8VC is a venture capital firm founded in 2012 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, with additional presence in San Francisco. The firm focuses on investing in transformative technologies across various sectors, including healthcare, logistics, IT infrastructure, biology, and government and defense. 8VC aims to partner with founders to drive innovation and create long-term economic and societal value. The firm is dedicated to enabling industry transformation by investing in emerging platforms that have the potential to replace outdated technology infrastructures, thereby fostering greater innovation and global prosperity. As a Registered Investment Adviser, 8VC is committed to its mission of supporting companies that can significantly impact their respective industries.
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Sirona
Series C in 2024
Sirona Medical, Inc. is a technology company that has developed a cloud-native diagnostic engine tailored for radiologists. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Sirona aims to revolutionize the field of radiology by providing a unified platform that integrates various essential tools, including a universal worklist, viewer, reporter, and AI capabilities. This innovative system simplifies complex workflows, enhances productivity, and allows practitioners to focus on patient care rather than administrative tasks. By streamlining operations and incorporating advanced AI technologies, Sirona empowers radiologists to work more efficiently and effectively, enabling them to deliver better and faster healthcare services.
Wispr Flow
Venture Round in 2024
Think it, speak it, send it. Effortless voice dictation for Mac and now Windows!
Saronic
Series B in 2024
Saronic is building cutting-edge unmanned surface vehicles that enable maritime security and domain awareness by combining hardware, software, and artificial intelligence into one scalable, fully integrated platform. These vehicles integrate advanced hardware, software, and artificial intelligence to create a scalable and fully integrated platform aimed at enhancing the capabilities of naval and maritime forces. Saronic's products are designed for defense and surveillance applications, offering comprehensive operational capabilities.
Patlytics
Seed Round in 2024
Patlytics is a developer of an artificial intelligence-powered platform that streamlines the entire patent lifecycle. The platform provides a range of features, including patent drafting, prosecution, litigation readiness, competitive landscape analysis, and real-time alerts and reports. By leveraging advanced technology, Patlytics enhances patent workflow efficiency, helping businesses to effectively manage their intellectual property portfolios and maintain a competitive edge in the market.
Fieldguide
Series B in 2024
Fieldguide, Inc. is an enterprise software company that provides an automation and collaboration platform specifically designed for audit and advisory firms. Founded in 2020 and based in Sacramento, California, the company offers a suite of workflow software features, including secure data requests, work plan management, reporting automation, and resource planning. The platform utilizes artificial intelligence to standardize templates and facilitate drag-and-drop report creation, helping firms streamline their project lifecycle. By enhancing productivity and client satisfaction, Fieldguide enables firms to improve their margins and foster stronger client relationships. The company is supported by notable venture capital investors, including 8VC, Floodgate, and Y Combinator.
Shinkei Systems
Venture Round in 2024
Shinkei Systems is a robotic company intended to minimize fish waste and multiply shelf-life. It offer key point inference, depth perception, surgical accuracy, species and production tracking to the fishing industry, enabling fishing businesses to remove labor costs and speed up processing without any error.
Saronic
Series A in 2023
Saronic is building cutting-edge unmanned surface vehicles that enable maritime security and domain awareness by combining hardware, software, and artificial intelligence into one scalable, fully integrated platform. These vehicles integrate advanced hardware, software, and artificial intelligence to create a scalable and fully integrated platform aimed at enhancing the capabilities of naval and maritime forces. Saronic's products are designed for defense and surveillance applications, offering comprehensive operational capabilities.
Coram AI
Seed Round in 2023
Coram AI develops video intelligence systems aimed at enhancing business operations. The company offers a platform that transforms standard cameras into intelligent systems, providing valuable insights into various aspects of daily operations, including safety and security. By leveraging this technology, businesses of all sizes can gain fresh perspectives on their processes and make informed decisions that drive operational improvements. Coram AI's innovative approach allows clients to utilize their existing camera infrastructure more effectively, turning passive video recording into an active tool for operational enhancement.
Sizzle AI
Seed Round in 2023
Sizzle AI operates as a free app that helps you solve problems step-by-step.
SapientAI
Seed Round in 2023
SapientAI created AI Test Coder, the first platform that combines contextual insights, coding intelligence, and generative AI to generate correct test code for software developers.
DevEfficiency
Seed Round in 2023
DevEfficiency has developed AI Test Coder, a groundbreaking platform that integrates contextual insights and coding intelligence to produce accurate test code.
