Mercy BioAnalytics
Funding Round in 2021
Mercy BioAnalytics is a biotechnology company based in Natick, Massachusetts, founded in 2018 by Paul Blavin and Joseph Sedlak. The company focuses on improving cancer outcomes through early detection by utilizing a novel liquid biopsy assay platform. This platform analyzes tumor-derived extracellular vesicles (EVs), which are abundant in blood and provide critical information about their parent cells. By leveraging these EVs, Mercy BioAnalytics aims to enable the detection of various types of cancer at its earliest stages, ultimately striving to enhance patient outcomes and save lives.
Mistro Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that operates a platform designed to help employers offer tailored benefits and perks to remote teams. Founded in 2019, Mistro enables employers to provide a range of offerings, including health insurance, co-working spaces, development classes, food, and IT equipment, all facilitated through the Mistro Credit Card. The platform aims to enhance employee satisfaction and engagement by allowing each remote worker to access a unique benefits plan that meets their individual needs.
RadSwan
Seed Round in 2019
RadSwan is a consumer goods company based in Brooklyn, New York, that specializes in fashion and beauty products tailored for black women. Founded in 2019, the company focuses on hair care and protective styling needs, offering a range of synthetic hair extensions, wigs, and accessories. RadSwan aims to provide women with versatile hairstyle options while minimizing the need to manipulate their natural hair. With a commitment to social consciousness, RadSwan caters to digitally savvy and time-conscious customers, ensuring they have access to high-quality products that meet their styling requirements.
128 Technology
Series D in 2019
128 Technology, Inc. is a software-based networking company that specializes in providing innovative routing solutions for various sectors, including enterprises, service providers, and government agencies. Its flagship product, the 128T Networking Platform, employs secure vector routing to streamline network architectures, allowing for the efficient delivery of applications and services across diverse environments, such as cloud, SD-WAN, and IoT. This platform enhances network management by teaching routers to understand the specific requirements of applications, enabling a dynamic and service-centric approach to networking. Additionally, 128 Technology's solutions offer robust network security and insights, facilitating better performance and cost-efficiency. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, the company also maintains offices in Berlin and Tokyo.
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 San Francisco-based company that operates the MediLedger Network, a blockchain-based platform that facilitates trust and automation in the supply chain, particularly within the life sciences industry. The platform addresses various challenges such as anti-counterfeiting, confidential chain of custody, contract management, and regulatory compliance traceability. Chronicled's solutions include revenue management tools that automate transactions between pharmaceutical manufacturers, distributors, and group purchasing organizations, thereby enhancing pricing accuracy and reducing manual processing. The company develops a decentralized operating system for supply chains, simplifying the deployment of decentralized networks across multiple sectors, including pharmaceuticals, precious metals, and agriculture. Founded in 2014, Chronicled aims to create a secure and trusted environment that supports efficient and automated supply chain operations.
Qordoba, Inc. is a software company that offers a Strings Intelligence Platform designed to help organizations manage and standardize content across various applications, websites, and marketing materials. Utilizing machine learning, Qordoba's platform provides tools for localization and content management, enabling consistent voice and terminology across diverse content types, such as communications, technical documentation, and marketing materials. Its AI-based writing assistant assists users in maintaining clarity and uniformity in their messaging. The platform features integration capabilities for software development and product marketing teams, allowing them to streamline content creation and localization processes. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Qordoba serves prominent clients, including Intuit, Twitter, and Visa, among others.
Vorstella
Seed Round in 2017
Vorstella is an AI-driven platform designed to enhance the stability and performance of data systems for businesses. By forecasting potential issues and diagnosing the root causes of outages, Vorstella assists engineers in navigating complex remediation processes. The platform focuses on large-scale, real-time application architecture and development, addressing scalability challenges and improving customer interactions. It enables organizations to reduce costs associated with outdated infrastructure, facilitate cloud migration, and adapt to evolving demands. By collaborating with existing teams, Vorstella allows users to shift their focus from day-to-day operational stresses to strategic system design and innovation.
ScribbleChat
Venture Round in 2017
ScribbleChat is a mobile messaging application.
