True Ventures

True Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2005 and based in Palo Alto, California, with an additional office in San Francisco. It specializes in investing in early-stage technology startups, focusing on sectors such as commerce, consumer products, health, and infrastructure technologies, including areas like e-commerce, mobile, and cloud computing. The firm typically provides seed and Series A financing, preferring to invest between $0.25 million and $3 million for a stake of 22 to 25 percent in the companies it supports. True Ventures is dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs, fostering creativity, and promoting professional growth through its True Platform, which offers various programs for founders. With a team of over 40 professionals, True Ventures has helped launch and scale more than 350 companies, contributing to the creation of over 85,000 jobs worldwide. The firm has received recognition, including being named Venture Firm of the Year by the National Venture Capital Association in 2018.

Dave Balter

Venture Partner

Caroline Ciaramitaro

Associate

Gus Coldebella

Partner

Sahiti Enjeti

Associate

Amy Errett

Partner

Ulrike Kellmereit

CFO

Om Malik

Partner

Fiona McCarthy

Principal

John O'Connell

Associate

Toni Schneider

Partner

Natasha Sharma

Principal

Rohit Sharma

Partner

Jim Stewart

COO

James Stewart

COO and Partner

Priscilla Tyler

Senior Associate

Christiaan Vorkink

VP and Director

Ariel Winton-Jones

Principal

Puneet Agarwal

Partner

Past deals in Artificial Intelligence

Gridware

Series A in 2025
Gridware specializes in advanced grid monitoring solutions aimed at enhancing the safety and reliability of electrical infrastructure. The company develops a sophisticated sensing system equipped with high-precision sensor arrays and artificial intelligence to continuously analyze the electrical and mechanical behavior of grid assets. This technology detects and predicts faults by monitoring the ambient environment around power poles, allowing utilities to identify potential issues before they escalate into serious problems. By facilitating timely repairs and enabling rapid responses to environmental anomalies, Gridware's solutions help mitigate risks such as wildfires and power outages. Headquartered in the Bay Area of California, Gridware is a privately held company supported by prominent climate-tech investors.

Basecamp Research

Series B in 2024
Basecamp Research specializes in mapping biodiversity to facilitate the AI-driven design of biological systems. The company utilizes its advanced platform, BaseGraph™, which leverages a high-resolution map of global genetic diversity to match and refine novel proteins tailored to specific industrial, therapeutic, or diagnostic needs. By comprehensively understanding the genetic, evolutionary, and environmental contexts of proteins, Basecamp Research can create customized solutions without relying on costly and time-intensive directed evolution methods. The team comprises explorers, scientists, and policy experts dedicated to harnessing nature's diversity to deliver innovative breakthroughs and contribute to a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable future.

Mode

Series B in 2024
Mode, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a cloud-based platform for Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with an additional office in Tokyo, Japan, the company provides end-to-end semi-custom IoT and artificial intelligence solutions. Mode's platform enables devices to communicate with mobile clients and facilitates the tracking and management of both devices and users. Their innovative BizStack IoT and BizStack AI solutions collect real-time data from various sensors and devices, which is then sanitized and structured for analysis. This data is presented through customizable dashboards that offer valuable insights, allowing organizations to enhance their operations and turn ideas into sustainable solutions. Mode's technology can be deployed significantly faster and more cost-effectively compared to traditional development methods, making it an appealing choice for businesses seeking to leverage IoT and AI capabilities.

Uptime Industries

Seed Round in 2024
Lemony is a secure, on-premise generative AI platform that delivers organization-wide trust, ownership, and transparency in AI. It provides all AI needs in a box, on-premise, fully private and secure, no cloud access required - $499/mth for up to 5 users. Start exploring organization-specific AI on a desk with a single Lemony Box (Node), and scale for larger teams and increased multi-model usage with multiple Lemony Nodes. All business data are securely grounded in.

RadiantGraph

Seed Round in 2023
RadiantGraph is on a mission to make healthcare more accessible and user-friendly for all of us. AI technology assists top healthcare organizations in developing deeper and more meaningful connections with their patients, resulting in tailored engagement and therapeutic outcomes.

Diligent Robotics

Venture Round in 2023
Diligent Robotics Inc. is a company based in Austin, Texas, that develops and manufactures hospital service robots, specifically designed to assist clinical and nursing staff with logistical tasks. Its flagship product, Moxi, is a robotic assistant equipped with advanced mobile manipulation, social intelligence, and human-guided learning capabilities. Moxi works collaboratively with healthcare teams, allowing clinical staff to focus more on direct patient care, thereby enhancing patient satisfaction and improving the overall quality and safety of service. Founded in 2017, Diligent Robotics aims to integrate artificial intelligence technologies into everyday environments, supporting healthcare providers in dynamic and semi-structured settings.

Voiceflow

Venture Round in 2023
Voiceflow Inc. is a Toronto-based company that provides a platform for creating and monetizing voice applications for smart speakers such as Alexa and Google Assistant. Founded in 2018, the platform enables users to design, prototype, and launch voice applications without the need for coding, utilizing a visual programming language and a drag-and-drop interface. Voiceflow aims to simplify the development process for content creators and businesses by allowing them to effectively build and distribute voice-driven applications. The company has gained traction among developers and enterprises looking to automate customer support and enhance user engagement through conversational interfaces.

Ati Motors

Series A in 2023
Ati Motors is a manufacturer of all-electric autonomous industrial vehicles designed to enhance operational efficiency in industrial environments and warehouses. The company focuses on self-driving electric cargo vehicles that utilize advanced technologies, including light detection and ranging, cameras, and infrared sensors, to navigate various traffic conditions. Ati Motors' vehicles can seamlessly integrate with existing trolleys and workflows, allowing for the automation of material movement systems both indoors and outdoors. This innovative approach provides industries such as factories and warehouses with fully autonomous solutions to improve productivity and streamline their operations.

Gridware

Seed Round in 2023
Gridware specializes in advanced grid monitoring solutions aimed at enhancing the safety and reliability of electrical infrastructure. The company develops a sophisticated sensing system equipped with high-precision sensor arrays and artificial intelligence to continuously analyze the electrical and mechanical behavior of grid assets. This technology detects and predicts faults by monitoring the ambient environment around power poles, allowing utilities to identify potential issues before they escalate into serious problems. By facilitating timely repairs and enabling rapid responses to environmental anomalies, Gridware's solutions help mitigate risks such as wildfires and power outages. Headquartered in the Bay Area of California, Gridware is a privately held company supported by prominent climate-tech investors.

