SOSV

SOSV is a global venture capital firm based in Princeton, New Jersey, founded in 1995. It specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on deep technology innovations that address human and planetary health. The firm operates startup development programs, notably HAX and IndieBio, which provide resources, facilities, and lab equipment to accelerate the growth of promising startups. SOSV supports companies from their inception through various funding stages, including seed and series A rounds, while offering ongoing assistance to help them scale and attract additional investors. By concentrating on revolutionary technologies and cross-border markets, particularly in Asia, SOSV aims to foster significant advancements that benefit humanity and the environment.

Hugh Bowen

Associate

Shawn Broderick

General Partner

Stephen Chambers

Partner

Westley Dang

Principal

Katie Hoffman

General Partner

Stephen McCann

CFO and General Partner

Carthach McCarthy

CFO

Paul Monaghan

Principal

Brian Murphy

Finance Director

Sean O'Sullivan

Managing General Partner and Founder

Eric Ramsay

Analyst

Sabriya Stukes Ph.D

Partner

Duncan Turner

General Partner

Past deals in Software

Bite

Series A in 2023
Bite Inc. specializes in developing digital ordering solutions tailored for the hospitality industry, focusing primarily on quick service and fast casual restaurants. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, the company offers innovative products such as bitekiosk, which provides kiosk ordering software for guests, and biteFLASH, a mobile interface that enables contactless ordering through QR codes. Additionally, Bite’s self-ordering kiosk software employs facial recognition technology to identify guests and learn their preferences, allowing for personalized recommendations. This approach not only enhances the guest experience but also helps restaurants build stronger customer relationships.

Particle

Series C in 2023
Particle provides hardware and software tools to help users prototype, scale, and manage IoT products. Particle is an IoT device platform that enables businesses to easily add the power of connectivity to any product. From hardware to connectivity to device management and cloud, Particle provides developers with tools to prototype IoT solutions quickly as well as a reliable and secure platform for enterprises to scale. Over 150,000 product builders in more than 170 countries and half of the Fortune 500 have deployed connected IoT devices powered by Particle. Listed as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2015 and named as a major player to watch in the IoT Landscape in IDC Marketscape’s 2018 Vendor Assessment, Particle’s customers include NASA, SpaceX, consumer hot tub manufacturer Jacuzzi, and coffee-brewing pioneer Keurig. Venture backed by Root Ventures, Spark Capital, and Qualcomm Ventures. Particle is based in San Francisco, CA and Shenzhen, China. Particle was founded on 2012.

Monogram Creative Console

Convertible Note in 2023
Monogram Creative Console specializes in manufacturing a modular hardware interface that allows users to create custom controllers for various software applications. This innovative product consists of magnetically connecting tactile components, including sliders, dials, and buttons, which facilitate precise and intuitive editing for photographers, videographers, and other creative professionals. Users can design a personalized control setup, known as a Palette, to enhance their workflow in popular programs such as Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and Audition. The system is available for purchase through the company's website and select retail partners, shipping to over 46 countries. Founded by Ashish Bidadi and Calvin Chu, Monogram Creative Console has received recognition for its user experience design, winning a Gold award at the User Experience Design Awards in 2015.

Muta

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Muta builds technology to enable solutions in software and hardware to digitalize the recycling industry.

Bite

Convertible Note in 2023
Bite Inc. specializes in developing digital ordering solutions tailored for the hospitality industry, focusing primarily on quick service and fast casual restaurants. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, the company offers innovative products such as bitekiosk, which provides kiosk ordering software for guests, and biteFLASH, a mobile interface that enables contactless ordering through QR codes. Additionally, Bite’s self-ordering kiosk software employs facial recognition technology to identify guests and learn their preferences, allowing for personalized recommendations. This approach not only enhances the guest experience but also helps restaurants build stronger customer relationships.

ENTR

Seed Round in 2023
ENTR is a software company that offers AI-powered formulation and nutrition analysis solutions tailored for food, beverage, and supplement manufacturers. Its platform enables efficient management of ingredient and supplier data, facilitates innovation through product development tools, and ensures the creation of regulatory-compliant nutrition labels. Designed in collaboration with industry experts, ENTR serves as a modern, user-friendly alternative to outdated nutritional analysis software. The software enhances efficiency, compliance, and accuracy for companies of all sizes, from emerging brands to established corporations. By streamlining workflows and minimizing manual data entry, ENTR allows businesses to set and achieve product development goals effectively while saving time and resources.

OpenShelf

Seed Round in 2023
OpenShelf, founded in 2023, develops an inventory automation system aimed at optimizing contact lens management for optometrists. The company offers flexible robotic solutions that can handle, sort, and dispense thousands of unique contact lens boxes. This technology allows optometrists to gain valuable insights into their inventory, such as when to reorder specific prescriptions and the frequency of stock replenishment at their practice. By streamlining the contact lens inventory process, OpenShelf enhances operational efficiency and supports better patient care.

BiomeSense

Seed Round in 2023
BiomeSense, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing an integrated platform combining hardware, software, and data analytics to enhance the collection and analysis of microbiome data in clinical research. Founded in 2018 and based in Chicago, Illinois, BiomeSense has created the GutLab, an innovative "smart bathroom" system designed for continuous, at-home monitoring of the human gut microbiome. This technology, along with the MetaBiome time-series analytics platform, provides a comprehensive solution that enables researchers, patients, and consumers to track microbiome changes in real time and understand their impact on health outcomes. By generating and analyzing large-scale, longitudinal microbiome datasets, BiomeSense aims to discover and commercialize novel microbiome biomarkers, ultimately improving precision medicine and the development of microbiome-based therapeutics and products.

Particle

Series C in 2022
Particle provides hardware and software tools to help users prototype, scale, and manage IoT products. Particle is an IoT device platform that enables businesses to easily add the power of connectivity to any product. From hardware to connectivity to device management and cloud, Particle provides developers with tools to prototype IoT solutions quickly as well as a reliable and secure platform for enterprises to scale. Over 150,000 product builders in more than 170 countries and half of the Fortune 500 have deployed connected IoT devices powered by Particle. Listed as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2015 and named as a major player to watch in the IoT Landscape in IDC Marketscape’s 2018 Vendor Assessment, Particle’s customers include NASA, SpaceX, consumer hot tub manufacturer Jacuzzi, and coffee-brewing pioneer Keurig. Venture backed by Root Ventures, Spark Capital, and Qualcomm Ventures. Particle is based in San Francisco, CA and Shenzhen, China. Particle was founded on 2012.

Looking Glass

Series B in 2022
Looking Glass Factory is a company focused on developing holographic technology, primarily through its flagship product, the Looking Glass, which is the first desktop holographic display designed for 3D creators. Founded in 2015 and based in Brooklyn, New York, with a subsidiary in Hong Kong, the company aims to make 3D creation accessible without the need for virtual reality or augmented reality headsets. Looking Glass Factory also offers a web-based holographic sharing platform that utilizes light field rendering software, allowing artists, designers, developers, filmmakers, and photographers to engage with 3D content in an innovative manner.

