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LiveIn
Series B in 2024
LiveIn is a leading online marketplace specializing in student accommodation, boasting over 20,000 listings. The company operates a real estate brokerage platform designed to assist young individuals with limited economic resources in finding affordable rental housing. LiveIn prioritizes the well-being of its clients and workers, ensuring a responsible approach to their services. The platform provides a seamless rental search experience, featuring fully furnished rooms equipped with complimentary WiFi, weekly housekeeping, and maintenance services. This enables customers to easily locate and book rental properties in their vicinity, making the process efficient and user-friendly.
Gapai
Seed Round in 2024
Gapai is a recruitment platform focused on assisting Indonesian workers in discovering, learning, and securing international job opportunities. The platform connects prospective migrant workers with training institutions and recruitment partners, facilitating a seamless process from education to employment. It provides accessible training facilities, allowing users to enhance their skills from any location. Gapai ensures a transparent and targeted approach, enabling workers to gain valuable work experience, higher income potential, and necessary information about recruitment systems. By engaging various stakeholders, including training providers and global recruiters, Gapai aims to create a comprehensive ecosystem that adds value to all participants in the recruitment process.
LiveIn
Series B in 2023
LiveIn is a leading online marketplace specializing in student accommodation, boasting over 20,000 listings. The company operates a real estate brokerage platform designed to assist young individuals with limited economic resources in finding affordable rental housing. LiveIn prioritizes the well-being of its clients and workers, ensuring a responsible approach to their services. The platform provides a seamless rental search experience, featuring fully furnished rooms equipped with complimentary WiFi, weekly housekeeping, and maintenance services. This enables customers to easily locate and book rental properties in their vicinity, making the process efficient and user-friendly.
Foodmap
Convertible Note in 2023
FoodMap is a startup focused on connecting consumers with ethical farmers and food suppliers through an online food delivery platform. The company simplifies the process of ordering fresh produce by offering a range of organic products, including fruits, vegetables, cereals, oils, nuts, meat, and seafood. These products are directly sourced from farmers, allowing customers to purchase high-quality food items online and have them delivered to their homes. FoodMap aims to promote transparency and support sustainable farming practices while making fresh, nutritious food accessible to a wider audience.
Eezee
Series A in 2022
Eezee Pte Ltd operates an online business-to-business (B2B) marketplace specializing in industrial hardware and supplies. Founded in 2016 and based in Singapore, the platform offers a diverse catalogue that includes drills, impact drivers, wrenches, power testing tools, ladders, trolleys, office stationery, and workplace safety equipment. By connecting local suppliers with corporate clients, Eezee streamlines the procurement process, allowing users to purchase necessary products with ease through a simple online interface. The marketplace enhances efficiency for both buyers and sellers, enabling secure transactions and effective product marketing within Southeast Asia.
Eezee
Series A in 2022
Eezee Pte Ltd operates an online business-to-business (B2B) marketplace specializing in industrial hardware and supplies. Founded in 2016 and based in Singapore, the platform offers a diverse catalogue that includes drills, impact drivers, wrenches, power testing tools, ladders, trolleys, office stationery, and workplace safety equipment. By connecting local suppliers with corporate clients, Eezee streamlines the procurement process, allowing users to purchase necessary products with ease through a simple online interface. The marketplace enhances efficiency for both buyers and sellers, enabling secure transactions and effective product marketing within Southeast Asia.
Foodmap
Seed Round in 2022
FoodMap is a startup focused on connecting consumers with ethical farmers and food suppliers through an online food delivery platform. The company simplifies the process of ordering fresh produce by offering a range of organic products, including fruits, vegetables, cereals, oils, nuts, meat, and seafood. These products are directly sourced from farmers, allowing customers to purchase high-quality food items online and have them delivered to their homes. FoodMap aims to promote transparency and support sustainable farming practices while making fresh, nutritious food accessible to a wider audience.
NirogStreet
Series B in 2021
NirogStreet is a technology-driven platform that enhances the accessibility and delivery of Ayurvedic healthcare services. Designed to connect patients with authentic Ayurvedic doctors globally, it fosters a community where patients can review practitioners and contribute to evidence-based treatment through case studies and research reports. By streamlining the supply chain of Ayurvedic medicines and services, NirogStreet empowers doctors to provide improved healthcare solutions, facilitating the effective management and prevention of various ailments through traditional Ayurvedic practices. The platform emphasizes the integration of modern evidence with the principles of Ayurveda, ensuring a holistic approach to patient care.
