Vast Ventures

Vast Ventures is a New York-based venture capital firm founded in 2004 that focuses on investing in companies led by diverse founders who aim to create positive societal changes. The firm seeks opportunities in various sectors, including consumer brands, artificial intelligence, cloud software, finance, healthcare, resource sustainability, and deep tech. Its investment philosophy emphasizes improving global health and happiness, promoting sustainability for future generations, and enhancing human potential and productivity. Vast Ventures has made over 70 investments in notable companies such as ASAPP, Classpass, and Ginkgo Bioworks, among others. The firm is committed to supporting innovative businesses that challenge traditional industries and contribute to a more connected and empathetic world.

Douglas Martin Chertok

Founder and Managing Partner

Aniq Rahman

Managing Partner

94 past transactions

Ophelos

Seed Round in 2022
Ophelos was created to transform how individuals, families, and businesses manage their financial health.

Clicoh

Series A in 2022
Clicoh is a startup born in Cordoba, Argentina in 2018 that provides fulfillment and logistics solutions through innovation and technology for digital companies in Latam.

Black Crow AI

Series A in 2022
Developer of a business analytics platform designed to predict customer value in real time and accelerate performance. The company's platform offers custom real-time predictions based only on first-party data available before every page loads and predicts it with accuracy so users can make better decisions faster, enabling companies to improve every aspect of their operations, from building technology to buying customers.

ConcertoCare

Series B in 2022
ConcertoCare provides healthcare services primarily to dual-eligible patients enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid, as well as those with complex medical needs. The company focuses on addressing critical vulnerabilities faced by these patients and health plans by offering personalized primary care, chronic condition management, and support for transitions between various care settings. Additionally, ConcertoCare delivers medical, social, and logistical assistance to enhance patient outcomes. Founded in 2004 and based in Aliso Viejo, California, the company operates care centers in locations including Renton, Washington, and several cities in Michigan. The name Concerto reflects its holistic approach to healthcare, emphasizing collaboration among patients, providers, and health plans to ensure coordinated care that respects the dignity and health of each individual.

Little Otter

Series A in 2022
Little Otter is a children's mental health company that developed an app that focuses on the mental health of children and their families. Little Otter is a family-focused mental health service for children. The company app makes it simple to connect with qualified providers from the convenience of the user's phone and gain access to advice and guidance developed by Dr. Helen Egger and our child mental health experts.

Foodology

Series A in 2021
Foodology creates and operates digital restaurant brands made for delivery. The company aims to be a delivery-focused restaurant group in Latam. With its portfolio of virtual brands operated through cloud kitchens, Foodology strives to create a best in class delivery experience for its customers. The company was founded in 2019 by Harvard Business School classmates Daniela Izquierdo and Juan Guillermo Azuero.

Castor

Seed Round in 2021
Castor helps workers in Mexico save & avoid debt by providing them with automated savings tools and much needed liquidity between paychecks and giving them access to a portion of their wages on a daily basis, without charging interest. Castor App is headquartered in Mexico, and was founded in 2021.

Commons Clinic

Venture Round in 2021
Commons Clinic is a multi-specialty clinic that provides healthcare treatment to patients. The company's clinic offers comprehensive specialty and surgical care programs for pain, orthopedics, women's health, and men's health, enabling patients to avail improved and efficient medical care. The company was founded in 2021 and is based in Austin, Texas.

Juno Medical

Seed Round in 2021
Juno Care is a whole-family healthcare platform that provides modern open-access care for the entire family’s day-to-day needs including pediatrics, women’s health, adult primary care, and same-day services.

Nomad

Series A in 2021
Nomad is providing financial services.

Medchart

Series A in 2021
MedChart Inc. operates a cloud-based platform designed to simplify the retrieval and management of healthcare records. Founded in 2014 and based in Toronto, Canada, the company enables patients to view, store, and share their medical records securely online. MedChart's offerings include a variety of document types, such as legal, hospital, clinical, and research documents. The platform automates the release of information process, enhancing the ease with which individuals can access their health data. By facilitating better ownership and management of medical records, MedChart aims to improve patient care and streamline interactions between patients and healthcare providers.

Houm

Seed Round in 2021
Houm is reinventing the way of leasing properties in Latam by leveraging technology, data, and design to transform a currently painful and bureaucratic process into a pleasant, quick, and simple experience, both for the owner as for the tenant.

Asapp

Series B in 2020
ASAPP, Inc. develops artificial intelligence-native products designed to address large-scale inefficiencies in customer care and sales processes. Its primary offering is an AI-native platform that empowers agents by providing real-time guidance on communication and actions during customer interactions, whether through phone calls or digital messages. The platform utilizes advanced machine learning models that continuously adapt and learn from each interaction, effectively enhancing agent performance without necessitating extensive training. ASAPP serves major industries, including telecom, financial services, and travel, and has established a global presence with offices in New York, San Francisco, Mountain View, London, Buenos Aires, Ithaca, and Raleigh. Founded in 2014, the company aims to transform the way organizations manage customer engagement through innovative technology solutions.

Shujinko

Seed Round in 2018
Shujinko Inc. develops compliance and information technology audit software solutions. It offers automated evidence collection engine for cloud compliance, security compliance at cloud, and automate audit preparation. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Seattle, Washington.

Diamond Foundry

Series B in 2018
Diamond Foundry Inc., headquartered in the United States, aims to transform the diamond industry by providing a sustainable alternative to traditional mining practices. Founded by a team of engineers from prestigious institutions such as MIT, Stanford, and Princeton, the company utilizes advanced technologies originally developed for solar power to create high-quality diamonds atom by atom. These diamonds are designed for both the jewelry and semiconductor industries, offering consumers a product that matches the quality of natural gems while ensuring a zero-carbon footprint. By prioritizing social and environmental responsibility, Diamond Foundry sets a new standard in the diamond market, allowing consumers to make ethical choices in their purchases.

Verb Energy

Seed Round in 2018
Verb Energy, Inc., founded in 2015 and based in Lexington, Massachusetts, specializes in the production of caffeinated energy bars. The company's flagship product, the Verb Caffeinated Energy Bar, is designed to provide a healthy and convenient source of energy. Each bar incorporates caffeine derived from organic green tea, combined with carbohydrates and protein to ensure prolonged energy release. Verb Energy aims to deliver tasty and nutritious energy products that cater to a wide audience, promoting a lifestyle of health and vitality while remaining affordable.

