10X Capital is a venture capital investment firm based in New York, founded in 2004. The firm focuses on investing in the technology sector and aims to bridge the gap between Wall Street and Silicon Valley. By bringing institutional capital to high-growth ventures in both private and public markets, 10X Capital assists founders and investors in achieving scale and liquidity while allowing them to maintain control and upside potential. The firm collaborates with leading technology investors, positioning itself as a significant player in the capital structure.
Portal is a cell engineering platform firm that enables next generation cell engineering and cell analytics in research and clinical settings.
Betr Holdings
Venture Round in 2024
Betr is a Miami-based company founded in 2022 that specializes in micro-betting, offering a direct-to-consumer platform for sports betting. The company aims to disrupt traditional gambling methods by providing a unique betting experience that allows users to place bets on every moment of a live sporting event. Betr emphasizes responsible play, equipping users with tools to manage their gambling activities and maintain control over their betting experiences. This focus on responsible gaming ensures that users can enjoy the thrill of sports betting while staying within their personal limits.
Misfits Market
Venture Round in 2023
Misfits Market, Inc. is an online grocery store based in Pennsauken, New Jersey, that focuses on reducing food waste by offering a subscription box service. Founded in 2018 by Abhi Ramesh, the company provides fresh and organic fruits and vegetables, as well as sustainably sourced pantry staples, at prices up to 40 percent lower than traditional grocery stores. The subscription boxes contain items that are often deemed unsellable by farms and retailers, allowing customers to access healthy food while helping to minimize waste in the food system. Through direct relationships with growers and producers, Misfits Market aims to enhance food accessibility and sustainability.
Polygraf
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Polygraf AI specializes in providing data integrity, monitoring, and governance solutions tailored for organizations utilizing artificial intelligence tools. With a focus on a Zero Trust on-premises user interface, Polygraf addresses the evolving risks of data leakage, breaches, and the challenges posed by AI-generated content. Its proprietary AI-powered software empowers data-centric organizations to identify and mitigate these emerging threats in real time, ensuring the protection of confidential information and compliance with regulatory standards. The company has received recognition for its innovative approach, being named the Top AI Governance Product in the 2024 Product Awards and ranked among the Top Analytics Startups to Watch Globally. Polygraf also focuses on auditing AI and machine learning systems to identify potential biases and ensure reliability in training data sets and models.
Biofire Group
Series A in 2022
Biofire is focused on advancing firearm safety through innovative smart gun technology. The company's flagship product, the Biofire Smart Gun, utilizes advanced biometric systems to ensure that the weapon is accessible only to authorized users while remaining securely locked for others. This intelligent locking mechanism enhances gun safety and allows for quick access in critical situations. Biofire aims to transform the firearm industry by integrating these advanced safety features without compromising privacy and civil liberties, presenting a comprehensive reimagining of how firearms can be secured and used responsibly.
Aanika Biosciences
Venture Round in 2022
Aanika Biosciences is a biotechnology company that provides food security services for large agricultural and food companies. The company combines IT and synthetic biology to develop novel solutions to a wide array of challenges. They use synthetic biology to ensure the integrity of supply chains and reduce potential losses. It helps companies gain valuable insights about their supply chains and their customers make better consumption choices and create a more sustainable world. Aanika Biosciences was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, USA.
Bite Investments
Seed Round in 2022
Bite Investments is a developer of a software-as-a-service platform tailored for the alternative asset management sector. The company's flagship product, Bite Stream, is a versatile platform that helps fund managers streamline the distribution of private market investment products. It offers a fully digital experience for various investment processes, including product launches, investor subscriptions, onboarding, and post-investment events. By simplifying these operations, Bite Stream enhances the efficiency and compliance of alternative asset management. Additionally, Bite Asset Management operates an online investment platform that democratizes access to alternative investments, previously confined to institutional markets, thereby catering to a broader audience of investors and advisors. The company collaborates with advisors, asset and wealth managers, private banks, and fund managers to digitize their operations and implement innovative private market technology strategies.
Serif
Seed Round in 2022
Serif is a digital community connecting LGBTQ+ people through virtual experiences. Serif supports real-time conversations and allows to share experiences, thereby enabling users to connect and converse with members one-on-one or in small groups and feel less isolated.
Yumi
Series B in 2021
Yumi is the definitive source for parents seeking to understand what they are feeding their children and why, offering a science-based early childhood meal delivery program that is the most convenient and most nutritional option in the market.
Autolab
Seed Round in 2021
Autolab, founded in 2014 and based in Bogotá, Colombia, provides a digital platform that connects vehicle owners with repair shops, offering a reliable alternative to traditional dealerships and informal repair shops. The company aims to enhance the vehicle repair experience by ensuring high-quality service and efficient operations through its technology infrastructure. Autolab's platform facilitates a wide range of services, including general maintenance, electrical work, bodywork, and painting, making it easier for car owners to access affordable and dependable repair solutions while supporting repair shops in optimizing their operations.
Jet Media Network
Seed Round in 2021
Jet Media Network delivers data-driven next-generation media networks and creates change through the empowerment of communities, thereby enabling high-profile athletes and celebrities by offering them bespoke mobile destinations that create direct-to-fan experiences.
Mast Reforestation
Series A in 2021
Mast Reforestation offers a comprehensive solution for large-scale reforestation efforts aimed at restoring forests damaged by wildfires. By addressing financial, procedural, and seed supply challenges, the company has developed a vertically integrated approach that streamlines the reforestation process. Mast has established itself as the largest seed and seedling vendor in the Western United States, a crucial component in overcoming reforestation bottlenecks. The company provides a full range of services, including seed collection, seedling cultivation, site preparation, planting, and ongoing monitoring. By leveraging project finance, Mast generates carbon removal credits, allowing landowners to undertake reforestation at no cost while contributing to the reduction of carbon emissions. This model not only supports environmental restoration but also facilitates corporate investment in sustainable practices.
