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Y Combinator — 2016 Investments

221 investments dated 2016 · page 1 of 2 · listed companies and verified rows first · show all

Cerebras Systemscerebras.aiin𝕏NASDAQ: CBRSDec 2016

Cerebras designs and manufactures wafer-scale AI processors and systems for data centers, enabling high-speed AI training and inference workloads.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareSemiconductorsSunnyvale, US

Andrew Feldman(Founder)inGary Lauterbach(Founder)inMichael James(Founder)inSean Lie(Founder)inJean-Philippe Fricker(Founder)in

Co-investors2080 VenturesAlpha Wave GlobalArtisanal VenturesAurum Venture PartnersAzure Ventures GroupB Capital+47 more

Meeshomeesho.comin𝕏NSE: MEESHOJun 2016

Meesho operates an online marketplace that connects small businesses and individual entrepreneurs with customers across India, offering logistics, payments, and support services to help sellers manage their operations.

E-commerceEnterprise SoftwareBengaluru, IN

Vidit Aatrey(CEO)inSanjeev Barnwal(CTO)inSanjeev Kumar(Executive Officer, Director)Jatin Mazalcar(Executive Officer)inSoumyajit Das(Product Engineer)in

BoardSumer Juneja(Director)in

Co-investorsB Capital GroupB4 CapitalElevation CapitalFJ LabsGood CapitalInvestopad+22 more

Airfordableairfordable.comin𝕏Jun 2016✓ verified

Airfordable offers flexible payment plans for flight and hotel bookings, allowing customers to pay over time without requiring upfront costs or credit checks.

B2B MarketplacesFintechTravel & HospitalityChicago, US

Ama Marfo(CEO)inEmmanuel Buah(CTO)inCraig Henry(COO)

Co-investorsBackstage CapitalBuilders VC

Castlecastle.ioin𝕏Jan 2016✓ verified

Castle builds trust infrastructure for the modern internet, helping organizations detect and prevent fraud and account takeover attacks.

CybersecurityDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US

Johan Brissmyr(CEO)inSebastian Wallin(CTO)inMax Nussenbaum(Founder)inScott Lowe(Founder)inTim Dingman(Founder)in

BoardShardul Shahin

Co-investorsFirst Round CapitalIndex VenturesF-Prime CapitalFundersClubWalking VenturesBoost VC+8 more

Gigwellgigwell.comin𝕏Jan 2016✓ verified

Gigwell provides software tools for booking live entertainment, connecting entertainers and event venues.

B2B MarketplacesCreator EconomyEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkMarketplacesSaaSLos Angeles, US

Jeremie Habib(CEO)inGlade Luco(CTO)inAntonio Sierra(Vice President, Customer Success)inDaniel Schuetter(Engineering)

Co-investorsSaba InvestmentsAvlok CapitalComcast VenturesRugosa Partners

Misomiso.krinJun 2016✓ verified

Miso operates a home services marketplace platform that connects customers with service providers for tasks including housekeeping and moving services.

AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesConsumerFuture of WorkMarketplacesSaaSSeoul, KR

Victor Ching(CEO)inPavel Terentiev(Director)Martin Mrozowski(Founder)Nicholas O'Brien(Founder)Seun Oh(Founder)Haksu Lee

Co-investorsAddventureFundersClubKnockout CapitalSazzeGV (Google Ventures)Locus Ventures+5 more

Polymailpolymail.ioin𝕏Jun 2016✓ verifiedAcquired

Polymail is an email inbox application for operators and deal-makers, offering features like read receipts, message scheduling, and collaborative thread management.

Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSSales TechMarina del Rey, US

Brandon Foo(CEO)inShahan Khan(Founder)inBrandon Shin(Founder)inPulin Thakkar(CEO)inRyan Mickle(Owner)in

Co-investorsZuma Partners

Truebilltruebill.comin𝕏Jan 2016✓ verifiedAcquired

Rocket Money (formerly Truebill) is a personal finance application that helps users manage subscriptions, set budgets, and track savings goals.

ConsumerFintechSilver Spring, US

Yahya Mokhtarzada(CEO)inHaroon Mokhtarzada(Chairman \u0026 Chief Product Officer)inIdris Mokhtarzada(CTO)inPatrick Carroll(Engineer)Tasneem Kabir(Head of Analytics)Chris Poirier(Vice President of Data)

Co-investorsAccelBessemer Venture PartnersCota CapitalDVCEvolution VC PartnersFirebolt Ventures Management Company, Llc+19 more

Able Healthablehealth.cominJan 2016Acquired

Able Health provides software for physician organizations to administer value-based care programs, including quality measure calculation and health plan coordination to reduce administrative overhead.

HealthtechSan Francisco, US

Rachel Katz(CEO)inSteve Daniels(President)in

Co-investorsLifeforce CapitalMission and MarketSoma CapitalFifty YearsGreat Oaks Venture CapitalRefactor Capital

Abundance Labsabundancelabs.ioJun 2016Defunct

Abundance Labs develops and operates marketplaces for alternative currencies.

ConsumerMarketplacesSan Francisco, US

Kjerstin Erickson(CEO)inKerstin Erickson(Executive Officer, Director)Daniel Page(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsAbstract VenturesAgrolimen VenturesBEENEXTFoundation CapitalFrialeFundersClub+9 more

Airo Healthairohealth.cominJun 2016Defunct

Airo Health makes a wearable armband that uses AI to detect anxiety and stress levels, then suggests interventions to help users manage their mental health without active input.

AI & Machine LearningHealthtechWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US

Naman Kumar(CEO)inEmmanuel DeVries

Co-investorsFundersClub

Algorizalgoriz.cominJan 2016Defunct

Algoriz offers an AI-powered platform where users can define automated trading strategies using natural language instructions instead of code.

AI & Machine LearningFintechNew York City, US

Soraya Taghavi(CEO)in

Co-investorsCerium Technology VenturesAngel group

AlphaFlowalphaflow.comin𝕏Jan 2016Defunct

AlphaFlow manages portfolios of short-term real estate loans by purchasing loans from bridge lenders who finance fix-and-flip properties, serving both institutional investors and smaller investors through its technology platform.

FintechSan Francisco, US

Ray Sturm(CEO)inBogdan Cirlig(CTO, Vice President of Engineering (FinTech))Amna Pervez(Director, People Operations)Nathan Scharfe(Head of Product and Engineer)Sheryl Friesz(Head of Talent Acquisition)Mike Boyadjian(Dir, People Ops)

Co-investorsFundersClubGaingelsKnockout CapitalKube VCMetaProp VenturesPoint72 Ventures+17 more

AmberBox Gunshot Detectionamberbox.comin𝕏Jan 2016

AmberBox develops gunshot detection systems that automatically identify and report shootings to first responders in real time.

CybersecurityDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareGovTechIoTSaaSSan Francisco, US

James Popper(CEO)

Co-investorsHCVCUncork CapitalWinton Ventures

Anchor Healthanchorhealth.cominJan 2016Defunct

Anchor Health provides software, hardware, and operational systems for home health care agencies and distributed provider networks.

HealthtechSan Francisco, US

Jennifer Ma(Founder)inRyan Martin(CTO)inChris Smoak(CTO)in

Apollo.ioapollo.ioin𝕏Jan 2016

Apollo provides an AI-powered platform designed for go-to-market teams to improve sales and marketing productivity.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSales TechSan Francisco, US

Tim Zheng(CEO)inRay Li(Founder)inMatt Curl(Chief Executive Officer)inMarcio Arnecke(Chief Marketing Officer)inAdam Carr(Chief Revenue Officer)inPhil Moon(Chief Financial Officer)in

Co-investorsA*Angel Collective Opportunity FundBain Capital VenturesGaingelsJude GomilaNewView Capital+18 more

ApolloShieldapolloshield.comin𝕏Jun 2016

ApolloShield develops counter-unmanned aircraft systems (cUAS) and drone detection and neutralization technology using artificial intelligence and radio frequency fingerprinting.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDefense TechTel Aviv-Yafo, IL

Gilad Beeri(CEO)inNimo Shkedy(CEO)

Co-investorsPartech VenturesRoot Ventures Manager, LlcSoma CapitalAltaIR CapitalDCVC (Data Collective)DN Capital+4 more

Astranisastranis.comin𝕏Jan 2016

Astranis manufactures small, high-powered geosynchronous satellites equipped with advanced digital processing technology for global telecommunications and connectivity services.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareSpace TechSan Francisco, US

John Gedmark(CEO)inRyan McLinko(CTO)inMike Mancini(Executive Officer)Siamak Ebadi(Lead RF Engineer)inHall Chen(RF Payload Design)inShraddha Pandya(Talent Acquisition)

Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzATEL VenturesBlack FlagBoxGroupCantos VenturesCherubic Ventures+87 more

Athelasathelas.comin𝕏Jun 2016

Athelas develops software tools for private practice healthcare providers to reduce administrative burden, improve operational efficiency, and enhance patient scheduling and navigation capabilities.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Deepika Bodapati(Founder)inTanay Tandon(Founder)inSteve Moffatt(Hardware and Operations)Wiley Jones(Hardware Engineer)Cynthia Jiang(Recruiter)John Zhao(Vice President \u0026 GM)

Co-investorsAmity VenturesDorm RoomFifty YearsGeneral CatalystHuman CapitalInitialized Capital+10 more

Birdbird.comin𝕏Jun 2016

Bird provides messaging infrastructure for developers, offering SMS, email, voice, and real-time messaging APIs built and operated end-to-end.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSAmsterdam, NL

Robert Vis(CEO)inBob Violier(Distinguished Engineer)inJoey van Ommen(Head of Product \u0026 Partner)inAdriaan Mol(Founder)in

Co-investorsAccelAnthem Venture Management, LlcAtomicoBlue LionBlue Lion GlobalGlynn Capital Management+14 more

Bonsaihellobonsai.comin𝕏Jan 2016Acquired

Bonsai is an all-in-one platform for agencies and small businesses that combines project management, time tracking, invoicing, and client relationship management in a single integrated system.

B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareFintechFuture of WorkSaaSBoulder, US

Matt Nish(Founder)inMatt Brown(CEO)inBenjamin Stanfield(Product Development \u0026 Design Intern)inRedon Gjika(CEO)Neha Naik(Recruiter)Anika Neil(HR)

Co-investorsBrass Ring VenturesFall Line CapitalJude GomilaMatrixSparkland CapitalABB Technology Ventures+8 more

Boom Supersonicboomsupersonic.comin𝕏Jan 2016

Boom Supersonic develops supersonic aircraft and engines, including the Overture commercial airliner and the Symphony turbofan engine, targeting commercial aviation and advanced infrastructure applications.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareMobility & TransportationSpace TechCentennial, US

Blake Scholl(CEO)inJoshua Krall(Founder)inJoe Wilding(Founder)inJosh Krall(Founder)Slava Solonitsyn(Investor in Boom)in

Co-investorsAccess Ventures (New York)Activant CapitalAlpha FundsAltra VentureAngel Collective Opportunity FundBessemer Venture Partners+61 more

Bulldozairbulldozair.comin𝕏Jun 2016Acquired

Bulldozair develops digital tools and applications for the construction industry, helping construction firms digitalize their business processes.

Construction TechEnterprise SoftwarePropTechSaaSParis, FR

Ali El Hariri(CEO)inMaxence Lerigner(CTO)in

Co-investorsKima VenturesCAP HORN VCImpulse VC

Burrowburrow.comin𝕏Jun 2016Acquired

Burrow designs and sells modular furniture with an emphasis on quality, affordability, and fast delivery.

