ValueStream Ventures, established in 2013 and headquartered in New York, is a venture capital firm focusing on early-stage B2B investments. It specializes in seed and early growth stage funding, with a typical investment size ranging from $0.25 million to $1 million. The firm targets B2B platforms built around high-value data, enterprise data, financial technology, and analytics software startups. ValueStream Ventures provides not only capital but also strategic support, such as business development assistance and platform strategy development, to help portfolio companies drive momentum and prepare for growth financing.
Altitude AI is a company that specializes in developing autonomous workstations aimed at enhancing industrial processes. Founded in 2021 and based in Salt Lake City, Utah, the company utilizes computer vision algorithms to process raw sensor data from both 3D and 2D cameras, as well as force sensors. By integrating these technologies, Altitude AI facilitates automation in tasks such as trimming, packaging, and stamping, enabling robots to perform complex operations efficiently. The company's innovative approach contributes to the ongoing evolution of the industrial sector.
Rabot
Seed Round in 2024
Rabot provides an AI-driven platform designed to enhance visibility and insights for packing operations while automating workflow processes. The company develops tools that aim to minimize repetitive and inefficient tasks in warehouses, thereby improving overall worker efficiency. By streamlining operations at pack stations, Rabot's solutions enable clients to achieve faster and more accurate order fulfillment. The platform offers real-time alerts and insights, helping businesses to reduce errors and enhance productivity in their logistics and packing processes.
VistaPath Biosystems
Seed Round in 2024
VistaPath Biosystems, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2017. It specializes in developing an automated tissue grossing platform designed to streamline the process of inspecting, describing, inking, and measuring biological tissues for diagnostic purposes. The primary product, VistaPath Sentinel, automatically locates, measures, and captures images of tissue specimens as they are placed into cassettes. This technology not only reduces the potential for mix-ups and errors but also enhances the visualization of specimens. Additionally, the platform generates automated gross reports using the laboratory's templates, which include detailed gross descriptions, patient and clinician information, and images of the relevant containers and labels. By automating these processes, VistaPath Biosystems aims to improve the efficiency and accuracy of tissue sample preparation in pathology laboratories.
Pave
Seed Round in 2023
Pave helps consumer and SMB credit risk teams increase approvals through AI-powered cashflow analytics. 100 million+ US consumers and businesses are financially underserved, simply because their data is not recognized by the traditional financial system. We solve this by transforming transaction data, loan performance outcomes, and credit reports into Cashflow-driven Attributes and Scores, enabling increased financial access to new customer segments without increasing risk. Our mission is to build a future where every person and business has access to equitable credit solutions by creating a new standard of Cashflow-driven Analytics.
Smile ID (formerly Smile Identity)
Series B in 2023
At Smile ID they believe anyone should be able to prove their identity easily, anywhere in the world. Their team is made up of American and African engineers and financial services professionals with experience across global markets in highly regulated environments. They have built encryption, authentication and security solutions. They have developed image processing technology from the chip level up. They have been part of security investigations and have pursued fraudsters. Having worked with, or for, telecoms, lenders, banks and startups, they know the challenges of building world class technology and they understand the needs of the African consumer and enterprise customer. They are backed by leading Silicon Valley & African investors and they have pan-African reach, with representation in the United States, South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana and Rwanda.
OnSiteIQ
Series A in 2023
OnSiteIQ Inc. is a company that specializes in construction data visualization, providing a platform designed for real estate owners and developers to monitor construction progress and manage assets effectively. Established in 2017 and headquartered in New York, the OnSiteIQ platform captures comprehensive 360-degree images of construction sites, which are then mapped to the site's floor plans. This functionality aids lenders and insurance providers in assessing project progress and accountability among stakeholders. By utilizing machine vision technology, the platform enables users to identify potential issues and facilitates collaboration among team members. OnSiteIQ aims to enhance project oversight and optimize returns by offering insights and a user-friendly dashboard accessible from any location.
User Interviews
Series B in 2022
User Interviews, Inc. operates a platform that facilitates the recruitment of participants for product testing and market research. The company offers a flexible recruiting tool called Recruit, which caters to a variety of research needs, and Research Hub, a centralized system for managing research participants. Additionally, User Interviews provides a UX Research field guide that serves as a resource for researchers, designers, and product managers, regardless of their experience level. Founded in 2013 and based in Brooklyn, New York, User Interviews, Inc. was previously known as MobileSuites, Inc. and rebranded in August 2015. The platform simplifies the recruitment process by providing access to diverse demographics and professions, incorporating features such as screener surveys, calendars, incentives, and messaging tools. Users can also create a Research CRM at no cost for up to 100 contacts, enhancing the efficiency of participant management.
