Lux Capital

Lux Capital is a venture capital firm established in 2000 and headquartered in New York, New York. The firm specializes in investments in early-stage and growth companies, focusing on sectors such as biochemistry, material science, electronics, infrastructure, and aerospace. With over $5 billion in assets under management, Lux Capital takes an active role in supporting entrepreneurs, aiming to build successful businesses in high-growth industries. The investment team has a track record of founding more than 20 companies, employing strategies that enhance connectivity, insight, and competitive leadership for its portfolio companies. As a Registered Investment Adviser, Lux Capital is committed to fostering innovation at the intersection of technology and the sciences.

Tuvia Barak

Venture Partner

Peter Hebert

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Lan Jiang

Investor

Alex Nguyen

Principal

Brandon Reeves

Partner

Segolene Scarborough

CFO

Zack Schildhorn

Partner

Deena Shakir

General Partner

Tess Van Stekelenburg

Partner

Shahin Farshchi

Partner

Past deals in California

Cala Health

Series C in 2024
Cala Health, Inc. is a bioelectronic medicine company based in Burlingame, California, founded in 2013. It specializes in developing wearable neuromodulation therapies aimed at treating chronic diseases. The company's flagship product, Cala Trio, is a non-invasive prescription therapy designed to provide transient relief from hand tremors in adults with essential tremor. By integrating advancements in neuroscience and technology, Cala Health focuses on delivering individualized peripheral nerve stimulation. In addition to its work on essential tremor, the company is also developing therapies for other neurological conditions, including Parkinson's disease, as well as applications in psychiatry, cardiology, and autoimmune disorders.

Shiru

Series B in 2024
Shiru, Inc. is a food technology company based in Oakland, California, established in 2019. The company specializes in developing and producing edible proteins aimed at replacing dairy products and eggs in the food industry. By leveraging artificial intelligence and computational design, Shiru creates enhanced proteins that contribute to sustainable food production. The company's focus on using bioinformatics and precision biology allows it to discover novel natural proteins, thereby enabling clients to replace harmful ingredients with healthier alternatives.

Xaira Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2024
Xaira Therapeutics is an integrated biotechnology company focused on revolutionizing drug discovery and development through the application of artificial intelligence. Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, Xaira combines expertise in machine learning, extensive biological and clinical data generation, and robust therapeutic product development. By harnessing advanced AI techniques, the company aims to enhance the understanding of biological processes and improve the effectiveness of therapies. Xaira's approach encompasses all stages of drug discovery, striving to transform how diseases are treated and enabling clients to deliver innovative therapeutic solutions.

Ripcord

Venture Round in 2024
Ripcord, Inc. is a robotic digitization company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The company specializes in creating a platform for paperless document management, utilizing advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and vision-guided robotics. Their primary product, Canopy, employs automation software to capture, enrich, and organize essential content, effectively creating a digital twin of information. By integrating sensors and software automation, Ripcord enables enterprises to enhance their business processes, improving speed, quality, and accuracy in managing important documents. The company, originally known as Ripcord Digital, Inc., rebranded in June 2017 to reflect its focus on innovative digitization solutions.

Varda

Series B in 2024
Varda Space Industries, Inc. is a space manufacturing startup based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2020 by Delian Asparouhov and Trae Stephens. The company specializes in creating products in space that are intended for terrestrial applications, leveraging the unique advantages of low gravity. Varda aims to establish an infrastructure for harvesting materials from asteroids, enabling the production of new products in space. This approach not only facilitates the manufacturing of innovative goods but also promotes sustainability by reducing reliance on the destructive extraction of Earth's resources.

Nozomi Networks

Series E in 2024
Nozomi Networks Inc. specializes in cybersecurity solutions for operational technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) environments. The company offers a suite of products, including the Guardian system, which monitors network communications and device behavior to enhance visibility and awareness of OT and IoT activities. Additionally, Nozomi Networks provides a Central Management Console for unified oversight of its appliances and services like Threat Intelligence and Asset Intelligence, which keep the Guardian system updated with crucial data about device profiles and behaviors. Their solutions are designed to improve cybersecurity, operational reliability, and integration between IT and OT for various industries, including critical infrastructure, energy, manufacturing, and transportation. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Nozomi Networks has established a global presence with offices in multiple locations.

Applied Intuition

Series E in 2024
Applied Intuition, Inc. is a software company established in 2017 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with additional offices in Silicon Valley and Detroit, Michigan. The company specializes in providing software infrastructure that supports the safe development, testing, and deployment of autonomous vehicles at scale. Its product suite emphasizes advanced simulation and analytics, offering automotive industries the tools needed to comprehensively test their autonomous vehicle systems. By delivering sophisticated infrastructure tailored for scalability, Applied Intuition enables faster and more efficient development processes for companies in the autonomous vehicle sector.

ZEDEDA

Series C in 2024
ZEDEDA, Inc. specializes in edge virtualization software that provides visibility, control, and security for IoT edge gateways, applications, and networks. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in Bengaluru and Pune, the company offers a cloud-native platform that enables organizations to monitor, visualize, and secure real-time edge applications. Its Edge Quick Connect for Azure IoT Edge is a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution that facilitates the management and protection of IoT deployments through virtualization. ZEDEDA's offerings support various applications, including predictive analytics in renewable energy, digital transformation in the oil and gas sector, and industrial automation, allowing clients to maintain control over their edge data without being locked into specific vendors or solutions.

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.

Thematic

Seed Round in 2023
Thematic is an innovative platform established in 2021 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It specializes in the creation, deployment, and management of custom investment products, offering a comprehensive toolset that supports the entire investment product lifecycle. This includes features for active management, regulatory compliance, and digital distribution, making it easier for asset managers to develop and oversee investments. The platform also caters to index developers by allowing them to create an unlimited number of indices for a flat annual fee, while ensuring they retain ownership of their creations. Through its robust capabilities, Thematic aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of investment product management.

Mythic

Venture Round in 2023
Mythic Inc. is a technology company that designs and develops silicon chips and artificial intelligence processing units (IPUs) for a wide range of applications, from consumer electronics and wearables to autonomous vehicles and robotic drones. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, with an additional office in Austin, Texas, Mythic specializes in analog matrix processors that utilize unique compute-in-memory technology. Their products, including the M1076 Analog Matrix Processor and various PCIe and M.2 cards, integrate AI capabilities directly into compact chips, enabling desktop-level processing power in smaller devices. The company emphasizes its expertise in neural networks, processor architecture, and software design to deliver efficient AI solutions while maintaining performance, power efficiency, and accuracy in real-world environments.

Stairwell

Series B in 2022
Stairwell, Inc., founded in 2019 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, specializes in cybersecurity solutions through its Software as a Service (SaaS) platform. The company focuses on Automated Threat Detection and Response, providing tools that enable security teams to identify and address potential threats efficiently. By treating all files as suspicious and preserving them as evidence, Stairwell accelerates threat analysis, allowing organizations to quickly assess their security status in response to emerging threats. Its technology incorporates artificial intelligence and machine learning to deliver automated reports that indicate whether an organization has been compromised and, if so, outlines the details of the incident. This innovative approach enhances the capabilities of security personnel, streamlining the processes of threat evaluation and response. Stairwell has garnered recognition for its innovative contributions to the cybersecurity landscape, supported by prominent investors and partners.

