Lightspeed Venture Partners

Lightspeed Venture Partners is a global venture capital firm established in 1998 that focuses on investing in early-stage companies across a diverse range of sectors. The firm targets technology-led businesses as well as non-technology opportunities in areas such as advertising and media, healthcare, education, financial services, and retail. It engages in various investment stages, including seed, early-stage, later-stage, and expansion-stage financing. Lightspeed specializes in debt financing for start-ups and growth companies while also exploring opportunities in consumer, enterprise, cleantech, and other markets. The firm is known for its strategic investments in innovative sectors, including big data, bitcoin, mobile technology, and software solutions.

Vaibhav Agrawal

Associate Partner

Saqib Awan

Partner

Mercedes Bent

Partner

Akshay Bhushan

Partner

Guru Chahal

Partner

Yoni Cheifetz

Partner

Shelley Chu

Partner

James Ephrati

Partner

Gaurav Gupta

Partner

David Gussarsky

Partner

Galym Imanbayev

Partner

Nnamdi Iregbulem

Partner

Raviraj Jain

Partner

Arif Janmohamed

Partner

Ansaf Kareem

Partner

Dev Khare

Partner

Harsha Kumar

Associate Partner

Pinn Lawjindakul

Partner

Pachara Lawjindakul

Partner

Will Leas

Partner

Jeremy Liew

Partner

Jonathan MacQuitty

Venture Partner

Hemant Mohapatra

Partner

Andrew Moley

Operating Partner and CFO

Tal Morgenstern

Partner

Justin Overdorff

Partner

Nicole Quinn

General Partner

Christopher Schaepe

Co-Founder

Shan Shan

Partner

Shuvi Shrivastava

Partner

Adam Smith

Partner

Bejul Somaia

Partner

Rahul Taneja

Partner

Anoushka Vaswani

Partner

Rytis Vitkauskas

Partner

Jerry Ye

Partner, Data Platform

Connor Love

Partner

Peter Nieh

Partner and Co-Founder

John Thompson

Venture Partner

James Alcorn

Partner

Alex Taussig

Partner

Past deals in Series B

K2 Space

Series B in 2025
K2 Space, founded in 2022 by Karan Kunjur and Neel Kunjur, is based in West Hollywood, California. The company develops aerospace hardware products with a focus on space architecture, particularly satellite buses that provide essential power and movement for spacecraft. By specializing in the latest generation of launch vehicles, K2 Space aims to facilitate access to the solar system for spacecraft manufacturers, enabling them to utilize new large rockets effectively.

Archive

Series B in 2025
Archive is a technology company that specializes in creating customized resale programs for brands, helping them manage their secondhand markets effectively. By partnering with notable brands, Archive designs tailored resale experiences that extend the lifecycle of clothing and generate additional revenue streams. The company leverages its advanced technology and logistics capabilities to facilitate various resale models, including peer-to-peer sales, product take-backs, and brand-owned inventory management. Through its proprietary software, Archive empowers brands to launch comprehensive resale businesses that not only enhance customer loyalty but also attract new customers, all while aiming to reduce the environmental impact of the fashion industry.

SolarSquare

Series B in 2024
SolarSquare Energy is a residential solar company that specializes in designing and installing rooftop solar panels for homes and small commercial establishments. The company aims to drive the mass adoption of solar energy by converting sunlight into usable electricity, enabling clients to reduce their energy costs and achieve sustainability goals. With a client base that includes over 4,000 homeowners and several Fortune 500 companies, SolarSquare is dedicated to providing solutions that help customers save a minimum of Rs. 2,000 on their monthly electricity bills. Additionally, the company offers maintenance services for its solar systems, ensuring reliability and efficiency for its clients.

Bhanzu

Series B in 2024
Bhanzu is a math-learning platform aimed at fostering interest in math and STEM careers among students of all ages. The platform offers a carefully crafted curriculum that caters to individual learning needs, ensuring a customized educational experience. Bhanzu provides a variety of educational resources, including videos that address common challenges such as math anxiety, particularly for younger learners in grades 1 to 3. By promoting experiential learning and enhancing cognitive abilities, Bhanzu helps students improve their math skills and apply mathematical concepts in real-world situations.

PhysicsWallah

Series B in 2024
PhysicsWallah is an online education platform focused on providing accessible and affordable learning resources for students in India preparing for competitive exams such as JEE and NEET, as well as board exams. The platform features live classes, recorded lectures in subjects like physics and chemistry, and a range of practice modules and test series. By offering dynamic exercises and specialized courses, PhysicsWallah aims to enhance students' understanding of complex concepts and improve their exam readiness. Through its comprehensive approach, the platform seeks to democratize quality education for a broad spectrum of learners.

Saronic

Series B in 2024
Saronic is building cutting-edge unmanned surface vehicles that enable maritime security and domain awareness by combining hardware, software, and artificial intelligence into one scalable, fully integrated platform. These vehicles integrate advanced hardware, software, and artificial intelligence to create a scalable and fully integrated platform aimed at enhancing the capabilities of naval and maritime forces. Saronic's products are designed for defense and surveillance applications, offering comprehensive operational capabilities.

Suno

Series B in 2024
Suno is a music start-up focused on empowering individuals to create their own songs through an innovative generative AI platform. The company provides tools that allow users to generate unique tunes with distinct lyrics by leveraging various genres and vibes, rather than relying on specific artist names. Suno's mission is to facilitate a process of play and exploration in music creation, making it accessible for everyone to rediscover the joy of songwriting.

Pheon Therapeutics

Series B in 2024
Pheon Therapeutics is an Antibody-Drug Conjugate (ADC) specialist that creates ADCs for a variety of difficult-to-treat cancers. Its lead program is a first-in-class ADC against a novel target that is highly expressed in solid tumors across a broad range of hard-to-treat cancer types. The company was founded in 2022 and is based in London, England.

Beehiiv

Series B in 2024
Beehiiv is an email newsletter platform that empowers creators to produce, monetize, and expand their newsletters. The platform enhances audience engagement and growth through advanced customization and superior analytics, allowing users to effectively scale their web and email content. Beehiiv's direct engagement model reduces reliance on cookie-based data, providing a more reliable method for publishers and advertisers to connect with their audiences. Notably, the company does not take a share of subscription revenue, offering a more lucrative financial model for creators looking to maximize their earnings.

