Epirus, Inc. is a technology company based in Hawthorne, California, specializing in the design and development of advanced defense systems that utilize artificial intelligence and directed energy. Founded in 2018, the company focuses on creating solid-state, software-defined high-power microwave solutions aimed at countering unmanned aircraft systems and other asymmetric threats. Its flagship product, ELECTROMAGNETIC PULSE, serves as a counter-infrastructure solution that can simultaneously target multiple threats, effectively neutralizing drones and swarms. By integrating AI and machine learning with advanced electronics, Epirus enhances the detection and tracking of objects of interest, offering innovative capabilities in electronic warfare and power management for both defense and commercial sectors.
Arda Therapeutics
Series A in 2024
Founded in 2021, Arda Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in the San Francisco Bay Area. It specializes in developing transformative therapeutics to eliminate pathogenic cells that drive chronic diseases and aging.
Founded in 2013, Volley specializes in developing AI-powered conversational games optimized for messaging apps and voice interfaces. Its popular titles include Song Quiz, Yes Sire, World Detective, Trivia Showdown, Math Showdown, Jeopardy!, Wheel of Fortune, and 20 Questions.
Grayce, Inc. is a health care agency based in San Francisco that specializes in providing personalized guidance and support for families caring for aging adults and children. Founded in 2019, the company offers a range of services designed to assist caregivers with various aspects of care, including insurance, finances, legal plans, medical care, home care, housing, daily needs, and overall well-being. Each member of Grayce receives dedicated support from a social worker who helps manage their comprehensive care needs by planning, prioritizing, identifying resources, coordinating care, and advocating on their behalf. Through its social care management platform, Grayce empowers family caregivers to navigate the complexities of caring for vulnerable loved ones.
Ezra AI, Inc. is a company focused on developing artificial intelligence technology to enhance cancer detection through investigational devices. Established in 2017 and headquartered in New York, it has pioneered a novel approach to cancer screening utilizing full-body MRI technology supported by AI. The company's initial product is an FDA-cleared software designed to assist radiologists in interpreting MRI images specifically for prostate cancer. Ezra AI primarily serves customers in New York and California, aiming to improve early cancer detection and diagnosis through its innovative solutions.
Parsley Health
Venture Round in 2024
Parsley Health is a health service that integrates technology, nutrition, wellness and prevention into primary care. The company provides subscription-based, personalized healthcare that emphasizes diagnosing and addressing root causes of illness through a holistic approach. Its model combines medical consultations with health coaching, laboratory testing, digital access to records, and referrals to specialists, enabling proactive management of chronic conditions. Services include functional medicine assessments, personalized nutrition plans, stress management and lifestyle support, and access to nutraceuticals and supplements as part of care. Parsley Health operates clinics in major cities and delivers remote care through online tools and telemedicine. Founded in 2016 by Dr. Robin Berzin, the company focuses on data-driven care that supports long-term health rather than episodic treatment.
Wonderschool
Venture Round in 2024
Founded in California in 2016, Wonderschool supports experienced educators to start licensed infant and toddler programs or preschools from their homes. The company provides assistance with licensing, program setup, marketing, and offers a software platform for managing students, parents, and operations. It also features a marketplace for parents to search programs, schedule visits, enroll children, and make payments.
Enable
Venture Round in 2024
Enable is a cloud-based software platform that specializes in rebate management for distributors, manufacturers, and retailers. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Enable offers a solution that allows businesses to calculate, plan, and manage rebate deals effectively, thereby facilitating profitable growth. The platform provides actionable insights for more informed decision-making, streamlines the execution of trading agreements, and enhances financial reporting with transparent and auditable results. By fostering collaboration between trading partners through integrated planning and incentive programs, Enable helps companies acquire, retain, and serve their customers more efficiently.
HelicitySpace
Seed Round in 2023
HelicitySpace, founded in 2018 and based in Berkeley, California, focuses on developing advanced propulsion and power technologies to facilitate human expansion into the solar system. The company specializes in its Helicity Drive technology, a scalable pulsed fusion concept that ranges from fusion-augmented electric propulsion to fully ignited reactors. This technology utilizes principles such as magnetic reconnection, plasma plectonemes, and peristaltic magnetic compression to enhance in-space propulsion systems. By offering high-power electric propulsion thrusters and harnessing fusion energy during the exhaust process, HelicitySpace aims to support space exploration initiatives and accelerate their development activities.
Blackshark.ai
Series A in 2023
Blackshark.ai specializes in creating a photorealistic 3D digital twin of Earth using satellite imagery. Its scalable AI platform detects global features with precision and speed, storing vast amounts of data for real-time visualization and simulation applications across industries such as government, geospatial intelligence, humanitarian relief, autonomous vehicles, insurance, and smart cities.
Dwellsy
Seed Round in 2023
Dwellsy, Inc. is a residential home rental platform established in 2019 and headquartered in Los Altos, California. The company offers an online service that allows property owners and managers to list their vacant units, while renters can search for available rentals that suit their preferences. Dwellsy emphasizes a transparent approach by providing verified and trustworthy rental listings, distinguishing itself from competitors that utilize a pay-to-play model. The platform is designed to facilitate easy listings for owners without requiring lead, lease, or listing fees, ensuring that renters have access to genuine and reliable rental options in one comprehensive location.
Ternary is a multi-cloud FinOps platform that helps organizations optimize cloud spend. As a Google Cloud Partner and FinOps Foundation-certified platform, it addresses Google Cloud Platform customers' cost optimization needs with tools that illuminate cloud charges, optimize usage, and foster collaboration and accountability across teams. The platform provides real-time cost visibility, data-driven optimization, and guidance to prioritize and track savings across cloud environments, enabling customers to maximize value from their cloud investments. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in San Francisco, Ternary focuses on simplifying the cloud bill and supporting customers in achieving measurable cost reductions and improved financial governance.
Founded in 2021, Zoo is headquartered in Inglewood, California. It specializes in creating infrastructure for hardware design, focusing on generative AI to develop full-stack tools that automate and streamline the process of building hardware.
