Superorder provides restaurants the resources they need to increase income from delivery and takeaway with virtual brands through an all-in-one software platform.
Everlance is the mileage and expense management platform known for its simplicity and customer service. We help businesses and independent workers save time and money with easy-to-use financial tools. Launched in 2015, we have over 2 million users, a #1 rating in the App Store and recognition as a Leader in Mileage Tracking from G2. Teams use Everlance to lower vehicle program costs while making life easier for employees. Our end-to-end solution can track mileage, manage compliance, deliver reports and even reimburse your team for you. On top of elegant technology, Everlance provides flexible program management options for Fixed & Variable Rate (FAVR) personalized reimbursements, Cents Per Mile (CPM) reimbursements, expense management, risk management and mileage tracking.
Deel, Inc., also known as Lets Deel, Inc., is a payroll and compliance platform that assists businesses in managing global remote contractors and employees. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, the company offers tools that integrate hiring, human resources, payroll services, contracts, payments, and tax compliance into a single interface. This streamlined approach enhances the experience for both employers and foreign contractors by simplifying the processes of onboarding and payment. Deel provides essential resources such as contracts, templates for tax forms, automated invoicing, and customer support, as well as insurance products related to employment. The platform aims to facilitate the management of a global workforce, making it easier for companies to comply with local regulations while efficiently handling payroll and related services.
Helm.ai develops next-generation AI software for ADAS, autonomous driving, and robotics automation. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Redwood City, CA, the company reimagines AI software development to make scalable autonomous driving a reality. Helm.ai offers full-stack real-time AI solutions, including deep neural networks for highway and urban driving, end-to-end autonomous systems, and development and validation tools powered by Deep Teaching™ and generative AI. The company collaborates with global automakers on production-bound projects.
Baton is the Silicon Valley based technology innovation lab for Ryder, a Fortune 500 logistics company that owns 260k trucks and manages $7.4B of freight. Before being acquired by Ryder in September, 2022, Baton was a venture backed start up that was voted the #4 most disruptive company in freight! (Amazon was #3) Our mission is to eliminate waste in supply chain by creating a digital platform that uses AI to improve how freight is planned. There are 500 million hours wasted in trucking each year, over 3 billion gallons of fuel wasted per year from trucks idling, and 1 in 5 trucks on the road driving empty at any given point. This has a massive impact on the environment, the lives of millions of drivers, and ultimately, the cost of transportation that we all pay.
Embark Trucks Inc. specializes in developing self-driving truck technology and highway autopilot systems aimed at enhancing commercial trucking efficiency. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, the company designs artificial intelligence software specifically for long-haul transportation. Embark has achieved significant milestones in automated trucking, including successful cross-country drives and the ability to operate in challenging weather conditions such as rain and fog. The company has assembled a team of engineers with backgrounds from prominent organizations like Tesla, Google, Audi, and NASA, supported by a professional operations team that averages over a million miles of driving experience per member. Embark collaborates with carriers, truck manufacturers, and tier-one suppliers to provide operational savings and improve weight management and disturbance performance in freight and logistics services.
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.
Superorder provides restaurants the resources they need to increase income from delivery and takeaway with virtual brands through an all-in-one software platform.
YourMechanic is an online marketplace that enables vehicle owners to find local mechanics for home or office car repair services. Its aim is to make car repair and maintenance affordable and convenient.
Kodiak Robotics, Inc. is focused on developing autonomous technology specifically for long-haul trucking. Founded in 2018 and based in Mountain View, California, the company specializes in creating self-driving trucks designed to operate on highway routes. Kodiak Robotics employs advanced sensor fusion systems and innovative mapping solutions to enable its vehicles to manage all aspects of highway driving. This technology aims to enhance network efficiency and reduce operational costs for businesses in the logistics sector.
Embark Trucks Inc. specializes in developing self-driving truck technology and highway autopilot systems aimed at enhancing commercial trucking efficiency. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, the company designs artificial intelligence software specifically for long-haul transportation. Embark has achieved significant milestones in automated trucking, including successful cross-country drives and the ability to operate in challenging weather conditions such as rain and fog. The company has assembled a team of engineers with backgrounds from prominent organizations like Tesla, Google, Audi, and NASA, supported by a professional operations team that averages over a million miles of driving experience per member. Embark collaborates with carriers, truck manufacturers, and tier-one suppliers to provide operational savings and improve weight management and disturbance performance in freight and logistics services.
