XG Ventures, established in 2008 and based in Menlo Park, California, is a venture capital firm founded by early Google employees. The company invests in and advises seed and early-stage startups, leveraging its founders' operational and strategic expertise honed during their time at Google. XG Ventures focuses on consumer internet sectors, including mobile, video, gaming, social media, and online media, providing mentorship, global networking, and access to capital beyond seed funding to help guide these companies to their next stage.
Metoro is a technology company specializing in Kubernetes-native observability. It provides a platform that offers end-to-end visibility of applications, from infrastructure to application logic, for developers, site reliability engineers, and DevOps teams. Metoro's solution leverages eBPF (extended Berkeley Packet Filter) to collect telemetry data at the kernel level, requiring no code changes and only a single agent installation. The platform employs artificial intelligence and machine learning for anomaly detection, root cause analysis, and recommendation generation, enabling faster debugging of production issues.
Sable
Seed Round in 2020
Sable is a digital banking operator that aims to provide seamless access to financial products for underserved and minority communities, as well as for anyone in need of inclusive banking options. The company offers credit-building cards and no-fee bank accounts that can be established in just five minutes, even for individuals without a credit history, Social Security Number, or U.S. address. This enables newcomers to the United States to quickly initiate their banking experience and gain financial independence. Sable's credit card features enhanced multi-point reporting, allowing users to build credit efficiently while following a transparent path with measurable milestones. This structured approach not only facilitates credit building but also leads to the opportunity for users to graduate to unsecured credit cards, streamlining their journey towards greater financial stability.
Sable
Seed Round in 2020
Sable is a digital banking operator that aims to provide seamless access to financial products for underserved and minority communities, as well as for anyone in need of inclusive banking options. The company offers credit-building cards and no-fee bank accounts that can be established in just five minutes, even for individuals without a credit history, Social Security Number, or U.S. address. This enables newcomers to the United States to quickly initiate their banking experience and gain financial independence. Sable's credit card features enhanced multi-point reporting, allowing users to build credit efficiently while following a transparent path with measurable milestones. This structured approach not only facilitates credit building but also leads to the opportunity for users to graduate to unsecured credit cards, streamlining their journey towards greater financial stability.
Booksy
Series B in 2019
Booksy is a prominent booking platform that connects beauty, wellness, and health professionals with local customers, facilitating hundreds of millions of appointments annually. Founded in Poland in 2014, Booksy operates in multiple countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Spain, and France. The company's mobile-first SaaS solution, Booksy Biz, is tailored for small business owners and offers essential tools for attracting new clients, managing appointments, handling payments, and fostering customer loyalty. Through the Booksy Marketplace, millions of consumers can discover, schedule, and manage appointments with various service providers such as stylists, barbers, and estheticians. The platform employs machine learning and artificial intelligence to enhance user experience by analyzing buying patterns and optimizing scheduling.
Qwick
Seed Round in 2019
Qwick, Inc. operates a real-time platform that connects hospitality businesses with experienced food and beverage professionals. Founded in 2017 and based in Scottsdale, Arizona, the company addresses the staffing needs of the hospitality industry by allowing businesses to find qualified freelancers to fill shifts on demand. This model not only enables companies to meet fluctuating demands effectively but also offers professionals the flexibility to choose their schedules and receive same-day payments. As a growth-stage technology firm, Qwick has gained recognition for its impact on the industry, earning certifications such as “Great Place to Work” and ranking as one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S. on the 2022 Inc. 5000 list.
Candex
Venture Round in 2019
Candex Ltd. is a provider of recruitment and fintech solutions that streamline procurement processes for large organizations. Based in San Francisco, the company offers a comprehensive platform that facilitates the management of recruitment supply chains and vendor payments. Candex's offerings include a sourcing and vendor management tool, as well as a web-based platform that integrates seamlessly with existing e-procurement systems and requires no extensive setup. This platform enables businesses to efficiently manage payments to a wide range of small suppliers, simplifying tax and regulatory compliance across borders and currencies. By handling the complexities of vendor management, Candex allows clients to focus on their core operations, ultimately achieving greater efficiency and reducing friction in their procurement activities. Established in 2010, Candex continues to evolve its solutions to meet the needs of organizations worldwide.
Preteckt
Seed Round in 2018
Preteckt, Inc. is a technology company based in Memphis, Tennessee, with an additional location in Hamilton, Canada, that specializes in developing a cloud-based platform for automotive prognostics. The platform offers vehicle prognostics-as-a-service (VPaaS) aimed at connected and autonomous vehicle manufacturers, service providers, and fleet operators. By leveraging proprietary real-time data architecture and advanced machine learning algorithms, Preteckt enables users to analyze automotive data efficiently, allowing for the identification of potential issues at an early stage. This capability enhances technician efficiency and reduces maintenance costs by ensuring that the right repairs are made at the right time. The company was incorporated in 2015 and serves a variety of clients, including fleets, municipalities, telematics service providers, and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
Qwick
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Qwick, Inc. operates a real-time platform that connects hospitality businesses with experienced food and beverage professionals. Founded in 2017 and based in Scottsdale, Arizona, the company addresses the staffing needs of the hospitality industry by allowing businesses to find qualified freelancers to fill shifts on demand. This model not only enables companies to meet fluctuating demands effectively but also offers professionals the flexibility to choose their schedules and receive same-day payments. As a growth-stage technology firm, Qwick has gained recognition for its impact on the industry, earning certifications such as “Great Place to Work” and ranking as one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S. on the 2022 Inc. 5000 list.
Glide
Seed Round in 2018
Glide Labs, Inc. specializes in developing software solutions for real estate disclosure forms, enabling users to efficiently prepare essential documents such as the TDS, SPQ, and AVID through a user-friendly online interface. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, Glide employs advanced wizard technology to gather information from clients, facilitating the generation of documents, triggering of workflows, and updates to various systems. The company's software streamlines transaction coordination for real estate professionals by automating paperwork, monitoring status, and integrating with service providers. This approach offers a guided, TurboTax-style experience for both real estate agents and consumers, significantly reducing the risks associated with traditional PDF and paper-based methods while enhancing the overall convenience and efficiency of real estate transactions.
Convoz
Seed Round in 2018
Convoz is a social video application that facilitates public collaborative conversations through video. It allows users to create and share 15-second video clips, often directed at celebrities or individuals with shared interests. Users can view these clips and select which ones to respond to, fostering face-to-face interactions in a digital format. The platform aims to connect people by enabling them to express their opinions and engage in discussions about current events through asynchronous video responses. By combining entertainment and social interaction, Convoz seeks to create a space for meaningful dialogue and community building.
Fathom
Venture Round in 2018
Fathom Health, founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, provides artificial intelligence solutions aimed at streamlining the medical reimbursement process. The company has developed a coding automation platform that expedites medical coding practices by automatically reviewing incoming charts. In addition to this technology, Fathom offers full-service coding solutions and real-time comprehensive audits, allowing healthcare providers to enhance operational efficiency through automation. By leveraging AI, Fathom enables medical operators to optimize their coding processes, ultimately improving their business outcomes.
