Kleiner Perkins

Founded in 1972, Kleiner Perkins is a venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California. It specializes in investing in early-stage, growth, and incubation companies across various sectors including technology, healthcare, life sciences, and consumer goods. The firm partners with founders from inception to IPO, supporting them to maximize the potential of their ideas.
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Leigh Marie Braswell

Partner

Brook Byers

Partner

Annie Case

Partner

Nadia Cochinwala

Investor

Kevin Compton

Partner

Josh Coyne

Partner

Joshua Coyne

Partner

Monica Desai Weiss

Principal

John Doerr

Partner

Ilya Fushman

Partner

Al Gore

Senior Partner

Floyd Kvamme

Partner Emeriti

Bucky Moore

Partner

Aditya Naganath

Principal

Lucas Oliveira

Investor

Lucas Oliveira

Investor

Colin Powell

Strategic Limited Partner

Everett Randle

Partner

Ev Randle

Partner

James Tang

Partner and Vice President, China

Jimmy Wei

Venture Partner, China

Jason Zhao

Partner, China

Past deals in Social Media

Arcade

Series A in 2024
Arcade allows its users to create interactive bits of their product that they can share on their website, blog, or social media. The company was founded in 2021 and is based in San Francisco, California, United States.

juna.ai

Seed Round in 2024
Juna.ai is a platform focused on enhancing the content creation process through the use of AI-powered tools. It offers an AI Prompt Generator designed to help users generate prompts for various content types, including blogs, social media posts, and creative writing. This tool aims to boost productivity by overcoming creative blocks and streamlining the brainstorming phase.

Weights

Seed Round in 2024
Weights is a social AI Creation Platform. Create audio, images, chat, and more for free, and share with your friends!

Plex

Series C in 2024
Plex is a comprehensive streaming media service that offers users access to thousands of free movies and TV shows, as well as hundreds of live TV channels from renowned entertainment providers such as Warner Bros., Lionsgate, and BBC. It distinguishes itself by allowing users to manage their personal media collections alongside a continuously expanding library of free third-party content, which includes podcasts and music. The platform features a customizable interface that enables users to create personalized playlists and enhance their media with custom artwork and metadata. Accessible from various devices, Plex provides a user-friendly experience that combines personal media with a diverse range of entertainment options, making it a versatile choice for streaming enthusiasts.

Favs

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Favs is for real friends only. It lets users share what's on their mind, and see what's new. Favs was founded in 2023 and is based in Los Angeles, California.

Mindbloom

Series A in 2021
Mindbloom is a mental health and wellness platform that provides at-home, clinician-prescribed psychedelic therapies, including guided ketamine sessions, to help individuals address anxiety and depression and improve overall well-being. The service pairs clients with licensed clinicians who review health history to determine suitability and guide treatment, ensuring physician oversight. The platform combines science-backed medicines designed by psychiatrists with behavioral science-based engagement and personalized media to support personal growth and sustained well-being. Mindbloom serves individual users and enterprise partners, and pursues research collaborations with academic institutions to advance understanding of digital and psychedelic therapies.

Pray.com

Series B in 2020
Pray.com is a social impact company driven by a mission to grow faith & cultivate community. Started by Steve Gatena and his three co-founders in 2016, the company is comprised of people from all backgrounds and is building Pray.com as the digital destination for faith. At Pray.com prayer is the priority and the Pray.com app is the easiest way to incorporate prayer into your daily life. The Pray.com app is the world's #1 app for Daily Prayer and faith-based media content. In 2020, Pray.com became the highest-grossing religious media app in history. In addition to its explosive growth in revenue and subscribers, Pray.com became the first and only mental & spiritual health app federally approved to host the President of the United States as well as other elected officials on the platform so they could promote the power of prayer, highlight the health benefits of faith, and promote religious equity, diversity, and inclusion. As an inter-faith platform, Pray.com has brought together religious, celebrity, and political leaders across industries for major events that pray for, discuss, and act on social issues like: race relations, forced migration, and religious inclusion. Pray.com's marque events include participation from the White House, the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, the Vatican City state, the Southern Baptist Convention, and more. In addition to the success of the Pray.com app, Pray.com's marquee events, and fundraising for social causes, Pray.com's studio division has produced the largest library of Biblically inspired original content in English, Spanish, and Portuguese and its content has been syndicated across broadcast media platforms and new media platforms like SiriusXM Satellite Radio, DirectTV, and YouTube. Pray.com's mission is to grow faith & cultivate community and its vision is to create a world where everyone leaves a legacy of helping others.

