Netomi develops a conversational artificial intelligence platform designed to enhance customer experiences for brands and businesses. The platform enables seamless interactions on mobile messaging applications, allowing users to make product recommendations, inquire about product availability, and receive assistance with purchases. Additionally, it automates routine customer service tasks across various sectors, including retail, e-commerce, gaming, telecommunications, and travel. Netomi's solutions support multiple channels, such as messaging, chat, email, and voice, and are designed to be easily integrated with popular tools like Zendesk, Salesforce, and Shopify. Founded in 2015 and based in San Mateo, California, with additional offices in New York and Gurugram, India, Netomi has established itself as a leader in customer experience AI, emphasizing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Its no-code deployment model allows for quick implementation and scalability, enabling businesses to meet evolving customer expectations effectively.
Cloud Elements Inc. specializes in cloud-to-cloud application programming interface (API) integration and aggregation services. Founded in 2012 and based in Denver, Colorado, the company offers a comprehensive API integration platform that facilitates the connection, monitoring, and maintenance of various third-party cloud services. This platform includes features such as data transformations, API provisioning, usage monitoring, and event notifications, allowing developers to seamlessly integrate multiple applications into customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation systems. Additionally, Cloud Elements provides consulting services, including design assessments and application development, catering to startups, software as a service (SaaS) vendors, and enterprise departments globally.
TopYa! is an innovative mobile application that focuses on enhancing health and fitness through interactive video content. Launched in 2017 in India and the UK, the platform aims to encourage people of all ages to engage in physical activity and develop lifelong habits for a healthier lifestyle. It offers a unique approach to sports by allowing users, especially children, to participate in monthly challenges and upload their own videos, providing a chance to win prizes. In addition to its consumer-focused features, TopYa! has established the Active Fun Academy in India, which serves as a technological solution for physical education in schools. The company also provides health and wellness solutions for organizations, creating a comprehensive ecosystem that promotes physical activity and well-being across various demographics.
Rachio is a Denver-based software and hardware company focused on improving the water efficiency of homes. The company's Smart Controller enables to control outdoor sprinkler system from the palm of the user's hand, using a WiFi-enabled iOS or Android device. Rachio’s cloud-based software allows customers to manage their sprinkler systems from anywhere.
Stream is an enterprise-grade chat and activity feed provider that serves more than a billion end-users. Stream’s feature-rich products include robust client-side SDKs for iOS, Android, React, React Native, Flutter, and support for the most commonly used server-side languages; scalable and secure APIs; and a beautiful UI kit. It is the fastest, most scalable solution on the market today, enabling application product teams to increase user engagement and retention and decrease time to market. It was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado with an office in Amsterdam.
Chewse, Inc. is a food catering company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in delivering meals from local restaurants to offices and corporate clients in San Francisco, the East Bay, and Los Angeles. Established in 2015, Chewse offers a curated selection of family-style meals, catering to events and special occasions. The company's platform includes a virtual meal manager, enabling clients to search local restaurant menus, place orders, and manage catering needs efficiently. With a focus on enhancing the office catering experience, Chewse addresses the complexities of ordering food for groups, tapping into a growing $55 billion catering industry that serves over 700,000 enterprise customers in the United States. In March 2020, Chewse was acquired by Food.ee Media Ltd.
The company aims to use robots to solve several problems in the foodservice industry including compromised cleanliness and inefficiency. It targets cafeterias, restaurants, and hotels. Sally's proprietary technology dispenses measured quantities of more than 20 ingredients – refreshed daily – to create a ready-to-eat meal any time of day. The technology, with several patents pending, is also applicable to other cuisines, such as Mexican and Indian, and respective robots will follow. Deepak Sekar founded Chowbotics in 2014 in Hayward, California.
Entrypoint promises an unparalleled immersive web experience with unique applications for everyone from publishers to advertisers to retailers. Creators use our intuitive software to add custom, interactive experiences layered on top of their pre-recorded live-action footage, animations, and 360 livestreams. This enables imaginative storytelling, advertising, and e-commerce possibilities. Once finished, the experience lives on a simple URL, enabling it to be viewed on smartphones and desktop and shareable through social networks. While consumers engage with the content, extensive consumer engagement data is collected to help content-producers make their stories even more compelling.
Borrowed & Blue, Inc. is a wedding content marketplace that assists couples in imagining, planning, and booking their weddings. Founded in 2011 and based in Charlottesville, Virginia, the platform allows users to browse collections of real weddings, connect with various vendors, and plan their special occasions. Couples can find a wide range of services, including photographers, florists, catering, hair and makeup, cinematographers, and bridal shops. Popular wedding destinations featured on the platform include Hawaii, Tampa Bay, Florida Keys, Phoenix, Miami, and New Orleans, with various wedding styles such as outdoor, black-tie, traditional, and coastal. The company also offers an iOS mobile application for efficient wedding planning. In January 2018, Borrowed & Blue was acquired by Zola, Inc.