Spawning

Seed Round in 2023
Spawning refers to the innovative process of generating new media through an artificial intelligence system that has been trained on existing materials. This business focuses on developing digital tools designed to manage AI identity and ensure compliance in the use of training datasets. By incorporating consent mechanisms into digital projects and the arts, these tools allow artists to easily opt-in or opt-out of having their work included in datasets used by art-generating AI models. The API automates the identification and flagging of non-consenting data, thereby helping both artists and companies secure their data and maintain compliance with ethical standards in AI development.

Nixtla

Venture Round in 2023
Nixtla is a software development company focused on providing advanced forecasting tools for businesses of all sizes and across various industries. The company aims to democratize access to sophisticated data-driven decision-making solutions by offering an open-source platform that allows developers and data scientists to create and manage time series processing services in the cloud. Nixtla's technology facilitates continuous integration and deployment, enabling clients to implement cutting-edge forecasting and anomaly detection features without requiring extensive technical expertise. By unlocking the potential of data, Nixtla helps organizations reduce uncertainty and make informed decisions.

Enveda Biosciences

Series B in 2023
Enveda Biosciences is a biotechnology company focused on drug discovery through the exploration of chemical diversity found in nature. Utilizing AI-powered tools, the company develops a robust database of chemical molecules derived from living organisms. Enveda's platform integrates machine learning, metabolomics, and robotics to analyze natural samples for their chemical structures and biological activities. This innovative approach allows for the efficient identification of potential new medicines, including antibiotics and hypotensives, without the need for isolating individual compounds or conducting extensive experiments. By harnessing nature's hidden chemistry, Enveda aims to accelerate the development of novel therapeutics for the healthcare industry.

Dextrous Robotics

Venture Round in 2023
Dextrous Robotics is a robotics company established in 2019 and based in Memphis, Tennessee. The firm specializes in developing AI-enabled robots designed for warehouse operations. These robots assist in various tasks, including loading and unloading pallets, trucks, and containers, as well as material picking, sorting, and storage. By providing advanced automation solutions, Dextrous Robotics aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of logistics processes for its clients.

Trunk Tools

Seed Round in 2023
Trunk Tools offers an AI-driven platform designed to automate construction-specific workflows. The company focuses on enhancing team efficiency in the construction industry through tailored solutions. It supports a wide range of users, including superintendents and project managers, to streamline operations on job sites.

Enveda Biosciences

Series B in 2022
Enveda Biosciences is a biotechnology company focused on drug discovery through the exploration of chemical diversity found in nature. Utilizing AI-powered tools, the company develops a robust database of chemical molecules derived from living organisms. Enveda's platform integrates machine learning, metabolomics, and robotics to analyze natural samples for their chemical structures and biological activities. This innovative approach allows for the efficient identification of potential new medicines, including antibiotics and hypotensives, without the need for isolating individual compounds or conducting extensive experiments. By harnessing nature's hidden chemistry, Enveda aims to accelerate the development of novel therapeutics for the healthcare industry.

Basecamp Research

Series A in 2022
Basecamp Research specializes in mapping biodiversity to facilitate the AI-driven design of biological systems. The company utilizes its advanced platform, BaseGraph™, which leverages a high-resolution map of global genetic diversity to match and refine novel proteins tailored to specific industrial, therapeutic, or diagnostic needs. By comprehensively understanding the genetic, evolutionary, and environmental contexts of proteins, Basecamp Research can create customized solutions without relying on costly and time-intensive directed evolution methods. The team comprises explorers, scientists, and policy experts dedicated to harnessing nature's diversity to deliver innovative breakthroughs and contribute to a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable future.

Avidbots Corp.

Series C in 2022
Avidbots Corp. is a Canadian company founded in 2014 that specializes in developing and manufacturing autonomous commercial floor cleaning robots. Its flagship product, NEO, is an advanced scrubbing robot designed to enhance cleaning efficiency in various environments, including airports, retail malls, hospitals, colleges, industrial sites, museums, and warehouses across multiple countries. Avidbots' robots utilize laser mapping technology to create detailed maps of their surroundings, enabling them to plan and execute optimal cleaning paths. The company's vision is to integrate robotics into everyday life, thereby expanding human potential through innovative cleaning solutions.

Aisera

Series D in 2022
Aisera, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence-based solutions to streamline and automate various business processes. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Aisera offers a range of products, including AI Service Desk and AI Customer Service, which cater to IT, human resources, sales, and operations. Their platform, known as the AI Experience (AIX), incorporates generative AI capabilities, allowing organizations to enhance user productivity, reduce operational costs, and improve customer experiences through personalized interactions. Aisera's solutions also leverage pre-trained domain-specific large language models (LLMs) to achieve higher accuracy and increased resolution rates across diverse sectors such as healthcare, finance, and retail. By automating workflows and providing customizable AI tools, Aisera enables organizations to significantly lower support costs and enhance overall efficiency. Founded in 2017, Aisera has gained recognition as a leading provider in the AI service management space.

Diligent Robotics

Series B in 2022
Diligent Robotics Inc. is a company based in Austin, Texas, that develops and manufactures hospital service robots, specifically designed to assist clinical and nursing staff with logistical tasks. Its flagship product, Moxi, is a robotic assistant equipped with advanced mobile manipulation, social intelligence, and human-guided learning capabilities. Moxi works collaboratively with healthcare teams, allowing clinical staff to focus more on direct patient care, thereby enhancing patient satisfaction and improving the overall quality and safety of service. Founded in 2017, Diligent Robotics aims to integrate artificial intelligence technologies into everyday environments, supporting healthcare providers in dynamic and semi-structured settings.

Emitwise

Series A in 2022
Emitwise Ltd is a London-based company that develops software solutions for carbon footprint management. Founded in 2019, Emitwise offers a unique platform that leverages artificial intelligence to enable businesses to automatically measure, report, and reduce their carbon emissions across operations and supply chains. The company's technology facilitates real-time tracking of carbon footprints, allowing organizations to implement cost-effective strategies that align with sustainability targets. Emitwise aims to empower companies to respond to the climate emergency and transition towards a net-zero carbon future by providing the necessary tools to drive emissions reductions effectively. The company has gained the trust of global businesses and is supported by prominent investors from Silicon Valley.

