Interplay Ventures Early Stage Management Llc
Venture capitalNew York · Pre-Seed–Seed · 7 people tracked
Investment thesis
Interplay centers its philosophy on entrepreneurs as the main force behind social change, positioning its mission around accelerating founders' journeys. It emphasizes a team-first approach to backing early-stage companies.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 25, 2026.
Team · 7 people
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What they invest in
from 92 of 169 portfolio companiesSaaS ×31Fintech ×26AI & Machine Learning ×24Consumer ×18B2B Marketplaces ×13Enterprise Software ×13Marketplaces ×13Healthtech ×12
HQs:United States×51United Kingdom×1Hong Kong×1St. Kitts & Nevis×1Mexico×1Philippines×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 11 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×72 founders×33 founders×1
Investments · 169 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2024 · 22022 · 12021 · 22020 · 22015 · 12014 · 19 dated
New York, US
Yaniv Sarig(Executive Officer, Director)Arturo Rodriguez(Executive Officer)Joseph Risico(Executive Officer)Mihal Chaouat-Fix(Executive Officer)Roi Zahut(Executive Officer)Greg Petersen(Director)
Coinbase is a cryptocurrency exchange platform that offers trading, custody, and financial services for cryptocurrencies, stocks, derivatives, and prediction markets to consumers, institutions, and developers.
Crypto & Web3FintechSan Francisco, US
Brian Armstrong(Co-founder & CEO)inFred Ehrsam(Co-founder)inEmilie Choi(President & COO)Alesia Haas(Chief Financial Officer)Paul Grewal(Chief Legal Officer & Secretary)Lawrence (L.J.) Brock(Chief People Officer)
Co-investors1confirmationA.Capital Venturesa16z cryptoAcrew CapitalAndreessen HorowitzAnsa Capital+54 more
Revolutionizing space technology to make life multi-planetary
Hawthorne, US
Elon Musk(Founder, CEO & Chief Engineer)in
Co-investors1/1 Capital137 Ventures4DX VenturesA*Abstract VenturesAccess Technology Ventures+110 more
Warby Parker is a direct-to-consumer eyewear retailer offering prescription eyeglasses, sunglasses, contacts, and eye exams at affordable prices, with a home try-on service and flexible return policy.
Direct to ConsumerRetail Tech
Dave Gilboa(Founder)in
Co-investorsFelicis VenturesForerunner VenturesGrace Beauty CapitalICONIQK2 GlobalLerer Hippeau+7 more
Acquire.com operates an online marketplace that connects startup founders looking to sell their businesses with vetted acquirers, handling the acquisition process from finding buyers to closing with escrow.
B2B MarketplacesFintechMarketplacesSaaS
Andrew Gazdecki(Founder)in
Co-investorsCoalition OperatorsEvolution VC PartnersInterlock CapitalRibbit Capital
Animoca Brands invests in blockchain and digital asset projects across gaming, infrastructure, culture, and real-world asset categories, with a portfolio of 600+ companies and a focus on Web3 ecosystem development.
B2B MarketplacesCrypto & Web3GamingSector Agnostic
Yat Siu(Founder & CEO)Robby Yungin
Co-investors2080 Ventures500 GlobalA'Z AngelsAdit Ventures Management, LlcAlpha Wave GlobalAppWorks Ventures+37 more
Salvador Zepeda(Founder)in
Co-investorsVU Venture PartnersVertical Venture PartnersWestern Technology Investment
Bennie is an employee benefits brokerage that helps companies manage and improve their workplace benefits programs, combining brokerage services with technology.
Enterprise SoftwareHealthtechHR TechInsurTechSaaSNew York, US
Matt Straz(Founder & Chairman (former CEO))in
Co-investorsEscalate Capital PartnersHannah Grey VenturesMotley Fool VenturesPICUS CAPITALSilicon BadiaSilverton Partners+2 more
BizDefender provides business identity protection for small and medium-sized businesses, using its Identity Intelligence technology to monitor for threats such as brand impersonation, phishing, dark web breaches, and fraudulent business filings.