Flora

Seed Round in 2022
Flora is a Bay Area-based company focused on acquiring and nurturing sustainable brands to enhance access to affordable, eco-friendly products. The business aims to empower individuals to make sustainable choices in their daily lives, believing that small actions can result in significant environmental benefits. Flora serves over 300,000 customers and contributes to a reduction of 10,000 tons of CO2 emissions annually, a positive impact comparable to the environmental benefits of planting 400,000 trees. Through its commitment to sustainability, Flora seeks to reinvent the market for everyday products, making them both accessible and affordable for consumers.

ZEDEDA

Series B in 2022
ZEDEDA, Inc. specializes in edge virtualization software that provides visibility, control, and security for IoT edge gateways, applications, and networks. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in Bengaluru and Pune, the company offers a cloud-native platform that enables organizations to monitor, visualize, and secure real-time edge applications. Its Edge Quick Connect for Azure IoT Edge is a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution that facilitates the management and protection of IoT deployments through virtualization. ZEDEDA's offerings support various applications, including predictive analytics in renewable energy, digital transformation in the oil and gas sector, and industrial automation, allowing clients to maintain control over their edge data without being locked into specific vendors or solutions.

Vendia

Series B in 2022
Vendia, Inc. is a technology company that provides a cloud and blockchain-based platform designed for serverless and distributed data sharing. Its flagship product, Vendia Share, enables real-time data and code sharing among multiple parties while maintaining control and governance. The platform supports various applications, including multi-party collaborations, cross-cloud interactions, and autonomous supply chain management, allowing organizations to forecast supply and demand effectively. Since its incorporation in 2020 and based in San Francisco, Vendia has attracted notable clients such as BMW, Delta Airlines, and Fannie Mae, who utilize its services to automate data flows and achieve a unified, accurate view of information. With a focus on enhancing speed and innovation while reducing costs, Vendia is positioned as a leader in collective data intelligence.

Anduril Industries

Series E in 2022
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that designs, manufactures, and deploys advanced hardware and software products to address complex national security challenges for the United States and its allies. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Irvine, California, the company specializes in developing cutting-edge solutions, including the Lattice Platform—an artificial intelligence system that integrates real-time data into a cohesive operational picture—and the Sentry Tower, which consolidates data from various electromagnetic sources. Additionally, Anduril produces the Ghost sUAS, a man-portable unmanned aerial system capable of executing numerous missions autonomously, and the Anvil sUAS, designed for precision interception of drone threats with human operator verification. Through its innovative technologies, Anduril aims to enhance military capabilities and border surveillance, ensuring the safety and effectiveness of those serving in defense of national interests.

Alife

Series A in 2022
Alife is a health technology company that focuses on using artificial intelligence to enhance the success rates of pregnancy for individuals undergoing fertility treatments. Founded in 2020 by Paxton Maeder-York and based in San Francisco, California, Alife aims to assist physicians in selecting the healthiest embryos through advanced deep learning and software development. By connecting fertility specialists with patients, the company seeks to improve the overall chances of achieving healthy pregnancies, ultimately supporting its mission of helping people have healthy children.

OpenSpace

Series D in 2022
OpenSpace is a technology company founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, that specializes in automated 360-degree video capture and mapping for the construction industry. Its core product captures images every half-second and automatically integrates them with project plans, offering builders a comprehensive view of job sites from preconstruction to operations. By employing artificial intelligence, OpenSpace enables the creation of navigable photo representations of construction sites, significantly enhancing data capture speed compared to traditional methods. Additionally, the company's Clear Sight product suite provides AI-powered analytics to quantify project progress, facilitating collaboration and risk reduction in construction workflows.

Aurora Solar

Series D in 2022
Aurora Solar Inc. specializes in developing cloud-based software solutions tailored for the solar industry. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company provides a web application that supports solar photovoltaic (PV) engineering design, workflow management, and sales facilitation for a variety of users, including independent installers, module manufacturers, and large corporate contractors. The platform leverages satellite imagery, lidar data, and advanced edge detection tools to create detailed 3D models of terrains and buildings, allowing businesses to accurately assess rooftop dimensions and slopes. This technology simplifies the planning and installation processes for solar panel systems, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness in the solar market.

Plexium

Series B in 2022
Plexium, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, that specializes in developing targeted protein degradation therapies aimed at treating cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Founded in 2017, Plexium utilizes a platform that identifies small molecules capable of modulating E3 ligases, which play a crucial role in protein degradation. This platform includes the DELPhe screening technology, designed for high-content readouts from cell-based assays. By harnessing E3 ligases, Plexium's approach enables selective targeting of various cancers, including small cell lung and breast tumors. The company's innovative research extends beyond existing therapies, exploring new drug-like protein degraders and molecular glues to enhance treatment options for cancer and inflammatory diseases.

Flutterwave

Series D in 2022
Flutterwave Inc. is a payments solutions provider that enables businesses globally to process transactions seamlessly. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers a range of services including Flutterwave Checkout for collecting payments via web and mobile platforms, and Flutterwave API for creating and managing virtual cards, which can be customized with spending limits. Its invoicing feature allows businesses to generate professional invoices, track payments, and manage transactions efficiently. Additionally, Flutterwave provides payment links that facilitate payment collection from customers worldwide. Serving various sectors such as gaming, events, transportation, and hospitality, Flutterwave aims to simplify the payment infrastructure for merchants and payment service providers by offering a comprehensive digital financial platform.

Neo.Tax

Series A in 2022
Neo.Tax, based in Mountain View, California, offers tax preparation and automation services through its innovative software platform. The company focuses on simplifying the often complex process of applying for the Research and Development (R&D) tax credit, especially in light of recent tax law changes regarding R&D capitalization. By leveraging machine learning algorithms, Neo.Tax automates the collection and organization of data from various sources, including emails, documents, and financial systems, which streamlines the tax filing process. Their platform is designed to assist both early-stage startups and larger public companies, ensuring they are audit-ready and capable of optimizing their tax liability. Through its solutions, Neo.Tax aims to alleviate common challenges faced by finance teams in accurately documenting activities and expenses related to tax credits.

Eikon Therapeutics

Series B in 2022
Eikon Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Hayward, California, focused on developing innovative treatments for chronic and life-threatening diseases. Founded in 2019, the company employs advanced super-resolution microscopy and live-cell imaging techniques to discover drugs targeting previously intractable proteins. By integrating biology, engineering, and chemistry, Eikon Therapeutics aims to enhance the understanding of cellular processes and improve drug discovery efficiency. Its proprietary platforms allow for the sensitive identification of compound-protein interactions, enabling the direct measurement of how chemical compounds affect individual proteins in live cells. This novel approach seeks to unlock new therapeutic opportunities and expand the company's pipeline of potential medications.

Anchorage Digital

Series D in 2021
Anchorage Digital is a regulated cryptocurrency platform that offers integrated financial services and infrastructure solutions tailored for institutions. Established in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company operates as the only federally chartered crypto bank in the United States, with an additional office in Singapore that maintains similar security and service standards. Anchorage Digital specializes in secure custody, regulatory compliance, and a variety of cryptocurrency-related services, including trading, staking, and governance. The platform emphasizes modern security engineering to ensure the safety of digital assets while facilitating streamlined participation in blockchain technology for businesses and institutions. With a valuation exceeding $3 billion, Anchorage Digital has attracted investments from prominent firms such as Andreessen Horowitz, Goldman Sachs, and Visa, among others. The company also supports a remote-friendly work environment, with additional offices located in New York, Porto, and Sioux Falls.

