SV Angel

SV Angel is a San Francisco-based angel investment group founded in 1992 that focuses on supporting entrepreneurs in the software-centric consumer and enterprise sectors across the United States. The organization assists founders at crucial stages of their business development by providing strategic advice, financing, and support for mergers and acquisitions. Unlike traditional venture capital firms that typically invest in a limited number of companies annually, SV Angel is known for its high volume of investments, often exceeding 100 companies each year. By leveraging its extensive network, SV Angel aims to help startups build sustainable and enduring companies.

Conway, Topher

Managing Partner

Pollak, Robert

Partner

Past deals in Search Engine Optimization

OpenStore

Series A in 2021
Ingenyes has a new business model in web hosting. It provides free web hosting, then 'clips the ticket' on ancillary services provided by partners such as SEO specialists, web designers, and ecommerce platforms. The company is building a global apps store of services from web partners and connects them to small businesses via its free web hosting service.

You.com

Series A in 2020
You.com is an innovative AI-powered search engine founded by leading AI researchers. It utilizes a Large Language Model to generate personalized, human-like responses to user queries. The platform features various AI tools, including YouChat, YouCode, YouWrite, and YouImagine, which assist users in web searches, content creation, image generation, and code development. Emphasizing data privacy, You.com delivers real-time results and concise summaries while filtering out irrelevant information, fake reviews, and advertisements. This focus on efficiency enables users to access accurate information quickly, enhancing productivity and streamlining complex research tasks.

Neeva

Series A in 2020
Neeva, Inc. is a software as a service (SaaS) company that operates an ad-free, private search engine designed to help users find relevant online content and personal files, such as emails and documents. Founded in 2019 and based in Mountain View, California, Neeva aims to provide a personalized search experience by integrating cloud services and delivering tailored results without the distractions of advertisements. The company was previously known as Anamika Inc. and rebranded to Neeva, Inc. in March 2019. Its platform emphasizes user privacy and effectiveness in information retrieval.

RankScience

Convertible Note in 2017
RankScience is a continuous-optimization platform focused on enhancing website search engine optimization (SEO) through automated A/B testing and data science. The platform automates the execution of numerous A/B tests, allowing for the identification of effective changes that can enhance the search rankings of clients' web pages in organic search results. By streamlining the optimization process, RankScience enables businesses to improve the delivery and visibility of their web content, ultimately driving better performance in search engine results.

SigOpt

Series A in 2016
SigOpt, Inc. operates an advanced optimization platform designed to enhance the performance of machine learning models, A/B tests, and physical experiments. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California, the company offers a REST API that integrates seamlessly into existing machine learning workflows. SigOpt's platform employs a black-box optimization approach, allowing users to input parameter spaces and performance metrics without needing to share underlying data. By continuously analyzing model performance, SigOpt refines its suggestions for optimal hyper-parameter configurations, thereby accelerating the model development process and improving results in a cost-effective manner. As of late 2020, SigOpt functions as a subsidiary of Intel Corporation.

Teleport

Seed Round in 2014
Teleport, Inc. is a software company that specializes in global mobility solutions for individuals seeking optimal locations to live and work. Founded in 1987 and based in Palo Alto, California, Teleport develops a search engine that utilizes data science and matching algorithms to provide users with customized information about various cities worldwide. This software allows users to evaluate potential relocation destinations based on their income, expenses, and personal preferences, facilitating informed decisions that save time and money. By offering insights into cost and quality of life across hundreds of cities, Teleport aims to simplify the process of moving, making it as seamless as possible for users at different life stages. As of April 2017, Teleport operates as a subsidiary of MOVE Guides Limited.

Swiftype

Seed Round in 2013
Swiftype is a provider of SaaS-based site and enterprise search platform used to fully customize the search experience on websites. The company's suite of products, Site Search and Enterprise Search, have revolutionized the way people find information across their organization and on public facing websites. Headquartered in San Francisco, the company has raised $23 million in funding, from investors including NEA and Y Combinator. Its strong customer portfolio includes AT&T, Shopify, SurveyMonkey, Dr. Pepper, publishers Engadget and TechCrunch, and brands like Qualcomm, Asana, Marketo, and Hubspot.

