Headline

Headline is a venture capital firm established in 1998 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It operates in seven cities around the world and invests in a diverse range of sectors including fintech, e-commerce, software, digital health, developer tools, open-source, media, digital innovation, and consumer services. The firm manages Early Stage Funds across the US, Europe, Asia, and Brazil, allowing for localized investments, while its Growth Fund targets global investments from Series B and beyond. By being closely connected to local markets, Headline can identify emerging trends and promising entrepreneurs. The firm has a notable portfolio featuring companies such as Sonos, The RealReal, Creditas, and Bumble, reflecting its commitment to supporting innovative and high-potential businesses.

Jonathan Becker

Partner

Nicolas von Blottnitz

Investor, US

Conrad Chu

Partner

Jett Fein

General Partner

Andreas Haug

Founding and General Partner

Jake Horwitz

Investor, US

Joseph Huang

Partner

Brad Lu

Partner

Trevor Neff

Partner at Headline Growth

Ketul Patel

Investor, US

Shalini Rao

Partner at Headline Growth

Jonathan Userovici

General Partner

Anna Vershebeniuk

Principal

Dominic Wilhelm

Principal

Nancy Xiao

Partner, Growth

Kevin Zhang

Principal

King Goh

Partner, Growth and Fintech Investing

Gabriel Alves

Partner

Past deals in Series B

Motion

Series B in 2024
Motion creates platform that combines visual content with performance metrics to help growth teams improve their creative strategy.

Gorilla

Series B in 2024
Gorilla focuses on transforming the energy and utility industry through innovative energy data applications. The company addresses longstanding data challenges that hinder innovation by offering a robust architectural data foundation tailored specifically for energy companies. Its platform features a flexible data model and a stable environment, which includes reusable algorithms that facilitate a quicker digital transformation process. By automating data collection and providing tools for pricing, forecasting, and reporting, Gorilla empowers energy retailers to leverage data-driven technology, thereby enhancing their sales while mitigating risks. With offices in Antwerp, London, Austin, and Melbourne, Gorilla is positioned to support energy companies in maximizing their return on investment from data.

Braavo Capital

Series B in 2024
Braavo Capital, Inc. is a financial solutions company that specializes in providing capital-as-a-service financing to mobile app developers, primarily for marketing and user acquisition. Founded in 2015 and based in New York, the company offers non-dilutive funding options, allowing developers to access capital without relinquishing ownership stakes. In addition to funding, Braavo Capital provides analytics tools that assist app businesses in monitoring performance and making informed, data-driven decisions.

Nivoda

Series B in 2024
Nivoda Limited is a business-to-business online marketplace based in London, with an additional office in Hong Kong, that specializes in the buying and selling of diamonds and jewelry. Founded in 2017, Nivoda simplifies the global jewelry trade by providing a platform that connects jewelry businesses with verified suppliers, allowing them to browse a wide selection of diamonds and gemstones. The marketplace enables users to purchase goods efficiently from anywhere in the world through a single checkout process, helping clients source diamonds at competitive prices while minimizing logistical hurdles and additional costs associated with international purchases. Nivoda's aim is to enhance profits and accelerate growth for jewelry businesses by streamlining the sourcing process.

Helcim

Series B in 2024
Helcim is a payments company that provides a platform designed to help small businesses accept credit card payments efficiently and affordably. The company focuses on enhancing the payment experience by offering a variety of features, including invoicing, online store capabilities, point of sale solutions, recurring payment management, API integrations, and multi-currency processing. Helcim aims to simplify the payment process for businesses, making it easier to sign up and use its services. By prioritizing customer support and offering competitive rates, Helcim seeks to empower small businesses and contribute to the growth of local communities.

Carewell

Series B in 2024
Carewell is a leading e-commerce platform specializing in caregiving products, providing an extensive range of items across categories such as incontinence, nutrition, mobility, and mom & baby. The company focuses on supporting independent caregivers by offering not only a wide selection of home health products, including personal care and medical supplies, but also valuable resources like over 300 educational articles, detailed video content, and comprehensive FAQs. With a dedicated team of customer care experts available 24/7, Carewell aims to simplify the caregiving experience by ensuring that caregivers and their families have access to expert-vetted products and proactive service, distinguishing itself from traditional online retailers and drug stores.

Monta

Series B in 2024
Monta is a developer of an integrated operating platform that caters to the entire electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem, including drivers, businesses, municipalities, and the electricity grid. The platform offers comprehensive services such as charging location access, real-time charging data, payment processing, and billing and reporting features. Monta's mission is to facilitate the adoption of EV technology by providing innovative and reliable solutions for the complete EV charging cycle. The company aims to support the transition to sustainable mobility and foster the growth of e-mobility through its user-friendly app and charging portal, ultimately driving the future of electric vehicle infrastructure.

Mine

Series B in 2023
The Privacy, Governance & Compliance Operating System from Mine! As the #1 rated data privacy platform on G2, businesses prefer MineOS over the competition for its simplicity, unique automation, and ML-assisted features, which make quick work of compliance. Discover data quickly and thoroughly, highlight and act on relevant risks, manage data requests and customer consent beautifully, prevent breaches and ensure compliance stays effortless - with MineOS.

Tabnine

Series B in 2023
Tabnine, Inc. is an artificial intelligence company based in Toronto, Canada, that specializes in autocompletion software for developers. Founded in 2018, Tabnine offers an AI-powered coding assistant designed to help development teams enhance their coding efficiency while maintaining privacy and security. The platform predicts and autocompletes lines of code based on context and learned programming patterns, enabling developers to write software more seamlessly. Additionally, it includes features for analyzing code snippets and leveraging open-source code effectively. Tabnine's capabilities extend to providing an AI chat agent that can explain code and generate code, tests, and documentation from plain language prompts, thereby reducing errors and streamlining the software development process. Tabnine operates as a subsidiary of Codota Dot Com Ltd.

PowerUs

Series B in 2023
PowerUs is a digital career platform focused on empowering technically skilled blue-collar workers by facilitating their job search and career advancement. The platform provides recruitment services tailored for candidates in fields such as electronics, plant mechanics, and refrigeration technology. By connecting these workers with potential employers, PowerUs aims to enhance their career prospects and help them discover new job opportunities within the industry.

Trellis Research

Series B in 2023
Trellis Research, Inc. is a legal data and analytics company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2017. It specializes in providing legal practitioners with insights derived from state trial court records, offering a comprehensive understanding of court data and judicial analytics. The company operates a searchable database of California Superior Court records, which includes practical judicial biographies and analytical tools focused on individual judges. By leveraging AI-based insights, Trellis Research aims to enhance legal intelligence and facilitate informed decision-making for law firms through its innovative platform.