Even offers an affordable on-demand pay product that allows employees to access their paychecks when they need it most—without confusing, hidden, or predatory fees. With a proven track record of reducing employee turnover and increasing retention and productivity, Even is the highest-rated on-demand pay app and has helped employees save more than $82 million to date.
rideOS Inc. is a technology company that focuses on developing marketplace and mapping services for on-demand transportation, catering to both self-driving and human-operated vehicle fleets. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, rideOS offers a range of services including self-driving vehicle routing, estimated time of arrival (ETA) calculations, dispatch solutions, and multi-rider trip planning. Its technology enables mobility service providers to efficiently deploy autonomous vehicles by assessing route requirements and dispatching human pilots when necessary. The company collaborates with a variety of partners, from startups to established automotive manufacturers, to enhance the capabilities of next-generation transport systems. With a team of experienced engineers from leading tech firms, rideOS aims to revolutionize the transportation landscape and facilitate the global rollout of advanced mobility solutions.
Skip Scooters operates shared electric scooters for reliable last-mile transportation. The company works with cities to ensure our fleets are operated with the support of the surrounding communities, and they stand behind their riders by providing vehicles, safety education, and training, and world-class support. The scooter rental company is based in San Francisco, California. It is formerly known by its Y Combinator codename, Waybots.
Voyage is delivering on the promise of self-driving cars. Voyage has built the technology and services to bring autonomous transportation to those who need it most, beginning in retirement communities. Whether residents face mobility restrictions or just want to take a ride, Voyage takes pride in getting all our passengers to their destination safely, efficiently, and affordably. Our journey begins in calmer communities, but we won’t stop until anyone, anywhere can summon a Voyage.
Blue Vision Labs is a collaborative Augmented Reality (AR) company that is enabling the next-generation of AR and robotics. The co-founders met seven years ago as a group of entrepreneurial friends and have grown into a team of engineers and researchers from Oxford, Facebook, Google, and Microsoft. They love building things and have a track of winning top programming competitions, research awards, and working on cutting-edge products in robotics, computer vision, and self-driving cars.
May Mobility specializes in autonomous vehicle technology development and deployment. The company's technology studies the city's traffic and commuter flow, identifying bottlenecks and gaps in the current public transit schema to design the optimal routes for communities. The company also offers a fleet operation service and provides daily transit by deploying autonomous shuttles to reduce human error in driving, reduce pollution, and create greater economic benefit for communities and riders, enabling public transportation systems to create a safer, greener, more efficient environment.
Bird operates a micro-mobility platform that offers electric vehicle-sharing services, aiming to provide affordable and sustainable transportation solutions to communities worldwide. The platform enables users to create profiles, facilitating the sharing of personal electric vehicles, including electric bicycles. By coordinating with cities, Bird enhances access to environmentally friendly local transport, thereby contributing to the reduction of traffic congestion and promoting responsible alternatives to traditional motor vehicles.
Applied Intuition provides the software infrastructure to safely develop, test, and deploy autonomous vehicles at scale.
May Mobility specializes in autonomous vehicle technology development and deployment. The company's technology studies the city's traffic and commuter flow, identifying bottlenecks and gaps in the current public transit schema to design the optimal routes for communities. The company also offers a fleet operation service and provides daily transit by deploying autonomous shuttles to reduce human error in driving, reduce pollution, and create greater economic benefit for communities and riders, enabling public transportation systems to create a safer, greener, more efficient environment.
Embark Trucks Inc. specializes in developing self-driving truck technology and highway autopilot systems aimed at enhancing commercial trucking efficiency. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, the company designs artificial intelligence software specifically for long-haul transportation. Embark has achieved significant milestones in automated trucking, including successful cross-country drives and the ability to operate in challenging weather conditions such as rain and fog. The company has assembled a team of engineers with backgrounds from prominent organizations like Tesla, Google, Audi, and NASA, supported by a professional operations team that averages over a million miles of driving experience per member. Embark collaborates with carriers, truck manufacturers, and tier-one suppliers to provide operational savings and improve weight management and disturbance performance in freight and logistics services.
Cabin Technologies, Inc. is a hospitality transportation company that provides overnight bus rides featuring private cabins for passengers traveling up to 500 miles in the United States. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, Cabin offers a unique travel experience by combining transportation and accommodation into one service. Passengers benefit from spacious and comfortable sleeping cabins, along with amenities such as attendants, luggage allowances, nighttime tea, morning coffee, ear plugs, and free Wi-Fi. This innovative approach addresses the challenges of regional travel by allowing individuals to maximize their time, effectively transforming long-distance travel into a seamless and enjoyable experience. The company has garnered support from prominent investors in Silicon Valley, reinforcing its mission to enhance travel efficiency and comfort.
Lunchclub is an AI superconnector that makes introductions for 1:1 lunch and coffee meetings. Vladimir Novakovski, Hayley Leibson, and Scott Wu founded it in 2018, with its headquarters in San Francisco in California.
Prefer is a referral network for independent professionals to grow their businesses.
