Avenue One operates as a property technology service platform focused on the single-family rental market. The company provides a comprehensive suite of services for institutional owners, buyers, and sellers of residential properties. By leveraging proprietary data and analytics, Avenue One identifies undervalued properties and facilitates their acquisition, renovation, leasing, management, and sale. The platform's extensive network of local partners enhances its ability to deliver a high-quality tenant experience and optimize investment returns. Avenue One aims to streamline the investment process in the residential rental sector, promoting transparency and efficiency while supporting local businesses in the industry.
Flip’s Social Shopping platform blends the power of social media with the buying appeal of e-commerce. Customers receive pieces of clothing based on their preferences, likes, and interactions. The fitting room is flipped into the living room, where they try on everything and share photos on the Flip social platform to get a thumbs up or down from friends on what looks best.
Ledger Investing Inc. operates an online marketplace that connects insurers with institutional investors seeking to invest in various classes of insurance risk. Founded in 2016 and based in Washington, D.C., the platform allows asset managers, pension funds, hedge funds, and family offices to access a new asset class that offers the potential for returns uncorrelated with broader capital markets. The company capitalizes on recent trends where significant capital influx from long-term institutional investors is directed towards direct insurance investments. Additionally, Ledger Investing leverages technology to transform business models and create efficient marketplaces, enhancing the connection between buyers and sellers in the insurance sector. The firm is supported by Y Combinator.
Mothership Technologies, Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Los Angeles, California, specializes in developing application software for the freight industry. The company has created a freight forwarding platform that connects carriers and clients, facilitating a faster shipping experience. Mothership's services include same-day delivery and utilize advanced shipment tracking technologies to link businesses' freight with the nearest available truck, optimizing routes for efficiency. This approach enables businesses to achieve reliable and streamlined transit solutions.
Point believes in a different approach. Point wants homeowners to be free of their debts and be able to unlock the wealth in their home. To do that, they make it easy for homeowners to sell small fractions of the equity in their home to investors.
Sharegain Ltd. is a fintech company based in London that operates a securities lending platform tailored for pension funds, insurance companies, and other asset managers. Founded in 2015, Sharegain aims to transform the securities lending market by enabling financial institutions to unlock additional income from assets they or their clients already possess. The platform provides an automated solution that allows private banks, asset managers, fund managers, and online brokers to lend their stocks, bonds, and ETFs, thereby democratizing access to the $2.5 trillion securities lending industry. Through its innovative approach, Sharegain helps investors discover the hidden value within their portfolios and generate extra revenue.
Zupee operates as a real-money gaming startup. The app also provides a fun and fair competition that connects people in a meaningful way and its industry-leading growth is a testament to the team’s vision. Zupee let's pick any topic that they like and play the tournaments along with other players, and win real money. These topics range from Bollywood, Hollywood, Sports to Maths, Cities, and Capitals, Hinglish, and more. Play the quiz and answer each question as soon as they can to win cash on the spot. The faster they are, the higher their score, the more they win.
Private Equity Round in 2022
HUMAN is a cybersecurity company focused on safeguarding enterprises from bot attacks, thereby enhancing digital experiences for genuine users. The company employs its advanced Human Verification Engine to protect applications, APIs, and digital media from malicious bot activity, which can lead to significant financial losses and degrade user experience. HUMAN verifies over 10 trillion interactions weekly for major companies and internet platforms, ensuring that digital engagements are legitimate. Its solutions cover a range of sectors, including advertising, publishing, and enterprise, addressing various threats such as automated fraud, data scraping, and account takeovers. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Washington, D.C., London, and Victoria, HUMAN continues to innovate in the field of online security.
iCapital Network is an online platform that unlatches the world of private equity, enabling institutions and qualified investors. It is a financial services company that features a financial technology platform that provides modular alternative investment solutions for registered investment advisors, broker-dealers, private banks, family offices, and other sophisticated investors. The company connects advisors and their high net worth investors in leading alternative investment managers through best-in-class user experience. The company was founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, United States.
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Private Equity Round in 2021
NYDIG is a leading financial services firm dedicated to Bitcoin. The firm offers asset management, derivatives, financing, custody, and execution services. NYDIG's platform satisfies the highest regulatory, audit, and governance standards.
