Sand Hill Angels is a collective of over 60 experienced Silicon Valley technology professionals that has been active since 2000. This group focuses on investing in early-stage and growth-stage technology startups across various sectors, including clean technology, Internet startups, information sciences, and life sciences. Their expertise encompasses areas such as semiconductors, enterprise software, storage, communications, medical devices, diagnostics, and bioinformatics. Sand Hill Angels typically invests between $300,000 and $500,000 in companies with pre-money valuations under $5 million, participating in seed or Series A rounds as well as later-stage bridge investments. The group's collaborative approach extends to working with venture capital funds and other angel organizations, contributing significantly to the Bay Area's technology startup ecosystem.
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Owen Wu
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Past deals in California
Magnetic Insight
Series B in 2022
Magnetic Insight, Inc. specializes in magnetic particle imaging (MPI), an innovative imaging technology that utilizes iron oxide nanoparticle tracers and time-varying magnetic fields. The company has developed several products, including the MOMENTUM imager, a pre-clinical MPI solution that produces high-quality images through advanced magnet geometry and a proprietary reconstruction process. Additionally, Magnetic Insight offers VivoTrax, a nanoparticle designed for cell tracking and as a blood pool agent in pre-clinical studies, and Hyper, an add-on module for the MOMENTUM system that assists in identifying treatment targets and administering localized magnetic hyperthermia. Another product, Relax, serves as a particle relaxometry module. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Alameda, California, Magnetic Insight aims to enhance preclinical diagnostic research by enabling quantitative cell tracking, imaging of vascular functions, and visualization of various biological processes, thereby addressing challenges in clinical and translational research.
Dimension
Series A in 2022
Dimension is an innovative company in the waste management sector, focused on modernizing waste disposal services. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers an on-demand platform that provides customizable junk removal, dumpster rentals, recycling, and hazardous waste disposal. Dimension aims to meet contemporary consumer expectations for reliability and convenience while promoting environmental responsibility through effective waste diversion strategies. By leveraging a network of independent contractors, the company combines flexibility with accountability and scalability, ensuring a seamless experience for its customers. With significant backing from various investors, Dimension is positioned as a disruptive force in the industry, dedicated to enhancing the cleanliness of public spaces and facilitating responsible waste management.
Future Family
Series B in 2022
Future Family, Inc. is a subscription-based fertility company founded in 2016 and located in San Francisco, California. The company provides comprehensive fertility services, including personalized fertility planning, clinic matching, and access to a dedicated nurse concierge. Its offerings encompass on-demand medical support, guided care, and a digital health platform that facilitates clinic visits, procedures, laboratory tests, and medications. Additionally, Future Family offers customized financing plans for fertility procedures such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) and egg freezing, ensuring that individuals and couples can navigate their fertility journeys with financial assistance and expert support.
AlphaFlow
Convertible Note in 2022
AlphaFlow, Inc. operates an online investment platform focused on real estate assets, providing professionally managed portfolios of real estate loans primarily for institutional investors. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in New York, AlphaFlow collaborates with residential real estate lenders nationwide, underwriting loans based on over 50 criteria. By employing best practices in investment management, such as diversification and institutional-quality data analytics, AlphaFlow automates these processes to deliver a more accessible and efficient investment experience. This approach allows investors to build diversified portfolios across multiple states while avoiding the high fees and minimum investments typically associated with traditional real estate investing.
Finless Foods
Series B in 2022
Finless Foods Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Emeryville, California, that specializes in producing seafood products for human consumption using cellular-agriculture technologies. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on growing marine-animal cells to create alternatives to traditional fish and seafood, including bluefin tuna. By offering a variety of responsibly produced food options, Finless Foods aims to cater to diverse tastes and dietary needs while promoting sustainability and better ocean health. The company's innovative approach provides consumers with healthy and accessible seafood alternatives, enabling them to maintain a balanced diet without compromising on flavor or variety.
LeaseLock
Convertible Note in 2022
LeaseLock Inc. is an insurance technology company that provides lease guarantor services for renters by replacing traditional security deposits with insurance. Founded in 2013 and based in Marina Del Rey, California, LeaseLock streamlines the rental process through its online application, eliminating the need for cosigners and facilitating instant lease approvals. The company's flagship product utilizes artificial intelligence to optimize coverage based on property history, resulting in significant improvements in conversion rates and reduced vacancy for property owners. LeaseLock has insured over $1 billion in leases, backed by insurance rated A (Excellent) by A.M. Best. The company has strategic partnerships with notable investors, including SoftBank Ventures Asia and Liberty Mutual Strategic Ventures, which support its mission to enhance the rental experience and minimize financial risks for apartment operators.
Aligned Carbon
Convertible Note in 2022
Aligned Carbon Inc. is a manufacturer of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) specifically designed for the integrated circuit industry. Founded in 2018 and based in Santa Clara, California, the company is the first to offer semiconductor-pure, aligned CNTs on industry-standard wafers at a manufacturing scale. These CNTs are aligned in arrays that cover full semiconductor substrates and can be purified to serve either semiconducting or metallic functions. Aligned Carbon's technology allows semiconductor foundries to move beyond traditional silicon, leading to significant enhancements in processing speed, energy efficiency, and capabilities in signal processing and sensing. The company's CNTs are also utilized as transistor materials in displays and thin film transistors, providing clients with innovative solutions for advanced computing applications.
AvantStay
Series B in 2021
AvantStay, Inc. is a hospitality company founded in 2016 and based in Los Angeles, California, specializing in vacation rental homes. The company operates a next-generation platform that redefines travel and investment experiences by offering a highly curated selection of short-term rental properties tailored to guests' needs. With a portfolio exceeding 450 premier properties across more than 60 cities, AvantStay utilizes proprietary technology to facilitate seamless bookings and efficient property management. The company has established partnerships with various online travel agencies, enabling direct bookings and enhancing accessibility for travelers. AvantStay aims to provide an elevated and authentic experience for its customers while maintaining an asset under management exceeding $800 million.
Hooray Foods
Seed Round in 2021
Hooray Foods, Inc. specializes in producing plant-based bacon alternatives that closely mimic the taste and cooking experience of traditional bacon. Founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, California, the company employs a proprietary fat encapsulation technique that allows its products to sizzle and smell like real bacon while being gluten-free, soy-free, nitrite-free, and hormone-free. Hooray Foods aims to provide consumers with a healthy, affordable, and flavorful option for those looking to reduce or eliminate meat from their diets. The company's offerings are distributed through various partners, markets, and cafes.
Stellar Cyber
Series B in 2021
Stellar Cyber Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in developing an open Extended Detection and Response (XDR) platform that enhances application and data protection for organizations. The platform integrates data from various security tools to provide comprehensive threat detection and response capabilities, automatically correlating alerts into incidents across the entire attack surface. Stellar Cyber's solutions are designed to significantly reduce enterprise risk by facilitating the early identification and remediation of cyber threats while optimizing costs and maintaining investments in existing security infrastructure. The platform also allows for seamless deployment of sensors both on-premise and in the cloud, enhancing visibility and operational efficiency for security teams.
