Gridware
Seed Round in 2023
Gridware is focused on enhancing and safeguarding the electrical grid, a critical infrastructure that, when compromised, can lead to severe consequences such as wildfires, property damage, and loss of life. The company has developed an advanced monitoring system that employs high-precision sensor arrays, including microphones and other sensing technologies, to continuously analyze the electrical and mechanical behavior of grid assets. This system incorporates an artificial intelligence processing unit that detects anomalies in the environment around power poles, enabling utilities to proactively address potential faults. By facilitating timely repairs and rapid responses to climatic anomalies, Gridware's technology improves safety, reliability, and reduces outage durations for utility companies. Headquartered in the Bay Area of Northern California, Gridware is privately held and supported by notable climate-tech and Silicon Valley investors, positioning itself to meet the growing demand for power while contributing to the future resilience of the electrical grid.
Mentum
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Mentum is a San Francisco‑based technology company that provides an API for fintech firms to access investment services and a business intelligence platform that helps organizations optimize supply chain operations. Its analytics tool offers customizable dashboards, real‑time data visualization, and reporting capabilities, enabling enterprises to analyze complex data sets, enhance operational efficiency, and derive strategic insights.
Rinse
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Rinse was founded in 2021 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States.
Aviator
Venture Round in 2021
Founded in 2021, Aviator is a San Francisco-based developer productivity platform. It automates repetitive workflows for software teams, enabling them to build faster and more efficiently by eliminating mundane tasks.
Instawork
Series C in 2021
Founded in 2015, Instawork operates a career marketplace for hospitality professionals. It automates traditional recruitment processes for small businesses, connecting them with qualified hourly workers based on their schedules and availability.
Gridware
Seed Round in 2021
Gridware is focused on enhancing and safeguarding the electrical grid, a critical infrastructure that, when compromised, can lead to severe consequences such as wildfires, property damage, and loss of life. The company has developed an advanced monitoring system that employs high-precision sensor arrays, including microphones and other sensing technologies, to continuously analyze the electrical and mechanical behavior of grid assets. This system incorporates an artificial intelligence processing unit that detects anomalies in the environment around power poles, enabling utilities to proactively address potential faults. By facilitating timely repairs and rapid responses to climatic anomalies, Gridware's technology improves safety, reliability, and reduces outage durations for utility companies. Headquartered in the Bay Area of Northern California, Gridware is privately held and supported by notable climate-tech and Silicon Valley investors, positioning itself to meet the growing demand for power while contributing to the future resilience of the electrical grid.
Vartana
Seed Round in 2021
Vartana is a payments platform that provides flexible financing options for buyers and streamlined deal execution for sales teams. The platform offers a co-branded digital checkout with real-time support and automated payment plan offers directly within CRM systems, backed by pre-built integrations through an API. It enables pre-approved payment structures and centralizes the end-to-end deal workflow in a single dashboard, helping buyers maximize purchasing power while keeping finance teams agile with unlocked cash flow. Vartana was founded in 2020 in San Francisco by Kush Kella.
Gridware
Seed Round in 2021
Gridware is focused on enhancing and safeguarding the electrical grid, a critical infrastructure that, when compromised, can lead to severe consequences such as wildfires, property damage, and loss of life. The company has developed an advanced monitoring system that employs high-precision sensor arrays, including microphones and other sensing technologies, to continuously analyze the electrical and mechanical behavior of grid assets. This system incorporates an artificial intelligence processing unit that detects anomalies in the environment around power poles, enabling utilities to proactively address potential faults. By facilitating timely repairs and rapid responses to climatic anomalies, Gridware's technology improves safety, reliability, and reduces outage durations for utility companies. Headquartered in the Bay Area of Northern California, Gridware is privately held and supported by notable climate-tech and Silicon Valley investors, positioning itself to meet the growing demand for power while contributing to the future resilience of the electrical grid.
Founded in 2017, Routable operates a B2B invoice and bill payment platform that automates processes for accounts payables and receivables teams. Its platform streamlines cash flow by helping to find errors, request authorization, and simplify payments worldwide.
Juno Residential, Inc. is a company focused on the development of residential apartments, incorporating innovative construction methods to provide environmentally friendly housing solutions. Based in San Francisco, California, Juno specializes in prefabricated houses, utilizing techniques that emphasize speed and efficiency. The company is committed to sustainability, employing organic and low-carbon materials, such as mass timber, in its projects. By offering modern and curated living spaces, Juno aims to address the growing demand for sustainable housing alternatives in urban environments. Founded in 2018, Juno Residential, Inc. was previously known as Lighthouse Residential, Inc.