Maria Health
Venture Round in 2021
Maria Health operates an online health insurance marketplace aimed at improving access to healthcare in the Philippines. The platform allows individuals, startups, and small to medium enterprises to compare a variety of premium and prepaid health plans from multiple providers. By providing a straightforward way for users to evaluate their options, Maria Health seeks to make healthcare more accessible and ensure that everyone has the opportunity to find a plan that meets their needs.
BridgeLinx
Seed Round in 2021
BridgeLinx is a digital freight network and marketplace designed to enhance logistics services for businesses, particularly large manufacturers and retailers. By leveraging machine learning, the platform efficiently connects shippers with various carriers, including truckers, owner-operators, transporters, and private fleets. This connection provides both asset-like reliability and broker-like flexibility, allowing for streamlined shipping processes. Additionally, BridgeLinx offers comprehensive support that includes port operations, documentation, and settlement services, ensuring end-to-end coverage for freight movement. This approach simplifies the logistics chain, enabling carriers to operate more effectively while facilitating the transportation needs of businesses.
NirogStreet
Series A in 2021
NirogStreet is a technology-driven platform that enhances the accessibility and delivery of Ayurvedic healthcare services. Designed to connect patients with authentic Ayurvedic doctors globally, it fosters a community where patients can review practitioners and contribute to evidence-based treatment through case studies and research reports. By streamlining the supply chain of Ayurvedic medicines and services, NirogStreet empowers doctors to provide improved healthcare solutions, facilitating the effective management and prevention of various ailments through traditional Ayurvedic practices. The platform emphasizes the integration of modern evidence with the principles of Ayurveda, ensuring a holistic approach to patient care.
GudangAda
Series B in 2021
GudangAda is a business-to-business marketplace focused on transforming and digitalizing Indonesia's distribution chain for fast-moving consumer goods. The platform connects key stakeholders, including principals, distributors, wholesalers, and retailers, by providing an end-to-end digital solution that facilitates online transactions. It enables users to conduct both small and bulk transactions, allowing them to operate as both sellers and buyers. Additionally, GudangAda offers logistics services, merchant solutions, and financial services, enhancing efficiency and accessibility within the supply chain. By streamlining interactions among traders, the platform aims to improve turnover rates, reduce costs, and expand customer reach.
Eezee
Seed Round in 2021
Eezee Pte Ltd operates an online business-to-business (B2B) marketplace specializing in industrial hardware and supplies. Founded in 2016 and based in Singapore, the platform offers a diverse catalogue that includes drills, impact drivers, wrenches, power testing tools, ladders, trolleys, office stationery, and workplace safety equipment. By connecting local suppliers with corporate clients, Eezee streamlines the procurement process, allowing users to purchase necessary products with ease through a simple online interface. The marketplace enhances efficiency for both buyers and sellers, enabling secure transactions and effective product marketing within Southeast Asia.
DCX
Series A in 2021
DCX - Digital Commodity Exchange operates a digital marketplace focused on trading agricultural commodities such as rice and fertilizers. By leveraging blockchain technology, the platform enhances trust, transparency, and efficiency in international trade, while minimizing fraud and document errors. It serves as a comprehensive solution for reporting and compliance, integrating various services including freight, inspection, insurance, and finance. Through its secure online ecosystem, DCX facilitates the physical delivery of commodities in global markets, ensuring reliability in the supply chain and enabling users to secure optimal deals across different service areas.
SourceSage
Venture Round in 2020
SourceSage is a B2B marketplace aggregator founded by Sim Jian Min, who, after observing inefficiencies in the outsourcing industry, sought to improve the procurement process for long-tail spending. Established in Singapore in 2015, the company leverages Big Data analytics to streamline purchasing for low-volume items, which have traditionally been overlooked by businesses. SourceSage facilitates access to millions of e-commerce products and services from various global and local marketplaces, allowing companies to make informed sourcing decisions. With a presence in 10 countries across the Asia-Pacific region—including Malaysia, Vietnam, India, Thailand, Indonesia, China, Australia, and Japan—SourceSage serves clients such as DHL, Certis, C&W, Mitsui, and Anphat, aiming to become the leading B2B managed marketplace for long-tail procurement in Asia.
AOne
Seed Round in 2020
AOne Learning Sdn Bhd operates an online marketplace for offline lessons and tutoring services in Malaysia. Founded in 2015 and based in Petaling Jaya, the platform connects instructors, institutions, and learners, allowing them to list, browse, and book various types of lessons. These lessons encompass home tutoring, sports, music and dance, martial arts, art and design, technology, and personal development. AOne also serves as an online directory for learning centers, including tuition centers, swimming schools, culinary academies, and dance studios. The platform facilitates educators in scheduling classes, managing student and teacher information, posting announcements, and tracking client payments, enhancing the overall learning experience.
