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Y Combinator — 2017 Investments

247 investments dated 2017 · page 2 of 2 · listed companies and verified rows first · show all

Speakspeak.cominJan 2017

Speak is an AI-powered language learning platform that uses a proprietary curriculum to teach users conversational language through personalized lessons, practice exercises, and real-time interaction with a tutor.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerEdTechSocialSan Francisco, US

Andrew Hsu(Founder)in

Co-investorsAccelAngel Collective Opportunity FundCollaborative FundFirebolt Ventures Management Company, LlcGSV VenturesKhosla Ventures+18 more

Spectgetspect.comJun 2017Defunct

Spect provides automated retinal screening to detect conditions like diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma in primary care settings, reducing the need for manual assessment by eye specialists.

AI & Machine LearningHealthtechWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US

Ankur Gupta(Founder/CEO)inRishab Gargeya(Founder)inTed Leng(Founder)in

Co-investorsAngel Physicians FundTaver CapitalMorado VenturesSeed Round Capital

Standard AIstandard.ai𝕏Jun 2017

Standard AI provides computer vision intelligence for physical retail stores using existing camera infrastructure.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareRetail TechSan Francisco, US

Jordan Fisher(Founder/CEO)inJohn Novak(Founder/Head of Hardware Engineering)inMichael Suswal(Founder/COO)inDavid Valdman(Founder)in

Co-investorsBleu CapitalCervinCRV (Charles River Ventures)Ff Venture CapitalInitialized CapitalR136 Ventures+18 more

Storyboardstoryboard.comin𝕏Jun 2017Defunct

Storyboard provides AI-powered fleet operations software that automates back-office tasks for trucking companies through a voice-first, hands-free system.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSSocialSan Francisco, US

Sébastien Sikorski(Founder)in

Co-investorsCRV (Charles River Ventures)Positive Sum CapitalBungalow Capital

Sudden Coffeesuddencoffee.cominJan 2017Defunct

Sudden Coffee produces premium, single-serve coffee packets made from sustainably sourced beans, designed for convenient consumption anywhere.

ConsumerFoodTechSan Francisco, US

Josh Zloof(Founder/CEO)inKalle Freese(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardCaterina Fake(Director)in

Co-investorsLifeline VenturesCRV (Charles River Ventures)Founder CollectiveFW CapitalYes VC

Sunfoldingsunfolding.cominJun 2017Defunct

Hexxen is a full-service agency offering web design, full-stack development, SEO, and marketing services.

AdTechAdvanced ManufacturingClimate TechEnergyMarketing TechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Leila Madrone(Founder/CEO)inGLEN DAVIS(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inSAUL GRIFFITH(Director)

BoardVEERY MAXWELL(Director)BEN KORTLANG(Director)BRUCE SOHN(Director)

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesHCVCAHOY CAPITALCity LightG2 Venture PartnersG2VP+6 more

Sunusunu.comin𝕏Jun 2017Defunct

Sunu makes a neck-worn augmented reality device that combines radar, audio, and haptic feedback to help visually impaired users navigate and perform daily activities; the device alerts wearers to obstacles through vibrations and provides orientation through voice-based GPS features.

ConsumerZapopan, MX

Marco Trujillo(Founder/CEO)inFernando Albertorio(Founder/Operations & Sales)inCuauhtli Padilla(Founder/CTO)in

Supr Dailysuprdaily.comJan 2017 · $120KAcquired

A daily grocery delivery service operating in Indian cities that uses recurring milk subscriptions to optimize final-delivery logistics and enable same-morning delivery of groceries.

ConsumerE-commerceFoodTechBengaluru, IN

Puneet Kumar(Founder/CEO)inShreyas Nagdawane(Founder)in

Co-investorsAAF Management Ltd.FundersClubLinus VenturesSoma CapitalTitan CapitalAgrolimen Ventures+6 more

Surematicssurematics.comJun 2017Acquired

Surematics provides software for commercial insurance brokers to manage complex insurance arrangements, particularly for high-value or specialized assets.