Bionaut Labs
Series B in 2021
Bionaut Labs, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2016. The company specializes in developing a novel intra-tissue navigation platform utilizing Bionaut nano/micro robots that operate within the body. This innovative technology enables precise anatomical targeting for the treatment of central nervous system disorders, offering a new approach to precision medicine. By employing remote-controlled micro-robots, Bionaut Labs enhances the development of therapeutics, making advanced technologies like gene therapy and CRISPR-Cas9 feasible in challenging clinical scenarios. The Bionaut platform allows medical professionals to access any anatomic location within the body, facilitating the automation of complex procedures while eliminating the need for external incisions, thereby improving patient outcomes for those with limited treatment options.
Kneron
Series B in 2021
Kneron, Inc. is a company that designs and develops integrated software and hardware solutions for artificial intelligence applications, focusing on enabling AI functionality at the edge. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Diego, California, Kneron has additional offices in Taipei City, Zhuhai City, and Shenzhen City, China. The company's offerings include neural processing units (NPUs) tailored for smart homes, smart surveillance, smartphones, and wearable devices. Kneron also provides visual recognition software capable of on-device recognition of human faces, bodies, gestures, objects, and scenes. Their products support a range of applications, from robots and drones to Internet of Things (IoT) devices, ensuring real-time recognition and analysis without relying on cloud connections.
Drip Capital
Series C in 2021
Drip Capital Inc. is a financial technology company that specializes in providing credit solutions to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in cross-border trade, particularly in developing markets. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with an additional office in Mumbai, India, Drip Capital offers a range of trade financing products, including invoice factoring, export finance, and receivables factoring. The company's innovative platform employs an automated risk assessment model, allowing SMEs to access working capital quickly and with minimal paperwork. By leveraging multiple data sources for transaction underwriting, Drip Capital aims to simplify the borrowing process, enabling businesses to obtain collateral-free loans and lines of credit to manage their inventory and fulfill purchase orders effectively. The company is supported by a team of professionals with backgrounds from prestigious institutions and has garnered backing from notable Silicon Valley investors.
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.
Magnetic Insight
Series B in 2021
Magnetic Insight, Inc. specializes in magnetic particle imaging (MPI), an innovative imaging technology that utilizes iron oxide nanoparticle tracers and time-varying magnetic fields. The company has developed several products, including the MOMENTUM imager, a pre-clinical MPI solution that produces high-quality images through advanced magnet geometry and a proprietary reconstruction process. Additionally, Magnetic Insight offers VivoTrax, a nanoparticle designed for cell tracking and as a blood pool agent in pre-clinical studies, and Hyper, an add-on module for the MOMENTUM system that assists in identifying treatment targets and administering localized magnetic hyperthermia. Another product, Relax, serves as a particle relaxometry module. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Alameda, California, Magnetic Insight aims to enhance preclinical diagnostic research by enabling quantitative cell tracking, imaging of vascular functions, and visualization of various biological processes, thereby addressing challenges in clinical and translational research.
Carbon Lighthouse
Seed Round in 2021
Carbon Lighthouse, LLC is a technology company specializing in energy solutions for commercial real estate and various other sectors, including education and hospitality. Founded in 2010 and based in San Francisco, Carbon Lighthouse focuses on decarbonizing buildings through its Efficiency Production platform and CLUES® AI software. The company provides energy efficiency measures that help reduce utility bills and carbon emissions, such as optimizing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems and installing cost-effective energy-saving equipment. Additionally, Carbon Lighthouse offers onsite energy generation solutions, including solar photovoltaic systems, and consulting services for energy sourcing and regulatory assessments. Its clientele includes building owners and property managers of small to medium-sized buildings, such as community centers and schools. With a track record of delivering significant client value and reducing substantial carbon emissions, Carbon Lighthouse aims to assist clients in achieving their decarbonization goals while enhancing financial performance.
Bolt
Series D in 2021
Bolt is a technology company focused on enhancing e-commerce by providing a streamlined checkout experience. Established in 2014 and based in San Francisco, Bolt aims to democratize commerce by enabling retailers to forge stronger relationships with their customers. The company offers a one-click checkout platform that simplifies the purchasing process, allowing shoppers to complete transactions quickly and securely without the need for passwords or re-entering personal information. This efficiency leads to higher conversion rates for retailers. A diverse range of brands, including REVOLVE, Casper, and Benefit Cosmetics, utilize Bolt's services to deliver the fast and seamless checkout experiences that today's online consumers expect.
Zum
Series D in 2021
Zūm is a provider of safe, efficient, and reliable child transportation for school districts and busy families. Zūm saves schools money and parents time by providing flexible transportation options through its network of highly vetted drivers and advanced scheduling, routing, and tracking technology. The company currently provides children’s transportation service in the San Francisco Bay Area, all of Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego. Zūm was founded in 2015 and is based in Redwood City, California.
KidzToPros
Series A in 2021
KidzToPros, LLC is a provider of after-school enrichment programs, specializing in sports coaching and various educational activities. The company operates an online platform that connects parents with private coaches for a wide range of sports, including soccer, basketball, tennis, martial arts, and more, as well as activities like chess, coding, and science. Established in 2016 and based in Fremont, California, KidzToPros aims to enhance children's extracurricular experiences by offering access to qualified instructors in a convenient marketplace.
ZaiNar
Series A in 2021
ZaiNar, Inc. is a technology company based in Menlo Park, California, specializing in location tracking solutions. Founded in 2016, ZaiNar has developed a platform that utilizes radio signals to provide real-time tracking of various assets, including cell phones, vehicles, drones, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The company's technology offers a scalable and cost-effective alternative to traditional tracking methods, achieving sub-meter accuracy over a range exceeding 200 meters. This capability allows enterprises to monitor the location of their assets without the need for direct line of sight, making it particularly effective in dynamic industrial environments.
Thread Robotics
Series A in 2021
Thread Robotics provides medical devices and services with a focus on fertility care. It was founded in 2020 and operates in Mountain View, California.
Omaze
Series C in 2021
Omaze, Inc. operates an online fundraising platform designed to facilitate charitable initiatives by connecting donors with unique experiences and prizes. Founded in 2011 and based in Culver City, California, the platform enables users to bid on opportunities such as meeting celebrities, luxury vacations, and exclusive experiences. By partnering with influencers and non-profits, Omaze provides the necessary marketing, content, technology, and fulfillment services to enhance the online fundraising experience. This innovative approach to charitable giving aims to make it enjoyable and accessible for everyone, ultimately helping charities raise more funds and awareness while creating a significant impact through digital engagement.
