Students for Eco-Education & Agriculture
Grant in 2025
Students for Eco-Education & Agriculture offers a variety of agricultural education programs.
Deliv, Inc. is a crowdsourced same-day delivery service that enhances the shopping experience for customers by allowing them to receive their online orders directly from retailers' websites to their doorsteps. Founded in 2012 and based in Menlo Park, California, Deliv partners with nearly 100 national and regional omnichannel retailers, as well as major mall operators across the United States. By integrating a same-day delivery option into the existing checkout process, Deliv enables retailers to fulfill orders from local brick and mortar stores, effectively transforming these locations into local distribution centers. This approach provides faster and more cost-effective delivery solutions compared to traditional eCommerce competitors. Deliv's network of highly rated, crowdsourced drivers utilizes advanced technology, including smart routing and real-time tracking, to ensure efficient service. The company is actively expanding its geographic footprint and continues to enhance its logistics capabilities to meet the growing demand for immediate delivery services.
Casper Sleep Inc. is a company that designs and sells a variety of sleep products, including mattresses, pillows, sheets, duvets, and bedroom furniture. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, the company aims to provide consumers with high-quality sleep solutions while eliminating inflated prices typically associated with traditional retail models. Casper's products are developed in-house by a team of experienced engineers, ensuring comfort and innovation. The company distributes its offerings through an e-commerce platform, a network of retail stores, and various retail partners across the United States, Canada, and Europe. In addition to its core product line, Casper also provides sleep accessories and technology, catering to the diverse needs of customers seeking better sleep.
Inspectorio
Series A in 2018
Inspectorio Limited operates an AI-powered supply chain management platform that enhances performance and resilience across production chains for global brands and retailers. Founded in 2010 and based in Hong Kong, the company focuses on optimizing quality, operations, and sustainability in textile and clothing manufacturing. Its innovative platform provides real-time visibility and control over production processes, facilitating data sharing and decision-making. Features include predictive action plans, defect prediction algorithms, and risk assessments, which collectively help clients mitigate production risks and improve overall ecosystem performance. Inspectorio's solutions are particularly utilized in quality inspections for factories in Asia, making it a key player in the supply chain landscape.
Shipt, LLC is an online grocery delivery platform founded in 2014 and headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. The company connects its members to a wide range of products, including groceries, household essentials, and beauty items, and facilitates the delivery of these products directly to customers' homes. Operating as a membership-based service, Shipt aims to provide a convenient shopping experience by allowing users to order items from various stores through its application. In December 2017, Shipt became a subsidiary of Target Corporation, enhancing its reach within the retail market.
Grand Junction
Acquisition in 2017
Grand Junction, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in Software-as-a-Service solutions for local delivery management. Founded in 2000, the company has developed a comprehensive platform that facilitates access to same-day delivery services across all markets in the United States and Canada. With a network of 700 local carriers, Grand Junction enables small to medium-sized businesses, large enterprises, and individual consumers to efficiently manage deliveries. The platform offers various customizable options, including on-demand, same-day, scheduled, and two-person delivery services. Grand Junction's technology not only enhances the customer experience through features like real-time visibility and GPS alerts but also significantly reduces delivery costs for its users. Having managed nearly 100 million deliveries to date, Grand Junction stands out as a leader in the local delivery sector.
Casper Sleep Inc. is a company that designs and sells a variety of sleep products, including mattresses, pillows, sheets, duvets, and bedroom furniture. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, the company aims to provide consumers with high-quality sleep solutions while eliminating inflated prices typically associated with traditional retail models. Casper's products are developed in-house by a team of experienced engineers, ensuring comfort and innovation. The company distributes its offerings through an e-commerce platform, a network of retail stores, and various retail partners across the United States, Canada, and Europe. In addition to its core product line, Casper also provides sleep accessories and technology, catering to the diverse needs of customers seeking better sleep.
Inspectorio
Seed Round in 2017
Inspectorio Limited operates an AI-powered supply chain management platform that enhances performance and resilience across production chains for global brands and retailers. Founded in 2010 and based in Hong Kong, the company focuses on optimizing quality, operations, and sustainability in textile and clothing manufacturing. Its innovative platform provides real-time visibility and control over production processes, facilitating data sharing and decision-making. Features include predictive action plans, defect prediction algorithms, and risk assessments, which collectively help clients mitigate production risks and improve overall ecosystem performance. Inspectorio's solutions are particularly utilized in quality inspections for factories in Asia, making it a key player in the supply chain landscape.