Cozy Services Ltd. is an online rental management platform that simplifies the rental process for landlords and tenants. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, the company provides a range of services including property listings, rent estimates, online rental applications, tenant screening, online rent payments, renters insurance, and expense tracking. Cozy aims to make the rental experience more straightforward and secure for both small to medium landlords and renters by enhancing transparency in rental transactions. In April 2012, the company changed its name from Mackinac Laboratories Ltd. and currently operates as a subsidiary of Apartments, LLC.
AirHelp is an organization dedicated to enhancing passenger rights and experiences worldwide. It offers an online service that assists air travelers in obtaining compensation from airlines for flight cancellations, delays, and overbookings. The platform enables passengers to navigate the claim process efficiently, handling essential documentation and legal complexities to ensure they can assert their rights under passenger rights laws. In addition to compensation claims, AirHelp provides disruption coverage through subscriptions and parametric travel insurance products. Operating around the clock in 18 languages, AirHelp supports millions of travelers each year from its offices in cities such as Berlin, Barcelona, Gdansk, Krakow, Tarragona, and Sao Paulo. Founded in 2013 by Greg Roodt, Henrik Zillmer, and Nicolas Michaelsen, the company is currently led by CEO Tomasz Pawliszyn, who took on the role in January 2022.
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Mozio is an airport ground transportation search engine. We help you travel that final mile from the airport to your final destination. Mozio originated out of founder David Litwak's travels, where he was constantly frustrated by flying into new destinations and realizing he had no clue how to actually get into the city. Mozio aggregates all the local taxis, limos, public transit, shared-ride shuttles, airporters, rideshare etc. to help you navigate all the local options and make sure you get the best deal. We have raised a small seed round from Amidzad Partners, and a few angels, one of whom is the Chairman of the Board @ Orbitz. We are super excited to make this dream a reality!
Shyft Technologies Inc. is a Seattle-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in workforce management through its innovative mobile application. The app enables employees in industries such as retail, supply chain, food service, and grocery to swap shifts, communicate effectively, and cover additional shifts for increased earnings. By implementing Shyft across their operations, companies can enhance scheduling flexibility for their employees and streamline processes, allowing frontline workers to focus more on sales and customer engagement. Shyft Technologies has received recognition for its contributions to the tech industry, including the 2018 Gold Prize at the Seattle Business Magazine’s Tech Impact Award for Emerging Companies. The company also has an office in Los Angeles, California, and is committed to ongoing product development and mobile technology innovation.
WiseBanyan is the world's first free financial advisor. It helps people save and invest for their goals, starting with their very first dollar --- for free. Launched in 2014, WiseBanyan provides automated goal-based investing and automated financial planning, all with no minimums. Today, there are over 25,000 people using it to save and invest over $5.5 billion in goals.
Vow To Be Chic offers designer bridesmaid dress & Little White Dress rentals online, bringing cost savings and convenience to the bridesmaid experience. The total cost of being a bridesmaid averages $1,700, not to mention the countless hours spent planning and attending various events. Spending a few hundred dollars to buy a bridesmaid dress that will be worn only once is a source of tension between brides and bridesmaids. Coordinating dress selection, fitting, and purchasing for multiple bridesmaids located across the country also poses significant challenges.
Planetary Resources is bringing the natural resources of space within humanity’s economic sphere of influence, propelling us into the 21st century and beyond…today. Asteroids will play a key role in the development of a space economy and be the main driver in allowing humanity to become a flourishing multi-planetary species. Water from asteroids will fuel the in-space economy and habitation, by creating rocket fuel and consumable water from space, for space.
Brandzooka operates a self-serve programmatic video advertising platform designed to facilitate online video advertising for businesses of all sizes. Founded in 2015 and based in Boulder, Colorado, the company enables small businesses, agencies, content creators, non-profits, mobile applications, and crowdfunding initiatives to create and launch targeted advertising campaigns across web, mobile, digital audio, and Connected TV within minutes. By eliminating barriers related to cost, expertise, and technology, Brandzooka empowers over 60,000 advertisers in 110 countries to access high-demand advertising environments that were previously difficult to reach. This innovative platform aims to make programmatic advertising accessible, allowing clients to effectively deploy their media strategies and enhance their market visibility. Brandzooka is recognized for its role in transforming the digital and programmatic media landscape.
