Upfront Ventures
Upfront Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 1996 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, with additional offices in Los Angeles and San Francisco. The firm specializes in investing in technology-driven companies across various sectors, including digital content and distribution, Ad-Tech, e-commerce, financial services, mobile technology, big data, software, and health. Upfront Ventures primarily focuses on early-stage investments, specifically targeting seed and Series A rounds, with typical investments ranging from $0.5 million to $15 million. The firm strategically invests at least 50% of its capital in North America, particularly in the vibrant ecosystems of Southern California, while also considering opportunities in Europe and other regions, including the Caribbean and Central America. Upfront Ventures takes an active role in its portfolio companies by securing board seats and has a history of backing notable startups such as Ring, TrueCar, and Maker Studios. The firm is led by Managing Partners Yves Sisteron, Mark Suster, and Kara Nortman.
Wave Crest
Series B in 2010
Wave Crest Holdings Limited is a prepaid card program management firm based in Gibraltar that specializes in payment processing solutions. The company operates an eMoney platform designed for the development and integration of various prepaid card programs, including gaming payout cards, payroll cards, corporate cards, government cards, money transfer cards, and gift cards. Wave Crest also offers comprehensive services such as program design and implementation, total program management, cardholder services, as well as card distribution and marketing. It serves a diverse clientele, including corporate and government entities, both locally in Gibraltar and internationally. Additionally, Wave Crest is recognized as a principal issuer with MasterCard Europe and Visa International, allowing it to provide customized payment technologies to meet specific client needs.
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