Leanplum

Series D in 2020
Leanplum Inc. is a mobile marketing platform that specializes in enhancing engagement for brands through a unified, multichannel approach. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York, London, Bulgaria, and Amsterdam, Leanplum enables businesses to optimize their mobile applications and marketing efforts. The platform offers a range of services including messaging, automation, app editing, personalization, A/B testing, and analytics, allowing product teams to conduct real-time optimization tests and analyze results effectively. Renowned global brands such as Tinder, Grab, Tesco, and Zynga utilize Leanplum to orchestrate integrated campaigns that foster customer loyalty and drive growth. By transforming data into actionable insights, Leanplum helps companies understand user needs, delivering relevant experiences that enhance brand engagement and establish long-term customer relationships.

Daisie

Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 2017, Daisie operates an online platform that facilitates collaboration among artists and creators for creative projects. It hosts live classes led by industry experts, providing spaces for creators to share ideas, build portfolios, learn from professionals, and grow their careers.

Capture Technologies

Seed Round in 2018
Capture Technologies is a California-based technology company with an additional office in Moscow. It develops Capture, a social app that focuses on real-time interactions using smartphone cameras and AI technologies.

Leanplum

Series D in 2017
Leanplum Inc. is a mobile marketing platform that specializes in enhancing engagement for brands through a unified, multichannel approach. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York, London, Bulgaria, and Amsterdam, Leanplum enables businesses to optimize their mobile applications and marketing efforts. The platform offers a range of services including messaging, automation, app editing, personalization, A/B testing, and analytics, allowing product teams to conduct real-time optimization tests and analyze results effectively. Renowned global brands such as Tinder, Grab, Tesco, and Zynga utilize Leanplum to orchestrate integrated campaigns that foster customer loyalty and drive growth. By transforming data into actionable insights, Leanplum helps companies understand user needs, delivering relevant experiences that enhance brand engagement and establish long-term customer relationships.

Tribe

Seed Round in 2017
Tribe App, Inc. is a company that develops a mobile video messaging application, allowing users to engage in live multiplayer interactions with up to eight friends simultaneously. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the platform enables users to connect effortlessly via video chat, text, and voice messages, without the need for an account. In addition to facilitating real-time communication, Tribe offers features for photo and content sharing, enhancing the interactive experience among users. The application is designed to simplify social connections by allowing users to create and send invite links to friends, promoting seamless engagement.

Leanplum

Series C in 2016
Leanplum Inc. is a mobile marketing platform that specializes in enhancing engagement for brands through a unified, multichannel approach. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York, London, Bulgaria, and Amsterdam, Leanplum enables businesses to optimize their mobile applications and marketing efforts. The platform offers a range of services including messaging, automation, app editing, personalization, A/B testing, and analytics, allowing product teams to conduct real-time optimization tests and analyze results effectively. Renowned global brands such as Tinder, Grab, Tesco, and Zynga utilize Leanplum to orchestrate integrated campaigns that foster customer loyalty and drive growth. By transforming data into actionable insights, Leanplum helps companies understand user needs, delivering relevant experiences that enhance brand engagement and establish long-term customer relationships.

Chime

Seed Round in 2015
Chime is a mobile communication application designed to facilitate video conversations among friends, family, and small groups. The platform allows users to create "Chimes," which are video conversations where participants can contribute throughout the day, resulting in a rich, collective narrative. This feature not only serves as a means of real-time communication but also acts as a lasting memory of shared experiences. By combining the simplicity of mobile communication with the personal touch of face-to-face interaction, Chime provides users with a private channel to engage and connect with loved ones through video chats, enhancing the intimacy of their conversations.

