Availyst
Pre Seed Round in 2024
Availyst is a food discovery platform that assists consumers in finding and comparing local options for groceries, restaurants, and alcohol. It uses AI to provide personalized results based on user preferences.
Bidstitch
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Bidstitch operates an online marketplace specializing in vintage fashion. It offers a curated selection of clothing, accessories, and footwear from various brands and styles.
GiftingEZ
Pre Seed Round in 2021
GiftingEZ develops and operates an online platform that curates and recommends gifts for every occasion. It provides subscription service that sends reminders for every event and offers gifts to be purchased from their website.
Fleksa
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Fleksa is a software platform for local restaurants that combines website and app building with AI-powered tools and an integrated order, payment, and customer management system. The all-in-one solution enables restaurants to establish a branded online presence, offer direct ordering and reservations without commissions, and manage online and in-house operations through a cloud POS across Windows, iOS, and Android. It includes QR code-based ordering and payments, automated marketing and loyalty programs, and direct integration with Google Food Ordering to enhance visibility. The platform unifies operations, marketing, and payment workflows to improve customer engagement and grow the online client base while streamlining the dining and ordering experience for guests and staff.
Calico
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Calico is a women's fashion retailer based in New Bedford, Massachusetts, established in 2005. The company specializes in offering on-trend clothing, shoes, and accessories from various popular brands, including BB Dakota, Free People, and Jeffrey Campbell. Calico is known for its vibrant shopping experience, featuring friendly in-store stylists and a weekly rotation of new arrivals. In addition to its physical store, Calico operates an online shop that was relaunched in 2014 with a mobile-responsive design and enhanced navigation, allowing customers to shop conveniently at any time. The company emphasizes its commitment to the local community and takes pride in its coastal location, which is near Boston and Cape Cod. All product photography is styled and shot in-house, ensuring a unique presentation of their offerings. Calico remains a go-to destination for distinctive women's fashion in the Southcoast region.
The Main Tab
Convertible Note in 2020
The Main Tab is a curated wholesale platform founded in 2018 that connects luxury brands with independent boutiques. It simplifies the wholesale process by providing a centralized website where retailers can browse a diverse selection of products, including home and dining items, lifestyle goods, beauty and wellness products, fragrances, and accessories. By facilitating a systematized marketplace, The Main Tab allows brands to reach a wider audience while enabling retailers to conveniently discover and place orders for high-quality merchandise from coveted brands and boutiques.
Vishion
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Vishion Corporation is a technology company based in Charlotte, North Carolina, founded in 2017. It has developed a mobile application that enables users to search for home decor and furniture specifically by color, utilizing true color data alongside user preferences and current fashion trends. The application is designed for both Android and iOS platforms. In addition to facilitating product searches, Vishion's platform allows users to organize design plans and ideate on various projects. It also connects users with home renovation experts for consultations and full project implementations, targeting a broad audience that includes both DIY enthusiasts and professional designers.
Obsess
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Obsess, Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2016 that focuses on developing an augmented and virtual reality software platform aimed at transforming the online shopping experience. The company enables brands and retailers to create immersive 360-degree shopping environments that enhance customer engagement across various channels, including e-commerce sites, social media, in-store settings, and events. By leveraging AI-powered interactive 3D solutions, Obsess allows businesses to build visually captivating and customizable shopping experiences that capture attention and foster relationships with consumers. Recognized as a market leader, Obsess has successfully launched over 200 immersive stores in collaboration with prominent brands across sectors such as retail, beauty, luxury, and consumer packaged goods, providing valuable insights into shopper behavior and preferences. Through its innovative approach, Obsess aims to appeal to a younger, tech-savvy audience, redefining digital shopping into an engaging, memorable experience.
QwikCheck
Seed Round in 2018
QwikCheck is a developer of a cloud-based self-checkout system tailored for retailers, particularly convenience stores. The company offers a smart frictionless checkout solution that enhances customer loyalty by providing a convenient and secure self-checkout experience. Its system allows customers to locate, secure, and pre-pay for products using their mobile devices, which streamlines the purchasing process. Additionally, QwikCheck's technology facilitates safer payments and improved inventory control, enabling retailers to enhance their speed of service and profitability. Through these innovations, QwikCheck aims to bring greater convenience to the retail sector.
