Merida Biosciences
Series A in 2025 
Merida Biosciences is a biotechnology company specializing in the development of precision therapies for autoimmune diseases. It employs a protein engineering platform to create novel Fc therapeutics, which selectively target and neutralize specific antibodies, aiming to treat the root cause of antibody-driven diseases with high precision and durability.
Layer Health
Series A in 2025 
Layer Health is a technology company specializing in AI-driven healthcare information solutions. It develops an AI-powered platform designed to help healthcare providers extract valuable insights from patient data, enabling them to make informed decisions, enhance patient care, and improve operational efficiency. The platform focuses on processing unstructured data from clinical, administrative, and research sources, transforming it into actionable insights.
Perceive Pharma
Series A in 2025 
Perceive Pharma operates as a pharmaceutical company. Perceive Pharma develops innovative small molecule neuroprotective treatments.
Apptronik
Series A in 2025 
Apptronik specializes in developing humanoid robots designed for various real-world applications. Their robots are capable of handling tasks typically performed by humans, such as case picking, down stacking, trailer unloading, palletizing, sortation, and heavy lifting. This enables industries to address labor shortages, improve job satisfaction, and enhance efficiency.
University of Johannesburg
Grant in 2025 
University of Johannesburg is a public university in South Africa which offers vocational and academic programmes.
Perfumeo
Funding Round in 2025 
Perfumeo develops an AI-powered smart home fragrance diffuser that adapts scents to user moods, creating personalized fragrance experiences. The device integrates with smart home systems and uses advanced technology to store and release multiple scent capsules.
Rhygaze is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative gene therapies aimed at restoring vision in individuals affected by blindness-related diseases. The company’s therapy utilizes advanced technology to deliver a light-sensor gene directly to cone cells that have lost their light sensitivity. By repairing these cells' ability to detect light, Rhygaze seeks to enable effective vision restoration for patients. Through its specialized approach, the company aims to make significant contributions to the healthcare industry and improve the quality of life for those facing vision loss.
Terradot is a company that specializes in developing a carbon removal platform aimed at reducing carbon footprints and transforming soil carbon management. The platform employs various methods to extract carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and enhance high-integrity soil carbon removal. By doing so, Terradot enables both businesses and individuals to actively participate in environmental stewardship, contributing to efforts to mitigate climate change and improve ecological health. The company's innovative approach seeks to create significant positive impacts on the environment through effective carbon management solutions.
North Carolina Central University
Grant in 2024 
North Carolina Central University, founded in 1910 in Durham, North Carolina, is a historically black university that offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs across nearly 30 academic departments. It is known for distinctive degrees such as a master’s in Jazz Studies and a bachelor’s in Apparel Design, as well as joint graduate programs that combine law, business, library science, and information science. The university provides a range of financial aid options, including need‑based government assistance and institutional scholarships, and encourages applications from students of all races and ethnicities. With a focus on academic excellence, research, and cultural awareness, the institution maintains a diverse student body and a commitment to inclusive education.
Lawhive Associates
Series A in 2024 
Lawhive Associates offers legal services in civil and criminal matters, international arbitration, dispute resolution, and defamation cases.
Lawhive is a legal technology company offering an AI-powered platform designed to streamline workflow management, compliance, and payments for lawyers. This enables significant time savings for legal professionals and substantial cost efficiencies for their clients.
Synapticure
Series A in 2024 
Synapticure specializes in providing remote, disease-specific neurological care for patients with neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia, Parkinson's, and ALS across the United States. Founded by patients, they offer on-demand neurologists, speech-language therapists, round-the-clock care coordination, and support services tailored to each patient's needs.
Tessl is a technology company that specializes in AI-native software development. It offers an AI-powered platform that generates, maintains, and tests code, ensuring high-quality, secure, and self-maintaining software tailored to users' requirements. This platform is designed to be modular, scalable, and future-proof, allowing developers to create software that is compatible with emerging AI technologies.
Odyssey operates as an AI start-up, provides hollywood-grade visual AI.
2Gether-International
Grant in 2024 
Founded in 2015, 2Gether-International is a civic organization dedicated to supporting startups led by individuals with disabilities. It connects these founders with necessary resources to foster successful ventures.
Karya is a data cooperative, providing economically underprivileged Indians with respectable digital jobs and a road out of poverty. Karya provides individuals and communities with equitable economic possibilities by providing high-quality data annotation services to AI/ML clients. At Karya, every individual has the right to take control of their financial destiny and sustainability through fair-paying work.