AIMA

Seed Round in 2022
Aima offers a weekly proactive pain management system to menstruators to manage pain. Aima was founded in 2019 and was headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

Looking Glass

Convertible Note in 2022
Looking Glass Factory is a company focused on developing holographic technology, primarily through its flagship product, the Looking Glass, which is the first desktop holographic display designed for 3D creators. Founded in 2015 and based in Brooklyn, New York, with a subsidiary in Hong Kong, the company aims to make 3D creation accessible without the need for virtual reality or augmented reality headsets. Looking Glass Factory also offers a web-based holographic sharing platform that utilizes light field rendering software, allowing artists, designers, developers, filmmakers, and photographers to engage with 3D content in an innovative manner.

Simbe Robotics

Convertible Note in 2022
Simbe Robotics, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in autonomous robotic solutions for the retail industry. Founded in 2014, the company has developed a robotic system named Tally, which autonomously navigates store aisles to conduct shelf audits. Tally captures real-time inventory data, identifying out-of-stock items, low stock levels, misplaced products, and pricing discrepancies. By automating these repetitive and labor-intensive tasks, Simbe Robotics enhances operational efficiency for retail staff, allowing them to focus on customer service and other critical aspects of store management. The robotic system operates safely during regular store hours, effectively integrating into the shopping environment without disrupting customers or employees.

Milk Moovement

Series A in 2022
Milk Moovement is a software company focused on the dairy industry, specializing in the raw milk supply chain. Founded in 2018 and based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the company offers a cloud-based platform that connects various stakeholders in the dairy supply chain. Its milk management system serves as an Enterprise Resource Platform for tracking milk pick-ups and monitoring production, which helps identify process improvements and enhance performance. The platform includes features such as transportation monitoring, production tracking, quality assessment, and producer payment, providing users with access to essential metrics and historical data. By streamlining operations and reducing waste, Milk Moovement aims to increase efficiency and profitability across the dairy supply chain.

Minut

Series B in 2022
Minut is a computer software company that specializes in product design, hardware, electronics, software, IoT, and smart home. Its technology helps individuals to keep their house secure and manage their house security using their smartphones. The company was founded in 2014 and headquartered in Malmö, Skane Lan.

Bite

Seed Round in 2022
Bite Inc. specializes in developing digital ordering solutions tailored for the hospitality industry, focusing primarily on quick service and fast casual restaurants. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, the company offers innovative products such as bitekiosk, which provides kiosk ordering software for guests, and biteFLASH, a mobile interface that enables contactless ordering through QR codes. Additionally, Bite’s self-ordering kiosk software employs facial recognition technology to identify guests and learn their preferences, allowing for personalized recommendations. This approach not only enhances the guest experience but also helps restaurants build stronger customer relationships.

Rebartek

Convertible Note in 2022
Rebartek offers comprehensive services in reinforcement cage construction, addressing the industry's increasing needs for productivity, safety, and sustainability. The company specializes in developing advanced software and robotic solutions designed for the construction sector, specifically for the assembly and welding of concrete steel reinforcement bars. This innovative approach enables clients to efficiently construct a variety of structures, including houses, bridges, tunnels, and wind turbines, while ensuring a faster and safer building process.

Labrador Systems

Seed Round in 2022
Labrador Systems, Inc. is a technology company based in Oak Park, California, focused on developing assistive robots to enhance daily living. Founded in 2017, the company aims to improve the quality of life for individuals by creating a new generation of personal robots that address everyday needs. By leveraging advanced robotics hardware and software, Labrador Systems designs practical applications to support home health and assist individuals in their daily activities.

ENTR

Pre Seed Round in 2021
ENTR is a software company that offers AI-powered formulation and nutrition analysis solutions tailored for food, beverage, and supplement manufacturers. Its platform enables efficient management of ingredient and supplier data, facilitates innovation through product development tools, and ensures the creation of regulatory-compliant nutrition labels. Designed in collaboration with industry experts, ENTR serves as a modern, user-friendly alternative to outdated nutritional analysis software. The software enhances efficiency, compliance, and accuracy for companies of all sizes, from emerging brands to established corporations. By streamlining workflows and minimizing manual data entry, ENTR allows businesses to set and achieve product development goals effectively while saving time and resources.

DXwand

Seed Round in 2021
DXwand, LLC is a company that specializes in artificial intelligence-driven cognitive CRM software, aimed at enhancing online customer relationships through automated and personalized interactions across various social channels. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Cheyenne, Wyoming, DXwand offers a platform that enables businesses to develop, host, and manage chatbots capable of engaging with customers via applications like Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, and email, among others. This technology allows for 24/7 interaction, facilitating tasks such as sales, order tracking, and generating insights from customer conversations. By leveraging AI and machine learning, DXwand's platform not only improves customer engagement but also provides businesses with critical analytics to support informed decision-making and drive growth.

Particle

Series C in 2021
Particle provides hardware and software tools to help users prototype, scale, and manage IoT products. Particle is an IoT device platform that enables businesses to easily add the power of connectivity to any product. From hardware to connectivity to device management and cloud, Particle provides developers with tools to prototype IoT solutions quickly as well as a reliable and secure platform for enterprises to scale. Over 150,000 product builders in more than 170 countries and half of the Fortune 500 have deployed connected IoT devices powered by Particle. Listed as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2015 and named as a major player to watch in the IoT Landscape in IDC Marketscape’s 2018 Vendor Assessment, Particle’s customers include NASA, SpaceX, consumer hot tub manufacturer Jacuzzi, and coffee-brewing pioneer Keurig. Venture backed by Root Ventures, Spark Capital, and Qualcomm Ventures. Particle is based in San Francisco, CA and Shenzhen, China. Particle was founded on 2012.

Fleksy

Series A in 2021
Fleksy is a virtual keyboard technology provider known for its customizable keyboard application available on both Android and iOS. The Fleksy keyboard enhances the smartphone typing experience, allowing users to personalize their interface fully. With over 20 million downloads globally, it has gained significant popularity among consumers. For businesses, Fleksy offers a Software Development Kit (SDK) that facilitates the integration of a high-quality typing experience into their own applications on both platforms. This enables companies to concentrate on their core services while providing advanced language input capabilities. Fleksy's vision is to enable users to write seamlessly across various devices and languages, thereby enhancing overall communication efficiency.

Fleksy

Seed Round in 2021
Fleksy is a virtual keyboard technology provider known for its customizable keyboard application available on both Android and iOS. The Fleksy keyboard enhances the smartphone typing experience, allowing users to personalize their interface fully. With over 20 million downloads globally, it has gained significant popularity among consumers. For businesses, Fleksy offers a Software Development Kit (SDK) that facilitates the integration of a high-quality typing experience into their own applications on both platforms. This enables companies to concentrate on their core services while providing advanced language input capabilities. Fleksy's vision is to enable users to write seamlessly across various devices and languages, thereby enhancing overall communication efficiency.

Looking Glass

Series A in 2021
Looking Glass Factory is a company focused on developing holographic technology, primarily through its flagship product, the Looking Glass, which is the first desktop holographic display designed for 3D creators. Founded in 2015 and based in Brooklyn, New York, with a subsidiary in Hong Kong, the company aims to make 3D creation accessible without the need for virtual reality or augmented reality headsets. Looking Glass Factory also offers a web-based holographic sharing platform that utilizes light field rendering software, allowing artists, designers, developers, filmmakers, and photographers to engage with 3D content in an innovative manner.

