SoftBank Capital is the venture capital arm of SoftBank Corp, founded in 1999 and headquartered in Newton Center, Massachusetts, with additional offices in Buffalo and San Carlos, California, as well as New York City. The firm specializes in investments in technology-based services, focusing on socially-driven applications, digital media, online advertising, financial technology, and various other sectors, including mobile applications and cloud computing. SoftBank Capital typically invests between $5 million and $15 million, primarily in early to growth-stage companies in the United States and Indonesia. It favors co-investing and often takes a minority stake in its portfolio companies, securing one or more board seats. While no longer actively investing, SoftBank Capital has a history of supporting entrepreneurs building disruptive businesses and has established connections with leading companies in the Asian technology sector, offering unique insights and strategic guidance to its portfolio.
AMEA Power is involved in the development, ownership, and operation of renewable energy projects, focusing on clean energy solutions across emerging markets, particularly in Africa. The company aims to enhance economic development and improve living standards by providing a diverse portfolio that includes thermal, wind, solar, battery storage, ammonia, and water desalination plants. By offering a variety of power solutions, AMEA Power seeks to meet the specific energy needs of the regions it serves, contributing to the global transition to clean energy while promoting environmental sustainability.
Telexistence
Series B in 2023
Telexistence is a company focused on advancing robotic technologies that enable users to interact with remote environments through online remote control systems. By transmitting, accumulating, and analyzing visual, auditory, and tactile information, Telexistence enhances the ability of individuals to operate effectively from a distance. The company emphasizes systematic innovation in robotics, aiming to develop scalable and reproducible solutions that expand human presence in various settings.
AI WORLD
Seed Round in 2023
AI WORLD is an artificial intelligence technology service provider, focusing on global projects of artificial intelligence technology innovation and blockchain application.
Berkshire Grey
Acquisition in 2023
Berkshire Grey develops a materials handling system intended to automate omnichannel fulfillment. Its system utilizes artificial intelligence, computer vision, machine learning, and novel sensing to deploy intelligent robotic systems that automate tasks never before performed by machines in commercial settings, enabling customers to achieve higher accuracy and throughput speeds than traditional approaches as well as handle the broadest assortment of products, packaging, and parcels with ease.
Copper
Series C in 2022
Copper provides a secure infrastructure for the institutional digital asset investment community. Copper is a custody and portfolio management of digital assets for institutional investors. Asset managers are further protected by the ClearLoop network, which enables off-exchange trading and settlement at tier-1 digital asset exchanges. An offering enhanced by the availability of uncollateralized lending. Copper's secure wallet architecture is available as a standalone application, a mobile app, and a browser extension for smart contract signing.
Line Next
Series A in 2022
Line Next is committed to advancing and expanding the worldwide NFT industry. LINE NEXT seeks to offer innovative digital experiences and pave the road for the future by utilising blockchain and NFT technology.
Welcome Tech
Venture Round in 2022
Welcome Tech is a platform focused on supporting the 250 million global immigrant communities by connecting them with essential information, products, and services. The company serves over 9 million immigrants annually and has nearly 2 million active users. By utilizing a data-driven approach, Welcome Tech offers tailored solutions across various sectors, including finance, education, healthcare, telecommunications, and government services. Founded by experts in immigration and technology, the platform employs proprietary data and recommendation algorithms to deliver relevant services that empower immigrant families. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Welcome Tech aims to help immigrants become informed, confident, and active participants in their new communities.
Shift
Post in 2022
Shift is an online marketplace specializing in the buying and selling of used cars. The company functions as a personal concierge service by detailing vehicles, listing them on various platforms, managing test drives, and identifying potential buyers. Shift charges a service fee that covers registration, car preparation, and applicable sales tax. To facilitate informed purchasing decisions, Shift provides customers with a comprehensive 150-point concierge report, which includes specifications, high-resolution images, vehicle history, and performance results. This approach aims to streamline the used car transaction process for both buyers and sellers.
Trela
Series A in 2022
Trela is a leading consumer app and grocery provider in Brazil, known for its high Net Promoter Score (NPS). The company aims to promote healthier eating by offering a curated selection of high-quality food and beverage products, utilizing a just-in-time supply chain to ensure freshness and minimize waste. Based in São Paulo, Trela serves as a one-stop shop for healthy groceries, delivering directly to customers' doorsteps at competitive prices. Additionally, the company has developed a collective purchasing platform that allows groups of friends and neighbors to shop together via WhatsApp, facilitating discounted purchases and fostering closer connections between producers and consumers. Trela has garnered support from prominent technology investors in Latin America and globally.
DNABLOCK
Seed Round in 2022
DNABLOCK is leading the way to personalized entertainment, interaction, and inclusion by removing the barriers of 3D content creation. Our platform and REPLIKANT™ animation engine allows creatives, brands, and individuals the ability to generate bespoke, high-quality, digital beings without prohibitive post-production costs or specialized 3D programming knowledge. Our platform supports the exporting of content onto ANY device, making it simple to create fulfilling interactions with an enormous reach. We operate a scalable, high-end, computer graphics pipeline. This pipeline, combined with advanced machine learning, computer vision, natural language processing, and sentiment analysis, is our recipe for engaging, real-time, interactive, digital beings and the future of digital interface. As a forward-thinking company, we have focused on likeness protection and ownership; adding authentication mechanisms to guarantee control and transparency.
Energy Vault
Post in 2022
Energy Vault SA, founded in 2017 and based in Lugano, Switzerland, specializes in energy storage and transmission equipment designed to support renewable power generation. The company has developed a unique energy storage technology that employs custom-made cylindrical blocks, leveraging principles of physics and kinetic energy similar to those used in pumped hydro systems. This innovative approach allows for efficient construction and operation while being environmentally friendly. Energy Vault's modular systems can achieve capacities ranging from 10 to 35 MWh and a power output of up to 5 MW, with a designed lifespan exceeding 30 years without degradation in storage capacity. By addressing the intermittency challenges of renewable energy sources like solar and wind, Energy Vault aims to accelerate the transition to sustainable power solutions. The company has a significant presence in the United States and China, with the majority of its revenue generated from the U.S. market.
Birdie
Seed Round in 2022
Birdie is a software company based in the United States that helps online shoppers find products tailored to their needs. The platform allows users to discover new items, read reviews from other customers, and engage with the community by sharing their own opinions and seeking recommendations. Birdie employs artificial intelligence and natural language processing to analyze customer feedback, transforming it into actionable insights that assist businesses in making informed product decisions. By providing a single source of truth for customer feedback and user behavior, Birdie enables product-led companies to enhance revenue and adoption while streamlining their product development processes.
