OpenTug
Venture Round in 2025
OpenTug is a centralized marketplace designed to streamline the marine and terminal booking process for bulk and breakbulk transportation. The platform connects shipping customers with service providers, enhancing accessibility within the marine service industry. OpenTug utilizes online booking, tracking, and marketing tools, alongside automated quoting and position reporting systems, to facilitate efficient interactions between shippers and operators. By matching cargo to available space on marine assets, the company aims to minimize losses and improve operational efficiency for its users.
Millie is an innovative maternity clinic designed to enhance the healthcare experience for expectant and new mothers. Founded by individuals with personal and professional experience in maternity care, the clinic offers a comprehensive range of services to support women throughout their maternal journey. Millie's platform includes remote health monitoring, home postpartum visits, and access to a dedicated application for parenthood support. Additionally, the clinic provides one-on-one doula coaching, ensuring that patients receive extensive care, expert guidance, and continuous support during and after pregnancy. Millie's focus on improving clinical outcomes and streamlining the healthcare experience distinguishes it in the maternity care sector.
Roon is a health platform founded in 2021 by Arun Ranganathan in New York, United States. The company aims to provide medically vetted and empathic information to patients dealing with complex health conditions, particularly glioblastoma. Roon serves as a supportive online space where individuals can navigate their health challenges and connect with others facing similar journeys. The interdisciplinary team behind Roon includes doctors, patients, caregivers, designers, engineers, content producers, and product managers, all dedicated to enhancing the experience of patients by facilitating access to relevant resources and community support.
Portcast is a technology company offering real-time tracking and predictive analytics for global transportation. It operates a route-based Software as a Service (SaaS) platform, providing customers with web interface access and API integration capabilities. Portcast's platform combines historical data with real-world uncertainties, employing machine learning models to identify patterns disrupting supply chains and improve demand forecasts. This enables logistics firms to enhance productivity, reduce operational costs, and minimize carbon emissions through optimized supply chain management.
Signol
Venture Round in 2024
Signol is a London-based software startup focused on workforce nudge technology, aimed at enhancing decision-making among captains and crew in the aviation and shipping industries. The company offers a behavior change platform that delivers personalized performance feedback and insights, motivating professionals to adopt practices that lead to reduced fuel consumption and lower CO2 emissions. By leveraging its platform, Signol enables organizations to achieve immediate fuel and carbon savings, thereby promoting both operational efficiency and environmental sustainability. Through its innovative approach, the company addresses the critical need for behavioral change in industries where minor adjustments can yield substantial impact.
Harbor Lab
Series A in 2024
Harbor Lab is a technology company that specializes in providing software solutions for the maritime industry. Its primary product is a cloud-based platform designed to optimize port operations and disbursement processes. This platform aims to enhance operational efficiency by streamlining disbursement account analysis for ship owners, management companies, and charterers.
In-House Health
Seed Round in 2024
In-House Health is an AI-powered technical platform for modern nursing teams.
Trackstar
Seed Round in 2023
Trackstar (YC W23) is a universal API for warehouse management systems ("WMS"). Trackstar builds and maintains integrations across WMS, normalizing the data into a single API. Companies connect once with Trackstar's API to reduce development time, launch new features, automate manual processes, and onboard customers more quickly. Trackstar makes it possible for companies to integrate with and extract data from WMS in minutes, not months.
Tali AI
Seed Round in 2023
Tali AI is a technology company specializing in voice-enabled virtual assistants for healthcare professionals. Their primary product is an assistant that integrates with electronic health records (EHR), allowing physicians to dictate patient notes directly into the system. This platform aims to streamline workflows, reduce manual data entry, and improve overall efficiency within medical practices.
Obviously AI
Venture Round in 2023
Obviously AI, Inc. is a technology company founded in 2018 and based in Berkeley, California, specializing in cloud-based data science solutions. The company develops a platform that allows users to perform complex data analyses and generate predictions by posing natural language questions, without the need for coding expertise. By utilizing data science and machine learning, Obviously AI's platform interprets users' inquiries, retrieves the relevant data, and applies machine learning algorithms to deliver insights and predictions. This innovative approach enables businesses to understand customer behavior, identify target audiences, and enhance their marketing strategies, ultimately facilitating the transition of companies into AI-driven enterprises.
