Equal Identity
Series A in 2024
Equal Identity operates as an ID-sharing platform.
Zoapi
Corporate Round in 2022
Zoapi is a comprehensive meeting room management system that combines advanced video communications technologies with a focus on enhancing the user experience. The company offers a suite of products designed to facilitate seamless wireless screen sharing and calendar management, catering to enterprises seeking to optimize their meeting spaces. With cloud-based conferencing solutions and high-quality hardware, such as conference room cameras featuring 10x optical zoom and HD phones, Zoapi enables efficient communication for large meeting rooms, auditoriums, and lecture halls. By leveraging its expertise in technology, Zoapi aims to transform the way organizations conduct meetings, ensuring that connections are made effortlessly and effectively, regardless of location.
Upflex, Inc. is a workplace software company that specializes in providing flexible office solutions for mid-to-large size businesses. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, Upflex offers a platform that aggregates various workspace providers into a single booking and billing system. This technology enables companies to access over 8,000 workspaces, including desks, private offices, and meeting rooms, across 200 cities in 65 countries. The platform features real-time inventory management, allowing users to find and book workspaces instantly via a mobile application. Upflex aims to facilitate flexible working arrangements for employees, catering to the needs of traveling executives, remote workers, and long-distance commuters. The company emphasizes collaboration, offering tools for team management and advanced reporting to enhance workspace utilization.
Common Desk
Acquisition in 2022
Common Desk is a provider of creative coworking spaces designed for a diverse community of freelancers, startups, and small businesses. The company focuses on offering shared work environments in alternative neighborhoods, featuring amenities such as full floor access, personalized workspaces, secure storage, high-speed internet, and flexible desking options. Common Desk also hosts community events and provides additional resources to support the growth of its members, including fast-growing tech companies and enterprise businesses. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere, Common Desk aims to create meaningful relationships among its members and enhance their work experience, ultimately helping them thrive within their communities.
BowX Acquisition Corp
Acquisition in 2021
BowX Acquisition Corp. is a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). Their strategy is to identify and execute a business combination with a company, using their management team and Board of Director’s industry expertise and operational practices to help businesses drive profitability and growth.
SOIL is a research and product development firm that specializes in creating Internet of Things (IoT) products aimed at both on-grid and off-grid consumers. The company focuses on integrating cleantech solutions to enhance power and connectivity, ensuring that users can access quality services regardless of their energy sources. By designing innovative products for the consumer electronics market, SOIL aims to improve the quality of life for individuals who require reliable access to power and connectivity in diverse environments.
WeWork
Corporate Round in 2020
WeWork is a global commercial real estate company that transforms buildings into collaborative workspaces, catering to a wide range of clients from freelancers to Fortune 500 companies. Founded in 2010, it provides flexible, serviced office spaces along with infrastructure, services, and technology to foster productivity and creativity. With over 20,000 members worldwide, WeWork aims to create a community where people can work to make a life, not just a living. Its revenue streams include membership fees for office space access and additional billings for ancillary services. WeWork also operates WeWork Labs, a platform supporting early-stage startups, and has a presence in China and India through its subsidiaries.
Eoceans Research and Consulting
Non Equity Assistance in 2019
eOceans is a provider of data and insights on ocean health. we are building technology to massively scale-up ocean citizen science to support real-time ocean science at scales that matter.
The Jones Agency, Inc. is a liability insurance underwriting company that specializes in serving general construction and property management contractors. Founded in 2016 and based in New York, it provides insurance solutions tailored for various professions, including contractors, electricians, HVAC technicians, and landscapers. In addition to its underwriting services, Jones offers a software platform designed to streamline liability management for real estate companies, addressing the complexities of insurance compliance. This innovative approach aims to simplify the traditionally cumbersome process of managing insurance certificates for owners, managers, and developers within the commercial real estate sector. Through its services, Jones seeks to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in insurance management for its clients.