Leanplum

Series B in 2015
Leanplum Inc. is a mobile marketing platform that specializes in enhancing engagement for brands through a unified, multichannel approach. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York, London, Bulgaria, and Amsterdam, Leanplum enables businesses to optimize their mobile applications and marketing efforts. The platform offers a range of services including messaging, automation, app editing, personalization, A/B testing, and analytics, allowing product teams to conduct real-time optimization tests and analyze results effectively. Renowned global brands such as Tinder, Grab, Tesco, and Zynga utilize Leanplum to orchestrate integrated campaigns that foster customer loyalty and drive growth. By transforming data into actionable insights, Leanplum helps companies understand user needs, delivering relevant experiences that enhance brand engagement and establish long-term customer relationships.

Flipagram

Series B in 2015
Flipagram, Inc. is a mobile application developer based in Rolling Hills Estates, California, known for its platform that enables users to create short video stories by combining photos, videos, and music. The application is accessible on various mobile devices, including iPhone, Android, and Windows. With tens of millions of monthly users globally, Flipagram has gained significant popularity and has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing apps in its category. As of February 1, 2017, Flipagram operates as a subsidiary of Beijing Byte Dance Telecommunications Co., Ltd.

Snap

Series D in 2014
Snap Inc. is a United States technology and social media company best known for Snapchat, a multimedia messaging app that enables users to send ephemeral photos and videos, share Stories, and access augmented reality features. The company also offers Camera, Chat, Memories, Discover, and Snap Map to enhance communication and content discovery, and has produced Spectacles, a line of wearable camera hardware. Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Snap Inc. was founded in 2010 and focuses on camera-based experiences that blend messaging, AR effects, and interactive media for a global audience.

Bitstrips

Series B in 2014
Bitstrips is a Toronto-based developer of a self-cartoon application that provides users with a unique and engaging way to express themselves online. The application allows individuals to create caricatures of themselves and their acquaintances, facilitating a more visual and personal form of interaction compared to traditional text and images. By enabling users to craft a visual identity, Bitstrips enhances online communication, allowing for self-expression in ways that text alone cannot achieve.

Miaopai

Series C in 2014
Miaopai develops a mobile based application for sharing short videos. Its service now has 70 million daily active users. Miaopai produces mobile device applications. It offers software products that allow users to customize videos and pictures. Chan Sheng and Han Kun founded Xuanyixia Technology in 2011 that later became Yixia Tech and then Miaopai. Its headquarters is in Beijing in China.

Crossfader

Venture Round in 2014
Crossfader is an innovative music mashup application that empowers users to effortlessly mix and match existing songs. Designed to make anyone a DJ in seconds, the platform facilitates the discovery and sharing of unique remixes within a vibrant community. By enabling users to create their own mashups, Crossfader enhances the music experience and fosters collaboration among music enthusiasts worldwide.

Plex

Series B in 2014
Plex is a comprehensive streaming media service that offers users access to thousands of free movies and TV shows, as well as hundreds of live TV channels from renowned entertainment providers such as Warner Bros., Lionsgate, and BBC. It distinguishes itself by allowing users to manage their personal media collections alongside a continuously expanding library of free third-party content, which includes podcasts and music. The platform features a customizable interface that enables users to create personalized playlists and enhance their media with custom artwork and metadata. Accessible from various devices, Plex provides a user-friendly experience that combines personal media with a diverse range of entertainment options, making it a versatile choice for streaming enthusiasts.

Yunzhilian Network Science and Technology

Series A in 2014
Yunzhilian Network Science and Technology Co., Ltd (Beijing) (云智联) is a mobile internet company whose main product is an app designed for social networking. Yunzhilian Co. Ltd is focused on creating new generation mobile social products for global customers, and building a real-time social environment with new ideas and unique innovations on the basis of the mobile industry.

Secret

Series A in 2014
Secret offers an online platform that enables users to share their personal secrets with other users anonymously. It owns and operates a mobile application that helps users to share and connect with friends. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Path

Series C in 2014
Path is a mobile photo-sharing and messaging service designed to foster personal social networks with a limit of up to 150 contacts. The platform allows users to capture and share significant life moments with close friends and family, emphasizing simplicity, quality, and privacy. Path enables group messaging and facilitates the importation of photos and graphics to various social networks. The company aims to enhance personal connections through its user-friendly interface and features, reflecting the belief that mobile technology can transform social interactions.