FTX US Derivatives
Series A in 2022
FTX US is a bitcoin options exchange designed to assist both individual traders and institutions in trading. FTX US allows users to trade a variety of digital assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and Dogecoin. The company was founded by Sam Bankman-Fried and Gary Wang in 2020 and is based in San Francisco, California.
Satellogic
Post in 2022
Satellogic builds and operates a constellation of nano satellites designed for real-time Earth observation. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, the company provides high-frequency, high-resolution satellite imagery used by governments, businesses, and organizations for various applications, including agriculture, pipeline monitoring, critical infrastructure oversight, disaster response, and security operations. By combining its satellite technology with data science, Satellogic delivers comprehensive and cost-effective solutions to clients around the world, with a notable presence in North America, Europe, Asia, and South America. The company's innovative platform enables it to remap the entire planet, supporting informed decision-making across multiple sectors.
Qraft
Series C in 2022
Qraft Technologies specializes in creating investment solutions driven by artificial intelligence. The company combines the expertise of data scientists, researchers, data engineers, and investment professionals to develop a financial platform that enhances investment efficiency while reducing costs. This platform is designed to maximize productivity and marketability, offering customizable solutions across various sectors, including investments, autonomous driving, insurance underwriting, and purchasing management. By leveraging its innovative technology, Qraft enables investors to achieve returns that surpass traditional market indices.
Tata Digital
Post in 2021
Tata Digital creates consumer-focused, high-engagement digital products. Tata Neu is a Tata Group super-app that offers an integrated rewards experience across various consumer categories such as groceries, fashion and electronics, travel and hospitality, health and fitness, entertainment, and financial services on a single platform. Tata Digital was founded in March 2019, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Sons Private Limited.
Starmerx
Series D in 2021
Starmerx is a high-tech enterprise based in Shenzhen that specializes in cross-border e-commerce solutions. The company provides comprehensive services to domestic e-commerce businesses, assisting them in entering international marketplaces such as Amazon and eBay. With a strong focus on mobile computing and internet data mining, Starmerx has developed advanced technologies in computer AI and information processing. Its core technical team has achieved significant recognition, holding numerous software copyrights and publishing research in data mining and information retrieval. By leveraging its expertise in massive data analysis, Starmerx aims to lead in the international e-commerce sector, offering integrated and globalized operational support to clients across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia.
WeWork India
Post in 2021
WeWork India is a commercial real estate company that specializes in providing shared workspaces and office services tailored for entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses. Established in 2017 by Karan Virwani and headquartered in Bengaluru, the company transforms traditional buildings into collaborative environments designed to enhance creativity and productivity. WeWork India offers a variety of workspace solutions, including single desks, meeting rooms, and private offices, catering to diverse business needs. By leveraging technology and innovative design, the company aims to simplify the search for office spaces and foster a sense of community among its members. Its mission is to create a supportive ecosystem where individuals can focus on their work while benefiting from shared resources and networking opportunities.
Praxis Labs
Series A in 2021
Praxis Labs, Inc. specializes in developing virtual reality-based software aimed at enhancing diversity and inclusion training in the workplace. The company combines research-backed curriculum with advanced VR technology to create immersive training modules that address unconscious bias. Its offerings include designing educational content, producing high-quality training materials, and providing measurable metrics to assess improvements in understanding and empathy regarding implicit bias. Established in 2019 and headquartered in Stanford, California, Praxis Labs focuses on embedding equity and inclusion throughout the employee lifecycle, ultimately striving to improve workplace culture and outcomes.
CRMBonus
Venture Round in 2021
CRM&Bonus is a Brazilian company founded in April 2018, based in São Paulo. It specializes in customer relationship management software aimed at enhancing sales for retail stores, targeting an increase of 10% to 20% within 100 days, while maintaining an effective discount of less than 2%. The platform seamlessly integrates with major ERP and e-commerce systems through Weblink/API, facilitating discounts for customers and thus enabling businesses to boost their profitability. By driving real sales growth, CRM&Bonus helps companies offset their fixed costs, ultimately supporting their financial health and operational efficiency.
Roivant Sciences
Post in 2021
Roivant Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to advancing the development of innovative late-stage drug candidates and enhancing healthcare delivery. The company aims to expedite the process of bringing new medicines to patients while reducing associated costs, thereby benefiting the healthcare system. Roivant achieves this by creating specialized entities known as "Vants," which are agile biotech and healthcare technology companies that leverage unique talent sourcing and incentive alignment strategies. In addition to its focus on biopharmaceuticals, Roivant incubates discovery-stage companies and health technology startups that complement its core business. Among its commercial-stage drug candidates is VTAMA, a treatment for plaque psoriasis in adults, along with several other candidates, including Batoclimab, IMVT-1402, Brepocitinib, and Namilumab, which are at various stages of development.
Humane
Series B in 2021
Humane is a company focused on developing consumer hardware and software that prioritizes human experience and interaction. By emphasizing a natural and familiar design, Humane aims to create technology that enhances human capabilities while fostering genuine collaboration between design and engineering. The company is dedicated to crafting products that benefit users, enabling both individuals and organizations to engage with devices and platforms that facilitate a seamless connection between humans and computing. Through its innovative approach, Humane seeks to redefine the relationship between technology and its users.
SomaLogic
Post in 2021
SomaLogic, Inc. is a commercial-stage company based in Boulder, Colorado, specializing in protein biomarker discovery and clinical diagnostics. The company utilizes its proprietary technology platform, SomaScan, which allows for the measurement of proteins with a precision comparable to DNA measurement. This technology enhances the understanding of the molecular bases of health and disease, surpassing traditional genomic methods. SomaLogic develops and offers SOMAmers, modified nucleic acid-based protein-binding reagents, and provides diagnostic tests and protein measurement solutions for various diseases, including those in oncology, neurology, and cardiovascular health. Their products serve multiple applications, including life sciences research, therapeutic drug development, and clinical diagnostics, making significant contributions to the fields of biological and medical sciences. Founded in 1999, SomaLogic continues to advance the capabilities of proteomics in both research and clinical settings.
Airspan Networks
Post in 2021
Airspan Networks is a global provider of 4G broadband wireless systems and solutions that deliver high-speed data, voice, and multimedia services. Airspan’s products serve operators and vertical markets such as smart utilities, transportation, and public safety around the world in both licensed and unlicensed frequency bands covering from 700MHz up to 6GHz. Its products have been deployed in over 100 countries by 500 operators, 100 of which use Airspan’s 4G products. Airspan has a unique combination of in-house skills addressing the LTE, WiMAX, Wi-Fi, and VoIP technologies and develops industry-leading products by combining these technologies in innovative ways in order to deliver new and advanced solutions. Airspan offers a comprehensive range of products to meet the connectivity requirements of a wide variety of applications. With a pioneering suite of 4G radio access network (RAN) products, Airspan delivers first-ever solutions to bridge connectivity gaps, provide improved end-user personal broadband experiences, and connect a myriad of vertical market organizations to reliable, robust 4G broadband. Airspan was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida.
