Ignite Innovation

Subtle Medical, Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in Menlo Park, California, that specializes in developing AI-powered medical imaging software for clinical imaging centers and hospitals. Founded in 2017, the company offers products such as SubtleMR and SubtlePET, both of which are FDA cleared and CE marked. These technologies enhance image quality in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and positron emission tomography (PET) exams by reducing noise and increasing sharpness, ultimately improving workflow efficiency while ensuring patient safety. Subtle Medical also features SubtleGAD, a technology recognized by the Radiological Society of North America, which aims to make imaging exams safer. The company employs a vendor-agnostic AI infrastructure that integrates seamlessly with existing scanners, allowing imaging providers to serve more patients effectively by enhancing image acquisition without disrupting their current workflow. Through its innovations, Subtle Medical seeks to improve the quality, value, and accessibility of medical imaging while significantly lowering costs and radiation exposure.

​Aniai specializes in developing AI-powered robotic kitchen solutions aimed at enhancing efficiency in quick-service restaurants. Their flagship product is a double-sided grill capable of cooking up to eight patties simultaneously. It has garnered recognition and has secured funding to expand its manufacturing capabilities and market presence.

ImpriMed, Inc. is a company that specializes in drug testing services, focusing on the responses of live cancer cells from pets, particularly those with lymphoma. Based in Palo Alto, California, with a branch office in Seoul, South Korea, ImpriMed uses individualized drug response prediction technology to assist veterinary oncologists in selecting appropriate anticancer treatments. By collecting genetic and cellular information from pet cancer cells, the company creates a patient-derived database that not only aids in veterinary oncology but also holds potential for applications in human cancer care. This data-driven approach enables veterinarians to make informed decisions on final treatment regimens, ultimately enhancing precision medicine in both animal and human oncology. ImpriMed was incorporated in 2017.

Genome Insight is a developer of a genome sequence (WGS) analysis and interpretation platform. Its platform offers insights through the precise interpretation of full-length genome big data to help clients employ the information effectively in their operations.

B Garage is an autonomous drone company based in the United States, specializing in safety self-driving modules for drones used in warehouse inventory management. The company pays homage to Willow Garage, a prominent robotics research organization known for its open-source robotics software platform. B Garage's innovative technology employs collision prevention and evasion systems utilizing low-cost sensors and deep learning, alongside computer vision to enhance visibility into warehouse inventories. This approach allows clients to manage their inventories more efficiently and at a lower cost compared to traditional alternatives.

Earable Neuroscience is a deep tech company focusing on building consumer wearables and solutions that unlock human potential through improved sleep and cognitive function. Earable was early-invested in by FoundersFund and Samsung Ventures. After 9 years of R&D at the University of Colorado and the University of Oxford, Earable invented FRENZ Brainband - a pioneering AI-powered sleep-aid wearable designed to track and stimulate brain activity in real time using science-backed personalized audio delivered via bone-conduction speakers.

Operator of an innovative capital-raising platform intended for startups to gain access to funds. The company's platform promotes genuine growth of companies by making capital more accessible on the basis of future sales, enabling startups to grow and focus on their products by safely raising funds without equity dilution by simply connecting the company and data.

Silicon Box is an advanced provider of outsourced semiconductor assembly and testing services, focusing on semiconductor integration. The company offers comprehensive capabilities in semiconductor packaging, from initial design to the final manufacturing of various chip types, including standard single chip packages and sophisticated chiplet-based systems. Its services support a wide range of applications, such as artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, electric vehicles, automotive technologies, power management, and mobile chipsets. Silicon Box aims to enhance chipset design through its manufacturing processes, which help shorten design cycles, reduce costs, and lower power consumption, ultimately delivering advanced and high-quality semiconductor interconnections to its customers.