BiomeSense

Convertible Note in 2021
BiomeSense, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing an integrated platform combining hardware, software, and data analytics to enhance the collection and analysis of microbiome data in clinical research. Founded in 2018 and based in Chicago, Illinois, BiomeSense has created the GutLab, an innovative "smart bathroom" system designed for continuous, at-home monitoring of the human gut microbiome. This technology, along with the MetaBiome time-series analytics platform, provides a comprehensive solution that enables researchers, patients, and consumers to track microbiome changes in real time and understand their impact on health outcomes. By generating and analyzing large-scale, longitudinal microbiome datasets, BiomeSense aims to discover and commercialize novel microbiome biomarkers, ultimately improving precision medicine and the development of microbiome-based therapeutics and products.

Simbe Robotics

Convertible Note in 2021
Simbe Robotics, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in autonomous robotic solutions for the retail industry. Founded in 2014, the company has developed a robotic system named Tally, which autonomously navigates store aisles to conduct shelf audits. Tally captures real-time inventory data, identifying out-of-stock items, low stock levels, misplaced products, and pricing discrepancies. By automating these repetitive and labor-intensive tasks, Simbe Robotics enhances operational efficiency for retail staff, allowing them to focus on customer service and other critical aspects of store management. The robotic system operates safely during regular store hours, effectively integrating into the shopping environment without disrupting customers or employees.

Milk Moovement

Seed Round in 2021
Milk Moovement is a software company focused on the dairy industry, specializing in the raw milk supply chain. Founded in 2018 and based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the company offers a cloud-based platform that connects various stakeholders in the dairy supply chain. Its milk management system serves as an Enterprise Resource Platform for tracking milk pick-ups and monitoring production, which helps identify process improvements and enhance performance. The platform includes features such as transportation monitoring, production tracking, quality assessment, and producer payment, providing users with access to essential metrics and historical data. By streamlining operations and reducing waste, Milk Moovement aims to increase efficiency and profitability across the dairy supply chain.

DXwand

Seed Round in 2021
DXwand, LLC is a company that specializes in artificial intelligence-driven cognitive CRM software, aimed at enhancing online customer relationships through automated and personalized interactions across various social channels. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Cheyenne, Wyoming, DXwand offers a platform that enables businesses to develop, host, and manage chatbots capable of engaging with customers via applications like Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, and email, among others. This technology allows for 24/7 interaction, facilitating tasks such as sales, order tracking, and generating insights from customer conversations. By leveraging AI and machine learning, DXwand's platform not only improves customer engagement but also provides businesses with critical analytics to support informed decision-making and drive growth.

Wayfinder Biosciences

Seed Round in 2021
Wayfinder Biosciences is a biotechnology company based in Seattle, WA, focused on developing orally available small molecule drugs that target RNA to address key disease areas such as oncology and neurodegenerative disorders. Established in 2021, the company employs a proprietary platform that integrates advanced screening technologies and computational methods to efficiently discover potent and selective RNA-targeting molecules. By leveraging high-throughput screening combined with machine learning and unique datasets, Wayfinder aims to enable the development of drugs for traditionally inaccessible targets, thus addressing significant unmet medical needs in genetic diseases, cancer, and other conditions.

Journey Foods

Convertible Note in 2021
Journey Foods is a technology company that offers a machine learning-powered software platform tailored for the packaged food industry. It specializes in enhancing product monitoring and development for consumer packaged goods companies, ingredient suppliers, and manufacturers. The platform focuses on optimizing innovation, decision-making, and operational efficiency by providing insights into nutrition and supply chain dynamics. Journey Foods' software allows food companies to transform ideas into commercial products by configuring consumer preferences, generating improved product formulations, and offering automated compliance checks and sustainability metrics. With a robust database that includes over 1 billion ingredient insights, the platform utilizes advanced algorithms to deliver optimized portfolio recommendations based on pricing, supply chain, and nutritional considerations. By streamlining these processes, Journey Foods empowers management teams to make strategic decisions more swiftly, thereby facilitating greater efficiency in the $3 trillion packaged foods market.

BiomeSense

Convertible Note in 2020
BiomeSense, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing an integrated platform combining hardware, software, and data analytics to enhance the collection and analysis of microbiome data in clinical research. Founded in 2018 and based in Chicago, Illinois, BiomeSense has created the GutLab, an innovative "smart bathroom" system designed for continuous, at-home monitoring of the human gut microbiome. This technology, along with the MetaBiome time-series analytics platform, provides a comprehensive solution that enables researchers, patients, and consumers to track microbiome changes in real time and understand their impact on health outcomes. By generating and analyzing large-scale, longitudinal microbiome datasets, BiomeSense aims to discover and commercialize novel microbiome biomarkers, ultimately improving precision medicine and the development of microbiome-based therapeutics and products.

codejudge

Seed Round in 2020
Codejudge’s mission is to make developer recruiting efficient for companies by providing a platform for solving real world challenges. thereby allowing them to hire talent with skills relevant to their businesses. While Algorithm and data structure provide building blocks for code yet there are higher concepts that developer needs to know of to build applications, This involves Design principles, Architecture, Code Quality and Maintainability which is hard to judge through the current platforms.

MikeLegal

Seed Round in 2020
MikeLegal is Asia’s first Artificially Intelligent legal associate focused on streamlining the management of intellectual property tasks. Its software automates processes related to trademark public searches, journal monitoring, and portfolio management, allowing legal teams to reduce costs and enhance productivity. By leveraging real-time integration and a centralized cloud-based system, MikeLegal provides customizable solutions that keep information synchronized with registries and assists in the analysis of similar intellectual property marks. This enables law firms and corporations to make informed, data-driven legal decisions. The platform has been adopted by over 100 companies, including prominent firms such as Reliance Industries and Airtel, demonstrating its effectiveness in improving legal operations.

Mobio Interactive

Seed Round in 2020
Mobio Interactive Inc. specializes in creating digital tools that enhance mental health and well-being for both consumers and clinical populations. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with additional offices in Zurich, Switzerland, and Shanghai, China, the company has developed applications such as Am Mindfulness, Wildflowers Mindfulness, and Actify Mindfulness. These applications provide medical-grade mindfulness training while objectively measuring the effectiveness of mindfulness practices through advanced analytics. Mobio's AI-powered digital theragnostic platform delivers clinically validated psychotherapy programs tailored to individual patients, utilizing digital biomarkers to assess human brain states without the need for wearable devices. The platform ensures secure and private interactions for users, allowing them to engage with mental health resources from anywhere in the world.

Bite

Seed Round in 2020
Bite Inc. specializes in developing digital ordering solutions tailored for the hospitality industry, focusing primarily on quick service and fast casual restaurants. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, the company offers innovative products such as bitekiosk, which provides kiosk ordering software for guests, and biteFLASH, a mobile interface that enables contactless ordering through QR codes. Additionally, Bite’s self-ordering kiosk software employs facial recognition technology to identify guests and learn their preferences, allowing for personalized recommendations. This approach not only enhances the guest experience but also helps restaurants build stronger customer relationships.

