Augmodo
Seed Round in 2024
Augmodo Spatial AI develops advanced technologies for real-time tracking of retail products, significantly improving inventory management and enhancing the shopping experience for consumers. By leveraging augmented reality, the company provides valuable information that allows retailers to optimize store layouts and inventory practices. Augmodo's software solutions assist in route planning and adapt to changing product locations, maintaining accurate data on out-of-stock items. Additionally, its automated scanning capabilities help retailers reorganize store layouts effectively, thereby enhancing shelf inventory intelligence and management. This integration of spatial AI and augmented reality serves to streamline retail operations, delivering data-driven insights that support better decision-making in inventory control.
Buzzer Media Inc., established in 2020 and headquartered in New York, specializes in a live sports streaming platform. It offers a mobile-based service, also named Buzzer, which aggregates sports content and rights, sends custom notifications, and provides subscription services. The company's technology supports partners' direct-to-consumer platforms, making them more efficient, personalized, and cost-effective, catering to a content-saturated and evolving consumer environment.
The company offers a no-code platform for non-fungible token commerce to create and launch premium experiences for communities. The platform enables the creation and management of branded wallet passes for Apple and Google devices, allowing businesses to store loyalty cards, coupons and promotional materials and to send targeted push notifications to boost engagement and conversion rates. This approach supports quick deployment of wallet passes and related experiences, enabling brands to distribute and interact with customers through digital wallets.
Foxtrot Ventures, Inc., established in 2013 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, is a food and beverage delivery company. It operates a mobile application and website, enabling users to shop for a wide range of products, including wine, spirits, groceries, ice cream, and essential household items. Foxtrot also owns and operates physical grocery stores in Chicago and Texas, further expanding its reach. The company delivers orders directly to customers within an hour of purchase.
Danvas develops an Internet of Things–powered digital art platform and luxury display that enables artists and collectors to engage with digital art. It offers an integrated software platform for organizing, sharing, and purchasing digital art, a micro-LED display designed for showcasing works, and a custom rendering algorithm that optimizes various art forms, including generative art, for high-quality presentation. A mobile app lets users view and play their collections, while collaborations with leading galleries, auction houses, and digital artists expand exposure.
Loop operates an exchange-first return platform designed to enhance customer loyalty for e-commerce businesses. Its advanced returns and exchanges app integrates seamlessly with Shopify, enabling customers to easily swap products for new variants. The platform automates the return process by placing new orders based on return package movements, ensuring that exchanges or refunds are completed within a few days. This efficiency is achieved through post-purchase insights that help businesses make informed merchandising decisions while reducing return cycles. If preferred, users can also manage refunds and exchanges manually via a user-friendly admin panel. Overall, Loop aims to simplify the returns process, improving customer retention and operational efficiency for online retailers.
Buzzer Media Inc., established in 2020 and headquartered in New York, specializes in a live sports streaming platform. It offers a mobile-based service, also named Buzzer, which aggregates sports content and rights, sends custom notifications, and provides subscription services. The company's technology supports partners' direct-to-consumer platforms, making them more efficient, personalized, and cost-effective, catering to a content-saturated and evolving consumer environment.
Heartbeat Health
Series B in 2021
Heartbeat Health, Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in New York that specializes in cardiology services. Founded in 2017, it provides virtual-first solutions for the prevention and management of cardiovascular disease. The company utilizes a data-powered platform to facilitate real-time consultations between patients and physicians, enabling secure communication and collaboration on treatment and dietary advice. By offering tools that allow patients to monitor their heart health, Heartbeat Health aims to reduce cardiovascular risk and the likelihood of adverse health events. Its comprehensive approach enhances patient care and supports at-risk organizations through a focus on higher-value healthcare delivery.
Foxtrot Ventures, Inc., established in 2013 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, is a food and beverage delivery company. It operates a mobile application and website, enabling users to shop for a wide range of products, including wine, spirits, groceries, ice cream, and essential household items. Foxtrot also owns and operates physical grocery stores in Chicago and Texas, further expanding its reach. The company delivers orders directly to customers within an hour of purchase.
Buzzer Media Inc., established in 2020 and headquartered in New York, specializes in a live sports streaming platform. It offers a mobile-based service, also named Buzzer, which aggregates sports content and rights, sends custom notifications, and provides subscription services. The company's technology supports partners' direct-to-consumer platforms, making them more efficient, personalized, and cost-effective, catering to a content-saturated and evolving consumer environment.
Klara operates an end-to-end patient engagement platform tailored for healthcare organizations, facilitating efficient communication between practitioners and patients. The platform allows healthcare teams to provide virtual care, collaborate internally, and automate various front-desk tasks, streamlining workflows and enhancing the patient experience throughout the care journey. Used by thousands of healthcare teams across over 40 specialties, Klara aims to improve operational efficiency and support the growth of patient volume while ensuring easy access to practices and centralized management of administrative responsibilities.
WorkJam, Inc. is a technology company that develops an employee engagement platform designed to enhance the relationship between employers and their front-line workforce. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with additional locations in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Melbourne, Australia, WorkJam offers a web and mobile app that can operate independently or be integrated with existing workforce management systems. The platform features tools for shift and task management, communication, training, and recognition, enabling shift-based, hourly, and non-desk workers to effectively manage their work life. By promoting agile scheduling and transformative communication, WorkJam empowers organizations in various sectors, including retail, healthcare, and manufacturing, to improve operational efficiency, labor cost management, and customer experience through a more engaged workforce. The company also has a strategic partnership with Digital Goodie to further enhance its offerings.
Heartbeat Health
Series A in 2020
Heartbeat Health, Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in New York that specializes in cardiology services. Founded in 2017, it provides virtual-first solutions for the prevention and management of cardiovascular disease. The company utilizes a data-powered platform to facilitate real-time consultations between patients and physicians, enabling secure communication and collaboration on treatment and dietary advice. By offering tools that allow patients to monitor their heart health, Heartbeat Health aims to reduce cardiovascular risk and the likelihood of adverse health events. Its comprehensive approach enhances patient care and supports at-risk organizations through a focus on higher-value healthcare delivery.
