Klaatch
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Klaatch operates a social community platform designed to enhance connections among older adults. The company developed the Social Quotient (SQ), which provides actionable insights for service providers, government agencies, and senior housing operators to address loneliness and foster community engagement. By leveraging predictive analytics and technology, Klaatch's platform matches like-minded individuals, facilitating opportunities for friendship and various activities. This approach aims to transform neighbors into friends, ultimately creating a supportive infrastructure that enriches the lives of senior citizens.
Mohm
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Mohm Health is a New York-based company that offers a digital platform designed to support new parents in addressing their children's health concerns. The platform facilitates an online community where parents can connect with each other and with licensed pediatricians, allowing them to engage in discussions and share experiences. Additionally, it provides curated content tailored to the specific health needs of children, helping parents make informed decisions regarding their children's well-being. Through this community-centered approach, Mohm Health aims to empower parents with the resources and support they need during the early stages of parenting.
RiftPay
Venture Round in 2021
RiftPay is a financial payment platform that focuses on social banking and mobile payments, prioritizing group interactions over individual transactions. It offers a unique application that enables users to manage finances collaboratively, allowing for seamless sharing and splitting of expenses among groups. Through its secure online system, RiftPay facilitates instant digital money transfers, enhancing the way users interact financially with one another. This innovative approach sets RiftPay apart in the financial industry, where traditional models often cater solely to individual needs.
WFHomie
Convertible Note in 2021
WFHomie is a platform focused on enhancing employee engagement and fostering a positive culture within remote teams. It offers a variety of services designed to facilitate informal connections among distributed employees, including engaging virtual events and icebreaker activities. The platform aims to create consistent cultural experiences for teams, supporting processes from onboarding to employee recognition. By promoting a connected and engaged workforce, WFHomie helps organizations attract and retain top talent, ensuring that employees remain happy, healthy, productive, and engaged, regardless of their physical location.
Blooming Health
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Blooming Health provides a comprehensive digital platform aimed at addressing social isolation and loneliness among older adults. The platform is designed for social and healthcare aging service providers, facilitating engagement through remote social monitoring, personalized program recommendations, and companionship services via cell phones, automated text messaging, and voice calls. By offering an easy-to-use and scalable solution, Blooming Health meets the diverse needs of older adults and their caregivers across multiple channels and languages. Additionally, the company is actively developing a community-based network of social determinants of health (SDOH) providers, which enhances holistic support for aging individuals, allowing healthcare and aging service providers to foster meaningful connections and improve overall well-being.
Butterflly Health
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Sanitas Health is dedicated to enhancing mental health services by focusing on accessibility and inclusivity for historically marginalized communities and Medicaid populations. The company has developed an AI-driven platform that provides culturally and gender-sensitive coaching and counseling, aiming to improve mental health outcomes. In addition, it connects individuals with therapists and experts in behavioral health and autism, facilitating direct access to care. This cloud-based telehealth platform also offers personalized self-help resources and educational content, along with a social network that links users with shared experiences, fostering a supportive community. Through its innovative approach, Sanitas Health addresses the multifaceted aspects of mental and physical well-being, ultimately aiming to empower individuals to enhance their overall health.
Endorsify
Venture Round in 2020
Endorsify, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based company that operates a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform designed to facilitate connections between brands and influencers. Founded in 2016, the platform enables influencers to create detailed profiles while allowing brands to discover and engage with these influencers for their marketing campaigns. Endorsify offers a range of features, including a network for content creators, a pricing model for influencer-generated content, and tools for managing campaign details and strategies. Additionally, the platform provides fully managed campaign services to assist brands in executing their marketing initiatives effectively.
Motivote
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Motivote is a social accountability platform that collaborates with companies, colleges, and nonprofit organizations to enhance voter engagement and foster civic habits within their communities. By utilizing research-backed nudge strategies, the platform offers tools for plan-making and social accountability to assist individuals in navigating the voting process for U.S. elections. Motivote also automates communications and provides data insights for program managers, ensuring effective outreach. Through features such as gamification, incentives, and peer-to-peer accountability, the platform enables users to form networks, pledge support, receive tailored reminders, and verify their votes, making the voting experience more enjoyable and accessible.
Hubbli
Convertible Note in 2020
Hubbli Inc. is a Toronto-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in developing a communication and information management platform tailored for school administration. The platform streamlines various administrative tasks, enabling schools to efficiently plan field trips, manage admissions, and facilitate the hiring of substitute teachers. It enhances communication among parents, teachers, and administrators by providing a user-friendly, group-based social network where they can share newsletters, text messages, calendar events, and images. Additionally, Hubbli offers website management services for schools, helping them maintain an effective online presence. By centralizing communication and automating administrative processes, Hubbli aims to improve parent involvement and reduce the workload on school staff, thereby fostering a more collaborative educational environment.
