GV

GV Management Company, LLC, formerly known as Google Ventures, serves as the venture capital arm of Alphabet Inc., established in 2009 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, with additional offices in Boston, New York, Cambridge, and London. The firm specializes in growth capital investments across various stages, including seed, early, mid, and late stages, focusing on sectors such as life sciences, healthcare, artificial intelligence, robotics, cyber security, and agriculture. GV has invested in over 300 companies, seeking to support startups that aim to innovate and transform industries. The firm typically invests up to $50 million, with smaller amounts allocated to early-stage ventures. GV provides its portfolio companies with exceptional support by connecting them with Google's resources and talent, leveraging a team of experts in engineering, design, science, and marketing to enhance their growth potential.

Karthik Ardhanareeswaran

Principal

Brian Bendett

Partner

Scott Biller

Venture Partner

Brendan Bulik-Sullivan

General Partner

A Marty Cannon

Founder and Managing Member

Sherry Chao

Principal

Tyson Clark

General Partner

Frederique Dame

Partner

Scott Davis

Venture Partner

Karim Faris

General Partner

Catherine J. Friedman

Executive Venture Partner

Cathy Friedman

Venture Partner

Anika Gupta

Principal

Han Hua

Principal

Crystal Huang

Partner

Tom Hulme

General Partner and Head of Europe

Rosana Kapeller

Investor

John Lyman

Partner

Michael Margolis

Partner

Laura Melahn

Partner

Dave Munichiello

Managing Partner

Erik Nordlander

General Partner

Sridhar Ramaswamy

Venture Partner

Leena Rao

Content Partner

David Reshef

Venture Partner

Ben Robbins

General Partner

Issi Rozen

Venture Partner

Elena Sakach

Investment Partner

Luna Schmid

Partner

Vidu Shanmugarajah

Partner

M.G. Siegler

General Partner

Graham Spencer

Managing Partner

Jon Stritar

Partner

Andy Wheeler

General Partner

Jeremy Whelchel

Partner

Sangeen Zeb

General Partner

Past deals in Artificial Intelligence

AMP

Series C in 2023
AMP Robotics Corporation specializes in designing and manufacturing robotic systems for material recovery facilities and recycling operations, focusing on automating the identification, sorting, and processing of complex waste streams. The company's flagship product, AMP Cortex, utilizes advanced robotics and computer vision technology to efficiently pick and sort recyclable materials, significantly lowering sorting costs. Additionally, AMP Neuron, a software solution, captures and analyzes material data to identify features in a manner similar to human perception. By leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning, AMP Robotics enhances recycling processes for various waste types, including municipal solid waste and e-waste. The modular design of its systems allows for easy integration into existing infrastructure, minimizing disruption and capital investment. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Louisville, Colorado, AMP Robotics has formed strategic partnerships to further its mission of improving recycling rates and economic recovery of recyclables.

MoonHub

Seed Round in 2023
Moonhub's mission is to create economic opportunity for every person on the planet. They built the world's first AI Recruiter to find and hire the perfect person for every single job opening.

Modular

Seed Round in 2022
Modular is an AI software development platform aimed at simplifying the creation and deployment of artificial intelligence applications. The platform integrates various popular frameworks through common interfaces, enhancing usability and flexibility while ensuring compatibility across diverse hardware backends and cloud environments. This approach allows developers to adopt the tools seamlessly into their existing workflows without the need for extensive code modifications. By focusing on production-quality infrastructure and a straightforward user experience, Modular enables developers to save time and increase their productivity, ultimately streamlining the development process from edge to datacenter.

FarmWise

Series B in 2022
FarmWise Labs, Inc. develops innovative robotic machinery aimed at enhancing agricultural efficiency. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, the company specializes in autonomous cultivation solutions, particularly focusing on weeding and thinning crops. FarmWise's technology utilizes machine learning and artificial intelligence to perform essential farming tasks such as weeding, planting, sowing, and soil tilling. Their autonomous vegetable weeder is designed to minimize the use of herbicides, allowing farmers to cultivate healthier crops while improving overall productivity. By streamlining farm operations, FarmWise aims to support sustainable farming practices and increase food production efficiency.

Graft

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Graft is a cloud-native platform that uses AI techniques to unlock the value of text, images, video, audio, and graphs. There is no requirement for machine learning skills, no need to hire a team, and no infrastructure to build or maintain.

deepset

Series A in 2022
We are building the next enterprise search engine fueled by NLP and open-source. Building on top of latest NLP research we leverage question answering & transfer learning to provide granular, semantic search results tailored to different domains.

Veza

Venture Round in 2022
Cookie.AI is a stealth-mode startup based in the Silicon Valley / Bay Area. We are building SaaS based security products in a dynamic and fast moving world of cybersecurity with ideas rooted in the era of privacy for the cloud. We are well-funded and backed by top-tier VCs and CEOs as angel investors. The founders are serial entrepreneurs who have experience in the full 0-to-1 journey with a successful exit with an acquisition. We are looking for founding engineers (summer interns also welcome!) with strong interests in security / cloud-native systems / identity / SaaS.

Viz

Series D in 2022
Viz.ai, Inc. specializes in healthcare imaging software designed to enhance stroke care through the use of artificial intelligence. The company's flagship technology synchronizes treatment by reducing delays in patient care, enabling rapid identification of large vessel occlusion (LVO) strokes using advanced deep learning algorithms. Key offerings include Viz LVO, which alerts on-call stroke teams based on CT angiogram images, and Viz CTP, which analyzes CT perfusion images and generates critical parametric data. Additionally, Viz HUB facilitates communication among clinical teams to coordinate care efficiently, while Viz VIEW allows healthcare professionals to view imaging data on mobile devices. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company aims to transform healthcare delivery by improving the speed and accessibility of treatment for stroke patients.

