Virgin

Virgin Group, founded by Richard Branson, is a global investment company with a diverse portfolio spanning leisure, travel, tourism, mobile, broadband, media, finance, and health sectors. The company, headquartered in London, is renowned for its innovative and customer-centric approach, driven by a belief in delivering value, quality, and fun. Virgin Group empowers its employees to create unbeatable customer experiences, often partnering with other businesses to combine expertise and build successful ventures. The group is also committed to using its influence to drive positive change, as exemplified by its philanthropic arm, Virgin Unite.

Evan Lovell

Partner

Patrick McCall

Senior Partner

63 past transactions

Outdustry

Acquisition in 2024
Outdustry is a Beijing-based music industry consultancy that specializes in the Chinese and Indian music markets. The company offers a range of services, including record label support, music production, and market intelligence. Outdustry also manages publishing and recording rights, providing comprehensive solutions for its clients. With a diverse team of music industry professionals fluent in multiple languages, the firm is well-equipped to navigate the complexities of these dynamic markets.

Virgin Voyages

Private Equity Round in 2023
Virgin Voyages is a lifestyle travel brand that specializes in luxury cruise vacations. The company caters to the higher end of the market, providing upscale cruise ship services, elegantly designed suites, and a variety of entertainment options. Virgin Voyages aims to deliver unique and adventurous experiences to its customers, exploring diverse destinations while offering a premium travel experience.

OOVA

Series A in 2023
OOVA is a fertility diagnostic company that develops a personalized fertility assessment platform based on a paper-based urine test strip that measures hormones in daily samples. The system builds a longitudinal fertility profile using biochemistry and artificial intelligence to guide cycle management, menstrual health after pregnancy, and progression toward menopause. Originating as a spin-out from Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, OOVA aims to help users understand pregnancy prospects, identify reasons for conception challenges, and detect reproductive health issues such as PCOS. Its test kit measures luteinizing hormone and progesterone over a short window, with results delivered through a mobile application to support wellness guidance for users and input for healthcare providers. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, the company focuses on consumer-accessible diagnostics designed to empower women in conceiving and monitoring reproductive health.

Marker Learning

Series A in 2023
Marker Learning specializes in telepsychology services, offering remote assessments for learning disabilities. Their platform provides accessible evaluations by licensed psychologists, serving children and adults up to age 50. They deliver personalized action plans to support individuals with learning disabilities.

Virgin Voyages

Private Equity Round in 2022
Virgin Voyages is a lifestyle travel brand that specializes in luxury cruise vacations. The company caters to the higher end of the market, providing upscale cruise ship services, elegantly designed suites, and a variety of entertainment options. Virgin Voyages aims to deliver unique and adventurous experiences to its customers, exploring diverse destinations while offering a premium travel experience.

Lightyear

Series A in 2022
Lightyear is an investment platform operating in 22 European countries, designed to facilitate money management and wealth growth for retail customers and businesses. The platform offers a diverse range of investment options, including stocks, funds, and cash interest products, while emphasizing accessibility and simplicity in the investing process. With a focus on low fees and an award-winning design, Lightyear aims to remove unnecessary barriers to investing. The company's team, which includes former employees from notable financial technology firms, is based in London and Tallinn. Lightyear is authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, ensuring compliance and security for its users.

Sesame

Series B in 2022
Sesame, Inc., operating as SesameCare, is a healthcare technology company founded in 2018 and based in New York, New York. The company has developed an innovative platform that enables users to book medical appointments and access healthcare services conveniently and affordably. By leveraging an AI-enabled marketplace, SesameCare eliminates the need for health insurance, fostering competition among healthcare providers based on quality, accessibility, and pricing. This approach allows the company to offer Americans high-quality medical care at significantly reduced costs. Additionally, Sesame is recognized as the official telehealth partner of Costco, further enhancing its reach and service offerings.

