SEASALT.AI
Seed Round in 2024
Seasalt.ai is an omnichannel contact center solution built on the twilio stack that includes flex, programmable text, chat, voice, and video. It supports batch text messaging as well as automated chat with messenger, instagram, line, whatsapp, and other services. Transcribing, analyzing, and summarizing all messages and phone calls is possible. It offers customer service software, automation, and workforce management. It is also referred to as a one-stop shop for customer communications, with applications in customer service, sales development, and business development.
Picnic
Venture Round in 2024
Picnic, founded in 2016 and based in Seattle, Washington, specializes in food production technology and robotics solutions for the food service and hospitality industries. Formerly known as Vivid Robotics Inc., the company has assembled a team of experienced professionals from both food and technology sectors. Picnic's flagship product, the Pizza Production System, represents a significant innovation in automated food preparation, enabling commercial kitchens to produce hundreds of custom pizzas per hour using chef-selected ingredients and recipes. The company's application facilitates seamless interactions and ordering processes for food companies, enhancing operational efficiency in the industry.
Enzzo is a technology company that employs artificial intelligence to facilitate and accelerate the development of hardware products. It assists businesses in defining their product specifications, mitigating risks, and fostering collaborative work environments, from initial requirements to final product realization.
Hyphen AI
Seed Round in 2024
Hyphen AI specializes in access management solutions tailored for software developers. Their platform automates access control, integrating with popular services and cloud resources to streamline team workflows. This enables developers to securely grant access and efficiently manage resources, enhancing overall productivity.
Augie Studio
Seed Round in 2023
Augie Studio is an innovative startup specializing in AI-driven video creation technology. It focuses on providing tools that enable creators to effortlessly transform text or audio prompts into engaging videos. By leveraging a unique platform, Augie Studio allows users to enhance their video content with a mix of open, licensed, and generative media, ensuring that even those without extensive technical skills can produce professional-quality visuals. The company's mission is to democratize video creation, making it accessible and enjoyable for all creators while they engage with their audiences.
Auriga Space
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Next-generation space launch company providing efficient, clean and flexible transport to space
Continuum Space Systems
Seed Round in 2023
Continuum Space Systems is a developer of a space technology platform that focuses on enhancing the planning and execution of space missions. The company has created the Unified Mission Management Software as a Service (SaaS) platform, which enables organizations to efficiently manage every stage of a space mission, from ideation and design to operations. By leveraging advanced software tools, Continuum Space Systems aims to reduce the time and cost associated with space missions while minimizing risks and improving safety. The platform is designed to support companies in achieving more effective and streamlined mission execution.
Sensate
Seed Round in 2023
Sensate is a London-based company that specializes in developing consumer products aimed at reducing stress and enhancing well-being. Its flagship product is a palm-sized wearable device designed to be placed on the chest, which operates in conjunction with a companion app. This innovative device utilizes engineered sub-audible tones that provide a calming sensation, effectively stimulating the vagus nerve to help users manage stress in real time. Sensate's technology is rooted in integrated medicine principles, offering users a means to achieve relaxation, improve sleep, and enhance concentration within a matter of minutes. The company is a product of BioSelf Technology, focusing on empowering individuals to build stress resilience through its unique approach to relaxation and mindfulness.
Aerotruth
Seed Round in 2022
Aerotruth operates a business management platform tailored for financial institutions. This platform streamlines the onboarding and ongoing management of fintech, banking, and correspondent partner relationships. It facilitates efficient exchange, storage, and approval of regulatory compliance documents, enabling institutions to expedite due diligence processes and simplify partner relationship management.
Audiotool
Venture Round in 2022
Audiotool is a free online music production studio that allows creators to produce, collaborate, and share music directly in their browsers. The platform offers a comprehensive suite for music mixing and creation, featuring a crowdsourced library that enhances the music-making experience. Users can store their creations digitally, benefiting from cloud support that facilitates easy access and sharing of their content. Audiotool's focus on collaboration empowers musicians to work together seamlessly, making it simpler for them to produce and publish their music.
Katalyst Merchant Banking, established in 1999, is an investment banking firm specializing in mergers and acquisitions, private placement, public market advisory, valuation, and capital acquisition services. With headquarters in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, and additional offices in New York City and Vienna, Virginia, the firm also launched a strategic partnership with New World Ventures in 2002.
Dust Labs
Seed Round in 2022
Dust Labs is a technology company specializing in web3 solutions that focuses on enhancing the value of NFT communities. It develops software designed to provide essential tooling for NFT projects primarily on the Solana and Ethereum blockchains. By offering a project management tool tailored for NFT initiatives, Dust Labs enables clients to effectively manage their projects and deliver increased value to their holders. The company's commitment to innovation in the NFT space positions it as a significant player in the growing market for digital assets.
