Microsoft

Microsoft is a multinational corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells software products and services. Its offerings include the Windows operating system, Microsoft Office suite, server products like Windows Server and SQL Server, business solutions such as Dynamics, cloud services through Azure, hardware devices like Surface and Xbox, and online advertising platforms.

Lillian Barnard

CEO and Board Member

Abhilasha Bhargav-Spantzel

Partner Security Architect

Alexia Cambon

Senior Director, Research

Shinesa Cambric

Principal Product Manager

Puneet Chandok

Corporate Vice President of Microsoft India and South Asia

Roberto Croci

Managing Director, Microsoft for Startups MEA

David Dennis

Principal Program and Product Manager

Scott Guthrie

Executive Vice President, Cloud + AI Group

Philip Meyer

Partner Technology Strategist - Hosting and Cloud

Brandon Middaugh

Investor

Satya Nadella

CEO

Takeshi Numoto

EVP and CMO

Mohammed Saleh

Health Director

Brian Schultz

Director, Corporate Development

Emilia Zarei

Founder and CEO

Past deals in Social Media

Savvy Herb

Grant in 2025
"Savvy Herb organizes relevant cannabis information and brings cannabis community closer together. We hope you enjoy this beta version of a mobile cannabis platform. We’re working diligently on building world-class products so come back soon. Let's connect & stay in touch on social :) www.facebook.com/savvyherb www.instagram.com/savvyherb www.twitter.com/savvyherb www.linkedin.com/company/savvyherb"

VipLink

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
VipLink operates a digital platform that connects consumer brands with creators to amplify social awareness and achieve performance-based results. The service also enables fans to engage with celebrities through personalized and exclusive video messages, bringing artists closer to audiences and creating memorable experiences. The platform supports a large network of creators - more than 7,000 partners - and attracts over 100,000 visitors each month. In six months, VipLink reported roughly $250,000 in annualized revenue from brands including Booking.com and Johnson & Johnson. By combining scalable creator outreach with measurable engagement outcomes, the company targets brands seeking authentic creator-driven marketing and direct fan-celebrity interactions.

Xolotl

Pre Seed Round in 2024
The world's first platform where creators and AI work together. Xolotl provides a social media platform where creators share and monetize their passions, develop connections with their communities, supported by artificial intelligence.

SocialCap AI

Pre Seed Round in 2023
SocialCap is an innovative startup that pioneers a smart ecosystem, transforming the landscape of personal contact management and social networking. At its core, SocialCap amalgamates advanced technologies with insights derived from social, behavioral, psychological, and anthropological sciences to enhance the quality of connections and social networking experiences. At the heart of SocialCap is a sophisticated platform leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance contact management and create meaningful connections. Business Description: SocialCap addresses the rising demand for efficient personal contact management by combining cutting-edge technology with scientific principles. It stands as an indispensable tool for professionals, entrepreneurs, and individuals aiming to optimize their social interactions and achieve personal and professional goals through a science-driven approach. Key Features: Contact Dashboards: SocialCap introduces dynamic and user-friendly contact dashboards, driven by insights from social sciences. This provides users with a holistic view of their network, incorporating elements from behavioral and psychological sciences to enhance interaction and relationship dynamics. AI-Powered Management: SocialCap employs artificial intelligence harmoniously with principles from anthropology and psychology to automate contact organization. It intelligently gathers and updates contact information, ensuring users stay connected and informed while aligning with human behavior patterns. Efficient Networking Tools: SocialCap is not just a contact management tool; it's a business companion for advanced social networking communication. Users can seamlessly navigate their network, identify key connections, and unlock opportunities for achive their goals. Technologies Used: Artificial Intelligence (AI): SocialCap harnesses the power of AI for automating contact management, enriching contact data, and providing intelligent insights for more effective networking. Cloud Technology: The platform utilizes cloud infrastructure for scalable and secure data storage, ensuring accessibility and data integrity for users across various devices. Data Analytics: SocialCap incorporates data analytics to offer users insights into their networking progress, helping them make informed decisions about their social interactions and connections. Mission and Vision: SocialCap's mission is to empower individuals to take control of their personal and professional networks, fostering meaningful connections and enhancing productivity. Our vision is to be the go-to platform for anyone looking to optimize their social capital for personal and professional success. By supporting SocialCap, you are investing in a groundbreaking solution that not only streamlines contact management but also propels social communication into the future.

