Chef Robotics
Debt Financing in 2025
Chef Robotics is a robotics and artificial intelligence company serving the food industry, founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco. It develops AI-enabled robotic automation for food manufacturing, integrating modular hardware and adaptive software with computer vision to handle variability in food products, automate assembly processes, and optimize labor productivity. Its solutions aim to reduce waste, improve consistency, and address workforce shortages through intelligent automation.
Legion Technologies
Funding Round in 2024
Legion Technologies, Inc. is a workforce engagement platform that specializes in optimizing labor efficiency and employee engagement through its advanced Legion WFM platform. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, with additional offices in Hudson, Ohio; Chicago, Illinois; and Milton, Georgia, the company leverages artificial intelligence, big data, and cloud-native technology to enhance workforce management. Its offerings include demand forecasting, labor optimization, automated scheduling, employee engagement, and time and attendance solutions. The platform is designed to deliver significant return on investment by improving schedule optimization, reducing employee attrition, increasing productivity, and enhancing operational efficiency. Legion Technologies caters to various industries, including retail, food services, health and fitness clubs, and hospitality, and provides implementation, training, customer support, and success services to its clients.
Bugcrowd
Debt Financing in 2024
Bugcrowd develops an AI-powered platform that connects businesses with trusted cybersecurity researchers. It offers comprehensive security testing solutions for web, mobile, source code, and client-side applications. Serving various sectors, Bugcrowd helps organizations identify vulnerabilities and strengthen their defenses against sophisticated threats.
Thumbtack
Debt Financing in 2024
Thumbtack is an online services marketplace that connects homeowners with local professionals across categories including movers and packers, contractors, plumbers, roofers, cleaners, handymen, attorneys, web designers, application developers, personal trainers, electricians, landscapers, and photographers. It provides personalized guidance on what to do and when to do it, and recommendations on who to hire from a large community of service providers, enabling homeowners to manage and complete home projects by hiring the right professionals. Founded in 2008 and based in San Francisco, Thumbtack helps users plan, manage, and execute home improvement, repair, and everyday service needs.
Harness
Debt Financing in 2024
Harness is a software company that provides a continuous delivery-as-a-service platform designed to automate and streamline the end‑to‑end software development lifecycle. Leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning, the platform offers AI‑driven pipeline automation, real‑time delivery analytics, automated verification, intelligent testing, security orchestration, and cloud cost management. It supports modern cloud environments, containers, and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes and Amazon ECS, enabling engineering and DevOps teams to accelerate deployment cycles, reduce manual effort, and improve software reliability. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company focuses on simplifying the process of moving code from artifact to production.
Rhombus Systems
Debt Financing in 2024
Founded in 2016, Rhombus Systems specializes in video security services. It offers Wi-Fi enabled cameras with cloud management, facial recognition, object detection via AI, live streaming, people analytics, and security alerts. The company's systems enhance workplace security and productivity.
Roofr Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in developing satellite imagery software to assess the condition of roofs for repair and replacement. Founded in 2016, Roofr operates a marketplace that connects homeowners, insurance companies, property managers, and roofing contractors. The company offers a range of services, including residential and commercial roofing solutions, roof repair, and eaves trough cleaning, covering various materials such as copper, metal, asphalt, cedar, slate, and flat roofing. By utilizing an aerial imagery tool, Roofr provides instant estimates and transparent pricing for roofing projects, facilitating a seamless experience for its clients. Operating in Ontario, Canada, as well as Florida and California, Roofr aims to enhance customer experience while offering high-quality workmanship and competitive pricing in the roofing industry.
Chef Robotics
Debt Financing in 2023
Chef Robotics is a robotics and artificial intelligence company serving the food industry, founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco. It develops AI-enabled robotic automation for food manufacturing, integrating modular hardware and adaptive software with computer vision to handle variability in food products, automate assembly processes, and optimize labor productivity. Its solutions aim to reduce waste, improve consistency, and address workforce shortages through intelligent automation.
Settle
Debt Financing in 2023
Settle is a cash-flow management software company that automates business-to-business payments and helps optimize working capital. The platform provides payment management, payable date control and extensions, paperless invoicing, auto payments, automated purchase orders, and proactive replenishment alerts to streamline procurement, accounts payable automation, and financing, enabling faster billing cycles and improved visibility into liquidity. Founded in 2019 by Alek Koenig and based in San Francisco, Settle serves companies seeking integrated tools to improve cash flow management.
Achieve
Debt Financing in 2023
Achieve is a provider of digital personal finance solutions aimed at assisting individuals in improving their financial well-being. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company offers a range of services, including debt resolution, personal loans, and home equity loans. By utilizing proprietary data and analytics, Achieve delivers tailored financial tools and educational resources to support consumers on their financial journeys. Their approach includes personalized service and guidance from financial experts, enabling clients to manage and reduce debt, secure loans, and make informed financial decisions.
Arrcus, Inc. is a company that specializes in designing and developing closed-source operating systems for networking hardware, such as switches and routers. Founded in 2016 and based in San Jose, California, Arrcus offers a range of products including ArcOS, a hardware-agnostic network operating system; ArcRR, a 64-bit route reflector; and ArcIQ, an analytics platform that provides real-time insights for network management. Additionally, the company provides the Arrcus VDR routing platform, the IP/EVPN Clos solution, and a multi-cloud networking platform. Arrcus focuses on enabling organizations to build scalable infrastructure across physical, virtual, and cloud environments, simplifying network operations and enhancing connectivity among people, machines, and data.
InfluxData
Debt Financing in 2023
InfluxData Inc. specializes in open-source solutions for managing time-series data at scale. The company is best known for InfluxDB, a time-series database that is engineered to handle vast amounts of time-stamped data generated by IoT devices, applications, networks, and other sources. InfluxData's product suite includes InfluxEnterprise, a cluster management solution; InfluxCloud, a fully-managed InfluxDB service; Telegraf, a data collection tool; Chronograf, for data visualization; and Kapacitor, which focuses on data processing, monitoring, and alerting. InfluxData aims to support developers and organizations in efficiently storing and analyzing real-time data, thereby enabling the rapid development of monitoring, analytics, and IoT applications. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in London, the company was previously known as Errplane Inc. and rebranded in December 2015.
Flux Power designs, develops, manufactures, and sells rechargeable lithium-ion energy storage systems for electric forklifts, airport ground support equipment, and other industrial motive applications in the United States. It offers a high-capacity battery cell management system that provides cell balancing, monitoring, and error reporting for its battery systems, as well as 24-volt onboard chargers and smart wall-mounted chargers that interface with its BMS. The company serves small businesses, end-users, and large enterprises, and distributes through original equipment manufacturers, lift equipment dealers, and battery distributors. Based in Vista, California, Flux Power provides solutions for industrial electrification across material handling, airport GSE, and related sectors.
