Woovly Shop Socially
Venture Round in 2023
Woovly India Pvt. Ltd operates a social media platform designed for users to share, connect, and explore diverse bucket list ideas and experiences, including photography, sports, adventure activities, travel, food, hobbies, and fitness. Founded in 2017 and based in Bengaluru, India, the platform caters primarily to Tier 2 and Tier 3 millennials, facilitating social commerce through engaging short video content created by micro and nano influencers. Woovly incentivizes these influencers with cash rewards for content that generates user engagement and drives sales, creating a dynamic environment for discovery and shopping of lifestyle products.
Metamorph'd
Seed Round in 2023
Metamorph'd helps set up, optimize, and manage your digital content and community assets.
Its headquarters is located in Karachi, Sindh.
Tato is a social networking site that safeguards users' privacy. It offers an inclusive environment in order to facilitate and encourage user interaction.
DXwand is an AI-driven cognitive CRM and contact-center platform that automates customer engagements across social channels, messaging apps, and websites. Using artificial intelligence and machine learning, it responds to customer conversations, converts chats into insights and dashboards, and supports data-driven growth decisions. The platform enables users to build, host, and manage sales and chat bots that can handle product sales, order tracking, and proactive messaging 24/7 across channels such as Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, Email, SMS, and websites. By turning conversations into leads and sales orders, it helps enterprises scale customer interactions while surfacing actionable business insights. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Cheyenne, Wyoming, DXwand targets enterprise customers seeking to automate and optimize online relationships and revenue through AI-powered conversational commerce.
Kakcho is a technology company that develops social networking platforms aimed at fostering connections and creating opportunities among young individuals worldwide. It offers services such as Fiva, Charcha, and Sawal Jawab to facilitate communication across diverse languages and media formats.
Bolo Live
Seed Round in 2022
Bolo Live is a live streaming platform based in Gurgaon, India, that enables users to broadcast their daily activities and services to their followers. Founded in 2019 as Bolo Indya and rebranded in 2021, the platform allows content creators to engage audiences by creating entertaining videos across diverse topics, including relationships, career, and technology. Bolo Live empowers these creators to monetize their content through virtual gifting, facilitating financial transactions that can be redeemed as cash. The platform fosters interaction among users and content creators, promoting a community where individuals can share interests and connect in their preferred languages.
DXwand is an AI-driven cognitive CRM and contact-center platform that automates customer engagements across social channels, messaging apps, and websites. Using artificial intelligence and machine learning, it responds to customer conversations, converts chats into insights and dashboards, and supports data-driven growth decisions. The platform enables users to build, host, and manage sales and chat bots that can handle product sales, order tracking, and proactive messaging 24/7 across channels such as Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, Email, SMS, and websites. By turning conversations into leads and sales orders, it helps enterprises scale customer interactions while surfacing actionable business insights. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Cheyenne, Wyoming, DXwand targets enterprise customers seeking to automate and optimize online relationships and revenue through AI-powered conversational commerce.
Coutloot is a mobile-first C2C (Consumer-to-Consumer) platform enabling first-time online sellers in India. It connects offline shops, vendors, and individuals directly with buyers nationwide, facilitating real-time bargaining and instant listing of products.
Bolo Live
Seed Round in 2021
Bolo Live is a live streaming platform based in Gurgaon, India, that enables users to broadcast their daily activities and services to their followers. Founded in 2019 as Bolo Indya and rebranded in 2021, the platform allows content creators to engage audiences by creating entertaining videos across diverse topics, including relationships, career, and technology. Bolo Live empowers these creators to monetize their content through virtual gifting, facilitating financial transactions that can be redeemed as cash. The platform fosters interaction among users and content creators, promoting a community where individuals can share interests and connect in their preferred languages.
Zebra Media
Convertible Note in 2021
Zebra Media is a video production company that specializes in multi-platform commercial and branded content creation. The firm collaborates with advertising agencies, broadcasters, and advertisers to produce a diverse range of engaging materials, including documentaries, web series, short films, and interactive projections. With a team of skilled directors and a flexible production structure, Zebra Media is able to adapt to varying project requirements while optimizing the clients' investment in visual content. Through its comprehensive services, Zebra Media aims to enhance audience engagement and entertainment in the digital landscape.
DXwand is an AI-driven cognitive CRM and contact-center platform that automates customer engagements across social channels, messaging apps, and websites. Using artificial intelligence and machine learning, it responds to customer conversations, converts chats into insights and dashboards, and supports data-driven growth decisions. The platform enables users to build, host, and manage sales and chat bots that can handle product sales, order tracking, and proactive messaging 24/7 across channels such as Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, Email, SMS, and websites. By turning conversations into leads and sales orders, it helps enterprises scale customer interactions while surfacing actionable business insights. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Cheyenne, Wyoming, DXwand targets enterprise customers seeking to automate and optimize online relationships and revenue through AI-powered conversational commerce.
SuperWorld
Convertible Note in 2021
SuperWorld is a blockchain-powered augmented reality platform that combines a virtual real estate marketplace, an ad marketplace, and a social AR experience. It lets users place photos, videos, texts, and 3D objects in the real world, buy and sell virtual properties, monetize activity on land, and trade digital assets within an immersive ecosystem. Brands can tag anything anywhere in AR to engage audiences, creating a social and commercial environment built on blockchain technology.
SuperWorld
Seed Round in 2021
SuperWorld is a blockchain-powered augmented reality platform that combines a virtual real estate marketplace, an ad marketplace, and a social AR experience. It lets users place photos, videos, texts, and 3D objects in the real world, buy and sell virtual properties, monetize activity on land, and trade digital assets within an immersive ecosystem. Brands can tag anything anywhere in AR to engage audiences, creating a social and commercial environment built on blockchain technology.
Assemble
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Founded in 2020, Assemble's mission is to showcase unique stories and career paths – exposing audiences to an increasingly diverse set of options. Our mission is to make knowledge accessible to anyone looking to learn and connect directly with a community of diverse experts across industries.