Atropos Health
Venture Round in 2023
Founded in 2019, Atropos Health specializes in transforming health data into usable real-world evidence. Its platform combines electronic medical record data to derive digital evidence for individual patients, enabling healthcare institutions to create value from previously siloed data and improve clinical outcomes.
Confirm HR, Inc. is a data-driven hiring platform founded in November 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company has developed an application that assists organizations in making informed hiring decisions by collecting feedback from secondary and backchannel references. This application helps identify candidate traits, verify compatibility, and reduce bias, thereby improving the chances of hiring qualified candidates. Confirm's platform utilizes quantitative methods to assess candidate quality, allowing employers to uncover the right skills and credentials for job roles. By streamlining the hiring process, Confirm aims to match job seekers with their ideal positions more efficiently, facilitating better talent decisions without the influence of subjectivity or politics.
Atmosfy
Seed Round in 2023
Founded in 2021, Atmosfy is a San Francisco-based platform that helps users discover dining and nightlife options through video reviews. It covers restaurants, bars, cafes, and clubs nearby or afar, assisting users in making informed decisions based on their preferences.
Mythical Games
Series C in 2023
Mythical Games Inc. is a game technology studio founded in 2018 and based in Sherman Oaks, California, with an additional office in Seattle, Washington. The company develops blockchain-based games and aims to create a new generation of gaming experiences by enabling true ownership of digital assets, verifiable scarcity, and integrated secondary markets. Its flagship title, Blankos, is a casual multiplayer game where players can buy, trade, and sell their unique designs. Mythical Games also provides tools for content creators and brands, allowing them to customize and own game assets. By fostering a decentralized gaming ecosystem, the company brings players, developers, and content creators together, promoting personalized experiences and driving consumer adoption of distributed ledger technology through innovative gaming products.
Nanome
Venture Round in 2023
Nanome Inc. is a software company based in North Hollywood, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in developing a collaborative extended reality (XR) platform aimed at enhancing scientific discovery. This platform enables scientists to explore and visualize complex molecular structures effectively, streamlining computational workflows at the molecular scale. By integrating virtual reality and blockchain technologies, Nanome facilitates immersive applications that support pattern recognition and efficient drug design processes. The company's solutions are particularly beneficial for professionals in the biopharma sector, as well as in industries such as food and beverage, material science, and education. Nanome's innovative approach not only accelerates molecular computations but also allows researchers to collaborate securely while protecting their intellectual property.
SoundMind
Seed Round in 2023
SoundMind is a mental health platform that provides personalized music therapy to support stress, anxiety, and trauma management, with a focus on students and marginalized communities. The service combines audio and visual therapy tailored to individual needs to improve mood and promote relaxation, helping users care for their mental health through music. It operates as an Ed-Tech solution and offers data-driven tools for organizations to monitor members' overall wellness and deliver reset and refocus moments. Founded in 2020 and based in Los Angeles, SoundMind aims to make music therapy accessible and actionable for a broad audience, leveraging technology to enhance well-being in educational and community settings.
Champions Round
Series A in 2023
Champions Round, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based company that develops a gaming application focused on football and esports. Founded in 2018, the company aims to enhance the spectator experience for sports fans, particularly targeting Generation Z. Its application allows users to participate in fantasy leagues and tournaments, answer live questions, earn points, and win cash prizes. By facilitating individual participation in leagues without the need for group assembly, Champions Round lowers barriers to entry and encourages wider engagement in sports gaming. The application is available on the App Store, reflecting the company's commitment to accessible and interactive sports entertainment.
MasonHub
Venture Round in 2022
MasonHub, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in logistics and supply chain management through its artificial intelligence-based platform. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Rancho Cucamonga, California, MasonHub offers a software as a service (SaaS) solution that facilitates real-time inventory management, order processing, returns handling, and shipping optimization. The platform enables businesses to gain comprehensive visibility into their omnichannel supply chains, allowing them to connect various e-commerce tools, oversee fulfillment activities, and manage inventory efficiently. Additionally, MasonHub operates a fulfillment center to support shipping needs, aiming to modernize the logistics industry with advanced technology and personalized service.
BeeHero develops a beehive technology platform that aims to increase crop yields by enhancing pollination. The platform combines artificial intelligence, machine learning, and in-hive sensors to collect data and optimize pollination during peak cycles, helping farmers protect hives from colony collapse and maximize pollination efficiency for growers worldwide. Founded in 2017, the company operates from Tel Aviv and Silicon Valley and focuses on providing data-driven insights and automation to support pollination across agricultural environments.
Bionaut Labs
Series B in 2022
Founded in 2016, Bionaut Labs specializes in developing intra-tissue navigation platforms using micro-robots for precise anatomical targeting. Its innovative technology enables remote-controlled delivery of therapeutics to challenging clinical settings, revolutionizing the treatment of central nervous system disorders and other diseases.
Daylight is a digital banking platform based in West Hollywood, California, specifically designed for the LGBTQ+ community. Founded in 2020, Daylight offers a range of services including prepaid cards, financial tools, and advice tailored to the unique needs of its members. The platform not only facilitates smarter financial habits but also provides cashback rewards for spending at queer bars and allied businesses. By fostering a supportive community, Daylight aims to empower individuals to navigate the financial system effectively and build a secure future without compromise.
Playgig
Seed Round in 2022
Founded in 2021 by Bruno Schirch, Playgig is a game developer specializing in cross-platform free-to-play team battle games. Headquartered in Manhattan Beach, California, the company aims to provide captivating gaming experiences where friends can collaborate in engaging worlds.
Aspen Creek Digital
Series A in 2022
Aspen Creek Digital is a developer of renewable Bitcoin mining infrastructure that aims to decarbonize power generation. The company combines data center technology with renewable energy projects to support on-site and grid-connected mining, using a mix of behind-the-meter and wholesale resources to lower the overall cost of electricity and facilitate storage adoption. It emphasizes carbon transparency and seeks to reduce power price volatility, enabling the cryptocurrency sector to operate more sustainably while contributing to grid stability and the expansion of renewable resources. Founded in 2021 and based in El Segundo, California.
