First Round Capital

First Round Capital is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2004. Specializing in seed-stage investments, it focuses on early-stage technology companies across various sectors, including enterprise, fintech, healthcare, consumer, hardware, artificial intelligence, and web3. First Round Capital aims to support entrepreneurs by providing not only capital but also a range of tailored services and resources designed to foster growth. The firm typically invests around $500,000 as initial funding, often serving as a company’s first outside capital. It actively engages with portfolio companies to enhance their development. With a commitment to community, First Round Capital has established a network that has collectively raised over $2.5 billion in follow-on capital, demonstrating a strong track record of facilitating growth among its investments.

Meka Asonye

Partner

Brett Berson

Partner

Chris Brown

Associate

Jeff Donnon

CFO

Molly Fowler

CEO

Amy Fu

VP, Investments

Todd Jackson

Partner

Josh Kopelman

Founder and Partner

Whitnie Narcisse

Operating Partner

Chris Fralic

Board Partner

Past deals in San Francisco Bay Area

Omni

Series B in 2025
Omni is a multifaceted company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in business intelligence, cybersecurity, and cloud engineering services. Its primary offering is a unique business intelligence platform that merges the reliability of a shared data model with the flexibility of SQL, allowing users to easily access, explore, and share curated data metrics. This platform is designed to streamline the data analytics process, enabling clients to focus on deriving meaningful insights without the complications often associated with data management. Additionally, Omni operates a rentals platform that connects local businesses with community members, providing access to a variety of rental items such as bikes, surfboards, and camping equipment. This initiative enhances community engagement by making diverse products readily available for short-term use.

Omni

Series A in 2022
Omni is a multifaceted company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in business intelligence, cybersecurity, and cloud engineering services. Its primary offering is a unique business intelligence platform that merges the reliability of a shared data model with the flexibility of SQL, allowing users to easily access, explore, and share curated data metrics. This platform is designed to streamline the data analytics process, enabling clients to focus on deriving meaningful insights without the complications often associated with data management. Additionally, Omni operates a rentals platform that connects local businesses with community members, providing access to a variety of rental items such as bikes, surfboards, and camping equipment. This initiative enhances community engagement by making diverse products readily available for short-term use.

Omni

Seed Round in 2022
Omni is a multifaceted company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in business intelligence, cybersecurity, and cloud engineering services. Its primary offering is a unique business intelligence platform that merges the reliability of a shared data model with the flexibility of SQL, allowing users to easily access, explore, and share curated data metrics. This platform is designed to streamline the data analytics process, enabling clients to focus on deriving meaningful insights without the complications often associated with data management. Additionally, Omni operates a rentals platform that connects local businesses with community members, providing access to a variety of rental items such as bikes, surfboards, and camping equipment. This initiative enhances community engagement by making diverse products readily available for short-term use.

Cocoon

Series A in 2021
Cocoon is a leave management software company that simplifies the process of taking and managing leave for both employers and employees. Founded in 2020 by former employees of Stripe and Square, Cocoon addresses the complexities often associated with leave, such as compliance, claims, and payroll, allowing human resources teams to concentrate on supporting their workforce during significant life events like childbirth, caregiving, and personal health crises. The company collaborates with various employers, including Carta, Khan Academy, and Benchling, to enhance the employee experience during these pivotal moments. Operating from a small studio in San Francisco's Mission District, Cocoon emphasizes the importance of its physical workspace as a reflection of its commitment to creating exceptional digital environments for small groups. The company is backed by notable investors, including Index Ventures and First Round Capital.

Cocoon

Seed Round in 2020
Cocoon is a leave management software company that simplifies the process of taking and managing leave for both employers and employees. Founded in 2020 by former employees of Stripe and Square, Cocoon addresses the complexities often associated with leave, such as compliance, claims, and payroll, allowing human resources teams to concentrate on supporting their workforce during significant life events like childbirth, caregiving, and personal health crises. The company collaborates with various employers, including Carta, Khan Academy, and Benchling, to enhance the employee experience during these pivotal moments. Operating from a small studio in San Francisco's Mission District, Cocoon emphasizes the importance of its physical workspace as a reflection of its commitment to creating exceptional digital environments for small groups. The company is backed by notable investors, including Index Ventures and First Round Capital.

