Norwest Venture Partners

Norwest Venture Partners, established in 1961, is a global venture capital and growth equity firm based in Palo Alto, California. With nearly $5 billion under management, the firm invests in early to late-stage companies across various sectors, including technology, business services, financial services, consumer products, and healthcare. Norwest focuses on providing capital and operational support to help CEOs and founders scale their businesses, with typical investments ranging from $10 million to $50 million, and sometimes up to $100 million for growth equity companies. The firm has invested in over 600 companies and currently partners with over 140 active companies across its portfolio.

Mohammad Abbas

Investor

Robert Abbott

Partner

Bayan Alizadeh

Investor

Gal Amran

Investor

Lauren Beauchamp

Vice President

Scott Beechuk

Partner

Katie Belding

Partner, Portfolio Services

Kurt Betcher

Administrative Partner, Portfolio Services

Jordan Booker

Investor

Laura Boyd

Principal, Head of Mergers Acquisitions and Capital Markets

Yoni Braun

Vice President

Shiv Chaudhary

Managing Director, Norwest India

Priti Youssef Choksi

Partner

Casper De Clercq

General Partner

Nathan Cohen

Vice President

Ran Ding

Partner

Matthew De Dominicis

Administrative Partner and CFO

Philip Fleischman

Vice President

David Glaser

Investor

Anubha Goyal

Investor, Norwest India

Ken Graham

Investor

Aidan Greenstein

Investor

Guillermo Grimaldo

Investor

Garrett Hardesty

Investor

Ryan Harris

General Partner

Sean Jacobsohn

Partner

Trey Jennings

Senior Associate

Krish Kapadia

Vice President

Sameer Kapur

Vice President, Growth Equity

Paul Kigawa

Investor

Nikhil Kookada

Vice President

Parul Laddha

Investor, Norwest India

Jordan Leites

Vice President

Sam Lesser

Investor

Sonia Li

Associate

Brian Matesic

Principal

Cassie McHenry

Investor

JP McKeever

Investor

John McNeil

Investor

Ryan McDonald

Principal - Healthcare

Scott Mitchell

Principal

Venkat Mohan

Operating Partner and Board Member

Brian Moon

Senior Associate

Dror Nahumi

General Partner

Michelle Nie

Investor

Ginny Pan

Investor

Connor Pike

Principal, Growth Equity

Ankit Prasad

Vice President

Irem Rami

Principal, Growth Equity and Venture

Ashwin Ravi

Associate

Gabrielle Rush

Investor

Samuel Saldarriaga

Investor

Umang Sanghvi

Investor, Norwest India

Christopher Scullin

Vice President

Rama Sekhar

Partner

Suraj Shah

Vice President

Niren Shah

Managing Director and Head of Norwest India

Chris Sondej

Principal, Growth Equity

Gabe Stauber

Associate

Laurie Tennant

Principal, People Advisory

Matthew Uthupan

Investor

Sanchana Vasikaran

Investor

Vidushi Verma

Investor, Norwest India

Lisa Wu

Partner

Jessica Yi

Vice President

Edward Yip

Partner

Michael Zarian

Investor

Justin Zhang

Investor

David Zilberman

General Partner

Dave Zilberman

General Partner

Past deals in E-commerce

Optiflow

Seed Round in 2024
OptiflowAPI is a tech startup empowering e-commerce businesses with real-time logistics optimization. Our core product, a cutting-edge API, leverages a proprietary geospatial-temporal reinforcement learning algorithm to dramatically improve delivery efficiency and reduce costs. As a digital-native company, we offer a pure SaaS solution, providing seamless integration and unparalleled performance with sub-50ms latency. Reduce delivery times by up to 20% and fuel costs by 15% with OptiflowAPI's intelligent route and resource allocation.

Divi

Venture Round in 2024
Divi is an e-commerce company specializing in the manufacture and sale of hair care products. Its primary focus is on producing high-quality, vegan products that target scalp health. Key ingredients include peppermint oil for soothing, tea tree oil for removing build-up, and menthol to promote blood circulation.

Pair Eyewear

Series C in 2023
Pair Eyewear, founded in 2017 and based in New York, specializes in customizable eyeglasses for children. The company offers a unique product line that includes base frames, which are standard glasses, and top frames, which are snap-on fronts that can be easily changed to reflect a child's evolving interests and personalities. By leveraging an e-commerce platform, Pair Eyewear aims to transform the eyeglass experience into an engaging activity for children while simplifying the process for parents. The brand focuses on quality and affordability, providing eyewear that combines style with functionality, featuring hand-polished acetate frames and shatterproof polycarbonate lenses.

Pack Digital

Seed Round in 2022
Pack Digital is a developer tool focused on creating high-performing e-commerce storefronts through a modern frontend platform. The company provides an end-to-end infrastructure that allows merchants to easily build and manage storefronts in a low-code environment, facilitating seamless integration with existing backend commerce tools. By consolidating product information and content updates within a central system, Pack Digital simplifies the management of Progressive Web App (PWA) builds and deployments. Additionally, the company offers technical consulting and strategic services to enhance customer experiences and optimize e-commerce operations.

Session AI

Series C in 2022
Session AI, previously known as ZineOne, is an innovative marketing platform focused on enhancing real-time customer interactions in the ecommerce sector. The platform addresses the challenge of anonymous online shopping sessions, utilizing advanced machine learning to analyze customer micro-behaviors and deliver personalized experiences instantly, all without relying on personal or historical data. This capability allows brands to achieve significant increases in conversion rates, with clients such as KOHL's and Men's Wearhouse reporting up to 32% lifts in performance. Session AI's technology facilitates seamless engagement across various digital channels, enabling brands to initiate desired customer actions based on real-time interaction patterns. The company collaborates with major industry players like Adobe and AWS, further establishing its presence in the marketing technology landscape.

CityMall

Series C in 2022
CityMall is a community commerce platform aimed at serving the 300 million new internet users in small cities, towns, and villages across India. It focuses on categories such as groceries, fresh and packaged FMCG, electronics, and fashion. Historically, e-commerce has primarily benefited residents of large metropolitan areas, largely due to barriers like trust issues, unfamiliarity with online transactions, and low average order values. CityMall addresses these challenges by leveraging "Community Leaders," who act as local connectors to facilitate customer acquisition, localized marketing, and last-mile logistics. This community-driven approach makes the model well-suited for smaller urban areas. Founded by alumni from IIT Delhi and IIT Roorkee, CityMall aspires to create a network of micro-entrepreneurs, empowering them to establish a prominent e-commerce platform in India. The company is supported by several notable venture capital firms.

fabric

Series C in 2022
Fabric is a headless commerce platform designed to enhance the digital commerce experience for merchants who find traditional hosted solutions inadequate. By providing an open and modular design, Fabric enables businesses to launch their e-commerce operations swiftly, often within a few months, without the need for extensive replatforming. This approach allows retailers to leverage their existing technological investments effectively, resulting in potential digital revenue growth of up to three times. With a mission to simplify and democratize access to advanced digital commerce tools, Fabric serves a range of clients, including well-known brands like BuildDirect and GNC. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Fabric operates globally and is supported by a diverse group of investors, ensuring its capacity to innovate and expand in the competitive e-commerce landscape.

Xpressbees

Series F in 2022
Xpressbees is an e-commerce logistics company that specializes in providing a wide range of logistics solutions to its partners. The company focuses on last-mile delivery, offering same-day and next-day services, as well as reverse logistics, payment collection, drop shipping, and vendor management. Additionally, Xpressbees supports cross-border services and fulfillment solutions, ensuring that clients have access to comprehensive supply-chain management. Its platform includes an online shipment tracking system, which enhances customer satisfaction by enabling clients to offer timely deliveries and value-added services. Through these offerings, Xpressbees aims to address the diverse logistics needs of its clients effectively.