Raise Commercial Real Estate
Series A in 2020
Raise Commercial Real Estate, formerly known as HelloOffice, Inc., is a commercial real estate brokerage firm based in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Los Angeles and Silicon Valley. Established in 2015, the company specializes in assisting startups and high-growth companies in finding suitable office spaces. Raise Commercial Real Estate offers a comprehensive range of services, including planning (financial analysis, legal, zoning, and site selection), buildout (workplace strategy, project management, and architecture), and operations (move coordination, furniture, office management, and lease administration). The company also provides document management and commute analysis services. By combining experienced brokers with user-friendly software, Raise Commercial Real Estate aims to streamline the process of securing commercial real estate for its clients.
PostHog
Pre Seed Round in 2020
PostHog is an open‑source product analytics platform that enables developers to understand how users interact with their applications. The platform automatically captures events, provides visual analytics, filtering, group analysis, session recordings, funnels, feature flags, and experimentation tools. It integrates with monitoring services and supports testing and deployment of new features. Founded in 2020, the company is headquartered in San Francisco.
Memfault
Seed Round in 2019
Memfault Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in providing solutions for firmware delivery, monitoring, and diagnostics tailored to embedded systems. Its platform assists hardware companies in identifying and resolving embedded software bugs, thereby enhancing the reliability of their devices. Memfault enables users to manage software updates and deployments efficiently, offering features such as staging and reverting rollouts by segments, monitoring deployment statuses, and targeting specific devices with custom builds. Additionally, the company’s tools allow users to analyze trends in battery life and device performance, capture backtraces and local variables during errors, and customize error conditions. By streamlining the debugging process, Memfault empowers consumer electronics, industrial automation, and IoT businesses to innovate more rapidly while maintaining product stability and reliability.
Raise Commercial Real Estate
Seed Round in 2019
Raise Commercial Real Estate, formerly known as HelloOffice, Inc., is a commercial real estate brokerage firm based in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Los Angeles and Silicon Valley. Established in 2015, the company specializes in assisting startups and high-growth companies in finding suitable office spaces. Raise Commercial Real Estate offers a comprehensive range of services, including planning (financial analysis, legal, zoning, and site selection), buildout (workplace strategy, project management, and architecture), and operations (move coordination, furniture, office management, and lease administration). The company also provides document management and commute analysis services. By combining experienced brokers with user-friendly software, Raise Commercial Real Estate aims to streamline the process of securing commercial real estate for its clients.
Tandem is a virtual office for remote teams. It allows its users to see, talk to, and collaborate with their team in one click. It was founded by Rajiv Ayyangar, Tim Su, and Bernat Fortet in 2019. It is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Tandem is a virtual office for remote teams. It allows its users to see, talk to, and collaborate with their team in one click.
It was founded by Rajiv Ayyangar, Tim Su, and Bernat Fortet in 2019. It is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Reelables
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Reelables, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in the manufacture of ultra-thin wireless Bluetooth labels designed for tracking and monitoring shipments and inventory. The company's innovative products automate supply chain and inventory management processes, leveraging Bluetooth low-energy communication, temperature sensors, and cellular connectivity. These features provide logistics companies and warehouses with real-time location data, temperature readings, and automated inventory audits. By enhancing operational efficiency and minimizing human error, Reelables aims to streamline the logistics and inventory management sectors.
Memfault
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Memfault Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in providing solutions for firmware delivery, monitoring, and diagnostics tailored to embedded systems. Its platform assists hardware companies in identifying and resolving embedded software bugs, thereby enhancing the reliability of their devices. Memfault enables users to manage software updates and deployments efficiently, offering features such as staging and reverting rollouts by segments, monitoring deployment statuses, and targeting specific devices with custom builds. Additionally, the company’s tools allow users to analyze trends in battery life and device performance, capture backtraces and local variables during errors, and customize error conditions. By streamlining the debugging process, Memfault empowers consumer electronics, industrial automation, and IoT businesses to innovate more rapidly while maintaining product stability and reliability.