Kindred AI

Series B in 2017
Kindred's mission is to build machines with human-like intelligence. Since its founding in 2014, Kindred has been exploring and engineering systems that enable robots to interact with the physical world, fulfilling the goal of bringing humans and intelligent machines together to solve real-world problems. Kindred has built an AI platform that integrates vision, grasping and placement to create autonomous solutions for complex commercial problems. With increased labor complexities in e-commerce fulfillment centers, Kindred developed a flagship product, SORT, to help retailers stay competitive. Kindred smart piece-picking SORT robots tackle a labor intensive part of the supply chain, which is Putwall Sortation, completing the manual task to pick and place items into separate customer orders. Kindred robots are currently in commercial use at e-commerce leaders including Gap, Inc., Carter’s and other global retailers. The Kindred SORT robots work alongside warehouse staff to quickly and accurately sort items into individual customer orders. Kindred has offices in San Francisco & Toronto.

Zenreach

Series C in 2017
Zenreach, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that provides online marketing solutions aimed at improving customer acquisition and lifetime value for businesses with physical locations. Founded in 2011, Zenreach developed Walk-Through Marketing to integrate digital marketing with in-store outcomes. Their Zenreach Engage platform automatically tracks customer visits, creating and updating detailed customer profiles. Additionally, Zenreach Attract enhances advertising effectiveness by targeting audiences based on existing customer data, reportedly improving ad performance by four times. The company measures success through its proprietary Walk-Through Rate™, which indicates when an individual exposed to an advertisement subsequently visits a location. Zenreach serves a diverse clientele, including thousands of independent merchants and well-known brands.

Nova Credit

Seed Round in 2016
Nova Credit Inc. is a credit reporting agency based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2016. The company specializes in providing alternative credit data and analytics, focusing on improving credit access for individuals, particularly immigrants. Nova Credit's platform facilitates cross-border consumer credit services, allowing lenders and property managers to make informed decisions regarding credit applications. Its proprietary solutions, including the Credit Passport® and Cash Atlas™, utilize a unique set of data sources and compliance frameworks to enhance traditional credit analytics. Major organizations such as American Express, Verizon, and HSBC use Nova Credit’s services to navigate the complexities of credit scoring in the open finance landscape. The company is supported by prominent investors and industry executives, emphasizing its role in bridging gaps in credit access and fostering responsible growth for businesses.

Intrinsic

Seed Round in 2016
Intrinsic is a cybersecurity company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in application runtime security technology for Node.js applications. Founded in 2015, the company was previously known as GitStar and has since become a subsidiary of VMware, Inc. Intrinsic focuses on providing solutions to enhance the security of web applications, addressing the growing concerns related to application vulnerabilities in a digital landscape.

Zenreach

Series B in 2016
Zenreach, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that provides online marketing solutions aimed at improving customer acquisition and lifetime value for businesses with physical locations. Founded in 2011, Zenreach developed Walk-Through Marketing to integrate digital marketing with in-store outcomes. Their Zenreach Engage platform automatically tracks customer visits, creating and updating detailed customer profiles. Additionally, Zenreach Attract enhances advertising effectiveness by targeting audiences based on existing customer data, reportedly improving ad performance by four times. The company measures success through its proprietary Walk-Through Rate™, which indicates when an individual exposed to an advertisement subsequently visits a location. Zenreach serves a diverse clientele, including thousands of independent merchants and well-known brands.