InterVenn
Series C in 2021
InterVenn is a life science company focused on glycoproteomics, the study of glycosylated proteins that play a crucial role in protein function. The company's pioneering AI-powered platform aims to decode the glycoproteome, which contains vital information about human biology, thereby enhancing patient outcomes. InterVenn's technology facilitates the identification, quantification, and classification of glycoproteomic signals found in blood and tissue, enabling early detection and diagnosis of cancers, particularly ovarian cancer. This platform not only supports clinical applications such as disease screening and diagnostics but also offers valuable insights for pharmaceutical partners involved in research and development. Founded by notable scientists, including Nobel Laureate Dr. Carolyn Bertozzi, InterVenn is positioned to advance personalized, predictive, and preventative healthcare solutions.
Doma Holdings
Post in 2021
Doma is focused on transforming residential real estate transactions by providing an instant closing experience. Utilizing machine intelligence and patented technology, the company aims to make real estate closings both quick and affordable. Doma operates through two main segments: Underwriting and Corporate and Other. The Underwriting segment primarily generates revenue from its title insurance underwriting business, which includes policies referred through Direct Agents and Third-Party Agents. The Corporate and Other segment encompasses the execution of title, escrow, and settlement services, supporting the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the real estate closing process.
GeneDx Holding
Post in 2021
GeneDx is dedicated to providing personalized health insights that enhance diagnosis, treatment, and drug discovery. By integrating extensive genomic expertise with advanced data interpretation capabilities, the company aims to establish precision medicine as a standard in healthcare. GeneDx specializes in exome and genome testing and interpretation, leveraging one of the largest rare disease data sets available. Its operations are divided into two segments: GeneDx, which generates the majority of revenue, and Legacy Sema4 diagnostics. Through these efforts, GeneDx is positioned to significantly impact health outcomes by using genomic and large-scale clinical information.
Berkshire Grey
Post in 2021
Berkshire Grey develops a materials handling system intended to automate omnichannel fulfillment. Its system utilizes artificial intelligence, computer vision, machine learning, and novel sensing to deploy intelligent robotic systems that automate tasks never before performed by machines in commercial settings, enabling customers to achieve higher accuracy and throughput speeds than traditional approaches as well as handle the broadest assortment of products, packaging, and parcels with ease.
Oda
Venture Round in 2021
Oda is an online grocery retailer that provides door-to-door delivery services. It offers a huge range of fresh produce groceries to millions of doorsteps. Using the data-driven methodology, with a focus on sustainability all the way along the chain, the company aims to build an efficient retail system in the world. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Oslo, Norway.
seer
Seed Round in 2021
A SaaS-based sales and communication platform for Luxury retailers that enables sales associates to seamlessly and meaningfully connect their customers to relevant inventory, enabling them to more easily reach and exceed their sales goals.
Appier
Venture Round in 2021
Appier Inc. is a technology company headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, founded in 2012. It specializes in providing artificial intelligence platforms designed to enhance customer engagement and facilitate data-driven decision-making for enterprises. Appier offers a suite of products, including Aideal, which helps businesses influence purchase decisions and shorten sales cycles; AIQUA, a proactive platform for customer engagement based on user behavior; AIXON, a data science platform that consolidates customer data for predictive analytics; and CrossX, an AI-powered advertising solution for optimizing campaign performance. The company serves around 1,000 global brands and agencies and has a presence in 14 markets across Asia, including Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, and Sydney. Appier’s solutions allow businesses to leverage AI for improved targeting and customer retention, making it easier for them to operate in a cross-screen environment without needing extensive in-house AI expertise.
OneWeb
Venture Round in 2021
OneWeb LLC is focused on developing a global communications network using a constellation of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites to provide high-speed, low-latency internet access. Founded in 2012 and based in McLean, Virginia, the company aims to connect users worldwide, offering solutions for broadband, government, and cellular backhaul. OneWeb's network is designed to support various industries that depend on global connectivity, including aviation, maritime, automotive, and rail. The company began launching its satellite constellation in February 2019 and had deployed 74 out of the planned 648 satellites by March 2020. OneWeb's innovative approach to satellite communications enhances internet accessibility across the globe, addressing the growing demand for reliable connectivity.
SMEC
Venture Round in 2021
SMEC provides foundry services focusing on technology solutions for power, connection, and sensor signal chain.
Humane
Series A in 2020
Humane is a company focused on developing consumer hardware and software that prioritizes human experience and interaction. By emphasizing a natural and familiar design, Humane aims to create technology that enhances human capabilities while fostering genuine collaboration between design and engineering. The company is dedicated to crafting products that benefit users, enabling both individuals and organizations to engage with devices and platforms that facilitate a seamless connection between humans and computing. Through its innovative approach, Humane seeks to redefine the relationship between technology and its users.
Qingju
Venture Round in 2020
Qingju is a company that provides bike-sharing platforms and services. It is a division of the taxi-hailing and car-sharing service provider, Didi Chuxing. The company's e-bike is a smart and accessible solution for long-distance transportation, which embodies Qingju's experience in quality manufacturing, the sharing economy, smart technology, and modern design language. It is designed and equipped with GPS and proprietary smart Drum Brake Lock System, making locking and unlocking automatically controlled by the software and Bluetooth, which solves the biggest problem - disorderly parking.
Meditation.live
Venture Round in 2019
We are a wellness platform backed by some of the best investors in the world. Our mission is to inspire 5 billion people find their true purpose. We do this by featuring meditation and movement classes that help you go inward, reduce mental clutter, improve happiness and ultimately find true purpose for lasting happiness. Our unique platform allows anyone to ask questions to our teachers live, which improves learning while on demand meditations help you with your daily practice.
Fetch Robotics
Series C in 2019
Fetch Robotics, Inc. is a San Jose, California-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in developing and manufacturing autonomous mobile robot solutions for the warehousing and intralogistics sectors. The company focuses on creating collaborative autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) that enhance material handling and data collection processes. Its offerings include the Fetch cloud robotics platform, the VirtualConveyor system for material transport, and DataSurvey tools for data collection. Fetch Robotics integrates advanced robotics and software to tailor workflows, enabling commercial and industrial environments to improve warehouse productivity, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
TThunDer Animation
Series B in 2019
Hangzhou TThunder Animation Co., Ltd., founded in 2015 and located in Hangzhou, China, specializes in the development, production, and operation of animation video content for preschool children. The company focuses on creating professional and aesthetically engaging videos that support the psychological development of young audiences. TThunder Animation distributes its content through various national channels in China and internationally, ensuring broad accessibility for preschool-age viewers. In addition to video content, the company also manufactures smart toys, further enhancing the interactive experience for children.
