Zipdragon Ventures

Zipdragon Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California. The firm specializes in seed financing and early-stage investments, primarily targeting industry cloud startups and companies in the software-as-a-service sector. Zipdragon Ventures tends to invest in businesses close to its home base and has a notable portfolio that includes companies such as Classy, FotoNotes, Gridium, Munchery, Voltaiq, Dropcountr, Swiftly, Guidebook, and Zerista. Additionally, the firm has experience in the climate tech sector, demonstrating its commitment to supporting innovative solutions in various industries.

Benjamin Blackwood

Principal

Sheeraz Haji

Founder and Managing Partner

11 past transactions

Dropcountr

Seed Round in 2017
Dropcountr, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in water management solutions through its mobile application, Dropcountr. Founded in 2013, the application empowers homeowners to monitor their water usage, set personalized goals, and receive utility rebates. It provides insights into tiered pricing structures and allows users to compare their current consumption with past usage while also enabling them to detect leaks proactively. Additionally, Dropcountr supports utility staff by offering valuable data on customer behavior and facilitating instant communication with users. Through its innovative platform, Dropcountr aims to enhance the relationship between water utilities and their customers, promoting water conservation and efficiency.

Swiftly

Venture Round in 2017
Swiftly, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing data-driven applications for public transportation. The company offers a comprehensive platform designed to enhance operational mobility and efficiency for transit agencies by unifying public transit data across various departments and stakeholders. Swiftly's platform integrates seamlessly with existing transit hardware and provides essential features such as GTFS and TransXchange data, location and operator information, on-board data, real-time passenger information, and historical data analytics. By leveraging billions of data points and advanced algorithms, Swiftly aims to improve transit system performance and service reliability for transportation agencies, residents, and governments. Originally known as Swyft Technologies, Inc., the company rebranded to Swiftly, Inc. in January 2016 and was incorporated in 2014.

Munchery

Venture Round in 2017
Munchery is an online food delivery service that aims to simplify weeknight dinners by providing wholesome, chef-crafted meals delivered directly to customers' homes or offices. The company partners with top local chefs who create fresh, healthy dishes using high-quality ingredients sourced from local farmers and producers committed to organic and sustainable practices. With a rotating menu offered each weekday, Munchery caters to various dietary preferences, including vegetarian, low-carb, and wheat-free options, ensuring a diverse selection for all types of eaters. By focusing on convenience and quality, Munchery seeks to make it easy for customers to enjoy delicious meals without the hassle of cooking.

Guidebook

Venture Round in 2017
Guidebook Inc. is a company that specializes in providing a mobile application platform designed for event organizers. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Guidebook allows users to create mobile applications for a variety of events, such as conferences, school orientations, conventions, and trade shows, without requiring any technical skills. The platform features a user-friendly app builder that guides users through the process of selecting templates, customizing features, and publishing apps to major app stores. Attendees of events can access schedules, receive personalized reminders, navigate venues using interactive maps, and engage with other event elements such as speakers and exhibitors. Additionally, users can contribute to event engagement through personalized to-do lists, session ratings, and feedback sharing, enhancing the overall event experience.

Swiftly

Seed Round in 2016
Swiftly, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing data-driven applications for public transportation. The company offers a comprehensive platform designed to enhance operational mobility and efficiency for transit agencies by unifying public transit data across various departments and stakeholders. Swiftly's platform integrates seamlessly with existing transit hardware and provides essential features such as GTFS and TransXchange data, location and operator information, on-board data, real-time passenger information, and historical data analytics. By leveraging billions of data points and advanced algorithms, Swiftly aims to improve transit system performance and service reliability for transportation agencies, residents, and governments. Originally known as Swyft Technologies, Inc., the company rebranded to Swiftly, Inc. in January 2016 and was incorporated in 2014.

JackRabbit Systems

Venture Round in 2016
JackRabbit Systems is a technology company focused on serving the global travel industry. It develops a comprehensive platform that includes a booking referral engine, event management software, and marketing performance insights data. Additionally, the company provides event marketing tools and channel distribution solutions, all designed to equip travel companies with software that generates actionable insights. By offering these innovative solutions, JackRabbit Systems aims to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in travel marketing and event management.

Voltaiq

Venture Round in 2015
Voltaiq is a technology company that has developed the first Enterprise Battery Intelligence™ (EBI) software platform, which allows customers to optimize battery performance, reliability, and financing while minimizing risks associated with recalls and battery failures. The EBI platform is a fully automated solution that aggregates extensive battery data throughout the entire product lifecycle, offering insights into both real-time battery functionality and future performance. Founded in 2012 by two PhD graduates from UC Berkeley, Voltaiq serves a diverse global clientele, including leaders in transportation, consumer electronics, energy storage, and the broader battery supply chain. By providing critical analytics, Voltaiq enhances safety and accelerates innovation in battery usage, helping manufacturers and users improve productivity and performance.

Frontleaf

Venture Round in 2014
Frontleaf is a provider of customer-usage analytics that focuses on helping Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) companies enhance customer adoption, engagement, and retention. The company offers an analytics platform that generates actionable insights from product usage and other indicators of customer health. By operating across the customer lifecycle, Frontleaf serves as an intelligence center for various programs aimed at increasing trial or freemium conversions, reducing churn, and driving revenue expansion. Its solutions empower businesses to better understand which aspects of their products contribute to customer retention, ultimately helping them to maximize customer lifetime value.

SiteCapture

Venture Round in 2013
FotoNotes, LLC specializes in mobile and cloud solutions designed to enhance and automate field service operations across various industries, including property management and construction. Founded in 2009 and based in Oakland, California, the company provides a comprehensive mobile-cloud platform that facilitates property and facility maintenance, inspections, project management, and work order tracking. Its offerings include tools for conducting property inspections, managing maintenance and construction work orders, and reporting on project status. Additionally, FotoNotes supports facilities management through inspections, damage reporting, and work order assignment. The platform enables field service professionals to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance communication, all while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. By replacing cumbersome processes that rely on multiple tools with a unified mobile application and cloud platform, FotoNotes aims to transform how businesses capture, manage, and share critical information in real-time.

Gridium

Venture Round in 2012
Gridium Inc. is a software company based in Menlo Park, California, established in 2011. It specializes in developing building operations and energy management solutions tailored for the commercial and industrial sectors. The company’s software focuses on optimizing energy consumption by providing comprehensive data analysis and tracking features. This enables energy users to lower their energy costs, enhance maintenance operations, and efficiently coordinate with vendors. By analyzing data from smart meters, Gridium's solutions streamline maintenance collaboration and improve overall building performance while ensuring occupant satisfaction.

Classy

Venture Round in 2012
Classy, Inc., established in 2006 and headquartered in San Diego, California, specializes in developing and operating an online and mobile fundraising platform for nonprofit organizations and social enterprises globally. The company provides an all-in-one solution for crowdfunding, peer-to-peer campaigns, event ticketing, and direct donations, along with branding and customization tools. Classy also offers integrated solutions with Salesforce and dedicated support services. Since 2011, Classy has facilitated tens of millions of donations from over 190 countries, raising over $2 billion for social causes.
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