WISE Ventures

WISE Ventures is an investment fund based in Manhattan specializing in early and growth stage investments in the sports, entertainment, and real estate industries. With a focus on leveraging strategic value, the ownership group, with extensive experience in these sectors, assesses, champions, and adds value to next-gen companies in these fields.

Brian Cargo

Principal and Founder

Jonathan Wilf

Co-Founder and President

34 past transactions

Ozlo Sleep

Venture Round in 2024
Ozlo Sleep is a science-driven sleep and audio technology company that supports and simplifies sleep rituals for clinical benefits, without the use of medication.

Aerflo

Venture Round in 2024
Aerflo is a company focused on developing an innovative method for carbonating sparkling water, offering a transportable solution to enhance the beverage experience. Currently operating in stealth mode, Aerflo is working on its technology to provide consumers with a convenient and effective way to enjoy carbonated drinks. By prioritizing portability, the company aims to cater to the growing demand for versatile beverage options in various settings.

StatusPro

Series A in 2024
StatusPro is a sports technology company that leverages data, augmented reality, and virtual reality to develop training and gaming products. It specializes in creating three-dimensional simulations that analyze player performance during NFL games. This data is then transformed into virtual reality experiences, allowing players to practice in immersive environments. The company's innovative approach enhances the training capabilities for coaches and athletes, while also enriching the experience for fans of the sport. Through its unique combination of technology and sports analytics, StatusPro aims to revolutionize how training and engagement in football are approached.

PredictAP

Series A in 2024
PredictAP, Inc. is a financial software company founded in June 2020 and based in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. The company specializes in automating accounts payable and payment processing for real estate investment funds and property managers using machine learning technology. By leveraging advanced algorithms, PredictAP provides a cost-effective alternative to traditional systems, enabling its clients to efficiently manage their accounting and payment processes. The software is designed to streamline financial operations in the real estate sector, offering AI-driven back-office services that enhance productivity and reduce operational costs.

ARENA

Seed Round in 2023
ARENA is a venture-backed startup focused on enhancing personal fitness through innovative design and engineering. The company develops and manufactures at-home training centers, combining advanced technology with user-friendly features to cater to individuals seeking to improve their strength and overall health. With a team of engineers and athletes, ARENA is dedicated to creating effective fitness solutions that empower users to achieve their health and wellness goals in a convenient setting.

Firefly Neuroscience

Seed Round in 2023
Firefly Neuroscience is an innovative company that leverages big data, signal processing, and artificial intelligence to enhance the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses and cognitive disorders. The company has developed FDA-cleared brain mapping technology aimed at providing clinicians with quantitative and objective measurements of brain activity. Central to its offerings is the Brain Network Analytics (BNA) software platform, which facilitates the analysis and interpretation of neurological data. Firefly Neuroscience is also engaged in the discovery and clinical development of biomarkers to support improved patient outcomes. By integrating advanced technology with neuroscientific research, the company aims to transform the care and management of individuals affected by mental health issues.

Slate

Seed Round in 2023
Slate operates as a content creation and brand management platform designed for teams, enabling them to produce and manage social media content efficiently. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York, the company provides a suite of tools including fonts, colors, filters, graphics, and animations through a custom mobile app. This allows users to create on-brand content and post directly to various social media platforms such as Instagram stories. Slate is utilized by major brands like the NFL, VISA, and Budweiser, and was recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in 2022.

Get Covered

Venture Round in 2022
Get Covered is a technology company that specializes in creating digital solutions tailored for the insurance industry. The company offers an automated platform designed to streamline the processes of buying, selling, and managing insurance products, making them more efficient and user-friendly. Its services include policy administration, certificate of insurance tracking, and customizable customer-facing websites. Get Covered provides a range of adaptable insurance products specifically for the real estate sector, catering to the needs of insurance carriers, agencies, property managers, landlords, and membership associations. By focusing on simplifying these processes, Get Covered enables its clients to better serve their customers and effectively deliver insurance solutions.

Amenify

Venture Round in 2022
Amenify is a company that operates a three-sided marketplace designed to enhance the multifamily real estate market. It connects residential property owners, service companies, and residents by providing an array of lifestyle services, such as fitness programs, dog walking, massage therapy, delivery services, on-demand storage, and maid services. Through strategic partnerships, Amenify transforms apartments into property-centric marketplaces, offering value, trust, and convenience to residents while enabling service providers to achieve greater efficiency and scale across millions of homes. The company's growth has been supported by strategic investors managing over 2 million multifamily homes in North America, allowing it to leverage technology and network effects to create mutually beneficial outcomes for all stakeholders.

