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Slow Ventures β€” 2015 Investments

8 investments dated 2015 Β· listed companies and verified rows first Β· show all

Blue Bottle Coffeebluebottlecoffee.com𝕏May 2015

Blue Bottle Coffee is a specialty coffee company that roasts and sells single-origin coffees, signature blends, matcha, and instant coffee through direct-to-consumer subscriptions and physical cafes, offering curated tasting experiences and a membership rewards program.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechSan Francisco, US

James Freeman(Founder of Issuer)Bryan Meehan(Founder of Issuer)Mike Volpi(Director)

BoardMichelangelo Volpi(Director)Tony Conrad(Director)in

Co-investorsAvant Global LLCBrighter CapitalCollaborative FundGV (Google Ventures)Kindred VenturesRaptor Group+3 more

Campus JobApr 2015

New York marketplace matching college students with part-time jobs, internships and entry-level roles from vetted employers.

New York, US

Elizabeth Wessel(Executive Officer, Director)Joel Fliegelman(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsGeneral CatalystIndex VenturesLerer HippeauSV Angel

Chiachia.netin𝕏May 2015

Chia develops an open-source blockchain network using Proof of Space Time consensus, designed to significantly reduce energy consumption compared to traditional proof-of-work systems.

AgTechCrypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureFintechSouth San Francisco, US

Bram Cohen(Founder, Chairman of the Board, Chief Technology Officer (former CEO 2019-2022))Ryan Singer(Co-Founder (former CEO, 2017-2019))Gene Hoffman(President and Chief Executive Officer; also Co-CEO of Permuto Capital)inMisha Graboi(Chief Financial Officer)Vishal Kapoor(Chief Operating Officer)April Helliwell(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsa16z cryptoAndreessen HorowitzAndromeda CapitalBreyer CapitalCollab+CurrencyDCM Ventures+7 more

Contactuallycontactually.comNov 2015

Media & EntertainmentWashington, US

ZVI BAND(CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, PRESIDENT AND TREASURER)ANTHONY CAPPAERT(SECRETARY)Zvi Band(Executive Officer, Director)inAnthony Cappaert(Director)Jeff CarbonellaTony Cappaert

Co-investors500 GlobalBlossom Street VenturesRally Ventures Management, Llc

Giphygiphy.comJan 2015

GIPHY is a platform for discovering, creating, and sharing animated GIFs and stickers.

ConsumerCreator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentNew York, US

Alex Chung(Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer)Brad Zeff(Executive Officer)Joshua Auerbach(Executive Officer)Jonathan Chin(Executive Officer)

BoardJeremy Liew(Director)inJohn Borthwick(Director)in

Co-investorsBetaworksGlynn Capital ManagementIVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Lightspeed Venture PartnersBetaworks Ventures Management, LlcGeneral Catalyst+2 more

Percolatepercolate.comMay 2015

Marketing technology / system of record platform.

New York, US

Noah Brier(Executive Officer, Director)James Gross(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardMichael Dixon(Director)Jeff Richards(Director)in

Co-investorsAdvancit CapitalLightspeed Venture PartnersNotable CapitalTransmedia CapitalFirst Round CapitalGGV Capital+2 more

Rachiorachio.comin𝕏Nov 2015

Rachio makes smart irrigation controllers that automatically adjust watering based on weather, season, and local conditions to reduce outdoor water waste for residential properties.

Climate TechConsumerHardwareIoTDenver, US

Franz Garsombke(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Christopher M. Klein(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Gary Stone(Executive Officer)Christopher Klein(Executive Officer, Director)Jordan Mendell(Director)Chris Klein

Co-investors500 GlobalArborview CapitalBLH Venture Partners, LLCEastside PartnerseLab VenturesMetaProp+3 more

Simon Datasimondata.cominDec 2015

Simon AI provides customer data and personalization tools to marketing teams for driving one-to-one customer messaging across touchpoints.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureMarketing TechSaaSBrooklyn, US

Jason Davis(CEO)inMatt Walker(CTO)in

Co-investors.406 VenturesCommerce Ventures

Rows marked β€œSEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D β€” public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.