Netomi develops a conversational artificial intelligence platform designed to enhance customer experiences for brands and businesses. The platform enables seamless interactions on mobile messaging applications, allowing users to make product recommendations, inquire about product availability, and receive assistance with purchases. Additionally, it automates routine customer service tasks across various sectors, including retail, e-commerce, gaming, telecommunications, and travel. Netomi's solutions support multiple channels, such as messaging, chat, email, and voice, and are designed to be easily integrated with popular tools like Zendesk, Salesforce, and Shopify. Founded in 2015 and based in San Mateo, California, with additional offices in New York and Gurugram, India, Netomi has established itself as a leader in customer experience AI, emphasizing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Its no-code deployment model allows for quick implementation and scalability, enabling businesses to meet evolving customer expectations effectively.
Parkifi, Inc. is a technology company based in Denver, Colorado, that specializes in IoT-enabled parking solutions. Founded in 2014, the company offers a platform that allows users to locate available parking spaces in real time, thus easing the search for parking and reducing unnecessary driving, which contributes to urban congestion and environmental impact. Parkifi's offerings cater to a variety of clients, including private parking operators, property managers, and city parking services. The company's app enables users to find open parking spots and facilitates payment at select locations, with plans to expand services to metered street parking. Parkifi has raised $13.5 million in venture capital and was recognized as a “Denver Gazelles” company in 2016. Formerly known as Krumly LLC, Parkifi operates as a subsidiary of DISH Network Corporation as of 2018.
The company aims to use robots to solve several problems in the foodservice industry including compromised cleanliness and inefficiency. It targets cafeterias, restaurants, and hotels. Sally's proprietary technology dispenses measured quantities of more than 20 ingredients – refreshed daily – to create a ready-to-eat meal any time of day. The technology, with several patents pending, is also applicable to other cuisines, such as Mexican and Indian, and respective robots will follow. Deepak Sekar founded Chowbotics in 2014 in Hayward, California.
Tapslash is a super-charged keyboard that lets you share media and information, without bouncing between your conversation and other apps. People want to share rich media, so we connect with Giphy, Spotify, YouTube, and other services. People want to share contextual information, so we plug into Contacts, Weather, and Foursquare. Tapslash lets you share anything, from any app, without leaving your keyboard. And we've even gone beyond that: we want to increase not words per minute, but ideas per minute with a fast, accurate, and responsive mobile keyboard. Tapslash finds the best service to match the idea or content you're looking to share, bringing the user from idea to action as quickly as possible.
Notion is a smart self-monitoring system that empowers home and property owners to be proactive in protecting their spaces, people, and possessions. The company offers data analytics, intuitive user experience, and an all-in-one, the oreo-sized sensor that allows for real-time alerts ranging from motion and temperature to water leaks and alarms so that customers can be notified of issues at home instantly. The company was established by Brett Jurgens and Ryan Margoles in 2013 and it is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
Rachio is a Denver-based software and hardware company focused on improving the water efficiency of homes. The company's Smart Controller enables to control outdoor sprinkler system from the palm of the user's hand, using a WiFi-enabled iOS or Android device. Rachio’s cloud-based software allows customers to manage their sprinkler systems from anywhere.
Cloud Elements Inc. specializes in cloud-to-cloud application programming interface (API) integration and aggregation services. Founded in 2012 and based in Denver, Colorado, the company offers a comprehensive API integration platform that facilitates the connection, monitoring, and maintenance of various third-party cloud services. This platform includes features such as data transformations, API provisioning, usage monitoring, and event notifications, allowing developers to seamlessly integrate multiple applications into customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation systems. Additionally, Cloud Elements provides consulting services, including design assessments and application development, catering to startups, software as a service (SaaS) vendors, and enterprise departments globally.
Keen Home develops proactive hardware and software products to protect and enhance your home's core systems. Keen Home’s products provide homeowners with increased comfort, improved efficiency, and a better maintained home. The company’s first product, the Smart Vent, seamlessly controls a home’s heating/cooling airflow on a room-by-room level, resulting in improved comfort and efficiency. The Smart Vent launched in Lowe’s Home Centers in November 2015 and began shipping direct to customers in January 2016. Keen Home’s software platform will serve as the world’s first proactive home health dashboard while offering partners data for lead generation, actuarial insight for risk pricing, and control for peak load management. Keen Home was founded by Ryan Fant, Nayeem Hussain, and Will Mcleod in 2013 and is based in New York City.
Pana Industries, Inc. is a software company based in Denver, Colorado, specializing in on-demand travel applications for corporate travel planning and booking. Founded in 2014, Pana's platform functions as a virtual travel agent, allowing users to easily plan, book, and manage their travel needs, including flights, hotels, and car rentals. The application provides personalized notifications and alerts regarding flight delays and gate changes, aiming to simplify the travel experience for users. Pana's mission is to make travel straightforward and enjoyable, akin to the ease of texting a friend, while also offering travel perks and rewards. The company was previously known as Native before rebranding to Pana Industries, Inc.
