Noya captures CO2 from the sky and re-sells it for 2x cheaper than existing options. We do this by retrofitting existing industrial equipment like cooling towers and converting them into CO2 capture machines.
Jobbatical OÜ is an Estonian company founded in 2014 that provides an online platform for connecting professionals, such as developers, graphic designers, and marketers, with employers offering short-term employment opportunities. The service enables individuals seeking a combined work and travel experience to find temporary positions while helping employers fill short-term vacancies. Jobbatical also offers immigration and settlement services, streamlining the onboarding process for companies hiring international talent. By facilitating these connections, Jobbatical simplifies the complexities of short-term contracts and global mobility for both job seekers and employers.
Ghost is the marketplace that connects leading retail brands with surplus distribution partners. Ghost combines real-time data with intelligent solutions to help brands monetize their excess inventory discreetly and sustainably. By providing liquidity, protection, and transparency, the Ghost platform serves as the backbone for retailers to diversify and optimize their inventory lifecycle.
Seed Club is a DAO that builds and invests in communities. We’re building a future where the value created by communities on the internet is captured by people, not platforms.
Slope.io, Inc. is a company based in Mobile, Alabama, that specializes in clinical trial logistics for sponsors, contract research organizations (CROs), and research sites throughout the United States. Founded in 2016, Slope offers a comprehensive platform that streamlines the operational complexities of clinical trials. Its services include Slope.io Coordination, which organizes logistics into structured workflows, and Slope.io Kitting, which provides customizable supply kits tailored to specific sites, patients, or study time points. The platform ensures real-time coordination of getting devices, drugs, and kits from suppliers to research sites and patients, while maintaining complete traceability throughout the process.
Brilliant Planet is unlocking the power of algae as an affordable method of permanently and quantifiably sequestering carbon at the gigaton scale. The company's innovative process enables vast quantities of microalgae to grow in open-air pond-based systems on coastal desert land.
David Energy Systems, Inc. specializes in designing, building, and managing onsite energy grids for industrial, commercial, and residential buildings. The company offers a software platform that allows users to efficiently manage vital data and electronic billing, thereby enhancing transparency in an otherwise opaque energy market. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, David Energy combines technological expertise with field support to empower building owners and developers to optimize their onsite energy usage.
Alife is a health technology company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence tools aimed at improving the success rates of pregnancy for patients undergoing fertility treatments. Founded in 2020 by Paxton Maeder-York and based in San Francisco, California, Alife utilizes advancements in deep learning and software development to assist physicians in selecting the healthiest embryos during in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures. The company's mission is to connect fertility specialists with patients, ultimately enhancing the chances of having healthy children. Through its innovative approach, Alife seeks to play a significant role in the field of reproductive health.
WalletConnect is an open source standard for connecting desktop Dapps to mobile Wallets using end-to-end encryption by scanning a QR code. It is a simple infrastructure that can be setup by any developer. Using a Bridge server to relay the messages without having access to any of its contents. The contents are encrypted using the session data shared by the QR code between the desktop and mobile.
Gumball connects advertisers with podcast hosts to make it happen in a few clicks.
Radiant is engaged in the development of portable nuclear microreactors that serve as a clean energy alternative to fossil fuels for military and commercial uses. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the company leverages the expertise of former SpaceX engineers to create innovative power solutions. Its patented microreactor is designed to fit within a shipping container, allowing for transportation by air, sea, and road. Utilizing safe fuels that have been extensively tested by the Department of Energy, Radiant's technology draws on decades of nuclear innovation to provide a low-cost, zero-emissions power source that can operate in diverse environments.
3Box Inc. offers 3box.io, a social profiles application for Ethereum users and communities and 3box.js, an application program interface (API) for web3 developers to onboard users and set/get data to a profile. Additionally, the company offers 3box-dapp, allows users to create and manage their social profile, sign in to dapps, interact with other users, build a reputation, and store data.3Box Inc. was founded in 2018 and is based in New York, New York.
Parallel is an investor identity company. We work directly with investors and investment platforms to simplify the onboarding and verification process. Investors who are already using Parallel are able to sign up and share all of their investor credentials with a single click. We work with both individuals and entities and have a whole suite of identity products to help make our partner’s onboarding processes better.
Viam is a robotics company established in 2020 and based in New York, United States. It operates an open-source platform designed to simplify the development, monitoring, and data management of smart machines. This platform enables users to build smart machines using any hardware and programming language, facilitating configuration, coding, management, and scaling of machine fleets in the cloud. By offering a unified solution, Viam supports developers, startups, and enterprises in rapidly innovating and bringing their products into the physical world, while enhancing their machines with artificial intelligence and data analytics.
