Techstars

Techstars is a global platform that invests in and supports early-stage technology companies. Founded in 2006, it operates a mentorship-driven accelerator program, providing seed funding, intensive mentorship, and access to a network of investors and entrepreneurs. Techstars has programs in various locations worldwide, including Boston, Boulder, New York, Seattle, London, Chicago, and Austin. It invests $118,000 in each company, with $18,000 in seed funding and an optional $100,000 convertible debt note. Techstars also has industry-specific accelerator programs, such as Techstars Retail and Techstars Music, focusing on retail and music technology, respectively. Its portfolio includes over 1,000 companies with a combined market cap of $8.1 billion.

Hyder Alabed

Program Director

Ethan Austin

Director

Sarah Bain

Managing Director

Ravid Chowdhury

Investment Manager

Saalim Chowdhury

Managing Director

Andrew Cleland

Chief Investment Officer

Todd Deacon

Managing Director

Maelle Gavet

CEO and Board Member

Kirstin Hunter

Managing Director

Matt Kozlov

Managing Director

Scott Kraege

Managing Director

Ryan Kuder

Founder and Managing Director, Techstars Anywhere Accelerator

Kerty Levy

Managing Director

Raphaele Leyendecker

Managing Director

Bob Moczydlowsky

Managing Director and Founder, Techstars Music

Bruno Morency

Managing Director

Zach Nies

Managing Director

Hilla Ovil-Brenner

Managing Director

Julie Penner

Program Director

Neal Sales-Griffin

Managing Director

Martin Schilling

Managing Director

KJ Singh

Managing Director

Vijay Tirathrai

Managing Director

Kartik Varma

Managing Director

Jenna Walker

Managing Director

Anne Wellington

Managing Director

Past deals in Cental and Eastern Europe

ComeBack Mobility

Seed Round in 2023
ComeBack Mobility specializes in developing innovative devices for patients using crutches during rehabilitation from lower extremity injuries. The company has created smart crutch tips that monitor the load on the injured leg, allowing for better management of recovery. These devices utilize artificial intelligence to gather data, which is then transmitted to a mobile application. This app compares the collected information against medical recommendations, providing valuable feedback to both patients and healthcare providers. By optimizing rehabilitation protocols and enhancing patient compliance, ComeBack Mobility aims to make the recovery process safer and more transparent for individuals with leg injuries. The company is headquartered in Kyiv, Russia.

ProsumerGrid

Pre Seed Round in 2023
ProsumerGrid Inc. specializes in developing cloud-based software designed for electric utilities, energy service providers, and electricity consumers. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company aims to optimize energy resources to enhance reliability, economic efficiency, and sustainability. Its innovative platform simulates the operations of distribution system operators, assisting in the management of distributed energy resources (DER). By providing tools that analyze energy consumption and electricity costs for households and commercial buildings, ProsumerGrid enables electric utilities to identify optimal locations and sizes for solar installations, energy storage, electric vehicles, generators, and demand response solutions. This comprehensive approach facilitates effective planning and coordination of resource portfolios, integrating both traditional and renewable energy sources.

Good Agriculture

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Good Agriculture, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, supports regenerative farmers by providing essential business services. The company has developed an accounting platform that assists farmers in securing funding, managing finances, and enhancing their marketing strategies. In addition to financial management tools, Good Agriculture offers grant application services, allowing farmers to concentrate on their core operations while also improving customer engagement and outreach. This focus on empowering farmers underscores Good Agriculture's commitment to fostering sustainable agricultural practices and business growth.

FindMeCure

Seed Round in 2023
FindMeCure is a platform designed to connect individuals seeking treatment options with clinical trials. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Sofia, Bulgaria, the company provides an easy-to-use interface that allows users to search for and apply to participate in clinical studies with just a few clicks. The platform offers comprehensive information about each trial, including eligibility criteria, objectives, intervention details, and contact information for trial coordinators. By bridging the gap between the clinical research industry and patients, FindMeCure aims to facilitate access to innovative medical treatments and enhance participation in clinical research.

Branch Politics

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Branch Politics is a nonpartisan website that provides federal, state, and local election information for voters. It aims to inform voters easily and conveniently by creating a unique podcast experience about elections and candidates. Branch Politics was founded in 2019 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Palmly

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Palmly is a social networking platform founded in 2021 and based in Smyrna, Georgia, designed to connect and engage the Christian community. The platform facilitates the discovery of faith communities that align with individual personalities and needs, allowing users to explore their relationships with God and seek insights and connections with like-minded individuals. By providing an interactive space for Christians to mingle, Palmly aims to foster meaningful relationships and support users in their spiritual journeys.

WellMiss

Pre Seed Round in 2022
WellMiss is a community-based organization located in Georgia, USA, dedicated to providing healing services specifically for women experiencing mental, emotional, and physical trauma. The company has developed a virtual healing platform that leverages artificial intelligence to offer personalized care. This platform includes self-paced wellness quizzes and provides accessible, affordable options for holistic and integrative care. WellMiss focuses on helping women address unresolved trauma, including grief, anxiety, stress, panic attacks, sleep disturbances, and eating disorders, which can contribute to broader wellness issues. Through its services, WellMiss aims to nurture the mind, body, and soul, facilitating the healing process for its users.

Mini City

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Mini City Inc. is a social enterprise based in Atlanta, Georgia, that focuses on addressing homelessness through technology. Founded in 2016, the company operates a platform designed to provide identification and employment opportunities for homeless individuals. This platform facilitates access to legal identification, vital records, and employment forms, thereby supporting caseworkers, program directors, and clinicians who work with homeless populations and those at risk of homelessness. By offering cost-saving solutions to government agencies and nonprofits, Mini City aims to reduce homelessness and improve the lives of vulnerable communities.