Mighty

Seed Round in 2017
Mighty Group Inc. operates an online marketplace designed to facilitate connections between litigants and attorneys in personal injury lawsuits. Founded in 2014 and based in New York City, the company provides a platform that includes communication tools for funders, enabling them to easily interact with plaintiffs and manage documentation. The platform also features a customer relationship management tool that assists personal injury law firms, medical providers, and financial service businesses in managing personal injury liens, tracking case status, payouts, and overall financial returns. Mighty aims to enhance access to justice for victims of personal injury cases by streamlining the management of legal and financial processes. The company has attracted funding from notable investors, including IA Ventures and Tribeca Venture Partners.

Verb Energy

Convertible Note in 2017
Verb Energy, Inc., founded in 2015 and based in Lexington, Massachusetts, specializes in the production of caffeinated energy bars. The company's flagship product, the Verb Caffeinated Energy Bar, is designed to provide a healthy and convenient source of energy. Each bar incorporates caffeine derived from organic green tea, combined with carbohydrates and protein to ensure prolonged energy release. Verb Energy aims to deliver tasty and nutritious energy products that cater to a wide audience, promoting a lifestyle of health and vitality while remaining affordable.

Clover Health

Series D in 2017
Clover Health is a health insurance company that specializes in providing Medicare Advantage plans for senior citizens. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company also has offices in several states, including New Jersey, Arizona, Georgia, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. Clover Health operates a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) platform that aims to enhance the quality of life for its members through patient-centered analytics and dedicated care management. By utilizing advanced analytics and custom software, Clover Health directs its clinical staff to proactively address gaps in care, focusing on preventive measures and chronic disease management. Its approach not only aims to improve health outcomes but also seeks to reduce unnecessary healthcare spending. The company primarily generates revenue through its insurance segment, which offers both PPO and Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plans.

SafeGraph

Seed Round in 2017
SafeGraph Inc., founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, specializes in the collection, storage, and processing of data for machine learning and artificial intelligence applications. The company develops a data platform that democratizes access to comprehensive datasets by integrating information from thousands of diverse sources. This platform classifies and verifies various business-related data, including names, addresses, industry classifications, and operational hours. By providing accurate records, SafeGraph enables organizations to gain insights into human movement and make informed decisions, ultimately assisting in addressing complex societal questions.

Lygos

Series A in 2016
Lygos is a biotechnology company focused on providing sustainable solutions for renewable chemical production. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, Lygos engineers microbes to convert sugars into high-value industrial chemicals, emphasizing cost-effectiveness compared to traditional petrochemical processes. By utilizing advanced throughput screening and strain construction techniques, the company rapidly optimizes biological pathways to transform inexpensive and renewable feedstock into valuable chemical products. Lygos aims to replace persistent and often toxic chemicals with cleaner, more efficient alternatives, catering to business-to-business customers and fostering high-performing, sustainable solutions across the chemical industry.

Inverse

Series A in 2016
Inverse is an online media platform focused on curating content for a millennial male audience. It specializes in original reporting, news coverage, and insightful analysis, exploring emerging ideas, new technologies, and trends. By highlighting the perspectives of innovative thinkers and creators, Inverse seeks to engage its audience with unique insights into pop culture and everyday life. The platform aims to answer the question of what the future may hold, fostering a sense of curiosity and encouraging its readers to better understand and prepare for upcoming developments.

Troops

Series A in 2016
Troops.ai offers a salesforce automation platform designed to enhance the efficiency of sales teams by providing real-time transparency of Salesforce data. Acting as a Slackbot, it enables users to configure Salesforce reports, communicate deal wins, and access both standard and custom objects directly through Slack. This integration streamlines communication and improves the accessibility of vital sales information, facilitating better decision-making and collaboration among team members. Troops.ai has attracted investment from notable firms such as First Round Capital, Founder Collective, and Next View Ventures, among others.

Phosphorus

Series A in 2016
Phosphorus, Inc. is a clinical genetic testing company that specializes in developing diagnostic genetic testing kits to identify inherited risks for various diseases, including cancer, heart disease, and vision loss. The company's flagship product, PhosphorusONE, is complemented by specific tests such as HeartMap, which assesses hereditary heart conditions, and LipidMap, which identifies hereditary high cholesterol. Phosphorus also offers panel-based genetic testing across multiple medical disciplines, including fertility, oncology, and pharmacogenetics, as well as a COVID-19 saliva test. The company provides Element, a software solution designed to facilitate genetic testing and manage clinical data. Phosphorus was established in 2016, operates from New York City, and has a laboratory in Secaucus, New Jersey. By addressing the challenges in interpreting complex genomic data and improving access to clinical information, Phosphorus aims to enhance the application of genomic insights in healthcare.

Planetary Resources

Series A in 2016
Planetary Resources is focused on the exploration and utilization of asteroids to unlock essential natural resources for humanity. The company provides services aimed at commercial deep space exploration, specifically targeting asteroids for raw materials such as water and precious metals. By extracting water from asteroids, Planetary Resources aims to support the in-space economy by producing rocket fuel and providing consumable water for future space habitation. This initiative is pivotal for enabling human expansion into space and contributing to the development of a sustainable space economy, ultimately helping humanity become a multi-planetary species.

Clover Health

Series C in 2016
Clover Health is a health insurance company that specializes in providing Medicare Advantage plans for senior citizens. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company also has offices in several states, including New Jersey, Arizona, Georgia, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. Clover Health operates a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) platform that aims to enhance the quality of life for its members through patient-centered analytics and dedicated care management. By utilizing advanced analytics and custom software, Clover Health directs its clinical staff to proactively address gaps in care, focusing on preventive measures and chronic disease management. Its approach not only aims to improve health outcomes but also seeks to reduce unnecessary healthcare spending. The company primarily generates revenue through its insurance segment, which offers both PPO and Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plans.

