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Lambda School is a combination of a school and an investment fund. Lambda School's mission is to find untapped or underutilized talent, and train that talent for the most in-demand jobs in the world. Lambda School is pioneering a new model of higher education in which the school invests in the students, instead of the other way around.

BoomTV is an Esports entertainment platform that provides tools to automate score tracking, streaming, and generating event hubs. Their mission is to enable communities to easily produce and partake in virtual Esports. At the core of it all is our self-driving Esports technology layer that provides a one-button solution for anyone to create, participate, and/or spectate Esports content.

Coral Labs, Inc. is a company that specializes in the manufacturing and delivery of an innovative device designed to automatically paint fingernails. Founded in 2017 by Bradley Leong and Ramya Venkateswaran, the company is headquartered in San Mateo, California. Coral Labs aims to simplify personal care by addressing complex challenges within the manicure process, providing a convenient solution for consumers seeking efficient nail care.

Bellwether Coffee Co., founded in 2013 and based in Berkeley, California, specializes in the production of innovative ventless electric coffee roasters. These roasters utilize a catalytic process that eliminates harmful emissions and the need for traditional ventilation systems, making coffee roasting more accessible and environmentally friendly. The company offers an online marketplace for coffee beans, allowing customers from large brands to small cafes to select and customize their coffee offerings. Their award-winning roaster is equipped with intuitive software that empowers users to control the roasting process and achieve desired flavor profiles. Bellwether Coffee is recognized for its contributions to sustainability in the coffee industry, earning accolades such as the Best New Product award from the Specialty Coffee Association in 2019.

ParkourSC is a logistics and supply chain company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Milpitas, California. The company focuses on digital transformation within the manufacturing and pharmaceutical sectors by offering a cloud-based sensor platform. This platform creates a digital twin of the supply chain, processing billions of events per second to provide real-time diagnostic and predictive insights regarding asset location, condition, utilization, and anomaly detection. By collecting data from various sources, ParkourSC enables continuous visibility into the context and timing of materials and assets, allowing businesses to proactively predict disruptions and enhance operational efficiency.

TruckLabs is a technology company focused on enhancing efficiency and sustainability in the long-haul trucking industry. Established in 2015 and based in Redwood City, California, the company develops innovative aerodynamic devices such as GapGorilla and TruckWings. GapGorilla effectively eliminates the gap between the tractor and trailer, while TruckWings deploys automatically at highway speeds to improve aerodynamics, resulting in significant fuel savings and reduced carbon emissions. With a team of hardware engineers, software developers, and data scientists, TruckLabs leverages extensive industry knowledge and over one hundred million miles of driving experience to provide solutions that help trucking fleets operate more efficiently and sustainably.

Outdoorsy is a peer-to-peer marketplace that connects RV owners with renters, transforming the recreational vehicle industry valued at $32 billion. The platform aims to simplify the RV rental process by providing a secure and user-friendly experience, eliminating the complexities often associated with booking RVs. Outdoorsy offers a diverse selection of recreational vehicle options for travelers while allowing owners to generate income by renting out their vehicles. The marketplace also includes services like on-demand roadside assistance, automated DMV verification, and commercial insurance for rentals, further enhancing the user experience. By facilitating direct transactions between RV enthusiasts, Outdoorsy fosters a community that benefits both renters and owners, making RV travel more accessible and enjoyable.

Bellwether Coffee Co., founded in 2013 and based in Berkeley, California, specializes in the production of innovative ventless electric coffee roasters. These roasters utilize a catalytic process that eliminates harmful emissions and the need for traditional ventilation systems, making coffee roasting more accessible and environmentally friendly. The company offers an online marketplace for coffee beans, allowing customers from large brands to small cafes to select and customize their coffee offerings. Their award-winning roaster is equipped with intuitive software that empowers users to control the roasting process and achieve desired flavor profiles. Bellwether Coffee is recognized for its contributions to sustainability in the coffee industry, earning accolades such as the Best New Product award from the Specialty Coffee Association in 2019.