NirogStreet
Seed Round in 2020
NirogStreet is a technology-driven platform that enhances the accessibility and delivery of Ayurvedic healthcare services. Designed to connect patients with authentic Ayurvedic doctors globally, it fosters a community where patients can review practitioners and contribute to evidence-based treatment through case studies and research reports. By streamlining the supply chain of Ayurvedic medicines and services, NirogStreet empowers doctors to provide improved healthcare solutions, facilitating the effective management and prevention of various ailments through traditional Ayurvedic practices. The platform emphasizes the integration of modern evidence with the principles of Ayurveda, ensuring a holistic approach to patient care.
GudangAda
Series A in 2020
GudangAda is a business-to-business marketplace focused on transforming and digitalizing Indonesia's distribution chain for fast-moving consumer goods. The platform connects key stakeholders, including principals, distributors, wholesalers, and retailers, by providing an end-to-end digital solution that facilitates online transactions. It enables users to conduct both small and bulk transactions, allowing them to operate as both sellers and buyers. Additionally, GudangAda offers logistics services, merchant solutions, and financial services, enhancing efficiency and accessibility within the supply chain. By streamlining interactions among traders, the platform aims to improve turnover rates, reduce costs, and expand customer reach.
PartySlate
Venture Round in 2020
PartySlate is a digital marketplace designed to assist individuals in planning various events, including weddings, corporate gatherings, and social celebrations. The platform connects users with leading event professionals, vendors, and venues both nationally and internationally. Users can explore a vast array of unique party ideas and browse portfolios of event planners, caterers, photographers, and more. Since its establishment in 2016, PartySlate has seen significant engagement, with over 25,000 venues, planners, and vendors sharing more than 2 million photos of actual events. This content-rich platform not only inspires users but also serves as a portfolio-sharing tool for professionals in the event industry, allowing them to showcase their work and connect with potential clients.
GudangAda
Seed Round in 2020
GudangAda is a business-to-business marketplace focused on transforming and digitalizing Indonesia's distribution chain for fast-moving consumer goods. The platform connects key stakeholders, including principals, distributors, wholesalers, and retailers, by providing an end-to-end digital solution that facilitates online transactions. It enables users to conduct both small and bulk transactions, allowing them to operate as both sellers and buyers. Additionally, GudangAda offers logistics services, merchant solutions, and financial services, enhancing efficiency and accessibility within the supply chain. By streamlining interactions among traders, the platform aims to improve turnover rates, reduce costs, and expand customer reach.
Foodmap
Seed Round in 2020
FoodMap is a startup focused on connecting consumers with ethical farmers and food suppliers through an online food delivery platform. The company simplifies the process of ordering fresh produce by offering a range of organic products, including fruits, vegetables, cereals, oils, nuts, meat, and seafood. These products are directly sourced from farmers, allowing customers to purchase high-quality food items online and have them delivered to their homes. FoodMap aims to promote transparency and support sustainable farming practices while making fresh, nutritious food accessible to a wider audience.
Smartkarma
Corporate Round in 2019
Smartkarma is an independent financial research platform focused on transforming how market participants generate, distribute, and consume investment insights, particularly in Asian markets. It serves as a trusted and unbiased source of information for global institutional investors, offering differentiated research and enhanced transparency essential for informed decision-making. By leveraging the expertise of leading analysts, academics, data scientists, and industry professionals, Smartkarma creates a collaborative marketplace that aids investors in improving efficiencies and optimizing their research expenditures. The platform operates on a subscription-based model, providing comprehensive analysis and context that enable users to effectively navigate the complexities of Asian markets. Through its innovative approach, Smartkarma aims to redefine the research landscape for global investors, fostering a new model of collaboration and value creation within the investment community.
NirogStreet
Seed Round in 2019
NirogStreet is a technology-driven platform that enhances the accessibility and delivery of Ayurvedic healthcare services. Designed to connect patients with authentic Ayurvedic doctors globally, it fosters a community where patients can review practitioners and contribute to evidence-based treatment through case studies and research reports. By streamlining the supply chain of Ayurvedic medicines and services, NirogStreet empowers doctors to provide improved healthcare solutions, facilitating the effective management and prevention of various ailments through traditional Ayurvedic practices. The platform emphasizes the integration of modern evidence with the principles of Ayurveda, ensuring a holistic approach to patient care.