FintechInsurTechSan Francisco, US

Dan Hughes(Founder)in

Sycamoremysycamore.comJan 2017Defunct

Sycamore connects delivery drivers with job opportunities and provides transparent earnings information to help drivers select higher-paying work.

Enterprise SoftwareHR TechLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplaces

Steven Syverud(Founder/CEO)inGoutham Buchi(Founder/CTO)in

Co-investorsDell Technologies CapitalLightspeed Venture Partners8VCAbstract VenturesBond Capital ManagementCelesta Capital+2 more

Templarbittemplarbit.comin𝕏Jun 2017Acquired

A security platform that detects and prevents malicious activity targeting software applications, serving both small and large companies through developer-focused tooling.

CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US

Bjoern Zinssmeister(Founder/CEO)in

Co-investorsCyber Mentor FundOkapi Venture CapitalK5 VenturesLightspeed Venture PartnersVenture Investment Associates

Terarkterark.comJan 2017Acquired

Terark develops a database storage engine that supports queries directly on compressed data, delivering significantly faster read speeds and higher compression ratios than existing solutions for big data systems.

Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareBeijing, CN

Sean Fu(Founder/CEO)inPeng Lei(Founder)in

Co-investorsEmpower Capital

Tesseracttesseract.space𝕏Jun 2017

Tesseract designs and manufactures spacecraft propulsion hardware, including off-the-shelf thrusters, multi-thruster modules, and complete propulsion systems for space missions.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareSpace TechLivermore, US

Erik Franks(Founder/CEO)inJeff Gibson(Founder/COO)inJake Teufert(Founder/CTO)in

Co-investorsSeraphim SpaceConcentricMicroVenturesOpen Lunar FoundationVenture Investment AssociatesWefunder

Tetratetra.comin𝕏Aug 2017 · $1.5M

Tetra enables homeowners to transition to clean energy through high-efficiency appliances and related products.

CleantechClimate TechConsumerEnergy

Co-investors1Sharpe VenturesFJ LabsGreycroftGutter CapitalLerer HippeauAmino Capital+1 more

Tetraasktetra.comJan 2017 · $1.5MAcquired

Tetra provides automatic transcription and note-taking for phone calls and meetings, with human-edited transcripts delivered within 6 hours.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSSan Francisco, US

Jon Goldsmith(Founder)inNikolas Liolios(Founder/CTO)in

Co-investorsAmino CapitalAmplify PartnersAmplify Partners CVFoundation CapitalGCW CapitalTechNexus Venture Collaborative+1 more

The Centre for Effective Altruismeffectivealtruism.orgin𝕏Jan 2017

The Centre for Effective Altruism promotes a framework for donors and volunteers to identify high-impact charitable causes and allocate their resources—whether financial or time-based—to maximize social benefit.

Oxford, GB

William MacAskill(Founder/President)in

The Essentialtheessential.comJan 2017

The Essential connects consumers directly to home goods manufacturers, eliminating retail intermediaries and markups while maintaining product quality.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesSan Francisco, US

Chai Mishra(Founder/CEO)in

Co-investorsDorm RoomFJ LabsFundersClubAltaIR CapitalHouseKima Ventures+2 more

Thematicgetthematic.comin𝕏Jun 2017

Thematic provides feedback analytics software that unifies customer feedback from surveys, tickets, calls, reviews, and social media into a single source of truth, using natural language processing to identify themes and explain business drivers like Net Promoter Score.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSAuckland, NZ

Alyona Medelyan(Founder/CEO)inNathan Holmberg(Founder/Vice President of Product)in

Co-investorsAirTree VenturesSusa Ventures

ThereCrafttherecraft.cominJun 2017

Advanced ManufacturingRoboticsLos Angeles, US

Star Simpson(Founder)in

Co-investorsDCVC (Data Collective)

Tizetitizeti.comin𝕏Jan 2017

Tizeti Network Africa is an internet service provider offering affordable unlimited internet across Africa through a network of owned and operated solar-powered towers.