Cozy Services Ltd. is an online rental management platform that simplifies the rental process for landlords and tenants. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, the company provides a range of services including property listings, rent estimates, online rental applications, tenant screening, online rent payments, renters insurance, and expense tracking. Cozy aims to make the rental experience more straightforward and secure for both small to medium landlords and renters by enhancing transparency in rental transactions. In April 2012, the company changed its name from Mackinac Laboratories Ltd. and currently operates as a subsidiary of Apartments, LLC.
Eight Sleep, Inc. is a sleep technology company based in New York, founded in 2014. It specializes in the manufacturing and sale of smart mattresses that feature advanced temperature control, allowing users to cool or heat each side of the bed according to their preferences. The products are designed to enhance comfort and support optimal rest, health, and daily functioning by tracking heart rate and other health metrics. In addition to smart mattresses, Eight Sleep offers a range of accessories, including sleep trackers, pillows, organic sheets, foundations, waterproof protectors, blue wave glasses, and gravity blankets. The company primarily sells its products online and is recognized for its innovation in the sleep industry, having been named one of the Most Innovative Companies in Consumer Electronics by Fast Company in 2018.
Stream is an enterprise-grade chat and activity feed provider that serves more than a billion end-users. Stream’s feature-rich products include robust client-side SDKs for iOS, Android, React, React Native, Flutter, and support for the most commonly used server-side languages; scalable and secure APIs; and a beautiful UI kit. It is the fastest, most scalable solution on the market today, enabling application product teams to increase user engagement and retention and decrease time to market. It was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado with an office in Amsterdam.
Chewse, Inc. is a food catering company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in delivering meals from local restaurants to offices and corporate clients in San Francisco, the East Bay, and Los Angeles. Established in 2015, Chewse offers a curated selection of family-style meals, catering to events and special occasions. The company's platform includes a virtual meal manager, enabling clients to search local restaurant menus, place orders, and manage catering needs efficiently. With a focus on enhancing the office catering experience, Chewse addresses the complexities of ordering food for groups, tapping into a growing $55 billion catering industry that serves over 700,000 enterprise customers in the United States. In March 2020, Chewse was acquired by Food.ee Media Ltd.
Self Financial, Inc., based in Austin, Texas, operates a mobile application designed to assist individuals in building credit and saving money. Founded in 2014, the company provides a Credit Builder Account, which allows users to take out small, certificate of deposit secured installment loans financed by banking partners. This service helps users establish a payment history without relying on traditional credit scores, making it especially beneficial for those new to credit or lacking access to conventional financial products. Additionally, Self offers a Visa Credit Card that enables existing customers to build their security deposit gradually. The company's mission is to enhance economic inclusion and financial resilience by making credit-building tools accessible to a wider audience. Formerly known as Self Lender, Self Financial emphasizes a straightforward approach to credit building, aiming to empower users to achieve their financial goals.
Parkifi, Inc. is a technology company based in Denver, Colorado, that specializes in IoT-enabled parking solutions. Founded in 2014, the company offers a platform that allows users to locate available parking spaces in real time, thus easing the search for parking and reducing unnecessary driving, which contributes to urban congestion and environmental impact. Parkifi's offerings cater to a variety of clients, including private parking operators, property managers, and city parking services. The company's app enables users to find open parking spots and facilitates payment at select locations, with plans to expand services to metered street parking. Parkifi has raised $13.5 million in venture capital and was recognized as a “Denver Gazelles” company in 2016. Formerly known as Krumly LLC, Parkifi operates as a subsidiary of DISH Network Corporation as of 2018.
Notion is a smart self-monitoring system that empowers home and property owners to be proactive in protecting their spaces, people, and possessions. The company offers data analytics, intuitive user experience, and an all-in-one, the oreo-sized sensor that allows for real-time alerts ranging from motion and temperature to water leaks and alarms so that customers can be notified of issues at home instantly. The company was established by Brett Jurgens and Ryan Margoles in 2013 and it is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
Immediately is mobile sales enablement, designed for the always-on workforce. Sales can no longer be a 9-5 job; over 70% of lost deals are due to slow reaction time. Immediately brings the full sales workflow into one mobile app designed to enable capturing opportunities and closing deals in real time. From getting intelligence on leads, to sending instrumented emails, to making and logging phone calls and updating opportunity status. Immediately is the sales rep’s best weapon. We plug into Google Apps and Salesforce to integrate seamlessly with existing workflows. We believe the future of sales is not CRM, but a beautiful data-driven, highly automated, and platform-agnostic integrated sales experience. Creating it is our passion. Our customer is the closer - and we believe that in sales, everyone should be a closer.
