Alumni Ventures Group, LLC is a venture capital firm based in Manchester, New Hampshire, founded in 2013. The firm specializes in seed and early-stage investments, as well as late-stage pre-IPO opportunities, with a flexible approach that is sector and geographic agnostic. Alumni Ventures aims to provide high-quality, diversified venture portfolios to individual investors, particularly accredited alumni from top entrepreneurial schools, who may not have had access to venture capital previously. The firm focuses on backing companies that have an alumni connection and are led by established institutional investors with expertise in their respective fields. Additionally, Alumni Ventures offers focused funds that enable accredited investors to access a diverse portfolio of investments across various types, sectors, stages, and geographies.
Managing Partner, Castor Ventures and Strawberry Creek Ventures
Brittney Wade
Senior Associate, Seed Fund and Doctors Innovate Fund
Drew Wandzilak
Senior Associate, Green D and Yard and Strategic Tech Fund
Sarah Worden
Venture Scout
Ray Wu
Managing Partner-Web3 / Blockchain Fund
Michael Yuann
Director of Investment Operations
Ron Levin
Managing Partner, AV Seed Fund and Doctors Innovate Fund
Past deals in California
Grayce
Series A in 2024
Grayce, Inc. is a health care agency based in San Francisco that specializes in providing personalized support for families and employees managing the care of aging adults and children. Established in 2019, Grayce offers a comprehensive range of services, including assistance with insurance, finances, legal plans, medical care, home care, housing, and daily needs. The company emphasizes individualized guidance, ensuring that each member receives dedicated support from a social worker who helps manage their overall care. This includes planning, resource identification, care coordination, and advocacy, empowering family caregivers to effectively navigate the complexities of caring for their loved ones.
Frore Systems
Series C in 2024
Frore Systems is a technology company based in San Jose, California, with additional offices in Taiwan and South Korea. It specializes in the development of advanced thermal solutions for consumer devices, focusing on active cooling technologies. The company's flagship products, AirJet® Mini and AirJet® Pro, utilize piezoelectric MEMS technology to provide efficient and silent heat dissipation. These cooling chips significantly enhance device performance and offer a solid-state alternative to traditional fans, setting new benchmarks for the computing industry. Frore Systems aims to improve the overall user experience by enabling device manufacturers to implement high-performance cooling solutions in their products.
SafeBase
Series B in 2024
SafeBase, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing cloud-based security software aimed at helping organizations establish effective security programs and enhance their credibility with customers. Founded in 2020 and based in San Francisco, California, SafeBase offers a smart trust center platform that facilitates the sharing of security posture and automates access to sensitive documents. Its key features include SafeBase Inspected, which provides a web badge linked to a custom security status page, as well as custom security checklists and continuous monitoring of security systems. The software also aids companies in configuring their security policies, enabling them to adopt robust security practices efficiently.
Observe
Series B in 2024
Observe Inc. is a technology company based in San Mateo, California, founded in 2017. It offers an online platform designed for log analytics, infrastructure monitoring, and application performance management. The platform consolidates fragmented logs, metrics, and traces into a unified data lake, enhancing the storage, management, and analysis of business data. Its unique Data Graph technology allows users to quickly diagnose issues in distributed applications, significantly improving the speed of issue resolution compared to traditional observability solutions. By leveraging an elastic cloud architecture, the platform simplifies troubleshooting and reduces outages, allowing engineers to focus more on development and less on incident investigation.
Pendulum Therapeutics
Series C in 2024
Pendulum Therapeutics Inc. is a microbiome-focused company based in San Francisco that specializes in developing medical probiotics and prebiotics aimed at managing chronic illnesses, particularly type 2 diabetes. The company's flagship product, Pendulum Glucose Control, was introduced in 2020 and has demonstrated effectiveness in lowering blood sugar spikes and reducing A1C levels, as evidenced by published clinical trials. Pendulum utilizes evidence-based microbiome science and DNA sequencing to create targeted interventions, allowing clinicians to identify specific microbiome markers for disease treatment. Founded in 2013, Pendulum holds 13 patents and has 42 pending, with significant backing from prominent investors. The company sells its products online, focusing on improving healthcare through innovative microbiome therapies.
Kyte
Series B in 2024
Kyte is a technology and operations company that specializes in providing on-demand car rentals delivered directly to customers' locations. Founded in 2019 in San Francisco by Francesco Wiedemann, Ludwig Schoenack, and Nikolaus Volk, Kyte allows customers to rent vehicles for varying durations, from a single day to several weeks or months. Operating in over ten cities across the United States, the company aims to simplify travel by offering services that include car delivery, cleaning, and refueling, thus eliminating the necessity for individuals to purchase their own vehicles for longer trips. Kyte is experiencing rapid growth as it expands its reach and services.
Heart Aerospace
Series B in 2024
Heart Aerospace AB, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, with an additional location in Palo Alto, California, focuses on developing an electric regional airliner aimed at enhancing sustainable transportation for regional travel. The company's flagship aircraft, the ES-19, is designed to accommodate nineteen passengers and boasts an operational range of 400 kilometers. Heart Aerospace seeks to significantly reduce fuel and maintenance costs compared to traditional aircraft while achieving zero operational emissions. The innovative design allows for a low infrastructural footprint, facilitating the use of small airports located near city centers. Heart's objective is to secure certification for the ES-19 for commercial operations by 2026, aligning with its mission to provide affordable and environmentally friendly travel options across the globe.
Lightship
Series B in 2024
Lightship is an all-electric RV manufacturer, designer, and producer of an aerodynamic, battery-powered trailer for the electric age. Lightship is an early-stage hardware startup launched in 2020 by Tesla alumni that is bringing the $26B RV industry into the electric age. Based in San Francisco and Broomfield, Colorado, Lightship is designing and producing an aerodynamic, battery-powered trailer that liberates travelers from the noise, emissions, and range anxiety of gas RVing.
CytoVale
Series C in 2023
CytoVale, Inc. is a medical technology company based in San Francisco, California, established in 2012. The company specializes in developing biomarkers that leverage the mechanical properties of individual cells, a field known as mechanomics. By utilizing microfluidics technology, CytoVale can efficiently route and physically probe single cells to measure multiple biomarkers simultaneously. This innovative approach aims to enhance early detection of immune-mediated diseases, particularly sepsis, thereby improving patient outcomes and reducing treatment costs. CytoVale's integration of cell mechanics with machine learning positions it at the forefront of revolutionizing diagnostic practices in healthcare.
Divergent
Series D in 2023
Divergent Technologies, Inc. specializes in the development and manufacturing of 3D printed vehicles. Founded in 2014 and based in Los Angeles, California, the company has established a strategic partnership with PSA Group. Divergent has created the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS™), an innovative software-hardware system that enables customers to design, additively manufacture, and automatically assemble complex structures for various applications, including automotive, aerospace, and defense. This system aims to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of the manufacturing process by optimizing designs, reducing material usage, and minimizing upfront capital expenditures. By eliminating traditional tooling requirements, Divergent seeks to drive innovation and sustainability within the vehicle manufacturing sector.