GetHarley

Series B in 2023
GetHarley is an online platform that facilitates connections between consumers and physicians, focusing on personalized skincare solutions. The platform allows clinicians to conduct consultations with patients either in-person or via video, enabling them to create customized product or treatment plans. By streamlining the process, GetHarley eliminates the need for clinicians to maintain inventory or manage shipping logistics. This approach ensures that customers have access to medical-grade products and clinical treatments designed to improve their skin health.

Airvet

Series B in 2023
Airvet Inc. is a veterinary telemedicine platform that connects pet owners with veterinarians through a user-friendly application. Founded in 2018 and based in Beverly Hills, California, Airvet enables pet parents to schedule virtual appointments for general health checkups, medical inquiries, and behavioral concerns via live video, audio, and chat. This innovative approach fosters ongoing relationships between veterinarians and clients, enhancing the continuity of care that was previously difficult to maintain. By providing affordable access to veterinary services, Airvet aims to improve the health and well-being of pets, while also driving clinic revenue and integrating veterinarians into a modern veterinary community.

Homa Games

Series B in 2022
Homa Games is a gaming technology platform based in Paris, France, that focuses on creating and publishing mobile games, particularly in the hyper-casual and idle genres. The company collaborates with over 200 carefully selected studios globally to develop games, having published more than 30 titles, including NERF Epic Pranks!, Sky Roller, and Idle World. Homa Games provides game creators with data-driven tools and human expertise, enabling them to transform their creative concepts into commercially successful games. The company also specializes in user acquisition, monetization, and offers automation and optimization services for app production and publishing, aimed at enhancing the gaming experience and supporting mobile game developers in growing their applications from inception.

Podimo

Series B in 2022
Podimo is an audio entertainment subscription company that focuses on creating an ecosystem for podcasters by compensating creators for their work. The platform offers a diverse range of podcasts, including popular shows and exclusive content from both established and emerging hosts. This variety allows users to access a wide selection of podcasts at their convenience, enhancing the listening experience. By prioritizing the needs of podcasters and fostering a supportive environment for content creation, Podimo aims to change the landscape of audio entertainment.

Shikomel

Series B in 2022
Shikomel Food Tech Inc. is a Japan-based company that develops a mobile application designed for food ordering and recipe sharing. The app allows users to receive recipes from restaurants and offers the option to order from menus provided by various food establishments. By facilitating the exchange of recipes and utilizing artificial intelligence, Shikomel aims to streamline the food preparation process for restaurants and food providers. This innovative platform helps reduce labor hours and optimize ordering by promoting collaboration between restaurants and food factories, ultimately addressing common challenges in food preparation and delivery.

Solid Financial Technologies

Series B in 2022
Solid's platform enables banks & companies to offer embedded banking, payments, and card products, in a safe, secure & compliant way.

Finhay

Series B in 2022
Finhay is a wealth management platform based in Hanoi, Vietnam, aimed at transforming how individual investors access financial products. Founded in 2017 by Huy Nghiem and Minh Tri Do, the platform allows users to make micro-investments in mutual funds, starting from as little as 50,000 Vietnamese Dong (approximately US$2.15). Utilizing advanced machine learning, Finhay provides personalized investment recommendations tailored to different risk preferences, enabling investors to accumulate and invest small amounts of capital flexibly. The platform is designed to assist retail investors in building their portfolios and securing their financial futures through convenient digital access to a variety of investment opportunities.

Let’s Do This

Series B in 2022
Let's Do This is the global online marketplace for endurance events, helping people search, find and book their next race. They're the online company helping people get offline. Their mission is to inspire people across the world to come together and experience moments that make them feel alive. The company was founded in 2016 by Alex Rose and Sam Browne who are both passionate runners and cyclists. Let's Do This is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with an office in Boulder, Colorado, USA.

LucidLink

Series B in 2022
LucidLink is a developer of a cloud-native file service that facilitates collaboration among remote creative teams working with shared data sets. Its platform, known as Filespaces, offers high-performance scalability and robust security features, allowing users to efficiently manage file-based workloads on object storage. By transforming cloud-hosted assets into an extension of local storage, LucidLink enables teams to access files instantly without the need for syncing or downloading, thereby enhancing productivity and streamlining collaborative media projects.

RABO

Series B in 2022
RABO, Inc. is a company based in Shibuya, Japan, that specializes in the design, manufacture, and distribution of Internet of Things-based wearable devices for cats. Founded in 2018, RABO develops innovative solutions to monitor feline behavior and health. Its product lineup includes the Catlog pendant and belt, which track various activity metrics for cats throughout the day, and the Catlog app, a mobile application that allows cat owners to review their pets' data. RABO's offerings aim to enhance cat health management by providing insights into behaviors such as weight and urine volume. The company's products are primarily available through online retail channels.

Zeller

Series B in 2022
Zeller is a Melbourne-based company that offers integrated payments and financial services solutions tailored for Australian businesses. Established in 2020, Zeller aims to simplify financial management by providing a single platform where business owners can accept payments, manage their finances, and make fast payments to recipients. The company addresses the challenges faced by many Australian businesses, which often struggle with fragmented financial services and opaque pricing. By consolidating various financial tools into one connected ecosystem, Zeller enhances cash flow and reduces the time needed for businesses to navigate multiple providers and complex onboarding processes. Its user-friendly platform features a straightforward online sign-up process without the need for long-term contracts, making it accessible for a wide range of businesses.

Air

Series B in 2022
Air is the Creative Operations System for marketing and creative teams. Find, organize, share, and collaborate on your images and videos. It's a visual workspace where your images and videos can be easily stored, shared, managed, and finalized. Say goodbye to legacy tools like Dropbox, Google Drive, and traditional DAMs. Air’s intuitive UI is purpose-built for visual assets. Find files faster with visual search and AI autotagging. Share files securely. Fast-track projects and feedback. Customize workflows. Your team can save countless hours managing digital assets with Air.

Inteluck

Series B in 2022
Inteluck Corporation operates a logistics platform that provides comprehensive fleet management solutions and data-driven services across Southeast Asia. Based in Singapore and with a presence in countries like the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam, the company specializes in trucking, distribution, freight forwarding, contract logistics, and customized supply chain services. Inteluck's offerings include fleet GPS tracking, asset tracking, cold chain monitoring, and fleet data analytics. By leveraging the Internet of Things and data analytics, Inteluck helps enterprises optimize resources, reduce logistics costs, and improve operational efficiency. Additionally, the platform supports truckers by facilitating additional deliveries, maximizing revenue, and providing fast payment and financial services, ensuring secure and efficient transactions for all parties involved.

