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Rise of the Rest Seed — 2019 Investments

4 investments dated 2019 · listed companies and verified rows first · show all

Aurora Insightaurorainsight.comOct 2019 · $18MAcquired

Aurora Insight built a sensor network and data service that dynamically maps global radio-frequency spectrum use; acquired by Maxar.

Co-investorsAlsop Louie PartnersAlumni VenturesIn-Q-TelValuestream VenturesPromus VenturesTrue Ventures

Backlot Carsbacklotcars.comApr 2019 · $25M

Backlot Cars is a wholesale vehicle marketplace that provides high-quality engine recordings with AI-generated issue detection for dealer vehicles, helping wholesale buyers source inventory across various age, condition, and price points.

AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesMobility & Transportation

Justin Davis(Founder)inFabricio SolanesinJosh ParsonsRyan Davisin

Co-investors500 GlobalChaifetz GroupKCRise FundOrigin VenturesRevolutionRoyal Street Ventures Management Company, Llc+8 more

Summersaltsummersalt.comDec 2019 · $17.3M

Summersalt is a direct-to-consumer apparel brand selling women's swimwear, including its Sidestroke one-piece style.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceSt. Louis, US

Lori Coulter(Executive Officer, Director)inReshma Chattaram Chamberlin(Executive Officer, Director)in

Co-investorsBread And Butter Ventures, LlcDundee Venture CapitalLewis & Clark VenturesMercato PartnersService Provider CapitalVisible Ventures+4 more

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

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