Synadia Communications Inc. is a technology company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2017. It specializes in developing a global utility platform that connects digital systems, services, and devices. The company is known for its open-source messaging system, NATS.io, which supports cloud-native applications, microservices architectures, and Internet of Things (IoT) messaging. Synadia leads the development of NATS.io as a Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) project and offers a secure, globally available communications platform known as NGS, built on this technology. In addition to its core offerings, Synadia provides commercial support, consulting, non-recurring engineering (NRE) services, and training, enabling organizations to leverage its innovative solutions for modern distributed systems.
Coordinape
Venture Round in 2023
Coordinape is a B2B company that provides collaboration, communication, and connection services for teams in the digital economy.
Push Protocol
Seed Round in 2021
Push Protocol is a decentralized communication protocol designed for the web3 ecosystem that facilitates the delivery of notifications related to both on-chain and off-chain activities. The protocol enables users, decentralized applications (dApps), and service providers to create customizable notifications based on various triggers, including smart contracts and backend systems. By utilizing an open communication network of push nodes, Push Protocol connects to users' wallet addresses, allowing notifications to be displayed across any crypto wallet or interface. This platform-agnostic solution aims to enhance user engagement in the web3 space, as it allows users to receive and potentially earn cryptocurrency through the notifications they receive.
Hi Marley
Series B in 2021
Hi Marley, Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, offers a conversational platform tailored for the insurance industry. Their flagship product, Marley, facilitates connections between insurance companies and customers through intelligent messaging and human interaction. The platform enables insurers to engage with clients via messaging, update them on policies, and address routine inquiries efficiently. Hi Marley serves auto, home, and business insurance companies, aiming to enhance customer satisfaction and operational productivity by streamlining communication around claims, underwriting, and policyholder services.
Synadia
Venture Round in 2020
Synadia Communications Inc. is a technology company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2017. It specializes in developing a global utility platform that connects digital systems, services, and devices. The company is known for its open-source messaging system, NATS.io, which supports cloud-native applications, microservices architectures, and Internet of Things (IoT) messaging. Synadia leads the development of NATS.io as a Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) project and offers a secure, globally available communications platform known as NGS, built on this technology. In addition to its core offerings, Synadia provides commercial support, consulting, non-recurring engineering (NRE) services, and training, enabling organizations to leverage its innovative solutions for modern distributed systems.
Hi Marley
Series A in 2020
Hi Marley, Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, offers a conversational platform tailored for the insurance industry. Their flagship product, Marley, facilitates connections between insurance companies and customers through intelligent messaging and human interaction. The platform enables insurers to engage with clients via messaging, update them on policies, and address routine inquiries efficiently. Hi Marley serves auto, home, and business insurance companies, aiming to enhance customer satisfaction and operational productivity by streamlining communication around claims, underwriting, and policyholder services.
Hi Marley
Series A in 2019
Hi Marley, Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, offers a conversational platform tailored for the insurance industry. Their flagship product, Marley, facilitates connections between insurance companies and customers through intelligent messaging and human interaction. The platform enables insurers to engage with clients via messaging, update them on policies, and address routine inquiries efficiently. Hi Marley serves auto, home, and business insurance companies, aiming to enhance customer satisfaction and operational productivity by streamlining communication around claims, underwriting, and policyholder services.
Synadia
Seed Round in 2018
Synadia Communications Inc. is a technology company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2017. It specializes in developing a global utility platform that connects digital systems, services, and devices. The company is known for its open-source messaging system, NATS.io, which supports cloud-native applications, microservices architectures, and Internet of Things (IoT) messaging. Synadia leads the development of NATS.io as a Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) project and offers a secure, globally available communications platform known as NGS, built on this technology. In addition to its core offerings, Synadia provides commercial support, consulting, non-recurring engineering (NRE) services, and training, enabling organizations to leverage its innovative solutions for modern distributed systems.
Helpshift
Series B in 2016
Helpshift is a San Francisco-based company specializing in mobile customer service software. Founded in 2012, Helpshift offers a platform designed to provide proactive support and engagement for customers using mobile apps and web services. The platform includes features such as in-app FAQs, in-app chat, CRM ticketing systems, campaigns, and surveys. Helpshift is unique in its focus on the mobile era, providing an in-app help experience that mimics modern messaging apps, ensuring users do not need to leave their current app for support. The company uses bots to automate up to 90% of user issues, enhancing response times while reducing costs. Helpshift serves many top mobile apps and games, including those from Supercell, Square, Tencent, and Microsoft, and is installed on two billion devices worldwide, serving over 820 million active consumers monthly.
