Path Ventures

Path Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2019 and based in San Mateo, California. The firm specializes in investing in pre-seed startups, focusing on sectors such as consumer and enterprise software, including financial technology, enterprise SaaS, consumer technology, property technology, and legal technology. Path Ventures typically invests between $100,000 and $300,000 in emerging companies, aiming to support founders at the initial stages of their entrepreneurial endeavors. The firm is committed to simplifying the capital raising process while remaining open to exploring new sectors as they develop. Path Ventures primarily targets opportunities across the United States and Canada.

Draper, Billy

Founder and General Partner

17 past transactions

Consensus

Series A in 2024
The consensus is to enable discovery and consumption of the world's expert knowledge. No matter your background, finding scientific research has always been a difficult procedure. Consensus think AI has the potential to transform this equation if applied intelligently, deftly, and tastefully.

Corca

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Corca is a collaborative math editor designed to enhance the way users manipulate equations and export them to formats like LaTeX or Python. The platform aims to replace traditional paper methods by providing a user-friendly interface that allows individuals to define their own rules and notations. Users can efficiently manipulate equations through drag-and-drop functionality or hotkeys, significantly improving productivity in mathematical tasks.

Birdwatch

Seed Round in 2024
Birdwatch is a home maintenance platform that assists homeowners by offering a range of services including repairs, preventative maintenance, and renovation advising. By charging a monthly fee, Birdwatch provides a convenient and reliable solution for homeowners, allowing them to manage property-related issues without the stress typically associated with home ownership. The company is committed to promoting equal access to safe and dignified homeownership, while also emphasizing the importance of building intergenerational wealth. Birdwatch's mission-driven team is dedicated to ensuring that homeowners feel secure and well-cared-for in their living environments.

Spellbook

Series A in 2024
Spellbook is a legal software startup that specializes in developing a generative artificial intelligence tool for contract drafting aimed at legal professionals. Its technology harnesses advanced language models to enhance contracting performance, utilizing extensive legal datasets. The platform automates document creation and streamlines routine legal tasks, allowing law firms to draft and review contracts more efficiently. Additionally, Spellbook supports online collaboration, enabling law firms to maintain clients' minute books in a shared workspace, thereby improving client intake processes and overall service delivery.

Slang

Series A in 2023
Slang is an AI-powered virtual phone agent that offers quick responses, voice and background sounds, and an onboarding team guide.

OpenAxis

Pre Seed Round in 2021
OpenAxis creates an automated chart based on the data provided and also allows users to browse the datasets. In addition, it offers analytics services.

Abstract

Seed Round in 2021
Abstract is a SaaS (Software as a Service) company in the Gov and Legal Tech sectors. Our product Abstract AI, has two tiers: Abstract California and Abstract Enterprise. Abstract AI is a project management & intelligence platform for understanding the impact of government policies on business and communities, as well as a tool to help improve those policies. Abstract leverages AI models, and proprietary data processing tech, to uncover risk & opportunity that current & changing government policy poses for an organizations product, assets, investments, labor-force, manufacturing, etc…

Slang

Seed Round in 2021
Slang integrates with data, so it knows customers, greets them personally, and predicts why they’re calling. It even remembers them when they call back. Slang analytics accurate data unlocks invaluable insights: trending products, keywords, detailed caller stats, and more. Plus, Slang uses smartyficial intelligence to tag contact reasons - no more manual tagging.

Spellbook

Seed Round in 2021
Spellbook is a legal software startup that specializes in developing a generative artificial intelligence tool for contract drafting aimed at legal professionals. Its technology harnesses advanced language models to enhance contracting performance, utilizing extensive legal datasets. The platform automates document creation and streamlines routine legal tasks, allowing law firms to draft and review contracts more efficiently. Additionally, Spellbook supports online collaboration, enabling law firms to maintain clients' minute books in a shared workspace, thereby improving client intake processes and overall service delivery.

Justpoint

Venture Round in 2021
Justpoint is an artificial intelligence-driven platform that connects individuals seeking personal injury litigation with appropriate attorneys and resources. By employing predictive analytics, Justpoint enhances transparency and efficiency in the process of identifying qualified litigators, moving away from traditional advertising methods. The platform assists law firms by managing back-office tasks and streamlining the discovery process, allowing attorneys to quickly assess the merits of claims and achieve optimal outcomes. With a network of over 1,000 law firms and access to more than 300,000 historical claims across 33 states, Justpoint aims to improve access to justice while facilitating better matches between plaintiffs and legal representation.

