Starcloud
Seed Round in 2024
Starcloud is focused on developing megawatt-scale data centers in space, with plans for scalable expansion to gigawatt capacity. The company designs power and cooling systems that leverage reduced launch costs to capitalize on the abundant energy and passive cooling available in the space environment. By providing high-speed connectivity, Starcloud aims to create cost-competitive, sustainable, and rapidly scalable data centers that support critical infrastructure needs for the future.
Paces is developing a data platform aimed at enhancing the development and operation of green infrastructure projects. By providing actionable data signals across 3,500 U.S. counties, the platform encompasses a variety of critical information, including environmental, permitting, zoning, interconnection data, and competition risks. Additionally, Paces offers modeled signals that assess climate risks, profitability forecasts, and parcel rankings. This granular data is tailored to specific land parcels and green infrastructure assets, enabling developers, operators, and investors to make informed decisions about profitable construction and investment in sustainable projects.
Massdriver
Angel Round in 2023
Massdriver is a Pasadena, California-based company founded on June 23, 2021, by Cory O'Daniel. It offers a visual development environment that enables engineers to create production-ready cloud architectures efficiently. By simplifying the cloud infrastructure design process, Massdriver allows users to draw and connect components without needing extensive DevOps expertise. The platform integrates observability and security into every aspect of its infrastructure, providing standardized, self-service options for users. This enables customers to compose entire systems seamlessly across different regions or cloud providers, enhancing scalability and security in their cloud operations.
Trébol is a technology company that specializes in providing infrastructure for neobanks and fintech lenders, focusing on automating the onboarding process for financial institutions. The company's application programming platform facilitates efficient workflows and secure connections with various financial services, including payment, commerce, tax, and accounting systems. By standardizing data and distributing it through a universal application programming interface, Trébol's software eliminates manual tasks such as document data extraction and retrieval of official company records. This automation allows businesses to enhance their operational efficiency, reducing both time and costs associated with traditional processes.
Quindar
Seed Round in 2023
Quindar is a provider of a cloud-based platform designed specifically for spacecraft analysis and operations. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services that includes satellite mission management, engineering analytics, and integration. Its platform enables satellite owners to monitor, track, and operate their satellites efficiently, covering aspects from deployment into space to ongoing management. Key features of Quindar's offerings include spacecraft schedule optimization, orbit determination, and collision avoidance services, facilitating streamlined operations for satellite missions. By serving as a one-stop shop in the cloud, Quindar enhances the effectiveness and safety of satellite deployments and operations.
Drifting in Space
Seed Round in 2022
Drifting in Space develops server infrastructure for browser-based tools and builds Jamsocket, a platform for designing real-time web applications with session-lived backends. The platform enables developers to deploy scalable backend services without building underlying infrastructure, using containerized session backends, ephemeral processes, and sandboxed code environments. Each frontend request carries the information needed to fulfill it, streamlining backend state for browser-based apps. Headquartered in New York, the company focuses on making it easier to deploy and manage session-based backend services for modern web experiences.
Paces
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Paces is developing a data platform aimed at enhancing the development and operation of green infrastructure projects. By providing actionable data signals across 3,500 U.S. counties, the platform encompasses a variety of critical information, including environmental, permitting, zoning, interconnection data, and competition risks. Additionally, Paces offers modeled signals that assess climate risks, profitability forecasts, and parcel rankings. This granular data is tailored to specific land parcels and green infrastructure assets, enabling developers, operators, and investors to make informed decisions about profitable construction and investment in sustainable projects.
Beam is the infrastructure provider for the fastest growing AI products for companies who need performance, control, and reliability.
Navier is an American maritime company focused on zero-emission, hydrofoil electric vessels designed to redefine waterborne transportation for people and goods. The company develops high-performance electric boats with hydrofoil technology that enable smooth, quiet operation on waterways, delivering eco-friendly transportation without sacrificing speed or utility. By combining energy-efficient propulsion with advanced hull design, Navier aims to lower operating costs and expand access to waterways, offering a scalable alternative to traditional marine transport.
Gridware
Seed Round in 2021
Gridware is focused on enhancing and safeguarding the electrical grid, a critical infrastructure that, when compromised, can lead to severe consequences such as wildfires, property damage, and loss of life. The company has developed an advanced monitoring system that employs high-precision sensor arrays, including microphones and other sensing technologies, to continuously analyze the electrical and mechanical behavior of grid assets. This system incorporates an artificial intelligence processing unit that detects anomalies in the environment around power poles, enabling utilities to proactively address potential faults. By facilitating timely repairs and rapid responses to climatic anomalies, Gridware's technology improves safety, reliability, and reduces outage durations for utility companies. Headquartered in the Bay Area of Northern California, Gridware is privately held and supported by notable climate-tech and Silicon Valley investors, positioning itself to meet the growing demand for power while contributing to the future resilience of the electrical grid.
Astranis develops innovative satellite technology to provide targeted internet access to underserved regions. The company manufactures small satellites for high-orbit deployment, serving diverse sectors such as defense, commercial communications, oil and gas, and telecommunications.
Astranis
Seed Round in 2016
Astranis develops innovative satellite technology to provide targeted internet access to underserved regions. The company manufactures small satellites for high-orbit deployment, serving diverse sectors such as defense, commercial communications, oil and gas, and telecommunications.