Bright Breaks
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Bright Breaks offers a workplace wellness solution to boost employee wellness, connection, and productivity with 7-minute live micro-breaks. Bright Breaks' wellness platform is designed to provide users with maximum benefits while requiring the least amount of effort. It only takes a few minutes per day to reduce stress and improve well-being.
Curie
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Curie is a developer of a three-dimensional product generation platform that enhances the online shopping experience by transforming conventional product displays into interactive 3D models. The company leverages artificial intelligence to generate lifelike 3D representations from 2D images, enabling retailers to digitize their entire product offerings at scale. This innovation allows consumers to engage with products in a more immersive manner, facilitating informed purchasing decisions. Curie's platform not only supports e-commerce but also serves applications in AI training and the Metaverse, positioning it as a key player in the digital transformation of retail. By offering a comprehensive library of 3D content, Curie empowers brands to seamlessly integrate their physical products into the digital realm, enhancing customer engagement and accessibility.
Ad Badger
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Ad Badger LLC, founded in 2017 and based in Austin, Texas, develops a software solution aimed at enhancing Amazon pay-per-click sales for e-commerce businesses, primarily in the United States. The company offers a cloud-based marketing analytics platform that utilizes intelligent automation to streamline and optimize advertising campaigns. By providing automated bid algorithms, keyword management, and campaign optimization strategies, Ad Badger significantly improves the efficiency of pay-per-click campaigns. This allows Amazon sellers to save time on campaign management while achieving superior results compared to manual methods, ultimately facilitating sales growth for retail businesses.
Brandefy
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Brandefy is a developer of a personal care product reviewing platform that provides consumers with comprehensive information and reviews on both store brand and name brand products. The platform leverages honest consumer feedback to facilitate comparisons between prestigious beauty items and more affordable alternatives. In addition to user-generated content, Brandefy offers its own reviews, including ingredient analyses and assessments based on its experiences with the products. When suitable alternatives are not available, the company also manufactures its own products, enabling beauty enthusiasts to discover and access the best options tailored to their needs.
Natalus, Inc. is a hardware and software company based in Newport, Kentucky, that specializes in space management solutions for parking facilities and other space-driven businesses. Founded in 2017 by Vincent Cevasco, Ryan Jordan, and Matthew Terry, Natalus utilizes advanced imaging technologies, including geospatial LiDAR sensors, to capture and analyze occupancy data in real-time. By leveraging artificial intelligence, the company provides predictive analytics that enable users to optimize the utilization of their spaces, rather than relying on reactive measures. Its solutions offer key insights through an easy-to-use client dashboard, enhancing the management of parking facilities and improving overall user experiences.
PopBase
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Our patented platform will change what it means to watch a show, play a game and buy a product. Our codeless storytelling platform gives users simple templates to create immersive content that has: the distribution speed of social media, the interactivity and immersion of open-world videogames, and the long-form format of TV Programming. PopBase will do for 3D interactive content design what CANVA does for 2D graphic design.
Obe, Inc. is a company based in Sonora, California, founded in 2014, that specializes in developing innovative products for pet care. The company offers the ProBowl, a smart food and water bowl designed for dogs, which tracks their eating and drinking habits while comparing this data to established baselines. This smart bowl connects via Wi-Fi to a mobile app, allowing pet owners to monitor their pets' meals in real-time. By providing accurate behavioral data, Obe aims to assist pet parents and veterinarians in making informed health and dietary decisions, facilitating early detection of potential health issues and promoting preventative care.
Zimmr
Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Zimmr’s platform allows enterprises to easily monitor and manage their data science applications in real time.
Tame the Beast
Pre Seed Round in 2017
At TAME the BEAST® we create men's grooming products with arousing scents and energizing properties. We also know a thing or two about being a man.
DesignMySoap.com
Grant in 2017
DesignMySoap.com, by Soapy Soap Company, is the world’s first and only personalized bar soap e-commerce platform. Soapy Soap Company is an all-natural body care brand and manufacturer, established in 2012 in Bloomington, Indiana. Their newest offering is DesignMySoap, the world’s first and only personalized bar soap e-commerce platform. Customers choose their skin type, create custom aromatherapy scent blends, pick exfoliants, and name their soap. Featured on Reply All podcast, ranked #1 organically on Google Search, and were in Oprah’s O Magazine. They are seeking funding to scale their customer acquisition, combine both brands into one cohesive brand, and grow the business.
