Interplay Ventures Early Stage Management Llc
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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.
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Team · 11 people
from curated & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 110 of 169 portfolio companiesSaaS ×35Fintech ×31AI & Machine Learning ×30Consumer ×22Enterprise Software ×21Healthtech ×16Marketplaces ×16E-commerce ×14
HQs:United States×61Brazil×1Germany×1United Kingdom×1Hong Kong×1Israel×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 20 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×82 founders×73 founders×5
Where their founders studiedfrom 20 founders with education data
Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×3Yale University ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 15 founders with field-of-study data
Computer Science ×4Engineering ×4Finance & Accounting ×4Business & Management ×2Economics ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 22 founders with career history
GlobalTranz ×2Goldman Sachs ×2Lehman Brothers ×2MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) ×2
1 founders hold a PhD · 4 hold an MBA (of 21 with degree data)
Investments · 169 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2024 · 22023 · 22022 · 32021 · 52020 · 32018 · 32015 · 12014 · 12013 · 121 dated
Aterian sells consumer products across home and kitchen appliances, kitchenware, air quality appliances, health and beauty products, and essential oils under owned brands including Squatty Potty, HomeLabs, and Mueller Living, primarily through online marketplaces like Amazon and its own direct-to-consumer websites.
New York, US
Yaniv Sarig(Executive Officer, Director)Roi Zahut(Executive Officer)inArturo Rodriguez(Executive Officer)inJoshua Feldman(Chief Financial Officer)Joseph Risico(Executive Officer)Mihal Chaouat-Fix(Executive Officer)
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)inAlesia Haas(Chief Financial Officer)inPaul Grewal(Chief Legal Officer & Secretary)inLawrence (L.J.) Brock(Chief People Officer)
Co-investors1confirmationA.Capital Venturesa16z cryptoAcrew CapitalAdventure FundAndreessen Horowitz+89 more
Revolutionizing space technology to make life multi-planetary
Hawthorne, US
Elon Musk(Founder, CEO & Chief Engineer)inBret Johnsen(Executive Officer)inGwynne Shotwell(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardAntonio Gracias(Director)inSteve Jurvetson(Director)inDonald Harrison(Director)
Co-investors1/1 Capital137 Ventures2080 Ventures3Spoke Capital4DX Ventures7BC Venture Capital+179 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)inNeil Blumenthal(Co-Chair of the Board, Co-Founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer)inAndrew Hunt(Co-Founder and Director)inJeffrey Raider(Co-Founder and Director)
Co-investorsBoxGroupBullishCraft VenturesFelicis VenturesFirst Round CapitalForerunner Ventures+13 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-investorsAdventure FundBessemer Venture PartnersCoalition OperatorsEvolution VC PartnersInterlock CapitalYork IE+1 more
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+45 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))inBrett Davis(CEO)in
Co-investorsEscalate Capital PartnersFJ LabsHannah Grey VenturesMotley Fool VenturesPICUS CAPITALSilicon Badia+4 more
BizDefender provides fraud detection and prevention technology for small businesses, helping them identify and mitigate threats from advanced business scams and AI-enabled fraud.
CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Joe(CEO)Patrick
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)inJoel Goldman(Founder)inDamon Tassone(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardShehzad Khan(Director)in
Co-investorsBloomberg BetaGood FriendsHabitat PartnersImaginary Venture CapitalInterlock PartnersLeft Lane Capital+4 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)inBen Ling(Founding General Partner)in
Co-investorsDeep AcreNimble PartnersSDVThe inner foundationVeronorteVintage 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 TechMarketplacesAustin, US
Samir Shah(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Aaron Kline(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Adam Lawrence(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)in
Co-investorsAvid VenturesBrick Mortar VenturesCore91.vcFJ LabsMaC Venture CapitalPruVen Capital Partners+4 more
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
Boram Nam(Founder)inSuk Park(Founder)in
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-investorsAlleyCorpFJ LabsAlley Robotics VenturesHum CapitalMotion VenturesSolasta Ventures
Brave Care operates pediatric primary and urgent care clinics designed to treat common acute conditions in children, supplemented by remote consultations delivered by clinicians.
