Chaac Ventures

Chaac Ventures, established in 2015 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, is a venture capital firm primarily focused on investing in early-stage companies from the Princeton University and Los Angeles tech ecosystems. The firm concentrates on sectors such as software, cybersecurity, big data, SaaS, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. While it maintains a strong connection to these networks, Chaac Ventures also has the flexibility to explore investment opportunities beyond these ecosystems.

Luke Armour

Founder and Managing Partner

Charlie Boyd

Venture Partner

Bayode Okusanya

Investor

23 past transactions

BlueQubit

Seed Round in 2024
BlueQubit is a quantum computing technology company that develops software and algorithms tailored for quantum computers. Its mission is to harness the principles of quantum mechanics to address complex challenges that exceed the capabilities of traditional computing. The company specializes in creating a universal software library for quantum computing, and offers operating systems specifically designed for gate-based quantum algorithms. Through its innovative platform, BlueQubit enables various industries—including finance, pharmaceuticals, logistics, and materials science—to optimize processes and enhance problem-solving capabilities. The company’s focus on developing cutting-edge quantum solutions positions it as a key player in the evolving landscape of quantum technology.

Auxa Health

Seed Round in 2024
Auxa Health is a healthcare technology firm that specializes in social care orchestration. The company develops a platform that streamlines the management of health plans by coordinating various vendors and measuring the cost of supplemental benefits. Auxa Health's technology proactively identifies appropriate benefits for individuals and facilitates enrollment, thereby alleviating the administrative burden faced by individuals, caregivers, and providers. By focusing on value-based and equity-conscious models, Auxa Health enables caregivers to make informed decisions that are relevant and effective, ultimately enhancing access to essential resources for those in need.

CREATESAFE

Seed Round in 2023
CREATESAFE is a CRM platform that allows artists to secure the resources they need to create, manage, and market their art. They empower creators and their teams to control their own enterprises through technology, executive development, agency marketing, and creative management services.

basys.ai

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Basys.ai is a technology company focused on automating prior authorization and utilization management processes for health plans and payers. Utilizing a proprietary AI-based platform, Basys.ai streamlines the encoding and digitization of payer policies through machine learning, significantly reducing the time needed for implementation. The platform enhances communication between patients and healthcare providers, integrates electronic health records, and employs algorithms aimed at improving care quality. By facilitating these processes, Basys.ai helps health plans lower administrative and medical costs while enabling organizations to effectively monitor patient health records and optimize patient outcomes.

Finalis

Seed Round in 2022
Finalis, Inc. is a broker-dealer and deal technology platform headquartered in Tiburon, California, established in 2017. The company provides a comprehensive solution for investment bankers, placement agents, and fintech firms, focusing on compliance and supervisory needs in private market transactions. Finalis facilitates a variety of deal-making activities, including mergers and acquisitions, private placements, and alternative investments, across all U.S. states and territories. Its offerings include legal templates and a regulatory affiliation solution, which help ensure that client operations are conducted legally and compliantly. Additionally, the Finalis Hub enhances the efficiency of private securities brokerages by offering a deal management solution and a Mandate Marketplace for brokers to collaborate and share insights. With its innovative approach, Finalis aims to become a leading platform in the private securities brokerage sector.

Pixm

Seed Round in 2022
Pixm, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in New York that specializes in artificial intelligence technologies aimed at preventing phishing breaches. Founded in 2013, Pixm develops a real-time phishing detection platform that utilizes advanced visual recognition to identify zero-day phishing attacks. This innovative technology does not rely on traditional whitelists; instead, it meticulously analyzes every webpage for brand and login impersonations. In addition to its core anti-phishing capabilities, Pixm also provides services in email security, computer vision, and deep learning, assisting businesses and organizations in enhancing their overall website, network, and computer security.

CREATESAFE

Venture Round in 2021
CREATESAFE is a CRM platform that allows artists to secure the resources they need to create, manage, and market their art. They empower creators and their teams to control their own enterprises through technology, executive development, agency marketing, and creative management services.

FiscalNote Holdings

Venture Round in 2021
FiscalNote Holdings Inc is a leading provider of global policy and market intelligence solutions that leverage artificial intelligence and big data. The company offers a suite of products, including FiscalNote Core, CQ Federal, and EU Issue Tracker, which deliver actionable legal and policy insights for businesses, government institutions, and nonprofits. Its flagship platform provides real-time legislative predictive capabilities, along with tools for enterprise collaboration and visualization of data related to campaign finance, demographics, news, and open data. By integrating expert analysis from renowned organizations, FiscalNote facilitates effective policy management and risk mitigation, enabling clients to make informed decisions swiftly. Operating as a single segment, the company generates revenue by embedding policy intelligence into the daily operations of its clients, with a significant portion of its earnings derived from various geographical markets.