Baker Technologies
Series A in 2017
Baker Technologies, Inc. specializes in developing online customer relationship management solutions tailored for the cannabis industry in the United States and Canada. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the company provides a range of tools focused on customer acquisition, engagement, and retention, as well as an e-commerce platform that facilitates online ordering, menus, and delivery services. As a subsidiary of TILT Holdings Inc., Baker Technologies aims to enhance the shopping experience for cannabis businesses, fostering improved connections between these businesses and their customers to promote loyalty and satisfaction.
Replenish
Venture Round in 2017
Replenish specializes in the production of self-cleaning blenders designed for the preparation of healthy smoothies and snacks. The company offers a range of convenient cups filled with an assortment of fruits, vegetables, seeds, and nuts, all flash-frozen at peak ripeness to maintain their vitamins and nutrients. This innovative approach allows users to enjoy all-natural ingredients at their optimal freshness, making it easier to incorporate healthy eating into daily routines at home or in the office.
Bluesmart
Series A in 2017
Bluesmart specializes in developing Internet-connected travel products that enhance the travel experience through innovative technology. Founded on November 5, 2013, by Alejo Verlini, Brian Chen, Diego Saez-Gil, Martin Diz, and Tomi Pierucci, the company is headquartered in Mountain View, California. Its flagship offering includes a smart suitcase that integrates with the Bluesmart app, allowing users to control their luggage, receive smart alerts, and track travel data for insights into their travel habits. The products feature location tracking technology that utilizes 3G, GPS, and cellular networks to monitor the suitcase's whereabouts globally. Additionally, Bluesmart provides solutions such as digital locks for security, battery chargers for devices, and tools for checking luggage weight, all aimed at enabling users to travel more efficiently and securely.
CodeSignal
Series A in 2016
CodeSignal, Inc. operates a cloud-based platform designed to facilitate the discovery and development of technical talent through innovative coding and recruiting solutions. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, the company employs game mechanics to offer online programming assessments that serve both instructional and recruitment purposes. Its platform enables employers to create customized tests aligned with their interview processes, assessing a range of skills beyond traditional data structures and algorithms. CodeSignal aims to enhance the hiring process by providing smarter assessment questions and a streamlined experience, ultimately helping organizations tap into diverse talent pools while improving their speed-to-hire. Trusted by prominent companies, CodeSignal has powered millions of skills evaluations, supporting both technical hiring and individual learning and development initiatives.
Iris Automation
Seed Round in 2016
Iris Automation Inc. is a technology company focused on developing collision avoidance systems for industrial drones, enhancing their operational safety. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, with an additional location in Reno, Nevada, the company offers an artificial intelligence system that combines real-time imagery with 3D mapping to detect and avoid both static and dynamic obstacles. This system, known as Casia, can function on-board aircraft or in ground-based configurations, facilitating safe flights with minimal human intervention. Iris Automation also collaborates with global civil aviation authorities to create regulatory frameworks that enable uncrewed aircraft to operate beyond visual line of sight. The company is actively involved in various pilot programs, including those with the FAA and NASA, and has been recognized for its technological innovations in the aviation sector.
Shaper
Seed Round in 2016
Shaper is a robotics company that specializes in enhancing precision cutting through digital augmentation technology. By integrating computer capabilities with handheld power tools, Shaper simplifies the CNC prototyping process, allowing users to achieve more accurate cuts. The company's innovative approach emphasizes user accessibility, ensuring that tools are designed to accommodate the user rather than the other way around. By utilizing mixed reality, Shaper offers intuitive and efficient user interfaces, making precision cutting easier and more accessible for a wide range of applications.
Baker Technologies
Seed Round in 2016
Baker Technologies, Inc. specializes in developing online customer relationship management solutions tailored for the cannabis industry in the United States and Canada. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the company provides a range of tools focused on customer acquisition, engagement, and retention, as well as an e-commerce platform that facilitates online ordering, menus, and delivery services. As a subsidiary of TILT Holdings Inc., Baker Technologies aims to enhance the shopping experience for cannabis businesses, fostering improved connections between these businesses and their customers to promote loyalty and satisfaction.
ON
Seed Round in 2016
ON is a software company that specializes in a conversational AI platform designed to improve customer engagement and align with business objectives. The platform allows for seamless integration with customer relationship management (CRM) systems, e-commerce platforms, and various other tools through a low-code approach. This enables businesses to efficiently implement generative AI-driven chat experiences, facilitating real-time interactions and enhancing overall customer satisfaction. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, California, ON is committed to helping organizations leverage advanced technology to meet their operational needs.
Keen
Series B in 2016
Keen Labs, Inc. develops a customizable analytics platform that enables developers to efficiently collect, explore, and visualize data. The company's offerings include Keen Pro, which allows users to track, process, and store data from various sources such as applications, websites, IoT devices, and games, as well as to share insights with teams and clients. Additionally, Keen provides Native Analytics, a white-label solution for real-time analytics and advanced visualizations. The platform supports all aspects of event data management, facilitating the streaming, storage, querying, and presentation of data in one integrated system. Keen serves a diverse clientele across industries including media, advertising, gaming, SaaS, and hardware. Founded in 2011, Keen is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas.
Rappi
Seed Round in 2016
Rappi is a consumer tech company operating an on-demand delivery platform in Latin America. It connects consumers with local merchants and independent contractors, facilitating the delivery of prepared foods, groceries, clothing, pharmaceuticals, liquor, and other items directly to customers' doorsteps.
Kamcord
Series C in 2016
Kamcord is a social media platform based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in mobile game streaming. The company offers an online gaming platform that allows users to record and share video content of their gameplay. Utilizing an embedded software development kit (SDK), Kamcord enables seamless video capture and sharing, fostering interaction among users through their gaming experiences.
Pilotworks
Seed Round in 2016
Pilotworks is a culinary incubation service that supports the growth of independent food companies by offering flexible kitchen spaces and a range of valuable services. The company provides standard, private, and semi-private kitchen workspaces, catering to a variety of needs for food entrepreneurs. In addition to workspace rental, Pilotworks fosters a supportive community that includes mentoring and culinary advice, helping businesses—from startups to established brands—navigate the challenges of the food industry. By creating an accessible environment for learning and collaboration, Pilotworks enables food entrepreneurs to seize new opportunities and enhance their operations.
TOK.tv
Series A in 2016
TOK.tv Inc. operates a voice social platform designed for sports fans, enabling them to communicate with friends while watching live games on television. The platform enhances fan engagement by allowing users to share stadium sounds, take social selfies, and stream games on their devices, creating a more immersive experience akin to being at the stadium. Founded in 2012 and based in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in London and Pavia, TOK.tv also facilitates interaction between sports teams and their fans, providing opportunities for monetization within the game experience. The company became a subsidiary of Minerva Networks in August 2019 and has partnered with notable brands, contributing features like the TOK.tv Social Button to official mobile apps for major sports teams.
