Zelkova Ventures, established in 2008, is a New York-based venture capital firm that invests in early-stage, often pre-revenue companies. It focuses on sectors such as software services, internet technologies, environmental technologies, and consumer products. Zelkova seeks board participation and takes an active role in its portfolio companies, providing not only capital but also expertise, insight, and operational support. Many of its investments are the first outside or institutional capital for these companies.
Respondology LLC operates a Cost-Per-Click (CPC) advertising platform that transforms social media channels into effective advertising mediums. By analyzing millions of social posts daily, the platform identifies customer sentiment and intent, delivering timely marketing responses. The company also offers tools for marketers to estimate and optimize return on investment (ROI) through the use of keywords, key phrases, and emojis. In addition, Respondology provides a customizable comment moderation tool that helps businesses manage their online reputation by swiftly removing harmful comments and spam across various social media platforms. With real-time reporting technology, it allows users to track replies, clicks, and conversions, empowering brands to maintain control over their social media presence. Founded in 2008 and based in Boulder, Colorado, Respondology's solutions are designed to enhance marketing effectiveness while safeguarding brand integrity.
Ocient
Series B in 2025
Ocient Inc. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in analytical software solutions for database management. Founded in 2018, Ocient has developed a data analytics platform capable of rapidly analyzing massive datasets, ranging from tens of terabytes to exabytes, which can contain trillions or quadrillions of rows. The platform is designed to efficiently ingest billions of rows per second while filtering and computing aggregate results at speeds of up to trillions of rows per second. This capability allows organizations to effectively leverage large datasets, enabling them to gain insights at scale and with high velocity.
Basil
Funding Round in 2024
Basil is embedded workforce management software that powers how enterprise creative and marketing teams onboard and grow their 1099 workforce for projects/campaigns, with enriched talent data, AI-powered planning tools, and instant onboarding/payment flows.
FORA
Pre Seed Round in 2024
Fora is a revolutionary executive relationship management (ERM) platform that is ready to alter C-suite decision-making using cutting-edge AI technology.
Respondology
Series A in 2023
Respondology LLC operates a Cost-Per-Click (CPC) advertising platform that transforms social media channels into effective advertising mediums. By analyzing millions of social posts daily, the platform identifies customer sentiment and intent, delivering timely marketing responses. The company also offers tools for marketers to estimate and optimize return on investment (ROI) through the use of keywords, key phrases, and emojis. In addition, Respondology provides a customizable comment moderation tool that helps businesses manage their online reputation by swiftly removing harmful comments and spam across various social media platforms. With real-time reporting technology, it allows users to track replies, clicks, and conversions, empowering brands to maintain control over their social media presence. Founded in 2008 and based in Boulder, Colorado, Respondology's solutions are designed to enhance marketing effectiveness while safeguarding brand integrity.
MyPocketCFO
Pre Seed Round in 2022
MyPocketCFO offers an integrated platform designed to streamline financial management for small and medium-sized consumer brand businesses, particularly in the eCommerce sector. The platform provides a comprehensive understanding of a company's financial landscape, facilitating the management of accounting, analysis, financing, and fundraising. By automating bookkeeping processes, MyPocketCFO enables users to efficiently generate real-time insight reports and financial statements, helping businesses maintain a clearer financial picture and make informed decisions.
Notably
Seed Round in 2022
Notably is a research intelligence platform designed to assist teams in collecting, analyzing, and sharing customer research. The platform supports various types of research, including product, market, public sector, and clinical research. It offers features such as video transcription, sentiment analysis, and integration with video conferencing tools, which enhance the research process. Additionally, Notably provides analysis tools that include highlights, sticky notes, and spreadsheet functionalities, allowing clients to organize and curate their research findings and recommendations effectively in a centralized location. This comprehensive approach enables organizations to streamline their research efforts and gain valuable insights.
Teal
Seed Round in 2022
Teal is a New York-based company established in 2019, offering a comprehensive platform designed to empower professionals in their career growth. The company provides tools such as resume consultations, job listing searches, and application tracking, along with career assistance via email and chat. Teal fosters community engagement through weekly events, group coaching, virtual networking opportunities, and access to career content libraries. Its services aim to simplify the job search process and equip users with the necessary skills and resources to navigate career changes effectively.
Vitally
Series A in 2021
Vitally, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing an analytics platform tailored for B2B SaaS businesses, focusing on customer engagement and retention. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, Vitally offers tools that integrate customer data to provide a comprehensive view of key metrics essential for enhancing customer experience and minimizing churn. The platform enables companies to track critical product metrics, assess the effectiveness of their post-sales processes, and document customer interactions. Additionally, it facilitates the creation of health scores, notifications, and automation playbooks to streamline customer success efforts. By highlighting potential opportunities and risks in customer engagement, Vitally empowers businesses to make informed decisions that can drive revenue growth.
2Morrow
Venture Round in 2021
2Morrow, Inc. is a digital health company based in Kirkland, Washington, that specializes in evidence-based behavioral change programs and applications. Founded in 2012, the company offers several products, including SmartQuit, a smoking cessation program utilizing acceptance commitment therapy; My Pocket Coach, a platform designed to help individuals set and achieve personal goals while forming or breaking habits; and Healthy Habits, which focuses on promoting positive behavior change. 2Morrow's programs are distributed through employers, states, wellness initiatives, and health plans, and they emphasize an evidence-based approach to health and wellness. With a commitment to addressing mental, emotional, and behavioral challenges, 2Morrow aims to support individuals in overcoming unhelpful thoughts and urges while pursuing their goals. The company also has ongoing developments in behavioral health and chronic condition management.
Onboard (Onboard.io)
Seed Round in 2021
Onboard is a software developer specializing in customer onboarding solutions that cater to the unique needs of different customer segments. Its platform facilitates the creation of a comprehensive global task list based on insights gathered during the sales process. This dynamic system allows users to generate a collaborative drop-down task list that includes assigned responsibilities, due dates, alerts, and notifications. By automating project management and streamlining the onboarding process, Onboard helps companies effectively manage the client experience from the initial handoff to the final launch, ultimately enhancing customer success and satisfaction.
Financial Gym
Venture Round in 2021
The Financial Gym, Inc., established in 2015 and headquartered in New York, specializes in personal financial planning services. It employs a fitness-inspired approach, helping clients with goal setting, budgeting, debt repayment, investment education, and secure retirement planning. The company aims to provide affordable and trustworthy guidance, assisting clients in managing their full financial picture to achieve life goals and financial freedom.
