Right Side Capital Management (RSCM) is a venture capital firm established in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The firm specializes in investing in the pre-seed stage of technology startups, primarily focusing on capital-efficient businesses that are not yet at full product-market fit. RSCM typically makes 75 to 100 investments annually, targeting companies with pre-money valuations between $1 million and $3 million. While the firm primarily invests in the United States and Canada, it occasionally extends its focus to startups in Western Europe, Israel, Australia, and New Zealand. RSCM aims to support what it perceives as the most underserved segments of the startup ecosystem, often investing in companies located outside major tech hubs like the San Francisco Bay Area and New York City. The firm is a Registered Investment Adviser and strives to provide potential entrepreneurs with a clear decision regarding their funding applications within two weeks. Since its inception, RSCM has made approximately 200 investments across 19 states.
Mohm Health is a New York-based company that offers a digital platform designed to support new parents in addressing their children's health concerns. The platform facilitates an online community where parents can connect with each other and with licensed pediatricians, allowing them to engage in discussions and share experiences. Additionally, it provides curated content tailored to the specific health needs of children, helping parents make informed decisions regarding their children's well-being. Through this community-centered approach, Mohm Health aims to empower parents with the resources and support they need during the early stages of parenting.
Ned
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Ned develops and creates a platform that provides revenue based financing solutions and services. It is based in New York, USA.
Ascent Platform
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Ascent Platform develops and creates software and online tools to develop infrastructure of data storage. It is based in New York, USA.
Sayge
Seed Round in 2021
Sayge operates an online platform that provides remote one-on-one coaching services aimed at enhancing the personal and professional development of employees. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, the company focuses on helping organizations attract, grow, and retain top talent by facilitating access to premium coaching. Sayge's model is designed to democratize coaching, making it straightforward for companies to offer ongoing professional development support to their workforce. By investing in employee growth, Sayge asserts that businesses can foster a culture that leads to increased engagement, satisfaction, and productivity among employees. Numerous companies, including Figliulo&Partners, Grace Blue, and Tribal Worldwide, have already partnered with Sayge to cultivate employee-first environments.
Cohley
Seed Round in 2021
Cohley provides content generation tools and performance analytics in one platform. Its software platform functions like a marketplace where clients post Campaigns that are presented to content creators and/or photographers who fit with their content goals. From there, creators apply to brands’ campaigns with a full understanding of timeline, required deliverables, content guidelines and compensation. The brand then uses Cohley’s guided creator selection and they’re off and running, collecting thousands of rights-approved videos, photos and text reviews that are housed in their Content Libraries where they can easily activate those assets across digital channels. It aims to continue to help the world’s best brands generate the content that they need through vetted 3rd party creators, allowing those brands to generate high volumes of diverse, actionable content for a fraction of the cost. It was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
maskedMED
Pre Seed Round in 2021
MaskedMed is a medical consultancy platform founded in 2020 and based in New York. It provides users with a means to ask medical questions and seek advice from healthcare professionals. The platform allows individuals to subscribe directly to medical experts for a monthly fee, facilitating access to quality medical guidance regardless of location or insurance status. By leveraging this model, MaskedMed aims to enhance the way patients interact with healthcare providers, ensuring they receive timely and relevant medical direction.
Enroute
Convertible Note in 2021
Enroute is a mobile platform that tracks assets and intelligence tools to enable patient transportation throughout a hospital. The online transportation communication and management solution is used by healthcare professionals to help them with intra-hospital patient transport. It utilizes algorithms to track and predict transporter movements, order requests, journey times, and future movements. Mike Kosnik and Samson Schirmer co-founded Enroute in 2020 in New York, New York.
SoLo Funds
Series A in 2021
SoLo Funds, Inc. is a financial service provider that operates a mobile money exchange and lending platform, connecting lenders with borrowers to address emergency financial needs. Founded in 2015 and based in New York City, SoLo launched its services in 2018 with a mission to create a more equitable and community-driven lending alternative. The platform has facilitated millions of transactions, aiming to redefine financial services for its users. In addition to its core lending services, SoLo is expanding its offerings to include banking, credit building, and premium member services, all while maintaining its commitment to fostering financial autonomy within the community.
TeloPoint
Convertible Note in 2020
TeloPoint is a healthcare technology company based in New York, established in 2019. It specializes in a clinical care coordination software platform designed to enhance patient care while reducing operational overhead for healthcare providers. The platform facilitates the management of in-home care encounters, allowing hospitals, health plans, and clinical research organizations to efficiently coordinate and deliver care outside traditional medical facilities. By enabling a shift from facility-based to home-based care, TeloPoint aims to improve the quality of healthcare delivery, ensuring that patients receive effective management of their health in a manner that integrates seamlessly into their daily lives.
Gerald
Convertible Note in 2020
Gerald is a technology company based in New York that aims to simplify the bill payment process for consumers, particularly those living paycheck to paycheck. The company has developed a platform that allows users to link their household bill accounts and automate payments, which helps prevent overdraft fees and late charges. By tracking and managing these bills, Gerald’s application offers users peace of mind and financial protection. In addition to bill payment services, the platform provides banking features such as direct deposits, credit building, cash advances, and rewards. Gerald leverages fintech and big data to enhance the user experience, making timely bill payments more manageable and less stressful.
Elena Velez
Seed Round in 2020
Elena Velez is an apparel and fashion company known for its non-traditional synthesis of metalsmith and high fashion. It was founded by Elena Velez in New York, New York in 2018.