Maxine's Heavenly
Seed Round in 2021
Maxine's Heavenly is a manufacturer and reseller of nutritious cookies designed to provide healthier alternatives to processed flours, sugars, and animal products. The brand specializes in soft-baked cookies crafted from wholesome ingredients, including gluten-free oats, coconut sugar, nectar, oat fiber, dates, and palm fruit oil. This focus on real, beneficial components allows customers to enjoy a guilt-free snacking experience.
SendBird
Secondary Market in 2021
SendBird is a platform that specializes in messaging and chat APIs for mobile applications and websites, aiming to enhance customer interactions through digitized communication. The platform allows businesses to initiate autonomous support and sales conversations, while still involving human agents for more complex inquiries. With a focus on omnichannel AI, SendBird facilitates the creation of AI agents that can engage customers proactively, fostering meaningful connections at scale. The company serves over 4,000 leading applications, including DoorDash, Match Group, Noom, and Yahoo Sports, and processes more than 7 billion conversations monthly. SendBird is recognized for its reliability, security, and compliance with enterprise-level requirements. Headquartered in California, the company is supported by notable investors, including ICONIQ, SoftBank, and Y Combinator.
Esper
Series A in 2021
Esper is a developer of a policy collaboration platform that assists government agencies in managing public policy effectively. The company's software enables officials to integrate and transform policy data into actionable insights, promoting transparent and data-driven decision-making. By streamlining internal workflows, Esper helps create a comprehensive infrastructure that supports the entire policymaking lifecycle. The company has established partnerships with various government entities, including the New York City Police Department, Washington Department of Health, and California State Treasurer’s Office. With a workforce of over 30 employees, Esper has successfully secured over $14 million in funding to enhance its offerings and expand its reach in the public sector.
Muze
Secondary Market in 2021
Muze is a creative messaging app that expands how users can communicate. It is building a more expressive and creative social ecosystem that gives users the freedom to share an experience or tell a story without the constraints of current social platforms. Founded in 2018 by Willem Simons, Grant Davis, and Douglas Witte, Muze is headquartered in New York.
Bitwise Industries
Series B in 2021
Bitwise Industries Inc. is a technology ecosystem company based in Fresno, California, founded in 2013. It focuses on enhancing the local technology landscape through education, execution, and physical space. The company operates Geekwise Academy, an accelerated training program that equips individuals of all ages, particularly those from marginalized backgrounds, with essential coding skills for the modern job market. Additionally, Bitwise Industries runs a custom software development firm, Shift3 Technologies, which pairs senior developers with entry-level programmers to create software solutions. The company also emphasizes community development by providing paid apprenticeships, helping students gain practical tech experience and connect with job opportunities, while constructing vibrant workspaces in underserved areas to foster collaboration among technologists and technology companies.
Tarform Motorcycles
Seed Round in 2021
Tarform Motorcycles AB focuses on developing electric motorcycles that prioritize sustainability and smart technology. Founded in 2016, the company operates from offices in Nybro, Sweden, and Brooklyn, New York. Tarform aims to redefine two-wheeled transportation by offering fully electric, zero-emission motorcycles made from sustainable materials. Its innovative motorcycles feature a digitally integrated smart system that enhances the riding experience by monitoring vehicle health; riders receive alerts regarding maintenance issues directly on their smartphones and can schedule appointments through the accompanying application. The company first showcased its concept prototypes at the NewLab innovation center in the Brooklyn Navy Yard in October 2018.
GEn1E Lifesciences
Seed Round in 2021
GEn1E Lifesciences Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Palo Alto, California, focused on developing innovative therapies for inflammatory and age-related diseases. Established in 2018, GEn1E employs a unique artificial intelligence platform to expedite the drug development process, targeting multiple mechanisms of action for protein therapeutics. Their portfolio includes MUC1-ED, an antibacterial therapy for pseudomonas infections, and a robust pipeline of over 21 novel immunomodulatory therapies aimed at rare diseases that currently lack effective treatments. The company’s AI-driven approach aims to significantly reduce the time and costs associated with drug development, with plans to advance additional therapies to investigational new drug (IND) status within the next year. GEn1E's team, comprised of experienced professionals in drug development and machine learning, is dedicated to creating life-saving treatments for patients in need, addressing the substantial unmet medical demands in the field.
Heretto
Seed Round in 2021
Heretto is an AI-powered content operations platform that focuses on enhancing customer experiences for companies. It offers a Component Content Management System that facilitates collaboration and dynamic publishing, enabling organizations to transform their content into flexible and manageable data. This structured content approach allows clients to leverage information across various departments, including documentation, customer support, marketing, human resources, and regulatory compliance. By streamlining content creation, management, and distribution, Heretto helps businesses improve their operational efficiency and resolve product issues more effectively.
Vivid Machines
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Vivid Machines is a startup focused on enhancing agricultural production for fruit and vegetable farmers through innovative technology. The company develops advanced vision sensors and machine learning systems that deliver plant-specific insights, allowing farmers to capture critical information about their crops that was previously unnoticed. This technology enables farmers to digitize the physical and chemical attributes of their fields, facilitating more informed decision-making and increasing the proportion of produce that reaches grocery stores. Vivid Machines' system operates in real-time, quantifying fruit and size distribution, identifying pests and diseases, and evaluating overall plant health. By integrating seamlessly into existing workflows, the company provides valuable data to growers, pack houses, and fruit marketers, ultimately optimizing the fruit supply chain.
Firefly
Series B in 2021
Firefly is building the first mobility based Smart Screens - Smart Cities advertising and data platform that utilizes the ride share and gig economy for distribution and scale. Firefly's unique location-based, “situationally aware” software and 1st party data enable the most granular, audience-based targeting of any away from home medium on any screen type. Through the digital signages installed atop hundreds of taxis, Firefly is sending targeted ads via 4G and 4G LTE cellular transmission. Firefly was founded in 2017 and is based in San Francisco, California.