Everyday Life
Venture Round in 2020
Everyday Life Insurance is an innovative company based in Boston, Massachusetts, focused on enhancing financial security for middle-income families through technology. Founded in 2018, the company offers a unique insurance concierge platform that streamlines the life insurance acquisition process. Its flagship product, Predictive Protection, automatically adjusts coverage based on significant life events such as aging children or retirement, helping consumers save money. By leveraging an algorithm that integrates individual responses with population data, Everyday Life provides personalized life insurance recommendations, enabling customers to obtain tailored and cost-effective insurance plans.
Yaguara
Seed Round in 2020
Yaguara, Inc. is a software company that provides a business growth, planning, and management platform aimed at enhancing organizational performance. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with additional offices in New York and San Francisco, Yaguara's application is designed to aggregate data and offer insights for various teams, including marketing, product, sales, and project management. The platform aligns teams around common goals and enables users to measure performance in real-time, facilitating cross-functional collaboration and informed decision-making. By streamlining workflow and providing actionable recommendations, Yaguara helps organizations adapt quickly to changing business environments.
MarketMuse
Series A in 2020
MarketMuse, Inc. develops an artificial intelligence-driven content intelligence and strategy platform that assists users in researching, planning, creating, and optimizing content. The platform offers comprehensive workflows that cover the entire content life cycle, making it valuable for SEOs, content strategists, editors, and marketers. By analyzing extensive web data, MarketMuse's solution helps generate articles designed to enhance search traffic and user engagement. Founded in 2013 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company was previously known as Informite Inc.
Vitally
Seed Round in 2019
Vitally, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing an analytics platform tailored for B2B SaaS businesses, focusing on customer engagement and retention. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, Vitally offers tools that integrate customer data to provide a comprehensive view of key metrics essential for enhancing customer experience and minimizing churn. The platform enables companies to track critical product metrics, assess the effectiveness of their post-sales processes, and document customer interactions. Additionally, it facilitates the creation of health scores, notifications, and automation playbooks to streamline customer success efforts. By highlighting potential opportunities and risks in customer engagement, Vitally empowers businesses to make informed decisions that can drive revenue growth.
DigiSure
Venture Round in 2019
DigiSure is focused on becoming a leader in trust, safety, and insurance for digital businesses, particularly in mobility marketplaces. By providing on-demand insurance services, the company aims to empower its partners with unprecedented access to user data, enabling them to manage their insurance ecosystems effectively. Founded in 2018 by experienced professionals from the insurance, mobility, and sharing economy sectors, DigiSure leverages connected data and automation to enhance risk management, making it more transparent and responsive. The company's platform includes services such as screening, insurance management, and claims processing for mobility and short-term rental operators. Based in San Francisco, DigiSure aspires to create a safer, more secure, and environmentally friendly world by reimagining insurance for future mobility.
Simplecast
Series A in 2019
Simplecast is a podcast management and analytics platform that serves a diverse range of creators and brands, including prominent names like Netflix, Twitter, and Politico, as well as individual podcasters such as Dax Shepard and Alyssa Milano. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of tools for hosting, managing, distributing, and analyzing podcast content, allowing users to publish audio efficiently with features like one-click publishing and streamlined workflows. Additionally, Simplecast provides valuable insights into episode trends and audience engagement, helping creators understand which parts of their shows resonate most with listeners. This enables podcasters of all sizes to grow their audiences and enhance their connection with them.
Ampjar
Seed Round in 2019
Ampjar is a community platform designed to empower brands by fostering meaningful connections and collaborations. It enables companies to discover and support one another, facilitating genuine conversations with customers through shared content. By creating a closed-loop, peer-to-peer environment, Ampjar helps brands reach new audiences by promoting each other’s offerings across various channels, such as emails, social media, and blog posts. This approach not only amplifies their messages but also drives engagement and customer acquisition, ultimately enriching the relationships between brands and their communities. The platform emphasizes the importance of joy and fulfillment in spending, aiming to create a positive impact on both individual lives and society.
RealBlocks
Seed Round in 2019
RealBlocks is a financial technology platform designed to facilitate the distribution of alternative investment funds through financial advisors and institutions. The platform provides essential tools for investment managers to create and manage custom alternative funds globally. Key features include built-in secondary trading, a modular white-label onboarding experience, and an API dashboard that streamlines operations. By focusing on cost reduction, improved efficiency, and enhanced investor experience, RealBlocks enables managers to raise capital across international markets. It connects managers with institutional and intermediary channels, broadening access to investor capital while integrating various service providers. Additionally, the platform supports the transition to tokenized product structures, which enhances liquidity and enables fractional ownership.
Hem
Venture Round in 2018
Hem Design Studio Sweden AB is a furniture design and manufacturing company based in Stockholm, Sweden, founded in 2014. The company specializes in creating and selling a diverse range of products, including rugs, furniture, lighting, and various accessories. Its furniture lineup features items such as chairs, sofas, tables, and shelving, while its lighting collection includes unique designs like the dusk lamp and levels lamp. Hem is committed to delivering functional and contemporary designs that are of contract-grade quality, ensuring that their products not only meet aesthetic demands but also offer durability and practicality. The brand aims to inspire the creative community through collaboration, innovation, and a dedication to high-quality craftsmanship.
Spiro.AI
Seed Round in 2018
Spiro Technologies, Inc. is a Boston-based company that develops a relationship management platform designed to assist sales teams across various industries, including construction, finance, manufacturing, professional services, and technology. Founded in 2014, Spiro's platform operates in the background to automate data collection from emails, calls, and texts, eliminating the need for manual data entry. It creates and organizes contacts, prioritizes sales opportunities, and generates intelligent reports to enhance sales performance. Additionally, the platform offers features such as sales suggestions and tools for tracking and managing customer interactions, ultimately enabling businesses to optimize engagement and prevent lost opportunities.
4Degrees
Seed Round in 2018
4Degrees is a software company that offers an AI-enabled relationship management platform designed for relationship-centric industries, such as banking and commercial real estate. Its networking platform helps users enhance professional relationships by identifying and categorizing key contacts. By democratizing access to social capital, 4Degrees enables clients to effectively find suitable candidates for open positions within their organizations or beyond. The focus on relationship intelligence positions 4Degrees as a valuable tool for professionals seeking to strengthen their networks over time.
Maxwell Financial Labs
Seed Round in 2017
Maxwell Financial Labs, Inc. is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2015. The company has developed a comprehensive platform that facilitates connections among home buyers, real estate agents, and lenders. Its Mortgage Optimization Platform streamlines the entire mortgage loan process, from the initial application to the secondary market. By offering a suite of technology-driven solutions, Maxwell Financial Labs aims to provide local lending teams with a competitive edge, enabling them to better serve their communities and enhance access to homeownership. The company focuses on empowering non-depository mortgage banks, credit unions, brokers, and local banks to leverage its innovations for improved customer experiences and operational efficiency.