Genies, Inc. is a company that specializes in avatar technology to enhance social media and messaging applications. Founded in 2011 and based in Venice, California, Genies enables users to create personalized digital avatars, which can be utilized for self-expression and interaction in various digital environments. The company has gained traction with cultural influencers and has established partnerships with major music labels, serving as the official avatar provider for artists. Genies recently expanded its offerings with an Augmented Reality (AR) Developer Kit, allowing developers to create interoperable avatar experiences. Their platform includes features for designing digital fashion and engaging in avatar-based interactive experiences. By leveraging its unique technology, Genies facilitates brand engagement and the sale of digital goods, appealing particularly to the college demographic and millennial audience. The company has raised significant investment, achieving a valuation of $1 billion.
PureWow is a digital publication dedicated to making women's lives more interesting, beautiful and manageable. PureWow's motto, "Elevate the Everyday," drives the company to deliver irresistible discoveries to its readers every single day. Think of PureWow as a savvy friend who knows the next book you should read, the must-have jeans that fit and flatter and the purse that holds your keys and charges your phone. PureWow publishes across multiple platforms so readers can access content where it's most convenient for them, whether it's via PureWow.com, on a mobile device, through email or on social or video platforms. In addition to National articles, PureWow offers local and interest-specific editions so readers can personalize their experience. Local PureWow editions--in New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Dallas & the Hamptons (in the summertime)--bring readers the best under-the-radar discoveries right in their hometown. PureWow also publishes topic-driven editions focused on Recipes, Money and Books.
JumpCloud, Inc. operates a Directory-as-a-Service platform that simplifies identity management and securely connects users to their systems, applications, files, and networks. The platform enables organizations to manage user accounts, permissions, and device access while automating critical server management tasks such as security, compliance, and configuration. With its cloud-based directory, JumpCloud provides a single solution for IT and security teams to authenticate and manage user identities across diverse environments, applying Zero Trust principles to enhance security. The company serves over 100,000 organizations globally, including notable clients like Cars.com and GoFundMe. Founded in 2010 and based in Louisville, Colorado, JumpCloud was initially known as SafeInstance, Inc. before rebranding in 2013.
TopYa! is an innovative mobile application that focuses on enhancing health and fitness through interactive video content. Launched in 2017 in India and the UK, the platform aims to encourage people of all ages to engage in physical activity and develop lifelong habits for a healthier lifestyle. It offers a unique approach to sports by allowing users, especially children, to participate in monthly challenges and upload their own videos, providing a chance to win prizes. In addition to its consumer-focused features, TopYa! has established the Active Fun Academy in India, which serves as a technological solution for physical education in schools. The company also provides health and wellness solutions for organizations, creating a comprehensive ecosystem that promotes physical activity and well-being across various demographics.
Self Financial, Inc., based in Austin, Texas, operates a mobile application designed to assist individuals in building credit and saving money. Founded in 2014, the company provides a Credit Builder Account, which allows users to take out small, certificate of deposit secured installment loans financed by banking partners. This service helps users establish a payment history without relying on traditional credit scores, making it especially beneficial for those new to credit or lacking access to conventional financial products. Additionally, Self offers a Visa Credit Card that enables existing customers to build their security deposit gradually. The company's mission is to enhance economic inclusion and financial resilience by making credit-building tools accessible to a wider audience. Formerly known as Self Lender, Self Financial emphasizes a straightforward approach to credit building, aiming to empower users to achieve their financial goals.
Parkifi, Inc. is a technology company based in Denver, Colorado, that specializes in IoT-enabled parking solutions. Founded in 2014, the company offers a platform that allows users to locate available parking spaces in real time, thus easing the search for parking and reducing unnecessary driving, which contributes to urban congestion and environmental impact. Parkifi's offerings cater to a variety of clients, including private parking operators, property managers, and city parking services. The company's app enables users to find open parking spots and facilitates payment at select locations, with plans to expand services to metered street parking. Parkifi has raised $13.5 million in venture capital and was recognized as a “Denver Gazelles” company in 2016. Formerly known as Krumly LLC, Parkifi operates as a subsidiary of DISH Network Corporation as of 2018.
