Workshop Venture Partners

Alpaca is a subscription-based service that provides monthly care packages of school supplies directly to teachers. The company aims to facilitate parental support for educators by ensuring that every teacher at a school receives a pack of supplies each month. Each subscription allows parents to contribute easily, with a notable value proposition of delivering $2 worth of goods for every $1 spent. This approach not only helps teachers receive the appreciation they deserve but also simplifies the process for parents looking to support their children's educators.

Operator of a B2B software platform intended to facilitate sustainable home improvement financing. The company's services allow installers to offer seamless payment to their customers, unlock upselling opportunities, and automate internal processes, enabling contractors to earn more money while homeowners reduce energy costs and carbon emissions.

Monaire is a technology-driven company specializing in automated HVAC and refrigeration management for small commercial businesses. Its innovative platform employs advanced diagnostics to proactively identify and resolve issues, extending equipment lifespan, minimizing repair costs and downtime, and enhancing indoor comfort through precise temperature and air quality control. This results in optimized heating and cooling schedules, reducing energy consumption and waste.

Cartwheel is a provider of mental health support specifically designed for the school community, founded in 2022 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The company addresses the growing mental health crisis among students by offering evidence-based services from licensed clinicians. Cartwheel partners with schools to facilitate rapid access to mental health assessments, therapy, and medication evaluations, aiming to empower school staff, alleviate family stress, and enhance overall student mental health outcomes. Its program is compliant with FERPA and HIPAA regulations, ensuring it meets the unique needs of educational institutions in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. By focusing on creating a supportive environment, Cartwheel helps schools become places where every student can thrive.

Yard Stick specializes in measuring soil carbon to support climate-friendly agricultural practices. By addressing significant measurement challenges, the company has developed an innovative handheld device that evaluates carbon stocks and changes in real-time using VisNIR spectrometry. This technology allows for accurate detection of organic carbon levels, significantly reducing the cost of soil carbon measurement by over 90%. As a result, Yard Stick aims to enhance the adoption of evidence-based regenerative practices, which can improve soil health, increase farmers' income, and contribute to combating climate change. Through its advancements, Yard Stick seeks to create opportunities for both scientists and farmers to effectively manage soil carbon, thus facilitating a more sustainable agricultural future.

Elephant Energy is a home electrification platform founded in 2021 by Josh Lake and DR Richardson, aimed at simplifying the transition to all-electric technologies for homeowners and contractors. The company offers a range of services and products, including heat pumps, electric water heaters, electric vehicle charging solutions, and other efficiency upgrades. By focusing on modernizing heating and cooling systems and promoting gas-free living, Elephant Energy enhances home comfort and air quality while helping homeowners reduce their carbon emissions.

Edlink is a technology company established in 2020 and based in Austin, Texas, that focuses on creating two-way connection integration platforms for e-learning environments. The platform facilitates seamless integration with learning management systems (LMS) to address various challenges in the educational sector, including single-sign-on, course and class rostering, content integration, and grade pass-back. By enabling smooth data exchange between educational institutions and technology providers, Edlink aims to enhance the quality and accessibility of education for students and organizations, ultimately supporting improved educational outcomes through streamlined technological solutions.