Flipboard

Series C in 2013
Flipboard develops a mobile application that curates news articles, videos, and photos from various sources into personalized digital magazines. It offers custom branded layout solutions for publishers and native/display advertising services for advertisers.

Secret

Seed Round in 2013
Secret offers an online platform that enables users to share their personal secrets with other users anonymously. It owns and operates a mobile application that helps users to share and connect with friends. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Flipboard

Series C in 2013
Flipboard develops a mobile application that curates news articles, videos, and photos from various sources into personalized digital magazines. It offers custom branded layout solutions for publishers and native/display advertising services for advertisers.

CrowdOptic

Venture Round in 2013
CrowdOptic is a technology company that specializes in real-time sensor data analysis to enhance various applications, including broadcasting, security, social media sharing, and advertising. Utilizing its patented algorithms, CrowdOptic identifies and tracks the focus of electronic devices and groups people with shared focus areas. This innovative approach includes advanced features such as sensor data smoothing, EXIF data mining, and focal analytics, making its technology easily deployable across multiple mobile platforms. Additionally, CrowdOptic has developed interactive live streaming technology tailored for medical device training, integrating video feeds from medical devices with footage from pan-tilt-zoom cameras. This system, supported by a dedicated cloud server and web interface, facilitates collaborative remote training for physician educators globally, streamlining the educational process in the medical field.

Booyah

Series C in 2013
Booyah is the market leader in real-world & location–based gaming. The company is founded on the premise that "where you play matters" and creates compelling, innovative mass-market games and entertainment products that have been enjoyed by tens of millions of worldwide. By integrating real-world signals into its portfolio of products, Booyah is more than a games company…literally changing how people play and delivering more personal, more social & more meaningful ways for gamers of all ages to play & interact with their friends & the world around them. Booyah has partnered with leading consumer brands including H&M, Pantene, Olay, Paul Frank, Disney, Subway, Adidas, MTV and others to connect engaged gamers with the products they love. To learn more about advertising & sponsorship opportunities, click here. The company draws its creativity and inspiration from the mobile, consumer web, social and traditional gaming space with a leadership team drawn from the world’s top interactive companies including Electronic Arts, Blizzard Entertainment, Glu Mobile, Crowdstar, LucasArts, Kabam and Insomniac Games. Booyah is financed by Accel Partners and Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byers’ iFund.

Crossfader

Seed Round in 2013
Crossfader is an innovative music mashup application that empowers users to effortlessly mix and match existing songs. Designed to make anyone a DJ in seconds, the platform facilitates the discovery and sharing of unique remixes within a vibrant community. By enabling users to create their own mashups, Crossfader enhances the music experience and fosters collaboration among music enthusiasts worldwide.

Crossfader

Venture Round in 2012
Crossfader is an innovative music mashup application that empowers users to effortlessly mix and match existing songs. Designed to make anyone a DJ in seconds, the platform facilitates the discovery and sharing of unique remixes within a vibrant community. By enabling users to create their own mashups, Crossfader enhances the music experience and fosters collaboration among music enthusiasts worldwide.

Chill

Series A in 2012
Chill, a Los Angeles, CA-based social video discovery platform. Co-founded in early 2012 by Dan Gould and Brian Norgard, Chill is a platform for social video that helps premium content partners such as TMZ, Jimmy Kimmel Live and PUMA find and engage new audiences through social discovery. It has over 19 million registered users.

Airtime

Series B in 2012
Airtime is a social platform designed to foster genuine online interactions, aiming to create a welcoming environment for users. Founded by Sean Parker, the platform offers various virtual "rooms" where individuals can engage in live conversations about diverse interests, from music to art and comedy. Unlike traditional social networks that often promote isolation, Airtime encourages community building and real-time engagement. The company is supported by prominent investors, including Accel, Andreessen Horowitz, and Google Ventures, and operates with a dedicated team of over 100 employees across three locations. Airtime focuses on enhancing the quality of online social experiences through its innovative video conversation features.