Cohley
Seed Round in 2020
Cohley provides content generation tools and performance analytics in one platform. Its software platform functions like a marketplace where clients post Campaigns that are presented to content creators and/or photographers who fit with their content goals. From there, creators apply to brands’ campaigns with a full understanding of timeline, required deliverables, content guidelines and compensation. The brand then uses Cohley’s guided creator selection and they’re off and running, collecting thousands of rights-approved videos, photos and text reviews that are housed in their Content Libraries where they can easily activate those assets across digital channels. It aims to continue to help the world’s best brands generate the content that they need through vetted 3rd party creators, allowing those brands to generate high volumes of diverse, actionable content for a fraction of the cost. It was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
Roots Automation
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Roots Automation, Inc. specializes in developing digital coworkers that automate common business tasks primarily for the insurance, healthcare, and financial sectors. Founded in 2018 and based in New York, the company offers a cognitive process automation platform that leverages robotic process automation and artificial intelligence. Its Agentic AI platform is designed to enhance operational efficiency with quick implementation and high accuracy, allowing organizations to streamline complex workflows and focus on customer service. Roots Automation's solutions include cloud-based digital coworkers and the advanced InsurGPT model, which is tailored for the insurance market and improves data extraction and inferencing while reducing errors. The company serves notable clients, including major property and casualty carriers and top brokers, helping them reduce operating costs and enhance operational capabilities.
Hoolime
Convertible Note in 2020
Hoolime make coordinating home-based health assessments and care visits easier, allowing its partners to focus on finding new revenue opportunities and improving health outcomes. It aims to increase the efficiency of scheduling, reducing the cost of care, and improved experience for clinicians and members. The company was founded in 2019 and based in New York City, New York.
Bbot
Convertible Note in 2019
Bbot, Inc. is a technology company focused on enhancing the ordering and payment processes for the hospitality industry, including bars, restaurants, hotels, breweries, and food halls. Founded in 2017 and based in Albany, New York, Bbot offers a configurable platform that allows establishments to create digital menus and facilitate guest-controlled, contactless ordering and payment. This solution aims to streamline food and beverage operations by providing features such as fast and secure payments, integration with existing point-of-sale systems, and dedicated customer support. By simplifying these processes, Bbot helps businesses increase revenue, reduce staffing costs, and improve the overall guest experience.
BuyerSight
Pre Seed Round in 2019
BuyerSight is an AI and predictive analytics platform to power sales managers leading teams at scale. BuyerSight collects data from sales reps’ email, calendars, and CRM, and uses AI and natural language processing (NLP) to deliver recommendations and insight to managers of customer-facing teams. Leaders can ensure quality control at scale, discover best practices, and engage in data-driven coaching. BuyerSight is based in New York City and was started by two Harvard classmates with a combined 24 years of B2B sales and software experience.
Enable My Child
Convertible Note in 2019
Enable My Child, Ltd. is a healthcare provider based in Astoria, New York, that specializes in pediatric services including speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and psychological support. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on delivering evidence-based and affordable therapeutic solutions for children. By leveraging advanced technology, Enable My Child aims to enhance the quality of care and develop tailored strategies that empower children and their families to navigate everyday challenges. The organization values the contributions of its professionals and emphasizes their commitment to the well-being and development of each child. Through a collaborative approach, Enable My Child seeks to foster essential skills that support children's growth and resilience.
AdinMo
Pre Seed Round in 2018
AdInMo is a New York-based company that provides an in-game advertising platform designed to offer click-free ads that do not disrupt game play. Founded in 2017, the platform enables brands to connect with mobile application developers, particularly in the realms of eSports, augmented reality, virtual reality, and mobile games. AdInMo's InGamePlay advertising campaigns create a seamless brand experience, allowing advertisers to engage highly involved audiences while offering game developers a new revenue stream without compromising player immersion. By delivering non-interruptive ad formats, AdInMo enhances player retention and monetization, empowering developers to effectively reach premium audiences across diverse player personas.
Insycle
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Insycle is a New York City based company with the mission of making it easy to manage and work with data. The modern way to organize, cleanse, and update data in multiple platforms – all in one place. Salesforce, Marketo, Intercom, Zendesk, Hubspot, Yext.
Cohley
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Cohley provides content generation tools and performance analytics in one platform. Its software platform functions like a marketplace where clients post Campaigns that are presented to content creators and/or photographers who fit with their content goals. From there, creators apply to brands’ campaigns with a full understanding of timeline, required deliverables, content guidelines and compensation. The brand then uses Cohley’s guided creator selection and they’re off and running, collecting thousands of rights-approved videos, photos and text reviews that are housed in their Content Libraries where they can easily activate those assets across digital channels. It aims to continue to help the world’s best brands generate the content that they need through vetted 3rd party creators, allowing those brands to generate high volumes of diverse, actionable content for a fraction of the cost. It was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
Lynq
Seed Round in 2018
Lynq, founded in 2014 and based in Brooklyn, New York, specializes in manufacturing handheld personal location devices that enable reliable communication in challenging environments. The company develops off-grid wearable technology designed to connect individuals and devices over long distances without the need for traditional infrastructure. Utilizing a decentralized peer-to-peer network and a combination of radio frequencies, Lynq's solutions allow users to transmit low-bandwidth data effectively, making them particularly valuable for first responders, government agencies, and enterprises that require dependable communication in critical situations. This technology ensures that teams can stay connected when seconds matter, even in areas with unreliable connectivity.
Sayge
Convertible Note in 2018
Sayge operates an online platform that provides remote one-on-one coaching services aimed at enhancing the personal and professional development of employees. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, the company focuses on helping organizations attract, grow, and retain top talent by facilitating access to premium coaching. Sayge's model is designed to democratize coaching, making it straightforward for companies to offer ongoing professional development support to their workforce. By investing in employee growth, Sayge asserts that businesses can foster a culture that leads to increased engagement, satisfaction, and productivity among employees. Numerous companies, including Figliulo&Partners, Grace Blue, and Tribal Worldwide, have already partnered with Sayge to cultivate employee-first environments.
kpiReady
Convertible Note in 2018
Our vision for kpiReady is to help transform the venture and startup area by leading with advice. In speaking with many companies in the space, they need kpiReady, and we are looking for someone to help us build fast and contribute to the ecosystem. Rarely is there a chance to build a product that can effect this space so largely, and our next hire would have the opportunity to build fast and furious with us. We know from our experience in this space that smart growth happens when CEOs/Founders are laser focused upon smart metrics and communicating effectively. kpiReady is a New York based company and is committed to growing in the amazing New York City tech scene.
