Block Renovation
Series C in 2021
Block Renovation is a renovation platform that combines architect-grade design, construction labor, and materials into a streamlined renovation experience. Block’s mission is to give homeowners a better way to improve the spaces they live in, and to give contractors a better way to work. Founded by Koda Wang and Luke Sherwin, Block simplifies a complex and convoluted process and delivers an intuitive experience for completing a beautiful home renovation.
Block Renovation
Series B in 2021
Block Renovation is a renovation platform that combines architect-grade design, construction labor, and materials into a streamlined renovation experience. Block’s mission is to give homeowners a better way to improve the spaces they live in, and to give contractors a better way to work. Founded by Koda Wang and Luke Sherwin, Block simplifies a complex and convoluted process and delivers an intuitive experience for completing a beautiful home renovation.
Moda Operandi
Venture Round in 2021
Moda Operandi is an online retailer based in New York that specializes in fashion products, offering a wide array of clothing, shoes, bags, jewelry, home goods, and accessories for men, women, and children. The company connects consumers directly with both established and emerging designers, facilitating the discovery of designer fashion through its platform. Moda Operandi features online trunk shows, allowing customers to preorder items from a curated selection of luxury brands and designers. In addition to serving consumers, the platform supports designers by providing them with a robust global network to help grow their businesses. The company was founded in 2010 and was previously known as Trunk Show Inc. before adopting its current name in August of that year.
Burrow, Inc. is a New York-based furniture company that designs, manufactures, and supplies a range of home furnishings, including customizable sofas, sectionals, loveseats, armchairs, and ottomans, as well as tables, rugs, and various accessories. Founded in 2016, Burrow focuses on creating luxury furniture that is both easy to move and comfortable, utilizing sustainably-sourced hardwood and non-toxic, scratch- and stain-resistant fabrics. The company aims to reinvent the home furnishing experience by offering personalized and durable products that allow customers to avoid traditional retail markups. Burrow sells its items through physical showrooms in several states, including Washington, Massachusetts, Texas, and California, as well as through its online platform. The company's manufacturing facility is located in Mexico City, Mexico.
Maisonette
Series B in 2020
Maisonette Inc. is an online marketplace that specializes in baby and children's products, offering a curated selection of fashion, accessories, toys, furniture, and home decor for children aged 0-12. Established in 2016 and based in Brooklyn, New York, Maisonette aggregates a diverse range of quality items from a global network of brands and boutiques. This platform serves as a one-stop shopping destination for parents, providing them with a unified portal to access style-driven products at various price points, thereby simplifying the shopping experience for children's lifestyle needs.
Moda Operandi
Debt Financing in 2020
Moda Operandi is an online retailer based in New York that specializes in fashion products, offering a wide array of clothing, shoes, bags, jewelry, home goods, and accessories for men, women, and children. The company connects consumers directly with both established and emerging designers, facilitating the discovery of designer fashion through its platform. Moda Operandi features online trunk shows, allowing customers to preorder items from a curated selection of luxury brands and designers. In addition to serving consumers, the platform supports designers by providing them with a robust global network to help grow their businesses. The company was founded in 2010 and was previously known as Trunk Show Inc. before adopting its current name in August of that year.
Moda Operandi
Venture Round in 2020
Moda Operandi is an online retailer based in New York that specializes in fashion products, offering a wide array of clothing, shoes, bags, jewelry, home goods, and accessories for men, women, and children. The company connects consumers directly with both established and emerging designers, facilitating the discovery of designer fashion through its platform. Moda Operandi features online trunk shows, allowing customers to preorder items from a curated selection of luxury brands and designers. In addition to serving consumers, the platform supports designers by providing them with a robust global network to help grow their businesses. The company was founded in 2010 and was previously known as Trunk Show Inc. before adopting its current name in August of that year.
Burrow, Inc. is a New York-based furniture company that designs, manufactures, and supplies a range of home furnishings, including customizable sofas, sectionals, loveseats, armchairs, and ottomans, as well as tables, rugs, and various accessories. Founded in 2016, Burrow focuses on creating luxury furniture that is both easy to move and comfortable, utilizing sustainably-sourced hardwood and non-toxic, scratch- and stain-resistant fabrics. The company aims to reinvent the home furnishing experience by offering personalized and durable products that allow customers to avoid traditional retail markups. Burrow sells its items through physical showrooms in several states, including Washington, Massachusetts, Texas, and California, as well as through its online platform. The company's manufacturing facility is located in Mexico City, Mexico.
Casper is a sleep startup that launches a comfortable mattress sold directly to consumers, eliminating commission driven, inflated prices. Casper's mattresses are developed in-house by a team of product engineers with experience from IDEO. The company developed a line of core sleep products, including the Casper pillow, sheets, foundation, bed frame, duvet, and a dog mattress. The startup was founded in 2014 and is based in New York, United States.
Burrow, Inc. is a New York-based furniture company that designs, manufactures, and supplies a range of home furnishings, including customizable sofas, sectionals, loveseats, armchairs, and ottomans, as well as tables, rugs, and various accessories. Founded in 2016, Burrow focuses on creating luxury furniture that is both easy to move and comfortable, utilizing sustainably-sourced hardwood and non-toxic, scratch- and stain-resistant fabrics. The company aims to reinvent the home furnishing experience by offering personalized and durable products that allow customers to avoid traditional retail markups. Burrow sells its items through physical showrooms in several states, including Washington, Massachusetts, Texas, and California, as well as through its online platform. The company's manufacturing facility is located in Mexico City, Mexico.
