Flock Homes
Venture Round in 2025
Flock Homes converts individual rental properties into fully-passive, diversified shares in a pool of houses. Flock helps rental property owners retire from being landlords. The company offers low-cost, tax-advantaged, hassle-free way to get and keep all the benefits of owning rental properties without any of the burdens. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
Pickle is a peer-to-peer clothing rental marketplace that connects users within local communities. It offers trendy outfits for rent, with same-day delivery options in major cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Miami. The platform facilitates direct exchanges between lenders and renters or uses courier services for convenience.
ZBiotics
Secondary Market in 2025
Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, ZBiotics is a synthetic biology company that bioengineers probiotic bacteria for nutraceutical applications. Its flagship product is a genetically engineered probiotic drink designed to break down acetaldehyde, an unwanted byproduct of alcohol consumption.
Odyssey Energy Solutions, founded in 2017 and based in Boulder, Colorado, offers a web-based data platform designed to streamline the development and deployment of mini-grids in emerging markets. The platform enables project developers to effectively manage and analyze mini-grid data through various software tools and data analytics. By facilitating communication and connection among developers, financiers, vendors, and governmental and donor organizations, Odyssey enhances collaboration within the mini-grid sector, ultimately supporting sustainable energy solutions in underserved regions.
Samsara Therapeutics
Convertible Note in 2024
Samsara Therapeutics, founded in 2018 with operations across Europe and San Diego, is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering and developing therapeutics for age-related diseases and unmet medical needs. Its proprietary platform focuses on identifying and validating compounds that extend healthy lifespan by targeting fundamental aging processes such as proteostasis and autophagy. The company aims to create novel treatments for rare genetic and neurodegenerative diseases through its pipeline, which involves compound identification, chemical optimization, and in vivo validation across various species.
Rebag
Venture Round in 2024
Founded in 2014 by Charles Gorra, Rebag is a prominent player in the luxury resale market, specializing in pre-owned designer handbags. The company offers an e-commerce platform and physical retail locations in major cities such as New York, Los Angeles, and Florida, alongside select Bloomingdale's stores. Rebag's innovative services include the launch of Consignment in 2023 and the unique membership program Rebag⁺ in 2024, positioning it as a transparent and flexible resale platform. Utilizing proprietary technology and extensive data analytics, Rebag enables customers to receive instant payment for their designer items, a first in the industry. Additionally, Rebag caters to professional resellers through its Rebag for Business initiative, which provides tailored wholesale solutions. Recognized for its innovation, the company has received accolades from Fast Company and has been featured in notable publications such as The New York Times and Vogue.
Proper Technologies, Inc. is a company that specializes in providing automated accounting and bookkeeping services tailored for the property industry. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, Proper employs artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance its offerings. The company serves property managers, property owners, and asset managers, enabling them to grow their portfolios while minimizing operational constraints. Proper's software streamlines accounting tasks, allowing accountants to focus on more strategic activities by ensuring accurate and efficient recording and classification of financial transactions. Through its innovative technology, Proper aims to deliver reliable and cost-effective accounting solutions for its clients in the property sector.
nodaFi improves facility management by installing smart signs that allow guests to report maintenance issues linked to their location. Its mobile and web applications enable staff collaboration for issue resolution, while providing managers with data-driven insights for informed decision-making.
Higlobe
Convertible Note in 2024
Founded in 2020, Higlobe is an international payment platform headquartered in Palo Alto, California. It facilitates payments for overseas freelancers and independent workers with U.S. business clients, offering zero transaction fees.
Crexi
Convertible Note in 2024
Crexi is a commercial real estate marketplace and data platform that serves buyers, tenants, brokers, and owners by providing a centralized online marketplace, listing details, deal management software, analytics, and exposure to commercial properties. Since its launch in 2015, it has grown into a large, active marketplace with millions of users and more than 500,000 listings representing over $1 trillion in property value. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Crexi enables streamlined property searches, structured listings, and end-to-end transaction workflows to help users transact and close deals more efficiently.
nodaFi improves facility management by installing smart signs that allow guests to report maintenance issues linked to their location. Its mobile and web applications enable staff collaboration for issue resolution, while providing managers with data-driven insights for informed decision-making.
Wisetack
Venture Round in 2024
Wisetack operates a technology platform that enables in-person businesses to offer consumer-friendly financing options at the point of sale. Its platform integrates seamlessly with existing software platforms, allowing businesses to provide real-time lending solutions and enhance sales.
Empowerly
Series A in 2023
Empowerly, Inc. is an education technology company based in San Mateo, California, that specializes in personalized college counseling and tutoring services for students in grades 7-12, as well as transfer and graduate students. Formerly known as Synocate, the company utilizes a data-driven approach to provide tailored college application counseling, connecting students with trained counselors who cater to their individual needs. Empowerly's platform operates on a team-based human intelligence model, facilitating personalized guidance for college admissions and career planning. By leveraging expert recommendations, Empowerly aims to help students achieve their goals of acceptance into preferred universities and securing internships, ultimately empowering them to succeed in their academic and professional journeys.
Recharge Capital
Series A in 2023
Recharge Capital is a venture capital firm with offices in New York, Los Angeles, and Singapore. It provides capital and operating resources to technology ventures pursuing high-potential opportunities. The firm employs a thematic approach across sectors such as women's healthcare, fintech and fintech infrastructure, synthetic biology, digital assets, and semiconductor enablement. By combining strategic funding with hands-on support, Recharge Capital aims to accelerate innovation and drive meaningful impact across its portfolio and the broader technology landscape.
