VTF Capital

VTF Capital is a venture capital firm based in Las Vegas, Nevada, with additional offices in Los Angeles and San Francisco. The firm specializes in seed stage, incubation, start-up, and early stage investments, primarily within the technology sector. VTF Capital focuses on innovative ideas that are transforming the future of commerce, investing both capital and resources into projects that enhance the ways products are made, distributed, and accessed. With a strong emphasis on the Las Vegas region, VTF Capital aims to support entrepreneurs and businesses that are poised for growth and innovation.

Tony Hsieh

General Partner

Will Young

General Partner

176 past transactions

The/Studio

Series A in 2018
The/Studio is a custom manufacturing platform that enables businesses, organizations, and individuals to easily produce personalized products, particularly accessories and apparel. Founded by Joseph Heller, the company utilizes a network of vetted factories and advanced technology to simplify the manufacturing process. By offering cloud-based access, The/Studio eliminates the complexities and risks associated with building a supply chain, allowing customers to manage everything from custom design to production without minimum order quantities. The platform is designed to provide quick turnaround times and competitive pricing, ensuring a reliable supply chain while enabling customers to focus on brand execution and product quality.

The/Studio

Venture Round in 2018
The/Studio is a custom manufacturing platform that enables businesses, organizations, and individuals to easily produce personalized products, particularly accessories and apparel. Founded by Joseph Heller, the company utilizes a network of vetted factories and advanced technology to simplify the manufacturing process. By offering cloud-based access, The/Studio eliminates the complexities and risks associated with building a supply chain, allowing customers to manage everything from custom design to production without minimum order quantities. The platform is designed to provide quick turnaround times and competitive pricing, ensuring a reliable supply chain while enabling customers to focus on brand execution and product quality.

ZenBusiness

Venture Round in 2017
ZenBusiness Inc. is a company that specializes in providing corporate entity creation and management services tailored for small business owners. Founded in 2015 and based in Austin, Texas, ZenBusiness offers a comprehensive platform that consolidates business formation, compliance, banking, bookkeeping, and marketing tools into an intuitive dashboard. This platform allows users to manage their business needs efficiently, including checking their company's status and filing necessary documents, all from a single login. What distinguishes ZenBusiness is its blend of innovative technology and live human support, offering customers access to expert guidance through various communication channels. The company is also dedicated to social impact, functioning as a Public Benefit Corporation and promoting employee volunteer work. ZenBusiness actively engages with diverse entrepreneurs and provides grant opportunities to support small business growth, further solidifying its role as a trusted partner in the business community.

Ross & Snow

Seed Round in 2017
Ross & Snow is a footwear brand founded by four experienced professionals from the footwear industry who sought to create high-quality, mountain-inspired boots suitable for urban environments. The company focuses on producing stylish and functional footwear, designed for versatility, enabling wearers to transition seamlessly from morning meetings to evening outings. Each pair is crafted in a family-owned Italian workshop, highlighting both quality craftsmanship and a distinctive American aesthetic. Ross & Snow aims to offer comfortable and fashionable options that cater to the needs of adventurous individuals who value both style and practicality.

AdQuick

Seed Round in 2017
AdQuick, Inc. is a platform that facilitates the buying and selling of outdoor advertising services. Founded in 2016 and based in Los Angeles, California, the company specializes in offering a self-service marketplace for outdoor advertising, allowing users to select locations, plan data-driven campaigns, and measure the effectiveness of their advertisements. AdQuick provides a wide range of advertising options, including billboards, posters, transit wraps, and digital displays. The platform aggregates inventory from various media vendors, enabling users to compare options easily and manage their advertising needs efficiently.

Stedi

Seed Round in 2017
Stedi, Inc. is a business-to-business messaging platform designed for trading, founded in 2016 and based in Boulder, Colorado. The company offers a digital mailbox and various services that facilitate transactions, including tax rate notifications, insurance plan descriptions, business entity filings, air shipment information, and property damage reports. Stedi is recognized for creating an API-first clearinghouse, which integrates modern API interfaces with traditional real-time and batch EDI processes. This allows healthcare technology businesses and established organizations to exchange critical transactions efficiently. The company has attracted significant investment, raising $92 million from prominent investors such as Addition, Stripe, and Union Square Ventures.

Barn & Willow

Venture Round in 2017
Barn & Willow Inc. is a home decor company based in Menlo Park, California, that specializes in designing custom window treatments. Founded in 2014, the company offers a diverse range of products, including draperies, shades, panels, swatches, throw pillows, and throws. With a focus on accessibility and ease, Barn & Willow provides customers with the ability to select from a wide variety of fabrics, styles, and dimensions for their custom drapery needs. The company's services are available online, catering to both domestic and international customers, and aim to simplify the process of creating personalized home decor solutions.

Print Syndicate

Series B in 2017
Print Syndicate, Inc. is a company based in Columbus, Ohio, that specializes in self-expression through design. Founded in 2012, it focuses on interpreting and transforming social trends into digital designs. These designs are printed on a variety of products, including apparel, phone cases, and home goods, which are marketed through multiple e-commerce brands. The company aims to provide consumers with curated, well-designed items that reflect their individuality.

Ink

Seed Round in 2017
Ink Labs, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in manufacturing printer kiosks designed for various organizations. In addition to its hardware offerings, the company provides support services aimed at assisting both students and administrators. By focusing on user experience and creativity, Ink Labs seeks to redefine the traditional print shop model, emphasizing empathy and passion in their approach to printing solutions.

Arylla

Seed Round in 2017
Arylla Inc. is a company that specializes in developing nanotechnology-based invisible ink aimed at fraud detection for luxury goods. Founded in 2015 and based in Winnipeg, Canada, Arylla's ink is utilized by luxury brands during production to help resellers verify the authenticity of items such as leather goods, footwear, and ready-to-wear clothing. This innovative solution allows luxury brands to monetize the resale of their products while combatting counterfeit goods in the market. In addition to its invisible ink, Arylla offers a tiered security platform for printing invisible labels for food authentication and has developed scanners for authenticating fluorescent signatures. By enabling resellers to confirm product authenticity via smartphone, Arylla provides a comprehensive approach to reducing the prevalence of counterfeits online.

Stedi

Angel Round in 2017
Stedi, Inc. is a business-to-business messaging platform designed for trading, founded in 2016 and based in Boulder, Colorado. The company offers a digital mailbox and various services that facilitate transactions, including tax rate notifications, insurance plan descriptions, business entity filings, air shipment information, and property damage reports. Stedi is recognized for creating an API-first clearinghouse, which integrates modern API interfaces with traditional real-time and batch EDI processes. This allows healthcare technology businesses and established organizations to exchange critical transactions efficiently. The company has attracted significant investment, raising $92 million from prominent investors such as Addition, Stripe, and Union Square Ventures.