Irreverent Labs
Series A in 2022
Irreverent Labs is a game development company based in Dover, Delaware, specializing in creating games and entertainment featuring AI-powered non-playable characters (NPCs). By integrating machine learning and blockchain technology, the company aims to deliver engaging gameplay experiences that evolve over time, providing depth and enjoyment for players. Additionally, Irreverent Labs is enhancing its artificial intelligence capabilities to include tools for text-to-3D modeling and video prediction, thereby enabling content creators to transform the landscape of entertainment production. Through its innovative approach, Irreverent Labs seeks to redefine the interactive gaming experience.
Possible Finance
Venture Round in 2022
Possible Finance is a consumer finance company dedicated to providing access to capital while promoting long-term financial health. The company focuses on helping communities break the cycle of debt and enhance economic mobility. It has developed a mobile-only financing application that allows users to secure short-term loans without undergoing a credit check. This platform offers a straightforward and affordable alternative to traditional payday loans, featuring longer repayment schedules through multiple installments. By simplifying the borrowing process, Possible Finance aims to empower individuals to manage their finances more effectively and build their credit over time.
Hola Cash
Venture Round in 2022
Hola Cash is a pioneering payment platform in Latin America that offers a comprehensive checkout solution, integrating various payment methods to enhance transaction efficiency. The platform enables users to make payments to friends, merchants, and stores without relying on cash or cards, thus simplifying the payment process. Hola Cash focuses on preventing fraud and providing a seamless one-click checkout experience through a single integration, which reduces costs and complexities for merchants while delivering a fast and standardized experience for consumers. By facilitating money transfers and streamlining transactions, Hola Cash aims to make digital payments more accessible and rewarding for users across the region.
Arker:The legend of ohm
Seed Round in 2021
Arker is a nonfungible token (NFT), a play-to-earn game that allows users to earn crypto and trade it for actual money. To fight for the city of Ohm, players must recruit heroes of different classes. As a result, they increase the loot of Arker, a mineral of great value. Fighting against another player allows earning tokens, which can be exchanged for items, and playing player-versus-environment enables to earn rewards for items.
UNest is a financial technology company based in North Hollywood, California, founded by Ksenia Yudina in 2018. The company specializes in providing an accessible digital investing platform aimed at helping families build a secure financial future for their children. UNest allows parents to open a UTMA account quickly and easily through its app, with no paperwork required. The platform offers advisor-guided investment plans, a simple gifting feature, and the ability to set up recurring contributions. Additionally, users can earn rewards through UNest Rewards.
Irreverent Labs
Seed Round in 2021
Irreverent Labs is a game development company based in Dover, Delaware, specializing in creating games and entertainment featuring AI-powered non-playable characters (NPCs). By integrating machine learning and blockchain technology, the company aims to deliver engaging gameplay experiences that evolve over time, providing depth and enjoyment for players. Additionally, Irreverent Labs is enhancing its artificial intelligence capabilities to include tools for text-to-3D modeling and video prediction, thereby enabling content creators to transform the landscape of entertainment production. Through its innovative approach, Irreverent Labs seeks to redefine the interactive gaming experience.
DressX is a pioneering platform for digital garments, addressing the significant environmental impact of the traditional fashion industry. By offering a sustainable alternative, DressX enables the creation and consumption of fashion without generating waste, carbon emissions, or harmful chemicals. The platform integrates advanced 3D technology to allow users to wear digital clothing across various online environments, promoting a fun and innovative shopping experience. Additionally, DressX supports fashion influencers and designers, providing them with resources for distribution, retail development, and creative direction, thereby fostering growth in the digital fashion sector. The company is committed to shaping the future of fashion through its digital offerings.
Vitrina A.I.
Seed Round in 2021
Vitrina AI is a software-as-a-service platform tailored for the video content and gaming industries, focusing on facilitating cross-border transactions. Founded in 2020 and based in Menlo Park, California, the company leverages proprietary artificial intelligence to enhance search capabilities across the global video supply chain. Its Deals Intelligence module monitors content funding and acquisition trends globally, while the Deal Center provides a range of tools designed to support and streamline cross-border deals. By offering vendor intelligence and a comprehensive discovery system, Vitrina AI aims to improve efficiency and speed for entertainment companies, eliminating uncertainty in their operations.
Concreit
Seed Round in 2021
Concreit Inc. is a Seattle-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in providing a user-friendly platform for commercial real estate investments through blockchain technology. The platform enables everyday investors to build and manage diversified real estate portfolios without the burdens of direct ownership. Concreit offers a lifestyle-oriented investment approach, allowing users to set financial goals, access expert guidance, and learn new skills related to real estate investing. The company focuses on raising capital, managing investor relations, and providing liquidity, making the real estate investment process more accessible and less stressful for its clients.