Troops

Seed Round in 2016
Troops.ai offers a salesforce automation platform designed to enhance the efficiency of sales teams by providing real-time transparency of Salesforce data. Acting as a Slackbot, it enables users to configure Salesforce reports, communicate deal wins, and access both standard and custom objects directly through Slack. This integration streamlines communication and improves the accessibility of vital sales information, facilitating better decision-making and collaboration among team members. Troops.ai has attracted investment from notable firms such as First Round Capital, Founder Collective, and Next View Ventures, among others.

Chameleon

Seed Round in 2016
Chameleon Intelligent Tech Inc. has developed an online platform that facilitates the creation and optimization of product tours for web applications without the need for coding. Established in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Chameleon aims to enhance user onboarding by providing designers, product managers, marketers, and customer success managers with greater control over user experiences. The platform allows teams to quickly build, test, and deploy in-product tours through a user-friendly WYSIWYG editor. Its implementation is straightforward, requiring only a few lines of code, and it automatically gathers analytics, enabling a data-driven approach to refining user onboarding processes.

Juicero

Series B in 2016
Juicero, Inc. specializes in developing cold-press juicing systems designed to produce raw and organic fruit and vegetable juices. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, the company offers a unique juicing device that operates with the touch of a button, allowing users to easily prepare nutrient-rich juices at home. In addition to the juicing system, Juicero also provides an application that connects to the device, offering insights into the nutritional content of the juices, tracking user activity, and managing delivery of juice packs. The company’s product line includes various juice packs featuring ingredients such as sweet greens, spicy greens, carrots, beets, and other root vegetables, aiming to encourage consumers to incorporate more fresh produce into their daily diets.

Good Uncle

Seed Round in 2016
Good Uncle is an on-demand food ordering and delivery service focused on college students. Founded in November 2015 by Matt Doumar and Wiley Cerilli, the company provides a mobile application that allows users to discover and order meals from a diverse menu prepared by local chefs. The menu is refreshed every six months, offering a variety of cuisines to cater to different tastes. Good Uncle's delivery service ensures that meals are delivered directly to college campuses, making it convenient for students to access quality food. The platform aims to deliver crave-worthy meals efficiently while maintaining a focus on customer satisfaction.

Siftery

Seed Round in 2016
Siftery is a database of sorts where companies list their software stacks. Siftery compares companies with similar stacks and looks for differences to make some recommendations.

Diamond Foundry

Series A in 2015
Diamond Foundry Inc., headquartered in the United States, aims to transform the diamond industry by providing a sustainable alternative to traditional mining practices. Founded by a team of engineers from prestigious institutions such as MIT, Stanford, and Princeton, the company utilizes advanced technologies originally developed for solar power to create high-quality diamonds atom by atom. These diamonds are designed for both the jewelry and semiconductor industries, offering consumers a product that matches the quality of natural gems while ensuring a zero-carbon footprint. By prioritizing social and environmental responsibility, Diamond Foundry sets a new standard in the diamond market, allowing consumers to make ethical choices in their purchases.

Mighty

Seed Round in 2015
Mighty Group Inc. operates an online marketplace designed to facilitate connections between litigants and attorneys in personal injury lawsuits. Founded in 2014 and based in New York City, the company provides a platform that includes communication tools for funders, enabling them to easily interact with plaintiffs and manage documentation. The platform also features a customer relationship management tool that assists personal injury law firms, medical providers, and financial service businesses in managing personal injury liens, tracking case status, payouts, and overall financial returns. Mighty aims to enhance access to justice for victims of personal injury cases by streamlining the management of legal and financial processes. The company has attracted funding from notable investors, including IA Ventures and Tribeca Venture Partners.

Tala

Series A in 2015
Tala is a mobile technology and data science company focused on providing financial services in emerging markets. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Santa Monica, with additional offices in Nairobi, Manila, Dar Es Salaam, Mexico City, Mumbai, and Bangalore, Tala has helped over 2 million users access personal loans through its smartphone app. The platform utilizes data to create instant credit scores for individuals lacking formal credit or banking history, enabling them to receive personalized loans and build digital credit profiles. The app streamlines the entire lending process, allowing users to apply for loans, receive funds, and track their status seamlessly. Tala aims to empower clients by offering accessible financial services that facilitate borrowing, saving, and overall financial growth.

Eight Sleep

Seed Round in 2015
Eight Sleep is the first sleep fitness company. It leverages innovation, technology, and personal biometrics to restore individuals to their peak energy levels each morning. Backed by leading Silicon Valley investors including Khosla Ventures and Y Combinator, it was named by Fast Company in 2018 as one of the Most Innovative Companies in Consumer Electronics. It was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in New York, United States.

Asapp

Seed Round in 2015
ASAPP, Inc. develops artificial intelligence-native products designed to address large-scale inefficiencies in customer care and sales processes. Its primary offering is an AI-native platform that empowers agents by providing real-time guidance on communication and actions during customer interactions, whether through phone calls or digital messages. The platform utilizes advanced machine learning models that continuously adapt and learn from each interaction, effectively enhancing agent performance without necessitating extensive training. ASAPP serves major industries, including telecom, financial services, and travel, and has established a global presence with offices in New York, San Francisco, Mountain View, London, Buenos Aires, Ithaca, and Raleigh. Founded in 2014, the company aims to transform the way organizations manage customer engagement through innovative technology solutions.

Ginkgo Bioworks

Series B in 2015
Ginkgo Bioworks, founded in 2008 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in biological engineering by designing, developing, and licensing custom microbes and organisms. The company focuses on discovering and producing a variety of molecules for applications in flavors, sweeteners, cosmetic ingredients, crop treatments, and pharmaceuticals. Additionally, Ginkgo Bioworks offers probiotic bacteria aimed at protecting against harmful infections and creates libraries of molecules for various uses. Its market reach includes sectors such as cultured ingredients, carbon mitigation, probiotics, and natural product discovery.

Guidebook

Series A in 2015
Guidebook Inc. is a mobile application platform that enables event organizers to create and share customized applications for attendees. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, the platform facilitates the distribution of event materials, schedules, and interactive maps, while allowing attendees to engage through personalized reminders, ratings, and feedback. Users can build applications for a variety of events, including conferences, school orientations, and trade shows, without needing technical skills. The platform offers a selection of templates and features, allowing for quick app creation and deployment to major app stores. Guidebook's services enhance event experiences by promoting interactivity and organization for both attendees and organizers.