Feather
Seed Round in 2017
Feather operates an online furniture rental service that caters to urban dwellers seeking affordable and sustainable home furnishings. The company offers a variety of high-quality furniture options, including tables, chairs, sofas, dressers, beds, and television stands, allowing customers to transform empty spaces into fully furnished homes without significant financial investment or time commitment. Feather's model provides flexibility, enabling members to rent furniture at a low monthly cost, with the option to add, swap, buy, or return items as their needs or preferences change. Additionally, the company emphasizes sustainability by promoting a circular approach that minimizes furniture waste, keeping items in use and out of landfills. Delivery and assembly services are included at no extra cost, typically completed within a week of order placement.
Casper is a sleep startup that launches a comfortable mattress sold directly to consumers, eliminating commission driven, inflated prices. Casper's mattresses are developed in-house by a team of product engineers with experience from IDEO. The company developed a line of core sleep products, including the Casper pillow, sheets, foundation, bed frame, duvet, and a dog mattress. The startup was founded in 2014 and is based in New York, United States.
Maisonette
Seed Round in 2017
Maisonette Inc. is an online marketplace that specializes in baby and children's products, offering a curated selection of fashion, accessories, toys, furniture, and home decor for children aged 0-12. Established in 2016 and based in Brooklyn, New York, Maisonette aggregates a diverse range of quality items from a global network of brands and boutiques. This platform serves as a one-stop shopping destination for parents, providing them with a unified portal to access style-driven products at various price points, thereby simplifying the shopping experience for children's lifestyle needs.
Casper is a sleep startup that launches a comfortable mattress sold directly to consumers, eliminating commission driven, inflated prices. Casper's mattresses are developed in-house by a team of product engineers with experience from IDEO. The company developed a line of core sleep products, including the Casper pillow, sheets, foundation, bed frame, duvet, and a dog mattress. The startup was founded in 2014 and is based in New York, United States.
Houzz Inc. operates an online platform focused on home remodeling and design, facilitating connections among homeowners, design enthusiasts, and home improvement professionals globally. The platform serves as a comprehensive resource for users seeking inspiration, advice, and products for various home projects, ranging from minor renovations to custom home builds. It features the largest residential design database, enabling users to explore ideas, hire professionals, and purchase home products directly. Additionally, Houzz offers Houzz Pro, a Software-as-a-Service solution that assists design and remodeling professionals in managing their businesses effectively. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Houzz also maintains international offices in several key locations, including London, Berlin, Sydney, Moscow, and Tokyo.
Casper is a sleep startup that launches a comfortable mattress sold directly to consumers, eliminating commission driven, inflated prices. Casper's mattresses are developed in-house by a team of product engineers with experience from IDEO. The company developed a line of core sleep products, including the Casper pillow, sheets, foundation, bed frame, duvet, and a dog mattress. The startup was founded in 2014 and is based in New York, United States.
Houzz Inc. operates an online platform focused on home remodeling and design, facilitating connections among homeowners, design enthusiasts, and home improvement professionals globally. The platform serves as a comprehensive resource for users seeking inspiration, advice, and products for various home projects, ranging from minor renovations to custom home builds. It features the largest residential design database, enabling users to explore ideas, hire professionals, and purchase home products directly. Additionally, Houzz offers Houzz Pro, a Software-as-a-Service solution that assists design and remodeling professionals in managing their businesses effectively. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Houzz also maintains international offices in several key locations, including London, Berlin, Sydney, Moscow, and Tokyo.
Moda Operandi
Series C in 2012
Moda Operandi is an online retailer based in New York that specializes in fashion products, offering a wide array of clothing, shoes, bags, jewelry, home goods, and accessories for men, women, and children. The company connects consumers directly with both established and emerging designers, facilitating the discovery of designer fashion through its platform. Moda Operandi features online trunk shows, allowing customers to preorder items from a curated selection of luxury brands and designers. In addition to serving consumers, the platform supports designers by providing them with a robust global network to help grow their businesses. The company was founded in 2010 and was previously known as Trunk Show Inc. before adopting its current name in August of that year.
Moda Operandi
Series B in 2011
Moda Operandi is an online retailer based in New York that specializes in fashion products, offering a wide array of clothing, shoes, bags, jewelry, home goods, and accessories for men, women, and children. The company connects consumers directly with both established and emerging designers, facilitating the discovery of designer fashion through its platform. Moda Operandi features online trunk shows, allowing customers to preorder items from a curated selection of luxury brands and designers. In addition to serving consumers, the platform supports designers by providing them with a robust global network to help grow their businesses. The company was founded in 2010 and was previously known as Trunk Show Inc. before adopting its current name in August of that year.
Gilt Groupe
Series E in 2011
Gilt Groupe is an online retailer based in New York City that specializes in luxury goods, offering a wide range of products for men, women, and children. The company provides members access to a diverse selection of merchandise including fashion items such as clothing, shoes, and accessories, as well as home decor, furniture, and unique experiences in select cities. For women, Gilt Groupe features handbags, jewelry, watches, health and beauty products, and maternity wear. For children, it offers toys, books, and various baby products. The platform aims to create an accessible shopping experience for luxury lifestyle brands, making it easier for consumers to explore and purchase high-end fashion and home goods. Founded in 2007, Gilt Groupe is a subsidiary of Hudson's Bay Company, as of February 2016.