Seva
Convertible Note in 2018
Seva is a cloud-based information discovery and collaboration platform designed to enhance workplace efficiency for teams. Founded in late 2017 and launched in mid-2018, the company is based in New York City. Seva integrates with various applications, including email, messaging, document management, and code management, to provide knowledge workers with a single source of truth. This platform aims to eliminate the time wasted searching for information by acting as a "digital teammate" that quickly retrieves precise answers, enabling users to access the most pertinent information needed to perform their jobs effectively.
TypingDNA
Seed Round in 2018
TypingDNA, Inc. specializes in typing biometrics authentication solutions, providing a service that enables companies to identify users based on their unique typing patterns. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, with additional operations in Romania, the company offers application programming interfaces for secure login, password resets, and online biometric authentication. Its solutions cater primarily to the financial services and education sectors, focusing on strong customer authentication, multi-factor authentication, and behavioral biometrics. TypingDNA's technology allows for a simple training process that records user keystrokes, enabling the recognition of returning users for applications such as authentication, fraud detection, and online assessments. This innovative approach aims to enhance security while maintaining a seamless user experience.
Queen of Raw
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Queen of Raw, LLC is a New York City-based company that operates a digital platform aimed at connecting designers and textile manufacturers with surplus stock and sustainable fabrics. Founded in 2014, the company offers an online marketplace where designers can access low-cost inventory, including textiles and sewing machines, helping to address the issue of excess inventory in the supply chain. The platform is designed to enhance operational efficiency by allowing businesses to manage their surplus effectively, thereby preventing waste and promoting sustainability. Additionally, Queen of Raw provides software that leverages proprietary algorithms to measure and report on the environmental and economic impacts of inventory management, enabling clients to comply with regulatory standards while improving their financial performance.
Acculis
Convertible Note in 2018
Acculis is a New York-based company that develops application software specifically for the construction industry. The firm focuses on enhancing transparency and collaboration among key stakeholders involved in building projects through its cloud-based platform. This software streamlines workflow management and building information modeling (BIM), allowing teams to share 3D models and access real-time project data. By simplifying BIM management, Acculis equips teams with the necessary tools to improve communication, enhance quality, prevent delays, and minimize rework. The platform is designed for use on various devices, including phones, tablets, and web browsers, facilitating automation in construction processes through well-structured workflows.
Agora
Convertible Note in 2017
Agora is a collaboration platform that utilizes machine learning and natural language processing to provide actionable insights. It offers a unified interface for managing and sharing various digital assets, including email, calendars, tasks, notes, photos, and music, all integrated with cloud storage. By connecting popular file-sharing services like Dropbox, Google Drive, and Box, Agora enables users to create, edit, and share documents seamlessly. The platform addresses challenges related to remote work, team collaboration, and file management, allowing users to engage with their communities and contribute to social causes. Founded in 2014, Agora is headquartered in New York, United States.
Paladin
Convertible Note in 2017
Paladin creates an easy way for lawyers to find cases they’re passionate about and to capture impact data for the benefit of all. It helps legal teams sign up for pro bono opportunities, enables coordinators to track the lawyers’ work, and which captures some of the stories and impact that the lawyers are making through their efforts. Paladin was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in New York, USA.
Pathspark
Convertible Note in 2017
Pathspark Inc. is a New York-based company that offers a human capital management platform designed to optimize team and individual performance. Founded in 2016, the platform combines analytics tools and metrics-driven insights to empower businesses in enhancing their workforce capabilities. By leveraging personalized coaching and a unique data set on human capital, Pathspark provides scalable talent development solutions that facilitate improved performance. Its features include a dashboard for tracking job performance, gathering employee insights, and enabling direct communication between employees and coaches. Through these offerings, Pathspark aims to help organizations realize the full potential of their most valuable asset: their people.
7 Chord
Pre Seed Round in 2017
7 Chord, LLC is a technology company based in New York that specializes in the corporate bonds market. Founded in 2016, it has developed an intelligence-amplified platform that automates pricing, execution, and inventory management processes for bond traders. Utilizing proprietary machine learning technology, known as BondDroid, 7 Chord analyzes millions of data points to provide predictive pricing and trading signals. This enables traders to reduce their cost of execution and make informed investment decisions by extracting insights from various data sources. The platform generates revenue through bid-offer spreads and liquidity premiums, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of bond trading. 7 Chord's innovative approach positions it as a key player in the financial technology sector, particularly in the realm of fixed income trading.
SpotCrowd
Convertible Note in 2017
SpotCrowd Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in developing machine learning technology aimed at combating shoplifting in the retail industry. The company focuses on real-time video analysis to identify potential shoplifters, employing advanced techniques such as face detection, data encryption, and real-time object detection. SpotCrowd's innovative security systems utilize open-source technologies and a proprietary engine, which not only enhances security measures but also ensures compliance with privacy regulations. With shoplifting costing U.S. retailers approximately $35 billion annually, SpotCrowd aims to create a safer retail environment by providing effective deterrents against theft and promoting accountability within the industry.
Turing Advisory Group
Seed Round in 2017
Turing Group is a token sale advisory firm facilitating capital raising in fair and efficient markets. Turing is a venture-backed firm in the blockchain space. They are based in New York but work together with individuals from across the world. Their focus is building and deploying blockchain-based applications with an emphasis on protocol design. They have been involved in blockchain technology for several years and have led research and development at some of the best institutions in the space (CoinDesk, Smith & Crown, Ethereum). They are currently pioneering a new protocol and hiring a product manager. You’ll be learning from some of the top minds in the industry if selected for the role. Their goal is to make blockchain technology accessible and relevant to the everyday consumer.
Svrf
Convertible Note in 2017
Svrf, Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2016 that operates a search and discovery engine specifically for virtual reality content. The platform aims to make 3D content searchable, shareable, and accessible across various platforms. Through its iOS app, users can effortlessly create and share 3D filters without needing any prior knowledge of 3D modeling or game development. Additionally, Svrf offers an API that enhances camera and messaging applications by providing access to a comprehensive database of 3D face filters and objects, facilitating a broader integration of 3D content in everyday digital interactions.
