Greycroft is a venture capital firm that specializes in technology start-ups, focusing primarily on the Internet and mobile sectors. With offices in New York and Los Angeles, Greycroft is strategically positioned to support entrepreneurs in these key business hubs. The firm utilizes a vast network of connections within the media and technology industries to help entrepreneurs increase visibility, establish strategic partnerships, and successfully bring their products to market. Since its inception, Greycroft has made over 200 investments totaling more than $1 billion, backing notable companies such as Acorns, App Annie, Bird, and Venmo. Additionally, Greycroft is committed to promoting diversity in the venture capital space, as evidenced by its adoption of the Diversity Term Sheet Rider.
Addi is a technology company specializing in credit and banking solutions, particularly through its point-of-sale lending application. This platform enables consumers to apply for credit at the moment of purchase in partner retail stores, facilitating interest-free installment payments. By offering a buy now, pay later option, Addi aims to enhance digital commerce and provide borrowers with quick and affordable financing for their shopping needs.
Daki
Series D in 2023
Daki is a mobile application that functions as a digital supermarket, providing customers with access to a wide range of grocery supplies and everyday necessities. The platform enables users to conveniently order products from the comfort of their homes and ensures swift delivery, often within seconds. Daki's focus on multi-category grocery offerings aims to streamline the shopping experience, making it easier for customers to meet their daily needs through a user-friendly mobile interface.
JOKR
Series D in 2023
JOKR is a global last-mile delivery platform focused on providing a fast, personalized, and sustainable shopping experience for essential grocery and convenience products. By utilizing a network of micro-fulfillment centers, JOKR enables customers to receive their orders within minutes or at a scheduled time, enhancing the overall shopping experience and saving valuable time. The company emphasizes sustainability by aiming to reduce food waste and promote responsible consumption. Operating primarily in the Brazilian market under the brand "DAKI," JOKR has established a presence in major cities such as Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. The company has attracted significant investment from notable firms, achieving a valuation of 1.3 billion dollars as of February 2023, solidifying its status as a unicorn since December 2021.
Stakeholder Labs
Seed Round in 2023
Stakeholder Labs is a company that develops enterprise software focused on enhancing retail investor engagement for businesses. Its primary product, Roundtable, allows companies to verify their shareholders and assess customer loyalty. By tapping into the emotional connections that Millennials and Gen Z have with brands, Stakeholder Labs enables organizations to create targeted campaigns and measure customer behavior. This approach not only helps companies understand their shareholder base better but also empowers them to offer unique rewards, such as early access to new products, thereby fostering a deeper relationship with their investors.
Arey
Seed Round in 2022
Arey is a functional beauty brand with a proactive and science-driven approach, with a specific focus on grey hair. The System, which incorporates an inside-out and outside-in approach with a supplement + hair serum, and The Duo of shampoo + conditioner that work together to restore hair health, including reducing the likelihood of increased grey hair growth as well as thicker, fuller hair.
Reposite
Series A in 2022
Nowaday is a travel agency specializing in providing restored classic car travel services, catering to both travelers and government officials. The agency focuses on offering unique travel experiences that combine nostalgia with luxury. In addition, the company leverages a workspace platform designed for the travel and event planning industry, which enables users to manage relationships, track proposals, and discover new suppliers. This platform aims to streamline various aspects of the workflow, enhance productivity, and support business growth within the travel sector.
Crafty
Series A in 2022
Crafty, LLC is a Chicago-based company that specializes in providing snacks, beverages, and event programs for workplaces. The company offers a diverse range of products, including beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, perishables, and pantry supplies. Crafty focuses on enhancing workplace experiences through services related to kitchen and pantry management, catering, lunch, and hosting events like happy hours. Catering to over 260 offices and supporting 300,000 employees each month, Crafty streamlines food, beverage, and supply management for in-office, remote, and hybrid teams worldwide. By partnering with global brands, Crafty aims to improve productivity and workplace satisfaction.
Fetch
Series E in 2022
Fetch is the leading mobile shopping platform that enables users to earn and redeem rewards. The platform provides users with the easiest way to save on everyday purchases by simply scanning their receipts. For their brand partners, the platform allows them to understand a 360-degree view of shopping habits, and to meaningfully reward a customer's individual loyalty.
Mighty Jaxx
Series A in 2022
Mighty Jaxx is an integrated future culture platform that specializes in designing and producing digital and physical collectibles. The company collaborates with renowned artists and global brands, including Netflix, Formula 1, and Hasbro, to create high-quality collectible art figures and toys. Through these partnerships, Mighty Jaxx delivers a diverse range of innovative products, shipping millions of collectibles annually to over 80 countries. The company's focus on exceptional artistry and collaboration positions it as a leader in the collectibles market, appealing to collectors seeking unique and exciting designs.
Loyal Guru
Series A in 2022
Loyal Guru is a Barcelona-based company that specializes in developing a loyalty marketing platform tailored for the food retail sector. Founded in 2015, the company leverages artificial intelligence to analyze consumer behavior in real time, allowing retailers to launch hyper-segmented campaigns, offers, and promotions across both online and offline channels. This approach helps clients enhance their understanding of customer dynamics, facilitating improved category penetration, migration, and loyalty. Loyal Guru's platform provides comprehensive solutions for customer acquisition, supplier engagement, and customer development, making it a valuable resource for cash and carry businesses as well as supermarkets. The company's mission is to transform the interaction between retailers and their customers by streamlining data collection and activation through automated loyalty programs and personalized offers.
