Red Bear Angels

Red Bear Angels is an investment management firm based in New York that focuses on supporting early-stage companies, particularly those founded or led by Cornell University alumni, faculty, and students. Established in 2014, the firm facilitates a streamlined investment process by handling term sheet negotiation and administrative tasks for angel investors. In addition to providing strategic capital, Red Bear Angels offers mentorship and industry expertise, leveraging its extensive network of executives, investors, and entrepreneurs to actively support the growth and development of its portfolio companies.

Sam Sezak

Founder, Chairman

32 past transactions

ProducePay

Series D in 2024
ProducePay, founded by Pablo Borquez Schwarzbeck, aims to revolutionize the global fresh produce supply chain by addressing the challenges of economic and food waste. This AgTech company has developed a Predictable Commerce Platform that enhances the connection between growers and buyers, offering access to capital, trading opportunities, insights, and improved supply chain visibility. By providing farmers with immediate liquidity and financing options, along with real-time pricing data, ProducePay enables them to make informed decisions and expand their businesses. This platform not only facilitates efficient transactions but also ensures that consumers receive fresher produce while promoting sustainable practices within the agricultural industry.

AvantGuard

Seed Round in 2023
AvantGuard creats innovative solutions that manage surfaces and provide long-term protection against viruses, bacteria, and fungi/mold, in a variety of applications.

OWiC Technologies

Pre Seed Round in 2022
OWiC Technologies specializes in the development of microscopic optical smart ID tags that seamlessly connect the physical and digital realms. Their innovative tags leverage an integrated circuit to provide enhanced security while maintaining a compact size, akin to that of a small computer. This technology allows clients to utilize a user-friendly, light-based interface for hand-held scanning, easily accessible through a smartphone. By combining advanced security features with affordability and convenience, OWiC Technologies aims to simplify identity verification processes for its customers.

Intrommune Therapeutics

Series A in 2021
Intrommune Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing safe and effective treatments for food allergies. The company’s Oral Mucosal Immunotherapy (OMIT) platform utilizes a specially formulated toothpaste that allows patients to safely expose their immune systems to allergenic proteins while maintaining oral hygiene. The primary product under development, INT301, targets peanut allergy, addressing a significant unmet need in a market with limited treatment options. Currently, only one FDA-approved product for food allergies exists, which requires patients to ingest peanut protein, a method that many find difficult and risky. Intrommune's innovative approach aims to provide a more accessible and manageable solution for patients and their families, reducing the fear associated with food allergies. The company is conducting a Phase 1b study for INT301, with important developmental milestones expected in the coming year.

Cylera

Series A in 2021
Cylera, Inc. is a cybersecurity company focused on protecting healthcare organizations from cyber threats and malware. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York, Cylera offers a comprehensive platform that utilizes patented technology to provide unified cybersecurity solutions. Their software specializes in asset management, risk analysis, and threat detection, specifically designed for the healthcare Internet of Things (IoT) environment. By identifying all connected devices, analyzing vulnerabilities, and mitigating threats in real time, Cylera enables healthcare providers and other organizations to effectively manage risks and respond automatically to potential security incidents.

AvantGuard

Convertible Note in 2020
AvantGuard creats innovative solutions that manage surfaces and provide long-term protection against viruses, bacteria, and fungi/mold, in a variety of applications.

Eversound

Series A in 2020
Eversound is a company focused on enhancing engagement in senior living communities to address social isolation. It operates a hearing health care platform designed to improve access to hearing for residents. Eversound offers various solutions, including listening devices, live streams, and interactive programs, which facilitate communication and connection among residents and their families. Additionally, the platform supports resident tours and fosters socialization and cognitive function, helping to create a more connected and vibrant community for seniors.

Intrommune Therapeutics

Series A in 2018
Intrommune Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing safe and effective treatments for food allergies. The company’s Oral Mucosal Immunotherapy (OMIT) platform utilizes a specially formulated toothpaste that allows patients to safely expose their immune systems to allergenic proteins while maintaining oral hygiene. The primary product under development, INT301, targets peanut allergy, addressing a significant unmet need in a market with limited treatment options. Currently, only one FDA-approved product for food allergies exists, which requires patients to ingest peanut protein, a method that many find difficult and risky. Intrommune's innovative approach aims to provide a more accessible and manageable solution for patients and their families, reducing the fear associated with food allergies. The company is conducting a Phase 1b study for INT301, with important developmental milestones expected in the coming year.

