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Highlight is a market research platform that facilitates efficient, agile, and scaled at-home product testing. It provides seamless distribution, data collection, and information from and a diverse, vetted community of engaged consumers, enabling brands to get quality product data at scale. The company was founded in 2020 and is based in New York, New York.

Anvyl, Inc. is a technology platform that focuses on transforming supply chain processes through data analytics. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York, the company operates a production hub where brands can effectively manage their suppliers and oversee production. Anvyl provides essential services including production and logistics visibility, SKU and order management, and sourcing, streamlining interactions between reputable brands and manufacturers. The platform automates and standardizes processes such as contract negotiation, scheduling, and quality tracking, while offering visual and data updates to ensure timely delivery of products. By simplifying the manufacturing supply chain, Anvyl enables companies to gain better control over their production processes and reduce costs associated with factory utilization.

Clare, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in providing paints and related supplies through a direct-to-consumer marketplace. Established in 2017, Clare offers a comprehensive range of products, including eco-friendly paints, primers, paint kits, roller frames, brushes, and painter’s tools. The company aims to simplify the home painting experience by offering designer-curated colors and convenient color sampling options, allowing homeowners to test colors easily from home. Clare's innovative approach to the paint shopping experience focuses on making it more efficient and inspiring, thus helping customers create beautiful living spaces.

Coherence is a software development company that empowers every company's software team. Coherence aims to build vertically integrated development experiences that involve orders-of-magnitude less “glue” and “yak shaving.” It was founded in 2021 and is based in New York, United States.

Studs is a piercing studio established in 2019 by Anna Harman and Lisa Bubbers, based in New York, United States. The business caters to a conscious millennial and Gen-Z demographic, offering both online and offline retail experiences. Studs focuses on modernizing the traditional mall piercing experience by providing safe and healthy ear piercing services. The company prioritizes customer experience through its omnichannel operations, ensuring that clients receive high-quality service in a welcoming environment.

Nomad Health, Inc. operates an online marketplace that connects clinicians with freelance and permanent healthcare jobs across the United States. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, the company provides a platform where doctors and nurses can search for job opportunities based on various criteria, including location, pay rate, and medical specialty. By digitizing the healthcare hiring process, Nomad Health simplifies and modernizes staffing in the healthcare sector, allowing healthcare facilities to efficiently find qualified clinicians. The platform also manages digital resumes and credentials, facilitating communication and organization between clinicians and health systems, while assisting with insurance, applications, travel arrangements, and payment processes.

Level is a technology company that makes financial products for employers. With Level, everyone benefits: employers offer bigger benefits for less, members get more freedom and choice, and providers are paid instantly. Level makes paying with benefits as simple as paying with cash. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in New York, New York.

Coursedog Inc. is a company that specializes in cloud-based curriculum and schedule management software tailored for higher education institutions. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with an additional office in New York, Coursedog's platform automates administrative tasks, allowing universities to streamline scheduling and curriculum management processes. The software includes features such as class and event scheduling, curriculum development tools, and a course projection tool that analyzes historical enrollment data to recommend course offerings. Additionally, the platform facilitates communication with instructors through surveys that gather preferences on class times and seating arrangements. By providing analytics and alerts for scheduling errors, Coursedog enables institutions to make informed, data-driven decisions that aim to enhance student outcomes and reduce operational costs. Its client base includes various educational institutions, including art schools and law schools, as well as private and IT companies.

Studs is a piercing studio established in 2019 by Anna Harman and Lisa Bubbers, based in New York, United States. The business caters to a conscious millennial and Gen-Z demographic, offering both online and offline retail experiences. Studs focuses on modernizing the traditional mall piercing experience by providing safe and healthy ear piercing services. The company prioritizes customer experience through its omnichannel operations, ensuring that clients receive high-quality service in a welcoming environment.

Anvyl, Inc. is a technology platform that focuses on transforming supply chain processes through data analytics. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York, the company operates a production hub where brands can effectively manage their suppliers and oversee production. Anvyl provides essential services including production and logistics visibility, SKU and order management, and sourcing, streamlining interactions between reputable brands and manufacturers. The platform automates and standardizes processes such as contract negotiation, scheduling, and quality tracking, while offering visual and data updates to ensure timely delivery of products. By simplifying the manufacturing supply chain, Anvyl enables companies to gain better control over their production processes and reduce costs associated with factory utilization.

Odeko, Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2019 that offers an inventory management and operations platform tailored for coffee retailers, including cafes, bakeries, and coffee shops. The software assists small business owners in managing inventory, order fulfillment, and customer engagement through features like inventory tracking, sales reporting, and supply chain management. By utilizing data analytics and artificial intelligence, Odeko's platform helps businesses reduce waste, streamline operations, and enhance decision-making. The integration of various payment systems and delivery services further contributes to a seamless experience for both business owners and their customers, enabling independent coffee shops to improve productivity and increase sales.

Clare, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in providing paints and related supplies through a direct-to-consumer marketplace. Established in 2017, Clare offers a comprehensive range of products, including eco-friendly paints, primers, paint kits, roller frames, brushes, and painter’s tools. The company aims to simplify the home painting experience by offering designer-curated colors and convenient color sampling options, allowing homeowners to test colors easily from home. Clare's innovative approach to the paint shopping experience focuses on making it more efficient and inspiring, thus helping customers create beautiful living spaces.

Odeko, Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2019 that offers an inventory management and operations platform tailored for coffee retailers, including cafes, bakeries, and coffee shops. The software assists small business owners in managing inventory, order fulfillment, and customer engagement through features like inventory tracking, sales reporting, and supply chain management. By utilizing data analytics and artificial intelligence, Odeko's platform helps businesses reduce waste, streamline operations, and enhance decision-making. The integration of various payment systems and delivery services further contributes to a seamless experience for both business owners and their customers, enabling independent coffee shops to improve productivity and increase sales.

Bowery Farming Inc. is a modern farming company based in New York that specializes in post-organic produce, offering products such as baby kale, lettuce, arugula, and basil. Founded in 2014, Bowery aims to revolutionize agriculture by using technology to create ideal indoor farming conditions. Its proprietary software, BoweryOS, integrates vision systems, automation, and machine learning to monitor and optimize plant growth continuously. This controlled environment allows Bowery to produce food using zero pesticides and 95% less water, achieving over 100 times the productivity of traditional farming on the same land footprint. Bowery's produce is available in select grocery stores, including Whole Foods and Foragers, and is featured on the menus of renowned restaurants in New York.

Level is a technology company that makes financial products for employers. With Level, everyone benefits: employers offer bigger benefits for less, members get more freedom and choice, and providers are paid instantly. Level makes paying with benefits as simple as paying with cash. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in New York, New York.

Thirty Madison, Inc. is a digital health company based in Astoria, New York, that operates web-based platforms tailored to patients with chronic conditions. Founded in 2016, the company offers a range of specialized healthcare brands, including Keeps for men’s hair loss, Cove for migraines, Picnic for allergies, Facet for skin conditions, and NURX for sexual health. Each brand is designed to provide personalized treatments and care, addressing the unique needs of its community. By focusing on specific ongoing conditions, Thirty Madison seeks to empower individuals through accessible and effective healthcare solutions, facilitating exceptional outcomes for patients over a lifetime of care.