Sunrun is a United States-based provider of residential solar electricity and related solar power services for homeowners. It designs, owns, and maintains solar energy systems and offers a solar service model in which customers pay for the electricity produced rather than the panels; Sunrun retains ownership of the systems and provides battery storage and related products. The company markets its offerings directly to homeowners through online and offline channels and collaborates with a network of installers and partners to deliver installations. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, Sunrun operates across multiple states and typically signs long-term agreements to supply power at fixed rates.
Aspen Neuroscience
Debt Financing in 2022
Aspen Neuroscience develops autologous neuron replacement therapies based on induced pluripotent stem cells to treat neurological conditions, starting with Parkinson's disease. The company uses patient-specific restorative cell therapies by combining pluripotent stem cell biology with genomic approaches and artificial intelligence to address both sporadic and familial forms of Parkinson's disease, focusing on autologous neuron replacement to modify disease progression. Based in San Diego, California, the company is a development-stage biotechnology company pursuing expansion of its iPSC-based platform to other brain disorders.
ALX Oncology is a clinical-stage immuno-oncology company based in Burlingame, California, established in 2015. The company specializes in developing innovative therapies aimed at treating various forms of cancer, with a particular focus on its lead product candidate, ALX148. This therapeutic agent is designed to block the CD47 protein, which cancer cells exploit to evade the immune system. ALX148 is currently being investigated for its efficacy in treating myelodysplastic syndromes, acute myeloid leukemia, and several solid tumor types, including head and neck squamous cell carcinoma and certain gastric cancers. The company leverages advanced protein engineering technologies to enhance the affinity of its CD47 blockers, aiming to minimize hematologic toxicities often associated with existing treatments. ALX Oncology's commitment to improving cancer therapies is rooted in pioneering research conducted by its founders at Stanford University.
Versa Networks
Debt Financing in 2022
Versa Networks, Inc. is a technology company specializing in software-defined networking (SDN) and cybersecurity solutions. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with an additional office in Bengaluru, India, Versa focuses on providing integrated cloud, networking, and security services for enterprise and service provider customers. The company’s offerings include advanced secure access service edge (SASE) solutions that combine networking, security, and analytics, delivered through cloud, on-premises, or hybrid models. Versa's platform is designed for scalability, featuring genuine multitenancy and sophisticated management tools that help organizations optimize their wide area networks (WAN) and reduce infrastructure costs. With thousands of customers worldwide, Versa Networks is committed to simplifying and securing modern networks across a diverse range of environments.
Automation Anywhere
Debt Financing in 2022
Automation Anywhere, Inc. is a global leader in Robotic Process Automation (RPA), specializing in the development of AI-powered software solutions designed to enhance business efficiency. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a cloud-native platform that integrates RPA with artificial intelligence, machine learning, and analytics. Its flagship products include Automation Anywhere Enterprise, which automates IT and business processes; Automation Anywhere Server for streamlined business operations; and IQ Bot, a cognitive automation solution that addresses complex business tasks. Additionally, the company provides a comprehensive suite of testing tools, such as Testing Anywhere, which supports quality assurance across various platforms. Automation Anywhere also offers consulting services and collaborates strategically with Microsoft Azure. The company has expanded its presence internationally with offices in several major cities across the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
NetraDyne
Debt Financing in 2022
NetraDyne is a provider of AI-driven fleet safety and management technology that uses computer vision and edge computing to process visual and sensory inputs for fleets across industries such as transportation, drones, agriculture, construction, and healthcare. The company offers an integrated platform that supports multiple camera angles for driver safety events and AI-based safety solutions, along with a driver performance monitoring system that identifies and rewards positive behavior. Its solutions reduce accidents, improve real-time awareness of risky behavior, and safeguard against false claims by delivering timely insights. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Diego, with an additional office in Bengaluru, NetraDyne integrates machine learning with edge processing to deliver actionable data to fleet operators.
Aisera, Inc. is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, that specializes in artificial intelligence solutions aimed at automating tasks and workflows for enterprises and consumers. Established in 2017, Aisera offers a range of products including AI Service Desk and AI Customer Service, which cater to various functions such as IT, human resources, sales, and operations. The company’s AI Experience platform combines generative AI capabilities with domain-specific large language models to create customizable solutions that enhance user interactions and improve productivity. Aisera's technology facilitates auto-resolution of service issues and streamlines business processes, resulting in significant cost savings and increased efficiency for organizations across multiple sectors, including healthcare, finance, and retail. Recognized for its innovation, Aisera continues to lead in service automation through its advanced AI-driven offerings.
EvaBot Inc. operates an artificial intelligence platform designed to facilitate the sending of personalized corporate gifts tailored to the unique interests of recipients. The company serves a diverse clientele, including executives, real estate agents, event organizers, customer retention teams, recruiters, consultants, and agencies, enabling them to create memorable gifting experiences that maintain an element of surprise. By integrating with communication tools such as email and Slack, EvaBot automates the gifting process, matching recipients with curated products from various vendors based on their preferences. Founded in 2015 and originally named Vizzi Inc., the company rebranded to EvaBot Inc. in August 2017 and is headquartered in Fremont, California, with an additional office in Calgary, Canada.
TomoCredit
Debt Financing in 2022
Founded in 2018, TomoCredit is a fintech company based in San Francisco. It offers an AI-powered platform designed for millennials and small business owners to build credit history and qualify for loans using alternative data sources. The company provides a smart credit card and a mobile application for account management.
Geron Corporation is a late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company based in Menlo Park, California, specializing in the development and commercialization of therapeutics for hematologic malignancies. Established in 1990, the company is primarily focused on its investigational drug, imetelstat, a first-in-class telomerase inhibitor currently undergoing Phase 2/3 clinical trials. Imetelstat targets the uncontrolled proliferation of malignant progenitor cells, aiming to improve blood cell production in patients with conditions such as myelodysplastic syndromes and myelofibrosis. Geron generates revenue through collaboration agreements, milestones, royalties, and licensing arrangements, positioning itself as a key player in oncology therapeutics.
Harness is a software company that provides a continuous delivery-as-a-service platform designed to automate and streamline the end‑to‑end software development lifecycle. Leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning, the platform offers AI‑driven pipeline automation, real‑time delivery analytics, automated verification, intelligent testing, security orchestration, and cloud cost management. It supports modern cloud environments, containers, and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes and Amazon ECS, enabling engineering and DevOps teams to accelerate deployment cycles, reduce manual effort, and improve software reliability. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company focuses on simplifying the process of moving code from artifact to production.
Bolster
Venture Round in 2022
Bolster Inc. specializes in AI-driven cybersecurity solutions, protecting brands from online scams, account takeovers, and counterfeit activities across various channels like the open web, social media, app stores, and dark web. Its platform offers real-time detection, automated takedowns, continuous monitoring, and rich threat intelligence, serving clients across finance, technology, and retail sectors.
