Tech Coast Angels

Tech Coast Angels is the largest angel investor group in the United States, with over 300 members across five networks in Southern California. Specializing in funding and guiding early-stage, high-growth companies, TCA invests in various industries such as life sciences, biotech, IT, services, retail, Internet, financial, software, media, and consumer products. Beyond capital, TCA offers mentorship, networking opportunities, and access to potential investors and partners. Ranked among the top angel groups in the US by CB Insights, Tech Coast Angels is known for its extensive connections and support for game-changing businesses in need of financial backing and strategic guidance.

Brian Horner

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586 past transactions

Nob Hill Therapeutics

Series A in 2024
Nob Hill Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing and marketing innovative dry powder nebulizers, specifically designed for the treatment of severe respiratory diseases. Founded in 2016 and based in Fayetteville, Arkansas, the company offers DryNeb, a groundbreaking nebulizer that operates differently from traditional aerosol mist devices. By utilizing a magnetically responsive element to create mechanical collisions in the dispersion chamber, DryNeb ensures consistent and reproducible delivery of medication, independent of the patient's inhalation force. This approach enhances the pulmonary route of drug delivery, which is gaining recognition for its ability to provide targeted, noninvasive administration of drugs directly to the lungs, resulting in improved bioavailability and faster therapeutic effects for patients suffering from various respiratory conditions. Nob Hill Therapeutics has secured exclusive licensing of this technology from the University of New Mexico, positioning itself to address substantial market opportunities in pulmonary drug delivery.

Flyte

Seed Round in 2024
Pelvital USA, Inc. is a privately held company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, focused on restoring pelvic health and enhancing the quality of life for individuals suffering from pelvic floor disorders. Founded in 2016, the company is currently evaluating the Flyte system, an investigational medical device designed to strengthen and potentially heal the pelvic floor muscle system. This device employs a unique mechanotherapy technology, which has been shown to effectively heal and strengthen muscle systems. Through its innovative approach, Pelvital aims to provide significant improvements for patients dealing with pelvic floor issues.

Giftpack

Seed Round in 2023
Founded in 2017, Giftpack is headquartered in San Francisco, California. It operates an AI-enabled platform that simplifies corporate gifting globally. The platform analyzes recipients' social media and digital footprint to customize gift options at scale, facilitating authentic business relationships.

ORNA

Angel Round in 2023
ORNA offers an end-to-end platform for small and mid-sized businesses to automate detection, response, and prevention of cyberattacks. It uses AI-led threat detection, automated incident response playbooks, and NIST-based compliance tools to minimize financial and reputational damage.

Reglagene

Venture Round in 2023
Reglagene LLC, founded in 2016 and based in Tucson, Arizona, specializes in transforming tubulin therapy for brain diseases. The company leverages its expertise in designing and developing brain-penetrant medicines to create innovative therapies for the safe and effective treatment of central nervous system diseases. Reglagene's lead program focuses on a novel, orally administered therapy that can penetrate the blood-brain barrier, targeting brain cancers. Additionally, the company's portfolio includes indications driven by brain inflammation and ocular neovascularization, aiming to address conditions where changes in gene processing rates are causal.

RealSeq Biosciences

Seed Round in 2023
RealSeq Biosciences specializes in advanced RNA fragmentomics technology focused on enhancing the detection of diseases to improve diagnosis and treatment. The company's innovative proprietary methods facilitate bias-free small RNA and miRNA next-generation sequencing (NGS) library construction, making their technology particularly valuable in biomarker discovery, liquid biopsy, and single-cell analysis. RealSeq's applications are primarily directed towards cancer and infectious diseases, enabling healthcare providers to enhance patient outcomes through its cutting-edge RNA-based services.

Trio Pharmaceuticals

Seed Round in 2023
Founded in 2018, Trio Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California. It specializes in developing innovative cancer therapeutics that directly inhibit tumor growth and selectively target immunosuppression within tumors, without relying on current immune checkpoint pathways.

Celitech

Seed Round in 2022
Celitech is an award-winning premium connectivity platform that specializes in providing cellular data solutions for global travel companies and their customers. The company offers a highly secure, US-hosted eSIM solution that delivers affordable cellular data service in over 160 countries, helping travelers save significantly on data roaming costs. Celitech's platform includes a programmable eSIM API that can be integrated into various web and mobile applications, enabling businesses to enhance mobile engagement and create new revenue opportunities. Additionally, the platform leverages mobile analytics to facilitate upselling, allowing travel-related companies to better connect with both local and global customers through reliable wireless connectivity.

DAtAnchor

Seed Round in 2022
Traditional IT controls focus on locking down networks, devices, and people. All of this is done in the name of protecting data. But, once files are moved, shared, or stolen, the data is no longer protected. Even worse, these controls get in the way and frustrate business users to the point they intentionally work around them. Anchor inverts the equation by baking protection into the data, invisible to the business users (like antivirus), so that files are free to travel and security is out of the way. Simply put, wherever the data goes, it is protected. Anchor is a SaaS platform, with an endpoint component, that bakes protection into your files with a unique transparent combination of encryption, continuous multi-factor access controls, and a digital chain of custody. And when you do share or collaborate, Anchor protection stays with your data, even when it leaves your organization. Anchor empowers you to maintain control of your files while collaborating on premise or in the cloud, including forensic logging and revoking access. In under 90 minutes, Anchor is fully deployed and empowers your business users to securely work and collaborate without complicated security products or rules in the way. All without requiring you to change existing IT controls or how your users and applications work today. DAtAnchor is a result of a multi-year research activity, developed at Ohio State University. The development team currently has 6 members, 4 of which are full-time. We have seed level funding for >1M and an advisory board with members at the senior vice president level in Fortune 500 companies.

Arima Genomics

Series B in 2022
Arima Genomics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, that specializes in developing innovative solutions for genome sequencing and structural analysis, with a focus on human health, disease, and species evolution. The company offers the Arima-HiC proximity ligation kit, which captures the three-dimensional organization of chromatin, allowing researchers to understand the spatial relationships of genomic sequences. Additionally, Arima Genomics provides The Arima-HiChIP protocol, a streamlined method for identifying long-range genomic interactions facilitated by proteins, combining Hi-C technology with chromatin immunoprecipitation. These technologies enable various genomic applications, such as identifying promoter-enhancer interactions and scaffolding contigs for genome assemblies. Founded in 2015, Arima Genomics aims to accelerate genomic discovery and improve understanding of the genome's role in health and disease.

Lincode

Venture Round in 2022
Lincode is an AI-driven technology company specializing in advanced machine vision and defect detection for manufacturing. Its platform uses pre-trained models and a no-code interface to deliver real-time quality inspections and defect identification across materials such as plastics, fabric, semiconductors, and metals, supporting applications from visual inspection to reporting and analytics. The system can be deployed on premises with edge AI for low latency processing and integrates with existing machine vision setups to serve automotive, aerospace, electronics, packaging, and related industries. By enabling configurable defect tolerances per defect or camera, it supports both automated and manual inspection workflows, helping manufacturers reduce waste, improve productivity, and lower costs. Lincode was established in 2018 and is based in Menlo Park, California, with an additional office in Bengaluru, India.