ConsumerE-commerceNew York City, US

Stephen Kuhl(CEO)inKabeer Chopra(Founder)inSteven Finnern(Executive Officer)Blair LateCameron Drake(Lead Engineer)Michelle Finneran(HR Manager)

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesAmity VenturesCorrelation VenturesFundersClubGaingelsMultiplier Capital+20 more

Bus.combus.comin𝕏Jan 2016Defunct

Bus.com provides charter and transit transportation services for enterprise and government organizations across North America.

Climate TechEnterprise SoftwareMarketplacesMobility & TransportationMontreal, CA

Kyle Boulay(CEO)inWolf Kohlberg(Founder)inSonnia Kuo

Co-investorsAutotech VenturesBMW i VenturesFJ LabsFounderFuelJackson Square VenturesMaple Leaf Angels+4 more

Capercaper.aiinJan 2016acquired by Instacart · Oct 2021 · $350M

Caper builds AI-powered smart shopping carts equipped with GPS and computer vision for grocery stores.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHardwareRetail Tech

Lindon Gao(CEO)inAhmed Beshry(Founder)inYilin Huang(Founder)inGriffin Kelly(Engineering)inIsabel Tsai(Chief of Staff)Erica Pena(HR Generalist)

Co-investorsCreative VenturesFundersClubHCVCLux CapitalSidekick PartnersANOBAKA+4 more

Carbiccarbic.comin𝕏Jan 2016

Carbic manufactures ultrasonic sensors that attach to pipes to measure fluid flow and detect anomalies in high-throughput systems; the company processes the sensor data using physics models and machine learning to help oil and gas operators, water utilities, and other industrial customers monitor operations, reduce spills, and prevent theft.

Advanced ManufacturingEnergySaaSSan Francisco, US

Jed Somers(CEO)inJeff Garoon(President of R\u0026D)inSteven Guichard(Lead Software Engineer)in

Co-investorsACE & CompanyBedrockPalm Drive Capital

CareRevcarerev.comin𝕏Jun 2016Acquired

CareRev operates a platform connecting healthcare facilities with nursing professionals to address medical staffing challenges.

B2B MarketplacesHealthtechHR TechMarketplacesRemote, US

William Patterson(CEO)inSofia Pessanha(COO)inStephen BunchSuzanne Griffin(Director of People Operations)inRobert Hemenway(Lead Technical Recruiter)Desiree Porter(Senior Technical Recruiter)

Co-investorsFundersClubGaingelsStonewater VenturesTRANSFORMATION CAPITALAvlok CapitalCrystal Towers Capital+7 more

Castleentercastle.comJan 2016Defunct

Reddy Book is an online sports betting and live gaming platform offering cricket, football, and casino games with real-time odds and account management tools.

GamingMarketplacesPropTechDetroit, US

Max Nussenbaum(CEO)inTim Dingman(COO)inScott Lowe(CTO)inTim Crowe(Director of Engineering)

Co-investorsBoost VCKhosla VenturesLiquid VenturesPJCSV AngelWinklevoss Capital

Chatfuelchatfuel.comin𝕏Jan 2016

Chatfuel provides AI agents that autonomously handle customer inquiries, booking management, advertising, and business strategy for small businesses and service-based companies.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareImpact & Social GoodMedia & EntertainmentSaaSSan Francisco, US

Dmitrii Dumik(CEO)inArtem Ptashnik(Founder)inArtem PtashnickDmitry DumikinAndrew Yaroshevsky(CPO \u0026 COO)Jacqueline Samira(Head of Growth (Consultant))in

Co-investors500 GlobalOK ComputerPre-Seed to SucceedYellow Rocks!AltaIR CapitalBrighteye Ventures+2 more

Chillabitchillabit.ioJan 2016Defunct

Chillabit is a social feed platform where students share thoughts, questions, and stories with their peers.

ConsumerSocialSan Francisco, US

Kyle Kaiser(CEO)inSabby Choudhary(CMO)inTamara Bain(CTO)inMark Galloway(Technical)inBenjamin Lavin(Founder)in

Co-investorsFundersClubMatrixSparkLabs Korea

Circacirca.coin𝕏Jun 2016

Circa provides software tools for event planners and managers to organize, coordinate, and execute events.

Enterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSBoston, US

Alex Patriquin(CEO)inDerek Dahmer(CTO (YC S16))

Co-investorsKickstartAdvancit CapitalTelegraph Hill Capital

Clip Healthcliphealth.cominJun 2016Defunct

Clip Health makes home diagnostic devices that use proprietary nanochemistry to test for infectious, metabolic, endocrine, and chronic diseases, paired with hardware and mobile apps that provide rapid results and clinical recommendations.

HardwareHealthtechSan Francisco, US

Bala Raja(CEO)inAndrew Paterson(CTO)inBrian Kauke(Software \u0026 Embedded Systems Engineer)Dan Phung(Head of Software \u0026 Embedded Systems)Jackie Harmon(Technical Recruiter)Rahil Jain(Product Manager)

Co-investorsAgrolimen VenturesAutomation VenturesHouston Health VenturesKhosla VenturesLynett Capital PartnersProsperity7 Ventures+1 more

CoinTentcointent.comJun 2016Defunct

CoinTent offers a micropayment system allowing readers to buy individual digital content from publishers while enabling those publishers to capture revenue from per-article purchases.

Enterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSan Francisco, US

Brad Ross(CEO)inBigi Lui(CTO)inKendra Gibbons(Director of Engineering)in

Co-investorsFoundryGCW CapitalQueensBridge Venture PartnersVenture Investment Associates

Compguncompgun.comJan 2016Defunct

Compgun provides software that tracks and manages sales commissions in real time, giving sales teams and managers visibility into payouts and performance metrics throughout the period.

Enterprise SoftwareHR TechSan Francisco, US

Jake Seip(CEO)inTim Sze(CTO)in

ConstructVRconstructvr.ioin𝕏Jan 2016Defunct

ConstructVR provides software for businesses to test, manage, and distribute VR and AR applications across multiple installations.

ConsumerSan Francisco, US

Jaime Bueza(CTO)inChris Tan(Founder)inSEO NAM(Founder)

Copiagocopia.comin𝕏Jan 2016

Copia is a surplus redistribution platform that connects food waste from businesses and organizations to people facing food insecurity.

Circular EconomyEnterprise SoftwareFoodTechImpact & Social GoodSaaSSan Francisco, US

Komal Ahmad(CEO)in

Co-investorsBranded Strategic HospitalityMoment Ventures, LlcSorenson Impact FoundationThird Nature8VCAlps Investing Holdings+10 more

Coubcoub.com𝕏Jun 2016Defunct

Coub is a video hosting and sharing platform where users create, upload, and discover short looping video clips organized by content categories and communities.

ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSocialMoscow, RU

Igor Gladkoborodov(Senior Software Engineer)inAnton Gladkoborodov(Founder)in

Co-investorsGVA CapitalFrialePhenomen VenturesZillionize

Covercover.com𝕏Jan 2016Defunct

The page is an informational article about the importance of regularly comparing insurance options rather than letting policies auto-renew.

FintechInsurTechSan Francisco, US

Karn Saroya(CEO)inAnand Dhillon(Founder)inNatalie Gray(Design)inAndy Wang(Director of Finance \u0026 Operations)inAnthony De Guzman(Head of Growth)in

Co-investorsATEL VenturesCota CapitalGaingelsGeneral Catalystgumi IncSand Hill Angels+27 more

CrowdAIcrowdai.comin𝕏Jun 2016Acquired

CrowdAI provides a no-code platform that enables organizations to build and deploy computer vision applications without requiring deep technical expertise.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US

Devaki Raj(CEO)inNic Borensztein(CTO)inPablo Garcia(Founder)inNicolas Borensztein(Founder)Cliff Massey(Business Development)Ashley Burrow(BizOps)

Co-investorsCompoundThreshold VenturesAME Cloud VenturesBoxGroupComcast VenturesLiquid Ventures+3 more

Curtsycurtsyapp.comin𝕏Jun 2016

Curtsy is a mobile marketplace where users buy and sell secondhand fashion items.

Circular EconomyConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesSan Francisco, US

David Oates(CEO)inEli Allen(Founder)inWilliam Ault(Founder)inEric Oldrin(Founder)Allison Wagner(Recruiter)Aida Moradi(Recruiter)

Co-investorsCanaan PartnersFJ LabsIndex Ventures1984 Ventures Management, LlcCRV (Charles River Ventures)Friale+4 more

Dailydaily.coin𝕏Jan 2016

Daily provides WebRTC-based infrastructure that enables developers to build voice, video, and real-time AI applications.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSan Francisco, US

Kwindla Hultman Kramer(Founder)inDoug BruntonRamya Venkateswaran(Head of Business Development)Nina KuruvillaMark Backman(Product)Marco SJ(Support)

Co-investorsCompoundFreestyle CapitalGround Up VenturesMoxxie VenturesRenegade PartnersRoot Ventures Manager, Llc+13 more

Deakodeako.comin𝕏Jan 2016

Deako manufactures smart home electrical switches and controls that enable wireless dimming, scheduling, and automation for residential applications.

ConsumerHardwareIoTSeattle, US

Derek Richardson(CEO)inAlexander Strunkin(CPO)Andrew MastGuru Iyer

BoardDoug Renert(Director)inBrian Weeks(Director)

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesGen CapitalLigo Partners LLCPartech VenturesTandem CapitalAgrolimen Ventures+9 more

DevColordevcolor.orgin𝕏Jan 2016

/dev/color is a career accelerator and community organization for Black software engineers, technologists, and executives.

Developer ToolsHR TechImpact & Social GoodSocialSan Francisco, US

Makinde Adeagbo(CEO)inAston Motes(Interim Executive Director)inRandy Brown(Engineer in Residence)Lisa Gelobter(Steering Committee)in

DoseDrdosedr.comJan 2016Defunct

A mobile app that enables diabetes patients to adjust insulin dosages with remote physician guidance, bypassing the need for scheduled appointments.

HealthtechWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US

John Sanders(CEO)inMarlon CastilloDustyn Williams

Co-investorsAnvil CapitalEmagen Entertainment GroupIT-Farm Corporation

Drivezydrivezy.com𝕏Jun 2016Defunct

Drivezy operates a vehicle-sharing platform in India that allows customers to rent cars and motorcycles from private owners.

ConsumerMarketplacesTravel & HospitalityBengaluru, IN

Abhishek Mahajan(Founder)inHemant Sah(Founder)inAshwarya Singh(Founder)invasant verma(Founder)inHemant Kumar Sah(Founder)inAmit Sahu(Founder)

Co-investorsZillionizeAxan InvestBain Capital VenturesDas & Co.Kima VenturesSusa Ventures+2 more

Elemeno Healthelemenohealth.comin𝕏Jun 2016

Elemeno Health operates a platform providing digital health solutions for nursing and patient care.

Digital HealthEdTechEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Arup Roy-Burman(CEO)inEd Nanale(CTO)Jessica Sandow(Marketing)Steve Mundro(Vice President of Engineering)Lisa Crounse(Vice President of Product)Scott Cohen(COO)

Co-investorsAlmond Tree CapitalBerkeley Angel NetworkFenway Summer VenturesSfventures Group LLCSJF VenturesSustainVC+8 more

Elucifygetelucify.comJan 2016Defunct

A technology services company that integrates computer software, hardware systems, and related equipment, serving enterprise clients including financial institutions and major corporations in China.

Cloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales TechSan Francisco, US

Gerald Fong(CEO)inMihir Deo(COO)inNaveen Krishnamurthi(CTO and Head of Product)inJesse Avshalomov(Advisor)in

Co-investorsHouse

Embark Truckembarktrucks.cominJan 2016

Embark develops software that enables trucks to operate autonomously on public roads, initially focusing on long-haul trucking applications.

