The Perkins Fund

Founded by Sonja Perkins in 2016, this venture capital firm invests in high-tech companies addressing unmet market needs. It typically allocates less than 10% of a round and selectively considers board seats. While not exclusively focused on women-led businesses, over 50% of its founders are women, compared to the industry average of less than 5%. The Perkins Fund invests across all stages and has backed over 35 companies.

Sonja Perkins

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Mercy BioAnalytics

Funding Round in 2021
Mercy BioAnalytics is a biotechnology company dedicated to improving and saving lives through early cancer detection. Founded in 2018, it has developed a proprietary platform that uses extracellular vesicles (EVs) in blood to detect stage I cancer.

Mistro

Seed Round in 2020
Mistro Inc. is a company that develops and operates a platform designed to facilitate the provision of benefits and perks for remote teams. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Mistro enables employers to customize benefits for each remote employee. The platform allows employers to offer a variety of services, including health insurance, co-working spaces, professional development classes, food options, and IT equipment, all managed through the Mistro Credit Card. This tailored approach aims to enhance employee satisfaction and engagement in remote work environments.

RadSwan

Seed Round in 2019
RadSwan is a consumer goods company based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 2019. It specializes in manufacturing fashion and beauty products tailored to the needs of black women with natural hair. The company's product line includes synthetic hair extensions, wigs, and accessories designed for protective styling. RadSwan focuses on providing high-quality haircare solutions that cater to digitally savvy and time-conscious customers, allowing them to experiment with various hairstyles without altering their own hair.

128 Technology

Series D in 2019
128 Technology, Inc. is a software-based networking company that specializes in providing innovative networking solutions for various sectors, including enterprises, service providers, retailers, and government agencies. The company's flagship product, the 128T Networking Platform, utilizes secure vector routing to streamline network architectures and enhance the delivery of applications and services across diverse environments, such as cloud, SD-WAN, and IoT. By making routers "Session Smart," 128 Technology enables networks to adapt dynamically to the specific needs of applications and services, resulting in a more agile and secure network fabric. This approach not only improves performance but also reduces operational costs. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, 128 Technology has additional offices in Berlin, Germany, and Tokyo, Japan.

Argent

Venture Round in 2019
Argent Mill, Inc. is an online retailer based in San Francisco, California, specializing in women's workwear apparel. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on providing stylish and functional clothing designed for professional settings. Its product range includes blazers, tops, trousers, jumpsuits, outerwear, skirts, dresses, and sweaters, as well as various accessories. Argent aims to empower women by offering a collection that blends technical styling with contemporary fashion, ensuring that customers feel both confident and sophisticated in their work attire.

Chronicled

Series A in 2019
Chronicled, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco that specializes in blockchain solutions for the life sciences and supply chain industries. The company is the custodian of the MediLedger Network, a blockchain-based platform that fosters trust and automation among trading partners. Chronicled develops applications for anti-counterfeiting, contract management, revenue management, and regulatory compliance, allowing businesses to streamline operations and enhance accuracy in transactions. The MediLedger Network facilitates automated settlement of chargeback claims between pharmaceutical manufacturers, distributors, and group purchasing organizations, effectively reducing manual processing and minimizing revenue leakage. Chronicled's solutions extend across various industries, including pharmaceuticals, automotive, agriculture, and personal care, contributing to the establishment of secure and efficient decentralized supply chains. Founded in 2014, Chronicled is dedicated to building blockchain networks that enhance transparency and reliability in complex supply chains.

Qordoba

Series B in 2018
Qordoba, Inc. is a software as a service (SaaS) company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in content management through its Qordoba Strings Intelligence Platform. Founded in 2012, the platform employs machine learning to assist organizations in standardizing their content across various applications, websites, and marketing materials. Qordoba's offerings include an AI-based writing assistant that helps maintain consistent style, terminology, and brand voice, along with tools for localization that integrate machine translation and human linguists. The platform is designed for use by software development and product marketing teams, enabling them to manage content effectively through command line interface (CLI) and application program interface (API) functionalities. Notable clients such as Intuit, Twitter, and Visa utilize Qordoba to enhance their content quality and coherence across multiple formats.

Vorstella

Seed Round in 2017
Vorstella is a technology company that specializes in optimizing data platforms through advanced artificial intelligence solutions. Its AI agent is designed to stabilize systems by forecasting potential issues, diagnosing the root causes of outages, and guiding engineers through complex remediation processes. By collaborating with existing teams, Vorstella enhances system availability and performance, allowing organizations to shift their focus from operational stress to strategic innovation and system design. Additionally, Vorstella addresses scalability challenges within large-scale, real-time application architectures, facilitating the transition from legacy infrastructure to cloud-based solutions while improving customer interactions and meeting evolving business demands.

