MassChallenge

MassChallenge is a global nonprofit startup accelerator headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2009. It supports early-stage entrepreneurs from various industries, including technology, healthcare, and finance, by providing mentorship, resources, and networking opportunities. With locations in countries such as Israel, Mexico, Switzerland, and Texas, MassChallenge operates a non-equity model, allowing startups to retain full ownership while benefiting from expert guidance and connections. The accelerator conducts various programs tailored to specific sectors, such as MassChallenge HealthTech and MassChallenge FinTech, which facilitate partnerships between startups and established enterprises to drive innovation and market growth. Through its extensive global network, MassChallenge aims to strengthen the innovation ecosystem and empower high-potential startups to create meaningful impact.

Cait Brumme

Acting CEO

Siobhan Dullea

CEO

Kiki Mills Johnston

Managing Director, Boston

Matt Lashmar

Managing Director

Camila Lecaros

Managing Director

Yonit Serkin

Managing Director

Devon Sherman

Founding Director, Head of MassChallenge FinTech

Michelle Williams

Vice President and Head of Texas Strategy

Past deals in Retail

Tespack

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Tespack Ltd. is a Finnish company that specializes in mobile energy solutions, providing a variety of products such as ultra-light batteries, solar panels, smartpacks, backpacks, and portable chargers. Founded in 2013 and based in Helsinki, Tespack focuses on creating smart mobile micro-grids for challenging markets, particularly for off-grid usage. The company employs advanced software, deep learning technology, and proprietary hardware to deliver reliable and sustainable energy infrastructure in remote locations. Tespack's mission includes addressing critical battery management challenges, such as enhancing battery recycling accuracy and monitoring battery performance. Its products are distributed across various European countries through distributors, retailers, and online sales, catering to remote workers, adventurers, and disaster relief efforts.

IAMBIC

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
IAMBIC is a footwear technology company focused on creating size-inclusive shoes through AI-driven custom fitting. Recognized as one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2023, IAMBIC utilizes advanced artificial intelligence to address the unique fit challenges often overlooked by traditional sizing systems, providing personalized comfort for a diverse range of foot shapes. With 12 patent-pending innovations and support from the National Science Foundation, the company aims to scale its bespoke footwear offerings, making personalized luxury accessible to a broader audience. The team comprises experts from renowned brands such as Nike, Ralph Lauren, and Puma, and is dedicated to transforming the footwear industry by ensuring that inclusive sizing becomes a standard practice, allowing users to walk comfortably and improve mobility.

ALPHS

Seed Round in 2021
ALPHS is a fast-growing privately held organization with a business valuation of $7 million as of 2023, Forbes estimated. The inspirational success story of the empire redirects to Ashini Gogoi, an ex-Meta employee, who haphazardly started it as a lifestyle community on Instagram in January 2021 as per an investigation by CNN—Forbes declared that he is a young yet enigmatic self-made CEO. Following his vision in August 2020, Ashini managed to take a loan capital of US$40,000 from his friends and family, his company started making headlines in major publications for the first time in November 2022, when the company signed a contract with the American rapper, Wiz Khalifa. The company is listed as a high-profile organization on Crunchbase and is actively offering its services in Tier 1 countries as of 2023—a statistical analysis showed that 87% of its customer base is women from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Italy. The company's website gets active during major festivals only and consumers can purchase for a limited duration of seven days, hence selling out very quickly—their most affordable models that hold their value start between $850 and $1,200. "ALPHS Inc. is one of the most secretive young companies in corporate history next to the giant Rolex," says the American business newspaper, The Wall Street Journal. Reports suggest that Ashini took down several notable articles including Forbes, CNN, WSJ—while his organization was under suspicion by April 2023—the company claimed that their products were meticulously made and they had consistently maintained their values. The company has drawn criticism from multiple sources, with questions raised about its secretive nature, and faced numerous allegations on whether their business was legal—including a handful of law firms in the financial investigation—a rigorous background check was done which publicized that they operate as an online retailer—with the approval of the Jewelers Vigilance Committee—the materials used by the company were declared legitimate in October 2022. The company also produces high-quality films titled, "Inspired by best-selling novels" for customer retention and is investing enormous funds in the development of artificial intelligence. ALPHS headquarters were officially shifted from Hyderabad, India to Milan, Italy in March 2023 under the guidance of Y Combinator, the lead investor of the company. As of 2023, the company has reportedly signed agreements with eleven prominent stars and models for endorsing its products.

Procurance

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Procurance is a solution that helps manage the sustainability of brands, retailers, and other value-chain partners' supply chains. It combines intelligent web and mobile-based tools, developed using globally-aligned metrics and methodology for risk detection, advanced analytics that combine micro-data with satellite data (e.g. deforestation maps) to provide actionable insights to procurement, marketing, and sustainability managers.

Wave Company

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Wave Company is a diversified smart apparel firm focused on enhancing athletic performance and recovery through innovative technology. Its flagship product, WaveWear, utilizes patented compression and kinesiology features to aid in injury prevention and recovery for athletes. The company leverages its proprietary conductive silicone technology, Elecsil, to analyze human movement and enhance training experiences. In addition to developing advanced sportswear, Wave Company produces and sells core material technologies, including its bio-silicone technology, to various sectors such as sportswear, healthcare, and smart wear. This approach allows Wave Company to distribute finished products directly to consumers or license its material technologies to other brands, similar to established names in the industry.

goBox

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
goBox is an online shopping platform that is in alliance with Amazon, eBay, Best Buy, SHEIN, and Wallgreens, users can know the final price of a product to the door of their house by paying it in Quetzales by simply copying and pasting the link in our Web. Users pay with a debit, credit, deposit card, and even VisaCuotas.

Discoverfy

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Discoverfy is a Product Discovery SaaS made for retailers & e-commerce. After an easy integration, they are able to show their full catalog in an innovative way, which allows collecting data from what's happening in their online stores. Users are guided into their best match while receiving recommendations, turning the shopping experience into something fun.