Advanced ManufacturingMobility & TransportationSan Francisco, US

Alex Rodrigues(CEO)inBrandon Moak(CTO)inMichael Skupien(Mechanical and Embedded Systems Lead)inJean-Michael Diei(Perception Intern)in

Co-investorsAquiline Technology GrowthCapital B Private HoldingsMaven VenturesOMERS VenturesSoma CapitalTranspose Platform Management+14 more

Emburseemburse.comin𝕏Jan 2016Acquired

Emburse is a travel and expense management platform that helps organizations automate T&E processes, improve compliance, and gain spending visibility.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Peter Lai(CEO)inRoger Gu(Founder)inTed Power(CPO)inJoshua Halickman(Senior Vice President, Product Development)inOmar Qari(Head of Corporate Strategy \u0026 Business Development)in

Co-investors500 GlobalBain Capital VenturesNewionPear VCTeamworthy VenturesAgrolimen Ventures+4 more

Emoteemotenow.comJun 2016

Emote is an AI platform for schools that analyzes student emotional, social, and academic data to enable teachers, coaches, parents, and other stakeholders to identify and coordinate early interventions.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerEdTechMental HealthSan Francisco, US

Julian Golder(CEO)inLei Xu(Founder)in

Co-investorsImagine K12

Enfluxgetenflux.comJan 2016Defunct

Enflux produces motion capture clothing that tracks body movement, serving entertainment, fitness, and health applications through a platform with an open API.

HealthtechWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US

Doug Hoang(CEO)inElijah Schuldt(CTO)inMickey Ferri(Chief Growth Officer)

Co-investorsHarvard Business Angels of ChicagoCharge VCStreetEdge Capital

Envylenvyl.comJan 2016Defunct

Envyl operates a peer-to-peer delivery network that connects senders and receivers for international shipments at reduced cost and faster speed than traditional carriers.

ConsumerE-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainNew York City, US

Perry Ogwuche(CEO)Tochukwu Okoro(Founder)inKwadwo NyarkoinChisom Ebinama(Shypmate)

Expoexpo.devin𝕏Jun 2016

Expo is a platform that helps creators and enterprises build and publish applications.

Cloud ComputingCreator EconomyData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSTravel & HospitalitySan Francisco, US

Charlie Cheever(Founder)inJames Ide(Founder)inBrett Gough(Executive Officer, Director)inTracey Straub(Executive Officer, Director)inDouglas Moring(Executive Officer, Director)inStieg Larsson(Founder)

Co-investorsA.Capital VenturesAvenir Growth CapitalBrighter CapitalLeadout CapitalLightspeed India PartnersNueterra Capital+6 more

Fabricfabric.meJun 2016Acquired

Fabric is a mobile app that records and organizes a user's locations, activities, and social interactions into a personal log, allowing users to track where they've been and review associated photos and notes.

ConsumerSocialSan Francisco, US

Arun Vijayvergiya(CEO)inNikolay Valtchanov(Founder)in

Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersHouseLemonade CapitalSamsung VenturesScrum VenturesSlow Ventures+1 more

Farmsteadfarmsteadapp.comJun 2016 · $7.9MDefunct

Farmstead operates a grocery delivery service that uses AI to fulfill orders from customers' homes in under an hour.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerFoodTechSan Francisco, US

Kevin Li(Founder)inPradeep ElankumaraninMichael Groble(Head of Engineering)

Co-investorsGaingelsSprint VcSQN Venture Partners, LLCThink+ Ventures Management, Llc19Y VenturesAC Ventures (Arca Continental)+24 more

FightCampjoinfightcamp.com𝕏Jan 2016

FightCamp provides home boxing and martial arts training equipment and coaching, combining a hardware console with trackers and wraps alongside a structured digital training platform.

ConsumerGamingHardwareHealthtechWellness & FitnessLos Angeles, US

Khalil Zahar(CEO)inPatrick Chandler(CMO)inAlexandre Marcotte(CTO)inTommy Duquette(Founder)inAlexandre Lapointe(Co-founder, VP of Engineering)inJerome Rousseau(Co-founder, Chief Operating Officer)in

Co-investors500 GlobalAngels of ManyBCF VenturesFlucas VenturesIVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Left Lane Capital+18 more

flexEngageflexengage.comin𝕏Jan 2016Acquired

flexEngage provides retail software that personalizes post-purchase communications like receipts to drive repeat customer purchases.

Enterprise SoftwareOrlando, US

Tomas Diaz(CEO)inJay Patel(Founder)inJoey Flores(Vice President Of Business Development)inKiran Kshatriya(Vice President of Eng)Alexis Madsen(Recruiter)

Co-investorsBullpen CapitalFlorida FundersFlorida Technology Seed Capital FundPJCStruck CapitalAltaIR Capital+4 more

Flutterwaveflutterwave.comin𝕏Jun 2016

Flutterwave provides payment processing infrastructure and tools that enable businesses and financial institutions across Africa to send and receive payments securely and efficiently.

FintechLagos, NG

Adeleke Adekoya(Founder)inOlugbenga GB Agboola(Founder)inIyinoluwa Aboyeji(Managing Director)inOlugbenga Agboola(Founder)inWill Szczerbiak(Director)Joseph Saunders(Director)

Co-investors4DX VenturesAAF Management Ltd.Accelerate AfricaAurum Venture PartnersAvenir Growth CapitalB Capital Group+52 more

Focal Systemsfocal.systemsinJan 2016

Focal Systems develops AI-powered solutions for retail store operations, including shelf-monitoring cameras and an automated task management operating system that provides real-time visibility into product availability and inventory status.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareRetail TechSan Francisco, US

Michael Cantalino(COO)inAdriano Quiroga(CTO)Francois Chaubard(CEO)Michael John Cantalino(Founder)

Co-investorsPoint72 VenturesSeabed VCUncork CapitalCostanoa VenturesZetta Venture Partners

Function of Beautyfunctionofbeauty.comin𝕏Jan 2016

Function of Beauty creates customized haircare and beauty products tailored to individual customer specifications using proprietary algorithms and naturally-derived formulas.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceWellness & FitnessNew York City, US

Zahir Dossa(CEO)inHien Kaplan(Chief Scientist)inJoshua Maciejewski(COO)inHien Nguyen(Founder)Jolie Loeble(Chief People Officer)

Co-investorsATEL VenturesBullishEQUIAMNotable CapitalSoGal VenturesSQN Venture Partners, LLC+7 more

gartengarten.coin𝕏Jun 2016Acquired

Garten provides healthy food, meditation, mindfulness and community wellness services for workplace environments.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFoodTechFuture of WorkWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US

Michael Heinrich(CEO)inGaurav NisarAnnieDaniel Aguilar(Recruiter)Marti Pranger(Director of Talent)Beth-Anne Sama(Recruiter)

Co-investorsBackedBY Venture PartnersFifty YearsFundersClubMontage CapitalACE & Company+15 more

Georgette Packaginggeorgettepackaging.comin𝕏Jan 2016Defunct

Georgette Packaging provides sustainable, eco-friendly packaging solutions including boxes, bags, and cups for brands.

Circular EconomyClimate TechConsumerEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainKitchener, CA

Sarah Landstreet(CEO)inJennifer Appleby Vines(Chief Executive Officer)in

GetAcceptgetaccept.comin𝕏Jan 2016 · $20M

GetAccept builds an AI-powered digital sales room that automates deal management for B2B sales teams, generating meeting summaries, business cases, and buyer-ready content to accelerate sales cycles.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales TechSan Francisco, US

Samir Smajic(CEO)inCarl Carell(Founder)inMathias Thulin(Executive Partner)inJonas Blanck(Founder)in

BoardThomas Rubens(Director)in

Co-investorsAmino CapitalBessemer Venture PartnersDN CapitalBootstrapLabs

GitPrimegitprime.comin𝕏Jan 2016acquired by Pluralsight

Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSDurango, US

Travis Kimmel(CEO)inBen Thompson(Chief Customer Officer)inJohn Witchel(Director)inJulie West

Co-investorsDCVC (Data Collective)Jude GomilaCapitoria

GoGoGrandparentgogograndparent.comin𝕏Jun 2016

GoGoGrandparent connects seniors and people with disabilities to essential services including rides, groceries, meals, prescriptions, and home help through phone-based ordering, bypassing the need for smartphone apps.

ConsumerHealthtechMobility & TransportationSan Francisco, US

Justin Boogaard(Founder)inDavid Lung(Founder)inSydney Boyd(Director of Performance Marketing)Bala Raja(Study \u0026 Government Funding Director)Norma Bostarr(Healthcare)Audrey Friedman(Director of Operations)

GoLorrygolorry.cominJan 2016

A mobile platform connecting shippers with truck operators for inter-city freight transportation in India.

Enterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesHyderabad, IN

Sanjay Mandava(CEO)inZJ Lin(Founder)inJ Richards(Founder)in

Co-investorsSGH CapitalSoma CapitalDraper AssociatesFarros CapitalThreshold Ventures

Goodybaggoodybag.comJan 2016Acquired

Goodybag operates a marketplace connecting offices with restaurants for food delivery and catering services, allowing businesses to order meals for meetings and events while providing restaurants a platform to list their catering offerings.

Enterprise SoftwareSaaSAustin, US

Jay Panchal(CEO)inOm Panchal(Founder)inJag Santha(Founder)in

Co-investorsCentral Texas Angel NetworkAgrolimen VenturesFloodgateMicroVenturesMistletoePrimer Sazze Partners

GTRACK Technologiesgtracktechnologies.comJun 2016Defunct

GTRACK Technologies develops fluorescent nanoparticle tracers used to map subsurface fluid flow in geothermal and oil and gas reservoirs.

Advanced ManufacturingEnergySan Francisco, US

Teddy Guenin(CEO)inAshwin Amurthur(CTO)in

Co-investorsDorm Room

Haywheelhaywheel.cominJun 2016Defunct

A digital marketplace connecting restaurants and specialty food retailers with artisan food suppliers.

Enterprise SoftwareMarketplacesNew York City, US

Daniel Barabander((YC S16))inMykel Pereira(Founder)inOrr Bibring

Hellobillhellobill.ioinJun 2016Defunct

Hellobill is a desktop application that automatically retrieves and organizes PDF bills from online service providers and sorts them by month for accountants and finance managers at small businesses.

Enterprise SoftwareFintech

Michael Ohana(CEO)inAric Lasry(CTO)in

Co-investorsClearance Venture Partners

Hingetohingeto.cominJan 2016Acquired

Hingeto operates a marketplace that lets fashion brands and influencers sell inventory—both existing stock and upcoming items—without holding physical products themselves.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesSan Francisco, US

Leandrew Robinson(CEO)inAkintunde Ismail Maiyegun(CTO)inYaw Owusu-Barimah(Founder)in

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesKapor CapitalStartXStrawberry Creek VenturesBase Venture Management, Inc.Comcast Ventures+2 more

HiOperatorhioperator.comin𝕏Jun 2016

HiOperator provides customer service outsourcing powered by human agents and AI technology.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSDallas, US

Liz Tsai(CEO)inElizabeth Tsai(Founder)Phil Salesses(CTO)Karen Fernandez(Vice President of People)Alex Kogan(CTO)Ramsey Al-Ramahi(Vice President Sales)

Co-investorsHearstLabBragiel BrothersCelesta CapitalFOVC

HistoWizhistowiz.comin𝕏Jan 2016

HistoWiz provides digital pathology services including precision histology, immunostaining, slide archiving, and AI-powered image analysis for research and clinical laboratories.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesNew York City, US

Ke Cheng(CEO)inLinh Hoang(Chief Executive Officer)inJerry Kuang(Chief Operations Officer)Julie Feldstein(Chief Pathologist)in

Co-investorsAsahi Kasei Corporate Venture CapitalvenBio PartnersVivo CapitalAvlok CapitalK5 VenturesMicroVentures

Hushshophush.comJun 2016Defunct

Hush operates a mobile makeup retail platform for consumers in the United States.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerLos Angeles, US

Alex Lin(CEO)inWilliam King(CTO)inCooper Mor(Founder)inAshutosh Dabral(Founder)Umesh Joshi(Founder)Rangel Spasov

Co-investorsYL Ventures500 GlobalAccelBattery VenturesBuckley Ventures Management Company LlcCollab Capital+10 more

Indexindex.ioJan 2016Defunct

Index provides data quality and management infrastructure for law firms, ensuring contact, company, and matter data remains accurate and enriched continuously through automated monitoring and verification integrated with existing systems.

Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareLegalTechSales TechSan Francisco, US

Denis Anscomb(CEO)inCezar Grigore(Founder)inT.J. Duane(Founder)Andreas Zoellner(Founder)Christian Iacullo(Founder)inEduardo Portet(Founder)in

Co-investors2.12 AngelsWhoa I Lp, By: Whoa Ventures10x FoundersAbstract VenturesBlackbird VenturesBlue Moon+2 more

Inevitable Techinevitabletech.comin𝕏Jan 2016Defunct

Inevitable Tech builds a fully automated, plug-and-play plant propagation system that gives growers precise control over climate, lighting, and nutrients, using a closed-loop design with built-in perception to detect pests and disease early.

Advanced ManufacturingAgTechClimate TechHardwareRoboticsSan Francisco, US

Brandon Alexander(CEO)inJonathan Binney(Robot Software Architect)inJamie Young(Senior Product Manager)Sarah Osentoski(Senior Vice President of Engineering)Will Sun(Senior Recruiter)

Co-investorsAmplify PartnersAt One VenturesATEL VenturesBreakthrough Energy VenturesEniac VenturesInnovating Capital+11 more

Innov8innov8.workin𝕏Jun 2016Acquired

Innov8 provides shared office spaces and collaborative working environments for entrepreneurs and companies, with additional support services including financial, legal, and lifestyle offerings.

Future of WorkPropTechNew Delhi, IN

Shailesh Gupta(COO)inRitesh Malik(Founder)inSumit Ranka(Founder)in

Co-investorsJetty VenturesUtsav SomaniZillionizeFrialeMankind Pharma

InnoVeininnoveinmedical.com𝕏Jan 2016Defunct

Online138 is an Indonesian platform offering World Cup-themed gaming experiences and a skills marketplace (SkillConnect) connecting users with local tutors, designers, tradespeople, and service providers.

GamingHealthtechMarketplacesMedical DevicesSan Francisco, US

Austin Walker(CEO)inAl Chin(Founder)inTom Kramer(Founder)inThomas Harold Pierce(Executive Officer, Promoter)

Co-investorsHemisphere Ventures LLCPallasite VenturesStartXAgrolimen VenturesAmzak HealthAvlok Capital+10 more

Instrumentlinstrumentl.comin𝕏Jun 2016

Instrumentl is a platform that helps nonprofits and foundations discover and manage grant opportunities.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Gauri Manglik(CEO)inAngela Braren(Growth)inKatharine Corriveau(Founder)inAnnamaria Fauszt(Talent Partner)Hope Armstrong(Product Design Lead)Sam Eaton(Recruiter)

Co-investors500 GlobalFarvatn VentureK5 VenturesPlanet 9 CapitalRanch VenturesSummit Partners+2 more

Interstate Analyticsinterstateanalytics.cominJan 2016Defunct

Interstate Analytics provides a dashboard that aggregates visit, conversion, and spending data across marketing channels for e-commerce brands, applying attribution models to help marketers optimize budget allocation across touchpoints.

Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US

Amir Ghazvinian(CTO)inJamie Quint(Founder)in

Iris Automationirisonboard.comin𝕏Jun 2016Acquired

Iris Automation develops artificial intelligence software that enables industrial drones to operate autonomously, with a focus on collision avoidance capabilities for safer operations.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningRoboticsSan Francisco, US

Alexander Harmsen(CEO)inJames Howard(CTO)inAaron BaileyCedric LamyAnita Sham(Talent Acquisition Lead)

Co-investorsARC Angel FundBessemer Venture PartnersFlucas VenturesGaingelsLigo Partners LLCSony Ventures Corporation+14 more

iSono Healthisonohealth.comin𝕏Jan 2016

iSono Health develops an automated ultrasound system combined with artificial intelligence for breast imaging at the point of care, enabling standardized and accessible imaging across different healthcare settings.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthFemTechHealthtechMedical DevicesSan Francisco, US

Shadi Saberi(CTO)inNeda Razavi(CEO)inMaryam Ziaei(CEO)Babak Hamadani(SW lead)Mohammad Ali Ghaderi(Senior SW Architect)Ray Hu(Director of SW)

Co-investorsDraper AssociatesFoothill VenturesGaingelsJosephine CollectivePlexo CapitalTransform Capital Management

Joywithjoy.comin𝕏Jun 2016

Joy provides customizable wedding websites and planning tools for couples organizing their weddings.

B2B MarketplacesConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesSaaSSan Francisco, US

Vishal Joshi(CEO)inDorian Bach(Founder)inKaiwalya Kher(CTO)inDorian B(Founder)Michael Bach(Founder)Alyssa Alvarez(Director of Talent)

Co-investorsFernbrook Capital ManagementForerunner VenturesGaingelsGeneral CatalystHelium-3 VenturesKube VC+32 more

Jumpcutjumpcut.comJun 2016

Jumpcut provides tools and services to help content creators achieve viral growth and establish revenue streams from their work.

EdTechLos Angeles, US

Kong Pham(CEO)inJesse Jhaj(Chief Content Officer)inPeter Lu(COO)inBee(Recruiting Manager)Laney Chiu(Sourcer)

Co-investors500 GlobalAtomicBase Venture Management, Inc.Imagine K12Outbound VenturesSoma Capital+8 more

Kenota (formerly ExVivo Labs)kenota.comin𝕏Jun 2016Defunct

The site is a Vietnamese-language affiliate/review portal that ranks and rates online lottery ("lô đề") betting operators, offering comparisons of payout ratios, licensing, payment methods, and security.

ConsumerHealthtechMedia & EntertainmentMedical DevicesKitchener, CA

Moufeed Kaddoura(CEO)inEric Blondeel(CTO)inPeter Đặng(Founder)Sandra Jim(Culture and People)

Co-investorsBeaconsfield CapitalFifty YearsJude GomilaMetaplanetNorthtech Capital InvestorsUpslope Ventures+10 more

Kip Healthhellokip.com𝕏Jan 2016Acquired

Kip Health operates a therapy service that pairs in-person therapist sessions with a private mobile app for asynchronous communication between visits, using measurement-based clinical protocols.

HealthtechSan Francisco, US

Ti Zhao(Founder)inErin Frey(CEO)

Co-investorsGreat Oaks Venture CapitalRefactor CapitalSlow Ventures

Kisan Networkkisannetwork.comin𝕏Jan 2016 · $3MDefunct

A digital supply chain platform that connects smallholder farmers with buyers across India, using automated quality assessment and transaction tracking to bypass traditional intermediaries and increase farmer revenue.

Advanced ManufacturingAgTechGurugram, IN

Aditya Agarwalla(CEO)inSanjay Kumar Agarwalla(Founder)inKisan Network HR(HR \u0026 Recruiting)

Co-investorsAgrolimen VenturesBEENEXTBreakout VenturesFundersClubLynett Capital PartnersMistletoe+2 more

Landedlanded.comin𝕏Jan 2016Acquired

Landed provides housing loan program administration and management for hospitals and colleges, enabling employers to co-invest with employees for down payment assistance while managing compliance and program operations.

FintechHR TechPropTechSan Francisco, US

Jonathan Asmis(Founder)inAlex Lofton(Founder)inJesse Vaughan(Cofounder)inVivian Wang(Founder)in

Co-investorsAAF Management Ltd.MassMutual VenturesMission and MarketUlu VenturesWestern Technology InvestmentBlockchain Capital+15 more

Latticelattice.comin𝕏Jan 2016

Lattice is a people management platform that helps HR leaders and organizations align goals, improve performance, and engage teams through features like 1:1s and performance tracking.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Jack Altman(CEO)inEric Koslow(CTO)inJoe Noto(Executive Officer)Paul Burgess(Executive Officer, Director)inSivamani Varun(Director of Engineering)inShane Dosch(Staff Software Engineer)in

Co-investors137 VenturesBetter Tomorrow VenturesConnetic VenturesCoughdrop CapitalFrontline VenturesGV (Google Ventures)+24 more

Legalistlegalist.comin𝕏Jun 2016

Legalist is an institutional alternative asset management firm that invests in legal assets, including litigation finance, government receivables, and distressed debt instruments, combining proprietary technology with legal underwriting to generate risk-adjusted returns for institutional clients.

AI & Machine LearningFintechSan Francisco, US

Christian Haigh(CIO)inEva Shang(Founder)inHunter Morales(Chief of Staff)Team Legalist(HR assistant)Parth Bhatia(Operations Lead)Murray Love(Director of Product)

Co-investorsAgrolimen VenturesFriedgan, Mark | Hubrix VenturesRefactor CapitalRough Draft VenturesVy Capital

LendEDUlendedu.comin𝕏Jan 2016Acquired

LendEDU publishes educational resources and comparative reviews to help consumers make informed financial decisions about loans, mortgages, and other financial products.

EdTechFintechMarketing TechMarketplacesNew York City, US

Matthew Lenhard(CTO)inDanny Dover(Chief Operating Officer)inEllen Stevens(President)inNate Matherson(CEO)in

Co-investorsAxan InvestMicroVentures

Lendsnapopenfpga.aiJun 2016Defunct

Lendsnap provides software that automates document and data collection for mortgage lenders by connecting directly to borrowers' financial accounts, reducing the time loan officers spend requesting paperwork and enabling faster loan origination across agency and non-agency loan types.

FintechSan Francisco, US

Orion Parrott(Founding CEO)inMike Romano(| Vice President of Business Development)in

Co-investorsAlchemist Accelerator

Livementboletomovil.com𝕏Jun 2016

Livement provides event ticketing software that integrates primary and secondary market control to prevent fraud and unauthorized reselling, allowing organizers to manage ticket resales directly.

Enterprise SoftwareGuadalajara, MX

Walter Gonzalez(CEO)inRoberto Rey(Founder)inRoberto Novelo

Co-investorsAgrolimen VenturesComcast VenturesInvesto CapitalVenture Investment Associates

Looklivelooklive.comJun 2016Defunct

Looklive operates a marketplace where users can view and purchase clothing and accessories worn by celebrities and social media personalities.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerMarketplacesAtlanta, US

Paul Judge(Founder)inCedric Rogers(Founder)inGreg Selkoe(Founder)in

Co-investorsComcast Ventures

Loop Genomicsloopgenomics.comin𝕏Jan 2016acquired by Element Biosciences

Loop Genomics developed long-read sequencing technology that used synthetic long reads to enable full-length sequencing of DNA and RNA molecules on standard short-read sequencers.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesSan Francisco, US

Tuval Ben-Yehezkel(CEO)in

Co-investors11.2 CapitalFusionRising TideDN CapitalKhosla VenturesTSVC+1 more

Luciq (formerly Instabug)luciq.aiin𝕏Jan 2016

Luciq provides agentic AI-powered observability for mobile applications, automatically detecting, diagnosing, and resolving issues before users are impacted.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US

Moataz Soliman(CEO)inOmar Gabr(President)in

Co-investorsAccelFelicis VenturesAgrolimen VenturesEndeavor CatalystEnterprise FundForgePoint Capital+4 more

Luminist Labsluministlabs.comJan 2016acquired by DiscernDx

Luminist Labs provided a non-invasive test to identify and assess the progression of liver fibrosis and NASH in patients.