Martin Inc, based in Cincinnati, Ohio, specializes in providing an artificial intelligence-driven marketing platform tailored for small and medium-sized businesses. The company focuses on enhancing digital marketing efforts on social media platforms while offering timely response services to engage with customers effectively. Through its innovative solutions, Martin aims to support businesses in navigating the complexities of digital marketing and improving their online presence.
Hatchli
Convertible Note in 2016
Hatchli is an online platform established in 2015 that facilitates crowdsourced feedback by allowing users to share ideas and receive input from others. Founded by Nugreen Aftab, Greg Miller, Trey Hakanson, and Ian Hansborough, Hatchli serves as a social community where startup enthusiasts and trend seekers can connect, share ideas, and provide constructive feedback. The platform aims to enhance the development of new concepts by harnessing the collective insights of its user base, fostering collaboration and innovation.
Hatchli
Convertible Note in 2016
Hatchli is an online platform established in 2015 that facilitates crowdsourced feedback by allowing users to share ideas and receive input from others. Founded by Nugreen Aftab, Greg Miller, Trey Hakanson, and Ian Hansborough, Hatchli serves as a social community where startup enthusiasts and trend seekers can connect, share ideas, and provide constructive feedback. The platform aims to enhance the development of new concepts by harnessing the collective insights of its user base, fostering collaboration and innovation.
Datazar
Seed Round in 2016
Datazar LLC, established in 2015 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, operates a research collaboration platform designed to centralize and facilitate exploration of diverse datasets. The platform enables scientists, researchers, educators, students, and other users to discover, contribute, compare, and analyze data from various sources, fostering collaborative research and uncovering new insights.
Wyzerr is a developer of market-research software that focuses on enhancing brand growth through effective consumer feedback management. The company’s platform enables brands to capture targeted data and conduct multiple surveys while providing real-time visualizations and health metrics related to those surveys. This capability allows brands to gather and analyze consumer insights immediately, facilitating prompt identification and resolution of customer issues. By integrating consumer feedback into daily operations, Wyzerr empowers brands to make informed business decisions, address potential problems proactively, and implement incremental improvements to their products and services. Ultimately, Wyzerr helps brands maintain consumer satisfaction while pursuing strategic growth and expansion.
Jersey Watch
Seed Round in 2015
Jersey Watch, established in 2012 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, specializes in providing an online platform for youth sports organizations. The company offers a user-friendly website builder that enables users to create custom team, club, or league websites within minutes. This service includes online registration forms for players, secure payment collection, and efficient communication tools tailored for organizational management.
Gild Collective
Seed Round in 2015
Gild Collective, LLC is an online platform based in Cincinnati, Ohio, that focuses on reviving the craft industry by facilitating creative experiences for women. Established in 2015, the company offers a range of DIY project kits and supplies that cater to in-home craft parties. Each kit includes high-quality instructions in both photo and video formats, allowing participants to engage in projects such as holiday decorations, home decor, and jewelry making. Gild Collective also empowers local artisans to share their skills by hosting workshops, where they can design unique DIY projects and manage their own supply sourcing. The platform supports these artisans through marketing and payment processing while charging a fee per participant. By fostering a community around creativity, Gild Collective aims to enhance women's confidence and connections in a modern social context.
AdAdapted
Seed Round in 2015
AdAdapted, Inc. is a mobile advertising platform based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, that specializes in serving consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands. Founded in 2012, the company enables these brands to effectively target their key consumers within the shopping apps they frequently use. AdAdapted places native, non-disruptive advertisements at critical decision-making moments, thereby facilitating the inclusion of products on digital shopping lists. The platform not only delivers targeted advertising but also tracks consumer preferences, shopping behaviors, and planning habits, providing valuable insights into category and product interests. AdAdapted serves a diverse clientele that includes CPG brands, advertising agencies, and retailers, enhancing brand engagement during the shopping process.
ShoutOut
Seed Round in 2014
ShoutOut is a communication application that enables users to network and connect with others in their immediate vicinity. Founded in 2014 and based in Isla Vista, California, with additional offices in Santa Barbara and Cincinnati, ShoutOut allows users to create and join chat rooms based on their interests and geographic location. The mobile application facilitates real-time conversations among individuals at various events, such as concerts and campus gatherings, by allowing them to define the specific area in which they wish to communicate. This innovative approach positions ShoutOut as a notable player in the location-based messaging sector, enabling users to customize their chat experiences according to their location and the desired radius for interaction.
Quack is a location based mobile application that allows users to broadcast anonymous messages to everyone within 400 feet of them. No username. No sign-up. No history. Just Quacks.