K Health is a data-driven digital primary care company offering an AI-powered platform for personalized health management. It aggregates user data to build predictive models, enabling individuals to learn about their health by comparing themselves with others who share similar characteristics, and it provides a free symptom tracker. The platform supports remote care, including doctor consultations for well below a copay, and maintains users' medical history to deliver clinical data insights. Founded in 2016 as Kang Health and renamed K Health in 2018, the company is based in New York with an additional office in Israel. Its goal is to connect health data to enable accessible, data-informed primary care.
Radiate
Venture Round in 2020
Radiate develops a festival-specific social media application that connects users through shared experiences. Its platform enables users to meet new people, create events, join groups, ask questions, and find dates within a dedicated community.
Flare Jewelry, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in personal safety solutions for women. Founded in 2016, Flare has developed a discreet smart bracelet designed to assist wearers in uncomfortable or unsafe situations. The bracelet features a secret escape button that, when pressed, activates a mobile application to alert designated contacts and utilizes global positioning tracking to enhance safety. This system empowers women by providing them with a sense of control and security, enabling them to navigate crowded environments more confidently. Flare's innovative approach combines personal safety with technology to create a user-friendly solution tailored to individual needs.
Foxtrot Ventures, Inc., established in 2013 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, is a food and beverage delivery company. It operates a mobile application and website, enabling users to shop for a wide range of products, including wine, spirits, groceries, ice cream, and essential household items. Foxtrot also owns and operates physical grocery stores in Chicago and Texas, further expanding its reach. The company delivers orders directly to customers within an hour of purchase.
Loop operates an exchange-first return platform designed to enhance customer loyalty for e-commerce businesses. Its advanced returns and exchanges app integrates seamlessly with Shopify, enabling customers to easily swap products for new variants. The platform automates the return process by placing new orders based on return package movements, ensuring that exchanges or refunds are completed within a few days. This efficiency is achieved through post-purchase insights that help businesses make informed merchandising decisions while reducing return cycles. If preferred, users can also manage refunds and exchanges manually via a user-friendly admin panel. Overall, Loop aims to simplify the returns process, improving customer retention and operational efficiency for online retailers.
Studio operates a connected fitness platform that streams live and on-demand classes to users in their homes through a sleek, responsive display. The system personalizes content in real-time by utilizing user feedback and biometric data, allowing access to a diverse range of classes, including cardio, strength training, and yoga. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, Studio aims to enhance the fitness experience by combining technology with user engagement to promote a healthier lifestyle.
Fitplan Technologies
Venture Round in 2019
Fitplan Technologies develops a mobile fitness application that provides users with access to fitness personalities and their training methods, along with curated daily workout plans and routines. The platform offers customized fitness programs and personalized meal plans created in collaboration with a growing network of world-class trainers, athletes, and fitness influencers, allowing users to follow structured schedules and track progress. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, the company focuses on delivering guidance and inspiration to help individuals maintain health and fitness goals.
WAVE Meditation
Seed Round in 2019
WAVE Meditation Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in developing subscription-based mobile application software for meditation. The company offers a music-guided app designed for at-home meditation, focusing on daily rituals that incorporate breath, body, and rhythm. In addition to its digital offerings, WAVE Meditation also manufactures a connected foam cushion to enhance the meditation experience. The company's mission is to facilitate mindfulness and well-being through accessible meditation tools.
Wondery Inc. is a content producer and publisher based in West Hollywood, California, specializing in mobile and on-demand audio storytelling. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on creating and curating immersive podcasts that span various genres, including crime, love, mystery, and conspiracy. Wondery's portfolio features well-known programs such as Sword & Scale, Dirty John, and Business Wars, among others. The company aims to connect audiences to a diverse array of narratives while offering a platform for storytellers to gain exposure and advertising representation. Additionally, Wondery provides a mobile application that allows users to follow their favorite podcasts, discover new content, and organize it by channels.
Karuna Health
Seed Round in 2019
Karuna Health, Inc. is a healthcare technology company that specializes in developing a patient engagement and task management platform designed to improve communication between healthcare providers and patients. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Karuna's platform automates essential patient care management tasks, enabling health guides to assist patients with appointment reminders, health status updates, and communication with care managers. It offers a comprehensive suite of tools that facilitate scheduling, transportation organization, and the secure exchange of information, all while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations. By integrating workflow and automation, Karuna Health aims to enhance the patient experience and streamline interactions among patients, their families, and healthcare teams.
Kangaroo is an electronics company that develops simple, app-enabled home security systems designed to deter intrusions and instantly alert homeowners, and may notify authorities. The systems are self-contained and affordable, offering straightforward installation and user-friendly monitoring while prioritizing data security and privacy. The company aims to make home security accessible and trustworthy through reliable alerts and easy-to-use mobile integration. Founded in 2018, Kangaroo is headquartered in New York, New York.
K Health is a data-driven digital primary care company offering an AI-powered platform for personalized health management. It aggregates user data to build predictive models, enabling individuals to learn about their health by comparing themselves with others who share similar characteristics, and it provides a free symptom tracker. The platform supports remote care, including doctor consultations for well below a copay, and maintains users' medical history to deliver clinical data insights. Founded in 2016 as Kang Health and renamed K Health in 2018, the company is based in New York with an additional office in Israel. Its goal is to connect health data to enable accessible, data-informed primary care.
Genies
Venture Round in 2018
Genies empowers individuals to create personalized digital avatars for expression across social media and messaging platforms. It offers tools for users to design avatars, avatar fashion lines, worlds, and interactive experiences, enabling brands to drive engagement through exclusive digital goods.