Frame AI (acquired by HubSpot)
Series B in 2022
Frame Technology, Inc. develops a SaaS solution that enables companies to gain real-time insights from customer interactions across various communication channels. The company's platform, known as Frame, acts as an early warning system by identifying prioritized customer feedback, key themes, and team behaviors that require attention, ultimately enhancing the customer experience and reducing churn. Additionally, Frame facilitates the collection, unification, and analysis of chat and email content, thereby supporting improvements in sales, service, and customer retention. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, Frame Technology also has offices in Singapore, reflecting its commitment to enhancing business communications through structured analytics that inform decision-making and optimize performance in message-based interactions.
Vizion
Series A in 2022
Vizion is a technology company founded in 2020 and based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in providing data integration and tracking solutions for the ocean freight, logistics, and supply chain sectors. The company has developed an application programming interface (API) platform that consolidates and estimates tracking data from a wide range of carriers into a single, user-friendly interface. This platform enables logistics teams to monitor their operations effectively and conduct strategic analysis by offering comprehensive data services that streamline access to critical information from various sources.
Bold Metrics
Series A in 2022
Bold Metrics is a leading fit technology company based in San Francisco that leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance the apparel industry. By offering a software-as-a-service platform, the company enables apparel brands to accurately predict customer body measurements, thereby facilitating better-fitting clothing and reducing product returns. Their solutions provide actionable insights that help streamline operations and optimize the supply chain, contributing to improved sustainability in the fashion sector. Bold Metrics' technology supports trusted brands in enhancing customer experience both online and in-store, through tailored size recommendations that account for individual body shape and fit preferences, ultimately driving sales and minimizing environmental impact.
SupplyShift
Series B in 2021
SupplyShift Inc. is a provider of a SaaS-based platform designed for supply chain management, established in 2012 and headquartered in Santa Cruz, California. The platform facilitates the development and execution of strategic supply chain programs that enhance business resilience and transparency. By offering custom and industry-standard assessments, along with smart assessments, dashboards, and analytic tools, SupplyShift enables companies across various sectors, including technology, food and beverage, retail, and apparel, to engage suppliers at all tiers. The platform fosters collaboration between buyers and suppliers, allowing for efficient information sharing and insights generation. With a vast network that includes tens of thousands of companies in 133 countries, SupplyShift aims to transform supplier data into actionable intelligence, ultimately supporting businesses in achieving their sustainability and risk management objectives.
Wethos
Seed Round in 2021
Wethos is a developer of a virtual studio designed to support small business owners in managing and pricing complex projects. Its platform utilizes agile methodologies to create tailored solutions, including brands, websites, digital content, and growth campaigns, that meet the unique requirements of each client. By assembling flexible teams of vetted creative and marketing specialists, Wethos enables businesses to address evolving challenges effectively and enhance their revenue potential.
Marpipe
Series A in 2021
Marpipe, Inc. is a technology company based in New York, founded in 2019, that specializes in multivariate creative testing for brands and agencies. Its AI-driven platform automates the creative testing process by generating and evaluating various creative variables that influence advertising performance. By leveraging data science and artificial intelligence, Marpipe helps clients identify which creative elements resonate with their audiences and which do not. This enables businesses to make informed, data-driven decisions regarding their visual strategies for direct-to-consumer products and services, ultimately enhancing marketing effectiveness.
DISQO
Series B in 2021
DISQO, Inc. is a consumer data provider based in Glendale, California, with additional operations in Danbury, Connecticut. Established in 2018, the company specializes in delivering insights and measurement tools that assist market research agencies, analytics firms, and brands in understanding customer experiences. DISQO's platform harnesses a vast opt-in consumer data set, allowing businesses to analyze customer interactions and outcomes effectively. By offering agile testing and advertising measurement solutions, DISQO enables organizations to make informed decisions that enhance operational efficiency and improve customer touchpoints. The company has garnered recognition in Deloitte’s Fast 500 and is noted as a Top 100 Next Gen Workplace.
Zone7
Series A in 2021
Zone7 is a technology company founded in 2017 and based in Palo Alto, California, specializing in artificial intelligence-driven sports injury prediction software. The platform leverages data from wearable devices, medical records, and fitness profiles to forecast potential injuries, allowing for proactive measures to enhance athlete safety and performance. Zone7 serves over 30 professional sports franchises, offering insights that enable coaching staff to monitor athlete performance and injury risk effectively. Additionally, the technology is utilized in hospitals to ensure the well-being of medical staff by providing actionable recommendations for optimizing workload and recovery. By analyzing various data sources, Zone7 aims to protect and enhance the health and performance of both athletes and the elite workforce.