Apsy

Seed Round in 2022
Apsy is a company that has developed an innovative AI-driven mobile and web application builder, allowing users to create applications through simple conversations with an AI agent. This tool leverages machine programming to generate custom software solutions, effectively overcoming traditional constraints related to time, quality, and cost. Apsy's approach enables businesses to design and build applications tailored to their specific needs and specifications, akin to a bespoke suit. By streamlining the app development process, Apsy provides a new means for organizations to produce intelligent code quickly and efficiently, revolutionizing the way applications are created and implemented.

Karma Biotechnologies

Seed Round in 2021
Founded in 2019, Karma Biotechnologies is a Los Angeles-based company dedicated to developing therapies for autoimmune diseases, allergies, and food sensitivities. It specializes in antigen-specific immunotherapies using lipid nanoparticle engineering.

Single Pass

Seed Round in 2021
Single Pass is a developer of a disposable bipolar electrocautery device that can cauterize deep tissue through a guide needle.

ChargeNet Stations

Seed Round in 2021
ChargeNet Stations specializes in renewable energy infrastructure, focusing on providing electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions for quick-serve restaurants (QSR). The company's platform enhances the customer experience by allowing patrons to enjoy meals while simultaneously charging their electric vehicles. This dual offering not only meets the growing demand for EV charging but also helps QSR businesses reduce operating costs. By integrating fast charging capabilities with renewable energy, ChargeNet Stations supports the transition to sustainable energy and facilitates the adoption of electric vehicles in the dining sector.

Strategikon Pharma

Series A in 2021
Strategikon Pharma, Inc. is a technology company based in San Rafael, California, founded in 2016. It specializes in developing software solutions that streamline the outsourcing processes between sponsors and providers in the pharmaceutical industry. Its flagship product, Clinical Maestro, is a comprehensive software platform designed for the end-to-end management of clinical business operations, including planning, outsourcing, and budgeting for clinical trials. This innovative software replaces traditional, labor-intensive methods, often reliant on Excel, which are costly and inefficient. Clinical Maestro integrates workflows to enhance communication and data sharing between biopharmaceutical companies and their outsourcing partners. The platform facilitates clinical financial management, vendor performance metrics, and contract lifecycle management, while also offering consulting services for new clinical business operations. Case studies with leading pharmaceutical companies have shown that Clinical Maestro can lead to significant savings and improved accuracy in budgeting, demonstrating its effectiveness in transforming clinical trial management.

Iridia

Series B in 2021
Iridia, Inc. is a nanotechnology company based in Carlsbad, California, specializing in innovative data storage solutions utilizing DNA. Founded in 2016, Iridia has developed a pioneering DNA-based data storage system that integrates DNA polymer synthesis technology with semiconductor fabrication and electronic nano-switches. This technology allows for the writing, storing, and reading of data in a highly efficient manner, significantly reducing infrastructure requirements and environmental impact. By employing a highly-parallel format, Iridia's solution offers the potential for exceptionally high-density data storage, making it a commercially attractive option for managing large volumes of data. Formerly known as Dodo OmniData, Inc., the company rebranded to Iridia, Inc. in March 2018.

Meallogix

Seed Round in 2021
Meallogix is a leading technology provider for the meal preparation industry, offering a comprehensive software solution that automates and optimizes various business processes for meal prep operators. By digitizing the entire supply chain—from order intake to ingredient conversion and nutrition label creation—Meallogix enhances efficiency and eliminates manual tasks, except for cooking. The platform features an intuitive dashboard that provides meal prep owners with valuable insights into their financial performance, helping them identify profitable menu items and improve overall business strategies. Additionally, Meallogix equips meal prep businesses with tools for recipe costing, shopping list creation, and delivery options, enabling them to streamline operations and enhance customer experiences.

MatriSys Bioscience

Venture Round in 2021
MatriSys Bioscience is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing microbiome therapies for dermatology and skin care markets worldwide. Its lead product, MSB-01, is a topical antimicrobial live bio therapeutic designed to replace deficient bacteria on the skin of atopic dermatitis patients, promoting host defense. The company also offers cosmetic ingredients derived from its proprietary bacterial strains, formulated into cream or gel forms to address various skin concerns such as scaling, flaking, redness, and signs of aging.

YBVR

Seed Round in 2021
Founded in 2017, YBVR specializes in creating immersive video experiences for the sports industry. Its platform delivers high-quality, multi-view experiences across various devices, optimizing bandwidth usage and enhancing accessibility. YBVR has partnered with renowned organizations such as Real Madrid, Australian Open tennis, and Meta to provide immersive technology solutions.

New Age Meats

Seed Round in 2021
New Age Meats is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2017. The company specializes in producing cultivated meat through an innovative automated, data-driven platform that utilizes stem cell technology. By growing meat from animal cells instead of relying on traditional animal slaughter, New Age Meats aims to create healthier and more sustainable food options.

Zigazoo

Seed Round in 2021
Zigazoo operates a child-focused social networking platform that enables safe, creative online expression for young users and their caregivers. The service centers on video creation and sharing within a moderated, positive environment, supported by human moderation, educational challenges, and branded content channels. It provides opportunities for brands and creators to engage with youth audiences in a controlled context while promoting digital citizenship and responsible online behavior. The platform emphasizes safety, privacy, and age-appropriate interactions, offering a secure online community for learning, entertainment, and creative collaboration among Generation Alpha.

Amsel Medical

Convertible Note in 2021
Amsel Medical is a medical device company that develops mechanical surgical clamping technology for occluding blood vessels during surgical and interventional procedures. Its SCureClamp with Interdigitation Occlusion Technology (iDOT) anchors to secure the implant and prevent slippage, enabling grasping of vessels of varying sizes and wall thicknesses for reliable occlusion. The company targets clinical and military markets with a minimally invasive, needle-delivery approach designed to promote faster healing and durable vessel closure, including applications such as venous reflux disease.

Allotrope Medical

Series A in 2021
Allotrope Medical Inc. is a Houston-based medical device company that specializes in manufacturing surgical devices aimed at enhancing surgical procedures. The company's flagship product, StimSite, is an intuitive handheld device designed specifically to assist surgeons in quickly and accurately identifying ureters during operations. This device not only aids in ureter localization but also functions as a blunt dissection tool, streamlining the surgical process. By employing a simple single-button design, Allotrope Medical's device eliminates the need for additional pre and post-operative procedures, thereby improving efficiency in pelvic surgeries. Established in 2016, the company focuses on innovative solutions that enhance surgical accuracy and patient safety.