BE TAGGED
Convertible Note in 2020
Be Tagged is an Influencer marketing company and platform which gives advertisers data and deep analytics on influencers in Indonesia. It enables brands and agencies analyze, engage, launch and measure influencer campaigns in Indonesia with the platform leveraging technology to automate much of the process.
BE TAGGED
Seed Round in 2020
Be Tagged is an Influencer marketing company and platform which gives advertisers data and deep analytics on influencers in Indonesia. It enables brands and agencies analyze, engage, launch and measure influencer campaigns in Indonesia with the platform leveraging technology to automate much of the process.
Coutloot
Seed Round in 2020
Coutloot is a mobile-first C2C (Consumer-to-Consumer) platform enabling first-time online sellers in India. It connects offline shops, vendors, and individuals directly with buyers nationwide, facilitating real-time bargaining and instant listing of products.
CITYDATA.ai
Seed Round in 2020
CITYDATA.ai is a geospatial AI company that simulates the presence and movement of people across cities worldwide by building mobility digital replicas to quantify how many people are present and how they move. By aggregating location intelligence from public and private sources, it enables cities and businesses to gain actionable insights for planning and operations. The platform supports resident engagement through mobile apps and chatbots and offers a suite of data and tooling products, including CITYSIM, CITYFLOW, CITYPARKS, CITYCOUNT, CITYOPS, CITYSURVEY, CITYCHAT, and CITYSDK, to support city planning, mobility analysis, park management, survey collection, and field workforce productivity.
Global Belly
Convertible Note in 2020
Global Belly is an innovative online subscription service that offers meal kits featuring a variety of ingredients tailored to specific cuisines, such as Thai and Indian. Each kit includes fresh vegetables, spices, and proteins, accompanied by recipe cards and detailed cooking instructions. Founded in 2014 and based in Newburgh, New York, the company originally operated under the name Saffron Fix Inc. before rebranding in May 2018. In addition to its meal kits, Global Belly serves as a platform for food influencers, allowing them to create shoppable experiences by integrating their culinary content with products. This unique approach enables creators to monetize their brands while providing consumers with convenient access to curated food items inspired by their favorite influencers.
Unboxed.network
Seed Round in 2020
Unboxed UAB is a Lithuanian company founded in 2016 that specializes in blockchain-based software for managing advertising campaigns. The platform serves as a marketplace that connects marketers with content creators, enabling brands and agencies to collaborate with online influencers for the promotion of their campaigns. Through this system, Unboxed facilitates the creation of consumer-personalized social media content on-demand, matching products with target audiences to generate user-generated content globally. Content creators utilize the Unboxed app to receive assignments, submit their work, and earn rewards, thus fostering a dynamic ecosystem for both marketers and creators in the digital advertising space.
The Futures
Seed Round in 2020
The Futures is a provider of graphic design services that specializes in transforming ideas into visual stories. The company offers a range of services, including the creation of brochures, advertisements for digital platforms as well as newspapers and magazines, social media graphics, and video content. By delivering high-quality designs in less than 24 hours, The Futures caters to a diverse clientele, including business owners, agencies, entrepreneurs, and marketers, enabling them to effectively create marketing, advertising, and sales materials in both digital and printed formats.
eFanswer
Seed Round in 2019
eFanswer LTD is a UK-based company founded in 2014 that operates an online platform designed to enhance interaction between celebrities and their fans. The platform allows users to ask questions to their favorite celebrities and compile their inquiries into a unique e-book, incorporating text, audio, and video content. By facilitating this crowd writing experience, eFanswer enables celebrities to share their life stories and insights with their audience, fostering a deeper connection through various social media channels. The platform serves as a community where fans can engage with their idols and create personalized records of their interactions.
FlashFomo Pty
Seed Round in 2019
FlashFomo Pty Ltd is an online marketplace based in Collingwood, Australia, that connects Asian social influencers with their fans by offering personalized products through flash sales. Founded in 2019, the company enables influencers to leverage their creativity by collaborating with FlashFomo to transform their followers into consumers. The platform features a diverse range of custom-designed items, including home wares, fashion accessories, jewelry, mobile cases, sunglasses, caps, bags, gift cards, and stickers, all created by the influencers. FlashFomo operates on a profit-sharing model that incentivizes influencers, emphasizing immediate sales rather than mere social media engagement. This business model allows influencers to maximize their economic potential while providing unique products to their audience.
Woovly Shop Socially
Seed Round in 2019
Woovly India Pvt. Ltd operates a social media platform designed for users to share, connect, and explore diverse bucket list ideas and experiences, including photography, sports, adventure activities, travel, food, hobbies, and fitness. Founded in 2017 and based in Bengaluru, India, the platform caters primarily to Tier 2 and Tier 3 millennials, facilitating social commerce through engaging short video content created by micro and nano influencers. Woovly incentivizes these influencers with cash rewards for content that generates user engagement and drives sales, creating a dynamic environment for discovery and shopping of lifestyle products.
Match operates a platform that focuses on job matching and e-commerce, primarily in the beauty sector. It aims to streamline the process of connecting job seekers with relevant opportunities while also facilitating the sale of beauty products based on customer reviews. By integrating detailed business network information, Match enhances the user experience for both job seekers and consumers, allowing them to find suitable candidates for job openings and purchase beauty products effectively. The platform seeks to eliminate barriers in marketing and improve the overall influencer marketing experience.
WhatsCut Pro
Pre Seed Round in 2019
WhatsCut Pro is the most advanced platform to create and share interesting videos / audios status / stories for multiple social media platforms and chat messengers: Whatsapp, Instagram, Facebook, IMO , Whatscutpro Wall.
You can record the special moments of your life and share the same with the world. Record an Audio Status with pictures, frames, Text and songs. Let people experience your voice and hear your story in your own voice : it could be song, rythm, bhajan, jingles etc.
Millions of stories and status about events, celebrations, travel etc.are created everyday on WhatsCut Pro platform. WhatsCut Pro wall will make it easy for you to discover the interesting content. It will also motivate you to make your own WhatsApp status and story.
New version is packed with powerful features :
* Advanced Video Story Making Features:

Choose background music while recording, trim a video to a suitable length, share directly from your gallery to create an everlasting impression.