Varo Bank
Series E in 2021
Varo Money is driven by a mission to redefine banking so it’s easy for everyone to make smart choices with their money. In one mobile app, Varo offers customers no-cost premium bank accounts and high-interest savings accounts offered through The Bancorp Bank, and tech-first features to help people manage their money more easily. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Corelight
Series D in 2021
Corelight, Inc. provides network visibility solutions tailored for information security professionals, focusing on network traffic analysis to combat cyber threats. The company offers a suite of products, including Corelight sensors and a fleet manager, built upon the open-source Bro framework, which delivers actionable, real-time data to enhance cybersecurity efforts. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Corelight serves enterprises, government agencies, and higher education institutions, enabling them to gain deep insights into network traffic and effectively detect and respond to cyberattacks. The company also maintains additional offices in Santa Clara, California, and Columbus, Ohio.
People.ai
Series D in 2021
People.ai is an artificial intelligence platform headquartered in San Francisco that enhances enterprise revenue operations. It assists sales, marketing, and customer success teams in identifying revenue opportunities by capturing and analyzing customer contacts, activities, and engagements. The platform provides sales leaders with comprehensive insights into sales activities, facilitating effective team management and revenue growth. It leverages AI to offer performance analytics, personalized coaching, and pipeline reviews. Additionally, People.ai helps marketers visualize interactions with customers and assess the success of campaigns, enabling them to create targeted marketing strategies that improve return on investment. Customer success teams utilize the platform to engage effectively with clients during transitions and align their efforts with high-potential opportunities, ensuring efficient resource allocation and support.
Encellin
Seed Round in 2021
Encellin develops a novel thin-film cell encapsulation device for cell-based therapeutics. It has dedicated experts focused on the investigation and advancement of next-generation therapies. It aims to help patients with chronic diseases, starting with Type 1 diabetes. It was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Filtricine
Seed Round in 2021
Filtricine, Inc. is a venture-backed, clinical stage biotech company based in Santa Clara, CA. We are developing a nutrient modulation platform which can identify metabolic vulnerabilities in cancers and exploit those vulnerabilities without the use of drugs.
Filtricine
Convertible Note in 2021
Filtricine, Inc. is a venture-backed, clinical stage biotech company based in Santa Clara, CA. We are developing a nutrient modulation platform which can identify metabolic vulnerabilities in cancers and exploit those vulnerabilities without the use of drugs.
Filtricine
Seed Round in 2021
Filtricine, Inc. is a venture-backed, clinical stage biotech company based in Santa Clara, CA. We are developing a nutrient modulation platform which can identify metabolic vulnerabilities in cancers and exploit those vulnerabilities without the use of drugs.
OnScale
Convertible Note in 2021
OnScale Inc. specializes in on-demand scalable engineering simulation software designed to accelerate research and development while reducing costs for engineers. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, the company offers OnScale Multiphysics CAE software, which supports innovation across various sectors, including next-generation technologies such as MEMS IoT, 5G, biomedicine, and autonomous vehicles. This software serves a range of applications, including MEMS and filters, sensors, non-destructive evaluation, medical devices, and sonar technologies. Operating on a Software as a Service (SaaS) model, OnScale employs a pay-as-you-go subscription pricing structure, allowing users to access advanced computational resources without significant upfront investments.
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.
Virsec
Series C in 2021
Virsec is a cybersecurity company that specializes in protecting applications from cyber threats through its innovative data security software. The company's technology focuses on self-protecting server workloads, ensuring continuous defense against both known and unknown attacks, including zero-day vulnerabilities. By securing software from within at runtime, Virsec maps acceptable application behavior and detects anomalies caused by malicious code in real-time. This approach enables organizations to establish effective detection mechanisms against complex and previously challenging cyber threats. With its solutions tested against top-tier security teams and trusted by numerous Fortune 100 companies, Virsec demonstrates the viability of a protection-first cybersecurity model. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California, with a global presence.
mmTron
Convertible Note in 2021
MmTron provides RF products with supply chain oversight, packaging, and product testing. MmTron is headquartered in California, USA.
Saccharo
Convertible Note in 2021
Saccharo is a biotech start-up focused on developing innovative therapeutic products for cancer treatment and other emerging diseases. Established in 2017 by Sherry Martin-Moe and Gregory Moe in Oakland, California, the company has identified a unique polysaccharide that encases human cancer cells. This discovery facilitates a novel approach to immuno-oncology, allowing for therapies that employ a mechanism of action with multiple killing effects. Saccharo's treatments are designed to offer a favorable safety profile and a broad therapeutic window, making them applicable to various types of cancers. Through its research and development efforts, Saccharo aims to enhance the effectiveness of cancer therapies and improve patient outcomes.
LifeWave
Convertible Note in 2021
LifeWave is a medical device company based in Los Altos, California, founded in 2000. The company specializes in non-invasive sensing technologies aimed at improving prenatal and neonatal monitoring in both clinical and remote environments. One of its key innovations is the FetalConnect system, which is designed for intrapartum fetal monitoring. Additionally, LifeWave is engaged in creating maternal monitoring solutions to address postpartum hemorrhage. The company also focuses on developing remote guided care solutions specifically for heart failure patients, highlighting its commitment to enhancing healthcare delivery through innovative technology.
Mythical Games
Series B in 2021
Mythical Games Inc. is a game technology studio that focuses on developing blockchain-based games for personal computers, mobile devices, and consoles. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Sherman Oaks, California, with an additional office in Seattle, Washington, the company aims to revolutionize gaming by emphasizing true ownership of digital assets, verifiable scarcity, and integrated secondary markets. Its flagship product, Blankos, is a casual multiplayer game that allows players to buy, trade, and sell their custom designs. Mythical Games also provides tools for content creators and brands to personalize and own game assets, fostering a collaborative environment for players, developers, and creators. The company is dedicated to creating innovative gaming experiences that leverage distributed ledger technology, thereby enhancing consumer engagement and participation in the gaming ecosystem.
Relativity Space
Series E in 2021
Relativity Space is an aerospace company based in Long Beach, California, that designs, develops, and manufactures 3D-printed rockets. Founded in 2015, the company aims to revolutionize rocket production through a vertically integrated technology platform that combines 3D printing, artificial intelligence, and autonomous robotics. This innovative approach allows for a significantly simplified supply chain, enabling the production of rockets with 100 times fewer parts in less than 60 days. In addition to manufacturing rockets, Relativity Space provides comprehensive services for satellite production, testing, and launching. The company is supported by prominent investors, highlighting its potential in the rapidly evolving aerospace sector.
Hooray Foods
Seed Round in 2021
Hooray Foods, Inc. specializes in producing plant-based bacon alternatives that closely mimic the taste and cooking experience of traditional bacon. Founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, California, the company employs a proprietary fat encapsulation technique that allows its products to sizzle and smell like real bacon while being gluten-free, soy-free, nitrite-free, and hormone-free. Hooray Foods aims to provide consumers with a healthy, affordable, and flavorful option for those looking to reduce or eliminate meat from their diets. The company's offerings are distributed through various partners, markets, and cafes.
