Bluesky is a social media network that enables users to engage with communities and express creativity. The platform allows users to customize their feeds and provides moderation tools for content management. It focuses on user control over the social media experience.
StockTwits
Series B in 2021
Founded in 2008 by Howard Lindzon, StockTwits operates a real-time financial communications platform for the investing community. It facilitates sharing of ideas, news, and information around individual stocks using $TICKER streams, benefiting investors, analysts, media, and companies alike.
SquiggleDAO
Venture Round in 2021
SquiggleDAO is a decentralized autonomous organization focused on generative NFT art. It supports the growth and cultural relevance of on-chain generative art by elevating seminal projects to build community, awareness, usage, and ownership, enabling users to participate in a vibrant future for generative, on-chain art within the cryptocurrency ecosystem.
Somewhere Good
Seed Round in 2021
Somewhere Good is a social platform centered around identity and community.
Recount Media
Series B in 2021
Recount Media, Inc. is a media company based in New York that focuses on delivering political news through high-quality journalism and short-form video content. Founded in 2018, Recount Media publishes The Daily Recount, a flagship show that summarizes significant political events and distills television news into concise, engaging narratives. The company's approach emphasizes clarity and accessibility, aiming to inform viewers in under five minutes without compromising on substance. In addition to The Daily Recount, Recount Media also features curated content such as interviews and Recap 2020, which creatively remixes political news stories. By leveraging mobile apps and web platforms, Recount Media seeks to transform the way audiences consume news, prioritizing straightforward, honest reporting.
Recount Media
Series A in 2020
Recount Media, Inc. is a media company based in New York that focuses on delivering political news through high-quality journalism and short-form video content. Founded in 2018, Recount Media publishes The Daily Recount, a flagship show that summarizes significant political events and distills television news into concise, engaging narratives. The company's approach emphasizes clarity and accessibility, aiming to inform viewers in under five minutes without compromising on substance. In addition to The Daily Recount, Recount Media also features curated content such as interviews and Recap 2020, which creatively remixes political news stories. By leveraging mobile apps and web platforms, Recount Media seeks to transform the way audiences consume news, prioritizing straightforward, honest reporting.
Recount Media
Seed Round in 2019
Recount Media, Inc. is a media company based in New York that focuses on delivering political news through high-quality journalism and short-form video content. Founded in 2018, Recount Media publishes The Daily Recount, a flagship show that summarizes significant political events and distills television news into concise, engaging narratives. The company's approach emphasizes clarity and accessibility, aiming to inform viewers in under five minutes without compromising on substance. In addition to The Daily Recount, Recount Media also features curated content such as interviews and Recap 2020, which creatively remixes political news stories. By leveraging mobile apps and web platforms, Recount Media seeks to transform the way audiences consume news, prioritizing straightforward, honest reporting.
Podhero
Seed Round in 2019
Podhero is a social podcast platform that helps people discover, listen to, and share podcasts with friends. The service shows which shows friends follow and the episodes they recommend, enabling users to access a repository of podcasts and easily share and download episodes. Headquartered in San Francisco, Podhero emphasizes social recommendations and collaboration to simplify podcast discovery.
TruStory
Seed Round in 2018
TruStory is a social network platform focused on enabling users to discover and validate online claims, thereby combating misinformation. By surveying social media posts and verifying the accuracy of claims, TruStory provides a decentralized environment where users can engage in productive debates and explore diverse perspectives. The platform aims to foster open-mindedness on the internet by incentivizing users to consider multiple viewpoints and encouraging humility in discussions. Through its innovative approach, TruStory seeks to create a more informed and collaborative online community.
StockTwits
Venture Round in 2016
Founded in 2008 by Howard Lindzon, StockTwits operates a real-time financial communications platform for the investing community. It facilitates sharing of ideas, news, and information around individual stocks using $TICKER streams, benefiting investors, analysts, media, and companies alike.
Forge, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in developing a gaming application designed for players to capture and share short clips of their in-game moments with friends. The application allows gamers to earn rewards and recognition for their achievements while providing a seamless, automatic, and user-friendly game capture experience. Users can download the Forge app for free, as it operates without advertisements, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
Projector
Seed Round in 2016
Projector, established in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in developing collaborative visual storytelling tools for developers and product teams. Their platform enables professionals to create engaging content such as videos, GIFs, social media posts, and presentations outside the confines of their app, enhancing overall product experiences.