Ellipsis Health
Series A in 2023
Ellipsis Health, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2013. It specializes in developing analytics solutions that utilize artificial intelligence to enhance behavioral health assessments by analyzing patient speech and clinical data. The company's platform offers a behavioral biomarker technology that generates clinical-grade evaluations of anxiety and depression severity, as well as sub-clinical assessments of stress. This innovative approach allows healthcare systems to continuously monitor their patient populations for mental health conditions, particularly depression, and facilitates timely support for patients in need. By integrating affective computing into patient and care team interactions, Ellipsis Health aims to create real-time behavioral health vital signs for improved patient outcomes.
Glydways
Series B in 2023
Glydways, formerly known as Wayfarer, is a transportation technology and clean energy company located in South San Francisco, California. The company focuses on designing, manufacturing, installing, and operating affordable autonomous transportation systems that cater to various capacity needs, including low, medium, and extremely high-capacity demands. Glydways aims to transform mobility and public transportation by providing a system that operates profitably at existing mass transit fares. Its solutions are designed for efficiency, featuring a small physical and environmental footprint, with zero greenhouse gas emissions. By offering a personal, private car experience, Glydways enhances passenger capacity while minimizing costs and environmental impact.
Crate
Seed Round in 2023
Crate is an AI-driven platform that transforms content consumption and sharing. Founded in 2021 and based in Los Angeles, California, the company offers a solution that allows users to collect and save content from various apps and websites. Its platform enables individuals to organize, group, label, and annotate articles, podcasts, videos, and tweets. By streamlining the process of importing content from other platforms, Crate empowers content creators to customize, curate, and share their work effortlessly. The company aims to enhance how users interact with digital content, making it more accessible and engaging.
Ossium Health
Series C in 2023
Ossium Health, Inc. is engaged in the development and manufacturing of cell therapy products aimed at treating leukemia, other blood cancers, and tissue damage, as well as addressing radiation poisoning. The company offers a range of innovative therapies, including HPC, Marrow, which features HLA-matched bone marrow stem cells for hematopoietic reconstitution in blood cancer patients; Chimera, which enhances organ transplantation; and Chymalis, composed of mesenchymal stem cells that promote the healing of damaged bone and muscle tissue. Additionally, Ossium provides bone marrow cells for research purposes in oncology and immunology. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Ossium Health focuses on improving health outcomes and longevity through advanced bioengineering techniques.
PharmaCCX
Seed Round in 2023
PharmaCCX, Inc. is a company that operates a market access platform designed to streamline the pricing and procurement of medicines for healthcare payers, thereby facilitating quicker patient access to necessary treatments. The platform primarily supports oncology pharmaceutical companies and various healthcare systems in the United States and Europe. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, PharmaCCX also maintains offices in Stockholm, Sweden; San Mateo, California; and Zug, Switzerland. The company's software enhances the efficiency of market access teams within pharmaceutical companies and payers, enabling them to effectively plan, negotiate, and manage innovative payment models.
SafeBase
Series A in 2023
SafeBase, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing cloud-based security software aimed at helping organizations establish effective security programs and enhance their credibility with customers. Founded in 2020 and based in San Francisco, California, SafeBase offers a smart trust center platform that facilitates the sharing of security posture and automates access to sensitive documents. Its key features include SafeBase Inspected, which provides a web badge linked to a custom security status page, as well as custom security checklists and continuous monitoring of security systems. The software also aids companies in configuring their security policies, enabling them to adopt robust security practices efficiently.
BlueX Trade
Venture Round in 2023
BlueX Trade, Inc. operates an online freight marketplace that connects carriers, trade service providers, and shippers. The company's digital platform allows carriers to monetize their networks while enabling trade service providers to expand their customer reach. It offers enterprise shippers access to top-tier services and competitive rates. Additionally, BlueX provides a Rate Management System (RMS) that automatically updates shippers' spot and contract rates through direct digital connections with ocean carriers. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Diamond Bar, California, with an office in Taiwan, BlueX also functions as a trade finance platform that enhances cash flow for small and medium-sized enterprises involved in the global supply chain. By leveraging artificial intelligence, BlueX automates the trade finance process, facilitating streamlined access to capital for buyers and sellers.
Chef Robotics
Seed Round in 2023
Chef Robotics is a robotics and artificial intelligence company serving the food industry. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Headroom
Seed Round in 2023
Headroom, Inc. is a company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-driven virtual meeting platform. Founded in 2020, Headroom's platform enhances remote collaboration by managing distracting meeting tasks, such as providing transcripts and smart summaries with highlights. It features gesture recognition technology, allowing participants to express approvals non-verbally, which facilitates smoother interactions. By optimizing video quality and increasing awareness of participants' surroundings, Headroom enables users to focus on building relationships and solving problems rather than being sidetracked by technicalities.
Aviator
Seed Round in 2023
Aviator is a developer productivity platform that assists software teams in management. Aviator's software automates tedious workflows for developers. The company's tools help teams of all sizes build faster and more efficiently by eliminating necessary-but-mundane tasks that developers confront every day. Aviator was established in 2021 by Ankit Jain in San Francisco, California.
Zoo
Seed Round in 2023
Zoo is an infrastructure company that focuses on creating solutions for hardware design. Founded in 2021 and based in Inglewood, California, Zoo integrates various tools and technologies to support hardware designers. Its offerings include automation, websites, and applications that facilitate the development of innovative hardware design tools. By providing a cohesive platform, Zoo aims to enhance the capabilities available to developers in this sector, enabling a new generation of hardware design tools that share common functionalities.
Bitwave
Series A in 2022
Bitwave is a financial software developer that focuses on helping companies incorporate digital assets into their accounting and operational processes. Founded in 2018 in San Francisco by Amy Kalnoki and Patrick White, the company offers a platform designed to streamline cryptocurrency tax, accounting, and compliance. Bitwave's software features tools for tax tracking, bookkeeping, decentralized finance monitoring, and managing cryptocurrency accounts receivable and payable. By integrating with various accounting software and blockchains, Bitwave enables businesses to manage their digital asset transactions more efficiently and securely.
Operative Intelligence
Seed Round in 2022
Operative Intelligence is an artificial intelligence-based operations management platform founded in 2021 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The company specializes in customer analytics software designed to enhance the performance of contact centers. Its platform analyzes and quantifies opportunities for performance improvement, enabling organizations to systematically manage their customer operations. By offering a detailed understanding of call behaviors and outcomes, the software helps clients identify the root causes of customer demand. This insight allows businesses to prioritize opportunities for improvement based on the quantifiable benefits associated with each customer interaction, thereby driving efficiency and effectiveness in customer service operations.
Citrine Informatics
Venture Round in 2022
Citrine Informatics, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance materials development. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, with an additional office in Pittsburgh, the company operates a platform that aggregates and analyzes extensive datasets related to materials, chemicals, and devices. This platform aims to streamline research and development, manufacturing, and supply chain processes for organizations involved in producing physical products. By employing data science and machine learning, Citrine Informatics accelerates the discovery of new materials and helps identify defects early in the research process, thereby improving product design and development efficiency across various sectors, including energy, aerospace, and electronics.
