Ready Set Jet
Seed Round in 2021
Ready Set Jet is a mission-driven global luxury beauty and lifestyle brand designed for the on-the-go generation. The company focuses on beauty and travel as means to promote global change, emphasizing empowerment for women. Ready Set Jet manufactures a range of cruelty-free, recyclable beauty products that cater to all skin tones. Their product lineup includes cleansers, glowing scrubs, hydrating balms, and primers, all aimed at simplifying the beauty routine for users. Through its innovative offerings, Ready Set Jet strives to create universally appealing solutions that resonate with a diverse audience.
Terra Kaffe
Seed Round in 2020
Terra Kaffe Inc. is a manufacturer based in New York, specializing in fully automatic bean-to-cup espresso machines. Founded in 2018, the company focuses on enhancing the home coffee experience by providing user-friendly machines that enable customers to easily brew barista-quality espresso and coffee beverages at home. In addition to its espresso machines, Terra Kaffe offers a coffee bean subscription service, ensuring users have a consistent supply of high-quality coffee. By selling directly to consumers, the company aims to deliver an innovative design, a unique customer experience, and affordable pricing, all while maintaining a socially conscious approach to its products.
Salesbeat
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Salesbeat is a London-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in providing services to the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector. The company has developed an AI-driven platform designed to enhance sales productivity by modeling consumer behavior through various micro and macro factors. This platform offers predictive recommendations for optimal stock levels, allowing FMCG sales personnel to minimize lost sales due to out-of-stock situations. By connecting these sales professionals with freelancers, Salesbeat enables its clients to effectively expand their distribution footprint across supermarkets, distributors, and wholesalers.
Vantage Point
Seed Round in 2020
Vantage Point is a company based in Denver, Colorado, that specializes in developing immersive employee training programs utilizing virtual reality (VR) technology. Founded in 2017, Vantage Point focuses on enterprise training in critical areas such as diversity, equity, inclusion, and workplace anti-sexual harassment. The company aims to transform traditional learning experiences by fostering empathy and personal growth through its VR platform. Its services cater to a diverse range of sectors, including technology, consumer goods, consulting, education, and recruitment. Vantage Point is led by female and black founders and is committed to enhancing soft skills and emotional intelligence in the workforce, ultimately enabling individuals to reach their full potential in their professional environments.
StoryFile
Seed Round in 2020
StoryFile is a technology company focused on transforming storytelling through an innovative conversational video interactive platform. By utilizing advanced AI and voice-activated technology, StoryFile enables individuals to preserve and share their personal narratives, creating a unique legacy capture system that facilitates authentic interactions. Users can engage in lifelike conversations with recorded stories, allowing for meaningful exchanges across generations. The platform serves various purposes, from family history to education, and is designed to foster deeper connections among users. StoryFile provides a warm studio environment for interviewees to share their life experiences, ensuring that their stories are told in an intimate and personal manner. The company aims to empower individuals to pass on their values, lessons, and memories, thereby enriching the storytelling experience and connecting the past with the present in a sustainable way.
Sanguina
Seed Round in 2020
Sanguina is a medical device and wellness tool company that specializes in innovative point-of-care diagnostics. It is currently focused on launching its first product, AnemoCheck Mobile, which is a groundbreaking smartphone application designed for the non-invasive tracking of hemoglobin levels. This app eliminates the need for painful blood draws by utilizing a color-based testing method, primarily aimed at screening for anemia. Sanguina's technology enables users to easily and effectively monitor their hemoglobin levels, enhancing accessibility to important health information.
Terra Kaffe
Seed Round in 2019
Terra Kaffe Inc. is a manufacturer based in New York, specializing in fully automatic bean-to-cup espresso machines. Founded in 2018, the company focuses on enhancing the home coffee experience by providing user-friendly machines that enable customers to easily brew barista-quality espresso and coffee beverages at home. In addition to its espresso machines, Terra Kaffe offers a coffee bean subscription service, ensuring users have a consistent supply of high-quality coffee. By selling directly to consumers, the company aims to deliver an innovative design, a unique customer experience, and affordable pricing, all while maintaining a socially conscious approach to its products.
SIMULATE, INC. is a biotechnology company that specializes in producing and distributing plant-based chicken nuggets. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York City, the company utilizes advanced texturized pea protein technology to create products that are cholesterol-free, high in protein, and low in calories. SIMULATE aims to provide consumers with a tasty and crunchy alternative to traditional animal-based nuggets, contributing to a sustainable nutrition transition. The company also offers home delivery services for its products, enhancing accessibility for customers. Originally known as Nuggs Labs, INC., it rebranded to SIMULATE, INC. in June 2020.
Stojo is a lifestyle brand that specializes in collapsible and portable products aimed at promoting reusability and reducing environmental impact. The company manufactures leak-proof coffee cups and bottles made from food-grade silicone, ensuring safety for liquid food items. Stojo's innovative designs allow for compact storage, making it convenient for users to carry their beverages without relying on disposable alternatives. By providing practical and eco-friendly solutions, Stojo encourages positive reusability habits among consumers.