HealthtechPortland, US
Asa Miller(Founder)inDarius "Bubs" Monsef(Founder)inMaryam Taheri(Founder)inCorey Fish, MD(Founder)inGary Gerlacher(Executive Officer, Director)Corey Fish, M.D.(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesAV8 VenturesFifty YearsVentureSouqY CombinatorZillionize+17 more
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
Co-investorsEntrée CapitalFJ LabsFounder CollectiveMatchstick VenturesTechstarsYork IE+2 more
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-investorsAlumni VenturesAmity VenturesCorrelation VenturesFundersClubMultiplier CapitalNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)+17 more
CareAtlas provides full-service Medicare care coordination — RPM, CCM, TCM, and APCM — by embedding care navigators and licensed clinicians, supported by AI, into hospitals, physician practices, FQHCs, and value-based organizations.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech
CareCard is a free prescription discount service that lets consumers compare medication prices at local pharmacies and use a discount card or coupon to pay below out-of-pocket costs.
ConsumerDigital HealthHealthtech
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 VenturesFJ LabsFlucas VenturesFourth RealmInQlab+11 more
Clarion Capital Partners is a New York-based investment manager specializing in private equity and credit investments in lower middle-market companies.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechNew York, US
Marc Utay(Managing Partner)inEric Kogan(Partner)in
Co-investorsAlpine Meridian
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+6 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)inNihal Parthasarathi(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardAvi Fogel(Director)
Co-investorsFundersClubGolden SeedsMI 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 ComputingData & InfrastructureEnergyDenver, US
Cully Cavness(Co-founder, President and Chief Strategy Officer)inChase Lochmiller(Co-founder, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors)inCharles Cavness(Executive Officer, Director)Matthew DeNezza(Executive Officer)inJamey Seely(Executive Officer)inMichael Gordon(Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsAbstract VenturesACTIVATE CAPITAL PARTNERSAdvaita CapitalAir Street CapitalAkkaAlkeon Innovation+67 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 InnovationAlpha Square GroupAltra Venture+97 more
Divibank provides payment processing and credit services for online merchants, including payment links, checkout, PIX, card, and boleto acceptance, antifraud protection, and advance of credit card receivables.
E-commerceFintechSaaS
Jaime Taboada(Founder)inRebecca Fischer(Founder)in
Co-investorsAllievo CapitalAlter GlobalAlumni VenturesBetter Tomorrow VenturesClocktower VenturesKairos Angels+9 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-investorsRedpoint VenturesSapphire VenturesInsight PartnersAlpha 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)inMichael Leto(Co-Founder & President)inBrad Blomstrom(CFO)inBen Sanders(CTO)inJack Holmes(Executive Chairman)in
Co-investorsGreycroft9Yards CapitalPrologis Ventures
Everside is a venture capital and investment firm that manages portfolios and provides investment operations, analytics, and advisory services.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSector Agnostic
Moritz Poehl(Founder, Managing Partner)inNate Kirk(Founder, Managing Partner)in
Co-investorsAlta PartnersEndeavor CatalystNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Oak HC/FT
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-investorsFJ LabsFour 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-investors10T FundAlign VenturesAliya Capital PartnersAUDEO VENTURESAurum Venture PartnersBas1s Ventures+41 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
Carlo Passacantando(Founder)inBoy Schook(Founder)in
Co-investorsAllied Venture PartnersFJ LabsForefront 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
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 ManagementBullpen CapitalCharge VCEscalate Capital PartnersEudemian Ventures+10 more
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)
Co-investorsNotre Dame Founders Fund
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)inEmily Motayed(Founder)
BoardJason Mendelson(Director)inJosh Scott(Director)
Co-investors500 GlobalChicago VenturesEdison PartnersEntrepreneur VenturesFJ LabsFlucas Ventures+13 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 VenturesAlumni VenturesDisney AcceleratorEvolution VC PartnersRelevance VenturesCityRock Venture Partners+5 more
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 VenturesSand Hill Angels
HYGH operates a digital out-of-home (DOOH) advertising network with 3,700 displays across six networks in 16 German cities, offering programmatic advertising capabilities connected to multiple DSPs.