Smile ID (formerly Smile Identity)
Series A in 2021
At Smile ID they believe anyone should be able to prove their identity easily, anywhere in the world. Their team is made up of American and African engineers and financial services professionals with experience across global markets in highly regulated environments. They have built encryption, authentication and security solutions. They have developed image processing technology from the chip level up. They have been part of security investigations and have pursued fraudsters. Having worked with, or for, telecoms, lenders, banks and startups, they know the challenges of building world class technology and they understand the needs of the African consumer and enterprise customer. They are backed by leading Silicon Valley & African investors and they have pan-African reach, with representation in the United States, South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana and Rwanda.
Entera
Series A in 2021
Entera is a real estate technology company founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional locations in New York City and Houston. The company operates an online platform that utilizes machine learning and artificial intelligence to facilitate the buying process for residential properties in the United States. Entera's platform supports real estate investors by providing tools for ideation, transaction, and operation of single-family homes, enabling clients to efficiently access and evaluate properties, make informed investment decisions, and enhance their operational capabilities. The platform has become a key resource for many of the largest real estate investors, achieving an annual transaction run rate exceeding $3.5 billion across 24 markets. Entera has successfully raised $40 million in venture capital to further its mission of modernizing the real estate market.
Ocrolus
Venture Round in 2021
Ocrolus Inc. is a technology company that specializes in document automation for the financial sector. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, the company offers an intelligent automation platform that analyzes financial documents, enabling clients to automate manual data processes and enhance operational efficiency. Its solutions capture data from various sources, including e-statements and scanned documents, while performing algorithmic checks alongside reviews by fraud specialists. Ocrolus's platform supports a range of applications, including loan underwriting, account openings, and auditing, thereby facilitating credit decisions within fintech, mortgage, and banking industries. The company serves notable clients such as PayPal, Brex, and SoFi, and has raised over $100 million from leading fintech investors to bolster its innovative offerings.
Windfall
Series A in 2021
Windfall Data, founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, specializes in determining the net worth of households globally. The company offers an enterprise platform that utilizes proprietary algorithms and extensive data sets to deliver actionable consumer financial insights, which are updated weekly. This service is designed for both nonprofit and for-profit organizations, helping them identify and engage with their most promising constituents. Windfall Data's platform empowers its clients with data-driven insights that enhance marketing, sales, and analytics efforts, enabling businesses to prioritize affluent consumers effectively. Over 400 organizations currently leverage Windfall Data's services, supported by notable investors including Bullpen Capital and Industry Ventures.
User Interviews
Series A in 2021
User Interviews, Inc. operates a platform that facilitates the recruitment of participants for product testing and market research. The company offers a flexible recruiting tool called Recruit, which caters to a variety of research needs, and Research Hub, a centralized system for managing research participants. Additionally, User Interviews provides a UX Research field guide that serves as a resource for researchers, designers, and product managers, regardless of their experience level. Founded in 2013 and based in Brooklyn, New York, User Interviews, Inc. was previously known as MobileSuites, Inc. and rebranded in August 2015. The platform simplifies the recruitment process by providing access to diverse demographics and professions, incorporating features such as screener surveys, calendars, incentives, and messaging tools. Users can also create a Research CRM at no cost for up to 100 contacts, enhancing the efficiency of participant management.
XILO
Seed Round in 2020
XILO is a workflow automation platform tailored for traditional insurance agencies and companies. It enhances the integration of online and offline customer experiences while automating back-office tasks. By connecting various insurance systems, such as agency management software and raters, XILO enables independent insurance agencies to convert potential customers into clients more effectively. The platform reduces the need for repetitive data entry, allowing insurance agents to operate more efficiently and remain competitive in a rapidly evolving market.
Instnt
Series A in 2020
Instnt Inc. offers an instant online account opening and onboarding service that allows businesses to efficiently manage customer onboarding through a simple integration of a single line of code. Established in 2019 and headquartered in New York, the company leverages artificial intelligence to streamline the onboarding process, enabling consumers to fill out only one form. Instnt's platform addresses onboarding challenges by fostering collaboration among industry experts, technology providers, and various sectors, ultimately helping clients increase their customer acquisition. Additionally, through strategic partnerships with three globally recognized insurers, Instnt mitigates fraud risks and reduces operational losses for businesses, providing a secure and cost-effective solution for customer onboarding.
OnSiteIQ
Series A in 2020
OnSiteIQ Inc. is a company that specializes in construction data visualization, providing a platform designed for real estate owners and developers to monitor construction progress and manage assets effectively. Established in 2017 and headquartered in New York, the OnSiteIQ platform captures comprehensive 360-degree images of construction sites, which are then mapped to the site's floor plans. This functionality aids lenders and insurance providers in assessing project progress and accountability among stakeholders. By utilizing machine vision technology, the platform enables users to identify potential issues and facilitates collaboration among team members. OnSiteIQ aims to enhance project oversight and optimize returns by offering insights and a user-friendly dashboard accessible from any location.