HealthtechMedical DevicesNew York City, US

Storm Stillman(CEO)inAlex Levy(Advisor)inWill Olsen(COO)inSamantha Friedman(Chief Scientific Officer)

Co-investorsAME Cloud VenturesKhosla VenturesLemonade CapitalMorado Ventures

Lygoslygos.comin𝕏Jan 2016

Lygos uses genetically engineered microorganisms to produce industrial chemicals from sugar feedstocks, focusing on compounds where fermentation offers cost advantages compared to fossil fuel-based manufacturing.

Climate TechHealthtechSan Francisco, US

Eric Steen(CEO)inJeffrey A. Dietrich(Executive Officer, Director)inJay D. Keasling(Director)Jeffrey Dietrich(CTO)in

BoardLeonard Katz(Director)

Co-investorsFifty YearsFundersClubJude GomilaLG Technology Ventures10x Founders10x Group+10 more

Lynkslynks.comJan 2016

Lynks operates an e-commerce platform that brings popular consumer products to customers in developing economies.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceAlexandria Governorate, EG

Mostafa ElBatsh(CEO)Moustafa Eid(CTO)Mohamed Ezzat(COO)

Co-investorsPlug and Play VenturesS2 CapitalWefunder

MagicBusmagicbus.ioin𝕏Jan 2016

MagicBus offers a vanpooling app that matches riders, drivers, and vans to build and manage commuter pools with on-demand dynamic scheduling.

ConsumerLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSaaSLos Angeles, US

Ray Wu(Founder)inJason Kraft(CTO)inChris Upjohn(Founder)in

Co-investorsVersion One Ventures500 GlobalAvlok CapitalDetroit Venture PartnersFloodgateLudlow Ventures+1 more

MailTimemailtime.com𝕏Jan 2016

MailTime reformats email threads into chat-style conversations and separates personal communications from marketing messages and newsletters.

Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSHong Kong, HK

Heatherm Huang(CEO)inGary Lau(CTO)in

Co-investorsPegasus Tech Ventures

Masonbymason.comin𝕏Jan 2016

Mason manufactures purpose-built IoT devices and provides a device management console for enterprise fleets across healthcare, logistics, and retail.

Enterprise SoftwareHardwareIoTLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSSeattle, US

Jim Xiao(President)inBarada Sahu(Founder)Kausambi Manjit(Founder)Dylan SwartzRavi SubramanianChris Sawyer(Ops Lead)

Co-investors11.2 CapitalCoatue ManagementNotable CapitalSoma CapitalZero IndexAccel+10 more

Metapacketmetapacket.cominJun 2016Defunct

Metapacket provides proxy software that intercepts and blocks malware from stealing data, making infected systems safer by preventing data loss.

CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US

Nir Krakowski(CEO)inItamar Gilad(CTO)in

Co-investorsAgrolimen VenturesMicroVenturesZillionize

Meter Feedermeterfeeder.comin𝕏Jan 2016

Meter Feeder enables autonomous vehicles to conduct machine-to-machine transactions with municipal parking systems for meter payments, eliminating the need for human intervention or illegal parking.

FintechIoTMobility & TransportationPittsburgh, US

Jim Gibbs(CEO)inDaniel Lopretto(CTO)inWarner Macklin(Director)

Co-investorsAutomotive Ventures MobilityMountain State CapitalOssian CapitalTrucks VCACVC PartnersComcast Ventures+5 more

Mindorimindori.comJun 2016Defunct

Mindori provides white-label voice search technology for e-commerce applications, enabling customers to find products through conversational queries and context-aware results.

E-commerceEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US

Chris Lengerich(CEO)in

Co-investorsPear VCZhenFund

MineralSoftmineralsoft.com𝕏Jan 2016 · $4MAcquired

Mineralsoft provides AI-powered software and analytics for mineral and oil & gas investors to analyze financial performance, track assets, manage mineral interests, and evaluate investments in wells and properties across North America.

Advanced ManufacturingData & InfrastructureEnergyFintechSaaSAustin, US

Jon Parker(CTO)inGabe Wilcox(Founder)inJeremy Arendt(Director)inAshlee McGuireMax Morlocke(Head of Engineering)

Co-investorsBlue Bear Capital PartnersFundersClubCottonwood Venture PartnersVenture Investment Associates

Miom.ioin𝕏Jan 2016 · $8.7M

Mio provides interoperability across collaboration platforms, enabling users to send messages, manage identities, share files, and initiate meetings across different systems.

Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSAustin, US

Tom Hadfield(CEO)inJames Cundle(CTO)in

Co-investorsCisco InvestmentsEniac VenturesNewtown PartnersCapital FactoryFour CitiesGoldcrest Capital+10 more

Modalmodalup.comJan 2016Defunct

The site is an affiliate review guide ranking offshore sports betting sites available to players in Singapore, covering bonuses, odds, markets, and payment methods.

ConsumerCrypto & Web3Enterprise SoftwareMedia & EntertainmentSan Francisco, US

Aaron Krane(CEO)inRune Hauge(Head of Growth)in

Co-investorsAmplify PartnersBullpen CapitalLux CapitalAccelAlly VenturesArray Ventures Management Llc+8 more

Monthlimonthli.cominJan 2016Defunct

Monthli is a software platform that helps homeowner associations manage their administrative and operational tasks.

MarketplacesPropTechSan Francisco, US

Darrick Brown(CEO)inAlex Burton(Founder)inShane Dosch(Founder)inStephen Miller(CPO + CMO)

Mosaix.aimosaix.aiJun 2016Defunct

Mosaix develops a voice AI platform for enterprises that handle languages spoken in emerging markets where such technology has limited availability.

ConsumerMobility & TransportationSan Francisco, US

Satori He(Founder)inSam Liu(CEO)Ni LaoEsther Lee(Head of HR)Roger Luo(CPO)

Co-investorsGMO VenturePartnersOriza HoldingsSparkland CapitalSpring CapitalZhenFund

mReliefmrelief.cominJan 2016

A nonprofit that operates a web and text messaging service allowing Americans to determine their potential eligibility for SNAP benefits across all states and Washington D.C., using data on federal benefit programs and COVID-19 waivers.

Chicago, US

Rose Afriyie(Founder)inGenevieve Nielsen(CTO)in

Multiply Labsmultiplylabs.comin𝕏Jun 2016

Multiply Labs builds robotic systems that automate biologics manufacturing for pharmaceutical companies.

Advanced ManufacturingBiotechDeep TechRoboticsSan Francisco, US

Fred Parietti(CEO)inAlice Melocchi(CSO)inNaveen Jain(Investor)inJoe Wilson(COO)Tiffany Kuo(Head of Marketing and Operations)Zack Bright(Lead Robotics Engineer)

Co-investorsFifty YearsGarage CapitalJude GomilaLingottoP101 VenturesStrange Ventures+16 more

Muxmux.comin𝕏Jan 2016

Mux provides video infrastructure and API services for developers building video applications.

Cloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareMedia & EntertainmentSan Francisco, US

Jon Dahl(CEO)inAdam Brown(Founder)inSteve Heffernan(Head of Product)inMatthew McClure(Founder)inMatt McClure(Founder)Alison Lloyd

Co-investorsAccelAdvancit CapitalAndreessen HorowitzAurum Venture PartnersCervinCoatue Management+19 more

NeoWizeneowize.cominJun 2016acquired by Il Makiage

NeoWize develops a machine learning approach that synthesizes additional training data through neural networks and adaptive inputs to improve prediction accuracy on small datasets.

AI & Machine LearningE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareTel Aviv-Yafo, IL

Omer Nevo(CEO)inYoav Cafri(CMO)inRonen Ness(CTO)in

NetBeeznetbeez.netin𝕏Jan 2016

NetBeez provides digital experience monitoring and real-time network performance visibility for IT teams, enabling them to troubleshoot ISP outages, SaaS issues, and Wi-Fi problems across remote work environments and cloud applications.

Cloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSPittsburgh, US

Stefano Gridelli(CEO)inPanickos Neophytou(CTO)inPanos Vouzis(Founder)inPanayiotis Neophytou(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)

Co-investorsPartech VenturesAgrolimen VenturesCarnegie Mellon UniversityInnovation Works

Netominetomi.comin𝕏Jan 2016

Netomi is a customer experience platform powered by AI that enables enterprises to interact with customers across multiple channels with intelligence and consistency.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Puneet Mehta(CEO)inNicholas Bruno(Senior Recruiter)Anant Verma(Head of Enginering)Michael Kahn(Vice President Sales)Can Ozdoruk(Vice President Marketing)Shilpi Sardana(Head of People Ops (India Labs))

Co-investorsAdvancit CapitalBare VenturesBowery CapitalBoxGroupHaymaker VenturesUpslope Ventures+14 more

New Incentivesnewincentives.orgin𝕏Jun 2016

New Incentives provides conditional cash transfers to caregivers in Nigeria to incentivize childhood vaccination and other health behaviors.

HealthtechImpact & Social GoodSan Francisco, US

Svetha Janumpalli(CEO)inPrat Agarwal(COO)inPatrick Stadler(CSO)in

Novanova.aiJan 2016Acquired

Nova provides sales pipeline management software that uses AI to recommend prioritized actions for sellers and tracks customer flow and revenue across the sales organization.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSales TechSan Francisco, US

Will Dinkel(Founder)inBryan Pirtle(Founder)in

Co-investorsAccelChemistryConviction

Nova Creditnovacredit.comin𝕏Jun 2016

Nova Credit aggregates global credit bureau data, bank transaction data, and payroll information to help lenders assess borrowers and provide fairer access to credit for underserved populations including international newcomers, gig workers, and others traditionally excluded from the financial system.

Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechNew York City, US

Misha Esipov(Board Member; Co-Founder and CEO)inLoek Janssen(Advisor at large)inNicky Goulimis(Founder)Catherine Jue(Implementation R\u0026D)inAnnie Shin(Engineering Manager)Michael Vobejda(Software Engineering Intern)

Co-investorsGeneral CatalystKleiner PerkinsA-Rod CorpAvid VenturesBallistic VenturesBetter Tomorrow Ventures+26 more

NuCypher (aka Threshold Network)threshold.networkin𝕏Jun 2016Defunct

Threshold Network is a decentralized protocol that enables Bitcoin to be used across multiple blockchain networks and financial markets through its tBTC token, facilitating lending, staking, trading, and yield-generation activities.

Crypto & Web3Enterprise SoftwareFintechAustin, US

MacLane Wilkison(CEO)inMichael Egorov(CTO)John Pacific(Engineer)Ravital Solomon(Cryptographer)Arjun Hassard(Product Lead)

Co-investorsCathay CapitalCollab+CurrencyCompoundDigital Finance GroupFusionReciprocal Ventures+21 more

NURXnurx.comin𝕏Jan 2016 · $60MAcquired

Nurx provides accessible and affordable medications and tests through a digital health platform designed for everyone.