Strategikon Pharma

Seed Round in 2020
Strategikon Pharma, Inc. is a technology company based in San Rafael, California, founded in 2016. It specializes in developing software solutions that streamline the outsourcing processes between sponsors and providers in the pharmaceutical industry. Its flagship product, Clinical Maestro, is a comprehensive software platform designed for the end-to-end management of clinical business operations, including planning, outsourcing, and budgeting for clinical trials. This innovative software replaces traditional, labor-intensive methods, often reliant on Excel, which are costly and inefficient. Clinical Maestro integrates workflows to enhance communication and data sharing between biopharmaceutical companies and their outsourcing partners. The platform facilitates clinical financial management, vendor performance metrics, and contract lifecycle management, while also offering consulting services for new clinical business operations. Case studies with leading pharmaceutical companies have shown that Clinical Maestro can lead to significant savings and improved accuracy in budgeting, demonstrating its effectiveness in transforming clinical trial management.

ExpressCells

Venture Round in 2020
ExpressCells, Inc. is a biotechnology company founded in 2018 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The company specializes in genetic engineering, focusing on the creation of custom knock-in cell lines tailored for drug discovery and biological research. ExpressCells employs advanced gene-editing technology to make precise modifications to a cell's genome, utilizing a patent-pending plasmid system to introduce new genes. This innovative approach enables researchers to visualize proteins and organelles within the cell, thereby enhancing their ability to model diseases and accelerate drug discovery processes.

Terecircuits

Venture Round in 2020
Terecircuits develops materials and processes to enable microassembly and mass transfer for displays and advanced electronics. The company offers advanced polymers, encapsulation materials, and liquid metal interconnects, along with photo-polymer mass transfer used in MicroLEDs for automotive and AR/VR applications. It also develops new materials and design language for systems-in-package manufacturing to support Internet of Things and health technology. Serving the display, electronics, and semiconductor industries, the company focuses on precision mass transfer, lightweight embedded sensors, and lower-power circuitry to enable faster, lower-cost device production. It is based in Mountain View, California.

Amplyx Pharmaceuticals

Series A in 2020
Amplyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a small molecule drug development company focused on creating innovative therapies for debilitating and life-threatening diseases, particularly those affecting individuals with compromised immune systems. Founded in 2006 and based in San Diego, California, the company specializes in the development of oral and injectable anti-infective drugs, including antifungal agents designed to treat invasive fungal infections caused by pathogens such as Candida and Aspergillus. Amplyx employs a unique platform approach that enhances the efficacy and reduces the toxicity of existing drugs by incorporating a second small molecule. This strategy aims to provide effective treatment options for patients undergoing chemotherapy and other immunosuppressive therapies, ensuring they receive appropriate care both during hospitalization and after discharge.

New Age Meats

Seed Round in 2020
New Age Meats is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2017. The company specializes in producing cultivated meat through an innovative automated, data-driven platform that utilizes stem cell technology. By growing meat from animal cells instead of relying on traditional animal slaughter, New Age Meats aims to create healthier and more sustainable food options.

Somabar

Convertible Note in 2020
Somabar, Inc. is a company that develops and manufactures a robotic bartending appliance designed for home use and commercial settings. The appliance features an application-controlled system that can mix a wide variety of craft cocktails in just ten seconds, utilizing precise ingredient measurement and automated cleaning capabilities. With a durable design rated for 1,500 hours of continuous use, the machine can produce approximately 500,000 drinks. Somabar's technology has been tested in various restaurant locations in Los Angeles, demonstrating an increase in beverage revenue by an average of 30% and a reduction in beverage labor costs by approximately 65%. Founded in 2011 and based in Los Angeles, California, Somabar was formerly known as Janglowe Holdings, Inc., changing its name in March 2017.

Abintus Bio

Convertible Note in 2020
Abintus Bio is a preclinical stage company specializing in gene therapy research. Founded in 2020 and based in Encinitas, California, the company focuses on developing products that reprogram immune cells within their native environment to enhance patient access and outcomes.

Fitplan Technologies

Convertible Note in 2020
Fitplan Technologies develops a mobile fitness application that provides users with access to fitness personalities and their training methods, along with curated daily workout plans and routines. The platform offers customized fitness programs and personalized meal plans created in collaboration with a growing network of world-class trainers, athletes, and fitness influencers, allowing users to follow structured schedules and track progress. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, the company focuses on delivering guidance and inspiration to help individuals maintain health and fitness goals.

Maxwell Biomedical

Convertible Note in 2020
Maxwell Biomedical is a medical device company developing wireless devices to monitor, diagnose, and treat atrial fibrillation. Its devices provide imperceptible, shock-free termination of AF episodes through anti-AFib pacing to restore sinus rhythm and form part of a fully integrated atrial fibrillation care system that combines spatial resynchronization therapy with patient management. The system enables clinicians to monitor AF, diagnose episodes, and help prevent disease progression, supported by cloud-based telehealth and remote patient management. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Solana Beach, California.

GroupSolver

Venture Round in 2020
GroupSolver, Inc. is a market research technology company that offers a comprehensive online platform for real-time qualitative and quantitative insights. Established in 2014 and headquartered in San Diego, California, with additional offices in Provo, Utah, and Košice, Slovakia, the company provides a suite of solutions designed to enhance the research experience. Its core offerings include tools that organize and quantify open-ended responses, identify correlations between answers, and segment respondents for deeper analysis. GroupSolver's services encompass various research needs, including concept testing, ad testing, pricing analysis, brand evaluation, and customer experience. By leveraging AI technology, GroupSolver allows organizations to gather and analyze consumer feedback effectively, enabling them to uncover actionable insights that inform strategic business decisions.

PetDx

Series A in 2020
PetDx is a San Diego-based molecular diagnostics company that specializes in the early detection of cancer in pets through innovative liquid biopsy technology. The company's main product, OncoK9, is a first-in-class multi-cancer early detection test that allows veterinarians to identify cancer in dogs using a simple blood draw. By utilizing advanced genomic analysis, including next-generation sequencing and proprietary bioinformatics algorithms, PetDx empowers veterinarians to enhance the care they provide to canine patients. The company's focus on non-invasive testing and customized assays positions it at the forefront of veterinary oncology, aiming to revolutionize how cancer is detected, characterized, and managed in pets.

Terecircuits

Convertible Note in 2020
Terecircuits develops materials and processes to enable microassembly and mass transfer for displays and advanced electronics. The company offers advanced polymers, encapsulation materials, and liquid metal interconnects, along with photo-polymer mass transfer used in MicroLEDs for automotive and AR/VR applications. It also develops new materials and design language for systems-in-package manufacturing to support Internet of Things and health technology. Serving the display, electronics, and semiconductor industries, the company focuses on precision mass transfer, lightweight embedded sensors, and lower-power circuitry to enable faster, lower-cost device production. It is based in Mountain View, California.

Blue

Convertible Note in 2020
Blue Social gamifies meeting others in real life using OpenAI, Self-Sovereign NFT Identities and proximity-based Bluetooth. Users earn rewards and income for in-person interactions, while businesses can advertise using proximity marketing - a $65B industry.