Dolly
Secondary Market in 2021
Dolly, Inc. is an online marketplace based in Seattle, Washington, that connects users with local truck owners for various moving, delivery, and hauling services. Founded in 2013, the company operates through a mobile app that matches vetted pick-up truck owners with individuals in need of assistance. Dolly's offerings include apartment moves, retail store deliveries, labor-only moves, storage transports, and junk removal. Additionally, they facilitate services such as Craigslist pick-up and drop-off, as well as donation pick-up and delivery, catering to both residential and small business needs. The company emphasizes convenience and efficiency in its on-demand delivery network, utilizing a fleet of pick-up trucks, cargo vans, and box trucks.
Plunk is an analytics platform designed to assist homeowners, real estate professionals, and investors in valuing and investing in residential real estate. Founded in 2019 by Brian Lent and David Bluhm, the company is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington. Plunk employs artificial intelligence to provide real-time, dynamic insights into property values, market movements, and future valuations. Its comprehensive suite of data and software products, accessible through web and mobile platforms, enables users to make informed decisions and build wealth through real estate investments. By offering a new level of transparency and assessability in property valuation, Plunk aims to transform the way individuals engage with the residential real estate market.
Concreit
Seed Round in 2021
Concreit Inc. is a Seattle-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in providing a user-friendly platform for commercial real estate investments through blockchain technology. The platform enables everyday investors to build and manage diversified real estate portfolios without the burdens of direct ownership. Concreit offers a lifestyle-oriented investment approach, allowing users to set financial goals, access expert guidance, and learn new skills related to real estate investing. The company focuses on raising capital, managing investor relations, and providing liquidity, making the real estate investment process more accessible and less stressful for its clients.
SEASALT.AI
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Seasalt.ai is an omnichannel contact center solution built on the twilio stack that includes flex, programmable text, chat, voice, and video. It supports batch text messaging as well as automated chat with messenger, instagram, line, whatsapp, and other services. Transcribing, analyzing, and summarizing all messages and phone calls is possible. It offers customer service software, automation, and workforce management. It is also referred to as a one-stop shop for customer communications, with applications in customer service, sales development, and business development.
Vobil.com
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Vobil.com is an insurance company. They offer customer experience, ad tech, and martech for the financial and insurance industries. The company provides vertical voice solutions for the grocery and retail industries using conversational AI.
Fantasmo.io
Seed Round in 2021
Fantasmo.io, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Venice, California, develops decentralized and open-source software solutions for creating 3D maps and camera-based positioning systems suitable for both indoor and outdoor environments. The company's primary offering, the Camera Positioning Standard, operates without the need for traditional infrastructure such as satellites, beacons, or radios, making it particularly versatile for various applications. Fantasmo's technology is utilized across multiple sectors, including micro mobility, robotics, mobile devices, and automotive industries, enabling advancements in augmented reality and the integration of physical and digital spaces.
Outer, Inc. is a direct-to-consumer company based in Santa Monica, California, specializing in the manufacture of outdoor furniture. Founded in 2017 and originally known as Jia Outdoor, Inc., the company rebranded in 2018 to better reflect its mission of enhancing outdoor living. Outer designs its products with input from experienced furniture designer Terry Lin and produces them in a family-owned factory led by CEO Jiake Liu. The company focuses on creating durable, eco-conscious furniture from sustainable materials, ensuring that its offerings can withstand harsh outdoor conditions. Since its inception, Outer has experienced significant growth, increasing its revenue elevenfold by 2020 and expanding its workforce substantially in a short period.
iLife Digital
Seed Round in 2020
I-Life Technologies Inc is a hardware + software + services company dedicated to the research, design, marketing, sale and support of innovative products that enhance people’s lives. Our product offerings include Tablet PC, Smartphones, Laptops, 2 in1 devices, PC’s, Virtual reality and Wearable. It is also developing cloud solutions to bring together the Internet of Things.
Possible Finance
Series B in 2020
Possible Finance is a consumer finance company dedicated to providing access to capital while promoting long-term financial health. The company focuses on helping communities break the cycle of debt and enhance economic mobility. It has developed a mobile-only financing application that allows users to secure short-term loans without undergoing a credit check. This platform offers a straightforward and affordable alternative to traditional payday loans, featuring longer repayment schedules through multiple installments. By simplifying the borrowing process, Possible Finance aims to empower individuals to manage their finances more effectively and build their credit over time.
