Echodyne develops and manufactures meta-materials-based radar technologies. The company combines the patented technology of metamaterials with powerful software to create a radar sensor with unprecedented performance at commercial price points. Echodyne's patented technology and powerful software create a high-performance radar platform that produces security and machine autonomy solutions for government, defense, and industry.
Echodyne was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Kirkland, Washington.
Nodar, Inc. specializes in manufacturing advanced sensors for various transportation modes, including cars, trucks, drones, ships, trains, and aircraft. The company offers innovative LiDAR technology and a 3D stereo vision system called Nodar Longbow, which is designed to enhance the capabilities of autonomous vehicles. Founded in 2018 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, Nodar aims to provide a cost-effective and high-performance solution for the automotive, marine, and railway industries. Their products, including the Hammerhead system, utilize off-the-shelf cameras to deliver precise depth sensing, targeting applications for level 3 and level 4 autonomous vehicles. This technology supports functions such as collision warning, path planning, and automatic emergency braking, contributing to improved safety and performance in the automotive sector.
Built Robotics Inc. develops automation technology solutions for the construction industry. It develops AI guidance systems to transform heavy equipment into autonomous robots, which combines various sensors, such as GPS, cameras, and Lidar with advanced software. The company’s guidance systems are deployed on earthmoving equipment, and used to build critical infrastructure, such as wind farms, oil and gas pipelines, mining, and new housing developments. Built Robotics Inc. was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
AviadoBio mission is to transform the lives of people living with neurodegenerative disorders by developing and delivering transformative gene therapies for diseases including frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The Company’s technology is based on pioneering research from King’s College London and the UK Dementia Research Institute.
Arris Composites, Inc. is an industrial engineering company that specializes in the development and manufacture of carbon fiber composites for mass-market applications. Founded in 2017 and based in Berkeley, California, the company focuses on sectors such as aerospace, automotive, and consumer products. Arris Composites is known for its innovative manufacturing process that allows for the precise alignment of continuous carbon fibers, as well as the integration of electronic components and multifunctional materials into a single, optimized part. This technology enables clients to utilize advanced composites that enhance performance and efficiency in various applications.
TAE Technologies is leveraging proprietary science and engineering to tackle the world’s biggest challenges. Their core mission is to create a new source of clean energy – one that’s powered by nature’s own processes and produces no harmful byproducts. Their groundbreaking work has led to industry-wide advances in accelerator and plasma physics, and acted as a catalyst for adjacent innovations based on their results. With 20 years of focused research, TAE Technologies is on a purposeful path to commercial fusion energy and pioneering sustainable solutions for a better tomorrow.
Arris Composites, Inc. is an industrial engineering company that specializes in the development and manufacture of carbon fiber composites for mass-market applications. Founded in 2017 and based in Berkeley, California, the company focuses on sectors such as aerospace, automotive, and consumer products. Arris Composites is known for its innovative manufacturing process that allows for the precise alignment of continuous carbon fibers, as well as the integration of electronic components and multifunctional materials into a single, optimized part. This technology enables clients to utilize advanced composites that enhance performance and efficiency in various applications.
Vimaan Robotics, Inc. specializes in developing fully autonomous solutions for drone management, data acquisition, and analytics. Founded in 2016 and based in Burlingame, California, the company focuses on creating next-generation drone technology tailored for industrial indoor environments. Vimaan Robotics aims to enhance operational efficiency through safe, quiet, and intelligent automation in drone operations. As an industry pioneer, it is dedicated to advancing the capabilities of drones to meet the specific needs of various sectors.
Built Robotics Inc. develops automation technology solutions for the construction industry. It develops AI guidance systems to transform heavy equipment into autonomous robots, which combines various sensors, such as GPS, cameras, and Lidar with advanced software. The company’s guidance systems are deployed on earthmoving equipment, and used to build critical infrastructure, such as wind farms, oil and gas pipelines, mining, and new housing developments. Built Robotics Inc. was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Echodyne develops and manufactures meta-materials-based radar technologies. The company combines the patented technology of metamaterials with powerful software to create a radar sensor with unprecedented performance at commercial price points. Echodyne's patented technology and powerful software create a high-performance radar platform that produces security and machine autonomy solutions for government, defense, and industry.
Echodyne was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Kirkland, Washington.
Arris Composites, Inc. is an industrial engineering company that specializes in the development and manufacture of carbon fiber composites for mass-market applications. Founded in 2017 and based in Berkeley, California, the company focuses on sectors such as aerospace, automotive, and consumer products. Arris Composites is known for its innovative manufacturing process that allows for the precise alignment of continuous carbon fibers, as well as the integration of electronic components and multifunctional materials into a single, optimized part. This technology enables clients to utilize advanced composites that enhance performance and efficiency in various applications.