Pibox

Seed Round in 2021
Pibox is a cloud-based messenger application founded in 2014 and headquartered in Kyiv, Ukraine. It facilitates seamless communication and file sharing for users on both mobile and web platforms, allowing for the storage, management, and synchronization of files in the cloud. The platform is particularly beneficial for music producers, offering features like time-stamped audio commenting, high-resolution audio streaming for live collaboration, and internal messaging. Additionally, Pibox serves as a content collaboration tool that streamlines the review and discussion of creative materials such as music, video, and images, ultimately improving the efficiency of the content production process.

Focal Point Procurement Solutions

Funding Round in 2021
Focal Point Procurement Solutions is a B2B SaaS application for procurement organizations. The company's product allows organizations to maximize the value of every dollar spent on third parties while ensuring the safety and security of transactions, data and enhancing the customer experience. Focal Point Procurement Solutions was founded in 2020 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Legal Equalizer

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Legal Equalizer is a startup based in Atlanta, Georgia, that develops an application designed to empower individuals with knowledge of their rights during police encounters. Founded in 2015, the app seeks to foster positive interactions between citizens and law enforcement by addressing common gaps in legal understanding. Many people are often unaware of their rights or misinformed about them, which can lead to conflict during police encounters. The application provides real-time legal assistance, allowing users to communicate with licensed attorneys and send SOS messages to designated contacts, including their location, in the event of an encounter with law enforcement. By educating users on their legal rights, Legal Equalizer aims to reduce ambiguity and promote safer interactions between citizens and police.

Legal Equalizer

Funding Round in 2021
Legal Equalizer is a startup based in Atlanta, Georgia, that develops an application designed to empower individuals with knowledge of their rights during police encounters. Founded in 2015, the app seeks to foster positive interactions between citizens and law enforcement by addressing common gaps in legal understanding. Many people are often unaware of their rights or misinformed about them, which can lead to conflict during police encounters. The application provides real-time legal assistance, allowing users to communicate with licensed attorneys and send SOS messages to designated contacts, including their location, in the event of an encounter with law enforcement. By educating users on their legal rights, Legal Equalizer aims to reduce ambiguity and promote safer interactions between citizens and police.

LabBox

Seed Round in 2021
LabBox is a company based in Pristina, Kosovo, that specializes in manufacturing and selling electronic hardware products designed for children. Founded in 2017, LabBox offers engineering kits that inspire young learners to explore electronics and engineering through hands-on projects. Utilizing a subscription-based business model, the company provides monthly kits that allow children to engage with various engineering concepts in an interactive manner. Each kit includes a library of electronics that encourages tinkering and learning, while a gamified platform enhances the educational experience by incorporating engaging activities related to the contents of each box. LabBox aims to foster curiosity and creativity in children as they navigate their educational journey.

Cachet

Seed Round in 2020
Cachet OÜ, established in 2018 and headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia, operates an innovative online insurance brokerage platform focused on the mobility sector, particularly for ride-hailing drivers. The company offers a variety of insurance products, including traffic and casco insurance, as well as fleet insurance. Cachet serves as a data intermediary between gig economy platforms and insurance providers by aggregating and enriching data on service provision across multiple platforms. This data-driven approach enables insurance companies to deliver personalized coverage options tailored to individual service providers based on their actual working hours, thereby enhancing pricing, predictability, and risk management within the gig and sharing economy.

Grubbly Farms

Seed Round in 2020
Grubbly Farms Inc. is a company based in Atlanta, Georgia, that specializes in producing and selling sustainable feed and snacks for chickens using black soldier fly larvae. Founded in 2015, Grubbly Farms addresses the rising costs of traditional livestock feed by offering an eco-friendly protein source derived from pre-consumer food waste. Their flagship product, Grubblies, provides a nutritious option rich in calcium and lysine, essential for egg and feather production. By developing these insect-based protein products, Grubbly Farms aims to support poultry owners with high-quality, affordable alternatives, promoting both animal health and sustainability in the agriculture sector. The company sells its products online, making them accessible to a wide range of customers.

Lingvist

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Lingvist Inc. is a language-learning platform that leverages artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and adaptive machine learning algorithms to enhance the learning experience. Founded in 2012 and based in Tallinn, Estonia, the company offers a subscription service accessible through web, iOS, and Android platforms worldwide. Lingvist's innovative approach focuses on improving vocabulary by assessing users' existing knowledge and customizing courses to target their learning needs, thereby facilitating more effective communication and understanding.

PadSplit

Series A in 2020
PadSplit, Inc. is an affordable housing technology company based in Atlanta, Georgia, founded in 2017. It operates a digital marketplace that enables property owners to convert single-family homes into multi-unit residences by renting out individual rooms with shared common spaces and bathrooms. The platform facilitates affordable housing for low-income individuals, providing a house-sharing service that promotes financial stability and savings among residents. By aligning the interests of residents, property owners, and communities, PadSplit aims to make affordable housing accessible within the private market, thereby empowering individuals to improve their living conditions and transform their lives.

Eddy Travels

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Eddy Travels Inc. is an AI-based digital travel assistant founded in 2018 and based in Vilnius, Lithuania. The company operates an online platform that enables users to search for flights, accommodations, car rentals, and hotel deals directly within popular chat applications such as Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, Slack, Rakuten Viber, and Telegram. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Eddy Travels provides personalized travel recommendations and helps users find the most cost-effective options in less time. The platform also includes features like voice support, enhancing the overall travel planning experience by offering efficient and user-friendly assistance.

Bark

Venture Round in 2020
Bark Technologies, established in 2015 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, operates a parental control platform designed to safeguard children's online activities. The company employs machine learning algorithms to detect and alert parents to potential issues such as cyberbullying, signs of depression, or inappropriate content on their children's social media, text messages, and emails. Bark aims to empower parents by providing actionable insights, enabling them to address digital dangers effectively while fostering trust with their children.