Lucira Health
Post in 2022
Lucira Health, Inc. is a medical technology company that specializes in the development and commercialization of innovative infectious disease test kits. Founded in 2013 and based in Emeryville, California, Lucira has created a consumer-friendly, single-use testing platform that delivers centralized-laboratory-accurate molecular testing. Their flagship product is a disposable COVID-19 test kit that can be used at home, featuring a mobile application that connects users to treatment options. The kit is powered by two AA batteries and is compact enough to fit in the palm of a hand. Additionally, Lucira has developed a 2-in-1 lab testing solution that can determine if viral respiratory symptoms are due to COVID-19 or the flu, enhancing the accessibility and convenience of viral testing for consumers.
Vectice Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing asset management and collaboration software designed for artificial intelligence and machine learning initiatives. Founded in 2020 and located in San Carlos, California, Vectice provides a platform that captures data science knowledge, enabling users to learn from past experiences and efficiently reuse existing assets for new projects. The software offers comprehensive documentation and governance throughout the model lifecycle, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while maintaining transparency. Key features include automated lineage tracking, customizable workflows, and integration with popular AI tools, which facilitate collaboration among developers and validators. Vectice’s platform aims to enhance operational efficiency, reducing documentation time significantly and accelerating approval workflows to improve time-to-production. By organizing all knowledge in one centralized location, Vectice empowers organizations to build trust in their AI models and achieve a higher return on investment.
Coda Biotherapeutics
Debt Financing in 2021
Coda Biotherapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative therapies to modulate neuronal activity through its chemogenetic platform. Established in 2014 and based in San Francisco, the company employs gene therapy techniques to modify specific neuronal populations, enabling them to express engineered ligand-gated ion channels that are responsive to a proprietary small molecule. This interaction allows for precise, dose-dependent control of neuronal activity, facilitating the treatment of conditions such as neuropathic pain, epilepsy, and movement disorders. Coda's approach utilizes viral vectors to deliver these engineered neurotransmitter receptors directly to targeted neurons, enhancing the efficiency of treatment for severe nervous system disorders compared to traditional therapies.
MonkeyLearn
Debt Financing in 2021
MonkeyLearn Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in artificial intelligence solutions for text analysis. Its platform enables users to conduct various forms of text processing, including sentiment analysis, topic classification, and entity extraction, through a user-friendly graphical interface. MonkeyLearn offers several key products, including Monkeylearn Studio for data visualization and analysis, an API for customized text processing, and MonkeyLearn WordCloud for text analysis. The platform is designed for ease of use, allowing users to create tailored machine learning models without requiring extensive technical expertise. Additionally, MonkeyLearn provides open-source wrappers and can be integrated with numerous applications through its API, catering primarily to startups in major U.S. tech hubs like Silicon Valley and New York.
Viracta Therapeutics
Post in 2021
Viracta Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage drug development company based in Cardiff, California, that specializes in precision oncology focused on virus-associated malignancies. The company utilizes a viral activation therapy platform to develop treatments for cancers linked to the Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) and other virus-related diseases. Its lead investigational drug, nanatinostat, is being evaluated in combination with the antiviral valganciclovir as a potential oral therapy for EBV-positive lymphoma, including post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder, plasmablastic lymphoma, and angioimmunoblastic T cell lymphoma. Viracta is also exploring the application of this approach to other EBV-associated conditions, such as nasopharyngeal carcinoma and gastric carcinoma. Founded in 2007 and rebranded from HemaQuest Pharmaceuticals in 2015, Viracta Therapeutics is actively conducting multiple clinical trials to advance its therapeutic candidates.
Kobiton
Debt Financing in 2021
Founded in 2016, Kobiton specializes in a mobile testing platform that accelerates application delivery. It offers manual and automated testing on real devices in the cloud or on-premise, enabling businesses to improve app quality, lower abandonment rates, and reduce time-to-market.
Founded in 2020, Coco operates human-controlled sidewalk robots for last-mile deliveries. Serving thousands weekly in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, Austin, and Houston, it partners with local businesses like restaurants to deliver goods efficiently.
Carrot Fertility
Series C in 2021
Carrot Fertility, Inc. offers comprehensive fertility benefits services for employers, supporting employees throughout their fertility healthcare journey on a global scale. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company provides a range of services including egg freezing, in vitro fertilization, adoption, donor and gestational carrier services. It also features Carrot Rx, a premium pharmacy experience for fertility medications, and Carrot Pregnancy, which offers virtual access to experts and on-demand doctor-approved content. Additionally, Carrot Card is a flexible debit card that employees can use to pay for fertility care. Carrot Fertility aims to help companies customize their fertility benefits, ensuring that employees receive the necessary financial, medical, and emotional support as they pursue parenthood. The company has expanded its presence with additional offices in major cities including Chicago, New York, Dublin, Geneva, Tokyo, and Seoul.
Cortica Inc. is a company dedicated to providing neurological therapies for children facing autism and other neurodevelopmental challenges. Founded in 2014 and based in San Diego, California, Cortica offers tailored treatment programs that are informed by a comprehensive understanding of each child's neurobiology and developmental profile. The company operates multiple centers across California, including locations in Carlsbad, Irvine, San Rafael, Torrance, and Westlake Village. Cortica's services encompass a wide range of assessments and therapies, including diagnoses for autism, ADHD, and developmental delays. Treatment options available include gene sequencing, metabolic testing, electroencephalography, nutrition evaluation, medication management, and various therapeutic interventions such as ABA therapy, parent coaching, speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and music therapy. The company provides these services through in-home, in-clinic, and telehealth modalities.
Cortica
Debt Financing in 2021
Cortica Inc. is a company dedicated to providing neurological therapies for children facing autism and other neurodevelopmental challenges. Founded in 2014 and based in San Diego, California, Cortica offers tailored treatment programs that are informed by a comprehensive understanding of each child's neurobiology and developmental profile. The company operates multiple centers across California, including locations in Carlsbad, Irvine, San Rafael, Torrance, and Westlake Village. Cortica's services encompass a wide range of assessments and therapies, including diagnoses for autism, ADHD, and developmental delays. Treatment options available include gene sequencing, metabolic testing, electroencephalography, nutrition evaluation, medication management, and various therapeutic interventions such as ABA therapy, parent coaching, speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and music therapy. The company provides these services through in-home, in-clinic, and telehealth modalities.
Incorta
Debt Financing in 2021
Incorta offers a real-time analytics platform designed to aggregate and analyze large, complex business data. Its Direct Data Platform enables enterprises to acquire, enrich, analyze, and act on their data with speed and insight, resolving complex analytics challenges. Backed by prominent investors such as GV, Kleiner Perkins, M12, Telstra Ventures, and Sorenson Capital, Incorta serves Fortune 500 to Global 2000 customers.