Butlr

Seed Round in 2020
Butlr is a technology studio based in downtown San Francisco that specializes in developing software and AI-based solutions. The company focuses on an AI people-sensing platform that utilizes body heat to detect occupancy, headcount, body posture, and activity, providing real-time and historical spatial insights primarily for the healthcare and sustainable building sectors. Butlr's innovative sensor technology anonymously detects human presence through low-resolution thermal data combined with advanced AI and machine learning techniques. With a streamlined approach to product development, Butlr typically completes build cycles in about six weeks, allowing the team to assess market traction and viability efficiently. The company has successfully launched multiple products, continuously seeking opportunities for growth and improvement in its offerings.

Looking Glass

Series A in 2020
Looking Glass Factory is a company focused on developing holographic technology, primarily through its flagship product, the Looking Glass, which is the first desktop holographic display designed for 3D creators. Founded in 2015 and based in Brooklyn, New York, with a subsidiary in Hong Kong, the company aims to make 3D creation accessible without the need for virtual reality or augmented reality headsets. Looking Glass Factory also offers a web-based holographic sharing platform that utilizes light field rendering software, allowing artists, designers, developers, filmmakers, and photographers to engage with 3D content in an innovative manner.

Remote Kitchen

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Remote Kitchen is a single unified platform to empower restaurants to run, manage and grow their business effectively.

Membio

Seed Round in 2020
Membio's single-use 0.2-10 L benchtop bioreactor system uses a proprietary design to provide a constant environment for cells at all scales. One technique will provide the same outcomes at all scales, whether at 0.2 L, 10 L, or anywhere in between. Fully automated single-use bioreactors designed by the business to enable cost-effective and scalable manufacture.

Milk Moovement

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Milk Moovement is a software company focused on the dairy industry, specializing in the raw milk supply chain. Founded in 2018 and based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the company offers a cloud-based platform that connects various stakeholders in the dairy supply chain. Its milk management system serves as an Enterprise Resource Platform for tracking milk pick-ups and monitoring production, which helps identify process improvements and enhance performance. The platform includes features such as transportation monitoring, production tracking, quality assessment, and producer payment, providing users with access to essential metrics and historical data. By streamlining operations and reducing waste, Milk Moovement aims to increase efficiency and profitability across the dairy supply chain.

Monogram Creative Console

Convertible Note in 2020
Monogram Creative Console specializes in manufacturing a modular hardware interface that allows users to create custom controllers for various software applications. This innovative product consists of magnetically connecting tactile components, including sliders, dials, and buttons, which facilitate precise and intuitive editing for photographers, videographers, and other creative professionals. Users can design a personalized control setup, known as a Palette, to enhance their workflow in popular programs such as Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and Audition. The system is available for purchase through the company's website and select retail partners, shipping to over 46 countries. Founded by Ashish Bidadi and Calvin Chu, Monogram Creative Console has received recognition for its user experience design, winning a Gold award at the User Experience Design Awards in 2015.

Journey Foods

Seed Round in 2019
Journey Foods is a technology company that offers a machine learning-powered software platform tailored for the packaged food industry. It specializes in enhancing product monitoring and development for consumer packaged goods companies, ingredient suppliers, and manufacturers. The platform focuses on optimizing innovation, decision-making, and operational efficiency by providing insights into nutrition and supply chain dynamics. Journey Foods' software allows food companies to transform ideas into commercial products by configuring consumer preferences, generating improved product formulations, and offering automated compliance checks and sustainability metrics. With a robust database that includes over 1 billion ingredient insights, the platform utilizes advanced algorithms to deliver optimized portfolio recommendations based on pricing, supply chain, and nutritional considerations. By streamlining these processes, Journey Foods empowers management teams to make strategic decisions more swiftly, thereby facilitating greater efficiency in the $3 trillion packaged foods market.

Particle

Series C in 2019
Particle provides hardware and software tools to help users prototype, scale, and manage IoT products. Particle is an IoT device platform that enables businesses to easily add the power of connectivity to any product. From hardware to connectivity to device management and cloud, Particle provides developers with tools to prototype IoT solutions quickly as well as a reliable and secure platform for enterprises to scale. Over 150,000 product builders in more than 170 countries and half of the Fortune 500 have deployed connected IoT devices powered by Particle. Listed as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2015 and named as a major player to watch in the IoT Landscape in IDC Marketscape’s 2018 Vendor Assessment, Particle’s customers include NASA, SpaceX, consumer hot tub manufacturer Jacuzzi, and coffee-brewing pioneer Keurig. Venture backed by Root Ventures, Spark Capital, and Qualcomm Ventures. Particle is based in San Francisco, CA and Shenzhen, China. Particle was founded on 2012.

Blue Planet

Seed Round in 2019
Blue Planet is a technology firm that offers intelligent automation software and technical and professional services to clients to help them modernize their IT and network operations. It delivers the closed-loop automation tools required to align IT and networking processes to facilitate digital transformation, accelerating time-to-revenue, reducing costs, and delivering a superior customer experience, driven by policy and AI-based insights.

BiomeSense

Seed Round in 2019
BiomeSense, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing an integrated platform combining hardware, software, and data analytics to enhance the collection and analysis of microbiome data in clinical research. Founded in 2018 and based in Chicago, Illinois, BiomeSense has created the GutLab, an innovative "smart bathroom" system designed for continuous, at-home monitoring of the human gut microbiome. This technology, along with the MetaBiome time-series analytics platform, provides a comprehensive solution that enables researchers, patients, and consumers to track microbiome changes in real time and understand their impact on health outcomes. By generating and analyzing large-scale, longitudinal microbiome datasets, BiomeSense aims to discover and commercialize novel microbiome biomarkers, ultimately improving precision medicine and the development of microbiome-based therapeutics and products.

ENTR

Seed Round in 2019
ENTR is a software company that offers AI-powered formulation and nutrition analysis solutions tailored for food, beverage, and supplement manufacturers. Its platform enables efficient management of ingredient and supplier data, facilitates innovation through product development tools, and ensures the creation of regulatory-compliant nutrition labels. Designed in collaboration with industry experts, ENTR serves as a modern, user-friendly alternative to outdated nutritional analysis software. The software enhances efficiency, compliance, and accuracy for companies of all sizes, from emerging brands to established corporations. By streamlining workflows and minimizing manual data entry, ENTR allows businesses to set and achieve product development goals effectively while saving time and resources.

Labrador Systems

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Labrador Systems, Inc. is a technology company based in Oak Park, California, focused on developing assistive robots to enhance daily living. Founded in 2017, the company aims to improve the quality of life for individuals by creating a new generation of personal robots that address everyday needs. By leveraging advanced robotics hardware and software, Labrador Systems designs practical applications to support home health and assist individuals in their daily activities.

Angat

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Angat is a company that focuses on scaling technology teams by providing businesses with a pre-vetted pool of talent. This approach allows companies to build dedicated, full-time remote tech teams without the need to establish a physical office in new locations. By offering solutions in countries such as the Philippines, Vietnam, and Ukraine, Angat addresses the challenges associated with traditional outsourcing and project management of freelancers, which can be costly and inefficient. The company aims to streamline the process of assembling skilled tech teams, enabling organizations to enhance their operational capacity while maintaining quality and control.

