RRE Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology companies across various sectors. RRE Ventures invests in early-stage companies, often participating in Seed and Series A funding rounds. They look for innovative technology solutions and scalable business models.
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Stuart Ellman
Co-Founder and General Partner
Raju Rishi
General Partner
James Robinson
Founder and General Partner
Abigail Tisch
Analyst
Rifki Zable
CFO
Past deals in Eastern US
1up
Seed Round in 2025
1up, based in New York City, provides an AI-driven platform designed to streamline the sales process by enabling teams to quickly answer sales questions, respond to RFPs, and complete security questionnaires. With over $8 million in funding, 1up is utilized by prominent companies like WalkMe, Gladly, and Deliveroo, enhancing their sales efficiency significantly. The platform also offers competitive intelligence capabilities, allowing organizations to gather insights on competitors’ activities, thereby reducing manual efforts across product, sales, and marketing teams. This functionality not only accelerates the sales cycle but also positions companies to secure competitive deals more effectively.
Tive
Series C in 2025
Tive is a Boston-based startup that helps companies take the surprises out of their supply chains through true end-to-end visibility. It is the easiest way for companies to manage their supply chain – and get results. Unlock unparalleled insight and enhanced visibility. They help companies improve efficiency and meet regulatory requirements by providing an end-to-end sensor solution to visualize, optimize, and monitor operations in real-time.
Capitalize
Series B in 2024
Capitalize work directly with consumers who come to us for help with their retirement savings, and we also power rollovers for some of the leading financial institutions in the world through our Enterprise APIs.
Nomad Health
Venture Round in 2022
Nomad Health, Inc. operates an online marketplace that connects clinicians with freelance and permanent healthcare jobs across the United States. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, the company provides a platform where doctors and nurses can search for job opportunities based on various criteria, including location, pay rate, and medical specialty. By digitizing the healthcare hiring process, Nomad Health simplifies and modernizes staffing in the healthcare sector, allowing healthcare facilities to efficiently find qualified clinicians. The platform also manages digital resumes and credentials, facilitating communication and organization between clinicians and health systems, while assisting with insurance, applications, travel arrangements, and payment processes.
Tive
Series B in 2022
Tive is a Boston-based startup that helps companies take the surprises out of their supply chains through true end-to-end visibility. It is the easiest way for companies to manage their supply chain – and get results. Unlock unparalleled insight and enhanced visibility. They help companies improve efficiency and meet regulatory requirements by providing an end-to-end sensor solution to visualize, optimize, and monitor operations in real-time.
Ursa Space Systems
Series C in 2022
Ursa Space Systems Inc. is a geospatial services company that provides aerial and space-based data products to enhance geographic mapping and location-based information. Its offerings include imagery and information products that support market and weather forecasting, agricultural yield improvement, disaster response, and military intelligence. The company is known for its Ursa Global Oil Storage Monitoring solution, which provides insights into global oil storage for hedge funds, commodities traders, banks, and oil companies. Ursa Space Systems serves various sectors, including precision agriculture, business intelligence, weather monitoring, humanitarian relief, civil protection, mapping, and traffic applications. Founded in 2014, the company is headquartered in Ithaca, New York, and leverages radar satellite data to deliver timely reports, fostering transparency in global markets for the finance and energy industries.
Nomad Health
Series D in 2021
Nomad Health, Inc. operates an online marketplace that connects clinicians with freelance and permanent healthcare jobs across the United States. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, the company provides a platform where doctors and nurses can search for job opportunities based on various criteria, including location, pay rate, and medical specialty. By digitizing the healthcare hiring process, Nomad Health simplifies and modernizes staffing in the healthcare sector, allowing healthcare facilities to efficiently find qualified clinicians. The platform also manages digital resumes and credentials, facilitating communication and organization between clinicians and health systems, while assisting with insurance, applications, travel arrangements, and payment processes.
Recover Together
Series C in 2021
Recover Together, Inc. operates private clinics that specialize in treating opioid addiction through a comprehensive approach that includes medication-assisted treatment and therapy. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Manchester, New Hampshire, the company offers services across multiple states, including California, Indiana, Maine, Michigan, West Virginia, and North Carolina. Its treatment model combines the use of Suboxone (buprenorphine) with weekly group therapy sessions, allowing patients to engage in a supportive community while working toward their recovery goals. The organization is committed to making addiction treatment respectful, accessible, and affordable, empowering individuals to regain control of their lives and improve their overall quality of life.
Fi
Series B in 2021
Fi is a company that specializes in manufacturing GPS-enabled dog collars and accessories, founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York, New York. The company develops smart dog collars that allow pet owners to track their dogs' locations in real time. Utilizing GPS and LTE-M technology, these collars not only provide location tracking but also monitor the physical activity of dogs by measuring their steps. Owners can set daily, weekly, and monthly fitness goals for their pets, making it easier to keep them healthy and active. Fi sells its products primarily through online retail channels.
Capitalize
Series A in 2021
Capitalize work directly with consumers who come to us for help with their retirement savings, and we also power rollovers for some of the leading financial institutions in the world through our Enterprise APIs.
Capitalize
Seed Round in 2020
Capitalize work directly with consumers who come to us for help with their retirement savings, and we also power rollovers for some of the leading financial institutions in the world through our Enterprise APIs.
Securrency
Series A in 2020
Securrency, Inc. is a financial technology company that specializes in the development of a platform for the tokenized issuance and trading of securities. Founded in 2015 and based in Riva, Maryland, with additional locations in Washington, New York City, and Abu Dhabi, Securrency integrates legacy financial services with advanced distributed ledger technologies. Its platform supports seamless transactions across various networks, including Ethereum, Stellar, and Ripple, facilitating both on-chain and off-chain token movements. By providing robust compliance tools and interoperability, Securrency enhances the security, transparency, and efficiency of financial services. The company aims to connect investors seeking returns with asset owners, startups, and fund managers in need of capital, thereby creating a more accessible financial market.
Ursa Space Systems
Series B in 2019
Ursa Space Systems Inc. is a geospatial services company that provides aerial and space-based data products to enhance geographic mapping and location-based information. Its offerings include imagery and information products that support market and weather forecasting, agricultural yield improvement, disaster response, and military intelligence. The company is known for its Ursa Global Oil Storage Monitoring solution, which provides insights into global oil storage for hedge funds, commodities traders, banks, and oil companies. Ursa Space Systems serves various sectors, including precision agriculture, business intelligence, weather monitoring, humanitarian relief, civil protection, mapping, and traffic applications. Founded in 2014, the company is headquartered in Ithaca, New York, and leverages radar satellite data to deliver timely reports, fostering transparency in global markets for the finance and energy industries.
TheSquareFoot
Series B in 2019
SquareFoot is a New York-based commercial real estate technology company that provides online real estate search and concierge services. They provide access to available inventory via its online listings platform alongside technology and tools that make the space leasing process easy, enjoyable, and efficient.