Mythical Games
Series A in 2021
Mythical Games Inc. is a game technology studio that focuses on developing blockchain-based games for personal computers, mobile devices, and consoles. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Sherman Oaks, California, with an additional office in Seattle, Washington, the company aims to revolutionize gaming by emphasizing true ownership of digital assets, verifiable scarcity, and integrated secondary markets. Its flagship product, Blankos, is a casual multiplayer game that allows players to buy, trade, and sell their custom designs. Mythical Games also provides tools for content creators and brands to personalize and own game assets, fostering a collaborative environment for players, developers, and creators. The company is dedicated to creating innovative gaming experiences that leverage distributed ledger technology, thereby enhancing consumer engagement and participation in the gaming ecosystem.
Future Family
Series A in 2021
Future Family, Inc. is a subscription-based fertility company founded in 2016 and located in San Francisco, California. The company provides comprehensive fertility services, including personalized fertility planning, clinic matching, and access to a dedicated nurse concierge. Its offerings encompass on-demand medical support, guided care, and a digital health platform that facilitates clinic visits, procedures, laboratory tests, and medications. Additionally, Future Family offers customized financing plans for fertility procedures such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) and egg freezing, ensuring that individuals and couples can navigate their fertility journeys with financial assistance and expert support.
Evry Health
Series A in 2021
Evry Health, founded in 2017 and based in Mountain View, California, focuses on making healthcare affordable and accessible. The company offers specialized employee health insurance services that include enhanced coverage options, lower premiums, and concierge care. By providing expanded benefits, Evry Health aims to deliver high-quality healthcare solutions that enable employees to save on health insurance costs while also ensuring they receive a return on investment during health emergencies.
Dasera
Seed Round in 2021
Dasera, Inc. is a data security company based in Sunnyvale, California, that specializes in developing a query analysis engine designed to enhance data safety in organizational environments. Established in 2019, Dasera's platform automates security and governance controls for both structured and unstructured data across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid systems. By monitoring query behavior, the engine identifies and rewrites unsafe queries, thereby minimizing the risk of insider breaches and ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations. Dasera's solutions empower organizations to manage risk throughout the entire data lifecycle, from creation to deletion, ultimately fostering trust between consumers and companies in the sensitive handling of data.
Orbital Insight
Series E in 2021
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.
SellHound
Seed Round in 2021
SellHound is a price comparison engine for secondhand marketplaces that makes it easy to sell second-hand items. Its product includes a multi-marketplace virtual assistant listing app for used goods, as well as, the first-ever aggregator of secondhand marketplaces. Their smart recommerce platform is designed to make selling as easy as buying. Our goal is to make reuse more mainstream by making recommerce easier and more successful for everyone. It was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Santa Cruz, California.
BrightInsight
Series C in 2021
BrightInsight operates a digital health platform tailored for biopharma and medtech companies, focusing on the development and optimization of regulated drugs, devices, and software. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a global regulated platform that utilizes Internet of Things (IoT) technology. This platform facilitates the capture, transmission, and analysis of data from connected medical devices, combination products, and digital therapeutics. By adhering to rigorous security, privacy, and regulatory standards, BrightInsight enables its clients to enhance patient adherence and engagement, streamline their processes, and accelerate time to market while reducing implementation costs. With an additional office in Hägglingen, Switzerland, BrightInsight is positioned to support customers in navigating the complexities of the digital health landscape.
Fuzzy
Series B in 2021
Fuzzy is a subscription-based pet healthcare startup whose mission is to make pet care accessible, affordable, and delightful for every pet parent. Through a mobile application, Fuzzy connects pet parents to veterinarians, 24/7. The company also offers a service for direct mailing of medications, supplements, and food for dogs and cats. Founded in 2016, Fuzzy is based in San Francisco, California. Some of its early backers include Precursor Ventures, Eniac Ventures, Crosscut Ventures, SV Angel, FJ Labs, Accelerator Ventures, and Matrix Partners.
Profusa
Convertible Note in 2021
Profusa, Inc. operates in the health care sector. It is dedicated to the development of a new generation of biointegrated sensors that empowers the individual with the ability to monitor their unique body chemistry in unprecedented ways to transform the management of personal health and disease. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Cupertino, California.
MasonHub
Series A in 2021
MasonHub, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing an artificial intelligence-based platform for the logistics industry. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Rancho Cucamonga, California, MasonHub offers a software as a service (SaaS) solution designed to streamline omnichannel inventory and order management. Its platform includes features for returns processing, outbound shipments, inbound receiving, inventory placement, and shipping rate optimization. Additionally, MasonHub operates a fulfillment center to facilitate shipping logistics. The company's services are aimed at enhancing visibility in supply chains for commerce brands, enabling them to manage their inventory and shipping processes efficiently. With a focus on modernizing the third-party logistics industry, MasonHub aims to deliver cutting-edge technology and comprehensive support tailored to the needs of its clients.
Hooray Foods
Convertible Note in 2021
Hooray Foods, Inc. specializes in producing plant-based bacon alternatives that closely mimic the taste and cooking experience of traditional bacon. Founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, California, the company employs a proprietary fat encapsulation technique that allows its products to sizzle and smell like real bacon while being gluten-free, soy-free, nitrite-free, and hormone-free. Hooray Foods aims to provide consumers with a healthy, affordable, and flavorful option for those looking to reduce or eliminate meat from their diets. The company's offerings are distributed through various partners, markets, and cafes.
Mighty Buildings
Series B in 2021
Mighty Buildings, Inc. is a construction technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2017. The company specializes in manufacturing 3D printed custom homes, aiming to disrupt the residential housing market through innovative techniques. Utilizing a proprietary building material known as Light Stone Material (LSM), which resembles synthetic stone, Mighty Buildings enhances the construction process by making it faster and eliminating waste. LSM also offers better temperature regulation compared to traditional materials like concrete, wood, or steel. In addition to 3D printing, Mighty Buildings employs robotics and automation to develop prefabricated, environmentally friendly, and climate-resilient homes. The company's approach to modular construction is designed to provide affordable smart housing solutions while supporting urban development.
Nextbite
Series C in 2021
Nextbite is a technology platform based in Los Angeles, California, that specializes in order aggregation and the management of virtual restaurants. Founded in 2017, the company provides a comprehensive solution for restaurants by offering branding, marketing, and an efficient order management system. This platform allows restaurant partners to optimize underutilized labor and kitchen capacity, ultimately enhancing their operational efficiency and increasing profit margins. By streamlining the online ordering process, Nextbite enables restaurants to grow their business while effectively managing multiple service channels from a single dashboard.