Pair Eyewear

Series B in 2021
Pair Eyewear, founded in 2017 and based in New York, specializes in customizable eyeglasses for children. The company offers a unique product line that includes base frames, which are standard glasses, and top frames, which are snap-on fronts that can be easily changed to reflect a child's evolving interests and personalities. By leveraging an e-commerce platform, Pair Eyewear aims to transform the eyeglass experience into an engaging activity for children while simplifying the process for parents. The brand focuses on quality and affordability, providing eyewear that combines style with functionality, featuring hand-polished acetate frames and shatterproof polycarbonate lenses.

Pepperfry

Debt Financing in 2021
Pepperfry is an online home and lifestyle shopping platform that specializes in a diverse range of products aimed at enhancing home environments. The company features a marketplace that offers a wide selection of furniture, home décor, kitchenware, dining essentials, and pet supplies, including items from its own brand. With a focus on affordability, Pepperfry provides customers with numerous options to personalize their living spaces. The platform supports cash-on-delivery payment methods and includes a free shipping facility, making it convenient for users to shop for home merchandise from around the world.

Mensa Brands

Series B in 2021
Mensa Brands is an investment firm that partners with entrepreneurs to build and scale digital brands. Mensa brands are investing working capital picking up equity in other D2C startups and scaling their brands' presence online. Its platform helps expertise in driving growth, product, merchandising, technology, supply chain, product, and access to global markets that help founders get a lucrative financial exit. At the same time, they transform their business through a successful partnership.

Faire

Series G in 2021
Faire is an online wholesale marketplace that connects retailers with unique merchandise from various brands and makers, facilitating a streamlined purchasing process. The platform provides retailers with tools and insights to manage inventory effectively, employing artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to forecast product demand. Faire's offerings include net 60 payment terms and free returns, which reduce the risks associated with wholesale purchasing, enabling local retailers and independent brands to compete with larger e-commerce entities. Headquartered in San Francisco and Kitchener, Faire aims to support the future of local retail by simplifying logistics and enhancing access to diverse products.

Babylist

Series C in 2021
Babylist is a digital marketplace focused on the baby products sector, influencing the purchasing decisions of over 8 million individuals annually. The company leverages proprietary technology and extensive data to offer personalized recommendations for a range of products, helping new parents navigate their parenting journey with confidence. Babylist’s platform features registries that serve as a bridge between new parents and their networks of family and friends, facilitating support in shopping, planning, and preparation for a child's arrival. By providing expert-tested product suggestions and unbiased editorial guidance, Babylist positions itself as a trusted resource for expanding families within the $67 billion baby products market.

Citcon

Series C in 2021
Citcon, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, is a prominent payment technology company that facilitates mobile payments for global merchants. The company has developed a comprehensive platform that connects merchants with a wide array of mobile wallets and digital payment methods, enabling them to securely accept payments through web, mobile, and in-store channels. Citcon's infrastructure offers a user-friendly, contactless shopping experience that enhances security for both consumers and merchants. Through a single API suite and an integrated processing and fund settlement platform, businesses can efficiently manage domestic and international transactions. With a presence in the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, Citcon serves millions of mobile wallet users, allowing them to shop at tens of thousands of participating merchants.

Mensa Brands

Venture Round in 2021
Mensa Brands is an investment firm that partners with entrepreneurs to build and scale digital brands. Mensa brands are investing working capital picking up equity in other D2C startups and scaling their brands' presence online. Its platform helps expertise in driving growth, product, merchandising, technology, supply chain, product, and access to global markets that help founders get a lucrative financial exit. At the same time, they transform their business through a successful partnership.

Bluecore

Series E in 2021
Bluecore is an AI-driven multi-channel marketing platform that specializes in retail marketing. It leverages predictive intelligence to enhance the personalization and prioritization of marketing efforts. By consolidating consumer behavior data and product information, Bluecore provides a detailed understanding of each shopper's historical interactions and anticipated future behaviors with brands. The platform supports marketers in making informed decisions based on extensive data sets, optimizing customer engagement across various channels, including email, websites, display advertisements, and social media. With nearly 500 million shopper IDs and a vast product catalog, Bluecore plays a significant role in helping businesses acquire, retain, and expand their customer base.

fabric

Series B in 2021
Fabric is a headless commerce platform designed to enhance the digital commerce experience for merchants who find traditional hosted solutions inadequate. By providing an open and modular design, Fabric enables businesses to launch their e-commerce operations swiftly, often within a few months, without the need for extensive replatforming. This approach allows retailers to leverage their existing technological investments effectively, resulting in potential digital revenue growth of up to three times. With a mission to simplify and democratize access to advanced digital commerce tools, Fabric serves a range of clients, including well-known brands like BuildDirect and GNC. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Fabric operates globally and is supported by a diverse group of investors, ensuring its capacity to innovate and expand in the competitive e-commerce landscape.

Forum Brands

Series A in 2021
Forum Brands is a technology-enabled company that specializes in acquiring and scaling e-commerce brands, particularly those operating through third-party Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) platforms. By leveraging proprietary technology and extensive knowledge in e-commerce and consumer investing, Forum Brands identifies quality, independently owned products available in the marketplace. The company is dedicated to transforming these products into recognized household brands, offering entrepreneurs and business owners efficient and profitable avenues to sell their businesses. Through its data-driven approach, Forum Brands aims to enhance the growth and reach of the brands it acquires.

Flyhomes

Series C in 2021
Flyhomes, Inc. is an online real estate brokerage based in Seattle, Washington, founded in 2015. The company offers a comprehensive platform and application designed to facilitate the buying and selling of real estate properties. By providing an end-to-end service, Flyhomes aims to enhance the homebuying and selling experience through consumer education, specialized expertise, financial innovation, and accessible technology. The company seeks to empower home buyers, sellers, and agents, helping them navigate the complexities of the real estate market more effectively.

Mensa Brands

Series A in 2021
Mensa Brands is an investment firm that partners with entrepreneurs to build and scale digital brands. Mensa brands are investing working capital picking up equity in other D2C startups and scaling their brands' presence online. Its platform helps expertise in driving growth, product, merchandising, technology, supply chain, product, and access to global markets that help founders get a lucrative financial exit. At the same time, they transform their business through a successful partnership.

Pair Eyewear

Series A in 2021
Pair Eyewear, founded in 2017 and based in New York, specializes in customizable eyeglasses for children. The company offers a unique product line that includes base frames, which are standard glasses, and top frames, which are snap-on fronts that can be easily changed to reflect a child's evolving interests and personalities. By leveraging an e-commerce platform, Pair Eyewear aims to transform the eyeglass experience into an engaging activity for children while simplifying the process for parents. The brand focuses on quality and affordability, providing eyewear that combines style with functionality, featuring hand-polished acetate frames and shatterproof polycarbonate lenses.

fabric

Series A in 2021
Fabric is a headless commerce platform designed to enhance the digital commerce experience for merchants who find traditional hosted solutions inadequate. By providing an open and modular design, Fabric enables businesses to launch their e-commerce operations swiftly, often within a few months, without the need for extensive replatforming. This approach allows retailers to leverage their existing technological investments effectively, resulting in potential digital revenue growth of up to three times. With a mission to simplify and democratize access to advanced digital commerce tools, Fabric serves a range of clients, including well-known brands like BuildDirect and GNC. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Fabric operates globally and is supported by a diverse group of investors, ensuring its capacity to innovate and expand in the competitive e-commerce landscape.

Imperfect Foods

Series D in 2021
Imperfect Foods, Inc. is an online grocery delivery service dedicated to reducing food waste and promoting a sustainable food system. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, the company rescues and redistributes a variety of grocery items, including produce, shelf-stable goods, dairy, meat, and seafood. By focusing on excess and imperfect products, Imperfect Foods helps support farmers and producers while providing customers with healthy, seasonal food at discounted prices compared to traditional grocery stores. The company delivers a range of mixed boxes—such as fruit, veggie, regular, and organic—to homes and offices in various locations, including Oakland, Berkeley, and Alameda. Its commitment to eliminating food waste and its adaptability during the COVID-19 pandemic highlight its potential for long-term success.