Elastic Audio

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Elastic Audio Limited, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Sheffield, United Kingdom, specializes in sound recording and music publishing services. The company has developed a platform that focuses on real-time audio creation for various applications, particularly in the gaming industry. By providing lightweight tools and audio middleware, Elastic Audio aims to enhance existing production pipelines, making advanced generative audio solutions accessible to digital creatives and game developers. Their software allows users to apply pre-existing filters or create custom effects, enabling real-time visualization and auditory feedback of changes, which supports professionals in video games, film, animation, and augmented or virtual reality projects. Co-founded by Andrew Beck and Cary Collins, Elastic Audio is committed to democratizing modern audio technology for a wide range of creative endeavors.

Cachet

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Cachet OÜ, established in 2018 and headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia, operates an innovative online insurance brokerage platform focused on the mobility sector, particularly for ride-hailing drivers. The company offers a variety of insurance products, including traffic and casco insurance, as well as fleet insurance. Cachet serves as a data intermediary between gig economy platforms and insurance providers by aggregating and enriching data on service provision across multiple platforms. This data-driven approach enables insurance companies to deliver personalized coverage options tailored to individual service providers based on their actual working hours, thereby enhancing pricing, predictability, and risk management within the gig and sharing economy.

TypingDNA

Series A in 2020
TypingDNA, Inc. specializes in typing biometrics authentication solutions, providing a service that enables companies to identify users based on their unique typing patterns. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, with additional operations in Romania, the company offers application programming interfaces for secure login, password resets, and online biometric authentication. Its solutions cater primarily to the financial services and education sectors, focusing on strong customer authentication, multi-factor authentication, and behavioral biometrics. TypingDNA's technology allows for a simple training process that records user keystrokes, enabling the recognition of returning users for applications such as authentication, fraud detection, and online assessments. This innovative approach aims to enhance security while maintaining a seamless user experience.

Eddy Travels

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Eddy Travels Inc. is an AI-based digital travel assistant founded in 2018 and based in Vilnius, Lithuania. The company operates an online platform that enables users to search for flights, accommodations, car rentals, and hotel deals directly within popular chat applications such as Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, Slack, Rakuten Viber, and Telegram. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Eddy Travels provides personalized travel recommendations and helps users find the most cost-effective options in less time. The platform also includes features like voice support, enhancing the overall travel planning experience by offering efficient and user-friendly assistance.

Gelatex

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Gelatex is a materials technology company based in Estonia, founded in 2016 and incorporated in the UK in 2019. The company has developed a patented technology for producing bio-based nanofibers efficiently and cost-effectively, making it possible to produce these materials at a scale that is significantly faster and cheaper than traditional methods. Gelatex's production process utilizes gelatin derived from low-value waste in the meat and leather industries, ensuring that its products are made from natural and non-toxic substances, which promotes sustainability in the textile sector. Initially focused on creating eco-friendly leather-like textiles, the company pivoted during the COVID-19 pandemic to explore a broader range of applications for its nanofibers, including 3D scaffolds for tissue engineering, cultured meat, bio-based filters, energy storage, and wound care.

Medijobs

Seed Round in 2019
Medijobs is a rapidly growing career marketplace focused on the healthcare sector, dedicated to assisting healthcare professionals, such as doctors and nurses, in navigating their careers. The platform connects skilled healthcare and dental professionals with a network of practices seeking talent, facilitating efficient hiring through its proprietary technology. Medijobs offers valuable career resources, access to medical events, and personalized job matching services to enhance professional development. The company serves over 150 active clients across the United States and Europe, with offices located in Bucharest, Romania, and New York City. By fostering digital communities and providing support, Medijobs aims to make a positive impact on the healthcare industry as a whole.

LIV

Seed Round in 2019
LIV Inc, established in 2013 and headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic, specializes in developing virtual reality (VR) software for gaming and live streaming. The company, previously known as LIV Net Inc, empowers VR content creators to engage audiences in real-time, transforming passive viewers into active participants. LIV's platform, launched in 2018, has facilitated over 1.5 billion views, redefining live-streamed gaming content.

MaxRewards

Pre Seed Round in 2019
MaxRewards, Inc. is a personal finance application based in Atlanta, Georgia, that assists users in managing their credit card accounts and maximizing rewards. Launched in 2016, the app consolidates various functions, allowing users to track credit card rewards, bills, transactions, and credit scores from all connected cards in one place. It offers personalized, real-time recommendations on card usage to help users optimize their rewards and savings on every purchase. The platform also includes features for analyzing spending and reward activities, as well as tools for monitoring credit scores, thereby providing a comprehensive resource for users to effectively manage their credit cards and financial health.

Eletype

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Eletype, Inc. is a marketing technology company that specializes in developing an intelligent assistant platform for digital marketing teams. Founded in 2017 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, Eletype offers a digital assistant that monitors and alerts teams about their marketing campaigns across various platforms, including search, social media, and email. This AI-enabled system scans campaign platforms, landing pages, and e-commerce sites to ensure optimal performance. By providing timely notifications and recommendations through collaborative tools like Slack and Microsoft Teams, Eletype helps marketing agencies maintain consistent and effective campaign management.

Slope Software

Seed Round in 2019
Slope Software, Inc. specializes in developing cloud-based actuarial modeling and risk management solutions tailored for insurers, actuaries, and financial institutions. Founded in 2015 and based in Chamblee, Georgia, Slope Software offers a comprehensive platform that supports various actuarial functions, including pricing, valuation, asset/liability management, and cash flow testing. The platform features an intuitive point-and-click interface, allowing users to build complex models without requiring programming knowledge. It effectively manages assumptions and inputs, integrates with existing data sources, and tracks changes for enhanced model governance and validation. Additionally, the system leverages Amazon Web Services for scalability and performance, enabling simultaneous execution of multiple scenarios. Users benefit from integrated business intelligence dashboards that display results in visually appealing formats, making it accessible for analysis and reporting. Slope Software stands out as a fully cloud-based solution, designed to meet the evolving needs of the actuarial industry.