Nuw (The Nu Wardrobe LTD)

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
The Nu Wardrobe is a circular fashion platform that allows users to digitize their wardrobes and share clothing with others in their community. By facilitating borrowing, sharing, and swapping of garments, the platform extends the life cycle of clothing and significantly reduces garment waste while maintaining a focus on style. Users can participate in innovative events designed to raise awareness about sustainable fashion, providing a fun alternative to traditional shopping. Through a subscription model, The Nu Wardrobe enables individuals to enjoy a sustainable fashion experience, giving new life to existing clothing within their communities.

Otomo

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Otomo delivers self-driving finance as-a-service to retail financial institutions, fintech companies, and brands. The company offers an AI-powered platform that provides consumers with autonomous finance tools, designed to simplify their financial lives by eliminating forethought and guesswork. Additionally, Otomo enhances personal and financial wellness through a perks and rewards system that offers personalized discounts and incentives. This approach not only improves consumer engagement but also helps clients reduce churn and achieve positive returns. By creating an integrated and user-friendly experience, Otomo aims to transform the way individuals manage their finances.

SheFly

Grant in 2021
SheFly is a retailer of women's outdoor-based apparel products intended for women and people of all genders. Founded in 2018 by co-founders Georgia Grace, Bianca Gonzale, and Charlotte Massey. The company operates in Gunnison, Colorado.

Femly

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Femly is a manufacturer of plant-based and environmentally friendly period care products, founded in 2016 and based in Baltimore, Maryland. The company specializes in women's sanitary products, offering a range of disposable pads and liners made from certified organic cotton grown without pesticides. These products feature soft-cotton wings, improved absorbency, and extended length, ensuring comfort and health for users. Femly also provides an online shopping platform for customers, addressing inquiries through various communication channels, including phone and email. The company aims to deliver feminine care solutions that promote internal stability and overall well-being.

Retail MarketPoint

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Retail MarketPoint is a real estate technology company focused on site location analytics for the retail sector. It operates a platform that utilizes AI-based technology to analyze and forecast retail locations across the United States. This platform provides valuable insights by simulating all retail locations and brands, offering solutions to common challenges faced by retailers and restaurants when deciding to open or close locations. Retail MarketPoint enables users to access a comprehensive database of retailers, shopping centers, and retail districts, as well as an analytics platform that supports market planning and customer analysis.

myGini

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
myGini is an integrated payments and shopping app that delivers the ultimate “win-win-win” for cardholders, retailers and banks. By serving as a bridge between MasterCard/Visa networks and financial institutions, myGini offers cardholders a superior shopping experience, while increasing transactional volume for retailers and banks. Its real-time push notifications bring banking and rewards together—as if by magic!

Retail MarketPoint

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Retail MarketPoint is a real estate technology company focused on site location analytics for the retail sector. It operates a platform that utilizes AI-based technology to analyze and forecast retail locations across the United States. This platform provides valuable insights by simulating all retail locations and brands, offering solutions to common challenges faced by retailers and restaurants when deciding to open or close locations. Retail MarketPoint enables users to access a comprehensive database of retailers, shopping centers, and retail districts, as well as an analytics platform that supports market planning and customer analysis.

Presso

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Presso offers distributed micro-retail solution for ultra-fast dry-cleaning.

HanaBi

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
HanaBi wants to offer these customers a ready-to-go solution to penetrate the in-wash fabric solid scent booster market, and to their consumers better product to fulfill their long-lasting fragrance expectations.

Ascalapha

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Ascalapha is a company founded in 2017 that serves as a bridge between responsible consumers and Mexican artisans. It provides a curated selection of handmade craft products, showcasing authentic Mexican artistry. By connecting craft communities with consumers who appreciate design, Ascalapha enables the purchase of unique and culturally significant items, supporting local artisans and promoting traditional craftsmanship.

Yu-Track

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Yu-Track is a tech-based company that specializes in developing platforms aimed at enhancing the management of field collection teams through real-time visibility. Their software includes a mobile application that utilizes smartphone GPS technology to enable automatic check-ins and check-outs for employees during meetings. This innovation allows small and medium-sized businesses to monitor the activities and performance of their field staff more effectively. Yu-Track's solutions are designed to help organizations connect with customers intelligently, identify behaviors, and improve performance metrics using artificial intelligence. The company has garnered interest from various sectors, including banks, retail, financial institutions, insurance companies, collection agencies, and compensation funds, particularly in Chile, Peru, Colombia, and Mexico, ensuring its competitive positioning in the market.

GetIn

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Getin specializes in retail analytics by providing a web-based reporting portal that measures in-store traffic and consumer behavior. The platform delivers valuable data and insights that help retail store owners optimize various aspects of their business, including labor management, marketing performance, merchandising strategies, and real estate investments. Additionally, it enhances customer engagement by sending brand loyalty messages, coupons, and discount offers to shoppers in shopping malls, thereby influencing their purchasing decisions. Through its innovative solutions, Getin aims to improve the overall effectiveness of retail operations.

Global Security Advancements

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Global Security Advancements helps the consumers and defense industry along with firearm manufacturers and retail companies. It develops, manufactures, and markets "TRA-SOR" the "World's First IoT Safe Storage System".

LAPSNAP

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
LapSnap is used for grocery shopping, doing laundry, and gardening. It is an e-commerce platform that provides shopping baskets designed with and for wheelchair users. For inquiries, email, telephone numbers, and addresses are available on their websites.

Quiena Inversiones

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Quiena Inversiones is a retail investor platform that empowers small and medium savers to access investment products that were previously out of reach. Utilizing advanced technology, Quiena enables customers to begin investing with a single click, regardless of their prior knowledge. The platform automatically manages investments tailored to each user's goals and needs, providing solutions for short-term cash management in local currency, options for converting balances to US dollars, and opportunities for long-term investments in global assets. By calculating optimal portfolios based on individual risk profiles and objectives, Quiena offers a seamless way to navigate local, international, and sector-specific risks while maximizing potential returns.