Violux, Inc. is a company based in Irvine, California, that specializes in designing and developing ultraviolet light cleaning devices aimed at disinfecting and sterilizing everyday household items. Founded in 2020, Violux's products leverage smart UV-C light technology to effectively eliminate 99.9% of viruses, bacteria, and germs from frequently used items such as tablets, computers, keys, pet toys, and baby products. The devices not only provide a chemical-free and eco-friendly cleaning solution but also feature a mobile application that tracks usage, schedules reminders, and sends notifications to users. Violux's innovative approach enables individuals to ensure the cleanliness of their personal belongings, promoting a healthier living environment.
Sensate
Seed Round in 2020
Sensate is a London-based company that specializes in developing consumer products aimed at reducing stress and enhancing well-being. Its flagship product is a palm-sized wearable device designed to be placed on the chest, which operates in conjunction with a companion app. This innovative device utilizes engineered sub-audible tones that provide a calming sensation, effectively stimulating the vagus nerve to help users manage stress in real time. Sensate's technology is rooted in integrated medicine principles, offering users a means to achieve relaxation, improve sleep, and enhance concentration within a matter of minutes. The company is a product of BioSelf Technology, focusing on empowering individuals to build stress resilience through its unique approach to relaxation and mindfulness.
Mango Sciences
Funding Round in 2020
Mango Sciences is a data science company based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2019. It specializes in transforming complex clinical data into actionable insights using its advanced analytics platform, Querent. This AI-driven platform enables collaboration among clinical scientists, pharmaceutical researchers, and healthcare experts to improve precision medicine and optimize patient care. Mango Sciences focuses on connecting underrepresented patients to precision medicine, particularly in emerging markets like India. By partnering with hospitals, the company aims to enhance health data understanding, advance patient care, and facilitate drug discovery for diverse populations.
Outer, Inc. is a direct-to-consumer company based in Santa Monica, California, specializing in the manufacture of outdoor furniture. Founded in 2017 and originally known as Jia Outdoor, Inc., the company rebranded in 2018 to better reflect its mission of enhancing outdoor living. Outer designs its products with input from experienced furniture designer Terry Lin and produces them in a family-owned factory led by CEO Jiake Liu. The company focuses on creating durable, eco-conscious furniture from sustainable materials, ensuring that its offerings can withstand harsh outdoor conditions. Since its inception, Outer has experienced significant growth, increasing its revenue elevenfold by 2020 and expanding its workforce substantially in a short period.
UNest is a financial technology company based in North Hollywood, California, founded by Ksenia Yudina in 2018. The company specializes in providing an accessible digital investing platform aimed at helping families build a secure financial future for their children. UNest allows parents to open a UTMA account quickly and easily through its app, with no paperwork required. The platform offers advisor-guided investment plans, a simple gifting feature, and the ability to set up recurring contributions. Additionally, users can earn rewards through UNest Rewards.
Dolly, Inc. is an online marketplace based in Seattle, Washington, that connects users with local truck owners for various moving, delivery, and hauling services. Founded in 2013, the company operates through a mobile app that matches vetted pick-up truck owners with individuals in need of assistance. Dolly's offerings include apartment moves, retail store deliveries, labor-only moves, storage transports, and junk removal. Additionally, they facilitate services such as Craigslist pick-up and drop-off, as well as donation pick-up and delivery, catering to both residential and small business needs. The company emphasizes convenience and efficiency in its on-demand delivery network, utilizing a fleet of pick-up trucks, cargo vans, and box trucks.
Stackin' is a financial fitness platform aimed at empowering individuals to enhance their financial lives through engaging text messages. With over one million subscribers, it targets a younger demographic by offering tools and curated products that promote healthy financial habits in a fun and judgment-free environment. The platform leverages a custom messaging system, along with data, machine learning, and human interaction, to send personalized messages that educate users on saving money, reducing debt, and starting to invest. Additionally, Stackin' provides financial tips and content designed to inform and entertain its audience, helping them make informed decisions for their financial future.
Concreit
Seed Round in 2020
Concreit Inc. is a Seattle-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in providing a user-friendly platform for commercial real estate investments through blockchain technology. The platform enables everyday investors to build and manage diversified real estate portfolios without the burdens of direct ownership. Concreit offers a lifestyle-oriented investment approach, allowing users to set financial goals, access expert guidance, and learn new skills related to real estate investing. The company focuses on raising capital, managing investor relations, and providing liquidity, making the real estate investment process more accessible and less stressful for its clients.
Plunk is an analytics platform designed to assist homeowners, real estate professionals, and investors in valuing and investing in residential real estate. Founded in 2019 by Brian Lent and David Bluhm, the company is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington. Plunk employs artificial intelligence to provide real-time, dynamic insights into property values, market movements, and future valuations. Its comprehensive suite of data and software products, accessible through web and mobile platforms, enables users to make informed decisions and build wealth through real estate investments. By offering a new level of transparency and assessability in property valuation, Plunk aims to transform the way individuals engage with the residential real estate market.