Arka

Venture Round in 2016
Arka is a custom packaging solutions company that specializes in providing tailored packaging and fulfillment services to e-commerce and direct-to-consumer businesses. Established in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Arka streamlines the packaging process by offering an online platform where clients can design and order customized packaging products. The company's extensive network of global manufacturers and fulfillment centers allows for efficient sourcing and production, ensuring that clients receive quality packaging that meets their specific needs. Arka's user-friendly interface includes features for customization, proofing, and production tracking, making it easier for clients to manage their packaging solutions effectively and affordably.

Bow & Drape

Venture Round in 2016
Bow & Drape Inc. is an online retailer specializing in custom-designed apparel and accessories for women, including bridal clothing and pet products. Founded in 2012 and based in New York, the company allows customers to create unique garments by choosing from a selection of silhouettes, colors, and trims. Once a design is finalized, Bow & Drape manufactures the item in the USA and ships it directly to the customer within two weeks. Formerly known as Zoora LLC, Bow & Drape Inc. has been operating as a subsidiary of Brand Value Growth LLC since November 2019.

AdEspresso

Series A in 2016
AdEspresso, Inc. is a software as a service (SaaS) company that provides a user-friendly tool designed for small and medium businesses to manage their Facebook advertising campaigns. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, with an additional office in Milan, Italy, AdEspresso simplifies the ad creation process, allowing users to quickly create, analyze, and optimize Facebook ads. The platform features a Campaign Editor for ad creation and testing, as well as tools for campaign analytics, conversion tracking, and optimization. Users can save up to 70% of the manual work typically required for ad setup and enhance campaign performance by up to 40%. Additionally, AdEspresso enables users to conduct A/B testing on various ad elements and provides meaningful analytics for ongoing campaign improvement. As a subsidiary of HootSuite Media Inc., AdEspresso continues to focus on empowering its users with automation and simplicity in their advertising efforts.

Asana

Series C in 2016
Asana, Inc. operates a work management platform designed for individuals and teams to enhance productivity and engagement. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers its services as a cloud-based software solution that enables users to organize, track, and manage work effectively. Asana's platform allows teams to create projects, assign tasks, set deadlines, and communicate seamlessly, supporting various applications from small projects to large strategic initiatives. Its tools improve project and process management efficiency, providing real-time visibility into workflows and facilitating reporting and automation. Asana generates revenue through subscription-based pricing, catering to the needs of diverse organizations.

Fandeavor

Venture Round in 2016
Fandeavor, Inc. is a company based in Henderson, Nevada, that specializes in providing unique gameday experiences for fans by offering inside access to various aspects of college sporting events and music festivals. Initially focused on sports travel, Fandeavor has expanded its offerings to include concerts, festivals, and leisure travel. The company features an online platform that allows users to book customizable dynamic travel packages, which encompass airfare, hotel accommodations, ground transportation, event tickets, and local attractions. This integrated approach simplifies the planning process for travelers looking to attend live events, including major sporting competitions and concerts, by allowing them to arrange all necessary components in one convenient location. As of May 20, 2019, Fandeavor operates as a subsidiary of TicketCity, Inc.

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.

ice

Venture Round in 2016
Ice.com is one of the leading e-commerce website that sells diamonds, engagement rings, watches, earrings and all other types of jewelry. It raised $47 million from Polaris Venture Partners and Ignition Partners. The online retailer opened its doors in 1999 and has grown to annual sales of $83.4 million.

Exact Media

Series A in 2016
Launched in 2013, Exact Media has more than doubled its distribution each year. Unlike traditional methods of direct mail who offer unqualified deal-seekers with junk mail and free offers, Exact Media finely targets active online purchasers based on their actual purchases and other clearly-defined criteria. This results in high conversion to purchase - which, after all, is the goal of any trial program. With offices in New York, Toronto and Cincinnati, Exact Media works with top brands and retailers throughout North America and Asia. Stay tuned for news on our further global expansion. The Exact Media team is a combination of young leaders and experienced veterans in the e-commerce and consumer marketing space.

Fluttrbox

Seed Round in 2016
Fluttrbox, Inc. is a Montreal-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in drone imaging services and mobile applications for surveying buildings and producing imaging maps. The company employs advanced drone technology to create real-time 3D and 2D maps, facilitating property assessment, development, and marketing. By utilizing unmanned aerial vehicles, Fluttrbox streamlines the process of infrastructure management and marketing, alleviating the challenges associated with resource allocation for on-site monitoring, such as equipment purchasing, team hiring, regulatory compliance, and data organization. This innovative approach allows clients to quickly and efficiently access realistic visual data of their infrastructure.

The Renewal Workshop

Seed Round in 2016
The Renewal Workshop Inc. is a company based in Cascade Locks, Oregon, that focuses on manufacturing renewed apparel and upcycled materials from discarded textiles. Founded in 2014, it partners with leading brands and retailers to transform unsellable returns and excess inventory into viable products. The company offers a diverse range of items, including jackets, hoodies, dresses, and swimwear, as well as luggage and gift cards. By integrating renewal services for apparel and home goods, The Renewal Workshop aims to minimize waste and promote sustainable practices within the fashion industry. Its operations not only generate revenue for clothing brands through resale but also contribute to reducing environmental impacts associated with textile waste. The products are available through both physical stores and online platforms.

The Mill

Venture Round in 2016
The Mill is a place to test your ideas. It starts with a $5k investment in entrepreneurially-minded people.

Find Veggies

Convertible Note in 2015
Find Veggies is a platform that connects consumers with local farmers and vendors, addressing the growing demand for high-quality, healthy food. With their service, consumers can conveniently shop for locally sourced products and choose delivery or pickup options, making it easy to incorporate fresh produce into their busy lives. The platform not only caters to consumers seeking quality options beyond traditional grocery stores, but also supports farmers and vendors who often lack the resources to effectively market their goods. By acting as a marketing arm for these producers, Find Veggies increases their visibility and sales, while providing customers with the flexibility and choice they desire. This approach distinguishes Find Veggies from other fresh vegetable retailers and CSA programs, as it focuses on enhancing direct sales from farmers without replicating the traditional grocery model.

Bow & Drape

Venture Round in 2015
Bow & Drape Inc. is an online retailer specializing in custom-designed apparel and accessories for women, including bridal clothing and pet products. Founded in 2012 and based in New York, the company allows customers to create unique garments by choosing from a selection of silhouettes, colors, and trims. Once a design is finalized, Bow & Drape manufactures the item in the USA and ships it directly to the customer within two weeks. Formerly known as Zoora LLC, Bow & Drape Inc. has been operating as a subsidiary of Brand Value Growth LLC since November 2019.

