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Partner
Mercedes Bent
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Akshay Bhushan
Partner
Guru Chahal
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Yoni Cheifetz
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Shelley Chu
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Partner
Nnamdi Iregbulem
Partner
Raviraj Jain
Partner
Arif Janmohamed
Partner
Ansaf Kareem
Partner
Dev Khare
Partner
Harsha Kumar
Associate Partner
Pinn Lawjindakul
Partner
Pachara Lawjindakul
Partner
Will Leas
Partner
Jeremy Liew
Partner
Jonathan MacQuitty
Venture Partner
Hemant Mohapatra
Partner
Andrew Moley
Operating Partner and CFO
Tal Morgenstern
Partner
Justin Overdorff
Partner
Nicole Quinn
General Partner
Christopher Schaepe
Co-Founder
Shan Shan
Partner
Shuvi Shrivastava
Partner
Adam Smith
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Bejul Somaia
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Rahul Taneja
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Anoushka Vaswani
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Rytis Vitkauskas
Partner
Jerry Ye
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Connor Love
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Peter Nieh
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John Thompson
Venture Partner
James Alcorn
Partner
Alex Taussig
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Past deals in Marketplace
Vinted
Secondary Market in 2024
Vinted operates an online marketplace intended to make second-hand the first choice. Its platform offers a peer-to-peer marketplace for girls and women to buy, sell, and swap clothes with an online chatting feature, enabling users to shop with ease at low cost.
Faircado
Pre Seed Round in 2024
Faircado operates a sustainable shopping platform designed to enhance the circularity of produced goods by promoting second-hand purchases. The platform employs a smart algorithm that aggregates offers from major pre-owned marketplaces, allowing users to compare prices and sustainability scores of second-hand items across various categories, including electronics and books. This centralized approach enables consumers to make informed decisions while shopping, ultimately saving time, money, and resources. Faircado's commitment to reducing waste aligns with its mission to foster a more sustainable shopping experience.
VeGrow
Series C in 2023
Vegrow is a tech platform partnering with farmers, aggregating supply, and selling to organized demand through partnership. Vegrow simplifies farming and increases the land utilization for farmers. We are on a mission to build the world's biggest asset-light farmer.
Zetwerk
Series F in 2023
Zetwerk is a manufacturing supply chain solutions provider that connects large manufacturing companies with vendors and suppliers for customized industrial components. Founded in 2018 and based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, the company’s online marketplace facilitates the procurement of items such as crane parts, machine chassis, and doors. Zetwerk specializes in various manufacturing processes, including fabrication, machining, casting, and forging, allowing businesses to meet specific requirements efficiently. The platform offers collaboration tools for buyers and suppliers, streamlining interactions and order fulfillment. By leveraging a nationwide network of manufacturing facilities, Zetwerk enables customers to acquire custom products tailored to their budgets and timelines, while also helping suppliers increase their order volumes and revenue. The company plans to expand its marketplace to include third-party applications and services to further address customer needs.
Markato
Seed Round in 2023
Markato offers an all-in-one online wholesale platform for businesses and stores in Asia to source from hundreds of premium, independent brands from the United States, Europe, and Australia.
Zyod
Seed Round in 2023
Zyod is a startup that operates a business-to-business marketplace focused on apparel sourcing and manufacturing for fashion brands worldwide. The company offers a comprehensive range of end-to-end solutions that streamline the design-to-delivery process, ensuring rapid turnaround times and low minimum order quantities. Zyod employs a unique cluster-based supply chain model that extends beyond major urban centers, training local manufacturers with proprietary technology. This approach enables them to produce international-grade products that cater to the needs of global fashion brands, thereby facilitating brand success through a centralized platform that simplifies the sourcing and manufacturing process.
Joopiter
Seed Round in 2022
Joopiter is an online auction platform that focuses on high-end curated goods, providing a unique space for collectors, curators, and creators. It allows users to discover and explore rare cultural artifacts, emphasizing their provenance and intrinsic relevance. Joopiter enhances the auction experience through bespoke video content that immerses viewers in the narratives surrounding these objects, supported by original editorial and archival imagery. By fostering a community centered around cultural items, Joopiter connects fans with curated products and collectibles in a thoughtful and engaging manner.
GlobalFair
Series A in 2022
GlobalFair is a B2B technology platform designed to streamline the procurement of building materials such as countertops, cabinets, natural stones, tiles, and vinyl flooring. It connects businesses globally to quality goods at competitive prices, offering a comprehensive suite of services that includes sourcing, organized production, price negotiation, quality inspection, technical evaluation, and cost-effective shipping. The platform enables users to place orders and track deliveries in real-time, facilitating inter-country sourcing as seamlessly as intra-country trade. By simplifying the procurement process, GlobalFair enhances reliability and efficiency for its clients.
