ZenStone Venture Capital

ZenStone Venture Capital LLC, founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California, is a venture capital firm that focuses on investing in startup to late-stage companies. The firm specializes in sectors such as consumer services, real estate, financial services, the Internet of Things, and small to medium business services. ZenStone is particularly interested in mission-driven founders who demonstrate both vision and the ability to execute, seeking to support companies that leverage emerging technologies like AI, blockchain, cloud, and data analytics. By participating in post-seed rounds, ZenStone targets businesses with proven track records, strong existing investors, and validated product-market fits, aiming to capitalize on the evolving landscape of technology innovation and business opportunities.

Mingfeng Wu Ph.D

Co-Founder, Member of Investment Committee and Managing Director

Jianshen Yang

Co-Founding Managing Partner

41 past transactions

DecorMatters

Venture Round in 2019
DecorMatters, Inc. operates an innovative interior design platform that enables users to create and share design ideas while engaging in social networking and shopping. Founded in 2015 and based in Milpitas, California, the platform combines features of a home design game with tools suitable for house flipping and freelance projects. It leverages augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and blockchain technology to enhance user experience, making interior design both enjoyable and affordable. With over 5 million active users, DecorMatters aims to transform the traditionally stressful process of home renovation into a relaxing and interactive social gaming experience. The platform also provides an efficient channel for furniture retailers to connect with customers, facilitating collaboration and retention. As a rapidly growing company backed by venture capital, DecorMatters is actively seeking talented professionals to support its mission.

Bolt

Series A in 2018
Bolt Financial, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing a comprehensive checkout experience platform for e-commerce merchants. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, Bolt offers a suite of tools designed to enhance online transactions, including streamlined checkout processes, payment processing, and fraud detection. Key products include Convert, which simplifies the checkout experience; Approve, a system that collects data for order approval and fraud prevention; Collect, a payment processing solution; and Enhance, which delivers shopper analytics and personalized options. By focusing on these technological solutions, Bolt allows retailers to concentrate on growing their brand and customer base while improving the overall shopping experience for consumers.

EquityZen

Series B in 2017
EquityZen Inc., founded in 2013 and based in New York, is a financial services company that operates an investment marketplace connecting shareholders of private companies with investors seeking alternative investment opportunities. The platform facilitates pre-IPO investments by allowing venture capital investors, family offices, hedge funds, and individual investors to invest through pooled vehicles that acquire shares in private technology companies. By unlocking the value of equity compensation, EquityZen enhances the liquidity options for startup employees and addresses associated risk concerns, ultimately benefiting all parties involved.

Nav

Series B in 2017
Nav is a free site and app that gives business owners the fastest, easiest and most trusted path to financing. The leading Business Financial Management app, Nav gives free access to personal and business credit reports from major consumer and commercial credit bureaus including Experian, Dun & Bradstreet, Equifax and TransUnion, and hosts a robust marketplace with more than 100 business financing products including loans and credit cards. The marketplace uses a unique, lender-neutral approach to help business owners find the best financing options for their needs. Nav's solution is also leveraged by other business service providers to enhance their customer experience.

DecorMatters

Seed Round in 2017
DecorMatters, Inc. operates an innovative interior design platform that enables users to create and share design ideas while engaging in social networking and shopping. Founded in 2015 and based in Milpitas, California, the platform combines features of a home design game with tools suitable for house flipping and freelance projects. It leverages augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and blockchain technology to enhance user experience, making interior design both enjoyable and affordable. With over 5 million active users, DecorMatters aims to transform the traditionally stressful process of home renovation into a relaxing and interactive social gaming experience. The platform also provides an efficient channel for furniture retailers to connect with customers, facilitating collaboration and retention. As a rapidly growing company backed by venture capital, DecorMatters is actively seeking talented professionals to support its mission.