RentSpree
Series B in 2022
RentSpree LLC is a rental platform based in Woodland Hills, California, established in 2016. The company specializes in facilitating apartment rentals in Southern California and offers a comprehensive suite of services that includes a universal tenant screening process, renter management, and an automated rental screening API. This technology allows property owners and agents to streamline the lease application process by providing a centralized system for screening applicants. RentSpree's platform enhances the efficiency of tenant verification while protecting applicants from hard credit inquiries, thereby simplifying the rental experience for both landlords and renters. The company's services are accessible nationwide, supporting the evolving needs of the U.S. housing market.
Uplift Labs
Seed Round in 2022
Uplift Labs is a Palo Alto-based company that develops AI-powered motion analysis technology to help people move better and reduce injuries. Its platform provides in-depth kinematic analyses to assess movement performance across sports, fitness, and everyday life. Using proprietary deep learning models, the system analyzes movement to support performance improvements for professional teams, healthcare organizations, and individuals. The company translates complex movement data into actionable insights for training, rehab, and injury prevention, enabling users to optimize technique and reduce risk.
Xona Space Systems
Venture Round in 2022
Xona Space Systems develops and manufactures position, navigation, and timing satellite solutions for smart transportation and infrastructure. The company operates a constellation of low-cost, low-Earth-orbit satellites to deliver secure navigation and timing services with resilience and high location precision for autonomous vehicles, unmanned aerial vehicles, mobile robotics, and other location-critical applications. Founded in 2019 and based in San Mateo, California, Xona Space Systems aims to enable safe, scalable operation of intelligent systems at scale.
Unit21 Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2018 that develops a no-code platform designed to streamline risk and compliance operations for businesses. The platform features an application programming interface and a dashboard that enable users to detect and manage money laundering, fraud, and other sophisticated risks across various industries. In addition to risk detection, Unit21's solutions encompass case management, transaction monitoring, identity verification, operations management, as well as analytics and reporting capabilities. The company emphasizes security, employing best practices to safeguard its systems against potential threats.
Eclipse Foods
Series B in 2022
Founded in 2019, Eclipse Foods specializes in manufacturing plant-based dairy products that closely mimic the flavor, texture, and functionality of animal-derived counterparts. Utilizing innovative plant-processing technology, the company aims to provide sustainable, healthy, and humane alternatives to traditional dairy products.
Magnetic Insight
Series B in 2022
Magnetic Insight, Inc. is a company specializing in magnetic particle imaging (MPI), an innovative imaging modality that detects iron oxide nanoparticle tracers through time-varying magnetic fields. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Alameda, California, the company offers several key products, including the MOMENTUM imager, a pre-clinical MPI solution designed to produce high-quality images using advanced magnetic field gradients and proprietary reconstruction processes. Additionally, Magnetic Insight develops VivoTrax, a nanoparticle for cell tracking and as a blood pool agent, and Hyper, an add-on module for the MOMENTUM system that facilitates targeted magnetic hyperthermia treatment. The company's technology enables real-time monitoring of biological events, making significant strides in areas such as quantitative cell tracking, imaging of vascular function, and research into regenerative medicine and CAR-T cell therapies.
Middesk, Inc., founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, California, is an identity platform that specializes in automating business verification and enhancing decision-making processes for organizations. The company's platform offers comprehensive data on various businesses, allowing service providers to monitor changes in their customer base and gain a clearer understanding of client needs. By centralizing the credentialing process, Middesk enables companies to effectively manage risk and compliance with minimal friction, thus streamlining onboarding and increasing operational efficiency. Through its services, Middesk supports businesses in establishing, operating, and maintaining compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
Exosonic
Seed Round in 2022
Exosonic is an early-stage aerospace start-up based in Los Angeles, California, focused on developing supersonic unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to enhance adversary air training missions for both commercial and government clients. Founded in 2019, the company aims to evolve these supersonic UAVs into collaborative combat aircraft, with aspirations to create quiet supersonic airliners informed by the insights and revenues generated from its UAV endeavors. Exosonic has secured over $4.5 million in private capital and over $2 million in funding from AFWERX. The company's team of 15 full-time employees is currently working on a subscale flight test vehicle designed to showcase autonomous capabilities and explore crewed-uncrewed cooperation, with the first flight anticipated in the second quarter of 2023.
Curebase is a company that specializes in developing software for clinical trials, aimed at enhancing the efficiency of the clinical research process. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, Curebase offers a digital clinical trial assistant that transforms how medical providers discover, activate, and manage clinical trials for patients. The platform reduces recruitment times and automates various manual processes, allowing drug companies to distribute their trials more effectively to clinics. Additionally, it provides comprehensive data access for sponsors, enabling real-time monitoring of trial progress and data management. Curebase serves a diverse clientele, including medical device, biotech, and digital health startups, with a focus on enabling virtual studies and streamlining participant eligibility, enrollment, education, and consent.
FINESSE is a vertically integrated fashion house founded in 2019 and headquartered in Los Angeles. The company uses artificial intelligence on large data sets and community feedback to predict fashion trends, forecast demand, and optimize distribution. By eliminating guesswork and overproduction, it delivers direct‑to‑consumer apparel and accessories that sell out quickly. The integrated approach allows the brand to respond rapidly to market shifts and maintain up‑to‑date offerings.
Pyka develops autonomous electric aircraft for agriculture and related applications, including crop-dusting and precision spraying on farms and potential cargo transport. The company designs and manufactures drones and aircraft with autonomous flight controllers and onboard sensors to enable safe, efficient operation over varied terrain. Its fully electric aircraft aim to reduce environmental impact while improving safety, affordability, and accessibility in aviation. Founded in 2016 and based in Oakland, California.