Yieldify

Series A in 2015
Yieldify Ltd. is a London-based company that operates a multi-channel abandonment analytics platform aimed at converting website visitors into customers. Founded in 2013, Yieldify provides an eCommerce solution that enables online brands to enhance user experiences across various devices. The platform allows users to implement on-site targeting and deploy data-driven email campaigns to recover abandoned visitors. Key features include detailed dashboards for user and campaign analysis, segmentation based on abandonment indicators, and various on-site solutions such as conversion overlays and product recommendations. Yieldify's technology is utilized by over 500 brands across more than 1,000 websites globally, serving diverse sectors including finance, retail, and travel. With additional offices in Berlin and New York, the company has grown rapidly, employing over 170 staff members and securing significant funding from notable investors.

Astro Digital

Seed Round in 2015
Astro Digital Inc. develops an application programming interface that allows users to monitor the Earth using open data from multi-spectral satellites. Founded in 2015 and located in Mountain View, California, the company provides software for imagery analysis and distribution, catering to industries such as agriculture, disaster management, forest management, urban development, and business intelligence. Following its merger with Aquila Space, Astro Digital focuses on delivering high-resolution multi-spectral images of all arable and populated land on the planet. The company aims to address the needs of remote sensing markets that traditional satellite designs and costs do not meet, by designing innovative satellite platforms and collaborating with partners in image processing and data distribution to ensure a seamless flow of data from sensor to customer.

Ginkgo Bioworks

Series A in 2015
Ginkgo Bioworks, founded in 2008 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in biological engineering by designing, developing, and licensing custom microbes and organisms. The company focuses on discovering and producing a variety of molecules for applications in flavors, sweeteners, cosmetic ingredients, crop treatments, and pharmaceuticals. Additionally, Ginkgo Bioworks offers probiotic bacteria aimed at protecting against harmful infections and creates libraries of molecules for various uses. Its market reach includes sectors such as cultured ingredients, carbon mitigation, probiotics, and natural product discovery.

Reserve

Series A in 2015
Reserve Media, Inc. operates a digital dining concierge service that connects restaurants with diners. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York City, the company offers a platform that allows customers to discover restaurants, make reservations, receive personalized service, and facilitate seamless payment. By partnering with notable restaurateurs, Reserve aims to enhance the dining experience while helping restaurants manage their reservations more effectively, reduce cancellations, and gain valuable customer insights. The platform also enables restaurants to maintain customer databases and manage their tables, ultimately improving customer relationships. As of November 2018, Reserve operates as a subsidiary of Resy Network, Inc.

fitmob

Series B in 2015
Fitmob is an online fitness platform that aims to empower a global community through wellness. It offers a monthly membership that connects members to thousands of fitness studios and gyms, providing access to group workouts led by trainers. This approach enables consumers to engage in regular physical activity and maintain their fitness levels while fostering a sense of community among users. The platform emphasizes convenience and accessibility, making it easier for individuals to incorporate fitness into their daily lives.

fitmob

Series B in 2015
Fitmob is an online fitness platform that aims to empower a global community through wellness. It offers a monthly membership that connects members to thousands of fitness studios and gyms, providing access to group workouts led by trainers. This approach enables consumers to engage in regular physical activity and maintain their fitness levels while fostering a sense of community among users. The platform emphasizes convenience and accessibility, making it easier for individuals to incorporate fitness into their daily lives.

Kindara

Seed Round in 2014
Kindara, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a fertility awareness application compatible with iPhone and Android devices. Its primary product, Kindara Fertility Trackr, assists women in achieving pregnancy, avoiding pregnancy naturally, and understanding their menstrual cycles. Additionally, Kindara offers Wink, an oral fertility thermometer that records basal body temperature and automatically syncs with the Kindara application. The company distributes its products through various channels and is committed to empowering women by providing them with tools and knowledge to take control of their reproductive health. Founded in 2012 and based in Boulder, Colorado, Kindara operates as a subsidiary of Prima-Temp, Inc. since a transaction in October 2018.

Soma

Series A in 2014
Soma Water, Inc. is a manufacturer of water filtration products based in San Francisco, California. Founded in 2012, the company specializes in premium water filters and offers a range of products, including glass carafes, pitchers, and filters. Soma distinguishes itself by providing a subscription service that delivers innovative water filters directly to customers' homes, ensuring timely replacements. The company markets its products through various retail channels and operates as a subsidiary of Full Circle Home LLC.

Boostable

Seed Round in 2014
Boostable, Inc., founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, operates an online marketplace that enables sellers to preview and launch their digital advertisements. The company offers a cooperative digital advertising solution tailored for e-commerce marketplaces, retailers, and platforms, allowing them to provide digital advertising as a service. Boostable’s innovative model focuses on sharing costs, data, and resources among companies, facilitating the creation of high-performing ad campaigns. The leadership team comprises experienced professionals from renowned digital advertising firms, bringing extensive expertise to the company. Boostable is backed by prominent investors, including Y Combinator, SV Angel, 500 Startups, Omidyar Network, and Morado Ventures.

Ginkgo Bioworks

Seed Round in 2014
Ginkgo Bioworks, founded in 2008 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in biological engineering by designing, developing, and licensing custom microbes and organisms. The company focuses on discovering and producing a variety of molecules for applications in flavors, sweeteners, cosmetic ingredients, crop treatments, and pharmaceuticals. Additionally, Ginkgo Bioworks offers probiotic bacteria aimed at protecting against harmful infections and creates libraries of molecules for various uses. Its market reach includes sectors such as cultured ingredients, carbon mitigation, probiotics, and natural product discovery.

