True Ventures

True Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2005. The firm specializes in early-stage technology investments, focusing on seed and Series A funding for startups across various sectors, including consumer internet, software, hardware, health, and emerging technologies. True Ventures manages over $2.8 billion in capital and has supported more than 300 companies, contributing to the creation of over 25,000 jobs globally. The firm's investment strategy typically involves contributions ranging from $0.25 million to $3 million, aiming for ownership stakes between 20 and 25 percent. True Ventures is recognized for its commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and providing a supportive environment for founders, emphasizing personal and professional growth through its True Platform. The firm has achieved notable exits, including investments in companies that have been acquired by major corporations or gone public.

Dave Balter

Venture Partner

Phil Black

Co-Founder

Jon Callaghan

Managing Partner

Caroline Ciaramitaro

Associate

Gus Coldebella

Partner

Tony Conrad

Partner

Ann Crady Weiss

Venture Partner

Sahiti Enjeti

Analyst

Amy Errett

Partner

Ulrike Kellmereit

CFO

Om Malik

Partner

Fiona McCarthy

Principal

Michael Montano

Venture Partner

John O'Connell

Senior Associate

Natasha Sharma

Principal

Rohit Sharma

Partner

Jim Stewart

COO

James Stewart

COO and Partner

Priscilla Tyler

Vice President

Ann Weiss

Partner

Ariel Winton

Principal

Past deals in Mobile Apps

Ditto

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of a software development kit and application designed to help apps sync with or without connectivity. The company's software development kit directly communicates with other devices, without the need for a server and automatically manages the complexity of using multiple network means of transport, like Bluetooth and wifi, to find and connect to other devices and then synchronize any changes, enabling developers to build applications that sync with each other with and even without internet connectivity.

Monet

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Monet provides Instant Salary Advances to employees. Monet is a mobile app available to any employee with a recurring income and a bank account.

Upsie

Series A in 2021
Upsie Technology Inc operates a mobile application that simplifies the purchasing and management of extended warranties for consumer electronics and durable goods. Founded in 2015 and based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the company allows users to buy warranties for a variety of products, including TVs, laptops, and home appliances, at competitive prices without the pressure of sales pitches or significant markups. The app features an easy-to-navigate interface where users can compare warranty options, purchase coverage, and initiate claims. Additionally, it offers the capability to photograph and store receipts, track warranty expirations, and scan barcodes while shopping to identify available warranties.

Riva Health

Venture Round in 2021
Riva Health is building the future of cardiovascular healthcare. Riva’s breakthrough cardiology technology measures and manages hypertension, all through a smartphone app and camera. The company is led by co-founders, Dag Kittlaus and Tuhin Sinha, and confronts the leading cause of mortality in the United States, heart disease.

Mode

Series A in 2020
Mode, Inc. is a technology company that offers a cloud-based platform designed to facilitate the development and operation of Internet of Things (IoT) products. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with an additional office in Tokyo, Japan, Mode specializes in creating a scalable data infrastructure that allows businesses to collect and utilize real-world sensor data. Its innovative sensor gateway solution enables quick integration of sensors and equipment, funneling data into the cloud within days. This platform not only supports communication between devices and mobile clients but also provides tools for tracking and managing both devices and users. By effectively moving sensor data to the cloud and offering specialized time-series data storage, Mode delivers operational improvements and valuable insights for businesses seeking to enhance their operations.

Big Sky Health

Series A in 2020
At Big Sky Health, we're passionate about helping people live healthier, longer lives. Information, motivation, and accountability are all key to success on your path toward wellness—so we build experiences that provide all of the above. Here's to making your health journey as simple and successful as possible.

Big Sky Health

Seed Round in 2019
At Big Sky Health, we're passionate about helping people live healthier, longer lives. Information, motivation, and accountability are all key to success on your path toward wellness—so we build experiences that provide all of the above. Here's to making your health journey as simple and successful as possible.

Zero

Seed Round in 2019
Zero is a personal health and fitness platform. It is a fasting tracker used for intermittent, circadian rhythm, and custom fasting. Zero was founded in 2016.

Upsie

Series A in 2019
Upsie Technology Inc operates a mobile application that simplifies the purchasing and management of extended warranties for consumer electronics and durable goods. Founded in 2015 and based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the company allows users to buy warranties for a variety of products, including TVs, laptops, and home appliances, at competitive prices without the pressure of sales pitches or significant markups. The app features an easy-to-navigate interface where users can compare warranty options, purchase coverage, and initiate claims. Additionally, it offers the capability to photograph and store receipts, track warranty expirations, and scan barcodes while shopping to identify available warranties.