Clare, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in providing paints and related supplies through a direct-to-consumer marketplace. Established in 2017, Clare offers a comprehensive range of products, including eco-friendly paints, primers, paint kits, roller frames, brushes, and painter’s tools. The company aims to simplify the home painting experience by offering designer-curated colors and convenient color sampling options, allowing homeowners to test colors easily from home. Clare's innovative approach to the paint shopping experience focuses on making it more efficient and inspiring, thus helping customers create beautiful living spaces.

Simplifeye, Inc. specializes in developing software solutions aimed at enhancing patient engagement and communication for medical professionals. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, the company offers a range of products designed to streamline practice management. Their flagship products include Amplify, a HIPAA-compliant web chat tool that facilitates real-time patient interaction and analytics; Connect, which supports telehealth conferencing and allows for the collection of essential patient information; and Scheduling, enabling patients to book appointments directly. By integrating these tools, Simplifeye aims to improve patient management, increase operational efficiency, and support healthcare providers in attracting and retaining patients across the retail healthcare landscape.

Knewton, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in providing an online adaptive learning engine. Founded in 2008, Knewton's platform offers students personalized study recommendations, teachers access to analytics for improved student support, and publishers valuable content insights for creating effective digital products. The company focuses on adaptive learning solutions across various subjects, including mathematics, economics, biology, chemistry, and more, particularly for higher education. Knewton's technology is utilized by educational institutions and companies globally, with additional offices in London, Tokyo, Singapore, and Dubai. The company has received recognition as a "Technology Pioneer" from the World Economic Forum and has been acknowledged multiple times as one of the most innovative companies in education.

Knewton, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in providing an online adaptive learning engine. Founded in 2008, Knewton's platform offers students personalized study recommendations, teachers access to analytics for improved student support, and publishers valuable content insights for creating effective digital products. The company focuses on adaptive learning solutions across various subjects, including mathematics, economics, biology, chemistry, and more, particularly for higher education. Knewton's technology is utilized by educational institutions and companies globally, with additional offices in London, Tokyo, Singapore, and Dubai. The company has received recognition as a "Technology Pioneer" from the World Economic Forum and has been acknowledged multiple times as one of the most innovative companies in education.

Nomad Health, Inc. operates an online marketplace that connects clinicians with freelance and permanent healthcare jobs across the United States. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, the company provides a platform where doctors and nurses can search for job opportunities based on various criteria, including location, pay rate, and medical specialty. By digitizing the healthcare hiring process, Nomad Health simplifies and modernizes staffing in the healthcare sector, allowing healthcare facilities to efficiently find qualified clinicians. The platform also manages digital resumes and credentials, facilitating communication and organization between clinicians and health systems, while assisting with insurance, applications, travel arrangements, and payment processes.

Thirty Madison, Inc. is a digital health company based in Astoria, New York, that operates web-based platforms tailored to patients with chronic conditions. Founded in 2016, the company offers a range of specialized healthcare brands, including Keeps for men’s hair loss, Cove for migraines, Picnic for allergies, Facet for skin conditions, and NURX for sexual health. Each brand is designed to provide personalized treatments and care, addressing the unique needs of its community. By focusing on specific ongoing conditions, Thirty Madison seeks to empower individuals through accessible and effective healthcare solutions, facilitating exceptional outcomes for patients over a lifetime of care.

UrbanSitter, Inc. is a childcare marketplace that connects parents with babysitters and nannies through shared connections. Founded in 2010 and based in San Francisco, the company operates in major cities including New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, Seattle, Washington D.C., Boston, Denver, and San Diego. UrbanSitter offers an app and website that simplifies the process of finding, booking, and paying for trusted care across various needs, including child care, senior care, pet sitting, and household services. By leveraging a parent's personal network, UrbanSitter helps families find caregivers recommended by friends, co-workers, and local parents, ensuring a level of trust and reliability. The platform is particularly useful for last-minute childcare needs, boasting average response times of under three minutes. By addressing the challenges of securing reliable care, UrbanSitter provides families with essential support in their daily lives.

Bowery Farming Inc. is a modern farming company based in New York that specializes in post-organic produce, offering products such as baby kale, lettuce, arugula, and basil. Founded in 2014, Bowery aims to revolutionize agriculture by using technology to create ideal indoor farming conditions. Its proprietary software, BoweryOS, integrates vision systems, automation, and machine learning to monitor and optimize plant growth continuously. This controlled environment allows Bowery to produce food using zero pesticides and 95% less water, achieving over 100 times the productivity of traditional farming on the same land footprint. Bowery's produce is available in select grocery stores, including Whole Foods and Foragers, and is featured on the menus of renowned restaurants in New York.

Anvyl, Inc. is a technology platform that focuses on transforming supply chain processes through data analytics. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York, the company operates a production hub where brands can effectively manage their suppliers and oversee production. Anvyl provides essential services including production and logistics visibility, SKU and order management, and sourcing, streamlining interactions between reputable brands and manufacturers. The platform automates and standardizes processes such as contract negotiation, scheduling, and quality tracking, while offering visual and data updates to ensure timely delivery of products. By simplifying the manufacturing supply chain, Anvyl enables companies to gain better control over their production processes and reduce costs associated with factory utilization.

Simplifeye, Inc. specializes in developing software solutions aimed at enhancing patient engagement and communication for medical professionals. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, the company offers a range of products designed to streamline practice management. Their flagship products include Amplify, a HIPAA-compliant web chat tool that facilitates real-time patient interaction and analytics; Connect, which supports telehealth conferencing and allows for the collection of essential patient information; and Scheduling, enabling patients to book appointments directly. By integrating these tools, Simplifeye aims to improve patient management, increase operational efficiency, and support healthcare providers in attracting and retaining patients across the retail healthcare landscape.

Reserve Media, Inc. offers a digital dining concierge service that connects restaurants with diners, enhancing the overall dining experience. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Boston, Reserve provides a platform that allows customers to discover restaurants, make reservations, and enjoy personalized services. For restaurant partners, the platform reduces reservation cancellations, enhances customer relationship management, and provides actionable insights to improve business operations. With a mission to become the preferred booking method for all reservations, Reserve has established partnerships with many prominent restaurateurs. The service is accessible through a mobile application available on both iOS and Android devices. In 2018, Reserve Media, Inc. became a subsidiary of Resy Network, Inc.

Uplevel Security, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that develops an advanced incident analysis and response platform designed to enhance security operations for organizations. Established in 2014 and headquartered in New York, the company employs graph theory and machine learning to contextualize both incoming and historical security data. This innovative approach allows enterprises to better manage incidents, automate investigation workflows, and apply threat intelligence effectively. Uplevel Security's platform enables users to create and monitor customized performance metrics, optimize security controls, and integrate seamlessly with existing security infrastructures. By providing a robust system for analyzing security data, Uplevel Security helps organizations become more informed and resilient against potential cyber threats.

Arbor (formerly known as Pippio) operates the first marketplace for people-based data. Publishers and app developers are empowered to surface, value, and fully monetize their data asset in a privacy-friendly, transparent manner. Marketers gain accurate insights on their customers and the tools to reach them more precisely. Founded in 2014, Arbor is headquartered in New York City with offices in San Francisco. We’re backed by First Round, Canaan Partners, and Great Oaks.

