Ten Eighty Capital

Ten Eighty Capital is a private equity firm founded in 2018, headquartered in Park City, Utah. It specializes in late stage growth rounds and acquisition/buyout investments, typically taking majority stakes in its portfolio companies.

Ben Rifkin

CEO

19 past transactions

SMBX

Seed Round in 2020
SMBX, Inc. is an online funding portal and public marketplace based in San Francisco, California, that facilitates the issuance and buying of small business bonds. Founded in 2016, the company enables small businesses to raise capital by offering bonds directly to the public, bypassing traditional banking channels and associated regulatory fees. SMBX focuses primarily on small business debt, particularly within the SBA loan market, providing an innovative alternative for businesses seeking financing. The company also operates a mobile application to enhance user accessibility and engagement. By connecting high-quality businesses with potential investors, SMBX aims to streamline the capital-raising process for small enterprises.

MakeSpace

Series E in 2020
MakeSpace offers convenient, tech-driven storage solutions. Customers pay for only the space they use and manage their belongings via an app, including scheduling pickups and deliveries.

EquipmentShare

Venture Round in 2020
Founded in 2015, EquipmentShare is a leading provider of smart jobsite technology and equipment rental solutions for the construction industry. Its cloud-connected platform, T3, uses telematics to offer real-time insights into operations, helping fleet managers monitor assets, prevent theft, track employee hours, increase machine utilization, and streamline maintenance. With over 150 facilities and approximately 4,000 employees, EquipmentShare serves the growing demand for its equipment and digital solutions.

Bossa Nova Robotics

Debt Financing in 2020
Bossa Nova Robotics is a provider of real-time, on-shelf product data for the global retail industry. Its technology collects terabytes of data that enables the retail ecosystem to optimize the omnichannel shopping experience. With a multidisciplinary team of robotics, computer vision, artificial intelligence, and big data scientists, Bossa Nova has solved the challenges to deploy fully autonomous service robots in busy and crowded environments. Bossa Nova is privately held and is founded in 2005. It is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Mountain View and Pittsburgh.

Nuvi

Convertible Note in 2020
Nuvi LLC is a social analytics and customer experience management platform based in Salt Lake City, Utah, founded in 2011. The company offers a suite of products designed to provide real-time insights and visualizations of social media interactions. Key offerings include Bubble Stream, which captures live social media conversations; MAP, a geographic visualization of posts; and WORDBURST, which analyzes conversation patterns and groupings. Additionally, Nuvi provides various dashboards that allow organizations to identify trends, compare topics, measure content resonance, and manage brand sentiment. The platform serves a diverse clientele, including agencies, brands, small businesses, athletes, celebrities, news media, educational institutions, and non-profits. By leveraging a proprietary language engine, Nuvi aims to enhance customer engagement and experiences through effective social listening and analytics.

Art Craft Entertainment

Series A in 2020
Art Craft Entertainment is a game development company that builds and publishes games on multiple platforms. The company is popularly known for its game “Crowfall”.

Pulsar AI

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Pulsar AI is a developer of a conversational AI platform specifically designed for auto dealers, facilitating the scheduling of appointments without human intervention. The company's technology enhances communication between businesses and their customers by utilizing proprietary machine learning models and natural language processing. This enables auto dealers to engage online shoppers in personalized two-way conversations, improving response times and the overall quality of customer interactions. Pulsar AI's innovative approach aims to streamline the appointment-setting process, thereby increasing operational efficiency for its clients.

Amp Human

Convertible Note in 2019
Amp Human is a venture-backed startup headquartered in Park City, Utah, focused on developing innovative products that enhance human performance. The company specializes in electrolyte lotion products designed to address acid buildup during physical exertion. Utilizing a proprietary skin absorption technology, Amp Human's offerings provide the body with additional bicarbonate to help neutralize muscle acid, thereby enabling athletes to optimize their performance regardless of their physiological limitations. By creating a new category of performance-enhancing products, Amp Human aims to support individuals in pushing their boundaries and achieving their potential.

Freeplay

Venture Round in 2019
Founded in 2016, Freeplay is a mobile fitness platform that connects users with various group exercise venues and classes. It offers an all-access pass to activities like climbing, boxing, yoga, pilates, and crossfit for a monthly fee.

Blokable

Series A in 2019
Blokable is a company based in Seattle, Washington, that specializes in manufacturing pre-fabricated steel frame modular housing units. Founded in 2016, Blokable designs, manufactures, and delivers fully-functional modular structures for residential, retail, and mixed-use projects. The company's vertically integrated solution streamlines the traditional development process, reducing the cost and time required to create new multi-family housing. Blokable engages throughout the entire housing creation process, from design and manufacturing to delivery and operation, offering a variety of floorplans and wall configurations suitable for different building types. This approach aims to create prosperity and equity in communities by providing affordable housing solutions at scale.