PartySlate
Seed Round in 2019
PartySlate is a digital marketplace designed to assist individuals in planning various events, including weddings, corporate gatherings, and social celebrations. The platform connects users with leading event professionals, vendors, and venues both nationally and internationally. Users can explore a vast array of unique party ideas and browse portfolios of event planners, caterers, photographers, and more. Since its establishment in 2016, PartySlate has seen significant engagement, with over 25,000 venues, planners, and vendors sharing more than 2 million photos of actual events. This content-rich platform not only inspires users but also serves as a portfolio-sharing tool for professionals in the event industry, allowing them to showcase their work and connect with potential clients.
Konigle
Seed Round in 2019
Konigle is a business management software provider focused on assisting online stores in optimizing their operations and enhancing revenue. The software automates various growth tactics, enabling businesses to save time and reduce costs while increasing sales. It offers real-time notifications regarding repricing opportunities, competitor pricing changes, and other relevant market events. Additionally, Konigle's platform supports online sellers in managing pricing, discovering new products, overseeing stock management, and implementing SEO and marketing automation strategies. This comprehensive approach allows online stores to operate more efficiently and remain informed about market trends.
LiveIn
Series A in 2018
LiveIn is a leading online marketplace specializing in student accommodation, boasting over 20,000 listings. The company operates a real estate brokerage platform designed to assist young individuals with limited economic resources in finding affordable rental housing. LiveIn prioritizes the well-being of its clients and workers, ensuring a responsible approach to their services. The platform provides a seamless rental search experience, featuring fully furnished rooms equipped with complimentary WiFi, weekly housekeeping, and maintenance services. This enables customers to easily locate and book rental properties in their vicinity, making the process efficient and user-friendly.
Upwards
Seed Round in 2018
Upwards is a technology-driven care solutions company focused on making care accessible and affordable for families while supporting caregivers. By connecting families with suitable caregivers, Upwards facilitates access to childcare and other care services tailored to individual needs. The company employs a data-driven approach to enhance the care system's supply and capacity, enabling real-time connections among families, care providers, employers, and government resources. This platform not only helps families find affordable care options but also assists childcare providers in establishing sustainable businesses, ultimately enabling employers to offer valuable childcare benefits to their employees.
KEY Concierge
Venture Round in 2018
KEY is a concierge service provider bringing a three-sided marketplace for travelers, vacation rental properties, and local vendors.
SHIELD
Series B in 2018
SHIELD specializes in online fraud management solutions that assist enterprises in mitigating the risks associated with fraudulent payments and accounts. The company employs advanced technology, including trading algorithms, real-time pattern recognition, and passive biometric analytics, to identify fraudulent behaviors autonomously. SHIELD offers a comprehensive suite of services, including fraud prevention, network security, credit intelligence, and identity verification. It serves a diverse range of industries, including mobile applications, digital wallets, e-commerce, and marketplaces. Trusted by major global enterprises such as Razer, Alibaba, and BEAT, SHIELD safeguards over seven billion devices and protects approximately 500 million user accounts annually. Founded in 2007 and based in Singapore, the company was previously known as CashRun Pte Ltd.
Ricult
Seed Round in 2018
Ricult Inc. operates an online marketplace that connects farmers with suppliers of agricultural inputs and potential crop buyers, primarily focusing on smallholder farmers in developing countries. Founded in 2015 by MIT alumni, the company has developed a comprehensive digital platform that addresses the diverse needs of farmers, utilizing credit scoring algorithms and predictive analytics to assess creditworthiness. The platform also incorporates geographic information systems, satellite imagery, and agronomic models to provide farmers with vital information on crop management, including when to irrigate and harvest. Additionally, Ricult facilitates access to affordable loans and offers recommendations for improving crop yields. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Ricult currently operates in Thailand and Pakistan, aiming to empower farmers and help them escape poverty while accessing a multi-billion dollar market.
Smartkarma
Series B in 2017
Smartkarma is an independent financial research platform focused on transforming how market participants generate, distribute, and consume investment insights, particularly in Asian markets. It serves as a trusted and unbiased source of information for global institutional investors, offering differentiated research and enhanced transparency essential for informed decision-making. By leveraging the expertise of leading analysts, academics, data scientists, and industry professionals, Smartkarma creates a collaborative marketplace that aids investors in improving efficiencies and optimizing their research expenditures. The platform operates on a subscription-based model, providing comprehensive analysis and context that enable users to effectively navigate the complexities of Asian markets. Through its innovative approach, Smartkarma aims to redefine the research landscape for global investors, fostering a new model of collaboration and value creation within the investment community.
