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Y Combinator — 2016 Investments

221 investments dated 2016 · page 2 of 2 · listed companies and verified rows first · show all

Ubiqgoubiq.comin𝕏Jun 2016Defunct

Ubiq provides a wireless presentation solution for conference rooms that eliminates cable management and reduces IT support overhead.

Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSBoston, US

Sumit Pasupalak(Founder)inJayanth Kottapalli(Founder)inClément Alteresco(Founder)

Co-investorsFundersClubOkapi Venture Capital

Unimaunimadx.com𝕏Jan 2016Defunct

Unima makes portable diagnostic tests that deliver disease identification at the point of care within 15 minutes at low cost, enabling rapid detection and monitoring of infectious diseases.

BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesZapopan, MX

Rodrigo Nuno(Interim CTO)inMaria Laura Mendoza(CPO)inAlejandro Nuño Ayala(R\u0026D Director)inLaura Mendoza(Founder)Jose Luis Nuno(CEO)

Co-investorsAgrolimen VenturesAJGAvalancha VenturesIDrive VenturesInvesto CapitalSP Investment Fund+2 more

Unnyhogunnyhog.cominJan 2016Defunct

Unnyhog develops multiplayer games for mobile and PC platforms, including an MMO that uses gesture controls to serve players across both device types.

ConsumerGamingLos Angeles, US

Margarita Belorukova(COO)inPavel Ignatov(CEO)Andrei Apanasik(CTO)

Co-investorsTwoFour54

Upgradedgetupgraded.comin𝕏Jun 2016

Upgraded offers a subscription model for Mac computers that includes device upgrades every 24 months and device trade-in or recycling programs.

Circular EconomyConsumerE-commerceFintechHardwareSan Francisco, US

Hendrik Roosna(Founder)inJR Rahn(Founder)inJohn Erik MetcalfMartin Samami

Co-investorsPlug and Play VenturesBuckley Ventures Management Company LlcInvesto CapitalItochu Technology VenturesLiquid VenturesRepublic Ventures+2 more

UpLabsuplabs.comin𝕏Jan 2016Defunct

A marketplace where designers and developers discover and exchange resources for building applications and websites, with daily submissions curated by the community.

Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareMarketplacesSan Francisco, US

Guillemette Dejean(COO)inMatt Delac(Founder)in

Co-investorsSparkland CapitalVenture Investment AssociatesZillionize

UroDev Medicalurodevmedical.comJan 2016Acquired

UroDev Medical manufactures connected medical devices for people with spinal cord injury and disease, starting with a catheter designed to address neurogenic bladder and urinary incontinence.

HealthtechMedical DevicesSan Clemente, US

Derek Herrera(CTO)inZach McKinney(Chief Science Officer)in

Co-investorsFOD CapitalWestern Technology InvestmentAgrolimen VenturesBaker EastlackEquity Trust CompanyLin, Bill | A10 Ventures+4 more

Validerevalidere.comin𝕏Jun 2016

Validere provides data clarity and analytics into physical and environmental commodities in the energy supply chain.

Advanced ManufacturingClimate TechData & InfrastructureEnergyEnterprise SoftwareSaaSHouston, US

Nouman Ahmad(CEO)inIan Burgess(Founder)inIan Burgess, Ph.D.(Co-Founder, President & Chief Technology Officer)Caelum Kamps(Chief Operating Officer (also reported as VP, Product & Services))inMatthew Goldsilver(VP, Finance)inJana Shelford(VP, Talent and Culture)in

Co-investorsBlackRockCathexis VenturesGreylock PartnersMoment Ventures, LlcNGIF CapitalPioneer+10 more

Vetcovevetcove.comin𝕏Jun 2016

Vetcove provides a purchasing platform that helps veterinary clinics compare prices across vendors and manage inventory.

B2B MarketplacesE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesRetail TechSaaSMiami, US

Alex Kates(CEO)inMitchell Kates(Tech)inAlexander Kates(Founder)inMitch Kates(Founder)inNoahDan Murdock

Co-investorsHumba VenturesInitialized CapitalLiquid VenturesLobby CapitalSV AngelTeamworthy Ventures+8 more

Vidcodevidcode.comJun 2016Acquired

An online coding platform offering self-paced lessons and project-based courses for middle and high school students to learn web development and programming through hands-on creative applications like video filters and augmented reality.

EdTechSan Francisco, US

Alexandra Diracles(CEO)inMelissa Halfon(CTO)inLeandra Tejedor(Cofounder)Leandra T.(Founder)in

Co-investorsNYU Innovation Venture FundCherry VenturesCoVentureIntel CapitalPipeline AngelsRethink Capital Partners+2 more

VINEBOX (Usual Beverage Co.)getvinebox.comin𝕏Jan 2016Defunct

Vinebox delivers curated wine tasting experiences through monthly subscription boxes containing six sommelier-selected wines in 100 ml glass tubes, accompanied by virtual tasting videos and pairing guides.