Xpressbees

Series E in 2020
Xpressbees is an e-commerce logistics company that specializes in providing a wide range of logistics solutions to its partners. The company focuses on last-mile delivery, offering same-day and next-day services, as well as reverse logistics, payment collection, drop shipping, and vendor management. Additionally, Xpressbees supports cross-border services and fulfillment solutions, ensuring that clients have access to comprehensive supply-chain management. Its platform includes an online shipment tracking system, which enhances customer satisfaction by enabling clients to offer timely deliveries and value-added services. Through these offerings, Xpressbees aims to address the diverse logistics needs of its clients effectively.

CityMall

Seed Round in 2020
CityMall is a community commerce platform aimed at serving the 300 million new internet users in small cities, towns, and villages across India. It focuses on categories such as groceries, fresh and packaged FMCG, electronics, and fashion. Historically, e-commerce has primarily benefited residents of large metropolitan areas, largely due to barriers like trust issues, unfamiliarity with online transactions, and low average order values. CityMall addresses these challenges by leveraging "Community Leaders," who act as local connectors to facilitate customer acquisition, localized marketing, and last-mile logistics. This community-driven approach makes the model well-suited for smaller urban areas. Founded by alumni from IIT Delhi and IIT Roorkee, CityMall aspires to create a network of micro-entrepreneurs, empowering them to establish a prominent e-commerce platform in India. The company is supported by several notable venture capital firms.

Faire

Series E in 2020
Faire is an online wholesale marketplace that connects retailers with unique merchandise from various brands and makers, facilitating a streamlined purchasing process. The platform provides retailers with tools and insights to manage inventory effectively, employing artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to forecast product demand. Faire's offerings include net 60 payment terms and free returns, which reduce the risks associated with wholesale purchasing, enabling local retailers and independent brands to compete with larger e-commerce entities. Headquartered in San Francisco and Kitchener, Faire aims to support the future of local retail by simplifying logistics and enhancing access to diverse products.

Session AI

Series B in 2020
Session AI, previously known as ZineOne, is an innovative marketing platform focused on enhancing real-time customer interactions in the ecommerce sector. The platform addresses the challenge of anonymous online shopping sessions, utilizing advanced machine learning to analyze customer micro-behaviors and deliver personalized experiences instantly, all without relying on personal or historical data. This capability allows brands to achieve significant increases in conversion rates, with clients such as KOHL's and Men's Wearhouse reporting up to 32% lifts in performance. Session AI's technology facilitates seamless engagement across various digital channels, enabling brands to initiate desired customer actions based on real-time interaction patterns. The company collaborates with major industry players like Adobe and AWS, further establishing its presence in the marketing technology landscape.

Wyze Labs

Series A in 2020
Wyze Labs, Inc. is a technology company that focuses on providing affordable smart home products, particularly smart cameras. Founded in 2017 and based in Kirkland, Washington, Wyze Labs designs devices such as the WyzeCam, which features live streaming, motion and sound detection, night vision, and two-way audio capabilities. The company aims to make quality smart home technology accessible to a broad audience by partnering with innovators and manufacturers who share its commitment to delivering high-quality, user-friendly products at competitive prices. Wyze Labs sells its products primarily online and ensures compatibility with popular voice assistants like Alexa and Google Assistant.

Wyze Labs

Series A in 2020
Wyze Labs, Inc. is a technology company that focuses on providing affordable smart home products, particularly smart cameras. Founded in 2017 and based in Kirkland, Washington, Wyze Labs designs devices such as the WyzeCam, which features live streaming, motion and sound detection, night vision, and two-way audio capabilities. The company aims to make quality smart home technology accessible to a broad audience by partnering with innovators and manufacturers who share its commitment to delivering high-quality, user-friendly products at competitive prices. Wyze Labs sells its products primarily online and ensures compatibility with popular voice assistants like Alexa and Google Assistant.

Bluecore

Series D in 2020
Bluecore is an AI-driven multi-channel marketing platform that specializes in retail marketing. It leverages predictive intelligence to enhance the personalization and prioritization of marketing efforts. By consolidating consumer behavior data and product information, Bluecore provides a detailed understanding of each shopper's historical interactions and anticipated future behaviors with brands. The platform supports marketers in making informed decisions based on extensive data sets, optimizing customer engagement across various channels, including email, websites, display advertisements, and social media. With nearly 500 million shopper IDs and a vast product catalog, Bluecore plays a significant role in helping businesses acquire, retain, and expand their customer base.

Imperfect Foods

Series C in 2020
Imperfect Foods, Inc. is an online grocery delivery service dedicated to reducing food waste and promoting a sustainable food system. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, the company rescues and redistributes a variety of grocery items, including produce, shelf-stable goods, dairy, meat, and seafood. By focusing on excess and imperfect products, Imperfect Foods helps support farmers and producers while providing customers with healthy, seasonal food at discounted prices compared to traditional grocery stores. The company delivers a range of mixed boxes—such as fruit, veggie, regular, and organic—to homes and offices in various locations, including Oakland, Berkeley, and Alameda. Its commitment to eliminating food waste and its adaptability during the COVID-19 pandemic highlight its potential for long-term success.

Bailey44

Acquisition in 2020
Bailey44 is a women's contemporary clothing brand based in Vernon, California, known for its stylish and sophisticated ready-to-wear collections. Founded in 2006 by two experienced female fashion industry professionals, the brand emphasizes a blend of street smarts and intelligent femininity, focusing on impeccable fit and modern silhouettes. Bailey44 offers a range of products, including tops, sweaters, dresses, bottoms, and jackets, crafted from luxe fabrics and designed with current trends in mind. Its aesthetic appeals to women seeking effortlessly chic and agelessly cool attire. Over the years, Bailey44 has gained recognition and is now available in exclusive department stores and specialty boutiques across North America and Europe, attracting a growing following of women who appreciate its unique approach to contemporary fashion.

Pepperfry

Series F in 2020
Pepperfry is an online home and lifestyle shopping platform that specializes in a diverse range of products aimed at enhancing home environments. The company features a marketplace that offers a wide selection of furniture, home décor, kitchenware, dining essentials, and pet supplies, including items from its own brand. With a focus on affordability, Pepperfry provides customers with numerous options to personalize their living spaces. The platform supports cash-on-delivery payment methods and includes a free shipping facility, making it convenient for users to shop for home merchandise from around the world.

SmartSign

Venture Round in 2019
SmartSign is an online retailer specializing in signs, labels, tags, and mats, operating over 60 dedicated websites, such as MyParkingSign and MySafetySign. The company focuses on providing targeted solutions for safety and support, addressing specific needs like parking lot safety. Initially starting as a technology provider, SmartSign shifted to direct-to-consumer sales in 2006. It offers a wide range of products, including plastic signs, instructional signs, and custom reflective signs, with over 5,000 customizable templates available. By combining a diverse selection of in-stock items with personalized options, SmartSign enables clients across various sectors, including offices and factories, to enhance safety and organization in their environments.

Grove Collaborative

Series D in 2019
Grove Collaborative, Inc. is an online retailer based in San Francisco, California, specializing in home and personal care products. Founded in 2012 and initially known as ePantry LLC, the company rebranded in 2016 as a Certified B Corporation, emphasizing its commitment to sustainability and ethical practices. Grove Collaborative offers a diverse range of products, including laundry detergents, floor cleaners, personal care items, pet supplies, and more. The company is recognized for its flagship brand, Grove Co., as well as its other brands, which prioritize clean ingredients and eco-friendly packaging. Grove is a leader in the zero-waste home care category and aims to be the world's first plastic-neutral retailer, with a goal of becoming 100% plastic-free by 2025. Through its rigorous standards for product selection, Grove Collaborative serves millions of households across the United States, striving to create positive impacts for both people and the environment.