Augment Code

Series B in 2024
Augment puts your team’s collective knowledge—codebase, documentation, and dependencies—at your fingertips via chat, code completions, and suggested edits. Get up to speed, stay in the flow and get more done. Lightning fast and highly secure, Augment works in your favorite IDEs and Slack. If, like us, you believe in augmenting and not replacing software developers, join us on our mission to improve software development at scale using AI.

Intenseye

Series B in 2024
Intenseye Inc. is a technology company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2018, specializing in AI-powered video analytics for occupational health and safety. The platform enables enterprises to monitor their facilities continuously by utilizing existing cameras to conduct automated inspections without the need for additional hardware. Through advanced computer vision and machine learning, Intenseye's software analyzes real-time video feeds to identify safety violations, such as improper use of personal protective equipment and hazardous conditions. This capability allows health and safety teams to receive immediate notifications of potential risks, facilitating rapid response measures. Importantly, Intenseye's system is designed to protect worker privacy by not capturing personally identifiable information. The company aims to enhance workplace safety while providing clients with scalable and effective tools to mitigate accidents and improve overall operational safety.

RobCo

Series B in 2024
RobCo specializes in developing modular industrial robots aimed at automating production processes for companies across various sectors. By offering a fully modular configuration, these robots can be tailored to meet specific operational needs and seamlessly integrated into existing production systems. The company's innovative cloud-based software assists users in determining the optimal robot setup through a straightforward questionnaire, further enhancing customization. Additionally, RobCo's technology allows for programming and simulation in a digital environment, enabling businesses to automate multiple work steps, thereby improving efficiency and supporting their workforce. Through its advancements, RobCo aims to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and elevate product quality in the industrial sector.

Exponent Energy

Series B in 2023
Exponent Energy focuses on developing fast charging technology for electric vehicles. Exponent Energy's energy stack can speed up and simplify energy and charging for their client's electric vehicles which ensures the least amount of impedance buildup and results in a continuous flow of energy. The company also offers customers a battery management system, battery pack, and charger that all function in concert. Exponent Energy was established in 2020 by Arun Vinayak and Sanjay Byalal Jagannath in Bangalore, Karnataka.

Seismic Therapeutic

Series B in 2023
Seismic Therapeutic is a biotechnology company focused on accelerating immunology drug development through the integration of machine learning in the biologics discovery process. Its IMPACT™ platform addresses key challenges in biologics discovery by combining structural biology, protein engineering, and translational immunology. This innovative approach aims to create optimized therapies more efficiently, ultimately benefiting patients with autoimmune diseases and disorders linked to adaptive immune system dysregulation. With a robust pipeline of biologics, Seismic Therapeutic is committed to enhancing the speed and efficacy of drug development in the field of immunology.

Nirvana Insurance

Series B in 2023
Nirvana Insurance is an AI-driven commercial trucking insurer that utilizes telematics data to enhance safety and reduce fleet costs. The company leverages artificial intelligence and telematics data to offer personalized insurance solutions that reward safe driving practices. Nirvana provides tailored policies for both fleet and non-fleet operators, including options such as auto liability, auto physical damage, general liability, and motor truck cargo coverage. By analyzing telematics data, Nirvana offers upfront discounts of up to 20% for safe driving behaviors. Their Safety Intelligence Platform delivers AI-powered insights to help fleets enhance safety and efficiency. Utilizing real-time data, Nirvana streamlines the claims process, enabling faster resolutions and reducing downtime for drivers.

Farther

Series B in 2023
Farther is a technology-driven wealth management firm founded in 2019, focusing on high-net-worth individuals seeking a holistic approach to financial management. The firm combines expert financial advisors with advanced technology to enhance the client experience and deliver personalized investment advice. Farther's platform provides tailored recommendations on exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by utilizing a proprietary algorithm that creates model portfolios based on individual client information, financial situations, and risk tolerance. This data-driven approach allows advisors to offer comprehensive strategies that aim for both capital preservation and growth over the long term. Farther seeks to redefine wealth management standards by integrating personal service with modern analytics, ensuring clients receive informed and effective financial guidance.

Daybreak Health

Series B in 2023
Daybreak Health Inc. offers online counseling services specifically designed for teenagers, addressing issues such as achievement pressure, stress, social isolation, self-esteem, anxiety, and depression. Founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, California, the company utilizes a mobile app to connect teens with specialized therapists who provide individual counseling and group sessions. Additionally, Daybreak Health offers wellbeing tools to help stabilize mental fitness among young people. The platform aims to facilitate quick access to mental health support, enabling teens and their parents to maintain a positive state of mind.

Inworld AI

Venture Round in 2023
Inworld AI is an AI framework powering massive consumer applications. Inworld is funded by VCs including Lightspeed, Stanford University, Kleiner Perkins, Founders Fund, Section 32, M12, Intel Capital, CRV, Bitkraft, and Meta, as well as a team of all-star angels including corporate executives, top VC funds' partners, scouts, and industry veterans.

Zluri

Series B in 2023
Zluri is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) management platform designed to assist modern enterprises in managing their SaaS applications and identity governance. The platform enables IT teams to discover, manage, secure, and ensure compliance across various SaaS tools. By providing a centralized solution, Zluri empowers IT departments to regain control over their SaaS landscape, reducing risks and eliminating unnecessary expenditures on unused subscriptions. Additionally, the platform automates various IT tasks, allowing organizations to maximize the value and productivity of their software ecosystem, ultimately enhancing operational efficiency.

Typeface

Series B in 2023
Typeface is a generative AI application for creating enterprise content. Enterprises can now create on-brand content faster combining content velocity with brand personalization and control. It offers self-service content development solutions for the entire lifecycle, allowing every employee to create captivating content with ease, speed, and brand authenticity.

Pixxel

Venture Round in 2023
Pixxel is a space data company based in Bengaluru, India, that specializes in manufacturing remote sensing satellites. Founded in 2018, the company develops a constellation of hyperspectral earth imaging satellites capable of capturing geospatial data from every location on the planet. These satellites provide globally accessible, real-time data that can be used for various applications, including climate monitoring, crop yield prediction, urban planning, and disaster response. The constellation is designed to offer global coverage every 24 hours, enabling users to detect, monitor, and predict environmental and economic phenomena. Through its advanced analytical tools, Pixxel aims to support organizations in making informed decisions based on ever-changing data.