Jour

Seed Round in 2019
Jour is a guided journaling application that supports individuals, particularly teens and adults, in managing mental health challenges and fostering mindfulness. The app provides users with guided sequences designed to simplify the journaling experience, encouraging mindful reflection and personal expression. Jour includes a diverse library of audio sessions and written prompts aimed at inspiring users to explore various themes, such as anxiety management, dream recording, and cultivating gratitude. Founded in January 2019 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, Jour focuses on creating a supportive space for users to document their lives and navigate emotional challenges.

Podhero

Seed Round in 2019
Swoot is a social podcast player that allows people to discover shows with friends and recommend episodes. Swoot is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Mode

Series A in 2018
Mode, Inc. is a technology company that offers a cloud-based platform designed to facilitate the development and operation of Internet of Things (IoT) products. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with an additional office in Tokyo, Japan, Mode specializes in creating a scalable data infrastructure that allows businesses to collect and utilize real-world sensor data. Its innovative sensor gateway solution enables quick integration of sensors and equipment, funneling data into the cloud within days. This platform not only supports communication between devices and mobile clients but also provides tools for tracking and managing both devices and users. By effectively moving sensor data to the cloud and offering specialized time-series data storage, Mode delivers operational improvements and valuable insights for businesses seeking to enhance their operations.

Zero

Seed Round in 2018
Zero is a personal health and fitness platform. It is a fasting tracker used for intermittent, circadian rhythm, and custom fasting. Zero was founded in 2016.

Big Sky Health

Seed Round in 2018
At Big Sky Health, we're passionate about helping people live healthier, longer lives. Information, motivation, and accountability are all key to success on your path toward wellness—so we build experiences that provide all of the above. Here's to making your health journey as simple and successful as possible.

Airship

Series F in 2018
Airship is a company that specializes in customer engagement by providing a comprehensive platform for delivering targeted messages across various channels, including push notifications, emails, SMS, and in-app messages. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, Airship helps brands strengthen their relationships with customers through relevant and timely communication. The platform offers tools for audience segmentation, allowing clients to tailor messages based on user behavior, preferences, and location. Additionally, Airship supports mobile marketing automation, enabling businesses to trigger messages at critical moments in the customer journey. The company's services are utilized by marketing and digital experience teams across a range of industries, including retail, healthcare, gaming, and technology, enhancing their ability to engage customers effectively. Airship also provides strategic consulting and support services, further solidifying its role as a vital partner for brands looking to enhance their customer experience.

Madefire

Series B in 2016
Madefire, Inc. is a storytelling platform based in Berkeley, California, that offers an innovative mobile application for reading and sharing stories through an interactive format. Established in 2011, the company has developed a proprietary Motion Book Tool, allowing creators to combine words, images, motion, and sound, moving beyond the limitations of traditional comic book formats. The Madefire app provides a rich catalog of digital comics and graphic novels, featuring original titles from notable storytellers, including comic book legend Dave Gibbons. By leveraging the interactive capabilities of mobile devices and the web, Madefire aims to redefine how stories are created, experienced, and shared, offering users a continuous flow of new episodes and an engaging reading experience.

Lucid App

Seed Round in 2016
Lucid Performance Inc is a digital content company that specializes in mental fitness training and education through its website and mobile application. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Mill Valley, California, the company offers a mental fitness platform that includes various resources such as long-form video content, books, and podcasts. Additionally, it organizes location-based clinics, conferences, and events to enhance user engagement. The platform features workshops for coaches and provides athlete-curated content, enabling users to interact directly with experienced mental coaches who have worked with elite athletes across various sports. By making these resources accessible, Lucid App aims to help users improve their athletic performance by training their minds in just a few minutes a day.

Airship

Series E in 2016
Airship is a company that specializes in customer engagement by providing a comprehensive platform for delivering targeted messages across various channels, including push notifications, emails, SMS, and in-app messages. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, Airship helps brands strengthen their relationships with customers through relevant and timely communication. The platform offers tools for audience segmentation, allowing clients to tailor messages based on user behavior, preferences, and location. Additionally, Airship supports mobile marketing automation, enabling businesses to trigger messages at critical moments in the customer journey. The company's services are utilized by marketing and digital experience teams across a range of industries, including retail, healthcare, gaming, and technology, enhancing their ability to engage customers effectively. Airship also provides strategic consulting and support services, further solidifying its role as a vital partner for brands looking to enhance their customer experience.