Podia
Venture Round in 2017
Podia is an online platform that enables creators to sell courses, memberships, and digital downloads. Established in 2014 and headquartered in New York, it offers an intuitive storefront for educators and content creators. The platform provides a suite of tools, including a website builder and course development resources, to help users effectively reach and engage their audience. Additionally, Podia incorporates marketing features such as email marketing, live chat, and affiliate marketing, supporting clients in their sales efforts from pre-launch through post-purchase.
Liveoak Technologies
Seed Round in 2017
LiveOak Technologies, Inc. is a software company based in Austin, Texas, that offers a cloud-based platform designed to streamline financial processes through real-time communication, collaboration, and eSignature capabilities. Established in 2015, the platform allows users to engage in video, audio, and text chat directly through a browser, facilitating collaboration among multiple participants. It also includes features for screen sharing, data and ID capture, and the secure storage of compliant information. The platform is tailored to enhance workflow efficiency by minimizing errors in complex digital transactions and paperwork, ultimately enabling users to provide superior service to their customers. LiveOak Technologies operates as a subsidiary of DocuSign, Inc.
Quadient Accounts Receivable by YayPay
Venture Round in 2017
YayPay Inc. develops a cloud-based accounts receivable management software that automates payment workflows for finance, credit, and collections teams. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, the company offers a range of solutions including dashboards for automated collections, payment predictions, and payer trends, as well as integration with popular platforms like Oracle NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Acumatica, QuickBooks, and Salesforce. YayPay's software utilizes data science and machine learning to improve the credit to cash process, facilitating credit assessments, invoicing, collections management, online payment processing, and cash application. The company targets mid-market and enterprise customers across various sectors, including manufacturing, wholesale, software, and consulting. As a subsidiary of Quadient S.A., YayPay has additional offices in Kyiv, Ukraine, and London, United Kingdom.
Automox
Seed Round in 2017
Automox Inc. is a company that specializes in cloud-based patch management solutions, aimed at automating the configuration and maintenance of operating systems across Windows, Linux, and macOS environments. Founded in 2015 and based in Boulder, Colorado, Automox provides a platform that simplifies patch remediation without the need for additional servers or complicated setups. Its offerings include visibility into system inventory, vulnerability status, and policy compliance, enabling organizations to manage their IT infrastructure effectively from a single dashboard. By utilizing AI-powered automation, Automox helps IT professionals address critical vulnerabilities more swiftly, thereby reducing costs and complexity while enhancing productivity. The company was previously known as PatchSimple, Inc. before rebranding in 2016.
Maxwell Financial Labs
Seed Round in 2016
Maxwell Financial Labs, Inc. is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2015. The company has developed a comprehensive platform that facilitates connections among home buyers, real estate agents, and lenders. Its Mortgage Optimization Platform streamlines the entire mortgage loan process, from the initial application to the secondary market. By offering a suite of technology-driven solutions, Maxwell Financial Labs aims to provide local lending teams with a competitive edge, enabling them to better serve their communities and enhance access to homeownership. The company focuses on empowering non-depository mortgage banks, credit unions, brokers, and local banks to leverage its innovations for improved customer experiences and operational efficiency.
Opstarts
Series A in 2016
Opstarts, Inc., founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, develops a web-based planning application aimed at enhancing business forecasting and scenario planning. The company's software simplifies the planning process by integrating financial modeling into a single, user-friendly platform, thereby eliminating the complexities associated with traditional spreadsheet methods. By offering a clear view of expenses, revenues, and cash positions, Opstarts enables businesses to make more accurate forecasts and informed decisions. The company is supported by a team of founders and advisors with extensive experience in financial and operational modeling, as well as backing from notable venture capital and angel investors.
Kepler
Seed Round in 2016
Kepler Communications Inc. specializes in satellite communications by designing, developing, and operating satellite infrastructure for space-based connectivity. The company focuses on creating a network of Low-Earth Orbit satellites that facilitate communication for various applications, including connecting space stations and devices. Its offerings include PolarConnect, which allows organizations in extreme environments to maintain global connectivity, and the Global Data Service, a high-bandwidth solution for transferring large data files from remote locations to the internet. Kepler is also developing everywhereIOT, a solution aimed at providing reliable, low-power connectivity for Internet of Things devices worldwide. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Kepler serves diverse industries such as maritime, natural resources, research, defense, and logistics, positioning itself as a leader in addressing connectivity challenges in both terrestrial and space environments.
Netra
Seed Round in 2016
Netra, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in visual intelligence and image recognition technologies. Founded in 2013, it develops applications that leverage computer vision, artificial intelligence, and deep learning to automate the understanding and analysis of images and videos. Its solutions are designed to help businesses monitor consumer engagement with their products and ensure brand safety by detecting unsafe content in real-time. Netra's video summary platform also provides contextual analysis across various industries, allowing users to integrate its technology into existing processes via an online dashboard or API. The company serves a diverse clientele, including brands, agencies, market research firms, and enterprise software customers.
Teckst
Seed Round in 2016
Teckst, Inc. is a New York-based company that provides a web-based platform for real-time text and mobile messaging between businesses and their customers. Established in 2014, Teckst enables seamless communication by integrating with various customer relationship management (CRM) systems, such as Zendesk, Salesforce, Oracle, and Microsoft Dynamics. This integration allows support agents and sales representatives to manage SMS and chat messages directly within their existing workflow. The platform also features a mobile app that ensures messages sent on the go are captured and tracked in the CRM for comprehensive visibility. Teckst serves a diverse range of industries and has partnered with notable brands like ESPN, The New York Mets, Lyft, T-Mobile, and Chanel, helping them enhance customer engagement, drive sales, and build brand loyalty. As of December 2019, Teckst operates as a subsidiary of LiveVox, Inc.
GreatHorn
Seed Round in 2016
GreatHorn, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that focuses on protecting cloud communication infrastructures from sophisticated threats such as spear phishing and credential theft. Founded in 2015 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, GreatHorn offers a range of solutions tailored for cloud platforms like Google applications, Office 365, and Slack. Its services include Inbound Email Security, which provides automated protection against spear phishing; Collaboration and Chat Security, which helps IT teams monitor and manage communication security; Continuous Credential Monitoring for real-time threat detection; and Mailbox Protection, which equips users with insights for safe email interactions. By leveraging advanced threat detection and automated defenses, GreatHorn empowers enterprises to secure their communications across multiple channels effectively.