Applied Intuition

Series D in 2021
Applied Intuition, Inc. is a software company established in 2017 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with additional offices in Silicon Valley and Detroit, Michigan. The company specializes in providing software infrastructure that supports the safe development, testing, and deployment of autonomous vehicles at scale. Its product suite emphasizes advanced simulation and analytics, offering automotive industries the tools needed to comprehensively test their autonomous vehicle systems. By delivering sophisticated infrastructure tailored for scalability, Applied Intuition enables faster and more efficient development processes for companies in the autonomous vehicle sector.

Shiru

Series A in 2021
Shiru, Inc. is a food technology company based in Oakland, California, established in 2019. The company specializes in developing and producing edible proteins aimed at replacing dairy products and eggs in the food industry. By leveraging artificial intelligence and computational design, Shiru creates enhanced proteins that contribute to sustainable food production. The company's focus on using bioinformatics and precision biology allows it to discover novel natural proteins, thereby enabling clients to replace harmful ingredients with healthier alternatives.

Saildrone

Series C in 2021
Saildrone, Inc. specializes in the design and manufacture of wind and solar-powered autonomous surface vehicles, known as Saildrones, which facilitate cost-effective ocean data collection at scale. Founded in 2012 and based in Alameda, California, the company operates a fleet of these drones to gather live ocean data for various applications, including weather forecasting, oceanography, fish stock analysis, and environmental monitoring. Saildrone's vehicles have traveled over 500,000 nautical miles and spent more than 13,000 days at sea, generating high-resolution datasets that provide critical insights for climate science, maritime security, and ecological management. By utilizing real-time data transmission via satellite, Saildrone enables clients to monitor and mitigate potential ecological disasters, contributing to better understanding and management of global environmental challenges.

Replai

Seed Round in 2021
Replai is a technology company that has developed a creative insights platform focused on the esports industry. Founded in 2019 and based in Porto, Portugal, with additional offices in San Francisco and London, Replai leverages artificial intelligence to create short videos from live esports streams. The platform automates the generation of highlights and adapts content for brands, helping them optimize the performance and engagement of their video creatives. Replai addresses a key challenge for marketers by using AI algorithms to enhance creative strategies, enabling brands and mobile app companies to maximize their growth and sponsorship value. The company has established partnerships with prominent global brands, positioning itself as a leader in the intersection of esports and marketing technology.

Flora

Seed Round in 2021
Flora is a Bay Area-based company focused on acquiring and nurturing sustainable brands to enhance access to affordable, eco-friendly products. The business aims to empower individuals to make sustainable choices in their daily lives, believing that small actions can result in significant environmental benefits. Flora serves over 300,000 customers and contributes to a reduction of 10,000 tons of CO2 emissions annually, a positive impact comparable to the environmental benefits of planting 400,000 trees. Through its commitment to sustainability, Flora seeks to reinvent the market for everyday products, making them both accessible and affordable for consumers.

Mahana Therapeutics

Series B in 2021
Mahana Therapeutics, Inc. is a healthcare company focused on developing digital treatments for individuals with gastrointestinal diseases, particularly irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The company offers a clinically validated application called Parallel, which provides a minimal-contact digital program aimed at improving the quality of life for patients suffering from IBS. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Mahana Therapeutics also has an office in London, United Kingdom. The company's solutions are designed to deliver both physical and psychological support, ensuring that patients receive clinically proven assistance to help them manage their chronic health conditions effectively.

Ahana

Series A in 2021
Ahana, founded in 2020 and based in San Mateo, California, specializes in developing ad hoc analytics solutions built on PrestoDB. The company aims to simplify interactive analytics for organizations of various sizes, providing a platform that facilitates efficient data analysis. Recognizing the widespread adoption of Presto in major internet companies, Ahana focuses on bringing these capabilities to a broader audience while actively promoting and supporting the Presto community. Through its offerings, Ahana seeks to enhance the accessibility and usability of ad hoc analytics across diverse sectors.

DoNotPay

Series B in 2021
DoNotPay, Inc. is a technology company that provides a platform for legal information and self-help through an artificial intelligence-based chatbot. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, DoNotPay assists users in navigating various legal issues, including filing lawsuits, appealing traffic violations, disputing bank fees, and handling bureaucratic challenges. The application is available to residents in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom, offering services to help users fight corporations, protect their privacy, and uncover hidden money. By leveraging AI, DoNotPay aims to make legal assistance more accessible and affordable, enabling individuals to manage judicial matters without traditional legal costs.

HiHello

Series A in 2021
HiHello, Inc. is a software company based in Palo Alto, California, that specializes in developing innovative solutions for contact management and networking. Founded in 2018, HiHello offers a mobile application that enables users to share their contact information with clients and friends through various methods, such as codes, text messages, or emails. The platform allows individuals to create personalized digital business cards, scan physical cards, and maintain an up-to-date address book, facilitating connections that can enhance professional relationships. By streamlining the process of sharing and managing contact details, HiHello aims to help users optimize their business interactions and foster mutually beneficial connections.

Varda

Series A in 2021
Varda Space Industries, Inc. is a space manufacturing startup based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2020 by Delian Asparouhov and Trae Stephens. The company specializes in creating products in space that are intended for terrestrial applications, leveraging the unique advantages of low gravity. Varda aims to establish an infrastructure for harvesting materials from asteroids, enabling the production of new products in space. This approach not only facilitates the manufacturing of innovative goods but also promotes sustainability by reducing reliance on the destructive extraction of Earth's resources.

Carbon Health

Series D in 2021
Carbon Health is a technology-driven healthcare company founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It provides a comprehensive primary care experience through a mobile application that allows users to manage their treatment plans, prescriptions, and lab reports in one place. The company emphasizes convenience and accessibility, offering omnichannel care through various platforms, including clinics, pop-up sites, and virtual consultations. Additionally, Carbon Health has developed a coronavirus assessment tool and has implemented COVID-19 testing services in California, further expanding its commitment to accessible healthcare.

Anduril Industries

Series D in 2021
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that designs, manufactures, and deploys advanced hardware and software products to address complex national security challenges for the United States and its allies. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Irvine, California, the company specializes in developing cutting-edge solutions, including the Lattice Platform—an artificial intelligence system that integrates real-time data into a cohesive operational picture—and the Sentry Tower, which consolidates data from various electromagnetic sources. Additionally, Anduril produces the Ghost sUAS, a man-portable unmanned aerial system capable of executing numerous missions autonomously, and the Anvil sUAS, designed for precision interception of drone threats with human operator verification. Through its innovative technologies, Anduril aims to enhance military capabilities and border surveillance, ensuring the safety and effectiveness of those serving in defense of national interests.

Eikon Therapeutics

Series A in 2021
Eikon Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Hayward, California, focused on developing innovative treatments for chronic and life-threatening diseases. Founded in 2019, the company employs advanced super-resolution microscopy and live-cell imaging techniques to discover drugs targeting previously intractable proteins. By integrating biology, engineering, and chemistry, Eikon Therapeutics aims to enhance the understanding of cellular processes and improve drug discovery efficiency. Its proprietary platforms allow for the sensitive identification of compound-protein interactions, enabling the direct measurement of how chemical compounds affect individual proteins in live cells. This novel approach seeks to unlock new therapeutic opportunities and expand the company's pipeline of potential medications.

