TAO Venture Capital Partners

TAO Venture Capital Partners was an investment firm based in San Diego, California, dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs seeking global market opportunities. The firm offered both capital and advisory services, primarily focusing on sectors such as software as a service (SaaS), media, content, consumer services, analytics, and security. By leveraging its expertise, TAO aimed to empower innovative startups and facilitate their growth in the competitive landscape.

Thomas Clancy

Managing Director

8 past transactions

Pryon

Series A in 2019
Pryon Inc. is an artificial intelligence company based in Raleigh, North Carolina, that focuses on enhancing enterprise knowledge management. Founded in 2017 by Igor Jablokov, Pryon develops an augmented intelligence platform that combines human and machine capabilities to streamline access to information across various channels and sources. The platform employs natural language processing and automated machine learning to transform unstructured data into actionable insights, thereby boosting productivity and decision-making accuracy. By utilizing a no-code approach, Pryon enables organizations to quickly harness the value of their information assets without disrupting existing operations. The company's solutions aim to simplify AI adoption, reduce complexity, and lower costs for businesses seeking to improve their workflows and knowledge utilization.

Twist Bioscience

Series C in 2015
Twist Bioscience Corporation is a synthetic biology company based in South San Francisco, California, established in 2013. The company specializes in the production of synthetic DNA through its innovative DNA synthesis platform, which utilizes a proprietary semiconductor-based process on silicon chips. This approach allows for the rapid and cost-effective manufacturing of high-quality synthetic DNA, enabling applications in various fields, including healthcare, agriculture, industrial chemicals, and data storage. Twist Bioscience offers a range of products, including synthetic genes, tools for sample preparation, antibody libraries for drug discovery, and DNA for digital data storage. The company aims to empower customers in their quest for solutions that improve lives and sustainability, positioning itself as a key player in accelerating advancements in synthetic biology.

Twist Bioscience

Series B in 2014
Twist Bioscience Corporation is a synthetic biology company based in South San Francisco, California, established in 2013. The company specializes in the production of synthetic DNA through its innovative DNA synthesis platform, which utilizes a proprietary semiconductor-based process on silicon chips. This approach allows for the rapid and cost-effective manufacturing of high-quality synthetic DNA, enabling applications in various fields, including healthcare, agriculture, industrial chemicals, and data storage. Twist Bioscience offers a range of products, including synthetic genes, tools for sample preparation, antibody libraries for drug discovery, and DNA for digital data storage. The company aims to empower customers in their quest for solutions that improve lives and sustainability, positioning itself as a key player in accelerating advancements in synthetic biology.

Citybot

Seed Round in 2012
Citybot Inc. is a San Diego-based company that offers a mobile application designed for both tourists and locals to create self-guided tours and personalized itineraries. Since its incorporation in 2011, Citybot has served clients in major cities across the United States, including Austin, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, New Orleans, Philadelphia, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington. The application aims to enhance the exploration experience by allowing users to customize their travel plans according to their preferences.

ecoATM

Venture Round in 2012
ecoATM, LLC specializes in the recycling of electronic devices, including cell phones, tablets, and MP3 players, through a network of automated kiosks located throughout the United States. Founded in 2008 and based in San Diego, California, ecoATM simplifies the process of selling unwanted electronics by offering consumers cash on the spot for their devices. The kiosks evaluate the worth of these used items, transforming them into valuable materials such as copper, silver, gold, or palladium. In 2015, ecoATM expanded its services by acquiring Gazelle, enhancing the customer experience with both online and kiosk options for trading in pre-owned electronics. Positioned in high-traffic areas like malls and grocery stores, ecoATM kiosks provide a convenient, safe, and efficient means for consumers to engage in responsible recycling while receiving immediate compensation for their used devices. Additionally, Gazelle.com offers certified pre-owned devices, providing consumers with quality options at competitive prices.

ParAccel

Series E in 2011
ParAccel accelerates analytics and helps companies accelerate, innovate, and compete. The ParAccel Analytic Platform combines an analytic database with advanced extensibility and integration technology to deliver big analytics anytime, anywhere. Fortune 1000 customers are testing the bounds of unconstrained analytics with the most prolific, most powerful, most expansive analytic platform. ParAccel, Inc. was originally founded in mid-2005 by Barry Zane, part of the founding team at Netezza. It maintains offices in Campbell, California (HQ) as well in San Diego, and London.

ParAccel

Series C in 2009
ParAccel accelerates analytics and helps companies accelerate, innovate, and compete. The ParAccel Analytic Platform combines an analytic database with advanced extensibility and integration technology to deliver big analytics anytime, anywhere. Fortune 1000 customers are testing the bounds of unconstrained analytics with the most prolific, most powerful, most expansive analytic platform. ParAccel, Inc. was originally founded in mid-2005 by Barry Zane, part of the founding team at Netezza. It maintains offices in Campbell, California (HQ) as well in San Diego, and London.
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