Rippling is a workforce management platform that simplifies the administrative tasks associated with running a business. It offers an all-in-one solution for managing employee data and operations, including onboarding, offboarding, payroll, tax forms, and IT management. The platform automates various HR processes, ensuring compliance and streamlining approvals, while also providing tools for device management and software access. By integrating these functions into a single dashboard, Rippling allows businesses to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and save time, enabling them to focus on growth. Its capabilities support the entire employee lifecycle and facilitate seamless onboarding for new hires.
Helm.ai develops next-generation AI software for ADAS, autonomous driving, and robotics automation. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Redwood City, CA, the company reimagines AI software development to make scalable autonomous driving a reality. Helm.ai offers full-stack real-time AI solutions, including deep neural networks for highway and urban driving, end-to-end autonomous systems, and development and validation tools powered by Deep Teaching™ and generative AI. The company collaborates with global automakers on production-bound projects.
Curtsy is a software application platform that lets women buy and sell clothing, shoes, and accessories on their phones. The app uses machine learning and human review to help sellers merchandise their items in the best way and provides sellers with a Shipping Kit to remove the friction from order fulfillment. Curtsy was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States.
Blue Vision Labs is a collaborative Augmented Reality (AR) company that is enabling the next-generation of AR and robotics. The co-founders met seven years ago as a group of entrepreneurial friends and have grown into a team of engineers and researchers from Oxford, Facebook, Google, and Microsoft. They love building things and have a track of winning top programming competitions, research awards, and working on cutting-edge products in robotics, computer vision, and self-driving cars.
Go Insurance is an iPhone application that provides car insurance for all drivers. The app also offers the mobile application Go which allows you to use the Go Safe Map, Go Dispatch, and receive a quote from Go for insurance in select states. It was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA.
Embark Trucks Inc. specializes in developing self-driving truck technology and highway autopilot systems aimed at enhancing commercial trucking efficiency. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, the company designs artificial intelligence software specifically for long-haul transportation. Embark has achieved significant milestones in automated trucking, including successful cross-country drives and the ability to operate in challenging weather conditions such as rain and fog. The company has assembled a team of engineers with backgrounds from prominent organizations like Tesla, Google, Audi, and NASA, supported by a professional operations team that averages over a million miles of driving experience per member. Embark collaborates with carriers, truck manufacturers, and tier-one suppliers to provide operational savings and improve weight management and disturbance performance in freight and logistics services.
Varden Labs is a small, tight-knit company that's been building self-driving vehicles together for the past year.
Metromile is a digital insurance platform in the United States. With data science as its foundation, Metromile offers real-time, personalized auto insurance policies by the mile, instead of the industry-standard approximations and estimates that have historically made prices unfair. Metromile’s digitally native offering is built around the modern driver’s needs, featuring automated claims, complimentary smart driving features, and annual average savings of 47% over what they were paying their previous auto insurer. In addition, Metromile Enterprise licenses its technology platform to insurance companies around the world. This cloud-based software as a service enables carriers to operate with greater efficiency, automate claims to expedite resolution, reduce losses associated with fraud, and unlock the productivity of employees.
Wholeshare is an online marketplace that connects consumers with sustainable and organic food products at wholesale prices through group purchasing. This model addresses the challenge of access to natural food stores, which are often limited to certain geographic areas in the U.S. Despite only a quarter of the population living near such stores, the demand for sustainable products exceeds $100 billion annually and continues to grow. Wholeshare enables members to shop online and receive products directly from natural food distributors and local food hubs, thereby saving money and expanding access to a wider range of products. The company's recent partnership with UNFI, the largest natural food distributor in the U.S., has allowed it to offer 25,000 products nationally, resulting in significant sales growth. Wholeshare has gained backing from prominent venture and impact investors with expertise in the food sector, further solidifying its position in the market.
Provider of on demand drug delivery platform intended to create a better experience for patients at a lower price. Nimble partners with pharmacies nationwide to provide prescription delivery, as well as a mobile app for patients to manage and review prescriptions/orders from their phone.
BlueCrew, Inc. operates an on-demand staffing platform that connects employers with temporary workers primarily in the Bay Area. The platform allows employers to post job openings while enabling applicants to sign up and apply for various positions, including roles in commercial moving, data entry, and delivery services. By utilizing a matching algorithm and mobile-based approach, BlueCrew facilitates the hiring of hourly workers for short-term, low-complexity jobs, thereby improving efficiency and transparency in the staffing process. The platform also provides the legal protections associated with traditional employment models, enhancing the overall experience for both workers and employers. Based in Palo Alto, California, BlueCrew has positioned itself as a key player in the staffing industry, particularly for blue-collar positions. As of early 2018, BlueCrew operates as a subsidiary of IAC/InterActiveCorp.
