M12 - Microsoft's Venture Fund

M12 - Microsoft’s venture fund, invests in early-stage enterprise software companies with a focus on AI, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, developer tools, vertical SaaS, and Web3/Gaming. Since 2016, M12 has invested in over 100 companies, helping startups accelerate growth with unparalleled access to Microsoft.

Matthew Goldstein

Managing Director

Michelle Gonzalez

Corporate Vice President and Global Head

Kouki Harasaki

Managing Director

Mony Hassid

Managing Director

Tamara Steffens

Managing Director

James Wu

Partner

Andrew Smyth

Managing Partner

Samir Kumar

Managing Director

Past deals in Machine Learning

Bolster AI

Series B in 2024
Bolster Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in artificial intelligence and machine learning to combat online fraud and protect brands from scams and account takeovers. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Los Altos, California, Bolster offers a range of products, including Online Customer Protection, which features detection, automated takedown, continuous monitoring, and threat intelligence. Its Online Fraud Prevention platform identifies both victims and scammers, providing tools to address phishing kits and fraudulent sites. Additionally, the company provides a Real-time Detection API that covers various types of scams, such as phishing and counterfeit activities. Bolster serves multiple sectors, including finance, technology, and retail, and promotes proactive brand protection through tools like checkphish.ai, a free, open-source resource for detecting fraudulent websites and phishing scams. The team at Bolster has extensive experience in cybersecurity, contributing to its innovative approach to fraud prevention.

DatologyAI

Series A in 2024
DatologyAI is an AI-data curation startup focused on developing deep learning tools that facilitate automatic selection in data training. The company offers solutions that automate the creation of datasets by identifying the most relevant information based on the specific needs of the AI model. Its technology employs modality-agnostic algorithms capable of detecting redundant, noisy, or harmful data points, without the need for labels, making it applicable across various industries. Additionally, DatologyAI's tools suggest methods for augmenting existing datasets and optimizing the organization of data, ultimately streamlining the model training process and reducing costs for clients.

NeuBird

Seed Round in 2024
NeuBird is a first-of-its-kind cloud-based generative operations platform for enterprises.

SynthLabs

Seed Round in 2024
SynthLabs is a research laboratory focused on developing transparent and auditable AI alignment solutions. The company operates in the software development sector, providing tools that assist various organizations in ensuring their artificial intelligence systems function according to their intended purposes. SynthLabs specializes in steering and customizing large language models, particularly those that are open source. Its products enable clients to assess and evaluate these models on complex topics, thereby enhancing the reliability and accountability of AI applications.

Guardrails AI

Seed Round in 2024
Guardrails AI focuses on enhancing the safe and effective use of artificial intelligence technology to improve human life. The company develops an open-source library that facilitates reliable interactions with Large Language Models (LLMs). Its framework allows for the creation of custom validators and orchestrates processes such as prompting, verification, and re-prompting. Additionally, Guardrails AI provides a library of commonly used validators and a specification language that helps communicate requirements to LLMs. By addressing the uncertainties associated with AI interactions, Guardrails AI aims to offer goal-oriented, contractually bound solutions that ensure the responsible application of AI.

d-Matrix

Series B in 2023
D-Matrix is a technology company focused on developing a computing platform aimed at enhancing artificial intelligence inferencing workloads in data centers. The company is dedicated to creating an innovative, brain-inspired AI compute engine that addresses a wide range of inferencing tasks within the growing cloud and edge infrastructure markets. By employing an in-memory computing approach, D-Matrix seeks to improve the efficiency of memory-compute integration through advanced mixed-signal and digital signal processing techniques. This platform is particularly designed to support generative artificial intelligence applications and large language models, thereby providing clients with enhanced computational capabilities.

Inworld AI

Venture Round in 2023
Inworld AI is an AI framework powering massive consumer applications. Inworld is funded by VCs including Lightspeed, Stanford University, Kleiner Perkins, Founders Fund, Section 32, M12, Intel Capital, CRV, Bitkraft, and Meta, as well as a team of all-star angels including corporate executives, top VC funds' partners, scouts, and industry veterans.

Unstructured

Series A in 2023
Unstructured is a developer of an open-source data transformation platform that simplifies the process of converting raw data from various sources, such as PDFs and Microsoft Office documents, into formats suitable for retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) applications. The platform supports over 25 file types and offers integration capabilities with third-party services like SharePoint and S3. By utilizing open-source libraries and application programming interfaces, Unstructured allows clients to create custom preprocessing pipelines tailored for machine learning tasks. This capability enhances the accessibility of human-generated information for large language models (LLMs) and facilitates seamless data extraction and integration into AI workflows, ultimately enabling organizations to maximize the value of their documents.

