Like flipping through a yearbook and seeing the people, achievements and high points that punctuate success, reflecting on the latest from notable tech companies in the area is a way of getting more deeply acquainted with their respective track records.
From bringing in new funding and appointing notable names to high-level roles, to continuing to focus on the cultures that brought them to success, the below NYC-based tech companies showed how they continue to make a mark in their fields.
And the variety of industries these 15 businesses impact is worth noting, as well — including healthcare, food and beverage, advertising, insurance and more. Continue on to learn more.
Sorare lets sports fans collect “digital cards” through which they can participate in competitions. First kicking off with soccer, Sorare subsequently ventured into baseball and basketball.
Of note: Sorare announced a $680 million Series B in September 2021. “We believe this is a huge opportunity to create the next sports entertainment giant, bringing Sorare to more football fans and organisations, and to introduce the same proven model to other sports and sports fans worldwide," CEO and Co-founder Nicolas Julia said in a release.
They’re hiring: Interested in the digital collectables space? As of writing, the hybrid organization — which has offices in New York City and Paris — is seeking talent for a handful of teams, with a number of engineering openings.
Through its app, Lemonade connects people to find insurance they need in areas like renters, homeowners, car and life.
From the team: “Lemonade launched with a mission to create the most lovable insurance available — and part of that is our commitment to the world around us,” Senior Social Impact Lead Nina Rauch told Built In NYC in November 2022, adding, “Since our launch in September 2016, Lemonade has donated over $6 million to an incredible range of nonprofits.”
Of note: Building off a European presence in France, Germany and the Netherlands, Lemonade in October announced its entry into the U.K. in partnership with insurance company Aviva. “It’s the best of both worlds, giving people a refreshing experience backed by a company they’ve known and trusted for years,” Lemonade Co-CEO and Co-founder Daniel Schreiber said in a release.
ZocDoc is an app through which individuals can schedule appointments with healthcare professionals like primary care physicians, dentists and dermatologists.
Of note: ZocDoc — whose perks and benefits package includes Headspace access and unlimited PTO — landed on Built In NYC’s list of “100 Best Large Companies To Work For In NYC 2022.”
From the team: “Zocdoc has given me the chance to expand my technical toolkit and taught me invaluable problem-solving skills,” Director of Commercial Analytics and Strategy Nick Finger told Built In NYC in October 2022.
Applecart is an adtech platform that leverages relationships and networks to inform campaigns and strategies through its “Social Graph” technology.
Hybrid work: Applecart aims to give flexibility to its team members through its hybrid work model, a blend of both remote and in-office days. “We feel our hybrid model implements an ideal blend of in-person collaboration and deep work that can be done from anywhere,” Director and People Business Partner Justin Cutler told Built In NYC this fall.
From the team: Marissa Adler, manager of campaigns at Applecart, recently connected with Built In NYC to share her experience of being a longtime team member. “I tell this to everyone, but the team at Applecart is composed of some of the smartest, most dedicated, passionate and kindest people I’ve ever met,” Adler said.
Twill — formerly known as Happify Health until announcing its new name in July 2022 — offers digital tools for people to find healthcare support in areas like mental health and maternal health.
From the team: “We encourage excellence and look for people who demonstrate an ownership mindset and the courage to redefine. My managing philosophy is to enjoy the ride. It’s not all about reaching the goal, it’s also about how you get there,” Chief Product Officer Keren Zimmerman told Built In NYC in an April 2022 interview.
Of note: Notable perks and benefits at Twill — which announced a $73 million raise in March 2021 — include unlimited PTO, parental leave packages and early dismissal at 3 p.m. each Friday.
YieldStreet offers a platform through which individuals can invest in alternative assets like art, real estate and private equity.
From the team: “A career at Yieldstreet offers you an opportunity to join a rapidly growing company that is changing the way people invest. We’re innovating every step of the way. And in doing so, we rely on our incredible employees to bring the company’s vision to reality,” Founder and CEO Milind Mehere told Built In NYC in March 2022.
Of note: Yieldstreet made keys hires to its leadership team this year. In September 2022, it announced the hiring of Rick Winslow — whose previous roles include leading product at Kabbage and leading digital innovation for Capital One Commercial Banking— as chief product officer. A few months prior, in July, it announced that it had tapped Timothy Schott — an alum of Deloitte and Associated Capital Group, among others — as chief financial officer.
Through free service Capitalize, individuals can rollover their existing 401(k) into an IRA.
Of note: Last year, Capitalize joined 20 other need-to-know companies when it made the cut of Built In NYC’s “21 NYC Companies to Watch in 2021” list, citing wins like its $12.5 million Series A funding.
Data-driven team: “At Capitalize, we strive to make data-driven decisions and to support hypotheses about our product’s potential with insights or analytics whenever possible,” Principal Product Designer Emily Lounsbury previously told Built In NYC.