Maria Health
Seed Round in 2017
Maria Health operates an online health insurance marketplace aimed at improving access to healthcare in the Philippines. The platform allows individuals, startups, and small to medium enterprises to compare a variety of premium and prepaid health plans from multiple providers. By providing a straightforward way for users to evaluate their options, Maria Health seeks to make healthcare more accessible and ensure that everyone has the opportunity to find a plan that meets their needs.
SHIELD
Series A in 2017
SHIELD specializes in online fraud management solutions that assist enterprises in mitigating the risks associated with fraudulent payments and accounts. The company employs advanced technology, including trading algorithms, real-time pattern recognition, and passive biometric analytics, to identify fraudulent behaviors autonomously. SHIELD offers a comprehensive suite of services, including fraud prevention, network security, credit intelligence, and identity verification. It serves a diverse range of industries, including mobile applications, digital wallets, e-commerce, and marketplaces. Trusted by major global enterprises such as Razer, Alibaba, and BEAT, SHIELD safeguards over seven billion devices and protects approximately 500 million user accounts annually. Founded in 2007 and based in Singapore, the company was previously known as CashRun Pte Ltd.
Zilingo
Series B in 2017
Zilingo is a technology-driven platform founded in 2015 by Ankiti Bose and Dhruv Kapoor, aimed at transforming the fashion supply chain through innovative trade solutions. By digitizing the fashion industry, Zilingo provides a marketplace that connects brands and merchants directly with factories, offering essential tools such as analytics, efficient logistics, and secure payment options. This approach enables entrepreneurs to thrive in a sector that has historically favored a select few, promoting accessibility, transparency, and connection within the fashion ecosystem. Zilingo's vision is to democratize fashion, making it possible for anyone with the right ideas to succeed in the industry.
Upwards
Seed Round in 2017
Upwards is a technology-driven care solutions company focused on making care accessible and affordable for families while supporting caregivers. By connecting families with suitable caregivers, Upwards facilitates access to childcare and other care services tailored to individual needs. The company employs a data-driven approach to enhance the care system's supply and capacity, enabling real-time connections among families, care providers, employers, and government resources. This platform not only helps families find affordable care options but also assists childcare providers in establishing sustainable businesses, ultimately enabling employers to offer valuable childcare benefits to their employees.
PartySlate
Seed Round in 2017
PartySlate is a digital marketplace designed to assist individuals in planning various events, including weddings, corporate gatherings, and social celebrations. The platform connects users with leading event professionals, vendors, and venues both nationally and internationally. Users can explore a vast array of unique party ideas and browse portfolios of event planners, caterers, photographers, and more. Since its establishment in 2016, PartySlate has seen significant engagement, with over 25,000 venues, planners, and vendors sharing more than 2 million photos of actual events. This content-rich platform not only inspires users but also serves as a portfolio-sharing tool for professionals in the event industry, allowing them to showcase their work and connect with potential clients.
BeTheBeast
Venture Round in 2017
BeTheBeast Inc. specializes in online recruitment services aimed at high school athletes seeking college sports opportunities. Founded in 2011 and based in Manhattan Beach, California, the company provides a comprehensive platform that includes a college playing level rating system, online college matching tools, and digital athletic resumes. It also offers resources for parents, high school coaches, athletic directors, and college coaches, facilitating effective communication and progress tracking for athletes. BeTheBeast's recruiting solution integrates traditional practices with innovative digital assessments, significantly enhancing the chances of high school athletes being recruited. The company is committed to supporting parents in navigating the fragmented youth sports market, helping them find suitable athletic clubs, camps, and trainers. Additionally, BeTheBeast offers free digital services to high school athletic programs, driving engagement and registrations on its recruiting platform. Through these multifaceted offerings, BeTheBeast aims to streamline the recruitment process and connect athletes with the right college teams.
SourceSage
Venture Round in 2017
SourceSage is a B2B marketplace aggregator founded by Sim Jian Min, who, after observing inefficiencies in the outsourcing industry, sought to improve the procurement process for long-tail spending. Established in Singapore in 2015, the company leverages Big Data analytics to streamline purchasing for low-volume items, which have traditionally been overlooked by businesses. SourceSage facilitates access to millions of e-commerce products and services from various global and local marketplaces, allowing companies to make informed sourcing decisions. With a presence in 10 countries across the Asia-Pacific region—including Malaysia, Vietnam, India, Thailand, Indonesia, China, Australia, and Japan—SourceSage serves clients such as DHL, Certis, C&W, Mitsui, and Anphat, aiming to become the leading B2B managed marketplace for long-tail procurement in Asia.