TireTutor

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
TireTutor develops an online platform that connects consumers with local and independent tire dealers. It provides transparent tire pricing and unbiased recommendations. It also makes comparison shopping easy, helping people get back on the road quickly. The company also helps shops optimize the supply chain, enhance the online presence, and close more business. TireTutor was founded on 2018 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Viv

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Viv provides women with earth-friendly period care products. They provide delivery services.

FINDOURVIEW

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Findourview is a text-based consumer feedback software that offers product reviews and questionnaires. They involve in consumer insight, AI, NLP, collective intelligence, customer feedback, text analysis, survey analysis, review analysis, consumer reviews, commerce content, and affiliate content.

TEE COMMERCE

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Tee Commerce builds & manages online shops for golf courses, schools, and others who want a fully managed e-commerce solution.

Moxie Apparel

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Moxie Scrubs is a Boston, MA based medical apparel startup born out of the Harvard Innovation Lab. Our company creates innovative medical apparel designed by nurses for nurses. Here at Moxie Scrubs, we're disrupting the medical apparel market as the first direct-to-consumer brand for nurses. While one can define Moxie as having 'force of character, determination or nerve, this definition represents the nurses who are part of the movement behind our brand - Our mission is to enhance, inspire, and empower the MOXIE in every nurse.

Pixevia

Seed Round in 2020
PIXEVIA - AI for retail. Our flagship product - fully autonomous stores, powered by AI, cameras, and sensors. You simply walk in, take what you want, and go.

Planted Foods

Grant in 2019
Planted Foods AG, founded in 2019 and based in Zürich, Switzerland, specializes in the development of plant-based meat products. The company's offerings include planted chicken and BBQ planted chicken, which are crafted using pea protein, pea fiber, sunflower oil, and water to replicate the taste, texture, and mouthfeel of traditional animal meat. By employing advanced technology, Planted Foods transforms these natural ingredients into nutritious, high-protein alternatives that appeal to consumers seeking plant-based options. Additionally, the company operates an e-commerce platform to facilitate the sale of its products directly to customers.

Mens GoldBoxx

Grant in 2019
MensGoldBoxx is an intuitive retail and subscription solution for Big&Tall men. B&T men's retail needs are about a decade behind creating a real opportunity for someone to add massive value to this market with minimal risk. B&T desperately needs clothing options, updated fits, and fabrics, consistent sizing, KIND customer service,(read: LOVE.) What we have is the team, the experience, the market, the road map, and the grit to infiltrate this 5B industry, where 70% of B&T Men polled, shop at 'other.'

Uproot

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Uproot, founded in 2018 and based in New York, specializes in providing healthy and sustainable plant-based milk solutions for food services, including college dining and coffee shops. The company addresses the increasing demand for diverse plant milk options, such as oat milk, soymilk, and chocolate pea milk, by offering innovative dispensers that streamline operations and minimize packaging waste. Uproot's products are designed for health-conscious consumers and aim to lower greenhouse gas emissions and water usage compared to traditional dairy and existing plant milk alternatives. By focusing on sustainability and convenience, Uproot supports food service providers in meeting the evolving preferences of their customers.

GotSpot

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
GotSpot is short-term space for your business. Think Airbnb, but for all kinds of commercial spaces. We've created a digital marketplace where entrepreneurs who typically don't keep commercial space (kitchens, galleries, studios, warehouses, workshops, bars, restaurants, etc.) can rent it from local businesses for hours or days at a time. The entrepreneur gets to capitalize on a new opportunity, while creating a new revenue stream for local businesses. We're growing the local economy while building community resiliency.

Waterdata

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Waterdata is a company that specializes in AI-driven data analytics and dynamic pricing solutions, aimed at helping retailers enhance their marketing strategies and revenue management. By utilizing advanced artificial intelligence, Waterdata's platform enables businesses to convert their data into actionable insights, facilitating automated marketing actions that are both profitable and efficient. The company's technology focuses on addressing the complexities of demand variability, allowing enterprises to optimize the balance between supply and demand. Through its cross-industry dynamic pricing model, Waterdata assists organizations in tackling revenue management challenges by analyzing customer behavior and market trends.

Neema Food

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Neema Food produces delicious Central African condiments and sauces. The company's sauces are made from their family recipe from DRCongo going back to 3 generations. Neema Food was established in 2015 in London, England.

SINGLE BAKED SWEETS

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
SINGLE BAKED SWEETS provides pre-measured dry ingredients, bakeware, and simple instructions along with bake-at-home dessert kits. They also provide sugar cookie with sprinkles and dark chocolate cookie with white chocolate chips.

Smoodi

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Smoodi specializes in the development of an automated smoothie machine that offers a convenient way for individuals to prepare fresh and customized smoothies without the hassle of clean-up. This innovative machine features a touchscreen interface, allowing users to select from various pre-programmed recipes or create their own unique blends. In addition to the machine, Smoodi provides pre-packed, all-natural frozen smoothie cups stored in a separate freezer unit. This combination of products enables convenience store owners to meet the growing consumer demand for fresh, healthy nutrition, making it an appealing option for those looking to offer premium, on-demand smoothies.

Pixevia

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
PIXEVIA - AI for retail. Our flagship product - fully autonomous stores, powered by AI, cameras, and sensors. You simply walk in, take what you want, and go.

Pack Elephant

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Pack Elephant is a black-owned and woman-owned business that specializes in socially conscious gifting, connecting conscientious gifters with a network of ethnically diverse artisans and makers. The company offers a range of curated gifts that reflect various themes, including social causes, BIPOC ownership, orientation, geography, and service to country. By focusing on personalized and meaningful gifts, Pack Elephant aims to make the gifting experience both simple and impactful. Their platform also aligns corporate gifts with companies' ESG and supplier diversity goals, allowing gifters to track the social impact of their selections. This commitment to high-touch customer service enhances the overall experience for those looking to honor individuals in a thoughtful manner.

Invent Boston

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Invent Boston design, manufactures and supplies every day routines.