Carta
Secondary Market in 2021
Carta, Inc. is a SEC-registered transfer agent based in Palo Alto, California, that provides an online platform for private companies to manage their equity electronically. This platform facilitates cap table management, corporate governance, 409A valuations, and compliance, allowing corporations to issue stock to investors digitally. It serves a diverse clientele, including venture-backed small businesses, enterprises, and pre-IPO companies in the United States and internationally. Carta also digitizes paper stock certificates, stock options, warrants, and derivatives, creating a real-time overview of ownership for startups. The platform enhances collaboration among shareholders, employees, auditors, and legal counsel, enabling them to track vesting, access documents, and exercise options efficiently. Additionally, Carta has offices in Brazil and Canada, broadening its reach in the equity management space.
ZenSports
Convertible Note in 2021
ZenSports, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that has developed a decentralized mobile sports betting platform, allowing users to create and accept bets without relying on a centralized bookmaker. Launched in June 2023 in Tennessee, where sports betting is legal, the platform supports both traditional sports betting and a peer-to-peer marketplace, enabling users to wager against each other with customized terms. The application facilitates transactions using various payment methods, including fiat currencies and cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Tether. With the sports betting market in the U.S. generating significant revenue, ZenSports provides a unique opportunity for users to engage in betting directly from their mobile devices, enhancing the overall user experience by offering flexibility and control over their wagering activities.
Ampaire
Series A in 2021
Ampaire Inc. is a company that designs and develops electric-powered commercial aircraft, aimed at making aviation cleaner, quieter, and more accessible. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Hawthorne, California, Ampaire focuses on innovative solutions in energy storage, propulsion, and aircraft architecture. Their custom propulsion systems are scalable, allowing for various aircraft sizes while significantly reducing operational costs and minimizing carbon emissions. As a portfolio company of the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator, Ampaire is committed to addressing climate change through low-emission aviation technologies, enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of air travel.
Xos Trucks
Series A in 2021
Xos Trucks Inc. specializes in the design and development of electric commercial vehicle fleets and battery-electric vehicle platforms aimed at facilitating the transition from diesel to zero-emission electric delivery vehicles for commercial fleets. Founded in 2016 and based in North Hollywood, California, the company focuses on medium- and heavy-duty vehicles that operate on predictable "last mile" routes, typically less than 200 miles per day. Xos Trucks employs proprietary technologies to create vehicles that are not only easier to maintain but also offer lower total cost of ownership compared to traditional internal combustion engine vehicles. The company delivers its electric trucks primarily to Texas and Illinois, with plans to expand its customer base to Michigan and New Jersey. Additionally, Xos develops electrified armored vehicles, enhancing its portfolio in the electric mobility sector.
Astra
Convertible Note in 2021
Astra Space, Inc. is a technology company based in Alameda, California, that specializes in designing and building rockets for satellite delivery and launch services. Founded in 2004 and originally known as Ventions LLC, the company rebranded in 2016 and aims to provide accessible and affordable access to space. Astra offers online reservations for payload deliveries to both sun-synchronous and low inclination orbits, with a focus on dedicated launch services for payloads ranging from 50 kg to 150 kg. The business is divided into two segments: Launch Services, which provides rapid global launch capabilities, and Space Products, which includes the development of space products tailored to customer needs for successful satellite launches. Astra operates test facilities to support its operations and is committed to facilitating frequent access to space for satellite operators and governments.
InvVax
Convertible Note in 2021
InvVax, Inc. is a vaccine development company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2012. The company focuses on creating innovative vaccines, with its primary product being a universal influenza vaccine aimed at preventing pandemics. Utilizing a proprietary platform, InvVax's technology analyzes influenza proteins to address virus mutations, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of vaccines. In addition to its work on influenza, InvVax is exploring vaccine candidates for other viral infections, including HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C.
Mirada
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Mirada Technologies, based in San Francisco, California, specializes in developing advanced LiDAR components essential for enhancing driver safety and autonomy in vehicles. The company focuses on creating critical technologies such as laser scanning and detector systems, which are integral to various applications, including optical sorting and industrial vision systems. Mirada's flagship product is a state-of-the-art laser scanner that offers superior ranging distance, field of view, reliability, and scalability. By providing cost-effective solutions, Mirada enables businesses to improve their optical measurement systems, ultimately contributing to the reduction of automotive accidents and fatalities.
Cover
Series B in 2021
Cover Financial, Inc. is a mobile-first insurance brokerage that offers a range of insurance products, including coverage for commercial property, workers compensation, general liability, and cyber risks. The company, founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, operates a mobile application that simplifies the insurance process. Users can take a picture of the item they wish to insure, whether it be vehicles, mobile phones, pets, or homes, and the app connects them with various insurance partners to find competitive rates and suitable coverage options. This innovative approach allows users to efficiently compare policies and select the best fit for their needs.
Future Family
Convertible Note in 2021
Future Family, Inc. is a subscription-based fertility company founded in 2016 and located in San Francisco, California. The company provides comprehensive fertility services, including personalized fertility planning, clinic matching, and access to a dedicated nurse concierge. Its offerings encompass on-demand medical support, guided care, and a digital health platform that facilitates clinic visits, procedures, laboratory tests, and medications. Additionally, Future Family offers customized financing plans for fertility procedures such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) and egg freezing, ensuring that individuals and couples can navigate their fertility journeys with financial assistance and expert support.
OnScale
Series A in 2021
OnScale Inc. specializes in on-demand scalable engineering simulation software designed to accelerate research and development while reducing costs for engineers. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, the company offers OnScale Multiphysics CAE software, which supports innovation across various sectors, including next-generation technologies such as MEMS IoT, 5G, biomedicine, and autonomous vehicles. This software serves a range of applications, including MEMS and filters, sensors, non-destructive evaluation, medical devices, and sonar technologies. Operating on a Software as a Service (SaaS) model, OnScale employs a pay-as-you-go subscription pricing structure, allowing users to access advanced computational resources without significant upfront investments.
MOGL
Pre Seed Round in 2021
MOGL is a restaurant rewards app on a mission to end hunger in the US. Members earn 10% cash-back at 1000's of participating restaurants by paying with a linked credit or debit card. Within seconds of paying they will get an alert on their phone giving them the option to donate some or all of the cash-back to a local food bank. Members can track the progress being made in their city using the Hunger Tracker and compete against friends to see who can donate the most meals. MOGL Loyalty Services, Inc. was founded in 2010 and is based in Solana Beach, California.
Dellfer
Convertible Note in 2021
Dellfer, Inc. is a cybersecurity company founded in 2016, with its headquarters located in San Mateo, California. The company specializes in designing and developing security software aimed at detecting and preventing zero-day attacks, particularly for life and mission-critical applications in the Internet of Things (IoT) and automotive sectors. Dellfer's platform offers runtime integrity protection, providing real-time visibility into cyberattacks on connected devices. By monitoring software for unauthorized changes, the solution helps manufacturers enhance the security of their products and protect them from potential malware infections and other security vulnerabilities.