Strategikon Pharma

Venture Round in 2020
Strategikon Pharma, Inc. is a technology company based in San Rafael, California, founded in 2016. It specializes in developing software solutions that streamline the outsourcing processes between sponsors and providers in the pharmaceutical industry. Its flagship product, Clinical Maestro, is a comprehensive software platform designed for the end-to-end management of clinical business operations, including planning, outsourcing, and budgeting for clinical trials. This innovative software replaces traditional, labor-intensive methods, often reliant on Excel, which are costly and inefficient. Clinical Maestro integrates workflows to enhance communication and data sharing between biopharmaceutical companies and their outsourcing partners. The platform facilitates clinical financial management, vendor performance metrics, and contract lifecycle management, while also offering consulting services for new clinical business operations. Case studies with leading pharmaceutical companies have shown that Clinical Maestro can lead to significant savings and improved accuracy in budgeting, demonstrating its effectiveness in transforming clinical trial management.

Labviva

Venture Round in 2020
Labviva operates a digital marketplace connecting life science researchers with suppliers of reagents, chemicals, and lab equipment. It offers over 10 million products, simplifying procurement through real-time inventory tracking, AI-driven purchase automation, and forecasting.

Ready, Set, Food!

Convertible Note in 2020
Ready, Set, Food! is a California-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in manufacturing and selling food products designed for infants. The company's main goal is to help parents reduce the risk of their babies developing allergies to common foods such as peanuts, eggs, and milk. Ready, Set, Food! offers a gentle, daily system that simplifies the introduction of these allergenic foods into infants' diets, potentially lowering the risk of allergies by up to 80%. The products are available for purchase online, making them accessible to a wide range of consumers.

Noria Water Technologies

Convertible Note in 2020
Noria Water Technologies specializes in advanced membrane-based water treatment and desalination solutions that enhance operational efficiency and affordability. Founded in 2013 and based in Los Angeles, the company has developed a patented monitoring system that utilizes machine learning and artificial intelligence to provide real-time imaging of membranes within high-pressure vessels. This innovative technology allows for the detection and quantification of membrane fouling and scaling, significantly improving decision-making and operational analytics for various water treatment facilities. Noria’s hardware and software-as-a-service model delivers integrated solutions that can lead to operational cost savings of up to 30%. The company's technology is applicable across multiple industries, including oil and gas, electric power generation, and mining, addressing the growing demand for freshwater that is expected to exceed supply by 40% by the end of the decade. Noria aims to make water treatment processes more efficient, sustainable, and accessible for future generations.

Gali Health

Seed Round in 2020
Gali Health, Inc. is a health technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. The company has developed a mobile application called Gali, which serves as a personal health assistant aimed at individuals with chronic conditions. Gali leverages collective intelligence and artificial intelligence to analyze health data, providing users with personalized support regarding medical, lifestyle, and psychological aspects of managing their health. The platform focuses on empowering users by crowdsourcing health information and delivering medically-validated insights, enabling proactive health management. Gali Health's mission is to ensure that individuals dealing with chronic illnesses do not feel isolated or powerless, advancing consumer-driven healthcare through innovative technology.

GroGuru

Convertible Note in 2020
GroGuru Inc. is a technology company based in La Jolla, California, specializing in smart irrigation solutions for agriculture. Founded in 2014, GroGuru provides software as a service that enables farmers to monitor and manage irrigation effectively. The company leverages an Internet of Things (IoT) sensor network to deliver precise measurements of soil moisture, salinity, and temperature. By utilizing advanced analytics, GroGuru offers real-time insights and recommendations that help farmers optimize water usage, improve crop yields, and make informed decisions regarding irrigation schedules and fertilizer application. The company's solutions aim to promote sustainable farming practices while reducing input costs and conserving vital water resources.

NovaSignal

Venture Round in 2020
NovaSignal Corporation is a medical device company that specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of innovative diagnostic and monitoring systems for brain health management. Founded in 2013 and based in Los Angeles, California, with an additional location in Bengaluru, India, the company offers products such as the Lucid robotic system and the Lucid M1 system. These devices employ non-invasive ultrasound technology, robotics, and artificial intelligence to facilitate real-time assessment of cerebral blood flow. NovaSignal's systems are designed to aid in the early detection of conditions such as stroke, trauma, and dementia, providing clinicians with vital information to accurately evaluate brain health. Formerly known as Neural Analytics, Inc., the company rebranded in July 2020 to reflect its focus on advancing neurovascular diagnostics.

Upcycle and Company

Venture Round in 2020
Upcycle and Company, LLC, established in 2015 and based in Fresno, California, specializes in producing and selling natural fertilizers derived from organic waste. The company offers its flagship product, Upcycle Active Fertilizer™, which is designed to enhance soil health by providing essential elements such as carbon, organic matter, and slow-release nutrients. This innovative formulation not only replenishes vital components in the soil but also supports a balanced ecosystem, crucial for robust plant growth and root development. Upcycle's products are marketed to landscapers and farmers through both retail and online partners, catering to the increasing demand for sustainable agricultural solutions. The company's approach addresses the significant decline in soil quality over the past century, aiming to promote holistic and long-term soil health while reducing water usage by 15%.

Habitu8

Convertible Note in 2020
Habitu8, Inc. is a company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2017, that specializes in security awareness training programs. The company's primary objective is to educate and empower employees to protect themselves and their organizations from various cyber security threats. Habitu8 offers a range of training services that cover topics such as GDPR compliance, ransomware, phishing, social engineering, password management, mobile device security, and more. By utilizing engaging and animated training videos, the company aims to foster effective learning experiences that promote lasting behavioral changes among workers. Through its platform, Habitu8 helps organizations develop customized security awareness programs that address specific needs and enhance overall security posture.

Whistle

Venture Round in 2020
Whistle is a guest messaging platform focused on enhancing communication between hotels and their guests, facilitating engagement throughout the entire stay. By leveraging popular mobile messaging apps and SMS, Whistle allows businesses to interact with customers in a familiar environment, reducing the need for additional applications. The platform aggregates customer communications into user-friendly web and mobile admin panels, enabling real-time responses and efficient management of inquiries. It offers features such as chatbots, ticket creation and tracking, as well as analytics and insights, which help hotels address guest needs proactively and improve service quality. By providing an intermediary outlet for feedback, Whistle helps mitigate negative reviews and fosters a connection between customers and staff. The platform also enables businesses to gather customer satisfaction data through direct messaging, bypassing traditional surveys that often yield low engagement. Ultimately, Whistle aims to create a seamless digital experience for guests while driving operational efficiency and increasing revenue for hotels.

Nevados Engineering

Convertible Note in 2020
Nevados Engineering designs and manufactures solar single-axis trackers for ground-based solar installations. Its trackers enable deployment on virtually any terrain, expanding site options, reducing major construction costs, and increasing power generation for commercial, industrial, and utility-scale projects. The company aims to simplify the design, installation, and operation of solar systems for developers and contractors, helping lower project complexity and costs. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California.

