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Bullpen Capital
Venture capitalSan Francisco · Seed–Series A · 11 people tracked
Also known as Bullpen · BULLPEN MANAGEMENT, LLC · Bullpen Playoff 2021
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Investment thesis
Bullpen Capital specializes in early-stage financing for founders and companies that have achieved product-market fit but are overlooked by conventional investors for reasons unrelated to their potential. The firm positions itself as a backer of contrarian bets and unconventional founders, funding companies that other VCs dismissed as unlikely to succeed. Over the past decade it has invested in more than 100 companies across sectors such as gaming, sports betting, consumer, enterprise software, digital health, and energy technology, aiming to help build the next generation of great businesses.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 29, 2026.
Team · 11 people
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Founder mafia
2 people who came through Bullpen Capital went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 113 of 158 portfolio companiesSaaS ×43AI & Machine Learning ×36Consumer ×30Enterprise Software ×20Fintech ×17Data & Infrastructure ×16Marketplaces ×16E-commerce ×12
HQs:United States×84Canada×3Mexico×3Indonesia×2Sweden×1Zambia×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 79 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×272 founders×303 founders×144+ founders×8
Where their founders studiedfrom 90 founders with education data
Stanford University ×4Stanford University Graduate School of Business ×4University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business ×4Yale University ×4Duke University ×3Harvard University ×3UCLA ×3University of California, Berkeley ×3
What their founders studiedfrom 85 founders with field-of-study data
Computer Science ×25Business & Management ×12Engineering ×12Economics ×9Finance & Accounting ×7Humanities ×6Social Sciences ×4
Where their founders worked beforefrom 92 founders with career history
Microsoft ×5Bridgewater Associates ×3Goldman Sachs ×3Capital Factory ×2Cornell Tech ×2Google ×2Lehman Brothers ×2Loring, Inc. ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
1 founders hold a PhD · 13 hold an MBA (of 90 with degree data)
Investments · 158 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 42025 · 52024 · 62023 · 32022 · 52021 · 162020 · 92019 · 82018 · 22017 · 52016 · 42015 · 684 dated
Braze develops a customer engagement platform that combines first-party data management, machine learning models, and multi-channel orchestration tools to help brands deliver personalized interactions across email, mobile messaging, push notifications, social channels, and in-app experiences.
New York, US
Jonathan Hyman(Executive Officer)Mark Ghermezian(Executive Officer, Director)Myles Kleeger(Executive Officer)Oliver Bell(Executive Officer)William Magnuson(Chief Executive Officer, President and Director)
BoardTom Peterson(Director)in
Co-investorsBattery VenturesAccelerator VenturesBlumberg CapitalICONIQ CapitalMeritech Capital PartnersMetamorphic Ventures+2 more
Braze is a customer engagement platform that helps brands connect with customers across multiple channels.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaS
Bill Magnuson(Founder)inJon Hyman(Founder)inMark Ghermezian(Founder)
Co-investors515 VenturesAccelerator VenturesBattery VenturesBlumberg CapitalCross Creek AdvisorsFour Acres Capital+16 more
Grove is an e-commerce platform that curates and sells household and personal care products vetted against health and environmental standards.
Circular EconomyConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceSan Francisco, US
Stuart Landesberg(Executive Officer, Director)inChris Clark(Director)inJordan SavageinJeff Yurcisin(Chief Executive Officer, President and Director)inTom Siragusa(Chief Financial Officer)inKeith Davey(Chief Technology Officer)in
Co-investors500 GlobalATEL VenturesForefront VentureGlynn Capital ManagementGutbrain VenturesHemisphere Ventures LLC+12 more
Brightside provides remote mental health care combining personalized psychiatry and therapy through a technology-enabled platform.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental HealthSan Francisco, US
Jeremy Barth(Executive Officer, Director)inBrad Kittredge(Founder)in
Board seatEric Wiesen· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsACME CapitalEastward Capital PartnersObvious VenturesRosecliff VenturesSlow VenturesTime BioVentures+4 more
Plink provides technology solutions with consumer- and portal-facing products, though the investor relations page gives limited detail on its specific offerings.
AI & Machine LearningFintechRetail TechSaaSLos Angeles, US
Mitch Jacobs(CEO & Founder)in
Co-investorsCrosscut VenturesClocktower VenturesReciprocal VenturesSimplex VenturesTemerity Capital PartnersIrishAngels+1 more
Roofr operates a digital platform for the roofing industry that uses satellite imagery to generate instant roofing estimates, connecting contractors and homeowners to streamline the sales and estimation process.
B2B MarketplacesConstruction TechConsumerEnterprise SoftwarePropTechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Richy Nelson(Founder)inKevin Redman(Founder)inRichard Nelson(Founder)
Co-investorsCrosslink CapitalEntrepreneur VenturesFuture Communities CapitalInterplay Ventures Early Stage Management LlcStifel Venture BankingVertical Venture Partners+10 more
Windfall is a people intelligence and AI company that provides access to people data along with propensity modeling and machine learning to help go-to-market teams prioritize resources and engage the right prospects.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureSaaSSales Tech
Arup Banerjee(Founder)inDaniel Stevens(Founder)in
Co-investorsBonfire VenturesCALIFORNIA INNOVATIONGreat Oaks Venture CapitalValuestream VenturesFortress Investment GroupKohala Ventures
ALL3D offers a platform to create, customize, manage, distribute, and monetize 2D and 3D digital assets for use in ecommerce and advertising across devices.
AdTechE-commerceSaaSSan Francisco, US
Amra Tareen(Executive Officer, Director)inAshley Redmond(Founder)in
Board seatPaul Martino· per SEC Form D
AvantStay operates a collection of fully furnished, design-forward vacation rental homes in sought-after U.S. destinations, offering short- and long-term stays with amenities like concierge service, Wi-Fi, and smart locks.
B2B MarketplacesFuture of WorkMarketplacesPropTechTravel & HospitalityCulver City, US
Sean Breuner(Founder)inReuben Doetsch(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inJesse Suarez(Executive Officer)inJodi Kessler(Director)in
BoardShawn Colo(Director)
Board seatEric Wiesen· per SEC Form D
Co-investors3L CapitalAbstract VenturesAlumni VenturesBlue Ivy VenturesConvivialité VenturesDaft Capital+10 more
BentoBox provides restaurant marketing and commerce solutions, now integrated into the Clover POS ecosystem.
Marketing TechMarketplacesSaaSNew York City, US
Krystle Mobayeni(Founder)inPierre Drescher(Executive Officer, Promoter)
Board seatEric Wiesen· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsFemale FoundersGolden SeedsLaunchCapitalRiverPark VenturesTechstarsThreshold Ventures+6 more
EDGE Markets builds banking and payment infrastructure purpose-built for high-volume gaming and trading, including a high-throughput debit platform (EDGE Boost) with a $1,000,000 daily limit, a private closed-loop payment rail (EDGE Connect), and a banking platform for market makers and institutional investors (EDGE Pro).