Confirm
Seed Round in 2016
Confirm Inc. specializes in mobile ID authentication, focusing on verifying government-issued identification through an efficient and secure process. The company's technology employs advanced forensics to analyze microprints and security patterns, while also scanning barcodes to extract relevant data for seamless user experience. By utilizing a RESTful API, Confirm allows businesses to integrate ID verification quickly, providing instant authentication results within seconds. The service ensures the protection of personal information by retaining zero user data, making it a reliable solution for transactions that require proof of identity. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, Confirm Inc. aims to simplify and secure the identity verification process for various applications.
Fama
Seed Round in 2015
Fama Technologies, Inc. is a company that specializes in cloud-based software solutions designed to enhance hiring decisions by automating the analysis of social media and web presence. Founded in 2015 and based in Los Angeles, California, Fama's platform utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to process publicly available online information, enabling employers to gain insights into candidates' online identities. This analysis helps identify problematic behaviors that could pose risks to workplace culture and brand integrity. By filtering social content and eliminating irrelevant data, Fama provides actionable insights that assist organizations in making informed hiring choices and managing current employees more effectively. The company caters to a diverse clientele, including small businesses, mid-market enterprises, and large corporations.
SocialSign.in
Seed Round in 2015
SocialSign.in is a software service that enables venues to connect with their guests through free WiFi. By transforming guest WiFi into a customer relationship platform, the company allows customers to sign in via social media, providing businesses with real-time insights into visitor identities and interests. This technology helps organizations efficiently grow customer mailing lists, enhance social media engagement, and increase app downloads. Additionally, SocialSign.in offers valuable metrics on visitation frequency, which have traditionally been difficult and costly to obtain for physical venues. The platform is tailored for various industries, including live entertainment, professional sports, commercial real estate, and hospitality, allowing them to engage with visitors on-site and maintain those relationships after they leave. It also provides network authentication services, utilizing proprietary software designed for scaled guest WiFi networks.
Broadlume
Seed Round in 2015
Broadlume, established in 2015 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, specializes in providing local flooring dealers with an integrated, user-friendly platform. This platform enables dealers to extend their in-store experience to an online audience, offering a comprehensive suite of services including website development, targeted digital marketing, lead generation, and business management tools such as accounting and inventory management. Broadlume's mission is to empower local flooring retailers to reach their full potential by streamlining their operations and expanding their customer reach.
Broadlume
Seed Round in 2015
Broadlume, established in 2015 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, specializes in providing local flooring dealers with an integrated, user-friendly platform. This platform enables dealers to extend their in-store experience to an online audience, offering a comprehensive suite of services including website development, targeted digital marketing, lead generation, and business management tools such as accounting and inventory management. Broadlume's mission is to empower local flooring retailers to reach their full potential by streamlining their operations and expanding their customer reach.
GreatHorn
Convertible Note in 2015
GreatHorn, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that focuses on protecting cloud communication infrastructures from sophisticated threats such as spear phishing and credential theft. Founded in 2015 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, GreatHorn offers a range of solutions tailored for cloud platforms like Google applications, Office 365, and Slack. Its services include Inbound Email Security, which provides automated protection against spear phishing; Collaboration and Chat Security, which helps IT teams monitor and manage communication security; Continuous Credential Monitoring for real-time threat detection; and Mailbox Protection, which equips users with insights for safe email interactions. By leveraging advanced threat detection and automated defenses, GreatHorn empowers enterprises to secure their communications across multiple channels effectively.
Teckst
Angel Round in 2015
Teckst, Inc. is a New York-based company that provides a web-based platform for real-time text and mobile messaging between businesses and their customers. Established in 2014, Teckst enables seamless communication by integrating with various customer relationship management (CRM) systems, such as Zendesk, Salesforce, Oracle, and Microsoft Dynamics. This integration allows support agents and sales representatives to manage SMS and chat messages directly within their existing workflow. The platform also features a mobile app that ensures messages sent on the go are captured and tracked in the CRM for comprehensive visibility. Teckst serves a diverse range of industries and has partnered with notable brands like ESPN, The New York Mets, Lyft, T-Mobile, and Chanel, helping them enhance customer engagement, drive sales, and build brand loyalty. As of December 2019, Teckst operates as a subsidiary of LiveVox, Inc.
Astro ()
Seed Round in 2015
Astro is a technology company that develops an automated home system of devices, designed to be user-friendly without the need for installation or new infrastructure. In addition to its home automation solutions, Astro also offers an intelligent email application that enhances workplace communication. This application leverages artificial intelligence and natural language processing to streamline both internal and external messages, integrating one-to-one and group communications, calendar invitations, and support for various media types such as images, texts, and files. By focusing on improving email efficiency, Astro aims to help teams prioritize important tasks and enhance overall communication.
Ambassador Software
Series A in 2015
Ambassador Software specializes in customer acquisition and retention solutions. It offers tools for referral, partner, and affiliate tracking, along with loyalty programs. Its platform enables businesses to create, monitor, and manage custom referral programs through a unified dashboard. Additionally, Ambassador provides API integration capabilities for seamless connection with various third-party applications such as CRM, email, and billing systems.
Superhuman
Venture Round in 2015
Superhuman is a software platform that enhances email management by integrating social insights into users' workflows. It offers an email extension application designed to improve electronic mailing services through features such as AI writing and summarization. The platform supports Gmail shortcuts, allowing users to snooze conversations as needed, thereby enabling them to concentrate on priority tasks and maintain a more organized inbox. By providing quick and effective email services, Superhuman aims to increase productivity for its users.
Hungryroot
Seed Round in 2015
Hungryroot, Inc. is a New York-based online grocery platform that specializes in fresh vegetable-based foods, offering a diverse range of products including meals, sides, snacks, spreads, breakfast items, and noodles. Founded in 2015, the company utilizes artificial intelligence to provide personalized grocery services tailored to individual customer needs and dietary goals. Through its platform, Hungryroot delivers groceries and recipes while also assisting with meal planning and nutritional support. This innovative approach aims to help customers save time, reduce food waste, and make healthier eating choices. In addition to featuring various modern brands, Hungryroot develops its own line of healthy products, including popular items like the Black Bean Brownie Batter.
Encoding.com
Series B in 2014
Encoding.com Inc., established in 2008 and based in San Francisco, specializes in video encoding services. It offers studio-class media transcoding and cloud-based video encoding solutions, supporting various web and mobile formats. The company operates on a SaaS model, integrating with Amazon Web Services and Rackspace platforms, enabling businesses to scale without significant infrastructure investments. Encoding.com serves over 3000 companies across diverse industries such as media, eLearning, retail, and telecommunications worldwide. Its services include Vid.ly, a universal video platform, and Encoding Intelligence™ for accelerated processing and optimized display on any device. The company guarantees service-level performance to ensure customers focus on content creation.