Tome
Series B in 2023
Tome is a company that transforms the sales process for teams by utilizing custom language models to enhance productivity at every stage of sales. The platform aids sales representatives in building qualified pipelines through detailed account research, value hypotheses, and automated outreach. It accelerates existing sales efforts by providing automated call summaries, updated account plans, CRM synchronization, and auto-generated marketing collateral. Additionally, Tome offers insights that help optimize sales strategies, enabling teams to identify effective messaging and features that lead to quicker, larger deals. By streamlining repetitive tasks, Tome allows account executives to focus more on customer interactions, while sales leaders benefit from improved pipeline quality and deal closure rates. Revenue operations leaders can trust that their systems are functioning efficiently, maximizing the potential of their sales processes.
Ushur
Series C in 2023
Ushur, Inc. is a cloud-based automation platform that specializes in enhancing customer engagement through automated service workflows and conversational interfaces. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with an office in Bengaluru, India, Ushur offers a range of intelligent automation solutions. These include the Ushur Virtual Customer Assistant, which automates proactive communications with customers across various channels, and Ushur SmartMail, designed for efficient processing of high volumes of emails from customers, agents, and brokers. The Ushur Flowbuilder is a no-code web-based tool that allows teams to create and manage digital customer engagements, thereby improving business agility and the overall customer experience. By integrating technologies such as Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Language Intelligence Service Architecture (LISA), Ushur streamlines processes in sectors such as insurance, finance, telecommunications, and customer service, facilitating faster claims processing, customer support, and billing.
Saronic
Seed Round in 2023
Saronic is building cutting-edge unmanned surface vehicles that enable maritime security and domain awareness by combining hardware, software, and artificial intelligence into one scalable, fully integrated platform. These vehicles integrate advanced hardware, software, and artificial intelligence to create a scalable and fully integrated platform aimed at enhancing the capabilities of naval and maritime forces. Saronic's products are designed for defense and surveillance applications, offering comprehensive operational capabilities.
Spartan Radar
Series B in 2023
Spartan Radar specializes in advanced radar technology that creates high-resolution real-time imagery, utilizing proprietary software algorithms that incorporate machine learning and edge-processing. By mimicking human sensory perception, Spartan's solutions enhance the performance of existing advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) by improving resolution, response time, and range while maintaining low computational demands. The company's expertise in signal processing, developed through years of experience in the aerospace and automotive sectors, enables it to offer cost-effective sensing solutions. Spartan's platform is applicable across various industries, including drone and automotive applications, positioning the company as a leader in innovative radar technology.
Wispr Flow
Seed Round in 2022
Think it, speak it, send it. Effortless voice dictation for Mac and now Windows!
Invisible AI
Series A in 2022
Invisible AI Inc. is a technology company specializing in artificial intelligence-based camera systems designed for logistics and manufacturing facilities. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers a no-code, edge-based visual intelligence platform that enhances quality, productivity, and safety in manufacturing environments. Its low-cost, low-bandwidth cameras are strategically deployed at workstations to monitor real-time human motion, enabling clients to optimize workflow and reduce costs associated with manual assembly errors. The accompanying web dashboard provides clients with visibility and built-in intelligence to protect data while facilitating the integration, tracking, and analysis of operational practices. This comprehensive system helps clients ensure that processes are executed accurately and safely, ultimately improving overall efficiency.
Rephrase.ai
Series A in 2022
Rephrase.ai specializes in an AI-powered video creation technology that transforms text into animated videos featuring realistic facial representations of individuals. This innovative approach employs generative AI to analyze and learn the facial features of specific people in relation to spoken audio, allowing the system to create photorealistic visuals for any new text or audio input. The platform serves a variety of applications, enabling clients to produce training videos, personalize sales presentations, animate characters in augmented and virtual reality, and provide a visual identity for digital assistants. Through its advanced technology, Rephrase.ai enhances the way organizations communicate and engage with their audiences.
Digital Diagnostics
Series B in 2022
Digital Diagnostics Inc. is an artificial intelligence diagnostics company focused on enhancing the quality, accessibility, and affordability of healthcare through advanced technology. Founded in 2010 in Coralville, Iowa, by Michael Abramoff, the company has developed a range of autonomous algorithms that analyze medical images to detect various diseases. Its flagship products include IDx-DR for diabetic retinopathy, IDx-G for glaucoma indicators, and IDx-AMD for age-related macular degeneration. Additionally, Digital Diagnostics provides algorithms for detecting other conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and cardiovascular risks. By eliminating the diagnostic burden from specialists, the company's AI platform aims to establish a new standard of care, democratizing healthcare and improving patient outcomes. The company collaborates with patient advocacy groups and regulatory bodies to facilitate the adoption of its innovative solutions both in the United States and internationally.
