Dan Ahn

Founder and Managing Partner

12 past transactions

Tomorrow.io

Series B in 2018
Tomorrow.io is a company that develops a weather intelligence platform designed to provide real-time and location-specific weather forecasts. Leveraging advanced technologies such as wireless signals, satellite data, and street cameras, the platform offers highly accurate micro weather information tailored to various industries affected by weather conditions. Customers, including notable organizations like the NFL, Uber, Delta, Ford, and National Grid, utilize Tomorrow.io's services to enhance operational efficiency, streamline communication, and optimize productivity and profit margins. The company operates globally, with a presence in North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia, enabling businesses and individuals to effectively manage weather-related challenges and improve decision-making processes across different sectors.

AutoGrid

Series D in 2018
AutoGrid Systems is a technology company focused on optimizing energy management through advanced data analytics. Founded in 2011 at Stanford University, AutoGrid develops a suite of flexibility management applications that help utilities, electricity retailers, renewable energy developers, and energy service providers manage distributed energy resources (DERs) in real time. By leveraging vast amounts of smart meter, sensor, and third-party data, the company's applications utilize sophisticated algorithms to monitor, predict, optimize, and control the operations of numerous assets connected to global energy networks. With a team of skilled software architects, engineers, data scientists, and energy experts, AutoGrid aims to address critical energy challenges by integrating and maximizing the potential of the energy internet, ensuring the delivery of clean, affordable, and reliable energy.

Baffle

Series A in 2018
Baffle, Inc. is a technology company based in Santa Clara, California, specializing in data encryption software. Founded in 2015, Baffle develops a data protection platform that enables organizations to securely share sensitive information while ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations. The company's solutions include advanced data protection, application tier, data interface, and secure multi-party compute, among others. Baffle's technology allows for the de-identification of sensitive data without necessitating changes to existing applications, facilitating privacy-preserving analytics in fields such as artificial intelligence and machine learning. By allowing applications to process encrypted data without decrypting it, Baffle simplifies data-centric encryption and enhances the secure management of data in cloud environments.

ZingBox

Series B in 2017
ZingBox Inc. is a company specializing in Internet of Things (IoT) security solutions, aimed at safeguarding connected devices from cyber and insider threats. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, ZingBox primarily serves the healthcare and manufacturing sectors. The company's flagship product offers real-time monitoring and anomaly detection, enabling organizations to enforce security policies effectively and map their network comprehensively. By analyzing device behavior, ZingBox helps clients establish a baseline for normal operations and identify potential risks. Additionally, ZingBox has formed a strategic partnership with First Health Advisory Solutions to enhance its offerings. It operates as a subsidiary of Palo Alto Networks, further extending its reach in the cybersecurity landscape.

Orbital Insight

Series C in 2017
Orbital Insight, Inc. is a geospatial analytics company based in Palo Alto, California, established in 2013. The firm develops a cloud-based platform that employs artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze vast amounts of geospatial data, including satellite imagery, mobile location signals, and other Internet of Things data. This technology enables organizations, including businesses, governments, and NGOs, to gain insights into societal and economic trends that may not be visible to the naked eye. Orbital Insight's products, such as Orbital Insight GO, GO Consumer, and GO Energy, provide users with actionable intelligence regarding infrastructure, supply chain dynamics, and energy resources. By transforming billions of data points into clear, usable information, the company supports data-driven decision-making in various sectors.

AutoGrid

Series C in 2016
AutoGrid Systems is a technology company focused on optimizing energy management through advanced data analytics. Founded in 2011 at Stanford University, AutoGrid develops a suite of flexibility management applications that help utilities, electricity retailers, renewable energy developers, and energy service providers manage distributed energy resources (DERs) in real time. By leveraging vast amounts of smart meter, sensor, and third-party data, the company's applications utilize sophisticated algorithms to monitor, predict, optimize, and control the operations of numerous assets connected to global energy networks. With a team of skilled software architects, engineers, data scientists, and energy experts, AutoGrid aims to address critical energy challenges by integrating and maximizing the potential of the energy internet, ensuring the delivery of clean, affordable, and reliable energy.