Blip Billboards

Convertible Note in 2019
Blip Billboards is a provider of digital billboard services that revolutionizes out-of-home advertising by making it accessible to businesses of all sizes. By eliminating contracts and minimum spending requirements, Blip allows anyone with a modest budget to promote their brand on billboards across the United States, from major cities like Los Angeles to New York. The company caters to a diverse clientele, including real estate agents and family-owned restaurants, offering flexibility in campaign spending. Additionally, Blip provides one-to-one campaign matching to enhance brand awareness, enabling small and medium-sized businesses to advertise effectively at a lower cost.

Amp Human

Seed Round in 2019
Amp Human is a venture-backed startup headquartered in Park City, Utah, focused on developing innovative products that enhance human performance. The company specializes in electrolyte lotion products designed to address acid buildup during physical exertion. Utilizing a proprietary skin absorption technology, Amp Human's offerings provide the body with additional bicarbonate to help neutralize muscle acid, thereby enabling athletes to optimize their performance regardless of their physiological limitations. By creating a new category of performance-enhancing products, Amp Human aims to support individuals in pushing their boundaries and achieving their potential.

Jump Software

Series A in 2019
Jump Software, Inc. is an information technology company that provides a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution focused on online presence management and customer engagement. Founded in 2016 and based in Lehi, Utah, the company caters primarily to small businesses, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Its platform offers a range of features, including scheduled posting, review generation, data management, and website analytics. By automating the management of customer feedback and engagement, Jump Software helps businesses enhance their online reputation, drive more referrals, and increase sales. The company's tools also facilitate social media interaction and directory publishing, enabling users to effectively manage their online presence and connect with potential customers.

GoReact

Venture Round in 2018
GoReact is an education technology company founded in 2011 and headquartered in Orem, Utah. The company specializes in a video-based skill assessment platform that enhances the learning experience by humanizing and accelerating skills-based education. GoReact's software enables scalable video observation, coaching, and assessment, allowing users to demonstrate their competencies effectively. By fostering greater human connection and engagement, GoReact's platform supports faster skill development and improves overall learning outcomes.

Teal Drones

Venture Round in 2018
Founded in 2015, Teal Drones specializes in manufacturing high-performance drones. Its flagship product, the Teal One, is renowned for its exceptional flight experience and premium hardware design. The company's drones cater to a wide range of applications including gaming, security inspections, e-commerce, agriculture, and enterprise solutions.

GrubMarket

Series B in 2018
GrubMarket, Inc. is an online marketplace that connects sellers with customers by offering a wide range of food and related products at wholesale prices. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California, GrubMarket specializes in organic, vegan, gluten-free items, fresh produce, snacks, beverages, pantry staples, home goods, health and beauty products, and items for pets and children. The company sources food from local farms, fisheries, commercial kitchens, and restaurants, emphasizing quality and sustainability. In addition to its marketplace, GrubMarket provides a Software-as-a-Service platform designed for food delivery services and also features a gaming application called GrubMarket FarmBox. As a significant player in the B2B eCommerce sector of the American food supply chain, GrubMarket leverages artificial intelligence to enhance its services and operations.

ChatLingual

Venture Round in 2018
ChatLingual, Inc. offers a web-based instant messaging application that facilitates real-time translation of text, allowing users to communicate seamlessly across different languages. The platform features chat with subtitles, multilingual group chats, and offline messaging capabilities, catering to both business and personal users. By enabling effective communication, ChatLingual helps organizations streamline their support teams, enhance customer interactions, and improve overall efficiency. The company is headquartered in Germany and serves a diverse clientele, including Global Fortune 500 companies, which utilize the service to simplify staffing models, boost customer satisfaction, and accelerate market entry.

Lovesac

Venture Round in 2017
Lovesac is a furniture company known for its innovative approach to seating, particularly through its signature product, Sactionals. These modular couches consist of two primary components, Seats and Sides, allowing for endless configurations to suit various living spaces. Designed for adaptability, Sactionals feature removable, machine-washable covers, ensuring ease of maintenance and lasting appeal. The company stands out in the furniture market by emphasizing not only functionality but also a commitment to quality, offering a lifetime guarantee on its products.

Art Craft Entertainment

Venture Round in 2015
Art Craft Entertainment is a game development company that builds and publishes games on multiple platforms. The company is popularly known for its game “Crowfall”.
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