Clover Health

Series C in 2016
Clover Health Inc. is a health insurance provider focused on offering Medicare Advantage plans to senior citizens, primarily based in New Jersey. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company also operates in several other states, including Arizona, Georgia, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. Clover Health employs a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) platform designed to enhance the quality of care for its members and their physicians. Utilizing patient-centered analytics and a dedicated care management team, Clover aims to identify potential health risks and deliver preventive care, which helps in reducing avoidable healthcare expenditures and managing chronic diseases. The company’s proprietary software platform, Clover Assistant, equips physicians with personalized insights for early detection and management of chronic conditions. Clover Health operates mainly through its Insurance segment, which includes its PPO and Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plans, while also participating in the ACO REACH Model in its Non-Insurance segment.

PullString

Series D in 2016
PullString, Inc. is an entertainment and technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing interactive applications allowing users to engage in conversation with digital and physical characters. The company's primary offering, the PullString Platform, provides a comprehensive authoring environment, artificial intelligence capabilities, and conversation analytics, catering to various industries such as entertainment, customer service, gaming, and more. This platform supports major conversational channels including Facebook Messenger, Amazon Alexa, and others, enabling the creation of engaging experiences like Call of Duty’s Lt Reyes and Hello Barbie. Founded in 2011 as ToyTalk, PullString has transformed the landscape of computer conversation through its innovative blend of design and technology, allowing organizations to collaboratively develop and publish dynamic voice applications. The company rebranded to PullString in 2016 and has secured significant funding to further its mission in the realm of conversational experiences.

Clover Health

Series A in 2015
Clover Health Inc. is a health insurance provider focused on offering Medicare Advantage plans to senior citizens, primarily based in New Jersey. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company also operates in several other states, including Arizona, Georgia, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. Clover Health employs a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) platform designed to enhance the quality of care for its members and their physicians. Utilizing patient-centered analytics and a dedicated care management team, Clover aims to identify potential health risks and deliver preventive care, which helps in reducing avoidable healthcare expenditures and managing chronic diseases. The company’s proprietary software platform, Clover Assistant, equips physicians with personalized insights for early detection and management of chronic conditions. Clover Health operates mainly through its Insurance segment, which includes its PPO and Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plans, while also participating in the ACO REACH Model in its Non-Insurance segment.

Modcloth

Series C in 2015
ModCloth is an online retailer based in Tustin, California, specializing in vintage-inspired women's fashion and accessories. The company offers a wide range of exclusive clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories sourced from numerous independent designers, allowing customers to find unique outfits. Founded by Eric and Susan Koger in a dorm room at Carnegie Mellon University, ModCloth has grown significantly and now employs over 400 people across its offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Pittsburgh. The brand focuses on leveraging technology and social media to enhance the shopping experience, aiming to empower consumers in how they discover and engage with fashion.

Vouch Financial

Series A in 2015
Vouch brings friend-powered finance to the lending industry. It helps borrowers get personal loans at better terms than other lending institutions or marketplaces typically offer. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Beyond Games

Series A in 2015
Beyond Games is a San Francisco-based company specializing in the development of a game platform that focuses on group-based multiplayer experiences. The team consists of talented artists, designers, and engineers committed to high production quality and meticulous attention to detail. Beyond Games creates sandbox and strategic games that encourage collaboration among players, allowing them to cooperate and compete to achieve shared objectives. This design philosophy enhances the overall gaming experience by fostering interactive and engaging environments for players.

Bento Labs

Seed Round in 2015
Bento Labs, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, focused on enhancing the Android smartphone experience through innovative app discovery and personalization solutions. The company has developed a unique homescreen interface that leverages contextual search to provide users with relevant applications, notifications, and content. Recognizing the significant advancements in smartphone technology since their inception, Bento Labs aims to address persistent challenges in app discovery and data sharing by rethinking the traditional app model. The team comprises experienced professionals from leading tech companies who are dedicated to improving the overall user experience for millions of smartphone users globally.

Clearbit

Pre Seed Round in 2015
Clearbit, Inc. is a business intelligence company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in application program interface tools that assist organizations in gathering detailed information about their customers. Its suite of tools is designed for various functions, including customer analysis, geolocation, fraud prevention, background checks, and address verification. By providing accurate and relevant data, Clearbit enables businesses to enhance their sales efforts and mitigate risks associated with fraud. The company's focus on delivering comprehensive customer insights helps organizations make informed decisions and improve their overall operational efficiency.