Altered State Machine

Seed Round in 2022
Altered State Machine is a developer of artificial intelligence-based blockchain software that provides a decentralized platform for developers and NFT owners. Its platform enables users to create, train, and own AI-based agents, allowing for competition and interaction across various domains, including gaming, financial applications, and metaverses. By facilitating the creation and ownership of these AI agents as non-fungible tokens (NFTs), Altered State Machine aims to transform the landscape of digital assets, enabling users to buy, sell, and upgrade their AI-driven creations. This innovative approach fosters a new ecosystem where developers can build upon the platform while enhancing the value and functionality of NFTs.

Vanti AI

Series A in 2022
Using Vanti's SaaS solution, manufacturers are able to predict and explain quality issues, detect defects and optimize their processes, all in real-time. This is achieved through a self-service platform that harnesses data directly from the shop floor to train, deploy and maintain ML-based models in production. The platform doesn't require any data science or coding knowledge and models can be trained and validated within just a day, unlocking the AI scaling challenge for its customers.

Kettle

Series A in 2021
Kettle Inc. is an innovative company that has developed an online risk analysis platform for the insurance industry, focusing on reinsurance solutions amid the challenges posed by climate change. Founded in 2020 and based in Kensington, California, Kettle utilizes advanced deep learning algorithms to analyze over seven billion lines of satellite, weather, and ground truth data. By employing Swarm Neural Networks, the platform identifies patterns that enhance predictive accuracy, ultimately helping insurers manage and balance their risk portfolios. Kettle's technology aims to reduce loss ratios by enabling more effective underwriting of catastrophic risks, positioning the company as a key player in the evolving landscape of climate-related insurance.

Neosec

Series A in 2021
Neosec, founded in 2021 by Ziv Sivan in Palo Alto, California, specializes in API security software designed to enhance the safety of applications and data within enterprises. The platform employs artificial intelligence to automate the monitoring of application and user behavior, facilitating anomaly detection and response. By leveraging existing API activity data, Neosec enables security teams to discover a comprehensive range of APIs—including shadow, legacy, and rogue APIs—without the need for extensive deployment of sensors. This approach allows for efficient identification of potential misuse and abuse of APIs that handle critical enterprise information, thereby streamlining security operations for enterprise security engineers and developers.

InterVenn

Series C in 2021
InterVenn is a life science company focused on glycoproteomics, the study of glycosylated proteins that play a crucial role in protein function. The company's pioneering AI-powered platform aims to decode the glycoproteome, which contains vital information about human biology, thereby enhancing patient outcomes. InterVenn's technology facilitates the identification, quantification, and classification of glycoproteomic signals found in blood and tissue, enabling early detection and diagnosis of cancers, particularly ovarian cancer. This platform not only supports clinical applications such as disease screening and diagnostics but also offers valuable insights for pharmaceutical partners involved in research and development. Founded by notable scientists, including Nobel Laureate Dr. Carolyn Bertozzi, InterVenn is positioned to advance personalized, predictive, and preventative healthcare solutions.

Deep Genomics

Series C in 2021
Deep Genomics recruits from among the top 1% of recent graduates and seasoned experts at the intersection of genomics, drug development and AI.

Enveda Biosciences

Series A in 2021
Enveda Biosciences is a biotechnology company focused on drug discovery through the exploration of chemical diversity found in nature. Utilizing AI-powered tools, the company develops a robust database of chemical molecules derived from living organisms. Enveda's platform integrates machine learning, metabolomics, and robotics to analyze natural samples for their chemical structures and biological activities. This innovative approach allows for the efficient identification of potential new medicines, including antibiotics and hypotensives, without the need for isolating individual compounds or conducting extensive experiments. By harnessing nature's hidden chemistry, Enveda aims to accelerate the development of novel therapeutics for the healthcare industry.

Iterative.ai

Series A in 2021
Iterative.ai brings engineering practices to data science and machine learning. It maintains a code repository with data files, machine learning model files, and model metrics. It keeps track of machine learning experiments to share knowledge about ideas. Iterative.ai was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Emitwise

Seed Round in 2021
Emitwise Ltd is a London-based company that develops software solutions for carbon footprint management. Founded in 2019, Emitwise offers a unique platform that leverages artificial intelligence to enable businesses to automatically measure, report, and reduce their carbon emissions across operations and supply chains. The company's technology facilitates real-time tracking of carbon footprints, allowing organizations to implement cost-effective strategies that align with sustainability targets. Emitwise aims to empower companies to respond to the climate emergency and transition towards a net-zero carbon future by providing the necessary tools to drive emissions reductions effectively. The company has gained the trust of global businesses and is supported by prominent investors from Silicon Valley.

Gridware

Seed Round in 2021
Gridware specializes in advanced grid monitoring solutions aimed at enhancing the safety and reliability of electrical infrastructure. The company develops a sophisticated sensing system equipped with high-precision sensor arrays and artificial intelligence to continuously analyze the electrical and mechanical behavior of grid assets. This technology detects and predicts faults by monitoring the ambient environment around power poles, allowing utilities to identify potential issues before they escalate into serious problems. By facilitating timely repairs and enabling rapid responses to environmental anomalies, Gridware's solutions help mitigate risks such as wildfires and power outages. Headquartered in the Bay Area of California, Gridware is a privately held company supported by prominent climate-tech investors.

LoanSnap

Series B in 2021
LoanSnap, Inc. is a mortgage company that utilizes an artificial intelligence-based platform to analyze customers' financial situations and present personalized loan options. Its offerings include home equity lines of credit (HELOC), refinancing solutions to lower monthly mortgage payments, and VA loans designed for veterans to purchase homes without a down payment or private mortgage insurance. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, LoanSnap also has a location in Costa Mesa, California. The company aims to provide customers with a clearer understanding of their finances, identifying areas where they may be losing money each month. LoanSnap operates in several states, including California, Florida, Illinois, Colorado, and Tennessee. It was formerly known as DLJ Financial, Inc. before rebranding in April 2018 and is a subsidiary of LoanSnap Holdings, Inc.

Aisera

Series C in 2020
Aisera, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence-based solutions to streamline and automate various business processes. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Aisera offers a range of products, including AI Service Desk and AI Customer Service, which cater to IT, human resources, sales, and operations. Their platform, known as the AI Experience (AIX), incorporates generative AI capabilities, allowing organizations to enhance user productivity, reduce operational costs, and improve customer experiences through personalized interactions. Aisera's solutions also leverage pre-trained domain-specific large language models (LLMs) to achieve higher accuracy and increased resolution rates across diverse sectors such as healthcare, finance, and retail. By automating workflows and providing customizable AI tools, Aisera enables organizations to significantly lower support costs and enhance overall efficiency. Founded in 2017, Aisera has gained recognition as a leading provider in the AI service management space.