BigHat Biosciences
Series B in 2022
BigHat is a developer of an AI-guided protein therapeutic platform used to integrate antibody characterization lab with machine learning technologies to engineer molecules with more complex functions and better biophysical properties. The company is applying these design capabilities to develop new generations of safer and more effective treatments for patients suffering from today’s most challenging diseases.
GridMatrix
Seed Round in 2022
GridMatrix develops software aimed at alleviating traffic congestion, reducing emissions, and enhancing safety in urban environments. By leveraging existing infrastructure, such as intersection cameras and other sensors, GridMatrix provides real-time insights and analytics that optimize intersection efficiency. The software processes data from these sources in conjunction with cloud-based mobility information, allowing cities to autonomously manage traffic flow, adaptively time traffic signals, and anticipate potential congestion and accidents. This innovative approach enables urban areas to improve overall traffic management and safety while minimizing environmental impact.
Candid Health
Series A in 2022
Candid Health is a platform that automates revenue cycle management for healthcare providers, facilitating efficient tracking of claims and management of billing processes. Utilizing machine learning and artificial intelligence, the platform streamlines medical billing, coding, and claims processing, thereby reducing administrative burdens and enhancing operational efficiency. By offering end-to-end automation, Candid Health optimizes financial operations for clinics and hospitals, allowing healthcare providers to concentrate on delivering quality, affordable, and accessible care while ensuring faster service reimbursement. The platform seamlessly integrates with existing systems, providing modern tools that simplify the complexities of medical billing and improve overall patient experiences.
Fieldguide
Series A in 2022
Fieldguide, Inc. is an enterprise software company that provides an automation and collaboration platform specifically designed for audit and advisory firms. Founded in 2020 and based in Sacramento, California, the company offers a suite of workflow software features, including secure data requests, work plan management, reporting automation, and resource planning. The platform utilizes artificial intelligence to standardize templates and facilitate drag-and-drop report creation, helping firms streamline their project lifecycle. By enhancing productivity and client satisfaction, Fieldguide enables firms to improve their margins and foster stronger client relationships. The company is supported by notable venture capital investors, including 8VC, Floodgate, and Y Combinator.
Cellino
Series A in 2022
Cellino is focused on creating an automated biomanufacturing system for personalized cell therapies, with the aim of making these treatments widely accessible. The company leverages an AI-guided laser editing platform that employs image-guided machine learning and robotics to generate autologous induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) at scale. This innovative approach is designed to facilitate the development of potentially curative therapies for chronic degenerative diseases, such as vision loss and Parkinson's disease. By streamlining the process of cell therapy production, Cellino aims to enhance the availability of life-saving medicines for patients around the world.
Metaphysic
Seed Round in 2022
Metaphysic is a developer of software focused on the creation of synthetic media, aiming to enhance human expression through ethical applications. The company's technology reconstructs low-resolution video footage and generates realistic facial representations, allowing users to edit expressions and facial features seamlessly. This innovative approach enables content creators to produce immersive and realistic experiences in various media, particularly within the metaverse. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Metaphysic provides tools that expand the creative possibilities for artists and filmmakers, ensuring a natural and engaging interaction with digital content.
Ikigai Labs
Seed Round in 2021
Ikigai Labs specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-driven platform that streamlines analytics workflows for modern analysts and operations teams. The platform facilitates automation in data-intensive business processes, finance, analytics, and supply-chain operations, eliminating the need for traditional methods like VLOOKUPs. With features such as interactive drag-and-drop dashboards and automated scheduling of data pipelines, Ikigai Labs enables data operators to efficiently manage tasks with minimal errors. Additionally, the company's Inventory Ops solution enhances inventory tracking and monitoring by providing a real-time, unified view of inventory across various locations and channels, down to the component level. This comprehensive approach allows organizations to optimize their operations and improve decision-making through effective data management.
Wispr Flow
Seed Round in 2021
Think it, speak it, send it. Effortless voice dictation for Mac and now Windows!
Sirona
Series B in 2021
Sirona Medical, Inc. is a technology company that has developed a cloud-native diagnostic engine tailored for radiologists. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Sirona aims to revolutionize the field of radiology by providing a unified platform that integrates various essential tools, including a universal worklist, viewer, reporter, and AI capabilities. This innovative system simplifies complex workflows, enhances productivity, and allows practitioners to focus on patient care rather than administrative tasks. By streamlining operations and incorporating advanced AI technologies, Sirona empowers radiologists to work more efficiently and effectively, enabling them to deliver better and faster healthcare services.