Angat

Seed Round in 2019
Angat is a company that focuses on scaling technology teams by providing businesses with a pre-vetted pool of talent. This approach allows companies to build dedicated, full-time remote tech teams without the need to establish a physical office in new locations. By offering solutions in countries such as the Philippines, Vietnam, and Ukraine, Angat addresses the challenges associated with traditional outsourcing and project management of freelancers, which can be costly and inefficient. The company aims to streamline the process of assembling skilled tech teams, enabling organizations to enhance their operational capacity while maintaining quality and control.

Sana Health

Convertible Note in 2019
Sana Health, Inc. is a digital health company specializing in a bio-therapeutic device aimed at fostering relaxation to alleviate pain and tension. The company has developed a non-addictive mask and headphone system that employs audio-visual stimulation to enhance the balance between the brain's left and right hemispheres, facilitating a deep state of meditation. This innovative device uses coordinated pulses of light and sound to guide users into a restorative state, thereby improving mental well-being and addressing chronic pain and insomnia. In addition to the hardware, Sana Health offers a mobile application available on both the App Store and Google Play, allowing users to access its features conveniently. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Lafayette, Colorado, with an additional office in Mill Valley, California, Sana Health is involved in pivotal studies concerning its technology's applications for conditions such as fibromyalgia and neuropathic pain, as well as trials focusing on anxiety and PTSD.

Minut

Series A in 2019
Minut is a computer software company that specializes in product design, hardware, electronics, software, IoT, and smart home. Its technology helps individuals to keep their house secure and manage their house security using their smartphones. The company was founded in 2014 and headquartered in Malmö, Skane Lan.

Membio

Seed Round in 2019
Membio's single-use 0.2-10 L benchtop bioreactor system uses a proprietary design to provide a constant environment for cells at all scales. One technique will provide the same outcomes at all scales, whether at 0.2 L, 10 L, or anywhere in between. Fully automated single-use bioreactors designed by the business to enable cost-effective and scalable manufacture.

Rebartek

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Rebartek offers comprehensive services in reinforcement cage construction, addressing the industry's increasing needs for productivity, safety, and sustainability. The company specializes in developing advanced software and robotic solutions designed for the construction sector, specifically for the assembly and welding of concrete steel reinforcement bars. This innovative approach enables clients to efficiently construct a variety of structures, including houses, bridges, tunnels, and wind turbines, while ensuring a faster and safer building process.

Antibiotic Adjuvant

Convertible Note in 2019
Antibiotic Adjuvant, Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in Gainesville, Florida, founded in 2014. It specializes in developing decision support software aimed at improving antibiotic usage within healthcare facilities. The company's flagship product, SmartSteward, is designed to monitor and reduce infections and antibiotic resistance. It provides a suite of tools and educational resources tailored for healthcare administrators, physicians, and nurses. Administrators benefit from tools that optimize antibiotic use in real-time, while doctors receive pertinent information for effective prescribing. Nurses are equipped with surveillance tools for infection reporting and diagnosis. This innovative system addresses the complexities of antibiotic prescriptions in hospitals, aiming to enhance precision medicine for infectious diseases and promote automated resistance control.

Atiom

Seed Round in 2019
Atiom is a leading behavioral technology software company focused on enhancing the frontline workforce. Its user-friendly platform encourages behavioral change through habit-forming tools, fostering safety, connectivity, and empowerment among teams. The company specializes in human resources technology, providing a gamified software-as-a-service (SaaS) application that transforms employee training into an engaging and measurable experience. By moving beyond traditional training methods, Atiom's platform allows businesses to improve employee engagement and better comprehend the dynamics of online training, particularly in the Chinese market.

BiomeSense

Seed Round in 2019
BiomeSense, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing an integrated platform combining hardware, software, and data analytics to enhance the collection and analysis of microbiome data in clinical research. Founded in 2018 and based in Chicago, Illinois, BiomeSense has created the GutLab, an innovative "smart bathroom" system designed for continuous, at-home monitoring of the human gut microbiome. This technology, along with the MetaBiome time-series analytics platform, provides a comprehensive solution that enables researchers, patients, and consumers to track microbiome changes in real time and understand their impact on health outcomes. By generating and analyzing large-scale, longitudinal microbiome datasets, BiomeSense aims to discover and commercialize novel microbiome biomarkers, ultimately improving precision medicine and the development of microbiome-based therapeutics and products.

Helixworks Technologies

Seed Round in 2019
Helixworks is a biotechnology company focused on advancing the field of synthetic biology through innovative enzymatic DNA synthesis methods. The company aims to simplify the complexities of DNA data storage, providing a comprehensive platform that equips developers with essential tools and services. This infrastructure supports various applications, including molecular tagging, digital preservation, and traditional media. Additionally, Helixworks offers advanced barcoding kits designed for multiplexed Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) applications, which enhance the efficiency and accuracy of sequencing projects. The company's overarching goal is to enable the engineering of living machines, thereby transforming biology into an engineering discipline.

Evain

Seed Round in 2018
Evain offers a wide range of professional IT skills and solutions. The company is based in Gwangju.

Try & Buy Fashion

Seed Round in 2018
Try & Buy is a deep tech company in the area of computer vision and artificial intelligence and has developed applications such as virtual try –on of dresses, face recognition based surveillance and face recognition based payment. Try & Buy's technology is protected by its more than 70 International Patents , out of which 9 Patents are granted in US. Try & Buy is the winner of Amazon's Innovator of the Year 2020 Award for making World's Most Advanced Virtual Trial Room. The company has developed proprietary software which offers virtual try-on solutions to be implemented at fashion e-commerce platforms and offline stores. Through the plug-ins, shoppers can try-on clothes virtually while browsing online . At offline stores , users can interface with Try & Buy’s virtual try on screens.

Achiko

Seed Round in 2018
Achiko AG is a platform company based in Zurich, Switzerland, with operations in Indonesia. Founded in 2018, it focuses on developing innovative technologies that facilitate consumer payments and enhance user engagement through various social features. The company operates across multiple industry verticals, including game payments, ecommerce services, and buy now/pay later solutions. Additionally, Achiko has established a biotechnology division known as AptameX, which specializes in aptamer-based diagnostics. Its flagship product is a rapid and affordable Covid-19 test, launched in Indonesia in mid-2021, accompanied by a user-friendly health app. This test received the CE Mark in May 2022, indicating its compliance with European health standards. Achiko aims to provide fast and accurate diagnostic testing for various diseases, leveraging its expertise in digital health technology through its Teman Sehat division.

Sana Health

Seed Round in 2018
Sana Health, Inc. is a digital health company specializing in a bio-therapeutic device aimed at fostering relaxation to alleviate pain and tension. The company has developed a non-addictive mask and headphone system that employs audio-visual stimulation to enhance the balance between the brain's left and right hemispheres, facilitating a deep state of meditation. This innovative device uses coordinated pulses of light and sound to guide users into a restorative state, thereby improving mental well-being and addressing chronic pain and insomnia. In addition to the hardware, Sana Health offers a mobile application available on both the App Store and Google Play, allowing users to access its features conveniently. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Lafayette, Colorado, with an additional office in Mill Valley, California, Sana Health is involved in pivotal studies concerning its technology's applications for conditions such as fibromyalgia and neuropathic pain, as well as trials focusing on anxiety and PTSD.

