom/
With over 15,000 customers, Weave was the first Utah company to join Y Combinator and has received several renowned awards, including the Fortune 100 Best Companies 2019, Forbes 2019 Cloud 100 and Forbes 2020 Next Billion-Dollar Startups, the 2019 and 2020 Inc. 5000 fastest-growing companies in America, Glassdoor’s 2019 and 2020 Best Places to Work and 2019 Top CEOs.
Swipe Labs
Seed Round in 2013
Swipe Labs, founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in developing mobile communication applications that enhance the intimacy and privacy of user interactions. Their primary product allows users to share private photos and videos with select groups of friends, providing a more personal and secure way to communicate compared to public social media platforms. The company focuses on experimenting with new social products to improve mobile communication experiences for its users.
Layer, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in the development of an open communications layer platform for the Internet. Founded in 2011, Layer enables developers to integrate rich messaging, voice, and video capabilities into their applications. The company's offerings include Atlas, a customizable UI kit designed for enhancing messaging features, as well as software development kits (SDKs) for both iOS and Android platforms. Additionally, Layer provides a Client API that allows browser-based applications to incorporate chat and communication services, along with a Platform API that facilitates the automation, extension, and integration of these services with other applications. Through its innovative tools, Layer aims to enhance customer interaction for businesses by improving communication between companies and their clients.
Leo is the fastest and easiest way to share moments of your life with family and friends. Connect with your favorite people through short-lived photos, videos and texts, captured in the moment. Messages disappear a few seconds after viewing them.
Layer, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in the development of an open communications layer platform for the Internet. Founded in 2011, Layer enables developers to integrate rich messaging, voice, and video capabilities into their applications. The company's offerings include Atlas, a customizable UI kit designed for enhancing messaging features, as well as software development kits (SDKs) for both iOS and Android platforms. Additionally, Layer provides a Client API that allows browser-based applications to incorporate chat and communication services, along with a Platform API that facilitates the automation, extension, and integration of these services with other applications. Through its innovative tools, Layer aims to enhance customer interaction for businesses by improving communication between companies and their clients.
7 Cups is a global online platform offering emotional health and well-being services. It securely connects individuals seeking support with trained listeners or therapists worldwide for anonymous, judgment-free one-on-one chat sessions. With over 160,000 listeners in 189 countries speaking 140 languages, it's the world's largest mental health delivery system. Additionally, 7 Cups provides evidence-based steps to overcome specific challenges and partners with organizations like MIT to support students and employees.
Tapstack
Seed Round in 2013
Tapstack, originally founded in 2014 as Taptalk, specializes in developing an innovative communication application that allows users to share personalized short videos and photos effortlessly. The app bridges the gap between traditional messaging and social media, enabling users to maintain a regular presence in the lives of their contacts. With a simple interface, users can send messages, location information, and multimedia content with a single tap on a profile picture from their contact grid. This functionality provides a unique way to share everyday moments that might otherwise go uncommunicated, fostering deeper connections among friends and family.
Snap Inc. is a United States technology and social media company best known for Snapchat, a multimedia messaging app that enables users to send ephemeral photos and videos, share Stories, and access augmented reality features. The company also offers Camera, Chat, Memories, Discover, and Snap Map to enhance communication and content discovery, and has produced Spectacles, a line of wearable camera hardware. Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Snap Inc. was founded in 2010 and focuses on camera-based experiences that blend messaging, AR effects, and interactive media for a global audience.
MessageMe
Series A in 2013
MessageMe is a mobile messaging application designed to enhance communication through personalized and emotionally engaging interactions. The platform focuses on creating a fun and lightweight user experience, encouraging users to send and respond to messages in a dynamic manner. By applying techniques from social gaming, MessageMe aims to enrich the emotional context of messaging, thereby increasing user engagement and excitement. The company has attracted interest from major players in the tech industry, including Snapchat and Truecaller. Ultimately, MessageMe was acquired by Yahoo for a sum estimated between $30 million and $40 million, reflecting its potential in the competitive messaging app landscape.