Mode

Series A in 2020
Mode, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a cloud-based platform for Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with an additional office in Tokyo, Japan, the company provides end-to-end semi-custom IoT and artificial intelligence solutions. Mode's platform enables devices to communicate with mobile clients and facilitates the tracking and management of both devices and users. Their innovative BizStack IoT and BizStack AI solutions collect real-time data from various sensors and devices, which is then sanitized and structured for analysis. This data is presented through customizable dashboards that offer valuable insights, allowing organizations to enhance their operations and turn ideas into sustainable solutions. Mode's technology can be deployed significantly faster and more cost-effectively compared to traditional development methods, making it an appealing choice for businesses seeking to leverage IoT and AI capabilities.

Vanti AI

Seed Round in 2020
Using Vanti's SaaS solution, manufacturers are able to predict and explain quality issues, detect defects and optimize their processes, all in real-time. This is achieved through a self-service platform that harnesses data directly from the shop floor to train, deploy and maintain ML-based models in production. The platform doesn't require any data science or coding knowledge and models can be trained and validated within just a day, unlocking the AI scaling challenge for its customers.

InterVenn

Series B in 2020
InterVenn is a life science company focused on glycoproteomics, the study of glycosylated proteins that play a crucial role in protein function. The company's pioneering AI-powered platform aims to decode the glycoproteome, which contains vital information about human biology, thereby enhancing patient outcomes. InterVenn's technology facilitates the identification, quantification, and classification of glycoproteomic signals found in blood and tissue, enabling early detection and diagnosis of cancers, particularly ovarian cancer. This platform not only supports clinical applications such as disease screening and diagnostics but also offers valuable insights for pharmaceutical partners involved in research and development. Founded by notable scientists, including Nobel Laureate Dr. Carolyn Bertozzi, InterVenn is positioned to advance personalized, predictive, and preventative healthcare solutions.

Kettle

Seed Round in 2020
Kettle Inc. is an innovative company that has developed an online risk analysis platform for the insurance industry, focusing on reinsurance solutions amid the challenges posed by climate change. Founded in 2020 and based in Kensington, California, Kettle utilizes advanced deep learning algorithms to analyze over seven billion lines of satellite, weather, and ground truth data. By employing Swarm Neural Networks, the platform identifies patterns that enhance predictive accuracy, ultimately helping insurers manage and balance their risk portfolios. Kettle's technology aims to reduce loss ratios by enabling more effective underwriting of catastrophic risks, positioning the company as a key player in the evolving landscape of climate-related insurance.

Emitwise

Seed Round in 2020
Emitwise Ltd is a London-based company that develops software solutions for carbon footprint management. Founded in 2019, Emitwise offers a unique platform that leverages artificial intelligence to enable businesses to automatically measure, report, and reduce their carbon emissions across operations and supply chains. The company's technology facilitates real-time tracking of carbon footprints, allowing organizations to implement cost-effective strategies that align with sustainability targets. Emitwise aims to empower companies to respond to the climate emergency and transition towards a net-zero carbon future by providing the necessary tools to drive emissions reductions effectively. The company has gained the trust of global businesses and is supported by prominent investors from Silicon Valley.

Enveda Biosciences

Seed Round in 2020
Enveda Biosciences is a biotechnology company focused on drug discovery through the exploration of chemical diversity found in nature. Utilizing AI-powered tools, the company develops a robust database of chemical molecules derived from living organisms. Enveda's platform integrates machine learning, metabolomics, and robotics to analyze natural samples for their chemical structures and biological activities. This innovative approach allows for the efficient identification of potential new medicines, including antibiotics and hypotensives, without the need for isolating individual compounds or conducting extensive experiments. By harnessing nature's hidden chemistry, Enveda aims to accelerate the development of novel therapeutics for the healthcare industry.

LoanSnap

Series B in 2020
LoanSnap, Inc. is a mortgage company that utilizes an artificial intelligence-based platform to analyze customers' financial situations and present personalized loan options. Its offerings include home equity lines of credit (HELOC), refinancing solutions to lower monthly mortgage payments, and VA loans designed for veterans to purchase homes without a down payment or private mortgage insurance. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, LoanSnap also has a location in Costa Mesa, California. The company aims to provide customers with a clearer understanding of their finances, identifying areas where they may be losing money each month. LoanSnap operates in several states, including California, Florida, Illinois, Colorado, and Tennessee. It was formerly known as DLJ Financial, Inc. before rebranding in April 2018 and is a subsidiary of LoanSnap Holdings, Inc.

Voiceflow

Seed Round in 2020
Voiceflow Inc. is a Toronto-based company that provides a platform for creating and monetizing voice applications for smart speakers such as Alexa and Google Assistant. Founded in 2018, the platform enables users to design, prototype, and launch voice applications without the need for coding, utilizing a visual programming language and a drag-and-drop interface. Voiceflow aims to simplify the development process for content creators and businesses by allowing them to effectively build and distribute voice-driven applications. The company has gained traction among developers and enterprises looking to automate customer support and enhance user engagement through conversational interfaces.

Diligent Robotics

Series A in 2020
Diligent Robotics Inc. is a company based in Austin, Texas, that develops and manufactures hospital service robots, specifically designed to assist clinical and nursing staff with logistical tasks. Its flagship product, Moxi, is a robotic assistant equipped with advanced mobile manipulation, social intelligence, and human-guided learning capabilities. Moxi works collaboratively with healthcare teams, allowing clinical staff to focus more on direct patient care, thereby enhancing patient satisfaction and improving the overall quality and safety of service. Founded in 2017, Diligent Robotics aims to integrate artificial intelligence technologies into everyday environments, supporting healthcare providers in dynamic and semi-structured settings.

Aisera

Series B in 2020
Aisera, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence-based solutions to streamline and automate various business processes. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Aisera offers a range of products, including AI Service Desk and AI Customer Service, which cater to IT, human resources, sales, and operations. Their platform, known as the AI Experience (AIX), incorporates generative AI capabilities, allowing organizations to enhance user productivity, reduce operational costs, and improve customer experiences through personalized interactions. Aisera's solutions also leverage pre-trained domain-specific large language models (LLMs) to achieve higher accuracy and increased resolution rates across diverse sectors such as healthcare, finance, and retail. By automating workflows and providing customizable AI tools, Aisera enables organizations to significantly lower support costs and enhance overall efficiency. Founded in 2017, Aisera has gained recognition as a leading provider in the AI service management space.