Path

Series B in 2012
Path is a mobile photo-sharing and messaging service designed to foster personal social networks with a limit of up to 150 contacts. The platform allows users to capture and share significant life moments with close friends and family, emphasizing simplicity, quality, and privacy. Path enables group messaging and facilitates the importation of photos and graphics to various social networks. The company aims to enhance personal connections through its user-friendly interface and features, reflecting the belief that mobile technology can transform social interactions.

klout

Series C in 2012
Klout is an application that assesses social influence by analyzing a user's ability to drive engagement across various social media platforms. By connecting their social network accounts, users receive a score ranging from 1 to 100, which reflects their capacity to inspire actions within their online communities. This scoring system helps individuals gain insights into their influence and understand how they impact others. Additionally, Klout offers opportunities for users to cultivate and be acknowledged for their social influence, fostering a deeper connection between personal engagement and recognition in the digital landscape.

Chill

Angel Round in 2011
Chill, a Los Angeles, CA-based social video discovery platform. Co-founded in early 2012 by Dan Gould and Brian Norgard, Chill is a platform for social video that helps premium content partners such as TMZ, Jimmy Kimmel Live and PUMA find and engage new audiences through social discovery. It has over 19 million registered users.

Erly

Venture Round in 2011
Erly is a company that offers a social platform designed for organizing and sharing personal content related to events. It enables users to create dedicated webpages for their events, which consolidate essential information, invitations, and multimedia albums. This service enhances the ability to manage personal experiences and share them with others in an organized manner, fostering connections among attendees and participants. Through its user-friendly interface, Erly aims to streamline the event planning process while promoting the sharing of memorable moments.

Doodle Mobile

Series A in 2011
Doodle Mobile Ltd. is a Chinese company that specializes in developing and publishing mobile social games for the Android platform. Founded in October 2010 by Wang Ye, a notable figure in the gaming industry, the company has launched nearly a hundred mobile game products, including popular titles such as Restaurant Live, Dino Island, Fast Racing 3D, and Monster Smash. Doodle Mobile has created the Doodle Game Center, a social gaming network that enhances the gaming experience for Android users. With a user base exceeding 400 million worldwide, the company employs a team of around 100 staff members and has established research and development centers in Beijing and Shanghai, positioning itself as a significant player in the mobile gaming sector.

Manzuo.com

Series B in 2011
Manzuo.com is a Chinese group-buying platform that connects consumers with local service providers and commodity suppliers. It employs advanced marketing techniques to promote products and services from its partners to consumers at discounted prices through group purchases, primarily focusing on sectors such as dining, entertainment, and lifestyle services.

Flipboard

Series B in 2011
Flipboard develops a mobile application that curates news articles, videos, and photos from various sources into personalized digital magazines. It offers custom branded layout solutions for publishers and native/display advertising services for advertisers.

Cooliris

Series C in 2011
Cooliris, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2006 by Austin Shoemaker and Soujanya Bhumkar. The company specializes in creating visually immersive media and communication experiences for mobile and web consumers. Its product offerings include BeamIt, a visual messaging application available on Android and iOS platforms, and the Gallery app. Cooliris allows users to capture and share photos and videos at events, enhancing their ability to communicate and engage with others through visual content. As of November 21, 2014, Cooliris operates as a subsidiary of Altaba Inc.

Path

Series A in 2011
Path is a mobile photo-sharing and messaging service designed to foster personal social networks with a limit of up to 150 contacts. The platform allows users to capture and share significant life moments with close friends and family, emphasizing simplicity, quality, and privacy. Path enables group messaging and facilitates the importation of photos and graphics to various social networks. The company aims to enhance personal connections through its user-friendly interface and features, reflecting the belief that mobile technology can transform social interactions.

klout

Series B in 2011
Klout is an application that assesses social influence by analyzing a user's ability to drive engagement across various social media platforms. By connecting their social network accounts, users receive a score ranging from 1 to 100, which reflects their capacity to inspire actions within their online communities. This scoring system helps individuals gain insights into their influence and understand how they impact others. Additionally, Klout offers opportunities for users to cultivate and be acknowledged for their social influence, fostering a deeper connection between personal engagement and recognition in the digital landscape.