DecorMatters

Seed Round in 2016
DecorMatters, Inc. operates an innovative interior design platform that enables users to create and share design ideas while engaging in social networking and shopping. Founded in 2015 and based in Milpitas, California, the platform combines features of a home design game with tools suitable for house flipping and freelance projects. It leverages augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and blockchain technology to enhance user experience, making interior design both enjoyable and affordable. With over 5 million active users, DecorMatters aims to transform the traditionally stressful process of home renovation into a relaxing and interactive social gaming experience. The platform also provides an efficient channel for furniture retailers to connect with customers, facilitating collaboration and retention. As a rapidly growing company backed by venture capital, DecorMatters is actively seeking talented professionals to support its mission.

Sourceeasy

Seed Round in 2016
Sourceeasy is an apparel manufacturing and distribution platform that aims to transform the clothing production process. Founded in March 2013 by Pranay Srinivasan and Chirag Chamoli, the company operates from multiple locations, including San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, Shanghai, Hyderabad, and Ho Chi Minh City. Sourceeasy digitizes clothing styles and components, allowing for a mix-and-match approach, and utilizes a software-as-a-service platform to automate manufacturing and distribution. This innovative system enables brands and retailers to streamline the production of private label merchandise, making small batch and quick turn manufacturing a predictable and scalable process. By indexing every style of clothing and simplifying communication with vendors, Sourceeasy empowers businesses in the fast fashion industry to efficiently test new markets and enhance their operational focus.

Wrapify

Convertible Note in 2016
Wrapify, Inc. operates a crowdsourced advertising platform that connects drivers and brands for on-vehicle advertising campaigns. Established in 2015 and based in San Diego, California, the company enables drivers to earn extra income by wrapping their vehicles in advertisements. Wrapify combines out-of-home advertising with digital marketing, allowing brands to reach audiences effectively across multiple channels. Its platform provides measurable analytics, helping Fortune 500 companies like AT&T and Coca-Cola engage customers and drive brand awareness. With over 200,000 drivers in the United States using the Wrapify app, the company facilitates nationwide advertising campaigns while offering real-time performance data to its brand partners.

SchoolMint

Series A in 2016
SchoolMint is a cloud-based platform designed to streamline student enrollment and school choice for PreK-12 education systems globally. Founded in 2013, the company has served over 6,000 schools, offering solutions that encompass student registration management, application processing, lottery systems, and digital document submissions. SchoolMint's services are accessible via both web and mobile, facilitating a user-friendly experience for school staff and families. The platform integrates seamlessly with various student information systems (SIS), transforming the admissions process into a simpler and more secure experience.

Branch

Series B in 2016
Branch is a technology company that specializes in deep linking solutions aimed at enhancing user acquisition and retention for mobile applications. Founded in 2014 and based in Redwood City, California, Branch offers a suite of features that facilitate user-to-user referral programs, including rewarded referrals and content sharing. Its technology simplifies the app discovery process and personalizes user experiences through deep views, download banners, and tailored onboarding. Additionally, Branch provides a free software development kit (SDK) for deep linking, attribution, and mobile analytics, making it easier for developers to integrate these capabilities into their applications.

Branch

Series B in 2016
Branch is a technology company that specializes in deep linking solutions aimed at enhancing user acquisition and retention for mobile applications. Founded in 2014 and based in Redwood City, California, Branch offers a suite of features that facilitate user-to-user referral programs, including rewarded referrals and content sharing. Its technology simplifies the app discovery process and personalizes user experiences through deep views, download banners, and tailored onboarding. Additionally, Branch provides a free software development kit (SDK) for deep linking, attribution, and mobile analytics, making it easier for developers to integrate these capabilities into their applications.

Rentlytics

Series A in 2016
Rentlytics, Inc. is a business intelligence platform that provides real estate investors and managers with valuable insights into property and portfolio performance. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Rentlytics focuses on areas such as rents, occupancy, lease analysis, delinquency, financial history, and budget variance. The platform is designed to transform real estate data into accessible information, enabling users to make informed decisions in a complex market. Rentlytics has established itself as a trusted resource for some of the largest real estate investment management firms globally, offering tools that support sustainable, high-return portfolio strategies. As of October 2018, Rentlytics operates as a subsidiary of RealPage, Inc.