Tome

Series B in 2023
Tome is a company that transforms the sales process for teams by utilizing custom language models to enhance productivity at every stage of sales. The platform aids sales representatives in building qualified pipelines through detailed account research, value hypotheses, and automated outreach. It accelerates existing sales efforts by providing automated call summaries, updated account plans, CRM synchronization, and auto-generated marketing collateral. Additionally, Tome offers insights that help optimize sales strategies, enabling teams to identify effective messaging and features that lead to quicker, larger deals. By streamlining repetitive tasks, Tome allows account executives to focus more on customer interactions, while sales leaders benefit from improved pipeline quality and deal closure rates. Revenue operations leaders can trust that their systems are functioning efficiently, maximizing the potential of their sales processes.

Fathom

Series B in 2022
Fathom Health, founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, provides artificial intelligence solutions aimed at streamlining the medical reimbursement process. The company has developed a coding automation platform that expedites medical coding practices by automatically reviewing incoming charts. In addition to this technology, Fathom offers full-service coding solutions and real-time comprehensive audits, allowing healthcare providers to enhance operational efficiency through automation. By leveraging AI, Fathom enables medical operators to optimize their coding processes, ultimately improving their business outcomes.

Mysten Labs

Series B in 2022
Mysten Labs is a web3 infrastructure company dedicated to enhancing the security and accessibility of decentralized services. The company focuses on developing foundational tools that facilitate the mass adoption of web3 technologies. By streamlining the complexities associated with lower-level blockchain integrations, Mysten Labs allows developers to concentrate on improving user experience. Their efforts aim to accelerate the growth of decentralized applications across various blockchain networks, thereby promoting a more seamless transition to web3 for users and developers alike.

Balance

Series B in 2022
Balance is a digital payments platform that enhances the B2B online purchasing experience for both buyers and vendors. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company offers a sophisticated checkout platform that leverages a machine learning engine for real-time authentication and financial risk assessment. This technology provides businesses with the flexibility to manage payments according to their needs, streamlining the transaction process and improving overall efficiency. Balance aims to create a more enjoyable and secure purchasing environment in the B2B sector.

Finix

Venture Round in 2022
Finix is a developer of a B2B payment processing platform that enables businesses to own, manage, and monetize their payment systems. The platform features a modular, workflow-driven architecture and a real-time interface that allows users to track transactions, consolidate data from various payment processors, and underwrite merchant accounts. This capability supports banks, acquirers, and enterprises in facilitating quick and secure push payments over debit cards and enables them to send money globally. By providing these tools, Finix aims to enhance the payment processing experience for its clients.

VeGrow

Series B in 2022
Vegrow is a tech platform partnering with farmers, aggregating supply, and selling to organized demand through partnership. Vegrow simplifies farming and increases the land utilization for farmers. We are on a mission to build the world's biggest asset-light farmer.

Magic Eden

Series B in 2022
Magic Eden is a community-centric company. They work hard to be responsive, close to the ground, and in service to the best interests of their collections. To prove their commitment to the community, they airdropped Magic Tickets, their own collection, to over 30,000 users. Holding a Magic Ticket gives holders access to their discord-based DAO, MagicDAO, where they deliver interconnectivity via social programs and rewards to the community.

Magic Eden

Series B in 2022
Magic Eden is a community-centric company. They work hard to be responsive, close to the ground, and in service to the best interests of their collections. To prove their commitment to the community, they airdropped Magic Tickets, their own collection, to over 30,000 users. Holding a Magic Ticket gives holders access to their discord-based DAO, MagicDAO, where they deliver interconnectivity via social programs and rewards to the community.

Elementor

Venture Round in 2022
Elementor is the leading website builder platform on WordPress. Serving over 5 million websites, Elementor serves a rapidly growing customer base of web professionals including web developers, designers, and marketers in 152 markets, boasting a new website created every 10 seconds on its open-source platform. Elementor's mission is to radically simplify web building, enabling web professionals and agencies to unleash their creative and business potential. To this end, Elementor is an open-source, GPLv3 licensed platform offered in a free and a premium edition.

ImmunOs Therapeutics

Series B in 2022
ImmunOs Therapeutics AG is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing next generation and novel human immunomodulatory proteins with a role in both innate and adaptive immunity.Their mission is to develop the next generation of novel therapeutics that will improve the lives of patients with serious disease.

WorkOS

Series B in 2022
WorkOS, Inc. develops software solutions that help enterprises become ready for business growth by providing APIs designed to make applications enterprise-ready. Founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, California, the company offers pre-built features and integrations essential for IT administrators, including Single Sign-On (SSO), directory syncing, audit trails, and access control. WorkOS simplifies the implementation of these crucial enterprise features, enabling businesses to integrate their applications efficiently and operate seamlessly across various platforms. By using just a few lines of code, users can effectively prepare their applications for enterprise customers.

Air Doctor

Series B in 2022
Air Doctor Ltd. operates an online marketplace that connects travelers with verified medical practitioners, facilitating access to healthcare services while abroad. Founded in 2016 and based in Motza Illit, Israel, the platform enables users to search for and book appointments with a variety of healthcare providers, including doctors, dentists, emergency clinics, pharmacies, and laboratories. It features profiles of practitioners along with patient reviews, allowing travelers to select professionals who meet their specific needs and speak their language. By streamlining the process of obtaining medical care in unfamiliar locations, Air Doctor enhances the travel experience for individuals seeking healthcare services.

ASTRO

Series B in 2022
Astro is Indonesia’s first and fastest-growing quick commerce platform, delivering groceries and essentials in minutes, 24/7. With a mission to simplify lives, Astro saves people time, energy, and money through speed and convenience. Inspired by real astronauts, the company embodies boldness, innovation, and agility in everything it does.