Amenify

Venture Round in 2022
Amenify is a company that operates a three-sided marketplace designed to enhance the multifamily real estate market. It connects residential property owners, service companies, and residents by providing an array of lifestyle services, such as fitness programs, dog walking, massage therapy, delivery services, on-demand storage, and maid services. Through strategic partnerships, Amenify transforms apartments into property-centric marketplaces, offering value, trust, and convenience to residents while enabling service providers to achieve greater efficiency and scale across millions of homes. The company's growth has been supported by strategic investors managing over 2 million multifamily homes in North America, allowing it to leverage technology and network effects to create mutually beneficial outcomes for all stakeholders.

Tagboard

Series A in 2022
Tagboard is a cloud-based production platform that specializes in creating interactive live programming for connected screens. Founded in 2012 and based in Redmond, WA, the company aggregates social media content using hashtags, allowing brands, agencies, and marketers to display and curate user-generated content from various networks in an engaging visual format. Its intuitive drag-and-drop interface enables users to produce live programming seamlessly, whether remotely or in-studio, while incorporating custom graphic templates. Tagboard's solutions empower businesses to enhance audience engagement, amplify positive influence, and facilitate branded experiences, thereby encouraging users to participate in social conversations on a moderated platform. The company's innovative approach has made it a key player in hashtag marketing and social media integration.

AtmosAir Solutions

Venture Round in 2021
AtmosAir Solutions specializes in advanced air purification technology aimed at enhancing indoor air quality. The company develops systems that utilize bi-polar ionization, which energizes air to create positive and negative ions. These ions are distributed throughout indoor spaces via HVAC systems or standalone units, allowing for the neutralization of pollutants at the source. By effectively eliminating contaminants, AtmosAir Solutions helps reduce dust and mold particles, providing clients with cleaner and fresher air.

StatusPro

Seed Round in 2021
StatusPro is a sports technology company that leverages data, augmented reality, and virtual reality to develop training and gaming products. It specializes in creating three-dimensional simulations that analyze player performance during NFL games. This data is then transformed into virtual reality experiences, allowing players to practice in immersive environments. The company's innovative approach enhances the training capabilities for coaches and athletes, while also enriching the experience for fans of the sport. Through its unique combination of technology and sports analytics, StatusPro aims to revolutionize how training and engagement in football are approached.

Nifty

Seed Round in 2021
Nifty is a remote company. It is a NFT platform, and its easy-to-use interface enables communities to collect and trade digital art and other collectibles from their favourite brands and creators.

Buzzer

Series A in 2021
Buzzer Media Inc., established in 2020 and headquartered in New York, specializes in a live sports streaming platform. It offers a mobile-based service, also named Buzzer, which aggregates sports content and rights, sends custom notifications, and provides subscription services. The company's technology supports partners' direct-to-consumer platforms, making them more efficient, personalized, and cost-effective, catering to a content-saturated and evolving consumer environment.

Supersapiens

Venture Round in 2021
Supersapiens is a sports technology company founded in 2019 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, specializing in energy management systems for athletes. The company develops innovative solutions that focus on real-time glucose monitoring through its biowearable technology, specifically the libre sense glucose sport biosensor. This device allows athletes to track their glucose levels during workouts, facilitating improved energy management and fueling strategies. By providing insights into glucose data, Supersapiens aims to promote long-term positive behavior changes that enhance performance and recovery, ultimately helping users sustain peak performance in their sporting endeavors.

Iris.TV

Series B in 2021
IRIS.TV, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based company that specializes in developing a cloud-based personalized video programming system designed to enhance user engagement and increase video views across multiple devices. Founded in 2009, the company offers a suite of products that include Adaptive Stream, which allows for real-time personalized streaming tailored to specific business and editorial guidelines, and Asset IQ, which automates data structuring and asset optimization. Additionally, IRIS Vision provides business intelligence and programming management tools. By leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning, IRIS.TV automates the delivery of personalized content based on audience preferences and behaviors, thereby improving the viewing experience and operational efficiency for web, mobile, and over-the-top video distribution. The company's platform also facilitates video data connectivity for enhanced advertising outcomes and audience insights, making it a vital resource for publishers, advertisers, and content owners.

