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Y Combinator — 2018 Investments

293 investments dated 2018 · page 2 of 2 · listed companies and verified rows first · show all

Promisepromise-pay.cominJan 2018 · $25M

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AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechGovTechSan Francisco, US

Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins(Co-Founder, CEO)inDiana Frappier(Co-Founder, CLO)inMichael Jacobs(Design Lead)inMeredith Hitchcock(UX Design \u0026 Research)inAndrew Karp(Head of Operations)Suzanne Adatto(Queen bee)

Co-investors8VCBackstage CapitalBronze InvestmentsFirst Round CapitalFlucas VenturesKapor Capital+8 more

Proven Groupprovenskincare.comin𝕏Jan 2018

Proven Skincare provides personalized skincare routines for acne-prone skin based on a science-backed quiz assessment.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceHealthtechSan Francisco, US

Amy Yuan(Founder)inMing Zhao(Founder)inMINGSHU ZHAO(Executive Officer, Director)ZAOSHI YUAN(Executive Officer, Director)inMing S. Zhao(Founder)inAmy Zaoshi Yuan(Founder)in

Co-investorsFJ LabsMindset VentureSoma CapitalStartXValia VenturesVentureSouq+5 more

Psylarispsylaris.comin𝕏Jan 2018

Psylaris develops virtual reality tools for mental health practitioners to support exposure therapy, EMDR, and stress reduction as part of clinical treatment in Dutch mental health care settings.

Digital HealthHealthtechMental HealthMaastricht, NL

Christoph Lynen(CTO)inYoeri Dassen(CEO)

Co-investorsBrightlands Venture Partners

PullRequestpullrequest.comin𝕏Mar 2018acquired by HackerOne

PullRequest was a marketplace and platform for on-demand code review, connecting development teams with expert reviewers who checked pull requests for quality and security issues.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareAustin, US

Lyal Avery(CEO)inBryan Frist(Board Member)inTyler Mann(CTO)

BoardAnna Patterson(Director)in

Co-investorsFikaFundersClubDefy PartnersFika VenturesFrialeGradient Ventures+4 more

Pulsepulse.qa𝕏Jan 2018Acquired

Pulse operates a marketplace where C-suite technology executives share knowledge and insights with each other and with software vendors.

Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkMarketplacesSan Francisco, US

Mayank Mehta(CEO)inAnand Thaker(Technical /CTO)inEdul Patel(Chief Editor)in

Co-investorsArray Ventures Management LlcAV8 VenturesFarvatn VentureFJ LabsPlanet 9 CapitalTrue Ventures+6 more

Pulse Q&AinJun 2018 · $4M

San Francisco, US

Mayank Mehta(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardAnand Thaker(Director)in

Co-investorsAV8 VenturesTrue Ventures

Purple Platepurpleplate.coinJun 2018Defunct

Purple Plate operates shared kitchen facilities that handle food preparation and delivery logistics for restaurant partners, allowing them to expand their delivery operations without managing fulfillment in-house.

ConsumerFoodTechSan Francisco, US

Chen-Chen Huo(Owner)inAntony Bello(Founder)in

Co-investorsBeluga CapitalValor Equity PartnersVy Capital

Quantstampquantstamp.comin𝕏Jan 2018

Quantstamp provides smart contract and blockchain security audits and verification services for Web3 and Web2 projects.

Crypto & Web3CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US

Richard Ma(CEO)inSteven Stewart(CTO)inDon Ho(Manaing Director)Krishna Sriram(Director, Partnerships)Emily Hinojos(Executive Assistant)Samantha Stortz-Stierle(Recruiter)

Co-investorsBloccelerate VCDG Ventures, Inc.DragonflyFifty YearsFJ LabsHashed+22 more

Quickchat AIquickchat.aiin𝕏Jun 2018

Quickchat AI provides tools for designing, refining, and deploying AI agents that are secure, customizable, and brand-aligned.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSWarsaw, PL

Piotr Grudzien(CTO)inDominik PosmykMichał Przybysz(Front-end Engineer)Michał Rossian(Front-end Engineer)

Co-investorsAmino CapitalAutochrome VenturesCypher CapitalEndure CapitalSCM AdvisorsVenture Investment Associates+1 more

Quit Geniusquitgenius.com𝕏Feb 2018

Pelago provides virtual-first substance use treatment for tobacco, alcohol, opioids, cannabis, and stimulants, combining digital tools, live counseling, and medication-assisted treatment for employers and organizations.

Digital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtech

Maroof Ahmed(Founder)inSarim Siddiqui(Founder)inYusuf Sherwani(Founder)inYusuf Sherwani, M.D.(Co-founder and CEO of Quit Genius)

Co-investorsAAF Management Ltd.Burda Principal InvestmentsCade VenturesAtomicoEQT VenturesForce Over Mass Capital+3 more

Qulture.Rocksqulture.rocks𝕏Jan 2018Acquired

Qulture.Rocks provides software for managing personnel, organizational goals, and workplace culture at startups and growth-stage companies.

Enterprise SoftwareHR TechSan Francisco, US

Francisco Homem de Mello(CEO)in

Co-investorsC3 VenturesFundersClubCanaryFour CitiesOurCrowdRedpoint Ventures+1 more

Radix Labsradix.bioinJun 2018Defunct

Radix Labs develops software systems that manage operations and workflows in biological research laboratories.

BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesBoston, US

Dhasharath Shrivathsa(Founder)inIan Paul(Founder)in

Co-investorsBlindspot Ventures Management Cofirstminute capitalLiquid VenturesProtocol LabsSound VenturesThe Engine Ventures

Rain Neuromorphicsrain-neuromorphics.comJun 2018Acquired

Rain Neuromorphics manufactures AI processors using neuromorphic hardware—physical neural networks with spiking neurons and memristive nanowires—that consume significantly less power than conventional processors for machine learning applications.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningHardwareRoboticsSan Francisco, US

Gordon Hirsch Wilson(CEO)inJuan Claudio Nino(Founder)inJack Kendall(Chief Technical Officer)in

BoardJackson Hu(Director)

Co-investorsFlucas VenturesFundersClubAirbus VenturesAramco VenturesBaidu VenturesBamboo Capital Partners+19 more

Rebellyousrebellyous.comin𝕏Jun 2018

Rebellyous develops plant-based chicken nuggets and proprietary manufacturing systems designed to enable efficient, clean food production with improved working conditions.

Advanced ManufacturingClimate TechFoodTechHealthtechImpact & Social GoodSeattle, US

Christie Lagally(CEO)inJonathan Tang(Investor)in

Co-investorsAgronomicsBlue Horizon CorporationClear Current CapitalE8 AngelsFifty YearsG Ventures+22 more

Regologyregology.comin𝕏Jun 2018Acquired

Regology provides software that automates the identification of regulations applicable to financial products and functions.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechLegalTechSan Francisco, US

Mukund Goenka(CEO)inPavan Bayyapu(CTO)inPaul Bruin(CPO)inMatt Ruggiero(Head of Marketing)Pierce Gaynor(Head of Product)Julianna Meidell(Vice President of Marketing)

Co-investorsACME CapitalGagarin Capital PartnersGMO VenturePartnersTaver CapitalVentureSouq

Rejuvenation Technologies Inc.rejuvenationtech.comJun 2018

Rejuvenation develops proprietary mRNA and lipid nanoparticle technology to safely lengthen telomeres in human cells, targeting cellular aging and diseases caused by short telomeres including pulmonary fibrosis, liver disease, and bone marrow failure.

BiotechDeep TechHealthtechLongevitySan Francisco, US

Glenn Markov(Founder)inJohn Ramunas(Founder)inWill Olsen(Vice President Of Development)in

Co-investorsAsymmetry VenturesGold Dragon VenturesLifespan Vision VenturesStartupsStartXAgrolimen Ventures+7 more

Relativity Spacerelativityspace.comin𝕏Mar 2018 · $35M

Relativity Space develops Terran R, a reusable medium-to-heavy-lift rocket designed for efficiency and scalability, serving government entities, telecommunications companies, and commercial customers for space access missions.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechHardwareSpace TechLos Angeles, US

Tim Ellis(CEO)inJordan Noone(CTO)inEric Schmidt(CEO)inAlex Levy(Investor)inNatalie EstrellaArleen Giger(Principal Recruiter)

Co-investorsAidenlair CapitalARA NEA Ventures (Brand: Dmz.Xyz)Aurum Venture PartnersBalerion Space VenturesBaruch Future VenturesBold Capital Partners+62 more

Replitreplit.comin𝕏Jan 2018 · $100M

Replit is a platform for software development that aims to make app creation accessible to non-programmers through intuitive tools and AI agents.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingCreator EconomyData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEdTechEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Haya Abdalla(Founder)inAmjad Masad(Founder)inHaya Odeh(Founder)inLuis Héctor Chávez(CTO)Faris Masad(Eng Manager)designer(Founder)

Co-investors137 Ventures7BC Venture CapitalA.Capital VenturesAbstract VenturesAIspace VenturesAllied Venture Partners+66 more

RevenueCatrevenuecat.comin𝕏Jun 2018 · $12M

RevenueCat provides revenue and subscription analytics infrastructure for mobile and web applications, helping teams centralize reporting and monetization tracking across platforms.

Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US

Miguel Carranza(Founder)inJacob Eiting(CEO)inCatherine Saarinen(Head of People)Ashley Vigil(Sourcer)Marcus Dubois(Senior Manager of Recruiting)Alicja Notowska(Senior Technical Recruiter)

Co-investorsBain Capital VenturesFundersClubIndex VenturesPROOFSaaStr Fund20VC+5 more

Reverie Labsreverielabs.comin𝕏Jan 2018Defunct

Reverie Labs develops cancer treatments designed to cross the blood-brain barrier and treat tumors in the central nervous system.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechHealthtechBoston, US

Ankit Gupta(CTO)inConnor Duffy(Founder)inJonah Kallenbach(Founder)inDoug Hamilton(Principal Talent Acquisition Partner)

Co-investorsDorm RoomLifeforce CapitalRuvento Ventures Pte Ltd.UNCOMMON DENOMINATORWireframe VenturesWormhole Capital+17 more

Rhythmmgetrhythmm.comJan 2018Defunct

The page is a long-form SEO guide about AI music/rhythm generation workflows (symbolic MIDI vs. text-to-audio), with only a passing mention of a "getrhythmm studio" for generating genre-aligned rhythm foundations.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerCreator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSocialSan Francisco, US

Raymond (George) Kennedy(Founder)inZachary Waleed Saraf(Founder)in

Runarunahr.comin𝕏Jan 2018

Runa is an HR management platform that automates payroll, employee onboarding, offboarding, training, performance tracking, and compliance processes through AI agents.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechHR TechSaaSMexico City, MX

Courtney McColgan(CEO)inChen Atlas(Tech Lead)inRob Dyson(Senior Software Engineer)inAndrea Rojas(Head of People Operations)Victor Martinez(People)

Co-investorsAurum Venture PartnersBVP InvestorsG VenturesGaingelsNextB VenturesScribble Ventures+29 more

SafetyWingsafetywing.comin𝕏Jan 2018

SafetyWing builds insurance and safety-net products for digital nomads and remote workers, including health, income, and travel coverage that works across borders.