AdTechMarketing TechSaaSBerlin, DE
Vincent Muller(Executive Officer)Fritz Frey(Executive Officer)Antonius Link(President of the Board & Founder)inUli Wurth(CEO/CFO)in
Co-investors10xvaluepartnersGerman Media Pool
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 & CoBlueRun VenturesBullpen CapitalCerity Partners VenturesConductive VenturesDarco Capital+15 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 Maizil(Founder)inRobin Sabban(Founder)inMichael Philippe(Founder)in
Co-investorsHighland EuropeOneRagtimePartech VenturesSoftBank Vision FundUnilever VenturesSoftBank Group
Jetty provides financial services and solutions designed for renters and property managers to make rental payments more flexible and accessible.
FintechPropTech
Michael Rudoy(Founder)in
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesBoxGroupEvolution VC PartnersMetaPropMetaProp VenturesOssian Capital+8 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 CapitalCharge VCDeep Acre+10 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 HorowitzBond Capital ManagementCapitalGCoatue Management+52 more
Kithward operates an online platform that helps older adults search for and compare independent living and senior living communities across the United States, with filters for amenities, pricing, activities, and lifestyle fit.
MarketplacesPropTechWellness & Fitness
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-investorsFJ LabsFour Acres CapitalGiant Ventures Global LlpGood FriendsNava VenturesSamsung Next+2 more
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
Michael Wieder(Founder)in
Co-investorsMaywic Select InvestmentsSpin Master VenturesSuperangelSuperAngel.FundThe FundWillow Growth Partners
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-investorsAlumni VenturesFamily Angel Management FundGood FriendsJavelin Venture PartnersPioneerY Combinator+12 more
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 CapitalRed Sails InvestmentWinklevoss Capital
Lawmatics offers a software platform for law firms that includes client intake, matter management, document workflows, and automation.
LegalTechMarketing TechSaaSSan Diego, US
Matt Spiegel(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsAnkona CapitalBridge Venture FundEniac VenturesForefront VentureLegalTechBridge Investments
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(Co-founder)inArtie Minson(President and CEO)in
BoardZach Silverman(Co-founder)Andrew Greenfield(Director)in
Co-investorsCasa Verde CapitalFairhaven Capital PartnersFJ LabsKEY Investment PartnersLerer HippeauMuse Capital+6 more
Leo Capital is a venture capital firm founded by operators with experience building and scaling category-defining companies, investing across continents with a focus on India and global markets.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSingapore, SG
Rajul Garg(Founder & Managing Partner)inShwetank Verma(Co-founder & Managing Partner)in
Co-investorsTesi (Finnish Industry Investment Ltd)Catalio Capital ManagementFlint CapitalYu Galaxy
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)inBenjamin 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
Michelle Cordeiro Grant(Founder & CEO)
Co-investorsCostanoa VenturesNotable CapitalTransmedia CapitalBessemer Venture PartnersHaystackLiquid Ventures+5 more
Lykos Industries develops ultra-high-performance materials and manufacturing infrastructure for next-generation defense, aerospace, and advanced computing systems.
Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechNew Materials
Co-investorsSilent Capital
Maplehouse designs and sells officially licensed collegiate apparel — including hoodies, mocknecks, crewnecks, tees, and caps in each school's colors — made from premium heavyweight fleece and 100% cotton.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
MARGIN is a buying collective and procurement platform that negotiates medical supply and equipment pricing for ambulatory surgery centers, labs, and physician offices, and provides an online ordering portal to consolidate vendor management.
