Consumer Startups

Shameless Pets makes soft, chewy dog treats formulated with real beef and upcycled ingredients like sweet potatoes, free from grain, corn, and soy. The treats are marketed to pet owners as gut-friendly, protein-rich snacks and are made in the USA.

7 investors

Shazam is a mobile app for iOS and Android that identifies music playing nearby by creating a digital fingerprint of the audio and matching it against a database of tracks, then returning song and artist details along with lyrics, video, and recommendations. The app also lets users identify TV programs and ads, and is now part of Apple.

7 investors

Shinesty sells underwear, swimwear, and related apparel direct to consumers, featuring a proprietary "Ball Hammock" pouch design and MicroModal fabric. It offers men's underwear and bathing suits through its online store with a satisfaction guarantee.

7 investors

ShopShops is a livestream shopping application for fashion, beauty, and lifestyle goods. The platform connects shoppers with authentic new and pre-loved designer items through live shopping events.

7 investors

Showdrop runs in-store product sampling campaigns for consumer brands using branded vending machines placed in high-traffic retail stores, and gives brands a dashboard with data on impressions, samples dispensed, shopper demographics, feedback, and in-store and online sales lift. It serves consumer product brands looking to test and market new products through physical retail sampling.

7 investors

Siglo is a prepaid internet service provider in Mexico offering flexible, month-to-month internet access with download speeds up to 100 Mbps. The service uses modern network equipment and can be recharged via mobile app or at major retail locations.

7 investors

Skillz operates a mobile gaming platform that enables competitive play matched by skill level, offering players real-world prize opportunities while providing game developers a monetization system. The platform partners with nonprofit organizations through charity tournaments.

7 investors

smallcase is an investment app offering expert-managed model portfolios of stocks, ETFs and mutual funds, along with direct mutual funds, fixed deposits, and portfolio tracking tools. It serves retail investors in India, integrating with existing brokerage and demat accounts and offering products regulated by SEBI and RBI.

7 investors

Sofar Sounds organizes intimate live music concerts in unconventional venues such as lofts, cafes, and private spaces, connecting audiences with emerging and local artists. It runs a global network of curated shows where fans discover undiscovered talent, and offers ticketing through its platform.

7 investors

Splitwise is a mobile app for tracking and splitting shared expenses and balances among housemates, trip groups, friends, and family. It includes features such as expense logging, settling up via cash or online payments, receipt scanning, currency conversion, and charts.

7 investors

Stadium Live is a gamified social sports platform aimed at younger sports and culture fans, combining sports content with interactive social and reward features. Operated by Stadium Live Studios, it reports over 3 million users worldwide.

7 investors

Stance designs and manufactures socks and underwear for athletes, artists, and active individuals, with particular focus on comfort and craftsmanship through products like casual socks, performance socks, and underwear. The company is based in California and holds partnerships with major sports leagues including the NBA and MLB.

7 investors

Strava is a mobile app and online platform where athletes track and share their workouts, activities, and athletic performance with a community of fitness enthusiasts. The platform provides tools for endurance athletes to record, analyze, and connect with other users globally.

7 investors

Summersalt is a direct-to-consumer apparel brand selling women's swimwear, including its Sidestroke one-piece style.

7 investors

Sunflower Sober operates a digital community and support group for people pursuing sobriety, enabling peer connection and shared recovery journeys.

7 investors

Supertails is an online store for pets, offering products and services to pet parents in India, including prescription-based items requiring vet verification. It operates across 24 Indian cities.

7 investors

A daily grocery delivery service operating in Indian cities that uses recurring milk subscriptions to optimize final-delivery logistics and enable same-morning delivery of groceries.

7 investors

Tamasha is an AI-first social platform offering multiplayer social games, 1:1 chats, audio rooms, and anonymous emotional expression spaces designed to help people connect and interact. The consumer product operates across India.

7 investors

Tasker AI is an AI assistant that handles complex work and personal tasks through multi-step execution from a single user command.

7 investors

Tend operates a chain of dental studios offering general and preventive dental care, using digital X-rays and 3D scanning technology in patient-focused, spa-like clinical spaces. It serves individual and family patients across US locations including Nashville and Boston, working with major PPO insurance plans.

7 investors

Thesis is a Bitcoin venture studio that funds and builds decentralized products and protocols focused on personal empowerment.

7 investors

Topicals develops skincare products formulated with particular attention to efficacy on deeper skin tones, using clinically-backed ingredients in concentrated formulas. The company serves consumers seeking dermatologically-tested skincare solutions at accessible price points.

7 investors

Oishii operates indoor vertical farms that grow premium produce, including its Omakase Berry, strawberry products, and Rubī Tomato, distributed to consumers and retailers such as Whole Foods across the New York metropolitan area, New Jersey, Connecticut, and D.C. The company also sells specialty food items like Strawberry Shishito Jelly.

7 investors

Trashie is a service that enables consumers to clean out their closets by mailing clothing and accessories in prepaid bags, which are then sorted, resold, recycled, or donated, with users earning cash rewards for each bag submitted. The company diverts textiles from landfills through a membership model targeting individuals seeking convenient textile disposal with financial incentives.

7 investors