Exitround is an online marketplace that facilitates connections between founders of early-stage technology startups and potential buyers, focusing on strategic acquisition opportunities. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, the company employs proprietary software algorithms to enhance the efficiency of the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) process, allowing users to explore options beyond conventional sector, geographic, and network limitations. Exitround serves a diverse clientele, from small and mid-sized businesses to large corporations and private equity firms, all seeking financial transactions in the technology sector. The platform operates anonymously, promoting a marketplace dynamic that increases the likelihood of matching buyers and sellers who may not have otherwise encountered each other. The founders, Jacob Mullins and Greg Dean, recognized the potential for such a service based on their experiences in the venture capital and M&A landscape.
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America’s first DIY real-estate portal. Our cutting-edge technology & team of local independently operated licensed real estate agents empower you to sell your home using only your smartphone. The process is fast, secure and easy. They help you create a stand-out listing, then push it across the online real estate marketplace–MLS, Trulia, Zillow and approximately 450 other sites.
Accion Systems Inc. is a Boston-based company that designs and manufactures advanced satellite propulsion systems utilizing its proprietary ion beam technology. Founded in 2014, the company specializes in in-space propulsion solutions that cater to the needs of the space industry. Accion's product lineup includes the MIN-0 and MAX-1 electric propulsion systems for small satellites, as well as the Tiled Ionic Liquid Electrospray (TILE) technology, which provides efficient and scalable propulsion capabilities. The TILE system is versatile, enabling various satellite maneuvers such as attitude control, collision avoidance, orbit adjustments, and deorbiting. Accion's innovations serve a broad range of spacecraft, from small CubeSats to larger satellite platforms, advancing the capabilities and efficiency of modern space missions.
Epic writers travel the world searching for encounters with the unknown. Wartime romance, unlikely savants, deranged detectives, gentlemen thieves, and love struck killers: stories that tap into the thrill of being alive. Epic publishes extraordinary true stories that get noticed. More than 25 of our articles have been optioned by Hollywood, including Argo, which won the Academy Award for Best Picture, and Fox Film Studios has signed a first look deal with us.
ChangeCoin is a micropayment infrastructure for the Internet that specializes in the fields of micropayments, bitcoin, social commerce, digital currencies, and payments. It was founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Testlio helps businesses deliver amazing customer experiences by providing a community of highly vetted testers and an end-to-end QA management platform. They assemble your dedicated QA dream team from their vetted, experienced, and passionate tester community. Their platform seamlessly integrates into the tools that you already use and connects you with the team giving you a high degree of visibility. They work around the clock and around the world, on any platform, so you hit every deadline and launch better products, faster. Their customers include Microsoft, Lyft, Salesforce, CBS Interactive, Flipboard, Strava. Learn more at testlio.com
Rival IQ Corporation, founded in 2013 and based in Seattle, Washington, specializes in digital marketing analytics solutions. The company offers a comprehensive platform that provides insightful analytics and reports on social media performance, SEO keyword rankings, and website content. Rival IQ's services are designed to aid marketers in navigating the complexities of digital marketing by delivering on-demand analytics that enhance decision-making and strategy development. By equipping clients with competitive intelligence, Rival IQ enables businesses to improve their digital initiatives, boost engagement, and effectively measure marketing success. The company's team is composed of experienced professionals from various fields, including software development and marketing, dedicated to helping clients achieve their marketing goals.
Keen Home develops proactive hardware and software products to protect and enhance your home's core systems. Keen Home’s products provide homeowners with increased comfort, improved efficiency, and a better maintained home. The company’s first product, the Smart Vent, seamlessly controls a home’s heating/cooling airflow on a room-by-room level, resulting in improved comfort and efficiency. The Smart Vent launched in Lowe’s Home Centers in November 2015 and began shipping direct to customers in January 2016. Keen Home’s software platform will serve as the world’s first proactive home health dashboard while offering partners data for lead generation, actuarial insight for risk pricing, and control for peak load management. Keen Home was founded by Ryan Fant, Nayeem Hussain, and Will Mcleod in 2013 and is based in New York City.
VerbalizeIt, Inc. is an international crowd-sourced translation company that offers a cloud-based platform connecting businesses and travelers to a community of vetted translators. Founded in 2011 and based in New York City, VerbalizeIt provides a range of translation solutions, including live conversation interpretation, document translation, website and mobile localization, and subtitling for video and audio files. With access to 25,000 translators proficient in 150 languages, VerbalizeIt empowers brands to communicate effectively across various mediums. The platform routes users' content for immediate translation and expert review, facilitating real-time global conversations. As of 2016, VerbalizeIt operates as a subsidiary of Smartling, Inc.
Brewbot, Inc. specializes in the design and manufacturing of stainless-steel-and-wood beer brewing machines and systems. The company also provides a mobile application that facilitates the brewing process, catering to a diverse clientele that includes restaurants, bars, companies, and breweries in both the United Kingdom and the United States. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Carlos, California, Brewbot is supported by a multidisciplinary team of designers and developers based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, who bring varied backgrounds in music, design, coding, and fine art, united by a shared enthusiasm for brewing.