Eddy Travels

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Eddy Travels Inc. is an AI-based digital travel assistant founded in 2018 and based in Vilnius, Lithuania. The company operates an online platform that enables users to search for flights, accommodations, car rentals, and hotel deals directly within popular chat applications such as Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, Slack, Rakuten Viber, and Telegram. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Eddy Travels provides personalized travel recommendations and helps users find the most cost-effective options in less time. The platform also includes features like voice support, enhancing the overall travel planning experience by offering efficient and user-friendly assistance.

PadSplit

Seed Round in 2019
PadSplit, Inc. is an affordable housing technology company based in Atlanta, Georgia, founded in 2017. It operates a digital marketplace that enables property owners to convert single-family homes into multi-unit residences by renting out individual rooms with shared common spaces and bathrooms. The platform facilitates affordable housing for low-income individuals, providing a house-sharing service that promotes financial stability and savings among residents. By aligning the interests of residents, property owners, and communities, PadSplit aims to make affordable housing accessible within the private market, thereby empowering individuals to improve their living conditions and transform their lives.

Vita Inclinata

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Vita Inclinata Technologies, Inc. is an aerospace company founded in 2019 and headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, with additional offices in Seattle, Washington, and Estonia. The company specializes in developing autonomous systems for helicopter hoisting and sling load operations, focusing on enhancing safety and precision during these critical missions. Its flagship product is a rescue hoisting system that utilizes a proprietary control algorithm integrated into the helicopter's stabilization computer. This technology effectively mitigates the swinging motion of the hoist cable and basket, allowing for smoother and safer patient extractions and other load operations. Vita Inclinata serves a range of industries, including aerospace and construction, providing innovative solutions to improve operational efficiency and safety in challenging environments.

Medijobs

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Medijobs is a rapidly growing career marketplace focused on the healthcare sector, dedicated to assisting healthcare professionals, such as doctors and nurses, in navigating their careers. The platform connects skilled healthcare and dental professionals with a network of practices seeking talent, facilitating efficient hiring through its proprietary technology. Medijobs offers valuable career resources, access to medical events, and personalized job matching services to enhance professional development. The company serves over 150 active clients across the United States and Europe, with offices located in Bucharest, Romania, and New York City. By fostering digital communities and providing support, Medijobs aims to make a positive impact on the healthcare industry as a whole.

TypingDNA

Seed Round in 2019
TypingDNA, Inc. specializes in typing biometrics authentication solutions, providing a service that enables companies to identify users based on their unique typing patterns. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, with additional operations in Romania, the company offers application programming interfaces for secure login, password resets, and online biometric authentication. Its solutions cater primarily to the financial services and education sectors, focusing on strong customer authentication, multi-factor authentication, and behavioral biometrics. TypingDNA's technology allows for a simple training process that records user keystrokes, enabling the recognition of returning users for applications such as authentication, fraud detection, and online assessments. This innovative approach aims to enhance security while maintaining a seamless user experience.

Grubbly Farms

Venture Round in 2018
Grubbly Farms Inc. is a company based in Atlanta, Georgia, that specializes in producing and selling sustainable feed and snacks for chickens using black soldier fly larvae. Founded in 2015, Grubbly Farms addresses the rising costs of traditional livestock feed by offering an eco-friendly protein source derived from pre-consumer food waste. Their flagship product, Grubblies, provides a nutritious option rich in calcium and lysine, essential for egg and feather production. By developing these insect-based protein products, Grubbly Farms aims to support poultry owners with high-quality, affordable alternatives, promoting both animal health and sustainability in the agriculture sector. The company sells its products online, making them accessible to a wide range of customers.

Goodr

Seed Round in 2018
Goodr Inc. is a technology-driven platform based in Atlanta, Georgia, focused on sustainable food surplus management to combat hunger and reduce food waste. Founded in 2016, Goodr offers a real-time food rescue application that allows businesses to efficiently donate edible food waste to local nonprofit organizations. Their platform includes features such as logistics management, analytics on food waste patterns, and documentation for tax deductions under applicable regulations. Goodr's blockchain-enabled system provides an audit-friendly record of donations, enabling businesses to track their contributions and assess community impact. By streamlining food donations, Goodr aims to create a triple benefit: improving business profitability through tax savings, decreasing greenhouse gas emissions from landfills, and addressing hunger in local communities.

Safely

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Safely is a company that specializes in providing commercial insurance and guest screening solutions tailored for the vacation rental market. Established in 2013 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company aims to enhance trust and safety within the sharing economy. Safely's services include instant reservations supported by a comprehensive system of safeguards, such as identity verification, criminal background checks, insurance coverage, and secure payment processing. These offerings are designed to instill confidence for both guests and vacation homeowners, ensuring a secure and reliable experience for all parties involved in each reservation.

Flawless App

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Flawless App is a software company based in Kyiv, Ukraine, established in 2015. It specializes in creating a mobile application that enables real-time comparisons between the expected design and the actual implementation of mobile applications using the iOS simulator. The application allows users to upload design files and original documents, analyzing any discrepancies and providing detailed reports on visual differences. This functionality assists mobile development teams in ensuring high-quality and polished applications by easily identifying and addressing design deviations. As of February 2020, Flawless App operates as a subsidiary of Elastic Projects, Inc.

Talk-A-Bot

Seed Round in 2018
Talk-A-Bot is an information technology company that specializes in chatbot solutions for enterprises, enabling efficient communication through messaging platforms. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Budapest, Hungary, the company offers a chatbot platform tailored for various industries, including media, entertainment, e-commerce, financial services, banking, insurance, utilities, and shopping centers. Talk-A-Bot's platform focuses on automating customer and employee communication while ensuring data privacy and seamless backend integration. By supporting multiple chat platforms, the company aims to enhance user experience and facilitate a digital approach to business interactions.