Cerebral Inc. develops an online membership platform for telehealth visits and care counselor services. It offers Cerebral, a platform that provides medication management, counseling, and therapy for anxiety and depression. The company’s platform also provides access to regular visits and messaging with care counselors. In addition, its platform provides clinically proven symptom-based ratings and tracking services. Cerebral Inc. was incorporated in 2019 and is based in Walnut, California.
Peek is a travel activities marketplace based in San Francisco, California, that simplifies the process of discovering and booking tours and activities throughout the United States. Founded in 2011, the company provides a technology platform that connects travelers with a variety of experiences, facilitating easy online bookings. Peek's offerings include a comprehensive selection of tours and lessons, curated by handpicked vendors and experts to cater to diverse travel preferences. Through its website and mobile app, Peek generates new customers and enhances the visibility of local operators, empowering them to manage and grow their businesses effectively.
Mythical Games Inc. is a gaming studio based in Sherman Oaks, California, with an additional office in Seattle, Washington. Founded in 2018, the company develops blockchain-based games for personal computers, mobile devices, and consoles. Its flagship product, Blankos, is a casual multiplayer game that allows players to buy, trade, and sell their custom designs. Mythical Games also provides tools that enable content creators and brands to customize and retain ownership of game assets, fostering a new economy centered on digital ownership and verifiable scarcity. The studio aims to drive consumer adoption of distributed ledger technology through innovative gaming experiences, leveraging a team of experienced game and platform developers.
Bardavon Health Innovations is empowers quality healthcare decisions through networked technology, transparency and communication. We work collaboratively to offer the first comprehensive approach to workers’ compensation programs for managing the entire life-cycle of the employee, from hire to retire.
Celsius Network is a blockchain-based marketplace that offers a range of financial services not typically found in traditional financial institutions. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in London, Celsius specializes in consumer lending and fintech solutions. The platform operates as a peer-to-peer lending service, allowing members to access curated financial products and services tailored to their needs. By leveraging blockchain technology, Celsius aims to provide users with innovative financial options that promote greater accessibility and efficiency in managing their finances.
FLYR, Inc. specializes in developing advanced travel planning and booking services for the airline industry. The company offers a comprehensive revenue management platform that leverages machine learning and predictive analytics to enhance performance and modernize the e-commerce experience. Its FusionRM platform aggregates data from various sources to forecast user demand, enabling airlines to optimize pricing strategies and improve customer experiences through dynamic pricing and tailored offers. The Cirrus Business Intelligence™ Platform provides airlines with critical insights for informed decision-making, facilitating automation and effective revenue maximization. Founded in 2012 and originally named Hubskip, Inc., FLYR is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Kraków, Poland.
Blueground is a corporate hospitality company that specializes in leasing and managing residential properties across various locations, including Greece, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Kifisia, Greece, the company provides fully furnished and equipped apartments designed for corporate travelers, expatriates, and leisure visitors. Blueground aims to create a seamless living experience, allowing guests to move in effortlessly for short or long-term stays. With a growing portfolio of over 3,500 apartments in twelve cities, including New York, Los Angeles, and Paris, the company is focused on expanding its reach to 50 cities worldwide, ultimately increasing its offerings to more than 50,000 apartments.
Hopper Inc. is a travel technology company that has developed a mobile application leveraging big data to predict and analyze airfare and hotel prices. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with additional offices in Cambridge, Massachusetts, New York, New York, and Sofia, Bulgaria, Hopper assists travelers in securing the best deals by providing timely notifications when flight and accommodation prices reach their predicted lowest points. By offering data-driven travel recommendations, Hopper enhances the booking experience for users, enabling them to make informed decisions and save money on their journeys.
Zupee operates as a real-money gaming startup. The app also provides a fun and fair competition that connects people in a meaningful way and its industry-leading growth is a testament to the team’s vision. Zupee let's pick any topic that they like and play the tournaments along with other players, and win real money. These topics range from Bollywood, Hollywood, Sports to Maths, Cities, and Capitals, Hinglish, and more. Play the quiz and answer each question as soon as they can to win cash on the spot. The faster they are, the higher their score, the more they win.
iCapital Network is an online platform that unlatches the world of private equity, enabling institutions and qualified investors. It is a financial services company that features a financial technology platform that provides modular alternative investment solutions for registered investment advisors, broker-dealers, private banks, family offices, and other sophisticated investors. The company connects advisors and their high net worth investors in leading alternative investment managers through best-in-class user experience. The company was founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, United States.