Findmeashoe
Convertible Note in 2017
Findmeashoe is a footwear recommendation portal that enhances the shopping experience for footwear consumers. The company utilizes a proprietary algorithm to help users quickly identify the right fitting shoes. Consumers begin by creating a digital foot profile, which serves as a one-time setup. Once registered, they can access a fitting service on the Findmeashoe website and through partnering retailers, enabling them to try on various footwear models virtually. The application also incorporates advanced image processing and 3D scanning technology, allowing users to receive personalized fit, health, and style recommendations tailored to their specific needs. This innovative approach aims to streamline the footwear shopping process, making it more efficient and user-friendly.
Kokko
Convertible Note in 2017
Founded in 2013, Kokko operates an online marketplace specializing in professional makeup colors. It uses science-based technology to match skin tones with foundation shades, providing personalized recommendations for customers.
Swym
Convertible Note in 2017
Swym Corporation, founded in 2012 and based in Seattle, Washington, specializes in mobile applications and online services designed to enhance the shopping experience for consumers and retailers alike. The company offers a cross-channel shopping platform that enables retailers to effectively manage targeted shopping communications and facilitate seamless navigation across multiple devices. By integrating its HTML5-based web application and iPhone application into existing e-commerce sites, Swym addresses the evolving needs of shoppers who engage in multi-session purchasing journeys. This innovative approach allows retailers to maximize customer interactions and create a more cohesive shopping experience, ultimately bridging the gap between different shopping channels and enhancing customer satisfaction.
CompleteSet
Convertible Note in 2016
CompleteSet, Inc. is an online marketplace dedicated to tracking, buying, and selling collectibles. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, the company offers a platform that allows users to engage with a diverse range of collectibles across categories such as fashion, home and office, toys, souvenirs, games, food and beverage, and books. CompleteSet provides web and mobile applications that enable fans to catalog their collections, contribute to an online knowledge base, and safely transact with one another. With a mission to archive the world’s collectibles, CompleteSet assists users in discovering and enjoying their favorite items through a curated archive, facilitating both showcasing and exchanging collectibles within the community.
Blueprint Registry
Seed Round in 2016
Blueprint Registry is an innovative ecommerce platform that allows users to create personalized wish lists and shop based on the layout of their homes. Originally focused on weddings to validate its concept, the company has expanded its services to offer a comprehensive wedding planning experience. This includes a free wedding website, a one-stop registry, guest list management, and various planning resources. By redefining the gifting experience, Blueprint Registry aims to make it more convenient, personal, and visually engaging for its users.
AddStructure
Seed Round in 2016
AddStructure Inc. is a technology company based in New York, founded in 2014, that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-powered search and discovery platform. The company offers innovative products such as Signal, which enhances search relevance through machine learning and natural language processing; Path, which generates search engine optimized landing pages to boost organic traffic; and Scaffold, an API that serves as a foundational tool for various search projects. AddStructure's platform enables retailers and brands to implement conversational commerce solutions, streamlining the way consumers interact with products through features like review summarization and intelligent digital assistants. By leveraging its technology, AddStructure aims to increase revenue for its clients by improving product visibility and engagement without necessitating significant investments in engineering resources. As of February 2018, AddStructure operates as a subsidiary of Bazaarvoice, Inc.
PopUp Play
Convertible Note in 2016
PopUp Play offers a digital-to-physical platform enabling consumer brands to deliver customized product experiences on-demand. Through its touch-based design app, users can create and order personalized products, which are then manufactured and delivered.
Pomika
Convertible Note in 2015
Pomika turns images into inspirational online shopping experiences.
They use proprietary image recognition DeepDNA to find the exact products inside images that you love and they even recommend you other products with a similar look.
Starting by integrating with Instagram they allow anyone to transform pictures into micro e-commerce sites with details of the products displayed in them.
They make Instagram Shoppable.