Spartan Radar
Series A in 2021
Spartan Radar specializes in advanced radar technology that creates high-resolution real-time imagery, utilizing proprietary software algorithms that incorporate machine learning and edge-processing. By mimicking human sensory perception, Spartan's solutions enhance the performance of existing advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) by improving resolution, response time, and range while maintaining low computational demands. The company's expertise in signal processing, developed through years of experience in the aerospace and automotive sectors, enables it to offer cost-effective sensing solutions. Spartan's platform is applicable across various industries, including drone and automotive applications, positioning the company as a leader in innovative radar technology.
Immunai
Series B in 2021
Immunai Inc. is a biotechnology company that specializes in immune profiling through its artificial intelligence-based platform, which combines single-cell genomics and machine learning. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in San Francisco and Tel Aviv, Immunai aims to map the immune system comprehensively. Its technology allows for high-resolution profiling of immune cells from blood samples, enabling the identification of numerous cell types and their states. This approach generates valuable biological insights that support drug development, particularly in oncology and autoimmune disorders. The company collaborates with academic institutions, biopharmaceutical firms, and biotechnology companies to drive research in areas such as cancer therapy and vaccines.
Atomic Industries
Seed Round in 2021
Atomic Industries is a computational manufacturing company building an AI-powered tool and die maker.
Invisible AI
Venture Round in 2021
Invisible AI Inc. is a technology company specializing in artificial intelligence-based camera systems designed for logistics and manufacturing facilities. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers a no-code, edge-based visual intelligence platform that enhances quality, productivity, and safety in manufacturing environments. Its low-cost, low-bandwidth cameras are strategically deployed at workstations to monitor real-time human motion, enabling clients to optimize workflow and reduce costs associated with manual assembly errors. The accompanying web dashboard provides clients with visibility and built-in intelligence to protect data while facilitating the integration, tracking, and analysis of operational practices. This comprehensive system helps clients ensure that processes are executed accurately and safely, ultimately improving overall efficiency.
Pave
Seed Round in 2021
Pave helps consumer and SMB credit risk teams increase approvals through AI-powered cashflow analytics. 100 million+ US consumers and businesses are financially underserved, simply because their data is not recognized by the traditional financial system. We solve this by transforming transaction data, loan performance outcomes, and credit reports into Cashflow-driven Attributes and Scores, enabling increased financial access to new customer segments without increasing risk. Our mission is to build a future where every person and business has access to equitable credit solutions by creating a new standard of Cashflow-driven Analytics.
Forsight
Seed Round in 2021
Forsight is a technology company that specializes in real-time computer vision and artificial intelligence software tailored for the construction industry. Its software utilizes existing or installed cameras to identify and predict safety risks, security threats, and productivity bottlenecks. By addressing these critical challenges, Forsight aims to enhance the safety and security of construction sites and other hazardous work environments, ultimately helping companies to prevent worker injuries, theft, and inefficiencies.
Baton
Series A in 2021
Baton is the Silicon Valley based technology innovation lab for Ryder, a Fortune 500 logistics company that owns 260k trucks and manages $7.4B of freight. Before being acquired by Ryder in September, 2022, Baton was a venture backed start up that was voted the #4 most disruptive company in freight! (Amazon was #3) Our mission is to eliminate waste in supply chain by creating a digital platform that uses AI to improve how freight is planned. There are 500 million hours wasted in trucking each year, over 3 billion gallons of fuel wasted per year from trucks idling, and 1 in 5 trucks on the road driving empty at any given point. This has a massive impact on the environment, the lives of millions of drivers, and ultimately, the cost of transportation that we all pay.
BigHat Biosciences
Series A in 2021
BigHat is a developer of an AI-guided protein therapeutic platform used to integrate antibody characterization lab with machine learning technologies to engineer molecules with more complex functions and better biophysical properties. The company is applying these design capabilities to develop new generations of safer and more effective treatments for patients suffering from today’s most challenging diseases.
Cellino
Seed Round in 2021
Cellino is focused on creating an automated biomanufacturing system for personalized cell therapies, with the aim of making these treatments widely accessible. The company leverages an AI-guided laser editing platform that employs image-guided machine learning and robotics to generate autologous induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) at scale. This innovative approach is designed to facilitate the development of potentially curative therapies for chronic degenerative diseases, such as vision loss and Parkinson's disease. By streamlining the process of cell therapy production, Cellino aims to enhance the availability of life-saving medicines for patients around the world.