Medcrypt
Series B in 2022
MedCrypt Inc. is a cybersecurity company focused on enhancing the security of medical devices. Founded in 2016 and based in Solana Beach, California, it provides data security solutions tailored for a wide range of medical devices, including pacemakers and surgical robots. MedCrypt's platform allows original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to easily integrate essential security features, such as user authentication, data encryption, and monitoring for potential malicious activity, into their devices. This capability not only protects sensitive health information but also ensures that devices operate only on commands from trusted sources. By streamlining the implementation of these security measures, MedCrypt enables engineers to prioritize the development of innovative clinical functionalities while maintaining robust protection against unauthorized access and misuse.
Willow
Series D in 2022
Willow, founded in 2014 and based in Mountain View, California, is a company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of wearable breast pumps and related breastfeeding products. The company offers a range of items including in-bra breast pumps, milk bags, replacement parts, pumping bras, and accessories like flanges and chargers. Willow's breast pumps are designed to be mobile and hands-free, allowing mothers to pump discreetly and conveniently. The devices are cordless, spill-proof, and equipped with a mobile application that tracks milk output, facilitating a hassle-free pumping experience for mothers on the go.
EvaBot
Series A in 2022
EvaBot Inc. operates an artificial intelligence platform designed to facilitate personalized gift-giving experiences. The company caters to a diverse clientele, including executives, real estate agents, event organizers, customer retention teams, recruiters, consultants, and agencies. By leveraging machine intelligence, EvaBot matches unique product offerings with the specific interests and preferences of recipients, ensuring that each gift is tailored and memorable. This service streamlines the gifting process, allowing users to easily send corporate gifts at scale without the hassle of managing preferences or delivery details. Founded in 2015 and initially named Vizzi Inc., the company rebranded to EvaBot Inc. in August 2017. It is headquartered in Fremont, California, with an additional office located in Calgary, Canada.
Health Note
Series A in 2022
Health Note is an AI chatbot platform that streamlines the process of collecting patient information and creating physician notes, thereby enhancing clinic workflows. Founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, California, the platform allows patients to engage in their own care by providing pre-visit information through a simple SMS link, eliminating the need for app downloads or sign-ins. This frictionless, platform-agnostic solution integrates seamlessly with electronic medical record systems, facilitating the documentation of physician-patient interactions and improving overall healthcare efficiency.
Lightship
Series A in 2022
Lightship is an all-electric RV manufacturer, designer, and producer of an aerodynamic, battery-powered trailer for the electric age. Lightship is an early-stage hardware startup launched in 2020 by Tesla alumni that is bringing the $26B RV industry into the electric age. Based in San Francisco and Broomfield, Colorado, Lightship is designing and producing an aerodynamic, battery-powered trailer that liberates travelers from the noise, emissions, and range anxiety of gas RVing.
Magnetic Insight
Series B in 2022
Magnetic Insight, Inc. specializes in magnetic particle imaging (MPI), an innovative imaging technology that utilizes iron oxide nanoparticle tracers and time-varying magnetic fields. The company has developed several products, including the MOMENTUM imager, a pre-clinical MPI solution that produces high-quality images through advanced magnet geometry and a proprietary reconstruction process. Additionally, Magnetic Insight offers VivoTrax, a nanoparticle designed for cell tracking and as a blood pool agent in pre-clinical studies, and Hyper, an add-on module for the MOMENTUM system that assists in identifying treatment targets and administering localized magnetic hyperthermia. Another product, Relax, serves as a particle relaxometry module. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Alameda, California, Magnetic Insight aims to enhance preclinical diagnostic research by enabling quantitative cell tracking, imaging of vascular functions, and visualization of various biological processes, thereby addressing challenges in clinical and translational research.
FarmWise
Series B in 2022
FarmWise provides technology-based services that allow farmers to streamline farm operations and increase food production efficiency. It offers a productive mechanical weeding implement for vegetable crops, along with its exceptional training and support program. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in San Francisco, California.
Prismpop
Seed Round in 2022
Prismpop is an online beauty community that helps users in finding products that are personalized to their needs. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Pasadena, California.
Capella Space
Series C in 2022
Capella Space is a commercial satellite imaging company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2016. It operates a constellation of small satellites equipped with synthetic aperture radar (SAR) technology, capable of providing high-resolution Earth observation imagery at 50 centimeters. This technology allows for continuous monitoring of the Earth's surface, regardless of weather conditions, including clouds, smoke, and darkness. Capella Space's services support various industries, including maritime domain awareness, agriculture, infrastructure monitoring, and disaster response. The company aims to enhance decision-making related to commerce, conservation, and security by delivering timely and flexible geospatial data. Its capabilities are particularly valuable for applications involving economic activity estimation, urban planning, and search and rescue operations.
Divergent
Series C in 2022
Divergent Technologies, Inc. specializes in the development and manufacturing of 3D printed vehicles. Founded in 2014 and based in Los Angeles, California, the company has established a strategic partnership with PSA Group. Divergent has created the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS™), an innovative software-hardware system that enables customers to design, additively manufacture, and automatically assemble complex structures for various applications, including automotive, aerospace, and defense. This system aims to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of the manufacturing process by optimizing designs, reducing material usage, and minimizing upfront capital expenditures. By eliminating traditional tooling requirements, Divergent seeks to drive innovation and sustainability within the vehicle manufacturing sector.
Luminous Computing
Series A in 2022
Luminous Computing specializes in the development of photonics chips tailored for the artificial intelligence sector. Founded in 2018 and based in Mountain View, California, the company produces an AI training and inference chip that integrates the computing power of supercomputers into a single unit. This innovation helps organizations address significant communication bottlenecks associated with traditional processors, enhancing their ability to manage complex workloads efficiently.
Rigetti Computing
Post in 2022
Rigetti Computing is a full-stack quantum computing company that designs and manufactures quantum-integrated circuits, deploying them in low-temperature environments. The company develops proprietary control systems to execute quantum logic operations and has created software to integrate its quantum systems with existing cloud infrastructure. Rigetti's innovations include the industry's first multi-chip quantum processor, which enables scalability in quantum computing systems. The company focuses on practical applications of quantum computing, particularly in computational chemistry and machine learning, and offers the Forest platform, a comprehensive programming and execution environment for quantum and classical computing. Most of its revenue is generated from the United States.
OpenGov
Venture Round in 2022
OpenGov, Inc. provides a cloud-based software platform tailored for the public sector, specifically aimed at enhancing government operations for local governments and state agencies. The company's offerings include OpenGov Intelligence, which delivers analytics and visualizations to support budget processes and decision-making, and OpenGov Comparisons, allowing users to benchmark their performance against other entities within the OpenGov Network. Additionally, OpenGov offers cloud-based ERP solutions for financial management and OpenGov Transparency, which facilitates public access to financial data. By focusing on the unique requirements of budgeting, procurement, and community development, OpenGov aims to improve efficiency, accountability, and public engagement in government operations. Founded in 2011 and based in Redwood City, California, the company also maintains offices in several major U.S. cities.
Humu
Series C in 2022
Humu, Inc. is a human resource technology company based in Mountain View, California, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing behavioral-change software that utilizes scientific research and machine learning to enhance workplace dynamics. Humu's platform enables employees to recognize each other's contributions, measure important factors that impact employee satisfaction, and promote positive behavioral changes within teams. By applying proven methodologies, Humu aims to help individuals become better leaders, managers, and teammates, ultimately driving productivity and fostering a supportive work environment.