Roofstock

Venture Round in 2015
Roofstock, Inc. is an online marketplace that facilitates investment in leased single-family rental homes. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Oakland, California, the company provides investors with access to independently certified properties, complete with research, analytics, and market insights. This platform allows users to evaluate properties based on their investment potential and cash flow without the complexities of managing vacant homes that require repairs and leasing. Roofstock aims to simplify the real estate investment process by enabling clients to treat their property investments similarly to stock portfolios, emphasizing asset allocation. The marketplace also assists sellers in marketing tenant-occupied properties, minimizing income loss and tenant disruption.

Boatbound

Venture Round in 2015
Boatbound operates as a peer-to-peer boat rental marketplace, connecting over 13 million registered boat owners with pre-screened renters. This platform enables boat owners to offset their ownership costs by renting out their vessels, which can include options with onboard captains for those without boating experience. Boatbound is free to join, with no associated monthly or membership fees, allowing users to easily access a diverse range of boats for their water-based activities.

Circle Medical

Seed Round in 2015
Circle Medical provides primary care Doctors in-person at your home or work. Your care will be led by one of their board-certified physicians, all of whom were selected for their experience and patient-centered approach. Doctor visits are insured under most plans. Using the app, you may scan your insurance card to check for eligibility and coverage. Doctors are available in San Francisco including evenings and weekends.

AutoFi

Seed Round in 2015
AutoFi, Inc. operates an online auto finance platform that simplifies the process of applying for and securing auto loans. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, AutoFi provides a seamless user experience for consumers looking to purchase and finance vehicles entirely online. The platform connects car buyers with authorized dealerships and a network of lenders, allowing for an automated application and approval process. Key features include the ability to select financing and lease terms, estimate trade-in values, choose rebates, and schedule appointments—all designed to enhance the car buying experience. By offering instant, customizable financing decisions, AutoFi enables customers to complete their vehicle purchases in a straightforward and efficient manner.

Nav

Series A in 2015
Nav is a free site and app that gives business owners the fastest, easiest and most trusted path to financing. The leading Business Financial Management app, Nav gives free access to personal and business credit reports from major consumer and commercial credit bureaus including Experian, Dun & Bradstreet, Equifax and TransUnion, and hosts a robust marketplace with more than 100 business financing products including loans and credit cards. The marketplace uses a unique, lender-neutral approach to help business owners find the best financing options for their needs. Nav's solution is also leveraged by other business service providers to enhance their customer experience.

Instamotor

Venture Round in 2015
Instamotor Inc., founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California, operates an online platform that facilitates the buying and selling of used cars. The company provides a mobile marketplace where users can list, browse, and transact vehicles without incurring fees. Instamotor enhances the safety of private-party transactions by pre-screening every vehicle to prevent fraud and protect buyers from potential scams.

Able Lending

Series A in 2015
Able Lending, based in Austin, Texas, offers online lending services tailored to small businesses in the United States. Founded in 2011, the company provides various loan products, including the Able Start loan, which facilitates funding through support from friends and family; the Able Growth loan for businesses seeking to expand; and the Able Refi loan, designed to refinance high-interest debt and improve cash flow. Able Lending aims to be a cost-effective option for borrowers, with average savings of $31,000 on loans ranging from $25,000 to $1,000,000. The company emphasizes not only providing loans but also connecting entrepreneurs with community resources and expert advice to foster growth.

Popular Pays

Series A in 2015
Popular Pays, Inc. operates a platform that connects brands with content creators to facilitate the production of custom content. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional location in New York, the company offers a marketplace where brands and creators can collaborate effectively. Its platform includes features like a brief builder, creator profiles, in-app messaging, and API integrations, which streamline communication and campaign management. Popular Pays also has an in-house developed iOS app for creators and a dashboard for brands, providing tools for direct interaction and robust analytics. Additionally, the company partners with social media platforms, enhancing its service offerings for brands looking to engage with creators across various channels.