Digital HealthDirect to ConsumerFemTechHealthtechWellness & FitnessNew York City, US

Edvard Engesaeth(Founder)inVarsha RaoinHans Gangeskar(CEO)Emily Le(Recruiting Coordinator)Lindsey Spice(Talent Acquisition Operations Manager)Tommy Koo(Product Designer)

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesComcast VenturesDreamers VCFifty YearsForeground CapitalGarage Capital+16 more

OMG Digitalomgdigitalinc.comJun 2016 · $1.1M

An educational resource platform that teaches users how to craft effective prompts for AI image generation tools like Midjourney, DALL·E, and Stable Diffusion.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerCreator EconomyEdTechMedia & EntertainmentAccra, GH

Jesse Ahin(Founder)

Co-investorsComcast VenturesFrialeKima VenturesMacro VenturesRhenium VenturesSoma Capital+1 more

OneChronosonechronos.comin𝕏Jun 2016

OneChronos develops execution platforms for electronic trading using machine learning and mechanism design, serving institutional investors and traders.

AI & Machine LearningFintechMarketplacesNew York City, US

Stephen Johnson(Founder)inKelly Littlepage(Founder)inRichard Suth(Co-founder)inIris McAtee(Head of Engineering)Sonny Song(Founding Software Engineer)Blaise Sheppard(The Fin in Fintech)

Co-investorsAmino CapitalBoxGroupDCVC (Data Collective)Newbury VenturesPage One VenturesRising Tide+3 more

Open Motorsopenmotors.coin𝕏Jan 2016Defunct

Open Motors builds an EV platform along with charging and battery-swap solutions to help entrepreneurs and fleet operators develop electric vehicles.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechEnergyMobility & TransportationSan Francisco, US

Tin Hang Liu(CEO)inYuki Liu(International Business)in

Opentronsopentrons.comin𝕏Jan 2016

Opentrons develops laboratory robots that automate scientific research tasks for scientists and research institutions.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechHardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesRoboticsNew York City, US

Nicholas Wagner(Founder)inWill Canine(CPO)inChiu Chau(Founder)inLeslie Mitchell(Director)inJames Atwood(Executive Officer, Director)inJonathan Brennan-Badalin

Co-investorsKhosla VenturesLerer HippeauEQUIAMFifty YearsFuture VenturesJacket River Capital Partners+14 more

Opsolutelyopsolutely.comJun 2016Acquired

Opsolutely provides automated deployment tools that help engineering teams release software more safely and efficiently, with a focus on making the process accessible to all team members.

Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US

Kate Heddleston(CEO)Rachel Myers(Founder)in

Co-investorsGraph VenturesPrecursor Ventures

Outschooloutschool.comin𝕏Jan 2016 · $45M

Outschool operates a marketplace for live online classes taught by independent instructors to children ages 3–18, covering both core subjects and interest-based topics.

EdTechMarketplacesSan Francisco, US

Nicholas Grandy(Founder)Amir Nathoo(Founder)inMikhail Seregine(Founder)inNick Grandy(Founder)Brandon Arbini(Senior Software Engineer)inLeslie Wilson(Internal Operations)

Co-investorsBond Capital ManagementCoatue ManagementCollaborative FundDraft Ventures LlcFundersClubLightspeed Venture Partners+9 more

Patchwork Securitypatchworksecurity.comJan 2016Defunct

Patchwork Security provides automated security patch notifications and deployment for servers, targeting teams who need to manage system updates across infrastructure.

CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US

Shamiq Islam(Founder)inDavid Chan

Pathmindpathmind.comin𝕏Jan 2016Defunct

Pathmind applies deep reinforcement learning to industrial simulations and digital twins, helping engineers optimize operations and supply chains with performance gains, and then implements these optimized policies in live systems.

Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US

Chris Nicholson(CEO)inAdam Gibson(Board Director)

Co-investorsHemi Ventures, LlcAgrolimen VenturesBuckley Ventures Management Company LlcExponent CapitalFundersClubGMO VenturePartners+16 more

PatientBankpatientbank.usinJun 2016Defunct

PatientBank provides a platform for patients to collect and distribute their medical records from multiple healthcare providers in one place.

HealthtechNew York City, US

Feridun Mert Celebi(CTO)inPaul Fletcher-Hill(CEO)Graham Kaemmer(Engineer)Kevin Grassi(Chief Medical Officer)Eric Yu(Software Engineer)in

Co-investorsDCVC (Data Collective)Four CitiesGeneral CatalystKhosla VenturesS28 CapitalSV Angel

Pavepaveai.comJan 2016

Pave AI provides automated marketing analytics for enterprises, SMBs, e-commerce businesses, and agencies to identify effective marketing strategies and optimize spending.

AdTechData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechToronto, CA

JP Patel(Founder)inEric Ho

Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersFoundersXIndex Ventures

Paystackpaystack.comin𝕏Jan 2016 · $8MAcquired

Paystack provides payment processing services that allow businesses in Africa to accept credit card, debit card, bank transfer, and mobile money transactions through their websites and applications.

FintechLagos, NG

Shola Akinlade(CEO)inEzra Olubi(CTO)inOlusola Akinlade(Executive Officer, Director)Achille AROUKO(Team Lead)inAbdulhamid Hassan(Product Manager)inEmmanuel Quartey(Head, Growth)

Co-investorsBlue Haven InitiativeIngressive CapitalVentures PlatformBEENEXTBlue Rinc CapitalComcast Ventures+6 more

People.aipeople.aiin𝕏Jun 2016 · $60M

People.ai builds AI-powered insights for revenue teams to analyze deal pipelines and provide actionable answers about sales performance based on a company's own deal history.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales TechSan Francisco, US

Oleg Rogynskyy(CEO)inJason Ambrose(Founder)Kevin YangAndrey AkselrodNicki LopesZac Whitlow(Senior Technical Recruiter)

Co-investorsAkkadian VenturesAVentures CapitalBallistic VenturesDniproFrontline VenturesGaingels+27 more

Perlaraperlara.com𝕏Jan 2016

Perlara is a biopharmaceutical company that develops treatments for ultra-rare genetic diseases using yeast-based disease modeling and drug repurposing strategies.

BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesSan Francisco, US

Ethan Perlstein(CEO)in

BoardMatthew Wilsey(Director)Linda Avey(Director)

Co-investorsAgrolimen VenturesHaystackHomebrewLemonade CapitalMicroVenturesNovartis Institute for Biomedical Research+2 more

Petcubepetcube.comin𝕏Jan 2016 · $10M

Petcube makes internet-connected pet devices, starting with pet cameras, and operates a platform for curated pet products that use data analytics to provide insights into pet health and behavior.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerHardwareIoTSan Francisco, US

Yaroslav Azhnyuk(CEO)inAndriy Klen(Chief Design Officer)inAlex (Sasha) Neskin(CTO)inAlex Neskin(Founder)inAlexander Neskin(Founder)Andrey Klen(Founder)

Co-investors408 VenturesAVentures CapitalCabra VCDigital Future Investments LtdICU VenturesSOSV+6 more

PhysioHealthphysioh.comJan 2016Defunct

PhysioHealth provides a health and wellness management system for corporations that incentivizes employee health behaviors while aiming to reduce organizational healthcare expenses.

HealthtechInsurTechSan Francisco, US

Melike Abacioglu Gunes(Founder)inFirdevs Abacioglu(Founder)in

Platoplatohq.comin𝕏Jan 2016Acquired

Plato was a community platform for engineering leaders and mentors, providing mentorship programs, leadership conferences, and networking events.

Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSSan Francisco, US

Quang Hoang(CEO)inJean-Baptiste Coger(CPO)inWilliam Pollet(CTO)Russell Smith(Mentor)inJuan Vasquez(Mentor for Engineering Leaders)in🌍 Staszek Kolarzowski(Plato mentor - Engineering Leadership)

Co-investors2.12 AngelsBeaconsfield CapitalFundersClubGaingelsMerus CapitalPartech Ventures+16 more

PocketSuitepocketsuite.ioin𝕏Jan 2016

PocketSuite is a mobile business management app for self-employed professionals and solopreneurs to manage clients, scheduling, and payments.

ConsumerEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Yang Forjindam(Founder)inEvan Goldberg in(Founder)Sam Madden(Advisor)inChinwe Onyeagoro(CEO)Kimberley Wong(Customer Success Director)Ike Nzotta(Payment Operations Lead)

Co-investorsDefy PartnersFundersClubIT-Farm CorporationFCVCForum Ventures

Podiumpodium.comin𝕏Jan 2016

Podium provides an AI-powered customer engagement platform that automates appointment booking and lead conversion for local businesses across multiple industries, enabling 24/7 customer response and higher conversion rates.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSLehi, US

Eric Rea(CEO)inDennis Steele(Founder)inDallin Palmer(Director of Sales)Kaumana Rindlisbacher(Account Development Manager)Kelsey Jensen(Recruiter)Moe Tompkins(Technical Recruiter)

Co-investorsAccelAlkeon InnovationGV (Google Ventures)IVP (Institutional Venture Partners)KickstartSapphire Ventures+9 more

Poppymeetpoppy.com𝕏Jan 2016Defunct

Meet Poppy was a marketplace that connected families with vetted caregivers for childcare services including babysitting, date nights, and backup care.

ConsumerMarketplacesSeattle, US

Richerd Chan(CTO)inAvni Patel Thompson(CEO)Nik Swain(Full Stack Engineer)Rebecca Drejet

Co-investorsAnthemis VentureExponent Capitalf7 VenturesFounders FundIDEA Fund PartnersKindred Ventures+3 more

Prime Lightworksprimelightworks.comJun 2016

Prime Lightworks produces electric propulsion systems for satellites in orbit.

Advanced ManufacturingClimate TechSpace TechCulver City, US

Kyle Flanagan(CEO \u0026 President)inBill Elkman(Vice President Engineering)

Co-investorsLynett Capital PartnersZillionize

Protonetprotonet.infoin𝕏Jan 2016

Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareHardwareSan Ramon, US

Christopher Blum(Founder)inAli Jelveh(Chief Revolutionary Officer)in

Co-investorsAndreas Bremke GmbHCRCM VenturesDraper AssociatesLynett Capital PartnersSv Tech Ventures, Inc.Zillionize

Proxyproxy.comin𝕏Jun 2016 · $13.6Macquired by Oura

Proxy develops a digital wallet application for mobile devices and wearable rings that handles payments, identity verification, and authentication.

ConsumerHardwareSan Francisco, US

Denis Mars(CEO)inSimon Ratner(CTO)inHenrik Hussfelt(Dir Engineering)Kenny TuckerBen GumbinerLance Cohen(Dir Engineering)

Co-investorsBlackbird VenturesScale Venture PartnersZillionizeB37 VenturesCamden PartnersCoatue Management+5 more

Pulpixpulpix.comJan 2016acquired by ADYOULIKE

Pulpix provides AI-powered personalization software for online video platforms to customize the viewing experience for users.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechNew York City, US

Sabry Otmani(CEO)inDenis Vilar(CTO)in

Co-investorsStudio VC

Pursuitrevlo.coJun 2016Acquired

Revlo provides tools for video game streamers to interact with and monetize their audience through fan engagement features like rewards and recognition systems.

ConsumerCreator EconomyGamingSan Francisco, US

Adam Hueniken(Vice President of Engineering)inMoawia Eldeeb(Team Lead)inJames Sun(CEO)Julie Topp(Head of Product)

Co-investorsExtreme Venture PartnersExtreme Venture Partners LLPMaple Leaf Angels1517Correlation VenturesFoundation Capital+7 more

Quero Educationquerobolsa.com.brJun 2016

Quero Bolsa is a Brazilian online marketplace that connects students with universities and colleges offering scholarships and discounts on tuition.