Adway
Seed Round in 2021
Adway is a digital advertising medium that allows for flexible and targeted geo-fencing on vehicles, which can be displayed wherever and whenever. Adway is the first of its kind, employing projection technology to show static images as well as full HD video on vehicles. The company was established in 2018 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
Autonomy
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Autonomy is a technology company dedicated to making mobility accessible and affordable through innovative car subscription services. Founded by industry disruptors Scott Painter and Georg Bauer, Autonomy builds on their experience in auto retail and finance to offer a comprehensive vehicle subscription platform. This platform is designed to facilitate the growth of vehicle subscriptions as a viable alternative to traditional car purchasing, particularly focusing on the used vehicle and zero-emission vehicle sectors. By leveraging partnerships with automakers and dealerships, Autonomy provides consumers with flexibility and control over their mobility choices, promoting a model that alleviates long-term financial commitments and supports sustainable transportation options. The company's mission is to transform the automotive landscape by making vehicle access more straightforward and cost-effective, ultimately enhancing the overall mobility experience.
Archipelo
Seed Round in 2021
The Archipelo Developer Security Posture Management Platform provides organizations with—the underlying system of record to capture SDLC event data tied to developer actions. Archipelo empowers security, GRC, and engineering teams to proactively identify, triage, and mitigate risks before they impact your business. Archipelo seamlessly integrates with developer workflows to ensure automated developer security and compliance.
Cquence
Seed Round in 2021
Cquence, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in developing a data-driven video editing platform. Founded in 2019, the platform leverages artificial intelligence to analyze video content, streamlining the editing process for creators. Cquence focuses on enabling fast and accessible video creation and collaboration, making it easier for users to produce quality video content. The company's innovative approach aims to enhance workflow efficiency in video production, catering to the needs of diverse creators.
Food Is Good
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Food Is Good, Inc. is focused on enhancing personal well-being through nutrition. The company has developed the Fig App, a dietary and nutrition application that assists users in creating and identifying customized diet profiles. This platform enables individuals to input their dietary needs and efficiently find suitable grocery options that align with their unique requirements. By streamlining the process of managing dietary restrictions, Food Is Good aims to empower users to make informed food choices that promote their health and wellness.
Moons
Series A in 2021
Moons is a healthcare technology company based in Mexico City that specializes in orthodontic and dental hygiene products. Founded in 2019, the company offers innovative dental services, including the creation of personalized invisible aligners designed for each patient. Customers can visit Moons Studios for an initial consultation, where their teeth are scanned to develop a tailored treatment plan. Moons then manufactures and mails a set of 3D-printed aligners, allowing clients to straighten and whiten their teeth without the use of traditional braces. This process typically enables patients to achieve their desired smile in approximately six months, making orthodontic care more accessible and convenient.
Aescape
Seed Round in 2021
Aescape, Inc., founded in 2017 and based in New York, is a technology company focused on enhancing massage therapy and wellness experiences through innovative, data-driven solutions. The company develops robotics-driven technology that automates soft tissue treatments and integrates artificial intelligence to provide personalized wellness experiences. By combining cutting-edge research with a user-friendly interface, Aescape aims to address the growing demand for physical wellness and recovery solutions suitable for everyone, from elite athletes to fitness newcomers. The company also seeks to support massage therapists and athletic trainers by offering a scalable and reliable tool that mitigates labor shortages in the industry. Ultimately, Aescape's mission is to foster a deeper relationship between individuals and their bodies, improving overall well-being.
Clubhouse
Series C in 2021
Clubhouse is an audio-based social platform that facilitates casual conversations and connection-building among users and their networks. The app allows individuals to join live, audio-only rooms where they can engage in discussions, either by participating or listening in. Users can connect with friends or explore new topics and people through their social circles, enabling spontaneous interactions and fostering a sense of community. Clubhouse emphasizes casual, drop-in conversations, providing a unique space for users to engage with others around the world at their convenience.
Novo Space
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Novo is bringing the pace of commercial innovation to space. To put it simply, we make lego computers for satellites. Customers can plug and play our products to make their own high-performance subsystem. We focus on delivering affordable and high-performance satellite electronics to enable your mission.
Options MD
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Options MD is a telemedicine platform focused on delivering personalized care for individuals experiencing severe and treatment-resistant mental illnesses. The platform utilizes artificial intelligence to match patients with innovative depression care options provided by psychiatric experts. By streamlining the referral process to in-house specialists, Options MD enables patients to access appropriate medical care more efficiently, aiming to improve their treatment outcomes.
Maximus
Seed Round in 2021
Maximus is a consumer telemedicine company for men’s health and hormone optimization. Maximus is revolutionizing the performance enhancement space by democratizing doctor-prescribed protocols developed by some of the world’s leading experts in men’s health. Maximus’ King Protocol utilizes a convenient prescription medication capsule to stimulate natural testosterone production, proven by at-home lab tests. Maximus was established in 2020 by Cameron Sepah in Santa Monica, California.
FiscalNote Holdings
Venture Round in 2021
FiscalNote is a provider of global policy and market intelligence solutions, utilizing artificial intelligence and big data to offer predictive analytics on governmental actions. Its flagship platform enables real-time legislative predictions and includes tools for enterprise collaboration, data visualization, and insights into campaign finance and demographics. The company's product suite, which includes FiscalNote Core, CQ Federal, and EU Issue Tracker, supports businesses, government institutions, and nonprofits in effective policy management and risk mitigation. Additionally, with contributions from expert analysis firms, FiscalNote delivers comprehensive geopolitical and market intelligence services. By integrating policy intelligence into daily operations, FiscalNote empowers its clients to make informed decisions efficiently.
Tactogen
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Tactogen is a biopharma startup based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2020 by neuroscientist Matthew Baggott and entrepreneur Luke Pustejovsky. The company focuses on developing empathogen medicines, which are designed to promote mental wellness and facilitate emotional connection among individuals. Tactogen's innovative approach centers on creating safer and more effective pharmaceuticals, including novel molecules and drug discovery methods aimed at producing unique emotional states that balance openness and motivation. This research-driven initiative seeks to enhance the efficacy of psychotherapy and other psychological treatments while ensuring that empathogens can be prescribed safely for take-home use.