Topline Pro
Series A in 2023
Topline Pro is a digital marketplace that offers home services to businesses, focusing on empowering small home service business owners to transition their operations online. The company provides tools for these businesses to manage and enhance their online presence automatically, helping them grow and optimize their operational efficiency. Topline Pro's platform utilizes artificial intelligence to create and maintain websites, online listings, and social media content, ensuring that businesses are easily discoverable, trusted, and frequently booked by customers.
KickCharge Creative
Venture Round in 2023
KickCharge Creative is a web designing, marketing and advertising agency.
Channel19
Seed Round in 2023
Channel19 is a company that has developed a digital freight aggregation platform designed specifically for small truckers. This platform allows truckers to consolidate freight from various digital broker and load board relationships, enabling them to identify the most profitable loads for their operations. By simplifying the navigation, evaluation, and booking processes within the digital marketplace, Channel19 enhances the efficiency of freight management. Truckers using this platform can potentially increase their revenue by up to 20% and save over $3,000 per truck annually in dispatch costs. Through its innovative approach, Channel19 aims to empower small trucking businesses by providing them with the tools needed to optimize their freight operations.
Bonside
Seed Round in 2023
Bonside is a financial services provider that focuses on connecting brick-and-mortar businesses with funding opportunities. The company has developed a financial platform that facilitates access to a network of investors, enabling businesses to secure direct funding in exchange for a percentage of their revenue. Bonside emphasizes impact over ownership, measuring its success through fundamental business metrics rather than publicity. This approach allows businesses to obtain healthy capital while providing investors with the potential for monthly income.
Secro is an early-stage startup founded in 2021 and based in Wilmington, Delaware, focused on developing a supply chain platform that aims to enhance global trade by eliminating fraud, inefficiencies, and exploitation. The company offers a cloud-based solution that enables organizations to collaborate securely and efficiently manage all aspects of complex cross-border transactions, including negotiation, signing, financing, execution, and auditing. By leveraging advanced technology, Secro's platform is designed to vet customers, protect sensitive data, prevent fraudulent activities, detect suspicious behavior, and ensure confidentiality. Additionally, the company seeks to create opportunities for underprivileged communities that have been marginalized by globalization, promoting end-to-end paperless workflows and streamlined processes such as e-bills of lading and contract management.
Freightify
Series A in 2023
Freightify is a digital freight forwarder that automates rate acquisition, administration, and quote operations. Additionally, it offers track-and-trace services that give freight forwarders instant access to real-time vessel locations and automatic milestones.
Bridge Money
Seed Round in 2022
Bridge Money, Inc. is a financial technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2018. It specializes in developing a mobile banking platform designed to enhance users' financial experience. The platform offers a range of services, including account activation, mobile check deposits, and free access to Automated Teller Machines (ATMs), along with zero overdraft fees. Additionally, Bridge Money provides a secure debit card without associated fees, aiming to simplify banking for its users and facilitate daily financial transactions.
Millie is an innovative maternity clinic designed to enhance the healthcare experience for expectant and new mothers. Founded by individuals with personal and professional experience in maternity care, the clinic offers a comprehensive range of services to support women throughout their maternal journey. Millie's platform includes remote health monitoring, home postpartum visits, and access to a dedicated application for parenthood support. Additionally, the clinic provides one-on-one doula coaching, ensuring that patients receive extensive care, expert guidance, and continuous support during and after pregnancy. Millie's focus on improving clinical outcomes and streamlining the healthcare experience distinguishes it in the maternity care sector.
Roon is a health platform founded in 2021 by Arun Ranganathan in New York, United States. The company aims to provide medically vetted and empathic information to patients dealing with complex health conditions, particularly glioblastoma. Roon serves as a supportive online space where individuals can navigate their health challenges and connect with others facing similar journeys. The interdisciplinary team behind Roon includes doctors, patients, caregivers, designers, engineers, content producers, and product managers, all dedicated to enhancing the experience of patients by facilitating access to relevant resources and community support.