Writer
Seed Round in 2020
Writer is a full-stack generative AI platform that assists businesses in leveraging large language models for content generation across various departments, such as operations, marketing, and human resources. The platform features an integrated system of large language models, graph-based retrieval-augmented generation, AI guardrails, and development tools, facilitating the deployment of AI applications and workflows. By providing organized workflows, Writer enables organizations to produce consistent and on-brand content, ultimately enhancing operational efficiency and delivering a significant return on investment.
Ocrolus
Venture Round in 2020
Ocrolus Inc. is a technology company that specializes in document automation for the financial sector. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, the company offers an intelligent automation platform that analyzes financial documents, enabling clients to automate manual data processes and enhance operational efficiency. Its solutions capture data from various sources, including e-statements and scanned documents, while performing algorithmic checks alongside reviews by fraud specialists. Ocrolus's platform supports a range of applications, including loan underwriting, account openings, and auditing, thereby facilitating credit decisions within fintech, mortgage, and banking industries. The company serves notable clients such as PayPal, Brex, and SoFi, and has raised over $100 million from leading fintech investors to bolster its innovative offerings.
SupplyShift
Series A in 2020
SupplyShift Inc. is a provider of a SaaS-based platform designed for supply chain management, established in 2012 and headquartered in Santa Cruz, California. The platform facilitates the development and execution of strategic supply chain programs that enhance business resilience and transparency. By offering custom and industry-standard assessments, along with smart assessments, dashboards, and analytic tools, SupplyShift enables companies across various sectors, including technology, food and beverage, retail, and apparel, to engage suppliers at all tiers. The platform fosters collaboration between buyers and suppliers, allowing for efficient information sharing and insights generation. With a vast network that includes tens of thousands of companies in 133 countries, SupplyShift aims to transform supplier data into actionable intelligence, ultimately supporting businesses in achieving their sustainability and risk management objectives.
Verikai
Series A in 2020
Verikai Inc is a San Francisco-based insurance technology company that specializes in providing a consumer insights platform for insurance and financial services in the United States. Founded in 2016, Verikai employs alternative data and machine learning to enhance the understanding of individual consumer behavior. By generating detailed risk reports, the platform aims to improve underwriting efficiency, enabling insurance companies to optimize their processes. This enhanced insight assists firms in increasing new business opportunities, minimizing losses, and expanding access to a wider array of insurance products for consumers and businesses. Additionally, the platform supports fraud detection and offers insights into price elasticity, allowing companies to better target and prioritize consumers based on their potential lifetime value.
BondCliQ
Venture Round in 2020
BondCliQ Inc. is a company focused on enhancing the corporate bond market in the United States through the development of a central market system. Founded in 2015 and based in New York, the company offers both pre-trade and post-trade services aimed at improving institutional trading in the credit market. Its platform facilitates access to essential institutional pricing data and post-trade information, thereby supporting bond traders in achieving better liquidity and market conditions. By addressing the needs of various market participants, including buy-side and sell-side entities, as well as regulators, BondCliQ aims to create a more efficient and transparent trading environment for corporate bonds.
Entera
Venture Round in 2019
Entera is a real estate technology company founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional locations in New York City and Houston. The company operates an online platform that utilizes machine learning and artificial intelligence to facilitate the buying process for residential properties in the United States. Entera's platform supports real estate investors by providing tools for ideation, transaction, and operation of single-family homes, enabling clients to efficiently access and evaluate properties, make informed investment decisions, and enhance their operational capabilities. The platform has become a key resource for many of the largest real estate investors, achieving an annual transaction run rate exceeding $3.5 billion across 24 markets. Entera has successfully raised $40 million in venture capital to further its mission of modernizing the real estate market.
Aurora Insight
Series A in 2019
Aurora Insight, Inc., located in Washington, D.C., specializes in providing insights into wireless connectivity and the radio spectrum. The company offers a dynamic map that serves as a comprehensive resource for organizations seeking to understand available spectrum and optimize their wireless deployments. By delivering detailed information on existing wireless infrastructure and radio frequency environments, Aurora Insight enables businesses to make informed decisions regarding their connectivity needs.
Wethos
Seed Round in 2019
Wethos is a developer of a virtual studio designed to support small business owners in managing and pricing complex projects. Its platform utilizes agile methodologies to create tailored solutions, including brands, websites, digital content, and growth campaigns, that meet the unique requirements of each client. By assembling flexible teams of vetted creative and marketing specialists, Wethos enables businesses to address evolving challenges effectively and enhance their revenue potential.