CybersecuritySaaS
Black Crow provides AI-powered analytics and personalization software for e-commerce brands to understand customer behavior and deliver tailored shopping experiences.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningE-commerceMarketing TechNew York, US
Richard Harris(Executive Officer, Director)Joel Goldman(Founder)inDamon Tassone(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardShehzad Khan(Director)in
Co-investorsGood FriendsHabitat PartnersImaginary Venture CapitalInterlock PartnersLeft Lane CapitalPrimary Venture Partners+2 more
Bling Capital is a venture capital firm that makes early-stage investments in SaaS, consumer internet, marketplaces, fintech, digital health, enterprise, and frontier/defense technology companies.
ConsumerFintechSaaS
Ben(Founder & General Partner)in
Co-investorsDeep AcreNimble PartnersVeronorteVintage Investment Partners
Boom & Bucket operates an online marketplace for buying and selling used heavy construction equipment such as bulldozers, offering regional inspections and nationwide shipping to business buyers.
B2B MarketplacesConstruction TechMarketplaces
Co-investorsAvid VenturesBrick Mortar VenturesMaC Venture CapitalPruVen Capital PartnersStreamlined VenturesContext Ventures
Boramcare provides in-home postpartum care by connecting new families with vetted doulas and newborn care specialists for overnight and 24/7 support, feeding guidance, and newborn routines.
Digital HealthFemTechMarketplaces
Co-investorsDunamu & PartnersEntrepreneur VenturesMidnight
Boxhub operates an online marketplace for buying and selling shipping containers, modernizing the traditionally fragmented container trade through digital technology.
B2B MarketplacesE-commerceLogistics & Supply Chain
Maxmillian Birner(Co-Founder & CEO)Maximilian Birner(Founder)in
Co-investorsAlleyCorpAlley Robotics VenturesFJ LabsHum CapitalSolasta Ventures
Broadlume provides an all-in-one marketing and management platform for independent flooring retailers to help them grow revenue and manage operations.
AdTechConstruction TechMarketing TechRetail TechSaaSSarasota, US
Todd SaundersDan Pratt
Co-investorsEntrée CapitalTechstars
Burrow designs and sells modular furniture with an emphasis on quality, affordability, and fast delivery.
ConsumerE-commerceNew York City, US
Stephen Kuhl(Founder/CEO)inKabeer Chopra(Founder)inSteven Finnern(Executive Officer)
BoardTony Florence(Director)in
Co-investorsAmity VenturesFundersClubMultiplier CapitalNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Red & Blue VenturesReshape+6 more
Colombian B2B e-commerce platform that lets neighborhood corner shops restock inventory online with next-day delivery.
Bogota
Jose Jair Bonilla(Executive Officer, Director)inOscar Sarria(Founder)in
BoardSimon Borrero(Director)
Co-investorsAlter GlobalFEMSA VenturesFlucas VenturesFourth RealmInQlabKube VC+8 more
Clarion Capital is a private equity and credit investment firm; its private equity arm makes majority and growth investments in lower middle-market companies generating $7.5-30 million of EBITDA, while its credit arm invests in CLO securities focusing on CLO equity and mezzanine tranches.
Fintech
Course Hero provides AI-powered study assistance and educational resources for students, offering document analysis, tutoring services, and access to course materials from schools.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechRedwood City, US
Andrew Grauer(Executive Officer, Director)inGregor Carrigan(Founder)inDavid Grauer(Co-Founder)inJared Grauer(Co-Founder)inJohn Peacockin
BoardMark Feldman(Director)
Co-investors137 VenturesGSV VenturesMaveronScale-Up CapitalSierra VenturesSV Angel+1 more
CourseHorse is an online marketplace that lets people discover and book classes from schools across the United States, spanning professional bootcamps and certifications, hobby and lifestyle courses, and kids' classes.
ConsumerEdTechMarketplacesNew York, US
Katie Kapler(Executive Officer, Director)Nihal Parthasarathi(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardAvi Fogel(Director)
Co-investorsFundersClubMI VenturesNew York Venture Partners
Crafty provides workplace pantry management services, combining expert-led food and beverage delivery with a proprietary platform to manage office snacking programs across multiple locations.