Numerous, Inc. is a technology company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2013, that specializes in developing a mobile application designed to help users track and share various personal metrics. The app allows users to monitor updates on stock prices, weather, physical activity, and other significant data points while also enabling them to configure notifications for changes or discussions. Additionally, Numerous facilitates the creation of detailed personal data profiles, which are enhanced by users' interactions with brands on the platform. By leveraging artificial intelligence, the company connects users with relevant brands that offer tailored deals, allowing users to consensually share their data in exchange for financial rewards. This approach not only benefits users by monetizing their data but also provides brands with valuable sales insights and market research, tapping into the lucrative data-driven economy.
Eight Sleep, Inc. is a sleep technology company based in New York, founded in 2014. It specializes in the manufacturing and sale of smart mattresses that feature advanced temperature control, allowing users to cool or heat each side of the bed according to their preferences. The products are designed to enhance comfort and support optimal rest, health, and daily functioning by tracking heart rate and other health metrics. In addition to smart mattresses, Eight Sleep offers a range of accessories, including sleep trackers, pillows, organic sheets, foundations, waterproof protectors, blue wave glasses, and gravity blankets. The company primarily sells its products online and is recognized for its innovation in the sleep industry, having been named one of the Most Innovative Companies in Consumer Electronics by Fast Company in 2018.
Hipcamp unlocks access to private land for camping and outdoor recreation. It is a mission-driven marketplace where people can list, discover, and book campsites and accommodations on private and public land. Whether it’s finding a scenic spot to pitch a tent or planning a nature-filled getaway, Hipcamp is the go-to guide to getting outside. Hipcamp creates new revenue streams for landowners such as farmers, ranchers, and vintners, which supports them to conserve their land and keep it wild. By unlocking access and simplifying the camping experience, Hipcamp is democratizing, and enhancing the experience of getting outside, inspiring more people to enjoy and protect our world. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Lenda Inc. operates an online platform designed to streamline the home loan and refinancing process for homeowners. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, California, the company specializes in providing no-fee and cash-out refinancing options. Lenda's proprietary technology simplifies the mortgage application process, allowing users to complete refinancing applications online, obtain real-time rate quotes, and use e-signature platforms for paperwork. The secure document upload feature enhances customer experience by saving time and money during the financing process. As of April 2019, Lenda operates as a subsidiary of Reali, Inc.
Parcel Inc. is a delivery logistics and technology company headquartered in New York City, specializing in package delivery services tailored for the e-commerce sector. Founded in September 2014, Parcel operates as a subsidiary of Walmart and employs a proprietary technology platform that enables efficient last-mile logistics. The company collaborates with online retailers to enhance customer experiences by offering services such as same-day, evening, and weekend deliveries, along with live tracking and custom text updates. Parcel's innovative approach has garnered media attention, being featured on channels like Fox Business and MSNBC, as well as in prominent publications such as The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal.
WiseBanyan is the world's first free financial advisor. It helps people save and invest for their goals, starting with their very first dollar --- for free. Launched in 2014, WiseBanyan provides automated goal-based investing and automated financial planning, all with no minimums. Today, there are over 25,000 people using it to save and invest over $5.5 billion in goals.
Moment operates as a global marketplace for creatives. The company exists to inspire the creative in everyone. To get the right gear, learn new skills, take epic trips, and make new friends along the way.
SocialSign.in is a software service that enables venues to connect with their guests through free WiFi. By transforming guest WiFi into a customer relationship platform, the company allows customers to sign in via social media, providing businesses with real-time insights into visitor identities and interests. This technology helps organizations efficiently grow customer mailing lists, enhance social media engagement, and increase app downloads. Additionally, SocialSign.in offers valuable metrics on visitation frequency, which have traditionally been difficult and costly to obtain for physical venues. The platform is tailored for various industries, including live entertainment, professional sports, commercial real estate, and hospitality, allowing them to engage with visitors on-site and maintain those relationships after they leave. It also provides network authentication services, utilizing proprietary software designed for scaled guest WiFi networks.
GridCraft, Inc. specializes in developing data analysis and collaborative tools for businesses, allowing users to integrate internal and external data into cohesive working datasets. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, the company offers a user-friendly interface reminiscent of spreadsheets, which facilitates data analysis, sharing, and collaboration. Its core technology, GridEngine, is structure-agnostic, enabling the dynamic combination of structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data from various sources, including third-party and proprietary data streams. This versatility aids organizations in making informed business decisions based on comprehensive data insights.