ChargePoint

Series F in 2016
ChargePoint, Inc., founded in 2007 and based in Campbell, California, operates the world’s leading network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. Initially known as Coulomb Technologies, the company rebranded in December 2012. ChargePoint offers a range of charging solutions, including public charging stations, consumer subscription plans, and cloud-based services that assist utility companies in managing electric demand. Its hardware products cater to various applications, including home, commercial, and fast-charging systems. The ChargePoint app enhances user experience by allowing consumers to locate, reserve, and monitor their charging sessions. Although it has a global presence with offices in Arizona, Germany, India, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom, the majority of ChargePoint's revenue is generated in the United States.

Prenav

Seed Round in 2016
PreNav, Inc. specializes in developing automated systems for infrastructure inspection, utilizing advanced drone technology and machine learning. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Carlos, California, the company has created a platform that integrates commercial drones with ground-based guidance robots and sophisticated software for mission planning and data analysis. This technology enables the drones to navigate complex environments, such as cell towers, wind turbines, and bridges, with centimeter-level precision. PreNav's systems can inspect critical components, measure key features, and produce detailed 3D reconstructions of industrial assets. By automating the inspection process, the company offers a safer, faster, and more cost-effective alternative to traditional inspection methods that often rely on climbers and scaffolding. PreNav's expertise spans various fields, including computer vision, mechanical engineering, and aeronautics, positioning it as a leader in addressing fundamental robotics challenges.

ProtectWise

Series B in 2015
ProtectWise is a Denver-based company that specializes in cloud-powered network detection and response (NDR) solutions. Founded in April 2013, it provides organizations with advanced analytics capabilities for cloud, hybrid, and enterprise traffic, enabling real-time and retrospective threat detection. The platform captures and indexes full-fidelity packets indefinitely, creating a searchable network memory that enhances incident response and threat hunting. By utilizing machine learning and flow-based traffic algorithms, ProtectWise allows security professionals to identify threats as they occur and to uncover previously unknown threats through retrospective analysis. The company is led by a team of experienced professionals from the security and SaaS sectors, having launched the Immersive Security movement in 2017 to innovate within the security industry.

PubNub

Series C in 2015
PubNub, Inc. is a provider of a Data Stream Network that enables developers to create real-time applications across various industries, including healthcare, gaming, e-learning, and IoT. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers a secure and user-friendly API that facilitates the development and management of real-time applications and connected devices. PubNub's infrastructure supports over 70 SDKs, ensuring rapid data transfer times and the ability to scale for hundreds of millions of devices. Its solutions include real-time communication, chat applications, live dashboards, and machine-to-machine signaling, allowing businesses to efficiently connect and control their data and applications at a global scale.

Onion ID

Seed Round in 2015
Onion ID, Inc. is a cloud-based software provider headquartered in Hayward, California, specializing in access and identity management solutions for businesses. Founded in 2014, the company offers a range of products designed to enhance security and control over digital properties. Its offerings include Server Privileged Access Management (PAM), SaaS PAM, secret storage, infrastructure access management, dynamic privilege management, and user management. Onion ID's solutions enable organizations to manage access rights, ensure real-time visibility, and perform automated auditing, thereby addressing security challenges associated with applications and servers. The company operates as a subsidiary of Thycotic Software Ltd.

Vidder

Series B in 2015
Vidder is a cybersecurity company based in Campbell, California, that specializes in providing advanced access control solutions to protect high-value networked assets. Founded in 2009, Vidder has developed a unique approach centered around the Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP) standard, which aims to mitigate network-based attacks by rendering servers invisible to unauthorized users. The company's custom enterprise software offers pre-authenticated, context-aware secure access to applications, thereby significantly reducing security risks associated with connectivity from unknown devices. Through its managed services, Vidder enables organizations to safeguard their digital environments against evolving cyber threats.
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