Addi
Series B in 2021
Addi is a technology company specializing in credit and banking solutions, particularly through its point-of-sale lending application. This platform enables consumers to apply for credit at the moment of purchase in partner retail stores, facilitating interest-free installment payments. By offering a buy now, pay later option, Addi aims to enhance digital commerce and provide borrowers with quick and affordable financing for their shopping needs.
fabric
Series B in 2021
Fabric is a headless commerce platform designed to enhance the digital commerce experience for merchants who find traditional hosted solutions inadequate. By providing an open and modular design, Fabric enables businesses to launch their e-commerce operations swiftly, often within a few months, without the need for extensive replatforming. This approach allows retailers to leverage their existing technological investments effectively, resulting in potential digital revenue growth of up to three times. With a mission to simplify and democratize access to advanced digital commerce tools, Fabric serves a range of clients, including well-known brands like BuildDirect and GNC. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Fabric operates globally and is supported by a diverse group of investors, ensuring its capacity to innovate and expand in the competitive e-commerce landscape.
JOKR
Series A in 2021
JOKR is a global last-mile delivery platform focused on providing a fast, personalized, and sustainable shopping experience for essential grocery and convenience products. By utilizing a network of micro-fulfillment centers, JOKR enables customers to receive their orders within minutes or at a scheduled time, enhancing the overall shopping experience and saving valuable time. The company emphasizes sustainability by aiming to reduce food waste and promote responsible consumption. Operating primarily in the Brazilian market under the brand "DAKI," JOKR has established a presence in major cities such as Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. The company has attracted significant investment from notable firms, achieving a valuation of 1.3 billion dollars as of February 2023, solidifying its status as a unicorn since December 2021.
Tapcart
Series B in 2021
Tapcart Inc. is a mobile commerce software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform based in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2017. It specializes in enabling eCommerce brands to design, launch, and manage mobile applications without the need for coding or technical expertise. The platform integrates seamlessly with Shopify, allowing brands to build native mobile apps that enhance their mobile shopping experience. Tapcart offers a range of features including marketing automation, customer reviews, analytics, and eCommerce integrations. By facilitating direct engagement with customers through tools like push notifications, Tapcart empowers retailers to customize and manage their mobile presence effectively. The company serves a diverse clientele, including well-known brands such as Fashion Nova and Urban Planet.
Fetch
Series D in 2021
Fetch is the leading mobile shopping platform that enables users to earn and redeem rewards. The platform provides users with the easiest way to save on everyday purchases by simply scanning their receipts. For their brand partners, the platform allows them to understand a 360-degree view of shopping habits, and to meaningfully reward a customer's individual loyalty.
Mercato
Venture Round in 2021
Mercato, Inc. is an online grocery marketplace that facilitates connections between local merchants, artisans, and consumers, allowing customers to order fresh groceries from their preferred specialty food shops. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Diego, California, Mercato serves customers in Brooklyn and Manhattan by providing a platform where they can select items from a single store or combine products from multiple merchants in one order. This service ensures convenient delivery of groceries directly to customers' homes, enhancing the shopping experience while supporting local businesses.
Anycart
Seed Round in 2020
Anycart is a meal discovery and grocery shopping platform based in Mountain View, California. It allows users to search for meals they want to cook and provides relevant recipes, automatically adding the necessary ingredients to a preferred grocery delivery service cart. The platform features step-by-step video cooking instructions, making meal preparation straightforward and accessible. Additionally, Anycart suggests alternative recipes that can utilize leftover ingredients, enhancing efficiency in meal planning. Originally established in 2019 during the Amazon Alexa Accelerator in Seattle, the company aims to simplify the grocery shopping experience and promote homemade cooking.
Avigilon Alta
Series C in 2020
Avigilon Alta specializes in advanced security solutions, particularly in access control systems designed for modern workplaces. The company offers a seamless mobile access control solution that allows users to enter authorized areas by simply waving their smartphones, leveraging patented technology for high reliability and efficiency. Avigilon Alta provides a comprehensive cloud-based platform that includes features such as entry schedule management, multi-site oversight, and integration with third-party applications, ensuring a secure and user-friendly experience. Their innovative solutions also encompass emergency response capabilities, allowing for the remote locking or unlocking of doors and zones during critical situations. Serving a diverse range of industries, including commercial real estate, education, and retail, Avigilon Alta aims to enhance security while simplifying access management for enterprises.
Tapcart
Series A in 2020
Tapcart Inc. is a mobile commerce software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform based in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2017. It specializes in enabling eCommerce brands to design, launch, and manage mobile applications without the need for coding or technical expertise. The platform integrates seamlessly with Shopify, allowing brands to build native mobile apps that enhance their mobile shopping experience. Tapcart offers a range of features including marketing automation, customer reviews, analytics, and eCommerce integrations. By facilitating direct engagement with customers through tools like push notifications, Tapcart empowers retailers to customize and manage their mobile presence effectively. The company serves a diverse clientele, including well-known brands such as Fashion Nova and Urban Planet.