Diverge Health
Series A in 2024 
Diverge Health equips primary care practices with tools and support to deliver quality healthcare services to underserved patient populations.
Jacaranda Health
Grant in 2024 
Jacaranda Health is a medical services provider in Kenya, specializing in maternal and child health. It operates clinics in underserved, peri-urban areas, offering high-quality, affordable care, including maternity services, general healthcare, and nursing mentorship. Jacaranda's services are designed to be patient-centered and cost a fifth of what's charged by other private hospitals. Notably, the company has achieved a zero maternal mortality rate, significantly lower than Kenya's national average of 400 per 100,000 births. Additionally, Jacaranda engages in research and innovation to improve its services and develop new tools for low-income women.
Data Scientists Network
Grant in 2024 
Data Scientists Network is an artificial intelligence technology enterprise that promotes the big data and data science approach.
Genie AI is a London-based legal tech company offering an AI-powered platform for drafting contracts. Its product SuperDrafter leverages the knowledge of a law firm to accelerate drafting, while Anonymiser redacts sensitive information. The platform understands contracts semantically and supports smart contract development. Genie AI also provides educational talks and practical training on smart contracts to improve risk management and efficiency. Founded in 2017, the company serves law firms seeking faster, more accurate contract workflows and exploration of smart contract adoption.
Partnership for Public Service
Grant in 2024 
Partnership for Public Service is a nonpartisan organization headquartered in Washington, DC, dedicated to improving the effectiveness of the federal government for the benefit of the American public. Through research, advocacy, and collaboration, it works to enhance the performance of government institutions and foster a more efficient and accountable public service. The organization engages with various stakeholders to promote reforms and develop innovative solutions aimed at addressing the challenges faced by government agencies. Its mission focuses on ensuring that the government operates effectively and meets the needs of citizens.
InnovateUS is an online learning initiative that provides public sector professionals with self-paced and live skills training in areas such as data, digital, and community engagement.
Central Square Foundation
Grant in 2024 
Central Square Foundation is a nonprofit organization with the vision of ensuring quality school education for children. CSF transforms the school education system towards improving the learning outcomes of children, especially from low-income communities. By building an effective and inclusive education system, CSF can ensure that all children get equal access to opportunities needed for leading a better life.
CSF partners with social impact organizations to bring innovative solutions in education, as well as work with the government to drive scalable, sustainable, and positive impact. They also collaborate with the private sector, nonprofit organizations, and other ecosystem stakeholders to build research and create effective proven tools around critical issues such as early learning, technology in education, classroom instruction methods, and system governance.
Rippl Care
Series A in 2024 
Rippl Care is a mental health company based in Seattle, Washington, dedicated to supporting seniors experiencing dementia and other neurocognitive disorders. Founded in 2021, the company employs a value-based approach and innovative technology to deliver comprehensive care tailored to individual needs. By prioritizing the empowerment of its clinicians, Rippl Care adopts a novel care model that enables seniors to receive personalized support through various channels, including phone, online, and in-home visits. This commitment to enhancing the quality of care for those affected by neurocognitive conditions sets Rippl Care apart in the mental health landscape.
CodePath.org is a nonprofit organization established in 2013 and located in San Francisco, California. It focuses on enhancing diversity in the technology sector by transforming computer science education at over 30 colleges and universities. CodePath.org provides professional developers and university students with mobile engineering classes, while also improving college computer science programs by offering curriculum support, technical teaching tools, grading assistance, and instructor training. This initiative aims to improve student job outcomes without incurring costs for students or educational institutions.
Wealth.com
Series A in 2024 
Wealth.com is a digital platform empowering individuals to create, manage, and visualize their estate plans securely. It aggregates assets, offers guidance for updates, and provides emergency access to beneficiaries. The platform also serves as an employee benefit for companies aiming to enhance financial wellness.
PGxAI is an AI-powered pharmacogenetics platform enabling precision medicine by applying proprietary algorithms to real-world data to inform drug choice, dosing personalization, and drug-drug interaction identification. It partners with InterSystems, a major patient-data provider, and uses tools such as VectorSearch and GenAI to access extensive real-world data. The platform supports clinical decision-making, aims to improve patient outcomes, accelerate drug development, and reduce costs through targeted patient stratification and real-time analytics. It delivers rapid, actionable reports via seamless LIMS integration, enabling healthcare organizations to implement personalized medicine at scale.
India Natural Resource Economics and Management Foundation
Grant in 2024 
INREM is a research institution probing societal issues concerning water, public health, agriculture, and the environment.