PullString
Series D in 2016
PullString, Inc. is an entertainment and technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in creating interactive applications for computer conversation with characters. Founded in 2011 and originally known as ToyTalk, the company offers the PullString Platform, which combines design and artificial intelligence to enable the development of conversation-based narratives across various media. This platform supports a wide range of applications, including voice and text interactions on major conversational platforms such as Facebook Messenger and Amazon Alexa. PullString's technology is utilized in diverse sectors, including entertainment, customer service, and gaming, allowing companies to create engaging conversational experiences. Notable projects include interactive characters like Hello Barbie and experiences related to popular franchises such as Call of Duty. The company focuses on empowering users to design, prototype, and publish engaging voice applications effectively.
Howdy believes Slack is the operating system for a new class of helpful bots. Howdy works along side you at work and participates in the day to day activities of your company as an active member of the team.
First Opinion
Series A in 2014
First Opinion, established in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in a smartphone-based application that connects parents, primarily mothers, with physician mothers for health-related advice and support. This includes guidance on illness, injury, pregnancy, child development, nutrition, lactation, and sleep training. The platform offers 24/7 access to doctors via messaging, with the option to upgrade for treatment services.
PullString
Series C in 2014
PullString, Inc. is an entertainment and technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in creating interactive applications for computer conversation with characters. Founded in 2011 and originally known as ToyTalk, the company offers the PullString Platform, which combines design and artificial intelligence to enable the development of conversation-based narratives across various media. This platform supports a wide range of applications, including voice and text interactions on major conversational platforms such as Facebook Messenger and Amazon Alexa. PullString's technology is utilized in diverse sectors, including entertainment, customer service, and gaming, allowing companies to create engaging conversational experiences. Notable projects include interactive characters like Hello Barbie and experiences related to popular franchises such as Call of Duty. The company focuses on empowering users to design, prototype, and publish engaging voice applications effectively.
Helpshift
Series A in 2014
Helpshift is a San Francisco-based company specializing in mobile customer service software. Founded in 2012, Helpshift offers a platform designed to provide proactive support and engagement for customers using mobile apps and web services. The platform includes features such as in-app FAQs, in-app chat, CRM ticketing systems, campaigns, and surveys. Helpshift is unique in its focus on the mobile era, providing an in-app help experience that mimics modern messaging apps, ensuring users do not need to leave their current app for support. The company uses bots to automate up to 90% of user issues, enhancing response times while reducing costs. Helpshift serves many top mobile apps and games, including those from Supercell, Square, Tencent, and Microsoft, and is installed on two billion devices worldwide, serving over 820 million active consumers monthly.
Message Bus
Venture Round in 2014
Mail Bypass, Inc., doing business as Message Bus, provides a cloud-native application service for enabling and powering messaging across email and mobile channels. Its service enables enterprises and application developers to deliver transactional and marketing messages, including emails, SMS, push mails, and social messages. The company was incorporated in 2010 and is based in Corte Madera, California.
First Opinion
Seed Round in 2014
First Opinion, established in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in a smartphone-based application that connects parents, primarily mothers, with physician mothers for health-related advice and support. This includes guidance on illness, injury, pregnancy, child development, nutrition, lactation, and sleep training. The platform offers 24/7 access to doctors via messaging, with the option to upgrade for treatment services.
MessageMe
Series A in 2013
MessageMe is a mobile messaging application designed to enhance communication through personalized and emotionally engaging interactions. The platform focuses on creating a fun and lightweight user experience, encouraging users to send and respond to messages in a dynamic manner. By applying techniques from social gaming, MessageMe aims to enrich the emotional context of messaging, thereby increasing user engagement and excitement. The company has attracted interest from major players in the tech industry, including Snapchat and Truecaller. Ultimately, MessageMe was acquired by Yahoo for a sum estimated between $30 million and $40 million, reflecting its potential in the competitive messaging app landscape.