Nom Nom is a pet health company dedicated to improving the lives of dogs and cats everywhere. One meal at a time. In 2015, a group of pet parents sought an alternative solution to the mass-produced puppy chow bagged and banished to the bottom shelf. It didn’t feel right for Harlee (the Aussie Shepherd that started it all). It didn’t feel right for any pet. So they formed a small team that included a leading Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionist® and former Google engineer, who would go on to build an operational platform unmatched in the industry. The result? Subscription meal plans tailored to meet the unique nutritional needs of each pet. Perfectly portioned and delivered to your door. Today, those same pet parents still control every aspect of the process. Nom Nom customers know our recipes are formulated by us, prepped by us and packed by us. No shortcuts, no runarounds, no half-truths. We’re also on the cutting edge of all things pet health through research, study and publications. Seriously. Our in-house pet health experts (two Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionists, a Small Animal Nutritionist, a microbiologist and a whole litter of PhDs) work to advance pet health at large all while educating our community. So every pet can live their best life.

Nom Nom is a pet health company dedicated to improving the lives of dogs and cats everywhere. One meal at a time. In 2015, a group of pet parents sought an alternative solution to the mass-produced puppy chow bagged and banished to the bottom shelf. It didn’t feel right for Harlee (the Aussie Shepherd that started it all). It didn’t feel right for any pet. So they formed a small team that included a leading Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionist® and former Google engineer, who would go on to build an operational platform unmatched in the industry. The result? Subscription meal plans tailored to meet the unique nutritional needs of each pet. Perfectly portioned and delivered to your door. Today, those same pet parents still control every aspect of the process. Nom Nom customers know our recipes are formulated by us, prepped by us and packed by us. No shortcuts, no runarounds, no half-truths. We’re also on the cutting edge of all things pet health through research, study and publications. Seriously. Our in-house pet health experts (two Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionists, a Small Animal Nutritionist, a microbiologist and a whole litter of PhDs) work to advance pet health at large all while educating our community. So every pet can live their best life.

Shoe Lovers is the world’s largest online community for shoe fashionistas, curated with love. We have grown to 38+M Facebook fans in a little over a year and a half by offering a uniquely disruptive social entertainment and commerce platform to help passionate women who love shoes to find offers, discover trends around the world, and share their passion with others. Discovering shoes that match personal taste is difficult for many women with the immense set of offers distributed across thousands of sites, and attempts to personalize the user experience and capture user preferences through contests often result in offers which don’t quite match the user’s fashion sensibilities. The power of social commerce resides in the network effect of recommendations, and ShoeLovers was built to maximize the network effect of the community interactions, and automatically capture the fans’ preferences with unprecedented accuracy to provide an outstanding user experience.

Lambda School is a combination of a school and an investment fund. Lambda School's mission is to find untapped or underutilized talent, and train that talent for the most in-demand jobs in the world. Lambda School is pioneering a new model of higher education in which the school invests in the students, instead of the other way around.

PacketZoom, Inc. is a technology company based in San Mateo, California, that specializes in cloud services aimed at enhancing mobile application performance. Founded in 2013, the company has developed an end-to-end solution for analyzing, detecting, and resolving networking issues in real time, without requiring changes to the app code. PacketZoom's offerings include a mobile content delivery network that optimizes cloud file transfers, supports large dynamic content, and accelerates the performance of mobile games, shopping, travel, and news applications. Its solutions, such as mobile express lane and mobile IQ, are designed to improve mobile reliability and speed, ultimately providing valuable insights into app performance for developers and users alike. As of October 2018, PacketZoom operates as a subsidiary of Roblox Corporation.

ParkourSC is a logistics and supply chain company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Milpitas, California. The company focuses on digital transformation within the manufacturing and pharmaceutical sectors by offering a cloud-based sensor platform. This platform creates a digital twin of the supply chain, processing billions of events per second to provide real-time diagnostic and predictive insights regarding asset location, condition, utilization, and anomaly detection. By collecting data from various sources, ParkourSC enables continuous visibility into the context and timing of materials and assets, allowing businesses to proactively predict disruptions and enhance operational efficiency.

Deako, Inc. is a Seattle-based manufacturer of electrical switches, established in 2015. The company specializes in modular light switches, including dimmers, rockers, scene controllers, and motion sensors. Deako offers an innovative lighting system that allows homeowners to control their lighting easily, either through a smartphone application or smart speakers, with the option to operate the switches manually as well. The design of Deako's switches is customizable to fit individual home aesthetics, enhancing convenience for users who wish to manage their lighting remotely. Deako markets its products online, making their smart lighting solutions accessible to a wide audience.