Pelage Pharma
Series A in 2024 
Pelage Pharma delivers a clinically tested treatment for both men and women battling the emotional pain or social stigma of hair loss. Its non-invasive, topical small molecule drug platform activates hair follicle stem cells and stimulates robust hair growth.
Again operates as a developer of advanced emission control technology that transforms carbon dioxide into valuable chemicals and proteins through a proprietary bacterial process. The company captures CO2 emissions from industrial facilities within a bioreactor, where the bacteria convert the greenhouse gas into products like feed for poultry and aquaculture. This innovative approach not only helps clients reduce their environmental impact but also allows them to avoid costly emission taxes. As a pioneer in carbon negative manufacturing, Again is positioned to meet global demand for sustainable chemical solutions while actively contributing to the fight against climate change.
Langly is an educational technology platform that teaches English through gamified learning. The software uses storytelling, mystery solving, and practice sets to help users build vocabulary, improve grammar, and enhance spoken fluency in social settings. By combining language instruction with interactive gameplay, Langly aims to engage learners with immersive experiences that connect education with play.
Climate X
Series A in 2024 
Climate X is a global climate physical risk data analytics company that specializes in climate risk management services. The firm provides tools to project and predict the impacts of climate change and extreme weather events by integrating climate models with current real-world data. Through its physical modeling capabilities, Climate X enables businesses and governments to anticipate regulatory requirements and adapt to evolving climate-related challenges. Its clientele includes prominent financial institutions in sectors such as banking, real estate, and insurance, highlighting its relevance in a rapidly changing climate landscape.
Solstice facilitates shared solar energy solutions, aggregating consumer demand and connecting households with community solar projects. Founded in 2016, it aims to increase access to affordable renewable energy regardless of income or credit score.
Apolitical is a global learning platform for government that connects public servants to ideas, skills, and partners to accelerate government transformation. The platform serves tens of thousands of public servants across 170 countries, including mayors, ministers, and digital innovators, and supports building public service networks, discovering policy insights, and connecting with experts to discuss and implement effective policies. It enables users to propose ideas, share how policies are implemented elsewhere, and collaborate to improve governance and citizen outcomes. The company was named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies in 2018.
The University of Texas at El Paso
Grant in 2024 
The University of Texas at El Paso is a public research university offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across six schools, including Business, Education, Engineering, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, and Law. It also provides majors in humanities, social sciences, and fine arts, such as Linguistics, Jewish Studies, English, Cultural Anthropology, and Music. The campus hosts numerous research facilities that support studies in biomedical sciences, education reform, and engineering systems. Student life is vibrant, with over 170 clubs, student publications, and recreational activities on campus, while the surrounding city offers cultural and dining options. Admission is competitive, especially at the graduate level, and the university provides financial aid through assistantships, fellowships, loans, grants, and scholarships, with lower tuition for state residents.
Dakota State University
Grant in 2024 
DSU was founded in 1881 as a school for teacher education in the Dakota Territory. Today, they're one of the most technologically-advanced campuses in the Midwest. A public university, they're are governed by the South Dakota System Board of Regents and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
They specialize in computer management, computer information systems, and other related undergraduate and graduate programs. They stay true to their roots by placing special emphasis on the preparation of teachers with expertise in the use of computer technology in the teaching and learning process. They have more than 35 majors to choose from, plus a robust graduate program.
Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology
Grant in 2024 
If a technical career is what you seek, Benjamin Franklin Institute of
Technology (BFIT) provides you with the education you need to pursue your
professional goals.
For over a century, BFIT has been one of Boston’s top career colleges.
The institute has helped students reach their potential through technical
education programs in the following types of fields:
  * Automotive Technology
  * Computer Technologies
  * Electronics Engineering Technology
  * Mechanical Engineering Technology
  * Medical Electronics Engineering Technology
  * Ophthalmic Assisting
The Academic Success Center at BFIT ensures that students are given the
resources and tools they need to excel in their academics and training.
Some of the services offered through the center include: academic
advising, special accommodations, tutoring, and more.
College life at BFIT is filled with exciting experiences. From dorm life
and council leadership to community service and intramural sports, the
school encourages students to get involved in extracurricular activities.
Applicants who are interested in admissions to the school must submit
Accuplacer test results, an application, recommendation letters, and
official transcripts for review. The school will waive its enrollment fee
for any admissions applications submitted online.
Merit and need-based financial aid exists in many forms at BFIT for those
who qualify and are looking for tuition assistance.
Northeastern State University
Grant in 2024 
For a bachelor’s or graduate degree, continuing education, or study abroad program in the Tahlequah, Oklahoma area, look to Northeastern State University.
