Community Startups

Taro operates a community platform where software engineers access educational content and career development resources while tech companies use the service to source and recruit engineering talent.

3 investors

Beeper is a unified messaging app that consolidates popular messaging services into a single cross-platform interface. It supports Android, iPhone, iPad, ChromeOS, macOS, Windows, and Linux, with optional paid features for power users managing multiple accounts.

2 investors

A subscription video platform that helps Black viewers discover and watch content created by and featuring Black creators and performers.

2 investors

Filadd offers online test-preparation courses for college entrance exams in Chile, Brazil, Argentina, and Colombia, featuring video lessons, live tutoring, and AI-generated study plans tailored to individual students.

2 investors

Jemi was a no-code website and store builder that let creators launch branded online shops and sell merch and experiences.

2 investors

KubeSail provides tools and custom hardware for self-hosting applications at home, letting individuals run apps like PhotoPrism, NocoDB, and Minecraft while retaining ownership of their data. For businesses, it offers on-demand deployment of software instances to end users, either in the cloud or via pre-configured shipped hardware.

2 investors

Myria is a company founded by Rey Flemings that focuses on measuring and defining success, though the specific product or service offering is not detailed on the page provided.

2 investors

UpLabs runs an online marketplace where designers and developers find and share curated resources for building apps and websites. Its community uploads new content daily.

2 investors

Wakie is a social app built around voice phone calls, letting users talk with others and form friendships. People use it for conversations ranging from language practice to personal and mental-health topics, generating millions of calls and messages each month.

2 investors

Allo is a mobile app that connects neighboring families so they can coordinate social and practical support, helping them build a local community or "village." It serves families and neighbors looking to exchange favors and establish real-world connections.

1 investor

Bubble Lab provides a platform for managing online communities that consolidates applications, payments, member directories, events, and messaging into a single interface. It integrates with Slack and other communication tools to handle member onboarding, matchmaking, and community analytics.

1 investor

Café is a platform that enables hybrid teams to discover, create, and connect with communities at work based on location, interests, and schedule. The company helps organizations foster employee engagement and fulfillment through intentional relationship-building.

1 investor

Comradery offers a customizable, white-label community platform that companies use to build and run their own branded communities. It is sold as a B2B SaaS product.

1 investor

Convore is an online platform for real-time group communication, letting users join or create groups and post topics to hold conversations with others. It supports both public and private groups.

1 investor

dev/color is a non-profit organization that supports Black software engineers through mentorship, goal setting, and community events to help them enter the tech industry and advance into leadership roles. It works with members across their careers, from college through professional practice.

1 investor

Finary is a social platform where users can share investment portfolios, communicate with other investors, and discuss investment decisions together.

1 investor

Glimpse operates a platform for group video conversations that pairs participants for one-on-one chats, supporting groups ranging from small to very large. The service includes features like sequential matching, game functionality, and photo capture.

1 investor

Heysan was a free mobile messaging service and community that bridged instant messaging with SMS, allowing free messaging between phones and computers. It grew to over 1 million users and was later acquired by Good Technology.

1 investor

HOAi builds AI-powered software that automates homeowners association management tasks including answering calls, processing invoices, and resolving requests for property management companies. The platform serves HOA management companies overseeing residential communities at any scale.

1 investor

Hyper provides tools for Discord community owners to create and sell paid memberships to their servers.

1 investor

Imgfave is an image sharing community where users discover and share images, collecting favorites into themed collections such as humor, art, photography, and fashion. It serves consumers interested in curating and organizing visual content.

1 investor

Kopa operates an online marketplace for furnished monthly rentals and compatible housemates, supporting stays of 1-12 months. The platform lets users browse rentals, find roommates, and book and pay for spaces online.

1 investor

Leaders In Tech is a leadership accelerator for startup founders, offering a 6-month program for seed-stage founders and a 10-month program for Series A to pre-IPO founders. It reports over 350 alumni founders now running companies valued at more than $75B.

1 investor

Parenthoods is a community platform that helps local parents connect, meet up, and exchange advice and support. It serves parents navigating parenthood.

1 investor