Agolo

Series A in 2022
Agolo, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence platform designed to create real-time summaries from unstructured data. Founded in 2012 and based in New York, Agolo employs machine learning and natural language processing to analyze vast amounts of information, enabling users to quickly grasp key points relevant to their interests. The platform enhances the efficiency of analysts by summarizing thousands of documents and identifying connections between subjects, thereby facilitating better decision-making in fields such as finance and intelligence. By streamlining the information processing workflow, Agolo allows professionals to focus on strategic actions rather than data interpretation.

Overview

Series A in 2022
Overview Corporation specializes in developing advanced computer vision systems and smart cameras aimed at enhancing operational efficiency in wire and cable manufacturing. The company's technology focuses on real-time error detection and equipment monitoring, utilizing artificial intelligence to learn normal machine routines and identify deviations, crashes, and anomalies. Its inspection and monitoring systems are designed to prevent significant damage to products or machinery by catching issues such as misalignments and breakages early in the manufacturing process. Additionally, Overview Corporation's platform offers built-in analytics for remote factory tracking and provides users with live video feeds, event detection, and custom alerts, ensuring comprehensive operational visibility. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company serves the manufacturing sector across the United States.

Pecan

Series C in 2022
Pecan is an AI-based predictive analytics platform that streamlines the creation and deployment of predictive models for various business applications, including customer lifetime value, churn prediction, and market segmentation. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, Pecan eliminates the need for data preparation or engineering by directly connecting to raw data. The platform features a low-code interface and pre-built models that automate the predictive process, allowing organizations to generate and implement AI models within days, without requiring data science expertise. This comprehensive approach enables businesses to make informed decisions by predicting future outcomes and identifying actionable insights efficiently.

Agtonomy

Seed Round in 2022
Agtonomy is a hybrid autonomy and tele-assist platform for agriculture vehicles.

Synthesia

Series B in 2021
Synthesia Ltd. develops artificial intelligence driven video production platform to create high-end videos. The company’s video synthesis platform allows to create high-end videos for many applications, including personalized advertising, corporate communications, and e-learning. Its platform synchronizes the lip movements in a video to a new dialogue track, which enables video content to be translated into foreign languages, widening distribution channels. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Infinitus Systems

Series B in 2021
Developer of a healthcare AI communication tool designed to automate communication. The company's tool handles tedious, time-consuming phone calls with accuracy and easy-to-track updates, facilitates users to seamlessly submit call requests to the system and adds their tasks to the queues, enabling users to get notified as soon as each task completes or bulk-collect their results whenever needed.

Resistant AI

Series A in 2021
Resistant AI protects the machine learning system from adversarial manipulation and advanced fraud. We believe that responsible and systematic adoption of machine learning techniques can profoundly improve our lives. Our mission is to accompany our customers on this way and to ensure that the risks related to machine learning and AI adoption are responsibly detected, managed and resolved.

Agtonomy

Seed Round in 2021
Agtonomy is a hybrid autonomy and tele-assist platform for agriculture vehicles.

Altana

Series A in 2021
Altana AI specializes in developing artificial intelligence software solutions for supply chain management, aimed at enhancing visibility and risk management in global trade. Founded in 2018 and based in New York, the company leverages extensive economic data to create a shared AI platform that facilitates better decision-making for governments, businesses, financial institutions, and logistics providers. Its flagship product, The Altana Trade Knowledge Graph, provides a real-time overview of transactions, ownership, movements, cyber activities, and associated risks within the global trade network. By integrating various data sources and utilizing machine learning, Altana AI seeks to make trade safer, more efficient, and more profitable for its clients.

Ultromics

Series B in 2021
Ultromics Limited, founded in 2017 and based in Oxford, United Kingdom, specializes in developing advanced echocardiography software aimed at enhancing the diagnosis of coronary heart disease. The company leverages artificial intelligence to create diagnostic tools that significantly improve the accuracy of echocardiography, with reported enhancements exceeding 90%. Ultromics' technology focuses on analyzing complex data from electrocardiograms, enabling healthcare providers to make informed decisions in diagnosing coronary artery disease. By providing innovative solutions for cardiologists, Ultromics aims to transform cardiovascular diagnostics and improve patient outcomes.

Snorkel

Series C in 2021
Snorkel AI, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing an end-to-end machine-learning platform aimed at facilitating the creation, management, and monitoring of AI applications. Central to its offerings is Snorkel Flow, a data-first platform that enables users to programmatically label and augment training data, manage data for AI purposes, and deploy various machine learning models. The platform is particularly effective in extracting entities and structured information from complex documents, making it valuable across multiple sectors, including finance, government, telecommunications, healthcare, and e-commerce. Snorkel AI's innovative approach incorporates weak supervision technology, allowing both developers and non-developers to focus on data-related tasks efficiently. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Snorkel AI also contributes to the academic community by publishing peer-reviewed research on its core technologies.

Neuralink

Series C in 2021
Neuralink Corp. is a neural technology company focused on developing brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) that facilitate direct communication between the human brain and computers. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Burlingame, the company aims to create implants that can treat brain injuries and trauma. Neuralink's innovative approach includes a concept referred to as a "neural lace," which would be surgically integrated into the brain, enabling users to interact with computers without the limitations of traditional input methods like keyboards and mice. The company is also exploring the potential of brain interfaces to alleviate symptoms of serious and chronic medical conditions, striving to enhance cognitive capabilities and keep pace with advances in artificial intelligence.

Dyno Therapeutics

Series A in 2021
Dyno Therapeutics Inc. specializes in the development of adeno-associated virus (AAV) vectors for in vivo delivery of gene therapies. Founded in 2018 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company utilizes an artificial intelligence-driven approach that integrates DNA synthesis, sequencing, and machine learning. This innovative methodology enables the design of novel gene vectors with an emphasis on cell-targeting capsid proteins derived from AAV, which is recognized as the most commonly used vector in gene therapy applications. By leveraging quantitative high-throughput in vivo experimentation, Dyno Therapeutics aims to enhance the effectiveness and precision of gene therapy solutions.