7shifts is a comprehensive team management platform specifically designed for the restaurant industry. It offers a suite of tools that assist restaurateurs in making informed decisions, enhancing team retention, and streamlining operations. Catering to all staff levels, from front of house to back of house, 7shifts is utilized by over 40,000 restaurants and one million professionals in the sector. The platform features employee scheduling software that automates work hour management and provides detailed analytics, which fosters employee engagement and improves communication. By facilitating efficient scheduling and reducing the need for last-minute changes, 7shifts enables restaurant managers to optimize their workforce and lower labor costs.

Restb.ai is an artificial intelligence technology company focused on leveraging data from property photos to address significant challenges in the real estate sector. Utilizing advanced deep learning techniques, Restb.ai's platform automatically tags and classifies property images with relevant real estate information. This functionality allows companies to enhance customer conversions by improving user experience, save agents' time through automated generation of detailed listing descriptions, and source relevant visual content from property images and listings. Additionally, the platform aids in extracting valuable data from photos to refine valuation models and ensures compliance by preventing the upload of non-compliant images, such as those containing watermarks or agent branding. Overall, Restb.ai provides a comprehensive solution for automating and optimizing various tasks related to real estate imagery.

TruckLabs is a technology company focused on enhancing efficiency and sustainability in the long-haul trucking industry. Established in 2015 and based in Redwood City, California, the company develops innovative aerodynamic devices such as GapGorilla and TruckWings. GapGorilla effectively eliminates the gap between the tractor and trailer, while TruckWings deploys automatically at highway speeds to improve aerodynamics, resulting in significant fuel savings and reduced carbon emissions. With a team of hardware engineers, software developers, and data scientists, TruckLabs leverages extensive industry knowledge and over one hundred million miles of driving experience to provide solutions that help trucking fleets operate more efficiently and sustainably.

HoloBuilder Inc. is a software company that specializes in construction progress management through an artificial intelligence-based platform. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, HoloBuilder offers a web-based solution that enables construction teams to capture, communicate, and manage project progress using 360-degree photos. The platform integrates with Autodesk BIM 360 and allows users to document construction site progress at every stage. With its subscription-based model, HoloBuilder provides virtual reality capabilities and organizes photos by location and time, allowing engineers, contractors, and clients to virtually visit construction sites at any time. The platform has gained trust from over 28,000 construction projects across 35 countries, helping teams improve efficiency, adhere to schedules, and manage budgets effectively.

BoomTV is an Esports entertainment platform that provides tools to automate score tracking, streaming, and generating event hubs. Their mission is to enable communities to easily produce and partake in virtual Esports. At the core of it all is our self-driving Esports technology layer that provides a one-button solution for anyone to create, participate, and/or spectate Esports content.

Sixa, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in providing a mobile application that enables users to access full computing capabilities from the cloud. The platform offers on-demand access to custom cloud computers, which come with preinstalled software and are designed to run demanding applications. This allows users to deploy virtual computers optimized for various tasks without the need for hardware upgrades. Sixa's solution supports multiple devices, making it versatile for users seeking powerful computing resources remotely.

pHin combines a bluetooth and WiFi-enabled water monitor along with a mobile app to take the guesswork out of pool and hot tub care. Notifications are sent to the app when water chemistry needs rebalancing, including dosing instructions for the amount of chemicals or pre-measured, single-dose, color-coded pods to add. The pHin Mobile App also provides one-touch, on-demand access to the Pool Service on Demand network of pre-qualified pool service technicians. pHin is the first product from ConnectedYard Inc.headquartered in Campbell, Calif, which is dedicated to being the center of the connected backyard. Beginning with pool and hot tub care, our smart technology will expand to include irrigation, lighting, and every component involved in outdoor living. Our goal is to bring intelligence, simplicity and fun to the backyard.

PacketZoom, Inc. is a technology company based in San Mateo, California, that specializes in cloud services aimed at enhancing mobile application performance. Founded in 2013, the company has developed an end-to-end solution for analyzing, detecting, and resolving networking issues in real time, without requiring changes to the app code. PacketZoom's offerings include a mobile content delivery network that optimizes cloud file transfers, supports large dynamic content, and accelerates the performance of mobile games, shopping, travel, and news applications. Its solutions, such as mobile express lane and mobile IQ, are designed to improve mobile reliability and speed, ultimately providing valuable insights into app performance for developers and users alike. As of October 2018, PacketZoom operates as a subsidiary of Roblox Corporation.

