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 6/10 including the NYC startup fundings, NYC startup exits, and NYC startup events featuring news for Sourcemap, Aktivate, Luxos, and much, much more.
EliseAI – $35M
EliseAI, a conversational AI platform for the real estate industry, has raised $35M in Series C funding led by Point72 Ventures. Founded by Minna Song and Stoyan Stoyanov in 2017, EliseAI has now raised a total of $66.9M in reported equity funding.
Pomelo Care – $25M
Pomelo Care, a virtual healthcare platform for maternal and newborn health, has raised $25M in Series A funding led by Andreessen Horowitz. Founded by Marta Bralic in 2021, Pomelo Care has now raised a total of $33M in reported equity funding.
Yuvo – $20.2M
Yuvo, an infrastructure and tech platform for community health center management, has raised $20.2M in Series A funding led by Mastry Ventures. Founded by Carmelo Cruz Reyes, Cesar Herrera, Janel Sia, and Stephanie Hudson in 2021, Yuvo has now raised a total of $27.5M in reported equity funding. AlleyWatch broke the news in an exclusive covering the round and much more – Yuvo Health Raises $20.2M to Provide the Technology to Power Community Health Centers
Attention seed-stage founders! 43North is on the hunt for its next cohort. Five companies will receive a $1M investment for 5% equity. The best part? The money is only the beginning. At 43North, you’ll gain access to funding, mentorship and connections designed to fuel your growth and propel your business forward. Learn more and apply at 43North.org.
Sourcemap – $20M
Sourcemap, a supply chain visibility and transparency platform, has raised $20M in Series B funding led by Energize Ventures. Sourcemap was founded by Leonardo A Bonanni in 2011.
MEND – $15M
MEND, functional nutrition line focused on recovery and healing, has raised $15M in Series A funding led by S2G Ventures. Founded by Eziah Syed, J Whitney Stevens, and Reja Sabet in 2018, MEND has now raised a total of $29.6M in reported equity funding. AlleyWatch broke the news in an exclusive covering the round and much more – Mend Raises $15M to Ensure Improved Healing for Surgical Patients Through Nutrapharma and Continuing Care
Amogy – $11M
Amogy, a climate tech startup focused on decarbonizing heavy-duty transport through the use of emission-free ammonia as fuel, has added $11M to its Series B funding ($150M total) from investors that include Marunouchi Climate Tech Growth Fund, Mitsubishi Corporation, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America and Synergy Marine. Founded by Seonghoon Woo and Hyunho Kim in 2020, Amogy has now raised a total of $219.3M in reported equity funding.
Could your startup use a $1M investment, plus mentorship, and support to scale? Join 43North’s Why to Apply Webinar on June 20th! REGISTER HERE.
FlagshipRTL – $7.9M
FlagshipRTL, a data science platform for retailers, has raised $7.9M in funding according to a recent SEC filing. The filing indicates the total offering is for $8.7M and that this close comes from thirty investors. FlagshipRTL was founded by Justin Abrams and Alex Jofe in 2019.
Driver Technologies – $6M
Driver Technologies, an app-based platform that turns a smartphone into a next-gen dash cam, has raised $6M in Venture funding led by IA Capital and CT Innovations. Founded by Marcus Newbury, Michael Yatco, Rashid Galadanci in 2018, Driver Technologies has now raised a total of $16.3M in reported equity funding.
Ritual – $4.8M
Ritual, a guided audio platform for wellbeing and mental health, has raised $4.8M in funding according to a recent SEC filing. The filing indicates that the total offering is for $5.2M and that there were twenty-five investors in this close. Ritual was founded by Connor Toohill and Matt Bloom in 2018.
Attention seed-stage founders! 43North is on the hunt for its next cohort. Five companies will receive a $1M investment for 5% equity. The best part? The money is only the beginning. At 43North, you’ll gain access to funding, mentorship and connections designed to fuel your growth and propel your business forward. Learn more and apply at 43North.org.
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2045 – $4.2M
2045, a professional membership network for people of color, has raised $4.2M in Pre-Seed funding led by Benchstrength. 2045 was founded by Porter Braswell in 2023. AlleyWatch broke the news in an exclusive covering the round and much more – 2045 Raises $4.2M for its Membership Network and Physical Clubhouse for Professionals of Color”
Advocate – $4M+
Advocate, an AI-powered platform that helps workers and veterans apply for government benefits including social securtity and veterans disability, has raised $4M+ in Seed funding led by Lerer Hippeau . Advocate was founded by Emilie Poteat in 2022.
UrgentIQ – $3.75M
UrgentIQ, a practice management solution for urgent care centers, has raised $3.75M in funding according to a recent SEC filing. The filing indicates that the total offering is for $4.5M and that there were three investors in this close. UrgentIQ was founded by Eric Slater and Nat Gibbs in 2022.
Attention seed-stage founders! 43North is on the hunt for its next cohort. Five companies will receive a $1M investment for 5% equity. The best part? The money is only the beginning. At 43North, you’ll gain access to funding, mentorship and connections designed to fuel your growth and propel your business forward. Learn more and apply at 43North.org.
Populate – $3.5M
Populate, an electronic medical records (EMR) platform for orthopedic, podiatry, and physiatry practices, has raised $3.5M in funding according to a recent SEC filing. The filing indicates the total offering is for $4M and that this close comes from a sole investor. Populate was founded by Zubair Noman and Chance Rodriguez, in 2022.
Seek AI – $3M
Seek AI, a generative AI platform for data that allows teams to query from data using a conversational engine, has raised $3M in funding according to a recent SEC filing. The filing indicates that the round comes from four investors. Founded by Sarah Nagy in 2021, Seek AI has now raised a total of $10.5M in reported equity funding.
OurX – $2.5M
OurX, a personalized scalp and hair wellness startup for textured hair care, has raised $2.5M in Seed funding led by Reign Ventures. OurX was founded by Ceci Kurzman in 2021.
Could your startup use a $1M investment, plus mentorship, and support to scale? Join 43North’s Why to Apply Webinar on June 20th! REGISTER HERE.
Luxos – $1.1M
Luxos, a fractional ownership platform for precious gems , has raised $1.1M in funding according to a recent SEC filing. The filing indicates that the total offering is for $7M and that there were four investors in this close. Founded by Dana Auslander in 2021, Luxos has now raised a total of $3.6M in reported equity funding.
Aktivate – $900K
Aktivate, a management platform for scholastic sports, has raised $900K in funding according to a recent SEC filing. The filing indicates that the total offering is for $1.5M and that there were five investors in this close. Founded by Dhruv Singh and Hesky Kutscher in 2020, Aktivate has now raised a total of $10.2M in reported equity funding.
Fourplay Social – $710K
Fourplay Social, a dating app that facilitates double dates between two groups of friends, has raised $710K in funding according to a recent SEC filing. The filing indicates that the round comes from fifteen investors. Fourplay Social was founded by Danielle Dietzek and Julie Griggs in 2019.
Attention seed-stage founders! 43North is on the hunt for its next cohort. Five companies will receive a $1M investment for 5% equity. The best part? The money is only the beginning. At 43North, you’ll gain access to funding, mentorship and connections designed to fuel your growth and propel your business forward. Learn more and apply at 43North.org.