UNest is a financial technology company based in North Hollywood, California, founded by Ksenia Yudina in 2018. The company specializes in providing an accessible digital investing platform aimed at helping families build a secure financial future for their children. UNest allows parents to open a UTMA account quickly and easily through its app, with no paperwork required. The platform offers advisor-guided investment plans, a simple gifting feature, and the ability to set up recurring contributions. Additionally, users can earn rewards through UNest Rewards.
Mango Sciences
Seed Round in 2020
Mango Sciences is a data science company based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2019. It specializes in transforming complex clinical data into actionable insights using its advanced analytics platform, Querent. This AI-driven platform enables collaboration among clinical scientists, pharmaceutical researchers, and healthcare experts to improve precision medicine and optimize patient care. Mango Sciences focuses on connecting underrepresented patients to precision medicine, particularly in emerging markets like India. By partnering with hospitals, the company aims to enhance health data understanding, advance patient care, and facilitate drug discovery for diverse populations.
Bamboo Learning
Seed Round in 2019
Bamboo Learning, Inc. is an education-focused software and services company based in Seattle. Founded in 2005, the company operates an online learning platform that leverages voice-first technology to create engaging educational experiences for users of all ages. The platform offers a variety of applications, including Bamboo Math and Bamboo Music, which provide challenging exercises in subjects such as math, helping users progress in their learning journey. By utilizing voice interaction, the platform enables children and adults to learn and practice different academic subjects in a fun and dynamic way, enhancing the overall learning experience.
Field Day
Funding Round in 2019
Field Day operates a nationwide marketplace connecting local marketers with enterprise brands to enhance local demand for products and services. The company's platform serves as a centralized local intelligence resource, providing clients with tools and data to effectively plan, execute, and measure field marketing initiatives. With a network of over 10,000 ambassadors, Field Day offers competitive compensation for local marketers engaging in promotional activities for national brands. Notable clients include Panera Bread, Square, Blaze Pizza, and US Cellular, among others. Through its innovative approach, Field Day enables businesses to make informed decisions regarding real estate and marketing strategies while quantifying the impact of local events on sales performance.
Fantasmo.io
Venture Round in 2019
Fantasmo.io, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Venice, California, develops decentralized and open-source software solutions for creating 3D maps and camera-based positioning systems suitable for both indoor and outdoor environments. The company's primary offering, the Camera Positioning Standard, operates without the need for traditional infrastructure such as satellites, beacons, or radios, making it particularly versatile for various applications. Fantasmo's technology is utilized across multiple sectors, including micro mobility, robotics, mobile devices, and automotive industries, enabling advancements in augmented reality and the integration of physical and digital spaces.
Concreit
Funding Round in 2019
Concreit Inc. is a Seattle-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in providing a user-friendly platform for commercial real estate investments through blockchain technology. The platform enables everyday investors to build and manage diversified real estate portfolios without the burdens of direct ownership. Concreit offers a lifestyle-oriented investment approach, allowing users to set financial goals, access expert guidance, and learn new skills related to real estate investing. The company focuses on raising capital, managing investor relations, and providing liquidity, making the real estate investment process more accessible and less stressful for its clients.
Chatitive
Funding Round in 2019
Chatitive Inc., established in 2016 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, specializes in a two-way SMS marketing platform that leverages context to deliver personalized, conversational mobile messages directly to consumers. Its intelligent conversational messaging platform facilitates customer engagement across the mobile customer lifecycle, enabling businesses to rewrite their playbook on company-customer interactions by creating a dedicated communication channel for mobile customers.
Staging & Design Network
Venture Round in 2019
Staging & Design Network is an innovative online marketplace tailored for the home staging and interior design community. It has established the first shared rental pool for home furnishings, addressing the critical need for sufficient inventory in real estate staging, which can enhance home sale prices by up to 18% and significantly reduce time on the market. The platform allows members to store their unused furniture, generating rental and sales income while enabling efficient inventory tracking and automated accounting. In addition to facilitating revenue sharing among members, the network offers professional design assistance, a service directory, rental insurance, and white glove delivery and setup. This comprehensive approach not only enhances the profitability of home stagers, interior designers, builders, and realtors but also positions Staging & Design Network to capitalize on a substantial market opportunity estimated at $140 billion.
UNest is a financial technology company based in North Hollywood, California, founded by Ksenia Yudina in 2018. The company specializes in providing an accessible digital investing platform aimed at helping families build a secure financial future for their children. UNest allows parents to open a UTMA account quickly and easily through its app, with no paperwork required. The platform offers advisor-guided investment plans, a simple gifting feature, and the ability to set up recurring contributions. Additionally, users can earn rewards through UNest Rewards.