Talkray is a developer of a mobile communication application that transforms smartphones into a walkie-talkie, allowing users to make free calls and engage in chat. The application facilitates the sharing of photos, videos, and location information, enhancing connectivity among users. Available for both Android and iPhone platforms, Talkray aims to provide a seamless communication experience for individuals looking to stay in touch with family and friends.
Koala develops a photo-sharing application which can be integrated into smartphone messenger.
Koala was formerly known as Albumatic Inc. and changed its name to Koala in November 2013. It was founded in 2012 and is based in San Francisco, California.
MessageMe
Seed Round in 2013
MessageMe is a mobile messaging application designed to enhance communication through personalized and emotionally engaging interactions. The platform focuses on creating a fun and lightweight user experience, encouraging users to send and respond to messages in a dynamic manner. By applying techniques from social gaming, MessageMe aims to enrich the emotional context of messaging, thereby increasing user engagement and excitement. The company has attracted interest from major players in the tech industry, including Snapchat and Truecaller. Ultimately, MessageMe was acquired by Yahoo for a sum estimated between $30 million and $40 million, reflecting its potential in the competitive messaging app landscape.
Snap Inc. is a United States technology and social media company best known for Snapchat, a multimedia messaging app that enables users to send ephemeral photos and videos, share Stories, and access augmented reality features. The company also offers Camera, Chat, Memories, Discover, and Snap Map to enhance communication and content discovery, and has produced Spectacles, a line of wearable camera hardware. Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Snap Inc. was founded in 2010 and focuses on camera-based experiences that blend messaging, AR effects, and interactive media for a global audience.
Discourse
Seed Round in 2012
Discourse is an open-source discussion platform designed to enhance online communication in an evolving digital landscape. By integrating features of mailing lists, discussion forums, and long-form chat rooms, Discourse provides a comprehensive solution for hosting searchable discussions. The platform emphasizes community engagement through tools that support a trust system, notifications, and community moderation. This allows users to connect with one another effectively and fosters meaningful conversations among participants. Discourse aims to redefine online discourse by creating a modern, user-friendly environment that caters to the needs of users in a world dominated by social media and instant communication.
Moped
Venture Round in 2012
Moped is a messaging application designed to facilitate communication for users on both desktop and mobile devices. Launched in Berlin, Germany, the platform allows users to send messages and integrates seamlessly with various web services, enhancing its functionality. It caters to small businesses by providing tools that streamline communication, making it easier for teams to collaborate. In December 2013, Moped was acquired by 6Wunderkinder, further expanding its reach and capabilities in the messaging space.
Couple is an app just for the two of you. It helps you stay connected, and feel close to each other. Whether it's texting, sharing videos, photos, sketching together and more, Couple let's your partner know that you're thinking about them.
Couple was part of the YCombinator W2012 batch, and was formerly named Pair until they renamed to Couple on January 31st, 2013.
Voxer
Venture Round in 2012
Voxer, LLC is a mobile communication application developer based in San Francisco, California. Founded in 2007 and originally known as RebelVox, LLC, the company rebranded to Voxer in March 2011. Voxer offers a push-to-talk service compatible with iOS and Android devices, enabling users to send instant voice, text, and photo messages in real time. The application is designed for teams, featuring end-to-end encryption and supporting communication over 3G, 4G, or Wi-Fi networks. This allows for secure, real-time messaging, facilitating effective collaboration among users worldwide.
Talkray
Seed Round in 2012
Talkray is a developer of a mobile communication application that transforms smartphones into a walkie-talkie, allowing users to make free calls and engage in chat. The application facilitates the sharing of photos, videos, and location information, enhancing connectivity among users. Available for both Android and iPhone platforms, Talkray aims to provide a seamless communication experience for individuals looking to stay in touch with family and friends.
FamilyLeaf
Seed Round in 2012
FamilyLeaf is a private place to share your life with your family.
You create a private page where your family can easily share photos, share life updates, store contact information, and post messages.
Our mission is to bring families around the world closer together. Family is the most irreplaceable but overlooked social network; we want to help you share the little things that build a lifetime of love!
