Kairos HQ is a business that focuses on addressing significant global challenges through innovative solutions in healthcare and financial services. It operates a portfolio of brands, including Rhino, which replaces traditional security deposits, Cera, offering affordable in-home care, Little Spoon, a brand aimed at modern parenthood, Bilt, a rewards program for rental payments, and Alloy, a women's health brand. By identifying pressing problems, Kairos develops products designed to simplify and make life more affordable for its target audience. The collective market capitalization of its five brands exceeds $2.5 billion, and the company is currently financing its ventures through its third fund. Kairos aims to empower the next generation of entrepreneurs who are committed to creating meaningful change in their industries.
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Prima
Venture Round in 2024
Prima consolidates and solves the metal-mechanical manufacturing needs of industrial and commercial companies. We specialize in supplying materials, designing and manufacturing finished parts, components, and structures, and executing high-tonnage projects that require specialized engineering. Our processes, engineering, technology, and network allow our clients to achieve better prices, quality, and OTIF rates.
Alloy
Series A in 2024
Alloy is a telehealth company addressing the healthcare needs of women over 40.
Monark Markets
Seed Round in 2024
Monark Markets is an institutional-grade technology infrastructure, legal framework, and network connecting brokerages, advisors and custodians to private market securities. Monark owns and operates a broker dealer subsidiary and exempt reporting advisor subsidiary.
Arvo
Seed Round in 2024
Arvo is a healthcare technology startup that uses artificial intelligence to secure the integrity of healthcare transactions.
Midi Health
Series B in 2024
Midi Health is a virtual care clinic dedicated to addressing the health needs of women, particularly during menopause and related conditions. The clinic specializes in treating issues such as depression, gynecological cancer, and menstrual problems through a clinical platform that delivers personalized care protocols. These protocols are administered by clinicians who are trained in female midlife health. Midi Health enhances its services by utilizing specialized at-home labs, providing prescription medications, supplements, and lifestyle coaching. This comprehensive approach aims to empower women to manage the challenges they face during critical stages of their lives and careers.
Auxa Health
Seed Round in 2024
Auxa Health is a VC-backed healthcare technology firm focused on social care orchestration. Auxa’s tools, technology, and services proactively identify the right benefits for individuals and take on the work of enrollment. Our end-to-end support ensures that people are connected to the resources they need, while reducing the administrative burden for individuals, caregivers, and providers.
Clair
Series A in 2023
Clair, Inc. is a fintech company that specializes in providing instant pay access services for hourly workers and gig platforms. Founded in 2019 and based in New York, Clair offers real-time wage access, allowing employees to receive their earnings immediately after completing their shifts, all without incurring fees. The company also delivers digital banking services, including debit cards and account management, to support workers' financial wellness and aid in savings and spending. Clair partners with various employers and workforce management platforms, making its services available to over 10,000 employers. This initiative aims to enhance employee retention and address challenges related to front-line worker shortages while promoting the financial health of the workforce.
Assis
Seed Round in 2023
Assis goal is to empower business owners by helping them grow their companies through technology that gives customers an amazing experience each and every time they connect with them.
Somos Internet
Venture Round in 2023
Somos Internet is a network and telecommunications startup that provides latest generation internet with a fast, secure, stable connection. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia.
Bilt Rewards
Venture Round in 2022
Bilt Rewards offers a rewards program that allows renters to earn points on rent and create a path towards homeownership. With an alliance of the U.S.' largest real estate owners, Bilt Rewards will enable renters in more than two million units across the country to earn points just by paying rent. Launched in June 2021, Bilt Rewards boasts one of the highest value rewards programs on the market today, including one-to-one point transfers for travel across over 100 major airlines and hotel partners; fitness classes at the country’s top boutique studios; limited-edition and exclusive collections of art and home decorations through the Bilt Collection, and the ability to use points for rent credits or towards a future down payment. Bilt has also partnered with Mastercard and Wells Fargo to create the Bilt Mastercard - the first and only credit card that can be used to pay rent with no fees. In October 2022, Bilt announced a valuation of $1.5 billion following a $150 million growth round to advance its loyalty program and credit card for renters.
Reset Kidney Health
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Reset Kidney Health operates a hybrid healthcare virtual clinic focused on providing care for chronic kidney disease (CKD). The company partners with payors and accountable care organizations (ACOs) to deliver timely access to high-quality kidney care for CKD patients. By offering personalized treatment options, Reset Kidney Health ensures that patients receive convenient and accessible care, whether through virtual consultations or in-person visits. This patient-centric approach aims to enhance the overall health and well-being of individuals managing chronic kidney conditions.