Insight Medical

Convertible Note in 2020
Insight Medical Systems, Inc. is a developer of advanced medical devices focused on orthopedic surgical procedures. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Laguna Hills, California, the company specializes in a proprietary Augmented Reality Visualization and Information System. This system enhances computer-assisted surgery by providing tracking and visualization capabilities, which enable surgeons to execute preoperative plans with precision. By calculating and displaying the position of instruments and implants, the device aims to streamline surgical processes, improve patient outcomes, and minimize risks, particularly in procedures such as joint replacement, ACL reconstruction, and spinal fusion. Insight Medical's innovative approach seeks to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of orthopedic surgeries through user-friendly augmented reality technology.

Razberi Technologies

Venture Round in 2020
Razberi Technologies, Inc. is a developer and manufacturer of network video solutions focused on professional video surveillance and security applications. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Farmers Branch, Texas, the company specializes in providing a range of products, including plug-and-play network recorders, IP cameras, and various installation tools. Its notable offering is the Razberi ServerSwitch, a device that integrates the functionalities of a network video recorder with an Ethernet Smart Switch into a compact design. Additionally, Razberi Technologies emphasizes cybersecurity through its innovative software solutions, such as Razberi CameraDefense, which automates camera hardening to protect surveillance systems from cyber threats, and Razberi Monitor, which allows network administrators to manage system health securely and remotely. The company's products are distributed through authorized channels across regions including the United States, Australia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. Razberi Technologies operates as a subsidiary of ACRE, LLC.

Casana

Seed Round in 2020
Casana, officially known as Heart Health Intelligence Inc., is a healthcare technology company based in Rochester, New York, founded in 2018. It specializes in developing innovative solutions for heart health monitoring, primarily through its flagship product, the Heart Seat. This smart toilet seat is designed to facilitate effortless and continuous in-home health monitoring by capturing essential clinical measurements such as heart rate, blood pressure, cardiac output, ECG, and blood oxygenation. The Heart Seat integrates advanced sensors, including a single-lead ECG, embedded photoplethysmogram LEDs, and sensitive weight sensors, to monitor cardiac activity. By offering a cloud-connected platform, Casana enables healthcare practitioners to track patients' cardiac health beyond traditional clinical settings, thereby enhancing the management of chronic conditions and improving patient outcomes through reliable and consistent vital signs analysis.

iDentical

Convertible Note in 2020
iDentical specializes in personalized dental implant solutions. Founded in 2018, the company uses advanced 3D technology to create drill-free, patient-specific dental implants, making tooth replacement more accessible and affordable worldwide.

Turn Technologies

Convertible Note in 2020
Turn Technologies, Inc. is a Chicago-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in developing an AI-powered workforce-as-a-service platform. This platform is designed to help businesses manage the hiring and retention of hourly, shift-based, or contracted workers. Turn Technologies offers a mobile-friendly application that features seamless API and HR integration, allowing for flexible planning and access to robust candidate profiles. The platform emphasizes speed, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness in its screening and sourcing processes, along with built-in support tools to enhance user experience.

Blackdot

Convertible Note in 2020
Founded in 2018, Blackdot specializes in body tattooing services. It leverages cutting-edge technologies to enhance the tattooing process, aiming to create a positive impact on the art of tattooing, its artists, and clients.

Eyedaptic

Convertible Note in 2020
Eyedaptic, Inc. is a Laguna Hills, California-based company focused on developing innovative solutions for individuals with vision impairments caused by retinal diseases, such as age-related macular degeneration. The company manufactures augmented reality glasses equipped with proprietary visual aid software, specifically the Eyedaptic EYE2 and AdaptiVu devices. These comfortable, battery-powered wearable devices simulate natural vision and optimize the user's field of vision through non-invasive technology. Designed in collaboration with leading ophthalmology specialists and optometrists, Eyedaptic's products aim to significantly enhance the daily visual experiences of their users by improving vision in those affected by central vision disorders. Eyedaptic was incorporated in 2016 and was previously known as Ocutrx Technology Development, LLC.

YouMail

Venture Round in 2020
YouMail Inc., established in 2007 and headquartered in Irvine, California, specializes in cloud-based telecommunications security applications for mobile phones. The company offers a suite of services including robocall blocking, phishing message detection, visual voicemail, call blocking, voicemail sharing, and auto-replies to protect users from spam, identity theft, stalkers, and corporate fraud. Its flagship product, YouMail, provides personalized greetings for incoming calls, enables users to manage voicemails via web browsers, and offers multi-platform compatibility. As of 2011, the application had been downloaded over 3 million times with over 2 million registered users, all acquired organically through a freemium model.

Advekit

Venture Round in 2020
Founded in 2017, Advekit operates an online platform that connects patients with mental health professionals. It uses user preferences, zip code, and insurance information to facilitate matches. The platform improves access to quality treatment, simplifies payment using insurance benefits, and offers a sliding-scale fee structure based on users' ability to pay.

Hawthorne Effect

Convertible Note in 2020
Hawthorne Effect facilitates accessible clinical trials worldwide. It employs a Visit Management System that respects sponsor-investigator relationships, promotes shared technology for protocol compliance, and deploys trained healthcare providers ('HEROs') for patient visits anytime, anywhere, minimizing 'lost to follow-up' cases.

Aligned Carbon

Venture Round in 2020
Aligned Carbon Inc. is a manufacturer of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) specifically designed for the integrated circuit industry. Established in 2018 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, the company produces semiconductor-pure, aligned CNTs that are available on industry-standard wafers at a manufacturing scale. These CNTs are uniquely aligned in arrays that cover full semiconductor substrates and can be purified to be either entirely semiconducting or metallic. Aligned Carbon's technology facilitates a transition away from traditional silicon, allowing semiconductor foundries to achieve significant improvements in speed, energy efficiency, and performance in applications such as logic processing, signal processing, and advanced sensing technologies. The company's innovations enable clients to enhance computing applications through the integration of carbon nanotube logic with conventional silicon logic and memory, thereby addressing growing demands in the semiconductor sector.

Seatrec

Seed Round in 2020
Seatrec is a climatetech startup specializing in clean energy solutions derived from temperature differences in ocean waters. Founded in 2012 by Dr. Yi Chao, the company leverages technology developed at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory to create innovative energy harvesting systems. These systems use patented thermal engine technologies to generate renewable electricity, enabling oceanographic research equipment such as drones, floats, and gliders to operate sustainably. By utilizing Seatrec's technology, researchers can extend the operational life of their equipment, reduce costs, and enhance data collection capabilities with zero emissions and waste. The applications of Seatrec's solutions span various fields, including ocean data capture, seafloor mapping, offshore aquaculture, Arctic research, meteorology, and climate change mitigation.