Windfall
Venture Round in 2019
Windfall Data, founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, specializes in determining the net worth of households globally. The company offers an enterprise platform that utilizes proprietary algorithms and extensive data sets to deliver actionable consumer financial insights, which are updated weekly. This service is designed for both nonprofit and for-profit organizations, helping them identify and engage with their most promising constituents. Windfall Data's platform empowers its clients with data-driven insights that enhance marketing, sales, and analytics efforts, enabling businesses to prioritize affluent consumers effectively. Over 400 organizations currently leverage Windfall Data's services, supported by notable investors including Bullpen Capital and Industry Ventures.
Pillar Technologies
Venture Round in 2019
Pillar Technologies, Inc. specializes in construction site risk management services, focusing on minimizing exposure to destructive environmental conditions that can lead to significant revenue losses for general contractors and insurance companies. Founded in 2015 and based in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company employs on-site sensors to monitor risks such as fire outbreaks, high humidity, and mold growth. Its platform offers real-time data and alerts to detect and mitigate these hazardous conditions, along with predictive analytics that facilitate process improvements in building strategies and management. Pillar Technologies aims to enhance efficiency and safety on construction sites through better environmental oversight.
Ocrolus
Series B in 2019
Ocrolus Inc. is a technology company that specializes in document automation for the financial sector. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, the company offers an intelligent automation platform that analyzes financial documents, enabling clients to automate manual data processes and enhance operational efficiency. Its solutions capture data from various sources, including e-statements and scanned documents, while performing algorithmic checks alongside reviews by fraud specialists. Ocrolus's platform supports a range of applications, including loan underwriting, account openings, and auditing, thereby facilitating credit decisions within fintech, mortgage, and banking industries. The company serves notable clients such as PayPal, Brex, and SoFi, and has raised over $100 million from leading fintech investors to bolster its innovative offerings.
xtraCHEF
Series A in 2019
xtraCHEF is a cloud-based restaurant management platform that provides finance and operations teams with tools to enhance productivity and profitability. The platform focuses on digitizing invoices, which allows restaurants to access valuable data and insights for improved decision-making in areas such as recipe and inventory management, purchasing, and vendor negotiations. By automating the capture, digitization, mapping, and coding of vendor invoices, xtraCHEF helps restaurant operators, caterers, and accountants save time and reduce costs associated with manual tasks. Additionally, users can benefit from manufacturer rebates, further contributing to cost savings. Overall, xtraCHEF aims to facilitate digital transformation in the restaurant industry through advanced technology and data-driven solutions.
Ikos
Venture Round in 2019
Ikos Holdings Co. operates an online platform that connects landlords and renters, streamlining the rental experience for both parties. Founded in 2017 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company offers a flexible on-demand leasing service for investors while utilizing data analysis to guide client investments. By simplifying the rental process, Ikos helps landlords and renters make informed decisions, fostering transparency and adaptability in their interactions. The platform aims to enhance the way individuals engage with rental properties, ultimately benefiting the real estate market.
Smile ID (formerly Smile Identity)
Seed Round in 2019
At Smile ID they believe anyone should be able to prove their identity easily, anywhere in the world. Their team is made up of American and African engineers and financial services professionals with experience across global markets in highly regulated environments. They have built encryption, authentication and security solutions. They have developed image processing technology from the chip level up. They have been part of security investigations and have pursued fraudsters. Having worked with, or for, telecoms, lenders, banks and startups, they know the challenges of building world class technology and they understand the needs of the African consumer and enterprise customer. They are backed by leading Silicon Valley & African investors and they have pan-African reach, with representation in the United States, South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana and Rwanda.
Cosaic
Series B in 2019
Cosaic, Inc. specializes in charting and data visualization solutions tailored for the capital markets. The company develops HTML5 financial charting tools and data visualization products aimed at brokerages, individual traders, institutional trading desks, financial portals, and independent trading platforms. Its flagship product, ChartIQ, is a crowdsourced analytics and financial visualization platform that enables clients to create interactive charting experiences for their users. Cosaic also offers the Term Structure Graph, which provides real-time interactive charts for fixed income and derivatives markets. The company's professional-grade charting and technical analysis library is compatible across various devices, including desktops, web browsers, tablets, and smartphones. Founded in 2012 and based in Charlottesville, Virginia, Cosaic was previously known as ChartIQ, Inc. and rebranded in July 2020. The company collaborates with partners such as Xignite, OpenFin, and Thomson Reuters to enhance its offerings.
LendingFront
Series A in 2019
LendingFront, Inc. is a technology company based in New York that provides a cloud-based lending platform tailored for banks and financial institutions. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of integrated or standalone modules that address all phases of the lending process, including application management, underwriting, decisioning, and loan servicing. LendingFront's solution allows clients to automate various aspects of lending while maintaining control and oversight as needed. Catering to a diverse clientele, from emerging online credit providers to established financial institutions, the company’s founding team includes experts from notable organizations in the small business lending sector. Through its innovative technology, LendingFront aims to streamline operations and enhance risk management for its clients.