Version1

Seed Round in 2021
Version1 is a property esports organization that specializes in hosting events within the esports industry. The company employs a dedicated team across various functions, including content, communications, partnerships, business development, operations, and finance. Version1 focuses on leveraging its esports software platform to facilitate the scheduling of events with teams and content creators, aiming to enhance the connection between players, fans, and professional esports opportunities. By fostering an inclusive environment that brings together individuals from diverse backgrounds, Version1 strives to create a dynamic organization dedicated to advancing the esports landscape.

VENN

Series A in 2020
VENN is a 24/7 post-cable network focused on gaming, esports, and entertainment. Launched in 2020, it broadcasts live from studios located in New York and Los Angeles. The network aims to develop and circulate engaging content related to gaming and esports while also covering pop culture. VENN distributes its programming across various media platforms and offers original content produced both in-house and in collaboration with prominent creators and industry leaders. This approach allows VENN to connect with audiences interested in the dynamic worlds of gaming and entertainment.

ON

Venture Round in 2020
ON, established in 2009 and based in San Francisco, specializes in developing mobile applications for sports fans. Its primary product is a platform that facilitates real-time communication with friends about favorite teams, along with news updates, scores, and highlights.

Slate

Seed Round in 2020
Slate operates as a content creation and brand management platform designed for teams, enabling them to produce and manage social media content efficiently. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York, the company provides a suite of tools including fonts, colors, filters, graphics, and animations through a custom mobile app. This allows users to create on-brand content and post directly to various social media platforms such as Instagram stories. Slate is utilized by major brands like the NFL, VISA, and Budweiser, and was recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in 2022.

OS Studios

Seed Round in 2020
OS Studios is a company that offers creative, production, and consultancy services aimed at assisting brands in excelling in content and live production. Their comprehensive range of services includes live broadcasting, content strategy development, social media management, and league production. By leveraging advanced remote production technology, OS Studios enables clients to enhance their audience engagement and optimize their production capabilities. The company focuses on delivering innovative solutions tailored to the unique needs of each brand, positioning them for success in a competitive media landscape.

MOJO Sports

Series A in 2020
Mojo Sport is a developer of a sports application aimed at enhancing the experience of sports for participants of all ages. The application features activities created by youth coaches and child development experts, providing quality coaching content and feedback from coaches and players after each practice. This platform facilitates the sharing of ideas and tips, promoting improvement and engagement in sports. By combining educational resources with user-friendly technology, Mojo Sport aims to make sports more enjoyable and accessible for everyone involved.

WSC Sports

Series C in 2019
WSC Sports Technologies Ltd specializes in creating customized short-form video content for the sports industry through the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Givatayim, Israel, with additional offices in Netanya and New York, the company offers a platform that automates the generation, management, and distribution of video content. This platform analyzes live sports events, identifying key moments to create tailored video clips, which can be shared across digital platforms. WSC Sports serves various stakeholders in the sports sector, including sports organizations, media rights holders, and coaching staff, providing tools like interactive video experiences and analytics software for basketball and football. The company has established partnerships with major entities such as the NBA, ESPN, and LaLiga, allowing them to enhance fan engagement and unlock new revenue opportunities.

Moved

Series A in 2019
Moved is a New York-based company that provides a free personal moving assistant service, connecting clients with a marketplace of movers and related service providers. Established in 2016, Moved's platform features a real human assistant who guides clients through their moving needs, manages scheduling, and acts as a consumer advocate to ensure fair pricing. In addition to its moving services, the company offers software designed to streamline the resident onboarding process for multifamily operators. This software enhances efficiency for site teams and improves resident satisfaction by automating reminders and providing essential data and services for movers. Moved aims to simplify the moving experience while supporting the operational needs of property management.

Fevo

Series B in 2019
Fevo, Inc. is a collaborative social commerce platform based in New York that specializes in group ticket sales for live events, including sports, music, and theater. Founded in 2011, the company provides a platform that allows users to select events, invite friends, and purchase tickets while facilitating group seating arrangements. Additionally, Fevo's platform offers features for managing inventory, launching marketing campaigns, and creating promotional offers, thereby enhancing the consumer experience and enabling brands to increase sales and customer engagement.

Loop & Tie

Venture Round in 2019
Loop & Tie operates a gift management platform that enhances business engagement through personalized gifting solutions. Instead of sending identical gifts to all recipients, companies can select from a diverse collection of gift options tailored to their budget, allowing recipients to choose what they prefer via a branded online interface. This platform streamlines the gifting process and provides valuable engagement insights through an analytics dashboard that tracks recipient selections, thank you notes, and budget metrics. Additionally, businesses can customize gift collections with their own products and experiences, benefiting from Loop & Tie's capabilities in logistics and fulfillment for on-demand storage and shipping. Overall, Loop & Tie aids companies in fostering lasting relationships with customers while optimizing their gifting strategies.