Strivr, established in 2015, specializes in developing virtual reality (VR) training solutions. The company offers a software platform that enables businesses to create, manage, and analyze immersive training experiences, along with professional services such as strategy consulting, curriculum design, and performance analysis. Strivr's solutions are used by Fortune 500 companies and sports teams to enhance training in areas like health and safety, operational efficiency, customer service, and sports performance. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices across the U.S., Strivr aims to transform corporate training through VR.
Vyrill is a technology company that builds an AI‑powered platform for discovering, analyzing, and leveraging user‑generated video content. Its core product enables brands, retailers, and solution providers to search inside any video on the web or mobile, index and rank video moments, and embed interactive widgets that drive customer acquisition, engagement, and conversion. The platform aggregates videos such as demos, unboxing, reviews, and installation guides from multiple sites, provides analytics and licensing tools, and generates marketing assets like hashtags and product recommendations. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, Vyrill helps businesses turn authentic video experiences into measurable growth.
Airhouse, Inc., founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, specializes in providing an end-to-end fulfillment solution for e-commerce companies. Their software platform automates the logistics of delivering products to customers, allowing entrepreneurs to concentrate on their core competencies. The onboarding process is quick and does not require operational or engineering expertise. Airhouse syncs with Shopify accounts to analyze store data, creating a comprehensive view of the business and customer locations. This information is used to match brands with suitable warehouses in Airhouse’s partner network, often shipping inventory to these facilities on the same day. The platform then creates a customized technical configuration for each business, managing the entire fulfillment process efficiently and cost-effectively. Through a single dashboard, brands gain real-time visibility into their inventory, knowing exactly what products are available and where they are located.
Homebound
Venture Round in 2022
Homebound is a tech-enabled custom homebuilder that manages the entire construction process for homeowners, from insurance negotiations and architecture to permitting, construction and move-in. Born out of the 2017 Northern California wildfires and based in Santa Rosa, California, the company focuses on rebuilding homes after disasters and uses technology and a network of vetted building professionals to simplify the process and support homeowners at every step.
AlphaFlow
Convertible Note in 2022
AlphaFlow, Inc. is a technology-driven investment company based in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in New York. Founded in 2015, AlphaFlow operates an online investment platform focused on real estate assets, specifically providing professionally managed portfolios of real estate loans to institutional investors and accredited individuals. The platform underwrites loans from residential real estate lenders nationwide, utilizing over 50 evaluation factors to identify optimal investment opportunities. By automating best practices in investment management, including diversification and data analytics, AlphaFlow allows investors to benefit from a simplified and intelligent approach to real estate investing without the high fees associated with traditional methods. This enables clients to build and manage diversified investment portfolios across multiple states and loan types, offering access to previously inaccessible asset classes while generating high-income streams through debt-based real estate investments.
Dorian is a no-code platform that lets writers turn stories into interactive games, invite friends to play, and monetize their content. Using a flowchart-style interface, users can design characters and backgrounds from built-in assets or by uploading their own, turning fiction into interactive experiences that can be streamed and monetized within a game economy. The service targets writers and their fans, including a female-first audience, and operates in the entertainment sector. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in California.
Founded in 2016, Bambee provides affordable HR management solutions for small and medium-sized businesses. Its platform offers access to an HR manager starting at $99 a month, along with tools like HR Autopilot and Guided Payroll to ensure compliance. Serving various industries, Bambee aims to help businesses run efficiently like Fortune 500 companies.
Finless Foods
Series B in 2022
Finless Foods is a biotechnology company that uses cellular agriculture to develop cell-cultured seafood products as sustainable alternatives for human consumption. It grows marine-animal cells to create seafood substitutes, including bluefin tuna, with the goal of offering responsibly produced options that support ocean health and reduce overfishing. Founded in 2017 and based in Emeryville, California, the company concentrates on expanding dietary choices while addressing environmental impacts of traditional seafood.
SoundMind
Pre Seed Round in 2022
SoundMind is a mental health platform that provides personalized music therapy to support stress, anxiety, and trauma management, with a focus on students and marginalized communities. The service combines audio and visual therapy tailored to individual needs to improve mood and promote relaxation, helping users care for their mental health through music. It operates as an Ed-Tech solution and offers data-driven tools for organizations to monitor members' overall wellness and deliver reset and refocus moments. Founded in 2020 and based in Los Angeles, SoundMind aims to make music therapy accessible and actionable for a broad audience, leveraging technology to enhance well-being in educational and community settings.
Metadata, Inc. develops a marketing data analytics platform designed to streamline demand generation for B2B enterprises. The platform supports scheduling campaign amplification to targeted audiences, provides full profile information for new signups, and auto-generates buyer and user personas while offering access to a database of prospects. It enables prospect segmentation by industry, job function, technology stack, and interests, and monitors signups to accelerate pipeline creation and marketing campaigns by applying automation data to targeted advertising. The company also integrates with marketing automation systems such as Salesforce to reduce manual tasks for marketers. Founded in 2015, Metadata, Inc. is headquartered in California. By compiling historical sales data, the platform creates profiles of ideal customers and orchestrates the acceleration of existing opportunities while targeting new accounts, helping B2B teams optimize demand generation and drive more predictable outcomes.
WorkWhile
Series A in 2022
Founded in 2017, WorkWhile is a technology platform that connects skilled hourly laborers with job shifts across industries such as warehousing, light industrial work, delivery services, hospitality, food production, and event management. The platform uses cognitive science and behavioral analysis to match workers' skills, schedules, and locations with suitable jobs. It offers benefits like next-day pay and sick leave credits for its workforce.
Secureframe
Series B in 2022
Secureframe provides a compliance automation platform that helps organizations achieve and sustain information security and privacy standards. The platform automates security audits and continuous monitoring to simplify compliance with standards such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA, and GDPR, supporting service providers in securely managing data and protecting client privacy. Thousands of fast-growing companies rely on Secureframe to streamline their compliance programs and maintain up-to-date certifications, enabling them to build trust with customers. Founded and based in San Francisco, the company focuses on delivering automated, ongoing compliance across global frameworks.