MainStreet
Series B in 2022
MainStreet, headquartered in the United States, specializes in identifying and claiming government incentives, tax credits, deductions, and stimulus funds for startups and small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The company's platform analyzes payroll and accounting systems to uncover applicable federal, state, and local tax credits while managing legal workflows, thereby assisting clients in saving both time and money. MainStreet operates on a flat success fee model, charging 20% upon the disbursement of incentives. Founded in 2019 in San Jose, California, by Daniel Griffin, Doug Ludlow, and Dan Lindquist, MainStreet also provides personal finance tips and advice to help consumers grow their wealth. The company is supported by several prominent investors, including SignalFire, Gradient Ventures, and Sound Ventures.
Phantom Auto
Series B in 2022
Phantom Auto Inc. is a software company specializing in the remote operation of autonomous vehicles. Founded in 2016 and based in Mountain View, California, with an additional office in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company develops a platform that allows remote drivers to operate various vehicles, including passenger cars, forklifts, trucks, and delivery robots, from significant distances. This technology is particularly useful in challenging environments such as construction sites, adverse weather conditions, and roadside emergencies. By enabling personnel to monitor and control vehicles from remote locations, Phantom Auto enhances safety, improves labor accessibility, and boosts productivity for its clients in logistics and other sectors.
SupplyHound
Seed Round in 2022
SupplyHound is a marketplace designed to streamline the delivery of construction materials, catering to the needs of contractors and vendors alike. Established in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the platform enables contractors to maintain skilled labor on job sites, thereby enhancing productivity and profitability. For vendors, SupplyHound offers a means to lower their sales costs and elevate customer satisfaction. By managing the flow of material orders and facilitating on-demand delivery, SupplyHound improves the efficiency of both construction and supplier operations, making it easier for all parties involved to access essential building supplies.
Ockam
Series A in 2022
Ockam Inc. is a provider of a serverless platform designed for secure Internet-of-Things (IoT) development. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers tools that enable the interconnection of hardware with software services, facilitating secure information exchange among connected systems. Ockam's platform manages identities, cryptographic keys, and credentials for devices and services while optimizing connectivity and messaging. It simplifies the development process by eliminating the complexities of system administration, such as managing IP backlogs and setting up public APIs. The platform is open-source, secure-by-design, and built in Rust, allowing for robust end-to-end encryption, key management, and mutual authentication. Ockam connects application developers, system integrators, hardware engineers, and cloud service product managers, providing a cohesive environment for building trustworthy applications across diverse networks.
KarmaCheck
Series A in 2022
KarmaCheck, Inc. is a technology-driven company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in offline and online background screening services. Established in 2018, it offers a comprehensive range of solutions, including criminal checks, employment and education verifications, motor vehicle reports, reference checks, and drug testing. Utilizing an API-first platform, KarmaCheck ensures a mobile-friendly candidate experience and rapid response times, delivering accurate background checks more efficiently. The company's innovative use of artificial intelligence and blockchain technology allows for real-time, actionable insights, helping businesses streamline their hiring processes and improve employee retention.
B Generous
Seed Round in 2022
B Generous is a California-based fintech company established in 2021, specializing in a philanthropic credit product platform that facilitates immediate capital access for nonprofit organizations. The platform allows nonprofits to receive the full amount of donations upfront, thereby enabling them to focus on their missions without the stress of fundraising. Donors benefit by obtaining full gross tax deductions immediately and can finance their charitable contributions through interest-free payments over time. This innovative approach helps bridge the gap between donors and nonprofits, ensuring that charitable organizations have the necessary funding to operate effectively while providing donors with a flexible giving option.
SkySafe
Series B in 2021
SkySafe, Inc. is a San Diego-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in manufacturing anti-drone devices. The company's technology employs radio waves to neutralize drones and provides a comprehensive airspace security system designed to protect various entities, including governments, law enforcement, airports, and corporations, from drone threats. By utilizing advanced radio technology, reverse engineering, and in-depth threat analysis, SkySafe enables clients to monitor and control their airspace effectively. The company aims to create safe and secure environments as drone technology continues to evolve, leveraging a team of experts from prestigious institutions such as MIT and UC San Diego, as well as former personnel from the Air Force Research Lab.
Lobby
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Lobby is a Blockchain startup developing management tools for Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs). The company's platform is used to help in knowledge management for hundreds of Web3 organizations. It also offers a community editor by which anyone can share their shortcuts with the whole community, helping users to build search shortcuts quickly and launch their workflows with the help of a powerful engine. Lobby Technologies was founded in 2021 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Luma Health
Series C in 2021
Luma Health Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in developing a patient engagement platform aimed at enhancing the connection between healthcare providers and patients. Founded in 2015, the platform facilitates smart scheduling and referral management while offering features such as appointment reminders, mobile patient intake, and care pathways. It enables healthcare systems and clinics to keep their schedules full and supports patient adherence to care plans. Additionally, Luma Health provides tools for patient communication and analytics, ensuring that healthcare providers can deliver continuous care and improve treatment outcomes. The company emphasizes a modern, mobile-first approach to patient engagement.
Sepion Technologies
Series A in 2021
Sepion Technologies is an advanced membrane company based in Emeryville, California, founded in 2015. The company specializes in developing a suite of highly-tunable nanoscale membranes for various industrial applications, particularly in the energy storage sector. Sepion focuses on manufacturing innovative products, including lithium-metal batteries, by integrating nanoscience, polymer chemistry, and cell engineering. Its proprietary composite membrane serves as a cost-effective alternative to traditional ceramic separators used in lithium batteries, offering improved performance and the capability to be produced in large-area formats. This innovation enables battery manufacturers to enhance energy density in their products, thereby advancing the overall efficiency of energy storage solutions.
Slingshot Aerospace
Series A in 2021
Slingshot Aerospace, Inc. specializes in developing online tools and platforms that provide geospatial information tailored for the aerospace and defense sectors. The company's offerings include Slingshot Earth, Slingshot Orbital, Slingshot Edge, and Slingshot Imagery, which integrate data streams from satellites, airplanes, drones, and ground-based sensors to deliver actionable insights for various industries, including energy, insurance, military, and emergency management. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in El Segundo, California, with an additional office in Austin, Texas, Slingshot Aerospace aims to enhance mission success for government and commercial space organizations by offering space simulation and analytics solutions. These tools help operators design, manage, and secure their assets while mitigating risks to facilitate safe and reliable operations in complex environments.
Point One Navigation
Series A in 2021
Point One Navigation, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in developing precise location services for autonomous systems such as self-driving vehicles, commercial drones, and robotics. Founded in 2016, the company offers a localization service that achieves accuracy within a few centimeters while being significantly more cost-effective than existing solutions. By integrating Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), inertial sensors, and computer vision technologies through proprietary algorithms, Point One Navigation aims to create high-performance navigation systems suitable for mass-market applications. Its innovative approach enables users to enhance the security and functionality of a variety of autonomous vehicles, including cars, drones, and delivery robots.
Wonderverse
Seed Round in 2021
Wonderverse is a task management system founded in 2021 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It is designed to assist decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) in launching and scaling their initiatives effectively. The platform facilitates process development, rights configuration, and transparent collaboration among team members. By providing tools for workflow creation and task setup, Wonderverse enables organizations to plan projects, manage contributor payments, and enhance teamwork across various initiatives.