Bark

Series B in 2014
BarkBox, created by Matt Meeker, Henrik Werdelin, and Carly Strife, is a subscription e-commerce service designed for dog owners, providing a monthly box filled with toys, treats, and other canine-related products. As the popularity of BarkBox grew, it evolved into Bark & Co, a company focused on enhancing the health and happiness of dogs. Bark & Co operates through several channels, including the subscription services BarkBox and Super Chewer, as well as an e-commerce platform on BarkShop.com. The company also offers wellness products such as BARK Bright and a personalized meal delivery service called BARK Eats. Its business model is primarily driven by the Direct to Consumer segment, which generates most of its revenue from the sale of toys, accessories, and consumables for dogs. Bark & Co aims to meet the diverse needs of dog owners nationwide while fostering a strong connection with their canine companions.

Ritual

Seed Round in 2014
Ritual Technologies Inc. is a Toronto-based company that has developed a mobile application designed to enhance the food ordering experience for corporate professionals. Founded in 2015, the Ritual app allows users to browse and order from a variety of local restaurants and coffee shops, facilitating fast and easy pickup. The platform features a unique social ordering capability, enabling users to add their colleagues’ food orders to a single transaction, thereby streamlining the process and saving time. Additionally, Ritual offers employers redeemable credits for their employees, enhancing the overall user experience. The app is used by popular quick-service restaurants and coffee shops across major North American cities, helping these establishments improve customer engagement and drive profitability through a modern, technology-driven approach to food ordering.

Elite Daily

Convertible Note in 2014
Elite Daily, Inc. is an online platform dedicated to providing engaging content for millennials, particularly focusing on the interests of Generation Y. Founded by a team of media professionals who sought to challenge traditional media's approach to news coverage, Elite Daily offers a wide range of articles, videos, and documentaries across various categories including lifestyle, dating, politics, and culture. With a commitment to delivering content that resonates with its audience, the platform has grown to attract over 70 million monthly readers, establishing itself as a significant voice within the millennial demographic. Since its incorporation in 2014, Elite Daily has operated as a subsidiary of Bustle Digital Group and continues to foster a diverse and socially driven community that encourages impactful discussions around contemporary issues.

Triage

Seed Round in 2014
Triage integrates the SaaS tools you use everyday. Quickly connect your services, Triage syncs everything important into one mobile feed.

Badge

Seed Round in 2014
Badge offers a mobile solution that facilitates access to work contacts, enabling users to send secure messages within their organizations and locate colleagues and teammates. The platform allows for the import of employee data from services such as Google Apps and BambooHR. Designed for both iOS and Android devices, Badge aims to consolidate workplace communication and interactions into a single mobile feed. The company operates from the United States, focusing on enhancing collaboration and connectivity among employees.

Reserve

Seed Round in 2014
Reserve Media, Inc. operates a digital dining concierge service that connects restaurants with diners. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York City, the company offers a platform that allows customers to discover restaurants, make reservations, receive personalized service, and facilitate seamless payment. By partnering with notable restaurateurs, Reserve aims to enhance the dining experience while helping restaurants manage their reservations more effectively, reduce cancellations, and gain valuable customer insights. The platform also enables restaurants to maintain customer databases and manage their tables, ultimately improving customer relationships. As of November 2018, Reserve operates as a subsidiary of Resy Network, Inc.

Recombine

Series A in 2014
Recombine, Inc. provides clinical genetic testing services in New York. The company offers CarrierMap, a genetic carrier screen that assists in planning a healthy family, such as determining the risk of having a child with a genetic disease; and ChromoMap, a non-invasive prenatal screen to assess risk for chromosome abnormalities during pregnancy. It also provides genetic counseling and client support services, as well as education focusing on genetics, fertility, and beyond. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in New York, New York. As of December 31, 2015, Recombine, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of CooperSurgical Inc.

Sweetgreen

Series D in 2013
Sweetgreen, Inc. is an American fast-casual restaurant chain founded in 2007 and based in Culver City, California. It operates restaurants in several states, including Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, Massachusetts, and the District of Columbia. The company focuses on serving simple, seasonal, and healthy salads and grain bowls made from scratch with fresh, whole produce delivered daily. Sweetgreen emphasizes plant-forward, earth-friendly meals, prioritizing organic, regenerative, and local sourcing of ingredients. In addition to its restaurant operations, Sweetgreen sells merchandise such as gift cards, clothing, and accessories online. The company has formed a strategic partnership with FoodCorps to further its mission of promoting healthy eating.

Kindara

Seed Round in 2013
Kindara, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a fertility awareness application compatible with iPhone and Android devices. Its primary product, Kindara Fertility Trackr, assists women in achieving pregnancy, avoiding pregnancy naturally, and understanding their menstrual cycles. Additionally, Kindara offers Wink, an oral fertility thermometer that records basal body temperature and automatically syncs with the Kindara application. The company distributes its products through various channels and is committed to empowering women by providing them with tools and knowledge to take control of their reproductive health. Founded in 2012 and based in Boulder, Colorado, Kindara operates as a subsidiary of Prima-Temp, Inc. since a transaction in October 2018.

Cambrian Genomics

Seed Round in 2013
Cambrian Genomics is a biotechnology company that has developed a novel DNA laser printer, which synthesizes DNA using a laser-based technique. This technology allows the assembly, sequencing, and printing of DNA strands that can be inserted into cells, facilitating the production of genetically modified organisms. Researchers in both academia and industry utilize this innovative system to access high-quality, sequence-verified DNA, contributing to a substantial global market for DNA orders and cloning that exceeds $1 billion annually. By providing a reliable and efficient means of DNA synthesis, Cambrian Genomics supports advancements in genetic research and biotechnological applications.

Sidecar

Venture Round in 2013
Sidecar Technologies, founded in San Francisco in 2011, operates a business-to-business delivery transportation network designed to provide a convenient and affordable solution for riders. The company emphasizes safety, employing pre-vetted drivers and incorporating features such as background checks, rating systems for both drivers and riders, and GPS tracking. It allows drivers the flexibility to offer rides on their own schedule, supporting a community-driven approach to transportation. Currently, Sidecar operates in ten cities and has facilitated over half a million rides.

Soma

Seed Round in 2013
Soma Water, Inc. is a manufacturer of water filtration products based in San Francisco, California. Founded in 2012, the company specializes in premium water filters and offers a range of products, including glass carafes, pitchers, and filters. Soma distinguishes itself by providing a subscription service that delivers innovative water filters directly to customers' homes, ensuring timely replacements. The company markets its products through various retail channels and operates as a subsidiary of Full Circle Home LLC.