Keego is a New York-based company founded in 2014 that operates a platform designed to connect translators with clients. The company facilitates translation, proofreading, and interpretation services, allowing individuals worldwide to offer their language skills in exchange for payment. Keego has cultivated a community of over 2,000 bilingual professionals who provide services to a diverse range of clients, including notable names such as Xapo, Roadtrippers, Genwords, and Pixel2HTML. Through its app, Keego aims to streamline the process of finding translation services, making it accessible for both translators and those seeking their expertise.
Soundstr
Seed Round in 2014
Soundstr is a music technology company focused on enhancing transparency in real-world music usage to create a more sustainable music industry. By modernizing the performing rights sector, Soundstr addresses the inefficiencies of traditional licensing processes used by performing rights organizations, which often charge blanket fees for extensive catalogs that businesses cannot fully utilize. The company has developed a patent-pending technology that enables businesses to accurately identify all music they use and negotiate per-use licensing fees, ensuring fair compensation for songwriters when their music is performed or broadcast in commercial settings. Additionally, Soundstr's platform incorporates advertising features that allow businesses to generate revenue through radio-style ads, while its beacon technology connects advertisers directly with consumers. By increasing the flow of revenue within the music ecosystem, Soundstr aims to benefit both songwriters and businesses alike. Founded by musicians, the company is committed to fostering transparency and fairness in the music industry.
Shelfie
Seed Round in 2014
Shelfie hails from Boston and is the latest app to tackle image processing and crowdsourcing to give marketers better data. Using Shelfie, customers can take pictures of empty supermarket shelves and let stores know what items are out of stock. The company was formed by its 25-year-old chief executive C.J. Acosta.
Enter Lagoon. We have built an innovative and novel device that measures water usage of the entire house. This measurement is relayed to web and mobile devices. This solves the pain of not knowing or understanding water usage. Lagoon informs the household of how they are using water and assists the water providers with water conservation efforts. Studies show that, by knowing usage, households reduce usage by up to 15% or more and increase their rates of water conservation engagement by three times. Lagoon has built in leak detection, frozen pipe detection and water surge price protection. In areas such as California, with a 2014 Governor requested 20% water reduction, price surges occur and residents can be hit with large water bills. Lagoon can also reduce infrastructure costs for utilities if water conservation efforts are successful. There is an option for large scale leak detection for utility companies.
LuckyPennie
Seed Round in 2014
Los Angeles-based LuckyPennie is heading to Cincinnati to develop its social music app for concert discovery. Like other music discovery apps, LuckyPennie uses a mix of algorithms and curators to build a concert recommendation engine. Chief executive Jonathan Lane previously spent 10-years in the music biz as head of digital sales and marketing.
LookIt, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in providing online fashion and beauty advice. It operates a crowdsourced platform that allows users to seek and offer opinions on various outfits and beauty products. By enabling fashion brands to upload images of their products, LookIt facilitates user engagement and feedback, generating valuable product sentiment data for companies. The platform serves as a resource for individuals looking to enhance their style while simultaneously assisting brands in understanding consumer preferences and trends.
Lifecycle
Seed Round in 2014
Lifecycle is a customer engagement platform founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in creating intelligent communication solutions for businesses, enabling them to engage with customers through mobile messaging channels. Lifecycle's platform is designed for growth teams aiming to acquire, convert, and retain their initial customer base. It allows digital businesses to effectively test, measure, and send optimized messages tailored to individual users based on their interactions with web or mobile applications. By ensuring that the right content reaches the right users on the appropriate devices at the optimal time, Lifecycle enhances the overall customer experience and supports businesses in achieving their growth objectives.
DataRole
Seed Round in 2014
DataRole provides the most accurate property database to P&C Insurance carriers, inspectors, real estate investors, consumers and more. We aggregate, normalize and categorize building permits, building violations, fire incident data and various other unique sources of real estate data into the most comprehensive property database available.
Strap is a technology company that develops a software and analytics platform aimed at leveraging mobile health data to enhance marketing and engagement strategies. The platform enables users to analyze and segment data collected from smartphones, wearables, and health applications, allowing for more personalized consumer experiences. By focusing on actionable human data, Strap seeks to improve the effectiveness of marketing initiatives and foster deeper engagement with consumers, driven by the belief that a personalized approach leads to better outcomes in the consumer journey.
POPAD, LLC is a Chicago-based company that specializes in developing a crowd-sourced advertising platform. Incorporated in 2014, it operates bountyhuntr, a marketplace that allows users to discover local and featured photo bounties, submit their own photos from social media, and view competitive images. Users can earn points, rewards, and attribution for their contributions. By leveraging the vast number of photos uploaded online daily, POPAD creates a programmatic marketplace where user-generated advertising content is made available for purchase by advertisers. This innovative approach streamlines the advertising process, making it easier for users to engage in content creation while providing advertisers with relevant and diverse visual assets.