* Be the first to create an Audio Story:

Use frames, effects, music and a background image to create audio story with WCP - First application across the globe for audio stories. Your friends can listen to your story and enjoy . Audio story could be your fav. song, rythm, jingle, bhajan etc.
* Interactive WhatscutPro wall: 

Create a following by sharing your stories on WCP wall. Be a star by creating interesting inspiring and interesting stories for the world to follow.
Create video or audio stories like : about travel videos , shopping , weddings , music festivals, special occasions, etc. Inspire people to follow you everyday , let them like, comment or share the same on various platforms. 

* Integrates with multiple social & chat messenger platforms
Create status or story at one place and share using Whatscutpro application at your favorite social or chat messenger platforms like : whatsapp , Instagram, Facebook, IMO etc.
* Live video recording with Music
Before start recording select the music file you want to play with respect to the mood of video , it could be : fun, entertaining , inspiring , classic, party, sports etc.
* Interactive Frames for Audio Stories
* To make an interesting audio , we have powered them with collection of frames and sametime, you can choose favorite picture as your own audio story .
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Miraquill
Seed Round in 2019
Miraquill is a social platform that enables writers, poets, and readers to write, design, and share short-form creative content. The platform allows users to post poems, quotes, stories, and other writings, transforming them into visual posts to showcase talent and ideas and to connect with people worldwide.
Yumi is a Shanghai-based company that specializes in developing e-commerce software solutions, enabling merchants to establish WeChat shops in under ten minutes. The platform facilitates social commerce by allowing users to pin products they find appealing, discover new items through their social networks, and earn commissions by assisting brands in sales. Yumi has successfully supported various brands in transcending borders and integrating social media with e-commerce, making it a valuable tool for modern retail. Notably, several prominent millennial brands utilize Yumi’s services to enhance their WeChat presence and monetize their content effectively.
Coutloot is a mobile-first C2C (Consumer-to-Consumer) platform enabling first-time online sellers in India. It connects offline shops, vendors, and individuals directly with buyers nationwide, facilitating real-time bargaining and instant listing of products.
Miraquill
Seed Round in 2018
Miraquill is a social platform that enables writers, poets, and readers to write, design, and share short-form creative content. The platform allows users to post poems, quotes, stories, and other writings, transforming them into visual posts to showcase talent and ideas and to connect with people worldwide.
Escapex
Funding Round in 2018
Escapex is an internet company that specializes in creating personally owned platforms (POPs) for celebrities and influencers, enabling them to enhance their online presence. The company provides an alternative to traditional social media platforms, allowing users with substantial followings to establish unique brands at no cost. Through these platforms, creators can generate revenue via advertisements, subscriptions, in-app purchases, and contests. Escapex empowers artists and influencers by giving them control over their content and monetization strategies, allowing them to retain a larger share of their profits while reimagining the social media landscape.
Timepop Technologies
Venture Round in 2018
Vibe, operating under the name TimePop, is an AI-driven social media platform focused on enhancing user engagement through the sharing of photos and videos. The platform allows users to post daily moments and connect with friends in a private environment, facilitating a more relaxed sharing experience. With features such as fun filters and on-campus streams, Vibe encourages users to share their social lives in a way that fosters community interaction while maintaining privacy. This innovative approach aims to enrich the overall social media experience by providing tools for meaningful connection without the pressures often associated with traditional platforms.
YuzzBuzz
Seed Round in 2018
YuzzBuzz is an advertising agency. They offer various solutions including digital strategy, SEO, social media, email marketing, analytics, web development, PPC, paid social ads, display ads, logo design, brand guidelines, business cards, business letterhead, and more.
Unboxed.network
Seed Round in 2018
Unboxed UAB is a Lithuanian company founded in 2016 that specializes in blockchain-based software for managing advertising campaigns. The platform serves as a marketplace that connects marketers with content creators, enabling brands and agencies to collaborate with online influencers for the promotion of their campaigns. Through this system, Unboxed facilitates the creation of consumer-personalized social media content on-demand, matching products with target audiences to generate user-generated content globally. Content creators utilize the Unboxed app to receive assignments, submit their work, and earn rewards, thus fostering a dynamic ecosystem for both marketers and creators in the digital advertising space.
Robin8
Venture Round in 2018
Robin8 is an AI-powered social and content marketing platform that simplifies PR outreach. It curates a database of influencers using machine learning and big data, personalizing results based on user preferences.
Mfoto is a multimedia social application that allows users to document their lives through film-like experiences. The platform enables individuals to transform ordinary photos and videos into professional-grade content, empowering them to take on the role of director in their own storytelling. Mfoto focuses on facilitating easy editing and sharing, making it simple for users to connect with friends and family through enhanced visual narratives.
Global Belly
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Global Belly is an innovative online subscription service that offers meal kits featuring a variety of ingredients tailored to specific cuisines, such as Thai and Indian. Each kit includes fresh vegetables, spices, and proteins, accompanied by recipe cards and detailed cooking instructions. Founded in 2014 and based in Newburgh, New York, the company originally operated under the name Saffron Fix Inc. before rebranding in May 2018. In addition to its meal kits, Global Belly serves as a platform for food influencers, allowing them to create shoppable experiences by integrating their culinary content with products. This unique approach enables creators to monetize their brands while providing consumers with convenient access to curated food items inspired by their favorite influencers.
BeamStart
Seed Round in 2018
BeamStart is a global business social networking platform and digital accelerator that connects professionals to clients, capital, and career opportunities. Founded in 2016 and based in Singapore, it operates as a venture platform supporting startups through networking, mentorship, and accelerator services.
Shopal is a social shopping engine help you find and collect things you like and share them with your friends.
Vrex Lab
Seed Round in 2017
Vrex Lab is a global startup developing mobile VR/AR applications to create engaging and fun experiences.
Tomoto is a technology company that offers a platform designed to enhance the connection between influencers, celebrities, and their fans. By providing innovative social media solutions, Tomoto enables users to create custom branding applications and icons that facilitate direct engagement with their audience. The platform allows for streamlined management of fan memberships and access to valuable data, empowering users to interact with fans on a personal level. Additionally, Tomoto supports real-time content updates and communication through push notifications, making it easier for companies and public figures to maintain an active and engaged fan base.