Projector

Seed Round in 2016
Projector, founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, develops a mobile notification platform aimed at enhancing product experiences for developers and product teams. The company focuses on creating collaborative tools for visual communication, enabling users to integrate videos, GIFs, social media, and presentations into their applications. By facilitating visual storytelling, Projector helps teams expand their creative capabilities beyond traditional app boundaries.

Podhero

Seed Round in 2016
Swoot is a social podcast player that allows people to discover shows with friends and recommend episodes. Swoot is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Vital Labs

Seed Round in 2015
Vital Labs is a mobile "digital therapeutics" platform for the cardiology industry. It operates a healthcare platform for patients and clinical care professionals to communicate, participate, and analyze data for better decision making. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Burlingame, California.

Twin Prime

Series A in 2015
Twin Prime makes mobile apps fast. Performance in mobile depends on a variety of factors such as the wireless network technology, device models, operating system software and even the nature of the app itself. This makes the problem incredibly hard and complex. Twin Prime uses machine learning to make sense of these factors and delivers content to apps in the most optimal and quickest way.

Airship

Series D in 2015
Airship is a company that specializes in customer engagement by providing a comprehensive platform for delivering targeted messages across various channels, including push notifications, emails, SMS, and in-app messages. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, Airship helps brands strengthen their relationships with customers through relevant and timely communication. The platform offers tools for audience segmentation, allowing clients to tailor messages based on user behavior, preferences, and location. Additionally, Airship supports mobile marketing automation, enabling businesses to trigger messages at critical moments in the customer journey. The company's services are utilized by marketing and digital experience teams across a range of industries, including retail, healthcare, gaming, and technology, enhancing their ability to engage customers effectively. Airship also provides strategic consulting and support services, further solidifying its role as a vital partner for brands looking to enhance their customer experience.

North Technologies

Seed Round in 2015
North Technologies Inc. is a mobile application development company based in San Francisco, California, incorporated in 2014. The company focuses on creating innovative applications, having launched Tiiny, a photo-sharing app that allows users to share small photos and videos with friends, which are automatically deleted after 24 hours. Its second product, Watchville, serves as a platform for watch enthusiasts, aggregating news from various wristwatch blogs and providing tools such as an atomic clock for setting timepieces and tracking moon phases. North Technologies operates as a subsidiary of BOTH Media LLC.

First Opinion

Series A in 2014
First Opinion, Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2013. It has developed a smartphone application that connects mothers with healthcare professionals, specifically doctors who are also mothers, through a messaging platform. This service addresses a range of topics including illness, injury, pregnancy, child development, nutrition, lactation, and sleep training. The application allows users to receive immediate responses to their health-related inquiries, available 24 hours a day. While users can ask questions for free, there is an option to upgrade for additional treatment services if needed.

Flint

Series C in 2014
Flint is a mobile payment service that facilitates credit card transactions through scanning, invoicing, or online payments. Launched in 2011 by Greg Goldfarb and Andrew Laszlo, Flint's application allows users to accept payments on the spot, as well as send invoices for online bill payment. In addition to handling cash and checks, Flint integrates with Apple Passbook to manage customized coupons. The service features automatic syncing of all transaction details, including line item and customer information, with QuickBooks accounts, enhancing financial management for users. Flint provides a streamlined setup process, eliminating the need for a traditional merchant account, making it accessible for various businesses seeking to simplify their payment processes.

First Opinion

Seed Round in 2014
First Opinion, Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2013. It has developed a smartphone application that connects mothers with healthcare professionals, specifically doctors who are also mothers, through a messaging platform. This service addresses a range of topics including illness, injury, pregnancy, child development, nutrition, lactation, and sleep training. The application allows users to receive immediate responses to their health-related inquiries, available 24 hours a day. While users can ask questions for free, there is an option to upgrade for additional treatment services if needed.

Kiip

Series B in 2014
Kiip is a rewards network and mobile application that offers rewards from brands and companies for virtual achievements. It has received $15.4 million in total funding to date from Relay Ventures, Interpublic Group, Hummer Winblad, American Express Ventures, Digital Garage, True Ventures, Verizon Ventures, CrossLink Capital, and others. Kiip was Brian Wong, Courtney Guertin, and Amadeus Demarzi in 2010.

Flint

Series B in 2013
Flint is a mobile payment service that facilitates credit card transactions through scanning, invoicing, or online payments. Launched in 2011 by Greg Goldfarb and Andrew Laszlo, Flint's application allows users to accept payments on the spot, as well as send invoices for online bill payment. In addition to handling cash and checks, Flint integrates with Apple Passbook to manage customized coupons. The service features automatic syncing of all transaction details, including line item and customer information, with QuickBooks accounts, enhancing financial management for users. Flint provides a streamlined setup process, eliminating the need for a traditional merchant account, making it accessible for various businesses seeking to simplify their payment processes.