Zilingo
Series A in 2016
Zilingo is a technology-driven platform founded in 2015 by Ankiti Bose and Dhruv Kapoor, aimed at transforming the fashion supply chain through innovative trade solutions. By digitizing the fashion industry, Zilingo provides a marketplace that connects brands and merchants directly with factories, offering essential tools such as analytics, efficient logistics, and secure payment options. This approach enables entrepreneurs to thrive in a sector that has historically favored a select few, promoting accessibility, transparency, and connection within the fashion ecosystem. Zilingo's vision is to democratize fashion, making it possible for anyone with the right ideas to succeed in the industry.
Smartkarma
Series A in 2016
Smartkarma is an independent financial research platform focused on transforming how market participants generate, distribute, and consume investment insights, particularly in Asian markets. It serves as a trusted and unbiased source of information for global institutional investors, offering differentiated research and enhanced transparency essential for informed decision-making. By leveraging the expertise of leading analysts, academics, data scientists, and industry professionals, Smartkarma creates a collaborative marketplace that aids investors in improving efficiencies and optimizing their research expenditures. The platform operates on a subscription-based model, providing comprehensive analysis and context that enable users to effectively navigate the complexities of Asian markets. Through its innovative approach, Smartkarma aims to redefine the research landscape for global investors, fostering a new model of collaboration and value creation within the investment community.
SourceSage
Seed Round in 2016
SourceSage is a B2B marketplace aggregator founded by Sim Jian Min, who, after observing inefficiencies in the outsourcing industry, sought to improve the procurement process for long-tail spending. Established in Singapore in 2015, the company leverages Big Data analytics to streamline purchasing for low-volume items, which have traditionally been overlooked by businesses. SourceSage facilitates access to millions of e-commerce products and services from various global and local marketplaces, allowing companies to make informed sourcing decisions. With a presence in 10 countries across the Asia-Pacific region—including Malaysia, Vietnam, India, Thailand, Indonesia, China, Australia, and Japan—SourceSage serves clients such as DHL, Certis, C&W, Mitsui, and Anphat, aiming to become the leading B2B managed marketplace for long-tail procurement in Asia.
Contender.com
Seed Round in 2016
Founded in January 2012 and based in Los Angeles, California, Contender.com operates a peer-to-peer marketplace for event tickets, including sports events, movies, and music concerts. The platform allows buyers and sellers to connect safely and negotiate ticket prices directly, utilizing their PayPal accounts for transactions. Contender.com emphasizes a fair and flexible experience, eliminating the concerns of counterfeit tickets and unreliable meetups, while also avoiding middlemen and hidden fees. This approach fosters a transparent environment where users can determine the true value of tickets.
CloudMondo
Venture Round in 2016
CloudMondo is a technology startup located in Silicon Valley, specializing in an online marketplace for Over-The-Top (OTT) network services. The company has developed a cloud-based platform designed to enhance global internet connectivity, viewing access to the internet as a fundamental human right. This innovative platform utilizes artificial intelligence, open-source technology, virtualization, and software-defined networking to provide affordable and interactive broadband solutions. By addressing the cost and complexity barriers associated with connectivity, CloudMondo aims to deliver highly accessible broadband services. The company also offers a suite of OTT services that enable various entities, including municipalities, service providers, and businesses, to generate revenue while providing interactive access to their users. Currently, CloudMondo's solutions are operational in 12 countries across four continents, reflecting its commitment to enhancing digital connectivity worldwide.
Caarly
Seed Round in 2015
Caarly is an online platform that facilitates transactions in the automotive industry by connecting dealerships directly with consumers. It offers a comprehensive marketplace for used cars, providing detailed listings that include essential information about each vehicle. This service enables both buyers and dealers to engage in a streamlined buying and selling process, enhancing transparency and accessibility in the automotive market.