Talenzy

Grant in 2023
Talenzy, a platform fusing Patreon and OnlyFans, enables creators and audiences to co-create content, enhancing engagement and monetization via gamification and revenue sharing, while tackling burnout

NewSwing Academies Global

Private Equity Round in 2023
NewSwing Academies is a distinguished global enterprise at the forefront of the golf and entertainment industry. Leveraging former connections and notable partnerships with Google, Microsoft, United Talent Agency, Endeavor Group Holdings, SilverLake, Drive Shack, Tiger Woods Ventures, and PGA of America, NewSwing specializes in social media management, HNW client management, investments, and financial management. Renowned for its commitment to excellence, NewSwing crafts comprehensive clinics, personalized lessons, and large-scale events, imparting expert instruction in the art of golf. With a profound dedication to enhancing the skills and enjoyment of golf enthusiasts worldwide, NewSwing consistently delivers experiences that transcend mere instruction, fostering a deep appreciation for the game's nuances and intricacies. NewSwing Academies continues to outshine all, setting new standards in both golf and entertainment.

Funzz

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Founded in 2022, Funzz is a video community app with a mission to spread joy and laughter. We firmly believe in the power of humor to bring people together and make the world a better place. Our platform is built to create a vibrant community where users can share funny videos, connect with like-minded individuals, and experience the uplifting effects of laughter. Join Funzz and be a part of the happiness revolution!

Autumn Whispers

Pre Seed Round in 2021
(A DTC) Privately capturing audio, photo, video, music, receipes, family tree, journaling, shared to your tribe for future generations

WayaWaya

Debt Financing in 2019
WayaWaya Inc., established in 2016 and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, specializes in digital banking services. It provides a unified account that combines banking, mobile wallet, savings, and payment functionalities, accessible globally. The company empowers businesses to enhance sales across digital platforms and retain customers using conversational AI and no-code tools for seamless cross-border transactions and automated customer support, without the need for technical setup or third-party integrations.

Internautas Weblicidad

Seed Round in 2019
Desarrollo de sitios web wordpress en Chile, ecommerce, software, marketing digital y publicidad por redes sociales.

Swing Technologies

Acquisition in 2017
Swing exited to Microsoft in 2017. It was recognized in the same year by Entrepreneur magazine's Best Entrepreneurial Companies in America awards. Swing’s mission was to reimagine the photograph and the Polaroid brand. Its debut app, SWNG, launched in 2016 through a unique partnership with Polaroid, allows users to create interactive ‘living photos’. The result is a new visual medium to stand alongside photos and videos. SWNG has been featured by Apple as the top featured product on the App Store, and in Apple retail stores across the world. Apple described Swing's impact on the Polaroid brand in 2016: "Like a photogenic phoenix, Polaroid has risen again. This time around, they’ve ditched physical photos in favor of something a bit like GIFs: playable, rewindable, moving pics. With a swipe or a tilt of your hand, these pictures come to life. It’s hard to explain and irrestibily captivating. Plus, we absolutely adore the authentic old-school feel. After all, it’s Polaroid." Following this digital transformation and relaunch, the Polaroid brand was acquired in 2017. Swing has developed a range of imaging technology across software and hardware, with senior employees recruited from Apple, Instagram and beyond. Based in San Francisco and New York, Swing is backed by top tier investors and individuals including Twitter Co-Founder Biz Stone.

Kwickie

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
Kwickie is a platform that facilitates video merging and sharing, making authentic content creation and distribution convenient and cost-effective. It produces its own TV shows across various genres, hosted by celebrities, which brands can sponsor. Alternatively, brands can create their own channels and content on the platform for wider digital distribution.

Lavector

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
Lavector Technologies is a venture-backed AI startup focused on enhancing interactive marketing capabilities for business clients through advanced technology. The company offers a cloud-based marketing management system that utilizes real-time image recognition and predictive analytics to deliver actionable consumer insights. Its software facilitates the planning of automated social media campaigns and integrates predictive-based social CRM systems. Currently, Lavector serves over thirty enterprise clients across various sectors, including fast-moving consumer goods, retail, automotive, and entertainment. By leveraging AI for data processing and semantic analysis, Lavector enables brands to engage customers more effectively and create personalized advertising, thereby revolutionizing automated marketing strategies.