VeGrow
Series B in 2022
Vegrow is a tech platform partnering with farmers, aggregating supply, and selling to organized demand through partnership. Vegrow simplifies farming and increases the land utilization for farmers. We are on a mission to build the world's biggest asset-light farmer.
Air Doctor
Series B in 2022
Air Doctor Ltd. operates an online marketplace that connects travelers with verified medical practitioners, facilitating access to healthcare services while abroad. Founded in 2016 and based in Motza Illit, Israel, the platform enables users to search for and book appointments with a variety of healthcare providers, including doctors, dentists, emergency clinics, pharmacies, and laboratories. It features profiles of practitioners along with patient reviews, allowing travelers to select professionals who meet their specific needs and speak their language. By streamlining the process of obtaining medical care in unfamiliar locations, Air Doctor enhances the travel experience for individuals seeking healthcare services.
Muni Tienda
Series A in 2022
Muni Tienda is the first community group buying platform in Latin America, the system aims to provide convenience and savings to the region's middle class households.
Roofstock
Series E in 2022
Roofstock is an online marketplace for investing in leased single-family rental homes in a transparent and low-friction way. The company provides its clients with research, analytics, and insights to evaluate and purchase independently certified properties at set prices. It enables its investors to treat their real estate investments more like stock portfolios, focusing on asset allocation, rather than researching, and buying vacant homes that need to be repaired and leased. Founded in 2015, Roofstock gets its funding from Bain Capital, Ron Conway, Khosla Ventures, Marc Benioff, and other investment companies. It is headquartered in Oakland, California.
Faire
Series G in 2021
Faire is an online wholesale marketplace that connects retailers with unique merchandise from various brands and makers, facilitating a streamlined purchasing process. The platform provides retailers with tools and insights to manage inventory effectively, employing artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to forecast product demand. Faire's offerings include net 60 payment terms and free returns, which reduce the risks associated with wholesale purchasing, enabling local retailers and independent brands to compete with larger e-commerce entities. Headquartered in San Francisco and Kitchener, Faire aims to support the future of local retail by simplifying logistics and enhancing access to diverse products.
Daily Harvest
Series D in 2021
Daily Harvest, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in subscription-based food delivery services, focusing on healthy frozen foods. Founded in 2014, it offers a diverse range of products including smoothies, harvest bowls, flatbreads, soups, bites, oat bowls, chia bowls, and lattes. The company's offerings are developed by nutritionists to meet the needs of health-conscious consumers, allowing them to enjoy pre-portioned meals without the need for cooking. Daily Harvest utilizes a combination of data science and a direct-to-farmer supply chain to personalize its products and ensure rapid delivery to customers. This customer-centric approach aims to provide convenient and nutritious meal options for busy lifestyles.
Frubana
Series C in 2021
Frubana is a digital platform based in Bogotá, Colombia, that connects restaurants and small retailers with agricultural suppliers. Founded in 2018, the company aims to streamline the procurement process by enabling direct transactions between restaurants and farmers, eliminating intermediaries to enhance price transparency and reduce trade barriers. In addition to facilitating the purchase of food products, Frubana offers tools for restaurants to digitize their menus and websites, including the creation of "Virtual Frubana Menus" that utilize QR codes for easy sharing with customers. Through its comprehensive services, Frubana supports the food supply chain, making it more efficient for both suppliers and businesses in the urban food market.
Hawku
Seed Round in 2021
Hawku operates an online marketplace focused on utility and gaming NFTs, specifically catering to assets related to popular game platforms. The platform provides comprehensive listings, sales, and real-time data to help users research, buy, and sell utility-based assets and horse NFTs. By facilitating the trading of these digital assets, Hawku enables customers to access detailed information about the NFT market, enhancing their decision-making processes in the evolving landscape of blockchain-based collectibles.
Ula
Series B in 2021
Ula is a technology-driven marketplace application based in Jakarta, Indonesia, focused on modernizing distribution and credit for micro, small, and medium enterprises. Founded in 2020, the company offers a B2B platform that allows small retailers to efficiently manage their inventory and supply chain. Ula provides a wide assortment of products at competitive prices, alongside favorable payment terms, enabling store owners to stock only what they need while also accessing essential working capital. By leveraging technology, Ula aims to address significant challenges in the retail sector, enhancing the competitiveness of small retailers and helping them improve their profit margins and overall business growth. In addition to its headquarters in Jakarta, Ula has offices in Bengaluru, India, and Singapore.
MejorCDT
Pre Seed Round in 2021
MejorCDT is an investment platform that focuses on fixed-term financial products, primarily offering high-yield savings accounts. It enables users to compare various savings options and invest without the need to visit a physical bank. The platform also provides essential information regarding account expiration dates, allowing clients to manage their investments effectively by notifying banks about withdrawals or renewals. In addition to its current offerings, MejorCDT plans to expand its services to include corporate bonds, stocks, and cryptocurrencies, aiming to provide a comprehensive investment experience for its users.