FintechFuture of WorkInsurTechTravel & HospitalitySan Francisco, US

Sondre Rasch(CEO)inSarah Sandnes(CTO)inHans Nyvold Kjellby(COO)inHans Kjellby(Founder)Sarah Beyahte Sandnes(Founder)Sam Claassen(Head of Growth)

Co-investorsbyFoundersKinnevikMundi VenturesRocketship.vcTomorrow Today ASAdvancit Capital+13 more

ScaleFactorscalefactor.cominDec 2018Defunct

Austin fintech that sold automated accounting software to SMBs, raised ~$103M, and wound down operations in 2020.

FintechAustin, US

Kurt Rathmann(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Kurt Rathmann, CPA(Founder)inWilliam Siegel(Director)Gary Forni(Executive Officer, Promoter)David Loia(Executive Officer, Promoter)

BoardAmos Schwartzfarb(Director)

Co-investorsMatchstick VenturesTechstarsAbstract VenturesACME CapitalBessemer Venture PartnersBroadhaven Capital Partners+12 more

Scanwell Healthscanwellhealth.comin𝕏Jun 2018Acquired

Scanwell Health develops smartphone applications that enable patients to perform diagnostic tests at home, starting with an FDA-cleared app for urinary tract infection testing and treatment.

HealthtechMedical DevicesLos Angeles, US

Stephen Chen(Founding CEO)inNicole LeDoux(People Operations Manager)James Hunter(Strategy and Business Ops)Jeffrey Lange(Head of Design)in

Co-investors0 VenturesGrant Park VenturesVentureSouqDCM VenturesDiaspora VenturesFounders Fund+11 more

Securedsecured.communityin𝕏Jan 2018Defunct

Secured offers a membership service providing market insights and community connections for collectors and investors in sneakers, NFTs, sports cards, and other collectibles.

B2B MarketplacesConsumerDirect to ConsumerMarketing TechLondon, GB

Jack Ryder(CEO)inSam Howarth(COO)inCezar Grigore(CTO/CGO)in

Co-investorsACE & CompanyFoundation CapitalHeadlineKleiner PerkinsSCM Advisors

Sepsis Scoutsepsisscout.cominJan 2018Acquired

A company developing wearable devices combined with artificial intelligence to detect early signs of sepsis in patients outside hospital settings.

HealthtechSan Francisco, US

Robert Quinn(CEO)inWei-Jien Tan(CTO)in

Co-investorsAbenteuer.VenturesAnthemis VentureBVM FundGaingelsKapor CapitalKdT Ventures+4 more

SharpestMindssharpestminds.comin𝕏Jan 2018Acquired

SharpestMinds operates a mentorship network where experienced engineers from major tech companies guide aspiring data scientists, with compensation structured as a percentage of the mentee's first-year salary after employment.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR TechToronto, CA

Edouard Harris(CEO)inJeremie Harris

Shelf Engineshelfengine.comin𝕏Jun 2018acquired by Crisp

Shelf Engine developed automated demand forecasting and ordering technology for grocery retailers, using machine learning to predict sales of perishable goods and reduce food waste.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSeattle, US

Stefan Kalb(CEO)inBede Jordan(CTO)inAre Traasdahl(CEO/Founder)inDag Liodden(CPO/Founder)inDeb Nielsen(Human resources)Sasha Martin(Head of Recruiting)

Co-investorsGeneral CatalystInitialized CapitalLemonade CapitalNotable CapitalPLUS CapitalSoma Capital+13 more

Shogungetshogun.comin𝕏Jan 2018

Shogun provides software tools for ecommerce store optimization and management, integrating with platforms like Shopify and BigCommerce.

Developer ToolsE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Finbarr Taylor(CEO)inNick Raushenbush(Founder)inDamien Kan(Founder)Alexandre Bini(CTO)Rachael Harnish(Director of Operations)Cady Smola(Recruiter)

Co-investorsAccelFundersClubInitialized CapitalInsight PartnersPioneerAmplify Partners+5 more

Shoneshone.comJan 2018Defunct

Shone retrofits existing cargo ships with autonomous systems to enable unmanned operation.

Advanced ManufacturingLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsSan Francisco, US

Antoine de Maleprade(CTO)inUgo Vollmer(CEO)Clement RenaultSteph Wang(operations)

Co-investorsC3 VenturesSoma CapitalAgrolimen VenturesAlvenBoron, LLCHack VC+4 more

ShopWithshopwith.coJun 2018Defunct

ShopWith operates a mobile shopping platform modeled after televised home shopping, targeting younger consumers through video-based product discovery and purchasing on smartphones.

E-commerceEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSan Francisco, US

Aaron Chou(Founder)inMelody Kim(Founder)inLewis Chung

Co-investorsCathexis Ventures

Simetriksimetrik.cominJan 2018

Simetrik provides AI-powered automation software for financial operations, specifically reconciliation and transaction matching across payment processors and platforms.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSBogotá, CO

Alejandro Casas(CEO)inSantiago Gomez(CFO/COO)inAlejandro Casas Caro(Founder)inAlejandro Casas Santiago Gomez(Founder)

Co-investorsAmador HoldingsCapria VenturesClocktower VenturesFinTech CollectiveFJ LabsMONASHEES+20 more

Sixfold Biosciencesixfold.bioin𝕏Jan 2018

Sixfold develops RNA delivery technology for the biotech industry.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesLondon, GB

George Foot(Co-CEO + Founder)inAnna Perdrix Rosell(Co-CEO + Founder)inTina Flatau(Director, Promoter)Zuzanna Brzosko

Co-investorsJude GomilaPi CampusCantos VenturesFundamental VenturesLombardstreet VenturesThe Venture Collective

Sketchboxsketchbox3d.cominJan 2018Defunct

Sketchbox provides a platform for building and deploying VR training simulations, serving large enterprises with built-in analytics and visual editors that require no coding.