Juno Residential, Inc. is a company focused on the development of residential apartments, incorporating innovative construction methods to provide environmentally friendly housing solutions. Based in San Francisco, California, Juno specializes in prefabricated houses, utilizing techniques that emphasize speed and efficiency. The company is committed to sustainability, employing organic and low-carbon materials, such as mass timber, in its projects. By offering modern and curated living spaces, Juno aims to address the growing demand for sustainable housing alternatives in urban environments. Founded in 2018, Juno Residential, Inc. was previously known as Lighthouse Residential, Inc.
PharmaCCX
Seed Round in 2023
PharmaCCX is a healthcare technology company established in 2017, headquartered in Boston with additional offices in Stockholm, San Mateo, and Zug. It operates a platform that facilitates pricing negotiations and procurement processes between oncology pharmaceutical companies and healthcare payers, aiming to accelerate patient access to necessary medicines. The platform offers a configurable infrastructure for planning, negotiating, and managing deals, enabling market access teams at pharma companies and payers to efficiently administer innovative payment models.
Odyssey Energy Solutions, founded in 2017 and based in Boulder, Colorado, offers a web-based data platform designed to streamline the development and deployment of mini-grids in emerging markets. The platform enables project developers to effectively manage and analyze mini-grid data through various software tools and data analytics. By facilitating communication and connection among developers, financiers, vendors, and governmental and donor organizations, Odyssey enhances collaboration within the mini-grid sector, ultimately supporting sustainable energy solutions in underserved regions.
Secfi
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Secfi empowers startup employees and founders by offering comprehensive equity planning tools, personalized guidance from licensed strategists, and financing options. It aims to help individuals make informed decisions about their equity from offer to IPO.
XClaim operates an electronic platform facilitating the trading of bankruptcy claims. It connects distressed debt investors with vendors, suppliers, and other parties owed money by bankrupt companies. The platform increases market efficiency and liquidity, offering services like information sourcing, risk mitigation, and settlement facilities.
Proper Technologies, Inc. is a company that specializes in providing automated accounting and bookkeeping services tailored for the property industry. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, Proper employs artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance its offerings. The company serves property managers, property owners, and asset managers, enabling them to grow their portfolios while minimizing operational constraints. Proper's software streamlines accounting tasks, allowing accountants to focus on more strategic activities by ensuring accurate and efficient recording and classification of financial transactions. Through its innovative technology, Proper aims to deliver reliable and cost-effective accounting solutions for its clients in the property sector.
Numerai, LLC is a hedge fund firm founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California. It operates a unique investment approach by leveraging a global network of data scientists to develop predictive models for the stock market. The company transforms and regularizes financial data into machine learning challenges, allowing participants to engage in data science tournaments focused on stock market predictions. This innovative platform not only facilitates the creation of sophisticated investment strategies but also promotes a collaborative environment where data scientists can contribute to the firm's investment decisions. Through this model, Numerai aims to enhance investment returns and foster profitable outcomes for its investors.
LeafLink is a wholesale management platform that connects cannabis brands and retailers, enabling streamlined ordering, communication, and administration of cannabis commerce. The software offers an online marketplace, customer relationship management, and order management tools to help brands, distributors, and retailers manage relationships, showcase product menus, track orders, and offer preferred pricing and discounts. It provides centralized workflows to reduce busywork and supports retailers in managing suppliers, inventories, and analytics across devices. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, LeafLink serves a broad network across the United States and Canada, helping participants grow their business through consistent engagement and streamlined logistics.
Empowerly
Series A in 2022
Empowerly, Inc. is an education technology company based in San Mateo, California, that specializes in personalized college counseling and tutoring services for students in grades 7-12, as well as transfer and graduate students. Formerly known as Synocate, the company utilizes a data-driven approach to provide tailored college application counseling, connecting students with trained counselors who cater to their individual needs. Empowerly's platform operates on a team-based human intelligence model, facilitating personalized guidance for college admissions and career planning. By leveraging expert recommendations, Empowerly aims to help students achieve their goals of acceptance into preferred universities and securing internships, ultimately empowering them to succeed in their academic and professional journeys.
ResortPass
Series B in 2022
Founded in 2016, ResortPass operates an online platform offering day access to luxury hotel amenities such as pools, spas, fitness facilities, and other services at over 1,300 partner hotels worldwide. This includes renowned brands like Ritz-Carlton and Four Seasons. The company has connected over 3 million users to these amenities since its inception.
Founded in San Francisco in 2019 by Francesco Wiedemann, Ludwig Schoenack, and Nikolaus Volk, Kyte is a technology and operations company specializing in on-demand car rentals. Customers can access vehicles for durations ranging from days to months, with services including car cleaning and refueling.
Founded in 2020, Higlobe is an international payment platform headquartered in Palo Alto, California. It facilitates payments for overseas freelancers and independent workers with U.S. business clients, offering zero transaction fees.
Samsara Therapeutics
Series A in 2022
Samsara Therapeutics, founded in 2018 with operations across Europe and San Diego, is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering and developing therapeutics for age-related diseases and unmet medical needs. Its proprietary platform focuses on identifying and validating compounds that extend healthy lifespan by targeting fundamental aging processes such as proteostasis and autophagy. The company aims to create novel treatments for rare genetic and neurodegenerative diseases through its pipeline, which involves compound identification, chemical optimization, and in vivo validation across various species.