Fama Technologies
Series B in 2022
Fama Technologies provides a cloud-based software solution that automates social media and web analysis to help companies make informed hiring decisions. Its AI-driven platform identifies potential risks and positive attributes in candidates by analyzing publicly available online information, enabling employers to create safer and more inclusive workplaces.
Raydiant Inc., established in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in designing, developing, and providing an experience platform that connects employees and customers with brands across various industries such as banking, retail, hospitality, and healthcare. The company's solution comprises kiosks, virtual agents, and multimedia devices for screen management, enabling businesses to create engaging in-store experiences through digital signage. Raydiant works with over 5,000 brands worldwide, including notable clients like Johnson & Johnson and Chick-Fil-A, helping them streamline operations, enhance customer experiences, and drive sales growth.
Epirus, Inc. is a technology company based in Hawthorne, California, specializing in the design and development of advanced defense systems that utilize artificial intelligence and directed energy. Founded in 2018, the company focuses on creating solid-state, software-defined high-power microwave solutions aimed at countering unmanned aircraft systems and other asymmetric threats. Its flagship product, ELECTROMAGNETIC PULSE, serves as a counter-infrastructure solution that can simultaneously target multiple threats, effectively neutralizing drones and swarms. By integrating AI and machine learning with advanced electronics, Epirus enhances the detection and tracking of objects of interest, offering innovative capabilities in electronic warfare and power management for both defense and commercial sectors.
Azarus Inc., established in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in developing an automated video game challenges platform. This platform facilitates engagement between gamers and streamers through a unique "smart challenge" system that awards tokens to viewers for correctly answering real-time questions about streams. The company's innovative approach aims to create new dynamics within the gaming community, providing fresh revenue streams and gameplay mechanics.
Uplift Labs
Seed Round in 2022
Uplift Labs is a Palo Alto-based company that develops AI-powered motion analysis technology to help people move better and reduce injuries. Its platform provides in-depth kinematic analyses to assess movement performance across sports, fitness, and everyday life. Using proprietary deep learning models, the system analyzes movement to support performance improvements for professional teams, healthcare organizations, and individuals. The company translates complex movement data into actionable insights for training, rehab, and injury prevention, enabling users to optimize technique and reduce risk.
Frost Giant Studios
Series A in 2022
Frost Giant Studios, Inc. is a video game development company founded in 2020 and located in Malibu, California. The studio specializes in creating real-time strategy (RTS) games aimed at competitive gaming on personal computers. With a focus on innovation and quality, Frost Giant Studios leverages the extensive experience of its founders, who have previously contributed to renowned titles such as StarCraft II. The company is dedicated to fostering a strong connection with its player base by incorporating feedback into its game development process. By maintaining the core mechanics of the RTS genre, Frost Giant Studios seeks to broaden its audience while remaining true to the existing fan community. Their latest project, Stormgate, exemplifies their commitment to enhancing cooperative gameplay and competitive esports, ultimately lowering the barriers to entry for new gamers.
Spectrum Labs
Series B in 2022
Spectrum Labs, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in creating an artificial intelligence-based platform designed to identify and monitor online behavior. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers its flagship product, Guardian, which features an analytics dashboard and tools for community guidelines enforcement, model upgrades, data labeling, and policy consultation. Spectrum Labs serves a diverse range of clients, including those in dating, gaming, marketplaces, and social platforms, by enabling trust and safety teams to detect harmful behaviors in text and audio content. The company's solutions aim to reduce content moderation costs while enhancing the identification of toxic behaviors, ultimately contributing to a safer online environment.
Pavilion Data Systems
Series D in 2022
Pavilion Data Systems Inc. is a technology company based in San Jose, California, specializing in the design and development of NVMe-over-Fabric storage platforms. The company focuses on enabling real-time performance at scale for massively-parallel applications, offering solutions that cater to sectors such as financial services, government, cloud services, media and entertainment, and research facilities. Pavilion's innovative architecture features Hyperparallel Flash Arrays, which utilize multiple controllers to surpass the limitations of traditional storage systems, providing ultra-low latency and linear scalability. By introducing a unique model called OPENCHOICE, Pavilion challenges conventional approaches to storage procurement and deployment. Founded in 2011, Pavilion Data Systems also has offices in Schiphol, the Netherlands, and Pune, India, and is recognized as a leader in a new category of storage appliances that aims to meet the ever-increasing demand for data throughput.
Next Trucking
Venture Round in 2022
NEXT Trucking, Inc. is a logistics technology company that operates an online platform connecting shippers with carriers for freight and cargo transportation. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in El Segundo, California, the company provides a mobile application and web solution featuring a trucking marketplace where truckers can offer their services by posting preferred routes and pay rates. The platform facilitates direct connections between carriers and shippers, enabling efficient pick-up and delivery arrangements while reflecting real-time trucker availability. Additionally, NEXT Trucking offers digital paperwork, fleet management tools, online payment processing, and real-time tracking to enhance operational transparency and efficiency. The company serves a diverse range of clients across North America, including some of the world's leading businesses, and is recognized as a pioneer in the FreightTech sector.
Wonderschool
Series B in 2022
Founded in California in 2016, Wonderschool supports experienced educators to start licensed infant and toddler programs or preschools from their homes. The company provides assistance with licensing, program setup, marketing, and offers a software platform for managing students, parents, and operations. It also features a marketplace for parents to search programs, schedule visits, enroll children, and make payments.
Ockam Inc. provides a serverless platform for secure Internet-of-things (IoT) development. Its tool enables hardware-to-software interconnection, facilitates information exchange within connected systems, manages identities and cryptographic keys, optimizes connectivity, and connects application developers, engineers, and product managers.