Applauze

Series A in 2013
Applauze, formerly known as 955Dreams Inc., operates as a mobile publishing company focused on providing event discovery and ticketing solutions through its iOS app, which launched in March 2013. The app offers users access to thousands of events daily, including concerts, theater productions, sports games, and community activities in 41 U.S. cities and 5 Canadian cities. By leveraging data analytics and machine learning, Applauze recommends relevant events to users, who can easily purchase tickets from both primary sellers and secondary markets. The company aims to create engaging and immersive mobile experiences, and its team consists of dedicated designers and developers committed to delivering high-quality applications. Applauze has garnered investment from notable figures such as Mitch Kapor and 500 Startups, reflecting its potential in the event management and ticketing industry.

Madefire

Series A in 2013
Madefire, Inc. is a storytelling platform based in Berkeley, California, that offers an innovative mobile application for reading and sharing stories through an interactive format. Established in 2011, the company has developed a proprietary Motion Book Tool, allowing creators to combine words, images, motion, and sound, moving beyond the limitations of traditional comic book formats. The Madefire app provides a rich catalog of digital comics and graphic novels, featuring original titles from notable storytellers, including comic book legend Dave Gibbons. By leveraging the interactive capabilities of mobile devices and the web, Madefire aims to redefine how stories are created, experienced, and shared, offering users a continuous flow of new episodes and an engaging reading experience.

Socrative

Seed Round in 2013
Socrative, Inc. is an educational technology company that offers an online student response system designed to enhance classroom engagement through interactive exercises and games. Founded in 2011 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Socrative provides teachers with tools for quick polling, pre-made quizzes, and open response activities that can be accessed via smartphones, laptops, and tablets. The platform tracks student performance in real-time, offering valuable insights that assist teachers, parents, schools, and districts in personalizing and improving the learning experience. In 2018, Socrative became a subsidiary of Showbie Inc., further expanding its reach and capabilities in the educational sector.

MessageMe

Series A in 2013
MessageMe is a mobile messaging application designed to enhance communication through personalized and emotionally engaging interactions. The platform focuses on creating a fun and lightweight user experience, encouraging users to send and respond to messages in a dynamic manner. By applying techniques from social gaming, MessageMe aims to enrich the emotional context of messaging, thereby increasing user engagement and excitement. The company has attracted interest from major players in the tech industry, including Snapchat and Truecaller. Ultimately, MessageMe was acquired by Yahoo for a sum estimated between $30 million and $40 million, reflecting its potential in the competitive messaging app landscape.

Kicksend

Seed Round in 2013
Kicksend is a photo printing and sharing platform that offers a web, mobile, and desktop application for users to easily send photographs and purchase prints. The service is designed to simplify the photo printing process and includes features such as social tools, multiple payment options, and one-click purchasing, as well as a virtual currency system for transactions. Kicksend has established partnerships with major retailers, including Walmart, Walgreens, Target, CVS, and Duane Reade, enabling users to conveniently pick up their printed photos at local locations.

Madefire

Venture Round in 2013
Madefire, Inc. is a storytelling platform based in Berkeley, California, that offers an innovative mobile application for reading and sharing stories through an interactive format. Established in 2011, the company has developed a proprietary Motion Book Tool, allowing creators to combine words, images, motion, and sound, moving beyond the limitations of traditional comic book formats. The Madefire app provides a rich catalog of digital comics and graphic novels, featuring original titles from notable storytellers, including comic book legend Dave Gibbons. By leveraging the interactive capabilities of mobile devices and the web, Madefire aims to redefine how stories are created, experienced, and shared, offering users a continuous flow of new episodes and an engaging reading experience.

Schematic Labs

Venture Round in 2013
Maker of social entertainment mobile apps for the real world.

MessageMe

Seed Round in 2013
MessageMe is a mobile messaging application designed to enhance communication through personalized and emotionally engaging interactions. The platform focuses on creating a fun and lightweight user experience, encouraging users to send and respond to messages in a dynamic manner. By applying techniques from social gaming, MessageMe aims to enrich the emotional context of messaging, thereby increasing user engagement and excitement. The company has attracted interest from major players in the tech industry, including Snapchat and Truecaller. Ultimately, MessageMe was acquired by Yahoo for a sum estimated between $30 million and $40 million, reflecting its potential in the competitive messaging app landscape.