Axial Networks, Inc. operates an online platform that connects private companies with various capital sources, facilitating financial transactions in the private capital markets. The platform enables users, including entrepreneurs, capital providers, and advisors, to create professional profiles, enhancing their credibility and visibility to potential investors. It offers services for sourcing deals, marketing, and analytics, allowing members to discover growth capital opportunities and form key relationships. Axial supports a diverse range of sectors, including healthcare, real estate, and technology, while providing access to various types of capital such as growth capital, senior debt, and acquisition financing. The platform is designed to streamline the transaction process, helping CEOs identify growth opportunities, allowing capital providers to expand their market coverage, and enabling advisors to connect with ready-to-transact buyers and investors. Founded in 2004 and based in New York, Axial Networks was previously known as Axial Market, Inc. before rebranding in 2010.

Birchbox, Inc. is a retail company specializing in beauty, grooming, and lifestyle products. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, it provides a diverse range of items, including skincare, makeup, hair care, fragrances, and personal grooming tools for both women and men. Birchbox operates through a subscription model, delivering personalized samples to customers each month while also offering a robust e-commerce platform for purchasing full-sized products. The company partners with various brands, from well-known favorites to emerging niche labels, utilizing a proprietary algorithm to tailor product selections based on individual customer profiles. Birchbox enhances the shopping experience by providing educational content, including tips and tutorials, alongside a loyalty program to encourage customer engagement. In addition to its physical locations in New York and Washington, D.C., Birchbox has expanded its operations internationally, reaching customers in the United Kingdom, France, Spain, and Belgium.

Nomad Health, Inc. operates an online marketplace that connects clinicians with freelance and permanent healthcare jobs across the United States. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, the company provides a platform where doctors and nurses can search for job opportunities based on various criteria, including location, pay rate, and medical specialty. By digitizing the healthcare hiring process, Nomad Health simplifies and modernizes staffing in the healthcare sector, allowing healthcare facilities to efficiently find qualified clinicians. The platform also manages digital resumes and credentials, facilitating communication and organization between clinicians and health systems, while assisting with insurance, applications, travel arrangements, and payment processes.

Raden Inc., founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, develops and markets smart travel cases designed to enhance the travel experience. The company's luggage incorporates advanced technology, including built-in weight sensors, phone chargers, and location awareness features. These cases are Bluetooth-enabled and connect with a dedicated mobile application, allowing travelers to track their luggage and manage their belongings more effectively. Raden aims to provide an end-to-end travel solution, combining high-quality materials with innovative technology to ensure a seamless journey from point A to point B.

Confide, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in providing a secure mobile messaging solution designed for confidential communication. Founded in 2013, Confide offers a platform that enables users to send encrypted messages that self-destruct after being read, ensuring privacy and preventing the possibility of screenshots. With its use of public and private encryption keys, the platform allows individuals to engage in sensitive discussions without the fear of information being duplicated or misused. By prioritizing message security and integrity, Confide aims to facilitate unfiltered conversations while maintaining the confidentiality of its users' communications.

Curalate, Inc. operates an online platform that helps brands facilitate consumer discovery and purchase decisions. The platform transforms images and videos into digital storefronts across websites, social media, advertisements, and emails. Curalate provides tools for brands to link products from social media, automate content posting, and gain insights into engagement metrics. Additionally, it allows brands to monitor their campaigns, competitors, and influencers. Founded in 2011 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with offices in New York, Seattle, and London, Curalate serves hundreds of leading brands, including Gap, Neiman Marcus, and Sephora. The company's services enhance the connection between off-site discovery and on-site conversion, driving revenue growth on platforms such as Pinterest, Instagram, and Facebook. Curalate was previously known as Storably, Inc. and became a subsidiary of Bazaarvoice, Inc. in July 2020.

Fundera, Inc. is an online marketplace based in New York that assists small business owners in comparing diverse small business loan options. Founded in 2013, the platform features a wide range of financial products, including SBA loans, term loans, equipment financing, business lines of credit, invoice financing, short-term loans, merchant cash advances, and personal loans for business purposes. Fundera aims to empower entrepreneurs by providing expert insights and tailored financial options, allowing them to make informed decisions based on their specific needs and eligibility. By leveraging proprietary technology and financial expertise, Fundera connects business owners with lenders, credit card issuers, and banks to help them secure funding at competitive rates. As of October 2020, Fundera operates as a subsidiary of NerdWallet, Inc.

Augury Inc. is a technology company that focuses on predictive maintenance for industrial operations through its AI-driven software platform. Founded in 2011 and based in New York, Augury provides a suite of solutions, including Diagnostics-as-a-Service, which allows maintenance staff to perform diagnostics on HVAC and other machinery, and a cloud-based diagnostics solution known as Augury Halo. These tools enable facility owners and service companies to monitor mechanical equipment, predict failures, and optimize maintenance strategies based on the actual condition of machines. Augury's technology integrates with existing systems to deliver real-time insights, ultimately helping manufacturers across various sectors—including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and facility management—to enhance productivity and reduce resource waste. The company has established a strategic partnership with Grundfos to further its reach and impact in the industry.

Blue Apron is a direct-to-consumer meal delivery service that provides fresh ingredients and original recipes to customers across the United States. Founded in 2012 and based in New York, the company offers a subscription model that includes flexible plans for both individuals and families. Customers receive pre-portioned ingredients and detailed recipe cards, which include cooking instructions and stories about the suppliers. In addition to meal kits, Blue Apron operates an e-commerce platform, the Blue Apron Market, where it sells cooking tools, utensils, pantry items, and gifts. The company also provides a wine delivery service that offers selections designed to complement its meals. With facilities including a fulfillment center in Linden, New Jersey, Blue Apron caters to a diverse customer base that includes college graduates, young couples, families, singles, and empty nesters.

Arbor (formerly known as Pippio) operates the first marketplace for people-based data. Publishers and app developers are empowered to surface, value, and fully monetize their data asset in a privacy-friendly, transparent manner. Marketers gain accurate insights on their customers and the tools to reach them more precisely. Founded in 2014, Arbor is headquartered in New York City with offices in San Francisco. We’re backed by First Round, Canaan Partners, and Great Oaks.

Say Media, Inc. is a digital publishing company that provides a platform for creating, distributing, and monetizing digital content. With its Tempest content management system, Say Media supports independent content creators in building engaged communities across various consumer interest areas, including Style, Living, Food, and Tech. The company offers innovative advertising solutions such as AdFrames, which enhance reader engagement by allowing users to opt-in to the ad experience, as well as Portable Creative, which extends these capabilities beyond Say Media’s inventory. Headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York, Chicago, London, Toronto, and Portland, Say Media reaches an audience of over 400 million worldwide. The company was founded in 2004 and was formerly known as VideoEgg, Inc. It has operated as a subsidiary of TheMaven, Inc. since December 2018.

Augury Inc. is a technology company that focuses on predictive maintenance for industrial operations through its AI-driven software platform. Founded in 2011 and based in New York, Augury provides a suite of solutions, including Diagnostics-as-a-Service, which allows maintenance staff to perform diagnostics on HVAC and other machinery, and a cloud-based diagnostics solution known as Augury Halo. These tools enable facility owners and service companies to monitor mechanical equipment, predict failures, and optimize maintenance strategies based on the actual condition of machines. Augury's technology integrates with existing systems to deliver real-time insights, ultimately helping manufacturers across various sectors—including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and facility management—to enhance productivity and reduce resource waste. The company has established a strategic partnership with Grundfos to further its reach and impact in the industry.