Web3Auth, operated by Torus Labs Private Limited, specializes in developing a distributed key management system and a backward-compatible web3 interface for blockchain applications. Founded in 2018 and based in Singapore, the company focuses on simplifying cryptographic key management for users and applications. By allowing users to authenticate using familiar methods such as Google, Facebook, or passwordless logins, Web3Auth enhances accessibility and security in the digital asset landscape. The company aims to empower individuals with self-sovereignty by making key management universally accessible, thereby securing online identities while facilitating safe interactions with decentralized applications.
Sora Schools, Inc. is an online private high school founded in 2018 and based in Smyrna, Georgia. The institution offers a project-based learning curriculum tailored to individual student interests and learning styles. This non-traditional approach enables students to engage in hands-on work, fostering the development of practical skills and a robust portfolio that supports future college applications and career opportunities. In addition to its core educational offerings, Sora Schools provides communication skills training, career mentorship, counseling services, and specialized programs in content writing and graphic design, all aimed at preparing students for academic and professional success.
Fiveable, Inc. is an educational technology company founded in 2018 and based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It operates an interactive social learning platform designed specifically for Advanced Placement (AP) students and teachers. The platform facilitates engagement through live-streamed lessons, interactive discussions, and supportive communities, allowing students to connect with peers and educators. Fiveable offers resources across various subjects, including history, social science, STEM, and languages, to enhance academic and social-emotional learning. By fostering collaboration and interaction, Fiveable aims to create a dynamic educational environment that supports both teaching and learning outside of traditional classroom settings.
Fiveable, Inc. is an educational technology company founded in 2018 and based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It operates an interactive social learning platform designed specifically for Advanced Placement (AP) students and teachers. The platform facilitates engagement through live-streamed lessons, interactive discussions, and supportive communities, allowing students to connect with peers and educators. Fiveable offers resources across various subjects, including history, social science, STEM, and languages, to enhance academic and social-emotional learning. By fostering collaboration and interaction, Fiveable aims to create a dynamic educational environment that supports both teaching and learning outside of traditional classroom settings.
Revos is a Smart Mobility Platform for Next-Gen Vehicles.
Dune Analytics AS is a data analytics platform focused on blockchain research, particularly for the Ethereum network. Founded in 2018 and based in Oslo, Norway, the company offers tools that enable users to query, extract, and visualize extensive data from the Ethereum blockchain. Its community-driven approach allows users to collaborate and share insights, making it a valuable resource for researchers, developers, and analysts in the blockchain space.
Transmutex develops nuclear technology designed to efficiently reduce the stockpile of existing nuclear waste-based technologies tested at CERN and at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI).
Agentero Inc. develops an online application to manage insurance policies for insurance agency. It provides agents to monitor new business and existing clients, cross-sell, and up-sell insurance policies. The company’s application offers policyholders to manage insurance policies. It also offers suite of client interaction tools. Agentero Inc. was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Oakland, California with additional offices in Nashville, Tennessee; and Madrid, Spain.
Karat Financial Technologies, Inc. is a company based in the United States that specializes in developing financial solutions tailored for online creators and influencers. Its primary product is the Karat credit card, designed specifically to meet the unique financial needs of individuals in the creator economy. By offering a credit card that caters to this demographic, Karat aims to provide accessible financial resources that support the growth and sustainability of creators' careers.
Uniswap is a fully decentralized protocol for automated liquidity provision on Ethereum.
A simple formalized equation drives unstoppable liquidity for thousands of users and hundreds of applications.
Uniswap empowers developers, liquidity providers, and traders to participate in a financial marketplace that is open and accessible to all.
alt.bank is building the next-generation banking platform for the world’s two billion unbanked and underbanked.
Soona Co. provides photography and videography production services. It operates social-media studios that provide same day photos and videos. The company serves influencers and small brands that promote their products on social media. Soona Co. was founded in 2018 and is based in Denver, Colorado with studios in Austin, Texas; Denver, Colorado; and Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Smarthop is an autonomous agent for truckers to plan, search, and book loads. SmartHop helps small trucking companies make smarter decisions, enabling them to make more money and have control over their business. It operates as an autonomous agent for truckers to plan, search, and book loads.
Otis Wealth, Inc. provides s a marketplace for alternative assets, such as collectibles, fine art, and physical spaces. It acquires high-quality assets, fractionalize them into smaller shares, and offer them as equity investments. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is based in New York, New York.
Matter Labs is driven by a mission to accelerate the mass adoption of public blockchains. The company started out of scientific curiosity, the joy of engineering, and a deep conviction, the most impactful way to improve the world today is to provide an open and free alternative to its existing, deeply flawed financial system.
Meet Cute is a podcast company that focuses on romantic comedies. Meet Cute produces and distributes original romantic comedies in podcast form that focus on “providing the happiness and hope that have become synonymous with the timeless genre. The company was launched in December 2019 and based in New York City, New York.