Highlight
Seed Round in 2012
Highlight is a mobile application designed to facilitate social connections among users in their vicinity. The app notifies users when they are in close proximity to others who share mutual friends or interests on Facebook, allowing for potential interactions. Users receive push notifications when they come within a few blocks of these individuals, enabling them to message each other. The app's homescreen features a reverse chronological list of people the user has encountered, enhancing the experience of discovering and engaging with nearby acquaintances. Highlight aims to foster a sense of community and connection in urban environments by leveraging social media networks.
Embly is a company that specializes in enhancing social interactions by helping users discover and celebrate significant moments in the lives of their Facebook friends. Through its online platform, Embly provides timely updates on friends' birthdays and other important milestones. The service allows users to send quick, fun messages, free gifts, and gift cards to acknowledge these occasions, fostering a sense of connection and celebration within social networks.
Flotype
Seed Round in 2012
Flotype Inc. is a venture-backed company building a suite of enterprise technology for real-time messaging. Flotype takes a unique approach by building developer-friendly technologies focused on ease-of-use and simplicity, while still exceeding enterprise-grade performance expectations.
Flotype licenses enterprise-grade middleware, Bridge, to customers ranging from social web and software enterprises to financial and fleet management groups.
Other offerings include NowJS, a free, open-source framework, for developers seeking real-time interactivity on Node.js and JavaScript browsers. NowCluster is available for companies seeking scalability and reliability for NowJS applications.
Established in 2010 and based in Berkeley, California, Flotype is venture-backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Ignition Partners, InterWest Partners, and Salesforce.com.
Welcome
Seed Round in 2012
Welcome converts shoppers into customers by providing them with real-time product expertise to make the most informed purchasing decisions possible. The company solution enabling retailers and brands to provide expertise, wherever it is, to consumers, wherever they are. They have proven consumers are 2-4X more likely to convert when they have access to timely expertise. Intelligence gathered from across their network and actual conversations can now also impact consumer experience across every touchpoint. Their clients include two of the top five U.S. retailers, as well as iconic brands AT&T, Dyson, Google, HP, LG, Nintendo and Samsung.
Welcome received TSIA Vision Award for Best Services Enabler in 2012, Eggie Award for Best Marketing Platform in 2014, and Eggie Award for Best Brand Support Solution in 2016.
Dispatch
Seed Round in 2011
Dispatch is a business that offers intelligent group email addresses for projects, aiming to eliminate noise and hassle in communication. Founded at the TechCrunch Disrupt NY Hackathon in 2011 by a team of three individuals, including Alex Godin, Dispatch simplifies the process of file sharing and organization by consolidating files from various web pages. The company combines the simplicity of email with the power of a project management system, providing a streamlined solution for team collaboration and communication.
Swrve Inc., established in 2009, specializes in mobile marketing automation, engagement, and customer relationship management. Headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Dublin, London, Irvine, and Sydney, the company provides an integrated platform supporting various aspects of mobile engagement, retention, and monetization. Swrve's solutions include push and SMS messaging, in-app messaging, email and web push notifications, OTT messaging, AI-driven cross-channel experiences, customer data segmentation, and A/B testing. Serving diverse industries such as airlines, hospitality, media, finance, gaming, telecom, e-marketplaces, and retail, Swrve helps enterprises enhance customer engagement and monetization by delivering personalized mobile experiences.
Just.me
Seed Round in 2011
Just.me, Inc., established in 2011 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, operates a mobile and social network. It offers a free, unified mobile messaging platform that combines features from various apps, such as texting, email, voice messages, and multimedia sharing, into a single application. Users can save, share, or publish memories, messages, or posts with unlimited photos, videos, voice, and text. The app, currently in beta for iPhone and under development for Android, also has a web version with reduced publishing features. Just.me stands out by giving users control over their information and messages, as it sits on the smartphone address book, allowing users to decide who sees each shared message.
Thinkfuse
Angel Round in 2011
Thinkfuse is an enterprise SaaS provider that focuses on enhancing communication within organizations by integrating seamlessly with email systems. Its platform is designed to streamline the process of scheduling and sharing status reports and project updates, allowing teams to collaborate more effectively without disrupting their existing workflows. By transforming traditional status reports into actionable business tools, Thinkfuse helps organizations build intelligence about work completed across various teams, thereby improving overall productivity and project management.