GreenPark Sports
Series B in 2021
GreenPark Sports, Inc. is a company that develops and operates an online gaming platform aimed at sports and esports enthusiasts. Founded in 2018 and based in Burlingame, California, the company offers digital experiences and free-to-play mobile games that allow fans to engage with their favorite sports, teams, and athletes. Its flagship product enables users to participate in a competitive environment during live sporting events, where they can battle to become the "Best Fans" in their respective leagues and seasons. Through its innovative platform, GreenPark Sports creates an interactive virtual sports environment that connects fans with one another and enhances their overall gaming experience.
Openprise
Series A in 2021
Openprise, Inc. operates a data orchestration platform that automates various data management processes for marketing and sales teams. Founded in 2013 and based in San Mateo, California, the platform enhances efficiency by automating tasks such as data onboarding, cleansing, enrichment, and unification. It facilitates the ingestion of data from both internal systems and third-party providers, ensuring continuous cleansing and normalization of marketing data in real time. Openprise also enriches data by filling in missing values and allows for precise segmentation to support personalized marketing campaigns. By consolidating data from multiple sources into a comprehensive view, it enables organizations to streamline their marketing technologies, improve data quality, and focus on revenue growth. The platform is designed to simplify the marketing technology stack, making it accessible for users without programming expertise.
Fernish
Series B in 2021
Fernish is a furniture rental startup company that offers provides furniture as a subscription model to consumers living a mobile lifestyle. The company seeks to redefine the way the market sees furniture rental by positioning itself as a lifestyle brand. It offers a rent to own program that allows subscribers to apply their previous payments towards the cost of the piece or pieces they want to buy at the end of their subscription. Users are allowed to subscribe to an entire room or specific pieces and can even swap out things they don’t like or simply want to change up at any point. Founders Michael Barlow and Lucas Dickey launched the company in Los Angeles, California in 2017.
Gordy Health
Convertible Note in 2021
Gordy Health is a virtual care provider specializing in blood pressure management to reduce the risk of serious health complications such as heart attacks, strokes, and kidney failure. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Pasadena, California, the company offers a healthcare platform that allows users to manage their blood pressure from home. This platform provides direct access to heart specialists, facilitates easy scheduling of virtual appointments, and includes features such as real-time diagnostics, prescription delivery, and continuous monitoring and medication adjustments. By focusing on proactive management of high blood pressure, Gordy Health aims to help individuals lead healthier lives and extend their longevity.
LeadIQ
Series B in 2021
LeadIQ, Inc. is a company that specializes in sales prospecting automation, offering tools designed to enhance lead management and sales productivity. Its main products include Prospector, which enables users to search for prospects on LinkedIn and other platforms while saving the information in CRM systems, and Scout, which helps find contact details directly from company websites. Additionally, LeadIQ provides personal intelligence APIs that allow for the comprehensive profiling of individuals, including their email, phone numbers, and job information. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Singapore and New Hampshire, LeadIQ aims to streamline the lead capture process, allowing sales teams to focus on high-quality leads and ultimately drive business growth. The platform integrates with various data sources to enrich profiles, reducing time spent on unqualified leads and enhancing sales efficiency.
Duffl
Series A in 2021
Duffl is a delivery service that specializes in providing snacks and drinks to college students within a rapid 10-minute timeframe. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Duffl operates at several major universities, including UCLA, USC, UCSB, and UC Berkeley. The service utilizes electric scooters to navigate routes that are inaccessible to cars, allowing for quick and efficient delivery. By eliminating the need for mandatory sign-ups or credit card information, Duffl offers a convenient solution for students seeking easy access to packaged food on campus.
Humanly.io
Seed Round in 2021
Humanly’s conversational AI engages with every single candidate. By automating the repetitive candidate screening and selection tasks, you reclaim valuable time. And by creating visibility into the interview, you make more confident and equitable hiring decisions using clear-cut evidence. The company was founded in 2019 and is Co-Headquartered in Seattle, Washington , and Sacramento, California.
GritWell
Seed Round in 2021
GritWell Ltd is a digital health platform established in 2018, based in San Francisco, California. The company focuses on addressing chronic health conditions by shifting the emphasis from symptom management to identifying and treating root causes. GritWell connects patients suffering from various chronic symptoms, such as insomnia, migraines, digestive issues, anxiety, and joint pain, with nutritionists, health coaches, and holistic practitioners. Its platform offers personalized care through clinically validated symptom assessments and facilitates secure video consultations, direct messaging, and an online portal for scheduling and managing patient records. By integrating natural treatments and providing tailored treatment plans, GritWell aims to enhance patient outcomes and support a holistic approach to health.
Vouch
Series C in 2021
Vouch, Inc. is a provider of insurance products and services specifically tailored for startups in the United States. The company offers a range of coverage options, including general liability, business property, directors and officers insurance, errors and omissions, cyber coverage, crime coverage, employment practices liability, hired and non-owned auto, and fiduciary liability. Vouch operates a tech-enabled platform that allows businesses to access multiple insurance carriers and receive instant quotes, facilitating customized coverage solutions. By leveraging technology and industry expertise, Vouch aims to help high-growth companies manage risk effectively as they scale. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, Vouch operates as a subsidiary of SVB Financial Group.
Juno
Series A in 2021
Juno Residential, Inc. is a company based in San Francisco, California, focused on the development of residential apartments. Established in 2018, Juno Residential specializes in creating prefabricated housing solutions that prioritize environmental sustainability. The company employs innovative prefabrication techniques and utilizes organic, low-carbon materials such as mass timber to construct modern and curated living spaces. By offering these eco-friendly and efficient housing alternatives, Juno aims to address the growing demand for sustainable residential options.
unspun
Series A in 2021
Unspun, Inc., founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in the development of a platform that creates customized jeans using advanced body scanning technology, fit algorithms, and additive manufacturing. The company aims to address environmental concerns by reducing global carbon emissions through automated and localized manufacturing processes. Unspun’s innovative approach not only eliminates pattern-cutting waste and unsold inventory but also allows for the production of jeans in under ten minutes in a zero-waste manner. Their technology is showcased through the unspun.io platform, which provides digital customization solutions for various apparel brands. With a mission to make fashion more sustainable, Unspun is positioned at the intersection of robotics and digital apparel, striving to transform the industry with its unique approach to on-demand manufacturing.
Enable
Series B in 2021
Enable is a cloud-based software platform established in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It specializes in rebate management, offering solutions for distributors, manufacturers, and retailers to effectively manage complex trading agreements with suppliers and customers. The platform provides actionable insights that facilitate smarter planning and precise execution of rebate deals, while also streamlining financial reporting with auditable results. By enabling companies to collaborate with their trading partners through well-structured plans and incentive programs, Enable helps businesses acquire, retain, and serve their customers more effectively.
Wrench
Series D in 2021
Wrench, Inc. is a mobile auto repair service provider that specializes in offering car and truck repair services directly at customers' homes and offices. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the company operates in multiple states, including Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, North Carolina, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington. Wrench offers a comprehensive range of services, including alternator and battery replacement, brake repair, oil and filter changes, diagnostic services, and more. Customers can conveniently book appointments online, making the process accessible and efficient.