B2B MarketplacesFuture of WorkSaaSChicago, US
Cameron Lawrence(Executive Officer)James Paul(Executive Officer)Christopher Ritter(Executive Officer, Director)Nathan Rosenstock(Executive Officer, Director)inIshan Daya(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
BoardBrian Hirsch(Director)
Co-investors7BC Venture CapitalBluestein VenturesFirebrand VenturesGreycroftJLL Spark Global VenturesJLL Spark
Crusoe builds energy-first AI infrastructure, using innovative and renewable energy sources to power hyperscale AI factories and a cloud platform for AI workloads.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnergyDenver, US
Cully Cavness(Co-founder, President and Chief Strategy Officer)inChase Lochmiller(Co-founder, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors)in
Co-investorsAbstract VenturesACTIVATE CAPITAL PARTNERSAdvaita CapitalAir Street CapitalAlkeon InnovationAvenir Growth Capital+33 more
Databricks provides a unified platform for data engineering, analytics, and artificial intelligence, enabling organizations to build and deploy data and AI applications on cloud infrastructure.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Ali Ghodsi(Co-founder & CEO)inIon Stoica(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inMatei Zaharia(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inReynold Xin(Founder)inPatrick Wendell(Founder)inAndy Konwinski(Founder)in
Co-investors137 VenturesA.Capital VenturesAglae VenturesAlkeon InnovationAltra VentureAmplify Partners+71 more
Dremio provides an Agentic Lakehouse platform that enables fast, governed access to enterprise data across multiple sources without ETL, with an AI Semantic Layer for business context and autonomous infrastructure management.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software
Tomer Shiran(Founder)inSendur Sellakumar(CEO)in
Co-investorsSapphire VenturesInsight PartnersRedpoint VenturesAlpha Square GroupCisco InvestmentsDTCP+5 more
Emerge operates a technology platform for freight and logistics procurement that serves shippers and carriers to improve supply chain efficiencies and reduce costs.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Andrew Leto(Co-Founder & CEO)Michael Leto(Co-Founder & President)Brad Blomstrom(CFO)Ben Sanders(CTO)Jack Holmes(Executive Chairman)
Co-investorsGreycroft9Yards CapitalPrologis Ventures
A fertility clinic offering assisted reproduction services including egg donation and in vitro fertilization, with an in-house laboratory for fertilization, embryo selection, temperature control, and cell traceability.
FemTechHealthtechMedical Devices
Co-investorsFour Acres CapitalIGNIASupernode Ventures
Figure develops general-purpose humanoid robots designed for deployment in workforce and home environments.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareRoboticsSunnyvale, US
Brett Adcock(Executive Officer, Director)inLee Randaccio(Executive Officer)Dana Berlin(Executive Officer)Logan Berkowitz(Executive Officer)Colby Adcock(Director)Peter Welinder(Director)
Co-investorsAUDEO VENTURESAurum Venture PartnersBeyond CapitalBold Capital PartnersBVVCCoatue Management+25 more
Firon is a marketing agency that engineers Shopify Plus catalogs to be recommended by AI search tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity, using knowledge graph seeding, schema, and semantic catalog restructuring tied to revenue attribution.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceMarketing Tech
Alexander Jordan(Founder)Derick(Head of GEO)
Fuel Me provides a platform for managing fuel procurement, vendor relationships, delivery verification, and compliance across distributed sites.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Co-investorsAllied Venture PartnersForefront VentureHyde Park Angels
GoDocta is a full-stack healthcare access platform combining a two-sided telemedicine marketplace, cross-border electronic health records, AI-assisted clinical decision support, care coordination, and digital prescriptions.
Digital HealthHealthtechMarketplacesSaaS
Henry Yearwood(Founder)in
Hadley is an app and SEC-registered investment advisor that helps families save for education through 529 plans, letting users link a 529 so friends and family can contribute and guiding them to top-rated, low-fee plans.
EdTechFintechSaaS
Yosh Miller(Founder)
C168 is an online gambling and entertainment platform offering sports betting, live casino games, and slot games.
Gaming
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)Ryan Brown(Founder)Ryan Debenham(CEO)in
Co-investorsBase Venture Management, Inc.Bullpen CapitalEscalate Capital PartnersEudemian VenturesForefront VentureGood Friends+5 more
Havenly provides virtual and in-person interior design services, connecting customers with professional designers who create personalized plans, select furnishings, and provide 3D renderings of spaces.
ConsumerMarketplacesPropTechDenver, US
Lee Mayer(Founder & CEO)Emily Motayed(Founder)
BoardJason Mendelson(Director)Josh Scott(Director)
Co-investors500 GlobalEntrepreneur VenturesFlucas VenturesForefront VentureForward Venture CapitalFoundry+8 more
CakhiaTV is a free online platform for live football (soccer) streaming offering matches from major global tournaments including Premier League, Champions League, World Cup, and domestic leagues, with Vietnamese-language commentary and supplementary features like match schedules, standings, and highlights.