Shareablee

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Founded in 2012, Shareablee operates an online platform offering data-driven insights for brands' social media performance. Its platform enables competitive benchmarking, measures brand-consumer interactions, and provides psychographic insights across multiple platforms.

Genee

Acquisition in 2016
Genee is a powerful virtual scheduling assistant based on artificial intelligence. Genee can coordinate the best times to meet between people and track responses. Genee is also a powerful reminder service that works as a Facebook Messenger bot, communicating and reminding you over Facebook Messenger.

Grwo

Seed Round in 2016
Grwo is a provider of customizable white-label software designed to enhance and strengthen the emotional connections between brands and their customers. The software employs proven methods of feedback and motivation to cultivate deeper engagement, allowing marketers to access actionable psychographic data. This data includes insights on demographics such as age, gender, and location, enabling brands to develop more effective marketing strategies. Grwo's solution is tailored to align seamlessly with an organization's brand identity, making it an integral part of their marketing efforts. Through its innovative approach, Grwo helps clients amplify customer relationships and foster brand loyalty.

Wand Labs

Acquisition in 2016
Founded in 2013, Wand Labs develops a conversational AI platform for businesses. This platform uses advanced machine learning and natural language processing to create intelligent chatbots and virtual assistants, enabling enterprises to automate customer interactions, improve operational efficiency, and enhance customer experiences.

LinkedIn

Acquisition in 2016
LinkedIn is a professional networking platform that connects professionals and supports career development and productivity. It offers a diversified revenue model that includes talent solutions, marketing, sales, and premium subscriptions, serving businesses and individuals in achieving their professional goals. The platform enables users and employers to create profiles, facilitates networking opportunities, and provides tools for recruitment, marketing, and data-driven insights. It operates globally as a platform where professionals can connect, learn, and pursue career opportunities.

Dendrite.me

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Dendrite.me is a social learning platform that provides exercises related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. It also enables its users to chat, comment, search, and find related content. Dendrite.me was launched in 2014.

WINGiT

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
WINGiT is a multichannel event recommendation service that leverages a unique algorithm to identify and promote local events shared by insiders on social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. The company offers a mobile application, as well as web and Apple TV access, allowing users to discover real-time events in their vicinity. WINGiT operates across 10 countries and over 100 cities in the USA, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region. Its platform enhances user experience by enabling individuals to search for nearby social events and share their findings with friends, making it a valuable resource for those seeking engaging activities in their local areas.

Mention

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Founded in 2012, Mention provides a comprehensive media monitoring tool for enterprises and agencies. Its application offers real-time alerts on brand mentions across the web and social networks, featuring anti-noise technology and data expert tools.

Linglong Salon

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Linglong Salon is a company focused on creating a platform tailored for urban women. It offers a hobby forum and a mobile community where women can share information and life insights. This platform facilitates enhanced socialization among its users, enabling them to connect and engage with one another while accessing integrated resources relevant to their interests.

Weixin Host

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Weixin Host is a technology-driven company specializing in application software development, particularly for social messaging platforms. Focused on enhancing marketing automation and social data management, Weixin Host aims to bridge the gap between technology and marketing to improve operational efficiency for its clients. Originally founded as Huster Network Technology, the company has leveraged its extensive experience from working with Sina Weibo to create effective microblogging solutions. In the WeChat era, it developed a comprehensive data management platform that serves as an official technology partner for WeChat, supporting over 100,000 public accounts in their operations. The platform facilitates customer relationship management by analyzing fan behaviors and preferences, enabling businesses to utilize precise data for more effective marketing strategies. Weixin Host's offerings are recognized as some of the most advanced in the industry.

Affinio

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Affinio develops a marketing intelligence platform that leverages the interest graph to understand consumers. Its platform enables users to discover audience segments, analyze cultural fingerprints, and generate data-driven creative strategies. Serving brands, agencies, media companies, and publishers worldwide, Affinio's solution covers areas such as audience, influencers, content, advertising, research, and competitors.

Talko

Acquisition in 2015
Talko is a company focused on developing software and services for mobile communication and social productivity. It specializes in creating applications that enhance communication and facilitate social interactions, leveraging the capabilities of cloud-connected mobile devices. Currently, Talko is in the pre-release stage of its product development, working to introduce innovative usage scenarios that align with modern communication needs.