ConsumerSan Francisco, US

Joe Connolly(Product)inPeter Le Bek(Engineer)in

Co-investorsPoint Reyes ManagementAgrolimen VenturesBoost VCCypher CapitalGeneral CatalystMAGIC Fund+2 more

Skiprideskip.com𝕏Jan 2018Defunct

Skip operates a fleet of shared electric scooters for last-mile urban transportation, partnering with cities and providing riders with safety training and customer support.

ConsumerMobility & TransportationSan Francisco, US

Matt Tran(Founder)inSanjay DastoorMike WadheraShalin Mantri(Head of Product)Khalena Muslem(Recruiting)

Co-investorsFundersClubStartXA.Capital VenturesAccelAtland VenturesChevron Technology Ventures+9 more

SkydropXskydropx.comin𝕏Jun 2018

SkydropX provides shipping automation software for e-commerce and retail businesses in Mexico, handling label generation, tracking, delivery time estimation, and return management across the fulfillment process.

Enterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesSaaSMonterrey, MX

Tavo Zambrano(CEO)inArmando Solbes(Founder)inOscar Victorin(Founder)inArmando Solbes Argüello(Founder)inLuis Garza Sada(Executive Officer, Director)Arnoldo Collin(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsFJ LabsSierra VenturesSoma Capital645 VenturesBase10 PartnersCometa+3 more

Skymindskymind.globalNov 2018 · $11.5M

San Francisco, US

Christian Nicholson(Executive Officer, Director)Adam Gibson(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsFundersClubPi CampusRising TideGMO VenturePartnersGovtech FundGreatPoint Ventures+11 more

Sliteslite.comin𝕏Jan 2018

Slite provides a knowledge base platform designed for team collaboration and information organization.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSBerlin, DE

Christophe Pasquier(Founder)inPierre Renaudin(Founder)inAri Helgason(Board Director)inJulien Rougeron(Software Engineer)Eric Meier(Software Engineer)inVaida Revuckaite(Head of People)

Co-investors645 VenturesAfore CapitalAndreessen HorowitzBanana CapitalBoxGroupChaac Ventures+12 more

Snackpasssnackpass.coin𝕏Jan 2018

Snackpass is an all-in-one point-of-sale and restaurant management platform that enables restaurants to accept orders through kiosks, mobile apps, and tablets while managing kitchen operations, loyalty programs, and delivery.

ConsumerE-commerceFoodTechMarketplacesRetail TechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Kevin Tan(CEO)inJamie Marshall(Founder)inJonathan Cameron(Founder)Sejun Park(Head of Hardware)inShawn Magee(Engineering / Product)inNathan Lee(Recruiter)

Co-investorsAbstract VenturesAndreessen HorowitzBAM VenturesBoxGroupCraft VenturesDorm Room+10 more

Sourcifysourcify.comin𝕏Jan 2018

Sourcify is a product sourcing education platform that teaches founders and enterprises how to scale their supply chains and bring products to market.

Advanced ManufacturingEdTechEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Diego, US

Nathan Resnick(CEO)in

Co-investorsAdvance Venture PartnersInvariantes FundVentureSouqWestern Technology Investment1984 Ventures Management, LlcAnorak Ventures+6 more

Spellbrushspellbrush.comin𝕏Jan 2018

Spellbrush is a platform for generating anime and portrait artwork using AI.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerCreator EconomyGamingSan Francisco, US

Cory Li(Founder)inRuwen Liu(Founder)inHaitao Mao(Founder)inAngel Poon(Head of Growth)Jiarui Wang(Ops)Jason Siow(Producer)

Co-investorsQuest Venture PartnersAgrolimen VenturesFirst Round CapitalGradient VenturesMerus CapitalVenture Investment Associates

Spero Foodssperofoods.coinJun 2018Defunct

Spero Foods manufactures plant-based dairy products using proprietary manufacturing processes, targeting consumers seeking sustainable and affordable alternatives to conventional dairy.

Climate TechHealthtechSan Francisco, US

Phaedra Randolph(Founder/Founding CEO)in

BoardJonathan Shulkin(Director)

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesOutbound VenturesSoma CapitalBasecamp FundBessemer Venture PartnersCathexis Ventures+4 more

Sqreensqreen.comin𝕏Jan 2018 · $14Macquired by Datadog · Feb 2021

Sqreen provides runtime application security monitoring for enterprises, analyzing code execution in real time to protect applications, APIs, and microservices from attacks while maintaining performance.

CybersecurityDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US

Pierre Betouin(CEO)inJean-Baptiste Aviat(CTO)inFabrice de Gaudemar(Co-Founder)inDavid Chao(VP & Head of Marketing)inAlison Eastaway(Talent Manager)Arlen Oharonian(Talent Partner)

Co-investors50 PartnersBlossom CapitalGreylock PartnersSaaStr FundScript CapitalAlven+3 more

Squadsquadapp.io𝕏Jan 2018Acquired

SquadApp is a platform that helps people connect with friends, family, and collaborators in real-time to reduce loneliness and isolation.

ConsumerSocialWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US

Ethan Sutin(CTO)inEdwin van Vliet(Creator & Developer)Anthony Adamovich(Founder)inEsther Crawford(CEO)Chris Messinain

Co-investorsDream MachineThe Chernin Group (TCG Crypto)Agrolimen VenturesBasis Set VenturesBBG VenturesBetaworks Ventures Management, Llc+7 more

SRTXsrtxlabs.comin𝕏Jan 2018

SRTX develops materials and software tools for textile manufacturing, with an initial product line of hosiery made from high-strength polymers.

