West Quad Ventures

West Quad Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2019 and located in New York, New York. The firm specializes in investing in early and growth stage startups across various sectors, including technology, media, food, beverage, health, and wellness. West Quad Ventures seeks to partner with teams that demonstrate leadership potential within their categories, emphasizing the importance of positive societal impact in their investment decisions.

Sumit Javeri

Co-Founder and General Partner

Andreas Penna

Co-Founder and General Partner

43 past transactions

Ding Dong

Seed Round in 2023
Ding Dong operates as an online supermarket, specializing in the rapid delivery of a diverse selection of everyday items. Their offerings include fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as a variety of beverages. The company emphasizes convenience by ensuring that all products are delivered to customers' doors within a remarkable timeframe of just 10 minutes. This focus on speed and accessibility positions Ding Dong as a competitive player in the online grocery market.

StayTuned

Seed Round in 2022
StayTuned Digital, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in providing content delivery services for content creators and high-growth e-commerce brands, particularly those utilizing Shopify. The company offers a comprehensive suite of tools designed to enhance growth by facilitating platform integrations, executing content marketing strategies, and analyzing performance across various content types and channels. With a focus on supporting e-commerce brands, StayTuned aims to empower its clients to achieve accelerated growth in a competitive market.

Pencil Spaces

Seed Round in 2022
Pencil Spaces is a technology company that focuses on enhancing the online learning experience for both educators and students. It operates an online tutoring platform designed to simplify the digital classroom environment for tutors. The platform provides free profiles, libraries, and various tools that facilitate online education, allowing users to plan and organize projects effectively. By leveraging artificial intelligence and promoting deep collaboration, Pencil Spaces aims to make education more productive and engaging.

Actual Veggies

Seed Round in 2022
Actual Veggies, founded in 2020 and based in New York, specializes in the production of plant-based vegetable burgers aimed at providing healthy and environmentally friendly meal options. The company focuses on creating burgers made entirely from real vegetables without the use of preservatives or additives. Its product line features large, 5-ounce vegetarian burgers crafted from ingredients such as black beans, kale, sweet potato, beet, oats, and red onions. By avoiding artificial methods and processed offerings, Actual Veggies seeks to appeal to a diverse range of consumers, including vegans, flexitarians, and meat-eaters. Their burgers are designed to be vibrant and visually appealing, highlighting the freshness of the ingredients while delivering a satisfying taste. Products are available for purchase online, allowing customers to enjoy nutritious and flavorful meals without the need for frozen or less appetizing alternatives.

Revea

Seed Round in 2022
Revea is a us-based one-of-its-kind precision skincare company.

Bond Sports

Seed Round in 2022
Bond Sports is a developer of sports management software that offers a comprehensive platform for managing athletic spaces. The company's solution enables sports facilities to oversee operations efficiently, including the booking of facilities, events, and coaching sessions. By streamlining administrative tasks, Bond Sports helps athletic venues enhance revenue generation and improve overall management of activities, rentals, and memberships.

Stack Wealth

Seed Round in 2021
Stack Wealth is a financial services platform that focuses on empowering millennials to improve their financial well-being. It provides access to exclusive investment opportunities in diverse asset classes, including debt, equities, gold, and private credit, tailored to individual risk appetites. Stack Wealth's app allows users to track and automate their investments, offering detailed weekly and monthly reports to help them monitor their wealth growth. Additionally, the platform features an artificial intelligence-driven personalized manager that consolidates financial accounts, aids in budgeting, and encourages healthy savings habits. To incentivize good financial practices, Stack Wealth rewards its investors with complimentary shares for each investment made through the app.

Journey

Venture Round in 2021
Journey’s identity platform establishes ultra high veracity identity of customers and employees. Easily deploy secure voice, digital, in-person interactions without exposing employees to sensitive information.

Falcon

Seed Round in 2021
Falcon is a software company that specializes in creating financial technology products aimed at enhancing access to secure financial services for employees and organizations. The company offers a comprehensive financial platform that includes customizable corporate cards, payment solutions, lending options, and digital wallets. By providing personalized analytics and an end-to-end service model, Falcon enables businesses to thrive in the digital economy, ensuring that both organizations and their employees can efficiently manage a variety of financial needs.