Overtime
Series B in 2019
Overtime is a sports network designed for the next generation of sports enthusiasts. Based in New York City, the company creates original, digital-first content across various platforms, including YouTube, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok, focusing on short-form engagement. Overtime operates several innovative sports leagues, including Overtime Elite in basketball, Overtime Select, OT7 in football, and OTX in boxing, catering to both athletes and fans globally. The business model is supported by sponsorships, brand partnerships, e-commerce, licensing, and media rights, allowing Overtime to engage a community of over 90 million fans and followers. The company has attracted significant investment from notable venture capital firms and industry leaders.
EdCast
Series C in 2018
EdCast Inc. is a technology company that operates an artificial intelligence-powered knowledge cloud platform designed to enhance personalized learning and knowledge management within enterprises. The company's main offerings include the EdCast Learning Experience Platform (LXP) and the MyGuide Digital Adoption Platform, which together facilitate employee development by providing tailored learning experiences and automating repetitive tasks. EdCast serves a diverse range of industries, including banking, healthcare, hospitality, and technology, helping organizations improve workforce engagement and productivity through effective onboarding, upskilling, and knowledge sharing. The platform aggregates content from various sources, ensuring users receive relevant and contextual information, thus supporting a culture of continuous learning and career mobility. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, EdCast has garnered recognition as a Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum and supports a wide array of clients, from large multinational corporations to small businesses.
PayActiv
Series B in 2018
PayActiv, Inc. is a financial wellness platform that provides earned wage access and various financial management tools for employers and employees. The company enables users to access a portion of their earned but unpaid wages between pay periods, helping to alleviate financial stress and enhance employee productivity. Its offerings include a mobile app and API solutions, which allow users to utilize their wages for bill payments and purchases, as well as planning tools powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning for budgeting and financial management. Serving a diverse range of industries such as restaurants, healthcare, manufacturing, and retail, PayActiv aims to revolutionize the way individuals access and manage their earnings. Founded in 2011 and based in San Jose, California, the company was previously known as PayKloud, Inc. before rebranding in 2014.
YourMechanic
Series B in 2018
YourMechanic, Inc. is an online platform that connects vehicle owners with local mechanics for convenient car repair and maintenance services at home or the office. Founded in 2011 and based in Mountain View, California, the company enables users to request quotes, book services, and access automotive advice. Its mechanics offer a wide range of services, including oil changes, brake pad replacements, battery and alternator replacements, and various diagnostic and repair tasks. YourMechanic aims to make car repair more affordable and transparent, allowing customers to manage their service history and maintenance schedules while providing flexibility for mechanics in choosing their work.
hugmo
Corporate Round in 2018
Hugmo provides childcare, ICT business development, construction, and consulting services. The company offers attendance management, child management, staff management, attendance QR stamping, and billing management services.
HoloLab
Venture Round in 2018
HoloLab Inc. is a Japanese company founded in 2017, specializing in the research and development of virtual and augmented reality software. Based in Shinagawa-ku, HoloLab focuses on creating mixed-reality systems that enhance computing styles and user experiences by seamlessly integrating the real world with virtual elements. The company develops customized AR and MR applications for various devices, including Microsoft HoloLens and iPads, allowing clients to transform design data from three-dimensional products into interactive experiences. Through its innovative approach, HoloLab aims to propose new methodologies that redefine how users interact with digital content.
Reonomy
Series C in 2018
Reonomy leverages big data, partnerships, and machine learning to connect the fragmented world of commercial real estate. Reonomy products empower individuals, teams, and companies to unlock insights and discover new opportunities by providing unparalleled access to property intelligence.
Mobile Posse
Venture Round in 2018
Mobile Posse, Inc. specializes in mobile content discovery solutions designed to enhance the user experience for wireless carriers and device manufacturers. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, with an additional office in New York, the company offers the Firstly Mobile™ platform, which delivers engaging curated content directly to users' smartphones without the need for traditional search methods. This frictionless approach not only improves consumer engagement but also helps carriers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) increase advertising revenues. Mobile Posse's offerings include a customer relationship management solution for direct outreach and a web portal that transforms default home pages into profit-generating assets. As of early 2020, the company operates as a subsidiary of Digital Turbine Media, Inc., further solidifying its position in the mobile advertising economy.
Neighborhood Fuel
Series A in 2018
Neighborhood Fuel, Inc. provides on-demand refueling services through its mobile application, allowing users to request gasoline delivery directly to their vehicles. Founded in 2017 and based in Miami, Florida, the company caters to both commercial fleets and private car owners. Users can browse and select customized gas delivery plans tailored to their needs, facilitating efficient scheduling and communication with delivery drivers. This service aims to save time for individuals and businesses by eliminating the need to visit gas stations. The app is available for download on both Google Play and iTunes.
ACV
Series C in 2018
ACV provides a pricing application (app) for franchise dealers. It offers ACV, a mobile auction platform that enables wholesale dealers to sell trade-ins by creating app-based auctions.
PayPay
Venture Round in 2017
PayPay is an online payment application that offers users a convenient method for making transactions. The platform imposes a payment limit of 15,000 yen per transaction and a total limit of 30,000 yen within a month. This structure allows individuals to manage their payments effectively while utilizing the service for various transactions. In addition to its payment services, PayPay also encompasses features that support users in managing their savings and investments, although its primary focus is on facilitating seamless online payments.
Altaeros Energies
Venture Round in 2017
Altaeros Energies, Inc. specializes in the development and supply of airborne wind turbines designed to harness high-altitude winds for renewable energy generation. Established in 2010 and located in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company’s innovative products target various sectors, including rural and island communities, agriculture, emergency response, and military operations. By combining aerospace technology with wind energy solutions, Altaeros aims to provide abundant and low-cost renewable energy. The company has garnered support from multiple funding sources, such as the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the National Science Foundation, and has been recognized with awards like the 2011 ConocoPhillips Energy Prize.
Social Native
Seed Round in 2017
Social Native is an online platform designed to facilitate the creation of customized branded content by connecting brands with relevant creators based on shared interests and brand affinity. By operating as an advertising marketplace, it enables brands to source and optimize visual content, thereby enhancing brand awareness and performance. The platform offers a range of services, including on-demand images and videos, personalized content, age-targeting, testimonials, product placements, and brand affinity insights. Additionally, Social Native employs a data-driven engine that provides brands with insights to scale content creation, measure the impact of their efforts, and optimize their content strategy effectively.