ConsumerMedia & Entertainment
Co-investors5Lion VenturesDisney AcceleratorRelevance VenturesRed Beard Ventures
HUNGRY provides office food solutions and catering services, partnering with local chefs and restaurants to supply meals to corporate clients.
Enterprise SoftwareFoodTechFuture of WorkImpact & Social Good
Jeff Grass(Founder)in
Co-investorsBread And Butter Ventures, LlcEvolution VC PartnersFlucas VenturesMotley Fool Ventures
Zug
Vincent Muller(Executive Officer)Fritz Frey(Executive Officer)Antonius Link(Executive Officer)
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)
BoardAdam Rothstein(Director)
Co-investors7GC & CoBullpen CapitalCerity Partners VenturesConductive VenturesDarco CapitalDCM Ventures+9 more
Jellysmack helps social media creators grow their audiences and increase earnings across multiple platforms using AI technology, first-party data, and multi-platform expertise.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMedia & Entertainment
Swann MaizilRobin Sabban(Founder)inMichael Philippe
Co-investorsHighland EuropeOneRagtimeSoftBank Vision FundUnilever Ventures
Jetty provides financial services and solutions designed for renters and property managers to make rental payments more flexible and accessible.
FintechPropTech
Mike Rudoy(Founder & CEO)Michael Rudoy(Founder)in
Co-investorsEvolution VC PartnersMetaPropMetaProp VenturesOssian CapitalRebalance Capital VenturesRed Swan Ventures+6 more
JustPoint aggregates health and safety data from proprietary sources and government agencies and applies AI to detect data gaps and surface health risks that may be incomplete or delayed in disclosure.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureHealthtechBoulder, US
Victor Bornstein, PhD(Founder)in
Co-investorsAcross Capital PartnersAmino CapitalBeresford VenturesBeyond CapitalDeep AcreHoneystone Ventures+5 more
Kalshi operates a federally regulated futures exchange that allows users to trade contracts based on the outcomes of real-world events, creating a new market for event-based financial derivatives.
FintechNew York City, US
Luana Lopes Lara(Founder)inTarek Mansour(Co-founder & CEO)in
BoardAlfred Lin(Director)inMichael Seibel(Director)inMatt Huang(Director)in
Co-investorsa16z cryptoAlpha PartnersAndreessen HorowitzCapitalGCoatue ManagementConductive Ventures+27 more
Knot provides APIs that connect cardholders to hundreds of merchants, allowing card issuers and fintech apps to add features such as updating stored card information across merchants.
Developer ToolsFintechSaaS
Co-investorsFour Acres CapitalGiant Ventures Global LlpGood FriendsNava VenturesSamsung NextSupernode Ventures
Lalo designs baby and toddler essentials aimed at parents, focusing on products that are durable, safe, and made with attention to design.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Co-investorsMaywic Select InvestmentsSpin Master VenturesSuperAngel.FundThe Fund
LANDED is a mobile job matching platform that connects hourly workers in food service, hospitality, and warehouse operations with employers seeking to fill positions quickly.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareHR TechMarketplacesSaaSNew York City, US
Vivian Wang(Founder)in
Co-investorsGood FriendsJavelin Venture PartnersY CombinatorInitialized CapitalOMERS Ventures
Launcher develops the E-2 liquid rocket engine, a LOX/Kerosene oxidizer-rich staged combustion engine, sold as a product to launch vehicle companies.
Deep TechHardwareSpace Tech
Co-investorsK Street CapitalWinklevoss Capital
Lawmatics offers client intake and case management software for law firms, providing customizable intake form templates and automation for follow-ups, scheduling, and converting inquiries into booked consultations and signed agreements.
LegalTechSaaS
Matt Spiegel(Founder)in
Co-investorsAnkona CapitalBridge Venture FundEniac VenturesForefront VentureLegalTechBridge Investments+1 more
LeafLink is a wholesale platform connecting cannabis brands, distributors, and retailers, offering order management, payments via ACH or net terms, compliance automation, and logistics partner discovery.