Model Medicines
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Model Medicines uses human expertise and AI to accelerate the development of life-changing drugs at scale. Model Medicines harnesses AI and ML with its ActivPred AI Drug Discovery Platform to discover drugs that may be repositioned to serve as therapeutics to treat patients suffering from humankind’s toughest diseases. The drugs that Model Medicines discovers can enter clinical trials in as little as several months.
Epirus
Series B in 2020
Epirus, Inc. is a company focused on developing advanced defense technologies that utilize artificial intelligence and directed energy systems. Based in Hawthorne, California, it specializes in solid-state, software-defined high-power microwave systems designed to counter unmanned aircraft and other asymmetric threats. The company's flagship product, ELECTROMAGNETIC PULSE, functions as a drone countermeasure by delivering multiple beams simultaneously, effectively disrupting and neutralizing aerial threats. Additionally, Epirus employs AI and computer vision to enhance its capabilities in detecting and tracking various targets of interest. Founded in 2018, Epirus aims to provide innovative solutions for both national security and commercial applications, optimizing power management and efficiency in electronic warfare scenarios.
Ushur
Series B in 2020
Ushur, Inc. is a cloud-based automation platform that specializes in enhancing customer engagement through automated service workflows and conversational interfaces. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with an office in Bengaluru, India, Ushur offers a range of intelligent automation solutions. These include the Ushur Virtual Customer Assistant, which automates proactive communications with customers across various channels, and Ushur SmartMail, designed for efficient processing of high volumes of emails from customers, agents, and brokers. The Ushur Flowbuilder is a no-code web-based tool that allows teams to create and manage digital customer engagements, thereby improving business agility and the overall customer experience. By integrating technologies such as Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Language Intelligence Service Architecture (LISA), Ushur streamlines processes in sectors such as insurance, finance, telecommunications, and customer service, facilitating faster claims processing, customer support, and billing.
Sirona
Series A in 2020
Sirona Medical, Inc. is a technology company that has developed a cloud-native diagnostic engine tailored for radiologists. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Sirona aims to revolutionize the field of radiology by providing a unified platform that integrates various essential tools, including a universal worklist, viewer, reporter, and AI capabilities. This innovative system simplifies complex workflows, enhances productivity, and allows practitioners to focus on patient care rather than administrative tasks. By streamlining operations and incorporating advanced AI technologies, Sirona empowers radiologists to work more efficiently and effectively, enabling them to deliver better and faster healthcare services.
Fieldguide
Seed Round in 2020
Fieldguide, Inc. is an enterprise software company that provides an automation and collaboration platform specifically designed for audit and advisory firms. Founded in 2020 and based in Sacramento, California, the company offers a suite of workflow software features, including secure data requests, work plan management, reporting automation, and resource planning. The platform utilizes artificial intelligence to standardize templates and facilitate drag-and-drop report creation, helping firms streamline their project lifecycle. By enhancing productivity and client satisfaction, Fieldguide enables firms to improve their margins and foster stronger client relationships. The company is supported by notable venture capital investors, including 8VC, Floodgate, and Y Combinator.
Anduril Industries
Series C in 2020
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that designs, manufactures, and deploys advanced hardware and software products to address complex national security challenges for the United States and its allies. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Irvine, California, the company specializes in developing cutting-edge solutions, including the Lattice Platform—an artificial intelligence system that integrates real-time data into a cohesive operational picture—and the Sentry Tower, which consolidates data from various electromagnetic sources. Additionally, Anduril produces the Ghost sUAS, a man-portable unmanned aerial system capable of executing numerous missions autonomously, and the Anvil sUAS, designed for precision interception of drone threats with human operator verification. Through its innovative technologies, Anduril aims to enhance military capabilities and border surveillance, ensuring the safety and effectiveness of those serving in defense of national interests.
Mindstrong
Series C in 2020
Mindstrong operates a virtual mental health platform designed to enhance mental well-being through the integration of care, data, and technology. The platform addresses personal, societal, and economic challenges related to mental health, utilizing a biomarker panel that assesses brain function based on passive and continuous interaction patterns from human-computer interfaces. This innovative approach allows expert clinicians to deliver evidence-based interventions while offering personalized support and therapy, making mental health care more accessible. Mindstrong has successfully assisted thousands of individuals, including those with serious mental illnesses, in improving their mental health and overall quality of life.
