Andy Smith
Investor @ PullString
San Francisco, United States
Andy Smith is a seed investor at PullString in San Francisco focused on Retail and Computer. Andy Smith is the Advisor at Nubix.
- Total investments:
- 3
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 0%
Last updated:
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Industries Andy Smith invests in
Stages Andy Smith invests in
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Investment Focus
Industry
- Retail 1 (33%)
- Computer 1 (33%)
- Shopping 1 (33%)
- CleanTech 1 (33%)
- Messaging 1 (33%)
Stage
- Seed 2 (67%)
- Series A 1 (33%)
Investments
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FreeWire Technologies
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FreeWire Technologies is the leading manufacturer of battery-integrated EV charging stations and power solutions in the U.S. The Company’s fully-integrated Boost Charger plugs into existing and ubiquitous low-voltage utility service and delivers high-power charging in areas that typically require extensive grid upgrades. The Boost Charger’scombination of proprietary battery and power conversion technology enables ultrafast EV charging at all locations, freeing customers from the costs of providing fast charging using power directly from the electric grid. FreeWire has deployed battery-integrated chargers with Fortune 100 companies, commercial customers, fleets, retail locations, and gas stations across the U.S. and has partnered with bp pulse to deploy Boost Charger in its operations across the UK. | Seed / Jan 01, 2016 | |
Man Crates
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They say 'no' to ugly neckties, cologne samplers and executive trinkets. They don't save wrapping paper, They don't do ribbons.They ship bragworthy gifts for guys. Gifts that you can't wait to arrive because you know the recipient will love opening them.Gifts that people gather round at the office, people followingthe sounds of wood being torn from wood by the included, laser-engraved crowbar.They are Man Crates, and we deliver awesome gifts for men. | Seed / Dec 30, 2014 | |
PullString
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PullString, Inc. is leading the field of computer conversation in both text and voice through a combination of design and technology. PullString (formerly ToyTalk) is an entertainment and technology company combining art and science to enable computer conversation with characters.The company's primary product, the PullString Platform, offersa professional authoring environment, hosted AI and machine learning runtime, and integrated conversation analytics to enterprises, agencies, and startups across verticals as diverse as entertainment, customer service, gaming and VR, travel, automotive, health and fitness, finance, human resources, and IoT.With direct support for all major conversational platforms like Facebook Messenger, Amazon Alexa, Skype, Slack, Kik, mobile, and web, the PullString Platform has been used to create award winning experiences like Call of Duty’s Lt Reyes on Messenger, Hello Barbie, and The Winston Show.PullString, founded as ToyTalk in 2011, has raised more than $44 million in funding from Greylock Partners; Charles River Ventures; Khosla Ventures; True Ventures; and First Round Capital. | $4.2M / Series A / Oct 21, 2011 |
Co-Investors
About PullString
PullString, Inc. is leading the field of computer conversation in both text and voice through a combination of design and technology. PullString (formerly ToyTalk) is an entertainment and technology company combining art and science to enable computer conversation with characters.The company's primary product, the PullString Platform, offersa professional authoring environment, hosted AI and machine learning runtime, and integrated conversation analytics to enterprises, agencies, and startups across verticals as diverse as entertainment, customer service, gaming and VR, travel, automotive, health and fitness, finance, human resources, and IoT.With direct support for all major conversational platforms like Facebook Messenger, Amazon Alexa, Skype, Slack, Kik, mobile, and web, the PullString Platform has been used to create award winning experiences like Call of Duty’s Lt Reyes on Messenger, Hello Barbie, and The Winston Show.PullString, founded as ToyTalk in 2011, has raised more than $44 million in funding from Greylock Partners; Charles River Ventures; Khosla Ventures; True Ventures; and First Round Capital.
PullString Contacts
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Andy Smith
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Michael Abbott
Seed Investor
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Michael Fitzpatrick
President and Chief Operating Officer
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Michael Houlahan
Head of Enterprise
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Renee Adams
Head of Operations, Co-Founder
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What does Andy Smith invest in?
Andy Smith invests primarily in Retail, Computer and Shopping startups, most often at Seed and Series A stage. Most of the 3 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
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When did Andy Smith last invest?
The most recent investment recorded for Andy Smith closed in Jan 2016. Shizune tracks 3 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.
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