LitPic

Seed Round in 2021
LitPic is a video messaging platform that allows users to create and share short-form videos and photos through mobile devices. It offers a gamified experience, incentivizing content creators by providing a means to monetize their social media contributions. By facilitating an engaging and rewarding environment for creators, LitPic aims to redefine social interaction and fill the gap left by the recent ban on similar platforms. The company focuses on enhancing connectivity while empowering users to earn from their creative endeavors.

Grin Gaming

Seed Round in 2021
Grin Gaming is a machine learning and AI-driven technology platform that lets users predict every moment.

SIMULATE

Series B in 2021
SIMULATE, INC. is a biotechnology company based in New York, founded in 2016, that specializes in producing and distributing plant-based chicken nuggets. Utilizing advanced texturized pea protein technology, SIMULATE aims to create nuggets that are tender, juicy, and healthier than their animal-based counterparts. The products are designed to be cholesterol-free, high in protein, and low in calories, catering to consumers seeking tasty and nutritious alternatives. The company also offers home delivery services for its vegan chicken nuggets, aligning with its mission to promote sustainable nutrition and contribute to a shift towards more environmentally friendly food options. Formerly known as Nuggs Labs, SIMULATE rebranded in June 2020 to reflect its broader focus on innovation in the food industry.

Itsme

Series A in 2021
Itsme creates high fidelity Avatars and Environments that enable the World to feel closer together. Millions of people use Itsme to explore the world, meet new people, and grow meaningful friendships without the constraints of physical space

Cenegenics

Series A in 2021
Cenegenics LLC is a medical institute based in Las Vegas, Nevada, that specializes in age management programs aimed at promoting youthful aging. Founded in 1997, the company employs a science-based approach to age prevention through low-glycemic nutrition, exercise, nutritional supplements, and hormone optimization. Cenegenics provides age management medicine, which helps individuals manage the aging process while reducing the risk of age-related diseases. The institute also offers a healthy aging kit to support clients in their wellness journey. With medical centers located in major cities across the United States, including New York City, Beverly Hills, Chicago, and Miami, Cenegenics emphasizes personalized clinical care and attention, educating clients about their overall health and potential risk factors while assisting them in achieving their health goals.

The New

Seed Round in 2021
The New is a Brazilian food technology company that produces plant-based meats as an alternative to animal-based products. Their range includes burgers, chicken tenders, and salmon fillets, crafted from ingredients like pea protein, coconut oil, and beetroot, making them gluten-free and free from added sugars.

Blue Run Spirits

Seed Round in 2021
Blue Run Spirits, founded in 2019 and based in Georgetown, Kentucky, specializes in producing distinctive Kentucky bourbon and rye aimed at discerning whiskey drinkers. The company focuses on crafting spirits with subtly enhanced flavor profiles, characterized by smooth finishes and rich notes of vanilla, brown butter, and ripe apricots. By emphasizing a modern and luxurious aesthetic in its packaging, Blue Run Spirits aims to provide consumers with a premium and elevated drinking experience.

Stilt

Seed Round in 2020
Stilt Inc. is a financial technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in providing collateral-free personal loans to international students, graduates, and other underserved individuals, including immigrants and visa holders, who often lack a credit history in the United States. Stilt's lending platform utilizes both proprietary and public data sources to assess the creditworthiness of these individuals, allowing the company to offer short-term loans at lower interest rates. By doing so, Stilt enables immigrants to access capital and build their credit, addressing a significant gap in the traditional lending market.

Rain

Seed Round in 2020
Rain Technologies Inc. is a financial technology company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2019. The company develops applications aimed at enhancing employees' financial health by providing them with on-demand access to their earned wages. Rain's platform integrates with existing payroll systems, allowing employees to withdraw portions of their earned wages at any time, rather than waiting for the traditional payday. This service is offered as a voluntary benefit at no cost to employers. The Rain Instant Pay app not only facilitates wage access but also includes features such as overdraft protection through a checking account option, notifications for upcoming bills, and various budgeting and saving tools. By providing an alternative source for cash, Rain helps businesses support their employees in managing finances more effectively and avoiding reliance on payday loans.