Dwell

Series B in 2015
Dwell Media is a prominent advocate of modern design, serving over 2.1 million individuals through a diverse portfolio of 11 media platforms, which includes digital content, events, and an award-winning magazine. The company operates an online publishing platform that connects architects, designers, and enthusiasts, facilitating the sharing and discovery of inspiring design ideas. Dwell provides valuable information on building materials, renovations, furniture, and home accessories, as well as publishing articles focused on interior and exterior home designs. Through its offerings, Dwell empowers users with the knowledge needed to enhance their living spaces according to their preferences.

Crew

Series A in 2015
Crew is a curated platform that connects designers and developers with vetted clients seeking web and mobile app design services. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Montréal, Quebec, Crew boasts a trusted network of independent creatives who have collaborated on projects for major companies such as Apple, Google, and Uber. The platform facilitates engagement by providing access to hand-picked, screened professionals in the mobile and web industry, enabling application makers to present their projects effectively. This approach aims to enhance project visibility and conversion rates, ultimately contributing to the success of the applications developed.

Descomplica

Series C in 2015
Descomplica, based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is an online education platform founded in 2011 that aims to provide affordable and quality education. The platform offers a variety of resources for students, including pre-recorded and live classes, as well as online monitoring, particularly in subjects such as mathematics, physics, and chemistry. Descomplica focuses on helping students prepare for college entrance exams, allowing them to learn at their own pace and access essential course materials. The company is committed to making education more accessible and effective for its users.

Filament

Series A in 2015
Filament builds blockchain hardware and& software solutions for enterprise and IoT. Filament’s distributed blockchain capabilities leverage open protocols so that devices are able to independently process and record transactions, ensuring digital trust. Its new trusted application software and Blocklet Chip, currently in beta, are designed to communicate and interact with multiple blockchain technologies natively. The software, implemented on existing hardware, will deliver a secure distributed ledger technology solution. The Blocklet Chip will allow industrial corporations and enterprises to seamlessly extract the value of recording and monetizing data assets, at the edge of the network, on the sensors themselves.

RealCrowd

Seed Round in 2015
RealCrowd builds relationships with commercial real estate companies and invests directly in their investment opportunities. This unique crowd-based equity platform was created by experienced commercial real estate investment professionals to allow to decide where the money is invested by offering direct investments. Pooling money with other like-minded investors and working with a seasoned real estate operator with the skills, knowledge, and experience to optimize the asset will remove the traditional barriers to entry that typically exist in commercial real estate investing.

Shyp

Series B in 2015
Shyp, Inc. is a shipping service based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2013. It offers a mobile application that simplifies the shipping process by allowing users to take photos of items they wish to ship and request a pickup. The service manages the entire process, from picking up the items to packing and sending them to any destination worldwide. Shyp connects with various carriers, such as USPS, FedEx, and UPS, to determine the most cost-effective shipping options for each delivery. The company has expanded its services to several major cities, including New York City, Los Angeles, Miami, and Chicago, making shipping more accessible and efficient for its users.

Vacatia

Series A in 2015
Vacatia, Inc. operates an online marketplace specializing in resort rentals aimed at vacationing families. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers a platform for users to search for and book professionally managed timeshare properties and resort condominiums. Vacatia emphasizes the combination of home-like space and hotel services, providing guests with real-time rental listings, high-quality images, floor plans, and comprehensive resort information. The company collaborates with over 600 select resorts, ensuring a focus on professionally managed accommodations rather than private homes or hotels. Additionally, Vacatia engages in property management of independent vacation resorts and partners with select brands to develop vacation ownership marketplaces. Recognized for its innovation in the industry, Vacatia is a member of the Family Travel Association and the American Resort Development Association, where it has received accolades for its contributions to family travel.