Enterprise SoftwareHealthtechSaaS
Drew Stevens(Founder)in
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)inDamon Ciarelli(Co-Founder & R&D Lead)in
Co-investorsOpenSky VenturesOverlineRethink ImpactStand Up VenturesTechstarsThe Artemis Fund+3 more
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 VenturesFJ LabsSlow 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)inJames Thomas Gleason(Executive Officer)David Barthwell(Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzBitkraft Esports VenturesBreyer CapitalDragonflyLifelike CapitalMetastable+4 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 CapoteinAlonso Azcarragain
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(Founder)inFrancoise Marga(Founder)inKaroly Jakab(Founder)inAnna Bakst(Executive Officer, Director)inRex Liu(Executive Officer)David Williamson(CEO)in
Co-investorsArtis VenturesAstanor VenturesBreakout LabsBreakout VenturesCollaborative FundHorizons Ventures+5 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)inTaylor Greene(Director)Ally Tam(Director)Justin Geller(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)in
Co-investors4D CapitalCollaborative FundData Point CapitalEastward Capital PartnersForefront VentureKube VC+5 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-investorsBullpen CapitalColopl NextKeshif VenturesNavigate VenturesFormic VenturesSparkland Capital
Netbalance builds AI operators that automate accounts-receivable execution for finance teams, matching payments, remittances, and invoices across complex B2B channels and investigating, disputing, and resolving deductions.
AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaS
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(Co-Founder & CEO)Michael Thompson(Executive Officer)inAdam Eizenberg-Molnar(Co-Founder & COO)
Co-investorsCapital FactoryCorteza CapitalFront Row FundFundersClubGlobal BrainGoAhead Ventures+13 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(Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer)inGordon Wintrob(Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer)in
Co-investorsA*Abstract VenturesAltai VenturesB Capital GroupB4 CapitalBessemer Venture Partners+25 more
Noble provides modular software components that enable companies to evaluate customer creditworthiness and track changes in credit quality over time, supporting the construction of credit assessment systems.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSTel Aviv-Yafo, IL
Tomer Biger(Founder)inMoran Mishan(Founder)in
Co-investorsAtento CapitalCircle VenturesY CombinatorCorazon CapitalCross River Digital VenturesHustle Fund+7 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 VenturesGreat Oaks Venture CapitalMyelin VCNFXxfactor ventures
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)inMark Davidson(Executive Officer)inMaria Aveledo(Executive Officer)inMark Molnar(Executive Officer)inMurali Vajjiravel(Executive Officer)inSean Fernandez-Ledon(Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsBlank Space VenturesChaos VenturesContour Venture PartnersDreamit VenturesFundersClubThird Prime+3 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)in
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesARC Angel FundCanaan PartnersCorrelation VenturesDarco CapitalFelicis Ventures+6 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 VentureBullpen CapitalCloquet Capital Partners, LLCColopl Nextgumi IncMetaProp+6 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 HorowitzBond Capital ManagementBreyer CapitalCatalio Capital Management, LP+22 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 CapitalGeneral CatalystGood Friends640 Oxford+6 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+7 more
Palmer Square Capital Management is a credit-focused investment manager that deploys capital across corporate and structured credit markets for institutional and high-net-worth investors.
FintechKansas City, US
Angie K. Long(Chief Investment Officer/Portfolio Manager)Christopher D. Long(Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and Portfolio Manager)
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 VCAlpine MeridianCrosscut VenturesFJ LabsKima VenturesRed & Blue Ventures+5 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)inIvana Tesanovic(Co-founder / SVP)inJorge Vizcayno(Leader, Product Content Platform & Data Infrastructure (joined via Alima acquisition))in
Co-investorsBoxGroupFrontline VenturesGreylock PartnersHarmony PartnersICONIQICONIQ Growth+5 more
Picket Pharmaceuticals uses AI/ML data analytics to identify supply shortages and undervalued generic drug opportunities in the pharmaceutical market, then acquires or licenses these overlooked products through its industry network.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechHealthtech
Lewis Tepper(Advisor)
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 VentureBond Capital Management+14 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 PartnersBluestein VenturesFJ LabsHyde Park Venture PartnersLudlow VenturesPermanent Capital Ventures+2 more
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.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerHardwareIoTOrem, US
Richie Stapler(Executive Officer, Director)Bruno Lima(Founder)inRichie S.(Founder)inNate Walkingshaw(Director)
Co-investorsBreak Trail VenturesCampus Founders FundKickstartService Provider CapitalSTARTUP IGNITION VENTURESTamarak Capital+1 more
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-investorsCollaborative FundNava VenturesNecessary VenturesThe Fund
Relist is an operational layer that adds brand credit on top of the cash customers earn when they resell items on marketplaces like Poshmark, Depop, and eBay, giving those customers a reason to shop with the original brand again.