Programs available for study include subjects such as Business Administration, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Environmental Health and Safety Management, Health and Physical Education, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Psychology, Supply Chain Management, and Visual Communication.
The financial aid counselors of NSU can help you apply for loans, the federal Pell Grant, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Oklahoma Tuition Aid Grant, Smart Grant, Academic Competitiveness Grant, and many scholarships based on need, merit, academics, and athletics. With their help, you may qualify for funds to pay for educational expenses like tuition and books.
When it comes time to look for employment, NSU’s career services can help you achieve your career goals. Among the career services are counselors, career events, interviews, info sessions, workshops, job resources, employment data, and job, internship, and graduate school fairs.
Cyber Center of Excellence
Grant in 2024 
Cyber Center of Excellence is a nonprofit organization that brings together government, business, and academics to develop the local cyber economy.
University of Arizona
Grant in 2024 
The University of Arizona, founded in 1885 and located in Tucson, Arizona, is a public research university dedicated to providing a comprehensive education through bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and professional degree programs. Its mission focuses on engaging students in research and scholarship to empower them to address complex societal challenges effectively. The university offers a diverse array of academic disciplines, including science, history, mathematics, and arts, fostering a broad-based educational experience. As a non-profit institution, the University of Arizona emphasizes high-quality education and the development of leadership skills among its graduates.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Grant in 2024 
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, also known as UNCG and UNC Greensboro, is a public coeducational and research university in Greensboro in North Carolina in the United States of America, and it is a constituent institution of the system of the University of North Carolina. However, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a stand-alone university and awards its own degrees like all members of the system of the University of North Carolina . The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges accredits the University of North Carolina at Greensboro to award baccalaureate, masters, specialist, and doctoral degrees.
Eastern Washington University
Grant in 2024 
Eastern Washington University (EWU) boasts outstanding academic programs, with more than 100 fields of undergraduate study and over 50 graduate programs. This four-year public university offers students the opportunity to learn the skills they need for success. 
You will find excellent academic support and guidance at EWU, as well as top-notch academic programs in all disciplines from the arts to business, social sciences and engineering. Eastern has off-campus programs and online courses for the convenience of its students, all the while offering a centralized school spirit and pride for the community. 
Eastern Washington University is only 20 minutes from Spokane in the small college town of Cheney, and surrounded by the beautiful lakes and mountains that makes the inland Northwest so awe-inspiring and unique. Eastern encourages its students to explore their serene geographic backyard by partaking in its numerous recreational activities and student organizations. 
Although Eastern is one of the state’s fastest growing public universities, it is determined to maintain a 20:1 student-faculty ratio to nurture the academic growth of each student. EWU also aims to make learning convenient for its students by offering programs in Bellevue, Everett, Seattle, Kent, Tacoma, Vancouver, Yakima, and Shoreline.
If you’re searching for an institution that goes beyond classroom learning to offer life experiences and encourage intellectual curiosity, Eastern Washington University should be on your list.
West Virginia State University
Grant in 2024 
West Virginia State University, established in 1891 and located in Institute, West Virginia, offers a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs in fields such as Art, Biology, Criminal Justice, Music, and Law Enforcement. The university's unique Regents Bachelor of Arts program caters to non-traditional students, allowing working adults to pursue their degrees flexibly. In addition to traditional classroom instruction, West Virginia State provides online courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The university emphasizes student support through comprehensive services, including tutoring, career services, and financial aid options, such as loans, grants, and scholarships. On-campus housing and meal plans are also available for students, fostering a vibrant campus community. West Virginia State University is committed to delivering a personalized educational experience within a rich historical context.
National Security Institute (NSI)
Grant in 2024 
The National Security Institute (NSI) at George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia Law School is dedicated to finding real-world answers to national security law and policy questions.  We strive to provide balance to the public discourse on the most difficult national security challenges facing the United States and its allies.
3Cross.ai is a pioneer in the integration of blockchain technology and artificial intelligence, with a primary focus on smart contract creation for ZkSync.
Verse provides software for organizations to understand, plan, and manage clean energy. Its SaaS platform, Aria™, leverages generative AI to help companies define clean energy goals and plan, procure, and manage optimal portfolios of clean energy assets at least cost. Customers can set parameters that target specific goals (e.g., cost, emissions, or hourly matching) and optimize for annual matching, emissions matching, or hourly matched carbon-free energy (CFE). By reducing transaction costs by up to 70% and providing real-time analysis within minutes, Aria helps scale and accelerate the clean energy transition.