SIMON Markets LLC develops an online distribution platform for financial professionals that focuses on structured investments. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in New York, New York.
Templum is a company that operates at the intersection of blockchain technology and digital assets, focusing on providing transparent access to capital while prioritizing investor protection. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, Templum utilizes the extensive experience of its principals in the blockchain sector to drive innovation and scalability in the industry. The company aims to enhance capital markets by facilitating initial coin offerings (ICOs) that open new funding avenues for growth-oriented companies. Templum is committed to creating a fully regulated environment that not only supports innovative financing solutions but also offers investors enhanced protections and secondary liquidity opportunities.
Cerebral Inc. develops an online membership platform for telehealth visits and care counselor services. It offers Cerebral, a platform that provides medication management, counseling, and therapy for anxiety and depression. The company’s platform also provides access to regular visits and messaging with care counselors. In addition, its platform provides clinically proven symptom-based ratings and tracking services. Cerebral Inc. was incorporated in 2019 and is based in Walnut, California.
Klarna Bank AB, founded in 2005 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, specializes in providing payment and shopping solutions for consumers and merchants both online and in-store across several countries, including Sweden, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Norway. The company offers a variety of payment options, such as card payments, direct banking, and innovative solutions like "buy now, pay later," which allows consumers to finance purchases interest-free over installments. Klarna's services extend to merchants, providing technology, credit risk management, and customer administration solutions to enhance their eCommerce capabilities. As a regulated bank, Klarna is recognized for its flexible payment solutions that empower shoppers to choose how and when they pay, thereby improving the overall shopping experience.
Mythical Games Inc. is a gaming studio based in Sherman Oaks, California, with an additional office in Seattle, Washington. Founded in 2018, the company develops blockchain-based games for personal computers, mobile devices, and consoles. Its flagship product, Blankos, is a casual multiplayer game that allows players to buy, trade, and sell their custom designs. Mythical Games also provides tools that enable content creators and brands to customize and retain ownership of game assets, fostering a new economy centered on digital ownership and verifiable scarcity. The studio aims to drive consumer adoption of distributed ledger technology through innovative gaming experiences, leveraging a team of experienced game and platform developers.
Amount, Inc. is a technology company focused on developing mobile banking solutions for financial institutions. Established in 2018 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Amount offers a comprehensive suite of products designed to enhance digital credit offerings. Its flagship product, Amount 360, is a cloud-based platform that provides an integrated approach to lending, including credit decisioning, fraud prevention, and account verification. The company's solutions cater to various financial needs such as personal loans, credit cards, and deposit accounts. Amount's technology enables partners to transition to digital operations efficiently, with the capability to optimize performance across multiple product categories. Serving clients that manage nearly $1 trillion in assets and serve over 25 million customers in the United States, Amount plays a significant role in the evolution of the digital banking landscape.
Paxos is re-building the infrastructure of finance. Its mission is to move any assets anywhere, instantly – and therefore democratize access to a new, global, frictionless economy.
The Company takes a two-pronged approach of establishing regulatory designations that give it access to the current financial infrastructure and the ability to develop innovative products. This allows Paxos to operate as a gateway between traditional finance and the digital future.
Today, as the first regulated Trust company with blockchain expertise, Paxos is uniquely positioned to mobilize and custody assets digitally.
Paxos is re-building the infrastructure of finance. Its mission is to move any assets anywhere, instantly – and therefore democratize access to a new, global, frictionless economy.
The Company takes a two-pronged approach of establishing regulatory designations that give it access to the current financial infrastructure and the ability to develop innovative products. This allows Paxos to operate as a gateway between traditional finance and the digital future.
Today, as the first regulated Trust company with blockchain expertise, Paxos is uniquely positioned to mobilize and custody assets digitally.
Hopper Inc. is a travel technology company that has developed a mobile application leveraging big data to predict and analyze airfare and hotel prices. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with additional offices in Cambridge, Massachusetts, New York, New York, and Sofia, Bulgaria, Hopper assists travelers in securing the best deals by providing timely notifications when flight and accommodation prices reach their predicted lowest points. By offering data-driven travel recommendations, Hopper enhances the booking experience for users, enabling them to make informed decisions and save money on their journeys.