Forge, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in developing a gaming application designed for players to capture and share short clips of their in-game moments with friends. The application allows gamers to earn rewards and recognition for their achievements while providing a seamless, automatic, and user-friendly game capture experience. Users can download the Forge app for free, as it operates without advertisements, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
Podhero
Seed Round in 2016
Podhero is a social podcast platform that helps people discover, listen to, and share podcasts with friends. The service shows which shows friends follow and the episodes they recommend, enabling users to access a repository of podcasts and easily share and download episodes. Headquartered in San Francisco, Podhero emphasizes social recommendations and collaboration to simplify podcast discovery.
Connectifier
Series B in 2015
Connectifier, Inc. is an online platform that facilitates the discovery and connection of job candidates for recruiters. Founded in 2011 and based in Sunnyvale, California, the company offers various tools to streamline the recruitment process. Its primary offerings include Connectifier Search, which aggregates professional information about candidates from multiple online sources, and Connectifier Auto Search, a browser extension that provides additional details, such as email addresses, when viewing profiles on social media sites. The platform is utilized by a diverse clientele, including recruitment agencies, startups, and many Fortune 100 companies, to enhance the efficiency of candidate sourcing and engagement. As of February 2016, Connectifier operates as a subsidiary of LinkedIn Corporation.
Connectifier
Series A in 2015
Connectifier, Inc. is an online platform that facilitates the discovery and connection of job candidates for recruiters. Founded in 2011 and based in Sunnyvale, California, the company offers various tools to streamline the recruitment process. Its primary offerings include Connectifier Search, which aggregates professional information about candidates from multiple online sources, and Connectifier Auto Search, a browser extension that provides additional details, such as email addresses, when viewing profiles on social media sites. The platform is utilized by a diverse clientele, including recruitment agencies, startups, and many Fortune 100 companies, to enhance the efficiency of candidate sourcing and engagement. As of February 2016, Connectifier operates as a subsidiary of LinkedIn Corporation.
Crossfader
Venture Round in 2014
Crossfader is an innovative music mashup application that empowers users to effortlessly mix and match existing songs. Designed to make anyone a DJ in seconds, the platform facilitates the discovery and sharing of unique remixes within a vibrant community. By enabling users to create their own mashups, Crossfader enhances the music experience and fosters collaboration among music enthusiasts worldwide.
about.me is a web profile platform that helps individuals, including freelancers and entrepreneurs, present and manage their online identity by creating a single personal profile page that combines a bio, contact details, and links to social networks. The platform supports customization of photos, backdrops, colors and fonts to reflect personal branding and personality. It centralizes online presence by enabling visitors to access social content and engage through features designed to connect people and opportunities. Founded in 2010 by Tony Conrad, Ryan Freitas and Tim Young, it was bought back from AOL by the founders and management in 2013.
Storehouse
Series A in 2014
Storehouse is a developer of an online multimedia story-sharing platform that enables users to create and share their narratives through a combination of photos, videos, and text. The company's application provides a user-friendly interface for storytelling, allowing individuals to express their experiences visually and engage with a broader audience. Storehouse has received recognition for its innovative approach, winning the TechCrunch 2015 Crunchie for Best Mobile App and the 2014 Apple Design Award.
Trippy, Inc. is a travel information platform based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2011. It serves as a community-driven resource where travelers can ask questions and share experiences about various destinations. The platform encourages users to seek advice on accommodations, attractions, and activities, fostering a supportive environment aimed at enhancing travel experiences. Trippy was founded by J.R. Johnson, who previously led the successful growth of VirtualTourist.com and OneTime.com before their acquisition by Expedia. The company aims to inspire users by promoting a sense of community and the joy of helping others through shared travel insights.
Kiip, Inc., established in San Francisco in 2010 by Brian Wong, Courtney Guertin, and Amadeus Demarzi, operates a platform that facilitates automated rewards from brands to consumers during relevant moments within brand-owned applications or across social networks. The company has raised $15.4 million in funding since its inception.
Storehouse
Seed Round in 2014
Storehouse is a developer of an online multimedia story-sharing platform that enables users to create and share their narratives through a combination of photos, videos, and text. The company's application provides a user-friendly interface for storytelling, allowing individuals to express their experiences visually and engage with a broader audience. Storehouse has received recognition for its innovative approach, winning the TechCrunch 2015 Crunchie for Best Mobile App and the 2014 Apple Design Award.