Breezi

Convertible Note in 2018
Breezi lets designers create & launch websites quickly, offering granular control through a simple & intuitive visual editor. You can design your pages with control over every detail, drag-and-drop content using Apps, and customize the layouts however you'd like. To start out, you pick from a range of grid-based wireframe or pre-designed themes as a starting point. Then you take full control in creating your website with the exact look and feel you envisioned. Breezi is a fully hosted, browser-based platform, and requires no downloads or coding.

Fleksy

Convertible Note in 2018
Fleksy is a virtual keyboard technology provider known for its customizable keyboard application available on both Android and iOS. The Fleksy keyboard enhances the smartphone typing experience, allowing users to personalize their interface fully. With over 20 million downloads globally, it has gained significant popularity among consumers. For businesses, Fleksy offers a Software Development Kit (SDK) that facilitates the integration of a high-quality typing experience into their own applications on both platforms. This enables companies to concentrate on their core services while providing advanced language input capabilities. Fleksy's vision is to enable users to write seamlessly across various devices and languages, thereby enhancing overall communication efficiency.

Yangliu Tech

Seed Round in 2018
Yangliu Tech

Robo Wunderkind

Venture Round in 2018
Robo Wunderkind develops innovative robotics kits aimed at teaching children coding and robotics through interactive play. The company manufactures smartphone-controlled robotic devices that include various hands-on kits equipped with sensors and motors, allowing them to react to noise, light, and gestures. These kits come with comprehensive educational materials and online tutorials, enabling children to build, program, and experiment with robots. By engaging with these products, children enhance their curiosity, nurture their creativity, and develop essential problem-solving skills.

Ell-iot

Seed Round in 2017
Ell-iot, Incorporated

Giroptic

Convertible Note in 2017
Giroptic is a company that specializes in the development of innovative imaging technology, particularly through its patented real-time image fusion process. The firm gained significant attention with the launch of its first consumer product, the Giroptic 360cam, which was funded through a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2014, raising over $1.4 million and establishing itself as a major player in France’s crowdfunding landscape. The 360cam is a digital camera designed to capture immersive 360-degree panoramic images, allowing users to communicate and share their experiences in a more engaging manner. Giroptic aims to lead the evolution of immersive photography and videography for both consumers and professionals.

Pillsy

Seed Round in 2017
Pillsy is an enterprise-grade platform for remote patient support and rapid development of connected medication experiences. It is a new smart pill bottle and app that uses behavioral science to support healthy habits around vitamins and medications. It also securely share the pill-taking information with loved ones and to help monitor people. Pillsy was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Kokoon Technology

Equity Crowdfunding in 2017
Kokoon Technology Limited is a digital health company based in London, United Kingdom, specializing in sleep enhancement solutions. Founded in 2013, the company manufactures sleep sensing headphones that incorporate EEG brainwave sensing technology to monitor sleep patterns. These headphones feature active noise cancellation, noise isolation, and white noise capabilities for improved sleep quality. Additionally, Kokoon offers a mobile application that includes an audio relaxation library and sleep analysis tools, utilizing movement and EEG sensors to gain insights into individual sleep behaviors. By combining advances in sensor technology and data science, Kokoon aims to personalize and enhance the sleep experience for users.

Morfus Mixed Reality

Seed Round in 2017
Morfus Mixed Reality Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Vancouver, Canada, specializes in virtual reality devices and software designed for the architecture, design, and development sectors. The company enables users to design, preview, and plan infrastructure by transforming 3D models and floor plans into immersive experiences accessible on mobile platforms. In addition to its core offerings, Morfus provides remote planning and collaboration tools, as well as customized devices and applications tailored to specific project needs, enhancing project management capabilities for its clients.

Mobio Interactive

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Mobio Interactive Inc. specializes in creating digital tools that enhance mental health and well-being for both consumers and clinical populations. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with additional offices in Zurich, Switzerland, and Shanghai, China, the company has developed applications such as Am Mindfulness, Wildflowers Mindfulness, and Actify Mindfulness. These applications provide medical-grade mindfulness training while objectively measuring the effectiveness of mindfulness practices through advanced analytics. Mobio's AI-powered digital theragnostic platform delivers clinically validated psychotherapy programs tailored to individual patients, utilizing digital biomarkers to assess human brain states without the need for wearable devices. The platform ensures secure and private interactions for users, allowing them to engage with mental health resources from anywhere in the world.

Leap Motion

Series C in 2017
Leap Motion, Inc. is a company that specializes in designing and developing motion-control hardware and software, particularly for virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) applications. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Leap Motion focuses on creating advanced 3D motion-control technology that allows users to interact with digital environments through natural hand and finger movements. The company serves various sectors, including healthcare, education, gaming, automotive, retail, and the arts, and collaborates with major VR manufacturers to integrate its technology into mobile VR and AR headsets. In May 2012, Leap Motion changed its name from OcuSpec Inc. and has since operated as a subsidiary of Ultrahaptics Limited. The company's mission is to eliminate barriers between people and technology, enabling more intuitive and dynamic interactions in virtual spaces.

STEERING AI

Seed Round in 2017
Steering AI Technologies Co. Ltd is a company focused on developing hardware and software solutions for autonomous driving, established in 2017 and headquartered in Xi'an, China. The company specializes in creating technologies aimed at enhancing driver safety, particularly through the early warning system for fatigue driving. Its product lineup includes a smart steering box that monitors driver fatigue, an intelligent steering wheel cover that tracks steering motion and recognizes physiological features, and a vehicle network cloud platform. In addition, Steering AI incorporates wearable technology and intelligent methods to monitor driving behaviors, offering a big data management service platform designed to protect drivers in fleet operations. These innovations aim to reduce the risks associated with fatigue driving and improve overall road safety.

Sana Health

Seed Round in 2017
Sana Health, Inc. is a digital health company specializing in a bio-therapeutic device aimed at fostering relaxation to alleviate pain and tension. The company has developed a non-addictive mask and headphone system that employs audio-visual stimulation to enhance the balance between the brain's left and right hemispheres, facilitating a deep state of meditation. This innovative device uses coordinated pulses of light and sound to guide users into a restorative state, thereby improving mental well-being and addressing chronic pain and insomnia. In addition to the hardware, Sana Health offers a mobile application available on both the App Store and Google Play, allowing users to access its features conveniently. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Lafayette, Colorado, with an additional office in Mill Valley, California, Sana Health is involved in pivotal studies concerning its technology's applications for conditions such as fibromyalgia and neuropathic pain, as well as trials focusing on anxiety and PTSD.

Breezi

Convertible Note in 2017
Breezi lets designers create & launch websites quickly, offering granular control through a simple & intuitive visual editor. You can design your pages with control over every detail, drag-and-drop content using Apps, and customize the layouts however you'd like. To start out, you pick from a range of grid-based wireframe or pre-designed themes as a starting point. Then you take full control in creating your website with the exact look and feel you envisioned. Breezi is a fully hosted, browser-based platform, and requires no downloads or coding.