Vacatia

Series A in 2015
Vacatia, Inc. operates an online marketplace specializing in resort rentals aimed at vacationing families. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers a platform for users to search for and book professionally managed timeshare properties and resort condominiums. Vacatia emphasizes the combination of home-like space and hotel services, providing guests with real-time rental listings, high-quality images, floor plans, and comprehensive resort information. The company collaborates with over 600 select resorts, ensuring a focus on professionally managed accommodations rather than private homes or hotels. Additionally, Vacatia engages in property management of independent vacation resorts and partners with select brands to develop vacation ownership marketplaces. Recognized for its innovation in the industry, Vacatia is a member of the Family Travel Association and the American Resort Development Association, where it has received accolades for its contributions to family travel.

Cobalt Software

Seed Round in 2015
Cobalt Software enables private equity and venture capital firms can collect, analyze, and report on fund and portfolio company metrics the way they want. Cobalt works with management, finance, valuations, investor relations, and deal teams at private equity and venture capital firms to build a suite of data and reporting solutions that suit their firm size and investment style. It was founded in 2011 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

AirDog

Seed Round in 2015
AirDog SIA is a company based in Riga, Latvia, that specializes in the design and manufacturing of airborne drones, particularly aimed at action sports enthusiasts and professionals. Established in 2012, the company is known for its flagship product, the AirDog, a foldable quadcopter that autonomously captures video by following a user wearing the AirLeash, a wearable tracking device. The AirDog is engineered for ease of transport and storage, protecting its components during travel. It features advanced motion prediction technologies and tracking algorithms that ensure precise camera control, allowing the user to remain centered in the shot without manual operation. As of May 2020, AirDog operates as a subsidiary of Alarm.com Holdings, Inc.

HomeLight

Series A in 2015
HomeLight, Inc. operates an online platform that connects homebuyers and sellers with real estate agents in the United States, utilizing data and agent reviews to facilitate informed decisions. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, the company aims to simplify real estate transactions, making them more certain and satisfying. HomeLight offers a range of services, including agent matching, an investor platform called Simple Sale, consumer financing through HomeLight Home Loans, and various transactional tools via HomeLight Agent Services. The platform supports clients throughout the real estate journey, helping with all-cash offers, unlocking home equity, and streamlining the closing process. HomeLight has received recognition from industry publications for its innovative approach and commitment to enhancing the real estate experience.

Pillow

Venture Round in 2015
Pillow provides Internet-based management services. It offers information about a property, essential amenities, and other apartments and houses. The company is an Expedia group that solves short-term rentals for multifamily properties, allowing building owners and property managers to have control and transparency over short-term rentals while enabling their residents to rent their units short-term on listings sites such as Homeaway, VRBO, and Airbnb.

Kinsa

Series A in 2014
Kinsa, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing smart thermometers compatible with both Android and Apple devices. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, Kinsa's mobile-connected thermometer allows users to monitor their health and communicate effectively with those who are unwell. This device not only provides accurate temperature readings but also enables users to share vital health information, facilitating quicker recovery. Kinsa's innovative products aim to empower individuals and communities by tracking the spread of disease in real-time, thereby enhancing overall health management. The company originally operated under the name Transform Health Inc. before rebranding to Kinsa in July 2012.

UpCounsel

Seed Round in 2014
UpCounsel, Inc. operates an online marketplace in the United States that connects businesses with legal professionals based on their specific needs. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, the platform facilitates access to a range of legal services including agreements, business formation, patents, trademarks, immigration, general counsel, labor and employment, and securities and finance. The marketplace serves various clients, including legal departments, executives, human resources, and startups. In addition to connecting clients with lawyers, UpCounsel offers tools such as document collaboration software, a billing platform for invoicing and payment tracking, and marketing opportunities for legal professionals, fostering efficient collaboration and secure transactions. UpCounsel operates as a subsidiary of Enduring Ventures.

