Gradient Ventures

Gradient Ventures, founded in 2017 and based in Mountain View, California, is a venture capital firm that specializes in seed and early-stage investments primarily in the artificial intelligence, information technology, and machine learning sectors. As the venture capital arm of Alphabet, Gradient partners closely with innovative founders to help integrate AI into various business processes. The firm provides essential resources and technical leadership to assist startups in overcoming challenges associated with developing new technology products. By focusing on best practices in areas such as recruiting, marketing, design, and engineering, Gradient aims to support disruptive ideas that have the potential to redefine industries and enhance operational capabilities.

Zachary Bratun-Glennon

Partner

Eylul Kayin

Partner

Emerson Kirk

Investor

Asif Moosani

Investor

Shabih Rizvi

Founding Partner

Vig Sachidananda

Investor

Kahini Shah

Investor

Darian Shirazi

Managing Partner

Denise Teng

Investor

Muzzammil Zaveri

Partner

Victoria Zuo

Investor

Past deals in Geospatial

Spade

Series A in 2023
Spade specializes in transaction data enrichment by offering a unique solution that utilizes a comprehensive first-party data network. This infrastructure provides real-time access to detailed information about card transactions, including merchant identities, categories, and geolocation. By linking each transaction to accurate merchant data, Spade enables card issuers, anti-fraud providers, and fintech companies to enhance their applications and systems without the need for extensive data cleaning. The insights derived from Spade's services help clients prevent fraud, improve authorization rates, and develop innovative financial technology features, ultimately delivering greater clarity and context to each transaction.

Prepared

Series A in 2023
Prepared is a company focused on enhancing public safety through innovative software solutions. It has developed a safety application that facilitates real-time communication during emergencies, particularly in school environments. The application enables teachers to connect directly with first responders, allowing for prompt reporting of emergencies and non-critical incidents. By providing access to vital information such as video, GPS location, and text communication from mobile 911 callers, Prepared aims to improve the efficiency of dispatchers and first responders. The company's mission centers on prioritizing safety and maximizing impact within communities, ensuring that individuals can work more effectively to save lives.

Spade

Seed Round in 2022
Spade specializes in transaction data enrichment by offering a unique solution that utilizes a comprehensive first-party data network. This infrastructure provides real-time access to detailed information about card transactions, including merchant identities, categories, and geolocation. By linking each transaction to accurate merchant data, Spade enables card issuers, anti-fraud providers, and fintech companies to enhance their applications and systems without the need for extensive data cleaning. The insights derived from Spade's services help clients prevent fraud, improve authorization rates, and develop innovative financial technology features, ultimately delivering greater clarity and context to each transaction.

Prepared

Seed Round in 2022
Prepared is a company focused on enhancing public safety through innovative software solutions. It has developed a safety application that facilitates real-time communication during emergencies, particularly in school environments. The application enables teachers to connect directly with first responders, allowing for prompt reporting of emergencies and non-critical incidents. By providing access to vital information such as video, GPS location, and text communication from mobile 911 callers, Prepared aims to improve the efficiency of dispatchers and first responders. The company's mission centers on prioritizing safety and maximizing impact within communities, ensuring that individuals can work more effectively to save lives.

Spade

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Spade specializes in transaction data enrichment by offering a unique solution that utilizes a comprehensive first-party data network. This infrastructure provides real-time access to detailed information about card transactions, including merchant identities, categories, and geolocation. By linking each transaction to accurate merchant data, Spade enables card issuers, anti-fraud providers, and fintech companies to enhance their applications and systems without the need for extensive data cleaning. The insights derived from Spade's services help clients prevent fraud, improve authorization rates, and develop innovative financial technology features, ultimately delivering greater clarity and context to each transaction.

Wise Systems

Series C in 2021
Wise Systems Inc. develops autonomous dispatch and routing software that enhances delivery efficiency for various industries, including food, beverage, courier, energy, and field service. Founded in 2014 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company leverages machine learning algorithms to optimize last-mile operations. Its platform includes tools such as Scheduler, which dynamically creates and dispatches optimized route plans; Dispatcher, which allows managers to monitor delivery progress and driver performance; and Customer Portal, enabling recipients to track their orders with real-time ETAs. Wise Systems also offers Smart Reservation Management, allowing customers to select their preferred delivery times. Clients typically experience significant benefits, including reductions in mileage and late deliveries, as well as increased fleet utilization. The software processes millions of data points to make real-time decisions, facilitating efficient transportation operations while reducing costs.

Wise Systems

Series B in 2020
Wise Systems Inc. develops autonomous dispatch and routing software that enhances delivery efficiency for various industries, including food, beverage, courier, energy, and field service. Founded in 2014 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company leverages machine learning algorithms to optimize last-mile operations. Its platform includes tools such as Scheduler, which dynamically creates and dispatches optimized route plans; Dispatcher, which allows managers to monitor delivery progress and driver performance; and Customer Portal, enabling recipients to track their orders with real-time ETAs. Wise Systems also offers Smart Reservation Management, allowing customers to select their preferred delivery times. Clients typically experience significant benefits, including reductions in mileage and late deliveries, as well as increased fleet utilization. The software processes millions of data points to make real-time decisions, facilitating efficient transportation operations while reducing costs.

Wise Systems

Series A in 2018
Wise Systems Inc. develops autonomous dispatch and routing software that enhances delivery efficiency for various industries, including food, beverage, courier, energy, and field service. Founded in 2014 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company leverages machine learning algorithms to optimize last-mile operations. Its platform includes tools such as Scheduler, which dynamically creates and dispatches optimized route plans; Dispatcher, which allows managers to monitor delivery progress and driver performance; and Customer Portal, enabling recipients to track their orders with real-time ETAs. Wise Systems also offers Smart Reservation Management, allowing customers to select their preferred delivery times. Clients typically experience significant benefits, including reductions in mileage and late deliveries, as well as increased fleet utilization. The software processes millions of data points to make real-time decisions, facilitating efficient transportation operations while reducing costs.
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