X (formerly Twitter)

Series F in 2010
Twitter is a social networking platform that facilitates the exchange of micro-blogs, known as "tweets," which can be up to 280 characters in length. Launched in 2006, it allows users to send and read tweets through various means, including web browsers, SMS, and mobile applications. With over 400 million monthly visitors and 255 million active users, Twitter serves as a global real-time communications platform. Its diverse user base includes world leaders, athletes, entertainers, and news organizations, contributing to its role as a significant source of information and engagement. The platform is available in more than 35 languages and has a strong presence in major cities worldwide, with headquarters in San Francisco and offices across the United States and internationally.

Katango

Series A in 2010
Katango is a provider of Friend Relationship Management solutions dedicated to simplifying social interactions in the digital age. Recognizing the challenges posed by the overwhelming volume of online connections, the company aims to transition social networking from a manual process to an algorithmic one, thereby enhancing users' online social experiences. By leveraging technology to manage and curate social relationships, Katango seeks to restore ease and clarity to users' social lives, drawing inspiration from historical advancements in information curation. Currently, the company operates in stealth mode, focusing on developing its innovative approach to social networking.

Manzuo.com

Series A in 2010
Manzuo.com is a Chinese group-buying platform that connects consumers with local service providers and commodity suppliers. It employs advanced marketing techniques to promote products and services from its partners to consumers at discounted prices through group purchases, primarily focusing on sectors such as dining, entertainment, and lifestyle services.

Flipboard

Series A in 2010
Flipboard develops a mobile application that curates news articles, videos, and photos from various sources into personalized digital magazines. It offers custom branded layout solutions for publishers and native/display advertising services for advertisers.

Booyah

Series C in 2010
Booyah is the market leader in real-world & location–based gaming. The company is founded on the premise that "where you play matters" and creates compelling, innovative mass-market games and entertainment products that have been enjoyed by tens of millions of worldwide. By integrating real-world signals into its portfolio of products, Booyah is more than a games company…literally changing how people play and delivering more personal, more social & more meaningful ways for gamers of all ages to play & interact with their friends & the world around them. Booyah has partnered with leading consumer brands including H&M, Pantene, Olay, Paul Frank, Disney, Subway, Adidas, MTV and others to connect engaged gamers with the products they love. To learn more about advertising & sponsorship opportunities, click here. The company draws its creativity and inspiration from the mobile, consumer web, social and traditional gaming space with a leadership team drawn from the world’s top interactive companies including Electronic Arts, Blizzard Entertainment, Glu Mobile, Crowdstar, LucasArts, Kabam and Insomniac Games. Booyah is financed by Accel Partners and Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byers’ iFund.

Five minutes

Venture Round in 2010
Five Minutes (上海五分钟网络科技) is a company focused on developing and operating social games. Its social gaming platform also enables social networking.The representative work of Five Minutes is "Happy Farm". It has three features suitable for general players. Five Minutes is a more active and interesting way to communicate with friends than phones and emails.

Yardbarker

Venture Round in 2009
Yardbarker Media is a leading sports and entertainment media platform in the United States, attracting over 12 million user sessions monthly. Established in 2006, it offers a comprehensive online publishing platform that features articles, news, and information pertinent to sports. Yardbarker provides a space for sports fans, bloggers, and professional athletes to read, discuss, and engage with a variety of sports content, including articles, photos, and videos. The company also operates an online store that sells clothing and accessories for men, women, and children, alongside gift cards. Additionally, Yardbarker curates and sends out popular email newsletters, such as 'The Morning Bark' and 'Quiz of the Day,' to more than 370,000 daily subscribers, further enhancing its reach and engagement within the sports community.

Cooliris

Series B in 2009
Cooliris, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2006 by Austin Shoemaker and Soujanya Bhumkar. The company specializes in creating visually immersive media and communication experiences for mobile and web consumers. Its product offerings include BeamIt, a visual messaging application available on Android and iOS platforms, and the Gallery app. Cooliris allows users to capture and share photos and videos at events, enhancing their ability to communicate and engage with others through visual content. As of November 21, 2014, Cooliris operates as a subsidiary of Altaba Inc.