Cintric
Seed Round in 2014
Cintric, LLC is a company specializing in mobile software development, particularly in location-based services. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, with an additional office in Oakland, California, Cintric offers a software development kit (SDK) that enables mobile applications to gather and analyze location data from users. This technology allows for the tracking of user behavior patterns, significant locations, and affinity groupings while minimizing battery consumption. The insights generated from this data facilitate personalized messaging, enhance user engagement, and improve advertising efficiency by providing actionable intelligence on economic trends and retail visitation patterns. Cintric's platform is accessible through a web panel and public API, empowering developers and businesses to optimize user experiences and better understand their customer base. As of 2017, Cintric operates as a subsidiary of UberMedia, Inc.
Wyzerr
Pre Seed Round in 2014
Wyzerr is a developer of market-research software that focuses on enhancing brand growth through effective consumer feedback management. The company’s platform enables brands to capture targeted data and conduct multiple surveys while providing real-time visualizations and health metrics related to those surveys. This capability allows brands to gather and analyze consumer insights immediately, facilitating prompt identification and resolution of customer issues. By integrating consumer feedback into daily operations, Wyzerr empowers brands to make informed business decisions, address potential problems proactively, and implement incremental improvements to their products and services. Ultimately, Wyzerr helps brands maintain consumer satisfaction while pursuing strategic growth and expansion.
REPP is an online identity and background management platform for individuals and service providers. REPP creates verified online profiles, owned by you, to share with new people that you meet through commerce, dating or networking sites. REPP verifies your identity and photo along with background checks that you confirm.
DWLLR Inc. is a technology company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, with additional offices in the San Francisco Bay Area. It specializes in developing Web-based business management systems (BMS) and customer relationship management (CRM) software tailored for real estate professionals, including agents, brokers, and multiple listing service (MLS) organizations. DWLLR's software solutions are designed to streamline real estate transactions, enhance sales efforts, and facilitate the marketing process, ultimately enabling users to sell and rent more homes efficiently. The company also offers customizable applications and builds tailored solutions for MLS associations and brokerages, focusing on reducing paper usage and saving time and money for its clients.
Bitcasa is a developer of a cloud-based storage service that simplifies file storage, access, and sharing for users and businesses. The company's platform allows for secure uploading and syncing of documents, photos, and other content across multiple devices, including those running on Android, iOS, Windows, Mac OSX, and the web. With its Cloud Storage Platform APIs and branded applications, Bitcasa provides plug-and-play solutions that cater to a diverse range of developers, OEMs, and service providers in over 140 countries. The company's technology is designed to enhance the management of data, enabling users to creatively utilize their file systems and storage capabilities.
Roadtrippers
Series A in 2013
Roadtrippers, Inc. is a travel technology company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, founded in 2011. It operates a website and mobile application that facilitate road trip planning by enabling users to discover, book, and purchase travel experiences. The platform features a comprehensive database of points-of-interest tailored for road travelers, including diners, roadside attractions, and accommodations. It also offers travel guides for popular road trip routes, along with an inline text editor allowing community members to contribute their own guides. In addition to a user-friendly trip planner, the mobile app provides virtual concierge suggestions, weather forecasts, and tools for estimating fuel costs. Users can explore locations within a specified distance from their routes and synchronize their plans with navigation applications for a seamless travel experience.
Off Track Planet
Seed Round in 2013
Off Track Planet, Inc. is a travel guide publisher based in Brooklyn, New York, established in 2009. Initially recognized as a precursor to BuzzFeed in the travel segment, the company has evolved to produce a six-time published guidebook series. Off Track Planet offers two primary products: a print travel magazine that releases four editions annually and an online travel-discovery platform optimized for mobile devices. This dual approach aims to transform how travelers utilize social and mobile technology to enhance their travel experiences.
FamilyTech
Seed Round in 2013
FamilyTech is a Cincinnati-based company founded in 2011 that develops web and mobile applications aimed at enhancing family life. The company offers a suite of family-focused apps that serve millions of parents, teens, kids, and couples, making everyday tasks easier and more enjoyable. Its product lineup includes MotherShp, designed for parents; Landra, tailored for teens; ChoreMonster, which engages children; and HoneyDo, aimed at couples. Additionally, FamilyTech's applications support behavior therapy programs, particularly for children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other executive function challenges, helping them organize and complete household chores effectively.