Lugg, Inc., founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, specializes in on-demand delivery and relocation services. The company provides store-to-home delivery of purchased goods, facilitating the transport of items such as furniture and other heavy purchases. In addition to delivery services, Lugg offers relocation assistance for homes, junk removal, and pickup and delivery services for used goods. Through its logistics platform, Lugg connects consumers with local movers and trucks, streamlining the process of moving and delivering items at the push of a button. The company has garnered significant investment from notable firms, emphasizing its commitment to simplifying the moving experience for its customers.
LiftIgniter is the personalization API. We are a machine learning personalization layer that powers intelligent, real-time, dynamic learning interactions on all customer touchpoints. Each user action has an intelligent reaction. LiftIgniter was part of the Winter 2014 YCombinator class and is based in San Francisco, California.
Provider of on demand drug delivery platform intended to create a better experience for patients at a lower price. Nimble partners with pharmacies nationwide to provide prescription delivery, as well as a mobile app for patients to manage and review prescriptions/orders from their phone.
Luxe is building a logistics platform that will drive the next generation of local real time services, beginning with parking. The free Luxe app, available on iPhone, transforms parking from a necessary evil to a daily highlight. With a veteran team of leaders from Zynga, Tesla, Google, Yahoo and Groupon, a fleet of prescreened, friendly valets, dozens of insured and secure indoor parking lots and a sophisticated technology platform that monitors every step of the process from drop-off to pick-up, Luxe is leading the charge on a new industry of on demand services that addresses a ubiquitous urban challenge: parking.
MileIQ provides automatic mileage tracking for deductions and expenses. Whether you're a self-employed worker looking for a mileage deduction or a large company that wants to get a handle on mileage expenses reports, MileIQ is automatic, easy and accurate. MileIQ is mileage tracking the way you need it to work. MileIQ is a Microsoft-owned company.
Cargomatic, Inc. operates an online platform that connects shippers with pre-screened and qualified carriers in real-time, primarily serving the Southern California region. Established in 2013 and based in Venice, California, Cargomatic has developed a technology-driven network for local truck availability. Shippers can submit loads and quickly find nearby trucks to meet their logistics needs. Since its launch in early 2014, the platform has facilitated tens of thousands of deliveries across California, Chicago, and metropolitan New York. By streamlining the booking process and providing real-time tracking capabilities, Cargomatic enhances service levels, improves pick-up and delivery rates, and allows customers to manage outsourced vendors efficiently. The company operates as a subsidiary of Genesee & Wyoming Inc.
Remix is a platform for planning public transit, designing streets, and managing new mobility. Trusted by 4,000 planners in 300+ cities on three continents, Remix helps cities understand how streets, public transit, and private mobility work together. Remix brings critical datasets from disparate sources together into a unified view so you can understand existing conditions and gain insights across many dimensions. The company was founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California.
Shift is an online marketplace specializing in the buying and selling of used cars. The company functions as a personal concierge service by detailing vehicles, listing them on various platforms, managing test drives, and identifying potential buyers. Shift charges a service fee that covers registration, car preparation, and applicable sales tax. To facilitate informed purchasing decisions, Shift provides customers with a comprehensive 150-point concierge report, which includes specifications, high-resolution images, vehicle history, and performance results. This approach aims to streamline the used car transaction process for both buyers and sellers.
Zen99 is an all-in-one dashboard to manage your 1099 work. We help with tracking finances, estimating/minimizing taxes, and getting insurance - things every contractor is required by law to do, but struggles to figure out due to complex regulations. Why contractors? They’re about to be over 40% of the workforce, and are growing at twice the rate of traditional employees. Our platform serves contractors both in service industries (rideshare drivers, web development and creative services, athletic trainers, etc) and in asset-based industries (Airbnb hosts, Ebay sellers, etc). Ultimately, we make it easier to manage being a contractor, and allow people greater control over their economic freedom.
Complex Polygon is a product studio that designs, builds, and launches mobile applications with the purpose of bringing people closer together. It experiments with new products while re-using its technology and leveraging its expanding knowledge of human behavior to innovate faster and craft better experiences for its users. Complex Polygon is based in San Francisco, C.A.
MileIQ provides automatic mileage tracking for deductions and expenses. Whether you're a self-employed worker looking for a mileage deduction or a large company that wants to get a handle on mileage expenses reports, MileIQ is automatic, easy and accurate. MileIQ is mileage tracking the way you need it to work. MileIQ is a Microsoft-owned company.
Secret offers an online platform that enables users to share their personal secrets with other users anonymously. It owns and operates a mobile application that helps users to share and connect with friends. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Expa, LLC is a startup studio and venture fund founded in 2013 by Garrett Camp, co-founder of Uber. Based in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York, Vancouver, Los Angeles, and São Paulo, Expa focuses on developing and launching new companies by specializing in product strategy, system design, and user experience. The firm aims to help entrepreneurs avoid common pitfalls in early-stage ventures by actively removing obstacles and building effective teams. With a team of experienced founders who have previously led successful companies such as Twitter and LinkedIn, Expa provides critical guidance and support to increase the chances of success for new ventures. The organization has raised $350 million from various investors, including its founder, to empower the next generation of entrepreneurs in creating innovative products and services.
