Portfolio news roundup:
August highlights
Aug 23, 2024
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10:00 AM
August was a dynamic month for our portfolio. In this update, we share the significant progress of 13 companies and one that had to make the difficult decision to dissolve. Here’s the latest:

Juna
SpaceX
Skybound
Bloomi
Rentberry
Blue Social
Revelator
Orange County SC
Klarna
Firefly
Kencko
Superpedestrian
Parlay
Passport
Check out more news from portcos in our July update.


Juna is now available at Urban Outfitters and Thrive Market
Juna is expanding its retail presence through key partnerships. Urban Outfitters gives them access to over 200 stores across the U.S., Canada, and Europe. Thrive Market connects them with 1.4 million members. These partnerships enhance Juna's distribution and visibility, positioning the brand for growth in the competitive wellness market.
In portfolio since
Q4 2020

SpaceX and Nasa launch a Northrop Grumman Cygnus spacecraft to the International Space Station
In portfolio since
Q2 2020


Skybound releases a new game, Closer The Distance
Skybound Games, a division of Skybound Entertainment, the creator-led, multi-platform entertainment company behind mega-franchises The Walking Dead, Invincible, Impact Winter, and more, and award-winning indie studio Osmotic Games, released Closer the Distance, on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
In portfolio since
Q2 2024

Passport partners with Flexport, a global leader is supply chain tech
This collaboration aims to streamline shipping processes and reduce compliance issues, and expand Passport's client base by offering services to Flexport's existing customers.
In portfolio since
Q2 2020

Rentberry Partners with Yuca.live to transform Brazil's Rental Market
By joining forces, Rentberry and Yuca.live combine innovative technology with local expertise to provide a seamless and transparent rental process.
In portfolio since
Q4 2023


Blue Social wins first place in the Gaming Track of the Base Buildathon
Base Buildathon is the largest buildathon in the world, with over 7,500 participants and 1,200+ projects. This victory secures promotion on Coinbase and Base social media platforms, potentially reaching over 5 million people. Additionally, BLUE tokens are now live on UniSwap for trading.
In portfolio since
Q4 2020

Revelator partners with Diggers Factory
This partnership enabled Revelator clients to create on-demand, high-quality vinyl records in limited editions with no financial risk and no overproduction.
In portfolio since
Q3 2023


Bloomi launches in CVS stores nationwide
Bloomi’s Desire Sensual Pleasure Oil is now available in over 1,000 CVS locations, making it the first plant-based arousal product on their shelves. Bloomi also marks the first Latina-led brand in CVS’s intimacy aisle.
CVS Pharmacy is one of the largest pharmacy chains in the United States, with 9,273 locations as of May 2024.
In portfolio since
Q3 2021

Klarna has been selected as a finalist for the Reuters Events Sustainable Business Sustainability Awards
In portfolio since
Q1 2021

Firefly Aerospace gets featured on Real Engineering Youtube channel
With over 4 million subscribers, Real Engineering’s feature on Firefly Aerospace boosts the company’s visibility to a broad, engaged audience in the engineering and aerospace sectors.
In portfolio since
Q3 2021


Kencko unveils a new line of instant iced lattes
In portfolio since
Q2 2023

Orange County SC partners with Hype Wellness Studio
This collaboration marks a step forward in integrating advanced wellness practices into professional sports, enhancing player performance and overall well-being.
In portfolio since
Q1 2024

Superpedestrian launches in Greece
In portfolio since
Q3 2019

Parlay announces its dissolution
Parlay faced significant customer churn in early 2024 due to platform performance issues. Unable to secure necessary funding, forcing them to wind down operations.
In portfolio since
Q3 2018