Visla Labs

Seed Round in 2018
Visla Labs Inc. is a San Francisco-based startup focused on developing an artificial intelligence platform tailored for the radiology and healthcare sectors. Incorporated in 2018, the company is dedicated to advancing healthcare technology, aiming to create innovative solutions that enhance diagnostic processes and patient care. With venture capital backing, Visla Labs is positioned for significant growth as it approaches a critical milestone in its development.

Cylera

Seed Round in 2018
Cylera, Inc. is a cybersecurity company focused on protecting healthcare organizations from cyber threats and malware. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York, Cylera offers a comprehensive platform that utilizes patented technology to provide unified cybersecurity solutions. Their software specializes in asset management, risk analysis, and threat detection, specifically designed for the healthcare Internet of Things (IoT) environment. By identifying all connected devices, analyzing vulnerabilities, and mitigating threats in real time, Cylera enables healthcare providers and other organizations to effectively manage risks and respond automatically to potential security incidents.

Moved

Seed Round in 2018
Moved is a New York-based company that provides a free personal moving assistant service, connecting clients with a marketplace of movers and related service providers. Established in 2016, Moved's platform features a real human assistant who guides clients through their moving needs, manages scheduling, and acts as a consumer advocate to ensure fair pricing. In addition to its moving services, the company offers software designed to streamline the resident onboarding process for multifamily operators. This software enhances efficiency for site teams and improves resident satisfaction by automating reminders and providing essential data and services for movers. Moved aims to simplify the moving experience while supporting the operational needs of property management.

Mulberry

Seed Round in 2018
Mulberry Technology Inc., known as Mulberry, is a New York-based company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence-driven plugins for e-commerce platforms to facilitate the purchase of extended warranties. Founded in 2018, Mulberry connects insurers, brands, and consumers to streamline the signing of contracts and terms related to product protection. The company's offerings encompass a wide range of categories, including consumer electronics, furniture, appliances, jewelry, and fitness equipment, among others. By providing personalized product protection solutions, Mulberry aims to help brands generate additional revenue while enhancing the customer experience. Its platform utilizes application programming interfaces and AI to integrate customized protection programs seamlessly into the online shopping journey, thereby simplifying the process of obtaining insurance and improving operational efficiency for businesses.

Biotia

Seed Round in 2018
Biotia, Inc. is a health tech company based in New York, founded in 2016. It specializes in developing software and laboratory technology that leverage next-generation DNA sequencing and artificial intelligence to enhance infectious disease discovery. Biotia's solutions focus on microbial surveillance and tailored sequencing to reduce hospital-acquired infections. By enabling clinicians and researchers to identify and stop pathogens before patients fall ill, Biotia aims to improve patient treatment and health outcomes, thereby contributing to safer healthcare environments.

SafeRide Health

Seed Round in 2017
SafeRide Health is a healthcare technology platform that focuses on enhancing medical transportation and care coordination for vulnerable populations. The company provides a comprehensive platform that empowers health plans to manage their members effectively, ensuring greater intelligence and control over services. By utilizing advanced technology and artificial intelligence, SafeRide Health facilitates end-to-end data transparency, which in turn improves patient experiences and outcomes. The platform aims to transform the patient journey, enhance population health, and reduce overall healthcare costs through its innovative solutions, including patented fleet management capabilities tailored to the healthcare industry.

Cylera

Seed Round in 2017
Cylera, Inc. is a cybersecurity company focused on protecting healthcare organizations from cyber threats and malware. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York, Cylera offers a comprehensive platform that utilizes patented technology to provide unified cybersecurity solutions. Their software specializes in asset management, risk analysis, and threat detection, specifically designed for the healthcare Internet of Things (IoT) environment. By identifying all connected devices, analyzing vulnerabilities, and mitigating threats in real time, Cylera enables healthcare providers and other organizations to effectively manage risks and respond automatically to potential security incidents.

Grokstyle

Seed Round in 2017
Grokstyle develops an app that automatically identifies furniture and home decor from just about any picture or angle. Partner with us to reimagine the consumer experience — visual search, inspiration, and on-point recommendations.

Grabango

Seed Round in 2017
Grabango is a technology company that specializes in checkout-free shopping solutions for the retail industry. Founded in 2016 and based in Berkeley, California, Grabango develops a system that utilizes computer vision and machine learning to enhance the shopping experience in existing grocery and convenience stores. By employing cameras and shelf sensors, the technology identifies items as customers pick them up and adds them to a virtual basket. After selecting their items, shoppers can simply scan a code in the Grabango app to pay via their registered payment method and exit the store without waiting in line. This innovative approach aims to streamline the shopping process, making it faster and more convenient for customers, while also ensuring privacy through anonymized data handling. Grabango partners with large-scale retailers to retrofit their stores, eliminating traditional checkout lines and setting a new standard in retail shopping.