Tract
Seed Round in 2022
Tract is the first for kids, by kids online community for student-directed learning. We are reimagining education by giving kids full control and making learning fun. We offer members (kids age 8+) unlimited on-demand courses (learning paths) and vibrant weekly live events, taught by our inspiring community of accomplished creators. Together, they enable kids to develop passions through meaningful, real-world lessons giving them the skills and mindset to address 21st-century challenges and opportunities. Tract is based on TRICK, the philosophy pioneered by our co-founder Esther Wojcicki. Esther has positively impacted the lives of thousands of children from her award-winning student-run journalism program and is a mother of three successful women (CEO of YouTube, CEO, and founder of 23andMe, and top UCSF medical researcher) all by applying TRICK. TRICK stands for Trust, Respect, Independence, Collaboration, and Kindness. These five pillars are at the core of Tract and our mission to empower all kids to become tomorrow's innovators, leaders, and global citizens. Our team is unified by Esther’s lifelong work to evolve education for the 21st century and comes from top Consumer and Education Technology companies (Uber, Microsoft, and Instracture). What We Believe: - The secret to getting kids interested in learning is giving them control - Kids are much smarter and capable than most people think - Successful people believe in themselves and aren’t afraid to take risks - Creative people with great passions don’t follow the rules - Current rates of depression and lack of career-readiness is a global epidemic - Our education system of standardization and obedience limits creativity and a growth mindset - Education is not equitable and the achievement gap is widening - We need a generation of community-minded global citizens to make the world a better place - Education that works for kids, not against them is the silver bullet for the world’s problems
Vidia
Seed Round in 2022
Vidia is a digital platform that connects patients who need surgery to private hospitals to perform surgical procedures. All this in a fast, accessible and bureaucratic way. Vidia was established in 2019 by Thiago Bonini in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Cera Care
Venture Round in 2022
Cera Care Limited, founded in 2016 and based in London, is a leading provider of digital-first home healthcare services in Europe. The company offers a wide range of care options, including elderly care, palliative care, respite care, post-discharge care, dementia care, and private nursing services. With over 10,000 carers and nurses, Cera facilitates more than 60,000 in-person appointments daily, utilizing technology to enhance the quality of care while reducing costs. Cera's innovative use of data and machine learning allows caregivers to monitor patients' conditions digitally, predict health changes, and respond swiftly to any deterioration, which has contributed to a significant reduction in hospitalizations. The company has received numerous industry accolades, including recognition as the Most Outstanding Home Care Provider and a top-ten position in the Deloitte Fast 50 for three consecutive years. Cera was co-founded by Dr. Ben Maruthappu MBE and is advised by a board chaired by Sir David Behan, former CEO of the Care Quality Commission.
Naya Homes
Seed Round in 2022
Naya Homes is a property management and hospitality platform that focuses on short-term and vacation rentals in Latin America. The company assists homeowners and real estate developers in maximizing revenue while alleviating the complexities of property management. Naya Homes utilizes data science and technology for revenue optimization and offers multi-channel listing and marketing services to enhance visibility for rental units. Additionally, the company provides financing for furniture and equipment, along with interior design services, ensuring that properties are well-presented. Naya Homes also emphasizes guest services to create a comfortable experience for visitors, ultimately enabling clients to increase their financial returns without the operational burdens typically associated with rental properties.
PT Kini Teknologi Indonesia
Seed Round in 2022
Kini is a human resources technology platform that helps firms empower and engage their staff. They collaborate with companies to provide their employees with the ability to access their income on demand in order to meet unexpected costs.
Katapult Studios
Seed Round in 2022
Katapult is a venture studio and boutique software development firm based in Latin America. Founded by several time venture-backed founders Andres Blumer and Bruno Ocampo, Katapult leverages 10+ years of experience building and investing in startups along with a vast talent network to help katapult other companies.
Elevent
Seed Round in 2022
Elevent operates a marketplace that facilitates the connection between service providers and companies to create engaging virtual and in-person experiences. The platform specializes in team-building activities, client engagement initiatives, and remote celebrations, simplifying the event planning process. By allowing managers to easily select, book, and manage various events and gifts, Elevent enhances employee engagement and strengthens client relationships. The company's focus is on delivering memorable experiences that foster trust and connections within organizations.
Riogrande
Seed Round in 2022
Riogrande operates as a developer of an e-commerce platform focused on acquiring, building, and scaling online brands in Latin America. The company's platform is designed to optimize and integrate operations, assisting e-commerce entrepreneurs in growing and strengthening their brands. By fostering collaboration and leveraging economies of scale, Riogrande aims to create the next generation of online businesses, enabling them to achieve higher targets and enhance their market presence. Through its innovative approach, Riogrande is contributing to the expansion of e-commerce in the region.
Mindstate Design Labs
Seed Round in 2022
Mindstate Design Labs is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing innovative psychedelic-inspired therapeutics aimed at addressing intractable mental health and behavioral conditions. The company employs a unique platform that combines natural history and computational methods to map the biological basis of various psychedelic experiences. This mapping allows Mindstate Design Labs to design psychoactive effects intended for use in medically supervised environments, targeting the root causes of mental health disorders. By utilizing serotonergic agonists, the company seeks to enable healthcare institutions to effectively alter states of consciousness for therapeutic purposes.
Livus
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Livus is a company that specializes in online education by providing a platform for creating and selling courses. It offers a range of services including digital products, mentorship, workshops, and support for content creators. The platform allows users to build customizable course pages and integrate various communication channels and payment options, facilitating the monetization of online courses for educators and content creators.
Sote
Seed Round in 2022
Sote, Inc. is a technology company specializing in the logistics sector, focusing on digital customs clearing and freight forwarding solutions. Established in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Nairobi, Kenya, Sote provides a platform that allows industrial cargo owners to efficiently manage freight clearing and forwarding processes. The platform includes a comprehensive dashboard that tracks shipment status, payment history, and estimated container arrival times, streamlining communication among all parties involved in logistics. Additionally, Sote is dedicated to enhancing trade finance in Africa by leveraging proprietary trade data to enable banks and financial institutions to lend to corporations and SMEs without traditional collateral requirements. By bridging the trade finance gap and offering reliable credit and risk management solutions, Sote aims to empower African businesses and facilitate growth in the continent's trade landscape.
Nitra
Seed Round in 2022
Nitra is a financial technology company focused on enhancing the healthcare industry through efficient and transparent solutions. The company offers a platform that provides machine learning-powered financial software, including credit cards, loans, accounts, payments, and expense management tailored for medical professionals. Nitra's tools help healthcare providers streamline their spending and manage payments in one centralized location, offering a clear overview of daily expenses. The Nitra Visa Business Card rewards users with benefits for every transaction and provides access to discounts through a network of partners. By simplifying accounting and receipt reconciliation, Nitra aims to support healthcare providers in balancing patient care with efficient practice management, delivering modern technology and dedicated support to the sector.