LESDO operates a social networking application designed to enhance the lives of lesbians by facilitating connections and fostering community. Developed under the Beijing Music Degree Technological and Cultural Limited, the application enables users to meet others in their vicinity, thereby promoting social engagement. The team behind LESDO comprises experienced professionals from prominent technology companies, including Google, Tencent, Alibaba, and Sina. Their mission is to leverage technology to build both online and offline communities, ultimately improving the living environment for their users.
eFanswer
Seed Round in 2017
eFanswer LTD is a UK-based company founded in 2014 that operates an online platform designed to enhance interaction between celebrities and their fans. The platform allows users to ask questions to their favorite celebrities and compile their inquiries into a unique e-book, incorporating text, audio, and video content. By facilitating this crowd writing experience, eFanswer enables celebrities to share their life stories and insights with their audience, fostering a deeper connection through various social media channels. The platform serves as a community where fans can engage with their idols and create personalized records of their interactions.
CITYDATA.ai
Seed Round in 2017
CITYDATA.ai is a geospatial AI company that simulates the presence and movement of people across cities worldwide by building mobility digital replicas to quantify how many people are present and how they move. By aggregating location intelligence from public and private sources, it enables cities and businesses to gain actionable insights for planning and operations. The platform supports resident engagement through mobile apps and chatbots and offers a suite of data and tooling products, including CITYSIM, CITYFLOW, CITYPARKS, CITYCOUNT, CITYOPS, CITYSURVEY, CITYCHAT, and CITYSDK, to support city planning, mobility analysis, park management, survey collection, and field workforce productivity.
Mfoto is a multimedia social application that allows users to document their lives through film-like experiences. The platform enables individuals to transform ordinary photos and videos into professional-grade content, empowering them to take on the role of director in their own storytelling. Mfoto focuses on facilitating easy editing and sharing, making it simple for users to connect with friends and family through enhanced visual narratives.
Veooz Labs
Convertible Note in 2016
Founded in Hyderabad, India in 2008, Veooz Labs operates a social network aggregation platform that curates stories based on social signals. It tracks and analyzes views expressed by users across various social media platforms and news sites, providing insights into millions of topics worldwide.
Out of X
Convertible Note in 2016
Out of X is a fashion crowdfunding platform that connects independent fashion designers with consumers, particularly focusing on the Chinese market. The company aims to make independent fashion accessible and affordable while supporting designers in their growth. It facilitates partnerships between these brands and Chinese retailers, enabling them to expand their customer base significantly. Out of X specializes in aligning designers with the right consumer segments, ensuring that curated collections from Western designers reach premier buyers. This approach not only helps designers gain visibility but also allows fashion-forward consumers to stay connected with the latest trends in independent fashion.
TrustLuxe
Seed Round in 2016
TrustLuxe is a luxury online retailer and fashion influencer based in Shanghai, China. The company offers affluent consumers access to a carefully curated selection of niche luxury brands, providing an inspirational shopping experience both online and offline. TrustLuxe collaborates with a diverse range of brands, designers, artists, galleries, and expert craftsmen from around the world, showcasing their creations to a discerning Chinese clientele. Through its e-commerce platform, social media presence, and physical showrooms, TrustLuxe connects Western luxury brands directly with Chinese consumers, ensuring that information is presented in Chinese and tailored to local tastes.
Migme Limited is a global digital media company that operates a fan-based social entertainment platform called migme. The platform offers chat, content, and microblogging services, allowing users to post bite-sized blogs, send messages, and exchange virtual gifts. Revenue is generated through gifts, games, avatar items, emoticons, and stickers. Founded in 2005, the company is listed and registered in Australia, with its headquarters located in Singapore.
Vrex Lab
Seed Round in 2016
Vrex Lab is a global startup developing mobile VR/AR applications to create engaging and fun experiences.
Crowdly
Venture Round in 2016
Crowdly is an advocate marketing platform based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2011. The company specializes in connecting large consumer brands with their authentic advocates, facilitating the activation of these advocates to enhance word-of-mouth promotion and brand advocacy. By leveraging its platform, Crowdly enables brands to understand advocate behavior, which in turn helps them drive stronger branding and achieve a greater return on investment. The company's focus spans various sectors, including finance, social media, advertising, and social media marketing, positioning it as a key player in the advocate marketing landscape.
Peeper
Venture Round in 2016
Peeper is a social networking platform that facilitates direct interaction between fans and celebrities through a unique Q&A format. By allowing fans to pose questions to their favorite stars, Peeper offers a more engaging alternative to traditional social media channels. When a question garners significant interest, with over 10,000 fan requests, the star responds with personalized answers, often accompanied by voice messages and photos. This approach addresses the limitations of conventional platforms, which typically foster one-way communication, and instead encourages meaningful interactions. Peeper not only enables fans to seek answers from celebrities but also fosters a community where fans can connect with each other and share their favorite moments. By bridging the gap between stars and their followers, Peeper enhances the fan experience, making it more interactive and personal.
Shopal is a social shopping engine help you find and collect things you like and share them with your friends.
17LIVE Inc. is a live streaming platform that operates primarily in Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and Hong Kong. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New Taipei City, Taiwan, the company offers its live streaming services under the 17 Media brand. Additionally, it provides online dating services through its Paktor and Goodnight brands. The platform enables users to share their life experiences and talents in real-time, fostering social connections and community engagement. 17LIVE aims to facilitate instant audio and video communication, allowing users to connect with others globally, regardless of their location. The company, which was formerly known as M17 Entertainment Limited, rebranded to 17LIVE Inc. in October 2020.
Cookmood
Convertible Note in 2015
CookMood is a Brazilian company that operates an online platform for live culinary classes, enabling users to learn and teach cooking from the comfort of their own kitchens. The platform facilitates live streaming sessions where participants can interact in real-time, ask questions, and gain insights from experienced cooks, whether they are home cooks or professional chefs. With just a mobile device or computer, anyone can join or lead a class, making culinary education accessible and engaging. CookMood aims to leverage the sharing economy by transforming ordinary kitchens into dynamic classrooms, fostering a community of cooking enthusiasts eager to share skills and knowledge.