PlanRadar

Series B in 2022
PlanRadar offers a SaaS solution for documentation and communication in construction and real estate projects (e.g. construction documentation, task and defect management. due diligence, etc.). Today, there are in each real estate project on average 1-2 issues per 100ft². PlanRadar's solution with web access and native apps for all kinds of mobile devices (iOS, Android, Windows) supports the user in recording, documentation, communication, and tracking of any kind of information. Project & site managers, architects & planners, specialists, technicians, property &facility managers or investors and owners can record any kind of information (e.g. tasks, defects, ec.) in a cost & time-saving way directly on the site with their tablet or smartphone and assign them in real-time to responsible project stakeholders. PlanRadar has already more than 7,000 customers and more than 60,000 users from 45 different countries worldwide. Thousands of our users save already 7 working hours every single week.

Dray Alliance

Series B in 2021
Dray Alliance is transforming the drayage trucking industry with its innovative technology platform that streamlines container deliveries to warehouses. By digitizing the container trucking process, the platform enhances transparency and predictability while reducing friction in each stage of delivery. It connects shippers, carriers, and truckers in real-time, ensuring efficient coordination. The platform also standardizes drayage rates to eliminate haggling, provides performance reviews and random inspections to uphold quality, and optimizes return trips to enhance operational efficiency. By focusing on data-driven solutions, Dray Alliance enables import and export shippers to effectively plan and manage the transportation of their products from ports to warehouses.

Podimo

Series B in 2021
Podimo is an audio entertainment subscription company that focuses on creating an ecosystem for podcasters by compensating creators for their work. The platform offers a diverse range of podcasts, including popular shows and exclusive content from both established and emerging hosts. This variety allows users to access a wide selection of podcasts at their convenience, enhancing the listening experience. By prioritizing the needs of podcasters and fostering a supportive environment for content creation, Podimo aims to change the landscape of audio entertainment.

First AML

Series B in 2021
First AML Limited, established in 2017 and based in Auckland, New Zealand, specializes in providing outsourced customer due diligence (CDD) services. The company offers a range of compliance solutions, including identity verification, source of wealth and source of funds assessments, politically exposed person (PEP) screening, and support for annual reporting and audits. First AML's cloud-based platform simplifies the anti-money laundering onboarding process, enabling clients to efficiently manage compliance with regulations across various jurisdictions. By facilitating data integration and streamlining workflows, the company assists businesses of all sizes, including law firms, accounting firms, real estate agents, and financial institutions, in mitigating the risk of criminal exploitation and enhancing access to the financial system.

Clyde

Series B in 2021
Clyde is a product lifecycle platform that supports businesses in enhancing profitability while delivering high-quality services to their clients. By connecting companies, insurers, and consumers, Clyde facilitates a streamlined approach to managing product offerings. This integration allows insurers to tap into emerging online and in-store sales opportunities, ultimately helping customers maximize the value of their purchases. Through its innovative platform, Clyde aims to improve operational efficiency and customer satisfaction across various industries.

Pismo

Series B in 2021
Pismo is a technology company that offers a comprehensive processing platform for banking, payments, and financial market infrastructure. Its cloud-based solution is designed to positively impact lives globally by providing a range of features such as customer relationship management, billing, acquiring network management, client acquisition, and credit analysis. The company's data centers enable build-to-order services, enhancing customization and personalization options for enterprise, cloud computing, and service provider clients. Pismo's patented architecture and scalable design contribute to a low cost of ownership and rapid speed to market, helping clients optimize their financial offerings effectively.

Elemy

Series B in 2021
Elemy is a nationwide provider of childhood behavioral and mental healthcare, specializing in areas such as autism, ADHD, OCD, depression, social anxiety, and bipolar disorder. Launched in April 2020, the company utilizes a technology-driven care model that modernizes traditional healthcare delivery through in-home services. This approach enhances access to care, improves clinical outcomes, and reduces costs. Elemy's platform offers free autism assessments and matches children with therapists to develop individualized treatment plans tailored to their specific needs. The multidisciplinary clinical team implements an integrated treatment model that has demonstrated significant improvements in behavior. Backed by notable venture capital and healthcare investors, Elemy is committed to transforming the landscape of childhood mental health care.

Spider Labs

Series B in 2021
Spider Labs, Ltd. is a cybersecurity company based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in the detection and prevention of online advertising fraud. Founded in 2011, the company develops an automated, AI-driven software known as Spider AF, which safeguards digital advertisements from fraudulent clicks and conversions. This tool enables ad tech businesses, advertisers, and ad agencies to effectively identify and block fraudulent activities through centralized fraud management and advanced analytics. By providing complete transparency in digital advertising, Spider Labs enables clients to track ad placement, recognize fraudulent behaviors, and access clean, fraud-free data, thereby enhancing the integrity of online advertising campaigns.

Cake Bikes

Series B in 2021
CAKE combines excitement and responsibility in its development of light, quiet, and clean high-performance electric motorcycles and mopeds. Its first model, the lightweight off-roader Kalk, was released in January 2018 and received widespread praise. CAKE's award-winning streak was extended in 2019 with the launch of the Ösa, a utility platform with an integrated power station and off-road capabilities. The company's goal is to inspire people to live in a zero-emission society. It was founded in 2016 by the acknowledged entrepreneur in strategy, design, and branding, Stefan Ytterborn.

LEAPWORK

Series B in 2021
Leapwork A/S is a provider of an automation platform designed to streamline repetitive processes, including software testing. The company offers a no-code visual productivity tool that allows both business and technical users to automate tasks easily. The LEAPWORK Automation Platform supports various automation needs, including test automation, robotic process automation, and application performance monitoring. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Frederiksberg, Denmark, Leapwork serves over 400 global enterprises across multiple industries, including banking, insurance, life sciences, and aerospace. Its client roster features notable organizations such as NASA, PayPal, and Daimler. The company has additional offices in London, San Francisco, Minsk, and Gurugram, facilitating its international reach and support for automation initiatives.

Honeycomb

Series B in 2021
Honeycomb provides full-stack observability for modern engineering teams to understand, debug, and improve production systems. Honeycomb's customers rely on the product for fast incident response, system optimization, and delivering pain-free releases across the software engineering cycle that translates to happy devs and happy customers. Founded on the experience of debugging problems at the scale of millions of apps serving tens of millions of users, it helps every engineer to the instrument and queries the behavior of their system. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in San Francisco, California.

DeadHappy

Series B in 2021
DeadHappy is an insurtech company that provides digital pay-as-you-go life insurance services. It specializes in offering flexible life insurance policies that are designed to be cheaper, easier, and better than existing traditional providers. Its offerings include pricing insurance based on current circumstances and the option to add further coverage on a rolling basis. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Leicester, England.

CodeSignal

Series B in 2020
CodeSignal, Inc. operates a cloud-based platform designed to facilitate the discovery and development of technical talent through innovative coding and recruiting solutions. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, the company employs game mechanics to offer online programming assessments that serve both instructional and recruitment purposes. Its platform enables employers to create customized tests aligned with their interview processes, assessing a range of skills beyond traditional data structures and algorithms. CodeSignal aims to enhance the hiring process by providing smarter assessment questions and a streamlined experience, ultimately helping organizations tap into diverse talent pools while improving their speed-to-hire. Trusted by prominent companies, CodeSignal has powered millions of skills evaluations, supporting both technical hiring and individual learning and development initiatives.