Button

Series C in 2019
Button, Inc. is a mobile commerce technology company that provides a platform for brands to establish partnerships that enhance commerce. Its offerings include DeepLink Commerce, which extends application functionalities across a network of complementary apps, and the Button SDK, which facilitates cross-application features. The Button API enables developers to foster user engagement through loyalty initiatives and enhances acquisition and re-engagement strategies. Additionally, Button offers tools to model user loyalty, adjust shopping carts at checkout, and optimize mobile partnerships for travel companies. Since its founding in 2014, Button has driven over $3 billion in spending and has raised over $64 million in venture capital, positioning itself as a leader in mobile commerce enablement. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.

Zenoti

Series C in 2019
Zenoti is a provider of cloud-based software solutions tailored for the spa, salon, and med spa industries, founded in 2010 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington. The company offers an all-in-one platform that supports both large chains and small to medium-sized businesses, enabling them to effectively manage operations and enhance performance. Its software includes features such as online appointment bookings, point-of-sale systems, customer relationship management, employee management, and inventory management. Additionally, Zenoti incorporates advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to streamline reporting and marketing efforts. By facilitating omnichannel booking and contactless payments, Zenoti helps businesses reduce wait times and improve customer satisfaction, ultimately fostering growth and retention.

Opendoor Technologies

Series E in 2019
Opendoor Technologies Inc., established in 2014 and based in San Francisco, operates a digital platform for residential real estate in the United States. Its platform facilitates the buying and selling of homes online, streamlining the traditional process. Opendoor enables sellers to receive offers without listing or showing their homes, while buyers can browse and instantly unlock properties using the company's application. The company generates revenue through home sales and additional real estate services.

Wyze Labs

Series A in 2019
Wyze Labs, Inc. is a technology company that focuses on providing affordable smart home products, particularly smart cameras. Founded in 2017 and based in Kirkland, Washington, Wyze Labs designs devices such as the WyzeCam, which features live streaming, motion and sound detection, night vision, and two-way audio capabilities. The company aims to make quality smart home technology accessible to a broad audience by partnering with innovators and manufacturers who share its commitment to delivering high-quality, user-friendly products at competitive prices. Wyze Labs sells its products primarily online and ensures compatibility with popular voice assistants like Alexa and Google Assistant.

Jolyn Clothing

Corporate Round in 2018
JOLYN is a designer and manufacturer of women's performance swimwear and athletic apparel based in Huntington Beach, California. The company specializes in a variety of swimwear products, including swim tops, bottoms, onesies, and accessories, available in multiple styles and designs. JOLYN primarily sells its products through its online store, targeting customers in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe. Additionally, the company is recognized for its successful trunk shows at swim and water polo competitions and has recently opened its first physical retail store in Huntington Beach, with plans for further expansion. JOLYN aims to empower women by providing quality swimwear that encourages confidence and adventure.

ElasticRun

Series B in 2018
ElasticRun is a logistics and distribution platform that enables businesses to access traditionally underserved consumers, particularly in rural areas of India. By acting as an extension of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies' distribution networks, ElasticRun helps these companies tap into new customer bases through its connections with local Kirana stores. The platform not only facilitates eCommerce companies in reaching remote customers but also connects banks and financial institutions with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in these regions. Additionally, ElasticRun leverages the data generated on its platform to assist clients in refining their marketing strategies, ultimately enhancing their outreach and operational efficiency.

Smilo

Series A in 2018
Smilo is a direct-to-consumer brand specializing in essential baby products, developed with input from doctors, scientists, and engineers. The company operates an online retail platform that offers a range of baby care items, including bottles, pacifiers, loungers, washcloths, and blankets. Smilo focuses on providing parents with high-quality products designed to meet the needs of their babies, ensuring convenience and support in early parenting. By combining expertise and thoughtful design, Smilo aims to enhance the experience of caring for infants.

Opendoor Technologies

Series E in 2018
Opendoor Technologies Inc., established in 2014 and based in San Francisco, operates a digital platform for residential real estate in the United States. Its platform facilitates the buying and selling of homes online, streamlining the traditional process. Opendoor enables sellers to receive offers without listing or showing their homes, while buyers can browse and instantly unlock properties using the company's application. The company generates revenue through home sales and additional real estate services.

Imperfect Foods

Series B in 2018
Imperfect Foods, Inc. is an online grocery delivery service dedicated to reducing food waste and promoting a sustainable food system. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, the company rescues and redistributes a variety of grocery items, including produce, shelf-stable goods, dairy, meat, and seafood. By focusing on excess and imperfect products, Imperfect Foods helps support farmers and producers while providing customers with healthy, seasonal food at discounted prices compared to traditional grocery stores. The company delivers a range of mixed boxes—such as fruit, veggie, regular, and organic—to homes and offices in various locations, including Oakland, Berkeley, and Alameda. Its commitment to eliminating food waste and its adaptability during the COVID-19 pandemic highlight its potential for long-term success.

Capillary Technologies

Series D in 2018
Capillary Technologies, established in 2008, is a leading global SaaS company headquartered in Bengaluru, India. It specializes in developing and operating cloud-based software solutions for retail marketers, enabling them to build, manage, and analyze customer data. Capillary's Intelligent Customer Engagement suite integrates various solutions, including Campaign Manager, Lifecycle Marketer, Loyalty Manager, Instore Marketer, E-Commerce Marketer, Mobile Marketer, and Social Connect. These tools help retailers engage with customers across multiple channels, create detailed customer profiles, and facilitate personalized communication. Capillary serves over 300 marquee brands across 30+ countries, processing data for over 300 million consumers and 25,000 stores. The company's 700+ associates across 11 global offices continually innovate, leveraging AI and machine learning to make consumer experiences seamless and memorable. Capillary is backed by prominent investors such as Warburg Pincus, Sequoia Capital, and American Express Ventures.

Grove Collaborative

Series C in 2018
Grove Collaborative, Inc. is an online retailer based in San Francisco, California, specializing in home and personal care products. Founded in 2012 and initially known as ePantry LLC, the company rebranded in 2016 as a Certified B Corporation, emphasizing its commitment to sustainability and ethical practices. Grove Collaborative offers a diverse range of products, including laundry detergents, floor cleaners, personal care items, pet supplies, and more. The company is recognized for its flagship brand, Grove Co., as well as its other brands, which prioritize clean ingredients and eco-friendly packaging. Grove is a leader in the zero-waste home care category and aims to be the world's first plastic-neutral retailer, with a goal of becoming 100% plastic-free by 2025. Through its rigorous standards for product selection, Grove Collaborative serves millions of households across the United States, striving to create positive impacts for both people and the environment.

6 River Systems

Series B in 2018
6 River Systems, Inc. provides innovative warehouse automation solutions using collaborative robots and artificial intelligence. Founded in 2015 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company focuses on enhancing fulfillment processes for e-commerce and retail operations. Its key offerings include Chuck, a robotic assistant that guides warehouse associates to optimize efficiency; Mobile Sort, which facilitates intelligent picking and sorting of orders; Packout, a fulfillment solution; and Fast Lane, designed for automating the picking of high-velocity SKUs. By leveraging system-directed workflows, 6 River Systems aims to streamline training and improve pick rates, helping retailers and manufacturers boost warehouse productivity while reducing costs. The company operates as a subsidiary of Shopify Inc. since 2019.

Bluecore

Series C in 2017
Bluecore is an AI-driven multi-channel marketing platform that specializes in retail marketing. It leverages predictive intelligence to enhance the personalization and prioritization of marketing efforts. By consolidating consumer behavior data and product information, Bluecore provides a detailed understanding of each shopper's historical interactions and anticipated future behaviors with brands. The platform supports marketers in making informed decisions based on extensive data sets, optimizing customer engagement across various channels, including email, websites, display advertisements, and social media. With nearly 500 million shopper IDs and a vast product catalog, Bluecore plays a significant role in helping businesses acquire, retain, and expand their customer base.