Hipventory

Non Equity Assistance in 2015
Hipventory is a company that offers a platform designed for visual product reviews, catering specifically to brands and e-commerce businesses. This platform assists these businesses in enhancing their credibility and consumer trust by facilitating the integration of visual product reviews. By enabling the embedding of these reviews on their websites, Hipventory helps companies effectively demonstrate social proof, thereby influencing purchasing decisions and improving customer engagement.

AdHusky

Non Equity Assistance in 2015
Founded in 2012, AdHusky specializes in automated Facebook advertising solutions for financial service firms. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company enables businesses to create targeted campaigns and reach specific audiences.

Pixel Blimp

Non Equity Assistance in 2015
Pixel Blimp is an independent games studio focused on developing innovative and engaging intellectual properties aimed primarily at children. The company specializes in creating interactive virtual reality experiences and various online video games that foster social interaction among players. Currently, Pixel Blimp is working on a cloud-based solution designed to enhance player immersion by allowing games and digital products to communicate with each other. This technology aims to facilitate the sharing of player achievements and information, thereby creating digital equity for users and providing valuable analytic insights into player engagement within gaming franchises.

Socedo

Venture Round in 2015
Socedo is a Seattle-based provider of automated social media lead generation solutions. The company helps business-to-business marketers find and engage target prospects on social networks by leveraging real-time social intent data, with emphasis on Twitter, to identify in-market buyers and accelerate the sales funnel. Its platform discovers prospects that match custom criteria, qualifies them via predefined engagement workflows, and delivers insights into criteria and engagement with social leads. It enhances lead data with demographic and behavioral information and integrates with marketing automation platforms to sync leads, map social profiles, activities, and opportunities. The company supports monitoring prospects’ social activities and re-engaging dormant leads based on recent actions, enabling marketers to connect with new prospects through keywords and engagement. Clients include major brands such as Microsoft, F5, Extreme Networks, GoAnimate, and Heinz Marketing.

gazeMetrix

Venture Round in 2015
gazeMetrix is a provider of an image recognition and visual listening platform that empowers brands with insights into their social media presence. Utilizing proprietary computer vision and machine learning algorithms, the company analyzes user-generated photos on platforms like Instagram to identify when and where a brand is featured. This advanced technology enables brands to understand how their products are consumed and visualized by users in real-time, helping them identify image-based risks and opportunities. By offering a comprehensive view of brand visibility on social media, gazeMetrix assists companies in making informed marketing and strategic decisions.

UBQT

Venture Round in 2015
UBQT is an online platform launched in 2014 by Florian Mascaro and Moktar Larbi, based in Paris. The company focuses on simplifying event management by providing software that allows users to access and engage with a variety of events. Its platform integrates diverse content, including tweets, photos, videos, and articles, enabling users to follow events seamlessly on both computer and mobile devices. By offering this comprehensive approach, UBQT enhances the experience of participating in events and facilitates connections among attendees.

Spothers

Non Equity Assistance in 2014
Spothers is an innovative classified ads platform that emphasizes social interactions and geolocation to enhance the user experience. By allowing users to share personal stories and images related to their transactions, Spothers fosters a sense of community and trust, distinguishing itself from traditional anonymous classified services. The platform enables individuals to locate and post free ads on a map, making it easier for users to connect with potential buyers or sellers in their vicinity. By prioritizing the human aspect of transactions, Spothers creates a more engaging and friendly environment for users, promoting positive relationships and interactions in the buying and selling process.

Contest

Non Equity Assistance in 2014
Awesome web platforms, for awesome firms employees. Federate them by involving them in a nice internal photo or video contest.

Pixel Blimp

Venture Round in 2014
Pixel Blimp is an independent games studio focused on developing innovative and engaging intellectual properties aimed primarily at children. The company specializes in creating interactive virtual reality experiences and various online video games that foster social interaction among players. Currently, Pixel Blimp is working on a cloud-based solution designed to enhance player immersion by allowing games and digital products to communicate with each other. This technology aims to facilitate the sharing of player achievements and information, thereby creating digital equity for users and providing valuable analytic insights into player engagement within gaming franchises.