Deep Genomics

Series B in 2020
Deep Genomics recruits from among the top 1% of recent graduates and seasoned experts at the intersection of genomics, drug development and AI.

Diligent Robotics

Seed Round in 2019
Diligent Robotics Inc. is a company based in Austin, Texas, that develops and manufactures hospital service robots, specifically designed to assist clinical and nursing staff with logistical tasks. Its flagship product, Moxi, is a robotic assistant equipped with advanced mobile manipulation, social intelligence, and human-guided learning capabilities. Moxi works collaboratively with healthcare teams, allowing clinical staff to focus more on direct patient care, thereby enhancing patient satisfaction and improving the overall quality and safety of service. Founded in 2017, Diligent Robotics aims to integrate artificial intelligence technologies into everyday environments, supporting healthcare providers in dynamic and semi-structured settings.

Iterative.ai

Venture Round in 2019
Iterative.ai brings engineering practices to data science and machine learning. It maintains a code repository with data files, machine learning model files, and model metrics. It keeps track of machine learning experiments to share knowledge about ideas. Iterative.ai was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Mesmer

Series A in 2019
Mesmer is a robotics process automation company focused on software development, headquartered in Palo Alto, California. It leverages artificial intelligence to enhance the speed and efficiency of app creation, aiming to transform software development practices over the next decade. Mesmer's suite of products includes tools for bug reporting, infrastructure building, autonomous crawling, user acceptance testing, test generation, and test execution. The technology enables comprehensive testing solutions, covering functional, end-to-end, UI, integration, and visual testing, while also automating monitoring and compliance tasks. By streamlining the testing process, Mesmer enhances productivity for development teams.

Copper

Series C in 2019
Copper is an AI-first CRM that eliminates data entry, automates sales processes and optimizes the entire customer journey to grow sales. Investors include Norwest Venture Partners (Promod Haque, Midas List Hall of Fame Investor), True Ventures (Phil Black, Co-Founder), GV (Formerly Google Ventures), Texas Pacific Group, Bloomberg Beta, Investment Group of Santa Barbara, Next World Capital, Brad Jones (Redpoint Ventures), Industry Ventures, Crunchfund and Danhua Capital.

Avidbots Corp.

Series B in 2019
Avidbots Corp. is a Canadian company founded in 2014 that specializes in developing and manufacturing autonomous commercial floor cleaning robots. Its flagship product, NEO, is an advanced scrubbing robot designed to enhance cleaning efficiency in various environments, including airports, retail malls, hospitals, colleges, industrial sites, museums, and warehouses across multiple countries. Avidbots' robots utilize laser mapping technology to create detailed maps of their surroundings, enabling them to plan and execute optimal cleaning paths. The company's vision is to integrate robotics into everyday life, thereby expanding human potential through innovative cleaning solutions.

InterVenn

Venture Round in 2018
InterVenn is a life science company focused on glycoproteomics, the study of glycosylated proteins that play a crucial role in protein function. The company's pioneering AI-powered platform aims to decode the glycoproteome, which contains vital information about human biology, thereby enhancing patient outcomes. InterVenn's technology facilitates the identification, quantification, and classification of glycoproteomic signals found in blood and tissue, enabling early detection and diagnosis of cancers, particularly ovarian cancer. This platform not only supports clinical applications such as disease screening and diagnostics but also offers valuable insights for pharmaceutical partners involved in research and development. Founded by notable scientists, including Nobel Laureate Dr. Carolyn Bertozzi, InterVenn is positioned to advance personalized, predictive, and preventative healthcare solutions.

Mode

Series A in 2018
Mode, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a cloud-based platform for Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with an additional office in Tokyo, Japan, the company provides end-to-end semi-custom IoT and artificial intelligence solutions. Mode's platform enables devices to communicate with mobile clients and facilitates the tracking and management of both devices and users. Their innovative BizStack IoT and BizStack AI solutions collect real-time data from various sensors and devices, which is then sanitized and structured for analysis. This data is presented through customizable dashboards that offer valuable insights, allowing organizations to enhance their operations and turn ideas into sustainable solutions. Mode's technology can be deployed significantly faster and more cost-effectively compared to traditional development methods, making it an appealing choice for businesses seeking to leverage IoT and AI capabilities.

Bear Flag Robotics

Seed Round in 2018
Bear Flag Robotics, Inc. specializes in developing autonomous technology for farm tractors, aiming to enhance productivity and safety in agriculture. Founded in 2017 by Igino Cafiero and Aubrey Donnellan, the company is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. Its software enables users to plan routes, schedule jobs, and receive real-time alerts about equipment status. Additionally, it features remote emergency stop capabilities and obstacle avoidance, ensuring safe operation in various conditions. By utilizing perception sensors and robotic actuators, Bear Flag Robotics' technology allows central mission control to manage tractor operations, providing real-time data that helps farmers optimize their practices, reduce input costs, and increase production yields.

LoanSnap

Series A in 2018
LoanSnap, Inc. is a mortgage company that utilizes an artificial intelligence-based platform to analyze customers' financial situations and present personalized loan options. Its offerings include home equity lines of credit (HELOC), refinancing solutions to lower monthly mortgage payments, and VA loans designed for veterans to purchase homes without a down payment or private mortgage insurance. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, LoanSnap also has a location in Costa Mesa, California. The company aims to provide customers with a clearer understanding of their finances, identifying areas where they may be losing money each month. LoanSnap operates in several states, including California, Florida, Illinois, Colorado, and Tennessee. It was formerly known as DLJ Financial, Inc. before rebranding in April 2018 and is a subsidiary of LoanSnap Holdings, Inc.

Pulse

Seed Round in 2018
Pulse Q&A is an internet company that empowers CIOs to make innovation and spend decisions based on crowdsourced data. The company gives its users access to relevant conversations and data, they can now make decisions that actually move the needle. Pulse Q&A was founded in 2017 and headquartered in California, United States.

Nexar

Series B in 2018
Nexar Ltd., founded in 2015 and based in Tel Aviv Yafo, Israel, develops a mobile application that enhances road safety by predicting and preventing accidents. The application utilizes an AI-powered dashcam to monitor driving conditions, detect hazards, and analyze the surrounding environment using advanced machine vision and sensor fusion algorithms. It records incidents, such as hard brakes or accidents, and automatically uploads incident documentation to the cloud, aiding in insurance claims processes. By fostering a network of interconnected vehicles, Nexar aims to create a safer driving environment and reduce collision risks for all road users.