6 River Systems

Series A in 2017
6 River Systems, Inc. provides innovative warehouse automation solutions using collaborative robots and artificial intelligence. Founded in 2015 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company focuses on enhancing fulfillment processes for e-commerce and retail operations. Its key offerings include Chuck, a robotic assistant that guides warehouse associates to optimize efficiency; Mobile Sort, which facilitates intelligent picking and sorting of orders; Packout, a fulfillment solution; and Fast Lane, designed for automating the picking of high-velocity SKUs. By leveraging system-directed workflows, 6 River Systems aims to streamline training and improve pick rates, helping retailers and manufacturers boost warehouse productivity while reducing costs. The company operates as a subsidiary of Shopify Inc. since 2019.

Smilo

Seed Round in 2017
Smilo is a direct-to-consumer brand specializing in essential baby products, developed with input from doctors, scientists, and engineers. The company operates an online retail platform that offers a range of baby care items, including bottles, pacifiers, loungers, washcloths, and blankets. Smilo focuses on providing parents with high-quality products designed to meet the needs of their babies, ensuring convenience and support in early parenting. By combining expertise and thoughtful design, Smilo aims to enhance the experience of caring for infants.

Swiggy

Series E in 2017
Swiggy is an on-demand food delivery platform that connects customers with local restaurants, allowing them to order meals conveniently through a user-friendly app. The platform provides a comprehensive listing of nearby restaurants and their menus, enabling users to place orders and track deliveries in real-time. In addition to food delivery, Swiggy has expanded its services to include the pickup and drop-off of various items, such as laundry and documents, catering to both individual and business clients. By offering timely deliveries and promotional discounts, Swiggy aims to enhance the customer experience and ensure that meals are delivered fresh and promptly.

ElasticRun

Series A in 2017
ElasticRun is a logistics and distribution platform that enables businesses to access traditionally underserved consumers, particularly in rural areas of India. By acting as an extension of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies' distribution networks, ElasticRun helps these companies tap into new customer bases through its connections with local Kirana stores. The platform not only facilitates eCommerce companies in reaching remote customers but also connects banks and financial institutions with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in these regions. Additionally, ElasticRun leverages the data generated on its platform to assist clients in refining their marketing strategies, ultimately enhancing their outreach and operational efficiency.

Smilo

Seed Round in 2017
Smilo is a direct-to-consumer brand specializing in essential baby products, developed with input from doctors, scientists, and engineers. The company operates an online retail platform that offers a range of baby care items, including bottles, pacifiers, loungers, washcloths, and blankets. Smilo focuses on providing parents with high-quality products designed to meet the needs of their babies, ensuring convenience and support in early parenting. By combining expertise and thoughtful design, Smilo aims to enhance the experience of caring for infants.

Button

Series B in 2017
Button, Inc. is a mobile commerce technology company that provides a platform for brands to establish partnerships that enhance commerce. Its offerings include DeepLink Commerce, which extends application functionalities across a network of complementary apps, and the Button SDK, which facilitates cross-application features. The Button API enables developers to foster user engagement through loyalty initiatives and enhances acquisition and re-engagement strategies. Additionally, Button offers tools to model user loyalty, adjust shopping carts at checkout, and optimize mobile partnerships for travel companies. Since its founding in 2014, Button has driven over $3 billion in spending and has raised over $64 million in venture capital, positioning itself as a leader in mobile commerce enablement. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.

Opendoor Technologies

Series D in 2016
Opendoor Technologies Inc., established in 2014 and based in San Francisco, operates a digital platform for residential real estate in the United States. Its platform facilitates the buying and selling of homes online, streamlining the traditional process. Opendoor enables sellers to receive offers without listing or showing their homes, while buyers can browse and instantly unlock properties using the company's application. The company generates revenue through home sales and additional real estate services.

ElasticRun

Seed Round in 2016
ElasticRun is a logistics and distribution platform that enables businesses to access traditionally underserved consumers, particularly in rural areas of India. By acting as an extension of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies' distribution networks, ElasticRun helps these companies tap into new customer bases through its connections with local Kirana stores. The platform not only facilitates eCommerce companies in reaching remote customers but also connects banks and financial institutions with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in these regions. Additionally, ElasticRun leverages the data generated on its platform to assist clients in refining their marketing strategies, ultimately enhancing their outreach and operational efficiency.

Pepperfry

Series E in 2016
Pepperfry is an online home and lifestyle shopping platform that specializes in a diverse range of products aimed at enhancing home environments. The company features a marketplace that offers a wide selection of furniture, home décor, kitchenware, dining essentials, and pet supplies, including items from its own brand. With a focus on affordability, Pepperfry provides customers with numerous options to personalize their living spaces. The platform supports cash-on-delivery payment methods and includes a free shipping facility, making it convenient for users to shop for home merchandise from around the world.

Swiggy

Series D in 2016
Swiggy is an on-demand food delivery platform that connects customers with local restaurants, allowing them to order meals conveniently through a user-friendly app. The platform provides a comprehensive listing of nearby restaurants and their menus, enabling users to place orders and track deliveries in real-time. In addition to food delivery, Swiggy has expanded its services to include the pickup and drop-off of various items, such as laundry and documents, catering to both individual and business clients. By offering timely deliveries and promotional discounts, Swiggy aims to enhance the customer experience and ensure that meals are delivered fresh and promptly.

Zenoti

Series B in 2016
Zenoti is a provider of cloud-based software solutions tailored for the spa, salon, and med spa industries, founded in 2010 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington. The company offers an all-in-one platform that supports both large chains and small to medium-sized businesses, enabling them to effectively manage operations and enhance performance. Its software includes features such as online appointment bookings, point-of-sale systems, customer relationship management, employee management, and inventory management. Additionally, Zenoti incorporates advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to streamline reporting and marketing efforts. By facilitating omnichannel booking and contactless payments, Zenoti helps businesses reduce wait times and improve customer satisfaction, ultimately fostering growth and retention.

Kwik

Seed Round in 2016
Kwik operates an Internet of Things (IoT) platform that connects retailers, brands, and service providers directly to consumers, facilitating repetitive purchases. The platform supports a range of products and services, allowing businesses to sell items such as diapers, pet food, and fast food directly to customers. Additionally, it offers solutions for service providers, including transportation, parcel delivery, and home care. Kwik's platform integrates seamlessly with existing ordering systems and various delivery and payment services. It also features a dashboard for users to monitor key performance indicators, such as total clicks, orders, and conversion rates, enabling data analysis by product, category, and geography. Kwik is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Swiggy

Series C in 2016
Swiggy is an on-demand food delivery platform that connects customers with local restaurants, allowing them to order meals conveniently through a user-friendly app. The platform provides a comprehensive listing of nearby restaurants and their menus, enabling users to place orders and track deliveries in real-time. In addition to food delivery, Swiggy has expanded its services to include the pickup and drop-off of various items, such as laundry and documents, catering to both individual and business clients. By offering timely deliveries and promotional discounts, Swiggy aims to enhance the customer experience and ensure that meals are delivered fresh and promptly.

Swiggy

Series C in 2016
Swiggy is an on-demand food delivery platform that connects customers with local restaurants, allowing them to order meals conveniently through a user-friendly app. The platform provides a comprehensive listing of nearby restaurants and their menus, enabling users to place orders and track deliveries in real-time. In addition to food delivery, Swiggy has expanded its services to include the pickup and drop-off of various items, such as laundry and documents, catering to both individual and business clients. By offering timely deliveries and promotional discounts, Swiggy aims to enhance the customer experience and ensure that meals are delivered fresh and promptly.