NextBillion

Series B in 2022
NextBillion operates an open forum platform aimed at fostering business development in low and middle-income countries. The platform serves as a discussion space for innovative business models and strategies that address various development challenges. By publishing guest-written content from entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, and other stakeholders, NextBillion provides valuable insights into the opportunities and challenges associated with doing business in developing markets. This approach not only facilitates knowledge sharing but also supports enterprises and initiatives actively working to drive progress in these regions.

Supabase

Series B in 2022
Supabase Pte. Ltd. is a company that provides an open-source alternative to Firebase, designed to enhance PostgreSQL databases with real-time and RESTful APIs without requiring extensive coding. Founded in 2020 and based in Singapore, Supabase offers a suite of tools to assist developers, including a Postgres database with self-documenting APIs, user authentication, instant APIs, Edge Functions, real-time subscriptions, and storage solutions. The platform enables users to manage database changes, perform queries with filtering and pagination, and handle user permissions through an intuitive interface. By focusing on simplifying database management and enhancing scalability, Supabase allows developers to concentrate on building their core products efficiently.

Zeera

Series B in 2022
Zeera is a mental healthcare company founded in 2019 by Ariela Safira, based in New York. The company focuses on providing a digital platform and in-person experiences aimed at enhancing mental wellness through a member-centered therapy model that is both affordable and effective. Zeera offers a monthly membership that includes on-demand, therapist-created tools and resources designed to assist users in managing experiences such as burnout. The platform emphasizes empathy and design, enabling individuals to access research-based therapy tools that encourage reflection and actionable steps for mental well-being. In addition to its mental health services, Zeera also caters to tech enthusiasts with accessories and gadgets compatible with Apple products, and embraces the cultural richness of Indian cuisine through authentic recipes and dining experiences for vegan and vegetarian customers.

bloXroute Labs

Series B in 2022
BloXroute Labs, Inc. is a company that offers a blockchain scalability solution designed to enhance the performance of cryptocurrencies and blockchains without requiring protocol changes. Established in 2018 and based in Evanston, Illinois, the company operates a blockchain distribution network that allows for the processing of thousands of transactions per second on-chain. Its platform leverages a global network of servers optimized for network performance through techniques such as compression and encryption. This infrastructure facilitates the rapid propagation of transactions and blocks, thereby improving data efficiency and increasing overall transaction throughput. BloXroute's approach is designed to maintain consensus across all nodes, ensuring it remains provably neutral and applicable to any blockchain.

CertiK

Series B in 2022
CertiK is a leading firm in blockchain security, established in 2018 by professors from Yale University and Columbia University. The company specializes in protecting and monitoring blockchain protocols and smart contracts by utilizing advanced artificial intelligence technology. CertiK's platform integrates on-chain and off-chain data, analyzing factors such as social sentiment, governance controls, market volatility, and suspicious transactions. This comprehensive approach provides developers with real-time insights into the security of decentralized finance and other essential applications, ensuring they can scale safely and correctly. The firm's mission is to enhance security in the web3 ecosystem, applying innovative academic research to practical enterprise solutions.

Theta Lake

Series B in 2022
Theta Lake, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in compliance solutions for modern digital communications, such as video conferences and collaboration platforms. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, Theta Lake offers a platform that leverages artificial intelligence and deep learning to identify compliance risks in audio, video, and text communications. The platform integrates seamlessly with popular collaboration tools like Cisco Webex, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Slack, allowing enterprises to manage risks related to compliance, data exposure, and security. By automating the detection of potential compliance issues, Theta Lake enables organizations to streamline their review processes, enhance oversight, and reduce compliance costs.

Yubi

Series B in 2022
Yubi operates a comprehensive digital platform that facilitates the discovery, trading, execution, and fulfillment of debt solutions for both institutional and retail investors. The platform connects startups in need of funding with potential investors through the issuance of debentures. It offers a range of services including credit underwriting solutions, analytical models, and structuring tools. Additionally, Yubi provides automated execution workflows and real-time notifications about transactions, enabling investors to explore, evaluate, and execute deals efficiently while improving their credit decision-making processes.

Payhawk

Series B in 2022
Payhawk is a prominent spend management solution that caters to businesses across Europe, the United States, and the United Kingdom. The platform integrates company cards, reimbursable expenses, accounts payable, and accounting software into a single, user-friendly product, streamlining the payment process for organizations. With a focus on enhancing efficiency and controlling expenditures, Payhawk serves customers in over 32 countries, allowing them to remain agile in a competitive marketplace. Its diverse clientele includes notable companies such as LuxAir, Babbel, Vinted, Wallbox, and Wagestream. The company operates offices in key cities, including London, Berlin, Barcelona, Paris, Amsterdam, Vilnius, Sofia, and New York, demonstrating its extensive reach and commitment to supporting small and medium-sized enterprises in managing their financial operations effectively.

Redpanda Data

Series B in 2022
Redpanda Data is a company that provides a modern streaming data platform designed to handle large data streams effectively. Its platform allows users to record both real-time and historical enterprise data, making it a valuable tool for organizations that require efficient data management. Redpanda's architecture features a compatible application programming interface and is deployable as a single binary, which simplifies the deployment process. Additionally, it includes a built-in schema registry and operates without external dependencies, enhancing performance and reliability for developers. This combination of features enables enterprises to maintain their software stacks while improving data processing capabilities.

Tripledot

Series B in 2022
Tripledot Studios Limited is a mobile games studio based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2016. The company focuses on developing casual mobile games, including popular solitaire and puzzle apps. Established by three friends with a shared vision of creating engaging games, Tripledot aims to deliver enjoyable and accessible gaming experiences for everyday players. With a commitment to innovation, the studio specializes in crafting both simple and groundbreaking card games for Android and iOS devices, providing immersive entertainment that caters to a broad audience.

Thunkable

Series B in 2022
Thunkable is a U.S.-based company that offers a platform for users to create mobile applications without extensive coding knowledge. Originating from MIT's App Inventor and participating in YCombinator's W2016 batch, Thunkable provides a free drag-and-drop interface that simplifies the app development process. Users can design applications using built-in templates and make real-time changes, which can be instantly previewed on their devices through the Thunkable mobile app. The platform supports automatic formatting for deployment across major operating systems, including Android and iOS, enabling individuals to build and publish native apps efficiently. By eliminating the need for large development tools or complex coding, Thunkable empowers users to create functional applications easily and share them directly with others or upload them to app stores.