Bezar
Seed Round in 2014
Bezar is a New York City-based e-commerce startup that offers a marketplace for curated modern design. The platform connects emerging designers with consumers who appreciate unique and special items. By facilitating these connections, Bezar enables designers to reach a broader audience and allows shoppers to discover authentic pieces from new talent. The company aims to foster meaningful engagement between iconic brands and design enthusiasts, creating a vibrant community focused on innovative and distinctive products.
Peaberry Software
Venture Round in 2014
Peaberry Software makes Customer.io, a product that helps apps activate and retain their users.
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.
BrandYourself
Series A in 2014
BrandYourself is an online reputation management platform that assists individuals and businesses in enhancing their digital presence. The company provides tools and services designed to address negative online content, such as outdated divorce records or unflattering social media posts, while promoting positive information that can advance a person's career. In 2012, BrandYourself introduced a DIY online reputation management tool that guides users through monitoring and improving their online image. The platform leverages machine learning, natural language processing, and image recognition to help clients improve their search results by out-ranking negative content with new, favorable information. Additionally, BrandYourself offers professional reputation management services supported by a team of content creators, web developers, social media managers, and brand strategists. The company has received over $6 million in venture capital and has been recognized for its entrepreneurial success, including appearances on national television and accolades from respected publications.
FlyCleaners
Seed Round in 2013
FlyCleaners is a New York-based company that offers premium on-demand laundry and dry-cleaning services through a mobile application. The app allows users to conveniently request pickup and delivery of their laundry, accommodating specific cleaning preferences. Customers can schedule these services with as little as an hour's notice, ensuring a flexible and efficient experience. The platform also provides competitive pricing and enables users to track their cleaning preferences and the status of their garments throughout the process, making it easier for individuals to access economical laundry services.
Postmaster
Seed Round in 2013
Postmasters Inc. is a technology company based in Austin, Texas, focused on optimizing small-package logistics for businesses that utilize major carriers like FedEx, UPS, and USPS. Founded in 2012, the company offers a shipping optimization API that allows users to create shipments, track packages, and send notifications regarding shipment events. Additionally, it provides address validation to ensure accurate delivery. By simplifying carrier integration and delivering real-time shipment optimization, Postmasters helps businesses reduce shipping costs and enhance their logistics processes through data-driven insights and historical analytics.
Cliptone
Seed Round in 2013
Cliptone is a messaging application that enables its users to send creative voice messages to their friends. It allows its users to record a clip up to 10 seconds; apply voice filters and background music; and more. Cliptone was launched on March 3, 2012 in Toronto, Ontario.
Locus Energy
Series A in 2012
Locus Energy, LLC specializes in monitoring software and data analytics for solar photovoltaic systems across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. Founded in 2007 and based in New York, with an additional office in San Francisco, the company provides data acquisition hardware that collects performance metrics from solar energy systems. Their offerings include a suite of web-based software tools such as Portfolio View, which aggregates generation data to identify underperforming systems; Client View, a portal for end users to track energy generation; and Virtual Irradiance, an assessment tool for solar PV performance. Locus Energy's technology platform enhances the management and transparency of installed systems, serving a diverse clientele that includes financiers, equipment manufacturers, utilities, energy consumers, and installation professionals. The company operates as a subsidiary of AlsoEnergy, Inc. since 2019.
Food52
Series A in 2012
Food52, Inc. is an online platform based in Brooklyn, New York, that connects cooks and food enthusiasts through a curated community focused on sharing recipes, cooking tips, and lifestyle content. Founded in 2009 by Amanda Hesser and Merrill Stubbs, the company has grown to serve a community of 13 million individuals, offering a one-stop-shop for kitchen and home products, including kitchenware, tableware, and pantry supplies. In addition to its extensive recipe database, Food52 hosts cooking contests and provides a hotline support service for its users. The company emphasizes the idea that the kitchen is the heart of the home, aiming to inspire thoughtful cooking and eating experiences. Through its various offerings, Food52 seeks to enhance the everyday lives of its community members by providing both inspiration and practical tools for home cooking.
BlackJet
Venture Round in 2012
BlackJet is an online private jet seat booking service founded in 2012 and based in the United States. The company specializes in providing a range of private aviation services designed for discerning travelers. Its offerings include fractional jet ownership, private jet card programs, and leasing options, all aimed at delivering flexibility and convenience. Additionally, BlackJet offers helicopter access programs for those seeking a unique travel experience. The company also prioritizes safety and well-being by providing emergency medical transportation services. With a focus on efficiency, privacy, and high service standards, BlackJet aims to redefine the air travel experience.
Lettuce
Seed Round in 2012
Lettuce is a developer of an order management system tailored for small and medium-sized businesses. The company offers a mobile sales application that allows users to capture, track, and process orders in real-time, regardless of their location. This system streamlines the order flow, facilitating automation and efficiency in the management of business transactions. By focusing on the unique needs of smaller enterprises, Lettuce aims to enhance operational productivity and improve customer service through its innovative solutions.
Space Monkey
Seed Round in 2012
Space Monkey offers an affordable subscription-based data storage solution that combines local hardware storage with cloud capabilities. The company provides a device capable of storing one terabyte of data, allowing users to access, share, and manage their digital content from any device, including iOS and Android mobile devices, as well as Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Founded in July 2011 by Clint Gordon-Carroll and Alen Peacock, Space Monkey is headquartered in Midvale, Utah. The service is designed to create a faster and more durable way to store data, ensuring users can easily access their information from anywhere in the world.
Fideo Intelligence
Series A in 2012
Fideo Intelligence specializes in advanced identity verification and fraud prevention. It leverages a vast, diverse data ecosystem and real-time integration to provide a comprehensive, up-to-date view of identities. The company's platform is designed for efficiency and scalability, empowering businesses to mitigate risk, expedite onboarding processes, and stay proactive against evolving fraud threats. It caters to finance, communications, and intelligence sectors, offering reliable insights through its identity intelligence products.
BrandYourself
Series A in 2012
BrandYourself is an online reputation management platform that assists individuals and businesses in enhancing their digital presence. The company provides tools and services designed to address negative online content, such as outdated divorce records or unflattering social media posts, while promoting positive information that can advance a person's career. In 2012, BrandYourself introduced a DIY online reputation management tool that guides users through monitoring and improving their online image. The platform leverages machine learning, natural language processing, and image recognition to help clients improve their search results by out-ranking negative content with new, favorable information. Additionally, BrandYourself offers professional reputation management services supported by a team of content creators, web developers, social media managers, and brand strategists. The company has received over $6 million in venture capital and has been recognized for its entrepreneurial success, including appearances on national television and accolades from respected publications.