Juno
Venture Round in 2019
Juno Residential, Inc. is a company focused on the development of residential apartments, incorporating innovative construction methods to provide environmentally friendly housing solutions. Based in San Francisco, California, Juno specializes in prefabricated houses, utilizing techniques that emphasize speed and efficiency. The company is committed to sustainability, employing organic and low-carbon materials, such as mass timber, in its projects. By offering modern and curated living spaces, Juno aims to address the growing demand for sustainable housing alternatives in urban environments. Founded in 2018, Juno Residential, Inc. was previously known as Lighthouse Residential, Inc.
System1 Biosciences
Series A in 2018
System1 Biosciences, Inc. is a San Francisco-based neurotherapeutics company established in 2017, specializing in drug discovery for complex neurological and psychiatric disorders, including epilepsy, autism, and schizophrenia. The company employs phenotypic screening, integrating cerebral organoid science, systems neuroscience, robotic automation, and advanced data analytics to uncover novel characterizations of diseases. This innovative approach allows System1 to identify "deep phenotypes," which are utilized to discover new therapeutic targets and drug treatments, addressing gaps in traditional discovery techniques that have struggled with these challenging conditions.
Openland
Seed Round in 2018
Openland is a San Francisco-based company that operates a modern platform for chat communities, enabling users to create and manage their own communities easily. Founded in 2017, Openland allows individuals to start with simple chat functionalities and expand their community activities as they grow. The platform facilitates the sharing and organization of community knowledge while offering tools for connecting members through one-on-one introductions. Additionally, Openland promotes a positive culture by providing a space for safe self-expression, learning, and access to community-curated news. The company is supported by a diverse group of prominent venture investors, reflecting its innovative approach to fostering online social interactions.
Culdesac
Seed Round in 2018
Culdesac Inc. is a real estate development company based in San Francisco, California, focused on creating car-free residential neighborhoods in the United States. Established in 2018, the company's first project is in Tempe, Arizona, where it aims to build the first car-free neighborhood from scratch in the country. This innovative approach prioritizes pedestrian accessibility and eco-friendly living by eliminating parking spaces for residents while providing designated areas for visitors. The neighborhood will feature essential services such as grocery stores, coffee shops, coworking spaces, and market halls, allowing residents to engage with their community directly from their doorsteps. Culdesac's vision is to reimagine urban living by putting people before cars, fostering a sustainable and vibrant lifestyle.
Necto, established in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, is an Internet Service Provider (ISP) that offers high-speed, net-neutral internet access to residents in the southeastern neighborhoods of San Francisco. The company also supports local entrepreneurs in providing internet services to their customers by supplying networking equipment, software for operational management and billing, along with ongoing technical support, network management, and monitoring.
Openland
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Openland is a San Francisco-based company that operates a modern platform for chat communities, enabling users to create and manage their own communities easily. Founded in 2017, Openland allows individuals to start with simple chat functionalities and expand their community activities as they grow. The platform facilitates the sharing and organization of community knowledge while offering tools for connecting members through one-on-one introductions. Additionally, Openland promotes a positive culture by providing a space for safe self-expression, learning, and access to community-curated news. The company is supported by a diverse group of prominent venture investors, reflecting its innovative approach to fostering online social interactions.
Anomalie
Seed Round in 2017
Anomalie Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in designing and selling custom wedding apparel, particularly wedding gowns. Founded in 2016, Anomalie offers brides the opportunity to create personalized dresses tailored to their specific preferences and measurements. The company collaborates with designers to ensure high-quality craftsmanship and materials, allowing for a diverse range of styles, fabrics, and silhouettes. By focusing on affordability without compromising on quality, Anomalie aims to make custom wedding gowns accessible to a wider audience, catering to various budgets and individual tastes.
Routable
Seed Round in 2017
Founded in 2017, Routable operates a B2B invoice and bill payment platform that automates processes for accounts payables and receivables teams. Its platform streamlines cash flow by helping to find errors, request authorization, and simplify payments worldwide.
Anomalie
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Anomalie Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in designing and selling custom wedding apparel, particularly wedding gowns. Founded in 2016, Anomalie offers brides the opportunity to create personalized dresses tailored to their specific preferences and measurements. The company collaborates with designers to ensure high-quality craftsmanship and materials, allowing for a diverse range of styles, fabrics, and silhouettes. By focusing on affordability without compromising on quality, Anomalie aims to make custom wedding gowns accessible to a wider audience, catering to various budgets and individual tastes.