Plunk is an analytics platform designed to assist homeowners, real estate professionals, and investors in valuing and investing in residential real estate. Founded in 2019 by Brian Lent and David Bluhm, the company is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington. Plunk employs artificial intelligence to provide real-time, dynamic insights into property values, market movements, and future valuations. Its comprehensive suite of data and software products, accessible through web and mobile platforms, enables users to make informed decisions and build wealth through real estate investments. By offering a new level of transparency and assessability in property valuation, Plunk aims to transform the way individuals engage with the residential real estate market.
Make.TV
Funding Round in 2019
Make.TV, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in cloud-based live video acquisition and management solutions through its Live Video Cloud (LVC) platform. Founded in 2016, Make.TV has established itself as a leader in the integration of mobile devices for contributor-based and crowd-sourced live video, serving prominent clients in the media, entertainment, and technology sectors, including ESL, MTV/Viacom, and FOX Sports Brasil. The company's innovative platform allows broadcasters to collect, curate, and distribute live video streams from diverse sources, including mobile devices, social media, and traditional broadcast infrastructure. By enabling the seamless integration of various live feeds, Make.TV's solutions cater to the needs of content programmers and service providers in industries such as news, sports, esports, and entertainment. The company also maintains a presence in Cologne, Germany.
Dolly, Inc. is an online marketplace based in Seattle, Washington, that connects users with local truck owners for various moving, delivery, and hauling services. Founded in 2013, the company operates through a mobile app that matches vetted pick-up truck owners with individuals in need of assistance. Dolly's offerings include apartment moves, retail store deliveries, labor-only moves, storage transports, and junk removal. Additionally, they facilitate services such as Craigslist pick-up and drop-off, as well as donation pick-up and delivery, catering to both residential and small business needs. The company emphasizes convenience and efficiency in its on-demand delivery network, utilizing a fleet of pick-up trucks, cargo vans, and box trucks.
Foundation AI
Seed Round in 2019
Foundation AI, founded in 2017 and based in Long Beach, California, specializes in developing artificial intelligence software that transforms unstructured data from text, images, and videos into structured formats. Its Foundation Extract Platform enables organizations to derive actionable insights, automate cognitive processes, and enhance decision-making capabilities. The founding team previously created Querent, a prominent healthcare analytics platform that analyzed over 300 billion data elements from clinical records and claims files. Through their expertise, Foundation AI aims to challenge conventional methods, offering innovative solutions to complex problems. The company's technology employs artificial intelligence and machine learning to streamline labor-intensive tasks, improve productivity, and optimize business efficiency for its clients.
Outer, Inc. is a direct-to-consumer company based in Santa Monica, California, specializing in the manufacture of outdoor furniture. Founded in 2017 and originally known as Jia Outdoor, Inc., the company rebranded in 2018 to better reflect its mission of enhancing outdoor living. Outer designs its products with input from experienced furniture designer Terry Lin and produces them in a family-owned factory led by CEO Jiake Liu. The company focuses on creating durable, eco-conscious furniture from sustainable materials, ensuring that its offerings can withstand harsh outdoor conditions. Since its inception, Outer has experienced significant growth, increasing its revenue elevenfold by 2020 and expanding its workforce substantially in a short period.
Possible Finance
Series A in 2019
Possible Finance is a consumer finance company dedicated to providing access to capital while promoting long-term financial health. The company focuses on helping communities break the cycle of debt and enhance economic mobility. It has developed a mobile-only financing application that allows users to secure short-term loans without undergoing a credit check. This platform offers a straightforward and affordable alternative to traditional payday loans, featuring longer repayment schedules through multiple installments. By simplifying the borrowing process, Possible Finance aims to empower individuals to manage their finances more effectively and build their credit over time.
Stackin'
Convertible Note in 2019
Stackin' is a financial fitness platform aimed at empowering individuals to enhance their financial lives through engaging text messages. With over one million subscribers, it targets a younger demographic by offering tools and curated products that promote healthy financial habits in a fun and judgment-free environment. The platform leverages a custom messaging system, along with data, machine learning, and human interaction, to send personalized messages that educate users on saving money, reducing debt, and starting to invest. Additionally, Stackin' provides financial tips and content designed to inform and entertain its audience, helping them make informed decisions for their financial future.
Possible Finance
Venture Round in 2019
Possible Finance is a consumer finance company dedicated to providing access to capital while promoting long-term financial health. The company focuses on helping communities break the cycle of debt and enhance economic mobility. It has developed a mobile-only financing application that allows users to secure short-term loans without undergoing a credit check. This platform offers a straightforward and affordable alternative to traditional payday loans, featuring longer repayment schedules through multiple installments. By simplifying the borrowing process, Possible Finance aims to empower individuals to manage their finances more effectively and build their credit over time.