FintechGamingSaaSWilmington, US
Seni Thomas(CEO + Founder)inJosh Jacobs(President & Executive Director)inDavid Woodley(Chief Revenue Officer)inAdam Neff(Chief Product Officer)inLizzy Harrison(EVP, Head of Strategy)inEdward Campiani(Chief Compliance Officer)
Board seatPaul Martino· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsCoinFund
about.me provides a personal branding platform where individuals can create a customizable profile page to showcase their work, contact information, and media.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomySaaS
Ryan Freitas(Founder)Tim Young(Founder)Tony Conrad(Founder)
Co-investorsGV (Google Ventures)Lowercase CapitalUncork Capital
DAASH combines multiple research panels, social and advertising signals, and product attribute data to model sales performance, market share, and emerging trends for consumer brands.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureMarketing TechRetail Tech
Melissa Munnerlyn(CMO)inPhilip Smolin(CEO)inJustin Stewart(CTO)in
Co-investorsEntrepreneur VenturesGFT VenturesHypothesisNew Stack VenturesOpenSky VenturesRed Bike Capital+2 more
AirMap builds airspace information and traffic management software for low-altitude drone operations; acquired by DroneUp in 2021.
Santa Monica, US
Gregory McNeal(Founder)Ben Marcus(Founder)in
BoardBilal Zuberi(Director)in
Co-investorsComet LabsLux CapitalOne Planet GroupR/GA VenturesSony Ventures CorporationWonder Ventures+6 more
ALLCITY Network is a local sports media company that builds city-based teams of creators, analysts, and fans to produce daily, team-specific content across podcasts, YouTube, social, and newsletters.
AdTechMedia & EntertainmentSports TechDenver, US
Co-investorsAurumBitkraft Esports VenturesCauseway PartnersMastryMatchstick VenturesMosaic General Partnership, LLC+1 more
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Arro is a fintech platform that offers a credit-building credit card with cash back rewards and an AI-powered money coach to help users build credit, earn financial rewards, and improve their financial habits.
Fintech
Luke Pelullo(Founder)Ryan Duitch(Founder)
Co-investorsBAM VenturesBling CapitalCrosslink CapitalD3VCHawke VenturesWestern Technology Investment+6 more
Atrium provides legal services to startups through a technology-enabled platform that replaces traditional hourly billing with performance-based compensation and software tools designed to increase operational transparency and efficiency.
Enterprise SoftwareLegalTechSan Francisco, US
Justin Kan(Founder)inAnton Nadtochiy(Founder)Daniel(Founder)Gerry(Founder)Kevin(Founder)Vera Butko(Founder)
Co-investorsY Combinator500 GlobalAgrolimen VenturesAirTree VenturesAmino CapitalAndreessen Horowitz+33 more
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Fullcast Performance is a business intelligence platform that delivers coaching intelligence, performance analytics, and pipeline insights for revenue teams.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales Tech
Co-investorsBonfire Ventures
Autolab manages maintenance and repair services for vehicle fleets, coordinating a network of workshops and providing a technology platform for scheduling, real-time job monitoring, photographic reports, warranty handling, and standardized pricing.
Logistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSaaS
Co-investorsHAVEN VENTURESPolymath VenturesUncorrelated VenturesVertical Venture PartnersProeza Ventures
Autolab is an autoresearch platform for AI model training that uses autonomous AI agents to plan, code, run, and score machine learning experiments in parallel across a customer's own compute, iterating until a defined goal and eval metric are met.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDeveloper Tools
Co-investorsLink VenturesThe E14 FundHAVEN VENTURES
Barn2Door provides software and services for farmers to sell their products online and in person, automating orders, payments, inventory, email campaigns, and delivery logistics.
AgTechE-commerceFoodTechSaaSSeattle, US
Janelle Maiocco(Founder)inJAMES MAIOCCO(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardDUNCAN DAVIDSON(Director)inKATHY CHILL(Director)
Co-investorsConductor CapitalFf Venture CapitalFourth RealmHearstLabNavigate VenturesSocial Starts+5 more
An independent comparison site reviewing and ranking online casinos for Canadian real-money players, evaluating operators on licensing, security, bonuses, payment methods, game selection, and payout speed.
ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentBerkeley, US
Keith McMillen(Executive Officer, Director)Michelle Cook(Executive Officer)
BoardStephen Mendel(Former Director - resigned 3/6/2016)Stan Friedman(Director)Robin Nijor(Director)Steven Berger(Director)
Co-investorsNSV Wolf Capital
Betable provides an integrated iGaming platform designed as a single system for casino and sportsbook operators, eliminating the need to stitch together legacy vendors.
Enterprise SoftwareGamingSaaS
Co-investorsEdmonton UnlimitedFounders FundGreylock PartnersMorado VenturesTekton VenturesTrue Ventures+1 more
Beyond provides revenue management and pricing tools for short-term rental property managers and owners globally.
AI & Machine LearningPropTechSaaSSan Francisco, US
David Kelso(Founder)inJulie Brinkman(Chief Executive Officer)inChris Brown(Founder)Ian McHenry(Founder)in
Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersResolute VenturesInterlagosPlay VenturesSocial LeverageY Combinator
Blueboard was an experiential employee rewards and recognition platform that ceased operations in March 2024.
San Francisco, US
Co-investorsKyber Knight CapitalNoveus CapitalOrigin VenturesRoyal Street Ventures Management Company, LlcGaingelsGreycroft
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A software client for managing governance operations in decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) built on the Nouns protocol.
ConsumerCrypto & Web3Stockholm, SE
Christian Södergren(Founder)inPedro Pregueiro(Founder)inOlle Werme(Founder)inAshok Sukumaran(Founder)Sanjay Bhangar(Founder)Shaina Anand(Founder)
Co-investorsY CombinatorBLH Venture Partners, LLCBlockchain CapitalFour CitiesHarvard Management CompanyJ12 Ventures+2 more
CAMP operates family entertainment venues combining immersive themed experiences, hands-on activities, and toy retail in physical locations.
Consumer
Nikki Kaufman(Founder)in
Co-investorsBLH Venture Partners, LLCDisney AcceleratorLerer HippeauMaywic Select InvestmentsReshapeRRE Ventures+5 more
Carbon Health operates a chain of clinics offering urgent care, primary care, and chronic condition management, combining technology with in-person care to provide broader access to health services.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedia & Entertainment
Eren Bali(Founder)inGreg Burrell(Founder)inTom Berry(Founder)Caesar Djavaherian(Founder)Greg Burell(Founder)
Co-investors500 Emerging Europe500 Global515 VenturesAkkadian VenturesAnnex InvestmentsBuilders VC+30 more
Chartio is a data visualization and analytics platform that enables users across organizations to create and explore data on dashboards.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US
Dave Fowler(Founder)in
Co-investorsGreat Oaks Venture CapitalKima VenturesY CombinatorAgrolimen VenturesAvalon Ventures Management, LlcCrosslink Capital
Ciphero provides a deterministic security layer that lets security teams observe, audit, and verify AI interactions across models, agents, and machines.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDeveloper Tools
Rob Gross(Founder)inSen Tian(Founder)inSaoud Khalifah(Founder)in
Co-investorsEverywhere VenturesPropeller Inc.Chingona VenturesHustle FundLotus Venture PartnersSovereigns Capital Venture
Citus is a Postgres extension that enables horizontal scaling of databases by distributing data and queries across multiple nodes.
Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US
Sumedh Pathak(Founder)Ozgun Erdogan(Founder)inUmur Cubukcu(Founder)in
Co-investorsBling CapitalDCVC (Data Collective)HeavybitRainfall VenturesS2S VenturesStreamlined Ventures+6 more
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CoinFund is a crypto-focused investment firm that backs and partners with founders building companies across finance, infrastructure, and AI.
Crypto & Web3Fintech
Jake Brukhman(Managing Partner, Co-Founder and CIO)inAlex Felix(Managing Partner, Head of Venture Investing)in
Co-investorsNarwhal VenturesCoinbase VenturesHaun VenturesHOF CapitalIndicator VenturesJump Crypto+3 more
Confident LIMS is a cloud-based laboratory information management system designed for analytical testing labs across industries including cannabis, food, agriculture, nutraceuticals, environmental, cosmetics, and industrial chemicals.
Enterprise SoftwareHealthtechSaaS
Steve Albarran(Founder)inTony Lewis(Founder)
Co-investorsBase Venture Management, Inc.FJ LabsInnovating CapitalPoseidon Asset ManagementY Combinator
Confident LIMS is a cloud-based laboratory information management system serving analytical testing labs across cannabis, food, agriculture, nutraceuticals, environmental, cosmetics, and specialty testing industries.
Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US
Steve Albarran(Founder)inMiller Aaron(Founder)in
Co-investorsInnovating CapitalY CombinatorAltaIR CapitalASF Ventures Ltd.Base Venture Management, Inc.FJ Labs+7 more
Insurance comparison (AngelPad #2).
Keith Moore(Founder)in
Co-investorsAngelPadBlumberg CapitalCore Venture CapitalRoute 66 VenturesRRE VenturesAmerican Family Ventures+2 more
Creed Labs builds an AI-powered consumer app that provides biblical guidance, customizable daily prayers, and scripture verses.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerBrooklyn, US
Co-investorsAntiUlu Ventures
CruxOCM develops AI-powered automation software for industrial control room operations in energy infrastructure, enabling autonomous monitoring and control to improve throughput and reduce operational risk.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareIoTCalgary, CA
Vicki Knott, P.Eng(Founder)inVictoria Knott(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
BoardEric Wiesen(Director)inRoger Shirt(Director)Gil Dibner(Director)in
Co-investorsAngel InvestAngular VenturesGolden VenturesM12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)Raven CapitalRoot Ventures Manager, Llc+3 more
Daash Intelligence runs an AI-based predictive commerce intelligence platform for beauty and personal care retail brands.
San Francisco, US
Philip Smolin(Executive Officer, Director)inKim Perell(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardRoss Kimbel(Director)in
Co-investorsGFT VenturesNew Stack VenturesOpenSky VenturesRed Bike CapitalSilicon Road VenturesWillow Growth Partners
Classy, acquired by GoFundMe, provides fundraising software for nonprofits that combines donation management tools with the GoFundMe platform to help organizations reach donors and increase charitable giving.
FintechSaaSSan Diego, US
Patrick Walsh(Director, Promoter)Scot Chisholm(Founder)Joe Callahan(Founder)inPat Walsh(Founder)
BoardHoward Deshong(Director)Adam Garone(Director)
Co-investorsHinge CapitalNorwest Venture PartnersRethink ImpactThirty Five Ventures (35V)JMI EquityMithril Capital Management+1 more
Dopple matches family spending on essentials such as childcare, diapers, and formula using grant funding.
Impact & Social GoodSaaSLos Altos, US
Chao Wang(Executive Officer, Director)Janel Molton Hertz(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsCaucasus VenturesPrecursor Ventures
Draftea operates a mobile sports betting app offering live in-play betting with real-time odds across sports including soccer, American football, basketball, baseball, and F1.
ConsumerGamingSports Tech
Alán Jaime Misrahi(Founder)inJoe Cohen(Founder)inAlan Jaime(Founder)Andreas Assad(Founder)
Co-investorsAbstract VenturesCourtside VenturesFJ LabsKaszek VenturesMantis CapitalQP Ventures+5 more
San Francisco, US
Aaron Krane(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardDuncan Davidson(Director)in
Co-investorsEmagen Entertainment GroupKhosla VenturesPerkins CoieY Combinator
EDGE Boost is a financial platform and Visa card that lets gamblers fund their play with a dedicated, FDIC-insured account separate from their bank, offering cash back on gaming transactions, fiat and crypto deposits, and spending controls.
FintechGamingSports Tech
Co-investorsMantis CapitalCoinFundImpulsum VenturesIndicator VenturesStepstone GroupSuRo Capital
Entera operates a single platform for the residential real estate investment lifecycle, combining proprietary data, AI-powered underwriting and pricing, workflow tools, and a service-partner network to help investors buy, sell, and operate single-family homes at scale.
AI & Machine LearningPropTechSaaSHouston, US
Martin Kay(Founder)inGregory Morrison(Founder)inRobert Salmons(Founder)in
Co-investorsValuestream Ventures
EQL Games is a game studio, third-party content aggregator, and licensor focused on the lottery industry, developing new game products for lotteries and players.
GamingLouisville, US
Brad Cummings(Founder)inMichelle Boice(Chief Operating Officer)inAustin Mayberry(Chief Technology Officer)Greg Buonocore(Director)Seth Young(Director)Bradford Cummings(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsKeyhorse Capital
Fakespot was a browser extension and mobile app that used AI to analyze the authenticity of online product reviews for consumers.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerCybersecurityE-commerceNew York, US
Saoud Khalifah(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inSze Ming Ooi(Mr. Ooi is the Chief Strategy Officer of the Issuer.)Robert Gross(Executive Officer)Sashi Reddi(Director)inJeremy Patuto(Director)
Co-investors500 GlobalBeresford VenturesGraph VenturesIcebook Investments Corp.Faith Capital
Fama uses AI to conduct online screening of individuals for compliance purposes, analyzing public web presence.
AI & Machine LearningHR TechSaaSNational Harbor, US
Alec Andronikov(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Ben Mones(CEO)inSaiful Khandaker(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
BoardMark Mullen(Director)in
Co-investorsAmplify.LABonfire VenturesConductor CapitalCrosscut VenturesK5 VenturesMana Ventures+4 more
FanDuel offers online sports betting and gaming entertainment products for sports fans across the U.S. and Canada, partnering with leagues, teams, and talent.
ConsumerGamingSports Tech
Nigel Eccles(Founder)inAmy HoweinChris Stafford(Founder)Lesley Eccles(Founder)Rob Jones(Founder)Tom Griffiths(Founder)
Co-investorsAmplify.LAAnsa CapitalAurumBettor CapitalCapitalGComcast Ventures+17 more
Fanimal is an online ticket marketplace where users can buy and sell tickets to sports events, concerts, and music festivals across leagues including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, and NCAA.
E-commerceMarketplacesMedia & Entertainment
Jonny Halprin(Founder)in
Co-investorsBurst CapitalPear VCWestern Technology Investment
flexEngage provides retail software that personalizes post-purchase communications like receipts to drive repeat customer purchases.