SegmentFault

Venture Round in 2014
SegmentFault is a prominent developer community in China, boasting over 6 million users. It serves as a technical communication platform that facilitates learning, collaboration, and growth among developers. The platform enables users to share and discuss technical programming questions and knowledge, fostering an environment where developers can enhance their skills and create innovative applications and services. Additionally, SegmentFault is recognized for introducing hackathons to China and has become the largest organizer of such events in the country. The company utilizes its self-developed Typecho Framework, a lightweight and extensible PHP framework, along with responsive front-end technologies like Sass, Compass, and jQuery, to support its operations and community engagement. Collaboration within the SegmentFault team is managed through tools such as GitHub, BaseCamp, and Gmail.

Run Mobile

Non Equity Assistance in 2014
Run Mobile (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd. is a company based in Beijing, China, that specializes in mobile internet services tailored for the media and entertainment industry. Founded in 2011, it focuses on providing celebrity-oriented social media solutions, enabling celebrities and movie stars to effectively communicate and engage with their fans. The company offers a range of value-added services, utilizing social, local, and mobile (so-lo-mo) internet technologies to enhance the online presence of its clients. Through these services, Run Mobile facilitates better interaction between public figures and their audiences, supporting them in tracking fan engagement and expanding their digital reach.

Spothers

Venture Round in 2014
Spothers is an innovative classified ads platform that emphasizes social interactions and geolocation to enhance the user experience. By allowing users to share personal stories and images related to their transactions, Spothers fosters a sense of community and trust, distinguishing itself from traditional anonymous classified services. The platform enables individuals to locate and post free ads on a map, making it easier for users to connect with potential buyers or sellers in their vicinity. By prioritizing the human aspect of transactions, Spothers creates a more engaging and friendly environment for users, promoting positive relationships and interactions in the buying and selling process.

Shoot4ME

Venture Round in 2014
Shoot4ME is a social platform facilitating connections between individuals requiring visual content (photos and videos) and those capable of providing it.

Shopetti

Venture Round in 2014
Shopetti is an online shopping platform that aims to streamline the shopping experience for families by integrating various functionalities into a single application. It combines social discovery, comparison shopping, sales alerts, and a universal cart, allowing users to simplify their purchasing process. By eliminating the need to navigate multiple websites, applications, and devices, Shopetti provides a hassle-free solution for users to compile and share their desired products. The platform not only enhances the shopping experience but also adds an element of enjoyment, making online shopping more engaging and efficient.

Stevie

Venture Round in 2014
Stevie is a platform that transforms social media feeds into a broadcast television experience, offering personalized and monetizable entertainment. By analyzing user-generated content and social interactions, Stevie curates relevant and engaging video content from various sources, including brands, artists, and celebrities. Its innovative lineup algorithm creates a continuous viewing experience through channels like The Me Show, Friends TV, and Music Non Stop, which are tailored to individual preferences. Additionally, the Stevie Guide provides access to numerous channels based on popular social media pages and hashtags, ensuring an extensive selection of content for users. The platform operates on HTML5 and is available through native applications on multiple operating systems, with current versions for web, iOS, and Windows 8, and upcoming releases for Android and Samsung TV.

Pinio

Seed Round in 2014
Pinio lets us share what we think and how we feel in a richer, more personal way. Share your thoughts with the world, engage in small communities or spark public talks.

Nifty Window

Venture Round in 2014
Nifty Window is a distributed content marketing platform that helps brick & mortar businesses drive in-store sales across search, social media and mobile channels. It provides a suite of simple-to-use, rich content generation and distribution tools, via a single software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform, to assist business owners bridge the online-offline consumer experiences and to seamlessly integrate the physical and digital worlds.

Likeshow

Non Equity Assistance in 2014
Likeshow is a company that has been operating in stealth mode, focusing on the development of innovative solutions in the digital landscape. While specific details about its products and services remain undisclosed, Likeshow is positioned to make a significant impact in the industry. The company's operations suggest a commitment to leveraging technology to enhance user experiences and engagement, potentially targeting social media or content-sharing platforms. As it emerges from stealth mode, Likeshow aims to reveal its offerings and establish its presence in the market.