Invisible AI
Seed Round in 2020
Invisible AI Inc. is a technology company specializing in artificial intelligence-based camera systems designed for logistics and manufacturing facilities. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers a no-code, edge-based visual intelligence platform that enhances quality, productivity, and safety in manufacturing environments. Its low-cost, low-bandwidth cameras are strategically deployed at workstations to monitor real-time human motion, enabling clients to optimize workflow and reduce costs associated with manual assembly errors. The accompanying web dashboard provides clients with visibility and built-in intelligence to protect data while facilitating the integration, tracking, and analysis of operational practices. This comprehensive system helps clients ensure that processes are executed accurately and safely, ultimately improving overall efficiency.
BigHat Biosciences
Seed Round in 2019
BigHat is a developer of an AI-guided protein therapeutic platform used to integrate antibody characterization lab with machine learning technologies to engineer molecules with more complex functions and better biophysical properties. The company is applying these design capabilities to develop new generations of safer and more effective treatments for patients suffering from today’s most challenging diseases.
Nines
Series A in 2019
Nines is a pioneering teleradiology practice that focuses on enhancing patient care through advanced technology. The company develops in-house tools that empower radiologists to provide high-quality diagnostics. Its platform is designed to analyze medical scans for urgent findings that necessitate immediate attention, as well as to identify subtle details that assist in the radiological review process. This innovative approach aims to improve the accuracy of results and overall patient care, setting Nines apart in the field of radiology.
Baton
Seed Round in 2019
Baton is the Silicon Valley based technology innovation lab for Ryder, a Fortune 500 logistics company that owns 260k trucks and manages $7.4B of freight. Before being acquired by Ryder in September, 2022, Baton was a venture backed start up that was voted the #4 most disruptive company in freight! (Amazon was #3) Our mission is to eliminate waste in supply chain by creating a digital platform that uses AI to improve how freight is planned. There are 500 million hours wasted in trucking each year, over 3 billion gallons of fuel wasted per year from trucks idling, and 1 in 5 trucks on the road driving empty at any given point. This has a massive impact on the environment, the lives of millions of drivers, and ultimately, the cost of transportation that we all pay.
Epirus
Venture Round in 2019
Epirus, Inc. is a company focused on developing advanced defense technologies that utilize artificial intelligence and directed energy systems. Based in Hawthorne, California, it specializes in solid-state, software-defined high-power microwave systems designed to counter unmanned aircraft and other asymmetric threats. The company's flagship product, ELECTROMAGNETIC PULSE, functions as a drone countermeasure by delivering multiple beams simultaneously, effectively disrupting and neutralizing aerial threats. Additionally, Epirus employs AI and computer vision to enhance its capabilities in detecting and tracking various targets of interest. Founded in 2018, Epirus aims to provide innovative solutions for both national security and commercial applications, optimizing power management and efficiency in electronic warfare scenarios.
Anduril Industries
Series B in 2019
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that designs, manufactures, and deploys advanced hardware and software products to address complex national security challenges for the United States and its allies. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Irvine, California, the company specializes in developing cutting-edge solutions, including the Lattice Platform—an artificial intelligence system that integrates real-time data into a cohesive operational picture—and the Sentry Tower, which consolidates data from various electromagnetic sources. Additionally, Anduril produces the Ghost sUAS, a man-portable unmanned aerial system capable of executing numerous missions autonomously, and the Anvil sUAS, designed for precision interception of drone threats with human operator verification. Through its innovative technologies, Anduril aims to enhance military capabilities and border surveillance, ensuring the safety and effectiveness of those serving in defense of national interests.
ProteinQure
Seed Round in 2019
ProteinQure Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Toronto, Canada, founded in 2017. It specializes in the development and manufacturing of protein-based therapeutic drugs, focusing on the design of novel exotic peptides for a wide range of therapeutic applications. The company employs advanced technologies such as quantum computing, molecular simulations, and reinforcement learning to facilitate the engineering of novel therapeutics. By utilizing atomic-level simulations and artificial intelligence, ProteinQure aims to create dynamic peptides that effectively target specific disease pathways, potentially outperforming traditional drug delivery systems. The company’s innovative approach seeks to enhance drug discovery and design, offering new possibilities for treating previously untreatable conditions. ProteinQure prides itself on its diverse team, which integrates expertise from experimental and computational biology, machine learning, and software engineering to advance the field of drug development.