Volley

Series B in 2021
Volley Inc. is a developer of conversational games designed for messaging applications and voice interfaces, focusing on platforms such as smart TVs and devices like Amazon Alexa and Google Home. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, the company creates a diverse array of AI-powered games, including popular titles like Jeopardy!, Wheel of Fortune, and Song Quiz, as well as interactive stories and podcasts. Through its voice-controlled gaming platform, Volley aims to provide engaging audio entertainment experiences to users, leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance interactivity and user enjoyment.

GlobalBees

Series B in 2021
GlobalBees is an e-commerce company focused on acquiring and scaling innovative consumer brands. It seeks to identify promising products and enhance their market presence by leveraging a robust network that improves their digital footprint. The company partners with various brands across multiple consumer segments, offering comprehensive services designed to optimize business operations and backend processes. Through its strategic approach, GlobalBees aims to grow these brands and solidify their positions in the competitive e-commerce landscape.

Apex.AI

Series B in 2021
Apex.AI, Inc. is a software company that focuses on developing solutions for autonomous mobility systems, particularly self-driving vehicles. Founded in 2017 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company offers Apex.OS, a software framework that simplifies the complexity of hardware and software integration through user-friendly APIs. Additionally, Apex.AI provides Apex.Autonomy, which is tailored for safety-critical applications, and MARV.Automotive, a versatile data management platform that facilitates data transfer between vehicles and the cloud. This platform allows for advanced analytics, data introspection, and team collaboration. Apex.AI's software products leverage open-source technologies, enabling developers to create secure and efficient applications for autonomous vehicles.

Pocket FM

Series B in 2021
Pocket FM is an audio series platform that specializes in long-form audio entertainment, offering a diverse range of content across various genres such as fantasy, science fiction, romance, horror, and thriller. The platform is designed to provide a refined listening experience, allowing users to enjoy audio series in English and select Indian languages. Pocket FM facilitates direct communication between listeners and creators, including access to podcasts, enabling a global audience to engage with its extensive library of material. By focusing on broad and entertaining content, Pocket FM caters to a wide range of preferences, enhancing the overall audio experience for its users.

Panther

Series B in 2021
Panther Labs is a cybersecurity company founded in 2018 by Jack Naglieri in San Francisco, California. The firm specializes in threat detection and response through its innovative platform that combines a scalable security data lake with detection-as-code capabilities. Panther's infrastructure security and compliance platform leverages artificial intelligence and cloud-based monitoring to assist security teams in identifying and responding to potential breaches. This technology enables businesses to effectively detect threats, misconfigurations, and suspicious activities within their corporate and security environments, thereby enhancing their overall security posture.

CertiK

Series B in 2021
CertiK is a leading firm in blockchain security, established in 2018 by professors from Yale University and Columbia University. The company specializes in protecting and monitoring blockchain protocols and smart contracts by utilizing advanced artificial intelligence technology. CertiK's platform integrates on-chain and off-chain data, analyzing factors such as social sentiment, governance controls, market volatility, and suspicious transactions. This comprehensive approach provides developers with real-time insights into the security of decentralized finance and other essential applications, ensuring they can scale safely and correctly. The firm's mission is to enhance security in the web3 ecosystem, applying innovative academic research to practical enterprise solutions.

Buf

Series B in 2021
Buf is a technology company that specializes in enhancing the management and development of Protocol Buffers APIs throughout their lifecycle. The company offers tools that simplify the creation and distribution of consistent APIs, enabling teams to effectively collaborate whether they are developing new APIs for key customers or utilizing existing ones from other teams. Buf's solutions assist users in linting and identifying breaking changes in schema evolution, ensuring compatibility and safeguarding the integrity of their data structures. By managing various protocols within an organization, Buf allows companies to avoid the complexities of reinventing language-neutral, platform-neutral mechanisms for serializing structured data, thus enabling them to concentrate on their core competencies while maintaining compliance with design standards.

Kodiak Robotics

Series B in 2021
Kodiak Robotics, Inc. is focused on developing autonomous technology specifically for long-haul trucking. Founded in 2018 and based in Mountain View, California, the company specializes in creating self-driving trucks designed to operate on highway routes. Kodiak Robotics employs advanced sensor fusion systems and innovative mapping solutions to enable its vehicles to manage all aspects of highway driving. This technology aims to enhance network efficiency and reduce operational costs for businesses in the logistics sector.

ClickHouse

Series B in 2021
ClickHouse is an open-source, column-oriented database management system specifically designed for online analytical processing (OLAP). It enables users to generate real-time analytical reports through SQL queries, leveraging its unique architecture that offers compact storage and enhanced processing performance. The column-oriented design minimizes redundant data, optimizing CPU efficiency and contributing to ClickHouse's remarkable speed. The system is capable of handling extensive datasets efficiently, processing large volumes of rows and gigabytes of data swiftly while maintaining reduced storage requirements. This makes ClickHouse a reliable, scalable solution for enterprises seeking to streamline their data processing and improve query performance for analytical purposes.

Teachmint

Series B in 2021
Teachmint is an education infrastructure provider that supports a global network of educators and students, facilitating effective learning outcomes. With a user base exceeding 15 million, the platform addresses the diverse needs of various educational institutions, including K-12 schools, universities, and after-school tutoring programs. Teachmint offers a live tutoring and teaching platform that features digital tools for conducting live-streaming classrooms and managing learning processes. Its mobile and web applications enable two-way streaming video, attendance tracking, content creation, and assessment management, allowing teachers to conduct classes seamlessly while enhancing the learning experience for students in a digital environment.

FTX

Series B in 2021
FTX Exchange is a cryptocurrency exchange that offers a platform designed for both professional trading firms and novice users. It provides a range of products, including quarterly and perpetual futures for various cryptocurrencies, leveraged tokens, and over-the-counter trading. The exchange was initially developed by Alameda Research, a leading provider of cryptocurrency liquidity, which contributed to its robust market presence from the outset. Additionally, FTX Ventures served as the corporate venture capital arm of FTX, investing in various sectors such as healthcare, information technology, and gaming. Founded in 2022, FTX Ventures aimed to support innovative startups without imposing restrictions on their decision-making processes. However, the company declared bankruptcy in November 2022, marking a significant downturn in its operations.