BlackBird Air Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that offers online travel services through its website and mobile application. Founded in 2016, it aims to provide alternative transportation options beyond traditional driving. The company seeks to address the limitations and frustrations associated with car-centric travel by promoting more efficient and flexible travel solutions. As of February 2020, BlackBird operates as a subsidiary of Surf Air Inc. The company's mission reflects a commitment to enhancing personal transportation and redefining travel experiences for its users.
Teal has raised over $20M in venture financing and is based in Salt Lake City, Utah. We build our own hardware and software drone platforms for Consumer and Enterprise applications. Teal One, our flagship product, is one of the highest performing drones in the market, offering an incredible flight experience to users, premium hardware and design, and a software platform that fuels innovation.
Ursa Space Systems Inc. is a provider of geospatial services that specializes in aerial and space-based data products, enhancing geographic mapping and location-based information services available day and night, regardless of weather conditions. The company's imagery and information products support market and weather forecasting, agricultural yield assessment, disaster response, and military intelligence. Ursa has developed solutions such as the Global Oil Storage Monitoring, which assists hedge funds, commodities traders, banks, and oil companies in tracking oil storage worldwide. The company serves multiple sectors, including precision agriculture, business intelligence, weather, humanitarian efforts, and mapping. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Ithaca, New York, Ursa leverages radar satellite data to provide timely reports, enabling informed decision-making in the finance and energy industries.
Built Robotics Inc. develops automation technology solutions for the construction industry. It develops AI guidance systems to transform heavy equipment into autonomous robots, which combines various sensors, such as GPS, cameras, and Lidar with advanced software. The company’s guidance systems are deployed on earthmoving equipment, and used to build critical infrastructure, such as wind farms, oil and gas pipelines, mining, and new housing developments. Built Robotics Inc. was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Private Equity Round in 2017
Wheels Up is a membership-based private aviation company that focuses on reducing the upfront cost to fly privately, providing flexibility, service, and safety. Its mobile app enables members to book flights, manage their accounts, and participate in ride-share opportunities. Its members also have given access to the Wheels Down program. The company was founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, United States.
Wheels Up is a membership-based private aviation company that focuses on reducing the upfront cost to fly privately, providing flexibility, service, and safety. Its mobile app enables members to book flights, manage their accounts, and participate in ride-share opportunities. Its members also have given access to the Wheels Down program. The company was founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, United States.
Desktop Metal, Inc. specializes in additive manufacturing solutions tailored for engineers, designers, and manufacturers across various industries, including automotive, aerospace, healthcare, and consumer products. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, the company offers several products, such as the Production System for industrial manufacturing, the Shop System for machine and job shops, the Studio System for office environments, and Fiber, a desktop 3D printer. By focusing on the entire production process from prototyping to mass production, Desktop Metal aims to transform how metal parts are designed and manufactured. The company has secured significant equity funding from notable investors, which has helped build a team of experts in materials science, hardware and software engineering, and design.
Aera Technology develops cognitive software solutions that focus on supply chain intelligence through a cloud-based platform. Its Cognitive Operating System integrates artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data modeling to enhance business operations by allowing employees to build and automate their own digital skills. The platform facilitates demand planning by harmonizing data from various sources, including ERP, CRM, and social feeds. Aera Technology offers a range of applications, including demand forecasting, order-to-cash, and procure-to-pay solutions, and provides services such as implementation, project management, and data validation. The company serves various industries, including pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, retail, wholesale, and consumer packaged goods. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Aera Technology was previously known as FusionOps and has expanded its presence with offices in multiple countries, including France, Romania, India, Australia, and Singapore.
Echodyne develops and manufactures meta-materials-based radar technologies. The company combines the patented technology of metamaterials with powerful software to create a radar sensor with unprecedented performance at commercial price points. Echodyne's patented technology and powerful software create a high-performance radar platform that produces security and machine autonomy solutions for government, defense, and industry.
Echodyne was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Kirkland, Washington.
Desktop Metal, Inc. specializes in additive manufacturing solutions tailored for engineers, designers, and manufacturers across various industries, including automotive, aerospace, healthcare, and consumer products. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, the company offers several products, such as the Production System for industrial manufacturing, the Shop System for machine and job shops, the Studio System for office environments, and Fiber, a desktop 3D printer. By focusing on the entire production process from prototyping to mass production, Desktop Metal aims to transform how metal parts are designed and manufactured. The company has secured significant equity funding from notable investors, which has helped build a team of experts in materials science, hardware and software engineering, and design.