SambaNova Systems

Series D in 2021
SambaNova Systems is a computing startup focused on building machine learning and big data analytics platforms. The company's software defined analytics platform enables optimum performance for any ML training, inference or analytics models.

Snorkel

Series B in 2021
Snorkel AI, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing an end-to-end machine-learning platform aimed at facilitating the creation, management, and monitoring of AI applications. Central to its offerings is Snorkel Flow, a data-first platform that enables users to programmatically label and augment training data, manage data for AI purposes, and deploy various machine learning models. The platform is particularly effective in extracting entities and structured information from complex documents, making it valuable across multiple sectors, including finance, government, telecommunications, healthcare, and e-commerce. Snorkel AI's innovative approach incorporates weak supervision technology, allowing both developers and non-developers to focus on data-related tasks efficiently. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Snorkel AI also contributes to the academic community by publishing peer-reviewed research on its core technologies.

Lightmatter

Series B in 2021
Lightmatter, Inc. is an artificial intelligence (AI) hardware company based in Boston, Massachusetts, that specializes in integrated optical technology to develop advanced computing processors. Founded in 2017, the company has created a silicon chip that utilizes light signals for processing, offering a new approach to AI computation. This technology accelerates critical operations in deep neural networks by employing programmable photonic elements alongside traditional transistors, enhancing the speed and efficiency of data processing while minimizing power consumption. Lightmatter's innovations aim to improve various AI applications, including image recognition and natural language processing, contributing to the advancement of next-generation AI-powered computing solutions.

nPlan

Series A in 2021
nPlan Limited specializes in developing artificial intelligence-based software for construction project management. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in London, the company employs machine learning technology to enhance schedule reliability by analyzing past project performances. Its software identifies risks by detecting inconsistencies in task execution patterns and offers recommendations to mitigate these issues. Additionally, nPlan provides statistical insights into risk attribution for individual activities, helping project managers make informed decisions for future construction endeavors.

Nanit

Series C in 2021
Nanit is a company that specializes in developing advanced monitoring devices utilizing artificial intelligence and computer vision to track and analyze baby sleep behavior and patterns. Their innovative products include a camera that provides real-time monitoring and analysis of sleep, offering parents valuable insights, behavioral analysis, expert advice, and nightly video summaries. This technology is designed to enhance the parenting experience by delivering smarter and safer solutions for caring for infants. The Nanit team is composed of experts from diverse backgrounds, including scientists, designers, and professionals from prominent companies, all dedicated to creating tools that support parents during the early months of a child's life.

AMP

Series B in 2021
AMP Robotics Corporation specializes in designing and manufacturing robotic systems for material recovery facilities and recycling operations, focusing on automating the identification, sorting, and processing of complex waste streams. The company's flagship product, AMP Cortex, utilizes advanced robotics and computer vision technology to efficiently pick and sort recyclable materials, significantly lowering sorting costs. Additionally, AMP Neuron, a software solution, captures and analyzes material data to identify features in a manner similar to human perception. By leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning, AMP Robotics enhances recycling processes for various waste types, including municipal solid waste and e-waste. The modular design of its systems allows for easy integration into existing infrastructure, minimizing disruption and capital investment. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Louisville, Colorado, AMP Robotics has formed strategic partnerships to further its mission of improving recycling rates and economic recovery of recyclables.

Ursa Computing

Seed Round in 2020
Ursa Computing specializes in developing data-science tools aimed at enhancing productivity and performance in the fields of machine learning and artificial intelligence. The company focuses on creating enterprise products and services that empower data teams by providing open-source developer tools. These tools are designed to improve various aspects of the data science lifecycle, including data access, preparation, cleaning, analytics, and feature engineering. By advancing the state of the art in high-performance, cross-language software, Ursa Computing seeks to facilitate the work of data scientists and accelerate their projects.

Olive

Venture Round in 2020
Olive AI, Inc. specializes in artificial intelligence and robotic process automation solutions tailored for healthcare organizations. The company provides an AI-as-a-Service platform designed to streamline various workflows, including claim status checks, account updates, and prior authorizations. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Olive aims to alleviate the burden of repetitive, high-volume tasks through automation, allowing healthcare professionals to focus on more complex responsibilities that require human creativity and empathy. Originally established as CrossChx, Inc., the company rebranded to Olive AI, Inc. in July 2018, reflecting its commitment to enhancing operational efficiency in the healthcare sector.

Snorkel

Seed Round in 2020
Snorkel AI, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing an end-to-end machine-learning platform aimed at facilitating the creation, management, and monitoring of AI applications. Central to its offerings is Snorkel Flow, a data-first platform that enables users to programmatically label and augment training data, manage data for AI purposes, and deploy various machine learning models. The platform is particularly effective in extracting entities and structured information from complex documents, making it valuable across multiple sectors, including finance, government, telecommunications, healthcare, and e-commerce. Snorkel AI's innovative approach incorporates weak supervision technology, allowing both developers and non-developers to focus on data-related tasks efficiently. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Snorkel AI also contributes to the academic community by publishing peer-reviewed research on its core technologies.

Snorkel

Series A in 2020
Snorkel AI, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing an end-to-end machine-learning platform aimed at facilitating the creation, management, and monitoring of AI applications. Central to its offerings is Snorkel Flow, a data-first platform that enables users to programmatically label and augment training data, manage data for AI purposes, and deploy various machine learning models. The platform is particularly effective in extracting entities and structured information from complex documents, making it valuable across multiple sectors, including finance, government, telecommunications, healthcare, and e-commerce. Snorkel AI's innovative approach incorporates weak supervision technology, allowing both developers and non-developers to focus on data-related tasks efficiently. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Snorkel AI also contributes to the academic community by publishing peer-reviewed research on its core technologies.

