Consumer Startups

HotelTonight is an online marketplace offering discounted last-minute hotel bookings across thousands of properties in major cities and destinations worldwide. The platform serves leisure travelers seeking deals on same-day or advance reservations through its website and mobile app.

17 investors

Intro is an online marketplace that enables users to book video consultations with in-demand experts across various fields such as interior design and entrepreneurship. The platform connects knowledge seekers with experienced professionals who offer paid advice and guidance.

17 investors

Meta operates Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Threads, and funds the Reality Labs division and the open-weight Llama models.

17 investors

Primer operates a network of microschools blending human instruction with technology to personalize learning for K-12 students, addressing education gaps in math and reading.

17 investors

The RealReal is an online marketplace for authenticated luxury consignment, allowing consumers to buy and sell pre-owned designer clothing, accessories, jewelry, watches, and home goods.

17 investors

Allbirds is a footwear brand that makes shoes using natural and regenerative materials such as merino wool, with a focus on reducing product carbon footprints. The company measures emissions using its own third-party-verified Life Cycle Assessment tool and sources wool through regenerative programs like New Zealand Merino's ZQRX.

16 investors

Aunt Flow provides free, organic cotton period product dispensers for public bathrooms in schools and businesses across North America. The company combines product distribution with a donation program that has contributed millions of period products to menstruators in need.

16 investors

Burrow designs and sells modular furniture with an emphasis on quality, affordability, and fast delivery. The company offers pieces for residential use, with a focus on functional design, quick assembly, and innovative features.

16 investors

BYJU'S offers online learning programs, video lessons, and a personalized learning app for students in India, including tutoring and exam-preparation programs for competitive tests such as JEE and NEET.

16 investors

Lemonade is a digital insurance provider offering homeowners, renters, car, pet, and term life insurance policies. The company uses AI to streamline policy underwriting and claims processing, targeting consumers seeking affordable insurance with fast, digital-first service.

16 investors

Sandbox VR operates location-based virtual reality entertainment centers where groups of up to six people experience immersive multiplayer games using proprietary full-body motion capture and haptic technology. The company develops exclusive AAA experiences designed as social, narrative-driven adventures for consumers seeking premium entertainment.

16 investors

Settle provides a platform that consolidates procurement and accounts payable for consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands, enabling them to manage purchases, track spending, and pay vendors. The platform also offers working capital financing to support cash flow and production schedules for CPG companies.

16 investors

Zepto operates a network of micro-warehouses across Indian cities to provide rapid grocery delivery to consumers. The company has built a logistics infrastructure designed to fulfill orders within minutes.

16 investors

Blank Street operates specialty coffee shops with a small-footprint model, serving high-quality specialty coffee and locally-sourced food at affordable prices. The company operates locations across New York, London, Boston, and Washington DC.

15 investors

ClassDojo is a global community platform connecting over 50 million teachers and families to share learning moments through photos, videos, and messages. The platform serves schools and families worldwide, providing a safe online space for children to learn through play and discovery.

15 investors

Credit Karma is an AI-powered personal finance platform that provides free credit scores, credit monitoring, cashflow insights, and financial marketplace services to help consumers understand and manage their finances. The platform serves over 140 million members with tools for credit analysis, tax filing, and financial opportunity identification.

15 investors

Duolingo offers app-based language learning through short, game-like lessons that teach reading, writing, listening, and speaking, using AI and language science to personalize the experience. It also provides an online English proficiency test for people who need to certify their English skills.

15 investors

Emerge is building a multi-sensory communication platform that uses a tabletop device generating an ultrasonic forcefield to let users feel on-screen content in their bare hands without controllers or gloves. Powered by Emotion AI, it aims to add touch, sight, sound, and shared tactile experiences to at-home communication across VR, AR, and smart TVs.

15 investors

Grover offers technology products such as smartphones and other consumer electronics through flexible rental subscription plans, allowing customers to pay for the duration they use a device. Returned devices are wiped, refurbished, and rented again, supporting a circular model for consumer tech.

15 investors

Hippo is an online home insurance marketplace that connects customers with quotes from top-rated carriers and provides expert guidance through dedicated agents. The platform offers homeowners insurance along with add-on coverage options for auto, flood, rental properties, and other protection needs.

15 investors

Happen Bank originates and sells unsecured personal loans to institutional investors including banks, credit unions, and asset managers seeking high-yield, short-duration credit assets. The company operates as a publicly traded U.S. national bank that has originated over $100 billion in loans since inception.

15 investors

Mill makes an electric food waste recycler for homes that reduces food scraps by 80% and converts them into nutrient-rich grounds for gardens or farms. The device targets consumers and food service businesses seeking to reduce waste and environmental impact.

15 investors

Omaze runs prize draws where its community can win luxury homes, supercars, and cash prizes while raising money for charity partners. It operates as an entertainment company with a social purpose, serving consumers in the UK and Germany.

15 investors

Sweetgreen offers salads and plant-forward meals with workplace-focused services including office catering, batch delivery, and a subsidized meal credits program for teams. It serves companies looking to provide food options for their employees, whether in-office or remote.

15 investors