Fabric Health
Seed Round in 2022
Fabric Health is a healthcare services provider that operates within laundromats to enhance family well-being. By leveraging the two hours of downtime that families typically spend doing laundry, the company engages members digitally and offers access to local health care resources. Fabric Health aims to improve health and wellness by meeting families where they are, creating opportunities for health education and support in a familiar setting.
Topline Pro
Seed Round in 2022
Topline Pro is a digital marketplace that offers home services to businesses, focusing on empowering small home service business owners to transition their operations online. The company provides tools for these businesses to manage and enhance their online presence automatically, helping them grow and optimize their operational efficiency. Topline Pro's platform utilizes artificial intelligence to create and maintain websites, online listings, and social media content, ensuring that businesses are easily discoverable, trusted, and frequently booked by customers.
Great Wrap
Series A in 2022
Great Wrap is a manufacturer specializing in compostable cling wraps. Utilizing potato waste as its primary raw material, the company produces stretch wrap that performs similarly to conventional plastic but decomposes completely within six months, leaving no microplastics behind. This eco-friendly product caters to both residential and industrial users seeking sustainable packaging solutions.
Ours is a company focused on premarital counseling services aimed at making couples therapy more accessible and reducing stigma associated with it. The company offers a virtual relationship wellness program that evaluates the quality of relationships and matches couples with therapists. Through a combination of content, guided exercises, and live sessions, Ours provides users with a structured approach to improving their relationships. The goal is to help couples foster healthy and fulfilling connections, equipping them with the tools and support needed for a successful partnership.
Canoa is a company that provides a digital design platform aimed at enhancing the efficiency of the design process for retrofitting and adapting existing buildings. This platform allows designers to create, share, present, and collaborate on design projects seamlessly, facilitating a more streamlined workflow. By enabling clients to visualize the potential of their spaces, Canoa empowers businesses to implement low-carbon office solutions at scale, ultimately reducing costs and minimizing environmental impact. Through its innovative tools, Canoa supports the transformation of commercial spaces into sustainable environments, fostering a collaborative approach from the initial concept to project completion.
ShipsKart
Series A in 2022
ShipsKart is an e-commerce supply chain platform focused on the maritime and offshore sector. It offers a technology-driven solution that simplifies the ordering, approval, and delivery processes for marine products. By leveraging its marine marketplace, ShipsKart enables businesses in the marine industry to efficiently procure essential supplies, ensuring uninterrupted operations. The platform aims to enhance the overall efficiency of marine stores, making it easier for customers to manage their procurement needs.
Nautilus Labs
Series B in 2022
Nautilus Labs Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing analytical solutions for maritime transportation. Founded in 2016 and based in New York, it offers a platform that unifies and analyzes vessel data in real time, enabling operators to make informed business decisions. The platform includes features such as TrueVoyage, which provides continuous monitoring of ship performance and critical reporting values. Nautilus Labs aims to enhance fleet efficiency by applying machine learning to optimize operational performance while reducing fuel consumption. Its solutions are designed to integrate seamlessly with clients' existing workflows and are supported by change management programs to facilitate organizational adoption. The company serves various sectors within the maritime industry, including gas carriers, tankers, container ships, bulk carriers, and roll-on/roll-off vessels.
Tutored by Teachers
Series A in 2022
Tutored by Teachers is an e-learning platform that connects students with certified teachers to provide personalized online education. The company focuses on addressing educational disparities by offering teacher-led virtual learning tailored to the needs of high-need, underserved students. Through its platform, Tutored by Teachers aims to enhance academic outcomes while ensuring that teachers receive fair compensation and opportunities for professional growth within the education sector. By partnering directly with schools, the company seeks to close the achievement gap and promote equity in education, thereby improving access to quality learning experiences for disadvantaged communities.
Yay Lunch
Series A in 2021
Yay Lunch LLC, established in 2017 and headquartered in Charlottesville, Virginia, operates a digital platform that delivers locally sourced, nutritious meals from partner restaurants directly to K-12 schools daily. The company offers customizable dining solutions, allowing parents to order lunches online for their children with ease.