Wheeli
Convertible Note in 2017
Wheeli Corporation is a Bronx-based company that develops a carpooling application specifically designed for college students. Founded in 2015, the app connects students with cars to those seeking rides to shared destinations. By allowing car owners to list their available seats, set prices, and verify the identities of student passengers, Wheeli facilitates a cost-effective and eco-friendly transportation solution. This platform not only helps users save on travel expenses but also fosters social connections among students, all while reducing their carbon footprint by maximizing vehicle occupancy.
Semantica
Convertible Note in 2017
Semantica Labs Inc. is an Albany, New York-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing AI-driven solutions for chat-based customer support platforms. The company focuses on enhancing the efficiency of customer service interactions by enabling representatives to concentrate on critical tasks. Semantica's innovative system utilizes artificial intelligence and deep learning technologies to predict potential responses, allowing customer service agents to select the most appropriate reply with a single click. This approach aims to improve response times and overall efficiency, ultimately benefiting brands in managing customer interactions.
Elliot
Convertible Note in 2017
Elliot Inc. is a company that develops an e-commerce management platform designed to streamline customer and order management across various sales channels. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York, the company also operates as a social media platform where athletes can share and monetize their content while connecting with fans. Additionally, Elliot's strategic planning platform focuses on transforming cross-border commerce by centralizing analytics, data, and operations. This approach simplifies localization for enterprises, enabling them to optimize profits and improve their management of customers, orders, and product sales.
Seer Aerospace
Convertible Note in 2017
Seer Aerospace, Inc. specializes in designing and developing software and data tools tailored for the aviation industry. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, the company offers an online platform called Rotabull, which allows aviation parts suppliers to list their inventory across multiple marketplaces. This platform manages parts and capability listings, enhancing the visibility of available components. Additionally, Seer Aerospace provides raw data feeds on aircraft travel, enabling operators and parts suppliers to anticipate the need for specific parts. The company's fleet data analytics platform delivers market-wide intelligence for helicopters, business jets, and general aviation by monitoring digital air traffic control communications. This comprehensive approach allows clients to analyze flight activity, aircraft utilization, and aftermarket spending, supporting informed strategic decision-making and revenue generation.
Swag.com
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Swag.com is a marketplace to buy quality promotional products for a company or organization. It helps companies create custom promotional products that make the brand stand out. The company also customs logo products, bulk promotional merchandise, gifts, giveaways, and items that we know people will love. Swag.com was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in New York.
Vitally
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Vitally, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing an analytics platform tailored for B2B SaaS businesses, focusing on customer engagement and retention. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, Vitally offers tools that integrate customer data to provide a comprehensive view of key metrics essential for enhancing customer experience and minimizing churn. The platform enables companies to track critical product metrics, assess the effectiveness of their post-sales processes, and document customer interactions. Additionally, it facilitates the creation of health scores, notifications, and automation playbooks to streamline customer success efforts. By highlighting potential opportunities and risks in customer engagement, Vitally empowers businesses to make informed decisions that can drive revenue growth.
CottageClass
Pre Seed Round in 2017
CottageClass Inc. is an online community marketplace that connects parents with independent teachers to facilitate various educational programs for children ages 0-18. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, the platform allows teachers to create and manage personalized offerings, including early childhood education, extracurricular activities, summer camps, and homeschooling options. By providing these resources, CottageClass aims to deliver quality and affordable education while fostering diverse learning experiences for students.
Hawthorne
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Hawthorne Lab Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in manufacturing personal care products for men, focusing on colognes and other bathroom essentials. Established in 2015, the company utilizes data-driven algorithms and premium quality ingredients to create tailored products that cater to individual preferences and needs. By employing a quick survey, Hawthorne's platform identifies the most suitable items based on users' body chemistry, skin type, and lifestyle. This personalized approach is complemented by a smart subscription model, allowing consumers to conveniently receive their selected products as needed.
Gather
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Gather, Inc. is a New York-based software as a service (SaaS) company that specializes in data management solutions. The company's web-based platform allows users to ingest data, create data pipelines, and access a visual library of external data sources. It aims to facilitate data scientists and product teams in efficiently managing a diverse range of external data, enabling them to uncover and monitor crucial metrics. By providing the necessary infrastructure, Gather helps organizations make informed decisions and develop more effective products.
Morty
Seed Round in 2017
Morty, Inc. is an online mortgage broker based in New York, founded in 2015. The company operates a mortgage marketplace that allows homebuyers to shop, compare, and close on various loan products. Its platform efficiently matches available rates and products, giving users access to a wide range of lenders. By utilizing this service, homebuyers can save money on payments and closing costs, making the mortgage process more streamlined and cost-effective.
ARTERNAL
Convertible Note in 2017
ARTERNAL is a New York-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in customer relationship management software tailored for art galleries, museums, and auction houses. Its platform allows users to efficiently manage contact information, track sales activities, and collect customer data, while also facilitating the allocation of staff and resources. By streamlining the sales process, ARTERNAL enhances the ability of art professionals to monitor deal flow and prioritize follow-ups, ultimately reducing the time required to sell artwork. The software integrates various functions, including revenue management, client relations tools, and inventory management, into a single platform, enabling users to focus on building relationships and increasing sales. Accessible via web and mobile devices, ARTERNAL's solution addresses the operational needs of art dealers and gallery owners.
Ephemeral Tattoo
Seed Round in 2017
Ephemeral Tattoo is a New York-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in creating made-to-fade tattoos. The business offers semi-permanent inks, allowing customers to enjoy the art of tattooing without the long-term commitment typically associated with traditional tattoos. These inks are applied in the same manner as conventional tattoos but are designed to fade over time, providing users with the flexibility to express themselves through body art that can change with their preferences. Ephemeral Tattoo caters to various applications, including medical, recreational, and cosmetic needs, making it a unique player in the tattoo industry.