Spacious
Acquisition in 2019
Spacious Technologies, Inc., founded in 2012 and based in New York, operates in the technology sector by transforming unused restaurant spaces into shared co-working environments. The company allows users to utilize these venues, which are typically closed during daytime hours, as productive urban workspaces. By partnering with local eateries, Spacious creates a network of accessible locations equipped with high-speed Wi-Fi, complimentary coffee, and essential amenities that foster productivity and collaboration. This innovative approach not only provides freelancers and remote workers with alternative work settings but also helps restaurant owners maximize their space during off-hours. As of August 2019, Spacious operates as a subsidiary of WeWork Companies Inc.
OpenSpace
Series A in 2019
OpenSpace is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2017. It specializes in automated 360-degree video job site capture and mapping, providing construction professionals with advanced photo documentation software that captures images every half-second and links them to project plans. The company's core offering utilizes artificial intelligence to generate complete, navigable photo representations of construction sites, significantly enhancing data capture speed compared to traditional methods. Additionally, OpenSpace offers the Clear Sight product suite, which incorporates AI-powered analytics to quantify project progress, facilitating better collaboration among builders and minimizing risks associated with text-based workflows.
SpaceIQ
Acquisition in 2019
SpaceIQ LLC is a technology-driven software company that specializes in workplace management solutions. Founded in 2016, the company is headquartered in Mountain View, California, with an additional office in Sandy, Utah. SpaceIQ offers a cloud-based platform that integrates various features, including centralized workplace management information, space planning, move management, and real estate forecasting. Its tools are designed to enhance employee engagement through functionalities such as hoteling, hot desking, meeting room scheduling, and collaboration management. The platform aims to transform workplaces into competitive advantages by improving operational efficiency and providing centralized visibility, making it suitable for companies of all sizes.
Waltz is a technology company based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 2014, that specializes in smartphone payment solutions for public transport systems. The company enables passengers to purchase tickets for subways, buses, and commuter rail, streamlining the ticketing process for users. In addition to its transit payment capabilities, Waltz has developed a smartphone-based access solution that allows users to unlock doors and turnstiles by simply opening the app and scanning a QR code at Waltz-enabled terminals. This technology enhances convenience and security, as users can also invite guests into office spaces and call elevators through the app. Waltz operates as a subsidiary of WeWork Companies Inc. since June 2019, further expanding its reach within the urban mobility and access technology sectors.
Prolific Interactive
Acquisition in 2019
Prolific Interactive LLC is a mobile design and strategy agency with locations in Brooklyn and San Francisco. Founded in 2009, the company specializes in application development consulting services for businesses. It provides a range of digital strategy offerings, including project activation, social media and content strategy, as well as branding and messaging. Prolific Interactive also excels in mobile services, developing applications for iOS and Android, along with mobile web solutions and rich media advertisements. The agency's expertise extends to social media services, including Facebook apps and API integration, and comprehensive design and development services that prioritize responsive design. By employing a strategy-driven and user-centric approach, Prolific Interactive aims to enhance user experience, helping brands effectively engage their audiences. As of July 2019, the company operates as a subsidiary of WeWork Companies Inc.
Islands
Acquisition in 2019
Islands Media Inc. operates a location-based messaging platform aimed at connecting college students through various events and activities. Launched in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, the platform allows users to create channels, referred to as "islands," for organizing events such as games, sharing class notes, and forming support groups. By facilitating interactions among students who may not already know each other, Islands Media Inc. provides a unique space for networking and social engagement within the college community.
Managed by Q
Acquisition in 2019
Managed by Q Inc. is a workplace management platform headquartered in New York, New York, that streamlines the operation of office environments. Founded in 2013, the company provides a comprehensive range of services, including on-demand cleaning, maintenance, IT support, and security. Its technology platform serves as an all-in-one solution for businesses, connecting them to essential services such as supply replenishment, task management, and project management, which encompasses pre-lease planning, vendor management, office design, and renovations. By facilitating seamless office operations, Managed by Q aims to save time and resources for businesses while promoting economic empowerment through job creation and support for small businesses. The company operates in key markets, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and San Francisco.
Managed by Q
Acquisition in 2019
Managed by Q Inc. is a workplace management platform headquartered in New York, New York, that streamlines the operation of office environments. Founded in 2013, the company provides a comprehensive range of services, including on-demand cleaning, maintenance, IT support, and security. Its technology platform serves as an all-in-one solution for businesses, connecting them to essential services such as supply replenishment, task management, and project management, which encompasses pre-lease planning, vendor management, office design, and renovations. By facilitating seamless office operations, Managed by Q aims to save time and resources for businesses while promoting economic empowerment through job creation and support for small businesses. The company operates in key markets, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and San Francisco.