ScribbleChat

Venture Round in 2017
ScribbleChat is a mobile messaging application.

Ellevest

Series A in 2017
Founded in 2014, Ellevest is an employee-owned investment firm dedicated to empowering women financially. It offers a user-friendly digital platform that provides personalized investment plans tailored to women's unique financial needs and goals.

128 Technology

Series C in 2017
128 Technology, Inc. is a software-based networking company that specializes in providing innovative networking solutions for various sectors, including enterprises, service providers, retailers, and government agencies. The company's flagship product, the 128T Networking Platform, utilizes secure vector routing to streamline network architectures and enhance the delivery of applications and services across diverse environments, such as cloud, SD-WAN, and IoT. By making routers "Session Smart," 128 Technology enables networks to adapt dynamically to the specific needs of applications and services, resulting in a more agile and secure network fabric. This approach not only improves performance but also reduces operational costs. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, 128 Technology has additional offices in Berlin, Germany, and Tokyo, Japan.

Sarah Flint

Venture Round in 2016
Founded in 2013, Sarah Flint designs and sells luxury shoes for women. Its product range includes flats, sandals, pumps, and boots, all crafted by Italian artisans. The company operates both online and offline stores, focusing on quality, fit, and functionality to empower women with busy lifestyles.

Owlet Baby Care

Series B in 2016
Owlet Baby Care Inc. is a company based in Lehi, Utah, founded in 2012, that specializes in the development and manufacturing of innovative monitoring solutions for infants. Its flagship product, the Owlet Smart Sock, is a proactive health monitor that tracks a baby's heart rate and oxygen levels while sleeping, sending alerts to parents if any concerning changes occur. The company also offers the Owlet Cam, which transforms smartphones into high-definition baby monitors, and the Owlet Monitor Duo, which combines the features of both the Smart Sock and the Cam. Additionally, Owlet provides the Owlet Dream Lab, an online program aimed at helping parents cultivate healthy sleep habits for their infants. By offering real-time data and insights, Owlet Baby Care aims to enhance parental confidence and peace of mind regarding their child's health and well-being.

Aqueduct Critical Care

Series A in 2016
Aqueduct Critical Care develops medical devices for treating neurological conditions related to cerebrospinal fluid and intracranial pressure. Its gravity-based drainage systems are designed to provide automated regulation, reducing the need for continuous manual measurements and interventions, which helps patients move more freely and allows hospital staff to conduct tests and physical therapy without restraining mobility. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Bothell, Washington.

The RealReal

Series E in 2016
The RealReal operates an online marketplace for authenticated luxury resale, offering fashion for women, men and kids, as well as jewelry, watches, art and home items. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, it functions as a full-service consignment platform that authenticates every item through in-house experts and uses technology to determine pricing, while managing photography, listings, payments and shipping. It is the largest pure-play luxury resale platform in the United States and supports a sustainable circular economy by facilitating resale across multiple categories. The company generates revenue primarily from consignments and first-party sales on its marketplace, with additional direct sales, and provides services such as virtual appointments, in-home pickup and direct shipping to buyers.

Informed

Series A in 2016
Informed, Inc., established in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, operates a platform that connects buyers and sellers of pre-owned cars while also providing solutions for banks to enhance their digital transformation. The company offers turn-key robotic process automation that performs essential verification tasks, including income, identity, residence, and insurance verification. These services help banks minimize manual costs associated with document reviews, reduce the risk of fraud, mitigate bias, and decrease errors during loan origination and account openings. Additionally, Informed's consumer auto financing platform utilizes a digital assistant and machine learning with optical character recognition to streamline the collection and analysis of loan documents, thereby facilitating automated loan origination for auto lenders.

RocksBox

Series A in 2016
RocksBox is a San Francisco-based company that offers a membership-based jewelry styling service for women. Founded in 2012, RocksBox provides a platform where members can shop, rent, and swap designer jewelry. The company aims to transform how women discover and purchase jewelry by offering a curated selection of brand-name designs through a subscription model. Members have the flexibility to buy or swap items at any time, enhancing their access to high-quality jewelry without the commitment of ownership.