Abridge AI Inc. is a company that develops a voice recording mobile application aimed at enhancing understanding during medical conversations. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the application uses machine learning to record and summarize interactions between patients and healthcare providers, highlighting medical terms related to diagnoses, medications, and treatments. This functionality enables users to better follow their doctors' recommendations and manage their health information effectively. Abridge's mission is to empower individuals by providing clarity and context in their health discussions, whether they occur in a clinical setting or at home.
Uniswap is a fully decentralized protocol for automated liquidity provision on Ethereum.
A simple formalized equation drives unstoppable liquidity for thousands of users and hundreds of applications.
Uniswap empowers developers, liquidity providers, and traders to participate in a financial marketplace that is open and accessible to all.
Uniswap is a fully decentralized protocol for automated liquidity provision on Ethereum.
A simple formalized equation drives unstoppable liquidity for thousands of users and hundreds of applications.
Uniswap empowers developers, liquidity providers, and traders to participate in a financial marketplace that is open and accessible to all.
Dapper Labs Inc. develops blockchain-based cryptokitties video games. The company offers consumer blockchain collectible cats games for entertainment brands. Dapper Labs Inc. was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Vancouver, Canada.
David Energy Systems, Inc. specializes in designing, building, and managing onsite energy grids for industrial, commercial, and residential buildings. The company offers a software platform that allows users to efficiently manage vital data and electronic billing, thereby enhancing transparency in an otherwise opaque energy market. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, David Energy combines technological expertise with field support to empower building owners and developers to optimize their onsite energy usage.
Recount Media, Inc. is a New York-based media platform that specializes in political news through high-quality journalism and short-form video content. Founded in 2018, the company produces The Daily Recount, a flagship show that curates and summarizes essential political news events in a concise format. The platform also features interviews and segments like Recap 2020, which remix television news to convey important political stories effectively. Recount Media emphasizes delivering news without unnecessary complexity or misleading narratives, catering to an audience seeking straightforward and reliable information in five minutes or less.
Leap is a marketplace for Distributed Energy Resources to participate in the energy market. It allows every connected device to help balance the grid, and get paid for it and access wholesale markets through a single API and help build the flexible, renewable grid of the future. Leap aims to make global energy markets accessible to anyone, starting with demand response and expanding into generation and ancillary services. Leap was founded by Thomas Folker and Remco Van Den Elzen.
Juro is a contract automation platform that enables your team to create, execute and monitor routine contracts at scale without ever leaving the browser. Juro enables legal and business teams at fast-scaling businesses like Deliveroo, BabylonHealth and SecretEscapes to agree contracts faster and gain better insight into contract data. Juro is backed by Union Square Ventures, Point Nine Capital, Seedcamp and founders of TransferWise, Gumtree and Indeed.
Otis Wealth, Inc. provides s a marketplace for alternative assets, such as collectibles, fine art, and physical spaces. It acquires high-quality assets, fractionalize them into smaller shares, and offer them as equity investments. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is based in New York, New York.
Patch Homes, Inc., doing business as Noah, provides consumer finance and home equity sharing services. It offers debt-free home equity financing with no monthly payments/interest in exchange for sharing in a portion of the future appreciation/depreciation of the home’s value. The debtor uses the money to reduce debt, finance home renovations, or cover other expenses. It offers services through its platform. Patch Homes, Inc. was incorporated in 2016 and is based in San Francisco, California with an additional office in New York, New York.
ShopShops is a livestream shopping platform that connects consumers with brick-and-mortar retailers across the globe, allowing users to shop from diverse stores directly through their mobile devices. Founded in 2016 by Liyia Wu, the company operates from its headquarters in New York City and Beijing. The platform offers an interactive experience, enabling customers to browse efficiently by location and access authenticated products from various brands and stores. By breaking down geographical barriers, ShopShops provides a unique shopping experience that combines curation and interaction, allowing fashion-savvy consumers to explore global retail offerings conveniently and affordably.
Outschool operates an online platform that facilitates live, interactive learning experiences for children through classes taught by independent teachers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, the platform connects parents, motivated learners, and educators, allowing families to discover and book a variety of online classes tailored to their interests. The platform caters to a diverse range of educators, including certified teachers and individuals with expertise in various fields. Outschool's model enables parents to select classes and teachers based on their children’s needs, thereby expanding educational opportunities in a cost-effective manner compared to traditional tutoring. The platform emphasizes community building by allowing parents to collaborate on activities and share experiences.