Pandium
Seed Round in 2018
Pandium Inc. is a New York-based company that offers an embedded integration platform designed for software companies, particularly in the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) sector. Founded in 2017, Pandium enables development teams to build, launch, and manage integrations efficiently and at scale. Its Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) product provides a structured framework that transforms the integration development process into a streamlined workflow. The platform includes API connectors that facilitate seamless authentication and interaction with various APIs, as well as an Integration Hub that ensures reliable deployment, monitoring, and management of integrations. Additionally, Pandium offers a customizable in-app marketplace, allowing end users to discover and manage integrations directly within applications, enhancing the overall user experience. By addressing key challenges such as authentication and scheduling, Pandium helps organizations save time and resources while focusing on delivering high-quality integration solutions.
Engine by MoneyLion
Series A in 2018
Engine by MoneyLion is a financial technology company that specializes in embedded finance and marketplace platforms for financial services. The company offers a comprehensive suite of tools, including a search, comparison, and recommendation engine for various financial products, as well as tools for offer management and optimization. These services empower businesses to integrate financial products into their operations, enabling them to deliver personalized financial offers to their clients. Additionally, Engine by MoneyLion provides a diverse range of financial services, including loans, credit, insurance, and savings account solutions.
Ocrolus
Series A in 2018
Ocrolus Inc. is a technology company that specializes in document automation for the financial sector. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, the company offers an intelligent automation platform that analyzes financial documents, enabling clients to automate manual data processes and enhance operational efficiency. Its solutions capture data from various sources, including e-statements and scanned documents, while performing algorithmic checks alongside reviews by fraud specialists. Ocrolus's platform supports a range of applications, including loan underwriting, account openings, and auditing, thereby facilitating credit decisions within fintech, mortgage, and banking industries. The company serves notable clients such as PayPal, Brex, and SoFi, and has raised over $100 million from leading fintech investors to bolster its innovative offerings.
xtraCHEF
Seed Round in 2018
xtraCHEF is a cloud-based restaurant management platform that provides finance and operations teams with tools to enhance productivity and profitability. The platform focuses on digitizing invoices, which allows restaurants to access valuable data and insights for improved decision-making in areas such as recipe and inventory management, purchasing, and vendor negotiations. By automating the capture, digitization, mapping, and coding of vendor invoices, xtraCHEF helps restaurant operators, caterers, and accountants save time and reduce costs associated with manual tasks. Additionally, users can benefit from manufacturer rebates, further contributing to cost savings. Overall, xtraCHEF aims to facilitate digital transformation in the restaurant industry through advanced technology and data-driven solutions.
API Fortress
Convertible Note in 2017
API Fortress Inc. is a Brooklyn-based company that specializes in API testing as a service. Founded in 2015, it offers a comprehensive platform that allows businesses to automate the testing of their application programming interfaces. The platform provides functionalities for creating and automating functional tests, virtualizing APIs, and conducting load tests, which help developers and testers identify and resolve issues before they affect end-users. Additionally, API Fortress includes features for automated test generation and an intuitive interface for collaboration among teams. The company also provides an open-source tool called 3loa Helper, which streamlines the automation of three-legged OAuth 2.0 flows. As of December 2020, API Fortress operates as a subsidiary of Sauce Labs Inc.
Thimble
Seed Round in 2017
Thimble Insurance Services, also known as Thimble, is an insurance provider that specializes in on-demand insurance solutions tailored for small businesses and independent workers. Founded in 2015 and based in New York, the company offers A-rated liability coverage for over 100 professions, including landscapers, beauticians, dog walkers, handymen, DJs, and musicians. Thimble's services are designed to meet the needs of freelancers, contractors, and other modern workers, providing flexible and short-term insurance options that allow them to secure coverage for specific jobs as needed. As a licensed broker, Thimble operates in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, ensuring that small businesses can obtain essential insurance coverage seamlessly through its innovative platform.
Thimble
Seed Round in 2017
Thimble.io Inc. is a company based in Buffalo, New York, that specializes in DIY electronics kits designed to teach users how to code, build, and customize their own projects. Established in 2013, Thimble offers a subscription service that delivers monthly maker boxes, enabling subscribers to learn and apply technical skills through hands-on experience. The company supports an inclusive learning environment, encouraging users to personalize and remix their kits according to their interests and abilities. Thimble also emphasizes an open-source philosophy by sharing schematics, designs, and methodologies for their kits. Additionally, Thimble provides live and on-demand classes focused on robotics and coding, aimed at educating children and teenagers and preparing them for potential careers in engineering and technology.