GroupMe Inc. is a New York-based company that develops and operates a group messaging application designed to facilitate communication among users, including those without smartphones. Launched in 2010, the platform allows users to easily connect with friends, family, and coworkers through push notifications or SMS. GroupMe's services include group messaging, conference calling, and location and photo sharing, enabling seamless interaction within social networks. Since its inception, the company has experienced significant growth, processing billions of messages and expanding its team to 25 employees. Acquired by Skype Global, GroupMe operates with a degree of autonomy, maintaining an entrepreneurial culture while aiming to become a primary communications provider for a large user base.
Path is a mobile photo-sharing and messaging service designed to foster personal social networks with a limit of up to 150 contacts. The platform allows users to capture and share significant life moments with close friends and family, emphasizing simplicity, quality, and privacy. Path enables group messaging and facilitates the importation of photos and graphics to various social networks. The company aims to enhance personal connections through its user-friendly interface and features, reflecting the belief that mobile technology can transform social interactions.
Twilio is a cloud-based communications company that empowers developers and businesses to build and integrate voice, video, messaging, and authentication into their applications via a robust set of APIs. By merging cloud computing, web services, and telecommunications, Twilio is transforming traditional telecom, enabling more contextual and personalized customer interactions. The company's Super Network ensures fast, cost-effective communication across the globe.
The Simple
Seed Round in 2010
What is it?
simple makes it faster and easier than ever for organizations, companies, and groups to communicate and get organized. simple in an affordable innovative interaction system that promises to bring efficiency to group communication.
Who is it for?
greek organizations, wall street companies, small businesses, and any group looking for an effective, secure, and most importantly quick way to communicate amongst its members.
Features include
A Facebook like News Feed for recent network activity, mass text messaging and emails, custom events, user profiles and note boards, message boards, polls & questions, and much more.
Thousands of users are enjoying simple every day.
GroupMe Inc. is a New York-based company that develops and operates a group messaging application designed to facilitate communication among users, including those without smartphones. Launched in 2010, the platform allows users to easily connect with friends, family, and coworkers through push notifications or SMS. GroupMe's services include group messaging, conference calling, and location and photo sharing, enabling seamless interaction within social networks. Since its inception, the company has experienced significant growth, processing billions of messages and expanding its team to 25 employees. Acquired by Skype Global, GroupMe operates with a degree of autonomy, maintaining an entrepreneurial culture while aiming to become a primary communications provider for a large user base.
Tello Applications
Seed Round in 2010
Tello is committed to helping companies improve customer service by providing real-time insight into the customer experience.
With Tello™ mobile and social applications in hand, people everywhere can express their satisfaction with recent experiences and purchases. Tello then aggregates these sentiments and provides additional analysis. Using Tello, businesses of all sizes can continuously improve service by engaging customers in conversation, resolving issues, and monitoring employee ratings, comments, and analytics.
Tello was founded in 2010 in Palo Alto, California by experienced entrepreneur Joe Beninato.
Tello is backed by a world-class group of early-stage investors, including Jon Callaghan of True Ventures, Ron Conway of SV Angel, Mark Goines, Dave McClure of 500 Startups, Eric Paley of Founder Collective, Shervin Pishevar of SGN, Naval Ravikant of Venture Hacks, Chris Sacca of Lowercase Capital, Aydin Senkut of Felicis Ventures, and Russ Siegelman.
Loyalty Lab
Venture Round in 2010
Loyalty Lab, Inc. is a company that specializes in customer relationship management (CRM) solutions, offering a comprehensive CRM suite designed as a software-as-a-service. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Loyalty Lab provides a web-based platform that enables online travel retailers and service companies to manage loyalty programs effectively. The company's integrated offerings include email messaging, promotions and incentives management, and campaign management solutions, all aimed at enhancing marketing efforts and customer engagement. Previously known as InStorecard, Inc., Loyalty Lab continues to focus on delivering innovative CRM solutions to its clients.