Advanced ManufacturingRoboticsMontreal, CA

Katherine Homuth(CEO)inMichael Woodworth(Vice President Technology)Sam Colby(Head of People)Elana Szemenyei(People Operations)

Co-investorsSeraph GroupAbstract VenturesAperture Venture CapitalArcTern VenturesBDC Venture CapitalBuckley Ventures Management Company Llc+19 more

Standard Cognitionstandardcognition.comNov 2018 · $5M

San Francisco, US

Jordan Fisher(Executive Officer, Director)Michael Suswal(Executive Officer, Director)Anthony Lutz, Jr.(Executive Officer)Angela Westbrock(Executive Officer, Director)Christopher Arnold(Executive Officer, Director)inDavid Woollard(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsDraper AssociatesG SquaredLocus VenturesCRV (Charles River Ventures)EQT VenturesInitialized Capital

Stationstationhq.com𝕏Jan 2018Defunct

Station is a browser extension that serves as a unified workspace for teams, aggregating content from multiple applications, documents, and messaging platforms while automatically linking related information across them.

Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSParis, FR

Julien Berthomier(CEO)inAlexandre Lacheze(CTO)

Co-investorsAccelKima VenturesWebb Investment Network

Storylinestoryline.comJul 2018Defunct

Storyline provides an AI-powered platform that generates hyper-personalized video content for financial professionals to use in client retention, engagement, and education.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFintechMarketing TechMalibu, US

Vasili Shynkarenka(CEO)inMaksim Abramchuk(CTO)inDavid Navama(Executive Officer)

BoardMichael Partnow(Director)Andrew Paley(Director)

Co-investorsNew Leaf InvestBoost VC

StratiFistratifi.comin𝕏May 2018

StratiFi provides AI-powered analytics and workflow tools for chief investment officers at wealth management firms to deliver institutional-grade investment research, advisor enablement, and compliance oversight at scale.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechLegalTechSaaSSales TechSan Francisco, US

Akhil Lodha(Founder)inKURT ECKERT(Director)AKHIL LODHA(Executive Officer, Director)SEAN PARK(Director)

Co-investorsGreat Oaks Venture CapitalSandalphon CapitalCboe Global MarketsHOF CapitalKhosla Ventures

Supersuperapp.idinJan 2018

SuperApp is a mobile shopping platform that enables users to browse, purchase, and receive deliveries through a single app.

B2B MarketplacesConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesSurabaya, ID

Michael Rendy Tanuwidjaja(Founder)inSteven Wongsoredjo(Founder)inMichael Rendy(Founder)

Co-investorsNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Alpha JWC VenturesAmasiaB Capital GroupBee PartnersBullpen Capital+7 more

Supermediumsupermedium.comin𝕏Jan 2018

Supermedium provides 3D content creation tools and generative AI workflows for creators, building on the A-Frame open-source framework.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerCreator EconomySan Francisco, US

Diego Marcos Segura(Founder)inDiego Marcos(Founder)inDiego Goberna(Founder)Kevin Ngo(Founder)Kevo Ngo

Co-investorsOutpost CapitalAnorak VenturesBoost VCCantos VenturesColopl NextGeneral Catalyst+4 more

Swayableswayable.comin𝕏Jan 2018

Swayable provides a cloud-based platform that measures and optimizes the effectiveness of media content in changing public opinion.

AdTechAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSector AgnosticNew York City, US

James Slezak(CEO)inLyel Resner(Founder)Valerie Coffman(Founder)Tanner WelshErica McAfee(Director of Operations and Finance)Al Torres(Vice President of Revenue and Partnerships)

Co-investorsHigher Ground LabsRecurring Capital PartnersA-Level CapitalLowercase CapitalNew Media Ventures

Swipehouseswipehouse.coinJan 2018Acquired

A mobile app that facilitates daily connections between creators, offering opportunities for collaborations, friendships, and dating matches.

ConsumerCreator EconomyE-commerceSocialBoston, US

Luke Heine(Founder)inRaphael Rouvinov(Founder)in

Co-investors14Peaks CapitalHorseplay VenturesCypher CapitalFoundersXVenture Investment AssociatesZ Nation Lab Growth

Synkrino Biotherapeuticssynkrino.bioinJun 2018

Building new drugs to target inflammation using an AI + immunology discovery engine.

BiotechHealthtechSan Francisco, US

Jason Barbour(CEO)inDavid Ott(CTO)in

Co-investorsBlue Bear VenturesFundamental VenturesMicroVentures

Tall Poppytallpoppy.comin𝕏Jun 2018

Tall Poppy provides digital safety tools and incident response services designed to protect individuals from online harassment and attacks.

Enterprise SoftwareHR TechOttawa, CA

Leigh Honeywell(CEO)inLogan Dean(CTO)inL G Dean(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsBackbone AngelsAgrolimen VenturesInner Loop CapitalLagomorphic Capital I A Series Of Lagomorpgic CapitalLightspeed Venture PartnersLucid Fog

Tarjimly (acquired)tarjimly.orgin𝕏Jan 2018

Tarjimly operates a language interpretation and translation service connecting professional and volunteer bilinguals to refugees, immigrants, and humanitarian organizations.

ConsumerDigital HealthHealthtechImpact & Social GoodMarketplacesSaaSSocialSan Francisco, US

Aziz Alghunaim(Founder)inAtif Javed(CEO)in

TENDERDtenderd.comin𝕏Jun 2018

Tenderd provides AI-driven fleet and equipment management software for businesses to optimize operations and reduce environmental impact.

AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareIoTLogistics & Supply ChainDubai, AE

Arjun Mohan(Founder)inRonnel Davis(Lead Engineer)Jakub Langr(CTO)inAshiq Muhammed(Lead Engineer)Bhargav Shah(Chief of Staff)Siddhartha Gunda(CTO)

Co-investorsCathexis VenturesCOTU VenturesDynamo VenturesJam FundRainfall VenturesSoma Capital+19 more

tEQuitabletequitable.comin𝕏Jan 2018

tEQuitable provides technology to help companies improve workplace psychological safety and employee engagement.

Enterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Lisa Gelobter(CEO)inHeidi Williams(CTO)

Co-investorsKapor CapitalMotley Fool VenturesUlu VenturesVista Venture PartnersAspect VenturesKepha Partners+2 more

The Buttermilk Companythebuttermilkco.comin𝕏Jun 2018Defunct

The Buttermilk Company sells meal kits with fresh ingredients and minimal processing that let customers prepare ethnic dishes at home in minutes; the company sources recipes from community members and returns a share of revenue to recipe contributors.

ConsumerFoodTechSeattle, US

Mitra Raman(CEO)in

Co-investorsPrasetia Dwidharma

The Good Food Institutegfi.orgin𝕏Jun 2018

GFI operates a curated research funding database that identifies grant opportunities for open-access alternative protein research.

AgTechClimate TechConsumerFoodTechImpact & Social GoodWashington, US

Bruce Friedrich(Executive Director)inLiz Specht(Senior Scientist)inChristie Lagally(Senior Scientist)inAylon Steinhart(Senior Advisor)inReannon Branchesi(Talent)

The Supplant Companysupplant.comin𝕏Jun 2018Defunct

The Supplant Company produces a sugar substitute derived from plant fiber byproducts like corn cobs and agricultural residue, designed to deliver the taste and texture of conventional sugar while providing lower calories, lower glycemic impact, and prebiotic benefits for food manufacturers.

ConsumerFoodTechCambridge, GB

Tom Simmons(CEO)inRuben Tadmor(Head Of Business Development)in

Co-investorsCoatue ManagementManta Ray VenturesWestern Technology InvestmentAgFunderCathexis VenturesCorrelation Ventures+12 more

Tilt (f.k.a. Delphia)tilt.ioin𝕏Jan 2018

Tilt enables users to construct investment strategies based on web content and custom prompts, handling the technical implementation while advisors use the platform to tailor client portfolios according to tax and preference constraints.

AI & Machine LearningFintechToronto, CA

Andrew Peek(CEO)inCliff van der Linden(CEO)inCameron Westland(CTO)Jonathan Briggs(CIO)Corey Reid(Director, Software Engineering)Ryan Arthur(Chief of Staff)

Co-investorsValor Equity PartnersBalderton CapitalBlack Jays VenturesCumberland (DRW)Day One VenturesEmergence Capital Partners+9 more

Tinglesgettingles.comin𝕏Jan 2018Defunct

A mobile app offering guided relaxation and sleep videos created by ASMR artists and sleep professionals, with daily new content releases.

ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US

Miha Mlakar(Founder)inGasper Kolenc(Founder)in

Co-investorsSocial StartsCypher CapitalHV CapitalJoyance Partners

Tipetipe.io𝕏Jan 2018Defunct

Tipe is a headless content management system designed for developers, offering schema-based content modeling and framework integrations for building web applications.

Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US

Scott Moss(CEO)inMichael Moss(CPO)inPatrick Stapleton(CTO)inLauren Tran(Recruiter)

Co-investorsCRV (Charles River Ventures)Hack VCLemonade CapitalM VenturesMaC Venture CapitalPrecursor Ventures

Titantitan.comin𝕏Jun 2018

Titan is a wealth management firm that combines technology-driven investment solutions with human advisory services for individuals.

FintechSaaSNew York City, US

Clayton Gardner(Founder)inJoe Percoco(Founder)inMaxwell Bernardy(Executive Officer)Max Bernardy(CTO)Archie Reynolds(Talent Acquisition Lead)Ben Copping(Head of Design)

Co-investorsAccelAndreessen HorowitzB3 CapitalCoatue ManagementDreamers VCGeneral Catalyst+12 more

Torchtorch.ioin𝕏Jan 2018Defunct

Torch is a leadership coaching and alignment platform that pairs executive coaches with an AI agent to develop organization-specific leadership capacities aligned to strategic intent.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechMarketplacesSaaSSan Francisco, US

Cameron Yarbrough(CEO)inKeegan Walden(COO)inJohn Baunach(Head of Product)inScott Mercer(CTO)Tierra Terrell-Johnson(HR Lead)

Co-investorsInitialized CapitalKindred VenturesNorwest Venture PartnersObvious VenturesPioneerSoma Capital+11 more

Tradewind BioSciencetradewindbio.comin𝕏Jan 2018

Tradewind BioScience translates research discoveries into novel cancer therapeutics.

BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesSan Francisco, US

Thaddeus Allen(CEO)in

Treasury Primetreasuryprime.comin𝕏Jan 2018

Treasury Prime provides embedded banking technology through APIs that enable fintechs to embed banking services in their applications.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Chris Dean(CEO)inJim Brusstar(Founder)inRemy Carole(Biz Ops)Daniel Kimerling(Lead Seed Investor)inCarrie GriffinClarissa Horowitz(Head of Marketing)

Co-investorsArdent VentureAZURO CAPITAL VENTURESDeciensFINTOP CapitalGMO VenturePartnersNyca+10 more

Tributitributi.comin𝕏Jan 2018

Tributi is a Colombian tax preparation and personal finance planning platform that helps individuals file their income tax returns and optimize deductions according to Colombian tax law.