Owkin

Series A in 2020
Owkin is an artificial intelligence company founded in 2016, with headquarters in New York and an additional office in Paris. The company focuses on developing machine learning software for medical research, enabling researchers to test AI models on distributed data. Owkin's offerings include Owkin Lab, which facilitates data connectivity by therapeutic area; Owkin Loop, which provides validated and packaged models; and a comprehensive software stack for full-stack services. The company currently has 30 live models and an additional 40 in development. Owkin aims to empower medical researchers in hospitals, universities, and pharmaceutical companies to better understand variations in drug efficacy among patients, enhance the drug development process, and identify optimal treatments for individual patients, ultimately improving treatment outcomes. The company is supported by various investors and has a scientific board to guide its research initiatives.

Ripcord

Series B in 2020
Ripcord, Inc., a robotic digitization company, develops automation software for robotic digitization. It offers Canopy, a solution that uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to capture, enrich, and organize its customers’ important content; and enables enterprises to streamline their business processes. Ripcord, Inc. was formerly known as Ripcord Digital, Inc. and changed its name to Ripcord, Inc. in June 2017. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

SambaNova Systems

Series C in 2020
SambaNova Systems is a computing startup focused on building machine learning and big data analytics platforms. The company's software defined analytics platform enables optimum performance for any ML training, inference or analytics models.

Orbital Insight

Series D in 2019
Orbital Insight, Inc. is a geospatial analytics company based in Palo Alto, California, established in 2013. The company operates a cloud-based platform that utilizes artificial intelligence, computer vision, and data science to analyze vast amounts of geospatial data. This data includes satellite imagery, synthetic aperture radar, and other sources such as unmanned aerial vehicles and geolocation signals. Orbital Insight's technology provides insights into societal and economic trends that are not easily visible, helping organizations understand complex interactions between natural and human activities. Its product offerings include solutions designed for various sectors, such as consumer traffic analysis and monitoring energy supply and infrastructure. The company serves a diverse clientele, including businesses, governments, and humanitarian organizations, enabling them to make informed decisions based on actionable intelligence derived from extensive geospatial data analysis.

Viz

Series B in 2019
Viz.ai, Inc. specializes in healthcare imaging software designed to enhance stroke care through the use of artificial intelligence. The company's flagship technology synchronizes treatment by reducing delays in patient care, enabling rapid identification of large vessel occlusion (LVO) strokes using advanced deep learning algorithms. Key offerings include Viz LVO, which alerts on-call stroke teams based on CT angiogram images, and Viz CTP, which analyzes CT perfusion images and generates critical parametric data. Additionally, Viz HUB facilitates communication among clinical teams to coordinate care efficiently, while Viz VIEW allows healthcare professionals to view imaging data on mobile devices. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company aims to transform healthcare delivery by improving the speed and accessibility of treatment for stroke patients.

Freenome

Series B in 2019
Freenome, Inc., is an artificial intelligence (AI) genomics biotech company. The company develops and provides a medical arti?cial intelligence platform for early detection of cancer. It develops blood tests for early-cancer screening and treatment selection. The company also provides clinical research services. Freenome, Inc. was founded in 2014 and is based in South San Francisco, California.

Blackthorn Therapeutics

Series B in 2019
BlackThorn Therapeutics operator of a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company intended to develop precision medicine for disorders of the central nervous system (CNS) based on advances in computational and clinical neuroscience. The company leverages a deep understanding of brain and behavior relationships that seeks to overcome historic challenges in drug discovery and development by targeting dysfunctional brain circuits. Its proprietary computational platform, the company seeks to identify novel targets, small molecule drug candidates and biologically-based patient subgroups most likely to respond to treatment.

SambaNova Systems

Series B in 2019
SambaNova Systems is a computing startup focused on building machine learning and big data analytics platforms. The company's software defined analytics platform enables optimum performance for any ML training, inference or analytics models.

Voicea

Convertible Note in 2019
Voicea is a technology company that specializes in artificial intelligence-based enterprise voice assistant software designed to enhance meeting productivity. Its flagship product, the Enterprise Voice Assistant (EVA), functions as an intelligent meeting facilitator by listening, taking notes, and identifying key decisions and action items during meetings. This capability allows users to make meetings searchable and ensures that discussions translate into actionable initiatives. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, Voicea was formerly known as Voicera until its rebranding in December 2018. The company operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems, Inc., and is led by professionals with experience from major technology firms.

Determined AI

Series A in 2019
Determined AI, founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in developing a deep learning management platform that streamlines the process of building and deploying machine learning models. The company's platform enhances developer productivity by facilitating distributed training and hyperparameter searches, while also automating the tracking, sharing, and reproduction of experiments and metrics. This approach allows clients to significantly reduce their time-to-market, improve resource utilization, and mitigate risks associated with model development. Through its innovative software, Determined AI aims to transform the efficiency and effectiveness of deep learning workflows.

Owkin

Series A in 2019
Owkin is an artificial intelligence company founded in 2016, with headquarters in New York and an additional office in Paris. The company focuses on developing machine learning software for medical research, enabling researchers to test AI models on distributed data. Owkin's offerings include Owkin Lab, which facilitates data connectivity by therapeutic area; Owkin Loop, which provides validated and packaged models; and a comprehensive software stack for full-stack services. The company currently has 30 live models and an additional 40 in development. Owkin aims to empower medical researchers in hospitals, universities, and pharmaceutical companies to better understand variations in drug efficacy among patients, enhance the drug development process, and identify optimal treatments for individual patients, ultimately improving treatment outcomes. The company is supported by various investors and has a scientific board to guide its research initiatives.

Lightmatter

Series A in 2019
Lightmatter, Inc. is an artificial intelligence (AI) hardware company based in Boston, Massachusetts, that specializes in integrated optical technology to develop advanced computing processors. Founded in 2017, the company has created a silicon chip that utilizes light signals for processing, offering a new approach to AI computation. This technology accelerates critical operations in deep neural networks by employing programmable photonic elements alongside traditional transistors, enhancing the speed and efficiency of data processing while minimizing power consumption. Lightmatter's innovations aim to improve various AI applications, including image recognition and natural language processing, contributing to the advancement of next-generation AI-powered computing solutions.

