About InvestU
InvestU, an accelerator and incubator program founded in 2018, is based in Mesa, United States. With a presence in 2 countries, it has supported around 28 startups in sectors like Enterprise Applications, HealthTech. As of Aug 2026, InvestU has 1 unicorn under its belt and has witnessed 4 portfolio exits. Most notable companies in
its portfolio include Qwick, eVisit and Footprint. The program is backed by a team of 2 people who primarily support Seed startups based in United States. Its latest investment was a $1.7M Seed round in YellowBird on May 21, 2021, which also saw participation from Ridgepeak Partners and Revelry.
Key Metrics
Founded Year
2018
Location
Mesa, United States
Sectors of Investment
Stages of Investment
Seed
Locations of Investment
Unicorn in Portfolio
InvestU's List of Top Investments
InvestU has a portfolio of 28 companies, one of which is a Unicorn. Their most notable investments include Qwick and eVisit.Their portfolio spans across United States and India. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, HealthTech, Life Sciences and 15 other sectors, across stages such as Seed stage. Here is the list of top investments by InvestU:1. Qwick
Qwick offers an online job board for the food industry. Allows employers to post on-demand jobs, search and connect with candidates for the same. Enables candidates to search for jobs. Popular job categories are dishwasher, bartender, and banquet server. Clients include Hilton, Sheraton, DoubleTree, and Cambria Hotels.
Key facts about Qwick
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Phoenix (United States)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $41.3M
- Employee Count: 992 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: State48 Ventures, Trinity Capital and 11 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Nov 01, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. eVisit
Provider of a SaaS-based telehealth platform for healthcare providers. The web application connects primary care providers with their patients by webcam or phone for the remote diagnosis and treatment of most minor medical conditions. It allows providers to collect patient co-pays, electronically prescribe prescriptions to the pharmacy of the patients' choice, and submit medical charts for reimbursement to 3rd party payers. The platform assists providers with billing, appointment booking, and patient scheduling process.
Key facts about eVisit
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: Gilbert (United States)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $75M
- Employee Count: 83 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Goldman Sachs Investment Partners, Frazier VC and 20 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Sep 21, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. Footprint
Provides plant-based bagasse based solutions. The company provides alternative sustainable packaging solutions for trays, cups & lids, consumer goods, frozen items and much more. Also, it helps in reducing carbon footprint from the environment by removing plastic-based material.
Key facts about Footprint
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: Gilbert (United States)
- Stage: Series E
- Total Funding till date: $1.11B
- Employee Count: 646 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Trinity Capital, Impact Engine and 3 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, Apr 06, 2023, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Online gifting platform offering multi-category personalised gift cards. It offers gift cars in various themes and designs for multiple occasions including birthday, wedding, anniversary, and more. The company also offers customizable and printed greeting cards through a self-service kiosks.
Key facts about Inkd Greetings
- Founded Year: 2023
- Location: Phoenix (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $3.66M
- Employee Count: 14 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: AZ Disruptors, InvestU and 1 Other
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Jan 21, 2025, $*****
Cloud-based patient engagement platform. The platform also allows the patient to manage medications, track pain levels, and record health metrics outside the provider visit. Using the patient’s mobile phone, this information is transferred wirelessly and paperless to the healthcare provider at check-in, eliminating the intake forms.
Key facts about Informed Mindset Medical
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Phoenix (United States)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $11.8M
- Employee Count: 19 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Amgen Business Development, Grayhawk Capital and 4 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Sep 03, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
InvestU's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Its most recent first time investment was in YellowBird.InvestU's Investments by Stage
InvestU has made 1 investment in Seed stage with an average round size of $1.7M.InvestU's Investments by Sector
InvestU has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Consumer and Enterprise Applications. Notably, it has invested in 22 Tech companies, 19 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 11 Software companies and at least 7 companies focusing on Consumer (B2C).InvestU's Investments by Geography
InvestU has made most investments in United States (1).InvestU's recent investments
InvestU has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by InvestU:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
May 21, 2021 | United States | Seed | 6605 | [+3] |
Unicorns in InvestU's Portfolio
InvestU has 1 unicorn in its portfolio - Footprint. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Footprint which became a unicorn in 2022, 4 years before InvestU first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in InvestU's portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
57 | Provides plant-based bagasse based solutions | 2014 | Gilbert | Series E | htntxto |
Acquired companies in InvestU's Portfolio
4 companies from InvestU's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was DataStreet in Aug 2023 by Clearstory for $*****.Here are InvestU's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aug 09, 2023 | - | - | 6863 | |
Oct 31, 2022 | - | - | 6970 | |
Mar 16, 2022 | - | - | 1477 | |
Jun 09, 2020 | - | - | 5651 |
Team profile of InvestU
InvestU has a team of 2 members including 2 Principals located in United States. InvestU's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Co-investors of InvestU
Over the past 5 years, 9 investors have co-invested in InvestU's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Top Co-investors of InvestU: 4 investors entered a company along with InvestU. These include investors like Ridgepeak Partners (1 company).
- Invested after InvestU: A total of 5 investors have invested in InvestU's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Rebalance (1 company) and Manifold Group (1 company).