Zero Acre Farms

Series A in 2022
Zero Acre Farms is a food company focused on ending the food industry's reliance on conventional vegetable oils by producing fermentation-derived oils and fats. Using microorganisms to drive fermentation, the company creates sustainable oils designed to have lower levels of unhealthy fats associated with inflammation and disease. By replacing traditional vegetable oils, Zero Acre Farms aims to offer healthier choices for consumers and reduce the environmental and health drawbacks of mainstream oils.

Wayve

Series B in 2022
Wayve develops an autonomous driving technology platform that uses end-to-end deep learning to operate vehicles in urban environments. The company focuses on AI-powered driving software and a fleet learning platform that enables autonomous vehicles to adapt to new driving domains with lean hardware. It deploys autonomous vehicles on public roads for technology development and commercial applications, backed by an electric vehicle fleet. Wayve is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

Virgin Orbit

Post in 2021
Founded in 2016, Virgin Orbit specializes in satellite launch services for small satellites. It operates LauncherOne, a flexible service for commercial and government-built satellites, offering dedicated launches with responsive scheduling.

Virgin Voyages

Venture Round in 2021
Virgin Voyages is a lifestyle travel brand that specializes in luxury cruise vacations. The company caters to the higher end of the market, providing upscale cruise ship services, elegantly designed suites, and a variety of entertainment options. Virgin Voyages aims to deliver unique and adventurous experiences to its customers, exploring diverse destinations while offering a premium travel experience.

Printify

Series A in 2021
Founded in 2015, Printify is a leading global print-on-demand platform empowering individuals to launch their own online businesses risk-free. With over 700 employees across three offices and diverse teams worldwide, the company offers a wide range of customizable products, from apparel to home goods, enabling entrepreneurs to expand with minimal investment.

LifeQ

Series A in 2021
LifeQ develops a health management technology that uses biology-led computational systems to extract person-specific digital biomarkers from wearable data, delivering biometrics and health insights. Based in Alpharetta, Georgia, the company provides a platform that consolidates health information across fitness, nutrition, sleep, stress, and medical areas to support informed decisions about health and wellness.

LoanSnap

Series B in 2021
LoanSnap, Inc. is a mortgage company that specializes in providing an artificial intelligence-based smart loan platform designed to analyze individual financial situations and deliver tailored loan options. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional location in Costa Mesa, the company offers various products, including home equity lines of credit (HELOC), refinancing options to lower monthly mortgage payments, and VA loans for veterans that facilitate home purchases without down payments or private mortgage insurance. LoanSnap aims to help customers gain a clearer understanding of their finances and identify potential savings. The company operates in several states, including California, Florida, Illinois, Colorado, and Tennessee. LoanSnap, Inc. was previously known as DLJ Financial, Inc. before rebranding in April 2018 and functions as a subsidiary of LoanSnap Holdings, Inc.

Instrucko

Seed Round in 2020
Instrucko is a language learning platform that facilitates one-to-one learning through storytelling. It offers live lessons, international lesson plans, interactive games, and personalized analytics to help students enhance their social, emotional, and cognitive skills.

LoanSnap

Series B in 2020
LoanSnap, Inc. is a mortgage company that specializes in providing an artificial intelligence-based smart loan platform designed to analyze individual financial situations and deliver tailored loan options. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional location in Costa Mesa, the company offers various products, including home equity lines of credit (HELOC), refinancing options to lower monthly mortgage payments, and VA loans for veterans that facilitate home purchases without down payments or private mortgage insurance. LoanSnap aims to help customers gain a clearer understanding of their finances and identify potential savings. The company operates in several states, including California, Florida, Illinois, Colorado, and Tennessee. LoanSnap, Inc. was previously known as DLJ Financial, Inc. before rebranding in April 2018 and functions as a subsidiary of LoanSnap Holdings, Inc.