Jet

Venture Round in 2015
Jet is an e-commerce shopping platform that enables users to shop online from a diverse array of retailers. Founded in April 2014 by Mark Lore, Mike Hanrahan, and Nate Faust, the company is headquartered in Hoboken, New Jersey. Jet offers a wide selection of products across various categories, including household goods, health and beauty, groceries, electronics, clothing, and more. The platform is designed to provide a user-friendly shopping experience, allowing customers to purchase items conveniently, including options for cash on delivery. Since September 2016, Jet has operated as a subsidiary of Wal-Mart Stores, enhancing its reach within the competitive online retail market.

Capillary Technologies

Series C in 2015
Capillary Technologies, established in 2008, is a leading global SaaS company headquartered in Bengaluru, India. It specializes in developing and operating cloud-based software solutions for retail marketers, enabling them to build, manage, and analyze customer data. Capillary's Intelligent Customer Engagement suite integrates various solutions, including Campaign Manager, Lifecycle Marketer, Loyalty Manager, Instore Marketer, E-Commerce Marketer, Mobile Marketer, and Social Connect. These tools help retailers engage with customers across multiple channels, create detailed customer profiles, and facilitate personalized communication. Capillary serves over 300 marquee brands across 30+ countries, processing data for over 300 million consumers and 25,000 stores. The company's 700+ associates across 11 global offices continually innovate, leveraging AI and machine learning to make consumer experiences seamless and memorable. Capillary is backed by prominent investors such as Warburg Pincus, Sequoia Capital, and American Express Ventures.

Pepperfry

Series D in 2015
Pepperfry is an online home and lifestyle shopping platform that specializes in a diverse range of products aimed at enhancing home environments. The company features a marketplace that offers a wide selection of furniture, home décor, kitchenware, dining essentials, and pet supplies, including items from its own brand. With a focus on affordability, Pepperfry provides customers with numerous options to personalize their living spaces. The platform supports cash-on-delivery payment methods and includes a free shipping facility, making it convenient for users to shop for home merchandise from around the world.

Modcloth

Series C in 2015
ModCloth is an online retailer based in Tustin, California, specializing in vintage-inspired women's fashion and accessories. The company offers a wide range of exclusive clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories sourced from numerous independent designers, allowing customers to find unique outfits. Founded by Eric and Susan Koger in a dorm room at Carnegie Mellon University, ModCloth has grown significantly and now employs over 400 people across its offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Pittsburgh. The brand focuses on leveraging technology and social media to enhance the shopping experience, aiming to empower consumers in how they discover and engage with fashion.

Personali

Series B in 2015
Personali is a company that specializes in enhancing sales and profitability for retailers through its Intelligent Incentive platform, which leverages behavioral economics and machine learning. The platform is designed to engage shoppers by capturing their emotional responses and providing personalized incentives that drive purchasing behavior. By enabling precision targeting, Personali helps retailers offer the most effective incentives in real-time, thereby increasing customer loyalty, accelerating sales growth, and optimizing profitability. Its innovative approach supports both online and offline retail experiences, ensuring a seamless journey for shoppers. Personali's advancements are backed by prominent technology investors, underscoring its commitment to transforming retail strategies.

Swiggy

Series B in 2015
Swiggy is an on-demand food delivery platform that connects customers with local restaurants, allowing them to order meals conveniently through a user-friendly app. The platform provides a comprehensive listing of nearby restaurants and their menus, enabling users to place orders and track deliveries in real-time. In addition to food delivery, Swiggy has expanded its services to include the pickup and drop-off of various items, such as laundry and documents, catering to both individual and business clients. By offering timely deliveries and promotional discounts, Swiggy aims to enhance the customer experience and ensure that meals are delivered fresh and promptly.

Wine Access

Acquisition in 2015
Wine Access is an online retailer specializing in exceptional wines sourced from family-owned estates and renowned winemakers. The company curates its selection through a rigorous screening process overseen by a Master of Wine and a Master Sommelier, ensuring that each wine meets high standards of quality and provenance. Its platform features a diverse range of premium wines, including Billecart-Salmon champagne, red wines, and fruit-flavored options, allowing customers to explore a variety of collections. Wine Access guarantees the quality and authenticity of its products from the winery to the consumer's door, making it a trusted source for wine enthusiasts.

sulekha.com

Series C in 2015
Sulekha is one of India’s largest and fastest-growing digital business and consumer brands that has transformed local services ecosystem through a powerful need fulfillment and monetization platform that generates qualified, parameterized leads to a vast number of local SMBs in 40 cities. Sulekha’s unique, scalable digital platform, stapled to an expanding digital-mobile-local opportunity, has cultivated both sides of the local commerce loop to serve in 24,000 location-categories: • Purchase-oriented users (16+ M user needs captured p.a., one of the largest in India, growing at 70% p.a.) • Growth-oriented businesses (2+ M active local businesses, one of the largest in India, growing at 35% p.a.)

Jet

Series B in 2015
Jet is an e-commerce shopping platform that enables users to shop online from a diverse array of retailers. Founded in April 2014 by Mark Lore, Mike Hanrahan, and Nate Faust, the company is headquartered in Hoboken, New Jersey. Jet offers a wide selection of products across various categories, including household goods, health and beauty, groceries, electronics, clothing, and more. The platform is designed to provide a user-friendly shopping experience, allowing customers to purchase items conveniently, including options for cash on delivery. Since September 2016, Jet has operated as a subsidiary of Wal-Mart Stores, enhancing its reach within the competitive online retail market.

Motif

Series E in 2015
Motif is a digital brokerage firm that specializes in thematic investing solutions tailored for individuals and financial advisors. Founded in 2015, the company originally began as an agency focused on accelerating growth for luxury lifestyle, fashion, beauty, and wellness brands. Motif emphasizes the importance of effective communication through eCommerce websites and strategies, recognizing that a misalignment can lead to lost revenue opportunities. The firm takes a customer-centric approach, offering marketing solutions and creative services designed to address the specific needs of direct-to-consumer and retail companies. By prioritizing the right strategies and fostering a human-first customer experience, Motif aims to help clients optimize their business potential and achieve their financial goals.

Quikr

Series G in 2014
Quikr is an online marketplace and free classifieds platform operating in India, designed to facilitate connections between buyers and sellers. Users can browse a wide range of advertisements for various categories, including real estate, vehicles, electronics, jobs, and personal services, making it easy to buy, sell, or rent items and services. The platform promotes user independence by allowing individuals to engage directly with one another, thereby enhancing the overall trading experience. Quikr continually innovates its offerings, introducing features such as privacy-focused transactions and services that cater to those with limited internet access. The company’s mission is to empower users to discover opportunities and connect within their communities, ultimately enriching the marketplace experience for all participants.

Kendra Scott Design

Venture Round in 2014
Kendra Scott Design, Inc. is a lifestyle brand based in Austin, Texas, specializing in the design and manufacture of women's jewelry. Founded in 2002, the company offers a wide range of products including earrings, necklaces, rings, bracelets, and bridal jewelry, as well as accessories and charms. Kendra Scott's collections are inspired by gemstones and encompass both fashion and fine jewelry. The brand sells its products through a network of retail stores located across various states, as well as through an online store. Its retail presence includes locations in cities such as Birmingham, Scottsdale, Newport Beach, Boca Raton, Atlanta, Chicago, Baton Rouge, and many others, establishing a strong footprint in the jewelry market.

Threadflip

Series B in 2014
Threadflip operates an online marketplace designed to transform the shopping experience for women's fashion through a peer-to-peer model. The platform enables users to photograph and list their clothing items for sale, facilitating a collaborative and engaging environment for buying and selling pre-owned apparel. This approach not only promotes efficient transactions but also fosters a sense of community among users. While Threadflip ceased operations in January 2015, it has since formed a partnership with Le Tote to continue its vision of enhancing the way women shop for clothes and style their wardrobes.