Klara operates an end-to-end patient engagement platform tailored for healthcare organizations, facilitating efficient communication between practitioners and patients. The platform allows healthcare teams to provide virtual care, collaborate internally, and automate various front-desk tasks, streamlining workflows and enhancing the patient experience throughout the care journey. Used by thousands of healthcare teams across over 40 specialties, Klara aims to improve operational efficiency and support the growth of patient volume while ensuring easy access to practices and centralized management of administrative responsibilities.
Fitplan Technologies
Venture Round in 2018
Fitplan Technologies develops a mobile fitness application that provides users with access to fitness personalities and their training methods, along with curated daily workout plans and routines. The platform offers customized fitness programs and personalized meal plans created in collaboration with a growing network of world-class trainers, athletes, and fitness influencers, allowing users to follow structured schedules and track progress. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, the company focuses on delivering guidance and inspiration to help individuals maintain health and fitness goals.
Memrise is a language learning platform available on iOS, Android, and web. It offers more than 150 language courses across 25 languages and provides free core learning with optional Memrise Pro premium features. The platform uses images, science-based techniques, and flashcards to teach languages and vocabulary, and supports user-created content and courses. Memrise serves a global audience with tens of millions of registered users. Founded in 2010 and based in London, the company has been profitable since late 2016.
Wondery Inc. is a content producer and publisher based in West Hollywood, California, specializing in mobile and on-demand audio storytelling. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on creating and curating immersive podcasts that span various genres, including crime, love, mystery, and conspiracy. Wondery's portfolio features well-known programs such as Sword & Scale, Dirty John, and Business Wars, among others. The company aims to connect audiences to a diverse array of narratives while offering a platform for storytellers to gain exposure and advertising representation. Additionally, Wondery provides a mobile application that allows users to follow their favorite podcasts, discover new content, and organize it by channels.
Foxtrot Ventures, Inc., established in 2013 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, is a food and beverage delivery company. It operates a mobile application and website, enabling users to shop for a wide range of products, including wine, spirits, groceries, ice cream, and essential household items. Foxtrot also owns and operates physical grocery stores in Chicago and Texas, further expanding its reach. The company delivers orders directly to customers within an hour of purchase.
Rubica Inc., established in 2016 with headquarters in Newcastle, Washington, specializes in personal cybersecurity solutions. Its application provides enterprise-grade protection for mixed-use devices across various networks, safeguarding both private and business data. The software runs discreetly on smartphones, tablets, and computers, offering advanced threat detection and prevention without requiring hardware integration or IT support. Rubica aims to balance user convenience and privacy with robust security, addressing the modern challenge of blended personal and work environments.
Neighborhood Fuel
Series A in 2018
Neighborhood Fuel is a Miami-based company that provides on-demand fuel delivery services. Founded in 2017, it offers refueling for both commercial and private vehicles through its mobile application, available on Google Play and iTunes. The service allows users to browse and book gas delivery plans tailored to their individual needs and stay connected with delivery drivers, eliminating the need to visit a gas station. Neighborhood Fuel also provides fleet services and doorstep delivery.
Studio operates a connected fitness platform that streams live and on-demand classes to users in their homes through a sleek, responsive display. The system personalizes content in real-time by utilizing user feedback and biometric data, allowing access to a diverse range of classes, including cardio, strength training, and yoga. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, Studio aims to enhance the fitness experience by combining technology with user engagement to promote a healthier lifestyle.
K Health is a data-driven digital primary care company offering an AI-powered platform for personalized health management. It aggregates user data to build predictive models, enabling individuals to learn about their health by comparing themselves with others who share similar characteristics, and it provides a free symptom tracker. The platform supports remote care, including doctor consultations for well below a copay, and maintains users' medical history to deliver clinical data insights. Founded in 2016 as Kang Health and renamed K Health in 2018, the company is based in New York with an additional office in Israel. Its goal is to connect health data to enable accessible, data-informed primary care.
Brit + Co is a media company serving a large online audience of women with a creative spirit. It operates a digital platform and related experiences that combine editorial content, tutorials, and shopping, connecting users with makers, designers, chefs, and inventors to foster creativity. The company offers do-it-yourself project kits and a curated line of products, with content distributed via its app, website, and social channels to inspire, educate, and entertain a digitally connected community.
Rubica Inc., established in 2016 with headquarters in Newcastle, Washington, specializes in personal cybersecurity solutions. Its application provides enterprise-grade protection for mixed-use devices across various networks, safeguarding both private and business data. The software runs discreetly on smartphones, tablets, and computers, offering advanced threat detection and prevention without requiring hardware integration or IT support. Rubica aims to balance user convenience and privacy with robust security, addressing the modern challenge of blended personal and work environments.
WorkJam
Venture Round in 2017
WorkJam, Inc. is a technology company that develops an employee engagement platform designed to enhance the relationship between employers and their front-line workforce. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with additional locations in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Melbourne, Australia, WorkJam offers a web and mobile app that can operate independently or be integrated with existing workforce management systems. The platform features tools for shift and task management, communication, training, and recognition, enabling shift-based, hourly, and non-desk workers to effectively manage their work life. By promoting agile scheduling and transformative communication, WorkJam empowers organizations in various sectors, including retail, healthcare, and manufacturing, to improve operational efficiency, labor cost management, and customer experience through a more engaged workforce. The company also has a strategic partnership with Digital Goodie to further enhance its offerings.
Resy, American Express Global Dining Network
Series A in 2017
Resy is an online reservation platform that simplifies the process of booking tables at restaurants. Catering to both diners and restaurants, Resy connects users with a diverse selection of over 5,000 establishments globally. Through its content-rich website and user-friendly mobile app, the platform allows diners to easily discover and reserve tables at their favorite restaurants without the hassle often associated with making reservations. Resy is designed with a focus on hospitality, providing users with access to restaurant ratings and reviews, which enhances their dining experience. By leveraging technology, Resy aims to redefine the future of hospitality and serve as a valuable resource for food enthusiasts.