PureCarbon makes wearable fitness products for the gym and beyond. Their first product, the Delta Glove’s, have patented and proprietary SoftSense™ technology that enhances strength training by providing an accurate power output through printed pressure sensors in the glove’s palm and fingertips that detect weight when combined with exercise data from The Delta™ Puck.

Deako, Inc. is a Seattle-based manufacturer of electrical switches, established in 2015. The company specializes in modular light switches, including dimmers, rockers, scene controllers, and motion sensors. Deako offers an innovative lighting system that allows homeowners to control their lighting easily, either through a smartphone application or smart speakers, with the option to operate the switches manually as well. The design of Deako's switches is customizable to fit individual home aesthetics, enhancing convenience for users who wish to manage their lighting remotely. Deako markets its products online, making their smart lighting solutions accessible to a wide audience.

Tile gives everything the power of smart location, locating more than six million unique items every day. Leveraging its vast community that spans 195 countries, Tile’s cloud-based finding platform helps people find the things that matter to them most. The company is based in San Mateo, CA and is backed by Francisco Partners, Bessemer Venture Partners, and GGV Capital. For more information, please visit Tile.com.

Revlo is the fan engagement platform for broadcasters on Twitch. We offer a suite of tools that help Twitch broadcasters better engage and monetize their fans. Broadcasters use Revlo to integrate a custom currency into their Twitch channel that viewers earn for watching their stream. The currency allows them to reward loyal fans and gamify the viewing experience. For example, viewers can spend their currency on getting a discount on merchandise or joining the next viewer game. Viewers can also use Revlo to compete on a leaderboard, bet on matches, and enter into giveaways. Fans can interact with the broadcaster on Revlo or using chat commands on Twitch.

Naya Health, Inc., founded in 2013 and based in Redwood City, California, specializes in developing innovative health products for mothers and their babies. The company has created a revolutionary breast pump designed to enhance the breastfeeding experience for modern mothers, incorporating HydroComfort Technology for improved usability. In addition to the breast pump, Naya Health offers a health tracking application that assists mothers in managing their sleep and feeding schedules, promoting a seamless integration of breastfeeding into their busy lifestyles. By focusing on the unique needs of working mothers, Naya Health aims to optimize their health and well-being while supporting their breastfeeding goals.

OnlineTyari is a web and mobile app platform delivering educational contents, mock tests and guidance for students and job aspirants preparing for various exams in India. The company has partnered with various educational institutions, coaching institutes and individual tutors who provide quality material for various examinations like IBPS, SSC, UPSC, GATE, etc. OnlineTyari android app is one of top apps in education category with a download base of more than 2.5 million. The company also has a window phone app which has been topping the education category on windows app store.

Identify at-risk behavior in the workplace and recommend actions to promote and maintain overall back-related wellness.

FanBread disrupts how media brands are built by introducing technology solutions that enable efficient content creation, distribution, and monetization. Its platform utilizes data and predictive analytics to match new media brands to the most relevant freelance content producers and facilitates the collaboration required to create high-quality original content. It was founded in 2014 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California.

PacketZoom, Inc. is a technology company based in San Mateo, California, that specializes in cloud services aimed at enhancing mobile application performance. Founded in 2013, the company has developed an end-to-end solution for analyzing, detecting, and resolving networking issues in real time, without requiring changes to the app code. PacketZoom's offerings include a mobile content delivery network that optimizes cloud file transfers, supports large dynamic content, and accelerates the performance of mobile games, shopping, travel, and news applications. Its solutions, such as mobile express lane and mobile IQ, are designed to improve mobile reliability and speed, ultimately providing valuable insights into app performance for developers and users alike. As of October 2018, PacketZoom operates as a subsidiary of Roblox Corporation.