Capillary Technologies

Series B in 2014
Capillary Technologies, established in 2008, is a leading global SaaS company headquartered in Bengaluru, India. It specializes in developing and operating cloud-based software solutions for retail marketers, enabling them to build, manage, and analyze customer data. Capillary's Intelligent Customer Engagement suite integrates various solutions, including Campaign Manager, Lifecycle Marketer, Loyalty Manager, Instore Marketer, E-Commerce Marketer, Mobile Marketer, and Social Connect. These tools help retailers engage with customers across multiple channels, create detailed customer profiles, and facilitate personalized communication. Capillary serves over 300 marquee brands across 30+ countries, processing data for over 300 million consumers and 25,000 stores. The company's 700+ associates across 11 global offices continually innovate, leveraging AI and machine learning to make consumer experiences seamless and memorable. Capillary is backed by prominent investors such as Warburg Pincus, Sequoia Capital, and American Express Ventures.

Fashion and You

Series D in 2014
Fashion and You is an online shopping platform founded in 2010 and based in Gurugram, India, that specializes in offering a curated selection of fashion apparel and accessories for men, women, and children. The company operates as an invitation-only shopping club, granting members access to exclusive collections from top designers at significantly discounted prices, often up to 80% off retail. Its offerings include a wide range of products, such as clothing, ethnic and western wear, footwear, handbags, and various fashion accessories. By providing authentic designer merchandise through limited-time events, Fashion and You aims to enhance the online shopping experience while connecting consumers with sought-after international lifestyle brands.

Pepperfry

Series C in 2014
Pepperfry is an online home and lifestyle shopping platform that specializes in a diverse range of products aimed at enhancing home environments. The company features a marketplace that offers a wide selection of furniture, home décor, kitchenware, dining essentials, and pet supplies, including items from its own brand. With a focus on affordability, Pepperfry provides customers with numerous options to personalize their living spaces. The platform supports cash-on-delivery payment methods and includes a free shipping facility, making it convenient for users to shop for home merchandise from around the world.

Motif

Series D in 2014
Motif is a digital brokerage firm that specializes in thematic investing solutions tailored for individuals and financial advisors. Founded in 2015, the company originally began as an agency focused on accelerating growth for luxury lifestyle, fashion, beauty, and wellness brands. Motif emphasizes the importance of effective communication through eCommerce websites and strategies, recognizing that a misalignment can lead to lost revenue opportunities. The firm takes a customer-centric approach, offering marketing solutions and creative services designed to address the specific needs of direct-to-consumer and retail companies. By prioritizing the right strategies and fostering a human-first customer experience, Motif aims to help clients optimize their business potential and achieve their financial goals.

Quikr

Series F in 2014
Quikr is an online marketplace and free classifieds platform operating in India, designed to facilitate connections between buyers and sellers. Users can browse a wide range of advertisements for various categories, including real estate, vehicles, electronics, jobs, and personal services, making it easy to buy, sell, or rent items and services. The platform promotes user independence by allowing individuals to engage directly with one another, thereby enhancing the overall trading experience. Quikr continually innovates its offerings, introducing features such as privacy-focused transactions and services that cater to those with limited internet access. The company’s mission is to empower users to discover opportunities and connect within their communities, ultimately enriching the marketplace experience for all participants.

Motif

Series C in 2013
Motif is a digital brokerage firm that specializes in thematic investing solutions tailored for individuals and financial advisors. Founded in 2015, the company originally began as an agency focused on accelerating growth for luxury lifestyle, fashion, beauty, and wellness brands. Motif emphasizes the importance of effective communication through eCommerce websites and strategies, recognizing that a misalignment can lead to lost revenue opportunities. The firm takes a customer-centric approach, offering marketing solutions and creative services designed to address the specific needs of direct-to-consumer and retail companies. By prioritizing the right strategies and fostering a human-first customer experience, Motif aims to help clients optimize their business potential and achieve their financial goals.

Pepperfry

Series B in 2013
Pepperfry is an online home and lifestyle shopping platform that specializes in a diverse range of products aimed at enhancing home environments. The company features a marketplace that offers a wide selection of furniture, home décor, kitchenware, dining essentials, and pet supplies, including items from its own brand. With a focus on affordability, Pepperfry provides customers with numerous options to personalize their living spaces. The platform supports cash-on-delivery payment methods and includes a free shipping facility, making it convenient for users to shop for home merchandise from around the world.

Capillary Technologies

Series A in 2012
Capillary Technologies, established in 2008, is a leading global SaaS company headquartered in Bengaluru, India. It specializes in developing and operating cloud-based software solutions for retail marketers, enabling them to build, manage, and analyze customer data. Capillary's Intelligent Customer Engagement suite integrates various solutions, including Campaign Manager, Lifecycle Marketer, Loyalty Manager, Instore Marketer, E-Commerce Marketer, Mobile Marketer, and Social Connect. These tools help retailers engage with customers across multiple channels, create detailed customer profiles, and facilitate personalized communication. Capillary serves over 300 marquee brands across 30+ countries, processing data for over 300 million consumers and 25,000 stores. The company's 700+ associates across 11 global offices continually innovate, leveraging AI and machine learning to make consumer experiences seamless and memorable. Capillary is backed by prominent investors such as Warburg Pincus, Sequoia Capital, and American Express Ventures.

Just Dial

Series E in 2012
Just Dial Limited is a leading local search engine in India, offering a range of services that connect users with local businesses through various platforms, including its website, mobile apps, and voice services. The company provides local search and related services, enabling users to find products and services effortlessly. Just Dial has expanded its offerings to include online payment solutions through JD Pay, a business management tool for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) called JD Omni, and a social media platform known as JD Social. Additionally, it features an All-in-One mobile app that incorporates map-aided search, real-time chat, and multimedia content to enhance user engagement. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Mumbai, Just Dial maintains a comprehensive database of millions of listings and facilitates seamless communication between users and businesses. The company strives to deliver fast, reliable information while empowering businesses to enhance their online presence.

Gemvara

Series D in 2012
Gemvara, Inc. is a Boston-based manufacturer and retailer of custom-made fine jewelry, specializing in personalized pieces for both women and men. Founded in 2006, the company operates an online store that provides an extensive selection of over 1.5 million unique design possibilities, including engagement rings, wedding bands, necklaces, earrings, and bracelets. Utilizing a made-to-order technology platform, Gemvara allows customers to customize their jewelry with a variety of gemstones and precious metals, ensuring each piece is handcrafted to meet individual preferences. The company, previously known as Paragon Lake, Inc., rebranded in February 2010 and now functions as a subsidiary of Richline Group, Inc.

Quikr

Series E in 2012
Quikr is an online marketplace and free classifieds platform operating in India, designed to facilitate connections between buyers and sellers. Users can browse a wide range of advertisements for various categories, including real estate, vehicles, electronics, jobs, and personal services, making it easy to buy, sell, or rent items and services. The platform promotes user independence by allowing individuals to engage directly with one another, thereby enhancing the overall trading experience. Quikr continually innovates its offerings, introducing features such as privacy-focused transactions and services that cater to those with limited internet access. The company’s mission is to empower users to discover opportunities and connect within their communities, ultimately enriching the marketplace experience for all participants.

Modcloth

Series C in 2012
ModCloth is an online retailer based in Tustin, California, specializing in vintage-inspired women's fashion and accessories. The company offers a wide range of exclusive clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories sourced from numerous independent designers, allowing customers to find unique outfits. Founded by Eric and Susan Koger in a dorm room at Carnegie Mellon University, ModCloth has grown significantly and now employs over 400 people across its offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Pittsburgh. The brand focuses on leveraging technology and social media to enhance the shopping experience, aiming to empower consumers in how they discover and engage with fashion.

41st Parameter

Series D in 2012
41st Parameter specializes in providing solutions for detecting and preventing fraud across various channels, catering to well-known brands in multiple industries. The company’s technology is utilized by leading financial institutions, e-commerce platforms, and travel service providers to combat cybercrime threats such as card-not-present fraud, phishing, and account compromise. Founded in 2004, 41st Parameter focuses on making fraud detection more efficient and effective, ultimately reducing costs and potential losses for its clients. In addition to its fraud detection solutions, the company offers consulting, education, project management, and implementation services, supporting sectors including e-commerce, travel, digital rights management, and social networking. Through its advanced device identification and risk management capabilities, 41st Parameter positions itself as a key player in the fight against internet fraud.