ShareThis, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a social data platform aimed at enhancing consumer engagement and content sharing for publishers, advertisers, and data-driven businesses. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, ShareThis offers a suite of tools that enable real-time processing of first-party data, allowing users to drive engagement, optimize content, and personalize experiences across various digital channels. The company's offerings include share buttons for multiple social media platforms, reaction buttons, and tools for Social A/B testing to improve content effectiveness. Additionally, ShareThis provides a Real-Time Marketing Engine that helps brands activate their audiences across different screens and digital formats. By analyzing user behavior across millions of global domains, ShareThis synthesizes social share, interest, and intent data to deliver actionable insights for customer targeting and acquisition. The company also maintains offices in several key U.S. cities, including Chicago, New York City, Boston, and Manhattan Beach.

Wonder is a research service that provides access to the intellect and fact-finding skills of a distributed network of researchers around the world. It enables anyone, from individuals up to Fortune 500s, to access knowledge when they need it most. Wonder was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in New York.

Poppin Inc. is a New York-based company that designs and retails a wide range of office products, including notebooks, planners, writing instruments, and desk accessories. The company also provides organizational supplies such as filing systems, storage solutions, and various office essentials. In addition to these products, Poppin offers furniture and décor items, including desks, chairs, conference tables, and decorative elements, catering to the needs of schools, businesses, and organizations. Founded in 2009, Poppin focuses on customization and space planning services, providing tailored design solutions to enhance workplace environments. As of December 2020, Poppin operates as a subsidiary of Kimball International, Inc.

Axial Networks, Inc. operates an online platform that connects private companies with various capital sources, facilitating financial transactions in the private capital markets. The platform enables users, including entrepreneurs, capital providers, and advisors, to create professional profiles, enhancing their credibility and visibility to potential investors. It offers services for sourcing deals, marketing, and analytics, allowing members to discover growth capital opportunities and form key relationships. Axial supports a diverse range of sectors, including healthcare, real estate, and technology, while providing access to various types of capital such as growth capital, senior debt, and acquisition financing. The platform is designed to streamline the transaction process, helping CEOs identify growth opportunities, allowing capital providers to expand their market coverage, and enabling advisors to connect with ready-to-transact buyers and investors. Founded in 2004 and based in New York, Axial Networks was previously known as Axial Market, Inc. before rebranding in 2010.

Chloe + Isabel is an innovative social commerce jewelry company that empowers and connects women through their own social selling experience. Launched in 2011, Chloe + Isabel is disrupting the traditional direct sales model to provide an entrepreneurial opportunity. Chloe + Isabel has developed a platform that powers a seller's personal e-commerce experience. Users who sign up as Merchandisers receive a customized digital workplace to create their boutique shopping experience, and earn commission from every sale. Merchandisers may participate in streaming video training, are able to curate personal collections of Chloe + Isabel jewelry on their online boutiques, and receive real-time trends, insights and recommendations to help support their businesses. Chloe + Isabel founder and CEO Chantel Waterbury has over 14 years of expert experience developing jewelry for major retailers in the United States, including Target Corp, Macy's, Gap Inc, LVMH and Kenneth Cole. Waterbury, who supported herself through college by direct-selling, says she made the jump from working for multi-billion dollar retailers to launching a startup so she could empower the next generation of women.

Curalate, Inc. operates an online platform that helps brands facilitate consumer discovery and purchase decisions. The platform transforms images and videos into digital storefronts across websites, social media, advertisements, and emails. Curalate provides tools for brands to link products from social media, automate content posting, and gain insights into engagement metrics. Additionally, it allows brands to monitor their campaigns, competitors, and influencers. Founded in 2011 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with offices in New York, Seattle, and London, Curalate serves hundreds of leading brands, including Gap, Neiman Marcus, and Sephora. The company's services enhance the connection between off-site discovery and on-site conversion, driving revenue growth on platforms such as Pinterest, Instagram, and Facebook. Curalate was previously known as Storably, Inc. and became a subsidiary of Bazaarvoice, Inc. in July 2020.

Smartling is a language service and technology provider based in New York that specializes in content localization for businesses seeking to expand into international markets. Founded in 2009 by Jack Welde and Andrey Akselrod, Smartling offers a Translation Management Platform that facilitates the translation and deployment of multilingual websites, mobile applications, and business documents across various digital platforms. This cloud-based enterprise translation software allows brands to enhance their global presence and deliver authentic brand experiences. Notable clients include British Airways, Uber, Spotify, and Hasbro, all of which utilize Smartling's solutions to engage more effectively with diverse customer bases.

Boxed is an online bulk grocery retailer founded in 2013 and based in New York, designed to provide a wholesale shopping experience for modern consumers. The platform allows customers to access a wide range of wholesale products, including groceries, snacks, beverages, and household supplies, without the need for membership fees. Boxed operates primarily through its retail segment, which focuses on selling bulk-sized consumer goods to individuals and businesses across the continental United States. Additionally, the company has a Software & Services segment dedicated to the research, development, and marketing of its proprietary software for third-party sales. The innovative mobile app further enhances customer convenience by delivering products directly to their doors.

Flatiron Health, Inc. is a healthcare technology company dedicated to enhancing cancer research and patient care through advanced data integration and analytics. The firm develops OncologyCloud, a comprehensive platform that consolidates disparate healthcare information systems to provide insights into patient populations. This platform enables cancer care providers and life sciences companies to analyze treatment patterns, monitor adherence to clinical guidelines, and facilitate real-time patient matching to clinical trials. Additionally, Flatiron offers OncoCloud, a software solution for community oncology practices, and tools like Flatiron Assist and OncoEMR, which support clinical decision-making and compliance with oncology care models. Established in 2012 and headquartered in New York, Flatiron Health collaborates with over 280 community cancer practices, prominent academic research centers, and leading oncology companies, positioning itself as a key player in the oncology data landscape. The company operates as a subsidiary of Roche Holding AG.

Blue Apron is a direct-to-consumer meal delivery service that provides fresh ingredients and original recipes to customers across the United States. Founded in 2012 and based in New York, the company offers a subscription model that includes flexible plans for both individuals and families. Customers receive pre-portioned ingredients and detailed recipe cards, which include cooking instructions and stories about the suppliers. In addition to meal kits, Blue Apron operates an e-commerce platform, the Blue Apron Market, where it sells cooking tools, utensils, pantry items, and gifts. The company also provides a wine delivery service that offers selections designed to complement its meals. With facilities including a fulfillment center in Linden, New Jersey, Blue Apron caters to a diverse customer base that includes college graduates, young couples, families, singles, and empty nesters.

Birchbox, Inc. is a retail company specializing in beauty, grooming, and lifestyle products. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, it provides a diverse range of items, including skincare, makeup, hair care, fragrances, and personal grooming tools for both women and men. Birchbox operates through a subscription model, delivering personalized samples to customers each month while also offering a robust e-commerce platform for purchasing full-sized products. The company partners with various brands, from well-known favorites to emerging niche labels, utilizing a proprietary algorithm to tailor product selections based on individual customer profiles. Birchbox enhances the shopping experience by providing educational content, including tips and tutorials, alongside a loyalty program to encourage customer engagement. In addition to its physical locations in New York and Washington, D.C., Birchbox has expanded its operations internationally, reaching customers in the United Kingdom, France, Spain, and Belgium.