ACV
Series B in 2017
ACV provides a pricing application (app) for franchise dealers. It offers ACV, a mobile auction platform that enables wholesale dealers to sell trade-ins by creating app-based auctions.
PayPay
Venture Round in 2017
PayPay is an online payment application that offers users a convenient method for making transactions. The platform imposes a payment limit of 15,000 yen per transaction and a total limit of 30,000 yen within a month. This structure allows individuals to manage their payments effectively while utilizing the service for various transactions. In addition to its payment services, PayPay also encompasses features that support users in managing their savings and investments, although its primary focus is on facilitating seamless online payments.
ACV
Series A in 2016
ACV provides a pricing application (app) for franchise dealers. It offers ACV, a mobile auction platform that enables wholesale dealers to sell trade-ins by creating app-based auctions.
Interactions
Venture Round in 2016
Interactions develops and markets award-winning natural language understanding technology used by Fortune 500 companies worldwide. Built on its patented Adaptive-Understanding™ technology that seamlessly integrates both human and machine intelligence, Interactions provides highly conversational virtual assistant solutions. Companies such as Hyatt, Best Western, Humana, TXU Energy, Asurion and AllConnect deploy Interactions’ solutions, The company’s sales, service and support solutions are delivered across any device with type, touch or talk capabilities, and have handled more than one billion transactions to date. Rooted in natural speech recognition and built to adapt to human conversation, Interactions’ solutions have delivered cost-savings and increased efficiencies in sales and support for some of the largest companies in the world. Interactions Corporation, founded in 2004, is headquartered in Franklin, Massachusetts and has additional offices located in Bedminster, New Jersey, New York, New York, Indianapolis, Indiana and Austin, Texas.
Rize
Seed Round in 2016
Rize Inc. is a Woburn, Massachusetts-based company specializing in the manufacturing and marketing of full-color, multi-material 3D printers. Founded in 2012, Rize has developed hybrid 3D printing technology that combines material extrusion and material jetting. This innovation allows for the production of parts that closely resemble injection-molded components while offering an office-friendly, one-touch experience. Rize's solutions cater to a range of applications, including additive manufacturing for prototyping, service parts, and tooling. The company's focus on sustainability and inclusivity aims to facilitate scalable additive innovation, enabling businesses of all sizes to leverage advanced 3D printing technologies efficiently and cost-effectively.
EdCast
Series B in 2016
EdCast Inc. is a technology company that operates an artificial intelligence-powered knowledge cloud platform designed to enhance personalized learning and knowledge management within enterprises. The company's main offerings include the EdCast Learning Experience Platform (LXP) and the MyGuide Digital Adoption Platform, which together facilitate employee development by providing tailored learning experiences and automating repetitive tasks. EdCast serves a diverse range of industries, including banking, healthcare, hospitality, and technology, helping organizations improve workforce engagement and productivity through effective onboarding, upskilling, and knowledge sharing. The platform aggregates content from various sources, ensuring users receive relevant and contextual information, thus supporting a culture of continuous learning and career mobility. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, EdCast has garnered recognition as a Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum and supports a wide array of clients, from large multinational corporations to small businesses.
x.ai
Series B in 2016
x.ai, inc. is a company that develops an artificial intelligence personal assistant designed to streamline the scheduling of meetings for business customers. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, the company focuses on automating the more tedious aspects of scheduling, such as identifying suitable meeting times for large groups, sending follow-ups and reminders, and handling cancellations and rescheduling requests. By utilizing AI technology, x.ai aims to enhance productivity and reduce the time spent on organizing meetings.
PayPay
Venture Round in 2016
PayPay is an online payment application that offers users a convenient method for making transactions. The platform imposes a payment limit of 15,000 yen per transaction and a total limit of 30,000 yen within a month. This structure allows individuals to manage their payments effectively while utilizing the service for various transactions. In addition to its payment services, PayPay also encompasses features that support users in managing their savings and investments, although its primary focus is on facilitating seamless online payments.
YourMechanic
Series B in 2016
YourMechanic, Inc. is an online platform that connects vehicle owners with local mechanics for convenient car repair and maintenance services at home or the office. Founded in 2011 and based in Mountain View, California, the company enables users to request quotes, book services, and access automotive advice. Its mechanics offer a wide range of services, including oil changes, brake pad replacements, battery and alternator replacements, and various diagnostic and repair tasks. YourMechanic aims to make car repair more affordable and transparent, allowing customers to manage their service history and maintenance schedules while providing flexibility for mechanics in choosing their work.
PayActiv
Series A in 2016
PayActiv, Inc. is a financial wellness platform that provides earned wage access and various financial management tools for employers and employees. The company enables users to access a portion of their earned but unpaid wages between pay periods, helping to alleviate financial stress and enhance employee productivity. Its offerings include a mobile app and API solutions, which allow users to utilize their wages for bill payments and purchases, as well as planning tools powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning for budgeting and financial management. Serving a diverse range of industries such as restaurants, healthcare, manufacturing, and retail, PayActiv aims to revolutionize the way individuals access and manage their earnings. Founded in 2011 and based in San Jose, California, the company was previously known as PayKloud, Inc. before rebranding in 2014.
YourMechanic
Series A in 2015
YourMechanic, Inc. is an online platform that connects vehicle owners with local mechanics for convenient car repair and maintenance services at home or the office. Founded in 2011 and based in Mountain View, California, the company enables users to request quotes, book services, and access automotive advice. Its mechanics offer a wide range of services, including oil changes, brake pad replacements, battery and alternator replacements, and various diagnostic and repair tasks. YourMechanic aims to make car repair more affordable and transparent, allowing customers to manage their service history and maintenance schedules while providing flexibility for mechanics in choosing their work.
The Dodo
Series B in 2015
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.
Curacity
Seed Round in 2015
Curacity is a data analytics company specializing in the travel sector, particularly within the hospitality industry. Founded in 2015 by Mike Keriakos and Nick Slavin and headquartered in New York, Curacity offers a content and data-driven marketplace designed to help hotels engage with travelers at crucial moments of inspiration. The company's proprietary technology enables hotels to reach potential guests while allowing publishers to earn commissions similar to those of online travel agencies for bookings generated through their content, which can be tracked over a 12-month period. By measuring and analyzing digital publishing content that leads to direct bookings, Curacity empowers hotel owners to enhance revenue and align compensation with their financial impact in the market.
SoapBox
Seed Round in 2015
SoapBox provides software solutions that help organizations adapt to the needs of a changing workforce by creating a real time feedback loop between employees and leaders. Employees can easily share their ideas on how to improve the organization, while leaders ensure that ideas are aligned to business priorities. The entire feedback loop is a transparent process - which improves engagement, performance, and culture.
