About TYLT Ventures
TYLT Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2013. It is primarily based out of Santa Monica, United States. As of May 2017, TYLT Ventures has invested in 33 companies. It primarily invests in Seed round in United States based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Consumer to Enterprise Applications and Retail. Most recently it participated in the $***** Series A round of Gamevice Overall, TYLT Ventures portfolio has seen 1 unicorn, 1 IPO and 8 acquisitions including key companies like TodayTix, Flexport and CommLoan. A lot of funds co-invest with TYLT Ventures, with names like Susa Ventures sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. TYLT Ventures has team of 13 people including 2 partners.Key Metrics
Team Members
Portfolio Count
Portfolio Sectors
Portfolio Locations
Rounds of Entry
Seed, Series A & 1 more
Portfolio IPOs
Portfolio Unicorns
Portfolio Soonicorns
TYLT Ventures' List of Top Investments
TYLT Ventures has a portfolio of 33 companies, one of which is a Unicorn. Their most notable investments are in Flexport and Vntana.Their portfolio spans across United States, Singapore and Canada. They have invested in Consumer, Enterprise Applications, Retail and 21 other sectors, across stages such as Seed, Series A and 1 more. Here is the list of top investments by TYLT Ventures:
Thrive Market is an online membership-based platform offering organic groceries. Their product catalog includes snacks, beauty products, household products, beverages, etc. The company claims that its users can shop across categories like vegan, paleo, raw, gluten-free, etc. Some of the brands associated with the company are Jackson's honest, Acure, Smarty Pants, etc.
Key facts about Thrive Market
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: Los Angeles (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $332M
- Employee Count: 926 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Western Technology Investment, SIZE and 64 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Jul 16, 2018, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. Tala
Provider of financial infrastructure and credit decision models. This entity develops risk intelligence and underwriting engines designed to facilitate access to credit. The technology utilizes behavioral data to assess creditworthiness and enable financial transactions through digital interfaces.
Key facts about Tala
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: Santa Monica (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series E
- Total Funding till date: $346M
- Employee Count: 906 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Western Technology Investment, Founders Circle Capital and 51 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Mar 20, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. CustomInk
Online retailer of customizable apparel, promotional products, and related design services. It provides design tools for customising items such as t-shirts, hats, and bags. The business offers options for group orders and fundraising campaigns. It also provides enterprise-level swag management solutions, including custom kits and global shipping.
Key facts about CustomInk
- Founded Year: 2000
- Location: Fairfax (United States)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $41.8M
- Employee Count: 1,286 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: HarbourVest Partners, Great Hill Partners and 14 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, May 2019, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
4. TodayTix
Theater tickets, musicals, plays, Broadway, and more at best prices. This is a digital gateway to live shows, arts, and cultural experiences. It connects users with the best-priced tickets available in major cities worldwide. It partners with numerous venues to provide access to a wide range of entertainment options, including musicals, plays, comedy, family-friendly shows, opera, concerts, and dance performances. The platform offers deals, rush tickets, and lottery options. It aims to enhance the cultural experience by connecting people with live entertainment. It is a B2C platform offering a subscription service to discover and book tickets for various events.
Key facts about TodayTix
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: New York City (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $94.6M
- Employee Count: 237 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Walden Venture Capital, Great Hill Partners and 18 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, May 16, 2019, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
5. Flexport
Provider of end-to-end supply chain logistics platform. It offers ocean and air freight, trucking, and fulfillment services. The platform provides real-time shipment tracking and management tools, including customs brokerage and trade finance options. It also includes features for order management, buyer consolidation, and carbon control. The platform integrates with various e-commerce and retail partners, facilitating seamless omnichannel selling. The company aims to streamline the entire supply chain process from origin to customer delivery.
