Future Shape

Future Shape is a venture capital and advisory firm established in 2014 and headquartered in Paris, France. The company focuses on investing in engineers and scientists who are developing deep technology across various sectors, including agriculture, food, transport, medical diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, robotics, semiconductors, financial services, and consumer products. In addition to its investment activities, Future Shape offers coaching and consulting services to support companies that are innovating and introducing new products to the market.

Tony Fadell

Principal

30 past transactions

Lumafield

Series B in 2022
Lumafield provides industrial computed tomography solutions for non-destructive testing and inspection in engineering environments. Its Neptune X-ray CT scanner enables detailed imaging to analyze internal structures and detect defects across materials. The Voyager software platform delivers cloud-based AI-powered analysis, automated inspections, and collaboration tools to support product development from design through manufacturing. Triton is a high-speed CT system designed for rapid scanning in high-volume manufacturing settings. The company serves industries including aerospace, automotive, electronics, and medical devices, helping to improve product quality and reliability through advanced imaging and analysis capabilities.

Edda

Venture Round in 2022
Edda is a developer of a software suite designed for the investment management sector, catering to venture capital firms, corporate ventures, private equity, family offices, and investment banks. The platform offers tools for managing deal flow, tracking portfolio performance, and providing real-time insights into investments. Edda focuses on enhancing communication with portfolio companies and ensuring that limited partners are kept informed about new deals and existing investments. By streamlining these processes, Edda enables businesses to effectively manage their investment activities and assess the value and impact of their portfolios.

VIDA

Series A in 2022
VIDA is an IT company that develops customized digital platforms to enhance compliance and security services.

Sweep

Series B in 2022
Sweep is a software platform designed to assist companies in understanding, managing, and reducing their carbon emissions throughout their business operations and value chains. The platform leverages artificial intelligence to facilitate the collection of sustainability data, enabling organizations to effectively manage their carbon footprints, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance, and meet disclosure requirements. By streamlining sustainability data management, Sweep empowers users to make informed decisions that contribute to their overall sustainability goals.

Menlo Micro

Series C in 2022
Menlo Micro, Inc. specializes in the design and development of electronic switches, particularly through its innovative Ideal Switch technology. This electromechanical switch is capable of handling both AC/DC and RF signals, making it suitable for a range of applications including high-power tunable resonators, filters, broadband power amplifier impedance matching, and electronically steerable antennas. The company's products are utilized in various industries, such as battery management, home automation, electronic vehicles, medical instrumentation, and the industrial Internet of Things, as well as in next generation 5G mobile networks. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Irvine, California, Menlo Micro aims to enhance the efficiency and performance of advanced systems under high-stress conditions.

Nothing

Series B in 2022
Nothing is a consumer electronics company that designs and manufactures smartphones, earbuds, and other connected devices. It aims to remove barriers between people and technology by focusing on product integration and user experience. The company offers mobile devices and personalized noise-cancellation earbuds featuring wireless charging, water resistance, and dual connectivity. Through its innovative approach, Nothing seeks to create a seamless digital ecosystem that combines hardware and software, providing customers with reliable and durable technology at affordable prices.

RightHand Robotics

Series C in 2022
RightHand Robotics, Inc. is a manufacturer of robotic order-picking systems that streamline supply chain logistics for various industries, including e-commerce, food handling, and flexible manufacturing. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company specializes in robotic solutions that automatically grasp a wide variety of items from bins and cases. Its flagship products include the ReFlex SF, which features a 3D-printed palm equipped with servos and compliant fingers, and the ReFlex TakkTile, a tactile sensor designed to enhance the robots' ability to handle items gently and correct errors. RightHand Robotics focuses on providing end-to-end solutions that simplify integration and adaptation to diverse customer workflows, ultimately reducing the costs associated with order fulfillment across sectors such as electronics, apparel, grocery, and pharmaceuticals.

Mantle

Series B in 2021
Mantle Inc. is an engineering and manufacturing company based in Montreal, Canada, specializing in three-dimensional metal printing technology. Established in 2017, the company develops and operates a platform that enables enterprises to produce high-resolution parts tailored for applications in automotive, aerospace, and consumer product design. Mantle's additive technology, known as TrueShape, allows for the efficient printing of finished parts, significantly reducing the time and cost associated with creating production-grade tools, molds, and dies. By serving tool manufacturers, tool makers, and original equipment manufacturers, Mantle aims to meet the critical demands of various industries through its innovative solutions.