Landit, Inc. is a talent management platform based in New York, founded in 2014, that focuses on enhancing the career success and engagement of women and diverse groups in the workplace. The platform offers a personalized career development solution, providing each member with a tailored playbook that includes resources, tools, and connections essential for professional advancement. Key features of Landit's offering encompass personal branding, executive coaching, the establishment of personal advisory boards, and curated skill development aligned with career opportunities. By emphasizing a customized approach, Landit enables enterprises to attract, develop, and retain high-potential diverse talent effectively.
Euclid
Acquisition in 2019
Euclid is a developer of a shopping analytics platform that specializes in tracking customer behavior in physical retail environments. The platform measures customer flow, duration of stay, and return frequency within stores. By providing these insights, Euclid enables businesses across various sectors, including retail, banking, quick service restaurants, airports, and shopping malls, to enhance their marketing strategies, operational efficiency, and staffing decisions.
Laird Superfood
Venture Round in 2019
Laird Superfood, Inc. is a manufacturer and marketer of plant-based natural and functional foods, established in 2015 and headquartered in Sisters, Oregon. The company offers a diverse range of products, including powdered and liquid coffee creamers, hydration supplements, performance mushroom supplements, and premium organic coffee. Its product portfolio also features tea, hot chocolate, and various snack items. Laird Superfood distributes its products through retail channels, its own website, and third-party online platforms, providing consumers with healthier alternatives to traditional beverages and snacks.
The Wing is a network of work and community spaces designed specifically for women, with locations in New York, California, and Washington, D.C. The organization aims to foster the professional, civic, social, and economic advancement of women by providing a supportive environment. Its facilities include open-plan workspaces, meeting rooms, phone booths, and an extensive library curated for women. The Wing creates a community of professional women, facilitating connections and support among female founders, thereby inspiring and empowering them to grow their businesses and achieve their goals.
Teem by iOFFICE
Acquisition in 2018
Teem, LLC is a cloud-based software company headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, specializing in meeting management and workplace collaboration solutions. Founded in 2010 and formerly known as EventBoard, the company provides a comprehensive software-as-a-service platform that includes tools for conference room scheduling, visitor management, and workspace analytics. Teem's solutions enable organizations to optimize their office space and improve employee efficiency by offering insights into resource utilization. The company serves a wide range of clients, including notable names such as Stripe, Hawaiian Airlines, and Disney. Teem has established strategic partnerships with key technology providers, including Apple and BlueJeans, to enhance its offerings. In 2020, Teem became a subsidiary of iOFFICE, Inc. and continues to innovate in the field of workplace productivity.
MissionU
Acquisition in 2018
MissionU is an innovative college alternative that equips students with essential skills and real-world experience for today’s job market, all while allowing them to graduate without debt and avoid upfront tuition costs. Founded by Adam Braun and Mike Adams, the program uniquely integrates general education with specialized skills training, creating a pathway to employment for participants. MissionU employs an income-share agreement model, whereby students pay no tuition until they secure a job earning $50,000 or more. Once they reach this income threshold, they contribute 15% of their salary for three years back to the organization. This approach not only facilitates access to higher education but also emphasizes career readiness, enabling students to build successful careers without the burden of traditional student loans.
naked Hub
Acquisition in 2018
Naked Hub operates a network of co-working spaces designed for start-ups, SMEs, and multinational corporations across various industries. These spaces foster interaction and collaboration among diverse companies and individuals, aiming to enhance business success through shared resources and community engagement.