MessageMe
Seed Round in 2013
MessageMe is a mobile messaging application designed to enhance communication through personalized and emotionally engaging interactions. The platform focuses on creating a fun and lightweight user experience, encouraging users to send and respond to messages in a dynamic manner. By applying techniques from social gaming, MessageMe aims to enrich the emotional context of messaging, thereby increasing user engagement and excitement. The company has attracted interest from major players in the tech industry, including Snapchat and Truecaller. Ultimately, MessageMe was acquired by Yahoo for a sum estimated between $30 million and $40 million, reflecting its potential in the competitive messaging app landscape.
PullString
Series B in 2012
PullString, Inc. is an entertainment and technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in creating interactive applications for computer conversation with characters. Founded in 2011 and originally known as ToyTalk, the company offers the PullString Platform, which combines design and artificial intelligence to enable the development of conversation-based narratives across various media. This platform supports a wide range of applications, including voice and text interactions on major conversational platforms such as Facebook Messenger and Amazon Alexa. PullString's technology is utilized in diverse sectors, including entertainment, customer service, and gaming, allowing companies to create engaging conversational experiences. Notable projects include interactive characters like Hello Barbie and experiences related to popular franchises such as Call of Duty. The company focuses on empowering users to design, prototype, and publish engaging voice applications effectively.
Helpshift
Seed Round in 2012
Helpshift is a San Francisco-based company specializing in mobile customer service software. Founded in 2012, Helpshift offers a platform designed to provide proactive support and engagement for customers using mobile apps and web services. The platform includes features such as in-app FAQs, in-app chat, CRM ticketing systems, campaigns, and surveys. Helpshift is unique in its focus on the mobile era, providing an in-app help experience that mimics modern messaging apps, ensuring users do not need to leave their current app for support. The company uses bots to automate up to 90% of user issues, enhancing response times while reducing costs. Helpshift serves many top mobile apps and games, including those from Supercell, Square, Tencent, and Microsoft, and is installed on two billion devices worldwide, serving over 820 million active consumers monthly.
Message Bus
Series B in 2012
Mail Bypass, Inc., doing business as Message Bus, provides a cloud-native application service for enabling and powering messaging across email and mobile channels. Its service enables enterprises and application developers to deliver transactional and marketing messages, including emails, SMS, push mails, and social messages. The company was incorporated in 2010 and is based in Corte Madera, California.
MessageMe
Seed Round in 2012
MessageMe is a mobile messaging application designed to enhance communication through personalized and emotionally engaging interactions. The platform focuses on creating a fun and lightweight user experience, encouraging users to send and respond to messages in a dynamic manner. By applying techniques from social gaming, MessageMe aims to enrich the emotional context of messaging, thereby increasing user engagement and excitement. The company has attracted interest from major players in the tech industry, including Snapchat and Truecaller. Ultimately, MessageMe was acquired by Yahoo for a sum estimated between $30 million and $40 million, reflecting its potential in the competitive messaging app landscape.
Dinamundo
Seed Round in 2012
Dinamundo is a social check-in service that encourages real-world connections through humor. Users can check in with one another by scanning QR codes on their smartphones, which rewards them with comedic fortunes crafted by professional comedians. This approach aims to foster genuine interactions while leveraging technology, countering the trend of excessive smartphone use that often isolates individuals. The Dinamundo app allows users to share their humorous experiences on social media and track their interactions with others. Founded by a team of startup veterans in San Francisco, Dinamundo's mission is to enhance social engagement by integrating laughter and fun into everyday encounters. The service is free and designed to promote a lighthearted atmosphere among users.
PullString
Series A in 2011
PullString, Inc. is an entertainment and technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in creating interactive applications for computer conversation with characters. Founded in 2011 and originally known as ToyTalk, the company offers the PullString Platform, which combines design and artificial intelligence to enable the development of conversation-based narratives across various media. This platform supports a wide range of applications, including voice and text interactions on major conversational platforms such as Facebook Messenger and Amazon Alexa. PullString's technology is utilized in diverse sectors, including entertainment, customer service, and gaming, allowing companies to create engaging conversational experiences. Notable projects include interactive characters like Hello Barbie and experiences related to popular franchises such as Call of Duty. The company focuses on empowering users to design, prototype, and publish engaging voice applications effectively.
Message Bus
Series A in 2011
Mail Bypass, Inc., doing business as Message Bus, provides a cloud-native application service for enabling and powering messaging across email and mobile channels. Its service enables enterprises and application developers to deliver transactional and marketing messages, including emails, SMS, push mails, and social messages. The company was incorporated in 2010 and is based in Corte Madera, California.