ProducePay

Series A in 2017
ProducePay, founded by Pablo Borquez Schwarzbeck, aims to revolutionize the global fresh produce supply chain by addressing the challenges of economic and food waste. This AgTech company has developed a Predictable Commerce Platform that enhances the connection between growers and buyers, offering access to capital, trading opportunities, insights, and improved supply chain visibility. By providing farmers with immediate liquidity and financing options, along with real-time pricing data, ProducePay enables them to make informed decisions and expand their businesses. This platform not only facilitates efficient transactions but also ensures that consumers receive fresher produce while promoting sustainable practices within the agricultural industry.

Datalogue

Seed Round in 2017
Datalogue is a technology company focused on simplifying the data preparation process for data scientists, developers, and researchers. Leveraging artificial intelligence, Datalogue has developed a data mining platform that automates the tasks of finding, cleaning, and normalizing data. This innovation allows users to save significant time on data formatting and wrangling, thereby enhancing productivity and streamlining the workflow for data projects. The company's team comprises computer scientists, business leaders, and designers who share a commitment to improving the experience of working with data.

Twiage

Angel Round in 2017
Twiage Inc. operates a cloud-based platform that enhances communication and resource management between emergency medical services (EMS) and hospitals. Founded in 2013 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company provides a solution that delivers real-time pre-hospital data and GPS tracking to improve patient care in emergency situations. Its platform facilitates the management of critical resources such as cath labs, operating rooms, and hospital beds, thereby increasing emergency department efficiency and patient satisfaction. Twiage Mobile further streamlines handoffs by sending real-time data to emergency departments, significantly reducing turnaround times. The platform also allows paramedics to alert medical staff instantly and share essential patient information via smartphones and Google Glass, ensuring timely and effective care during critical moments.

Eversound

Seed Round in 2016
Eversound is a company focused on enhancing engagement in senior living communities to address social isolation. It operates a hearing health care platform designed to improve access to hearing for residents. Eversound offers various solutions, including listening devices, live streams, and interactive programs, which facilitate communication and connection among residents and their families. Additionally, the platform supports resident tours and fosters socialization and cognitive function, helping to create a more connected and vibrant community for seniors.

Urban Umbrella

Seed Round in 2016
Urban Umbrella specializes in innovative scaffolding solutions designed to enhance urban sidewalks and improve pedestrian safety. The company manufactures its products in-house, utilizing high-quality steel that surpasses current market options. Its unique umbrella-shaped scaffolding features arching struts that elevate the structure, effectively shielding sidewalks from falling construction debris. This design not only protects pedestrians but also minimizes disruptions to nearby businesses and maximizes available sidewalk space. Urban Umbrella's products aim to create safe, welcoming pedestrian corridors while providing building owners and developers with a visually appealing alternative to traditional scaffolding.

ProducePay

Seed Round in 2016
ProducePay, founded by Pablo Borquez Schwarzbeck, aims to revolutionize the global fresh produce supply chain by addressing the challenges of economic and food waste. This AgTech company has developed a Predictable Commerce Platform that enhances the connection between growers and buyers, offering access to capital, trading opportunities, insights, and improved supply chain visibility. By providing farmers with immediate liquidity and financing options, along with real-time pricing data, ProducePay enables them to make informed decisions and expand their businesses. This platform not only facilitates efficient transactions but also ensures that consumers receive fresher produce while promoting sustainable practices within the agricultural industry.

Twiage

Angel Round in 2016
Twiage Inc. operates a cloud-based platform that enhances communication and resource management between emergency medical services (EMS) and hospitals. Founded in 2013 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company provides a solution that delivers real-time pre-hospital data and GPS tracking to improve patient care in emergency situations. Its platform facilitates the management of critical resources such as cath labs, operating rooms, and hospital beds, thereby increasing emergency department efficiency and patient satisfaction. Twiage Mobile further streamlines handoffs by sending real-time data to emergency departments, significantly reducing turnaround times. The platform also allows paramedics to alert medical staff instantly and share essential patient information via smartphones and Google Glass, ensuring timely and effective care during critical moments.