OnDeck is a technology-enabled financial platform that specializes in providing loan financing to small and medium-sized businesses. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in New York City, OnDeck employs proprietary software to aggregate operational data from businesses, which is then analyzed by an algorithm to determine loan eligibility. By evaluating businesses based on their actual performance rather than relying solely on personal credit scores, OnDeck aims to enhance access to credit for small businesses. This approach allows businesses to focus on growth and customer engagement instead of spending excessive time seeking loans. In 2015, OnDeck expanded its services to Australia to address the capital access challenges faced by small enterprises in that market.

UrbanSitter, Inc. is a childcare marketplace that connects parents with babysitters and nannies through shared connections. Founded in 2010 and based in San Francisco, the company operates in major cities including New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, Seattle, Washington D.C., Boston, Denver, and San Diego. UrbanSitter offers an app and website that simplifies the process of finding, booking, and paying for trusted care across various needs, including child care, senior care, pet sitting, and household services. By leveraging a parent's personal network, UrbanSitter helps families find caregivers recommended by friends, co-workers, and local parents, ensuring a level of trust and reliability. The platform is particularly useful for last-minute childcare needs, boasting average response times of under three minutes. By addressing the challenges of securing reliable care, UrbanSitter provides families with essential support in their daily lives.

Confide, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in providing a secure mobile messaging solution designed for confidential communication. Founded in 2013, Confide offers a platform that enables users to send encrypted messages that self-destruct after being read, ensuring privacy and preventing the possibility of screenshots. With its use of public and private encryption keys, the platform allows individuals to engage in sensitive discussions without the fear of information being duplicated or misused. By prioritizing message security and integrity, Confide aims to facilitate unfiltered conversations while maintaining the confidentiality of its users' communications.

Fundera, Inc. is an online marketplace based in New York that assists small business owners in comparing diverse small business loan options. Founded in 2013, the platform features a wide range of financial products, including SBA loans, term loans, equipment financing, business lines of credit, invoice financing, short-term loans, merchant cash advances, and personal loans for business purposes. Fundera aims to empower entrepreneurs by providing expert insights and tailored financial options, allowing them to make informed decisions based on their specific needs and eligibility. By leveraging proprietary technology and financial expertise, Fundera connects business owners with lenders, credit card issuers, and banks to help them secure funding at competitive rates. As of October 2020, Fundera operates as a subsidiary of NerdWallet, Inc.

Knewton, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in providing an online adaptive learning engine. Founded in 2008, Knewton's platform offers students personalized study recommendations, teachers access to analytics for improved student support, and publishers valuable content insights for creating effective digital products. The company focuses on adaptive learning solutions across various subjects, including mathematics, economics, biology, chemistry, and more, particularly for higher education. Knewton's technology is utilized by educational institutions and companies globally, with additional offices in London, Tokyo, Singapore, and Dubai. The company has received recognition as a "Technology Pioneer" from the World Economic Forum and has been acknowledged multiple times as one of the most innovative companies in education.

Nomi is an omni-channel marketing platform that assists retailers in enhancing customer engagement and optimizing the return on investment from their marketing and store operations. It effectively analyzes and measures the impact of various marketing initiatives by quantifying visitor traffic generated by campaigns and calculating the lifetime value of newly acquired customers. The platform evaluates store performance by determining how well retailers convert potential customers into actual buyers, identifies underperforming staff, and assesses the impact of training and management investments on customer behavior. Additionally, Nomi provides a comprehensive view of the customer conversion funnel, enabling retailers to anticipate the health of their stores and address operational issues before they affect profitability. Founded in September 2012 and based in New York, Nomi was established by Marc Ferrentino, Corey Capasso, Wesley Barrow, Peter Quintas, and Robert Balousek.

Smartling is a language service and technology provider based in New York that specializes in content localization for businesses seeking to expand into international markets. Founded in 2009 by Jack Welde and Andrey Akselrod, Smartling offers a Translation Management Platform that facilitates the translation and deployment of multilingual websites, mobile applications, and business documents across various digital platforms. This cloud-based enterprise translation software allows brands to enhance their global presence and deliver authentic brand experiences. Notable clients include British Airways, Uber, Spotify, and Hasbro, all of which utilize Smartling's solutions to engage more effectively with diverse customer bases.

Blue Apron is a direct-to-consumer meal delivery service that provides fresh ingredients and original recipes to customers across the United States. Founded in 2012 and based in New York, the company offers a subscription model that includes flexible plans for both individuals and families. Customers receive pre-portioned ingredients and detailed recipe cards, which include cooking instructions and stories about the suppliers. In addition to meal kits, Blue Apron operates an e-commerce platform, the Blue Apron Market, where it sells cooking tools, utensils, pantry items, and gifts. The company also provides a wine delivery service that offers selections designed to complement its meals. With facilities including a fulfillment center in Linden, New Jersey, Blue Apron caters to a diverse customer base that includes college graduates, young couples, families, singles, and empty nesters.

Wonder is a research service that provides access to the intellect and fact-finding skills of a distributed network of researchers around the world. It enables anyone, from individuals up to Fortune 500s, to access knowledge when they need it most. Wonder was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in New York.

Solve Media, Inc. is an advertising company that specializes in providing a digital media platform designed for publishers, advertisers, and agencies. The company offers various advertising solutions, including online and mobile formats such as CAPTCHA, display ads, videos, and skippable pre-rolls. These services aim to enhance brand engagement and improve key performance metrics like message delivery, recall rates, and return on investment for advertisers. Additionally, Solve Media's platform serves to protect website publishers from automated submissions and fraudulent activities. Founded in 2009 and originally known as AdCopy, Inc., the company rebranded to Solve Media in 2010 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with additional offices in major cities including New York, Chicago, and London. Since 2015, Solve Media has operated as a subsidiary of Adiant.

Poppin Inc. is a New York-based company that designs and retails a wide range of office products, including notebooks, planners, writing instruments, and desk accessories. The company also provides organizational supplies such as filing systems, storage solutions, and various office essentials. In addition to these products, Poppin offers furniture and décor items, including desks, chairs, conference tables, and decorative elements, catering to the needs of schools, businesses, and organizations. Founded in 2009, Poppin focuses on customization and space planning services, providing tailored design solutions to enhance workplace environments. As of December 2020, Poppin operates as a subsidiary of Kimball International, Inc.

ShareThis, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a social data platform aimed at enhancing consumer engagement and content sharing for publishers, advertisers, and data-driven businesses. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, ShareThis offers a suite of tools that enable real-time processing of first-party data, allowing users to drive engagement, optimize content, and personalize experiences across various digital channels. The company's offerings include share buttons for multiple social media platforms, reaction buttons, and tools for Social A/B testing to improve content effectiveness. Additionally, ShareThis provides a Real-Time Marketing Engine that helps brands activate their audiences across different screens and digital formats. By analyzing user behavior across millions of global domains, ShareThis synthesizes social share, interest, and intent data to deliver actionable insights for customer targeting and acquisition. The company also maintains offices in several key U.S. cities, including Chicago, New York City, Boston, and Manhattan Beach.

Blue Apron is a direct-to-consumer meal delivery service that provides fresh ingredients and original recipes to customers across the United States. Founded in 2012 and based in New York, the company offers a subscription model that includes flexible plans for both individuals and families. Customers receive pre-portioned ingredients and detailed recipe cards, which include cooking instructions and stories about the suppliers. In addition to meal kits, Blue Apron operates an e-commerce platform, the Blue Apron Market, where it sells cooking tools, utensils, pantry items, and gifts. The company also provides a wine delivery service that offers selections designed to complement its meals. With facilities including a fulfillment center in Linden, New Jersey, Blue Apron caters to a diverse customer base that includes college graduates, young couples, families, singles, and empty nesters.

