Koloni is a hardware-agnostic smart locker platform that offers a versatile suite of products aimed at enhancing access to shared resources and minimizing ownership. By combining physical multi-compartment lockers with innovative software, Koloni facilitates the rental and sale of small items, such as sports equipment, enabling communities to share resources like bikes and scooters more affordably. The platform addresses the need for efficient delivery networks, luggage storage solutions, and asset management tracking, promoting sustainability and improved access in neighborhoods that may lack such amenities. Through its offerings, Koloni strives to create a more sustainable environment while providing convenient sharing options for users.
Koloni
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Koloni is a hardware-agnostic smart locker platform that offers a versatile suite of products aimed at enhancing access to shared resources and minimizing ownership. By combining physical multi-compartment lockers with innovative software, Koloni facilitates the rental and sale of small items, such as sports equipment, enabling communities to share resources like bikes and scooters more affordably. The platform addresses the need for efficient delivery networks, luggage storage solutions, and asset management tracking, promoting sustainability and improved access in neighborhoods that may lack such amenities. Through its offerings, Koloni strives to create a more sustainable environment while providing convenient sharing options for users.
Pitchly
Convertible Note in 2019
Pitchly Inc., established in 2014 and based in Des Moines, Iowa, specializes in a cloud-based content services platform tailored for M&A professionals. The platform organizes intellectual property and enables users to create custom databases for recording data points and documents. It aggregates disparate information sources, reducing time spent on creating data-heavy documents by 93% with zero errors, and halves the time required to locate information. Pitchly serves investment banks, accounting firms, advisory firms, and law firms, empowering non-technical users to generate real-time PowerPoint and Word documents linked to internal business data.
MākuSafe
Seed Round in 2019
MākuSafe Corp. is a technology company based in West Des Moines, Iowa, that specializes in wearable technology aimed at enhancing workplace safety and productivity. Founded in 2016, the company has developed a two-piece armband equipped with sensors that collect environmental data, including location and motion speed, as well as indicators of near-miss accidents. This data is transmitted to the MākuSmart platform, an online portal that allows safety and operational personnel to access real-time reports and predictive analytics. By identifying patterns in workplace risks, MākuSafe's technology helps organizations proactively reduce hazards and improve overall worker health and safety. The company's innovative approach integrates IoT sensors and software to deliver actionable insights, ultimately aiming to mitigate incidents and enhance operational efficiency.
WorkHound
Venture Round in 2017
WorkHound, Inc. is a company that offers a mobile driver retention platform designed to enhance communication between truck drivers and their employers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, WorkHound enables drivers to provide real-time feedback on their experiences, including praise, concerns, and suggestions. This feedback is aggregated and analyzed to produce actionable insights that help carriers manage and retain their drivers effectively. The platform not only simplifies communication but also aims to reduce avoidable turnover in industries such as transportation and healthcare. By utilizing insightful analytics, WorkHound assists companies of all sizes in enhancing employee retention, improving profitability, and optimizing operational costs.
BettrLife
Seed Round in 2012
BettrLife is a nutrition-focused technology company that offers a comprehensive platform designed to empower individuals in managing their long-term health and wellness. The platform features advanced tools for planning and logging food intake and physical activity, all presented through a user-friendly interface accessible on various devices, including Apple and Android. BettrLife also incorporates a two-way health coaching system that fosters direct engagement between users and health coaches, enhancing compliance and promoting healthier lifestyle behaviors. The company's cloud-based infrastructure enables real-time data synchronization, allowing fitness clubs and dietitians to effectively oversee and improve the health outcomes of their clients and patients.