Jamber

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Jamber, Inc. is a consumer product company based in Hull, Massachusetts, that specializes in manufacturing and selling ergonomic mugs and teacups. Founded in 2014, the company primarily markets its products through online channels, focusing on enhancing user comfort and convenience. While it has a presence in the consumer goods sector, there is a noted discrepancy regarding its operations, as some sources also describe Jamber as a travel web-design agency. However, the core business remains centered on its innovative drinkware offerings, catering to consumers seeking ergonomic solutions for their beverage experiences.

Impact Everything

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Impact Everything is a business focused on community assistance through the sale of various products, including clothing, accessories, home goods, and bath and body products. The company operates an online platform that allows customers to select from a diverse range of items while also contributing to solutions for pressing global issues with each purchase. Impact Everything emphasizes the importance of social responsibility, enabling consumers to make a positive impact through their buying choices. The company provides multiple contact options, including mail, phone, and a physical address, to facilitate communication with its community.

Roog

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
ROOG operates a social marketing and e-commerce platform designed to connect consumers with small businesses in underserved communities. The platform addresses essential needs of small businesses, including targeted marketing, promotions, customer reviews, and analytics. By offering incentives and facilitating hyperlocal deliveries, ROOG enhances community engagement and helps amplify the presence of minority-owned businesses. Customers can easily locate these businesses within their communities, promoting safer shopping experiences and increasing sales opportunities through mobile orders and purchases. Overall, ROOG aims to foster a supportive ecosystem for both small business owners and conscious shoppers.

OtailO

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
OtailO is a company that offers a smart and sustainable solution for managing online product returns. Founded in 2019 and based in Ramat Hasharon, Israel, OtailO employs an AI and data-driven platform designed for enterprise retailers. The system calculates the optimal shelf for each return in real time and facilitates dynamic routing to that location. Key features include remote inspection to verify the condition of returns and the transformation of authorized partners into local reselling, recycling, refurbishing, and donation points. This approach minimizes logistical costs, reduces carbon emissions, and addresses returns-related fraud while enhancing customer loyalty by improving the overall post-purchase experience. By connecting online and offline retailers, OtailO creates a more efficient returns process that benefits both retailers and consumers.

Muralise

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Muralise provides residential interior design, commercial interior design, hotel interior design, restaurant interior design, and school interior design services. Their customers inquiries are addressed through phone, email, and online applications.

Wear Love joy

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Wear Love joy is a ecommerce company that provides clothing for women.

Grocery TV

Grant in 2018
At Grocery TV, we’re reinventing how retailers and brands connect with shoppers in-store. Our digital platform empowers physical stores and products to stay competitive in an increasingly digital world.

Unsize

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Unsize is a clothing-fitting platform designed to assist online shoppers in finding the right size for their purchases. By leveraging proprietary technology, the platform allows users to take precise measurements, ensuring a better fit and enhanced comfort in clothing selections. Unsize aims to simplify the online shopping experience by addressing the common challenge of size selection, making it easier for consumers to customize their clothing choices effectively.

TUMBIKO JOYERIA

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Tumbiko is a producer and developer of jewelry. They provide products that include rings, earrings, bangles, chains, necklaces, knowledge, and a bracelet. They offer products that are available for shopping online. Their customers' inquiries are addressed through phone, email, and online applications.

ShelfWise

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
ShelfWise is a technology company that specializes in image recognition software aimed at enhancing retail operations. Its platform offers brands real-time insights by accurately identifying products on store shelves. This capability allows users to assess shelf share, product presence, and compliance with planograms. Additionally, ShelfWise provides tools for generating discrepancy reports, image overwriting, photo stitching, and on-device reporting. By automating data collection processes, the company helps retailers, distributors, and brokers improve efficiency and decision-making in inventory management.

Flyla

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Flyla GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in online booking solutions tailored for students and young travelers. The company connects with airlines to establish student fares as part of a revenue management strategy, distributing these discounted rates to its growing network of enrolled university students. By offering an intuitive online platform, Flyla simplifies travel arrangements, allowing users to easily access deals, provide necessary travel details, and complete payments. This approach aims to address the financial barriers faced by students, making air travel more accessible and affordable.

Intelistyle

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Intelistyle Ltd. is a London-based artificial intelligence fashion stylist company founded in 2017. It specializes in providing personalized styling recommendations for fashion retailers, enhancing their digital discovery experiences. Its platform includes features such as "Complete the Look," which generates multiple outfit combinations for selected products, and an AI chatbot that offers personal styling advice. Additionally, it provides alternatives for out-of-stock items and assists in wardrobe management. Intelistyle is utilized by prominent brands, including D&G, MaxMara, and Tommy Hilfiger, to improve customer engagement and sales. The platform's unique fashion-specific personalization capabilities have demonstrated superior performance compared to human stylists, generating a significant revenue uplift for retailers and increasing conversion rates, basket sizes, and repeat purchases.

THE 1854 CYCLING

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
THE 1854 CYCLING focuses on addressing generational poverty by creating living wage job opportunities for formerly incarcerated individuals. The company manufactures bicycles, including electric and cargo models, and offers cycling apparel and accessories, promoting an eco-friendly mode of transportation. By providing high-quality cycling products, THE 1854 CYCLING aims to support the health and fitness of its customers while serving as a symbol of a broader movement to empower those re-entering society.

Rootastes

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Rootastes is an innovative workplace lunch service providing delicious, nutritionally-balanced meals, created by our in-house chef and delivered to local offices. Rootastes offers a complete online corporate lunch platform for both group catering and individually packaged meals.

AKUA

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Akua Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in manufacturing plant-based snacks using ocean-farmed kelp. Founded in 2017, Akua aims to shift the perception of sustainable seafood by utilizing seaweeds that grow along coastlines worldwide. The company offers a range of vegan, gluten-free, and soy-free products that are low in calories, catering to health-conscious consumers. Akua sells its snacks online, providing customers with an affordable option for healthy and flavorful snacks derived from sustainable sources.

Natured

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Foodstack is a wholesale food and beverage online food delivery platform. They offer customizing products and pricing for each customer, setting up ordering windows, and enabling standing, and repeat orders, among other things.