Alife

Seed Round in 2021
Alife is a health technology company that focuses on using artificial intelligence to enhance the success rates of pregnancy for individuals undergoing fertility treatments. Founded in 2020 by Paxton Maeder-York and based in San Francisco, California, Alife aims to assist physicians in selecting the healthiest embryos through advanced deep learning and software development. By connecting fertility specialists with patients, the company seeks to improve the overall chances of achieving healthy pregnancies, ultimately supporting its mission of helping people have healthy children.

Benchling

Series E in 2021
Benchling, Inc. is a developer of a cloud-based informatics platform tailored for life sciences research and development. The platform includes a suite of integrated applications that allow scientists to design, share, and document experiments, as well as manage biological entities like plasmids and antibodies. Key features include Benchling Insights, which enables users to visualize and collaborate on structured data, and a biological registration system for inventory tracking. Benchling's solutions cater to a diverse range of applications such as gene therapy, vaccines, and industrial biotechnology, serving scientists in biotech, pharmaceutical, academic, and government sectors. Established in 2012 and based in San Francisco, the company aims to enhance the speed and collaboration of life science research by providing tools that streamline workflows and facilitate critical R&D decisions.

ZEDEDA

Series A in 2021
ZEDEDA, Inc. specializes in edge virtualization software that provides visibility, control, and security for IoT edge gateways, applications, and networks. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in Bengaluru and Pune, the company offers a cloud-native platform that enables organizations to monitor, visualize, and secure real-time edge applications. Its Edge Quick Connect for Azure IoT Edge is a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution that facilitates the management and protection of IoT deployments through virtualization. ZEDEDA's offerings support various applications, including predictive analytics in renewable energy, digital transformation in the oil and gas sector, and industrial automation, allowing clients to maintain control over their edge data without being locked into specific vendors or solutions.

SteadyMD

Series B in 2021
SteadyMD, Inc. is a healthcare company that offers online primary care services throughout the United States. Established in 2016 and headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, with an additional office in Westlake Village, California, SteadyMD connects patients with board-certified clinicians through its digital platform. This service enables patients to address various medical conditions, dietary preferences, and lifestyles via telehealth consultations, including text, call, or video chat options. The company not only serves direct-to-consumer needs but also provides a B2B telehealth infrastructure, allowing partners to enhance their telehealth offerings efficiently across all 50 states. By focusing on personalized care and utilizing advanced technology, SteadyMD aims to improve access to quality healthcare for patients with complex issues and chronic illnesses.

Flex Logix

Series D in 2021
Flex Logix, founded in 2014 and based in Mountain View, California, specializes in semiconductor and software solutions that enable the embedding of field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) of various sizes within integrated circuits. The company's innovative technology allows chips to change their configuration even after they have been shipped, providing chip designers with the flexibility to reprogram essential register-transfer levels at any time. Flex Logix generates revenue through licensing fees for design files and tools, an annual fee for the ongoing use of its EFLX Compiler, and royalties based on usage.

Anchorage Digital

Series C in 2021
Anchorage Digital is a regulated cryptocurrency platform that offers integrated financial services and infrastructure solutions tailored for institutions. Established in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company operates as the only federally chartered crypto bank in the United States, with an additional office in Singapore that maintains similar security and service standards. Anchorage Digital specializes in secure custody, regulatory compliance, and a variety of cryptocurrency-related services, including trading, staking, and governance. The platform emphasizes modern security engineering to ensure the safety of digital assets while facilitating streamlined participation in blockchain technology for businesses and institutions. With a valuation exceeding $3 billion, Anchorage Digital has attracted investments from prominent firms such as Andreessen Horowitz, Goldman Sachs, and Visa, among others. The company also supports a remote-friendly work environment, with additional offices located in New York, Porto, and Sioux Falls.

Plexium

Series A in 2021
Plexium, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, that specializes in developing targeted protein degradation therapies aimed at treating cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Founded in 2017, Plexium utilizes a platform that identifies small molecules capable of modulating E3 ligases, which play a crucial role in protein degradation. This platform includes the DELPhe screening technology, designed for high-content readouts from cell-based assays. By harnessing E3 ligases, Plexium's approach enables selective targeting of various cancers, including small cell lung and breast tumors. The company's innovative research extends beyond existing therapies, exploring new drug-like protein degraders and molecular glues to enhance treatment options for cancer and inflammatory diseases.

Ironclad

Series D in 2020
Ironclad, Inc. develops a contracting platform that automates workflows and approvals to enhance contract processes for legal firms and businesses in the United States. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, the company offers software that provides self-help services, automated templates for various contracts, and e-signature capabilities while managing legal paperwork for early-stage and late-stage technology companies. The platform enables users to identify key terms and entities, convert contracts into code, and efficiently search, tag, and manage contracts as intelligence assets. This streamlining allows legal, sales, and operations teams to optimize how they create, store, and utilize contracts.

Workit Health

Series B in 2020
Workit Health, Inc. is a provider of online therapeutic content and professional counseling services focused on substance use recovery. Established in 2014 and based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the company operates the Workit platform, which offers clinically proven telemedicine treatment for substance use disorder, including online therapy, medication-assisted treatment, psychiatric support, and primary care. Workit Health's services are designed to help individuals achieve long-term recovery from drugs and alcohol while minimizing disruption to their daily lives. The platform facilitates access to on-demand, in-person, and virtual medical and psychosocial support, catering to a wide range of clients including employers, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and recovery communities. Additionally, Workit Health provides accredited opioid addiction treatment featuring buprenorphine, enhancing its commitment to harm reduction in addiction care. The company has locations in California, New Jersey, Alaska, and Washington.

Varda

Seed Round in 2020
Varda Space Industries, Inc. is a space manufacturing startup based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2020 by Delian Asparouhov and Trae Stephens. The company specializes in creating products in space that are intended for terrestrial applications, leveraging the unique advantages of low gravity. Varda aims to establish an infrastructure for harvesting materials from asteroids, enabling the production of new products in space. This approach not only facilitates the manufacturing of innovative goods but also promotes sustainability by reducing reliance on the destructive extraction of Earth's resources.

Applied Intuition

Series C in 2020
Applied Intuition, Inc. is a software company established in 2017 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with additional offices in Silicon Valley and Detroit, Michigan. The company specializes in providing software infrastructure that supports the safe development, testing, and deployment of autonomous vehicles at scale. Its product suite emphasizes advanced simulation and analytics, offering automotive industries the tools needed to comprehensively test their autonomous vehicle systems. By delivering sophisticated infrastructure tailored for scalability, Applied Intuition enables faster and more efficient development processes for companies in the autonomous vehicle sector.

Survios

Funding Round in 2020
Survios is a virtual reality company that creates groundbreaking interactive content powered by cutting edge immersive technology. It is composed of a team of dreamers, makers, artists, thinkers, and gamers. It's focus is all about engaging games., immersive tech and unparalleled presence. Nathan Burba, James Iliff and Alexander Silkin launched Project Holodeck as an interdisciplinary effort at the University of Southern California’s Games program. From Project Holodeck they founded Survios, and continue to focus on virtual reality gaming and immersive technology.

Ahana

Seed Round in 2020
Ahana, founded in 2020 and based in San Mateo, California, specializes in developing ad hoc analytics solutions built on PrestoDB. The company aims to simplify interactive analytics for organizations of various sizes, providing a platform that facilitates efficient data analysis. Recognizing the widespread adoption of Presto in major internet companies, Ahana focuses on bringing these capabilities to a broader audience while actively promoting and supporting the Presto community. Through its offerings, Ahana seeks to enhance the accessibility and usability of ad hoc analytics across diverse sectors.