MessageMe
Series A in 2013
MessageMe is a mobile messaging application designed to enhance communication through personalized and emotionally engaging interactions. The platform focuses on creating a fun and lightweight user experience, encouraging users to send and respond to messages in a dynamic manner. By applying techniques from social gaming, MessageMe aims to enrich the emotional context of messaging, thereby increasing user engagement and excitement. The company has attracted interest from major players in the tech industry, including Snapchat and Truecaller. Ultimately, MessageMe was acquired by Yahoo for a sum estimated between $30 million and $40 million, reflecting its potential in the competitive messaging app landscape.
Kicksend
Seed Round in 2013
Kicksend is a provider of a real-time photo printing and sharing platform, offering a web, mobile, and desktop application that simplifies the process of printing and sending photographs. The platform includes various features such as social tools, multiple payment options, one-click purchasing, and a virtual currency system, enhancing the user experience. Kicksend has established partnerships with major retail chains, including Walmart, Walgreens, Target, CVS, and Duane Reade, which allow users to conveniently pick up their printed photos at local locations.
MessageMe
Seed Round in 2013
MessageMe is a mobile messaging application designed to enhance communication through personalized and emotionally engaging interactions. The platform focuses on creating a fun and lightweight user experience, encouraging users to send and respond to messages in a dynamic manner. By applying techniques from social gaming, MessageMe aims to enrich the emotional context of messaging, thereby increasing user engagement and excitement. The company has attracted interest from major players in the tech industry, including Snapchat and Truecaller. Ultimately, MessageMe was acquired by Yahoo for a sum estimated between $30 million and $40 million, reflecting its potential in the competitive messaging app landscape.
TastemakerX
Series B in 2013
TastemakerX is a music-discovery platform that enables users to explore, listen to, and share their musical tastes online. By curating artist collections, users can discover new music through the engagement of their peers, similar to the experience of browsing in a record store. The platform integrates with various streaming services, allowing users to interact with their favorite artists across multiple channels. Launched in September 2013, TastemakerX aims to make music discovery enjoyable and accessible, drawing inspiration from the passionate recommendations of DJs, music critics, and friends. Through its mobile application, TastemakerX fosters a vibrant community of music lovers who can easily share and enjoy music together.
about.me is a web profile platform that helps individuals, including freelancers and entrepreneurs, present and manage their online identity by creating a single personal profile page that combines a bio, contact details, and links to social networks. The platform supports customization of photos, backdrops, colors and fonts to reflect personal branding and personality. It centralizes online presence by enabling visitors to access social content and engage through features designed to connect people and opportunities. Founded in 2010 by Tony Conrad, Ryan Freitas and Tim Young, it was bought back from AOL by the founders and management in 2013.
Crossfader
Seed Round in 2013
Crossfader is an innovative music mashup application that empowers users to effortlessly mix and match existing songs. Designed to make anyone a DJ in seconds, the platform facilitates the discovery and sharing of unique remixes within a vibrant community. By enabling users to create their own mashups, Crossfader enhances the music experience and fosters collaboration among music enthusiasts worldwide.
Crossfader
Venture Round in 2012
Crossfader is an innovative music mashup application that empowers users to effortlessly mix and match existing songs. Designed to make anyone a DJ in seconds, the platform facilitates the discovery and sharing of unique remixes within a vibrant community. By enabling users to create their own mashups, Crossfader enhances the music experience and fosters collaboration among music enthusiasts worldwide.
Connectifier
Seed Round in 2012
Connectifier, Inc. is an online platform that facilitates the discovery and connection of job candidates for recruiters. Founded in 2011 and based in Sunnyvale, California, the company offers various tools to streamline the recruitment process. Its primary offerings include Connectifier Search, which aggregates professional information about candidates from multiple online sources, and Connectifier Auto Search, a browser extension that provides additional details, such as email addresses, when viewing profiles on social media sites. The platform is utilized by a diverse clientele, including recruitment agencies, startups, and many Fortune 100 companies, to enhance the efficiency of candidate sourcing and engagement. As of February 2016, Connectifier operates as a subsidiary of LinkedIn Corporation.