DTx Pharma

Series A in 2020
DTx Pharma, LLC is a biotechnology company headquartered in San Diego, California, specializing in the development and commercialization of fatty acid-conjugated peptide therapeutics. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on delivering RNA-based medicines to treat patients with rare and chronic diseases, including retinitis pigmentosa, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, and various central nervous system disorders. DTx Pharma's innovative delivery technology addresses challenges faced by previous-generation platforms, such as poor pharmacokinetics and limited cellular uptake, thereby enhancing the efficiency of nucleic acid drug delivery across diverse tissues and cell types. The company aims to establish RNA therapeutics as a leading option for personalized treatment in multiple therapeutic areas.

Esper

Private Equity Round in 2019
Esper, founded in 2018 by Yadhu Gopalan and Shiv Sundar, specializes in device and application management solutions tailored for Android-based dedicated devices. The company's platform equips device manufacturers and chipset vendors with the necessary tools to create a streamlined Android experience, specifically designed for enterprise environments. Esper's software allows businesses to manage their device fleets comprehensively, including capabilities for real-time debugging of applications on remote devices. This functionality enhances the ability to securely deploy, monitor, and optimize applications across various edge devices in the field, fostering innovation in Android development and operations.

Casana

Angel Round in 2019
Casana, officially known as Heart Health Intelligence Inc., is a healthcare technology company based in Rochester, New York, founded in 2018. It specializes in developing innovative solutions for heart health monitoring, primarily through its flagship product, the Heart Seat. This smart toilet seat is designed to facilitate effortless and continuous in-home health monitoring by capturing essential clinical measurements such as heart rate, blood pressure, cardiac output, ECG, and blood oxygenation. The Heart Seat integrates advanced sensors, including a single-lead ECG, embedded photoplethysmogram LEDs, and sensitive weight sensors, to monitor cardiac activity. By offering a cloud-connected platform, Casana enables healthcare practitioners to track patients' cardiac health beyond traditional clinical settings, thereby enhancing the management of chronic conditions and improving patient outcomes through reliable and consistent vital signs analysis.

Trials.ai

Convertible Note in 2019
Trials.ai is a technology company based in San Diego, California, specializing in the optimization of clinical trials through its innovative platform. Founded in 2015, the company offers a comprehensive system that integrates various functionalities, including electronic data capture, clinical trial management, patient-reported outcomes, and analytics, all designed to streamline trial management. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Trials.ai assists pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device companies in designing efficient clinical trials, ultimately reducing the time and costs associated with bringing new treatments to market. The platform addresses challenges such as patient eligibility, visit management, and protocol adherence, guiding both researchers and patients through the trial process. Additionally, Trials.ai taps into vast amounts of previously underutilized data, providing unique insights and recommendations to trial sponsors for optimizing their trial protocols. This approach aims to enhance the success rate of clinical trials and ensure that effective treatments reach patients more quickly.

Kangarootime

Series A in 2019
Founded in 2015, Kangarootime offers a cloud-based childcare management solution that connects parents with care professionals. Its platform automates revenue cycle management, enrollment, attendance tracking, messaging, and employee management, enabling centers to streamline operations and enhance family communication.

Recess

Seed Round in 2019
Recess is an experiential partnership marketing platform that facilitates brand engagement through event and venue collaborations across the United States. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Marina del Rey, California, the company provides a comprehensive online solution that allows brands and agencies to discover, execute, and measure marketing activations at large-scale events. Recess partners with universities to connect brands with college students and organizes various initiatives, including music festivals and interactive networking events, aimed at inspiring entrepreneurs and startups. Its services include turnkey item distribution and on-site activation, enabling brands to engage directly with a vast consumer base. By offering centralized contracting, payment, and logistics, Recess streamlines the partnership process, helping clients save time and achieve measurable return on investment.

Capillary Biomedical

Private Equity Round in 2019
Capillary Biomedical, Inc. is a medical device company based in Irvine, California, established in 2014 as a spin-out from the Artificial Pancreas Center at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College. The company focuses on developing innovative technologies for diabetes management, aiming to simplify the processes of glucose monitoring and insulin delivery. Their signature product features a kink-proof, flexible, multiport cannula designed to enhance the reliability and comfort of insulin delivery. This user-friendly device allows for simple one-handed insertion, enabling diabetes patients to better manage their blood glucose levels and alleviating some of the burdens associated with diabetes on both individuals and the healthcare system.

GroLens

Convertible Note in 2019
GroLens Inc develops a cloud-based software as a service platform for commercial cannabis producers, combining ERP-like features with compliance reporting, inventory management, and grow optimization to manage plants through the entire cultivation cycle, simplify regulatory reporting, and track products from cultivation to sale. By analyzing grow data, GroLens helps growers achieve consistent high-quality output, identify operational efficiencies, and maintain inventory control and compliance across operations. Founded in 2018 and based in Santa Monica, California, GroLens serves businesses in the legal cannabis industry with tools that support the full lifecycle of cultivation and product stewardship.

MatriSys Bioscience

Venture Round in 2019
MatriSys Bioscience is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing microbiome therapies for dermatology and skin care markets worldwide. Its lead product, MSB-01, is a topical antimicrobial live bio therapeutic designed to replace deficient bacteria on the skin of atopic dermatitis patients, promoting host defense. The company also offers cosmetic ingredients derived from its proprietary bacterial strains, formulated into cream or gel forms to address various skin concerns such as scaling, flaking, redness, and signs of aging.

Visgenx

Convertible Note in 2019
Visgenx, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing gene therapies for the treatment of retinal diseases, including macular degeneration and geographic atrophy. Founded in 2018 and based in San Diego, California, Visgenx specializes in innovative approaches to protect against vision loss associated with retinal disorders. The company's therapeutic programs center on modulating the expression of the ELOVL2 gene, which is believed to play a role in cellular aging and the health of retinal cells. By employing gene reactivation with hypomethylation therapy, Visgenx aims to enhance the function of retinal cells critical for vision.

Healionics

Convertible Note in 2019
Healionics Corporation is a clinical-stage company based in Seattle, Washington, specializing in the development and manufacture of synthetic biomaterials and implantable medical devices. Founded in 2007, Healionics focuses on addressing critical healthcare challenges, particularly for kidney failure patients requiring dialysis. The company's flagship product, STARgraft, is a synthetic vascular graft designed to provide long-term, reliable blood flow access without the need for frequent interventions, thereby improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare costs. Additionally, Healionics is developing STARport HD, an implantable device that facilitates needle-free bloodstream access for dialysis, and employs a unique biomaterial technology that enhances the performance of various medical implants by preventing infection and fibrous encapsulation. The company has a robust patent portfolio and established production capabilities, positioning it to enter human clinical studies and market launch in the near future.

BlueNalu

Series A in 2019
BlueNalu cultivates seafood products from fish cells using vertical farming methods. Established in 2017, it aims to provide sustainable, high-quality alternatives to conventionally sourced seafood.