E-commerceMarketplacesRetail Tech
Maneesh
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 VenturesConsenSys MeshFlucas VenturesHelium-3 VenturesInspired Capital+9 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 VenturesFuture Communities CapitalStifel Venture BankingVertical Venture Partners+10 more
Taking the waste out of recycling.
London, GB
Rishi Stocker(Founder)in
Co-investorsGiant Ventures Global LlpLowercarbon CapitalPassion Capital
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-investors37 AngelsAlumni VenturesGeneral CatalystInnova Capital Partners, LLCSignal Peak VenturesTitletownTech+2 more
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)inKelly Oriard(Chief Therapeutic Officer)inSuzanne Kolb(Chief Executive Officer)inMark Schneider(Chief Financial Officer)in
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+6 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.
Jarrett Turner(Founder)in
Co-investorsConversion Venture Capital (CVC2)
Sovereign Materials recovers rare earth elements from domestic electronic waste and produces high-purity oxides and metals for domestic suppliers and manufacturers, including military supply chains.
Circular EconomyCleantechNew Materials
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.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerFintechAustin, US
Lamine Zarrad(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardChristopher Shonk(Director)Richard Blankenship(Director)
Co-investorsAcrew CapitalATX Venture PartnersEvolution VenturesFJ LabsHilltop Venture PartnersSprint Vc+4 more
Stripe provides financial infrastructure for businesses to accept payments, offer financial services, and implement custom revenue models across international markets in 135+ currencies.
Developer ToolsFintechSaaSSan Francisco, US
John Collison(Co-founder & President)inPatrick Collison(Co-founder & CEO)inWilliam Gaybrick(Executive Officer)inGreg Brockman(Founding Engineer, then first CTO)inSarah Heckin
BoardMichael Moritz(Director)in
Co-investors1435 Capital500 GlobalAdvaita CapitalAdventure FundAglae VenturesAir Street Capital+94 more
Summit Park is a private equity firm that partners with founders and management teams to help scale their businesses, providing capital, resources, and operational collaboration.
Fintech
THE/STUDIO is a custom product manufacturing and fulfillment provider that produces branded packaging, apparel, accessories, and merchandise for businesses and creators.
Advanced ManufacturingConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceMarketplaces
Joseph Heller(CEO & Founder)in
Co-investorsFJ LabsVTF CapitalWTI
Upper90 is a hybrid investment firm that provides tailored debt and equity financing to technology startups with predictable revenue or collateral, offering $5-25M credit facilities that can scale to $250M+ for Seed to Series B companies.
Fintech
Billy Libby(Co-Founder & CEO)Jason Finger(Co-Founder & Chairman)
Veo develops an affordable AI-powered camera system that automatically records and live-streams sports matches, primarily football, for clubs and teams from grassroots to professional levels.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareSports Tech
Keld(Co-founder)
Co-investorsCourtside VenturesPSVSEED Capital DenmarkVentechAutotech VenturesFJ Labs+4 more
ZitSticka develops and sells acne-fighting skincare products, including microdart patches, hydrocolloid patches, supplements, and masks designed for different stages of breakout treatment.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsBFG PartnersUnilever VenturesSilas Capital Partners
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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 169 tracked investments, 13 of which have exited.
- 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 FJ Labs, Alumni Ventures, Coatue Management, among 214 tracked co-investors.
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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.
Great Oaks Venture Capital is a New York-based seed and early-stage investor that backs founders building enduring businesses across the United States.
M13 is a venture capital firm that invests early in founders building through structural shifts that create new markets. It also runs an incubation arm (Launchpad) and a founder-support model called Propulsion.
Torch Capital is a venture capital firm that combines investing, operating, and business-building experience to help entrepreneurs build category-leading 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.
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 technology company offering single cell and spatial biology platforms (Chromium, Atera, Xenium, Visium) that enable researchers to analyze gene expression, cell types, and spatial patterns for applications in drug development, oncology, immunology, and AI cell models.
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.
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.
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