SocialPandas
Seed Round in 2012
SocialPandas, Inc. is a social selling platform based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2012. The company specializes in helping B2B businesses utilize social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to convert relationships and activities into actionable leads, sales opportunities, and revenue. By developing innovative products tailored for sales and marketing professionals, SocialPandas aims to enhance the effectiveness of social media in generating business prospects. The company is privately held and was established by experienced professionals from the software as a service (SaaS) sector, receiving backing from prominent investors including those associated with notable technology firms.
9GAG, Inc. is an online platform and social media website that specializes in user-generated content, primarily focused on humor. Founded in 2008 and based in Mountain View, California, the company allows users to post and comment on a wide array of entertaining media, including funny pictures, videos, memes, and various categories such as gaming, anime, movies, and sports. The site features daily updates of user-generated videos encompassing themes like comedy, pranks, and cute moments, creating an engaging environment for users to connect and share their interests. Through its vibrant community, 9GAG fosters conversation and interaction among its users, making it a popular destination for humor and entertainment on the Internet.
Kiip, Inc., established in San Francisco in 2010 by Brian Wong, Courtney Guertin, and Amadeus Demarzi, operates a platform that facilitates automated rewards from brands to consumers during relevant moments within brand-owned applications or across social networks. The company has raised $15.4 million in funding since its inception.
MessageMe
Seed Round in 2012
MessageMe is a mobile messaging application designed to enhance communication through personalized and emotionally engaging interactions. The platform focuses on creating a fun and lightweight user experience, encouraging users to send and respond to messages in a dynamic manner. By applying techniques from social gaming, MessageMe aims to enrich the emotional context of messaging, thereby increasing user engagement and excitement. The company has attracted interest from major players in the tech industry, including Snapchat and Truecaller. Ultimately, MessageMe was acquired by Yahoo for a sum estimated between $30 million and $40 million, reflecting its potential in the competitive messaging app landscape.
Remixation
Venture Round in 2012
Remixation, Inc. is a technology company that develops video applications for Apple devices, including iPhones, iPads, and Apple TVs. The company is best known for Showyou, an innovative app that allows users to discover and share videos curated by friends and trusted sources across various social platforms. This application features a unique two-dimensional video grid interface, enhancing the viewing experience on iPads and other Apple devices. Additionally, Remixation provides a bookmarking tool for users to save videos for later viewing. Founded in 2005, Remixation is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Portland, Oregon. As of 2015, Remixation operates as a subsidiary of Vevo LLC.
Neighborland
Seed Round in 2012
Neighborland, Inc. is a public engagement platform that facilitates collaboration between local residents, government agencies, developers, and civic organizations. Established in 2011 and headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, the company allows neighborhood residents to share ideas, support one another, and connect based on shared interests. The platform enables planners and stakeholders to engage in a participatory and equitable manner, providing tools for hosting projects, publishing updates, conducting surveys, and gathering insights from various sources. With over 3 million participants, Neighborland has demonstrated significant social and economic impact through its partnerships, achieving more effective community engagement than traditional outreach methods. As of April 2020, Neighborland operates as a subsidiary of Nextdoor, Inc.
Tello Applications
Series A in 2012
Tello is committed to helping companies improve customer service by providing real-time insight into the customer experience.
With Tello™ mobile and social applications in hand, people everywhere can express their satisfaction with recent experiences and purchases. Tello then aggregates these sentiments and provides additional analysis. Using Tello, businesses of all sizes can continuously improve service by engaging customers in conversation, resolving issues, and monitoring employee ratings, comments, and analytics.
Tello was founded in 2010 in Palo Alto, California by experienced entrepreneur Joe Beninato.
Tello is backed by a world-class group of early-stage investors, including Jon Callaghan of True Ventures, Ron Conway of SV Angel, Mark Goines, Dave McClure of 500 Startups, Eric Paley of Founder Collective, Shervin Pishevar of SGN, Naval Ravikant of Venture Hacks, Chris Sacca of Lowercase Capital, Aydin Senkut of Felicis Ventures, and Russ Siegelman.
OnTheAir
Seed Round in 2012
OnTheAir is a developer of an innovative online video streaming platform that enables content creators to engage with their audience through live video interactions. The platform allows hosts to schedule and promote their shows via a unique URL and integrated social media tools. During a live broadcast, viewers can participate by sending text messages or clicking a "Call In" button to join the host on stage. This process includes an equipment check and preview for the viewer, ensuring they are ready to participate. Hosts can monitor requests from viewers and select participants for split-screen conversations, allowing for dynamic interactions that enhance the viewing experience. OnTheAir effectively modernizes the concept of radio call-in shows, making it accessible for a digital audience.