Poplar Homes
Seed Round in 2016
Poplar Homes is a technology-driven property management company that streamlines the rental process for both property owners and tenants. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including onboarding rental portfolios and providing access to an owner dashboard that displays performance statistics and property records. Poplar Homes enhances property listings by conducting 3D scans of vacant properties. Its innovative technology facilitates instant renter screening, AI-driven leasing insights, proactive maintenance suggestions, autonomous move-in processes, and guaranteed rent payouts. With 24/7 support, Poplar Homes aims to create a seamless renting experience, benefiting both landlords and renters.
ON
Seed Round in 2015
ON is a software company that specializes in a conversational AI platform designed to improve customer engagement and align with business objectives. The platform allows for seamless integration with customer relationship management (CRM) systems, e-commerce platforms, and various other tools through a low-code approach. This enables businesses to efficiently implement generative AI-driven chat experiences, facilitating real-time interactions and enhancing overall customer satisfaction. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, California, ON is committed to helping organizations leverage advanced technology to meet their operational needs.
Avanoo
Seed Round in 2015
Avanoo, Inc. operates StoryApp, an online platform that provides personalized 30-day programs designed to help employees adopt behaviors and mindsets that enhance individual and team performance. Founded in 2013 and based in Boulder, Colorado, Avanoo offers assessments, micro-learning, and predictive analytics, including daily video lessons. The platform enables users to measure the impact of their learning and performance, fostering engagement and cultural transformation within organizations. By utilizing AI-driven technology, Avanoo allows employees to share their stories in a manner that promotes positive change and drives a strong organizational culture. The company was previously known as Placebo, Inc. before rebranding in June 2015.
Bluesmart
Seed Round in 2015
Bluesmart specializes in developing Internet-connected travel products that enhance the travel experience through innovative technology. Founded on November 5, 2013, by Alejo Verlini, Brian Chen, Diego Saez-Gil, Martin Diz, and Tomi Pierucci, the company is headquartered in Mountain View, California. Its flagship offering includes a smart suitcase that integrates with the Bluesmart app, allowing users to control their luggage, receive smart alerts, and track travel data for insights into their travel habits. The products feature location tracking technology that utilizes 3G, GPS, and cellular networks to monitor the suitcase's whereabouts globally. Additionally, Bluesmart provides solutions such as digital locks for security, battery chargers for devices, and tools for checking luggage weight, all aimed at enabling users to travel more efficiently and securely.
Kamcord
Series B in 2014
Kamcord is a social media platform based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in mobile game streaming. The company offers an online gaming platform that allows users to record and share video content of their gameplay. Utilizing an embedded software development kit (SDK), Kamcord enables seamless video capture and sharing, fostering interaction among users through their gaming experiences.
Chobolabs
Seed Round in 2014
Chobolabs Inc. is a mobile game development company specializing in multiplayer games for tablets and smartphones. Founded in 2012 by Petar Dobrev and Deyan Vitanov, the company is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with an additional office in Sofia. Chobolabs is known for its flagship title, Mayhem, a real-time action multiplayer game that emphasizes competitive gameplay on mobile devices. The company aims to innovate within the mobile gaming sector by focusing on reimagining competitive shooters, providing gamers with engaging multiplayer experiences tailored for mobile platforms. As of April 2019, Chobolabs operates as a subsidiary of Game Closure Inc.
Rockbot
Seed Round in 2014
Rockbot, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing music and media solutions for businesses, allowing them to control their soundtracks and enhance customer engagement through an online dashboard. Founded in 2009 and based in Oakland, California, with an additional office in Detroit, Rockbot offers a comprehensive platform that includes background music, digital signage, and video services. Its technology enables clients, which range from restaurants and retail stores to fitness centers and educational institutions, to customize their audio-visual experiences and manage music remotely. Rockbot also features a mobile jukebox application for iOS and Android, allowing customers to choose licensed music in public venues. The company has gained recognition in the media-for-business sector and serves nearly 50,000 businesses across North America, including notable clients such as Planet Fitness and Walmart.
Zuli
Seed Round in 2014
Zuli, Inc. specializes in designing and manufacturing Bluetooth Smartplugs that facilitate the creation of a hands-free smart home environment. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, Zuli’s Smartplugs enable users to control lights and appliances based on their presence and preferences, allowing for customized experiences such as dimming lights or adjusting the temperature of space heaters. The company offers an accompanying app that detects when users enter or exit a room, prompting the Smartplugs to perform desired actions. Additionally, Zuli provides an energy dashboard for real-time monitoring of energy consumption, helping users make informed decisions regarding energy efficiency. Zuli's products are available for purchase online and through various retail outlets, enhancing the functionality of smart home ecosystems, including compatibility with devices like the Nest Learning Thermostat.
PredictionIO
Seed Round in 2014
PredictionIO is an open-source machine learning server designed for software developers and data engineers to create predictive features, including personalization, recommendations, and content discovery. The platform simplifies the integration of these features into web and mobile applications through a straightforward set of APIs. This allows developers to implement functionalities similar to product recommendations seen on platforms like Amazon or news recommendations akin to those on Flipboard with minimal coding effort. By providing these capabilities, PredictionIO enables the development of more intelligent applications that enhance user experience through tailored content.
mNectar
Series A in 2014
mNectar, Inc. is a company that specializes in mobile application streaming and advertising solutions. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, mNectar's platform enables advertisers to effectively reach and convert mobile users into customers through targeted display advertising for iOS and Android applications. The platform includes features such as screenshots, sliders, user reviews, and store ratings, enhancing user engagement. Additionally, mNectar's technology allows consumers to instantly play and sample mobile applications without the need for downloads, streamlining the discovery process for users. This innovative approach not only improves user experience but also helps application developers generate higher revenue through advertising.
Pogoseat
Seed Round in 2014
Pogoseat, Inc. is a technology company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2012. It specializes in developing mobile applications that enhance fan engagement during live events such as sports games and concerts. Pogoseat's platform allows fans to upgrade their seats in real-time through their smartphones, offering features like text-to-buy and subscription passes. The company provides a white-labeled system that enables sports teams, concert venues, ticket brokers, and promoters to monetize unused inventory and gather valuable data on fan behavior and preferences. By leveraging AI-driven personalization, Pogoseat aims to create new revenue streams and improve the overall fan experience.
OLSET
Seed Round in 2014
OLSET, Inc. is a San Francisco-based software company that specializes in developing hotel booking technologies for the travel industry, utilizing natural language processing to enhance personalization. Founded in 2012, OLSET provides online travel agencies and travel management companies with tools, including APIs, that deliver tailored hotel recommendations based on individual traveler preferences and profiles. The company supports a wide range of clients, from established enterprises to new businesses, by offering insights derived from hotel data and customer sentiments. OLSET’s solutions aim to improve user experience and conversion rates, contributing to significant increases in booking efficiency for its partners. Additionally, OLSET is known for its Cinch app, designed to facilitate personalized travel bookings for frequent business travelers. As of October 2017, OLSET operates as a subsidiary of Deem, Inc.