Hargol™ FoodTech
Convertible Note in 2018
Hargol™ FoodTech is the world's first commercial grasshopper farm! Grasshoppers are nature's most efficient protein source. Hargol™ FoodTech revolutionize the protein ingredient industry by providing a healthier and more sustainable and affordable alternative, becoming the leading intensive rearing company of grasshoppers in the world. The company is at the forefront of high quality nutrients and healthy grasshoppers supply to markets around the world, improving current market wild-harvested supply by providing year-round availability, nutrients content & quality and costs reduction. For its first line of products, Hargol FoodTech relies on methods and technologies of intensive breeding and growing of three grasshopper species that are processed into protein powders. The company is offering grasshopper based protein ingredient in North America markets to food/ingredient manufacturers and whole grasshoppers. Hargol™ FoodTech have thus far been attracting the interest of food producers, distributors and retailers in the North America, Europe and other regions of the world with whole grasshoppers, grasshopper’s nutrient-rich powder and innovative food products. With the expected 70% rise in demand for animal source protein over the next decades and with existing animal source protein taking a big toll on the environment there is a need for an alternative – Both sustainable and affordable for populations around the globe. Enhanced by their vegetarian diet grasshoppers’ nutrient content is superior compare to other insects or animal source protein: Over 70% whole protein, Omega-3 & Omega-6, Zinc, Iron, & Folic acid. Grasshoppers are also the only Kosher and Halal insect in the world!
Conductor
Acquisition in 2018
Conductor, LLC is a leading provider of search engine optimization (SEO) and content marketing solutions based in New York. The company offers a comprehensive platform, Conductor Searchlight, which generates insights into customer intent, helping marketers create compelling content that enhances organic traffic and improves marketing ROI. Its services include SEO strategy, content strategy, competitive intelligence, and pay-per-click strategy, along with essential tools such as rank tracking, SEO reporting, and audience engagement analytics. Additionally, Conductor's platform features content technology solutions that facilitate content mapping, performance analysis, keyword research, and market share insights. This enables enterprises across various industries, including retail, healthcare, and finance, to optimize their content and increase online visibility. Formerly known as Linkexperts, Inc., Conductor rebranded in 2008 and has since become an independent entity, having spun out from WeWork in 2019.
Loris is a developer of a conversational AI software platform that assists companies in navigating challenging conversations, particularly around sensitive topics such as harassment and performance. By leveraging insights from everyday customer interactions, Loris empowers customer experience leaders to proactively address issues and guide organizational improvements. The platform enables businesses to monitor conversations and educate employees on critical subjects, including human relations, customer satisfaction, and diversity and inclusion. This focus on conversational intelligence helps organizations identify gaps between customer expectations and their products and services, ultimately enhancing internal culture and training for sales and customer care teams. Loris is headquartered in New York City, with an additional office in Tel Aviv, Israel.
Meetup
Acquisition in 2017
Meetup is an online social networking platform founded in 2002 and based in New York City, designed to facilitate group interactions globally. The platform enables users to find and join groups centered around shared interests, such as politics, books, health, and hobbies. By connecting individuals with similar passions, Meetup encourages members to organize and participate in local events that foster learning, exploration, and community engagement. The core mission of Meetup is to bring people together to pursue activities that enrich their lives, thereby enhancing their overall well-being and social connections.
The Wing is a network of work and community spaces designed specifically for women, with locations in New York, California, and Washington, D.C. The organization aims to foster the professional, civic, social, and economic advancement of women by providing a supportive environment. Its facilities include open-plan workspaces, meeting rooms, phone booths, and an extensive library curated for women. The Wing creates a community of professional women, facilitating connections and support among female founders, thereby inspiring and empowering them to grow their businesses and achieve their goals.
Flatiron School
Acquisition in 2017
Flatiron School is an educational institution that specializes in training individuals in web application development and other in-demand tech skills such as software engineering, data science, and cybersecurity. Their curriculum covers best practices in Ruby, Rails, JavaScript, Object-Oriented Design, Git, SQL, and Test-Driven Development. The learning environment emphasizes pair programming, project-based discovery, and teamwork. Students complete a 12-week program involving at least 500 hours of hands-on, intensive coding experience, solving real problems and working on actual projects.
Unomy is a sales and marketing intelligence platform designed for online businesses to enhance their competitive edge. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, Unomy offers real-time analysis of the competitive landscape, allowing businesses to gather and process vital information about clients, partners, and competitors. The platform enables users to develop a comprehensive competitive map, track industry changes, identify trends, and uncover new opportunities. By monitoring data from various web sources, Unomy provides actionable insights that help marketing teams at B2B companies prioritize leads and conduct thorough company research. As of 2017, Unomy operates as a subsidiary of WeWork Management LLC.