Veo Robotics

Series A in 2019
Veo Robotics, Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, specializes in developing robotics systems that enhance manufacturing processes. The company focuses on creating industrial automation products that allow high-performance robots to work collaboratively and safely alongside human workers. By integrating advanced computer vision, 3D sensing, and artificial intelligence, Veo Robotics' products aim to create more flexible, productive, and efficient manufacturing workcells. Their proprietary algorithms and distributed sensing technologies enable clients to improve productivity while reducing operating costs in both manufacturing and logistics environments.

CTRL-Labs

Venture Round in 2019
CTRL-labs Corporation, founded in 2015 and based in New York City, is at the forefront of developing non-invasive neural interface technology. The company's flagship product, the CTRL-kit, is a wireless electromyography device that translates neural signals into control, enabling users to interact with digital devices through a wristband equipped with sensors. This technology aims to enhance immersion and control in areas such as virtual reality, augmented reality, robotics, and productivity. By providing developers with a software development kit (SDK) and application programming interface (API), CTRL-labs facilitates the integration of neural control into various applications. The company's long-term vision is to enable widespread consumer adoption of this technology, creating a new universal controller that allows individuals to use their thoughts and movements to operate machines seamlessly.

HeadSpin

Series B in 2018
HeadSpin is a digital experience intelligence platform that aims to deliver flawless digital experiences by integrating automation, artificial intelligence, and analytics. The platform facilitates end-to-end testing, performance optimization, and experience monitoring, utilizing a global infrastructure of devices deployed in over a hundred locations on real carrier and WiFi networks. This comprehensive approach allows engineering, quality assurance, operations, and product teams to remotely test and monitor mobile applications effectively. By ensuring optimal digital experiences throughout the development lifecycle, HeadSpin helps organizations enhance their operational efficiency and potentially increase revenue.

Machinify

Series A in 2018
Machinify, Inc. is a data-to-cash platform that leverages artificial intelligence to help enterprises enhance their core operations. Founded in March 2016 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company offers a suite of services including AI Cloud, which manages and stores real-time semi-structured and unstructured data; AI Studio, a user-friendly interface for building and testing AI models; and AI Runtime, which facilitates the creation of infrastructure for real-time predictions. By automating data collection, transformation, and product deployment, Machinify enables businesses to make informed decisions from their data, ultimately unlocking hidden profits and streamlining operations. The company serves various sectors, including healthcare, by allowing domain experts to transform raw data into actionable insights.

Imagen

Series B in 2018
Imagen is a healthcare company whose mission is to save patient lives by making accurate medical image interpretation universally available and affordable. Currently, over two-thirds of the world’s population doesn’t have access to basic radiology services. Through our technology and close collaboration with world-leading clinicians, we believe that we can do something about it. We take an interdisciplinary approach: we are a team of experts in machine learning, healthcare, software engineering, and regulatory affairs who research and develop assistive software for clinicians. Our FDA-cleared software analyzes the content of medical images and produces diagnoses, improving the diagnostic accuracy of clinicians by highlighting detected pathology. We are advised by some of the world’s leading scientists and medical researchers, including Turing Award winner Yann LeCun. We have raised over $60M from leading investors including GV, DFJ, and Zach Weinberg. Imagen is based in New York and actively hiring. Are you excited about joining our mission? Reach out directly to us at recruitingteam@imagen.ai

Viz

Series A in 2018
Viz.ai, Inc. specializes in healthcare imaging software designed to enhance stroke care through the use of artificial intelligence. The company's flagship technology synchronizes treatment by reducing delays in patient care, enabling rapid identification of large vessel occlusion (LVO) strokes using advanced deep learning algorithms. Key offerings include Viz LVO, which alerts on-call stroke teams based on CT angiogram images, and Viz CTP, which analyzes CT perfusion images and generates critical parametric data. Additionally, Viz HUB facilitates communication among clinical teams to coordinate care efficiently, while Viz VIEW allows healthcare professionals to view imaging data on mobile devices. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company aims to transform healthcare delivery by improving the speed and accessibility of treatment for stroke patients.

CTRL-Labs

Series B in 2018
CTRL-labs Corporation, founded in 2015 and based in New York City, is at the forefront of developing non-invasive neural interface technology. The company's flagship product, the CTRL-kit, is a wireless electromyography device that translates neural signals into control, enabling users to interact with digital devices through a wristband equipped with sensors. This technology aims to enhance immersion and control in areas such as virtual reality, augmented reality, robotics, and productivity. By providing developers with a software development kit (SDK) and application programming interface (API), CTRL-labs facilitates the integration of neural control into various applications. The company's long-term vision is to enable widespread consumer adoption of this technology, creating a new universal controller that allows individuals to use their thoughts and movements to operate machines seamlessly.

Owkin

Series A in 2018
Owkin is an artificial intelligence company founded in 2016, with headquarters in New York and an additional office in Paris. The company focuses on developing machine learning software for medical research, enabling researchers to test AI models on distributed data. Owkin's offerings include Owkin Lab, which facilitates data connectivity by therapeutic area; Owkin Loop, which provides validated and packaged models; and a comprehensive software stack for full-stack services. The company currently has 30 live models and an additional 40 in development. Owkin aims to empower medical researchers in hospitals, universities, and pharmaceutical companies to better understand variations in drug efficacy among patients, enhance the drug development process, and identify optimal treatments for individual patients, ultimately improving treatment outcomes. The company is supported by various investors and has a scientific board to guide its research initiatives.

SambaNova Systems

Series A in 2018
SambaNova Systems is a computing startup focused on building machine learning and big data analytics platforms. The company's software defined analytics platform enables optimum performance for any ML training, inference or analytics models.