B2B MarketplacesE-commerceFintechSaaSNew York, US
Ryan Smith(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardZach Silverman(Executive Officer, Director)inAndrew Greenfield(Director)in
Co-investorsCasa Verde CapitalFairhaven Capital PartnersMuse CapitalTIA VenturesCPMGFounders Fund+4 more
Leo Capital is a cross-continental early-stage venture fund that leads or co-leads pre-seed and seed rounds and supports founders with go-to-market introductions, follow-on capital, and talent through its network.
Singapore, SG
Co-investorsTesi (Finnish Industry Investment Ltd)
Lifelike Capital is a global venture capital firm that invests at the intersection of technology and consumer, backing early-stage founders.
Consumer
Kevin Lin(Co-founder and General Partner)inRandy Lee(Co-founder and General Partner)inJason Lin(Co-founder and General Partner)in
Little Spoon is a direct-to-consumer subscription service delivering organic baby and toddler food, including infant formula, purees (Babyblends), finger foods, cereal, puffs, smoothies, and kids' meals and snacks.
Advanced ManufacturingConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechNew York, US
Lisa Barnett(Director)Benjamin J. Lewis(Executive Officer, Director)Anna Sweeting(Director)Montse Suarez(Director)
BoardJohnathan Shulkin(Director)
Co-investorsAurumKairos HQSiddhi CapitalValor Equity PartnersWinklevoss CapitalJam Fund+1 more
Lively is a direct-to-consumer intimates brand selling bras and related apparel in a wide range of band and cup sizes as well as standard clothing sizes.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Co-investorsNotable CapitalCostanoa VenturesHaystackLiquid VenturesPJCStreamlined Ventures+2 more
Max Retail is a retail technology platform that enables independent retailers to convert excess inventory into cash by connecting them directly with shoppers.
B2B MarketplacesE-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesRetail TechSaaSNorth Palm Beach, US
Melodie van der Baan(Co-Founder & CEO)inMorgan Bodstrom(Co-Founder & CHRO)Damon Ciarelli(Co-Founder & R&D Lead)
Co-investorsRethink ImpactTechstarsThe Artemis FundM13Nosara CapitalStandUp Ventures
Meroka acquires and holds strong local companies for the long term, allowing original owners to remain in leadership while maintaining the company's name and reputation.
Sector Agnostic
Alex Barrett, CFA, CPA(Founder)in
Co-investorsBetter Tomorrow VenturesSlow Ventures
Metatheory develops games for players seeking depth and quality gameplay, and is expanding into AI-driven software tools for creators.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyGamingGalveston, US
Kevin M. Lin(Executive Officer, Director)inAdam Bao(Executive Officer)James Thomas Gleason(Executive Officer)David Barthwell(Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzBitkraft Esports VenturesBreyer CapitalDragonflyLifelike CapitalMetastable+1 more
Midas is a mobile app that lets consumers earn points on purchases and redeem them to pay, and discover promotions and discounts at nearby stores.
ConsumerData & InfrastructureFintechRetail TechSaaS
Alfredo CapoteAlonso Azcarraga
Co-investors500 Global
Modern Meadow develops animal-free, bio-fabricated leather alternatives using synthetic biology and material science for the fashion, interiors, and automotive industries.
BiotechCircular EconomyNew MaterialsPine Brook, US
Gabor Forgacs(Director, Promoter)Anna Bakst(Executive Officer, Director)Rex Liu(Executive Officer)David Williamsonin
BoardAndras Forgacs(Director, Promoter)Bart Swanson(Director)in
Co-investorsArtis VenturesAstanor VenturesBreakout LabsBreakout VenturesHorizons VenturesInventus Capital Partners+4 more
Monument is a telehealth platform offering video appointments with doctors and therapists for both medical and mental healthcare, with prescriptions sent to a patient's preferred pharmacy.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental HealthNew York, US
Michael Russell(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Taylor Greene(Director)Ally Tam(Director)Justin Geller(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Co-investors4D CapitalData Point CapitalEastward Capital PartnersForefront VentureKube VCNextView Ventures+3 more
Neurable develops brain-computer interface (BCI) technology via smart headphones designed to enhance employee focus, productivity, and well-being in corporate settings.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareHealthtechHR TechAnn Arbor, US
Dr. Ramses Alcaide(CEO and Co-Founder)Michael Thompson(Executive Officer)Adam Eizenberg-Molnar(Cofounder)
Co-investorsCapital FactoryFundersClubGlobal BrainGoAhead VenturesHartmann CapitalHouston Angel Network+9 more
Newfront is an insurance broker that combines specialty insurance expertise with technology platforms to help clients manage risk and make informed insurance decisions.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechInsurTechSan Francisco, US
Spike Lipkin(Founder/CEO)inGordon Wintrob(Founder/CTO)in
Co-investorsA*Abstract VenturesAltai VenturesB Capital GroupB4 CapitalBessemer Venture Partners+14 more
Nodal operates a platform connecting surrogates (gestational carriers) and intended parents, with tools and education to support both parties through the surrogacy process.