PadSplit

Pre Seed Round in 2018
PadSplit, Inc. is an affordable housing technology company based in Atlanta, Georgia, founded in 2017. It operates a digital marketplace that enables property owners to convert single-family homes into multi-unit residences by renting out individual rooms with shared common spaces and bathrooms. The platform facilitates affordable housing for low-income individuals, providing a house-sharing service that promotes financial stability and savings among residents. By aligning the interests of residents, property owners, and communities, PadSplit aims to make affordable housing accessible within the private market, thereby empowering individuals to improve their living conditions and transform their lives.

BigTeam

Pre Seed Round in 2018
BigTeam, Inc. is a marketing analytics platform acquired by The Rocket Science Group, LLC, that facilitates the collection of feedback from colleagues, clients, and external stakeholders throughout various project stages. Founded in 2017 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, the platform is tailored for teams in human resources, innovation, marketing, product management, branding, and customer service. Its features include a question builder, team builder, and automated feedback capture, storage, and analysis. This allows users to generate actionable insights to test new ideas, diagnose issues, and enhance customer relationships, thereby supporting small and medium businesses, startups, and eCommerce brands in streamlining their processes from discovery to delivery.

TommyRun

Pre Seed Round in 2018
TommyRun, LLC is a building material shopping delivery application founded in 2017 and based in Atlanta, Georgia. Designed by contractors, the app addresses the challenges faced by project managers, contractors, subcontractors, and builders in sourcing building supplies. It allows users to order materials effortlessly, connecting them directly with suppliers to ensure that projects remain on schedule and skilled labor stays on site. By offering a platform that simplifies the procurement process, TommyRun enhances operational efficiency for construction projects and facilitates the timely delivery of necessary materials. Users can browse through thousands of products in the app or request assistance for previously placed orders, making the construction supply chain more streamlined and effective.

Blind Tiger Communications

Convertible Note in 2018
Blind Tiger Communications, Inc. specializes in designing and manufacturing communication devices and radio-frequency identification (RFID) systems. The company provides a wireless security platform-as-a-service aimed at government and public safety agencies worldwide, focusing on automation, management, and unified communication. One of its key products is the Wireless Intrusion Detection and Defeat System (WIDDS), which protects vital areas such as server rooms, prisons, and research facilities from unauthorized mobile devices and drones. WIDDS enables managed access for vetted devices across various wireless technologies, including cellular, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth, without the need for extensive infrastructure. This solution leverages advanced analytics and AI/ML to optimize cellular networks and defend against cyber threats. Incorporated in 2012 and based in Blairsville, Georgia, Blind Tiger Communications is committed to enhancing security for diverse sectors, including government agencies, hospitals, and high-net-worth households.

SaaSOptics

Series A in 2018
SaaSOptics, LLC is a cloud-based subscription management platform designed for B2B software-as-a-service and subscription-based businesses. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Peachtree Corners, Georgia, the company provides solutions that simplify financial operations and enhance visibility into performance metrics. Its platform facilitates a range of functions, including subscription and order management, revenue recognition, e-invoicing, payment collection, and comprehensive financial reporting. By streamlining these processes, SaaSOptics helps businesses at various stages of growth eliminate reliance on spreadsheets and improve operational efficiency. The company serves clients across the United States, Canada, and Europe, catering to both early-stage companies and established enterprises.

TypingDNA

Seed Round in 2018
TypingDNA, Inc. specializes in typing biometrics authentication solutions, providing a service that enables companies to identify users based on their unique typing patterns. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, with additional operations in Romania, the company offers application programming interfaces for secure login, password resets, and online biometric authentication. Its solutions cater primarily to the financial services and education sectors, focusing on strong customer authentication, multi-factor authentication, and behavioral biometrics. TypingDNA's technology allows for a simple training process that records user keystrokes, enabling the recognition of returning users for applications such as authentication, fraud detection, and online assessments. This innovative approach aims to enhance security while maintaining a seamless user experience.

TypingDNA

Pre Seed Round in 2018
TypingDNA, Inc. specializes in typing biometrics authentication solutions, providing a service that enables companies to identify users based on their unique typing patterns. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, with additional operations in Romania, the company offers application programming interfaces for secure login, password resets, and online biometric authentication. Its solutions cater primarily to the financial services and education sectors, focusing on strong customer authentication, multi-factor authentication, and behavioral biometrics. TypingDNA's technology allows for a simple training process that records user keystrokes, enabling the recognition of returning users for applications such as authentication, fraud detection, and online assessments. This innovative approach aims to enhance security while maintaining a seamless user experience.

Goodr

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Goodr Inc. is a technology-driven platform based in Atlanta, Georgia, focused on sustainable food surplus management to combat hunger and reduce food waste. Founded in 2016, Goodr offers a real-time food rescue application that allows businesses to efficiently donate edible food waste to local nonprofit organizations. Their platform includes features such as logistics management, analytics on food waste patterns, and documentation for tax deductions under applicable regulations. Goodr's blockchain-enabled system provides an audit-friendly record of donations, enabling businesses to track their contributions and assess community impact. By streamlining food donations, Goodr aims to create a triple benefit: improving business profitability through tax savings, decreasing greenhouse gas emissions from landfills, and addressing hunger in local communities.

Blind Tiger Communications

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Blind Tiger Communications, Inc. specializes in designing and manufacturing communication devices and radio-frequency identification (RFID) systems. The company provides a wireless security platform-as-a-service aimed at government and public safety agencies worldwide, focusing on automation, management, and unified communication. One of its key products is the Wireless Intrusion Detection and Defeat System (WIDDS), which protects vital areas such as server rooms, prisons, and research facilities from unauthorized mobile devices and drones. WIDDS enables managed access for vetted devices across various wireless technologies, including cellular, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth, without the need for extensive infrastructure. This solution leverages advanced analytics and AI/ML to optimize cellular networks and defend against cyber threats. Incorporated in 2012 and based in Blairsville, Georgia, Blind Tiger Communications is committed to enhancing security for diverse sectors, including government agencies, hospitals, and high-net-worth households.