Latch

Series B in 2018
Latch is a technology company that provides an operating system for modern buildings, comprising software, products, and services. Its primary offering is a keyless entry security system, enabling residents and authorized visitors to access doors within apartment buildings using their smartphones. Latch operates across North America, serving both large-scale real estate developers and local property owners, with its solutions deployed in various types of properties, from affordable housing to luxury towers.

ZecOps

Pre Seed Round in 2018
ZecOps, Inc. is a cybersecurity automation company founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California. Specializing in mobile security, ZecOps develops a platform that helps organizations identify advanced cyber attacks, zero-day exploits, and sophisticated payloads. The company's technology allows for the extraction, delivery, and analysis of mobile device logs to detect signs of compromise or malicious activity. By automating the investigation process, ZecOps significantly reduces the time required to analyze mobile cyber attacks, transforming what typically takes months into mere minutes. This efficiency not only enhances the detection of threats but also increases the cost for attackers by uncovering their tactics and objectives.

SportsHub Games Network

Venture Round in 2018
SportsHub Games Network is a leading provider of real money fantasy sports games and contests, recognized for its comprehensive portfolio that includes several prominent platforms. Key offerings include Fanball, a popular destination for daily fantasy sports competitions; CDM Sports, which provides season-long fantasy experiences across multiple sports; and MFL10s, a favored best ball league format. The company also operates LeagueSafe, an established platform for managing fantasy league dues, and the National Fantasy Championships, known for its high-stakes contests and live drafts in major cities. Additionally, WhatIfSports serves as a premier sports simulation site, offering engaging online games and predictions across various sports. Through its innovative platform, SportsHub aims to enhance fan engagement and support the development of interactive games within the sports and media landscape.

Tonal

Series B in 2018
Tonal is a smart home gym company that specializes in strength training through a digital fitness platform. Founded in 2015 by Aly Orady and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Tonal manufactures innovative fitness equipment that is wall-mounted and utilizes artificial intelligence to deliver personalized workouts. The system generates variable resistance using magnets and electricity, allowing users to perform a wide range of exercises without traditional weights. Tonal's platform tracks workouts in real-time and offers tailored workout plans aimed at muscle building, strength balancing, and athletic performance. Additionally, the company provides live and recorded classes led by expert coaches, enhancing the user experience and accessibility of full-body fitness training from home.

VenueNext

Funding Round in 2018
VenueNext, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing venue-specific, context-aware applications designed to enhance the experience of event-goers. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional locations in San Francisco, Silicon Valley, and New York, VenueNext provides a mobile-centric platform that offers a suite of tools for venue operators. This platform delivers insights into guest behavior, enabling operators to manage high-demand situations, sell unused parking spots, and keep attendees informed with customized updates during events. Their service caters to a diverse range of venues, including sports stadiums, concert amphitheaters, theme parks, hotels, and conference facilities both in the United States and internationally. VenueNext also features a data and analytics dashboard that aids operators in making data-driven decisions to enhance customer loyalty and improve operational efficiency. The company has a strategic partnership with MapsPeople and employs a team of experienced developers from notable tech companies.

Palladyne AI

Venture Round in 2016
Palladyne AI is a software company specializing in advanced robotic technology that enhances the intelligence and efficiency of robotic systems. By leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning, Palladyne AI's platform enables robots to observe, learn, reason, and act in ways that closely resemble human intelligence. This innovative software empowers robots to autonomously adapt to dynamic environments, allowing them to perceive and respond to changes in real-time. The applications of Palladyne AI's technology span various industries, including automotive, aviation, construction, defense, general manufacturing, infrastructure inspection, logistics, and warehousing, positioning the company as a key player in the evolution of robotics.

You.i TV

Seed Round in 2010
You.i TV is a software provider specializing in solutions for TV and media companies focused on creating cross-platform video applications. The company's enterprise development platform allows for the deployment of video apps across various devices, including mobile phones, tablets, game consoles, streaming devices, set-top boxes, and Smart TVs, using a single codebase. This approach streamlines the development process, enabling developers to implement app features and user experience modifications efficiently across multiple operating systems. By facilitating quicker deployment and enhancing viewer engagement, You.i TV empowers media companies to deliver tailored app experiences to their audiences.
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