GridGain

Series B in 2016
GridGain Systems specializes in providing an advanced in-memory computing platform that enhances real-time data access and processing. Built on Apache Ignite, GridGain's solutions cater to a diverse range of industries, including finance, healthcare, retail, and telecommunications, with notable clients such as ING, Sberbank, and Huawei. The platform is designed to deliver high-speed performance and significant scalability for both existing and new applications, allowing for deployment on distributed clusters of commodity servers. GridGain's technology can operate seamlessly between application and data layers, supporting various database systems without the need for extensive changes. It is particularly well-suited for high-volume ACID transactions, real-time analytics, and hybrid transactional/analytical processing (HTAP).

Hobnob

Venture Round in 2016
Founded in 2014, Hobnob is a mobile application that enables users to create stylish, photo-based designer invitations for various events such as dinner parties, birthdays, and weddings. Its platform facilitates event planning by allowing users to manage parties directly from their phones.

Tentrr

Seed Round in 2016
Tentrr, Inc. is an online platform founded in 2015 and based in New York that connects private landowners with campers seeking unique outdoor experiences. The company offers over 1,000 ready-to-go campsites across 44 states, facilitating access to camping opportunities in both private and public lands, such as State Parks. Tentrr's platform streamlines the campsite booking process, enabling landowners to easily list their properties while providing campers with a straightforward way to discover and reserve campsites. This innovative approach not only generates income for landowners and local economies but also promotes conservation and outdoor recreation. Reservations can be made directly through Tentrr's website as well as through popular travel sites.

128 Technology

Series B in 2015
128 Technology, Inc. is a software-based networking company that specializes in providing innovative networking solutions for various sectors, including enterprises, service providers, retailers, and government agencies. The company's flagship product, the 128T Networking Platform, utilizes secure vector routing to streamline network architectures and enhance the delivery of applications and services across diverse environments, such as cloud, SD-WAN, and IoT. By making routers "Session Smart," 128 Technology enables networks to adapt dynamically to the specific needs of applications and services, resulting in a more agile and secure network fabric. This approach not only improves performance but also reduces operational costs. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, 128 Technology has additional offices in Berlin, Germany, and Tokyo, Japan.

Handle

Venture Round in 2015
Handle is a personal productivity system designed to improve day-to-day management by consolidating emails, to-do lists, and calendars into a single application. This software allows users to convert their emails into actionable tasks, enabling them to visualize and prioritize their activities effectively. By streamlining these elements, Handle helps individuals focus on what truly matters, alleviating feelings of overwhelm and enhancing decision-making regarding time management. The platform is built on extensive research in productivity, aiming to assist users in becoming more organized and efficient in both their personal and professional lives.

BitSight

Series B in 2015
BitSight, founded in 2011, is a cyber risk management company that offers a platform designed to help organizations assess and manage information security risk. By applying sophisticated algorithms, BitSight generates daily security ratings that range from 250 to 900, enabling users to evaluate third-party risk, underwrite cyber insurance, benchmark security performance, and conduct due diligence in mergers and acquisitions. The company serves a diverse clientele, including seven of the top ten cyber insurers, 20% of Fortune 500 companies, and three of the top five investment banks, making its Security Ratings technology integral to risk management and business decision-making. With over 1,000 customers and a vast ecosystem of users, BitSight is recognized as the most widely used Security Ratings Service in the industry.

Bantam Tools

Venture Round in 2015
Bantam Tools, formerly known as Other Machine Co., specializes in digital desktop manufacturing by developing innovative software and hardware products. The company's flagship product is the Bantam Tools Desktop CNC Milling Machine, which allows users to create precise 2D and 3D objects from a variety of durable materials including wood, metal, and plastic. This portable CNC mill enables users to produce enclosures, mechanical parts, molds, and other custom items based on digital designs. Founded in 2013 by Sarah Tappon and Saul Griffith, Bantam Tools is headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company focuses on making in-house prototyping more accessible to electrical and mechanical engineers, as well as educators, facilitating rapid prototyping and accelerating the innovation process.

UniKey Technologies

Series A in 2015
UniKey Technologies specializes in smart access control solutions. It offers a mobile platform that replaces traditional keys with smartphone-based electronic keys, featuring touch-to-open technology, intelligent detection of user location, and robust security measures. The company partners with lock manufacturers like Kwikset and Weiser to create smart locks such as Kevo, and provides cloud-based lock management for multifamily properties and commercial businesses.