StoryXpress
Convertible Note in 2016
StoryXpress Inc. is a cloud-based video creation platform that specializes in transforming e-commerce product catalogs into promotional videos efficiently and cost-effectively. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Roselle, Illinois, the company offers an API that integrates with various platforms, allowing users to convert images, text, and video clips into high-quality videos. In addition to video creation, StoryXpress provides services such as video personalization, hosting, and analytics, aimed at helping brands and retailers enhance their marketing efforts and drive sales. The platform is designed to simplify the video production process, enabling businesses to generate engaging content without the associated hassles.
Spruce Inc. is a style consultancy based in Denver, Colorado, that specializes in providing personalized style consulting and barber services for men. Established in 2014, the company aims to empower men to look and feel their best through a range of offerings, which include barber services, contemporary clothing, and accessories. Spruce also features an in-house barbershop and clothier, creating an environment that emphasizes education and a low-judgment atmosphere. In addition to its in-person services, Spruce operates an online store that sells a variety of products, including footwear, grooming items, outerwear, and stationery, catering to the diverse needs of its clients.
It's By U
Seed Round in 2016
It's By U is a subscription-based company that offers do-it-yourself flower arrangement kits featuring farm-fresh blooms. The kits include professional-quality tools, artisan-made vases, and a streaming video lesson to guide users in creating beautiful floral arrangements. By focusing on farm-direct floral subscriptions, It's By U aims to reduce flower waste while providing an engaging and educational experience for its customers. Additionally, the company contributes to social good by donating a percentage of each sale to Random Acts of Flowers, a charity dedicated to repurposing flowers for distribution to patients in hospitals and nursing homes.
Nexosis
Venture Round in 2016
Nexosis, founded in 2015, is a software company based in Westerville, Ohio, that develops automated machine learning platforms for data-driven decision-making. It primarily serves the retail, quick service restaurants, food/beverage, and consumer packaged goods industries. Nexosis offers Axon, a machine learning platform that ingests multiple data sources to generate actionable insights, helping businesses forecast inventory needs more accurately. As of July 10, 2018, Nexosis operates as a subsidiary of DataRobot, Inc.
Sonia Kashuk
Acquisition in 2015
Sonia Kashuk is a New York-based company that manufactures and markets a wide range of cosmetics and beauty products. Its offerings include makeup kits, bath and body products, brushes, cosmetic bags, and beauty-related accessories, catering to diverse customer needs.
A Bullseye View
Acquisition in 2015
A Bullseye View is an online magazine, blog, and a marketing forum that offers latest fashion industry related information to its users. It delivers news mainly covering three areas: fashion and beauty, lifestyle, and entertainment. A Bullseye View is a behind-the-scenes look at partnerships, initiatives, events, and innovations of Target, an American retailing company providing access to a wide selection of products such as furniture, electronics, toys, and more.
PoweredAnalytics
Acquisition in 2014
PoweredAnalytics is a company founded in 2013 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that specializes in predictive analytics. It offers a cloud-based platform designed to empower businesses to derive insights and make predictions from large datasets. By democratizing access to predictive analytics, PoweredAnalytics enables organizations to leverage big data more effectively, enhancing decision-making and operational efficiency.
DermStore
Acquisition in 2013
DermStore is an online retailer specializing in skincare and cosmetic products, offering a wide range of items including cleansers, moisturizers, serums, and treatments for various skin types. The company's product line also extends to body and hair care, men’s grooming products, and beauty tools, as well as specialized kits for mothers and babies. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Manhattan Beach, California, DermStore focuses on providing dermatologist-recommended products to its customers. In addition to its extensive product offerings, the company also provides spa treatments and salon services, enhancing its appeal to consumers seeking professional skincare solutions. DermStore operates as a subsidiary of Intelligent Beauty, Inc.
Chefs Catalog
Acquisition in 2013
For over 30 years, home cooks and cooking enthusiasts have shopped CHEFS Catalog for the top-quality, durable and high performance kitchen equipment they need to create everything from everyday meals to gourmet feasts. At CHEFS, they’re also passionate about cooking and understand your need for reliable, long-lasting and high quality kitchenware. They won’t accept anything less for their customers than the best shopping experience and the best products.
Cooking.com
Acquisition in 2013
Cooking.com is an online retailer specializing in a vast array of kitchen products, offering over 90,000 items that include bakeware, cookware, cutlery, and kitchen appliances, alongside cookbooks and home products. The company emphasizes customer satisfaction with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Founded by a team with a background at The Walt Disney Corporation, Cooking.com also features a robust online community that connects cooks and food enthusiasts, providing access to a wide collection of recipes. Additionally, the company operates online stores for prominent brands such as Starbucks, Betty Crocker, and Pillsbury, further expanding its reach in the culinary market.
Fedco operates as a membership department store chain.
Associated Merchandising Corporation
Acquisition in 1998
The Associated Merchandising Corporation operates as a retail merchandising sourcing services provider.