Mingbo Media
Venture Round in 2015
Mingbo Media is a China-based company specializing in mobile e-commerce solutions that leverage inaudible ultrasound technology for advertisement transmission to smartphones and tablets. The company provides a comprehensive software platform designed to meet the needs of e-commerce businesses, facilitating micro-payment processing, customer relationship management integration, and customer engagement systems. This allows businesses to efficiently create online merchandising systems within the social mobile internet, enhancing retail information technology and promoting brands rapidly on mobile platforms. Mingbo Media aims to support businesses in navigating the complexities of modern retail through innovative technology and effective customer engagement strategies.
Geili Giving
Convertible Note in 2015
Geili Giving is a company based in Beijing, China, that develops an online crowdfunding application specifically designed for charitable campaigns and NGOs. Founded in 2015 by Elyse Ribbons and Bart Grasza, Geili Giving connects Chinese citizens with pre-vetted charities through a mobile social platform. The application offers a gamified experience that encourages users to engage with charitable programs by playing games, donating, and volunteering. Users can donate digital cash via WeChat's wallet, and they earn additional points for motivating others to contribute. This innovative approach fosters a sense of community and trust between donors and NGOs, enhancing the overall charitable giving experience in China.
Artable
Venture Round in 2015
Artable is a social enterprise established in 2015, evolving from its predecessor, CreatingBox, founded in 2013. The organization operates an online marketplace designed to connect independent artists, designers, and researchers with customers and businesses. By facilitating fundraising and promoting innovative projects, Artable aims to empower creators to achieve independence and foster public engagement. The platform supports a diverse community of mature artists and creative individuals, encouraging collaboration and the sharing of ideas. Artable is dedicated to identifying and nurturing projects that have the potential for significant social impact, thereby contributing to a vibrant and creative ecosystem that benefits both creators and the wider community.
Cookmood
Seed Round in 2015
CookMood is a Brazilian company that operates an online platform for live culinary classes, enabling users to learn and teach cooking from the comfort of their own kitchens. The platform facilitates live streaming sessions where participants can interact in real-time, ask questions, and gain insights from experienced cooks, whether they are home cooks or professional chefs. With just a mobile device or computer, anyone can join or lead a class, making culinary education accessible and engaging. CookMood aims to leverage the sharing economy by transforming ordinary kitchens into dynamic classrooms, fostering a community of cooking enthusiasts eager to share skills and knowledge.
Umbala
Venture Round in 2015
Umbala is a developer of a video messaging application that facilitates meaningful conversations through short video clips known as bala videos, which are designed to self-destruct after 12 hours. The app offers various features to enhance user creativity, including a video camera that allows for motion effects such as slow motion and reverse playback, as well as a photo camera that captures images while recording accompanying voice messages. This combination enriches communication by providing contextual information. Additionally, Umbala enables users to blend their voices with music, adding a creative touch to their videos. The platform encourages social interaction by allowing users to share their videos and connect with others who share similar interests, fostering a sense of community over a period of 12 days.
Kitchenbowl
Seed Round in 2015
Kitchenbowl is a community-focused social recipe application that caters to cooking enthusiasts by providing a platform for sharing and discovering recipes. The company enables users to post step-by-step instructions and accompanying photos, making it easier for others to follow along visually. With a commitment to fostering a collaborative cooking experience, Kitchenbowl allows users to track their cooking journeys, transforming the learning process into an engaging and enjoyable activity. The application is accessible on both mobile and web platforms, facilitating content creation and broadening its reach within the culinary community.
Crowdly
Venture Round in 2015
Crowdly is an advocate marketing platform based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2011. The company specializes in connecting large consumer brands with their authentic advocates, facilitating the activation of these advocates to enhance word-of-mouth promotion and brand advocacy. By leveraging its platform, Crowdly enables brands to understand advocate behavior, which in turn helps them drive stronger branding and achieve a greater return on investment. The company's focus spans various sectors, including finance, social media, advertising, and social media marketing, positioning it as a key player in the advocate marketing landscape.
LESDO
Venture Round in 2015
LESDO operates a social networking application designed to enhance the lives of lesbians by facilitating connections and fostering community. Developed under the Beijing Music Degree Technological and Cultural Limited, the application enables users to meet others in their vicinity, thereby promoting social engagement. The team behind LESDO comprises experienced professionals from prominent technology companies, including Google, Tencent, Alibaba, and Sina. Their mission is to leverage technology to build both online and offline communities, ultimately improving the living environment for their users.
Quitbit
Venture Round in 2015
Quitbit is a technology company specializing in smoking cessation aids. It manufactures the world's first smart lighter, equipped with an integrated display that monitors cigarette consumption and tracks time since the last smoked cigarette. This device syncs wirelessly with Quitbit's mobile application, allowing users to view their smoking history, set reduction goals, and optionally regulate lighter usage. The app also features calculators to estimate financial savings from reduced smoking habits and offers social sharing options for progress tracking. Overall, Quitbit's system aims to empower individuals in their journey towards quitting or reducing smoking.
Shopal is a social shopping engine help you find and collect things you like and share them with your friends.
Kitchenbowl
Seed Round in 2015
Kitchenbowl is a community-focused social recipe application that caters to cooking enthusiasts by providing a platform for sharing and discovering recipes. The company enables users to post step-by-step instructions and accompanying photos, making it easier for others to follow along visually. With a commitment to fostering a collaborative cooking experience, Kitchenbowl allows users to track their cooking journeys, transforming the learning process into an engaging and enjoyable activity. The application is accessible on both mobile and web platforms, facilitating content creation and broadening its reach within the culinary community.