TastemakerX
Series A in 2012
TastemakerX is a music-discovery platform that enables users to explore, listen to, and share their musical tastes online. By curating artist collections, users can discover new music through the engagement of their peers, similar to the experience of browsing in a record store. The platform integrates with various streaming services, allowing users to interact with their favorite artists across multiple channels. Launched in September 2013, TastemakerX aims to make music discovery enjoyable and accessible, drawing inspiration from the passionate recommendations of DJs, music critics, and friends. Through its mobile application, TastemakerX fosters a vibrant community of music lovers who can easily share and enjoy music together.
Just.me, Inc., established in 2011 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, operates a mobile and social network. It offers a free, unified mobile messaging platform that combines features from various apps, such as texting, email, voice messages, and multimedia sharing, into a single application. Users can save, share, or publish memories, messages, or posts with unlimited photos, videos, voice, and text. The app, currently in beta for iPhone and under development for Android, also has a web version with reduced publishing features. Just.me stands out by giving users control over their information and messages, as it sits on the smartphone address book, allowing users to decide who sees each shared message.
Trippy
Venture Round in 2011
Trippy, Inc. is a travel information platform based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2011. It serves as a community-driven resource where travelers can ask questions and share experiences about various destinations. The platform encourages users to seek advice on accommodations, attractions, and activities, fostering a supportive environment aimed at enhancing travel experiences. Trippy was founded by J.R. Johnson, who previously led the successful growth of VirtualTourist.com and OneTime.com before their acquisition by Expedia. The company aims to inspire users by promoting a sense of community and the joy of helping others through shared travel insights.
Kicksend
Seed Round in 2011
Kicksend is a provider of a real-time photo printing and sharing platform, offering a web, mobile, and desktop application that simplifies the process of printing and sending photographs. The platform includes various features such as social tools, multiple payment options, one-click purchasing, and a virtual currency system, enhancing the user experience. Kicksend has established partnerships with major retail chains, including Walmart, Walgreens, Target, CVS, and Duane Reade, which allow users to conveniently pick up their printed photos at local locations.
Just.me
Seed Round in 2011
Just.me, Inc., established in 2011 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, operates a mobile and social network. It offers a free, unified mobile messaging platform that combines features from various apps, such as texting, email, voice messages, and multimedia sharing, into a single application. Users can save, share, or publish memories, messages, or posts with unlimited photos, videos, voice, and text. The app, currently in beta for iPhone and under development for Android, also has a web version with reduced publishing features. Just.me stands out by giving users control over their information and messages, as it sits on the smartphone address book, allowing users to decide who sees each shared message.
One Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that develops a mobile application called One, designed to facilitate social networking by connecting users with shared interests. The app utilizes information from users' Facebook profiles and their geographical location to identify and notify them of nearby individuals who have similar interests and have also downloaded the application. This innovative approach aims to enhance user interaction and foster community engagement among individuals with common hobbies and preferences.
Kiip, Inc., established in San Francisco in 2010 by Brian Wong, Courtney Guertin, and Amadeus Demarzi, operates a platform that facilitates automated rewards from brands to consumers during relevant moments within brand-owned applications or across social networks. The company has raised $15.4 million in funding since its inception.
BackType
Seed Round in 2011
BackType operates a marketing intelligence platform designed to help brands and agencies evaluate the business impact of their social media activities. It provides insights into how conversations about products or services unfold online, enabling data-driven decision-making. Additionally, BackType powers social features for over 100 companies, including prominent names like The New York Times and WordPress creator Automattic, facilitating real-time engagement with users' content.
Findery
Angel Round in 2011
Findery is a social discovery platform that enhances the exploration of places through user-generated content. It allows individuals to share stories, histories, and unique insights about various locations, creating a rich tapestry of experiences that can be accessed via smartphone. The platform serves as a crowdsourced travel guide, enabling users to document their travels and memories while inviting others to contribute their own narratives. By fostering a community of travelers, adventure-seekers, and storytellers, Findery aims to make the world more engaging and informative, allowing users to discover both local and global destinations through the perspectives of others.