Personalics

Venture Round in 2014
Personalics Ltd. is a New York-based company that specializes in developing a conversational engine designed for ecommerce platforms. This innovative technology enables brands to engage with customers through personalized and adaptive conversations across various channels, including email, social media, push notifications, and SMS. By leveraging demographic and behavioral analytics, Personalics helps businesses identify specific user segments and deliver targeted micro-content that effectively captures attention. The company's platform facilitates remarketing by utilizing data from multiple touchpoints to generate smart predictions about customer behavior. This allows for the automatic creation of personalized interactions that encourage shoppers to return, thereby enhancing customer engagement and driving sales for retailers and content brands. All advertising creative work is managed in-house, ensuring efficiency without additional costs.

Tracktl

Non Equity Assistance in 2013
Tracktl offers a customizable music solution for businesses to enhance customer experience. It enables venue managers to create and manage playlists tailored to their brand identity, while providing interactive features like social jukebox and promotion manager to engage customers.

WeiPai

Non Equity Assistance in 2013
WeiPai is a mobile application that specializes in social micro-video content, enabling users to create and share engaging videos directly from their smartphones. Utilizing a patented real-time rendering engine, WeiPai allows for the application of various filters to enhance the visual appeal of videos. This innovative platform combines photography and videography, catering to a growing demand for creative expression in the realm of social networking. By focusing on user-generated content, WeiPai fosters a vibrant community where individuals can connect and interact through their unique video creations.

UBQT

Non Equity Assistance in 2013
UBQT is an online platform launched in 2014 by Florian Mascaro and Moktar Larbi, based in Paris. The company focuses on simplifying event management by providing software that allows users to access and engage with a variety of events. Its platform integrates diverse content, including tweets, photos, videos, and articles, enabling users to follow events seamlessly on both computer and mobile devices. By offering this comprehensive approach, UBQT enhances the experience of participating in events and facilitates connections among attendees.

Comment vous dire ?

Non Equity Assistance in 2013
Web app which associates to help you find the right words. It links your intention or mood to quotes and pictures you can use to express yourself.

Shoot4ME

Non Equity Assistance in 2013
Shoot4ME is a social platform facilitating connections between individuals requiring visual content (photos and videos) and those capable of providing it.

Scrap&Share

Non Equity Assistance in 2013
Photo album app for Windows 8, with an ephasis on "scrapbooking" and social sharing.

Youmiam

Non Equity Assistance in 2013
Youmiam is a cooking application and social community founded in 2013 by Théophile de La Bastie, Antoine Bachès, and Anthony Aubert. The platform aims to inspire users to cook more and improve their culinary skills by providing personalized recipe recommendations based on individual preferences. Users can share recipes within the community, fostering engagement and interaction among food enthusiasts. By combining tailored cooking recommendations with a user-friendly experience, Youmiam encourages a lifestyle centered around healthier cooking and eating habits. As of December 2015, the app had built a community of approximately 400,000 members, reflecting its growing popularity among home cooks.

Ripl

Debt Financing in 2013
Ripl, Inc. is a technology company based in Kirkland, Washington, founded in 2012. It offers a mobile application designed to help small businesses and social media influencers create and share visually engaging content across platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. The application allows users to integrate their own photos into professionally-designed templates, facilitating the creation of animated posts from text, images, and links. Ripl provides simple customization options for text, colors, and music, making it accessible for users to generate compelling posts on the go. In addition to its standard features, Ripl also offers a premium subscription service, Ripl PRO, which provides access to an extended library of templates and advanced functionalities like custom brand integration and content scheduling. The company expanded its offerings by launching an Android app in 2017 and a web application for desktop use in 2018, broadening its user base and enhancing the digital marketing capabilities available to its clients.

Netbreeze

Acquisition in 2013
NetBreeze GmbH is a technology company that specializes in web and social media analysis solutions. Established in 1998 as a spin-off from ETH Zürich, it focuses on leveraging artificial intelligence to extract valuable insights from online data to enhance business processes. The company has developed a customizable cloud-based platform equipped with an open API, allowing seamless integration with existing business intelligence and enterprise resource planning systems. This platform supports real-time decision-making by providing businesses with the necessary tools to analyze and interpret data from various digital sources.

Sonar

Seed Round in 2013
Sonar is a mobile application designed to enhance networking by revealing how users are connected to others in their vicinity. By utilizing publicly available profile and location data from social networks such as Twitter, Facebook, Foursquare, and LinkedIn, Sonar assists individuals in discovering business contacts, colleagues, and acquaintances at various venues, including conferences, cafes, and bars. The application effectively bridges online identities with real-world interactions, facilitating meaningful connections and interactions among users.