FancyCellar
Seed Round in 2015
FancyCellar is an e-commerce platform based in Shanghai that specializes in boutique wines and spirits. The company connects a community of wine enthusiasts with exclusive opportunities to purchase high-quality wines directly imported from sought-after producers. Each product featured on the platform undergoes careful evaluation by a team of experts to ensure quality. Additionally, FancyCellar offers digital marketing services tailored for wine and spirits producers, including e-store creation, influencer marketing, and social media strategy, thereby assisting clients in enhancing their online presence in both the French and Chinese markets.
Geili Giving
Seed Round in 2015
Geili Giving is a company based in Beijing, China, that develops an online crowdfunding application specifically designed for charitable campaigns and NGOs. Founded in 2015 by Elyse Ribbons and Bart Grasza, Geili Giving connects Chinese citizens with pre-vetted charities through a mobile social platform. The application offers a gamified experience that encourages users to engage with charitable programs by playing games, donating, and volunteering. Users can donate digital cash via WeChat's wallet, and they earn additional points for motivating others to contribute. This innovative approach fosters a sense of community and trust between donors and NGOs, enhancing the overall charitable giving experience in China.
Robin8 is an AI-powered social and content marketing platform that simplifies PR outreach. It curates a database of influencers using machine learning and big data, personalizing results based on user preferences.
PicBuy operates as a technology provider for retailers, offering a smart showroom solution. Their core product is a connected selfie mirror installed within retail stores. This mirror enables shoppers to capture images of themselves trying on clothes, track these outfits digitally, share them on social networks for feedback, and purchase the items online at their convenience after leaving the store.
Marginize
Venture Round in 2015
Marginize augments every page on the web with an independent space owned by the visitors where they can meet each other and interact freely.
Marginize pre-populates that space with existing Twitter content about each page, and allows visitors to "check in" to the page and comment. The most active community member becomes the "curator" for that site, and other recently active users are shown after they check in.
Browser add-ons for Chrome and Firefox are available on www.marginize.com, and a bookmarklet can be used with other browsers.
Sian's Plan
Convertible Note in 2014
Sian's Plan makes healthy eating convenient.
They're up early, in bed late and in between it's go go go.
Throw a couple of kids into the equation and where is the time for healthy food? All of a sudden it becomes very difficult for you to take care of what matters most to you, keeping yourself and your family healthy. Sian's Plan solves this.
✷Target Market✷
Their target market are young professional/busy mums with one or more school going children. They are technology savvy, using the internet daily and spend on average £100 per weekly shop. Young professionals are a secondary market showing organic growth and They intend to expand into this
market once resources allow.
✷Key stats✷
â—‡ Average time spent by an active member is 4 min on recipes, 4 min on meal planning and 4 min on grocery list per visit.
â—‡ 5k members if free beta
â—‡ Beat Yummly to be awarded "Most innovative digital solution for home cooks globally" in 2012.
✷Business model✷
Primary – Subscriptions: Subscribers pay either £4.99/m and £9.99/m.
Secondary – Affiliate commission: Supermarkets pay between £5 and £8 per new purchasing sign up and between 25p and £1 per transaction originating from Sian’s Plan.
✷Team✷
Vincent is the hands on CEO described as 'one of London's
hottest culinary entreprenuers' by The Guardian. Sian is the expert who embodies the home cook. Fiona brings vast experience in operations and business development from her managerial position in Deloitte. Glyn Britton (Albion London) advises on marketing, Colin Mitchell (ex-CTO Tesco diets) on
tech and Sian Porter (spokeswoman for the British Dietetic Association) on nutrition.
✷Market✷
Currently focused on the UK they are perfectly positioned to scale to the US and Australia where current angels are based. The Mama Market is $2.1 Trillion Strong and growing (Forbes). 19.5 million households in the UK alone engage in some sort of menu planning and with 44% of us shopping online for groceries, sales are expected to be £9.6bn by 2015.
✷Latest member review✷
Hi Sian, thank you guys!! You ve really helped me out, with 2 young boys and little culinary imagination it's [Sian's Plan] amazing! Rose, UK.
Rose averages 1.47 visits per day over 30 days, signed up to the yearly £9.99 package and in her own words "I have recommended it to a lot of other mums!".
Mingbo Media
Venture Round in 2014
Mingbo Media is a China-based company specializing in mobile e-commerce solutions that leverage inaudible ultrasound technology for advertisement transmission to smartphones and tablets. The company provides a comprehensive software platform designed to meet the needs of e-commerce businesses, facilitating micro-payment processing, customer relationship management integration, and customer engagement systems. This allows businesses to efficiently create online merchandising systems within the social mobile internet, enhancing retail information technology and promoting brands rapidly on mobile platforms. Mingbo Media aims to support businesses in navigating the complexities of modern retail through innovative technology and effective customer engagement strategies.
Asyncode Limited
Seed Round in 2014
Online services such as Facebook, LinkedIn etc. collect huge amounts of data. However their typical user can't benefit from the wealth of information available there! Accessing the data requires advanced programming skills and hours if not days of learning different APIs.
Asyncode is the simple way to work with data stored in the cloud or generated by sensors. Users can create their own data solutions by building recipes. A recipe is a set of simple steps that tell our servers where to get data from, what to do with them and how to visualize the result. A basic example would be getting user's followers from Twitter and displaying the location of their last tweet on a map or taking all blog posts from a Tumblr account and, using a text analysis API, tagging automatically each of them.
Sian's Plan
Seed Round in 2014
Sian's Plan makes healthy eating convenient.
They're up early, in bed late and in between it's go go go.
Throw a couple of kids into the equation and where is the time for healthy food? All of a sudden it becomes very difficult for you to take care of what matters most to you, keeping yourself and your family healthy. Sian's Plan solves this.
✷Target Market✷
Their target market are young professional/busy mums with one or more school going children. They are technology savvy, using the internet daily and spend on average £100 per weekly shop. Young professionals are a secondary market showing organic growth and They intend to expand into this
market once resources allow.
✷Key stats✷
â—‡ Average time spent by an active member is 4 min on recipes, 4 min on meal planning and 4 min on grocery list per visit.
â—‡ 5k members if free beta
â—‡ Beat Yummly to be awarded "Most innovative digital solution for home cooks globally" in 2012.
