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 is a company focused on advancing soil carbon measurement to support climate-friendly agricultural practices. By developing a handheld device that utilizes VisNIR spectrometry, Yard Stick enables real-time evaluation of carbon stocks and changes in soil. This innovative technology significantly reduces the cost of soil carbon measurement by over 90%, addressing previous challenges in the field. The company's solutions empower both scientists and farmers to adopt evidence-based regenerative practices that enhance soil health, boost farmer income, and contribute to the fight against climate change. By facilitating more efficient measurement of soil carbon, Yard Stick aims to expand the adoption of sustainable agricultural methods on a large scale.

Elephant Energy is a home electrification platform founded in 2021 by Josh Lake and DR Richardson, focused on simplifying the transition to all-electric technologies for residential heating and cooling systems, as well as various appliances. The company offers a range of products, including heat pumps, electric water heaters, electric vehicle charging solutions, and electric cooking options. By facilitating these upgrades, Elephant Energy aims to enhance home comfort and air quality while enabling homeowners to reduce their carbon emissions. The services are designed to empower both homeowners and contractors in the pursuit of gas-free living.

Edlink is a technology company established in 2020 and based in Austin, Texas, that specializes in creating two-way connection integration platforms for e-learning environments. The company's offerings facilitate seamless integration with learning management systems (LMS) and address common challenges in the education sector, such as single sign-on (SSO), course and class rostering, content integration, and grade pass-back. By providing tools for assignment and grade synchronization and development guides, Edlink enhances the quality and accessibility of education for students and organizations, leveraging technology to improve educational outcomes.