Torch.AI is a network-centric AI that delivers digital consulting services and augmented intelligence technology solutions. It develops a mathematical framework and refined analytics tools to leverage data in a way to solve problems. The company's technology allows delivery of intelligent solutions and fast results, yielding lower costs, and measurable outcomes. The company's solutions are based on the idea of absolute truth. It fixes complex problems at a deep level through awareness, adaptation, and action. Torch.AI was established on 2017 and is based in Leawood, Kansas.
Loanpal, LLC provides financing for clean energy home improvement projects. The company finances the full scope of a clean energy project, such as the installation of new roof, support new solar panels, and home improvements. Additionally, it offers home purchasing loans and refinancing services. The company was formerly known as Paramount Equity Mortgage, LLC and changed its name to Loanpal, LLC in November 2019. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Roseville, California. Loanpal, LLC operates as a subsidiary of Paramount GR Holding, LLC.
Premise Data Corporation develops a data and analytics platform that provides real-time, actionable intelligence to organizations globally. The Premise Ground Truth Platform facilitates comprehensive data collection, quality assurance, and analysis across various applications. Key features include price monitoring to track economic indicators, location discovery for verifying and identifying sites, retail audits for visibility into global retailers, and inspections to monitor conditions in public spaces and facilities. The platform also analyzes movement patterns, logistics, and risk factors, such as disease spread and food shortages, while gathering sentiment through targeted surveys. Additionally, Premise utilizes geospatial mapping to assess infrastructure investment impacts and correlate demographic data with infrastructure patterns. Incorporated in 2012 and based in San Francisco, Premise is supported by notable venture capital firms and operates internationally to assist organizations in making informed investment and policy decisions.
Zupee operates as a real-money gaming startup. The app also provides a fun and fair competition that connects people in a meaningful way and its industry-leading growth is a testament to the team’s vision. Zupee let's pick any topic that they like and play the tournaments along with other players, and win real money. These topics range from Bollywood, Hollywood, Sports to Maths, Cities, and Capitals, Hinglish, and more. Play the quiz and answer each question as soon as they can to win cash on the spot. The faster they are, the higher their score, the more they win.
Cerebral Inc. develops an online membership platform for telehealth visits and care counselor services. It offers Cerebral, a platform that provides medication management, counseling, and therapy for anxiety and depression. The company’s platform also provides access to regular visits and messaging with care counselors. In addition, its platform provides clinically proven symptom-based ratings and tracking services. Cerebral Inc. was incorporated in 2019 and is based in Walnut, California.
Bolt Financial, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing a comprehensive checkout experience platform for e-commerce merchants. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, Bolt offers a suite of tools designed to enhance online transactions, including streamlined checkout processes, payment processing, and fraud detection. Key products include Convert, which simplifies the checkout experience; Approve, a system that collects data for order approval and fraud prevention; Collect, a payment processing solution; and Enhance, which delivers shopper analytics and personalized options. By focusing on these technological solutions, Bolt allows retailers to concentrate on growing their brand and customer base while improving the overall shopping experience for consumers.
Sonder is a hospitality company that leases hotel-style apartments and manages vacation and short-term rental properties for travelers. Originally founded as Flatbook Corp., it rebranded to Sonder Canada Inc. in 2016 and expanded its operations to the United States with Sonder USA Inc. The company offers properties designed with modern aesthetics, including features such as living areas, dining spaces, and multiple bedrooms, complemented by a concierge service accessible via phone or text. Each rental is fully equipped with beds, linens, towels, and essential amenities, along with curated art and furniture. Sonder currently manages over $2.3 billion in various projects, including commercially-zoned mixed-use developments, residential spaces, serviced apartments, apart-hotels, and hotels across multiple cities.
Hopper Inc. is a travel technology company that has developed a mobile application leveraging big data to predict and analyze airfare and hotel prices. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with additional offices in Cambridge, Massachusetts, New York, New York, and Sofia, Bulgaria, Hopper assists travelers in securing the best deals by providing timely notifications when flight and accommodation prices reach their predicted lowest points. By offering data-driven travel recommendations, Hopper enhances the booking experience for users, enabling them to make informed decisions and save money on their journeys.