Scroll is a subscription-based service that provides users with an ad-free online journalism experience. Headquartered in the United States, the company aims to present high-quality content to engaged readers while minimizing distractions from advertisements. By allowing users to access articles on participating news sites without ads, Scroll creates a sustainable revenue model that benefits both users and publishers. This approach not only enhances the reading experience but also supports journalism by sharing revenue with the publishers, thereby fostering a more informed and engaged audience. Through its innovative platform, Scroll seeks to address the challenges posed by the distraction economy and filter bubbles, encouraging readers to focus on meaningful content.
Dapper Labs Inc. develops blockchain-based cryptokitties video games. The company offers consumer blockchain collectible cats games for entertainment brands. Dapper Labs Inc. was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Vancouver, Canada.
CryptoKitties is a mobile game that enables users to collect and breed virtual cats on the blockchain. The collectible, breedable, and adorable CryptoKitties aim to make blockchain technology accessible to everyday consumers by putting a furry face on the concept of digital collectibles. With each CryptoKitties unique 256-bit genome empower nearly 4-billion potential genetic combinations.
OB1 is a developer of a peer-to-peer trading platform that enables a cryptocurrency marketplace. Established in 2015 and based in Fairfax, Virginia, OB1's software allows users to buy and sell goods directly with one another, eliminating the need for centralized servers or governing bodies. By utilizing cryptocurrency, the platform provides a method for commerce that is both private and free, facilitating seamless transactions without fees.
Dapper Labs Inc. develops blockchain-based cryptokitties video games. The company offers consumer blockchain collectible cats games for entertainment brands. Dapper Labs Inc. was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Vancouver, Canada.
Dwolla, Inc. is a fintech company that specializes in developing application programming interface (API) solutions for electronic payments and bank transfers. Founded in 2010 and based in Des Moines, Iowa, Dwolla provides a platform that allows businesses of all sizes to collect, facilitate, and send payments efficiently. Its Access API enables users to link bank accounts and initiate transfers seamlessly, while the Dwolla Dashboard offers tools for managing customer information, viewing transactions, and analyzing business trends. Additionally, Dwolla Labs, a subsidiary associated with Veridian Credit Union, provides users with a low-fee method to access, move, and earn money through a pooled account system. This infrastructure simplifies the complex processes of accessing payment networks and navigating regulatory requirements for its clients across various industries.
Jobbatical OÜ is an Estonian company founded in 2014 that provides an online platform for connecting professionals, such as developers, graphic designers, and marketers, with employers offering short-term employment opportunities. The service enables individuals seeking a combined work and travel experience to find temporary positions while helping employers fill short-term vacancies. Jobbatical also offers immigration and settlement services, streamlining the onboarding process for companies hiring international talent. By facilitating these connections, Jobbatical simplifies the complexities of short-term contracts and global mobility for both job seekers and employers.
Upgrade, Inc. operates an online lending platform that provides access to personal loans and an innovative credit card known as the Upgrade Card. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Phoenix, Arizona; Montreal, Canada; and Chicago, Illinois, Upgrade aims to serve mainstream consumers by combining credit products with free educational tools. These tools include credit health monitoring and resources to help users understand and manage their finances. The Upgrade Card offers responsible credit options similar to installment lending, making it accessible at numerous retail locations across the United States. Through its offerings, Upgrade seeks to empower consumers with both credit access and financial literacy.
Onename is a registrar (like GoDaddy) for the .id namespace on the Blockstack network.
Stacks is a mobile communications company based in Melbourne, Australia, that specializes in branded contact sharing solutions. The company provides innovative business cards for iPhone users, enabling them to share contact information seamlessly via iOS 7 and AirDrop. Users can efficiently organize the business cards they receive into customized stacks based on categories such as company, profession, or event. Additionally, any updates made to contact details are automatically synchronized with their contacts, ensuring that information remains current and accessible. Stacks focuses on enhancing the way individuals manage and share their professional connections.
Numerai, founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, operates as a unique hedge fund that leverages a global network of data scientists. The firm invites these data scientists to contribute by creating predictive models, which are incentivized through the use of its own cryptocurrency. Numerai employs a long/short investment strategy in the public equity markets, aiming to capitalize on the collective intelligence of its contributors. This innovative approach combines finance and data science, allowing for collaboration while maintaining the anonymity of participants.
CoverWallet, Inc. is an online platform that simplifies the management of business insurance policies for small and medium-sized enterprises. Established in 2015 and based in New York, the company offers a comprehensive suite of insurance products, including general liability, workers' compensation, commercial property, professional liability, and cyber liability, among others. CoverWallet enables clients to compare rates, access certificates, receive advice, and obtain claims assistance, all through a user-friendly digital wallet. The platform serves a diverse range of industries, including agriculture, construction, healthcare, finance, and technology, providing businesses with the tools they need to understand, purchase, and manage their insurance needs efficiently. CoverWallet operates as a subsidiary of Aon Plc, enhancing its capabilities in the insurance sector.