The RealReal

Series D in 2015
The RealReal operates an online marketplace for authenticated luxury resale, offering fashion for women, men and kids, as well as jewelry, watches, art and home items. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, it functions as a full-service consignment platform that authenticates every item through in-house experts and uses technology to determine pricing, while managing photography, listings, payments and shipping. It is the largest pure-play luxury resale platform in the United States and supports a sustainable circular economy by facilitating resale across multiple categories. The company generates revenue primarily from consignments and first-party sales on its marketplace, with additional direct sales, and provides services such as virtual appointments, in-home pickup and direct shipping to buyers.

GoldieBlox

Venture Round in 2015
GoldieBlox, Inc., established in 2012 and based in San Francisco, specializes in manufacturing educational toys and books designed specifically for girls aged 5-12. The company's mission is to inspire young girls to develop spatial skills and pursue interests in STEM fields by combining storytelling with construction sets. GoldieBlox products are sold online and through retail stores across the United States and Canada, as well as internationally via distributors in the UK, Ireland, and Australia.

BrightPoint Security

Venture Round in 2015
BrightPoint Security is a provider of a cyberthreat intelligence platform designed to enhance the efficiency of security and fraud prevention teams. The company's flagship product, BrightPoint Sentinel, addresses the challenge of overwhelming information by automating the collection, analysis, correlation, and sharing of data related to current and emerging cyber threats. This platform significantly reduces the time required to determine whether a breach has occurred by integrating both external and internal threat information with network infrastructure data. BrightPoint Security prioritizes data security, ensuring that sensitive information remains within the user's controlled environment and only utilizes secure methods for information sharing. Through its automated and collaborative approach, the company enables organizations to receive timely warnings of potential threats, ultimately minimizing discovery and remediation times while reducing overall cybersecurity risk.

Tempered

Series A in 2015
Tempered Networks, Inc., established in 2012 and based in Seattle, Washington, specializes in secure networking solutions. The company focuses on critical infrastructure, industrial control systems, and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) across various industries such as water, energy, and manufacturing. Tempered offers products like HIPswitch Conductor, HIPswitch security appliances, and SimpleConnect management console, enabling customers to create secure private networks, configure communication policies, and monitor network activities. Its solutions are employed in applications such as net extension, net segmentation, link redundancy, and remote access. Tempered's core strength lies in its identity-based micro-segmentation technology, which reduces cyber risks by providing point-and-click security without disrupting existing infrastructure.

Nextdoor

Series D in 2015
Nextdoor operates a social networking platform connecting neighbors globally, fostering local conversations and community support. It offers services like Help Map to assist vulnerable residents during crises. The company is headquartered in San Francisco with operations across multiple countries.

Bantam Tools

Venture Round in 2015
Bantam Tools, formerly known as Other Machine Co., specializes in digital desktop manufacturing by developing innovative software and hardware products. The company's flagship product is the Bantam Tools Desktop CNC Milling Machine, which allows users to create precise 2D and 3D objects from a variety of durable materials including wood, metal, and plastic. This portable CNC mill enables users to produce enclosures, mechanical parts, molds, and other custom items based on digital designs. Founded in 2013 by Sarah Tappon and Saul Griffith, Bantam Tools is headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company focuses on making in-house prototyping more accessible to electrical and mechanical engineers, as well as educators, facilitating rapid prototyping and accelerating the innovation process.

Tempered

Seed Round in 2014
Tempered Networks, Inc., established in 2012 and based in Seattle, Washington, specializes in secure networking solutions. The company focuses on critical infrastructure, industrial control systems, and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) across various industries such as water, energy, and manufacturing. Tempered offers products like HIPswitch Conductor, HIPswitch security appliances, and SimpleConnect management console, enabling customers to create secure private networks, configure communication policies, and monitor network activities. Its solutions are employed in applications such as net extension, net segmentation, link redundancy, and remote access. Tempered's core strength lies in its identity-based micro-segmentation technology, which reduces cyber risks by providing point-and-click security without disrupting existing infrastructure.

128 Technology

Series A in 2014
128 Technology, Inc. is a software-based networking company that specializes in providing innovative networking solutions for various sectors, including enterprises, service providers, retailers, and government agencies. The company's flagship product, the 128T Networking Platform, utilizes secure vector routing to streamline network architectures and enhance the delivery of applications and services across diverse environments, such as cloud, SD-WAN, and IoT. By making routers "Session Smart," 128 Technology enables networks to adapt dynamically to the specific needs of applications and services, resulting in a more agile and secure network fabric. This approach not only improves performance but also reduces operational costs. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, 128 Technology has additional offices in Berlin, Germany, and Tokyo, Japan.