Hubilo

Series B in 2021
Hubilo is a comprehensive virtual and hybrid event platform that enhances the event experience by facilitating interactive and engaging online gatherings. The platform is designed for event planners and organizations worldwide, enabling them to reimagine their events and effectively navigate the evolving event landscape. Hubilo allows clients to create, promote, manage, and analyze events from a single platform, fostering meaningful connections among attendees through features like breakout sessions. With a focus on delivering a deeply branded experience, Hubilo is supported by a dedicated customer success team that ensures the flawless execution of events, making it a reliable choice for organizations looking to host impactful virtual and hybrid experiences.

Ula

Series B in 2021
Ula is a technology-driven marketplace application based in Jakarta, Indonesia, focused on modernizing distribution and credit for micro, small, and medium enterprises. Founded in 2020, the company offers a B2B platform that allows small retailers to efficiently manage their inventory and supply chain. Ula provides a wide assortment of products at competitive prices, alongside favorable payment terms, enabling store owners to stock only what they need while also accessing essential working capital. By leveraging technology, Ula aims to address significant challenges in the retail sector, enhancing the competitiveness of small retailers and helping them improve their profit margins and overall business growth. In addition to its headquarters in Jakarta, Ula has offices in Bengaluru, India, and Singapore.

Acceldata

Series B in 2021
Acceldata, Inc., founded in 2018 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, develops an enterprise data observability platform designed to enhance analytics and artificial intelligence systems. The platform addresses various needs, including data warehousing, security, preparation, and accuracy forecasting, while also supporting Internet of Things (IoT) applications for both consumer and commercial use. Acceldata’s solutions facilitate data integration and streaming, allowing clients to collect and process data effectively, build data clusters, and derive actionable insights. The company's technology enables enterprises to proactively manage performance, security, data quality, and operational workflows. With a diverse client base that includes notable organizations like Dun & Bradstreet and AT&T, Acceldata has established a strong presence in the data observability market. The company also has offices in San Jose, California; Bengaluru, India; and Berlin, Germany.

Offchain Labs

Series B in 2021
Offchain Labs, Inc. is a company based in Princeton, New Jersey, established in 2018. It focuses on developing solutions that enhance the scalability and privacy of Ethereum smart contracts, catering primarily to the gaming industry, financial applications, and consortium blockchains. The company offers a decentralized platform that allows for the development of smart contracts capable of handling a higher volume of transactions while ensuring user privacy. This platform combines the benefits of off-chain approaches, such as lower costs, with the security and simplicity associated with on-chain methods, thereby providing a comprehensive solution for developers and users alike.

Holo

Series B in 2021
Holo, Inc. is a company that specializes in the design and manufacturing of 3D printed parts using metals, ceramics, and composite materials. Founded in 2017 and based in Oakland, California, Holo employs a patented additive manufacturing technology that utilizes a flexible polymer binder platform compatible with various materials, including copper and technical ceramics. The company’s innovative 3D photolithographic process allows for the simultaneous exposure of eight million voxels, enabling the creation of intricate geometries that are chemically processed and sintered to produce high-quality finished parts. Holo's technology is particularly suited for complex applications requiring advanced performance characteristics.

B2U Storage Solutions

Series B in 2021
Flink is a fintech company based in Mexico City, established in 2017, that offers a consumer trading platform which enables users to save, spend, and invest their money. The company launched its first brokerage product in June 2020 and has since attracted over 1 million users, with 800,000 brokerage accounts, primarily catering to first-time traders. Flink aims to enhance its offerings by improving product features, infrastructure, and security, while also expanding its team to support growth.

Forage

Series B in 2021
Forage (formerly InsideSherpa) partners with leading companies to deliver free open-access training courses for candidates. Any candidate can enroll in the company-backed courses to build career skills, visibility, and experience. The platform runs on various virtual training courses including with KPMG, Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, GE, BCG, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Citi, Deloitte, Accenture, and others. There are +1 million students in the Forage ecosystem.

Buildots

Series B in 2021
Buildots Limited is a company that focuses on transforming the construction industry through a comprehensive management platform designed to enhance operational efficiency. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, with an additional office in London, the company offers a suite of features that include planning, progress tracking, project activity monitoring, and error detection. Its platform utilizes artificial intelligence to provide predictive analytics, real-time reporting, and automated calculations for payments and timelines. By integrating advanced technology, Buildots aims to convert construction sites into data-driven environments, enabling project managers and owners to make informed decisions and improve project outcomes. The company's innovative approach has resulted in significant growth, expanding from three founders to over 200 employees in just a few years.

Eco

Series B in 2021
Eco is a financial technology company that focuses on enhancing the value of money through innovative software solutions. As a founding contributor to the Eco Protocol, it aims to reshape traditional banking and reward systems. The company has developed Bend, a platform that seeks to improve users' financial experiences by maximizing the utility and effectiveness of their money. Eco's mission centers on empowering individuals to expect more from their financial transactions, ultimately striving to redefine the relationship between people and their money.

Noname Security

Series B in 2021
Noname Security is a cybersecurity company founded in 2020 and based in Palo Alto, California. It specializes in providing security solutions specifically designed to protect application programming interfaces (APIs) from various threats, including data leakage, authorization issues, and misuse. The company's platform enables enterprises to gain visibility and secure both managed and unmanaged APIs without the need for agents or network modifications. Noname Security's offerings include real-time protection, vulnerability detection, and misconfiguration identification, which enhance security beyond traditional methods such as API gateways and load balancers. By focusing on comprehensive API security, Noname Security aims to address the growing concerns surrounding data integrity and application security in modern digital environments.

Tonkean

Series B in 2021
Tonkean Inc. designs and develops an operating system for business operations, focusing on enhancing the efficiency of operations teams across various sectors, including legal, customer service, finance, IT, human resources, and sales. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, with a research and development office in Tel Aviv, Tonkean offers a no-code process orchestration platform. This platform enables users to automate, monitor, and manage critical business processes without requiring extensive technical knowledge. It provides tools for gathering real-time progress updates, filtering information for actionable insights, and generating daily and weekly email reports for team discussions and analysis. By streamlining operations and ensuring compliance and security, Tonkean helps enterprises improve their operational velocity at scale.