Pilot is a new kind of internet provider for businesses in urban cities.
Nurx Inc. is a healthcare services company that operates a mobile health platform providing access to a variety of everyday medications, including contraceptives, travel medications, and refill services. The platform also features doctor prescription and review services, as well as an at-home HPV screening test for women to assess their risk for cervical cancer. Additionally, Nurx offers at-home STI testing, treatment for genital and oral herpes, and emergency contraception, emphasizing transparent pricing and judgment-free care. The company serves residents across several states, including California, Colorado, Florida, and New York, among others. Founded in 2015, Nurx is headquartered in San Francisco, California, and aims to empower individuals to take control of their healthcare decisions.
Code Climate Inc. develops an engineering intelligence application that delivers data-driven insights to software engineering organizations. It offers Velocity that analyzes all the data from GitHub repos and provides heads-up displays, real-time analytics, and custom reports to give a perspective on how engineering team is working. The company also provides Quality that provides automated code review for test coverage, maintainability, and more to save time and merge. It offers its products for managers, engineers, executives, and product leaders. Code Climate Inc. was founded in 2011 and is based in New York, New York.
Shippo is a multi-carrier shipping API and web app. E-commerce businesses, marketplaces, and platforms are able to connect to multiple shipping carriers around the world from one API and dashboard, through Shippo. Businesses can get shipping rates, print labels, automate international documents, track shipments, and facilitate returns. The company processes millions of shipments per month for more than 35,000 customers. Businesses are able to instantly access multiple shipping carriers for real-time rates, shipping labels, international paperwork, package tracking, and return logistics. Shippo was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
The Internet can be a mean place. Koko keeps your community safe by using AI to identify bad actors and damaging content. Koko can detect issues in real time and notify your moderation system. Koko is already used by several of the top online communities to support over 100 million moderation decisions per day with typical accuracy above 99%. Koko originated at the MIT Media Lab and has collaborations with MIT, Stanford, Harvard, NYU, Columbia, and Cambridge. The company has raised $3.5M in financing from top investors including USV and Omidyar Network. Koko is based in New York City and is actively hiring for engineering, design, product management, and sales.
PayJoy Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in consumer financing solutions for smartphones. The company targets underbanked individuals in emerging markets, providing them with access to modern electronics they may not otherwise afford. PayJoy's innovative locking technology, combined with data science, allows customers to select a smartphone, make a deposit, and choose a flexible payment plan. Merchants can install PayJoy's software on their devices, which keeps the smartphones locked until the purchase is fully paid. This approach aims to expand access to affordable consumer finance, helping a significant number of people join the digital and financial landscape.
Zeitview, formerly known as DroneBase, Inc., operates an online platform that specializes in aerial data analytics for various industries, including commercial real estate, property management, insurance, and construction. The company provides a comprehensive range of drone services, such as aerial photography, video production, and mapping, which are utilized for property inspections, insurance claims, and construction site monitoring. Zeitview also caters to sectors like renewable energy, telecommunications, and media by offering tailored drone solutions for inspections and lifecycle management. With a vast network of pilots and extensive experience, having completed over 100,000 commercial missions across more than 70 countries, Zeitview has established itself as a leading provider of aerial data services, helping enterprises make informed decisions regarding their critical assets. Based in Los Angeles, the company continues to innovate and expand its offerings to meet the diverse needs of its global clientele.
SimScale GmbH operates a cloud-based engineering simulation platform that allows users to test, validate, and optimize designs across various fields. Founded in 2012 and based in Munich, Germany, SimScale provides an integrated suite of simulation tools encompassing fluid mechanics, structural mechanics, and thermodynamics, all accessible through a standard web browser. This platform enables engineers, designers, scientists, and students to create models, perform simulations, and analyze results without the need for complex software installations. By democratizing access to high-fidelity physics simulations, SimScale facilitates faster and more efficient product development for a diverse range of industries, including HVAC, automotive, aerospace, and healthcare. Additionally, the company offers online support, training, and consulting services to enhance user experience and application effectiveness.
Quizlet is a learning platform that uses activities and games to help students practice and master what they’re learning. Its mission is to build great learning tools for every student on the planet. Originally created by high school sophomore Andrew Sutherland to study high school French vocabulary. Over 20 million unique visitors per month, from grade school to grad school, study a wide range of subjects using Quizlet's web and mobile learning tools and games.
Figure 1, Inc. operates a mobile application designed for medical image sharing, enabling healthcare professionals, including physicians, medical students, and nurses, to share images and case studies for educational and diagnostic purposes. Founded in 2012 and based in Toronto, Canada, Figure 1 has developed a global community of millions of healthcare professionals who can connect, view, and discuss various medical cases. This platform facilitates knowledge exchange and collaborative learning within the medical field, enhancing the professional development of its users.