Booyah

Series A in 2008
Booyah is the market leader in real-world & location–based gaming. The company is founded on the premise that "where you play matters" and creates compelling, innovative mass-market games and entertainment products that have been enjoyed by tens of millions of worldwide. By integrating real-world signals into its portfolio of products, Booyah is more than a games company…literally changing how people play and delivering more personal, more social & more meaningful ways for gamers of all ages to play & interact with their friends & the world around them. Booyah has partnered with leading consumer brands including H&M, Pantene, Olay, Paul Frank, Disney, Subway, Adidas, MTV and others to connect engaged gamers with the products they love. To learn more about advertising & sponsorship opportunities, click here. The company draws its creativity and inspiration from the mobile, consumer web, social and traditional gaming space with a leadership team drawn from the world’s top interactive companies including Electronic Arts, Blizzard Entertainment, Glu Mobile, Crowdstar, LucasArts, Kabam and Insomniac Games. Booyah is financed by Accel Partners and Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byers’ iFund.

Pelago

Series B in 2008
Pelago, founded in 2006 by former Amazon executives, focuses on harnessing the convergence of location awareness, information accessibility, and social interaction to foster innovation in personal storytelling. Its primary product, Whrrl v2.0, launched in March 2009, is a mobile and web application that allows users to capture and share their life experiences in real-time through story formats, integrating location data, photos, and text updates. Users have control over their privacy settings and can share stories across various platforms, including Facebook and Twitter. Whrrl v2.0 supports collaborative storytelling, enabling multiple users to contribute to a single narrative from different devices. The platform accommodates participation through various means, including SMS, email, and Wi-Fi-enabled digital cameras, ensuring broad accessibility. Each story is assigned a unique URL for easy sharing, and users can edit their contributions on the Whrrl website after the experience. Through these features, Pelago aims to eliminate barriers to inspiration, information, and human connection.

Cooliris

Series A in 2007
Cooliris, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2006 by Austin Shoemaker and Soujanya Bhumkar. The company specializes in creating visually immersive media and communication experiences for mobile and web consumers. Its product offerings include BeamIt, a visual messaging application available on Android and iOS platforms, and the Gallery app. Cooliris allows users to capture and share photos and videos at events, enhancing their ability to communicate and engage with others through visual content. As of November 21, 2014, Cooliris operates as a subsidiary of Altaba Inc.

Platial

Series A in 2007
Platial is an innovative map-making platform that combines map creation, searching, and exploration into a single user-friendly site. Leveraging the Google Maps API, Platial allows users to document their travels by placing location markers on interactive maps. Users can annotate these markers with pictures and comments, effectively sharing their experiences with others. The platform also features a tagging system, enabling users to discover similar destinations and connect with others who have visited the same locations. Through this social networking aspect, Platial facilitates the exploration of various regions, helping users uncover popular sites and hidden gems alike. Additionally, Platial offers widgets for integration with social media platforms, enhancing its reach and functionality.

Pelago

Series A in 2006
Pelago, founded in 2006 by former Amazon executives, focuses on harnessing the convergence of location awareness, information accessibility, and social interaction to foster innovation in personal storytelling. Its primary product, Whrrl v2.0, launched in March 2009, is a mobile and web application that allows users to capture and share their life experiences in real-time through story formats, integrating location data, photos, and text updates. Users have control over their privacy settings and can share stories across various platforms, including Facebook and Twitter. Whrrl v2.0 supports collaborative storytelling, enabling multiple users to contribute to a single narrative from different devices. The platform accommodates participation through various means, including SMS, email, and Wi-Fi-enabled digital cameras, ensuring broad accessibility. Each story is assigned a unique URL for easy sharing, and users can edit their contributions on the Whrrl website after the experience. Through these features, Pelago aims to eliminate barriers to inspiration, information, and human connection.

Digital Chocolate

Series C in 2006
Digital Chocolate is a video game developer and publisher that focuses on creating casual and social games for various platforms, including the web, Facebook, and mobile phones. The company operates in multiple countries, including the United States, Finland, Spain, India, and Mexico. In addition to mobile games, Digital Chocolate has developed applications that cater to users interested in fashion and business simulation. The company also offers games specifically designed for the Microsoft gaming console, showcasing its diverse portfolio within the gaming industry.