Metrika

Series A in 2023
Metrika is a monitoring and analytics platform specializing in blockchain networks, founded in 2019 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The company offers a blockchain-based operational intelligence solution that provides visibility and actionable insights for decentralized systems. Metrika's platform is designed to monitor and analyze the performance of blockchain networks, identifying anomalies that may affect their operation. By addressing these issues, Metrika enables companies to enhance the reliability and performance of their blockchain systems, ultimately supporting their growth on a global scale.

Private AI

Series A in 2022
Private AI Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Toronto, Canada, specializes in developing privacy-preserving machine learning and natural language processing tools. The company focuses on enabling secure data analysis for developers by finding, redacting, and generating synthetic personally identifiable information (PII) within semi- and unstructured datasets. Private AI's technology boasts over 99.5% accuracy across more than 47 languages and 50 different entity types. Its platform operates as a Docker container within clients' existing infrastructure, ensuring that sensitive data remains on-site and is never shared externally. This approach allows organizations across various industries to analyze large datasets while maintaining user privacy and data security.

modl.ai

Series A in 2022
Modl.ai provides innovative gaming technology designed to streamline game development and improve player engagement. The company focuses on empowering game developers and publishers by transforming the production process through the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning. Its platform automates repetitive tasks and enhances in-game behaviors and simulations, allowing publishers to elevate game quality and user experience while increasing operational efficiency.

Inworld AI

Series A in 2022
Inworld AI is an AI framework powering massive consumer applications. Inworld is funded by VCs including Lightspeed, Stanford University, Kleiner Perkins, Founders Fund, Section 32, M12, Intel Capital, CRV, Bitkraft, and Meta, as well as a team of all-star angels including corporate executives, top VC funds' partners, scouts, and industry veterans.

Ozette

Series A in 2022
Ozette Technologies focuses on digitizing biological data through machine learning to provide comprehensive insights into the human immune system. By leveraging a single-cell immune monitoring platform, the company enhances the discovery and annotation of immune cells, facilitating a deeper understanding of immune responses in both health and disease. Its AI-driven computational analysis technology supports scientists and healthcare providers in developing novel therapies and diagnostics, ultimately aiming to improve patient outcomes. Through its innovative approach, Ozette accelerates the advancement of therapeutic solutions by streamlining the analysis of immune data.

d-Matrix

Series A in 2022
D-Matrix is a technology company focused on developing a computing platform aimed at enhancing artificial intelligence inferencing workloads in data centers. The company is dedicated to creating an innovative, brain-inspired AI compute engine that addresses a wide range of inferencing tasks within the growing cloud and edge infrastructure markets. By employing an in-memory computing approach, D-Matrix seeks to improve the efficiency of memory-compute integration through advanced mixed-signal and digital signal processing techniques. This platform is particularly designed to support generative artificial intelligence applications and large language models, thereby providing clients with enhanced computational capabilities.

Syntiant

Series D in 2022
Syntiant develops advanced neuromorphic semiconductors that facilitate the transition of artificial intelligence and machine learning from cloud environments to edge devices. The company's innovative chip solutions integrate deep learning with semiconductor design to create ultra-low-power, high-performance deep neural network processors. These processors are tailored for always-on applications in battery-powered devices, including smartphones, smart speakers, earbuds, hearing aids, and laptops. By enabling the deployment of AI technology in various sensor, voice, and video applications, Syntiant empowers developers to enhance the functionality of nearly any battery-operated product.

Nautilus Labs

Series B in 2022
Nautilus Labs Inc. develops a platform that offers analytical solutions for maritime transportation, focusing on real-time data unification, verification, and analysis. This technology aids operators in making informed business decisions through features like TrueVoyage, which continuously provides critical reporting values and enables constant monitoring of ship performance. The platform caters to various sectors, including gas carriers, tankers, container ships, bulk carriers, and roro. Founded in 2016 and based in New York, Nautilus Labs also emphasizes decarbonization within the ocean supply chain by applying machine learning to enhance predictive decision-making for fleet efficiency. Their solutions are integrated with clients’ workflows and are supported by human-centric change management programs to ensure successful organizational adoption.