K Health
Seed Round in 2016
K Health is a data-driven digital primary care company offering an AI-powered platform for personalized health management. It aggregates user data to build predictive models, enabling individuals to learn about their health by comparing themselves with others who share similar characteristics, and it provides a free symptom tracker. The platform supports remote care, including doctor consultations for well below a copay, and maintains users' medical history to deliver clinical data insights. Founded in 2016 as Kang Health and renamed K Health in 2018, the company is based in New York with an additional office in Israel. Its goal is to connect health data to enable accessible, data-informed primary care.
Social Sentinel
Series A in 2016
Social Sentinel, Inc. is a provider of social media threat intelligence solutions aimed at enhancing safety on college campuses, K-12 schools, and within public safety sectors. The company's platform specializes in monitoring social media for potential threats, enabling community leaders and safety officials to respond effectively to risks such as self-harm, severe weather, or public disturbances. Social Sentinel also offers a white label mobile safety application designed to improve communication and resource management during critical situations. Established in 2011 and based in Burlington, Vermont, the company was previously known as Campus Sentinel, Inc. In 2020, it became a subsidiary of Navigate360, LLC, further expanding its capacity to deliver innovative safety solutions.
Klara operates an end-to-end patient engagement platform tailored for healthcare organizations, facilitating efficient communication between practitioners and patients. The platform allows healthcare teams to provide virtual care, collaborate internally, and automate various front-desk tasks, streamlining workflows and enhancing the patient experience throughout the care journey. Used by thousands of healthcare teams across over 40 specialties, Klara aims to improve operational efficiency and support the growth of patient volume while ensuring easy access to practices and centralized management of administrative responsibilities.
Evie is a company focused on improving the user experience within the mobile ecosystem by developing advanced search interfaces. Its platform aims to reduce fragmentation between mobile applications and the web, facilitating faster content discovery and task completion such as making reservations or purchasing tickets. By providing a search bar that indexes entities across multiple applications, including those not installed on the user's device, Evie enables users to efficiently access information, relationships, and potential actions related to various places and items. This approach simplifies the way individuals interact with their devices, making it easier to navigate the increasingly complex mobile landscape.
Poncho Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in providing personalized weather forecasts through its application, emails, and text messages across the continental United States. Founded in 2014, Poncho has developed a popular chatbot on Facebook Messenger and ranks among the leading weather apps in the App Store. The company not only delivers weather updates but also offers travel reports, enhancing the user experience with engaging content. As of May 2018, Poncho operates as a subsidiary of Dirty Lemon Beverages, LLC, leveraging advanced bot technologies to reach its audience on various messaging and hardware platforms.
Founded in 2015, Raden specializes in developing smart luggage solutions. Their signature product is a high-end suitcase equipped with an integrated scale, built-in charger, and location tracking technology. The company offers a companion mobile app that allows users to weigh their suitcase at home, track its location during travel, charge devices on the go, and access relevant trip information.
Maxwell Health
Series C in 2016
Maxwell Health is a provider of a SaaS-enabled online benefits service that simplifies employee benefits and human resources for small to mid-sized employers. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Cambridge, the company offers a comprehensive platform that includes a marketplace for various insurance products such as medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits. The platform also features tools to streamline HR processes, including benefits administration and payroll, along with a mobile application designed to enhance user experience. Maxwell Health aims to modernize how employees access and utilize insurance, financial, and wellness benefits, ultimately helping American families achieve better health and financial well-being. The company operates as a subsidiary of Sun Life Financial United States and collaborates with benefits advisors and insurance companies to deliver its technology.
YourMechanic
Series B in 2016
YourMechanic, Inc. is an online platform that facilitates car repair and maintenance services, allowing vehicle owners to request quotes, book appointments, and receive advice from professional mechanics at their home or office. Established in 2011 and based in Mountain View, California, the company aims to make car repair both affordable and convenient. YourMechanic connects car owners with local mechanics, enabling customers to choose the services they need and the mechanics they prefer. The platform offers a comprehensive range of services, including oil changes, brake pad replacements, and diagnostics, as well as tools for tracking maintenance schedules and service histories. By providing a transparent and user-friendly approach to car maintenance, YourMechanic enhances the overall experience for both vehicle owners and service providers.
Good Uncle
Seed Round in 2016
Good Uncle is a technology-driven food delivery service specifically catered to college students. Founded in November 2015 by Matt Doumar and Wiley Cerilli, the company offers an app that allows users to easily find and order meals delivered directly to their campus. Good Uncle collaborates with local chefs to curate a diverse menu that changes every six months, ensuring a wide variety of cuisines for subscribers. The platform not only facilitates the ordering process but also allows customers to track their deliveries, enhancing the overall dining experience. By focusing on the needs of college students, Good Uncle aims to simplify meal preparation and provide convenient access to quality food options.
Panjo operates as a global online marketplace dedicated to connecting enthusiasts of automobiles, sports, and hobbies. It caters to the underserved market of approximately 350 million worldwide enthusiasts who annually spend around $15 billion on products, parts, and accessories within their respective communities. Panjo aims to streamline this process by providing a secure, efficient platform for peer-to-peer transactions, reducing administrative overhead and eliminating traditional hassles associated with such exchanges.
Squad is the new way to go out with your friends and meet fun new people tonight.
1. Make a squad with your friends.
2. Swipe through other squads nearby. (Everyone in the squad gets to swipe!)
3. Match when there's interest on both sides!
4. Message your matches in a group chat and meet up in real life!
Boomtrain
Series A in 2015
Founded in 2012, Boomtrain operates as a subsidiary of Zeta Interactive Corp. It provides a marketing platform offering personalized email, mobile notifications, and site/application services for content companies. The platform uses machine learning algorithms to increase engagement and revenue through automated customer communications.