Mighty Jaxx
Seed Round in 2020
Mighty Jaxx is an integrated future culture platform that specializes in designing and producing digital and physical collectibles. The company collaborates with renowned artists and global brands, including Netflix, Formula 1, and Hasbro, to create high-quality collectible art figures and toys. Through these partnerships, Mighty Jaxx delivers a diverse range of innovative products, shipping millions of collectibles annually to over 80 countries. The company's focus on exceptional artistry and collaboration positions it as a leader in the collectibles market, appealing to collectors seeking unique and exciting designs.
Loyal Guru
Venture Round in 2020
Loyal Guru is a Barcelona-based company that specializes in developing a loyalty marketing platform tailored for the food retail sector. Founded in 2015, the company leverages artificial intelligence to analyze consumer behavior in real time, allowing retailers to launch hyper-segmented campaigns, offers, and promotions across both online and offline channels. This approach helps clients enhance their understanding of customer dynamics, facilitating improved category penetration, migration, and loyalty. Loyal Guru's platform provides comprehensive solutions for customer acquisition, supplier engagement, and customer development, making it a valuable resource for cash and carry businesses as well as supermarkets. The company's mission is to transform the interaction between retailers and their customers by streamlining data collection and activation through automated loyalty programs and personalized offers.
11 Honore
Series A in 2019
11 Honore, Inc. is an online retailer based in West Hollywood, California, specializing in plus-size designer clothing for women. Founded in 2017, the company aims to provide an inclusive shopping experience by offering a wide array of apparel, including dresses, tops, sweaters, denim, pants, skirts, jumpsuits, outerwear, swimwear, sportwear, and lingerie. By focusing on size inclusivity, 11 Honore allows women to access high-quality designer fashion that celebrates their bodies and personal style. The platform features curated collections and exclusive pieces, as well as personalized fit and styling advice, ensuring that luxury clothing is available at the same prices as traditional sizes. Through its commitment to redefining the fashion landscape, 11 Honore seeks to empower women and promote a positive body image within the luxury market.
Reposite
Seed Round in 2019
Nowaday is a travel agency specializing in providing restored classic car travel services, catering to both travelers and government officials. The agency focuses on offering unique travel experiences that combine nostalgia with luxury. In addition, the company leverages a workspace platform designed for the travel and event planning industry, which enables users to manage relationships, track proposals, and discover new suppliers. This platform aims to streamline various aspects of the workflow, enhance productivity, and support business growth within the travel sector.
Fetch
Venture Round in 2019
Fetch is the leading mobile shopping platform that enables users to earn and redeem rewards. The platform provides users with the easiest way to save on everyday purchases by simply scanning their receipts. For their brand partners, the platform allows them to understand a 360-degree view of shopping habits, and to meaningfully reward a customer's individual loyalty.
Inventables
Series C in 2019
Inventables is the hardware store for designers. The company is attempting to bring manufacturing from the factory to the desktop making it as accessible as desktop publishing. Inventables sells machines and supplies for small business manufactures to make products ranging from jewelry and signs to furniture. Each day customers select from a catalog of 30,000 products most of which if ordered by 3pm are shipped same day.
Tapcart
Seed Round in 2019
Tapcart Inc. is a mobile commerce software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform based in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2017. It specializes in enabling eCommerce brands to design, launch, and manage mobile applications without the need for coding or technical expertise. The platform integrates seamlessly with Shopify, allowing brands to build native mobile apps that enhance their mobile shopping experience. Tapcart offers a range of features including marketing automation, customer reviews, analytics, and eCommerce integrations. By facilitating direct engagement with customers through tools like push notifications, Tapcart empowers retailers to customize and manage their mobile presence effectively. The company serves a diverse clientele, including well-known brands such as Fashion Nova and Urban Planet.
BZR
Seed Round in 2019
BZR is an online platform that assists e-commerce merchants in enhancing their post-purchase processes. The company focuses on introducing and upselling products by providing targeted offers for complementary items. This system allows merchants to easily earn revenue through referrals, as customers who accept the offers generate automatic payments for the merchants. By streamlining the reconversion experience, BZR helps businesses maximize their sales potential after the initial purchase.
Goop
Venture Round in 2019
Goop Inc. is a lifestyle brand that operates an online platform offering wellness advice, curated shopping, and lifestyle content. Founded in 2008 by Gwyneth Paltrow, Goop began as a newsletter sharing travel recommendations, health-focused recipes, and shopping finds, which has since evolved into a comprehensive lifestyle site. The platform features a selection of products including apparel, beauty items, skincare, and home goods, all sourced with an emphasis on quality and wellness. In addition to retail, Goop provides a wealth of digital content, such as beauty and makeup tips, cooking recipes, and wellness advice, along with travel information and design inspiration. By connecting its audience with expert insights and curated product offerings, Goop positions itself as a trusted resource for lifestyle enhancement.