OnPlan
Angel Round in 2016
OnPlan is a financial modeling platform based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in providing tools for budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking. Established in 2016, the company offers a modular software solution that includes features such as KPI tracking, dashboard creation, and benchmarking. Its platform allows businesses to synchronize data across Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, Airtable, and OnPlan itself, facilitating collaboration within teams. Users can access tools for Budget versus Actual analysis, pre-made dashboards, and various modules for sales, marketing, and staffing. Additionally, OnPlan supports scenario analysis and allows for customizable role designations and permissions, thereby enhancing overall visibility and decision-making capabilities for organizations.
BondCliQ
Angel Round in 2016
BondCliQ Inc. is a company focused on enhancing the corporate bond market in the United States through the development of a central market system. Founded in 2015 and based in New York, the company offers both pre-trade and post-trade services aimed at improving institutional trading in the credit market. Its platform facilitates access to essential institutional pricing data and post-trade information, thereby supporting bond traders in achieving better liquidity and market conditions. By addressing the needs of various market participants, including buy-side and sell-side entities, as well as regulators, BondCliQ aims to create a more efficient and transparent trading environment for corporate bonds.
firstAI
Convertible Note in 2016
firstAI specializes in providing analysis and comparative data on syndicated loan deals, catering to professionals in banks, law firms, asset management, and private equity firms. The company offers a user-friendly platform that grants subscribers access to comprehensive deal data through an intuitive search interface. Its services aim to simplify the complexities of the syndicated loan market by transforming customized information and transactions into actionable financial insights. Additionally, firstAI creates visual data representations tailored for leveraged finance professionals and establishes a common language for the extensive syndicated loan market. The company, formerly known as Syndicated Loan Direct, Inc., is headquartered in New York, New York.
LendingFront
Convertible Note in 2016
LendingFront, Inc. is a technology company based in New York that provides a cloud-based lending platform tailored for banks and financial institutions. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of integrated or standalone modules that address all phases of the lending process, including application management, underwriting, decisioning, and loan servicing. LendingFront's solution allows clients to automate various aspects of lending while maintaining control and oversight as needed. Catering to a diverse clientele, from emerging online credit providers to established financial institutions, the company’s founding team includes experts from notable organizations in the small business lending sector. Through its innovative technology, LendingFront aims to streamline operations and enhance risk management for its clients.
Cosaic
Series A in 2016
Cosaic, Inc. specializes in charting and data visualization solutions tailored for the capital markets. The company develops HTML5 financial charting tools and data visualization products aimed at brokerages, individual traders, institutional trading desks, financial portals, and independent trading platforms. Its flagship product, ChartIQ, is a crowdsourced analytics and financial visualization platform that enables clients to create interactive charting experiences for their users. Cosaic also offers the Term Structure Graph, which provides real-time interactive charts for fixed income and derivatives markets. The company's professional-grade charting and technical analysis library is compatible across various devices, including desktops, web browsers, tablets, and smartphones. Founded in 2012 and based in Charlottesville, Virginia, Cosaic was previously known as ChartIQ, Inc. and rebranded in July 2020. The company collaborates with partners such as Xignite, OpenFin, and Thomson Reuters to enhance its offerings.
LoanHero
Seed Round in 2016
LoanHero, Inc. operates a loan origination platform designed to facilitate the approval of customer loans for lenders and merchants. Founded in 2014 and based in La Jolla, California, the company provides a streamlined process that offers credit decisions, promotional financing options, and competitive loan products catering to various credit levels. LoanHero's platform enables merchants to extend instant financing at the point of sale across multiple industries, including furniture, electronics, home improvement, auto repair, and healthcare services. This innovative approach allows consumers to secure financing for important purchases, often exceeding $1,000, while ensuring they receive the best available loan products. As a rapidly growing entity in retail finance, LoanHero collaborates with Credit Unions to enhance lending options for consumers. As of early 2018, LoanHero operates as a subsidiary of LendingPoint LLC.
Trigger Finance
Angel Round in 2016
Trigger Finance, Inc. is a mobile investing platform focused on assisting retail investors in managing their portfolios through natural language rules and alternative orders. Launched in 2015 and based in New York, the platform enables users to set financial triggers that guide investment decisions, offering real-time alerts and execution across various asset classes, including stocks, bonds, and commodities. The application integrates alternative data sources, such as social media streams, global economic events, and regulatory filings, to enhance investment strategies. With tens of thousands of users managing over $270 million in assets, Trigger Finance aims to empower investors to capture new opportunities and make informed decisions. The company operates as a subsidiary of Circle Internet Financial, Inc.