Phytonix

Venture Round in 2019
Phytonix Corporation is an industrial biotechnology company based in Asheville, North Carolina, founded in 2009. The company specializes in producing sustainable chemicals directly from carbon dioxide using a patented process that employs engineered cyanobacteria. This innovative approach allows Phytonix to generate n-butanol and biopentanol, which are industrial chemicals and potential fuels that can replace gasoline, offering a low-cost alternative to traditional fossil-based methods. Their production process is designed to be carbon-negative and eliminates the need for biomass, such as food crops, in the production of biofuels and chemicals. Phytonix aims to contribute to a circular economy by utilizing sunlight and water alongside carbon dioxide as feedstocks, thereby promoting renewable energy solutions in the chemical industry.

Pasturebird

Private Equity Round in 2019
Pasturebird, Inc is a California-based producer of pastured poultry and eggs, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Murrieta. The company supplies poultry and eggs to restaurants, grocery retailers, butcher shops, and online retailers, serving clients in California and Las Vegas, including major sports franchises such as the LA Lakers and LA Dodgers, as well as other restaurants, grocers, and meal-prep services. Pasturebird emphasizes a humane, free-range farming system with ample space, fresh air, and sunshine to support animal welfare and sustainable production, aiming to deliver high-quality, nutritious poultry products.

Cloudkeyz

Convertible Note in 2019
CloudKeyz, Inc. is a technology company based in Encino, California, that specializes in developing keyless entry systems for multi-tenant commercial and residential buildings. Founded in 2014, the company provides cloud-secured access solutions that eliminate the need for traditional access cards and keys. Its offerings include real-time mobile access control, enhanced security features, and liability mitigation, aimed at improving tenant retention. Property managers can utilize a user-friendly web-admin interface to manage access rights and permissions while tenants and guests benefit from a cellular-based mobile app and touchscreen interface that allows them to navigate properties without physical keys. CloudKeyz's innovative technology streamlines access management and enhances the overall security of properties.

Connected Signals

Private Equity Round in 2019
Connected Signals, Inc. is a technology company based in Eugene, Oregon, focused on enhancing the interaction between vehicles and traffic signals through its cloud-based platform. Established in 2013, the company specializes in Transit Signal Priority (TSP) systems that optimize traffic flow for buses, emergency vehicles, and pedestrians by adjusting traffic signal timings to reduce travel times. Their flagship application, EnLighten, provides drivers with real-time information about traffic light changes, improving safety and driving experience by minimizing distractions. Connected Signals leverages existing traffic signal infrastructure to gather and analyze data, allowing for predictive modeling of signal states without necessitating costly hardware upgrades. The company's innovative approach aims to increase driving safety, enhance fuel efficiency, and alleviate driver stress by providing consistent and actionable traffic signal data to municipalities, automakers, and local traffic agencies.

EV Connect

Private Equity Round in 2019
EV Connect provides electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, operating a cloud-based platform for managing charging stations and drivers. Established in 2010, the company offers charge station-agnostic command and control, enterprise integration via open API, driver communications, and demand-response functionality across multiple networks. Its clients include Avista Utilities, Love’s Travel Stops, Marriott, Hilton, Western Digital, ADP, New York Power Authority, and numerous municipalities.

Aquacycl

Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 2016, Aquacycl specializes in onsite wastewater treatment solutions. Its core product is a bioelectrochemical treatment technology (BETT) reactor that eliminates primary sludge and converts energy into direct electricity, reducing total sludge volumes and eliminating methane production. Aquacycl's scalable systems cater to residential, industrial, agricultural, military, and commercial applications.

Llama

Private Equity Round in 2019
Containerizing the last-mile of logistics and delivery.

Snapwire

Venture Round in 2019
Snapwire is a global platform that connects businesses with skilled photographers. It facilitates custom visual content creation by enabling brands to post project briefs, and photographers to submit matching images. The company, founded in 2012 and based in Santa Barbara, California, aims to empower creative individuals and streamline visual content production for businesses.

Mobilize Solutions

Convertible Note in 2019
Mobilize Solutions offers a platform that enables businesses to engage customers and promote their brand/products on social media through user-generated content. The company is headquartered in Irvine, California.

Pathware

Private Equity Round in 2019
Pathware is a technology company developing a digital pathology platform for point-of-care diagnostics. The platform combines computational microscopy and artificial intelligence to analyze tissue samples, enabling clinicians and pathologists to diagnose and treat diseases earlier and more precisely, with the goal of improving patient outcomes and reducing diagnostic times. Its product set includes Bioptic, an automated point-of-care biopsy assessment system, along with a sample testing platform and a sample management platform designed to streamline pathology workflows. Founded in 2017 and based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with an additional location in Seattle, Pathware focuses on bringing computational pathology tools to the bedside to support faster, more accurate decision making in healthcare.

Habitu8

Convertible Note in 2019
Habitu8, Inc. is a company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2017, that specializes in security awareness training programs. The company's primary objective is to educate and empower employees to protect themselves and their organizations from various cyber security threats. Habitu8 offers a range of training services that cover topics such as GDPR compliance, ransomware, phishing, social engineering, password management, mobile device security, and more. By utilizing engaging and animated training videos, the company aims to foster effective learning experiences that promote lasting behavioral changes among workers. Through its platform, Habitu8 helps organizations develop customized security awareness programs that address specific needs and enhance overall security posture.

Mosabi

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 2019, Mosabi is a Delaware-based platform that combines fintech and edtech to empower emerging market citizens with essential business and life skills. Its innovative approach uses gamified assessments, surveys, chatbots, and data analytics to drive financial inclusion and improve users' decisions regarding business activities and money management.

Seatrec

Convertible Note in 2019
Seatrec is a climatetech startup specializing in clean energy solutions derived from temperature differences in ocean waters. Founded in 2012 by Dr. Yi Chao, the company leverages technology developed at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory to create innovative energy harvesting systems. These systems use patented thermal engine technologies to generate renewable electricity, enabling oceanographic research equipment such as drones, floats, and gliders to operate sustainably. By utilizing Seatrec's technology, researchers can extend the operational life of their equipment, reduce costs, and enhance data collection capabilities with zero emissions and waste. The applications of Seatrec's solutions span various fields, including ocean data capture, seafloor mapping, offshore aquaculture, Arctic research, meteorology, and climate change mitigation.

BRIUS

Convertible Note in 2019
Mechanodontics, Inc. is a Dallas, Texas-based company established in 2016 that specializes in the manufacture of a discreet dental device designed to move teeth independently. This innovative method serves as an alternative to traditional braces and aligners, offering significant advantages such as reduced treatment time, improved ease of cleaning, and enhanced comfort. The device is placed behind the teeth, making it virtually invisible, and is engineered to work on each tooth individually, allowing for more precise adjustments.

Ceresti Health

Convertible Note in 2019
Ceresti Health, Inc. is a healthcare services provider focused on supporting patients living at home with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, along with their caregivers. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Carlsbad, California, the company offers a Cognitive Health Program that features care management services, including care navigators, cognitive health specialists, and nurse practitioners. Its approach incorporates evidence-based practices such as patient risk management and caregiver activation, alongside proprietary personalization processes that involve caregiver assessment and predictive analytics. Ceresti’s digital health platform facilitates connections between patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals, providing personalized health education, resources, and proactive coaching to enhance patient outcomes and reduce hospitalizations.