Lean Systems
Convertible Note in 2017
Lean Systems, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in optimizing transportation and logistics for paratransit providers and the aviation industry. Founded in 2015 and based in New York, the company offers a cloud-based platform that automates and enhances scheduling and routing processes. By utilizing a proprietary solver that incorporates industry-specific rules and advanced optimization algorithms, Lean Systems enables transportation companies to efficiently manage their operations. Clients can send their data through an application programming interface (API), allowing the system to generate fully optimized routes and schedules in minutes rather than hours. This innovative approach not only streamlines operations but also significantly reduces operational costs, ultimately enhancing productivity for fleet managers.
Litimetrics
Convertible Note in 2017
Litimetrics Inc is a New York-based company that specializes in developing a legal analytics platform tailored for litigation attorneys. Founded in 2016, the platform leverages machine learning and statistical analysis to provide insights regarding case durations, outcomes, and behavioral patterns, drawn from millions of court records. This technology empowers attorneys to enhance their decision-making processes by offering competitive and business intelligence related to law firms, attorneys, and judges. By analyzing proceedings and relevant data, Litimetrics aims to support legal professionals throughout the litigation lifecycle, ultimately assisting them in winning cases.
ICONYC Labs
Seed Round in 2017
ICONYC labs is a accelerator firm specializes in early-stage and startups. It invests in early-stage Israeli tech startups looking to accelerate growth and cut time to market. ICONYC seeks investments in Enterprise Software, Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Digital Health, Drones, Fintech, Digital Media. Arie Abecassis and Eyal Bino founded it on March 29, 2015, with its headquarters in New York City.
Vidrovr
Convertible Note in 2017
Vidrovr Inc. offers a video processing platform that organizes and enhances video content through advanced multimodal computer vision and machine learning technologies. Founded in 2016 and based in New York, the company specializes in indexing, tagging, and understanding video, allowing users to search and retrieve specific content within videos. Vidrovr's systems cater to various domains, including sports, government, and media, and provide tools such as a Metadata API for seamless integration and hyper-searchable video indexing. Additionally, the platform features a Clip Generator that produces smaller, social media-ready video clips, facilitating direct interaction with multimedia content and improving content management efficiency.
Thread Genius
Convertible Note in 2017
Thread Genius, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in visual search and recommendation technology for fashion and lifestyle brands. Founded in 2015, the company has developed an advanced visual search engine and image recognition API that allows style-focused applications to identify objects and recommend similar images to users. By utilizing computer vision algorithms, Thread Genius enables retailers and brands to better understand consumer preferences and behaviors, facilitating effective customer discovery. This technology helps businesses target the right audiences for their products, ultimately leading to higher returns, reduced marketing costs, and improved efficiency in identifying potential customers and influencers. As of 2018, Thread Genius operates as a subsidiary of Sotheby's.
Unioncrate
Seed Round in 2016
Unioncrate, Inc. develops artificial intelligence-driven supply chain management software tailored for consumer goods companies. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in Barcelona and Buenos Aires, Unioncrate offers products like Stargate, which manages sales and purchase orders, suppliers, inventory, reporting, trade spend, and EDI. Another key product, Almanac, focuses on consumption-driven predictions. The company aims to enhance supply chain efficiency by providing accurate demand forecasts and collaborative visibility while automating operational tasks. By leveraging AI, Unioncrate addresses the operational challenges faced by businesses in a rapidly evolving market, moving away from outdated supply chain systems and helping clients recover valuable time and resources.
AcuteIQ
Convertible Note in 2016
AcuteIQ is a customer acquisition technology company that specializes in providing data-driven solutions for action sports, financial services brands, and media companies. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Tiburon, California, with an additional office in New York, the company has developed a unique online platform that guarantees customer conversion through the use of first-party audience data and predictive analytics. AcuteIQ offers two primary solutions: BROKER IQ, an auction platform for loan brokers and bank loan officers that predicts suitable merchants for enterprise loans, and LENDER IQ, which provides non-bank and bank lenders with pre-qualified deal flow delivered directly to their websites. The company's technology has shown a commercially proven ability to enhance conversion rates at each stage of the consumer buying journey, and its business model operates on a pay-for-performance basis. With over 24 clients, including notable firms like NBC and Barclays, AcuteIQ aims to optimize customer acquisition for its partners.
Skopenow
Seed Round in 2016
Skopenow, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in developing a people search engine aimed at facilitating social media investigations for fraud detection. Established in 2016, Skopenow offers an analytical platform that provides fraud detection and risk evaluation services primarily for the insurance and legal sectors. The platform efficiently converts a name and location into comprehensive analytical reports, which include profiles, photos, and geographic data. This capability allows organizations to effectively identify fraudulent activities across social media and the open web.
ProcessOut
Seed Round in 2016
ProcessOut offers a smart router that facilitates international payment solutions and services. It enables its users to find and connect with payment providers and is able to analyze and control its customers’ payment data. ProcessOut offers its services for an annual payment. ProcessOut was founded in 2015 and has offices in New York and Paris.
AddStructure
Seed Round in 2016
AddStructure Inc. is a technology company based in New York that specializes in developing a platform for retailers, leveraging artificial intelligence, machine learning, and natural language processing. Founded in 2014, the company offers several key products, including Signal, a plugin that enhances search relevance; Path, which generates search engine optimized landing pages; and Scaffold, an API that supports various search and discovery applications. These tools are designed to help retailers improve their search capabilities and increase organic traffic without the need for extensive engineering resources. AddStructure's technology also enables conversational commerce, allowing consumers to interact with intelligent digital assistants for product discovery and purchasing. As of February 2018, AddStructure operates as a subsidiary of Bazaarvoice, Inc.