Kamcord
Series A in 2014
Kamcord is a social media platform based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in mobile game streaming. The company offers an online gaming platform that allows users to record and share video content of their gameplay. Utilizing an embedded software development kit (SDK), Kamcord enables seamless video capture and sharing, fostering interaction among users through their gaming experiences.
Genies
Seed Round in 2014
Genies, Inc. is a company specializing in avatar technology, enabling users to create personalized digital avatars for social media and messaging applications. By offering tools for designing avatars, avatar wearable fashion, and interactive experiences, Genies allows individuals to express their thoughts and feelings in a unique digital format. The company has gained significant traction among cultural influencers and has partnered with major music labels, serving as the official avatar provider for their artists. Genies has also launched consumer offerings, including an AR Developer Kit that facilitates the creation of interoperable avatar experiences in augmented reality. Their initial product, Silver Studio, allows users to design and trade digital fashion items. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Venice, California, Genies has successfully raised substantial investment, positioning itself as a leader in the avatar space and driving engagement for brands through the sale of exclusive digital goods.
Zesty
Seed Round in 2014
Zesty provides regular office catering to companies in San Francisco and the Peninsula. Curated by in-house dietitians, Zesty works with hundreds of high quality Bay Area restaurants such as Nopalito, Dosa, Souvla, Woodhouse Fish Co., Little Star Pizza, Wise Sons, providing nutrition facts on every dish. Every meal is delivered by Zesty's own Catering Captains, offering all the reliability and service quality of an in-house caterer as well as the variety of dozens of cuisines. Zesty works with hundreds of companies including Salesforce, Twitch, Uber, Lyft, Github, Everlane and TechCrunch, serving breakfasts, lunches, dinners, happy hours and special events. Zesty is aiming to make a real impact on the world by significantly improving the health of employees. They start by empowering their own own team to live healthfully by offering a gym membership of your choice, on-site sports massage, bi-annual retreats, an open vacation policy...and a kombucha kegerator! They are proud to not just have a work hard, play hard attitude, but strive for first class execution in everything they do. They have raised over $20M in funding top Silicon Valley investors including Index Ventures, Founders Fund, Forerunner Ventures, SV Angel and Y Combinator. Their office building is located in the sunny Potrero Hill district of San Francisco.
Apptimize
Seed Round in 2014
Apptimize Inc. is a mobile A/B testing platform that focuses on enhancing user experience for iOS and Android applications. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, the company provides tools that allow mobile teams to optimize, deploy, and manage app features in real-time. Its platform offers instant updates, A/B testing, feature flags, and analytics, enabling clients to improve conversion rates, engagement, and retention. Apptimize serves a diverse range of clients, including well-known applications such as the Wall Street Journal, Western Union, and HotelTonight. As of August 2019, Apptimize operates as a subsidiary of Airship, Inc.
OLSET
Seed Round in 2013
OLSET, Inc. is a San Francisco-based software company that specializes in developing hotel booking technologies for the travel industry, utilizing natural language processing to enhance personalization. Founded in 2012, OLSET provides online travel agencies and travel management companies with tools, including APIs, that deliver tailored hotel recommendations based on individual traveler preferences and profiles. The company supports a wide range of clients, from established enterprises to new businesses, by offering insights derived from hotel data and customer sentiments. OLSET’s solutions aim to improve user experience and conversion rates, contributing to significant increases in booking efficiency for its partners. Additionally, OLSET is known for its Cinch app, designed to facilitate personalized travel bookings for frequent business travelers. As of October 2017, OLSET operates as a subsidiary of Deem, Inc.
nWay
Series A in 2013
nWay Inc. is a game development company based in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Seoul, South Korea. Founded in 2011, nWay focuses on creating free-to-play multiplayer games for mobile devices and web platforms, emphasizing console-quality experiences. The company's offerings feature synchronous multiplayer gameplay and incorporate play-to-earn elements, utilizing NFTs as prizes. nWay is recognized for its commitment to delivering engaging gaming experiences, and its initial title, ChronoBlade, is an action RPG designed for both web and mobile users. The games developed by nWay are accessible through popular platforms such as the App Store and Google Play.
Wizeline
Seed Round in 2013
Wizeline is a global technology services provider, established in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in developing high-end digital products and platforms, allowing organizations to accelerate their time to market. Wizeline offers consulting services that leverage data to prioritize product features algorithmically, which helps clients in modernizing core technologies and enhancing data-driven capabilities. Additionally, Wizeline is committed to improving user experience for its customers, ensuring that they can effectively navigate the demands of the digital landscape. By partnering with businesses, Wizeline supports their efforts to build effective product solutions and achieve measurable outcomes.
Keen
Seed Round in 2013
Keen Labs, Inc. develops a customizable analytics platform that enables developers to efficiently collect, explore, and visualize data. The company's offerings include Keen Pro, which allows users to track, process, and store data from various sources such as applications, websites, IoT devices, and games, as well as to share insights with teams and clients. Additionally, Keen provides Native Analytics, a white-label solution for real-time analytics and advanced visualizations. The platform supports all aspects of event data management, facilitating the streaming, storage, querying, and presentation of data in one integrated system. Keen serves a diverse clientele across industries including media, advertising, gaming, SaaS, and hardware. Founded in 2011, Keen is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas.
Shyp
Seed Round in 2013
Shyp, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that provides an on-demand shipping service through its mobile application. Founded in 2013, Shyp allows users to photograph their items, request a pickup, and select packaging and shipping insurance options. The service manages the entire shipping process, from picking up the items to delivering them to various destinations worldwide. Shyp connects customers with major carriers such as USPS, FedEx, and UPS, optimizing the delivery experience by determining the most suitable carrier for each shipment. Through its platform, Shyp aims to simplify the shipping process for users, making it more accessible and efficient.
Zuli
Seed Round in 2013
Zuli, Inc. specializes in designing and manufacturing Bluetooth Smartplugs that facilitate the creation of a hands-free smart home environment. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, Zuli’s Smartplugs enable users to control lights and appliances based on their presence and preferences, allowing for customized experiences such as dimming lights or adjusting the temperature of space heaters. The company offers an accompanying app that detects when users enter or exit a room, prompting the Smartplugs to perform desired actions. Additionally, Zuli provides an energy dashboard for real-time monitoring of energy consumption, helping users make informed decisions regarding energy efficiency. Zuli's products are available for purchase online and through various retail outlets, enhancing the functionality of smart home ecosystems, including compatibility with devices like the Nest Learning Thermostat.
Apiary
Seed Round in 2013
Apiary Inc. is a company that specializes in developing cloud-based tools for application programming interface (API) integration. Its primary product, API Flow, provides a comprehensive framework for creating APIs that facilitate the sharing of enterprise services and data, as well as the development of cloud applications. The platform encompasses the entire API lifecycle, including design, governance, testing, and documentation, adhering to industry standards such as API Blueprint and OpenAPI. Key features include a user-friendly dashboard, access control, role management, and customization options. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Apiary also has engineering operations in Prague, Czech Republic. As of early 2017, Apiary operates as a subsidiary of Oracle Corporation.