Incorta offers a real-time analytics platform designed to aggregate and analyze large, complex business data. Its Direct Data Platform enables enterprises to acquire, enrich, analyze, and act on their data with speed and insight, resolving complex analytics challenges. Backed by prominent investors such as GV, Kleiner Perkins, M12, Telstra Ventures, and Sorenson Capital, Incorta serves Fortune 500 to Global 2000 customers.
Brightline
Debt Financing in 2021
Brightline, Inc. is a pediatric behavioral health care provider that focuses on supporting children and their families through innovative technology and integrated care. Established in 2019 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Brightline offers a range of services including behavioral therapy, psychiatry, medication support, speech-language therapy, and occupational therapy. The company emphasizes virtual behavioral health services and a collaborative care team to address the diverse needs of children at various developmental stages. Originally named Emilio Health, Inc., the company rebranded to Brightline in May 2020, reflecting its commitment to delivering accessible and comprehensive behavioral health solutions.
Gridtential Energy
Convertible Note in 2021
Gridtential Energy develops and licenses energy storage technologies for battery manufacturers. Its Silicon Joule technology replaces the metal grid in lead-acid designs with a silicon substrate, enabling lighter, higher-density storage. The company targets a range of applications including personal mobility devices such as wheelchairs, e-bikes, and scooters, portable power equipment, and stationary backup systems like uninterruptible power supplies and cell towers. Gridtential emphasizes compatibility with existing battery manufacturing and recycling infrastructures and aims to offer lower-cost, better-performing storage that approaches lithium-ion performance while leveraging established lead-acid supply chains. The company maintains a strategic partnership with Intevac and is based in Santa Clara, California.
Concert Health
Series A in 2021
Founded in 2016, Concert Health operates an online platform that connects patients with therapists and psychiatrists through their primary care providers. The company offers remote clinical staffing, screening tools, implementation guidance, documentation support, and evidence-based care integration to facilitate behavioral health services within medical practices.
Stilt
Debt Financing in 2021
Stilt Inc. is a financial technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in providing collateral-free personal loans to international students, graduates, immigrants, and underserved individuals in the United States who have limited or no credit history. Stilt's innovative lending platform employs both proprietary and public data sources to assess the creditworthiness of these individuals, allowing the company to offer short-term loans at competitive interest rates. By facilitating access to capital, Stilt aims to empower immigrants and non-citizens in building their credit profiles and achieving financial stability.
Boston Private Financial Holdings
Acquisition in 2021
Boston Private Financial Holdings is the bank holding company for Boston Private Bank & Trust Company, offering private banking, wealth management and trust services to high-net-worth individuals, families and institutions in the United States. The company provides deposit and loan products, including checking, savings, money market, certificates of deposit, residential and commercial loans, lines of credit, home equity and construction financing. It delivers wealth management solutions such as financial planning, family office services, tax planning and trust administration. It serves clients through offices in Boston, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Florida, with a focus on private banking and bespoke wealth management. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
Postal
Debt Financing in 2020
Postal.io, Inc. is a sales and marketing engagement platform that enhances team management, content curation, and workflow automation. Incorporated in 2019 and based in San Luis Obispo, California, the company offers solutions that generate leads, increase sales, and improve customer retention across various industries, including software, healthcare, finance, real estate, and insurance. The platform automates the delivery and reporting of personalized physical assets, such as direct mail and corporate gifts, which can be seamlessly integrated with existing CRM and marketing automation systems or used independently. By personalizing and scaling engagement efforts, Postal.io aims to boost brand loyalty, improve conversion rates, and enhance overall employee and customer satisfaction. The company is led by a founding team with a track record of successful ventures.
All Raise
Venture Round in 2020
All Raise is a nonprofit organization based in San Francisco, California, dedicated to promoting the success of female founders and women in the venture capital industry. Established in 2017 by Stacey Bishop and Sarah Tavel, All Raise aims to create a more equitable future by providing women with essential resources, guidance, and support for their professional development. Through its various programs, the organization seeks to empower women, facilitating greater access to opportunities within the startup and investment sectors.
Veem
Venture Round in 2020
Veem Inc. is a payment service provider that specializes in simplifying the process of sending and receiving funds for businesses. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers a platform that allows small and medium-sized enterprises to conduct transactions in local currencies. By utilizing blockchain technology as its payment rail, Veem eliminates the need for intermediary banks, which reduces costs and improves transaction efficiency. The platform enables real-time payment tracking, invoice generation, and the ability to upload mass documents, enhancing the overall user experience. Additionally, Veem provides integration services with accounting platforms, further streamlining financial operations for its users. The company also has offices in Kanata, Canada, and Shanghai, China.
PatientPop
Series C in 2020
PatientPop, Inc. is a practice growth platform that aids medical providers in enhancing their operations and patient engagement. Founded in 2014 and based in Santa Monica, California, the company offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to streamline the patient journey. These services include website development, search engine optimization, online scheduling, appointment reminders, reputation management, and integration with electronic medical records. PatientPop's platform focuses on attracting new patients, managing online reputation, and automating front-office tasks, thereby allowing healthcare providers to concentrate on delivering quality patient care. By automating and improving key touchpoints in the patient experience, PatientPop empowers medical practices to thrive in the digital age.
Valence Community
Series A in 2020
Valence Community operates an online platform dedicated to connecting, showcasing, and empowering the global black professional community. Founded in 2019 and based in Los Angeles, the platform facilitates career opportunities and venture creation by linking users with companies and resources. Valence also offers mentorship options, enabling members to serve as coaches for one another, thereby fostering a supportive environment for professional development. Through inspirational storytelling and structured community engagement, Valence aims to demystify advancement pathways and promote economic and social progress among black professionals worldwide.
Upgrade operates an online lending platform offering personal loans, the Upgrade Card, credit health monitoring, and educational tools. It serves both mainstream consumers and those underserved by traditional banking, aiming to provide affordable and responsible credit access.
FreeWire Technologies, Inc. is a manufacturer of mobile electric vehicle (EV) chargers, focused on providing innovative charging solutions that enhance the accessibility of EV charging infrastructure. Established in 2014 and based in San Leandro, California, the company produces several models, including the Mobi Charger v0, v1, and v2, which cater to varying charging needs and capabilities. FreeWire’s flagship product, the Boost Charger, integrates battery technology with power conversion systems, allowing for high-power charging without the need for extensive grid upgrades. This technology enables ultrafast charging at locations that typically lack sufficient electrical infrastructure. FreeWire has successfully deployed its battery-integrated chargers across the United States, serving Fortune 100 companies, commercial clients, fleets, and retail spaces, and has partnered with major organizations to expand its reach. Additionally, the company's systems provide clean and quiet power solutions, effectively replacing or supplementing diesel generators for various remote power applications, thereby supporting the transition away from fossil fuels.
