geCKo Materials
Seed Round in 2024
geCKo Materials develops eco-friendly adhesive technologies designed to enhance sustainability in various industries. Their dry adhesive products are made from bio-based materials, offering reusable, residue-free solutions that require minimal detachment force. This innovation aims to improve environmental sustainability and simplify attachment processes across sectors such as semiconductors, manufacturing, construction, automation, robotics, space, and defense.
Specter Aerospace
Venture Round in 2024
Specter Aerospace develops innovative solutions for plasma-assisted combustion, aiming to reduce fuel consumption and emissions while expanding operational limits of advanced engines. Their primary focus is on hypersonic vehicles designed to improve combustion efficiency across energy, aerospace, and national security sectors.
ReJoule
Convertible Note in 2024
ReJoule specializes in extending the lifespan of batteries through its innovative diagnostic platform. By reducing testing time from hours to minutes, ReJoule enables repurposing of batteries for second-life applications, thereby minimizing waste and promoting a sustainable, circular economy.
Cognitive Space
Convertible Note in 2023
Cognitive Space is a company that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence platform aimed at enhancing satellite constellation management. By leveraging machine intelligence, the platform facilitates mission management, collections planning, and communications link coordination for satellite operators. This innovative technology enables organizations to optimize their satellite capacity in response to dynamic market demands, thereby unlocking significant revenue and operational potential. Cognitive Space's solutions contribute to more effective monitoring of Earth, supporting economic, environmental, and national security initiatives within the rapidly evolving space industry.
Blackshark.ai
Series A in 2023
Blackshark.ai specializes in creating a photorealistic 3D digital twin of Earth using satellite imagery. Its scalable AI platform detects global features with precision and speed, storing vast amounts of data for real-time visualization and simulation applications across industries such as government, geospatial intelligence, humanitarian relief, autonomous vehicles, insurance, and smart cities.
Zero-Error Systems
Series A in 2023
Zero-Error Systems develops software and hardware solutions for space and autonomous vehicle applications, and is based in Singapore. The company designs semiconductor integrated circuits that detect heavy-ion radiation to protect satellites from radiation damage, safely power down affected electronics and restore operation, thereby extending satellite lifespans for space, aerospace, and automotive markets.
TrustPoint
Convertible Note in 2023
TrustPoint is developing a next-generation GPS signal processing technology to provide the performance and reliability required for safety-critical automation, vital infrastructure, and seamless augmented reality.
Apella is a medical technology company that uses artificial intelligence, computer vision, and sensor data from operating rooms to digitize surgical workflows. Its platform collects real-time data from in-room devices to analyze surgical procedures and provide actionable insights for process improvement, quality control, training, and real-time decision support, with the goal of improving surgical outcomes. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in San Francisco.
AstroComm Technologies
Venture Round in 2022
AstroComm Technologies specializes in developing innovative solutions for the satellite communication industry. With a focus on enhancing the efficiency of Solid State Power Amplifiers (SSPAs) for satellite and RF communications, AstroComm aims to create cost-effective, improved communication solutions tailored to the specific needs of customers in the space and satellite communication sectors.
Cognito Therapeutics
Venture Round in 2022
Cognito Therapeutics, established in 2016 and headquartered in Newton Centre, Massachusetts, with additional locations in San Francisco and Boston, is a clinical-stage neurotechnology company. It specializes in developing non-invasive, device-based therapies to treat neurodegenerative diseases, with a primary focus on Alzheimer's disease. The company's innovative approach involves using induced brain wave oscillations to reactivate the immune system in the brain, aiming to reduce typical disease hallmarks such as amyloid plaques and tau tangles. Co-founded by MIT professors Li-Huei Tsai and Ed Boyden, Cognito's lead therapy is currently in a pivotal study for Alzheimer's, and has been recognized as a Breakthrough Device by the FDA.
Satim
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Satim specializes in satellite-based radar imagery technologies that provide accurate insights into geohazards and environmental conditions. Utilizing advanced software and algorithms, the company automatically analyzes synthetic aperture radar (SAR) images, enabling the extraction of clear and actionable information about various objects, including ships, cars, and buildings. This technology operates independently of weather conditions and time of day, allowing for consistent monitoring and assessment of both environmental and human-related risks to infrastructure. By harnessing satellite imagery, Satim empowers businesses to make informed decisions based on real-time intelligence.