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Angel Investor
2015
Workflow connects your apps and services together to automate things you do every day.
Workflow is made by DeskConnect, Inc., which also builds DeskConnect: the missing link between your devices.
Angel Investor
2015
Stellar Capital invests in outstanding people building software and internet technology companies.
Investor
Oct 2014
WHAT IS BRAINLY?
Brainly is the #1 AI education tool in the world, with a vision to give every student in the world access to personalized learning, no matter their background or resources.
Powered by its full-service AI Learning Companion™, Brainly is relied upon by more than 10 million students, parents and teachers every day for personalized, on-demand academic assistance. The platform provides world-class homework help, test prep and tutoring that is verified for accuracy and customized to each student based on their learning style.
Founded in 2009, Brainly operates in the US, Europe, Asia and Latin America, and is backed by Prosus, Point Nine Capital, General Catalyst, Runa Capital, Learn Capital and Kulczyk Investments. Learn more at www.brainly.com.
Angel Investor
2014
Bringing Family-Sized Value Right to Your Doorstep. Bigger sizes mean bigger savings, with or without membership fees. Get the essentials your family needs delivered in bulk by Boxed. Don't run out. Trust in Boxed to be there for you.
Culture:
NBC Nightly News called our CEO, Chieh Huang, “America’s Dream Boss” for the benefits he extends to employees. Our generous company benefits have been featured on GMA, Today, CNN, The Huffington Post, and more.
As digital natives, Boxed brings the best of technology to you via the web or mobile app; and uses advanced machine learning to continually improve the end-to-end customer experience
Boxed was named one of the best places to work by Crain’s New York Business in 2016. Boxed is headquartered in SoHo and has three fulfillment centers around the country: in New Jersey, Nevada, and Texas, which allow orders to be delivered within two days. We also have a small office in San Mateo, California.
Tech:
Our state-of-the-art fulfillment centers make headlines, just like our Autonomously Driving Vehicles (named after members of the Wu-Tang Clan) and robotics. The bigger news? We automated our main fulfillment center without cutting human jobs because we believe that technology should improve the human experience – and that includes the experience of the amazing team we’re building at Boxed.
Press:
Boxed has been featured on Business Insider, CNN, Huffington Post, Fortune, CNBC, Fox Business, Forbes, Fast Company, TechCrunch, CNet, Quartz, New York Post, VentureBeat, Entrepreneur and Nightly Business Report.
Investor
Jul 2013
Mark43 brings modern technology to enhance public safety, making state, local and federal agencies faster, smarter, and their communities safer. Our integrated Records Management System, Computer-Aided Dispatch, and Data Analytics form the backbone of a unified, real-time public safety operating platform to streamline workflows, improve response times, and foster collaboration. Trusted by over 290 agencies, Mark43 increases effectiveness and efficiency amid rising demands and limited resources. By supporting first responders with innovative tools, AI technology, and a strong cybersecurity foundation, Mark43 equips public safety agencies to address the challenges of today and tomorrow. Visit www.mark43.com for more information or to request a demo.
Investor
Dec 2012
CoachUp is a service that connects athletes with private coaches. We believe that a focus on your skill development is the secret to reaching the next level in sports + life.
With thousands of coaches across the country, and hundreds of training sessions happening every day, we are the number one place where all athletes get better. Let our coaches support your journey as an athletes and reach your highest potential!
Investor
Aug 2012
Angi® is transforming the home services industry, creating an environment for homeowners, service professions and employees to feel right at “home.” For any home maintenance need, Angi makes it easier than ever to find a qualified service professional for indoor and outdoor jobs, home renovations (or anything in between!). We are on a mission to become the home for everything home by helping small businesses thrive and providing solutions to financing and booking home jobs with just a few clicks.
Over the last 25 years we have opened our doors to a network of 250K+ service professionals and helped over 150 million homeowners love where they live. We believe home is the most important place on earth and are embarking on a journey to redefine how people care for their homes. Angi is an amazing place to build your dream career, join us—we cannot wait to welcome you home!
View all open roles here: https://www.angi.com/careers
Investor
Apr 2012
Locu helps local businesses be found. When businesses add their street address, phone number, hours of operation, and menus / service lists to Locu, Locu gets them on the map in front of over 200 million potential customers online. Instead of having to use multiple sites to manage their business listings and showcase their products and services, businesses can update just once with Locu, and Locu will publish changes in real-time to their web and mobile sites as well as to partner sites including Yelp, Foursquare, OpenTable, YP, TripAdvisor and Facebook. Over 30,000 businesses including restaurants, spas, salons, accountants, photographers, and home remodeling companies are using Locu to promote their businesses online. Locu was founded by MIT graduates and is backed by investors including General Catalyst Capital Partners, Lowercase, Lightbank, and SV Angel.
Investor
Jul 2011
BigCommerce (Nasdaq: BIGC) is a leading open SaaS and composable ecommerce platform that empowers brands and retailers of all sizes to build, innovate and grow their businesses online. BigCommerce provides its customers sophisticated enterprise-grade functionality, customization and performance with simplicity and ease-of-use. Tens of thousands of B2C and B2B companies across 150 countries and numerous industries rely on BigCommerce, including Burrow, Coldwater Creek, Francesca’s, Harvey Nichols, King Arthur Baking Co., MKM Building Supplies, Ted Baker, United Aqua Group and Uplift Desk.
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2015
Angel Investor
2015
Workflow connects your apps and services together to automate things you do every day.
Workflow is made by DeskConnect, Inc., which also builds DeskConnect: the missing link between your devices.
Co-founder & CEO
2015
Our mission is to help people do meaningful work — small businesses in particular. That's why we built B12. It's the only all-in-one platform that helps small, service-based businesses, attract, win, and serve clients online.
It starts with a website. B12 combines the power of people and technology to create custom, professionally built sites that reflect each businesses' unique identity. In addition to being search-optimized, securely hosted, and easily editable, each B12-built website comes with powerful tools that help business owners better engage with prospects, communicate with clients, and manage business operations. From attracting new clients to receiving payment for a completed project, B12's got it covered.
If you're interested in joining an organization purpose built to help small businesses scale and succeed, check out our job openings here: https://www.b12.io/careers
Interested in seeing how B12 can streamline your ability to attract, win, and serve clients? Learn more at our website.
Angel Investor
2015
Stellar Capital invests in outstanding people building software and internet technology companies.
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2015
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Investor
Oct 2014
WHAT IS BRAINLY?
Brainly is the #1 AI education tool in the world, with a vision to give every student in the world access to personalized learning, no matter their background or resources.
Powered by its full-service AI Learning Companion™, Brainly is relied upon by more than 10 million students, parents and teachers every day for personalized, on-demand academic assistance. The platform provides world-class homework help, test prep and tutoring that is verified for accuracy and customized to each student based on their learning style.
Founded in 2009, Brainly operates in the US, Europe, Asia and Latin America, and is backed by Prosus, Point Nine Capital, General Catalyst, Runa Capital, Learn Capital and Kulczyk Investments. Learn more at www.brainly.com.
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