Ozon Mobility
Seed Round in 2022
Ozon is a fintech that provides pre-owned motorcycle financing for the gig economy in Latam. Ozon is supplying the market with liquidity and transparency for sellers as well as first financing opportunity for unbanked buyers.
Worc
Seed Round in 2021
Worc connect the best professionals to the most renowned restaurants and bars.
Kueski
Series C in 2021
Kueski is a prominent buy now, pay later (BNPL) and online consumer lending company in Latin America, primarily serving the Mexican market. Founded in 2012, Kueski aims to simplify financial access for consumers through its innovative product offerings. The company's ecosystem includes Kueski Pay, a BNPL solution that facilitates purchases both online and in physical stores, and Kueski Cash, which provides personal loans. By utilizing advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and big data, Kueski efficiently assesses credit and fraud risks, enabling rapid approval or rejection of loan applications within minutes. This approach helps clients meet their short-term financial needs. Kueski has successfully raised over $300 million in equity and debt financing and has been recognized in industry rankings, underscoring its significant impact on the financial landscape in Mexico.
Yassir
Series A in 2021
Yassir is a leading super app based in Algiers, Algeria, that offers a range of on-demand services, including ride-hailing, food delivery, and financial services. Founded in 2016, Yassir has developed a mobile application that allows users to book drivers at any time and place, along with options for ordering food and groceries. The company operates in 45 cities across multiple countries and aims to enhance daily services through its technology-driven platform. Recently, Yassir has expanded its offerings to include digital payment solutions, enabling users to pay, save, and borrow online, thereby contributing to the digital economy in the region. With significant backing from notable investors, Yassir is focused on creating a marketplace that meets various consumer needs while embedding social values in its operations.
Turbodega
Seed Round in 2021
Turbodega S.A.C. is a technology company based in Lima, Peru, that specializes in developing a mobile application platform aimed at modernizing the supply chain for small grocery stores, known as bodegas. Established in 2018, the platform utilizes artificial intelligence to automate order processes, optimize inventory management, and provide real-time tracking of daily sales. By digitizing the traditional supply chain, Turbodega enables small retailers to streamline operations and enhance their competitiveness against larger grocery chains, ultimately helping them increase revenue and improve efficiency.
Alloy
Seed Round in 2021
Alloy is a telehealth company addressing the healthcare needs of women over 40.
June Homes
Series B in 2021
June Homes is a technology platform focused on improving the apartment rental experience. It offers private rooms in desirable locations at affordable prices, with a minimum stay of one month and no broker fees. By streamlining the rental process, June Homes provides a convenient and hassle-free way for individuals to find and offer living options. The company aims to modernize the antiquated rental system, making flexible living more accessible to users.
Bilt Rewards
Seed Round in 2021
Bilt Rewards offers a rewards program that allows renters to earn points on rent and create a path towards homeownership. With an alliance of the U.S.' largest real estate owners, Bilt Rewards will enable renters in more than two million units across the country to earn points just by paying rent. Launched in June 2021, Bilt Rewards boasts one of the highest value rewards programs on the market today, including one-to-one point transfers for travel across over 100 major airlines and hotel partners; fitness classes at the country’s top boutique studios; limited-edition and exclusive collections of art and home decorations through the Bilt Collection, and the ability to use points for rent credits or towards a future down payment. Bilt has also partnered with Mastercard and Wells Fargo to create the Bilt Mastercard - the first and only credit card that can be used to pay rent with no fees. In October 2022, Bilt announced a valuation of $1.5 billion following a $150 million growth round to advance its loyalty program and credit card for renters.
Juno
Series A in 2021
Juno Residential, Inc. is a company based in San Francisco, California, focused on the development of residential apartments. Established in 2018, Juno Residential specializes in creating prefabricated housing solutions that prioritize environmental sustainability. The company employs innovative prefabrication techniques and utilizes organic, low-carbon materials such as mass timber to construct modern and curated living spaces. By offering these eco-friendly and efficient housing alternatives, Juno aims to address the growing demand for sustainable residential options.
HoneyBee
Series A in 2021
HoneyBee is a Certified Benefit Corporation dedicated to alleviating financial insecurity in the workplace. The company offers a financial wellness platform that provides Rainy Day Coverage, which includes no-cost emergency funds and bilingual on-demand financial counseling. This platform is designed to assist employees in managing their finances by addressing key areas such as student loans, savings, budgeting, debt management, and credit building. By implementing a supplemental financial wellness program, HoneyBee aims to attract new talent and improve employee retention, ultimately fostering a financially healthy workforce.
Elevent
Seed Round in 2021
Elevent operates a marketplace that facilitates the connection between service providers and companies to create engaging virtual and in-person experiences. The platform specializes in team-building activities, client engagement initiatives, and remote celebrations, simplifying the event planning process. By allowing managers to easily select, book, and manage various events and gifts, Elevent enhances employee engagement and strengthens client relationships. The company's focus is on delivering memorable experiences that foster trust and connections within organizations.
Movo
Funding Round in 2021
Movo is a developer of human capital management solutions focused on enhancing the mobile employee experience for frontline workers. The company's platform integrates artificial intelligence to provide supervisors with real-time insights into their personnel, improving operational efficiency. Movo's technology has been successfully implemented by large corporations with workforces of up to 80,000 employees, leading to personnel efficiency gains of up to 30%. The platform facilitates the deployment of fully credentialed professionals across various sectors, including healthcare, clean energy, manufacturing, and field engineering. By enabling supervisors to manage significantly higher task volumes, Movo aims to elevate team performance and optimize workforce management.