Baffle
Series B in 2021
Baffle, Inc. is a software company based in Santa Clara, California, that specializes in data encryption solutions. Founded in 2015, Baffle offers a range of products including advanced data protection, application tier solutions, and secure multi-party compute options. Its platform is designed to simplify data-centric encryption, allowing organizations to share sensitive information securely while ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations. Baffle's technology enables applications to process encrypted data without the need for decryption, which facilitates privacy-preserving analytics in artificial intelligence and machine learning. The company’s solutions help organizations move data to the cloud efficiently and responsibly, without compromising user experience or security.
RocketCart
Seed Round in 2021
RocketCart is a grocery delivery service specializing in a diverse range of Korean products, offering free next-morning delivery to customers. The service currently operates in all of Los Angeles and Orange County, California, and extends to various areas in Riverside, Ventura, and San Bernardino Counties. With a focus on convenience, RocketCart allows customers to access ethnic grocery items from the comfort of their homes. The company plans to expand its reach with a nationwide rollout in the near future.
Kenshō Health
Seed Round in 2021
Kenshō is a health company that lives in LA, operates on the internet, and promotes a whole-person philosophy of care: mind, body, and spirit. The company, founded and led by proven entrepreneurs Krista Berlincourt and Danny Steiner, pairs scientific research with personalization technology to take the guesswork out holistic health, whether you're looking for an honest answer or a trusted provider. Berlincourt is known for nurturing and scaling some of the most loved emerging technology brands like Simple, Acorns, and Microsoft from the ground up. Steiner was a digital innovation change agent at NBC, Conde Nast, and Hulu before breaking into health and wellness with Brami, a venture-backed superfood company.
Lumanu
Series A in 2021
Lumanu, Inc. is a digital marketing platform that facilitates connections between companies and brand ambassadors, primarily serving brand marketers, performance marketers, agency marketers, and creators. Founded in 2016 and based in Oakland, California, with an additional office in Milwaukee, the company offers a range of solutions including SocialCert, which enables influencers to share content and usage rights with marketers; Content Manager, which helps in content ingestion from influencers; and SmartBoost, which generates advertisements using influencer-created content. In addition to its marketing solutions, Lumanu provides financial management tools that simplify payment processes and compliance for creators and freelancers, enabling them to efficiently manage their business operations while fostering a supportive community.
Lightship
Seed Round in 2021
Lightship is an all-electric RV manufacturer, designer, and producer of an aerodynamic, battery-powered trailer for the electric age. Lightship is an early-stage hardware startup launched in 2020 by Tesla alumni that is bringing the $26B RV industry into the electric age. Based in San Francisco and Broomfield, Colorado, Lightship is designing and producing an aerodynamic, battery-powered trailer that liberates travelers from the noise, emissions, and range anxiety of gas RVing.
Subspace
Series B in 2021
Subspace Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in network optimization solutions, primarily for the gaming industry. Founded in 2011, Subspace develops a software platform that enhances online experiences by optimizing traffic routing and minimizing latency, effectively replacing traditional network infrastructure hardware. The company's services encompass networking-as-a-service, which supports a variety of applications, including multiplayer online games, video, voice, fintech, and transportation solutions. By leveraging cloud capabilities, Subspace creates a parallel internet that bypasses congested traffic, allowing clients to deliver faster and more reliable online experiences to their users.
unspun
Seed Round in 2021
Unspun, Inc., founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in the development of a platform that creates customized jeans using advanced body scanning technology, fit algorithms, and additive manufacturing. The company aims to address environmental concerns by reducing global carbon emissions through automated and localized manufacturing processes. Unspun’s innovative approach not only eliminates pattern-cutting waste and unsold inventory but also allows for the production of jeans in under ten minutes in a zero-waste manner. Their technology is showcased through the unspun.io platform, which provides digital customization solutions for various apparel brands. With a mission to make fashion more sustainable, Unspun is positioned at the intersection of robotics and digital apparel, striving to transform the industry with its unique approach to on-demand manufacturing.
ZeroAvia
Venture Round in 2021
ZeroAvia, Inc. is a company focused on developing zero-emission aircraft for commercial short-haul flights. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Hollister, California, with an office in Cranfield, United Kingdom, ZeroAvia specializes in hydrogen-electric propulsion systems. These systems are designed to eliminate aviation emissions while ensuring operational efficiency. The company aims to provide scalable technologies that can retrofit existing aircraft, thereby facilitating a transition to sustainable aviation. By collaborating with various stakeholders, ZeroAvia seeks to revolutionize the aviation industry through cleaner and more efficient flight options. Their powertrain utilizes a hydrogen fuel-cell system in limited-seat fixed-wing aircraft, which not only reduces emissions but also allows for the use of existing infrastructure, thus simplifying regulatory challenges and lowering both fuel and maintenance costs for aviation companies.
Zendar
Venture Round in 2021
Zendar Inc. specializes in the manufacture of high-resolution radar systems for autonomous vehicles. Founded in 2017 and located in Berkeley, California, the company offers a product that merges the advantages of radar technology, such as long-range capabilities and all-weather functionality, with the resolution typically associated with lidar systems. Zendar's radar solutions are designed to enhance the safety and reliability of self-driving cars, allowing them to operate effectively in adverse weather conditions. Through its innovative technology, Zendar aims to enable true all-weather autonomy for autonomous vehicles, ensuring safer driving experiences in challenging climatic environments.
Mythical Games
Series B in 2021
Mythical Games Inc. is a game technology studio that focuses on developing blockchain-based games for personal computers, mobile devices, and consoles. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Sherman Oaks, California, with an additional office in Seattle, Washington, the company aims to revolutionize gaming by emphasizing true ownership of digital assets, verifiable scarcity, and integrated secondary markets. Its flagship product, Blankos, is a casual multiplayer game that allows players to buy, trade, and sell their custom designs. Mythical Games also provides tools for content creators and brands to personalize and own game assets, fostering a collaborative environment for players, developers, and creators. The company is dedicated to creating innovative gaming experiences that leverage distributed ledger technology, thereby enhancing consumer engagement and participation in the gaming ecosystem.
Ayraa
Seed Round in 2021
Ayraa AI is a company based in Silicon Valley, with plans for engineering operations in Mumbai and Pune, India. It focuses on simplifying and modernizing various aspects of workplace management, including security, compliance, facilities, and operations. Ayraa AI has developed an intelligent workplace platform that enhances safety and employee satisfaction. The platform includes features such as enterprise security, employee engagement tools, a collaborative inbox, announcement flows, and search and archiving capabilities. By leveraging deep learning AI, Ayraa AI aims to help organizations create a well-orchestrated and efficient workplace environment.
Future Family
Series A in 2021
Future Family, Inc. is a subscription-based fertility company founded in 2016 and located in San Francisco, California. The company provides comprehensive fertility services, including personalized fertility planning, clinic matching, and access to a dedicated nurse concierge. Its offerings encompass on-demand medical support, guided care, and a digital health platform that facilitates clinic visits, procedures, laboratory tests, and medications. Additionally, Future Family offers customized financing plans for fertility procedures such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) and egg freezing, ensuring that individuals and couples can navigate their fertility journeys with financial assistance and expert support.