Bitnomial
Seed Round in 2016
Bitnomial, Inc. is a company based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2014 to develop and operate a bitcoin derivatives exchange. The platform facilitates the trading of margined bitcoin futures and options, including bitcoin US dollar futures and options, by connecting native digital asset hedgers with institutional traders. Bitnomial's infrastructure is designed to enhance derivatives exchange technology and digital asset settlement systems, ensuring compliance with regulations overseen by the CFTC. This enables traders and brokers to engage in bitcoin derivatives trading within a globally trusted jurisdiction, providing a reliable marketplace for both institutional and retail participants.
Descartes Labs
Series A in 2015
Descartes Labs, Inc. is a technology company based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, that specializes in the automated analysis of geospatial data using advanced machine learning and deep learning techniques. Founded in 2014, the company focuses on processing and categorizing visual data from a variety of sources, including satellites, drones, cameras, and smartphones. Its cloud-based platform harmonizes extensive data sets to provide scalable analysis, which supports various sectors such as agriculture, mining, consumer goods, and government. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Descartes Labs aids organizations in resource exploration, commodity forecasting, and enhancing climate resilience, facilitating informed decision-making through comprehensive insights into the physical world.
TickerTags
Seed Round in 2015
TickerTags, Inc. is an online platform founded in 2015 and based in Dallas, Texas, that connects trending social content to investors. As a subsidiary of M Science LLC, the company leverages the social web to help investors stay informed about the evolving landscape of culture and news more effectively than traditional financial media. TickerTags offers a data mapping platform that utilizes analytical intelligence to identify and validate consumer information, enabling users to monitor various business drivers. By quantifying engagement on specific topics, the platform transforms conversational activity into actionable investment insights, which are valuable for investment analysis.
Closir
Convertible Note in 2015
Closir Ltd. operates an innovative online platform designed to enhance connections between professional investors and corporate investor relations teams. Founded in 2014 and based in London, the platform allows institutional investors to follow companies of interest, stay informed about the latest developments, and engage directly with investor relations. This unique approach improves corporate investor relations by facilitating better communication and transparency, enabling companies to maintain high standards of market disclosure while reaching new pools of potential investors. The platform also assists in organizing meetings, calls, and events with high-value investors, helping clients to understand their investment criteria and enhance the overall investor experience.
Sensai
Venture Round in 2015
Sensai is a content analytics platform designed to assist Sales, Operations, and Finance teams in large organizations. It enables analysts to identify and track emerging concepts within enterprise repositories as well as from public and private data sources. The platform employs innovative methods for clustering and refining results, allowing users to quickly test hypotheses and analyze patterns within the data. Additionally, Sensai offers a content-discovery language that empowers business analysts to query any dataset and obtain insights independently, without requiring assistance from data science or programming teams. This technology supports various applications, including research, governance, and anti-fraud initiatives.
Engine by MoneyLion
Seed Round in 2015
Engine by MoneyLion is a financial technology company that specializes in embedded finance and marketplace platforms for financial services. The company offers a comprehensive suite of tools, including a search, comparison, and recommendation engine for various financial products, as well as tools for offer management and optimization. These services empower businesses to integrate financial products into their operations, enabling them to deliver personalized financial offers to their clients. Additionally, Engine by MoneyLion provides a diverse range of financial services, including loans, credit, insurance, and savings account solutions.
Cosaic
Seed Round in 2014
Cosaic, Inc. specializes in charting and data visualization solutions tailored for the capital markets. The company develops HTML5 financial charting tools and data visualization products aimed at brokerages, individual traders, institutional trading desks, financial portals, and independent trading platforms. Its flagship product, ChartIQ, is a crowdsourced analytics and financial visualization platform that enables clients to create interactive charting experiences for their users. Cosaic also offers the Term Structure Graph, which provides real-time interactive charts for fixed income and derivatives markets. The company's professional-grade charting and technical analysis library is compatible across various devices, including desktops, web browsers, tablets, and smartphones. Founded in 2012 and based in Charlottesville, Virginia, Cosaic was previously known as ChartIQ, Inc. and rebranded in July 2020. The company collaborates with partners such as Xignite, OpenFin, and Thomson Reuters to enhance its offerings.
Estimize
Series A in 2014
Estimize, Inc. operates an open financial estimates platform that aggregates fundamental financial estimates from a diverse group of contributors, including independent analysts, buy-side and sell-side professionals, private investors, and students. Founded in 2011 and based in New York, the platform serves as a crowdsourcing tool that provides a more accurate and timely view of market expectations. It also features an online community and discussion forum where hedge funds and asset management professionals can interact and share insights. In addition to its standalone platform, Estimize's data is integrated with major financial research platforms, enhancing accessibility and usability for investors seeking to analyze market conditions before making investment decisions.
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