Peer5

Venture Round in 2014
Peer5, Inc. operates a global peer-to-peer (P2P) content delivery network that enhances video streaming for both live and on-demand content. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with an additional location in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company utilizes WebRTC technology to establish a decentralized mesh network. This innovative approach allows users to share video content directly with one another, reducing reliance on traditional centralized servers and improving overall streaming performance. Peer5's solution addresses common challenges faced by conventional content delivery networks, particularly during peak demand periods, by utilizing a hybrid switching algorithm that optimizes the source of video segments. This results in faster loading times and less re-buffering, ultimately providing a more efficient and high-quality viewing experience for users.

LeadGenius

Series A in 2014
LeadGenius, Inc. is a lead generation and outreach company that serves businesses, development organizations, nonprofits, and researchers both in the United States and internationally. Founded in 2011 and based in Berkeley, California, LeadGenius offers a comprehensive suite of services that includes customer research to generate targeted lead lists, data enrichment to ensure the accuracy and relevance of lead information, and lead qualification to identify viable prospects. Additionally, the company provides outbound email prospecting to facilitate sales outreach. With its end-to-end sales solution, LeadGenius assists sales teams in efficiently growing and scaling their operations throughout the sales process, ultimately enhancing their ability to convert leads into customers.

Cobalt Software

Seed Round in 2014
Cobalt Software enables private equity and venture capital firms can collect, analyze, and report on fund and portfolio company metrics the way they want. Cobalt works with management, finance, valuations, investor relations, and deal teams at private equity and venture capital firms to build a suite of data and reporting solutions that suit their firm size and investment style. It was founded in 2011 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Lenda

Seed Round in 2014
Lenda Inc. operates an online platform that allows homeowners to complete their home loan process online. Lenda Inc. was formerly known as GoRefi, Inc. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in San Francisco, California. As of April 17, 2019, Lenda Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Reali, Inc..

MoviePass

Series A in 2014
MoviePass Inc. was a subscription-based service that allowed customers in the United States to attend movies in theaters for a fixed monthly price. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in New York, the service utilized a mobile application to enable users to check into their chosen theaters, browse showtimes, and share their movie experiences on social networks. MoviePass offered access to a wide range of theatrical releases with no blackout dates, aiming to enhance the movie-going experience. The company had strategic partnerships, including one with Flix Brewhouse, to expand its offerings. However, MoviePass faced financial difficulties and filed for voluntary liquidation under Chapter 7 in January 2020, ultimately becoming a subsidiary of Helios and Matheson Analytics Inc.

Enevo

Series A in 2014
Enevo Oy, founded in 2010 and headquartered in Espoo, Finland, specializes in waste management analytics. The company develops software that utilizes ultrasonic sonar technology to monitor fill levels in waste containers, providing valuable data to commercial clients, haulers, and municipalities. Enevo's solutions help streamline waste management operations and enhance the financial, environmental, and social impacts of waste handling. The company serves a diverse customer base, including restaurants, retailers, and commercial properties across North America and Europe, often through resellers in countries like the Netherlands, Belgium, and Norway. With a focus on innovation, Enevo offers a predictive, end-to-end solution that automates the planning and logistics of waste and recycling services. The company has secured over $34 million in private equity funding to support its technological advancements and operational processes.

Life360

Series C in 2014
Life360, Inc. is a mobile application developer based in San Francisco, California, focusing on enhancing communication and safety for families. Founded in 2007, the company offers a platform that provides services such as private location sharing, location history, driving details, crash detection, roadside assistance, and help alerts, available through both free and paid membership subscriptions. The app serves millions of families across more than 140 countries, facilitating better synchronization and protection of loved ones. Life360, which was previously known as LReady, Inc., rebranded in 2011 and has secured over $100 million in funding from various investors, including Bessemer Venture Partners and Allstate, to support its growth and development.
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