Airship

Series D in 2013
Airship is a company that specializes in customer engagement by providing a comprehensive platform for delivering targeted messages across various channels, including push notifications, emails, SMS, and in-app messages. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, Airship helps brands strengthen their relationships with customers through relevant and timely communication. The platform offers tools for audience segmentation, allowing clients to tailor messages based on user behavior, preferences, and location. Additionally, Airship supports mobile marketing automation, enabling businesses to trigger messages at critical moments in the customer journey. The company's services are utilized by marketing and digital experience teams across a range of industries, including retail, healthcare, gaming, and technology, enhancing their ability to engage customers effectively. Airship also provides strategic consulting and support services, further solidifying its role as a vital partner for brands looking to enhance their customer experience.

Mobilespan

Venture Round in 2013
MobileSpan, based in Santa Clara, California, was founded in 2011 to aid enterprises in adapting to a mobile-centric work environment. The company develops a remote access platform that allows employees to securely access corporate content behind firewalls. Its Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) system integrates seamlessly with existing corporate infrastructures, extending access to document repositories and web applications on personal devices. This capability enables a flexible workforce to operate from any location while ensuring compliance with data governance standards and maintaining integration with company management systems.

Kiip

Series B in 2012
Kiip is a rewards network and mobile application that offers rewards from brands and companies for virtual achievements. It has received $15.4 million in total funding to date from Relay Ventures, Interpublic Group, Hummer Winblad, American Express Ventures, Digital Garage, True Ventures, Verizon Ventures, CrossLink Capital, and others. Kiip was Brian Wong, Courtney Guertin, and Amadeus Demarzi in 2010.

Remixation, Inc.

Venture Round in 2012
Remixation, Inc. is a technology company that develops a video application called Showyou, available on iPhones, iPads, and Apple TVs. The app focuses on facilitating video discovery through social connections, allowing users to find and share videos curated by friends and trusted sources. Showyou features a unique two-dimensional video grid layout, enhancing the user experience and making it enjoyable to explore content popular within the Showyou community. The application also includes a bookmarking tool for saving videos to watch later or sharing them on various platforms. Founded in 2005, Remixation, Inc. is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Portland, Oregon. It has operated as a subsidiary of Vevo LLC since December 2015. Prior to Showyou, the company created Vodpod.com, a prominent video curation site that boasted over one million curated video channels before its assets were sold in 2011.

MessageMe

Seed Round in 2012
MessageMe is a mobile messaging application designed to enhance communication through personalized and emotionally engaging interactions. The platform focuses on creating a fun and lightweight user experience, encouraging users to send and respond to messages in a dynamic manner. By applying techniques from social gaming, MessageMe aims to enrich the emotional context of messaging, thereby increasing user engagement and excitement. The company has attracted interest from major players in the tech industry, including Snapchat and Truecaller. Ultimately, MessageMe was acquired by Yahoo for a sum estimated between $30 million and $40 million, reflecting its potential in the competitive messaging app landscape.

Flint

Series A in 2012
Flint is a mobile payment service that facilitates credit card transactions through scanning, invoicing, or online payments. Launched in 2011 by Greg Goldfarb and Andrew Laszlo, Flint's application allows users to accept payments on the spot, as well as send invoices for online bill payment. In addition to handling cash and checks, Flint integrates with Apple Passbook to manage customized coupons. The service features automatic syncing of all transaction details, including line item and customer information, with QuickBooks accounts, enhancing financial management for users. Flint provides a streamlined setup process, eliminating the need for a traditional merchant account, making it accessible for various businesses seeking to simplify their payment processes.

Singly

Series A in 2012
Singly, founded in 2010 and based in San Francisco, provides software development kits (SDKs) and products designed to facilitate seamless integration between applications. The company's solutions enable independent developers, startups, agencies, and publishers to enhance user experiences by connecting various apps for sharing, engagement, and data management. Singly's offerings eliminate the need for custom code related to authentication, data syncing, and storage, thereby allowing teams to accelerate their time to market, focus more on product development, and reduce infrastructure costs. By simplifying the integration process, Singly helps businesses avoid maintenance distractions and overhead, making it easier to connect with users across fitness devices and applications.

Dinamundo

Seed Round in 2012
Dinamundo is a social check-in service that encourages real-world connections through humor. Users can check in with one another by scanning QR codes on their smartphones, which rewards them with comedic fortunes crafted by professional comedians. This approach aims to foster genuine interactions while leveraging technology, countering the trend of excessive smartphone use that often isolates individuals. The Dinamundo app allows users to share their humorous experiences on social media and track their interactions with others. Founded by a team of startup veterans in San Francisco, Dinamundo's mission is to enhance social engagement by integrating laughter and fun into everyday encounters. The service is free and designed to promote a lighthearted atmosphere among users.

