With so much going on in the city’s thriving ecosystem, it is easy to miss some of the happenings in the space. We keep you abreast of the things that you may have missed in NYC Tech News for the week ending 4/22 including the NYC startup fundings, NYC startup exits, and NYC startup events featuring news for MilkMate, Whizz, Oshi Health, and much, much more.
Odeko – $53M
Odeko, a management platform for independent coffee shops, has raised $53M in Series D funding led by B Capital Group. Founded by Dane Atkinson in 2019, Odeko has now raised a total of $227M in reported equity funding.
Karate Combat – $18M
Karate Combat, a full-contact martial arts sports league, has raised $18M in venture funding led by BITKRAFT Ventures. Karate Combat was founded by Robert Bryan in 2018.
Trullion – $15M
Trullion, an AI-powered accounting platform that automates financial workflows for finance teams, has raised $15M in Series A funding led by StepStone Group. Founded by Amir Boldo and Isaac Heller in 2020, Trullion has now raised a total of $33M in reported equity funding.
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INSHUR – $13.1M
INSHUR, a digital insurance platform for TLC drivers and fleet operators, has raised $13.1M in funding according to a recent SEC filing. The filing indicates that the total offering is for $15M and there were eight investors in this close. Founded by Dan Bratshpis, David Daiches, Mathew Donfrancesco, Matthew Tomlinson, and Richard Anderson in 2016, INSHUR has now raised a total of $47.6M in reported equity funding.
BlueMark – $10M
BlueMark, an impact verification and intelligence platform for ESG investments, has raised $10M in Series A funding led by S&P Global. Founded by Christina Leijonhufvud and Kim Wright-Violich in 2020, BlueMark has now raised a total of $12.3M in reported equity funding.
Sylva – $5.7M
Sylva, a platform for building and managing online communities, has raised $5.7M in funding according to a recent SEC filing. The filing indicates that the total offering is for $8.5M and there were ten investors in this close. Founded by Scott Amenta and Tom Guthrie in 2018, Sylva has now raised a total of $10.4M in reported equity funding.
Cure Hydration – $5.6M
Cure Hydration, a premium hydration brand that offers electrolyte-rich mixes, has raised $5.6M in Series A funding led by Lerer Hippeau. Cure Hydration was founded by Alex Sarkissian and Lauren Picasso in 2018. AlleyWatch broke the news in an exclusive covering the round and much more – Cure Hydration Raises Another $5.6M for to Solidify its Position as the Fastest-Growing Natural Hydration Brand
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Standby Deposits – $5.3M
Standby Deposits, a security deposit alternative platform for the rental market, has raised $5.3M in Seed funding led by Brunnur Ventures. Standby Deposits was founded by Egill Almar Agustsson and Elvar Thormar in 2021.
PowerX – $4M
PowerX, a maker of smart energy products to optimize, has raised $4M in Seed funding led by Spring Tide Capital and Antler. Founded by Manuel Schonfeld in 2021, PowerX has now raised a total of $8M in reported equity funding.
CurbWaste – $4M
CurbWaste, a SaaS platform for the waste management industry, has raised $4M in a Seed extension led by TTV Capital. Founded by Michael Marmo in 2018, CurbWaste has now raised a total of $11.2M in reported equity funding.
lockr – $2.5M
lockr, a digital identity, consent and data platform for consumers, has raised $2.5M in Pre-Seed funding from investors that include Mozilla Ventures, Junction Venture Partners, and Grit Capital Partners. lockr was founded by Keith Petri in 2021.
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Billy – $2.5M
Billy, a marketplace for contractors to obtain construction insurance, has raised $2.5M in Seed funding led by Entrada Ventures and MetaProp. Billy was founded by Grant Robbins and Nyasha-Harmony Gutsa in 2020.
Floret – $2.25M
Floret, a platform for CPG brands to manage their deductions, has raised $2.25M in funding according to a recent SEC filing. The filing indicates that the round comes from two investors. Floret was founded by Tanay Kothari in 2022.
Spheryx – $675K
Spheryx, a maker of analytical instrumentation for use in biologics, semicondictors, and consumer products using holographic characterization capabilities, has raised $675K in funding according to a recent SEC filing. The filing indicates that the total offering is for $2.75M and there were four investors in this close. Founded by David G Grier, Fook C. Cheong, and Laura Philips in 2014, Spheryx has now raised a total of $1.2M in reported equity funding.
The days of DIY APIs are done and gone – get on the GraphQL edge. Join Hasura at The Clancy in San Francisco on Thursday, May 4 to learn about the remarkable development and data access advantages of GraphQL. Our curated lineup of speakers and partners from AWS, Snowflake, and Yugabyte will share how data plus APIs power the modern enterprise. Use code AW100 to claim your complimentary ticket ($99 value) today.