OneDrop
Series B in 2019
One Drop is a diabetes management platform that helps people navigate diabetes together. It is an app for a diabetes management company. The app was created by Jeff Dachis, a co-founder of Razorfish, launched in the App Store this April as a way to help diabetics keep a running log of their personal insulin levels, the effectiveness of their medication, what they recently ate and what types of activities are affecting their blood sugar on a daily basis. It was incorporated in 2014 and is based in New York.
Nomad Health
Series C in 2019
Nomad Health, Inc. operates an online marketplace that connects clinicians with freelance and permanent healthcare jobs across the United States. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, the company provides a platform where doctors and nurses can search for job opportunities based on various criteria, including location, pay rate, and medical specialty. By digitizing the healthcare hiring process, Nomad Health simplifies and modernizes staffing in the healthcare sector, allowing healthcare facilities to efficiently find qualified clinicians. The platform also manages digital resumes and credentials, facilitating communication and organization between clinicians and health systems, while assisting with insurance, applications, travel arrangements, and payment processes.
GreatHorn
Series B in 2019
GreatHorn, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that focuses on protecting cloud communication infrastructures from sophisticated threats such as spear phishing and credential theft. Founded in 2015 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, GreatHorn offers a range of solutions tailored for cloud platforms like Google applications, Office 365, and Slack. Its services include Inbound Email Security, which provides automated protection against spear phishing; Collaboration and Chat Security, which helps IT teams monitor and manage communication security; Continuous Credential Monitoring for real-time threat detection; and Mailbox Protection, which equips users with insights for safe email interactions. By leveraging advanced threat detection and automated defenses, GreatHorn empowers enterprises to secure their communications across multiple channels effectively.
Bustle Digital Group
Venture Round in 2019
Bustle Digital Group (BDG) is a New York-based media company established in 2013 that focuses on shaping culture through a variety of digital and experiential brands. The company operates Bustle, a multifaceted platform that caters to young readers by providing a wide array of content, including news, entertainment, lifestyle, and fashion. Bustle aims to redefine women's interests by offering engaging and relevant articles that resonate with modern readers. Through its diverse collection of contributors, BDG delivers accessible content that keeps audiences informed and entertained, covering topics from current events to pop culture and personal style.
Pickle Robot
Series A in 2019
Pickle Robot Company, founded in 2018 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, develops an innovative package handling robot designed to automate critical tasks in the e-commerce supply chain. The company's first robot, named Dill, addresses the physically demanding nature of package handling, which often results in high employee turnover. Dill is capable of performing multiple shifts and effectively communicates with human workers, continuously developing new skills to enhance operations. The robot's capabilities include loading and unloading feeder trucks, palletizing and depalletizing mixed parcels, preloading last-mile delivery vehicles, and sorting packages. By automating these processes, Pickle Robot aims to help logistics companies reduce labor costs and increase efficiency, addressing a significant bottleneck in the rapidly growing e-commerce sector.
Fi
Series A in 2019
Fi is a company that specializes in manufacturing GPS-enabled dog collars and accessories, founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York, New York. The company develops smart dog collars that allow pet owners to track their dogs' locations in real time. Utilizing GPS and LTE-M technology, these collars not only provide location tracking but also monitor the physical activity of dogs by measuring their steps. Owners can set daily, weekly, and monthly fitness goals for their pets, making it easier to keep them healthy and active. Fi sells its products primarily through online retail channels.
Beeswax
Series B in 2019
Beeswax offers Bidder-as-a-Service solution that is scalable, customizable, cloud-based programmatic bidding platform. Beeswax is an advertising technology platform headquartered in New York City. The company was founded on September 1,2014.
Managed by Q
Series C in 2019
Managed by Q Inc. operates a workplace management platform that facilitates the efficient operation of offices. The company provides a comprehensive suite of services, including cleaning, maintenance, IT support, and security, alongside workplace staffing and project management services. Its technology platform connects businesses to essential services for managing their workspaces, enabling tasks such as cleaning schedules, supply replenishment, and maintenance through an intuitive application. Founded in 2013 and based in New York, the company also emphasizes economic empowerment by creating jobs for its operators and supporting small businesses. As a subsidiary of Eden Technologies, Inc., Managed by Q is active in major cities including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and San Francisco, aiming to redefine office management and enhance workplace productivity.
Supergreat
Seed Round in 2018
Supergreat is a New York-based beauty community founded in 2018 that focuses on real people reviewing beauty products. The platform allows users to share their opinions on skincare, makeup, scents, and hair products, fostering a space for discovery and interaction among community members. Users can ask questions about various products and earn rewards from their favorite brands, enhancing their engagement with the beauty industry. Supergreat's emphasis on authentic reviews helps consumers make informed choices while connecting them with a supportive network of fellow beauty enthusiasts.
Bread
Venture Round in 2018
Bread is a financial technology company that partners with retailers to provide pay-over-time financing solutions. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, the company leverages technology to create a consumer-friendly credit experience that emphasizes accessibility, transparency, and ease of use. By integrating financing options into the e-commerce journey, Bread enables merchants to offer their customers clear and straightforward payment alternatives. This approach not only enhances consumer access to products but also helps merchants increase sales by improving conversion rates and average order values.
PebblePost
Series C in 2018
PebblePost is the leading digital-to-direct mail marketing platform. They capture online interest and intent data to send relevant direct mail that activates buying decisions at home and drives conversions everywhere. The company invented Programmatic Direct Mail to help brands convert more shoppers into buyers using advanced targeting, algorithmic optimization, attribution, and quantitative analysis. PebblePost is a venture-backed company based in New York.
Latch
Series B in 2018
Latch is a company that enhances the living and working experience in buildings through a comprehensive operating system that includes software, devices, and services. Specializing in keyless entry security systems, Latch enables users to manage access to apartment buildings via a smartphone, facilitating seamless interactions for residents, guests, couriers, and service providers. Its platform, LatchOS, is implemented across North America, serving a diverse range of properties from affordable housing in Baltimore to historic buildings in Manhattan and luxury towers in the Midwest. Latch collaborates with a variety of real estate developers, catering to both large international firms and local property owners, to create better living environments.
Care/of
Series B in 2018
Care/of is a healthcare technology company dedicated to simplifying consumer health, starting with a fully personalized vitamin pack. Their first product is a vitamin experience delivered monthly to consumers, personalized to the individual customer's unique body, lifestyle, values, and health goals. Care/of is a New York City based technology company founded on the basis of honesty, quality, and personalization.
Ursa Space Systems
Venture Round in 2018
Ursa Space Systems Inc. is a geospatial services company that provides aerial and space-based data products to enhance geographic mapping and location-based information. Its offerings include imagery and information products that support market and weather forecasting, agricultural yield improvement, disaster response, and military intelligence. The company is known for its Ursa Global Oil Storage Monitoring solution, which provides insights into global oil storage for hedge funds, commodities traders, banks, and oil companies. Ursa Space Systems serves various sectors, including precision agriculture, business intelligence, weather monitoring, humanitarian relief, civil protection, mapping, and traffic applications. Founded in 2014, the company is headquartered in Ithaca, New York, and leverages radar satellite data to deliver timely reports, fostering transparency in global markets for the finance and energy industries.