Roam Research

Seed Round in 2020
Roam Research is a tool that offers services for notetaking and graph databases. Roam Research believes that writing is a tool for thinking. If we can build a tool for helping people write and organize their ideas more effectively, we can help them have better thoughts and solve otherwise intractable problems. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in San Francisco, California, United States.

Auransa

Series A in 2020
Auransa Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Palo Alto, California, is a clinical stage drug development company focused on creating innovative treatments for challenging diseases, including cancer, autoimmune, and neurological disorders. Utilizing a proprietary artificial intelligence platform, Auransa analyzes extensive genomic data from human disease tissues to study molecular subtypes of diseases. This approach allows the company to predict potential drug compounds and identify targets tailored for specific patient populations. Currently, Auransa's internal drug pipeline features a first-in-class investigational new drug for cancer that is undergoing clinical trials. The company actively collaborates with various partners in the biopharma sector to advance its drug development efforts.

Science 37

Venture Round in 2020
Science 37, Inc. is a technology-enabled clinical trial company based in Los Angeles, California, focused on advancing biomedical research through innovative, patient-centric models. The company has developed NORA, a cloud-based mobile research platform that facilitates end-to-end networked clinical trial services, allowing researchers to interact with patients and mobile nurses remotely via videos, photographs, and surveys. By utilizing a decentralized approach, Science 37 enhances patient engagement and access, making it possible to reach populations typically underserved by traditional trial methods. The company operates an extensive in-house network of telemedicine investigators and home-health nurses, enabling it to conduct a significant number of virtual interventional trials efficiently. Science 37 serves a diverse clientele, including pharmaceutical companies, device manufacturers, universities, and biotech firms, thereby contributing to the acceleration of clinical research and the development of new treatments.

OpenSpace

Series B in 2020
OpenSpace is a technology company founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, that specializes in automated 360-degree video capture and mapping for the construction industry. Its core product captures images every half-second and automatically integrates them with project plans, offering builders a comprehensive view of job sites from preconstruction to operations. By employing artificial intelligence, OpenSpace enables the creation of navigable photo representations of construction sites, significantly enhancing data capture speed compared to traditional methods. Additionally, the company's Clear Sight product suite provides AI-powered analytics to quantify project progress, facilitating collaboration and risk reduction in construction workflows.

Anduril Industries

Series C in 2020
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that designs, manufactures, and deploys advanced hardware and software products to address complex national security challenges for the United States and its allies. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Irvine, California, the company specializes in developing cutting-edge solutions, including the Lattice Platform—an artificial intelligence system that integrates real-time data into a cohesive operational picture—and the Sentry Tower, which consolidates data from various electromagnetic sources. Additionally, Anduril produces the Ghost sUAS, a man-portable unmanned aerial system capable of executing numerous missions autonomously, and the Anvil sUAS, designed for precision interception of drone threats with human operator verification. Through its innovative technologies, Anduril aims to enhance military capabilities and border surveillance, ensuring the safety and effectiveness of those serving in defense of national interests.

Neo.Tax

Seed Round in 2020
Neo.Tax, based in Mountain View, California, offers tax preparation and automation services through its innovative software platform. The company focuses on simplifying the often complex process of applying for the Research and Development (R&D) tax credit, especially in light of recent tax law changes regarding R&D capitalization. By leveraging machine learning algorithms, Neo.Tax automates the collection and organization of data from various sources, including emails, documents, and financial systems, which streamlines the tax filing process. Their platform is designed to assist both early-stage startups and larger public companies, ensuring they are audit-ready and capable of optimizing their tax liability. Through its solutions, Neo.Tax aims to alleviate common challenges faced by finance teams in accurately documenting activities and expenses related to tax credits.

Benchling

Series D in 2020
Benchling, Inc. is a developer of a cloud-based informatics platform tailored for life sciences research and development. The platform includes a suite of integrated applications that allow scientists to design, share, and document experiments, as well as manage biological entities like plasmids and antibodies. Key features include Benchling Insights, which enables users to visualize and collaborate on structured data, and a biological registration system for inventory tracking. Benchling's solutions cater to a diverse range of applications such as gene therapy, vaccines, and industrial biotechnology, serving scientists in biotech, pharmaceutical, academic, and government sectors. Established in 2012 and based in San Francisco, the company aims to enhance the speed and collaboration of life science research by providing tools that streamline workflows and facilitate critical R&D decisions.

Braid Health

Series A in 2020
Braid Health, Inc., founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, specializes in developing artificial intelligence-driven diagnostic tools for radiology. The company offers an AI-powered diagnostic collaboration platform that enhances the speed, quality, and workflow of radiologists and healthcare providers. By integrating AI diagnostics with the expertise of board-certified radiologists, Braid Health supports real-time quality assurance and facilitates seamless integration with Electronic Health Records (EHR). This innovative approach allows healthcare professionals to deliver accurate diagnoses efficiently, improving overall patient care and access to medical imaging services.

Mahana Therapeutics

Series A in 2020
Mahana Therapeutics, Inc. is a healthcare company focused on developing digital treatments for individuals with gastrointestinal diseases, particularly irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The company offers a clinically validated application called Parallel, which provides a minimal-contact digital program aimed at improving the quality of life for patients suffering from IBS. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Mahana Therapeutics also has an office in London, United Kingdom. The company's solutions are designed to deliver both physical and psychological support, ensuring that patients receive clinically proven assistance to help them manage their chronic health conditions effectively.

Ripcord

Series B in 2020
Ripcord, Inc. is a robotic digitization company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The company specializes in creating a platform for paperless document management, utilizing advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and vision-guided robotics. Their primary product, Canopy, employs automation software to capture, enrich, and organize essential content, effectively creating a digital twin of information. By integrating sensors and software automation, Ripcord enables enterprises to enhance their business processes, improving speed, quality, and accuracy in managing important documents. The company, originally known as Ripcord Digital, Inc., rebranded in June 2017 to reflect its focus on innovative digitization solutions.

Mahana Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2020
Mahana Therapeutics, Inc. is a healthcare company focused on developing digital treatments for individuals with gastrointestinal diseases, particularly irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The company offers a clinically validated application called Parallel, which provides a minimal-contact digital program aimed at improving the quality of life for patients suffering from IBS. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Mahana Therapeutics also has an office in London, United Kingdom. The company's solutions are designed to deliver both physical and psychological support, ensuring that patients receive clinically proven assistance to help them manage their chronic health conditions effectively.

Orbital Insight

Series D in 2019
Orbital Insight, Inc. is a geospatial analytics company based in Palo Alto, California, established in 2013. The firm develops a cloud-based platform that employs artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze vast amounts of geospatial data, including satellite imagery, mobile location signals, and other Internet of Things data. This technology enables organizations, including businesses, governments, and NGOs, to gain insights into societal and economic trends that may not be visible to the naked eye. Orbital Insight's products, such as Orbital Insight GO, GO Consumer, and GO Energy, provide users with actionable intelligence regarding infrastructure, supply chain dynamics, and energy resources. By transforming billions of data points into clear, usable information, the company supports data-driven decision-making in various sectors.

Shiru

Seed Round in 2019
Shiru, Inc. is a food technology company based in Oakland, California, established in 2019. The company specializes in developing and producing edible proteins aimed at replacing dairy products and eggs in the food industry. By leveraging artificial intelligence and computational design, Shiru creates enhanced proteins that contribute to sustainable food production. The company's focus on using bioinformatics and precision biology allows it to discover novel natural proteins, thereby enabling clients to replace harmful ingredients with healthier alternatives.