Mona
Convertible Note in 2015
Mona Labs Inc. is a company based in Seattle, Washington, established in 2014, that develops an artificial intelligence-driven mobile shopping assistant. This innovative platform offers an interactive product search experience by engaging with customers to gather and analyze their feedback. By learning individual preferences regarding style and price, Mona provides personalized recommendations in real-time, aiming to create a shopping experience akin to an in-store dialogue between a customer and an assistant. The service is designed to help users find and purchase products that meet their desires at competitive rates, enhancing the overall shopping experience. Founded by former employees of Amazon, Mona is focused on transforming mobile shopping through advanced AI technology.
Candy Jar
Pre Seed Round in 2015
Candy Jar is an innovative online candy shop that offers a customizable shopping experience for candy enthusiasts. With over 600 unique candy options, customers can create billions of personalized combinations tailored to their individual preferences. The company emphasizes a pick-and-mix platform that mirrors the classic candy shop experience, allowing customers to easily explore and discover new treats. Candy Jar provides a la carte orders as well as a sophisticated subscription program, ensuring that candy lovers can have their favorite sweets delivered directly to their doorsteps. By reinventing the consumer packaged goods shopping experience, Candy Jar aims to enhance the joy of candy consumption while catering to the diverse tastes of its clientele.
LovePop
Pre Seed Round in 2015
LovePop Inc., established in 2014 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in designing and manufacturing unique, laser-cut pop-up greeting cards. The company offers a wide range of cards for various occasions such as birthdays, holidays, and Valentine's Day, selling them through outlets in Boston, Northern California, Southern California, Las Vegas, and online. LovePop aims to strengthen personal relationships by providing innovative, interactive greeting card options that go beyond traditional digital connections.
Stefan's Head
Convertible Note in 2015
Stefan's Head is an innovative e-commerce platform that specializes in facilitating online purchases through text messaging. The company operates a unique service that connects consumers with curated collections of desirable products, communicated directly via SMS. By subscribing to its text-message list, customers receive updates about new collections and product offerings, enabling them to order items conveniently through text. This approach caters to individuals who appreciate contemporary and appealing merchandise, transforming the shopping experience into a simple and engaging process.
Garmentory
Seed Round in 2014
Garmentory Inc. is an online retail platform that specializes in designer fashion for both men and women. Incorporated in 2014 and based in Bellevue, Washington, the company offers a diverse range of apparel, including tops, bottoms, dresses, outerwear, swimwear, and lingerie, as well as accessories such as bags, shoes, and jewelry. Garmentory serves as a managed marketplace that connects independent boutiques and emerging designers with a global customer base, allowing these smaller retailers to reach a wider audience without the complexities of digital marketing or e-commerce infrastructure. The platform provides customers access to unique, limited-run items typically found only in physical boutiques, addressing the growing demand for online shopping in the fashion sector. Garmentory ships products across the United States, Canada, and internationally, supporting both shoppers and small businesses in the contemporary fashion market.
Hostspot
Seed Round in 2014
Hostspot Inc., based in Mexico City, offers a multichannel platform that provides insights into customer engagement, marketing, and operations. The company specializes in in-store analytics, utilizing beacon and Wi-Fi proximity technology to track and analyze customer behavior and trends within retail environments. Hostspot's comprehensive suite of tools enables businesses to measure various metrics, including foot traffic and visitor statistics, in real time. This data allows companies to enhance the in-store shopping experience and optimize their operational strategies effectively. By understanding customer interactions and preferences, Hostspot empowers businesses to improve their performance and drive engagement.
TrueFacet
Seed Round in 2014
TrueFacet, Inc. is an online marketplace that specializes in the buying and selling of authenticated luxury watches and fine jewelry. Founded in 2013 and based in New York, the company connects buyers and sellers by offering a diverse selection of new and pre-owned items, including rings, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and designer watches from prestigious brands. TrueFacet emphasizes trust and transparency, ensuring that every piece undergoes a thorough inspection by industry experts to guarantee quality and authenticity. The platform is designed to provide a seamless shopping experience, catering to luxury enthusiasts with competitive pricing and expert insights. By maintaining rigorous authentication processes and a commitment to customer service, TrueFacet aims to redefine the online luxury accessory market while making high-end jewelry and timepieces more accessible.
Tangiblee
Convertible Note in 2014
Tangiblee operates a platform that enables online retailers to provide visually interactive shopping experiences. Based in Chicago, Illinois, the company transforms retailers' online catalogs into engaging, customer-centric environments.