Prevedere
Venture Round in 2022
Prevedere is a predictive analytics company based in Columbus, Ohio, with an additional office in Sunnyvale, California. Founded in 2012, the company specializes in developing business performance forecasting software that helps leaders make informed decisions by providing real-time insights into future business performance. Prevedere's platform tracks and manages economic, environmental, and consumer behavior data to identify leading indicators for company revenues, profits, and individual products. The company offers a range of solutions, including predictive marketing analytics, financial forecasting intelligence, demand planning, and sales planning. Additionally, Prevedere provides industry outlook reports, Chinese consumer behavior data, and predictive insights, along with economic consulting, data science, and training services.
Founded in 2015, SkySafe specializes in airspace security. Its technology uses radio waves to detect and disrupt unauthorized or malicious drone activity, providing real-time data and analytics for clients such as governments, airports, and corporations.
Fable is a platform that delivers a social experience centered on stories to support mental wellness and community building. Based in Palo Alto, California, the company was founded in 2019. The platform enables discovery, discussion, and organization of literary and television content through curated catalogs, club creation for group discussions, spoiler-free rooms, and personalized lists. It serves both individuals and organizations looking to engage in meaningful social interactions that support learning and mental wellbeing.
Hooray Foods
Seed Round in 2021
Hooray Foods, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in producing plant-based meat products, specifically designed to mimic the taste and cooking experience of traditional bacon. Utilizing a proprietary fat encapsulation technique, Hooray Foods creates products that sizzle, smell, and taste like real bacon while being gluten-free, soy-free, nitrite-free, and hormone-free. The company aims to provide consumers with a healthy, affordable, and flavorful alternative to bacon, catering to those looking to reduce meat consumption without sacrificing taste. Hooray Foods sells its products through various partners, markets, and cafes, making plant-based options accessible to a wider audience.
Sounding Board Labs
Series B in 2021
Founded in 2016, Sounding Board Labs develops a platform that provides personalized coaching for leaders and new managers. Its platform offers executive coaching, connects through phone, video, and chat, creates development plans, and provides surveys and reporting to track progress.
Plastiq Inc. is a payment service provider that allows users to make payments with credit and debit cards, regardless of whether the recipient accepts card payments. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, Plastiq facilitates transactions for various expenses, including tuition, taxes, rent, utilities, and insurance, targeting businesses, institutions, and individual consumers in the United States and Canada. The platform enables users to earn credit card rewards, access early-payment discounts, and manage their cash flow more effectively. By automating B2B payments, Plastiq offers small and medium-sized enterprises a comprehensive suite of services that simplifies the payment process, allowing them to pay or receive payments via credit cards without incurring additional fees. The company aims to provide innovative payment solutions on a global scale, serving customers in over 150 countries.
Sundial Foods
Seed Round in 2021
Sundial Foods develops plant-based meat alternatives designed to replicate the texture, appearance, and sensory experience of traditional meat using natural, plant-derived ingredients. The company aims to offer affordable, nutritious options for conscious consumers and to reduce meat consumption without relying on synthetic additives or heavily processed ingredients. Based in Berkeley, California, Sundial Foods was founded in 2019.
Kneron is a designer and developer of integrated software and hardware edge AI solutions, offering AI System-on-Chips, neural processing units, and on-device visual recognition software. The company enables real-time recognition, inference, and analysis on devices without cloud connectivity, supporting smart homes, smart surveillance, smartphones, wearables, robots, drones, and IoT devices. Its technology enables local AI workloads with low latency for a range of consumer and industrial applications. Founded in 2015, Kneron is headquartered in San Diego, with offices in Taipei, Zhuhai, and Shenzhen.
Hone Group Inc., established in 2018, is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in live online leadership and management training. It offers a development platform that empowers organizations to enhance their employees' soft skills, including communication, team building, and conflict management. Hone's platform facilitates expert-led small group training, peer learning, and continuous reinforcement, while also providing data-driven insights to measure and improve training impact.
Antiva Biosciences
Series D in 2021
Antiva Biosciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in South San Francisco, California, focused on developing antiviral therapies for human papillomavirus (HPV) infections. Established in 2012, the company aims to prevent cancer by treating precancerous lesions associated with HPV. Antiva's innovative approach includes localized therapeutics and small molecule antivirals that target HPV and other viral infections. The company is currently conducting clinical trials for high-grade anal intraepithelial neoplasias and high-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasias. Through its medicinal chemistry platform, Antiva strives to enhance health outcomes for patients affected by HPV-related diseases and other viral infections.
GreenPark Sports
Series B in 2021
Founded in 2018, GreenPark Sports develops and operates an online gaming platform that provides digital experiences and games for sports and esports fans. Its flagship product is a free-to-play mobile game played over the top of sporting events, allowing users to compete as 'Best Fans' of their favorite leagues and teams.
Lucid Sight
Seed Round in 2021
Lucid Sight, Inc. is a computer software company based in Los Angeles, California, that specializes in the design and development of virtual reality games and software applications. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on creating immersive entertainment experiences using blockchain, augmented reality, and virtual reality technologies. Lucid Sight develops multiplayer adventure and sports games, aiming to provide engaging interfaces for gamers. Additionally, the company offers tools and plug-ins for virtual reality developers and innovative monetization and marketing platforms for brands and game developers. Through its catalog, Lucid Sight serves a diverse clientele, including developers and advertisers, by leveraging emerging technologies to enhance gaming and marketing experiences.
BeeHero develops a beehive technology platform that aims to increase crop yields by enhancing pollination. The platform combines artificial intelligence, machine learning, and in-hive sensors to collect data and optimize pollination during peak cycles, helping farmers protect hives from colony collapse and maximize pollination efficiency for growers worldwide. Founded in 2017, the company operates from Tel Aviv and Silicon Valley and focuses on providing data-driven insights and automation to support pollination across agricultural environments.
Prometheus Alternative Investments
Seed Round in 2021
Prometheus Alternative Investments, Inc., a Los Angeles, Calif.-based fintech startup.
Dogdrop
Venture Round in 2021
Dogdrop operates dog daycare centers in Los Angeles, providing drop-off and pick-up for dogs at flexible times and locations. Founded in 2018 and based in Los Angeles, it combines physical locations for dog recreation and socialization with a direct-to-consumer line of dog care essentials for owners. The facilities are described as intimate, well-designed, and tech-enabled to support training, play, and social interaction. Dogdrop serves dog parents by offering reliable care when owners are busy or traveling, supported by products and services that cater to at-home needs.