Breather Products
Series C in 2018
Breather is an app and a provider of space-as-a-service, with a growing network of private workspaces built for productivity. It enables businesses to access flexible workspace by the hour, day, or month. Every space is designed to be comfortable, private, and productive, with plug-and-play technology that ensures that can get to work as soon as the arrival. Founded by CEO Julien Smith in 2012, the company has grown to include hundreds of locations in 10 major across the globe including New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and London.
TheSquareFoot
Series A in 2018
SquareFoot is a New York-based commercial real estate technology company that provides online real estate search and concierge services. They provide access to available inventory via its online listings platform alongside technology and tools that make the space leasing process easy, enjoyable, and efficient.
theSkimm
Series C in 2018
TheSkimm, Inc. is a digital media company founded in 2012 and based in New York, specializing in delivering concise and relevant information to educated professionals, particularly women. Its flagship product is a daily newsletter that breaks down news, trends, and policies impacting women's lives, allowing them to make informed decisions. TheSkimm aims to empower its audience by providing reliable, non-partisan content that integrates easily into daily routines. In addition to the Daily Skimm, the company's offerings include various newsletters such as Skimm Money, a podcast, and a mobile app. TheSkimm also operates Skimm Studios, which produces video and audio content, and SKM Lab, an in-house creative agency for brand engagement. Committed to social impact, theSkimm supports initiatives like Skimm Your Ballot to encourage voter participation and the #ShowUsYourLeave movement to promote transparency in paid family leave. Co-founded by Carly Zakin and Danielle Weisberg, theSkimm has developed a loyal audience and continues to innovate within the media landscape.
Nomad Health
Series B in 2018
Nomad Health, Inc. operates an online marketplace that connects clinicians with freelance and permanent healthcare jobs across the United States. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, the company provides a platform where doctors and nurses can search for job opportunities based on various criteria, including location, pay rate, and medical specialty. By digitizing the healthcare hiring process, Nomad Health simplifies and modernizes staffing in the healthcare sector, allowing healthcare facilities to efficiently find qualified clinicians. The platform also manages digital resumes and credentials, facilitating communication and organization between clinicians and health systems, while assisting with insurance, applications, travel arrangements, and payment processes.
Thinkful
Series A in 2018
Thinkful, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in providing mentor-led training programs in data science, front-end development, and full-stack development. Founded in 2012, it offers a structured and flexible educational experience through one-on-one mentorship and a network of industry experts. Students can choose from various programs, including flexible and full-time bootcamps, which are designed to align with their specific career goals and schedules. Additionally, Thinkful emphasizes career preparation and job placement support, enhancing student outcomes in the tech industry. The company also maintains in-person communities in emerging tech hubs across the U.S., fostering a supportive environment for learners.
Shortcut
Series A in 2017
Shortcut, formerly known as Clubhouse Software, Inc., is a project management platform designed to enhance collaboration among software development teams. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, Shortcut offers tools that help engineers plan, build, and deploy software products efficiently. The platform provides features such as task management, progress tracking, and workspace organization, allowing teams to coordinate effectively and maintain visibility across multiple projects. Additionally, Shortcut includes a knowledge base tool that facilitates documentation and collaboration among team members. By balancing simplicity and structure, Shortcut aims to create a user-friendly environment that enables software teams to focus on delivering quality products while minimizing stress.
Fi
Seed Round in 2017
Fi is a company that specializes in manufacturing GPS-enabled dog collars and accessories, founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York, New York. The company develops smart dog collars that allow pet owners to track their dogs' locations in real time. Utilizing GPS and LTE-M technology, these collars not only provide location tracking but also monitor the physical activity of dogs by measuring their steps. Owners can set daily, weekly, and monthly fitness goals for their pets, making it easier to keep them healthy and active. Fi sells its products primarily through online retail channels.
Merlin
Series A in 2017
Merlin is an internet company founded in 2017 and based in New York, specializing in a talent hiring platform that aims to transform the recruitment process. The platform facilitates the connection between employers and job seekers by matching talents with businesses seeking to hire on an hourly basis. This service streamlines the screening and selection of candidates for various openings, allowing employers to efficiently find suitable talent while providing job seekers with easier access to opportunities that meet their needs.
Ursa Space Systems
Series A in 2017
Ursa Space Systems Inc. is a geospatial services company that provides aerial and space-based data products to enhance geographic mapping and location-based information. Its offerings include imagery and information products that support market and weather forecasting, agricultural yield improvement, disaster response, and military intelligence. The company is known for its Ursa Global Oil Storage Monitoring solution, which provides insights into global oil storage for hedge funds, commodities traders, banks, and oil companies. Ursa Space Systems serves various sectors, including precision agriculture, business intelligence, weather monitoring, humanitarian relief, civil protection, mapping, and traffic applications. Founded in 2014, the company is headquartered in Ithaca, New York, and leverages radar satellite data to deliver timely reports, fostering transparency in global markets for the finance and energy industries.
BioLite
Equity Crowdfunding in 2017
BioLite Inc. is a Brooklyn-based company that develops and manufactures innovative energy products for both off-grid communities and outdoor enthusiasts. Founded in 2006, the company offers a diverse range of portable items, including clean-burning stoves, grills, power lights, and energy bundles, all designed to enhance user experience while reducing environmental impact. BioLite's flagship HomeStove™ significantly decreases indoor smoke emissions and utilizes waste heat to generate electricity, allowing users to charge devices such as cell phones and LED lights. This product not only addresses the urgent health risks associated with indoor cooking on open fires but also provides economic incentives for continued use. By serving two distinct markets—families in energy poverty and outdoor adventurers—BioLite effectively reinvests near-term revenue to tackle long-term challenges, promoting sustainable energy solutions worldwide.
Citizen
Series A in 2017
Citizen is a mobile application that offers users real-time safety alerts and incident updates. It aims to enhance personal and community safety by notifying individuals about emergencies based on the latest 911 data. The app provides live stories, real-time updates, and user-generated content, allowing users to stay informed about local incidents and activities. Citizen has been recognized for its effectiveness in critical situations, such as evacuating people from dangerous environments and assisting in the reunification of missing persons with their families. With millions of downloads across the United States, the app operates in numerous urban markets, including New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Chicago, making it a vital tool for individuals seeking to ensure their safety and that of their loved ones.
Bread
Series B in 2017
Bread is a financial technology company that partners with retailers to provide pay-over-time financing solutions. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, the company leverages technology to create a consumer-friendly credit experience that emphasizes accessibility, transparency, and ease of use. By integrating financing options into the e-commerce journey, Bread enables merchants to offer their customers clear and straightforward payment alternatives. This approach not only enhances consumer access to products but also helps merchants increase sales by improving conversion rates and average order values.