Equator Therapeutics
Convertible Note in 2021
Equator Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California, focused on developing innovative drugs aimed at burning calories and improving metabolism. The company's primary drug targets the mitochondria, the cell's powerhouse, by activating a specific protein that facilitates heat production, mimicking the effects of exercise. This approach addresses the underlying causes of metabolic disorders, offering potential solutions for obesity and type 2 diabetes. Equator Therapeutics has established a high-throughput drug discovery platform to identify compounds that selectively activate this target protein while minimizing side effects. Preclinical studies have shown promising results, indicating the potential to reverse obesity and type 2 diabetes in animal models.
First Republic Bank
Post in 2021
First Republic Bank is a financial institution that offers a range of banking and wealth management services tailored to individuals and businesses. Founded in San Francisco in 1985, the bank has grown to operate over 80 offices across the United States, providing services such as private banking, private business banking, real estate lending, and wealth management. First Republic Bank provides various deposit products, including checking and savings accounts, as well as a wide array of lending options, including residential mortgages, home equity lines of credit, and commercial real estate loans. In addition to its banking services, the bank offers wealth management solutions that encompass investment strategies, financial planning, trust services, and online investment management. With a commitment to personalized service and client satisfaction, First Republic Bank aims to deliver exceptional financial solutions while maintaining a strong online presence for convenient access to its services.
Orbit Fab
Convertible Note in 2021
Orbit Fab, Inc. is a company focused on developing orbital propellant depots to support satellite servicing and expand the operational capabilities of space assets. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company provides various products, including the Rapidly Attachable Fluid Transfer Interface (RAFTI) for on-orbit refueling and docking, as well as prototypes of rigid and flexible tankers for the International Space Station (ISS). By creating the necessary infrastructure for in-space fuel supply, Orbit Fab aims to foster a growing market for satellite maintenance and new industries such as space tourism, manufacturing, and mining. Their technology enhances the flexibility and operational lifespan of satellites, enabling operators to acquire fuel and materials as needed, thus transforming the way satellites are serviced in orbit.
Dasera
Series A in 2021
Dasera, Inc. is a data security company based in Sunnyvale, California, that specializes in developing a query analysis engine designed to enhance data safety in organizational environments. Established in 2019, Dasera's platform automates security and governance controls for both structured and unstructured data across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid systems. By monitoring query behavior, the engine identifies and rewrites unsafe queries, thereby minimizing the risk of insider breaches and ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations. Dasera's solutions empower organizations to manage risk throughout the entire data lifecycle, from creation to deletion, ultimately fostering trust between consumers and companies in the sensitive handling of data.
Dimension
Seed Round in 2020
Dimension is an innovative company in the waste management sector, focused on modernizing waste disposal services. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers an on-demand platform that provides customizable junk removal, dumpster rentals, recycling, and hazardous waste disposal. Dimension aims to meet contemporary consumer expectations for reliability and convenience while promoting environmental responsibility through effective waste diversion strategies. By leveraging a network of independent contractors, the company combines flexibility with accountability and scalability, ensuring a seamless experience for its customers. With significant backing from various investors, Dimension is positioned as a disruptive force in the industry, dedicated to enhancing the cleanliness of public spaces and facilitating responsible waste management.
Flume
Series A in 2020
Flume, Inc. specializes in developing a monitoring device that attaches to existing water meters, enabling real-time transmission of water usage data to users' devices. Founded in 2015 and based in San Luis Obispo, California, the company aims to reduce water waste and enhance home protection by providing homeowners and communities with actionable insights about their water consumption. Users can set up notifications for usage, receive alerts for leaks, and access both historical and current data, including a detailed breakdown of water usage by appliances. Through its innovative technology, Flume empowers users to make informed decisions regarding their water usage.
Molekule
Series C in 2020
Molekule Inc. specializes in the development, manufacturing, and sale of advanced air purification devices designed to combat indoor air pollution. The company offers a range of products, including air purifiers for large and small rooms, as well as a model specifically for medical use. Utilizing its proprietary technology, Photo Electrochemical Oxidation (PECO), Molekule's devices operate at the molecular level to effectively destroy various pollutants, such as viruses, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), bacteria, and allergens. This innovative approach employs free radicals to break down harmful particles that are significantly smaller than those addressed by traditional HEPA filters. Molekule's products are available for purchase online, and the company serves customers primarily in the United States and Canada. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Molekule has also established a research facility in Florida.
Parsley Health
Series B in 2020
Parsley Health, Inc. offers personalized holistic healthcare services focused on addressing the root causes of diseases. By considering patients' personal histories, lifestyles, environments, and genetic factors, the company creates comprehensive health regimens that may include dietary changes, lifestyle adjustments, stress management techniques, supplements, botanical medicines, and prescription drugs. Their services encompass functional medicine assessments, personalized nutrition consultations, health coaching, specialized testing, bioidentical hormone therapy, and online access to labs and medical records. Parsley Health also provides various diagnostic tests and sells health-related products online. Founded in 2015 by Dr. Robin Berzin, M.D., the company operates clinics in New York City, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, integrating technology with wellness and preventive care to offer a subscription-based model that emphasizes chronic disease management and personalized treatment.
Madison Reed
Series F in 2020
Madison Reed, Inc. is a beauty company that specializes in manufacturing hair care products, including permanent hair colors, root touch-up products, and color reviving glosses, among others. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, the company aims to revolutionize hair coloring by offering a proprietary ammonia-free formula that combines essential nutrients like keratin and argan oil. Madison Reed enables customers to achieve salon-quality hair color at home for an affordable price. In addition to its product line, the company operates hair color salons in California and provides franchising opportunities. It also sells various accessories and tools necessary for hair coloring, enhancing the overall customer experience.
Imprint Energy
Series B in 2020
Imprint Energy, Inc. develops and commercializes innovative zinc-based rechargeable battery technology aimed at enhancing portable power solutions. The company offers ZincPoly batteries, which address the limitations of traditional zinc batteries and enable the production of rechargeable options. These batteries are designed for a variety of small portable electronics, including mobile accessories, compact wireless devices, wearables, and medical equipment. Founded in 2010 and based in Alameda, California, Imprint Energy focuses on providing flexible, high-energy-density batteries that deliver lithium-like performance at lower costs, while also prioritizing safety and scalability through a unique print-based manufacturing process. This breakthrough technology positions Imprint Energy to meet the evolving energy needs of contemporary and future electronic devices.
Relativity Space
Series D in 2020
Relativity Space is an aerospace company based in Long Beach, California, that designs, develops, and manufactures 3D-printed rockets. Founded in 2015, the company aims to revolutionize rocket production through a vertically integrated technology platform that combines 3D printing, artificial intelligence, and autonomous robotics. This innovative approach allows for a significantly simplified supply chain, enabling the production of rockets with 100 times fewer parts in less than 60 days. In addition to manufacturing rockets, Relativity Space provides comprehensive services for satellite production, testing, and launching. The company is supported by prominent investors, highlighting its potential in the rapidly evolving aerospace sector.