BUHO

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
BUHO is a sustainable fashion & lifestyle platform with products for women, men, kids & home under one banner for the first time. We're rooted in an uncompromising commitment to sustainable contemporary fashion that’s easy to find, fun to wear, and earth-loving. Our company was born out of a belief that fashion can do better because we know better. By combining fashion and social impact, BUHO provides consumers the opportunity to shop by the values most important to them. As an active member of 1% For the Planet, BUHO commits to donating 1% of all sales to support environmental programs and is a fully circular business with biodegradable packaging and an easy recycle program that distributes items to one of our non-profit partners repurposes it into new materials. We are currently going through our B-Corp Certification Process.

Selina Wamucii

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Selina Wamucii facilitates the buying and importing of food and agricultural products from Africa, connecting businesses globally with local producers. The company collaborates with cooperatives, farmers' groups, and agro-processors to create a trustworthy platform for transactions between buyers and family farmers, including smallholders and fishing communities. By streamlining agricultural value chains, Selina Wamucii reduces inefficiencies, thereby minimizing food wastage and enhancing farmers' incomes. The platform offers a wide variety of products, including fruits, vegetables, dairy, fish, meat, oils, grains, and spices, making it easier for buyers to source quality produce directly from farmers. This approach not only supports local economies but also ensures that fresh produce reaches the market efficiently, even for farmers with limited access to technology.

GuestBox

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
GuestBox offers a subscription service that delivers curated welcome boxes for hosts of vacation rentals. These boxes contain high-quality essentials and luxury amenities, including toiletries, skincare products, and snacks, tailored to enhance the guest experience. By subscribing to GuestBox, hosts can easily select and order personalized gift boxes, ensuring their guests receive thoughtful and premium items during their stay. The service aims to provide a convenient solution for property owners looking to elevate their hospitality offerings.

Ungrocery

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Ungrocery is a food marketplace that focuses on connecting consumers with quality and safe health products. The company offers a diverse range of items, including pasta, vegetables, beef, peanut brittle, jerky, and pork salamis. By providing a platform for customers to easily browse and purchase their preferred food products, Ungrocery aims to promote healthier eating choices and foster a community centered around quality food.

Whimmly

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Whimmly is a developer of a virtual shopping assistant application tailored for eCommerce stores. The platform employs an intelligent natural language interface that engages customers in meaningful conversations about products and helps them discover new items. By personalizing the shopping experience, Whimmly tracks consumer purchase and browsing history while analyzing dialog interactions to understand individual tastes and preferences. This capability allows eCommerce retailers to foster personalized interactions with their customers, ultimately enhancing sales and strengthening brand loyalty.

MirrAR.io

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
MirrAR.io drives up engagement and increase sales for innovative fashion brands. With turnkey integration, existing websites allow immersive experience with augmented reality. Immersive experience drives up to 25% conversion rate on website trials, north of 37% increase in sales and compelling customer advocacy. We are strong advocates of responsive customer experience.

TasteHit

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
TasteHit is a Software-as-a-Service platform that enhances online shopping experiences through Artificial Intelligence. It offers a range of data-driven tools designed to improve user engagement across web, mobile, and email platforms, ultimately aiming to boost sales performance for online merchants. By utilizing advanced machine learning algorithms, TasteHit helps retailers understand customer preferences and behaviors, acting effectively as a virtual salesperson. The platform is user-friendly and can be installed quickly by individuals without technical expertise. TasteHit serves a diverse clientele, including niche retailers, specialized marketplaces, and prominent fashion brands, and has demonstrated the capability to increase conversion rates by up to 20%.

Nextome

Seed Round in 2017
Nextome specializes in advanced real-time location systems (RTLS) and indoor positioning solutions designed to enhance the accessibility and functionality of various indoor spaces, including warehouses, malls, airports, and hospitals. The company utilizes a combination of smartphone sensors and low-signal Bluetooth beacons, along with artificial intelligence algorithms, to deliver high-accuracy navigation and tracking capabilities. This innovative technology allows for seamless integration of indoor and outdoor environments, creating smarter venues that offer new opportunities for businesses, developers, and individuals. Nextome aims to address the challenges of indoor navigation while ensuring a straightforward installation process for its clients.

infinight

Grant in 2017
infinight was conceived to make the whole nightlife experience better for everybody. For the party-goers, we built a mobile and web platform to find the best bars, clubs and events, while being able to buy tickets, book tables in one click and enjoy happy hour deals. For venue owners, we created the first nightlife specific ticketing and marketing platform that enables them to increase their conversions and save precious time. In other words, infinight is nightlife, but made better.

Virtuality New Space

Grant in 2017
They use a VR headset and a gesture recognition camera to create a high quality, enjoyable experience that will allow customers to interact naturally with products using only their hands, view from every angle and customize the product in the VR.They've created an amazing shopping experience using Virtual Reality (VR), helping reatilers by reducing physical store space, and support marketing through consumer behavior analysis.

ADIFF

Grant in 2017
ADIFF is a humanitarian fashion start-up that focuses on addressing global issues through innovative design while simultaneously providing support to refugees. The brand specializes in all-gender, one-size transformable products, such as multipurpose jackets that are practical, durable, and waterproof, designed to be worn in various environments. Initially created to assist refugees, the positive market response led to these products becoming available for purchase. Founder Angela Luna established a donation-driven business model, ensuring that a portion of profits from sales is redirected to humanitarian initiatives, particularly aiding refugees. By upcycling traditional waste materials for their clothing and accessories, ADIFF not only aims to reduce industry waste but also raises awareness of urgent social concerns. Each purchase contributes to the donation of essential items to those in need, reinforcing the brand's commitment to making a meaningful impact.

MagicTomato

Grant in 2017
MagicTomato operates an online grocery marketplace that focuses on providing locally made and sourced products. Founded in September 2016 in the Geneva area, the company aims to encourage consumers to adopt healthier grocery shopping habits by offering a selection of over 800 non-industrial and GMO-free items. Their product range includes fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, fish, dairy, organic flours, and various beverages, all sourced from a network of 30 local artisans. MagicTomato emphasizes sustainability through a decentralized business model, aiming to eliminate food waste and packaging while ensuring ultimate freshness. They offer same-day delivery, making it convenient for consumers to access high-quality products from independent craftsmen in their region. The company is already at breakeven, reflecting its successful implementation of this innovative grocery approach.