Zetwerk
Series E in 2021
Zetwerk is a manufacturing supply chain solutions provider that connects large manufacturing companies with vendors and suppliers for customized industrial components. Founded in 2018 and based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, the company’s online marketplace facilitates the procurement of items such as crane parts, machine chassis, and doors. Zetwerk specializes in various manufacturing processes, including fabrication, machining, casting, and forging, allowing businesses to meet specific requirements efficiently. The platform offers collaboration tools for buyers and suppliers, streamlining interactions and order fulfillment. By leveraging a nationwide network of manufacturing facilities, Zetwerk enables customers to acquire custom products tailored to their budgets and timelines, while also helping suppliers increase their order volumes and revenue. The company plans to expand its marketplace to include third-party applications and services to further address customer needs.
Scopio
Venture Round in 2021
Scopio, LLC is an image search engine and licensing platform that connects photographers and visual artists with businesses, brands, and organizations seeking visual content. Founded in 2015 and based in New York, Scopio specializes in user-generated images and videos sourced from social media. The platform allows users to license photographs with customizable messages and build libraries of content, while also streamlining the copyright process for these images. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Scopio enhances accessibility for diverse artists from around the world, enabling them to showcase their work and connect with potential clients. Scopio aims to create the largest repository of visual talent, allowing users to easily search, license, and utilize creative content.
VeGrow
Series A in 2021
Vegrow is a tech platform partnering with farmers, aggregating supply, and selling to organized demand through partnership. Vegrow simplifies farming and increases the land utilization for farmers. We are on a mission to build the world's biggest asset-light farmer.
Bankuish
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Bankuish is a technology platform that enables gig workers and freelancers to utilize their work history data to establish their creditworthiness. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in New York City and Mexico City, the platform provides users with access to a marketplace of preapproved financial offers from national banks, tailored to their individual profiles. It also features AI-driven tools that assign alternative credit scores based on marketplace work history data, facilitating access to loans, insurance, and online payment solutions. By helping banks acquire new customers and effectively manage risk, Bankuish has successfully de-risked thousands of individuals while maintaining a default rate significantly lower than the industry average.
Verak
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Verak is a provider of business insurance solutions tailored for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in India. The company aims to become the preferred insurance brand for over one million MSMEs by 2027. Verak's online platform enables business owners to generate insurance quotations quickly, receive expert guidance on selecting appropriate policies, and access one-click support for endorsements and claims. The platform offers a range of insurance products, including Fire Insurance, Machinery Breakdown Insurance, Workmen's Compensation Insurance, Director's and Officer's Insurance, and General Liability Insurance. By simplifying the insurance process, Verak helps business owners protect their operations effectively and efficiently.
Faire
Series F in 2021
Faire is an online wholesale marketplace that connects retailers with unique merchandise from various brands and makers, facilitating a streamlined purchasing process. The platform provides retailers with tools and insights to manage inventory effectively, employing artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to forecast product demand. Faire's offerings include net 60 payment terms and free returns, which reduce the risks associated with wholesale purchasing, enabling local retailers and independent brands to compete with larger e-commerce entities. Headquartered in San Francisco and Kitchener, Faire aims to support the future of local retail by simplifying logistics and enhancing access to diverse products.
Frubana
Series B in 2021
Frubana is a digital platform based in Bogotá, Colombia, that connects restaurants and small retailers with agricultural suppliers. Founded in 2018, the company aims to streamline the procurement process by enabling direct transactions between restaurants and farmers, eliminating intermediaries to enhance price transparency and reduce trade barriers. In addition to facilitating the purchase of food products, Frubana offers tools for restaurants to digitize their menus and websites, including the creation of "Virtual Frubana Menus" that utilize QR codes for easy sharing with customers. Through its comprehensive services, Frubana supports the food supply chain, making it more efficient for both suppliers and businesses in the urban food market.
Cameo
Series C in 2021
Cameo is a marketplace that enables fans to book personalized video shoutouts from a diverse range of talent, including celebrities and influencers. The company aims to create authentic and personalized fan experiences by providing a platform where users can easily connect with their favorite personalities. Customers can browse through thousands of available talents and pay for customized video messages, allowing them to share unique experiences with friends and loved ones.
Zetwerk
Series D in 2021
Zetwerk is a manufacturing supply chain solutions provider that connects large manufacturing companies with vendors and suppliers for customized industrial components. Founded in 2018 and based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, the company’s online marketplace facilitates the procurement of items such as crane parts, machine chassis, and doors. Zetwerk specializes in various manufacturing processes, including fabrication, machining, casting, and forging, allowing businesses to meet specific requirements efficiently. The platform offers collaboration tools for buyers and suppliers, streamlining interactions and order fulfillment. By leveraging a nationwide network of manufacturing facilities, Zetwerk enables customers to acquire custom products tailored to their budgets and timelines, while also helping suppliers increase their order volumes and revenue. The company plans to expand its marketplace to include third-party applications and services to further address customer needs.