Payable
Seed Round in 2015
Payable helps thousands of contractors get paid faster and more efficiently. Much more than payments, we're on a mission to strengthen the 1099 workforce by making invoicing, work-tracking, onboarding, and calculating earnings and taxes as simple as possible for both contractors and the companies they work with.
Apps are available for iOS, Android, and Web.
Bkstg
Venture Round in 2015
Bkstg Inc. is an online platform that facilitates connections between artists and music enthusiasts. Founded by technology and music entrepreneurs in 2013 and based in Los Angeles, California, Bkstg aims to transform the relationship between artists and their fans. The platform allows users to engage with celebrities, including musicians, actors, comedians, and sports figures, fostering a unique and ongoing interaction. Users can access exclusive content such as videos, limited-edition merchandise, and early ticket sales for events. Additionally, Bkstg enables fans to create and share content related to music, enhancing the overall experience of engagement within the entertainment community.
Percolate
Series C in 2015
Percolate is a provider of a content marketing platform that enhances global marketing visibility and collaboration. The company's software integrates various marketing functions, including governance, planning, content creation, audience acquisition, customer management, and analytics. By uniting brand narratives, data, and customer interactions, Percolate empowers marketers to effectively build and manage complex marketing programs. This enables brands to efficiently organize integrated campaigns and deliver personalized content, ensuring that marketing efforts are aligned with customer engagement across all platforms and locations. With a focus on increasing productivity and driving sales, Percolate facilitates comprehensive control and agility for marketing teams.
PureWow
Seed Round in 2015
PureWow is a digital lifestyle publication for women, delivering daily content across fashion, beauty, home, wellness, money, tech, food, books, travel, and more. The platform provides interest- and location-specific editions to personalize the reader experience, including local editions in major markets such as New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Dallas and the Hamptons, as well as topic-driven editions. Readers access content across multiple channels, including its website, mobile, email newsletters, and social and video formats. PureWow aims to elevate everyday life by presenting curated discoveries and practical recommendations that cater to contemporary women's interests.
Keep Holdings
Debt Financing in 2015
Keep Holdings Inc., established in 1997 and headquartered in New York, specializes in developing consumer-focused digital platforms. Its primary product is Keep, a mobile application offering workout plans, professional video instructions, training programs, and performance tracking for users seeking fitness and wellness solutions. Additionally, the company provides services centered around advertising, commercial email, and e-commerce, aiming to enhance connections between consumers and brands by leveraging innovative technologies.
Studypool
Seed Round in 2015
Studypool Inc. is an online marketplace that connects students with tutors to facilitate academic assistance across various subjects, including business, finance, programming, writing, mathematics, and accounting. Founded in 2012 and based in Mountain View, California, Studypool allows students to pose questions and receive answers to homework, assignments, and papers. The platform also offers access to study notes and documents, as well as the option to schedule live tutoring sessions via Skype. Additionally, it provides an opportunity for individuals to become online tutors, allowing them to earn income by helping students with their academic inquiries. Through its services, Studypool aims to enhance the learning experience by ensuring that students receive timely help and support for their educational needs.
NowThis Media, Inc. is a digital video news outlet established in 2012 and based in New York City. The company specializes in producing short video news clips tailored for mobile devices and social media platforms, primarily targeting audiences aged 18 to 34. With a focus on engaging content, NowThis delivers daily updates through various channels, including Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, YouTube, and its own applications for iOS and Android. The platform emphasizes key trends in digital consumption, such as social interaction, video format, and mobile accessibility. Co-founded by notable figures from the Huffington Post and Bedrocket Media, NowThis aims to provide original news content that resonates with young adults who increasingly rely on mobile technology and social media for news and commentary. The company is known for its partnerships with prominent digital outlets, further extending its reach and influence in the digital news landscape.
Maxwell Health
Series B in 2014
Maxwell Health is a provider of a SaaS-enabled online benefits service that simplifies employee benefits and human resources for small to mid-sized employers. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Cambridge, the company offers a comprehensive platform that includes a marketplace for various insurance products such as medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits. The platform also features tools to streamline HR processes, including benefits administration and payroll, along with a mobile application designed to enhance user experience. Maxwell Health aims to modernize how employees access and utilize insurance, financial, and wellness benefits, ultimately helping American families achieve better health and financial well-being. The company operates as a subsidiary of Sun Life Financial United States and collaborates with benefits advisors and insurance companies to deliver its technology.
Apio Systems
Series A in 2014
Apio Systems provides a purpose-built mobile platform to improve driving safety. Its patent-pending proprietary technology, Situational Awareness, leverages sensors in smart devices to sense and identify a broad range of road and driving conditions, augmented by other data, to deliver real-time, relevant alerts to drivers.
It is delivered by harnessing the powerful sensors built into smart devices and by applying proprietary algorithms to detect and interpret driving hazards and inconveniences. An Apio-enabled smartphone autonomously detects and crowdsources a broad range of road, traffic, and driving conditions to benefit the entire Apio driver network.
Apio Systems has offices in Crystal City, Virginia and Warwick, New York.
Dasher is a messaging platform founded in 2013 and headquartered in the United States. The company's application focuses on enhancing communication among users by offering a variety of features, including live location sharing, map sharing, GIFs, and photos. It also enables users to conduct polls within their groups and delete messages after sending them. Additionally, Dasher integrates peer-to-peer payments through a partnership with Venmo, allowing seamless financial transactions among users. The platform is designed to keep individuals connected with friends and family while providing an array of interactive tools to enrich their social experience.
Talkray is a developer of a mobile communication application that transforms smartphones into a walkie-talkie, allowing users to make free calls and engage in chat. The application facilitates the sharing of photos, videos, and location information, enhancing connectivity among users. Available for both Android and iPhone platforms, Talkray aims to provide a seamless communication experience for individuals looking to stay in touch with family and friends.