Semantix Technology in Information Systems
Post in 2022
Semantix is a San Francisco-based software platform company specializing in language processing, artificial intelligence, and data analytics. It offers a fully integrated data software platform designed to unify analytics across business operations, data science, and engineering. Semantix provides tools that facilitate collaboration among data science teams, data engineering, and business lines, enabling the seamless development of data products. The company also focuses on enhancing medical coding technology through proprietary algorithms and a substantial data warehouse of clinical notes, catering primarily to the healthcare sector. While Semantix is based in the United States, it generates the majority of its revenue from Brazil, positioning itself as a key player in the data-driven technology landscape.
Cargomatic
Funding Round in 2022
Cargomatic, Inc. is a technology-driven transportation platform that connects shippers with pre-screened carriers in real-time, primarily serving the short-haul and drayage trucking markets. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Venice, California, Cargomatic facilitates an on-demand network for local truck availability, allowing shippers to submit loads and quickly find nearby trucks to meet their logistics needs. Since its launch in early 2014, the company has successfully supported tens of thousands of deliveries across California, Chicago, and metropolitan New York. By streamlining communication and reducing the reliance on traditional booking methods, Cargomatic enhances service levels, improves pick-up times and delivery rates, and enables customers to manage their outsourced transportation vendors more effectively through a single platform.
Whistic, Inc. is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Pleasant Grove, Utah. It operates an AI-powered platform designed to help organizations evaluate and manage the IT security risks associated with their SaaS vendors. Whistic's platform streamlines the vendor risk assessment process, allowing information security and compliance teams to establish effective third-party risk management programs. The solution offers a centralized repository for security and compliance documentation, facilitating easier responses to security review requests and aiding in regulatory compliance. Additionally, Whistic features a unique Trust Catalog that connects vendors with their customers, enabling seamless exchange of security and compliance information. This comprehensive approach significantly reduces the risk of data breaches and enhances customer trust in the vendor relationship.
ZenLedger
Series B in 2022
ZenLedger develops software solutions for cryptocurrency tax management. It offers ZenLedger, a tool that enables users to import cryptocurrency transactions, calculate gains and income, and auto-fill tax forms. Its platform produces profit/loss statements and prepares various tax reports.
Anduril Industries
Series E in 2022
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that designs, develops, and deploys hardware and software to address national security challenges for the United States and its allies. It offers the Lattice Platform, an AI-based system that fuses real-time data from computer vision, machine learning, and mesh networking into a single autonomous operating picture; Sentry Tower, which integrates data across the electromagnetic spectrum; Ghost sUAS, an unmanned autonomous, man-portable drone capable of performing missions with limited human intervention; and Anvil sUAS, a precision kinetic intercept that autonomously navigates to counter potential drone threats with visual verification by a human operator. Founded in 2017, Anduril is based in Irvine, California, with additional offices in Orange County, California; Washington, D.C.; and Seattle, Washington.
Fictiv operates a global manufacturing platform that streamlines the process of designing, developing, and delivering fabricated parts. Its intelligent operating system enables users to get instant quotes, review manufacturing feedback, and manage orders from vendors worldwide. Fictiv leverages distributed manufacturing through 3D printing and CNC machining, serving engineers, designers, startups, and enterprises. As of 2021, it has manufactured over 25 million parts.
Founded in 2021, Allocate is a platform enabling investors to discover and invest in high-quality venture funds.
Docker develops an open container platform for building, shipping, and running distributed applications. The platform enables developers and operations teams to package applications into portable containers that run consistently across laptops, on-premises data centers, and public cloud environments. It provides container runtime and packaging tools, development language support and tooling for building, scaling, deploying, and load balancing, and a cloud service for sharing applications and automating workflows. Founded in 2008 and based in San Francisco, the company aims to simplify application development and accelerate delivery from code to the cloud.
Midnight Evergreen
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Midnight Evergreen develops a studio and digital marketplace for NFT-powered games. It is based in Las Vegas, USA. Midnight Evergreen runs a gaming, social center, and non-fungible token marketplace with the goal of providing a variety of mid-core to blockbuster entertainment experiences.
For CDL drivers looking for work, Haul is introducing a program that is a first for the industry. The business shows you the employment that best suit your lifestyle using our in-house developed algorithms.
Haul was established on January 1, 2019 in San Mateo, California.
Reebelo is a global marketplace specializing in refurbished tech devices and lifestyle products. It offers consumers savings up to 70% on brand-new items or flexible rental options, promoting sustainability by reducing e-waste through the circular economy.
Tilled
Convertible Note in 2022
Tilled, Inc. is a payments platform based in Boulder, Colorado, that specializes in providing a PayFac-as-a-Service solution for B2B independent software vendors (ISVs). Founded in 2019, Tilled enables software companies to seamlessly integrate payment processing into their applications through modern APIs and SDKs. This turnkey system allows clients to start monetizing payments without incurring upfront costs or the need for additional personnel. By handling the complexities of regulatory compliance and associated liabilities, Tilled simplifies the payment facilitation process, allowing software vendors, marketplaces, and SaaS providers to focus on their core operations while generating revenue from credit card processing.
Enigma is a San Francisco-based company specializing in cloud SDK solutions designed to protect data-in-use. It focuses on automating and streamlining business operations, particularly for financial institutions, aiding in anti-money laundering compliance, credit card fraud detection, and insurance premium pricing. Additionally, Enigma leverages advanced privacy technologies to develop a platform for scalable, end-to-end decentralized applications. The company introduces innovative secret contracts—smart contracts that enable the utilization of private and sensitive data within decentralized applications and services, enhancing both data security and operational efficiency.