Skillshare offers learners a host of online courses in fields like animation, creative writing, graphic design, marketing and more.
From the team: “Well-being looks different for everyone. At Skillshare, we’ve tried to craft a strategy that serves our team universally. Being a remote-first company, we offer a level of flexibility where our employees don’t have to choose between their work and personal commitments,” Skillshare CEO Matt Cooper told Built In NYC in May 2022.
Of note: In August 2022, Skillshare announced Lauren Tropeano — previously VP of talent management and people strategy at DraftKings — as its newest chief people officer. It also shared that it had appointed James Rosenstock — an alum of orgs including Discovery and Vice Media — as its chief financial officer. “Both have been pivotal in scaling and growing a number of companies, and I’m thrilled to have them in key seats as we focus on Skillshare’s long-term growth,” CEO Cooper said in a release.
Carbyne provides a cloud-based platform for emergency call centers to support response capabilities in a secure manner.
Of note: Carbyne surpassed $100 million in funding on the heels of a $56 million Series C announced in September 2022 and co-led by Hanaco Growth Fund and Cox Enterprises. “As a leading VC with many successful investments in growth companies such as Via and Yotpo, Hanaco is able to provide us with guidance on how to best scale the business,” Carbyne CEO and Founder Amir Elichai wrote to Built In, adding, “The Cox team shares our vision in terms of the need to migrate legacy government systems to the cloud.”
The finer points: Perks and benefits at Carbyne include 13 fully paid weeks of maternity leave, unlimited PTO, access to professional development resources and a home office stipend.
Swimm is a continuous documentation platform that supports engineers’ developing efforts.
The finer points: Focused on growing? One of the company’s perks and benefits, a program called Swimmup, is focused on career development for its team members.
Of note: Swimm brought in a $26.7 million Series A in 2021. “This round makes it possible for Swimm to scale our solution and this vision,” CEO and Co-founder Oren Toledano wrote in a company blog post.
HireArt offers employers tools like sourcing, onboarding and other management tools for hiring contract workers, as well as offering a job board for those seeking positions.
Of note: HireArt — which boasts perks and benefits like $1,500 for remote work setup and an Apple laptop for each employee — clocked in at number 1,174 on the Inc. 5000 2022 list of fastest-growing private companies.
From the team: “We believe that if you put people first, success will follow. We know trust gives rise to empowerment. And we operate with the humility to constantly improve, listen to each other’s ideas and recognize one another’s achievements,” Director of Internal People Operations Brittney Taylor told Built In NYC in July 2022.
Quartet Health provides a platform for people to find either virtual or in-person mental health care. Programs include therapy, psychiatry or a self-guided option.
Of note: Engineering talent at Quartet work with a wide breadth of tools, including JavaScript, Node.js, Python and React.
From the team: “Everyone who joins the company is mission-driven, and this is one of the fundamental factors that bonds us together. Although we are remote, a culture of belonging and inclusion unites us,” Khetam Sukkar, manager, care navigation, told Built In NYC in February 2022.
Leveraging AI, pymetrics — acquired by Harver earlier this year — provides a platform through which employers can gauge candidates’ soft skills in hopes of finding the right candidate for a role.
Of note: Pymetrics’ acquisition by hiring platform Harver was announced in August 2022. “By joining forces, we will be able to offer our customers across the globe a more robust and diverse set of solutions to help them drive better talent decisions,” Harver CEO Scott Landers said in a release.
Industry accolades: Pymetrics earned a spot on both Built In NYC’s “100 Best Places to Work in NYC 2022” and “100 Best Midsize Companies To Work For In NYC 2022.”
Boisson is a purveyor of non-alcoholic drinks in categories like spirits, wine and beer, plus mixers. It has brick-and-mortar locations in New York City, Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Industry intel: Boisson has growth on the mind. In an interview with Forbes, CEO and Co-founder Nick Bodkins detailed aspirations to expand to “30 to 35 locations in 10 markets by the end of 2023” including spots like Boston and Portland.
Of note: Boisson announced in August 2022 $12 million in seed funding. In a press release, Bodkins said, “We believe the N/A category will become a mainstay in the food and beverage industry and are committed to providing sophisticated zero-proof sips to consumers whether they’re staying at home or enjoying an evening out.”
At the heart of fintech company INVISR is Polystack, an AWS-powered app geared toward low-code development solutions in the mortgage space as an alternative to legacy technology.
The tools: INVISR’s tech stack includes AWS, DB2, JavaScript, Node.js, PostgreSQL and React.
From the team: Approximately half of INVISR’s team calls NYC home, so working from its Garment District HQ is a perk, not a requirement. “For those that are local, we utilize an office-occasional model, seeking to balance the flexibility of a work-from-home environment with the relationship-building benefits of a traditional office model,” COO Jeb Hunsinger told Built In NYC in May 2022.