PullString

Series C in 2014
PullString, Inc. is an entertainment and technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing interactive applications allowing users to engage in conversation with digital and physical characters. The company's primary offering, the PullString Platform, provides a comprehensive authoring environment, artificial intelligence capabilities, and conversation analytics, catering to various industries such as entertainment, customer service, gaming, and more. This platform supports major conversational channels including Facebook Messenger, Amazon Alexa, and others, enabling the creation of engaging experiences like Call of Duty’s Lt Reyes and Hello Barbie. Founded in 2011 as ToyTalk, PullString has transformed the landscape of computer conversation through its innovative blend of design and technology, allowing organizations to collaboratively develop and publish dynamic voice applications. The company rebranded to PullString in 2016 and has secured significant funding to further its mission in the realm of conversational experiences.

VigLink

Series C in 2014
VigLink, Inc. is a platform focused on monetizing content-driven commerce, allowing publishers to earn revenue from their content by linking to products and services. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, the company operates as a subsidiary of sovrn Holdings, Inc. VigLink's technology automates monetization for over 30,000 retailers, processing more than ten billion page views and five hundred million clicks monthly. It offers three main products: VigLink Convert, which transforms existing product links into revenue-generating ones; VigLink Insert, which automatically identifies and links relevant text mentions of products and brands; and VigLink Anywhere, which enables users to monetize links shared across social media and email. By leveraging its extensive network, VigLink maximizes earnings for tens of thousands of publishers while providing detailed analytics to help them optimize their content strategy. This innovative approach allows publishers to concentrate on content creation without the complexities of managing multiple affiliate programs.

Homejoy

Series B in 2013
Homejoy, Inc. is an online platform that connects homeowners with professional service providers for various household needs, including cleaning, plumbing, electrical work, and handyman services. Founded in 2010 by siblings Aaron and Adora Cheung, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, California, and operates in 31 markets across the United States and Canada. Homejoy aims to provide affordable cleaning services, offering professional cleaners who are screened, background-checked, and maintain high customer ratings. The platform simplifies the process of hiring home service professionals, allowing users to book services with just a few clicks.

Homejoy

Series A in 2013
Homejoy, Inc. is an online platform that connects homeowners with professional service providers for various household needs, including cleaning, plumbing, electrical work, and handyman services. Founded in 2010 by siblings Aaron and Adora Cheung, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, California, and operates in 31 markets across the United States and Canada. Homejoy aims to provide affordable cleaning services, offering professional cleaners who are screened, background-checked, and maintain high customer ratings. The platform simplifies the process of hiring home service professionals, allowing users to book services with just a few clicks.

Eat Club

Series A in 2013
EAT Club is a food technology company based in Redwood City, California, focused on providing convenient meal solutions for office workers. The company offers a virtual cafeteria service that allows employees to order lunch from a curated menu of options created by award-winning chefs. Customers can place their orders via mobile or web, ensuring delivery by 12:30 pm. EAT Club serves the San Francisco Bay Area and Greater Los Angeles, aiming to democratize access to high-quality food in corporate settings. By delivering individually packed lunches from local restaurants, EAT Club enhances the dining experience at the workplace, allowing employees to enjoy their favorite meals with ease.

Sift

Series A in 2013
Sift is a technology company focused on enhancing trust and safety in online interactions. Established in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, it provides solutions that help businesses manage and prevent fraud across over 34,000 websites and applications. By leveraging advanced technology and a vast global data network, Sift enables organizations to balance revenue growth with robust security measures. The company's offerings include digital trust and safety services that empower online businesses, alongside a commitment to fostering long-term partnerships with its clients. Sift's approach is designed to ensure that trust remains a fundamental aspect of digital interactions, contributing to safer online environments.

