Consumer Startups

CuidaPet is an on-demand veterinary service that lets pet owners book home visits from general and specialist veterinarians through an online platform, offering consultations, vaccinations, and preventive exams. Operating in Chile, it also runs a physical clinic in Providencia for specialty consultations and procedures.

1 investor

Cuisyn is building a group of restaurant and hospitality concepts, aiming to become a leading gastronomy group in Germany and Europe. The company develops and operates dining concepts intended to make cities and regions more attractive.

1 investor

Cult MIA is an online fashion retailer selling made-to-order clothing including dresses, separates and warm-weather staples for consumers. It operates as a direct-to-consumer ecommerce apparel brand.

1 investor

Culturespaces operates cultural venues and immersive digital art exhibitions ("Lumières" centers) as well as museums and art centers across cities including Paris, Bordeaux, New York, Amsterdam, Seoul, Tokyo and others. It runs sites such as the Atelier des Lumières, Bassins des Lumières, Musée Jacquemart-André and Caumont - Centre d'Art.

1 investor

Culver's is a fast-food restaurant chain known for its ButterBurgers and fresh frozen custard, offering menu items such as floats, salads, and coolers. It operates a customer loyalty program that rewards points for purchases.

1 investor

Cumulus manufactures a cold coffee brewing machine that produces cold brew, nitro, and cold espresso on demand, sold direct to consumers alongside specialty coffee capsules and accessories.

1 investor

Cupla is a relationship management app that helps couples coordinate shared schedules, tasks, and events to prioritize quality time together. The platform targets busy couples seeking to reduce logistical friction and strengthen their relationships.

1 investor

Curbicus makes a patented handheld device paired with compostable capsules, delivered by subscription, that collects dog waste for composting. The product targets pet owners seeking a cleaner, more sustainable alternative to plastic waste bags.

1 investor

Curio was a service that turned trusted, high-quality journalism into narrated audio and, in 2023, offered a tool for creating podcasts on any subject. The company has shut down as of 2024.

1 investor

Curious Cardinals runs a virtual 1:1 mentorship platform that pairs K-12 students with mentors from top universities for academic support and passion project guidance. Students meet weekly with mentors to build projects, improve study skills, and prepare for college, with the service delivered through a subscription model.

1 investor

A platform where readers can discover short stories and provide financial support directly to the writers who create them.

1 investor

CuriousCat is a question-and-answer platform where users ask and answer questions on various topics, with options for anonymous posting and community moderation.

1 investor

Curiouz is an online store selling curated vintage furniture, lighting, and design objects, including rare and collectible pieces. It targets interior design enthusiasts and collectors shopping for vintage home décor.

1 investor

Curist is a direct-to-consumer brand offering affordable over-the-counter medications for symptoms including allergies, heartburn, arthritis, acne, and pain, with guidance from doctor advisors. It aims to increase access to affordable medication and improve at-home self-treatment.

1 investor

Mode operates EarnOS, a rewards and monetization engine that runs on mobile phones and pays users for their daily activities and screen time. The company runs an M&A-driven platform spanning consumer apps, device licensing (EarnPhone), media, and financial services, acquiring profitable app businesses and integrating them with EarnOS.

1 investor

Fishbit makes smart monitoring and automation devices for aquariums, allowing users to track and control their tanks remotely through a mobile app.

1 investor

Curtice Brothers produces ketchup and condiments made from natural ingredients like tomatoes and apples, sold direct-to-consumer in Germany and Austria.

1 investor

Curtiss Motorcycles designs and produces electric motorcycles positioned as luxury, design-focused vehicles.

1 investor

Curve offers a digital wallet app (Curve Pay) that consolidates a user's payment cards into one wallet, letting consumers switch the card used after a purchase, avoid foreign transaction fees, and stack cashback rewards on top of existing card benefits. The company serves over 6 million consumers and is regulated across the UK and EEA.

1 investor

Curves operates a chain of women-only fitness clubs offering a 30-minute workout program, presented as a scientifically validated exercise format. Founded in 1992, it runs as a franchise network with a focus on community, charity, and women's health and wellbeing.

1 investor

Cushion builds AI and machine-learning infrastructure that extracts and structures consumer financial data from email inboxes, including buy now pay later loans, utilities, subscriptions, and credit card statements. Originally launched to automatically negotiate bank fee waivers for consumers, it created a structured data layer covering fragmented BNPL and everyday spending data.

1 investor

CUSI – Gourmetandino is a family business in Ecuador that connects local farming communities with consumers by minimally processing crops from Ecuadorian food producers into premixes and ingredients for preparing healthy, nutritious foods. It serves consumers seeking practical, quick-to-prepare food products.

1 investor

Custodian is a subscription app for car owners that organizes vehicle-related paperwork and documents, sends renewal and expiration reminders, and helps with insurance renewals, accident claims, and vehicle verification. It is aimed at drivers in Mexico, with services such as verification support focused on Mexico City (CDMX).

1 investor

Custom Flavors develops and manufactures customized flavors derived from natural sources for food and beverage companies of all sizes. The company offers a portfolio of over 20,000 flavors with formulation, testing, and regulatory support throughout the product development process.

1 investor