Little Spoon
Series B in 2021
Little Spoon, Inc. is a New York-based company specializing in the manufacture and marketing of organic baby food, vitamins, and probiotics. Established in 2013, it offers a diverse range of products, including baby blends with varying textures and nutritional boosters designed to support children's health. These boosters include ingredients such as iron, Vitamin E, Omega-3 DHA, zinc, and prebiotics. Little Spoon's direct-to-consumer model provides convenience by delivering fresh, nutritious meals and snacks directly to customers' doors, thereby eliminating the need for grocery store trips. The company has become a prominent player in the U.S. baby and kids food market, delivering millions of meals to families across the country and positioning itself as a reliable source for junk-free food options for children.
Dinie
Seed Round in 2021
Dinie is a pioneering fintech company in Brazil that specializes in embedded lending infrastructure for B2B platforms, focusing on the underserved micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) market. By simplifying the lending process, Dinie enables digital platforms to quickly offer instant revolving lines of credit and B2B payment solutions through an easy API integration. The company's services are designed to empower businesses with flexible financial tools, providing them with pre-approved credit limits that facilitate access to essential financial services. Dinie aims to enhance the financial landscape for MSMEs in Brazil, promoting their growth and success.
August
Pre Seed Round in 2021
August is a lifestyle period brand dedicated to reimagining periods to be powerful.
Zenda.la
Seed Round in 2021
Zenda.la offers customized insurance for urban Millenials and GenZ. Zenda.la offers simple, transparent, and free coverage in a digital platform that adapts to lifestyle and budget and can scale according to your needs.
Wave Life
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Wave Life is a new kind of mental health platform that makes emotional wellbeing an achievable part of everyday life. The app's mental health coach and toolkit empower users to live each day with intention. Mental health coaching helps to build self-awareness, discover values, and cope with stress.
Scratch Kitchen
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Scratch Kitchen is a virtual restaurant specializing in takeout and delivery services, focused on providing a diverse menu that includes burritos, vegetarian sandwiches, desserts, salads, chicken wings, chicken sandwiches, beverages, and soup. The restaurant emphasizes the use of clean and whole ingredients, catering to health-conscious consumers. Customers can conveniently place orders through the company's website, which is designed to enhance the overall dining experience by streamlining the menu options and addressing long-term customer preferences. Through its innovative approach, Scratch Kitchen aims to improve operational efficiency in the food delivery marketplace.
Brella
Seed Round in 2021
Brella is a childcare center based in Los Angeles, California, that offers a flexible and fully licensed childcare service. Founded in 2017 by Darien Williams and Melanie Wolff, Brella focuses on providing a play-based program for infants to preschool-aged children. The center features an enrichment-based curriculum and age-appropriate classrooms, ensuring high caregiver-child ratios for quality care. Brella's innovative platform allows parents to select childcare packages priced by the hour, eliminating the need for long-term contracts. Additionally, the center provides optional on-site amenities such as workspaces and curated classes, aiming to create a stress-free environment for parents while ensuring their children receive excellent care and education.
Osana
Seed Round in 2021
Osana is a healthtech company that provides a patient-centric omnichannel platform designed to improve the efficiency of healthcare resources. The platform offers subscription-based primary care services, which include features such as patient portals and data analysis. Through these capabilities, Osana delivers a range of services, including clinical analysis, emergency ambulance services, and video consultations. This approach enables healthcare providers to enhance their operations and deliver superior experiences to their patients.
Carefull
Seed Round in 2021
An estimated 45 million of us are financial caregivers — adult children responsible for the financial well-being of our aging parents. We pay bills, haggle with utilities, plan for their future, and pay for things they need — all while managing our own financial and family life. Carefull is a new company building digital services for financial caregivers. Our goal is to make it easier to support our aging parents and to help families make better financial decisions together. Visit us at getcarefull.com to learn more.
Movo
Seed Round in 2021
Movo is a developer of human capital management solutions focused on enhancing the mobile employee experience for frontline workers. The company's platform integrates artificial intelligence to provide supervisors with real-time insights into their personnel, improving operational efficiency. Movo's technology has been successfully implemented by large corporations with workforces of up to 80,000 employees, leading to personnel efficiency gains of up to 30%. The platform facilitates the deployment of fully credentialed professionals across various sectors, including healthcare, clean energy, manufacturing, and field engineering. By enabling supervisors to manage significantly higher task volumes, Movo aims to elevate team performance and optimize workforce management.
Base
Seed Round in 2021
Base is a data-science app that bringing the labs right to the consumer and giving them convenient, accessible, and potentially life-changing solutions to managing their health through our app. Base is health tracking you can take on the go.
TalentHack
Seed Round in 2021
TalentHack is a health platform that connects directly with the fitness professionals and industry. They exist to redefine what a career in fitness can be, by providing opportunities to propel you forward. It takes hours for companies to find a single potential lead, let alone a candidate. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in New York, NY, United States
Rhino
Private Equity Round in 2021
Rhino Labs, Inc. is a licensed insurance agency that provides innovative insurance solutions for residential units, focusing on replacing traditional security deposits with low-cost insurance options. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, the company enables renters to afford their desired homes by offering financial alternatives that eliminate the need for upfront deposits. This model not only helps renters build credibility for future housing opportunities but also reduces vacancies for landlords by protecting their properties from damages and unpaid rent. Rhino acts as a general agent for various insurance carriers, facilitating a more accessible rental market for both tenants and property owners.
Worc
Seed Round in 2021
Worc connect the best professionals to the most renowned restaurants and bars.
Alula
Seed Round in 2021
Alula is a New York-based company founded in 2019 that develops a digital platform aimed at supporting cancer patients and their caregivers. The platform serves as a comprehensive resource throughout the entire cancer journey, from diagnosis and treatment to recovery and bereavement. By providing tools and products that help mitigate the challenges associated with cancer treatment, Alula seeks to make the experience less isolating for patients and their families. The company's offerings enable individuals to connect with necessary resources, helping them manage their health needs and improve their overall comfort during a difficult time.