Corelight
Series D in 2021
Corelight, Inc. is a provider of network visibility solutions aimed at enhancing cybersecurity for enterprises, government entities, and educational institutions. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company develops a suite of products that includes Corelight sensors and a fleet management system. Its flagship offering is based on Bro, an open-source network analysis framework that delivers actionable, real-time data, enabling security professionals to comprehensively understand network traffic and effectively detect and mitigate cyber threats. In addition to its headquarters, Corelight maintains offices in Santa Clara, California, and Columbus, Ohio, further supporting its commitment to improving network security across various sectors.
Karma Biotechnologies
Seed Round in 2021
Founded in 2019, Karma Biotechnologies is a Los Angeles-based company dedicated to developing therapies for autoimmune diseases, allergies, and food sensitivities. It specializes in antigen-specific immunotherapies using lipid nanoparticle engineering.
Wild Earth
Series A in 2021
Wild Earth is a technology-driven pet food company that develops plant-based, clean-protein diets for pets. It aims to provide healthier nutrition that is more humane and environmentally sustainable than conventional pet foods. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, Wild Earth emphasizes science-based formulations to meet pets' nutritional needs while reducing environmental impact.
Nifty Games
Series B in 2021
Nifty Games Inc. is a mobile game developer based in San Francisco, California, specializing in the creation of head-to-head sports games. Founded in 2018, the company focuses on delivering quick-session gaming experiences tailored for sports enthusiasts, ranging from casual players to dedicated fans. Nifty Games aims to provide innovative and competitive gameplay by partnering with leading sports licenses, ensuring authentic experiences that resonate with a broad global audience. The company's offerings are designed for mobile and digital platforms, catering to the growing demand for engaging, free-to-play sports games.
Allset Technologies
Series C in 2021
Allset Technologies, Inc., commonly known as Allset, is a technology company that operates a mobile application designed to connect restaurants with local diners. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Allset allows users to easily find nearby restaurants, place orders in advance, and pay for their meals without the need for waiting. The platform emphasizes commission-free transactions for restaurants, enabling them to provide online ordering and contactless dining solutions. Additionally, Allset features a rewards program that offers cashback on orders, alongside user-friendly menus and designated pickup areas. The company's focus is on facilitating convenient and efficient dining experiences for users, thereby supporting local restaurants and enhancing customer engagement in busy areas.
Esper is a company that specializes in developing a policy collaboration platform aimed at enhancing the policymaking process within government entities. By providing software that allows government officials to integrate, manage, and analyze policy data, Esper facilitates transparent and data-driven decision-making. The company collaborates with numerous government agencies, including the New York City Police Department, Washington Department of Health, and California State Treasurer’s Office, to streamline internal workflows and support the entire policymaking lifecycle. With a workforce of over 30 employees, Esper has raised more than $14 million in funding to further its mission of creating a unified source of truth for public policy.
People.ai
Series D in 2021
People.ai operates a predictive AI platform that automates sales training, coaching, and CRM sync. It helps sales, marketing, and customer success teams uncover revenue opportunities by capturing customer contacts and activities, driving actionable insights.
KenshĹŤ Health
Seed Round in 2021
KenshĹŤ Health is a Los Angeles-based health company that operates online, emphasizing a whole-person approach that integrates mind, body, and spirit. Founded by experienced entrepreneurs Krista Berlincourt and Danny Steiner, KenshĹŤ combines scientific research with personalization technology to simplify holistic health care. The company offers an on-demand wellness service booking platform that connects users with verified wellness providers across various specialties, including acupuncture, massage, yoga, naturopathy, and meditation. By enabling individuals to easily find and book wellness professionals, KenshĹŤ aims to support a balanced and healthy lifestyle without the need for in-person visits.
MakerSights
Series B in 2021
MakerSights Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in product intelligence software solutions for the retail industry. The company's platform empowers retail brands to integrate actionable consumer data into their product development processes, facilitating informed decisions from seasonal direction to purchasing strategies for individual SKUs. MakerSights leverages predictive analysis to forecast product sales, track shifts in consumer behavior, and identify both popular and underrated products, thereby reducing waste associated with over-assortment and overproduction. With a client roster that includes notable brands such as New Balance, Madewell, Ralph Lauren, and Rothy’s, MakerSights aims to help companies create products that resonate with consumers while optimizing their product offerings.
Founded in 2016, Lumanu develops a digital platform connecting companies with brand ambassadors. It offers solutions like SocialCert for influencer content sharing, Content Manager for ingesting content, and SmartBoost for creating ads using influencer creatives. Serving brand marketers, performance marketers, agency marketers, and creators/influencers, Lumanu operates from Oakland, California with an additional office in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Rescale develops cloud-based platforms for scientific and engineering simulations. It offers ScaleX Pro for professionals and SMBs, ScaleX Developer for software developers, and ScaleX Enterprise for enterprises, featuring unified simulation platforms and on-premise resource management. Serving industries such as aerospace, automotive, and life sciences, Rescale enables customers to accelerate design cycles and time to market.
AttackIQ, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in providing a Breach & Attack Simulation (BAS) platform designed to help organizations assess the effectiveness of their security controls. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Diego, California, with additional offices in Sydney and Melbourne, Australia, the company's platform allows security teams to simulate real-world attack scenarios based on the MITRE ATT&CK framework. This enables organizations to validate their security measures, uncover vulnerabilities, and prioritize remediation efforts. The platform integrates into existing networks, offering visibility into security programs and facilitating continuous testing against adversary techniques. By automating security assessments, AttackIQ empowers organizations to identify weaknesses in their defenses and ensure that their security architecture is robust and responsive to emerging threats.