Soapbox
Seed Round in 2015
Soapbox was conceived as an idea in early 2012, by taking Speakers Corner in Hyde Park, London, as an inspiration. Soon after development began later that year, Soapbox acquired its first investor. Soapbox is an early stage startup in beta.
Glamsquad
Series B in 2015
GLAMSQUAD, also known as GLAM Group, is a provider of on-demand beauty services based in New York City, operating since 2013. The company offers a range of services, including hair, makeup, and nail care, catering to clients in various locations such as New York City, Los Angeles, Miami, Washington D.C., Boston, and the San Francisco Bay Area. GLAMSQUAD connects clients with trained and vetted beauty professionals, ensuring high-quality results in the comfort of their homes, at events, or in offices. Clients can conveniently book services through the GLAMSQUAD app or website by selecting a service, date, and time. Additionally, GLAMSQUAD has expanded its offerings to include a line of hair and makeup products, designed based on customer feedback, which can be purchased online or through the app. The company aims to provide personalized beauty experiences while establishing a new retail channel that enhances the connection between beauty professionals and enthusiasts.
FlightCar
Series B in 2015
FlightCar, Inc. is a car rental service that operates an online platform connecting car owners with travelers in need of vehicles while at the airport. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, FlightCar allows individuals who are parking their cars at airports to rent them out to other approved travelers, providing a cost-effective and convenient option for transportation. The company has expanded its services to multiple locations across the United States, including major cities such as Austin, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Seattle. By facilitating this peer-to-peer rental system, FlightCar aims to enhance the travel experience for both car owners and renters, promoting a collaborative community among travelers.
Yieldify
Series A in 2015
Yieldify creates smart and simple marketing technology products that predict customer behaviour to optimize customer experience with brand revenue. Trusted by over 500 brands on more than 1,000 websites globally, Yieldify helps some of the world’s innovative companies drive incremental revenue, including Marks and Spencer, French Connection, Steiner Sports, Omni Hotels and Anthropologie. 3 years ago Yieldify only existed in the minds of its two founders. Fast forward to today and the company holds a position as one of the fastest growing tech startups in UK history with 5 offices spanning 3 continents, over 170 employees, 1000+ customers and 7 digit funding (from Google Ventures and Softbank). Plus a few awards thrown in for good measure.
NatureBox
Series C in 2015
NatureBox is building a personalized food shopping experience online that caters to the consumer’s taste and dietary preferences. It is initially focusing on the $64B snack food category. By creating its own line of products, NatureBox intends to build a multi-channel and multi-category brand in the food industry. NatureBox continues to grow its customer base 50-100% per month of an already large base. NatureBox serves customers in all 50 states. The company has partnered with WhyHunger to help provide nutritious food to the millions of Americans who go hungry. Through WhyHunger, the company works directly with community organizations, emergency food providers, and summer meal programs for low-income children. Previously, NatureBox donated over 150,000 meals to Feeding America. NatureBox has over 500,000 fans on Facebook and receives over 450,000 visits per month.
Sherpaa
Venture Round in 2015
Sherpaa was co-founded by Dr. Jay Parkinson MD, MPH, trained in pediatrics and preventive medicine at St. Vincent’s and Johns Hopkins. He’s given talks for TED and The Clinton Global Initiative. He’s been referred to as “The Doctor of the Future”. Cheryl Swirnow, Sherpaa’s co-founder, graduated from Cornell’s Hotel School with a concentration in HR. With fifteen years' experience in Human Resources, she has worked for the likes of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Quintessentially, Nike, The Barbarian Group and Rent the Runway.
Swirl Networks
Series C in 2015
Swirl is an in-store mobile marketing platform provider that is helping retailers leverage the power of mobile to attract and influence consumers while they shop in retail stores. The company's indoor location-based marketing platform allows retailers to deliver highly targeted messages, content and offers to consumer smartphones while they shop in specific areas of the store. The platform combines patent-pending indoor location beacons with cloud-based marketing campaign management services and a software development kit that allows retailers to add an in-store mobile experience to any existing mobile app.
RebelMouse
Series A in 2015
RebelMouse is the first digital publishing platform that is fully wired for social. Its solution enables brands, media companies and individuals to create vibrant content experiences that build communities and continually reach and grow audiences across the social web. Unlike conventional approaches that focus on managing content workflows within specific channels, RebelMouse liberates content across sites, social, apps and ads, and amplifies engagement with intelligent recommendations, social calls to action, real-time trending alerts and more. Founded in 2012 by former Huffington Post CTO Andrea Breanna, RebelMouse's modern approach to traffic helped create huge online hits like Axios and The Dodo, while also relaunching existing publishers like PAPER Magazine and helping them "Break the Internet." RebelMouse also helps brands who want to act more like a media company, including helping United Airlines Hub become the most popular airline blog. For more information, visit rebelmouse.com and follow RebelMouse on Twitter at @rebelmouse.
FlashNotes
Series B in 2015
Flashnotes provides college students with immediate access to online tutors and student created, course-specific study materials they need to achieve academic success. The marketplace allows college students to buy and sell course-specific notes, study guides, flashcards, and other items to help students study and/or earn money throughout their college years. The Flashnotes Do Better Guarantee ensures a student’s grade will improve or they will receive a full refund. At the same time, Luvo empowers sellers to set their own prices to earning the compensation their expertise and experience should command.
WorkMarket
Series C in 2015
WorkMarket, Inc. is a company that specializes in providing a freelance management platform designed for small to medium-sized businesses and enterprises. Its cloud-based software enables organizations to efficiently manage their freelance workforce by streamlining processes such as recruitment, vetting, workflow management, and payment automation. The platform also includes tools for compliance risk mitigation and performance tracking, allowing companies to oversee various aspects of their contractor management from a single dashboard. WorkMarket serves a diverse range of sectors, including technology services, retail, marketing, and vendor networks. Established in 2007 and based in New York, with an additional office in Toronto, the company was renamed WorkMarket in 2010 and has since positioned itself as a subsidiary of Automatic Data Processing, Inc.
Taykey
Series D in 2015
Taykey is a provider of a trends-based advertising platform that enables Fortune 500 brands to leverage real-time data to enhance their marketing strategies. By mining information from numerous online sources, Taykey identifies trending topics relevant to specific audiences and automates the media buying process. This approach allows brands such as American Express, BestBuy, General Electric, Paramount, and Volkswagen to transform insights into actionable advertising, aligning their campaigns with current consumer interests and sentiments. The platform not only streamlines the media purchasing process but also supports broader applications, including social media content and market analytics, ensuring that businesses remain relevant in a rapidly changing landscape.