Zendar Inc. is a manufacturer of advanced radar systems specifically designed for autonomous vehicles. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, the company focuses on developing high-definition radar technology that integrates the advantages of traditional radar—such as long-range detection and all-weather functionality—with the high resolution typically associated with lidar systems. Zendar's radar solutions enable self-driving cars to operate safely in adverse weather conditions, providing high-resolution imaging that enhances situational awareness and overall safety for autonomous driving.
Py is a mobile app focused on teaching coding through interactive courses in programming languages such as Javascript, Swift, Python, and HTML/CSS. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, the company aims to enhance the learning experience by incorporating creative methods, including board games, programmable robots, and gamified platforms, to engage learners of all ages. In addition to coding, Py offers a diverse range of subjects, from humanities to sciences and language courses like English grammar. In 2019, Py was acquired by Hired, a career marketplace that connects tech talent with innovative companies.
Circle Medical
Seed Round in 2017
Circle Medical Technologies, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that offers a tech-enabled primary care service, allowing patients to receive medical care at home or work without a membership fee. Founded in 2015, the company utilizes a mobile application compatible with iOS and Android, which enables users to scan their health insurance cards to verify eligibility and coverage. The platform automates various tasks such as scheduling, billing, and managing medical records through the use of Artificial Intelligence. Circle Medical provides access to board-certified physicians who are experienced in delivering patient-centered care, and offers a wide range of services including wellness exams, treatment for chronic conditions, mental health support, and prescriptions. The company contracts with most major insurance carriers, ensuring that doctor visits are covered under many insurance plans, with availability extending to evenings and weekends.
Raise Commercial Real Estate
Seed Round in 2017
Raise Commercial Real Estate, formerly known as HelloOffice, Inc., is a commercial real estate brokerage firm based in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Los Angeles and Silicon Valley. Established in 2015, the company specializes in assisting startups and high-growth companies in finding suitable office spaces. Raise Commercial Real Estate offers a comprehensive range of services, including planning (financial analysis, legal, zoning, and site selection), buildout (workplace strategy, project management, and architecture), and operations (move coordination, furniture, office management, and lease administration). The company also provides document management and commute analysis services. By combining experienced brokers with user-friendly software, Raise Commercial Real Estate aims to streamline the process of securing commercial real estate for its clients.
Pagedraw
Pre Seed Round in 2016
Pagedraw is a software company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2016. It specializes in a UI building tool that enables designers to convert drawings and mock-ups of websites into functional code automatically. Users can create their user interface in Pagedraw's editor, which generates production-ready code in various formats, including HTML, CSS, JSX, ERB, or PHP. This output can be seamlessly integrated into GitHub, streamlining the workflow for web design teams. By automating the translation of graphics into semantic and dynamic code, Pagedraw allows teams to enhance efficiency without compromising on design quality or coding standards.
Pathmind
Venture Round in 2016
Pathmind develops a SaaS platform that leverages cloud computing and AI to optimize decisions in industrial operations and supply chains. It integrates with simulation software like AnyLogic, enabling users to discover better decision paths through complex scenarios.
Garten, Inc. is a health food company based in San Mateo, California, that specializes in delivering vegan, gluten-free, organic, and non-GMO food products to businesses and individuals, primarily in Silicon Valley. Founded in 2014 and originally named Oh My Green, the company rebranded in June 2020. Garten provides a variety of healthy office snacks, beverages, dairy products, and fresh produce, along with equipment to support its offerings. Additionally, it features a wellness application that promotes employee well-being across various dimensions, including nutrition, exercise, and emotional health. Garten's services are tailored to meet the specific needs of clients and include options for budget management and office stocking. The company's mission is to empower individuals to make healthier choices and lead fulfilling lives. Founder Michael Heinrich's passion for health and nutrition stems from his childhood experiences in Berlin, where his grandmother cultivated an organic garden and emphasized the importance of eating fresh, wholesome food.
Meadow is a software company focused on California's cannabis industry, providing a comprehensive suite of tools designed to enhance dispensary operations. Since its inception in 2014, Meadow has developed an on-demand directory for cannabis delivery and a telemedicine platform that connects patients with physicians. In 2016, the company introduced the Meadow Platform, a software-as-a-service solution tailored for cannabis retail and delivery. This platform includes features such as point of sale systems, inventory management, analytics, online and mobile ordering, delivery tracking, compliance tools, and patient intake. By streamlining these processes, Meadow enables dispensaries to operate more efficiently, serve more patients, adhere to regulations, and increase revenue. Headquartered in San Francisco, Meadow serves a diverse clientele of patients, dispensaries, and customers throughout California.