Ripple

Angel Round in 2013
Ripple Labs, Inc. operates a global payments network that leverages blockchain technology to facilitate instant and low-cost international transactions. The company has developed RippleNet, a decentralized platform that connects banks, payment providers, digital asset exchanges, and corporations for seamless global money transfers. Ripple's product offerings include XRP, a digital asset designed for payments; xCurrent, which supports cross-border payment services for banks; xRapid, aimed at payment providers and financial institutions to manage liquidity costs; and xVia, a solution that allows corporates and financial institutions to send payments across networks using a standardized interface. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Ripple has expanded its presence with additional offices in major cities worldwide, including New York, London, Sydney, and Mumbai, among others. The company's solutions not only improve transaction efficiency but also help reduce foreign exchange exposure and counter-party risk for enterprises.

Simply Measured

Series B in 2013
Simply Measured is a social analytics platform that assists marketers in maximizing their effectiveness by providing insights from various social media networks, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Tumblr. The platform enables over 100,000 marketers, including 50 percent of the Interbrand 100 companies, to identify opportunities, plan social campaigns, optimize their activities, and report on their outcomes. Simply Measured is uniquely certified by Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr, ensuring it delivers reliable insights from these popular platforms. Its robust analytics solution features visual dashboards that facilitate easy sharing of data across organizations, helping companies demonstrate the value of their social media efforts. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Simply Measured has received recognition as a fast-growing company and employs more than 130 staff members.

Keychain Logistics

Seed Round in 2013
Keychain Logistics develops logistics software that connects businesses shipping products directly with independent semi-truck owner-operators. Based in New York, the company offers a platform that streamlines the shipping process by eliminating traditional third-party logistics brokers. This software-enabled network allows users to monitor the location and capacity of trucks in real-time, facilitating efficient matches between shippers and available carriers. Additionally, Keychain Logistics provides a mobile application for enhanced logistics management, enabling businesses to track shipments and oversee the logistics process online effectively.

Modria

Seed Round in 2012
Modria, Inc. is a developer of a cloud-based online dispute resolution platform that automates the resolution of customer disputes in eCommerce. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with an additional office in Chennai, India, Modria serves a diverse clientele, including tangible goods and service marketplaces, payment networks, medium and large online merchants, government agencies, and classified sites. The platform seamlessly integrates with the back-end architecture and front-end user experience of eCommerce sites, allowing businesses to quickly resolve customer issues without human intervention. As of May 30, 2017, Modria operates as a subsidiary of Tyler Technologies, Inc.

Bark

Seed Round in 2012
BarkBox, created by Matt Meeker, Henrik Werdelin, and Carly Strife, is a subscription e-commerce service designed for dog owners, providing a monthly box filled with toys, treats, and other canine-related products. As the popularity of BarkBox grew, it evolved into Bark & Co, a company focused on enhancing the health and happiness of dogs. Bark & Co operates through several channels, including the subscription services BarkBox and Super Chewer, as well as an e-commerce platform on BarkShop.com. The company also offers wellness products such as BARK Bright and a personalized meal delivery service called BARK Eats. Its business model is primarily driven by the Direct to Consumer segment, which generates most of its revenue from the sale of toys, accessories, and consumables for dogs. Bark & Co aims to meet the diverse needs of dog owners nationwide while fostering a strong connection with their canine companions.

Moat

Series B in 2012
Moat is a free search engine for display ads. Moat also offers heatmap analytics and resources for creative. Online ads tend to be transient: visible one second and gone the next. Whether you want to see the ads from a particular brand, discover new advertisers, or get inspiration from innovative creative campaigns, the need for a centralized ad search is evident. Enter: Moat. Moat Ad Search is a search engine that focuses entirely on ads instead of other kinds of online content. Similar to traditional search engines, its results are compiled using a web crawler that is specifically tuned to look for ads on the web and index them for later retrieval. Moat also accepts submissions from advertisers and agencies that wish to have their ads included.

StyleSeat

Seed Round in 2012
StyleSeat is a leading platform designed to connect clients with independent beauty and wellness professionals, including hair stylists, estheticians, and barbers. The platform allows consumers to easily discover, book, and pay for a wide range of beauty services while providing professionals with tools to showcase their work, manage appointments, and grow their businesses. With over 100 million appointments booked and significant revenue generated for small businesses, StyleSeat serves as a vital resource for both clients seeking beauty services and professionals aiming to enhance their operations and client base. By streamlining the booking process and facilitating client connections, StyleSeat supports the beauty and grooming industry in achieving its goals.

Sweetgreen

Series B in 2012
Sweetgreen, Inc. is an American fast-casual restaurant chain founded in 2007 and based in Culver City, California. It operates restaurants in several states, including Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, Massachusetts, and the District of Columbia. The company focuses on serving simple, seasonal, and healthy salads and grain bowls made from scratch with fresh, whole produce delivered daily. Sweetgreen emphasizes plant-forward, earth-friendly meals, prioritizing organic, regenerative, and local sourcing of ingredients. In addition to its restaurant operations, Sweetgreen sells merchandise such as gift cards, clothing, and accessories online. The company has formed a strategic partnership with FoodCorps to further its mission of promoting healthy eating.

Clipboard

Seed Round in 2011
Clipboard was founded by Gary William Flake in January 2011 with the simple goal of helping people save and share the parts of the Web that they care about. Since the Internet is more than two decades old, doesn't it seem strange that the typical way to save something online is to put it into an email or a document? We think so too, which is why we built an easy and powerful tool to help you. All of this may sound simple, but we think it's actually quite significant. We believe that someday soon everyone will be saving and organizing their online life in a way that is easy, fun and reflective of themselves. It is a world where everyone is highly engaged and active in saving their life experiences online. We are here for you and we are in this for the long haul. Our mission is to help you organize your online life. Please read more about us and our values at https://clipboard.com/about Stats on Clipboard: In close to 2 years before Clipboard was acquired in May 2013 140,000 people created 3 million clips.