Enterprise SoftwareOrlando, US
Tomas Diaz(Founder)inJay Patel(Founder)in
Co-investorsFlorida FundersFlorida Technology Seed Capital FundPJCStruck CapitalY CombinatorAltaIR Capital+4 more
Flick provides software for creating feature-length films using AI, enabling users to maintain narrative coherence, character consistency, and cinematic control throughout the production process rather than generating brief disconnected clips.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerCreator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSan Francisco, US
Ray Wang(Founder)inZoey Zhang(Founder)inDipo Gbadebo(Founder)
Co-investorsGV (Google Ventures)Olive Tree CapitalPioneerTrue VenturesY CombinatorCapitalize VC+2 more
Flip builds Voice AI that automates customer service phone calls for retail eCommerce, healthcare, and transportation brands.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Sam Krut(Founder)inBrian Schiffin
Co-investorsData Point CapitalNext Coast VenturesScOp Venture CapitalHV CapitalNotion Capital
Gameflip is an online marketplace where individuals and professional sellers buy and sell gaming items, including in-game items, game codes, and Steam games, with delivery options such as auto-delivery and bot delivery.
E-commerceGamingMarketplaces
Co-investorsForefront VentureGoAhead VenturesLightbankSocial StartsString VenturesAccel+2 more
GoodTime provides AI-powered tools to orchestrate the hiring process, automating interview scheduling and candidate communication.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSSales Tech
Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.Big Basin CapitalGSV VenturesGingerbread Capital
Grassroots Unwired provides mobile-first canvassing and field-organizing technology for political campaigns and nonprofit organizations, supporting voter outreach, fundraising, and constituent data capture.
FintechGovTechImpact & Social GoodSaaSYardley, US
RUSS OSTER(CEO)in
Co-investorsBen Franklin Technology PartnersDelaware Crossing Investor GroupRobin Hood Ventures
Grin operates a micromobility and payments service across seven Latin American countries, including Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia.
ConsumerMobility & TransportationMexico City, MX
Sergio Romo(Founder)inJonathan Lewy(Founder)inBrandon Brown(Founder)Brian Mechem(Founder)Lars-Martin Berglund(Founder)Ryan Brown(Founder)
Co-investors500 GlobalPi CampusSoma CapitalY CombinatorBase10 PartnersBond Capital Management+25 more
GRIN is a creator marketing platform for brands, offering tools to discover influencers, manage relationships, handle payments and shipping, run affiliate programs, and track campaign performance.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaS
Brandon Brown(Founder)inRyan Brown(Founder)inRyan Debenham(CEO)in
Co-investorsBase Venture Management, Inc.Bond Capital ManagementCharge VCEscalate Capital PartnersEudemian VenturesForefront Venture+12 more
Revore builds return and collection systems for reusable packaging and other returnable items, deployed at indoor sites such as offices, airports, universities, hospitals, pharmacies, retail chains, quick-service restaurants, and event arenas.
Circular EconomyCleantechHardware
Co-investorsHeadlineKickstart InnovationBlackstone Life SciencesBond Capital Managementlone pine capital
Happs is a community-driven live video platform that lets independent creators broadcast simultaneously across multiple social channels.
Co-investorsCorazon CapitalCrosslink CapitalFirst Round CapitalGoodwater Capital
Relish publishes relationship and couples advice articles written by professional coaches, covering topics such as intimacy, trust, dating, and self care.
ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentMental HealthWellness & FitnessMamaroneck, US
Lesley Eccles(CEO)in
Co-investorsTrinity Ventures
Hemster offers a technology platform that creates personalized fit profiles, using a Fit Profile algorithm to save a person's measurements as reusable "Patterns" and match garments to them.
AI & Machine LearningCircular EconomyConsumerMarketplacesRetail TechNew York, US
Allison Lee(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsHustle FundUtopian VenturesWocstar CapitalFJ LabsThe Fund
Herb is an online cannabis community and content platform that curates cannabis products, strains information, how-to guides, and local experiences for its members.
ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSocial
Co-investorsGreat Oaks Venture CapitalSlow Ventures
Hologram provides global IoT connectivity solutions that simplify device management and reduce costs for businesses deploying internet-connected devices across multiple countries.
HardwareIoTSaaSChicago, US
Benjamin Forgan(Executive Officer, Director)inPatrick Wilbur(Executive Officer, Director)Anne Rosen(Executive Officer)
BoardNick Solaro(Director)in
Co-investorsCapital Midwest FundConvergeDrive CapitalFounders Circle CapitalGutbrain VenturesHypothesis+10 more
HomeLightoffers bridge loans and financial solutions that allow homebuyers to remove sale contingencies and access equity for home purchases.
Data & InfrastructureFintechMarketplacesPropTechSan Francisco, US
Drew Uher(Founder)inAndrew Uher(Founder)in
BoardTyler Sosin(Director)inOren Zeev(Director)in
Co-investors500 GlobalCollective LiquidityCrosslink CapitalFundersClubG VenturesGV (Google Ventures)+18 more
Improvado offers a marketing data platform with partnership programs for technology and solution providers, connecting marketing data sources to BI tools, data warehouses, and visualization platforms.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureMarketing TechSaaS
Daniel Kravtsov(CEO, Founder)inDmitry Nasikanov(CTO, Co-Founder)inAli Flynn(Director of Sales, Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsBessemer Venture Partners500 GlobalAAF Management Ltd.Cabra VCFundersClubUpdata Partners+1 more
IPSY is a subscription-based beauty membership that delivers monthly boxes of curated cosmetics and beauty products to consumers.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceSanta Monica, US
Marcelo Camberos(Founder)Jennifer Goldfarb(Founder)inMarcelo Camberos (IPSY)Michelle Phan(Founder)Galen SmithinRichard Frias
Co-investors3Spoke Capital500 GlobalACME CapitalAmino CapitalCrosscut VenturesGraph Ventures+3 more
Jackpocket is a licensed third-party lottery courier app that enables users to order official state lottery tickets via smartphone.
ConsumerFintechMarketplacesNew York, US
Peter J. Sullivan, III(Executive Officer, Director)Peter Sullivan(Founder)
BoardAdam Rothstein(Director)
Co-investors7GC & CoBlueRun VenturesCerity Partners VenturesClashmore VenturesConductive VenturesDarco Capital+17 more
Jolly is an AI and data-science platform that uses gamified, performance-based incentives to improve workforce utilization, compliance, referrals, and loyalty.
AI & Machine LearningHR TechSaaS
Co-investorsAcadian Ventures Management, LlcDorm RoomFELIX CAPITALGokul Rajaram
Jump Ramp Games offers an online version of Solitaire and other solitaire-related card games, including guides, strategies, and player support.
ConsumerGaming
Lawn Love is a digital marketplace platform that connects customers with background-checked service professionals for lawn care and outdoor services.
ConsumerMarketplacesSaaSSan Diego, US
Jeremy Yamaguchi(Founder)inSteve Corcoran(Co-founder and CEO of LawnStarter (leads Lawn Love))
Co-investorsY CombinatorAllegro Venture PartnersForefront VentureFundersClubLaunchCapitalReynolds and Company Venture Partners+5 more
LiveIntent runs email-based advertising that places ads inside premium publisher newsletters, reaching logged-in readers via email-address identity rather than third-party cookies.