Hostspot
Convertible Note in 2013
Hostspot Inc., based in Mexico City, offers a multichannel platform that provides insights into customer engagement, marketing, and operations. The company specializes in in-store analytics, utilizing beacon and Wi-Fi proximity technology to track and analyze customer behavior and trends within retail environments. Hostspot's comprehensive suite of tools enables businesses to measure various metrics, including foot traffic and visitor statistics, in real time. This data allows companies to enhance the in-store shopping experience and optimize their operational strategies effectively. By understanding customer interactions and preferences, Hostspot empowers businesses to improve their performance and drive engagement.
Modabound
Seed Round in 2013
Modabound is a peer-to-peer mobile marketplace designed specifically for college students to buy and sell fashion items within their local communities. By allowing users to browse and shop from each other's closets, it facilitates personal connections for transactions, which can occur either through one-on-one online arrangements or via Moda Pop-Up shops that gather multiple sellers and buyers in a single event. This platform prioritizes accessibility and safety, as transactions are conducted within the college environment. Modabound aims to create a fun and convenient shopping experience, empowering students to refresh their wardrobes sustainably while fostering a sense of community on campus.
Heroic.ly
Seed Round in 2013
Heroic.ly is an online marketing platform based in Seattle, Washington, that specializes in enhancing retail marketing through its advanced recommendation engine. The company analyzes various factors, including regions, consumer behavior, and product performance, to identify growth opportunities. By providing insights on the optimal combination of products, regions, and advertising networks, Heroic.ly helps marketing organizations maximize sales and address consumer demand effectively. Additionally, the platform offers valuable customer-centric insights, such as predicted revenue and cost per acquisition targets, facilitating a deeper understanding of the marketing funnel in real time.
Fashion Project
Seed Round in 2012
Fashion Project, Inc. is an online platform based in Boston, Massachusetts, that facilitates clothing donations and provides a shopping experience for consumers. The company allows members to donate items such as apparel, shoes, handbags, and accessories, while also offering a curated selection of clothing and accessories for purchase. The inventory includes a variety of fashion items, ranging from dresses and jackets to shoes and handbags. A distinctive feature of Fashion Project is its commitment to philanthropy, as a significant portion of proceeds from sales is donated to charitable causes. Founded in 2011 and initially known as Swapfish, Inc., the company rebranded in 2012, positioning itself as a unique blend of fashion and social impact.
27 Perry
Seed Round in 2012
27 Perry brings consignment stores online through a curated marketplace.
Shopsy
Convertible Note in 2012
Shopsy is the place to shop for products discovered on Instagram.
From big brands to small boutiques, there are tens of thousands of retailers on Instagram. There are also thousands of fashion bloggers on Instagram who promote products from these retailers, but are unable to monetize from doing so.
When Instagram users want to purchase a product posted by a retailer or fashion blogger on Instagram, they are forced to the retailer’s web-based application only to encounter a tedious and usually-abandoned search for that product.
There is currently no efficient process that lets Instagram users purchase products that they come across on Instagram, resulting in retailers losing out on revenue opportunities.
Shopsy is the only platform that lets Instagram users purchase products that they see on Instagram. By building into Instagram’s API, Shopsy will provide the 150+ million Instagram users with a simple product discovery and purchase process.
Shopsy lets anyone create content by posting an Instagram photo of a product with a website URL of where the product can be purchased. Shopsy pulls the user’s Instagram social content, including followers, following, likes, and comments. Put simply, Shopsy allows anyone to convert a retailer’s Instagram followers into sales.
Shopsy will also offer its users the ability to search for products or shops. Content creators will also be able to share their products to Facebook and Twitter, as well as promote their shops to Instagram.
Pickie is a personalized shopping application designed specifically for the iPad, which innovatively blends the features of a magazine and a catalog. The platform curates content based on users' personal styles, favorite brands, and trending products from various retailers and social media feeds. By offering a tailored catalog shopping experience, Pickie empowers users to discover products that resonate with their preferences while ensuring that the content remains actionable. The app has garnered recognition, being listed among the top 25 applications and selected as one of the '10 Essential Apps' in the catalogs category of the app store.