Osana
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Osana is a healthtech company that provides a patient-centric omnichannel platform designed to improve the efficiency of healthcare resources. The platform offers subscription-based primary care services, which include features such as patient portals and data analysis. Through these capabilities, Osana delivers a range of services, including clinical analysis, emergency ambulance services, and video consultations. This approach enables healthcare providers to enhance their operations and deliver superior experiences to their patients.
Base
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Base is a data-science app that bringing the labs right to the consumer and giving them convenient, accessible, and potentially life-changing solutions to managing their health through our app. Base is health tracking you can take on the go.
Kyt
Seed Round in 2020
Kyt is an early-stage EdTech startup building a world-class online-first academy for extra-curricular courses, designed by the best instructors from around the world and offering individual and small group live classes for ages 5 to 15 years. They believe that interests and hobbies aren’t just extra – they are essential to all-round development. Nurturing interests outside the world of academia equips children with essential life skills. Plus, access to reputable institutions and respected teachers paves the way for a life-long love for learning. They want the children who sign up for classes to find something that interests them and wish to pursue whole-heartedly. Kyt is backed by Asia's marquee venture capital and industry veterans, that have just embarked on this journey and are excited to change how a child learns.
TOP-E University
Seed Round in 2020
TOP-E University is an educational institution dedicated to democratizing access to higher education. It offers online master's programs taught by experienced entrepreneurs and business leaders, emphasizing practical and essential educational concepts. The university's unique approach incorporates microlearning, allowing students to engage with the material in manageable 20-minute daily sessions over a span of 10 months. This model not only facilitates flexible learning but also eliminates geographic barriers, making higher education more accessible. Additionally, TOP-E University enhances networking opportunities for its students through regional events and workshops, fostering connections within their professional environments.
Sote
Seed Round in 2020
Sote, Inc. is a technology company specializing in the logistics sector, focusing on digital customs clearing and freight forwarding solutions. Established in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Nairobi, Kenya, Sote provides a platform that allows industrial cargo owners to efficiently manage freight clearing and forwarding processes. The platform includes a comprehensive dashboard that tracks shipment status, payment history, and estimated container arrival times, streamlining communication among all parties involved in logistics. Additionally, Sote is dedicated to enhancing trade finance in Africa by leveraging proprietary trade data to enable banks and financial institutions to lend to corporations and SMEs without traditional collateral requirements. By bridging the trade finance gap and offering reliable credit and risk management solutions, Sote aims to empower African businesses and facilitate growth in the continent's trade landscape.
Tract
Seed Round in 2020
Tract is the first for kids, by kids online community for student-directed learning. We are reimagining education by giving kids full control and making learning fun. We offer members (kids age 8+) unlimited on-demand courses (learning paths) and vibrant weekly live events, taught by our inspiring community of accomplished creators. Together, they enable kids to develop passions through meaningful, real-world lessons giving them the skills and mindset to address 21st-century challenges and opportunities. Tract is based on TRICK, the philosophy pioneered by our co-founder Esther Wojcicki. Esther has positively impacted the lives of thousands of children from her award-winning student-run journalism program and is a mother of three successful women (CEO of YouTube, CEO, and founder of 23andMe, and top UCSF medical researcher) all by applying TRICK. TRICK stands for Trust, Respect, Independence, Collaboration, and Kindness. These five pillars are at the core of Tract and our mission to empower all kids to become tomorrow's innovators, leaders, and global citizens. Our team is unified by Esther’s lifelong work to evolve education for the 21st century and comes from top Consumer and Education Technology companies (Uber, Microsoft, and Instracture). What We Believe: - The secret to getting kids interested in learning is giving them control - Kids are much smarter and capable than most people think - Successful people believe in themselves and aren’t afraid to take risks - Creative people with great passions don’t follow the rules - Current rates of depression and lack of career-readiness is a global epidemic - Our education system of standardization and obedience limits creativity and a growth mindset - Education is not equitable and the achievement gap is widening - We need a generation of community-minded global citizens to make the world a better place - Education that works for kids, not against them is the silver bullet for the world’s problems
TUL
Seed Round in 2020
Tul is a marketplace designed for the buying and selling of hardware and construction materials, founded in 2020 and headquartered in Bogotá, Colombia. The company operates an e-commerce application that connects construction material manufacturers with small businesses. Through its online store, Tul offers a wide range of hardware and construction products, allowing users to purchase everything they need in one location. The platform facilitates delivery to the buyer's chosen destination, helping businesses manage their inventory needs efficiently while providing customers with easy access to the parts required for their projects.
Base
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Base is a data-science app that bringing the labs right to the consumer and giving them convenient, accessible, and potentially life-changing solutions to managing their health through our app. Base is health tracking you can take on the go.
Carupi
Seed Round in 2020
Carupi is a managed peer-to-peer marketplace based in São Paulo, Brazil, focused on connecting buyers and sellers of used cars. Founded in 2017, the company aims to transform the traditional used car buying and selling experience, which often relies on classified ads or car dealers that typically offer less favorable terms. Carupi enhances this process by providing professional photography services for vehicles, listing them on multiple classified platforms, and managing all buyer-seller communications. The platform handles transactions through an escrow system, ensuring a secure and efficient end-to-end experience for users. The market potential for Carupi is significant, estimated at $70 billion in Brazil alone and over $2 trillion globally. The company is led by founder Diego Fischer, who has extensive experience in the automotive marketplace sector.