✷Business model✷
Primary – Subscriptions: Subscribers pay either £4.99/m and £9.99/m.
Secondary – Affiliate commission: Supermarkets pay between £5 and £8 per new purchasing sign up and between 25p and £1 per transaction originating from Sian’s Plan.
✷Team✷
Vincent is the hands on CEO described as 'one of London's
hottest culinary entreprenuers' by The Guardian. Sian is the expert who embodies the home cook. Fiona brings vast experience in operations and business development from her managerial position in Deloitte. Glyn Britton (Albion London) advises on marketing, Colin Mitchell (ex-CTO Tesco diets) on
tech and Sian Porter (spokeswoman for the British Dietetic Association) on nutrition.
✷Market✷
Currently focused on the UK they are perfectly positioned to scale to the US and Australia where current angels are based. The Mama Market is $2.1 Trillion Strong and growing (Forbes). 19.5 million households in the UK alone engage in some sort of menu planning and with 44% of us shopping online for groceries, sales are expected to be £9.6bn by 2015.
✷Latest member review✷
Hi Sian, thank you guys!! You ve really helped me out, with 2 young boys and little culinary imagination it's [Sian's Plan] amazing! Rose, UK.
Rose averages 1.47 visits per day over 30 days, signed up to the yearly £9.99 package and in her own words "I have recommended it to a lot of other mums!".
Kliptap
Seed Round in 2014
Kliptap Inc., established in 2014, operates a U.S.-based online fundraising platform that harnesses the power of social media and video engagement. It enables individuals, nonprofits, and businesses to launch campaigns, inviting friends to contribute via video responses, thereby amplifying their cause's reach and support base.
FancyCellar
Seed Round in 2014
FancyCellar is an e-commerce platform based in Shanghai that specializes in boutique wines and spirits. The company connects a community of wine enthusiasts with exclusive opportunities to purchase high-quality wines directly imported from sought-after producers. Each product featured on the platform undergoes careful evaluation by a team of experts to ensure quality. Additionally, FancyCellar offers digital marketing services tailored for wine and spirits producers, including e-store creation, influencer marketing, and social media strategy, thereby assisting clients in enhancing their online presence in both the French and Chinese markets.
NYCareerElite
Seed Round in 2014
NYCareerElite facilitates hands-on working experiences for university students by connecting them with international start-ups and entrepreneurs online. The company offers its users with online internships, students learning facilities, work, and opportunities to excel. Its network of entrepreneurs and startups provide online internship programs and valuable mentorship to empower students with the practical skills and professional communication abilities necessary for success in the global economy. The mission of NYCreerElite is to prepare students for their future careers while assisting them to their desired industries.
NYCareerElite is a U.S.-based company that was founded in 2013 by Eoin Brown.
Launchpilots
Seed Round in 2014
Launchpilots Limited is a marketplace that facilitates connections between university students and brands through campus event sponsorships. Based in China, the company offers a platform where student leaders can apply for brand sponsorships that align with their event needs. Launchpilots aggregates campus event information, enabling both students and brands to effectively engage in sponsorship opportunities. Additionally, the company's performance-based pricing system tailors millennial campaigns to specific brand objectives and key performance indicators, enhancing the effectiveness of marketing efforts. By leveraging social media, Launchpilots helps students promote their sponsored events and attract attendees, thereby creating a dynamic ecosystem for event sponsorship on campuses across Asia.
Tuicool
Seed Round in 2014
Cool to focus on pushing personalized content recommendation IT field, want to come here to create a unique personal friends, reading space. They hope to mass produce daily content,dig out those high-quality content, and recommend to the part you are most interested in, so you can efficiently read daily to their favorite news and articles.
Articles push cool currently available mainly in science and technology, technology, design, marketing, etc., basically covering the major IT people reading range. They also try to make micro-blog content rich depth of the excavation, make your content from the complex marine debris freed, to read to those who truly interesting people microblogging.
Registration is now open push cool, but it's better from us imagine there is a long distance. They have already launched Android and iOS clients, and continue to improve, welcome support. They are still a small team, if you have the entrepreneurial enthusiasm and recognition of their vision, welcome to join us.
They love love love technology by reading technology to read the desire to do better. They have gone through some tough times, They may have to walk more difficult time. In pursuit of the ideal humble way, They have a loss, but it did not stop. They have written the code line by line leading to the other side, maybe one day, they can flash.
Quitbit
Seed Round in 2014
Quitbit is a technology company specializing in smoking cessation aids. It manufactures the world's first smart lighter, equipped with an integrated display that monitors cigarette consumption and tracks time since the last smoked cigarette. This device syncs wirelessly with Quitbit's mobile application, allowing users to view their smoking history, set reduction goals, and optionally regulate lighter usage. The app also features calculators to estimate financial savings from reduced smoking habits and offers social sharing options for progress tracking. Overall, Quitbit's system aims to empower individuals in their journey towards quitting or reducing smoking.
AngelList
Series A in 2013
AngelList is a U.S.-based platform founded in 2010, connecting startups with angel investors and job-seekers. It facilitates fundraising, recruitment, and product launches, supporting millions of users worldwide. The company has backed over 20 unicorns and helped launch more than 100,000 products.
AngelList
Seed Round in 2013
AngelList is a U.S.-based platform founded in 2010, connecting startups with angel investors and job-seekers. It facilitates fundraising, recruitment, and product launches, supporting millions of users worldwide. The company has backed over 20 unicorns and helped launch more than 100,000 products.
Unboxed.network
Seed Round in 2013
Unboxed UAB is a Lithuanian company founded in 2016 that specializes in blockchain-based software for managing advertising campaigns. The platform serves as a marketplace that connects marketers with content creators, enabling brands and agencies to collaborate with online influencers for the promotion of their campaigns. Through this system, Unboxed facilitates the creation of consumer-personalized social media content on-demand, matching products with target audiences to generate user-generated content globally. Content creators utilize the Unboxed app to receive assignments, submit their work, and earn rewards, thus fostering a dynamic ecosystem for both marketers and creators in the digital advertising space.