GoldieBlox

Venture Round in 2014
GoldieBlox, Inc., established in 2012 and based in San Francisco, specializes in manufacturing educational toys and books designed specifically for girls aged 5-12. The company's mission is to inspire young girls to develop spatial skills and pursue interests in STEM fields by combining storytelling with construction sets. GoldieBlox products are sold online and through retail stores across the United States and Canada, as well as internationally via distributors in the UK, Ireland, and Australia.

Chosen

Venture Round in 2014
Chosen.fm, Inc. is a mobile application company based in Oakland, California, founded in 2012. The company has developed an application that allows users to create and share engaging videos and photos. The Chosen app facilitates the creation of music videos and photos, enabling users to record or upload content, apply effects, and share their creations with friends and family. Additionally, the app includes features for entering talent competitions and challenges, where users can act as judges or performers. This interactive platform encourages users to gain followers, earn points, and advance in rankings, transforming video content into a foundation for social engagement and competition in the performing arts. The application is accessible on both the App Store and Google Play Store.

Seedling

Venture Round in 2014
Seedling is a Los Angeles-based manufacturer that specializes in creating art and craft activity kits for children aged 2 to 12. The company focuses on blending modern technologies with traditional materials to facilitate a unique play experience that allows kids to transition smoothly between digital and physical realms. Their product offerings include DIY toys, games, party supplies, and costume materials, aimed at fostering creativity and educational development through hands-on activities. By introducing a new category of products known as reimagined play, Seedling seeks to inspire imaginative and interactive experiences for children.

Hashed

Venture Round in 2014
Hashed is a US-based company that offers a smart search application specifically for social media platforms, primarily Instagram. Founded in October 2014 by Agatha Precourt and Wendy Grad, Hashed enables users to efficiently find and follow content using hashtags. The application not only facilitates the discovery of topics of interest but also provides notifications on these subjects, enhancing user engagement and experience on the platform.

Handwriting.io

Venture Round in 2014
Handwriting.io is a technology company that specializes in digital handwriting solutions designed for integration into mobile apps, desktop applications, and websites. The company's platform enables businesses to create authentic digital representations of handwritten messages, which can be utilized for sending personalized notes or emails. This service enhances brand identity and fosters effective communication with customers, employees, and media. Additionally, Handwriting.io offers a messaging platform that allows for the creation of customized, animated messages featuring unique handwriting styles, fonts, and effects, thereby transforming the chat experience with real 3D handwriting.

EdCast

Series A in 2014
EdCast Inc. is a technology company that operates an artificial intelligence-powered knowledge cloud platform designed to enhance personalized learning and knowledge management within enterprises. The company's main offerings include the EdCast Learning Experience Platform (LXP) and the MyGuide Digital Adoption Platform, which together facilitate employee development by providing tailored learning experiences and automating repetitive tasks. EdCast serves a diverse range of industries, including banking, healthcare, hospitality, and technology, helping organizations improve workforce engagement and productivity through effective onboarding, upskilling, and knowledge sharing. The platform aggregates content from various sources, ensuring users receive relevant and contextual information, thus supporting a culture of continuous learning and career mobility. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, EdCast has garnered recognition as a Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum and supports a wide array of clients, from large multinational corporations to small businesses.

Hint

Venture Round in 2014
Founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Hint Inc. specializes in producing and selling fruit-infused flavored water and personal care items. Its product range includes various flavors of water, such as watermelon, blackberry, cucumber, pear, and lime, along with deodorants and sunscreens. The company sells its products online and through retail stores.

SupportPay

Seed Round in 2014
SupportPay is a platform designed to help single, divorced, separated, and blended families manage their financial relationships. It enables users to share, track, and manage expenses, payments, and schedules directly between parents.

Bantam Tools

Series A in 2014
Bantam Tools, formerly known as Other Machine Co., specializes in digital desktop manufacturing by developing innovative software and hardware products. The company's flagship product is the Bantam Tools Desktop CNC Milling Machine, which allows users to create precise 2D and 3D objects from a variety of durable materials including wood, metal, and plastic. This portable CNC mill enables users to produce enclosures, mechanical parts, molds, and other custom items based on digital designs. Founded in 2013 by Sarah Tappon and Saul Griffith, Bantam Tools is headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company focuses on making in-house prototyping more accessible to electrical and mechanical engineers, as well as educators, facilitating rapid prototyping and accelerating the innovation process.