Baffle

Series A in 2018
Baffle, Inc. is a software company based in Santa Clara, California, that specializes in data encryption solutions. Founded in 2015, Baffle offers a range of products including advanced data protection, application tier solutions, and secure multi-party compute options. Its platform is designed to simplify data-centric encryption, allowing organizations to share sensitive information securely while ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations. Baffle's technology enables applications to process encrypted data without the need for decryption, which facilitates privacy-preserving analytics in artificial intelligence and machine learning. The company’s solutions help organizations move data to the cloud efficiently and responsibly, without compromising user experience or security.

Diligent Robotics

Seed Round in 2018
Diligent Robotics Inc. is a company based in Austin, Texas, that develops and manufactures hospital service robots, specifically designed to assist clinical and nursing staff with logistical tasks. Its flagship product, Moxi, is a robotic assistant equipped with advanced mobile manipulation, social intelligence, and human-guided learning capabilities. Moxi works collaboratively with healthcare teams, allowing clinical staff to focus more on direct patient care, thereby enhancing patient satisfaction and improving the overall quality and safety of service. Founded in 2017, Diligent Robotics aims to integrate artificial intelligence technologies into everyday environments, supporting healthcare providers in dynamic and semi-structured settings.

Solvvy

Series A in 2017
Solvvy Inc., founded in 2013 and based in San Mateo, California, specializes in an intelligent conversational platform designed to enhance customer interactions across various industries, including retail, software, financial services, and health and wellness. The company's flagship product, Solvvy for Support, leverages advanced machine learning and natural language processing technologies to create a self-service platform that improves customer satisfaction while reducing operational costs. By utilizing its innovative answer graph technology, Solvvy integrates seamlessly with clients' existing knowledge bases and ticket histories to provide accurate and timely responses to customer inquiries. The platform can be deployed rapidly, delivering immediate financial benefits to businesses. Solvvy is recognized by several leading brands, including UpWork and TaskRabbit, and is supported by prominent investors in Silicon Valley.

Deep Genomics

Series A in 2017
Deep Genomics recruits from among the top 1% of recent graduates and seasoned experts at the intersection of genomics, drug development and AI.

Mesmer

Seed Round in 2017
Mesmer is a robotics process automation company focused on software development, headquartered in Palo Alto, California. It leverages artificial intelligence to enhance the speed and efficiency of app creation, aiming to transform software development practices over the next decade. Mesmer's suite of products includes tools for bug reporting, infrastructure building, autonomous crawling, user acceptance testing, test generation, and test execution. The technology enables comprehensive testing solutions, covering functional, end-to-end, UI, integration, and visual testing, while also automating monitoring and compliance tasks. By streamlining the testing process, Mesmer enhances productivity for development teams.

Renovo Auto

Venture Round in 2017
Renovo Auto specializes in developing technology for Automated Mobility on Demand systems, focusing on creating a robust operating system tailored for autonomous vehicles. Its platform integrates self-driving software, data analytics, and automotive-grade safety systems, enabling commercial fleets of autonomous vehicles to efficiently manage vast amounts of data and maintain cybersecurity. Renovo's technology leverages hundreds of sensors that generate multiple terabytes of data hourly, providing a safe, secure, and scalable solution designed for demanding environments. By facilitating seamless communication and service management, Renovo enables car manufacturers to deploy fully autonomous vehicles with ease.

Solvvy

Seed Round in 2016
Solvvy Inc., founded in 2013 and based in San Mateo, California, specializes in an intelligent conversational platform designed to enhance customer interactions across various industries, including retail, software, financial services, and health and wellness. The company's flagship product, Solvvy for Support, leverages advanced machine learning and natural language processing technologies to create a self-service platform that improves customer satisfaction while reducing operational costs. By utilizing its innovative answer graph technology, Solvvy integrates seamlessly with clients' existing knowledge bases and ticket histories to provide accurate and timely responses to customer inquiries. The platform can be deployed rapidly, delivering immediate financial benefits to businesses. Solvvy is recognized by several leading brands, including UpWork and TaskRabbit, and is supported by prominent investors in Silicon Valley.

Baffle

Venture Round in 2016
Baffle, Inc. is a software company based in Santa Clara, California, that specializes in data encryption solutions. Founded in 2015, Baffle offers a range of products including advanced data protection, application tier solutions, and secure multi-party compute options. Its platform is designed to simplify data-centric encryption, allowing organizations to share sensitive information securely while ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations. Baffle's technology enables applications to process encrypted data without the need for decryption, which facilitates privacy-preserving analytics in artificial intelligence and machine learning. The company’s solutions help organizations move data to the cloud efficiently and responsibly, without compromising user experience or security.

Atipica

Seed Round in 2016
Atipica is an online recruitment platform founded by Laura Gómez in San Mateo, California, on January 30, 2015. The company focuses on connecting organizations with suitable candidates by utilizing big data and advanced learning models. Its platform optimizes the recruitment process by qualifying candidates for hiring managers and recruiters, while also incorporating talent analytics that blend artificial and human intelligence. This approach allows clients to maximize the value of their people data and efficiently identify the right candidates for their open positions. Atipica aims to enhance technology accessibility and streamline the management of smart devices within the recruitment landscape.

Copper

Series B in 2016
Copper is an AI-first CRM that eliminates data entry, automates sales processes and optimizes the entire customer journey to grow sales. Investors include Norwest Venture Partners (Promod Haque, Midas List Hall of Fame Investor), True Ventures (Phil Black, Co-Founder), GV (Formerly Google Ventures), Texas Pacific Group, Bloomberg Beta, Investment Group of Santa Barbara, Next World Capital, Brad Jones (Redpoint Ventures), Industry Ventures, Crunchfund and Danhua Capital.

Nexar

Series A in 2016
Nexar Ltd., founded in 2015 and based in Tel Aviv Yafo, Israel, develops a mobile application that enhances road safety by predicting and preventing accidents. The application utilizes an AI-powered dashcam to monitor driving conditions, detect hazards, and analyze the surrounding environment using advanced machine vision and sensor fusion algorithms. It records incidents, such as hard brakes or accidents, and automatically uploads incident documentation to the cloud, aiding in insurance claims processes. By fostering a network of interconnected vehicles, Nexar aims to create a safer driving environment and reduce collision risks for all road users.