Update from Elena Tabb about Cuff Vendor Lawsuit (7/26/16): I need to correct the info below about Elena Tabb// Volume & Tone LLC : Volume & Tone LLC along with 4 other companies (not 2) have filed a lawsuit to order the court to force Cuff into bankruptcy. Cuff owed the 5 separate companies over 1.2 million dollars (in addition to some others who did not join the suit). According to our lawyers that was the only way to force Cuff Inc. to open their books to the court so we can investigate though a 3rd part court appointed lawyer if the company misappropriated funs or had any wrong doings. Cuff Inc. and thier investors were hoping to just claim insolvency which would have allowed them to skulk away quietly. By forcing them into bankruptcy the hope is that they will be forced to let the court and eventually our lawyers see where all the money went and if the way the company was handled at the end followed the law. Also I am correcting the below misinformation about my company- My company Volume & Tone LLC (parent Company) and my consulting group LANE TABB ACCESSORIES GROUP did all the design development, sourcing, and Manufacturing for ALL of the actual Jewelry and leather pieces, We spent a year getting her ideas to be working jewelry and fashion leather pieces, manufactured them with our partner factories, shipped every piece that was on pre- order and ordered for target and Amazon and extra stock to Cuff's warehouses so that they could ship. And then they disappeared, After we had paid for the last shipment to our factories with our own money. The damages to our business currently totaling more than you can imagine which we may file a Civil case this Fall. There is a lot more to this story, and I have been quiet for the past few months as we have been collecting information both for lawyers and myself- But I am currently in the process of an article about our experience with the Cuff Product Launch, Working with a Tech startup gone wrong, as well as interesting information about the main investment firm who may or may not have caused the demise intentionally, and a cautionary tale for both Investors and small businesses. The following message appears at Cuff.io,"Unfortunately Cuff is no longer in business and therefore will not be able to fulfill any outstanding orders or process any refunds. If you are currently a Cuff customer your product should continue to function, however there will no longer be any customer or technical support.". The announcement was unexpected, as the first generation & second generation devices can still be found for sale through online retailers like kohls.com target.com & was previously featured on Groupon. A former vendor charged with designing and hand crafting some of the letter pieces the Cuff module fits into, Elena Tabb of Volume & Tone based in NYC, says her and another vendor have filed a suit against Ms Sood & Cuff for $1.2 Million USD, as these vendors allege they were not paid for their work or materials. As this case makes it way through the court system, many customers,fans, & backers are left with more questions than answers. Please Note:POST-CLOSURE DEVICES ARE NOT RECCOMENDED FOR PURCHASE AS APP FUNCTIONALITY, DEVICE SUPPORT, CONNECTIVITY, ETC ARE NO LONGER SERVICIBLE. The purpose of this device was arguably one that needed to be designated as medical and regulated by the FDA-as such, without FDA approval, and since the company no longer offers assistance in anyway, please do not rely solely on these Cuff modules for health and safety reasons. One user who purchased from a 3rd party site reported an inability to create an account or setup her device after downloading the app on compatible devices with Android and iOS respectively. Elena suggests that core Cuff personnel aren't remorseful and one in particular was said to have been given a VP of Finance position elsewhere despite allegedly "mispending $7.5 million in 8 months." Less than 1 year prior to closure, Cuff was announced as having inked a deal with XFINITY HOME, Comcast's connected home solution also featuring Skybell, Rachio, Whistle, Automatic, & August. [Depreciated]Cuff is a new line of jewelry wearables that serves as an alert system for family and friends. The collection consists of bracelets, necklaces and key chains. The line is meant to be unisex, and offers options for both men and women. Each piece is anchored by a small rectangular component called the “CuffLinc.” This acts as an alert system of sorts for family and friends. CuffLincs can be removed and tucked into any of the pieces in the Cuff collection. Using bluetooth technology, the CuffLinc will connect to your phone via Cuff’s app. If A wearer squeezes the Cuff, an alert will go to the designated people in the wearer’s network. If anyone in the network is wearing a Cuff, their Cuff will vibrate. If they don’t have a Cuff, they will receive a push notification to their phone with the alert with the location of the sender. You can set up which of your contacts will get an alert via the startup’s app, which also holds personal and medical information like blood type, health issues and more. Users can also program their Cuffs with different alerts for people (i.e. three taps to alert my babysitter, one tap for my husband).

PerchBaby is creating products that make parenting easier using state-of-the-art wearable technology. Using their smartphone, parents can stay connected to their babies in real time and rest assured that baby is safe, healthy and happy. Our first product—Perch Essential—will be launching in Early 2016 so stay tuned…. About the company: PerchBaby manufactures baby consumer electronics in the wearable and internet-of-things market using state-of-the-art, proprietary sensing technology. The company was founded in 2014, in San Mateo, CA and is a portfolio company of Tandem Capital.