John's Crazy Socks

Grant in 2017
John's Crazy Socks is spreading happiness through socks.

Preksh Innovations Private Limited

Grant in 2017
Preksh is the Visual Commerce Solution provider. They bring real-life shopping experience to the consumers. They pioneered development of visual commerce technology based on 360 degree view of a physical store and have filed for 2 patents. Their technology based solution enables businesses to take their stores to customers, wherever they are, 24X7. Consumers will be able to enjoy seamless shopping experience of walking through their favourite store, discover their choice of products looking around the store, just the way they do in a physical store, and purchase online at their own convenience.

Lanugo Inc

Grant in 2017
Lanugo Inc is dedicated to creating a rich children's entertainment experience that immerses young audiences in Hispanic culture. The company develops original animated videos, an educational mobile application, interactive games, and live shows, all aimed at fostering child development while promoting cultural understanding and the Spanish language. Through engaging characters and storytelling, Lanugo Inc transports children into a vibrant world filled with authentic adventures, music, art, and traditional values. Additionally, the company operates an online retail store offering children's apparel and accessories, supporting parents in their efforts to instill a strong sense of identity and self-worth in their children.

TREASURE SOCKS

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
Treasure Socks provides allergy medication and safety measurements to kids with treasures.

Pouch

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Pouch is a free browser extension designed to streamline the online shopping experience by automatically locating and displaying valid voucher codes and discounts for users. It simplifies the often tedious process of searching for promotional offers, allowing shoppers to access the best deals from over 3,000 stores in the UK without navigating away from the page they are on. By eradicating the need for manual code entry, Pouch saves users both time and money, enhancing their overall online purchasing experience.

MishiPay

Grant in 2016
MishiPay Limited is a company that has developed a mobile self-checkout solution aimed at enhancing the in-store shopping experience. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, with an additional office in Bangalore, India, MishiPay's technology allows shoppers to easily pick up products, scan barcodes using their smartphones, and make payments directly through the app. This innovation eliminates the need for traditional checkout lines, enabling customers to complete transactions quickly and efficiently. MishiPay serves a diverse range of retail sectors, including fashion, consumer electronics, DIY, sports, and specialty retailers, thereby addressing the needs of modern consumers seeking convenience and speed in their shopping experience.

RUSTYS

Grant in 2016
RUSTYS is an Israeli healthy lifestyle bringing mindful snacking to the local market without compromising on taste. RUSTYS Nut Butters & Treats is a local Israeli healthy lifestyle brand giving the local market the ability to eat healthy without having to compromise on taste. They use locally sourced nuts to help promote local agriculture and combine them with organic flavors from around the globe such as Canadian maple syrup to create the most delicious nut butter spreads. Their online presence, community events and recipes they share with their audience help Israelis live healthier more active lives.

eFarm.cm

Grant in 2016
eFarm.cm operates as a comprehensive eCommerce and value chain partner in agribusiness, focusing on the promotion and sale of agro-pastoral products from Cameroon and across Africa. The platform facilitates connections between buyers and sellers, integrating information and communication technology to streamline the buying and selling of agricultural goods. It offers various online payment methods and collaborates with logistics companies to ensure the safe transport and delivery of products. In addition to providing an online marketplace, eFarm.cm supports producers by offering technical and logistical assistance in areas such as production, harvest, and post-harvest management, particularly in remote farming communities. The company also engages in the production, preservation, and sale of agricultural goods to maintain reliable supply chains. Furthermore, eFarm.cm features an academy that provides training and practical experience in agriculture, enhancing the skills of individuals within the sector.

BeautyVan

Grant in 2016
Beauty Van is a mobile shop concept who empowers beauty salons by providing: Product and service training, an Intelligent stock system, exclusive products and a great customer experience. They own 5 mobile stores and 76 customers. They plan to increase 40 units in 5 years and 42 customers per van.

Technis

Grant in 2016
Technis is focused on developing innovative connected and interactive flooring solutions. The company aims to transform physical retail environments and buildings through advanced software that digitizes these spaces, enabling the collection of real-time data. Technis provides insights into foot traffic, customer behavior, and energy and environmental quality. By offering a comprehensive approach to data collection and analysis, Technis simplifies complex challenges faced by clients in optimizing their retail and building operations.

Castellano Ethnic Origins

Grant in 2016
Castellano Ethnic Origins specializes in handmade handbags, backpacks, and friendship bracelets crafted by indigenous women in Colombia. The company focuses on supporting and preserving traditional hand craftsmanship by enhancing the skills of local artisans. Its products not only celebrate the rich cultural heritage of lesser-known tribes but also provide unique luxury items to consumers worldwide. Additionally, Castellano Ethnic Origins is committed to social responsibility, as a portion of the proceeds from each sale is allocated to water provisions for the indigenous communities involved in the production process, fostering both economic support and environmental sustainability.

Joulez

Grant in 2016
Joulez is focused on redefining STEM engagement for girls by creating educational products that inspire and empower them. The company designs innovative kits that allow tween girls to build and personalize fashionable, programmable, and connected room décor, thereby enhancing their skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Through extensive user testing, Joulez ensures that its offerings resonate with both girls and their parents, effectively addressing the gap in the traditionally boy-centric STEM toy market. Each kit not only fosters creativity and personal expression but also provides access to engaging online content, equipping girls with the knowledge and confidence needed for future innovations and careers in technology.

Nimble Babies

Grant in 2016
Nimble Babies Limited is a manufacturer and retailer of child-friendly cleaning products designed specifically to address the messes associated with raising children. Established in 2014 and based in Leamington Spa, United Kingdom, the company offers a range of products including solutions for cleaning baby bottles and breast pumps, toys, surfaces, and clothing. These products are formulated with plant-based ingredients, ensuring a safe and effective cleaning experience without harsh chemicals. Nimble Babies aims to simplify the cleaning process for parents by providing effective solutions that tackle milk residues, food stains, and sticky messes, all while promoting a clean and safe environment for children. The company sells its products through an online store, making them accessible to a wider audience.