Cord Project
Seed Round in 2014
Cord Project Inc., established in 2014 and based in Brooklyn, New York, specializes in voice messaging technology. The company has developed an audio messaging platform that enables users to communicate through voice commands, facilitating both one-on-one and group conversations. Cord's application is designed to be user-friendly and efficient, allowing for quick and seamless voice communication on mobile devices like smartphones and tablets. Since January 20, 2016, Cord Project Inc. has operated as a subsidiary of Spotify USA Inc.
Resy, American Express Global Dining Network
Seed Round in 2014
Resy is an online reservation platform that simplifies the process of booking tables at restaurants. Catering to both diners and restaurants, Resy connects users with a diverse selection of over 5,000 establishments globally. Through its content-rich website and user-friendly mobile app, the platform allows diners to easily discover and reserve tables at their favorite restaurants without the hassle often associated with making reservations. Resy is designed with a focus on hospitality, providing users with access to restaurant ratings and reviews, which enhances their dining experience. By leveraging technology, Resy aims to redefine the future of hospitality and serve as a valuable resource for food enthusiasts.
Founded in 2014, Jobr is a mobile application that connects job seekers with potential employers. It streamlines the hiring process by allowing candidates to browse jobs and engage with recruiters directly, while recruiters can search for suitable candidates.
Cover, Inc., established in 2012 and headquartered in New York, develops a mobile dining application. It offers a service that allows users to split, tip, and pay their restaurant bills directly through their smartphones in select cities, including New York City, the Bay Area, Miami, and Los Angeles. As of 2015, Cover operates as a subsidiary of Velocity Mobile Limited.
Sunrise
Seed Round in 2014
Sunrise is a free calendar app. Designed with love, Sunrise is a new experience that will make your life easier. Available on Android, iPhone, iPad & Web.
Storehouse
Series A in 2014
Storehouse is a developer of an online multimedia story-sharing platform that enables users to create and share their narratives through a combination of photos, videos, and text. The company's application provides a user-friendly interface for storytelling, allowing individuals to express their experiences visually and engage with a broader audience. Storehouse has received recognition for its innovative approach, winning the TechCrunch 2015 Crunchie for Best Mobile App and the 2014 Apple Design Award.
Niche is a provider of a social media management platform aimed at engaging and monetizing social media accounts, particularly for the younger generation. The company operates a community of influential social media creators active on emerging platforms such as Vine, Instagram, and Tumblr. Niche offers both software and services that help these creators thrive and interact with their audiences effectively. By collaborating with leading brands, studios, start-ups, and agencies, Niche enhances their partners' social media presence, facilitating user acquisition, audience development, and engagement. Through its comprehensive approach, Niche supports creators in building strong online communities while providing valuable resources for brands looking to generate buzz and foster meaningful connections with their target audiences.
Genies empowers individuals to create personalized digital avatars for expression across social media and messaging platforms. It offers tools for users to design avatars, avatar fashion lines, worlds, and interactive experiences, enabling brands to drive engagement through exclusive digital goods.
Percolate
Series B in 2014
Percolate is a provider of a content marketing platform that enhances global marketing visibility and collaboration. The company's software integrates various marketing functions, including governance, planning, content creation, audience acquisition, customer management, and analytics. By uniting brand narratives, data, and customer interactions, Percolate empowers marketers to effectively build and manage complex marketing programs. This enables brands to efficiently organize integrated campaigns and deliver personalized content, ensuring that marketing efforts are aligned with customer engagement across all platforms and locations. With a focus on increasing productivity and driving sales, Percolate facilitates comprehensive control and agility for marketing teams.
The Orange Chef
Seed Round in 2014
The Orange Chef Co. specializes in designing and developing smart kitchenware that integrates with iOS devices. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, the company is recognized for its innovative products that enhance health and nutrition management in the kitchen. Among its notable offerings is the Prep Pad, a smart food scale that provides real-time nutritional information for various ingredients. The company also produces protective covers for iPads and iPhones, cutting boards with integrated iPad stands, and dishwasher-safe iPad stands. The Orange Chef's products are available through major retailers, including Williams Sonoma, Apple, Target, and Amazon, as well as online platforms. In 2015, the company became a subsidiary of Yummly, Inc.
Confide
Seed Round in 2014
Confide, Inc. is a New York-based company that offers a mobile messaging platform designed for confidential communication. Established in 2013, Confide specializes in providing users with off-the-record messaging capabilities, featuring encrypted, self-destructing messages that are also screenshot-proof. This unique approach ensures that conversations remain private and secure while preventing duplication or misuse of sensitive information. By enabling users to discuss delicate topics and share unfiltered opinions without fear of exposure, Confide aims to enhance information integrity and privacy in digital communications.
Storehouse
Seed Round in 2014
Storehouse is a developer of an online multimedia story-sharing platform that enables users to create and share their narratives through a combination of photos, videos, and text. The company's application provides a user-friendly interface for storytelling, allowing individuals to express their experiences visually and engage with a broader audience. Storehouse has received recognition for its innovative approach, winning the TechCrunch 2015 Crunchie for Best Mobile App and the 2014 Apple Design Award.
Maxwell Health
Series A in 2013
Maxwell Health is a provider of a SaaS-enabled online benefits service that simplifies employee benefits and human resources for small to mid-sized employers. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Cambridge, the company offers a comprehensive platform that includes a marketplace for various insurance products such as medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits. The platform also features tools to streamline HR processes, including benefits administration and payroll, along with a mobile application designed to enhance user experience. Maxwell Health aims to modernize how employees access and utilize insurance, financial, and wellness benefits, ultimately helping American families achieve better health and financial well-being. The company operates as a subsidiary of Sun Life Financial United States and collaborates with benefits advisors and insurance companies to deliver its technology.