Dapi
Seed Round in 2020
Dapi Ltd is a fintech company that specializes in developing an application programming interface (API) designed to facilitate payments between consumer bank accounts and businesses. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Dapi offers a suite of open banking APIs that enable real-time connections to customer bank accounts, initiate payments, and access financial data. This functionality empowers developers to create various financial applications, such as digital wallets, budget trackers, and investment tools. Dapi's services have gained traction across multiple countries, including operations in the United States, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan, South Africa, and Kuwait. The company has experienced significant growth, achieving $400,000 in annual recurring revenue and a monthly growth rate exceeding 50%.
Bilt Rewards
Seed Round in 2020
Bilt Rewards offers a rewards program that allows renters to earn points on rent and create a path towards homeownership. With an alliance of the U.S.' largest real estate owners, Bilt Rewards will enable renters in more than two million units across the country to earn points just by paying rent. Launched in June 2021, Bilt Rewards boasts one of the highest value rewards programs on the market today, including one-to-one point transfers for travel across over 100 major airlines and hotel partners; fitness classes at the country’s top boutique studios; limited-edition and exclusive collections of art and home decorations through the Bilt Collection, and the ability to use points for rent credits or towards a future down payment. Bilt has also partnered with Mastercard and Wells Fargo to create the Bilt Mastercard - the first and only credit card that can be used to pay rent with no fees. In October 2022, Bilt announced a valuation of $1.5 billion following a $150 million growth round to advance its loyalty program and credit card for renters.
New Age Meats
Seed Round in 2020
New Age Meats is a biotechnology company that develops healthy cultivated meat grown from animal cells instead of animal slaughter.
Honeycomb Credit
Seed Round in 2020
Honeycomb Credit, Inc. is a company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that operates a peer-to-peer lending platform designed to connect small businesses with investors. Founded in 2017, the platform enables business owners to seek loans from individual investors, including their customers and community members. By facilitating debt crowdfunding, Honeycomb Credit allows businesses to secure funding without relinquishing equity in their companies, thereby promoting growth and financial independence. The platform effectively bridges the gap between traditional crowdfunding and individual lending, providing a unique avenue for small businesses to access the capital they need to thrive.
Teal
Seed Round in 2020
Teal is a career guidance platform that assists professionals in building meaningful careers. Founded in 2019 and based in New York, the company offers a range of services including resume consultations, job listing searches, and application tracking. Teal enables users to create, manage, and customize multiple versions of their resumes, facilitating tailored applications for various job opportunities. Additionally, the platform provides email and chat-based career assistance, group coaching, accountability support, and access to virtual networking events. Users can participate in weekly community events and utilize an extensive library of career content, templates, and growth-oriented video resources. Teal aims to empower individuals in their career journeys by providing essential tools, support, and a collaborative community.
Nomad Homes
Seed Round in 2020
Nomad Homes is an online real estate brokerage founded in 2019 and headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The company operates in France, Spain, Portugal, and the UAE, providing a software-enabled marketplace for residential real estate across Europe and the Middle East. Nomad Homes enhances collaboration among agents, allowing them to maximize their earning potential. It offers a co-pilot tool to simplify the home buying and mortgage processes for buyers. By focusing on personalized experiences, Nomad Homes aims to standardize buyer representation and improve transaction efficiency, thus facilitating the buying, selling, and renting of real estate. The company is dedicated to creating an infrastructure that fosters seamless transactions and contributes to market growth.
GoodWork
Seed Round in 2020
GoodWork is an e-commerce platform for home services based in Manila. We are the largest home services platform in the Philippines. We offer home cleaning, laundry delivery, home repairs, and wellness services.
EdSights
Seed Round in 2020
EdSights is a company that focuses on enhancing student engagement and retention for universities. It has developed an artificial intelligence-powered texting platform that utilizes a chatbot to interact with students. This platform employs predictive analytics to identify students who may be at risk of dropping out and connects them with relevant on-campus resources. By facilitating communication and support, EdSights aims to improve the overall student experience and help institutions retain their students more effectively.
Healthlane
Seed Round in 2020
Healthlane offers an application that helps people to easily get quality and affordable healthcare services.It enables consumers to track appointments on medical facilities and compiles patient's health data.
Helium Health
Series A in 2020
Helium Health focuses on transforming healthcare in Africa by providing a comprehensive suite of software tools for hospitals and clinics. The company develops an electronic health record platform that simplifies patient record management and hospital operations. Its services include digitizing medical records, managing appointments and prescriptions, and facilitating medical billing through a user-friendly interface accessible from any device. Additionally, Helium Health offers customizable forms, trend monitoring, alert triggers, and report generation, enabling healthcare providers to enhance their practice efficiency and improve patient care. By leveraging technology, Helium Health aims to establish the largest healthcare data exchange in Africa, contributing to a modern and affordable healthcare system.
Turbodega
Seed Round in 2020
Turbodega S.A.C. is a technology company based in Lima, Peru, that specializes in developing a mobile application platform aimed at modernizing the supply chain for small grocery stores, known as bodegas. Established in 2018, the platform utilizes artificial intelligence to automate order processes, optimize inventory management, and provide real-time tracking of daily sales. By digitizing the traditional supply chain, Turbodega enables small retailers to streamline operations and enhance their competitiveness against larger grocery chains, ultimately helping them increase revenue and improve efficiency.
Cera Care
Debt Financing in 2020
Cera Care Limited, founded in 2016 and based in London, is a leading provider of digital-first home healthcare services in Europe. The company offers a wide range of care options, including elderly care, palliative care, respite care, post-discharge care, dementia care, and private nursing services. With over 10,000 carers and nurses, Cera facilitates more than 60,000 in-person appointments daily, utilizing technology to enhance the quality of care while reducing costs. Cera's innovative use of data and machine learning allows caregivers to monitor patients' conditions digitally, predict health changes, and respond swiftly to any deterioration, which has contributed to a significant reduction in hospitalizations. The company has received numerous industry accolades, including recognition as the Most Outstanding Home Care Provider and a top-ten position in the Deloitte Fast 50 for three consecutive years. Cera was co-founded by Dr. Ben Maruthappu MBE and is advised by a board chaired by Sir David Behan, former CEO of the Care Quality Commission.