Fiddler AI

Series B in 2021
Fiddler is a pioneer in enterprise Model Performance Management. Data Science, MLOps, and LOB teams use Fiddler to monitor, explain, analyze, and improve their models and build trust into AI. The unified environment provides a common language, centralized controls, and actionable insights to operationalize ML/AI with trust. It addresses the unique challenges of building in-house stable and secure MLOps systems at scale. Unlike observability solutions, Fiddler seamlessly integrates deep XAI and analytics to help you grow into advanced capabilities over time and build a framework for responsible AI practices. F500 organizations use Fiddler across training and production models to accelerate AI time-to-value and scale and increase revenue by connecting predictions to business context (or providing visibility into model performance and behavior).

Apna

Series B in 2021
Apna is India's largest professional networking platform, established in 2019, aimed at facilitating employment for the grey and blue-collar workforce. The platform serves over 35 million users across 75 cities in India, connecting them with more than 2 million employers. Users can create profiles, engage with peers, and schedule job interviews, all while accessing skilling opportunities to enhance their professional growth. By enabling job seekers to find employment that aligns with their skills and requirements, Apna also helps employers reduce hiring costs. The company has raised over $190 million from notable investors, underscoring its commitment to unlocking unique job opportunities and improving livelihoods for millions in India.

Kikoff

Series B in 2021
Kikoff Inc. is a personal finance platform based in San Francisco, California, that aims to help individuals build and improve their credit scores at no cost. Founded in 2019, Kikoff offers a web and mobile application that allows users to access funds and establish a payment history by making monthly repayments. The platform is designed to maximize credit potential by providing tools that demonstrate creditworthiness, even for those without a bank account or existing credit score. Through its services, Kikoff enables users to monitor their credit scores and reports while offering a straightforward pathway to achieving their financial goals.

Spiff

Series B in 2021
Spiff Inc. is a software company that specializes in sales commission automation through its SaaS platform. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Sandy, Utah, with an office in Mountain View, California, Spiff offers a comprehensive solution that allows organizations to design, manage, and optimize their sales commission plans. The platform enables users to create and modify commission structures, automate data integration from various systems such as ERP and payroll, and provide sales teams with personalized dashboards to track their performance. Spiff’s software streamlines complex commission processes, enhances accuracy by eliminating errors, and supports advanced features like modeling new plans and generating detailed payroll reports. The company primarily serves finance and sales operations, sales and marketing teams, managers, and executives, facilitating improved sales performance through real-time insights and automation.

Frubana

Series B in 2021
Frubana is a digital platform based in Bogotá, Colombia, that connects restaurants and small retailers with agricultural suppliers. Founded in 2018, the company aims to streamline the procurement process by enabling direct transactions between restaurants and farmers, eliminating intermediaries to enhance price transparency and reduce trade barriers. In addition to facilitating the purchase of food products, Frubana offers tools for restaurants to digitize their menus and websites, including the creation of "Virtual Frubana Menus" that utilize QR codes for easy sharing with customers. Through its comprehensive services, Frubana supports the food supply chain, making it more efficient for both suppliers and businesses in the urban food market.

Wheel

Series B in 2021
Wheel is a healthcare technology company that brings together the tech infrastructure and clinicians to power virtual care and telehealth. It provides companies and clinicians with everything they need to deliver care virtually. Today, Wheel powers virtual-first care for the most forward-thinking organizations in healthcare — including digital health companies, clinical lab networks, retailers, and tech companies. Wheel was founded in January 2018 by Michelle Davey and Griffin Mulcahey.

Salto

Series B in 2021
Salto is the leading solution for business application configuration. By adapting and applying software development concepts and best practices to the business operations world, Salto provides an Open Source and an Enterprise SaaS product that re-imagines multi-application configuration in the modern company. Salto's solution automatically extracts the configurations of different business applications - including Salesforce, NetSuite and HubSpot - and translates them to a new declarative representation called NaCl (“Not Another Configuration Language”). Using NaCl with Git, all applications’ configurations can be collaboratively edited and deployed back to the live business applications, or to a staging environment for testing. With Salto, configuration changes to multiple business applications can be easily tested, tracked or even rolled back if needed. Salto was founded in 2019 by veteran Israeli entrepreneurs Rami Tamir, Benny Schnaider and Gil Hoffer and is their latest startup, after successes with previous companies - Pentacom (acquired by Cisco), Qumranet (acquired by Red Hat) and Ravello Systems (acquired by Oracle). It is backed by leading investors such as Bessmer Venture Partners, Lightspeed Venture Partners and Salesforce Ventures and has offices in Tel Aviv and San Francisco.

Shipper

Series B in 2021
Shipper is a digital logistics platform that streamlines the process of shipping for freight forwarders and online vendors. The platform facilitates the pick-up of goods from various sellers and uses selected logistics services for delivery. It offers services such as package pick-up and fulfillment centers, along with tools that assist logistics providers in managing shipments effectively. Shipper's technology predicts shipping routes and consolidates packages destined for the same location. Additionally, it features a multi-carrier API, allowing sellers to manage their orders, print shipping labels, and access tracking information from multiple logistics providers directly from their mobile devices.

Snorkel AI

Series B in 2021
Snorkel AI, Inc. is a company that develops a comprehensive machine-learning platform designed to facilitate the creation, management, and monitoring of AI applications. Its primary offering, Snorkel Flow, allows users to programmatically label and augment training data, manage and integrate various datasets, and deploy machine learning models, while also providing tools for data analysis and monitoring. The platform is particularly effective in extracting structured information from complex documents and forms, as well as ranking content based on relevance. Founded in 2016 and based in Palo Alto, California, Snorkel AI serves a diverse range of industries, including finance, government, telecommunications, insurance, healthcare, and e-commerce. The technology was developed at Stanford AI Lab and employs innovative methods such as weak supervision to enhance data preparation, thereby streamlining the AI development process for enterprises.