GemShare

Seed Round in 2014
GemShare is the first service focused on finding and sharing high-quality recommendations with people you know and trust for the services needed to manage busy daily life. GemShare for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch is the easiest and most dependable way to ask for and store the "best" local services - or "gems" - shared among one's own trusted friends and networks. Founded in 2013 by two busy working moms, GemShare focuses on important daily needs where taste, trust and personal endorsements matter – everything from home improvement services, SAT tutors, and orthopedic surgeons to marriage counselors, music and language instructors, trusted childcare, and much more. Transforming the frequent exchanges that already happen when people ask “Does anyone know a good…?,” GemShare organizes this information and “best of” recommendations in one simple, searchable place. GemShare is based in San Francisco and backed by angel and venture capital investors including Second Avenue Partners, Greylock Partners, Rich Barton, Mika Salmi and Ellen Levy, among others.

RocksBox

Seed Round in 2014
RocksBox is a San Francisco-based company that offers a membership-based jewelry styling service for women. Founded in 2012, RocksBox provides a platform where members can shop, rent, and swap designer jewelry. The company aims to transform how women discover and purchase jewelry by offering a curated selection of brand-name designs through a subscription model. Members have the flexibility to buy or swap items at any time, enhancing their access to high-quality jewelry without the commitment of ownership.

Chosen

Venture Round in 2014
Chosen.fm, Inc. is a mobile application company based in Oakland, California, founded in 2012. The company has developed an application that allows users to create and share engaging videos and photos. The Chosen app facilitates the creation of music videos and photos, enabling users to record or upload content, apply effects, and share their creations with friends and family. Additionally, the app includes features for entering talent competitions and challenges, where users can act as judges or performers. This interactive platform encourages users to gain followers, earn points, and advance in rankings, transforming video content into a foundation for social engagement and competition in the performing arts. The application is accessible on both the App Store and Google Play Store.

EdCast

Venture Round in 2014
EdCast Inc. is a technology company that operates an artificial intelligence-powered knowledge cloud platform designed to enhance personalized learning and knowledge management within enterprises. The company's main offerings include the EdCast Learning Experience Platform (LXP) and the MyGuide Digital Adoption Platform, which together facilitate employee development by providing tailored learning experiences and automating repetitive tasks. EdCast serves a diverse range of industries, including banking, healthcare, hospitality, and technology, helping organizations improve workforce engagement and productivity through effective onboarding, upskilling, and knowledge sharing. The platform aggregates content from various sources, ensuring users receive relevant and contextual information, thus supporting a culture of continuous learning and career mobility. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, EdCast has garnered recognition as a Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum and supports a wide array of clients, from large multinational corporations to small businesses.

Chosen

Venture Round in 2013
Chosen.fm, Inc. is a mobile application company based in Oakland, California, founded in 2012. The company has developed an application that allows users to create and share engaging videos and photos. The Chosen app facilitates the creation of music videos and photos, enabling users to record or upload content, apply effects, and share their creations with friends and family. Additionally, the app includes features for entering talent competitions and challenges, where users can act as judges or performers. This interactive platform encourages users to gain followers, earn points, and advance in rankings, transforming video content into a foundation for social engagement and competition in the performing arts. The application is accessible on both the App Store and Google Play Store.

Lydell NYC

Venture Round in 2013
Lydell NYC specializes in metal, color and semi-precious designs. We have a long history of working with specialty apparel retailers and major department stores to create inspired fashion jewelry.

Jhana

Venture Round in 2013
Jhana Education Inc. is an online learning platform that provides bite-sized educational content tailored for leaders and managers. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Jhana focuses on essential business topics such as delegation, productivity, running meetings, and coaching. The company offers resources aimed at enhancing manager training, improving employee engagement, and supporting performance management and succession planning. By equipping managers with practical tools and insights, Jhana helps technology companies effectively hire, develop, and retain their workforce. As a subsidiary of Franklin Covey Co., Jhana plays a significant role in fostering a learning culture within organizations by aligning learning objectives with broader business goals.

Handle

Venture Round in 2013
Handle is a personal productivity system designed to improve day-to-day management by consolidating emails, to-do lists, and calendars into a single application. This software allows users to convert their emails into actionable tasks, enabling them to visualize and prioritize their activities effectively. By streamlining these elements, Handle helps individuals focus on what truly matters, alleviating feelings of overwhelm and enhancing decision-making regarding time management. The platform is built on extensive research in productivity, aiming to assist users in becoming more organized and efficient in both their personal and professional lives.