Apptimize
Venture Round in 2013
Apptimize Inc. is a mobile A/B testing platform that focuses on enhancing user experience for iOS and Android applications. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, the company provides tools that allow mobile teams to optimize, deploy, and manage app features in real-time. Its platform offers instant updates, A/B testing, feature flags, and analytics, enabling clients to improve conversion rates, engagement, and retention. Apptimize serves a diverse range of clients, including well-known applications such as the Wall Street Journal, Western Union, and HotelTonight. As of August 2019, Apptimize operates as a subsidiary of Airship, Inc.
Pogoseat
Seed Round in 2013
Pogoseat, Inc. is a technology company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2012. It specializes in developing mobile applications that enhance fan engagement during live events such as sports games and concerts. Pogoseat's platform allows fans to upgrade their seats in real-time through their smartphones, offering features like text-to-buy and subscription passes. The company provides a white-labeled system that enables sports teams, concert venues, ticket brokers, and promoters to monetize unused inventory and gather valuable data on fan behavior and preferences. By leveraging AI-driven personalization, Pogoseat aims to create new revenue streams and improve the overall fan experience.
PicCollage
Seed Round in 2013
PicCollage is a mobile application that allows users to create freeform collages by combining images, text, and stickers. The app enables users to search the internet for photos, videos, and other images directly within the platform, facilitating the creation of unique visual content. Users can enhance their collages with captions, stickers, and special effects, making it easy to share their creations with friends. Founded by a team of passionate developers and designers, PicCollage is headquartered in San Francisco, with an additional office in Taipei. The company has garnered support from notable investors, including Floodgate Fund, Freestyle Capital, Quest Venture Partners, and 500 Startups.
Cardinal Blue Software
Seed Round in 2013
Cardinal Blue Software, Inc. specializes in creating social applications, primarily known for its flagship product, PicCollage, a popular photo collage app available on iOS, Android, and Windows 10. This application allows users to create free-form collages from their mobile photos and easily share them with friends and family through social media or print products. Cardinal Blue has previously developed other social applications, including Tribute Balloon and Friend Stock, which attracted millions of daily active users on the Facebook platform. Founded in 2009, the company is headquartered in Mountain View, California, with additional operations in Taipei, Taiwan. It has garnered investment from notable firms such as Floodgate, Freestyle Capital, and 500 Startups, and is recognized for its development expertise in Ruby on Rails.
Carta
Seed Round in 2013
Carta, Inc., established in 2012 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, operates as a SEC-registered transfer agent for private companies. Its core business is an online platform that facilitates electronic management of equity for corporations, involving shareholders, employees, auditors, and legal counsel. The platform offers services such as cap table management, corporate governance, 409A valuations, compliance, and electronic stock issuance. It serves venture-backed small businesses, enterprises, and pre-IPO companies in the United States and internationally. Additionally, Carta aims to simplify private market investments and participation through its platform, fostering growth and transparency in the private capital sector.
ThirdLove
Seed Round in 2013
ThirdLove, Inc. is a women's lifestyle brand specializing in the design, manufacture, and sale of undergarments and nightwear. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, the company offers a wide range of products, including various styles of bras such as T-shirt, strapless, wireless, plunge, racerback, nursing, and maternity bras. ThirdLove distinguishes itself by utilizing technology and real women's measurements to create proprietary ½-cup sizes, ensuring a better fit for women of all shapes. The company operates through an online platform as well as physical retail locations, aiming to provide every woman with the perfect fit and a comfortable wearing experience.
Luvocracy
Series A in 2013
Luvocracy is an online marketplace and social platform designed to facilitate the sharing and purchasing of recommended products among users and their trusted networks. By capturing word-of-mouth recommendations from social media, the platform allows users to discover and buy items that have been endorsed by friends or influencers through various channels, such as pins, posts, and shares. Luvocracy features a shopping assistant that streamlines the purchasing process while fostering a community of recommendation-based commerce. Users can express gratitude to those who recommend products, as well as earn rewards when others make purchases based on their suggestions, promoting a collaborative shopping experience.
Science Exchange
Series A in 2013
Science Exchange, Inc. operates an online marketplace that facilitates collaboration between researchers and scientific service providers, including academic and government laboratories. Founded in 2011 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company enables users to search for, compare, and procure scientific services from U.S. research institutions, streamlining the process of obtaining quotes, managing projects, and processing payments. The platform enhances research and development productivity by automating various collaborative tasks while ensuring data security and regulatory compliance. By matching researchers seeking to outsource experiments with qualified service providers, Science Exchange makes it easier and more affordable for scientific institutions and researchers to access outsourced research and development services, ultimately accelerating the pace of scientific discovery.
Dealflicks
Seed Round in 2013
Dealflicks Inc. operates an online platform that provides discounted movie tickets and concession deals to users across the United States. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, the company partners with theater chains to offer savings on tickets, popcorn, and soda, allowing users to book their movie experiences easily through both online and mobile platforms. With a significant portion of theater seats remaining unfilled due to high prices and competition from home entertainment options, Dealflicks aims to increase theater attendance by making movie outings more affordable. The global market for movie tickets and concessions is substantial, with over $40 billion spent annually, reflecting a growing demand for cost-effective entertainment options.
Tynker
Venture Round in 2013
Tynker is a creative computing platform where millions of kids have learned to program and built games, apps and more. Tynker's mission is to provide every child with solid foundations in Computer Science, programming, and critical thinking skills to prepare them to become better architects of their future world. Tynker offers self-paced online courses for children to learn coding at home, as well as an engaging programming curriculum for schools. Tynker’s intuitive visual programming language enables kids to build web and mobile apps, design RPG and platformer games, control robots, program drones, and even modify Minecraft worlds.
AdStage
Seed Round in 2013
AdStage, Inc. is a cloud-based advertisement management platform based in San Francisco, California, that empowers advertisers to create, launch, and manage customized campaigns across multiple social networks. Established in 2012, the platform allows marketers to automate tasks, analyze, and optimize advertisement campaigns by providing comprehensive dashboards and web reports that assess performance. Users can schedule campaign actions, set time zones, and customize date ranges to gain deeper insights into their campaigns. The platform serves as a trusted resource for paid marketers across various industries, facilitating closed-loop reporting and workflow automation to enhance return on ad spend and streamline campaign optimization. AdStage operates as a subsidiary of TapClicks, Inc.
Hotelzilla
Seed Round in 2013
Hotelzilla offers a mobile application that enables individuals to book last minute hotels in Latin America.
Kloudless
Angel Round in 2013
Kloudless, Inc. is a developer of a cloud-based application programming interface (API) integration platform designed to simplify the integration of various business applications. By offering a unified interface, Kloudless allows developers to connect to over 100 software services, including cloud storage, customer relationship management, email, and project management, without the need to integrate each API individually. This approach reduces engineering overhead and accelerates time to market for its clients. The company's offerings include a range of tools such as connectors, file explorers, and real-time notifications, as well as Kloudless Enterprise, which enables secure deployment in private or cloud environments. Kloudless caters to software developers, independent software vendors, and OEM partners across diverse industries, including government, healthcare, and finance. Founded in 2011 and based in Berkeley, California, Kloudless also provides open-source software development kits in multiple programming languages, facilitating easy integration for its users.