AdTechData & InfrastructureMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentNew York, US
Matt Keiser(Founder & Chief Executive Officer)inDavid Hendricks(Executive Officer)Jason Oates(Chief Business Officer)inBrett Pinegar(COO / CFO)inJon Beck(Chief Revenue Officer)inAbby Hamilton(Chief People Officer)in
Co-investorsAlpha PartnersBattery VenturesEscalate Capital PartnersFTV CapitalLerer HippeauValor Capital Group+2 more
Life360 is a family safety mobile application that enables families and friends to share real-time location information, receive driving safety alerts, and check in with loved ones to maintain peace of mind about their whereabouts and well-being.
ConsumerHealthtechIoTSan Francisco, US
Chris Hulls(Founder)inAlex Haro(Founder)inLauren Antonoff(Executive Officer, Director)inRussell Burke(Executive Officer)in
BoardRyan Swagar(Director)Chris Cheever(Director)
Co-investors500 GlobalAmerican Family VenturesApplied AngelsBand of AngelsBessemer Venture PartnersBMW i Ventures+17 more
The site publishes photography-focused articles and buying guides, including camera and lens comparisons, drone reviews, and evaluations of online photo printing and gallery services.
ConsumerE-commerceHardwareMedia & EntertainmentSan Francisco, US
Aarthi Ramamurthy(Founder)in
Co-investorsMilliways VenturesY CombinatorBerggruen HoldingsCatapult CapitalPear VCQueensBridge Venture Partners+2 more
Mango Health develops an AI-powered tool that guides users through exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy for obsessive-compulsive disorder, offering continuous support and educational content as an alternative to traditional clinical treatment.
Healthtech
Jamison Mercurio(Founder)inZachary Gittelman(Founder)in
Co-investorsBaseline VenturesY CombinatorCapitalize VCExceptional VenturesFirst Round CapitalMichael Chen+1 more
San Francisco mobile health company whose app and enterprise platform help patients manage medications and improve adherence.
Co-investorsBaseline VenturesFirst Round CapitalKleiner Perkins
Manufactured (MFD) is an end-to-end manufacturing, financing and distribution platform that helps brands source and fund inventory.
Pranay Srinivasan(Founder & CEO)
Co-investorsAmplify.LAEvolution VenturesGotham Gal VenturesMS&AD VenturesResolute VenturesAnnox Capital+5 more
Merchbar is an online store selling official music merchandise—including vinyl records, CDs, shirts, hoodies, hats, posters, and accessories—from artists and bands.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerE-commerceMedia & EntertainmentSan Francisco, US
Edward Aten(Executive Officer, Director)John Heckerin
Co-investors500 GlobalEvolution VC PartnersNextView VenturesSand Hill AngelsMAIDEN LANEStructure Capital
Modal provides digital commerce infrastructure for major automotive retailers and manufacturers, handling transaction processing at significant scale.
Enterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Aaron Krane(Founder)in
Co-investorsAmplify PartnersLux CapitalY CombinatorAccelAlly VenturesArray Ventures Management Llc+8 more
Namely is a cloud-based HR platform that combines HRIS, payroll, benefits administration, and talent management for mid-market companies.
Enterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSNew York, US
Matthew Straznitskas(Executive Officer, Director)Larry Dunivan(CEO (appointed July 2019))inMatt Straz(Founder)
BoardAdam D'Augelli(Director)inDavid Skok(Director)in
Co-investorsNotable CapitalScale Venture PartnersSequoia CapitalTrue VenturesGolub GrowthLerer Hippeau+6 more
Nanome provides a conversational, AI-assisted platform for exploring molecular structures across web and XR, letting researchers load, build, edit, and score structures using natural language and 300+ scientific tools.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep Tech
Steve McCloskey(Founder)in
Co-investorsColopl NextInterplay Ventures Early Stage Management LlcKeshif VenturesNavigate VenturesFormic VenturesSparkland Capital
NaviStone provides a platform that helps enterprise B2C brands discover new audiences and engage them with personalized media and messaging, using identity and digital intent analytics with privacy-first technology.
AdTechMarketing TechRetail TechSaaSCincinnati, US
Larry Kavanagh(Founder)in
Co-investorsCincyTechKinetic Ventures, L.L.C.
Ocrolus provides cash flow analytics and document processing tools for lenders and financial institutions to make funding decisions for small businesses.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureFintechSaaSNew York, US
Sam Bobley(Founder)inPeter Bobley(Founder)
BoardNick Adams(Director)inDavid Arcara(Director)in
Co-investorsARC Angel FundBoro CapitalCohen CircleDifferential VenturesElevate Innovation PartnersFin Capital+9 more
Octane AI builds AI-powered tools that help ecommerce brands create personalized shopping experiences.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceMarketing TechIrvine, US
Matthew Schlicht(Executive Officer, Director)Leif K-Brooks(Cofounder)Ben Parr(Founder)in
BoardBrayton Williams(Director)in
Co-investorsFJ LabsGeneral CatalystJavelin Venture PartnersMaC Venture CapitalNelstone VenturesBoost VC
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OneRail operates the OmniPoint platform, an AI-native last-mile delivery orchestration system that optimizes delivery mode, routing, and carrier selection while providing access to a network of gig and professional couriers on a single rate card.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Bill Catania(Founder)inLisa Catania(Co-Founder & COO/CMO)inJason Quintanain
Co-investorsAliment CapitalAlpine MeridianAlumni VenturesChicago VenturesCreativeCoeGateway Capital+9 more
OnSite IQ provides an AI-powered platform that uses computer vision to analyze construction site photography and convert it into progress data mapped to floor plans and schedules.
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechPropTechNew York, US
Ardalan Khosrowpour(Founder)inJohn Mollis(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardMichael Pettinella(Director)Joshua Elwell(Director)inDavid Schwab(Director)inMatthew Jones(Director)in
Co-investorsAnthemis VentureCloquet Capital Partners, LLCColopl Nextgumi IncMana VenturesMetaProp+7 more
OpenLattice builds open-source data integration and platform software, including REST APIs, SDKs and database sync tools.
Redwood City, US
Matthew Tamayo-Rios(Executive Officer, Director)Patrick Grady(Director)
BoardRon Bouganim(Director)in
Co-investorsGovtech Fund
PackageX offers a vision-scanning app that lets logistics teams build no-code scanning workflows for inbound, outbound, returns, and inventory tasks on any camera-equipped device.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSNew York City, US
Farrukh Mahboob(Founder)in
Co-investorsm]x[v CapitalMaccabee VenturesSierra Ventures
Paintzen is an online platform for booking professional painting projects, offering instant online quotes or in-person estimates and connecting customers with local, licensed painting crews.
ConsumerMarketplacesPropTechNew York, US
Michael Russell(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inJustin Geller(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inRichard Kilgannon(President & Chief Executive Officer)Peter Prodromou(Chief Marketing Officer)inPaul Neenan(Chief Financial Officer)Jason Card(Senior Vice President of Operations)in
Co-investorsAngelPadExpansion Venture CapitalForefront VentureLerer HippeauNextView VenturesAlpaca VC+3 more
Paper provides personalized academic support services to K-12 schools, including tutoring, 24/7 support, and after-school enrichment programs designed to build student confidence and academic skills.