Kaladin
Seed Round in 2022
Kaladin develops a crypto platform that facilitates cross-chain atomic swaps for exchanges between different cryptocurrencies. It monitors transactions across multiple blockchains, providing users with real-time data and enabling investors to maintain full control over their funds with near-instant trading and minimal fees.
Empowerly
Venture Round in 2021
Empowerly, Inc. is an education technology company based in San Mateo, California, that specializes in personalized college counseling and tutoring services for students in grades 7-12, as well as transfer and graduate students. Formerly known as Synocate, the company utilizes a data-driven approach to provide tailored college application counseling, connecting students with trained counselors who cater to their individual needs. Empowerly's platform operates on a team-based human intelligence model, facilitating personalized guidance for college admissions and career planning. By leveraging expert recommendations, Empowerly aims to help students achieve their goals of acceptance into preferred universities and securing internships, ultimately empowering them to succeed in their academic and professional journeys.
Superside
Series A in 2021
Superside is an on-demand freelancer agency that connects businesses with pre-qualified professionals for various tasks such as graphic design, web design, translation, transcription, data entry, consulting, content writing, and more. Founded in 2015, the company is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.
Wyre
Convertible Note in 2021
Wyre, established in 2013 and based in San Francisco, specializes in blockchain-based international payment solutions. Its platform facilitates real-time, same-day, and direct-to-bank transfers across borders, offering competitive foreign exchange rates and eliminating high fees, complex timings, and currency exchange worries. Wyre also provides onramps and off-ramps, foreign exchange, and crypto liquidity services to various crypto projects and decentralized exchanges.
Platzi is an online education platform that delivers live and recorded courses across design, marketing, and programming. It offers professional tracks in application and web development, online marketing, interface design, server administration, and related fields, with interactive features such as real-time collaboration among students and industry-leading instructors. The platform emphasizes practical, in-demand skills for lifelong learning, using video and interactive lessons to teach applied concepts rather than traditional academia, and supports learners worldwide in multiple languages. Founded in 2012, Platzi serves a global student base and provides access to project sharing, guides, tutorials, and bonus live sessions to enhance learning.
Quince, LLC, established in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, is a retailer specializing in affordable luxury apparel, accessories, and home goods. The company offers a wide range of products for men and women, including jewelry, clothing, and home textiles, all sourced directly from manufacturers using a just-in-time production model. This approach enables Quince to provide high-quality items at competitive prices while minimizing waste.
Fuzzy, established in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, is a pet healthcare startup offering subscription-based services. It aims to make pet care accessible, affordable, and convenient. Through its mobile application, Fuzzy provides 24/7 veterinary consultations via chat and video. Additionally, it offers home delivery of pet essentials such as medications, supplements, and food for dogs and cats. The company's mission is to cater to the personalized needs of pets, allowing owners to manage their pets' health from home. Notable investors include Precursor Ventures, Eniac Ventures, and Matrix Partners.
Trusted Health
Series C in 2021
Trusted, Inc. operates a digital employment platform specifically designed for nurses, streamlining the recruitment process for healthcare institutions. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company provides a fully automated online employment agency that connects nurses with flexible job opportunities tailored to their preferences and career goals. The platform digitizes and manages essential documents such as resumes, credentials, and certifications, allowing candidates to explore new opportunities efficiently. Additionally, Trusted's flagship staffing platform, Trusted Works, addresses the challenges hospitals face in filling shifts by enabling facilities to create an on-demand nursing workforce. It offers predictive insights and recommendations, helping hospitals adapt to fluctuations in demand while maintaining compliance. This innovative approach not only enhances the recruitment process but also fosters competition among a network of pre-onboarded talent suppliers, ensuring access to high-quality nursing professionals.
Phil
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Phil, Inc., founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in improving patient access to essential medications through its innovative prescription management software. The company operates a specialty Rx distribution platform that automates medication refills according to prescription schedules, acting as an intermediary between patients, prescribers, manufacturers, and pharmacists. Phil also offers complimentary home delivery services for medications. Its technology-driven approach aims to remove barriers to medication access, ensuring seamless therapy initiation and adherence. By providing end-to-end visibility into the prescription life cycle, Phil helps maximize reimbursement for brands while enhancing patient outcomes and provider experiences.
Afterparty
Seed Round in 2021
Founded in 2021, Afterparty is a Los Angeles-based technology company that empowers creators to directly monetize and engage with their fans through token-gated experiences in the metaverse and real life.
Wonderverse
Seed Round in 2021
Wonderverse is a task management system founded in 2021 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It is designed to assist decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) in launching and scaling their initiatives effectively. The platform facilitates process development, rights configuration, and transparent collaboration among team members. By providing tools for workflow creation and task setup, Wonderverse enables organizations to plan projects, manage contributor payments, and enhance teamwork across various initiatives.
Shipyard Software
Seed Round in 2021
Founded in 2021 and headquartered in San Francisco, Shipyard Software develops decentralized exchange (DEX) platforms for crypto traders. Its flagship product, Clipper DEX, caters to retail traders offering competitive pricing for trades under $50k. Longship, another key product, provides access to DeFi-native perpetual contracts with up to 100x leverage while mitigating toxic order flow.
Candidate Labs
Seed Round in 2021
Candidate Labs Inc. is a recruitment firm based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2018. The company specializes in connecting sales and marketing professionals with employers through its innovative recruitment platform. Candidate Labs offers a comprehensive range of hiring services, including screening, interviews, and recommendations, aimed at enhancing the recruitment experience for both candidates and companies. By leveraging data, technology, and the expertise of seasoned recruiters, the firm focuses on identifying and attracting promising talent while enabling clients to scale effectively. The company's mission is to transform the recruiting landscape, delivering results that exceed traditional methods.