Wallaroo

Series A in 2022
Wallaroo is a cloud-based platform designed to streamline the deployment of machine learning applications, particularly in last-mile scenarios. It offers a simple, secure, and scalable solution for processing large volumes of data in real-time. The platform addresses infrastructure challenges, allowing for rapid iteration and testing while remaining agnostic to various infrastructures and scales. This capability enables data engineers and architects to enhance applications in areas such as outpatient monitoring, real-time bidding, and risk profiling. By simplifying the deployment process, Wallaroo helps organizations turn data into actionable business results more efficiently and cost-effectively.

Prevedere

Venture Round in 2022
Prevedere, Inc. is a predictive analytics company that specializes in business performance forecasting software. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with an additional office in Sunnyvale, California, Prevedere provides a range of services including industry outlook reports, consumer behavior data, and predictive insights. The company's platform helps businesses monitor economic, environmental, and consumer behavior data to identify leading indicators for revenue and profit, thereby aiding in informed decision-making. Prevedere's offerings include predictive marketing analytics, financial forecasting intelligence, and demand planning solutions. The company also develops proprietary systems and APIs that integrate diverse data sources to ensure data accuracy and relevance. With a team comprising industry experts, data scientists, and economists, Prevedere supports organizations in navigating an ever-evolving market landscape.

Envisagenics

Series A in 2021
Envisagenics, Inc. is a biotechnology company founded in 2013 and headquartered in Huntington, New York. It specializes in the development of a predictive analytics platform aimed at accelerating the discovery of RNA therapeutics. The company leverages advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms to analyze transcriptomic data, helping researchers identify and validate potential drug targets. Envisagenics' flagship technology, SpliceCore, is a cloud-based platform that utilizes RNA splicing analytics to predict drug targets and biomarkers, addressing the complexities of biomedical data. Given that over 30 million people in the U.S. suffer from genetic diseases or cancers related to RNA splicing errors, the company's mission is to streamline the development of innovative therapeutic solutions. By providing an in-silico RNA therapeutics discovery platform, Envisagenics enhances the efficiency of drug development processes, reducing time, cost, and risk associated with bringing new therapies to market through partnerships with biopharmaceutical companies.

Private AI

Seed Round in 2021
Private AI Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Toronto, Canada, specializes in developing privacy-preserving machine learning and natural language processing tools. The company focuses on enabling secure data analysis for developers by finding, redacting, and generating synthetic personally identifiable information (PII) within semi- and unstructured datasets. Private AI's technology boasts over 99.5% accuracy across more than 47 languages and 50 different entity types. Its platform operates as a Docker container within clients' existing infrastructure, ensuring that sensitive data remains on-site and is never shared externally. This approach allows organizations across various industries to analyze large datasets while maintaining user privacy and data security.

Netradyne

Series C in 2021
Netradyne Inc. is a technology company specializing in artificial intelligence-based fleet management solutions. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Diego, California, with an additional office in Bengaluru, India, Netradyne focuses on enhancing fleet safety through advanced computer vision and data analysis. Its offerings include VisionPRO, an integrated vision safety system that utilizes multiple camera angles to monitor driving events, and Driveri, a platform that emphasizes recognizing and rewarding positive driver performance. By processing visual and sensory inputs across various industries, including automotive, agriculture, and construction, Netradyne aims to improve safety standards for commercial vehicles and reduce accidents. The company leverages advancements in camera technology, sensor costs, and deep learning to provide actionable insights that enhance fleet management and driver awareness.

Zencity

Venture Round in 2021
Zencity is a government technology company that provides a community engagement platform designed to assist local governments in making informed decisions based on resident feedback. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York City and Tel Aviv, Zencity serves over 300 government agencies, including those in major cities like Los Angeles and Chicago. The platform enables governments to gather and analyze millions of feedback points from various online and offline channels with minimal integration and overhead. By employing advanced AI and machine learning, Zencity transforms this data into reliable insights that help local leaders prioritize resources, track performance, and strengthen their connection with the community.

NextBillion.ai

Series A in 2021
NextBillion.ai specializes in providing AI-driven hyperlocal solutions, with a primary focus on enhancing mapping technology. The company develops a spatial data platform that assists enterprises in managing location data and adopting an AI-first approach across various applications and regions. Targeting complex markets such as India, Indonesia, and Nigeria, NextBillion.ai addresses challenges posed by underdeveloped infrastructure, intricate address systems, and dynamic road networks. By combining data, artificial intelligence, and innovative technology, the company empowers clients to optimize routing, scheduling, and dispatch processes, ultimately enabling them to overcome intricate location-based problems and enhance user experiences.