MarketingPilot

Acquisition in 2012
MarketingPilot provides Integrated Marketing Management solutions to better understand their customers, manage and streamline marketing operations and create automated and measurable multi-channel marketing campaigns. This acquisition is a very exciting step forward for us, and will accelerate their ability to better meet the needs of CMO's (chief marketing officers) through rich business intelligence, and better enable marketers to successfully plan, execute, monitor, and optimize customer interactions across digital, social and traditional channels, and measure ROI

MoosCool

Grant in 2012
MoosCool operates an artist promotion platform that enables composers of electronic dance music to host, promote and distribute music. The company is based in the Russian Federation.

Socedo

Seed Round in 2012
Socedo is a Seattle-based provider of automated social media lead generation solutions. The company helps business-to-business marketers find and engage target prospects on social networks by leveraging real-time social intent data, with emphasis on Twitter, to identify in-market buyers and accelerate the sales funnel. Its platform discovers prospects that match custom criteria, qualifies them via predefined engagement workflows, and delivers insights into criteria and engagement with social leads. It enhances lead data with demographic and behavioral information and integrates with marketing automation platforms to sync leads, map social profiles, activities, and opportunities. The company supports monitoring prospects’ social activities and re-engaging dormant leads based on recent actions, enabling marketers to connect with new prospects through keywords and engagement. Clients include major brands such as Microsoft, F5, Extreme Networks, GoAnimate, and Heinz Marketing.

Ripl

Seed Round in 2012
Ripl, Inc. is a technology company based in Kirkland, Washington, founded in 2012. It offers a mobile application designed to help small businesses and social media influencers create and share visually engaging content across platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. The application allows users to integrate their own photos into professionally-designed templates, facilitating the creation of animated posts from text, images, and links. Ripl provides simple customization options for text, colors, and music, making it accessible for users to generate compelling posts on the go. In addition to its standard features, Ripl also offers a premium subscription service, Ripl PRO, which provides access to an extended library of templates and advanced functionalities like custom brand integration and content scheduling. The company expanded its offerings by launching an Android app in 2017 and a web application for desktop use in 2018, broadening its user base and enhancing the digital marketing capabilities available to its clients.

VideoSurf

Acquisition in 2011
VideoSurf is a video discovery company that enables consumers to find and explore video content tailored to their preferences. Utilizing a combination of social insights and patented computer vision technology, VideoSurf enhances the video search experience across various devices. Its mobile app allows users to identify and discover TV episodes, movies, music videos, and clips through visual and audio recognition, as well as traditional text searches. Users can simply point their smartphones at screens to capture short segments of what they are watching, leading to quick identification of content, including details about episodes and celebrities. The app also offers personalized recommendations and facilitates sharing on social media platforms. Founded by a team of experienced entrepreneurs and experts in fields such as search technologies and computer vision, VideoSurf stands out by providing superior search relevancy and an engaging user experience.

WebFives

Acquisition in 2007
Developer of a software designed to create and share digital media. The company's Vizrea Snap software allows users to securely and automatically move photos, video, audio, and more between camera phones and computer and share them with friends, enabling them to view photos from anywhere.

Meta

Series C in 2007
Meta is a social technology company that facilitates connections among individuals, communities, and businesses. Originally founded as Facebook in 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg in Menlo Park, California, the company rebranded to Meta on October 28, 2021, to reflect its broader focus beyond social networking. Meta operates various applications and services, positioning itself as a leader in the social media landscape, with over 1.32 billion monthly active users. The company has continuously evolved, integrating features that enhance user engagement and community building. Meta's strategic initiatives also include partnerships aimed at advancing marketing and commercial efforts in the digital and mobile sectors. As it explores new technologies, including virtual and augmented realities, Meta aims to redefine how people interact and share experiences online.

Windows Live Hotmail

Acquisition in 1997
Windows Live Hotmail offers Web-based email services. Its services include Hotmail, MSN, Messenger, SkyDrive password-protected online storage, and Windows live, as well as provision for photos and slideshows, and calendar and events. The company was formerly known as MSN Hotmail. The company was founded in 1995 and is based in Redmond, Washington.
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