WitnessAI
Series A in 2024 
WitnessAI develops a security platform that empowers enterprises to safely adopt and utilize generative AI. Its solution ensures visibility, privacy, and governance controls, enabling businesses to innovate while maintaining control over their AI activities.
Delphia Therapeutics
Series A in 2024 
Delphia Therapeutics, headquartered in Boston, USA, is a biotechnology company focused on cancer therapeutics. It operates a laboratory dedicated to studying cancer-driving pathways and developing treatments that target and over-activate specific cancer-linked cell signaling, ultimately leading to the death of tumor cells.
AccuLine is a digital health company dedicated to early detection of coronary artery disease. It develops CORA, a smart, accurate, and user-friendly exam designed to replace traditional ECG stress tests, enabling healthcare providers to prevent heart attacks more effectively.
Institute for Veterans and Military Families - IVMF
Grant in 2024 
Institute for Veterans and Military Families - IVMF provides programs and services to veterans, service members, and military families.
Climate Cardinals
Grant in 2024 
Climate Cardinals is an international youth-led non-profit devoted to making the climate movement more accessible to people who do not speak English.It educates and empowers a broad group to tackle the climate crisis.
Metsera is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in developing innovative therapies for obesity and metabolic conditions. It focuses on advancing oral and injectable treatments, integrating proprietary health technology tools for personalized care.
Benefits Data Trust
Grant in 2024 
Founded in 2005, Benefits Data Trust (BDT) is a national not-for-profit organization committed to transforming how individuals in need access essential benefits and services.
Canadian Institute for Advanced Research
Grant in 2024 
The Canadian Institute for Advanced Research enables Canadian researchers to work on international research teams that are custom built to transform their fields of study. 
CIFAR also fosters the development of the next generation of researchers in Canada and abroad. The Global Academy envelops all of CIFAR’s early-career activities, including our summer and winter schools of advanced study and our elite CIFAR Global Scholars.
Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute
Grant in 2024 
The Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute, established in 2002 and headquartered in Edmonton, Canada, is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing research in artificial intelligence and machine learning. As one of Canada's three National AI Institutes under the Pan-Canadian AI Strategy, Amii plays a crucial role in fostering innovative AI solutions that bridge scientific advancements and industry application. The institute focuses on enhancing AI capabilities through high-caliber research, comprehensive educational programs, and tailored business advice, all aimed at empowering organizations to build their in-house AI competencies. Through these initiatives, Amii not only contributes to the academic landscape of artificial intelligence but also drives its practical implementation across various sectors.
Precursor to intelligent Hominid aka Silico Sapiens; Working on technologies of Web 4.0 or the fourth generation of web.
Web 4.0 is symbiotic web, where Human and machines work in symbiosis. The idea being the symbiotic web is that once the metadata is organized humans and machines can interact in symbiosis with each other. Join the Web 4.0 community on w4a.io that is home to hundreds of thousands of developers, technologists, designers, users and enthusiasts.
Lapse is a social disposable camera application that allows users to capture and share photos in a nostalgic format reminiscent of traditional disposable cameras. The app facilitates private group chats where users can take up to 36 snapshots, creating a "roll" that is only accessible to group members for a limited time after the first image is taken. This design encourages spontaneity and a sense of shared experience among friends, promoting an engaging way to document moments together while maintaining privacy.
Pelage Pharma
Series A in 2024 
Pelage Pharma delivers a clinically tested treatment for both men and women battling the emotional pain or social stigma of hair loss. Its non-invasive, topical small molecule drug platform activates hair follicle stem cells and stimulates robust hair growth.
Fabric is a health tech company that enables healthcare providers to deliver faster, higher quality, and more accessible care while reducing costs via consumer-grade patient experiences that automate workflows for staff.
Areteia Therapeutics
Series A in 2024 
Areteia Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing oral therapies for eosinophilic asthma to improve disease control. The company was spun out of Knopp and is advancing an oral drug designed to inhibit eosinophil maturation, aiming to reduce inflammation and alleviate symptoms of severe asthma. Phase 2 data from its program indicated the oral candidate lowers blood eosinophil counts, a marker associated with better lung function. By pursuing an oral, non-injectable treatment option, Areteia seeks to offer a convenient alternative to injectable therapies and broaden access for asthma patients. The company’s work centers on targeting eosinophil-related pathways to enhance asthma management and patient quality of life.
Rust Foundation
Grant in 2024 
Rust is a large and ambitious project, with over 200 folks in leadership positions and even more contributors.