Ellevest, Inc. is an investment management firm founded in 2014 and based in New York City, focusing primarily on providing financial services to women. The firm manages customized client portfolios across various asset classes globally, employing fundamental analysis and a top-down approach in its investment strategy. Ellevest has developed a digital investment platform that offers a personalized experience, utilizing proprietary algorithms tailored to women's financial needs, including salary peaks and goal-specific portfolios. This platform aims to empower female investors by helping them take control of their investments and achieve their financial goals through a user-friendly interface and thoughtful portfolio construction.
128 Technology
Series C in 2017
128 Technology, Inc. is a software-based networking company that specializes in providing innovative routing solutions for various sectors, including enterprises, service providers, and government agencies. Its flagship product, the 128T Networking Platform, employs secure vector routing to streamline network architectures, allowing for the efficient delivery of applications and services across diverse environments, such as cloud, SD-WAN, and IoT. This platform enhances network management by teaching routers to understand the specific requirements of applications, enabling a dynamic and service-centric approach to networking. Additionally, 128 Technology's solutions offer robust network security and insights, facilitating better performance and cost-efficiency. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, the company also maintains offices in Berlin and Tokyo.
Sarah Flint
Venture Round in 2016
Sarah Flint, Inc. is a luxury brand based in New York that designs and manufactures high-quality footwear for women. Founded in 2013, the company specializes in a variety of shoe styles, including flats, sandals, pumps, and boots. Sarah Flint's products are crafted with a focus on fit and function, ensuring that women can navigate their busy lives with grace and confidence. The shoes are hand-crafted by Italian artisans in Northern Italy, reflecting the brand's commitment to quality and attention to detail. Sarah Flint sells its footwear through various retailers in the United States and internationally, as well as through its online store.
Owlet Baby Care
Series B in 2016
Owlet Baby Care Inc. specializes in developing and manufacturing innovative monitoring solutions for infants, focusing on providing parents with real-time insights into their child's health. Founded in 2012 and based in Lehi, Utah, the company offers a range of products, including the Owlet Smart Sock, which tracks an infant's heart rate and oxygen levels while sleeping, alerting parents to any concerns. Additionally, the Owlet Cam allows parents to monitor their baby through their smartphones with high-definition clarity. The Owlet Monitor Duo combines the functionalities of the Smart Sock and the Cam for comprehensive monitoring. The company also provides the Owlet Dream Lab, an interactive program aimed at helping parents establish healthy sleep habits for their infants. Owlet's products are available for purchase online, ensuring accessibility for parents seeking peace of mind regarding their child's well-being.
Aqueduct Critical Care
Series A in 2016
Aqueduct Critical Care, founded in 2013 and based in Bothell, Washington, focuses on developing medical devices aimed at improving the management of inter-cranial pressure (ICP) in patients with neurological diseases related to cerebral spinal fluid. The company's innovative devices utilize gravity-based drainage systems to automate the regulation of ICP, reducing the need for constant manual monitoring and adjustments. This advancement not only enhances patient mobility but also allows hospital staff to conduct necessary tests and physical therapy with minimal intervention, thereby optimizing care and reducing the demands on nursing resources.
The RealReal
Series E in 2016
The RealReal operates as the largest online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury goods, specializing in various categories such as fashion for women, men, and children, as well as jewelry, watches, home items, and art. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company boasts over 37 million members and has sold nearly 40 million items through its platform. The RealReal employs a rigorous authentication process managed by in-house experts, including gemologists and horologists, ensuring the reliability of its offerings. As a sustainable business, it promotes the circular economy by giving new life to luxury items from numerous brands. The company simplifies the selling process for consignors with services such as virtual appointments, in-home pickups, and direct shipping, while managing all aspects of the transaction, from pricing and listing to shipping and customer service. In 2023, The RealReal generated significant gross merchandise volume, capitalizing on a market previously underserved by traditional retail outlets.
Informed, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, established in 2016. It operates a platform designed to facilitate the connection between buyers and sellers of pre-owned cars while also providing services that enhance the digital transformation of banks. The company offers a robotic process automation solution that performs essential verification tasks, including income, identity, residence, and insurance verifications. This automation helps banks minimize manual costs related to document reviews, mitigate fraud, reduce bias, and decrease errors during loan origination and account opening processes. Additionally, Informed's consumer auto financing platform features a digital assistant that gathers necessary documents from borrowers and employs machine learning and optical character recognition to streamline and automate the loan origination process for auto lenders.