Voicea

Series A in 2018
Voicea is a technology company that specializes in artificial intelligence-based enterprise voice assistant software designed to enhance meeting productivity. Its flagship product, the Enterprise Voice Assistant (EVA), functions as an intelligent meeting facilitator by listening, taking notes, and identifying key decisions and action items during meetings. This capability allows users to make meetings searchable and ensures that discussions translate into actionable initiatives. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, Voicea was formerly known as Voicera until its rebranding in December 2018. The company operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems, Inc., and is led by professionals with experience from major technology firms.

Voicea

Series A in 2018
Voicea is a technology company that specializes in artificial intelligence-based enterprise voice assistant software designed to enhance meeting productivity. Its flagship product, the Enterprise Voice Assistant (EVA), functions as an intelligent meeting facilitator by listening, taking notes, and identifying key decisions and action items during meetings. This capability allows users to make meetings searchable and ensures that discussions translate into actionable initiatives. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, Voicea was formerly known as Voicera until its rebranding in December 2018. The company operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems, Inc., and is led by professionals with experience from major technology firms.

Ripcord

Series B in 2017
Ripcord, Inc., a robotic digitization company, develops automation software for robotic digitization. It offers Canopy, a solution that uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to capture, enrich, and organize its customers’ important content; and enables enterprises to streamline their business processes. Ripcord, Inc. was formerly known as Ripcord Digital, Inc. and changed its name to Ripcord, Inc. in June 2017. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Veo Robotics

Series A in 2017
Veo Robotics, Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, specializes in developing robotics systems that enhance manufacturing processes. The company focuses on creating industrial automation products that allow high-performance robots to work collaboratively and safely alongside human workers. By integrating advanced computer vision, 3D sensing, and artificial intelligence, Veo Robotics' products aim to create more flexible, productive, and efficient manufacturing workcells. Their proprietary algorithms and distributed sensing technologies enable clients to improve productivity while reducing operating costs in both manufacturing and logistics environments.

Freenome

Series A in 2017
Freenome, Inc., is an artificial intelligence (AI) genomics biotech company. The company develops and provides a medical arti?cial intelligence platform for early detection of cancer. It develops blood tests for early-cancer screening and treatment selection. The company also provides clinical research services. Freenome, Inc. was founded in 2014 and is based in South San Francisco, California.

Ripcord

Series B in 2017
Ripcord, Inc., a robotic digitization company, develops automation software for robotic digitization. It offers Canopy, a solution that uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to capture, enrich, and organize its customers’ important content; and enables enterprises to streamline their business processes. Ripcord, Inc. was formerly known as Ripcord Digital, Inc. and changed its name to Ripcord, Inc. in June 2017. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Creator

Venture Round in 2017
Creator Inc. is a San Francisco-based start-up that specializes in designing and developing robotic systems for the food service industry, particularly focusing on hamburger production. Founded in 2009, the company offers innovative robots that automate the entire process of making gourmet burgers from scratch. These robots handle everything from grinding fresh meat to slicing vegetables and assembling the final product, all while ensuring high-quality standards. This culinary automation enables burger restaurants, food trucks, and vending applications to provide gourmet-quality offerings at competitive prices without the need for human intervention. The team is composed of experts in robotics and culinary arts, drawing from prestigious institutions and renowned culinary backgrounds. Creator aims to revolutionize the way burgers are prepared and served, merging technology with food to enhance the dining experience.

Abundant Robots

Series A in 2017
Abundant Robotics, Inc. is dedicated to automating orchard harvests through advanced robotic technology, specifically focusing on apple harvesting. Founded in 2015 and located in Hayward, California, the company provides Harvest-as-a-Service solutions that leverage robotics to enhance productivity in agriculture. By integrating computer vision and machine learning, Abundant Robotics develops systems designed to efficiently pick apples, enabling farmers to reduce labor costs and increase yield. The company emerged from research conducted at SRI International, where experts in robotics collaborated to address significant challenges in the agricultural sector. Abundant Robotics aims to deliver practical solutions that meet the urgent needs of farmers, contributing to a more efficient and sustainable agricultural industry.

Orbital Insight

Series C in 2017
Orbital Insight, Inc. is a geospatial analytics company based in Palo Alto, California, established in 2013. The company operates a cloud-based platform that utilizes artificial intelligence, computer vision, and data science to analyze vast amounts of geospatial data. This data includes satellite imagery, synthetic aperture radar, and other sources such as unmanned aerial vehicles and geolocation signals. Orbital Insight's technology provides insights into societal and economic trends that are not easily visible, helping organizations understand complex interactions between natural and human activities. Its product offerings include solutions designed for various sectors, such as consumer traffic analysis and monitoring energy supply and infrastructure. The company serves a diverse clientele, including businesses, governments, and humanitarian organizations, enabling them to make informed decisions based on actionable intelligence derived from extensive geospatial data analysis.

Freenome

Series A in 2017
Freenome, Inc., is an artificial intelligence (AI) genomics biotech company. The company develops and provides a medical arti?cial intelligence platform for early detection of cancer. It develops blood tests for early-cancer screening and treatment selection. The company also provides clinical research services. Freenome, Inc. was founded in 2014 and is based in South San Francisco, California.

Mighty AI

Series B in 2017
Mighty AI delivers training data to companies that build computer vision models for autonomous vehicles. Its platform combines guaranteed accuracy with scale and expertise, thanks to its full stack of annotation software, consulting and managed services, proprietary machine learning, and global community of pre-qualified annotators. Founded in 2014, Mighty AI is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Blackthorn Therapeutics

Series A in 2017
BlackThorn Therapeutics operator of a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company intended to develop precision medicine for disorders of the central nervous system (CNS) based on advances in computational and clinical neuroscience. The company leverages a deep understanding of brain and behavior relationships that seeks to overcome historic challenges in drug discovery and development by targeting dysfunctional brain circuits. Its proprietary computational platform, the company seeks to identify novel targets, small molecule drug candidates and biologically-based patient subgroups most likely to respond to treatment.