Hellofriend
Venture Round in 2019
Hellofriend, Inc. is a social ordering platform that facilitates seamless interactions for users looking to engage with local businesses. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the platform allows users to order and pay in advance at their favorite establishments while inviting friends to join in on the experience. This collaborative approach enables users to unlock exclusive rewards and share loyalty points, fostering a sense of community. Additionally, Hellofriend offers features such as contactless in-store ordering and payment, as well as mobile ordering capabilities, equipping businesses with essential tools to thrive in a competitive landscape. The company has received support from notable organizations including the Harvard Innovation Lab and various venture capital firms.
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.
Visible Network Labs
Seed Round in 2018
Visible Network Labs, Inc. is a technology start-up based in Denver, Colorado, founded in 2018. The company operates Aspen, a network intervention platform that helps the wellness and healthcare sectors utilize the power of social support networks to improve health outcomes, influence behavior, and reduce costs. Visible Network Labs also offers the PARTNER tool, which facilitates social network analysis, and a person-centered network application designed to gather and interpret data on individual support systems. Additionally, the company provides data dashboards for data storage and analysis, along with a support team to deliver technology solutions, including data catalogs and multi-dimensional visualizations. The services of Visible Network Labs cater to businesses, government entities, and nonprofit organizations, focusing on enhancing collaboration and social health through network science.
Kyso
Convertible Note in 2018
Kyso, Inc. operates a platform that enables users to share their data science models, thereby reducing the time data scientists spend creating models from scratch for new studies. The platform allows users to create or upload their notebooks and includes tools for visualizing the results of their models. Additionally, Kyso provides visualizations inspired by a diverse range of data, including politics, economics, social affairs, technology, and science. Headquartered in New York City, Kyso aims to facilitate collaboration and efficiency in the field of data science.
Blue Fever
Convertible Note in 2017
Blue Fever is a social well-being platform focused on providing young people with a safe and judgment-free environment to foster their mental wellness. It serves as an interactive community where users can express their authentic selves through journaling and other emotional media tools. The platform is designed to support post-millennial individuals by offering emotional support through artificial intelligence and community engagement. Users are encouraged to care for their mental health and can earn tokens as they make progress toward developing a healthy identity. By prioritizing a supportive atmosphere, Blue Fever aims to empower its users in their journey to mental well-being.
CityCop
Pre Seed Round in 2017
CityCop Inc. is a company that has developed a social GPS application designed for community watch, allowing users to report crimes and receive alerts from other community members. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company also has offices in São Paulo, Brazil, and Montevideo, Uruguay. The platform aims to empower individuals to enhance their safety and that of their neighbors by providing real-time information about criminal activities in their vicinity. Through active participation, users can contribute to creating a safer environment in their communities.
Yoller
Convertible Note in 2016
Yoller is a social planning platform designed to facilitate the organization of events among friends and peers. The mobile application allows users to quickly reach consensus on key details such as who, what, where, and when, making it easier for spontaneous gatherings to take place. By leveraging clean design, group psychology, and machine learning, Yoller enhances the planning process, ensuring that social occasions like reunions, adventure trips, and other meet-ups can be arranged efficiently and effectively. This focus on user experience and practicality positions Yoller as a valuable tool for individuals looking to connect with others in a fast and hassle-free manner.
PartyWith
Convertible Note in 2016
PartyWith is a mobile application designed to connect individuals who enjoy nightlife and social events. Initially launched as a travel-focused app to connect travelers with locals, it has evolved to serve a broader audience, enabling users to connect with fellow party enthusiasts regardless of their location. The app tracks upcoming events at local clubs and restaurants, providing users with alerts on ticket availability, guest capacity, invitation passes, and discounts. By facilitating connections, PartyWith helps both locals and visitors discover vibrant nightlife options, make new friends, and enhance their social experiences.
PartySlate
Convertible Note in 2016
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.
Branch is a company that facilitates efficient employee payment solutions and digital banking services for businesses. By providing accelerated pay options and digital wallets, Branch empowers workers while helping businesses streamline their financial processes and reduce costs. The service eliminates the need for pre-funding or capital, allowing organizations to enhance their payroll systems and offer faster payments. Additionally, Branch aims to foster meaningful public discourse by creating curated groups that engage in informed discussions on various topics, positioning itself as a platform for dialogue in contrast to traditional online communication methods.
Tapglue
Convertible Note in 2016
Tapglue is a developer of an online application engagement platform that enhances mobile applications by adding a social layer and various engagement features. With over twenty years of experience in product development, growth, and engineering from notable tech companies, Tapglue focuses on leveraging network effects to improve user retention and engagement. The platform allows mobile developers to integrate social functionalities swiftly, enabling users to create personal profiles and connect with friends. By providing a plug-and-play experience, Tapglue empowers app creators to concentrate on delivering an exceptional user experience while effectively building their communities.