1910 Genetics

Series A in 2021
1910 Genetics is a biotechnology company focused on enhancing drug development through the integration of artificial intelligence, computation, and biological automation. By establishing a detailed understanding of the molecular basis of diseases, the company aims to improve the design and discovery of both small and large molecule therapeutics. Its multimodal AI platform, supported by laboratory automation, reimagines traditional drug discovery processes, enabling clients to increase productivity and reduce failure rates in pharmaceutical development.

Acerta Analytics

Series A in 2020
Acerta’s machine learning and artificial intelligence-powered solutions are transforming quality control for precision manufacturers of parts built for automotive and off-highway vehicles. Acerta translates complex product data into actionable insights for manufacturers, helping them get products to market faster with fewer defects. Through this “Actionable AI,” Acerta’s ML/AI solutions help manufacturers locate the earliest indicators of future product failures, accelerate root cause analysis, reduce scrap and rework, and improve throughput. Their customers can make the right decisions fast, optimize production and improve product quality, ultimately improving profits.

Zencity

Series B in 2020
Zencity is a government technology company that provides a community engagement platform designed to assist local governments in making informed decisions based on resident feedback. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York City and Tel Aviv, Zencity serves over 300 government agencies, including those in major cities like Los Angeles and Chicago. The platform enables governments to gather and analyze millions of feedback points from various online and offline channels with minimal integration and overhead. By employing advanced AI and machine learning, Zencity transforms this data into reliable insights that help local leaders prioritize resources, track performance, and strengthen their connection with the community.

Syntiant

Series C in 2020
Syntiant develops advanced neuromorphic semiconductors that facilitate the transition of artificial intelligence and machine learning from cloud environments to edge devices. The company's innovative chip solutions integrate deep learning with semiconductor design to create ultra-low-power, high-performance deep neural network processors. These processors are tailored for always-on applications in battery-powered devices, including smartphones, smart speakers, earbuds, hearing aids, and laptops. By enabling the deployment of AI technology in various sensor, voice, and video applications, Syntiant empowers developers to enhance the functionality of nearly any battery-operated product.

CognitiveScale

Series B in 2020
CognitiveScale, Inc. specializes in developing augmented intelligence software tailored for financial services, healthcare, and digital commerce sectors. Utilizing its Cortex platform, the company enables enterprises to integrate artificial intelligence and blockchain technology into their operations. Key offerings include Cortex 5, which facilitates the design and management of enterprise-grade AI systems, the AI marketplace for collaborative problem-solving, and Cortex Certifai, which helps identify and manage risks in automated decision-making. Additionally, CognitiveScale provides AI lifecycle management tools and systems such as ENGAGE for enhanced customer engagement and AMPLIFY for intelligent process automation. The company has formed strategic partnerships with prominent firms such as IBM, Microsoft, and Deloitte, serving Global 500 clients worldwide. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, with additional offices in New York, London, and Hyderabad, CognitiveScale is recognized for its contributions to responsible AI and is backed by notable investors, including Norwest Venture Partners and Intel Capital.

Outreach

Series F in 2020
Outreach Inc. is a sales engagement platform that enhances revenue growth by optimizing customer interactions across various channels, including email, voice, and social media. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Seattle, with an office in London, the company offers solutions for account-based, outbound, and inbound sales, as well as customer retention and expansion. Its platform employs machine learning to automate repetitive tasks, track sales statistics, and provide insights into buyer sentiment, allowing sales teams to tailor their approaches based on real-time emotive signals. Outreach's client base includes prominent companies such as Zoom, Adobe, and Microsoft, who utilize the platform to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their sales processes, ultimately driving predictable and measurable growth.

FortressIQ

Series B in 2020
FortressIQ defines security, insights, and governance in enterprise business automation and AI. It is on a mission to unlock the limitless potential of the global workforce by accelerating the responsible and ethical use of AI in the enterprise. FortressIQ is a meta-learning company, focused on techniques that allow deep neural networks to scalably acquire training data by observing the world around us. The company was founded by Pankaj Chowdhry in 2017, with its headquarters in San Francisco in California.

Agolo

Venture Round in 2020
Agolo, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence platform designed to create real-time summaries from unstructured information. Utilizing machine learning and natural language processing, Agolo's technology transforms messy data into a clean, structured format, enabling various enterprise applications such as business intelligence dashboards and support site augmentation. The platform helps organizations enhance their product quality, reduce support costs, and quickly identify emerging issues by providing clear insights into customer experiences. Established in 2012 and formerly known as Ninoh, Inc., Agolo serves a diverse range of industries, empowering professionals to efficiently analyze large volumes of data and make informed decisions based on comprehensive summaries.