FineTune

Venture Round in 2016
FineTune, formerly known as Academic Merit, is a Boston-based educational technology company focused on providing a platform for qualitative assessment at scale across various educational and training sectors. Their platform aims to enhance the measurement of skills and competencies that are typically difficult to evaluate, ensuring coherence and consistency in assessments. FineTune also emphasizes inter-rater reliability, equipping a large number of evaluators with the necessary training for consistent evaluation practices. The company's notable partnership with the College Board involves the development of an advanced assessment platform tailored for Advanced Placement courses. Additionally, FineTune's software facilitates online professional development, instruction, and learning services that enhance literacy among students.

Berri Fit

Seed Round in 2015
Berri Pro Inc. specializes in providing organic fitness sports drinks, including flavors such as dragon fruit, lemon lime, mango, and açaí. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Berri Pro is recognized as the world's first USDA Certified Organic healthy fitness beverage. Its drinks contain functional ingredients like manuka honey, electrolytes, and energy derived from herbs and coconut water, catering to health-conscious athletes. The company aims to challenge the misleading marketing practices of traditional sports drinks and is committed to promoting transparency about ingredients. Berri Pro’s long-term mission focuses on making its organic products accessible to children and families while advocating for mandatory GMO labeling in the United States.

Trumid

Series A in 2015
Trumid Financial LLC is a financial technology company based in New York that specializes in electronic trading solutions for the credit market. Founded in 2014, Trumid operates the Trumid Market Center, an electronic trading network specifically designed for corporate bonds, and offers Trumid Bond Stream, a tool that provides TRACE pricing data. The company focuses on enhancing the credit trading experience by integrating advanced technology with market expertise, facilitating direct access to liquidity and valuable market intelligence for professionals in the corporate bond sector. Additionally, Trumid Labs leverages data science to manage its network and provide bond price lookup services, enabling participants to make informed trading decisions. Trumid operates as a subsidiary of Trumid Holdings LLC.

CoVenture

Seed Round in 2015
CoVenture is a venture capital firm based in Miami, Florida, founded in 2014. The firm specializes in investing across the capital stack of tech-enabled companies, often serving as the first source of institutional equity and debt financing. CoVenture focuses on a variety of sectors, including financial services, new forms of media, and platform economies, while remaining open to investing in emerging industries. As a Registered Investment Adviser, CoVenture is dedicated to supporting the growth of innovative businesses through strategic financial partnerships.

Opus.me

Seed Round in 2015
Opus.me operates an online platform designed to offer verified personal and professional data at low cost. It enables individuals to showcase their verified IDs, credentials, and qualifications, facilitating their interactions with on-demand economy sites, job applications, banking products, and housing. The platform provides companies with automated access to reliable and updated information about candidates' identities and backgrounds, streamlining the sourcing and screening processes. By allowing users to maintain a dynamic profile, Opus.me ensures that clients receive real-time insights into workers' qualifications. This service not only supports pre-employment background checks but also aids in peer-to-peer banking and apartment rental applications. The company serves a growing segment of independent workers while partnering with various organizations to deliver premium data services efficiently.

Repairogen

Seed Round in 2014
Repairogen is a company focused on developing advanced anti-aging skincare products and ingredients that leverage proprietary DNA-repair technologies. Founded in 2012 and based in New York, the company’s offerings are designed to address DNA damage related to skin aging and related diseases. By utilizing a platform technology developed at a prestigious medical research institution, Repairogen aims to enhance skin health and appearance, significantly reducing DNA damage in skin cells, particularly after UV exposure. Their products not only contribute to healthier, younger-looking skin but also assist medical professionals in lowering the risk of skin cancer for patients.

Rosie

Seed Round in 2014
Rosie is a prominent online grocery shopping platform designed to enhance the convenience of purchasing groceries from local stores. By collaborating with leading independent grocers and wholesalers, Rosie offers a user-friendly ecommerce experience, comprehensive delivery logistics, and effective marketing solutions. The platform utilizes proprietary data analytics to connect consumers with a wide range of retailers, allowing them to discover and purchase desired products easily. As a trusted partner to numerous national wholesalers, Rosie prioritizes local shopping and supports community-based grocery options, making it a preferred choice for consumers looking for accessible and diverse grocery shopping experiences.

Kalibri Labs

Seed Round in 2013
Kalibri Labs is a benchmarking platform focused on enhancing hotel profitability by assessing and predicting revenue performance after accounting for acquisition costs. Utilizing a comprehensive database that spans over 25,000 hotel stays since 2011, the platform harnesses advanced cloud technology to provide insights into revenue management. By analyzing historical data from hotels globally, Kalibri Labs aids hotel brands, owners, and operators in strategic planning, enabling them to optimize their revenue capture and sustain the overall health of the hotel industry.
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