Kamcord
Seed Round in 2012
Kamcord is a social media platform based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in mobile game streaming. The company offers an online gaming platform that allows users to record and share video content of their gameplay. Utilizing an embedded software development kit (SDK), Kamcord enables seamless video capture and sharing, fostering interaction among users through their gaming experiences.
StarMaker Interactive
Venture Round in 2012
StarMaker Interactive Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2010 that develops applications enabling users to sing, record, and share music videos. Its flagship applications, StarMaker and The Voice, facilitate access to contests, auditions, music video releases, and artist interviews, while also offering a comprehensive music catalog. The company aims to shift content creation and talent discovery from traditional media to mobile and social platforms. By combining recording studio technology with crowd-sourced talent discovery, StarMaker allows artists to manage their careers more effectively. The platform also collaborates with major media brands and recording artists, fostering an environment where talent can create, share, and promote user-generated content.
NoRedInk
Venture Round in 2012
NoRedInk is a web-based learning platform focused on enhancing the writing and grammar skills of students in grades 4-12. It offers engaging, adaptive exercises that are tailored to individual interests, such as sports teams and pop culture, which helps make the learning experience more relatable and enjoyable. The platform identifies grammatical errors in students' writing, provides tailored tutorials, and offers follow-up exercises to reinforce learning. Additionally, it delivers actionable performance data to teachers and administrators, enabling them to assess each student's strengths and weaknesses effectively. With its usage in over half of the school districts in the United States, NoRedInk aims to unlock every student’s writing potential through a modern approach to writing education.
Vertigo
Seed Round in 2012
Vertigo Develops synchronous multiplayer mobile games for Android and iOS using a proprietary HTML5-based game and networking engine
nWay
Seed Round in 2012
nWay Inc. is a game development company based in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Seoul, South Korea. Founded in 2011, nWay focuses on creating free-to-play multiplayer games for mobile devices and web platforms, emphasizing console-quality experiences. The company's offerings feature synchronous multiplayer gameplay and incorporate play-to-earn elements, utilizing NFTs as prizes. nWay is recognized for its commitment to delivering engaging gaming experiences, and its initial title, ChronoBlade, is an action RPG designed for both web and mobile users. The games developed by nWay are accessible through popular platforms such as the App Store and Google Play.
Waluzi
Seed Round in 2012
Waluzi operates as a provider of marketing and analytics services for visual interest-based networks.
FaceCake Marketing Technologies
Venture Round in 2012
FaceCake Marketing Technologies, Inc. specializes in personalized interactive marketing services, enabling users to engage with products through innovative visualization technologies. The company's flagship Visual Demonstration System allows users to manipulate their images and try on various products, including cosmetics, accessories, and clothing. FaceCake offers applications that empower users to act as their own stylist and makeup artist, as well as tools for body image solutions and realistic projections of cosmetic procedures. Their home decor solutions facilitate transformations in paint, flooring, and landscaping. Additionally, the Tryvertising solution creates lifelike environments for product application, while the Mirror Image Marketing solution delivers highly-targeted promotions based on user images. Founded in 2010, FaceCake is headquartered in Calabasas, California, and provides its services across multiple devices, including desktops, tablets, and mobile phones.
Thanx
Seed Round in 2012
Thanx, Inc. is a customer relationship management and digital engagement platform designed to assist offline businesses, particularly brick-and-mortar retailers and restaurants, in enhancing customer interactions. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, California, Thanx offers a suite of tools that enable businesses to leverage data-driven insights for customer loyalty, personalized marketing campaigns, and real-time feedback. The platform facilitates automated rewards for consumers using their credit or debit cards at participating merchants, thereby aiding in retention marketing. With proprietary integrations with credit card networks, Thanx provides businesses with accurate purchase data, essential for optimizing customer engagement and driving revenue growth.
SchoolFeed
Seed Round in 2012
schoolFeed, a San Mateo, CA-based classmate network online. Launched in July 2011 by Lance Tokuda, schoolFeed connects online users between the ages of 35-55, who didn’t have social networks while in school, and may have difficulty locating classmates today. The classmate network offers an online yearbook and class directory with news feed, interest subscriptions and virtual currency. It is already used by over 7 million users
ADKU
Venture Round in 2011
Adku is a San Francisco-based company focused on providing big data solutions for e-commerce. Founded by former Google employees, the company aims to enhance the online shopping experience by offering tailored product suggestions. Acquired by Groupon in 2012, Adku operates as a stealth startup and was previously part of the AngelPad accelerator program. Its innovative technology seeks to optimize consumer engagement in the digital marketplace.
Science Exchange
Seed Round in 2011
Science Exchange, Inc. operates an online marketplace that facilitates collaboration between researchers and scientific service providers, including academic and government laboratories. Founded in 2011 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company enables users to search for, compare, and procure scientific services from U.S. research institutions, streamlining the process of obtaining quotes, managing projects, and processing payments. The platform enhances research and development productivity by automating various collaborative tasks while ensuring data security and regulatory compliance. By matching researchers seeking to outsource experiments with qualified service providers, Science Exchange makes it easier and more affordable for scientific institutions and researchers to access outsourced research and development services, ultimately accelerating the pace of scientific discovery.
Graffiti Labs
Seed Round in 2011
Graffiti Labs, Inc. is a company that focuses on developing a browser-based game allowing users to create virtual drawings. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts, the company has also introduced a Facebook application that enables users to draw for one another, enhancing social interaction through artistic expression.
Graffiti World
Seed Round in 2011
Graffiti World has Clients · Services · Augmented Reality · Mural Production · Event Production · Graphic Design · Residency.
Chartboost
Series A in 2011
Chartboost, Inc. is a prominent mobile games growth and advertisement monetization platform founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Amsterdam. The company enables mobile game developers to connect directly with each other to buy and sell advertising, facilitating an efficient exchange of ad inventory. Reaching over 800 million unique users monthly across more than 300,000 mobile games, Chartboost serves approximately 90% of the top-grossing iOS and Android game developers. Its platform includes Chartboost Exchange and Ad Network, which help developers maximize their advertising revenue through optimized inventory management. By providing tools that connect advertisers to highly engaged audiences, Chartboost enhances the advertising experience for both developers and marketers.
TapSense
Seed Round in 2011
TapSense, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that develops a mobile advertising platform tailored for retail, real estate, and advertising agencies. Founded in 2011, it provides an end-to-end programmatic ad platform that enables brands to connect with a vast global audience of over 1 billion in-app users. The platform offers tools for mobile user acquisition and retargeting, allowing marketers to programmatically purchase ad space across the mobile ecosystem. Additionally, its M3 Cloud enterprise platform facilitates tracking, multi-channel funnel analytics, and campaign optimization, directly linking marketing efforts to revenue outcomes. TapSense is recognized as a leading independent mobile advertising exchange and is a member of the Mobile Marketing Association. The company has garnered investment from prominent Silicon Valley venture firms.