BeTheBeast
Seed Round in 2015
BeTheBeast Inc. specializes in online recruitment services aimed at high school athletes seeking college sports opportunities. Founded in 2011 and based in Manhattan Beach, California, the company provides a comprehensive platform that includes a college playing level rating system, online college matching tools, and digital athletic resumes. It also offers resources for parents, high school coaches, athletic directors, and college coaches, facilitating effective communication and progress tracking for athletes. BeTheBeast's recruiting solution integrates traditional practices with innovative digital assessments, significantly enhancing the chances of high school athletes being recruited. The company is committed to supporting parents in navigating the fragmented youth sports market, helping them find suitable athletic clubs, camps, and trainers. Additionally, BeTheBeast offers free digital services to high school athletic programs, driving engagement and registrations on its recruiting platform. Through these multifaceted offerings, BeTheBeast aims to streamline the recruitment process and connect athletes with the right college teams.
AFINITY
Seed Round in 2015
Affinity Networks designs and builds engagement platforms for vertical communities. They are now beginning to develop jointly managed white-label apps for partners in key verticals as well as launching a developer SDK for 3rd party apps to access their platform, please contact them if you would like more information.
Smartkarma
Seed Round in 2015
Smartkarma is an independent financial research platform focused on transforming how market participants generate, distribute, and consume investment insights, particularly in Asian markets. It serves as a trusted and unbiased source of information for global institutional investors, offering differentiated research and enhanced transparency essential for informed decision-making. By leveraging the expertise of leading analysts, academics, data scientists, and industry professionals, Smartkarma creates a collaborative marketplace that aids investors in improving efficiencies and optimizing their research expenditures. The platform operates on a subscription-based model, providing comprehensive analysis and context that enable users to effectively navigate the complexities of Asian markets. Through its innovative approach, Smartkarma aims to redefine the research landscape for global investors, fostering a new model of collaboration and value creation within the investment community.
BeTheBeast
Seed Round in 2014
BeTheBeast Inc. specializes in online recruitment services aimed at high school athletes seeking college sports opportunities. Founded in 2011 and based in Manhattan Beach, California, the company provides a comprehensive platform that includes a college playing level rating system, online college matching tools, and digital athletic resumes. It also offers resources for parents, high school coaches, athletic directors, and college coaches, facilitating effective communication and progress tracking for athletes. BeTheBeast's recruiting solution integrates traditional practices with innovative digital assessments, significantly enhancing the chances of high school athletes being recruited. The company is committed to supporting parents in navigating the fragmented youth sports market, helping them find suitable athletic clubs, camps, and trainers. Additionally, BeTheBeast offers free digital services to high school athletic programs, driving engagement and registrations on its recruiting platform. Through these multifaceted offerings, BeTheBeast aims to streamline the recruitment process and connect athletes with the right college teams.
Laurel & Wolf
Seed Round in 2014
Laurel & Wolf, Inc. is an online platform that offers affordable interior design and decorating services across the United States. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in West Hollywood, California, the company aims to make professional design accessible to a broader audience. It serves as a marketplace where customers can connect with experienced designers, allowing these professionals to showcase their work, earn additional income, and build their personal brands. By leveraging an online model, Laurel & Wolf provides tailored design solutions for individuals, ensuring that each space reflects the unique needs and lifestyles of its clients.
Pollenizer
Venture Round in 2014
Pollenizer was an incubator based in Darlinghurst, Australia, with an additional office in Singapore. The firm focused on co-founding startup companies, particularly in the consumer and SaaS sectors, by partnering with strong founders and taking equity stakes at the concept stage. Pollenizer specialized in providing expertise in technology, marketing, and capital raising, and occasionally made seed investments. Its portfolio included several notable businesses such as Spreets, Posse, and TravelCandy. Founded by experienced professionals in the tech industry, Pollenizer aimed to foster innovation and growth in startups across Australia, Singapore, Manila, Bangkok, and Jakarta. However, the firm is currently out of business.
Tradesparq
Seed Round in 2014
Tradesparq is a trade networking platform helping global B2B buyers find and verify foreign suppliers.
AFINITY
Seed Round in 2014
Affinity Networks designs and builds engagement platforms for vertical communities. They are now beginning to develop jointly managed white-label apps for partners in key verticals as well as launching a developer SDK for 3rd party apps to access their platform, please contact them if you would like more information.
BeTheBeast
Seed Round in 2013
BeTheBeast Inc. specializes in online recruitment services aimed at high school athletes seeking college sports opportunities. Founded in 2011 and based in Manhattan Beach, California, the company provides a comprehensive platform that includes a college playing level rating system, online college matching tools, and digital athletic resumes. It also offers resources for parents, high school coaches, athletic directors, and college coaches, facilitating effective communication and progress tracking for athletes. BeTheBeast's recruiting solution integrates traditional practices with innovative digital assessments, significantly enhancing the chances of high school athletes being recruited. The company is committed to supporting parents in navigating the fragmented youth sports market, helping them find suitable athletic clubs, camps, and trainers. Additionally, BeTheBeast offers free digital services to high school athletic programs, driving engagement and registrations on its recruiting platform. Through these multifaceted offerings, BeTheBeast aims to streamline the recruitment process and connect athletes with the right college teams.