Just.me

Series A in 2011
Just.me, Inc. is a mobile messaging platform headquartered in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2011. It integrates various communication features, including camera functionality, video capture, voice messaging, and traditional text messaging, into a single application. Users can create and share memories through unlimited photos, videos, voice, and text, allowing them to document life events and control their audience. The platform offers options to share content privately with select individuals or publish it publicly. By leveraging the smartphone address book, Just.me ensures clarity in sharing, as users can easily manage who sees their messages. Currently, the app is in beta for iPhone, with an Android version under development and a web version available with limited features.

Appconomy

Series B in 2011
Appconomy Inc. is a software company that specializes in developing a mobile marketing platform aimed at enhancing shopping experiences for consumers and providing valuable insights for retailers. The company offers a range of mobile retail technology solutions designed for Chinese retailers and global brands. Its offerings include branded applications, such as the Carrefour Shopping Guide, which provides features like smart shopping lists, in-store navigation, and targeted promotions. Appconomy also develops white-label applications focused on mobile loyalty and gifting, along with the Jinjin Loyalty Marketplace that helps businesses strengthen customer relationships. Additionally, the company creates mobile applications for online merchants and smart spaces across various sectors, including healthcare and construction. Appconomy's platform, leveraging its AppWallet technology, allows developers to integrate features like deals, loyalty programs, and social sharing into their apps. Founded in 2010, Appconomy is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

Schematic Labs

Series A in 2011
Maker of social entertainment mobile apps for the real world.

Airship

Series C in 2011
Airship is a company that specializes in customer engagement by providing a comprehensive platform for delivering targeted messages across various channels, including push notifications, emails, SMS, and in-app messages. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, Airship helps brands strengthen their relationships with customers through relevant and timely communication. The platform offers tools for audience segmentation, allowing clients to tailor messages based on user behavior, preferences, and location. Additionally, Airship supports mobile marketing automation, enabling businesses to trigger messages at critical moments in the customer journey. The company's services are utilized by marketing and digital experience teams across a range of industries, including retail, healthcare, gaming, and technology, enhancing their ability to engage customers effectively. Airship also provides strategic consulting and support services, further solidifying its role as a vital partner for brands looking to enhance their customer experience.

Kicksend

Seed Round in 2011
Kicksend is a photo printing and sharing platform that offers a web, mobile, and desktop application for users to easily send photographs and purchase prints. The service is designed to simplify the photo printing process and includes features such as social tools, multiple payment options, and one-click purchasing, as well as a virtual currency system for transactions. Kicksend has established partnerships with major retailers, including Walmart, Walgreens, Target, CVS, and Duane Reade, enabling users to conveniently pick up their printed photos at local locations.

Just.me

Seed Round in 2011
Just.me, Inc. is a mobile messaging platform headquartered in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2011. It integrates various communication features, including camera functionality, video capture, voice messaging, and traditional text messaging, into a single application. Users can create and share memories through unlimited photos, videos, voice, and text, allowing them to document life events and control their audience. The platform offers options to share content privately with select individuals or publish it publicly. By leveraging the smartphone address book, Just.me ensures clarity in sharing, as users can easily manage who sees their messages. Currently, the app is in beta for iPhone, with an Android version under development and a web version available with limited features.

One Inc.

Seed Round in 2011
One Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that develops a mobile application designed to facilitate social networking by connecting users with shared interests. The app notifies individuals when others nearby, who have also downloaded the application, share similar interests. By leveraging information from users' social media profiles, the app enhances the interaction experience by helping users discover and engage with like-minded individuals in their vicinity.

410 Labs

Series A in 2011
410 Labs, Inc. is a technology company based in Baltimore, Maryland, founded in 2010. The company develops innovative applications aimed at enhancing communication and information access. Its flagship product, Chuck, is an iPhone application designed to streamline email management on mobile devices. Additionally, 410 Labs has created Replyz, which facilitates connections with helpful individuals, and Shortmail, which simplifies the email experience for users, making it more effective and enjoyable. Through these tools, 410 Labs aims to improve the overall productivity and satisfaction of digital communication.

Kiip

Series A in 2011
Kiip is a rewards network and mobile application that offers rewards from brands and companies for virtual achievements. It has received $15.4 million in total funding to date from Relay Ventures, Interpublic Group, Hummer Winblad, American Express Ventures, Digital Garage, True Ventures, Verizon Ventures, CrossLink Capital, and others. Kiip was Brian Wong, Courtney Guertin, and Amadeus Demarzi in 2010.