Shopmonkey

Series B in 2020
Shopmonkey Inc. is a company that specializes in cloud-based shop management software tailored for repair shops. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Shopmonkey offers a comprehensive platform that facilitates workflow management, calendar scheduling, and customer communication through text and email. Its software includes features such as automated appointment confirmations, digital vehicle inspections, inventory management, and invoice tracking, which help eliminate double entry and streamline payment processes. The platform is designed for a variety of repair sectors, including auto repair, auto body, motorcycle repair, and more, allowing users to manage customer relationships and operational workflows efficiently. Additionally, Shopmonkey integrates with QuickBooks, enabling customers to make payments in person or online.

Flutterwave

Series B in 2020
Flutterwave Inc. is a payments solutions provider that enables businesses globally to process transactions seamlessly. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers a range of services including Flutterwave Checkout for collecting payments via web and mobile platforms, and Flutterwave API for creating and managing virtual cards, which can be customized with spending limits. Its invoicing feature allows businesses to generate professional invoices, track payments, and manage transactions efficiently. Additionally, Flutterwave provides payment links that facilitate payment collection from customers worldwide. Serving various sectors such as gaming, events, transportation, and hospitality, Flutterwave aims to simplify the payment infrastructure for merchants and payment service providers by offering a comprehensive digital financial platform.

Getta

Series B in 2019
Getta is focused on transforming the car buying experience, which is often disliked by consumers. The company acquires established car dealerships and digitally enhances their operations to create efficient automotive retail businesses. As a venture capital-backed enterprise, Getta aims to modernize how cars are sold by utilizing an omni-channel platform. This innovative approach allows customers to choose between purchasing a vehicle online with home delivery or buying in-store with the option of pick-up, providing them with greater flexibility and control in the car buying process.

Exporo

Series B in 2019
Exporo offers investors an overview of real estate projects in which they can invest easily, transparently and free of charge. The idea begins in 2013 with the realization that real estate project developers are increasingly looking for alternative sources of finance, as banks no longer finance entire projects as usual due to stricter regulation, and that private investors only have a lot of money, with good conditions and easy to invest in real estate. The result of this observation is the firm decision to develop its own online marketplace to offer real estate projects as an investment opportunity and to provide capital directly between private investors and real estate companies. Simon Brunke, Björn Maronde, Tim Bütecke and Julian Oertzen founded the online platform in 2014, they are constantly evolving and they are board members of Exporo AG. The company now employs more than 120 people and is based in Hamburg's HafenCity.

Candid

Series B in 2019
At Candid, we believe dental professionals and their patients deserve more than what other clear aligner systems provide. That’s why we created CandidPro™: a total orthodontic solution that brings clinical support, connected treatment technology, and high-touch service into any practice. Start getting more from your clear aligner partner at candidpro.com.

brumbrum

Series B in 2019
Brumbrum is an online retailer based in Milan, Italy, specializing in the sale of used vehicles that come with warranties of up to three years. Founded in 2016, the company aims to transform the car market by providing a straightforward and competitive shopping experience. Its platform showcases a diverse range of certified used cars, ensuring that each vehicle meets rigorous standards for mechanics, bodywork, electronics, braking systems, safety, and documentation. In addition to selling cars, Brumbrum also offers long-term rental options, enabling customers to access second-hand vehicles without an upfront payment. The company's focus on user-friendly policies and transparent processes seeks to eliminate the complexities often associated with purchasing used cars.

Asana Rebel

Series B in 2018
Asana Rebel is a Berlin-based startup founded in 2015 by Pascal Klein and Robin Pratap, offering a Yoga-inspired fitness app that combines elements of yoga and traditional fitness. The app provides users with access to a variety of personalized workouts designed by fitness and yoga experts, along with curated collections aimed at helping individuals achieve specific fitness goals. Available in six languages—German, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish, and Italian—the app has been well-received, consistently rated above 4.6 out of 5 stars on various platforms. Asana Rebel has also gained recognition from major app stores, being featured multiple times by both Apple and Google as one of the leading health and fitness applications.

Staffbase

Series B in 2018
Staffbase is a company that offers a comprehensive platform designed to enhance employee communication for large and international organizations across various industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, automotive, retail, and energy. Its mobile-compatible solutions allow employers to securely connect with their workforce, ensuring employees have access to relevant corporate information and modern digital workplace tools. By providing branded applications, Staffbase caters to over 2,500 leading companies worldwide, helping them transform their internal communications and improve engagement among staff, whether they are in the office, working remotely, or on the factory floor.

Copa90

Venture Round in 2018
Copa90 Limited operates in the football media sector, focusing on engaging fans through innovative digital content and experiences. Founded in 2006 and based in London with an additional location in New York, the company produces a variety of media, including documentaries on fan culture, chats and challenges with footballers, animations, and game explainers. Copa90 also develops fashion lines inspired by football clubs, further connecting with its audience. By leveraging deep fan insights and a strong brand presence, Copa90 delivers compelling storytelling and builds vibrant fan communities, ultimately enhancing the overall experience of football for young fans globally. The company was previously known as Bigballs Media Limited until its rebranding in July 2017.

Axios Media

Series B in 2017
Axios Media is a news and media company focused on delivering essential and trustworthy news and analysis across various sectors, including technology, business, politics, science, and media trends. It provides a combination of original content and well-narrated coverage, emphasizing clarity and brevity. The company's innovative online platform allows readers to easily access daily news and insights. Axios is dedicated to offering content that is worthy of its audience's time and attention, and it has also served as a training ground for aspiring political reporters who have advanced to prominent roles in major news organizations.

Natural Cycles

Series B in 2017
Natural Cycles is a digital health company that provides a contraceptive app designed to empower women in managing their reproductive health. The app utilizes an algorithm to analyze users' basal body temperature and other relevant data, such as luteinizing hormone levels, to determine fertility status throughout the menstrual cycle. By requiring daily temperature measurements with a basal thermometer, the app generates a color-coded calendar that informs users of their fertile days, allowing for informed decisions regarding unprotected sex. This non-invasive and non-hormonal approach enables women to plan or prevent pregnancies while avoiding the side effects associated with traditional contraceptive methods. Natural Cycles is at the forefront of digital contraception, offering a modern solution to female fertility tracking.