Cargomatic, Inc. operates an online platform that connects shippers with pre-screened and qualified carriers in real-time, primarily serving the Southern California region. Established in 2013 and based in Venice, California, Cargomatic has developed a technology-driven network for local truck availability. Shippers can submit loads and quickly find nearby trucks to meet their logistics needs. Since its launch in early 2014, the platform has facilitated tens of thousands of deliveries across California, Chicago, and metropolitan New York. By streamlining the booking process and providing real-time tracking capabilities, Cargomatic enhances service levels, improves pick-up and delivery rates, and allows customers to manage outsourced vendors efficiently. The company operates as a subsidiary of Genesee & Wyoming Inc.
Urban Engines combines big data and spatial analytics to improve urban mobility and help people, cities and companies make better decisions about transportation. Urban Engines’ technology uses information collected from the Internet of Moving Things – data points produced by transit systems, delivery vehicles, on-demand fleets, among others – that are moving through cities to help people, packages, and things get from point A to B faster and more efficiently. Urban Engines’ cloud-based software can be up and running within 30 days — and scales to billions of trips as your system grows. In addition to its data service for cities and companies, the company puts city-level insights and optimized mixed-mode routing options into the hands of commuters with the Urban Engines mobile app.
Cruise develops advanced self-driving vehicles aimed at improving road safety and enhancing urban mobility. These zero-emission vehicles are manufactured at a dedicated facility, integrating sophisticated hardware and software to navigate complex traffic scenarios that typically challenge human drivers. By focusing on autonomous technology, Cruise seeks to restore freedom of movement for individuals in densely populated areas while also reducing carbon emissions and transit times, ultimately transforming the transportation experience for users.
Secret offers an online platform that enables users to share their personal secrets with other users anonymously. It owns and operates a mobile application that helps users to share and connect with friends. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Secret offers an online platform that enables users to share their personal secrets with other users anonymously. It owns and operates a mobile application that helps users to share and connect with friends. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Swipe Labs is a mobile communication application developer based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2013. The company focuses on enhancing the intimacy of human interactions by enabling users to privately share photos and videos with small groups of friends. Swipe Labs aims to improve mobile communication experiences through innovative social products that foster closer connections among users.
Nextdoor, Inc. operates a social networking platform designed to facilitate local conversations and connections among neighbors. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company aims to cultivate a kinder, more connected world by enabling residents to engage with each other, local businesses, services, and community news. The platform includes features such as Help Map, which allows users to offer assistance to vulnerable neighbors, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic. Nextdoor serves neighborhoods globally, including in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and several other countries. The company is privately held and has received investment from notable firms, reinforcing its mission to foster real-world connections and community support.
DoorDash, Inc. is a logistics platform that connects merchants, consumers, and delivery personnel in the United States and internationally. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company facilitates restaurant food delivery services, allowing customers to order from local and national eateries through its app. DoorDash operates a marketplace that helps merchants enhance their online presence, manage customer acquisition, and streamline delivery processes. In addition to food delivery, the platform serves various businesses, including grocery, retail, and pet supply stores. The company has expanded its services into Europe through the acquisition of Wolt in 2022, reinforcing its commitment to building last-mile delivery infrastructure and transforming local commerce.
Cargomatic, Inc. operates an online platform that connects shippers with pre-screened and qualified carriers in real-time, primarily serving the Southern California region. Established in 2013 and based in Venice, California, Cargomatic has developed a technology-driven network for local truck availability. Shippers can submit loads and quickly find nearby trucks to meet their logistics needs. Since its launch in early 2014, the platform has facilitated tens of thousands of deliveries across California, Chicago, and metropolitan New York. By streamlining the booking process and providing real-time tracking capabilities, Cargomatic enhances service levels, improves pick-up and delivery rates, and allows customers to manage outsourced vendors efficiently. The company operates as a subsidiary of Genesee & Wyoming Inc.
OfferUp, Inc. is an online platform that facilitates the buying and selling of various items within local communities. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, the platform allows users to post items for sale and browse new local postings using mobile devices. It caters to a wide range of product categories, including electronics, furniture, vehicles, and various household items. Users can communicate with potential buyers and sellers through messaging features, enabling them to negotiate prices and arrange meetings. OfferUp aims to create a convenient marketplace that connects people with similar interests and fosters local commerce.