Plentina
Seed Round in 2021
Plentina is a financial technology company founded in 2019 that specializes in creating alternative credit scores and applications to facilitate access to store credit financing for essential purchases, such as food and medicine, in emerging markets. By leveraging machine learning algorithms, Plentina aims to unlock financial services for underserved populations, enabling them to secure microloans and improve their purchasing power. The company's innovative approach addresses the challenges faced by individuals in these markets, helping them to access vital goods and financial resources more easily. Headquartered in its founding location, Plentina is committed to enhancing financial inclusion in regions where traditional credit systems may be inadequate.
Ombre is a company that specializes in microbiome testing, providing a testing kit that combines personalized probiotics with microbiome analysis. The company's offerings include subscription-based customized testing, which delivers science-backed probiotics tailored to individual needs. This approach aims to provide actionable insights for the prevention of chronic diseases such as obesity, cystic fibrosis, and Alzheimer's. By focusing on the root causes of gut health issues, Ombre enables customers to better understand and improve their microbiome, promoting overall wellness.
Misfit Foods
Seed Round in 2021
MistFit Foods is a company that manufactures plant-based diet foods.
Portcast
Seed Round in 2021
Portcast is a technology company offering real-time tracking and predictive analytics for global transportation. It operates a route-based Software as a Service (SaaS) platform, providing customers with web interface access and API integration capabilities. Portcast's platform combines historical data with real-world uncertainties, employing machine learning models to identify patterns disrupting supply chains and improve demand forecasts. This enables logistics firms to enhance productivity, reduce operational costs, and minimize carbon emissions through optimized supply chain management.
Preveta
Convertible Note in 2021
Preveta is a Los Angeles-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in developing a data-driven cancer care coordination platform for healthcare providers. The platform is designed to enhance patient outcomes by equipping patient navigators and clinicians with comprehensive data and insights. By utilizing artificial intelligence and analytical tools, Preveta's platform facilitates revenue-positive care coordination services, enabling healthcare professionals to improve the patient treatment experience. Additionally, the platform allows medical teams to gather deeper insights from patient interactions, ultimately transforming the way cancer care is delivered.
Savvy is a company focused on enhancing the rental experience for both landlords and tenants. It offers a platform that enables landlords to provide cash back rewards to residents for timely rent payments, lease renewals, and participation in community events. This initiative aims to foster tenant satisfaction and retention while simultaneously increasing leasing efficiency for property owners. Additionally, Savvy connects renters with local and online merchants, creating a mutually beneficial ecosystem that drives traffic to neighborhood businesses and offers exposure to brands targeting high-spending individuals. The company envisions a more equitable housing model that benefits over 100 million renters, landlords, and local enterprises.
Increment
Seed Round in 2021
Increment works with manufacturers to upskill their current workforce to reach a full production capacity. It aggregates role information, skills requirements, and pathway options to move to the next role for a worker. It provides real-time training progress trackers for supervisors, training and operations directors, and shop floor workers. The result is a customizable, interactive workforce training tool showing worker training progress, a pipeline of recommendations, and proven ROI of training initiatives.
Obviously AI
Seed Round in 2021
Obviously AI, Inc. is a technology company founded in 2018 and based in Berkeley, California, specializing in cloud-based data science solutions. The company develops a platform that allows users to perform complex data analyses and generate predictions by posing natural language questions, without the need for coding expertise. By utilizing data science and machine learning, Obviously AI's platform interprets users' inquiries, retrieves the relevant data, and applies machine learning algorithms to deliver insights and predictions. This innovative approach enables businesses to understand customer behavior, identify target audiences, and enhance their marketing strategies, ultimately facilitating the transition of companies into AI-driven enterprises.
Topline Pro
Seed Round in 2021
Topline Pro is a digital marketplace that offers home services to businesses, focusing on empowering small home service business owners to transition their operations online. The company provides tools for these businesses to manage and enhance their online presence automatically, helping them grow and optimize their operational efficiency. Topline Pro's platform utilizes artificial intelligence to create and maintain websites, online listings, and social media content, ensuring that businesses are easily discoverable, trusted, and frequently booked by customers.