Crowdly
Pre Seed Round in 2012
Crowdly is an advocate marketing platform based in Boston, Massachusetts, that enables large consumer brands to connect with and activate their authentic advocates. Founded in 2011, the company focuses on enhancing word-of-mouth promotion and brand advocacy by allowing brands to build a community of engaged supporters. Through its platform, Crowdly provides insights into advocate behavior, helping companies strengthen their branding efforts and achieve a higher return on investment. The company operates within the realms of finance, social media, advertising, and marketing, offering a comprehensive solution for brands seeking to leverage the power of advocacy in their marketing strategies.
RJMetrics
Debt Financing in 2012
RJMetrics is a developer of cloud-based business intelligence software that addresses the analytical challenges faced by high-growth online businesses. It consolidates data from various sources, including e-commerce platforms, marketing systems, and customer relationship management tools, which are often siloed and difficult to analyze. The platform offers an intuitive user interface that enables users to explore and act on their data effectively. By providing a comprehensive view of the customer life-cycle and actionable insights, RJMetrics equips businesses to make informed, data-driven decisions.
Stitch
Seed Round in 2012
Stitch, Inc. is a managed ETL service designed for developers and small businesses, enabling seamless integration of various data sources. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Stitch facilitates the connection to a range of databases, such as MongoDB and MySQL, as well as SaaS tools like Salesforce and Zendesk. By streamlining the process of data replication to warehouses, Stitch allows developers to provision data for analysts and team members swiftly, often within minutes. The company operates as a subsidiary of Talend Inc. since November 2018.
klout
Series C in 2012
Klout measures influence based on the ability to drive action across the social web. Any person can connect their social network accounts and Klout will generate a score on a scale of 1-100 that represents their ability to engage other people and inspire social actions. Klout enables everyone to gain insights that help them better understand how they influence others. Klout also provides people with opportunities to shape and be recognized for their influence.
Dispatch
Seed Round in 2011
Dispatch is a business that offers intelligent group email addresses for projects, aiming to eliminate noise and hassle in communication. Founded at the TechCrunch Disrupt NY Hackathon in 2011 by a team of three individuals, including Alex Godin, Dispatch simplifies the process of file sharing and organization by consolidating files from various web pages. The company combines the simplicity of email with the power of a project management system, providing a streamlined solution for team collaboration and communication.
Livefyre
Series B in 2011
Livefyre is a content marketing and engagement platform that helps brands and publishers integrate user-generated content into their digital experiences. Founded in 2009, Livefyre provides tools that enable marketers to seamlessly incorporate social content into their websites, enhancing audience engagement and driving traffic, conversions, and revenue. The platform allows for real-time streaming of user-generated content across various mediums, including websites, ads, emails, and digital billboards. Livefyre has collaborated with over 1,500 prominent brands, such as CBS, Cisco Systems, and CNN, to enhance their content marketing strategies. The company has also formed significant partnerships with major entities like Adobe and Salesforce, further expanding its capabilities in the digital marketing landscape.
Help Scout
Seed Round in 2011
Help Scout Inc. is a provider of customer service software designed to enhance interactions between businesses and their customers. Founded in 2011 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company offers a helpdesk solution that allows small and medium-sized businesses to manage email and live chat support through a ticketing system. Help Scout's platform enables customer service agents to access a comprehensive history of customer interactions, along with public profiles derived from social network data, facilitating improved understanding and engagement with customers. Additionally, the company provides analytics tools to aid in business decision-making and supports integration with various applications via APIs.
Red Rover
Seed Round in 2011
Red Rover is a platform designed to enhance business operations by facilitating the discovery and sharing of effective processes tailored to various organizational needs. It aims to improve overall business performance by offering tools for goal tracking, employee onboarding, client onboarding, and peer-to-peer learning, among others. The platform is accessible for free and allows companies to implement proven processes while maintaining the flexibility to adapt and experiment according to their unique requirements. In addition to its operational focus, Red Rover also provides a recruitment platform that fosters community engagement, enabling students to connect with potential opportunities on campus and build professional relationships.
Fideo Intelligence
Seed Round in 2011
Fideo Intelligence specializes in advanced identity verification and fraud prevention. It leverages a vast, diverse data ecosystem and real-time integration to provide a comprehensive, up-to-date view of identities. The company's platform is designed for efficiency and scalability, empowering businesses to mitigate risk, expedite onboarding processes, and stay proactive against evolving fraud threats. It caters to finance, communications, and intelligence sectors, offering reliable insights through its identity intelligence products.
Thinknear
Series A in 2011
Thinknear is a location technology company and full-service mobile advertising platform focused on delivering amazing advertising campaigns for agencies, brands, and consumers. Thinknear’s platform delivers the accuracy, scale and technology required to effectively leverage mobile location data to power better consumer experiences. In mobile, accuracy matters, and as a division of Telenav, Thinknear leverages exclusive access to over 15 years of proprietary location data. To learn more, please visit www.thinknear.com and follow @thinknear on Twitter and Instagram.
Fab
Series A in 2011
Fab, Inc. is an e-commerce company specializing in the sale of everyday design products. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York, it offers a wide range of products including furniture, kitchen and dining ware, bed and bath items, art, jewelry, and personal accessories. Fab serves customers in the United States, Canada, and Australia. Since 2015, it has operated as a subsidiary of PCH International Ltd.
Appstores.com
Angel Round in 2011
Appstores is making it easier for consumers to find apps by giving small and large niche publishers and API/platform companies the tools to showcase apps most relevant to their users.
Ambassador Software
Seed Round in 2011
Ambassador Software specializes in customer acquisition and retention solutions. It offers tools for referral, partner, and affiliate tracking, along with loyalty programs. Its platform enables businesses to create, monitor, and manage custom referral programs through a unified dashboard. Additionally, Ambassador provides API integration capabilities for seamless connection with various third-party applications such as CRM, email, and billing systems.
Altruik
Series B in 2011
Altruik specializes in providing automated search engine optimization (SEO) services tailored for eCommerce companies and online businesses. By facilitating the integration of SEO solutions with various content management systems and legacy systems, Altruik enhances visibility in search engines, leading to increased site traffic and higher click-through rates. The company's technology streamlines the SEO process, addressing labor-intensive tasks and ensuring compliance with SEO best practices. It effectively identifies performance obstacles and implements necessary adjustments to retail websites, enabling eCommerce companies to save time and reduce costs associated with maintaining site visibility. Through its platform, Altruik empowers businesses to overcome infrastructure-related SEO challenges, ultimately improving their online presence and accessibility to prospective customers. Following its acquisition and merger with SearchDex, Altruik continues to strengthen its offerings in the digital marketing landscape.