Applied Intuition

Series B in 2019
Applied Intuition, Inc. is a software company established in 2017 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with additional offices in Silicon Valley and Detroit, Michigan. The company specializes in providing software infrastructure that supports the safe development, testing, and deployment of autonomous vehicles at scale. Its product suite emphasizes advanced simulation and analytics, offering automotive industries the tools needed to comprehensively test their autonomous vehicle systems. By delivering sophisticated infrastructure tailored for scalability, Applied Intuition enables faster and more efficient development processes for companies in the autonomous vehicle sector.

Anduril Industries

Series B in 2019
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that designs, manufactures, and deploys advanced hardware and software products to address complex national security challenges for the United States and its allies. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Irvine, California, the company specializes in developing cutting-edge solutions, including the Lattice Platform—an artificial intelligence system that integrates real-time data into a cohesive operational picture—and the Sentry Tower, which consolidates data from various electromagnetic sources. Additionally, Anduril produces the Ghost sUAS, a man-portable unmanned aerial system capable of executing numerous missions autonomously, and the Anvil sUAS, designed for precision interception of drone threats with human operator verification. Through its innovative technologies, Anduril aims to enhance military capabilities and border surveillance, ensuring the safety and effectiveness of those serving in defense of national interests.

Mythic

Series B in 2019
Mythic Inc. is a technology company that designs and develops silicon chips and artificial intelligence processing units (IPUs) for a wide range of applications, from consumer electronics and wearables to autonomous vehicles and robotic drones. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, with an additional office in Austin, Texas, Mythic specializes in analog matrix processors that utilize unique compute-in-memory technology. Their products, including the M1076 Analog Matrix Processor and various PCIe and M.2 cards, integrate AI capabilities directly into compact chips, enabling desktop-level processing power in smaller devices. The company emphasizes its expertise in neural networks, processor architecture, and software design to deliver efficient AI solutions while maintaining performance, power efficiency, and accuracy in real-world environments.

Lightform

Series A in 2019
Lightform, Inc. is a computer vision and hardware company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in projected augmented reality. Founded in 2014, the company develops innovative solutions that enable users to create and project animated content onto various scenes. Their offerings include sound-reactive projectors, projector kits, and a desktop application that simplifies the projection mapping workflow, allowing for seamless control and content updates via laptop or smartphone. Lightform's technology incorporates 3D scanning capabilities, enabling the capture of complex scenes and automatic alignment adjustments, which enhance the integration of real objects with projected imagery. By streamlining the creation and projection process, Lightform empowers users to transform spaces with dynamic visual effects and ambient interfaces.

Cala Health

Series C in 2019
Cala Health, Inc. is a bioelectronic medicine company based in Burlingame, California, founded in 2013. It specializes in developing wearable neuromodulation therapies aimed at treating chronic diseases. The company's flagship product, Cala Trio, is a non-invasive prescription therapy designed to provide transient relief from hand tremors in adults with essential tremor. By integrating advancements in neuroscience and technology, Cala Health focuses on delivering individualized peripheral nerve stimulation. In addition to its work on essential tremor, the company is also developing therapies for other neurological conditions, including Parkinson's disease, as well as applications in psychiatry, cardiology, and autoimmune disorders.

ZEDEDA

Series A in 2019
ZEDEDA, Inc. specializes in edge virtualization software that provides visibility, control, and security for IoT edge gateways, applications, and networks. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in Bengaluru and Pune, the company offers a cloud-native platform that enables organizations to monitor, visualize, and secure real-time edge applications. Its Edge Quick Connect for Azure IoT Edge is a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution that facilitates the management and protection of IoT deployments through virtualization. ZEDEDA's offerings support various applications, including predictive analytics in renewable energy, digital transformation in the oil and gas sector, and industrial automation, allowing clients to maintain control over their edge data without being locked into specific vendors or solutions.

Science 37

Series D in 2019
Science 37, Inc. is a technology-enabled clinical trial company based in Los Angeles, California, focused on advancing biomedical research through innovative, patient-centric models. The company has developed NORA, a cloud-based mobile research platform that facilitates end-to-end networked clinical trial services, allowing researchers to interact with patients and mobile nurses remotely via videos, photographs, and surveys. By utilizing a decentralized approach, Science 37 enhances patient engagement and access, making it possible to reach populations typically underserved by traditional trial methods. The company operates an extensive in-house network of telemedicine investigators and home-health nurses, enabling it to conduct a significant number of virtual interventional trials efficiently. Science 37 serves a diverse clientele, including pharmaceutical companies, device manufacturers, universities, and biotech firms, thereby contributing to the acceleration of clinical research and the development of new treatments.

Eikon Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2019
Eikon Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Hayward, California, focused on developing innovative treatments for chronic and life-threatening diseases. Founded in 2019, the company employs advanced super-resolution microscopy and live-cell imaging techniques to discover drugs targeting previously intractable proteins. By integrating biology, engineering, and chemistry, Eikon Therapeutics aims to enhance the understanding of cellular processes and improve drug discovery efficiency. Its proprietary platforms allow for the sensitive identification of compound-protein interactions, enabling the direct measurement of how chemical compounds affect individual proteins in live cells. This novel approach seeks to unlock new therapeutic opportunities and expand the company's pipeline of potential medications.

Auris Health

Series E in 2018
Auris Health, Inc., based in Redwood City, California, develops innovative robotic technology for medical applications, particularly in the field of endoscopy. The company is known for its Monarch Platform, which facilitates diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopic procedures by utilizing small cameras and tools that access the body through natural openings. In addition to endoscopic applications, Auris Health is creating a novel dual-arm microsurgical system aimed at enhancing ophthalmic surgery. By integrating advancements in imaging technology, robotics, micro-instrumentation, and data science, Auris Health seeks to transform medical interventions, ultimately improving patient outcomes and reducing costs. Founded in 2007, the company operates as a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson.

Braid Health

Seed Round in 2018
Braid Health, Inc., founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, specializes in developing artificial intelligence-driven diagnostic tools for radiology. The company offers an AI-powered diagnostic collaboration platform that enhances the speed, quality, and workflow of radiologists and healthcare providers. By integrating AI diagnostics with the expertise of board-certified radiologists, Braid Health supports real-time quality assurance and facilitates seamless integration with Electronic Health Records (EHR). This innovative approach allows healthcare professionals to deliver accurate diagnoses efficiently, improving overall patient care and access to medical imaging services.

Visla Labs

Seed Round in 2018
Visla Labs Inc. is a San Francisco-based startup focused on developing an artificial intelligence platform tailored for the radiology and healthcare sectors. Incorporated in 2018, the company is dedicated to advancing healthcare technology, aiming to create innovative solutions that enhance diagnostic processes and patient care. With venture capital backing, Visla Labs is positioned for significant growth as it approaches a critical milestone in its development.

Bright Machines

Series A in 2018
Bright Machines, Inc. is a manufacturing company founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Tel Aviv, China, and Mexico. The company specializes in creating robotic arms and cells for micro factories, focusing on the assembly and inspection of electronic products. It aims to reduce manual labor in manufacturing by integrating advanced robotics with a software-defined manufacturing platform. This platform leverages artificial intelligence, machine learning, and production data to enhance automation processes, resulting in robots that are adaptable and equipped with sensor technology and computer vision. Bright Machines enables its clients to innovate rapidly and achieve better production yields at lower costs, meeting the evolving demands of the manufacturing sector.