Tile gives everything the power of smart location, locating more than six million unique items every day. Leveraging its vast community that spans 195 countries, Tile’s cloud-based finding platform helps people find the things that matter to them most. The company is based in San Mateo, CA and is backed by Francisco Partners, Bessemer Venture Partners, and GGV Capital. For more information, please visit Tile.com.

A mobile remix platform for photo, video, and audio. We allow users to download, remix and share a new generation of multimedia creations.

Caarbon building a smartphone app for on-demand valet parking. And yes, the extra A is part of its name.

Shoe Lovers is the world’s largest online community for shoe fashionistas, curated with love. We have grown to 38+M Facebook fans in a little over a year and a half by offering a uniquely disruptive social entertainment and commerce platform to help passionate women who love shoes to find offers, discover trends around the world, and share their passion with others. Discovering shoes that match personal taste is difficult for many women with the immense set of offers distributed across thousands of sites, and attempts to personalize the user experience and capture user preferences through contests often result in offers which don’t quite match the user’s fashion sensibilities. The power of social commerce resides in the network effect of recommendations, and ShoeLovers was built to maximize the network effect of the community interactions, and automatically capture the fans’ preferences with unprecedented accuracy to provide an outstanding user experience.

popSlate is a provider of a digital smartphone cover that enhances the user experience by incorporating an always-on ePaper screen on the back of the phone. This innovative device allows users to display images from their galleries, cameras, social media, or curated artist channels, effectively transforming the back of the phone into a secondary screen. By combining features of a smartwatch, battery case, and e-reader, popSlate enables individuals to access and showcase content seamlessly, making it a unique accessory for modern smartphone users.

Arbiter Solutions is a company that has developed a platform enabling real-money betting in online and mobile games. As a graduate of the Boost VC incubator focused on bitcoin startups, Arbiter aims to provide users with a seamless experience for gambling on various gaming applications. The platform facilitates real-money wagering, positioning Arbiter as a key player in the evolving landscape of online gaming and betting.

Sift is a free shopping app shop for Christmas and BlackFriday Sales. Find products and stay connected to brands and retailers. See what’s trending at BestBuy, Macy’s, Nordstom, Toys-R-Us, Target and 3000 more stores. They have millions of products and thousands of stores. Also, discover new stores and products.