EdTech
Philip Cutler(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsBirchmere VenturesEdovate CapitalFounderFuelFramework Venture PartnersIVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Sapphire Ventures+4 more
Paper is a design platform with a canvas built on web standards (HTML/CSS) that connects designers' visual work with codebases, AI agents, apps, and data via MCP, syncing design tokens, styles, and components between code and canvas.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsSaaS
Stephen Haney(Founder)inPhilip Cutler(Founder)Roberto Cipriani(Founder)
Co-investorsAccelICONIQDesigner FundBase Case CapitalBDC Capital CorporationBirchmere Ventures+8 more
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Paper provides digital invoicing and payment solutions for small to medium-sized businesses in Indonesia.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSIndonesia, ID
Yosia Sugialam(Founder)in
Co-investorsGolden Gate VenturesIncubate FundSkystar CapitalSquare Peg CapitalBDC Capital CorporationBirchmere Ventures+4 more
Pico provides low-latency technology and connectivity services for financial markets clients, including its PicoNet fiber-optic network platform that delivers multi-asset market data and machine time analytics to colocated trading systems.
Cloud ComputingData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintech
Eric Harkness(President & CFO)inSeetharam Gorre(Chief Information Officer)inDavid Toomey(Chief Technology Officer)inHolly Meacham(Chief Sales Officer)inLauren Goldberg(General Counsel & Chief Administrative Officer)inMatt Norman(Chief People Officer)in
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesCTC VenturesLaunchCapitalPoint72 VenturesSimplex VenturesSquareOne Capital+8 more
Pinata is an IPFS-based content storage and distribution platform for NFT and web3 creators, developers and marketplaces.
Co-investorsMana VenturesTq Ventures LlcGreylock PartnersOffline VenturesOpenSeaPantera Capital+1 more
PlateJoy creates personalized meal plans and shopping lists based on dietary and lifestyle data, with a focus on preventing chronic diseases through a program covered by health insurers for qualifying members.
ConsumerFoodTechWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US
Christina Bognet(Founder)inDaniel Nelson(Founder)in
Co-investors500 GlobalGFR FundGotham Gal VenturesRosecliff VenturesY CombinatorAvlok Capital+6 more
PredictionStrike operates an online marketplace where sports fans buy and trade virtual shares of professional athletes.
Bay Shore, US
Deven Hurt(Executive Officer, Director)inBrad Chabra(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardMarlon Nichols(Director)in
Co-investorsElevate CapitalSixty8 CapitalCorrelation VenturesGaingelsHighsage VenturesMaC Venture Capital+1 more
Preveta provides care navigation technology to healthcare providers, designed to improve care coordination and help patients access support within the healthcare system.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDigital HealthHealthtechSaaSRedondo Beach, US
Victor Lee(CEO)inShirley Lee(Director)in
BoardAdrian Fenty(Director)in
Co-investorsMaC Venture CapitalNavigate VenturesTechstarsTMVTSVC
6over3 Institute is developing "Personal Intelligence" technology aimed at augmenting human capabilities.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechAtlanta, US
Andrew Sampson(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inEvan Banyash(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)in
Co-investorsGoAhead VenturesMadrona Venture Group
Ranker operates a consumer website where users vote on and rank crowdsourced lists across topics like pop culture, entertainment, gaming, history, food, and sports.
ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSocial
Clark Benson(Founder)in
Co-investorsDCVC (Data Collective)Launchpad LADraper AssociatesLowercase CapitalPasadena AngelsPIPELINE CAPITAL PARTNERS+4 more
Reach develops wireless power beaming technology using AI-driven adaptive systems to transmit electricity over distance to devices and systems, similar to how Wi-Fi transmits data.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningClimate TechDeep TechEnergySan Francisco, US
Christopher Davlantes(Founder)in
Co-investorsCoalitionCollaborative FundDorm Roomfutureland venturesIn-Q-TelSoma Capital+7 more
Brazilian daily fantasy sports and betting operator offering cash-prize soccer contests, sportsbook and casino products.
Cricket Square, Grand Cayman
Mateus Carvalho Dantas(Executive Officer, Director)Andre Augusto Machado Santos(Executive Officer, Director)Kiko Augusto(Founder)Mateus Dantas(Founder)
BoardNigel Eccles(Director)
Co-investors4M HoldingCourtside VenturesLeft Lane CapitalVerve CapitalGlobo VenturesKaszek Ventures
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Brazilian daily fantasy sports operator turned licensed online sportsbook and iGaming platform, founded in 2019.
rENIAC builds a Data Engine that acts as a drop-in database accelerator using FPGA, CPU and tiered storage (DRAM+SSD) to lower latency and increase throughput for SQL, NoSQL and Graph databases.
Data & InfrastructureDeep TechHardwareMountain View, US
Co-investorsFirst Star VenturesJ-VenturesAlchemist AcceleratorFirst Star VenturesIntel CapitalLeawood Venture Capital Llc+2 more
RippleMatch is a job-matching platform that connects students and early-career candidates with roles suited to their skills, background, and goals, replacing mass applications with recruiter matches.
Future of WorkHR TechMarketplacesNew York, US
Andrew Myers(Chief Executive Officer, Treasurer and Secretary)inEric Ho(President and Chief Technology Officer)in
BoardMichael Troiano(Director)inJessica Lin(Director)inKevin Ryan(Director)in
Co-investorsAlleyCorpAlumni VenturesG20 VenturesRenegade PartnersWork-BenchAccomplice+3 more
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Saucey is an on-demand alcohol delivery service that brings beer, wine, and spirits to consumers' doors.
Direct to ConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesMobility & Transportation
Chris Vaughn(Founder)inAndrew ZeckChris ShonDaniel Leeb
Co-investors500 GlobalBlumberg CapitalWinklevoss CapitalAltpoint VenturesStructure Capital
SendHub provides SMS automation software that sends text messages automatically based on triggers, schedules, or customer behavior patterns.
Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkMarketing TechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Ash RustinGarrett JohnsoninJohn Fallonein
Co-investors500 GlobalFundersClubHinge CapitalKapor CapitalY Combinator11-11 Ventures+12 more
SentiLink provides fraud detection and identity verification products and data solutions for financial institutions and businesses.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityData & InfrastructureFintechSan Francisco, US
Max(Co-founder)Maxwell Blumenfeld(Founder)inNaftali Harris(Founder)inMax Blumenfeld(Founder)
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzCraft VenturesFelicis VenturesFifth Down CapitalFlexcap VenturesNew York Life Ventures+29 more
Sightly, based in Silicon Valley, makes software for planning and analyzing video advertising campaigns.
FintechMedia & EntertainmentSilicon Valley, US
Adam KatzinJeff TagliabueRalph MackinJohn Zdanowski(Executive Officer, Director)John McIntyre(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investors500 GlobalRapha Capital Management, LLCFloodgateForesight VenturesLaconiaPlug and Play Ventures
Sisu is a founder-friendly incubation fund that partners with aspiring entrepreneurs from the earliest stages ("day minus one"), helping with cofounder pairing, fundraising, and company formation over an initial two-year period before moving into an advisory role.
Enterprise Software
Co-investorsGreycroftSandwich CapitalWonder VenturesAndreessen Horowitz
Brian Cotter(Founder)James Cotter(Founder)Pat Phelan(Founder)
Co-investorsFlucas VenturesGreycroftWestern Technology InvestmentMontage Ventures
SkyWatch.ai provides aviation insurance products including drone insurance, aircraft renters insurance, and aircraft owners insurance.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureFintechInsurTechWaterloo, CA
Tomer Kashi(Founder)in
Co-investorsTechstarsDrive CapitalF2 Venture CapitalPlug and Play Ventures
SkyWatch provides an API and platform for accessing, managing, and distributing geospatial and satellite data to commercial users.