YourMechanic
Seed Round in 2013
YourMechanic, Inc. is an online platform that facilitates car repair and maintenance services, allowing vehicle owners to request quotes, book appointments, and receive advice from professional mechanics at their home or office. Established in 2011 and based in Mountain View, California, the company aims to make car repair both affordable and convenient. YourMechanic connects car owners with local mechanics, enabling customers to choose the services they need and the mechanics they prefer. The platform offers a comprehensive range of services, including oil changes, brake pad replacements, and diagnostics, as well as tools for tracking maintenance schedules and service histories. By providing a transparent and user-friendly approach to car maintenance, YourMechanic enhances the overall experience for both vehicle owners and service providers.
Grouper is a social club that facilitates group outings by connecting two groups of friends, typically consisting of three individuals each from different genders or similar gender combinations. Founded in New York in 2011, Grouper utilizes data from Facebook profiles to match participants, enhancing their social experiences. The company has expanded its operations to major cities across the United States and has facilitated tens of thousands of drinks among its members. The founding team includes Michael Waxman, a Yale graduate with a background in language learning, and Tom Brown, an MIT engineer with experience at MoPub. Grouper was part of Y Combinator's Winter 2012 program, which provided initial funding and support for its growth.
Knozen, Inc. is a New York-based company that develops a personality platform aimed at enhancing interpersonal connections through technology. Incorporated in 2013, Knozen operates a mobile application that allows users to discover and share insights about personalities among friends and coworkers. The app features engaging and interactive social games that facilitate anonymous personality ratings, fostering a positive environment for users to explore and express what makes individuals unique. Knozen positions itself as a pioneer in creating a comprehensive personality API for the internet, striving to empower users with a deeper understanding of human characteristics and relationships.
Frontback
Seed Round in 2013
Frontback is a mobile application based in San Francisco that allows users to capture photos from both the front and back cameras of their smartphones simultaneously. This innovative app combines these dual perspectives into a single image, enabling users to share their experiences more vividly. Users can take a selfie while also showcasing their surroundings, creating a unique visual narrative. The app includes features such as advanced gestures for switching between cameras, options to add captions and locations, and easy sharing capabilities across various social media platforms. By connecting with friends through the app and other social networks, users can enhance their social interactions and storytelling through photography.
Tulip Retail, Inc. is a cloud-based mobile platform designed specifically for retail store associates, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with additional offices in Kitchener, London, Caerano di San Marco, and New York. The platform offers a suite of tools that empower store associates by providing real-time access to product and inventory information, customer profiles, and a variety of features for assisted selling and clienteling. Key components include a mobile associate app, checkout capabilities for omnichannel orders, and modules for streamlined store communications and look building based on customer preferences. By integrating mobile technology into the retail environment, Tulip aims to enhance the in-store shopping experience, boost sales, and improve customer service for leading retailers.
ActionX is a platform that focuses on enhancing mobile customer acquisition and retargeting to foster transactions and increase customer lifetime value. The company specializes in creating highly interactive sporting events globally, providing engaging experiences that aim to connect with audiences in meaningful ways. Through its innovative approach, ActionX effectively bridges the gap between attracting new customers and re-engaging existing ones, ultimately driving business growth and customer satisfaction.
Songza Media
Venture Round in 2013
Songza Media is a music streaming service that predicts users' activities or moods and provides expertly curated playlists to enhance those experiences. Its offerings include playlists for waking up, working out, commuting, concentrating, unwinding, entertaining, and sleeping. The company's team comprises music experts such as journalists, critics, DJs, ethnomusicologists, and musicians. Songza has been recognized by Apple, Time, and Fast Company for its innovative approach to music streaming.
Carnival
Seed Round in 2013
Founded in 2008, Carnival is a New York-based company that provides a mobile marketing platform enabling brands and agencies to engage users with interactive messages and analytics within their mobile apps.
Maxwell Health
Series A in 2013
Maxwell Health is a provider of a SaaS-enabled online benefits service that simplifies employee benefits and human resources for small to mid-sized employers. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Cambridge, the company offers a comprehensive platform that includes a marketplace for various insurance products such as medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits. The platform also features tools to streamline HR processes, including benefits administration and payroll, along with a mobile application designed to enhance user experience. Maxwell Health aims to modernize how employees access and utilize insurance, financial, and wellness benefits, ultimately helping American families achieve better health and financial well-being. The company operates as a subsidiary of Sun Life Financial United States and collaborates with benefits advisors and insurance companies to deliver its technology.
Panjo operates as a global online marketplace dedicated to connecting enthusiasts of automobiles, sports, and hobbies. It caters to the underserved market of approximately 350 million worldwide enthusiasts who annually spend around $15 billion on products, parts, and accessories within their respective communities. Panjo aims to streamline this process by providing a secure, efficient platform for peer-to-peer transactions, reducing administrative overhead and eliminating traditional hassles associated with such exchanges.
Wildcard offers a mobile Internet technology designed to enhance the browsing experience on smartphones. By providing a vast library of cards, Wildcard enables users to access web content faster than traditional browsers and with greater efficiency than downloading native apps. Its innovative approach serves as a seamless replacement for conventional Internet browsing, allowing users to find the information they need quickly and effectively.
Brit + Co is a media company serving a large online audience of women with a creative spirit. It operates a digital platform and related experiences that combine editorial content, tutorials, and shopping, connecting users with makers, designers, chefs, and inventors to foster creativity. The company offers do-it-yourself project kits and a curated line of products, with content distributed via its app, website, and social channels to inspire, educate, and entertain a digitally connected community.
Cover, Inc., established in 2012 and headquartered in New York, develops a mobile dining application. It offers a service that allows users to split, tip, and pay their restaurant bills directly through their smartphones in select cities, including New York City, the Bay Area, Miami, and Los Angeles. As of 2015, Cover operates as a subsidiary of Velocity Mobile Limited.