Dering Hall
Series A in 2015
Dering Hall is an online marketplace that connects interior designers, architects, artisans, and design galleries with consumers in the United States seeking high-end home furnishings and accessories. Founded in 2011 and based in New York City, the platform allows these creators to showcase their work and sell a curated selection of products, including furniture, lighting, accessories, rugs, and textiles. Dering Hall features a variety of styles and interior settings, supporting a diverse range of design aesthetics. The marketplace not only provides a space for top talent to present their offerings but also enables customers to access unique pieces previously available only to select clients. Users can browse through storefronts, search product listings, and stay updated on their favorite designers. Dering Hall aims to enhance the shopping experience for discerning consumers while fostering a community of leading design professionals.
Reonomy
Series B in 2015
Reonomy leverages big data, partnerships, and machine learning to connect the fragmented world of commercial real estate. Reonomy products empower individuals, teams, and companies to unlock insights and discover new opportunities by providing unparalleled access to property intelligence.
x.ai
Series A in 2015
x.ai, inc. is a company that develops an artificial intelligence personal assistant designed to streamline the scheduling of meetings for business customers. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, the company focuses on automating the more tedious aspects of scheduling, such as identifying suitable meeting times for large groups, sending follow-ups and reminders, and handling cancellations and rescheduling requests. By utilizing AI technology, x.ai aims to enhance productivity and reduce the time spent on organizing meetings.
NowThis
Series C in 2014
NowThis Media, Inc. is a digital video news outlet established in 2012 and based in New York City. The company specializes in producing short video news clips tailored for mobile devices and social media platforms, primarily targeting audiences aged 18 to 34. With a focus on engaging content, NowThis delivers daily updates through various channels, including Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, YouTube, and its own applications for iOS and Android. The platform emphasizes key trends in digital consumption, such as social interaction, video format, and mobile accessibility. Co-founded by notable figures from the Huffington Post and Bedrocket Media, NowThis aims to provide original news content that resonates with young adults who increasingly rely on mobile technology and social media for news and commentary. The company is known for its partnerships with prominent digital outlets, further extending its reach and influence in the digital news landscape.
Altaeros Energies
Venture Round in 2014
Altaeros Energies, Inc. specializes in the development and supply of airborne wind turbines designed to harness high-altitude winds for renewable energy generation. Established in 2010 and located in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company’s innovative products target various sectors, including rural and island communities, agriculture, emergency response, and military operations. By combining aerospace technology with wind energy solutions, Altaeros aims to provide abundant and low-cost renewable energy. The company has garnered support from multiple funding sources, such as the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the National Science Foundation, and has been recognized with awards like the 2011 ConocoPhillips Energy Prize.
Grab
Series D in 2014
Grab Holdings Inc. is a prominent online-to-offline service provider based in Singapore, focusing on mobile technology solutions for transportation across Southeast Asia. Founded in 2012 by Anthony Tan and Tan Hooi Lng, Grab integrates various transportation services through its platform, which includes offerings such as GrabTaxi, GrabCar, GrabHitch, GrabShare, GrabCoach, GrabShuttle, GrabShuttle Plus, GrabFamily, JustGrab, GrabNow, and GrabRental. The company operates in multiple countries, including Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Myanmar. In addition to its headquarters in Singapore, Grab has offices in Seattle, Beijing, Bangalore, Jakarta, and Vietnam, further extending its reach and capabilities within the region.
InMobi
Venture Round in 2014
InMobi provides mobile advertising services in Asia and Africa. It develops an advertisement serving algorithm that helps in optimizing the ranking of the advertisements served on mobile phones. InMobi also provides campaign management services, such as strategy, designing, executing, managing, and optimizing campaigns, and advertisement creation, format, and targeting services for advertisers. Moreover, it offers monetization strategies to monetize site traffic by using a combination of performance and branding advertisements, and an advertisement serving algorithm to rank the advertisements available based on user targeting and past performance for publishers. Further, InMobi provides advertisers and publishers with access to near real-time reports to monitor the performance of advertisement campaigns and the status of site monetization. Furthermore, it offers InMobi Ad Tracker, a mobile campaign conversion tracking solution; and Lifetime Value Platform, a platform that identifies in-application user groups and provides behavior insight to publishers or application developers. InMobi has a strategic partnership with TalkingData. Naveen Tewari, Mohit Saxena, Amit Gupta, and Abhay Singhal founded mKhoj Solutions Private Limited in 2006 that became InMobi Technologies in August 2009, with its headquarters in Bengaluru in India and additional offices in New Delhi and Mumbai in India.
Housing.com
Venture Round in 2014
Housing.com is an Indian online real estate listing portal that simplifies finding, renting, and selling homes in India. It is capable of providing 3D models for every single new project and in delivering 360 degree views for every piece of land listed with Housing.com. Housing.com was launched in 2012 and is headquartered in Mumbai.
BigCommerce
Series D in 2014
BigCommerce is a cloud-based e-commerce platform that provides Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions for businesses of all sizes, from startups to large enterprises. The platform combines ease of use with robust enterprise functionality and flexibility, allowing users to create online stores and connect with various sales channels, including online marketplaces and social networks. With a focus on reducing the cost, time, and complexity associated with traditional on-premise software, BigCommerce supports over 60,000 brands, including notable names such as Ben and Jerry’s and Sony. The company operates primarily in the Americas, generating most of its revenue from the U.S., and aims to help merchants enhance their online sales and grow their businesses effectively.
Lover.ly
Series A in 2014
Lover.y is the wedding inspiration and content site helping savvy couples plan their weddings online. From thousands of helpful wedding planning articles to their weekly free wedding planning newsletter, couples turn to Loverly as their trusted source for planning their dream wedding.
Ola
Series D in 2014
Ola operates a mobile technology platform that integrates city transportation for customers and driver partners in India. Its mobile application allows its customers to book a range of cabs, auto-rickshaws, bikes, and shuttle buses. Ola's mobile application allows customers to book city taxi, outstation travel, car rental, and corporate travel services. Its mobile application is available on Windows, Android, and iOS platforms. Ankit Bhati and Bhavish Aggarwal founded Ola on December 1, 2010. It has its headquarters with additional offices in Bengaluru in India.
Glamsquad
Series A in 2014
GLAMSQUAD, also known as GLAM Group, is a provider of on-demand beauty services based in New York City, operating since 2013. The company offers a range of services, including hair, makeup, and nail care, catering to clients in various locations such as New York City, Los Angeles, Miami, Washington D.C., Boston, and the San Francisco Bay Area. GLAMSQUAD connects clients with trained and vetted beauty professionals, ensuring high-quality results in the comfort of their homes, at events, or in offices. Clients can conveniently book services through the GLAMSQUAD app or website by selecting a service, date, and time. Additionally, GLAMSQUAD has expanded its offerings to include a line of hair and makeup products, designed based on customer feedback, which can be purchased online or through the app. The company aims to provide personalized beauty experiences while establishing a new retail channel that enhances the connection between beauty professionals and enthusiasts.