Synapse
Seed Round in 2019
Synapse Technology Corporation, also known as Synapse Research, specializes in developing artificial intelligence-based applications for security checkpoints. Founded in 2016 and located in Palo Alto, California, the company offers Syntech ONE, a software platform that utilizes deep learning and computer vision to enhance threat detection at baggage X-ray and CT scanners. This technology allows for automated security screenings, improving the efficiency of operations while effectively identifying weapons and other prohibited items. Syntech ONE can be integrated into both new and existing checkpoint machines, serving various environments including airports, schools, and office buildings. Through its innovative solutions, Synapse aims to modernize security practices and reduce operational costs for security authorities.
Camino
Seed Round in 2018
Camino.ai, founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, develops workflow-based software aimed at enhancing the permitting and development processes for cities and counties. The company partners with government entities and private sector clients to streamline economic development, enabling them to attract new businesses and promote community growth. Its flagship product, Permit Guide, serves as a virtual assistant to guide users through the permit application process. By integrating artificial intelligence into its software, Camino.ai creates an intuitive and efficient experience for both government staff and users, transforming traditional workflows into a digital format that simplifies tasks such as permit applications, plan submissions, and inspection scheduling. The goal is to make these processes as straightforward as booking a flight online, thereby supporting the creation of safe and affordable housing and fostering vibrant communities.
Ushur
Series A in 2018
Ushur, Inc. is a cloud-based automation platform that specializes in enhancing customer engagement through automated service workflows and conversational interfaces. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with an office in Bengaluru, India, Ushur offers a range of intelligent automation solutions. These include the Ushur Virtual Customer Assistant, which automates proactive communications with customers across various channels, and Ushur SmartMail, designed for efficient processing of high volumes of emails from customers, agents, and brokers. The Ushur Flowbuilder is a no-code web-based tool that allows teams to create and manage digital customer engagements, thereby improving business agility and the overall customer experience. By integrating technologies such as Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Language Intelligence Service Architecture (LISA), Ushur streamlines processes in sectors such as insurance, finance, telecommunications, and customer service, facilitating faster claims processing, customer support, and billing.
Digital Diagnostics
Series A in 2018
Digital Diagnostics Inc. is an artificial intelligence diagnostics company focused on enhancing the quality, accessibility, and affordability of healthcare through advanced technology. Founded in 2010 in Coralville, Iowa, by Michael Abramoff, the company has developed a range of autonomous algorithms that analyze medical images to detect various diseases. Its flagship products include IDx-DR for diabetic retinopathy, IDx-G for glaucoma indicators, and IDx-AMD for age-related macular degeneration. Additionally, Digital Diagnostics provides algorithms for detecting other conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and cardiovascular risks. By eliminating the diagnostic burden from specialists, the company's AI platform aims to establish a new standard of care, democratizing healthcare and improving patient outcomes. The company collaborates with patient advocacy groups and regulatory bodies to facilitate the adoption of its innovative solutions both in the United States and internationally.
Anduril Industries
Series A in 2018
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that designs, manufactures, and deploys advanced hardware and software products to address complex national security challenges for the United States and its allies. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Irvine, California, the company specializes in developing cutting-edge solutions, including the Lattice Platform—an artificial intelligence system that integrates real-time data into a cohesive operational picture—and the Sentry Tower, which consolidates data from various electromagnetic sources. Additionally, Anduril produces the Ghost sUAS, a man-portable unmanned aerial system capable of executing numerous missions autonomously, and the Anvil sUAS, designed for precision interception of drone threats with human operator verification. Through its innovative technologies, Anduril aims to enhance military capabilities and border surveillance, ensuring the safety and effectiveness of those serving in defense of national interests.
Notable
Seed Round in 2018
Notable is an AI-driven platform designed to enhance healthcare operations and improve physician-patient interactions. Deployed at over 10,000 care sites, it automates more than a million repetitive workflows daily, including processes related to registration, scheduling, authorizations, and chart reviews. The platform features a voice-powered application that organizes physician-patient conversations and dictations while securely recommending appropriate billing codes. By streamlining these tasks, Notable reduces manual workload for caregivers and fosters personalized care for patients, ultimately contributing to better financial health for healthcare providers.
LocateAI
Venture Round in 2018
LocateAI is using geospatial data and machine learning to transform the antiquated, $4T real estate industry. Founded by Stanford computer scientists, the team is building a predictive analytical platform that generates unique insights on how to make smarter and faster transactions. Our forecasts are custom-tailored and backed by millions of data points. Our core technologies include data mining, machine learning, and data visualization.
MindBridge
Series A in 2018
MindBridge Analytics Inc. is a Canadian FinTech company that offers financial analytics software designed for audit, assurance, and commercial enterprises. Utilizing machine learning and artificial intelligence, the MindBridge platform identifies unusual patterns of activities, unintentional errors, and potential financial misstatements within financial datasets. By generating risk-weighted analyses and deep insights into monetary flows, the software helps organizations across various industries enhance their controls, minimize financial losses, and improve decision-making processes.