Rocksbox, Inc. is a membership-based jewelry styling service based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2012. The company offers a subscription platform that allows women to shop, rent, and swap designer jewelry. Members receive a curated selection of jewelry pieces on loan, with the flexibility to purchase or exchange items at any time. Rocksbox aims to transform the jewelry shopping experience by leveraging technology and data to provide products that resonate with its customers. The service focuses on making high-quality, designer jewelry accessible and allows users to discover new styles while enjoying the benefits of a rental model.
GridGain Systems specializes in providing an in-memory computing platform that enhances real-time data access and processing capabilities. Built on Apache Ignite, GridGain's solutions cater to various sectors, including finance, e-commerce, healthcare, and telecommunications, with notable clients such as ING, Sberbank, and Huawei. The platform offers significant speed and scalability for both legacy and new applications, allowing deployment on distributed clusters of commodity servers without requiring the replacement of existing databases. It can function as a bridge between application and data layers or as an in-memory transactional SQL database. GridGain is recognized for its ability to handle high-volume ACID transactions, real-time analytics, and web-scale applications, making it a comprehensive solution for organizations seeking to optimize their data management and processing capabilities.
Hobnob
Venture Round in 2016
Hobnob Inc. is a mobile application company that specializes in event invitation and communication services. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Haiku, Hawaii, Hobnob allows users to create and send photo-based designer invitations for various events, such as dinner parties, birthdays, weddings, and concerts. The application streamlines the process of organizing gatherings by enabling users to design invitations quickly and send them via text message or email. Additionally, invitees can easily respond through an RSVP system, enhancing the overall event planning experience. Hobnob emphasizes fostering real-world connections and community engagement, making it a valuable tool for celebrating life's milestones and organizing social gatherings.
Tentrr, Inc. is an online platform established in 2015, based in New York, that connects private landowners with campers seeking unique outdoor experiences. The platform offers over 1,000 ready-to-go campsites across 44 states, facilitating the booking process for both campers and landowners. By providing a streamlined marketplace, Tentrr enables landowners to share their land while creating additional income streams and supporting local economies. The platform not only boosts tourism but also promotes conservation of natural lands. Reservations can be made directly on Tentrr's website or through various popular travel sites, enhancing accessibility for users looking to explore the outdoors.
128 Technology
Series B in 2015
128 Technology, Inc. is a software-based networking company that specializes in providing innovative routing solutions for various sectors, including enterprises, service providers, and government agencies. Its flagship product, the 128T Networking Platform, employs secure vector routing to streamline network architectures, allowing for the efficient delivery of applications and services across diverse environments, such as cloud, SD-WAN, and IoT. This platform enhances network management by teaching routers to understand the specific requirements of applications, enabling a dynamic and service-centric approach to networking. Additionally, 128 Technology's solutions offer robust network security and insights, facilitating better performance and cost-efficiency. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, the company also maintains offices in Berlin and Tokyo.
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, 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, founded in 2013 by Sarah Tappon and Saul Griffith, specializes in digital desktop manufacturing, providing hardware and software solutions for rapid prototyping. The company's flagship product, the Bantam Tools Desktop CNC Milling Machine, allows users to create precise 2D and 3D objects from materials such as wood, metal, and plastic using digital designs. This accessible technology empowers electrical and mechanical design engineers, as well as educators, to efficiently develop prototypes and models, facilitating innovation in engineering and design projects. With its headquarters in San Francisco, California, Bantam Tools aims to transform the prototyping process by making it more accessible and streamlined for a wide range of users.
UniKey Technologies
Series A in 2015
UniKey Technologies, Inc. is a company that specializes in access control solutions, offering a platform that transforms smartphones into universal electronic keys. Founded in 2010 and based in Winter Park, Florida, the company provides a smart lock system that includes touch-to-open technology, allowing users to unlock doors without removing their smartphones from pockets or purses. UniKey's platform features advanced intelligence that determines whether an authorized user is present before granting access, enhancing security and preventing unauthorized entry. The company collaborates with lock manufacturers, including Kwikset and Weiser, to develop integrated smart lock solutions like Kevo. Additionally, UniKey offers a cloud-based lock management system tailored for multifamily properties and commercial businesses, which simplifies key management and access control across various applications, including residential, hospitality, and automotive sectors.