Prima
Seed Round in 2021
Prima is a wellness brand that specializes in plant-based skincare, body care, and supplements, primarily utilizing organic hemp CBD and functional botanicals. The company is dedicated to addressing stress and other health issues at their source through scientifically backed products made from clinically studied ingredients. Emphasizing sustainability and transparency, Prima maintains high standards of purity and potency, and it is recognized as Climate Neutral Certified, Plastic Neutral Certified, and a certified B Corp. Based in Santa Monica, California, Prima operates as a privately held Public Benefit Corporation, focusing on the intersection of science, nature, and health to enhance consumer well-being and foster social impact through its innovative offerings.
Sunbit
Series D in 2021
Sunbit, Inc. is a financing service provider that enables users to split purchases into affordable payments, enhancing financial accessibility for everyday needs. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the company utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning technology to approve a majority of applicants, thereby reducing the financial stress associated with larger purchases. Sunbit offers a point-of-sale lending platform that is integrated into various service locations, including auto dealerships, optical practices, dental offices, and specialty healthcare services. In addition to its financing solutions, Sunbit provides tools such as tablets, scanners, and informational sheets to assist retailers in facilitating transactions. The company also has mobile applications available on major platforms, allowing users to access its services conveniently from their smartphones.
Zevvy
Seed Round in 2021
Zevvy is a fintech platform established in 2021 and based in Hayward, California, dedicated to promoting electric vehicle (EV) adoption. The company operates an online marketplace that simplifies the process of leasing electric vehicles, allowing users to easily explore various options. Its all-digital application process streamlines the transition to electric driving by facilitating arrangements for vehicle pick-up, charging solutions, and billing setup. By addressing key barriers to EV accessibility, Zevvy aims to make driving electric more affordable and convenient for a broader audience, ultimately contributing to sustainable transportation initiatives.
Mythic
Series C in 2021
Mythic Inc. is a technology company that designs and develops silicon chips and artificial intelligence processing units (IPUs) for a wide range of applications, from consumer electronics and wearables to autonomous vehicles and robotic drones. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, with an additional office in Austin, Texas, Mythic specializes in analog matrix processors that utilize unique compute-in-memory technology. Their products, including the M1076 Analog Matrix Processor and various PCIe and M.2 cards, integrate AI capabilities directly into compact chips, enabling desktop-level processing power in smaller devices. The company emphasizes its expertise in neural networks, processor architecture, and software design to deliver efficient AI solutions while maintaining performance, power efficiency, and accuracy in real-world environments.
Spero Foods
Series A in 2021
Spero Foods, Inc. specializes in producing and selling alternative dairy products, primarily focusing on cream cheese. Founded in 2016 and based in Oakland, California, the company employs innovative food science and process engineering to create mainstream plant-based dairy alternatives. Spero Foods aims to provide healthier food options for everyone and has received recognition as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies and NEXTY's Best Dairy/Meat Alternative. Its products are available nationally through various channels, including wholesalers, stores, and online platforms, reaching over 3,500 retail locations such as Kroger, Whole Foods, Publix, and Sprouts.
Quilt Data
Seed Round in 2021
Quilt Data, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in crowdsource data collection and organization services. The company operates a cloud-based platform designed to enhance data management for organizations, enabling faster, more collaborative, and trustworthy data interactions among all team members, not just data scientists. Quilt's platform facilitates the management of code, sharing, discovery, analytics, and insights, while also providing custom information development and personalized training. This approach allows organizations to make informed decisions more rapidly, improving their operational efficiency and competitive advantage in an increasingly data-driven environment.
Kettle
Series A in 2021
Kettle Inc. is an innovative company that has developed an online risk analysis platform for the insurance industry, focusing on reinsurance solutions amid the challenges posed by climate change. Founded in 2020 and based in Kensington, California, Kettle utilizes advanced deep learning algorithms to analyze over seven billion lines of satellite, weather, and ground truth data. By employing Swarm Neural Networks, the platform identifies patterns that enhance predictive accuracy, ultimately helping insurers manage and balance their risk portfolios. Kettle's technology aims to reduce loss ratios by enabling more effective underwriting of catastrophic risks, positioning the company as a key player in the evolving landscape of climate-related insurance.
bit.io
Seed Round in 2021
Bit.io is a cloud database platform based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2019. It offers a zero-configuration, scalable solution that emphasizes ease of use and community engagement, similar to social coding platforms. Users can create an empty database with a single click, eliminating the need for complex administration, identity and access management, and firewall configurations. The platform allows clients to securely store, query, and share data, providing specific access levels for collaborators. Bit.io aims to simplify data sharing and management, making it accessible for users without technical expertise.
Baffle
Convertible Note in 2021
Baffle, Inc. is a software company based in Santa Clara, California, that specializes in data encryption solutions. Founded in 2015, Baffle offers a range of products including advanced data protection, application tier solutions, and secure multi-party compute options. Its platform is designed to simplify data-centric encryption, allowing organizations to share sensitive information securely while ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations. Baffle's technology enables applications to process encrypted data without the need for decryption, which facilitates privacy-preserving analytics in artificial intelligence and machine learning. The company’s solutions help organizations move data to the cloud efficiently and responsibly, without compromising user experience or security.
Tundra
Series B in 2021
Tundra Inc. operates an online marketplace that connects businesses by allowing them to buy and sell wholesale products with freight included. Established in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, Tundra offers the largest selection of wholesale products in the United States, featuring over two million ready-to-ship items from both established and emerging brands. The company's zero-commission model enables retailers to access full product catalogs at wholesale prices and low minimums. Tundra's proprietary technology streamlines wholesale processes, reducing time and costs for both buyers and suppliers. With a community of over 30,000 independent retailers, Tundra provides a diverse range of products across popular categories such as kids, home, food, beauty, apparel, and general merchandise. The company also has additional offices in Boston and Zurich.
Kenshō Health
Venture Round in 2021
Kenshō is a health company that lives in LA, operates on the internet, and promotes a whole-person philosophy of care: mind, body, and spirit. The company, founded and led by proven entrepreneurs Krista Berlincourt and Danny Steiner, pairs scientific research with personalization technology to take the guesswork out holistic health, whether you're looking for an honest answer or a trusted provider. Berlincourt is known for nurturing and scaling some of the most loved emerging technology brands like Simple, Acorns, and Microsoft from the ground up. Steiner was a digital innovation change agent at NBC, Conde Nast, and Hulu before breaking into health and wellness with Brami, a venture-backed superfood company.
Harmonic.ai
Venture Round in 2021
Harmonic connects entrepreneurs with the resources & capital they need to drive innovation. Harmonic's data engine provides insights into startups & professionals, allowing its users to identify opportunities using fresh company information. Harmonic was established in 2020 in San Francisco, California.
United Dwelling
Convertible Note in 2021
United Dwelling, Inc., founded in 2019 and based in Los Angeles, California, focuses on addressing the affordable housing crisis by transforming underutilized spaces, such as garages and backyards, into additional dwelling units. The company assists property owners and developers in maximizing the value of their land by adding these units to rental or vacant properties. United Dwelling manages the entire process, which includes design, permitting, construction, tenant placement, property management, and maintenance. By utilizing data to identify suitable lots, the company primarily targets low-income and middle-income neighborhoods, contributing to workforce housing solutions. This approach not only provides affordable homes but also enables homeowners to generate additional income through monthly rent and increases their property value.
