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500 Global — 2016 Investments

231 investments dated 2016 · page 2 of 2 · listed companies and verified rows first · show all

The Startup Rating Systemoddup.comMay 2016

A Hong Kong-based research platform that compiles and analyzes data on startups, investors, and the wider innovation ecosystem.

PropTech

Jackie Lam(Founder)inJames Giancotti

Co-investorsClick VenturesKima VenturesMoneta Ventures

TheAmazeApptheamazeapp.comFeb 2016

TheAmazeApp is a Munich-based company behind a mobile app for fashion content.

Consumer

Ann-Kathrin GrebnerGeorg WidschwendterMichael ArdeltMichael Duergner

BoardRalf RottmannRobert Lacher

TraceAirtraceair.netin𝕏Jun 2016

TraceAir provides a drone-based site monitoring and intelligence platform for land acquisition, development, and construction teams, offering topography surveys, cut/fill and stockpile detection, drainage reports, 360° site documentation, and time-stamped historical records.

Construction TechPropTechSaaS

Dmitry KorolevinMaria Khokhlova(Founder)in

Co-investorsMetropolis VCPeakSpan Capital PartnersProspective TechnologiesBuran Venture CapitalFlashpoint Venture CapitalGEM Capital+2 more

TradeHerotradehero.mobiFeb 2016

An affiliate review site that ranks and reviews US sweepstakes casinos, comparing their welcome offers, coin economies, game libraries, and prize redemption terms.

GamingMedia & EntertainmentPropTech

Dinesh BhatiaDominic Morris

Co-investorsIPV Capital

Treattreat.coAug 2016

Treat provides a pet care app for owners of dogs and other animals.

Consumer

Kait LinkMarta CroweSteve Simitzis

Co-investorsGreylock Partners

Trusting Socialtrustingsocial.cominJun 2016

Trusting Social builds Big Data credit scoring and risk-profiling technology for banks and financial institutions to reach unbanked and underbanked consumers.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityData & InfrastructureFintech

Nguyen Nguyen(Founder)inTuyen Huynh(Founder)inBharath Vasudevan(Chief Revenue Officer)inSaat Prihartono(Country Director Indonesia)inJohnny Escaler(Country Director Philippines)inNguyen An Nguyen(Founder)

Co-investorsAVVCapria VenturesKima VenturesTanglin Venture PartnersGenesis Alternative VenturesSequoia Capital

Turnstylegetturnstyle.comJul 2016

Yelp operates a platform where businesses can claim and manage their business pages, connect with customers through reviews and messaging, and access integrated AI-powered services for reservation and guest management.

AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesConsumerDeveloper ToolsMarketing TechMarketplacesMedia & EntertainmentSaaSSan Francisco, CA

Chris GilpinDevon WrightMatt HunterNav Sangha

Urbanmetryurbanmetry.cominApr 2016

Urbanmetry provides property market intelligence and data analytics for real estate investors, developers, and policymakers, primarily in developing markets.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructurePropTechPetaling Jaya, MY

Chaly Koh

Co-investorsMonk's Hill Ventures

User1Stuser1st.comin𝕏Oct 2016

User1st provides code-level digital accessibility software that integrates into web, CMS, and mobile code and CI/CD pipelines to automate remediation and help teams meet WCAG compliance.

Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Amihai Miron(Founder)inAriel OrbachinYossi Fessler

Co-investorsCornerstone Venture Partners

Uturnuturn.mein𝕏Mar 2016

UTURN Entertainment is a Saudi digital content and media company, founded in 2010/2011, that produces locally-made Arabic entertainment for YouTube, TikTok, and other platforms and operates a large multi-channel network.

AdTechConsumerCreator EconomyMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentRiyadh, SA

Kaswara Al-Khatib(Founder)inAbdullah MandoinAnmar FathaldininOmar MuradKaswara Alkhatib(Founder)

Co-investorsBY Venture Partners

Villoidvilloid.cominJul 2016

Villoid is an online retailer selling fashion and apparel brands such as Yuzefi, Rotate, Anine Bing, and Jeanerica to consumers.

ConsumerE-commerceImpact & Social GoodRetail Tech

Jarle Snertingdalen(Founder)inKarin KaellmanJeanette Dyhre Kvisvik(Founder)in

Visorvisor.ioMar 2016

Visor offers software for financial institutions that lend to small and medium-sized businesses, covering customer acquisition, account management, and borrower profiling.

Fintech

Aydin IlhanFrancisco AlvarezJean Bernard RollandRuben Sanchez Souza

Co-investorsGeneral CatalystBessemer Venture PartnersConvergeCraft VenturesLince CapitalM4 Ventures

VoiceVoicemaestroconference.comApr 2016

VoiceVoice provides a platform for hosting virtual events built around small-group conversation rather than one-way presentation.

Developer Tools

Brian BurtMarcy Deluce

Voxeetvoxeet.comSep 2016

Voxeet develops a communications platform as a service that developers embed in their own applications.

Developer Tools

Benoit SenardLarry FornallazStephane Giraudie(Founder)in

Co-investorsKima VenturesBreegaDiaspora VenturesHeroic VenturesLDV PartnersPartech Ventures+1 more

Voya Travelvoya.aiOct 2016

Voya provides scalable software development services from concept to go-live, building systems and integrated teams through a nearshore tech hub combining German and Romanian expertise.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareTravel & Hospitality

Maximilian Lober(Founder & Managing Director)Florian Stege

Co-investorsKima VenturesRockaway Ventures

Wheretowherefor.comOct 2016

Whereto offers a corporate travel booking platform that uses algorithms to search many supplier channels at once.