The IdeaLists
Seed Round in 2013
The Idealists is a curated online marketplace that connects brands, businesses, and agencies with creative professionals for various projects. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the platform allows users to list their projects, which are then pitched by a vetted community of creatives based on factors such as schedule and budget. This approach streamlines the process of finding talent, reducing unnecessary complexities and costs associated with project execution. Additionally, The Idealists provides a concierge service to assist clients in listing their projects, ensuring a seamless experience in recruiting for marketing initiatives.
TakeLessons
Series B in 2013
TakeLessons operates as a marketplace that connects students with qualified instructors across a broad range of subjects, including music, languages, wellness, and the arts. The platform is designed to accommodate different teaching and learning styles, facilitating both online and local classes. Instructors benefit from tools that simplify marketing and streamline business operations, offering integrated scheduling, billing, payment, and communication features that function effectively on both desktop and mobile devices. By bringing together a diverse community of educators and learners, TakeLessons aims to enhance the educational experience and optimize learning outcomes for users.
Tradesparq
Seed Round in 2012
Tradesparq is a trade networking platform helping global B2B buyers find and verify foreign suppliers.
EventUp
Seed Round in 2012
Eventup, Inc. operates an online marketplace that facilitates the booking of diverse event venues across the United States. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, the platform features a wide range of locations, including homes, apartments, lofts, hotels, galleries, and unique spaces suitable for various events such as weddings, corporate gatherings, and parties. By connecting property owners directly with clients, Eventup simplifies the venue selection process, allowing users to discover and book locations quickly and efficiently. Its comprehensive approach addresses the challenges of a fragmented market, enabling venue operators to monetize underutilized spaces while providing customers access to distinctive and previously hard-to-find venues. The company's operations extend to major cities including Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Chicago, and it functions as a subsidiary of Gather Technologies, Inc.
Tradesparq
Seed Round in 2012
Tradesparq is a trade networking platform helping global B2B buyers find and verify foreign suppliers.
Shift
Series A in 2011
Shift is an online marketplace specializing in the buying and selling of used cars. The company acts as a personal concierge service, handling tasks such as detailing cars, listing them on multiple platforms, arranging test drives, and finding interested buyers. Shift charges customers a service fee for registration, car preparation services, and sales tax. Before purchase, customers receive a comprehensive 150-point concierge report that includes vehicle specifications, high-resolution photos, vehicle history, and inspection results.
Vator
Venture Round in 2008
Vator, Inc. is an online community based in Alameda, California, dedicated to connecting startups with investors. Established in 2006, the platform serves as a professional resource marketplace that facilitates funding opportunities for entrepreneurs while enabling investors to discover promising companies. Vator aims to be a leading knowledge-sharing community focused on entrepreneurship and innovation, allowing innovators to showcase their emerging businesses to a diverse audience. By combining elements of social media with professional networking, Vator promotes collaboration, learning, and investment in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Media Matchmaker
Venture Round in 2005
Media Matchmaker is an online marketplace based in Los Angeles that facilitates connections between buyers and sellers of product placement advertising. Founded in 2004, the platform serves small to mid-sized consumer product brands seeking access to larger program and content producers. By systematically connecting media personnel with advertisers and media buyers, Media Matchmaker streamlines the process of product placement in movies, television, and other entertainment formats. The service enables users to gather essential information and engage in hassle-free transactions, addressing a significant gap in the market for brands that traditionally have limited access to advertising opportunities in the entertainment industry.
viagogo
Series A in 2005
Viagogo is a global online marketplace for buying and selling live event tickets, catering to both secondary buyers and sellers. Founded in 2005 and launched in 2006 by Eric Baker, who also co-founded StubHub, the platform allows users to list, browse, and purchase tickets for various events, including concerts and sports. Viagogo enhances user experience by offering a simple and intuitive interface, and it supports multiple languages and currencies, ensuring accessibility for users worldwide. The company charges a ten percent service fee to buyers and a fifteen percent commission on sales from sellers, providing a professional environment that fosters trust compared to less structured marketplaces. Viagogo aims to provide a secure platform for transactions and to facilitate resolution of any booking issues, making it a preferred choice for individuals looking to buy or sell tickets for live events.
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