Slack Technologies
Seed Round in 2010
Slack Technologies is a cloud-based business communication and collaboration platform for teams. The service combines messaging, file sharing, voice and video calls, a workflow builder, and extensive app integrations to unify people, tools, and data in a single interface. Sold as software as a service, Slack aims to improve workplace efficiency and information flow across industries worldwide. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, originally under the name Tiny Speck before rebranding to Slack. Slack serves organizations of various sizes, providing a scalable platform that streamlines communication and collaboration across departments.
App.net
Seed Round in 2010
App.net is an ad-free, subscription-based social networking and development platform that was launched in August 2012. Owned and operated by Mixed Media Labs, which was founded by CEO Dalton Caldwell and CTO Bryan Berg, the company aims to serve as the backbone of the social web. App.net provides a robust infrastructure that enables developers to create various social applications, including group messaging, photo and document sharing, and microblogging. The platform focuses on facilitating meaningful interactions among its members while maintaining a commitment to an uninterrupted user experience free from advertisements.
RollCall (roll.to)
Angel Round in 2010
RollCall helps you plan get-togethers with multiple friends using your mobile phone.
Use RollCall to invite friends to hang out directly from your phone's address book. RollCall uses text messaging and the mobile web to coordinate and rally your friends together. No longer will you miss a chance to go out with your friends.
RSVP on the go with RollCall!
Hot Potato
Series A in 2009
Hot Potato is a technology company that specializes in enhancing the experience of live events through real-time social collaboration. It provides a platform where friends and fans can connect, share their perspectives, and enjoy each other's contributions during events. The company focuses on creating tools that make participating in events more engaging and fun by facilitating interactions among groups who share an interest in the same experiences as they unfold.
Fluther
Seed Round in 2009
Fluther is a free online question-and-answer platform designed to connect users with knowledgeable individuals who can provide answers to a wide range of inquiries. The platform employs a sophisticated matching algorithm that delivers personalized questions to users based on their expertise and engagement history. Fluther distinguishes itself from other Q&A sites through its emphasis on real-time interaction, allowing users to receive answers and engage in follow-up discussions in a chat-like environment. The community is characterized by high-quality discourse, supported by volunteer moderators who uphold guidelines and foster a collaborative atmosphere without external incentives for participation. Users can curate their own networks, known as "fluthers," to enhance their experience by filtering content and connecting with interesting individuals. Fluther's distinct design and playful voice further contribute to its unique identity, and it also offers an iPhone web application for on-the-go access to the platform.
Aardvark, originally known as Mechanical Zoo, is a social search engine founded by former Google employees. Launched in 2008, it enables users to ask questions and receive answers from their extended social networks, utilizing instant messaging and email for inquiries. The platform distributes questions to contacts based on their expertise and interests, ensuring users receive quick and relevant responses. Aardvark focuses on facilitating meaningful interactions, particularly for queries related to personal tastes in music, books, movies, and restaurants. The service leverages the knowledge within a user's network to provide high-quality answers efficiently.
Asana, Inc. is a software company that specializes in work management and productivity solutions. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Asana offers a cloud-based platform that enables individuals and teams to organize, track, and manage their work efficiently. The platform allows users to create projects, assign tasks, set deadlines, and facilitate direct communication, thereby enhancing collaboration and engagement. Designed for various use cases, including project management and process oversight, Asana's tools provide real-time visibility into workflows and incorporate reporting and automation features. The company generates revenue through software subscriptions based on the number of users, making its services scalable and adaptable to different organizational needs.
Snapvine is a provider of voice and mobility solutions that enables users to leave voicemails online. The process involves contacting a central Snapvine number and entering a specific code to direct the message to the intended recipient, or alternatively, using a microphone connected to a computer. The voicemails can be shared through simple embeddable widgets, allowing for either public access, where anyone can listen to the messages, or private access, restricted to the intended recipient. This service has gained popularity on social networks, particularly among artists and celebrities, facilitating communication with their fans.
Topica
Venture Round in 2000
Topica has been helping thousands of satisfied customers use email marketing to grow and improve their businesses - with no software required. Their pay-as-you-go online application allows you to:
Grow your list of subscribers with signup forms for your website.
Create a professional eye-catching HTML newsletter and send it out to a targeted audience.
Deliver your emails. Our service is backed by whitelisting, feedback loops and reputation monitoring.