Netradyne

Venture Round in 2019
Netradyne Inc. is a technology company specializing in artificial intelligence-based fleet management solutions. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Diego, California, with an additional office in Bengaluru, India, Netradyne focuses on enhancing fleet safety through advanced computer vision and data analysis. Its offerings include VisionPRO, an integrated vision safety system that utilizes multiple camera angles to monitor driving events, and Driveri, a platform that emphasizes recognizing and rewarding positive driver performance. By processing visual and sensory inputs across various industries, including automotive, agriculture, and construction, Netradyne aims to improve safety standards for commercial vehicles and reduce accidents. The company leverages advancements in camera technology, sensor costs, and deep learning to provide actionable insights that enhance fleet management and driver awareness.

Cerebri AI

Convertible Note in 2019
Cerebri AI Inc. is a technology company based in Austin, Texas, specializing in software solutions for decision-making in customer and traveler experiences. Founded in 2015, the company leverages advanced artificial intelligence infrastructure from leading providers such as IBM, Microsoft, Amazon, and Google. Its flagship platform, Cerebri Decisions, employs sophisticated data engineering and AI modeling to address complex challenges in customer experience (CX) and traveler experience (TX). The platform processes various datasets, including customer journeys and corporate financial data, delivering insights in near real-time to facilitate prompt decision-making. Cerebri AI's innovative approach is underscored by its filing of 27 patents, with several granted or pending, reflecting its commitment to addressing intricate data reconciliation and modeling issues. The company also maintains a presence in Toronto, expanding its reach in the technology sector.

Unbabel

Series C in 2019
Unbabel Inc. specializes in providing online translation services that facilitate communication between businesses and their customers in multiple languages. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York, Pittsburgh, and Lisbon, the company integrates machine translation technology with a network of human editors. This approach allows Unbabel to deliver high-quality translations for user-generated content, such as emails and chats, across various digital channels. By leveraging artificial intelligence and a global community of bilingual translators, Unbabel ensures that enterprises can offer prompt and authentic translations, thereby enhancing customer service and enabling businesses to effectively engage with a diverse, international audience.

Element AI

Series B in 2019
Element AI Inc. is an artificial intelligence company that provides solutions for organizations seeking to leverage AI and machine learning technologies. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with an additional office in Toronto, the company operates an AI as a Service (AIaaS) platform, allowing businesses to launch and incubate AI solutions in collaboration with large corporations. Element AI focuses on delivering AI software products that enhance decision-making and operational efficiency across various sectors, including insurance, banking, manufacturing, logistics, retail, and consumer packaged goods. The company emphasizes research and development, maintaining strong ties to academia, and engages in policy discussions regarding the societal impacts of technology. Through its offerings, Element AI aims to help clients unlock insights, accelerate the adoption of AI, and improve overall business performance with explainable solutions.

Agolo

Venture Round in 2019
Agolo, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence platform designed to create real-time summaries from unstructured information. Utilizing machine learning and natural language processing, Agolo's technology transforms messy data into a clean, structured format, enabling various enterprise applications such as business intelligence dashboards and support site augmentation. The platform helps organizations enhance their product quality, reduce support costs, and quickly identify emerging issues by providing clear insights into customer experiences. Established in 2012 and formerly known as Ninoh, Inc., Agolo serves a diverse range of industries, empowering professionals to efficiently analyze large volumes of data and make informed decisions based on comprehensive summaries.

Outreach

Series E in 2019
Outreach Inc. is a sales engagement platform that enhances revenue growth by optimizing customer interactions across various channels, including email, voice, and social media. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Seattle, with an office in London, the company offers solutions for account-based, outbound, and inbound sales, as well as customer retention and expansion. Its platform employs machine learning to automate repetitive tasks, track sales statistics, and provide insights into buyer sentiment, allowing sales teams to tailor their approaches based on real-time emotive signals. Outreach's client base includes prominent companies such as Zoom, Adobe, and Microsoft, who utilize the platform to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their sales processes, ultimately driving predictable and measurable growth.