Glean

Series B in 2021
Glean develops AI-based search engine software that facilitates access to enterprise data, enabling employees to efficiently find information and generate answers. Its primary product, Workplace Search, serves as an enterprise search platform that integrates with various internal data sources, allowing users to obtain relevant search results from multiple applications based on specific keywords. By employing advanced search techniques, retrieval augmented generation, and large language models, Glean's platform delivers personalized answers that are contextually grounded, enhancing productivity and information retrieval within organizations.

HealthPlix

Series B in 2021
HealthPlix is a pioneering digital health company in India that offers an AI-powered electronic medical record (EMR) platform designed to enhance healthcare delivery. The platform supports over 10,000 doctors across more than 370 cities, facilitating the treatment of over 22 million patients in various specialties. HealthPlix's technology provides clinical decision support at the point of care, particularly focusing on chronic diseases such as diabetes. The EMR system allows for personalized consultations based on individual patient histories and supports prescription generation in multiple languages, thus helping doctors transition from traditional paper-based methods to a more efficient digital approach.

Yugabyte

Series B in 2021
Yugabyte, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing open-source cloud-native database software designed for internet-scale applications. The company's flagship product, YugabyteDB, is a high-performance distributed SQL database that supports global applications, accommodating both scale-out relational database management system (RDBMS) and online transaction processing (OLTP) workloads. YugabyteDB features a combination of advanced capabilities, including automatic sharding, distributed consensus replication, and multi-shard ACID transactions, drawing inspiration from Google's Spanner. Yugabyte offers various deployment options, including Yugabyte Platform, a self-managed database-as-a-service, and Yugabyte Cloud, a fully-managed service available on major cloud platforms. The company also provides two editions of its software: the open-source YugaByte Community Edition for individual users and the YugaByte Enterprise Edition for corporate clients. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Yugabyte aims to deliver a resilient and scalable database solution for modern applications.

Stori

Series B in 2021
Stori is a digital financial platform that aims to enhance financial inclusion for middle- and emerging middle-class customers. By leveraging advanced technology and artificial intelligence, Stori provides access to digital credit cards and a range of other financial products, including credit, deposit, investment, and payment services, all through a unified mobile application. The platform is designed to simplify and secure financial management, empowering users to borrow, save, and invest in one convenient location. Stori's mission is to serve underserved customers and promote greater accessibility to essential financial services.

United Dwelling

Convertible Note in 2021
United Dwelling, Inc., founded in 2019 and based in Los Angeles, California, focuses on addressing the affordable housing crisis by transforming underutilized spaces, such as garages and backyards, into additional dwelling units. The company assists property owners and developers in maximizing the value of their land by adding these units to rental or vacant properties. United Dwelling manages the entire process, which includes design, permitting, construction, tenant placement, property management, and maintenance. By utilizing data to identify suitable lots, the company primarily targets low-income and middle-income neighborhoods, contributing to workforce housing solutions. This approach not only provides affordable homes but also enables homeowners to generate additional income through monthly rent and increases their property value.

Multiverse

Series B in 2021
Multiverse is an EdTech startup focused on providing an alternative to traditional university education through career-oriented apprenticeships. By matching young talent with professional services and digital roles, Multiverse aims to deliver relevant skills and applied learning experiences. The platform not only equips individuals with necessary competencies but also fosters the development of social capital and professional networks, empowering them to shape their own career paths. This approach offers a viable alternative to conventional university routes and standard corporate training programs, catering to the evolving needs of the workforce.

Materialize

Series B in 2020
Materialize Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a streaming SQL database platform designed to facilitate the management and analysis of streaming data. Founded in 2019 and based in New York, the platform enables users to create materialized views that provide low-latency results, even as the underlying data changes. This functionality allows developers and data scientists to easily ask complex questions, build intelligent applications, and develop internal tools and interactive dashboards. Materialize's approach focuses on simplifying the process of working with real-time data, ensuring that query results are continuously updated as new information becomes available.

Outschool

Series B in 2020
Outschool connects motivated learners, parents, and teachers together to create great learning experiences. Their mission is to build the biggest and best global school by offering unique online classes from hundreds of independent teachers. Outschool teachers may be certified teachers, artists, scientists, or other adults with expertise or interest in teaching. It was founded in 2015 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Volansi

Series B in 2020
Volansi, Inc. is a logistics and transportation company that specializes in the manufacture of heavy-payload drones for various sectors, including commercial, defense, and humanitarian applications. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Concord, California, Volansi designs and operates unmanned aerial vehicles to facilitate time-critical deliveries over long distances. The company targets industries such as construction, oil and gas, mining, and healthcare, providing on-demand and point-to-point shipment solutions. Its drones are engineered to deliver goods along fixed routes, addressing specific challenges related to time and cost, thereby enabling enterprises to optimize their logistics and improve operational efficiency.

Hasura

Series B in 2020
Hasura, Inc. is a software technology company that specializes in developing tools for application developers and enterprises, focusing on improving and streamlining the application development process. Founded in 2017 and based in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in Bangalore and San Francisco, Hasura offers a product known as the Hasura GraphQL Engine. This engine provides instant GraphQL APIs over new or existing Postgres databases, facilitating easy data access and efficient workflows for developer teams. By utilizing declarative metadata configuration and built-in authorization policies, Hasura enables developers to quickly create production-grade APIs, enhancing productivity and reducing the recurring efforts associated with building and maintaining application interfaces.

Oosto

Series B in 2020
Oosto is a technology company that specializes in advanced facial recognition systems aimed at enhancing security and safety for enterprises. Its solutions enable real-time analysis of safety threats and the identification of persons of interest through an automated watchlist alerting system. This technology not only assists in classifying objects but also tracks individuals' contact histories, all while prioritizing the privacy of bystanders. Oosto's innovations aim to create secure environments where customers, employees, and guests can access spaces and services confidently and conveniently, without compromising ethical standards.

Finix

Series B in 2020
Finix is a developer of a B2B payment processing platform that enables businesses to own, manage, and monetize their payment systems. The platform features a modular, workflow-driven architecture and a real-time interface that allows users to track transactions, consolidate data from various payment processors, and underwrite merchant accounts. This capability supports banks, acquirers, and enterprises in facilitating quick and secure push payments over debit cards and enables them to send money globally. By providing these tools, Finix aims to enhance the payment processing experience for its clients.
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