Clue is a female health application that tracks period and fertility cycle. It uses science and data to provide actionable personal insights into female health. The free mobile app, available on iOS, Android, and Apple Watch, calculates and predicts users’ periods and PMS based on users’ data. It calculates fertility windows based on global averages, which can be made more accurate by users entering ovulation test data. Clue’s mission is to help people all around the world benefit from insights into female health. The startup was founded in 2012 and it is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.
Amino Apps enables people to discover, develop, and express their interests and passions. Founded in 2011, Amino Apps offer a network of communities allowing its users explore and obsess over the things they're into.
Clarifai, Inc. specializes in advanced image recognition technology, allowing users to detect near-duplicates and conduct visual searches. The company's systems can identify various categories, objects, and tags within images, enabling the discovery of similar images in large, uncategorized repositories through a combination of semantic and visual similarity. Additionally, Clarifai offers Labeler, a tool designed for labeling unstructured datasets, facilitating data search using artificial intelligence, training AI models, and auto-scaling models in production. Founded in 2013, Clarifai is headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Tallinn, Estonia.
UCode operates an after-school learning center that teaches children between the ages of 6 and 16 how to code. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Beverly Hills, California.
Casetext, Inc. is an automated legal research company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence-based tools for lawyers and legal firms. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers its flagship product, CARA, an AI-powered research assistant that enhances legal research efficiency. CARA analyzes uploaded documents, conducts algorithmic queries across a comprehensive legal database, and identifies relevant case law, allowing legal professionals to find pertinent authorities more quickly. Casetext's technology is widely adopted by a range of legal practitioners, from large Am Law 100 firms to solo practitioners, and is designed to improve the accuracy and speed of legal research by focusing on the context of inquiries. The company was established by a team of former litigators, data scientists, and AI engineers dedicated to transforming the legal research landscape.
Veniam specializes in transforming vehicles into Wi-Fi hotspots, creating vehicular networks that enhance wireless coverage in urban areas. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company develops vehicular mesh networks that facilitate the secure management of data flows within an evolving mobility ecosystem. Veniam's solutions combine hardware, software, and cloud components to deliver services to intelligent transportation systems in cities like New York and Singapore, as well as in Porto, Portugal, where it operates the world’s largest connected vehicle network, including taxis, waste collection trucks, and public buses, providing free Wi-Fi to over 500,000 users. By leveraging these networks, Veniam aims to improve urban mobility and enhance the overall quality of life in cities.
Assembly is a web collaboration platform that enables users to develop apps, widgets, platforms, and APIs with the help of other users. It is a global community that connects designers, developers, coders, writers, marketers, and more with each other and enables them retain the ownership of their software and receive profit for their contributions. The entire process is a collaborative effort, including vision, development, design, and marketing. Each product has App Coins, which are earned by contributing work. Assembly was launched by Dave Newman, Matthew Deiters, and Chris Lloyd in 2013 and is operated from California, United States.
Splice designs and develops a technology platform for music creators streamlines the fragmented process of creating and sharing music. It also provides artists with means to connect with fans and other artists to solicit feedback throughout every step of the process. The company was founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York City.
Figure 1, Inc. operates a mobile application designed for medical image sharing, enabling healthcare professionals, including physicians, medical students, and nurses, to share images and case studies for educational and diagnostic purposes. Founded in 2012 and based in Toronto, Canada, Figure 1 has developed a global community of millions of healthcare professionals who can connect, view, and discuss various medical cases. This platform facilitates knowledge exchange and collaborative learning within the medical field, enhancing the professional development of its users.
CrowdRise, Inc. operates a fundraising Website for charitable and personal causes. Its fundraising Website allows users to raise money for medical expenses, personal emergencies, tuition, volunteer projects, and charities. The company’s Website is used by individuals to start a fundraiser, find a friend, find a charity, and find a team/event; non-profits; event managers to find event fundraising. CrowdRise, Inc. was founded in 2009 and is based in Royal Oak, Michigan. As of January 10, 2017, CrowdRise, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of GoFundMe, Inc.
VHX Corporation is a video distribution platform that enables businesses to create custom video experiences and sell content directly to their audiences through their own websites and applications. Founded in 2011 and based in Brooklyn, New York, VHX allows publishers to distribute a variety of content, including films, TV shows, comedy specials, live concert footage, lectures, web series, and educational materials. This platform provides an end-to-end technology solution that gives content creators total control over their distribution, customer data, and marketing strategies, allowing them to scale effectively and retain more revenue. Since its inception, VHX has facilitated over $6.5 million in sales and served more than 1.2 million customers. In May 2016, VHX became a subsidiary of Vimeo, LLC, further expanding its capabilities in the digital content space.