Burrow
Series C in 2021
Burrow, Inc. is a New York-based furniture company that designs, manufactures, and supplies a range of home furnishings, including customizable sofas, sectionals, loveseats, armchairs, and ottomans, as well as tables, rugs, and various accessories. Founded in 2016, Burrow focuses on creating luxury furniture that is both easy to move and comfortable, utilizing sustainably-sourced hardwood and non-toxic, scratch- and stain-resistant fabrics. The company aims to reinvent the home furnishing experience by offering personalized and durable products that allow customers to avoid traditional retail markups. Burrow sells its items through physical showrooms in several states, including Washington, Massachusetts, Texas, and California, as well as through its online platform. The company's manufacturing facility is located in Mexico City, Mexico.
FreeWire
Series C in 2021
FreeWire Technologies, Inc. specializes in mobile electric vehicle (EV) chargers and battery-integrated charging solutions. Founded in 2014 and based in San Leandro, California, the company produces various models, including the Mobi Charger series, which caters to different charging needs with options for manual operation and semi-autonomous functionality. FreeWire's flagship product, the Boost Charger, connects to existing low-voltage utility services and provides high-power charging without requiring significant grid upgrades. This innovative technology allows for ultrafast EV charging, making it suitable for diverse applications, including commercial customers, fleets, and retail locations. FreeWire has established partnerships with major companies and is actively deploying its solutions across the U.S. and internationally, including a collaboration with bp pulse in the UK. By offering clean and efficient power alternatives, FreeWire aims to support the transition away from fossil fuels and enhance the EV charging infrastructure.
FULLFILL
Seed Round in 2021
FULLFILL is a digital health platform focused on providing virtual health coaching aimed at treating and preventing chronic conditions. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Los Angeles, the company partners with employers to enhance employee health and reduce medical expenses. FULLFILL's evidence-based programs have demonstrated significant effectiveness, achieving double the medical results of competing programs and tenfold employee sign-up rates. The platform offers a comprehensive range of resources, including daily videos, podcasts, articles, workouts, and meal plans, all accessible online with 24/7 support from trained Master Coaches. FULLFILL's approach not only addresses issues like obesity, diabetes, and mental health but also boosts participation in other health initiatives offered by employers, while its services qualify as a medical expense. The program has garnered high satisfaction ratings, positioning it as a valuable tool for employee retention amid increasing health challenges, especially in the wake of COVID-19.
Ellipsis Health
Seed Round in 2021
Ellipsis Health, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2013. It specializes in developing analytics solutions that utilize artificial intelligence to enhance behavioral health assessments by analyzing patient speech and clinical data. The company's platform offers a behavioral biomarker technology that generates clinical-grade evaluations of anxiety and depression severity, as well as sub-clinical assessments of stress. This innovative approach allows healthcare systems to continuously monitor their patient populations for mental health conditions, particularly depression, and facilitates timely support for patients in need. By integrating affective computing into patient and care team interactions, Ellipsis Health aims to create real-time behavioral health vital signs for improved patient outcomes.
Thistle
Series B in 2021
Thistle is a healthy food and juice company that delivers fully-prepared, plant-forward meals to the doorsteps of its customers. It makes eating nutritious, organic, and local foods incredibly convenient and accessible. They believe that by removing the major existing hurdles to consumers (no time to make a meal; too expensive to eat healthy; bad local options), they can empower our customers to make great choices for themselves, their family, and the environment. It was founded in 2013 and is based in San Francisco, California.
Ordo
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Ordo is a wholesale management platform that helps cannabis brands launch, scale, and grow. A CRM built for the needs of cannabis sales teams. With an emphasis on simplicity, we give reps tools that actually help in performing the unique job functions found in the cannabis wholesale sector. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
Strategikon Pharma
Seed Round in 2020
Strategikon Pharma, Inc. specializes in developing software that optimizes the outsourcing processes between sponsors and providers in the pharmaceutical industry. Its flagship product, Clinical Maestro, is a unique platform designed for the comprehensive management of clinical business operations, particularly in planning, outsourcing, and budgeting clinical trials. By facilitating an integrated virtual environment, Clinical Maestro enables biopharmaceutical companies to efficiently manage complex relationships with numerous global service providers who often operate with varying processes and reporting structures. The software replaces traditional, labor-intensive methods—primarily reliant on Excel—leading to significant cost savings and enhanced operational efficiency. Case studies with major pharmaceutical firms highlight the platform's effectiveness, achieving over 80% savings compared to manual processes and over 95% accuracy in predicting clinical study budgets. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Rafael, California, Strategikon Pharma also offers consulting services to support new clinical business operations.
CodeSignal
Series B in 2020
CodeSignal, Inc. operates a cloud-based platform designed to facilitate the discovery and development of technical talent through innovative coding and recruiting solutions. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, the company employs game mechanics to offer online programming assessments that serve both instructional and recruitment purposes. Its platform enables employers to create customized tests aligned with their interview processes, assessing a range of skills beyond traditional data structures and algorithms. CodeSignal aims to enhance the hiring process by providing smarter assessment questions and a streamlined experience, ultimately helping organizations tap into diverse talent pools while improving their speed-to-hire. Trusted by prominent companies, CodeSignal has powered millions of skills evaluations, supporting both technical hiring and individual learning and development initiatives.
Esports One
Venture Round in 2020
Esports One, Inc. is a data and analytics company focused on enhancing the esports experience for players, fans, and broadcasters. Established in 2012 and based in Santa Monica, California, the company operates an esports information platform that leverages proprietary computer vision and machine learning technology to capture and analyze extensive data in real-time. This platform has developed one of the most comprehensive databases of League of Legends esports statistics, dating back to the first professional matches in 2011. In 2020, Esports One expanded its offerings with the launch of Esports One Fantasy, an all-in-one fantasy platform designed to allow users to research teams and players, set lineups, and compete with friends. Through its innovative approach, Esports One aims to transform how fans engage with esports by providing a robust resource for real-time insights and information.
WaveOne
Series A in 2020
WaveOne, Inc. specializes in developing advanced video and image compression software utilizing machine learning and artificial intelligence. Founded in 2016 and located in Palo Alto, California, the company focuses on delivering custom, context-dependent solutions that significantly enhance the efficiency of digital media compression. WaveOne's technology features a codec capable of operating orders of magnitude faster than traditional systems, enabling rapid encoding and decoding of data sets at high speeds. This innovation allows digital media industries to process, print, upload, and share clear images effectively, positioning WaveOne at the forefront of digital media compression advancements.
Gatik
Series A in 2020
Gatik is a startup focused on developing autonomous technology for light and medium-duty trucks aimed at business-to-business short-haul logistics. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company specializes in artificial intelligence and automotive solutions tailored for the logistics sector. Gatik's software is designed for SAE Level 4 autonomous commercial vehicles, including trucks and vans in Classes 3 to 7. This technology facilitates middle-mile logistics, allowing customers to efficiently manage scheduled deliveries and optimize their supply chain operations.
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