Data & InfrastructureSaaSSpace TechWaterloo, CA
James Slifierz(Co-Founder and CEO)inDexter Jagula(Co-Founder and Head of Government Relations)in
Co-investorsDrive CapitalGolden VenturesInnovative Solutions CanadaSinai Capital PartnersSpace CapitalAngel Round Capital+1 more
SpaceIQ (now part of Eptura) provides space planning and workplace management software, including desk booking, space consolidation, floorplan scenario planning, office move planning, and occupancy analytics.
Future of WorkPropTechSaaS
Co-investorsVertex VenturesXplorer CapitalVertex Ventures Sea Management Pte. Ltd.
Splitwise is a mobile app for tracking and splitting shared expenses and balances among housemates, trip groups, friends, and family.
ConsumerFintechSaaSProvidence, US
Ryan Laughlin(CTO)inJonathan Bittner(CEO)in
BoardEric Wiesen(Director)in
Co-investorsClocktower VenturesGreat Oaks Venture CapitalMatrixRocketship.vcWalnut Venture AssociatesInsight Partners+2 more
SpotHero is a parking reservation app that helps drivers find and book affordable parking at garages, lots, and valet services across North American cities.
ConsumerLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesMobility & TransportationChicago, US
Mark Lawrence(Founder)inLarry Kiss(Founder)inJeremy Smith(Founder)Sam Guren(Director)
BoardSam Yagan(Director)inMichael Gamson(Director)
Co-investors500 GlobalAutotech VenturesBlossom Street VenturesChicago VenturesCorazon CapitalDG Ventures, Inc.+18 more
A co-living housing operator that provided shared residential spaces; the company was acquired by Common in 2021.
PropTechSan Francisco, US
Jon Dishotsky(Founder)inJosh Lehman(Founder)inMo Sakrani(Founder)Jesse Suarez(Founder)in
Co-investorsBlue CollectiveTransition Level InvestmentsY CombinatorAvlok CapitalComcast VenturesDeciens+11 more
Suiteness allows groups to book connecting hotel rooms that aren't available through standard hotel booking platforms.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerMarketplacesTravel & HospitalitySan Francisco, US
Robbie Bhathal(Founder)inKyle Killion(Founder)inRUPINDER BHATHAL(Executive Officer, Director)Stephen Caudill(Founder)
Co-investorsFundersClubKima VenturesY Combinator10x GroupAltaIR CapitalAvlok Capital+7 more
SuperApp is a mobile shopping platform that enables users to browse, purchase, and receive deliveries through a single app.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesSurabaya, ID
Michael Rendy Tanuwidjaja(Founder)inSteven Wongsoredjo(Founder)inMichael Rendy(Founder)
Co-investorsNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Y CombinatorAlpha JWC VenturesAmasiaB Capital GroupBee Partners+7 more
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Gaming platform blending casual gameplay with real-money rewards.
Co-investorsAsylum VenturesHaystack
Swish Analytics operates a machine-learning platform that generates player prop projections, betting lines and prices for sportsbooks across major sports leagues.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureSports TechSan Francisco, US
Corey Beaumont(Executive Officer)inBobby Skoff(Founder)inJoseph Hagen(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardTucker Kain(Director)Cole Van Nice(Director)in
Co-investorsBettor CapitalR/GA VenturesSeventySix CapitalTitanium VenturesElysian Park Ventures
Switchyards operates neighborhood "work clubs" — 24/7 membership spaces designed for focused work near members' homes, offering coffee, tea, phone booths, meeting rooms, and fast internet.
ConsumerFuture of WorkPropTechAtlanta, US
Michael Tavani(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardDaley Ervin(Director)David Payne(Director)
Co-investorsOverlineService Provider CapitalForm Capital
Tank Utility offers an LTE-connected tank monitoring device and mobile app that tracks fuel levels and alerts users before they run out, helping fuel delivery operators reduce the number of deliveries needed.
EnergyHardwareIoTSomerville, US
Nicholas Mashburn(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inAmos Epstein(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inDavid Gagnon(Executive Officer, Promoter)
BoardSara Hochman(Director)Harris Brody(Director)
Co-investorsEarth FoundryEnergy FoundrySerra VenturesShorooq PartnersArray Ventures Management Llc
Tello is a US developer of web and mobile software for collecting customer feedback.
Developer Tools
Joe Beninato
Co-investors500 GlobalFounder CollectiveLowercase CapitalRho VenturesTrue Ventures
Adam Weinstein(Founder)in
Co-investorsalphabet angelsAlpine MeridianBackwards CapitalNew York Venture PartnersStage 1 Ventures
Twenty20 was a crowdsourced stock photography marketplace, later acquired by Envato and discontinued in 2022.
Kevin Fremon(Founder)Matt Munson(Founder)Todd Emaus(Founder)
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesCanaan PartnersMucker CapitalVersion One VenturesVelos Partners
Union54 operates ChitChat, a messaging and payments application that combines encrypted messaging with USD card issuance and international fund transfers for users in Africa.
FintechLusaka, ZM
Perseus Mlambo(Founder)inAlessandra Martini(Founder)in
Co-investorsFund I, a series of Africa FinTech Collective, LPLoftyInc CapitalRuna CapitalVibe CapitalY CombinatorACE & Company+14 more
ZenBusiness (operating as Ureeka) provides AI-powered guidance and support for entrepreneurs to create LLCs and develop business ideas.
Future of WorkLegalTechSaaSHillsborough, US
David Jakubowski(Executive Officer, Director)Melissa Bradley(Director)Robert Gatto(Executive Officer)inRoss Buhrdorf(CEO & Co-Founder)inShanaz Hemmati(Co-founder)in
BoardStuart Larkins(Director)in
Co-investorsChicago VenturesOssian CapitalSalesforce Ventures
Verbling is a marketplace connecting language learners with over 2,000 verified tutors offering lessons in more than 70 languages.
EdTechMarketplacesSan Francisco, US
Mikael Bernstein(Founder)inJacob Lars Jolis(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
BoardDuncan Davidson(Director)in
Co-investorsFundersClubHemisphere Ventures LLCInspovation VenturesOne Planet GroupY CombinatorACE & Company+12 more
Wag! is a marketplace that connects pet owners with local pet caregivers for services including dog walking, drop-in visits, pet sitting, and boarding.
ConsumerMarketplaces
Jason Meltzer(Founder)Jonathan Viner(Founder)Joshua Viner(Founder)
Co-investorsACME CapitalAkkadian VenturesGeneral CatalystHaystackRRE VenturesTuesday Capital+7 more
Takewheels is an affiliate review site rating online sportsbooks and casinos for California and wider US bettors.