Evermos

Series B in 2021
Evermos is a social commerce startup based in Indonesia that connects resellers, brands, and consumers to facilitate the sale of everyday Muslim products. Founded in November 2018, the platform allows individuals to become resellers without the need for operating capital or a complex e-commerce setup. By leveraging a reseller program, Evermos incentivizes users to promote a diverse range of halal products, including fashion, food, cosmetics, and home appliances, primarily targeting consumers in lower-tier cities. The platform empowers resellers to generate additional income while supporting small brands in scaling their operations. Additionally, Evermos aims to create a positive social impact by helping individuals at the bottom of the economic pyramid achieve financial stability through entrepreneurship.

XpertSea

Series B in 2021
XpertSea is a Canadian technology company that develops hardware and software for aquaculture farming. It offers XperCount, a connected device for counting, sizing, and imaging small aquatic organisms, and a data platform for storing and analyzing aquatic population information. The company combines smart aquaculture equipment with an AI-powered farm management platform that delivers actionable insights to optimize feed efficiency, reduce environmental waste, and help prevent diseases. Its solutions include smartphone-compatible software with offline functionality and pond-specific forecasting to aid harvest planning and growth monitoring. With customers in more than 50 countries, XpertSea aims to improve profitability and sustainability across the global aquaculture supply chain.

Finantier

Seed Round in 2021
Finantier is an open finance platform based in Jakarta Selatan, Indonesia, founded in 2020. The company specializes in providing infrastructure and data products that enable businesses to develop innovative financial services. Its technology facilitates the integration of various financial data, allowing institutions to access information from consumers' bank accounts, credit cards, loans, and mortgages. Finantier's offerings include services such as account aggregation, income and identity verification, and transactional data verification, all delivered through a robust application-programming interface (API). By enriching and sharing this data, Finantier aims to support the growth of Southeast Asia's digital economy and become a central player in the region's financial landscape.

Wheel

Series B in 2021
Wheel, Inc. is a digital health company based in Austin, Texas, that operates a tech-enabled marketplace connecting healthcare companies with clinicians. Founded in 2018, the company focuses on telehealth services, providing a platform that allows healthcare organizations to easily scale their virtual care offerings. Wheel's platform leverages machine learning algorithms to streamline the process for companies seeking to develop virtual care services under their own brand. By facilitating access to a nationwide network of clinicians, Wheel enhances opportunities for healthcare professionals while delivering quality digital healthcare solutions. Formerly known as Enzyme Health, Inc., the company rebranded to Wheel, Inc. in January 2020.

Thunes

Series B in 2021
Thunes is a global B2B payment infrastructure platform established in 2016, specializing in cross-border payment solutions. It facilitates seamless fund transfers between various payment systems, catering to a diverse range of clients, including major players in the gig economy and fintech sectors. The platform enables businesses and consumers to send and receive payments in 80 currencies across 132 countries, supporting 300 payment methods. Thunes offers a suite of services including remittance processing, mass payouts, virtual accounts, and payment collection, utilizing application programming interfaces (APIs) to enhance accessibility and reduce transaction costs. In April 2022, the company expanded its capabilities by acquiring a controlling stake in Tookitaki, a compliance platform that strengthens its anti-money laundering and fraud prevention measures. Headquartered in Singapore, Thunes operates regional offices in key global cities such as London, Paris, and Dubai, positioning itself as a vital player in the international payment landscape.

Universal Hydrogen

Series A in 2021
Universal Hydrogen is focused on advancing hydrogen aviation by creating a comprehensive hydrogen ecosystem. Founded in 2020 and based in Hawthorne, California, the company manufactures capsule modules designed to safely transport and store hydrogen, which also function as modular fuel tanks that can be directly loaded onto aircraft. By establishing strategic partnerships and developing innovative technologies, Universal Hydrogen aims to deliver an end-to-end hydrogen value chain for aviation, encompassing both hydrogen fuel and hydrogen-powered aircraft. The company also provides a transport and logistics network that utilizes existing freight infrastructure to move hydrogen from production facilities to airports, thereby circumventing the need for expensive new pipelines and storage facilities. This approach supports the transition to carbon-free flight and aims to mitigate the environmental impact of air travel.