Ula
Series A in 2021
Ula is a technology-driven marketplace application based in Jakarta, Indonesia, focused on modernizing distribution and credit for micro, small, and medium enterprises. Founded in 2020, the company offers a B2B platform that allows small retailers to efficiently manage their inventory and supply chain. Ula provides a wide assortment of products at competitive prices, alongside favorable payment terms, enabling store owners to stock only what they need while also accessing essential working capital. By leveraging technology, Ula aims to address significant challenges in the retail sector, enhancing the competitiveness of small retailers and helping them improve their profit margins and overall business growth. In addition to its headquarters in Jakarta, Ula has offices in Bengaluru, India, and Singapore.
Faire
Series E in 2020
Faire is an online wholesale marketplace that connects retailers with unique merchandise from various brands and makers, facilitating a streamlined purchasing process. The platform provides retailers with tools and insights to manage inventory effectively, employing artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to forecast product demand. Faire's offerings include net 60 payment terms and free returns, which reduce the risks associated with wholesale purchasing, enabling local retailers and independent brands to compete with larger e-commerce entities. Headquartered in San Francisco and Kitchener, Faire aims to support the future of local retail by simplifying logistics and enhancing access to diverse products.
ShearShare
Seed Round in 2020
ShearShare, Inc., also known as HAIRbnb, is a mobile platform that connects salon and barbershop owners with licensed beauty professionals, allowing them to rent unused suites and booths on demand. Established in 2015 and based in McKinney, Texas, the company caters to a diverse clientele including cosmetologists, barbers, hairstylists, makeup artists, and various beauty specialists. ShearShare offers a comprehensive database of on-demand salon and barbershop space rentals, providing affordable leasing options and essential business tools to self-employed stylists. In addition to its rental services, the platform includes advertising options, further supporting beauty professionals in their pursuit of flexible working arrangements.
Zetwerk
Series C in 2020
Zetwerk is a manufacturing supply chain solutions provider that connects large manufacturing companies with vendors and suppliers for customized industrial components. Founded in 2018 and based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, the company’s online marketplace facilitates the procurement of items such as crane parts, machine chassis, and doors. Zetwerk specializes in various manufacturing processes, including fabrication, machining, casting, and forging, allowing businesses to meet specific requirements efficiently. The platform offers collaboration tools for buyers and suppliers, streamlining interactions and order fulfillment. By leveraging a nationwide network of manufacturing facilities, Zetwerk enables customers to acquire custom products tailored to their budgets and timelines, while also helping suppliers increase their order volumes and revenue. The company plans to expand its marketplace to include third-party applications and services to further address customer needs.
Ula
Seed Round in 2020
Ula is a technology-driven marketplace application based in Jakarta, Indonesia, focused on modernizing distribution and credit for micro, small, and medium enterprises. Founded in 2020, the company offers a B2B platform that allows small retailers to efficiently manage their inventory and supply chain. Ula provides a wide assortment of products at competitive prices, alongside favorable payment terms, enabling store owners to stock only what they need while also accessing essential working capital. By leveraging technology, Ula aims to address significant challenges in the retail sector, enhancing the competitiveness of small retailers and helping them improve their profit margins and overall business growth. In addition to its headquarters in Jakarta, Ula has offices in Bengaluru, India, and Singapore.
Roofstock
Series D in 2020
Roofstock is an online marketplace for investing in leased single-family rental homes in a transparent and low-friction way. The company provides its clients with research, analytics, and insights to evaluate and purchase independently certified properties at set prices. It enables its investors to treat their real estate investments more like stock portfolios, focusing on asset allocation, rather than researching, and buying vacant homes that need to be repaired and leased. Founded in 2015, Roofstock gets its funding from Bain Capital, Ron Conway, Khosla Ventures, Marc Benioff, and other investment companies. It is headquartered in Oakland, California.
Zetwerk
Series B in 2019
Zetwerk is a manufacturing supply chain solutions provider that connects large manufacturing companies with vendors and suppliers for customized industrial components. Founded in 2018 and based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, the company’s online marketplace facilitates the procurement of items such as crane parts, machine chassis, and doors. Zetwerk specializes in various manufacturing processes, including fabrication, machining, casting, and forging, allowing businesses to meet specific requirements efficiently. The platform offers collaboration tools for buyers and suppliers, streamlining interactions and order fulfillment. By leveraging a nationwide network of manufacturing facilities, Zetwerk enables customers to acquire custom products tailored to their budgets and timelines, while also helping suppliers increase their order volumes and revenue. The company plans to expand its marketplace to include third-party applications and services to further address customer needs.
Vinted
Series E in 2019
Vinted operates an online marketplace intended to make second-hand the first choice. Its platform offers a peer-to-peer marketplace for girls and women to buy, sell, and swap clothes with an online chatting feature, enabling users to shop with ease at low cost.