Glympse
Series B in 2011
Glympse Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in developing a mobile application for real-time location sharing. Founded in 2008, the application allows users to share their location with others via a web-based map for a designated period. It caters to various needs, including monitoring grocery deliveries, scheduling service technician appointments, and facilitating curbside and in-store pickups. Glympse's platform integrates service, marketing, and commerce capabilities, aimed at enhancing customer satisfaction by reducing friction during delivery experiences. The company serves a range of clients, including many Fortune 1000 companies, which rely on Glympse for efficient communication and improved customer engagement.
Small Demons
Series A in 2011
Small Demons is a discovery platform based on data they mine from books. Their partners include the world's leading publishers—Random House, Simon & Schuster, Hachette, Harper Collins and Penguin. Say you’re reading High Fidelity. It’s loaded with great music and you want the entire playlist. You’ll find it here. You’ll also find every other book that features the same music. They unlock experiences from inside books, mawking movies, music, food, travel and beyond immediately discoverable and consumable.
Verious
Seed Round in 2011
Verious is the world's first marketplace for mobile app components, enabling developers to license pre-built, pre-tested libraries to accelerate time-to-market, access 3rd party content and increase in-app monetization. Verious serves as a lens on the Mobile App Development category so mobile app developers can find all the resources they need to accelerate their development efforts, in one place. Verious lists mobile application components for iOS, Android, HTML5 and Windows Phone; mobile SDKs; mobile app development tools and services; major open source projects; and freelance and outsourced mobile app service providers. Verious serves independent app developers, enterprise developers and service providers so they can find, discover and license software libraries to accelerate the development of their mobile apps and incorporate 3rd party services that they would not be able to develop on their own (including components for in-app monetization). The company's patent-pending MobileCode Wrapper allows a developer who is listing a component to publish libraries that are both copy-protected and metered, enabling Verous to enforce various licensing models (annual fee, perpetual fee, volume-based tiered pricing, source code buyout). For buyers, Verious also features the ability to post and follow a component request so that a component developer can see which components are most in demand to meet the needs of the market.
MobSmith
Seed Round in 2011
MobSmith, formerly known as NearbyAd, operates a location-based mobile advertising platform that enables advertisers to create and execute personalized advertising campaigns. The company offers an advertisement creation tool called AdEZ, which allows businesses to design targeted campaigns aimed at potential customers in proximity to their locations. By leveraging user location, demographics, and content from publishers, MobSmith facilitates dynamic and customizable ad content. Additionally, the platform provides valuable analytics to users and integrates seamlessly with existing advertising networks. Mobile application publishers and web developers can access a hyperlocal advertising inventory, which incentivizes them with higher earnings for effectively targeting their ads.
Wish
Angel Round in 2011
Wish is an e-commerce platform, putting a digital shopping mall of affordable goods directly in the pockets of consumers worldwide. Wish employs big data principles, machine-learning, and search technologies to create a highly-visual, entertaining, and personalized browsing experience for each user. The company leverages a global network of directsuppliers, providing access to top quality, affordable products to anyone with a smartphone. As of 2018, Wish has more than 80 million monthly active users, over one million merchants, and sells nearly 1 billion products annually. For more information about the company or to download the Wish mobile app.
ADKU
Seed Round in 2010
Adku is a San Francisco-based company focused on providing big data solutions for e-commerce. Founded by former Google employees, the company aims to enhance the online shopping experience by offering tailored product suggestions. Acquired by Groupon in 2012, Adku operates as a stealth startup and was previously part of the AngelPad accelerator program. Its innovative technology seeks to optimize consumer engagement in the digital marketplace.
Glympse
Venture Round in 2010
Glympse Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in developing a mobile application for real-time location sharing. Founded in 2008, the application allows users to share their location with others via a web-based map for a designated period. It caters to various needs, including monitoring grocery deliveries, scheduling service technician appointments, and facilitating curbside and in-store pickups. Glympse's platform integrates service, marketing, and commerce capabilities, aimed at enhancing customer satisfaction by reducing friction during delivery experiences. The company serves a range of clients, including many Fortune 1000 companies, which rely on Glympse for efficient communication and improved customer engagement.
Doppelgames
Seed Round in 2010
Doppelgames is a publisher specializing in mobile social games that leverage augmented reality and GPS technology to create immersive experiences. The company develops engaging titles such as Hexcursion, a location-based game for smartphones, and Color Spot, designed for iPhone users. In addition to its gaming offerings, Doppelgames provides applications that allow movies, TV shows, books, and brands to connect with their audiences through various interactive formats, including smartphone integration, SMS, social media, audio, video, and mini-games. This innovative approach enables users to enjoy entertainment that seamlessly blends digital elements with the real world.
StarMaker Interactive
Seed Round in 2010
StarMaker Interactive Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2010 that develops applications enabling users to sing, record, and share music videos. Its flagship applications, StarMaker and The Voice, facilitate access to contests, auditions, music video releases, and artist interviews, while also offering a comprehensive music catalog. The company aims to shift content creation and talent discovery from traditional media to mobile and social platforms. By combining recording studio technology with crowd-sourced talent discovery, StarMaker allows artists to manage their careers more effectively. The platform also collaborates with major media brands and recording artists, fostering an environment where talent can create, share, and promote user-generated content.
MobSmith
Seed Round in 2010
MobSmith, formerly known as NearbyAd, operates a location-based mobile advertising platform that enables advertisers to create and execute personalized advertising campaigns. The company offers an advertisement creation tool called AdEZ, which allows businesses to design targeted campaigns aimed at potential customers in proximity to their locations. By leveraging user location, demographics, and content from publishers, MobSmith facilitates dynamic and customizable ad content. Additionally, the platform provides valuable analytics to users and integrates seamlessly with existing advertising networks. Mobile application publishers and web developers can access a hyperlocal advertising inventory, which incentivizes them with higher earnings for effectively targeting their ads.
Euclid
Seed Round in 2010
Euclid provides a shopping analytics platform that tracks customer behavior within retail environments. The platform measures key metrics such as customer flow, duration of stay, and return frequency. This data assists various industries, including retail, banking, quick service restaurants, airports, and shopping malls, in optimizing their marketing strategies, operational efficiency, and staffing levels. By analyzing customer interactions in physical locations, Euclid helps brands make informed decisions to enhance the shopping experience and improve overall performance.
MightyMeeting
Seed Round in 2010
MightyMeeting is a mobile collaboration and social publishing platform that enables users to manage and share PowerPoint presentations directly from their smartphones. The platform allows for the storage of rich media content in the cloud, facilitating seamless sharing during face-to-face and online meetings across various devices, including laptops, smartphones, and tablets. Users can start or join web meetings and share presentations through email, blogs, and social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook. MightyMeeting aims to enhance presentations by making them engaging and interactive, allowing for real-time sharing of content, applications, annotations, and drawings, making it suitable for use in meeting rooms, classrooms, and virtual environments.