OnDeck is a technology-enabled financial platform that specializes in providing loan financing to small and medium-sized businesses. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in New York City, OnDeck employs proprietary software to aggregate operational data from businesses, which is then analyzed by an algorithm to determine loan eligibility. By evaluating businesses based on their actual performance rather than relying solely on personal credit scores, OnDeck aims to enhance access to credit for small businesses. This approach allows businesses to focus on growth and customer engagement instead of spending excessive time seeking loans. In 2015, OnDeck expanded its services to Australia to address the capital access challenges faced by small enterprises in that market.

Nomi is an omni-channel marketing platform that assists retailers in enhancing customer engagement and optimizing the return on investment from their marketing and store operations. It effectively analyzes and measures the impact of various marketing initiatives by quantifying visitor traffic generated by campaigns and calculating the lifetime value of newly acquired customers. The platform evaluates store performance by determining how well retailers convert potential customers into actual buyers, identifies underperforming staff, and assesses the impact of training and management investments on customer behavior. Additionally, Nomi provides a comprehensive view of the customer conversion funnel, enabling retailers to anticipate the health of their stores and address operational issues before they affect profitability. Founded in September 2012 and based in New York, Nomi was established by Marc Ferrentino, Corey Capasso, Wesley Barrow, Peter Quintas, and Robert Balousek.

Curalate, Inc. operates an online platform that helps brands facilitate consumer discovery and purchase decisions. The platform transforms images and videos into digital storefronts across websites, social media, advertisements, and emails. Curalate provides tools for brands to link products from social media, automate content posting, and gain insights into engagement metrics. Additionally, it allows brands to monitor their campaigns, competitors, and influencers. Founded in 2011 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with offices in New York, Seattle, and London, Curalate serves hundreds of leading brands, including Gap, Neiman Marcus, and Sephora. The company's services enhance the connection between off-site discovery and on-site conversion, driving revenue growth on platforms such as Pinterest, Instagram, and Facebook. Curalate was previously known as Storably, Inc. and became a subsidiary of Bazaarvoice, Inc. in July 2020.

Flatiron Health, Inc. is a healthcare technology company dedicated to enhancing cancer research and patient care through advanced data integration and analytics. The firm develops OncologyCloud, a comprehensive platform that consolidates disparate healthcare information systems to provide insights into patient populations. This platform enables cancer care providers and life sciences companies to analyze treatment patterns, monitor adherence to clinical guidelines, and facilitate real-time patient matching to clinical trials. Additionally, Flatiron offers OncoCloud, a software solution for community oncology practices, and tools like Flatiron Assist and OncoEMR, which support clinical decision-making and compliance with oncology care models. Established in 2012 and headquartered in New York, Flatiron Health collaborates with over 280 community cancer practices, prominent academic research centers, and leading oncology companies, positioning itself as a key player in the oncology data landscape. The company operates as a subsidiary of Roche Holding AG.

Refinery29 Inc. is a digital media and entertainment company that focuses on providing lifestyle content targeted at women. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in New York, Refinery29 connects its audience with trends in fashion, beauty, health, entertainment, and more through a diverse range of stories, original video programming, and shareable social content. The platform aims to inspire women to lead independent, stylish, and informed lives, while also offering a selection of apparel and accessories. With additional operations in Los Angeles, London, and Berlin, Refinery29 has established itself as a significant player in the media landscape, catering to the interests and needs of modern women.

UrbanSitter, Inc. is a childcare marketplace that connects parents with babysitters and nannies through shared connections. Founded in 2010 and based in San Francisco, the company operates in major cities including New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, Seattle, Washington D.C., Boston, Denver, and San Diego. UrbanSitter offers an app and website that simplifies the process of finding, booking, and paying for trusted care across various needs, including child care, senior care, pet sitting, and household services. By leveraging a parent's personal network, UrbanSitter helps families find caregivers recommended by friends, co-workers, and local parents, ensuring a level of trust and reliability. The platform is particularly useful for last-minute childcare needs, boasting average response times of under three minutes. By addressing the challenges of securing reliable care, UrbanSitter provides families with essential support in their daily lives.

Blue Apron is a direct-to-consumer meal delivery service that provides fresh ingredients and original recipes to customers across the United States. Founded in 2012 and based in New York, the company offers a subscription model that includes flexible plans for both individuals and families. Customers receive pre-portioned ingredients and detailed recipe cards, which include cooking instructions and stories about the suppliers. In addition to meal kits, Blue Apron operates an e-commerce platform, the Blue Apron Market, where it sells cooking tools, utensils, pantry items, and gifts. The company also provides a wine delivery service that offers selections designed to complement its meals. With facilities including a fulfillment center in Linden, New Jersey, Blue Apron caters to a diverse customer base that includes college graduates, young couples, families, singles, and empty nesters.

Mashery, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based software solutions focused on API management technology and services for mid-sized and enterprise markets. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Seattle, New York, Boston, and Belfast, the company offers a range of products, including the Intel Mashery API Management solutions in both SaaS and Data Center Editions, which cater to varied security and operational needs. Its API Gateway services facilitate the exposure and consumption of application services, while providing monetization opportunities and compliance solutions for organizations handling sensitive data. Mashery's services extend across multiple industries, including healthcare, finance, retail, and telecommunications, supporting over 60,000 active applications developed by more than 200,000 developers. The company became a subsidiary of TIBCO Software Inc. in 2015, enhancing its capabilities in API technology and strategy.

33Across Inc. is a New York-based company that operates a social sharing and content discovery platform designed to enhance programmatic advertising in a cookieless environment. Founded in 2007, the company provides innovative marketing technologies such as SocialDNA Targeting, which helps clients identify and engage with social networks related to their brands. Its offerings include the BRAND GRAPH, which predicts consumer behavior to deliver brand and direct response ROI, Social Personas for real-time audience insights, and the Real Platform, which ensures the quality of ads by verifying viewability and mitigating fraudulent traffic. 33Across aims to empower marketers by helping them identify high-potential prospects connected to existing customers and brand loyalists. The company also has offices in San Francisco, Sunnyvale, Salt Lake City, and Chicago, further extending its reach in the advertising ecosystem.

Say Media, Inc. is a digital publishing company that provides a platform for creating, distributing, and monetizing digital content. With its Tempest content management system, Say Media supports independent content creators in building engaged communities across various consumer interest areas, including Style, Living, Food, and Tech. The company offers innovative advertising solutions such as AdFrames, which enhance reader engagement by allowing users to opt-in to the ad experience, as well as Portable Creative, which extends these capabilities beyond Say Media’s inventory. Headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York, Chicago, London, Toronto, and Portland, Say Media reaches an audience of over 400 million worldwide. The company was founded in 2004 and was formerly known as VideoEgg, Inc. It has operated as a subsidiary of TheMaven, Inc. since December 2018.