Synthesis
Series A in 2021
Founded in 2020 by Josh Dahn, Synthesis is an online educational platform headquartered in San Mateo, California. It offers enrichment programs for students aged 8 to 14, focusing on collaborative thinking games and game-based curricula to cultivate strategic thinking, teamwork, communication skills, and decision-making abilities.
Secfi
Debt Financing in 2021
Secfi empowers startup employees and founders by offering comprehensive equity planning tools, personalized guidance from licensed strategists, and financing options. It aims to help individuals make informed decisions about their equity from offer to IPO.
Incode Technologies
Series A in 2021
Founded in 2015, Incode Technologies develops an omnichannel biometric identity platform that enables secure, seamless user experiences across banking, payments, hospitality, and retail sectors. Its products include face-powered transaction verification, chat/video conferencing solutions, and government-grade facial recognition technology used by major global institutions.
Tundra Inc. is an online marketplace based in San Francisco, California, that facilitates the buying and selling of wholesale products for businesses. Established in 2017, Tundra offers a platform where independent retailers can access over two million ready-to-ship wholesale items from both established and emerging brands. The company operates on a zero-commission model, allowing brands to present their complete catalogs at wholesale prices with low minimum order requirements. Tundra's proprietary technology streamlines the wholesale process, automating various tasks to save time and reduce costs for both buyers and suppliers. The marketplace serves a community of over 30,000 retailers, providing a wide range of products across popular categories such as kids, home, food, beauty, apparel, and general merchandise. In addition to its San Francisco headquarters, Tundra has offices in Boston and Zurich.
Quince, LLC, established in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, is a retailer specializing in affordable luxury apparel, accessories, and home goods. The company offers a wide range of products for men and women, including jewelry, clothing, and home textiles, all sourced directly from manufacturers using a just-in-time production model. This approach enables Quince to provide high-quality items at competitive prices while minimizing waste.
Founded in 2015, Curtsy is a mobile application that facilitates women to buy and sell clothing, shoes, handbags, jewelry, and accessories directly from each other. The platform uses machine learning and human review to assist sellers in merchandising their items effectively and provides shipping kits for seamless order fulfillment.
Carpay is a cloud‑based loan management platform that serves buy‑here‑pay‑here automotive dealers. The software provides borrowers with multiple payment options and automates reminder communications, allowing dealers to manage their loan portfolios more efficiently. By offering tools that help keep loans performing, Carpay enables dealers to reduce administrative effort and focus on revenue growth and customer satisfaction. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Venice, California.
Founded in San Francisco in 2019 by Francesco Wiedemann, Ludwig Schoenack, and Nikolaus Volk, Kyte is a technology and operations company specializing in on-demand car rentals. Customers can access vehicles for durations ranging from days to months, with services including car cleaning and refueling.
Oyster Financial
Seed Round in 2020
Oyster Financial, established in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Mexico City and Kathmandu, specializes in providing financial management solutions for freelancers, startups, and small to medium-sized enterprises. The company's online application streamlines financial tasks, offering features such as a Mastercard debit card, fee-free fund transfers, bill payment services, invoice management, and real-time transaction updates. By simplifying financial management, Oyster empowers businesses to make informed decisions and focus on growth.
Ribbon is a one-stop-shop online platform for live and recorded events to the next level. It offers tickets to online events and sells recorded content. It aims on making online events easy. It integrates with Zoom, customizes email marketing, and builds an online library. Their Zoom integration automatically creates meetings with unique links and passwords for each event.
It was founded in 2020 and is based in San Francisco, California, United States.
XClaim operates an electronic platform facilitating the trading of bankruptcy claims. It connects distressed debt investors with vendors, suppliers, and other parties owed money by bankrupt companies. The platform increases market efficiency and liquidity, offering services like information sourcing, risk mitigation, and settlement facilities.
Octane AI
Venture Round in 2020
Octane AI, Inc. is a developer of a conversational marketing automation platform tailored for e-commerce businesses. Founded in 2016 and based in Irvine, California, the company provides tools for merchants to create engaging quizzes, collect data, and automate customer interactions through personalized Facebook Messenger and SMS. Its platform supports chatbot creation, allowing users to integrate various content types, manage customer service, and enhance product visibility. Trusted by over 1,000 Shopify and Shopify Plus brands, Octane AI empowers merchants to connect with customers effectively, personalize their buying journey, and boost retention rates. The company operates on a fully remote model, employing a diverse team across more than ten countries, and is backed by prominent Silicon Valley investors.
Whistic, Inc. is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Pleasant Grove, Utah. It operates an AI-powered platform designed to help organizations evaluate and manage the IT security risks associated with their SaaS vendors. Whistic's platform streamlines the vendor risk assessment process, allowing information security and compliance teams to establish effective third-party risk management programs. The solution offers a centralized repository for security and compliance documentation, facilitating easier responses to security review requests and aiding in regulatory compliance. Additionally, Whistic features a unique Trust Catalog that connects vendors with their customers, enabling seamless exchange of security and compliance information. This comprehensive approach significantly reduces the risk of data breaches and enhances customer trust in the vendor relationship.
Archer develops and operates all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, aiming to enhance urban mobility sustainably. Its four-passenger aircraft can travel up to 60 miles at speeds reaching 150 mph with minimal noise.