Legionfarm
Seed Round in 2020
Legionfarm is an online gaming coaching and training platform that connects players with professional gamers for paid coaching and practice sessions. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, it maintains a network of more than 1,000 pro players who monetize their skills through coaching. About 5,000 gamers each month spend over $1.2 million to learn from pros, with Legionfarm earning a 35% commission on transactions. The platform seeks to turn gaming hobbies into careers and to create full-time jobs in gaming while providing entertainment and coaching to players worldwide.
Asana
Debt Financing in 2020
Asana, Inc. is a software company that specializes in work management and productivity solutions. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Asana offers a cloud-based platform that enables individuals and teams to organize, track, and manage their work efficiently. The platform allows users to create projects, assign tasks, set deadlines, and facilitate direct communication, thereby enhancing collaboration and engagement. Designed for various use cases, including project management and process oversight, Asana's tools provide real-time visibility into workflows and incorporate reporting and automation features. The company generates revenue through software subscriptions based on the number of users, making its services scalable and adaptable to different organizational needs.
Founded in 2015, Weee! is a California-based online grocery retailer specializing in Asian and Hispanic food products. It offers a curated selection of fruits, seafood, snacks, and daily essentials sourced from local farms and trusted brands, serving customers in major U.S. cities.
Proxy is a technology company that specializes in privacy-first, human-centric identity solutions. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, Proxy develops smartphone-enabled digital identity systems that allow users to authenticate and interact with various devices seamlessly. Its primary offerings include Proxy ID, Proxy Health, and Proxy Access, along with advanced hardware designed to facilitate secure and contactless access. Proxy's mission is to empower individuals with a unique identity signal that they own and control, functioning similarly to a universal single-sign-on for the physical world. This technology is utilized by prominent enterprises like Vornado and Cloudflare to provide employees and visitors with frictionless access to secure areas, enhancing personalized experiences in workplace environments. The company's founders, CEO Denis Mars and CTO Simon Ratner, are committed to ensuring that technology serves to improve human experiences rather than complicate them. Proxy's innovative approach has earned it recognition in several prestigious rankings, highlighting its impact on the future of identity management and access solutions.
FastForward.ai
Seed Round in 2020
FastForward.ai is a company that develops a social media engagement and commerce platform designed to help enterprises connect with their customers within social media and messaging applications. Founded in Mountain View, California, in 2016, FastForward.ai offers a software-as-a-service platform that modernizes user experiences through digital marketing, commerce, and mobile payment solutions. Its patented technology facilitates one-click digital commerce, allowing customers to easily access personalized offers, make purchases, and review their transaction history. By leveraging popular messaging applications, the platform enhances customer engagement and enables businesses to drive brand awareness effectively in environments where consumers spend significant time online.
Plume Design
Debt Financing in 2020
Plume Design, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in adaptive home Wi-Fi solutions and the manufacture of Wi-Fi devices. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Plume provides a software-as-a-service platform designed for communications service providers. This platform facilitates the delivery of enhanced services for connected homes, including features such as optimal Wi-Fi performance, parental controls, and motion sensing capabilities. Plume's mobile application allows users to customize and manage their Wi-Fi networks, including controlling device access and managing passwords. The company's focus is on enhancing the smart home experience while supporting service providers with backend applications.
Ripcord is a robotic digitization company that develops platforms and software to convert physical documents into digital, searchable data and streamlined workflows. Its Canopy solution uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to capture, enrich, and organize content, enabling enterprises to simplify processes and improve accuracy. The company combines sensors, automation, and vision-guided robots to create a digital twin of information, perform document scanning and recognition, and accelerate data capture, organization, and retrieval. This supports faster, higher-quality processing and moves organizations toward paperless document management and more efficient operations. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Ripcord was founded in 2014.
Mindoula
Debt Financing in 2020
Mindoula Health, Inc. is a mental health care and behavioral health management company based in Silver Spring, Maryland. Founded in 2013, it operates across multiple states, including Maryland, Virginia, and California. Mindoula's technology-enabled platform is designed to identify, engage, and support individuals facing complex behavioral health, medical, and social challenges throughout their care journey. By employing an adaptive data science approach and a multi-platform technology stack, Mindoula integrates behavioral, medical, and social determinants of health to improve patient outcomes and reduce costs for its payer and provider partners. The company offers a continuum of care through virtual and in-person services, catering to both individuals and families with direct-consumer subscription options.
Founded in 2015, Qwil operates a payment management platform for independent contractors, freelancers, and small businesses. It enables users to track, collect, and access their earnings early through its debit card feature.
Protagonist Therapeutics
Post in 2019
Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc., established in 2006 and headquartered in Newark, California, is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing peptide-based therapies to address unmet medical needs in hematology and gastroenterology. The company's pipeline includes PTG-300, an injectable hepcidin mimetic in Phase II trials for beta-thalassemia; PTG-200, a completed Phase I antagonist peptide candidate for moderate-to-severe Crohn’s disease; and PN-943, an oral integrin antagonist in Phase I trials for inflammatory bowel disease. Protagonist has a licensing and collaboration agreement with Janssen Biotech for PTG-200's development and commercialization. The company's proprietary platform enables the discovery of novel constrained peptide-based drug candidates targeting protein-protein interactions.
Science Exchange
Debt Financing in 2019
Science Exchange, Inc. operates an online marketplace that facilitates collaboration between researchers and scientific service providers, including academic and government laboratories. Founded in 2011 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company enables users to search for, compare, and procure scientific services from U.S. research institutions, streamlining the process of obtaining quotes, managing projects, and processing payments. The platform enhances research and development productivity by automating various collaborative tasks while ensuring data security and regulatory compliance. By matching researchers seeking to outsource experiments with qualified service providers, Science Exchange makes it easier and more affordable for scientific institutions and researchers to access outsourced research and development services, ultimately accelerating the pace of scientific discovery.
Science Exchange
Venture Round in 2019
Science Exchange, Inc. operates an online marketplace that facilitates collaboration between researchers and scientific service providers, including academic and government laboratories. Founded in 2011 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company enables users to search for, compare, and procure scientific services from U.S. research institutions, streamlining the process of obtaining quotes, managing projects, and processing payments. The platform enhances research and development productivity by automating various collaborative tasks while ensuring data security and regulatory compliance. By matching researchers seeking to outsource experiments with qualified service providers, Science Exchange makes it easier and more affordable for scientific institutions and researchers to access outsourced research and development services, ultimately accelerating the pace of scientific discovery.
Recurly, Inc. is a provider of enterprise-class subscription management and billing solutions aimed at optimizing revenue growth for businesses across various industries, including digital media, streaming, publishing, SaaS, consumer goods, and professional services. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Boulder, Colorado, and New Orleans, Louisiana, Recurly simplifies the complexities of subscription billing and revenue optimization. Its platform facilitates recurring billing automation, offering features such as customizable hosted billing pages, account management services, and actionable insights to enhance decision-making. By reducing subscriber churn and improving operational efficiency, Recurly enables businesses to quickly integrate payment solutions and focus on growth. The company is also a Level 1 PCI compliant service provider, which minimizes costs associated with PCI compliance for its clients.