CleantechCloud ComputingConsumerEnergyEnterprise SoftwareLagos, NG

Kendall Ananyi(Founder)inIfeanyi Okonkwo(Founder/Co & Chief Operating Officer)inNG Kendall Ananyi(Founder)

BoardWalter Baddoo(Director)in

Co-investors4DX VenturesEmles Venture PartnersIngressive CapitalMAVA VenturesPICUS CAPITALVentures Platform+11 more

Token Transittokentransit.comin𝕏Jan 2017

Token Transit develops fare collection technology and solutions for municipal and regional transit agencies across North America, enabling flexible and convenient rider payment systems.

FintechGovTechMobility & TransportationSaaSSan Francisco, US

Morgan Kikuchi-Conbere(Founder/CEO)inZachary Browne(Founder)inEkate Kuznetsova(Founder/CTO)in

Co-investorsCamp One VenturesFinancial Venture StudioRestive VenturesTrucks VCBragiel BrothersDynamo Ventures+3 more

Tolemitolemi.comin𝕏Jan 2017

Tolemi provides data integration and analytics tools to state and local governments working on housing policy and administration.

PropTechBoston, US

Andrew Kieve(Founder/CEO)inNico Tejera(Founder/CTO)in

Co-investorsFika10x GroupAnvil CapitalLightspeed Venture PartnersSwitch VenturesWavemaker Partners

tpagatpaga.coin𝕏Jun 2017

Tpaga is a mobile financial platform offering digital payments, money transfers, bill payments, and cash withdrawals through a network of over 45,000 points across Colombia.

FintechBogotá, CO

Andres Gutierrez(Founder/CEO)in

Co-investorsAmador HoldingsConny & Co.CP VenturesInvariantes FundNew Ventures CapitalTekmen Teknoloji Reklamcilik Yayincilik A.S.+15 more

Tradetradeghana.coJan 2017Defunct

TradeGhana operates a sourcing platform for buying maize in Ghana, connecting buyers with vetted sellers and aggregating high-quality goods.

Advanced ManufacturingAgTechB2B MarketplacesLogistics & Supply ChainBroken Arrow, US

Wilson Cusack(Founder/CEO)in

Co-investorsFounders FundSam Altman

Tresstressapp.coJan 2017Defunct

Tress is a mobile app that allows women to discover, share, and catalog hairstyles while accessing details about salons, products, and pricing.

ConsumerSocialAccra, GH

Priscilla Hazel(Founder)inEsther Olatunde(Founder/CTO)inCassandra Sarfo(Founder/CPO/Product Lead)in

Truepilltruepill.comJun 2017 · $13.4MAcquired

TruePill provides a digital pharmacy platform that enables healthcare organizations and pharmacies to launch branded, customized pharmacy services with insurance and payment processing capabilities.

Digital HealthHealthtechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Umar Afridi(Founder)inSid Viswanathan(Founder)inSiddarth Viswanathan(Director)

BoardEric Woersching(Director)

Co-investorsAmity VenturesFundersClubInitialized CapitalOptum VenturesTranspose Platform ManagementTuesday Capital+11 more

UpCodesup.codesin𝕏Jun 2017

UpCodes provides a searchable database of building codes across U.S. jurisdictions to architects, engineers, and construction professionals, using natural language processing to connect regulations with product specifications.

Construction TechPropTechAustin, US

Garrett Reynolds(Founder)inScott Reynolds(Founder)in

Co-investorsBragiel BrothersBuilding VenturesPoint NineRuvento Ventures Pte Ltd.Vibe CapitalZillionize+9 more

Upfortupfort.cominJun 2017

Upfort provides software and automation solutions for managing cyber risk, combining security expertise with insurance and data analytics to improve organizational cyber resilience.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareInsurTechSan Francisco, US

Han Wang(Founder/CTO)inDaniel Bilbao(Founder)in

Co-investorsAltai VenturesClocktower VenturesEniac VenturesFikaGround Up VenturesHemi Ventures, Llc+10 more

UpKeepupkeep.comin𝕏Jan 2017 · $10MAcquired

UpKeep provides an asset operations management platform that combines CMMS, EAM, and APM capabilities for maintenance teams.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareIoTSaaSLos Angeles, US

Ryan Chan(Founder/CEO)inRyan Chan, CMRP(Founder)in

Co-investorsAccel-KKREmergence Capital PartnersFundersClubInsight PartnersMucker CapitalZillionize+5 more

Value Votingvaluevoting.cominJun 2017Defunct

Value Voting provides software that helps advocacy organizations identify and target voters during primary elections.