Pepperfry

Series A in 2011
Pepperfry is an online home and lifestyle shopping platform that specializes in a diverse range of products aimed at enhancing home environments. The company features a marketplace that offers a wide selection of furniture, home décor, kitchenware, dining essentials, and pet supplies, including items from its own brand. With a focus on affordability, Pepperfry provides customers with numerous options to personalize their living spaces. The platform supports cash-on-delivery payment methods and includes a free shipping facility, making it convenient for users to shop for home merchandise from around the world.

Fashion and You

Venture Round in 2011
Fashion and You is an online shopping platform founded in 2010 and based in Gurugram, India, that specializes in offering a curated selection of fashion apparel and accessories for men, women, and children. The company operates as an invitation-only shopping club, granting members access to exclusive collections from top designers at significantly discounted prices, often up to 80% off retail. Its offerings include a wide range of products, such as clothing, ethnic and western wear, footwear, handbags, and various fashion accessories. By providing authentic designer merchandise through limited-time events, Fashion and You aims to enhance the online shopping experience while connecting consumers with sought-after international lifestyle brands.

Motif

Series B in 2011
Motif is a digital brokerage firm that specializes in thematic investing solutions tailored for individuals and financial advisors. Founded in 2015, the company originally began as an agency focused on accelerating growth for luxury lifestyle, fashion, beauty, and wellness brands. Motif emphasizes the importance of effective communication through eCommerce websites and strategies, recognizing that a misalignment can lead to lost revenue opportunities. The firm takes a customer-centric approach, offering marketing solutions and creative services designed to address the specific needs of direct-to-consumer and retail companies. By prioritizing the right strategies and fostering a human-first customer experience, Motif aims to help clients optimize their business potential and achieve their financial goals.

PCH

Series C in 2011
PCH is a global company founded in 1996, specializing in end-to-end product development and supply chain orchestration for leading brands across diverse sectors such as beauty, technology, fashion, and wellness. With a focus on rapid and rigorous product development, PCH offers a unique platform that enhances visibility and sustainability while connecting brands directly to consumers through various market channels, including eCommerce and retail. The company operates internationally, leveraging cost synergies and access to talent, and utilizes an asset-light model that optimizes the complete product lifecycle. PCH's innovation hubs in San Francisco and Shenzhen, along with its headquarters in Cork, Ireland, support its mission to facilitate efficient and agile supply chains. Furthermore, PCH is known for founding Highway1, a prominent hardware accelerator that aids startups in bringing innovative products to market. The company emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and professional growth, creating an environment that fosters teamwork and passion.

Quikr

Series D in 2011
Quikr is an online marketplace and free classifieds platform operating in India, designed to facilitate connections between buyers and sellers. Users can browse a wide range of advertisements for various categories, including real estate, vehicles, electronics, jobs, and personal services, making it easy to buy, sell, or rent items and services. The platform promotes user independence by allowing individuals to engage directly with one another, thereby enhancing the overall trading experience. Quikr continually innovates its offerings, introducing features such as privacy-focused transactions and services that cater to those with limited internet access. The company’s mission is to empower users to discover opportunities and connect within their communities, ultimately enriching the marketplace experience for all participants.

Lashou.com

Series C in 2011
Lashou.com is a location-based social commerce platform that facilitates online-to-offline transactions for users in China. Founded in March 2010, the company has become the largest group-purchasing website in the country, serving over 500 cities, including Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Taipei. Lashou provides merchants with effective marketing solutions while allowing users to access discounts and coupons through group buying. The platform has experienced significant growth, boasting approximately 3 million registered users and over 30 million monthly visits. Lashou aims to expand its services into Southeast Asian markets, including Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore, in the near future. The company has successfully raised $55 million from various investors, contributing to its estimated market value of $1.1 billion.

PCH

Series B in 2011
PCH is a global company founded in 1996, specializing in end-to-end product development and supply chain orchestration for leading brands across diverse sectors such as beauty, technology, fashion, and wellness. With a focus on rapid and rigorous product development, PCH offers a unique platform that enhances visibility and sustainability while connecting brands directly to consumers through various market channels, including eCommerce and retail. The company operates internationally, leveraging cost synergies and access to talent, and utilizes an asset-light model that optimizes the complete product lifecycle. PCH's innovation hubs in San Francisco and Shenzhen, along with its headquarters in Cork, Ireland, support its mission to facilitate efficient and agile supply chains. Furthermore, PCH is known for founding Highway1, a prominent hardware accelerator that aids startups in bringing innovative products to market. The company emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and professional growth, creating an environment that fosters teamwork and passion.

sulekha.com

Series B in 2011
Sulekha is one of India’s largest and fastest-growing digital business and consumer brands that has transformed local services ecosystem through a powerful need fulfillment and monetization platform that generates qualified, parameterized leads to a vast number of local SMBs in 40 cities. Sulekha’s unique, scalable digital platform, stapled to an expanding digital-mobile-local opportunity, has cultivated both sides of the local commerce loop to serve in 24,000 location-categories: • Purchase-oriented users (16+ M user needs captured p.a., one of the largest in India, growing at 70% p.a.) • Growth-oriented businesses (2+ M active local businesses, one of the largest in India, growing at 35% p.a.)

RetailMeNot

Series B in 2010
RetailMeNot operates a digital marketplace that connects consumers with a wide array of online coupons and deals. The company manages a portfolio of coupon websites, including RetailMeNot.com in the United States and VoucherCodes.co.uk in the United Kingdom, among others in various countries. RetailMeNot provides consumers with an extensive selection of offers from numerous retailers, facilitating savings both online and in-store. The platform allows users to search for, discover, and redeem relevant digital coupons through its website, mobile applications, and email newsletters, making it a comprehensive resource for budget-conscious shoppers. With millions of visits to its sites, RetailMeNot has established itself as a leading destination for consumers seeking discounts and deals.

Lashou.com

Series B in 2010
Lashou.com is a location-based social commerce platform that facilitates online-to-offline transactions for users in China. Founded in March 2010, the company has become the largest group-purchasing website in the country, serving over 500 cities, including Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Taipei. Lashou provides merchants with effective marketing solutions while allowing users to access discounts and coupons through group buying. The platform has experienced significant growth, boasting approximately 3 million registered users and over 30 million monthly visits. Lashou aims to expand its services into Southeast Asian markets, including Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore, in the near future. The company has successfully raised $55 million from various investors, contributing to its estimated market value of $1.1 billion.

Motif

Series A in 2010
Motif is a digital brokerage firm that specializes in thematic investing solutions tailored for individuals and financial advisors. Founded in 2015, the company originally began as an agency focused on accelerating growth for luxury lifestyle, fashion, beauty, and wellness brands. Motif emphasizes the importance of effective communication through eCommerce websites and strategies, recognizing that a misalignment can lead to lost revenue opportunities. The firm takes a customer-centric approach, offering marketing solutions and creative services designed to address the specific needs of direct-to-consumer and retail companies. By prioritizing the right strategies and fostering a human-first customer experience, Motif aims to help clients optimize their business potential and achieve their financial goals.

Quikr

Series C in 2010
Quikr is an online marketplace and free classifieds platform operating in India, designed to facilitate connections between buyers and sellers. Users can browse a wide range of advertisements for various categories, including real estate, vehicles, electronics, jobs, and personal services, making it easy to buy, sell, or rent items and services. The platform promotes user independence by allowing individuals to engage directly with one another, thereby enhancing the overall trading experience. Quikr continually innovates its offerings, introducing features such as privacy-focused transactions and services that cater to those with limited internet access. The company’s mission is to empower users to discover opportunities and connect within their communities, ultimately enriching the marketplace experience for all participants.
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