Charlie Finance
Debt Financing in 2019
Charlie Finance Co. is a financial services company established in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in developing a text message application designed to simplify personal finance for users. By monitoring transactions, the application identifies opportunities for savings, helps reduce expenses, and provides insights into spending habits. Additionally, it alerts users to significant financial matters, enabling them to manage their finances more effectively and reduce debt. Through its innovative approach, Charlie Finance aims to assist ordinary Americans in achieving greater financial stability and peace of mind.
BetterUp Inc. is a leadership development company that offers an innovative online platform aimed at enhancing the personal and professional growth of individuals and organizations. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, BetterUp specializes in virtual coaching, providing users with personalized guidance through one-on-one sessions with a network of over 3,000 coaches available in 46 languages across more than 90 countries. The platform focuses on fostering mental fitness, career and leadership development, and social connection, thereby enabling employees to develop new behaviors and skills that promote high performance in a rapidly changing work environment. With a client base that includes prominent organizations such as NASA, Google, and Hilton, BetterUp has established itself as a leader in the field of mental health and coaching. The company is supported by a distinguished Science Board composed of experts in positive psychology and human performance, further enhancing its credibility and impact in the industry.
Corpay One
Series A in 2019
Corpay One is a spend management solution designed for small and medium-sized businesses, focusing on streamlining the bill payment process. The company leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to automatically synchronize with accounting systems, allowing users to manage invoices and payments more efficiently. Through its platform, businesses can instantly receive and scan invoices simply by taking a photo of the bill, enhancing the speed and security of transactions. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, Corpay One aims to simplify financial management for its users by providing a clear overview of upcoming bills and facilitating prompt and accurate payments.
Unchained Labs
Debt Financing in 2019
Unchained Labs is a life sciences tools company based in Pleasanton, California, specializing in solutions for biologics and gene therapy researchers. Established in 2014, it develops a range of products designed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of research in protein stability and formulation. Key offerings include the Optim platform, which allows researchers to measure multiple protein stability parameters simultaneously, and GRUNT, an automated system for biologic formulation preparation. In addition to these, the company provides various tools such as protein sizing systems, stability quantifiers, and automated buffer exchange systems. Unchained Labs serves biopharma and academic customers globally, distributing its products through partnerships in Europe, North and South America, Japan, and other Asian markets.
Spruce Finance
Debt Financing in 2019
Spruce Finance, established in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco with additional offices across the U.S., specializes in consumer financing for residential sustainability projects. The company offers a range of finance products, including solar leases, loans, and Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), as well as funding for water-saving and energy efficiency home improvements. Spruce serves homeowners nationwide through its network of contractor and channel partners, such as solar installers, general contractors, and equipment manufacturers. By facilitating these financing options, Spruce enables customers to reduce their utility bill spend on power, water, and heating/cooling costs while promoting sustainable practices.
Ayar Labs
Debt Financing in 2019
Ayar Labs develops and manufactures high-density electronic-photonic chiplets and lasers, specializing in optical interconnect solutions. Its flagship product, TeraPHY, offers a monolithic in-package optical I/O solution for applications requiring high bandwidth, low latency, and power efficiency. The company's products serve various industries such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, telecommunications, aerospace, and military.
Rollbar
Debt Financing in 2019
Rollbar, Inc. is a software company that specializes in error tracking and debugging solutions for software engineering teams. The company offers a platform that automates error monitoring and triaging, allowing developers to quickly identify and fix issues within their code. Rollbar's tool captures exceptions in real-time, providing developers with complete visibility into errors by delivering context-rich data such as stack traces, request parameters, and local variable values. Utilizing machine learning, Rollbar's error grouping engine minimizes alert noise by automatically consolidating similar errors, while also triggering workflows to proactively address new bugs or regressions. This enables teams to maintain a focus on continuous code improvement and innovation, ultimately enhancing the software development process. Founded in 2012 and originally named Ratchet, Inc., Rollbar is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Barcelona, Spain, and Budapest, Hungary.
Ouster
Debt Financing in 2019
Ouster, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in the development of high-resolution digital lidar sensors and software products. Founded in 2015, Ouster's innovative approach integrates an all-semiconductor design to enhance 3D sensing capabilities, making it applicable across various industries, including autonomous vehicles, robotics, industrial automation, mapping, and smart infrastructure. The company's product offerings consist of multi-beam lidar sensors suitable for long, mid, and short-range applications, which are distributed globally. Ouster targets a wide range of markets, leveraging its technology to support advancements in smart cities, defense, and virtual reality/augmented reality. With a strong presence in the Americas, as well as operational reach in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, Ouster is positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for lidar solutions across diverse sectors.
Mission Cloud Services
Debt Financing in 2019
Mission Cloud Services, Inc. is a provider of IT and cloud management solutions specifically tailored for the healthcare and life sciences sectors. Established in 2017 and based in El Segundo, California, the company offers a range of services including managed services, professional consulting, cloud optimization, and enterprise support. As an AWS Premier Tier Partner, Mission Cloud Services specializes in helping organizations manage their cloud investments, enhance performance, and ensure data security. The company focuses on empowering businesses to adopt new technologies, such as generative AI, and offers strategic guidance for migrating, managing, and modernizing cloud environments. Through its comprehensive approach, Mission Cloud Services aims to simplify the adoption and management of cloud infrastructure for its clients.
Founded in 2015, Weee! is a California-based online grocery retailer specializing in Asian and Hispanic food products. It offers a curated selection of fruits, seafood, snacks, and daily essentials sourced from local farms and trusted brands, serving customers in major U.S. cities.
Beam Solutions
Debt Financing in 2019
Beam Solutions is a venture-backed regulatory technology (regtech) software company based in the San Francisco Bay Area. It specializes in developing an anti-money laundering platform that addresses compliance challenges faced by financial institutions. Beam's proprietary transaction monitoring technologies utilize advanced machine learning and innovative data sources to significantly reduce false positives and enhance the detection of suspicious activities. This end-to-end compliance solution not only improves efficiency but also helps banks, credit unions, and fintech companies navigate the complexities of regulatory requirements. By employing a transparent-box approach, Beam elucidates its machine learning processes, ensuring clarity for regulators and bolstering their understanding and approval. The company is supported by a knowledgeable team of officers, directors, advisors, and investors.
Fair
Debt Financing in 2019
Fair is a car leasing company headquartered in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2016. The company has developed a mobile application that facilitates vehicle leasing services, allowing users to shop for, get approved for, and pay for a car directly from their smartphones using only a driver's license and a bank account. Fair's platform offers customers the flexibility to choose their desired vehicle, select mileage options, and manage payments all within the app. This innovative approach embodies the car-as-a-service (CaaS) model, providing individuals with the freedom to drive the car they want for as long as they wish, while also allowing them the option to return the vehicle at any time without the long-term commitments typically associated with traditional vehicle financing or leasing.