NOWBOX
Angel Round in 2010
Nowmov is an endless stream of videos recommended to users based on their interests, friends and what's trending around the world.
Post Intelligence
Seed Round in 2010
Post Intelligence (Pi) is an innovative AI-based social media assistant designed to help users enhance their online presence and engagement. By utilizing a deep learning model tailored to individual users, Pi analyzes posting patterns and audience interactions to recommend effective content, optimal posting times, and personalized topics. This adaptive approach allows Pi to improve its suggestions over time, ensuring that users consistently have relevant material to share. The platform has proven beneficial for brands and social media influencers, with over 1.5 million influencers utilizing Pi to generate more than $100 million in advertising revenue. Additionally, Pi developed the Candid app, a newsfeed application employing deep learning for content moderation, which attracted over 2 million users. In 2017, Post Intelligence was acquired by Uber, further solidifying its presence within the tech and advertising landscape.
Crocodoc
Seed Round in 2010
Crocodoc specializes in converting Microsoft Office and PDF documents into HTML5 format, facilitating easy embedding on websites. The platform enables users to upload, view, and comment on various document types, including PDF files, Word documents, and PowerPoint presentations. By providing tools for markup, sharing, and reviewing, Crocodoc enhances collaboration and interaction with documents within web applications.
A Bit Lucky
Convertible Note in 2010
A Bit Lucky, Inc. specializes in online social gaming, offering a transplatform experience that allows users to play real-time games across multiple devices, including PCs, Macs, tablets, and smartphones. The company is dedicated to creating engaging and enjoyable gaming experiences, reflecting a commitment to innovation in the gaming industry. By focusing on accessibility and cross-platform functionality, A Bit Lucky aims to reach a diverse audience of gamers, providing them with high-quality entertainment options.
Posterous
Series A in 2010
Posterous, founded in the summer of 2008, is a company that aims to simplify the blogging experience by allowing users to share thoughts, photos, audio, video, and files as easily as sending an email. Emerging from Y Combinator, Posterous has grown to attract over 15 million monthly users. With the introduction of Posterous Spaces, the company enhances its platform by offering intuitive privacy controls, enabling users to share content selectively across various platforms. This focus on user-friendly features positions Posterous as a notable player in the online blogging and sharing space.
JustSpotted
Seed Round in 2009
JustSpotted is a celebrity-tracking tool that aggregates and organizes real-time information about celebrities from various social media platforms, including Twitter, Facebook, and Foursquare. Originally known as Scoopler, the service has evolved to focus specifically on celebrity sightings, providing fans with a way to see what their favorite stars are doing at any given moment. JustSpotted collects data from users who report spontaneous encounters with celebrities, thereby enhancing the platform's offerings with real-life sightings. By mapping these occurrences, JustSpotted enables users to easily access and enjoy a curated collection of celebrity activities, transforming the way fans engage with celebrity culture in the age of social media. The service was launched in October 2010 and was developed by AJ Asver, Dilan Jarawardane, and Benjamin Tauber.
Chai Labs
Venture Round in 2009
ChaiLabs is an early-stage company based in downtown Mountain View, California, founded by a team with backgrounds from prestigious institutions such as MIT and Stanford, as well as industry leaders like Google and Yahoo. The company focuses on creating a website-publishing platform designed for travel, shopping, local, and entertainment content. This platform offers tools that enable publishers to evaluate in real-time the interests and preferences of their readers. ChaiLabs was acquired by Facebook in August 2010, marking a significant milestone in its development. The company is supported by successful internet investors, reflecting its potential in the digital services landscape.
Telly
Venture Round in 2009
Telly, Inc. operates a web-video discovery platform and a premium subscription video-on-demand service that focuses on delivering high-quality entertainment and exclusive locally produced content. The company's offerings include a range of programming, such as Bollywood movies, TV shows, and Kuwaiti short films, accessible through the Telly App and website. Telly primarily serves customers in the Middle East and North Africa region. The company generates revenue mainly through subscription-based services, aiming to provide an uninterrupted viewing experience free from advertisements. Founded in 2007 and based in San Francisco, California, Telly was previously known as TwitVid, Inc. before rebranding in June 2012. In addition to its streaming services, Telly is also involved in developing smart television sets that feature dual-screen display technology, enhancing the overall streaming experience for users.
Tapulous
Venture Round in 2008
Tapulous is a developer of applications for the iPhone and Android platforms, known for creating popular mobile apps. Among its notable offerings are Tap Tap Revenge, the sequel to Tap Tap Revolution, and Twinkle, a Twitter client. The company also developed Collage, a real-time collaborative photo sharing application, and Riddim Ribbon, which showcases their innovation in mobile entertainment.
Posterous
Angel Round in 2008
Posterous, founded in the summer of 2008, is a company that aims to simplify the blogging experience by allowing users to share thoughts, photos, audio, video, and files as easily as sending an email. Emerging from Y Combinator, Posterous has grown to attract over 15 million monthly users. With the introduction of Posterous Spaces, the company enhances its platform by offering intuitive privacy controls, enabling users to share content selectively across various platforms. This focus on user-friendly features positions Posterous as a notable player in the online blogging and sharing space.
Octopart
Seed Round in 2008
Octopart, Inc. operates a search engine dedicated to electronic parts, enabling users to access vital information such as stock availability, pricing, lead times, minimum order quantities, compliance documents, technical specifications, and datasheets. The platform serves a diverse clientele, including engineers, scientists, and sourcing professionals, by managing structured data for over 30 million parts from numerous suppliers. Founded by a group of experimental physicists in 2006, Octopart aims to simplify the process of sourcing components for design and manufacturing. The company remains profitable without extensive venture capital funding, aside from an initial investment from Y-Combinator, and has become a crucial resource in the electronic components landscape. As of August 2015, Octopart operates as a subsidiary of Altium Limited.
Tsumobi
Venture Round in 2008
Tsumobi, Inc. is a Boston-based company that has developed a mobile platform aimed at simplifying the processing and updating of mobile applications. The platform introduces a unique programming language that operates on top of J2ME, allowing developers to create applications that can be modified in real-time. This innovation addresses common challenges in mobile application deployment, such as complicated installation processes and difficulties in user upgrades. By enabling applications to be downloaded via URL for Tsumobi-enabled websites, the platform ensures that updates can be seamlessly pushed to users simply by visiting a link, thus enhancing user experience and adoption rates.
280 North
Angel Round in 2008
280 North is a web application company recognized for its proprietary application framework, Cappuccino, which facilitates the development of rich web applications through its complete toolkit that includes Objective-J. Cappuccino is designed to replicate a desktop development environment and is available as an open-source project under the LGPL license. The company's flagship product, 280 Slides, empowers users to create visually appealing presentations directly in their web browsers. This application leverages the advantages of the web, allowing for easy integration of multimedia elements and offering advanced features such as the ability to import and export PowerPoint documents, ensuring data portability.
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