PebblePost
Debt Financing in 2017
PebblePost is the leading digital-to-direct mail marketing platform. They capture online interest and intent data to send relevant direct mail that activates buying decisions at home and drives conversions everywhere. The company invented Programmatic Direct Mail to help brands convert more shoppers into buyers using advanced targeting, algorithmic optimization, attribution, and quantitative analysis. PebblePost is a venture-backed company based in New York.
GreatHorn
Series A in 2017
GreatHorn, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that focuses on protecting cloud communication infrastructures from sophisticated threats such as spear phishing and credential theft. Founded in 2015 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, GreatHorn offers a range of solutions tailored for cloud platforms like Google applications, Office 365, and Slack. Its services include Inbound Email Security, which provides automated protection against spear phishing; Collaboration and Chat Security, which helps IT teams monitor and manage communication security; Continuous Credential Monitoring for real-time threat detection; and Mailbox Protection, which equips users with insights for safe email interactions. By leveraging advanced threat detection and automated defenses, GreatHorn empowers enterprises to secure their communications across multiple channels effectively.
Bowery Farming
Seed Round in 2017
Bowery Farming Inc. is a modern farming company based in New York that specializes in post-organic produce, offering products such as baby kale, lettuce, arugula, and basil. Founded in 2014, Bowery aims to revolutionize agriculture by using technology to create ideal indoor farming conditions. Its proprietary software, BoweryOS, integrates vision systems, automation, and machine learning to monitor and optimize plant growth continuously. This controlled environment allows Bowery to produce food using zero pesticides and 95% less water, achieving over 100 times the productivity of traditional farming on the same land footprint. Bowery's produce is available in select grocery stores, including Whole Foods and Foragers, and is featured on the menus of renowned restaurants in New York.
BioLite
Series C in 2017
BioLite Inc. is a Brooklyn-based company that develops and manufactures innovative energy products for both off-grid communities and outdoor enthusiasts. Founded in 2006, the company offers a diverse range of portable items, including clean-burning stoves, grills, power lights, and energy bundles, all designed to enhance user experience while reducing environmental impact. BioLite's flagship HomeStove™ significantly decreases indoor smoke emissions and utilizes waste heat to generate electricity, allowing users to charge devices such as cell phones and LED lights. This product not only addresses the urgent health risks associated with indoor cooking on open fires but also provides economic incentives for continued use. By serving two distinct markets—families in energy poverty and outdoor adventurers—BioLite effectively reinvests near-term revenue to tackle long-term challenges, promoting sustainable energy solutions worldwide.
Prove
Series E in 2017
Prove is a New York-based identity verification startup that focuses on smartphone-based solutions to enhance security and consumer privacy. The company specializes in phone-centric and API marketplace offerings that facilitate customer acquisition and engagement by streamlining processes and minimizing friction. Prove's software is designed to protect against identity theft and social engineering attacks, providing instant mobile authentication that improves the overall customer experience. By leveraging these technologies, Prove enables its clients to enhance security measures while reducing the risk of fraud. Its solutions are utilized across various sectors, including financial services, healthcare, and retail, to ensure safe and efficient identity verification.
Tinybop
Venture Round in 2017
Tinybop, Inc. is a developer of educational applications aimed at children globally, focusing on fostering creativity and learning through immersive experiences. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, the company offers a portfolio that includes the Library application, which allows children to explore the invisible wonders of the world, and the Digital Toys application, an open-ended construction kit for building and testing imaginative concepts. Tinybop's applications are designed for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad devices, catering to children aged 4 and older. The company's mission emphasizes the importance of learning through play, experimentation, and inquiry, enabling kids to develop foundational science literacy, as well as skills in creative thinking, problem-solving, and storytelling.
Breather Products
Series C in 2016
Breather is an app and a provider of space-as-a-service, with a growing network of private workspaces built for productivity. It enables businesses to access flexible workspace by the hour, day, or month. Every space is designed to be comfortable, private, and productive, with plug-and-play technology that ensures that can get to work as soon as the arrival. Founded by CEO Julien Smith in 2012, the company has grown to include hundreds of locations in 10 major across the globe including New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and London.
BuzzFeed
Series G in 2016
BuzzFeed, Inc. is a tech-driven media company that specializes in delivering breaking news, original reporting, and entertainment content across various digital platforms. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in New York, BuzzFeed engages a global audience with its diverse offerings, which include articles, quizzes, videos, and lifestyle content through well-known brands such as Tasty. The company also emphasizes investigative journalism through BuzzFeed News and produces original content for multiple formats via BuzzFeed Studios. Additionally, BuzzFeed Commerce focuses on social commerce products, licensing, and strategic partnerships. With a reach of over 200 million users, BuzzFeed aims to create shareable content that resonates across the social web.
Citizen
Seed Round in 2016
Citizen is a mobile application that offers users real-time safety alerts and incident updates. It aims to enhance personal and community safety by notifying individuals about emergencies based on the latest 911 data. The app provides live stories, real-time updates, and user-generated content, allowing users to stay informed about local incidents and activities. Citizen has been recognized for its effectiveness in critical situations, such as evacuating people from dangerous environments and assisting in the reunification of missing persons with their families. With millions of downloads across the United States, the app operates in numerous urban markets, including New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Chicago, making it a vital tool for individuals seeking to ensure their safety and that of their loved ones.
Shortcut
Seed Round in 2016
Shortcut, formerly known as Clubhouse Software, Inc., is a project management platform designed to enhance collaboration among software development teams. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, Shortcut offers tools that help engineers plan, build, and deploy software products efficiently. The platform provides features such as task management, progress tracking, and workspace organization, allowing teams to coordinate effectively and maintain visibility across multiple projects. Additionally, Shortcut includes a knowledge base tool that facilitates documentation and collaboration among team members. By balancing simplicity and structure, Shortcut aims to create a user-friendly environment that enables software teams to focus on delivering quality products while minimizing stress.
Beeswax
Series A in 2016
Beeswax offers Bidder-as-a-Service solution that is scalable, customizable, cloud-based programmatic bidding platform. Beeswax is an advertising technology platform headquartered in New York City. The company was founded on September 1,2014.
Workit Health
Seed Round in 2016
Workit Health, Inc. is a provider of online therapeutic content and professional counseling services focused on substance use recovery. Established in 2014 and based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the company operates the Workit platform, which offers clinically proven telemedicine treatment for substance use disorder, including online therapy, medication-assisted treatment, psychiatric support, and primary care. Workit Health's services are designed to help individuals achieve long-term recovery from drugs and alcohol while minimizing disruption to their daily lives. The platform facilitates access to on-demand, in-person, and virtual medical and psychosocial support, catering to a wide range of clients including employers, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and recovery communities. Additionally, Workit Health provides accredited opioid addiction treatment featuring buprenorphine, enhancing its commitment to harm reduction in addiction care. The company has locations in California, New Jersey, Alaska, and Washington.