AlphaFlow
Series A in 2020
AlphaFlow, Inc. operates an online investment platform focused on real estate assets, providing professionally managed portfolios of real estate loans primarily for institutional investors. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in New York, AlphaFlow collaborates with residential real estate lenders nationwide, underwriting loans based on over 50 criteria. By employing best practices in investment management, such as diversification and institutional-quality data analytics, AlphaFlow automates these processes to deliver a more accessible and efficient investment experience. This approach allows investors to build diversified portfolios across multiple states while avoiding the high fees and minimum investments typically associated with traditional real estate investing.
Carbon Health
Series C in 2020
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.
Eko Health
Series C in 2020
Eko Health is a leading digital health company advancing how healthcare professionals detect and monitor heart and lung disease with its portfolio of digital stethoscopes, patient and provider software, and AI-powered analysis. Its FDA-cleared platform is used by hundreds of thousands of healthcare professionals worldwide, allowing them to detect earlier and with higher accuracy, diagnose with more confidence, manage treatment effectively, and ultimately give their patients the best care possible. Eko Health is headquartered in Emeryville, California, with over $125 million in funding from Highland Capital Partners, Questa Capital, Artis Ventures, DigiTx Partners, NTTVC, Morningside Technology Ventures Limited, Mayo Clinic, Sutter Health, and others. For more information visit www.ekohealth.com.
Matrix Industries
Convertible Note in 2020
Matrix Industries, Inc. is a company based in Menlo Park, California, founded in 2011, that specializes in manufacturing thermoelectric products designed for energy harvesting. Its flagship product, the MATRIX PowerWatch, is a smartwatch that utilizes body heat to function without the need for charging, while also tracking calories burned, activity levels, and sleep patterns. In addition to smartwatches, the company offers a beverage chiller known as Juno and provides various kits and components, including energy harvesting boost converters and thermoelectric energy harvesters. Matrix Industries distributes its products through a network of distributors, focusing on innovative solutions to enhance battery life and energy efficiency.
Cardea Bio
Convertible Note in 2020
Cardea Bio, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, focused on developing and commercializing bioelectronics for research and diagnostics. Established in 2013, Cardea utilizes proprietary graphene-based digital biosensors to create advanced biosensor hardware, software, and molecular infrastructure, enabling precision healthcare through improved diagnostic capabilities. The company's product offerings include the AGILE R100, an innovative assay for drug discovery, and the AGILE R200, an automated high-throughput screening solution. Cardea's biosensors convert biomolecular interactions into digital data, allowing for real-time biological signal analysis and access to streaming multi-omics data. Their solutions cater to various applications in life sciences and healthcare, such as small molecule validation, antibody characterization, and biomolecular analysis.
Nanomed
Series A in 2020
Nanomed is a provider of graphene biosensor products used in life science research, drug discovery, and diagnostics, and health-monitoring. They provide fast and affordable tools for small molecule drug discovery. They have developed a breakthrough electrical assay based on proprietary Field Effect Biosensing (FEB) technology that detects molecular interactions. This technology employs a unique graphene biosensor to enable label-free, highly sensitive binding studies of small molecules to proteins. With a wide dynamic range, small sample requirements, and minimal signal contributions from common solvents and detergents, their technology complements existing technology and accelerates small molecule drug discovery. As the world’s leading mass-manufacturer of next-generation graphene biosensors, their mission is to transform the healthcare industry with innovative new products that accelerate cutting-edge life science and drug discovery research. It was founded in 2013 and is based in San Diego, California.
Ripple Foods
Series D in 2020
Ripple Foods specializes in making non-dairy milk with just as much protein as milk and half the sugar. Ripple has 8x the protein of almond milk and half the sugar of dairy milk. It’s high in bioavailable calcium (50% more than milk), potassium and provides a good source of omega-3s. It’s lower in calories than milk and best of all, it has the creamy, delicious texture our dairy-free friends are missing. No more thin, chalky almond/ soy/ cashew milk. It was founded in 2014 and headquartered in Emeryville, California.
Prodigy
Series A in 2020
Prodigy helps auto dealers deliver a modern, streamlined digital buying experience to every customer, saving time on every sale while increasing trust and satisfaction. With our true end-to-end sales platform it does not matter if customers are at home, on their phone, or right in the showroom. With Prodigy, customers can complete portions of the process online and then pick up their progress in-store (or vice versa). Everything is synced up in real-time so customers never enter any information twice and sales reps always have the most up to date information to better serve customers.
Armory
Series C in 2020
Armory is an enterprise software company that commercializes the open-source continuous delivery platform, Spinnaker. The company has a platform called, Spinnaker, a cloud-native software delivery created and open-sourced by Netflix and Google, and battle-tested in production by the brands. It is partnered with availability, powerful feature extensions, and 24/7 expert support and services. Installing Armory in a Kubernetes cluster enables anyone to deploy workloads to multiple cloud targets across AWS, GCP, Azure, PCF, DC or OS, Kubernetes, ECS, Oracle's BMC, OpenStack, and more. Armory was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in San Mateo, California.
Profusa
Convertible Note in 2020
Profusa, Inc. operates in the health care sector. It is dedicated to the development of a new generation of biointegrated sensors that empowers the individual with the ability to monitor their unique body chemistry in unprecedented ways to transform the management of personal health and disease. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Cupertino, California.
Mojo Mobility
Convertible Note in 2020
Mojo Mobility, Inc. is a technology company based in Santa Clara, California, specializing in the design and manufacture of wireless charging systems. Founded in 2005, the company offers innovative charging solutions that enable multiple devices, including mobile phones, laptops, tablets, and electric vehicles, to charge simultaneously on a single surface without the need for precise alignment. Mojo Mobility's products, such as Mojo batteries and MojoPads, facilitate wireless power delivery for a variety of applications, spanning consumer electronics and industrial sectors. By collaborating with manufacturers and service providers, the company aims to enhance the convenience of mobile charging, allowing users to recharge their devices effortlessly wherever they are.
SellHound
Seed Round in 2020
SellHound is a price comparison engine for secondhand marketplaces that makes it easy to sell second-hand items. Its product includes a multi-marketplace virtual assistant listing app for used goods, as well as, the first-ever aggregator of secondhand marketplaces. Their smart recommerce platform is designed to make selling as easy as buying. Our goal is to make reuse more mainstream by making recommerce easier and more successful for everyone. It was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Santa Cruz, California.
ZenOptics
Convertible Note in 2020
ZenOptics, Inc. is a software company that specializes in developing an integrated analytics platform designed to streamline business intelligence and data management. Founded in 2015 and based in San Jose, California, the company's platform aggregates various analytics tools and resources into a single portal, enabling users to access, share, and report data efficiently. The platform allows for the automation of core processes by composing workflows that utilize existing analytics assets, thereby enhancing collaboration among business users. Key features include a centralized business intelligence portal, an analytics catalog, and tools for analytics governance, which collectively improve productivity and facilitate the management of the analytics lifecycle for IT professionals. ZenOptics aims to empower organizations by providing a comprehensive view of their analytic assets, including key performance indicators, reports, and dashboards.