Bonsai

Funding Round in 2020
Bonsai’s mission is to help people find and buy the products they want, as soon as they realize they want them. The company began in 2016 as a streetwear style and news app and turned into content-driven commerce. Bonsai is partnered with 30 publishers and has integrated 1,200 brands. The company's technology enables users to transact natively while browsing content. It makes the journey from seeing a product to buying it possible in two taps. Bonsai allows merchants to capture customers while they browse content, right when purchasing intent is being formed.

MarketerHire

Seed Round in 2020
MarketerHire LLC operates an online platform that connects businesses with pre-vetted freelance marketers. Founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, the company aims to make expert marketing accessible to various organizations, including startups and Fortune 100 companies. Through its platform, MarketerHire provides on-demand access to a global network of marketing talent, allowing businesses to hire marketers within 48 hours. The service offers flexible engagement options, enabling clients to hire marketers on a part-time, full-time, or hourly basis. Additionally, the platform supports freelancers by allowing them to earn extra income while maintaining other commitments, as all roles are remote, facilitating work from anywhere in the world.

dosist

Corporate Round in 2020
Dosist is a health and wellness company specializing in cannabis-based therapies delivered through proprietary vaporizing dose-pens. Founded in 2016 in California, originally named "hmbldt," the company emphasizes precise dosage to ensure safe and effective use of its products, which are intended for adults aged 21 and older. Dosist's innovative dose-controlled technology allows users to experience the benefits of cannabinoid-based therapy in a consistent and predictable manner. The company has gained recognition for its contributions to the industry, being named one of TIME Magazine's Top 25 Inventions of 2016 and a finalist for Fast Company's World Changing Ideas Awards. With a focus on dosage, Dosist aims to redefine the cannabis experience for consumers seeking natural plant-based therapies.

Fligoo

Series A in 2020
Fligoo is a company that specializes in developing a personalized recommendation platform tailored for the financial industry. Their platform employs artificial intelligence to deliver content that resonates with users' interests, including trending videos, news articles, blogs, and other media, all curated based on social media activity. In addition to its recommendation services, Fligoo offers AI products such as Fligoo Sharp AI and Fligoo DATAMOVEX AI, which are designed to solve complex challenges for clients and enhance their operational value. The company emphasizes data security by ensuring that client data remains within their controlled environment, facilitating seamless integration of AI solutions with existing systems.

Lemon Perfect

Seed Round in 2020
Lemon Perfect is a beverage company based in Atlanta, Georgia, specializing in flavored lemon water that is both refreshing and hydrating. The product is made from cold-pressed organic lemons and contains electrolytes sourced from potassium, making it a healthy alternative to sugary drinks. With zero sugar and no artificial flavors or sweeteners, Lemon Perfect aims to provide consumers with a convenient and enjoyable way to stay hydrated while also delivering essential vitamin C and antioxidants. The company's mission focuses on promoting healthy hydration and making flavorful drinks accessible to everyone, anytime and anywhere.

Hyperscience

Series C in 2020
Hyperscience is a technology company specializing in artificial intelligence-based enterprise software that automates office work processes. Its software leverages machine learning to efficiently handle structured and semi-structured documents, facilitating automated data entry, extracting essential details from invoices, and reconciling compliance-driven data. By streamlining complex processes, Hyperscience aims to enhance productivity for organizations and governments, thereby modernizing mission-critical operations.

Lime

Venture Round in 2020
Lime is a transportation company that focuses on providing sustainable solutions for urban mobility by offering electric scooters and bike-sharing services. The company partners with cities to deploy a fleet of electric bikes and scooters equipped with GPS and self-activating locks, which allows users to access affordable and reliable transportation options. Lime aims to address the first- and last-mile transportation challenges, promoting environmentally friendly alternatives that help reduce carbon footprints. By encouraging a shift in transportation behavior, Lime seeks to empower future generations to contribute to a more sustainable planet.