Atheists Helping the Homeless DC
Grant in 2024 
Atheists Helping the Homeless DC's mission is to assist people experiencing homelessness.
Granata Bio
Series A in 2024 
Granata Bio is a biotechnology company established in 2018 that specializes in identifying and developing therapeutics for fertility patients. The company focuses on creating a comprehensive portfolio of fertility-related treatments and leverages its expertise in commercialization, late-stage clinical trials, and regulatory development. Granata Bio aims to address significant challenges faced by medical professionals in fertility treatment. Recently, the company announced a partnership with IBSA Institut Biochimique to co-develop a novel subcutaneous progesterone solution, further enhancing its commitment to improving fertility care.
Flutterflow
Series A in 2024 
FlutterFlow, founded in 2020, is an innovative low-code, visual development platform that facilitates the creation of native mobile and web applications. With a user base exceeding 400,000 and thousands of applications successfully deployed to app stores, the platform allows product teams to design appealing user interfaces and produce clean code efficiently. It features a one-click deployment option that significantly reduces launch times while maintaining the ability to incorporate custom code. FlutterFlow's capabilities include seamless integration with Firebase and the ability to download generated Flutter code, enabling developers to build cross-platform applications quickly. This advanced platform streamlines the application development process, allowing businesses to scale rapidly and effectively.
Moonwalk Biosciences
Series A in 2024 
Moonwalk Biosciences is a genomic medicine startup focused on developing precision epigenetic therapeutics. The company specializes in creating a profiling and engineering technology platform that leverages advanced artificial intelligence predictions to offer a comprehensive view of the epigenome in both health and disease states. This innovative approach aims to revolutionize therapy discovery and development, enabling healthcare providers to reprogram cells back to their healthy state.
Tome Biosciences
Series A in 2023 
Tome Biosciences is a biotechnology company specializing in programmable gene insertion technology. Utilizing CRISPR, the company develops methods to insert genetic sequences of any size at various locations within any genome. This innovative approach aims to enhance the ability to detect and eliminate deoxyribonucleic acid from similar bacteriophages during infections. By advancing cell and genome engineering, Tome Biosciences seeks to provide effective therapeutic solutions for patients, paving the way for significant advancements in genetic medicine.
Essential AI
Series A in 2023 
Essential AI develops AI solutions that automate labor-intensive tasks, enhancing efficiency. Its Large Language Models empower users to handle complex tasks, unlocking essential skills and amplifying organizational impact.
Onward Assist
Grant in 2023 
Onward Assist develops an advanced cancer prognostics and predictive healthcare analytics platform that supports oncologists and pathologists in diagnosing and treating cancer. The platform uses machine learning and computer vision to analyze histopathology slides, radiology data, and other tumor information to provide automated diagnostics, prognosis, and treatment decision support, aiming to improve accuracy, efficiency, and outcomes. Its PathAssist product combines AI-driven ML and computer vision tools for automated diagnostics in histopathology with pathology workflow and telepathology capabilities, plus low-cost slide digitisation hardware to streamline workflows. The platform also analyzes tumor and surrounding tissue to predict cancer cell behavior, enabling deeper insights into tumor biology and more informed prognosis and treatment protocols. Overall, Onward Assist seeks to enhance diagnostic accuracy and decision-making in cancer care by integrating predictive analytics with practical workflow solutions for clinicians.
YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas is a religious organization that focuses on youth development, healthy living, and social services. The organization was founded in 1885 and is based in Irving, Texas. YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas operates as a subsidiary of Ymca Of Greater Pittsburgh.
Bower is a packaging deposit platform that incentivizes recycling by attaching a monetary value or rewards to packaging through a mobile app. The company enables consumer brands to assign deposits to a wide range of packaging, from plastic bags to take-away containers, which can be redeemed when recycled at established stations. By using a position-based scanning technology, users receive the deposit value on their mobile phones at the point of recycling, eliminating the need for expensive reverse vending machines and allowing recycling at existing stations or other connected locations. The solution strengthens brands' responsibility for packaging and fosters a direct relationship with end consumers, aiming to increase recycling rates by turning recycling into a familiar, rewarding behavior.
Gate Bioscience
Series A in 2023 
Gate Bioscience is a biotechnology company focused on developing small molecule drugs aimed at treating challenging diseases by selectively eliminating harmful extracellular proteins at their source within cells. The company utilizes a unique library of molecular gates along with specialized secretion-focused assays and technologies, leveraging its deep understanding of the biology of the secretory pathway. This approach facilitates precise, rapid, and repeatable drug discovery, allowing for the potential to address a diverse array of diseases using a single therapeutic mechanism.