ConsumerFintechAntioquia, CO

Simón González(Founder)inAndrés Vélez(Founder)inSebastián Castillo

Co-investorsStartupsBancolombia VenturesFoundation CapitalGE32 Capital LimitedGraph VenturesK50 Ventures+2 more

UBITSubits.comin𝕏Jun 2018

UBITS is a modular AI-powered HR platform that helps organizations recruit, train, and develop their teams across Latin America.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSBogotá, CO

Julián Melo(Founder)inMarta Forero(Founder)Martha Forero Sepúlveda

Co-investors0BSAmador HoldingsC3 VenturesCapria VenturesCathexis VenturesMagma Partners+13 more

Universeonuniverse.comin𝕏Jan 2018

Onuniverse is a website builder that allows users to create sites using a visual drag-and-drop editor without coding, and includes e-commerce functionality for launching online stores.

ConsumerCreator EconomyE-commerceMedia & EntertainmentSaaSBrooklyn, US

Joseph Cohen(CEO)inMarcus Smith(Engineering)inRyan Poolos(Lead Engineer)inJared Ray Johnson(Marketing Lead)Taylor Cooney(Ruby On Rails Developer)inSteve Kistner(Designer)

Co-investorsAdditionAdvancit CapitalBoxGroupEniac VenturesGeneral CatalystGV (Google Ventures)+10 more

User Herouserhero.ioin𝕏Jun 2018Defunct

User Hero is a platform that aggregates user research data, enabling teams to organize studies, transcribe interviews, take collaborative notes, and tag findings for easy discovery.

Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US

Emilie Buckley(CEO)inAdam Green(CPO)inJenn Pattee(CEO)Joe Kovach(Head of Product)

Co-investors9Yards CapitalAltaclub VCAltaIR CapitalCathexis VenturesFirebolt Ventures Management Company, LlcFour Cities+2 more

Vantavanta.comin𝕏Jan 2018

Vanta provides a security and compliance platform that helps companies improve their security posture and demonstrate compliance to auditors.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US

Christina Cacioppo(CEO & Founder)inBrittany Rose(Executive Officer)Erik Goldman(Founder)Rob Picard(Security Lead)inMatt Long(Senior Software Engineer)inAlex Marquez-Shaw(Recruiter)

Co-investorsAcrew CapitalAtlassian VenturesBeyond CapitalBonfire VenturesCraft VenturesFPV+25 more

Vathysvathys.ai𝕏Jan 2018Defunct

Vathys develops software for accelerating deep learning model training and inference compared to traditional specialized hardware approaches.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningRoboticsPortland, US

Debabrata Ghosh(CTO)inTapa Ghosh

Co-investorsBase Venture Management, Inc.FundersClubMAGIC FundBits x BitesBuckley Ventures Management Company LlcBVM Fund+6 more

Vena Medicalvenamed.cain𝕏Jan 2018

Vena Medical develops medical devices for neuro-interventional applications, founded by mechanical engineering graduates.

Deep TechHardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesKitchener, CA

Michael Phillips(Founder)inPhillip Cooper(Founder)inPhil

Co-investorsArchangel Network of FundsGraphite VenturesLaurier Startup FundNorthspring Capital PartnersVentureSouqBogaroo+6 more

Veriffveriff.comin𝕏Jan 2018

Veriff provides identity verification services for online platforms, using document recognition and multi-language support to verify that users are who they claim to be.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSTallinn, EE

Kaarel Kotkas(CEO)inJaner Gorohhov(COO)inKristina Lilleõis(Head of HR)Kristiine Kukk(Recruiter)Luke Govier(Head of Recruitment)Viktoriia Pentina(Senior Tech Recruiter)

Co-investorsAccelMosaic VenturesAlkeon InnovationChange VenturesIVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Metaplanet+11 more

Verse Medicalversemedical.cominJun 2018

Verse Medical builds software to coordinate home-based healthcare services, replacing fragmented vendor interactions and outdated communication methods with a unified platform for in-home care providers.

HealthtechWellness & FitnessNew York City, US

Dhaivat Pandya(Founder)inAustin Wang(Founder)inEastin Bricco(Engineering Manager)Nico Watson(Technical Recruiter)Peter Oh(Head of Talent)Andrae Awaye(Senior Tech Recruiter)

Co-investorsAbstract VenturesFundersClubGeneral CatalystMantis CapitalSapphire VenturesSignalFire+10 more

Viaoptviaopt.comJan 2018Defunct

100CUCI is an online entertainment platform offering slots, live casino, sports betting, fishing games, and lottery-style play tailored for Malaysian players with local payment methods and mobile support.

Enterprise SoftwareGamingLogistics & Supply ChainSan Francisco, US

Yusuf Umac(CEO)inMustafa Sakalsiz(CTO)in

Co-investorsZeno Ventures

Vimcalvimcal.comin𝕏Jun 2018 · $4.5M

Vimcal is a calendar application designed for busy professionals and executives that offers features for scheduling, availability sharing, and time management.

Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSNew York City, US

Michael Zhao(Board Member)inJohn Li(Founder)inAlex Bayer(Sales)David Nguyen(Account Executive)David Ryan(Account Executive)Kenny Fitzgerald(Director of Engineering)

Co-investorsAsymmetric Capital PartnersFunction VenturesGaingelsVibe CapitalWayfinder VenturesAhead VC+8 more

Voiceryvoicery.cominJan 2018Defunct

Voicery creates artificial voices using neural networks that sound nearly identical to human speakers, serving content creators who produce audiobooks, podcasts, dubbed media, and voice-over work.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US

Andrew Gibiansky(Founder)inBobby Ullman

Co-investorsAgrolimen VenturesBVM FundDolby LaboratoriesFrialeInvesto CapitalLVX Ventures+4 more

Warpdrive by Synthetic Mindswarpdrive.co𝕏Jun 2018Defunct

Warpdrive generates automated desktop workflows and procedural documentation from video recordings by parsing the visual activity and producing executable code.

Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSan Francisco, US

Saurabh Srivastava(Founder)inHenele Adams(Vice President Engineering)Noah Hayes(Head of Product)inHelgi Sigurbjnarson(Research Software Engineer)Corianna Jacoby(Software Engineer)Arthur Tilley(Research Software Engineer)

Co-investorsBlockchain CoinvestorsKhosla VenturesPantera Capital

Wasokowasoko.comin𝕏Jul 2018

Wasoko is an e-commerce platform providing convenient and cost-effective access to products and services for shopkeepers and small businesses across Africa, offering same-day delivery and flexible payment options.

B2B MarketplacesE-commerceImpact & Social Good

Daniel Yu(Founder)in

Co-investors4Di Capital4DX VenturesAHL Venture PartnersAvenir Growth CapitalBreyer CapitalFlucas Ventures+21 more

Weekend (fmr. Volley)weekend.comin𝕏Jan 2018

Weekend develops voice-activated games for television that encourage group interaction and social engagement, offering licensed game shows and branded content for families and friend groups.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerGamingSan Francisco, US

Max Child(CEO)inJames Wilsterman(CTO)inPratyush Buddiga(Chief of Staff)Brian Ng(Data Scientist)Michael Poteat(Principal Software Engineer)Devin Ozel(Engineering Manager)

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesCauseway PartnersRainfall VenturesA.Capital VenturesAdvancit CapitalAmplify.LA+15 more

Weights & Biaseswandb.aiin𝕏May 2018Acquired

Weights & Biases is an AI developer platform that enables teams to build, train, and monitor AI agents, applications, and models with tools for experiment tracking, model management, and agent evaluation.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsSan Francisco, US

Shawn Lewis(Founder)inLukas Biewald(Founder)inChris Van Pelt(Founder)inMariah Nagy(Executive Officer)inYan-David Erlich(Executive Officer)inCameron Kinloch(Executive Officer)in

Co-investorsAIX VenturesBond Capital ManagementBrighter CapitalBrilliant Phoenix CapitalCoatue ManagementDiagram Capital+42 more

Withinwithin.ai𝕏Jun 2018

Within maps how work actually happens across a company and turns employee knowledge into a structured "Company Brain" powered by a Context Graph, which it uses to identify automation opportunities and build teams of people and AI agents.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSSan Francisco, US

Andrew Antos(CEO)inAaron Koblin(Founder)Chris Milk(Founder)Nischal Nadhamuni(CTO)inRama Pagadala(Vice President Engineering)Amos Cariati(Recruiter)

Co-investorsScale Venture PartnersTola CapitalBantam GroupCrew CapitalInvusLead Edge Capital+3 more

Worklyticsworklytics.coin𝕏Jan 2018

Worklytics provides privacy-first analytics to measure workplace collaboration and team dynamics, helping organizations improve how their distributed teams work.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSeattle, US

Philip Arkcoll(Founder)inErik SchultinkChris Lyons(Business Development)Shwetha Pai(Head of Operations)Jose Lorenzo(Director of Engineering)Catherine Coppinger(Head of Customer Insights)

Co-investorsBowery CapitalFundersClubPioneerBuckley Ventures Management Company Llc

Xkitxkit.co𝕏Jun 2018Defunct

XKit is a Twitter management tool that provides features for tweet deletion and overall Twitter account management.

Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSocialSan Francisco, US

Trey Griffith(Founder)in

Co-investorsZerno VenturesCypher CapitalFoundation CapitalGaruda VenturesInitialized CapitalPantera Capital

YouTeamyouteam.ioin𝕏Jan 2018Acquired

YouTeam.io is now part of Toptal, a remote talent marketplace that connects clients with vetted professionals across tech, design, finance, marketing, and other fields.

B2B MarketplacesDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechMarketplacesSaaSSan Francisco, US

Yura Riphyak(CEO)inAnton Mishchenko(CEO)inNikita V(CTO)inYurij Riphyak(Founder)Val Sanin(CRO)Rita Bodnarchuk(COO)

Co-investorsDigital Future Investments Ltdu.ventures

ZBioticszbiotics.comin𝕏Jan 2018

Z Biotic develops genetically engineered probiotics designed to improve daily health and wellbeing.

BiotechConsumerHealthtechWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US

Stephen Lamb(Founder)inZack Abbott(CEO)Zachary Abbott(Founder)inLouise Qi(Chief of Staff)Melissa Hines(Director of People Ops)Geneva Alewine(Recruiting Coordinator)

Co-investorsAble PartnersBabel VenturesChampion Hill VenturesFJ LabsFundamental VenturesGoat Rodeo Capital+18 more

Zyperzyper.com𝕏Jan 2018Acquired

Zyper identifies a brand's most engaged social media followers and recruits them to create content and promote products within their own networks.

Enterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSan Francisco, US

Amber Atherton(Founder)inPhilip Thomas(Vice President Engineering)Zain Memon(Interim VP of Engineering)inRichard Hanson(Head of Data \u0026 Analytics)Talia Cirangle(Head of Marketing)Alexander Semien(Head of Operations)

Co-investorsForerunner VenturesTalis Capital

Other

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Standard Holdings

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