Rally
Convertible Note in 2016
Rally Bus Corp. operates a social mobility network that specializes in providing travel services for social events, including trips to stadiums, venues, and tracks. Founded in 2010 and based in New York, the company offers motor coaches with drivers, trip sharing, and ride booking options. Rally leverages technology to innovate the bus transport sector, having completed millions of rides and transforming how people travel. Its platform utilizes artificial intelligence to create new intercity routes and incorporates a crowdfunding marketplace to address surge demand during peak periods. By converting private car users into shared bus riders, Rally enhances the efficiency of the bus industry while introducing bus travel to first-time riders. Additionally, Rally supplies traditional bus charter customers with digital tools to streamline their entire journey, encompassing route planning, marketing automation, payments, and customer service.
GoKid
Seed Round in 2016
GoKid Corporation develops mobile applications focused on carpooling solutions for schools, teams, and families in the United States. The company's offerings include the GoKid Carpool app, which allows parents to organize and manage carpools within their trusted networks of friends, family, and neighbors. Key features of the app encompass GPS-based car tracking, live mapping, in-app messaging, and automated alerts for departure times and arrivals. GoKid also provides GoKid Connect, a web portal and mobile application that connects schools and parents to streamline communication regarding transportation. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Detroit, GoKid aims to facilitate safe and efficient transportation options for families, enhancing community engagement and collaboration.
BraiQ
Convertible Note in 2016
BraiQ, Inc., founded in 2016 and based in New York, develops artificial intelligence software aimed at personalizing the automated driving experience in autonomous vehicles. The company focuses on teaching AI to understand human emotions, which enhances the ride experience by increasing passenger comfort and trust in automated driving technology. By connecting AI with human emotional responses, BraiQ aims to create a more tailored and engaging journey for users in self-driving cars.
BookBuses
Convertible Note in 2016
BookBuses Inc. is a privately held company that operates a B2B platform for renting charter buses, facilitating real-time searches, on-demand pricing, instant booking, and bus tracking services. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, the company collaborates with vetted bus operators nationwide to offer reliable transportation solutions for various events, including sports games, weddings, and conferences. Users can browse and compare prices and amenities for different bus types, such as shuttle buses, charter buses, school buses, vans, and executive buses, all through the BookBuses website. This platform is designed to assist event planners and organizers in sourcing charter buses efficiently for any location across the country.
ResponsiveAds
Pre Seed Round in 2016
ResponsiveAds, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in programmatic, direct, and native advertising solutions. Founded in 2012, the company offers two primary products: STRETCH, a banner advertising platform that allows a single advertising creative to function across various digital environments using a standard third-party tag, and NarratorStudio, a self-service cloud application for creating precise HTML5 responsive ads. ResponsiveAds focuses on enhancing ad performance across mobile, tablet, and desktop platforms, enabling publishers and advertisers to better engage audiences. The company’s innovative Fully-Fluid™ creative management platform allows marketers to produce dynamic HTML5 assets compatible with any ad slot, significantly streamlining the creative process. With a comprehensive library of templates and custom solutions, ResponsiveAds has delivered billions of impressions for prominent brands and agencies, emphasizing high-quality, visually appealing ads that drive revenue and audience engagement.
Order
Convertible Note in 2016
Negotiatus Corp. is a New York-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in online purchasing software. Its flagship platform, Negotiatus, is designed to streamline the entire purchasing process for businesses, allowing administrators and users to place orders, manage spending, and submit payments across various vendors efficiently. The platform offers enterprise-level control and analytics, facilitating a simple and powerful experience from sourcing to payment without the complexities of heavy implementation or maintenance. With a quick onboarding process of fewer than two weeks, Negotiatus is trusted by numerous fast-growing companies across diverse industries, including health and wellness and professional services. The software enables businesses to analyze multiple vendor accounts effortlessly, enhancing operational efficiency and financial oversight.
Sailo
Convertible Note in 2015
Sailo, Inc. operates a peer-to-peer boat rental marketplace that connects boat owners, captains, and renters through a user-friendly web and mobile platform. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Florida, Sailo allows customers to view, compare, and book a variety of vessels, including yachts, sailboats, motor yachts, and pontoons, across popular destinations such as Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and New York. The platform also facilitates the addition of services like provisioning and itinerary sharing, enhancing the rental experience. By leveraging advanced technology, Sailo aims to transform the boat rental industry, making it more accessible and personalized for recreational boaters.
GlossGenius
Convertible Note in 2015
GlossGenius, Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2015 that provides a suite of online tools tailored for beauty professionals. Its software automates appointment management by allowing users to accept bookings and payments, send automatic reminders to clients, and track client history. Additionally, it helps users organize their schedules and offers analytics to enhance business operations. With features for showcasing portfolios and creating email templates, GlossGenius enables beauty professionals and freelancers to effectively manage their businesses and improve client engagement through streamlined processes and marketing automation.
KWAMBIO
Angel Round in 2015
KWAMBIO collaborates with both established and emerging designers to create a curated selection of homewares, accessories, and art, all manufactured on-demand using ceramics and metals. The company's e-commerce platform allows customers to customize designer products through its proprietary software, KWAMBIO Filters, which enables variations in form, size, material, and finish. This results in unique, one-of-a-kind commissions that reflect a partnership between the designer and the customer. KWAMBIO employs advanced binder jetting technology, which significantly reduces manufacturing time while ensuring high-precision designs without visible layers on the finished objects. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, KWAMBIO gained recognition at various industry events, including the London 3D Printshow and the IDCEE startup competition. The company participated in the Techstars 2015 Summer class and has successfully raised $1.2 million in funding to date.
Exeq
Angel Round in 2015
Exeq Inc., founded in 2015 and based in New York, develops a mobile budgeting application aimed at enhancing personal finance management for users. The app leverages transactional data to offer insights into monthly spending, automate savings plans, and facilitate investments in mutual funds and wealth management products. By providing a discover feed, Exeq helps users explore new spending opportunities that align with their budgetary constraints. Additionally, the platform offers valuable insights to retail businesses, enabling them to better understand customer behavior and industry trends. Through these features, Exeq seeks to create a comprehensive experience that supports both consumer financial health and business intelligence.