Legendary Entertainment
Private Equity Round in 2014
Legendary Entertainment is a media company that specializes in creating and distributing content for television and digital platforms globally. The company engages in the development, co-production, co-financing, and distribution of motion pictures, often collaborating with other production studios. Legendary Entertainment focuses on producing content that appeals to mainstream audiences, particularly targeting the influential fandom demographic. Its portfolio includes box-office films, television shows, and comic storylines, showcasing a commitment to delivering diverse entertainment options to viewers around the world.
EdCast
Series A in 2014
EdCast Inc. is a technology company that operates an artificial intelligence-powered knowledge cloud platform designed to enhance personalized learning and knowledge management within enterprises. The company's main offerings include the EdCast Learning Experience Platform (LXP) and the MyGuide Digital Adoption Platform, which together facilitate employee development by providing tailored learning experiences and automating repetitive tasks. EdCast serves a diverse range of industries, including banking, healthcare, hospitality, and technology, helping organizations improve workforce engagement and productivity through effective onboarding, upskilling, and knowledge sharing. The platform aggregates content from various sources, ensuring users receive relevant and contextual information, thus supporting a culture of continuous learning and career mobility. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, EdCast has garnered recognition as a Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum and supports a wide array of clients, from large multinational corporations to small businesses.
FlightCar
Series A in 2014
FlightCar, Inc. is a car rental service that operates an online platform connecting car owners with travelers in need of vehicles while at the airport. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, FlightCar allows individuals who are parking their cars at airports to rent them out to other approved travelers, providing a cost-effective and convenient option for transportation. The company has expanded its services to multiple locations across the United States, including major cities such as Austin, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Seattle. By facilitating this peer-to-peer rental system, FlightCar aims to enhance the travel experience for both car owners and renters, promoting a collaborative community among travelers.
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.
GroundTruth
Series D in 2014
GroundTruth is a global location technology company focused on leveraging real-world data to enhance marketing and advertising strategies. By utilizing its proprietary Blueprints technology, GroundTruth enables brands to understand audience behavior and improve outcomes through insights derived from their extensive first-party database, which includes 95 million active monthly users and 17 million daily users across 100 million places and points of interest. The company offers valuable in-store visitation insights that help marketers boost brand awareness, drive both website and in-store visits, and ultimately increase sales. GroundTruth operates in 21 countries, positioning itself as a leader in location-based marketing solutions.
MobileDay
Series A in 2014
MobileDay Inc. is a technology company based in Boulder, Colorado, that specializes in developing a one-touch conference call dialing application for iPhone and Android devices. Founded in 2010 and originally named Skedul.me Inc., the company rebranded in December 2011 to focus on providing business professionals with seamless access to conference calls and online meetings. The MobileDay app syncs with users' native calendars, offering a convenient 'My Day' schedule view that includes all upcoming calls and meetings, each accessible with a simple tap. In April 2015, MobileDay expanded its offerings by launching 'MobileDay Business,' a solution designed for organizations to enable entire teams to utilize the one-touch dialing functionality, enhancing team collaboration and communication.
Wildcard
Series A in 2014
Wildcard is a seamless replacement for the Internet on your phone. Wildcard's vast library of cards delivers the mobile web faster than any browser, and in a fraction of the time it takes to download native apps.
RedMart
Series B in 2014
RedMart is an online supermarket in Singapore that delivers groceries and home essentials to your door. RedMart is not a traditional retailer. They are a platform that enables manufacturers to bypass retailers and engage shoppers directly. Their platform provides manufacturers with pioneering marketing capabilities and data analytics.
Chloe + Isabel
Series C in 2014
Chloe + Isabel is an innovative social commerce jewelry company that empowers and connects women through their own social selling experience. Launched in 2011, Chloe + Isabel is disrupting the traditional direct sales model to provide an entrepreneurial opportunity. Chloe + Isabel has developed a platform that powers a seller's personal e-commerce experience. Users who sign up as Merchandisers receive a customized digital workplace to create their boutique shopping experience, and earn commission from every sale. Merchandisers may participate in streaming video training, are able to curate personal collections of Chloe + Isabel jewelry on their online boutiques, and receive real-time trends, insights and recommendations to help support their businesses. Chloe + Isabel founder and CEO Chantel Waterbury has over 14 years of expert experience developing jewelry for major retailers in the United States, including Target Corp, Macy's, Gap Inc, LVMH and Kenneth Cole. Waterbury, who supported herself through college by direct-selling, says she made the jump from working for multi-billion dollar retailers to launching a startup so she could empower the next generation of women.
CrowdTwist
Series B in 2014
CrowdTwist, Inc. offers omni-channel loyalty marketing and data solutions designed to enhance brand-consumer connections. Founded in 2009 and based in New York, the company provides several key products, including CrowdTwist Complete, a customizable loyalty platform that enables marketers to launch and manage loyalty programs effectively. Additionally, CrowdTwist Enhance allows brands to expand their existing spend-based loyalty programs by incorporating digital, social, and mobile engagement. The company's program management tools, such as CrowdTwist Control Center, empower marketers to oversee various aspects of their loyalty initiatives, while CrowdTwist Connect offers data and analytics capabilities to help identify and activate customer segments. By partnering with major brands like Pepsi, Nestlé Purina, L'Oreal, and Zumiez, CrowdTwist aims to drive customer engagement and foster deeper insights, ultimately leading to more personalized experiences. As of October 2020, CrowdTwist operates as a subsidiary of Oracle Corporation.
IgnitionOne
Series B in 2014
IgnitionOne, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in cloud-based digital marketing software solutions for online marketers globally. Founded in 2004, it offers a comprehensive customer intelligence platform designed to help enterprise marketers identify and engage valuable customers across various channels. The platform provides tools for data management, marketing analytics, and omnichannel targeting, allowing users to consolidate customer information and optimize marketing efforts effectively. Key offerings include a Marketing Hub for data management, a Digital Marketing Dashboard for insights, and solutions for creative asset management and search management. IgnitionOne also focuses on website personalization and email optimization to enhance marketing strategies. Formerly known as SearchIgnite, Inc., the company rebranded in 2011 and has since established itself as a significant player in the marketing technology sector.
Kony
Series E in 2014
Kony is a mobile application development platform provider enabling companies to deliver innovative mobile solutions. Kony helps organizations of all sizes drive business ingenuity transforming ideas into innovative and secure omnichannel applications. It was founded in 2007 and headquartered in Austin, Texas.
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