Hypersonix

Series A in 2020
Hypersonix Inc. develops an AI-driven autonomous data analytics software specifically for the consumer commerce industry. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a predictive and prescriptive analytics platform designed to measure and monitor business performance in real-time. This platform enables users across various business functions, including sales, marketing, finance, operations, and supply chain, to make data-driven decisions by analyzing disparate data sources and extracting actionable insights. Hypersonix continuously monitors commerce systems and data signals to enhance financial performance through predictive analytics and prescriptive recommendations. Its comprehensive solution integrates insights, actions, testing, and performance measurement, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. The platform is easily compatible with existing e-commerce systems, making it a valuable tool for businesses seeking to drive profitable revenue growth.

Sami

Series A in 2020
Sami is a health plan operator based in São Paulo, Brazil, established in 2018 by Dr. Vitor Asseituno and Luiz Guilherme Berardo. The company aims to simplify healthcare for its patients, making it more efficient and accessible while reducing costs associated with medical care. Sami offers comprehensive health plans that include unlimited app-based or in-person consultations, a dedicated health team, and access to a network of hospitals and wellness services. This approach enables individuals and businesses to receive personalized and preventive healthcare, aligning with Sami's mission to transform the Brazilian health system into a more straightforward and reliable experience for all.

FitOn

Series A in 2020
FitOn Inc. is a fitness technology company based in Los Angeles, California, established in 2018. It has developed a fitness application that allows users to participate in live and on-demand workout classes without the need for equipment. The app offers a diverse range of classes, including yoga, Pilates, pre and post-natal workouts, interval training, cardio, dance, and barre, all led by world-class trainers and celebrities. FitOn’s platform has attracted over 12 million members who have collectively logged more than one billion workout minutes. Additionally, the company provides FitOn Health, an enterprise service that partners with over 13,000 employers and major health plans in the United States to offer expert-led programs aimed at individuals managing chronic conditions. The application also features tools for calorie tracking, monitoring heart rates, and sharing progress with friends, enhancing the overall fitness experience.

a55

Series A in 2020
A55 is a financial technology company based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, established in 2017. It specializes in providing a revenue-backed credit line system tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises with recurring revenue. A55's platform integrates various financial elements, such as bank accounts, escrow solutions, and billing systems, to underwrite these businesses effectively. The platform offers borrowers access to a credit monitoring dashboard and insights into revenue and cost metrics, while lenders benefit from a real-time monitoring system that utilizes transactional data. This comprehensive approach facilitates better financial management and credit assessment for both parties involved.

Tacos 1986

Seed Round in 2020
Tacos 1986 is a restaurant specializing in Tijuana-style tacos, offering a menu that features fresh made-to-order corn tortillas filled with a variety of ingredients, including Carne Asada, Pollo Asado, Adobada, and mushrooms. The establishment aims to provide customers with an authentic taste of Tijuana cuisine, emphasizing quality and freshness in its food and beverage service.

AIO Educacao

Seed Round in 2020
AIO Education provides a learning platform that provides an artificial intelligence solution that guides the student through diagnostic assessments, simulations, and learning paths for the entrance exams with personalized guidance.

GoodHuman

Seed Round in 2019
GoodHuman is a platform that aims to make it easy for consumers to understand, browse, and buy products from sustainable and ethical brands.

Assure

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Assure specializes in special purpose vehicles (SPVs) and fund administration for the private investment marketplace. It provides the most complete back-office services in the market for fund managers, equity crowdfunding platforms, angel groups, and other private-transaction investors. The firm was founded in 2010 and headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Cogni

Seed Round in 2019
Cogni is a New York-based company that provides a digital banking platform designed to serve pan-European businesses. It offers multi-currency business accounts linked to artificial intelligence-driven financial tools. The platform aims to simplify and automate virtual payments, providing users with an accessible financial service that integrates traditional finance, decentralized finance, and lifestyle needs such as booking hotels, flights, and movie tickets. By leveraging machine learning and AI, Cogni seeks to enhance the banking experience, making financial management easier and more transparent for its customers.

Tortoise

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Tortoise, Inc. is an innovative transportation company founded in 2019 and based in Mountain View, California. The firm specializes in automated delivery solutions for the retail and logistics sectors, aiming to address key challenges in these industries. Tortoise also offers shared scooters and electric bikes, enhancing urban mobility. The founders, David Graham and Dmitry Shevelenko, bring extensive experience from notable companies such as Lyft, Microsoft, and Uber, enabling them to develop effective strategies in logistics and micromobility. Through their efforts, Tortoise seeks to improve efficiency and accessibility in transportation services.