B2B MarketplacesDigital HealthFemTechHealthtechMarketplaces
Dr. Brian Levine(Founder & CEO)
Co-investorsAmplo VenturesMyelin VCNFXAmplo
Co-investorsFourth RealmKapor Capital
Octane offers financing for recreational and powersports vehicles such as motorcycles, ATVs, and mowers, letting consumers check their rate with a soft credit pull.
ConsumerFintechMarketplacesNew York, US
Jason Guss(Executive Officer, Director)Mark Davidson(Executive Officer)Maria Aveledo(Executive Officer)Mark Molnar(Executive Officer)Murali Vajjiravel(Executive Officer)Sean Fernandez-Ledon(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsChaos VenturesContour Venture PartnersFundersClubThird PrimeUpper90Valar Ventures Llc+2 more
Ollie provides personalized fresh dog food recipes crafted by chefs and food scientists, paired with health monitoring services that analyze dog wellness indicators to optimize nutrition and health outcomes for pet owners.
ConsumerFoodTechNew York, US
Nick StaffordinDan Ciporin(Director)Alexandre Douzet(Executive Officer, Director)Steve Marton(Director)
BoardBenjamin Sun(Director)
Co-investorsARC Angel FundCanaan PartnersCorrelation VenturesDarco CapitalFelicis VenturesLerer Hippeau+3 more
OnsiteIQ provides computer vision and AI-powered progress tracking for construction sites through regular on-site documentation and image analysis, serving construction project managers and stakeholders across the US and Canada.
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechNew York, US
Ardalan Khosrowpour(Executive Officer, Director)inJohn Mollis(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardMichael Pettinella(Director)Joshua Elwell(Director)inDavid Schwab(Director)inMatthew Jones(Director)in
Co-investorsAnthemis VentureBullpen CapitalCloquet Capital Partners, LLCColopl NextMetaProp VenturesNavigate Ventures+4 more
AI company developing a medical search engine used by physicians for clinical decision support.
Daniel Nadler(Founder & CEO)inZachary Ziegler(Founder)
Co-investorsAlkeon InnovationAmity VenturesAndreessen HorowitzBreyer CapitalCatalio Capital Management, LPCoatue Management+15 more
Ophelia provides medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction through a telemedicine platform, allowing patients to receive care without attending residential rehab.
Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & FitnessNew York City, US
Mattan Griffel(Founder)inZack Gray(Founder)inDr. Arthur Robin Williams(Codesigner)
BoardGreg Yap(Director)inDr. Adam Bisaga(Codesigner)
Co-investorsMenlo VenturesY CombinatorFour Acres CapitalGood FriendsGeneral CatalystRefactor Capital+1 more
Packsmith provides technology-driven order fulfillment and logistics services for e-commerce brands, offering customizable fulfillment, greater operational transparency, and faster shipping.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainRetail TechSaaS
Co-investorsCosmic Venture PartnersEvolution VenturesMPG FundSpacecadet VenturesTrust FundVery Serious Ventures+2 more
Paloma Health offers thyroid care products including Daily Thyroid Care, an iodine-free thyroid-support multivitamin blending vitamins, minerals, and botanicals for people managing thyroid conditions such as hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's.