Yieldbot
Series C in 2016
Yieldbot Inc. is a data intelligence company based in New York, founded in 2009. It specializes in providing actionable insights through its predictive technology, which utilizes publisher site data, visitor referrer data, and site click stream data. One of its key offerings is the Intent Graph, which enables users to map and understand visitor intent, thereby helping media companies monetize their audiences more effectively. Additionally, Yieldbot provides Pubfood.js, an open-source header bidding framework that allows seamless integration of demand partners into publisher ad stacks. By delivering targeted digital media that drives guaranteed actions, Yieldbot aims to create a more relevant online experience for consumers, brands, and publishers alike, ultimately enhancing the value of media in the digital landscape.
Nomad Health
Series A in 2016
Nomad Health, Inc. operates an online marketplace that connects clinicians with freelance and permanent healthcare jobs across the United States. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, the company provides a platform where doctors and nurses can search for job opportunities based on various criteria, including location, pay rate, and medical specialty. By digitizing the healthcare hiring process, Nomad Health simplifies and modernizes staffing in the healthcare sector, allowing healthcare facilities to efficiently find qualified clinicians. The platform also manages digital resumes and credentials, facilitating communication and organization between clinicians and health systems, while assisting with insurance, applications, travel arrangements, and payment processes.
Mediachain
Seed Round in 2016
Mediachain is an open media library that facilitates the automatic connection of media to its creators and relevant information. Established in 2016 and based in Brooklyn, New York, the company operates as a protocol for registering, identifying, and tracking creative works online. Utilizing content identification technology, Mediachain resolves media to its origins, creators, and associated metadata. It allows creators, media organizations, and developers to collaborate on metadata within a universal media library while maintaining control over their data. The platform's decentralized architecture broadens the reach of participants, empowering them to manage their creative works effectively. Mediachain has been a subsidiary of Spotify USA Inc. since April 2017.
Accion Systems
Series A in 2016
Accion Systems Inc. is a Boston-based company that designs and manufactures advanced satellite propulsion systems utilizing its proprietary ion beam technology. Founded in 2014, the company specializes in in-space propulsion solutions that cater to the needs of the space industry. Accion's product lineup includes the MIN-0 and MAX-1 electric propulsion systems for small satellites, as well as the Tiled Ionic Liquid Electrospray (TILE) technology, which provides efficient and scalable propulsion capabilities. The TILE system is versatile, enabling various satellite maneuvers such as attitude control, collision avoidance, orbit adjustments, and deorbiting. Accion's innovations serve a broad range of spacecraft, from small CubeSats to larger satellite platforms, advancing the capabilities and efficiency of modern space missions.
Managed by Q
Series B in 2016
Managed by Q Inc. operates a workplace management platform that facilitates the efficient operation of offices. The company provides a comprehensive suite of services, including cleaning, maintenance, IT support, and security, alongside workplace staffing and project management services. Its technology platform connects businesses to essential services for managing their workspaces, enabling tasks such as cleaning schedules, supply replenishment, and maintenance through an intuitive application. Founded in 2013 and based in New York, the company also emphasizes economic empowerment by creating jobs for its operators and supporting small businesses. As a subsidiary of Eden Technologies, Inc., Managed by Q is active in major cities including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and San Francisco, aiming to redefine office management and enhance workplace productivity.
GreatHorn
Seed Round in 2016
GreatHorn, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that focuses on protecting cloud communication infrastructures from sophisticated threats such as spear phishing and credential theft. Founded in 2015 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, GreatHorn offers a range of solutions tailored for cloud platforms like Google applications, Office 365, and Slack. Its services include Inbound Email Security, which provides automated protection against spear phishing; Collaboration and Chat Security, which helps IT teams monitor and manage communication security; Continuous Credential Monitoring for real-time threat detection; and Mailbox Protection, which equips users with insights for safe email interactions. By leveraging advanced threat detection and automated defenses, GreatHorn empowers enterprises to secure their communications across multiple channels effectively.
Giphy
Series C in 2016
Giphy, Inc. is an online platform that operates a search engine for discovering, sharing, and uploading animated graphics interchange formats (GIFs). Founded in 2013 and based in New York, Giphy categorizes GIFs across various themes including emotions, actions, animals, and pop culture, facilitating easy access for users. The platform not only allows users to find and share content through social media but also highlights GIF artists and collaborates with brands to create unique GIFs. Over time, Giphy has evolved beyond a mere search engine, aiming to foster a community for GIF enthusiasts, artists, and content creators. As of 2020, Giphy operates as a subsidiary of Instagram, expanding its reach in the realm of visual communication and entertainment.
Jibo
Series A in 2015
Jibo, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in the development and sale of social robots designed to enhance human-robot interaction. The flagship product, Jibo, is the first social robot intended for home use, equipped with advanced Natural Language Understanding, speech, and facial recognition capabilities. Jibo interacts with users by learning their preferences, assisting with everyday tasks, and providing reminders for important events. It aims to foster relationships with users, including adults, seniors, children, and teens. Since its public launch in 2017, Jibo has been marketed across various regions, including North America, Europe, and parts of Asia and Latin America. The company, incorporated in 2010, focuses on creating electronic companions that simplify daily life and provide emotional engagement.
Bread
Series A in 2015
Bread is a financial technology company that partners with retailers to provide pay-over-time financing solutions. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, the company leverages technology to create a consumer-friendly credit experience that emphasizes accessibility, transparency, and ease of use. By integrating financing options into the e-commerce journey, Bread enables merchants to offer their customers clear and straightforward payment alternatives. This approach not only enhances consumer access to products but also helps merchants increase sales by improving conversion rates and average order values.
Digital Currency Group
Seed Round in 2015
Digital Currency Group (DCG) is a corporate venture capital firm based in Stamford, Connecticut, founded in 2015. The company focuses on building and supporting businesses within the bitcoin and blockchain sectors by providing insights, networking opportunities, and access to capital. With over 150 investments across more than 30 countries, DCG primarily targets companies involved in financial technology, web3 infrastructure, decentralized finance, and related fields. In addition to its investment activities, DCG owns and operates several key entities in the digital currency ecosystem, including CoinDesk, a leading media and events platform, Genesis Trading, a prominent bitcoin brokerage firm, and Grayscale Investments, the largest asset management firm specializing in digital currencies.
Breather Products
Series B in 2015
Breather is an app and a provider of space-as-a-service, with a growing network of private workspaces built for productivity. It enables businesses to access flexible workspace by the hour, day, or month. Every space is designed to be comfortable, private, and productive, with plug-and-play technology that ensures that can get to work as soon as the arrival. Founded by CEO Julien Smith in 2012, the company has grown to include hundreds of locations in 10 major across the globe including New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and London.
BioLite
Series B in 2015
BioLite Inc. is a Brooklyn-based company that develops and manufactures innovative energy products for both off-grid communities and outdoor enthusiasts. Founded in 2006, the company offers a diverse range of portable items, including clean-burning stoves, grills, power lights, and energy bundles, all designed to enhance user experience while reducing environmental impact. BioLite's flagship HomeStove™ significantly decreases indoor smoke emissions and utilizes waste heat to generate electricity, allowing users to charge devices such as cell phones and LED lights. This product not only addresses the urgent health risks associated with indoor cooking on open fires but also provides economic incentives for continued use. By serving two distinct markets—families in energy poverty and outdoor adventurers—BioLite effectively reinvests near-term revenue to tackle long-term challenges, promoting sustainable energy solutions worldwide.