Update from Elena Tabb about Cuff Vendor Lawsuit (7/26/16): I need to correct the info below about Elena Tabb// Volume & Tone LLC : Volume & Tone LLC along with 4 other companies (not 2) have filed a lawsuit to order the court to force Cuff into bankruptcy. Cuff owed the 5 separate companies over 1.2 million dollars (in addition to some others who did not join the suit). According to our lawyers that was the only way to force Cuff Inc. to open their books to the court so we can investigate though a 3rd part court appointed lawyer if the company misappropriated funs or had any wrong doings. Cuff Inc. and thier investors were hoping to just claim insolvency which would have allowed them to skulk away quietly. By forcing them into bankruptcy the hope is that they will be forced to let the court and eventually our lawyers see where all the money went and if the way the company was handled at the end followed the law. Also I am correcting the below misinformation about my company- My company Volume & Tone LLC (parent Company) and my consulting group LANE TABB ACCESSORIES GROUP did all the design development, sourcing, and Manufacturing for ALL of the actual Jewelry and leather pieces, We spent a year getting her ideas to be working jewelry and fashion leather pieces, manufactured them with our partner factories, shipped every piece that was on pre- order and ordered for target and Amazon and extra stock to Cuff's warehouses so that they could ship. And then they disappeared, After we had paid for the last shipment to our factories with our own money. The damages to our business currently totaling more than you can imagine which we may file a Civil case this Fall. There is a lot more to this story, and I have been quiet for the past few months as we have been collecting information both for lawyers and myself- But I am currently in the process of an article about our experience with the Cuff Product Launch, Working with a Tech startup gone wrong, as well as interesting information about the main investment firm who may or may not have caused the demise intentionally, and a cautionary tale for both Investors and small businesses. The following message appears at Cuff.io,"Unfortunately Cuff is no longer in business and therefore will not be able to fulfill any outstanding orders or process any refunds. If you are currently a Cuff customer your product should continue to function, however there will no longer be any customer or technical support.". The announcement was unexpected, as the first generation & second generation devices can still be found for sale through online retailers like kohls.com target.com & was previously featured on Groupon. A former vendor charged with designing and hand crafting some of the letter pieces the Cuff module fits into, Elena Tabb of Volume & Tone based in NYC, says her and another vendor have filed a suit against Ms Sood & Cuff for $1.2 Million USD, as these vendors allege they were not paid for their work or materials. As this case makes it way through the court system, many customers,fans, & backers are left with more questions than answers. Please Note:POST-CLOSURE DEVICES ARE NOT RECCOMENDED FOR PURCHASE AS APP FUNCTIONALITY, DEVICE SUPPORT, CONNECTIVITY, ETC ARE NO LONGER SERVICIBLE. The purpose of this device was arguably one that needed to be designated as medical and regulated by the FDA-as such, without FDA approval, and since the company no longer offers assistance in anyway, please do not rely solely on these Cuff modules for health and safety reasons. One user who purchased from a 3rd party site reported an inability to create an account or setup her device after downloading the app on compatible devices with Android and iOS respectively. Elena suggests that core Cuff personnel aren't remorseful and one in particular was said to have been given a VP of Finance position elsewhere despite allegedly "mispending $7.5 million in 8 months." Less than 1 year prior to closure, Cuff was announced as having inked a deal with XFINITY HOME, Comcast's connected home solution also featuring Skybell, Rachio, Whistle, Automatic, & August. [Depreciated]Cuff is a new line of jewelry wearables that serves as an alert system for family and friends. The collection consists of bracelets, necklaces and key chains. The line is meant to be unisex, and offers options for both men and women. Each piece is anchored by a small rectangular component called the “CuffLinc.” This acts as an alert system of sorts for family and friends. CuffLincs can be removed and tucked into any of the pieces in the Cuff collection. Using bluetooth technology, the CuffLinc will connect to your phone via Cuff’s app. If A wearer squeezes the Cuff, an alert will go to the designated people in the wearer’s network. If anyone in the network is wearing a Cuff, their Cuff will vibrate. If they don’t have a Cuff, they will receive a push notification to their phone with the alert with the location of the sender. You can set up which of your contacts will get an alert via the startup’s app, which also holds personal and medical information like blood type, health issues and more. Users can also program their Cuffs with different alerts for people (i.e. three taps to alert my babysitter, one tap for my husband).

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UpOut Inc. is an online guide and mobile application focused on helping users discover events in major cities such as San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York City, Chicago, Seattle, and Washington, D.C. Established in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers an invite-only membership that provides complimentary tickets to various events, along with a comprehensive event guide showcasing a variety of activities, including fitness, comedy, live music, classes, food and drink, theater, and art exhibits. In addition to its core services, UpOut organizes contests, operates a culture blog, and offers gift cards, enhancing the social and recreational experiences of its users.

Industry first: Hometapper is a magazine style browser of homes for sale. The earlier the buyer is on her home search, the more homes she wants to look at. Hometapper makes browsing thousands of home listing enjoyable on web, tablet or smartphone. Huge Market: 93 million of the 100 million monthly real estate site visitors aren't ready to buy. They are in the "idea stage" of home buying. They call these "browsers" not "buyers". Current sites are built for "buyers" who know the exact type and location of the home they want. New technology: With their proprietary image recognition software, they are also the first to tag photos by room type (kitchen, bath) and the first to allow browsing by room. Viewing 100s of homes takes less than a minute in Hometapper and over an hour using other real estate tools. Listings come from the MLS. Their team has over 10 years developing MLS-connected software.

Swoopt is a mobile application that offers daily fantasy sports games to its users. Users of the mobile app are capable of playing free and paid fantasy sports games and win cash prizes. Swoopt was founded in 2011 by Matthew Himelstein and Michael Ferguson and is based in California.

Nokori is an enterprise communications company that provides secure mobile communications services for businesses. Nokori's flagship product is Nokbox, a shared work directory that enables employees to call and text without giving out phone numbers - a replacement for BBM and Nextel focused initially at small and medium sized businesses. Nokbox was founded in 2013 by Gaurav Namit, Herbert Siojo, and William Cheung in the SF Bay Area.