Digital HealthDirect to ConsumerFemTechHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Guillaume ("G") Skalli(Founder)in
Co-investorsAera VCCrosscut VenturesRed & Blue VenturesSWS Venture CapitalTheVentureCityHeal Capital+2 more
Pepper builds AI-powered go-to-market technology designed specifically for independent food distributors to help them compete and grow.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesFoodTechSaaSNew York, US
Bowie Cheung(Co-founder & CEO)inChetan Narain(Co-founder & CTO)Ivana Tesanovic(Co-founder / SVP)Jorge Vizcayno(Leader, Product Content Platform & Data Infrastructure (joined via Alima acquisition))
Co-investorsBoxGroupFrontline VenturesGreylock PartnersHarmony PartnersICONIQICONIQ Growth+3 more
Pointer builds predictive software for veterinary care that analyzes medical history, breed, environment, and lifestyle to forecast disease risk in dogs and recommend preventive treatments.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMedical Devices
Co-investorsAble PartnersRoo Capital
Postman is an API platform that helps developers build, test, and manage APIs throughout their lifecycle.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeep TechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US
Abhinav Asthana(CEO and co-founder)inAnkit Sobti(Co-founder)inAbhijit Kane(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsBattery VenturesInsight PartnersNexus Venture Partners83NorthAltra VentureCoatue Management+13 more
Provi is a marketplace platform that connects buyers (bartenders, restaurant and retail owners, distributors) with alcohol distributors across the U.S., offering centralized ordering, product visibility, and supply chain management for the beverage alcohol industry.
B2B MarketplacesFoodTechSaaSChicago, US
Taylor Katzman(Founder)in
Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersHyde Park Venture PartnersLudlow VenturesPermanent Capital VenturesSandalphon CapitalHyde Park Angels
Pura manufactures and sells smart home diffusers paired with a mobile app and marketplace that lets consumers select from over 300 premium fragrances and automate scent delivery.
ConsumerHardwareIoT
Bruno Lima(Founder)inRichie S.(Founder)in
Co-investorsCampus Founders FundKickstartService Provider CapitalSTARTUP IGNITION VENTURES
Canton, US
Parth Patel(Executive Officer, Director)
Calabasas, US
Lord Barrington(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsModi Ventures
Relief helps consumers reduce debt on credit cards, personal loans, collections debt, and past-due medical debt by negotiating balance reductions with creditors.
Fintech
Co-investorsNava VenturesNecessary VenturesThe Fund
Co-investorsAlante Capital
Rho offers a business savings account that spreads idle cash across 400+ FDIC-insured banks (via American Deposit Management) for up to $75M in deposit coverage and yield.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSNew York, US
Everett Cook(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsClaritas CapitalClocktower VenturesFlucas VenturesHelium-3 VenturesInspired CapitalRecall Capital+6 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/CEO)inKevin Redman(Founder/CTO)in
Co-investorsBullpen CapitalCrosslink CapitalEntrepreneur VenturesVertical Venture PartnersY CombinatorACE & Company+2 more
SeekerPitch offers Sophia, an AI recruiter that conducts browser-based behavioral voice and video screens for frontline, management, and sales roles, scoring candidates against a role-calibrated "Operator DNA" model and handling scheduling and candidate communication.
AI & Machine LearningHR TechSaaS
Co-investorsAPA Venture PartnersSerafundSora VenturesThree PointValkyrie
Co-investorsOrigin Ventures
SkipQ is a travel app and virtual marketplace that lets travelers browse, compare, and pre-purchase airport services and goods — including duty-free shopping, restaurant vouchers, lounge access, meet & greet assistance, airport transfers, parking, fast-track security, and eSIM connectivity — before and during their trip.
E-commerceMarketplacesTravel & HospitalityDover, US
Jure Bratkic(Founder)Saba Azhar(Co-founder)
Slate offers a mobile app for real-time video content creation and editing, letting teams caption videos with brand fonts and colors, add licensed music, use templates, and publish directly to social channels.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Co-investorsTitletownTech37 AngelsSignal Peak Ventures
Slumberkins creates children's books, plush creatures, and affirmations designed to teach kids emotional lessons and build resilience.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerEdTechSpokane, US
Callie Christensen(Chief Brand Officer)Kelly Oriard(Chief Therapeutic Officer)Suzanne Kolb(Chief Executive Officer)Mark Schneider(Chief Financial Officer)
BoardEdith Dorsen(Director)inCaroline Lewis(Director)in
Co-investorsDns CapitalLong Way VenturesRogue Womens FundSeaChangeCascade Seed FundListen Ventures
Smalls produces fresh, gently cooked cat food made to resemble home-prepared meals, differentiating itself from conventional pet food manufacturers by using minimal processing.
Direct to ConsumerFoodTech
Matthew Michaelson(Founder)in
Co-investorsCompanion FundEastward Capital PartnersEvolution VC PartnersFounder CollectiveImaginary Venture CapitalLeft Lane Capital+2 more
CUSL operates a Swedish-language affiliate and review site that compares and rates online casinos and betting sites without a Swedish gambling license (operating outside the Spelpaus self-exclusion system).