Concreit
Seed Round in 2019
Concreit Inc. is a Seattle-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in providing a user-friendly platform for commercial real estate investments through blockchain technology. The platform enables everyday investors to build and manage diversified real estate portfolios without the burdens of direct ownership. Concreit offers a lifestyle-oriented investment approach, allowing users to set financial goals, access expert guidance, and learn new skills related to real estate investing. The company focuses on raising capital, managing investor relations, and providing liquidity, making the real estate investment process more accessible and less stressful for its clients.
Possible Finance
Seed Round in 2018
Possible Finance is a consumer finance company dedicated to providing access to capital while promoting long-term financial health. The company focuses on helping communities break the cycle of debt and enhance economic mobility. It has developed a mobile-only financing application that allows users to secure short-term loans without undergoing a credit check. This platform offers a straightforward and affordable alternative to traditional payday loans, featuring longer repayment schedules through multiple installments. By simplifying the borrowing process, Possible Finance aims to empower individuals to manage their finances more effectively and build their credit over time.
Crowd Cow
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Crowd Cow, Inc. is an online retail platform based in Seattle, Washington, that facilitates the direct purchase of meat products from small family farms. Founded in 2015, the company specializes in offering a variety of meats, including beef, pork, lamb, chicken, and seafood, allowing customers to select specific cuts and quantities according to their preferences. By partnering with independent farmers and aquaculture operators, Crowd Cow provides high-quality, crafted meat products delivered directly to consumers' doors, ensuring a convenient and personalized shopping experience.
Field Day
Seed Round in 2018
Field Day operates a nationwide marketplace connecting local marketers with enterprise brands to enhance local demand for products and services. The company's platform serves as a centralized local intelligence resource, providing clients with tools and data to effectively plan, execute, and measure field marketing initiatives. With a network of over 10,000 ambassadors, Field Day offers competitive compensation for local marketers engaging in promotional activities for national brands. Notable clients include Panera Bread, Square, Blaze Pizza, and US Cellular, among others. Through its innovative approach, Field Day enables businesses to make informed decisions regarding real estate and marketing strategies while quantifying the impact of local events on sales performance.
Possible Finance
Seed Round in 2018
Possible Finance is a consumer finance company dedicated to providing access to capital while promoting long-term financial health. The company focuses on helping communities break the cycle of debt and enhance economic mobility. It has developed a mobile-only financing application that allows users to secure short-term loans without undergoing a credit check. This platform offers a straightforward and affordable alternative to traditional payday loans, featuring longer repayment schedules through multiple installments. By simplifying the borrowing process, Possible Finance aims to empower individuals to manage their finances more effectively and build their credit over time.
Foundation AI
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Foundation AI, founded in 2017 and based in Long Beach, California, specializes in developing artificial intelligence software that transforms unstructured data from text, images, and videos into structured formats. Its Foundation Extract Platform enables organizations to derive actionable insights, automate cognitive processes, and enhance decision-making capabilities. The founding team previously created Querent, a prominent healthcare analytics platform that analyzed over 300 billion data elements from clinical records and claims files. Through their expertise, Foundation AI aims to challenge conventional methods, offering innovative solutions to complex problems. The company's technology employs artificial intelligence and machine learning to streamline labor-intensive tasks, improve productivity, and optimize business efficiency for its clients.
Downstream
Seed Round in 2018
Downstream Impact Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in developing software solutions aimed at helping brands enhance their presence and performance on Amazon. Founded in 2017, Downstream offers a comprehensive suite of services that includes paid search advertising, analytics, and catalog optimization. Its platform leverages machine learning to automate and optimize advertising campaigns, facilitating direct access to major advertisement exchanges. By simplifying and streamlining the e-commerce marketing process, Downstream enables businesses to effectively manage their advertising efforts, increase market share, and scale profitably in the competitive online marketplace.
Chatitive
Venture Round in 2018
Chatitive Inc., established in 2016 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, specializes in a two-way SMS marketing platform that leverages context to deliver personalized, conversational mobile messages directly to consumers. Its intelligent conversational messaging platform facilitates customer engagement across the mobile customer lifecycle, enabling businesses to rewrite their playbook on company-customer interactions by creating a dedicated communication channel for mobile customers.
Chatitive
Seed Round in 2018
Chatitive Inc., established in 2016 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, specializes in a two-way SMS marketing platform that leverages context to deliver personalized, conversational mobile messages directly to consumers. Its intelligent conversational messaging platform facilitates customer engagement across the mobile customer lifecycle, enabling businesses to rewrite their playbook on company-customer interactions by creating a dedicated communication channel for mobile customers.