Milk

Angel Round in 2011
Milk is a mobile development lab founded by Kevin Rose, Jeff Hodsdon, and Daniel Burka. Milk has announced its first mobile app, Oink, released last fall. The company has since been acquired by Google.

Yobongo

Seed Round in 2011
Yobongo is a mobile communication startup currently in private beta testing. They keys to the service are location, realtime, and identity. Yobongo is a new way for people to communicate with people nearby. We believe connecting with people in the real world is much harder than it should be. That by giving people the opportunity to connect with other like minded people we can help foster authentic communications about everything and anything. Mobile devices are more powerful than ever before, but the way we communicate on them hasn't kept pace. Always connected and location aware devices demand new approaches to make communicating more efficient and fun. Yobongo aims to re-imagine the way we communicate on mobile devices. Yobongo is available on iPhone and iPod Touch. The world is filled with places where people can pretend to be someone they're not. Yobongo isn't one of them. Yobongo is about authentic conversations with real people. That is why we require real photos and real names. Because when you are being yourself you can forge real connections and friendships.

Keep Holdings

Series B in 2011
Keep Holdings, Inc. is a New York-based company that develops a mobile application designed for fitness training and workout guidance. The Keep app provides users with workout plans, professional video instructions, and performance tracking features to enhance their fitness journey. In addition to its fitness-focused offerings, Keep Holdings also provides a platform that aggregates products from various e-commerce sources, allowing users to discover and purchase the latest trends in fashion, decor, accessories, and beauty. By connecting consumers and brands, Keep Holdings aims to facilitate engagement and enhance the shopping experience through its innovative applications and services.

Appconomy

Series A in 2010
Appconomy Inc. is a software company that specializes in developing a mobile marketing platform aimed at enhancing shopping experiences for consumers and providing valuable insights for retailers. The company offers a range of mobile retail technology solutions designed for Chinese retailers and global brands. Its offerings include branded applications, such as the Carrefour Shopping Guide, which provides features like smart shopping lists, in-store navigation, and targeted promotions. Appconomy also develops white-label applications focused on mobile loyalty and gifting, along with the Jinjin Loyalty Marketplace that helps businesses strengthen customer relationships. Additionally, the company creates mobile applications for online merchants and smart spaces across various sectors, including healthcare and construction. Appconomy's platform, leveraging its AppWallet technology, allows developers to integrate features like deals, loyalty programs, and social sharing into their apps. Founded in 2010, Appconomy is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

Airship

Series B in 2010
Airship is a company that specializes in customer engagement by providing a comprehensive platform for delivering targeted messages across various channels, including push notifications, emails, SMS, and in-app messages. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, Airship helps brands strengthen their relationships with customers through relevant and timely communication. The platform offers tools for audience segmentation, allowing clients to tailor messages based on user behavior, preferences, and location. Additionally, Airship supports mobile marketing automation, enabling businesses to trigger messages at critical moments in the customer journey. The company's services are utilized by marketing and digital experience teams across a range of industries, including retail, healthcare, gaming, and technology, enhancing their ability to engage customers effectively. Airship also provides strategic consulting and support services, further solidifying its role as a vital partner for brands looking to enhance their customer experience.

Kiip

Angel Round in 2010
Kiip is a rewards network and mobile application that offers rewards from brands and companies for virtual achievements. It has received $15.4 million in total funding to date from Relay Ventures, Interpublic Group, Hummer Winblad, American Express Ventures, Digital Garage, True Ventures, Verizon Ventures, CrossLink Capital, and others. Kiip was Brian Wong, Courtney Guertin, and Amadeus Demarzi in 2010.

Ditto

Seed Round in 2010
Ditto is a location-based application designed for mobile devices that facilitates social interactions among friends. The app allows users to share their current locations and activities, making it easier to discover recommendations for restaurants, movies, and various events. By enabling users to see what their friends are up to and when they are looking for companionship, Ditto promotes spontaneous gatherings and enhances social experiences. Users can download the app to start engaging with their social circle, whether they are planning a coffee meetup, attending a movie, or exploring evening activities.

Schematic Labs

Seed Round in 2010
Maker of social entertainment mobile apps for the real world.