Acalvio

Venture Round in 2016
Acalvio specializes in Advanced Threat Defense (ATD) solutions that focus on detecting, engaging, and responding to malicious activities within organizations. The company employs patented innovations in deception technology and data science to provide a streamlined DevOps approach, facilitating easy deployment, monitoring, and management of its solutions. Acalvio's platform enhances threat intelligence by leveraging data from both internal and partner ecosystems, which helps organizations achieve a layered defense strategy. This approach not only reduces false positives but also fosters the extraction of actionable intelligence for effective remediation. By enabling early detection of advanced threats and improving security operations center (SOC) efficiency, Acalvio significantly reduces attacker dwell time and supports proactive threat-hunting capabilities for its clients.

Acalvio

Series B in 2016
Acalvio specializes in Advanced Threat Defense (ATD) solutions that focus on detecting, engaging, and responding to malicious activities within organizations. The company employs patented innovations in deception technology and data science to provide a streamlined DevOps approach, facilitating easy deployment, monitoring, and management of its solutions. Acalvio's platform enhances threat intelligence by leveraging data from both internal and partner ecosystems, which helps organizations achieve a layered defense strategy. This approach not only reduces false positives but also fosters the extraction of actionable intelligence for effective remediation. By enabling early detection of advanced threats and improving security operations center (SOC) efficiency, Acalvio significantly reduces attacker dwell time and supports proactive threat-hunting capabilities for its clients.

Orbital Insight

Series B in 2016
Orbital Insight, Inc. is a geospatial analytics company based in Palo Alto, California, established in 2013. The company operates a cloud-based platform that utilizes artificial intelligence, computer vision, and data science to analyze vast amounts of geospatial data. This data includes satellite imagery, synthetic aperture radar, and other sources such as unmanned aerial vehicles and geolocation signals. Orbital Insight's technology provides insights into societal and economic trends that are not easily visible, helping organizations understand complex interactions between natural and human activities. Its product offerings include solutions designed for various sectors, such as consumer traffic analysis and monitoring energy supply and infrastructure. The company serves a diverse clientele, including businesses, governments, and humanitarian organizations, enabling them to make informed decisions based on actionable intelligence derived from extensive geospatial data analysis.

Udacity

Series D in 2015
Udacity is an online learning platform that specializes in providing educational programs in fields such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, robotics, and cloud computing. Founded in 2011 by David Stavens, Mike Sokolsky, and Sebastian Thrun, the company offers a variety of nanodegree programs designed to equip students with skills that are highly sought after by employers. These programs include training for roles such as web developer, data analyst, and machine learning engineer. Udacity aims to make education more accessible and affordable, thereby helping individuals enhance their career prospects. The platform evolved from free computer science classes offered at Stanford University and has since attracted millions of users. Udacity collaborates with technology companies to ensure that its curriculum aligns with industry demands, thereby preparing learners for the most in-demand tech positions. While the company has not yet turned a profit, it has experienced significant growth and investment, being valued at over $1 billion.

Kindred AI

Series A in 2015
Kindred Systems, Inc. designs and develops artificial intelligence (AI) based robots to solve human problems. Its products include Kindred SORT, an AI powered robotic putwall solution that works with fulfillment center associates to assemble e-commerce orders from batch-picked items; and AutoGrasp, a robotic platform that controls robots to operate with human-like intelligence in dynamic environments. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in San Francisco, California with additional offices in Vancouver and Toronto, Canada.

Clarifai

Series A in 2015
Clarifai, Inc. specializes in advanced image recognition systems that enable users to detect near-duplicates and conduct visual searches. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, the company offers a platform that employs machine learning to identify various categories, objects, and tags in images. This technology allows clients to locate similar images within large, uncategorized repositories by leveraging both semantic and visual similarities. Additionally, Clarifai provides a labeling tool called Labeler, which facilitates the organization of datasets, AI-driven data searches, and the training and scaling of AI models in production environments. The company also has an office in Tallinn, Estonia.

Orbital Insight

Series A in 2015
Orbital Insight, Inc. is a geospatial analytics company based in Palo Alto, California, established in 2013. The company operates a cloud-based platform that utilizes artificial intelligence, computer vision, and data science to analyze vast amounts of geospatial data. This data includes satellite imagery, synthetic aperture radar, and other sources such as unmanned aerial vehicles and geolocation signals. Orbital Insight's technology provides insights into societal and economic trends that are not easily visible, helping organizations understand complex interactions between natural and human activities. Its product offerings include solutions designed for various sectors, such as consumer traffic analysis and monitoring energy supply and infrastructure. The company serves a diverse clientele, including businesses, governments, and humanitarian organizations, enabling them to make informed decisions based on actionable intelligence derived from extensive geospatial data analysis.

Skycatch

Venture Round in 2014
Skycatch, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in aerial data capture and analytics, primarily for the construction and mining industries. The company designs and produces the Evolution3 drone, which enables real-time data capture and 3D rendering. Skycatch also offers a proprietary app called Commander for drone operation, along with Dashboard software that analyzes collected data and facilitates team collaboration. Their platform combines advanced hardware, software, and artificial intelligence to provide clients with high-precision data quickly and efficiently. Founded in 2013, Skycatch focuses on indexing and extracting critical information from the physical world, helping enterprises visualize their environments with accuracy and ease.