Jibe
Series A in 2011
Jibe Inc. offers cloud-based recruiting technology solutions designed to assist organizations in identifying, attracting, and engaging talent. The company’s platform, known as Jibe Recruiting Cloud, provides a suite of applications that streamline job distribution, enhance mobile recruiting, and improve the overall candidate experience. Key features include an Apply application for submitting job applications across various devices, a Referral application to boost employee referrals, and a Post application to disseminate job requisitions to multiple channels. Jibe serves leading Fortune 500 companies, leveraging partnerships with major players like Google and LinkedIn to remain at the forefront of talent acquisition. Founded in 2009 and based in New York, Jibe Inc. was previously known as local bacon, Inc. and became a subsidiary of iCIMS, Inc. in 2019.
COLOURlovers
Venture Round in 2011
COLOURlovers is an international creative community that helps people discover their inner designer. We provide people with a wealth of user created & shared color inspiration as well as tools that make the creative process as simple as possible. Whether you’re simply looking for a color palette to kickstart your next project or want to produce a piece of vector art, we have the tools and services to help anybody from go from design inspiration to execution. As of 5/1/2011 there are 563,438 COLOURlovers around the world who have created 3,766,464 Colors, 1,562,273 Palettes and 1,461,132 Patterns.
GroupSpot
Seed Round in 2011
GroupSpot, established in 2010 and headquartered in Burlington, Vermont, specializes in developing a secure and private social media application tailored for families and communities. Its platform facilitates meaningful connections by enabling users to share content, photos, and stories within groups, teams, or social circles, with robust privacy settings. Additionally, GroupSpot provides organizational management tools, including membership directories, event planning, and communication features, catering to various group structures. The company is committed to ethical technology and social responsibility, differentiating itself from broader social media platforms.
Spring Engage (formerly Spring Metrics)
Seed Round in 2011
Spring Engage, formerly known as Spring Metrics, provides a specialized solution for hotel marketing professionals aimed at enhancing their ability to connect with travelers in the digital space. By offering tools designed to facilitate relationship-building online, Spring Engage enables hotels to effectively engage with potential guests, fostering stronger connections that can lead to increased bookings and customer loyalty. The company focuses on leveraging data-driven insights to help clients optimize their marketing strategies and improve overall engagement with their target audience.
GameChanger Media
Series A in 2011
GameChanger Media, Inc. develops a software platform that serves amateur sports teams by facilitating the collection, management, and sharing of information. The company offers a mobile application and website that provide scorekeeping, statistics, live game updates, and recap stories, catering to coaches, players, families, and fans in youth, high school, and college baseball and softball. The platform features tools for tracking pitching workload to promote player health. GameChanger's services are available for free to coaches and scorekeepers, with additional premium content purchased by parents and fans. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in New York, GameChanger Media was previously known as Fungo Media, Inc. and became a subsidiary of Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. in 2016.
The Shared Web
Convertible Note in 2011
The Shared Web is an online content discovery platform that allows users to access and share personalized news feeds from across the internet. Founded by Nicolae Rusan, Nav Patel, and Kareem Amin, the platform is based in New York, USA. Its primary goal is to enhance the way individuals consume and disseminate information, providing tailored news experiences that cater to users' preferences.
Fab
Seed Round in 2010
Fab, Inc. is an e-commerce company specializing in the sale of everyday design products. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York, it offers a wide range of products including furniture, kitchen and dining ware, bed and bath items, art, jewelry, and personal accessories. Fab serves customers in the United States, Canada, and Australia. Since 2015, it has operated as a subsidiary of PCH International Ltd.
Kapost
Seed Round in 2010
Kapost is a leading provider of content marketing software that helps businesses manage their content marketing as a structured process. Its platform facilitates the ideation, production, distribution, audience development, and analytics of content marketing, enabling marketers to create more content, attract more traffic, and generate more leads. The platform includes a content library featuring exclusive research, tactical eBooks, and customizable templates, allowing B2B marketers to strategically plan and produce personalized content with targeted messaging. Additionally, Kapost offers tools for streamlining distribution across various channels and analyzing content performance at scale. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including prominent brands such as Eloqua, Marketo, AT&T, and Intel. Kapost also runs The Content Marketeer, a blog dedicated to providing educational resources for marketers.
Foodspotting
Seed Round in 2010
Foodspotting is a platform that serves as a visual guide to discovering exceptional dishes at restaurants. Rather than relying on traditional restaurant reviews, users can find and share recommendations for specific meals. The service offers both a website and a mobile application, allowing users to explore dishes endorsed by friends, fellow food enthusiasts, and notable figures in the culinary world, such as The Travel Channel, Chow, and chef Mario Batali. This approach emphasizes the visual appeal of food, helping users make informed dining choices based on the dishes that catch their interest.
Appbistro
Angel Round in 2010
Appbistro is an application marketplace for Facebook pages. At Appbistro, page administrators can quickly find applications that they can easily plug into their pages and quickly increase the engagement and reach of their pages. The applications within the marketplace are built by known and vetted Facebook developers, and feature applications for Foursquare, Gowalla, Yelp, and more. Appbistro's parent company, MMTG Labs, Inc., was acquired by InMobi in July 2012.
Rapportive
Seed Round in 2010
Rapportive is a company that offers a plug-in designed to enhance the Gmail user experience by providing contextual information about contacts directly within the inbox. This tool enables users to view details such as contact photos, location, and professional information, allowing for improved personal connections and networking opportunities. Users can engage with their contacts by referencing shared interests and can easily connect through various social platforms like LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook. Additionally, Rapportive allows users to take notes about their interactions for future reference, facilitating better relationship management within email communications.
Appstores.com
Angel Round in 2010
Appstores is making it easier for consumers to find apps by giving small and large niche publishers and API/platform companies the tools to showcase apps most relevant to their users.
Livefyre
Series A in 2010
Livefyre is a content marketing and engagement platform that helps brands and publishers integrate user-generated content into their digital experiences. Founded in 2009, Livefyre provides tools that enable marketers to seamlessly incorporate social content into their websites, enhancing audience engagement and driving traffic, conversions, and revenue. The platform allows for real-time streaming of user-generated content across various mediums, including websites, ads, emails, and digital billboards. Livefyre has collaborated with over 1,500 prominent brands, such as CBS, Cisco Systems, and CNN, to enhance their content marketing strategies. The company has also formed significant partnerships with major entities like Adobe and Salesforce, further expanding its capabilities in the digital marketing landscape.
klout
Series A in 2010
Klout measures influence based on the ability to drive action across the social web. Any person can connect their social network accounts and Klout will generate a score on a scale of 1-100 that represents their ability to engage other people and inspire social actions. Klout enables everyone to gain insights that help them better understand how they influence others. Klout also provides people with opportunities to shape and be recognized for their influence.