Shortcut
Seed Round in 2015
Shortcut, formerly known as Clubhouse Software, Inc., is a project management platform designed to enhance collaboration among software development teams. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, Shortcut offers tools that help engineers plan, build, and deploy software products efficiently. The platform provides features such as task management, progress tracking, and workspace organization, allowing teams to coordinate effectively and maintain visibility across multiple projects. Additionally, Shortcut includes a knowledge base tool that facilitates documentation and collaboration among team members. By balancing simplicity and structure, Shortcut aims to create a user-friendly environment that enables software teams to focus on delivering quality products while minimizing stress.
Beeswax
Seed Round in 2015
Beeswax offers Bidder-as-a-Service solution that is scalable, customizable, cloud-based programmatic bidding platform. Beeswax is an advertising technology platform headquartered in New York City. The company was founded on September 1,2014.
Managed by Q
Series A in 2015
Managed by Q Inc. operates a workplace management platform that facilitates the efficient operation of offices. The company provides a comprehensive suite of services, including cleaning, maintenance, IT support, and security, alongside workplace staffing and project management services. Its technology platform connects businesses to essential services for managing their workspaces, enabling tasks such as cleaning schedules, supply replenishment, and maintenance through an intuitive application. Founded in 2013 and based in New York, the company also emphasizes economic empowerment by creating jobs for its operators and supporting small businesses. As a subsidiary of Eden Technologies, Inc., Managed by Q is active in major cities including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and San Francisco, aiming to redefine office management and enhance workplace productivity.
OneDrop
Series A in 2015
One Drop is a diabetes management platform that helps people navigate diabetes together. It is an app for a diabetes management company. The app was created by Jeff Dachis, a co-founder of Razorfish, launched in the App Store this April as a way to help diabetics keep a running log of their personal insulin levels, the effectiveness of their medication, what they recently ate and what types of activities are affecting their blood sugar on a daily basis. It was incorporated in 2014 and is based in New York.
Yhat
Seed Round in 2015
Yhat (pronounced Y-hat) provides an end-to-end data science platform for developing, deploying, and managing real-time decision APIs. Yhat eliminates painful IT obstacles involved in cloud-based data science like server setup and config. With Yhat, data scientists can transform static insights into production-ready decision making APIs that integrate seamlessly with any customer- or employee-facing app. Yhat also created Rodeo, an open source integrated development environment (IDE) for Python. Yhat was founded in 2013 and is based in New York. The team is composed of entrepreneurs, data scientists, and engineers formerly at OnDeck, AppNexus, Guidespark, Shareablee and the Washington Post.
Hightower
Series B in 2015
Hightower is a commercial leasing management platform designed to assist brokers and property owners in managing their leasing workflows. Founded in 2013 and based in New York, the company offers a mobile technology platform that facilitates collaboration between landlords and brokers, enabling them to track deals, manage documents, and access analytics conveniently from their smartphones. Hightower aims to enhance productivity, increase returns, and mitigate risks associated with commercial real estate transactions.
Ripple Labs
Series A in 2015
Ripple Labs, Inc. is a technology company that operates a global payments network leveraging blockchain technology. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Ripple develops RippleNet, an enterprise-level decentralized solution that connects banks, payment providers, digital asset exchanges, and corporations to facilitate international money transfers. Its offerings include XRP, a digital asset used for payments; xCurrent, which provides cross-border payment services for banks; xRapid, designed for payment providers and financial institutions to optimize liquidity costs; and xVia, a tool for corporates and payment providers to send payments using a standardized interface. Ripple aims to create a frictionless experience for global transactions, allowing financial institutions to transact directly with each other while minimizing foreign exchange exposure and counterparty risks. The company also maintains additional offices in major cities around the world, including New York, London, and Sydney.
Trusted Insight
Series A in 2015
Trusted Insight is an online investment network that connects institutional investors with curated information and resources related to alternative assets. Established in 2010 by Alex Bangash, the platform boasts over 140,000 members who manage more than $18 trillion in assets, with approximately 30,000 institutional investors interacting with the network weekly. Trusted Insight offers a range of services, including news updates, job listings, rankings, and both online and offline events, creating a forum for investment professionals to share insights and stay informed about trends in private equity, hedge funds, real estate, and private companies. With offices in New York City and San Francisco, Trusted Insight has become a rapidly growing and trusted source for alternative investment information.
Paxos
Series A in 2015
Paxos is a regulated financial institution founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, United States. The company focuses on building infrastructure that facilitates the movement between physical and digital assets. Paxos operates a blockchain infrastructure platform that enables the buying, selling, trading, and management of assets in the global economy. Its services include custodial solutions, digital transformation, and fund mobility, allowing enterprises to tokenize, custody, trade, and settle assets. By establishing regulatory designations, Paxos gains access to existing financial systems while developing innovative products, positioning itself as a bridge between traditional finance and the digital future.
Culinary Agents
Series A in 2015
Culinary Agents Inc. operates a professional networking and job matching platform tailored for the food, beverage, and hospitality industries. Founded in 2012 and based in New York, the company aims to empower both aspiring and established professionals by providing easy access to career-related information and job opportunities. The platform facilitates job marketing, recruitment, and employer branding solutions, helping businesses attract top talent. Culinary Agents fosters a community that spans the United States, encompassing a diverse range of roles within restaurants, hotels, resorts, catering, and other hospitality sectors. The company emphasizes a hospitality-driven approach, focusing on innovation, relationship-building, and integrity in all its endeavors.
Giphy
Series B in 2015
Giphy, Inc. is an online platform that operates a search engine for discovering, sharing, and uploading animated graphics interchange formats (GIFs). Founded in 2013 and based in New York, Giphy categorizes GIFs across various themes including emotions, actions, animals, and pop culture, facilitating easy access for users. The platform not only allows users to find and share content through social media but also highlights GIF artists and collaborates with brands to create unique GIFs. Over time, Giphy has evolved beyond a mere search engine, aiming to foster a community for GIF enthusiasts, artists, and content creators. As of 2020, Giphy operates as a subsidiary of Instagram, expanding its reach in the realm of visual communication and entertainment.
Jibo
Series A in 2015
Jibo, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in the development and sale of social robots designed to enhance human-robot interaction. The flagship product, Jibo, is the first social robot intended for home use, equipped with advanced Natural Language Understanding, speech, and facial recognition capabilities. Jibo interacts with users by learning their preferences, assisting with everyday tasks, and providing reminders for important events. It aims to foster relationships with users, including adults, seniors, children, and teens. Since its public launch in 2017, Jibo has been marketed across various regions, including North America, Europe, and parts of Asia and Latin America. The company, incorporated in 2010, focuses on creating electronic companions that simplify daily life and provide emotional engagement.