Lifestores Pharmacy
Venture Round in 2020
Lifestores Pharmacy is a retail pharmacy chain based in Lagos, Nigeria, founded in 2017. The company focuses on enhancing healthcare accessibility through its network of pharmacies and health programs. One of its notable offerings is VIVA, a mobile application designed for chronic disease management, which reflects its commitment to integrating technology into healthcare solutions. Lifestores Pharmacy aims to bring innovative approaches to the pharmaceutical sector, addressing the evolving needs of patients and the healthcare system in Nigeria.
Ayenda Hotels
Series A in 2020
Ayenda is the fastest-growing hotel chain in Latin America, with a presence in Mexico, Colombia, and Peru. Ayenda franchises independent hotels in main cities to ensure quality on the basics needs for travelers. Ayenda is a tech-based company that enables run the chain by proprietary software in all areas, from hotel software, pricing algorithms, and user-facing experience.
Triggr Health
Seed Round in 2020
Triggr Health is a provider of addiction treatment programs designed to assist individuals with substance use disorders. The company offers a comprehensive, predictive system of care that includes a web-based and app-based platform, allowing users to create personalized plans for recovery from opioid, alcohol, and other substance dependencies. Triggr Health's services encompass various levels of care, such as medical detox, residential programs, and outpatient options, ensuring that individuals can select the appropriate level of support tailored to their needs throughout their recovery journey.
Cera Care
Funding Round in 2020
Cera Care Limited, founded in 2016 and based in London, is a leading provider of digital-first home healthcare services in Europe. The company offers a wide range of care options, including elderly care, palliative care, respite care, post-discharge care, dementia care, and private nursing services. With over 10,000 carers and nurses, Cera facilitates more than 60,000 in-person appointments daily, utilizing technology to enhance the quality of care while reducing costs. Cera's innovative use of data and machine learning allows caregivers to monitor patients' conditions digitally, predict health changes, and respond swiftly to any deterioration, which has contributed to a significant reduction in hospitalizations. The company has received numerous industry accolades, including recognition as the Most Outstanding Home Care Provider and a top-ten position in the Deloitte Fast 50 for three consecutive years. Cera was co-founded by Dr. Ben Maruthappu MBE and is advised by a board chaired by Sir David Behan, former CEO of the Care Quality Commission.
HeyMama
Seed Round in 2020
HeyMama is a community for mothers in business. HeyMama is the most badass league of mom-bosses you know. Whether they are advisors, executives, founders, or CEOs, their application-based membership provides support, connection, and collaboration for working mothers at every life stage.
Blue Studios
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Blue Studios is a developer of a Web3 family crypto wallet that aims to transform how families manage their finances and engage with their assets. The company's platform offers tools and software designed to empower families in planning, investing, learning, and enjoying activities together. By providing a secure environment for families to take control of their data and wealth, Blue Studios helps redefine the possibilities for family collaboration in financial matters. The focus is on fostering family unity and success through innovative financial solutions.
Capiche
Seed Round in 2020
Software's confusing—but it shouldn't be. The industry that democratized information should be the most transparent, the easiest to decode. So we're building a community of people who care about software to do that together. Somewhere where we can hold our industry to a higher standard. We’re on a mission to end information asymmetry in business software. This starts with price transparency. And then, we're building a living repository of software knowledge—guides, reviews, documentation, and more built from what we've all learned using software on the job.
Tastemakers Africa
Seed Round in 2020
Tastemakers Africa is a travel experiences marketplace based in New York City that connects travelers with creative entrepreneurs in various African cities. Launched in November 2018, the platform currently operates in Accra, Cape Town, and Johannesburg, facilitating unique experiences beyond traditional tourism. Since its inception, Tastemakers Africa has successfully booked around 2,000 experiences for over 400 travelers, allowing users to discover local insights and activities during their visits. The company's mission is to enhance the African travel and leisure landscape by offering personalized and culturally immersive experiences that highlight the richness of local communities.
Little Spoon
Series A in 2020
Little Spoon, Inc. is a New York-based company specializing in the manufacture and marketing of organic baby food, vitamins, and probiotics. Established in 2013, it offers a diverse range of products, including baby blends with varying textures and nutritional boosters designed to support children's health. These boosters include ingredients such as iron, Vitamin E, Omega-3 DHA, zinc, and prebiotics. Little Spoon's direct-to-consumer model provides convenience by delivering fresh, nutritious meals and snacks directly to customers' doors, thereby eliminating the need for grocery store trips. The company has become a prominent player in the U.S. baby and kids food market, delivering millions of meals to families across the country and positioning itself as a reliable source for junk-free food options for children.
Valon Technologies
Seed Round in 2020
Valon Mortgage is a Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac approved, tech-enabled residential mortgage servicer. The company’s mission is to champion homeowners on their financial journey as the partner they trust with their home and their future.
Wellory
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Wellory is on a mission is to make healthy eating accessible and affordable.We create one-to-one relationships through a live messaging platform and build data-rich profiles of each consumer's health and behavior trends through increasingly personalized contact over time. With certified knowledge and a new approach to accountability, healthy eating is just a message away-- your very own nutrition expert in your pocket.
Wagmo
Seed Round in 2019
Wagmo, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in providing monthly wellness insurance plans for pets. Founded in 2017, Wagmo offers a platform that reimburses pet owners for routine care services, including vaccinations, grooming appointments, and preventive medications. The company focuses on delivering preventative care by utilizing veterinary data to process reimbursements for common expenses such as exam fees and preventive treatments for fleas, ticks, and heartworm. This approach empowers pet owners to better manage and predict the costs associated with their pets' care, ensuring optimal health and well-being.