Fetch
Series A in 2018
Fetch is the leading mobile shopping platform that enables users to earn and redeem rewards. The platform provides users with the easiest way to save on everyday purchases by simply scanning their receipts. For their brand partners, the platform allows them to understand a 360-degree view of shopping habits, and to meaningfully reward a customer's individual loyalty.
Custora
Series B in 2018
Custora is a leader in advanced customer analytics tailored for the retail sector. The company offers a Customer Intelligence Platform that equips marketing leaders with the insights needed to achieve immediate results while fostering long-term profitability. This platform creates a comprehensive view of each customer and employs predictive analytics to identify key customer segments and paths. Additionally, it provides actionable recommendations aimed at enhancing customer lifetime value, addressing the practical challenges faced by marketing professionals. By leveraging data science, Custora enables brands to better understand customer behavior and develop strategic marketing initiatives that enhance the relevance and effectiveness of their communications.
Anine Bing
Series A in 2018
ANINE BING was launched in 2012 with headquarters in downtown Los Angeles, California. Inspired by the fusion of Scandinavian heritage and American spirit, ANINE BING offers luxurious staples, wardrobe basics, and statement pieces that are current and timeless. Creative director Anine Bing thoughtfully curates each piece in her 'see now buy now' monthly collections where she marries edgy and feminine in a soft meets hard design approach. To this date, ANINE BING is sold in more than 300 boutiques world wide. Five ANINE BING flagship stores can be found in Los Angeles, New York, Belgium, France and Spain; and this expansion will continue throughout 2016 world wide.
HUBBLE
Venture Round in 2018
See, Easy. We believe buying contact lenses and glasses should be simple. Full stop. That’s why our goal is to deliver the easiest, most hassle-free contact lens and glasses experience in the world. Here’s how we see it at Hubble Contacts. If you’re spending all your time arguing with customer service reps, endlessly searching for the right pair of glasses, or trying to remember to reorder your contacts before they run out (again), you’re not focused on all the things the world has to offer. Like that incredible sunset outside your window, the text convos on your phone that make you laugh (until you cry), or the gummy, toothless grin smiling at you from across her highchair. Hubble Contacts was created out of the desire to make contact lenses accessible and affordable to as many people as possible. Over the years, we have continued to evolve and adapt to the changing needs of our customers, and expand our product line along the way to also include high quality eyeglasses and sunglasses. With a passion for eye care and a dedication to customer service, our mission remains making a difference in the industry. So, let Hubble’s world-class team take care of you — and your contacts and glasses. And you? You keep your eyes on the prize.
11 Honore
Series A in 2018
11 Honore, Inc. is an online retailer based in West Hollywood, California, specializing in plus-size designer clothing for women. Founded in 2017, the company aims to provide an inclusive shopping experience by offering a wide array of apparel, including dresses, tops, sweaters, denim, pants, skirts, jumpsuits, outerwear, swimwear, sportwear, and lingerie. By focusing on size inclusivity, 11 Honore allows women to access high-quality designer fashion that celebrates their bodies and personal style. The platform features curated collections and exclusive pieces, as well as personalized fit and styling advice, ensuring that luxury clothing is available at the same prices as traditional sizes. Through its commitment to redefining the fashion landscape, 11 Honore seeks to empower women and promote a positive body image within the luxury market.
Tapcart
Seed Round in 2017
Tapcart Inc. is a mobile commerce software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform based in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2017. It specializes in enabling eCommerce brands to design, launch, and manage mobile applications without the need for coding or technical expertise. The platform integrates seamlessly with Shopify, allowing brands to build native mobile apps that enhance their mobile shopping experience. Tapcart offers a range of features including marketing automation, customer reviews, analytics, and eCommerce integrations. By facilitating direct engagement with customers through tools like push notifications, Tapcart empowers retailers to customize and manage their mobile presence effectively. The company serves a diverse clientele, including well-known brands such as Fashion Nova and Urban Planet.
Resonate
Series C in 2017
Resonate operates a database platform that enhances consumer intelligence for brands and agencies through a deep analysis of audience characteristics. By focusing on motivations-based targeting, Resonate enables political campaigns, advocacy groups, and major consumer brands to create effective online advertising campaigns. The platform goes beyond traditional demographic targeting by uncovering unidentifiable values such as patriotism, environmentalism, and luxury preferences. This comprehensive understanding of behavioral, attitudinal, lifestyle, and life-stage data allows clients to better engage with their customers and tailor their marketing strategies effectively.
TRAY
Seed Round in 2017
TRAY® is a complete point of sale system for the enterprise that specializes in self-service ordering. We’re changing the way people order and pay in hospitality venues such as entertainment centers, hotels, restaurants, and more. As a growing number of companies seek to introduce self-service into their operations to improve their customer experience and reduce operating costs, TRAY is the only enterprise-class system that offers a full turnkey solution, as well as a platform solution that can integrate with existing legacy point of sale systems, including Micros and Infogenesis. Unlike other POS companies, TRAY was built with self-service at its core, not an afterthought. TRAY uses a modern, cloud-based backend combined with inexpensive Android terminals. Thanks to our scalable, PCI Level-1 compliant architecture, our solution is flexible, scalable, secure, and low-cost, and we have already won engagements with major global brands, including hotel groups, quick serve chains and entertainment chains.
11 Honore
Seed Round in 2017
11 Honore, Inc. is an online retailer based in West Hollywood, California, specializing in plus-size designer clothing for women. Founded in 2017, the company aims to provide an inclusive shopping experience by offering a wide array of apparel, including dresses, tops, sweaters, denim, pants, skirts, jumpsuits, outerwear, swimwear, sportwear, and lingerie. By focusing on size inclusivity, 11 Honore allows women to access high-quality designer fashion that celebrates their bodies and personal style. The platform features curated collections and exclusive pieces, as well as personalized fit and styling advice, ensuring that luxury clothing is available at the same prices as traditional sizes. Through its commitment to redefining the fashion landscape, 11 Honore seeks to empower women and promote a positive body image within the luxury market.
HUBBLE
Series A in 2017
See, Easy. We believe buying contact lenses and glasses should be simple. Full stop. That’s why our goal is to deliver the easiest, most hassle-free contact lens and glasses experience in the world. Here’s how we see it at Hubble Contacts. If you’re spending all your time arguing with customer service reps, endlessly searching for the right pair of glasses, or trying to remember to reorder your contacts before they run out (again), you’re not focused on all the things the world has to offer. Like that incredible sunset outside your window, the text convos on your phone that make you laugh (until you cry), or the gummy, toothless grin smiling at you from across her highchair. Hubble Contacts was created out of the desire to make contact lenses accessible and affordable to as many people as possible. Over the years, we have continued to evolve and adapt to the changing needs of our customers, and expand our product line along the way to also include high quality eyeglasses and sunglasses. With a passion for eye care and a dedication to customer service, our mission remains making a difference in the industry. So, let Hubble’s world-class team take care of you — and your contacts and glasses. And you? You keep your eyes on the prize.
Clique
Series C in 2017
Recently named to Fast Company’s list for the World's Most Innovative Companies in 2017, Clique is a global media, marketing, and consumer brands company. Through its brands—Who What Wear, MyDomaine, Byrdie, CollegeFashionista, and Obsessee—CMG combines the power of data science with its expert editorial team to create content and products that millennial women and Gen Z girls crave. CMG’s two key marketing offerings, CMG Studios (an in-house creative agency) and INF Network (representing 55+ top bloggers and influencers), deliver integrated and native advertising programs, all while inspiring consumers to discover and shop. In early 2016, CMG launched its first clothing, shoes, and accessories line exclusively with Target under the Who What Wear brand, and it continues to be a top performer for the mega-retailer.
Shipt
Series B in 2017
Shipt, LLC is an online grocery delivery platform founded in 2014 and headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. The service connects members with a wide range of products, including groceries, household essentials, beauty items, and alcohol, allowing users to shop conveniently from various stores. Shipt operates on a membership model, enabling customers to order online and receive their purchases delivered directly to their homes. The company became a subsidiary of Target Corporation in 2017, which further expanded its capabilities and market reach. By focusing on convenience and efficiency, Shipt aims to simplify the shopping experience for its users.
Cotopaxi
Series B in 2017
Cotopaxi is an outdoor gear and apparel company based in Salt Lake City, Utah, founded in 2014. The company operates with a social mission focused on eradicating extreme poverty, linking each product to humanitarian causes in some of the world's poorest regions. For instance, the sale of a travel pack can fund one to three weeks of education for a child, while a water bottle can provide six months of clean water. Cotopaxi offers a diverse range of products, including travel packs, activewear, outerwear, and footwear, all made from responsibly sourced materials. By prioritizing sustainability and transparency, Cotopaxi enables customers to make purchases that not only meet their outdoor needs but also contribute positively to global issues.
Fresh Nation
Convertible Note in 2017
Fresh Nation is an enterprise-level B2B wholesale marketplace and management platform for the retail grocery industry, operationalizing local and specialty food assortments for the nation’s largest retailers and distributors. Fresh Nation’s proprietary Virtual Supply Chain™ platform simplifies the complexity of working with thousands of small vendors, saving time and cutting costs. Incorporating a vendor and product rich CRM, interactive supplier portal, order management suite, accounting and invoicing tools, and flexible EDI/API integrations, Fresh Nation is becoming the grocery industry standard for enterprise specialty food management.
Iris Nova
Convertible Note in 2017
Iris Nova Ltd. is a beverage company based in New York that produces drinks under the DIRTY LEMON brand. Founded in 2015, it pioneered a direct-to-consumer sales model through conversational commerce, allowing customers to place orders via text messaging. This innovative approach has attracted over 200,000 customers and enabled Iris Nova to offer personalized experiences and on-demand deliveries across the United States. The company has developed a tech-enabled infrastructure that supports beverage brands in facilitating direct sales at scale, emphasizing home delivery as a key distribution strategy. Iris Nova's platform ensures efficient order fulfillment, including same-day deliveries in major markets and faster national shipping than competitors. Following a minority investment from The Coca-Cola Company in 2018, Iris Nova has evolved to provide comprehensive solutions for consumer packaged goods brands looking to adapt to the changing landscape of retail and distribution.
Hollar
Series B in 2016
Hollar is an online dollar store that provides a diverse range of consumer products, including toys, apparel, electronics, beauty items, accessories, party supplies, and home essentials. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in California, the company focuses on offering affordable prices for its curated selections, which include unique gift and party collections. Hollar's e-commerce platform allows customers to conveniently purchase a variety of products online, catering to their everyday needs while maintaining cost-effectiveness.
Shipt
Series A in 2016
Shipt, LLC is an online grocery delivery platform founded in 2014 and headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. The service connects members with a wide range of products, including groceries, household essentials, beauty items, and alcohol, allowing users to shop conveniently from various stores. Shipt operates on a membership model, enabling customers to order online and receive their purchases delivered directly to their homes. The company became a subsidiary of Target Corporation in 2017, which further expanded its capabilities and market reach. By focusing on convenience and efficiency, Shipt aims to simplify the shopping experience for its users.
Thrive Market
Series B in 2016
Thrive Market, Inc. is a membership-based online shopping platform founded in 2014 and based in Culver City, California. The company aims to make healthy living accessible and affordable by providing a wide range of high-quality, organic, and non-GMO products at wholesale prices. Thrive Market offers over 5,000 items across various categories, including food, health, beauty, home, and pet supplies, allowing customers to shop according to their dietary preferences and lifestyles. The platform serves both residential and commercial customers throughout the United States. In addition to its core mission, Thrive Market matches every paid membership with a free membership for someone in need, and has initiated programs like Thrive Gives, which raises funds to support food access and environmental sustainability initiatives.
Shoes of Prey
Series B in 2015
Shoes of Prey Pty Ltd. is a global retail brand specializing in custom-made women's footwear. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, the company allows customers to design their ideal shoes, including styles such as ballet flats, stilettos, sandals, oxfords, and wedges. By offering an online platform, Shoes of Prey enables women to select various attributes like heel height, toe shape, fabric, leather, color, and embellishments, ensuring a personalized shopping experience. The company operates both online and through physical stores located in cities such as Bellevue, Newport Beach, San Francisco, Paramus, Oak Brook, Arlington, and Sydney. Over the years, Shoes of Prey has received multiple accolades, including distinctions for Online Retailer of the Year and Store Design of the Year at the World Retail Awards in 2013.
Inventables
Series B in 2015
Inventables is the hardware store for designers. The company is attempting to bring manufacturing from the factory to the desktop making it as accessible as desktop publishing. Inventables sells machines and supplies for small business manufactures to make products ranging from jewelry and signs to furniture. Each day customers select from a catalog of 30,000 products most of which if ordered by 3pm are shipped same day.
Clique
Series B in 2015
Recently named to Fast Company’s list for the World's Most Innovative Companies in 2017, Clique is a global media, marketing, and consumer brands company. Through its brands—Who What Wear, MyDomaine, Byrdie, CollegeFashionista, and Obsessee—CMG combines the power of data science with its expert editorial team to create content and products that millennial women and Gen Z girls crave. CMG’s two key marketing offerings, CMG Studios (an in-house creative agency) and INF Network (representing 55+ top bloggers and influencers), deliver integrated and native advertising programs, all while inspiring consumers to discover and shop. In early 2016, CMG launched its first clothing, shoes, and accessories line exclusively with Target under the Who What Wear brand, and it continues to be a top performer for the mega-retailer.
Blitsy
Series A in 2015
Blitsy, Inc. is an online retailer specializing in arts and crafts, founded in 2011 and based in Chicago, Illinois. The company offers a comprehensive platform where creative individuals can shop for craft supplies and tools, as well as access instructional videos for various DIY projects. Blitsy focuses on providing a curated shopping experience through limited-time sale events, enhancing the value and inspiration for its customers. As of November 2017, Blitsy operates as a subsidiary of Nicole Crafts LLC, further solidifying its presence in the arts and crafts market.
Custora
Series A in 2015
Custora is a leader in advanced customer analytics tailored for the retail sector. The company offers a Customer Intelligence Platform that equips marketing leaders with the insights needed to achieve immediate results while fostering long-term profitability. This platform creates a comprehensive view of each customer and employs predictive analytics to identify key customer segments and paths. Additionally, it provides actionable recommendations aimed at enhancing customer lifetime value, addressing the practical challenges faced by marketing professionals. By leveraging data science, Custora enables brands to better understand customer behavior and develop strategic marketing initiatives that enhance the relevance and effectiveness of their communications.
Cotopaxi
Series A in 2015
Cotopaxi is an outdoor gear and apparel company based in Salt Lake City, Utah, founded in 2014. The company operates with a social mission focused on eradicating extreme poverty, linking each product to humanitarian causes in some of the world's poorest regions. For instance, the sale of a travel pack can fund one to three weeks of education for a child, while a water bottle can provide six months of clean water. Cotopaxi offers a diverse range of products, including travel packs, activewear, outerwear, and footwear, all made from responsibly sourced materials. By prioritizing sustainability and transparency, Cotopaxi enables customers to make purchases that not only meet their outdoor needs but also contribute positively to global issues.
Boxed
Series B in 2015
Boxed is an online bulk grocery retailer founded in 2013 and based in New York, designed to provide a wholesale shopping experience for modern consumers. The platform allows customers to access a wide range of wholesale products, including groceries, snacks, beverages, and household supplies, without the need for membership fees. Boxed operates primarily through its retail segment, which focuses on selling bulk-sized consumer goods to individuals and businesses across the continental United States. Additionally, the company has a Software & Services segment dedicated to the research, development, and marketing of its proprietary software for third-party sales. The innovative mobile app further enhances customer convenience by delivering products directly to their doors.
Eloquii
Series A in 2014
ELOQUII offers an online plus size clothing store featuring women's plus size fashion, clothes, and accessories. The company designs trend-leading, fast fashion apparel in sizes 14-28 under its own brand. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in New York, New York and Columbus, Ohio.
BaubleBar
Series B in 2014
BaubleBar Inc. is an online retailer based in New York that specializes in fashion jewelry, offering a diverse range of products including necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings, and personalized items. Founded in 2010 by Amy Jain and Daniella Yacobovsky, the company aims to transform how women shop for jewelry by providing on-trend styles supported by strong editorial content. BaubleBar distinguishes itself through rapid market responsiveness and unique sourcing capabilities, allowing it to design and merchandise based on real-time consumer preferences. The brand emphasizes a high-touch customer experience and maintains a robust presence on social media, positioning itself as a leading player in the $22 billion fashion jewelry industry. BaubleBar has raised significant funding, including a recent $10 million in Series B financing, enabling it to expand its offerings and enhance its platform for accessible, fashionable jewelry.
Boxed
Series A in 2014
Boxed is an online bulk grocery retailer founded in 2013 and based in New York, designed to provide a wholesale shopping experience for modern consumers. The platform allows customers to access a wide range of wholesale products, including groceries, snacks, beverages, and household supplies, without the need for membership fees. Boxed operates primarily through its retail segment, which focuses on selling bulk-sized consumer goods to individuals and businesses across the continental United States. Additionally, the company has a Software & Services segment dedicated to the research, development, and marketing of its proprietary software for third-party sales. The innovative mobile app further enhances customer convenience by delivering products directly to their doors.
Fisoc
Venture Round in 2014
fisoc leads the merchant funded loyalty space with its Buzz Points platform. Buzz Points rewards customers for shopping and spending, with even more rewards for spending locally at our network of local merchants. With Buzz Points, Financial Institutions realize substantially increased non-interest fee based income, while providing their users with a next gen loyalty platform on the web and mobile. Local merchants win with dramatically increased revenues. The program is turn-key, and provides valuable data and metrics
Clique
Series A in 2014
Recently named to Fast Company’s list for the World's Most Innovative Companies in 2017, Clique is a global media, marketing, and consumer brands company. Through its brands—Who What Wear, MyDomaine, Byrdie, CollegeFashionista, and Obsessee—CMG combines the power of data science with its expert editorial team to create content and products that millennial women and Gen Z girls crave. CMG’s two key marketing offerings, CMG Studios (an in-house creative agency) and INF Network (representing 55+ top bloggers and influencers), deliver integrated and native advertising programs, all while inspiring consumers to discover and shop. In early 2016, CMG launched its first clothing, shoes, and accessories line exclusively with Target under the Who What Wear brand, and it continues to be a top performer for the mega-retailer.
Nomi
Series A in 2013
Nomi is an omni-channel marketing platform that assists retailers in enhancing customer engagement and optimizing the return on investment from their marketing and store operations. It effectively analyzes and measures the impact of various marketing initiatives by quantifying visitor traffic generated by campaigns and calculating the lifetime value of newly acquired customers. The platform evaluates store performance by determining how well retailers convert potential customers into actual buyers, identifies underperforming staff, and assesses the impact of training and management investments on customer behavior. Additionally, Nomi provides a comprehensive view of the customer conversion funnel, enabling retailers to anticipate the health of their stores and address operational issues before they affect profitability. Founded in September 2012 and based in New York, Nomi was established by Marc Ferrentino, Corey Capasso, Wesley Barrow, Peter Quintas, and Robert Balousek.
Fisoc
Series D in 2013
fisoc leads the merchant funded loyalty space with its Buzz Points platform. Buzz Points rewards customers for shopping and spending, with even more rewards for spending locally at our network of local merchants. With Buzz Points, Financial Institutions realize substantially increased non-interest fee based income, while providing their users with a next gen loyalty platform on the web and mobile. Local merchants win with dramatically increased revenues. The program is turn-key, and provides valuable data and metrics
Merchantry
Series B in 2013
Merchantry specializes in enabling online marketplaces by offering a cloud-based technology infrastructure and a comprehensive merchant network. The company focuses on automation and integration services that facilitate real-time exchange of product and order information among suppliers, merchants, and marketplaces. By providing multichannel solutions, Merchantry addresses diverse e-commerce scenarios, helping retailers and media organizations enhance their online commerce capabilities. Its merchant services streamline operations, automate channel management tasks, and empower merchants to establish their own e-commerce platforms effectively.