Snapvine

Series A in 2006
Snapvine is a provider of voice and mobility solutions that enables users to leave voicemails online. The process involves contacting a central Snapvine number and entering a specific code to direct the message to the intended recipient, or alternatively, using a microphone connected to a computer. The voicemails can be shared through simple embeddable widgets, allowing for either public access, where anyone can listen to the messages, or private access, restricted to the intended recipient. This service has gained popularity on social networks, particularly among artists and celebrities, facilitating communication with their fans.

Visible Path

Series B in 2006
Visible Path is a provider of online business networking solutions that enables individuals and organizations to map and manage their professional social networks. Unlike traditional platforms, Visible Path emphasizes the strength of relationships over mere contact volume, allowing users to create more meaningful connections. The company utilizes a Microsoft Outlook plugin to track interactions, such as emails and meetings, to assess the relationship strength between contacts. This approach aims to build a network of contacts that are relevant and engaged, reducing the prevalence of unproductive connections. Although currently reliant on Outlook for data, Visible Path is exploring additional methods to enhance relationship tracking, including analyzing phone calls and instant messages. The company also fosters collaborations with various organizations, including D&B and Salesforce.com, to expand its capabilities and improve user access to valuable business connections.

Platial

Angel Round in 2005
Platial is an innovative map-making platform that combines map creation, searching, and exploration into a single user-friendly site. Leveraging the Google Maps API, Platial allows users to document their travels by placing location markers on interactive maps. Users can annotate these markers with pictures and comments, effectively sharing their experiences with others. The platform also features a tagging system, enabling users to discover similar destinations and connect with others who have visited the same locations. Through this social networking aspect, Platial facilitates the exploration of various regions, helping users uncover popular sites and hidden gems alike. Additionally, Platial offers widgets for integration with social media platforms, enhancing its reach and functionality.

Digital Chocolate

Series B in 2004
Digital Chocolate is a video game developer and publisher that focuses on creating casual and social games for various platforms, including the web, Facebook, and mobile phones. The company operates in multiple countries, including the United States, Finland, Spain, India, and Mexico. In addition to mobile games, Digital Chocolate has developed applications that cater to users interested in fashion and business simulation. The company also offers games specifically designed for the Microsoft gaming console, showcasing its diverse portfolio within the gaming industry.

Visible Path

Series A in 2004
Visible Path is a provider of online business networking solutions that enables individuals and organizations to map and manage their professional social networks. Unlike traditional platforms, Visible Path emphasizes the strength of relationships over mere contact volume, allowing users to create more meaningful connections. The company utilizes a Microsoft Outlook plugin to track interactions, such as emails and meetings, to assess the relationship strength between contacts. This approach aims to build a network of contacts that are relevant and engaged, reducing the prevalence of unproductive connections. Although currently reliant on Outlook for data, Visible Path is exploring additional methods to enhance relationship tracking, including analyzing phone calls and instant messages. The company also fosters collaborations with various organizations, including D&B and Salesforce.com, to expand its capabilities and improve user access to valuable business connections.

Adknowledge

Series B in 1999
Adknowledge, established in 2002, is a global digital advertising technology company headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. It specializes in connecting advertisers with consumers across diverse digital channels, including social media, video, apps, and email. The company offers a suite of platforms such as AdParlor, AdBistro, Giant Media, and YARPP, which facilitate targeted advertising, content recommendation, and video distribution. Adknowledge also provides creative services, including conceptualization, graphic design, and video production. With a presence in multiple countries, the company serves brands, agencies, publishers, and developers worldwide.

AOL

Seed Round in 1987
AOL is a global internet company, headquartered in New York, with a significant presence in the U.S. and Europe. It operates a display advertising network and owns a portfolio of popular web brands and products. AOL's services include a web-based application, AOL Lifestream, which helps users manage and engage with multiple social networking platforms in one place. The company's former venture capital arm, AOL Ventures, focused on early-stage investments in technology-centric software companies.
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