Movo
Venture Round in 2019
Movo is a developer of human capital management solutions focused on enhancing the mobile employee experience for frontline workers. The company's platform integrates artificial intelligence to provide supervisors with real-time insights into their personnel, improving operational efficiency. Movo's technology has been successfully implemented by large corporations with workforces of up to 80,000 employees, leading to personnel efficiency gains of up to 30%. The platform facilitates the deployment of fully credentialed professionals across various sectors, including healthcare, clean energy, manufacturing, and field engineering. By enabling supervisors to manage significantly higher task volumes, Movo aims to elevate team performance and optimize workforce management.
Anycart
Seed Round in 2019
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.
Invygo
Seed Round in 2019
Invygo is the first and largest car subscription service in the MENA region, offering consumers an all-inclusive monthly subscription model through a user-friendly mobile app. Founded in 2018 in Dubai by Eslam Hussein and Pulkit Ganjoo, Invygo enables users to access passenger vehicles without the financial burdens associated with traditional car ownership. The platform allows for customizable month-to-month subscriptions, providing flexibility for users to return or upgrade their vehicles without penalties. Additionally, Invygo supports car dealers by offering a new business model that helps them generate revenue while minimizing depreciation and operational costs. Overall, Invygo aims to create accessible mobility options with a hassle-free experience for both consumers and dealers.
Culdesac
Venture Round in 2019
Culdesac Inc. is a real estate developer based in San Francisco, California, focused on creating car-free neighborhoods in the United States. Founded in 2018, the company is currently developing its first project in Tempe, Arizona, which aims to be the first car-free residential community built from scratch in the country. This innovative neighborhood will feature no parking spaces for residents, instead providing facilities for visitors, including grocery stores, coffee shops, coworking spaces, and market halls. By promoting eco-friendly living, Culdesac encourages residents to engage with their surroundings directly, enhancing their quality of life and fostering community interaction. The company has secured $17 million in venture funding from notable investors, including Khosla Ventures, Zigg Capital, and Initialized Capital.
Pathrise
Seed Round in 2019
Pathrise LLC is an online mentorship program based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in providing career advice and training to young professionals and students in the tech industry. Founded in 2017, the company offers a range of services, including resume refinement, portfolio development, interview preparation, and negotiation techniques. Pathrise focuses on helping clients secure high-paying jobs across various fields, such as software engineering, product management, data science, and marketing. The program operates on a model of aligned incentives, where clients only pay a fee if they successfully secure a job, enabling them to invest in their career development with reduced financial risk.
Mensajeros Urbanos
Seed Round in 2019
Mensajeros Urbanos is a B2B messenger service founded in 2013 and based in Bogotá, Colombia. The company operates the largest and most diverse collaborative logistics network in Colombia, expanding rapidly in Mexico and Latin America. It offers express delivery and logistics solutions tailored for various industries, including courier services, e-commerce, restaurants, and retail. By leveraging technology, such as applications and a web platform, Mensajeros Urbanos connects clients with independent messengers who use motorcycles, bicycles, cars, and trucks to facilitate efficient last-mile deliveries. The company aims to provide fast, flexible, and cost-effective logistics services, enabling clients to achieve same-day delivery for their consignments.
Winnie
Series A in 2019
Winnie, Inc. operates an online childcare marketplace that helps parents find local daycares and preschools across the United States. The platform provides comprehensive information about childcare programs, including detailed descriptions, photos, tuition rates, licensing status, and availability. Parents can utilize Winnie to make informed decisions about their children's early education while also connecting with a community of other parents. For childcare providers, Winnie serves as a tool to fill open spots, manage waitlists, and access essential resources for running their businesses. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, Winnie aims to streamline the childcare search process and support both parents and providers effectively.
ZiffyHomes
Seed Round in 2019
ZiffyHomes is a technology-driven home rental marketplace that simplifies the process of renting homes. Founded in 2015 by Sanchal Ranjan and Saurabh Kumar, the platform connects house owners with tenants, providing ready-to-move-in individual rooms for long stays. ZiffyHomes offers users the convenience of online rent payments and the flexibility to move across different homes without the burden of maintenance. The service eliminates the need for brokerage, allowing users to engage in secure, entirely online transactions.
Tembo Health
Seed Round in 2019
Tembo Health is a telemedicine company focused on serving retirement homes, senior care centers, and skilled nursing facilities. The company’s platform facilitates connections between patients and specialty services, such as psychiatry and cardiology. By integrating patient data with the expertise of specialists, Tembo Health collaborates with nursing staff to enhance care plans tailored to individual patient needs. This approach aims to improve access to urgent care and specialty services, ultimately benefiting the health and well-being of seniors in these facilities.
Capiche
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Software's confusing—but it shouldn't be. The industry that democratized information should be the most transparent, the easiest to decode. So we're building a community of people who care about software to do that together. Somewhere where we can hold our industry to a higher standard. We’re on a mission to end information asymmetry in business software. This starts with price transparency. And then, we're building a living repository of software knowledge—guides, reviews, documentation, and more built from what we've all learned using software on the job.
Rhino
Series A in 2019
Rhino Labs, Inc. is a licensed insurance agency that provides innovative insurance solutions for residential units, focusing on replacing traditional security deposits with low-cost insurance options. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, the company enables renters to afford their desired homes by offering financial alternatives that eliminate the need for upfront deposits. This model not only helps renters build credibility for future housing opportunities but also reduces vacancies for landlords by protecting their properties from damages and unpaid rent. Rhino acts as a general agent for various insurance carriers, facilitating a more accessible rental market for both tenants and property owners.
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