Faire
Series D in 2019
Faire is an online wholesale marketplace that connects retailers with unique merchandise from various brands and makers, facilitating a streamlined purchasing process. The platform provides retailers with tools and insights to manage inventory effectively, employing artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to forecast product demand. Faire's offerings include net 60 payment terms and free returns, which reduce the risks associated with wholesale purchasing, enabling local retailers and independent brands to compete with larger e-commerce entities. Headquartered in San Francisco and Kitchener, Faire aims to support the future of local retail by simplifying logistics and enhancing access to diverse products.
Bijak
Seed Round in 2019
Bijak is a developer of B2B platform for agricultural commodities that gives buyers and sellers better prices, increased working capital and optimized logistics. Bijak is a business-to-business trade platform for the agricultural sector in India that enables traders, wholesalers, and food processors to keep a ledger of their transactions, access transparent pricing, optimize logistics, and improve their working capital cycles.
AllWork
Seed Round in 2019
AllWork, Inc. is a New York-based company that develops a platform connecting freelancer talent with brands and retailers. Founded in 2010, AllWork offers a comprehensive suite of solutions designed to streamline the management of freelance, temporary, and flexible workers. Its platform facilitates recruiting, scheduling, training, communication, payments, budgeting, and human resource administration. Additionally, the AllWork mobile application enables managers to enhance coverage and adjust scheduling for their freelance talent effectively. By simplifying the onboarding and payment processes for freelancers, contractors, and consultants, AllWork assists organizations in efficiently managing their workforce across various job functions and assignments.
Cameo
Series B in 2019
Cameo is a marketplace that enables fans to book personalized video shoutouts from a diverse range of talent, including celebrities and influencers. The company aims to create authentic and personalized fan experiences by providing a platform where users can easily connect with their favorite personalities. Customers can browse through thousands of available talents and pay for customized video messages, allowing them to share unique experiences with friends and loved ones.
Unilodgers
Series A in 2019
Unilodgers is a marketplace for student accommodations and housing. Unilodgers is disrupting to solve the housing needs that come with global student mobility and to address a total market of over $250 Billion. It bridges the gap between students and the perfect student homes around the world. It was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, and has offices in the UK, India, and Australia.
Property Share Online Platform
Series A in 2019
Property Share Online Platform Pvt. Ltd., founded in 2015 and based in Bengaluru, India, operates a real estate platform that facilitates buying and selling properties through fractional ownership. This innovative marketplace allows individual investors to collectively invest in completed residential properties, thereby lowering the entry barrier typically posed by high investment thresholds. By enabling investments starting at Rs. 500,000, Property Share provides ordinary investors access to quality real estate opportunities that may otherwise be out of reach. Investors can own a share of high-quality developments and receive monthly rental income, reducing the risks associated with investing in less established projects.
Faire
Series C in 2018
Faire is an online wholesale marketplace that connects retailers with unique merchandise from various brands and makers, facilitating a streamlined purchasing process. The platform provides retailers with tools and insights to manage inventory effectively, employing artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to forecast product demand. Faire's offerings include net 60 payment terms and free returns, which reduce the risks associated with wholesale purchasing, enabling local retailers and independent brands to compete with larger e-commerce entities. Headquartered in San Francisco and Kitchener, Faire aims to support the future of local retail by simplifying logistics and enhancing access to diverse products.
Faire
Series B in 2018
Faire is an online wholesale marketplace that connects retailers with unique merchandise from various brands and makers, facilitating a streamlined purchasing process. The platform provides retailers with tools and insights to manage inventory effectively, employing artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to forecast product demand. Faire's offerings include net 60 payment terms and free returns, which reduce the risks associated with wholesale purchasing, enabling local retailers and independent brands to compete with larger e-commerce entities. Headquartered in San Francisco and Kitchener, Faire aims to support the future of local retail by simplifying logistics and enhancing access to diverse products.
Alpaca
Venture Round in 2018
Alpaca is a tech start-up that helps both renters and landlords throughout the tedious journey of renting apartments. Its team has helped over 4 million roommates, renters, and landlords through the process of finding a home. Alpaca’s AI manages the largest network of housing Facebook groups in the world, active in over 200 cities. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.
Cameo
Series A in 2018
Cameo is a marketplace that enables fans to book personalized video shoutouts from a diverse range of talent, including celebrities and influencers. The company aims to create authentic and personalized fan experiences by providing a platform where users can easily connect with their favorite personalities. Customers can browse through thousands of available talents and pay for customized video messages, allowing them to share unique experiences with friends and loved ones.
FastFox
Series A in 2018
FastFox is building a central pool of house inventory, gathered by its captive agents from different localities. Their technology allows the agents to dip into this pool and find the most relevant houses to be shown to the customer leads given to them. Effectively, FastFox.com is a market network of home seekers and captive agents regulated by technology and the central pool of home inventory.