Zocdoc

Series C in 2011
Zocdoc, Inc. owns and operates an online platform to search and book doctors' appointments. Additionally, it offers doctors’ reviews; appointment and preventive check-up reminders; and online paper-work services. The company focuses on chiropractors, dentists, dermatologists, eye doctors, gynecologists, primary care doctors, and psychiatrists. Zocdoc, Inc. was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

FirstFuel Software

Venture Round in 2011
FirstFuel Software, Inc. specializes in developing a cloud-based customer engagement platform tailored for the energy sector. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts, with additional offices in Reading, United Kingdom, and San Francisco, California, the company provides a customer intelligence solution that empowers energy providers and utilities to enhance their engagement with commercial clients. Utilizing proprietary analytics, FirstFuel transforms utility meter data into actionable insights, enabling clients to optimize energy efficiency programs and improve customer satisfaction. Its software allows energy providers to create tailored performance benchmarks and recommendations for their customers, thereby facilitating targeted sales and service strategies. As of June 2019, FirstFuel operates as a subsidiary of Tendril Networks, Inc.

Moat

Series A in 2011
Moat is a free search engine for display ads. Moat also offers heatmap analytics and resources for creative. Online ads tend to be transient: visible one second and gone the next. Whether you want to see the ads from a particular brand, discover new advertisers, or get inspiration from innovative creative campaigns, the need for a centralized ad search is evident. Enter: Moat. Moat Ad Search is a search engine that focuses entirely on ads instead of other kinds of online content. Similar to traditional search engines, its results are compiled using a web crawler that is specifically tuned to look for ads on the web and index them for later retrieval. Moat also accepts submissions from advertisers and agencies that wish to have their ads included.

Backplane

Angel Round in 2011
Backplane is a platform designed to facilitate connections among individuals who share common interests. Its initial community, LittleMonsters.com, centered around Lady Gaga, has grown to nearly one million members. The company emphasizes the importance of meaningful interactions between consumers and brands, aiming to foster authentic communities. Backplane advocates for the development of niche social networks that serve specific purposes, rather than a singular, overarching network. By partnering with leading brands, Backplane seeks to create environments where members can engage more deeply and purposefully.

Simply Measured

Pre Seed Round in 2011
Simply Measured is a social analytics platform that assists marketers in maximizing their effectiveness by providing insights from various social media networks, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Tumblr. The platform enables over 100,000 marketers, including 50 percent of the Interbrand 100 companies, to identify opportunities, plan social campaigns, optimize their activities, and report on their outcomes. Simply Measured is uniquely certified by Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr, ensuring it delivers reliable insights from these popular platforms. Its robust analytics solution features visual dashboards that facilitate easy sharing of data across organizations, helping companies demonstrate the value of their social media efforts. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Simply Measured has received recognition as a fast-growing company and employs more than 130 staff members.

OpenX

Series D in 2011
OpenX Limited, based in Pasadena, California, specializes in digital advertising technology that assists businesses in managing ad revenue. Through its subsidiary, the company operates one of the largest and highest quality ad exchanges, enabling brands to deliver relevant advertising at a global scale. OpenX's technology aggregates and analyzes consumer interests in real time, ensuring that marketers effectively reach their target audiences. The platform supports over 30,000 recognized brands, 1,200 websites, and 2,000 premium mobile apps, providing insights into audience dynamics and facilitating efficient ad planning and purchasing across multiple screens. Additionally, OpenX offers an open-source ad server solution that allows publishers to access various ad networks, thereby reducing reliance on specific services like Google AdSense.

Gobble

Venture Round in 2011
Gobble Inc. is an online marketplace based in Palo Alto, California, that specializes in meal kit delivery, allowing busy professionals to prepare gourmet dinners in just 10 minutes using only one pan. Founded in 2010, the company simplifies the cooking process by completing all the necessary prep work, including washing, chopping, marinating, and making sauces. Customers receive fresh ingredients sourced from local, sustainable, and humane farms in the Bay Area, with six new dinner kits offered each week. This model provides consumers with the flexibility to choose their menu and delivery schedule, ensuring a convenient and nutritious dining experience at home.

Kiip

Series A in 2011
Kiip is a rewards network and mobile application that offers rewards from brands and companies for virtual achievements. It has received $15.4 million in total funding to date from Relay Ventures, Interpublic Group, Hummer Winblad, American Express Ventures, Digital Garage, True Ventures, Verizon Ventures, CrossLink Capital, and others. Kiip was Brian Wong, Courtney Guertin, and Amadeus Demarzi in 2010.
Pear is a leader in brand engagement advertising. Our platform delivers authentic, meaningful relationships with target consumers that brands can leverage to drive digital engagement metrics vital to fan acquisition, video distribution, content creation, CRM, and consumer insights initiatives. National reach, performance pricing and industry leading results.

Gobbler

Angel Round in 2011
Gobbler, Inc. is a software-as-a-service platform based in Los Angeles, California, that specializes in providing cloud-based solutions for the professional audio community. Founded in 2010, the company offers a subscription-based marketplace for pro-audio plugins, along with robust cloud storage and media project management tools. Gobbler's platform addresses the unique needs of music creators by facilitating backup, versioning, large file transfers, and collaboration. Unlike traditional cloud services, Gobbler is designed specifically for media professionals, allowing users to integrate various tools and manage their data flexibly. Additionally, the Gobbler API enables hardware and software companies to connect their products to the platform, enhancing the overall creative workflow.

Gobble

Seed Round in 2010
Gobble Inc. is an online marketplace based in Palo Alto, California, that specializes in meal kit delivery, allowing busy professionals to prepare gourmet dinners in just 10 minutes using only one pan. Founded in 2010, the company simplifies the cooking process by completing all the necessary prep work, including washing, chopping, marinating, and making sauces. Customers receive fresh ingredients sourced from local, sustainable, and humane farms in the Bay Area, with six new dinner kits offered each week. This model provides consumers with the flexibility to choose their menu and delivery schedule, ensuring a convenient and nutritious dining experience at home.

Fashism

Series A in 2010
Fashism, Inc. is an online and mobile platform that allows users to receive feedback on their fashion choices by posting pictures of themselves. Founded in 2008 and based in New York, the service enables individuals to share images of their outfits and solicit opinions from the community. Users can upload photos, provide context, and ask specific questions regarding their looks. The community then offers insights, rating the submissions with up or down votes, which contributes to a leaderboard that ranks users based on the feedback received. This interactive approach to fashion assessment creates a social experience centered around personal style and peer evaluation.