Hiki

Seed Round in 2020
Hiki, Inc. operates a mobile application designed specifically for the autistic community, facilitating friendship and dating among neurodivergent adults. Launched in 2016 and based in Asheville, North Carolina, Hiki was developed in collaboration with autistic adults to ensure its features are sensory aware and effectively address their unique needs. The application allows users to create profiles, engage in private messaging, and connect with others in their geographical area, fostering a supportive social ecosystem. As the first platform of its kind, Hiki aims to empower autistic individuals to find friendship, love, and community in a safe and inclusive environment.

GoodWork

Seed Round in 2020
GoodWork.ph is an online platform based in Manila, Philippines, that connects customers with service professionals for various personal activities and needs. As the largest home services marketplace in the country, GoodWork offers a range of services, including home cleaning, laundry delivery, home repairs, and wellness services such as massage therapy and nail care. The platform enables users to easily find and hire skilled local professionals, streamlining the process of accessing essential home services.

Suspect Technologies

Venture Round in 2018
Suspect Technologies, Inc. is a company that specializes in designing and developing semi-automated redaction software primarily aimed at law enforcement agencies. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company provides video and audio redaction services that enable investigative agencies to obscure individuals' faces and identities in recorded materials. Utilizing advanced computer vision technology, Suspect Technologies enhances security and safety while improving access to services. Its innovative solutions cater to various sectors, including airport security and law enforcement, positioning the company as a key player in the facial recognition industry. Through its offerings, Suspect Technologies aims to bolster the efficiency and effectiveness of investigative processes.

Paladin

Venture Round in 2018
Paladin is a legal technology company founded in 2015 and based in New York, USA. The firm has developed a platform that connects attorneys with vetted pro bono opportunities, allowing legal professionals to engage in cases that align with their passions. By streamlining the process of creating, distributing, and managing pro bono matters, Paladin enables law firms, bar associations, and corporations to enhance their service delivery to low-income individuals. Additionally, the platform facilitates the tracking of lawyers' contributions and captures impact data, highlighting the positive effects of their efforts. Through its services, Paladin aims to enhance pro bono participation and support the legal community in addressing access to justice.

SkyFront

Seed Round in 2017
SkyFront is a company based in Hoboken, New Jersey, specializing in the development of long-endurance drone systems tailored for commercial and public safety applications. The company designs heavy-lift hybrid-electric drones that utilize a gas-electric hybrid fuel source to overcome the flight time limitations associated with traditional drones. These advanced aircraft are capable of extended operations, allowing users to conduct activities such as agricultural monitoring, infrastructure inspections, and remote search and rescue missions both during the day and at night. SkyFront aims to provide a cost-effective alternative to manned helicopters for aerial data collection, enabling clients to gather actionable insights and enhance operational efficiency.

Paladin

Convertible Note in 2017
Paladin is a legal technology company founded in 2015 and based in New York, USA. The firm has developed a platform that connects attorneys with vetted pro bono opportunities, allowing legal professionals to engage in cases that align with their passions. By streamlining the process of creating, distributing, and managing pro bono matters, Paladin enables law firms, bar associations, and corporations to enhance their service delivery to low-income individuals. Additionally, the platform facilitates the tracking of lawyers' contributions and captures impact data, highlighting the positive effects of their efforts. Through its services, Paladin aims to enhance pro bono participation and support the legal community in addressing access to justice.

Play Piper

Series A in 2017
Piper is a Minecraft toolbox for budding engineers that leverages kids' love of Minecraft to show them that building real gadgets is effortless and fun. At a time when technology pervades every part of our life, kids learn to passively USE technology, but not to CREATE with it. We believe that giving kids an opportunity to become creators rather than consumers, and to do it through a game their already understand and love is a powerful way to replace screen-time with build-time. Letting kids invent, tinker, and build in the physical world while they are young is the most powerful way to empower them to create the future.

Pixm

Seed Round in 2017
Pixm, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in New York that specializes in artificial intelligence technologies aimed at preventing phishing breaches. Founded in 2013, Pixm develops a real-time phishing detection platform that utilizes advanced visual recognition to identify zero-day phishing attacks. This innovative technology does not rely on traditional whitelists; instead, it meticulously analyzes every webpage for brand and login impersonations. In addition to its core anti-phishing capabilities, Pixm also provides services in email security, computer vision, and deep learning, assisting businesses and organizations in enhancing their overall website, network, and computer security.