Scalefast
Series B in 2020
Scalefast is a global e-commerce platform that empowers brands in entertainment, consumer goods, and fashion sectors. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in El Segundo, California, with offices in Madrid and Paris, the company offers a comprehensive suite of tools and services to simplify and enhance online shopping experiences. Scalefast's platform provides business infrastructure, e-commerce operations, internationalization, fulfillment, fraud protection, and customer engagement features such as social sign-on, local currency and languages, checkout cross-selling, exclusive bundling, subscriptions, and loyalty programs. By leveraging artificial intelligence and e-commerce expertise, Scalefast enables brands to scale quickly, increase revenue, and better understand and retain customers.
Crexi is a commercial real estate marketplace and data platform that serves buyers, tenants, brokers, and owners by providing a centralized online marketplace, listing details, deal management software, analytics, and exposure to commercial properties. Since its launch in 2015, it has grown into a large, active marketplace with millions of users and more than 500,000 listings representing over $1 trillion in property value. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Crexi enables streamlined property searches, structured listings, and end-to-end transaction workflows to help users transact and close deals more efficiently.
Brainbase
Series A in 2020
Brainbase Inc. is a technology company that develops a platform focused on licensing business management and intellectual property. Established in 2016 and based in Los Angeles, Brainbase offers a comprehensive tool called Brainbase Assist, which facilitates collaboration and oversight of licensing businesses. The platform allows users to track critical metrics, including sales, royalties, and rights availability, while also providing insights into licensee performance and growth trends. By integrating various aspects necessary for operating a global licensing business, Brainbase enhances decision-making processes for its clients across diverse industries, including sports, foodservice, construction, and consumer product licensing. Its goal is to make the intellectual property sector more accessible and efficient, enabling brands to effectively manage and monetize their IP assets.
PharmaCCX
Series A in 2020
PharmaCCX is a healthcare technology company established in 2017, headquartered in Boston with additional offices in Stockholm, San Mateo, and Zug. It operates a platform that facilitates pricing negotiations and procurement processes between oncology pharmaceutical companies and healthcare payers, aiming to accelerate patient access to necessary medicines. The platform offers a configurable infrastructure for planning, negotiating, and managing deals, enabling market access teams at pharma companies and payers to efficiently administer innovative payment models.
Trusted Health
Series B in 2020
Trusted, Inc. operates a digital employment platform specifically designed for nurses, streamlining the recruitment process for healthcare institutions. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company provides a fully automated online employment agency that connects nurses with flexible job opportunities tailored to their preferences and career goals. The platform digitizes and manages essential documents such as resumes, credentials, and certifications, allowing candidates to explore new opportunities efficiently. Additionally, Trusted's flagship staffing platform, Trusted Works, addresses the challenges hospitals face in filling shifts by enabling facilities to create an on-demand nursing workforce. It offers predictive insights and recommendations, helping hospitals adapt to fluctuations in demand while maintaining compliance. This innovative approach not only enhances the recruitment process but also fosters competition among a network of pre-onboarded talent suppliers, ensuring access to high-quality nursing professionals.
Crexi is a commercial real estate marketplace and data platform that serves buyers, tenants, brokers, and owners by providing a centralized online marketplace, listing details, deal management software, analytics, and exposure to commercial properties. Since its launch in 2015, it has grown into a large, active marketplace with millions of users and more than 500,000 listings representing over $1 trillion in property value. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Crexi enables streamlined property searches, structured listings, and end-to-end transaction workflows to help users transact and close deals more efficiently.
Shyft is a mobility technology company that provides a digital platform for relocation management. Its mobile application and marketplace connect employees, employers, and moving service providers, enabling end‑to‑end management of international and domestic moves. The platform offers real‑time lead management, pricing transparency, and integration with financial systems, helping corporations and relocation agencies streamline the relocation process from inquiry to invoicing. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco with an office in Belgrade, the company serves more than 300 moving partners across 68 countries.
Candidate Labs
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Candidate Labs Inc. is a recruitment firm based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2018. The company specializes in connecting sales and marketing professionals with employers through its innovative recruitment platform. Candidate Labs offers a comprehensive range of hiring services, including screening, interviews, and recommendations, aimed at enhancing the recruitment experience for both candidates and companies. By leveraging data, technology, and the expertise of seasoned recruiters, the firm focuses on identifying and attracting promising talent while enabling clients to scale effectively. The company's mission is to transform the recruiting landscape, delivering results that exceed traditional methods.
Apostrophe
Seed Round in 2019
Apostrophe is a teleconsultation service founded in 2014 in Oakland, California, specializing in personalized skin treatments. The company connects patients with board-certified dermatologists who evaluate their selfies, medical history, and specific skin concerns to create tailored treatment plans. Apostrophe's clinical platform offers customized prescription medications, which may include a mix of topical formulas and oral medications, thereby simplifying the process of obtaining effective skincare solutions. The company aims to provide patients with convenient access to dermatological expertise and individualized care.
Founded in 2015, Curtsy is a mobile application that facilitates women to buy and sell clothing, shoes, handbags, jewelry, and accessories directly from each other. The platform uses machine learning and human review to assist sellers in merchandising their items effectively and provides shipping kits for seamless order fulfillment.
Plastiq
Venture Round in 2019
Plastiq Inc. is a payment service provider that allows users to make payments with credit and debit cards, regardless of whether the recipient accepts card payments. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, Plastiq facilitates transactions for various expenses, including tuition, taxes, rent, utilities, and insurance, targeting businesses, institutions, and individual consumers in the United States and Canada. The platform enables users to earn credit card rewards, access early-payment discounts, and manage their cash flow more effectively. By automating B2B payments, Plastiq offers small and medium-sized enterprises a comprehensive suite of services that simplifies the payment process, allowing them to pay or receive payments via credit cards without incurring additional fees. The company aims to provide innovative payment solutions on a global scale, serving customers in over 150 countries.