Breezi

Seed Round in 2017
Breezi lets designers create & launch websites quickly, offering granular control through a simple & intuitive visual editor. You can design your pages with control over every detail, drag-and-drop content using Apps, and customize the layouts however you'd like. To start out, you pick from a range of grid-based wireframe or pre-designed themes as a starting point. Then you take full control in creating your website with the exact look and feel you envisioned. Breezi is a fully hosted, browser-based platform, and requires no downloads or coding.

Niwa

Seed Round in 2017
Niwa is a new platform that makes growing anything as easy, fun and interactive as a swipe of your smartphone screen. Our platform will serve as a ‘brain’ for any kind of growing system, automating and creating the easiest possible growing experience. With this solution, everyone will be able to manage sizeable harvests and maximize yields, all while overseeing the process from any internet-connected device. The platform consists of 4 elements 1. The ARC -the ever-expanding depository of growing programs accessible with the press of the button. 2. The Software - extremely easy to use interface enable you to track your plant progress, see how long until harvest, see what tasks you need to perform etc 3. Hardware - a set of sensors and actuators to make your growing system smart 4. Community - who can experiment with growing programs, the crowdsourced data is used to optimized growing programs Niwa is the first step toward putting our food in our own hands.

Sana Health

Convertible Note in 2017
Sana Health, Inc. is a digital health company specializing in a bio-therapeutic device aimed at fostering relaxation to alleviate pain and tension. The company has developed a non-addictive mask and headphone system that employs audio-visual stimulation to enhance the balance between the brain's left and right hemispheres, facilitating a deep state of meditation. This innovative device uses coordinated pulses of light and sound to guide users into a restorative state, thereby improving mental well-being and addressing chronic pain and insomnia. In addition to the hardware, Sana Health offers a mobile application available on both the App Store and Google Play, allowing users to access its features conveniently. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Lafayette, Colorado, with an additional office in Mill Valley, California, Sana Health is involved in pivotal studies concerning its technology's applications for conditions such as fibromyalgia and neuropathic pain, as well as trials focusing on anxiety and PTSD.

Helixworks Technologies

Convertible Note in 2017
Helixworks is a biotechnology company focused on advancing the field of synthetic biology through innovative enzymatic DNA synthesis methods. The company aims to simplify the complexities of DNA data storage, providing a comprehensive platform that equips developers with essential tools and services. This infrastructure supports various applications, including molecular tagging, digital preservation, and traditional media. Additionally, Helixworks offers advanced barcoding kits designed for multiplexed Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) applications, which enhance the efficiency and accuracy of sequencing projects. The company's overarching goal is to enable the engineering of living machines, thereby transforming biology into an engineering discipline.

Digi.Bio

Seed Round in 2017
Digi.Bio is a Netherlands-based company that specializes in developing software solutions for the healthcare industry, particularly in the field of cell therapies. It offers a microfluidic platform that automates repetitive and manual laboratory workflows, utilizing artificial intelligence and electrowetting technology to manipulate droplets at a microscale. This innovative approach aims to streamline multistep liquid handling applications, replacing traditional pipetting methods. Digi.Bio's platform delivers comprehensive analysis of cell therapies, evaluating their performance and outcomes at the single-cell level within 24 hours, while minimizing material waste. By enhancing automation in medical and pharmaceutical settings, Digi.Bio supports the advancement of bioengineering processes.

Envairo

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Envairo is a Brooklyn-based company founded in 2016 that offers a software platform designed to optimize office spaces. The platform utilizes machine learning to quantify space usage, track energy savings, and monitor air quality, thermal comfort, and occupancy levels. By integrating with existing HVAC systems, Envairo enables building owners to enhance energy efficiency and improve air quality for occupants. Its solutions help office tenants maximize the use of available space, reduce the need for additional leases, and allow operators to monitor unusual occupancy patterns. Ultimately, Envairo's technology aims to reduce operating costs and improve the overall efficiency of office buildings.

Looking Glass

Series A in 2017
Looking Glass Factory is a company focused on developing holographic technology, primarily through its flagship product, the Looking Glass, which is the first desktop holographic display designed for 3D creators. Founded in 2015 and based in Brooklyn, New York, with a subsidiary in Hong Kong, the company aims to make 3D creation accessible without the need for virtual reality or augmented reality headsets. Looking Glass Factory also offers a web-based holographic sharing platform that utilizes light field rendering software, allowing artists, designers, developers, filmmakers, and photographers to engage with 3D content in an innovative manner.

Shaper

Seed Round in 2016
Shaper is a robotics company that specializes in enhancing precision cutting through digital augmentation technology. By integrating computer capabilities with handheld power tools, Shaper simplifies the CNC prototyping process, allowing users to achieve more accurate cuts. The company's innovative approach emphasizes user accessibility, ensuring that tools are designed to accommodate the user rather than the other way around. By utilizing mixed reality, Shaper offers intuitive and efficient user interfaces, making precision cutting easier and more accessible for a wide range of applications.

MotionSavvy

Convertible Note in 2016
MotionSavvy LLC is a company based in Rochester, New York, that specializes in developing communication devices for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. The company offers Leap, a 3D sensing device that detects subtle hand movements and translates sign language gestures into text. This technology aims to enhance accessibility for the approximately 370 million people worldwide who use sign language. MotionSavvy's innovative software utilizes specialized cameras to track hand movements, enabling effective communication by converting American Sign Language into English and vice versa. In addition to its core product, the company also provides educational applications and accessories to support its users.

Particle

Series A in 2016
Particle provides hardware and software tools to help users prototype, scale, and manage IoT products. Particle is an IoT device platform that enables businesses to easily add the power of connectivity to any product. From hardware to connectivity to device management and cloud, Particle provides developers with tools to prototype IoT solutions quickly as well as a reliable and secure platform for enterprises to scale. Over 150,000 product builders in more than 170 countries and half of the Fortune 500 have deployed connected IoT devices powered by Particle. Listed as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2015 and named as a major player to watch in the IoT Landscape in IDC Marketscape’s 2018 Vendor Assessment, Particle’s customers include NASA, SpaceX, consumer hot tub manufacturer Jacuzzi, and coffee-brewing pioneer Keurig. Venture backed by Root Ventures, Spark Capital, and Qualcomm Ventures. Particle is based in San Francisco, CA and Shenzhen, China. Particle was founded on 2012.

Giroptic

Seed Round in 2016
Giroptic is a company that specializes in the development of innovative imaging technology, particularly through its patented real-time image fusion process. The firm gained significant attention with the launch of its first consumer product, the Giroptic 360cam, which was funded through a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2014, raising over $1.4 million and establishing itself as a major player in France’s crowdfunding landscape. The 360cam is a digital camera designed to capture immersive 360-degree panoramic images, allowing users to communicate and share their experiences in a more engaging manner. Giroptic aims to lead the evolution of immersive photography and videography for both consumers and professionals.