Crimson Hexagon
Series A in 2010
Crimson Hexagon, Inc. is a provider of social media analysis software that enables businesses and organizations worldwide to gain insights from social data. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company offers an AI-powered consumer insights platform that allows clients to analyze audiences, monitor brand perception, and assess campaign performance. Its technology provides access to a vast array of unstructured text and images from social and online public data sources, helping brands understand consumer sentiment and market trends. Crimson Hexagon serves a diverse clientele, including major companies such as Anheuser-Busch InBev, Adidas, and Starbucks. Additionally, the company supports nonprofit and educational organizations with reduced-fee access to its analytics platform. As of late 2018, Crimson Hexagon operates as a subsidiary of Runtime Collective Limited.
Jibe
Seed Round in 2010
Jibe Inc. offers cloud-based recruiting technology solutions designed to assist organizations in identifying, attracting, and engaging talent. The company’s platform, known as Jibe Recruiting Cloud, provides a suite of applications that streamline job distribution, enhance mobile recruiting, and improve the overall candidate experience. Key features include an Apply application for submitting job applications across various devices, a Referral application to boost employee referrals, and a Post application to disseminate job requisitions to multiple channels. Jibe serves leading Fortune 500 companies, leveraging partnerships with major players like Google and LinkedIn to remain at the forefront of talent acquisition. Founded in 2009 and based in New York, Jibe Inc. was previously known as local bacon, Inc. and became a subsidiary of iCIMS, Inc. in 2019.
Plancast
Seed Round in 2010
The best way to discover events and activities with friends.
Worldly Developments
Seed Round in 2010
Worldly Developments is a software development team based in San Francisco that specializes in designing social web applications. The company is recognized for its creation of a social event discovery service, Plancast, which facilitates the exploration and organization of social events. Through its innovative approach, Worldly Developments aims to enhance social connectivity and engagement within digital platforms.
Encoding.com
Series A in 2010
Encoding.com Inc., established in 2008 and based in San Francisco, specializes in video encoding services. It offers studio-class media transcoding and cloud-based video encoding solutions, supporting various web and mobile formats. The company operates on a SaaS model, integrating with Amazon Web Services and Rackspace platforms, enabling businesses to scale without significant infrastructure investments. Encoding.com serves over 3000 companies across diverse industries such as media, eLearning, retail, and telecommunications worldwide. Its services include Vid.ly, a universal video platform, and Encoding Intelligence™ for accelerated processing and optimized display on any device. The company guarantees service-level performance to ensure customers focus on content creation.
LendKey
Series A in 2010
LendKey Technologies, Inc. is a financial technology company that operates a cloud-based platform specializing in refinancing student loans through credit unions and community banks. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, LendKey provides a range of services, including student loan refinancing, private student loans for undergraduate and graduate education, and home improvement loans via its network of contractors. The company offers a comprehensive Lending-as-a-Service solution that allows financial institutions to enhance their digital lending capabilities. LendKey manages the entire lending process, which encompasses demand generation, online decisioning, loan origination, customer service, and balance sheet management, enabling lenders to effectively expand their portfolios and mitigate financial risks.
RelTel
Seed Round in 2009
RelTel develops software to break down and analyze footage caught by surveillance cameras. The company is based in San Francisco, California.
ReTel Technologies
Seed Round in 2009
ReTel Technologies, based in San Francisco and Chicago, specializes in advanced analytics for video surveillance, assisting businesses in enhancing security, operational efficiency, and consumer experience. Founded in 2007, ReTel integrates computer vision with human auditing to extract actionable insights from surveillance footage, offering a cost-effective solution for real-time analysis. The company focuses on delivering metrics and data relevant to retail and restaurant environments, including table cleanliness, service times, and employee activities. ReTel's innovative approach enables businesses to optimize their operations through ongoing analysis of security camera feeds.
Altruik
Series A in 2009
Altruik specializes in providing automated search engine optimization (SEO) services tailored for eCommerce companies and online businesses. By facilitating the integration of SEO solutions with various content management systems and legacy systems, Altruik enhances visibility in search engines, leading to increased site traffic and higher click-through rates. The company's technology streamlines the SEO process, addressing labor-intensive tasks and ensuring compliance with SEO best practices. It effectively identifies performance obstacles and implements necessary adjustments to retail websites, enabling eCommerce companies to save time and reduce costs associated with maintaining site visibility. Through its platform, Altruik empowers businesses to overcome infrastructure-related SEO challenges, ultimately improving their online presence and accessibility to prospective customers. Following its acquisition and merger with SearchDex, Altruik continues to strengthen its offerings in the digital marketing landscape.
NewsBasis
Angel Round in 2009
NewsBasis, Inc. operates a platform designed to enhance media relations by facilitating communication between journalists and companies. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, the company provides tools that help journalists find relevant experts for their stories and discover new story ideas. Through its platform, users can obtain answers to media requests from subject-matter experts, thereby fostering connections that benefit both media professionals and organizations. The service operates on a subscription-based model for companies, while remaining free for journalists, thereby promoting accessibility and engagement within the media landscape. Formerly known as Plato's Forms, NewsBasis aims to streamline the process of media communication and collaboration.
LendKey
Debt Financing in 2009
LendKey Technologies, Inc. is a financial technology company that operates a cloud-based platform specializing in refinancing student loans through credit unions and community banks. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, LendKey provides a range of services, including student loan refinancing, private student loans for undergraduate and graduate education, and home improvement loans via its network of contractors. The company offers a comprehensive Lending-as-a-Service solution that allows financial institutions to enhance their digital lending capabilities. LendKey manages the entire lending process, which encompasses demand generation, online decisioning, loan origination, customer service, and balance sheet management, enabling lenders to effectively expand their portfolios and mitigate financial risks.
NutshellMail
Seed Round in 2009
NutshellMail is a service designed to assist small businesses in managing and monitoring their social media presence and online brand reputation efficiently. By acting as a personal assistant, NutshellMail tracks multiple social media accounts, filtering out irrelevant content and delivering key updates through easy-to-read email digests. This allows users to stay informed about important activities without the need for extensive time investment, typically within 5 to 10 minutes a day. The company participated in the 2009 fbFund Rev incubator program and was acquired by Constant Contact in May 2010.
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