BitSight

Series A in 2013
BitSight, founded in 2011, is a cyber risk management company that offers a platform designed to help organizations assess and manage information security risk. By applying sophisticated algorithms, BitSight generates daily security ratings that range from 250 to 900, enabling users to evaluate third-party risk, underwrite cyber insurance, benchmark security performance, and conduct due diligence in mergers and acquisitions. The company serves a diverse clientele, including seven of the top ten cyber insurers, 20% of Fortune 500 companies, and three of the top five investment banks, making its Security Ratings technology integral to risk management and business decision-making. With over 1,000 customers and a vast ecosystem of users, BitSight is recognized as the most widely used Security Ratings Service in the industry.

Seedling

Seed Round in 2013
Seedling is a Los Angeles-based manufacturer that specializes in creating art and craft activity kits for children aged 2 to 12. The company focuses on blending modern technologies with traditional materials to facilitate a unique play experience that allows kids to transition smoothly between digital and physical realms. Their product offerings include DIY toys, games, party supplies, and costume materials, aimed at fostering creativity and educational development through hands-on activities. By introducing a new category of products known as reimagined play, Seedling seeks to inspire imaginative and interactive experiences for children.

GemShare

Venture Round in 2013
GemShare is the first service focused on finding and sharing high-quality recommendations with people you know and trust for the services needed to manage busy daily life. GemShare for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch is the easiest and most dependable way to ask for and store the "best" local services - or "gems" - shared among one's own trusted friends and networks. Founded in 2013 by two busy working moms, GemShare focuses on important daily needs where taste, trust and personal endorsements matter – everything from home improvement services, SAT tutors, and orthopedic surgeons to marriage counselors, music and language instructors, trusted childcare, and much more. Transforming the frequent exchanges that already happen when people ask “Does anyone know a good…?,” GemShare organizes this information and “best of” recommendations in one simple, searchable place. GemShare is based in San Francisco and backed by angel and venture capital investors including Second Avenue Partners, Greylock Partners, Rich Barton, Mika Salmi and Ellen Levy, among others.

UrbanSitter

Series A in 2012
Founded in 2010, UrbanSitter operates a childcare marketplace that connects parents with trusted babysitters and nannies recommended by people within their network. The platform also offers services for pet sitting, housekeeping, tutoring, and senior care. With a focus on convenience and reliability, UrbanSitter enables users to book caregivers at short notice.

MeeGenius

Venture Round in 2012
MeeGenius is an educational technology company that specializes in creating a reading application for various platforms including iPhone, iPad, iTouch, Google TV, Google Chrome Web Store, and the Web. Founded in April 2010 by Wandy Yeap Hoh and David Park, MeeGenius focuses on digitizing children's stories, both classic and new, and enhancing them with features like word highlighting and audio playback to facilitate read-along experiences. The application also offers text and audio personalization tools on certain platforms, aiming to engage young readers more effectively.

1 Mainstream

Venture Round in 2012
1 Mainstream, based in Cupertino, California, is a digital television distribution company that specializes in delivering high-definition video services across various connected devices, including televisions, gaming consoles, tablets, and streaming platforms. The company offers an automated platform that enables content owners to create, distribute, and monetize native applications efficiently. Leading broadcasters and operators utilize 1 Mainstream's services to streamline the processes of content delivery and protection, allowing for rapid deployment of linear and on-demand video content. By simplifying the technical complexities associated with digital distribution, 1 Mainstream aims to enhance the viewing experience for consumers while providing robust solutions for content providers.

Kitchit

Venture Round in 2012
Kitchit is a service that connects local chefs with private households, allowing them to prepare meals in the comfort of clients' homes. By facilitating this unique dining experience, Kitchit aims to enhance social interactions and foster community connections through shared meals. The company's approach goes beyond traditional restaurant dining, emphasizing the personal touch and creativity of private chefs to create memorable culinary experiences for families and friends.

MeeGenius

Venture Round in 2011
MeeGenius is an educational technology company that specializes in creating a reading application for various platforms including iPhone, iPad, iTouch, Google TV, Google Chrome Web Store, and the Web. Founded in April 2010 by Wandy Yeap Hoh and David Park, MeeGenius focuses on digitizing children's stories, both classic and new, and enhancing them with features like word highlighting and audio playback to facilitate read-along experiences. The application also offers text and audio personalization tools on certain platforms, aiming to engage young readers more effectively.