Speedy Packets

Convertible Note in 2016
Speedy Packets, Inc. is a technology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2013. It specializes in developing cloud-based software solutions aimed at enhancing TCP performance across various network types, including fiber, cable, DSL, wireless, and satellite. The company's innovative software optimizes internet connections by applying coding to TCP packets, which reduces packet loss and minimizes retransmission requests. This results in significant improvements in end-to-end throughput and overall internet speed. Speedy Packets' technology enables businesses, service providers, and individuals to enjoy seamless online experiences, facilitating activities such as streaming videos, uploading content, and transferring files efficiently.

Shaper

Seed Round in 2016
Shaper is a robotics company that specializes in enhancing precision cutting through digital augmentation technology. By integrating computer capabilities with handheld power tools, Shaper simplifies the CNC prototyping process, allowing users to achieve more accurate cuts. The company's innovative approach emphasizes user accessibility, ensuring that tools are designed to accommodate the user rather than the other way around. By utilizing mixed reality, Shaper offers intuitive and efficient user interfaces, making precision cutting easier and more accessible for a wide range of applications.

Coolhobo

Seed Round in 2016
Investors & devs: Coolhobo SDK & API are anchoring content to places and products through computer vision and augmented reality Businesses: Coolhobo AR platform enables physical businesses to bring convenience and experiences to their visitors

Sana Health

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Sana Health, Inc. is a digital health company specializing in a bio-therapeutic device aimed at fostering relaxation to alleviate pain and tension. The company has developed a non-addictive mask and headphone system that employs audio-visual stimulation to enhance the balance between the brain's left and right hemispheres, facilitating a deep state of meditation. This innovative device uses coordinated pulses of light and sound to guide users into a restorative state, thereby improving mental well-being and addressing chronic pain and insomnia. In addition to the hardware, Sana Health offers a mobile application available on both the App Store and Google Play, allowing users to access its features conveniently. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Lafayette, Colorado, with an additional office in Mill Valley, California, Sana Health is involved in pivotal studies concerning its technology's applications for conditions such as fibromyalgia and neuropathic pain, as well as trials focusing on anxiety and PTSD.

Helixworks Technologies

Seed Round in 2016
Helixworks is a biotechnology company focused on advancing the field of synthetic biology through innovative enzymatic DNA synthesis methods. The company aims to simplify the complexities of DNA data storage, providing a comprehensive platform that equips developers with essential tools and services. This infrastructure supports various applications, including molecular tagging, digital preservation, and traditional media. Additionally, Helixworks offers advanced barcoding kits designed for multiplexed Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) applications, which enhance the efficiency and accuracy of sequencing projects. The company's overarching goal is to enable the engineering of living machines, thereby transforming biology into an engineering discipline.

CanCan

Seed Round in 2016
CanCan provides financial management software that enables businesses to produce simple and accurate financial reports. The company's cloud-based platform supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in managing expenses, reimbursements, and cash flow, while also facilitating the tracking of their accounting processes. CanCan specializes in accounting, taxation, and IT services, offering clients access to a network of trained financial advisors. This combination of services allows business owners to make informed and timely decisions, enhancing their overall financial management capabilities.

Kokoon Technology

Seed Round in 2016
Kokoon Technology Limited is a digital health company based in London, United Kingdom, specializing in sleep enhancement solutions. Founded in 2013, the company manufactures sleep sensing headphones that incorporate EEG brainwave sensing technology to monitor sleep patterns. These headphones feature active noise cancellation, noise isolation, and white noise capabilities for improved sleep quality. Additionally, Kokoon offers a mobile application that includes an audio relaxation library and sleep analysis tools, utilizing movement and EEG sensors to gain insights into individual sleep behaviors. By combining advances in sensor technology and data science, Kokoon aims to personalize and enhance the sleep experience for users.

DuKorp Studio

Seed Round in 2016
DuKode Studio is a creative computing firm that focuses on forward-facing data transpositions to many forms, including software, animation, print, electronic machines, and physical objects for arts + culture, science, research, and nonprofit organizations.

Bite

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Bite Inc. specializes in developing digital ordering solutions tailored for the hospitality industry, focusing primarily on quick service and fast casual restaurants. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, the company offers innovative products such as bitekiosk, which provides kiosk ordering software for guests, and biteFLASH, a mobile interface that enables contactless ordering through QR codes. Additionally, Bite’s self-ordering kiosk software employs facial recognition technology to identify guests and learn their preferences, allowing for personalized recommendations. This approach not only enhances the guest experience but also helps restaurants build stronger customer relationships.

Atmosoar

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Atmosoar is a Hong Kong-based company that specializes in atmospheric soaring technologies, focusing on weather-based software solutions for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operators. Founded in 2015 and rebooted in early 2018, Atmosoar offers a mapping and routing platform that enables users to optimize flight paths based on high-resolution weather forecasts. This software is designed to enhance the safety and efficiency of drone operations by providing hyper-accurate, tailored weather predictions, which help operators navigate around adverse weather conditions. Through its innovative approach, Atmosoar aims to extend flight durations while ensuring the safety of UAV missions.

Speedy Packets

Convertible Note in 2016
Speedy Packets, Inc. is a technology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2013. It specializes in developing cloud-based software solutions aimed at enhancing TCP performance across various network types, including fiber, cable, DSL, wireless, and satellite. The company's innovative software optimizes internet connections by applying coding to TCP packets, which reduces packet loss and minimizes retransmission requests. This results in significant improvements in end-to-end throughput and overall internet speed. Speedy Packets' technology enables businesses, service providers, and individuals to enjoy seamless online experiences, facilitating activities such as streaming videos, uploading content, and transferring files efficiently.

Simbe Robotics

Seed Round in 2016
Simbe Robotics, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in autonomous robotic solutions for the retail industry. Founded in 2014, the company has developed a robotic system named Tally, which autonomously navigates store aisles to conduct shelf audits. Tally captures real-time inventory data, identifying out-of-stock items, low stock levels, misplaced products, and pricing discrepancies. By automating these repetitive and labor-intensive tasks, Simbe Robotics enhances operational efficiency for retail staff, allowing them to focus on customer service and other critical aspects of store management. The robotic system operates safely during regular store hours, effectively integrating into the shopping environment without disrupting customers or employees.

Giroptic

Seed Round in 2015
Giroptic is a company that specializes in the development of innovative imaging technology, particularly through its patented real-time image fusion process. The firm gained significant attention with the launch of its first consumer product, the Giroptic 360cam, which was funded through a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2014, raising over $1.4 million and establishing itself as a major player in France’s crowdfunding landscape. The 360cam is a digital camera designed to capture immersive 360-degree panoramic images, allowing users to communicate and share their experiences in a more engaging manner. Giroptic aims to lead the evolution of immersive photography and videography for both consumers and professionals.

Monogram Creative Console

Convertible Note in 2015
Monogram Creative Console specializes in manufacturing a modular hardware interface that allows users to create custom controllers for various software applications. This innovative product consists of magnetically connecting tactile components, including sliders, dials, and buttons, which facilitate precise and intuitive editing for photographers, videographers, and other creative professionals. Users can design a personalized control setup, known as a Palette, to enhance their workflow in popular programs such as Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and Audition. The system is available for purchase through the company's website and select retail partners, shipping to over 46 countries. Founded by Ashish Bidadi and Calvin Chu, Monogram Creative Console has received recognition for its user experience design, winning a Gold award at the User Experience Design Awards in 2015.
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