Helpshift

Series B in 2016
Helpshift, Inc. is a company that specializes in mobile customer service software, providing a support platform designed for both mobile and web applications. Established in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, Helpshift addresses the specific needs of the mobile era by offering an in-app help experience. Its platform features functionalities such as in-app FAQs, chat, a comprehensive CRM ticketing system, campaigns, and surveys, all aimed at enhancing customer engagement. Helpshift pioneered in-app messaging for support, allowing users to resolve issues without leaving their apps. Utilizing automation through bots, the platform can handle up to 90% of user inquiries, significantly improving response times and lowering costs. Helpshift serves a wide range of prominent clients, including Supercell, Tencent, and Microsoft, and is installed on two billion devices worldwide, reaching over 820 million active consumers each month.

PullString

Series D in 2016
PullString, Inc. is an entertainment and technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing interactive applications allowing users to engage in conversation with digital and physical characters. The company's primary offering, the PullString Platform, provides a comprehensive authoring environment, artificial intelligence capabilities, and conversation analytics, catering to various industries such as entertainment, customer service, gaming, and more. This platform supports major conversational channels including Facebook Messenger, Amazon Alexa, and others, enabling the creation of engaging experiences like Call of Duty’s Lt Reyes and Hello Barbie. Founded in 2011 as ToyTalk, PullString has transformed the landscape of computer conversation through its innovative blend of design and technology, allowing organizations to collaboratively develop and publish dynamic voice applications. The company rebranded to PullString in 2016 and has secured significant funding to further its mission in the realm of conversational experiences.

Veniam

Series B in 2016
Veniam is a technology company focused on enhancing future mobility and creating more human-centric environments through intelligent networking software. The company develops vehicular mesh networks that transform vehicles into Wi-Fi hotspots, expanding wireless coverage in urban areas. Veniam's solutions cater to various sectors, including delivery fleets, dash-cams, telematics, connected cars, and autonomous vehicles. With a robust portfolio of over 140 issued patents, the company optimizes data transmission across diverse networks, such as 4G, 5G, and V2X, ensuring efficient and secure communication between vehicles and the cloud. By enabling the Internet of Moving Things, Veniam aims to improve the lives of millions by facilitating smarter mobility, enhancing internet access, and collecting valuable data for smart city initiatives. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Veniam also has an engineering center in Porto, Portugal, and sales offices in Detroit, Munich, and Tokyo.

Copper

Series A in 2015
Copper is an AI-first CRM that eliminates data entry, automates sales processes and optimizes the entire customer journey to grow sales. Investors include Norwest Venture Partners (Promod Haque, Midas List Hall of Fame Investor), True Ventures (Phil Black, Co-Founder), GV (Formerly Google Ventures), Texas Pacific Group, Bloomberg Beta, Investment Group of Santa Barbara, Next World Capital, Brad Jones (Redpoint Ventures), Industry Ventures, Crunchfund and Danhua Capital.

PullString

Series C in 2014
PullString, Inc. is an entertainment and technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing interactive applications allowing users to engage in conversation with digital and physical characters. The company's primary offering, the PullString Platform, provides a comprehensive authoring environment, artificial intelligence capabilities, and conversation analytics, catering to various industries such as entertainment, customer service, gaming, and more. This platform supports major conversational channels including Facebook Messenger, Amazon Alexa, and others, enabling the creation of engaging experiences like Call of Duty’s Lt Reyes and Hello Barbie. Founded in 2011 as ToyTalk, PullString has transformed the landscape of computer conversation through its innovative blend of design and technology, allowing organizations to collaboratively develop and publish dynamic voice applications. The company rebranded to PullString in 2016 and has secured significant funding to further its mission in the realm of conversational experiences.

Veniam

Series A in 2014
Veniam is a technology company focused on enhancing future mobility and creating more human-centric environments through intelligent networking software. The company develops vehicular mesh networks that transform vehicles into Wi-Fi hotspots, expanding wireless coverage in urban areas. Veniam's solutions cater to various sectors, including delivery fleets, dash-cams, telematics, connected cars, and autonomous vehicles. With a robust portfolio of over 140 issued patents, the company optimizes data transmission across diverse networks, such as 4G, 5G, and V2X, ensuring efficient and secure communication between vehicles and the cloud. By enabling the Internet of Moving Things, Veniam aims to improve the lives of millions by facilitating smarter mobility, enhancing internet access, and collecting valuable data for smart city initiatives. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Veniam also has an engineering center in Porto, Portugal, and sales offices in Detroit, Munich, and Tokyo.

Renovo Auto

Seed Round in 2014
Renovo Auto specializes in developing technology for Automated Mobility on Demand systems, focusing on creating a robust operating system tailored for autonomous vehicles. Its platform integrates self-driving software, data analytics, and automotive-grade safety systems, enabling commercial fleets of autonomous vehicles to efficiently manage vast amounts of data and maintain cybersecurity. Renovo's technology leverages hundreds of sensors that generate multiple terabytes of data hourly, providing a safe, secure, and scalable solution designed for demanding environments. By facilitating seamless communication and service management, Renovo enables car manufacturers to deploy fully autonomous vehicles with ease.

Narrative

Series B in 2014
Narrative is an innovative market leader in wearable cameras and intelligent image analysis. The Narrative Clip is an automatic, stamp-sized camera that the user clips on to her clothes to capture photos and location data without conscious interaction. Narrative’s image analysis service analyzes the photos and data and serves the user with her most meaningful and memorable moments in a mobile app photo stream. Narrative was founded by Martin Källström, Oskar Kalmaru, Björn Wesén and Simon Pantzare, Sebastian Björkelid March 1, 2012. It is headquartered in Linköping, Sweden, with additional offices in Sweden (Stockholm and Lund) and the United States (San Francisco). As of April 2014, the company has 45 employees.

Neon Labs.

Series A in 2014
Neon Open is an innovative platform that leverages artificial intelligence to enhance advertising inventory through open-source technology. By employing a deep learning model, it quantifies the emotional impact of images and videos, allowing users to predict which visuals will generate increased engagement, including clicks, likes, and shares. The platform caters to a diverse range of users, including journalists, artists, engineers, and non-profit organizations, making it a versatile tool in the marketing landscape. Neon Open's offerings, including Neon for Video, have demonstrated significant effectiveness, with reported increases in video views through real-time optimization of visual content. The company has established partnerships with leading deep learning frameworks to support its mission of improving customer engagement and streamlining the marketing workflow by automating the selection of impactful images and videos.