ConsumerMarketplacesMedia & Entertainment
Soundcore Capital is a buy-and-build private equity firm that makes control equity investments in founder-owned and -led lower middle-market companies.
Co-investorsConversion Venture Capital (CVC2)
Securing America's future with recycled rare earth elements.
StellarFi offers an app-based Visa credit card that uses AI-guided tips and a user's full credit picture to help them build credit, earn higher limits, and gain better rewards over time.
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Lamine Zarrad(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardChristopher Shonk(Director)Richard Blankenship(Director)
Co-investorsAcrew CapitalATX Venture PartnersEvolution VenturesHilltop Venture PartnersSprint VcSocially Financed+1 more
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John Collison(Co-founder & President)inPatrick Collison(Co-founder & CEO)inWilliam Gaybrick(Executive Officer)inGreg Brockman(Founding Engineer, then first CTO)inSarah HeckinSarah Heckin
Co-investors500 GlobalAdvaita CapitalAglae VenturesAir Street CapitalAlkeon InnovationAndreessen Horowitz+60 more
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Billy Libby(Co-Founder & CEO)Jason Finger(Co-Founder & Chairman)
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Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Interplay Ventures Early Stage Management Llc made?
- Interplay Ventures Early Stage Management Llc has 69 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO.
- What stage does Interplay Ventures Early Stage Management Llc invest at?
- Interplay Ventures Early Stage Management Llc invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is Interplay Ventures Early Stage Management Llc's typical check size?
- Interplay Ventures Early Stage Management Llc typically writes checks of $1M.
- What sectors does Interplay Ventures Early Stage Management Llc focus on?
- Interplay Ventures Early Stage Management Llc focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Interplay Ventures Early Stage Management Llc located?
- Interplay Ventures Early Stage Management Llc is headquartered in New York, US.
- Does Interplay Ventures Early Stage Management Llc lead rounds?
- Interplay Ventures Early Stage Management Llc typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does Interplay Ventures Early Stage Management Llc co-invest with?
- Interplay Ventures Early Stage Management Llc most often shares deals with Coatue Management, FundersClub, Andreessen Horowitz, among 154 tracked co-investors.
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Co-investors · 10
Techstars is a startup accelerator and early-stage investor that funds ambitious founders and provides capital, mentorship, and access to a global network of investors, operators, and corporate partners.
M13 is a venture capital firm that invests in seed and Series A stage software companies.
Torch Capital is a venture capital firm that combines investing, operating, and business-building experience to help entrepreneurs build category-leading companies.
Great Oaks Venture Capital is a New York-based early-stage investor that partners with founders at the earliest stages of company building across the United States.
Exponent is co-founded by two operators who were early revenue and growth leaders at multiple breakout fintech companies like Plaid, Ramp, Robinhood, and Stytch, and most of their returns flow to nonprofit endowments and hospitals for scholarships, research, and pediatric healthcare rather than traditional wealthy investors. They keep an unusually small portfolio of just a few companies per year while writing lead checks and providing hands-on go-to-market support through their operator network, focusing on companies that rewire financial and data infrastructure in legacy industries.
305 Ventures is a founder-run venture capital firm that invests in pre-seed and seed stage (0 to 1) companies globally.
10x Genomics is a life sciences company that develops and manufactures single-cell, spatial, and in situ genomics technologies for research institutions worldwide, with products cited in over 10,000 scientific papers across oncology, immunology, and neuroscience research.
Camber Creek is a venture capital firm focused on real estate technology (proptech), partnering closely with founders and leveraging its network of real estate industry limited partners to support portfolio companies.
Four Rivers Group is a venture capital firm investing in expansion-stage technology companies across global markets, offering flexible financing structures with no minimum check size or ownership requirements.
Firms observed investing alongside Interplay Ventures Early Stage Management Llc, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Interplay Ventures Early Stage Management Llc's recorded portfolio.
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AirTree Ventures runs Pathfinders, a free four-week in-person program in Sydney for young builders (high-school graduates up to age 23) to work on a real product, access the AirTree team and founders, and build a peer network.
August Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in a small number of companies, providing hands-on support to entrepreneurs building their businesses.
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