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Y Combinator β€” 2016 Investments

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

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(Founder/COO)in

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)in

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(Founder/COO)inMatt Delac(Founder)in

Co-investorsSparkland Capital

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(Founder/CTO)inZach McKinney(Founder/Chief Science Officer)

UtilityScore (formerly Pando)Jun 2016Defunct

UtilityScore provides an API that estimates utility costs for residential properties and enables real estate platforms, construction suppliers, solar installers, and lending firms to identify and reach potential customers.

ConsumerSan Francisco, US

Brian Gitt(Founder/CEO)in

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(Founder/CEO)inIan Burgess(Co-Founder, President and CTO)Ian Burgess, Ph.D.(Co-Founder, President & Chief Technology Officer)Caelum Kamps(Chief Operating Officer (also reported as VP, Product & Services))Matthew Goldsilver(VP, Finance)Jana Shelford(VP, Talent and Culture)

Co-investorsBlackRockCathexis VenturesGreylock PartnersMoment Ventures, LlcNGIF CapitalWing+1 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(Founder/CEO)inMitchell Kates(Founder/Tech)in

Co-investorsHumba VenturesLiquid VenturesLobby CapitalSV AngelTeamworthy VenturesFuel Capital+1 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(Founder/CEO)Melissa Halfon(Founder/CTO)inLeandra T.(Founder)in

Co-investorsNYU Innovation Venture FundCherry VenturesRethink Capital PartnersRethink EducationZhenFund

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)in

Co-investorsSGH Capital

Vote.orgvote.orginJun 2016

ConsumerSan Francisco, US

Debra Cleaver(Founder/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, Π‘hair of the Board)in

Co-investorsLeta Capital

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)in

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(Founder/CTO)in

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(Founder/CEO)inArsh Mand(Founder/COO)in

BoardRafi Syed(Director)inEugene Lee(Director)in

Co-investorsBow CapitalOMERS VenturesGTMfundInitialized CapitalSalesforce VenturesSlack Fund+2 more

WorldCoverworldcovr.com𝕏Jan 2016Defunct

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(Founder/CEO)in

Co-investorsMS&AD Ventures

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(Founder/CEO)inSteven Huang(Founder/COO)in

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(Founder/CEO)in

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(Founder/CEO)inNick Alexander(Founder)inDan Hunter(Founder)in

BoardEric R. Carmichael(Director)Sherwin Prior(Director)

Co-investorsZhenFund

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(Founder/CEO)inIan Webster(Founder/CTO)inClay Sader

Co-investors500 GlobalReaction

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