Alpha Bridge Ventures

Juna is a healthcare company focused on transforming chronic care through personalized online consultations and treatments. With a particular emphasis on GLP-1 weight loss therapies, Juna aims to address the needs of over 40% of U.S. adults affected by obesity and the broader issue of chronic diseases impacting 133 million Americans. The company provides access to scientifically-supported therapies for various health concerns, including sexual health and weight management. By offering virtual consultations, prompt shipping of treatments, and ongoing medical support, Juna enables users to receive convenient and effective care from the comfort of their homes, ensuring tailored healthcare solutions that cater to individual needs.

Kudos is a Boston-based company that specializes in manufacturing natural disposable diapers for babies. Founded in 2019 by Amrita Saigal, the company produces diapers with cotton liners and utilizes biobased, plant-based renewable materials, ensuring that the products are chemical-free and suitable for babies' sensitive skin. By focusing on sustainability and the health of infants, Kudos provides parents with eco-friendly diaper options that prioritize both performance and safety.

Healthy Roots is a toy company that creates dolls and storybooks aimed to teach natural hair care to young girls of color. It aims to empower girls through education, diversity, and positive representation by utilizing a doll, book, and app to teach natural hair care to young girls. The dolls come in different skin tones, facial features, and hair textures to represent the diversity of the African diaspora. Its first Black doll, Zoe, was launched in 2019, which combines educational play experience with curly hair care. The doll's hair can be styled in a variety of ways with the guidance of the Big Book of Hair. The Big Book of Hair is an illustrated manual for natural hair care. Healthy Roots Dolls' app allows users to track their hair health and get curated content for their specific hair needs to be based on the data they input. Yelitsa Jean-Charles founded the Detroit, Michigan-based company in 2015.

PreAct Technologies is a Portland, Oregon-based company founded in 2018 that focuses on developing advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicle sensors to enhance automotive safety. The company aims to reduce fatalities and injuries from crashes by predicting and preparing vehicles and their occupants for imminent collisions. Its innovative technology combines a patent-pending suite of sensor technologies, computing systems, and countermeasure algorithms that enable timely responses in critical situations. By leveraging existing vehicle infrastructure, PreAct Technologies seeks to mitigate the impact of common types of crashes, potentially saving the automotive industry substantial costs while improving passenger safety. The team is comprised of seasoned experts in fields such as computer vision, optics, and parallel processing, drawing on over 15 years of research funded by DARPA in high-speed optics and computing systems.

Nana is a vertically integrated trade skills school that specializes in training individuals in appliance repair. The organization aims to address the impending job displacement caused by technological automation, specifically targeting the 35 million people projected to lose their jobs by 2030. Nana provides comprehensive training in trade skills, enhances participants' experience through a mentorship program, and facilitates job placements in collaboration with leading brands such as Samsung and GE. By refining this educational and employment pipeline, Nana not only equips a new generation of tradespeople with essential skills but also plays a critical role in revitalizing America's workforce and generating economic opportunities.

Sheets & Giggles, Inc. is a Denver-based company that specializes in manufacturing and selling sustainable bedding products, particularly eucalyptus lyocell sheets and comforters. Founded in 2017, the company has established itself as a direct-to-consumer brand known for its eco-friendly approach and commitment to sustainability, having planted tens of thousands of trees as part of its initiatives. Sheets & Giggles has gained recognition for its innovative products, including being awarded "Best Overall" sheets by Good Housekeeping in March 2021. The company’s offerings also include pillows and mattresses, all designed to provide comfort while promoting environmentally responsible practices. By selling its products online, Sheets & Giggles aims to enhance customers' sleep experiences with high-quality, plant-based bedding solutions.

Squad is a San Francisco-based company that offers a web-based platform designed to facilitate social interaction among users. The platform allows friends to connect and spend time together by enabling video and audio chats while sharing their screens. Users can showcase various content from their devices, including messages and videos from apps like TikTok, creating an immersive shared experience. Additionally, Squad features an AMA (ask me anything) function, which aggregates information from various online profiles, making it easily accessible in one central location. This blend of social engagement and information sharing positions Squad as a versatile tool for enhancing digital interactions.