Culinary Agents
Seed Round in 2015
Culinary Agents Inc. operates a professional networking and job matching platform tailored for the food, beverage, and hospitality industries. Founded in 2012 and based in New York, the company aims to empower both aspiring and established professionals by providing easy access to career-related information and job opportunities. The platform facilitates job marketing, recruitment, and employer branding solutions, helping businesses attract top talent. Culinary Agents fosters a community that spans the United States, encompassing a diverse range of roles within restaurants, hotels, resorts, catering, and other hospitality sectors. The company emphasizes a hospitality-driven approach, focusing on innovation, relationship-building, and integrity in all its endeavors.
Accion Systems
Seed Round in 2015
Accion Systems Inc. is a Boston-based company that designs and manufactures advanced satellite propulsion systems utilizing its proprietary ion beam technology. Founded in 2014, the company specializes in in-space propulsion solutions that cater to the needs of the space industry. Accion's product lineup includes the MIN-0 and MAX-1 electric propulsion systems for small satellites, as well as the Tiled Ionic Liquid Electrospray (TILE) technology, which provides efficient and scalable propulsion capabilities. The TILE system is versatile, enabling various satellite maneuvers such as attitude control, collision avoidance, orbit adjustments, and deorbiting. Accion's innovations serve a broad range of spacecraft, from small CubeSats to larger satellite platforms, advancing the capabilities and efficiency of modern space missions.
TheSquareFoot
Seed Round in 2014
SquareFoot is a New York-based commercial real estate technology company that provides online real estate search and concierge services. They provide access to available inventory via its online listings platform alongside technology and tools that make the space leasing process easy, enjoyable, and efficient.
theSkimm
Series A in 2014
TheSkimm, Inc. is a digital media company founded in 2012 and based in New York, specializing in delivering concise and relevant information to educated professionals, particularly women. Its flagship product is a daily newsletter that breaks down news, trends, and policies impacting women's lives, allowing them to make informed decisions. TheSkimm aims to empower its audience by providing reliable, non-partisan content that integrates easily into daily routines. In addition to the Daily Skimm, the company's offerings include various newsletters such as Skimm Money, a podcast, and a mobile app. TheSkimm also operates Skimm Studios, which produces video and audio content, and SKM Lab, an in-house creative agency for brand engagement. Committed to social impact, theSkimm supports initiatives like Skimm Your Ballot to encourage voter participation and the #ShowUsYourLeave movement to promote transparency in paid family leave. Co-founded by Carly Zakin and Danielle Weisberg, theSkimm has developed a loyal audience and continues to innovate within the media landscape.
Noom
Series B in 2014
Noom, Inc. is a digital health company that specializes in mobile health coaching solutions aimed at helping individuals manage and prevent chronic conditions such as obesity, diabetes, and hypertension. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in New York City, Noom offers a psychology-based platform that integrates evidence-based curricula with trained cognitive behavior coaches, mobile tracking, and scalable coaching tools. The platform empowers users to achieve their personal health and wellness goals, including weight management and stress reduction. Noom has received multiple grants from the National Institutes of Health and is recognized as a certified diabetes prevention program by the Centers for Disease Control. In addition to serving individual users, Noom also partners with businesses to promote health and wellness initiatives. The company has additional offices in Seoul, South Korea, and Tokyo, Japan.
Managed by Q
Seed Round in 2014
Managed by Q Inc. operates a workplace management platform that facilitates the efficient operation of offices. The company provides a comprehensive suite of services, including cleaning, maintenance, IT support, and security, alongside workplace staffing and project management services. Its technology platform connects businesses to essential services for managing their workspaces, enabling tasks such as cleaning schedules, supply replenishment, and maintenance through an intuitive application. Founded in 2013 and based in New York, the company also emphasizes economic empowerment by creating jobs for its operators and supporting small businesses. As a subsidiary of Eden Technologies, Inc., Managed by Q is active in major cities including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and San Francisco, aiming to redefine office management and enhance workplace productivity.
WayUp
Seed Round in 2014
WayUp is an online job marketplace that connects students and recent graduates with various job and internship opportunities. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, the platform allows businesses to post job listings targeted specifically at students from colleges across the United States. Users can create personalized profiles to receive tailored job recommendations and access career advice from industry experts. This service not only helps students find part-time, summer, and full-time job opportunities but also enables employers to effectively reach and recruit the millennial workforce. Through its curated approach, WayUp simplifies the job search process for students while enhancing recruitment efforts for businesses.
The Dodo
Series A in 2014
The Dodo is a digital media company based in New York that focuses on animals, offering a blend of news, entertainment, and advocacy. It aims to create an online community for animal lovers by providing engaging stories and videos related to animal welfare and activism. Through its content, The Dodo encourages connections between people and animals, promoting care and awareness of various animal-related issues.
Admittedly
Seed Round in 2014
Admittedly is an online college advisory platform with free tools for high school students, parents, and high school guidance counselors. The website features interactive profiles of various schools in the U.S. Its users can also reach out to current students and alumni to find information about a school and obtain advice. Admittedly launched College Visit Planner, a tool that enables students and their parents to create a plan online for visiting multiple colleges, including schedules and timetables, approximate trip costs, directions, and more. They have also recently launched their new Admittedly App, which is available for download on Apple and Android devices. The app features School Discovery and Personality Discovery sections, where students can find schools they're interested in and learn what type of student they truly are. The company is headquartered in New York, United States.
Hightower
Series A in 2014
Hightower is a commercial leasing management platform designed to assist brokers and property owners in managing their leasing workflows. Founded in 2013 and based in New York, the company offers a mobile technology platform that facilitates collaboration between landlords and brokers, enabling them to track deals, manage documents, and access analytics conveniently from their smartphones. Hightower aims to enhance productivity, increase returns, and mitigate risks associated with commercial real estate transactions.
VTS
Series A in 2014
VTS is a real estate CRM software company that facilitates interactions among landlords, brokers, and tenants to streamline transactions in commercial real estate. Founded in 2012 and based in New York, VTS offers a leasing and asset management platform that centralizes critical data and workflows, enabling real estate professionals to manage leases, assets, and tenants from a single interface. The platform includes features such as custom alerts and reporting capabilities, which provide valuable insights to enhance decision-making processes. With over 7 billion square feet managed on its platform, VTS serves a diverse client base that includes notable commercial real estate firms. By equipping landlords and brokers with intuitive tools, VTS aims to optimize portfolio performance and improve revenue generation, ultimately transforming the leasing process and increasing efficiency in converting leads into leases.
Breather Products
Series A in 2014
Breather is an app and a provider of space-as-a-service, with a growing network of private workspaces built for productivity. It enables businesses to access flexible workspace by the hour, day, or month. Every space is designed to be comfortable, private, and productive, with plug-and-play technology that ensures that can get to work as soon as the arrival. Founded by CEO Julien Smith in 2012, the company has grown to include hundreds of locations in 10 major across the globe including New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and London.