Nautilus Labs

Series A in 2019
Nautilus Labs Inc. develops a platform that offers analytical solutions for maritime transportation, focusing on real-time data unification, verification, and analysis. This technology aids operators in making informed business decisions through features like TrueVoyage, which continuously provides critical reporting values and enables constant monitoring of ship performance. The platform caters to various sectors, including gas carriers, tankers, container ships, bulk carriers, and roro. Founded in 2016 and based in New York, Nautilus Labs also emphasizes decarbonization within the ocean supply chain by applying machine learning to enhance predictive decision-making for fleet efficiency. Their solutions are integrated with clients’ workflows and are supported by human-centric change management programs to ensure successful organizational adoption.

Acerta Analytics

Convertible Note in 2018
Acerta’s machine learning and artificial intelligence-powered solutions are transforming quality control for precision manufacturers of parts built for automotive and off-highway vehicles. Acerta translates complex product data into actionable insights for manufacturers, helping them get products to market faster with fewer defects. Through this “Actionable AI,” Acerta’s ML/AI solutions help manufacturers locate the earliest indicators of future product failures, accelerate root cause analysis, reduce scrap and rework, and improve throughput. Their customers can make the right decisions fast, optimize production and improve product quality, ultimately improving profits.

Syntiant

Series B in 2018
Syntiant develops advanced neuromorphic semiconductors that facilitate the transition of artificial intelligence and machine learning from cloud environments to edge devices. The company's innovative chip solutions integrate deep learning with semiconductor design to create ultra-low-power, high-performance deep neural network processors. These processors are tailored for always-on applications in battery-powered devices, including smartphones, smart speakers, earbuds, hearing aids, and laptops. By enabling the deployment of AI technology in various sensor, voice, and video applications, Syntiant empowers developers to enhance the functionality of nearly any battery-operated product.

Netradyne

Series B in 2018
Netradyne Inc. is a technology company specializing in artificial intelligence-based fleet management solutions. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Diego, California, with an additional office in Bengaluru, India, Netradyne focuses on enhancing fleet safety through advanced computer vision and data analysis. Its offerings include VisionPRO, an integrated vision safety system that utilizes multiple camera angles to monitor driving events, and Driveri, a platform that emphasizes recognizing and rewarding positive driver performance. By processing visual and sensory inputs across various industries, including automotive, agriculture, and construction, Netradyne aims to improve safety standards for commercial vehicles and reduce accidents. The company leverages advancements in camera technology, sensor costs, and deep learning to provide actionable insights that enhance fleet management and driver awareness.

Zencity

Series A in 2018
Zencity is a government technology company that provides a community engagement platform designed to assist local governments in making informed decisions based on resident feedback. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York City and Tel Aviv, Zencity serves over 300 government agencies, including those in major cities like Los Angeles and Chicago. The platform enables governments to gather and analyze millions of feedback points from various online and offline channels with minimal integration and overhead. By employing advanced AI and machine learning, Zencity transforms this data into reliable insights that help local leaders prioritize resources, track performance, and strengthen their connection with the community.

Cerebri AI

Series A in 2018
Cerebri AI Inc. is a technology company based in Austin, Texas, specializing in software solutions for decision-making in customer and traveler experiences. Founded in 2015, the company leverages advanced artificial intelligence infrastructure from leading providers such as IBM, Microsoft, Amazon, and Google. Its flagship platform, Cerebri Decisions, employs sophisticated data engineering and AI modeling to address complex challenges in customer experience (CX) and traveler experience (TX). The platform processes various datasets, including customer journeys and corporate financial data, delivering insights in near real-time to facilitate prompt decision-making. Cerebri AI's innovative approach is underscored by its filing of 27 patents, with several granted or pending, reflecting its commitment to addressing intricate data reconciliation and modeling issues. The company also maintains a presence in Toronto, expanding its reach in the technology sector.

Outreach

Series D in 2018
Outreach Inc. is a sales engagement platform that enhances revenue growth by optimizing customer interactions across various channels, including email, voice, and social media. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Seattle, with an office in London, the company offers solutions for account-based, outbound, and inbound sales, as well as customer retention and expansion. Its platform employs machine learning to automate repetitive tasks, track sales statistics, and provide insights into buyer sentiment, allowing sales teams to tailor their approaches based on real-time emotive signals. Outreach's client base includes prominent companies such as Zoom, Adobe, and Microsoft, who utilize the platform to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their sales processes, ultimately driving predictable and measurable growth.