PayKey

Series B in 2017
PayKey provides a mobile banking solution that allows banks to offer a variety of financial services, such as peer-to-peer payments, balance checks, and cardless withdrawals, directly within any mobile application. By integrating a banking button into the smartphone keyboard, PayKey enhances user engagement and simplifies the banking experience, enabling customers to access financial services seamlessly without switching apps. This innovative approach helps banks remain relevant in a competitive landscape where consumers demand instant and efficient access to their financial needs. By facilitating these services in a contextually relevant manner, PayKey aims to improve user experience and strengthen brand loyalty for banks.

Shipt

Series B in 2017
Shipt, LLC is an online grocery delivery platform founded in 2014 and headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. The service connects members with a wide range of products, including groceries, household essentials, beauty items, and alcohol, allowing users to shop conveniently from various stores. Shipt operates on a membership model, enabling customers to order online and receive their purchases delivered directly to their homes. The company became a subsidiary of Target Corporation in 2017, which further expanded its capabilities and market reach. By focusing on convenience and efficiency, Shipt aims to simplify the shopping experience for its users.

NeueHealth

Series B in 2017
NeueHealth Inc is a healthcare company dedicated to providing high-quality, coordinated care to all health consumers, particularly those in aging and underserved populations. The company focuses on making healthcare accessible and affordable through strategic partnerships with providers and payors, aligning their interests to enhance the overall healthcare experience. By leveraging technology and data analytics, NeueHealth offers a suite of services that empower independent providers and medical groups to succeed in performance-based arrangements. This approach not only optimizes clinical outcomes but also aims to drive down costs and reduce systemic waste, ultimately delivering a more personalized and efficient healthcare experience for its members across various insurance markets, including the ACA Marketplace, Medicare, and Medicaid.

Layer

Series B in 2017
Layer, Inc. is a communications platform company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2011. It specializes in enabling developers to integrate rich messaging, voice, and video capabilities into their applications. The company offers a range of products including Atlas, a customizable user interface kit designed for messaging functionalities, and software development kits (SDKs) for both iOS and Android platforms. Additionally, Layer provides a Client API for web-based applications to incorporate chat and communication services, as well as a Platform API that allows developers to automate, extend, and integrate their applications with other services. Through these offerings, Layer facilitates enhanced interactions between businesses and their customers.

Blinkist

Series B in 2017
Where do the world’s smartest people get their ideas? From great books. Blinkist distills the key insights of 2,500+ bestselling nonfiction books into powerful 15-minute reads or listens for your mobile device. In 2017, Blinkist's app has been nominated by Apple as one of the best in the App Store. Blinkist has received the World Summit Award, granted by the United Nations, in the Learning & Education category, as well as a Google Material Design Award for Brand Expressiveness. At Blinkist, we got rid of classical management hierarchies and, instead, distributed authority among all colleagues. Blinkist fosters a unique company culture championing self-empowerment, personal development, direct communication and mutual support. Blinkist offers a fantastic workplace in the heart of Berlin-Neukölln including all the benefits you’d expect – from a personalized perk system to free private language lessons. Add a competitive salary, a personal development budget of 1,500€ per year, flexible working hours, and a meaningful product on the rise, and you have a first impression of why Blinkist is a great place to work.

Gopuff

Series B in 2016
Gopuff is an instant commerce platform that specializes in delivering a wide range of everyday products, including over-the-counter medicine, baby food, cleaning supplies, and alcohol. Founded in 2013 by Yakir Gola and Rafael Ilishayev, Gopuff aims to simplify the shopping experience by allowing users to browse and order items through a mobile app, eliminating the need to visit physical stores. The company is particularly popular for satisfying late-night cravings with snacks like Ben and Jerry's ice cream and Doritos, as well as essential items such as diapers and personal care products. Gopuff's network of Driver-Partners ensures that deliveries are made quickly, often within minutes, making it a convenient option for consumers seeking reliable and affordable delivery services across the United States.

Scopely

Series B in 2016
Scopely, Inc. is an interactive entertainment and video game company based in Culver City, California, founded in 2011. It specializes in developing and publishing mobile and tablet games for both casual and core gamers globally. Scopely is known for its popular franchises, such as "Star Trek™ Fleet Command," "MARVEL Strike Force," "Stumble Guys," and "Yahtzee With Buddies." The company utilizes its proprietary technology platform, Playgami™, to create immersive gaming experiences, with a focus on player engagement and long-lasting enjoyment. Scopely also offers a range of services including game design, live operations, marketing, and analytics, supporting a diversified portfolio within the mobile gaming industry. With operations in various international markets, including Asia-Pacific, EMEA, and North America, Scopely has established itself as a significant player in the interactive entertainment sector.

Deposit Solutions

Series B in 2016
Deposit Solutions GmbH, founded in 2011 and based in Hamburg, Germany, is a developer of an open banking platform that connects banks and depositors across Europe. The platform enables banks to offer attractive third-party deposit products to their customers through their existing accounts. This allows depositors to access competitive deposit offers without the need to open accounts at multiple banks. By facilitating this connection, Deposit Solutions helps banks seeking funding to attract deposits from new markets and client groups, all while avoiding the costs associated with establishing and managing their own retail infrastructure.

CornerJob

Series B in 2016
CornerJob is a Barcelona-based startup that operates a job matching platform aimed at facilitating the recruitment process for both companies and candidates. Founded by Antai Venture Builder, it is part of a prominent digital ecosystem in Southern Europe. The platform allows users to search for geolocated job offers and apply directly, with a unique chat feature that enables communication between candidates and recruiters. This interaction helps candidates receive responses within 24 hours, enhancing the immediacy of the hiring process. For employers, CornerJob offers a straightforward and efficient recruiting channel, streamlining the selection process while minimizing delays. By integrating mobile technology and innovative features, CornerJob seeks to optimize job matching and empower businesses to find suitable candidates quickly.

All Def

Series B in 2016
All Def is a multi-platform digital media company and entertainment hub that focuses on curating and connecting a new generation of content creators with global audiences. The company embraces multiracial cultural entertainment in various forms, producing original programming related to hip-hop, comedy, poetry, and social justice. It supports artists and cultural influencers, including comics, writers, directors, actors, poets, and musicians, through diverse channels such as a record label, television and film development, and artist management. Additionally, All Def engages in brand partnerships and live events, allowing viewers to experience hip-hop and other cultural expressions in innovative ways.

Thrive Market

Series B in 2016
Thrive Market, Inc. is a membership-based online shopping platform founded in 2014 and based in Culver City, California. The company aims to make healthy living accessible and affordable by providing a wide range of high-quality, organic, and non-GMO products at wholesale prices. Thrive Market offers over 5,000 items across various categories, including food, health, beauty, home, and pet supplies, allowing customers to shop according to their dietary preferences and lifestyles. The platform serves both residential and commercial customers throughout the United States. In addition to its core mission, Thrive Market matches every paid membership with a free membership for someone in need, and has initiated programs like Thrive Gives, which raises funds to support food access and environmental sustainability initiatives.