GovTechMarketplaces

Can Sar(Founder/CTO)inJames Vaughan(Founder)in

VanGoridevango.comJan 2017Defunct

ConsumerNew York City, US

Misha Laskin(Founder)inMarta Jamrozik(Founder)in

Co-investorsLachy GroomSalesforce VenturesSequoia CapitalUnpopular Ventures

VergeSensevergesense.comin𝕏Jun 2017

VergeSense provides occupancy intelligence software that helps workplace, real estate, and facilities teams track and optimize space usage across portfolios.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareIoTPropTechSan Francisco, US

Dan Ryan(Founder/CEO)inKelby Green(Founder)in

Co-investorsAllegion VenturesCerity Partners VenturesGray Line PartnersJLL Spark Global VenturesMetaPropMetaProp Ventures+7 more

Veryfi, Inc.veryfi.comin𝕏Jan 2017

Veryfi builds an AI-powered data extraction and processing platform that converts unstructured documents like receipts and invoices into actionable business insights.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US

Dmitry Birulia(Founder)inErnest Semerda(Founder)in

Co-investorsAct One VenturesNewView CapitalTranspose Platform ManagementZillionize

VIDA & Co.shopvida.comJun 2017Acquired

VIDA creates sustainable, fashion-forward apparel and personal care products manufactured in the USA.

Circular EconomyConsumerDirect to ConsumerMarketplacesSan Francisco, US

Umaimah Mendhro(Founder/CEO)inEddie Phanichkul(CEO)in

Co-investorsHalogen Ventures Management Company LlcUpslope VenturesACE & CompanyBeehive HoldingsGV (Google Ventures)HOF Capital+3 more

Voiceopsvoiceops.cominJan 2017

Voiceops is an AI platform that analyzes customer conversations across calls, email, SMS, and chat to generate structured business intelligence.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales TechNew York City, US

Ethan Barhydt(Founder/CEO)inDaria Evdokimovain

Co-investorsBain Capital VenturesBonfire VenturesFour Acres CapitalRiverPark VenturesTwelve BelowAccel+9 more

Volansiflyvoly.comin𝕏Jan 2017Acquired

Volansi manufactures and operates unmanned vertical-takeoff aircraft designed to carry heavy payloads across long distances for point-to-point delivery, targeting business customers in defense, commercial, and medical sectors seeking to reduce operational downtime expenses.

Advanced ManufacturingRoboticsSan Francisco, US

Hannan Parvizian(Founder)in

Co-investorsHemisphere Ventures LLCAccelerator VenturesAlchemist AcceleratorAlumni VenturesAutomation VenturesAvlok Capital+11 more

Volt Healthvolthealth.comJan 2017Defunct

Volt Health manufactures a wearable electrostimulation device designed to treat incontinence and other conditions by stimulating muscles and providing feedback to affected receptors.

HealthtechMedical DevicesSan Francisco, US

Scott Wolf, MD(Founder/Founding CEO)in

Voodoo Manufacturingvoodoomfg.cominJan 2017 · $1.4MDefunct

Voodoo Manufacturing operates a high-volume 3D printing factory producing plastic parts at scale, alongside offering 3D design services including CAD design to convert concepts into manufacturable files.

Advanced ManufacturingHardwareRoboticsNew York City, US

Max Friefeld(Founder/CEO)inJon Miller Schwartz(Founder/CPO)inPatrick Deem(Founder/CFO / Head of Business Development)inOliver Ortlieb(Executive Officer, Promoter)in

Co-investors645 VenturesGeneral CatalystKleiner PerkinsKPCB EdgeNextView VenturesStanford University

WATERFXwacomet.comJun 2017Defunct

Wacomet develops solar-powered desalination technology that converts saline groundwater, agricultural drainage, and industrial wastewater into fresh water for human consumption, agriculture, and industrial use.