Envisagenics

Seed Round in 2018
Envisagenics, Inc. is a biotechnology company founded in 2013 and headquartered in Huntington, New York. It specializes in the development of a predictive analytics platform aimed at accelerating the discovery of RNA therapeutics. The company leverages advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms to analyze transcriptomic data, helping researchers identify and validate potential drug targets. Envisagenics' flagship technology, SpliceCore, is a cloud-based platform that utilizes RNA splicing analytics to predict drug targets and biomarkers, addressing the complexities of biomedical data. Given that over 30 million people in the U.S. suffer from genetic diseases or cancers related to RNA splicing errors, the company's mission is to streamline the development of innovative therapeutic solutions. By providing an in-silico RNA therapeutics discovery platform, Envisagenics enhances the efficiency of drug development processes, reducing time, cost, and risk associated with bringing new therapies to market through partnerships with biopharmaceutical companies.

CognitiveScale

Series B in 2018
CognitiveScale, Inc. specializes in developing augmented intelligence software tailored for financial services, healthcare, and digital commerce sectors. Utilizing its Cortex platform, the company enables enterprises to integrate artificial intelligence and blockchain technology into their operations. Key offerings include Cortex 5, which facilitates the design and management of enterprise-grade AI systems, the AI marketplace for collaborative problem-solving, and Cortex Certifai, which helps identify and manage risks in automated decision-making. Additionally, CognitiveScale provides AI lifecycle management tools and systems such as ENGAGE for enhanced customer engagement and AMPLIFY for intelligent process automation. The company has formed strategic partnerships with prominent firms such as IBM, Microsoft, and Deloitte, serving Global 500 clients worldwide. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, with additional offices in New York, London, and Hyderabad, CognitiveScale is recognized for its contributions to responsible AI and is backed by notable investors, including Norwest Venture Partners and Intel Capital.

Unbabel

Series B in 2018
Unbabel Inc. specializes in providing online translation services that facilitate communication between businesses and their customers in multiple languages. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York, Pittsburgh, and Lisbon, the company integrates machine translation technology with a network of human editors. This approach allows Unbabel to deliver high-quality translations for user-generated content, such as emails and chats, across various digital channels. By leveraging artificial intelligence and a global community of bilingual translators, Unbabel ensures that enterprises can offer prompt and authentic translations, thereby enhancing customer service and enabling businesses to effectively engage with a diverse, international audience.

Element AI

Series A in 2017
Element AI Inc. is an artificial intelligence company that provides solutions for organizations seeking to leverage AI and machine learning technologies. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with an additional office in Toronto, the company operates an AI as a Service (AIaaS) platform, allowing businesses to launch and incubate AI solutions in collaboration with large corporations. Element AI focuses on delivering AI software products that enhance decision-making and operational efficiency across various sectors, including insurance, banking, manufacturing, logistics, retail, and consumer packaged goods. The company emphasizes research and development, maintaining strong ties to academia, and engages in policy discussions regarding the societal impacts of technology. Through its offerings, Element AI aims to help clients unlock insights, accelerate the adoption of AI, and improve overall business performance with explainable solutions.

CognitiveScale

Funding Round in 2017
CognitiveScale, Inc. specializes in developing augmented intelligence software tailored for financial services, healthcare, and digital commerce sectors. Utilizing its Cortex platform, the company enables enterprises to integrate artificial intelligence and blockchain technology into their operations. Key offerings include Cortex 5, which facilitates the design and management of enterprise-grade AI systems, the AI marketplace for collaborative problem-solving, and Cortex Certifai, which helps identify and manage risks in automated decision-making. Additionally, CognitiveScale provides AI lifecycle management tools and systems such as ENGAGE for enhanced customer engagement and AMPLIFY for intelligent process automation. The company has formed strategic partnerships with prominent firms such as IBM, Microsoft, and Deloitte, serving Global 500 clients worldwide. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, with additional offices in New York, London, and Hyderabad, CognitiveScale is recognized for its contributions to responsible AI and is backed by notable investors, including Norwest Venture Partners and Intel Capital.

Outreach

Series C in 2017
Outreach Inc. is a sales engagement platform that enhances revenue growth by optimizing customer interactions across various channels, including email, voice, and social media. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Seattle, with an office in London, the company offers solutions for account-based, outbound, and inbound sales, as well as customer retention and expansion. Its platform employs machine learning to automate repetitive tasks, track sales statistics, and provide insights into buyer sentiment, allowing sales teams to tailor their approaches based on real-time emotive signals. Outreach's client base includes prominent companies such as Zoom, Adobe, and Microsoft, who utilize the platform to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their sales processes, ultimately driving predictable and measurable growth.