YouNow, Inc. is a live social network that allows users to broadcast and express themselves to a global audience in real time. Founded in 2011 and based in New York, the platform enables users to discover talented broadcasters, watch live streams, and engage in video chats through devices such as iOS, Android, and web browsers. YouNow operates PROPS, a blockchain-based platform that supports a decentralized economy for many-to-many video applications, where users can purchase virtual currency and content creators earn revenue based on audience engagement. Additionally, YouNow offers various products, including Rize, which connects broadcasters with engaged viewers, and the WTF game show application, allowing teams to participate in live video chat contests. The platform emphasizes the potential of human creativity and aims to fuse broadcasting, gaming, and social networking to create interactive content in real time.
Firebase was acquired by Google in 2014 and has become Googles flagship mobile platform for developers building iOS, Android, and Web apps. Firebase has been bolstered by 3 acquisitions since joining Google: Fabric/Crashlytics, Divshot, and LaunchKit. Firebase is used by >1,000,000 developers and is made up of complementary features that you can mix-and-match to fit your needs including: Free & unlimited Analytics, a Realtime Database, User Authentication, Crash Reporting, Push Notifications, and more. Learn more at http://www.firebase.com
Science Exchange, Inc. operates an online marketplace designed to facilitate collaboration between researchers and scientific service providers, including academic and government laboratories. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, the platform allows researchers to search for scientific services, compare pricing, and access quality testimonials, streamlining the procurement process. Additionally, Science Exchange offers an enterprise dynamic report tool that helps pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies track key performance indicators related to their outsourced research and development investments. By automating various collaborative tasks such as obtaining quotes, managing projects, and processing payments, the marketplace enhances R&D productivity while ensuring data security and regulatory compliance.
CircleUp Network, Inc. operates an equity crowdfunding platform that connects accredited investors with early-stage consumer and retail brand entrepreneurs. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, the company provides a modern approach to private markets by facilitating access to capital and resources for innovative consumer goods companies. Utilizing Helio, its proprietary machine learning platform, CircleUp analyzes vast amounts of data to evaluate potential investments and predict business success. The platform emphasizes sectors such as food, personal care, pet products, apparel, retail, and restaurants, allowing investors to discover and research promising brands. CircleUp’s investor base includes industry experts, venture capitalists, private equity professionals, and angel investors, all focused on identifying and supporting the growth of emerging consumer brands.
Coinbase, Inc. is an online platform that enables merchants, consumers, and traders to buy, sell, and store digital currencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, Coinbase provides various products and services, such as a user-friendly website for transactions, digital wallets, and merchant payment processing tools. The platform allows users to connect their bank accounts to facilitate the buying and selling of cryptocurrencies. Additionally, Coinbase Ventures serves as the company's investment arm, focusing on early-stage startups in the cryptocurrency and blockchain sectors. With a mission to create an open financial system for the world, Coinbase has positioned itself as a significant player in the digital currency market.
Kitchensurfing, Inc. operates an online marketplace of chefs that connects them with people all over the world. Its platform allows users to find chefs to cook at their homes, parties, and anniversary dinners, as well as for cooking lessons. Kitchensurfing, Inc. was incorporated in 2012 and is based in New York, New York.
Sift is a technology company specializing in fraud detection and prevention through its advanced machine learning platform. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, California, Sift's software helps businesses monitor their online traffic in real-time, providing instant alerts for fraudulent activities. The platform enables clients to send various events to receive fraud scores, utilizing a JavaScript snippet to capture on-page activities and a REST API for reporting transactions. In addition to its fraud prevention services, Sift operates as an online publisher, managing a portfolio of business communities and providing website solutions to a range of organizations, including accounting firms in the UK. With a commitment to digital trust and safety, Sift supports companies in unlocking revenue while mitigating risks associated with fraud.
Auxmoney GmbH operates an online marketplace for peer-to-peer lending, facilitating loans between private consumers and investors. Founded in 2007 and based in Düsseldorf, Germany, the platform offers a variety of loan options, including instant loans, installment loans, and loans for specific purposes such as education, vacations, and business start-ups. In addition to personal loans, auxmoney provides services such as factoring, credit lines, and commercial real estate financing. The platform allows investors to participate by funding loans, creating a bank-free borrowing system that benefits both borrowers and lenders.
Yieldmo is one of the fastest-growing digital advertising and attention analytics companies. Our premium marketplace allows advertisers to create, measure, model, and optimize campaigns for unmatched scale and performance. We ultimately deliver better results by harnessing the power of attention data to drive superior audience engagement and retargeting.
