Preston-Werner Ventures

Mote's carbon-negative hydrogen solution is a one-of-a-kind method of eliminating CO2 from the environment. This second facility, like its first in Bakersfield, will use carbon capture and geological sequestration to produce carbon-negative hydrogen.

Voidzero is a software development company that offers open source toolchain for JavaScript.

BuildPass is a digital construction management platform that leverages AI to enhance the efficiency and safety of construction sites. By integrating all essential workflows, it connects builders, subcontractors, and workers into a unified system. The platform offers a variety of features, including ticket management, document management, site inductions, site diaries, toolbox services, and medical information, along with SMS communication capabilities. This comprehensive approach enables construction projects to be completed on time and to high quality standards while prioritizing worker safety. BuildPass empowers builders of all sizes to transition to digital management from their mobile devices, streamlining operations across the construction industry.

Brightband is a software company that develops an advanced, end-to-end Earth System AI to improve weather and climate-related decisions.

Aalo Atomics is a clean energy company focused on the development and commercialization of small nuclear fission reactors. These compact reactors, designed for factory manufacturing, are capable of generating clean energy suitable for various applications, ranging from powering data centers to supplying energy for large cities. Aalo Atomics aims to make energy production more affordable while ensuring safety and sustainability. By harnessing nuclear energy, the company seeks to empower individuals and communities to reduce their power consumption and contribute to a cleaner energy future.

Langbase is a serverless platform designed for developers to create and manage AI products efficiently. It offers an open-source web AI framework called BaseAI.dev, which enables the development and deployment of serverless AI agents equipped with hyper-personalized memory capabilities. The platform focuses on providing an exceptional developer experience, allowing users to build, collaborate, and deploy AI applications with ease. Langbase's infrastructure operates on a pay-as-you-go model, processing billions of tokens and messages daily. The company aims to democratize AI development, making it accessible to all developers, not just specialists in artificial intelligence or machine learning. By providing a composable AI infrastructure, Langbase empowers users to create tailored generative AI applications while emphasizing enterprise governance and streamlined content management.

Myriad AI provides a reliable and controllable AI-powered platform to put Compliance on Autopilot, enabling businesses to thrive.

As developers we understand the challenges of maintaining productivity as a project scales with more team members and lines of code. We love monorepos, but we don't love the drag they can introduce on developer satisfaction and efficiency. Bazel is a powerful solution, but it has a steep learning curve. Aspect steps in to bridge this divide, streamlining Bazel adoption and management for Developer Infrastructure teams.

Massdriver is a visual development environment that simplifies the creation of production-ready cloud infrastructures, allowing engineers to design and connect systems without the need for coding. Founded on June 23, 2021, by Cory O'Daniel in Pasadena, California, Massdriver offers a platform where users can easily draw cloud architectures while ensuring integrated security and observability in every component. The service allows customers to assemble complete systems across different regions or cloud providers, making it accessible to those who may not have extensive DevOps expertise. By providing self-service and standardized options, Massdriver empowers users to build scalable and secure cloud infrastructures efficiently.

Renewell converts idle oil and gas wells that need to be plugged into gravity-based, flexible energy storage by lowering a weight (connected via wire rope to a regenerative winch) down a repurposed wellbore to push electricity onto the grid when demand is high and raising it back up when demand is low. Renewell is based in Bakersfield, CA.

Generative Media Platform for Developers

Netlify, Inc. is a cloud-based platform that automates web development projects, enabling users to create and deploy modern websites and web applications efficiently. The platform integrates with repositories, automates build processes, and offers an application delivery network tailored for high-performance sites. Key features include Netlify Build, which supports a Git workflow for managing web projects, and Netlify Edge, designed for fast application delivery. Additionally, Netlify Dev allows users to run the platform locally on their laptops, facilitating site generation and function testing. The company, recognized as a pioneer of the Jamstack movement, serves a diverse clientele ranging from innovative startups to large enterprises, including notable brands like LG Electronics and NBC Universal. Established in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Netlify aims to empower developers to deliver exceptional digital experiences while simplifying the development process.