Agolo

Seed Round in 2017
Agolo, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence platform designed to create real-time summaries from unstructured information. Utilizing machine learning and natural language processing, Agolo's technology transforms messy data into a clean, structured format, enabling various enterprise applications such as business intelligence dashboards and support site augmentation. The platform helps organizations enhance their product quality, reduce support costs, and quickly identify emerging issues by providing clear insights into customer experiences. Established in 2012 and formerly known as Ninoh, Inc., Agolo serves a diverse range of industries, empowering professionals to efficiently analyze large volumes of data and make informed decisions based on comprehensive summaries.

Bonsai

Series A in 2017
Bonsai offers an AI platform that empowers enterprises to build and deploy intelligent systems. By completely automating the management of complex machine learning libraries and algorithms, Bonsai enables enterprises to program AI models that improve system control and enhance real-time decision support. Businesses use these models today to increase automation and improve operational efficiency of industrial systems including robotics, manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, energy and utilities. Based in Berkeley, CA, Bonsai is backed by leading investors including NEA, Microsoft Ventures, ABB, Samsung NEXT and Siemens.

Prevedere

Series B in 2017
Prevedere, Inc. is a predictive analytics company that specializes in business performance forecasting software. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with an additional office in Sunnyvale, California, Prevedere provides a range of services including industry outlook reports, consumer behavior data, and predictive insights. The company's platform helps businesses monitor economic, environmental, and consumer behavior data to identify leading indicators for revenue and profit, thereby aiding in informed decision-making. Prevedere's offerings include predictive marketing analytics, financial forecasting intelligence, and demand planning solutions. The company also develops proprietary systems and APIs that integrate diverse data sources to ensure data accuracy and relevance. With a team comprising industry experts, data scientists, and economists, Prevedere supports organizations in navigating an ever-evolving market landscape.

Element AI

Seed Round in 2016
Element AI Inc. is an artificial intelligence company that provides solutions for organizations seeking to leverage AI and machine learning technologies. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with an additional office in Toronto, the company operates an AI as a Service (AIaaS) platform, allowing businesses to launch and incubate AI solutions in collaboration with large corporations. Element AI focuses on delivering AI software products that enhance decision-making and operational efficiency across various sectors, including insurance, banking, manufacturing, logistics, retail, and consumer packaged goods. The company emphasizes research and development, maintaining strong ties to academia, and engages in policy discussions regarding the societal impacts of technology. Through its offerings, Element AI aims to help clients unlock insights, accelerate the adoption of AI, and improve overall business performance with explainable solutions.

CognitiveScale

Series B in 2016
CognitiveScale, Inc. specializes in developing augmented intelligence software tailored for financial services, healthcare, and digital commerce sectors. Utilizing its Cortex platform, the company enables enterprises to integrate artificial intelligence and blockchain technology into their operations. Key offerings include Cortex 5, which facilitates the design and management of enterprise-grade AI systems, the AI marketplace for collaborative problem-solving, and Cortex Certifai, which helps identify and manage risks in automated decision-making. Additionally, CognitiveScale provides AI lifecycle management tools and systems such as ENGAGE for enhanced customer engagement and AMPLIFY for intelligent process automation. The company has formed strategic partnerships with prominent firms such as IBM, Microsoft, and Deloitte, serving Global 500 clients worldwide. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, with additional offices in New York, London, and Hyderabad, CognitiveScale is recognized for its contributions to responsible AI and is backed by notable investors, including Norwest Venture Partners and Intel Capital.

Outreach

Series B in 2016
Outreach Inc. is a sales engagement platform that enhances revenue growth by optimizing customer interactions across various channels, including email, voice, and social media. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Seattle, with an office in London, the company offers solutions for account-based, outbound, and inbound sales, as well as customer retention and expansion. Its platform employs machine learning to automate repetitive tasks, track sales statistics, and provide insights into buyer sentiment, allowing sales teams to tailor their approaches based on real-time emotive signals. Outreach's client base includes prominent companies such as Zoom, Adobe, and Microsoft, who utilize the platform to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their sales processes, ultimately driving predictable and measurable growth.

Comfy

Series B in 2016
Comfy connects people, places, and systems through one intuitive workplace app. With expertise in machine learning, UX design, and enterprise service, they create great relationships between people and their workplaces. At Comfy, they are driven by their passion for creating amazing workplace experiences. Comfy’s cloud-enabled platform seamlessly and securely connects your employees directly to their physical and digital workplace, driving productivity and delight.
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