Bandcamp is a music publishing platform that enables musicians to host their homepages and distribute their music. The platform allows artists to stream full tracks and albums, interact with their fanbase, and manage their music sales. It offers features such as fanbase management, digital distribution, and access to real-time statistics, which help artists understand their audience better. Users can discover, purchase, and stream music, as well as follow their favorite artists and build wish lists. Bandcamp fosters a community where music enthusiasts can explore collections and connect with like-minded fans, thereby enhancing the overall experience of music discovery and appreciation.
Kiip, Inc., established in San Francisco in 2010 by Brian Wong, Courtney Guertin, and Amadeus Demarzi, operates a platform that facilitates automated rewards from brands to consumers during relevant moments within brand-owned applications or across social networks. The company has raised $15.4 million in funding since its inception.
StockTwits
Venture Round in 2010
Founded in 2008 by Howard Lindzon, StockTwits operates a real-time financial communications platform for the investing community. It facilitates sharing of ideas, news, and information around individual stocks using $TICKER streams, benefiting investors, analysts, media, and companies alike.
Tello Applications
Seed Round in 2010
Tello is committed to helping companies improve customer service by providing real-time insight into the customer experience.
With Tello™ mobile and social applications in hand, people everywhere can express their satisfaction with recent experiences and purchases. Tello then aggregates these sentiments and provides additional analysis. Using Tello, businesses of all sizes can continuously improve service by engaging customers in conversation, resolving issues, and monitoring employee ratings, comments, and analytics.
Tello was founded in 2010 in Palo Alto, California by experienced entrepreneur Joe Beninato.
Tello is backed by a world-class group of early-stage investors, including Jon Callaghan of True Ventures, Ron Conway of SV Angel, Mark Goines, Dave McClure of 500 Startups, Eric Paley of Founder Collective, Shervin Pishevar of SGN, Naval Ravikant of Venture Hacks, Chris Sacca of Lowercase Capital, Aydin Senkut of Felicis Ventures, and Russ Siegelman.
Collecta
Venture Round in 2010
Collecta Inc., founded in 2008 and based in Santa Monica, California, specializes in real-time data monitoring from popular online platforms such as Twitter, Wordpress, and Flickr. The company, which was previously known as Stanziq Inc. before its name change in December 2008, has developed a system that continuously streams updates from these sources. Users can filter results by various categories, including status updates, comments, stories, and photos, allowing for a dynamic and responsive search experience. Collecta's technology is built on the XMPP standard, enabling a seamless flow of information that keeps users engaged with the latest content as it emerges.
The Extraordinaries
Seed Round in 2010
The Extraordinaries offers an iPhone and Web app that allows you to micro-volunteer on-demand and on-the-spot. Have a favorite cause, organization, or interest? The Extraordinaries allows you to do something meaningful for it in just a few minutes.
The Extraordinaries is a for-profit social enterprise. We are currently applying to become a B-corp, a new type of corporation that uses the power of business to solve social problems
POWERING SOCIAL COMMUNITIES THAT ANSWER THE WORLDS QUESTIONS....Sponge powers question and answer communities for brands, media outlets, and topical sites. Sponge's Q&A platform enables online communities to ask questions and share answers in a structured manner.
Sponge's technology unites traditional social features with question-and-answer functionality to foster knowledge sharing, collaboration, and customer engagement.
StockTwits
Series A in 2009
Founded in 2008 by Howard Lindzon, StockTwits operates a real-time financial communications platform for the investing community. It facilitates sharing of ideas, news, and information around individual stocks using $TICKER streams, benefiting investors, analysts, media, and companies alike.
StockTwits
Seed Round in 2009
Founded in 2008 by Howard Lindzon, StockTwits operates a real-time financial communications platform for the investing community. It facilitates sharing of ideas, news, and information around individual stocks using $TICKER streams, benefiting investors, analysts, media, and companies alike.
Collecta Inc., founded in 2008 and based in Santa Monica, California, specializes in real-time data monitoring from popular online platforms such as Twitter, Wordpress, and Flickr. The company, which was previously known as Stanziq Inc. before its name change in December 2008, has developed a system that continuously streams updates from these sources. Users can filter results by various categories, including status updates, comments, stories, and photos, allowing for a dynamic and responsive search experience. Collecta's technology is built on the XMPP standard, enabling a seamless flow of information that keeps users engaged with the latest content as it emerges.
