Initialized II

Initialized II is an early-stage venture capital fund managed by Initialized Capital Management, based in San Francisco, California. Launched in 2012, the fund focuses on investing in the technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT) sectors within the United States. Initialized II targets investments ranging from $100,000 to $500,000 in startups that are in their early stages, typically with zero to ten employees. The firm has a history of fostering innovation and growth, contributing to the creation of substantial market value across its portfolio companies. Initialized Capital manages several funds and has accumulated over $770 million in assets, reflecting its commitment to supporting emerging technology enterprises.

Alejandra Calvo

Associate

Kim-Mai Cutler

Partner

Alda Leu Dennis

General Partner

Alina Libova

General Partner

Marinda Luk

CFO

Abdul Ly

Principal

Anson MacKinney

Associate

Andrew Sather

Principal

Andrew Sather

Principal

Parul Singh

Partner

Kat Steinmetz

Principal

Daniel Tovbin

Associate

Julianna Vitolo

Venture Investor

Jennifer Wolf

Managing Partner

Jen Wolf

Managing Partner

Past deals in Search Engine

Shelf Engine

Series B in 2021
Shelf Engine is a provider of an automated prediction engine that recommends what to order everyday. The company uses machine learning in order to help grocery stores dial in their orders to minimize waste and maximize profits. Shelf Engine is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, United States.

Shelf Engine

Series A in 2020
Shelf Engine is a provider of an automated prediction engine that recommends what to order everyday. The company uses machine learning in order to help grocery stores dial in their orders to minimize waste and maximize profits. Shelf Engine is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, United States.

Sentropy

Venture Round in 2020
Sentropy Technologies, Inc., founded in 2018 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, specializes in developing advanced technologies designed to safeguard digital communities and brands from abuse and harmful content. The company employs machine learning to create tools that effectively combat hate and harassment online. By focusing on enhancing the safety and integrity of digital environments, Sentropy aims to provide solutions that help organizations protect their users and maintain a positive online presence.

RankScience

Seed Round in 2018
RankScience is a continuous-optimization platform that improves website SEO through automatic A/B testing and data science.

Shelf Engine

Seed Round in 2018
Shelf Engine is a provider of an automated prediction engine that recommends what to order everyday. The company uses machine learning in order to help grocery stores dial in their orders to minimize waste and maximize profits. Shelf Engine is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, United States.

Algolia

Series B in 2017
Algolia SAS is a Search-as-a-Service company that provides a hosted search API for websites and mobile applications, enhancing user engagement and conversion rates. Founded in 2012 and based in Paris, France, with an additional office in San Francisco, Algolia enables developers to build and optimize search engines that deliver fast and relevant search experiences. The company operates a distributed search network that synchronizes data globally, ensuring efficient query routing to servers. Algolia serves a diverse clientele across various sectors, including ecommerce and media, allowing consumers to easily find and discover content across digital platforms. As of May 2020, Algolia operates as a subsidiary of Akio SAS.

Shelf Engine

Seed Round in 2017
Shelf Engine is a provider of an automated prediction engine that recommends what to order everyday. The company uses machine learning in order to help grocery stores dial in their orders to minimize waste and maximize profits. Shelf Engine is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, United States.

Algolia

Seed Round in 2014
Algolia SAS is a Search-as-a-Service company that provides a hosted search API for websites and mobile applications, enhancing user engagement and conversion rates. Founded in 2012 and based in Paris, France, with an additional office in San Francisco, Algolia enables developers to build and optimize search engines that deliver fast and relevant search experiences. The company operates a distributed search network that synchronizes data globally, ensuring efficient query routing to servers. Algolia serves a diverse clientele across various sectors, including ecommerce and media, allowing consumers to easily find and discover content across digital platforms. As of May 2020, Algolia operates as a subsidiary of Akio SAS.

Swiftype

Series A in 2013
Swiftype, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-powered enterprise search platform and software for websites and applications. Founded in 2011, Swiftype offers a suite of products, including Site Search and Enterprise Search, which enable users to customize their search experiences. The platform allows organizations to index content from various cloud data sources, facilitating efficient data discovery and organization. Swiftype serves a diverse range of clients, including notable brands such as AT&T, Shopify, and Dr. Pepper, and has raised $23 million in funding from investors like NEA and Y Combinator. As of 2017, Swiftype operates as a subsidiary of Elastic B.V.

Algolia

Seed Round in 2013
Algolia SAS is a Search-as-a-Service company that provides a hosted search API for websites and mobile applications, enhancing user engagement and conversion rates. Founded in 2012 and based in Paris, France, with an additional office in San Francisco, Algolia enables developers to build and optimize search engines that deliver fast and relevant search experiences. The company operates a distributed search network that synchronizes data globally, ensuring efficient query routing to servers. Algolia serves a diverse clientele across various sectors, including ecommerce and media, allowing consumers to easily find and discover content across digital platforms. As of May 2020, Algolia operates as a subsidiary of Akio SAS.

Meta

Convertible Note in 2013
Meta is a company focused on transforming the experience and consumption of scientific knowledge through artificial intelligence. It provides an AI-based search engine that efficiently organizes and analyzes scientific research papers, allowing researchers to sort and access new publications based on specific subject matter. By offering powerful insights into the trajectories of science and technology, Meta aims to make all scientific knowledge computable, thus supporting innovators across the scientific ecosystem. The company's mission centers on unlocking the world's scientific and technical insights, facilitating a more comprehensive understanding of complex information.

Lookmark

Seed Round in 2012
Lookmark solves the problem of What To Read by sharing what you and your friends are reading, automatically. It’s like Last.fm for news; it's become an addictive news source for our early users. We currently have a Chrome extension and iPhone app in private alpha; we'll be supporting more browsers and platforms (iPad, Android) soon.
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