Spottitt
Seed Round in 2024
Spottitt offers a cloud‑based geospatial analytics platform that applies machine learning to satellite and other remotely sensed data. The system generates real‑time metrics on vegetation risk, pipeline leaks, third‑party activity, land movement, and climate conditions, enabling utilities and infrastructure managers to monitor and maintain critical assets throughout their lifecycle. The company operates on a metrics‑as‑a‑service model, with a pay‑per‑square‑kilometre subscription in development. In the past 18 months, Spottitt has acquired 19 new customers and secured follow‑on contracts with four of them.
ForwardLane
Funding Round in 2022
ForwardLane Inc. is an artificial intelligence company based in New York, specializing in providing digital advisory and distribution solutions for wealth management, asset management, and commercial banking. Founded in 2014, the company has developed a patented AI-powered insight platform that leverages natural language processing to synthesize data and generate actionable insights for financial advisors and fund distributors. This platform acts as a virtual analyst, analyzing client data daily to identify growth opportunities and enhance client engagement. ForwardLane also offers tools like the A1 signal engine, which automates insights, and ForwardLane Goal Miner, designed to extract financial goals from unstructured data. With additional locations in London and a development center in Fort Lauderdale, ForwardLane aims to streamline decision-making processes for financial institutions, enabling them to transform complex data into meaningful intelligence and foster proactive client interactions.
Lumni
Convertible Note in 2018
Lumni Inc. is a social mission company that offers innovative financing solutions for education through income share agreements. The organization manages investment funds that support a diverse pool of students, who agree to pay a fixed percentage of their income for a set number of months after graduation. This model minimizes the risk of excessive debt for students, particularly benefiting those who are debt-averse. Lumni's approach allows individuals and institutions to invest in the future of their communities by financing educational opportunities. The company manages various funds tailored to different demographic groups and geographic regions, each with unique characteristics and investment returns. Lumni has garnered recognition for its social impact from several prestigious organizations and currently operates in countries including Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, and the United States, having financed nearly 10,000 students to date.
Fueloyal
Convertible Note in 2016
Fueloyal, Inc. is a manufacturer based in Bloomingdale, Illinois, specializing in GPS fleet tracking devices and fuel management solutions. Established in 2015, the company offers a range of products, including the Smart Fuel Cap designed to prevent fuel theft and misuse, as well as GPS and asset tracking services that provide real-time location data and alerts. Fueloyal has also developed a Connected Vehicle Application Platform that enables vehicle manufacturers and fleet operators to deploy applications that enhance data utilization and monetization. This platform leverages proprietary Internet of Things technology and software analytics to help clients generate new revenue streams and improve fleet management efficiency. With a focus on facilitating the connected vehicle ecosystem, Fueloyal collaborates with prominent industry players to provide innovative solutions that optimize operational visibility and reduce costs.
Ceviche AI automates SEC-compliant expense allocations for private fund RIAs offering scalable and auditable financial reporting.
Willow Technologies offers a drone-based yard management system that automates inventory tracking, space optimization, and yard inspections.
Digital Keys specializes in IoT-based smart access control solutions. They offer a comprehensive suite of products including an IoT platform, asset management software, mobile apps for digital keys, smart locks equipped with embedded SIMs and tamper alerts, along with APIs for seamless integration.
Dab Cash is a financial services firm specializing in providing secure credit lines to holders of digital collectibles. It employs a proprietary algorithm to assess the value of these assets, enabling it to offer fast and accurate loans based on the collateral's worth. This service allows customers to leverage their digital assets, such as non-fungible tokens (NFTs), to access credit.