Homejoy

Seed Round in 2013
Homejoy, Inc. is an online platform that connects homeowners with professional service providers for various household needs, including cleaning, plumbing, electrical work, and handyman services. Founded in 2010 by siblings Aaron and Adora Cheung, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, California, and operates in 31 markets across the United States and Canada. Homejoy aims to provide affordable cleaning services, offering professional cleaners who are screened, background-checked, and maintain high customer ratings. The platform simplifies the process of hiring home service professionals, allowing users to book services with just a few clicks.

SmartBiz Loans

Series C in 2013
SmartBiz Loans is the #1 online SBA loan marketplace for small business loans. The intelligent technology platform makes applying for an SBA loan fast and easy while increasing the likelihood of approval for small businesses by matching the borrower with the SBA preferred lending bank most likely to fund their particular business. 90% to 95% of the loans SmartBiz refers to its bank partners get funded. Bank partners using the SmartBiz platform to originate and underwriter SBA loans in a compliant manner can also process these loans 70% to 90% more efficiently then before. Based in the financial district of San Francisco, SmartBiz Loans is privately held. The company was founded in 2009 by a team of experienced financial services entrepreneurs with backing from leading venture capital firms including Investor Growth Capital, Venrock, First Round Capital, Baseline Ventures, and SoftTech VC.

PullString

Series B in 2012
PullString, Inc. is an entertainment and technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing interactive applications allowing users to engage in conversation with digital and physical characters. The company's primary offering, the PullString Platform, provides a comprehensive authoring environment, artificial intelligence capabilities, and conversation analytics, catering to various industries such as entertainment, customer service, gaming, and more. This platform supports major conversational channels including Facebook Messenger, Amazon Alexa, and others, enabling the creation of engaging experiences like Call of Duty’s Lt Reyes and Hello Barbie. Founded in 2011 as ToyTalk, PullString has transformed the landscape of computer conversation through its innovative blend of design and technology, allowing organizations to collaboratively develop and publish dynamic voice applications. The company rebranded to PullString in 2016 and has secured significant funding to further its mission in the realm of conversational experiences.

33Across

Series C in 2012
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.

Pocket Change

Series A in 2012
Pocket Change Inc. operates an online platform that allows iOS and Android game developers to monetize their applications through a token system. Users can earn virtual credits by engaging with mobile apps, which can then be redeemed for various products in the Pocket Change store. The company, formerly known as Lunch Money Co., was incorporated in 2011 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. In addition to its monetization services, Pocket Change focuses on financial education, offering resources for students, educators, and communities. Their initiatives include programs related to foster care, independent living, summer camps, and professional development for educators, among others.

Wanelo

Venture Round in 2012
Wanelo, Inc. operates a social media shopping platform that connects users with a vast array of products from over 350,000 stores, including well-known brands and independent boutiques. Founded in 2010 by Deena Varshavskaya, the company is based in San Francisco, California. Wanelo aims to transform the retail experience by enabling users to discover, buy, and sell unique items through a mobile app. The platform allows millions of users to curate and share their favorite products, with tens of thousands of new items posted daily. Wanelo's innovative approach to online shopping seeks to streamline the process by consolidating various stores into one accessible location, making it easier for users to find products that resonate with their individual styles.

Modcloth

Series C in 2012
ModCloth is an online retailer based in Tustin, California, specializing in vintage-inspired women's fashion and accessories. The company offers a wide range of exclusive clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories sourced from numerous independent designers, allowing customers to find unique outfits. Founded by Eric and Susan Koger in a dorm room at Carnegie Mellon University, ModCloth has grown significantly and now employs over 400 people across its offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Pittsburgh. The brand focuses on leveraging technology and social media to enhance the shopping experience, aiming to empower consumers in how they discover and engage with fashion.