Forethought
Seed Round in 2018
Forethought, founded in 2018, specializes in generative AI solutions aimed at enhancing customer service automation. The company offers tools that improve efficiency by integrating AI, particularly Large Language Models, into various stages of the customer support process. These tools facilitate immediate responses to customer inquiries, automate the handling of routine issues, and assist support agents with relevant information. By streamlining workflows and providing actionable insights, Forethought enables businesses to reduce resolution times and boost agent productivity, ultimately creating a more seamless customer experience.
Digital Surgery
Series C in 2017
Digital Surgery is a privately-held pioneer in surgical artificial intelligence (AI), data and analytics, and digital education and training.
PathAI
Series A in 2017
PathAI, Inc. is a company that develops artificial intelligence-based technology solutions aimed at enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of pathology laboratories. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Austin, Texas, PathAI's platform utilizes machine and deep learning techniques to process large datasets, enabling pathologists to diagnose cancer and other conditions rapidly and accurately. The technology not only assists in making precise diagnoses but also identifies patients who may benefit from innovative therapies, thereby facilitating personalized medicine. PathAI addresses complex challenges in pathology for both the research and pharmaceutical industries, providing reliable and scalable solutions.
MindBridge
Seed Round in 2017
MindBridge Analytics Inc. is a Canadian FinTech company that offers financial analytics software designed for audit, assurance, and commercial enterprises. Utilizing machine learning and artificial intelligence, the MindBridge platform identifies unusual patterns of activities, unintentional errors, and potential financial misstatements within financial datasets. By generating risk-weighted analyses and deep insights into monetary flows, the software helps organizations across various industries enhance their controls, minimize financial losses, and improve decision-making processes.
Affinity
Series A in 2017
Affinity is a relationship intelligence platform built to expand and evolve the traditional CRM. Affinity instantly surfaces all of your team's data and shows you who is best suited to make the crucial introductions you need to close your next big deal. Using AI and natural language processing, Affinity helps your team curate and grow its network by unlocking introductions to decision makers and auto-populating your pipeline to increase deal flow. -- Leverage your network: Map out your team's relationship graph to most effectively source the next big deal -- VCs, level up your portfolio: Ally with your portfolio companies and discover how you can introduce them to key prospects and help them raise their next round -- Startups, get the intro: Map out your team's relationship graph. Discover the entire rolodex of prospects your investors and advisors are connected to and unearth valuable introductions -- Reduce complexity: Get rid of spreadsheets for contact management and receive instant updates related to your pipeline as your team works -- Effectively manage pipeline: Keep track of meetings, manage follow-ups, and receive instant updates related to your pipeline as your team works It's time to adopt a CRM that makes your job easier and maximizes your team and investor's most valuable asset - their networks. Affinity has raised $13.5MM led by 8VC (Joe Lonsdale: Palantir, Addepar, OpenGov), Sway Ventures, Pear Ventures, Great Oaks Venture Capital & Western Technology Investment.
Casetext
Series B in 2017
Casetext, Inc. is an automated legal research company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2013. The company specializes in developing artificial intelligence-based tools designed to assist lawyers and legal firms in conducting thorough legal research. Its flagship product, CARA, serves as an AI-powered research assistant that analyzes uploaded documents and algorithmically queries a vast legal database to identify relevant case law. This technology enhances both conventional search capabilities and contextual search functions, allowing legal professionals to locate pertinent authorities more efficiently. Founded by a team of former litigators, data scientists, and AI engineers, Casetext aims to improve access to legal research and streamline the litigation process for its clients.
Hive
Series A in 2016
Hive is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in cloud-based artificial intelligence solutions aimed at enhancing business processes through deep learning and computer vision. It offers a range of products, including Hive Media, an analytics platform for broadcasters and advertisers; Hive Security, which provides video analytics and visual intelligence software; Hive Auto, focusing on visual perception for autonomous vehicles; and Hive Retail, which delivers custom deep learning solutions for retail operations. With a significant portfolio of pre-trained AI models, Hive supports billions of API requests monthly and addresses critical business needs such as content moderation, brand protection, and ad targeting. The company has raised substantial capital from prominent investors and employs over 175 full-time staff, complemented by a global network of contributors for data labeling operations. Hive was incorporated in 2013 and has established itself as a leader in AI technology for diverse enterprise applications.
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