Jyve
Venture Round in 2019
Founded in 2015, Jyve is a technology platform that connects businesses with skilled on-demand labor. It operates across most of America, serving grocer, brand, and retailer customers by matching their in-store execution needs with certified skilled workers for tasks such as stocking, auditing, ordering, display building, and e-commerce fulfillment.
Facilitron
Series B in 2019
Facilitron designs a cloud-based platform that streamlines the discovery, scheduling, and booking of community facilities. It enables facility owners to showcase their spaces, maintain control over rentals, and simplifies management processes. Founded in 2015 by Jeff Benjamin, Facilitron is headquartered in Los Gatos, California.
Let’s Do This
Seed Round in 2019
Let’s Do This is an online marketplace that connects athletes with a wide range of endurance events, including running, cycling, triathlons, and obstacle races. Founded in 2016 by Alex Rose and Sam Browne, the platform serves as a comprehensive resource for both race organizers and participants. It enables race organizers to effectively reach a dedicated community of endurance sports enthusiasts, while providing users with detailed event information, news, and special offers. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an office in London, United Kingdom, Let’s Do This aims to make it easy for individuals to find and book a variety of races, from local 5k fun runs to major international competitions.
Wisetack operates a technology platform that enables in-person businesses to offer consumer-friendly financing options at the point of sale. Its platform integrates seamlessly with existing software platforms, allowing businesses to provide real-time lending solutions and enhance sales.
Secfi empowers startup employees and founders by offering comprehensive equity planning tools, personalized guidance from licensed strategists, and financing options. It aims to help individuals make informed decisions about their equity from offer to IPO.
Tundra Inc. is an online marketplace based in San Francisco, California, that facilitates the buying and selling of wholesale products for businesses. Established in 2017, Tundra offers a platform where independent retailers can access over two million ready-to-ship wholesale items from both established and emerging brands. The company operates on a zero-commission model, allowing brands to present their complete catalogs at wholesale prices with low minimum order requirements. Tundra's proprietary technology streamlines the wholesale process, automating various tasks to save time and reduce costs for both buyers and suppliers. The marketplace serves a community of over 30,000 retailers, providing a wide range of products across popular categories such as kids, home, food, beauty, apparel, and general merchandise. In addition to its San Francisco headquarters, Tundra has offices in Boston and Zurich.
Broadlume
Series B in 2019
Broadlume, established in 2015 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, specializes in providing local flooring dealers with an integrated, user-friendly platform. This platform enables dealers to extend their in-store experience to an online audience, offering a comprehensive suite of services including website development, targeted digital marketing, lead generation, and business management tools such as accounting and inventory management. Broadlume's mission is to empower local flooring retailers to reach their full potential by streamlining their operations and expanding their customer reach.
Trusted Health
Series A in 2019
Trusted, Inc. operates a digital employment platform specifically designed for nurses, streamlining the recruitment process for healthcare institutions. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company provides a fully automated online employment agency that connects nurses with flexible job opportunities tailored to their preferences and career goals. The platform digitizes and manages essential documents such as resumes, credentials, and certifications, allowing candidates to explore new opportunities efficiently. Additionally, Trusted's flagship staffing platform, Trusted Works, addresses the challenges hospitals face in filling shifts by enabling facilities to create an on-demand nursing workforce. It offers predictive insights and recommendations, helping hospitals adapt to fluctuations in demand while maintaining compliance. This innovative approach not only enhances the recruitment process but also fosters competition among a network of pre-onboarded talent suppliers, ensuring access to high-quality nursing professionals.
Whistic
Venture Round in 2019
Whistic, Inc. is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Pleasant Grove, Utah. It operates an AI-powered platform designed to help organizations evaluate and manage the IT security risks associated with their SaaS vendors. Whistic's platform streamlines the vendor risk assessment process, allowing information security and compliance teams to establish effective third-party risk management programs. The solution offers a centralized repository for security and compliance documentation, facilitating easier responses to security review requests and aiding in regulatory compliance. Additionally, Whistic features a unique Trust Catalog that connects vendors with their customers, enabling seamless exchange of security and compliance information. This comprehensive approach significantly reduces the risk of data breaches and enhances customer trust in the vendor relationship.
Wisetack
Seed Round in 2019
Wisetack operates a technology platform that enables in-person businesses to offer consumer-friendly financing options at the point of sale. Its platform integrates seamlessly with existing software platforms, allowing businesses to provide real-time lending solutions and enhance sales.
Founded in 2014 by Charles Gorra, Rebag is a prominent player in the luxury resale market, specializing in pre-owned designer handbags. The company offers an e-commerce platform and physical retail locations in major cities such as New York, Los Angeles, and Florida, alongside select Bloomingdale's stores. Rebag's innovative services include the launch of Consignment in 2023 and the unique membership program Rebag⁺ in 2024, positioning it as a transparent and flexible resale platform. Utilizing proprietary technology and extensive data analytics, Rebag enables customers to receive instant payment for their designer items, a first in the industry. Additionally, Rebag caters to professional resellers through its Rebag for Business initiative, which provides tailored wholesale solutions. Recognized for its innovation, the company has received accolades from Fast Company and has been featured in notable publications such as The New York Times and Vogue.