Jelly HQ

Series A in 2013
Jelly HQ is a technology company that offers a human-powered discovery and search engine focused on image-based queries. Founded in April 2013 by Biz Stone and Ben Finkel, Jelly allows users to ask questions by uploading photos, leveraging social networks to facilitate responses. The platform is designed to connect individuals and utilize a loosely distributed network of people to provide answers, resembling the decentralized neural structure of a jellyfish, which serves as the company's emblem. Through this innovative approach, Jelly aims to enhance the way users seek information and interact with their social circles.

Locu

Series A in 2012
Locu is a platform designed to help local businesses manage and publish their listings and offerings online. By allowing businesses to input essential information such as their address, phone number, hours of operation, and service menus, Locu ensures that they can be easily found by potential customers. The platform simplifies the process by enabling businesses to update their information in one central location, which is then distributed in real-time to various partner sites, including Yelp, Foursquare, OpenTable, and Facebook. This approach not only enhances visibility but also streamlines the management of online presence for local businesses, making it easier for them to connect with over 200 million potential customers.

Moat

Series B in 2012
Moat, Inc. develops analytics solutions tailored for brand advertisers and publishers, focusing on measuring customer attention and advertising effectiveness. Its flagship product, Moat Analytics, serves as an attention measurement platform that offers insights into ad campaigns and website inventory. Additionally, Moat Pro provides real-time ad intelligence, allowing users to visualize relationships between brands, publishers, and programmatic platforms, while offering brand alerts and prospecting reports. Moat also features a dedicated ad search engine that enables users to search for display ads, discover new advertisers, and access creative resources. This centralized ad search utilizes a specialized web crawler to index ads for easy retrieval. Established in 2007 and based in New York, Moat operates internationally and is a subsidiary of Oracle Corporation.

Swiftype

Seed Round in 2012
Swiftype is a provider of SaaS-based site and enterprise search platform used to fully customize the search experience on websites. The company's suite of products, Site Search and Enterprise Search, have revolutionized the way people find information across their organization and on public facing websites. Headquartered in San Francisco, the company has raised $23 million in funding, from investors including NEA and Y Combinator. Its strong customer portfolio includes AT&T, Shopify, SurveyMonkey, Dr. Pepper, publishers Engadget and TechCrunch, and brands like Qualcomm, Asana, Marketo, and Hubspot.

Moat

Series A in 2011
Moat, Inc. develops analytics solutions tailored for brand advertisers and publishers, focusing on measuring customer attention and advertising effectiveness. Its flagship product, Moat Analytics, serves as an attention measurement platform that offers insights into ad campaigns and website inventory. Additionally, Moat Pro provides real-time ad intelligence, allowing users to visualize relationships between brands, publishers, and programmatic platforms, while offering brand alerts and prospecting reports. Moat also features a dedicated ad search engine that enables users to search for display ads, discover new advertisers, and access creative resources. This centralized ad search utilizes a specialized web crawler to index ads for easy retrieval. Established in 2007 and based in New York, Moat operates internationally and is a subsidiary of Oracle Corporation.

Embedly

Seed Round in 2010
Embedly provides a platform and suite of tools to make embedding and previewing links simple. Embedly helps publishers and consumers manage embed codes from more than 100 Websites and APIs, including YouTube, Flickr, Ustream, Picassa, Hulu, Twitpic, Quantcast, and CrunchBase. It automatically convert links from these sources into embedded media on the fly.

Stack Overflow

Series A in 2010
Stack Overflow Ltd operates an online community designed for developers to share programming knowledge and solve coding challenges. Founded in 2008 by Jeff Atwood and Joel Spolsky, the company offers several distinct platforms: Stack Overflow for Teams, which facilitates mission-critical knowledge management; Stack Overflow for Talent and Jobs, providing hiring and employer branding solutions for technology teams; Stack Overflow Advertising, aimed at promoting products and enhancing brand visibility; and Stack Overflow Enterprise, which enables large teams to share and access critical company information securely. Based in London, the company empowers developer communities by enhancing knowledge distribution and fostering collaboration, ultimately increasing efficiency and innovation within organizations.

Blekko

Series A in 2007
Blekko is a search company established in 2007 by Rich Skrenta and a team from Topix and Netscape's Open Directory. The company offers a web search engine and a mobile application that enables users to filter search results based on specific categories. Additionally, Blekko operates a social news platform to enhance the search experience, allowing users to find relevant information more efficiently. The company has garnered investment from Baseline Ventures and several former Google employees.
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