Advanced ManufacturingAgTechCleantechClimate TechCA, US

Aaron Mandell(Founder)in

Co-investorsPrime Movers Lab

Wavydownloadwavy.comJan 2017Acquired

Wavy makes augmented reality experiences centered on music and visual art content.

ConsumerSan Francisco, US

Hammad Bashir(Founder)inSonia Sharma(Founder)in

Co-investorsTwo Small Fish VenturesArchangelBackbone AngelsGarage CapitalLaconiaVenture Investment Associates

WaystoCapwaystocap.comin𝕏Jan 2017acquired by Maxab

WaystoCap operates a trading platform that connects African businesses with international and regional suppliers, facilitating price comparison and negotiation of payment terms across cross-border commerce.

E-commerceEnterprise SoftwareMarketplacesSaaSCasablanca, MA

Niama El Bassunie(Partner; Founder and CEO of WaystoCap)inAziz Jaouhari(Founder/CTO)inAnis Abdeddine(Founder/CSO)inAziz Jaouhari TissafiMehdi DaouiinNic Pantucci(Partner)

Co-investors500 GlobalSoma Capital4DX VenturesA-WNP-18-Fund, a series of AX-PL-FundsAmino CapitalBattery Ventures+8 more

WheelStreetwheelstreet.comin𝕏Jun 2017Defunct

WheelStreet operates a two-wheeler rental marketplace in India that aggregates scooters and motorcycles from multiple owners and rents them to customers with flexible terms, home delivery, and accessories included.

ConsumerMarketplacesMobility & TransportationBengaluru, IN

Pranay Shrivastava(Founder)inMoksha Srivastava(Founder/CMO)in

Co-investorsBroadbean CapitalCRE Venture Capital

Wifi Dabba, Inc.dabba.comin𝕏Jan 2017

WiFi Dabba builds wireless connectivity infrastructure and community solutions.

Cloud ComputingConsumerCrypto & Web3HardwareIoTBengaluru, IN

Karam Lakshman(Founder)inShubhendu Sharma(Founder)in

Co-investorsBorderless VentureMulticoin CapitalSoma Capital11 11 DG PartnersBuckley Ventures Management Company LlcS2 Capital+2 more

Wright Electricweflywright.comin𝕏Jan 2017

Wright Electric develops high-power-density power systems and inverter generators for defense, aerospace, commercial, and industrial applications.

Advanced ManufacturingClimate TechDefense TechEnergyHardwareSpace TechAlbany, US

Jeff Engler(Founder/CEO)inDoug Griswold(Founder)in

Co-investorsAAF Management Ltd.Evergreen Climate InnovationsJude GomilaAgrolimen VenturesEndure CapitalInvesto Capital+4 more

Zendarzendar.ioinJun 2017

Zendar provides a production-ready perception platform for robotics and autonomous systems, enabling teams to deploy real-world applications faster without rebuilding foundational perception infrastructure.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareMobility & TransportationRoboticsSan Francisco, US

Vinayak Nagpal(Chief Executive Officer, Co-Founder)inJimmy Wang(Chief Product Officer, Co-Founder)in

BoardChing Ming Wang(Director)Sven Strohband(Director)in

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesCota CapitalFundersClubTRAC (Third Round Analytics Capital)Agrolimen VenturesArray Ventures Management Llc+11 more

Zinc Platformzincplatform.cominJan 2017Defunct

Zinc provides software that integrates with mortgage lenders' systems to help borrowers purchase homeowners insurance as part of the mortgage closing process.

FintechInsurTechNew York City, US

Sam Li(Founder)in

Co-investorsBoxGroupDorm RoomFelicis VenturesFoundation CapitalGeneral CatalystHighland Capital Partners+4 more

ZipXzipx.com𝕏Jan 2017Acquired

ZipX provides international package forwarding, giving members mailing addresses in worldwide locations so they can shop from online vendors abroad and have purchases consolidated, exported, and shipped to them.

ConsumerE-commerceFoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainNew York City, US

Osman Mendoza(Founder/CEO)inJames Steinberg(Founder/Managing Director)in

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