Jam City
Venture Round in 2019
Jam City, Inc. is a prominent developer of mobile games, founded in 2009 by Chris DeWolfe and Josh Yguado. Originally known as SGN Games, the company rebranded in September 2016 and is headquartered in Culver City, California, with additional studios in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, and Buenos Aires, as well as a subsidiary in Toronto. Jam City specializes in creating engaging mobile games that resonate with global audiences, including well-known franchises such as Cookie Jam and Panda Pop. The company collaborates with major entertainment brands to develop narrative-rich games based on popular franchises like Harry Potter and Marvel Avengers. Known for its creative excellence and technological innovation, Jam City focuses on storytelling, data science, and audience insights to enhance the gaming experience.
Veem
Corporate Round in 2018
Veem Inc. is a payment service provider that specializes in simplifying the process of sending and receiving funds for businesses. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers a platform that allows small and medium-sized enterprises to conduct transactions in local currencies. By utilizing blockchain technology as its payment rail, Veem eliminates the need for intermediary banks, which reduces costs and improves transaction efficiency. The platform enables real-time payment tracking, invoice generation, and the ability to upload mass documents, enhancing the overall user experience. Additionally, Veem provides integration services with accounting platforms, further streamlining financial operations for its users. The company also has offices in Kanata, Canada, and Shanghai, China.
Upgrade operates an online lending platform offering personal loans, the Upgrade Card, credit health monitoring, and educational tools. It serves both mainstream consumers and those underserved by traditional banking, aiming to provide affordable and responsible credit access.
Drip Capital
Debt Financing in 2018
Drip Capital Inc. is a financial technology company that specializes in providing credit solutions to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) engaged 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 finance products, including invoice factoring, export finance, and receivables factoring. The company utilizes an automated risk assessment model to facilitate quick and hassle-free access to financing, thus streamlining the borrowing process for its clients. Drip Capital's platform leverages multiple data sources for underwriting transactions, enabling SMEs to obtain collateral-free loans and lines of credit to support their working capital needs. The team comprises experienced professionals from prestigious institutions, and the company is supported by notable investors from Silicon Valley.
Knightscope
Debt Financing in 2018
Knightscope develops autonomous security robots that predict and prevent crimes. Its solutions combine self-driving technology, robotics, and artificial intelligence, serving industries such as law enforcement, healthcare, retail, and corporate campuses.
All Raise
Venture Round in 2018
All Raise is a nonprofit organization based in San Francisco, California, dedicated to promoting the success of female founders and women in the venture capital industry. Established in 2017 by Stacey Bishop and Sarah Tavel, All Raise aims to create a more equitable future by providing women with essential resources, guidance, and support for their professional development. Through its various programs, the organization seeks to empower women, facilitating greater access to opportunities within the startup and investment sectors.
Directly
Debt Financing in 2018
Directly Software, Inc. is a company that develops and operates a platform designed to enhance and automate customer experience (CX) operations for businesses in the United States. The platform facilitates self-service, ticket resolution, and offers integrations through APIs with various customer relationship management (CRM) applications, such as Microsoft Dynamics and Salesforce Service Cloud. By leveraging artificial intelligence and expert networks, Directly's solution enables companies to handle customer inquiries effectively, balancing automation with human support. This approach has been adopted by prominent organizations, including Airbnb and Microsoft, to improve customer satisfaction and reduce operational costs. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Directly Software, Inc. also maintains a location in Palo Alto, California. The company was previously known as Directly, Inc. before its name change in December 2016.
Founded in 2015, Qwil operates a payment management platform for independent contractors, freelancers, and small businesses. It enables users to track, collect, and access their earnings early through its debit card feature.
Axonics Modulation Technologies
Series C in 2018
Axonics Modulation Technologies, Inc. is a medical technology company focused on the development and commercialization of sacral neuromodulation (SNM) systems, catering to both domestic and international markets. The company’s SNM systems are designed to address conditions such as overactive bladder, urinary urge incontinence, urinary urgency frequency, fecal incontinence, and non-obstructive urinary retention. Its innovative rechargeable SNM System delivers mild electrical pulses to the sacral nerve, aiming to restore normal communication between the brain and the bladder and bowel to alleviate associated symptoms. Originally incorporated as American Restorative Medicine, Inc. in 2012, the company rebranded as Axonics Modulation Technologies, Inc. in August 2013 and is headquartered in Irvine, California.
Singularity University
Series B in 2018
Singularity University, officially known as Singularity Education Group, is a benefit corporation based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2008. It operates as a learning and innovation community that collaborates with entrepreneurs, corporations, nonprofits, governments, investors, and academic institutions. The organization provides a range of educational programs, including executive and exponential innovation programs, an incubator, and a global startup program. Its offerings encompass online courses focused on exponential thinking and behavioral transformation, as well as international summits and events aimed at fostering collaboration and innovation. Singularity University aims to equip individuals and organizations with the knowledge and tools to leverage advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and biotechnology to address significant global challenges like education, health, and environmental sustainability. Through its global network, which includes numerous chapters and alumni, Singularity University seeks to inspire and empower individuals to create impactful solutions that benefit humanity.
SmartAction
Venture Round in 2018
SmartAction LLC, established in 2002 and headquartered in El Segundo, California, specializes in developing a cloud-based platform that offers AI-powered customer self-service solutions. This platform enables enterprises to meet increasing demands for self-service by employing intelligent virtual agents across various mediums such as voice, SMS text, chat, social media, and mobile. By handling complex customer requests, these agents allow call center agents to focus on more meaningful, human-only conversations. SmartAction's Intelligent Voice Automation (IVA) platform utilizes natural language speech recognition and is built on an object-oriented coding framework. The company's solution, backed by years of AI research and development, aims to bridge the gap between current Interactive Voice Response (IVR) technology and human call center agents, offering a unique solution in the market space.
Appetize Technologies, Inc. is a provider of a comprehensive point of sale, inventory, and analytics platform designed to facilitate the management of guest transactions for various enterprises. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Appetize develops tools for kitchen and back-office operations across fixed, self-service, and handheld formats. Its software solutions include enterprise POS systems, self-service kiosks, mobile and online ordering, and enterprise management services. The company serves diverse sectors such as sports and entertainment venues, educational institutions, theme parks, travel, leisure, and national chain brands. Appetize’s technology is deployed in over 700 venues globally, offering a robust platform that enhances service efficiency and transaction volume for clients, including prominent organizations like Madison Square Garden and Lincoln Financial Field.