WiTricity

Venture Round in 2021
WiTricity specializes in wireless power solutions based on magnetic resonance technology. It offers a range of products for applications such as consumer electronics, automotive, industrial, medical, and military. The company is renowned for its trailblazing work in wireless charging for electric vehicles (EVs), with its technology forming the basis for global EV wireless charging standards.

Hodinkee

Series B in 2020
Founded in 2008, Hodinkee is a leading online platform dedicated to the world of watches. It offers comprehensive reviews, news, and historical insights on timepieces, along with an e-boutique selling vintage watches, straps, menswear accessories, and other watch-related products. Hodinkee also operates pop-up shops in the United States.

Menlo Micro

Series B in 2020
Menlo Micro, Inc. specializes in the design and development of electronic switches, particularly through its innovative Ideal Switch technology. This electromechanical switch is capable of handling both AC/DC and RF signals, making it suitable for a range of applications including high-power tunable resonators, filters, broadband power amplifier impedance matching, and electronically steerable antennas. The company's products are utilized in various industries, such as battery management, home automation, electronic vehicles, medical instrumentation, and the industrial Internet of Things, as well as in next generation 5G mobile networks. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Irvine, California, Menlo Micro aims to enhance the efficiency and performance of advanced systems under high-stress conditions.

Thunes

Series B in 2020
Thunes is a global B2B payment infrastructure platform established in 2016, specializing in cross-border payment solutions. It facilitates seamless fund transfers between various payment systems, catering to a diverse range of clients, including major players in the gig economy and fintech sectors. The platform enables businesses and consumers to send and receive payments in 80 currencies across 132 countries, supporting 300 payment methods. Thunes offers a suite of services including remittance processing, mass payouts, virtual accounts, and payment collection, utilizing application programming interfaces (APIs) to enhance accessibility and reduce transaction costs. In April 2022, the company expanded its capabilities by acquiring a controlling stake in Tookitaki, a compliance platform that strengthens its anti-money laundering and fraud prevention measures. Headquartered in Singapore, Thunes operates regional offices in key global cities such as London, Paris, and Dubai, positioning itself as a vital player in the international payment landscape.

Auransa

Series A in 2020
Auransa Inc. is a clinical stage drug development company founded in 2014 and based in Palo Alto, California. The company focuses on inventing novel drugs for challenging diseases, including cancer, autoimmune disorders, and neurological conditions, utilizing its proprietary AI-driven drug discovery platform. This platform enables Auransa to analyze extensive genomics data from human disease tissues, facilitating the study of molecular disease subtypes and the prediction of effective compounds and targets for specific patient populations. Auransa's current pipeline includes a first-in-class investigational new drug for cancer that is undergoing clinical trials. Additionally, the company collaborates with various partners in the biopharma industry to enhance its research and development efforts.

Advano

Series A in 2020
Advano, also known as NanoStar, Inc., is a New Orleans-based company that specializes in silicon nanotechnology, focusing on the development of advanced silicon anode materials for lithium-ion batteries. Founded in 2014 and a graduate of Y Combinator in 2017, Advano offers scalable solutions that enhance the energy density and longevity of lithium-ion batteries by integrating or replacing traditional graphite components. Its innovative products cater to various industries, including electric vehicles and consumer electronics, and are designed to improve energy storage and charging capabilities. By providing low-cost, high-performance materials, Advano aims to support the domestic battery supply chain and facilitate the transition to sustainable energy solutions.

SkySelect

Series A in 2020
SkySelect streamlines aircraft maintenance by offering an automated procurement platform for high-quality parts. It connects leading airlines with global suppliers, enhancing operational efficiency and on-time performance.

Weave

Series D in 2019
Weave is the all-in-one customer communication and engagement platform for small business. From the first phone call to the final invoice and every touchpoint in between, Weave connects the entire customer journey. Weave’s software solutions transform how local businesses attract, communicate with and engage customers to grow their business. The first Utah company to join Y Combinator, Weave has set the bar for Utah startup achievement & work culture. In the past year, Weave has been included in the Forbes Cloud 100, Inc. 5000 fastest-growing companies in America, and Glassdoor Best Places to Work. To learn more, visit www.getweave.com/newsroom/ With over 15,000 customers, Weave was the first Utah company to join Y Combinator and has received several renowned awards, including the Fortune 100 Best Companies 2019, Forbes 2019 Cloud 100 and Forbes 2020 Next Billion-Dollar Startups, the 2019 and 2020 Inc. 5000 fastest-growing companies in America, Glassdoor’s 2019 and 2020 Best Places to Work and 2019 Top CEOs.