Airbnb has acquiring Vamo, a service that helps in the process of booking trips with stops in multiple cities, and has shut the product down. Vamo is a funded startup based in Seattle. Vamo's goal is to help people plan better vacations. Vamo is an experienced team with a love for building great products and exploring the world.
Vayable is an online marketplace where people can discover, buy and sell unique travel experiences, including tours, activities and extended trips. Vayable's mission is to become the global platform for real-life experiences that enables locals to use their time and knowledge to earn a living by generating new sources of income. This is a place to explore unique, cultural experiences from design, photography, and street art experiences, to ethnic food tours, private dinners, backroad wine tastings, and underground history.
Peek Travel, Inc. is a travel activities marketplace based in San Francisco, California, specializing in tour operator software that facilitates the discovery and booking of tours and activities across the United States. Founded in 2011, Peek offers a platform that connects customers with a curated selection of experiences, allowing users to easily book activities online. The company empowers operators by providing them with tools to manage and grow their businesses effectively. Peek's website and mobile app serve as marketing channels, generating new customer interest by making thousands of activities accessible and bookable anytime, anywhere. Through its technology, Peek aims to create lasting memories for travelers by connecting them with everyday adventures.
RedCap is a platform that operates as a membership-based, premium driver-on-demand service. Its appointments solution is user-friendly and uses sophisticated capacity management algorithms to guide their BDC and customers on their website to properly schedule service appointments at intervals that smooth out daily demand.
FlightCar, Inc. is a car rental service that operates an online platform connecting car owners with travelers in need of vehicles while at the airport. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, FlightCar allows individuals who are parking their cars at airports to rent them out to other approved travelers, providing a cost-effective and convenient option for transportation. The company has expanded its services to multiple locations across the United States, including major cities such as Austin, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Seattle. By facilitating this peer-to-peer rental system, FlightCar aims to enhance the travel experience for both car owners and renters, promoting a collaborative community among travelers.
Kitchensurfing, Inc. operates an online marketplace that connects chefs with individuals seeking to enhance their dining experiences at home. Founded in 2012 and based in New York, the platform allows users to hire chefs for various occasions, including home-cooked meals, parties, and cooking lessons. With the goal of redefining the dining experience, Kitchensurfing addresses the challenges of modern households where time constraints often hinder home cooking. It promotes communal dining by offering services like Kitchensurfing Tonight, which provides freshly prepared meals by personal chefs in under 30 minutes for a reasonable price. This service serves as a convenient alternative to takeout, allowing families and couples to enjoy quality meals together. Kitchensurfing offers diverse experiences, from same-day chef bookings to elaborate cocktail parties, while emphasizing the use of sustainable and locally sourced ingredients to create high-quality dishes in the comfort of home. Through its offerings, Kitchensurfing aims to restore the significance of the dinner table in contemporary life.
Caviar is the easiest way for consumers and businesses to order food from favorite local eateries with the ability to live-track the order on a map. Browse a picture menu, place the order, and we'll deliver within 1 hour. Caviar offers restaurants a delivery solution in just a few minutes without any infrastructure, logistical, or operational costs.
BlackJet is an online private jet seat booking service founded in 2012 and based in the United States. The company specializes in providing a range of private aviation services designed for discerning travelers. Its offerings include fractional jet ownership, private jet card programs, and leasing options, all aimed at delivering flexibility and convenience. Additionally, BlackJet offers helicopter access programs for those seeking a unique travel experience. The company also prioritizes safety and well-being by providing emergency medical transportation services. With a focus on efficiency, privacy, and high service standards, BlackJet aims to redefine the air travel experience.
Rewarder is a marketplace for knowledge and expertise covering a wide variety of topics ranging from home repair to product & auto advice. Everyone has unique skills and knowledge they have gathered through their life experiences and personal interests. Rewarder enables individuals to offer a monetary Reward in exchange for knowledge or expertise from real people whose experience they can always trust. Whether it is help with a home repair project, troubleshooting a car problem or resolving a tech issue, Rewarder’s community of experts can help. Over 500K people have signed up to become a Rewarder expert. The company started when a team of two entrepreneurs set out to build a better way for people to tap into the vast knowledge around the world. Unlike forums or free Q&A sites, the monetary Reward ensures that the person in need will always receive a high quality solution, quickly from someone they can trust. Founded in 2010, Rewarder is located in San Francisco, CA and backed by Granite Ventures, Radar Partners, and other industry-leading investors.
Boosted USA designs and builds powerful lightweight electric vehicles that are extremely fun to ride and perfect for the last mile of your commute. Boosted is a young company driven by a passion for longboarding, electric vehicles, and great design. Boosted Boards builds the world's most powerful and portable electric longboards, starting with incredible Loaded bamboo/fiberglass decks and Orangatang premium race urethane wheels. Perfect for recreational riding or to free your commute.