LIV

Convertible Note in 2017
LIV Inc, established in 2013 and headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic, specializes in developing virtual reality (VR) software for gaming and live streaming. The company, previously known as LIV Net Inc, empowers VR content creators to engage audiences in real-time, transforming passive viewers into active participants. LIV's platform, launched in 2018, has facilitated over 1.5 billion views, redefining live-streamed gaming content.

FindMeCure

Seed Round in 2017
FindMeCure is a platform designed to connect individuals seeking treatment options with clinical trials. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Sofia, Bulgaria, the company provides an easy-to-use interface that allows users to search for and apply to participate in clinical studies with just a few clicks. The platform offers comprehensive information about each trial, including eligibility criteria, objectives, intervention details, and contact information for trial coordinators. By bridging the gap between the clinical research industry and patients, FindMeCure aims to facilitate access to innovative medical treatments and enhance participation in clinical research.

LIV

Seed Round in 2017
LIV Inc, established in 2013 and headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic, specializes in developing virtual reality (VR) software for gaming and live streaming. The company, previously known as LIV Net Inc, empowers VR content creators to engage audiences in real-time, transforming passive viewers into active participants. LIV's platform, launched in 2018, has facilitated over 1.5 billion views, redefining live-streamed gaming content.

Bloveit

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Bloveit, Inc. is a date night concierge service based in Atlanta, Georgia, that assists singles and couples in planning memorable dates. Founded in 2015, the company offers an application that recommends local restaurants and curates meals tailored to individual tastes. Bloveit simplifies the dating experience by handling logistics such as pre-ordering meals and paying bills in advance, allowing couples to focus on enjoying their time together. With its distinctive no-menu and no-bill approach, Bloveit aims to enhance the dating experience for busy individuals seeking unique and enjoyable date ideas in their city.

Fraudmarc

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Fraudmarc, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Atlanta, Georgia, founded in 2017. It specializes in developing software solutions that block phishing attempts and provide email authentication services. The company’s tools are designed to secure corporate identities by authorizing email service providers and maintaining security policies. By working with major mailbox providers, Fraudmarc's software helps clients identify valid mail sources and manage policies effectively, ensuring improved email deliverability while minimizing the risk of phishing attacks. Organizations using Fraudmarc's services can better protect their employees and customers from various email-based threats such as CEO scams and business email compromise.

MoQuality

Pre Seed Round in 2017
MoQuality Inc., founded in 2014 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, specializes in artificial intelligence-driven mobile testing solutions. The company aims to enhance app quality and improve user experiences by providing tools that simplify and accelerate the testing process. MoQuality's flagship product, Barista, offers a scriptless test-automation experience, leveraging AI to generate user-centric test scenarios that automate testing across various mobile platforms and real devices. This platform allows developers to identify and address issues before releasing their applications, ensuring high-quality performance for both Android and iOS apps. MoQuality is supported by investors including Amity Ventures, Cox Enterprises, and Techstars.

IamBot

Seed Round in 2017
IamBot is a company that specializes in cognitive automation solutions, providing a platform designed to enhance interactions between businesses and their clients. Founded in 2017, with offices in Palo Alto, California, and Wroclaw, Poland, the company utilizes advanced artificial intelligence and self-learning algorithms to automate customer engagement. By employing continuous machine-learning techniques, IamBot's platform analyzes large volumes of customer inquiries and feedback across various industries, including e-commerce, financial technology, human resources, hospitality, travel, and telecommunications. This technology enables clients to improve customer service, create new engagement channels, and ultimately drive sales.

Grubbly Farms

Seed Round in 2017
Grubbly Farms Inc. is a company based in Atlanta, Georgia, that specializes in producing and selling sustainable feed and snacks for chickens using black soldier fly larvae. Founded in 2015, Grubbly Farms addresses the rising costs of traditional livestock feed by offering an eco-friendly protein source derived from pre-consumer food waste. Their flagship product, Grubblies, provides a nutritious option rich in calcium and lysine, essential for egg and feather production. By developing these insect-based protein products, Grubbly Farms aims to support poultry owners with high-quality, affordable alternatives, promoting both animal health and sustainability in the agriculture sector. The company sells its products online, making them accessible to a wide range of customers.

CANDL

Pre Seed Round in 2017
CANDL, Inc. is a company based in Atlanta, Georgia, that specializes in designing and developing portable 4G/LTE hotspots. Founded in 2014, CANDL offers a unique SIM-less Global WiFi Hotspot that enables business travelers and digital nomads to maintain connectivity while traveling in over 150 countries. This innovative device connects to local cellular networks, providing high-speed internet access without the complexities of roaming fees, SIM cards, or contracts. Users can purchase the CANDL Go hotspot and pay solely for the data they consume, ensuring a cost-effective solution for international connectivity. The company's products aim to facilitate secure and affordable internet access for travelers and others in need of reliable communication.

Sequr

Seed Round in 2017
Sequr, Inc. specializes in cloud-based physical access control systems that integrate existing hardware into a unified platform. Founded in 2014 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, the company offers a range of products including a cloud-hosted Access Control Portal, Visitor Management, and Mobile Access solutions, which allow users to utilize their smartphones as access cards. Sequr aims to enhance security management for enterprises and commercial buildings by offering a scalable and user-friendly system that replaces traditional access methods with dynamic, time-sensitive PIN codes. This innovative approach seeks to balance security and convenience, enabling clients to automate their access control processes effectively while providing features typically available only to larger corporations. Sequr operates as a subsidiary of Genea, further expanding its capabilities in the physical security market.

TEQ Charging

Seed Round in 2017
TEQ Charging, Inc. specializes in developing a power management platform designed to optimize electric vehicle (EV) charging. The company offers a comprehensive charging system that processes payments, controls access, and provides users with data and usage statistics through a personalized mobile dashboard. To address the growing demand for EV charging stations, TEQ Charging's innovative queuing algorithms allow for the installation of more charging stations than the available power can simultaneously support. By shifting electrical infrastructure to the cloud, the system efficiently allocates power from one vehicle to another throughout the day, ensuring timely charging for each car. Founded in 2015 and based in Marietta, Georgia, TEQ Charging serves the automotive industry, helping property managers expand their charging capabilities without significant investments in electrical infrastructure.