Travel & Hospitality

Darren EnensteinNaya ResnickRyan Wenger

Wivitywivity.comMay 2016

Wivity creates and manages governance organizations for Web3 infrastructure projects, offering a framework that combines consortium practices with DAO mechanics.

Crypto & Web3CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US

Jörg B(Founder)Alfred TominJörg Brakensiekin

Co-investorsFronturesLaunchCapital

WorkAmericaworkamerica.coApr 2016

Legazy is an Indonesian business-legalization service that handles company formation and related permits, including PT (limited liability company) registration, deed of establishment, tax IDs, and OSS/NIB business licensing.

HR TechLegalTechSaaS

BoardCollin GutmanFaizan AliLaura ZaiminMichael Colonnesein

Wrappupwrappup.aiinApr 2016

Wrappup makes a meeting productivity app for Android and iOS that records audio and applies AI to flag key moments and generate summaries.

Data & Infrastructure

Ayush ChordiainRami SalmaninRishav Jalanin

Co-investorsArzan VC

Yaydooyaydoo.comin𝕏Dec 2016Acquired

Yaydoo offers software to automate and centralize billing, collections, payments, and financial reconciliation for businesses, with real-time reporting and direct ERP integration.

Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

Sergio Almaguer(Founder)inGuillermo Treviño(Founder)inRoberto Flores RiverollinSergio Almaguer Ramirez

Co-investorsLEAP Global PartnersMONASHEESSaba InvestmentsBase10 PartnersSoftbank Latin America Fund

Yodermyoderm.comApr 2016

Yoderm is a US telehealth service that links patients with board-certified dermatologists online.

Healthtech

Ben HolberChris MinnichRyan Hambley

Your Superfoodsyoursuper.comJul 2016

Your Superfoods is a German company selling organic powdered food blends through its own online store.

Wellness & FitnessVenice, DE

Kristel De Groot(Executive Officer, Director)Michael Kuech

Co-investorsWhite Road InvestmentsPowerplant Ventures

YouStakeyoustake.com𝕏Feb 2016

StakeKings operates a staking marketplace where fans fund players in poker, daily fantasy sports, and other competitive events in exchange for a share of their winnings.

GamingMarketplacesSports Tech

Frank DeGeorgeNick DeGeorgeScott Hansbury

Co-investorsRosecliff VenturesRubyLightSocial Starts

Yumihelloyumi.com𝕏Apr 2016

YUMI makes science-backed nutrition meals and snacks for babies and toddlers using organic ingredients, with educational content tied to developmental milestones.

Direct to ConsumerFoodTechHealthtechWellness & Fitness

Angela Sutherland(Co-Founder, CEO)Evelyn Rusli(Co-Founder)inAmy LattimoreJay Leon

Co-investorsAglae VenturesAllerfund Ventures, LlcAlumni VenturesARA NEA Ventures (Brand: Dmz.Xyz)August CapitalChaos Ventures+16 more

Zenjobzenjob.cominDec 2016

Zenjob is a staffing service that connects companies with student temporary workers through an online booking platform and a mobile app, using AI-based matching to fill shifts and handle payroll and contracts.

Future of WorkHR TechMarketplaces

Cihan AksakalinFrederik Fahning(Founder)inFritz Trottin

Co-investorsActon CapitalAtlanticAtlantic LabsDiscovery Ventures III Gmb H & Co. KGForestay CapitalIsomer Capital+4 more

Zentistzentist.ioin𝕏Oct 2016

Zentist provides cloud-based revenue cycle management software for dental support organizations and dental practices, automating payment posting, claims processing, and financial analytics through AI-powered tools.

Enterprise SoftwareHealthtechSaaSSalt Lake City, US

Ato Kasymov(Co-Founder & CEO)inManny Kurbonali

Co-investorsAcurio VenturesCommerce VenturesFikaFJ LabsFundersClubJazzya Investments+3 more

Zenysiszenysis.comFeb 2016

Zenysis develops data integration software that enables government agencies to consolidate and analyze information across multiple sources for decision-making during emergencies and crises.

GovTechSan Francisco, US

Jonathan Stambolis(CEO)inIan Webster(CTO)inMichael DAngelo(Consultant)inKalyani Ramadurgam(Software Engineer)in

Co-investorsReactionSteele Foundation for HopeY Combinator10x GroupOmidyar NetworkTencent Holdings+1 more

Zyazyamusic.comApr 2016

Zya is a U.S. developer of mobile music creation software aimed at general consumers rather than trained musicians.

Media & EntertainmentSocial

Matt Serletic

Co-investorsChamaeleon

スペイシー (Spacee)spacee.co.jp𝕏Apr 2016

Spacee operates a space-matching service offering meeting rooms, shared offices, rental spaces, and single-person work booths that users can book by the hour.

B2B MarketplacesFuture of WorkMarketplacesPropTechTokyo, JP

平川雅一(代表者 (Representative))Ayumi AndoSkip Howard

Co-investorsSX Capital, Inc.

株式会社インフォステラinfostellar.netSep 2016

Infostellar (株式会社インフォステラ) is a Japanese company operating a cloud platform that lets satellite operators book time on ground station antennas.

Space Tech

Naomi Kurahara(Founder)inTotsuka Toshi(Founder)inToshi Totsuka(Founder)inKazuo IshigameNoriyuki Okada

Co-investorsCoral CapitalSony Ventures Corporation

株式会社チカクchikaku.co.jpJul 2016

Chikaku (株式会社チカク) is a Japanese company that makes a consumer hardware device for sharing family media.

Media & Entertainment

Kenji Kajiwara(Founder)inMichi Sato(Founder)in

Co-investorsCoral CapitalGMO VenturePartnersSeibu Shinkin Capital

Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.