HomeShare
Seed Round in 2018
HomeShare (www.homeshare.com) is a co-living marketplace that enables affordable city living so that individuals can thrive together. The company matches housemates based on personality to ensure compatibility and peace of mind. Headquartered in San Francisco, HomeShare is active in 5 markets: San Francisco, Silicon Valley, New York, Seattle and Los Angeles. HomeShare’s mission is to unlock cities by providing attractive yet affordable housing.
Roofstock
Series C in 2018
Roofstock is an online marketplace for investing in leased single-family rental homes in a transparent and low-friction way. The company provides its clients with research, analytics, and insights to evaluate and purchase independently certified properties at set prices. It enables its investors to treat their real estate investments more like stock portfolios, focusing on asset allocation, rather than researching, and buying vacant homes that need to be repaired and leased. Founded in 2015, Roofstock gets its funding from Bain Capital, Ron Conway, Khosla Ventures, Marc Benioff, and other investment companies. It is headquartered in Oakland, California.
Daily Harvest
Series B in 2017
Daily Harvest, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in subscription-based food delivery services, focusing on healthy frozen foods. Founded in 2014, it offers a diverse range of products including smoothies, harvest bowls, flatbreads, soups, bites, oat bowls, chia bowls, and lattes. The company's offerings are developed by nutritionists to meet the needs of health-conscious consumers, allowing them to enjoy pre-portioned meals without the need for cooking. Daily Harvest utilizes a combination of data science and a direct-to-farmer supply chain to personalize its products and ensure rapid delivery to customers. This customer-centric approach aims to provide convenient and nutritious meal options for busy lifestyles.
Roofstock
Series C in 2017
Roofstock is an online marketplace for investing in leased single-family rental homes in a transparent and low-friction way. The company provides its clients with research, analytics, and insights to evaluate and purchase independently certified properties at set prices. It enables its investors to treat their real estate investments more like stock portfolios, focusing on asset allocation, rather than researching, and buying vacant homes that need to be repaired and leased. Founded in 2015, Roofstock gets its funding from Bain Capital, Ron Conway, Khosla Ventures, Marc Benioff, and other investment companies. It is headquartered in Oakland, California.
FastFox
Series A in 2017
FastFox is building a central pool of house inventory, gathered by its captive agents from different localities. Their technology allows the agents to dip into this pool and find the most relevant houses to be shown to the customer leads given to them. Effectively, FastFox.com is a market network of home seekers and captive agents regulated by technology and the central pool of home inventory.
Anyroad
Seed Round in 2017
AnyRoad Inc. operates a cloud-based platform that connects tourism customers with professional tour guides, facilitating the booking and management of various tours and experiences. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company serves multiple global locations, including Rio de Janeiro, San Francisco, New York, London, Tokyo, and Israel. AnyRoad specializes in experiential marketing, enabling businesses to enhance their events, tours, and other branded experiences to foster consumer loyalty and improve return on investment. The platform integrates with existing customer relationship management and point-of-sale systems, allowing brands to measure the impact of experiences on consumer perceptions and revenue growth, thereby optimizing their marketing strategies.
Roofstock
Series B in 2016
Roofstock is an online marketplace for investing in leased single-family rental homes in a transparent and low-friction way. The company provides its clients with research, analytics, and insights to evaluate and purchase independently certified properties at set prices. It enables its investors to treat their real estate investments more like stock portfolios, focusing on asset allocation, rather than researching, and buying vacant homes that need to be repaired and leased. Founded in 2015, Roofstock gets its funding from Bain Capital, Ron Conway, Khosla Ventures, Marc Benioff, and other investment companies. It is headquartered in Oakland, California.
Craftsvilla
Series C in 2015
Craftsvilla Handicrafts Pvt Limited is an online marketplace based in Mumbai, India, specializing in Indian handmade, vintage, ethnic, organic, and natural products. Founded in 2011, the platform offers a diverse array of items, including sarees, bridal lehengas, salwar suits, jewelry, bags, home décor, bath and beauty products, and health-focused items. Craftsvilla aims to empower designers and artisans by providing them a platform to showcase their unique creations, thus promoting Indian culture and craftsmanship. The company emphasizes the use of quality raw materials, minimizing chemicals, and utilizing natural dyes, ensuring that each product undergoes rigorous quality checks. By connecting artisans and small businesses with customers worldwide, Craftsvilla aspires to create a global brand that celebrates the richness of Indian heritage.
FastFox
Seed Round in 2015
FastFox is building a central pool of house inventory, gathered by its captive agents from different localities. Their technology allows the agents to dip into this pool and find the most relevant houses to be shown to the customer leads given to them. Effectively, FastFox.com is a market network of home seekers and captive agents regulated by technology and the central pool of home inventory.