AncestorCloud
Convertible Note in 2016
AncestorCloud Inc. is an online platform based in Provo, Utah, that connects family researchers with helpers and professional genealogists. Founded in 2013, the platform allows users to upload requests for various genealogical services, including record lookups, local photographs, document translations, and custom research. Through this community-oriented approach, AncestorCloud facilitates the sharing of ancestral information and supports individuals in their quest to uncover family histories.
PenPal Schools
Seed Round in 2016
PenPal Schools, Inc. is an organization that connects over 120,000 students across 170 countries through a free online curriculum aimed at enhancing educational skills and fostering global understanding. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, PenPal Schools offers various courses that allow students to learn about diverse topics, including life, history, cultures, environmental issues, civic leadership, and contemporary political debates in the United States. The organization has received multiple international awards and recognition for its impact, including acknowledgment from President Obama as a leading social enterprise. Through its innovative platform, PenPal Schools promotes cross-cultural communication and collaborative learning among students worldwide.
Tribe
Convertible Note in 2015
Tribe is a social network founded in Australia in 2015 by Jules Lund, which allows users to create personal networks known as "tribes." This platform enables individuals to connect with friends by selecting from existing members or inviting new ones. Aside from its social networking features, Tribe offers a platform for marketers to access branded content from influential creators, enhancing marketing efficiency. Brands can utilize this service through an annual subscription or a pay-per-use model. Since its inception, Tribe has expanded into the U.K. and the U.S., connecting over 6,000 brands with more than 50,000 creators. The platform has facilitated the creation of over 1 million pieces of branded content across more than 10,000 campaigns, partnering with notable companies like Unilever and Amazon.
Sidelines
Convertible Note in 2014
Sidelines, Inc. operates an online platform that connects content creators with their audiences, particularly focusing on sports enthusiasts. Founded in 2010 and based in San Francisco, California, the company amplifies writers' voices by showcasing their work on premium digital publications. It offers content publishers enhanced discussions integrated into their sites and allows brands to engage with specific demographics through sponsored authentic discussions. Additionally, Sidelines serves as a social network for sports fans, enabling users to follow their favorite teams and share opinions, photos, videos, and articles with friends and fellow fans.
Tyffon
Convertible Note in 2014
Tyffon Inc. is a developer of entertainment applications and immersive mixed reality (MR) content, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, with additional operations in Tokyo, Japan. Initially recognized for its mobile applications, including ZombieBooth, GenderMorph, and NecroFace, Tyffon gained significant attention with ZombieBooth 2, which garnered 40 million downloads in North America. The company participated in Disney's inaugural incubation program, leading to the collaborative release of "Show Your Disney Side." Tyffon has expanded into the location-based virtual reality sector with the establishment of its venue, TYFFONIUM, which offers immersive experiences that combine virtual and augmented reality technologies. This venue allows guests to engage in hyper-realistic environments and social interactions while exploring various entertainment content and games. Tyffon's ongoing projects include plans to open additional locations outside Japan, further enhancing its presence in the entertainment technology landscape.
Spitfire Athlete
Convertible Note in 2014
Spitfire Athlete, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that develops a fitness application specifically for women, founded in 2014. The app serves as a community and training platform, offering structured four-week training plans focused on strength, endurance, and conditioning. Designed to empower women, the application supports users in achieving various athletic and health goals, such as lifting more than their body weight, completing triathlons, and overcoming personal challenges like cancer and anorexia. With a user base exceeding 100,000 women, Spitfire Athlete fosters a supportive environment where members can connect with like-minded individuals who share a commitment to fitness and success. The platform also provides tools for tracking progress and learning exercises, helping users effectively plan their daily workouts and achieve their desired results.
Hollerback
Convertible Note in 2014
Hollerback Inc. is a mobile application company headquartered in San Francisco, California, that specializes in facilitating communication through video messages. By offering a platform designed to enhance personal connections, Hollerback aims to make staying in touch with others more enjoyable and straightforward. The application focuses on providing a user-friendly experience for sending video greetings, allowing users to express themselves in a dynamic way.
Inside Social
Seed Round in 2013
Inside Social is an early-stage technology company based in Seattle, Washington, founded in 2012 by Brewster Stanislaw and Joey Kotkins. The company operates a social media analytics platform designed for brands and advertisers, enabling them to effectively measure and enhance the impact of social sharing on key business metrics. Inside Social focuses on providing actionable insights that help brands and e-commerce companies improve their social marketing efforts by tracking important metrics that contribute to downstream conversions, such as revenue, customer loyalty, and lifetime value. Through its innovative platform, Inside Social aims to unlock the full potential of social media marketing for large brands.