Gearflow

Seed Round in 2021
Gearflow is a company focused on streamlining the parts ordering process for heavy equipment fleets. It offers a platform that simplifies access to parts suppliers, enhances communication, and provides robust reporting capabilities. Designed for small to midsize construction contractors, the platform serves as an outsourced parts and tool manager, allowing equipment and parts sellers to list their inventories nationally and create unique storefronts. Users can manage all aspects of the sales process through a single dashboard, which facilitates nationwide sales, package tracking, and overall process management, thereby improving efficiency and accessibility in the construction industry.

Zencastr

Series A in 2021
Zencastr makes it easy for podcasters to record their guests in studio quality directly from their web browser. Unlike other call recorders (Skype, Hangouts, Zoom, Phone) that record all voices – including VoIP distortion – on the host's computer, Zencastr records each participant separately on their local computer in pristine quality. Simply send a web link to your guests and they will automatically join you in a live VoIP connection. Press record and each participant's audio is recorded directly from their local microphone without any VoIP compression, artifacts, or dropouts. Once the recording is complete, each solo track is uploaded to the Zencastr cloud as well as conveniently synced to the host's preferred cloud drive (Dropbox or Google Drive). Featuring a foolproof design and relentless focus on quality, Zencastr is the perfect tool for brand new podcasters and veterans alike. Optionally record in high quality MP3 or lossless 16-bit WAV. Having a separate track per participant makes editing a snap. Don't want to mix the tracks yourself? Zencastr's 'Automatic Postproduction' service will mix the tracks for you and perform a specialized set of audio enhancements to provide you with a professional sounding mix ready for publishing in minutes. The software starts with an 8-hour-per-month hobbyist tier for free, or a $20-per-month professional tier which includes lossless WAV recording, Automatic Postproduction, and unlimited guests and recording time.

Autopilot

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Autopilot allows users to connect their preferred brokerage accounts and copy trade verified, top performing investors, automatically.

Fractional

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Fractional is a platform that facilitates fractional ownership in real estate, making property investing more accessible to a broader audience. By developing an investment application, the company aims to lower the cost of entry and reduce the time commitment traditionally associated with real estate investments. Users can directly own fractions of various investment properties, including single-family and multi-family homes, while also visualizing potential returns, cash flow, and associated costs. The platform allows investors to benefit from rental income and appreciation without incurring annual fees or being bound by a holding period.

Bettermode

Seed Round in 2020
Bettermode is a computer software company based in Ontario, Canada, founded in 2018. The company provides a cloud-based platform designed to enhance online community engagement and customer experience. Its platform integrates seamlessly with messaging services and social media, allowing users to create and share content that promotes their businesses. Key features of Bettermode's offering include customizable templates, single sign-on capabilities, a moderation system, analytic tools, and an activity feed. These tools enable businesses to tailor their services to specific needs while ensuring security and compliance with data protection standards. By fostering interaction and collaboration, Bettermode aims to empower a new generation of online communities.

Copilot

Seed Round in 2020
Copilot is a subscription-based personal finance tracking platform that helps users manage their recurring expenses effectively. The software utilizes machine learning to provide personalized insights, allowing users to monitor spending, saving, and investing. Copilot automatically detects bills and subscriptions, linking them to user-defined budgets. The platform offers features such as the categorization of transactions, budget setting, daily financial snapshots, and monthly summaries of income and expenses. Additionally, it supports budget rebalancing to help users maintain control over their financial health.

Ursa Major

Series A in 2019
Ursa Major, founded in 2010 and headquartered in Waterbury, Vermont, specializes in the manufacture of natural skin care products, including face wash, deodorant, lotion, and face wipes. The company focuses on providing effective and pleasant alternatives to conventional products that often contain harsh chemicals. Its formulations are crafted from high-quality natural ingredients designed to promote clear and healthy skin for individuals of all genders and skin types. Ursa Major's products are available for purchase through its website, eCommerce platforms, and specialty retailers, making them accessible to a wide audience seeking low-cost yet impactful skin care solutions.
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