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Desktop Metal, Inc. specializes in additive manufacturing solutions tailored for engineers, designers, and manufacturers across various industries, including automotive, aerospace, healthcare, and consumer products. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, the company offers several products, such as the Production System for industrial manufacturing, the Shop System for machine and job shops, the Studio System for office environments, and Fiber, a desktop 3D printer. By focusing on the entire production process from prototyping to mass production, Desktop Metal aims to transform how metal parts are designed and manufactured. The company has secured significant equity funding from notable investors, which has helped build a team of experts in materials science, hardware and software engineering, and design.
Aera Technology develops cognitive software solutions that focus on supply chain intelligence through a cloud-based platform. Its Cognitive Operating System integrates artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data modeling to enhance business operations by allowing employees to build and automate their own digital skills. The platform facilitates demand planning by harmonizing data from various sources, including ERP, CRM, and social feeds. Aera Technology offers a range of applications, including demand forecasting, order-to-cash, and procure-to-pay solutions, and provides services such as implementation, project management, and data validation. The company serves various industries, including pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, retail, wholesale, and consumer packaged goods. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Aera Technology was previously known as FusionOps and has expanded its presence with offices in multiple countries, including France, Romania, India, Australia, and Singapore.
Teal has raised over $20M in venture financing and is based in Salt Lake City, Utah. We build our own hardware and software drone platforms for Consumer and Enterprise applications. Teal One, our flagship product, is one of the highest performing drones in the market, offering an incredible flight experience to users, premium hardware and design, and a software platform that fuels innovation.
Desktop Metal, Inc. specializes in additive manufacturing solutions tailored for engineers, designers, and manufacturers across various industries, including automotive, aerospace, healthcare, and consumer products. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, the company offers several products, such as the Production System for industrial manufacturing, the Shop System for machine and job shops, the Studio System for office environments, and Fiber, a desktop 3D printer. By focusing on the entire production process from prototyping to mass production, Desktop Metal aims to transform how metal parts are designed and manufactured. The company has secured significant equity funding from notable investors, which has helped build a team of experts in materials science, hardware and software engineering, and design.
Cape Productions, Inc. specializes in aerial videography using drone technology, primarily focusing on skiing and snowboarding. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in the United States, the company offers a platform called Cape Aerial Telepresence™, which enables real-time control of drones from anywhere in the world. This innovative approach simplifies the operation of commercial drones by eliminating the need for onsite technical expertise, thus making the technology more accessible. By prioritizing telepresence, Cape provides a user-friendly and cost-effective solution for capturing aerial footage, enhancing the capabilities of drone users in various industries.
Private Equity Round in 2015
Wheels Up is a membership-based private aviation company that focuses on reducing the upfront cost to fly privately, providing flexibility, service, and safety. Its mobile app enables members to book flights, manage their accounts, and participate in ride-share opportunities. Its members also have given access to the Wheels Down program. The company was founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, United States.
Aera Technology develops cognitive software solutions that focus on supply chain intelligence through a cloud-based platform. Its Cognitive Operating System integrates artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data modeling to enhance business operations by allowing employees to build and automate their own digital skills. The platform facilitates demand planning by harmonizing data from various sources, including ERP, CRM, and social feeds. Aera Technology offers a range of applications, including demand forecasting, order-to-cash, and procure-to-pay solutions, and provides services such as implementation, project management, and data validation. The company serves various industries, including pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, retail, wholesale, and consumer packaged goods. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Aera Technology was previously known as FusionOps and has expanded its presence with offices in multiple countries, including France, Romania, India, Australia, and Singapore.
SIMSOLID Corporation develops structural analysis software for design engineers. The software performs structural analysis of large, fully featured, and CAD assemblies without meshing. The software is available for usage on a subscription based model. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Mississauga, Canada. As of October 15, 2018, SIMSOLID Corporation operates as a subsidiary of Altair Engineering Inc..
Aerospike, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in NoSQL database solutions, offering both enterprise and open-source versions of its platform. The company provides a range of features, including key-value storage, flexible data models, user-defined functions, and geographic replication, which help organizations manage and scale their data effectively. Aerospike's solutions are designed to address data bottlenecks and reduce infrastructure complexity, making it suitable for a variety of applications, including fraud detection, e-commerce, and global digital payment systems. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Aerospike serves a diverse clientele, from startups to Fortune 100 companies, and also offers community and enterprise support, as well as consulting services. The company has additional offices in Bengaluru, London, and Or Yehuda.