The RealReal
Series D in 2015
The RealReal operates as the largest online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury goods, specializing in various categories such as fashion for women, men, and children, as well as jewelry, watches, home items, and art. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company boasts over 37 million members and has sold nearly 40 million items through its platform. The RealReal employs a rigorous authentication process managed by in-house experts, including gemologists and horologists, ensuring the reliability of its offerings. As a sustainable business, it promotes the circular economy by giving new life to luxury items from numerous brands. The company simplifies the selling process for consignors with services such as virtual appointments, in-home pickups, and direct shipping, while managing all aspects of the transaction, from pricing and listing to shipping and customer service. In 2023, The RealReal generated significant gross merchandise volume, capitalizing on a market previously underserved by traditional retail outlets.
GoldieBlox
Venture Round in 2015
GoldieBlox, Inc. is a toy manufacturer that focuses on empowering young girls by enhancing their building and spatial skills. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers a range of products including toys, books, apps, and videos that integrate storytelling with STEM principles. These products are designed to inspire confidence in girls and encourage them to explore their potential in fields traditionally dominated by males. GoldieBlox's offerings are available online and in stores across the United States and Canada, as well as through international distributors in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Australia. By tapping into girls' strong verbal skills, GoldieBlox aims to level the playing field and foster a new generation of female engineers and innovators.
BrightPoint Security
Venture Round in 2015
BrightPoint Security specializes in providing a cyberthreat intelligence platform designed to assist security and fraud prevention teams in effectively managing the vast amounts of information they encounter daily. The platform automates the collection, analysis, correlation, and sharing of both current and emerging cyber threats and fraud intelligence, thereby enhancing operational efficiency. By correlating external and internal threat data with network infrastructure information, BrightPoint Security enables organizations to quickly identify potential breaches and facilitates a swift incident response. The platform prioritizes data security, ensuring that all proprietary information remains within the user's controlled environment and is shared only through secure channels. This approach allows organizations to maintain control over their data while benefiting from early warnings of cyber threats and fraud intelligence. Ultimately, BrightPoint Security helps reduce the time required for threat discovery and remediation, thereby minimizing overall risk to cyber threats.
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, Inc. is a social networking platform based in San Francisco that facilitates local conversations among residents. Founded in 2007, the company aims to foster connections within neighborhoods by allowing users to share recommendations, news updates, and resources while also promoting local businesses and services. Nextdoor enhances community engagement by offering features like the Help Map, which enables neighbors to offer assistance to those in need, particularly during crises such as the Covid-19 pandemic. With a presence in multiple countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and several European nations, Nextdoor seeks to create a sense of belonging and support among neighbors, emphasizing the importance of community in people's lives.
Bantam Tools
Venture Round in 2015
Bantam Tools, founded in 2013 by Sarah Tappon and Saul Griffith, specializes in digital desktop manufacturing, providing hardware and software solutions for rapid prototyping. The company's flagship product, the Bantam Tools Desktop CNC Milling Machine, allows users to create precise 2D and 3D objects from materials such as wood, metal, and plastic using digital designs. This accessible technology empowers electrical and mechanical design engineers, as well as educators, to efficiently develop prototypes and models, facilitating innovation in engineering and design projects. With its headquarters in San Francisco, California, Bantam Tools aims to transform the prototyping process by making it more accessible and streamlined for a wide range of users.
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 routing solutions for various sectors, including enterprises, service providers, and government agencies. Its flagship product, the 128T Networking Platform, employs secure vector routing to streamline network architectures, allowing for the efficient delivery of applications and services across diverse environments, such as cloud, SD-WAN, and IoT. This platform enhances network management by teaching routers to understand the specific requirements of applications, enabling a dynamic and service-centric approach to networking. Additionally, 128 Technology's solutions offer robust network security and insights, facilitating better performance and cost-efficiency. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, the company also maintains offices in Berlin and Tokyo.