Launchpilots
Venture Round in 2013
Launchpilots Limited is a marketplace that facilitates connections between university students and brands through campus event sponsorships. Based in China, the company offers a platform where student leaders can apply for brand sponsorships that align with their event needs. Launchpilots aggregates campus event information, enabling both students and brands to effectively engage in sponsorship opportunities. Additionally, the company's performance-based pricing system tailors millennial campaigns to specific brand objectives and key performance indicators, enhancing the effectiveness of marketing efforts. By leveraging social media, Launchpilots helps students promote their sponsored events and attract attendees, thereby creating a dynamic ecosystem for event sponsorship on campuses across Asia.
Marginize
Venture Round in 2012
Marginize augments every page on the web with an independent space owned by the visitors where they can meet each other and interact freely.
Marginize pre-populates that space with existing Twitter content about each page, and allows visitors to "check in" to the page and comment. The most active community member becomes the "curator" for that site, and other recently active users are shown after they check in.
Browser add-ons for Chrome and Firefox are available on www.marginize.com, and a bookmarklet can be used with other browsers.
Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, MavenHut specializes in transforming classic single-player games into social gaming experiences.
QiuQiu
Pre Seed Round in 2012
QiuQiu is a Social Gifting for Singles App for China.
Over 1/3 of couples meet via their friends.
QiuQiu recommends new users via their existing social circles.
Find out who you've been missing out on today.
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MakeAffinity
Seed Round in 2012
MakeAffinity is a company focused on enhancing the play experience by connecting toys to the internet and social networks. It specializes in the development of digital-based toy robots that promote social interaction and collaborative play among users. By leveraging virtual networks and mobile technology, MakeAffinity aims to create a seamless integration of physical toys with digital platforms, allowing users to engage and enjoy play together in innovative ways. Through its products, the company seeks to foster a sense of community and shared experiences among friends and families.
Tuicool
Seed Round in 2012
Cool to focus on pushing personalized content recommendation IT field, want to come here to create a unique personal friends, reading space. They hope to mass produce daily content,dig out those high-quality content, and recommend to the part you are most interested in, so you can efficiently read daily to their favorite news and articles.
Articles push cool currently available mainly in science and technology, technology, design, marketing, etc., basically covering the major IT people reading range. They also try to make micro-blog content rich depth of the excavation, make your content from the complex marine debris freed, to read to those who truly interesting people microblogging.
Registration is now open push cool, but it's better from us imagine there is a long distance. They have already launched Android and iOS clients, and continue to improve, welcome support. They are still a small team, if you have the entrepreneurial enthusiasm and recognition of their vision, welcome to join us.
They love love love technology by reading technology to read the desire to do better. They have gone through some tough times, They may have to walk more difficult time. In pursuit of the ideal humble way, They have a loss, but it did not stop. They have written the code line by line leading to the other side, maybe one day, they can flash.
Weiboagent
Seed Round in 2012
Weiboagent helps western companies open, maintain, and grow their social media presence. They aggregate data from social media channels and categorize users based on their interests.
88 Famibio
Seed Round in 2012
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Collaborate.com
Seed Round in 2011
Collaborate.com is a cloud-based team collaboration platform designed to enhance communication and productivity for mobile workforces. Founded in 2011 by entrepreneurs Matt Cutler and David Greenstein, the platform integrates messaging, document sharing, and task management within a single mobile application compatible with iPhone, Android, and the Web. It offers seamless integration with popular cloud services, allowing teams to easily share and manage documents. Users can quickly get started with Collaborate.com by accessing its website or downloading the app from app stores. The company is based in Boston and operates under Kibits Corp.
Silicon Republic
Seed Round in 2011
Silicon Republic, established in 2002, is a leading Irish online publication focused on technology, business, science, and innovation. It provides news, analysis, and insights to over 250,000 monthly readers, including IT decision-makers, start-up founders, and technology enthusiasts. The company's award-winning journalism covers a wide range of topics, from emerging technologies and green tech to the digital lifestyle and innovation. In addition to news, Silicon Republic offers services such as job listings, event information, and technology services directories to keep its readers informed and connected in the fast-changing world of technology.
Storyful
Seed Round in 2011
Storyful, founded in December 2009 by Mark Little, is an innovative news agency tailored for the social media era. It operates as an online publishing platform that leverages journalistic expertise, curation technology, and community engagement to transform the vast array of social media content into relevant news stories. By sourcing valuable information from platforms like Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook, Storyful provides global news organizations with timely and verified content through its StoryfulPro service. The company has established partnerships with prominent media brands, enabling efficient filtering of breaking news and trending stories. Storyful recognizes that news stories often defy conventional categories and emphasizes the importance of diverse voices in storytelling, asserting that every narrative begins with an individual perspective. Its mission is to help journalists, broadcasters, and publishers navigate the complexities of social media to deliver pertinent news to their audiences.
Collaborate.com
Seed Round in 2011
Collaborate.com is a cloud-based team collaboration platform designed to enhance communication and productivity for mobile workforces. Founded in 2011 by entrepreneurs Matt Cutler and David Greenstein, the platform integrates messaging, document sharing, and task management within a single mobile application compatible with iPhone, Android, and the Web. It offers seamless integration with popular cloud services, allowing teams to easily share and manage documents. Users can quickly get started with Collaborate.com by accessing its website or downloading the app from app stores. The company is based in Boston and operates under Kibits Corp.
Play140
Seed Round in 2010
Play140 is a startup founded by veterans from the gaming industry and the startup sector. The company specializes in providing simple, text-based games that can be played through various platforms, including SMS texting, instant messaging, and Twitter. By focusing on accessible and engaging gaming experiences, Play140 aims to attract a broad audience interested in social gaming.
Marginize
Seed Round in 2010
Marginize augments every page on the web with an independent space owned by the visitors where they can meet each other and interact freely.
Marginize pre-populates that space with existing Twitter content about each page, and allows visitors to "check in" to the page and comment. The most active community member becomes the "curator" for that site, and other recently active users are shown after they check in.
Browser add-ons for Chrome and Firefox are available on www.marginize.com, and a bookmarklet can be used with other browsers.