Medinas
Seed Round in 2018
Medinas, Inc. is a technology-driven company that operates a data-driven marketplace designed for healthcare organizations to buy and sell surplus and short-date medical supplies and equipment. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, Medinas serves a range of clients, including hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, veterinary practices, and nursing homes, alongside original equipment manufacturers. The company's platform features a cloud-based asset management solution that streamlines the sales process, enabling healthcare entities to efficiently resell and redeploy pre-owned medical equipment. With a mobile-enabled interface and a pricing engine that manages offers from multiple buyers, Medinas helps optimize clinical asset disposition programs, ultimately saving time and money for its users.
Cuenca is a fintech company that provides digital banking and payments services through online and mobile platforms. The business offers savings and deposit facilities, digital loan capabilities with real-time funding, and the ability to send and receive money. It supports paying bills and services, including utilities, and enables users to manage finances securely, either digitally or with a physical card. The platform aims to simplify everyday financial tasks by combining online banking, bill payment, and digital money transfers in one solution.
Pixowl Inc. is a mobile game development company founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional development studios in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The company focuses on creating engaging games for casual gamers, children, and families, offering titles under various brands including Pixowl, Greedy Grub, Doodle Grub, Safari Party, and The Sandbox. One of its standout games, "The Sandbox," has gained significant acclaim, being recognized by Apple as one of the Best Games of 2012. This game allows players to create and share pixelated worlds, positioning it alongside popular titles like Minecraft in the world-building genre. Pixowl aims to enhance player experiences through character-driven storylines and comic book art, catering to a diverse audience with its family-friendly gaming offerings. As of 2018, Pixowl operates as a subsidiary of Animoca Brands Corporation Limited.
atVenu, Inc. is a technology company that offers a mobile and web-based application designed to streamline the management of tour merchandise logistics for artists and their teams. Founded in 2012 and based in Sausalito, California, atVenu provides real-time data and analytics, enabling users to make informed decisions that enhance revenue generation. The platform is utilized by professional merchandise organizations, facilitating efficient communication and eliminating common issues associated with traditional management methods, such as inaccurate data and delayed information sharing. By integrating actionable insights accessible from various devices, atVenu has established itself as an essential tool for maximizing earnings within the live event commerce sector.
Kindly Care
Series A in 2018
Kindly Care, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that operates a marketplace for senior homecare, having been founded in 2014. The company provides a mobile application designed to help families find and manage caregivers for their loved ones. This platform allows users to hire private live-in caregivers while offering tools to manage various aspects of care, including scheduling shifts, tracking timesheets, and recording shift notes. By streamlining these processes, Kindly Care aims to enhance the quality of care for senior citizens and enable families to save on costs associated with homecare.
Phil, Inc., founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in improving patient access to essential medications through its innovative prescription management software. The company operates a specialty Rx distribution platform that automates medication refills according to prescription schedules, acting as an intermediary between patients, prescribers, manufacturers, and pharmacists. Phil also offers complimentary home delivery services for medications. Its technology-driven approach aims to remove barriers to medication access, ensuring seamless therapy initiation and adherence. By providing end-to-end visibility into the prescription life cycle, Phil helps maximize reimbursement for brands while enhancing patient outcomes and provider experiences.
Plastiq Inc. is a payment service provider that allows users to make payments with credit and debit cards, regardless of whether the recipient accepts card payments. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, Plastiq facilitates transactions for various expenses, including tuition, taxes, rent, utilities, and insurance, targeting businesses, institutions, and individual consumers in the United States and Canada. The platform enables users to earn credit card rewards, access early-payment discounts, and manage their cash flow more effectively. By automating B2B payments, Plastiq offers small and medium-sized enterprises a comprehensive suite of services that simplifies the payment process, allowing them to pay or receive payments via credit cards without incurring additional fees. The company aims to provide innovative payment solutions on a global scale, serving customers in over 150 countries.
Aeovian Pharmaceuticals
Funding Round in 2018
Founded in 2012, Aeovian Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company based in the San Francisco Bay Area. It focuses on developing innovative therapeutics for rare and age-related diseases by targeting molecular pathways that address underlying causes of disease initiation and progression.
Fictiv operates a global manufacturing platform that streamlines the process of designing, developing, and delivering fabricated parts. Its intelligent operating system enables users to get instant quotes, review manufacturing feedback, and manage orders from vendors worldwide. Fictiv leverages distributed manufacturing through 3D printing and CNC machining, serving engineers, designers, startups, and enterprises. As of 2021, it has manufactured over 25 million parts.
Pulse
Convertible Note in 2018
Pulse Q&A Inc. is an innovative company specializing in an artificial intelligence-based platform that delivers crowdsourced data aimed at technology executives. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company enables users, particularly Chief Information Officers, to gather insights by creating questions and sharing them with peers, customers, or prospects. This process allows users to test messaging and positioning in real time before launching new products or refreshing existing messages. By providing access to relevant conversations and data, Pulse Q&A empowers decision-makers to make informed choices that drive meaningful outcomes in innovation and spending.
Apostrophe
Series A in 2018
Apostrophe is a teleconsultation service founded in 2014 in Oakland, California, specializing in personalized skin treatments. The company connects patients with board-certified dermatologists who evaluate their selfies, medical history, and specific skin concerns to create tailored treatment plans. Apostrophe's clinical platform offers customized prescription medications, which may include a mix of topical formulas and oral medications, thereby simplifying the process of obtaining effective skincare solutions. The company aims to provide patients with convenient access to dermatological expertise and individualized care.