About Expa
Expa, an accelerator and incubator program founded in 2013, is based in San Francisco, United States. With a presence in 10 countries, it has supported around 72 startups in sectors like Enterprise Applications, High Tech. As of Aug 2026, Expa has 3 unicorns under its belt and has witnessed 11 portfolio exits. Most notable companies in
its portfolio include Radar, Twelve Labs and Loop. The program is backed by a team of 20 people who primarily support Seed startups based in United States. Its latest investment was a $10M Seed round in Aseon Labs on Jun 26, 2026, which also saw participation from Crane Venture Partners and Y Combinator.
Key Metrics
Founded Year
2013
Location
San Francisco, United States
Portfolio Companies
Sectors of Investment
Stages of Investment
Seed, Series A & 3 more
Locations of Investment
Expa's List of Top Investments
Expa has a portfolio of 72 companies, including 3 unicorns. Their most notable investments are in Collective and Pin.Their portfolio spans across United States, Spain, United Kingdom and 7 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, High Tech, Consumer and 27 other sectors, across stages such as Seed, Series A and 3 more. Here is the list of top investments by Expa:
1. Radar
Platform offering APIs for geofencing, location tracking, and mapping. It provides tools for trip tracking, geocoding, place detection, beacon support, and polygon geofences. The platform supports integration across sectors including retail, logistics, travel, entertainment, and finance.
Key facts about Radar
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: New York City (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $85.5M
- Employee Count: 232 as on Jun 30, 2026
- Investors: Insight Partners, Two Sigma Ventures and 18 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Feb 08, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick

2. Twelve Labs
AI-based platform offering video editing solutions. It leverages AI technology to extract time, objects, text in the video, conversation, people, and actions to synthesize information into vectors. It also provides API for creating and editing videos.
Key facts about Twelve Labs
- Founded Year: 2021
- Location: Seattle (United States)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $207M
- Employee Count: 192 as on Jun 30, 2026
- Investors: New Enterprise Associates, Intel and 29 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Jul 01, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick

3. Loop
Provider of a logistics data platform offering freight audit and visibility. The platform unifies shipment and tracking data, enabling logistics teams to operate efficiently. It offers features such as parcel contract intelligence and carrier payments. The platform provides tools for cost allocation, decision intelligence, and transportation network optimization.
Key facts about Loop
- Founded Year: 2021
- Location: Chicago (United States)
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $160M
- Employee Count: 168 as on Jun 30, 2026
- Investors: Susa Ventures, Tao Capital Partners and 20 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Apr 17, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick

4. Spatial
Developer of a platform for creating and sharing virtual experiences. The platform enables users to design interactive virtual worlds with customisable templates and tools. It supports the integration of 2D, 3D, and video content, facilitating the creation of immersive environments. The platform is accessible across web, virtual reality, augmented reality, and mobile devices.
Key facts about Spatial
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: New York City (United States)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $66.8M
- Employee Count: 62 as on Jun 30, 2026
- Investors: Lerer Hippeau, White Star Capital and 27 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Dec 14, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick

5. Current
Provider of banking services, paycheck advances, credit building, and crypto trades. The company offers tools for managing finances, including early access to paychecks and fee-free overdraft options. It provides secured charge cards designed to help users build credit without annual fees. The platform also allows users to trade cryptocurrency without trading fees.
Key facts about Current
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: New York City (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series E
- Total Funding till date: $668M
- Employee Count: 464 as on Jun 30, 2026
- Investors: Sapphire Ventures, Summit Partners and 27 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, Jun 10, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Expa's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Expa has invested in 72 companies over the last 13 years, with an average of 6 new investments annually in the last 10 years. In 2025, it made 1 investment, while as of Jun 2026, it has made 2 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in Aseon Labs and most recent follow-on round was in Seven Starling.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 2 | 0 | 2 |
2025 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
2024 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
2023 | 8 | 1 | 9 |
2022 | 11 | 4 | 15 |
2021 | 15 | 4 | 19 |
2020 | 7 | 1 | 8 |
2019 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
2018 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
2017 | 7 | 1 | 8 |
Expa's Investments by Stage
Expa has made 32 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $6.63M, 23 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $12.4M, 7 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $31.4M, 1 investment in Series C stage with an average round size of $60M and 1 investment in Series D stage with an average round size of $8.65M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Seed | 32 |
Series A | 23 |
Series B | 7 |
Series C | 1 |
Series D | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Expa's Investments by Sector
Expa has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Enterprise Applications, Consumer, FinTech, Vertical SaaS and Retail. Notably, it has invested in 69 Tech companies, 48 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 41 Software companies and at least 27 companies focusing on Consumer (B2C).Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Enterprise Applications | 38 |
Consumer | 16 |
FinTech | 13 |
Vertical SaaS | 11 |
Retail | 10 |
Others | 81 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Expa's Investments by Geography
Expa has made most investments in United States (47), followed by Spain where it has made 3 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
United States | 47 |
Spain | 3 |
United Kingdom | 3 |
Germany | 2 |
Mexico | 2 |
Others | 5 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Expa's recent investments
Expa has made 2 investments in 2026 so far - Aseon Labs and Iconic.Here are the most recent investments by Expa:
Date | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 26, 2026 | United States | Seed | 6968 | ||
May 27, 2026 | United States | Seed | 4686 | [+5] | |
Sep 05, 2025 | United States | Series A | 4797 | [+8] | |
Dec 12, 2024 | United States | Seed | 7525 | - | |
Oct 24, 2024 | - | Seed | 8260 | [+2] |
Unicorns in Expa's Portfolio
Expa has 3 unicorns in its portfolio - Norm Ai, Fabric and Current. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Norm Ai. It became a unicorn in 2026, 2 years after Expa first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in Expa's portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
59 | Provider of AI agents for legal and regulatory compliance workflows | 2023 | New York City | Series C | uhuzswg | ||
51 | E-commerce and channel sales management platform | 2017 | Bellevue | Series C | nzvmmef | ||
68 | Provider of banking services, paycheck advances, credit building, and crypto trades | 2015 | New York City | Series E | sriabmy |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Expa's Portfolio
1 of Expa's portfolio company became public - ReNew. It got listed on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ), in Aug 2021 at marketcap of $3.29BHere are Expa's portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aug 24, 2021 | Nov 17, 2016 | Series A | 9840 |
Acquired companies in Expa's Portfolio
10 companies from Expa's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Clyde in Mar 2023 by Cover Genius for $*****.Here are Expa's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mar 14, 2023 | Nov 27, 2018 | Seed | 5306 | |
Jan 19, 2023 | Sep 30, 2021 | Series A | 2554 | |
Apr 13, 2022 | May 11, 2021 | Seed | 2543 | |
Aug 25, 2021 | Feb 26, 2019 | Series B | 8336 | |
Jun 30, 2021 | Nov 15, 2016 | Seed | 9907 |
Team profile of Expa
Expa has a team of 20 members including 3 Partners, 3 Venture Partners and 2 Principals located in United States and Portugal. Expa's team sits on the board of 4 companies.Here is a list of top team members in Expa:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | United States | |||
Partner | Sonoma | |||
Partner | Los Angeles | - | - | |
Venture Partner | - | - | ||
Venture Partner | Los Angeles | - | ||
Venture Partner | San Francisco | |||
Principal | San Francisco | - | ||
Principal | Lisboa | - |
Co-investors of Expa
Over the past 13 years, 586 investors have co-invested in Expa's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Expa: Y Combinator, 8VC and 98 others have invested in rounds before Expa. There are 4 companies where Y Combinator has invested before Expa and 2 companies where 8VC has invested before Expa.
- Top Co-investors of Expa: 264 investors entered a company along with Expa. These include investors like Dan Lewis (4 companies).
- Invested after Expa: A total of 222 investors have invested in Expa's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include WndrCo (2 companies) and Mirae Asset (2 companies).
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