Behance is an online platform that allows creative professionals to showcase and discover work through multimedia portfolios. Launched in September 2006 by Matias Corea and Scott Belsky, it serves a wide range of creative fields including design, photography, animation, and fine arts. The platform not only enables users to display their portfolios but also fosters networking among creative communities, schools, and organizations. Additionally, Behance integrates with ProSite, a customizable portfolio site builder, and distributes creative work to other online galleries. With millions of users visiting the site monthly, Behance has become a vital resource for individuals seeking to showcase their talent and connect with opportunities in the creative industry. Its operations are based in New York, United States.
Codecademy helps millions of learners around the world obtain the skills they need to succeed in today’s digital world -- all in a way that’s fun, free, and accessible anywhere.
Codecademy is different from any other learning experience; it’s designed to complement the way people want to learn in the twenty-first century. Through Codecademy's web- and mobile-based platforms, learners discover concepts such as HTML/CSS, Javascript/jQuery, Python, Ruby, PHP, and APIs by actually building things and getting constant feedback from peers.
Codecademy is an entirely new, networked approach to learning in which you interact with students across the globe, build amazing projects, and - most importantly - apply your skills to improve your life.
Duolingo, Inc. develops a language learning platform for classrooms. It offers English fluency tests for businesses, schools, and governments globally. Duolingo, Inc. was founded in 2011 and is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Turntable.fm is a project of [Seth Goldstein](http://www.crunchbase.com/person/seth-goldstein) and [Billy Chasen](http://www.crunchbase.com/person/billy-chasen), the two guys who brought us [Stickybits](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/stickybits). Users in each dance room has an avatar and can chat with each other. Users can create their own playlist and get up in the DJ booth to battle it out. Turntable.fm a social music platform that encourages hanging out with people and discovering music. If a DJ is playing a song you like, you can add it to your playlist, buy it on iTunes, find it on Last.fm, or launch Spotify. In November 2013, Turntable announced they would be shutting down turntable.fm to focus on their live events platform.
Wattpad Corp. operates an online platform that fosters a global community of readers and writers, enabling storytelling as a social and interactive experience. Founded in 2006 and based in Toronto, Canada, Wattpad connects over 65 million users who collectively engage with original stories for more than 20 billion minutes each month. The flagship app allows users to read, write, and share stories in multiple languages, while also enabling collaboration and feedback through comments and multimedia. In addition to the main platform, Wattpad offers Tap, a product featuring short, chat-based stories. Wattpad Studios collaborates with industry partners to adapt stories for film, television, and print, and Wattpad Brand Solutions provides advertising services aimed at engaging Millennial and Gen Z audiences. Through its innovative use of community and technology, Wattpad aims to entertain and connect people worldwide through diverse storytelling formats.
Skillshare is an online learning community with thousands of inspiring classes for creative and curious people, on topics including illustration, design, photography, video, freelancing, and more. The company's community offers classes on any type of skill, from baking cupcakes to raising startup capital to varying fields in design, business, and technology, enabling members to harness their creative power and learn skills in an enhanced way.
The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in New York.
Canvas was an internet remix community.
Kik Interactive, Inc. develops smartphone messaging applications for iPhone, Android, Windows Phone, and BlackBerry. Its Kik Messenger enables users to talk to friends, and browse and share various Websites with friends. Kik Interactive, Inc. was formerly known as Unsynced, Inc. and changed its name to Kik Interactive, Inc. in March 2010. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Waterloo, Canada. It has additional offices in Toronto and Tel Aviv.
Edmodo is a global education network established in 2008, headquartered in San Mateo, California. It provides an online platform that facilitates communication and collaboration among educators, students, parents, and administrators, with a focus on enhancing the learning experience. The platform boasts over 77 million users across approximately 550,000 schools worldwide. Edmodo prioritizes the privacy of its users, offering a secure environment for sharing resources and educational content. The company also provides tools for school leaders to access analytics, deliver professional development, and conduct formative assessments, which aim to improve learning outcomes. By connecting teachers, students, and parents, Edmodo helps foster engagement and supports learners in discovering their passions and enhancing their skills. Edmodo operates as a subsidiary of Best Assistant Education Online Limited.
Tasty Labs is a startup founded by the founder of Delicious, Joshua Schachter, and ex googler Paul Rademacher and former Mozilla Director of Add-Ons, Nick Nguyen. Tasty Labs goal is to try and put "the useful back into social software".
Online address book enabling users to make private notes about their contacts and set follow-up reminders for appointments
Zemanta is a company that specializes in programmatic advertising, focusing specifically on native advertising solutions. Its flagship platform, Zemanta One, is designed for cross-channel media buying, allowing brands and digital agencies to promote and distribute marketing content effectively. The platform enables users to scale, automate, and optimize their native advertising efforts. Founded in 2007, Zemanta is headquartered in New York and has a presence in North America and Europe. In addition to its advertising capabilities, Zemanta provides tools for content discovery and audience development, helping publishers engage with new readers and expand their reach.