Nextdoor, Inc. operates a social networking platform designed to facilitate local conversations and connections among neighbors. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company aims to cultivate a kinder, more connected world by enabling residents to engage with each other, local businesses, services, and community news. The platform includes features such as Help Map, which allows users to offer assistance to vulnerable neighbors, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic. Nextdoor serves neighborhoods globally, including in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and several other countries. The company is privately held and has received investment from notable firms, reinforcing its mission to foster real-world connections and community support.
Moped is a messaging application designed to facilitate communication for users across desktops and mobile devices. It offers integration with various web services, including Dropbox, Foursquare, Chrome, IFTTT, Twitter, and Facebook. The platform is particularly beneficial for small businesses, enhancing their ability to communicate effectively. Launched in Berlin, Germany, Moped was acquired by 6Wunderkinder in December 2013.
YourMechanic is an online marketplace that enables vehicle owners to find local mechanics for home or office car repair services. Its aim is to make car repair and maintenance affordable and convenient.
Nouvou offers mobile file sharing and encryption solutions for enterprises. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Santa Clara, California.
Ridejoy is a community-driven marketplace for sharing rides. Ridejoy making it easy to share rides with friendly people. If you're going on a trip, you can list extra seat space in your car, and if you need to get somewhere, you can find a ride, using their service.
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.
Embark is a mobile application designed to make it easy to get around cities using mass transit. Among other features, the iOS and Android application tells users when trains and busses are coming and will send push notifications when services are delayed. With over half a million users and rapid growth, Embark's simple and powerful mobile application is designed to bring urban transportation into the age of the smartphone. Embark is available for twelve major transportation systems in the US and the UK and is expanding rapidly. Embark won best transit and mobility app awards from the New York MTA App Quest and NYC Big Apps 3.0 contests.
Peek Travel, Inc. is a travel activities marketplace based in San Francisco, California, specializing in tour operator software that facilitates the discovery and booking of tours and activities across the United States. Founded in 2011, Peek offers a platform that connects customers with a curated selection of experiences, allowing users to easily book activities online. The company empowers operators by providing them with tools to manage and grow their businesses effectively. Peek's website and mobile app serve as marketing channels, generating new customer interest by making thousands of activities accessible and bookable anytime, anywhere. Through its technology, Peek aims to create lasting memories for travelers by connecting them with everyday adventures.
Vayable is an online marketplace where people can discover, buy and sell unique travel experiences, including tours, activities and extended trips. Vayable's mission is to become the global platform for real-life experiences that enables locals to use their time and knowledge to earn a living by generating new sources of income. This is a place to explore unique, cultural experiences from design, photography, and street art experiences, to ethnic food tours, private dinners, backroad wine tastings, and underground history.
Sidecar Technologies operates a B2B delivery transportation network that connects retailers with customers through a fleet of everyday drivers using their personal vehicles. Founded in San Francisco in 2011, Sidecar focuses on creating a convenient and affordable transportation solution powered by pre-vetted drivers who can choose when to offer rides. The company emphasizes safety through a comprehensive system that includes background checks, rating systems for both drivers and riders, GPS tracking, and real-time trip sharing. Currently, Sidecar operates in ten major U.S. cities and has facilitated over half a million rides, demonstrating its commitment to enhancing the delivery and driving experience.
Trippy is a community of travelers helping each other travel better through a question-and-answer based community. Along the way, Trippy aims to inspire and spread "helper joy" -- that happy kick you get when someone else has a great experience thanks to advice you shared. Trippy launched as a finalist in the TechCrunch Disrupt SF 2011 Startup Battlefield. The company was founded by J.R. Johnson and the team that launched and grew VirtualTourist.com and OneTime.com (both bootstrapped and grown to an annual revenue of $18MM and $8MM EBITDA) until the sites were acquired by Expedia in 2008.
Kicksend is a web, mobile and desktop app that provides an easy solution for printing and sending photographs. Kicksend platform is complete with social tools, multiple payment options, one click purchasing and a robust virtual currency system. The company has partnerships with Walmart, Walgreens, Target, CVS and Duane Reade that provide local retail locations for users to pick up their printed photos.
ShuttleCloud Corp. is a technology company that operates a cloud-based platform designed for migrating email, contacts, and other user data. Founded in 2010 and based in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Madrid, Spain, ShuttleCloud provides a scalable solution that enables businesses to facilitate data migration for their users. The platform supports the import of emails and contacts from over 200 Internet service providers, allowing users to transfer more than 3 million contacts and 30 million emails each day. ShuttleCloud's services enhance user growth and engagement by streamlining the switching experience, and the company collaborates with major clients, including Google, Yahoo, and Comcast, to offer continuous migration services.