ENSO

Seed Round in 2015
1.5 billion people worldwide live with chronic pain, and the best option they have are drugs like Vicodin that have terrible side effects and make people feel sick. ENSO has developed the first opioid-free, wearable device clinically proven to solve pain better than Vicodin. It works by delivering a patented electrical stimulation treatment that relaxes the muscles and calms the nerves wherever it is applied, and it's all controlled via an app on your smartphone. Enso is being used to solve chronic and acute pain at over 100 medical centers in the US such as Stanford, Harvard and Cedars-Sinai. The device is covered by the VA Hospitals and workers compensation insurance plans and is expected to be covered by major commercial insurance plans by 2021.

Radius Agent

Seed Round in 2015
Radius Agent is an online real estate brokerage focused on helping agents succeed. Agents keep 100% of their commissions while getting 100% support from the Radius team. Agents can use our tools even if they’re with another brokerage. Radius Agent features a 71,000+ social network of real estate agents, a referral marketplace to receive referrals, and an ISA that vets leads into buyer-ready clients.

Zora

Seed Round in 2015
Zora is a technology-driven company that serves as an alternative to traditional property management firms. It provides landlords with a comprehensive applicant scoring system, along with tools designed to automate property listings and streamline the organization of viewings. This innovative approach simplifies the process of attracting and retaining quality tenants, enhancing the overall efficiency of property management. By leveraging technology, Zora aims to improve the landlord experience while ensuring that tenants find suitable housing more easily.

Mizzen+Main

Venture Round in 2015
Mizzen+Main is a menswear brand that innovates traditional clothing by integrating advanced performance fabrics into its designs. The company specializes in moisture-wicking, wrinkle-free shirts that feature four-way stretch and are easy to care for, requiring no ironing or dry cleaning. Initially launched with a signature performance dress shirt, Mizzen+Main has expanded its offerings to include henleys, denim, and blazers, catering to both professional and casual wear. The brand emphasizes American manufacturing and is dedicated to social responsibility through initiatives like the "Shirt for a Start" program, which aims to hire veterans and provide them with paid job training opportunities. Its products have garnered attention from major media outlets, establishing Mizzen+Main as a notable player in the modern menswear market.

STEEZY

Venture Round in 2015
STEEZY, Inc. is a dance education company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2014. It offers a range of online dance classes and tutorials for various styles, including hip-hop, jazz-funk, whacking, popping, and krump. The platform features a proprietary video player designed to enhance the learning experience, making it engaging and accessible for users at all skill levels. STEEZY collaborates with experienced instructors who have performed with notable artists and appeared on popular dance shows, ensuring high-quality instruction. The company's mission is to elevate dance as a prominent category in sports and fitness, providing tools and curated programs that allow beginners and seasoned dancers to connect and refine their skills.

littleBits Electronics

Series B in 2015
littleBits Electronics Inc. is a company that specializes in electronic building blocks that connect magnetically, empowering users to design, invent, and prototype with electronics. Founded in 2011 by Ayah Bdeir and based in New York, littleBits offers a diverse range of modules, including circuit boards with specific functions, hardware development kits, and various accessories such as USB and power modules, remote triggers, micro sequencers, and light sensors. The company's open-source library features over 60 electronic modules, allowing users to share designs and create their own innovative solutions. As of August 2019, littleBits operates as a subsidiary of Sphero, Inc.

Bungalow Clothing

Seed Round in 2015
Bungalow Clothing is an internet company based out of Calle Laguna del Marquesado Nª 19, Nave 16 Edificio Adriana 1ª Planta, Polígono Industrial La Resina (Villaverde), Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain.

Zipline

Series A in 2015
Zipline Inc. is a California-based company that specializes in designing, manufacturing, and operating drones for the delivery of essential medical supplies, including vaccines, medicines, and blood. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Half Moon Bay, the company aims to provide instant access to vital medical products for every individual globally. Since its inception, Zipline has developed a rapid delivery drone and an autonomous logistics network, allowing for efficient distribution to hospitals and health centers, particularly in remote areas. By leveraging its proprietary fixed-wing drone technology, Zipline facilitates timely deliveries that support the medical community and enhance patient care.

FanDuel

Series E in 2015
FanDuel Inc. is a prominent online fantasy sports platform that allows users to engage in fantasy games and win cash prizes. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York, the company caters primarily to adult sports fans in North America and offers fantasy sports for major leagues including the NFL, MLB, NBA, and NHL. Users can draft fantasy teams and participate in head-to-head or multiplayer contests by paying an entry fee, with winnings based on player performance. In addition to fantasy sports, FanDuel provides sports betting and casino games, enhancing the overall gaming experience for sports enthusiasts. The company has grown significantly since its inception and is recognized as a leader in the daily fantasy sports industry.

Thrive Market

Series A in 2015
Thrive Market, Inc. is a membership-based online shopping platform founded in 2014 and based in Culver City, California. The company aims to make healthy living accessible and affordable by providing a wide range of high-quality, organic, and non-GMO products at wholesale prices. Thrive Market offers over 5,000 items across various categories, including food, health, beauty, home, and pet supplies, allowing customers to shop according to their dietary preferences and lifestyles. The platform serves both residential and commercial customers throughout the United States. In addition to its core mission, Thrive Market matches every paid membership with a free membership for someone in need, and has initiated programs like Thrive Gives, which raises funds to support food access and environmental sustainability initiatives.

Umano

Convertible Note in 2015
Umano operates as an experiential shopping platform that focuses on showcasing children's artwork as a form of artistic expression. The company aims to connect consumers with the inspiring stories behind its unique products, which include a range of clothing for men and women featuring designs based on kids' drawings. By celebrating and promoting children's creativity, Umano not only provides a marketplace for these distinctive items but also fosters a social mission to empower young artists. Through its offerings, Umano encourages consumers to appreciate and support the artistic talents of children while enjoying stylish apparel.

Zirtual

Debt Financing in 2015
Zirtual Inc. is a provider of dedicated virtual assistant services aimed at busy professionals, entrepreneurs, and small teams. Founded in 2011 and based in Las Vegas, Nevada, Zirtual offers a range of services including inbox and calendar management, travel planning, research, copywriting, and marketing support. The company emphasizes a relationship-based model, allowing clients to develop lasting connections with their assigned virtual assistants. Zirtual operates on a flexible pricing structure with flat rate, monthly, and annual plans, which do not require long-term commitments. As of December 2015, Zirtual is a subsidiary of Startups.co.

ThreadLab

Seed Round in 2015
ThreadLab is an online personal shopping platform that specializes in providing men's casual and formal clothing, including shirts, t-shirts, and trousers from various brands. Founded in 2012 and based in San Rafael, California, the company focuses on delivering a convenient and customer-friendly clothing service. ThreadLab aims to promote eco-conscious and socially responsible consumption, encouraging customers to choose sustainable clothing options made from quality materials at affordable prices. Through its data-driven approach, ThreadLab personalizes the shopping experience to align with the needs of its clientele while contributing to a cleaner and healthier planet.

Wildfang

Venture Round in 2015
Wildfang Co. is a fashion and lifestyle company based in Portland, Oregon, that specializes in manufacturing and retailing women's apparel inspired by menswear. Established in 2011, the company provides a diverse range of products, including tops like button-ups and sweaters, bottoms such as jeans and shorts, and an assortment of accessories, including bags and jewelry. Wildfang also features a selection of footwear, encompassing boots, flats, and heels. The company is committed to offering gender-neutral clothing that allows women to explore both masculine and feminine styles. It operates an online marketplace, providing a centralized platform for customers to access its unique offerings. Wildfang gained recognition with the support of brand ambassadors like actress Kate Moennig, musician Hannah Blilie, and soccer player Megan Rapinoe.

Zora

Convertible Note in 2015
Zora is a technology-driven company that serves as an alternative to traditional property management firms. It provides landlords with a comprehensive applicant scoring system, along with tools designed to automate property listings and streamline the organization of viewings. This innovative approach simplifies the process of attracting and retaining quality tenants, enhancing the overall efficiency of property management. By leveraging technology, Zora aims to improve the landlord experience while ensuring that tenants find suitable housing more easily.

RollTech

Seed Round in 2015
Rolltech, Inc. is a mobile application developer based in Las Vegas, Nevada, specializing in tools for tracking bowling game scores and statistics. Founded in 2011 and operating as a subsidiary of Sports Challenge Network, LLC since 2016, Rolltech offers a global competition platform that enables bowlers to monitor their performance in real-time. The application is utilized by active users in over 3,800 bowling centers across 45 countries, enhancing the way bowlers engage with the sport. As an exclusive technology partner of the Professional Bowlers Association, Rolltech provides auto-enabled centers with advanced analytics and communication tools, fostering connections between bowlers and their local centers. The company's mission is to transform the experience of playing, watching, and interacting with bowling.

HashRabbit

Seed Round in 2015
HashRabbit Inc., established in 2014 and located in San Mateo, California, specializes in providing bitcoin mining services tailored for institutional clients. The company offers a digital asset mining platform designed to ensure the management and security of bitcoin miners. This platform allows clients to control and monitor multiple mining machines through a single interface, facilitating efficient operations. Additionally, it provides timely updates regarding necessary security patches, enabling clients to engage directly with the blockchain at its foundational level.

Wedgies

Seed Round in 2014
Wedgies, Inc. is a Las Vegas-based company that specializes in providing interactive polling services across various digital platforms. Founded in April 2012, the company enables clients to create and customize surveys on social media networks like Facebook and Twitter, as well as on websites and blogs. Their platform is designed to facilitate real-time data collection and engagement through easily shareable survey questions, which users can access on multiple devices, including tablets, mobile phones, and desktops. Additionally, Wedgies offers API access and analytics features, allowing clients to effectively analyze responses and enhance their polling strategies.

Beep Networks

Seed Round in 2014
Beep Networks develops and offers cloud-connected wireless sensors which can be used to track locations (GPS), temperature, moisture, pressure, altitude, and motion. It was founded in 2012 and is based in San Francisco, California, United States.

Yoi

Seed Round in 2014
Yoi Corp. is a company that provides software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of line managers in various human resource functions. Founded in June 2013 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Yoi offers tools designed for onboarding, performance management, training, and employee engagement. The platform integrates behavioral science and decision-making algorithms to facilitate seamless management processes, enabling managers to efficiently access best practices and deliver assessments and reports directly to their inboxes. Yoi's offerings include automated templates for assignments and meeting requests, helping to streamline the workflow associated with employee integration and development. The company operates as a subsidiary of HighGround, Inc.

LaunchKey

Venture Round in 2014
LaunchKey is a multifactor authentication (MFA) and realtime authorization platform that leverages the mobile devices end-users already own for password-free login, 2-step verification, step-up and adaptive authentication, realtime transaction authorization, on-demand identity verification, multi-party approval, and more -- all through one unified solution that virtually any online or connected application can leverage. It is now a part of iovation, an online and mobile fraud prevention and advanced device-based authentication. Learn more about LaunchKey MFA: https://www.iovation.com/launchkey-mfa

Bungalow Clothing

Angel Round in 2014
Bungalow Clothing is an internet company based out of Calle Laguna del Marquesado Nª 19, Nave 16 Edificio Adriana 1ª Planta, Polígono Industrial La Resina (Villaverde), Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain.

OrderWithMe

Series B in 2014
OrderWithMe is an online group buying platform established in 2011 and headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. The company focuses on simplifying the consumer market by offering supply chain solutions that enhance group purchasing experiences. By leveraging collective buying power, OrderWithMe enables customers to access better pricing and products. This innovative approach not only streamlines the purchasing process but also fosters a sense of community among users, allowing them to benefit from economies of scale. Through its platform, OrderWithMe aims to transform the way consumers engage with the market, making shopping more efficient and cost-effective.

SBC SF Program

Seed Round in 2014
SBC SF Program is the office of small business for San Francisco, California.

Strapping

Seed Round in 2014
Strapping is a fashion and lifestyle brand catering specifically to gay men. It operates an online shopping platform that provides a diverse range of clothing and lifestyle products tailored to this demographic. The platform offers seasonal clothing collections and subscription services, allowing customers to access a variety of fashion options that align with their personal style. By focusing on the unique preferences of gay men, Strapping aims to create an inclusive shopping experience that meets the needs of its target audience.

eMotorWerks

Seed Round in 2014
eMotorWerks is a developer of electric charging technologies, best known for its JuiceNet platform, which organizes networks of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations into Virtual Power Plants. This innovative system provides demand flexibility services to utilities and grid operators. The company aims to control the entire EV charging load through its driver engagement tools and a recurring revenue business model. With over 8,000 proprietary charging stations in operation and access to more than 50,000 partner stations, eMotorWerks stands as the largest aggregator of EV charging load. Its JuiceBox charger features advanced algorithms that enable significantly faster charging without the need for costly installations, allowing consumers to manage their charging schedules, costs, and renewable energy usage. eMotorWerks has established contracts with major California utilities to deliver energy services from its extensive charging capacity.

EV Juice

Seed Round in 2014
EV Juice, Inc.

Print Syndicate

Series A in 2014
Print Syndicate, Inc. is a company based in Columbus, Ohio, that specializes in self-expression through design. Founded in 2012, it focuses on interpreting and transforming social trends into digital designs. These designs are printed on a variety of products, including apparel, phone cases, and home goods, which are marketed through multiple e-commerce brands. The company aims to provide consumers with curated, well-designed items that reflect their individuality.

Hammerhead

Seed Round in 2014
Hammerhead is a company focused on enhancing the cycling experience through advanced technology. It develops an intelligent navigation device specifically designed for cyclists, which guides users along safe bicycle routes. This device features an efficient screen and integrated cellular connectivity, providing route maps and navigation capabilities. Cyclists can create and explore new routes, build and follow personalized training plans, and share their rides with friends, all from one comprehensive device. Hammerhead aims to empower cyclists to reach their athletic potential and improve their overall riding experience through integrated software solutions.

Buffer

Series A in 2014
Buffer, Inc. is a social media management company founded in 2010 and based in San Francisco, California. It provides a tool that allows marketers and agencies to schedule and manage their social media posts across various platforms, including Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+, and Pinterest. The Buffer tool enables users to engage with multimedia content, collaborate with team members, and gather insights to enhance their social media strategies. Additionally, Buffer offers Pablo, an image creation tool designed to help users produce engaging visuals for their social media posts. The company serves a diverse clientele, including businesses and non-profit organizations, aiming to facilitate effective communication and audience engagement through streamlined social media management.

OrderWithMe

Venture Round in 2014
OrderWithMe is an online group buying platform established in 2011 and headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. The company focuses on simplifying the consumer market by offering supply chain solutions that enhance group purchasing experiences. By leveraging collective buying power, OrderWithMe enables customers to access better pricing and products. This innovative approach not only streamlines the purchasing process but also fosters a sense of community among users, allowing them to benefit from economies of scale. Through its platform, OrderWithMe aims to transform the way consumers engage with the market, making shopping more efficient and cost-effective.

Fresco

Seed Round in 2014
Fresco is a technology company that integrates appliances, home cooks, and recipes through its innovative KitchenOS platform. By collaborating with major appliance manufacturers such as BOSCH, Electrolux, GE Appliances, and others, Fresco acknowledges the diverse brands present in modern kitchens. Their interactive recipe application simplifies the cooking process, guiding users step-by-step in discovering, preparing, and sharing dishes, regardless of their cooking experience. Founded in 2012, Fresco operates globally, with offices located in Dublin, Ireland, and Zaragoza, Spain. The company's mission is to enhance the cooking experience by seamlessly connecting various kitchen elements, making it easier for users to create and share culinary delights.

HashRabbit

Seed Round in 2014
HashRabbit Inc., established in 2014 and located in San Mateo, California, specializes in providing bitcoin mining services tailored for institutional clients. The company offers a digital asset mining platform designed to ensure the management and security of bitcoin miners. This platform allows clients to control and monitor multiple mining machines through a single interface, facilitating efficient operations. Additionally, it provides timely updates regarding necessary security patches, enabling clients to engage directly with the blockchain at its foundational level.

Walls360

Seed Round in 2014
Walls360 Inc. is a company based in Las Vegas, Nevada, that specializes in creating wall graphics for a diverse range of clients, including artists, designers, photographers, and brands globally. Established in 2011, the company operates an online platform that facilitates the production of on-demand wall graphics and custom promotional products. Its offerings include wall murals, posters, graphics for children's rooms, and specialized designs for video games. By providing these tailored products, Walls360 enables its partners to enhance their spaces and express creativity through visually impactful wall art.

WiseBanyan

Seed Round in 2014
WiseBanyan, Inc. is an online financial advisor that offers wealth management services to individuals and institutions, focusing on automated, goal-based investing. Founded in 2013 and based in New York, the company was launched in 2014 as the first free financial advisory platform, allowing clients to save and invest without any minimum requirements. WiseBanyan's services include customized portfolio construction and automated rebalancing, designed to help clients achieve both short and long-term financial goals. With over 25,000 users currently utilizing the platform, WiseBanyan has facilitated the investment of more than $5.5 billion towards various financial objectives, ensuring that its interests remain aligned with those of its clients.

Mizzen+Main

Series A in 2014
Mizzen+Main is a menswear brand that innovates traditional clothing by integrating advanced performance fabrics into its designs. The company specializes in moisture-wicking, wrinkle-free shirts that feature four-way stretch and are easy to care for, requiring no ironing or dry cleaning. Initially launched with a signature performance dress shirt, Mizzen+Main has expanded its offerings to include henleys, denim, and blazers, catering to both professional and casual wear. The brand emphasizes American manufacturing and is dedicated to social responsibility through initiatives like the "Shirt for a Start" program, which aims to hire veterans and provide them with paid job training opportunities. Its products have garnered attention from major media outlets, establishing Mizzen+Main as a notable player in the modern menswear market.

Swift Navigation

Seed Round in 2014
Swift Navigation, Inc. is a technology company specializing in precise global positioning system (GPS) solutions, founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, with an additional location in Melbourne, Australia. The company develops hardware and software that provide centimeter-level accuracy through real-time kinematics (RTK) technology. Its product lineup includes the Piksi Multi GNSS Module, a versatile RTK receiver, and the Duro Ruggedized Receiver, designed for various industrial applications such as agriculture and robotics. Additionally, Swift Navigation offers the Skylark cloud corrections service and the Starling GNSS positioning engine, which caters to automotive and autonomous vehicle needs. The company's innovative solutions, characterized by their affordability and high accuracy—100 times better than standard GPS—serve multiple industries, including unmanned aerial vehicles, surveying, and space applications. Swift Navigation's commitment to making advanced positioning technology accessible is recognized by notable accolades, including mentions in Inc. and Forbes 30 Under 30 lists.

Fancred

Seed Round in 2014
Fancred Inc. is a social platform designed for sports enthusiasts, allowing them to build their credibility as fans. Founded in August 2012 by Hossein Kash Razzaghi, Jeremy Merle, Craig Johnson, and Michael Pan, the company is headquartered in Brookline, Massachusetts. Fancred enables users to share opinions, photos, videos, and articles related to sports, fostering interaction among fans and providing a community for sports discussions. Its mobile application allows users to follow their favorite teams, access relevant online content, and connect with other fans, thereby enhancing their engagement and influence within the sports network.

Zady

Venture Round in 2014
Zady Inc. is an e-commerce platform based in New York, specializing in the retail of apparel, accessories, home decor, office stationery, and pet care products for both men and women. Founded in 2012 by Soraya Darabi and Maxine Bédat, Zady promotes conscious consumerism by providing customers with detailed information about the origins and craftsmanship of the items they purchase. The company emphasizes manufacturing transparency, ensuring each product is sourced from designers committed to sustainability and quality. Zady's curated selection features high-end, timeless products that prioritize durability over fleeting fashion trends, thereby appealing to consumers who value both aesthetics and ethical sourcing. Through its platform, Zady seeks to redefine shopping by encouraging consumers to consider the impact of their purchases while enjoying beautifully constructed goods.

Surf Air

Series B in 2014
Surf Air Inc. operates a private air travel club that offers an All-You-Can-Fly membership model for frequent regional travelers, including entrepreneurs and leisure clients. Founded in 2011 and based in Hawthorne, California, the company provides private charter services with a fleet of Pilatus PC-12 aircraft configured for executive travel. Surf Air connects members to various destinations in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles Metro Area, Santa Barbara, and Truckee Lake Tahoe, with plans for additional locations. Membership options include Individual, Friends & Family, Group, and Business memberships, allowing flexibility and convenience for users. The service aims to deliver a sophisticated and hassle-free air travel experience that saves both time and money.

Freak'n Genius

Seed Round in 2014
Problem: No way exists to track analytics for physical books, games, and toys beyond the point of sale. Solution: We're building Campfire, an Ecommerce platform for immersive audio/visual experiences around physical products.

Mouth Foods

Series A in 2014
Mouth Foods is an online platform that specializes in small-batch foods, offering a diverse selection of products such as beverages, condiments, candy, snacks, spreads, and more. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, the company curates handmade, organic, and gluten-free specialty items sourced from artisan makers across the United States. This allows customers to discover unique and distinctive gifts suitable for various occasions while supporting independent producers in growing their businesses.

Ring

Series A in 2014
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.

AdEspresso

Seed Round in 2014
AdEspresso, Inc. is a software as a service (SaaS) company that provides a user-friendly tool designed for small and medium businesses to manage their Facebook advertising campaigns. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, with an additional office in Milan, Italy, AdEspresso simplifies the ad creation process, allowing users to quickly create, analyze, and optimize Facebook ads. The platform features a Campaign Editor for ad creation and testing, as well as tools for campaign analytics, conversion tracking, and optimization. Users can save up to 70% of the manual work typically required for ad setup and enhance campaign performance by up to 40%. Additionally, AdEspresso enables users to conduct A/B testing on various ad elements and provides meaningful analytics for ongoing campaign improvement. As a subsidiary of HootSuite Media Inc., AdEspresso continues to focus on empowering its users with automation and simplicity in their advertising efforts.

Fond

Seed Round in 2014
Fond is a SaaS platform based in San Francisco that streamlines employee rewards and recognition processes into a single, user-friendly solution. The platform allows employees and managers to recognize each other's contributions and redeem rewards while providing access to exclusive corporate discounts. Fond also includes features such as social recognition, service awards, and performance analytics, which help motivate employees and enhance productivity. By simplifying these processes, Fond enables HR departments to focus on driving results rather than managing numerous programs.

WiseBanyan

Venture Round in 2014
WiseBanyan, Inc. is an online financial advisor that offers wealth management services to individuals and institutions, focusing on automated, goal-based investing. Founded in 2013 and based in New York, the company was launched in 2014 as the first free financial advisory platform, allowing clients to save and invest without any minimum requirements. WiseBanyan's services include customized portfolio construction and automated rebalancing, designed to help clients achieve both short and long-term financial goals. With over 25,000 users currently utilizing the platform, WiseBanyan has facilitated the investment of more than $5.5 billion towards various financial objectives, ensuring that its interests remain aligned with those of its clients.

Mizzen+Main

Seed Round in 2014
Mizzen+Main is a menswear brand that innovates traditional clothing by integrating advanced performance fabrics into its designs. The company specializes in moisture-wicking, wrinkle-free shirts that feature four-way stretch and are easy to care for, requiring no ironing or dry cleaning. Initially launched with a signature performance dress shirt, Mizzen+Main has expanded its offerings to include henleys, denim, and blazers, catering to both professional and casual wear. The brand emphasizes American manufacturing and is dedicated to social responsibility through initiatives like the "Shirt for a Start" program, which aims to hire veterans and provide them with paid job training opportunities. Its products have garnered attention from major media outlets, establishing Mizzen+Main as a notable player in the modern menswear market.

Node

Seed Round in 2014
Node, recently acquired by SugarCRM, fuels Sugar's time-aware CX platform to help businesses by automatically forecasting expected outcomes and highlighting previously unforeseen challenges and opportunities. Extending Sugar’s time-aware CX platform, Node’s AI technology adds the most coveted element of time—the future. The combined solution offers wide-ranging capabilities for sales, marketing, and service teams. Node enables users of business applications to see into the future. Powered by Artificial Intuition™ technology, Node is the first turnkey AI-as-a-service platform focused on powering predictable business outcomes, which enterprises can use to quickly and seamlessly build advanced AI into both customer-facing and internal applications without investing years and millions of dollars on risky AI experiments. Applications powered by Node can deliver predictions that enable users to make smarter connections and decisions about how to engage with customers, employees, investors, and partners. Node was founded by Google's youngest employee, Falon Fatemi, and it's renowned technology team includes the Godfather of Search, Louis Monier who created Alta Vista, and Michael Radovancevich former CTO of Taleo and OpenX. Node is backed by Mark Cuban, NEA, Avalon Ventures, and JetBlue Technology Ventures.

Skycatch

Venture Round in 2014
Skycatch, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in aerial data capture and analytics, primarily for the construction and mining industries. The company designs and produces the Evolution3 drone, which enables real-time data capture and 3D rendering. Skycatch also offers a proprietary app called Commander for drone operation, along with Dashboard software that analyzes collected data and facilitates team collaboration. Their platform combines advanced hardware, software, and artificial intelligence to provide clients with high-precision data quickly and efficiently. Founded in 2013, Skycatch focuses on indexing and extracting critical information from the physical world, helping enterprises visualize their environments with accuracy and ease.

Factorli

Series A in 2014
Factorli, Inc., established in 2013 and located in Las Vegas, Nevada, specializes in providing a manufacturing solution for companies looking to produce new products in small volumes prior to mass production. The company focuses on small-envelope consumer electronic items and offers a comprehensive service that includes the manufacturing of plastics, metals, and circuit boards, along with rework, final assembly, and fulfillment. Factorli aims to create a customer-oriented, premium solution that is accessible to businesses, addressing the specific needs of those looking to test new products without committing to large-scale production. The team at Factorli is dedicated to fostering creativity and quality in product development while actively engaging with the local community in the Downtown Las Vegas area.

Surf Air

Seed Round in 2014
Surf Air Inc. operates a private air travel club that offers an All-You-Can-Fly membership model for frequent regional travelers, including entrepreneurs and leisure clients. Founded in 2011 and based in Hawthorne, California, the company provides private charter services with a fleet of Pilatus PC-12 aircraft configured for executive travel. Surf Air connects members to various destinations in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles Metro Area, Santa Barbara, and Truckee Lake Tahoe, with plans for additional locations. Membership options include Individual, Friends & Family, Group, and Business memberships, allowing flexibility and convenience for users. The service aims to deliver a sophisticated and hassle-free air travel experience that saves both time and money.

CoolChip Technologies

Seed Round in 2014
CoolChip Technologies Inc. specializes in advanced thermal management solutions, particularly through its proprietary Kinetic Cooling technology. Founded by MIT engineers in 2010 and based in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company focuses on transforming the electronics cooling industry by providing high-performance, low-profile cooling products. These solutions are designed for a wide range of applications, including high-performance computing servers, medical devices, data centers, and consumer electronics. CoolChip's innovative cooling systems enhance thermal performance while minimizing power consumption and acoustic noise, enabling manufacturers to create next-generation products. With a strong intellectual property portfolio, CoolChip continues to lead in developing efficient and compact cooling technologies that meet the demands of modern electronic devices.

Dragon Innovation

Seed Round in 2014
Dragon Innovation, Inc. specializes in providing comprehensive solutions for hardware entrepreneurs throughout the product development cycle. The company offers a range of manufacturing logistics services, including factory selection, quote comparisons, independent audits, and contract negotiations. Dragon Innovation also assists with project management, budget planning, quality assurance, and supply chain management, ensuring that products are manufactured efficiently and to high standards. Founded in 2009 by a team from iRobot, the company has a diverse clientele that includes startups and established brands in technology. In addition to manufacturing support, Dragon Innovation provides tools for crowdfunding and product planning, helping clients navigate the complexities of bringing hardware products to market. With its headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and teams across multiple locations, including China and Europe, Dragon Innovation is dedicated to simplifying the New Product Introduction process for its clients. The company became a subsidiary of Avnet, Inc. in 2017.

The Shelf

Seed Round in 2014
The Shelf is an influencer marketing agency that connects brands with fashion, beauty, and lifestyle influencers globally. Founded in 2013 and based in Brooklyn, New York, the company offers a comprehensive platform that includes an influencer marketing solution, content analytics tools, a database for agencies, and a directory to identify relevant influencers. The Shelf specializes in data-driven marketing strategies, helping clients reach their target audiences through authentic storytelling rather than traditional advertisements. This approach addresses challenges in modern advertising, such as the prevalence of ad-blockers and the evolving landscape of social media. The company serves a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies, and leverages advanced technology to analyze and index millions of influencers, thereby enhancing campaign effectiveness.

Bia

Seed Round in 2014
Bia is a multisport GPS watch built for women with SOS alert button, wireless upload, fast-loading GPS, sleek design.

Understory

Seed Round in 2014
Understory, Inc. is a weather infrastructure and analytics company that specializes in real-time data collection and analysis of weather events, including rain, hail, and wind, directly at the earth's surface. Founded in 2012 and based in Madison, Wisconsin, Understory builds and operates networks of patented RTi weather stations that deliver precise measurements at an unprecedented frequency. These stations provide critical data for insurance companies, property owners, and academic institutions, enabling enhanced property-level analytics and accurate weather risk assessment. The company's offerings include precision reports on hail, wind, and precipitation, as well as weather verification reports detailing various weather conditions. Understory's advanced technology, which features wireless data transmission and cloud-based artificial intelligence, aims to transform the understanding of weather globally, while also providing parametric insurance services to help businesses mitigate financial risks associated with severe weather.

Moveline

Series A in 2014
Moveline is a developer of a web-based platform designed to help individuals find moving services for their relocation needs. The platform allows users, including families and employees, to easily gather information and obtain quotes from moving companies by sharing videos of their belongings. This innovative approach enables customers to make informed decisions, save money, and reduce the stress associated with moving. By simplifying the process of selecting movers, Moveline aims to enhance the overall moving experience for its users.

Bantam Tools

Series A in 2014
Bantam Tools, founded in 2013 by Sarah Tappon and Saul Griffith, specializes in digital desktop manufacturing, providing hardware and software solutions for rapid prototyping. The company's flagship product, the Bantam Tools Desktop CNC Milling Machine, allows users to create precise 2D and 3D objects from materials such as wood, metal, and plastic using digital designs. This accessible technology empowers electrical and mechanical design engineers, as well as educators, to efficiently develop prototypes and models, facilitating innovation in engineering and design projects. With its headquarters in San Francisco, California, Bantam Tools aims to transform the prototyping process by making it more accessible and streamlined for a wide range of users.

Vengo

Series A in 2014
Vengo is a software and media company based in Long Island City, New York, specializing in interactive digital vending machines that enhance consumer engagement and collect valuable data. Founded in 2012, Vengo's innovative kiosks feature touchscreen interfaces that gamify the shopping experience, allowing brands to connect more effectively with customers. The company has partnered with notable brands such as Trident, Snapple, and Dentyne, as well as major players like Mondelez and Verizon. Vengo's machines not only promote products but also enable businesses to manage their networks remotely and analyze consumer behavior. The company's business model is designed to achieve attractive unit economics, with the potential for a six-month payback on new units.

Normal

Seed Round in 2014
Normal is a tech company that develops and manufactures custom earbuds and 3-D print headphones. The company's headphones are composed of two major parts: an inner plastic portion that houses the sound driver and a 3-D printed arm that fits precisely in the ears. Normal was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

RollTech

Venture Round in 2014
Rolltech, Inc. is a mobile application developer based in Las Vegas, Nevada, specializing in tools for tracking bowling game scores and statistics. Founded in 2011 and operating as a subsidiary of Sports Challenge Network, LLC since 2016, Rolltech offers a global competition platform that enables bowlers to monitor their performance in real-time. The application is utilized by active users in over 3,800 bowling centers across 45 countries, enhancing the way bowlers engage with the sport. As an exclusive technology partner of the Professional Bowlers Association, Rolltech provides auto-enabled centers with advanced analytics and communication tools, fostering connections between bowlers and their local centers. The company's mission is to transform the experience of playing, watching, and interacting with bowling.

Stir

Seed Round in 2014
Many of us spend a good portion of our waking hours at desks, using computers and other devices to communicate and collaborate with the world around us. At Stir, we feel that there’s an incredible opportunity to reimagine the desk as something that is powerful, life-changing and even lovable. The Stir Kinetic desk is just that. Stir is a smart, connected desk that moves from sitting to standing, learns from you and responds, and tracks extra calories burned.

Banjo

Series B in 2014
Banjo, Inc. is a live intelligence platform that specializes in social discovery services, enabling users to explore social and local conversations across various social networks. This allows individuals to access relevant updates occurring in their vicinity quickly. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Park City, Utah, Banjo also operates offices in Redwood City, California; Washington, D.C.; and Las Vegas, Nevada. The company focuses on delivering critical, life-saving information rapidly, aiming to save lives and reduce human suffering. Its services are accessible through a mobile application, enhancing its reach and usability for users.

Surf Air

Series B in 2014
Surf Air Inc. operates a private air travel club that offers an All-You-Can-Fly membership model for frequent regional travelers, including entrepreneurs and leisure clients. Founded in 2011 and based in Hawthorne, California, the company provides private charter services with a fleet of Pilatus PC-12 aircraft configured for executive travel. Surf Air connects members to various destinations in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles Metro Area, Santa Barbara, and Truckee Lake Tahoe, with plans for additional locations. Membership options include Individual, Friends & Family, Group, and Business memberships, allowing flexibility and convenience for users. The service aims to deliver a sophisticated and hassle-free air travel experience that saves both time and money.

Fashion Project

Seed Round in 2014
Fashion Project, Inc. is an online platform that allows members to donate clothing and shop for causes they are passionate about. The company offers a range of items, including apparel, shoes, and accessories, with many products donated by celebrities and philanthropists. Members can purchase various clothing types such as dresses, denims, jackets, and footwear, while the majority of the proceeds from sales are directed to charitable organizations. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Fashion Project also provides opportunities for clients to initiate fundraising programs, enhancing its commitment to philanthropy. The company was previously known as Swapfish, Inc. before rebranding in June 2012.

YouNoodle

Angel Round in 2014
YouNoodle, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco that focuses on decision-making tools for the startup ecosystem. Founded in 2010 by Rebeca Hwang and Torsten Kolind, the company emerged from a project initiated in 2007 with support from notable investors, including Peter Thiel and Max Levchin. YouNoodle operates as a platform that connects corporations with startups through innovation programs, facilitating competitions that promote collaboration across enterprises, governments, universities, and accelerators. This approach enables startups to tap into a vast network of resources and talent, ultimately helping them scale their operations and enhance profitability. The company is characterized by a diverse team representing ten different nationalities, all working from a unique office in San Francisco's SOMA district.

Fresco

Pre Seed Round in 2014
Fresco is a technology company that integrates appliances, home cooks, and recipes through its innovative KitchenOS platform. By collaborating with major appliance manufacturers such as BOSCH, Electrolux, GE Appliances, and others, Fresco acknowledges the diverse brands present in modern kitchens. Their interactive recipe application simplifies the cooking process, guiding users step-by-step in discovering, preparing, and sharing dishes, regardless of their cooking experience. Founded in 2012, Fresco operates globally, with offices located in Dublin, Ireland, and Zaragoza, Spain. The company's mission is to enhance the cooking experience by seamlessly connecting various kitchen elements, making it easier for users to create and share culinary delights.

Spree Commerce

Series A in 2014
Spree Commerce is an open-source e-commerce platform that was established in 2008 to support sellers by providing customizable and modular software solutions. The platform enables developers and store owners to tailor their online stores to meet specific requirements, facilitating everything from website themes to checkout and shipping processes. Spree Commerce has garnered a substantial international community, with nearly 500 developers contributing to its development, making it one of the leading open-source projects in the e-commerce sector. In 2013, the company introduced the Spree Commerce hub, which automates backend operations for various storefronts, not limited to those using the Spree platform. This flexibility allows it to serve a wide range of users, including some of the largest e-commerce retailers in the world.

Quarterly

Series A in 2014
Quarterly Inc., established in 2011 and headquartered in West Hollywood, California, operates a unique subscription service. It connects users with influential figures they admire by mailing curated, physical items every quarter, handpicked by these contributors themselves. This service aims to foster tangible interactions, bridging the gap between online connections and real-world experiences.

SoundFocus

Seed Round in 2014
SoundFocus was founded with the goal of building revolutionary audio processing technologies to empower millions of people to hear better in their everyday lives. SoundFocus lets you hear music in full fidelity when listening to your iPhone or iPod Touch by tuning the audio to your hearing pattern and compensating for the sound frequencies you do not hear well.

PandoDaily

Series A in 2014
PandoDaily is an online publication based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in technology news, analysis, and commentary, with a particular emphasis on Silicon Valley and startup companies. Founded in 2011, the company provides a range of content, including published articles, monthly events, live video streams, and an extensive video archive. Additionally, PandoDaily features PandoTicker, a service that delivers daily news updates related to the startup ecosystem. Through its various offerings, PandoDaily aims to inform and engage its audience on developments within the technology sector.

Dunwello

Seed Round in 2014
Dunwello is a professional tool designed to help you be both happy and productive at work. It’s free for anyone within a company to launch and use. The Boston startup 'why' – the belief that every person at every company should be both happy and productive."

Tealet

Seed Round in 2014
Tealet Inc. operates an online platform that connects independent tea growers directly with retail and wholesale buyers. Established in 2012 and based in Las Vegas, Nevada, Tealet functions as an online farmers market for tea, enabling growers to sell loose tea leaves directly to consumers. The platform not only facilitates direct transactions but also provides educational resources about various teas, including videos from tea gardens and detailed farm profiles. Additionally, Tealet incorporates features such as optimized online marketing, international logistics, and low-cost payment options, including cryptocurrency. By fostering a transparent supply chain, Tealet helps small family farms expand their reach and maintain a connection with their customers.

CultureIQ

Seed Round in 2014
CultureIQ, founded in 2013 and based in New York, offers culture management software designed to help companies measure, understand, and enhance their organizational culture. The platform collects ongoing employee feedback through customizable surveys, analyzes responses to track key culture metrics, and provides actionable insights. These tools enable businesses to communicate results effectively, implement culture initiatives, and drive employee engagement and success.

Filament

Seed Round in 2014
Filament builds blockchain hardware and& software solutions for enterprise and IoT. Filament’s distributed blockchain capabilities leverage open protocols so that devices are able to independently process and record transactions, ensuring digital trust. Its new trusted application software and Blocklet Chip, currently in beta, are designed to communicate and interact with multiple blockchain technologies natively. The software, implemented on existing hardware, will deliver a secure distributed ledger technology solution. The Blocklet Chip will allow industrial corporations and enterprises to seamlessly extract the value of recording and monetizing data assets, at the edge of the network, on the sensors themselves.

Bow & Drape

Seed Round in 2014
Bow & Drape Inc. is an online retailer specializing in custom-designed apparel and accessories for women, including bridal clothing and pet products. Founded in 2012 and based in New York, the company allows customers to create unique garments by choosing from a selection of silhouettes, colors, and trims. Once a design is finalized, Bow & Drape manufactures the item in the USA and ships it directly to the customer within two weeks. Formerly known as Zoora LLC, Bow & Drape Inc. has been operating as a subsidiary of Brand Value Growth LLC since November 2019.
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