Box Of Intimates

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Box of Intimates is the world's first online personal lingerie shopping service for women. It claims to have over 4,000 registered users in Europe and USA. An AI-aided quiz collects & analysis users' size, preferences and tastes with the help of personal stylists. Subscribers receive a curated naughty or nice lingerie box along with matching accessories chosen for them each month.

ServBetter

Debt Financing in 2019
ServBetter is a next-gen service marketplace that connects customers and service providers in more than 80 high-demand local, hyper-local and virtually delivered services. It offers customers the flexibility of choosing from four different modes of service delivery, all available through a single platform. With ServBetter, customers have greater control over how they get things done, giving them the power to choose the method that works best for them. Additionally, providing an integrated service management system to help providers enhance their productivity and revenue.

Sofar Sounds

Series C in 2019
Sofar Sounds is an international collective based in London, founded in 2009, dedicated to creating unique spaces where music matters. The company organizes intimate live music events in unconventional venues such as living rooms, rooftops, and retail stores, transforming these spaces into captivating performance settings. Sofar shows are kept secret until the last minute, with guests signing up for unnamed performances at undisclosed locations. This approach allows artists to connect directly with engaged audiences, fostering a global community where people can discover new music and make genuine connections in cities around the world.

LoanSnap

Series A in 2019
LoanSnap, Inc. is a mortgage company that specializes in providing an artificial intelligence-based smart loan platform designed to analyze individual financial situations and deliver tailored loan options. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional location in Costa Mesa, the company offers various products, including home equity lines of credit (HELOC), refinancing options to lower monthly mortgage payments, and VA loans for veterans that facilitate home purchases without down payments or private mortgage insurance. LoanSnap aims to help customers gain a clearer understanding of their finances and identify potential savings. The company operates in several states, including California, Florida, Illinois, Colorado, and Tennessee. LoanSnap, Inc. was previously known as DLJ Financial, Inc. before rebranding in April 2018 and functions as a subsidiary of LoanSnap Holdings, Inc.

LoanSnap

Series A in 2018
LoanSnap, Inc. is a mortgage company that specializes in providing an artificial intelligence-based smart loan platform designed to analyze individual financial situations and deliver tailored loan options. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional location in Costa Mesa, the company offers various products, including home equity lines of credit (HELOC), refinancing options to lower monthly mortgage payments, and VA loans for veterans that facilitate home purchases without down payments or private mortgage insurance. LoanSnap aims to help customers gain a clearer understanding of their finances and identify potential savings. The company operates in several states, including California, Florida, Illinois, Colorado, and Tennessee. LoanSnap, Inc. was previously known as DLJ Financial, Inc. before rebranding in April 2018 and functions as a subsidiary of LoanSnap Holdings, Inc.

Yoyo

Series A in 2018
wiGroup is a SaaS provider that has developed leading Loyalty & Rewards and mCommerce products. Through these, we enable clients to deliver solutions that increase engagement, retention, sales, basket size, speed of checkout, and frequency of spend. Our tech is currently used by retailers, brands, insurance companies, banks, quick service hospitality restaurants, and a host of other businesses looking to deliver value through mobile. The platform was launched in 2007 and is based in Cape Town, South Africa.

BitPay

Venture Round in 2018
BitPay provides enterprise-grade bitcoin payment solutions for businesses, offering tools to accept digital currency payments and convert them to fiat. The platform includes a RESTful API and a bitcoin payment gateway, support for native payment protocol and signed payment requests, and a wallet solution named Copay that includes hardware security integration for private key generation and transaction signing. BitPay also offers BitPay Send, a payout service that enables organizations to disburse cryptocurrency to employees, affiliates, customers, vendors, and contractors. The company partners with payment processors to support merchants and has a focus on enabling merchants to accept Bitcoin and settle in traditional currencies. Founded in 2011, BitPay serves organizations across industries seeking blockchain-based payment acceptance and management.

Virgin Hyperloop

Venture Round in 2017
Hyperloop One, Inc. is focused on the design and development of a high-speed tubular transit system that employs magnetic levitation technology to facilitate the rapid transportation of passengers and cargo. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the company aims to provide direct and sustainable transportation solutions. Hyperloop One's innovative system allows for speeds of up to 760 miles per hour, utilizing a vacuum tube to optimize travel efficiency. The company collaborates with various partners, including renowned firms such as Parsons, ARUP, and McKinsey, to enhance its technology and implementation strategies. Originally known as Hyperloop Technologies, Inc., the company rebranded in May 2016 to reflect its evolving mission within the transportation sector.

Wise

Series E in 2017
Wise is a company that specializes in international money transfer services, facilitating easy and low-cost transactions for individuals and businesses. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in London, Wise offers a core money transfer product and a borderless account designed for expats, freelancers, and travelers, which currently holds over £2 billion in deposits. The company also provides a mobile application that allows users to track their transfers and initiate new transactions conveniently. With additional offices in Tallinn and New York, Wise aims to simplify the process of sending money abroad swiftly and affordably.

Classcraft

Venture Round in 2017
Classcraft is an online educational role-playing game designed to enhance classroom management and engage students in the learning process. Founded by Lauren Young, Devin Young, and Shawn Young, the platform offers a gamified experience that motivates learners by promoting teamwork and personal growth. It enables educators to foster positive student behavior through interactive gameplay, where students can earn rewards and develop skills that reflect real-world consequences. Classcraft is accessible across multiple platforms, including Android, iOS, OS X, Chrome, and Windows, making it a versatile tool for teachers and administrators aiming to create a more dynamic and engaging educational environment.

UPSIDE Foods

Series A in 2017
UPSIDE Foods, formerly known as Memphis Meats, is a cultivated meat company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Berkeley, California. The company specializes in producing real meat, poultry, and seafood directly from animal cells, eliminating the need to raise and slaughter animals. This innovative approach significantly reduces the resource consumption associated with traditional meat production, requiring less water, land, and energy. UPSIDE Foods aims to offer consumers clean, humane, and sustainable meat products, such as beef meatballs, chicken, and duck, all grown in controlled environments. The company is led by Dr. Uma Valeti, who is committed to transforming the food industry with healthier and environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional meat.

Blockchain.com

Series B in 2017
Blockchain.com develops a digital assets platform facilitating the buying, selling, and usage of cryptocurrencies. With over 50 million users worldwide, it aims to create an open and accessible financial system by empowering individuals to control their money securely.

CreativeLive

Series B in 2017
CreativeLive, Inc. is an online education platform established in 2010, based in Seattle, Washington. It specializes in offering live streaming classes across various creative disciplines, including photography, video, design, business, audio, music, crafting, and software training. The platform allows users to access free live classes taught by renowned instructors, including bestselling authors and award-winning professionals. Users can also purchase classes to view on-demand. Since its inception, CreativeLive has attracted over ten million students and has seen three billion minutes of video consumed. The company has been profitable from the start and is led by co-founder and CEO Chase Jarvis, with a mission to empower creative entrepreneurs.

Capsule Corporation

Series A in 2017
Founded in 2015, Capsule Corporation specializes in online retail of pharmaceutical products. It operates a digital platform that accepts prescriptions from doctors and facilitates delivery of medications to patients.

Ring

Series D in 2017
Ring is a home security company based in Santa Monica, California, established in 2012. It specializes in outdoor security solutions, offering a range of smart home products designed to enhance safety and reduce crime in neighborhoods. The company's product lineup includes the Ring Video Doorbell, Ring Video Doorbell Pro, Ring Stick Up Cam, and Ring Floodlight Cam, all of which feature advanced capabilities such as wide-angle lenses, built-in microphones, and speakers that allow users to see, hear, and communicate with visitors. By integrating these devices, Ring aims to empower homeowners and foster community vigilance, effectively creating a modern neighborhood watch system that helps prevent burglaries and enhance residential security worldwide.

auticon

Venture Round in 2016
auticon GmbH is a consulting firm based in Berlin, Germany, with additional offices in Munich and Düsseldorf. Founded in 2011, the company specializes in information technology services, particularly in software testing and quality assurance. auticon employs autistic individuals exclusively as software testers, leveraging their unique skills to provide high-quality workmanship in various areas, including static code analysis, functional testing, usability testing, and data analysis. The company's services cater to a diverse clientele, including software producers, IT firms, consulting companies, and public institutions. By focusing on the strengths of its workforce, auticon not only delivers exceptional testing services but also promotes inclusivity within the tech industry.

Outpost

Venture Round in 2016
Outpost enables truly interactive games that are as fun to watch as they are to play.

Codecademy

Series C in 2016
Codecademy is an online education platform that teaches coding and digital skills through interactive, project-based courses accessible on web and mobile. It offers tutorials in HTML/CSS, JavaScript, Python, Ruby, PHP, APIs, and other technologies, with learners building real projects and receiving feedback from a community of peers. The platform emphasizes a networked, interactive learning experience that enables users worldwide to practice coding in a convivial environment.

Virgin Australia

Post in 2016
Founded in 2000, Virgin Australia operates as Australia's second-largest airline, serving over 50 destinations worldwide with a fleet of 106 aircraft. It offers a mix of low-cost and full-service options, targeting leisure travelers and small to medium enterprises.

Ring

Series C in 2016
Ring is a home security company based in Santa Monica, California, established in 2012. It specializes in outdoor security solutions, offering a range of smart home products designed to enhance safety and reduce crime in neighborhoods. The company's product lineup includes the Ring Video Doorbell, Ring Video Doorbell Pro, Ring Stick Up Cam, and Ring Floodlight Cam, all of which feature advanced capabilities such as wide-angle lenses, built-in microphones, and speakers that allow users to see, hear, and communicate with visitors. By integrating these devices, Ring aims to empower homeowners and foster community vigilance, effectively creating a modern neighborhood watch system that helps prevent burglaries and enhance residential security worldwide.

M-KOPA

Venture Round in 2015
M-KOPA offers connected asset financing solutions, combining digital micropayments and IoT connectivity. It provides access to essential products like solar lighting, televisions, fridges, smartphones, and financial services for underbanked customers without requiring credit history or assets.

Ring

Series B in 2015
Ring is a home security company based in Santa Monica, California, established in 2012. It specializes in outdoor security solutions, offering a range of smart home products designed to enhance safety and reduce crime in neighborhoods. The company's product lineup includes the Ring Video Doorbell, Ring Video Doorbell Pro, Ring Stick Up Cam, and Ring Floodlight Cam, all of which feature advanced capabilities such as wide-angle lenses, built-in microphones, and speakers that allow users to see, hear, and communicate with visitors. By integrating these devices, Ring aims to empower homeowners and foster community vigilance, effectively creating a modern neighborhood watch system that helps prevent burglaries and enhance residential security worldwide.

Doctor On Demand

Series B in 2015
Doctor On Demand, Inc. is a telemedicine company that provides an online platform for patients to consult with licensed healthcare providers, including doctors and psychologists, through video calls. Established in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers a range of medical services addressing conditions such as cold and flu, allergies, anxiety, and chronic illnesses. Its platform, Synapse, caters to health plans and employers, facilitating both on-demand and scheduled visits via smartphones, tablets, or computers. Doctor On Demand emphasizes accessibility and quality care, enabling patients to easily receive medical attention and prescriptions when needed. Additionally, the company has offices in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Washington, D.C.

Rescale

Venture Round in 2015
Rescale develops cloud-based platforms for scientific and engineering simulations. It offers ScaleX Pro for professionals and SMBs, ScaleX Developer for software developers, and ScaleX Enterprise for enterprises, featuring unified simulation platforms and on-premise resource management. Serving industries such as aerospace, automotive, and life sciences, Rescale enables customers to accelerate design cycles and time to market.

ZOZI

Series C in 2015
ZOZI designs and develops a web-based bookings, payments, and customer management software for tour, activity, and event businesses. It offers introductory flight lessons, vineyard tours and wine tasting by horseback, diving for abalone, ice climbing frozen waterfalls, celebrity and athlete experiences, and various accessible adventures. The company also provides weekend getaways and vacation packages for customers. ZOZI was founded in 2007 and is based in San Francisco, California.

OneWeb

Series A in 2015
OneWeb LLC is a telecommunications company that develops a constellation of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites to provide high-speed, low-latency internet access globally. Founded in 2012 and based in McLean, Virginia, OneWeb aims to deliver connectivity solutions for various sectors, including broadband, government, and cellular backhaul. The company's satellite network interlocks to create a comprehensive coverage footprint over the planet, enabling reliable communication for industries that depend on global connectivity, such as aviation, maritime, and automotive. OneWeb began launching its satellite constellation in February 2019 and has planned a total of 648 satellites in its initial network. The company was previously known as WorldVu Satellites Ltd. before rebranding to OneWeb in January 2015.

Virgin Pulse

Series B in 2015
Virgin Pulse, a subsidiary of Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Group, focuses on developing technology that promotes healthy lifestyle habits among employees. By tailoring its solutions to align with organizational culture, Virgin Pulse enhances the overall well-being experience for users, leading to improved outcomes for both employees and businesses. The brand, established in 1970, is recognized for its commitment to creating exceptional consumer experiences through innovation and quality service. Virgin Pulse aims to foster engagement and support within workplaces, contributing to a healthier workforce and a more productive environment.

Tradesy

Series B in 2015
Tradesy is an online peer-to-peer marketplace specializing in buying and selling designer fashion items. Founded in 2012 by Tracy DiNunzio, Sash Catanzarite, and John Hall, the company connects sellers with buyers for clothing, bags, shoes, accessories, and jewelry from brands such as Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Chanel, Gucci, Prada, Saint Laurent, Givenchy, Balenciaga, Chloe, and more. Tradesy provides services including packaging materials, pricing recommendations, shipping automation, returns handling, and authentication of designer goods. The company is headquartered in Santa Monica, California.

Wise

Series C in 2015
Wise is a company that specializes in international money transfer services, facilitating easy and low-cost transactions for individuals and businesses. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in London, Wise offers a core money transfer product and a borderless account designed for expats, freelancers, and travelers, which currently holds over £2 billion in deposits. The company also provides a mobile application that allows users to track their transfers and initiate new transactions conveniently. With additional offices in Tallinn and New York, Wise aims to simplify the process of sending money abroad swiftly and affordably.

OneWeb

Seed Round in 2015
OneWeb LLC is a telecommunications company that develops a constellation of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites to provide high-speed, low-latency internet access globally. Founded in 2012 and based in McLean, Virginia, OneWeb aims to deliver connectivity solutions for various sectors, including broadband, government, and cellular backhaul. The company's satellite network interlocks to create a comprehensive coverage footprint over the planet, enabling reliable communication for industries that depend on global connectivity, such as aviation, maritime, and automotive. OneWeb began launching its satellite constellation in February 2019 and has planned a total of 648 satellites in its initial network. The company was previously known as WorldVu Satellites Ltd. before rebranding to OneWeb in January 2015.

Change.org

Series C in 2014
Change.org is the world's largest social change platform, boasting over 150 million users across 196 countries. It empowers individuals to initiate campaigns, gather support, and collaborate with decision-makers to effect change in their communities. The platform focuses on social justice petitions, allowing users to advocate for various causes. As a certified B-corporation, Change.org is committed to creating a positive impact. The organization has attracted investment from notable figures such as Bill Gates, Arianna Huffington, and Richard Branson, as well as the Omidyar Network, founded by eBay's Pierre Omidyar.

Virgin Voyages

Private Equity Round in 2014
Virgin Voyages is a lifestyle travel brand that specializes in luxury cruise vacations. The company caters to the higher end of the market, providing upscale cruise ship services, elegantly designed suites, and a variety of entertainment options. Virgin Voyages aims to deliver unique and adventurous experiences to its customers, exploring diverse destinations while offering a premium travel experience.

Blockchain.com

Series A in 2014
Blockchain.com develops a digital assets platform facilitating the buying, selling, and usage of cryptocurrencies. With over 50 million users worldwide, it aims to create an open and accessible financial system by empowering individuals to control their money securely.

Sidecar

Series C in 2014
Sidecar Technologies operates a B2B delivery transportation network that connects retailers with customers through a fleet of everyday drivers using their personal vehicles. Founded in San Francisco in 2011, Sidecar focuses on creating a convenient and affordable transportation solution powered by pre-vetted drivers who can choose when to offer rides. The company emphasizes safety through a comprehensive system that includes background checks, rating systems for both drivers and riders, GPS tracking, and real-time trip sharing. Currently, Sidecar operates in ten major U.S. cities and has facilitated over half a million rides, demonstrating its commitment to enhancing the delivery and driving experience.

3D Robotics

Venture Round in 2014
3D Robotics, Inc. is a manufacturer of drones, specializing in advanced aerial technology for sectors such as construction, insurance, surveying, agriculture, utilities, telecommunications, and public safety. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, the company offers a range of products including the Solo motion control drone and Site Scan, a cloud-connected mobile application designed for autonomous inspections, scans, and surveys. Site Scan facilitates the creation of 2D maps and 3D models, while the company also provides the Pixhawk autopilot system for building unmanned aerial vehicles, along with various parts and accessories. 3D Robotics focuses on making drone technology accessible for data analysis and land mapping, enabling clients to collect accurate aerial data and transform it into actionable insights for informed decision-making at construction sites. The company distributes its products through resellers and its online store globally.

Doctor On Demand

Series A in 2014
Doctor On Demand, Inc. is a telemedicine company that provides an online platform for patients to consult with licensed healthcare providers, including doctors and psychologists, through video calls. Established in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers a range of medical services addressing conditions such as cold and flu, allergies, anxiety, and chronic illnesses. Its platform, Synapse, caters to health plans and employers, facilitating both on-demand and scheduled visits via smartphones, tablets, or computers. Doctor On Demand emphasizes accessibility and quality care, enabling patients to easily receive medical attention and prescriptions when needed. Additionally, the company has offices in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Washington, D.C.

Wise

Series B in 2014
Wise is a company that specializes in international money transfer services, facilitating easy and low-cost transactions for individuals and businesses. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in London, Wise offers a core money transfer product and a borderless account designed for expats, freelancers, and travelers, which currently holds over £2 billion in deposits. The company also provides a mobile application that allows users to track their transfers and initiate new transactions conveniently. With additional offices in Tallinn and New York, Wise aims to simplify the process of sending money abroad swiftly and affordably.

Tradesy

Series B in 2014
Tradesy is an online peer-to-peer marketplace specializing in buying and selling designer fashion items. Founded in 2012 by Tracy DiNunzio, Sash Catanzarite, and John Hall, the company connects sellers with buyers for clothing, bags, shoes, accessories, and jewelry from brands such as Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Chanel, Gucci, Prada, Saint Laurent, Givenchy, Balenciaga, Chloe, and more. Tradesy provides services including packaging materials, pricing recommendations, shipping automation, returns handling, and authentication of designer goods. The company is headquartered in Santa Monica, California.

BitPay

Series A in 2014
BitPay provides enterprise-grade bitcoin payment solutions for businesses, offering tools to accept digital currency payments and convert them to fiat. The platform includes a RESTful API and a bitcoin payment gateway, support for native payment protocol and signed payment requests, and a wallet solution named Copay that includes hardware security integration for private key generation and transaction signing. BitPay also offers BitPay Send, a payout service that enables organizations to disburse cryptocurrency to employees, affiliates, customers, vendors, and contractors. The company partners with payment processors to support merchants and has a focus on enabling merchants to accept Bitcoin and settle in traditional currencies. Founded in 2011, BitPay serves organizations across industries seeking blockchain-based payment acceptance and management.

CreativeLive

Series B in 2013
CreativeLive, Inc. is an online education platform established in 2010, based in Seattle, Washington. It specializes in offering live streaming classes across various creative disciplines, including photography, video, design, business, audio, music, crafting, and software training. The platform allows users to access free live classes taught by renowned instructors, including bestselling authors and award-winning professionals. Users can also purchase classes to view on-demand. Since its inception, CreativeLive has attracted over ten million students and has seen three billion minutes of video consumed. The company has been profitable from the start and is led by co-founder and CEO Chase Jarvis, with a mission to empower creative entrepreneurs.

Clinkle

Series A in 2013
Clinkle is a San Francisco-based company focused on revolutionizing payment methods with its next-generation mobile payment platform. The platform is designed to facilitate everyday transactions, allowing users to pay for items such as lunch and coffee securely. Clinkle emphasizes the safety of its payment system by employing 128-bit AES encryption and requiring a secured PIN to access the application. In addition to processing payments through regular debit cards, the platform also rewards users with points for their transactions, enhancing the overall user experience. The company aims to launch its mobile wallet within the coming year, positioning itself as a modern solution for daily financial interactions.

Hailo Network

Series B in 2012
Hailo Network, established in 1947, is a global manufacturer and supplier of ladder systems, steps, and waste bins, renowned for its innovative products and safety standards. The company, headquartered in Germany, operates in over 60 countries worldwide, distributing its products through a network of retailers and distributors.

Codecademy

Series B in 2012
Codecademy is an online education platform that teaches coding and digital skills through interactive, project-based courses accessible on web and mobile. It offers tutorials in HTML/CSS, JavaScript, Python, Ruby, PHP, APIs, and other technologies, with learners building real projects and receiving feedback from a community of peers. The platform emphasizes a networked, interactive learning experience that enables users worldwide to practice coding in a convivial environment.

Virgin Mobile Latin America

Series B in 2012
Virgin Mobile Latin America operates as part of the Virgin Group, a globally recognized investment company founded by Sir Richard Branson in 1970. The brand focuses on mobile telephony, offering innovative telecommunications services across various Latin American markets. Virgin Mobile distinguishes itself through its commitment to customer service and flexible plans, catering to the needs of diverse consumer segments. The company's operations leverage Virgin's extensive experience and reputation, aiming to provide affordable and accessible mobile solutions. Through its presence in multiple countries, Virgin Mobile Latin America contributes to the broader goal of enhancing connectivity and improving communication options for its users in the region.

Block

Series C in 2011
Founded in 2009, Block is a technology company specializing in financial services. It offers payment services to merchants and operates Cash App, a person-to-person payment network.

Pikum

Series A in 2008
Pikum is an online social gaming company that offers a unique betting game designed for interaction among friends. The platform allows users to engage in friendly wagers, either for fun or, where permissible, for monetary stakes. By leveraging people’s enthusiasm for predicting outcomes, debating various scenarios, and celebrating their successes, Pikum aims to create an entertaining and social experience. The company seeks to redefine how betting games are played by emphasizing camaraderie and enjoyment in a digital environment.

CircleLending

Acquisition in 2007
CircleLending, established in 2001, was a pioneer in managing loans among friends and family. The company focused on facilitating private person-to-person loans and mortgages, offering products such as Intra-Family Mortgages, Handshake Plus, Small Business Builder, Owner Financing, and Family Advantage. These offerings catered to the private transfer of money within social networks. In 2007, CircleLending was acquired by the Virgin Group and subsequently rebranded as Virgin Money, becoming part of the global Virgin Money brand.
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