Airbnb operates an online platform that connects hosts with guests seeking short-term accommodations. The company facilitates bookings and provides tools for both parties to manage their transactions. Airbnb focuses on various types of lodging, including homes and unique stays.
One Inc. operates a mobile application called One, designed to facilitate social networking by connecting users based on shared interests. The app utilizes information from social media platforms like Facebook, along with location tracking, to notify users when others nearby have similar interests. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, One Inc. aims to enhance social interactions by providing a platform that fosters connections among users in their vicinity.
Circle is the app that answers the question, "Who’s Around You?" Know when your friends & networks are nearby, wherever you are, no matter where you go. Circle tells you when your friends, or people from your networks (college, work, hometown, professional group, etc.), are near you. You'll be magically notified whenever they're around. Circle is an award-winning app, featured by Apple in over 50 countries and many of the top press publications.
Metromile is a digital insurance platform in the United States. With data science as its foundation, Metromile offers real-time, personalized auto insurance policies by the mile, instead of the industry-standard approximations and estimates that have historically made prices unfair. Metromile’s digitally native offering is built around the modern driver’s needs, featuring automated claims, complimentary smart driving features, and annual average savings of 47% over what they were paying their previous auto insurer. In addition, Metromile Enterprise licenses its technology platform to insurance companies around the world. This cloud-based software as a service enables carriers to operate with greater efficiency, automate claims to expedite resolution, reduce losses associated with fraud, and unlock the productivity of employees.
HotelTonight, Inc. is a mobile application designed for booking same-day and last-minute hotel deals, primarily targeting travelers who seek accommodations on short notice. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the platform allows users to access discounted rates for unsold hotel rooms, making it suitable for both business and leisure travelers. The application facilitates bookings for available rooms, providing users with the flexibility to reserve accommodations up to 100 days in advance in popular destinations. As of April 2019, HotelTonight operates as a subsidiary of Airbnb, Inc.
Skillshare is an online learning community with thousands of inspiring classes for creative and curious people, on topics including illustration, design, photography, video, freelancing, and more. The company's community offers classes on any type of skill, from baking cupcakes to raising startup capital to varying fields in design, business, and technology, enabling members to harness their creative power and learn skills in an enhanced way. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in New York.
Zaarly is an American private company focused on developing a proximity-based, real-time, buyer-powered market platform.
CruiseWise brings wisdom and simplicity to cruise booking. CruiseWise, originally founded in May of 2010 by partners Amit Aharoni, Steve Davis and Nicolas Meunier, launches at a crucial time for the cruise industry; recent reports suggest bookings are down in the wake of the capsizing of the Costa Concordia off the coast of Italy. Carnival Corp., Royal Caribbean International, and Disney cruises have all reported significant dips in cruise booking numbers following the accident. Ordinarily, this time of year is considered to be the high point in terms cruise booking volume. CruiseWise provides detailed information about ship sizes, service level, and construction date and offers photos of cabins, and entertainment facilities, all in a layout that manages to remain simple and responsive without being overwhelming.
Rally is an online platform that facilitates social fundraising by allowing individuals, non-profits, and various organizations to create dedicated funding websites. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, Rally empowers users to share their stories and connect with supporters through an intuitive interface, making the fundraising process accessible to both technical and non-technical users. The platform fosters community engagement by enabling users to share updates, photos, and videos while soliciting donations. Rally has been utilized by a diverse range of users, including political candidates, non-profit organizations, and individual fundraisers addressing issues like medical expenses, education costs, and disaster relief efforts. Through its innovative payment and data technology, Rally connects donors with a variety of causes, helping to mobilize support on a large scale.
Airbnb operates an online platform that connects hosts with guests seeking short-term accommodations. The company facilitates bookings and provides tools for both parties to manage their transactions. Airbnb focuses on various types of lodging, including homes and unique stays.
Hipmunk is a travel search site that aims to take the agony out of travel planning. Their mission is to help people book travel faster and more efficiently. Hipmunk was designed to help people who are overwhelmed with pages of irrelevant search results. Hipmunk presents flight results in a visual timeline that allows people to select the best flight for them at a glance. Hotel results are shown on a map so that people can view wherein a destination they will be staying and the landmarks near them.
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!
Sharethrough, Inc. is a provider of native advertising software that connects publishers and advertisers globally through advanced technology. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers a suite of solutions including Sharethrough for Publishers, which helps publishers manage their native ad strategies, and Sharethrough for Advertisers, which assists marketers in executing effective native ad campaigns. Additionally, Sharethrough operates an ad exchange for programmatic native advertising that supports various formats such as display, video, and native ads. The company emphasizes the importance of creating a sustainable advertising ecosystem and enables real-time buying, selling, and management of native in-feed advertising, allowing publishers to optimize content marketing budgets across their platforms. Sharethrough has established locations in several major cities across the United States, as well as in London and Toronto.