GoldieBlox
Venture Round in 2014
GoldieBlox, Inc. is a toy manufacturer that focuses on empowering young girls by enhancing their building and spatial skills. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers a range of products including toys, books, apps, and videos that integrate storytelling with STEM principles. These products are designed to inspire confidence in girls and encourage them to explore their potential in fields traditionally dominated by males. GoldieBlox's offerings are available online and in stores across the United States and Canada, as well as through international distributors in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Australia. By tapping into girls' strong verbal skills, GoldieBlox aims to level the playing field and foster a new generation of female engineers and innovators.
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 imagines the future of play and brings it to life by uniting modern, scalable technologies and classic materials. Itsr products enable kids 2 to 12 to seamlessly move between the digital and physical worlds they play in, creating a new category of products called reimagined play.
Hashed
Venture Round in 2014
Hashed is a United States-based company that specializes in smart search solutions for social media, primarily focusing on Instagram. Founded in October 2014 by Agatha Precourt and Wendy Grad, Hashed offers an application that allows users to find and follow content through hashtags. The platform also provides notifications to its users about topics of interest, enhancing their social media experience by keeping them informed about relevant content.
Handwriting.io
Venture Round in 2014
Handwriting.io is a technology company that offers a platform for digital handwriting, allowing businesses to integrate personalized handwritten messages into their mobile apps, desktop applications, and websites. By creating digital versions of handwriting, the company enables users to send printed notes or personalized emails that enhance communication and strengthen brand identity. This platform not only helps businesses increase sales but also fosters more authentic interactions with customers, employees, and the media. Additionally, Handwriting.io provides a messaging solution that allows for customized, animated messages featuring unique handwriting styles and effects, transforming the chat experience with real 3D handwriting.
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
Hint Inc. is a company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in producing and selling fruit-infused flavored water and personal care items. Established in 2005, Hint offers a variety of flavored waters, including options such as watermelon, blackberry, cucumber, pear, and lime, all designed to provide a natural and refreshing alternative to sugary beverages. The company also produces personal care products, including deodorants and sunscreens. Hint distributes its products through various channels, including specialty markets, grocery stores, spas, hotels, and its online platform, making it accessible to a broad consumer base. The emphasis on unsweetened, essence-infused water aims to encourage healthier hydration choices among consumers.
SupportPay
Seed Round in 2014
Ittavi, Inc was the original creator of SupportPay, a payment platform designed to assist single, divorced, separated, and blended families in managing their financial relationships. The platform enabled users to track child support payments and share expenses directly between parents, facilitating the management of financial obligations. Features included expense tracking, receipt storage, and payment processing. However, Ittavi, Inc was liquidated in early 2018 and no longer exists. The assets and operations of SupportPay were subsequently acquired by Smart Family Tech, Inc, which now oversees the platform and its services.
Bantam Tools
Series A in 2014
Bantam Tools, founded in 2013 by Sarah Tappon and Saul Griffith, specializes in digital desktop manufacturing, providing hardware and software solutions for rapid prototyping. The company's flagship product, the Bantam Tools Desktop CNC Milling Machine, allows users to create precise 2D and 3D objects from materials such as wood, metal, and plastic using digital designs. This accessible technology empowers electrical and mechanical design engineers, as well as educators, to efficiently develop prototypes and models, facilitating innovation in engineering and design projects. With its headquarters in San Francisco, California, Bantam Tools aims to transform the prototyping process by making it more accessible and streamlined for a wide range of users.
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, Inc. is a membership-based jewelry styling service based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2012. The company offers a subscription platform that allows women to shop, rent, and swap designer jewelry. Members receive a curated selection of jewelry pieces on loan, with the flexibility to purchase or exchange items at any time. Rocksbox aims to transform the jewelry shopping experience by leveraging technology and data to provide products that resonate with its customers. The service focuses on making high-quality, designer jewelry accessible and allows users to discover new styles while enjoying the benefits of a rental model.
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, 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 imagines the future of play and brings it to life by uniting modern, scalable technologies and classic materials. Itsr products enable kids 2 to 12 to seamlessly move between the digital and physical worlds they play in, creating a new category of products called reimagined play.