Dextro
Seed Round in 2014
Dextro is a computer vision company based in New York that specializes in making video content discoverable and searchable. Founded in 2013, the company develops machine learning systems that analyze unstructured video data by identifying and summarizing the contents. Dextro's technology allows its clients, including marketers, curators, and law enforcement, to gain insights from videos, livestream feeds, and internet-connected cameras. By "watching" the videos and extracting relevant information, Dextro enhances the usability of video content, enabling organizations to derive meaningful applications from their footage.
Yieldbot
Series B in 2014
Yieldbot Inc. is a data intelligence company based in New York, founded in 2009. It specializes in providing actionable insights through its predictive technology, which utilizes publisher site data, visitor referrer data, and site click stream data. One of its key offerings is the Intent Graph, which enables users to map and understand visitor intent, thereby helping media companies monetize their audiences more effectively. Additionally, Yieldbot provides Pubfood.js, an open-source header bidding framework that allows seamless integration of demand partners into publisher ad stacks. By delivering targeted digital media that drives guaranteed actions, Yieldbot aims to create a more relevant online experience for consumers, brands, and publishers alike, ultimately enhancing the value of media in the digital landscape.
Tinybop
Series A in 2014
Tinybop, Inc. is a developer of educational applications aimed at children globally, focusing on fostering creativity and learning through immersive experiences. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, the company offers a portfolio that includes the Library application, which allows children to explore the invisible wonders of the world, and the Digital Toys application, an open-ended construction kit for building and testing imaginative concepts. Tinybop's applications are designed for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad devices, catering to children aged 4 and older. The company's mission emphasizes the importance of learning through play, experimentation, and inquiry, enabling kids to develop foundational science literacy, as well as skills in creative thinking, problem-solving, and storytelling.
Giphy
Series A in 2014
Giphy, Inc. is an online platform that operates a search engine for discovering, sharing, and uploading animated graphics interchange formats (GIFs). Founded in 2013 and based in New York, Giphy categorizes GIFs across various themes including emotions, actions, animals, and pop culture, facilitating easy access for users. The platform not only allows users to find and share content through social media but also highlights GIF artists and collaborates with brands to create unique GIFs. Over time, Giphy has evolved beyond a mere search engine, aiming to foster a community for GIF enthusiasts, artists, and content creators. As of 2020, Giphy operates as a subsidiary of Instagram, expanding its reach in the realm of visual communication and entertainment.
Sols
Series A in 2014
SOLS is a software platform and mobile application that enables users to design and purchase customized orthotics for their feet. To date, the company has launched two products: SOLSRx, medical-grade 3D printed orthotics, and ExoSOLS, direct to consumer custom insoles. SOLS is now leveraging its patented footwear customization software to attack the footwear industry's biggest problem, shoe size-related returns. Founded in 2013, SOLS uses state of the art computer vision and machine learning to improve the fit and function of footwear. The company is backed by blue-chip investors like Founders Fund, Lux Capital, and Tenaya Capital and located in New York City.
theSkimm
Seed Round in 2014
TheSkimm, Inc. is a digital media company founded in 2012 and based in New York, specializing in delivering concise and relevant information to educated professionals, particularly women. Its flagship product is a daily newsletter that breaks down news, trends, and policies impacting women's lives, allowing them to make informed decisions. TheSkimm aims to empower its audience by providing reliable, non-partisan content that integrates easily into daily routines. In addition to the Daily Skimm, the company's offerings include various newsletters such as Skimm Money, a podcast, and a mobile app. TheSkimm also operates Skimm Studios, which produces video and audio content, and SKM Lab, an in-house creative agency for brand engagement. Committed to social impact, theSkimm supports initiatives like Skimm Your Ballot to encourage voter participation and the #ShowUsYourLeave movement to promote transparency in paid family leave. Co-founded by Carly Zakin and Danielle Weisberg, theSkimm has developed a loyal audience and continues to innovate within the media landscape.
OnDeck
Series E in 2014
OnDeck is a technology-enabled financial platform that specializes in providing loan financing to small and medium-sized businesses. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in New York City, OnDeck employs proprietary software to aggregate operational data from businesses, which is then analyzed by an algorithm to determine loan eligibility. By evaluating businesses based on their actual performance rather than relying solely on personal credit scores, OnDeck aims to enhance access to credit for small businesses. This approach allows businesses to focus on growth and customer engagement instead of spending excessive time seeking loans. In 2015, OnDeck expanded its services to Australia to address the capital access challenges faced by small enterprises in that market.
Datadog
Series B in 2014
Datadog, Inc. is a monitoring and analytics platform that serves developers, IT operations teams, and business users globally. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, it offers a comprehensive SaaS solution that integrates infrastructure monitoring, application performance monitoring, and log management, enabling real-time observability of technology stacks. The platform collects and analyzes data from various sources, including servers, containers, and databases, helping organizations to avoid downtime, resolve performance issues, and enhance user experiences. Additionally, Datadog provides features such as advanced analytics, sophisticated dashboards, collaboration tools, and alerting capabilities, facilitating efficient operations for DevOps teams and ensuring optimal performance across IT infrastructures.
Culinary Agents
Convertible Note in 2014
Culinary Agents Inc. operates a professional networking and job matching platform tailored for the food, beverage, and hospitality industries. Founded in 2012 and based in New York, the company aims to empower both aspiring and established professionals by providing easy access to career-related information and job opportunities. The platform facilitates job marketing, recruitment, and employer branding solutions, helping businesses attract top talent. Culinary Agents fosters a community that spans the United States, encompassing a diverse range of roles within restaurants, hotels, resorts, catering, and other hospitality sectors. The company emphasizes a hospitality-driven approach, focusing on innovation, relationship-building, and integrity in all its endeavors.
The Dodo
Seed Round in 2014
The Dodo is a digital media company based in New York that focuses on animals, offering a blend of news, entertainment, and advocacy. It aims to create an online community for animal lovers by providing engaging stories and videos related to animal welfare and activism. Through its content, The Dodo encourages connections between people and animals, promoting care and awareness of various animal-related issues.
Hightower
Seed Round in 2013
Hightower is a commercial leasing management platform designed to assist brokers and property owners in managing their leasing workflows. Founded in 2013 and based in New York, the company offers a mobile technology platform that facilitates collaboration between landlords and brokers, enabling them to track deals, manage documents, and access analytics conveniently from their smartphones. Hightower aims to enhance productivity, increase returns, and mitigate risks associated with commercial real estate transactions.
VTS
Seed Round in 2013
VTS is a real estate CRM software company that facilitates interactions among landlords, brokers, and tenants to streamline transactions in commercial real estate. Founded in 2012 and based in New York, VTS offers a leasing and asset management platform that centralizes critical data and workflows, enabling real estate professionals to manage leases, assets, and tenants from a single interface. The platform includes features such as custom alerts and reporting capabilities, which provide valuable insights to enhance decision-making processes. With over 7 billion square feet managed on its platform, VTS serves a diverse client base that includes notable commercial real estate firms. By equipping landlords and brokers with intuitive tools, VTS aims to optimize portfolio performance and improve revenue generation, ultimately transforming the leasing process and increasing efficiency in converting leads into leases.
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