Overtime

Seed Round in 2017
Overtime is a sports network aimed at the next generation of sports fans, based in New York City. The company is known for producing original, digital-first content that spans platforms such as YouTube, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok, focusing on short-form, highly engaging media. Overtime operates several innovative sports leagues, including Overtime Elite in basketball, Overtime Select, OT7 in football, and OTX in boxing, designed to connect athletes with fans globally. The company’s business model leverages various revenue streams, including sponsorships, brand partnerships, e-commerce, licensing, and media rights. With a community of over 90 million fans and followers, Overtime is positioned as a significant player in the evolving landscape of sports entertainment.

FieldVision

Seed Round in 2016
FieldVision Co. is a New York-based company that specializes in developing unmanned camera systems designed to automatically film sports events for youth, high school, and college teams. Incorporating advanced technology, their FieldCam can detect the action on the field and autonomously pan and tilt to follow the flow of the game, eliminating the need for camera operators. In addition to the camera system, FieldVision provides a web application that allows users to watch recorded videos, stream live games, and share highlights with friends and family. Founded in 2016, FieldVision has positioned itself as a pioneer in sports filming technology, ensuring that audiences can engage with their favorite events effortlessly. The company operates as a subsidiary of Baller, Inc. as of September 2019.

Play Piper

Seed Round in 2016
Piper is a Minecraft toolbox for budding engineers that leverages kids' love of Minecraft to show them that building real gadgets is effortless and fun. At a time when technology pervades every part of our life, kids learn to passively USE technology, but not to CREATE with it. We believe that giving kids an opportunity to become creators rather than consumers, and to do it through a game their already understand and love is a powerful way to replace screen-time with build-time. Letting kids invent, tinker, and build in the physical world while they are young is the most powerful way to empower them to create the future.

Locent

Seed Round in 2016
Locent Inc., established in 2014 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, specializes in developing clinical document management solutions for healthcare professionals and their assistants. The company's core service facilitates efficient storage, delivery, and tracking of clinical documents, supporting various file formats including PDFs and DCM images. Locent enables secure distribution of these documents to specialists, insurance companies, guardians, and other stakeholders via regular mail, email, SMS, and direct messages. Its platform integrates with electronic health record systems, ensuring seamless workflows within the U.S. healthcare system. Additionally, Locent offers robust security measures, including bank-grade encryption and periodic risk assessments, to protect sensitive patient data. The company's solutions also provide analytics tools for users to segment documents by type and analyze delivery data to optimize performance metrics.

SkyFront

Seed Round in 2016
SkyFront is a company based in Hoboken, New Jersey, specializing in the development of long-endurance drone systems tailored for commercial and public safety applications. The company designs heavy-lift hybrid-electric drones that utilize a gas-electric hybrid fuel source to overcome the flight time limitations associated with traditional drones. These advanced aircraft are capable of extended operations, allowing users to conduct activities such as agricultural monitoring, infrastructure inspections, and remote search and rescue missions both during the day and at night. SkyFront aims to provide a cost-effective alternative to manned helicopters for aerial data collection, enabling clients to gather actionable insights and enhance operational efficiency.

Vivoom

Seed Round in 2015
Vivoom operates an online platform that allows users to shoot, enhance, and share videos with effects inspired by movies, music videos, and TV shows. The company enables live action recording, application of various visual effects, and sharing on social media platforms or via email and SMS. Vivoom also functions as a consumer activation platform, helping brands transform their consumers into authentic influencers. This solution complements existing marketing strategies to boost sales, enhance product experiences, and build direct relationships with customers. Notable clients include Capital One, L’Oreal, Johnson & Johnson, Crayola, Clorox, Microsoft, Dr. Pepper, Univision, Maroon 5, and the Boston Celtics. Vivoom was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Locent

Seed Round in 2015
Locent Inc., established in 2014 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, specializes in developing clinical document management solutions for healthcare professionals and their assistants. The company's core service facilitates efficient storage, delivery, and tracking of clinical documents, supporting various file formats including PDFs and DCM images. Locent enables secure distribution of these documents to specialists, insurance companies, guardians, and other stakeholders via regular mail, email, SMS, and direct messages. Its platform integrates with electronic health record systems, ensuring seamless workflows within the U.S. healthcare system. Additionally, Locent offers robust security measures, including bank-grade encryption and periodic risk assessments, to protect sensitive patient data. The company's solutions also provide analytics tools for users to segment documents by type and analyze delivery data to optimize performance metrics.
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