Helpshift

Series A in 2014
Helpshift, Inc. is a company that specializes in mobile customer service software, providing a support platform designed for both mobile and web applications. Established in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, Helpshift addresses the specific needs of the mobile era by offering an in-app help experience. Its platform features functionalities such as in-app FAQs, chat, a comprehensive CRM ticketing system, campaigns, and surveys, all aimed at enhancing customer engagement. Helpshift pioneered in-app messaging for support, allowing users to resolve issues without leaving their apps. Utilizing automation through bots, the platform can handle up to 90% of user inquiries, significantly improving response times and lowering costs. Helpshift serves a wide range of prominent clients, including Supercell, Tencent, and Microsoft, and is installed on two billion devices worldwide, reaching over 820 million active consumers each month.

Kairos AR

Series A in 2014
Kairos AR, Inc. is an artificial intelligence company based in Miami, Florida, specializing in face recognition and behavior analysis. Founded in 2010, the company develops software tools that include a cloud-based face recognition API, a crowd analytics SDK, and a server-based emotional analysis API. These tools enable developers to integrate advanced face recognition capabilities and real-world analytics into their applications, allowing them to analyze attributes such as gender, age, and emotional expressions in images and videos. Additionally, Kairos offers IMRSV, a camera-enabled crowd analytics solution designed for marketers to gather continuous audience insights. With a remote team operating globally, Kairos AR aims to simplify the complexities of face analysis technology for businesses.

Narrative

Series A in 2013
Narrative is an innovative market leader in wearable cameras and intelligent image analysis. The Narrative Clip is an automatic, stamp-sized camera that the user clips on to her clothes to capture photos and location data without conscious interaction. Narrative’s image analysis service analyzes the photos and data and serves the user with her most meaningful and memorable moments in a mobile app photo stream. Narrative was founded by Martin Källström, Oskar Kalmaru, Björn Wesén and Simon Pantzare, Sebastian Björkelid March 1, 2012. It is headquartered in Linköping, Sweden, with additional offices in Sweden (Stockholm and Lund) and the United States (San Francisco). As of April 2014, the company has 45 employees.

Neon Labs.

Seed Round in 2013
Neon Open is an innovative platform that leverages artificial intelligence to enhance advertising inventory through open-source technology. By employing a deep learning model, it quantifies the emotional impact of images and videos, allowing users to predict which visuals will generate increased engagement, including clicks, likes, and shares. The platform caters to a diverse range of users, including journalists, artists, engineers, and non-profit organizations, making it a versatile tool in the marketing landscape. Neon Open's offerings, including Neon for Video, have demonstrated significant effectiveness, with reported increases in video views through real-time optimization of visual content. The company has established partnerships with leading deep learning frameworks to support its mission of improving customer engagement and streamlining the marketing workflow by automating the selection of impactful images and videos.

PullString

Series B in 2012
PullString, Inc. is an entertainment and technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing interactive applications allowing users to engage in conversation with digital and physical characters. The company's primary offering, the PullString Platform, provides a comprehensive authoring environment, artificial intelligence capabilities, and conversation analytics, catering to various industries such as entertainment, customer service, gaming, and more. This platform supports major conversational channels including Facebook Messenger, Amazon Alexa, and others, enabling the creation of engaging experiences like Call of Duty’s Lt Reyes and Hello Barbie. Founded in 2011 as ToyTalk, PullString has transformed the landscape of computer conversation through its innovative blend of design and technology, allowing organizations to collaboratively develop and publish dynamic voice applications. The company rebranded to PullString in 2016 and has secured significant funding to further its mission in the realm of conversational experiences.

Helpshift

Seed Round in 2012
Helpshift, Inc. is a company that specializes in mobile customer service software, providing a support platform designed for both mobile and web applications. Established in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, Helpshift addresses the specific needs of the mobile era by offering an in-app help experience. Its platform features functionalities such as in-app FAQs, chat, a comprehensive CRM ticketing system, campaigns, and surveys, all aimed at enhancing customer engagement. Helpshift pioneered in-app messaging for support, allowing users to resolve issues without leaving their apps. Utilizing automation through bots, the platform can handle up to 90% of user inquiries, significantly improving response times and lowering costs. Helpshift serves a wide range of prominent clients, including Supercell, Tencent, and Microsoft, and is installed on two billion devices worldwide, reaching over 820 million active consumers each month.

PullString

Series A in 2011
PullString, Inc. is an entertainment and technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing interactive applications allowing users to engage in conversation with digital and physical characters. The company's primary offering, the PullString Platform, provides a comprehensive authoring environment, artificial intelligence capabilities, and conversation analytics, catering to various industries such as entertainment, customer service, gaming, and more. This platform supports major conversational channels including Facebook Messenger, Amazon Alexa, and others, enabling the creation of engaging experiences like Call of Duty’s Lt Reyes and Hello Barbie. Founded in 2011 as ToyTalk, PullString has transformed the landscape of computer conversation through its innovative blend of design and technology, allowing organizations to collaboratively develop and publish dynamic voice applications. The company rebranded to PullString in 2016 and has secured significant funding to further its mission in the realm of conversational experiences.

Sifteo

Series B in 2010
Sifteo is a venture-backed startup based in San Francisco that specializes in creating interactive gaming systems known as Sifteo cubes. These tactile devices are designed for hands-on play, incorporating gesture-detection technology that allows users to manipulate the cubes through shaking, flipping, tilting, and pressing. Each cube features full-color graphics, motion sensing, neighbor detection, and wireless communication, facilitating a unique form of computer interaction that merges physical play with digital gaming. Sifteo not only develops exclusive games for its platform but also publishes games created by other developers, encouraging innovation through regular game jams and providing a freely available software development kit (SDK). The company was founded by Dave Merrill and Jeevan Kalanithi, who aimed to rethink human-computer interaction by creating new physical interfaces reminiscent of playing with building blocks. The Sifteo game library offers a diverse range of games for adults, children, and families, combining classic play patterns with modern interactive technology.

Sifteo

Series A in 2009
Sifteo is a venture-backed startup based in San Francisco that specializes in creating interactive gaming systems known as Sifteo cubes. These tactile devices are designed for hands-on play, incorporating gesture-detection technology that allows users to manipulate the cubes through shaking, flipping, tilting, and pressing. Each cube features full-color graphics, motion sensing, neighbor detection, and wireless communication, facilitating a unique form of computer interaction that merges physical play with digital gaming. Sifteo not only develops exclusive games for its platform but also publishes games created by other developers, encouraging innovation through regular game jams and providing a freely available software development kit (SDK). The company was founded by Dave Merrill and Jeevan Kalanithi, who aimed to rethink human-computer interaction by creating new physical interfaces reminiscent of playing with building blocks. The Sifteo game library offers a diverse range of games for adults, children, and families, combining classic play patterns with modern interactive technology.
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