Turn Technologies

Convertible Note in 2019
Turn Technologies, Inc. is a Chicago-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in developing an AI-powered workforce-as-a-service platform. This platform is designed to help businesses manage the hiring and retention of hourly, shift-based, or contracted workers. Turn Technologies offers a mobile-friendly application that features seamless API and HR integration, allowing for flexible planning and access to robust candidate profiles. The platform emphasizes speed, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness in its screening and sourcing processes, along with built-in support tools to enhance user experience.

Lennd

Convertible Note in 2019
Lennd is an event management platform designed to streamline operations. It helps collect, approve, manage, track, and report on essential data across events, enabling businesses to enhance communication and transparency among teams.

Buy It Installed

Venture Round in 2019
Buy It Installed, Inc. is a technology company based in Irvine, California, specializing in integrated installation solutions that connect retailers, manufacturers, and consumers with skilled service providers for installation and product services. The company addresses the "do it for me" market by allowing online merchants and retailers to offer seamless home installation services alongside product purchases. This approach not only enhances consumer satisfaction but also boosts conversion rates while reducing cart abandonment, product returns, and warranty claims. Utilizing a proprietary technological platform for business management, Buy It Installed aims to deliver an unprecedented level of satisfaction and scalability in the installed-sales industry.

Outsite

Convertible Note in 2019
Founded in 2015, Outsite operates unique accommodations that cater to entrepreneurs, business travelers, and digital nomads seeking alternatives to conventional hotels. With locations in Santa Cruz, San Diego, Lake Tahoe, and other scenic areas, Outsite offers creative co-working spaces and activities designed for meaningful collaborations.

Grolltex

Convertible Note in 2019
Grolltex is a company specializing in advanced materials and biosensors, particularly through its innovative graphene rolling technology. It focuses on the mass production of high-quality, chemical vapor deposition (CVD) generated mono-layer graphene, which is essential for various applications, including electronics and life sciences. By employing a novel process known as metal-assisted exfoliation, Grolltex enhances the cost-effectiveness of producing large-area graphene while efficiently reusing copper substrates during manufacturing. This method addresses the common challenges associated with transferring graphene from its sacrificial substrate, enabling seamless integration into existing production lines. Grolltex's capabilities extend to the creation of biosensors for advanced life science applications, including genomics, molecular detection, and allergen sensing, making it a key player in bridging fundamental graphene research with practical, scalable industrial applications.

Industry Jump

Convertible Note in 2019
Industry Jump, Inc. is a career and project management platform that serves a global community of filmmakers and producers. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Seal Beach, California, the company focuses on supporting top-tier, industry-reviewed freelance talent. By offering resources that facilitate business growth, skill development, and career management, Industry Jump aims to empower next-generation creators in the film industry.

Elemeno Health

Convertible Note in 2019
Elemeno Health, Inc. is a healthcare technology company that provides a mobile software platform aimed at reducing medical errors and enhancing patient safety in hospitals and medical centers. Established in 2016 and based in Oakland, California, Elemeno Health offers a team-based medical information platform that acts as a personal assistant for healthcare professionals, empowering them with access to current practices, checklists, and instructional videos. The platform focuses on closing the knowledge-practice gap at the frontlines by delivering context-driven microlearning and transforming complex procedures into manageable steps. Additionally, it incorporates gamification and recognition features to engage staff and facilitate on-demand training for both on-site and remote caregivers. By improving practice consistency and accelerating the adoption of best practices, Elemeno Health has significantly contributed to better healthcare outcomes and operational efficiency in the medical field.

Advekit

Venture Round in 2019
Founded in 2017, Advekit operates an online platform that connects patients with mental health professionals. It uses user preferences, zip code, and insurance information to facilitate matches. The platform improves access to quality treatment, simplifies payment using insurance benefits, and offers a sliding-scale fee structure based on users' ability to pay.

Deep Blue Medical Advances

Series A in 2019
Deep Blue Medical Advances is a medical device company focused on surgical solutions for soft tissue repair and hernia treatment. It develops and manufactures hernia mesh products, including the T-Line mesh and related anchor clips, designed to improve fixation strength and reduce mesh-related failure during implantation. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, with an additional office in San Francisco, California, the company aims to address high hernia occurrence and recurrence by offering surgeon-invented designs such as mesh with integral suture-like extensions and faster, stronger fixation. Through its innovative mesh and fixation devices, Deep Blue Medical Advances seeks to enhance surgical outcomes, expand options in hernia care, and contribute to improvements in patient experience and recovery in the global hernia device market.

New View Surgical

Series A in 2019
New View Surgical, Inc. is an innovative medical device company based in Boston, Massachusetts, focused on the development and commercialization of the VisionPort technology. Founded in 2009, the company has created a novel surgical imaging and access system designed specifically for minimally invasive surgery. The VisionPort system consolidates four essential surgical devices—laparoscope, camera, light source, and access port—into a single, user-friendly, disposable device. This integration provides surgeons with enhanced control over both visualization and instrumentation, aiming to address various unmet needs in the market. By simplifying the surgical process, New View Surgical seeks to deliver significant clinical and economic advantages to operating rooms worldwide.

Atlazo

Seed Round in 2019
Atlazo, Inc. is a company focused on the design and development of artificial intelligence semiconductor and software solutions tailored for the healthcare industry. Established in 2016 and headquartered in San Diego, California, Atlazo specializes in energy-efficient AI technology for edge computing applications, particularly in the rapidly expanding markets of hearing aids, hearables, wearables, and ultra-low power health Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The company's innovative System-on-Chip (SoC) solutions integrate advanced bio-sensing interfaces, enabling manufacturers to create next-generation healthcare products more efficiently and at reduced costs. By leveraging accurate sensing, machine learning, and wireless connectivity, Atlazo aims to enhance the reliability of health tracking and audio experiences, ultimately improving the quality of care for consumers.

Paradigm Diagnostics

Series B in 2019
Paradigm Diagnostics specializes in advanced diagnostics technology for personalized cancer treatment. Using Next-Gen Sequencing and other biomarker analysis methods, the company provides detailed information about a patient's genomic and proteomic landscape, identifying specific characteristics of their tumor. This data is used to tailor treatment plans by matching potential therapies to the unique profile of each patient's cancer, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of clinical trials and improving outcomes for cancer patients.

Actuate Therapeutics

Series B in 2019
Actuate Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing therapies that inhibit glycogen synthase kinase-3 beta (GSK-3β) to treat cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. The company is advancing elraglusib (formerly 9-ING-41), a small-molecule GSK-3β inhibitor designed to disrupt signaling pathways that support tumor cell survival, growth, migration and invasion, with activity reported in challenging cancers such as glioblastoma, pancreatic, ovarian, and breast cancers. Actuate Therapeutics pursues combination approaches and aims to bring new agents to clinical development. Established in 2015, the company is based in Fort Worth, Texas, with an additional office in Dublin, Ireland.
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