Mighty Buildings
Series B in 2021
Founded in 2017, Mighty Buildings is a pioneering construction technology company based in San Francisco. It specializes in manufacturing custom houses using proprietary 3D printing techniques, aiming to revolutionize the residential housing market by reducing waste and enhancing energy efficiency.
Jupiter
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Jupiter enables food creators on TikTok and Instagram to launch their own grocery-powered recipe stores. It integrates these stores with social shopping tools, allowing followers to shop directly from creators' feeds. Jupiter processes orders through delivery APIs and facilitates brand sponsorships for creators' monetization.
Brightline
Series B in 2021
Brightline, Inc. is a pediatric behavioral health care provider that focuses on supporting children and their families through innovative technology and integrated care. Established in 2019 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Brightline offers a range of services including behavioral therapy, psychiatry, medication support, speech-language therapy, and occupational therapy. The company emphasizes virtual behavioral health services and a collaborative care team to address the diverse needs of children at various developmental stages. Originally named Emilio Health, Inc., the company rebranded to Brightline in May 2020, reflecting its commitment to delivering accessible and comprehensive behavioral health solutions.
Lucid Sight
Venture Round in 2021
Lucid Sight, Inc. is a computer software company based in Los Angeles, California, that specializes in the design and development of virtual reality games and software applications. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on creating immersive entertainment experiences using blockchain, augmented reality, and virtual reality technologies. Lucid Sight develops multiplayer adventure and sports games, aiming to provide engaging interfaces for gamers. Additionally, the company offers tools and plug-ins for virtual reality developers and innovative monetization and marketing platforms for brands and game developers. Through its catalog, Lucid Sight serves a diverse clientele, including developers and advertisers, by leveraging emerging technologies to enhance gaming and marketing experiences.
Embroker, Inc. is a digital insurance brokerage that specializes in providing insurance services to small and mid-sized businesses. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in Chicago, Boston, Denver, and New York, Embroker utilizes an online platform to streamline the process of purchasing, managing, and analyzing commercial insurance policies. The platform allows clients to automate the sharing, requesting, and tracking of proof of coverage, as well as monitor claims in real-time. Embroker offers a wide range of insurance products, including Commercial General Liability, property insurance, professional liability, and employee benefits, among others. The company also provides tools for peer comparison, enabling clients to benchmark their policies against industry standards. By combining technology with broker expertise, Embroker aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the $800 billion property and casualty insurance market, helping businesses save time and secure optimal coverage.
Hooray Foods
Seed Round in 2021
Hooray Foods, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in producing plant-based meat products, specifically designed to mimic the taste and cooking experience of traditional bacon. Utilizing a proprietary fat encapsulation technique, Hooray Foods creates products that sizzle, smell, and taste like real bacon while being gluten-free, soy-free, nitrite-free, and hormone-free. The company aims to provide consumers with a healthy, affordable, and flavorful alternative to bacon, catering to those looking to reduce meat consumption without sacrificing taste. Hooray Foods sells its products through various partners, markets, and cafes, making plant-based options accessible to a wider audience.
Synctera Inc. is a digital banking solutions provider based in San Carlos, California, and was incorporated in 2020. The company specializes in offering technology infrastructure, sponsor bank connections, and a compliance framework to facilitate the launch of FinTech and embedded banking products for businesses of all sizes. Synctera’s platform employs a unified set of APIs, allowing companies to efficiently introduce and expand various financial products such as debit cards, bank accounts, charge cards, lines of credit, and money movement services. By examining the specific needs of traditional banks and connecting them with appropriate FinTech firms, Synctera manages relationships and regulatory compliance, enabling regional and community banks to transition to digital operations effectively.
Chef Robotics
Seed Round in 2021
Chef Robotics is a robotics and artificial intelligence company serving the food industry, founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco. It develops AI-enabled robotic automation for food manufacturing, integrating modular hardware and adaptive software with computer vision to handle variability in food products, automate assembly processes, and optimize labor productivity. Its solutions aim to reduce waste, improve consistency, and address workforce shortages through intelligent automation.
Genies empowers individuals to create personalized digital avatars for expression across social media and messaging platforms. It offers tools for users to design avatars, avatar fashion lines, worlds, and interactive experiences, enabling brands to drive engagement through exclusive digital goods.
Willow Inc., established in 2014 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, specializes in the manufacture of wearable breast pumps for women. The company offers a range of products including milk bags, accessories such as flanges and tubes, and replacement parts. Willow's flagship product is an in-bra wearable breast pump designed to provide mothers with mobility and hands-free convenience during breastfeeding. The company also provides pumping bras, cases, and other breastfeeding essentials.
Density
Venture Round in 2021
Founded in 2014, Density Inc. specializes in developing sensors and Sensor-as-a-Service that measure and manage human traffic through doors in real-time without compromising privacy. Its products include Density API for real-time foot traffic data access and Occupancy Analytics Platform for connected buildings. Applications span across various sectors such as corporate offices, schools, workplaces, and higher education.
Daylight
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Daylight is a digital banking platform based in West Hollywood, California, specifically designed for the LGBTQ+ community. Founded in 2020, Daylight offers a range of services including prepaid cards, financial tools, and advice tailored to the unique needs of its members. The platform not only facilitates smarter financial habits but also provides cashback rewards for spending at queer bars and allied businesses. By fostering a supportive community, Daylight aims to empower individuals to navigate the financial system effectively and build a secure future without compromise.
Cleo Labs, Inc. is a family support platform that offers pregnancy consultancy and parenthood guidance services to working parents. The company provides a range of consultation services, including lactation support, birth preparation, child wellness, and sleep consulting, as well as career coaching and immediate post-birth assistance. Cleo's mobile application connects families with certified care practitioners, facilitating their journey from fertility through parenting children up to age five. By partnering with employers, Cleo aims to enhance workplace culture, improve employee retention, and foster diverse and inclusive environments. The company operates globally, serving clients in over 50 countries and has collaborated with notable organizations such as eBay and LinkedIn. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, Cleo was previously known as Instacare Group, Inc. before rebranding in 2018.