Aerohive Networks is a provider of wireless networking solutions focused on enhancing enterprise Wi-Fi connectivity. The company offers a cooperative control architecture that eliminates the need for costly controllers, thereby reducing expenses and increasing application performance significantly. Aerohive's services are designed to support cloud-based and enterprise environments, providing agile, adaptive, and secure management of a large number of devices. Their products include access points and wired devices built on a distributed architecture, allowing businesses to scale their operations as needed. Aerohive Networks aims to empower organizations by facilitating a shift from traditional copper connections to wireless applications, ultimately maximizing workforce productivity. As of August 2019, Aerohive operates as a subsidiary of Extreme Networks, Inc.
Aerospike, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in NoSQL database solutions, offering both enterprise and open-source versions of its platform. The company provides a range of features, including key-value storage, flexible data models, user-defined functions, and geographic replication, which help organizations manage and scale their data effectively. Aerospike's solutions are designed to address data bottlenecks and reduce infrastructure complexity, making it suitable for a variety of applications, including fraud detection, e-commerce, and global digital payment systems. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Aerospike serves a diverse clientele, from startups to Fortune 100 companies, and also offers community and enterprise support, as well as consulting services. The company has additional offices in Bengaluru, London, and Or Yehuda.
Surf Air is the nation’s first All-You-Can-Fly private air travel membership, providing frequent regional business and leisure travelers with a sophisticated and hassle-free air travel experience that saves valuable time and money. The company operates Pilatus PC-12s in executive interior configuration to and from convenient airports in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles Metro Area, Santa Barbara, and Truckee Lake Tahoe, with service to additional locations to follow. Prospective members can take advantage of pricing as low as $1,599 per month prior to September 1, at which point membership prices will increase as part of the new service offering. Membership options include Individual, Friends & Family, Group, and Business Memberships.
Air Works is a diversified aviation services provider with presence in 4 continents across the globe Founded in 1951, Air Works provides engineering, asset management and safety and technology solutions to the commercial and business aviation communities. We are service providers to global aircraft leasing companies and airlines, first-line service providers to leading OEMs, 1 of only 7 IATA certified safety auditors, a global market leader for charter safety ratings, and the largest independent MRO provider in India. Our experience in the Indian market, impeccable credibility in the industry, established infrastructure and a strong management team have enabled us to expand globally, both organically and inorganically. While our service offerings are well diversified, each of our businesses is bound by an underlying strategy. We operate as a well-knit “federation” of complementary businesses that are run independently by the incumbent entrepreneurs and management team while simultaneously governed by a set of common business principles. We believe that this structure best addresses the needs of our customers at a local level while creating value and differentiation for Air Works as a globally run business. This structure brings together the added benefit of a larger pool of management resources, access to potential new customers through well-networked colleagues in other regions as well as access to funding for new projects and development of business in as yet untapped markets.
Aerohive Networks is a provider of wireless networking solutions focused on enhancing enterprise Wi-Fi connectivity. The company offers a cooperative control architecture that eliminates the need for costly controllers, thereby reducing expenses and increasing application performance significantly. Aerohive's services are designed to support cloud-based and enterprise environments, providing agile, adaptive, and secure management of a large number of devices. Their products include access points and wired devices built on a distributed architecture, allowing businesses to scale their operations as needed. Aerohive Networks aims to empower organizations by facilitating a shift from traditional copper connections to wireless applications, ultimately maximizing workforce productivity. As of August 2019, Aerohive operates as a subsidiary of Extreme Networks, Inc.
Air Works is a diversified aviation services provider with presence in 4 continents across the globe Founded in 1951, Air Works provides engineering, asset management and safety and technology solutions to the commercial and business aviation communities. We are service providers to global aircraft leasing companies and airlines, first-line service providers to leading OEMs, 1 of only 7 IATA certified safety auditors, a global market leader for charter safety ratings, and the largest independent MRO provider in India. Our experience in the Indian market, impeccable credibility in the industry, established infrastructure and a strong management team have enabled us to expand globally, both organically and inorganically. While our service offerings are well diversified, each of our businesses is bound by an underlying strategy. We operate as a well-knit “federation” of complementary businesses that are run independently by the incumbent entrepreneurs and management team while simultaneously governed by a set of common business principles. We believe that this structure best addresses the needs of our customers at a local level while creating value and differentiation for Air Works as a globally run business. This structure brings together the added benefit of a larger pool of management resources, access to potential new customers through well-networked colleagues in other regions as well as access to funding for new projects and development of business in as yet untapped markets.