Center for Economic Inclusion
Grant in 2023 
Center for Economic Inclusion is a nonprofit focused on improving equity.
CyberPeace Foundation
Grant in 2023 
CyberPeace Foundation is a Non profit organisation and placefor all netizens
Wadhwani AI is a non-profit research institute based in India, dedicated to developing artificial intelligence solutions for social good. Its focus areas include health, agriculture, financial inclusion, infrastructure, and education. The organization works directly with local communities and stakeholders, using its global perspective to create applicable solutions worldwide. Wadhwani AI measures success by the impact it catalyzes, focusing on areas such as early pest warning systems, cotton farming, maternal and child health, anthropometry, and tuberculosis eradication.
Allara Health
Series A in 2023 
Allara Health is a healthcare provider specializing in virtual care for women facing complex, chronic health conditions, particularly polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The company offers a comprehensive program that connects patients with medical providers and registered dietitians through virtual appointments. Allara's services include holistic care, diagnostic testing, and prescriptions, along with personalized guidance on dietary and lifestyle changes. By leveraging technology, the platform enables women to efficiently manage their health, allowing for improved tracking and treatment of their conditions.
Hampton University
Grant in 2023 
Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia, has been educating African-American students for more than 200 years. Today Hampton University is one of the most respected historically black universities in the nation. Academics range from technical certificates to liberal arts majors to master’s degree programs. 
Hampton University offers professional certifications in a number of fields and also awards bachelor’s degrees and graduate programs that include master’s degrees in Architecture, Counseling, Education, and Nursing. All of Hampton University’s programs have an established reputation for excellence. The school attracts students from more than 40 states and more than 35 countries and territories. Hampton University has also been recognized by the National Urban League, which named the school’s business program the best in the United States.
Midi Health
Series A in 2023 
Midi Health is a virtual care clinic specializing in women's health. It offers personalized treatment protocols for depression, gynecological cancer, and menstrual issues, delivered by clinicians trained in female midlife health. The platform leverages at-home labs, prescription medications, supplements, and lifestyle coaching to provide comprehensive care.
Optiwatt is a software company that connects home electricity rate data with electric vehicle (EV) battery metrics. It securely integrates with EV apps, automatically finds users' utility costs based on their home address, and calculates the impact of charging on electric bills. Additionally, Optiwatt offers charge forecasting to alleviate range anxiety by accurately predicting savings from driving electric using real-time electricity rates and local gas prices.
Rocket Learning
Grant in 2023 
Rocket Learning seeks to offer all young children with school and life preparation by providing access to age-appropriate learning in school and at home.
Rocket Learning aspire to eliminate the inequity that low-income children confront by establishing a universal high-quality early childhood care and education (ECCE) system.
RAD-AID International
Grant in 2023 
RAD-AID International is dedicated to improve radiology services in the developing world and poor areas.
IDinsight with Reach Digital Health
Grant in 2023 
IDinsight with Reach Digital Health developed a natural language-enabled question-and-answer service for pregnant moms that delivers responses to questions as well as important health information.
Makerere AI Lab
Grant in 2023 
Makerere AI Lab is an AI & Data Science Research Group 3D-printed adaptor for processing photos with AI and compatibility with a phone or microscope.
Jacaranda Health
Grant in 2023 
Jacaranda Health is a medical services provider in Kenya, specializing in maternal and child health. It operates clinics in underserved, peri-urban areas, offering high-quality, affordable care, including maternity services, general healthcare, and nursing mentorship. Jacaranda's services are designed to be patient-centered and cost a fifth of what's charged by other private hospitals. Notably, the company has achieved a zero maternal mortality rate, significantly lower than Kenya's national average of 400 per 100,000 births. Additionally, Jacaranda engages in research and innovation to improve its services and develop new tools for low-income women.
MATCH: Music Attuned Technology – Care via eHealth
Grant in 2023 
MATCH: Music Attuned Technology – Care via eHealth improves the daily lives of dementia patients, their families, and caregivers by harnessing the power of music.
Causal Foundry
Grant in 2023 
Causal Foundry is a personalization to solve the greatest challenges in healthcare and medicine.
EpiBiologics
Series A in 2023 
EpiBiologics is a biotechnology company focused on developing antibody-based targeted therapies aimed at membrane and extracellular proteins that contribute to various diseases. Utilizing its proprietary EpiTAC platform, EpiBiologics creates therapeutics designed to degrade these disease-driving proteins, addressing the underlying biology of a wide range of disorders. The company's innovative approach enables researchers to manipulate cellular proteostasis, offering potential advancements in the treatment of challenging health conditions.