Kensho

Seed Round in 2014
Kensho Technologies, Inc. is a data analytics and machine intelligence company that specializes in providing advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning solutions to banks and investment institutions worldwide. Founded in 2013 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with additional offices in New York, Virginia, and California, Kensho develops a suite of financial analytics software designed to enhance decision-making across the financial sector. Its flagship product incorporates natural language processing, enabling users to pose complex financial questions in plain English and receive actionable insights. The company also offers Kensho Applied Mind, an AI-driven software, and operates a national security division called Koto. Kensho's team comprises experts from prestigious backgrounds, including alumni from MIT, Harvard, Google, and the United States Federal Reserve, underscoring its commitment to addressing the challenges of speed, scale, and automation in investment analysis. Since its incorporation, Kensho has positioned itself as a key player in solving some of the most demanding analytical problems faced by both government and commercial entities.

MindMeld

Convertible Note in 2013
MindMeld, Inc. is an advanced AI platform that specializes in developing conversational interfaces for applications and devices. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company creates voice interfaces that enhance user interaction by incorporating question-answering and language-understanding capabilities. MindMeld's technology enables users to easily browse music and video content, check weather updates, and control connected home devices. By leveraging machine learning, the platform facilitates more natural interactions with voice and chat assistants, allowing users to efficiently find and navigate information across various applications. In December 2015, the company changed its name from Expect Labs, Inc., and as of May 2017, it operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems, Inc.

Objective Logistics

Series A in 2013
Objective Logistics, Inc. specializes in providing an artificial intelligence-driven, web-accessible labor management platform tailored for the retail and hospitality sectors. The company's flagship product, MUSE, serves as a comprehensive software solution that motivates, measures, and mentors staff through customizable performance metrics, including sales figures and behavioral standards. MUSE enhances team dynamics by offering custom contests and leaderboards that foster competition and improve performance, alongside detailed analytics reports that allow managers to assess both individual and team effectiveness. Additionally, the platform includes staff scheduling and forecasting tools to optimize workforce management. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Objective Logistics operates as a subsidiary of Bit9, Inc. as of 2015.

Comfy

Seed Round in 2013
Comfy is a developer of a workplace platform that connects people, places, and systems through an intuitive application. The company leverages expertise in machine learning and user experience design to enhance workplace interactions and improve overall employee satisfaction. Comfy's cloud-enabled platform provides features such as space analytics, solutions for flexible working models, remote work options, and employee safety protocols. By offering these tools, Comfy helps businesses address workplace challenges, optimize productivity, and achieve cost savings, ultimately fostering better relationships between employees and their work environments.

Skycatch

Series A in 2013
Skycatch, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in aerial data capture and analytics, primarily for the construction and mining industries. The company designs and produces the Evolution3 drone, which enables real-time data capture and 3D rendering. Skycatch also offers a proprietary app called Commander for drone operation, along with Dashboard software that analyzes collected data and facilitates team collaboration. Their platform combines advanced hardware, software, and artificial intelligence to provide clients with high-precision data quickly and efficiently. Founded in 2013, Skycatch focuses on indexing and extracting critical information from the physical world, helping enterprises visualize their environments with accuracy and ease.

Osito

Seed Round in 2013
Osito (formerly Sherpa) is a predictive intelligence iOS app and platform that gets you the information you need so you can stay one step ahead every day. By combining the power of location data with updates from your calendar, email and daily routine, Osito manages the details of everything from work travel to your weekly meetings and commute. Unlike other applications, services or even personal assistants out there, Osito is proactive, not reactive – and location, not calendar based. It learns what you need to know based on the information you provide, including your location as well as your day-to-day routine – making every day just a little easier. Osito was part of **[AngelPad](http://angelpad.org) #4** in 2012.

MindMeld

Venture Round in 2012
MindMeld, Inc. is an advanced AI platform that specializes in developing conversational interfaces for applications and devices. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company creates voice interfaces that enhance user interaction by incorporating question-answering and language-understanding capabilities. MindMeld's technology enables users to easily browse music and video content, check weather updates, and control connected home devices. By leveraging machine learning, the platform facilitates more natural interactions with voice and chat assistants, allowing users to efficiently find and navigate information across various applications. In December 2015, the company changed its name from Expect Labs, Inc., and as of May 2017, it operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems, Inc.

Upstart

Seed Round in 2012
Upstart is an online lending platform that utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to streamline the borrowing process and enhance credit assessment. Founded in 2012 and based in San Mateo, California, Upstart connects consumers with a network of AI-enabled bank partners, allowing for a more efficient lending experience. The platform evaluates potential borrowers using a proprietary underwriting model that considers factors such as education, area of study, and employment history, rather than relying solely on traditional credit scores. This innovative approach enables banks to achieve higher approval rates and lower loss rates while providing a digital-first experience for customers. Upstart offers a variety of loan products, including personal loans, automotive loans, home equity lines of credit, and small dollar loans, catering to diverse consumer needs.

Objective Logistics

Debt Financing in 2012
Objective Logistics, Inc. specializes in providing an artificial intelligence-driven, web-accessible labor management platform tailored for the retail and hospitality sectors. The company's flagship product, MUSE, serves as a comprehensive software solution that motivates, measures, and mentors staff through customizable performance metrics, including sales figures and behavioral standards. MUSE enhances team dynamics by offering custom contests and leaderboards that foster competition and improve performance, alongside detailed analytics reports that allow managers to assess both individual and team effectiveness. Additionally, the platform includes staff scheduling and forecasting tools to optimize workforce management. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Objective Logistics operates as a subsidiary of Bit9, Inc. as of 2015.

Objective Logistics

Venture Round in 2011
Objective Logistics, Inc. specializes in providing an artificial intelligence-driven, web-accessible labor management platform tailored for the retail and hospitality sectors. The company's flagship product, MUSE, serves as a comprehensive software solution that motivates, measures, and mentors staff through customizable performance metrics, including sales figures and behavioral standards. MUSE enhances team dynamics by offering custom contests and leaderboards that foster competition and improve performance, alongside detailed analytics reports that allow managers to assess both individual and team effectiveness. Additionally, the platform includes staff scheduling and forecasting tools to optimize workforce management. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Objective Logistics operates as a subsidiary of Bit9, Inc. as of 2015.
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