Fab, Inc. is an online retailer that specializes in everyday design products, serving customers in the United States, Canada, and Australia. Founded in February 2009 by Bradford Shane Shellhammer, Deepa Shah, Jason Goldberg, Nishith Shah, and Sunil Khedar, the company is headquartered in New York City. Fab's product range includes furniture, kitchen and dining items, bed and bath essentials, art, jewelry, personal accessories, and various home products. As of March 3, 2015, Fab operates as a subsidiary of PCH International Ltd.

Jirafe specializes in providing analytics solutions for eCommerce retailers, enabling them to optimize their marketing and merchandising strategies. The company delivers real-time insights that help merchants understand customer behavior, identify best-selling products, and ultimately enhance their revenue. By automating essential tasks faced by online stores, Jirafe allows retailers to focus on driving their business forward. Based in New York City, Jirafe is backed by prominent venture capital firms and is dedicated to leveraging big data, analytics, and machine learning to support the growth of its clients.

Rewind.Me is a New York City based startup working to change the way consumers and marketers benefit from personal data. People today generate and control a great deal of personal data – from the apps on our smartphones to the services we use online, the personal or sports tracking devices we use, as well as our credit card and electronic transactions and more. There's a lot of value in all of this data. We believe that people should have control over how their data is used and benefit directly from the value it contains. We're building apps and services to deliver this control and unlock this value.

Axial Networks, Inc. operates an online platform that connects private companies with various capital sources, facilitating financial transactions in the private capital markets. The platform enables users, including entrepreneurs, capital providers, and advisors, to create professional profiles, enhancing their credibility and visibility to potential investors. It offers services for sourcing deals, marketing, and analytics, allowing members to discover growth capital opportunities and form key relationships. Axial supports a diverse range of sectors, including healthcare, real estate, and technology, while providing access to various types of capital such as growth capital, senior debt, and acquisition financing. The platform is designed to streamline the transaction process, helping CEOs identify growth opportunities, allowing capital providers to expand their market coverage, and enabling advisors to connect with ready-to-transact buyers and investors. Founded in 2004 and based in New York, Axial Networks was previously known as Axial Market, Inc. before rebranding in 2010.

Curalate, Inc. operates an online platform that helps brands facilitate consumer discovery and purchase decisions. The platform transforms images and videos into digital storefronts across websites, social media, advertisements, and emails. Curalate provides tools for brands to link products from social media, automate content posting, and gain insights into engagement metrics. Additionally, it allows brands to monitor their campaigns, competitors, and influencers. Founded in 2011 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with offices in New York, Seattle, and London, Curalate serves hundreds of leading brands, including Gap, Neiman Marcus, and Sephora. The company's services enhance the connection between off-site discovery and on-site conversion, driving revenue growth on platforms such as Pinterest, Instagram, and Facebook. Curalate was previously known as Storably, Inc. and became a subsidiary of Bazaarvoice, Inc. in July 2020.

Moat, Inc. develops analytics solutions tailored for brand advertisers and publishers, focusing on measuring customer attention and advertising effectiveness. Its flagship product, Moat Analytics, serves as an attention measurement platform that offers insights into ad campaigns and website inventory. Additionally, Moat Pro provides real-time ad intelligence, allowing users to visualize relationships between brands, publishers, and programmatic platforms, while offering brand alerts and prospecting reports. Moat also features a dedicated ad search engine that enables users to search for display ads, discover new advertisers, and access creative resources. This centralized ad search utilizes a specialized web crawler to index ads for easy retrieval. Established in 2007 and based in New York, Moat operates internationally and is a subsidiary of Oracle Corporation.

Nodejitsu is a cloud computing company that offers a platform as a service (PaaS) specifically designed for node.js applications. Founded in 2010 and located in New York, the company focuses on providing an accessible and automated cloud solution that supports data-intensive, real-time deployments. In addition to its PaaS offering, Nodejitsu features an application marketplace that facilitates the deployment and monetization of open-source node.js projects, thereby enhancing the overall user experience and fostering a community around its platform.

Poppin Inc. is a New York-based company that designs and retails a wide range of office products, including notebooks, planners, writing instruments, and desk accessories. The company also provides organizational supplies such as filing systems, storage solutions, and various office essentials. In addition to these products, Poppin offers furniture and décor items, including desks, chairs, conference tables, and decorative elements, catering to the needs of schools, businesses, and organizations. Founded in 2009, Poppin focuses on customization and space planning services, providing tailored design solutions to enhance workplace environments. As of December 2020, Poppin operates as a subsidiary of Kimball International, Inc.

Aereo is a New York City-based technology company that allows consumers to access live broadcast television on Internet-connected devices through use of its remote integrated (cloud-based) antenna/DVR technology. Using Aereo’s technology, consumers can pause and rewind any program that they are watching live, or save a program for future viewing. A cable or satellite television subscription is not required to use Aereo. Aereo is currently supported on iPad, iPhone, Chrome, Safari on MacBook, Internet Explorer 9, Firefox, Opera, AppleTV (via airplay) and Roku platforms. The Aereo app for Android™ is available for download for devices running Android operating system version 4.1 or higher. Aereo membership begins at $8 per month, for access to Aereo’s cloud-based antenna/DVR technology and 20 hours of DVR storage. For an additional $4, consumers can upgrade their membership and receive 60 hours of DVR storage for a total of $12 per month. Consumers who join Aereo will get their first month of access for free. Backed by Barry Diller’s IAC and led by CEO and Founder Chet Kanoja, Aereo launched in February 2012.

UrbanSitter, Inc. is a childcare marketplace that connects parents with babysitters and nannies through shared connections. Founded in 2010 and based in San Francisco, the company operates in major cities including New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, Seattle, Washington D.C., Boston, Denver, and San Diego. UrbanSitter offers an app and website that simplifies the process of finding, booking, and paying for trusted care across various needs, including child care, senior care, pet sitting, and household services. By leveraging a parent's personal network, UrbanSitter helps families find caregivers recommended by friends, co-workers, and local parents, ensuring a level of trust and reliability. The platform is particularly useful for last-minute childcare needs, boasting average response times of under three minutes. By addressing the challenges of securing reliable care, UrbanSitter provides families with essential support in their daily lives.

Fab, Inc. is an online retailer that specializes in everyday design products, serving customers in the United States, Canada, and Australia. Founded in February 2009 by Bradford Shane Shellhammer, Deepa Shah, Jason Goldberg, Nishith Shah, and Sunil Khedar, the company is headquartered in New York City. Fab's product range includes furniture, kitchen and dining items, bed and bath essentials, art, jewelry, personal accessories, and various home products. As of March 3, 2015, Fab operates as a subsidiary of PCH International Ltd.

Chloe + Isabel is an innovative social commerce jewelry company that empowers and connects women through their own social selling experience. Launched in 2011, Chloe + Isabel is disrupting the traditional direct sales model to provide an entrepreneurial opportunity. Chloe + Isabel has developed a platform that powers a seller's personal e-commerce experience. Users who sign up as Merchandisers receive a customized digital workplace to create their boutique shopping experience, and earn commission from every sale. Merchandisers may participate in streaming video training, are able to curate personal collections of Chloe + Isabel jewelry on their online boutiques, and receive real-time trends, insights and recommendations to help support their businesses. Chloe + Isabel founder and CEO Chantel Waterbury has over 14 years of expert experience developing jewelry for major retailers in the United States, including Target Corp, Macy's, Gap Inc, LVMH and Kenneth Cole. Waterbury, who supported herself through college by direct-selling, says she made the jump from working for multi-billion dollar retailers to launching a startup so she could empower the next generation of women.