Craftsvilla
Series B in 2015
Craftsvilla Handicrafts Pvt Limited is an online marketplace based in Mumbai, India, specializing in Indian handmade, vintage, ethnic, organic, and natural products. Founded in 2011, the platform offers a diverse array of items, including sarees, bridal lehengas, salwar suits, jewelry, bags, home décor, bath and beauty products, and health-focused items. Craftsvilla aims to empower designers and artisans by providing them a platform to showcase their unique creations, thus promoting Indian culture and craftsmanship. The company emphasizes the use of quality raw materials, minimizing chemicals, and utilizing natural dyes, ensuring that each product undergoes rigorous quality checks. By connecting artisans and small businesses with customers worldwide, Craftsvilla aspires to create a global brand that celebrates the richness of Indian heritage.
LocalOye
Series A in 2015
The easiest way to hire experts for your daily needs. People spend money on two things – buying products or hiring services. We want to completely own the second part and offer services in a 450+ categories; including education, home services, wellness and events etc. Discovery and booking of local services through current solutions (heavily dependent on listings and phone calls) can be a frustrating and unreliable experience. Our mobile-centric and match-making approach eliminates this, making it hassle free for the customer while providing 50x better conversion rates for a service professional. Our advanced recommendation engine connects customers with experts within a few minutes. This is a REALLY big opportunity, and the classifieds and yellow pages market has not seen innovation in a decade.. it is time to change that!
VarageSale
Series B in 2015
VarageSale, Inc. is a platform that facilitates local and interest-based communities for buying, selling, and social interaction. Founded in 2012 and based in Toronto, Canada, the platform allows members to list items for sale, engage in discussions about potential purchases, and foster community connections. Designed to be family-friendly, VarageSale has millions of members across the United States, Canada, and beyond. The service is accessible for free through its website and mobile applications available on iOS, Android, and Kindle devices. VarageSale operates as a subsidiary of VerticalScope Inc. and has received funding from notable investors.
Fresh Nation
Seed Round in 2014
Fresh Nation is an enterprise-level B2B wholesale marketplace and management platform for the retail grocery industry, operationalizing local and specialty food assortments for the nation’s largest retailers and distributors. Fresh Nation’s proprietary Virtual Supply Chain™ platform simplifies the complexity of working with thousands of small vendors, saving time and cutting costs. Incorporating a vendor and product rich CRM, interactive supplier portal, order management suite, accounting and invoicing tools, and flexible EDI/API integrations, Fresh Nation is becoming the grocery industry standard for enterprise specialty food management.
StyleSeat
Series A in 2014
StyleSeat operates a leading marketplace designed to connect independent beauty professionals with clients seeking grooming and beauty services. The platform facilitates easy discovery, booking, and payment for a range of services, including hair styling, nail artistry, and esthetics. In addition to serving consumers, StyleSeat provides essential business management tools that empower beauty professionals to efficiently manage their operations and expand their client base. With over 100 million appointments booked and significant revenue generated for small businesses, StyleSeat continues to enhance its offerings to support both clients and service providers in the beauty industry.
LivingSocial
Venture Round in 2013
LivingSocial is an online local marketplace that connects buyers and sellers, offering discounted deals on a wide range of products and services. Founded by Aaron Batalion, Eddie Frederick, Tim O'Shaughnessy, and Val Aleksenko in 2007, the company initially operated under the name Hungry Machine before rebranding to LivingSocial. Headquartered in the District of Columbia, LivingSocial features various categories including restaurants, events, sports and fitness, health and beauty services, travel, and shopping, along with a selection of coupons and gifts for different occasions. The platform emphasizes social commerce, allowing users to search for deals based on geographic location and earn rewards. LivingSocial serves a diverse clientele, including local merchants, national brands, and affiliates, and has been a subsidiary of Groupon since October 31, 2016.
HealthPocket
Series A in 2012
HealthPocket is a new technology company that compares and ranks all the health plans available — all at once. HealthPocket will help you: * Find the highest quality and lowest priced health insurance * Save on your out-of-pocket costs for healthcare
TaskRabbit
Series C in 2012
TaskRabbit, Inc. is an online platform that connects clients with taskers for same-day home services. Founded in 2008 and based in San Francisco, California, TaskRabbit offers a variety of services including minor home repairs, furniture assembly, moving, house cleaning, and yard work. The platform allows users to easily book freelance labor for everyday tasks, facilitating immediate assistance within their local communities. TaskRabbit operates in thousands of cities across nine countries, including the United States, Canada, and several European nations, and is available in over 200 IKEA stores worldwide. In 2017, the company became a subsidiary of Ingka Group, which is part of the IKEA family.
Craftsvilla
Series A in 2012
Craftsvilla Handicrafts Pvt Limited is an online marketplace based in Mumbai, India, specializing in Indian handmade, vintage, ethnic, organic, and natural products. Founded in 2011, the platform offers a diverse array of items, including sarees, bridal lehengas, salwar suits, jewelry, bags, home décor, bath and beauty products, and health-focused items. Craftsvilla aims to empower designers and artisans by providing them a platform to showcase their unique creations, thus promoting Indian culture and craftsmanship. The company emphasizes the use of quality raw materials, minimizing chemicals, and utilizing natural dyes, ensuring that each product undergoes rigorous quality checks. By connecting artisans and small businesses with customers worldwide, Craftsvilla aspires to create a global brand that celebrates the richness of Indian heritage.