When I Work

Series B in 2016
When I Work is a workforce management platform founded in 2010 that focuses on employee scheduling and communication. The application is designed to improve collaboration between hourly employees and managers, enabling businesses to create work schedules quickly and efficiently. It offers features such as time tracking, team messaging, and customer support, which help organizations manage payroll hours and streamline payroll processing through cloud technology. By facilitating effective communication through various channels, including web, mobile apps, text messaging, and social media, When I Work enhances operational efficiency, promotes employee accountability through self-service options, and helps control labor costs.

Tandem

Series B in 2016
Tandem is creating a better bank, challenging legacy banking by building an app and products with input from their community of users. Tandem's goal is to make money simple, help their users save, and free up their time from financial stress.

NGINX

Series B in 2016
NGINX, now part of F5, is a company headquartered in San Francisco, California, specializing in technologies that support the development and delivery of modern applications. Established in 2011, NGINX is renowned for its high-performance load balancer, web server, and reverse proxy, all of which are part of its open-source offerings. The company’s platform facilitates multi-cloud application services, catering to developers' needs for ease-of-use and flexibility while meeting the demands of network operations teams for scale, security, and reliability. NGINX plays a crucial role in helping enterprises modernize legacy applications and implement new microservices-based architectures, thus supporting organizations in their digital transformation efforts.

Passei Direto

Series B in 2016
Passei Direto is an academic network for university students whose mission is to connect students. Since 2012, Passeidireto.com already concentrates over 15 million students and is present in more than 2,500 universities. Through the site and our applications, students can connect with each other, follow specific courses, share study materials, and take questions with each other. Created by the then university students of PUC-RIO Rodrigo Salvador and André Simões, the platform offers content and tools that increasingly help students perform. To this end, in addition to the more than 3 million shared content, Passei Direto also offers through its Premium Plan exclusive content produced by specialists. There are thousands of exercises solved step by step of the books most used by teachers, study plans with videoaulas and summaries of the topics of each discipline and also tools to make their study routine even more simple and effective.

Atolls

Series B in 2015
Atolls is the world’s largest shopping engagement platform, empowering millions of people to take smarter spending decisions. The company operates a network of digital shopping destinations, including coupon sites, cashback platforms, and shopping communities, that are trusted by hundreds of millions of shoppers each year. The company is active in more than 20 countries and counts over 1000 employees in its offices around the world.

Segment

Series B in 2015
Segment provides the customer data infrastructure that helps businesses put their customers first. Using Segment, companies can collect, unify, and connect their first-party to over 200 marketing, analytics, and data warehouse tools. It was founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California.

TVSmiles

Series B in 2015
TVSmiles is a Berlin-based mobile application launched in 2013 that engages users by turning television and digital advertisements into interactive and rewarding experiences. The app allows users to earn "smiles" by participating in quizzes and games related to the advertisements they encounter. By recognizing the music played in these ads, TVSmiles creates a gamified second-screen experience that encourages viewers to interact with the content rather than passively watch it. This innovative approach aims to enhance the effectiveness of advertising, helping brands increase their visibility and connect with customers in a more engaging manner.

Everything But The House

Series B in 2015
EBTH, Inc. operates as an online estate sales platform that connects buyers with a diverse range of unique items from luxury estates and consignors. Founded in 2008 and based in Blue Ash, Ohio, the company specializes in selling antiques, art, jewelry, furniture, and collectibles, all presented with professional photography and detailed descriptions to ensure authenticity. EBTH aims to provide a transparent and seamless experience for families and individuals looking to sell their collections, while offering consumers access to one-of-a-kind discoveries. The platform features a wide selection of products, including mid-century furniture, vintage bags, electronics, and homeware, and also caters to customers via a mobile application. With a commitment to exceeding client expectations, EBTH facilitates the sale of over 30,000 items each month, reflecting its mission to uncover valuable pieces from within households.

SpotHero

Series B in 2015
SpotHero Inc. is a company that provides parking reservation services, allowing drivers to find, compare, and reserve discounted parking spots through its mobile application and website. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Detroit, Michigan, the company also operates in Toronto, Canada. SpotHero serves as a consumer marketplace for parking in North America, connecting users with various parking facilities, including lots, garages, and valet services. The platform facilitates data exchange and payment processing, streamlining the parking experience for customers.

Plated

Series B in 2015
Plated is a company that delivers fresh ingredients and chef-designed recipes directly to customers' doors, facilitating the preparation of home-cooked meals. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, Plated operates a subscription-based online platform that allows users to access ready-to-cook meal kits. This service caters to individuals who are passionate about cooking, enabling them to create restaurant-quality dishes at home and share these experiences with family and friends.

Nativo

Series B in 2015
Nativo, Inc. is an advertising technology company that offers a platform designed for native advertising services catering to both publishers and brand advertisers. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in El Segundo, California, with additional offices in major cities like London, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, and Chicago, Nativo's platform enables publishers to easily manage and optimize content-based native advertisements across their media properties. The platform supports various functions, including campaign planning, buying, delivery, and analytics, allowing advertisers and agencies to maximize engagement with their brand content. Nativo's solutions are utilized by over 300 brands and 350 publishers, helping them automate and measure their native advertising efforts while enhancing the user experience through non-intrusive ad placements.

Vicampo

Series B in 2015
Vicampo GmbH is an e-commerce platform based in Mainz, Germany, specializing in the online sale of wine. The company operates a marketplace that connects consumers directly with over 25,000 experienced and emerging winemakers, allowing customers to purchase wines shipped straight from the wineries. Vicampo emphasizes quality by having its expert team evaluate the wines, while also incorporating customer reviews to ensure satisfaction. In addition to offering wines, Vicampo supports smaller wineries by providing them with cost-effective storage solutions and shipping services, thus enhancing accessibility to premium alcoholic beverages for consumers.

NGINX

Series B in 2014
NGINX, now part of F5, is a company headquartered in San Francisco, California, specializing in technologies that support the development and delivery of modern applications. Established in 2011, NGINX is renowned for its high-performance load balancer, web server, and reverse proxy, all of which are part of its open-source offerings. The company’s platform facilitates multi-cloud application services, catering to developers' needs for ease-of-use and flexibility while meeting the demands of network operations teams for scale, security, and reliability. NGINX plays a crucial role in helping enterprises modernize legacy applications and implement new microservices-based architectures, thus supporting organizations in their digital transformation efforts.