PublicStuff LLC is a civic engagement platform that enhances the relationship between residents and local governments through technology. Founded in 2009 and based in New York, the company offers a mobile application that allows residents to report community issues, comment on these reports, and receive city alerts regarding events, emergencies, and service updates. Additionally, users can access various city services, such as bill payments and trash pick-up schedules. The platform facilitates communication by enabling governments to efficiently manage service requests, reduce operating costs, and leverage data for decision-making. PublicStuff also provides web platforms, push notifications, and translation services to further improve community engagement. As of 2015, PublicStuff operates as a subsidiary of Accela, Inc.

Docracy Inc. operates an open-source website that provides users with access to a library of legal documents, including contracts, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), wills, and trusts. This platform not only allows users to share and sign these documents but also offers a comparative tool for startups and individuals to evaluate their legal documents against trusted templates available online. Incorporated in 2011 and based in Brooklyn, New York, Docracy aims to make legal documentation more accessible by providing a free resource for the public. The company functions as a subsidiary of apilayer GmbH.

DoubleVerify is a software platform specializing in digital media measurement, data, and analytics. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in New York City, the company offers solutions for online media verification and campaign effectiveness aimed at brand marketers, agencies, advertising networks, and digital publishers. Its technology ensures that digital advertisements are delivered in a brand-safe environment, are fully viewable, reach real individuals, and appear in the intended geographic locations. By providing consistent and unbiased data, DoubleVerify helps advertisers optimize the quality and return on their digital ad investments. The company generates revenue by charging a fee based on the volume of media transactions measured on its platform.

Moat, Inc. develops analytics solutions tailored for brand advertisers and publishers, focusing on measuring customer attention and advertising effectiveness. Its flagship product, Moat Analytics, serves as an attention measurement platform that offers insights into ad campaigns and website inventory. Additionally, Moat Pro provides real-time ad intelligence, allowing users to visualize relationships between brands, publishers, and programmatic platforms, while offering brand alerts and prospecting reports. Moat also features a dedicated ad search engine that enables users to search for display ads, discover new advertisers, and access creative resources. This centralized ad search utilizes a specialized web crawler to index ads for easy retrieval. Established in 2007 and based in New York, Moat operates internationally and is a subsidiary of Oracle Corporation.

Birchbox, Inc. is a retail company specializing in beauty, grooming, and lifestyle products. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, it provides a diverse range of items, including skincare, makeup, hair care, fragrances, and personal grooming tools for both women and men. Birchbox operates through a subscription model, delivering personalized samples to customers each month while also offering a robust e-commerce platform for purchasing full-sized products. The company partners with various brands, from well-known favorites to emerging niche labels, utilizing a proprietary algorithm to tailor product selections based on individual customer profiles. Birchbox enhances the shopping experience by providing educational content, including tips and tutorials, alongside a loyalty program to encourage customer engagement. In addition to its physical locations in New York and Washington, D.C., Birchbox has expanded its operations internationally, reaching customers in the United Kingdom, France, Spain, and Belgium.

Fab, Inc. is an online retailer that specializes in everyday design products, serving customers in the United States, Canada, and Australia. Founded in February 2009 by Bradford Shane Shellhammer, Deepa Shah, Jason Goldberg, Nishith Shah, and Sunil Khedar, the company is headquartered in New York City. Fab's product range includes furniture, kitchen and dining items, bed and bath essentials, art, jewelry, personal accessories, and various home products. As of March 3, 2015, Fab operates as a subsidiary of PCH International Ltd.

Get Satisfaction, Inc. offers an online community platform designed to connect companies with their customers, fostering relationships that create mutual value. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in New York with additional offices in Austin and Boston, the platform enables businesses to modernize customer support, enhance sales, differentiate their brand, and drive innovation. Companies across various industries utilize Get Satisfaction to build online communities that facilitate customer engagement and feedback. The platform integrates seamlessly with various applications, including CRM and helpdesk systems, ensuring a streamlined experience for users. As of 2015, Get Satisfaction operates as a subsidiary of Sprinklr Inc.

SinglePlatform, LLC is a New York-based company that provides local listing enhancement services for small businesses, focusing primarily on the restaurant sector. Founded in 2009, it enables businesses to publish and manage critical information such as products, services, menus, photos, and prices across numerous popular media platforms, search engines, and local review sites. This service helps local businesses improve their online visibility and attract new customers. SinglePlatform's extensive reach makes it the largest online provider of restaurant menus and local business storefronts. The company was acquired by Constant Contact in 2012, further strengthening its capabilities in the digital marketing space. Through its innovative techniques and specialized expertise, SinglePlatform supports local businesses in growing and developing their operations.

Smartling is a language service and technology provider based in New York that specializes in content localization for businesses seeking to expand into international markets. Founded in 2009 by Jack Welde and Andrey Akselrod, Smartling offers a Translation Management Platform that facilitates the translation and deployment of multilingual websites, mobile applications, and business documents across various digital platforms. This cloud-based enterprise translation software allows brands to enhance their global presence and deliver authentic brand experiences. Notable clients include British Airways, Uber, Spotify, and Hasbro, all of which utilize Smartling's solutions to engage more effectively with diverse customer bases.

Fab, Inc. is an online retailer that specializes in everyday design products, serving customers in the United States, Canada, and Australia. Founded in February 2009 by Bradford Shane Shellhammer, Deepa Shah, Jason Goldberg, Nishith Shah, and Sunil Khedar, the company is headquartered in New York City. Fab's product range includes furniture, kitchen and dining items, bed and bath essentials, art, jewelry, personal accessories, and various home products. As of March 3, 2015, Fab operates as a subsidiary of PCH International Ltd.

Refinery29 Inc. is a digital media and entertainment company that focuses on providing lifestyle content targeted at women. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in New York, Refinery29 connects its audience with trends in fashion, beauty, health, entertainment, and more through a diverse range of stories, original video programming, and shareable social content. The platform aims to inspire women to lead independent, stylish, and informed lives, while also offering a selection of apparel and accessories. With additional operations in Los Angeles, London, and Berlin, Refinery29 has established itself as a significant player in the media landscape, catering to the interests and needs of modern women.

Mashery, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based software solutions focused on API management technology and services for mid-sized and enterprise markets. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Seattle, New York, Boston, and Belfast, the company offers a range of products, including the Intel Mashery API Management solutions in both SaaS and Data Center Editions, which cater to varied security and operational needs. Its API Gateway services facilitate the exposure and consumption of application services, while providing monetization opportunities and compliance solutions for organizations handling sensitive data. Mashery's services extend across multiple industries, including healthcare, finance, retail, and telecommunications, supporting over 60,000 active applications developed by more than 200,000 developers. The company became a subsidiary of TIBCO Software Inc. in 2015, enhancing its capabilities in API technology and strategy.

Adaptly, Inc. specializes in digital advertising solutions, focusing on enabling large advertisers to effectively manage and scale their campaigns across various social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, and Pinterest. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York City, Adaptly provides a range of services that encompass personalized planning and strategy, media buying, execution, and comprehensive analysis. The company utilizes proprietary technology to deliver real-time insights and automated optimization, enhancing advertisers' ability to meet their marketing objectives. With additional offices in Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and London, Adaptly employs over 120 professionals and has developed strong relationships with notable investors. In December 2018, Adaptly became a subsidiary of Accenture plc.