MayoreoTotal.com

Grant in 2016
MayoreoTotal.com is an innovative online grocery platform that aims to transform the wholesale grocery market in Mexico, valued at approximately 20 billion USD. The company focuses on serving corporates, retail stores, and restaurants by providing a web-based shopping solution that offers a diverse range of grocery products at competitive prices. By facilitating a shift from traditional offline purchasing to a streamlined online experience, MayoreoTotal.com enables users to buy groceries quickly and efficiently, enhancing convenience and accessibility in the wholesale distribution channel.

PantryAce

Grant in 2016
PantryAce standardises all your food labels and let your chefs label easily, quickly and accurately. Each label contains opening date, default expiry, allergen info so nothing gets missed, no human error and food safety compliant.

Stokes Firestarters

Grant in 2016
STOKES-all natural, non-chemical firestarter made with recycled pulp, wax and sustainably harvested wood sawdust. Use with wood/charcoal. STOKES is an all natural firestarter-made with no chemicals and only recycled pulp, wax and sawdust from sustainably harvested trees. I started making these firestarters as holiday gifts with lint from dryer, egg cartons and candle stubs when I was 11.They evolved into a product that is now in over 300 stores in 8 states. Retailers include Whole Foods, Market Basket, Stop and Shop, and Shaws. STOKES work! With one match. Currently manufactured in Natick in partnership with Charles River Indust.

Cognilyze

Grant in 2016
Cognilyze is the only psychology-based, Motivation Driven Recommendations Engine:tm:. While traditional engines see what you buy, only Cognilyze sees WHY. Cognilyze Motivation Based Recommendations:tm: are therefore highly personalized and relevant, pleasantly surprising the shopper with product suggestions that make sense right now, even if they’re not similar to previous purchases, or popular among the crowd (long tail)… because Cognilyze doesn’t care WHAT EVERYONE buys, only WHY EACH INDIVIDUAL SHOPPER is MOTIVATED to buy.

Lavadero

Grant in 2016
Lavadero is a combination of laundry, dry-cleaning, and ironing services in Mexico City. Through its web and mobile app, it takes care of customers’ dirty laundry, picking up, and delivering it at their home or office premises. Laundry is delivered within 24 hours while cleaning and ironing is delivered within 48 hours. Lavadero serves three offices in Mexico City, including Cuauhtemoc: Condesa, Roma Norte, Rome, Roma Sur, Doctors, and San Rafael; Miguel Hidalgo: Escandon, Granada, Polanco, San Miguel Chapultepec, Tacubaya, Reforma, and Veronica Anzures; and Benito Juarez: Del Norte Valle, Del Valle, Valle Del Sur, Naples, Portales, San Pedro de los Pinos, San Jose Insurgentes, and Mixcoac. Lavadero was launched in 2014.

Lux Labs

Grant in 2016
Lux Labs specializes in the development of advanced optical materials through innovative nanophotonics and polymer fabrication techniques. The company has created a transparent display technology that allows users to transform ordinary windows or clear surfaces into fully functional projection displays. This technology incorporates optical angular selective films and wavelength-selective scattering films, enabling the retrofitting of any clear substrate into an effective transparent display. By leveraging these cutting-edge methods, Lux Labs aims to redefine how visual information is presented in everyday environments.

silverback.ai

Seed Round in 2016
Silverback.ai specializes in enhancing the competitive edge of online retailers by providing an automated sales decisions hub that delivers predictive insights. This technology enables retailers to identify top-selling products and set competitive prices, ultimately driving sales growth. In addition, the company collaborates with eRated, which facilitates a universal identity for e-commerce sites. This allows sellers to leverage their existing reputation across various marketplaces, eliminating the need to rebuild ratings and reviews on each platform. By using eRated's widget, sellers can present aggregated feedback and ratings, fostering greater trust among potential buyers and enhancing conversion rates. The founders of eRated bring extensive experience from elite Israeli army tech units and the Zell Entrepreneurship Program, contributing to the innovative solutions offered by both companies.

Shoplo

Grant in 2015
Shoplo is an e-commerce company that simplifies online shopping for small businesses by providing a multi-channel platform for selling products globally. The platform allows entrepreneurs to create an online store in just minutes using an intuitive drag-and-drop tool, eliminating the need for technical or design expertise. With a diverse range of offerings, including DIY, design, and fashionable handmade products, Shoplo partners with over 20,000 entrepreneurs worldwide, enabling them to save time and focus on their passions while efficiently growing their businesses.

SidelineSwap

Grant in 2015
SidelineSwap, LLC is an online marketplace focused on buying, selling, and trading sporting goods. Established in 2012 and based in Franklin Square, New York, the platform caters to a wide range of sports, including lacrosse, hockey, soccer, skiing, baseball, softball, basketball, football, golf, and snowboarding. It offers a diverse selection of products, encompassing new, used, and vintage items, as well as apparel, electronics, and gear for various sports activities. In addition to facilitating individual transactions, SidelineSwap collaborates with retailers and brands to enhance circular shopping experiences through its trade-in program and marketplace technology.

Baacco

Grant in 2015
BAACCO is the ultimate new way to search, discover and shop for top-quality and affordable wines; whilst connecting with specialist wine merchants around the UK. You can search for available wines across hundreds of merchants and transact in a matter of clicks. BAACCO disrupts the traditional e-commerce model by helping you discover quality wines from emerging sellers by connecting you directly with specialist wine merchants. Our mission is to offer unrivalled quality wine to everyone, everywhere. Our savvy community is ahead of the curve and is fast making BAACCO the go-to destination for wine.

Fugu Luggage

Grant in 2015
Fugu Luggage specializes in finding ways to make your business travel more comfortable and convenient, with an emphasis on the world of suitcases. The suitcase they've developed can change in size from check in to carry on with a series of simple steps. In addition, the design is more comfortable and user friendly, built from the strongest materials to insure a durable as well as convenient suitcase. It also has features like a built in laptop case and foldable shelves to make travel as easy as possible for todays traveler.

