Vurb (acquired by Snapchat)

Vurb’s mission is to create a smarter, more connected digital world that empowers people globally to do more of what they want all in one place. Voted ‘Best New App’ by Apple and TIME, Vurb is the only search app that gives you suggestions and results tailored to what you love—and keeps you updated on trending topics you care about. It’s the best way to search, save, and get things done—in one simple app. The company was founded in 2011 by Bobby Lo and was the winner of TechCrunch Disrupt NY 2014. Vurb is based in San Francisco and is financially backed by Redpoint Ventures, Tencent, Vivi Nevo, Max Levchin, Drew Houston, and others.