Moth + Flame
Seed Round in 2021
Moth + Flame VR specializes in developing virtual training technology that aims to redefine immersive learning and communication. The company provides enterprise-scale clients with innovative training platforms powered by artificial intelligence and natural language processing. These platforms deliver adaptive learning programs focused on both hard and soft skills, allowing organizations to offer comprehensive and engaging training experiences across various industries.
Foodstirs
Series A in 2021
Foodstirs, LLC is a Santa Monica-based company that specializes in providing food crafting kits and healthy entrée recipes designed to engage children in learning basic cooking skills. The company offers a variety of products through its Junk-Free Bakery, which include lower-sugar and USDA organic baking kits, mixes, and ready-made treats such as donuts, muffins, and brownies. By focusing on better-for-you sweet baked goods, Foodstirs aims to foster connections among families through the joy of baking. Their offerings are available online, allowing consumers to either bake these treats themselves or enjoy them ready-to-eat.
Valkyrie Investments
Series A in 2021
Valkyrie Investments is an alternative asset management firm that bridges traditional finance with the emerging cryptocurrency sector. The firm focuses on creating and managing diverse portfolios and products that include exposure to digital assets and other innovative investments. With a team of seasoned professionals who have extensive experience in leading financial institutions, Valkyrie Investments offers a platform designed to make investing in alternative assets both accessible and secure. The firm emphasizes the development of unique investment products, aiming to enhance returns for investors while fostering economic growth and technological advancement.
Extend
Series C in 2021
Extend is an API first company that allows any merchant to offer extended warranties and protection plans, both online and offline, while also providing the merchant's end customers with a vastly improved and modern support experience that eliminates many of the issues customers face today with legacy underwriters. Their intelligent decision engine uses machine learning to optimize warranty offers in real-time, thereby improving warranty and cart conversions and generating the most revenue for the merchant. Extend platform is integrated into leading eCommerce solutions including Shopify, Magento, Salesforce Commerce Cloud, BigCommerce, and others so that they can be up and running quickly, with no technical requirements. They also provide custom API integrations for larger merchants who have their own eCommerce platform. It stores all the details of an individual's product purchase and warranty plan for them, while also assisting throughout the claim process to create a seamless experience from start to finish. It was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Reel
Seed Round in 2021
Reel is a platform for debt-free shopping that makes it simple to pay for what you want in installment savings. From a new pair of shoes to an Apple Watch, we help you save a little every day, while by giving you inspiration and price alerts.
Omnitron Sensors
Seed Round in 2021
Omnitron Sensors is a developer of advanced sensor technology aimed at enhancing the safety and autonomy of self-driving cars and drones. The company specializes in silicon photonics processes to create high-performance and cost-effective sensors that are essential for safety-critical applications. By providing tools that facilitate full autonomy, Omnitron Sensors enables clients to implement reliable solutions for driverless vehicles, ensuring safe navigation in various environments.
LumaTax
Venture Round in 2021
LumaTax, Inc. specializes in developing sales tax practice management software tailored for small businesses. The company's flagship product is an economic nexus analysis tool that simplifies the process of evaluating transactions against state thresholds to ascertain nexus in various taxing jurisdictions. LumaTax's platform also facilitates the filing and payment of sales and use tax returns across the United States. The software is designed to serve diverse industries, including food and beverage, retail, services, and health and beauty. Established in 2016 and headquartered in San Diego, California, LumaTax aims to enhance sales tax compliance for its clients through automated solutions and intelligent applications.
Nimbus
Seed Round in 2021
Nimbus is a developer of an innovative electric autocycle designed to address traffic congestion and provide a sustainable transportation alternative to traditional vehicles. This platform combines the maneuverability of a moped with the advantages of a car, delivering an enhanced passenger experience while incorporating autonomous capabilities. By offering a solution tailored for the increasingly urbanizing global population, Nimbus aims to alleviate the challenges associated with car usage, such as traffic, parking difficulties, and emissions. The company's focus on improving transportation aligns with efforts to enhance living standards and tackle climate change through more efficient mobility solutions.
BitPay
Secondary Market in 2021
BitPay, Inc. is a company that specializes in providing enterprise-grade bitcoin payment solutions tailored for businesses and organizations. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, BitPay offers a range of services including a RESTful API and a bitcoin payment gateway API, which facilitate secure payment processing. The company also supports native payment protocols, signed payment requests, and direct payment communication. Additionally, BitPay provides Copay, a bitcoin wallet solution that integrates Intel hardware security for enhanced protection of private keys and transaction signing. Its BitPay Send service enables organizations to pay employees, vendors, and contractors using cryptocurrency. The company has established a strategic processing relationship with Aliant Payment Systems to further enhance its offerings in the blockchain payments technology sector.
Allstar
Seed Round in 2021
Allstar is a video gaming platform that aims to democratize gaming content by empowering gamers to create and share professional-quality short-form videos. Through its advanced creator tools and infrastructure, Allstar enables users to easily capture, personalize, and distribute their best gaming and esports moments as high-quality "snackable" videos across various platforms and devices. This innovative approach allows gamers to take center stage in their own content, fostering a creative community where gaming experiences can be showcased and celebrated.
Percent Technologies
Series A in 2021
Percent Technologies is a fintech company that has developed a modern credit marketplace aimed at transforming the private credit industry. Founded in 2018, Percent provides innovative technology that enhances the efficiency and speed of private credit transactions while significantly reducing costs. Its core infrastructure enables the sourcing, structuring, syndication, surveillance, and servicing of private credit deals, effectively bringing public market efficiencies to a traditionally analog market. The company has facilitated over $1.2 billion in transaction volume, establishing itself as a key player in the multi-trillion-dollar private credit sector. Percent's platform serves as a vital resource for investors, borrowers, and underwriters, aiming to streamline access to private credit investments.
Oath Care
Seed Round in 2021
Oath Care is developing an innovative model of group-based, continuous healthcare aimed at enhancing health outcomes for children. The company operates an online platform that connects medical providers with families, fostering intimate connections and shared parental experiences. Through this platform, users can access specialist support and guidance via group chats and one-on-one video calls. This approach allows patients to receive tailored medical and emotional support, addressing their individual needs effectively.