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesDreamers VCTenaya Capital3L CapitalDBL PartnersFidelity Investments+2 more
Windfall provides a people intelligence and AI platform that generates insights on individuals to enrich customer and constituent data for targeting, engagement, and fundraising.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureMarketing TechSales Tech
Arup Banerjee(Founder)Cory Tucker(Founder)Dan Stevens(Founder)
Co-investorsBonfire VenturesCAL InnovationClocktower VenturesHomebrew
Co-investorsAlleyCorpBloomberg BetaFf Venture CapitalAlley Robotics VenturesMontage Ventures
Wonder is an AI-based design tool where users generate designs, make precise edits, and build on a canvas whose design format maps directly to code for shipping to production.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsSaaS
Aibek Yegemberdin(Founder)Boris Jankovic(Founder)Justin Wohlstadter(Founder)
Co-investorsAltaIR CapitalAntlerBloomberg BetaDesigner FundDraft Ventures LlcNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)+1 more
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Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Deja MiSpin Joy HoldingsArroAssistlyBeryllium (Sixer)Beyond PricingCleanifyDropGenieFilament LabsFlickappFlip (RedRoute)Flip CXHearo.Live - Multiplayer TVHype (Pico)Jump RampManyCoPiñataReach (Happs)RedRouteRelishThe Many Co.Thrive FantasyWag
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.
Exits · 31
5 IPOs · 26 acquisitions · showing 8AppboyNASDAQ: BRZEBraze, Inc.NASDAQ: BRZEGrove CollaborativeNYSE: GROVAtriumhqacq. by FullcastChartioacq. by AtlassianDonate Nowacq. by GoFundMeFan Duelacq. by Betfair GroupLawn Loveacq. by LawnStarter
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Homelight · forgeglobal.com · Sep 2, 2026
Paper · finsmes.com · Jul 23, 2026
Flick · ycombinator.com · Jul 2, 2026
Verbling · trysignalbase.com · Jun 17, 2026
Edge Markets · fintech.global · Jun 9, 2026
Ciphero · thesaasnews.com · Dec 22, 2025
Windfall Data · finsmes.com · May 5, 2025
IPO stake values · per SEC filings · 2
Value of this firm's stake in each portfolio company at its IPO price, from the prospectus principal-stockholder table.
| Company | Owned | IPO price | At IPO | Stake value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braze, Inc. | — | $65.00 | Nov 2021 | $44M |
| Appboy | — | $65.00 | Nov 2021 | $44M |
Source: SEC S-1 / 424B prospectus filings. Stake value = shares beneficially owned × the initial public offering price, as disclosed — a market value at IPO, not a return multiple (the firm's original cost is not disclosed).
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Bullpen Capital made?
- Bullpen Capital has 158 tracked investments, 31 of which have exited, including 9 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Bullpen Capital invest at?
- Bullpen Capital invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Bullpen Capital's typical check size?
- Bullpen Capital typically writes checks of $2M – $4M.
- What sectors does Bullpen Capital focus on?
- Bullpen Capital focuses on Consumer, Digital Health, Energy, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Gaming, IoT, SaaS, Sector Agnostic, Sports Tech.
- Where is Bullpen Capital located?
- Bullpen Capital is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
- Does Bullpen Capital lead rounds?
- Bullpen Capital typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does Bullpen Capital co-invest with?
- Bullpen Capital most often shares deals with 500 Global, Y Combinator, Alumni Ventures, among 369 tracked co-investors.
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Co-investors · 152
500 Global (formerly 500 Startups) is a venture capital firm whose flagship Silicon Valley strategy backs promising technology companies from pre-seed onward across a range of sectors and geographies.
Techstars is a global startup accelerator and early-stage investor that funds and mentors ambitious founders, providing $220K in capital, a three-month program, and access to a worldwide network of mentors, investors, and corporate partners.
FJ Labs is an early-stage investment firm specializing in marketplaces and network-effect businesses, taking an angel-style co-investment approach alongside institutional venture funds worldwide.
First Round Capital is an early-stage venture firm partnering with founders at the very first stages of company creation, backing companies from angel through seed with hands-on support across GTM, recruiting, and operations.
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is a venture capital firm founded in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, known for pioneering the platform model with a large team of operators supporting founders across stages.
Slow Ventures is a generalist early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2011, with offices in San Francisco, Boston, and New York, investing in the earliest rounds of companies across many sectors.
Accel is a venture capital firm that partners with exceptional teams, positioning itself as a first partner to founders globally.
True Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that has backed founders since 2005, partnering at the earliest moments of company building.
Great Oaks Venture Capital is a New York-based seed and early-stage investor that backs founders building enduring businesses across the United States.
NextView Ventures is a seed-stage venture capital firm that works closely with founders, providing hands-on support to help build companies from inception to scale.
Greycroft is a venture capital firm that partners with founders across multiple industries and geographies, investing in software, sustainability, and consumer brands.
Bonfire Ventures is a seed-stage venture capital firm that backs founders reinventing how business operates, leading seed rounds in AI-native B2B software.
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Lerer HippeauAltaIR CapitalSalesforce VenturesMaC Venture CapitalMana VenturesLaunchCapitalValuestream VenturesGV (Google Ventures)Founders FundBessemer Venture PartnersKhosla VenturesSV AngelNorwest Venture PartnersGradient VenturesRRE VenturesLux CapitalTrinity VenturesRidge VenturesSocial LeverageSocial StartsTSVCCrosscut VenturesChicago VenturesMontage VenturesScOp Venture CapitalVertical Venture PartnersIVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Tiger Global ManagementSapphire VenturesStreamlined VenturesSusa VenturesOffline VenturesBling CapitalKapor CapitalResolute VenturesSierra VenturesQED InvestorsQueensBridge Venture PartnersLightbankArray Ventures Management LlcAngelPadMS&AD VenturesCoinFundGotham Gal VenturesReach CapitalAccelerator VenturesGolden VenturesNext Coast VenturesAlpine MeridianData Point CapitalLaconiaFramework Venture PartnersZeno VenturesRET VenturesOmega Venture PartnersCraft VenturesRedpoint VenturesLong Journey VenturesFounder CollectiveUncork CapitalBenchmarkBain Capital VenturesFoundation CapitalDST GlobalMayfield FundOak HC/FTHeadlineScale Venture PartnersM13Intel CapitalBlockchain CapitalRenegade PartnersTCVWork-BenchTusk Venture PartnersBlueRun VenturesVertex Ventures Sea Management Pte. Ltd.Angular VenturesForum VenturesG20 VenturesMiramar Venture PartnersDeciensPiton Capital LLPSpace CapitalAlpine VenturesMithril Capital ManagementPiva CapitalKrillion VenturesImaginary Venture CapitalIronspring VentureMHS CapitalAperiam VenturesConductive VenturesFormic VenturesHarmonix Music SystemsDifferential VenturesInspiration VenturesCabra VCGrit Capital PartnersLas Olas Venture CapitalEnergy FoundryPoseidon Asset ManagementUberCoatue ManagementEniac VenturesUpHonest CapitalAccel-KKREmergence Capital PartnersBowery CapitalPractical Venture Capital2048 VenturesPareto HoldingsWGI GroupBetaworks Ventures Management, Llc7percent VenturesNextGen Venture Partnersboldstart venturesPolychain CapitalUpside PartnershipAnorak VenturesScience VenturesThe Finger GroupCP VenturesRelay VenturesThomvest Ventures20VC14WEuclid Venture PartnersPrimitive VenturesUprisingTrust VenturesBain CapitalVinyl CapitalTunitas VenturesRock VenturesUpheaval InvestmentsGotham VenturesTrimble Venturesmark vc01Ventures
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