DWLLR Inc. is a technology company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, with additional offices in the San Francisco Bay Area. It specializes in developing Web-based business management systems (BMS) and customer relationship management (CRM) software tailored for real estate professionals, including agents, brokers, and multiple listing service (MLS) organizations. DWLLR's software solutions are designed to streamline real estate transactions, enhance sales efforts, and facilitate the marketing process, ultimately enabling users to sell and rent more homes efficiently. The company also offers customizable applications and builds tailored solutions for MLS associations and brokerages, focusing on reducing paper usage and saving time and money for its clients.
REPP is an online identity and background management platform for individuals and service providers. REPP creates verified online profiles, owned by you, to share with new people that you meet through commerce, dating or networking sites. REPP verifies your identity and photo along with background checks that you confirm.
CrowdHall
Seed Round in 2013
A CrowdHall is a crowd-sourced town hall built on the idea that public discourse with high-profile people & organizations doesn't have to be one-sided. It empowers the crowd to organize its thoughts, articulate its questions, and voice its perspective in a democratic way.
FlightCar
Series A in 2013
FlightCar, Inc. is a car rental service that operates an online platform connecting car owners with travelers in need of rental vehicles. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, FlightCar allows individuals parking at airports to rent out their cars to other approved travelers, thereby providing a cost-effective and convenient alternative to traditional car rental services. The company has expanded its operations to various locations across the United States, including major cities such as Austin, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, Seattle, and Washington D.C. By facilitating this peer-to-peer car rental model, FlightCar aims to enhance the travel experience for users while promoting a collaborative community among travelers.
ONEHOPE, Inc. is a social enterprise based in Santa Ana, California, that operates vineyards and produces a variety of wines, including red, white, rosé, and sparkling options. Founded in 2006, the company markets its products through hotels, restaurants, bars, and retail outlets across the United States, as well as through an online portal. In addition to wines, ONEHOPE offers a selection of gourmet coffee, apparel, and gift items. As a socially responsible business, ONEHOPE donates half of its profits to charitable organizations and social causes, allowing customers to support meaningful initiatives while enjoying quality products. The company also distributes its offerings in international markets, including China and Puerto Rico, further expanding its impact.
FlightCar
Seed Round in 2013
FlightCar, Inc. is a car rental service that operates an online platform connecting car owners with travelers in need of rental vehicles. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, FlightCar allows individuals parking at airports to rent out their cars to other approved travelers, thereby providing a cost-effective and convenient alternative to traditional car rental services. The company has expanded its operations to various locations across the United States, including major cities such as Austin, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, Seattle, and Washington D.C. By facilitating this peer-to-peer car rental model, FlightCar aims to enhance the travel experience for users while promoting a collaborative community among travelers.
Learnmetrics
Seed Round in 2013
Learnmetrics Inc., established in 2012 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, operates an online platform that empowers schools and educators with data-driven insights to enhance teaching and learning outcomes. Its platform integrates diverse datasets, enabling educators to track grades, attendance, schedules, demographics, test results, and more. By breaking educational data free from silos, Learnmetrics helps educators identify trends, explore patterns, and communicate insights effectively, ultimately supporting all students in reaching their full potential.
Modulus
Seed Round in 2013
Modulus is a hosting, scaling, and data solution for Node.js developers. As a platform as a service (PAAS), Modulus eliminates the server and database administration challenges typically associated with deploying and growing an internet-based application. Applications can be deployed instantly, scale quickly, with zero downtime. With a focus on ease-of-use, reliability, security, and performance, Modulus supports a wide range of customers: hobbyists, independent developers, small businesses, and enterprise. The founding team is comprised entirely of software developers with years of industry experience. Modulus is built out of a personal need, by developers, for developers, and will always focus on increasing the productivity and efficiency of application development.
FamilyTech
Seed Round in 2012
FamilyTech is a Cincinnati-based company founded in 2011 that develops web and mobile applications aimed at enhancing family life. The company offers a suite of family-focused apps that serve millions of parents, teens, kids, and couples, making everyday tasks easier and more enjoyable. Its product lineup includes MotherShp, designed for parents; Landra, tailored for teens; ChoreMonster, which engages children; and HoneyDo, aimed at couples. Additionally, FamilyTech's applications support behavior therapy programs, particularly for children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other executive function challenges, helping them organize and complete household chores effectively.
Andtix is a mobile application designed to facilitate the creation and management of social gatherings. The app offers users a simple and intuitive interface for organizing events, allowing them to send invitations and manage RSVPs efficiently. With cross-platform contact integration, Andtix enhances connectivity among users, making it easier to bring people together for various social occasions. The focus of the application is on personalizing the event planning experience, ensuring that users can effortlessly coordinate gatherings while fostering social connections.
itechbook
Seed Round in 2012
WooWho was an alternative online dating website focused on offline human interaction versus online messaging, surveys, and matchmaking algorithms.