Zupee operates as a real-money gaming startup. The app also provides a fun and fair competition that connects people in a meaningful way and its industry-leading growth is a testament to the team’s vision. Zupee let's pick any topic that they like and play the tournaments along with other players, and win real money. These topics range from Bollywood, Hollywood, Sports to Maths, Cities, and Capitals, Hinglish, and more. Play the quiz and answer each question as soon as they can to win cash on the spot. The faster they are, the higher their score, the more they win.
iCapital Network is an online platform that unlatches the world of private equity, enabling institutions and qualified investors. It is a financial services company that features a financial technology platform that provides modular alternative investment solutions for registered investment advisors, broker-dealers, private banks, family offices, and other sophisticated investors. The company connects advisors and their high net worth investors in leading alternative investment managers through best-in-class user experience. The company was founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, United States.
Addepar is a wealth management platform for investment advisors specializing in data aggregation, analytics, and portfolio reporting. It is the financial operating system used to bring common sense and ethical, data-driven investing in the financial world.
Addepar handles all types of assets in any currency, so investors and advisors have a clearer financial picture at every level, all in one place. With customizable reporting, financial managers can visualize and communicate relevant information to anyone who needs it.
Addepar was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California with offices in Silicon Valley, New York, Chicago, and Salt Lake City.
Blueground is a corporate hospitality company that specializes in leasing and managing residential properties across various locations, including Greece, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Kifisia, Greece, the company provides fully furnished and equipped apartments designed for corporate travelers, expatriates, and leisure visitors. Blueground aims to create a seamless living experience, allowing guests to move in effortlessly for short or long-term stays. With a growing portfolio of over 3,500 apartments in twelve cities, including New York, Los Angeles, and Paris, the company is focused on expanding its reach to 50 cities worldwide, ultimately increasing its offerings to more than 50,000 apartments.
Boatsetter is a boat rental community connecting boat owners, boat captains, and anyone who seeks a water-full experience. Boatsetter.com offers a unique Boat sharing marketplace that will, for the first time, make boat rentals accessible to consumers regardless of their boating experience. We have created a catalyst for growth by unlocking the 95% idle capacity of privately owned vessels, which in turn helps boat owners realize returns on their boat investments. Our distinct approach combines best-in-class collaborative market tools from companies like Airbnb (home rentals) and Uber (professional drivers) to create the only model capable of bringing the “new sharing economy” to the marine industry. We’ve assembled a uniquely qualified team of marine professionals, tech start-up veterans, and car rental industry experts to bring today’s collaborative “sharing” economy to the boating industry. We have significant traction and have established a national network of marine-industry businesses that are partnering with us on an exclusive basis to roll out the platform in the US.
Skillz operates as a marketplace platform that connects mobile gamers, allowing them to discover and compete in various games against players globally. The company supports game developers in creating lucrative franchises by integrating social competition into their offerings. Utilizing patented technology, Skillz has facilitated over 2 billion tournament entries for approximately 30 million players worldwide, distributing over $60 million in prizes monthly. Notable games on its platform include Dominoes Gold, Blackout Bingo, 21 Blitz, and Solitaire Cube. Skillz primarily generates revenue through its eSports gaming platform, which enables developers to monetize their content via multiplayer competitions. The company's operations are mainly concentrated in the United States, with additional revenue from regions such as Israel, China, and Malta. Skillz has garnered recognition in the industry, being listed among Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies and CNBC's Disruptor 50, among other accolades.
Sonder is a hospitality company that leases hotel-style apartments and manages vacation and short-term rental properties for travelers. Originally founded as Flatbook Corp., it rebranded to Sonder Canada Inc. in 2016 and expanded its operations to the United States with Sonder USA Inc. The company offers properties designed with modern aesthetics, including features such as living areas, dining spaces, and multiple bedrooms, complemented by a concierge service accessible via phone or text. Each rental is fully equipped with beds, linens, towels, and essential amenities, along with curated art and furniture. Sonder currently manages over $2.3 billion in various projects, including commercially-zoned mixed-use developments, residential spaces, serviced apartments, apart-hotels, and hotels across multiple cities.
Belong Home, Inc. provides an online platform that provides single-family and multi-family homes. It serves home owners and renters. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Palo Alto, California.