Kiip

Angel Round in 2010
Kiip is a rewards network and mobile application that offers rewards from brands and companies for virtual achievements. It has received $15.4 million in total funding to date from Relay Ventures, Interpublic Group, Hummer Winblad, American Express Ventures, Digital Garage, True Ventures, Verizon Ventures, CrossLink Capital, and others. Kiip was Brian Wong, Courtney Guertin, and Amadeus Demarzi in 2010.

Zocdoc

Series B in 2010
Zocdoc, Inc. owns and operates an online platform to search and book doctors' appointments. Additionally, it offers doctors’ reviews; appointment and preventive check-up reminders; and online paper-work services. The company focuses on chiropractors, dentists, dermatologists, eye doctors, gynecologists, primary care doctors, and psychiatrists. Zocdoc, Inc. was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

Klout

Series A in 2010
Klout is an application that assesses social influence by analyzing a user's ability to drive engagement across various social media platforms. By connecting their social network accounts, users receive a score ranging from 1 to 100, which reflects their capacity to inspire actions within their online communities. This scoring system helps individuals gain insights into their influence and understand how they impact others. Additionally, Klout offers opportunities for users to cultivate and be acknowledged for their social influence, fostering a deeper connection between personal engagement and recognition in the digital landscape.

UpCompany

Venture Round in 2009
UpCompany, Inc. is a New York-based firm that specializes in providing comprehensive information about companies, industries, and business professionals through its online platforms. The company operates RakedIn.com, a financial portal that offers organized data on various businesses, including financial metrics and industry news, along with intuitive visualizations and analytical tools for users. Established in 2008, UpCompany also oversees additional services such as Hashable, which facilitates meaningful networking connections, and Tracked.com, a platform that combines features of popular financial and social media sites to deliver a unique user experience. Through these offerings, UpCompany aims to enhance the accessibility and understanding of business information for general users.

Yieldmo

Seed Round in 2008
Yieldmo is one of the fastest-growing digital advertising and attention analytics companies. Our premium marketplace allows advertisers to create, measure, model, and optimize campaigns for unmatched scale and performance. We ultimately deliver better results by harnessing the power of attention data to drive superior audience engagement and retargeting.

Zocdoc

Series A in 2008
Zocdoc, Inc. owns and operates an online platform to search and book doctors' appointments. Additionally, it offers doctors’ reviews; appointment and preventive check-up reminders; and online paper-work services. The company focuses on chiropractors, dentists, dermatologists, eye doctors, gynecologists, primary care doctors, and psychiatrists. Zocdoc, Inc. was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

OpenX

Series A in 2007
OpenX Limited, based in Pasadena, California, specializes in digital advertising technology that assists businesses in managing ad revenue. Through its subsidiary, the company operates one of the largest and highest quality ad exchanges, enabling brands to deliver relevant advertising at a global scale. OpenX's technology aggregates and analyzes consumer interests in real time, ensuring that marketers effectively reach their target audiences. The platform supports over 30,000 recognized brands, 1,200 websites, and 2,000 premium mobile apps, providing insights into audience dynamics and facilitating efficient ad planning and purchasing across multiple screens. Additionally, OpenX offers an open-source ad server solution that allows publishers to access various ad networks, thereby reducing reliance on specific services like Google AdSense.

Conductor

Series A in 2006
Conductor, LLC specializes in providing a search engine optimization (SEO) platform and enterprise content marketing solutions. Its flagship product, Conductor Searchlight, generates insights into customer intent, helping marketers understand trends and topics relevant to their audiences throughout the purchasing process. The platform offers various tools, including rank tracking, SEO reporting, competitive analysis, content mapping, and keyword research, enabling marketers to create effective content and measure its impact on organic traffic and return on investment. Conductor serves a diverse clientele that includes major brands and emerging companies across multiple industries, such as retail, technology, healthcare, hospitality, and finance. Originally founded as Linkexperts, Inc. in 2004, the company rebranded to Conductor, LLC in 2008 and became an independent entity in December 2019 after spinning out from WeWork. Based in New York, Conductor continues to lead in organic marketing solutions.

Daylife

Series A in 2006
Daylife is a content curation platform that enables the discovery and combination of high-quality content. It caters to prominent media brands and consumer websites, including USA Today, Turner Sports, Sky News, and the Washington Post. Additionally, Daylife operates its own news and information website, providing users with access to curated content. The platform offers cloud publishing tools designed for publishers, marketers, and developers, enhancing the way content is managed and delivered.

StreetEasy

Seed Round in 2005
StreetEasy is a prominent real estate platform that transforms the process of buying, selling, and renting homes in New York City and New Jersey. Established in 2006 and headquartered in NoMad, Manhattan, it is recognized as the most widely used local real estate resource. The platform offers a comprehensive range of vetted and verified listings, complemented by user-friendly search tools and data-driven guides. StreetEasy aims to empower individuals in their housing decisions, providing them with the necessary information to navigate the competitive real estate market effectively. As a trusted source for local sales and rental listings, StreetEasy continues to be a valuable asset for those looking to find a home in the region.

Fotolog

Series A in 2004
Fotolog, Inc. operates a photo-blogging site that enables members to create, post, and share a photo diary online. It allows users to connect with friends, family, and others; discover the photos of new people from various cultures; participate in the site's special-interest communities; and receive personal feedback from around the world on their photos. The company was founded in 2002 and is based in New York, New York.

Quigo

Series A in 2004
Quigo is an ad-targeting network that specializes in contextual advertising services for major media websites such as ABCNews.com, CNNMoney.com, Forbes.com, and USAToday.com. It offers performance-based marketing solutions aimed at enhancing the advertising effectiveness for both websites and advertisers. Quigo competes directly with Google's AdSense program, providing an alternative for publishers seeking to monetize their content through targeted ads. In 2007, Quigo was acquired by AOL for $340 million, subsequently becoming part of AOL's Platform-A advertising solution.
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