SocStock
Seed Round in 2012
Connecting small businesses and the communities they're in. Earn returns for supporting & funding your favorite businesses!
Impulcity
Seed Round in 2012
Impulcity, LLC is a location-based event discovery platform founded in 2012 and headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. The company aims to enhance urban social experiences by providing a personalized guide to local events and activities. Users can easily find a variety of options, including concerts, nightlife, and family-friendly events, making it a comprehensive resource for exploring city life. Through its platform, Impulcity seeks to connect individuals with the best social opportunities in their area.
SocialThreader
Seed Round in 2012
SocialThreader increases effectiveness of digital marketing via social integration of brand and consumer voices across their ads and website SocialThreader helps marketers increase brand awareness, social engagement and conversions. It seamlessly aggregates all of brand’s social touch points, analyzes campaign performance linked to these touch points and optimizes content based on campaign goals. SocialThreader directly improves the effectiveness of Search and Display campaigns. Businesses stand to gain significant ROI on their campaigns and better measures on relevant KPIs.
CrowdHall
Seed Round in 2012
A CrowdHall is a crowd-sourced town hall built on the idea that public discourse with high-profile people & organizations doesn't have to be one-sided. It empowers the crowd to organize its thoughts, articulate its questions, and voice its perspective in a democratic way.
Modulus
Seed Round in 2012
Modulus is a hosting, scaling, and data solution for Node.js developers. As a platform as a service (PAAS), Modulus eliminates the server and database administration challenges typically associated with deploying and growing an internet-based application. Applications can be deployed instantly, scale quickly, with zero downtime. With a focus on ease-of-use, reliability, security, and performance, Modulus supports a wide range of customers: hobbyists, independent developers, small businesses, and enterprise. The founding team is comprised entirely of software developers with years of industry experience. Modulus is built out of a personal need, by developers, for developers, and will always focus on increasing the productivity and efficiency of application development.
FlightCar
Debt Financing in 2012
FlightCar, Inc. is a car rental service that operates an online platform connecting car owners with travelers in need of rental vehicles. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, FlightCar allows individuals parking at airports to rent out their cars to other approved travelers, thereby providing a cost-effective and convenient alternative to traditional car rental services. The company has expanded its operations to various locations across the United States, including major cities such as Austin, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, Seattle, and Washington D.C. By facilitating this peer-to-peer car rental model, FlightCar aims to enhance the travel experience for users while promoting a collaborative community among travelers.
REPP is an online identity and background management platform for individuals and service providers. REPP creates verified online profiles, owned by you, to share with new people that you meet through commerce, dating or networking sites. REPP verifies your identity and photo along with background checks that you confirm.
Bitcasa is a developer of a cloud-based storage service that simplifies file storage, access, and sharing for users and businesses. The company's platform allows for secure uploading and syncing of documents, photos, and other content across multiple devices, including those running on Android, iOS, Windows, Mac OSX, and the web. With its Cloud Storage Platform APIs and branded applications, Bitcasa provides plug-and-play solutions that cater to a diverse range of developers, OEMs, and service providers in over 140 countries. The company's technology is designed to enhance the management of data, enabling users to creatively utilize their file systems and storage capabilities.
Roadtrippers
Seed Round in 2012
Roadtrippers, Inc. is a travel technology company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, founded in 2011. It operates a website and mobile application that facilitate road trip planning by enabling users to discover, book, and purchase travel experiences. The platform features a comprehensive database of points-of-interest tailored for road travelers, including diners, roadside attractions, and accommodations. It also offers travel guides for popular road trip routes, along with an inline text editor allowing community members to contribute their own guides. In addition to a user-friendly trip planner, the mobile app provides virtual concierge suggestions, weather forecasts, and tools for estimating fuel costs. Users can explore locations within a specified distance from their routes and synchronize their plans with navigation applications for a seamless travel experience.
Impulcity
Angel Round in 2012
Impulcity, LLC is a location-based event discovery platform founded in 2012 and headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. The company aims to enhance urban social experiences by providing a personalized guide to local events and activities. Users can easily find a variety of options, including concerts, nightlife, and family-friendly events, making it a comprehensive resource for exploring city life. Through its platform, Impulcity seeks to connect individuals with the best social opportunities in their area.