ConsumerFoodTechNew York City, US

Matthew Dukes(Founder)inRachel Vodofsky(Operations)

Co-investorsSGH CapitalWestern Technology InvestmentAltaclub VCASF Ventures Ltd.Gutter CapitalHarbinger Ventures+4 more

Vote.orgvote.orginJun 2016

ConsumerSan Francisco, US

Debra Cleaver(CEO)in

Wakiewakie.comin𝕏Jan 2016

Wakie is a voice chat application that connects users to have real-time conversations with strangers based on shared interests and profiles.

ConsumerSocialSan Francisco, US

Hrachik Ajamian(Founder, Сhair of the Board)inHrachik Adjamian(Founder)Tatul Adjamian(Founder)Tat AjamyanLevon Brutyan(Advisor)in

Co-investorsLeta CapitalFirst Round CapitalFoundation CapitalFour CitiesLynett Capital PartnersSV Angel+1 more

Whydwhyd.comJun 2016Defunct

Whyd is a content publisher that produces informative articles on international topics, including greeting messages and lifestyle content.

ConsumerHardwareMedia & EntertainmentSan Francisco, US

Gilles Poupardin(Founder)inJie Meng-Gérard

Co-investorsKima Ventures

Women Who Codewomenwhocode.comin𝕏Jun 2016

Women Who Code hosts the Women Who Code Summit, a three-day event in New York for mid-to-senior technical leaders focused on AI strategy, architecture, and leadership development.

AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkMedia & EntertainmentAtlanta, US

Alaina Percival(Founder/CEO and Board Chair)inZassmin Montes de Oca(CTO)inGeorgia A(San Francisco City Director, Ruby Tuesdays Lead)Samaria Rooks(Director of People and Inclusion)Joey Rosenberg(Chief Leadership Officer)

WorkRampworkramp.comin𝕏Jun 2016acquired by Learning Pool

WorkRamp provides a learning platform trusted by over 3 million learners at major brands.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Ted Blosser(CEO)inArsh Mand(Head of Engineering and Operations)inMike GarlandRavi Raval(Engineering Manager)Olivia Bishop(Software Engineer)Justin Duan(Product Manager)in

Co-investorsBow CapitalElefundInitialized CapitalOMERS VenturesAlt CapitalGTMfund+7 more

WorldCoverworldcovr.com𝕏Jan 2016 · $6MDefunct

WorldCover operates a peer-to-peer investment platform connecting investors with insurance products for smallholder farmers in developing countries, focusing primarily on crop insurance and natural disaster coverage.

FintechInsurTechNew York City, US

Christopher Sheehan(CEO)inShiliang TanginMelanie Bacou(Head of Research)Jason Schapiro(Head of Technology \u0026 Product)Dorien Venhoven(Head of Operations \u0026 People)

Co-investorsAlumni Ventures500 GlobalACE & CompanyAgrolimen VenturesEchoVC PartnersFinTech Collective+13 more

Xbertsxberts.comJun 2016Defunct

Xberts operates an online marketplace where users can review, discover, and purchase hardware products from sellers around the world.

ConsumerE-commerceSan Francisco, US

Simon Huang(CEO)inSteven Huang(COO)inJoe Li(CTO)

Co-investorsAV CapitalPlug and Play Ventures

Yardbookyardbook.comJan 2016

Yardbook offers software and a marketplace for landscaping business owners to manage scheduling, estimates, invoicing, payments, and timesheets in a single platform.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechMarketplacesSan Francisco, US

Mark Ke(CEO)inBrian Gamido(CEO)

Co-investorsOriza HoldingsTSVCZillionize

Yoshi Mobilityyoshimobility.comin𝕏Jun 2016

Yoshi Mobility operates a platform that handles vehicle fueling and maintenance services, aiming to reduce total ownership costs by modernizing the infrastructure traditionally served by gas stations and repair shops.

ConsumerMobility & TransportationNashville, US

Bryan Frist(CEO)inNick Alexander(Founder)inDan Hunter(Founder)inDavid GobaudCole Cable(Operations)in

BoardEric R. Carmichael(Director)

Co-investorsAAF Management Ltd.AltaIR CapitalExxonMobil VenturesLiquid VenturesSGH CapitalValley Oak Investments+1 more

Zenysiszenysis.comJan 2016

Zenysis develops data integration software that enables government agencies to consolidate and analyze information across multiple sources for decision-making during emergencies and crises.

GovTechSan Francisco, US

Jonathan Stambolis(CEO)inIan Webster(CTO)inMichael DAngelo(Consultant)inKalyani Ramadurgam(Software Engineer)in

Co-investors500 GlobalReactionSteele Foundation for Hope10x GroupOmidyar NetworkTencent Holdings+1 more

Other

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

UtilityScore (formerly Pando)

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.