Advano

Series A in 2019
Advano, also known as NanoStar, Inc., is a New Orleans-based company that specializes in silicon nanotechnology, focusing on the development of advanced silicon anode materials for lithium-ion batteries. Founded in 2014 and a graduate of Y Combinator in 2017, Advano offers scalable solutions that enhance the energy density and longevity of lithium-ion batteries by integrating or replacing traditional graphite components. Its innovative products cater to various industries, including electric vehicles and consumer electronics, and are designed to improve energy storage and charging capabilities. By providing low-cost, high-performance materials, Advano aims to support the domestic battery supply chain and facilitate the transition to sustainable energy solutions.

Simbe Robotics

Series A in 2019
Simbe Robotics, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company established in 2014 that specializes in developing and manufacturing autonomous robotic solutions for the retail sector. Its flagship product, Tally, automates the labor-intensive process of shelf auditing by navigating store aisles to assess inventory levels. Tally identifies out-of-stock items, low stock items, misplaced products, and pricing discrepancies, providing valuable data to store staff. The robot operates safely alongside customers and employees during regular store hours, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and accuracy in retail environments.

Dice

Series B in 2019
DICE is a London-based company founded in 2014 that provides an online platform for discovering and purchasing tickets to live shows and events worldwide. Operating in markets such as the UK, US, France, Italy, Spain, India, and Australia, DICE aims to facilitate access to live performances and enhance the experience for fans. The platform not only enables users to book tickets for various events but also focuses on promoting artists and expanding their reach through live streaming options. By simplifying the ticket purchasing process and connecting fans with their favorite artists, DICE encourages greater attendance at live events.

Turvo

Series B in 2018
Turvo Inc. operates a collaborative logistics platform that connects shippers, brokers, and carriers, streamlining supply chain management. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of tools, including real-time tracking of assets, drivers, and freight, as well as features for task management, digital invoicing, document handling, and payment processing. By unifying various business systems, Turvo enables users to enhance operational efficiency, improve analytics, and automate processes, while minimizing redundant manual tasks. The company serves a diverse clientele, ranging from large Fortune 500 logistics providers to small and mid-sized freight brokers. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Turvo also has an office in India, emphasizing its commitment to revolutionizing supply chain communication and collaboration.

Mantle

Series A in 2018
Mantle Inc. is an engineering and manufacturing company based in Montreal, Canada, specializing in three-dimensional metal printing technology. Established in 2017, the company develops and operates a platform that enables enterprises to produce high-resolution parts tailored for applications in automotive, aerospace, and consumer product design. Mantle's additive technology, known as TrueShape, allows for the efficient printing of finished parts, significantly reducing the time and cost associated with creating production-grade tools, molds, and dies. By serving tool manufacturers, tool makers, and original equipment manufacturers, Mantle aims to meet the critical demands of various industries through its innovative solutions.

Vium

Series B in 2018
Vium, Inc. is a biotechnology company founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Mateo, California. It specializes in developing digital biomarkers aimed at enhancing preclinical research and animal welfare. The company is fully accredited by AAALAC International and has received significant commendation for its commitment to the principles of humane animal research. Vium's digital platform, known as Digital Vivarium and Vium Cloud, utilizes advanced technologies such as computer vision, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to non-invasively collect physiological metrics and behaviors. This innovative approach enables researchers and drug developers to gain improved insights into disease progression, thereby facilitating better decision-making regarding which compounds should progress to clinical trials. Its clientele includes a diverse array of biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and academic institutions, as well as novel therapeutic laboratories, all seeking more sensitive and accurate data for replicable studies.

Menlo Micro

Series A in 2016
Menlo Micro, Inc. specializes in the design and development of electronic switches, particularly through its innovative Ideal Switch technology. This electromechanical switch is capable of handling both AC/DC and RF signals, making it suitable for a range of applications including high-power tunable resonators, filters, broadband power amplifier impedance matching, and electronically steerable antennas. The company's products are utilized in various industries, such as battery management, home automation, electronic vehicles, medical instrumentation, and the industrial Internet of Things, as well as in next generation 5G mobile networks. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Irvine, California, Menlo Micro aims to enhance the efficiency and performance of advanced systems under high-stress conditions.
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