ReplyBuy
Seed Round in 2015
ReplyBuy Inc. is a Scottsdale, Arizona-based company founded in 2010 that operates an innovative online platform for businesses to engage in personalized conversations with consumers through two-way text messaging. The platform enables organizations, including sports teams and educational institutions, to connect with their audience in real-time, fostering meaningful relationships and enhancing engagement. Utilizing patented mobile-commerce technology, ReplyBuy allows consumers to make purchases by simply responding with "BUY" to text messages. This streamlined approach has proven effective, with clients experiencing significant increases in ticket sales, event attendance, and donations, while achieving engagement rates as high as 60%. By facilitating quick and personalized interactions, ReplyBuy empowers businesses to improve communication and generate new revenue streams, often realizing substantial returns on investment shortly after implementation.
Picmonic Inc. is an educational technology company based in Tempe, Arizona, that operates an audiovisual learning platform designed to enhance memory retention and improve academic performance. Established in 2011, the platform transforms complex information from textbooks into engaging images and stories, making studying more effective for students in fields such as nursing, medicine, and MCAT biology. Picmonic's unique approach incorporates humor and unforgettable graphics, facilitating better long-term recall through its study cards, known as Picmonics. The platform also offers various learning tools that allow users to review and quiz themselves, as well as search for specific topics. Originally focused on medical education, Picmonic aims to expand its reach to millions of postsecondary and professional education students globally, fostering a collaborative and engaging learning community.
Pure Chat
Seed Round in 2015
Pure Chat Inc. is a live chat software provider based in Scottsdale, Arizona, founded in 2012. The company specializes in offering solutions that enhance sales and customer satisfaction for small businesses. Its software enables users to engage with multiple website visitors simultaneously, facilitating real-time communication and improving conversion rates. Pure Chat's platform features customizable options, including animation, text, language services, and the ability to incorporate images, making it user-friendly and intuitive. Additionally, the software allows users to monitor website traffic and interact with visitors through both desktop and mobile applications. As of October 2020, Pure Chat operates as a subsidiary of Ruby Receptionists, Inc.
Postmates
Series B in 2014
Postmates Inc. is an on-demand food and grocery delivery platform based in San Francisco, California. Founded in 2011, the company connects customers with local couriers to facilitate the delivery of products from a wide range of stores and restaurants across the United States. With access to over 600,000 merchants, including exclusive offerings, Postmates enables users to discover, order, and track groceries, alcohol, and meals with ease. The platform is particularly prominent in Los Angeles and covers 80% of U.S. households, serving customers in all 50 states. Additionally, Postmates offers a subscription service, Postmates Unlimited, which provides free delivery from all participating merchants, enhancing the convenience of its service.