CreatorPlus
Venture Round in 2021
CreatorPlus is a new streaming platform and studio that supports your favorite digital Creators by providing them with the creative freedom to develop their most powerful stories into feature films and bring them directly to viewers. The films of the company can be viewed on the CreatorPlus website and app.
Voatz
Venture Round in 2021
Voatz, Inc. is a mobile application developer specializing in secure voting solutions for elections. Founded in 2014 and based in Brookline, Massachusetts, the company offers a mobile-first elections platform that utilizes a blockchain infrastructure and biometric authentication to ensure voter security and accessibility. Voatz has successfully facilitated over 5 million votes across 140 elections in seven countries, including the first mobile voting in U.S. Federal Election history in 2018 and participation in the 2020 U.S. Presidential Elections. Its technology generates real-time, voter-verified paper ballots for record-keeping, allowing voters to cast their ballots using their mobile devices while assisting election administrators in managing the voting process efficiently. The platform has been adopted by multiple jurisdictions, including 15 cities in Canada for the 2022 Ontario Municipal Elections, and it played a role in the historic 2024 Presidential Elections in Mexico.
Facet
Venture Round in 2021
Facet is a computer software company that provides artists and engineers, aiming to redefine and humanize the creative process.
Makara
Seed Round in 2021
Makara is a cryptocurrency investing platform that specializes in providing secure trading technology for digital assets. Founded in 2021 by Sadie Raney, Jesse Proudman, and Matt Kern, the company is based in Seattle, Washington. Makara’s mission is to simplify the investment process in cryptocurrencies, offering users a proprietary platform designed for ease of use and security. The company emphasizes accessibility for a wide range of investors, focusing on delivering a streamlined experience for managing digital assets.
Talyn Air
Seed Round in 2021
Talyn Air, Inc. designs and manufactures electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for both passengers and cargo. Established in 2019 and based in Los Angeles, California, the company focuses on innovative aviation technology that enhances operational efficiency. Its aircraft systems are capable of separating and recombining in mid-air, enabling each vehicle to function at optimal performance while minimizing energy waste. Founded by Jamie Gull and Evan Mucasey, Talyn Air aims to revolutionize urban air mobility and logistics through its advanced aircraft solutions.
American Gene Technologies
Venture Round in 2021
American Gene Technologies (AGT) specializes in developing innovative gene therapies aimed at curing serious diseases, including infectious diseases, cancers, and inherited disorders. The company is advancing its proprietary gene-delivery platform, which is backed by multiple patents, including those for its AGT103-T cell product designed to functionally cure HIV. AGT is also focused on a unique immuno-oncology approach that stimulates gamma-delta T cells to target various solid tumors. Additionally, the company has developed a synthetic gene to provide effective treatments for Phenylketonuria (PKU). AGT’s clinical trial for an HIV cure has the potential to not only address a significant public health challenge but also validate its technology platform for treating a variety of diseases.
Spark Grills
Seed Round in 2021
Spark Grills features proprietary wood and charcoal Briq system, loading and quick ignition is simple, while clean-up is seamless and mess-free. Spark is a design-forward charcoal grill that fires up in seconds and has oven-like temperature control, allowing grilling enthusiasts, and home chefs alike, to dial in their culinary creativity. It was founded in 2017 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado.
Mission Barns
Series A in 2021
Mission Barns, Inc., founded in 2018 and based in Berkeley, California, specializes in the production of cell-cultured meat derived from animal cells. The company employs cellular agriculture techniques to cultivate animal cells in a nutrient-rich environment, allowing for the sustainable growth of meat without the adverse effects associated with traditional intensive animal agriculture. By starting with a small number of cells from select animals, Mission Barns aims to provide consumers with juicy and savory meat products that meet the increasing demand for sustainable food alternatives. The company's innovative approach lies at the intersection of biotechnology and food science, contributing to a more responsible food system.
Allurion
Venture Round in 2021
Allurion Technologies is developing a medical device for weight loss that can be delivered and removed without surgery or endoscopy.
PebblePost
Series C in 2021
PebblePost is the leading digital-to-direct mail marketing platform. They capture online interest and intent data to send relevant direct mail that activates buying decisions at home and drives conversions everywhere. The company invented Programmatic Direct Mail to help brands convert more shoppers into buyers using advanced targeting, algorithmic optimization, attribution, and quantitative analysis. PebblePost is a venture-backed company based in New York.
Gemist
Seed Round in 2021
Gemist, Inc. is a jewelry company based in Los Angeles, California, specializing in customizable rings and accessories. Founded in 2018 and formerly known as Madeline's Rings Co., Gemist offers an innovative online platform where consumers can design their own jewelry pieces. The company provides a unique home "Try-and-Buy" experience, allowing customers to receive replicas of their customized designs before making a purchase. This approach is tailored to engage millennials in a personalized buying experience, and it incorporates technology for jewelry customization and virtual try-on. Gemist's platform not only enhances e-commerce but also aims to increase customer engagement and sales for jewelry brands.
Alcove
Seed Round in 2021
Alcove, Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Durham, North Carolina, operates as a real estate agent specializing in shared living communities. The company offers per-room leases in furnished rental properties, where its technology matches individuals to available bedrooms. Alcove's properties are designed to provide a comfortable living experience, featuring essential amenities such as furnishings, Wi-Fi, utilities, and housekeeping services. Additionally, the company fosters community engagement by organizing events for residents, enhancing the overall shared housing experience.
Alphaa.io
Seed Round in 2021
Alpha'a is a B2B marketplace that connects companies with visual artists, facilitating the sale and promotion of art products online. The platform enables artists to showcase their work and reach global audiences through a crowdsourcing model. Additionally, Alpha'a provides a framework for brands and creators to issue multi-utility NFTs, linking physical and digital assets via a white-labeled smart contract solution. This innovation includes digital certificates of authenticity powered by NFTs, allowing individuals and organizations to earn resale royalties, enhance community engagement, and offer unique value propositions. By bridging the gap between artists and businesses, Alpha'a makes visual arts more accessible and fosters a vibrant creative ecosystem.