FoPo Food Powder

Grant in 2015
FoPo extends food shelf life from 2 weeks to 2 years by freeze drying & turning it into powder, while reducing food waste & helping farmers. In FoPo, they collect ugly fruits & vegetables before expiry from groceries & farms, freeze dry them, & turn them into food powder to preserve their nutrients, prolong shelf life, & maximize logistics. It can be used for smoothies, soups, fruit shakes, & more. The product will be sold via online, supermarkets, humanitarian mission agencies & food companies. With low price, reduced food waste & support for local businesses & farmers, FoPo creates value from the inefficiency in the food system.

Cahootsy

Grant in 2015
Cahootsy is a community of like-minded enthusiasts that share opinions and best buys. their technology connects shoppers, experts and brands to create and share must haves, opinions and latest offers in one place. With the onus on peer driven recommendations Shoppers get a personalised shopping experience they trust. Brands create relevant offers that convert to sales. A reverse Groupon. Partnering with many of UK's top Brands including M&S, House of Fraser and John Lewis and an influential blogging community. The founding team are mobile industry veterans, with over 20 years combined experience, across product development, app store management, social games and start ups; their CTO hails from Tier 1 banking and trading platforms. Backed by a strong advisory team from eCommerce and FinTech including Google, ex-Notonthehighstreet, Procter and Gamble, AMEX, Barclays, Lloyds and Amazon. **Everline Future50 'Most Disruptive' UK Company** **Finalist 'High-Impact startup' MassChallenge Accelerator 2015 ** (supported by 10 Downing Street and Tech City UK, and sponsored by RBS, Unilever, Visa Europe and others)

Spoiler Alert

Grant in 2015
Spoiler Alert is a Boston-based software company that specializes in helping perishable consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands manage excess and slow-moving inventory. The company focuses on the manufacturing and distribution levels, providing a B2B sales platform that streamlines the liquidation processes for food and beverage brands. This platform facilitates transactions across a private network of discount retailers and nonprofit organizations, with the aims of maximizing value recovery and enhancing customer relationships. By digitizing traditionally manual sales processes, Spoiler Alert improves the efficiency of sales and supply chain managers. Founded by MIT alumni, the company collaborates with major brands such as Campbell's, Danone, and Kraft Heinz, while also supporting a growing network of discount channels dedicated to increasing food access and minimizing waste.

Feed Me Pronto

Non Equity Assistance in 2015
A healthy lifestyle is extremely important and something many strive for on a daily basis. High quality options are limited, especially during the work week or when trying to meet your family's needs. We decided to change that. Our driving force is #dontslowdownforfood. At Feed Me Pronto, we carry quality grab and go meals created by a chef whose passion is nutrition and career has encompassed award winning prepared food. We also provide hundreds of snacks for adults and kids, have amazing self-serve beverage options and carry eco-friendly sundries for urban city dwellers. And all of this lives in a unique eco-friendly retail enviornment.

Haute Elan

Non Equity Assistance in 2015
Haute Elan Limited is a London-based company that operates apparel stores and a marketplace platform specializing in modest fashion for men and women. Founded in 2013, it features clothing items such as hijabs, abayas, tote bags, designer apparel, accessories, and jubbas. The platform showcases around 200 emerging and established designers from various countries, catering primarily to the £2 trillion Muslim consumer market. Haute Elan aims to provide a customer-oriented shopping experience that integrates technology with fashion. Additionally, the company fosters community engagement through annual events, including the Modest Fashion Awards and the inaugural London Modest Fashion Week, highlighting its commitment to promoting modest fashion on a global scale.

silverback.ai

Non Equity Assistance in 2015
Silverback.ai specializes in enhancing the competitive edge of online retailers by providing an automated sales decisions hub that delivers predictive insights. This technology enables retailers to identify top-selling products and set competitive prices, ultimately driving sales growth. In addition, the company collaborates with eRated, which facilitates a universal identity for e-commerce sites. This allows sellers to leverage their existing reputation across various marketplaces, eliminating the need to rebuild ratings and reviews on each platform. By using eRated's widget, sellers can present aggregated feedback and ratings, fostering greater trust among potential buyers and enhancing conversion rates. The founders of eRated bring extensive experience from elite Israeli army tech units and the Zell Entrepreneurship Program, contributing to the innovative solutions offered by both companies.

Kuona

Angel Round in 2014
Kuona is a technology company based in Monterrey, Mexico, that specializes in developing an AI-based platform aimed at enhancing the efficiency of consumer brands and retailers. The platform focuses on automatically optimizing product pricing, promotions, and inventory management. By tracking competitor prices and providing notifications for frequent changes, Kuona enables businesses to access real-time pricing and promotional information from grocery retailers. This capability allows companies to effectively optimize their trade promotions and regular pricing strategies, ultimately maximizing profits and increasing market share. Additionally, Kuona offers a mobile application that personalizes in-store deals based on user profiles and preferences, further enhancing the shopping experience for customers.

Asulia Foods

Grant in 2014
Asulia makes all natural, handcrafted fusion foods. At Asulia, they believe healthy tastes delicious and we're obsessed with sharing their love of vegetables. They have a line fusion vegan dumplings in kale, chickpea, and taro root at Whole Foods, Formaggio Kitchen SE and more. Each retail box of delicious dumplings contains 2-3 servings of superfood veggies with low glycemic index ingredients. Nutrition and education changed our life and it can change many others. A portion of proceeds support girls' education.

RetailSights

Grant in 2014
RetailSights generate actionable insights to brands through computer vision to help them understand shoppers behavior in their stores. RetailSights aim to increase sales & reduce unnecessary cost for brands by delivering a dashboard with real actionable insights of in-store customers behavior. They place cameras and with their artificial intelligence technology extract information like gender, age group, interaction with the shelf, path in the store, among others. With powerful Big Data and A.I. tools they automatically synthetize this information with business rules and behavioral economics models to deliver recommendations
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