Refiners I

Refiners I is a venture capital fund managed by The Refiners, an accelerator established in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California. The fund primarily focuses on investing in pre-seed and seed-stage startups across both business-to-consumer and business-to-business sectors. Recognizing the unique challenges faced by international entrepreneurs, The Refiners offers a specialized three-month program that provides funding, networking, and mentorship opportunities within the dynamic environment of Silicon Valley. The goal is to equip startups with the essential tools and expertise needed to expand their vision and scale globally, ensuring they receive comprehensive support tailored to their specific needs.

Carlos Diaz

Co-Founder and General Partner

Past deals in Social Network

Gabsee

Seed Round in 2017
Gabsee is a mobile application company that enables users to create and interact with personalized avatars in augmented reality. Founded in 2016 and based in Paris, France, Gabsee allows individuals to express themselves through highly customizable 3D avatars that can be animated and placed in real-world environments using a smartphone camera. The platform fosters social interaction by enabling users to engage in immersive games with friends, enhancing the experience of community and adventure through technology.

Jogabo

Seed Round in 2017
Jogabo, Inc. is a mobile application developer focused on soccer enthusiasts. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, California, the app is available on both Android and iOS platforms. It enables users to discover, organize, and join soccer games globally. The application features tools for tracking personal game statistics and performance, allowing players to analyze their playing habits. Users can also invite friends or strangers to games, share their soccer experiences and achievements, and connect with others in the soccer community. Additionally, Jogabo provides functionality to organize local games and find players to participate, enhancing the overall soccer experience for its users.

Witty

Angel Round in 2016
Witty Inc. operates an online network designed to enhance the entrepreneurial ecosystem by connecting entrepreneurs globally. Its platform serves as a social media outlet where ideas, projects, and startups are showcased, facilitating connections among entrepreneurs, engineers, designers, product enthusiasts, and students. By providing a space for collaboration and networking, Witty Inc. aims to support and scale the efforts of individuals and teams in the entrepreneurial community.

BluPods

Seed Round in 2016
BluPods, Inc. is a messaging platform designed to enhance parent engagement within schools and the broader educational ecosystem. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Corte Madera, California, the company offers a mobile application that facilitates the creation and distribution of relevant content for school communities. This platform allows youth sports coaches to share results, collect fees, and communicate location changes, while enabling teachers to gather survey responses, organize class events, and request volunteers. By integrating with school district systems, BluPods leverages data to provide "Integrated Actionable Messaging for Families," which streamlines communications related to activities such as field trips, parent-teacher conferences, and volunteering. The platform aims to save educators time and improve engagement metrics, including response rates and volunteer support.
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