Cyberium is full stack AI and lowcode SDK app builder. Our flagship Text to Software AI converts an idea into software blueprint. We provide FastBuilder.AI for planning the development, Studio for building the backend, and Instadesk for building the frontend.  The readymade ERP modules provide seamless connectivity across inside and outside the organization. We enhance the existing application landscape of enterprise as well as fill the gaps with infinite flexibility.
Get blazing-fast market entry for your business solutions without waiting for months and years with custom fast full-stack low-code ERP and all types of apps. Run anywhere, Any cloud, Zero bugs, Zero Dev time. 
Cyberium helps you achieve operations excellence with simple operations consulting of Lean, Six Sigma, and ops strategy. Build process maps and deploy your app into live mode.
Cyberium is a full-stack low-code app builder that creates the backend and frontend in a few minutes.  We provide a unified front-end and back-end development platform using drag-and-drop design(WYSWIG), build & deployment. Our customers reach the market faster, respond rapidly to changes, and stay relevant to customer needs in the ever-dynamic markets.  Embedded blockchain helps customers manage end-to-end business tokenization for embedded finance, plug & play fintech, business NFT management, post-border integration, and multi-organization collaboratives, among many other leading solutions and services for transaction excellence.
Stemuli
Non Equity Assistance in 2023 
Stemuli is an AI-powered video game platform that merges education and career pathways. It aims to enhance workforce development by increasing accessibility and reducing costs.
Resistant AI
Series A in 2023 
Resistant AI is a technology company that provides risk management software for machine learning systems and digital financial services. Its offerings focus on protecting automated financial platforms from adversarial manipulation and fraud, including document fraud detection and transaction monitoring. The company helps banks, insurance companies, payment platforms, and lenders secure digital transactions and perform identity forensics to guard against manipulation by organized fraudsters. By combining ML risk detection with ongoing monitoring, Resistant AI aims to enable responsible deployment of AI and machine learning while identifying, managing, and resolving risks associated with AI adoption and automated finance.
Delve Bio
Series A in 2023 
Delve Bio is a biotechnology company that provides molecular insights to guide precision patient care, offering pathogen-agnostic and unbiased detection of neuro-infectious pathogens in cerebrospinal fluid to enable laboratories and clinicians to diagnose routine and rare infectious diseases with actionable results.
Caraway is a digital healthcare company focused on providing integrated mental, reproductive, and physical healthcare services specifically for college women. Designed with input from students, Caraway delivers a personalized and equitable care solution that addresses the unique needs and concerns of women during a crucial developmental period. The platform emphasizes accessible and compassionate healthcare, recognizing the growing demand for mental health resources and the persistent inequities in women's health. By offering trusted and holistic care, Caraway empowers college students to effectively manage their health in a complex and often challenging healthcare landscape.
Bitterroot Bio
Series A in 2023 
Bitterroot Bio specializes in developing innovative therapies for cardiovascular disease by harnessing the power of immunotherapy.
Midlothian ISD Education Foundation
Grant in 2023 
The Midlothian ISD Education Foundation, which provides educational programmes for district students and staff.
University of Chicago
Grant in 2023 
The University of Chicago is a private research university renowned for its rigorous academic inquiry across various fields such as sciences, economics, law, and medicine. It offers over 50 specialized undergraduate and graduate programs, including interdisciplinary studies like 'Big Problems'. The university fosters critical thinking and encourages cross-disciplinary exploration while hosting numerous public art and cultural events.
The University of Tokyo Edge Capital
Grant in 2023 
Founded in 2004, this venture capital firm is associated with The University of Tokyo. It focuses on early-stage investments in deep-tech sectors such as Healthcare & Life Sciences, IT/AI, and Physical Sciences & Engineering. As of March 2021, UTEC has invested in over 100 companies globally, with a track record of 13 IPOs and 12 successful M&A.
Comanche Biopharma
Venture Round in 2023 
Comanche is a biopharmaceutical company developing an investigational siRNA medicine for preterm preeclampsia. Its mission is to provide safe, effective, evidence-based, and affordable therapies for treating life-threatening complications of pregnancy.
Open Source Security Foundation
Grant in 2023 
The non-profit software foundation working to solve security problems in the open source supply chain.
Irish Nautical Trust
Grant in 2023 
Irish Nautical Trust creates a marine training apprenticeship platform using marine craft and professional providers.