FamilyTech
Seed Round in 2012
FamilyTech is a Cincinnati-based company founded in 2011 that develops web and mobile applications aimed at enhancing family life. The company offers a suite of family-focused apps that serve millions of parents, teens, kids, and couples, making everyday tasks easier and more enjoyable. Its product lineup includes MotherShp, designed for parents; Landra, tailored for teens; ChoreMonster, which engages children; and HoneyDo, aimed at couples. Additionally, FamilyTech's applications support behavior therapy programs, particularly for children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other executive function challenges, helping them organize and complete household chores effectively.
VenueAgent
Series A in 2011
VenueAgent LLC is an online platform designed to assist event hosts in discovering and booking local venues for various occasions. Founded in 2009 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, the company provides a curated selection of venues, ranging from unique spaces for weddings to simple locations for smaller gatherings. Users can easily browse venue options, review details and pricing, and complete bookings online. VenueAgent aims to simplify the event planning process by offering a user-friendly interface that connects hosts with the ideal spaces for their events.
Leap is the first mobile app that lets you create and document challenges with your Facebook friends. Users can create challenges based around their interests, like eating breakfast each day of the week, or drinking the most craft beers, invite some Facebook friends and begin competing right away by snapping photos from their phone. Our vision is that challenges are the best way to push your friends to try new things and capture the experiences with the people that you care about.
StyleZen
Seed Round in 2011
StyleZen is an innovative online and mobile apparel shopping platform based in Cincinnati, Ohio, founded in 2011. It specializes in providing a customizable fashion feed that adjusts in real-time to reflect users' preferences and interactions, enhancing the shopping experience. By allowing users to create collections of favored items and share their discoveries with friends, StyleZen fosters a collaborative and enjoyable environment for fashion discovery. The platform emphasizes personalization, making it easier for users to find and acquire clothing that resonates with their individual style.
Bitcasa
Seed Round in 2011
Bitcasa is a developer of a cloud-based storage service that simplifies file storage, access, and sharing for users and businesses. The company's platform allows for secure uploading and syncing of documents, photos, and other content across multiple devices, including those running on Android, iOS, Windows, Mac OSX, and the web. With its Cloud Storage Platform APIs and branded applications, Bitcasa provides plug-and-play solutions that cater to a diverse range of developers, OEMs, and service providers in over 140 countries. The company's technology is designed to enhance the management of data, enabling users to creatively utilize their file systems and storage capabilities.
FamilyTech
Pre Seed Round in 2011
FamilyTech is a Cincinnati-based company founded in 2011 that develops web and mobile applications aimed at enhancing family life. The company offers a suite of family-focused apps that serve millions of parents, teens, kids, and couples, making everyday tasks easier and more enjoyable. Its product lineup includes MotherShp, designed for parents; Landra, tailored for teens; ChoreMonster, which engages children; and HoneyDo, aimed at couples. Additionally, FamilyTech's applications support behavior therapy programs, particularly for children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other executive function challenges, helping them organize and complete household chores effectively.
Show-off, discover, discuss and exchange the products you love. Keepio is primarily geared towards enthusiasts and collectors who are passionate about the things they own and want an easy way to catalog and share with those who have similar interests.
Venturepax
Seed Round in 2011
Venturepax, LLC is a company based in Milford, Ohio, that operates a website and mobile application designed for outdoor enthusiasts. Founded in 2008, Venturepax enables users to capture and share their outdoor adventures in real-time across various digital platforms. The app allows users to document their activities, such as skiing or hiking, while providing features to attach photographs, describe their experiences, tag friends, and acknowledge favorite brands. Unlike traditional guidebooks, Venturepax serves as a social magazine for outdoor activities, focusing on authentic adventures shared by real enthusiasts.
Off Track Planet
Seed Round in 2011
Off Track Planet, Inc. is a travel guide publisher based in Brooklyn, New York, established in 2009. Initially recognized as a precursor to BuzzFeed in the travel segment, the company has evolved to produce a six-time published guidebook series. Off Track Planet offers two primary products: a print travel magazine that releases four editions annually and an online travel-discovery platform optimized for mobile devices. This dual approach aims to transform how travelers utilize social and mobile technology to enhance their travel experiences.
Place is a platform that specializes in powering payments for real estate. From rent payments, to condo dues, to coworking payments, Place is bridging the gap between payment technology and the real estate industry.