MarketerHire

Angel Round in 2019
MarketerHire LLC operates an online platform that connects businesses with pre-vetted freelance marketers. Founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, the company aims to make expert marketing accessible to various organizations, including startups and Fortune 100 companies. Through its platform, MarketerHire provides on-demand access to a global network of marketing talent, allowing businesses to hire marketers within 48 hours. The service offers flexible engagement options, enabling clients to hire marketers on a part-time, full-time, or hourly basis. Additionally, the platform supports freelancers by allowing them to earn extra income while maintaining other commitments, as all roles are remote, facilitating work from anywhere in the world.

Rain

Seed Round in 2019
Rain Technologies Inc. is a financial technology company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2019. The company develops applications aimed at enhancing employees' financial health by providing them with on-demand access to their earned wages. Rain's platform integrates with existing payroll systems, allowing employees to withdraw portions of their earned wages at any time, rather than waiting for the traditional payday. This service is offered as a voluntary benefit at no cost to employers. The Rain Instant Pay app not only facilitates wage access but also includes features such as overdraft protection through a checking account option, notifications for upcoming bills, and various budgeting and saving tools. By providing an alternative source for cash, Rain helps businesses support their employees in managing finances more effectively and avoiding reliance on payday loans.

Dandy

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Dandy is an intelligent platform for people and their pets. We use big data and machine learning to make caring for your dog easier, thoughtful and approachable. We're out to change the conversation around pet wellness - from reactive to proactive - and empower consumers to make better decisions today for a happier, healthier pup, tomorrow. Our first product is a line of personalized supplement treats that allow pet parents to take a proactive and preventative approach to their dog's overall wellness.

Beam

Seed Round in 2019
Beam Mobility Holdings Pte. Ltd. is a micro-mobility company that offers electric scooters for rent through a user-friendly mobile application. Established in 2018 and based in Singapore, Beam aims to enhance urban mobility by providing a network of shared e-scooters that can be easily accessed on a pay-per-use basis. The company promotes responsible parking by incentivizing users to return scooters to designated parking spots, thereby minimizing clutter on city streets. By leveraging Internet of Things technology, Beam contributes to improved last-mile connectivity, helps alleviate traffic congestion, and supports environmental sustainability efforts.

Dott

Series A in 2019
Dott is a micromobility company based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, that provides shared electric scooters and e-bikes for short-distance travel. Founded in 2018, Dott aims to offer safe, convenient, and sustainable transportation alternatives to urban commuters. The company focuses on reliability and safety in its design, featuring bikes with wide decks for optimized stability, double brake systems, and enhanced charging autonomy. This design philosophy ensures that users have access to dependable and affordable electric scooters and bikes, promoting eco-friendly travel in urban environments.

dosist

Series A in 2018
Dosist is a health and wellness company specializing in cannabis-based therapies delivered through proprietary vaporizing dose-pens. Founded in 2016 in California, originally named "hmbldt," the company emphasizes precise dosage to ensure safe and effective use of its products, which are intended for adults aged 21 and older. Dosist's innovative dose-controlled technology allows users to experience the benefits of cannabinoid-based therapy in a consistent and predictable manner. The company has gained recognition for its contributions to the industry, being named one of TIME Magazine's Top 25 Inventions of 2016 and a finalist for Fast Company's World Changing Ideas Awards. With a focus on dosage, Dosist aims to redefine the cannabis experience for consumers seeking natural plant-based therapies.

99

Series A in 2015
99 is a Brazilian company that operates a ride-hailing application designed to connect passengers with local taxi drivers. Founded in July 2012 by Ariel Lambrecht, Paulo Veras, and Renato Freitas, the company is headquartered in São Paulo and became a subsidiary of Didi Chuxing Technology in December 2017. Through its platform, known as 99Taxis, users can easily locate and book taxis in their vicinity using their phones, thereby streamlining the process of securing transportation services. The application enhances the efficiency of the initial interaction between drivers and passengers, making transportation quick and convenient.
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