The Extraordinaries

Seed Round in 2010
The Extraordinaries offers an iPhone and Web app that allows you to micro-volunteer on-demand and on-the-spot. Have a favorite cause, organization, or interest? The Extraordinaries allows you to do something meaningful for it in just a few minutes. The Extraordinaries is a for-profit social enterprise. We are currently applying to become a B-corp, a new type of corporation that uses the power of business to solve social problems

Plancast

Seed Round in 2010
The best way to discover events and activities with friends.

Worldly Developments

Seed Round in 2010
Worldly Developments is a software development team based in San Francisco that specializes in creating social web applications. The company gained recognition for developing Plancast, a service that facilitates social event discovery. With a focus on innovative design and user engagement, Worldly Developments aims to enhance social interactions through technology.

Airship

Series A in 2010
Airship is a company that specializes in customer engagement by providing a comprehensive platform for delivering targeted messages across various channels, including push notifications, emails, SMS, and in-app messages. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, Airship helps brands strengthen their relationships with customers through relevant and timely communication. The platform offers tools for audience segmentation, allowing clients to tailor messages based on user behavior, preferences, and location. Additionally, Airship supports mobile marketing automation, enabling businesses to trigger messages at critical moments in the customer journey. The company's services are utilized by marketing and digital experience teams across a range of industries, including retail, healthcare, gaming, and technology, enhancing their ability to engage customers effectively. Airship also provides strategic consulting and support services, further solidifying its role as a vital partner for brands looking to enhance their customer experience.

SendMe

Series D in 2009
SendMe Mobile specializes in direct-to-consumer mobile content subscriptions, offering a diverse array of products including ringtones, games, and wallpapers. The company gained significant traction in February 2008 when it secured a distribution deal with the Independent Online Distribution Alliance, which expanded its catalog to include ringtones from independent artists such as Snoop Dogg and Kottonmouth Kings. Founded by a team with extensive experience in senior management roles at CNET, SendMe Mobile focuses on delivering engaging and varied mobile content to its users.

appssavvy

Series A in 2008
appssavvy is a technology company that specializes in activity advertising, aiming to transform the way web and mobile advertising is delivered and received. By focusing on consumer engagement, appssavvy redefines how brands connect with their audience and creates native advertising experiences for publishers. The company emphasizes the use of data and insights to enhance advertising effectiveness, particularly by analyzing real-time consumer behavior. Through its innovative approach, appssavvy seeks to improve the overall advertising landscape for both brands and publishers.

SendMe

Series C in 2008
SendMe Mobile specializes in direct-to-consumer mobile content subscriptions, offering a diverse array of products including ringtones, games, and wallpapers. The company gained significant traction in February 2008 when it secured a distribution deal with the Independent Online Distribution Alliance, which expanded its catalog to include ringtones from independent artists such as Snoop Dogg and Kottonmouth Kings. Founded by a team with extensive experience in senior management roles at CNET, SendMe Mobile focuses on delivering engaging and varied mobile content to its users.

Remixation, Inc.

Series A in 2007
Remixation, Inc. is a technology company that develops a video application called Showyou, available on iPhones, iPads, and Apple TVs. The app focuses on facilitating video discovery through social connections, allowing users to find and share videos curated by friends and trusted sources. Showyou features a unique two-dimensional video grid layout, enhancing the user experience and making it enjoyable to explore content popular within the Showyou community. The application also includes a bookmarking tool for saving videos to watch later or sharing them on various platforms. Founded in 2005, Remixation, Inc. is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Portland, Oregon. It has operated as a subsidiary of Vevo LLC since December 2015. Prior to Showyou, the company created Vodpod.com, a prominent video curation site that boasted over one million curated video channels before its assets were sold in 2011.

SendMe

Series B in 2006
SendMe Mobile specializes in direct-to-consumer mobile content subscriptions, offering a diverse array of products including ringtones, games, and wallpapers. The company gained significant traction in February 2008 when it secured a distribution deal with the Independent Online Distribution Alliance, which expanded its catalog to include ringtones from independent artists such as Snoop Dogg and Kottonmouth Kings. Founded by a team with extensive experience in senior management roles at CNET, SendMe Mobile focuses on delivering engaging and varied mobile content to its users.

SendMe

Series A in 2006
SendMe Mobile specializes in direct-to-consumer mobile content subscriptions, offering a diverse array of products including ringtones, games, and wallpapers. The company gained significant traction in February 2008 when it secured a distribution deal with the Independent Online Distribution Alliance, which expanded its catalog to include ringtones from independent artists such as Snoop Dogg and Kottonmouth Kings. Founded by a team with extensive experience in senior management roles at CNET, SendMe Mobile focuses on delivering engaging and varied mobile content to its users.
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