Respondly keeps your team perfectly in sync on Twitter, so you can deliver incredible support in a fraction of the time
WiseBanyan is the world's first free financial advisor. It helps people save and invest for their goals, starting with their very first dollar --- for free. Launched in 2014, WiseBanyan provides automated goal-based investing and automated financial planning, all with no minimums. Today, there are over 25,000 people using it to save and invest over $5.5 billion in goals.
Cloud Elements Inc. specializes in cloud-to-cloud application programming interface (API) integration and aggregation services. Founded in 2012 and based in Denver, Colorado, the company offers a comprehensive API integration platform that facilitates the connection, monitoring, and maintenance of various third-party cloud services. This platform includes features such as data transformations, API provisioning, usage monitoring, and event notifications, allowing developers to seamlessly integrate multiple applications into customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation systems. Additionally, Cloud Elements provides consulting services, including design assessments and application development, catering to startups, software as a service (SaaS) vendors, and enterprise departments globally.
Rachio is a Denver-based software and hardware company focused on improving the water efficiency of homes. The company's Smart Controller enables to control outdoor sprinkler system from the palm of the user's hand, using a WiFi-enabled iOS or Android device. Rachio’s cloud-based software allows customers to manage their sprinkler systems from anywhere.
Grove Labs Inc. is a company based in Somerville, Massachusetts, specializing in the development of natural indoor gardening products. Founded in 2013, Grove aims to make local, healthy food accessible to everyone by empowering individuals to grow their own fruits and vegetables year-round. The company offers a range of products that cater to seed and plant care, aquarium maintenance, water testing, and educational tools for teaching life sciences, sustainability, and nutrition in schools. Additionally, Grove provides easy-to-use indoor food growing systems that utilize web-connected monitoring and control technology, allowing customers to optimize their indoor farming experience from any computer, tablet, or phone.
Mozio is an airport ground transportation search engine. We help you travel that final mile from the airport to your final destination. Mozio originated out of founder David Litwak's travels, where he was constantly frustrated by flying into new destinations and realizing he had no clue how to actually get into the city. Mozio aggregates all the local taxis, limos, public transit, shared-ride shuttles, airporters, rideshare etc. to help you navigate all the local options and make sure you get the best deal. We have raised a small seed round from Amidzad Partners, and a few angels, one of whom is the Chairman of the Board @ Orbitz. We are super excited to make this dream a reality!
Good&Co Labs Inc. is a developer of a self-discovery engine and social networking application aimed at helping professionals find fulfillment in their careers and personal lives. The company offers tools such as Culture Fit Jobs, which assists users in understanding their strengths and preferences through quizzes, and Good&Co Teamwork, which provides personality assessments to enhance collaboration among coworkers. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Boston, London, and Lviv, Good&Co has amassed a significant user base, boasting over 1.5 million profiles and an extensive psychometric database. This platform combines engaging user experiences with scientific assessment to address challenges in employee retention and hiring by ensuring cultural compatibility between individuals and organizations.
SupportLocal is changing the way people discover local businesses and places by improving upon the oldest and greatest factor in making life’s daily decisions – word of mouth. SupportLocal enables people to give and get local business recommendations from the people they know and trust. Based in Denver, Colorado within the unique Galvanize campus, SupportLocal was started by industry veterans, including CEO, Justin Sanger, who is recognized as a leading authority in local search. The teams’ last company, LocalLaunch was an award winning local search platform for small businesses was acquired by Denver based Dex One in 2006. At SupportLocal we are helping people build support for everyday live. In doing so, we will remain dedicated to the principles of trust, privacy, sharing, and community.
Vow To Be Chic offers designer bridesmaid dress & Little White Dress rentals online, bringing cost savings and convenience to the bridesmaid experience. The total cost of being a bridesmaid averages $1,700, not to mention the countless hours spent planning and attending various events. Spending a few hundred dollars to buy a bridesmaid dress that will be worn only once is a source of tension between brides and bridesmaids. Coordinating dress selection, fitting, and purchasing for multiple bridesmaids located across the country also poses significant challenges.
Rachio is a Denver-based software and hardware company focused on improving the water efficiency of homes. The company's Smart Controller enables to control outdoor sprinkler system from the palm of the user's hand, using a WiFi-enabled iOS or Android device. Rachio’s cloud-based software allows customers to manage their sprinkler systems from anywhere.
Keen is the embedded analytics API that makes shipping custom user-facing analytics easy and seamless. It develops tools and infrastructure to help developers deliver in-product analytics to their customers. Its platform can handle all aspects of event data management, from collection to application. Keen enables users to stream, store, query, and present data all in one place and get a competitive advantage over the competition. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas.