Lapse is a social disposable camera application that allows users to capture and share photos in a nostalgic format reminiscent of traditional disposable cameras. The app facilitates private group chats where users can take up to 36 snapshots, creating a "roll" that is only accessible to group members for a limited time after the first image is taken. This design encourages spontaneity and a sense of shared experience among friends, promoting an engaging way to document moments together while maintaining privacy.
OneMinute
Seed Round in 2015
OneMinute is a developer of a photo sharing application that allows users to share experiences in real-time. The platform enables individuals to anonymously capture and share photos within a minute, providing users with an authentic glimpse into the lives of others. By sending notifications to mobile devices, OneMinute fosters immediate engagement and connection among users, enhancing the way moments are shared and experienced in the digital age.
North Technologies
Seed Round in 2015
North Technologies Inc. is a mobile application development company based in San Francisco, California, incorporated in 2014. The company focuses on creating innovative social and lifestyle applications. Its notable products include Tiiny, a photo-sharing app that allows users to share small photos and videos with friends, featuring automatic deletion after 24 hours, and Watchville, an application tailored for watch enthusiasts that aggregates news from wristwatch blogs and provides tools such as an atomic clock for setting timepieces and tracking moon phases. North Technologies operates as a subsidiary of BOTH Media LLC.
Shadow Puppet
Seed Round in 2013
Storytelling today means crowding around someone's phone as they describe their photos. Shadow Puppet bring that show&tell experience online by letting you share a voice-over with an animated slideshow of your pics. Built with Greylock money by Carl Sjogreen, the Googler who sold travel startup Nextstop to Facebook, Shadow Puppet let you talk people through everything from vacations to app demos.
Polar is a mobile application developed by Input Factory that allows users to easily create and participate in visually appealing photo polls. Available for free on iPhone, the app streamlines the process of gathering opinions and feedback through engaging multimedia content. By focusing on user-friendly design and functionality, Polar aims to enhance social interaction and decision-making through dynamic polling experiences.
Familiar
Seed Round in 2012
Familiar is a company that transforms computers into personalized social picture frames, allowing users to seamlessly integrate cherished family and friend photos into their screens. The platform facilitates private photo sharing, enabling users to receive and showcase images curated by their closest relatives and friends. By connecting family members, the service enhances the viewing experience, ensuring that screens are filled with meaningful memories. Familiar combines elements of a traditional picture frame with a modern slideshow approach, delivering a unique way to celebrate life’s moments.
Lasso Media
Convertible Note in 2012
Lasso Media Inc. is a company that operates a request-based photo sharing platform designed to enhance connections among friends and family. Founded in 2012 and based in Englewood, Colorado, Lasso Media enables users to request and share photos directly from each other's camera rolls on both iOS and Android mobile devices. The application focuses on fostering personal interactions through photo sharing, allowing users to maintain close ties with their loved ones. As of 2015, Lasso Media operates as a subsidiary of Photobucket.com, Inc.
Instagram
Series B in 2012
Instagram is a photo and video-sharing platform founded in 2010 by Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger. It enables users to capture, edit with custom filters, and share content on various social networks. The platform facilitates user-generated content and targeted advertising, helping businesses connect with younger demographics.
1000Memories
Series A in 2011
1000Memories is a digital platform designed to help individuals organize, share, and discover old photographs and cherished memories. By offering a user-friendly interface, the company facilitates the creation of family trees, allowing users to connect and reminisce with loved ones. In addition to personal memories, 1000Memories provides a social website where families and friends can create free memorial pages to honor and remember those who have passed away. This combination of photo organization and memorialization positions 1000Memories as a meaningful resource for preserving and celebrating personal and familial histories.