Pocket Change

Seed Round in 2011
Pocket Change Inc. operates an online platform that allows iOS and Android game developers to monetize their applications through a token system. Users can earn virtual credits by engaging with mobile apps, which can then be redeemed for various products in the Pocket Change store. The company, formerly known as Lunch Money Co., was incorporated in 2011 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. In addition to its monetization services, Pocket Change focuses on financial education, offering resources for students, educators, and communities. Their initiatives include programs related to foster care, independent living, summer camps, and professional development for educators, among others.

PullString

Series A in 2011
PullString, Inc. is an entertainment and technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing interactive applications allowing users to engage in conversation with digital and physical characters. The company's primary offering, the PullString Platform, provides a comprehensive authoring environment, artificial intelligence capabilities, and conversation analytics, catering to various industries such as entertainment, customer service, gaming, and more. This platform supports major conversational channels including Facebook Messenger, Amazon Alexa, and others, enabling the creation of engaging experiences like Call of Duty’s Lt Reyes and Hello Barbie. Founded in 2011 as ToyTalk, PullString has transformed the landscape of computer conversation through its innovative blend of design and technology, allowing organizations to collaboratively develop and publish dynamic voice applications. The company rebranded to PullString in 2016 and has secured significant funding to further its mission in the realm of conversational experiences.

DNAnexus

Series B in 2011
DNAnexus, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based genome informatics and data management tools aimed at enterprises engaged in genomic medicine. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company offers a platform that facilitates the analysis of raw sequencing data and integration with clinical and phenotypic data, promoting seamless collaboration among users. Key offerings include MOSAIC Microbiome, a platform for collaborative microbiome research; DNAnexus Apollo, which focuses on clinico-genomic data exploration; and DNAnexus Titan, a comprehensive data analysis solution. Additionally, DNAnexus Portals provide secure online workspaces for cross-disciplinary collaboration. The Clinico-Genomic Data Solution program addresses the need for disease-specific datasets by building networks with healthcare partners to enhance diagnosis and treatment pathways. DNAnexus serves a diverse client base, including biopharmaceutical companies, genome centers, and diagnostic test providers, and has established a strategic alliance with WuXi NextCODE Genomics. The company also maintains additional offices in San Francisco, London, and Prague.

Eat Club

Seed Round in 2011
EAT Club is a food technology company based in Redwood City, California, focused on providing convenient meal solutions for office workers. The company offers a virtual cafeteria service that allows employees to order lunch from a curated menu of options created by award-winning chefs. Customers can place their orders via mobile or web, ensuring delivery by 12:30 pm. EAT Club serves the San Francisco Bay Area and Greater Los Angeles, aiming to democratize access to high-quality food in corporate settings. By delivering individually packed lunches from local restaurants, EAT Club enhances the dining experience at the workplace, allowing employees to enjoy their favorite meals with ease.

Adaptly

Series A in 2011
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.

VigLink

Series B in 2011
VigLink, Inc. is a platform focused on monetizing content-driven commerce, allowing publishers to earn revenue from their content by linking to products and services. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, the company operates as a subsidiary of sovrn Holdings, Inc. VigLink's technology automates monetization for over 30,000 retailers, processing more than ten billion page views and five hundred million clicks monthly. It offers three main products: VigLink Convert, which transforms existing product links into revenue-generating ones; VigLink Insert, which automatically identifies and links relevant text mentions of products and brands; and VigLink Anywhere, which enables users to monetize links shared across social media and email. By leveraging its extensive network, VigLink maximizes earnings for tens of thousands of publishers while providing detailed analytics to help them optimize their content strategy. This innovative approach allows publishers to concentrate on content creation without the complexities of managing multiple affiliate programs.

33Across

Series B in 2011
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.

VigLink

Series A in 2010
VigLink, Inc. is a platform focused on monetizing content-driven commerce, allowing publishers to earn revenue from their content by linking to products and services. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, the company operates as a subsidiary of sovrn Holdings, Inc. VigLink's technology automates monetization for over 30,000 retailers, processing more than ten billion page views and five hundred million clicks monthly. It offers three main products: VigLink Convert, which transforms existing product links into revenue-generating ones; VigLink Insert, which automatically identifies and links relevant text mentions of products and brands; and VigLink Anywhere, which enables users to monetize links shared across social media and email. By leveraging its extensive network, VigLink maximizes earnings for tens of thousands of publishers while providing detailed analytics to help them optimize their content strategy. This innovative approach allows publishers to concentrate on content creation without the complexities of managing multiple affiliate programs.