Recurly

Series B in 2014
Recurly, Inc. specializes in enterprise-class subscription management solutions that streamline and automate revenue growth for businesses across various industries, including digital media, streaming, publishing, SaaS, consumer goods, and professional services. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Boulder, Colorado, and New Orleans, Louisiana, Recurly offers a comprehensive platform for managing subscription billing and optimizing payment acceptance. Its services include customizable billing pages, account management, and deep payments expertise, allowing clients to enhance their subscriber economics and reduce churn. The platform enables quick integrations and user-friendly dashboards, facilitating efficient handling of billing issues such as upgrades, downgrades, voids, and refunds. Recurly also helps clients minimize costs associated with PCI compliance, making it a valuable partner for businesses looking to improve their revenue operations and decision-making through data-driven insights.

Auctionata

Series B in 2014
Auctionata was an online auction platform that specialized in the sale of art and luxury collectibles. The company operated a live-stream auction portal, allowing bidders from around the world to participate in real-time auctions. Auctionata had offices in several major cities, including Berlin, New York, London, Los Angeles, Rome, Zurich, and Madrid. However, as of February 29, 2017, Auctionata announced the cessation of its operations and declared insolvency. Following these developments, its German operations were discontinued, while its subsidiaries, Paddle8 in the United States and Value-my-Stuff in the United Kingdom, were sold and continue to function independently.

Munchery

Series B in 2014
Munchery is an online food delivery service focused on providing convenient, healthy meal options for busy weeknights. The company offers a diverse menu of chef-crafted dinners, made with high-quality ingredients sourced from local farmers who prioritize organic and sustainable practices. Customers can enjoy same-day delivery of fresh meals to their homes or offices, with new menu options available each weekday. Munchery caters to various dietary preferences, including vegetarian, low-carb, and wheat-free choices, ensuring that there is something for everyone. By prioritizing quality and convenience, Munchery aims to simplify the dinner experience for its users.

Savoteur

Series B in 2014
SAVOTEUR is a digital publication that focuses on celebrating what makes cities rich and unique. Savoteur explores the relevant people, places, and things-to-do around the world. Through its global team of editors and contributors, it gains an insider’s perspective to the world around us, one city at a time. The company was founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, United States.

QuizUp

Series B in 2013
QuizUp is a mobile game developer known for its trivia game that fosters user interaction through features such as one-to-one messaging, discussion boards, and region-specific leaderboards. The game allows players to engage in trivia challenges organized by city, state, and country, enhancing the competitive experience. By combining social interaction with gaming, QuizUp creates a platform where users can not only test their knowledge but also connect with others in a dynamic way.

Lokata

Series B in 2013
Lokata.ru is a location-based service, providing brochures to retailers and offering business information online. Lokata is an innovative advertising channel, giving all retailers an opportunity to promote goods and services on its website, affiliates websites (sites with Lokata’s widget) and mobile Apps. Lokata is based on the innovative model of kaufDA (kaufda.de), a market leader among location-based brochure services in Germany. Lokata is consistently updated with the latest retail offers, empowering Russian shoppers with the information they need before they even step into a store. Lokata cooperates with large Russian, international and regional retailers based on a CPC concept whereby retailers pay for each brochure opened on Lokata’s web-site, affiliate’s web-sites or mobile apps. Lokata.ru covers the whole Russia, targeting men (forty per cent) and women (sixty per cent) aged between 28-45 years old, with a monthly household income of 40K-250K Rubles. Zhanna Shalimova (CEO) has more than 15 years of sales, marketing, e-commerce and managerial experience as well as proven record of successful start-up and International experience (USA, Ukraine). The initial funding of the company was made by Fast Lane Ventures and Bonial International Group (the founders and owners of www.kaufda.de, www.bonial.fr)

NGINX

Series B in 2013
NGINX, now part of F5, is a company headquartered in San Francisco, California, specializing in technologies that support the development and delivery of modern applications. Established in 2011, NGINX is renowned for its high-performance load balancer, web server, and reverse proxy, all of which are part of its open-source offerings. The company’s platform facilitates multi-cloud application services, catering to developers' needs for ease-of-use and flexibility while meeting the demands of network operations teams for scale, security, and reliability. NGINX plays a crucial role in helping enterprises modernize legacy applications and implement new microservices-based architectures, thus supporting organizations in their digital transformation efforts.

Lastline

Series B in 2013
Lastline provides a malware protection platform to detect and stop advanced persistent threats, zero-day exploits, and evasive malware. The company was founded in 2011 by world-renowned security researchers and creators of Anubis and Wepawet – malware analysis tools used by thousands of security vendors, enterprises, and government agencies worldwide. The company is headquartered in Redwood City, California, with offices in North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific.

Merchantry

Series B in 2013
Merchantry specializes in enabling online marketplaces by offering a cloud-based technology infrastructure and a comprehensive merchant network. The company focuses on automation and integration services that facilitate real-time exchange of product and order information among suppliers, merchants, and marketplaces. By providing multichannel solutions, Merchantry addresses diverse e-commerce scenarios, helping retailers and media organizations enhance their online commerce capabilities. Its merchant services streamline operations, automate channel management tasks, and empower merchants to establish their own e-commerce platforms effectively.

The RealReal

Series B in 2013
The RealReal operates as the largest online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury goods, specializing in various categories such as fashion for women, men, and children, as well as jewelry, watches, home items, and art. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company boasts over 37 million members and has sold nearly 40 million items through its platform. The RealReal employs a rigorous authentication process managed by in-house experts, including gemologists and horologists, ensuring the reliability of its offerings. As a sustainable business, it promotes the circular economy by giving new life to luxury items from numerous brands. The company simplifies the selling process for consignors with services such as virtual appointments, in-home pickups, and direct shipping, while managing all aspects of the transaction, from pricing and listing to shipping and customer service. In 2023, The RealReal generated significant gross merchandise volume, capitalizing on a market previously underserved by traditional retail outlets.

Wine in Black

Series B in 2012
Wine in Black GmbH is an online retailer specializing in premium wines, including red, white, champagne, sparkling, rosé, and sweet varieties. Founded in 2011 and based in Berlin, Germany, the company aims to cater to wine enthusiasts by offering a curated selection of wines sourced directly from top winemakers. This direct cooperation allows Wine in Black to provide customers with access to unique and antique wines at competitive prices. As of December 31, 2019, it operates as a subsidiary of Viva Wine & Spirits Ab.

Data.AI

Series B in 2012
Data.ai is a decision-making platform focused on the mobile app economy, offering insights into app performance and competitive market analysis. By combining users' app analytics with a comprehensive understanding of the competitive landscape, Data.ai delivers a 360-degree view of mobile business dynamics. The platform is utilized by over 90 percent of the top 100 app publishers and has supported more than 700,000 apps, with notable clients including Electronic Arts, Google, Microsoft, and Tencent. Data.ai has tracked over 83 billion downloads and generated over $25 billion in gross revenues, establishing itself as an industry leader. The company employs over 300 people and is headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in major cities worldwide. Its proprietary mobile performance score (MPS) provides valuable insights that help brands optimize their applications and enhance digital experiences, facilitating growth in the competitive mobile market.