Daylight
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Daylight is a digital banking platform based in West Hollywood, California, specifically designed for the LGBT+ community. Founded in 2020, Daylight provides a range of financial services, including prepaid cards and an app that offers tools, advice, and cashback for spending at queer bars and allied businesses. The platform aims to empower its members by helping them navigate the financial system, develop smarter financial habits, and connect with a supportive community. By focusing on the unique needs of the LGBT+ population, Daylight fosters financial literacy and encourages users to build a future that aligns with their values.
Firefly
Series B in 2021
Firefly is building the first mobility based Smart Screens - Smart Cities advertising and data platform that utilizes the ride share and gig economy for distribution and scale. Firefly's unique location-based, “situationally aware” software and 1st party data enable the most granular, audience-based targeting of any away from home medium on any screen type. Through the digital signages installed atop hundreds of taxis, Firefly is sending targeted ads via 4G and 4G LTE cellular transmission. Firefly was founded in 2017 and is based in San Francisco, California.
Esper
Seed Round in 2021
Esper is a developer of a policy collaboration platform that assists government agencies in managing public policy effectively. The company's software enables officials to integrate and transform policy data into actionable insights, promoting transparent and data-driven decision-making. By streamlining internal workflows, Esper helps create a comprehensive infrastructure that supports the entire policymaking lifecycle. The company has established partnerships with various government entities, including the New York City Police Department, Washington Department of Health, and California State Treasurer’s Office. With a workforce of over 30 employees, Esper has successfully secured over $14 million in funding to enhance its offerings and expand its reach in the public sector.
TyltGO
Seed Round in 2021
TyltGO is a logistics and courier service company that specializes in on-demand delivery solutions for small businesses and larger enterprises. Founded in July 2018 and based in Kitchener, Ontario, the company focuses on same-day delivery through a network of local drivers who operate within a specific radius of the pickup location. TyltGO’s services include detailed delivery tracking, allowing businesses and their customers to monitor shipments in real time. By providing comprehensive logistics management, TyltGO enables retailers to enhance their delivery capabilities, ensuring timely and efficient service to meet customer demands.
Karuna Labs
Seed Round in 2021
Karuna Labs Inc. specializes in developing digital therapeutics programs aimed at managing chronic pain. The company employs a unique approach that combines physical and cognitive retraining to address the complexities of pain. Its platform leverages targeted sensorimotor incongruences to deliver an integrated suite of services, including physical therapy, pain psychology, cognitive neuroscience, and functional restoration. This innovative method allows clinics, individuals, and research institutions to utilize virtual embodiment training as a means to treat chronic pain effectively. Through its offerings, Karuna Labs seeks to enhance pain management and rehabilitation outcomes for those suffering from persistent pain conditions.
Anduin
Seed Round in 2021
Anduin brings transparency and trust to private market transactions and board actions to help all parties better understand and execute fair outcomes. The workflow platform creates efficiencies for a number of processes such as due diligence, milestone reporting, auditing, and deal negotiation. By saving everybody time and preventing mistakes, Anduin is the trusted source of information about transactions which all parties can understand and rely on.
Version Story
Seed Round in 2021
Version Story is a developer of document management software that specializes in organizing the version history of contracts and legal briefs. Its innovative platform addresses the limitations of traditional redlining tools by allowing users to conduct bulk comparisons, merge documents, and track negotiation histories of changes made. This functionality benefits legal teams at firms such as Dentons, Addleshaw Goddard, and Mishcon de Reya, facilitating streamlined document comparison and enhanced version control. By consolidating all document versions in one place, Version Story aids in the preparation of audits, proposals, and reports, enabling businesses to finalize budgets more efficiently and with reduced errors. The software transforms redlining into a valuable knowledge management process while ensuring adherence to best practices in document compliance.
VoiceOps
Series A in 2021
VoiceOps is a pioneering coaching enablement solution designed specifically for call centers, focusing on enhancing the effectiveness of coaches to achieve higher return on investment. Established in 2016, the company provides a platform that drives significant behavior change among sales representatives, resulting in improved conversion rates, decreased attrition, and reduced ramp-up time. VoiceOps integrates artificial intelligence tools to analyze high-volume calls, identify successful behaviors, and implement necessary improvements, thereby facilitating a more consultative customer experience. Its impact is notable, with clients experiencing substantial increases in close rates and significant reductions in compliance violations and post-call work. VoiceOps serves a diverse clientele across industries such as financial services, education, and insurance, and continues to grow rapidly, positioning itself as a leader in call center efficiency and performance enhancement.
ZenSports
Series A in 2021
ZenSports, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that has developed a decentralized mobile sports betting platform, allowing users to create and accept bets without relying on a centralized bookmaker. Launched in June 2023 in Tennessee, where sports betting is legal, the platform supports both traditional sports betting and a peer-to-peer marketplace, enabling users to wager against each other with customized terms. The application facilitates transactions using various payment methods, including fiat currencies and cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Tether. With the sports betting market in the U.S. generating significant revenue, ZenSports provides a unique opportunity for users to engage in betting directly from their mobile devices, enhancing the overall user experience by offering flexibility and control over their wagering activities.
Smalls
Series A in 2021
Smalls is a direct-to-consumer pet food company that specializes in producing human-grade and fresh food for cats. Founded in 2017 by co-founders Matt Michaelson and Calvin Hughes, the company is headquartered in New York, New York. Smalls offers a range of cat food options, including chicken, beef, freeze-dried chicken, and turkey and duck, all prepared with high-quality ingredients. The food is made from fresh meat and a small amount of green vegetables, gently cooked to preserve nutrients and moisture. Additionally, Smalls provides customized meal kits tailored to meet the specific nutritional needs of each cat, allowing pet owners to conveniently receive healthy and fresh food delivered directly to their homes.