Omaze
Series B in 2020
Omaze, Inc. operates an online fundraising platform designed to facilitate charitable initiatives by connecting donors with unique experiences and prizes. Founded in 2011 and based in Culver City, California, the platform enables users to bid on opportunities such as meeting celebrities, luxury vacations, and exclusive experiences. By partnering with influencers and non-profits, Omaze provides the necessary marketing, content, technology, and fulfillment services to enhance the online fundraising experience. This innovative approach to charitable giving aims to make it enjoyable and accessible for everyone, ultimately helping charities raise more funds and awareness while creating a significant impact through digital engagement.
Philo
Series D in 2020
Philo is an entertainment-focused streaming service that provides live access to a variety of cable channels and major broadcasts, allowing users to enjoy shows, live news, sports, and entertainment on their smartphones or computers. The platform enables features such as pausing of live channels, enhancing the viewing experience. Originally founded to cater to the college market, Philo has evolved into a more comprehensive TV platform inspired by Philo T. Farnsworth, the inventor of electronic television. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York and Cambridge, Massachusetts. Philo has attracted investments from notable firms and individuals, including New Enterprise Associates, Rho Ventures, and HBO, which support its mission to create an improved television experience.
Varo Bank
Series D in 2020
Varo Money is driven by a mission to redefine banking so it’s easy for everyone to make smart choices with their money. In one mobile app, Varo offers customers no-cost premium bank accounts and high-interest savings accounts offered through The Bancorp Bank, and tech-first features to help people manage their money more easily. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Merchbar
Convertible Note in 2020
Merchbar is an operator of an online marketplace used to be used for selling music band merchandise. It provides an easy way for fans to discover and buy merchandise from their favorite artists that enables fans to buy their desired accessories and merchandise at a reasonable price range. It was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Subspace
Series B in 2020
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.
Ashvattha Therapeutics
Convertible Note in 2020
Ashvattha Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing pharmaceutical products that address unmet medical needs in neurology, oncology, and ophthalmology, as well as inflammatory diseases. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, with research facilities in Baltimore, Maryland, the company specializes in hydroxyl dendrimer therapeutics. These innovative therapies are designed to selectively target actively endocytosing cells, such as reactive microglia and macrophages, which play significant roles in chronic inflammation and disease progression. By improving precision targeting, Ashvattha aims to minimize off-target toxicity, systemic side effects, and immunogenicity commonly associated with other therapeutic platforms. The company currently has a pipeline of nine therapeutics under development, focusing on enhancing treatment efficacy while reducing adverse effects for patients.
Siren Care
Series B in 2020
Siren Care, Inc. is a health technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in wearable devices designed for diabetic health tracking, particularly through its flagship product, the Siren diabetic socks. These smart socks continuously monitor foot temperature, providing crucial data that can help detect early signs of diabetic ulcers, thereby reducing the risk of amputations. The temperature data is transmitted via an application, allowing healthcare providers to monitor patients effectively and intervene early if necessary. Siren Care aims to enhance healthcare for individuals with chronic diseases by collaborating with both providers and payers to improve patient outcomes in diabetic foot care.
Carta
Series F in 2020
Carta, Inc. is a SEC-registered transfer agent based in Palo Alto, California, that provides an online platform for private companies to manage their equity electronically. This platform facilitates cap table management, corporate governance, 409A valuations, and compliance, allowing corporations to issue stock to investors digitally. It serves a diverse clientele, including venture-backed small businesses, enterprises, and pre-IPO companies in the United States and internationally. Carta also digitizes paper stock certificates, stock options, warrants, and derivatives, creating a real-time overview of ownership for startups. The platform enhances collaboration among shareholders, employees, auditors, and legal counsel, enabling them to track vesting, access documents, and exercise options efficiently. Additionally, Carta has offices in Brazil and Canada, broadening its reach in the equity management space.
Mojo Vision
Series B in 2020
Mojo Vision Inc. is a company based in Saratoga, California, established in 2015, that specializes in augmented reality technology. The firm is focused on developing high-performance micro-LED displays for various applications, including consumer, enterprise, and government sectors. It has created the world's smallest and densest dynamic display integrated into a smart contact lens, designed to provide users with timely information without disrupting their focus. This innovative product allows for hands-free connectivity and access to relevant information, thereby minimizing reliance on traditional mobile devices. Additionally, Mojo Vision has formed a joint development agreement with Menicon Co., Ltd. to explore smart contact lens products further, leveraging its advanced micro-LED technology and manufacturing processes to disrupt the display industry.
Flume
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Flume, Inc. specializes in developing a monitoring device that attaches to existing water meters, enabling real-time transmission of water usage data to users' devices. Founded in 2015 and based in San Luis Obispo, California, the company aims to reduce water waste and enhance home protection by providing homeowners and communities with actionable insights about their water consumption. Users can set up notifications for usage, receive alerts for leaks, and access both historical and current data, including a detailed breakdown of water usage by appliances. Through its innovative technology, Flume empowers users to make informed decisions regarding their water usage.
KidzToPros
Convertible Note in 2020
KidzToPros, LLC is a provider of after-school enrichment programs, specializing in sports coaching and various educational activities. The company operates an online platform that connects parents with private coaches for a wide range of sports, including soccer, basketball, tennis, martial arts, and more, as well as activities like chess, coding, and science. Established in 2016 and based in Fremont, California, KidzToPros aims to enhance children's extracurricular experiences by offering access to qualified instructors in a convenient marketplace.
Dimension
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Dimension is an innovative company in the waste management sector, focused on modernizing waste disposal services. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers an on-demand platform that provides customizable junk removal, dumpster rentals, recycling, and hazardous waste disposal. Dimension aims to meet contemporary consumer expectations for reliability and convenience while promoting environmental responsibility through effective waste diversion strategies. By leveraging a network of independent contractors, the company combines flexibility with accountability and scalability, ensuring a seamless experience for its customers. With significant backing from various investors, Dimension is positioned as a disruptive force in the industry, dedicated to enhancing the cleanliness of public spaces and facilitating responsible waste management.
Kneron
Series A in 2020
Kneron, Inc. is a company that designs and develops integrated software and hardware solutions for artificial intelligence applications, focusing on enabling AI functionality at the edge. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Diego, California, Kneron has additional offices in Taipei City, Zhuhai City, and Shenzhen City, China. The company's offerings include neural processing units (NPUs) tailored for smart homes, smart surveillance, smartphones, and wearable devices. Kneron also provides visual recognition software capable of on-device recognition of human faces, bodies, gestures, objects, and scenes. Their products support a range of applications, from robots and drones to Internet of Things (IoT) devices, ensuring real-time recognition and analysis without relying on cloud connections.
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