Farfetch

Series B in 2012
Farfetch is an online platform established in 2008 that connects buyers and sellers of personal luxury goods. It unites various independent fashion boutiques and offers a diverse range of products, including bags, dresses, shoes, and accessories. The company partners with over 1,000 luxury goods sellers to provide their inventory to nearly one million active customers, charging a commission for each sale. Farfetch operates a modular technology platform designed to enhance the luxury fashion ecosystem, utilizing a proprietary technology stack to support its applications, services, and data. In addition to its digital marketplace, Farfetch also includes Browns stores and the New Guard Group, and it offers solutions that facilitate the e-commerce operations of luxury brands. The company's focus on connecting luxury brands closely with the fashion industry underlines its commitment to the sector.

Upsight

Series B in 2011
Upsight is a leading mobile analytics and marketing platform that processes over 500 billion data points each month, serving thousands of applications globally. The company offers a robust, flexible, and scalable data platform that supports large-scale data ingestion, collection, processing, and storage, catering to the needs of enterprises. Its data-driven marketing tools allow businesses to analyze user behaviors and execute targeted engagement, retention, re-engagement, and monetization campaigns. Accessible through flexible APIs, these tools integrate seamlessly with both third-party solutions and Upsight's own offerings. Upsight is trusted by a diverse range of mobile-focused companies, including prominent brands such as Warner Brothers, Viacom, and Turner, along with major game publishers like Electronic Arts, Activision, Glu Mobile, and BigFish. The platform empowers marketers to build meaningful relationships with customers by providing comprehensive data visualization and analysis tools that enhance campaign effectiveness and maximize customer lifetime value.

Eucalyptus Systems

Series B in 2010
Eucalyptus Systems specializes in developing open-source software that enables enterprises and technology businesses to build AWS-compatible private and hybrid clouds. Its flagship product, the Elastic Utility Computing Architecture for Linking Your Programs to Useful Systems (EUCALYPTUS), supports industry-standard AWS APIs, including EC2, S3, EBS, and IAM, making it particularly suitable for enterprise clouds. Organizations worldwide utilize Eucalyptus to achieve the agility, elasticity, and scalability necessary for demanding applications. The company is committed to fostering a successful ecosystem that includes customers, partners, developers, and researchers, providing a flexible pathway to cloud computing.

Experteer

Series B in 2010
Experteer is an online career and recruitment marketplace based in Munich, Germany, specializing in high-end job opportunities across Europe. It features over 80,000 job listings targeted at senior-level professionals and offers access to a confidential network of more than 8,000 recruiters and 10,000 selected headhunters. The platform is designed to assist experienced executives in navigating their career moves and monitoring their market value, providing tailored insights and resources. With a dedicated team of recruitment professionals, Experteer conducts market research to classify job opportunities and apply salary benchmarks, ensuring quality listings for its users. Additionally, it serves recruitment needs through job advertising and candidate sourcing for headhunters and agencies. Founded in 2005, Experteer has established itself as a trusted resource in the high-end recruitment sector.

Betaworks

Series B in 2010
Betaworks is a venture capital firm based in New York City and San Francisco, specializing in seed-stage investments. The company focuses on product development and seeks to capitalize on new consumer behaviors and trends driven by emerging technologies. With a portfolio of over 150 companies, Betaworks is known for being one of the first institutional investors in many of its ventures, emphasizing early-stage opportunities that align with innovative market shifts.

Sapato.ru

Series B in 2010
The online store offers users a professional and seamless service and access to a wide range of shoes by the world’s most famous brands. In addition to shoes, Sapato.ru also has a wide range of accessories including bags, gloves and shoe care products. Sapato.ru delivers anywhere in Russia and guarantees the protection of personal customer data, order information and payments. Sapato’s daily traffic exceeds 200,000 site visits with sales growing by five times over the first six months of 2011. The company is on the list of top-20 largest e-shops in Russia. Sapato.ru was launched in June 2010 by Fast Lane Ventures. FLV adopted successful online shoe companies’ models from the US and European markets to the demands and nuances of the Russian market. The company is headed by Matthieu Lannegrand who has significant expertise in the Russian and European shoe market. Sapato.ru was originally funded by Fast Lane Ventures. The company has also completed several rounds of fundraising with eVenture Capital Partners, Kinnevik, Direct Group and Intel Capital. In Feburary 2012 Fast Lane Ventures sold Sapato.ru to Ozon; the acquisition being the company's first exit and first notable transaction in the e-commerce segment in Runet for more than a year. In April 2012, Ozon sold Sapato.ru to KupiVIP.

MyFab

Series B in 2009
MyFab is an e-commerce marketplace that specializes in design furniture and home decor. The platform connects consumers directly with manufacturers, enabling shoppers to access inventory straight from factories and warehouses. By eliminating middlemen, MyFab offers products at significantly reduced prices, reportedly up to 70% lower than traditional retail and other e-commerce platforms. This direct-to-consumer model aims to provide a more efficient shopping experience while ensuring cost savings for customers.

AppFolio

Series B in 2008
AppFolio is a prominent provider of cloud-based business management solutions specifically designed for the real estate industry. The company offers a comprehensive suite of tools that assist property managers in addressing their operational needs and enhancing customer experiences. Its flagship product, AppFolio Property Manager, provides an end-to-end solution that streamlines property management processes, including financial management, tenant communication, and risk mitigation services. By enabling digital transformation, AppFolio helps real estate businesses optimize their operations and interactions with stakeholders. The company primarily operates within the United States and generates revenue through subscription fees, demonstrating its commitment to innovation and adaptation to the evolving demands of the real estate market.

Peanut Labs

Series B in 2008
Peanut Labs is a leading provider of online market research and advertising solutions, specializing in consumer surveys across various social media platforms. Established in 2007, the company connects online consumers eager to share their opinions and explore new products with businesses seeking valuable insights and customer engagement. Peanut Labs focuses on the gaming, consumer products, and entertainment sectors, allowing advertisers to better reach young audiences. By offering a platform that is both engaging and rewarding, Peanut Labs has successfully served millions of consumers and collaborated with numerous researchers and advertisers, fostering a dynamic ecosystem for market research and product discovery.

YuMe

Series B in 2007
YuMe, Inc. is a provider of digital video brand advertising solutions, operating both in the United States and internationally. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, the company specializes in helping advertisers reach targeted audiences across various internet-connected devices. YuMe's technology platform addresses the complexities of running effective digital video advertising campaigns, enabling brands to enhance favorability and drive sales. The company also offers software to monetize professionally-produced content and applications for digital media properties. By aligning relevant audiences from its digital media property partners with suitable advertising campaigns, YuMe facilitates digital video advertising that meets the specific needs of brand advertisers. As of February 2018, YuMe operates as a subsidiary of RhythmOne plc.
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