Modabound
Seed Round in 2013
Modabound is a peer-to-peer mobile marketplace designed specifically for students to buy and sell fashion items within their college communities. Users can browse and purchase clothing and accessories uploaded by fellow students in their school or city. The platform facilitates transactions either through one-on-one connections for in-person purchases or by hosting Moda Pop-Up shops, where multiple sellers can showcase their items simultaneously to attendees. By focusing on a college-centric approach, Modabound makes fashion accessible and convenient for students, while fostering a safe shopping environment through community-based interactions.
Sqord
Pre Seed Round in 2013
Sqord, Inc. is a company focused on promoting physical activity among children through a socially-connected online platform. Founded in 2011 and based in Durham, North Carolina, Sqord offers a gamification system that combines a low-cost wearable device with an online experience. The Sqord Booster device tracks users' physical activity using a wrist-worn accelerometer and awards points that can be redeemed for various online rewards, such as gift cards and virtual goods. This platform encourages children to engage in physical activities while connecting and competing with peers, including classmates, sports teams, and friends. Sqord primarily serves elementary school students and youth organizations across the United States, addressing the growing concern of declining physical health and promoting healthier lifestyles.
Klooff
Pre Seed Round in 2013
Klooff is a digital platform designed for pet enthusiasts, enabling users to capture and share memorable moments of their pets through photos and videos. Users can submit content featuring their pets, such as amusing antics or unique talents, and add captions to enhance their submissions. The platform features a community-driven voting system that highlights the most popular entries in a Daily Top 10 List, fostering engagement and interaction among pet lovers. By serving as a global social network for pets and their owners, Klooff connects individuals through their shared love for animals and promotes a vibrant community focused on celebrating pet ownership.
Jukely
Pre Seed Round in 2013
Jukely Inc. is a Brooklyn-based company that provides information services related to music concerts and events. Founded in 2012, Jukely offers members daily guestlist access to a wide range of concerts, parties, and DJ sets each month. The company utilizes a platform that analyzes users' music preferences and social connections to recommend shows and potential concert companions. This personalized approach not only enhances the concert-going experience but also helps concert promoters and venues attract more attendees through targeted recommendations. Jukely's services are available via its website, mobile application, and social media channels.
BeehiveID
Seed Round in 2013
BeehiveID is like Carfax for people - they identify bad actors online before they have a chance to commit fraud. They look at data created when people use the internet and find the interconnected patterns that real people have that fraudulent accounts do not. Conventional wisdom has shown that a person’s social networks build & enhance trust when interacting with others. Inspired by the time-tested and insightful approach to trusted interactions, BeehiveID’s proprietary Social Authentication Technology™ (SAT) uses sophisticated algorithms to understand how individuals connect with each other online and the unique digital patterns these online social interactions generate. Combining SAT™ with traditional anti-fraud detection approaches such as IP detection, Geo-location, Browser fingerprinting, BeehiveID has created a compelling digital identity verification solution.
Nveloped
Seed Round in 2012
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Linksy is an online marketing platform designed to assist marketers in effectively reaching their target audiences. The platform enables employees, customers, and fans to share messages through various social media channels, facilitating broader communication and engagement. By offering a suite of marketing tools, Linksy helps organizations enhance their outreach and connect with stakeholders, ultimately promoting their brand and message across social networks.
FaithStreet
Convertible Note in 2012
FaithStreet is a platform designed to support faith communities by facilitating online engagement and financial contributions. It serves as a social network where users can post prayer requests and share information about church programs. Additionally, FaithStreet offers tools for managing donations, allowing individuals to make one-time or recurring contributions through web, mobile, or text options. By providing a directory of churches, the platform aims to enhance fundraising efforts and foster growth within faith communities.
Good&Co
Convertible Note in 2012
Good&Co Labs Inc. is a developer of a self-discovery engine and social networking application aimed at helping professionals find fulfillment in their careers and personal lives. The company offers tools such as Culture Fit Jobs, which assists users in understanding their strengths and preferences through quizzes, and Good&Co Teamwork, which provides personality assessments to enhance collaboration among coworkers. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Boston, London, and Lviv, Good&Co has amassed a significant user base, boasting over 1.5 million profiles and an extensive psychometric database. This platform combines engaging user experiences with scientific assessment to address challenges in employee retention and hiring by ensuring cultural compatibility between individuals and organizations.
Social Cascade is a for-benefit organization that operates as a software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider, focusing on fostering healthy communities through awareness and empathy. The company has developed a content management system aimed at delivering essential information to parents and caregivers. Its platform facilitates the sharing of trusted health information on social media, allowing healthcare providers to effectively connect with patients. Additionally, Social Cascade offers tools that generate insight reports on engagement data and trending topics, enhancing communication and support for families. The organization also features a social platform designed to assist children in their mental and social development, preparing them for academic success.