SaaSOptics

Seed Round in 2016
SaaSOptics, LLC is a cloud-based subscription management platform designed for B2B software-as-a-service and subscription-based businesses. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Peachtree Corners, Georgia, the company provides solutions that simplify financial operations and enhance visibility into performance metrics. Its platform facilitates a range of functions, including subscription and order management, revenue recognition, e-invoicing, payment collection, and comprehensive financial reporting. By streamlining these processes, SaaSOptics helps businesses at various stages of growth eliminate reliance on spreadsheets and improve operational efficiency. The company serves clients across the United States, Canada, and Europe, catering to both early-stage companies and established enterprises.

TEQ Charging

Pre Seed Round in 2016
TEQ Charging, Inc. specializes in developing a power management platform designed to optimize electric vehicle (EV) charging. The company offers a comprehensive charging system that processes payments, controls access, and provides users with data and usage statistics through a personalized mobile dashboard. To address the growing demand for EV charging stations, TEQ Charging's innovative queuing algorithms allow for the installation of more charging stations than the available power can simultaneously support. By shifting electrical infrastructure to the cloud, the system efficiently allocates power from one vehicle to another throughout the day, ensuring timely charging for each car. Founded in 2015 and based in Marietta, Georgia, TEQ Charging serves the automotive industry, helping property managers expand their charging capabilities without significant investments in electrical infrastructure.

Bark

Seed Round in 2016
Bark Technologies, established in 2015 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, operates a parental control platform designed to safeguard children's online activities. The company employs machine learning algorithms to detect and alert parents to potential issues such as cyberbullying, signs of depression, or inappropriate content on their children's social media, text messages, and emails. Bark aims to empower parents by providing actionable insights, enabling them to address digital dangers effectively while fostering trust with their children.

Madbarz

Seed Round in 2016
Madbarz Inc. is a fitness technology company based in Zagreb, Croatia, that develops a mobile application designed to help users track their workouts and achieve body transformation. The app provides daily workout routines, nutrition recipes, and motivational support from an in-app community. It offers tailored training programs for bodybuilding, strength training, and overall fitness, enabling users to engage with effective and personalized fitness plans. Through its smartphone and web-based tutorials, Madbarz aims to be a leading solution in the fitness industry, empowering individuals to reach their health and fitness goals.

Grubbly Farms

Seed Round in 2016
Grubbly Farms Inc. is a company based in Atlanta, Georgia, that specializes in producing and selling sustainable feed and snacks for chickens using black soldier fly larvae. Founded in 2015, Grubbly Farms addresses the rising costs of traditional livestock feed by offering an eco-friendly protein source derived from pre-consumer food waste. Their flagship product, Grubblies, provides a nutritious option rich in calcium and lysine, essential for egg and feather production. By developing these insect-based protein products, Grubbly Farms aims to support poultry owners with high-quality, affordable alternatives, promoting both animal health and sustainability in the agriculture sector. The company sells its products online, making them accessible to a wide range of customers.

Deekit

Seed Round in 2015
Deekit OÜ is a company based in Tallinn, Estonia, that specializes in an online virtual whiteboard designed for collaborative visual communication. Founded in 2012, Deekit's platform allows users—including designers, developers, entrepreneurs, freelancers, educators, and students—to engage in real-time collaboration by sharing various types of content such as drawings, text, and images. The whiteboard serves as a versatile tool for brainstorming, problem-solving, and knowledge sharing across multiple applications, including meetings, design, business, engineering, and education. By facilitating infinite collaboration, Deekit enhances the user experience and supports effective teamwork among distributed teams.

CartFresh

Seed Round in 2015
CartFresh is a white-label online grocery SaaS platform. They help grocery chains achieve success in new customer acquisition through cutting-edge pickup or delivery service. Since 2011, we have enabled the successful delivery of over 350,000 orders. In partnerships with METRO Group (METRO C&C Ukraine ), Auchan, Fozzy Group, NOVUS, and others we expanded their addressable audience by millions of households. Their solution is designed for retailers to grow their customer base through an elegant web store and mobile app that fully reflect the values of their brand. Our cloud-based robust platform is fully equipped with all e‑commerce fulfillment and delivery options. Yegor Anchyshkin, co-founder of CartFresh, previously co-founded Viewdle, a multi-million dollar project that had been acquired by Google Inc. in 2012 and became a landmark deal for the Ukrainian IT market.

SKULLY

Series A in 2015
SKULLY Technologies, LLC is an Atlanta-based company that specializes in designing and manufacturing augmented reality (AR) and artificial intelligence (AI) wearable technology. Founded in 2013, SKULLY focuses on creating innovative products that enhance mobility experiences. Its flagship offering is a technologically advanced motorcycle helmet, which aims to promote safety, comfort, and connectivity for riders. Through its commitment to integrating AR and AI into wearable devices, SKULLY positions itself at the forefront of the evolving landscape of personal mobility technology.

SKULLY

Venture Round in 2014
SKULLY Technologies, LLC is an Atlanta-based company that specializes in designing and manufacturing augmented reality (AR) and artificial intelligence (AI) wearable technology. Founded in 2013, SKULLY focuses on creating innovative products that enhance mobility experiences. Its flagship offering is a technologically advanced motorcycle helmet, which aims to promote safety, comfort, and connectivity for riders. Through its commitment to integrating AR and AI into wearable devices, SKULLY positions itself at the forefront of the evolving landscape of personal mobility technology.

LawnStarter

Convertible Note in 2014
LawnStarter, Inc. is an online marketplace based in Austin, Texas, that connects consumers with lawn care professionals for a range of lawn maintenance and outdoor services. Founded in 2013, the company provides essential services such as lawn mowing, edging, and blowing, as well as specialty offerings like fertilization, aeration, over seeding, and leaf removal. LawnStarter enhances the customer experience by offering instant quotes and scheduling options through its platform, which utilizes geolocation algorithms to optimize route density for service providers, thereby increasing their efficiency and profitability. The company operates across multiple states, including Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and the District of Columbia.