Roadtrippers
Seed Round in 2011
Roadtrippers, Inc. is a travel technology company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, founded in 2011. It operates a website and mobile application that facilitate road trip planning by enabling users to discover, book, and purchase travel experiences. The platform features a comprehensive database of points-of-interest tailored for road travelers, including diners, roadside attractions, and accommodations. It also offers travel guides for popular road trip routes, along with an inline text editor allowing community members to contribute their own guides. In addition to a user-friendly trip planner, the mobile app provides virtual concierge suggestions, weather forecasts, and tools for estimating fuel costs. Users can explore locations within a specified distance from their routes and synchronize their plans with navigation applications for a seamless travel experience.
Receept
Seed Round in 2011
Receept is a platform for assembling a consumer's personal purchase history through the delivery and aggregation of purchase receipts. Consumers can easily save and organize their receipts by capturing their photos with their smartphone camera or forwarding emailed receipts which are parsed for them to an itemized level. As a result, they gain control of their own purchase story for use in personal finance tracking, expense reporting, tax preparation, and returns/exchanges. Merchants can develop links with their customers by delivering electronic receipts through the platform, allowing them to connect to the personal purchase stories and see the anonymous aggregated purchase patterns of their customer base even beyond their store. Brands and manufacturers can additionally recognize cross-merchant purchase patterns by their loyal customers and engage and reward these consumers for their brand loyalty.
Spaciety (Fast Market Holdings, LLC)
Seed Round in 2011
Spaciety is an online search engine and marketplace that enables individuals to find and book appointments at spas and salons.
Giftiki is a company that specializes in collaborative gifting services, offering a social commerce platform designed to enhance the gifting experience. Its innovative gifting engine enables users to contribute small amounts of money to a collective fund, which empowers recipients to purchase items that they genuinely desire. Giftiki's platform caters to various gifting occasions, including holidays, graduations, weddings, and baby showers, making it a versatile solution for both personal and communal gifting needs. By facilitating contributions from multiple individuals, Giftiki transforms traditional gifting into a more thoughtful and personalized experience.
turboBOTZ
Series A in 2011
turboBOTZ Inc. is a Chicago-based company, established in 2008, that operates an online platform facilitating the buying and selling of new and used video games. The company aims to address the needs of an underserved market of video game enthusiasts who face challenges in transactions. By prioritizing user experience, turboBOTZ seeks to become the preferred destination for all video gaming needs while fostering a strong community among buyers and sellers.
LifeBlinx
Seed Round in 2010
LifeBlinx is a company that specializes in preserving personal memories by extracting content from Facebook profiles. Its web-based application allows users to compile their status updates, comments, and photos into a printed memory book. This service enables individuals to maintain a tangible record of their life events and family milestones, ensuring that valuable memories are not lost over time. By capturing users' stories as they occurred, LifeBlinx offers a unique way to celebrate and revisit significant moments in one's life.
Venturepax
Seed Round in 2010
Venturepax, LLC is a company based in Milford, Ohio, that operates a website and mobile application designed for outdoor enthusiasts. Founded in 2008, Venturepax enables users to capture and share their outdoor adventures in real-time across various digital platforms. The app allows users to document their activities, such as skiing or hiking, while providing features to attach photographs, describe their experiences, tag friends, and acknowledge favorite brands. Unlike traditional guidebooks, Venturepax serves as a social magazine for outdoor activities, focusing on authentic adventures shared by real enthusiasts.
Giftiki
Seed Round in 2010
Giftiki is a company that specializes in collaborative gifting services, offering a social commerce platform designed to enhance the gifting experience. Its innovative gifting engine enables users to contribute small amounts of money to a collective fund, which empowers recipients to purchase items that they genuinely desire. Giftiki's platform caters to various gifting occasions, including holidays, graduations, weddings, and baby showers, making it a versatile solution for both personal and communal gifting needs. By facilitating contributions from multiple individuals, Giftiki transforms traditional gifting into a more thoughtful and personalized experience.
turboBOTZ
Seed Round in 2010
turboBOTZ Inc. is a Chicago-based company, established in 2008, that operates an online platform facilitating the buying and selling of new and used video games. The company aims to address the needs of an underserved market of video game enthusiasts who face challenges in transactions. By prioritizing user experience, turboBOTZ seeks to become the preferred destination for all video gaming needs while fostering a strong community among buyers and sellers.
Brainrack
Seed Round in 2010
Brainrack is a company dedicated to fostering development in both organizations and young professionals globally. It operates a crowdsourcing platform that connects students, innovators, and organizations through challenges, internships, and recruitment initiatives. This platform allows organizations to post challenges, which innovators can respond to with potential solutions. These responses are then evaluated, with winners receiving cash prizes, career opportunities, or internships. By facilitating these interactions, Brainrack aims to create a natural and open process for innovation and problem-solving, ensuring that both parties benefit from mutual knowledge and experience exchange.