Spacemob
Acquisition in 2017
Spacemob is a coworking space that focuses on creating a supportive environment for businesses through both physical and digital platforms. The company offers flexible workspaces designed to foster collaboration and innovation among entrepreneurs and teams. By integrating technology and providing essential resources, Spacemob helps companies develop strong foundations, enabling them to connect and collaborate effectively with others in the business community.
Victor is a mobile platform that helps military veterans and their families plan a successful and meaningful life after service. Victor provides employers with a targeted community of veteran talent and an accelerated ‘time to hire’ allowing them to capture federal tax credits for hiring veterans. Its technology connects a transitioning veteran to a support group of civilians and veterans alike through social events and recreational activities. Health and Wellness services are provided through the app to the Victor community via partnerships with hospitals and local therapy groups.
FieldLens
Acquisition in 2017
FieldLens, Inc. is a technology company that offers an online field management tool designed to enhance communication and collaboration among construction project teams. Established in 2011 and headquartered in New York, New York, FieldLens provides a mobile collaboration platform that enables users to connect from smartphones, tablets, or the web. The platform transforms simple field updates into valuable insights, allowing team members to understand their current tasks and facilitating decision-makers' oversight of projects without the need to be physically present on-site. Additionally, FieldLens automates daily reports, tracks job-site progress in real-time, and helps project leaders identify trends and top performers, ultimately improving efficiency and effectiveness in the construction industry. As of December 2020, FieldLens operates as a subsidiary of RedTeam Software, LLC.
Brave Initiatives
Grant in 2017
Brave Initiatives provides beginners and intermediate five-day code bootcamps to high school girls, and junior and senior high school girls to serve as mentors to younger students. They also sponsor successful students to go through full 12-week code bootcamps after graduating high school, which further prepares students for jobs. During the Brave Initiative bootcamps, students learn programming languages like Ruby On Rails, Python or JavaScript and design tech tools that impact their communities.
Luna Lights
Seed Round in 2017
Luna Lights, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in developing innovative solutions to enhance night-time safety for senior citizens and reduce fall risks. The company’s primary product features an ultra-thin pressure sensor integrated with a monitoring system and portable lights. When a user gets out of bed, the sensor activates small, wireless lights throughout the home, providing guidance to help prevent falls. Once the user returns to bed, the lights automatically turn off. Additionally, Luna Lights' system collects data on the frequency and duration of night-time movements, allowing caregivers to receive notifications if an older adult remains out of bed for an extended period. This functionality enables caregivers to track trends in nighttime activity and identify individuals who may be at higher risk for falls, thereby fostering a safer living environment for seniors. Luna Lights operates as a subsidiary of Sentrics.
Welkio
Acquisition in 2016
Welkio is a California-based company that specializes in a mobile visitor platform designed to streamline the office visitor sign-in process. This innovative software enables organizations to easily collect and store essential visitor information, such as names, emails, photos, and signatures for legal agreements, all through a user-friendly tablet interface. Welkio aims to provide a fast and modern solution for welcoming and tracking visitors, enhancing both security and efficiency in office environments.
Wavegarden
Funding Round in 2016
Wavegarden is a company that specializes in the research, design, manufacture, installation, and operation of wave-generating systems and surfing lagoons. It offers comprehensive services that include lagoon design, bathymetry, and various components necessary for creating surfing environments, such as wave and drive systems, control units, pier structures, and dissipative shores. By providing these innovative solutions, Wavegarden enables clients to develop commercially viable surfing lagoons, catering to the growing demand for surfing and other water sports. The company's expertise positions it as a leader in the development of sustainable and engaging aquatic recreational facilities.
CASE is a consultancy based in New York City that specializes in Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), Building Information Modeling (BIM), and Information Management. The firm offers strategic advisory services to building design professionals, contractors, and owners, aiming to enhance traditional project delivery methods through innovative, technology-driven processes. CASE assists clients in identifying, implementing, and managing the technologies and practices that facilitate improved coordination, communication, and collaboration in building design and construction projects.