FiltrBox is a social media monitoring platform that serves marketers, PR professionals, brand managers, and customer service teams. Founded in April 2007 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company offers a suite of services designed to enhance clients' online engagement and market intelligence. Its primary offerings include FiltrBox G2, which provides critical insights to executives and sales professionals by discovering relevant articles across various online sources and delivering tailored daily results. Additionally, FiltrBox Basic allows clients to track specific online content that matters to them. By monitoring multiple social media platforms, FiltrBox enables its clients to listen, engage, measure, and lead conversations in the digital space.
BackType
Seed Round in 2009
BackType operates a marketing intelligence platform designed to help brands and agencies evaluate the business impact of their social media activities. It provides insights into how conversations about products or services unfold online, enabling data-driven decision-making. Additionally, BackType powers social features for over 100 companies, including prominent names like The New York Times and WordPress creator Automattic, facilitating real-time engagement with users' content.
XPD Media
Series A in 2008
XPD Media is a privately held company based in Silicon Valley and Beijing, focused on creating innovative enterprises that leverage Internet and mobile platforms. The company specializes in social gaming services, developing engaging games that are accessible through various online and mobile channels, as well as popular social media websites. XPD Media aims to enhance user experiences by combining cutting-edge technology with creative game design, positioning itself at the forefront of the digital gaming industry.
FiltrBox
Seed Round in 2008
FiltrBox is a social media monitoring platform that serves marketers, PR professionals, brand managers, and customer service teams. Founded in April 2007 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company offers a suite of services designed to enhance clients' online engagement and market intelligence. Its primary offerings include FiltrBox G2, which provides critical insights to executives and sales professionals by discovering relevant articles across various online sources and delivering tailored daily results. Additionally, FiltrBox Basic allows clients to track specific online content that matters to them. By monitoring multiple social media platforms, FiltrBox enables its clients to listen, engage, measure, and lead conversations in the digital space.
Remixation
Series A in 2007
Remixation, Inc. is a technology company that develops video applications for Apple devices, including iPhones, iPads, and Apple TVs. The company is best known for Showyou, an innovative app that allows users to discover and share videos curated by friends and trusted sources across various social platforms. This application features a unique two-dimensional video grid interface, enhancing the viewing experience on iPads and other Apple devices. Additionally, Remixation provides a bookmarking tool for users to save videos for later viewing. Founded in 2005, Remixation is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Portland, Oregon. As of 2015, Remixation operates as a subsidiary of Vevo LLC.
Maya's Mom
Angel Round in 2006
Maya's Mom is a social networking platform designed for parents, particularly mothers. It facilitates the sharing of experiences and advice through journals, group discussions, and photo-sharing features. The site encourages engagement through weekly journal topics and popular groups like 'Expecting Moms' and 'Stay at Home Moms'.
Meebo is a consumer internet company based in Mountain View, California, that specializes in enhancing user engagement across the web through an advertising-supported embedded social media platform. Launched in September 2005 by Sandy Jen, Seth Sternberg, and Elaine Wherry, Meebo's flagship product, the Meebo Bar, is integrated into various websites, allowing publishers and advertisers to weave content engagement and brand experiences into users' online interactions. The platform enables users to share pictures, videos, websites, and articles across multiple social networks, including Twitter and Facebook, while also providing insights into the performance of their shared content. Meebo has expanded its operations to six offices across major U.S. cities, including San Francisco, New York, Chicago, Atlanta, and Los Angeles, and aims to connect people and facilitate real-time communication through a simple, user-friendly solution.
Meebo
Venture Round in 2005
Meebo is a consumer internet company based in Mountain View, California, that specializes in enhancing user engagement across the web through an advertising-supported embedded social media platform. Launched in September 2005 by Sandy Jen, Seth Sternberg, and Elaine Wherry, Meebo's flagship product, the Meebo Bar, is integrated into various websites, allowing publishers and advertisers to weave content engagement and brand experiences into users' online interactions. The platform enables users to share pictures, videos, websites, and articles across multiple social networks, including Twitter and Facebook, while also providing insights into the performance of their shared content. Meebo has expanded its operations to six offices across major U.S. cities, including San Francisco, New York, Chicago, Atlanta, and Los Angeles, and aims to connect people and facilitate real-time communication through a simple, user-friendly solution.