Rainforest QA
Series B in 2018
Rainforest QA offers a comprehensive testing platform for web and mobile apps. It combines human testers with algorithmic management, enabling efficient regression testing for continuous deployment. The platform uses generative AI to simplify test creation and maintenance, allowing developers from companies like Intuit and IBM to deploy bug-free software quickly.
51WORLD is a Beijing-based company specializing in digital twin technology, virtual reality, augmented reality, and artificial intelligence solutions tailored for various industries, including real estate, automotive, advertising, education, and entertainment. Founded in 2015, the company integrates technologies such as physical and industrial simulation, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing to create a comprehensive digital twin application ecosystem. This ecosystem assists governments and enterprises in their digital transformation efforts, positioning digital twins as essential infrastructure. 51WORLD offers a range of proprietary tools, including the All Element Scene, 51Sim-One for autonomous driving and simulation, and various data integration solutions. Its technology has been implemented across nearly 1,000 enterprises and over 100 cities, addressing sectors such as smart cities, transportation, energy, and real estate. Notable projects include digital twin applications in significant national development areas and urban infrastructure initiatives. The company maintains multiple offices in China and has international locations in the United States, Israel, Australia, the United Kingdom, and Singapore.
Spansive is a technology company that specializes in wireless charging solutions aimed at simplifying the daily challenge of charging multiple devices. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, the company has developed a device that incorporates touch materials, laser-etched aluminum, and an anti-slip lining, ensuring both functionality and aesthetic appeal. Its innovative product also features USB ports to accommodate older phone models, providing users with a versatile and secure charging alternative.
Persado
Debt Financing in 2017
Persado Inc., established in 2011, specializes in AI-generated marketing language solutions. Headquartered in New York, with offices in San Francisco, Chicago, Europe, and the UK, Persado serves major brands across retail, finance, travel, telecom, and healthcare. Its AI platforms, including Pro Email, Pro Social, and Persado Enterprise, create emotionally resonant language for emails, social ads, and personalized consumer interactions, driving short-term sales and long-term relationships. Persado's solutions have generated over $1.5 billion in incremental revenue for clients like Ally Bank, JPMorgan Chase, and Verizon, demonstrating an average 41% lift in conversion rates.
PatientPop
Series A in 2017
PatientPop, Inc. is a practice growth platform that aids medical providers in enhancing their operations and patient engagement. Founded in 2014 and based in Santa Monica, California, the company offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to streamline the patient journey. These services include website development, search engine optimization, online scheduling, appointment reminders, reputation management, and integration with electronic medical records. PatientPop's platform focuses on attracting new patients, managing online reputation, and automating front-office tasks, thereby allowing healthcare providers to concentrate on delivering quality patient care. By automating and improving key touchpoints in the patient experience, PatientPop empowers medical practices to thrive in the digital age.
Doky
Debt Financing in 2017
Doky, Inc. is an information technology company based in Palo Alto, California, that specializes in developing a cloud-based collaborative platform designed to enhance productivity for users worldwide. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of services, including email, virtual applications, collaborative tools, and cloud storage with file sharing capabilities. Each plan features functionalities such as Open Office, chat, screen sharing, video conferencing, and a task manager, creating an all-in-one workspace that is accessible without any downloads or installations. Doky's platform integrates seamlessly with popular tools like Gmail, Slack, GitHub, and Dropbox, ensuring a smooth user experience. By leveraging advancements in cloud computing, Doky emphasizes speed, security, privacy, scalability, and app streaming efficiency. The company serves a diverse clientele, including developers, website owners, entrepreneurs, and collaborative teams, aiming to centralize and improve organizational collaboration while maintaining high security standards.
Ripcord is a robotic digitization company that develops platforms and software to convert physical documents into digital, searchable data and streamlined workflows. Its Canopy solution uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to capture, enrich, and organize content, enabling enterprises to simplify processes and improve accuracy. The company combines sensors, automation, and vision-guided robots to create a digital twin of information, perform document scanning and recognition, and accelerate data capture, organization, and retrieval. This supports faster, higher-quality processing and moves organizations toward paperless document management and more efficient operations. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Ripcord was founded in 2014.
Ripcord
Debt Financing in 2017
Ripcord is a robotic digitization company that develops platforms and software to convert physical documents into digital, searchable data and streamlined workflows. Its Canopy solution uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to capture, enrich, and organize content, enabling enterprises to simplify processes and improve accuracy. The company combines sensors, automation, and vision-guided robots to create a digital twin of information, perform document scanning and recognition, and accelerate data capture, organization, and retrieval. This supports faster, higher-quality processing and moves organizations toward paperless document management and more efficient operations. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Ripcord was founded in 2014.
Phil, Inc., founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in improving patient access to essential medications through its innovative prescription management software. The company operates a specialty Rx distribution platform that automates medication refills according to prescription schedules, acting as an intermediary between patients, prescribers, manufacturers, and pharmacists. Phil also offers complimentary home delivery services for medications. Its technology-driven approach aims to remove barriers to medication access, ensuring seamless therapy initiation and adherence. By providing end-to-end visibility into the prescription life cycle, Phil helps maximize reimbursement for brands while enhancing patient outcomes and provider experiences.
Donuts
Debt Financing in 2017
Donuts is a domain name registry offering nearly 200 top-level domains, catering to various business needs. It serves millions of registrants worldwide through partnerships with leading registrars like Go Daddy and Alibaba.
NovoRoll
Debt Financing in 2017
NovoRoll is a leading advertising technology company specializing in cross-platform video monetization solutions. It empowers publishers, supply-side platforms (SSPs), and ad networks to distribute video ads across various devices and formats. Headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Seattle, Tel-Aviv, and Eastern Europe.
Sientra is a medical device company based in Santa Barbara, California, specializing in breast implant treatments for both augmentation and reconstruction. Founded by Hani Zeini, the company develops innovative implantable devices that cater to the needs of plastic surgeons. Sientra's product offerings include silicone gel breast implants, breast tissue expanders, and silicone scar treatment solutions, focusing on providing elegant and intuitive options for cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. The company's commitment to quality and innovation positions it as a significant player in the surgical aesthetics market.
Upgrade operates an online lending platform offering personal loans, the Upgrade Card, credit health monitoring, and educational tools. It serves both mainstream consumers and those underserved by traditional banking, aiming to provide affordable and responsible credit access.
Veem Inc. is a payment service provider that specializes in simplifying the process of sending and receiving funds for businesses. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers a platform that allows small and medium-sized enterprises to conduct transactions in local currencies. By utilizing blockchain technology as its payment rail, Veem eliminates the need for intermediary banks, which reduces costs and improves transaction efficiency. The platform enables real-time payment tracking, invoice generation, and the ability to upload mass documents, enhancing the overall user experience. Additionally, Veem provides integration services with accounting platforms, further streamlining financial operations for its users. The company also has offices in Kanata, Canada, and Shanghai, China.