Nomi
Seed Round in 2013
Nomi is an omni-channel marketing platform that assists retailers in enhancing customer engagement and optimizing the return on investment from their marketing and store operations. It effectively analyzes and measures the impact of various marketing initiatives by quantifying visitor traffic generated by campaigns and calculating the lifetime value of newly acquired customers. The platform evaluates store performance by determining how well retailers convert potential customers into actual buyers, identifies underperforming staff, and assesses the impact of training and management investments on customer behavior. Additionally, Nomi provides a comprehensive view of the customer conversion funnel, enabling retailers to anticipate the health of their stores and address operational issues before they affect profitability. Founded in September 2012 and based in New York, Nomi was established by Marc Ferrentino, Corey Capasso, Wesley Barrow, Peter Quintas, and Robert Balousek.
Fisoc
Series C in 2012
fisoc leads the merchant funded loyalty space with its Buzz Points platform. Buzz Points rewards customers for shopping and spending, with even more rewards for spending locally at our network of local merchants. With Buzz Points, Financial Institutions realize substantially increased non-interest fee based income, while providing their users with a next gen loyalty platform on the web and mobile. Local merchants win with dramatically increased revenues. The program is turn-key, and provides valuable data and metrics
BaubleBar
Series A in 2012
BaubleBar Inc. is an online retailer based in New York that specializes in fashion jewelry, offering a diverse range of products including necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings, and personalized items. Founded in 2010 by Amy Jain and Daniella Yacobovsky, the company aims to transform how women shop for jewelry by providing on-trend styles supported by strong editorial content. BaubleBar distinguishes itself through rapid market responsiveness and unique sourcing capabilities, allowing it to design and merchandise based on real-time consumer preferences. The brand emphasizes a high-touch customer experience and maintains a robust presence on social media, positioning itself as a leading player in the $22 billion fashion jewelry industry. BaubleBar has raised significant funding, including a recent $10 million in Series B financing, enabling it to expand its offerings and enhance its platform for accessible, fashionable jewelry.
Fisoc
Venture Round in 2012
fisoc leads the merchant funded loyalty space with its Buzz Points platform. Buzz Points rewards customers for shopping and spending, with even more rewards for spending locally at our network of local merchants. With Buzz Points, Financial Institutions realize substantially increased non-interest fee based income, while providing their users with a next gen loyalty platform on the web and mobile. Local merchants win with dramatically increased revenues. The program is turn-key, and provides valuable data and metrics
Clique
Seed Round in 2012
Recently named to Fast Company’s list for the World's Most Innovative Companies in 2017, Clique is a global media, marketing, and consumer brands company. Through its brands—Who What Wear, MyDomaine, Byrdie, CollegeFashionista, and Obsessee—CMG combines the power of data science with its expert editorial team to create content and products that millennial women and Gen Z girls crave. CMG’s two key marketing offerings, CMG Studios (an in-house creative agency) and INF Network (representing 55+ top bloggers and influencers), deliver integrated and native advertising programs, all while inspiring consumers to discover and shop. In early 2016, CMG launched its first clothing, shoes, and accessories line exclusively with Target under the Who What Wear brand, and it continues to be a top performer for the mega-retailer.
Resonate
Series B in 2012
Resonate operates a database platform that enhances consumer intelligence for brands and agencies through a deep analysis of audience characteristics. By focusing on motivations-based targeting, Resonate enables political campaigns, advocacy groups, and major consumer brands to create effective online advertising campaigns. The platform goes beyond traditional demographic targeting by uncovering unidentifiable values such as patriotism, environmentalism, and luxury preferences. This comprehensive understanding of behavioral, attitudinal, lifestyle, and life-stage data allows clients to better engage with their customers and tailor their marketing strategies effectively.
TrunkClub
Series A in 2011
Trunk Club is a personalized clothing service for men, offering designer clothing to customers without any of the hassles of shopping in stores or online. Guys share details about their style, fit and size preferences, and the company ships them a handpicked selection of clothes. Customers keep only what they want and send the rest back with a pre-paid shipping label. All shipping is free and there are no fees for the service. Visit www.trunkclub.com to sign up and get started. The company is headquartered out of Chicago and led by CEO Brian Spaly. Prior to Trunk Club, Brian founded men's online retailer Bonobos while a student at Stanford Business School. Trunk Club has been featured on NBC's Today Show, the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and more.
Merchantry
Series A in 2010
Merchantry specializes in enabling online marketplaces by offering a cloud-based technology infrastructure and a comprehensive merchant network. The company focuses on automation and integration services that facilitate real-time exchange of product and order information among suppliers, merchants, and marketplaces. By providing multichannel solutions, Merchantry addresses diverse e-commerce scenarios, helping retailers and media organizations enhance their online commerce capabilities. Its merchant services streamline operations, automate channel management tasks, and empower merchants to establish their own e-commerce platforms effectively.
Resonate
Series A in 2010
Resonate operates a database platform that enhances consumer intelligence for brands and agencies through a deep analysis of audience characteristics. By focusing on motivations-based targeting, Resonate enables political campaigns, advocacy groups, and major consumer brands to create effective online advertising campaigns. The platform goes beyond traditional demographic targeting by uncovering unidentifiable values such as patriotism, environmentalism, and luxury preferences. This comprehensive understanding of behavioral, attitudinal, lifestyle, and life-stage data allows clients to better engage with their customers and tailor their marketing strategies effectively.
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