Cartesian Co
Convertible Note in 2015
Cartesian Co is a New York-based technology startup that creates the world's first desktop electronics printer, the Argentum.
Keymetrics
Convertible Note in 2015
Keymetrics, Inc. is a New York-based company that offers stack monitoring and application management solutions specifically for Node.js applications. Utilizing PM2 as its foundation, Keymetrics provides a SaaS monitoring service that allows users to receive real-time alerts when issues arise within their applications. This focus on Node.js enables developers and businesses to effectively manage and optimize their application performance.
UniqueSound
Convertible Note in 2015
UniqueSound, founded in 2014 and based in Paris, France, operates a platform that connects professional composers and sound creatives with clients seeking their services. The platform allows composers, sound designers, and other sound professionals to create portfolios that showcase their work, facilitating direct hiring by various clients such as global brands, advertising agencies, and production companies. UniqueSound has established itself as the largest platform for sound creatives, leveraging a worldwide network to enhance visibility and opportunities for its users. Since its inception, the company has expanded its reach, including participation in the Techstars NYC 2015 program, and has collaborated with notable clients like L'Oréal and Samsung.
Streamroot
Convertible Note in 2014
Streamroot, Inc. develops innovative peer-to-peer video streaming technology aimed at optimizing content delivery for various applications, including live sporting events, concerts, video conferences, and video-on-demand services. Founded in 2013 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, Streamroot operates as a subsidiary of CenturyLink, Inc. The company's flagship product, Streamroot DNA™, utilizes a distributed delivery network to enhance video quality and reduce delivery costs by 55% to 85%. This Infrastructure as a Service solution creates a secure mesh network that allows for dynamic and intelligent streaming from the fastest available sources, whether from user devices or traditional content delivery networks. Streamroot serves prominent media clients such as DailyMotion, Canal+, and Eurosport, facilitating a high-quality viewing experience for over 5 million users daily. With additional offices in New York and Paris, Streamroot is backed by both European and U.S. venture capital funding, contributing to its mission of improving internet architecture and video delivery efficiency.
TrueFacet
Seed Round in 2014
TrueFacet, Inc. is an online marketplace specializing in the buying and selling of authenticated luxury jewelry and watches. Founded in 2013 and based in New York, the platform offers a wide range of new and pre-owned items, including rings, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, cufflinks, and luxury timepieces from renowned brands such as Rolex and Cartier. TrueFacet prioritizes trust and authenticity, ensuring that every item undergoes rigorous inspection by industry experts to guarantee quality and genuineness. By providing a seamless shopping experience, competitive pricing, and expert insights, TrueFacet connects buyers and sellers while making high-end accessories more accessible. The company maintains a commitment to integrity by thoroughly vetting its vendors and continually exploring new methods to enhance value for customers.
Smart Host
Convertible Note in 2014
Smart Host helps property managers and landlords make more money through data analytics, from vacation rentals to long-term leases. It also provides alerts when prices are changing in the listings; and information related to price trends. Smart Host was founded in 2014, and is based in New York, United States.
Planted
Convertible Note in 2014
Planted Inc. is a recruitment platform based in New York that connects recent graduates with junior-level, non-technical roles and internships at high-growth companies. The company specializes in various positions, including customer service, sales, operations, business development, marketing, and analytics. Planted operates as a talent community, offering young professionals a space to develop their careers through meaningful job opportunities while assisting hiring managers in finding suitable candidates for their teams. By focusing on long-term career growth, Planted aims to provide curated job opportunities that positively influence the professional trajectories of its members over the years.
Hullabalu
Convertible Note in 2014
Hullabalu is a company based in NYC, creating stories for the new generation. They are inspired by their love for fantastical worlds, the timeless classics they grew up with, and the kids who visit their office.
Standard Analytics
Pre Seed Round in 2014
Standard Analytics is a content management system designed specifically for academic publishing, enabling publishers to incorporate raw data and code in native formats. This approach not only reduces costs for publishers but also enhances the peer review process and search capabilities. The company focuses on improving the accessibility and reproducibility of scientific research by developing an API that allows both humans and machines to reuse, quote, share, and reproduce scientific findings. By integrating principles from software development, such as dependency management and continuous integration, along with semantic web technologies, Standard Analytics offers a novel framework for publishing and sharing scientific knowledge. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, the company aims to transform how science is published and communicated, facilitating a new mode of argumentation grounded in quantitative evidence.
Sundar
Convertible Note in 2014
Sundar is a B2B collaborative platform (curated marketplace) that connects creative professionals with quality materials and qualified vendors globally. They are starting with apparel, a trillion dollar global industry whose supply chain is antiquated, opaque and offline. Sundar connects emerging and established designers with manufacturers, suppliers and artisans; and streamlines the discovery and sourcing process by providing sophisticated search, curation and data-driven insights to buyers and sellers 24/7. The team has won coveted industry awards from the Council of Fashion Designers of America & Conde Nast, and has been featured in the New York Times, Forbes and Women’s Wear Daily They are backed by the world’s #1 venture fund, and eminent institutional investors from the Bay Area, New York and Hong Kong. Sundar was incubated at MIT and Techstars, the world's leading technology accelerator.
Dash
Convertible Note in 2013
Dash Labs, Inc. is a connected car platform, built to make the roads smarter, safer, greener and more affordable.
Jukely
Pre Seed Round in 2013
Jukely is a club that grants its members daily guestlist access to hundreds of concerts, parties, and DJ sets every month. It analyzes music taste data across the social graph, and for every show, it magically matches with different friends and even friends of friends who'd be good to go with. It then makes it very easy to ping that group, to start a conversation around the show. It was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York.
AdYapper
Pre Seed Round in 2013
AdYapper, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that provides a platform for advertisers to gain insights into the performance of their commercials. Established in 2011, AdYapper specializes in tracking display and mobile ads, offering real-time analytics that encompass verification data, consumer sentiment, and viewability monitoring for a significant portion of ad impressions. The platform centralizes data from the ad buying ecosystem, helping advertisers identify wasted spending and make informed decisions to optimize their campaigns. By facilitating direct engagement between advertisers and audiences, AdYapper enables companies to transform their television marketing into effective inbound marketing opportunities, ultimately enhancing campaign efficacy and driving revenue growth. Additionally, the company has an office in New York City.