NowThis Media, Inc. is a digital video news outlet established in 2012 and based in New York City. The company specializes in producing short video news clips tailored for mobile devices and social media platforms, primarily targeting audiences aged 18 to 34. With a focus on engaging content, NowThis delivers daily updates through various channels, including Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, YouTube, and its own applications for iOS and Android. The platform emphasizes key trends in digital consumption, such as social interaction, video format, and mobile accessibility. Co-founded by notable figures from the Huffington Post and Bedrocket Media, NowThis aims to provide original news content that resonates with young adults who increasingly rely on mobile technology and social media for news and commentary. The company is known for its partnerships with prominent digital outlets, further extending its reach and influence in the digital news landscape.
Panna is an online platform offering step-by-step video recipes from renowned chefs. Each recipe is demonstrated by award-winning chefs, including those with Michelin stars or James Beard Foundation nominations.
Just Sing It
Seed Round in 2013
Just Sing It (formerly of AnyoneGame) lets users sing and share their favorite songs on Facebook/Twitter, apply voice filters to ‘Instagram their voice’ and guess songs with other game players and even potential love interests.
In just two weeks since launching out of beta in the US, Just Sing It has hit #1 in the Music category of the App Store and garnered more than 500,000 songs on the platform with a 5 star rating in the App store.
Users who have downloaded the app continue to build their song library with an average of 5.6 songs recorded per player, proving the singing is a truly sticky phenomenon in the US. Even celebrities such as Lindsay Lohan have shared their favorite songs on Twitter and count themselves as fans.
Talkray is a developer of a mobile communication application that transforms smartphones into a walkie-talkie, allowing users to make free calls and engage in chat. The application facilitates the sharing of photos, videos, and location information, enhancing connectivity among users. Available for both Android and iPhone platforms, Talkray aims to provide a seamless communication experience for individuals looking to stay in touch with family and friends.
Jibe Inc. is a provider of cloud-based recruiting technology solutions designed to assist talent acquisition teams in identifying, attracting, and engaging candidates globally. Founded in 2009 and based in New York, the company offers the Jibe Recruiting Cloud, a software-as-a-service platform that streamlines the hiring process. This platform features various applications, including tools for applying to jobs from multiple devices, enhancing employee referrals, and distributing job postings across various channels. Jibe's solutions cater to the needs of Fortune 500 companies, enabling them to optimize candidate experiences and leverage social networks for recruitment. With strategic partnerships with industry leaders such as Google and LinkedIn, Jibe continues to innovate within the talent acquisition space. It operates as a subsidiary of iCIMS, Inc. since 2019.
Consumr
Seed Round in 2012
Consumr is an unbiased, democratic platform that allows its users to make informed decisions and express their opinions. The platform was created for ratings and reviews of consumer products. Its app lets users instantly see the opinions of people just like them by scanning a barcode.
Consumr supports its users in taking decisions related to everything from buying a stroller for the first time or purchasing a new camera to capture life’s special moments. Its community has shared over 1 million ratings to help its users.
Consumr was featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, U.S.A. Today, InStyle, and more. Launched in 2011 by Ryan Charles, The platform is based in New York, N.Y.
Spindle
Venture Round in 2012
Spindle, Inc. is a payment-processing service provider based in Marco Island, Florida, catering primarily to small and medium-sized businesses. The company utilizes its Catalyst Gateway to facilitate transactions for merchants and also serves as an agent, independent contractor, or referral partner, connecting merchants to various merchant processors and earning ongoing fees based on their processing volume. Additionally, Spindle offers a geo-restricted mobile application that delivers information and updates on public events and locations shared on social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter.
Percolate
Series A in 2012
Percolate is a provider of a content marketing platform that enhances global marketing visibility and collaboration. The company's software integrates various marketing functions, including governance, planning, content creation, audience acquisition, customer management, and analytics. By uniting brand narratives, data, and customer interactions, Percolate empowers marketers to effectively build and manage complex marketing programs. This enables brands to efficiently organize integrated campaigns and deliver personalized content, ensuring that marketing efforts are aligned with customer engagement across all platforms and locations. With a focus on increasing productivity and driving sales, Percolate facilitates comprehensive control and agility for marketing teams.
Grokr
Venture Round in 2012
Grokr develops smart mobile apps built on its proprietary predictive search platform that deliver personalized information to users with respect to context and purpose. The first iteration of this platform is Fantastic, the smart music player that proactively brings users new content and information related to the music they listen to.
Moped
Venture Round in 2012
Moped is a messaging application designed to facilitate communication for users on both desktop and mobile devices. Launched in Berlin, Germany, the platform allows users to send messages and integrates seamlessly with various web services, enhancing its functionality. It caters to small businesses by providing tools that streamline communication, making it easier for teams to collaborate. In December 2013, Moped was acquired by 6Wunderkinder, further expanding its reach and capabilities in the messaging space.
Frontback
Seed Round in 2012
Frontback is a mobile application based in San Francisco that allows users to capture photos from both the front and back cameras of their smartphones simultaneously. This innovative app combines these dual perspectives into a single image, enabling users to share their experiences more vividly. Users can take a selfie while also showcasing their surroundings, creating a unique visual narrative. The app includes features such as advanced gestures for switching between cameras, options to add captions and locations, and easy sharing capabilities across various social media platforms. By connecting with friends through the app and other social networks, users can enhance their social interactions and storytelling through photography.
Fancy Hands
Venture Round in 2012
Fancy Hands, Inc. is a New York-based company that provides a range of assistant services aimed at supporting both individuals and businesses. Founded in 2010, the company offers solutions that include managing expense reports, creating target lists, finding contact information, and performing data entry. Additionally, Fancy Hands assists with personal tasks such as scheduling appointments, planning events, and making purchases. The company's personal assistant application enables users to manage to-do lists, conduct research, and organize their calendars efficiently. It caters to various needs, from handling business-related inquiries to personal errands, thus enhancing productivity for its users. Fancy Hands also provides tools and software development kits for developers, further extending its service offerings.