HealthTap

Series A in 2011
HealthTap is a virtual-first healthcare provider that delivers affordable urgent and primary care services to all Americans, regardless of insurance status. The company aims to ensure equitable access to quality physician care across the nation. HealthTap's platform allows users to connect with doctors through various means, including limited texting, video appointments, and urgent care consultations with the next available physician. Additionally, the service offers free responses to health inquiries from a network of volunteer doctors across different specialties, empowering users to select and maintain a long-term primary care physician for their ongoing health needs.

Prism Skylabs

Seed Round in 2011
Prism Skylabs is a cloud-based video intelligence platform that enhances the functionality of standard video cameras, turning them into effective business tools. Utilizing computer vision, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, Prism extracts valuable insights from video data, making the information easily understandable and actionable. The platform is employed by leading companies across 80 countries, helping them to gain a deeper understanding of their operations, manage resources effectively, and drive business growth.

Pobts

Venture Round in 2011
Pobts is an online platform based in Lahore, Pakistan, that facilitates the buying and selling of goods and services. While its primary focus is on the Pakistani market, Pobts also operates in several other countries. The platform is part of a broader network of market-leading trading platforms managed by OLX Group, which aims to simplify the commerce process for users. By providing an accessible marketplace, Pobts contributes to local economies, enabling individuals to engage in trade and connect with others in their communities.

Ditto

Seed Round in 2011
Ditto is a technology company delivering consumer-facing and enterprise software solutions that combine augmented reality, machine learning, and mobile-edge capabilities. It offers an eyewear personalization platform for retailers, brands, and eye care professionals that uses facial data and style preferences to provide precise fit recommendations and realistic virtual try-ons. In addition, Ditto develops an edge-native mobile database and connectivity platform that maintains operations across varying network conditions, enabling real-time data synchronization through peer-to-peer and mesh networks without relying on cloud services. The platform targets industries such as point-of-sale, aviation, industrial operations, and restaurants to improve operational resilience. By combining AR-based shopping experiences with resilient edge computing, Ditto helps retailers and other enterprises deliver personalized customer experiences and maintain mission-critical systems online where connectivity is limited or unreliable.

MeeGenius

Venture Round in 2011
MeeGenius is an educational technology company that specializes in creating a reading application for various platforms including iPhone, iPad, iTouch, Google TV, Google Chrome Web Store, and the Web. Founded in April 2010 by Wandy Yeap Hoh and David Park, MeeGenius focuses on digitizing children's stories, both classic and new, and enhancing them with features like word highlighting and audio playback to facilitate read-along experiences. The application also offers text and audio personalization tools on certain platforms, aiming to engage young readers more effectively.

MeeGenius

Venture Round in 2011
MeeGenius is an educational technology company that specializes in creating a reading application for various platforms including iPhone, iPad, iTouch, Google TV, Google Chrome Web Store, and the Web. Founded in April 2010 by Wandy Yeap Hoh and David Park, MeeGenius focuses on digitizing children's stories, both classic and new, and enhancing them with features like word highlighting and audio playback to facilitate read-along experiences. The application also offers text and audio personalization tools on certain platforms, aiming to engage young readers more effectively.

HealthTap

Seed Round in 2011
HealthTap is a virtual-first healthcare provider that delivers affordable urgent and primary care services to all Americans, regardless of insurance status. The company aims to ensure equitable access to quality physician care across the nation. HealthTap's platform allows users to connect with doctors through various means, including limited texting, video appointments, and urgent care consultations with the next available physician. Additionally, the service offers free responses to health inquiries from a network of volunteer doctors across different specialties, empowering users to select and maintain a long-term primary care physician for their ongoing health needs.

TrustedID

Series A in 2005
TrustedID, Inc. is a company based in Palo Alto, California, that specializes in proactive identity protection solutions for corporations, organizations, and government agencies. Founded in 2005, it offers products designed to detect and prevent identity theft, including IDEssentials, a comprehensive protection system, and IDFreeze, which helps users control access to their credit reports. TrustedID also provides CreditLock, ensuring that users' credit information is safeguarded from unauthorized access, and Threat Score, a service that assesses a user's risk level of identity theft. Additionally, it offers data breach response services to assist victims affected by breaches. The company's products are available through financial institutions, consumer brands, and directly via its website. In 2011, TrustedID expanded its capabilities by acquiring Unsubscribe.com and Reppler.com.
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