The explosion of software solutions has been a boon in many ways for enterprises, with now an almost endless array of options that cater to every aspect of operations, from online payments to customer service and more. However, as more 3rd-party solutions are integrated into companies, tech infrastructure can get more fragmented and complicated to manage. In turn, valuable engineering time is often diverted away from core service development and the priorities of executives. For this reason, Pitbull Ventures is proud to back LINK, a startup on a mission to remove the sting associated with software integration, and to make the data migration process as seamless as possible. By leveraging the startup, which was founded by Sriram Subramanian, companies can drastically reduce their support hours and integration costs. Learn more at: https://linktoany.com

Today our Managing Director Brad Zions will be speaking with founders and entrepreneurs from UCLA’s Venture Incubator as part of their mentor series. He'll be sharing insights on the fundraising landscape in 2024 with the university's cohort of up-and-coming innovators.

EmailAnalytics, founded by Jayson DeMers, is helping team leads and managers take control of sales activity and customer interactions that take place via email. Once accounts are connected, the SaaS platform offers metrics and analytics on key data points including open rates and response times. Permissions and roles can be tiered across the company so managers can better access analytics and performance. With measurable data the startup is helping thousands of companies engage with customers to make more sales. https://emailanalytics.com #verticalsaas

At Pitbull Ventures our team wanted to put a spotlight on Sway (formerly Returnmates), a Los Angeles-based technology company enabling a customer-centric delivery and return experience. The startup was inspired by a fraught visit to the post office back in 2020 that showed how a model similar to Uber could transform e-commerce logistics for both consumers and vendors. Formerly known as Returnmates, the startup is already operating in 20 cities with plans to expand. The platform offers two-day delivery services coupled with a revolutionary way to return and exchange products from the comfort of your doorstep. This means no more long waits to exchange a piece of clothing, and a way for brands to build stronger, lasting relationships with customers. Check out more at https://www.shipsway.com

Matchbook AI, a startup our team is proud to back, is a great example of a SaaS company that's really honed in on an exact pain point thanks to its leadership team's familiarity with the industry. In this instance, it was their understanding that enterprises, despite spending millions on data licensing, often struggle to effectively use external data in their decision-making processes. The company, led by Rushabh Mehta, developed a platform to act as a single integration point for all external data needs, in order to give leaders the insights they need to respond before organizational problems arise. Learn about Matchbook AI here: https://matchbookai.com

Early-stage funding is crucial to getting great ideas off the ground. Unfortunately, capital isn’t always distributed equally amongst founders. Data from Crunchbase that looked at VC investments between 2017 - 2021 found that Latino founders only received 2% of overall funding dollars. That’s why our team is extremely honored to share that Pitbull Ventures was recognized this month by Forbes as one of its five leading VC funds backing Latino founders. Along with the other excellent funds named in the list, we hope every promising startup can find the support they need to grow into outstanding companies. https://lnkd.in/d-Yq49AT

Very proud to see our Managing Partner Brad Zions featured in The Times of Israel last week in a piece from their editor, Dalia M Cohen. The article takes a look at what’s been happening in Silicon Beach and the rise of vertical-specific SaaS solutions like GroWrk, along with some insights into how we adjust the lens on early-stage startup deals at Pitbull Ventures. https://lnkd.in/eCD9bBsQ