Plated
Seed Round in 2013
Plated is a company that delivers fresh ingredients and chef-designed recipes directly to customers' doors, facilitating the preparation of home-cooked meals. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, Plated operates a subscription-based online platform that allows users to access ready-to-cook meal kits. This service caters to individuals who are passionate about cooking, enabling them to create restaurant-quality dishes at home and share these experiences with family and friends.
PillPack
Seed Round in 2013
PillPack, Inc. is a full-service pharmacy that specializes in sorting and delivering medications tailored to individual dosages. The company receives prescriptions from healthcare providers and packages medications into personalized packets, ensuring customers take the right medications at the right times. In addition to prescription medications, PillPack offers a variety of healthcare products, including vitamins, over-the-counter medications, inhalers, and testing supplies. Incorporated in 2013 and based in Manchester, New Hampshire, PillPack also operates locations in several states, including Florida, New York, Massachusetts, Utah, and Texas. The company serves not only individual customers but also healthcare providers and caregivers, facilitating medication management and delivery. PillPack also publishes an online magazine called Folks, which features inspiring stories of individuals overcoming health challenges. As of 2018, PillPack operates as a subsidiary of Amazon.
VerbalizeIt
Seed Round in 2012
VerbalizeIt, Inc. is an international crowd-sourced translation company that offers a cloud-based platform connecting businesses and travelers to a community of vetted translators. Founded in 2011 and based in New York City, VerbalizeIt provides a range of translation solutions, including live conversation interpretation, document translation, website and mobile localization, and subtitling for video and audio files. With access to 25,000 translators proficient in 150 languages, VerbalizeIt empowers brands to communicate effectively across various mediums. The platform routes users' content for immediate translation and expert review, facilitating real-time global conversations. As of 2016, VerbalizeIt operates as a subsidiary of Smartling, Inc.
DigitalOcean
Seed Round in 2012
DigitalOcean, LLC is a cloud computing platform that provides infrastructure and platform tools for software developers to deploy and scale applications of various sizes. Established in 2012 and headquartered in New York, the company offers a range of services, including compute, storage, and networking products. Its key offerings include Droplets, which are Linux-based virtual machines, Kubernetes for application deployment and management, databases, and Spaces, an object storage service compatible with S3. DigitalOcean aims to simplify the development process, enabling developers, start-ups, and small to medium-sized businesses to focus on creating innovative software without the need for extensive DevOps expertise. The company's commitment to customer service and support for the developer community enhances its appeal across diverse sectors, including web and mobile applications, e-commerce, and managed services.
Visible Market
Convertible Note in 2012
Visible Market Inc. is a financial data visualization platform that offers financial information products for mobile devices. The company was formerly known as Related Market LLC. Visible Market Inc. was launched in 2010 and is based in New York, United States.
Smallknot
Seed Round in 2012
Smallknot Inc. is an online funding platform based in Brooklyn, New York, that focuses on community crowdfunding for small businesses. Since its establishment in 2012, Smallknot has enabled customers to discover and support local business campaigns that aim to expand or launch new ventures. Investors can contribute financially to these small businesses in return for various benefits, such as goods, services, discounts, and special perks. The platform fosters a sense of community by connecting individuals with local enterprises, helping to stimulate growth and development within neighborhoods.
Rewind Me
Seed Round in 2012
Rewind.Me is a New York City based startup working to change the way consumers and marketers benefit from personal data. People today generate and control a great deal of personal data – from the apps on our smartphones to the services we use online, the personal or sports tracking devices we use, as well as our credit card and electronic transactions and more. There's a lot of value in all of this data. We believe that people should have control over how their data is used and benefit directly from the value it contains. We're building apps and services to deliver this control and unlock this value.
Poptip
Seed Round in 2012
Poptip is a conversation analysis platform that helps brands and media fully understand public opinion in real-time and make decisions quickly based on that opinion. The platform simultaneously empowers the public’s voice and turns their opinions into actionable data. Poptip’s clients include L’Oreal, NBA, ESPN, NFL, Spotify, Budweiser and Yoplait. The New York-based company was founded in 2012 by Kelsey Falter. Poptip has raised $2.4 million to date in funding notably from Lerer Ventures, SoftBank Capital and RSE Ventures. For more information, please visit www.poptip.com.
Lua
Seed Round in 2012
Lua specializes in powering HIPAA compliant messaging for the healthcare industry. It offers a mobile coordination solution that provides immediate access to the people and information needed to get a job done, anywhere. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
ClassPass
Seed Round in 2012
ClassPass Inc. is an online fitness class booking service that offers a subscription model granting access to a wide network of boutique fitness studios and gyms. Established in 2011 and based in New York, the company connects members to over 25,000 partner locations globally, providing a diverse range of fitness options, including yoga, cycling, Pilates, boxing, and more. ClassPass enhances the member experience by utilizing machine learning to recommend classes from its extensive catalog, which features more than 5 million class offerings monthly. Additionally, the platform supports fitness studios by helping them manage excess inventory and attract new customers, ultimately fostering growth within the fitness industry.
Bench
Convertible Note in 2012
Bench is proud to be the largest bookkeeping service for small businesses in America. Founded in New York in 2012, it’s our mission to help business owners thrive. We take the hassle out of bookkeeping and tax filing, so our clients can focus on what really matters - running a successful business. Our intuitive software is designed to simplify the process of organizing your business financial records, while our live bookkeeping team is available to provide expert support and advice whenever you need it. By combining the power of modern technology with the expertise of a professional service, we empower business owners to focus on their core business activities and do what they love. Join the thousands of small businesses who trust Bench for their bookkeeping needs, and experience the convenience, efficiency, and expertise of our service today.
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