NIL Club
Seed Round in 2021
YOKE is a technology company that offers a custom software solution tailored for student-athletes, empowering them to enhance their name, image, and likeness earnings while fostering teamwork. The company's platform enables college athletes to engage in entrepreneurial activities and develop their personal brands. By partnering with athletic departments, YOKE provides a comprehensive suite of tools, including custom websites and mobile applications, designed to facilitate connections between fans and their favorite sports figures. This innovative approach not only supports individual athletes in maximizing their earning potential but also encourages collaboration among teammates in the pursuit of business growth.
ProcessLabs.ai
Seed Round in 2021
ProcessLabs Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing software to enhance coordination across multiple engineering teams and tools. Founded in 2019, the company's platform aims to provide organizations with comprehensive visibility into their software development processes, enabling them to identify inefficiencies and improve predictability. By analyzing a company's digital footprint, ProcessLabs offers meaningful metrics and visualizations of workflows, helping to pinpoint bottlenecks and root causes of quality issues. The software is designed to align engineering work with business goals, reduce costs, and accelerate the delivery of high-quality software. It serves a diverse range of professionals, including executives, CIOs, DevOps teams, managers, and product leaders, facilitating data-driven decision-making and process optimization.
Alleyoop
Seed Round in 2021
Alleyoop is a retailer specializing in personal care and beauty products designed to promote wellness and efficiency. The company offers a diverse range of skin-friendly items, including body moisturizers, makeup pens, setting sprays, brushes, and eyeshadow sticks. Alleyoop's products are formulated to be free from harmful substances such as parabens, latex, aluminum, and phthalates, ensuring they are safe for consumer use. By focusing on multifunctional products, Alleyoop aims to simplify beauty routines, allowing individuals to achieve their desired looks quickly and affordably.
Canoa is a company that provides a digital design platform aimed at enhancing the efficiency of the design process for retrofitting and adapting existing buildings. This platform allows designers to create, share, present, and collaborate on design projects seamlessly, facilitating a more streamlined workflow. By enabling clients to visualize the potential of their spaces, Canoa empowers businesses to implement low-carbon office solutions at scale, ultimately reducing costs and minimizing environmental impact. Through its innovative tools, Canoa supports the transformation of commercial spaces into sustainable environments, fostering a collaborative approach from the initial concept to project completion.
OverSubscribe
Seed Round in 2021
OverSubscribe is a fintech platform designed for content creators, facilitating investment and mentorship to enhance their work. The company offers a video-sharing platform that enables creators to secure funding from fans through various investment options, allowing them to cover expenses and hire external support. In addition to financial backing, OverSubscribe provides access to guidance from experts in the creator economy, including professionals in production and brand deals. This comprehensive support system allows creators to concentrate on content development and monetization, ultimately helping them elevate their projects and reach their goals.
Ridwell
Seed Round in 2021
Ridwell is a recycling service company that focuses on promoting sustainable waste management and proper reusability of materials. The company offers a range of services that include providing bags for storing various recyclable items such as light bulbs, batteries, plastic films, and clothing. Ridwell facilitates convenient pickups directly from clients' front doors, making the recycling process accessible and efficient. By investing in new recycling partners and processes, the company aims to enhance waste diversion and encourage responsible consumption among its clientele.
Transmute
Seed Round in 2020
Transmute is a company that specializes in transforming data from both digitized and paper documents into secure, interoperable, and context-rich formats. Its Verifiable Data Platform (VDP) enhances business agility and regulatory compliance by leveraging advanced technologies such as Decentralized Identifiers and Verifiable Credentials. The platform offers a secure and scalable solution for storing, sharing, and verifying data, ultimately enabling enterprises to make informed decisions based on trustworthy information. By addressing critical global trade challenges related to identity, trust, and data integrity, Transmute provides unprecedented visibility into supply chain transactions, facilitating improved operational efficiency across various industries.