Politiscope
Funding Round in 2018
Politiscope, founded in 2018 by Walter Powell, is a mobile application that aggregates unbiased information about U.S. elected officials and government policies. The app aims to simplify the political landscape by providing users with clear access to politicians' voting records, user-friendly summaries of bills, and other non-partisan political information. By mimicking the statistical profiles of professional athletes, Politiscope allows users to easily navigate and understand political data. The company's vision is to engage citizens in the political process by ensuring they have the necessary tools to make informed voting decisions, ultimately fostering a more engaged and educated electorate to protect democratic values.
atsu
Funding Round in 2018
atsu provides deep I/O visibility, delivering actionable insights and automated troubleshooting.
Stackin' is a financial fitness platform aimed at empowering individuals to enhance their financial lives through engaging text messages. With over one million subscribers, it targets a younger demographic by offering tools and curated products that promote healthy financial habits in a fun and judgment-free environment. The platform leverages a custom messaging system, along with data, machine learning, and human interaction, to send personalized messages that educate users on saving money, reducing debt, and starting to invest. Additionally, Stackin' provides financial tips and content designed to inform and entertain its audience, helping them make informed decisions for their financial future.
Fantasmo.io
Venture Round in 2018
Fantasmo.io, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Venice, California, develops decentralized and open-source software solutions for creating 3D maps and camera-based positioning systems suitable for both indoor and outdoor environments. The company's primary offering, the Camera Positioning Standard, operates without the need for traditional infrastructure such as satellites, beacons, or radios, making it particularly versatile for various applications. Fantasmo's technology is utilized across multiple sectors, including micro mobility, robotics, mobile devices, and automotive industries, enabling advancements in augmented reality and the integration of physical and digital spaces.
Possible Finance
Seed Round in 2018
Possible Finance is a consumer finance company dedicated to providing access to capital while promoting long-term financial health. The company focuses on helping communities break the cycle of debt and enhance economic mobility. It has developed a mobile-only financing application that allows users to secure short-term loans without undergoing a credit check. This platform offers a straightforward and affordable alternative to traditional payday loans, featuring longer repayment schedules through multiple installments. By simplifying the borrowing process, Possible Finance aims to empower individuals to manage their finances more effectively and build their credit over time.
Crowd Cow
Seed Round in 2017
Crowd Cow, Inc. is an online retail platform based in Seattle, Washington, that facilitates the direct purchase of meat products from small family farms. Founded in 2015, the company specializes in offering a variety of meats, including beef, pork, lamb, chicken, and seafood, allowing customers to select specific cuts and quantities according to their preferences. By partnering with independent farmers and aquaculture operators, Crowd Cow provides high-quality, crafted meat products delivered directly to consumers' doors, ensuring a convenient and personalized shopping experience.
Possible Finance
Seed Round in 2017
Possible Finance is a consumer finance company dedicated to providing access to capital while promoting long-term financial health. The company focuses on helping communities break the cycle of debt and enhance economic mobility. It has developed a mobile-only financing application that allows users to secure short-term loans without undergoing a credit check. This platform offers a straightforward and affordable alternative to traditional payday loans, featuring longer repayment schedules through multiple installments. By simplifying the borrowing process, Possible Finance aims to empower individuals to manage their finances more effectively and build their credit over time.
Crowd Cow
Series A in 2017
Crowd Cow, Inc. is an online retail platform based in Seattle, Washington, that facilitates the direct purchase of meat products from small family farms. Founded in 2015, the company specializes in offering a variety of meats, including beef, pork, lamb, chicken, and seafood, allowing customers to select specific cuts and quantities according to their preferences. By partnering with independent farmers and aquaculture operators, Crowd Cow provides high-quality, crafted meat products delivered directly to consumers' doors, ensuring a convenient and personalized shopping experience.
Make.TV
Seed Round in 2017
Make.TV, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in cloud-based live video acquisition and management solutions through its Live Video Cloud (LVC) platform. Founded in 2016, Make.TV has established itself as a leader in the integration of mobile devices for contributor-based and crowd-sourced live video, serving prominent clients in the media, entertainment, and technology sectors, including ESL, MTV/Viacom, and FOX Sports Brasil. The company's innovative platform allows broadcasters to collect, curate, and distribute live video streams from diverse sources, including mobile devices, social media, and traditional broadcast infrastructure. By enabling the seamless integration of various live feeds, Make.TV's solutions cater to the needs of content programmers and service providers in industries such as news, sports, esports, and entertainment. The company also maintains a presence in Cologne, Germany.