BACKGROUND CAPITAL β Full Portfolio
6 tracked investments Β· listed companies and verified rows first
Instacart operates a marketplace connecting grocery retailers with customers who order food and household items for same-day delivery or in-store pickup, serving millions of households across North America through partnerships with over 350 retailers.
ConsumerE-commerceFoodTechSan Francisco, US
Apoorva Mehta(Founder & CEO)inBrandon Leonardo(Founder)inMax Mullen(Founder)in
Co-investorsA*Andreessen HorowitzBling CapitalBright Pixel CapitalCanaan PartnersCoatue Management+29 more
Knoq operates a platform that recruits and trains neighborhood representatives to conduct direct-to-home sales and customer engagement for brands, helping companies connect with consumers through local, in-person interactions.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerDirect to ConsumerMarketing TechSaaSSales TechBoston, US
Kendall Tucker(Founder, CEO)in
Co-investorsTechstarsFathom CapitalWalnut Venture Associates
AudioShake develops sound separation technology that splits audio into component parts for media, entertainment, and speech workflows.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSan Francisco, US
Jessica Powell(CEO & Co-Founder)inLuke Miner(CTO & Co-Founder)in
BoardAlexander Hartz(Director)in
PartnerRafael CorralesΒ· solo GP
Co-investorsCoho DeeptechDisney AcceleratorOrigin VenturesPrecursor VenturesShine CapitalThomson Reuters Ventures+2 more
Background is an early-stage venture capital fund led by Rafael Corrales that backs startup founders, having partnered with companies such as Instacart.
Sector Agnostic
Co-investorsLevel VenturesJackson Square Ventures
Reveri is a self-hypnosis application that delivers clinically validated relief from pain, stress, and sleeplessness without drugs or appointments.
Digital HealthMental HealthWellness & Fitness
David Spiegel(Co-founder)Ariel Poler(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsTheVentureCityInreach VenturesVery Serious Ventures
ShoppingGives provides a social impact platform that enables businesses to integrate charitable giving into their commerce operations, allowing customers to donate at point of purchase or through customizable giving campaigns.
E-commerceImpact & Social GoodSaaS
Ronny Sage(Founder and CEO)in
PartnerRafael CorralesΒ· solo GP
Co-investorsRed Dog CapitalSerena VenturesService Provider CapitalSummit Peak Ventures20VCCaffeinated Capital+7 more
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