Andie Co. is an online retailer based in New York that specializes in women's swimwear. Founded in 2016, the company designs and manufactures a range of products, including one-piece and two-piece swimsuits, as well as accessories and gift cards. Operating as a direct-to-consumer brand, Andie eliminates retail middlemen, allowing women to purchase high-quality, fashionable swimwear at accessible prices. The company's eCommerce platform provides a convenient shopping experience, enabling customers to try on swimsuits at home and find the perfect fit. By focusing on luxurious designs and affordability, Andie offers a compelling alternative in the swimwear market.
Truebird
Seed Round in 2020
Truebird, Inc. operates automated micro cafes that provide a range of coffee beverages, including espressos and lattes. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, Truebird aims to deliver high-quality coffee experiences to diverse locations. Its fully-automated, contactless espresso bars offer a unique and engaging alternative to traditional vending machines, allowing customers to enjoy delicious coffee in a convenient and innovative manner. The company's mission focuses on accessibility and quality, striving to make premium coffee available to as many people as possible.
Avaline
Seed Round in 2020
Avaline LTD. is an organic wine label based in Burbank, California, founded in 2019. The company specializes in producing and distributing clean wines, offering a variety of options including white and rosé flavors. Avaline focuses on creating wines that are made from organic grapes and free from synthetic additives, ensuring that all products are plant-based and devoid of unwanted extras such as isinglass or eggs. This commitment to quality allows consumers to enjoy unadulterated and sugar-free wines, appealing to those seeking healthier beverage choices.
Andie
Venture Round in 2019
Andie Co. is an online retailer based in New York that specializes in women's swimwear. Founded in 2016, the company designs and manufactures a range of products, including one-piece and two-piece swimsuits, as well as accessories and gift cards. Operating as a direct-to-consumer brand, Andie eliminates retail middlemen, allowing women to purchase high-quality, fashionable swimwear at accessible prices. The company's eCommerce platform provides a convenient shopping experience, enabling customers to try on swimsuits at home and find the perfect fit. By focusing on luxurious designs and affordability, Andie offers a compelling alternative in the swimwear market.
Mavely is a social commerce platform designed to connect users with direct-to-consumer brands. The company focuses on creating growth opportunities for retailers and entrepreneurs by enhancing the relationship between brands and their advocates. Mavely provides innovative social selling tools and facilitates numerous brand partnerships, enabling users to monetize their communities effectively. By empowering customers and influencers to act as social sales teams, Mavely transforms the shopping experience into a community-driven endeavor, allowing users to leverage their networks regardless of size.
Bulletin, Inc. is a wholesale marketplace that connects individual designers and premium brands with retailers, facilitating the online sale of a diverse array of products, including home decor, apparel, accessories, jewelry, and beauty items. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, the company not only operates an online platform but also hosts shared storefronts and utilizes vacant commercial spaces to showcase and sell products from emerging designers in person. By providing these curated spaces and a robust online marketplace, Bulletin aims to optimize the retail sector and democratize access to distribution channels for both brands and retailers.
Umbrella
Seed Round in 2019
Umbrella, Inc. is a service-oriented company based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 1995. It specializes in providing home maintenance services through a membership model, focusing on assisting senior citizens with everyday chores and repairs. The company's platform connects users with local workers for a variety of tasks, including home repair and maintenance, plumbing, A/C installation, small electrical updates, carpentry, and seasonal tasks such as spring cleaning and garage or basement cleanup. By facilitating these services, Umbrella enables seniors to maintain their independence and comfort while living in their own homes.
Kindbody is a comprehensive fertility clinic network and family-building benefits provider that offers a wide range of services aimed at improving access to healthcare for women. The company provides both virtual and in-person care, including fertility assessments, education, preservation, genetic testing, in vitro fertilization (IVF), donor and surrogacy services, and adoption. By partnering with employers, Kindbody delivers financial, medical, and emotional support to employees pursuing parenthood. The company serves more than 100 employers, covering over 2.4 million lives, while also providing direct fertility care through its network of signature clinics, mobile clinics, and partner clinics across the country. With a focus on affordability and accessibility, Kindbody employs modern technology to deliver holistic health and fertility services.
