The Rainforest Company
Venture Round in 2022
The Rainforest Company is an e-commerce platform established in Berlin in 2016. It specializes in producing and distributing natural, organic food products, with a focus on vegan superfoods like acai. The company's product range includes ready-to-eat breakfast options such as meal bowls and smoothies, made from sustainably sourced ingredients that are high in protein, low in calories and sugar. Notably, The Rainforest Company donates a portion of its revenue to rainforest conservation efforts, enabling customers to make a positive environmental impact through their daily food choices.
Magnosco
Venture Round in 2020
Magnosco specializes in early-stage skin cancer detection, particularly malignant melanoma. The company has developed a non-invasive diagnostic method known as dermatofluoroscopy, which utilizes infrared laser technology combined with artificial intelligence. This innovative approach enables precise and early detection of malignant melanomas, enhancing the accuracy of dermatological diagnostics. In addition to melanoma, Magnosco's technology also offers potential support for diagnosing other skin tumors and diseases, aiming to improve patient outcomes through advanced medical solutions.
Wingcopter
Venture Round in 2020
Wingcopter GmbH is a German manufacturer of advanced delivery drones, specializing in unmanned aircraft systems designed for both social and civilian applications. Founded in 2014 and based in Darmstadt, the company focuses on optimizing medical supply chains and last-mile logistics for various sectors, including healthcare, agriculture, forestry, and mining. Its flagship model, the Wingcopter 198, features a patented tilt-rotor mechanism that allows for vertical takeoff and landing while enabling efficient long-distance flight, even under challenging weather conditions. The drones are utilized for delivering essential items such as medicines, vaccines, and food to remote locations, as well as for inspecting public infrastructure. Wingcopter's commitment to improving and saving lives has garnered recognition, including being named a Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum in 2020. The company employs a dedicated team of 120 professionals focused on meaningful commercial and humanitarian applications.
Wingcopter
Seed Round in 2019
Wingcopter GmbH is a German manufacturer of advanced delivery drones, specializing in unmanned aircraft systems designed for both social and civilian applications. Founded in 2014 and based in Darmstadt, the company focuses on optimizing medical supply chains and last-mile logistics for various sectors, including healthcare, agriculture, forestry, and mining. Its flagship model, the Wingcopter 198, features a patented tilt-rotor mechanism that allows for vertical takeoff and landing while enabling efficient long-distance flight, even under challenging weather conditions. The drones are utilized for delivering essential items such as medicines, vaccines, and food to remote locations, as well as for inspecting public infrastructure. Wingcopter's commitment to improving and saving lives has garnered recognition, including being named a Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum in 2020. The company employs a dedicated team of 120 professionals focused on meaningful commercial and humanitarian applications.
Exyn Technologies, Inc. is a Philadelphia-based company that specializes in the development of autonomous aerial robots designed for complex commercial environments. Founded in 2014 as a spin-off from the GRASP Laboratory at the University of Pennsylvania, Exyn leverages over a decade of research to create drone platforms capable of pilot-less operation without reliance on GPS. Its flagship software, exynAI, manages the control and communication of these multi-sensory rotorcraft, enabling them to perform tasks such as underground inspections, inventory management, and construction documentation. The company's innovative approach combines multiple redundant sensors with advanced mapping and obstacle avoidance technologies, resulting in highly robust and differentiated aerial robots that facilitate data acquisition in challenging settings.