TaskRabbit
Series B in 2011
TaskRabbit, Inc. is an online platform that connects clients with taskers for same-day home services. Founded in 2008 and based in San Francisco, California, TaskRabbit offers a variety of services including minor home repairs, furniture assembly, moving, house cleaning, and yard work. The platform allows users to easily book freelance labor for everyday tasks, facilitating immediate assistance within their local communities. TaskRabbit operates in thousands of cities across nine countries, including the United States, Canada, and several European nations, and is available in over 200 IKEA stores worldwide. In 2017, the company became a subsidiary of Ingka Group, which is part of the IKEA family.
LivingSocial
Series F in 2011
LivingSocial is an online local marketplace that connects buyers and sellers, offering discounted deals on a wide range of products and services. Founded by Aaron Batalion, Eddie Frederick, Tim O'Shaughnessy, and Val Aleksenko in 2007, the company initially operated under the name Hungry Machine before rebranding to LivingSocial. Headquartered in the District of Columbia, LivingSocial features various categories including restaurants, events, sports and fitness, health and beauty services, travel, and shopping, along with a selection of coupons and gifts for different occasions. The platform emphasizes social commerce, allowing users to search for deals based on geographic location and earn rewards. LivingSocial serves a diverse clientele, including local merchants, national brands, and affiliates, and has been a subsidiary of Groupon since October 31, 2016.
Craftsvilla
Venture Round in 2011
Craftsvilla Handicrafts Pvt Limited is an online marketplace based in Mumbai, India, specializing in Indian handmade, vintage, ethnic, organic, and natural products. Founded in 2011, the platform offers a diverse array of items, including sarees, bridal lehengas, salwar suits, jewelry, bags, home décor, bath and beauty products, and health-focused items. Craftsvilla aims to empower designers and artisans by providing them a platform to showcase their unique creations, thus promoting Indian culture and craftsmanship. The company emphasizes the use of quality raw materials, minimizing chemicals, and utilizing natural dyes, ensuring that each product undergoes rigorous quality checks. By connecting artisans and small businesses with customers worldwide, Craftsvilla aspires to create a global brand that celebrates the richness of Indian heritage.
LivingSocial
Series E in 2011
LivingSocial is an online local marketplace that connects buyers and sellers, offering discounted deals on a wide range of products and services. Founded by Aaron Batalion, Eddie Frederick, Tim O'Shaughnessy, and Val Aleksenko in 2007, the company initially operated under the name Hungry Machine before rebranding to LivingSocial. Headquartered in the District of Columbia, LivingSocial features various categories including restaurants, events, sports and fitness, health and beauty services, travel, and shopping, along with a selection of coupons and gifts for different occasions. The platform emphasizes social commerce, allowing users to search for deals based on geographic location and earn rewards. LivingSocial serves a diverse clientele, including local merchants, national brands, and affiliates, and has been a subsidiary of Groupon since October 31, 2016.
LivingSocial
Series D in 2010
LivingSocial is an online local marketplace that connects buyers and sellers, offering discounted deals on a wide range of products and services. Founded by Aaron Batalion, Eddie Frederick, Tim O'Shaughnessy, and Val Aleksenko in 2007, the company initially operated under the name Hungry Machine before rebranding to LivingSocial. Headquartered in the District of Columbia, LivingSocial features various categories including restaurants, events, sports and fitness, health and beauty services, travel, and shopping, along with a selection of coupons and gifts for different occasions. The platform emphasizes social commerce, allowing users to search for deals based on geographic location and earn rewards. LivingSocial serves a diverse clientele, including local merchants, national brands, and affiliates, and has been a subsidiary of Groupon since October 31, 2016.
LivingSocial
Series C in 2010
LivingSocial is an online local marketplace that connects buyers and sellers, offering discounted deals on a wide range of products and services. Founded by Aaron Batalion, Eddie Frederick, Tim O'Shaughnessy, and Val Aleksenko in 2007, the company initially operated under the name Hungry Machine before rebranding to LivingSocial. Headquartered in the District of Columbia, LivingSocial features various categories including restaurants, events, sports and fitness, health and beauty services, travel, and shopping, along with a selection of coupons and gifts for different occasions. The platform emphasizes social commerce, allowing users to search for deals based on geographic location and earn rewards. LivingSocial serves a diverse clientele, including local merchants, national brands, and affiliates, and has been a subsidiary of Groupon since October 31, 2016.
Wikio
Series A in 2007
Wikio Shopping is an e-commerce platform that enables users to find, compare, and purchase products and services. Users can find deals, consumer reviews, professional tests, photos, and videos on the platform. Wikio was founded by Pierre Chappaz in April 2006 and is based in Paris, Ile-de-France.
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