Starship
Series A in 2021
Starship specializes in simplifying health savings accounts. The company automates health spending, savings, and investing in one place. They make health savings accounts accessible to everyone. They build a healthcare savings account platform that combines a mobile-first signup process, overflow investing into index funds, easy reimbursements, and a chat service for advice.
Genetesis
Series B in 2021
Genetesis LLC is a medical technology company based in Mason, Ohio, that specializes in biomagnetic imaging solutions to improve patient diagnosis and monitoring of cardiac conditions. Founded in 2013, the company has developed the Genetesis CardioFlux, a mapping system designed to enhance the detection and treatment of cardiac rhythm disorders by visualizing the heart's electrical currents in three dimensions. Additionally, Genetesis offers the Faraday Analytical Cloud, a HIPAA-compliant platform that manages the data workflow for the CardioFlux magnetocardiograph. The system is non-invasive and avoids exposing patients to radiation or requiring exercise, enabling clinicians to accurately measure the magnetic signals generated by the heart during its electrical activity.
Geosite
Series A in 2021
Geosite Inc. is a company that develops a cloud-based platform for managing and utilizing geospatial data, including satellite imagery and drone mapping. Established in 2018 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, the platform enables users to access high-frequency satellite data, planning tools, and sensor system integrations. It serves various sectors, including energy, defense, and technology, providing tools for incident management and operational workflows. Geosite's offerings include a marketplace for decision-grade spatial imagery, catering to clients such as the United States military and organizations in the energy sector.
Feel Therapeutics
Seed Round in 2021
Feel Therapeutics is a digital precision medicine company focused on improving mental health through objective data and passive monitoring. It develops physiological and digital biomarkers alongside therapeutics that aid in the diagnosis, management, and care of mental health conditions. The company's platform includes proprietary medical-grade wearables, such as a wristband equipped with five embedded sensors, which collect biometric data. This data is analyzed using advanced computational methods to create digital biomarkers. By integrating these technologies, Feel Therapeutics aims to provide users with evidence-based insights that enhance their mental well-being and foster the development of lasting positive emotional habits.
ROOM
Series A in 2021
ROOM is a startup that specializes in reshaping the modern workspace. It designs a modern workplace system through flexible alternatives that make more room for people at work and also build prefabricated, self-assembled, sound-proofed, ventilated, and powered booths. It enables users to make extra room in the budget without compromising quality and provides employees with a place to take a video call or get some uninterrupted time to focus on work. The company was co-founded by Morten Meisner-Jensen and Brian Chen in 2018.
Journal
Seed Round in 2021
Journal helps you focus and bring new ideas to life. It gives you the power to be calm and organize information from anywhere in one place.
Databento
Convertible Note in 2021
Databento offers a streamlined platform for accessing financial market data, founded by professionals with backgrounds in trading and engineering from leading quantitative hedge funds. The company provides a self-service model that allows users to access live exchange feeds and vast amounts of historical data efficiently. Clients can choose between a pay-as-you-go system or flat-rate pricing, providing flexibility based on their needs. By hosting servers in colocation facilities at various trading venues, Databento ensures low-latency and high-fidelity data capture directly from the source. Its platform also automates data licensing and reduces onboarding time, making it easier for businesses and financial institutions to obtain reliable, institutional-grade data while minimizing storage costs.
Aether Bio
Venture Round in 2021
Aether Bio is a developer of machine learning technology used to repurpose enzymes in order to create new compounds. Its technology utilizes machine learning combined with high-throughput robotic laboratories to create an entirely new compound and reinvent the production of previously discovered compounds that enable healthcare institutes to get the chemicals and materials they need that are cheaper and more sustainable. The company's proprietary hardware allows massively parallelized experimentation, generating datasets orders of magnitude larger than the competition.
Upland
Seed Round in 2021
Upland is an immersive gaming platform launched in 2019 that enables players to engage in virtual real estate trading based on real-world locations. By leveraging blockchain technology, Upland allows users to buy, sell, trade, and develop virtual properties, ensuring true ownership and the ability to convert game winnings into fiat currency. The platform fosters a digital economy where players, creators, entrepreneurs, and brands can participate in various activities, earning in-game currency and socializing within a vibrant community. Third-party developers can connect their applications to Upland's infrastructure, benefiting from its robust user base. The platform operates on the EOS blockchain, providing a secure and scalable environment, while its native utility token, SPARKLET, facilitates transactions within the ecosystem.
West Tenth
Seed Round in 2021
West Tenth operates a digital marketplace designed to support women-led, home-based businesses by connecting them with local customers. Through its user-friendly mobile application, the platform enables users to discover a variety of services and products offered by independent entrepreneurs in their communities, such as home bakers, photographers, organizers, and florists. By promoting these local talents, West Tenth facilitates the growth of small businesses while providing consumers with access to unique, neighborhood-based services. This focus on community engagement helps women entrepreneurs elevate their businesses and reach a broader audience.
The Essential
Seed Round in 2021
The Essential, formerly known as Move, operates as an innovative e-commerce platform focused on delivering high-quality groceries in a convenient box format. The company aims to enhance the food value chain by providing affordable and ethical options for consumers. Each box includes a week's worth of essentials, such as fresh milk, farm-raised meat, frozen seafood, organic butter, eggs, cheese, and seasonal vegetables, catering to various dietary restrictions. By prioritizing quality and value, The Essential strives to offer the best possible products at competitive prices, making it easier for customers to access their daily necessities.
Automatic USA
Seed Round in 2021
Automatic USA is a proprietary syndication platform designed to deliver maximum benefits to auto dealerships.
Presto
Venture Round in 2021
Presto is a technology company that specializes in providing advanced digital solutions to the hospitality industry, particularly in automating operations for drive-thrus. Founded at M.I.T. in 2008 and headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, Presto leverages voice, vision, and touch technologies to enhance guest experiences and help businesses address labor shortages. The company has shipped over 250,000 systems, making it one of the largest providers of labor automation technology in its sector. Its customer base includes many of the top 20 restaurant chains in the United States, where Presto's solutions contribute to generating new revenue and streamlining operations.