Key facts about Flexport
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series E
- Total Funding till date: $2.5B
- Employee Count: 2,949 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Star Tech NG, K2 Global and 120 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, Jan 19, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
TYLT Ventures' Year-on-Year Investment Trends
TYLT Ventures has invested in 33 companies over the last 12 years, with an average of 0 new investment annually in the last 10 years. Its most recent first time investment was in Gamevice and most recent follow-on round was in TodayTix.TYLT Ventures' Investments by Stage
TYLT Ventures has made 5 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $3.2M, 3 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $7.97M and 1 investment in Series C stage with an average round size of $149M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Seed | 5 |
Series A | 3 |
Series C | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
TYLT Ventures' Investments by Sector
TYLT Ventures has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Consumer, Enterprise Applications, Media & Entertainment, Vertical SaaS and Consumer Goods. Notably, it has invested in 30 Tech companies, 18 Consumer (B2C) companies, 16 Enterprise (B2B) companies and at least 12 companies focusing on Software.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Consumer | 5 |
Enterprise Applications | 3 |
Media & Entertainment | 3 |
Vertical SaaS | 2 |
Consumer Goods | 1 |
Others | 5 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
TYLT Ventures' Investments by Geography
TYLT Ventures has made most investments in United States (9).TYLT Ventures' recent investments
TYLT Ventures has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by TYLT Ventures:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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May 31, 2017 | United States | Series A | 9322 | ||
Oct 13, 2016 | United States | Series C | 8417 | ||
Jun 13, 2016 | United States | Seed | 5686 | ||
Feb 23, 2016 | United States | Series B | 9904 | ||
Jan 22, 2016 | United States | Series A | 7647 |
Unicorns in TYLT Ventures' Portfolio
TYLT Ventures has 1 unicorn in its portfolio - Flexport. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Flexport which became a unicorn in 2019, 3 years after TYLT Ventures first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in TYLT Ventures' portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
74 | Provider of end-to-end supply chain logistics platform | 2013 | San Francisco | Series E | mrldcp{ |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in TYLT Ventures' Portfolio
1 of TYLT Ventures' portfolio company became public - Skye Bioscience. It got listed on the OTC Markets (OTCMKTS), in Nov 2014 at marketcap of undefinedHere are TYLT Ventures' portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nov 26, 2014 | - | - | 4266 |
Acquired companies in TYLT Ventures' Portfolio
8 companies from TYLT Ventures' portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was CommLoan in Dec 2025 by Windtree Therapeutics for $*****.Here are TYLT Ventures' portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dec 03, 2025 | - | - | 9722 | |
Oct 20, 2025 | Nov 20, 2014 | Series A | 6226 | |
Oct 25, 2021 | - | - | 3881 | |
Sep 08, 2021 | - | - | 3690 | |
Dec 12, 2019 | Jan 22, 2016 | Series A | 1660 |
Team profile of TYLT Ventures
TYLT Ventures has a team of 13 members including 2 Partners located in United States. TYLT Ventures' team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Co-investors of TYLT Ventures
Over the past 12 years, 106 investors have co-invested in TYLT Ventures's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before TYLT Ventures: Greycroft, Scrippsnetworkinteractive.com and 23 others have invested in rounds before TYLT Ventures. There are 2 companies where Greycroft has invested before TYLT Ventures and 1 company where Scrippsnetworkinteractive.com has invested before TYLT Ventures.
- Top Co-investors of TYLT Ventures: 49 investors entered a company along with TYLT Ventures. These include investors like Susa Ventures (2 companies).
- Invested after TYLT Ventures: A total of 32 investors have invested in TYLT Ventures's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include GS Group (1 company), Great Hill Partners (1 company) and Walden Venture Capital (1 company).
Recent News related to TYLT Ventures
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TodayTix Makes Inroads Into Broadway’s Ticketing Business - The New York TimesThe New York Times•Feb 23, 2016•TodayTix, TYLT Ventures, Walden Venture Capital
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SnapMD raises $5.3M to help providers connect with their patients remotely | MobiHealthNewsMobiHealthNews•Jan 26, 2016•SnapMD, TYLT Ventures, J.F. Shea Co
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TodayTix Stages A Mobile Coup Of The $50 Billion Theater Ticket BusinessTechCrunch+•Dec 15, 2014•TodayTix, SF Capital Group, TYLT Ventures, Rubicon Venture Capital
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TodayTix Completes $6.1 Million Financing Deal With SF Capital | DeadlineDeadline•Nov 20, 2014•TodayTix, SF Capital Group, TYLT Ventures, Rubicon Venture Capital
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