EdTechMarketplacesSão José dos Campos, BR

Bernardo de Padua(CEO)inThiago Brandão(Founder)inLucas GomesMurilo Narciso(Head of HR)inVitor Albuquerque(Group Product Manager)inRoger Garcia(CTO)

Co-investorsFundersClubIporanga VenturesLumia CapitalACE & CompanyEndeavor CatalystGraph Ventures+2 more

Quilt Dataquiltdata.comin𝕏Jan 2016

Quilt provides a data platform for life sciences teams to organize, manage, and collaborate on scientific data stored in AWS.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechSan Francisco, US

Kevin Moore(CEO)inAneesh Karve(CTO)Rob Newman(Director of Engineering)Ernest Prabhakar(Director of Engineering)

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesJude GomilaOlima VenturesRising TideStreamlined VenturesVertex Ventures+12 more

Qvinqvin.comin𝕏Jan 2016

Qvin develops the Q-Pad, an FDA-cleared diagnostic menstrual pad that collects menstrual blood samples for non-invasive health monitoring and disease diagnosis.

Digital HealthFemTechHealthtechMedical DevicesWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US

Sara Naseri(Founder)inSøren Therkelsen(Founder)inJoshua Ehrlich(Software Lead)

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesbyFoundersInventureKluz VenturesSand Hill AngelsSoma Capital+15 more

Rappirappi.comin𝕏Jan 2016

Rappi is a delivery and logistics platform that connects merchants and delivery partners with millions of users across multiple countries in Latin America, offering immediate delivery services and payment opportunities for couriers.

ConsumerE-commerceFintechFoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesBogotá, CO

Simon Borrero(CEO)inSebastian Mejia(Founder)inFelipe Villamarin(Founder)inSimón Borrero(Founder)inFelipe Villamarina(Founder)Felipe Villamarín(Founder)

Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzARTFO Holdings LLCBase PartnersDVCFJ LabsFloodgate+45 more

Raptor Mapsraptormaps.comin𝕏Jun 2016

Raptor Maps provides AI-powered analytics and automation software for solar plant operations, helping owners, operators, and engineers reduce costs and losses through visual data analysis and autonomous drone inspections.

Advanced ManufacturingAgTechAI & Machine LearningClimate TechBoston, US

Nikhil Vadhavkar(President and CEO)inEddie Obropta(CTO)inForrest Meyen(Founder)Courtney Strauss(Business Operations Manager)Assaf Weinberg(Head of Engineering)Elizabeth Bennett(People Operations Coordinator)

Co-investorsArgonautic VenturesBlue Bear Capital PartnersBuoyant Ventures Management, LlcClean Energy VentureCongruent VenturesData Point Capital+17 more

Ready Educationreadyeducation.comin𝕏Jun 2016

Ready Education provides a campus experience platform for higher education institutions that integrates academic and co-curricular learning experiences to enhance student community and retention.

ConsumerEdTechFuture of WorkSaaSSocialMontreal, CA

Danial Jameel(CEO)inAlice Dinu(Vice President Student Success \u0026 Research)inJames Dang(Founder)inGary Ambrosino(Chief Executive Officer)in

Co-investorsFounderFuelFundersClubGoAhead VenturesLevel EquityLevel VenturesLiquid Ventures+2 more

Real Artistsrealartists.com𝕏Jan 2016Defunct

Real Artists develops a natively-built issue tracker designed for rapid performance on software development projects.

Developer ToolsEnterprise Software

James Howard(Founder)inNick Sivo

Redspreadredspread.cominJan 2016Acquired

Redspread provides a deployment tool that allows teams to move containerized applications to Kubernetes clusters via command line.

Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US

Mackenzie Burnett(CEO)inDan Gillespie(CTO)in

Co-investorsInvesto CapitalSound Ventures

Reebeezreebeez.coJun 2016Defunct

Reebeez manufactures thermal and photovoltaic microengines for small unmanned aircraft that convert combustible fuel into electricity to power flight, offering longer endurance and higher payload capacity than battery systems.

Advanced ManufacturingRoboticsAustin, US

Ankita Ghoshal(Founder)inPrianka Ghoshal(COO)in

Restocksrestocks.ioJan 2016Defunct

A mobile shopping app that alerts users to new releases, restocks, and sales from sneaker and streetwear brands, allowing them to check inventory and purchase directly within the platform.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceSan Francisco, US

Luke Miles(Founder)in

Co-investorsSam Altman

Revlrevl.cominJan 2016

Revl develops AI-powered video capture and editing technology that automatically creates cinematic videos in real-time for experiential activities.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerCreator EconomyEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Eric Sanchez(CEO)inBruce Pla(Chief Design Officer)inNelson Vazquez(CTO)inEric Sanchez Curti(Executive Officer, Director)Alex TrojanowinVyacheslav Solonitsyn(Director)

Co-investorsIT-Farm CorporationRuvento Ventures Pte Ltd.Silicon Valley Data CapitalComcast VenturesFarallon EquitiesLars Rasmussen+7 more

RigPlenishrigplenish.comJun 2016Defunct

RigPlenish provides software that reduces post-ambulance documentation burdens and enables real-time secure communication between ambulance crews and hospitals.

HealthtechSan Francisco, US

Nupur Mehta(CEO (YC S16))inTejaswi Sagiraju((YC S16))

Robby Technologiesrobby.ioin𝕏Jun 2016Defunct

Robby Technologies develops autonomous robots designed to deliver food, groceries, and packages to customers' doorsteps.

Advanced ManufacturingRoboticsSan Francisco, US

Rui Li(CEO)inDheera Venkatraman(CTO)in

Co-investorsAmino CapitalFrees FundSinovation VenturesYunqi Partners

RocketLitrocketlit.comin𝕏Jun 2016

RocketLit develops an adaptive reading platform that adjusts text complexity for individual students and a science assessment tool that provides practice problems and performance analytics for teachers and administrators.

EdTechLos Angeles, US

Brendan Finch(CEO)inGrenard Madrigal(CTO)in

Co-investorsImagine K12

Rose Rocketroserocket.comin𝕏Jun 2016 · $38M

Rose Rocket provides software that enables transportation and trucking companies to conduct logistics operations through digital tools rather than traditional phone and email communication.

Enterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainToronto, CA

Alexander Luksidadi(CTO)inJustin Bailie(President)Justin Sky(CEO)Ali Jiwani(Product)inAnson Kao(Integrations Engineering)in

Co-investorsFundersClubHighsage VenturesRipple VenturesScale Venture PartnersShine CapitalAddition+7 more

RunKittonicdev.comJun 2016Acquired

RunKit provides an interactive sandbox environment for testing server-side JavaScript code, allowing developers to experiment with different Node.js versions and npm packages without installation overhead.

Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US

Francisco Tolmasky(CEO)inPieter Ouwerkerk(Founder)inWolf Rentzsch(Founder)Ross BoucherinSeandon Mooy(Senior Infrastructure Architect)in

Sage Caregetsagecare.com𝕏Jun 2016Defunct

Sage Care connects families with local caregiving professionals who provide in-home support for aging parents.

HealthtechMarketplacesToronto, CA

Vanessa Lee(Founder)inLucas Lu

Co-investorsGeneral CatalystSV AngelYosemite

Salt Securitysalt.securityin𝕏Jan 2016 · $140M

Salt Security provides an AI-infused platform for protecting APIs and applications from security threats across discovery, posture management, and runtime protection.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareNew York City, US

Roey Eliyahu(CEO)inMichael Nicosia(Founder)inOmer Sadika(CEO)

BoardHaim Sadger(Director)in

Co-investorsAlkeon InnovationCapitalGFoundersXFoundersX VenturesSequoia CapitalTenaya Capital+10 more

Sanitation and Health Rights in India (SHRI)sanrights.orgJan 2016

SHRI develops toilets that convert human waste into methane gas to fuel water filtration systems, producing clean drinking water that is sold to local communities to sustain the operation and address sanitation needs in India.

Boston, US

Anoop Jain(Founder)Joan DeGennaro

Scale AIscale.comin𝕏Jun 2016 · $1B

Scale provides high-quality training data, model evaluations, and full-stack AI systems for enterprises and governments to build and deploy AI applications.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US

Alexandr Wang(CEO)inLucy Guo(Founder)inFrancis deSouza(CEO)inTim Dingman(Strategic Product Manager)inCharles Lambert(Web Developer)Jesse Tinsley

Co-investors1435 CapitalAccelAdit Ventures Management, LlcAIspace VenturesAlpana VenturesAlpha Square Group+105 more

Scanate/Fellowjoinfellow.com𝕏Jun 2016Defunct

Fellow is a social community app that facilitates online and in-person connections among users.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSocialSan Francisco, US

Kingsong Chen(Founder)inPanashe Mahachi(Founder)in

Co-investorsLauncHub VenturesComcast Ventures

Seerslabargear.ioin𝕏Jun 2016Defunct

Seerslab develops augmented reality technology and digital content for smartphone manufacturers, telecommunications companies, and app developers to integrate into their products and services.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerHardwareSocialSan Francisco, US

Michael Chong(CEO)inJaeCheol Kim(Founder)in

Co-investorsAmino CapitalFoundation CapitalFour CitiesGraph VenturesKakao VenturesKite Entrepreneurship Foundation

Selfycartselfycart.comJun 2016Defunct

Selfycart provides mobile checkout technology that allows retail customers to scan items and pay directly from their phones without using traditional checkout lines.

Enterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US

Sahle Hashelit(CEO)inErick Lee(CTO)in

Co-investorsBootstrapLabsComcast VenturesFrialeSierra Ventures

Seneca Systemssenecagov.cominJun 2016 · $3.5MAcquired

Seneca Systems builds software for government agencies that consolidates constituent communications, tracks service requests, and tracks constituent feedback.

GovTechSan Francisco, US

Nick DeMonner(CEO)inChris Maddox(CEO)in

Co-investorsCowboy VenturesFundersClubGovtech FundBurst CapitalInitialized Capital

Shield Bioshieldbio.comJun 2016Defunct

Shield Bio develops nanopore sequencing technology for clinical use, designed to run rapid genetic tests in healthcare settings.

HealthtechMedical DevicesSan Francisco, US

Fred Turner(CEO)inSam ParlettShahar Or-Geva

Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzCivilization Ventures Management, LlcEsas VenturesFrialeIntuition CapitalKnollwood Investment Advisory+6 more

Silverscansilver.comJan 2016Defunct

Silver manufactures a portable Raman spectroscope device that uses specialized nanoparticle technology to help consumers quickly identify contaminants in their environment or products.

ConsumerHardwareSan Francisco, US

Victor Ng(Founder)inPeter Xian(Founder)in

SimpleCitizensimplecitizen.comin𝕏Jun 2016Acquired

SimpleCitizen provides digital immigration and visa solutions that guide applicants through the citizenship pathway using software and professional services.

ConsumerLegalTechSaaSSalt Lake City, US

Sam Stoddard(CEO)inAyde Soto(CTO)inBrady Stoddard(CMO)inAydé Soto Wright(Co-founder & CTO)in

Co-investorsCampus Founders FundKickstartKima VenturesPeterson VenturesTSVCBoomStartup+8 more

Sixasixa.ioJun 2016Defunct

Sixa provides a cloud-based computer accessed through a client application, allowing users to run software on remote infrastructure rather than local hardware.

Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US

Mykola Minchenko(CEO)Evgeniy

Co-investorsAVentures CapitalGagarin Capital PartnersRanch VenturesRising TideTaver CapitalAgrolimen Ventures+10 more

SkyLightsskylights.aeroin𝕏Jun 2016Defunct

SkyLights provides VR headsets and cinematic content to airlines and healthcare facilities, operating as a subscription service that bundles hardware, software, licensed entertainment, and operational support.

ConsumerSan Francisco, US

Laurence Fornari(Founder)inFlorent Bolzinger(CTO)David Dicko(CEO)

Co-investorsPresence CapitalBragiel BrothersComcast VenturesZillionize

SmartPathjoinsmartpath.comin𝕏Jun 2016 · $2.7M

SmartPath provides comprehensive financial education solutions including daily classes, one-on-one coaching, and digital tools to individuals through partnerships with financial institutions, fintech companies, and employers.

EdTechFintechHR TechAtlanta, US

Alok Deshpande(President)inMark Miles(Director)Jon PokrzykStuart Lawder(COO)Ryan McPherson(Director of Financial Wellness)

BoardGardiner Garrard(Director)in

Co-investorsPJCService Provider CapitalMeritech Capital PartnersTTV Capital

SmartSitesmartsitesafety.cominJun 2016Defunct

SmartSite produces a connected hardware device paired with cloud software that automatically monitors and mitigates occupational health and safety hazards on construction sites while assisting firms with regulatory compliance.

Construction TechHardwarePropTechLondon, GB

James Batstone(Founder)inMichael Andrea

SOUNDBOKSsoundboks.comin𝕏Jan 2016

SOUNDBOKS manufactures portable Bluetooth speakers designed for indoor and outdoor use with emphasis on durability and loud audio output.

ConsumerHardwareCopenhagen, DK

Jesper Theil Thomsen(CEO)inChristoffer Nyvold(COO)inHjalte Emilio Wieth(CBO)

Co-investorsHeartcore CapitalZillionizeACE & CompanyAgrolimen VenturesErnstrom KapitalpartnerMaC Venture Capital+1 more

Squire Technologiesgetsquire.comin𝕏Jun 2016

Squire operates a two-sided platform where customers can book appointments with barbers while shop owners gain access to integrated booking, payment processing, inventory, and payroll tools to manage their operations.

ConsumerNew York City, US

Songe LaRon(CEO)inDave Salvant(President)inBrett Whitsitt(Founder)Yas TabasamTroy Payne(Head of Engineering)Aliyah Farard(Head of People)

Co-investors645 VenturesAltaIR CapitalAurumCRV (Charles River Ventures)Debut CapitalICONIQ+15 more

Starcitystarcity.comJun 2016Acquired

A co-living housing operator that provided shared residential spaces; the company was acquired by Common in 2021.

PropTechSan Francisco, US

Jon Dishotsky(CEO)inJosh Lehman(CTO)inMo Sakrani(CPO)Jesse Suarez(COO)inStephen Ripley(Vice President of Engineering)Lorraine Dorrow(Director of Talent)

Co-investorsBlue CollectiveBullpen CapitalTransition Level InvestmentsAvlok CapitalComcast VenturesDeciens+11 more

Starsky Roboticsstarsky.io𝕏Jun 2016Defunct

Starsky Robotics develops autonomous vehicles for long-haul trucking, targeting transportation companies seeking driverless freight delivery solutions.

Advanced ManufacturingMobility & TransportationSan Francisco, US

Stefan Seltz-Axmacher(CEO)inKartik TiwariinRadley Marx(Senior UX / UI Designer)inDavid Rorex(Lead Systems Engineer)inDaniel Feldman(Engineering Manager)Clement Renault(Senior Data Scientist)

Co-investorsDynamo VenturesTrucks VCAbstract VenturesAgrolimen VenturesCatapult VenturesCrystal Towers Capital+12 more

Start Closingstartclosing.comJan 2016Defunct

Start Closing provides project and customer tracking software for roofing contractors handling restoration claims, helping them manage workflows and maintain transparency with customers throughout the claims process.

Construction TechInsurTechPropTechCoffeyville, US

Ryan Nichols(CEO)in

Stealth Workerstealthworker.com𝕏Jan 2016

Stealth Worker is a marketplace platform connecting cybersecurity professionals with enterprises that need temporary or contract security expertise, including penetration testers, data protection officers, cloud security specialists, and sales engineers.

B2B MarketplacesCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSan Francisco, US

Ken Baylor(Founder)in

Co-investors408 VenturesThree Tree Ventures

Stiltstilt.comin𝕏Jan 2016Acquired

A financial technology platform that provides APIs for launching credit products, handling regulatory compliance, underwriting, loan servicing, credit reporting, and debt capital sourcing.

FintechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Rohit Mittal(CEO)inPriyank Singh(Founder)inNikhil Wason(Principal Engineer)Mohammed Aboobacker(Head of Marketing)inAnkit Tanwar(Head of Risk and Analytics)Lina Zhu(Senior Operations Specialist)

Co-investorsBragiel BrothersEarl Grey CapitalVibe CapitalFirebolt Ventures Management Company, LlcHillsvenInvesto Capital+5 more

Streamupstreamup.comin𝕏Jan 2016Defunct

Streamup is a live streaming platform for musicians to broadcast interactive performances to audiences with real-time chat and tipping functionality.

ConsumerCreator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSocialLos Angeles, US

Kyle Michelson(Founder)in

Co-investorsSocial StartsBAM VenturesFoundersXHall Family TrustImmeasurableJoyance Partners+2 more

StrongIntrostrongintro.cominJan 2016Defunct

StrongIntro provides career and marketing services including resume writing, personal website design, and job placement assistance to help professionals and graduates secure employment or clients.

Enterprise SoftwareHR TechSan Francisco, US

Fouad Matin(Founder)in

Suitenesssuiteness.comin𝕏Jun 2016

Suiteness allows groups to book connecting hotel rooms that aren't available through standard hotel booking platforms.

B2B MarketplacesConsumerMarketplacesTravel & HospitalitySan Francisco, US

Robbie Bhathal(CEO)inKyle Killion(Founder)inRUPINDER BHATHAL(Executive Officer, Director)Stephen Caudill(CTO)Laura Burch(Vice President of Marketing)Jeanna Fickenscher(Concierge Team Lead)

Co-investorsBullpen CapitalFundersClubKima Ventures10x GroupAltaIR CapitalAvlok Capital+7 more

Supersidesuperside.comin𝕏Jan 2016 · $3.5M

Superside is a creative services platform that provides enterprise teams with access to vetted global creative talent and AI-powered tools for design, video, and content production.

AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesCreator EconomyEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkMarketing TechSaaSOslo, NO

Fredrik Thomassen(CEO)inJing Kjeldsen(CTO)inSondre RaschinMarta Bisisi(Director of Talent)Kers Govender(Tech Recruiter)Damien Antipa(Vice President Engineering)

Co-investorsAcequia Capital (AceCap)Alliance VCAlliance VentureBreyer CapitalFJ LabsHigh Alpha+8 more

Sway Financeswayfinance.comJun 2016Defunct

Sway is a financial management platform that automates bookkeeping by connecting payment processors, banks, and payroll systems to provide real-time financial statements and transaction categorization for businesses.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Ashwin Kumar(CEO)inCatherine Jue(CTO)in

Co-investorsSlack FundVenture Investment Associates

Symplegetsymple.com𝕏Jun 2016Acquired

Symple provides software for field service and delivery teams to manage route planning, job scheduling, and real-time communication across distributed mobile workers.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechLogistics & Supply ChainSan Francisco, US

Steve Abraham(CEO)inJackson Sierra

Co-investorsFathom CapitalLiquid VenturesValar Ventures Llc

Synviviasynvivia.comJun 2016

Synvivia engineers molecules designed to reprogram cells.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechHealthtechSan Francisco, US

Gabriel Lopez(CEO)in

Co-investorsCAL InnovationCalifornia Innovation FundCreative VenturesGaingelsMetaplanetThundermark Capital+4 more

Techmatetechmate.comin𝕏Jun 2016Acquired

Techmate connects IT teams with on-demand technical support professionals who provide on-site troubleshooting and augment overstretched internal staff.

ConsumerDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSNew York City, US

Colin Barceloux(Founder)inScott Hasbrouck(CTO (YC S16))inAlex(Co-founder and CTO)David Brock(Executive Officer)

Co-investors500 GlobalAllied Venture PartnersBread And Butter Ventures, LlcBrighter CapitalEntrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA)GFR Fund+7 more

The Athletictheathletic.comin𝕏Jun 2016Acquired

The Athletic is a sports media platform that provides news, analysis, and commentary covering professional and college sports.

ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSports TechSan Francisco, US

Alex Mather(CEO)inAdam Hansmann(COO)inBalen GoreGeorge Quraishi(Managing Editor, Soccer)inAndrew Pineda(Recruiter)David Wake(Business Operations Manager)

Co-investorsAdvancit CapitalComcast VenturesCourtside VenturesFounders FundJackson Square VenturesLemonade Capital+15 more

The Flex Companyflexfits.comin𝕏Jun 2016

FlexFits produces menstrual products and advocates for accessible period care.

ConsumerFemTechLos Angeles, US

Lauren Schulte Wang(CEO)inPanpan Wang(CFO)inErika Jensen(Cofounder)Molly Anderson(Recruiter)Brian Wang(Head of People Operations)Jocelyne Norris(Head of People Operations)

Co-investorsAutochrome VenturesBow CapitalCoyote VenturesFundersClubHalogen Ventures Management Company LlcQuest Venture Partners+13 more

Thunkablethunkable.comin𝕏Jan 2016 · $3.3M

Thunkable provides a no-code mobile app development platform that allows users to build applications without programming expertise.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSSector AgnosticSan Francisco, US

Arun Saigal(CEO)inWeiHua Li(CTO)inWeiMark Friedman(Vice President of Engineering)Paul Medlock-Walton(Leader of Interns)Andy Kiang(Head of Product)

Co-investorsJames Beshara FundLightspeed Venture PartnersOwl VenturesPJCSky9 CapitalCraft Ventures+8 more

Tovalatovala.com𝕏Jan 2016

Tovala provides prepared meals delivered weekly that are cooked in a proprietary WiFi-connected smart oven, requiring minimal preparation and cooking time.

ConsumerFoodTechHardwareIoTChicago, US

David Rabie(CEO)inBryan Wilcox(CTO)Adam Brakhane(Director, Software)Keeley Kabala(Vice President Engineering)Neel Bhat(Backend Developer)Lauren Funk(Vice President of Marketing)

Co-investorsBeringeaCaruso VenturesComcast VenturesDYDX CapitalEvolution VC PartnersFJ Labs+26 more

Toymailtoymail.coJan 2016Defunct

Toymail makes connected plush toys that allow children and adults to exchange two-way voice messages through a mobile app or directly between toys using built-in wifi and voice processing.

ConsumerHardwareLos Angeles, US

Gauri Nanda(Founder)in

Co-investorsMission and MarketRanch VenturesSupernode VenturesBBG VenturesVerizon Ventures

TRACtracchicago.comJan 2016Defunct

TRAC provides RFID-based timing hardware and software for track and field events of any size, serving coaches and athletes who need race timing, results, and feedback.

HealthtechWellness & FitnessChicago, US

Griffin Kelly(CEO)inElliot Hevel

uBiomeubiome.comMay 2016

San Francisco, US

Zachary Apte(Executive Officer, Director)Jessica Richman(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardJoseph Lonsdale(Director)Witt Wisebram(Director)

Co-investorsMilliways Ventures8VCDentsu VenturesOS FundSlow Ventures

Other

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

Magic Instruments

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