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
UrbanSitter, Inc. is a childcare marketplace that connects parents with babysitters and nannies through shared connections. Founded in 2010 and based in San Francisco, the company operates in major cities including New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, Seattle, Washington D.C., Boston, Denver, and San Diego. UrbanSitter offers an app and website that simplifies the process of finding, booking, and paying for trusted care across various needs, including child care, senior care, pet sitting, and household services. By leveraging a parent's personal network, UrbanSitter helps families find caregivers recommended by friends, co-workers, and local parents, ensuring a level of trust and reliability. The platform is particularly useful for last-minute childcare needs, boasting average response times of under three minutes. By addressing the challenges of securing reliable care, UrbanSitter provides families with essential support in their daily lives.
MeeGenius
Venture Round in 2012
MeeGenius is a reading application designed for children, available on various platforms including iPhone, iPad, iTouch, Google TV, and the Web. Founded in April 2010 by Wandy Yeap Hoh and David Park, the application offers a comprehensive library of licensed and original e-books, featuring both classic and contemporary children's stories. MeeGenius enhances the reading experience with technology by incorporating features such as word highlighting and audio playback, which facilitate read-along sessions. Additionally, the platform includes personalization tools that engage young readers and help foster a love for reading. Through its innovative approach, MeeGenius aims to captivate children's imaginations and support their literacy development.
1 Mainstream
Venture Round in 2012
1 Mainstream, based in Cupertino, California, operates a digital TV distribution platform that enables the rapid deployment of HD video services across various connected devices, including televisions, gaming consoles, tablets, and desktop systems. The company offers an automated solution that assists broadcasters and content owners in creating, distributing, and monetizing native applications efficiently. Featured clients, such as major broadcasters, utilize 1 Mainstream's platform for seamless content delivery, protection, and monetization of both linear and on-demand content. By leveraging cloud technology, 1 Mainstream streamlines the process of app creation and content management, making it easier for media companies to reach their audiences.
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 a reading application designed for children, available on various platforms including iPhone, iPad, iTouch, Google TV, and the Web. Founded in April 2010 by Wandy Yeap Hoh and David Park, the application offers a comprehensive library of licensed and original e-books, featuring both classic and contemporary children's stories. MeeGenius enhances the reading experience with technology by incorporating features such as word highlighting and audio playback, which facilitate read-along sessions. Additionally, the platform includes personalization tools that engage young readers and help foster a love for reading. Through its innovative approach, MeeGenius aims to captivate children's imaginations and support their literacy development.
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 Technologies, Inc., established in 2011 and headquartered in Oakland, California, specializes in two distinct yet complementary business areas. Primarily, it offers an innovative eyewear recommendation and virtual try-on technology platform for retailers, brands, and eye care professionals worldwide. This platform uses advanced facial mapping and machine learning algorithms to provide personalized, precise, and vividly realistic recommendations based on each customer's unique facial features and style preferences. Additionally, Ditto develops resilient edge device connectivity solutions, including an edge-native, mobile database that enables real-time data synchronization between devices through peer-to-peer and mesh networking, even in challenging network conditions. This technology caters to various industries, enhancing operational efficiency and reliability by reducing reliance on cloud-based services.
MeeGenius
Venture Round in 2011
MeeGenius is a reading application designed for children, available on various platforms including iPhone, iPad, iTouch, Google TV, and the Web. Founded in April 2010 by Wandy Yeap Hoh and David Park, the application offers a comprehensive library of licensed and original e-books, featuring both classic and contemporary children's stories. MeeGenius enhances the reading experience with technology by incorporating features such as word highlighting and audio playback, which facilitate read-along sessions. Additionally, the platform includes personalization tools that engage young readers and help foster a love for reading. Through its innovative approach, MeeGenius aims to captivate children's imaginations and support their literacy development.
MeeGenius
Venture Round in 2011
MeeGenius is a reading application designed for children, available on various platforms including iPhone, iPad, iTouch, Google TV, and the Web. Founded in April 2010 by Wandy Yeap Hoh and David Park, the application offers a comprehensive library of licensed and original e-books, featuring both classic and contemporary children's stories. MeeGenius enhances the reading experience with technology by incorporating features such as word highlighting and audio playback, which facilitate read-along sessions. Additionally, the platform includes personalization tools that engage young readers and help foster a love for reading. Through its innovative approach, MeeGenius aims to captivate children's imaginations and support their literacy development.
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.