LawnStarter

Pre Seed Round in 2014
LawnStarter, Inc. is an online marketplace based in Austin, Texas, that connects consumers with lawn care professionals for a range of lawn maintenance and outdoor services. Founded in 2013, the company provides essential services such as lawn mowing, edging, and blowing, as well as specialty offerings like fertilization, aeration, over seeding, and leaf removal. LawnStarter enhances the customer experience by offering instant quotes and scheduling options through its platform, which utilizes geolocation algorithms to optimize route density for service providers, thereby increasing their efficiency and profitability. The company operates across multiple states, including Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and the District of Columbia.

Lingvist

Seed Round in 2014
Lingvist Inc. is a language-learning platform that leverages artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and adaptive machine learning algorithms to enhance the learning experience. Founded in 2012 and based in Tallinn, Estonia, the company offers a subscription service accessible through web, iOS, and Android platforms worldwide. Lingvist's innovative approach focuses on improving vocabulary by assessing users' existing knowledge and customizing courses to target their learning needs, thereby facilitating more effective communication and understanding.

Lingvist

Pre Seed Round in 2014
Lingvist Inc. is a language-learning platform that leverages artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and adaptive machine learning algorithms to enhance the learning experience. Founded in 2012 and based in Tallinn, Estonia, the company offers a subscription service accessible through web, iOS, and Android platforms worldwide. Lingvist's innovative approach focuses on improving vocabulary by assessing users' existing knowledge and customizing courses to target their learning needs, thereby facilitating more effective communication and understanding.

SKULLY

Seed Round in 2013
SKULLY Technologies, LLC is an Atlanta-based company that specializes in designing and manufacturing augmented reality (AR) and artificial intelligence (AI) wearable technology. Founded in 2013, SKULLY focuses on creating innovative products that enhance mobility experiences. Its flagship offering is a technologically advanced motorcycle helmet, which aims to promote safety, comfort, and connectivity for riders. Through its commitment to integrating AR and AI into wearable devices, SKULLY positions itself at the forefront of the evolving landscape of personal mobility technology.

Hull

Convertible Note in 2013
Hull Inc. is a developer of a SaaS-based marketing platform that assists brands in building meaningful relationships with their customers. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with an additional office in Paris, Hull's solution consolidates customer data from various channels, including email marketing, websites, and mobile applications, into a unified consumer profile. This integration allows companies to synchronize and enrich customer data in real-time, facilitating personalized marketing experiences without the need for extensive coding. Hull also partners with Facebook to streamline digital marketing efforts, helping brands connect more effectively with their customers and prospects. By eliminating data silos, Hull empowers businesses to create relevant customer interactions and optimize their marketing strategies.

Hull

Pre Seed Round in 2013
Hull Inc. is a developer of a SaaS-based marketing platform that assists brands in building meaningful relationships with their customers. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with an additional office in Paris, Hull's solution consolidates customer data from various channels, including email marketing, websites, and mobile applications, into a unified consumer profile. This integration allows companies to synchronize and enrich customer data in real-time, facilitating personalized marketing experiences without the need for extensive coding. Hull also partners with Facebook to streamline digital marketing efforts, helping brands connect more effectively with their customers and prospects. By eliminating data silos, Hull empowers businesses to create relevant customer interactions and optimize their marketing strategies.

Databox

Pre Seed Round in 2013
Databox, Inc. is a business intelligence application developer headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Ptuj, Slovenia. Founded in 2011, the company offers a mobile data application that consolidates data from various business applications, allowing users to monitor activities, track performance, and gain insights in real-time. The platform includes pre-built connectors to cloud services like SalesForce and Xero, as well as support for on-premise solutions and other data sources, including Hadoop and Excel. Databox serves marketing managers, executives, and product managers, enabling them to access key performance indicators and make informed decisions through intuitive dashboards. The company was previously known as Zeppelin, Inc. before rebranding in 2015.

Databox

Pre Seed Round in 2012
Databox, Inc. is a business intelligence application developer headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Ptuj, Slovenia. Founded in 2011, the company offers a mobile data application that consolidates data from various business applications, allowing users to monitor activities, track performance, and gain insights in real-time. The platform includes pre-built connectors to cloud services like SalesForce and Xero, as well as support for on-premise solutions and other data sources, including Hadoop and Excel. Databox serves marketing managers, executives, and product managers, enabling them to access key performance indicators and make informed decisions through intuitive dashboards. The company was previously known as Zeppelin, Inc. before rebranding in 2015.

SalesLoft

Seed Round in 2012
SalesLoft, Inc. is a software company that specializes in sales information automation and revenue orchestration. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, SalesLoft provides a cloud-based platform that enables marketing and sales teams to optimize their engagement strategies. The software allows users to build and manage lists of sales leads, conduct prospect searches, and capture comprehensive data on potential customers, including their contact information and social media profiles. With a focus on enhancing sales performance, SalesLoft leverages AI to help organizations prioritize their outreach efforts and improve revenue efficiency. The company serves over 5,000 clients, including prominent names such as Google, IBM, and Cisco, by facilitating a shift to a more effective revenue engagement model that addresses the complexities of modern B2B sales.

GrabCAD

Pre Seed Round in 2011
GrabCAD is a mechanical engineering community established in 2009, headquartered in Boston, USA, with a development team located in Estonia. The platform serves engineers, designers, manufacturers, and STEM students by providing a free library of computer-aided design (CAD) models and facilitating collaboration among its users. Additionally, GrabCAD hosts engineering competitions and offers printing solutions to streamline design and 3D printing workflows. Through its services, the company aims to enhance knowledge sharing and reduce inefficiencies in managing print requests, thereby supporting the engineering and design industries.
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