Aeva

Series A in 2018
Aeva is a machine vision company that specializes in developing advanced optical-based sensors, particularly in the field of lidar technology, which is essential for autonomous vehicles. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Aeva integrates vision, depth, and motion sensing into a single product that delivers superior performance regarding range, resolution, and velocity measurement under various weather conditions. Its proprietary Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) technology enables the creation of a 4D LiDAR-on-chip, which has applications beyond automated driving, including consumer electronics, health, industrial automation, and security. Aeva operates primarily in North America, EMEA, and Asia, with the majority of its revenue generated from the North American market.

Nozomi Networks

Series C in 2018
Nozomi Networks Inc. specializes in cybersecurity solutions for operational technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) environments. The company offers a suite of products, including the Guardian system, which monitors network communications and device behavior to enhance visibility and awareness of OT and IoT activities. Additionally, Nozomi Networks provides a Central Management Console for unified oversight of its appliances and services like Threat Intelligence and Asset Intelligence, which keep the Guardian system updated with crucial data about device profiles and behaviors. Their solutions are designed to improve cybersecurity, operational reliability, and integration between IT and OT for various industries, including critical infrastructure, energy, manufacturing, and transportation. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Nozomi Networks has established a global presence with offices in multiple locations.

Applied Intuition

Series A in 2018
Applied Intuition, Inc. is a software company established in 2017 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with additional offices in Silicon Valley and Detroit, Michigan. The company specializes in providing software infrastructure that supports the safe development, testing, and deployment of autonomous vehicles at scale. Its product suite emphasizes advanced simulation and analytics, offering automotive industries the tools needed to comprehensively test their autonomous vehicle systems. By delivering sophisticated infrastructure tailored for scalability, Applied Intuition enables faster and more efficient development processes for companies in the autonomous vehicle sector.

Common Networks

Series B in 2018
Common Networks, Inc. is a software-driven internet service provider based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2016. The company aims to deliver fast and affordable broadband internet to homes, particularly in suburban areas. By utilizing wireless technology and proprietary software algorithms, Common Networks offers fiber-class home internet services, including 5G wireless networks. This innovative approach allows the company to challenge traditional cable providers and incumbents in the industry, ensuring that customers receive ultra-high-speed internet access without the burden of monopolized pricing.

Oasis Labs

Series A in 2018
Oasis Labs, Inc. is a company that operates a blockchain platform focused on scalable and privacy-preserving smart contracts. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Oasis Labs provides a privacy-first cloud computing solution that supports the development of decentralized applications. The platform enables the creation of smart contract applications that prioritize privacy while maintaining high performance and scalability. By addressing challenges related to data management and security, Oasis Labs aims to facilitate the adoption of blockchain technology in real-world applications and empower businesses to leverage decentralized trust without compromising privacy.

Cape Analytics

Series B in 2018
Cape Analytics, LLC is a technology company that specializes in an artificial intelligence-based geospatial imagery data platform designed for the insurance and reinsurance sectors in the United States. Founded in 2014 and based in Mountain View, California, the company employs deep learning and computer vision to provide instant property intelligence, allowing insurers and property stakeholders to obtain critical property attributes during the underwriting process. This platform offers the precision and detail typically associated with on-site inspections, but with the added benefits of speed and extensive coverage. By streamlining access to valuable property data, Cape Analytics enhances the efficiency of underwriting for real estate and insurance companies.

Vium

Series B in 2018
Vium, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on transforming preclinical research and enhancing animal welfare through the development of digital biomarkers. Fully accredited by AAALAC International, Vium has received commendation for its commitment to the principles of humane animal research. The company's platform, known as Digital Vivarium and Vium Cloud, integrates advanced technologies such as computer vision, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to non-invasively capture and analyze physiological metrics and behaviors. This innovative approach provides researchers across biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and academic sectors with accurate data that facilitates better decision-making regarding which compounds to advance to clinical trials. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, Vium aims to accelerate the preclinical drug discovery and development pipeline while ensuring ethical standards in research practices.

Saildrone

Series B in 2018
Saildrone, Inc. specializes in the design and manufacture of wind and solar-powered autonomous surface vehicles, known as Saildrones, which facilitate cost-effective ocean data collection at scale. Founded in 2012 and based in Alameda, California, the company operates a fleet of these drones to gather live ocean data for various applications, including weather forecasting, oceanography, fish stock analysis, and environmental monitoring. Saildrone's vehicles have traveled over 500,000 nautical miles and spent more than 13,000 days at sea, generating high-resolution datasets that provide critical insights for climate science, maritime security, and ecological management. By utilizing real-time data transmission via satellite, Saildrone enables clients to monitor and mitigate potential ecological disasters, contributing to better understanding and management of global environmental challenges.

Kyruus

Corporate Round in 2018
Kyruus, Inc. is a Boston-based company that develops web-based software solutions aimed at optimizing physician networks for hospitals, health systems, and life science companies. Founded in 2010, Kyruus offers a suite of analytically driven products designed to enhance provider search and scheduling, ensuring that patients are matched with the most suitable healthcare providers. Key offerings include Kyruus Passport, which allows physicians to track their activity and productivity, and Kyruus Profiles, which enables administrators to analyze physician performance metrics. Additionally, the company provides Kyruus MDSeekyr, a platform for identifying high-value providers, and Kyruus Insight Reports, which help executives evaluate network activity and performance trends. By leveraging a proprietary provider data management platform, Kyruus enhances patient engagement and aligns provider supply with patient demand, ultimately improving the overall healthcare experience. Kyruus also maintains offices in San Francisco and New York.

Arraiy

Series A in 2018
Arraiy, Inc. is a company based in Palo Alto, California, focused on developing an AI-driven production platform for the motion picture and television industry. Founded in 2016 and formerly known as opencv.ai, Arraiy utilizes computer vision and machine learning to enhance the filmmaking process. The company collaborates with major studios, industry veterans, and award-winning artists to innovate visual storytelling and integrate real and virtual worlds seamlessly. Through its platform, Arraiy aims to empower creators with greater creative freedom and redefine the standards of visual content production. As of July 2020, Arraiy operates as a subsidiary of Matterport, Inc.

Mythic

Series B in 2018
Mythic Inc. is a technology company that designs and develops silicon chips and artificial intelligence processing units (IPUs) for a wide range of applications, from consumer electronics and wearables to autonomous vehicles and robotic drones. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, with an additional office in Austin, Texas, Mythic specializes in analog matrix processors that utilize unique compute-in-memory technology. Their products, including the M1076 Analog Matrix Processor and various PCIe and M.2 cards, integrate AI capabilities directly into compact chips, enabling desktop-level processing power in smaller devices. The company emphasizes its expertise in neural networks, processor architecture, and software design to deliver efficient AI solutions while maintaining performance, power efficiency, and accuracy in real-world environments.

ZEDEDA

Seed Round in 2018
ZEDEDA, Inc. specializes in edge virtualization software that provides visibility, control, and security for IoT edge gateways, applications, and networks. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in Bengaluru and Pune, the company offers a cloud-native platform that enables organizations to monitor, visualize, and secure real-time edge applications. Its Edge Quick Connect for Azure IoT Edge is a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution that facilitates the management and protection of IoT deployments through virtualization. ZEDEDA's offerings support various applications, including predictive analytics in renewable energy, digital transformation in the oil and gas sector, and industrial automation, allowing clients to maintain control over their edge data without being locked into specific vendors or solutions.