Shoptimize India offers a comprehensive cloud and AI-based software suite tailored for e-commerce businesses. The platform facilitates the establishment of online stores by providing essential tools for integrating payment gateways and logistics, as well as marketing solutions and real-time analytics. It is designed to assist brands in enhancing their online revenues, generating traffic, and converting visitors into customers. By leveraging advanced technology, Shoptimize enables businesses to expand their reach, gain valuable customer insights, and build profitable digital operations.

BASH Gaming creates casino games for social and mobile platforms, allowing users to play with each other across Facebook, iPhones, and iPads. It was co-founded by Sumit Gupta, Vikas Gupta, and Lalit Patel in 2007.

Gimmie provides digital marketing tools to acquire, convert and retain more customers on web and mobile. For the past two years, customers on the platform include some of Asia’s largest telcos, media companies, retailers and brands. More info can be found at its homepage: www.gimmie.io Headquartered in Singapore, Gimmie is a start-up company founded in 2011 and is supported by a group of global investors including Tandem, National Research Foundation (NRF), Wavemaker Labs, Ideosource and IdeaRiverRun.

Juice in the City (http://www.juiceinthecity.com), started in May 2010, is a trusted matchmaker between local businesses and moms who work together to support the local economy. Juice aims to ‘grow local' by featuring the best of small, locally owned businesses tested by moms for moms who earn money through the deals they make. With Juice's nationwide team of moms identifying, sourcing and writing about the deals featured each day, local businesses can rely on repeat business through the trusted recommendations of their most valuable customers.

PagerDuty, Inc. operates a digital operations management platform designed to enhance real-time operational capabilities for businesses globally. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company provides a software-as-a-service solution that integrates digital signals from various systems and devices with human response data, enabling teams to respond effectively to incidents and disruptions. Its platform offers a range of services, including event intelligence, incident response, on-call management, and advanced analytics, catering to industries such as technology, telecommunications, retail, and financial services. With over 10,000 customers, including notable names like Comcast and Slack, PagerDuty empowers organizations to proactively manage incidents and ensure exceptional customer experiences. The company's partnership with Tata Consultancy Services further supports efforts in digital transformation.

PlayHaven is a mobile game management platform based in Santa Monica, offering developers tools to efficiently handle player acquisition, engagement, and monetization. Its comprehensive solution supports developers throughout the entire user lifecycle, optimizing their ability to manage over 20,000 games and engage with more than 800 million unique users, including 176 million monthly active users. With a staggering 14 billion in-game events processed each month, PlayHaven's services are utilized by notable game developers such as Cartoon Network, Glu Mobile, and SEGA, enhancing their advertising strategies and overall game performance.

Zecter offers consumer hybrid cloud storage solutions and media solutions that allow video and music streaming over the web.

FlightCaster predicts flight delays. FlightCaster can predict your probability of delay hours before the airline or any other app notifies you. FlightCaster uses a patent-pending algorithm that scours data on every domestic flight for the past 10-years and matches it to real-time conditions.

PlayHaven is a mobile game management platform based in Santa Monica, offering developers tools to efficiently handle player acquisition, engagement, and monetization. Its comprehensive solution supports developers throughout the entire user lifecycle, optimizing their ability to manage over 20,000 games and engage with more than 800 million unique users, including 176 million monthly active users. With a staggering 14 billion in-game events processed each month, PlayHaven's services are utilized by notable game developers such as Cartoon Network, Glu Mobile, and SEGA, enhancing their advertising strategies and overall game performance.

Zecter offers consumer hybrid cloud storage solutions and media solutions that allow video and music streaming over the web.

Attassa provides email enhancement products that improve email by exposing the rich information contained in a person's email history, protecting the email history through seamless backup, and giving access to all the information in an email history via mobile applications. Attassa believes that email is about the people you are communicating with, rather than about a chronological set of messages. They expose your email in terms of the people and relationships you have and the conversations and documents you share with those people. It is an alternative way to view email that is fast and intuitive. Attassa's first application is All My Mail on the iPhone. It enables you to quickly find whatever message or document you’re looking for across all your email accounts. All messages, attachments and contact details are available in a few taps.

Travelers seeking more authentic travel experiences can now tap into a rich community of local people eager to help them with Localyte.com. Localyte.com is the first website focused entirely on connecting travelers with local people ("Localytes") in travel destinations. A growing community of over 30,000 Localytes in more than 160 countries provides travelers with up-to-date advice and unique services, helping them step off the tourist track for more authentic travel experiences.