Nautilus Labs
Series A in 2019
Nautilus Labs Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing analytical solutions for maritime transportation. Founded in 2016 and based in New York, it offers a platform that unifies and analyzes vessel data in real time, enabling operators to make informed business decisions. The platform includes features such as TrueVoyage, which provides continuous monitoring of ship performance and critical reporting values. Nautilus Labs aims to enhance fleet efficiency by applying machine learning to optimize operational performance while reducing fuel consumption. Its solutions are designed to integrate seamlessly with clients' existing workflows and are supported by change management programs to facilitate organizational adoption. The company serves various sectors within the maritime industry, including gas carriers, tankers, container ships, bulk carriers, and roll-on/roll-off vessels.
HENRY The Dentist
Series A in 2019
HENRY rolls up to corporate offices with a state-of-the-art mobile dental practice and has a brick-and-mortar facility in New Providence, New Jersey. They deliver in-network dental services at your company site through a high-end, technology enabled mobile practice. We charge your company's insurance, not your employees. It's a win-win.
Smalls is a direct-to-consumer pet food company based in New York that specializes in producing human-grade, fresh food for cats. Founded in 2017 by co-founders Matt Michaelson and Calvin Hughes, the company offers a range of cat food options, including chicken, beef, turkey, and duck, as well as freeze-dried variants. Each product is crafted using fresh meat and a small amount of green vegetables, gently cooked to preserve nutrients and moisture. Smalls provides customized meal kits tailored to meet the specific nutritional needs of cats, ensuring that pet owners can conveniently access healthy and fresh food delivered directly to their homes.
The Wing is a network of work and community spaces designed specifically for women, with locations in New York, California, and Washington, D.C. The organization aims to foster the professional, civic, social, and economic advancement of women by providing a supportive environment. Its facilities include open-plan workspaces, meeting rooms, phone booths, and an extensive library curated for women. The Wing creates a community of professional women, facilitating connections and support among female founders, thereby inspiring and empowering them to grow their businesses and achieve their goals.
ClassTag
Seed Round in 2018
ClassTag Inc. is a developer of a parent engagement platform that facilitates communication and collaboration between teachers and parents. Founded in 2015 and based in New York, ClassTag offers a web and mobile application that allows teachers to connect with families through various channels, including email, text messaging, and printed materials. The platform features tools for direct messaging, class announcements, photo and video sharing, and event coordination, which help parents track their child's classroom progress. Additionally, ClassTag promotes parent engagement through its ClassTag Rewards program, incentivizing involvement with classroom supplies and learning products. The service enhances the educational experience by streamlining communication and enabling teachers to focus on classroom activities rather than administrative tasks.
Goodr Inc. is a technology-driven platform based in Atlanta, Georgia, focused on sustainable food surplus management. Established in 2016, the company offers a real-time food rescue application that enables businesses to effectively manage their edible food waste by donating it to local nonprofit organizations. Goodr's software provides comprehensive solutions, including logistics for food pickup, analytics on food waste patterns, and IRS-compliant tax deduction information. The platform aims to create a triple-win scenario by enhancing businesses' financial outcomes through tax savings, minimizing greenhouse gas emissions associated with food waste, and addressing hunger in communities. Additionally, Goodr's blockchain-enabled system ensures secure, audit-friendly donation records and delivers detailed community impact reports.
Parsley Health
Series A in 2018
Parsley Health, Inc. is a healthcare provider that offers personalized, holistic medical services aimed at addressing the root causes of diseases. Founded in 2015 by Dr. Robin Berzin, the company integrates technology, nutrition, and wellness into its primary care model. Parsley Health operates clinics in New York City, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, providing a range of services including functional medicine assessments, personalized nutrition consultations, health coaching, specialized testing, and various therapeutic options such as bioidentical hormone therapy and nutraceutical supplements. The company emphasizes chronic disease diagnosis and management by combining modern medical practices with a holistic approach. Patients benefit from online access to their medical records and lab results, as well as the convenience of phone and video consultations. Additionally, Parsley Health offers various health-related products online, including supplements and gift cards. Its mission is to deliver personalized healthcare that goes beyond treating symptoms to ensure comprehensive patient well-being.