Halo Neuroscience

Series B in 2018
Halo Neuroscience develops and markets neurotechnology systems to help individuals unlock their true potential. Their first product, Halo Sport, utilizes Neuropriming technology to accelerate skill and strength acquisition in elite athletes. Neuropriming is the process of using electrical stimulation during movement-based training to build stronger, more optimized connections between your brain and muscles. This process induces a temporary state of hyper-learning or "hyperplasticity" in the brain, which refines the brain's ability to learn and adapt to training. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is based in San Francisco, CA.

Nozomi Networks

Series B in 2018
Nozomi Networks Inc. specializes in cybersecurity solutions for operational technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) environments. The company offers a suite of products, including the Guardian system, which monitors network communications and device behavior to enhance visibility and awareness of OT and IoT activities. Additionally, Nozomi Networks provides a Central Management Console for unified oversight of its appliances and services like Threat Intelligence and Asset Intelligence, which keep the Guardian system updated with crucial data about device profiles and behaviors. Their solutions are designed to improve cybersecurity, operational reliability, and integration between IT and OT for various industries, including critical infrastructure, energy, manufacturing, and transportation. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Nozomi Networks has established a global presence with offices in multiple locations.

Computable

Seed Round in 2018
Computable Labs is a technology company focused on developing blockchain and distributed systems to create a decentralized data marketplace specifically for artificial intelligence applications. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company aims to establish an open-source protocol that facilitates a fair economic system and decentralized governance for data organization and sharing on the Internet. This innovative approach seeks to enhance data accessibility and usability for AI development, promoting a more equitable landscape for data exchange.

Subspace

Seed Round in 2018
Subspace Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in network optimization solutions, primarily for the gaming industry. Founded in 2011, Subspace develops a software platform that enhances online experiences by optimizing traffic routing and minimizing latency, effectively replacing traditional network infrastructure hardware. The company's services encompass networking-as-a-service, which supports a variety of applications, including multiplayer online games, video, voice, fintech, and transportation solutions. By leveraging cloud capabilities, Subspace creates a parallel internet that bypasses congested traffic, allowing clients to deliver faster and more reliable online experiences to their users.

Ripcord

Series B in 2017
Ripcord, Inc. is a robotic digitization company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The company specializes in creating a platform for paperless document management, utilizing advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and vision-guided robotics. Their primary product, Canopy, employs automation software to capture, enrich, and organize essential content, effectively creating a digital twin of information. By integrating sensors and software automation, Ripcord enables enterprises to enhance their business processes, improving speed, quality, and accuracy in managing important documents. The company, originally known as Ripcord Digital, Inc., rebranded in June 2017 to reflect its focus on innovative digitization solutions.

Lightform

Seed Round in 2017
Lightform, Inc. is a computer vision and hardware company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in projected augmented reality. Founded in 2014, the company develops innovative solutions that enable users to create and project animated content onto various scenes. Their offerings include sound-reactive projectors, projector kits, and a desktop application that simplifies the projection mapping workflow, allowing for seamless control and content updates via laptop or smartphone. Lightform's technology incorporates 3D scanning capabilities, enabling the capture of complex scenes and automatic alignment adjustments, which enhance the integration of real objects with projected imagery. By streamlining the creation and projection process, Lightform empowers users to transform spaces with dynamic visual effects and ambient interfaces.

Physera

Seed Round in 2017
Physera, Inc. is a company focused on delivering digital musculoskeletal care by connecting patients with physical therapists through a mobile application. Founded in 2015 and based in Palo Alto, California, the platform provides patients suffering from musculoskeletal injuries with access to tailored workout plans, along with features such as in-app animations and voice prompts designed to facilitate exercise therapy and alleviate pain. The application collects data to help assess the effectiveness of these routines, enabling physical therapists to create targeted recovery and maintenance plans that can be coordinated remotely. Physera serves a diverse clientele, including patients with muscular pain, self-insured employers, and large health plans. As of May 2020, Physera operates as a subsidiary of Omada Health, Inc.

Citizen

Series A in 2017
Citizen is a mobile application that offers users real-time safety alerts and incident updates. It aims to enhance personal and community safety by notifying individuals about emergencies based on the latest 911 data. The app provides live stories, real-time updates, and user-generated content, allowing users to stay informed about local incidents and activities. Citizen has been recognized for its effectiveness in critical situations, such as evacuating people from dangerous environments and assisting in the reunification of missing persons with their families. With millions of downloads across the United States, the app operates in numerous urban markets, including New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Chicago, making it a vital tool for individuals seeking to ensure their safety and that of their loved ones.

Ripcord

Series B in 2017
Ripcord, Inc. is a robotic digitization company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The company specializes in creating a platform for paperless document management, utilizing advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and vision-guided robotics. Their primary product, Canopy, employs automation software to capture, enrich, and organize essential content, effectively creating a digital twin of information. By integrating sensors and software automation, Ripcord enables enterprises to enhance their business processes, improving speed, quality, and accuracy in managing important documents. The company, originally known as Ripcord Digital, Inc., rebranded in June 2017 to reflect its focus on innovative digitization solutions.

Auris Health

Series D in 2017
Auris Health, Inc., based in Redwood City, California, develops innovative robotic technology for medical applications, particularly in the field of endoscopy. The company is known for its Monarch Platform, which facilitates diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopic procedures by utilizing small cameras and tools that access the body through natural openings. In addition to endoscopic applications, Auris Health is creating a novel dual-arm microsurgical system aimed at enhancing ophthalmic surgery. By integrating advancements in imaging technology, robotics, micro-instrumentation, and data science, Auris Health seeks to transform medical interventions, ultimately improving patient outcomes and reducing costs. Founded in 2007, the company operates as a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson.

Common Networks

Series A in 2017
Common Networks, Inc. is a software-driven internet service provider based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2016. The company aims to deliver fast and affordable broadband internet to homes, particularly in suburban areas. By utilizing wireless technology and proprietary software algorithms, Common Networks offers fiber-class home internet services, including 5G wireless networks. This innovative approach allows the company to challenge traditional cable providers and incumbents in the industry, ensuring that customers receive ultra-high-speed internet access without the burden of monopolized pricing.

Mythic

Series A in 2017
Mythic Inc. is a technology company that designs and develops silicon chips and artificial intelligence processing units (IPUs) for a wide range of applications, from consumer electronics and wearables to autonomous vehicles and robotic drones. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, with an additional office in Austin, Texas, Mythic specializes in analog matrix processors that utilize unique compute-in-memory technology. Their products, including the M1076 Analog Matrix Processor and various PCIe and M.2 cards, integrate AI capabilities directly into compact chips, enabling desktop-level processing power in smaller devices. The company emphasizes its expertise in neural networks, processor architecture, and software design to deliver efficient AI solutions while maintaining performance, power efficiency, and accuracy in real-world environments.

Flex Logix

Series B in 2017
Flex Logix, founded in 2014 and based in Mountain View, California, specializes in semiconductor and software solutions that enable the embedding of field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) of various sizes within integrated circuits. The company's innovative technology allows chips to change their configuration even after they have been shipped, providing chip designers with the flexibility to reprogram essential register-transfer levels at any time. Flex Logix generates revenue through licensing fees for design files and tools, an annual fee for the ongoing use of its EFLX Compiler, and royalties based on usage.
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