MealMe
Pre Seed Round in 2021
MealMe is a food delivery platform that offers a Universal Point of Sale API, providing real-time access to over 700 million products from more than one million restaurants, grocery stores, and retail locations across the U.S. and Canada. The platform utilizes artificial intelligence to recommend food options based on user preferences and allows for the comparison of delivery times from various providers. Additionally, MealMe's technology enables the integration of product ordering into any website or app, ensuring that businesses can manage their own checkout processes. By offering comprehensive data on menus and inventory, MealMe supports competitive pricing intelligence and enhances user experience by simplifying the ordering of products from local stores.
Hype and Vice
Seed Round in 2021
Hype and Vice, LLC is a Los Angeles-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in designing, manufacturing, and selling sports apparel for women. The company operates primarily through an online shopping platform, offering a range of customized apparel tailored for college students, including crop tops, tank tops, and tube tops. Hype and Vice has established itself as more than just a trendy apparel brand; it embodies the emotional experience of college life, creating a memorable identity that resonates with students. By focusing on the latest trends and providing products at reasonable prices, Hype and Vice aims to be an essential part of the college experience for its customers.
Shipsi
Seed Round in 2021
Shipsi, Inc. specializes in providing logistics solutions tailored for e-commerce retailers, focusing on same-day and instant delivery services. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company enables retailers to integrate an "instant shipping" option directly into their checkout processes without the complexities of managing logistics. By leveraging existing delivery networks and infrastructure, Shipsi facilitates rapid order fulfillment, allowing customers to receive their purchases within hours. The platform also enhances the delivery experience by offering live tracking notifications for both retailers and consumers, ultimately improving customer satisfaction.
Galileo
Series C in 2021
Galileo, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing healthcare solutions through a mobile application, enabling direct access to clinical care and expertise via smartphones. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, the company facilitates communication between healthcare providers and patients using advanced telecommunications technologies. Galileo delivers high-touch, data-driven, multi-specialty care to a diverse patient population, offering services over the phone and in various settings. The company is recognized by regional and national health plans, employers, and major corporations for its effectiveness in enhancing population health. Galileo's mission is to address complex healthcare challenges and foster closer connections between patients and providers.
StyleSeat
Series C in 2021
StyleSeat operates a leading marketplace designed to connect independent beauty professionals with clients seeking grooming and beauty services. The platform facilitates easy discovery, booking, and payment for a range of services, including hair styling, nail artistry, and esthetics. In addition to serving consumers, StyleSeat provides essential business management tools that empower beauty professionals to efficiently manage their operations and expand their client base. With over 100 million appointments booked and significant revenue generated for small businesses, StyleSeat continues to enhance its offerings to support both clients and service providers in the beauty industry.
TradeUp Labs
Seed Round in 2021
TradeUp is changing the recruiting and training process for companies trying to attractive top-quality talent and individuals trying to acquire marketable skills effectively. TradeUp partners with employers to produce custom curricula that leverage online education to qualify people for their dream jobs. TradeUp hopes to solve the labor-skills gap by allowing people to gain critical skills at their own pace, without having to exit the workforce and reeducate themselves in a formal setting. We help employers pre-train and hire remarkable people. TradeUp can help firms reduce recruitment and training costs and effort. TradeUp is funded by DreamIt Ventures and is part of the 2013 DreamIt NYC startup accelerator program
Shop Latinx
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Shop Latinx is an online marketplace dedicated to offering lifestyle products created by and for the Latinx community. The platform features a diverse range of items, including clothing, jewelry, art, collectibles, footwear, and cosmetics. By providing a space for Latinx artisans and entrepreneurs, Shop Latinx enables consumers to support creators from their community while accessing a wide variety of unique products online.
Bizly
Seed Round in 2021
Bizly, Inc. is an enterprise meetings management platform that offers an automated solution for organizing hybrid meetings. Founded in 2015 and based in New York, the company operates a website and mobile application that enables professionals to find and book elevated hotel experiences, private meeting rooms, and co-working spaces. Bizly's innovative playbook system streamlines the meeting process by automating invitations, attendee management, venue booking, and integrating hybrid and virtual technology solutions. The platform is designed to enhance visibility into spending and savings related to small meetings, providing a structured approach with designated roles for team members involved in the planning process. Serving users globally, Bizly caters to a range of clients, including many Fortune 500 companies.
Snif
Seed Round in 2021
Snif is an online platform established in 2020 and based in New York, specializing in the sale of fragrances and related products. The company aims to streamline the fragrance-buying experience for consumers by offering a selection of luxury scents, scented candles, and perfumes that are designed to be gender-neutral. Snif emphasizes the use of cruelty-free ingredients, allowing customers to explore and select fragrances that align with their personal preferences. Through its e-commerce model, Snif caters to the growing demand for accessible and diverse fragrance options in the cosmetics and consumer goods market.
Helaxy
Seed Round in 2021
Helaxy is a Singapore-based company founded in 2020 that focuses on developing fluidic cards for next-generation sequencing (NGS) preparation. These innovative solutions are designed for specialty laboratories, allowing clinicians to significantly reduce hands-on time while minimizing errors associated with manual pipetting. By streamlining the process, Helaxy's technology helps decrease the waste of reagents and plastic consumables, thereby enhancing efficiency in laboratory operations.
Mercato
Venture Round in 2021
Mercato, Inc. is an online grocery marketplace that facilitates connections between local merchants, artisans, and consumers, allowing customers to order fresh groceries from their preferred specialty food shops. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Diego, California, Mercato serves customers in Brooklyn and Manhattan by providing a platform where they can select items from a single store or combine products from multiple merchants in one order. This service ensures convenient delivery of groceries directly to customers' homes, enhancing the shopping experience while supporting local businesses.
Plume Clinic
Series A in 2021
Plume is a health tech company for the transgender community. The company focuses on radically increasing access to care, medication, and products for the trans community, supporting a bold, authentic and healthy lifestyle. Its vision is to make gender-affirming care available to anyone until it transforms healthcare for every trans life.
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