Bravely
Seed Round in 2017
Bravely, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in providing on-demand coaching and conflict management services for employees. Established in 2017, Bravely connects individuals with a network of vetted professional coaches and human resource professionals through its platform. This service enables employees to navigate workplace challenges confidentially, fostering personal development and enhancing well-being. By offering access to tailored coaching, Bravely supports organizations in scaling their employee engagement efforts and transforming workplace culture. The company's focus on equipping people leaders with actionable insights allows for a more supportive and effective work environment.
Parsley Health
Seed Round in 2017
Parsley Health, Inc. is a healthcare provider that offers personalized, holistic medical services aimed at addressing the root causes of diseases. Founded in 2015 by Dr. Robin Berzin, the company integrates technology, nutrition, and wellness into its primary care model. Parsley Health operates clinics in New York City, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, providing a range of services including functional medicine assessments, personalized nutrition consultations, health coaching, specialized testing, and various therapeutic options such as bioidentical hormone therapy and nutraceutical supplements. The company emphasizes chronic disease diagnosis and management by combining modern medical practices with a holistic approach. Patients benefit from online access to their medical records and lab results, as well as the convenience of phone and video consultations. Additionally, Parsley Health offers various health-related products online, including supplements and gift cards. Its mission is to deliver personalized healthcare that goes beyond treating symptoms to ensure comprehensive patient well-being.
Svrf, Inc. is a New York-based company that operates a search and discovery engine specifically designed for virtual reality content. Founded in 2016, Svrf aims to empower users by making 3D content searchable, shareable, and accessible across various platforms. The company's iOS application allows users to create and share 3D filters easily, without requiring any prior knowledge of 3D modeling or game engines. Additionally, Svrf provides an API that enhances camera and messaging applications by offering access to an extensive cross-platform database of 3D face filters and objects, thereby broadening the availability of immersive content for developers and users alike.
Cityblock
Seed Round in 2017
Cityblock Health, Inc., established in 2017 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, operates a personalized health system tailored to meet the unmet health and social needs of Medicaid and Medicare populations. The company's online platform offers integrated primary care, behavioral health, and virtual care services, along with a tool called Commons for communication, information sharing, and task management. Cityblock's model focuses on upstream investment in highly personalized, prevention-oriented care, aiming to improve outcomes and reduce costs. It partners with community-based organizations to deliver care, enabling clinicians to provide personalized care for each member. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Cityblock developed a model to help identify high-risk members within organizations.
Tinyhood
Seed Round in 2017
Tinyhood, Inc. is a Boston-based company that provides a comprehensive online learning platform aimed at supporting parents and caregivers of babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Founded in 2013 by two moms with engineering backgrounds, Tinyhood offers a range of services including on-demand classes, one-on-one consultations, and moderated communities led by certified parenting experts. The platform is accessible on various devices, allowing parents to connect with each other locally, seek and share advice, arrange playdates, and exchange used baby items. Through its resources, Tinyhood empowers parents to educate themselves and fosters a supportive community for raising young children.
SupChina
Seed Round in 2017
The China Project is a multichannel platform that provides daily news and updates on data software, consulting, and research. They offer newsletters on business, technology, society, culture, sports, health, and more.
Secro is an early-stage startup founded in 2021 and based in Wilmington, Delaware, focused on developing a supply chain platform that aims to enhance global trade by eliminating fraud, inefficiencies, and exploitation. The company offers a cloud-based solution that enables organizations to collaborate securely and efficiently manage all aspects of complex cross-border transactions, including negotiation, signing, financing, execution, and auditing. By leveraging advanced technology, Secro's platform is designed to vet customers, protect sensitive data, prevent fraudulent activities, detect suspicious behavior, and ensure confidentiality. Additionally, the company seeks to create opportunities for underprivileged communities that have been marginalized by globalization, promoting end-to-end paperless workflows and streamlined processes such as e-bills of lading and contract management.