AstroWatt technology reduces the cost of crystalline silicon (c-Si) solar cells by half while meeting market high-efficiency cell requirements.
Alien Technology Corporation specializes in the manufacture and supply of radio frequency identification (RFID) products and services, particularly focusing on ultra-high frequency (UHF) solutions. Established in 1994 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company produces a range of UHF passive RFID components, including transceiver chips, tags, antennas, inlays, and readers, utilizing a patented Fluidic Self Assembly (FSA) process for efficient production. Alien Technology's offerings extend to professional services such as item tagging, technical consulting, project management, and system configuration, supporting various industries including retail, logistics, healthcare, and manufacturing. The company operates internationally, with additional offices in regions such as China, Europe, and Australia, and maintains a solutions center in Dayton, Ohio. Alien Technology is recognized for its commitment to reliable and cost-effective RFID solutions that enhance supply chain management, inventory control, and anti-counterfeiting efforts across diverse applications.
TAE Technologies is leveraging proprietary science and engineering to tackle the world’s biggest challenges. Their core mission is to create a new source of clean energy – one that’s powered by nature’s own processes and produces no harmful byproducts. Their groundbreaking work has led to industry-wide advances in accelerator and plasma physics, and acted as a catalyst for adjacent innovations based on their results. With 20 years of focused research, TAE Technologies is on a purposeful path to commercial fusion energy and pioneering sustainable solutions for a better tomorrow.
Alien Technology Corporation specializes in the manufacture and supply of radio frequency identification (RFID) products and services, particularly focusing on ultra-high frequency (UHF) solutions. Established in 1994 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company produces a range of UHF passive RFID components, including transceiver chips, tags, antennas, inlays, and readers, utilizing a patented Fluidic Self Assembly (FSA) process for efficient production. Alien Technology's offerings extend to professional services such as item tagging, technical consulting, project management, and system configuration, supporting various industries including retail, logistics, healthcare, and manufacturing. The company operates internationally, with additional offices in regions such as China, Europe, and Australia, and maintains a solutions center in Dayton, Ohio. Alien Technology is recognized for its commitment to reliable and cost-effective RFID solutions that enhance supply chain management, inventory control, and anti-counterfeiting efforts across diverse applications.
Aeluros, founded in June 2001, operates as a fabless semiconductor company specializing in high-speed physical layer (PHY) and SerDes products. As part of Netlogic Microsystems since October 2007, Aeluros focuses on developing innovative 10-Gigabit Interface technologies that deliver industry-leading price and performance. The company's design capabilities have led to the creation of 10GbE PHY devices noted for their low power consumption and exceptional jitter performance, making them suitable for datacom and storage markets.
Aeluros, founded in June 2001, operates as a fabless semiconductor company specializing in high-speed physical layer (PHY) and SerDes products. As part of Netlogic Microsystems since October 2007, Aeluros focuses on developing innovative 10-Gigabit Interface technologies that deliver industry-leading price and performance. The company's design capabilities have led to the creation of 10GbE PHY devices noted for their low power consumption and exceptional jitter performance, making them suitable for datacom and storage markets.
Alien Technology Corporation specializes in the manufacture and supply of radio frequency identification (RFID) products and services, particularly focusing on ultra-high frequency (UHF) solutions. Established in 1994 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company produces a range of UHF passive RFID components, including transceiver chips, tags, antennas, inlays, and readers, utilizing a patented Fluidic Self Assembly (FSA) process for efficient production. Alien Technology's offerings extend to professional services such as item tagging, technical consulting, project management, and system configuration, supporting various industries including retail, logistics, healthcare, and manufacturing. The company operates internationally, with additional offices in regions such as China, Europe, and Australia, and maintains a solutions center in Dayton, Ohio. Alien Technology is recognized for its commitment to reliable and cost-effective RFID solutions that enhance supply chain management, inventory control, and anti-counterfeiting efforts across diverse applications.
Aeluros, founded in June 2001, operates as a fabless semiconductor company specializing in high-speed physical layer (PHY) and SerDes products. As part of Netlogic Microsystems since October 2007, Aeluros focuses on developing innovative 10-Gigabit Interface technologies that deliver industry-leading price and performance. The company's design capabilities have led to the creation of 10GbE PHY devices noted for their low power consumption and exceptional jitter performance, making them suitable for datacom and storage markets.
Atheros Communications is a semiconductors company specializing in radio frequency, mixed signal, and digital semiconductor design services.