Lateral Technology
Pre Seed Round in 2022
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION & BUSINESS AUTOMATION SOFTWARE.
Powerful reporting: Unlimited real-time and historical performance reporting on every aspect of your business performance.
Easy to use: Practical and fast to train on solutions that help all businesses, from government bodies, to international law firms to SMEs, work smarter.
Streamline processes: Help organisations streamline practices, reduce costs and environmental impact, avoid bad debt and improve cash flow.
Mobbit
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Mobbit is a technology-driven provider of freight and moving services for businesses and households. Its platform offers real-time cost estimation, customizable service tiers, integration with local movers, and optional insurance coverage.
Fast Forward
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Fast Forward develops software and hardware solutions for electric utilities to automate line inspections. The company offers a geographic information system for image processing, hosting, and security, and uses vehicle-mounted camera systems with computer vision to capture, process, and document line patrols. Its software cleans GIS data, automates inspection documentation, and supports automated thermal inspections of power lines, helping utilities reduce inspection costs and improve asset visibility.
Byond
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Byond is a company that focuses on enhancing operational and logistics processes for large industries through innovative technologies and business models. It specializes in supply chain management systems that offer automated operations and improved visibility across logistical activities. Byond's solutions encompass digital transformation initiatives, Internet of Things (IoT) tools, and systems for tracking and monitoring items, people, and assets. With a commitment to aligning its offerings with the digital strategies of its clients, Byond aims to provide comprehensive logistical solutions that streamline processes and enhance efficiency.
OPTIMIZ
Pre Seed Round in 2021
OPTIMIZ is a cargo claim management company that provides a cloud-based AI platform to connect cargo owners, insurers, shipping lines, freight forwarders, airlines, and port terminals to streamline and automate claims. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in London with offices in France and Germany, OPTIMIZ digitizes proof of condition and tracks the handling, quality, and condition of cargo across the supply chain to identify problematic activities and accelerate resolution. The platform enables remote inspection of cargo and, in the event of damage, automates the claims process, delivering predictive resolution and cost savings for international traders and their insurers.
Thaddeus Medical
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Thaddeus Medical develops temperature-controlled solutions for transporting and handling sensitive medical products. The company designs hardware and systems to monitor and regulate temperature for blood products, biological therapies, and other controlled substances during transport to and from medical centers. Its technology supports hospitals and pharmacies by ensuring temperature integrity across the supply chain, helping protect product quality and patient safety.
SupplyNow
Pre Seed Round in 2020
SupplyNow is a company focused on providing innovative solutions to address supply chain challenges, particularly within the food service industry. It develops a digital procurement platform tailored for local food businesses, enabling restaurants to access a diverse array of distributors. By facilitating competitive bidding for procurement needs, SupplyNow empowers its clients to optimize pricing and enhance their operational efficiency. The company positions itself as an alternative to traditional supply methods, leveraging technology to streamline logistics and improve productivity for both food service distributors and their independent restaurant customers.
WorkHound
Seed Round in 2019
WorkHound, Inc. is a company that offers a mobile driver retention platform designed to enhance communication between truck drivers and their employers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, WorkHound enables drivers to provide real-time feedback on their experiences, including praise, concerns, and suggestions. This feedback is aggregated and analyzed to produce actionable insights that help carriers manage and retain their drivers effectively. The platform not only simplifies communication but also aims to reduce avoidable turnover in industries such as transportation and healthcare. By utilizing insightful analytics, WorkHound assists companies of all sizes in enhancing employee retention, improving profitability, and optimizing operational costs.
PlatoonX
Convertible Note in 2019
PlatoonX is a freight brokerage marketplace that facilitates connections between shippers and available carrier capacity for truck freight. The company offers a platform designed to simplify the movement of truckload freight, enabling shippers and brokers to collaborate with carriers effectively. By providing small trucking companies with access to advanced technology, PlatoonX helps them compete with larger carriers, fostering growth and sustainability. The platform also allows shippers to track freight movements in real time and manage all their truck freight operations from a single interface, streamlining the logistics process.
Vartega
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Vartega Inc. is a technology development firm based in Golden, Colorado, that specializes in the recycling of carbon fiber, a strong and lightweight material used across various industries, including aerospace, automotive, wind energy, and sporting goods. Founded in 2014, Vartega employs a patented recycling process to transform carbon fiber scrap and waste into low-cost, high-quality products suitable for mass-market applications. The company’s offerings include semi-continuous, chopped, and milled carbon fiber, which can be utilized in thermoplastics, nonwoven fabrics, and molding compounds. By diverting carbon fiber waste from landfills, Vartega aims to enhance the sustainability of these industries, contributing to improved fuel economy and significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
CoLoadX
Convertible Note in 2017
CoLoadX operates an online high-frequency freight marketplace. It offers instant search, booking, and tracking services using a cargo visibility system and real-time rich data.
WorkHound
Venture Round in 2017
WorkHound, Inc. is a company that offers a mobile driver retention platform designed to enhance communication between truck drivers and their employers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, WorkHound enables drivers to provide real-time feedback on their experiences, including praise, concerns, and suggestions. This feedback is aggregated and analyzed to produce actionable insights that help carriers manage and retain their drivers effectively. The platform not only simplifies communication but also aims to reduce avoidable turnover in industries such as transportation and healthcare. By utilizing insightful analytics, WorkHound assists companies of all sizes in enhancing employee retention, improving profitability, and optimizing operational costs.
VoyHoy
Convertible Note in 2016
VoyHoy is an online booking platform headquartered in Santiago, Chile, that specializes in providing travelers with the ability to compare and purchase bus tickets, along with other transportation options such as flights, trains, ferries, and rideshare services across Latin America. Established in 2014, VoyHoy employs a multi-modal booking system that aggregates prices from various providers, allowing users to efficiently find the best deals. By streamlining the travel booking process, VoyHoy aims to save users both time and money.
CoLoadX
Seed Round in 2016
CoLoadX operates an online high-frequency freight marketplace. It offers instant search, booking, and tracking services using a cargo visibility system and real-time rich data.
VoyHoy is an online booking platform headquartered in Santiago, Chile, that specializes in providing travelers with the ability to compare and purchase bus tickets, along with other transportation options such as flights, trains, ferries, and rideshare services across Latin America. Established in 2014, VoyHoy employs a multi-modal booking system that aggregates prices from various providers, allowing users to efficiently find the best deals. By streamlining the travel booking process, VoyHoy aims to save users both time and money.
WaveBL
Convertible Note in 2015
WaveBL is a digital platform that employs proprietary blockchain technology to facilitate the electronic transfer of trade documents, specifically electronic Bills of Lading. The platform allows for instant, encrypted, and authenticated transmission of these documents, ensuring compliance with established global processes and regulations. Designed to serve various stakeholders in the trade ecosystem—such as shipping companies, agents, brokers, and banks—WaveBL enhances communication by providing a decentralized and secure network for remote interactions. The company has established strong partnerships with leading players in global trade, aiming to accelerate the digital transformation and adoption of electronic documentation within the industry.
Postmaster
Seed Round in 2013
Postmasters Inc. is a technology company based in Austin, Texas, that specializes in small-package logistics optimization. Founded in 2012, the company offers a shipping optimization API that simplifies the integration of shipping processes for businesses using major carriers such as FedEx, UPS, and USPS. Its solutions enable users to create shipments, track packages, and receive notifications about shipment events, while also validating addresses to ensure accuracy. By providing real-time shipment optimization and historical analytics, Postmasters helps businesses save on shipping costs and enhance their logistics operations.