SmartBiz Loans

Series A in 2010
SmartBiz Loans is the #1 online SBA loan marketplace for small business loans. The intelligent technology platform makes applying for an SBA loan fast and easy while increasing the likelihood of approval for small businesses by matching the borrower with the SBA preferred lending bank most likely to fund their particular business. 90% to 95% of the loans SmartBiz refers to its bank partners get funded. Bank partners using the SmartBiz platform to originate and underwriter SBA loans in a compliant manner can also process these loans 70% to 90% more efficiently then before. Based in the financial district of San Francisco, SmartBiz Loans is privately held. The company was founded in 2009 by a team of experienced financial services entrepreneurs with backing from leading venture capital firms including Investor Growth Capital, Venrock, First Round Capital, Baseline Ventures, and SoftTech VC.

Revnetics

Seed Round in 2010
RevNetics, Inc. develops Web-based application for mobile phones that helps to find friends and family on map. RevNetics, Inc. was incorporated in 2009 and is based in San Francisco. California.

Modcloth

Series B in 2010
ModCloth is an online retailer based in Tustin, California, specializing in vintage-inspired women's fashion and accessories. The company offers a wide range of exclusive clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories sourced from numerous independent designers, allowing customers to find unique outfits. Founded by Eric and Susan Koger in a dorm room at Carnegie Mellon University, ModCloth has grown significantly and now employs over 400 people across its offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Pittsburgh. The brand focuses on leveraging technology and social media to enhance the shopping experience, aiming to empower consumers in how they discover and engage with fashion.

DNAnexus

Series A in 2009
DNAnexus, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based genome informatics and data management tools aimed at enterprises engaged in genomic medicine. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company offers a platform that facilitates the analysis of raw sequencing data and integration with clinical and phenotypic data, promoting seamless collaboration among users. Key offerings include MOSAIC Microbiome, a platform for collaborative microbiome research; DNAnexus Apollo, which focuses on clinico-genomic data exploration; and DNAnexus Titan, a comprehensive data analysis solution. Additionally, DNAnexus Portals provide secure online workspaces for cross-disciplinary collaboration. The Clinico-Genomic Data Solution program addresses the need for disease-specific datasets by building networks with healthcare partners to enhance diagnosis and treatment pathways. DNAnexus serves a diverse client base, including biopharmaceutical companies, genome centers, and diagnostic test providers, and has established a strategic alliance with WuXi NextCODE Genomics. The company also maintains additional offices in San Francisco, London, and Prague.

33Across

Seed Round in 2009
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.

Modcloth

Seed Round in 2008
ModCloth is an online retailer based in Tustin, California, specializing in vintage-inspired women's fashion and accessories. The company offers a wide range of exclusive clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories sourced from numerous independent designers, allowing customers to find unique outfits. Founded by Eric and Susan Koger in a dorm room at Carnegie Mellon University, ModCloth has grown significantly and now employs over 400 people across its offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Pittsburgh. The brand focuses on leveraging technology and social media to enhance the shopping experience, aiming to empower consumers in how they discover and engage with fashion.

RockYou

Series A in 2007
RockYou, Inc. is an interactive media and entertainment company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in in-game video advertising and social gaming. Founded in 2005, RockYou developed a platform that connects premium brands with users through a network of cross-platform video advertisements. The company’s offerings include a diverse portfolio of free-to-play games across various genres and platforms, including Facebook and mobile. RockYou Media amplifies the voices of multicultural millennials by providing brands and publishers with engaging content designed for a diverse audience. However, in February 2019, RockYou filed for liquidation under Chapter 7 in the US Bankruptcy Court, marking a significant shift in its business operations.
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